Tom Segal thinks Cheltenham form is key to Punchestown handicap hurdle

Dallas Des Pictons
6.00 Punchestown
1pt win at 16-1

The form of the Martin Pipe handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival was given a big boost when Galopin Des Champs ran away with a Grade 1 at Punchestown yesterday.

Floueur stayed on well to be third that day but he might struggle to confirm the form with Dallas Des Pictons, who also finished off the race well and has the valuable assistance of top 7lb claimer Jordan Gainford today.

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Published on 29 April 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:16, 29 April 2021

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