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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