Punchestown Races & Results 1 Saturday 8th June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Punchestown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 8th June 2024

There were 60 Races on Saturday 8th June 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Bangor, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 8th June 2024

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

13:22 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +0%) Napper Tandy	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Napper Tandy 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 4/1, creditable third of 11 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good) 7 days ago. Biggest threat to Icare Desbois. Has looked promising over timber and placed last week; more required here though at 2m.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/6 -103%) Icare Desbois	0.666667 4/6(-103%)	(1) Icare Desbois 4/6, Promising sort. 5/1, in control when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Clear form pick with the potential for better, so boasts obvious claims. Progressive in last six months, winning maiden hurdle and unlucky not to win h'cap latest.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 +58%) Ta Na La	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) Ta Na La 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, good to soft, 14/1), not knocked about. Off 8 months. Maiden who has looked promising in this sphere but will get better chances in h'caps.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +13%) Wandering Rocks	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Wandering Rocks 7/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 4/1, career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 32 days ago. This demands more. Career best win in a maiden hurdle last month; can come on for that but bit to find.
5th	3 5th (3) (200/1 -506%) A Year Older	200 200/1(-506%)	(3) A Year Older 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 40/1) on NH debut 45 days ago. Tailed off when 40s for maiden hurdle in April and enormous step forward required.
6th	5 6th (5) (250/1 -213%) Florida Strait	250 250/1(-213%)	(5) Florida Strait 250/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when fifteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. Shown nothing in two starts so far, including yard debut latest.

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This should be straightforward for ICARE DESBOIS. On what was his handicap debut, the French-bred grey looked set to land a valuable contest at Killarney last month, before a bad mistake at the last resulted in Paul Townend being unseated. Despite that mishap, he was upped 7lb by the assessor and is by far the highest rated horse in this six-runner contest. Wandering Rocks appreciated the sounder surface when successful at Ballinrobe and the chestnut five-year-old should give a good account of himself. Napper Tandy has been placed three times from five starts since joining Matthew Smith and another solid effort can be expected from the dual Flat victor.

ICARE DESBOIS was in the process of showing improved form and had the race at his mercy when unseating at the last at Killarney last time and, back in novice company, he's expected to make amends. Napper Tandy is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms and Wandering Rocks could have more to offer.

It's very difficult to oppose ICARE DESBOIS who unseated when clear at Killarney last time and he sets a rock solid standard on form

13:22 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:57 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
8	8 (8) (20/1 -11%) Lieutenant Highway	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) Lieutenant Highway 20/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Gordon Elliott when seventh of 9 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Potential improver back on sound surface in first handicap chase.
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +45%) The Banger Doyle	3 3/1(+45%)	(4) The Banger Doyle 3/1, Hood on for 1st time in this code, creditable seventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, soft, 11/2) 13 days ago, left with lot to do. Switches from Flat to chase. Better in this sphere and merits respect. Useful recent form in other disciplines; back chasing and big chance if handling ground.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +0%) Great Bear	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(7) Great Bear 10/3, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Respectable third of 12 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good, 13/2) 32 days ago. Should give another good account. Ballinrobe third still not foot-perfect over fences but should go well with ground to suit.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +17%) Gaelic Arc	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Gaelic Arc 10/3, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Third of 5 in novice chase (17/2) at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 27 days ago, pulling hard. Drop back in trip should suit and he's worth of interest on first go in a handicap chase. First handicap chase off 5lb lower than hurdles, not one to rule out on ground he handles.
4	2 4th (2) (20/1 -567%) Final Orders	20 20/1(-567%)	(2) Final Orders 20/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap chase (22/1) at Ballinrobe (23.4f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Lost form last term and recent Ballinrobe run was poor; back in trip here.
5th	3 5th (3) (22/1 -57%) Grey Diamond	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Grey Diamond 22/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 104 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Becoming well treated. No form yet for Gordon Elliott; back from a break with plenty to prove.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 +22%) Typical Thomas	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Typical Thomas 7/1, Possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at this course (16.3f, good to soft, 28/1) 37 days ago, folding tamely between 4 out and 3 out. Needs to get back on track. Pulled up at the festival but bounce back to form on favoured ground a possibility.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (13/2 -86%) Uncle Phil	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Uncle Phil 13/2, Three wins from 7 runs last season. 22/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap chase at this course (16.3f, good to soft) 37 days ago, eased down. Others more persuasive. Fairyhouse win not backed up and a bit to prove now.

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Uncle Phil is sure to have plenty of supporters, but his most recent efforts have been disappointing and he is without a win from four visits to Punchestown. Towards the bottom of the handicap, GREAT BEAR appeals most. Returning from a break, he ran a fine race to finish third at Ballinrobe, on what was his handicap debut over fences. The 123-rated eight-year-old should come on plenty for that effort and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end here. returns to fences for the first time since September and with Carl Millar claiming a valuable 7lb, the versatile chestnut looks a leading contender. Typical Thomas is another to consider.

