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Willie Mullins Punchestown Festival including Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi

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Willie Mullins Punchestown Festival including Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi

Lisnagar Fortune is a half-brother to Lisnagar Oscar who won the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham a couple of years ago. Willie Mullins Punchestown Festival is taking place.

Vadza Queen is by Estidhkaar and Jody's 5lb claim should help her.

Willie Mullins is playing at Punchestown Festival. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

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