Punchestown Races & Results 1 Saturday 4th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Punchestown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 4th May 2024

There were 53 Races on Saturday 4th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Thirsk, 9 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Hexham, 7 races at Yarmouth, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 4th May 2024

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14:30 Punchestown Conditions Chase 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +0%) Stumptown	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Stumptown 10/3, Smart chaser. Latest win in chase at Cheltenham in January. Unseated rider in minor event chase (11/2) at this course (33f, good to soft) on Thursday in race won by Singing Banjo, no chance for rider after receiving a bump. Back down in trip. Blunder at 20th then bumped by a loose horse and unseated before five out in the La Touche.
2	13 2nd (13) (14/1 +0%) Fameaftertheglory	14 14/1(+0%)	(13) Fameaftertheglory 14/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 26 NH runs. Below form 35½ lengths fourth of 14 to Singing Banjo in minor event chase (9/1) at this course (33f, good to soft) on Thursday. Back down in trip. Around 30l behind third-placed Coko Beach when fourth in the La Touche..
3	14 3rd (14) (10/3 +5%) Genois	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(14) Genois 10/3, Useful chaser. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 7/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 62 days ago. Player if cutting the errors out. 6l runner-up to Coko Beach here in February; fair fifth in a handicap at Leopardstown.
4	12 4th (12) (22/1 +0%) Enjoy D'allen	22 22/1(+0%)	(12) Enjoy D'allen 22/1, Fairly useful chaser. 25/1, below form 35½ lengths fifth of 14 to Singing Banjo in minor event chase at this course (33f, good to soft) on Thursday Back down in trip. Not a natural cross-country performer, remote fifth behind Singing Banjo here on Thursday..
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -100%) Longhouse Poet	14 14/1(-100%)	(4) Longhouse Poet 14/1, Course winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in minor event chase at Down Royal (26.2f, soft, 5/1) 48 days ago, hit eleventh. Won 2022 Thyestes and Down Royal conditions race last year, yet to hit form this campaign.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (3/1 +70%) Foxy Jacks	3 3/1(+70%)	(3) Foxy Jacks 3/1, Smart chaser. Course winner. Pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (34.3f, soft, 33/1) 21 days ago, struggling when hit second Foinavon. Back down in trip. Won 3m5f Cheltenham cross-country race last November, similar ability to Stumptown.
17	17 \|U\| (17) (8/1 +27%) Knockiel Synge	8 8/1(+27%)	(17) Knockiel Synge 8/1, Fair chaser. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 16-runner novice chase at this C&D (good to soft, 20/1) 4 days ago, well on top finish. RESERVE. First reserve, jumped well for Georgie Benson when making all to win on Tuesday.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 +75%) Cash Back	10 10/1(+75%)	(11) Cash Back 10/1, Useful chaser. Pulled up in minor event hurdle at Leopardstown (18.3f, soft, 6/5) 62 days ago, pulled up. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins but has joined a very capable yard. Ex-Willie Mullins, eight wins, disappointing over a shorter trip at Leopardstown in March.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 +60%) Artic Pearl	16 16/1(+60%)	(9) Artic Pearl 16/1, Fair chaser. Creditable third of 20 in minor event chase at this course (25f, good to soft, 80/1) in February 2023. Pulled up both starts in points since. Third over this course early last year, pulled up at Lisronagh in March after a layoff.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 +60%) Blast Of Koeman	40 40/1(+60%)	(10) Blast Of Koeman 40/1, Temperamental sort. Two wins from 55 NH runs. 66/1, pulled up in minor event chase at this course (33f, good to soft) on Thursday.. Back down in trip. Some good runs over the course in the past, getting on in years, pulled up on Thursday.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (66/1 +18%) A Rated	66 66/1(+18%)	(8) A Rated 66/1, Fair chaser. Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, unseated rider in minor event chase (200/1) at this course (33f, good to soft) on Thursday. Down in trip. Pulled up on last two starts in points, leading when unseating at 20th in the La Touche.

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COKO BEACH could be capable of adding to his record in this discipline if making a quick reappearance, despite the Gordon Elliott-trained nine-year-old finishing third behind the reopposing Singing Banjo in the La Touche Cup here on Thursday. Given his chase rating of 159, the selection is capable of better and ought to go close. Stumptown was going well in that contest when bumped and unseating his rider, so he must be respected. Foxy Jacks was pulled up in the Grand National last month but had earlier impressed when winning over the cross country course at Cheltenham in November. He is likely to have been aimed at this meeting for some time. Genois finished second here in February and is another to bear in mind.

Many of these ran in the incident-packed La Touche Cup on Thursday with STUMPTOWN probably the one to take out of the race with a view to today as he was going nicely when bumped and unseating rider. Coko Beach failed to get the job done but is still a threat, with Cash Back another to take seriously at this level.

