14:00 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/7 +100%) Ethical Diamond		0.571429 4/7(+100%)																															(4) Ethical Diamond 4/7, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful winner at 12f on flat. 11/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 38 days ago. Holds good form claims back in maiden company. Dual-purpose, rated 96 on the Flat and 131 over hurdles, testing ground a big worry.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/2 -175%) Kainsbourg		5.5 11/2(-175%)																															(9) Kainsbourg 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 11/8, last of 4 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) 16 days ago so needs to bounce back. Shaped well on his Irish debut at Limerick, Mark Walsh jumps ship but he's a contender.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/8 +75%) Dont Tell Jack		1.625 13/8(+75%)																															(3) Dont Tell Jack 13/8, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 13/2) 39 days ago, not knocked about. May do better still. Not disgraced in maiden hurdles at Navan and Leopardstown, preferred by Walsh.
4	15 4th (15) (100/1 -150%) Small Doses		100 100/1(-150%)																															(15) Small Doses 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Beaten a cumulative distance of 59l in two maiden hurdles, will get a mark after this.
5th	17 5th (17) (50/1 -25%) The Man's Room		50 50/1(-25%)																															(17) The Man's Room 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in bumper (100/1) at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 79 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Ran well at big odds on debut in a Navan bumper, stamina in pedigree, watch for now.
6th	6 6th (6) (80/1 -220%) Free Flow		80 80/1(-220%)																															(6) Free Flow 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, first run since leaving James M. Barrett when fifth of 8 in maiden at Dundalk (12f, 11/2) 20 days ago. No forlorn hope on hurdling debut. Flat maiden, best watched on hurdles debut unless the market speaks in his favour.
7th	19 7th (19) (150/1 +40%) Washington Parks		150 150/1(+40%)																															(19) Washington Parks 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Cork (24f, soft) 17 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Triple figure odds for his first two maidens and ran accordingly, similar story likely.
8th	5 8th (5) (66/1 -32%) Fool Me Once		66 66/1(-32%)																															(5) Fool Me Once 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Stable having good spell so possibilities. Huge odds and no impact in two maiden hurdles, may be one for handicaps.
9th	12 9th (12) (9/1 -13%) Quint Major		9 9/1(-13%)																															(12) Quint Major 9/1, Promising type. Winner in bumper at Clonmel in October. Fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 8/1) on hurdles bow 37 days ago. Should improve. Bumper winner, fifth on hurdles debut at Limerick, place claims if handles testing ground.
10th	10 10th (10) (150/1 -88%) Nelsons Dawn		150 150/1(-88%)																															(10) Nelsons Dawn 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time. 125-1 and well beaten in a Fairyhouse bumper on debut, now hooded, others preferred.
11th	22 11th (22) (150/1 -88%) Kinturk Maggie		150 150/1(-88%)																															(22) Kinturk Maggie 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1 and tongue strap on, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. 50-1 and never counted on debut at Fairyhouse, tongue tie removed, others appeal more.
12th	11 12th (11) (150/1 +25%) Prince Inger		150 150/1(+25%)																															(11) Prince Inger 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) on hurdles bow 13 days ago. Midfield in a Down Royal maiden hurdle on latest but a lot more needed here.
13th	1 13th (1) (10/1 +50%) Amber Point		10 10/1(+50%)																															(1) Amber Point 10/1, Doyen gelding. Dam, runner-up once over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2¼m-23f winner) Definite Ruby. Considered newcomer. Doyen gelding, dam related to winners, worth a market check on debut for top yard.
14th	7 14th (7) (150/1 -127%) Give Him A Chance		150 150/1(-127%)																															(7) Give Him A Chance 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 250/1, seventeenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 9 days ago. 250-1 and beaten 102l on his Rules' debut in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse; passed over.
15th	14 15th (14) (150/1 +25%) Seeyouatpuck		150 150/1(+25%)																															(14) Seeyouatpuck 150/1, Well Chosen gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including modest hurdler/chaser West Is Best. Well Chosen gelding, from the family of Irish National winner, may need further, watch.
16th	2 16th (2) (150/1 -50%) Dangerous Dan		150 150/1(-50%)																															(2) Dangerous Dan 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. 33-1 and tailed off on debut at Clonmel two weeks ago; may need more time.
17th	16 17th (16) (150/1 +25%) Summer Is Here		150 150/1(+25%)																															(16) Summer Is Here 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, heavy) 7 days ago. Big odds and out the back in a pair of maidens at this track, others make more appeal.
18th	8 18th (8) (100/1 -300%) Glin Road Dream		100 100/1(-300%)																															(8) Glin Road Dream 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Down in trip. Always in rear when 14-1 for his debut at Wexford, drops in trip, check market.
19th	13 19th (13) (100/1 +0%) Sean Mc		100 100/1(+0%)																															(13) Sean Mc 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Cork (16.9f, soft) on NH debut 17 days ago. Sent off at 11-1 for his hurdles debut at Cork but he finished tailed off; can only watch.
20th	18 20th (18) (150/1 +40%) Vallon Du Plessis		150 150/1(+40%)																															(18) Vallon Du Plessis 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 16 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, heavy, 300/1) 7 days ago. Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles here last month, may need more time.
21st	20 21st (20) (150/1 +25%) Anni Day Now		150 150/1(+25%)																															(20) Anni Day Now 150/1, €4,500 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Max Ward. Failed to make an impact in a pair of point-to-points, best watched on racecourse debut.
22nd	21 22nd (21) (150/1 -50%) Glory Sky		150 150/1(-50%)																															(21) Glory Sky 150/1, Fair Flat winner, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 5/1). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon and needs to hit the ground running now hurdling. Flat recruit, finished up with a rating of 63, best watched on her hurdling and stable bow.

