15:55 Punchestown tips
Novice Chase2m2½fgood5 runners
What we lean towardsopen race
Too close to split with conviction. Sir Allen just shades it from Bunting on the way its price has been shortening.
Novice Chase over 2m2½f on good going. Sir Allen and Bunting separate by very little. We have enough recent form to rate all 5 declared.
How we rate the field
1
Sir Allen
Cian Quirke / Andrew Slattery
6/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 27% drop.
- Quick turnaround at 11 days against its usual 138.
- Carries 11lb less than last time.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)
2
Bunting
Paul Townend / W P Mullins
9/4
- Steady 52% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Quick turnaround at 17 days against its usual 40.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)
3
Chanceawetmorning
Jack Kennedy / Gordon Elliott
9/2
- Price drops have been easing off across its last 5 runs, down to a 51% average.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)