Arc all set for Guinness tilt

TONY MARTIN is hoping conditions at Tralee do not deteriorate any further ahead of Arc Bleu’s tilt at the valuable Guinness Gold Cup today.

The first day of the Festival meeting only got the go-ahead after surviving two inspections following heavy rain in the area.

And although the six-year-old, a winner over hurdles at Tralee this season, has scored in testing ground, his trainer feels a slightly better surface would be to his advantage.