Leopardstown on weather watch

LEOPARDSTOWN’S meeting on Sunday, featuring the MCR Hurdle, is under threat due to adverse weather.

Conditions in Ireland are not quite as severe as in England but the showcase contest, formerly run as the Pierse Hurdle, is in jeopardy along with the rest of the card.

“It’s been a very cold morning here. We had a light dusting of snow again last night and quite a severe frost,” said Leopardstown general manager Tom Burke.