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Ground remains soft ahead of final day at Punchestown

Punchestown stage the fifth and final day of the 2024 festival this afternoon. Punchestown stage the fifth and final day of the 2024 festival this afternoon.
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Punchestown stage the fifth and final day of their 2024 festival on Saturday, with the first of eight races due off at 2.30.

Following 3mm of rain overnight, the ground remains soft on all three tracks. There is fresh ground on both the hurdle and chase tracks.

The forecast is for light drizzle through the morning, clearing into the afternoon.

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.