After having no racing in Ireland on Tuesday the action returns with meetings at Punchestown and Dundalk on Wednesday with two features. The first big race is at Punchestown at 1.25 when 16 begin the Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final. In a competitive field 3 standout,Rhythm Divine is a useful hurdler who has had two wins this year both came in August at Downpatrick where she came home by 8 1/2 lengths and at Bellewstown where she was just the 5 lengths in front. Her last race was a very good second at Gowran Park 26 days ago and going back up in trip means she has to be taken seriously. Fully Charged last won at Limerick back in December and was 6th in his last run at Navan 7 months ago but the time off puts him on the shortlist. Dime A Dozen is the other one that stands out following two wins this year at Tipparary in July and at Gowran Park last time out where she beat 5 others so she should definitely challenge. One other that should be looked at is Arcadian Sunrise who arrives here having won at Thurles earlier this month so don't discount him.
The other main race of the day is at Dundalk at 7.00 when 14 start the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden. Rock The Barzah makes only her second appearance after finishing 4th on debut at Fairyhouse 37 days ago she should improve here and is highly respected. Anna Strada last ran on this Dundalk course 19 days ago where she was a respectable 4th and returning to the same track means she has a good chance. Lighting Boltz has yet to win in his first seven races his best performances have been two second place finishes in August and if he finds that form here he should push on. If your looking for an outsider then Aikido is the one he was a very good 4th on his debut at Leopardstown in July and returning after 119 days off means he could surprise the main runners.
Big race predictions: Punchestown 1.25: 12: Rhythm Divine
Dundalk 7.00: 12: Rock The Barzah.
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