'Perfect ground' for Irish Derby

Conditions on the Budweiser Irish Derby course at the Curragh are reported to be perfect ahead of the big race on Sunday.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2006 - 14:38

Conditions on the Budweiser Irish Derby course at the Curragh are reported to be perfect ahead of the big race on Sunday.

“We have perfect ground. We’ve had a little rain this morning, maybe some showers this afternoon,” said racecourse manager Paul Hensey.

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