GAELIC ART has shown plenty as a chaser and, having pulled hard upped in trip last time, he makes plenty of appeal dropped back to a more suitable distance and switched to handicaps. The Banger Doyle should appreciate the return to this sphere, so he's a danger along with the in-form Great Bear.

Plenty of these are out of form, one exceptions being THE BANGER DOYLE who gets the vote despite slight concerns over the ground

13:57 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:32 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (9/1 -13%) Marronstown	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Marronstown 9/1, Good second of 11 in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft, 9/2) 55 days ago. Needs considering. Dual point winner; giving impression his turn may be near in recent starts; more to come.
2	13 2nd (13) (16/1 +0%) Land Jet	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Land Jet 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 28/1, solid fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Possibilities. Out of form recently; long losing run; step back in right direction latest but 3lb wrong.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 +75%) Thehairyfella	4 4/1(+75%)	(11) Thehairyfella 4/1, 14/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy), pulled up before 2 out. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving D. J. Barry. Pulled up on only start in 2023 and arrives on back of another absence; new yard.
4	1 4th (1) (25/1 -456%) Favori Logique	25 25/1(-456%)	(1) Favori Logique 25/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft, 5/1) 33 days ago, pulled up approaching sixth. Missed 2023 but showed he retained ability in March; hard to gauge but good mark.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 +24%) Gondor	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(3) Gondor 13/2, One win from 3 runs last season. Winner in chase at Killarney in July. 13/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft). Off 9 months and needs to hit the ground running. Generally progressive over fences; soft against him latest; match-fitness main concern.
6th	10 6th (10) (33/1 -65%) Ardaghs Choice	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Ardaghs Choice 33/1, 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good) 29 days ago won by Jump The Shark. Missed 2023 and struggled in both chase starts since incl' behind Jump The Shark latest.
7th	6 7th (6) (15/2 -25%) Lady Kate	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) Lady Kate 15/2, Winner in chase at Tipperary in April. 6/1, creditable 5 lengths third of 12 to Jump The Shark in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good) 29 days ago. In the mix. First chase success at Tipperary in April and creditable 3rd to Jump The Shark since.
8th	12 8th (12) (28/1 -40%) Clyde The Glide	28 28/1(-40%)	(12) Clyde The Glide 28/1, Sixth of 15 in handicap chase (33/1) at Limerick (19.7f, good) 16 days ago. Up in trip with more to do. Career best when sixth last time but still a modest level of form and he's 3lb wrong here.
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 -450%) Balinaboola Steel	33 33/1(-450%)	(2) Balinaboola Steel 33/1, Good third of 10 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (22f, soft) 9 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Merits consideration. Struggling when last seen over fences but step back in right direction over timber latest.
10th	8 10th (8) (80/1 -142%) Low Lie The Fields	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Low Lie The Fields 80/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, pulled up in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Pulled up in beginners' long way out latest; hard to fancy on form and lengthy losing run.
11th	4 11th (4) (7/2 -75%) Jump The Shark	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(4) Jump The Shark 7/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase (15/8) at Downpatrick (23.7f, good) 29 days ago, cosily. Player despite 8 lb weights rise. Winning return, first win in 13 starts; relished the step up in trip; may come on for that.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (10/1 +29%) Squire Ohara	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Squire Ohara 10/1, 9/1, very good fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Much respected on handicap chase debut. Modest hurdle form and hasn't shown enough in a pair of chase starts to support him here.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +40%) Dr Val	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Dr Val 12/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, heavy, 8/1) 21 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Needs to bounce back. Hurdle winner at this venue; pulled up over fences at Wexford last month; bit to prove.

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JUMP THE SHARK might be able to follow-up on his Downpatrick success. The subject of strong market support prior to that recent victory, the Walk In The Park bay was value for more than the winning margin of a length and a quarter. Upped 8lb to a mark of 104, the Gavin Cromwell-trained six-year-old still looks ahead of the handicapper. Marronstown has been knocking on the door of late and is a definite danger, while Lady Kate, Gondor and Balinaboola Steel are other leading hopes. Favori Logique also has solid claims and can be excused for his most recent effort after his reigns snapped early on.

JUMP THE SHARK had something in hand when scoring at Downpatrick last time and still looks ahead of his mark despite taking an 8 lb weights hike. Veteran Balinaboola Steel is feared most on the back of his good Limerick third with in-form pair Lady Kate and Marronstown also in the mix.

