Cork is Soft, Soft to Heavy in places on the hurdle track and Soft on the chase course. It is dry this morning but rain is expected in the afternoon continuing through the night.

The first of eight races gets under way at 2pm.

There is plenty of money around for Tell Me Annie in early trading for the mares' maiden hurdle at 2,30pm. She was a beaten favourite in Clonmel last month and is 15/8 from 11/4 for this assignment.

The going at Fairyhouse is Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places after 1mm of rain overnight. A dry day is forecast with heavy rain overnight ahead of tomorrow's Irish Grand National.

Course and distance winner Shur Whats Therush is 9/2 from 13/2 for the second race on the card - the two and a half mile handicap hurdle at 2.20pm. The first is due off at 1.50pm.