It may pay to side with ROI MAGE, who won a French cross-country course last November and finished ninth in the Grand National

14:30 Punchestown Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 31f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	18 1st (18) (22/1 -10%) The Gradual Slope	22 22/1(-10%)	(18) The Gradual Slope 22/1, 20/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap chase at Navan (23.4f, heavy) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Placed last three runs, winning hurdles form over shorter, this trip may stretch stamina.
2	10 2nd (10) (13/2 +35%) Your Own Story	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(10) Your Own Story 13/2, Creditable second of 6 in handicap chase (9/2) at Kelso (23.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Shortlisted. Second in races over just short of 3m at Newcastle and Kelso in recent months, respected.
3	21 3rd (21) (28/1 +15%) Brucejack	28 28/1(+15%)	(21) Brucejack 28/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase (10/3) at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Uphill task here, though. Well fancied at Tramore with Paul Townend aboard but could finish only fourth, 7lb wrong.
4	11 4th (11) (28/1 -12%) Landen Calling	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Landen Calling 28/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Market Rasen in December. Below form fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 91 days ago so needs to bounce back. Won 3m3f Lincolnshire National at Market Rasen at Christmas, test of stamina should suit.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 -27%) Credo	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Credo 14/1, Six wins from 20 NH runs. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f, heavy, 10/1) 77 days ago. Stable having good spell. Merits consideration. Good runs over staying trips at Wincanton and Haydock, not as good at Haydock on latest.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 +59%) Bowtogreatness	9 9/1(+59%)	(4) Bowtogreatness 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Below form eleventh of 22 in handicap chase (18/1) at Cheltenham (26f, soft) 51 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off in the Kim Muir, when early interference may have been a factor, can do better.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -150%) Diol Ker	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Diol Ker 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.1f, heavy, 80/1) 33 days ago, pulled up before 4 out. Plenty to find on form. 1-22 over fences, found wanting in a series of big-value staying handicaps this term.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 +20%) Ontheropes	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Ontheropes 16/1, 66/1, good fifth of 26 in Scottish National at Ayr (31.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Very solid form claims. Encouragement from fifth in the Scottish National when only one length behind Klarc Kent.
9th	19 9th (19) (16/1 -45%) Read To Return	16 16/1(-45%)	(19) Read To Return 16/1, Below form fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, heavy, 4/1) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Dismal history of beaten favouritism, undependable is an understatement, may click one day.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (8/1 +33%) Western Zara	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Western Zara 8/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 8 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy, 9/1) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly. Second over an extended 3m at this venue last November, may improve from Fairyhouse run.
22	22 \|F\| (22) (33/1 +34%) He Fitz In	33 33/1(+34%)	(22) He Fitz In 33/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick in March. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft, 9/1) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Difficult ask. 12lb out of the handicap, very hard to fancy despite the merit of rider's 5lb claim.
15	15 \|U\| (15) (10/1 +9%) Outside The Door	10 10/1(+9%)	(15) Outside The Door 10/1, Course winner. Good second of 11 in handicap chase (18/1) at Leopardstown (28.3f, soft) 62 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Much encouragement can be taken from his second over an extended 3m4f at Leopardstown.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (28/1 -40%) Royal Thief	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Royal Thief 28/1, Course winner. 11/2, only fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 55 days ago. Significantly up in trip. More is needed. Twice a winner for Henry de Bromhead; out of form this season, does not appeal.
20	20 \|U\| (20) (50/1 +0%) Atacanter	50 50/1(+0%)	(20) Atacanter 50/1, Last of 11 in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft, 9/2) 20 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Second to He Fitz In at Limerick, in rear at Down Royal, 3lb out of the handicap.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (6/1 -9%) Klarc Kent	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Klarc Kent 6/1, Good fourth of 26 in Scottish National at Ayr (31.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Stable in good form. Progressing well recently. Big shout. Stayed on for fourth behind stablemate Macdermott in Scottish Grand National; good chance.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/1 -20%) Peaches And Cream	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Peaches And Cream 9/1, C&D winner. Running well in second when unseated rider last in handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.8f, good, 11/2) 8 days ago. In the picture. Was challenging for the lead when falling at the last in last week's Ulster National.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (12/1 -33%) Neveradullmoment	12 12/1(-33%)	(17) Neveradullmoment 12/1, 5/2, not seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Considered. Unconvincing form over staying trips, has failed to run to market expectations last twice.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +0%) Sir Bob	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Sir Bob 12/1, Course winner. Improved to win 11-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 8/1) 44 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip and one to consider. Won 3m4f Cork National; took advantage of his lower hurdles mark at same venue last time.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (16/1 +20%) History Of Fashion	16 16/1(+20%)	(14) History Of Fashion 16/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, creditable fifth of 20 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.1f, heavy) 33 days ago. One win from 30 NH runs. 1-23 over fences, often runs well in staying races, gallant fifth in Irish Grand National.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (18/1 -80%) Clonmeen	18 18/1(-80%)	(12) Clonmeen 18/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in December. Ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Navan (23.4f, heavy, 14/1) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten in third in a 3m3f event here in February; jumped poorly at Navan last time..
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (28/1 -27%) Galon De Vauzelle	28 28/1(-27%)	(16) Galon De Vauzelle 28/1, Latest win in chase at Leopardstown in December. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (18/1) at Naas (20f, heavy) 69 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 1-19 chase record is off-putting, unplaced since 2m5f win at Leopardstown in December.