This can go the way of JUMP THE SHARK (nap) who belatedly got off the mark latest and there should be more to come this summer

14:32 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:07 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
25	25 (25) (25/1 -56%) Rampere West	25 25/1(-56%)	(25) Rampere West 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, fourth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) on NH debut 97 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE Minor promise in a bumper on debut; reserve.
24	24 (24) (66/1 -32%) Jim's Cracker	66 66/1(-32%)	(24) Jim's Cracker 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 150/1) on NH debut 18 days ago. RESERVE Tailed off 150-1 shot on hurdle bow last month; reserve.
23	23 (23) (66/1 +0%) Tuscaloosa Anna	66 66/1(+0%)	(23) Tuscaloosa Anna 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) on NH debut, pulled up 3 out. Off 6 months. Hooded for 1st time. RESERVE Pulled up when 200s for debut and off 204 days; reserve.
1	5 1st (5) (13/8 -30%) Gaucher	1.625 13/8(-30%)	(5) Gaucher 13/8, Fairly useful Flat winner. Promising type. Second of 11 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 5/2) 22 days ago, just failing. Stable in good form. Big player. 2 promising runs in maiden hurdles for new yard; latest form working out.
2	22 2nd (22) (28/1 -300%) Kimy	28 28/1(-300%)	(22) Kimy 28/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 5/2) 23 days ago, faltering quickly. Promising fourth over C&D in January but pulled up twice since.
3	11 3rd (11) (25/1 -127%) Light Fandango	25 25/1(-127%)	(11) Light Fandango 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. No forlorn hope if building on it. Should build on promising first outing but not sure to appreciate the drop back in trip.
4	15 4th (15) (11/4 -10%) Omniscient	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(15) Omniscient 11/4, Promising individual. Useful winner at 12f on flat. Second of 15 in novice hurdle (85/40) at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Likely to improve. In the picture. Only 3l behind Icare Desbois 2 starts and ago and just beaten roughly 1l here since.
5th	16 5th (16) (100/1 -52%) Avondale	100 100/1(-52%)	(16) Avondale 100/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 33/1, eighth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good to soft). Off 13 months. Fairly modest Flat form and has been off 402 days; not an obvious pedigree for this.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 +75%) Eagle's Way	5 5/1(+75%)	(3) Eagle's Way 5/1, Useful Flat winner. 28/1, twenty fourth of 34 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good to firm). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Prescott and much respected hurdling debutant. Smart Flat performer who was sold for 120,000gns and market should be revealing.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -10%) Clonshire River	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Clonshire River 11/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Close up when fell 2 out in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. In the mix. Still involved when coming down 2 out latest; best form on softer but respected.
8th	20 8th (20) (66/1 -313%) My Policy	66 66/1(-313%)	(20) My Policy 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 15 in novice hurdle (200/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. No forlorn hope. Failed to complete in 4 points and low-key rules bow but 200-1 3rd latest was better.
9th	19 9th (19) (80/1 -21%) Lady Of Inishfree	80 80/1(-21%)	(19) Lady Of Inishfree 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Not at his best on Flat of late and may not appreciate switch of codes.
10th	18 10th (18) (300/1 -500%) Kiwi Kiss	300 300/1(-500%)	(18) Kiwi Kiss 300/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden. 200/1, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Won races on the Flat in France but not much since and struggled on hurdle bow last week.
11th	6 11th (6) (300/1 -50%) Harveyshonor	300 300/1(-50%)	(6) Harveyshonor 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 51 days ago. Hit the frame in a point but poor rules form in three starts so far at big prices.
12th	10 12th (10) (300/1 -809%) King's Commander	300 300/1(-809%)	(10) King's Commander 300/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 150/1, thirteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy). Off 16 months. Flat winner for David O'Meara in 2021; poor form in three runs for this yard.
13th	21 13th (21) (300/1 -200%) Gilded Moon	300 300/1(-200%)	(21) Gilded Moon 300/1, First run since leaving Ed Dunlop when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (100/1) at Dundalk (12f). First run for yard after leaving F. Flood. Visored for 1st time. Struggled on Flat return earlier in the year and not bred for this; wears first-time visor.
14th	17 14th (17) (100/1 -300%) Nakassama	100 100/1(-300%)	(17) Nakassama 100/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 50/1, first run since leaving James McAuley when ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 45 days ago. Promise on the Flat up to 1m4f but low-key hurdle/yard debut latest and best watched.
15th	14 15th (14) (300/1 -355%) Ol Man Dingle	300 300/1(-355%)	(14) Ol Man Dingle 300/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 50/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Went close in a point but form in two starts under rules and probably needs further.
16th	1 16th (1) (300/1 -200%) Bringsty	300 300/1(-200%)	(1) Bringsty 300/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 125/1, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. More needed. Showed ability on the Flat but poor form in two hurdle starts at big prices so far.
17th	4 17th (4) (300/1 -500%) Fernhill Fling	300 300/1(-500%)	(4) Fernhill Fling 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, twenty second of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 148 days ago. Shown nothing in four runs at huge odds; off 148 days.
18th	8 18th (8) (300/1 -200%) Khadaash	300 300/1(-200%)	(8) Khadaash 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. Has looked very risky of late, refusing to race on Flat and reluctant over timber latest.
19th	9 19th (9) (80/1 -300%) Kincade	80 80/1(-300%)	(9) Kincade 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving Jedd O'Keeffe. Market can guide. Poor form in two hurdle starts in Britain and off since January 2023.
20th	7 20th (7) (100/1 -100%) Jersey Klass	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Jersey Klass 100/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Free Port Lux gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Cherif de L'Isle, stays 3m, and French hurdler/chase winner Agence de L'Isle. Betting can guide. Free Port Lux gelding; 55,000eur 3yo; half-brother to 4 winners; tough for a newcomer.
21st	12 21st (12) (300/1 -500%) Limited Edition	300 300/1(-500%)	(12) Limited Edition 300/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Twelfth of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 33/1) 32 days ago, slowly away. Poor form on Flat in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (17/2 +6%) Martinstown	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(13) Martinstown 17/2, Promising sort. Useful winner at 10f on flat. First run since leaving Aidan O'Brien when third of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 11/2) on NH debut 18 days ago. Should progress. Useful maiden winner on Flat in 2022; encouraging hurdle bow latest; hood on; respected.

