After 4mm of rain overnight, Punchestown remains Soft to Heavy.

There is the possibility of showers this afternoon. Using inside hurdle track on the first circuit only, finishing on the main track.

The action gets under way with a beginners' chase at 12.15pm. Hgranca De Thaix who was last seen winning by 17 lengths in Galway, heads the market for the feature - the Grade B Tote.ie Never Beaten By SP Tara Handicap Hurdle (2.32pm).