Weekend tips: Darver Star should have race run to suit at Punchestown

Darver Star and Keith Donoghue jump the last to win the Ladbrokes Beginners Steeplechase at Punchestown. (Photo Healy Racing)

Last month Darver Star made a wining start to his chasing career and Gavin Cromwell’s horse can follow up over course and distance in the Grade 2 Mongey Communications Novice Chase at Punchestown.

He took a little while to warm to his task on that occasion and showed an early tendency to jump out to his left, but he was much the best in the finish. It was a good start for the Champion Hurdle third and today’s race is likely to be run to suit.