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A dual winner on the level in France, GAUCHER might be able to make it third-time lucky over flights. Returning from a lengthy absence, he was a fine fourth on his hurdling debut at Navan and was narrowly beaten when last seen at Kilbeggan. Only headed in the closing stages at the Co Westmeath venue, the Frankel chestnut is likely to be suited by this drop back in trip. Omniscient has also won twice on the Flat. He has been placed on two of his three starts since switching to hurdles and another bold bid can be expected from him now. Martinstown is also of interest in a first-time hood, while Clonshire River and Eagle's Way are others to consider.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and GAUCHER is fancied to build on his promising hurdling debut second at Kilbeggan and get off the mark in this sphere. Gordon Elliott's course runner-up Omniscient also looks to have better days ahead of him and is next on the list, with Martinstown and Clonshire River appealing as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

GAUCHER could be the way to go having shown plenty of promise in two runs for Willie Mullins and his latest form is working out

15:07 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
24	24 (24) (20/1 -25%) Dairy Force	20 20/1(-25%)	(24) Dairy Force 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Anthony Mullins when fourth of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 16/1) 22 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE Showed a bit more in a bumper last time and not ruled out if he gets a run; reserve.
23	23 (23) (50/1 +0%) Colorado Charlie	50 50/1(+0%)	(23) Colorado Charlie 50/1, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Tumbling Dice. RESERVE Diamond Boy gelding; dam half-sister to smart Tumbling Dice; tough for newcomer; reserve.
25	25 (25) (50/1 +0%) Truckers Cruising	50 50/1(+0%)	(25) Truckers Cruising 50/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam useful 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Considered debutant. RESERVE Point winner when last seen and a bit to like about his pedigree; rules debut.
1	4 1st (4) (12/1 +25%) Donnie Devito	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Donnie Devito 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Tongue strap back on and not ruled out. 2 placed runs in bumpers were promising but hasn't built on that of late.
2	15 2nd (15) (4/5 +12%) My Great Mate	0.8 4/5(+12%)	(15) My Great Mate 4/5, Useful bumper winner. Makes hurdles debut with yard having good spell. Interesting. Won 2 bumpers last term; tough asks in Graded races last 2 runs; can kick on down in class.
3	21 3rd (21) (100/1 +50%) The Diddler	100 100/1(+50%)	(21) The Diddler 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 19 in bumper at this course (18.8f, heavy, 150/1) 36 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Minor promise in Naas bumper on his debut in November but hasn't built on that twice since.
4	9 4th (9) (66/1 +34%) Joecooker	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Joecooker 66/1, €58,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam unraced. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 2023). Pulled up on only point start more than a year ago.
5th	10 5th (10) (15/2 -125%) Kilkee Bay	7.5 15/2(-125%)	(10) Kilkee Bay 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4, fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago, inadequate test. Leading form claims. Big run when 2nd last month and unsuited by drop in trip last week; may resume progress.
6th	19 6th (19) (80/1 +20%) Useta Lover	80 80/1(+20%)	(19) Useta Lover 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) on NH debut 70 days ago. 150-1 when tailed off on his debut 70 days ago.
7th	17 7th (17) (9/1 +10%) Sage Conseil	9 9/1(+10%)	(17) Sage Conseil 9/1, Tongue strap on, won 10-runner bumper (9/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 10 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Not ruled out. Stayed on nicely to land Kilbeggan bumper; off 301 days but should relish further here.
