Despite all this rain somehow Punchestown goes ahead today (Wednesday). This is the meeting moved from last Monday so that Leopardstown could have that public holiday slot.

However, one change to today’s schedule is that the Up The Yard Challenge Race for stud and stable staff has been put back to Punchestown’s meeting on Sunday, February 15th. So that’s another two weeks of weight-watching and nerves for the 16 riders set to take part in their first race. Well done to Punchestown for putting it on and ensuring the participants have a good-sized audience for their big day.