The ground at Punchestown is now Yielding to Soft after 5mm of rain since declarations. There is a dry forecast.

Using inside hurdle track on the first circuit only and finishing on the main track.

The action gets under way with a rated novice chase at 11.45am.

Gordon Elliott 's Thurles bumper winner Demandrivingdouvan heads the market for the featured Connolly´s RED MILLS EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle at 2.55pm.