MCLAUREY bagged a valuable pot as a hurdler last season and has been shaping as though a repeat could be on the cards over fences. He gets the vote for the shrewd Emmet Mullins stable, though unexposed 5-y-o Raffles Dolce Vita makes plenty of appeal on handicap debut, while last year's winner Petit Tonnerre is reunited with Richie McLernon (2-2) and may again have the race run to suit. Jalila Moriviere completes the shortlist in an ultra-competitive renewal.
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About The Selections
Johnny Ward
Indiana Jones This ten-year-old loves Punchestown, and drops back to the only trip he has won over. There's plenty to like about his chances at 33-1.
Ross Millar
McLaurey Suffered trouble in running at the Cheltenham Festival last time out, and now drops back in trip now plus has a tongue tie applied, which are both positives.
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Smart Stats
15
Jalila Moriviere
2 W. P. Mullins's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
12/1
25% W. P. Mullins's strike rate at PUNCHESTOWN since the start of the 2021/22 season
28% W. P. Mullins's strike rate with chasers at up to 2m3f
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: A strongly contested lead could count against Escapeandevade and Raffles Dolce Vita, who are expected to contest that lead: A strong early pace seems highly likely. Jalila Moriviere and Ballysax Hank could be suited by being ridden further from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Release The Beast traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 3 starts: Indiana Jones traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP twice and 25% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 5 starts.