Wednesday saw another two winners at Punchestown, in the 5.20 Gaelic Warrior wasn't fluent early but improved entering the straight. He travelled well to lead at the last staying on strongly on the run-in to easily beat Affordale Fury by 10 lengths. The 6.30 saw A Dream To Share sit in midfield making progress from 4 out. The 8/11 favourite led from 2 out staying on well in the final furlong to beat Tullyhill by 3 3/4 lengths. The other pick Galopin Des Champs was 2nd, the 4/11 favourite disputed the lead from 4 out sitting 2nd entering the straight. He dropped to 3rd and made no impression before the last going 2nd on the line, Fastorslow won by 2 1/4 lengths.
Thursday at the Punchestown festival sees two further Grade 1 features.
5.25: Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1)
8: Teahupoo: A high-class hurdler who was a creditable 3rd behind the reopposing Sire Du Berlais in the Stayers at Cheltenham when last seen 42 days ago. Despite not being seen at his best there he is still a big player who can reverse the placings and get back to winning ways.
6.35: Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
2: El Fabiolo: A decent novice hurdler last season who is an even better chaser making it 3 from 3 when taking the Arkle at Cheltenham in impressive fashion on his last outing. He beat Jonbon by 5 1/2 lengths with stablemate Saint Roi further back. This should be straightforward for a star of the Willie Mullins yard keeping his perfect record intact.
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