8th	14 8th (14) (33/1 -230%) Moonlight Jazz	33 33/1(-230%)	(14) Moonlight Jazz 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/2, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Needs to step forward. Tailed off when 9-2 on debut; hard to recommend but will do better at some stage.
9th	2 9th (2) (200/1 -506%) Beechfield	200 200/1(-506%)	(2) Beechfield 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (24.4f, heavy) 68 days ago. Down in trip. Won a point but poor form in two rules starts so far.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -100%) Hakensack	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Hakensack 200/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Nero Rock and fairly useful chaser Pontresina, stays 3¼m. 0-6 in points and unlikely to make an impact on rules debut.
11th	13 11th (13) (100/1 +0%) Mighty Soldier	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Mighty Soldier 100/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences who became ungenuine, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Eternal Spring. Pulled up on only point start and hard to recommend on the back of that run.
12th	12 12th (12) (4/1 +20%) Midleton Rare	4 4/1(+20%)	(12) Midleton Rare 4/1, 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft), staying on well. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. One to consider. Promising runs in bumpers last year before soft ground win; major player if ready.
13th	18 13th (18) (200/1 -300%) Tom's My Star	200 200/1(-300%)	(18) Tom's My Star 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Tailed off 40-1 shot on debut last week.
14th	11 14th (11) (18/1 -260%) La Vega Moon	18 18/1(-260%)	(11) La Vega Moon 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, creditable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good) 7 days ago. Possibilities. Dual point winner; encouraging rules bow but struggled on quicker ground of late.
15th	5 15th (5) (200/1 -506%) Glenmorefiftyfour	200 200/1(-506%)	(5) Glenmorefiftyfour 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 13 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 29 days ago. Huge prices and shown nothing in three runs under rules so far.
16th	16 16th (16) (80/1 +20%) Qasbaz	80 80/1(+20%)	(16) Qasbaz 80/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Eleventh of 18 in handicap (28/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Has won 3 on the Flat up to 1m2f (stays 1m4f); entitled to need this on hurdle/yard debut.
17th	1 17th (1) (150/1 -200%) Anysignofhim	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Anysignofhim 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good) on NH debut 12 days ago. Tailed off 66-1 shot on debut and looks up against it for now.
18th	8 18th (8) (200/1 -100%) Hestheboycandoit	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Hestheboycandoit 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Kilbeggan (20.1f, good) 6 days ago. Poor point form and similar story in three runs under rules so far.
19th	3 19th (3) (300/1 -500%) Do The Math	300 300/1(-500%)	(3) Do The Math 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off in three outings at triple figure odds so far.
20th	22 20th (22) (200/1 -100%) Evies Court	200 200/1(-100%)	(22) Evies Court 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Struggled with his jumping in three runs so far and best watched for now.
21st	7 21st (7) (150/1 +0%) Handy Manny	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Handy Manny 150/1, Policy Maker gelding. Dam placed once from 2 starts in bumpers. Didn't beat many home in a point last month and unlikely to make impact now on rules bow.
22nd	20 22nd (20) (300/1 -50%) Kir Royal Blou	300 300/1(-50%)	(20) Kir Royal Blou 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good, 200/1) 28 days ago. Tailed off at triple figure odds in two maiden hurdles at Cork last month.

