Meade could enjoy a midweek treat at Punchestown

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Jonathan Moore: could be among the winners at Punchestown with Minella FairCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Calicojack
3.30 Punchestown
3pts win

The presence of representatives from both the Mullins and Elliott camps means that Calicojack could be a bigger price than he should be in the concluding 2m bumper (3.30) at Punchestown.

The five year-old's sole public appearance was 612 days ago when he finished a fine fourth in the €100,000 sales bumper at Fairyhouse. Forge Meadow, now rated 139 over hurdles, won it, the now 140-rated hurdler Morgan was third, while the 127-rated Blairs Cove was three lengths behind Calicojack in fifth. It is rock-solid form.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 28 November 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 22:19, 28 November 2017

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