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THE opening day of the Punchestown festival on Tuesday has been heralded as "the best ever" by course management following Sunday's declarations for the three Grade 1s on the card.

The feature €200,000 ****.com Champion Chase has attracted a field of ten, and provides an opportunity for the form of the Cheltenham Festival equivalent to be boosted, with runner-up Somersby and third Module both declared.



They will be joined by Byrne Group Plate winner Ballynagour as part of a three-strong British challenge. Sizing Europe, successful in the race in 2012 runs for Henry de Bromhead, while Willie Mullins has Turban and Twinlight.
Neptune winner Faugheen will bid to extend his unbeaten record to six in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle, in a race won last year by subsequent Champion Hurdle victor Jezki.

The Growise Champion Novice Chase is the other Grade 1 on Tuesday's card, with Mullins responsible for three of the seven-strong field.

Ballycasey, Mozoltov and Djakadam have all been declared, while Gordon Elliott, who won the race last year with Mount Benbulben, relies on Don Cossack.

Punchestown racing manager Richie Galway said "We are thrilled with the quality and calibre of the horses in the three grade 1 races and overall it looks like probably the strongest opening day we've ever had in terms of strength and depth as there are numerous top class horses with a chance in each race. It's also great to see such a strong challenge from the UK".

The ground is described as good to yielding,         roll on tuesdayExcited

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By:
workrider
When: 27 Apr 14 18:36
Anyone need free tickets for Tuesday , had 2 held for Norn , but he cant make it sadly...Going out for awhile , anyone interested please let me know asap...
By:
tony57
When: 27 Apr 14 20:19
very good of you wr..only sorry I carnt get over this year..my favourite meeting ...even more than chelts...just wish we took more of our horses over to take the irish on...
By:
workrider
When: 27 Apr 14 22:29
Those tickets are now gone....
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 09:15
whoever has them ..may they bring you luck..
By:
wildmanfromborneo
When: 28 Apr 14 09:30
There is a dreadful rumour DJ876 has them.

He will arrive with two computers,two self help books,a couple of pamphlets on gambling strategy and a type written set of rules.

He will be wearing a jacket with leather patches on the elbows and a pocket full of credit cards,he will carry no cash.

He will approach the men he thinks all pay the premium charge displaying his impressive array of cards but will be astounded to find out they deal with old fashioned cash.
The hustle and bustle of the betting ring will frighten our technophile causing him to forget his carefully rehearsed rules leading to confusion and an early exit.
By:
paulie wallnuts
When: 28 Apr 14 10:22
The opening day at punchestown is like the other 4 days.... a total load of bollloxx as far as punters are concerned......
The opener is some sort of hunters chase full of unimaginably bad horses.....none of which you would take a present of.....
The second looks a penalty kick for vautour......completely unopposable but unbackable all the same at thee odds he will be....
The third is one of them stupid handicap hurdles that are impossible to fathom....
The 4th is a dreadful Grade 1 chase full of grade 2 chasers.....who will beat each other every time they meet.....
The 5th a completely unfathomable bumper with the maximum field....another joke race....
The next a grade 1 novice over 3m for horses running all the year....what happens here is anybodys guess.
The last.....an ultra competitive bumper...again the maximum field.....the birds on the trees already singing about Weld and Elliot in this.....and there will be tips for a half dozen more on the day.....
So all in all theres not a bet on the card on day 1.....and most of the other days are the same.....
Combine that with the fact....that the place is a dive.....the grub is atrocious......and the car park will be a ploughed field if it rains......
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 10:44
just say it as it is paulie..Laugh
By:
paulie wallnuts
When: 28 Apr 14 10:54
That's exactly as it is tony....punchestown doesn't compare favourably with at least 6 or 8 British tracks as regards comfort and facilities and catering either......Ascot Cheltenham Newbury Sandown York Kempton Newmarket Aintree and maybe a few others are much better places to go racing than Punchestown....
Even the course itself isn't much.....there surely is no other grade 1 race track like it over fences.....
The only two tracks I think that on their chase course have an 150 yard run in and a down hill finish are Punchestown and Ballinrobe.....That sums the place up nicely....
By:
frankalsoran60
When: 28 Apr 14 10:55
loooks like i wont be seeing paulie on tuesdaySad
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 11:00
yes I agree as a track its not great but the actual racing is good imo...I agree some of the field sizes are ridiculas..and I don't go near them..but chelts is the same paulie..its just you have a abetter standard cos the brit runners are there..but you make fair comment..if not a little over the the top imo...
By:
wildmanfromborneo
When: 28 Apr 14 11:03
Punchestown has history and tradition in spades.