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The market is likely to revolve around the 131-rated Ethical Diamond and there is a feeling that the best is yet to come. On his penultimate start, he was good enough to finish fourth in a handicap on the Flat at Royal Ascot. Willie Mullins' charge may not want the ground as testing as this, though. Gordon Elliott's KAINSBOURG didn't run his race when last of four in a Navan maiden hurdle, but has notable French form on heavy ground and is worth another chance. Bumper winner Quint Major can improve upon a fifth place on his hurdling debut at Limerick, while reserve Cardcounter could get into the mix if getting a run.

ETHICAL DIAMOND possesses the best form on show so is fancied to gain a first win in this sphere now back in these calmer waters. Gordon Elliott's newcomer Amber Point could prove the one to give Willie Mullins' 5-y-o most to do, with Kainsbourg and Quint Major appealing as the pick of those in the battle for minor honours.

Mark Walsh prefers DONT TELL JACK (nap) over Kainsbourg and he gets the vote in an easier race than the last two he contested

14:00 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (14/1 +13%) Drusilla		14 14/1(+13%)																															(14) Drusilla 14/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.9f, heavy) 8 days ago. Up in trip. 100-1 but ran well in a 2m Naas maiden latest, shaped like this trip would suit, claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +5%) Johnny Blue		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(4) Johnny Blue 10/3, Fair hurdler. 4/1, eighteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 39 days ago. Back up in trip and will be a danger to all if able to get back on track. Bumper winner in England, disappointing run on latest, hard to know what to expect now.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 +67%) Love At Sea		4 4/1(+67%)																															(11) Love At Sea 4/1, Fair hurdler. First run since leaving P. M. Hurley when excellent 17¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Cottesloe Sunshine in listed hurdle (16/1) at Thurles (16.1f, good) 44 days ago. Back up in trip. Bumper winner at Sligo in August, modest form over hurdles, jumped poorly latest, watch.
4	7 4th (7) (3/1 +67%) Stay Gold		3 3/1(+67%)																															(7) Stay Gold 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable ninth of 23 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Leopardstown (19.8f, good) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Mild promise in maidens, good run over C&D on h'cap debut, poor latest, cheekpieces tried.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 -20%) Folly Beach		12 12/1(-20%)																															(9) Folly Beach 12/1, Fair hurdler. Bit below form 18½ lengths sixth of 11 to Cottesloe Sunshine in listed hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 40/1) 44 days ago. Back up in trip and claims at this more realistic level. 0-7 over hurdles, well treated by the race conditions, chance if handles the ground.
6th	12 6th (12) (6/1 +25%) Miss Mini Bee		6 6/1(+25%)																															(12) Miss Mini Bee 6/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Creditable second of 10 in novice hurdle (18/1) at this course (19.6f, soft) 21 days ago, flattered by proximity. Tongue strap on 1st time. Good run in a mares maiden over C&D latest on soft, should go well again, tongue tie added.
