Punchestown Races & Results 1 Wednesday 1st May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Punchestown Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 1st May 2024

There were 42 Races on Wednesday 1st May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Punchestown, 8 races at Ascot, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Brighton, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 1st May 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:30 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	23 1st (23) (17/2 -13%) Harsh	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(23) Harsh 17/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, creditable fourth of 22 in juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 40/1) 50 days ago, running on. This step up in trip is likely to suit on this ground and could be a very big player.
2	22 2nd (22) (22/1 -57%) West Away	22 22/1(-57%)	(22) West Away 22/1, 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Second in a Tramore handicap hurdlelatest but up another 2lb for that; might fall short.
3	16 3rd (16) (80/1 -100%) Global Export	80 80/1(-100%)	(16) Global Export 80/1, 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 164 days ago. Continues to disappoint over hurdles. Well beaten in a Navan handicap hurdle in November when last seen; others preferred.
4	15 4th (15) (10/1 -54%) Como Park	10 10/1(-54%)	(15) Como Park 10/1, Winner over hurdles at Cork in November. Creditable fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, running on late. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on and he's of serious interest. Solid effort in a Naas novice handicap last time; better ground will be in his favour.
5th	11 5th (11) (28/1 +15%) Luminous Light	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Luminous Light 28/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Gowran (20.1f, heavy) 74 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Likely to bounce back given overall profile. Put in a rare below par effort at Gowran in February when last seen and has to bounce back.
6th	19 6th (19) (33/1 +18%) Champella	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Champella 33/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 58 days ago. May come on for that reappearance. Undoubtedly needed the run after a year off at Leopardstown in March; big ask here though.
7th	1 7th (1) (66/1 +0%) Baltic Bird	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Baltic Bird 66/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in August. 33/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 151 days ago. Beaten a long way in a Fairyhouse handicap in December when last seen; others preferred.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 -17%) Dark Note	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Dark Note 14/1, Creditable second of 10 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Up in trip, which should suit. Good Naas run; more needed here but has an each-way if he stays the extra few furlongs.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 +24%) Mister Beeton	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) Mister Beeton 50/1, Course winner. Below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well beaten at Cork last time; cheekpieces tried and ground in his favour but has it to do.
18	18 \|F\| (18) (80/1 -300%) Smooth Scotch	80 80/1(-300%)	(18) Smooth Scotch 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, good second of 22 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft), running on. Off over 2 years. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not easy to assess. Probably best watched on his handicap debut after two years off but worth watching.
26	26 \|U\| (26) (28/1 -40%) Elusive Prince	28 28/1(-40%)	(26) Elusive Prince 28/1, 16/1, third of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. First reserve; point winner and solid effort in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month.
10th	13 10th (13) (28/1 +15%) Party Playboy	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Party Playboy 28/1, 10/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (22.2f, heavy) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces back on. Back after four years and has shown that he retains some ability; interesting runner.
11th	25 11th (25) (7/4 +56%) Walk Away Harry	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(25) Walk Away Harry 7/4, Promising individual. 6/1, good third of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Tongue strap on first time and his opening mark could be lenient based on bumper form. Good run at Cork; tried in a tongue-tie here and could be attractively handicapped.
12th	7 12th (7) (25/1 +24%) Striking	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Striking 25/1, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft, 18/1) 45 days ago. Slight drop in trip in his favour. His wins have come on good ground but yet to really convince over this trip.
13th	10 13th (10) (25/1 -25%) Joyau De Thaix	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Joyau De Thaix 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy, 20/1) 32 days ago. Has work to do. Strong gallop will suit although the better ground is very much an unknown.
14th	9 14th (9) (22/1 -10%) Heliko Conti	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Heliko Conti 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Naas (19f, heavy) 52 days ago. Headgear quickly removed. Below best last twice but easy to make a case for on Leopardstown run; handles the ground.
15th	3 15th (3) (9/1 +18%) Final Orders	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Final Orders 9/1, 25/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Out of form over fences this season but still well in over flights if close to his best.
16th	5 16th (5) (18/1 -13%) The Other Mozzie	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) The Other Mozzie 18/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in December. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 16/1) 31 days ago, running on. Progressing well. Third in a novice handicap at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie retained here off the same mark.
17th	4 17th (4) (18/1 -29%) Napper Tandy	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Napper Tandy 18/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft, 10/3) 12 days ago. Should be more to come from him in this sphere. Close third in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle two weeks ago after a year off; more needed.
18th	20 18th (20) (80/1 -60%) Mighty Jeremy	80 80/1(-60%)	(20) Mighty Jeremy 80/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in February. 17/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Must improve. Been at his best on testing ground though and won't get a soft lead here; others preferred.
19th	17 19th (17) (12/1 -100%) Maroto	12 12/1(-100%)	(17) Maroto 12/1, Highly promising individual. 6/5 and tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago, running on. Open to plenty of progress now handicapping for top yard. Has potential for plenty of improvement and could well jump much better on this ground.
20th	8 20th (8) (80/1 +20%) Ballywilliam Boy	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) Ballywilliam Boy 80/1, 100/1, seventh of 9 in novice chase at Thurles (16.3f, soft) on debut over fences 78 days ago. Quickly back over timber. Returned in November after 21 months off and no real trace of his best form; up against it.
21st	21 21st (21) (11/2 +50%) Park Of Kings	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(21) Park Of Kings 11/2, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last season. 8/1, respectable fifth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 88 days ago. Down in trip. Enters calculations. This trip should be ideal and very much a player here with ground in his favour.

