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Published at Feb 23, 2021, 17:34

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Punchestown's scheduled meeting tomorrow has been cancelled as parts of the track are waterlogged due to 21mm of rain since declaration time, with a further 10-15mm forecast tonight.

At Thurles, which races on Thursday, the going is now heavy following 11mm of rain, with 5mm further expected.

Gowran, which is due to race on Friday, is currently unfit for racing and the situation is being monitored. Parts of the track are currently waterlogged following 22mm of rain.

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