It was an excellent Wednesday for my picks with all three winning. The 5.20 saw The Nice Guy hit the front before the last staying on well under pressure on the run-in beating stablemate Minella Cocooner by 3/4 of a length. In the next Allaho made all the running and despite not being fluent at the last he comfortably beat Clan Des Obeaux by 14 lengths. In the final big race of the night Facile Vega was travelling well entering the straight leading from a furlong out. He stayed on strongly beating Redemption Day by 1 1/4 lengths.
Two more Grade One’s headline Thursday at the Punchestown festival.
5.25: Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1)
3: Klassical Dream: A high-class hurdler who won this race 12 months ago. He added to his victory tally when taking the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown and looked good when 5th to Flooring Porter in the Stayers Hurdle last time. Should win this for a second year.
6.35: Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
4: Gentleman De Mee: An improving horse who completed his hat-trick when winning the Maghull Novices Chase at Aintree 19 days ago. He beat Arkle winner Edwardstone by 4 1/2 lengths and with more to offer he should give trainer Willie Mullins his 7th straight win in this race.
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