House set to rule

RUBY WALSH and trainer Henry De Bromhead combine at Punchestown this evening where House Rules can provide the duo with a victory…

RUBY WALSH and trainer Henry De Bromhead combine at Punchestown this evening where House Rules can provide the duo with a victory.

House Rules lines up for the two-mile maiden hurdle and should be a major player in it on the evidence of his third to Hidden Universe at Leopardstown last Christmas.

Greenbelt Flyer, a dual winner on the flat last summer, has a first start over flights in this event but faces a formidable rival in House Rules.

Quick ground should be no trouble to Baracas in the Beginners Chase who comes here on the back of a 33 to 1 success over hurdles at Fairyhouse’s Easter festival.

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The former top bumper performer Sweeps Hill was withdrawn at the start of a race at the festival here but Baracas at his best is a decent performer.

Jessica Harrington gives Bullock Harbour a first start over flights in the maiden hurdle and the Moone trainer could also score in the in the three-mile handicap hurdle with Where’s My Slave.

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column