June 07 / 16.45 Punchestown

16.45

Good

Ladbrokes “Gaffer Of All Accas” Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • 19 runners
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Ladbrokes “Gaffer Of All Accas” Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

Form: 4692-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Was an unlucky runner-up over 2m6f at Down Royal but didn't improve over 3m1f at Tipperary when off this mark; needs a bit more.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form: 8444-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden ended last year on a consistent note and put up a fine effort after a break at Tipperary over 3m1f last time; was in front of Lummi Island and Ballerina Boxer that day so is a big player with more to come.
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2nd

2

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

County Champs

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Placed in four of five starts in Ireland last year; made an inauspicious stable debut at Worcester in August but he was set to post a much-improved effort when in the lead but falling two out here (21.5f, good) four weeks ago; got a 4lb rise for his troubles but still looks a key player.

5/2

4

6th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:20 Fontwell

County Champs

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Chris Gordon

Performed poorly on last month's stable debut, after a layoff, and is now 0-15 over hurdles but he ran well in some big-field handicaps in Ireland last year and may yet come good for Chris Gordon.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: F04-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Best maiden runs came over this trip the last twice; doesn't look particularly well-treated but has to be considered on handicap bow; check the market; hood added.
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3rd

2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Native Dream

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J Burke

Best maiden runs came over this trip the last twice; doesn't look particularly well-treated but has to be considered on handicap bow; check the market; hood added.

10/1

Form: 900/8-

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both handicap runs over 2m and needs to improve plenty for this major step-up in trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 60400-

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been well beaten off higher marks lately and needs to do more with blinkers on.
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14

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Rideau Canal

10st 10lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won at Thurles in testing ground in February but has been nowhere near that level since so others preferred.

40/1

15

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Rideau Canal

10st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won a 2m5f handicap chase in the mud at Tramore in February but nothing since over fences and hurdles.

16/1

13th

19

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Rideau Canal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly off the mark at Thurles in February in an amateur handicap chase (soft to heavy), winning going away on only his third run over fences; reverts to hurdles after pulled up at Limerick last time and record of 0-21 is off-putting.

9/1

Form: 6B77-P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two hurdles and a chase this year so has to return to form in a major fashion.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Nazine

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.

8/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

Form: 2P09-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Fairyhouse last winter but hasn't been near that level since; a falling mark helps but has to return to his best.
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2nd

2

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:00 Fontwell

Mr McWhinny

11st 5lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Made it 4-6 for current when completing a chase hat-trick at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) two weeks ago; 8lb higher on this return to hurdling, but that was another easy win last time, and this strong traveller has been a big improver this year; key player.

Evs

1st

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Mr McWhinny

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Made it 3-5 since joining this stable with an easy win at Sedgefield (2m4f) four days ago, when unpenalised for a similarly comfortable C&D success seven days earlier when beating My Cullen; thriving at present and commands major respect under a penalty.

10/11

1st

4

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:30 Sedgefield

Mr McWhinny

10st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ex-Irish 8yo who is 2-4 for new stable this season, the latter win gained in conditional jockeys' race at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) a week ago; did that fairly comfortably by 7l and avoids a penalty here; obvious claims.

10/11

Form: 8044-6 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing fav' at Cork last time when stepped up to this trip after better efforts over 2m4f; needs to do more but not one to give up on yet.
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3rd

6

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistency not a strong suit but has won two of his six starts over fences, both at this venue over 19.5f on good ground, including a 2l success on latest; 7lb higher now and stamina a concern at this trip.

11/2

1st

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark over fences in a C&D beginners' in May; unseated two out in a handicap chase back here next time when still in contention; never involved at the Galway festival when tailed off (2m2f, good); capable of better back here.

15/2

15th

16

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Driveonwill

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of three for yard; off the mark over fences in a Downpatrick beginners (19.5f, gd-yld) in May (Giant Haystacks 2.75l behind in fourth); unseated two out in handicap chase back there on latest when still in contention; can't discount off 2lb higher.

14/1

Form: 066U-P C

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner scored his sole hurdle win over 2m4f in a handicap here in 2023; pulled-up on his recent return and others make more appeal.
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9th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Irish Envoy

12st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper winner scored his sole hurdle win over 2m4f in a handicap here in 2023; pulled-up on his recent return and others make more appeal.

33/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Irish Envoy

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

midfield

12/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Irish Envoy

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

midfield

12/1

Form: P/080-

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form.
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8th

6

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Numerous placings over both hurdles and fences but regressive in the spring over fences, recent Punchestown hurdles run none too encouraging either; handicapper giving him every chance but hard to be confident in.

