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Testing ground in Punchestown

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Punchestown remains heavy after 8mm of rain since declarations. Using the inside hurdle track on the first circuit only, finishing on the main track. All races finish on the same racing line.

A mainly dry day is expected.

The eight-race card (that concludes with a challenge race for stable staff) gets under way at 1.35pm.

Willie Mullins' We'llhavewan is a short-priced favourite for the Listed QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Steeplechase at 2.35pm after decisively winning a Listed handicap hurdle at Navan in December. He competes off a much lower chase mark in relation to his hurdle rating.

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