Today’s racing at the Punchestown festival centres around The Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle, where Willie Mullins', Quevega and Solwhit will battle for the €170,000 prize.
Both horses were triumphant at Cheltenham and this match up promises to have race fans waiting with bated breath as two of racing's finest competitors got up against each other.
The Ryanair Novice Chase is the second Grade 1 race of the day and it ensures punters won’t want for top class action.
Wednesday’s action was all about the Punchestown Gold Cup, which culminated in a thrilling three way dash to the line as Sir Des Champs, with Davy Russell on board, edged out Long Run and First Lieutenant to ensure victory on the 2/1 favourite.
Punchestown: Thursday Schedule
3.40pm - Stephen's Green Hibernian Hurdle
4.15pm - Punchestown Handicap Chase
4.50pm - Avon Ri Cross Country Chase (Banks Course)
5.30pm - Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle
6.05pm - Naas Court Handicap Hurdle
6.40pm - Ryanair Novice Chase
7.15pm - Orchid Transport Mares' Novice Hurdle
7.45pm - Kildare INH Flat Race