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Third in this contest last year, HISTORY OF FASHION is a proven stayer who has every chance of going two places better. The Pat Fahy-trained 10-year-old arguably ran a career best when fifth in the Irish Grand National recently. He raced from 2lb out of the handicap on that occasion but can run off his correct mark here. Better ground is also likely to suit the gelding. Klarc Kent obviously appreciated the stamina test when running his best race to date in the Scottish Grand National last month. He has to be a leading contender again for the in-form Mullins/Townend team. The veteran Sir Bob, who has been in great heart of late, can also play a part.

Willie Mullins' KLARC KENT arrives on the back of a good fourth in Ayr's Scottish National so looks the way to go off a 2 lb lower mark here. Stablemate Ontheropes came home a place behind him at Ayr and is feared most, although a solid case can also be made for the likes of Credo, Western Zara, Peaches And Cream and Your Own Story in this very open handicap.

Irish Grand National fifth HISTORY OF FASHION has won only once over fences but was third in this last year and has each-way claims

15:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 31f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2/11 +45%) Lossiemouth	0.181818 2/11(+45%)	(4) Lossiemouth 2/11, Unlucky when suffering her only defeat and underlined what a top-class mare she is when comfortably seeing off the reopposing Telmesomethinggirl in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Can't be opposed. Recorded facile success in Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham; no reason to oppose her here.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 -14%) Gala Marceau	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Gala Marceau 16/1, Useful hurdler. Below form 28¾ lengths sixth of 11 to Lossiemouth in Mares' Hurdle (12/1) at Cheltenham 53 days ago. Won Auteuil Gr 1 last season; not at same level this term; tailed off at Cheltenham.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/1 -22%) Ashroe Diamond	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Ashroe Diamond 11/1, Grade 1 novice hurdle winner last season. Added a Doncaster Grade 2 in January and probably worth putting a line though her run in the Mares' at Cheltenham (pulled up). Steadily progressing before pulling up behind Lossiemouth at Cheltenham; e/w player.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -69%) Telmesomethinggirl	11 11/1(-69%)	(5) Telmesomethinggirl 11/1, Won the Mares' Novice Hurdle at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival and showed she's still capable of smart form when 3 lengths second of 11 to Lossiemouth in Mares' Hurdle at this year's Festival. Might be the one to give Lossimeouth most to do again. Right back to her best with game effort behind Lossiemouth; can chase her home again.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 -43%) Hispanic Moon	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Hispanic Moon 20/1, Useful hurdler/chaser. Has listed and Grade 3 hurdle wins to her name here this year. 40/1, creditable 12½ lengths third of 11 to Lossiemouth in Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham (19.9f, heavy) 53 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Unbeaten in 2 runs here and creditable 3rd at Cheltenham; unproven on quicker ground.

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Cheltenham Mares' Hurdle winner LOSSIEMOUTH is difficult to oppose in her bid to complete the perfect season. Winner of the 4-Y-O Hurdle at this meeting last year, the Willie Mullins-trained mare made a winning reappearance in the Unibet Hurdle in January before following up at the Cheltenham Festival. Barring something unforeseen happening, she can make it three from three this term. Stablemate Ashroe Diamond ran too free before eventually being pulled up in that aforementioned Cheltenham contest, but the seven-year-old rates the biggest threat. Mares' Hurdle runner-up Telmesomethinggirl has a bit to find with Lossiemouth but is capable of running a big race nonetheless.

LOSSIEMOUTH looks a class above in the mares' division and can provide Willie Mullins with yet another win in this. Henry de Bromhead's Telmesomethinggirl and Hispanic Moon were second and third to the selection at Cheltenham and might be the pair to chase her home again.

Willie Mullins has won this 9 times and LOSSIEMOUTH can make it 10 after beating these rivals in fine style at Cheltenham

