On Sunday the big race at Punchestown wasn't the one we all hoped for. Asterion Forlonge was leading until he fell at the first leaving the 1/2 favourite Envoi Allen in front. Fills D'Oudairies tried to challenge but he couldn't get close enough and my selection eventually came home by 3 1/2 lengths making it 12 wins on the bounce.
Punchestown is also the venue to kick off the racing week with 7 races where the big one is the 3.15 when 9 start the Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Maiden Hurdle. Mahler Allstar is a promising horse who was 3rd on his hurdles debut at Leopardstown 20 days ago he goes significantly up in trip here but that will definitely suit him. The main danger is Fantasio D'Alene who was a very good second when last seen at Naas 58 days ago he also goes up in trip here and will go close. Pure Genius needs to improve after being a below par 3rd on this course in a novice hurdle at the beginning of December but any slip up could let him in. The other one with a slight chance is Sean Hogan who was 5th in a novice hurdle on only his second appearance at Down Royal 32 days ago more improvement is expected here but it will have to be a brilliant performance to win.
Big race prediction: 4: Mahler Allstar.
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