7th	1 7th (1) (25/1 -178%) Along The Way		25 25/1(-178%)																															(1) Along The Way 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 9/2) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Ran well on good ground at Navan in December, poor on soft latest, tongue tie on, watch.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 -75%) Lehaunstown		7 7/1(-75%)																															(5) Lehaunstown 7/1, Promising type. Excellent second of 10 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at this course (19.6f, soft) 21 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Should progress. No impact in maidens, much better on h'cap debut over C&D latest, place claims on that.
9th	8 9th (8) (40/1 -60%) Beautiful Chaos		40 40/1(-60%)																															(8) Beautiful Chaos 40/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 20/1, fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 19 days ago. May well do better. Fourth in three maidens, rated 103, jockey takes off 7lb, could sneak into the frame.
6	6 |F| (6) (28/1 -75%) Pirate Island		28 28/1(-75%)																															(6) Pirate Island 28/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft, 4/1), tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Off 9 months. 0-8 over hurdles, has run well over C&D, has the ability to feature but may need this run.
13	13 |F| (13) (200/1 -100%) Queen Of Seduction		200 200/1(-100%)																															(13) Queen Of Seduction 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap (80/1) at York (11.8f, soft). Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Very hard to make a case for. Flat winner, rated 92, hasn't shown enough in four starts over hurdles to fancy here.
10th	10 10th (10) (66/1 0%) Jokers 'n' Clowns		66 66/1(0%)																															(10) Jokers 'n' Clowns 66/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at this course (22f, soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Point winner, rated 102, has form on heavy, struggled in h'caps lately, others preferred.
11th	2 11th (2) (11/1 +21%) Diamboy Des Carres		11 11/1(+21%)																															(2) Diamboy Des Carres 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, heavy, 16/1) 11 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Down in trip and hood back on. Claims if back to his best. Bumper winner, placed in three maidens, trip too far on handicap debut latest, claims.
12th	3 12th (3) (10/1 -82%) Hills Of Glory		10 10/1(-82%)																															(3) Hills Of Glory 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, very good second of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Each-way chance. Point winner on good ground, touched off at Naas latest, may want better ground.

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There was a lot to like about LEHAUNSTOWN's second place on handicap debut over a similar trip at this track. He wasn't foot perfect at the last, but kept on nicely and was clear of the remainder. Johnny Blue disappointed when favourite for a novice handicap hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas, but could bounce back. Miss Mini Bee has improved on each of her three starts over flights, culminating in a second at this venue in January. Drusilla kept on for fourth at Naas, which has earned her a shot at this longer trip. Hills Of Glory was just pipped at Naas, but this will be the slowest ground he has encountered.

As anticipated, LEHAUNSTOWN took a sizeable step forward when runner-up on his handicap debut here three weeks ago and, with further progress likely, he is taken to go one better back in maiden company. Though there's an air of vulnerability about Folly Beach, she has serious each-way prospects here judged on several pieces of form and she is feared most ahead of Miss Mini Bee.

