Navan improves slightly but rain forecast

The going report has improved slightly at Navan ahead of this afternoon's meeting but heavy rain could hit the track later.

The ground is now soft, soft to heavy in places having been soft to heavy, soft in places at declaration.

The forecast is for rain, however, possibly heavy in the afternoon.

The seven-race card kicks off at 12.40 with Un De Sceaux the star attraction in the conditions hurdle, the second race of the day.