On day two of the Punchestown Festival, the ground remains Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (on Hurdle/Chase/Bumper tracks) and Good (on Cross Country course) after watering.

Fresh ground is in use on the Hurdle/Bumper tracks.

There is a mainly dry forecast over the coming days.

The first of eight races is off at 3.40pm. The Punchestown Gold Cup is today's showpiece at 5.55pm and double Ryanair winner Allaho heads the market for this extended three mile Grade 1.

Gordon Elliott took the honours on day one with four winners including Mighty Potter at 20/1 in the Grade 1 Bective Stud Champion Novice Hurdle.