A chance is taken on DRUSILLA who ran well at Naas. She gets a nice bit of weight from all her rivals and that could be important here

14:30 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:05 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (4/1 0%) Jacob's Ladder		4 4/1(0%)																															(2) Jacob's Ladder 4/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Career best when winning 4-runner novice hurdle (6/1) at Navan (20f, soft) 16 days ago. Open to improvement now handicapping. Battled on well to win a Navan maiden last time and has to be considered on h'cap debut.
1	9 1st (9) (10/3 +56%) Duffys Hodey		3.333333 10/3(+56%)																															(9) Duffys Hodey 10/3, Two wins from 4 runs this season. 5/2, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 18 days ago, driven out. This is more demanding. Career best when winning at Fairyhouse last time; up 9lb but has to be considered.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 0%) Balko D'ange		3 3/1(0%)																															(1) Balko D'ange 3/1, 13/8, career best when winning 9-runner listed handicap at Limerick (16f, soft) 36 days ago by 1½ lengths from Bright Legend. Up in trip for this handicap hurdle debut and looks competitive on form. Won in Listed company at Limerick last time; 8lb higher but has to be respected again.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/2 +50%) Duke Silver		5.5 11/2(+50%)																															(7) Duke Silver 11/2, Creditable fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 12/1) 39 days ago, finishing with running left. Back up in trip and likely to be in the thick of things. Decent runs in defeat over different trips last twice and shouldn't be far away.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 -8%) The Story So Far		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(3) The Story So Far 13/2, Career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Cork (24f, soft, 11/10) 17 days ago, always holding on. Should give another good account. Won a 3m Cork maiden last time; just does enough in his races and can be involved.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +38%) Jacovec Cavern		10 10/1(+38%)																															(5) Jacovec Cavern 10/1, 6/1, respectable eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 38 days ago. Up in trip on this first run since rejoining yard after a stint with Emmet Mullins. Maiden over hurdles has been highly tried; decent run last time but needs more.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +46%) Butcher Hollow		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(4) Butcher Hollow 13/2, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 18 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy). Off 10 months ahead of this handicap debut. Consistent in defeat in maidens; needs to be ready on h'cap debut after an absence.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/2 +10%) Birmingham Alabama		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(6) Birmingham Alabama 9/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.6f, soft, 9/4) 21 days ago, always holding on. Shortlist material. Won over C&D last time; this is tougher raised 8lb but is lightly-raced so respected.

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JACOB'S LADDER easily landed the odds in a Down Royal bumper and appreciated the step up to 2m4f when getting up close home to take a Navan maiden hurdle last month. He gets the vote over Balko D'ange, who has progressed nicely over hurdles this season, notably landing a Listed handicap at Limerick last time. The Story So Far won't lack for stamina having won a 3m Cork maiden hurdle, while C&D winner Birmingham Alabama is another to consider. There is not much to choose between Duke Silver and Dumb Love on running behind Shraheen at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting, while Butcher Hollow reappears after a lengthy absence.

Cases can be made for several of these, with BALKO D'ANGE the pick on the back of his breakthrough success at Limerick where he shaped as though stepping up to this trip would be no bad thing. The 5-y-o has been handed a fair-looking mark for this handicap debut and he is preferred to Duke Silver, who shaped well in a big-field Leopardstown handicap on Boxing Day. Birmingham Alabama and likely improver Jacob's Ladder are also accorded respect.

Having hit a rich vein of form lately, DUFFYS HODEY could defy a 9lb rise for his most recent Fairyhouse win.

