Today's crowd at Punchestown was 13,286 as opposed to the corresponding day last year which was 15,527. That's a drop of 2,241.

Meanwhile the bookmakers handled €656,205 – last year for the same five races that figure was €1,148,177. The amount in the 'ring' for the full card last year was €1,544,394.

Days Tote Aggregate - €290,183.51. Last Year €985,445.72

Meanwhile there will be an 8am precautionary track inspection tomorrow with further showers forecast. The track is currently raceable with the ground heavy.