PunchestownSat, November 25, 2023

YEATS STAR (1) is capable of defying top weight. Last seen scoring by 13L a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick. Bold bid anticipated switching to handicap company. EL CHAMPO (2) bids for a hat-trick. Tough ask near the top of the handicap but apprentice offers valuable weight relief. Good win at Galway in latest. Contender. STRIKING (4) resumes after a five month spell. Brings some useful form from last season. Place. TOP SPEED (5) rates an each way contender. Fourth in a big field maiden hurdle on reappearance last campaign. May go well fresh.