15:05 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:40 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/9 +11%) Argento Boy		0.444444 4/9(+11%)																															(1) Argento Boy 4/9, Bumper winner. 8/13, folded as if amiss and pulled up in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (19.8f, good) over Christmas. Promising second on course hurdle debut prior to that and can be given another chance. Close 2nd to a subsequent Grade 2 winner over 2m5f here but then pulled-up at Leopardstown.
2	4 2nd (4) (16/1 +36%) Flemensface		16 16/1(+36%)																															(4) Flemensface 16/1, Bumper winner in spring 2023. First run since when sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (21.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 71 days ago. Open to progress. Was 40l behind Argento Boy in a maiden hurdle at this venue last time so has lots to find.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 0%) Prophet's Corner		8 8/1(0%)																															(7) Prophet's Corner 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, third of 8 in maiden hurdle at this course (22f, soft) 21 days ago. Was 2nd over 2m6f here last time; this longer trip should suit and unlikely to be far away.
4	5 4th (5) (11/2 +31%) Minella Post		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(5) Minella Post 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, respectable fifth of 10 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (19.8f, good) 36 days ago. Solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles, including at this track; steps up in trip today.
5th	6 5th (6) (18/1 -64%) Nowwhatdoyouthink		18 18/1(-64%)																															(6) Nowwhatdoyouthink 18/1, Winner of bumper at Cork in March. 17/2, seventh of 16 in maiden hurdle at Listowel (18f, soft) 129 days ago. Up in trip. Won a point and bumper in testing ground but has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/2 +13%) Son Of Anarchy		3.5 7/2(+13%)																															(9) Son Of Anarchy 7/2, Point winner. 4/1, fourth of 12 in maiden hurdle at this course (21.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 71 days ago. Open to progress for top stable. Point winner should come forward from rules debut here and be more competitive today.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 +40%) Tea In The Park		150 150/1(+40%)																															(10) Tea In The Park 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16.9f, soft) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles; cheekpieces tried.
8th	3 8th (3) (200/1 +20%) Chardonay		200 200/1(+20%)																															(3) Chardonay 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 250/1, sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at this course (19.1f, soft) on NH debut 55 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Pulled-up in two points and tailed-off in a maiden hurdle here; passed over today.
8	8 |PU| (8) (200/1 +0%) Sir Carnegie		200 200/1(+0%)																															(8) Sir Carnegie 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 10 in maiden hurdle at Sligo (20.5f, soft) 179 days ago. Beaten 28l in both maiden hurdle starts for former yard over the summer; plenty to find.
2	2 |PU| (2) (200/1 +20%) Catch Yourself On		200 200/1(+20%)																															(2) Catch Yourself On 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft, 150/1) 9 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Blinkered for 1st time. Was pulled-up on second maiden hurdle start at Fairyhouse last time; blinkers tried.
11	11 |PU| (11) (200/1 +20%) Lady Mamie		200 200/1(+20%)																															(11) Lady Mamie 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 200/1) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has shown little ability in a bumper and two maiden hurdles so is passed over today.

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ARGENTO BOY needs to bounce back after a disappointing effort at Leopardstown, but still looks the one to beat on overall form. The Jukebox Jury gelding easily won a Fairyhouse bumper on debut last year and made an encouraging reappearance when switched to hurdles over an extended 2m5f here in November. He beat all bar The Big Westerner, who subsequently won a Grade 2 at Limerick, with Son Of Anarchy over 20 lengths behind in fourth and the long-absent Flemensface well beaten in sixth. Minella Post was placed on both bumper starts and has also shown promise over hurdles, including here behind James's Gate.

ARGENTO BOY can't have been right at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting and is given another chance to confirm the promise of his course hurdle debut second. Gordon Elliott's Son of Anarchy should build on his hurdle debut fourth here in November and is the obvious danger. Minella Post may prove best of the rest.

If ARGENTO BOY can put behind a dismal display at Leopardstown last time then he should be up to winning this.

