Punchestown
2.15 – DATOKEPE wasn't disgraced behind Cadspeed on his debut in a hurdle race at Gowran in April and has backed that up with a couple of decent efforts in bumpers since, so looks worth a chance here.
2.45 - Not For Converting is a likely sort to win this having impressed over bumpers, while Rivage D’or proved his stamina for this sort of trip when failing by just a head to open his account in a Killarney maiden last time, (clear of the remainder)but POINTILLISTE was much the best of these on the flat and is entitled to have learnt a great deal from his debut sixth over timber at Navan last month.
3.15 - A fascinating beginners chase here and none make more appeal than NOBLE PRINCE, who held his own in a number of top hurdle races last season (from 2m1f to 3m) and was just over 7 lengths behind Quevega in a Grade 1 last time. He’s got the scope to jump a fence and should be right there.
Otay Kawn wasn't quite as good over hurdles but he has run five times over fences already and has certainly shown enough to suggest that he can close, while Healy’s Bar was third in a Grade 1 (bang in contention when falling 3 out at Xmas).
The biggest threat must be Saludos, who made all in a maiden/listed hurdle before a close second to Hollo Ladies in a Grade 1 around Christmas. His second to Luska Lad was excellent form and he’s always looked a chaser.
Recommendations
Back Datokepe to win the 2.15 Punchestown (9/4 Bet365)
Back Pointillste to win the 2.45 Punchestown (5/4 General)
Back Noble Prince to win the 3.15 Punchestown (5/4 Ladbrokes)
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