Limerick falls foul of the weather

Following a course inspection by Turf Club officials after racing at Limerick this afternoon, the track was found to be saturated…

Following a course inspection by Turf Club officials after racing at Limerick this afternoon, the track was found to be saturated and unfit for racing.

As a consequence, the fixture scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled.

Turf Club press officer Cliff Noone explained: "They have had a lot of rain, with some hefty showers.

"The track is saturated and unfit for racing. Rather than go back again in the morning and find the same thing they have decided to cancel the meeting now.

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"There would be no more improvement overnight, and with more rain forecast there is no prospect of racing."