Rain threatens Irish Champion Stakes

Officials at Leopardstown will hold a 7am inspection to assess the prospects for their high-profile Saturday meeting.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2008 - 17:30

Officials at Leopardstown will hold a 7am inspection to assess the prospects for their high-profile Saturday meeting.

The bumper eight-race card is due to feature two Group One contests in the Tattersalls Millions Champion Stakes and the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes but is now in some doubt.

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