The Lowdown: Thurles going eases to soft with more rain expected

Today's news

• ON HIS TRAVELS: Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck is off to Hong Kong for the Longines Vase after his unlucky run in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita

• NINE DAYS TO GO: The countdown continues to the start of the Tote Ten To Follow on November 30 with £5 entries being taken for those wanting to chase the £250,000 prize. Luke Harvey has revealed his list.

• READY TO RETURN: Jack Kennedy, who broke his collarbone last month, was riding out yesterday and is hoping to be back racing towards the end of next week

• CHELTENHAM BLOW: Gypsy Island, ante-post favourite for the Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle, has been ruled out for the season with a leg injury

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Today's meetings

**STAR MEETING**
Thurles (first race 12.15)
The return of Footpad in the Listed chase (12.50) stands out as the midweek feature. The 2018 Arkle winner returns from eight months off the track since being beaten favourite in the Ryanair at Cheltenham in a frustrating season following his unbeaten novice campaign over fences. Read the preview here.
Going Soft (from yielding, good to yielding in places on chase course). Possibility of a further 8-10mm of rain through the day.
SPOTLIGHT TIP:Uisce Solas (2.00)

Market Rasen (12.25)
Going Soft, good to soft in places (from soft; GoingStick 6.1 chase, 6.4 hurdle at 7am)
Distances 12.25, 3.10 & 3.40 +129yds, 1.00 & 1.35 +180yds, 2.05 & 2.40 +198yds

Wincanton (1.10)
Going Good, good to soft in places – chase, good to soft, good in places – hurdle (GoingStick reading 6.7 at 10am; from good to soft, good in places overall)
Distances 1.10, 1.45 & 2.50 +26yds, 2.15 +30yds, 3.20 & 3.50 +18yds

Newcastle (AW) (1.20)
Going Standard to slow

Chelmsford (AW) (4.25)
Going Standard

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Esprit De Somoza(3.20 Wincanton)
Has some decent hurdles form and made a fine debut over fences for this yard last time. Can build on that.

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