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DARK NOTE has an each-way chance in a typically competitive renewal of this race. Andrew Slattery's charge is up in trip, but has contested some valuable handicap hurdles with a close second in the Lartigue at Listowel a notable effort. Harsh was trapped out wide in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival, but still finished fourth. A big run over this new trip wouldn't be surprising. Maroto makes his handicap debut and, as the sole representative for Willie Mullins, has to be respected. Final Orders has an obvious chance as he bids to exploit a much lower hurdles mark in relation to his chase rating. He wouldn't want too much rain, though.

This looks a hot handicap for the grade with WALK AWAY HARRY of particular interest at the foot of the weights given he's well treated on his bumper form for an ultra-shrewd yard. Como Park has blinkers back on over his ideal trip so he's on the shortlist, with Maroto another potential big improver for Willie Mullins.

The selection is the possibly well-handicapped WALK AWAY HARRY(nap) a bumper winner here last year and a big eye-catcher at Cork

14:30 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +13%) Backtonormal	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Backtonormal 7/1, 8/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 7 to Blizzard of Oz in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 59 days ago. Since joined Gavin Cromwell and is worth monitoring in market. Third in races won by Answer To Kayf and Blizzard Of Oz, needs to find extra, yard debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 -22%) Answer To Kayf	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Answer To Kayf 11/4, Made the most of a return to a lower grade when doubling his tally over hurdles at Naas (19.1f) in February and improved again when fourth in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham since. Remains fairly treated. Confirmed a high standard of form when fourth in Irish-dominated Martin Pipe, good chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 +31%) Black Bamboo	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Black Bamboo 11/2, Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark at Cork in October and has shaped well in handicaps since, finishing sixth in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival and valuable handicap at Aintree in recent months. Warrants respect. Form in staying handicaps at leading venue has been respectable, could go well.
4	3 4th (3) (13/8 +19%) Blizzard Of Oz	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(3) Blizzard Of Oz 13/8, Promising type. Career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 6/4) 59 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Purse Price, shaken up to assert. Back up in trip. Should go well again. Strong overall claims but not guaranteed to reverse Naas form with Answer To Kayf.
5th	13 5th (13) (18/1 +28%) Theflyingbee	18 18/1(+28%)	(13) Theflyingbee 18/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/8, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Drumgill. This is much more competitive. Won in good style at Bellewstown last week and deserves to have a shot at this prize.
6th	4 6th (4) (22/1 -38%) Iceberg Theory	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Iceberg Theory 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. More on plate here. Addition of cheekpieces seemed to work when winning over 2m4f at Navan, left off now.
7th	15 7th (15) (33/1 -32%) Mi Lucky Cailin	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Mi Lucky Cailin 33/1, Fair hurdler. 7/1, good second of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Each-way claims. Runner-up on her last three maiden hurdle starts, tough task against so many winners.
8th	7 8th (7) (11/1 +21%) Aeros Luck	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Aeros Luck 11/1, Off the mark at Listowel (16f) in September and improved on that (back from 7 months off) when very good sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Interesting contender. Consistent on decent ground last summer, should be better for last month's Naas run.
9th	12 9th (12) (40/1 -150%) Purse Price	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Purse Price 40/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Thurles in January. 7/2, fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Only one win from 16 starts under rules, reported blowing hard after poor Navan run.
10th	2 10th (2) (20/1 -150%) Any Road	20 20/1(-150%)	(2) Any Road 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in November. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy) 31 days ago. Others look better treated. Close up in fourth behind Answer To Kayf at Naas, fair placed form in handicaps since then.
11th	8 11th (8) (100/1 -203%) My Gaffer	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) My Gaffer 100/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Bit below form tenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 127 days ago. Up in trip. Others preferred. Fourth in a Navan Grade 3 novice in November; handicap form does not inspire confidence.
12th	11 12th (11) (150/1 -127%) On Lovers Walk	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) On Lovers Walk 150/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable second of 9 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 20 days ago. Work to do with principals here, however. Has been placed four times in maiden hurdles, not suited by the race conditions..
13th	9 13th (9) (125/1 -213%) Drumgill	125 125/1(-213%)	(9) Drumgill 125/1, Modest hurdler. Very good 3¼ lengths second of 10 to Theflyingbee in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 16/1) 7 days ago. Up against it. Good run behind Theflyingbee at Bellewstown; others have much stronger credentials.
14th	16 14th (16) (250/1 -67%) Ivy Hall	250 250/1(-67%)	(16) Ivy Hall 250/1, Modest hurdler. Below form 23½ lengths fifth of 10 to Theflyingbee in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 11/1) 7 days ago. Uphill task. 95-rated mare was a remote fifth behind Theflyingbee at Bellewstown last week.
15th	14 15th (14) (80/1 -60%) Confidential Gosip	80 80/1(-60%)	(14) Confidential Gosip 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 7½ lengths fourth of 10 to Theflyingbee in novice hurdle (12/1) at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Improvement required to play a part here. Shaped quite well when fourth to Theflyingbee at Bellewstown, stepping up in grade now.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (80/1 +20%) Our Girl Sal	80 80/1(+20%)	(17) Our Girl Sal 80/1, Modest hurdler. Below form 28¼ lengths seventh of 14 to Black Bamboo in novice hurdle (6/1) at Cork (20.4f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Work to do. Chance is not obvious but the trainer won has two of the last three editions.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (250/1 -67%) Mont Beuvray	250 250/1(-67%)	(10) Mont Beuvray 250/1, Modest hurdler. 20/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago won by Theflyingbee. Plenty to find on form. Placed in a bumper, has looked limited in seven attempts hurdling, out of his depth.

