Ash Hill looks capable of being part of the O'Brien steamroller

Joseph O'Brien: has an enviable hand in the juvenile hurdle division

Joseph O'Brien: is mob-handed in the 3.40 at NaasCredit: Caroline Norris

Trainer: Joseph O'Brien
4th, 2m bumper, Punchestown, November 28

Joseph O'Brien's charges are in irrepressible form and this horse looks a future winner after a promising first effort in this Punchestown bumper.

He ran an okay race on his sole point-to-point in the spring and did even more at Punchestown. Held up at the back of the field, he made some headway towards the business end of the contest and, while he did seem to hit a little bit of a flat spot early in the straight, he picked up and stayed on to reasonable effect.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 5 December 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:21, 5 December 2018

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