Down Royal meeting goes ahead

Racing: Officials at Down Royal have given this afternoon’s meeting the all clear after the threat of snow in the area dissipated…

Racing:Officials at Down Royal have given this afternoon's meeting the all clear after the threat of snow in the area dissipated.

The situation was monitored following an early morning track inspection with the go-ahead given at around 11am. The first race has been delayed by 25 minutes and will now go to post at 1.30pm.

Horse Racing Ireland, meanwhile, announced there will be a replacement meeting at Fairyhouse on Tuesday, February 23rd. The time of the first race will be at 2.15pm.

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