February 22 / 15.25 Punchestown

15.25

Yielding

Last Chance 10% Off Festival Tickets Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 3m 0f 100y
  • 19 runners
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Last Chance 10% Off Festival Tickets Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
13
Dr Val

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.10
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 85282P

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Had been in good form prior to finishing pulled up over C&D last month; had been running well in defeat previously and better ground might help.
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14

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Dr Val

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Won over 3m at Punchestown in early 2023; ended poor run of form over same trip at Wexford last month when only denied second late on; visor replaces blinkers here and considered.

10/1

3rd

5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:35 Wexford

Dr Val

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Won over this trip at Punchestown in 2023; twice pulled-up over fences this season and beaten 33l over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time.

28/1

9th

6

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Dr Val

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Pulled up twice over fences lately and was out of form when last seen over hurdles, so has plenty to prove.

28/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 762188

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Wide margin winner at Tramore on his handicap debut but tailed off twice since from 9lb higher; eased 1lb and has stamina to prove at this sort of trip; others preferred.
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6

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Cheerful Chap

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over hurdles; placed in six consecutive attempts over fences between May 2024 and March 2025; fine second in Listed novice handicap chase at Navan in March; had a possible excuse (skin scrapes) when beaten favourite at Kilbeggan in June; trip-versatile.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 23-662

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden; left his reappearance behind when runner-up over extended 2m4f here last month; that form has been boosted by the winner going in again since and the return to further/better ground are both fine; leading claims.
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1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Friends N Commerce

11st 12lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

Still seeking a first win after 25 races; reverts from chasing; raced five times over hurdles, but others have better claims; new headgear combination.

20/1

12th

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

Friends N Commerce

11st 6lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Maiden has run well in defeat at times; unlucky to unseat at Punchestown last time; needs a return to his best form.

14/1

5

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Friends N Commerce

11st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Patrick G Kelly

Unable to win a race in 23 starts; returned from over a year break when finishing in midfield in a Cork handicap hurdle last month (2m4f, good); ran to a similar level when beaten 18.5L 12 days later in a Limerick handicap chase; his best form has come on soft ground so others are preferred.

15/1

Form: 452535

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won 2m6f handicap hurdle at Limerick at the start of the campaign and several creditable efforts in defeat since; might have found the ground too testing at Fairyhouse last month and warrants respect here.
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4th

5

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

15:35 Sligo

Rebellious Gale

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Record of 1-21 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat recently; the best of three chase efforts came when a 10l third in a Bangor handicap last year; needs more.

6/1

4

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Navan

Rebellious Gale

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Has hit the frame the last twice in 3m handicaps at Roscommon (gd-yld) and Perth (good); handles soft but this trip may be on the sharp side; due to run 4.26 Downpatrick on Friday.

13/2

Form: 0761 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maiden hurdles but left those efforts behind when stepped back up in trip here last month; pedigree suggests he should stay this longer trip and respected from 7lb higher.
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15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders

10/1

15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out

10/1

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

American Money

10st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced in second

14/1

Form: 212P-5 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps last season and ran a belter when only beaten 4l on return from over a year off when making his yard debut last month; return to further is fine and the bounce factor is the main concern.
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10th

4

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:28 Wexford

Lord Gillygooley

11st 12lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: Declan Queally

Sole win came over 3m at Clonmel in September 2021, little to recommend since then; has struggled off his lower chase mark on his last six outings.

16/1

8th

6

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Clonmel

Lord Gillygooley

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Declan Queally

prominent on inner, mistake 1st, slow jump and dropped to midfield 2nd

25/1

6th

9

25th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 110y

20:30 Limerick

Lord Gillygooley

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Hurdle winner unseated early behind Goodnightngodbless at Wexford five days ago and has to improve on previous chase form.

12/1

Form: 454134 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
3m handicap hurdle winner at Fairyhouse last month and two big runs in defeat since; fourth of 17 over slightly shorter here on Sunday and ought to run another big race from the same mark if turned out again quickly.
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13th

9

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Cher Why Not

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance.

