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Sunday going update

Lisnagar Fortune bids to win his third race at Punchestown. Lisnagar Fortune bids to win his third race at Punchestown.
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Following 3mm of rain and watering, Punchestown remains good to yielding ahead of this afternoons meeting.

Met Eireann say that there is a possibility of 2-5mm (approx) of rain today. Fresh ground both tracks.

The feature race on the card, the K-Mech Mechanical Handicap Chase, is due off at 2pm.

Having won both his bumper and maiden hurdle at this venue, the Willie Mullins trained Lisnagar Fortune heads the market. In Excelsis Deo making his first start for Enda Bolger, is an interesting runner. A former smart handicapper, he has been plagued by jumping errors since going chasing. If Bolger has managed to iron out those difficulties, the seven-year-old must be a leading contender.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.