15:42 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) ( ) Farouk D'alene	0 ()	(1) Farouk D'alene , Successful over fences as a novice, including Grade 2 in early 2022. Hasn't convinced with his jumping in this sphere since, however, pulled up in Grand National latest. Easily best of five runs this term when beaten a neck in a Pertemps qualifier.
1	4 1st (4) (25/1 +0%) Minella Crooner	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Minella Crooner 25/1, Useful chaser who made a winning return in 4-runner listed chase at Wexford and similar form when third in Tramore Grade 3 on New Year's Day. Struggled since though, pulled up in Ultima Handicap and Grand National last 2 starts. A negative that he has been pulled up in his two attempts at about 3m6f, out of form.
2	14 2nd (14) (4/1 +27%) Better Times Ahead	4 4/1(+27%)	(14) Better Times Ahead 4/1, Resumed progress with the benefit of his belated return under his belt when second to a subsequent winner in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, heavy) 33 days ago. Fresher than most so he's a player. No match for Macdermott at Fairyhouse, form boosted by the Scottish National outcome.
3	13 3rd (13) (7/1 -8%) Gold Bullion	7 7/1(-8%)	(13) Gold Bullion 7/1, Unexposed bumper/hurdles winner who's potentially on a nice opening mark on the pick of his chase form, so could be the answer. Kept good company in novice races, interesting sort for top connections if fit and ready.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 -11%) Cruz Control	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Cruz Control 5/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who has continued his progress over fences, winning 3 times, including when making full use of his accurate jumping in Premier Handicap at Aintree 3 weeks ago. High on shortlist. Failed to stay 4m1f in the Eider but has since won over 2m7f and 3m1f, may stay this far.
5th	12 5th (12) (5/1 +50%) Cadatharla	5 5/1(+50%)	(12) Cadatharla 5/1, Useful winner over hurdles but not so good over fences so far, well held switched to a handicap at Fairyhouse latest. Significantly up in trip. Useful, progressive hurdler last season, not a natural jumper of fences in four attempts.
16	16 \|F\| (16) (16/1 -14%) Donacheady Gale	16 16/1(-14%)	(16) Donacheady Gale 16/1, Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. 9/1, creditable neck second of 5 to Favori De Champdou in Gr 3 chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Opening mark demands more. Pressed the 144-rated Favori De Champdou at Limerick, 4lb wrong but solid each-way chance.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (25/1 -14%) Battle Of Mirbat	25 25/1(-14%)	(11) Battle Of Mirbat 25/1, Mixed record of late, finishing tired when remote third at Fairyhouse last month. Others preferred. Largely consistent and ground-versatile but held by Better Times Ahead on Fairyhouse form.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (9/1 +18%) Digby	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Digby 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler and similar form when runner-up first 2 starts in maiden chases. Possibly amiss at Navan (24f, heavy) 105 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Promising form on his first two starts over fences, heavy ground unsuitable last time.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 -10%) Spanish Harlem	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Spanish Harlem 11/1, Progressing gradually over fences, finishing third in maiden events around 2½m first 3 starts. Creditable sixth of 26 in Scottish Grand National at Ayr 2 weeks ago but Townend prefers Glengouly. Sixth behind stablemate Macdermott in Scottish National; Townend deserts for Glengouly.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (13/2 +46%) Blackjack Magic	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Blackjack Magic 13/2, Returned with success in the Badger Beer at Wincanton and has continued in good order, in fifth when a last-fence faller in Coral Trophy at Kempton handicap last time. Shortlisted. Form includes a notable 3m1f handicap win at Wincanton last November, not as good since.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -17%) Ballykeel	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Ballykeel 14/1, Latest win in chase at Perth in June. Respectable third of 8 in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft, 11/2), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 8 months. Good second in this last year off 5 lb lower. Won the 3m the Perth Gold Cup on good-to-soft last June, second in this race last year.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (22/1 -389%) Glengouly	22 22/1(-389%)	(3) Glengouly 22/1, Lightly-raced front runner who was a solid second in Thyestes Chase (25f, heavy) at Gowran. Took strong hold and ultimately well held in Plate Handicap at Cheltenham next time and firmly on the retreat when unseating 4 out in Grand National 3 weeks ago. This less demanding at least. Good chance if reproducing form of Thyestes second, poor at Cheltenham, unseated Aintree.

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Trainer Anthony Honeyball, who targets this meeting every year, has strong claims with the nine-year-old BLACKJACK MAGIC. Having won the Badger Beer Handicap Chase on his reappearance, the gelding has run better than the bare form suggests on three subsequent starts. Best going right-handed, the UK raider has plenty in his favour here. Runner-up in this race 12 months ago, Ballykeel is back for another crack under champion conditional jockey Danny Gilligan. Kept fresh for this assignment, it would be no surprise to see a big performance from the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding. Given the firepower available to Willie Mullins, his representative Glengouly has to be respected.

GOLD BULLION is potentially on a handy opening mark on the pick of his chase form so this unexposed sort could be the answer. Better Times Ahead is still on the upgrade judged on his second at Fairyhouse and arrives fresher than most, so is shortlisted along with the thriving Cruz Control.

A speculative vote goes to Rachael Blackmore's mount GOLD BULLION who ran in novice races won by high-profile horses last winter

