November 13 / 15.48 Punchestown

15.48

Soft To Heavy

Matchbook Best Odds On Horse Racing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 164y
  • 25 runners
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Matchbook Best Odds On Horse Racing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 97F42

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner improved on previous form under rules when 11l second of 14 in a maiden at this course (2m4f, good to yielding) last month; entitled to respect on his handicap bow but will face different conditions.
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9th

11

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Accustomed

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Point winner; stuck to his task when winning over an extended 3m at Bellewstown in early July (good); not surprisingly, 2m proved inadequate at Navan last month

12/1

7th

12

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Accustomed

10st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: E D Delany

Displayed a willing attitude to get off the mark under Rules at Bellewstown when last seen in early July (24.5f, good); hit with a 5lb rise for that 0.75l win and not sure this big drop in trip will suit.

13/2

1st

16

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Accustomed

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: E D Delany

Best form is over around 2m4f, including when runner-up in Down Royal handicap in March; two poor efforts followed but ran into a solid fifth over 3m at Punchestown last month and could build on that.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -1256P

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on return in May; two attempts chasing of late proved to be fruitless, pulling up at Sligo last month; perhaps a return to hurdling can see him in a better light.
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6th

5

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Hatfield Hammer

11st 6lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Paul Nolan

Handicap hurdle winner last year and consistent in defeat this summer before unseating early at Wexford after being hampered; blinkers left on here and likely to be thereabouts if getting a clear run.

13/2

4

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Hatfield Hammer

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Just 1-19 over hurdles but has been consistent in defeat lately, at Clonmel and twice at Wexford; the blinkers are new and he can be involved again.

5/1

4th

4

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Hatfield Hammer

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Won over C&D in May last year and second in a similar event next time off 99; decent C&D third last time (good) and should be in the mix again.

5/1

Form: 88P4-4

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Never a factor in four starts for Liam Lennon; made stable debut at Kilbeggan in April when keeping on for fourth (2m2f); did best work at finish when fourth at Downpatrick (17.5f) last month; step up in trip should suit.
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3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Aswellasabentley

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran well in first two handicaps and bounced back from two poor runs with a 2l third of 16 here over 2m1f (soft) on latest; this trip should suit; shortlisted.

9/2

3rd

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Aswellasabentley

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Opening two handicap runs for this yard offered promise but most recent efforts very disappointing, latest when favourite over C&D but never landed a blow and pulled up; questions to answer.

9/1

Form: 900-3

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Only a hint of promise in three maidens; improved significantly on handicap debut in June when third of 20 at this course (3m, good to yielding), keeping on well to the line; drop in trip not sure to suit but respected nonetheless.
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7th

3

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Welcome Aboard

11st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Left maiden form behind when taking third of 20 at Punchestown on handicap debut (3m, good to yielding); lesser run last time when beaten 22l at Punchestown (2m4f, heavy); based on limited evidence, potentially prefers better ground.

12/1

Form: 6-8456

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Now 0-20 under rules but was runner-up in successive handicap hurdles at the start of the year on easy ground, including here over 2m4f; recent runs leave a bit to be desired.
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6th

2

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Blue Reed

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

One of the more consistent runners; placed in four of his five races since a Kilbeggan win in May; has confirmed his linking for that track.

7/1

2nd

12

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Won over C&D in May off 87 and some fine runs in defeat since including back here the last twice; is steadily climbing the handicap but is still one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

15

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Cian Collins

Won over C&D in May off 87 (good to yielding); bounced back from a poor Killarney run back here over 2m last time when denied by a neck (2m, good); up 3lb more now but the claimer negates that and he likes it around here.

8/1

Form: 700/8- D

Last run: 257 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took a big rise in the ratings for a wide-margin Gowran win (2m4f, heavy) on handicap debut in September 2023; only had one run last season when tailed off at Navan; best watched after 257-day absence.
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5

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Great Island

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Went up 5lb for a course 2m3f win early in December; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; Fairyhouse run last time was too bad to be true, but makes it hard to be confident about his chance.

12/1

10th

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Great Island

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Went up 5lb for a Clonmel win early last month; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; not much mileage on the clock for his age and is in good shape.

7/1

Form: 21U663 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Wexford handicap hurdle in August off 82; two poor efforts over fences followed before remote sixth hurdling at Listowel; back to form when third of 20 here last month but best form is on decent ground.
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5th

9

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

17:50 Sligo

My Good Pal

10st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Back from a spell chasing with a solid second at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); failed to run to that level 15 days later at Ballinrobe; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Downpatrick in May so not without a chance.

12/1

9th

7

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Good Pal

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Back from a spell chasing with a solid effort at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), beaten just 1.25l into second of 10; nudged up 2lb, so remains 8lb above sole success, but yard red hot so should be on the premises again.

