September 16 / 14.48 Punchestown

14.48

Good To Yielding

Nostra Supporting Laois GAA Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 14 runners
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Nostra Supporting Laois GAA Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
13 (14)
Sun Soldier

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 23364

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent form in maidens over shorter, although recent Bellewstown fourth to Touted Plan was below his best; withdrawn since on account of ground so won't want much rain; blinkers tried on second handicap attempt.
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1st

6

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Sun Soldier

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Won at Punchestown last year (1m, gd-yld) off 7lb lower; fine effort on seasonal return off this mark when not beaten far at the Curragh (7f, soft); sharper for that and nicely drawn here; interesting.

9/2

5th

6

(14)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Sun Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Gained breakthrough success in first-time blinkers at Punchestown (1m, good to yielding) in September off 70; good third off this mark at Cork when last seen in September; blinkers are getting the best from him and he's a player if ready on seasonal return.

11/2

3rd

11

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Sun Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

3yo gained breakthrough success in first-time blinkers (retained) at Punchestown (1m, gd-yld) on latest (Facethepuckout fourth); 7lb rise seems fair enough and he should go well again.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 213527 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Belatedly got off the mark over this trip at Leopardstown in March and couple of good runs since, notably clear with winner when beaten a head over 7f at Naas; six days later didn't really land a blow at Galway; can't be ruled out.
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8th

4

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.

12/1

8th

7

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Just 2-22 but has taken the runner-up spot nine times; won on heavy at Leopardstown in October off 5lb lower; decent enough return at Cork (7f, soft) when a 6l sixth; Vega's Muse appears to be stable number one.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dark Viper

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last run was on the ice at St Moritz; only two wins have been at Leopardstown over 1m; Collecting Coin is more likely to feature for the stable.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 090911

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Took 12 attempts to get off the mark when scoring over 7f at Leopardstown last month and quickly doubled up in similar event a fortnight later off 7lb higher, front two clear; upped in grade here but very much a player if staying.
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9th

7

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; this trip looks too sharp.

12/1

12th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Altimara

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back wins at Leopardstown last August (both 7f, good); held off 4lb lower by Sun Soldier at Punchestown in September; lacks a run and record fresh suggests she might need this.

20/1

3rd

7

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained back-to-back wins in 7f handicaps at Leopardstown and then a close third over this far at Punchestown; edging up the weights but thriving right now and has form here.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 316866 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on turf up to 1m and in varying ground conditions; not at his best in four runs since winning at Limerick in June under today's rider so needs to bounce back; acts on soft to rain no issue.
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20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 987231 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just denied by Spent All Me Money over 7f at Naas and ran okay at Killarney before seemingly much improved back in maiden company to win over this trip at Bellewstown; hit with 11lb rise so stiff task but going the right way.
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10

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Touted Plan

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.

40/1

Form: -19471

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on seasonal return over just shy of this trip at Roscommon in May and second career win at Galway a fortnight ago under a positive ride, battling well to hold off a favourite over 7f; tongue-tie added to blinkers worn recently and this easy mile could be within his compass.
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4th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Gangsta Man

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten at Newmarket last month (7f, good; has won at that trip in the past) but he failed to settle and didn't look at home on the track; prior to that he kept on strongly to go very close at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on his stable debut and he remains one to be interested in.

10/1

17th

13

(11)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Gangsta Man

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual 7f (good/good to yielding) winner in Ireland who was soon outpaced before coming home strongly to be beaten a whisker in 5f Scottish Sprint Cup (soft) 12 days ago; that was a really encouraging first go for Jim Goldie and this step back up to 7f should be fine; has to be of interest.

6/1

2nd

13

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Gangsta Man

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Previously trained in Ireland, winning twice (7.5f/7f) in 2025 before changing hands for 31,000gns; has to prove his effectiveness over a sharp 5f, although his new stable does have a tremendous knack with sprinters.

16/1

Form: 145826 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Experienced 3yo whose wins have been up to 1m2f and handles most conditions; not at best at Galway latest but previous narrow defeat at Killarney gives him definite claims.
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7th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three times in Ireland for Mick Mulvany, including at Listowel (1m, heavy) last September; low key in five starts for new trainer, slipping 9lb in the weights - now 1lb below that last winning mark; needs revival on AW return (3-9).

16/1

12th

12

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sunriseontheboyne

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Signed off in Ireland with Listowel win (1m, heavy) last autumn; well held at long odds in four runs (7f-1m2f) for this yard; beginning to fall in the weights but probably best watched unless strong in the market.

