17:25 Punchestown Conditions Chase 16f - 5 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	3 1st (3) (0.29/1 +19%) Energumene		0.29 0.29/1(+19%)																															(3) Energumene 0.29/1, Top-class chaser who wasted no time getting back to form and enhanced his fine strike rate with a dominant display in last month's Queen Mother Champion Chase, quickening clear entering straight and impressive. Very much the one to beat again. Last year's winner the undisputed champion 2m chaser and the one they all have to beat.
2	2 2nd (2) (20/1 +39%) Chacun Pour Soi		20 20/1(+39%)																															(2) Chacun Pour Soi 20/1, Top-class chaser in his pomp (won this 2 years ago) and finished runner-up behind Energumene 12 months ago. Hasn't looked the force of old in handful of starts so far this campaign however, and likely set for another struggle here. 2021 winner but age clearly catching up with him and hard to fancy.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 +0%) Blue Lord		10 10/1(+0%)																															(1) Blue Lord 10/1, Has made up into a top-class chaser, adding another Grade 1 victory to his tally at Leopardstown over Christmas. No match for stablemate Gentleman De Mee back at that venue in February and gave impression his stamina run dry late on in last month's Ryanair at Cheltenham. Back down in trip. Disappointed twice since Leopardstown Christmas win; likely strong pace here will suit.
4	4 4th (4) (6.5/1 -30%) Gentleman De Mee		6.5 6.5/1(-30%)																															(4) Gentleman De Mee 6.5/1, Beat Edwardstone when winning an Aintree Grade 1 last spring and having failed to fire on his first 3 starts this season, got back on track in no uncertain terms when taking care of hot favourite Blue Lord in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown in February. Sound claims of making the frame. Impressed at Leopardstown; similar conditions likely here so could go well.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 +0%) Magic Daze		28 28/1(+0%)																															(6) Magic Daze 28/1, Showed a really good attitude when gaining third chase success at Naas (2m, listed) in February. Probably best not judged too harshly on her refusal to race in Mares' Chase at Cheltenham latest but she's set for a struggle in this field in any case. Mare faces by far her stiffest task to-date and unlikely to get her own way in front.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 0.36/1 (3) ENERGUMENE seems to be the favorite and the one to beat as last year's winner and undisputed champion. Top-class chaser 5/1 (4) GENTLEMAN DE MEE also has sound claims of making the frame, while 10/1 (1) BLUE LORD may struggle to keep up with the likely strong pace. 28/1 (6) MAGIC DAZE faces a stiff task and is unlikely to do well, while 33/1 (2) CHACUN POUR SOI's age seems to be catching up with him. 66/1 (5) REBEL GOLD may struggle now that he's facing Grade 1 company.

ENERGUMENE can repeat last year's win in this contest, having also won the Queen Mother Champion Chase on his previous start. If anything, the Tony Bloom-owned gelding was even more impressive at the festival this time round, travelling strongly throughout before easily disposing of his rivals. Granted a clear round, it is difficult to see the nine-year-old getting beat. Stablemate Gentleman De Mee could be the one to lay down the biggest threat. An all-the-way winner at Aintree last April, he was hugely impressive at the Dublin Racing Festival in February but was a late absentee from Cheltenham. When on song, he is one of the best two-mile chasers in training. Blue Lord can complete a clean sweep for trainer Willie Mullins by taking the third spot.

ENERGUMENE confirmed himself back at the very top of his game when running out an authoritative winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham 6 weeks ago and a repeat can see him follow up his win in this corresponding race 12 months ago. Gentleman de Mee, who defeated Blue Lord at Leopardstown in February, can confirm those placings and emerge as the lead threat.

