Thurles cancelled for a third time due to lack of rain

The continuing lack of rain in Tipperary has led to the cancellation of the jumps meeting at Thurles for the third time.

Following an inspection this morning, the track was found to be unsuitable for racing this week due to the lack of give in the ground.

Two attempts were previously made to host the meeting but the unusual lack of wet weather has forced another delay.

IHRB clerk of the course for Thurles, Lorcan Wyer, said: "Following an inspection this morning, the track at Thurles remains unfit for jump racing and the fixture scheduled for this Thursday has been cancelled.

"There was minimal rain at the track over the weekend as this sustained period of generally dry weather continues. The outlook for the coming days remains mainly dry.

"We will once again liaise with Horse Racing Ireland about the possibility of a new date later in the season."