Alan Magee

Another five race card at Punchestown

Thu 26th Apr 2012, 08:15

Quevega's owners Ger O'Brien and Sean Deane celebrate last year's
win in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle
© Photo Healy Racing

Racing has been given the go ahead at Punchestown today with another five race card after the chase course was again found to be unfit for racing due to waterlogging.

The Avon Ri-sponsored La Touche Cup will take place on the cross country track.

However the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase and the Coleman Tunelling Ireland, UK & Africa Handicap Chase have been cancelled.

The Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle featuring a clash between Quevega and Voler La Vedette is the highlight this afternoon, with the first race now getting underway at 4.50pm.

The going is heavy with fresh ground available today.

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.

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