At Dundalk on Friday my pick Andreas Vesalius was a non runner. The race was won by the 8/15 favourite Neo Soul who beat JJ Jumbo by a head.
A big weekend of action begins with the first of 2 days at Punchestown on Saturday where the highlight of a 7 race card is the 12.38 when 7 line-up for the Grade 2 Betvictor Casino Novice Chase. Cape Gentleman continued his excellent start over fences in impressive fashion when he was an easy 14 length winner of a Grade 3 at Cork at the end of last month. He is an exciting prospect who should make it a hat-trick here. Riviere D'etel is a useful juvenile hurdler who looked good when winning on her fences debut at Fairyhouse 35 days ago. She came home by 11 lengths and with more to come she is a big player. Buddy Rich built on earlier promise when finally opening his chase account at Navan 6 days ago. He stayed on well to beat the favourite Ballyadam that day but this is a tougher test. The other one who will challenge is Embittered who didn't need to be at his best to take a Grade 3 on this course 31 days ago. He has lots of chasing experience and should go well.
Big race prediction: 1: Cape Gentleman.
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