The ground at Punchestown today remains Heavy. The inside track is in use, finishing on the inside straight.

Light showers are possible today.

The first of eight point-to-point bumpers is off at 1.55pm. Grand Jury who won a point-to-point at Turtulla in November for Pat Doyle, makes his racecourse debut for Henry de Bromhead in the 2.55 race.

Meanwhile, the going at Down Royal remains Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places after 10mm of rain since entries. The track hosts action on St Patrick's Day.

Mainly dry weather is forecast prior to racing.