The one winner on Thursday was El Fabiolo, the 1/4 favourite sat 2nd early and despite mistakes at the 3rd and the 6th he improved to challenge from 2 out. He led soon after going clear before the last easily beating Dysart Dynamo by a comfortable 11 lengths. In the Champion Stayers Hurdle Teahupoo was 4th, the 3/1 joint favourite settled in behind the leaders sitting 4th at halfway. Despite being slightly hampered 3 out he was 3rd entering the straight however he had no extra in 4th before the last keeping on at one pace, upfront Klassical Dream won the race for a 3rd year in a row beating Asterion Forlonge by 1/2 a length.
Punchestown enters it's 4th night on Friday with two more Grade One’s standing out.
5.25: Paddy Power Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
4: State Man: A top-class horse who was a respectable 2nd behind Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham when last seen 45 days ago. He doesn't have Nicky Henderson’s charge to contend with here and with his stable in good form he should resume winning ways and make it 5 from 6 for the season.
6.00: Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
4: Impaire Et Passe: A horse with promise who made it 3 from 3 in this sphere when taking the Ballymore at Cheltenham 44 days ago. He led at the home turn impressively beating stablemate Gaelic Warrior by 6 1/2 lengths. Another exciting prospect from the Willie Mullins yard has the best form on show and with better to come he is the one to beat.
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