Punchestown

Tomorrow, April 29, 2025ChaseClass 13m

BALLYBURN didn't appear to relish being ridden with restraint and ultimately found his chance compromised with a significant mistake at the seventh when fifth in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham last month. However, Willie Mullins' charge undoubtedly remains with potential in this sphere, not least over 3m+ and he's selected to gain compensation back on home soil. Impaire et Passe, who arrives following success at Aintree, and Lecky Watson, who defeated the selection latest, head the dangers.

  • Ballyburn
  • Impaire Et Passe
  • Lecky Watson
3m1f Grd1 Nov Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Ballyburn
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 111/11215-
    Price History:
    2.63
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    160
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Leading novice hurdler of 2023/24 who was much more at home back up in trip when doubling his chase tally in Gr 1 at Leopardstown (21.5f) in February. Fluffed his lines (significant error seventh) in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham latest but he undoubtedly remains capable of better still over fences.
  • 6. Lecky Watson
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1235/5111-
    Price History:
    3.25
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    159
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Placed at Grade 1 level over hurdles and comes here 3-3 over fences, showing the best turn of foot when taking Grade 1 Brown Advisory at Cheltenham (24.5f) 7 weeks ago, by 4 lengths from re-opposing Stellar Story. A repeat gives him sound claims.
  • 5. Impaire Et Passe
    J: J. J. SlevinT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 2311/1131-
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    159
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    High-class winner over hurdles who is 3 from 4 over larger obstacles, dispelling a lacklustre run at Leopardstown (21.5f) in February fitted with cheekpieces when running out a good winner of the Grade 1 Manifesto at Aintree (19.9f) 26 days ago. Claims if seeing out the trip.
  • 7. Slade Steel
    J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 1121/322-
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    134
    Verdict
    Rapid improver over hurdles, career-best display when landing last season's Supreme at the Festival. Lightly raced since, jumping better than he did on chase debut when runner-up to Lecky Watson in a Naas maiden (20f) in December. Remains with potential back from a break on first try at 3m.
  • 8. Stellar Story
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 241/41422-
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    154
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Smart hurdler who landed last season's Albert Bartlett and similar form over fences, landing Grade 3 here in November. Matched previous best when chasing home Stellar Story in Brown Advisory Chase and stamina looks his strong suit. Respected.
  • 4. Ile Atlantique
    J: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 235/7115U-
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    153
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    Quickly reached a smart level in this sphere, building on his maiden victory when bagging Naas Gr 2 in January. Struggled in Irish Arkle next start before exiting at the third at Fairyhouse (20f) 9 days ago but feasible to think he still has more to offer now tackling this trip for the first time.
  • 3. Gorgeous Tom
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 1/101F144-
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    150
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Positive profile over hurdles and similar story over fences, his second success coming in a Cork Grade 3 (20f) in November. Similar form in defeat in pair of Grade 1's at Fairyhouse/Cheltenham since and he's an each-way player.
  • 2. Champ Kiely
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1413-
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    150
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    Smart chaser who made most of good opportunity when readily landing Navan Grade 3 in March. Posted a creditable effort whilst seemingly having limitations exposed in Fairyhouse Grade 1 9 days ago and work to do having first crack at this sort of trip.
  • 9. Dont Rightly Know
    J: Harry CobdenT: Polly Gundry
    F: 3222/111P-
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced 10-y-o who was consistent over hurdles but different proposition over fences, typically jumping well when bringing up the hat-trick in mares' listed event at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) in February. Never travelling well when pulled in Gr. 1 at Aintree latest though, and this another big ask
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