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BLIZZARD OF OZ looks a likely sort for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. The form of his latest victory at Leopardstown was emphatically franked when the horse in fourth came out and landed a Fairyhouse Grade 2 novice hurdle by a wide margin. Answer To Kayf emerged from Cheltenham with credit following a staying-on fourth in the Martin Pipe. He enjoyed a similar trip when delivering the goods at Naas and his rating of 138 entitles him to be heavily involved. Backtonormal has form behind both Blizzard Of Oz and Answer To Kayf and has since switched stables to the in-form Gavin Cromwell.

AEROS LUCK remains with potential and shaped well on his return from a break at Naas last month. He gets the nod. Answer To Kayf, Blizzard of Oz and Black Bamboo make up the shortlist.

The 7lb claimed by John Shinnick could prove crucial. He gets on well with ANSWER TO KAYF who ran well in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham

15:05 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +75%) Gorgeous Tom	4 4/1(+75%)	(8) Gorgeous Tom 4/1, 11/10, confirmed previous promise after 3 months off when winning 19-runner maiden hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago, staying on well. Bred to stay at least 2½m and may yet do better. Unknown quantity over this trip, perhaps not sure to stay as well as stablemate Tag Man.
2	9 2nd (9) (Evens +28%) Mistergif	0 Evens(+28%)	(9) Mistergif Evens, Fair form in couple of hurdle runs in France but different proposition when making winning start for new yard in maiden at Limerick (2m) in January. Acquitted himself with plenty of credit up in a couple of Grade 1s subsequently and no surprise should he regain the winning thread. Fifth in the Supreme Novices', will be hard to beat if recovered from Grade 1 Aintree bid.
3	1 3rd (1) (22/1 -120%) Antrim Coast	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Antrim Coast 22/1, Confirmed abundant hurdles debut promise when taking a 19-runner course maiden in October. Just edged out by the progressive Butch upped to 3m at Cheltenham later that month but ran poorly in a first-time tongue tie back there (20.2f, good to soft) in January. Needs to find his form again after a Cheltenham run in January that was too bad to be true.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 -55%) Cleatus Poolaw	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(4) Cleatus Poolaw 17/2, Winner in hurdle at Naas in January. Bit below form ninth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft, 15/2) 48 days ago. Remains lightly raced and could get back on the up here. Consistent before failing to stay 3m in the Pertemps Final, solid place chance.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 -60%) Freemans Bay	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Freemans Bay 40/1, Improved for the switch to hurdling when won 14-runner maiden (14/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) just under 6 weeks ago, leading last and asserting close home. More required. Made a fine start over hurdles with 2m4f maiden win at Cork, takes a big jump in class now.
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 +20%) Barry Lyndon	20 20/1(+20%)	(2) Barry Lyndon 20/1, Course winner on debut. 18/1, back on track when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. Fair fourth in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap, others better suited by the race conditions..
7th	3 7th (3) (80/1 -220%) Binge Worthy	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Binge Worthy 80/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 20/1, back on track when third of 4 in novice hurdle at Navan (21.7f, heavy) 39 days ago, having run of race. Dismal effort at Fairyhouse in January; some reassurance from Navan run, stable outsider.
8th	11 8th (11) (40/1 -186%) Sempo	40 40/1(-186%)	(11) Sempo 40/1, Useful chaser. 12/1, proved he retains ability back over hurdles after the best part of 3 years off when second of 5 in minor event hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 31 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Has run only twice since 2021, ran as well as could have been expected at Cork on return.
9th	5 9th (5) (25/1 -108%) Don Chalant	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Don Chalant 25/1, Useful hurdler. 9/1, showed improved form to get off the mark when winning 18-runner maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) 32 days ago, forging clear. Lightly-raced sort for his age and capable of better again. Won 2m4f maiden at Fairyhouse readily on third start for Pat Foley, more on his plate now.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (15/2 +17%) East India Express	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) East India Express 15/2, One win from 3 runs this season. Ran well when second of 13 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 81 days ago, sticking to his task. Both wins on good going at Kempton, fair Newbury run on latest, home team looks too strong.
10th	15 10th (15) (80/1 -400%) Lady Bluebird	80 80/1(-400%)	(15) Lady Bluebird 80/1, Bumper winner who stepped up markedly from her hurdling debut after 11 weeks off when winning 15-runner maiden hurdle (9/2) at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Faces a stiff task here though. Course bumper winner over 2m2f, confirmed stamina with 2m4f maiden hurdle win, tough task.
11th	14 11th (14) (250/1 -400%) Zulu Mike	250 250/1(-400%)	(14) Zulu Mike 250/1, Built on debut showing when third of 18 in maiden hurdle (10/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago. This obviously much more difficult. Can probably win a maiden in due course judged on Clonmel third, this is very demanding.
12th	16 12th (16) (300/1 -500%) Real Empire	300 300/1(-500%)	(16) Real Empire 300/1, Ran below previous form when sixth of 10 in bumper at Ballinrobe (15.8f, soft, 7/1) 12 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Placed in bumpers, lacks hurdling experience, faces unenviable task against older rivals.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (15/2 -25%) No Flies On Him	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(10) No Flies On Him 15/2, Made a winning debut at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day. 5/1, didn't get home when 36¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Captain Cody in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. This more suitable. Good impression made when winning a maiden has become tarnished but unwise to rule out.

