By Carl Harris
I am back in the land of the living, just, having had a migraine headache of biblical proportions last night. Punchestown is going much the same was as Cheltenham for the punters but just as she did at Cheltenham Quevega can ride to the rescue today.
The mare’s second successive victory in the David Nicholson at The Festival was of the highest order and it is Mourad who provides the biggest danger. Mourad looked good at Fairyhouse but I think off 11st 5lb Quevega is the one and at 4-1 I will certainly be on.
Quevega to The Rescue?
In the other big race I will be hoping than Riverside Theatre can beat Captain Cee Bee once again as he did at Cheltenham. at 10-3 I would be on him rather then the favourite. This is very much a secondary bet to Quevega.
William Hill Early Prices…
5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle – 5.30pm Punchestown: 4-1 Quevega, 9-2 Mourad, 5-1 Karabak,8-1 Powerstation, 12-1 Berties Dream, Bensalem, Oscar Dan Dan, Noble Prince, Cousin Vinny, 20-1 Ninetieth Minute, 25-1 War Of Attrition, Kayf Aramis, 33-1 Jessies Dream, Prince Erik, 40-1 Aitmatov (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
6:40 Ryanair Novice Chase – 6.40pm Punchestown: 3-1 Captain Cee Bee,10-3 Riverside Theatre, 7-2 Psycho, 11-2 Osana, 8-1 Sports Line, 15-1 Archie Boy, 16-1 Let Yourself Go, 20-1 Roberto Goldback, 28-1 Fosters Cross, 66-1 Schelm (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
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