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Saturday’s card at Naas will go ahead after the Co Kildare course passed an inspection on Saturday morning.
The eight-race meeting had been under threat due to the weather, but the track has been confirmed fit for racing.
A statement read: “Following a track inspection this morning, Naas was found to be fit for racing after no snowfall overnight.
“The ground is currently soft, yielding in places (Hurdle & Bumper) & soft (Chase). Forecast for 5-7mm (approx) of rain, possibly turning to sleet or snow with strong gusts of wind throughout the day.”
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The Naas meeting becomes the only National Hunt card in Ireland and the UK on Saturday, after Newbury and Warwick were both cancelled on Friday.
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