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

Dual bumper winner MY GREAT MATE is a standout name among the 22 intended starters. A half-brother to Grade 1 victor Ashroe Diamond, the Jukebox Jury grey was down the field when tried at the highest level on his most recent start. In much calmer waters now and upped in trip on his hurdles debut, he looks the one to beat. Midleton Rare and Sage Conseil are other bumper scorers in the line-up, with the former successful by 10 lengths at Fairyhouse in October. Kilkee Bay has some valuable hurdling experience to his name but was disappointing when a beaten favourite at Ballinrobe last month. Donnie Devito and dual point-to-point winner La Vega Moon are others to respect.

MY GREAT MATE has some useful winning bumper form to his name and is fancied to go in at the first time of asking over hurdles. Kilkee Bay rates much the pick of those with experience and is next best ahead of hurdling newcomer and fair bumper scorer Midleton Rare.

This isn't the most competitive maiden hurdle for this venue and MY GREAT MATE could be the one with this drop in class likely to help

15:42 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:17 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
20	20 (20) (9/1 -13%) Cloughroe	9 9/1(-13%)	(20) Cloughroe 9/1, Very good fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Cork (24.6f, good) 28 days ago, doing too much too soon. Down in trip. Can make presence felt. RESERVE. Cork run encouraging and drop in trip may suit on favoured ground; reserve.
21	21 (21) (20/1 -25%) Miss Vivacious	20 20/1(-25%)	(21) Miss Vivacious 20/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 24 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Not taken lightly. RESERVE. Best form on soft so ground concerns here if getting a run; reserve.
19	19 (19) (25/1 -25%) Leis Fein	25 25/1(-25%)	(19) Leis Fein 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 33/1) 50 days ago. RESERVE. Lightly raced 9yo pulled up after never counting on recent handicap debut; reserve.
1	15 1st (15) (10/1 -43%) Gaelic Des Chastys	10 10/1(-43%)	(15) Gaelic Des Chastys 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Alan Donoghue. Hooded for 1st time. Exposed maiden's best form on a sound surface; hooded on first start for new yard.
2	11 2nd (11) (15/2 -7%) Del Girl	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(11) Del Girl 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Opening two handicap efforts have been ordinary; longer trip could bring improvement.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 -27%) Warmer Days Ahead	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(7) Warmer Days Ahead 7/2, Promising type. Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Second here last month a career-best; just 2lb higher so big chance.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -56%) The Virginian	14 14/1(-56%)	(5) The Virginian 14/1, 9/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, soft) 107 days ago. Possibilities. Potential improver back on more favoured ground.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +25%) Arctic Saint	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Arctic Saint 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 33/1, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Encouraging hurdles return here last month but bit to find with Warmer Days Ahead.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 -65%) Gonetomillgrove	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Gonetomillgrove 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 12f on the Flat. Broke blood vessel when pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Listowel (20f, soft), pulled up early in straight. Off 8 months. Burst blood vessels last twice; absent since September and hard to have confidence in.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -100%) Spellacy's Cross	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Spellacy's Cross 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Dropped away tamely when beaten 40l on handicap debut here last month.
8th	12 8th (12) (6/1 -20%) Great Rainbow	6 6/1(-20%)	(12) Great Rainbow 6/1, Excellent third of 16 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Just denied for second by Warmer Days Ahead here last month; shorter trip to suit.
9th	13 9th (13) (80/1 -300%) Mabel In May	80 80/1(-300%)	(13) Mabel In May 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Hard to see her making an immediate impact in handicaps.
10th	1 10th (1) (18/1 +10%) Lummi Island	18 18/1(+10%)	(1) Lummi Island 18/1, 50/1, very good seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Back down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Mild promise in three maiden hurdle runs; opening mark looks high.
11th	17 11th (17) (22/1 +33%) Trim To Milan	22 22/1(+33%)	(17) Trim To Milan 22/1, Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Tramore (21f, soft). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Modest hurdles form, though recent efforts off this basement mark mildly encouraging.
12th	18 12th (18) (9/1 +10%) War Thunder	9 9/1(+10%)	(18) War Thunder 9/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap (5/1) at Tipperary (12.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 9/13 on last hurdle run. Recent Flat winner a potential improver back hurdling.
13th	3 13th (3) (10/1 +29%) Glenriver	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Glenriver 10/1, Respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft, 11/2) 18 days ago, finding little. Handicap debut run at Downpatrick was encouraging but took a backward step here last month.
14th	2 14th (2) (33/1 +0%) Saynothinatall	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Saynothinatall 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Plenty to find from recent handicap debut at Killarney.
15th	14 15th (14) (11/1 +21%) Mademewhatiam	11 11/1(+21%)	(14) Mademewhatiam 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 25/1) 169 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. Ex British-trained; may appreciate this better ground and market best guide on yard debut.
16th	10 16th (10) (100/1 -150%) Daicheadacuig	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Daicheadacuig 100/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (40/1) at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft), pulled up before 3 out. Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Pulled up final three runs over fences last year and seems best watched on return.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 +0%) The Miracle Man	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) The Miracle Man 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving A. L. T. Moore when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago. Entitled to come on for recent comeback run after mammoth absence.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (80/1 -300%) Internet Biddy	80 80/1(-300%)	(16) Internet Biddy 80/1, First run since leaving Fergal O'Brien when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft, 100/1), pulled up after 2 out. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Jackie Stephen. Placed in bumper for Fergal O'Brien but poor hurdles form; hooded on yard debut.

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

It might be worth taking a chance on DEL GIRL in this competitive affair. Trained by the shrewd Shane Crawley, the Mount Nelson mare finished ninth of 20 on her most recent start at Down Royal. That was just her second try in handicap company and, upped in trip now, she is open to further progress. Second and third here last month, Warmer Days Ahead and Great Rainbow are sure to have plenty of supporters. The latter was only headed in the closing stages and this slight drop in trip could prove ideal for the Brian McMahon-trained six-year-old. Gaelic Des Chastys starts off for Eric McNamara and is of interest, while Spellacy's Cross and The Virginian also warrant respect.

This represents a good opportunity for WARMER DAYS AHEAD, who posted much his best effort yet when runner-up in this headgear combination here recently and he shoud have more to offer. Great Rainbow was hot on the heels of the selection in that handicap, finishing third, and he is likely to be on the premises once again, while it's still early says for Del Girl and she makes each-way appeal on the back of an encouraging effort at Down Royal.

The booking of a 7lb claimer can see WARMER DAYS AHEAD confirm recent course form with Great Rainbow