A good-class renewal in which there should be plenty of pace on and last year's winner ENERGUMENE can't be opposed

17:25 Punchestown Conditions Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Punchestown NH Flat Race 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	9 1st (9) (4/1 -20%) Predators Gold		4 4/1(-20%)																															(9) Predators Gold 4/1, €100,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam, 17f/19f hurdle winner in France, half-sister to French hurdler/chaser (19f-21f winner) Le Ribardon. Ticks a lot of boxes on paper. Masked Marvel gelding seemingly the Mullins' pick so has to be respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -25%) Milo Lises		10 10/1(-25%)																															(5) Milo Lises 10/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Storm The Stars gelding. Dam (b76), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful French hurdler (2¼m/19f winner) Autocrat. One of 2 runners for leading yard. First of two runners for the champion trainer and has to be respected.
3	14 3rd (14) (20/1 -25%) Western Fold		20 20/1(-25%)																															(14) Western Fold 20/1, €82,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Brother to modest chaser Sir Apollo, and half-brother to fair chaser Spring Steel. Westerner gelding; other of Elliott runners make more appeal.
4	4 4th (4) (3.33/1 +39%) Farland		3.33 3.33/1(+39%)																															(4) Farland 3.33/1, €100,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to smart 2½m-2¾m hurdle winner Minella Cocooner, stays 3m, and fair 3m chase winner Waitonit. 100,000Euros buy; encouraging jockey booking.
5th	13 5th (13) (7.5/1 -7%) Tactical Affair		7.5 7.5/1(-7%)																															(13) Tactical Affair 7.5/1, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to fair French hurdler/chaser Ballicod and fair French chaser Rinablue. Dam French hurdle winner around 2m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Jamie Codd booked so major respect from a yard with a fine recent record in this race.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -13%) Nouvotic		18 18/1(-13%)																															(8) Nouvotic 18/1, €42,000 3-y-o, £90,000 4-y-o, Morandi gelding. Closely related to 1¼m/11f winner in Italy Sister Night. Runner-up sole start in points in February. Wears hood. Points' second made 90,000GBP at Tattersalls Cheltenham Sales; hooded for Rules debut.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/1 +39%) Brave Fortune		11 11/1(+39%)																															(1) Brave Fortune 11/1, €115,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdle winner (stayed 21f) Joanne One. 115,000Euros 3yo from a respected source.
8th	17 8th (17) (25/1 +11%) Weseekherthere		25 25/1(+11%)																															(17) Weseekherthere 25/1, 40/1, fourth of 24 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) on NH debut 17 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Debut promise over hurdles recently so not one to rule out here.
9th	7 9th (7) (8/1 +80%) No Turn Unstoned		8 8/1(+80%)																															(7) No Turn Unstoned 8/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Sea The Stars gelding. Brother to useful 1½m winner on Flat By Starlight. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Flat-bred one of the lesser likely of the Elliott sextet on jockey bookings.
10th	10 10th (10) (100/1 -203%) Remember'hesmine		100 100/1(-203%)																															(10) Remember'hesmine 100/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam (b76), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (17f-3m winner) Lots of Memories. Elusive Pimpernel gelding is out of sister to smart hurdler/chaser Lots Of Memories.
11th	15 11th (15) (9/1 +44%) Aruntothequeen		9 9/1(+44%)																															(15) Aruntothequeen 9/1, €150,000 3-y-o, Milan filly. Dam (c138/h133), 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Opposites Attract. Nicely-bred filly and good jockey booking for in-form local yard.
12th	11 12th (11) (100/1 -150%) Sirekoff		100 100/1(-150%)																															(11) Sirekoff 100/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Bridge North, closely related to bumper winner Are You Bidding. Related to some useful winners; worth a market look.
13th	6 13th (6) (33/1 +18%) Muskerry Rock		33 33/1(+18%)																															(6) Muskerry Rock 33/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Monksland and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 25f) Lord Accord. Out of a half-sister to Monksland; market support would be interesting.
14th	12 14th (12) (18/1 +55%) Step Out		18 18/1(+55%)																															(12) Step Out 18/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser Sebastopol, stays 25f. Fourth in a point earlier this month, Joint-favourite, ordinary fourth on point-to-point debut at Loughanmore early this month.
15th	2 15th (2) (14/1 +44%) Brennus Lescribaa		14 14/1(+44%)																															(2) Brennus Lescribaa 14/1, €82,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Dam placed over hurdles/fences in France. One of 6 runners for top yard. One of a sextet from the Elliott yard; market likely best guide.
16th	3 16th (3) (125/1 -25%) Dreamings Free		125 125/1(-25%)																															(3) Dreamings Free 125/1, 100/1, 28 lengths eighth of 10 to Speculatrix in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 62 days ago. Never sighted when well beaten on C&D debut in February; easily passed over.

