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Going updates ahead of Day Four of Christmas Festivals

Leopardstown stage the fourth day of their Christmas Festival on Friday afternoon. Leopardstown stage the fourth day of their Christmas Festival on Friday afternoon.
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Following 5mm of rain, Leopardstown now report the going as heavy, soft in places, on the hurdles and bumper track, with the chase track now soft, soft to heavy in places. No changes to racing line on chase track but using inner most line for hurdles, with fresh ground in operation.

Meanwhile, following 3mm of rain in the last 24hrs, Limerick remains heavy. The forecast today is for some light showers in the morning and mainly dry after possibly up to 2mm rain throughout the day.

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.