16:17 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:52 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (11/1 -100%) Toor Moon	11 11/1(-100%)	(4) Toor Moon 11/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 13/2, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Shortlist material. Exposed maiden but trip/ground to suit and each-way claims.
21	21 (21) (17/2 -21%) Hurricane Honey	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(21) Hurricane Honey 17/2, Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft, 25/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE. Expected to come on for recent run so don't rule out on handicap debut; reserve.
20	20 (20) (18/1 -29%) Katherine	18 18/1(-29%)	(20) Katherine 18/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. RESERVE. Good bit to find on recent Downpatrick run where trip too far; back in trip here; reserve.
19	19 (19) (25/1 -25%) Mayos Vendangeur	25 25/1(-25%)	(19) Mayos Vendangeur 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Slipped up in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.7f, good, 40/1) 29 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. RESERVE. Too keen on last month's handicap debut, cheekpieces now added; reserve.
1	16 1st (16) (8/1 -7%) Flashthelights	8 8/1(-7%)	(16) Flashthelights 8/1, One win from 23 NH runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap chase (11/2) at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) on debut over fences 29 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Penultimate Downpatrick run gives him a squeak on favoured ground.
2	17 2nd (17) (8/1 +43%) Papa Barns	8 8/1(+43%)	(17) Papa Barns 8/1, Unreliable type. 7/2, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Capable of making his presence felt off this mark. Best form on soft; latest two runs well below best however so questions to answer now.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 -39%) Kalaroun	25 25/1(-39%)	(6) Kalaroun 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 11f on the Flat. 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Glimpses of ability in maidens, entitled to come on recent comeback run and ground okay.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 +6%) Mac's Xpress	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Mac's Xpress 15/2, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 24 days ago. 3m probably too far last time so drop back in trip to suit but wants it softer.
5th	8 5th (8) (4/1 +11%) Birdsandthebees	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Birdsandthebees 4/1, Below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy, 3/1). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Lacks a recent run but trip/ground in her favour.
6th	12 6th (12) (11/1 +56%) Winds Of Winter	11 11/1(+56%)	(12) Winds Of Winter 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft). Off 10 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Beaten in excess of 45l on all four maiden runs; market best guide on handicap debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -33%) Il Silenzio	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Il Silenzio 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good). Off 9 months. Tongue strap and cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask. Modest handicap debut back in August; headgear combination now tried on return.
8th	3 8th (3) (40/1 -60%) Ixigreczed	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Ixigreczed 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) 84 days ago. Up in trip and hood on 1st time for this handicap hurdle debut. Others more persuasive. Best maiden form on soft; opposable on handicap debut (hooded first-time).
9th	10 9th (10) (16/1 -33%) Hees Dynamite	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Hees Dynamite 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 50/1), faring best of those ridden prominently. Off 7 months. Enters calculations. Cheekpieces worn at Cork last time now left off; may need this.
10th	11 10th (11) (16/1 -78%) Its Not Over Yet	16 16/1(-78%)	(11) Its Not Over Yet 16/1, 66/1, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Encouraging Downpatrick handicap debut last month; could have more to offer.
11th	7 11th (7) (12/1 -140%) Rideau Canal	12 12/1(-140%)	(7) Rideau Canal 12/1, 13/2, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Place possibilities. Trip probably too far last time and needs to jump better but don't rule out.
12th	14 12th (14) (40/1 -21%) Warrior Lion	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) Warrior Lion 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task. Recent handicap debut just okay, will need to improve plenty to feature; cheekpieces added.
13th	18 13th (18) (20/1 +0%) Shean Glory	20 20/1(+0%)	(18) Shean Glory 20/1, Two wins from 45 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Needs to improve on two recent runs; never one to rule out though.
14th	2 14th (2) (50/1 -150%) The Empty Kettel	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) The Empty Kettel 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy). Off 7 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Best form on soft ground, may need this comeback run.
15th	15 15th (15) (40/1 -100%) Eire Comes Tribsy	40 40/1(-100%)	(15) Eire Comes Tribsy 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Recent Cork run more encouraging but first-time tongue tie will need to bring much more.
16th	13 16th (13) (18/1 +45%) Make No Plans	18 18/1(+45%)	(13) Make No Plans 18/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.2f, heavy, 20/1). Off 6 months. Booking of Millar a plus. Modest form in maidens, pulled up in Gowran handicap on penultimate; opposable.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (18/1 -29%) Bowgate Street	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Bowgate Street 18/1, Sixteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at this course (20f, good). Off 8 months. Can make presence felt. Okay mark and runs well fresh so one to consider.

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

This looks even more competitive than the first division, with the vast majority of these still yet to taste success. While a beaten favourite on her last start, BIRDSANDTHEBEES might be able to redeem herself. A sister to well-regarded point-to-point winner Shuffle The Deck, she has some solid efforts to her name and will be aided by the 7lb claim of capable conditional Peter Smithers. Trained by the shrewd Martin Brassil, a tongue-tie and cheekpieces might bring about some improvement from Il Silenzio. As the only two winners in the line-up, Shean Glory and Flashthelights warrant respect, while others for the shortlist include Its Not Over Yet, Papa Barns, Toor Moon and Ixigreczed.

The vote goes to RIDEAU CANAL, who shoudn't be judged too harshly on his recent Ballinrobe effort and he is appealing on the strength of his encouraging reappearance effort at Navan on April when returning from a 13-month absence. Toor Moon will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward and is second choice ahead of Birdsandthebees and Papa Barns.

Very few appeal here but it may be worth chancing on top-weight MAC'S EXPRESS, still feasibly treated on his best maiden form