16/1

10th

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Gali Flight

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form.

25/1

12th

10

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield

22/1

Form: /2367-

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Maiden was twice placed last winter over 2m4f but hasn't been as good since; needs to get back to that form up in trip.
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16

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Gowran Park

Rebelle Chaud

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Alan Donoghue

21-race maiden has generally middling form but strung two good performances together towards the backend of last year when a 1l third here (2m4f, yielding) and a 3l third at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding); well beaten in four starts this year but perhaps return to this track can bring out her best; previously worn tongue-tie now left off.

10/1

14

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Navan

Rebelle Chaud

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Alan Donoghue

Posted two solid efforts at Gowran (2m4f, yielding) and Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) at the backend of last year; 3m may have been too far on latest; lacks a run but has gone well fresh and could outrun likely odds.

50/1

11th

18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Rebelle Chaud

10st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Alan Donoghue

Maiden was twice placed last winter over 2m4f but hasn't been as good since; needs to get back to that form up in trip.

25/1

Form: /7499-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Flat winner became regressive over hurdles for former yard; needs to show his best after a break up in trip; the market can guide.
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8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Well-bred Flat winner is yet to score over obstacles; well beaten over hurdles four days ago and fell on chase debut previous run; needs his best to get involved.

14/1

15th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ran well off 103 at 2024 Galway festival; off the bridle from early when plugging on for third at Wexford (2m4f) in October; poor since; should enjoy the ground, but might find trip a bit sharp.

12/1

Form: 55054-

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran well over 2m6f last time but faded late pon and not sure this longer trip will suit; hood added.
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7

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Hangry

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

25-race maiden; one of his better efforts when fourth of 14 at Down Royal last month; needs to prove himself on slower ground.

6/1

7

(15)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Hangry

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

24-race maiden (0-13 on Flat) whose recent Navan run leaves him with lots to find.

20/1

Form: 63P05-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Gowran in 2023 and some decent runs since; lost form in UK last season and is now back with her former yard; visor on.
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5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Intersky Sunset

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.

16/1

12th

4

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Intersky Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.

25/1

Form: 1/00-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap for Gordon Elliott in 2023; poor in two starts for this yard and not easily fancied on that form.
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15th

10

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Kellys Birr

11st 6lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Timothy Doyle

Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap for Gordon Elliott in 2023; poor in two starts for this yard and not easily fancied on that form.

50/1

14th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Kellys Birr

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

raced in second, led 5th, clear halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

14th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Kellys Birr

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

raced in second, led 5th, clear halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

Form: 6276-P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; twice second in maiden hurdles last year but questions now after being pulled-up in a handicap on return.
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10th

12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Lady Nightingale

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Standout effort a 3.5l second in a Fairyhouse maiden last October; has struggled in handicaps, beaten 16l at Kilbeggan on latest; needs more.

25/1

Form: 00/P-P

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been poor on last three starts and is difficult to make a case for; cheekpieces tried.
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17th

20

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Getaway Erin

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: C A McBratney

Has been poor on last three starts and is difficult to make a case for; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

Form: 7000B-

Last run: 214 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was poor on handicap debut before being brought down last time; has to do much more back after a break.
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3rd

12

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Head For Home

10st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Oliver McKiernan

Maiden showed much improved form in first-time cheekpieces when second of 20 over 2m4f at Punchestown a year ago; in and out since, but fourth of 21 over 3m at Cork in April was another good run; off a while and Enright prefers stablemate.

14/1

8th

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Head For Home

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

14

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Head For Home

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 off this mark at Punchestown last October (2m4f, gd-yld); pulled up on return from a 138-day break at Down Royal latest (3m, good); may have needed that and not discounted.

14/1

Form: 6758-

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in three maidens and a bumper; makes handicap debut after an absence; of interest if market confidence.
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4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Coole Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

A hint of ability in three maidens and a bumper; makes handicap debut after an absence; of interest if market confidence.

22/1

8th

2

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:45 Wexford

Coole Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: David Kenneth Budds

His Listowel run over 2m6f two starts back wasn't bad in the context of this race; his tongue-tied fifth in bumper since is modest form.

14/1

8th

2

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:45 Wexford

Coole Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: David Kenneth Budds

His Listowel run over 2m6f two starts back wasn't bad in the context of this race; his tongue-tied fifth in bumper since is modest form.

14/1

Non-runners

Ashlia Dancer, Lummi Island, Story Rory, Godblessyourosie

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Payout
Straight Forecast €42.84
Tricast €1261.72

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mr McWhinny

SPOTLIGHT:

County Champs

POSTDATA:

Hangry

The Irish Sun:

Ashlia Dancer