Limerick will go ahead today as scheduled following a course inspection. The ground is heavy.

The first of eight races is off at noon. Outlander and Free Expression clash in the novice chase at 1.35pm. The former beat the latter into second at Punchestown last month.

The track will hold an 8am precautionary inspection tomorrow morning, ahead of racing, due to the threat of overnight rain.

It's day two of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown today with the action getting under way at 12.10pm.

The Grade One novice hurdle at 1.45pm looks to be a fascinating race as Long Dog Bachasson Woodland Opera and Tombstone feature among the 10 runners.