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Punchestown Jumps Opener October 13th Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 16 runners
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Punchestown Jumps Opener October 13th Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 3-9219 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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7th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:00 Killarney

Molto Amichi

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Sole win in 14 starts on Flat came here over 1m on good last month off 75; set to finish a decent third on hurdles debut at Tipperary in October; that form entitles him to be considered.

9/1

9th

4

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Molto Amichi

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Runner-up on five occasions; had become expensive to follow before beating Earls narrowly at Killarney, justifying good market support; has gone up 8lb, but his confidence may have been boosted by the breakthrough win.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-9833

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

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3rd

10

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Follow Me

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has come up dry since winning back-to-back races at the Curragh on first two starts for this stable in 2024; positive signs at Roscommon in cheekpieces on latest and now tries a visor for his AW debut; on a dangerous mark if taking to this surface.

11/2

Form: -45187 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

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7th

3

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Frank Pickle

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Made most to get off the mark at Leopardstown (1m, good) but beat only one home at Gowran, under those same conditions; could still run well having bounced back from a quiet run in the past.

14/1

8th

2

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Frank Pickle

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Made the breakthrough at the tenth time of asking at Leopardstown (1m, good) when taking advantage of being at the front of affairs to win by 0.75l, with a couple of these behind; up 7lb and has his chance.

9/2

Form: 1-0200

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

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10th

4

(11)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Spodo Komodo

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Maiden winner over 6f last year; mixed bag so far this term; ran a cracker off this mark when beaten a neck at Naas (7f, good) last month; didn't back that up over 6f back there 15 days ago when upset in stalls; needs to rebound.

12/1

Form: 6-19 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

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9th

5

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Amenita

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: D K Weld

Kingman filly didn't show much in sole start last season at Cork (7f, soft) when slowly away, but reappeared to land Gowran fillies' maiden last month, wearing down a front-runner late on over 1m (yielding) - third has won since; unexposed entering handicap ranks and booking of in-form claimer a positive.

7/1

Form: 142-7

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

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7th

2

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Flash Of Fire

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Thrice-raced filly whose 2yo turf form comprised a success on debut and solid effort in 1m match race against a progressive rival who has since extended his winning streak; interesting on reappearance.

6/1

4th

1

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Flash Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Justified favouritism in 7f contest at Doncaster, getting on top towards the line; evidently well regarded (holds two Group entries) and should be capable of progress; half-sister to two AW winners; respected.

11/4

Form: 00-160 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

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11th

12

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Heliogabalus

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Gained second win of career over 1m at Leopardstown on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; went up 8lb for that, and Zaraahmando turned the tables last time.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Heliogabalus

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sean Byrne

Gained second win of career over C&D (good) on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; 8lb rise makes things tougher but Keane booked and he's well drawn so can't be totally discounted.

5/1

Form: 613

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

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No Results Found

Form: 328304 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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4th

12

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

No More Porter

12st 3lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; record of 3-64; went close a few times this year over further; place chance.

Form: 630201

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

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1st

15

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Sagasti

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Uneven form this season; good third at Gowran before no show at Fairyhouse; bounced back with a close second at Dundalk before heavy defeat at Galway on latest; not the easiest to predict, could go well if in the mood.

20/1

12th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Sagasti

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran no race in the first-time visor behind Caitouna at Fairyhouse but seen to much better effect when just overhauled late at Dundalk over 7f two weeks ago; well drawn if she can get a prominent sit and one of the each-way players.

10/1

Form: 623324 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

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4th

13

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Zaraahmando

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four consecutive places, the latest from a good draw when second to Cala Bonita at Galway (yielding to soft); looks on the right sort of mark but his stable couldn't be in better form.

10/1

Form: 880464 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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4th

15

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Pillar Of Hope

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

5-26 on turf; just 2lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown in October (1m2f, heavy); beaten 3.75l into fifth in this race last season off this mark but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and others look better treated.

16/1

Form: 57-900

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

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16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

Form: -45330

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

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14th

6

(20)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Hassaniya

9st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: M D O’Callaghan

Fair runs in maidens before stepping up in trip for handicap debut at Down Royal, beaten 8l in third over 1m2f; did not quite get home over 1m4f at Limerick; high draw could make things difficult.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:30 Limerick

Hassaniya

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Fair runs in maidens before stepping up in trip for handicap debut at Down Royal, beaten 8l when third over 1m2f; hard to know if this trip will suit, but there are middle-distance winners on dam's side of pedigree; gets fast ground for the first time here.

9/2

15 (15)
Sonoran

Form: 369951 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

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1st

5

(16)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Sonoran

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won his maiden over 7f; 0-8 in handicaps but kept on for fifth at the Curragh last time (1m2f, good) and rain would bring him into it now returned to shorter; not ideally drawn.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Sonoran

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Yet to add to tally since maiden win at Tipperary last year; good third at Leopardstown in May (1m2f, good) but hasn't built on that and handicapper slow to relent.

9/1

Form: 756

Last run: 120 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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Betting Forcast

8/1 Molto Amichi, 6/1 Follow Me, 12/1 Frank Pickle, 14/1 Spodo Komodo, 8/1 Amenita, 10/1 Flash Of Fire, 12/1 Heliogabalus, 7/2 Motta Alta, 10/1 No More Porter, 7/1 Sagasti, 9/2 Zaraahmando, 10/1 Pillar Of Hope, 25/1 Duke Of Leggagh, 12/1 Hassaniya, Sonoran, Prince Andorra