The ground at Punchestown (inside track) is Soft and fresh ground is in use. A mainly dry day is forecast.

The first of eight races gets under way at 1.45pm with the Grade 3 Quevega Mares Hurdle. Great White Shark and Black Tears are currently vying for favouritism in this €27,500 contest.

Elsewhere, the going in Clonmel remains Heavy ahead of Thursday's card. Mainly dry weather is expected up to and including Thursday.

Trainers are reminded of an extra meeting at Fairyhouse on Friday 5th March (Mtg 384) which closes for entries by noon today (Monday) - See http://hri-ras.ie for race programme details.

Fairyhouse (inside track) is Soft to Heavy before Friday's action. Again there is a dry forecast.