The fixture at Punchestown today has been cancelled as parts of the track are unfit for racing.

Following heavy downpours overnight parts of the course are now waterlogged.

IHRB Clerk of the Course Brendan Sheridan said this morning:-

“Following extremely heavy downpours overnight, which brought more rain than was forecast, unfortunately parts of the track at Punchestown are now unfit for racing due to waterlogging.

“We were due to have 10-15mm of rain last night into today but we have already had 20mm and it is still raining here at present. Speaking to Met Éireann this morning there is now the possibility of a further 17mm prior to racing starting today.

“With parts of the track unfit for racing and the rain continuing throughout the morning we unfortunately have no option but to cancel the fixture scheduled for today.”