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Punchestown Festival betting tips
- Friday – 6.00 Punchestown – State Man @ 1/3 with bet365
- Friday – 6.35 Punchestown – Ballyburn @ 2/7 with William Hill
- Saturday - 4.50 Punchestown - Kargese @ 7/4 with Bet365
Willie Mullins has had a stellar season in both Ireland and the UK. His horses have been on a long winning streak, a trend that shows no signs of abating at this week’s Punchestown Festival.
On Tuesday, Mystical Power clinched the Grade 1 Champion Novice Hurdle, followed by Daddy Long Legs' triumph in the Listed Handicap Hurdle.
It was a similar story on Wednesday, with Dancing City and Redemption Day taking their respective Grade 1 races for Mullins. The Gold Cup, however, saw Fastorslow prove far too good for his heavily backed Galopin Des Champs. The man is beatable, after all.
Even when his top runner is beaten, Mullins still comes away with the prize, as was the case when Il Etait Temps upset heavy odds-on favourite Gaelic Warrior on Thursday.
Champion Hurdle tip
The Boodles Champion Hurdle at 6.00 on Friday will see State Man go off a very warm order on horse racing betting apps. He is a winning machine and has been beaten only once in his last dozen races. That was by the mighty Constitution Hill in last year’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
State Man beat Irish Point in this year’s Champion Hurdle, and he looks the only possible danger. Irish Point will undoubtedly keep State Man up to his work, but there will likely be only one outcome. It is difficult to get excited by the odds-on offer, but sometimes, it is impossible to oppose these champion racehorses.
Punchestown Day 4 Tip: Friday – 6.00 Punchestown – State Man @ 1/3 with bet365
Champion Novice Hurdle tip
The Champion Novice Hurdle is the other Grade 1 race on the Friday card, and it is another case of attempting and failing to to find a horse to take on another odds-on Mullins-trained Paul Townend-ridden up-and-coming star.
The magnificent Ballyburn has improved beyond all recognition since being beaten by the smart Firefox on his hurdling debut this season. Over two miles, he galloped the opposition into the ground at the Leopardstown Festival.
Next up was two miles and five furlongs at the Cheltenham Festival and it was a similar story. He is undoubtedly the best novice hurdler there is, and this is unlikely to prove anything but another exhibition performance.
There is not an awful between his five rivals, which makes it difficult to get excited about which of them is likely to chase the favourite home.
Punchestown Day 4 Tip: Friday – 6.35 Punchestown – Ballyburn @ 2/7 with William Hill
4.50 Punchestown Tip (Saturday)
There are two Grade 1 races on the last day of the festival at Punchestown on Saturday, and, yet again, Mullins is set to dominate.
His Lossiemouth looks unbeatable in the Mares Champion Hurdle at 3.42 and is priced accordingly by horse racing betting sites, but the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at 4.50 should see his Kargese land the spoils at a backable price with online bookmakers.
She has been in excellent form all season and has a very handy weight advantage over the geldings. While Bottler'secret is a real danger, Kargese looks the one to be on.
Tip: Saturday - 4.50 Punchestown - Kargese @ 7/4 with Bet365
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Last Updated: 3rd May 2024, 06:59 AM
