2:35 Punchestown Tips

Still a maiden after 10 starts, though has shown improved form in the last 2 runs. Particularly when only beaten 1.25 lengths when second over a furlong further at Wexford last month, with the front two in the race pulling well clear of the field. Should have every chance on that form.

Warm In Gorey is a 7-year-old gelding trained by P J Rothwell. He is a three-time winner over hurdles and sits some 4lb above his last winning mark on a 100. He has shown a liking for Punchestown, finishing 14-1-2 in three starts, and is a CD winner. He could contend off just 10st 1lb with Miss L Costello taking off a valuable 7lb.

Paddy (Philip) Rothwell stable has come back into form with recent winners after a slight lull. The yard runs two here with similar profiles, both having returned with first run for some months at Tipperary last month. Warm In Gorey won this race in 2023. Oh, ok, there's a third stable runner in the picture! Woodstream Lad is the selection. Pippa (?) Elvin is the most experienced of the jockeys booked. The 8yo by Soldier Of Fortune ran a big race when second at Leopardstown in November 2023. Two wins either side of that. Runs off 6lbs higher than last winning mark. Good race. Hands On and Rose Boum are others of note.

Going for a wildcard here with 4 places on offer. Divilabother was a bit disappointing at Sligo last time but had been shaping with more promise prior to that and could easily bounce back here. Stays this trip fine and handles today's ground. He might run better than his last run suggests and he has a jockey claimer of 7 off today. May grab a place here.