| # | Horse / Form | Age/Wgt | Jockey / Trainer | OR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
5y 140 lbs |
Paddy Harnett(3) Oliver McKiernan |
56 | – | |
| 10 |
4y 124 lbs |
R. P. Cleary Chris Timmons |
40 | – | |
| 11 |
6y 124 lbs |
Siobhan Rutledge Joseph Anthony Murray |
36 | – | |
| 12 |
3y 122 lbs |
Wesley Joyce Michael Mulvany |
40 | – | |
| 2 |
3y 140 lbs |
Luke McAteer Jack Foley |
58 | – | |
| 3 |
7y 139 lbs |
Patrick McGettigan(5) P Sweeney |
55 | – | |
| 4 |
4y 137 lbs |
Jimmy Dalton(7) Thomas Mullins |
53 | – | |
| 5 |
3y 132 lbs |
G. F. Carroll A Oliver |
50 | – | |
| 6 |
4y 128 lbs |
J M Sheridan Ms Claire O'Connell |
44 | – | |
| 7 |
5y 127 lbs |
Robbie Colgan Andrew Lee |
43 | – | |
| 8 |
4y 125 lbs |
Declan McDonogh Charles O'Brien |
41 | – | |
| 9 |
3y 125 lbs |
Robert Whearty Conor David Maxwell |
43 | – |
Buttermere Ridge looks the pick of a tight 12-runner seven-furlong contest at Punchestown, where a progressive profile and a clock that backs the form give him the edge over Girl Bear, who is only a pound better on our figures. He sits level with God Knows on 58, so there is little between the leading trio, but his upward trend is what sets him apart. Girl Bear is the chief danger as the narrowly top-rated runner, with God Knows and Pocket Jacks also needing respect, though the latter is a few pounds adrift on 53. This is a competitive heat and confidence is low, but Buttermere Ridge is our selection.