The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle is among the eight races taking place at Punchestown on Thursday as Klassical Dream aims to win the Grade 1 for a third consecutive year.
But he faces a very tough challenge to do so as Sire Du Berlais aims to follow up his Cheltenham and Aintree heroics, while Teahupoo looks to reverse the form with that rival from Cheltenham.
Here's Thursday's full race card, as well as a tip for each race:
3.40pm: 2m (2m40y) Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle (4yo+ 88-123)
1 Aslukwoodhavit Mike O'Connor (5)
2 Garrybello (FR) Philip Byrnes (5)
3 Figaroc (FR) Brian Hayes
4 Walnut Beach (IRE) Gary Noonan (5)
5 Ifiwerearichman (IRE) Mr Rob James (7)
6 Feu Du Bresil (FR) Jack Foley
7 Francois (FR) Mr B Dunleavy (7)
8 Wild Shot B W Harvey (5)
9 Broomfield Bijou (IRE) Luke Dempsey
10 Captains Nephew (IRE) Non Runner
11 Clarens (IRE) D King (5)
12 Clonshire River (IRE) Ricky Doyle
13 Fascinating Shadow (IRE) Jody McGarvey
14 Gentleman Joe Rachael Blackmore
15 Golf Marin (FR) Mark Walsh
16 Ideal Pal (IRE) Conor Orr
17 The Dasher Conway (IRE) Keith Donoghue
18 Brookie (IRE) L A McKenna (5)
19 Clever Currency (IRE) Danny Mullins
20 Too Bright (IRE) Denis O'Regan
21 Itwasfate Conor Brassil (5)
22 Listentillitellyea (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe
23 Gordons Aura (IRE) J C Gainford
24 By Your Side D J Gilligan (7)
25 Snapius (IRE) Gavin Brouder (5)
26 Vischio (IRE) Reserve 1
27 It'sallabouteve (IRE) Reserve 2
28 Charcor (IRE) Reserve 3
Tip: Ifiwerearichman
4.15pm: 2m Pigsback.com Handicap Chase (Grade B) (4yo+)
1 Coeur Sublime (IRE) B W Harvey (5)
2 Dinoblue (FR) Mark Walsh
3 Grange Walk (IRE) Liam Quinlan (5)
4 Hollow Games (IRE) D J Gilligan (7)
5 Call Me Lyreen (IRE) J C Gainford
6 Douglas Talking (IRE) Derek Fox
7 Brandy Harbour D Moloney (7)
8 The Greek (IRE) C McGivern (7)
9 Espion Du Chenet (FR) Phillip Enright
10 Whiskeywealth (IRE) Mike O'Connor (5)
11 Fighting Fit Luke Dempsey
12 Sil Ver Klass (FR) Peter Carberry
13 Bold Emperor (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe
14 The Folkes Tiara (IRE) Rachael Blackmore
Tip: Douglas Talking
4.50pm: 4m2f (Bank) Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase (5yo+)
1 Stealthy Tom (IRE) Mr H C Swan (5)
2 Alpha Male (FR) Mr T Power Roche (7)
3 Clonguile Way (IRE) Mr A Harvey (7)
4 Michael's Pick (IRE) E Walsh (5)
5 Midnight Maestro Mr Derek O'Connor
6 Vital Island (IRE) Mr B O Walsh (7)
7 An Droichead Eile (IRE) Peter Carberry
8 Blast Of Koeman (IRE) Phillip Enright
9 Mortal (IRE) Jody McGarvey
10 Nick Lost (FR) B W Harvey (5)
11 Space Cadet (IRE) Mr J C Barry (3)
12 The Red Menace (IRE) Mr A Murphy (7)
13 Western Sea (IRE) Mr L P Shanahan (7)
Tip: Midnight Maestro
5.25pm: 2m7½f (2m7f130y) Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) (4yo+)
