Testing ground in Limerick Limerick remains soft to heavy, heavy in places after 4mm of rain since declarations. There is the potential of up to 5mm of rain prior to racing, and further heavy showers and wind throughout the day. The eight-race card gets under way at 12.30pm. Connections of Zanoosh opted to skip Cheltenham in favour of the Grade 3 Boyle Sports Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle at 1pm. Both her and main-market-rival How's Hannah are chasing four-timers in this extended two-miles-six-furlongs contest. There has been significant overnight support for Paul Power's Alzurs Thunder in the bumper at 4.54pm.
