Punchestown going description unchanged

Published at May 29, 2022, 9:17

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Following watering since yesterday's meeting, the ground at Punchestown remains good, good to yielding in places and watering continues this morning.

There is fresh ground on the hurdle track and a dry and warm day is forecast with the first of seven races off at 1.55pm.

There are two days of jumping at Ballinrobe beginning tomorrow evening and, following watering, the ground is good, good to yielding in places with watering set to continue. It is set to turn cooler from tomorrow with the possibility of light showers. All races will be on the outer loop.

Tipperary's ground remains good to firm for their Flat card on Tuesday evening. Watering is set to continue with some light showers possible tomorrow.

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