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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Punchestown goes ahead

Sun 6th Dec 2020, 12:15

Min looks set to go off favourite for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChaseMin looks set to go off favourite for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
© Photo Healy Racing

This afternoon's meeting at Punchestown has been given the go ahead (first race remains 12.35pm) following doubts during the morning due to a heavy blanket of fog.

The stewards finally gave the meeting, which features the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, the green light just before mid-day after meeting a deputation of trainers and jockeys.

Fog still remains at the County Kildare venue but conditions are considered safe at present. The situation will be continually monitored throughout the afternoon.

The Grade 1 feature goes to post at 1.40pm with the field reduced to seven runners in the absence of Samcro due to the going.

The ground is described as heavy following 10mm of rain since declarations.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.