11/2

2nd

4

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

My Good Pal

11st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Consistent over hurdles last year, gaining sole win over extended 2m4f at Wexford; chasing this summer, second over farther here in in May and good run at Kilbeggan last time; cheekpieces return.

6/1

Form: 8-481P D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only his second chase start when getting up close home over 2m5f at Roscommon (yielding) in August; pulled up next time at Wexford; 0-7 over hurdles so has a bit to prove in this sphere.
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No Results Found

Form: 0087-P

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in three maiden hurdles but well beaten in opening three handicaps, pulling up at Wexford when last seen in May; return to softer ground should help on reappearance but she's hard to fancy.
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8

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Kinturk Maggie

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Hints of ability in three maiden hurdles but well beaten in four handicaps; pulled up at Wexford last May before a break; down the field at Punchestown nine weeks ago on return; plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 1P0-6P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner was a surprise victor of Ballinrobe handicap hurdle (2m1f, yielding) last year when winning off 92 at 40-1; hasn't looked like adding to his total in four runs since.
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14

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Montys Way

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: George Stanley

66-1 and ran his best race for some time with a very respectable effort in a competitive handicap hurdle at Galway last week; capable of better again and Daniel King booked.

14/1

7th

18

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Montys Way

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: George Stanley

Useful on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; modest hurdles form apart from a shock win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; jockey booking catches the eye but not much else.

33/1

8th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Montys Way

10st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: George Stanley

Useful on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; modest hurdles form apart from a shock win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; two runs this year poor.

33/1

Form: 7090-

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
No sign of winning potential in four maiden hurdle outings last season but faced stern opposition; monitor the betting closely on his handicap debut on return.
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6

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:10 Wexford

Sean Mc

11st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Paul Nolan

Breakthrough after some good placed runs over C&D in April, beating Cowper Hall by 2l on good; below form next time but shaped well when beaten 10.5l into third at Listowel 54 days ago; could be more to come in first-time cheekpieces.

11/2

3rd

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Sean Mc

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Breakthrough win came at Wexford in April over this trip (good to yielding) off 6lb lower; never counted over 3m1f at Kilbeggan a fortnight later; drop back to this trip should suit; player.

13/2

Form: 00-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in first two maiden hurdles; much better effort on return from an absence when fourth of 11 at Wexford in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month; leading rider booked again for handicap bow; chance.
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3rd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

My Boy Christy

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Went close to shedding the maiden tag when runner-up over 2m4f here and backed that up with another solid second over C&D 17 days ago; only 1lb higher and the booking of William Maggs catches the eye, so he looks a leading contender.

3/1

2nd

15

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

My Boy Christy

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Irish; unexposed hurdler who put up a career best when runner-up in a 2m4f handicap here last time (good); this longer trip should suit; a possible.

12/1

2nd

9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

My Boy Christy

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

One bit of ability (in cheekpieces) from four starts in Ireland; another in the first (2m4f, soft) of two handicap runs for this stable, which still demands big overall improvement but cheekpieces are now restored.

20/1

Form: 7F7/92

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in maidens for Andy Slattery; midfield on stable/handicap debut at Listowel after huge layoff; appreciated step up in trip when runner-up at Wexford (2m4f, yielding) on latest; should be in the mix again up 2lb.
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9th

16

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Roccabaker

10st 6lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole win came in 2m6f Tramore handicap hurdle on New Year's Day (soft), absent since well held at same venue in April in first-time cheekpieces (now left off); chase debut and probably wants it softer.

16/1

7th

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Roccabaker

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Breakthrough win came here on New Year's Day (2m6f, soft) off 85 and ran well off 9lb higher at Punchestown later same month; both runs since leave her with a fair bit to find and cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: /7P1-2 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Rounded off last season with a course handicap win (2m4f, heavy) in February off 78; fine return effort when runner-up at Fairyhouse nine days ago from 6lb higher, with the front pair pulling nicely clear; up another 3lb but shortlisted.
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No Results Found

Form: 30-343

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer posted two wins on the Flat this season, latterly at Bellewstown last month on soft; rated 68 on the level, he looks thrown in off 86 over hurdles if he can put it all together; won off this mark in the past.
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6th

9

(13)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Spanish John

9st 6lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose winner whose last win came over C&D at this meeting last year; some decent hurdle runs since but latest Flat runs weren't so good; can do better getting back on soft ground.

12/1

6th

11

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Spanish John

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Both Flat wins last season were gained on soft ground; tailed off at the Curragh in May; no impression over hurdles last time; not one of the stronger contenders.

