In the first of five episodes this week, George Elek is joined by Ed Quigley to preview day one of the Punchestown Festival as the National Hunt season begins to draw to a close.

On day one of the festival we'll see Facile Vega in the Champion Novice Hurdle up against Il Etait Temps and Diverge. Energumene looks to follow up on Cheltenham success in the next Grade 1, the Punchestown Champion Chase.Journey With Me heads the market under Rachael Blackmore in the Champion Novice Chase, but Appreciate It, Sir Gerhard and Classic Getaway all provide stiff competition.

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