LTO Selection:

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2.5/1 (16) SPECULATRIX and 3.33/1 (9) PREDATORS GOLD are the most likely to perform well, based on their previous performances and strong pedigrees. However, other runners like 5.5/1 (4) FARLAND, 7/1 (13) TACTICAL AFFAIR, and 16/1 (15) ARUNTOTHEQUEEN also have promising profiles and could potentially surprise. The market will likely provide more insight into the chances of each horse.

Under the conditions of this race, SPECULATRIX escapes a penalty for her course-and-distance debut win earlier this year. On that occasion, the Gordon Elliott-trained filly led over a furlong out and kept on strongly to repel all challengers. With that initial experience a big factor against a field made up largely of racecourse debutants, she sets a high standard. Predators Gold is an obvious danger representing Willie and Patrick Mullins. Anything the champion trainer runs at this meeting commands respect but his record in bumpers is second to none. Derek O'Connor is a significant booking on Farland for Sean Doyle. A half-brother to a Grade 1 winner over hurdles, he is out of a dam who also won at Graded level over both hurdles and fences.

Gordon Elliott saddles 6 and unless the market suggests one of his newcomers is very useful, SPECULATRIX is the percentage call following a taking winning debut here in February. Predators Gold and Tactical Affair are probably the pick of the debutants.

A token vote goes to ARUNTOTHEQUEEN, whose dam won a bumper here and comes from the in-form Harrington yard

18:00 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:35 Punchestown Maiden Chase 24f - 6 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	3 1st (3) (7/1 +30%) Feronily		7 7/1(+30%)																															(3) Feronily 7/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who got off the mark over hurdles at Limerick (19f) in March and improved further when second on chase debut at Cork (3m) 16 days ago, having no issues with the longer trip. Open to improvement but this understandably demands more. Fine recent chase debut for one so inexperienced; trip/ground to suit so respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Appreciate It		3.5 3.5/1(+0%)																															(1) Appreciate It 3.5/1, High-class hurdler (landed 2021 Supreme) and solid start over fences when landing maiden/novice events around the turn of the year. Ran to a similar level in hitting the frame in trio of Grade 1's since, hanging left when third at Fairyhouse (Sir Gerhard second) 16 days ago. In the mix upped to 3m. Impressive chasing start has stuttered of late; tongue tie tried and first attempt at 3m.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) James Du Berlais		12 12/1(-20%)																															(4) James Du Berlais 12/1, Smart over hurdles and ran to a similar level when off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden chase (21f) on New Year's Day. Has seemingly had his limitations exposed at this level in trio of subsequent starts, however. Well held all three attempts in Graded company; another stiff task awaits here.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Classic Getaway		4.5 4.5/1(-29%)																															(2) Classic Getaway 4.5/1, Useful hurdler who took his form to a new level when getting off the mark at the first attempt over fences at Gowran (20f) back in November, jumping on last and driven out. Bred to stay 3m and of interest with further progress likely returning from 5 months off. Gowran maiden winner in November should relish this stamina test; respected.
5	5 |F| (5) (2.25/1 +25%) Journey With Me		2.25 2.25/1(+25%)																															(5) Journey With Me 2.25/1, Bumper/dual hurdles winner and bright start over fences, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts at Naas (20f) in March. The manner of that victory suggests he's well worth his place at this higher level and he's a player with prospect of more to come. Jumping still novicey and unproven over this far but progressing nicely.
6	6 |PU| (6) (3.5/1 +0%) Sir Gerhard		3.5 3.5/1(+0%)																															(6) Sir Gerhard 3.5/1, Leading novice hurdler of 2021/22 campaign who got off the mark on chase debut (despite some mixed jumping) at Gowran (2m) in January. Inexperience a factor in Grade 1 at Cheltenham next time but back on track when second at Fairyhouse (19.7f) 16 days ago. In the mix back at 3m. Fairyhouse 2nd an improvement but didn't exactly look to be crying out for a return to 3m.

