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Thursday going updates

Gaucher is a leading Grimes Hurdles contender. Gaucher is a leading Grimes Hurdles contender.
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Following 2mm of rain overnight, the going at Bellewstown is good (Flat & NH).

Watering continues on National Hunt outer line. Forecast is for sunny spells and scattered showers.

The first of seven races gets underway at 4.47. That contest, which is also the most valuable on the night, sees the Johnny Murtagh trained Elly Bay head the market.

Meanwhile, Tipperary is good to yielding (watering) ahead of their National Hunt meeting. A dry forecast has been given for the afternoon/evening.

The featured Grade 3 Grimes Hurdle is due off at 6.10. Here, the Willie Mullins trained Gaucher currently heads the betting.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.