Punchestown Results Fri, 25th Apr, 2008

Yes To Carrotts (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race of €16,000.00 5/7-y-o 2m. 2f.

1st - €11,056.00, 2nd - €2,720.00, 3rd - €1,280.00, 4th - €800.00 25 Ran

Bob Lingo was campaigned in good company on two occasions over hurdles after bumper run which the winning trainer described, "he did a lot of stupid things," hence the runs over hurdles to sharpen him up.

Reverting back to bumper company here he was simply too good on the day, hitting the front two furlongs from home and scoring by an impressive six-lengths.

Fences will probably be his game in time as he looks a rangey horse and this win will leave him right for a drop in class over hurdles.

Carrolls Cross is getting closer with every run and while he may not have another opportunity to land a bumper, this may not work out to be a bad race for when he begins his hurdling campaign. This ground was probably perfect for him should be kept on the right side of if he does turn out again in a bumper.

Haveagoodsip is definitely one who will be best watched when going hurdling. Not renowned for his bumper exploits, Arthur Moore's charge is likely to improve even further from two good runs and the grey by Good Thyne could have the makings of a nice horse.

Favourite Bantry Commons had every chance turning in but when asked for an effort he was just continuing on the spot and it was a disappointing effort.

Citizen Vic was another who disappointed for the all conquering Willie Mullins team and he was prominent throughout before fading away poorly.