16:15 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (9/4 -29%) Kargese	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(9) Kargese 9/4, Useful hurdler who ran to a similar level as in the Triumph Hurdle when second of 5 to Sir Gino in Anniversary Hurdle at Aintree (17f, soft) 23 days ago, typically taking a strong hold. Big chance with a repeat. Sets the standard based on the quality of her Grade 1 form but needs to settle better.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -43%) Bottler'secret	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Bottler'secret 5/2, Quickly developed into a useful Flat performer for Ciaran Murphy in the autumn and comfortably got off the mark on his yard/hurdles debut in a Grade 3 at Naas in February. Produced a near-smart performance in first-time cheekpieces when following up at Fairyhouse and rates an exciting prospect. Consolidated reputation with Grade 2 Fairyhouse win, unknown quantity on better ground.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 -43%) Nurburgring	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) Nurburgring 5/1, Dual winner over hurdles who was better than the result when 13¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Majborough in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy) 50 days ago, poorly placed. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and needs considering. Creditable fourth in the Triumph, only a nose behind Kargese at Leopardstown in December.
4	8 4th (8) (5/1 +17%) Storm Heart	5 5/1(+17%)	(8) Storm Heart 5/1, Ran below his previous form when 14¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Majborough in Triumph Hurdle (7/2) at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy) 50 days ago. Each-way claims if bouncing back. Faded from the last when favourite for the Triumph, Paul Townend now switches to Kargese.
5th	4 5th (4) (66/1 +34%) Eastern Legend	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) Eastern Legend 66/1, Useful on Flat and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when a tailed-off last in Percy Maynard Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut, weakening only between last 2. Open to improvement but this is a huge ask. Useful on Flat, last of eight behind Bottler'secret on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 -21%) Batman Girac	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Batman Girac 40/1, Useful hurdler. 9/1, 15 lengths fifth of 8 to Bottler'secret in Percy Maynard Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. Looks vulnerable once again. Not far off Kargese at Leopardstown, moderate fifth behind Bottler'secret at Fairyhouse.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 -75%) Karl Des Tourelles	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Karl Des Tourelles 28/1, Bettered his hurdling debut form at the second attempt when runner-up in Percy Maynard Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. This demands another chunk of improvement, though. 100-1 debut win was not a fluke, held his own when second to Bottler'secret at Fairyhouse.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 +45%) Miss Manzor	18 18/1(+45%)	(10) Miss Manzor 18/1, Useful hurdler. 3/1, creditable 4½ lengths third of 8 to Bottler'secret in Percy Maynard Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 33 days ago, clear of rest. Trainer going well but it is hard to see her reversing the form with that rival. Respectable fifth in the Boodles but only third behind Bottler'secret at Fairyhouse.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -13%) Bunting	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Bunting 9/1, Ran below the level of form he showed in the Spring Juvenile when 20¾ lengths seventh of 12 to Majborough in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy) 50 days ago. Needs to reverse Triumph Hurdle form Kargese, Nurburgring and Storm Heart.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 -12%) Highwind	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Highwind 28/1, Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Christopher Head and created a good impression sent hurdling for new connections after 9 months off when scoring over C&D in January. However, was well held in the Triumph last time and looks up against it once more. Limitations exposed at Leopardstown and the Triumph since C&D maiden win.

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KARGESE has been beaten by two high-class types when finishing second in both the Triumph Hurdle and when pulling too hard in an Aintree Grade 1 last month, so could take some beating if settling better. She raced three times in France so has vast experience for a juvenile, is ground-versatile and holds six of today's rivals on previous form, including nearest-pursuers at Cheltenham Nurburgring (fourth) and Storm Heart (fifth). All of Bottler'secret's form is on easy ground and while he defeated Karl Des Tourelles by just under four lengths lengths at Fairyhouse over Easter, he is 3lb worse off with that rival today. With that in mind, Karl Des Tourelles could turn tables, as he is less exposed and open to a fraction more progression.

KARGESE backed up her effort in the Triumph Hurdle when runner-up to Sir Gino at Aintree and, providing she can settle a little better than usual, she's fancied to notch a second win at the top level. Bottler'secret is an obvious threat following his Grade 2 success at Fairyhouse, while Nurburgring shouldn't be taken lightly having been left poorly placed at Cheltenham.

Willie Mullins has won this ten times since 2001 and saddles six here. KARGESE sets the standard by virtue of consistent Grade form

