Can't wait for the weekend with the Paddy Power meeting and a very decent card at Punchestown. It's a shame that Our Conor won't be appearing in the Morgiana though.There's some potentially terrific viewing to be had regardless.
Champagne Fever, Ballycasey (doubt we'll see both seeing as they're entered in the same novice chase), Oscar Whisky over fences, potentially up against Wonderful Charm and Taquin de Seuil. African Gold debuting over fences, the return of Burton Port and hopefully some exciting hurdlers in Faugheen, Port Melon, Chocola, Kentucky Hyden, West Wizard...
As for the Paddy Power, I can't ignore Finians Rainbow given the fact he could be competing in the Shloer Chase on Sunday receiving weight off horses he'd leave well behind at his best. I'll take a gamble that he's back somewhere near that level at 14's. Marito would have been my choice but he wasn't declared.