The going at Gowran Park remains Good, Good to Firm in places. The forecast is for a mainly dry and warm day.

The first of seven races is off at 2.05pm.

David Wachman 's Winter has been all the rage for the opener as she has shortened to 10/11 from 13/8. The Galileo filly was third on debut at Naas in May.

Punters are keen on Ripped in the apprentice handicap at 4.25pm. Gavin Cromwell's gelding is 8/1 from 20/1 for this mile and a half contest. He has yet to be placed in 10 appearances.

Meanwhile, the ground at Galway remains good on the Flat and National Hunt tracks ahead of the Festival starting on Monday. The forecast is mainly dry today with light rain overnight clearing to give a dry day on Sunday.