2.45 punchestown: Steps to freedom 6/4- i make no secret of the fact i like this horse a huge amount and i have it down as top of the supreme novice hurdle candidates at this moment in time. I would have to revise such an idea if it doesn't win today. Really impressed with it on hurdle debut, beating leceile with ease, who has since gone on to win almost on the bridle. Stf won a very hot bumper at aintree last season and if continuing to jump well must continue its progress towards the top table.
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not visually impressive, but as the only novice in the race, he was clearly a class above. If he gets over the greeness he's a serious player this season. Would have been better suited with a quicker pace, he was defnitely the stronger of them when it quickened up.