PunchestownTue, October 15, 2024

The former course winning PIED PIPER (4) brings two G2 victories and multiple G1 placings. Will be seeking redemption revisiting this sphere after a modest fifth of seven effort on the flat at Galway. Rates the one to beat. Making reappearance ASPIRE TOWER (2) is also a two-time G2 winner who is lightly-raced. Could prove the main danger transitioning from flat to jumps. Player when resuming. BYKER (3) aims to bounce back from his last of twelve display at Killarney. Does look vulnerable to the aforementioned duo. EAGLE FANG (1) returns from a five-month break having sprung a surprise over course and distance in May. Not out of it.