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Roscommon going update

John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Published at Aug 6, 2024, 8:39

Presenting Lad bids for further Roscommon success.
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Following 3mm of rain yesterday morning and a dry, breezy day thereafter, Roscommon is good to yielding (hurdle) and good to yielding, yielding in places (chase).

There is a possibility of isolated showers up to 4pm. The first of eight races on an all National Hunt card gets underway at 5pm.

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.

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