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MISTERGIF ought to find this company to his liking. This Zarak gelding has contested Grade 1 contests on his last two starts and his fifth at Cheltenham and fourth at Aintree should have him more than competitive up in trip here. Cleatus Poolaw didn't have the smoothest passage when unplaced in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Prior to that, though, he was in a consistent vein of form which gives him claims. Antrim Coast won his maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track. He found a Grade 2 assignment at Cheltenham too hot, but has been freshened up. Nicky Henderson's raider East India Express should be given a market check.

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend combined to take this last year with subsequent Grade 1 winning chaser Grangeclare West and they can repeat the feat with MISTERGIF, who has been highly tried on both starts since winning his maiden and should find this assignment easier. Gorgeous Tom got off the mark at Naas last month, so he's put forward as the main threat stepping up in trip, with No Flies On Him and Cleatus Poolaw another couple fancied to go well, too.

Following Grade 1 attempts at Cheltenham and Aintree, MISTERGIF should take advantage of this significant drop in class

15:40 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (7/4 +30%) Dancing City	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Dancing City 7/4, Smart hurdler. Career best when winning 8-runner Sefton Novices' Hurdle (4/1) at Aintree (24.7f, soft) 19 days ago by 5½ lengths from The Jukebox Man. Capable of reversing the Albert Bartlett form with old rival Stellar Story. Similar track to Aintree will play to his strengths and good ground will not be an issue.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +18%) High Class Hero	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) High Class Hero 9/1, Useful hurdler. Pulled up in Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) (10/1) at Cheltenham (24f, heavy) 47 days ago won by Stellar Story. Impressive on penultimate outing and not one to write off completely. Better ground here than at Cheltenham will be okay for him and better can be expected.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 -35%) Better Days Ahead	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Better Days Ahead 9/2, Smart hurdler. 5/1, career best when winning 21-runner Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (20.2f, heavy) 47 days ago, staying on strongly. Can improve further and leading claims. Stayed on strongly to win the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; this trip could suit very well.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 -33%) Stellar Story	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Stellar Story 10/3, Smart hurdler. Career best when winning 13-runner Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) at Cheltenham (24f, heavy, 33/1) 47 days ago by head from The Jukebox Man, suited by emphasis on stamina. Major player. Looks an out-and-out stayer and may not be as well suited by this test, but should go well.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +33%) Lecky Watson	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Lecky Watson 5/1, Useful hurdler. Hooded for 1st time, good 8 lengths fifth of 13 to Stellar Story in Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) (16/1) at Cheltenham (24f, heavy) 47 days ago, not ideally placed. Not ruled out. Fifth in the Albert Bartlett; more needed here but can get into the shake-up.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -14%) Backmersackme	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Backmersackme 16/1, 8/15, won 12-runner bumper at Cork (19f, heavy) on NH debut 30 days ago. Clearly has plenty of talent but this is a tricky assignment on hurdling debut. Workmanlike winner of a point-to-point bumper at Cork a month ago; much bigger test here.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -52%) Cuta Des As	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Cuta Des As 50/1, Latest win in hurdle here in February. Pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final (16/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 31 days ago won by Jade De Grugy. Easy to look elsewhere. Pulled up in a Grade 1 mares hurdle at Fairyhouse over Easter; can be ruled out.

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Gordon Elliott's STELLAR STORY might take the scalp of Dancing City again. He beat Dancing City into third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival and his vanquished foe came out and scooted home in a Grade 1 at Aintree. Stellar Story has had a break since Cheltenham and could just be the fresher of the pair. Stellar Story's stablemate Better Days Ahead would want more rain but shouldn't be underestimated, while Backmersackme is pitched in here for shrewd connections.

DANCING CITY was most impressive at Aintree and, although behind Stellar Story in the Albert Bartlett on his penultimate outing, he's capable of reversing the form with that rival under more suitable conditions. Better Days Ahead is another definite player on the back of success in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham.

