Grey Soldier, a token choice in Diageo Ireland Punchestown Charity Stakes at Punchestown
Grey Soldier is unlikely to disappoint his supporters in the Diageo Ireland Punchestown Charity Stakes, taking place at Punchestown on Tuesday, May 8th.
1m7f event has attracted two dozen entries. The action is due to get started at 20:20 GMT. Among the confirmed participants are:
Grey Soldier, Denny Crane, Emblazon, Paramount, Fancy Socks, South Wing, Cave Artist, Oscar Gale, Streets Of Gold, Trendelenburg, High Desert, Ocean Bright, Donegal, Fearnwood Girl, Shanrod, Strolling Home, Born To Rock, Zulu
Principle, Flemingstown, Korean, Tawrific Laois, Broadway Twist, Cloneyhurke Boy and Kitts Delight.
The fitness of the riders is going to be as crucial as the runners at Punchestown. Let’s see who maintains the highest standards in order to keep himself different from the rest.
After two poor shows, Grey Soldier could not improve his work when ran at Perth at the end of last month. In the Turning Out Quality Handicap Chase, he was unable to do anything special and as a result, missed the third position
by a massive margin of 43 lengths.
A few disappointing results might have dented his confidence terribly, but still one should not ignore his class. The Gordon Elliott-trained has a great chance to bounce back and put his campaign back on the winning ways.
Denny Crane is also struggling with his form these days. At the start of last month, the six-year-old displayed a below par show, finishing fifth in the Friday Evening Racing Handicap at Cork.
Despite the fact that he needs plenty of luck to come out of his lean patch, one should not rule him out of the equation.
Emblazon is aiming to return to action with a huge bang. The five-year-old is making her comeback after staying out of action for more than nine months.
Paramount did a decent job in March, when he seized the runner-up place in the XL (Q.R.) Handicap at Dundalk. However, it is going to be a brave move to support him today.
According to our calculations, Grey Soldier has a great chance to get back to his best. Let’s see whether he makes the full advantage of this opportunity. We wish the best of luck to everyone.
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