It has grown massively in the last few years and has obliterated Fairyhouse,they have now thrown in the towel festival wise.

Look at the horses that have run at Punchestown recently,Denman Sprinter Sacre all the top horses.

Stop worrying about your gut Paulie just savour Hurricane Fly vs Jezki,enjoy the rarity that is Quevega,admire the potential of Vauteur and Faugheen and just wait for your boss to come up with one that's marbh.
By:
paulie wallnuts
When: 28 Apr 14 11:06
The difference between Cheltenham and here is stark......the championship races at the festival are the pinnacle of the season.....these races here are after thoughts.....a lot of horses past their best.....every race is a puzzle....
Plenty of top horses run here but hardly any are at thee peak of their powers.....even the great sprinter sacre collapsed over the line at this shiitehole.....Moscow flyer got beat here and didn't fall.....kauto star...denman....all ragged......what a dive....
By:
wildmanfromborneo
When: 28 Apr 14 11:20
Should be right up your alley so,just get laying.

Its not as good as Cheltenham,no one claimed it was but it is unique,has a great atmosphere and this year has some array of stars.
By:
paulie wallnuts
When: 28 Apr 14 11:25
its not as simple as just laying.....because some horses will be able to overcome the effects of a hard season and others wont.....if they could talk then people would know the ones that are feeling ok.....in most of the races abstention is the best policy......
By:
pa lapsy
When: 28 Apr 14 11:39
Agree with the punting point of view to a large extent as found it tough going looking at the decs later in the week.Also agree some could be over the top as well. Still you have Faugheen tomorrow and a very good 3m nov ch,you would have to look forward to in the very least watching them.Wed has a good nov hur and a cracking bumper,Thur have to look forward to the mare in the 3m hur and the nov ch,and as said The fly/jezki clash.
Glad to have it on for the week.
By:
workrider
When: 28 Apr 14 12:40
We can pick holes in ANY race meeting if we look deep enough , fans have been bemoaning the Cheltenham festival since it went 4 days , Aintree also gets Cheltenhams left overs least we forget , even those of my generation miss the REAL NATIONAL FENCES etc etc ..
By:
wildmanfromborneo
When: 28 Apr 14 12:47
The extraordinary thing about Punchestown is its popularity,it has blitzed its rival festival Fairyhouse to such an extent that it has abandoned its festival.

Fairyhouse used to be the bigger meeting but through brilliant management Punchestown has completely taken over,I suppose you could say bad management on Fairyhouses part as well.
By:
workrider
When: 28 Apr 14 13:01
Punchestown has whats known as tradition , in spades , a farmers race , plus a xcountry one , which even Cheltenham copied ...Add in many a good championship race , they know what their customers wants and supply it ...People knocking Punchestown as a racetrack are imo losing sight of what the track itself has to offer , a fine galloping track with sweeping bends , 2 of the most ruthless fences in these isles , the one after the stands is situated on the part of the track where horses have a long run before meeting a fence that is on a steep hill and takes some jumping , I'd say we'll have the most fallers here , then they take a sharp right , and looming large is a fence that has seen more than its fair share of fallers ...The fences down the back are rat a tat tat like they come so quickly ..Yes its a downhill finish , but those fences in the straight take some jumping , just ask Ruby ....To all on here , have a Wonderful week...
By:
paulie wallnuts
When: 28 Apr 14 13:10
Of course the racing is interesting but thats about it ......the bumpers are bound to throw up top horses.....the grade 1's will be won by good horses maybe not very good ones......Punchestown is littered with ordinary Grade I winners over the years.....and Cheltenham isnt....thats the big difference......from a punting perspective.....its a pass.....
By:
frankalsoran60
When: 28 Apr 14 13:21
i was just passed the last fence as sir des champs long run and first lieutenaet came thundering passed. the jockeys roaring at there mounts , i have to say it was one of my most Memorable  sporting moments i can remember.Excited
By:
workrider
When: 28 Apr 14 13:26
On some points I have to agree Paulie , especially on the punting front , where Willie has his usual stranglehold , and yes the foods not great . I'm lucky married a farmers daughters , who's also a great cook ..Have been invited to P.Powers all inclusive by a friend who's one of their punters , so will inform you how the grub was on Friday ..P. S. Friday is my birthday so it BETTER be good....Overall I find Punchestown more relaxing than ANY other festival ..I'm heading over to the U.K. next month , and am dreading all those little Hilters on gates doors etc at these meeting , sometimes I think there are more of them than actual punters..So Punchestown suits me fine...
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 15:57
yes good point about racing over here..you carnt go there not allowed here..jeans not allowed?..Exeter the other week was rare..no security around the paddock or jocks room?..anyone could have entered the parade ring..
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 16:19
See PIPE has 6 entries (so far) this week....

