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Punchestown
R1 – Straight John
R2 – Grey Jude
R3 – Bunting
R4 – Doctor Steinberg
R5 – The Mourne Rambler
R6 – Conyers Hill
| RACE | SELECTION | REASON |
| Race 1 Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle |
Straight John |
Good course form including easy victory on penultimate start Outpaced last time so step up in trip should suit Improving and has potential |
| Race 2 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final |
Grey Jude |
Consistent performer and good second last time Gets a greater weight advantage over Vitorio Piel this time
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| Race 3 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle |
Bunting |
Classy horse and this weaker than races he has been running in Not disgraced last time at the Cheltenham Festival Handles this ground well |
| Race 4 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle | Doctor Steinberg
| Flopped at Cheltenham but had looked exceptional previously Sets a proven Grade 1 form standard from eight-length Dublin Racing Festival win Hood added and this track will suit
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| Race 5 Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race | The Mourne Rambler |
Won the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and brings the best form Looks a step ahead of his rivals |
| Race 6 Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase |
Conyers Hill |
Back to a suitable trip after failing to stay over 3m1f last time Form of his Paddy Power Gold Cup fourth makes him a contender Has a nice record on this ground
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