LTO Selection:

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Based on the summary provided, the horse that is most likely to do well is 3.5/1 (1) APPRECIATE IT. Despite a recent stutter in performance, the horse has a solid track record both in high-class hurdling and in impressive starts over fences. Additionally, the horse has been trying out new techniques such as a tongue tie and an attempt at 3m, which suggests a potential for further improvement. However, 3.5/1 (2) CLASSIC GETAWAY may also be a contender given its stamina and breeding, as well as its past success in maiden events.

JOURNEY WITH ME arrives here fresher than most, having skipped the earlier spring festivals. The Henry De Bromhead-trained gelding easily landed a Grade 3 Chase at Naas last month, having finished a close-up second to a subsequent Cheltenham winner on his previous outing. Stepping up to 3m for the first time over fences is also a positive factor for the Robcour-owned seven-year-old. While Classic Getaway doesn't appear to be the Willie Mullins first string on paper, the Cheveley Park-owned gelding very much catches the eye. A former point-to-point winner, he was an impressive winner on his chasing debut at Gowran in November and has proven that he runs well fresh. Sir Gerhard is arguably the class act in the line-up so is a real threat if over his Fairyhouse run.

This has a wide-open feel but JOURNEY WITH ME shaped like a horse well worth his place at Grade 1 level when successful at Naas in March and, returned to this longer trip, he could well be worth siding with to come out on top. Sir Gerhard, on the back of his second at Fairyhouse 16 days ago, and low-mileage Classic Getaway

Wide open but the lightly-raced CLASSIC GETAWAY could have most improvement in him now upped in trip

