Top staying mare looks set to repeat the dose

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Auvergnat
2.30 Punchestown
1pt win
Bonny Kate
4.00 Punchestown
2pts win

It's trials day at Punchestown on Sunday, with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle credentials of Cilaos Emery getting a test in a hot-looking opener, and while Douvan has scared away any meaningful opposition in the Tied Cottage Chase, his mere presence will hopefully bring a few extra souls through the turnstiles.

The first betting opportunity may well arise in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase (2.30). Enda Bolger suffered a small setback with the defeat of Cantlow at Cheltenham last week but he is triply represented back on home turf here.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 4 February 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:36, 4 February 2017

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