Punchestown gets the go ahead today where the ground is described as soft to heavy. It is forecast to rain all day so that may change and provide tough conditions. We have two runners in the opening maiden hurdle where STRAIGHT JOHN looks to break his maiden. He looks a progressive sort who will be ridden by Jack Kennedy. DOCTOR ELVIS should improve for his run the last day where he just needed to get a foot on the track. Danny Gilligan has been booked to ride.

Going for the 2m4f maiden hurdle we have NEWBROOK DIAMOND who is having his 5th start in maiden company. On ratings he should be close and can hopefully finish in the frame with Jack booked to ride.

For the mares maiden hurdle we have TORPILLE DAGROSTIS who was much improved the last day for her first start over hurdles. Hopefully there is more instore for this filly with Jack Kennedy booked to ride.

Finally in the bumper we have GILI ISLAND. This looks a very open race with a small field. Gili Island has been going nicely at home and the age restriction is probably the cause of the smaller field. We have Harry Swan in the saddle.