May 01 / 15.40 Punchestown

15.40

Yielding

Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 2m 4f 55y
  • 13 runners
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Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6407-3 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outstanding form in points this term, winning six from seven; no disgrace in neck Portrush defeat to Winged Leader, the most prolific Irish points winner ever (37 wins); raced a bit too keenly when only third (beaten favourite) on hunter chase debut at Cork; can repeat stable's 2025 win with the talented Fountain House, an easy winner under Rob James here on Tuesday.
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2nd

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Hearts And Spades

11st 11lb

J: Mr R James

T: Ian John McCarthy

Outstanding form in points this term, winning six from seven; no disgrace in neck Portrush defeat to Winged Leader, the most prolific Irish points winner ever (37 wins); raced a bit too keenly when only third (beaten favourite) on hunter chase debut at Cork; can repeat stable's 2025 win with the talented Fountain House, an easy winner under Rob James here on Tuesday.

8/11

3rd

5

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Hearts And Spades

12st 0lb

J: Mr E Mahon

T: Ian John McCarthy

Outstanding form in points since October, winning six of his seven races, including a hard-earned victory over Dromleigh at Dromahane in December; his winning run came to an end at Portrush nine days ago; no disgrace in losing out by a neck to Winged Leader, the most prolific Irish points winner in history (37 wins).

13/8

7th

5

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Hearts And Spades

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Best effort over hurdles on penultimate when a never-nearer fourth at Navan (2m4f, good to yielding); didn't appreciate the drop back in trip on latest; this test should suit better and he should run well.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 602-49

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella.
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3rd

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Squire Ohara

11st 11lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella.

14/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

Form: 94256P CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 11lb

13 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sprang a 25-1 surprise in this race in 2023, his only success from 67 appearances on the track, placed eight times; moderate fifth here in 2024 and pulled up in last year's edition; should be better for a recent point run, but up against it at the age of 13.
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2nd

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Rules record of 1-69 is a glaring negative but this veteran did run well to be fourth at Limerick nine days ago, finishing behind Cullenwaine.

14/1

4th

14

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Just the one success from 68 starts under rules when landing the Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in 2023; good fourth in that race last month when sent off 100-1 but up against it here.

66/1

4th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: John G Carr

Sprang a 25-1 surprise in this race in 2023, his only success from 67 appearances on the track, placed eight times; moderate fifth here in 2024 and pulled up in last year's edition; should be better for a recent point run, but up against it at the age of 13.

66/1

Form: 1P-10P

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of two hunter chases on good ground over longer distances at Downpatrick; placed in three points since last October; has struggled in hunter chases at Down Royal and Fairyhouse, and concerning that he was pulled up in this race last year when a 5-1 chance; blinkered.
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1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 150y

16:42 Listowel

Asphalt Cowboy

12st 3lb

J: Mr P A King

T: S G Carey

All three hunter chase wins have come at Downpatrick, including a repeat of last year's victory in 3m5f contest just 10 days ago; trainer admits he's a different horse at that track, which renders him opposable here.

8/1

1st

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Asphalt Cowboy

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: S G Carey

Two point wins plus two hunter chase wins, notably this race last year; however, has been poor on his two recent starts and looks to be the yard's second string.

6/1

5th

1

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Asphalt Cowboy

12st 7lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: S G Carey

Winner of two hunter chases on good ground over longer distances at Downpatrick; placed in three points since last October; has struggled in hunter chases at Down Royal and Fairyhouse, and concerning that he was pulled up in this race last year when a 5-1 chance; blinkered.

9/1

Form: P-P

Last run: 113 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Trainer won this with Alpha Male in 2018, but this one appears to have little chance; pulled up in this race last year and finished behind three of these rivals in a hunt race here two months ago.
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6th

9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Hey Sir

11st 11lb

J: Mr B Dunleavy

T: Peter Maher

Trainer won this with Alpha Male in 2018, but this one appears to have little chance; pulled up in this race last year and finished behind three of these rivals in a hunt race here two months ago.

66/1

8

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Hey Sir

11st 11lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Peter Maher

Has run four times, beaten 18l in fourth behind Fountain House on only completed start; trainer has won this twice (2013 and 2018) and rider is very capable, but he has a massive improvement to find.

100/1

8

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Hey Sir

11st 11lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Peter Maher

Has run four times, beaten 18l in fourth behind Fountain House on only completed start; trainer has won this twice (2013 and 2018) and rider is very capable, but he has a massive improvement to find.

100/1

Form: 36-134

Last run: 83 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

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3rd

5

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 100y

15:15 Navan

Last Round

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway when switched right and went third before last, steadied last, no match for first two

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: P-

Last run: 702 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a bumper two years ago on only start for Willie Mullins; has made gradual improvement in points; opened his account at Tattersalls Farm after remote third behind Heartbreak Weather at Monksgrange; more on his plate now.
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4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Dacman

11st 11lb

J: Ms S Peyroles

T: Peter McCreery

Pulled up in a bumper two years ago on only start for Willie Mullins; has made gradual improvement in points; opened his account at Tattersalls Farm after remote third behind Heartbreak Weather at Monksgrange; more on his plate now.

25/1

3

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

20:30 Wexford

Dacman

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, reminders after 4f

7/4

Form: 9O089

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak form over hurdles and in points; remote fifth behind Heartbreak Weather at Monksgrange in March; the trainer of the 2018 winner also runs Hey Sir.
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6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Gethegoodtimesroll

11st 11lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Peter Maher

Weak form over hurdles and in points; remote fifth behind Heartbreak Weather at Monksgrange in March; the trainer of the 2018 winner also runs Hey Sir.

100/1

9th

1

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

17:45 Roscommon

Gethegoodtimesroll

12st 0lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Peter Maher

7yo Getaway gelding; dam point winner, sister to winners McGarry (point/3m hurdle) and Monstrosity (3m hurdle); watch on belated debut.

20/1

Form:

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W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: 2P-47P

Last run: 268 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in maiden hurdles in 2024; weak form last year; good enough to win a recent maiden point at Castletown-Geoghegan, but the form does not amount to much.
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10

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Irinas Path

11st 11lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Gordon Elliott

Twice placed in maiden hurdles in 2024; weak form last year; good enough to win a recent maiden point at Castletown-Geoghegan, but the form does not amount to much.

10/1

10

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Irinas Path

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Yet to win but has been placed twice in maidens; below form in two starts this year but may do better now tackling handicaps so the market might reveal more.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: /6B/P-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Two wins in points early in her career; three-figure odds when pulled up here 12 months ago; remote fourth in a recent point.
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13

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Keenaghan Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T F Shaw

Two wins in points early in her career; three-figure odds when pulled up here 12 months ago; remote fourth in a recent point.

100/1

14

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Keenaghan Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T F Shaw

Fifth in this event in 2023, brought down at the first in 2024; pulled up on both starts in points this season.

100/1

14

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Keenaghan Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T F Shaw

Fifth in this event in 2023, brought down at the first in 2024; pulled up on both starts in points this season.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €106.00
Straight Forecast €57.62
Tricast €355.14
Trifecta €1223.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Last Round

SPOTLIGHT:

Hearts And Spades

The Irish Sun:

Squire Ohara

POSTDATA:

Last Round