29Apr14 Pun 16GY 5y+ H (90K)(Grd 1) The Liquidator T Scudamore 11-12 141
29Apr14 Pun 16GY 5y+ S (200K)(Grd 1) Ballynagour T Scudamore 11-12 154
30Apr14 Pun 16GY 4-7y NHF (90K)(Grd 1) Seven Nation Army Ms N Carberry 12-0 123
30Apr14 Pun 18GY 5-7y NHF (10K) No Dice 12-0 
01May14 Pun 24G 4y+ HcapHdl (22K) Tullyesker Hill 11-6 124
01May14 Pun 16G 4y+ H (22K) Western Diva

Tom GEORGE has 4......

29Apr14 Pun 16GY 5y+ S (200K)(Grd 1) Module B J Geraghty 11-12 163
30Apr14 Pun 16GY 4-7y NHF (90K)(Grd 1) Some Buckle Miss J M Mangan 12-0 
01May14 Pun 16G 4y+ HcapCh (50K)(Grd C) Parsnip Pete 11-0 140
01May14 Pun 16G 5y+ NovCh (110K)(Grd 1) God's Own 11-10 142


CHANNON with 2 good'uns....

29Apr14 Pun 16GY 5y+ H (90K)(Grd 1) Sgt Reckless A P McCoy 11-12 146
29Apr14 Pun 16GY 5y+ S (200K)(Grd 1) Somersby A P McCoy 11-12 164

HENDERSON's 8 entries...

29Apr14 Pun 16GY 4y+ HcapHdl (50K)(Grd B) Cool Macavity B J Geraghty 10-7 123
29Apr14 Pun 16GY 4-5y NHF (100K) Native Display Mr P W Mullins 11-4 
30Apr14 Pun 20GY 4y+ H (22K) Big Hands Harry 11-12 
30Apr14 Pun 20GY 4y+ H (22K) Medieval Chapel 11-6 
30Apr14 Pun 24GY 4y+ H (90K)(Grd 1) Beat That B J Geraghty 11-10 151
30Apr14 Pun 25GY 5y+ S (200K)(Grd 1) Long Run Mr S Waley-Cohen 11-10 162
01May14 Pun 16G 4y+ HcapCh (50K)(Grd C) Tanks For That 10-12 138
01May14 Pun 16G 4-7y NHF (12K) Native Display 10-13
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 16:22
& JOHN JOE's one..

29Apr14 Pun 16GY 4-5y NHF (100K) Ustica Mr K E Power 11-4
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 16:28
Harry FRY has 2 entered

30Apr14 Pun 16GY 4-7y NHF (90K)(Grd 1) Jollyallan Mr D O'Connor 12-0 
30Apr14 Pun 18GY 5-7y NHF (10K) Fletchers Flyer 12-0

With Philip KIRBY one horse....

30Apr14 Pun 16GY 4-7y NHF (90K)(Grd 1) Aniknam Mr S Crawford 11-4 
01May14 Pun 16G 4-7y NHF (12K) Aniknam 11-6
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 16:53
Alan KING 3 too

30Apr14 Pun 20GY 4y+ H (22K) Carraig Mor 11-12 
30Apr14 Pun 25GY 5y+ S (200K)(Grd 1) Medermit Wayne Hutchinson 11-10 149
01May14 Pun 16G 5y+ NovCh (110K)(Grd 1) Balder Succes 11-10 160

along with HOBBS

30Apr14 Pun 20GY 4y+ H (22K) Cheltenian 11-12 
01May14 Pun 33G 5y+ S (30K) Duke Of Lucca 11-12 
01May14 Pun 24G 4y+ H (200K)(Grd 1) Fingal Bay 11-10 153
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 17:15
Our very own Johnny QUINN (from Thurles - with Pearl Castle) along with Nicky, Nick Williams, Ben Case, Kenny (Keith) Dalgleish, Tom Geroge & David PIPE (Un Temps Pour Tout) are also about on Saturday.

