Friday's winner came at Tipperary where Sa Majeste was prominent early being left in 3rd after a faller at the fifth, he made a couple of mistakes after but recovered to sit 2nd two out. He disputed the lead at the last leading on the line beating Shannon Royale by a short head. Over at Dundalk Aeon's Aegis was 5th in a race won by Pureview who beat What's Your Game by 2 3/4 lengths.
It an early morning inspection is passed then a busy weekend begins with 8 races at Punchestown on Saturday where there are 2 highlights.
1.00: Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2)
3: Stellar Story: A smart hurdler who's last win came in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He was a bit below form when 4th on this course on his final outing back in May and despite being off 6 months he can win on chase debut.
2.10: Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1)
5: State Man: An excellent horse who's only defeat in his last 13 runs came at the hands of Constitution Hill in the 2023 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. He returned to the festival to win this year's renewal and he is the one to beat here as he looks for a 3rd successive victory in this race before moving on to bigger things.
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