If Limerick can survive an ominous forecast for its going, given yesterday afternoon as heavy, waterlogged in places, there are some decent opportunities for punters, headed by Midnight Theatre in the mares’ maiden hurdle.

All focus on an otherwise modest programme at Punchestown will be on Annie Power, who will be having her first start of the season when she lines up for the opening mares’ hurdle, over two and a half miles.

Odds-on favourite Outlander spear-headed a one-two for Willie Mullins in the Grade 2 Shannon Airport Novice Chase in Limerick yesterday.