14/1

9

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Cher Why Not

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance.

14/1

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Cher Why Not

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

Second runner for yard; won this race in 2023 off this mark; several solid runs in defeat last season; is capable of running well after a break.

16/1

Form: 8793

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Point winner; didn't show much in maiden hurdles and only a distant third (beaten 28l) on handicap debut last month; new trip might suit at least.
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12

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

West Of Carrig

10st 7lb

J: Mr A J Browne

T: Don Browne

Record of 5-13 in points; opened account on the track at the 18th attempt, improving on hunter chase form to land a 2m5f handicap at Fairyhouse off 104 in January (soft); maintained consistency with a promoted third at Thurles last time (2m2f, soft); others preferred.

20/1

3rd

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

West Of Carrig

11st 12lb

J: Mr A J Browne

T: Don Browne

Record of 5-13 in points; opened account under rules at the 18th attempt, improving on hunter chase form to land a 2m5f handicap at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; 6lb higher with his regular rider again claiming 7lb.

13/2

Form: 15P-11 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
First reserve; arrives bidding for a hat-trick after a chase success at Galway and a C&D handicap hurdle win latest; 11lb higher mark makes life tough.
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11th

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:20 Ballinrobe

Captain Jimmy

11st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Won his fourth race (second hurdle) when scoring well at this course (2m6f) last time; 8lb higher today on drier ground poses a question but taken seriously.

9/4

11th

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:20 Ballinrobe

Captain Jimmy

11st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Won his fourth race (second hurdle) when scoring well at this course (2m6f) last time; 8lb higher today on drier ground poses a question but taken seriously.

9/4

1st

8

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:07 Ballinrobe

Captain Jimmy

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5 out, went second after 2 out, shaken up to lead after last, ridden clear run-in, kept on well

12/1

Form: 33-008 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won here on handicap debut last season and bounced back from a couple of low-key efforts this term when beaten roughly 10l at Navan last time; would have finished closer without a mistake at the last; needs to prove he's as effective at this trip.
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3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

2nd

10

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

The Niffler

10st 8lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

slowly away, towards rear, soon detached, joined main group halfway, headway and went fourth 2 out, ran on well from last, went second post

10/1

Form: 01-9

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon (2m, soft) last season; tailed off on return from lengthy absence in December and seems on a tough mark for handicap debut.
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0

9

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Spoiled Rotten

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, mistake 1st, bad mistake 3rd, soon pulled up

14/1

1

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Bellewstown

Spoiled Rotten

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Roscommon maiden hurdle in 2021 but has been beaten a long way in his two starts since his comeback, the latest his handicap debut; bit to prove now.

16/1

2

18th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:05 Tipperary

Spoiled Rotten

12st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Roscommon maiden hurdle in 2021 but has been beaten a long way in his two starts since his comeback; difficult to fancy until showing more.

20/1

Form: 47-309 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in his last couple of starts including back over hurdles latest; his better recent form has come over fences and he's more effective at the intermediate trip.
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12th

4

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:25 Punchestown

Hilltop Supreme

11st 11lb

J: Miss R Murphy

T: D E Fitzgerald

Tailed off in his last couple of starts including back over hurdles latest; his better recent form has come over fences and he's more effective at the intermediate trip.

33/1

9th

3

27th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:39 Limerick

Hilltop Supreme

11st 9lb

J: Miss R Murphy

T: D E Fitzgerald

prominent, lost position 7th, ridden after 9th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

14/1

10th

15

20th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 6f 140y

12:55 Punchestown

Hilltop Supreme

10st 0lb

J: Jonathan Moore

T: D E Fitzgerald

towards rear

16/1

Form: 8-994

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Point winner; one of her better efforts under Rules when fourth of 11 at Wexford in the summer but off 236 days.
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6th

6

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 150y

14:45 Tramore

Some Woman

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

towards rear, headway before 5 out

5/1

4th

5

8th Aug 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 57y

19:30 Roscommon

Some Woman

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Winning pointer; had just four runs over hurdles and ran well in her first handicap chase at Wexford, finishing a 10l fourth over 2m; returning to further should be a positive; considered.