25/1

6th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three on AW at Dundalk (7f-1m) for Mick Mulvany and ended his time for that County Meath handler with a heavy-ground win at Listowel (1m; 13-2) last September; low-key in three starts for Ben Haslam, last of 12 over 1m2f at Doncaster on latest start; mark is beginning to ease.

20/1

8th
14 (9)
Ferrybank

14/1

Form: 737465 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Wins have come at Leopardstown (1m) and Dundalk; has been running consistently without looking likely to add to his tally but is now 8lb below his last winning mark.
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10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

15/2

Form: 567342

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a busy time of it in first half of season, best efforts over 7f at the Curragh, winning off 68 and good third in premier fillies' handicap; back to similar level at Navan last time, keen enough and ultimately outstayed by a 2.5l winner over a mile; this easy mile could suit.
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7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

10th
8 (13)
Goin

25/1

Form: 33-060

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two 1m4f wins in Germany and Listed-placed over 2m; three moderate runs this term for current yard, most recently when dropped back to today's trip at Galway.
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3rd

6

(8)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Goin

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Two-time German winner who is 0-11 for his current trainer and the forecast soft ground may not be ideal; however, after being denied a clear run he kept on well for seventh of 20 at Navan (1m5f, good to yielding) last month, beaten about 5l, and this Irish raider could have a big say back up in trip.

13/2

7th

10

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Goin

9st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: A J Martin

Twice successful in Germany, suited by 1m4f; struggled over hurdles during the winter; not without a chance on last year's best Flat form, namely a third placing over this trip at Down Royal.

10/1

15th

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Goin

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Dual German Flat winner beaten a long way on both maiden hurdle runs; easily overlooked.

66/1

Form: 150088 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won here over 1m1f on this card last year (off 60) and third career win came at Bellewstown in April; compromised by slow starts last two outings so caution advised.
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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

Form: 0-1959 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been at 7f, including at Leopardstown in April; safely held since (excuses last time when favourite) but handicapper has relented and now 2lb below winning mark; interesting.
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12th

11

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Enchanted Garden

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

All three wins have been at 7f, including at Leopardstown in April; safely held since (excuses last time when favourite) but handicapper has relented and now 2lb below winning mark; interesting.

13/2

9th

1

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:45 Killarney

Enchanted Garden

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

Record of 3-9; might be high in the weights but this is a drop in class from two valuable handicaps at the Curragh and Jack Cleary takes off 5lb; possible.

15/2

5th

10

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Enchanted Garden

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

3-4 in 7f handicaps; winner at Leopardstown off 72 on seasonal return (7f, good); carried head awkwardly and hung from 1f out when upped in trip at this track last time; she could play a role now returned to 7f.

8/1

13th
12 (7)
Evangelic

25/1

Form: 730-4

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; placed in Newbury maiden last year but tame comeback run in Redcar handicap (7f, good-to-firm) in May before leaving Charles Hills; probably best watched on yard debut.
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11th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Evangelic

10st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest on the Flat for Charles Hills; heavy defeat in Downpatrick maiden hurdle latest; others preferred.

100/1

7th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Downpatrick

Evangelic

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: R K Watson

Was badly regressive on the Flat last autumn and can only be watched on hurdles debut.

66/1

17th

14

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Evangelic

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: R K Watson

First two runs for Charles Hills were decent, both at 7f on good to firm; two poor recent runs for current yard over longer trips and now drops markedly in distance.

50/1

14th
7 (15)
Counterculture

13/2

Form: 105-02

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.
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7th

11

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Counterculture

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Back from a break with a C&D (soft) second 1.5l behind Earls early last month and same mark now; won her maiden over C&D on heavy and not a bad run at the Curragh latest; solid chance if the visor ekes out a little bit more.

12/1

1

(17)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Counterculture

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground maiden winner who was second on soft back at Roscommon two starts ago; ran no race last time (favourite) but has a big run in her.

10/1

14th

7

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Counterculture

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.

13/2

Non-runners

Spent All Me Money, Brandon Creek

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €89.20
Straight Forecast €77.28
Tricast €408.45
Trifecta €738.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Enchanted Garden

SPOTLIGHT:

Altimara

POSTDATA:

Sunriseontheboyne

TOPSPEED:

Enchanted Garden

The Irish Sun:

Altimara