May 13 / 17.50 Punchestown

17.50

Good

Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 86086-

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has had time to mature since her last run; improvement is feasible on first run for Gavin Cromwell.
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3rd

7

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved to make a successful stable debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Punchestown and she nearly followed up on chase debut at Downpatrick (2m3f, good to yielding); jumped soundly enough that day and the one to beat here.

4/7

3rd

14

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Left all known form behind when bolting up over hurdles at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) on stable/handicap debut nine days ago; one place and three non-completions in points but high on the shortlist on chase bow.

5/2

1st

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Whispering Willow

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has had time to mature since her last run; improvement is feasible on first run for Gavin Cromwell.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: P090-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Attracted support down to 15-2 at Down Royal last week; let down badly by his jumping; may do better, although it is hard to know what inspired the market move, since he has failed to reach the first three in 13 races over hurdles.
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7th

13

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Chesterbaylad

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Attracted support down to 15-2 at Down Royal, let down badly by his jumping; much more like it when second in a 19-runner contest at Punchestown last time; has an edge over Laurie Blue on that running and holds a leading chance.

7/2

2nd

18

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Chesterbaylad

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Attracted support down to 15-2 at Down Royal last week; let down badly by his jumping; may do better, although it is hard to know what inspired the market move, since he has failed to reach the first three in 13 races over hurdles.

8/1

17th

19

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Chesterbaylad

10st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Last year's fifth in this, when hooded for the first time, was his best effort so far; also ran okay here at Christmas, so clearly likes the place.

40/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /0349- D

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Sole win came back in 2022 (2m, good); lightly raced in recent seasons, managed a good second in 3m Navan handicap chase in February 2025; has been running over longer trips than this over hurdles, well below best on latest.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Low Style

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Represents last year's winning yard; 1-10, the win coming in 2022 at Roscommon (16.5f, good) off 10lb lower; stays this far and shaped ok at Punchestown on latest, staying on over 2m (gd-yld); could go well back up in trip.

11/2

3rd

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Low Style

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Sole win came back in 2022 (2m, good); lightly raced in recent seasons, managed a good second in 3m Navan handicap chase in February 2025; has been running over longer trips than this over hurdles, well below best on latest.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 5176P- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August;tdown the field in a handicap on next start; completely out of her depth in a Grade 3 novice chase at Roscommon, and then struggled in lesser company at Thurles.
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13th

5

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Laurie Blue

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August; down the field in a handicap on next start and then ran twice over fences; fourth back over hurdles at Punchestown on recent return and has a place chance on that evidence.

6/1

4th

5

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Laurie Blue

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August;tdown the field in a handicap on next start; completely out of her depth in a Grade 3 novice chase at Roscommon, and then struggled in lesser company at Thurles.

14/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

13:30 Thurles

Laurie Blue

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe; tailed off in a handicap on next start; completely out of her depth in a Grade 3 novice chase last time, could be competitive here.

8/1

Form: 00048-

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Moderate fourth at Limerick on the first of two handicap runs; made a bad mistake three out at Down Royal last time; will need to improve, tongue-tie on now.
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9th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Las Brisas Boy

11st 0lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Best effort to date over hurdles a 7.25l fifth of 19 at Punchestown (2m, gd-yld) in first-time tongue tie (retained); needs more to get his head in front.

15/2

5th

10

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Las Brisas Boy

10st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Moderate fourth at Limerick on the first of two handicap runs; made a bad mistake three out at Down Royal last time; will need to improve, tongue-tie on now.

14/1

8th

11

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Las Brisas Boy

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Weakened quickly when beaten 29l into fourth of 12 on handicap bow at Limerick last month; down 1lb but can only be watched stepped up in trip.

16/1

Form: 70580- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Limerick handicap hurdle winner by a neck in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then, now down to 89.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Redcliff Glen

11st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then however, recent Punchestown run a bit more encouraging; more needed.

10/1

6th

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Redcliff Glen

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner by a neck in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then, now down to 89.

10/1

Form: 06043-

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third last time, so needs to improve; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; one of the more interesting runners
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Amburana

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Padraig Butler

Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third on penultimate start; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; probably found 2m too sharp at Punchestown; each-way prospect.

6/1

7th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Amburana

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Padraig Butler

Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third last time, so needs to improve; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; one of the more interesting runners

5/1

7

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Amburana

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Padraig Butler

Recent Killarney maiden run was a bit more encouraging but not an obvious one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 0F/P0- C

Last run: 316 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner over 2m4f at this venue in January 2024; out of sorts over fences last year; getting on in years now.
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8th

13

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Silent Flight

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Philip M Byrne

Heavy-ground winner over 2m4f at this venue in January 2024; out of sorts over fences last year; getting on in years now.

20/1

10

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Silent Flight

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Philip M Byrne

Heavy ground hurdles winner has fallen and pulled up on his last two starts over fences; trip probably too far on latest at Punchestown but he may need softer ground than this.

40/1

Form: 07015- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win at 50-1 over 2m at Fairyhouse last October on handicap debut, with today's rival The Border Boy back in third; unplaced at Clonmel 12 days later and given a break; one for the shortlistt.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Hickeys Hill

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win at 50-1 over 2m at Fairyhouse last October on handicap debut, with today's rival The Border Boy back in third; unplaced at Clonmel 12 days later and given a break; one for the shortlistt.

13/2

5th

6

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Hickeys Hill

11st 13lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win over 2m at Fairyhouse 12 days ago on handicap debut; 50-1 shot then, entitled to be a leading fancy with Derek O'Connor booked; has gone up 6lb.