18:35 Punchestown Maiden Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:10 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f - 12 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	12 1st (12) (8/1 +60%) Three By Two		8 8/1(+60%)																															(12) Three By Two 8/1, Sixteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Limerick (16f, good to soft). Has won between the flags but tries this discipline for the first time and upped markedly in trip. Point' winner but previous form under rules was mostly modest; has plenty to find.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.1/1 +8%) Vital Island		1.1 1.1/1(+8%)																															(2) Vital Island 1.1/1, Won this race last year. Very good fifth of 17 in minor event chase (100/1) at this course (24.8f, good to soft) in November. That is very much the best piece of form on offer and he's warmed up for this with a brace of point wins. Won this last year; has won two open points' at banks courses lately; solid chance again.
3	8 3rd (8) (50/1 -25%) Subset		50 50/1(-25%)																															(8) Subset 50/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs. 80/1, below form thirteenth of 20 in minor event chase at this C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago. Unplaced in a point last month. Beaten 11l when fourth in this race in 2021 but his recent form is below that level.
4	4 4th (4) (3.33/1 -11%) De Nordener		3.33 3.33/1(-11%)																															(4) De Nordener 3.33/1, Successful in points but 20¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Vital Island in this race a year ago. Unplaced between the flags in February but in very good hands and is open to progress. Ran creditably when 21l behind Vital Island in this contest last year; could get involved.
5th	1 5th (1) (50/1 -150%) Michael's Pick		50 50/1(-150%)																															(1) Michael's Pick 50/1, Fair chaser. One win from 24 NH runs. Thirteenth of 17 in cross-country chase at this course (24.8f, good to soft, 150/1) 156 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap back on. Runner-up in 2021 La Touche Cup and a regular in these events. Last of 5 in a point last month. Behind Vital Island in banks points' races recently and was tailed-off in this last year.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -50%) Jet Fighter		12 12/1(-50%)																															(5) Jet Fighter 12/1, Fair chaser. First run since leaving Brian Ellison when pulled up in minor event chase (18/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago, dropping away. More like it when winning a point last month. Pulled-up over C&D on debut for this yard in February; won a point' since; a lot to find.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 -27%) Old Style Humor		7 7/1(-27%)																															(7) Old Style Humor 7/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Aizavoski gelding. Dam, point winner, sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Preists Leap. Wears cheekpieces. Multiple winning pointer, third last time. Beaten 75l in a winners' of three race latest and cheekpieces need to galvanise him.
8th	10 8th (10) (100/1 -203%) Bonny Dazzler		100 100/1(-203%)																															(10) Bonny Dazzler 100/1, First run since leaving D. Berra when pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Thurles (23.9f, good to soft) on IRE NH debut, pulled up before 2 out. Maiden pointer, unseated rider last time (Apr 16). Beaten a long way by Vital Island in a banks point' in March and is difficult to fancy.
9	9 |U| (9) (11/1 +21%) War Call		11 11/1(+21%)																															(9) War Call 11/1, Modest hurdler. 8/1 and hooded for 1st time, pulled up in hunter chase at Clonmel (20f, heavy) 98 days ago, tailing off home turn. Up in trip but looks up against it. Pulled-up twice and fell in his three chase starts under rules and has to find improvement.
6	6 |U| (6) (33/1 +0%) Lesssaidthebetter		33 33/1(+0%)																															(6) Lesssaidthebetter 33/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 27 NH runs. 16/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Thurles (25.4f, soft) 43 days ago, weakening from 5 out, jumping none too fluently. Maiden point' winner in February is 0-27 under rules and has a lot to find.
3	3 |U| (3) (50/1 -25%) Ballyday Star		50 50/1(-25%)																															(3) Ballyday Star 50/1, Arcadio gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 33f) Special Portrait. Unplaced completed starts in points, fifth of 6 finishers last time (Mar 5). Struggling to win a maiden point' and is out of his depth here.
11	11 |PU| (11) (66/1 -100%) Lavinia Fontana		66 66/1(-100%)																															(11) Lavinia Fontana 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Bit below form eighth of 14 in hunter chase at Cork (24f, soft, 20/1) 15 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Winning pointer but this looks too tough. Has been well-held in hunter chases under rules and is difficult to fancy.

LTO Selection:

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Based on the summary provided, it seems that 1.2/1 (2) VITAL ISLAND has the best chance of doing well as it won this race last year and has been performing well in recent open points' at banks courses. Additionally, it had a very good fifth-place finish in a minor event chase at this course in November, which is the best form on offer. The other horses either have modest or poor form or are out of their depth in this race.

Last year's winner VITAL ISLAND can make it back-to-back wins in this contest. The 11-year-old arrives here in excellent form having won his last two starts in point-to-points. With a handicap mark of 122 over regulation fences, he is arguably the best horse in this race, before even taking his prowess for the banks course into consideration. War Call didn't set the world alight during his time with Dan Skelton but has won twice between the flags since joining Sam Curling. This represents a more realistic assignment for the Martaline gelding. Jet Fighter disappointed on his debut for Peter Maher at this venue in February but redeemed himself somewhat when winning a point-to-point last time. His trainer is well able to prepare a horse for these banks races.

Having won this race last year, VITAL ISLAND ran a cracker when fifth in a better race over the banks in November and a brace of point wins of late should have him spot on for a follow up. De Nordener was well behind the selection in the 2022 renewal but he's in top hands and won't lack for assistance form the saddle, with Jet Fighter another to consider.

Not much strength in depth to this and VITAL ISLAND(nap) is taken to repeat last year's win.

