On Monday at Naas Mooneista finished 3rd, the 7/4 favourite was at the rear early and stumbled slightly 1 1/2 furlongs out. She recovered to sit 4th a furlong from the finish keeping on well in the closing stages. Upfront Romantic Proposal won by 3/4 of a length. In the 7.15 Ivy League won,the 100/30 shot tracked the leaders and sat 4th at halfway. He led from a furlong out comfortably beating Fiach Mchugh by 3 1/4 lengths.
The 5 day Punchestown festival begins on Tuesday with an 8 race card and 3 highlights.
4.15: Bective Stud Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
4: Sir Gerhard: Completed his hat-trick over hurdles when taking the Ballymore at Cheltenham by 3 1/2 lengths 41 days ago. He's not short of speed so the drop back down to 2 miles here is no issue and he should pick up his 4th win.
5.25: William Hill Champion Chase (Grade 1)
4: Energumene: A top-class chaser who didn't need to be at his best when winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham. He came home by 8 1/2 lengths that day and is the one to beat here.
6.35: Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1)
2: Bob Olinger: A high-class horse who was the fortunate winner of the Turners Novices Chase at Cheltenham. He was left clear when Galopin Des Champs fell at the last but despite that he should make it 4 from 4 over fences here.
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