The Irish racing week kicks off with 8 races at Punchestown on Tuesday where the highlight is the 2.35 when 9 begin the Connolly's Red Mill Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. Hunters Yarn was impressive when a 17 length winner of a bumper at Thurles when last seen in March. Since then he has moved to the yard of Willie Mullins and looks like the one to beat on his hurdles debut. Life In The Park makes his first rules start here,this half-brother to 3 winners including Lifetime Ambition was in command when he fell on his only point start in April. However he is an interesting hurdle newcomer for Henry De Bromhead and with Rachel Blackmore on board he definitely has a chance. The other to look at is Sam's Choice a promising horse who picked up a win at Clonmel in September and followed that up with a good 4th on his hurdles debut at Galway 31 days ago. He goes significantly up in trip here but with progress expected he should challenge.
Big race prediction: 5: Hunters Yarn.
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