14.35
GoodPunchestown Flat Is Back Handicap
- Prize money: £5453.78
- 0m 7f 200y
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.40
- Place: £1.90
Form: 014032 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 7 (16) |
7th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
raced freely, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
13/2 |
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2nd 9 (6) |
27th Sep 2022 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
held up in midfield, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, made strong challenge when ridden inside final furlong, disputed lead towards finish, headed post |
4/1 |
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1st 8 (3) |
13th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 200y |
9st 11lb |
prominent on outer, carried left after 2f, went second going okay under 2f out, pushed along to challenge inside final furlong, ridden to lead and kept on well inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 41564
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (8) |
28th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
prominent early, midfield going okay 3f out, minor headway when pushed along over 2f out, hung left when ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong |
6/1 |
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15 (3) |
7th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
First reserve; won her maiden here last winter (6f) and has been thereabouts in turf handicaps of late, 1m1f trip on soft last time probably a bit far; back on AW off a nice mark and well drawn; one to consider if getting a run. |
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4th 11 (2) |
22nd Sep 2022 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost third towards finish |
13/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 666017 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 (15) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Added his fifth career win with a heavy-ground C&D success in September off 6lb lower; a lot of improvement needed based on his return at Gowran in April. |
20/1 |
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15th 2 (10) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner; added his fifth career win with with heavy-ground Listowel success over 7f in September; rounded off last term with fair fifth at Leopardstown after slow break; goes well fresh. |
7/1 |
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5th 14 (1) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 24y |
9st 5lb |
Added his fifth career win with a heavy ground Listowel success over 7f last month; up 9lb and keeping on when not getting a clear run at Bellewstown last time; has won off higher marks in the past; interesting contender. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 476717 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
15th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 110y |
10st 2lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
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3rd 7 (11) |
21st Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 8lb |
prominent, went second over 2f out |
15/2 |
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3rd 5 (12) |
7th Sep 2023 Good 1m 1f 136y |
9st 7lb |
prominent, went third under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: -28601
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (12) |
14th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 111y |
9st 5lb |
Three wins at up 1m, probably did not stay 1m2f last time; suited by very soft ground, unwise to dismiss if conditions deteriorate significantly. |
12/1 |
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15th 12 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Mare has won three races at up to 1m; trying a new trip now; rivals with established stamina make more appeal. |
20/1 |
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6th 6 (13) |
21st Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
midfield, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never on terms |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-8002
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose. |
10/1 |
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7th 4 (13) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last. |
9/1 |
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15th 3 (1) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 13lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 688
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb
|
First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline. |
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14th 17 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb
|
First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline. |
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13 |
9th May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 115y |
10st 13lb |
held up in last, detached 1st, pulled up before 5 out |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: 001001 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 5 (4) |
1st Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Great old warrior was second over 1m here in August; Rutledge rides for second time and he has gone well for female riders. |
12/1 |
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10th 5 (14) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
A 17-time winner but has never won over the minimum; running well in defeat over a mile when last seen but looks vulnerable in this. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 343653
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
9st 13lb |
Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find. |
16/1 |
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7th 7 (1) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
9st 13lb |
Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find. |
16/1 |
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14th 3 (15) |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Only beaten a head in this last year; went close at Leopardstown earlier this season but out of form since; others preferred. |
20/1 |
40/1
Form: 25-207
Last run: 147 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Second of two wins came at Wolverhampton in April; not beaten far in a 1m2f handicap here last month but needs a bit more. |
14/1 |
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8th 7 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
prominent, challenging over 2f out, briefly led 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
14/1 |
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8th 7 (1) |
6th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Just 2-35, though his latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look, especially if there is support for him. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 000602
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (12) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt. |
9/2 |
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7 (13) |
19th Jun 2025 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage. |
8/1 |
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9th 4 (5) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since). |
11/2 |
28/1
Form: 11/000
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 10lb |
Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form. |
10/1 |
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7th 12 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 4lb |
Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable. |
14/1 |
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3rd 10 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: -00D270
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (4) |
14th Apr 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right when ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
8/1 |
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13 (12) |
29th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
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13th 12 (2) |
24th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
slowly away, in rear |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 667000
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (9) |
4th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 55y |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
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10th 12 (11) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on. |
14/1 |
Form: -24745
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (4) |
15th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Respectable run over hurdles at Limerick last time; prior to that three fair runs here, including third in a contest in which Satono Chevalier was runner-up; place chance. |
6/1 |
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4th 4 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has been running well in low-grade Dundalk handicaps and also has fair turf form, including on soft; still a maiden after 22 Flat runs but place chance if adapting. |
10/1 |
|
1 (1) |
20th Jan 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Irish raider who has reached the frame at Dundalk in his last two starts but he was beaten 5l when third there (10.6f) on Wednesday and is now 0-22; others look stronger. |
5/1 |
Form: 621095
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (7) |
22nd Jul 2024 Yielding 1m 1f 126y |
9st 2lb |
Nothing of note in her form since a maiden win two years ago; off for 14 months; cheekpieces now |
25/1 |
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14th 14 (8) |
22nd May 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 10y |
9st 2lb |
Won a 7f maiden here on testing ground last year; nowhere near that form since and visor needs to work raised markedly in trip. |
33/1 |
Form: 8-0142
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (8) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
9st 10lb |
Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
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13th 9 (8) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
9st 10lb |
Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
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11th 2 (8) |
15th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 110y |
10st 1lb |
held up in midfield, good headway and went third 5f out |
7/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €44.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €53.94 |
| Tricast | €429.08 |
| Trifecta | €543.60 |
Selections
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