16:50 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (16/1 +20%) Chapeau De Soleil	16 16/1(+20%)	(12) Chapeau De Soleil 16/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Career best when winning 4-runner minor event hurdle at Navan (21.7f, heavy, 10/11) 42 days ago, readily. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Won 2 of last 3 starts; not obviously well treated but unexposed.
2	2 2nd (2) (22/1 +33%) Beacon Edge	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Beacon Edge 22/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in October. 13¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Impaire Et Passe in Aintree Hurdle (33/1) at Aintree (20f, soft) 23 days ago. Grade 2 2nd before creditable runs in defeat; drop in class may help; this could be sharp.
3	24 3rd (24) (50/1 +0%) Moonovercloon	50 50/1(+0%)	(24) Moonovercloon 50/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in August. 31 lengths fifth of 8 to Minella Missile in Hyde Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, soft, 22/1) 169 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Won 2 h'cap hurdles last summer; but seems on a tough mark now; off 169 days.
4	16 4th (16) (28/1 -40%) Western Walk	28 28/1(-40%)	(16) Western Walk 28/1, 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (22.2f, heavy) 33 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. Won first 2 starts for this yard; likely needed his return on testing ground; interesting.
5th	10 5th (10) (12/1 +64%) The Very Man	12 12/1(+64%)	(10) The Very Man 12/1, Seventeenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft, 40/1) 91 days ago. Each-way chance. No hurdle wins since 2022 and didn't show much back over timber at the DRF.
6th	21 6th (21) (18/1 +28%) Stoke The Fire	18 18/1(+28%)	(21) Stoke The Fire 18/1, Promising type. Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner novice hurdle (1/5) at Perth (16.2f, soft) 8 days ago, hard held. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should go well again. Didn't need to improve to win at Perth last week but this looks like a tough ask.
7th	14 7th (14) (18/1 -80%) Lucky Zebo	18 18/1(-80%)	(14) Lucky Zebo 18/1, Four wins from 6 runs last season. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (10/1) at Cork (19f, heavy) 34 days ago. Back to best to win a Listed h'cap chase at Cork in March but 6lb higher; tougher ask here.
7th	17 7th (17) (25/1 -39%) Comfort Zone	25 25/1(-39%)	(17) Comfort Zone 25/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Can make presence felt. Progressive last season winning 2 Grade 2s; tailed off latest and stamina to prove now.
9th	25 9th (25) (10/1 +38%) Canal End	10 10/1(+38%)	(25) Canal End 10/1, 11/2, bit below form seventh of 22 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 91 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last season and three solid runs since but will need more.
10th	13 10th (13) (20/1 +9%) Fascile Mode	20 20/1(+9%)	(13) Fascile Mode 20/1, 200/1, 18¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Mystical Power in Champion Novices' Hurdle at this course (16.7f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Plenty to find on form. Ran as well as could have been expected in Gr1 here earlier in week; new trip.
11th	1 11th (1) (33/1 -32%) Dee Capo	33 33/1(-32%)	(1) Dee Capo 33/1, Pulled up in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 3/1) 34 days ago won by Captain Cody, ridden entering straight. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Uphill task. Reportedly didn't handle heavy latest but won 2 of 3 previous hurdle starts; unexposed.
12th	4 12th (4) (50/1 -317%) Ambitious Fellow	50 50/1(-317%)	(4) Ambitious Fellow 50/1, Course winner. Five wins from 17 NH runs. Fell in novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, heavy, 25/1) on debut over fences 61 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Must improve. Won h'cap hurdle at Galway festival but struggled since and this test may be sharp.
13th	9 13th (9) (16/1 -14%) Risk Belle	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Risk Belle 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in December. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 3/1) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Stable in good form. Not taken lightly. Excelled on quicker ground last term; won on return and good runs in defeat since.
14th	5 14th (5) (40/1 -300%) Jigoro	40 40/1(-300%)	(5) Jigoro 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Navan in December. 11/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, heavy) 52 days ago, well beaten before straight. Very hard to make a case for. Respectable runs behind Mystical Power and Tullyhill; pulled up at Cheltenham; early days.
15th	18 15th (18) (40/1 +20%) Pink In The Park	40 40/1(+20%)	(18) Pink In The Park 40/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Yard having good spell. Difficult ask. Won twice at start of summer; good runs in defeat since; others on better marks.
16th	15 16th (15) (33/1 -106%) The Wallpark	33 33/1(-106%)	(15) The Wallpark 33/1, Three wins from 4 runs last season. 18 lengths third of 4 to High Class Hero in listed hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 9/2). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Won 3 on spin last summer and ground possibly against him up in trip latest.
17th	23 17th (23) (66/1 -32%) One Last Tango	66 66/1(-32%)	(23) One Last Tango 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Course winner; gained 3rd hurdle success from 7lb lower over Christmas; not as good since.
18th	27 18th (27) (66/1 -164%) Cato's Revenge	66 66/1(-164%)	(27) Cato's Revenge 66/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 33/1, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. RESERVE. Winner at Limerick over Christmas but struggled from revised mark; reserve.
19th	20 19th (20) (8/1 +20%) Ocastle Des Mottes	8 8/1(+20%)	(20) Ocastle Des Mottes 8/1, Eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, soft, 5/1) 22 days ago. Trainer going well. Should go well on pick of form. Disappointing favourite in the Betfair Hurdle and has failed to build on that twice since.
20th	7 20th (7) (10/1 +0%) Monbeg Park	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Monbeg Park 10/1, Course winner. 10/1, well-beaten fifth of 6 to Spillane's Tower in Killiney Novices' Chase at this course (19.7f, soft) 111 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Enters calculations. Won novice hurdle at this meeting last year; some promise over fences since; fair mark.
21st	22 21st (22) (80/1 -60%) Watch The Weather	80 80/1(-60%)	(22) Watch The Weather 80/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Tipperary in July. Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 33/1). Off 6 months. Left previous form behind when bolting up at Tipperary last summer; struggled twice since.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (2/1 +50%) Waterford Whispers	2 2/1(+50%)	(8) Waterford Whispers 2/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Two wins from 4 runs last season. Good second of 21 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Cheltenham (20.2f, heavy) 50 days ago, travelling strongly. Likely to improve. Progressive winning first 2 starts of this season; huge run in Martin Pipe latest; up 2lb.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (15/2 -36%) Olympic Man	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(6) Olympic Man 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Naas in March. 6/4, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 35 days ago. Yard in good form. Should improve. Bolted up in maiden hurdle before narrow defeat in Listed h'cap; different ground.

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OLYMPIC MAN's jumping has been his achilles heel but he could be suited by dropping in distance, having failed to get home over 3m at Fairyhouse. Despite his jumping lacking in fluency, he has smart form and while 6lb higher than at Fairyhouse, that was his handicap debut and he has scope for progress. Waterfordwhispers finished second in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham and is also suited by soft ground. He ran with a UK rating of 133 then and runs off 135 here, which is 12lb higher than his mark when finishing second at the Leopardstown meeting during Christmas. The progressive Lucky Zebo is ground-versatile and has place claims, despite being rated 6lb higher than when winning at Cork.

