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Punchestown Day Three

Thursday 30 April 2015 20:16, UK

  1. Runners and riders during the Murray Spelman Handicap Hurdle
    Image: They're underway for the Murray Spelman Handicap Hurdle
  2. Bog War
    Image: Where the well backed Bog War gets up close home despite this mistake
  3. A racegoer studies his race card
    Image: A gentleman finds a quiet spot to study his race card
  4. Racegoers
    Image: While others find time for a chat and a laugh
  5. Jacksonslady
    Image: Jacksonslady and Mark Walsh land the Three.ie Handicap Chase
  6. Angela Murphy, from Glasgow, enjoys an ice cream in front of 'Leap to Victory' by artist Trish Findlater
    Image: Angela Murphy, from Glasgow, enjoys an ice cream in front of 'Leap to Victory' by artist Trish Findlater
  7. Uncle Junior ridden by Patrick Mullins (left) clears Ruby's Double on his way to winning the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle Day at Punchestown
    Image: Uncle Junior ridden by Patrick Mullins (left) clears Ruby's Double on his way to winning the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle Day at Punchestown
  8. Jezki ridden by Mark Walsh clears the last ahead of Hurricane Fly on the way to winning the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown
    Image: Jezki oozes class on his first attempt over three miles, seeing off the challenge of old foe Hurricane Fly
  9. Mark Walsh with the trophy after guiding Jezki to victory in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown
    Image: Jockey Mark Walsh celebrates with the trophy after guiding Jezki to victory in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle
  10. Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones pictured at the Punchestown Festival
    Image: Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood pictured soaking up the atmosphere at a packed Punchestown
  11. Un De Sceaux, ridden by Ruby Walsh, jumps the last en route to winning the Ryanair Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival
    Image: Un De Sceaux, ridden by Ruby Walsh, jumps the last en route to winning the Ryanair Novice Chase
  12. Un De Sceaux ridden by Ruby Walsh goes on to win the Ryanair Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival
    Image: It's not quite the fireworks many expected from the Arkle hero, but Walsh is clearly mindful of looking after him on the quick ground
  13. Ruby Walsh and Un De Sceaux after winning the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown
    Image: It's all smiles post-race as the seven-year-old receives his praise
  14. Whiteout ridden by Paul Townend goes on to win the Orchid Transport Mares Novice Hurdle at Punchestown
    Image: There's more success for trainer Willie Mullins as Whiteout, ridden by Paul Townend, claims the Orchid Transport Mares Novice Hurdle