Punchestown

Willie Mullins has won seven of the last eight renewals of this contest and Sober looks his main hope this time on jockey arrangements. Gordon Elliott won it in 2022, and holds a strong hand with El Cairos, Skylight Hustle and Koktail Brut all holding valid claims but a chance is taken on BLAKE. He's closely matched with Koktail Brut and Le Labo, and if he puts in a smooth round of jumping, he can reverse recent form with both those rivals. [Dave Stephens]