PunchestownWed, October 11, 2023

CONFLATED (1) disappointed pulling-up in the G1 Aintree Bowl when last seen during April. Holds winning form after a break and can give weight to MINELLA INDO (2) on his reappearance having finished third in the G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup last year. The latter-mentioned 2021 G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner hasn't been seen since pulling-up in that contest last season but is thereabouts on ratings and will have no issue with the forecast conditions. DELTA WORK (3) unseated his rider tackling the Grand National at Aintree in April but holds form to go close if fully tuned up. Recent Sligo chase winner FIGHTER ALLEN (4) will surely look to put his race fitness to good use.