Ground softens in Clonmel Clonmel is now Soft after 3mm of rain since 8am. There is light rain at present, clearing later this morning. The first of seven races is off at 1.45pm. The 155-rated Blackbow is a short-priced favourite for the Suir Blueway Steeplechase at 4.38pm. Meanwhile, Cork races on Thursday and the going remains Yielding. Mainly dry weather is forecast.