Punchestown Gold Cup takes place today

The feature race of this year's Punchestown Festival takes place at the Co Kildare racecourse this afternoon.

The Guinness Gold Cup goes to post at 6.05pm, with Notre Pere leading the home contingent.

Imperial Commander leads a strong invasion force from across the Irish Sea.

Cheltenham star Dunguib is also in action in the Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race at 5.30pm.