Unfortunately I will not be able to get across to Ireland for the Punchestown Festival this year. The Irish hospitality is brillant and the atmosphere is terrific. The entrance fees to the course are much more realistic than the fancy prices at Cheltenham.
The race of the meeting looks to be the three mile Champion Stayers Hurdle where Mighty Man, Brave Inca, Hardy Eustace and Skys The Limit all take part.
The Gold Cup looks as though it could go to In Compliance who will be a fresh horse. Good old Beef or Salmon will be trying for his 11th Grade One in Ireland.
The Champion Hurdle looks to be between Sublimity who was so impressive at Cheltenham and my old favourite Macs Joy.
I will miss not being there but for all the latest runners and riders go to at the races.