Thursday going update

Published at Mar 19, 2026, 8:37

Cork stage a National Hunt card on Thursday afternoon.
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Following a dry and breezy 48hrs, Cork racecourse is now yielding, yielding to soft in places.

Dry forecast with temperatures in the mid teens.

First of seven races gets underway at 2.30.

The feature race on the day, the Social Packs For The Easter Festival Handicap Hurdle, is set for 4.30. Here the Edward Cawley trained Hes Home Again heads the betting at a general 11/4.

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