Clonmel remains Heavy after 3mm of rain on Wednesday. A mainly dry day with occasional showers is forecast.

The action gets under way at 2.20pm. Paul Nolan's Western Zara has her first crack at fences in the opening mares' beginners' chase. The six-year-old has two hurdle victories to her name.

Navan races on Saturday and the going remains Yielding to Soft following 3mm of rain since entries. Mainly dry weather is expected.

Leopardstown hosts fixtures on Sunday and Monday. The going is Yielding (on chase course) and Yielding to Soft (on hurdle track) after 8mm of rain yesterday. Selective watering on Chase track. Again, there is a mainly dry forecast.