Key information as Irish Grand National hopefuls are on show at Punchestown
Irish racing is flying the flag for jumps fans, and there is some top-quality action to enjoy at Punchestown. The BoyleSports Grand National Trial, which offers the winner free entry to the BoyleSports Irish Grand National, is among the highlights.
Away from Punchestown, there is British interest in the Listed prizes at Cagnes-sur-Mer, with Archie Watson and Michael Bell represented at the French track.
For morning risers there is Sha Tin in Hong Kong, where legendary jockey Douglas Whyte will sign off with his final book of rides.
Going report
Punchestown (first race 1.45)
Hurdle: good, good to yielding in places
Chase: good to yielding, yielding in places
Cross-country: good
What to back
Tom Collins offers his thoughts on a runner at Punchestown.
What to read
The latest news on the equine flu outbreak offered some hope the end of the lockdown may be in sight.
Nico de Boinville warned jobs could be at risk if the racing break continues.
What to watch
Tom Collins, David Jennings and Paddy Power's Niall O'Reilly join Maddy Playle to preview the Punchestown action.
The best of Racing Post Sport
Man City take on Chelsea today, and Bruce Millington is joined by Mark Langdon, James Milton and Paddy Power's Sam Kingston to preview the match.
Final thought
Enda Bolger and cross-country chases go hand in hand, and he bids to win the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase (1.45) for a third year in a row. Auvergnat did the business for the last two seasons, and Josies Orders is Bolger's main representative today.
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Published on 10 February 2019inPreviews
Last updated 09:30, 10 February 2019
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