Tracked leaders in 5th, slight mistake 2nd, 4th at 10th, slight mistake 6th, went 3rd and not fluent 2 out, led 2 out and soon pushed clear, stayed on well run-in, comfortably op 10/1 tchd 8/1
Held up in 6th, progress after 3 out, went 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, 3rd on inner and plenty to do at last, went 2nd under hands and heels inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner op 5/2
A useful hurdler last season; DORRELLS PIERJI is likely to be better still over fences based on his wide margin point win on his only start between the flags and he gets the nod here for Willie Mullins who has a fine team at Punchestown this afternoon. Experienced Whisperinthebreeze has smart handicap form and he rates the biggest threat although Choungaya is also respected.