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Ground conditions set to be testing on Sunday

Limerick stage their flagship Munster National meeting this afternoon. Limerick stage their flagship Munster National meeting this afternoon.
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Both Leopardstown and Limerick race on Sunday with the ground set to be very testing at both venues.

The former report conditions as heavy, following 73mm of rain this week & a dry day yesterday.

The forecast is to remain dry with some sunny spells today. Sunday rail will be set 4 yards out from the innermost Flat line and 7f races will be 21 yards.

Racing gets underway at 1.35 with the first of seven.

Meanwhile, the official going at Limerick is now soft to heavy, heavy in places (Hurdle - fresh ground) & soft to heavy (Chase). Following a dry 24hrs.

The forecast is for dry weather. Hurdle number 5 will be omitted.

1.55 sees the first of seven races get underway.

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.