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Punchestown first three set for French rematch

From left to right; Wingtips, Hisaabaat and Ut De Sivola will re-oppose each other in Auteuil on SundayFrom left to right; Wingtips, Hisaabaat and Ut De Sivola will re-oppose each other in Auteuil on Sunday
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Four Irish trained horses will line up for the Grade 1, Prix Alain Du Breil Hurdle for 4yo's only over 2m 3f at Auteuil on Sunday.

Champion trainer Willie Mullins has two runners among the field of eleven with Ruby Walsh taking the ride on Ut De Sivola while David Casey partners Loch Ard who disappointed over the course last month.

Hisaabaat, Ireland’s best Juvenile Hurdler of last season, will also make the journey to France for trainer Dermot Weld with Paul Townend aboard.

The son of Dubawi will be re-opposing Ut De Sivola who he beat by just half a length in the Champion 4yo Hurdle at Punchestown in April while Wingtips who finished a further two and three parts of a length behind in third will also take his chance with Paul Carberry in the saddle for trainer Tony Martin.

About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.