Preference is for Eliott's BETTER DAYS AHEAD, who indicated in winning the Martin Pipe that he might relish the step up to this trip

16:15 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +68%) Redemption Day	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) Redemption Day 9/2, One win from 3 runs last season. 2/1 and hooded for 1st time, improved to win 7-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 30 days ago, pushed out. Looks vulnerable back at the top level. Second in this event two years ago, in fine shape again this term, strong second-string.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) The Yellow Clay	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) The Yellow Clay 16/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. Creditable 12 lengths sixth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 17/2) 49 days ago. Needs to find more. Promising run at Leopardstown, third-best of the Elliott squad when sixth at Cheltenham.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 -9%) William Munny	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) William Munny 6/1, Well-bred 6yo who is two from two in impressive fashion, quickening clear in ready style at Naas a couple of months ago. Definite player upped in grade. Winner left-handed at Naas and Navan, capable of a big run having sidestepped Cheltenham.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -100%) Sounds Victorius	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Sounds Victorius 28/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. One win from 3 runs last season. 5½ lengths fourth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 66/1) 49 days ago. Place claims. 66-1 Cheltenham fourth, hard to see him turning the tables on the winner and second.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 -43%) Romeo Coolio	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Romeo Coolio 5/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1¾ lengths second of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 18/1) 49 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards. Put in a spirited effort at Cheltenham, faces an intriguing rematch with Jasmin De Vaux.
6th	1 6th (1) (80/1 +20%) Argento Boy	80 80/1(+20%)	(1) Argento Boy 80/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 32 lengths fourteenth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper (18/1) at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. Uphill task. Won readily on debut at Fairyhouse in January, 18-1 when down the field at Cheltenham.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 -32%) Switch From Diesel	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Switch From Diesel 66/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 16/1, good 2½ lengths second of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil in Grade 2 mares bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 87 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Second to Mullins-trained winner of the Grade 2 mares' event at Dublin Racing Festival.
8th	3 8th (3) (6/4 +8%) Jasmin De Vaux	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(3) Jasmin De Vaux 6/4, Won sole start in points and justified prohibitive odds with ease in a 12-runner contest at Naas on Rules debut. Big step up to land the Champion Bumper from Romeo Coolio and leading claims of adding another big prize. Delivered a 13th Cheltenham bumper win for trainer, sets the standard, rematch with second.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 -230%) Shuttle Diplomacy	33 33/1(-230%)	(11) Shuttle Diplomacy 33/1, Winning start at Naas and followed up in 10-runner listed bumper (13/8) at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) 38 days ago by 7½ lengths from Putapoundinthejar, impressively. Can go on progressing, so not without hope for all this is a marked step up. Backed up Naas win with impressive front-running success in a Listed bumper at Limerick.
10th	4 10th (4) (200/1 +0%) My Great Mate	200 200/1(+0%)	(4) My Great Mate 200/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 24½ lengths ninth of 10 to Jeroboam Machin in Gr 2 bumper (50/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 88 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two bumper wins, in rear in Grade 2 at Leopardstown, one of the stable outsiders now.
11th	10 11th (10) (25/1 +24%) You Oughta Know	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) You Oughta Know 25/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 15/2 and hooded for 1st time, below form 21 lengths tenth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. Trainer going well. Has probably slipped in the stable's pecking order after mid-field finish at Cheltenham.
12th	2 12th (2) (9/1 +10%) Harbour Highway	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Harbour Highway 9/1, Won sole start in points and followed suit in 9-runner bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy) on NH debut 39 days ago, readily. Open to progress and worth a crack at this level. Point winner, beat a well-fancied rival at Navan on bumper debut, promising youngster.

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JASMIN DE VAUX came wide and ran out a convincing winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and can confirm that form with several of these rivals that finished in behind. The Tirwanako gelding quickened up nicely in testing conditions then to beat Romeo Coolio and it's hard to see the runner-up turning the tables. Gordon Elliott's well-regarded charge could be suited by better ground now, though. A bigger danger may be the Barry Connell-trained William Munny. This Westerner gelding is unbeaten in two starts and was impressive when scoring at Naas in February. His trainer is very bullish about his ability and the six-year-old has the scope for further improvement.

JASMIN DE VAUX and Romeo Coolio filled the first two positions in the Champion Bumper and the obvious assumption is that they could fight this out too, with the former fancied to uphold the positions. Several arrive with the potential to do better, notably the unbeaten William Munny and Shuttle Diplomacy.

Perhaps better ground than at Cheltenham will enable ROMEO COOLIO to turn the tables on Jasmin De Vaux

