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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Punchestown going update

Thu 30th Apr 2015, 08:28

The cross country course at PunchestownThe cross country course at Punchestown
© Photo Healy Racing

Day three of the Punchestown Festival takes place today with a further two Grade 1 prizes up for grabs, and Hurricane Fly and Jezki are set to renew rivalry once again but for the first time over three miles in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle.

Following a colossal hailstone shower before racing yesterday, the going is currently described as yielding on both the hurdle and chase courses.

The iconic FBD Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup is also on today's eight race card, and the going on the banks course is described as good.

The action again commences at 3.40pm, with the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at 5.30pm and the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase at 6.40pm.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.