Bentham© Photo Healy Racing
The ground at Ballinrobe remains Good. A mainly dry day is expected.
The rain forecast for yesterday didn't materialise and, therefore, selective watering took place last night.
The first of eight National Hunt races is off at 3.50pm.
Gavin Cromwell 's Bentham is attracting support in the extended 2m5f at 5pm.
Meanwhile, the first day of Irish Champions Weekend takes place at Leopardstown tomorrow and the ground is now Soft after 16mm of rain since declarations.
The drizzle is expected to clear this afternoon. A dry day with bright spells is forecast tomorrow with temperatures around 17 degrees.
The second day is at the Curragh on Sunday and the going is now Yielding (on straight course) and Good to Yielding (on round course) following 7mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
There is the possibility of a further 3-4mm of rain (approximately) today with a dry night into tomorrow. Further rain is forecast from Sunday morning with the possibility of 10-15mm (approximately).
