Heavy rain jeopardises Champion showdown

RAIN is jeopardising the showdown between Sea The Stars and Fame And Glory in Saturday’s Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

The participation of Sea The Stars hinges on suitable ground conditions, but with the course reported to be on the yielding side after heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon, trainer John Oxx faces a tough decision.

The final declaration stage is today and it is looking less certain the four-times Group One victor will line up against Aidan O’Brien’s Irish Derby winner.