16:50 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -5%) Fastorslow	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(5) Fastorslow 7/2, Inflicted defeats on Galopin des Champs in this race last year and Grade 1 in November but last year's Gold Cup winner saw him off by 4½ lengths in the Irish version at Leopardstown (3m, soft) in February. Unfortunate unseat in Gold Cup after and is the obvious threat to the favourite. Has inflicted two major defeats on Galopin Des Champs, Mullins horse has upper hand now.
2	6 2nd (6) (1/2 +32%) Galopin Des Champs	0.5 1/2(+32%)	(6) Galopin Des Champs 1/2, Outstanding staying chaser who recorded his 9th Grade 1 success when winning his second Cheltenham Gold Cup 7 weeks ago. Only second behind Fastorslow in this last year but fancied to make amends. Twice beaten by Fastorslow, now sets awesome standard as a dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 +25%) Hewick	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Hewick 12/1, Career-best effort when winning the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, albeit fortunate the race fell apart after 2 out. Missed the Gold Cup due to the ground and had a spin over hurdles at Aintree 18 days ago. Arrives fresh for this at least. Change of headgear. King George winner with a string of big wins to his name, should be better for Aintree run.
4	7 4th (7) (40/1 +39%) Gentlemansgame	40 40/1(+39%)	(7) Gentlemansgame 40/1, Smart staying hurdler who made a fine start over fences when landing the Charlie Hall (24.2f, heavy) at Wetherby in November. Never figured in Gold Cup but much better when fifth in Bowl at Aintree, left behind 2 out. Up against it again. Pulled up in Cheltenham Gold Cup, only fifth behind Gerri Colombe in the Bowl at Aintree.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 +0%) Appreciate It	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Appreciate It 33/1, High-class hurdler though only has a maiden/novice win to his name over fences. No match for Journey With Me in Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse (19.7f, heavy, 10/3) 30 days ago and easily passed over at this level. Split Fastorslow and Galopin Des Champs in the John Durkan, questions to answer now.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -56%) Conflated	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Conflated 25/1, Top-class chaser on his day but only success in last 2 seasons came in Savills Chase last term. Good placed efforts in Ryanair at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) and Melling Chase at Aintree (19.9f, soft) last 2 starts but to find with the principals back up in trip. Has begun to prosper again at around 2m4f, place chance here if his jumping holds up.
7th	9 7th (9) (33/1 -65%) Journey With Me	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Journey With Me 33/1, Smart chaser who endured a miserable Punchestown Festival experience for the second time in as many years when falling in Grade 1 novice 12 months ago. Couldn't justify favouritism on first run since at Navan in March but was a good winner of a Fairyhouse Grade 2 last month. This much harder. Beat Appreciate It handsomely in a Grade 2 Fairyhouse event, plenty to prove at this level.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 +0%) Capodanno	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Capodanno 33/1, High-class chaser who got back to winning ways when landing Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham in January and similar form despite shaping as if the drop in trip was against him when fourth in the Ryanair. However, made it 2 successive Grand National no-shows 18 days ago and this is a tough ask. Failed to stay in Grand National, not in the same league as stablemate Galopoin Des Champs.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (18/1 -13%) Corach Rambler	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Corach Rambler 18/1, High-class chaser who was a most impressive winner of Grand National last season. Produced a career best when a cracking third in Gold Cup at Cheltenham but got no further than the first when bidding to defend his crown at Aintree 18 days ago. This very much plan b. Last year's National hero, exited at first this year, game effort in Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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GALOPIN DES CHAMPS did get turned over in this last year but it's hard to oppose the dual Gold Cup winner. After a below-par effort on his return this season, in the John Durkan, he has been imperious in the top staying chases, culminating in a dominating performance at Cheltenham. Obviously Fastorslow lowered his colours in this last year and also in the John Durkan. He was no match for a peak Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup and didn't get a chance to test him at Cheltenham last time. Corach Rambler ran a cracker when third in the Gold Cup before a first-fence exit at Aintree in the Grand National. He could be place material.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS had presumably taken too much out of himself in the Gold Cup when second to Fastorslow in this 12 months ago but he's had an extra week to recover from his Cheltenham heroics this time around, so he's fancied to reverse the placings with his old rival. Corach Rambler got no further than the first in the Grand National 18 days ago but was a superb third in the Gold Cup prior to that and can place in this, too.

Having won both the Irish Gold Cup and the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a second time, GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is now firmly in the ascendant

