The ground at Punchestown remains yielding on the chase track and yielding, good to yielding in places on the hurdle and bumper course.

It's currently raining at the Co. Kildare venue with the possibility of approximately 8 to 10mm of rain.

Races three & six will now be run over 2m 124yds.

The first of seven races gets underway at 12:35, with Saint Sam Ballyadam and Sir Gerhard facing off in the feature at 2:05.

Both Thedevilscoachman and Relieved Of Duties have been taken out of this near two and a half mile heat.