15:40 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 23f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (10/1 +9%) Whatsupnellie		10 10/1(+9%)																															(4) Whatsupnellie 10/1, Excellent third of 10 in novice hurdle (50/1) at this course (19.6f, soft) 21 days ago, shaping as if well worth a go at staying trips. Open to improvement on handicap hurdle debut. Third over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago; this trip can suit and be competitive.
1	8 1st (8) (11/1 +21%) Lucky Viv		11 11/1(+21%)																															(8) Lucky Viv 11/1, Ran better than she has for a while when good fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 17 days ago and each-way possibilities if building on that. Fifth last time when 3lb out of the h'cap; off her proper mark today and could run well.
2	7 2nd (7) (17/2 -13%) Betty Dutton		8.5 17/2(-13%)																															(7) Betty Dutton 17/2, Only 1 maiden hurdle win to her name but ran well back up in trip after 12 weeks off when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) 16 days ago, travelled well. Tongue tie on and up in trip, looks sure to be competitive again if stamina holds out. Went up 3lb for Navan 2nd place; can run well if staying this trip; tongue-tie on.
3	14 3rd (14) (66/1 -100%) Glenetty		66 66/1(-100%)																															(14) Glenetty 66/1, Not seen to best effect when 80/1, seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 18 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and while she might do better in handicaps, needs to improve to feature here. The best of her three maiden hurdle starts was last time and can be more competitive now.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 +20%) Robyndeglory		20 20/1(+20%)																															(10) Robyndeglory 20/1, Lost her way in recent runs, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 22½ lengths eighth of 13 to Slotty Dotty in handicap hurdle at this course (22f, soft) 21 days ago. Best to look elsewhere at present. Poor on her last three starts but would have a shout if coming back to her best form.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +33%) Slim Marvel		4 4/1(+33%)																															(5) Slim Marvel 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in July. Has been in good heart and did well from 2 lb out of the handicap to finish good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 17 days ago. Another bold show expected now tackling 3m. Fine run at Cork last time and if she repeats that over this trip then should be involved.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 +20%) Juniper Hill		16 16/1(+20%)																															(11) Juniper Hill 16/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 33 days ago, losing place early final circuit. Tongue strap on 1st time and needs to bounce back from that disappointing effort. Won at Tipperary in November but was pulled-up at Fairyhouse since; questions to answer.
7th	13 7th (13) (25/1 +24%) Apples In Winter		25 25/1(+24%)																															(13) Apples In Winter 25/1, Offered little when 28/1 with cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.8f, soft) 55 days ago. Others preferred. Well beaten on return back here last time and needs much more.
8th	12 8th (12) (4/1 +60%) Doyen For A Drink		4 4/1(+60%)																															(12) Doyen For A Drink 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Cartmel in August. 9/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) in December when yet to be asked for effort fully when falling 2 out. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (20f, soft, 13/2) 19 days ago and one for the shortlist back up to 3m here. Every chance when falling two out at Limerick; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.
9th	2 9th (2) (10/3 -48%) Slotty Dotty		3.333333 10/3(-48%)																															(2) Slotty Dotty 10/3, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Career best when winning a 13-runner handicap hurdle at this course (22f, soft, 11/2) 21 days ago, won comfortably and stayed on in a manner that suggests this trip will be within her grasp. Player. Won over 2m6f at this track on handicap debut last time; up 10lb but is a strong contender.
10th	1 10th (1) (25/1 +24%) Lady Bluebird		25 25/1(+24%)																															(1) Lady Bluebird 25/1, Off 8-months when 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 39 days ago, didn't respond well to change of tactics. Needs to bounce back. Was tailed-off on return at Limerick last time and has to put that effort behind her.
11th	9 11th (9) (9/2 +44%) No Fussing		4.5 9/2(+44%)																															(9) No Fussing 9/2, After 7 months off, took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft, 20/1) 33 days ago. Needs to back that up now. Just denied in this race last year; should have improved from comeback run; considered.
12th	6 12th (6) (18/1 +10%) Brianna Lily		18 18/1(+10%)																															(6) Brianna Lily 18/1, Followed a good run with a below-par one when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 39 days ago. Bounce back required. Fine third at Tramore in October but was poor at Limerick last time and has to rebound.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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SLOTTY DOTTY confirmed the promise shown in maidens when scoring in good style on her handicap debut over 2m6f here last month. The point-to-point winner finished strongly to beat Comeonarchie by seven lengths and is taken to defy a 10lb rise in the ratings over this slightly longer trip. Betty Dutton enters calculations on her second to Collaborative over 2m4f at Navan, while Whatsupnellie caught the eye when keeping on into third behind Magic McColgan in an extended 2m3f mares' maiden here. Slim Marvel had Gers Gigi over two lengths and a position behind, with Lucky Viv fifth, when runner-up behind Cast A Spell over 2m4f at Cork.

