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Punchestown 16:15

Race 4 PRL Champion Novice Hurdle (2m 132y)

28th Apr 26

Horse
Sober
Jockey
Paul Townend
Trainer
W P Mullins
Let's kick off with the name topping our charts, Sober, set to compete in the 'Race 4 PRL Champion Novice Hurdle' at Punchestown, covering a distance of 2m 132y. The ground's reporting in as 'Yielding-good to yielding in places on cross country course', so a bit of give underfoot which, depending on Sober's preference, could be a notable factor. Paul Townend is in the saddle, with training honours going to W P Mullins. Recently, this 7-year-old has shown promise with three wins from the last four outings over similar distances and conditions, boasting a decent long-term strike rate. The trainer, Mullins, also flaunts an impressive win rate both short and long term, with Paul Townend bringing home the bacon consistently. Together, this combination has churned out a whopping 161 wins from 464 runs! If you're looking for a bit of a punt, Sober looks like your guy. Jumping to Eachtotheirown, also tackling the 'Race 4 PRL Champion Novice Hurdle', the same ground conditions apply. Again, training know-how comes from W P Mullins with Sean Flanagan guiding this 7-year-old on the turf. Though not as stellar as Sober's, Eachtotheirown's recent form isn’t something to be scoffed at with a win out of three starts in the last 180 days. Again, Mullins' training readouts are formidable, but Flanagan’s recent form has been a bit hit or miss, which might just make all the difference in a tight finish. Lastly, there's a dark horse worth mentioning – Too Bossy For Us, who also boasts the Mullins and Townend partnership. This 5-year-old, racing over similar conditions, has had a spotty run over the past few races but could surprise us yet given the team behind him. With Sober predicted as the winner with confidence from our model, he's the one to watch in the 16:15 at Punchestown. The synergy between horse, jockey, and trainer along with favourable course conditions might just see this gelding trot to victory. Best of luck if you're having a punt, and remember to bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 28th April 2026

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