PunchestownSat, May 04, 2024

G1 winner KARGESE (9) won the Dublin Racing Festival in February at Leopardstown before a strong second in the 2m1f G1 Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (UK). Showed best form again when a smart runner-up at Aintree (UK) in the G1 Anniversary Juvenile Hurdle. Top-class performer. Could prove hard to beat. BOTTLER'SECRET (2) remains unbeaten with hurdles following a 3.75L success among G2 company at Fairyhouse over 2m. Makes for plenty of appeal. NURBURGRING (7) holds every chance having posted a good fourth behind the main selection at the Cheltenham Festival. Thereabouts. STORM HEART (8) ran fifth in the same March G1 Cheltenham hurdle. Placed second prior behind the first choice at Leopardstown. Not to be dismissed.