UK Horse Racing Tips: Punchestown

The vote goes to ROLLY BOWLEY BOY, who has been running to a consistent level since returning in November. Ciaran Murphy's charge sets the standard with an official rating of 111 so he should prove hard to beat, providing he can perform to a similar standard. Pictures Of Home was on target over hurdles at Fairyhouse last month and he must be of interest back chasing, while recent Naas runner-up Kates Hill is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Rolly Bowley Boy 2nd Pictures Of Home 3rd Kates Hill

Imagine is likely to prove popular following November's victory in the Craddockstown but given the fact that he was all out over 2m there, and has to concede weight all round, BLOOD DESTINY gets the verdict. Willie Mullins' talented hurdler made a seamless transition to fences when winning at Naas last month and natural progression could make him a tough nut to crack. Silent Approach faces a sterner test of her credentials but is not without a chance, while Spillane's Tower should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Blood Destiny 2nd Imagine 3rd Spillanes Tower

Willie Mullins has used this as a launch pad for some future stars and the Closutton maestro can enhance his record further with MYSTICAL POWER. The impeccably-bred son of Galileo and Annie Power trounced a subsequent Listed winner on his hurdling bow and would appear to be yet another exciting prospect for owner JP McManus. That said, Jigoro, who bolted up at Navan last month, could give him plenty to think about. Fascile Mode drops in class having failed to make an impact at the highest level and he heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mystical Power 2nd Jigoro 3rd Fascile Mode

Stablemates Lisnagar Fortune and Mercurey are hard to split and command respect in a race of this nature, while it would be very harsh to judge Old Port on his first-flight mishap at Leopardstown's Christmas fixture. Nevertheless, there should be plenty more to come from French import JASKO DES DAMES, who will be wiser after his hurdles debut, when third at Navan last month. An improved effort could see him home in front here.
Prediction : 1st Jasko Des Dames 2nd Lisnagar Fortune 3rd Mercurey

Whotookthebiscuit improved to land a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last month and, having shown resilience near the finish that day, is an appealing option on her handicap debut. Ah Fuhgeddaboudit has also hinted that her turn is close to hand and makes the shortlist on just her third start for the Denis Hogan yard. However, MITIVA is more wily when it comes to races of this type, which swings the vote in her favour, especially with first-time hood being a likely aid for improvement. Mollys Glory is another strong contender.
Prediction : 1st Mitiva 2nd Whotookthebiscuit 3rd Ah Fuhgeddaboudit

GLENMALURE LODGE bounced back to form with a highly creditable placed effort at Down Royal last time out and the 10-year-old makes considerable appeal racing off the same mark. She is preferred to the likes of Tramore second Knocknagappagh, as well as Easy Bucks, who must be of interest on his first start for new connections. Mahlers Cove is another to consider if rediscovering the form that saw him place at Naas on his penultimate outing.
Prediction : 1st Glenmalure Lodge 2nd Knocknagappagh 3rd Mahlers Cove

A comfortable winner over further here on his penultimate start, HARDWIRED was since brought down at Naas and should appreciate going back up in trip. Ted Walsh's charge is still off a workable mark and should have too much for The Flier Begley, who has been placed on two of his last three starts for his in-form connections. Bonnie Kellie hasn't shown much since scoring at Clonmel in October, but he cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Hardwired 2nd The Flier Begley 3rd Bonnie Kellie