WATCH: JP McManus arrives at Punchestown via helicopter

LIMERICK businessman JP McManus has arrived in style at day two of the Punchestown Racing Festival via his helicopter.

The Limerick man arrived just after 3pm ahead of the Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle which kicked off the second day of racing at 3.40pm.

Mr McManus' horse Ballybawn Belter proved victorious in the first race with a hard-fought victory with young jockey, Charlie O'Dwyer at the helm.

Day two is Gold Cup Day here at Punchestown and all eyes are on Galopin Des Champs who is the favourite to win the Grade One race which kicks off at 5.55pm