19:10 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:45 Punchestown NH Flat Race 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	1 1st (1) (11/1 +78%) Angelo Dundee		11 11/1(+78%)																															(1) Angelo Dundee 11/1, Authorized gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdler/chase winner in France. Authorized gelding for whom market likely best guide on debut.
2	18 2nd (18) (16/1 -14%) Williethebuilder		16 16/1(-14%)																															(18) Williethebuilder 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 18 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft, 14/1) on NH debut 16 days ago. Fairyhouse sales bumper fifth looks a work in progress but has ability.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 +0%) Joyeux Vivo		7 7/1(+0%)																															(8) Joyeux Vivo 7/1, Kapgarde gelding. Dam 1½m bumper winner in France. Same connections' as Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share so a market move for him would look significant From respected yard and well worth a market check on debut.
4	11 4th (11) (3.5/1 +0%) Ninth Loch		3.5 3.5/1(+0%)																															(11) Ninth Loch 3.5/1, Footstepsinthesand gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including 1m/9f winner in Scandinavia Rocky. Dam unraced. Makes obvious appeal for top stable. Flat-bred newcomer is top yard's sole runner and demands respect.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 -82%) Master Otis		20 20/1(-82%)																															(9) Master Otis 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/1, second of 11 in bumper at Thurles (16f, soft) 38 days ago, no match for winner. C&D fourth ran to a similar level of form when second at Thurles; more likely needed here.
6th	20 6th (20) (10/1 -11%) Rainbow Lily		10 10/1(-11%)																															(20) Rainbow Lily 10/1, Getaway filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Code Name Lise. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Welsh Shadow. Likely type on paper for her top stable. Half-sister to a bumper winner appears the Elliott pick with Jamie Codd on.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -83%) Dollar Nolimit		11 11/1(-83%)																															(3) Dollar Nolimit 11/1, 10/3, third of 10 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 62 days ago. Respected. C&D third in February; held entry in Grade 1 here on Wednesday so well-regarded.
8th	15 8th (15) (80/1 -142%) Shengai Enki		80 80/1(-142%)																															(15) Shengai Enki 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in bumper at Naas (15.6f, good to soft, 13/2) on NH debut 73 days ago. Ran below market expectations on Naas debut; hard to fancy in this likely stronger race.
9th	4 9th (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Downmexicoway		2.5 2.5/1(+29%)																															(4) Downmexicoway 2.5/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Dhowin (2½m-3¼m winner) and bumper winner Straight Home. Successful sole start in points (Feb 5). Betting should guide on Rules debut. Belharbour points' winner and eyecatching jockey booking for Rules debut.
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 +0%) Gabriel Ranger		50 50/1(+0%)																															(5) Gabriel Ranger 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when third of 11 in bumper at Thurles (16f, soft, 40/1) 38 days ago. Will need more again here. Thurles third could have still more to offer and yard going great guns on the Flat of late.
11th	19 11th (19) (100/1 -203%) Majestic Topaz		100 100/1(-203%)																															(19) Majestic Topaz 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in bumper (80/1) at Naas (15.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 73 days ago. Respectable bumper debut at Naas without really threatening; should improve.
12th	12 12th (12) (100/1 -300%) One Big Boum		100 100/1(-300%)																															(12) One Big Boum 100/1, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Gusty Rocky and useful hurdler (stays 21f) Goodbye Someday out of very smart 2m-2½m hurdle winner Liss A Paoraigh. Newcomer from a good family; worth a market check on debut.
13th	10 13th (10) (150/1 -200%) Monarch Of All		150 150/1(-200%)																															(10) Monarch Of All 150/1, Imperial Monarch gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Tough Trade and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Grand Turina. Unlikely source of a first-time out bumper winner.
14th	2 14th (2) (10/1 +17%) Ankud		10 10/1(+17%)																															(2) Ankud 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Beaten 20 lengths when third at Gowran (16f, heavy, 4/5) 89 days ago but had shaped with promise when runner-up on debut at Naas prior to that. Player on the debut form. Beaten favourite both starts but definite contender and better ground could suit.
15th	17 15th (17) (16/1 +36%) Will Wilde		16 16/1(+36%)																															(17) Will Wilde 16/1, Martaline gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat in France. Of limited appeal on breeding but yard's bumper runners always demand respect.
16th	16 16th (16) (40/1 -21%) Tom Pepper		40 40/1(-21%)																															(16) Tom Pepper 40/1, Morpheus gelding. Closely related to a Flat winner, and half-brother to 4 winners, including fair hurdler The Abbey, stays 3m,. Dam 1m winner who stayed easy 10.7f. Flat-bred a rare bumper runner for veteran trainer.
17th	7 17th (7) (100/1 -100%) Jerk		100 100/1(-100%)																															(7) Jerk 100/1, Conillon gelding. Half-brother to French chaser Ipanama. Dam placed over fences in France. Newcomer of limited appeal on breeding.
18th	6 18th (6) (66/1 -32%) Howdoyalikeherhome		66 66/1(-32%)																															(6) Howdoyalikeherhome 66/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Ballyvic Boru, stays 21f. Dam tailed off in bumper. Half-brother to a bumper winner; small yard having a good season.
19th	13 19th (13) (150/1 -127%) Prince Quattro		150 150/1(-127%)																															(13) Prince Quattro 150/1, Notnowcato gelding. Dam, placed in points, sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful but unreliable staying chaser Earth Planet. Notnowcato gelding is first foal of a placed pointer.
20th	14 20th (14) (14/1 +13%) Reliance Kid		14 14/1(+13%)																															(14) Reliance Kid 14/1, Reliable Man gelding. Dam (c114/h127), 17f-21f hurdles/chase winner in France, half-sister to French 17f/2¼m hurdles/chase winner Rombaldi. One of 2 newcomers from top yard. Respected if the betting vibes are strong. Newcomer seemingly the lesser-fancied of the Elliott trio.
21st	21 21st (21) (40/1 -60%) Scarlet Grace		40 40/1(-60%)																															(21) Scarlet Grace 40/1, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Dam modest maiden hurdler. Newcomer from good jumping family and from a respected source.
22nd	22 22nd (22) (250/1 -213%) Sky Tempest		250 250/1(-213%)																															(22) Sky Tempest 250/1, Cloudings filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Spin The Coin, stayed 2¼m. Dam point winner out of useful hurdle/fairly useful chase winner up to 21f Image de Marque. Newcomer of limited appeal.

