15:20 Punchestown

I’m surprised STEALTHY TOM is as big as 9/2 here as I think he’ll be a lot shorter come post time. He caught the eye to some extent when third over hurdles on return at Roscommon in the summer and was well backed before being brought down switched back to fences at Killarney next time. He was under pressure at the time though so still looked like he would come on for the run. He made no mistake off the same mark up in trip next time where he won convincingly. That was impressive and while he has been beaten twice since he has had excuses and this does look easier. He drops back down in trip and Jordan Gainford also looks a good booking. I don’t think he’ll be ridden far off the pace in this big field and that could play to his advantage too. The cheekpieces can help sharpen him up and I think there is lots to like. Henry Brown and Sanibel Island head the dangers.

Stealthy Tom - 1pt @ 9/2