The best on Friday came at Fairyhouse where Broken Ice was 2nd, the 9/2 joint favourite was at the rear early sitting fifth two out. He improved to go into 2nd inside the final furlong without threatening the winner Dragon Rock who came home by an easy 9 lengths. Over at Dundalk Sea Chariot was 4th in a race won by Pier Pressure who beat Hightimeyouwon by 1/2 a length.
An exciting weekend begins on Saturday with 8 races at Punchestown where there are 2 main events.
1.23: Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2)
4: Flooring Porter: A two-time Stayers Hurdle winner at the Cheltenham Festival who impressed on chase debut on the same course a month ago. He led from the fifth and despite being challenged 2 out he asserted himself going clear at the last beating Broadway Boy by 2 1/2 lengths. With further improvement likely he can follow up before going on to better things in this sphere.
2.35: Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1)
3: State Man: Was definitely the best 2m hurdler in Ireland last season who's only defeat came in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham where he came up against the mighty Constitution Hill having to settle for 2nd. He won this race last year and should do again on his return.
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