14/1

8th

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Spanish John

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two-time Flat winner; 1-18 over hurdles but that win came in August 2023; remains 1lb above that sole success and ordinary effort on the level on return from break on latest; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: /003/P D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Veteran had been off the track since October 2023 when pulled up at Wexford last month on first run for this yard; will appreciate testing ground but comes with obvious risks attached.
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10th

20

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Halsafari

10st 13lb

T: James M Barcoe

First reserve; veteran is a four-time winner; consistent efforts over hurdles at Limerick and Tramore; 3m1f at Cork last time likely stretched him and this trip may do so again.

6th

8

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Halsafari

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Veteran is a four-time winner; last win came here over 2m (yld-sft) in November;has mixed hurdling and chasing to no avail since and never won beyond 2m4f; others preferred.

8/1

4th

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Halsafari

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Veteran won in fine style over hurdles at Cork (2m, yld-sft) in November; however, he has a strike rate of 1-30 in chases and his last three runs in this sphere have not been encouraging.

11/2

Form: /906-9

Last run: 150 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
No impact in maidens but better effort on handicap debut here (2m4f, heavy) behind Without Exception in February; looked a tricky ride at Kilbeggan (24.5f); drop in trip and testing conditions should help her settle.
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No Results Found

Form: 0-089

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The best of four maiden runs was at Kilbeggan in June; needs to pull out a fair bit more on his handicap bow.
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8th

12

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

17:50 Sligo

Three County Star

10st 3lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Brian Mortell

Poor hurdler; big price when a few places behind Mini Getaway at Wexford last month; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 98P973

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from previous form when beaten 2.5l into third at Wexford (2m4f, yielding) last month, just behind Roccabaker; can challenge for the places again if building on that.
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13

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Ballinaboola Jet

10st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

Stepped up from previous form when a 12.5l seventh of 20 at Punchestown (2m4f, gd-yld) 12 days ago, making late gains from the rear; down 1lb and could challenge for a place if building on that.

14/1

Form: /08/U0

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Never a factor in eight career runs and handicap company hasn't helped; safe to rule out.
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4th

13

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Rajjnatin

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest form in maidens and handicaps for his previous trainer; more encouraging on yard debut in 2m5f Down Royal handicap in March when well backed and finishing third; flopped when favourite at Wexford; cheekpieces now as well a usual tongue-tie.

5/1

7th

16

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Rajjnatin

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest form in maidens and handicaps for Evanna McCutcheon, more encouraging yard debut in 2m5f Down Royal handicap hurdle last month when well backed, finishing third to Rockstown Girl; meets that rival on same terms here on chase debut.

15/2

Form: 090-03

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in a bumper and maidens but improved on handicap debut when third of 11 at Sligo off this mark last month; no form in the mud would be a concern.
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9th

13

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Yoursimplythebest

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Gerard Keane

Showed next to nothing in maidens; placed on her first three handicaps before pulled up at Fairyhouse; found less than what looked likely when seventh of 16 at Tramore (2m5f) last month.

14/1

7th

16

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Yoursimplythebest

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gerard Keane

Showed next to nothing in maidens; found the right level in handicaps; placed on her first three starts; second over 3m at Punchestown seemed very encouraging, but she failed to do herself justice when joint-favourite at Fairyhouse in January.

13/2

Form: 00-5U0

Last run: 101 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort when fifth at this course over 3m in June but has generally been regressive, including when tailed off at Cork on latest.
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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: 22F48F D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
First reserve; in decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

Form: 9970

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; well beaten in three maidens; always in rear on handicap bow at Ballinrobe; visored.
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8

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Ponderosa Lady

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gerard Keane

Beaten in excess of 20l in three maiden outings, 7lb claimer-ridden each time; young mare, perhaps has potential for improvement.

8/1

Form: /06-09

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; point-to-point winner; best effort under rules last time when beaten around 7l at Down Royal; ground concerns.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Agent Tequila

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Has shown very little in nine outings over hurdles; pulled up on chase debut at Wexford in March; best to look elsewhere despite the decent stable form.

33/1

11

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Agent Tequila

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky.

25/1

Betting Forcast

10/1 Accustomed, 16/1 Hatfield Hammer, 9/1 Aswellasabentley, 5/1 Welcome Aboard, 14/1 Blue Reed, 66/1 Great Island, 10/1 My Good Pal, 20/1 Its Never Simple, 66/1 Kinturk Maggie, 66/1 Montys Way, 25/1 Sean Mc, 14/1 My Boy Christy, 13/2 Roccabaker, 5/1 Without Exception, 12/1 Spanish John, 50/1 Halsafari, 16/1 Run For Cover, 66/1 Three County Star, 11/1 Ballinaboola Jet, 100/1 Rajjnatin, 10/1 Yoursimplythebest, 66/1 Rideau Canal, Betty Dutton, Ponderosa Lady, Agent Tequila