16:52 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:27 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 -25%) Fatal Flaw	5 5/1(-25%)	(9) Fatal Flaw 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Mark J. O'Hare when second of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 7/1) 32 days ago, running on. One to consider. Ballinrobe second on recent comeback; major player.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/2 -50%) Base Of Fire	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(3) Base Of Fire 15/2, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, fourth of 7 in bumper at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Type do better, so definite player. Navan debut promise back in November on much softer ground; contender if handling ground.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 -60%) Chart Topper	4 4/1(-60%)	(7) Chart Topper 4/1, Promising sort. 7/2, fifth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Could improve significantly from that and is capable of opening his account at the second attempt. Okay debut run over C&D at the festival; entitled to come on for that.
4	12 4th (12) (10/1 -122%) Ned In The Park	10 10/1(-122%)	(12) Ned In The Park 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, fourth of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 116 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Very useful form both starts last winter; major player if handling quicker ground.
5th	2 5th (2) (22/1 +73%) Ballysax Hank	22 22/1(+73%)	(2) Ballysax Hank 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 10 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Miss Katy Brown. Worth consideration on pick of form. Cork debut promise not built on; back from a break for new yard with questions to answer.
6th	13 6th (13) (5/2 +79%) Passenger	2.5 5/2(+79%)	(13) Passenger 5/2, Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Rose de Pierre. Dam, smart 1¼m-1¾m winner who stayed 2m, half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Rock Critic. Flat bred making belated debut but interesting runner for in-form yard.
7th	16 7th (16) (28/1 -12%) The Gray Ghost	28 28/1(-12%)	(16) The Gray Ghost 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 25/1) on NH debut 32 days ago. Respectable Ballinrobe debut last month but good bit to find with Fatal Flaw.
8th	14 8th (14) (14/1 -115%) Solsbury Hill	14 14/1(-115%)	(14) Solsbury Hill 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gearoid O'Loughlin. Strong-finishing C&D fourth at the festival augurs well; changed yards since.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -175%) Bigcitylights	33 33/1(-175%)	(5) Bigcitylights 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper (6/4) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to improvement. May not have handled track when very disappointing favourite at Downpatrick; headgear on.
10th	15 10th (15) (25/1 -213%) The Correction	25 25/1(-213%)	(15) The Correction 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1 and tongue strap on, second of 10 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut, running on. Off 15 months. Needs to prove he retains ability. C&D second on debut early last year; definite contender if returning in the same form.
11th	20 11th (20) (150/1 -50%) She Can Do It	150 150/1(-50%)	(20) She Can Do It 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago, running green. Some late headway on last month's Down Royal debut; 4yo may still need more time.
12th	17 12th (17) (200/1 -150%) Vintage Red	200 200/1(-150%)	(17) Vintage Red 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in bumper (33/1) at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Keen, never counted on last month's C&D debut with a couple of today's rivals well ahead.
13th	19 13th (19) (125/1 +17%) Final Flutter	125 125/1(+17%)	(19) Final Flutter 125/1, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Project Mars. Dam (c90/h113), 2½m hurdle winner, sister to smart hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Massini's Maguire and fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Twirling Magnet. Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Project Mars best watched on debut.
14th	4 14th (4) (125/1 -25%) Bebbinberg	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Bebbinberg 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in bumper at Limerick (19f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut. Off 10 months. Never counted on bumper debut at Listowel last summer; best watched on return.
15th	11 15th (11) (125/1 +17%) Mountain Port	125 125/1(+17%)	(11) Mountain Port 125/1, Portage gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (barely stayed 3m) Alasi. Wears tongue strap. Has showed nothing in points. Failed to complete in four point-to-points last season; easily passed over on Rules debut.
16th	10 16th (10) (200/1 -150%) Getone	200 200/1(-150%)	(10) Getone 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in bumper at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 50/1) on NH debut 23 days ago. 50-1 shot when never sighted on last month's Clonmel debut; can only be watched for now.
17th	1 17th (1) (200/1 -33%) As The Lad Says	200 200/1(-33%)	(1) As The Lad Says 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper (150/1) at Wexford (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago, struggling some way out. Not much to show for three point-to-point runs and pulled up on recent bumper debut.
18th	6 18th (6) (125/1 -150%) Caminito Del Rey	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Caminito Del Rey 125/1, Califet gelding. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Not an obvious sort on paper. Pulled up on sole point-to-point season before last; can only be watched on Rules debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -106%) El Toro Rocco	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) El Toro Rocco 33/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Closely related to modest 3m chase winner Another Day Out. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time (Apr 13). Runner-up in Ballycrystal point; tongue-tied for Rules debut and stable second-choice.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (125/1 -25%) Elmonir	125 125/1(-25%)	(18) Elmonir 125/1, 1,000 gns 3-y-o, New Approach gelding. Dam fair 7f winner. Cheap purchase who might struggle to feature. Godolphin cast-off for only 1,000gns; all the better for this initial experience.

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This looks a race sure to produce plenty of future winners. Jonathan Sweeney is operating at a 50 per cent strike rate so far this campaign and the shrewd Co Cork handler is represented by FATAL FLAW. The Pour Moi six-year-old made late progress to finish a never-nearer second to the well-regarded Sorrentino at Ballinrobe last month, and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Fourth in a good quality contest at Navan in November, Base Of Fire will be popular with punters, while Bigcitylights (tongue-strap and hood now deployed), Chart Topper, Ned In The Park, Solsbury Hill, The Correction and interesting newcomer Passenger are other leading contenders.

CHART TOPPER appeared to be learning but offered encouragement when fifth on debut here and he's worth a chance to improve sufficiently to open his account at the possible expense of Base of Fire, who also arrives on the back of a promising start.

Very open but a chance is taken on recent Ballinrobe runner-up FATAL FLAW, whose yard a recent well-backed bumper winner

17:27 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

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