Fairyhouse is due to be a frosty scene on Wednesday morning

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Forecast frost forces Fairyhouse inspection

A SHARP frost forecast to hit Fairyhouse on Tuesday night has forced officials to schedulea 7.30am inspection before Wednesday's Irish Racing Post race day.

A morning check was passed for Tuesday's meeting at the County Meath track after the frost forecast for Monday evening failed to materialise.

Despite the prospect of temperatures dipping to -6°C, racecourse manager Caroline Gray is optimistic of racing going ahead.

"We're pretty confident," said Gray. "Wednesday is set to be a bright and sunny day and the temperature is due to rise to around 6°C. The first race isn't until 1.40pm, so we should be alright."

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