Clonmel has passed its inspection and racing goes ahead from 1.10pm.

Lorcan Wyer, IHRB Clerk of the Course, said: "Following an inspection this morning, the track here at Clonmel is fit for racing and the fixture scheduled for today goes ahead.

"We had a further 4mm of rain overnight, the ground is heavy and it will be very testing. The forecast for today is sunny spells with scattered showers."

Eddie & Patrick Harty's Harvard Guy heads the market for the Grade 3 Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle (2.20pm) in his bid for a four-timer. He is up in trip to three miles for the first time.