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Placepot picks - 14th October 2025

Tuesday’s placepot picks include six selections from Punchestown...


Punchestown

R1 – Hill Station

R2 – Alien Storm

R3 – Galactique

R4 – Fascinating Lips

R5 – Masterdream

R6 – Gold Link

RACE HORSE REASON
Race 1
Download The William Hill App Today 3-Y-O Hurdle
Cumberland River

 - Improved from debut to finish fourth last time on similar ground

 - Jockey and trainer both have a good record in the race

 - Form from maiden has worked out well, with two horses winning next time

Race 2
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
Derry Lad

 - Placed second on reappearance over hurdles last Friday

 - Will be suited by better ground

Race 3

William Hill Committed To Proper Value Hurdle 

Glen Kiln

 - Looked to be the winner before falling at the last in a Grade 3 contest

 - Handled drying ground that day despite winning on soft prior

 - Markedly down in grade

Race 4
Play Final One Standing By William Hill Maiden Hurdle
Reiki Revolution

 - Favourites have won seven of last ten renewals

 - Transfers to a top yardPlaced second to a

 - subsequent winner on last start at Kilbeggan

Race 5
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle 
My Good Pal

 - Trainer won this contest last year

 - Improving with each start over fences and can build on a previous sixth

 - Holds solid form on good ground and over this distance

Race 6
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
Moonovercloon

- Rated 5lb above last winning mark

 - Ran a career best over hurdles since May 2024 when finishing fourth at Kilbeggan

 - First-time blinkers could spark improvement


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