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Limerick racing abandoned due to waterlogged track

The track at Limerick is unraceable
The track at Limerick is unraceable

This afternoon's meeting at Limerick has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.

Officials assessed conditions at 8am but found the course to be unraceable.

Horse Racing Ireland tweeted: "Limerick cancelled today. Track unfit for racing due to waterlogging."

The feature Shannon Airport Novice Steeplechase, a Grade Two which had attracted classy types like Avant Tout, Free Expression and Outlander and has transferred to Sunday's meeting to form an eight-race card beginning at noon.

Officials will now check the track at 8am on Sunday ahead of that afternoon's meeting.

The going at Leopardstown is heavy. The first race at the Dublin track goes off at 12.25pm.

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