October 14 / 14.35 Punchestown

14.35

Good

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 0f 46y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.40
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 794-98

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gained a third Flat victory when beating an odds-on favourite at Tramore in August and has held his form; poor strike rate over hurdles, only one win from 28 starts; talented 7lb claimer aboard.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 870012

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Backed up a breakthrough win at Down Royal; with a Listowel second; holds a slight edge over Bearami Creek and is likely to be in the mix again.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 68-439 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite at Galway last month; previous third placing at the same venue's festival meeting was encouraging.
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8th

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Kotkito Bello

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for yard; dual hurdles winner rated 10lb higher in that sphere; sole chase start resulted in a 3.5l win in a beginners' at Thurles (18.5f, gd-yld) in October; pulled up in hot handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest but unexposed over fences and could go well in first handicap chase.

11/4

17

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Kotkito Bello

10st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

On a roll earlier in the season, hat-trick of wins included over hurdles at Punchestown and Thurles; DRF fifth wasn't a bad run upped in grade but other may now be better handicapped (1lb wrong here).

16/1

5th

18

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Kotkito Bello

10st 1lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

Won last three starts; one over fences and the last two over hurdles, at Punchestown and Thurles; is up another 13lb but has to be considered again.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 35481 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won well at Gowran 11 days ago in the inaugural race in this series; 10lb rise is not unreasonable; potentially a filly who could continue on the upgrade; room for improvement in her jumping.
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7th

6

28th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 25y

15:55 Roscommon

Watching The Clock

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Landed a 2m handicap hurdle at Gowran a year ago; handed the step up to this trip very well when runner-up in a handicap hurdle at Wexford in May; won't mind softer ground and one of the ones to beat.

7/2

2nd

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over 2m last October and some decent runs in defeat after; a lesser effort when last seen over 2m7f and this trip is a question on return.

12/1

5th

4

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won a 2m Gowran handicap on soft in October and has been consistent in defeat since up to 2m4f; this trip poses a question off the same mark but can run well if staying.

8/1

Form: 0P7014 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Left previous handicap form behind when winning easily at Navan last month; fair fourth under a penalty at Listowel four days later (Eastmore second); the run may have a little too soon; worth considering.
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10th

12

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Bearami Creek

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday

33/1

Form: 7-6930

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner, 0-16 over hurdles; good run at Tramore on penultimate start; down the field at Roscommon; others preferred
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7th

10

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Arthurs Victory

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Flat winner extended record over hurdles to 0-17 at Punchestown four days ago but wasn't disgraced; went close in lower grade at Tramore in August off 1lb lower; each-way claims with a reproduction of that.

17/2

6th

17

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Arthurs Victory

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Three-time Flat winner, 0-16 over hurdles; good run at Tramore on penultimate start; down the field at Roscommon; others preferred

20/1

Form: 40969-

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
First of her two handicap runs in March was encouraging (sixth at Down Royal); failed to reproduce that form at Downpatrick; lack of a recent outing may be a drawback.
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13

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Walk In The Sea

10st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Joint-favourite but was well beaten at Down Royal last time without any obvious excuse; can do better but questions now and 2lb out of the handicap; blinkers on.

14/1

9th

11

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Walk In The Sea

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest overall form over hurdles; has run twice over fences (fell on latest) since finishing in mid-field in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Gowran in November; before that, not a bad run when seventh in a 19-runner contest over 2m at Punchestown.

8/1

7th

16

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Walk In The Sea

10st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

First of her two handicap runs in March was encouraging (sixth at Down Royal); failed to reproduce that form at Downpatrick; lack of a recent outing may be a drawback.

14/1

Form: 65P-07 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a juvenile maiden last year; has failed to make his presence felt in handicaps; ran too freely and faded to finish in rear at Tipperary nine days ago.
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6th

18

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Space Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Mullins

Juvenile hurdle winner at Fairyhouse two years ago; now 1-16 with patchy handicap form; fair sixth at Gowran on latest.

20/1

6th

21

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

Space Warrior

11st 7lb

T: Thomas Mullins

First reserve; juvenile hurdle winner at Fairyhouse two years ago; patchy handicap form but rain will help.

Form: 7/F8/2

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner for Kevin Coleman; had five Flat runs for this stable this year; second in a six-runner event on return to hurdling at Downpatrick last week; this looks like a stronger contest but potentially interesting if strong in the market.
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10

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Derry Lad

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Record of 4-39 on the Flat; 0-4 over hurdles; runner-up in C&D handicap last October off 1lb higher; no win since 2023; went close on Flat last month when fifth in blanket finish at Leopardstown (1m7f) but no show at Naas last time.

7/1

12th

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Derry Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hasn't won since 2023 but the handicapper is relenting and he was only beaten 1l when fifth over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; not beaten far over C&D in June off 4lb higher under this rider; in the mix.

