PunchestownFri, May 01, 2026

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17:00 Punchestown

The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

| 4+

Winner EUR €73,625 - 9 runners

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Surface: T

Race Tip

KING RASKO GREY (5) couldn't have been anymore impressive than when winning the G1 Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham and the form of that race is strong. Looks a class above this field and impossible to oppose. KIELY'S PLACE (4) impressive on stable debut at Clonmel before disappointing in a G2 at Fairyhouse. Now wears a first time hood and has to be respected. JALON D'OUDAIRIES (2) has plenty of experience and eventually off the mark at Naas in February but well held in the G1 Spa Novices' Hurdle. More needed. It wouldn't be a big surprise to see ECHOING SILENCE (8) bounce back to form after a poor run at Cheltenham.