3:40
The unexposed Gin Coco could be anything and deserves respect. The fact that Harry Fry has sent him over to Punchestown is probably a tip in itself and he could easily outclass this field. The last time out winners Golden Spear, Colenso and Hide and Seek also need to be included in a tricky opening race.
4:15
Mt Leinster arrives here on the back of 2 wins and should go well again. The Grand Annual Winner Global Citizen should also go close if he is in the same form.
4:50
Shady Operator appeared not to handle the track at Cheltenham, but he ran a big race over this course in January and is worth giving another chance to. Ballyboker Bridge and Blast of Koeman are old hands around the banks course and should run their races.
5:25
Thedevilscoachman has been a revelation this season since reverting to hurdles and has fewer questions to answer than most. Sire Du Berlais should run his race again after a fine effort at Aintree, whilst Klassical Dream was so impressive when winning this 12-months ago.
6:00
Maze Runner was 5th in the Coral Cup last time and just about sets the standard here along with the unexposed City Chief.
6:35
Gentleman De Mee got the better of the Arkle winner Edwardstone at Aintree and if he is in the same mood, he should prove hard to beat here.
