Punchestown tips: one key runner from each of the eight races on Thursday

3.40 Punchestown
Specialist Joinery Group Handicap Hurdle, 2m

Jessica Harrington has landed two of the last four runnings with both winners ridden by Robbie Power. They team up again with Only Sky, the trainer's sole runner in the contest with the four-year-old making her handicap debut.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Broomfield Hall

Several of these could be nicely treated for their handicap debuts including this prominent runner who can build on her maiden victory at Naas

4.15 Punchestown
Pigsback.com Handicap Chase, 2m

Mt Leinster has recorded comfortable victories on his last two starts and will attempt to bring up the hat-trick for trainer Willie Mullins. Grange Walk will provide stiff competition having been travelling well before falling in Mt Leinster's most recent win.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Magic Daze

Henry de Bromhead runs four and it could pay to take a chance with this handicap debutante who is tried with a tongue-tie

4.50 Punchestown
Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase, 4m2f

Shady Operator, who has a fantastic record at this course, goes for discipline specialist Enda Bolger, while last year's winner Singing Banjo returns for a repeat bid. Super Citizen could also go well for the O'Sullivans.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Shady Operator

Derek O'Connor has never won this event but can rectify that omission on Enda Bolger's runner, whose trainer has triumphed on 14 occasions

Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m7½f

Paisley Park provides the British challenge, and with no Flooring Porter in the race, he could make his first trip to Ireland a winning one. Last year's winner Klassical Dream returns with a point to prove while Sire Du Berlais arrives off the back of Grade 1 glory at Aintree.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Klassical Dream

Back on home territory last year's winner is just preferred to Paisley Park who was in front of him at Cheltenham

6.00 Punchestown
Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle, 2m7½f

Nicky Henderson won this race in 2016 and he saddles two runners. City Chief is the mount of stable jockey Nico de Boinville, while Aidan Coleman rides JP McManus-owned The Bomber Liston. Tuesday's Champion Novice Chase hero Capodanno took this race last year for McManus, who is also represented by Morosini and A Great View.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Macs Charm

Began handicaps rated 104, won last thrice, and not sure he's stopped improving; new trip

6.35 Punchestown
Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1), 2m

Following the defection of Gentleman De Mee on Thursday morning Arkle runner-up Gabynako looks the one to beat for Gavin Cromwell. However, Willie Mullins has taken this race on seven of the last eight occasions and despite the withdrawal of his ante-post favourite still has Blue Lord, Saint Sam and Haut En Couleurs to call upon.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Gabynako

Drinmore runner-up filled same spot in Arkle where three of these rivals were behind him

7.10 Punchestown
Close Brothers Irish EBF Mares' Handicap Chase, 2m5f

Hurricane Georgie put up an improved display last time when losing out by a head, and she has leading claims for in-form trainer Gordon Elliott. Anthony Honeyball, who struck at this meeting last year, runs Deja Vue and Lilith.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Minx Tiara

The manner of her win at Limerick was striking, notably the way she attacked her fences, and she can defy an 8lb rise

7.45 Punchestown
JP & M Doyle Celebrating 70 Years In Business (C & G) Flat Race, 2m

Bringing Champion Bumper form to the table is James's Gate, who finished third behind potential superstar Facile Vega, and will bid to use that top-level performance to his advantage.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Music Drive

He might offer some value in the rematch with James's Gate, who also has an edge over Joyeux Machin based on latest

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Thursday's Punchestown previews:

4.15 Punchestown: 'He seems in great form' – Grange Walk out for quick redemption for John Ryan

4.50 Punchestown: Williams out to end best-ever season on a high with stable star Potters Corner

5.25 Punchestown: 'I hope he can behave himself, he has the ability' – Townend on Klassical Dream

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