Even the Might-he APOB will be there.......(after he takes the 6.55 in Naas this evening).

30Apr14 Pun 18GY 5-7y NHF (10K) King Leon 12-0 
30Apr14 Pun 18GY 5-7y NHF (10K) MacBride 12-0 
01May14 Pun 16G 4-7y NHF (12K) MacBride 11-7 
03May14 Pun 16  4y H (100K)(Grd 1) Plinth



Backin' Nina and Patrick all week !
By:
gutfeeling
When: 28 Apr 14 17:29
King could have a double with Balder Succes & Carraig Mor,
Gods Own might be a ew bet if the price allows,
Tullyesker Hill is of interest but Pipe in woeful form at the moment.
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 17:32
FYI

The five days of Punchestown are nearly upon us with some exciting racing guaranteed.
Tony Keenan marks our card for the Grade 1s taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday...

If taking on short-priced Willie Mullins runners in Grade 1 races is your thing, then the Punchestown Festival isn't a meeting you look forward to.
The trainer's period of dominance began with his second training title in 2007/8 but this fixture has become a particular focus in the last four years; since 2010, Mullins is nine from 13 with his runners priced shorted than 2.5 in Grade 1 races at this meeting with a small level-stakes profit.

A record like that makes many of the races this week, the events featuring the likes of Faugheen, Vautour, Hurricane Fly (likely to be a short price without being favourite), Annie Power and Quevega, stayaways in the main with the more open Grade 1 races having a better betting shape.

Tuesday's feature, the Champion Chase, is a sub-standard renewal with only two horses rated higher than 160 engaged but is all the more interesting for it; such below-par graded races often provide the opportunity for a bet. The second and third from the Cheltenham equivalent, Somersby and Module, are obvious starting points but there were effectively no placed horses behind an imperious Sire De Grugy and the form looks weak. In any case, Somersby struggles to win and Module doesn't travel like a horse that can win a Grade 1 chase over this trip and has missed a target since.

The best-fresh Ballynagour is now being asked to peak for the third time in seven weeks which has to be a concern, Sizing Europe is a shadow of himself while neither of the Willie Mullins pair Twinlight and Turban look good enough and would prefer softer ground.
Hidden Cyclone is thus a good favourite at 5.8. He's a solid 160 horse in a race where solid types are in short supply and has held his form all season. Despite dropping back in trip, the two miles looks no issue as he went like he'd relish it in the Ryanair and it looks a strong pointer that he has avoided Aintree for this.

His danger is Baily Green and he is worth a saver. He has travelling well before falling at Cheltenham and got a poor ride last time, his jockey overly forceful over the stiff 20f at Navan and beaten as a result; he was much the best horse on the day and his current wellbeing could be masked by that run.

Ruby Walsh thought long before choosing Boston Bob in the Gold Cup on Wednesday but I fear he may have picked incorrectly. The figures suggest Boston Bob is better over two and a half miles than three but there's an element of circumstance about that as he might well have won a RSA last year but for falling at the last. Of greater concern is the worth of his form; the Melling Chase was a poor renewal and Rolling Aces has since let down the form while his jumping remains patchy.

On His Own is a more solid proposition. The Gold Cup form may be dubious but he probably should have won and is better right-handed in any case. As a ten-year-old, he looks exposed but he was campaigned around the Grand National in recent years and didn't get the chance to show his full hand. He should go well.

His biggest danger could be another horse that ran in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Lyreen Legend. He's without a win since his chase debut but he was an eye-catcher last time, looking booked for the frame before ploughing the second last, and there's a chance he's best on decent ground.

Argocat is an outsider of note. His Aintree run may have been a fluke, easily 10lbs better than anything he'd shown before, but he's a still a 6yo and open to improvement and seems to get the trip well. He doesn't always travel in his races so could be one to hit in-running.

