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Punchestown Day Three

It was a frustrating day from a tipping point of view on Wednesday as I pulled Gallopin Des Champs before posting after his price collapsed, while the sole selection Kemboy was very disappointing in the Gold Cup. To add further insult to injury, Clan Des Obeaux won again having been one of my fancies of the season when only third in the King George. Gallopin Des Champs was incredibly impressive and one can’t help but feel that we will be hearing plenty more about him next season. Similar comments apply to Kilcruit who confirmed the feeling that he was unlucky at Cheltenham when turning the tables on Sir Gerhard comprehensively. What a stable of superstars Willie Mullins has at his disposal.

Moving on to Thursday and of all the days this week, I found it particularly difficult to find a bet. I am looking forward to seeing Energumene again. It was an awful shame he missed Cheltenham and the clash with Shishkin. Hopefully, he can be as impressive here as he has been all season and we can look forward to the potential clash next season. The Stayers Hurdle features impressive Cheltenham winner Flooring Porter. I would be just slightly concerned about horses that ran over 3 miles at Cheltenham and how they have fared this week. Both Monkfish and Vanillier did not show their form and I think he might be vulnerable after a long season. The problem is, which one to go with if taking him on and I found it impossible to choose one. Entoucas will surely win some day soon but there is no value in his price in a very competitive handicap chase while the La Touche is a race to watch.

In terms of a selection, Magic Daze was probably the number one horse I took out of the Cheltenham Festival. Admittedly, I thought she would be a bigger price but she has plenty in her favour and is clear of the opposition in my opinion. I am happy to make her a selection. She was only beaten by Telmesomethinggirl at Cheltenham and finished almost four lengths ahead of subsequent Grade 1 winner Skyace. That only tells half the story though as she pulled quite hard for most of the race. Her effort can be marked up quite a bit I think and the easier 2 miles here should be right up her street. That was only her third start and she has been very progressive in her career so far. She may not need to improve but there is every chance she will and I fully expect her to win.


1pt win Magic Daze (2/1 General) Punchestown 7.05

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