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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Rain sees Curragh ground change to officially good

Sun 26th May 2024, 08:54

Rain has seen the ground at the Curragh change to good ahead of the Guineas meeting. Rain has seen the ground at the Curragh change to good ahead of the Guineas meeting.
© Photo Healy Racing

Following 5mm of rain overnight, the ground at the Curragh ahead of the third and final day of their Guineas festival is now described as good.

The forecast is to clear into the afternoon with the possibility of isolated thundershowers.

There are two Group 1's on the card, the Tattersalls Gold Cup(3.10) and first fillies Classic, the Irish 1000 Guineas(3.45).

Last year's Derby winner Auguste Rodin 1/1) heads the betting for the former race, while stablemate Opera Singer 10/3) narrowly holds favouritism for the latter.

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.