First Lieutenant can claim second Grade 1 Chase at Punchestown
Overlooked for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in favour of Sir Des Champs, First Lieutenant has already beaten that rival once this term
Overlooked for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in favour of Sir Des Champs, First Lieutenant has already beaten that rival once this term
Briar Hill was an impressive Champion Bumper winner at Cheltenham, but Dermot Weld's juvenile will revel in his weight allowance
Unbeaten in three starts under rules, Ballcasey can syphon off a little more of his untapped potential in the 4:55 a Punchestown
If a formline with Realt Dubh is considered then there's reason to suspect that the eight year-old can finish in front of his stable-mate
Ruby Walsh has chosen to ride Back In Focus over stable mate Boston Bob in the 6:40 Growise Champion Chase at Punchestown
A smaller field at Punchestown won't play to the strengths of Champagne Fever, who lacks the tactical speed of his rival