11.50
YieldingPunchestown Christmas Gifts Rated Novice Chase
- Prize money: £8465.22
- 2m 0f 98y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.60
- Place: £1.50
Form: 441P-3 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Won a Punchestown novice chase in December 2024; ran only twice last season; now set for a first hurdles start since jumping badly at Listowel in September 2023; had previously produced a career-best when winning a handicap at the Galway festival; hard to be confident about his prospects. |
6/1 |
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2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a 2m Punchestown beginners' on second start in this sphere last year; was running well in a 2m4f Grade 3 at the same track when falling next time; questions having not been seen since. |
12/1 |
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2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a 2m Punchestown beginners' on second start in this sphere last year; was running well in a 2m4f Grade 3 at the same track when falling next time; questions having not been seen since. |
12/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 0-5311 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Returned to form back on better ground when fifth, beaten just over 10l, in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good); he led jumping two out at the Festival and this less demanding track could be right up his street. |
12/1 |
|
5th 19 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
7l fifth in this last March (good to soft); runner-up on both starts in the autumn (including C&D) and soft ground may have been against him when down the field at Leopardstown (2m1f) last month; he's 5lb higher than 12 months ago but is not discounted each-way for his good Irish stable. |
14/1 |
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12th 7 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Dual winner over fences as a novice last season and finished 7l fifth in the Grand Annual; Listowel effort on return was encouraging (2m1f, yielding to soft); no match for the Dan Skelton-trained Calico at Cheltenham in October; winner backed that up with an Ascot win. |
13/2 |
25/1
- Place: £13.50
Form: 0261-7 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler has plenty of experience over fences and rated 116; far from disgraced in Listed handicap chases at Fairyhouse and Punchestown last April/May before falling at Galway when last seen in August; could run well if fit after his break. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 2lb |
Hard to win with (1-21 hurdles, 0-7 chases)' appeared not to stay in 2m4f Punchestown festival event won by Sea Music; others have stronger claims. |
16/1 |
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5th 20 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 0lb |
midfield, prominent after 3rd, went second 5th |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 71-
Last run: 345 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Could have done without this race being transferred from Cheltenham as he won there in October (good ground) and stayed on well for fifth in last month's Plate; his run in between at Doncaster in a race that's worked out well was also admirable; every chance. |
7/2 |
|
5th 15 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Humdrum start to chase career but a better horse since back from a break, following a Killarney win with an uncomplicated display over C&D (good) in October; would have finished closer than his near-4l third at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December but for a mistake at the last and that form has worked out; now 9lb higher than the latest win but open to improvement. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
French hurdle winner who improved upon his previous chase form when staying on well to be beaten a head at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) three weeks ago on his reappearance, when he was awarded the race due to interference; from a top Irish yard and today's longer trip could prompt further progress. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 379-57
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th |
4/1 |
|
4th 11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th |
4/1 |
|
33 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 1lb
|
Answered questions about stamina when winning over a near-3m trip at Navan a month ago; will add substance to his owner's challenge if making the cut; third reserve. |
2/1
Form: 31081F CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
A little in the doldrums before finishing second in a 2m6f Listed handicap hurdle at Galway in August and then ran well to be third in a chase at Sligo, though old jumping issues resurfaced late on; that part of his game will be tested around here in this big field and he might not stay the trip anyway. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 10lb |
Bounced back to form with a fine effort in a listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August; jumping has been an issue at times in this sphere and with a rating of 133, has a lot to find with Jesse Evans on the figures. |
15/2 |
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2nd 8 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 5lb |
Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 023-56 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 9lb |
Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well. |
13/2 |
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5th 16 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 231-15
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 2lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 00-976 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 197y |
11st 2lb |
Won the Fred Winter in 2022; no success over hurdles since later that year; struggled over fences last season; soundly beaten in two runs over hurdles in recent months. |
10/1 |
|
23 (15) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 7y |
8st 7lb
|
Third reserve; dual-purpose sort who has two wins on the level, his last win coming in a Galway festival premier handicap in 2023 off 82 (1m4f, good to yielding); not far behind at the Curragh in June (16.5f, good) but well beaten over hurdles the last two times and 3lb wrong. |
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4 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 129y |
11st 0lb |
Course winner on the Flat; rated 132 but no win over hurdles since November 2022; ran well on the level at the Curragh in June but beaten 17l on return to this sphere at Kilbeggan last month; others make more appeal. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 9/57-6 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 5lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 1st, lost position but in touch with leaders before 4 out, 4 lengths down when fell 3 out |
14/1 |
|
3 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 5lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 1st, lost position but in touch with leaders before 4 out, 4 lengths down when fell 3 out |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 |
23rd Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Touched off by Langer Dan in last year's Coral Cup; hasn't shown much in two starts over fences; jumped left when beaten a long way in race won by Gaelic Warrior here and, after four months off, again not fluent at Cork; up against it. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €21.78 |
| Trifecta | €967.20 |
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