The going for this afternoon's National Hunt fixture at Clonmel is now described as Good following 5mm of rain between 8:30am and 1pm.

Persistent rain is forecast for the rest of the day so it is likely that the the ground will soften further by race time at 3:50pm.

The Willie Mullins trained Eight And Bob the first reserve in the Giantsgrave Handicap Hurdle at 4:25pm has been declared and will get a run.