1.55 2m. 15 Declared. Tuesday Treat At Punchestown M'dn H'dle (DIV II) of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - It is difficult to see past the Willie Mullins-trained hurdling debutant BELLOCCIO on his first start in this country. A 105-rated Listed horse on the level, the six-year-old should have far too much class for these rivals if jumping adequately. It would be no surprise to see the son of Belardo run up a sequence over the summer. Former UK point-to-point winner Bodybuilder also makes his hurdling here in this contest. Now in the care of Gordon Elliott, the gelding will almost certainly need further in time. However, he still commands respect on this introduction to these shores. With the Paul Nolan string in great form at present, his Jhentong Enki is another worthy of consideration.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs; Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 10th June