Racing:Officials at Fairyhouse are pessimistic about the chances of the rescheduled Royal Bond meeting set to take place on Wednesday. Three Grade One races were washed away on Sunday after the Co Meath track was hit by a deluge of rain in the early hours, and the weather forecast looks unfavourable ahead of the midweek fixture.
Racecourse manager Caroline Gray said: “Unless we see significant progress today then we could be in trouble. The rain came down in buckets yesterday and we had 34mm of rain overnight on Saturday.
“We then had a heavy frost last night and I imagine we will have a look this afternoon. Depending on how things are we may call an inspection for before declaration time in the morning.
“It is due to be dry and bright this afternoon but we are due to get up to 10mm of rain tomorrow and then showers are forecast on Wednesday. The track is still pretty waterlogged and the water table is so high.”
Horse Racing Ireland has moved the entire seven-race card to Wednesday with Champion Bumper winner Dunguib engaged to extend his winning run over timber to three in the Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle.