LTO Selection:

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It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary. However, some horses that stand out are 3.5/1 (4) DOWNMEXICOWAY, Belharbour, 9/1 (20) RAINBOW LILY, and 12/1 (2) ANKUD. 3.5/1 (4) DOWNMEXICOWAY has had a successful sole start in points and has an eyecatching jockey booking for his Rules debut. Belharbour has a strong pedigree and comes from a top yard. 9/1 (20) RAINBOW LILY is the Elliott pick with Jamie Codd on and has a pedigree that suggests she will do well. 12/1 (2) ANKUD has shown promise in his two maiden races and could perform well on better ground. Ultimately, the betting will guide on many of these horses' debut performances.

DOLLAR NOLIMIT made a highly encouraging racecourse debut when a close-up third behind Speculatrix over course and distance in February. It will be interesting to see how the winner of that race runs in the 6.00 here. Downmexicoway was an impressive winner of his only point-to-point start and that form has been advertised by the third horse since. Peter Fahey is always a trainer to respect at these festival meetings. Tom Pepper is a rare National Hunt runner for leading Flat trainer Kevin Prendergast. A well-bred son of Morpheus, he is related to a number of winners under both codes. Ninth Loch has to be respected as the sole Willie Mullins-trained representative in this finale.

The suggestion is Willie Mullins newcomer NINTH LOCH, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Dollar Nolimit and Ankud may prove best of those with experience. Rainbow Lily, Reliance Kid and Joyeux Vivo are other newcomers to keep a close eye on in the betting.

A chance is taken on DOWNMEXICOWAY, whose point-to-point win has been franked since and has Derek O'Connor in the saddle

19:45 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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T	Top Time speeed rated
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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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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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