Galopin Des Champs © Photo Healy Racing
The ground in Punchestown remains yielding, good to yielding in places on both tracks ahead of day two of the festival.
Fresh ground in use on both tracks.
A mainly dry day is expected with the possibility of passing showers. More persistent rain is forecast for tonight with the possibility of approximately 5-10mm.
The action gets under way with the Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle at 2.30pm.
Double Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs is a warm order for the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup at 5.25pm. He was beaten into second by Fastorslow in this race last season and that rival comes back for more.