1 Ashdale Bob (IRE) Keith Donoghue
2 Asterion Forlonge (FR) Mr Patrick Mullins
3 Klassical Dream (FR) Paul Townend
4 Meet And Greet (IRE) Phillip Enright
5 Monkfish (IRE) Danny Mullins
6 Sire Du Berlais (FR) Mark Walsh
7 Summerville Boy (IRE) Rachael Blackmore
8 Teahupoo (FR) J C Gainford
9 Whatdeawant (IRE) Sean O'Keeffe
Tip: Klassical Dream
6.00pm: 2m7½f (2m7f130y) Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) (4yo+)
1 Beacon Edge (IRE) L A McKenna (5)
2 Master McShee Ian Power
3 Gatsby Grey (FR) Phillip Enright
4 Parmenion Danny Mullins
5 Walking On Air (IRE) Daryl Jacob
6 Rebel Ivy (IRE) Sean Flanagan
7 Seabank Bistro (IRE) Paul Townend
8 Ballyshannon Rose (IRE) Cian Cullinan (7)
9 Lunar Power (IRE) Denis O'Regan
10 Walking On Glass (IRE) P T Smithers (7)
11 Au Fleuron (FR) D J Gilligan (7)
12 Sir Argus Brian Hayes
13 Max Flamingo (IRE) Conor Maxwell
14 Ailie Rose (IRE) P J O'Hanlon (5)
15 Kilbeg King (IRE) Aidan Coleman
16 Grozni (FR) Philip Byrnes (5)
17 Haxo (FR) Jack Foley
18 Lets Go Champ (IRE) Rachael Blackmore
19 Sweet Will (IRE) Conor McNamara
20 Toss Again (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe
21 Dartan Donagh Meyler
22 A Great View (IRE) Mark Walsh
23 Lord Snootie (IRE) Jack Tudor
24 Verdant Place (IRE) Simon Torrens
25 Legacy Thor (IRE) Peter Carberry
26 Level Neverending (IRE) Reserve 1
27 Yeah Man (IRE) Reserve 2
28 Unanswered Reserve 3
Tip: Walking On Air
6.35pm: 2m Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1) (5yo+)
1 Dysart Dynamo (IRE) Danny Mullins
2 El Fabiolo (FR) Paul Townend
3 Indiana Jones (FR) Darragh O'Keeffe
4 Saint Roi (FR) Mark Walsh
Tip: El Fabiolo
7.10pm: 2m5f (2m5f50y) Close Brothers Irish EBF Mares Handicap Chase (5yo+)
1 Broomfield Hall (IRE) D J Gilligan (7)
2 Queen Jane (IRE) Rachael Blackmore
3 Western Zara (IRE) Richard Deegan
4 Optional Mix (IRE) J C Gainford
5 Pont Aval (FR) Paul Townend
6 Secret She Keeps (IRE) Mark Walsh
7 Lilith (IRE) Rex Dingle
8 Kalli's Quest (IRE) J P Shinnick (7)
9 Influential Lady (IRE) K Callaghan (7)
10 Bonnie Kellie (IRE) Mr A P Ryan (7)
11 Indie Belle (IRE) J J Slevin
12 Shes Some Doll (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe
Tip: Optional Mix
7.45pm: 2m (2m40y) JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race (4-7yo)
1 Ballyburn (IRE) Mr Patrick Mullins
2 Better Days Ahead (IRE) Mr H C Swan (5)
3 Chosen Witness (IRE) Miss J Townend
4 Dancing City (FR) Mr Derek O'Connor
5 Great Universe Mr J Reddington (7)
6 Loughglynn (IRE) Mr Charlie Mullins (7)
7 Slade Steel (IRE) Mr J L Gleeson (7)
8 Special Cadeau Mr Pat Taaffe (7)
9 Apple's Of Bresil (FR) Mr Finian Maguire
10 Ask Anything (IRE) Mr J Dunne (7)
11 Cato's Revenge (IRE) Miss P Elvin (7)
Tip: Ballyburn
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