From Paul Townend v Jack Kennedy battle to Fergie Time – Five things to look forward to at the Punchestown Festival

Teahupoo ridden by Jack Kennedy on their way to winning the 2024 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Michael Verney

The Punchestown Festival is nearly upon us with the action getting under way tomorrow, here are five fascinating sub-plots ready to unfold at the Kildare track over the next five days.

It's the duel we have craved for so long with Jack Kennedy (122 winners) edging towards a first Irish jump jockeys' crown as he bids to unseat Paul Townend (115 winners), vying for his seventh title.