While he must be disappointed that Minella Indo who met with a setback during the week is unable to take on Album Photo and company in the Gold Cup.
However, Knockeen trainer Henry De Bromhead can look forward to his runaway Cheltenham winner 'Tellmesomethinggirl' competing in the 8 runner Grade 1 Novice hurdle on the second day of the Punchestown festival.
Yesterday the Flynn family from Dungarvan were on the mark yesterday evening at Punchestown when their mare Colreevy having her final outing ran the race of her life capturing the Champion Novice Chase at odds of 7/1.
While Willie Mullins trained five winners at Punchestown yesterday, and he's represented by favourite 'Al Boum Photo' in today's feature, the 150-thousand euro Gold Cup.
'Al Boum Photo' will face stiff competition from 'Clan des Obeaux' (pr: Daze Oh-boe) and 'Kemboy' for the big race which is off at five-to-6.
The big race goes to post at 5.55.
Rachael Blackmore’s bid to be crowned the first female champion jockey suffered a blow yesterday.
She trails Paul Townend by five wins, after Chacun Pour Soi beat Allaho into second in the William Hill Champion Chase.
Day two's action at the County Kildare track is underway at 3.40pm.