7/2

1st

13

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Hickeys Hill

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner was well beaten in a bumper and two of three maiden hurdle runs; should be capable of better on handicap debut; watch the market.

14/1

Form: 8PF/4- D

Last run: 350 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lost form for his previous trainer after two good runs in September 2024; plenty to prove on his first run since out of his depth in a Flat maiden last autumn, previously a moderate fourth in a claimer over hurdles.
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12th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Single Edition

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Bumper winner but 0-14 hurdling, joining current yard after C&D claiming fourth a year ago; didn't count on recent comeback run at Punchestown, entitled to come on for that.

12/1

10th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Single Edition

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Lost form for his previous trainer after two good runs in September 2024; plenty to prove on his first run since out of his depth in a Flat maiden last autumn, previously a moderate fourth in a claimer over hurdles.

16/1

Form: 36515/ BF

Last run: 989 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Absent since August 2023, Tramore win earlier that month was on heavy ground over 2m4f; this trip may be inadequate, and his long absence is a concern.
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11th

3

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Joshua Chamberlain

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Absent since August 2023, Tramore win earlier that month was on heavy ground over 2m4f; this trip may be inadequate, and his long absence is a concern.

12/1

5th

6

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 160y

15:50 Downpatrick

Joshua Chamberlain

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gerard Keane

Handled testing conditions well when winning readily at Tramore, different ground now unless there is a marked deterioration; form this season has included a third placing over a shorter trip at this venue.

4/1

Form: /0009-

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
One fair run in a Flat handicap at the Curragh last season, finishing fifth of 25 over 1m2f on heavy ground; hurdles form is uninspiring.
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12th

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Max Meridius

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Thomas Mullins

One fair run in a Flat handicap at the Curragh last season, finishing fifth of 25 over 1m2f on heavy ground; hurdles form is uninspiring.

20/1

9th

3

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

14:34 Clonmel

Max Meridius

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose; remote finishes in three maiden hurdles, although his best effort was when beaten 29l behind Supreme-bound El Cairos at Thurles on latest; worth a market check on handicap hurdle debut.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 40/PP-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper; dismal hurdles form in 2025; same story in a Flat outing last October.
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13th

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

San Franco

11st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed in a bumper; dismal hurdles form in 2025; same story in a Flat outing last October.

66/1

11th

2

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Bellewstown

San Franco

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Tailed off at Dundalk last October on only previous Flat run; now looks a limited hurdler.

100/1

4

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:45 Roscommon

San Franco

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Some promise in bumpers and again until taking a late fall in a division of this 12 months ago; has lost his way since returning from a break and now goes in cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 93638-

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won 2m1f Cork handicap hurdle last summer on good ground; produced a couple of decent placed efforts after that, including third behind today's rival Hickey's Hill at Thurles; lacks a recent run but ground should suit; on a mark that gives him a fair chance.
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4th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

The Border Boy

10st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Only 1-21 over hurdles, the win coming on good ground at Wexford last summer (similar mark); did finish well held on chase debut in November and also in his subsequent run back hurdling.

20/1

14th

19

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

The Border Boy

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

Won 2m1f Cork handicap hurdle last summer on good ground; produced a couple of decent placed efforts after that, including third behind today's rival Hickey's Hill at Thurles; lacks a recent run but ground should suit; on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

6/1

25/1

Form: 560-

Last run: 122 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat at a modest level; ran poorly in that sphere last month; limited hurdling experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Red Veil

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Placed in Gowran claimer last year for previous yard, form under both codes for current yard has been poor.

25/1

15th

12

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Red Veil

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Placed on the Flat at a modest level; ran poorly in that sphere last month; limited hurdling experience.

25/1

16th

9

(14)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Red Veil

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian Sexton

Out of her depth in maiden hurdles over the winter; finished third in C&D claimer on final run for Michael O'Callaghan last September but regressive since.

50/1

33/1

Form: 7/0/0-

Last run: 368 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has run only twice since making her debut in 2023, first handicap now after 12 months off; rider's claim is a plus factor.
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16th

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Joshsue

10st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: W J Burke

Has run only twice since making her debut in 2023, first handicap now after 12 months off; rider's claim is a plus factor.

33/1

12th

9

10th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:50 Cork

Joshsue

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: W J Burke

midfield

33/1

12th

9

10th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:50 Cork

Joshsue

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: W J Burke

never better than midfield, weakened from 4 out

33/1

Form: /0260/

Last run: 471 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
2-39 on Flat, best on AW; best hurdles run when second for Noel Kelly at Downpatrick almost two years ago; ran only once for a different trainer last year; another change of stable now.
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18th

14

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Ghumama

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Edmund McCrory

2-39 on Flat, best on AW; best hurdles run when second for Noel Kelly at Downpatrick almost two years ago; ran only once for a different trainer last year; another change of stable now.

25/1

4

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Ghumama

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Two-time AW winner yet to score on turf; off since heavy hurdles defeat at Punchestown in January; best watched on debut for new yard.

28/1

16/1

Form: 90000-

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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19th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Maralinga

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy.

16/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Maralinga

11st 1lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Two Flat wins, modest hurdles form, held by several of these on C&D running two weeks ago; tongue-tie now.

25/1

Form: 587-

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 0P00-

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Fedneys Park, Mount Hotham, Westin Pimpernel

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Payout
Exacta €379.10
Straight Forecast €173.43
Tricast €848.17

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hickeys Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

Amburana

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Laurie Blue

The Irish Sun:

Hickeys Hill