Hi all,
It’s hopefully third time lucky and Punchestown can get the Grand National Trial run on Tuesday afternoon.
You will be relieved to know I won’t go through the race again (you can read my full preview on previous posts), as my selections remain the same.
Punchestown
2:45 – BoyleSports Grand National Trial Handicap Chase – 3m 4 ½ f
General Principle, trained by Gordon Elliott, has been in dreadful form since finishing third in this race 12 months ago off 11lb higher. The 2018 Irish Grand National winner, off 8lb higher, has tumbled down the weights after some poor runs but is a very well handicapped horse if reproducing last year’s run. Gets the first-time visor today which may spark the 11-year-old back to form.
Rocky’s Silver made it 4 wins from 8 runs over fences and 2 wins from 2 runs at Punchestown when winning the Amateur National 28-days ago. Up 7lb for that win but a 5lb claimer has been booked which negates much of that weight rise. The 7-year-old races like today’s step up in trip will suit and he can go close at track that suits. Hopefully the rain will arrive to ease the ground which would enhance his chance.
1pt win – Rocky’s Silver – 7/1 @ Bet365
1pt each way – General Principle – 25/1 @ Bet365 (paying 4 places ¼ odds) or 28/1 @ Paddy Power (paying 5 places 1/5 odds – Not BOG at time of writing)
Cheers
John