The suspicion remains that OCASTLE DES MOTTES is capable of better than he has shown since joining Willie Mullins. He was too free when fifth in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival and is taken to reverse the placings with Waterford Whispers, who was second in the same race. That said, the latter is not passed over lightly as she remains open to improvement with just five runs under her belt. Visionarian and Olympic Man, Townend's pick of the seven Mullins runners, are also considered.

WATERFORD WHISPERS ran a belter in the Martin Pipe last time and he's entirely unexposed having just his sixth start

17:25 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (11/4 +63%) Will The Wise	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(15) Will The Wise 11/4, £95,000 4-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Kissesforkatie. Won sole start in points (Nov 2023). Wide margin point winner before £95,000 sale and hope in pedigree he'll be sharp enough.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 -83%) Jacob's Ladder	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(7) Jacob's Ladder 11/2, €27,000 3-y-o, £110,000 5-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced from family of winning hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Cooldine. Won sole start in points (Feb 17). Big player on Rules debut. 2l point winner before £110,000 sale; major player for yard with good bumper strike-rate.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 -50%) Minella Post	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Minella Post 12/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Closely related to modest hurdler Rococo Style, and half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler Aklan, stayed 2½m,. Dam 1½m winner. Runner-up completed start in points (Feb 4). Failed to complete in first 2 points but went close on third attempt; best watched.
4	13 4th (13) (20/1 +70%) Solsbury Hill	20 20/1(+70%)	(13) Solsbury Hill 20/1, €3,000 3-y-o, Lucky Speed gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Reelingintheyears and bumper winner Presavita. Dam (c124/h126) 2m/2¼m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 2½m). Lucky Speed gelding; 3,000eur 3yo; half-brother to bumper winner and dam bumper winner.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/2 -115%) Chart Topper	3.5 7/2(-115%)	(2) Chart Topper 7/2, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to dual bumper winner Pink In The Park, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Wearapinkribbon. Highly respected on debut. Brother to Pink In The Park and half-brother to 2 more bumper winners; warrants respect.
6th	8 6th (8) (80/1 -60%) Jeel Des Mottes	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Jeel Des Mottes 80/1, €29,000 3-y-o, Feel Like Dancing gelding. Dam placed in bumpers in France. Feel Like Dancing gelding; cost 29,000eur as 3yo; dam runner-up in six French AQPS races.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -27%) Harrys Delight	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Harrys Delight 14/1, Beat Hollow gelding. Dam maiden on Flat. Others are more appealing on paper. Yard 0-10 in bumpers last five years but gets the assistance of Derek O'Connor.
8th	16 8th (16) (6/1 -33%) Attaho	6 6/1(-33%)	(16) Attaho 6/1, No Risk At All gelding. Brother to top-class chaser Allaho, and half-brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdler Shanning, stayed 2¾m. Dam unraced. Third on sole start between the flags in February. Others are more persuasive. 3rd of 4 in point; brother to top-class 2m4f-3m winner Allaho; tough ask for 4yo.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 +56%) Colonel Nelson	8 8/1(+56%)	(3) Colonel Nelson 8/1, €15,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler around 2m/useful 21f chase winner La Sorelita and fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Marvel Fan. Runner-up sole start in points (Jan 21). Stayed on well for clear second in a point but failed to sell for £95,000; check market.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 +50%) Vintage Red	33 33/1(+50%)	(14) Vintage Red 33/1, Red Jazz gelding. Dam, ran once on Flat, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Limini. Dam half-sister to Limini but yard 0-4 in bumpers last five years.
11th	1 11th (1) (50/1 +0%) Carrig Padraig	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Carrig Padraig 50/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winners Glorytogod Tom and Our Uncle Jack. Champs Elysees gelding; half-brother to 2m hurdle winners Our Uncle Jack, Glorytogod Tom.
12th	4 12th (4) (33/1 +50%) Eden Valley	33 33/1(+50%)	(4) Eden Valley 33/1, Valirann gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful 23f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy. Valirann gelding; pedigree points to him wanting further and likely best watched.
13th	5 13th (5) (33/1 +0%) Faithful Follower	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Faithful Follower 33/1, Policy Maker gelding. Dam, modest 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 21f) Heaven Help Us (by Yeats). Policy Maker gelding; dam 2m hurdle winner; yard 0-15 in bumpers last five years.
14th	10 14th (10) (50/1 -178%) Mister Frostie	50 50/1(-178%)	(10) Mister Frostie 50/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Awaythelad. Dam unraced out of useful 2½m-3m hurdle winner Liskennett. Arctic Cosmos gelding; cost 12,000eur as 3yo; stoutly bred and may want further.

LTO Selection:

Willie Mullins hasn't won this particular bumper since 2018 but introduces homebred CHART TOPPER, who is a brother to the Grade 1-placed Pink In The Park. It is encouraging that he debuts at this festival and he could be smart. Jacob's Ladder won an Oldtown point-to-point for Peter Buchanan before selling to current connections for 110,000 pounds. That form has already been boosted by the fourth-placed horse winning easily subsequently and he could be the main threat. The Moyglare Stud Farm-bred Passenger has a Flat pedigree so makes a belated debut, but is from an excellent family and warrants respect. He is a rare bumper runner these days for his trainer, who sent out the high-class Forgotten Rules to win on his debut at this meeting in 2014.

