Thurles ground softens after heavy rain Following 36mm of rain since declarations, Thurles is yielding, yielding to soft in places ahead of today's action. It is set to be mainly dry today. Following 17mm of rain since entries, Navan is soft, yielding in places ahead of Saturday's card. It is set to be dry today with the possibility of some showers thereafter. Following 40mm of rain since entries Gowran is heavy. The forecast is dry today with further rain Friday and Saturday (20mm approx).