The going at Punchestown remains Good to Yielding after 5mm of irrigation overnight.

Temperatures are expected to rise to 14 degrees today. A mainly dry day is forecast tomorrow with the possibility of some passing showers.

Once again, 3.40pm is the start time. State Man aims to resume winning way in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Champion Hurdle (5.25pm) after his defeat by Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Thecompanysergeant is a non-runner in the following Grade 1, the Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle at 6pm.

Meanwhile, Sligo races on Sunday and the ground is Yielding following two dry days and then 15mm of rain overnight. Up to 15mm (approximately) of rain is forecast prior to racing.