JACOB'S LADDER made a winning start in points and is from an excellent family, so he could put his experience to good use here. Chart Topper, a full brother to dual bumper winner Pink In The Park, is an obvious danger for a top yard and Will The Wise is another notable recruit from between the flags.

It may be worth siding with the point winner JACOB'S LADDER who was bought for £110,000 after his point win and can give a good account

18:00 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Punchestown Stakes 16f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (12/1 -71%) Somptueux	12 12/1(-71%)	(14) Somptueux 12/1 Runner-up in a point last time but may be vulnerable over this trip.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 -60%) Big Debates	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Big Debates 16/1 Beaten 2l in h'cap chase at Wexford latest but may not have speed for this.
3	12 3rd (12) (6/5 +31%) Omniscient	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(12) Omniscient 6/5 Useful on Flat in Britain and credit in 2 runs for this yard; yard won this last year.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -20%) Mighty Mo Missouri	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Mighty Mo Missouri 12/1 Tailed off in similar event here in February and hard to make a case for.
5th	1 5th (1) (50/1 -100%) Mephisto	50 50/1(-100%)	(1) Mephisto 50/1 Fifth on AW at Dundalk last time but would need a career best to figure here.
6th	18 6th (18) (50/1 -100%) Stellar Symphony	50 50/1(-100%)	(18) Stellar Symphony 50/1 Won over 3m+ in September but this looks tough down in trip.
7th	16 7th (16) (33/1 -32%) Cathys Quest	33 33/1(-32%)	(16) Cathys Quest 33/1 Won handicap hurdle in September but hard to fancy here.
8th	20 8th (20) (18/1 -64%) Gracesolution	18 18/1(-64%)	(20) Gracesolution 18/1 Fairly consistent over 1m4f on AW late; stamina to prove at this trip; bit to find.
9th	11 9th (11) (80/1 -60%) Mosaaheb	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Mosaaheb 80/1 0-30 and shown nothing over hurdles or on the Flat recently.
10th	10 10th (10) (9/2 -35%) Jungle Cove	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(10) Jungle Cove 9/2 Runner-up, beaten 4l in this race last year; no Stuzzikini this time around and fit.
11th	7 11th (7) (28/1 -75%) Born By The Sea	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Born By The Sea 28/1 Tailed off in Grand Sefton latest and 0-17 on Flat; looks vulnerable.
12th	15 12th (15) (33/1 -32%) Tipp For Mac	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Tipp For Mac 33/1 Not a bad run at Down Royal last time but looks up against it on these terms.
13th	9 13th (9) (50/1 -52%) Future Proof	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Future Proof 50/1 Losing run since 2020 and poor over hurdles this season.
14th	22 14th (22) (80/1 -21%) Stellar Stow	80 80/1(-21%)	(22) Stellar Stow 80/1 Just two runs since 2021 and tailed off in both of those.
15th	8 15th (8) (40/1 -100%) Fox Fearless	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Fox Fearless 40/1 Tailed off in last two handicap hurdles and has a sizeable absence to defy; 5th last year.
16th	5 16th (5) (80/1 +20%) Balaclava	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) Balaclava 80/1 Tailed off in amateur riders' Derby at the Curragh 6 months ago; poor in recent years.
17th	3 17th (3) (14/1 +30%) Charlies Pride	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Charlies Pride 14/1 Kilbeggan handicap hurdle winner in August before good run at Listowel; this looks tough.
18th	19 18th (19) (125/1 -89%) Essential Part	125 125/1(-89%)	(19) Essential Part 125/1 Struggling for any sort of form when last seen and off four months.
19th	17 19th (17) (5/1 +0%) New Year Honours	5 5/1(+0%)	(17) New Year Honours 5/1 Runner-up off 72 on AW in December; pulled up over timber since; yard won this last year.
20th	13 20th (13) (66/1 -32%) Rodney	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Rodney 66/1 Poor form in maiden hurdles and bumpers so far; tongue-tie on.
21st	21 21st (21) (50/1 -52%) Portville	50 50/1(-52%)	(21) Portville 50/1 Out of form over timber and on the Flat when last seen; off 246 days.
22nd	23 22nd (23) (33/1 -106%) Struck By Churchil	33 33/1(-106%)	(23) Struck By Churchil 33/1 Modest performer in maidens on the Flat.

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To date this charity race has raised over 1.8 million euros for various kidney related projects and this year's renewal includes local Sara Jane Tracy, who is a kidney transplant recipient herself and she rides Jungle Cove. Perhaps OMNISCIENT, under well-known jockeys' agent Garry Cribbin, might prove best in the race, having run well in two recent maiden hurdles and, when trained in the UK, held a Flat rating of 95 last summer. Somptueux and New Year Honours are others to consider closely.

Gordon Elliott won this last year and can do so again with OMNISCIENT who was useful on the level in Britain

18:30 Punchestown Stakes 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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