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Watering continues as sun shines

Racing away from the stands at FairyhouseRacing away from the stands at Fairyhouse
© Healy Racing Photos

The recent fine spell of weather has meant widespread watering over the past few days, and Fairyhouse have maintained good ground for their National Hunt card which gets underway this evening at 4.55pm.

Watering is also taking place ahead of tomorrow's meeting at Tipperary and Kilbeggan's Friday fixture.

Tipperary host a mixed card and the going is currently good to firm (Flat) and good (NH), while Kilbeggan is now good (good to firm in places).

Meanwhile Punchestown is currently good to yielding (hurdle and chase courses) and good, good to firm in places, on the banks course ahead of the Festival meeting next week.

The forecast is dry for the next 36 hours but turning unsettled after that, and Punchestown could get up to 25mm of rain from Thursday night and over the weekend.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.