15/2

5th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

11st 5lb

J: Mr Kenny Roussety

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time winner on long losing run; shaped okay when fifth at Naas on penultimate, but didn't build on that when beaten 7l over 1m5f here on latest; needs more upped in trip.

11/1

Form: /415-U D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan winner early last season; spent over a year on the sidelines; 16-1 chance when unseating at the first on his return in the Gowran race won by Watching The Clock.
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1st

4

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Dairy Force

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

1-18 over hurdles, second six times, including over 2m4f here last season; may step up a place following recent Downpatrick second when clear of the remainder in ten-runner contest over 2m2f; 2lb rise looks fair.

9/4

2nd

5

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Dairy Force

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan in 2024; runner-up in C&D handicap off 2lb lower in March; some fine runs in defeat this year; not seen to best effect over 2m3f at Kilbeggan on latest but player at his best.

8/1

Form: 6F-890

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won a Cork maiden hurdle 14 months ago at 20-1; nothing of note in his form since then.
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5th

9

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Champagne Dawn

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Has failed to make the frame in eight appearances since a maiden win at Cork in 2024; remote seventh at Cork in August.

25/1

Form: 50627

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Two wins on AW; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; Tramore second on penultimate start was gained in a weak race.
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3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Deed Pole

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Out of sorts for his handicap hurdling debut at Punchestown in October when last seen over timber but has previously finished runner-up in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); Flat return at Limerick when third was encouraging for his chances here.

15/2

3rd

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Deed Pole

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time AW winner is 0-7 on turf; out of sorts over hurdles when last seen in October; best watched on return.

10/1

12th

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Deed Pole

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two wins on AW; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; Tramore second on penultimate start was gained in a weak race.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 1109P-

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lacks a recent run and has left Gavin Cromwell to join Paul Flynn; was out of form over fences early in the year, having won a beginners' chase and a handicap hurdle in the closing months of 2024.
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9th

3

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Won two races over hurdles plus a chase in a productive 2024 but has been regressive since, mostly over fences; needs a revival.

22/1

5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Jouster

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.

14/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form.

12/1

Form: 78147- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Only 5lb higher than when winning at Limerick last Christmas; however, he has been off since March and may need the run.
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9th

1

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Liberated Light

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Grand family dual-purpose performer won his latest hurdle at Tramore in May (2m) and been running well on the Flat since, including when finishing well over 1m6f here on Monday; not quite proven over this far and lot of weight to shoulder for a relatively handy type.

6/1

5th

4

(17)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Liberated Light

9st 12lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

3-36 and two of those wins were over hurdles; however, made up a lot of ground to be third of 16 in a 2m Flat handicap at Navan 19 days ago and that entitles him to a place on the shortlist.

12/1

3rd

12

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Liberated Light

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Best form this year has been over hurdles at Tramore; only Flat win was in 2023, and he needs to improve on recent efforts; strong trainer/rider combination.

12/1

Form: 33-64

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Mixed signals from her form with Gordon Elliott; best effort when third in a 2m mares' maiden at Naas in April; reported coughing after last week's stable debut.
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7th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Getaways Charm

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Paul W Flynn

Promise early on for Gordon Elliott; struggled badly in opening two handicaps; there was modest improvement in her effort at Limerick last time (2m3f, soft to heavy) but much more required.

10/1

15th

6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Getaways Charm

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Paul W Flynn

Mixed signals from her form with Gordon Elliott; best effort when third in a 2m mares' maiden at Naas in April; reported coughing after last week's stable debut.

16/1

Form: 0/0U-P C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Badly out of form in eight runs since winning at Punchestown festival in 2023; pulled up at Listowel last time; impossible to recommend.
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16th

3

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Hereditary Rule

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Badly out of form in eight runs since winning at Punchestown festival in 2023; pulled up at Listowel last time; impossible to recommend.

50/1

4

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Hereditary Rule

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Poor over hurdles and fences when last seen in 2024; not easy to fancy after a long absence.

50/1

Form: 0-0688 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner; back-to-back wins over hurdles in October/November last year, including this race off a 4lb lower mark; not in the same form now, but perhaps unwise to rule out.
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3rd

8

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jake Peter

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose veteran; four-time Flat winner (once over C&D in 2018); hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles in recent times; made little impression over C&D four weeks ago; others preferred; cheekpieces.

25/1

6th

13

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Jake Peter

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival.

22/1

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Payout
Exacta €64.90
Straight Forecast €52.08
Tricast €293.20
Trifecta €315.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Derry Lad

The Irish Sun:

Dairy Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Eastmore

TOPSPEED:

Deed Pole

POSTDATA:

Derry Lad