Conditions should be right for De Bromhead's classy chaser to prosper

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Empire Burleque
2.05 Punchestown
2pts win

Could the real Empire Burleque please stand up? Gordon Elliott has unleashed Samcro and Labaik to win the previous two runnings of the opening maiden hurdle (2.05) at Punchestown and it would be a surprise if he doesn't extend the sequence to three with Empire Burleque and Batts Rock providing him with a strong hand.

Empire Burleque, a winner of his only point-to-point start, looked a potentially classy youngster when given an outstanding Jamie Codd ride to win a Fairyhouse bumper in February 2017.

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Published on 16 October 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:10, 16 October 2018

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