17:25 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Punchestown Handicap Chase 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (11/4 +77%) Lets Go Champ	2.75 11/4(+77%)	(14) Lets Go Champ 11/4, Promising sort. Third of 5 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.6f, heavy, 11/8) 38 days ago. Unexposed and remains open to improvement back in a more truly-run affair. Not many chances taken with his mark but no surprise should there be more improvement.
2	15 2nd (15) (18/1 -13%) Must Be Obeyed	18 18/1(-13%)	(15) Must Be Obeyed 18/1, Course winner. Ran well at this meeting last season. Mixed record this term, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap chase (7/1) at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy) 32 days ago. Improved effort at Fairyhouse last time; goes on the ground and could go well.
3	2 3rd (2) (25/1 -79%) Authorized Art	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Authorized Art 25/1, Useful chaser who returned with improved efforts in cheekpieces to finish in the frame in the Galway Plate and Kerry National, but not seen since pulled up in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November. Galway Plate runner-up off for five months and likely to come on for this.
4	6 4th (6) (18/1 -125%) Jetoile	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Jetoile 18/1, Ended last season on the up, landing back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow before making a winning return in Old Roan Chase at Aintree. After another 3 months off, shaped well when fourth at Cheltenham (20.6f) but needs to shrug off a poor run at Newbury. Pulled up in a Grade 3 at Newbury in March when last seen; others preferred.
5th	11 5th (11) (22/1 -38%) Brideswell Lad	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Brideswell Lad 22/1, Course winner who returned to form from out of the blue with a career-best win in 10-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 59 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Won the Pat Taaffe (off 10 lb lower) at this meeting last season so must be respected. Showed his well-being when landing a Listed handicap chase at Leopardstown; has a chance.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 -52%) Embittered	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Embittered 50/1, Back to winning ways at Navan in December. Respectable eleventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) but ran poorly in the Topham at Aintree since. Not that competitive in the Plate at Cheltenham or the Topham at Aintree. others preferred.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 -14%) Adamantly Chosen	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Adamantly Chosen 16/1, Made most of a good opportunity when resuming winning ways in 5-runner Down Royal chase (26.2f) in March. Reportedly bled when pulled up in Grand National 18 days ago. Beaten a mile in the Grand National last time; others look more likely.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -17%) Seddon	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Seddon 14/1, In excellent form for new yard last season, winning at the Cheltenham (chase) and Punchestown (hurdle) Festivals in the spring. Had a couple of runs over hurdles in the autumn but not seen since. Ground in his favour and should be a contender here if forward enough.
9th	7 9th (7) (28/1 +15%) Indiana Jones	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Indiana Jones 28/1, Seems to have put his jumping issues behind him and picked up a couple of novice chase wins last season, notably a Grade 3 at Navan (2m). Better for return when fourth in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter in November and excuses at Leopardstown since. Grade 3 winner at Navan last year but not at his best in three runs this season.
10	10 \|B\| (10) (8/1 +33%) Watch House Cross	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Watch House Cross 8/1, Hit the ground running returned to this sphere when landing pair of small-field novice events at Wexford last summer. Yet to build on that since, though, just a respectable ninth of 21 in the Plate at the Cheltenham Festival (20.6f, soft) 48 days ago. Can compete at this level and no surprise should he play a hand here.
17	17 \|B\| (17) (28/1 -75%) Union Park	28 28/1(-75%)	(17) Union Park 28/1, Capitalised on a lower hurdles mark in 12-runner handicap (12/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) before producing best effort to date back chasing when close third at Naas in January. This much tougher. Winning hurdler and chaser this season; 3lb wrong but not hard to see him with a chance.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (7/2 -17%) James Du Berlais	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) James Du Berlais 7/2, Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January 2023. However, was an excellent second under a big weight in Topham at Aintree last month and he's a big player with a repeat. Caught late in the Topham over the National fences at Aintree; deserves a change of luck.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (20/1 -186%) Idas Boy	20 20/1(-186%)	(3) Idas Boy 20/1, Lightly-raced sort who made returned from year off to win 8-runner handicap chase here (21.3f, soft) in November, forging clear. Let down by jumping following month and off since, but clearly goes well fresh. Fell early in the Paddy Power Chase at Christmas when last seen; others preferred.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 +20%) Hereditary Rule	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Hereditary Rule 40/1, Produced a career-best effort when signing off last term with success in this race off 6 lb lower but lightly raced and no encouragement from 4 runs this season. Out of form but back down to a mark just 6lb higher than last year; watch the market.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (9/1 -13%) Bill Baxter	9 9/1(-13%)	(13) Bill Baxter 9/1, Winner of the Topham at Aintree 12 months ago but he turned in a laboured effort when only sixth of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Newbury (19.8f, soft) before getting no further than the third in this season's renewal of the Topham 19 days ago. Struggled to recover his best form this season but back to a winnable mark if he can.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (15/2 -36%) The Goffer	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(8) The Goffer 15/2, Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when fifth of 21 in Ultima Handicap at the Festival. Failed to stay in Grand National since but that was only 18 days ago. Drop in trip is a big plus. Looked like playing a hand in the Grand National before failing to stay; could be a player.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (66/1 -164%) Aarons Day	66 66/1(-164%)	(16) Aarons Day 66/1, Latest win in chase at Naas in January 2023. Not seen since pulled up in handicap chase at this meeting 12 months ago. Not seen since pulling up in a Grade A novice handicap here a year ago; best watched.

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LETS GO CHAMP looks on a nice weight and can land a deserved success. The Jeremy gelding has performed well in his three chase starts to date and ran a big race on his handicap debut when third to Hgranca De Thaix at Limerick in March. He remains on the same mark and there looks to be scope for further improvement. Willie Mullins saddles three with James Du Berlais heading the weights. He ran a big race when second over the National fences at Aintree last time and is only 1lb higher in this. Seddon had a terrific campaign last season and is one to note in the market on his return.

LETS GO CHAMP was unsuited by the slow pace when third at Limerick and this unexposed sort is potentially ahead of his mark in a race which promises to suit. The Goffer is well worth another try at this shorter trip and is next best ahead of Idas Boy, who has an excellent record fresh.

