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Punchestown Gold Cup tips from our experts for Wednesday's 5.55

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Punchestown Gold Cup tips from our experts for Wednesday's 5.55

Clan Des Obeaux is aiming to become the second horse in history to claim back-to-back renewals of the Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday. Paul Nicholls’ charge scored by 1½l from Al Boum Photo in last year”s race. Minella Indo and Allaho are fresh challengers. Allaha heads the betting.

Paddy's pals give their predictions and best bets for the Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday's 5.55.

Allaho got beaten over two miles by Chacun Pour Soi last season. Allaho should be able to cope with the distance this time. Al Boum Photo and Clan Des Obeaux have to be respected at the track.

Punchestown Gold Cup takes place on Wednesday at 5.55. Allaho is going to win the race. Frank Hickey believes Allaha can win a King George VI Chase and possibly a Cheltenham Gold cup.

Punchestown Gold Cup takes place on Wednesday at 5.55. Timeform gives all-important tips for the renewal.

Ruby Walsh gives his Punchestown Gold Cup tips for Wednesday's 5.55. Ruby Walsh thinks Allaho will win the race. Allaha has won just once over three miles in his last five attempts.

Gallop over to Paddy Power News forall the latest racing tips.

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Punchestown Gold Cup Clan Des Obeaux Minella Indo Ryanair Chase Al Boum Photo Cheltenham Gold Cup Mick Fitzgerald Chacun Pour Soi Frank Hickey Ruby Walsh
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