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Update:Hurricane Fly and Jezki rematch to go ahead with change to racecard

Published 09:36 29 Dec 2014 GMT

Updated 11:29 29 Dec 2014 GMT

Kevin McGillicuddy
Update:Hurricane Fly and Jezki rematch to go ahead with change to racecard

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Opening race of the day postponed until later in afternoon

One of the highlights of the Christmas racing festivals is definitely going ahead after Leopardstown passed an inspection this morning. The eagerly awaited rematch of Jezki and Hurricane Fly is the climax of the four days at the track in the Ryanair Hurdle. An 8am inspection has seen the green light given for the race but officials also warned  that there could be some changes later in the afternoon and that's exactly what has now happened: https://twitter.com/LeopardstownRC/status/549471741618421760 The racecourse has confirmed that the opening race of the day will now be run as the last https://twitter.com/LeopardstownRC/status/549520096545472512 https://twitter.com/LeopardstownRC/status/549520739444228096 The feature is still set to go to post at 1.25 with the horses clashing for the sixth time. Hurricane Fly currently just edges the rivalry three wins to two The going on the hurdles track is soft, with the chase course described as soft to heavy. Racing at Limerick is also going ahead today. The Grade Three Cliona's Foundation Novice Hurdle is the feature race at 2.50 with action underway at 12.35

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Update:Hurricane Fly and Jezki rematch to go ahead with change to racecard