'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.

'Perfect ground' for Irish Derby
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.

ā€œWe have perfect ground. Weā€™ve had a little rain this morning, maybe some showers this afternoon,ā€ said racecourse manager Paul Hensey.

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