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Kilcruit enjoys Punchestown stroll with Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham the likely next target

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Kilcruit won the Punchestown.com Maiden Hurdle. He was the favourite and finished 21 lengths clear of Bold Approach. Cratloe Hill came third. Willie Mullins will keep him at the minimum trip for the Cotswolds Festival. The Supreme Novices’ HURDLE at Cheltenham is the next target. Betfair cut Kilcruist's odds to 14-1 from 25-5 for Ballymore Novice”s Hurry at Festival and 16- 1 for Supreme.

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