Those intent on taking on a Willie Mullins hotpot could do worse than look at the World Series Hurdle on Thursday. Quevega will be hard to beat, likely fitter now than at Cheltenham, but there were hints of decline there as she made hard work of beating Glens Melody. At Fishers Cross is definitely worth opposing; he regressed from Cheltenham to Liverpool where the jumping problems that have plagued his second hurdling season resurfaced and Rebecca Curtis faces a challenge to get him back to his best.

The interesting runner here is Fingal Bay. He travelled like a good horse in the Pertemps, form that has worked out well in staying races, and has the ability to win at this level judging by that effort. That's not even allowing for his scope to improve and his trainer Phillip Hobbs has a notably good record at this meeting; from 31 lifetime runners at the track, he has had seven winners with a level-stakes profit of 29 points and has managed at least one winner at this meeting in five of the last six years. He's worth supporting win and place.


Recommended Bets
Back Hidden Cyclone and Baily Green in the Champion Chase
Back On His Own, Lyreen Legend and Argocat (in-running) in the Gold Cup
Back Fingal Bay (win and place) in the World Series Hurdle

Tony Keenan (Betfair)
By:
neill d
When: 28 Apr 14 18:02
Few too many days and Grade 1s at Punchestown. It would be a much better meeting with 3 days and 1/2 the Gr1's. Get rid of all the intermediate distances which are adequetely catered for at Aintree, Ayr, and Fairyhouse and just have Grade 1s at 2 miles and 3 miles. Alternatively, move all the 2 mile races to 2 and a half. One or the other needs to be done because some of these horses are just not worthy of the Grade 1 winning status and money they are running for. Too many good horses avoiding each other.

This is indeed an afterthought to many, but it is still a very exciting event nonetheless. I think it is too late in the year and has more relevance as a jolly up for lads looking for a Galway prequel.

Leopardstown at Christmas is the Premier Irish jumps meet at the best jumping track in the UK or Ireland. The chase track there has proper fences and there is never anywhere to hide or any excuses. That Christmas meeting is far far superior to the equivalent action over in England at the same time as an overall event. The King George and the Christmas Hurdle are great races, but Leopardstown is far superior over the piece. I'd rather watch the maiden hurdle on Stephen's Day there than some of the Grade 1's I will see next week.

Punchestown is good, but Leopardstown at Christmas is THE meetHappy
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 18:03
I tell you what watch for anything fry runs in a bumper..if jellyalen runs..he,ll be in the mix...backed it lto..
By:
neill d
When: 28 Apr 14 18:03
You going over Tony?
By:
neill d
When: 28 Apr 14 18:04
It is a great trip, might head up for the saturday, but I think it is the weakest day with the juvenile hurdle headlining. Went the years Kauto Star and Denman ran and had a ball, but I hate seeing great horses beat at this time of year.
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 18:12
im surprised that Henderson has pm on his in the bumper tomorrow..nico de boinville is a far better rider..and still claims 3?
By:
neill d
When: 28 Apr 14 18:18
Local knowledge I'd say Tony as Punchestown is a sharp enough track to ride. Races are run in a completely different way in Ireland than in the Uk as you know yourself, even the likes of McCoy can be caught out when he comes over.

I'd have Patrick as a much better rider than DeBoinville tbh, especially in this sphere. Mullins does very little wrong these days, he has so much experience. Strange Willie is pitching in an unraced fella. Maybe he is tricky and the lad on him does all the work with him at home. Scorpion's have a reputation for being headers.
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 18:21
15.40 Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase

As ever this great fixture begins with a low-grade hunters event and once again Enda Bolger is very well represented. Nina Carberry rides Be Positive while Derek O'Connor is on board Phar And Away so neither will lack expertise in the saddle. Robbie McNamara's presence on board Remarkable Man will ensure support while Kanesh and Finea are consistent between the flags and can go well. LORD HAWKFIELD finished runner-up to Zest For Life a year ago and looks as though he's been primed for a repeat so is taken to go one better.