10/1

4th

7

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:58 Wexford

Some Woman

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

raced in second

14/1

Form: 844466 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Course winner; a bit below form over fences this term but he was only narrowly denied from 3lb lower over timber here in May 2022; respected from his lower hurdle mark.
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2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Shantou Lucky

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win.

100/30

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Shantou Lucky

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time.

Evs

1st

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Shantou Lucky

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty.

8/15

Form: -12507

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Killarney back in May before a narrow defeat in a novice hurdle but she's really struggled since and finished tailed off in her last two starts, both in handicap company; enough to prove for now.
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6

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:25 Punchestown

Rockanrye

11st 10lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Sean O O’Brien

in touch with leaders, midfield when fell 2nd

25/1

7th

7

19th Dec 2022

Frozen

2m 3f 80y

13:40 Punchestown

Rockanrye

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sean O O’Brien

Dual point winner made winning start over hurdles in 2m6f Killarney maiden in May and touched off in 3m novice at Kilbeggan next time; well held last twice although excuses for last month's reappearance run at Navan; very stiff task at this level.

66/1

Form: U9409

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Long standing maiden on the Flat; tailed off on handicap debut a fortnight ago and major doubts about this trip.
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11

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:25 Punchestown

True Artist

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Long standing maiden on the Flat; tailed off on handicap debut a fortnight ago and major doubts about this trip.

33/1

9th

11

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

True Artist

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Promise when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Cork on his penultimate start; was tailed off at Leopardstown since but that was a deep maiden hurdle won by High Definition; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.

20/1

8

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

13:35 Dundalk (AW)

True Artist

9st 12lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard O’Leary

Developed behavioural issues (refusing to start in races at Clonmel and Laytown) after several placed efforts last season; fit from hurdling and shaped quite well at Cork on penultimate start; 73-rated gelding has four seconds to his name on turf; definite chance if coming out of the stalls with the others.

5/1

Form: 755211

Last run: 138 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Took a long time to get off the mark but recorded back-to-back wins at the end of 2022; had previously run well at this sort fo trip and he's respected on debut for a new yard, despite the 10lb rise.
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6th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten on recent starts so others preferred.

33/1

7th

14

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Danny Power

T: Ms M Flynn

Both wins have been at shorter trips but has run well over 3m; back down to career-low mark now on recent modest efforts.

16/1

Form: 51-P08

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; signed off last season with handicap hurdle win but below form in three starts for this yard.
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9th

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Cafe Del Mar

11st 2lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: David J Phelan

Losing run stretches back to March 2022; managed a few placed efforts last year but suffered a heavy defeat on sole start this year at Thurles in March; others appeal more.

22/1

9th

15

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 42y

16:50 Thurles

Cafe Del Mar

10st 3lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: David J Phelan

50-1 when winning this race three years ago; each-way chance on last year's best form; not at her best on her final two starts before a short break; decent form last season, when second in a handicap hurdle at Killarney and a handicap chase at Wexford.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 963092 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won over a similar trip at Kilbeggan in the summer; back to form when runner-up here latest; up 3lb.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered.

6/1

5th

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win.

16/1

4th

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more.

6/1

Non-runners

Shantou Lucky, True Artist, Cafe Del Mar, Killinure Lass

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Payout
Exacta €444.40
Straight Forecast €472.65
Tricast €5836.54
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Rebellious Gale

SPOTLIGHT:

Friends N Commerce

POSTDATA:

Lord Gillygooley

RP Ratings (IRE):

Appian Way

The Irish Sun:

Rebellious Gale