Punchestown remains yielding

The going remains yielding at Punchestown, ahead of the fourth day of action at the festival.

Watering continues with the course not getting the predicted rainfall overnight.

It is set to be dry today with the possibility of showers tomorrow.

There is seven yards of fresh ground on the hurdle track.

The first of an eight-card card is due off at 3.40. Lossiemouth is the star attraction on the day, going to post a warm favourite for the featured Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle at 6.40.

Sligo and Cork Prepare for Sunday Action

Following 4mm of rain since entries, Sligo remains good ahead of Sunday's card.

There is the possibility of 6-8mm (approx) of rain prior to racing, with temperatures in the mid-teens. Officials are monitoring the situation with regard to watering.

Cork also race on Sunday and ,following 7mm of rain overnight, the going is now yielding, good to yielding in places on the round course and good to yielding up the straight.

It is set to be mainly dry today. There is the possibility of scattered showers tomorrow into Sunday with 4-6mm (approx).