UK Horse Racing Tips: Punchestown

OAK PARK displayed plenty of promise when finishing third on his hurdles debut over C&D late last month and the son of Sea The Stars could be hard to beat with that experience now under his belt. Instant Return has proven to be a consistent performer over hurdles and he should be in the mix once again, while Three Comets is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Oak Park 2nd Instant Return 3rd Three Comets

In a moderate contest it is very hard to oppose MAGIC SEA, who won by 15 lengths when last seen at Down Royal 20 days ago. A 10lb rise in the ratings for that win is a slight concern but he may still outclass his rivals this afternoon. Chief Of Police is fitted with first-time cheekpieces (as well as the usual hood) on his handicap debut is likely to pose the biggest threat, ahead of Sean Says and Ontheiflist.
Prediction : 1st Magic Sea 2nd Chief Of Police 3rd Sean Says

COLUMN OF FIRE was still in contention when falling two out at Fairyhouse last time and he can be given another chance today, having chased home the high-class Longhouse Poet two starts ago. Abyssinian failed to fire latest but the former useful Flat performer should not be underestimated. Others who merit consideration are Friary Rock, Rebellito and Gold Des Bois.
Prediction : 1st Column Of Fire 2nd Abyssinian 3rd Friary Rock

Gigginstown representative DOMITIAN performed with credit when third in a maiden hurdle over 2m7f at Thurles in November and should finish on the premises if running to a similar level of form over this shorter trip. Et Dite won a Grade 3 bumper in France and likely has better to offer over hurdles on her third outing for Willie Mullins, while Fort Worth Texas has viable place claims on her 2m2f second at Ballinrobe in September.
Prediction : 1st Domitian 2nd Et Dite 3rd Fort Worth Texas

MARSHALLED made a winning handicap debut at Clonmel in December and is expected to remain competitive following a 7lb rise in the ratings. Key Commander picked up minor money over 2m3f in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last month and could benefit from the switch to handicaps. The pick of the remainder may be Tashman, who faces an easier task than that set at Leopardstown over the Christmas period.
Prediction : 1st Marshalled 2nd Key Commander 3rd Tashman

Point winner TOKYO GETAWAY ran well on her chase debut at Tramore last month and reverts to hurdles just 4lb higher than when a half-length second over an extended 2m5f here in November. If able to recapture that level of performance, the daughter of Getaway should prove tough to beat. The Church Gate isn't without claims following two solid efforts, but Howaya Aoife is feared most. She is closely matched with the selection but did fall on New Year's Day at Fairyhouse.
Prediction : 1st Tokyo Getaway 2nd Howaya Aoife 3rd The Church Gate

Killultagh Bella warrants the utmost respect on debut given her connections and the betting market may tell us more. However, preference is for DREAMINGANDHOPING, who has experience on her side having placed in two starts at Navan and Limerick, form which looks good. Beth Horan arguably produced her best effort to date last time at Naas and must enter calculations for a top yard.
Prediction : 1st Dreamingandhoping 2nd Killultagh Bella 3rd Beth Horan