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Curragh and Killarney ground updates for Saturday

Killarney stage an all National Hunt card on the final afternoon of their August meeting. Killarney stage an all National Hunt card on the final afternoon of their August meeting.
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The going at the Curragh is described as good on both the round and straight tracks, ahead of this afternoons meeting. This follows selective watering on the round course and 1mm of rain overnight.

The forecast is set to be mainly dry with passing showers, possibly heavy at times (5-6mm approx). Racing will take place on the Curragh side track - stalls in centre for all sprints.

Meanwhile, Killarney report Yielding to Soft ground, after receiving 1mm of rain overnight. There is a possibility of isolated showers up to 11am (1-2mm approx), with mainly dry weather thereafter.

Fresh ground is being used on both the Hurdle track and Chase bends.

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.