Punchestown
1.20 Allure of Illusion, 3rd in the Aintree bumper last April was perhaps slightly unlucky when second on his hurdles debut. He should go one better here.
2.20 Raz De Maree is a staying chaser in the making but looks on a fair mark over hurdles and should go well. Pineau de Re is another to consider in what looks a trappy contest.
2.55 There is not much to choose between the top two in this. I would just give the edge to Big Zeb.
3.25 Smoking Aces has won over further than this and is a player while Start me Up a winner over 3 miles at Navan before Christmas is another to think about.
4.25 Mister Hotelier looks the form pick.
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