This year's five day Punchestown Festival gets underway at the Co Kildare racecourse later today.
The ongoing battle for both Champion Trainer and Champion Jockey sets the scene for a gripping five days of racing between now and the weekend.
The Kerrygold Champion Chase tops the bill on the opening day today, with Mansony and Newmill heading the home team.
Tony McCoy will be riding Natal, while Twist Magic will have Ruby Walsh in the plate.
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