The selection is top-weight JAMES DU BERLAIS who has been very consistent all season and deserves a change of luck

18:00 Punchestown Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +20%) Familiar Dreams	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Familiar Dreams 4/1, Had begun to look exposed but has come on leaps and bounds since the turn of the year, taking another step forward when completing the hat-trick in listed bumper at Fairyhouse in March, making all and drawing clear final 1f. Respected again. Beat Magic McColgan in a Listed at Fairyhouse; can contend here if continuing her progress.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 +75%) Mozzies Sister	5 5/1(+75%)	(8) Mozzies Sister 5/1, Winner of her completed starts in points and well backed, she was impressive when winning 7-runner bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 41 days ago, travelling strongly and clear from 2f out. Player with the distinct possibility of more to come. Cork winner could be anything and is an exciting addition to this field.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/8 +32%) Aurora Vega	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(2) Aurora Vega 15/8, Promising sort who took the rise in class in her stride when completing bumper hat-trick at Gowran (2m) in September. Raced freely and not in same form back from 4 months off when fourth in Leopardstown Gr. 2 in February but she remains a good prospect. Came up short against stablemate Fleur Au Fusil at Leopardstown; still a big player..
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 -17%) Fleur Au Fusil	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Fleur Au Fusil 7/2, Promising mare who hasn't been fully extended to win first 2 starts, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstown over a month ago. Far from disgraced when seventh in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham since and return to mares' company a plus here. Seventh in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham; hood is left on and has a favourite's chance.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -100%) Femme Magnifique	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Femme Magnifique 50/1, Impressive winner at Thurles on debut in December but not in same form either start since, 15½ lengths fifth of 9 to Familiar Dreams in bumper at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Bumper winner at Thurles in December but has had her limitations exposed in better company.
6th	14 6th (14) (125/1 -25%) Thisistheway	125 125/1(-25%)	(14) Thisistheway 125/1, Came in for a good tactical ride when making a winning bumper debut at Wexford (16.7f) in August. However, well-beaten last of 9 to Aurora Vega in listed bumper at Gowran (2m, heavy) a month later and she may well prove vulnerable here on the back of 7 months off. Ran no race at Gowran latest behind Aurora Vega; up against it here after seven months off.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 -146%) Air Of Entitlement	16 16/1(-146%)	(1) Air Of Entitlement 16/1, Westerner mare. Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Dec 2023) and having been all the rage in the betting, she impressed in how she pulled clear in a slowly-run affair when winning mares' bumper at Cork (2m, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Open to improvement and worth her place at this level. Probably capable of significant improvement and not underestimated here.
8th	12 8th (12) (100/1 -203%) Sharp Object	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Sharp Object 100/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 33/1, tailed-off last of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil in Grade 2 mares' bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 87 days ago. Needs to get back on track now. Disappointing last twice and has a question or two to answer now.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 -32%) Roedora	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Roedora 33/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. Respectable 23 lengths sixth of 10 to Only By Night in listed bumper at Navan (16f, heavy, 7/1) 164 days ago. Dual winner; disappointing at Navan in November but this better ground will suit.
10th	10 10th (10) (40/1 -100%) Queens Melody	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Queens Melody 40/1, £60,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury mare. Placed both starts in points (latest Oct 2023) and despite showing inexperience, she won 13-runner bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft, 4/1) on NH debut 53 days ago, running green before asserting final 100 yds. More on her plate now but she's open to improvement. Won a bumper at Hereford in March; hard to assess in the context of this race.
11th	13 11th (13) (16/1 +0%) Speculatrix	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Speculatrix 16/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 20/1, 7½ lengths sixth of 16 to Diva Luna in Nickel Coin Mares' National Hunt Flat Race at Aintree (17f, soft) 20 days ago. Possible she'll be sharper here given that was her first start for 14 months. Very respectable sixth in the Grade 2 mares bumper at Aintree; could be more to come.
12th	6 12th (6) (25/1 +24%) Ma Belle Etoile	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Ma Belle Etoile 25/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in 8-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) in November. Promised more than she delivered (after 4 months off) when 11¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Familiar Dreams in bumper at Naas (15.5f) in March but she may be sharper for that run. Limerick winner; respectable effort behind Familiar Dreams at Fairyhouse but more needed.
13th	9 13th (9) (40/1 -186%) Neon Diamond	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Neon Diamond 40/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 9/2, won 10-runner bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy) 20 days ago, asserting final 1f. Represents leading stable and that unlikely to prove her limit. Limerick winner progressing but a bit more is needed here.
14th	7 14th (7) (28/1 -100%) Magic Mccolgan	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Magic Mccolgan 28/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 13/8, 5½ lengths second of 7 to Familiar Dreams in listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Remains lightly raced and she may yet have more to offer. Good second behind Familiar Dreams at Fairyhouse; needs more to be a factor here though.

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FAMILIAR DREAMS can cap a fantastic season with a fourth straight bumper success. The Postponed mare has really come into her own this year with some powerful front-running performances, including a commanding success in Listed company at Fairyhouse last time. She will make it a tough test for her rivals, particularly if getting a soft lead. Patrick Mullins partners Aurora Vega from the four Closutton runners. The daughter of Quevega was beaten at a short price in the Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival having won her previous three. Air Of Entitlement made a good impression on her Rules bow at Cork and is another for the shortlist.

Impressive when landing each of her first 3 starts in bumpers last summer, AURORA VEGA was probably keener than ideal back from 4 months off when fourth behind stablemate Fleur au Fusil at Leopardstown in February. However, she remains one to be positive about and a better showing can be expected here. Impressive debut winner Mozzies Sister and aforementioned Fleur au Fusil head up the dangers, along with Air of Entitlement who also impressed on her Rules debut.

The impression left by MOZZIES SISTER in making a winning track debut at Cork was very taking, and she can make the required step up

18:35 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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