Punchestown tips: Auvergnat can defy top weight in La Touche Cup

Aside from Footpad’s crystal-clear claims in the Ryanair Novice Chase, today’s card looks quite difficult for punters.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018 - 13:26

By Tommy Lyons

Aside from Footpad’s crystal-clear claims in the Ryanair Novice Chase, today’s card looks quite difficult for punters, but Auvergnat looks worthy of support despite top weight in the Friends First Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup.

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