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PreviewOur pick: Gorgeous Tom

16:30 Punchestown: Matchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase (Grade 3) – preview

4 runners over 2m7f on good ground. Our best selection is Gorgeous Tom.

CoursePunchestown
RaceMatchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase (Grade 3)
GoingGood
Published14 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 4-runner chase race over 2m7f, Class 1. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.

What the facts say

  • Gorgeous Tom (8yo, Henry de Bromhead, OR 152, 11-0) – figures 3, a break of 11 weeks.
  • Apple's Of Bresil (8yo, Barry Connell, OR 128, 11-0) – figures 12, 24 days since its last run.
  • Croke Park (8yo, Gordon Elliott, OR 148, 11-0) – no current-season figures, a long absence (6 months).
  • Smallcraftwarning (9yo, John Patrick Ryan, OR 100, 11-0) – figures 4112, a quick turnaround (4 days).

Our view

Best selection: Gorgeous Tom. Recent figures of 3 – shows some ability; the highest official rating in the field (152); trainer Henry de Bromhead has had 83 winners from 613 runners in our recent records.

The case against: Apple's Of Bresil is close on the numbers.

Others to consider: Apple's Of Bresil and Croke Park.

This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.

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This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.