16.20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

FAUGHEEN was one of the most impressive winners at Cheltenham though his victory was achieved over 2m5f and he's never run at this trip over hurdles. While that wasn't the strongest of races at the Festival he could hardly have done it any better and will take all the beating. Sgt Reckless couldn't match the pace of Vautour at Cheltenham nor Josses Hill at Aintree but this is his trip and looks certain to get competitive. The selection's stablemate Valseur Lido was behind Sgt Reckless at Cheltenham but did better at Fairyhouse where he comfortably saw off the challenge of Real Steel with the very disappointing Wicklow Brave well beaten. Western Boy and The Liquidator are both held on Cheltenham form.

16.55 bragbet.com Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)

The shortest price winner of this in the last ten years has been 10/1. A P McCoy rides Gallant Tipp, who couldn't handle Grade 2 company at Fairyhouse while City Slicker has also been well beaten at that level in his last two races. Lucky Bridle hasn't been done any favours in the handicap after beating Shield at Thurles but GLEN BEG ran very well behind Court Minstrel at Aintree and is handed the vote. She would be a strong selection if there is any more rain which would greatly enhance her chances. Cool Macavity's credentials don't looks strong enough but Diplomat had a recent run on the Flat and his stable can do little wrong at present.

17.30 ****.com Champion Chase (Grade 1)

Twinlight put two shocking performances behind him when chasing home stablemate Arvika Ligeonniere at Fairyhouse when Turban fell at the first. Ruby Walsh has opted to ride him and he should get into the frame though SOMERSBY has to be the form pick. Mick Channon's charge only runs at the very highest level and has finished behind Sire De Grugy in his last three starts though the fact that he's unseated his rider twice recently is a bit of a concern. Hidden Cyclone is another high-class performer who chased home the classy Dynaste in the Ryanair though that's over 2m5f which may prove to be more like his trip. Module was only a neck behind the selection in the Champion Chase with the veteran Sizing Europe around 4l further back but don't be surprised by a big effort from the latter, who won the race in 2012.

18.05 Goffs Land Rover Bumper

Just Get Cracking was always travelling nicely on his debut at Limerick but just couldn't quicken past Poker School in the heavy ground. Ustica was a 20/1 chance when making a successful start for Philip Kirby at Newcastle and has been transferred to Jonjo O'Neill. Willie Mullins has won this three times in recent years so Very Much So is an obvious one to keep an eye on as is Caleb Coomber, who is a full brother to a winning bumper. NATIVE DISPLAY has numerous winning relatives, several of them in bumpers, and won't have been sent here by Nicky Henderson unless thought capable of coming away with the spoils so she is handed the vote. Noel Meade's pair Russian Bill and Snow Falcon are respected while Dessie Hughes' Daydream Island has a speedier pedigree than most and could reward each-way support.

18.40 Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1)

Ballycasey beat Don Cossack at Leopardstown then didn't quite get home in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham. He was going strongly when falling at the second last at Fairyhouse last time and will be fancied to make amends. His stablemates Mozoltov and DJAKADAM both also failed to finish on their latest starts and it's the latter, who is only a five-year-old and gets plenty of allowances, who gets the nod as he looked very smart when beating Bright New Dawn at Leopardstown and was going well when falling at Cheltenham. Carlingford Lough had Morning Assembly just behind in the Grade 1 Topaz at Leopardstown in December and can confirm the form without troubling the selection.

19.15 Finlay Motor Group Flat Race

Neatly Put made an encouraging debut at Fairyhouse and Patrick Mullins is a very interesting booking while Bell Of The Ball went very close at Wexford and can only improve. Ange D'Or Javilex disappointed at Limerick but may do better on this quicker ground though the chances are it will be a newcomer who takes home the spoils. HASANOUR is by Giant's Causeway and the first foal of a mare who won a Listed race on the Flat. He should have more genuine pace than most of these and Katie Walsh can steer him home. Nina Carberry's mount Alamein is another to keep an eye on in a race where the market should prove a good guide.

©SL
By:
Catch Me ifyoucan
When: 28 Apr 14 18:21
*Spoils
By:
tony57
When: 28 Apr 14 18:22
fair point neill, but I promise you put nico on mullins bumpers runners he,ll get them home..Patrick is a decent jock in his grade..but imo nico is better..but they know more than me..just my opinion
By:
neill d
When: 28 Apr 14 18:24
You'd see a lot more of Nico than me Tony so I'll defer to your judgement on that. He is capable from what I have seen for sure and will still have a lot of improvement in him as he was a late starter.
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