SLIM MARVEL could be open to more improvement if seeing out this longer trip, and she's taken to get the better of Doyen For A Drink who looks handicapped to go close, while Betty Dutton should be in the mix if her stamina holds out now upped in distance.

NO FUSSING was just denied in this race last year and could improve enough from her comeback run to go one better now.

16:10 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Punchestown Stakes 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 +21%) Sir Gerhard		1.375 11/8(+21%)																															(1) Sir Gerhard 11/8 Formerly a high-class hurdler; not as good in last year but still capable of a big run.
2	3 2nd (3) (25/1 -108%) Caesar Rock		25 25/1(-108%)																															(3) Caesar Rock 25/1 Has been running well enough in defeat over fences lately and is capable of a decent run.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/1 +50%) Sheephaven Flyer		10 10/1(+50%)																															(10) Sheephaven Flyer 10/1 Point winner is rated only 89 over hurdles so has plenty to find.
4	17 4th (17) (4/1 -45%) Galvin		4 4/1(-45%)																															(17) Galvin 4/1 Grade 1-winning chaser was 2nd in a valuable race in USA on last start, a player; reserve.
5th	11 5th (11) (3/1 +70%) Zoffanien		3 3/1(+70%)																															(11) Zoffanien 3/1 Dual-purpose winner ran well on the Flat when last seen and should be competitive.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 +63%) Cut The Rope		4.5 9/2(+63%)																															(4) Cut The Rope 9/2 Bumper winner has been a bit disappointing over hurdles; good run sole Flat start.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +20%) On Lovers Walk		16 16/1(+20%)																															(8) On Lovers Walk 16/1 Just denied in a beginners' chase last time and could get involved.
8th	5 8th (5) (80/1 +60%) Indulging		80 80/1(+60%)																															(5) Indulging 80/1 Modest dual-purpose maiden has plenty to find with some of these.
9th	12 9th (12) (22/1 +67%) Boola Times		22 22/1(+67%)																															(12) Boola Times 22/1 Just a hint of ability on the Flat and over hurdles so has plenty to find in this company.
10th	2 10th (2) (40/1 -21%) Broken Ice		40 40/1(-21%)																															(2) Broken Ice 40/1 Some decent runs in defeat over the summer but has plenty to find with some of these.
11th	7 11th (7) (80/1 +60%) Kingsofthemidlands		80 80/1(+60%)																															(7) Kingsofthemidlands 80/1 Modest maiden in all spheres and has work to do after an absence.
12th	14 12th (14) (66/1 +34%) Fleadhfest		66 66/1(+34%)																															(14) Fleadhfest 66/1 Modest Flat maiden has loads to find in this company.
13th	16 13th (16) (66/1 +74%) Quiet Desire		66 66/1(+74%)																															(16) Quiet Desire 66/1 Dual AW winner hasn't seen much action in the last two years and has loads to find.
14th	9 14th (9) (80/1 +68%) Sandyman		80 80/1(+68%)																															(9) Sandyman 80/1 Three-time Flat winner has been regressive in the last while and has lots to find.
15th	15 15th (15) (25/1 -79%) Hurricane Bailey		25 25/1(-79%)																															(15) Hurricane Bailey 25/1 Third in a maiden hurdle on debut but not as good twice since and has work to do.
16th	13 16th (13) (14/1 +44%) Darkdeserthighway		14 14/1(+44%)																															(13) Darkdeserthighway 14/1 Four Flat wins up to 1m and stamina is a concern over this trip.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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KING OF KINGSFIELD played an important role when acting as pacemaker for Brighterdaysahead in the Grade 1 Neville Hotels Hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting and will appreciate this drop in class. He was a smart novice over hurdles last season and his younger legs may give him the edge over Sir Gerhard, whose impressive CV includes the Champion Bumper and Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival but he needs to step up on two below-par hurdle outings here this season. Zoffanien and Cut The Rope are others to note, while first reserve Galvin would add plenty of interest if getting a run.

High-class hurdlers KING OF KINGSFIELD and Sir Gerhard look the ones to focus on, with narrow preference for the former.

16:40 Punchestown Stakes 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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