May 23 / 17.20 Punchestown

17.20

Good To Yielding

Join Us For Summer In Town Mini Festival Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 3f 80y
  • 19 runners
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Join Us For Summer In Town Mini Festival Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: /000-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden who has had a few trainers but it was an encouraging start for this one when going close at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); finished well there in the new hood and the winner had gone close the time before; strongly considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Reflectionist

9st 3lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Dual hurdles winner is 0-10 on the Flat (0-4 on turf); beaten 45l on stable debut after long layoff at Tramore latest; may need another run or two to find form; cheekpieces on.

20/1

10th

10

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Reflectionist

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Won two handicap hurdles for Gavin Cromwell in May 2023, both on good-to-yielding ground; has struggled over hurdles in recent seasons; has changed stable and now has his first Flat run since 2022.

20/1

8

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Reflectionist

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won two handicap hurdles during this month in 2023, both on good to yielding ground; however, since returning from a long absence he's not shown anything like that level of form.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: S0/7P-

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over fences when last seen knocking on a year ago so there are wellbeing issues, but he's only 2lb higher than for his Navan win in June 2021 and Rachael Blackmore is booked.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

5th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Nasee

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, weakened after 3 out

9/2

6th

7

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Nasee

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Successful in handicaps on the Flat and over hurdles; respectable efforts in 2m3f handicaps at Punchestown the last twice and this is a better trip for him.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 13650-

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Is 0-14 over hurdles but she was a Tramore handicap chase winner last summer on good ground and there's nothing wrong with her mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 3f 160y

18:55 Limerick

Rule Of June

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

Won a Tramore handicap chase in 2022 off a similar mark; ran okay on occasions last year and the ground was too soft on her reappearance; not without hope should conditions remain favourable.

20/1

6

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 3f 160y

18:55 Limerick

Rule Of June

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

never better than midfield, raced in last when not fluent 4 out, soon pulled up

20/1

3

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

18:45 Clonmel

Rule Of June

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Liam Casey

in rear, raced in last when slow jump 8th, soon reminder, not fluent 9th, soon reminder and weakened, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 00048-

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well on his chase debut two starts back but was tailed off next time and now returns to hurdling for his new yard; others safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

17

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 122y

19:08 Ballinrobe

Bidentime

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Noel G Hynds

First reserve; encouraging return (backed) on debut for this yard when beaten under 10l at Punchestown but she barely went a yard at Sligo; cheekpieces could help.

12th

13

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Bidentime

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Noel G Hynds

in rear throughout

4/1

4th

11

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Bidentime

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Noel G Hynds

Ran quite well on his chase debut two starts back but was tailed off next time and now returns to hurdling for his new yard; others safer.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 285/0-

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who has been placed over hurdles in maiden company; making her handicap debut now but she ran very moderately after a spell on the sidelines.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

21st Jan 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 35y

13:05 Thurles

More Info

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Useful staying handicap hurdler at a modest level; twice out of the money since winning over 2m7f at this venue in October; no appeal in this grade on only her second run over fences; unseated rider at the third at Killarney last August.

100/1

6th

7

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:08 Limerick

More Info

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Hurdles form improved as she stepped up in trip, winning a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Thurles in October; not so effective dropped back to this trip at the same venue last month; others preferred.

8/1

6th

6

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 106y

15:15 Thurles

More Info

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss Shauna Larkin

Won over 2m7f here a fortnight ago and stamina will be at a premium if the expected rain comes; 7lb higher mark.

15/2

Form: 8000-

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
No surprise that she's struggled in maidens given the winners of those races but it hardly bodes well that she failed to finish either of her points; handicap debut.
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0

19

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Outdoor Mozzy

10st 13lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Not beaten far off this basement mark on her last few starts; likely to run well again but needs to find more to score.

12/1

17

14th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Outdoor Mozzy

11st 5lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Not beaten far off this basement mark the last twice under this rider and can be involved again but more needed to score.

8/1

6th

15

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 13y

14:40 Thurles

Outdoor Mozzy

10st 13lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Best effort so far saw her finish 7l behind Destivelle when third of 15 over C&D a fortnight ago; trainer having an excellent season.

10/1

Form: 58/6-7

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
No improvement on her handicap debut when a well-held seventh at Cork (3m1f; yielding); possibly failed to stay that far but still unconvincing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Carrolls Pride

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Brett

No improvement on her handicap debut when a well-held seventh at Cork (3m1f; yielding); possibly failed to stay that far but still unconvincing.

14/1

7th

11

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

16:50 Cork

Carrolls Pride

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Brett

midfield

20/1

6th

6

9th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

13:45 Cork

Carrolls Pride

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Brett

Rated 85 after four starts over hurdles and has been off nearly a year; up against it.

33/1

Form: /0655-

Last run: 142 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Possibilities on her near-7l sixth at Fairyhouse (2m7f, soft) in November but below that level since and has something to prove on this sort of ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Haveuseentherain

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: S G Walsh

A 25l defeat at Wexford last time out brought Rules' record to 0-23; difficult to make a solid case for on form.

40/1

16

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Haveuseentherain

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S G Walsh

Longstanding maiden under both codes, remains opposable off this meagre mark.

50/1

Form: P9/BP-

Last run: 314 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seen little action in recent times and has suffered two non-completions since returning from a lengthy break; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Military Hill

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came in Galway maiden in 2019; not much last season and best watched on seasonal return.

25/1

13th

14

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Military Hill

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came in Galway maiden in 2019; not much last season and best watched on seasonal return.

25/1

Form: 09080-

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Early promise in bumpers; struggling over hurdles - in handicaps on last three starts - but conditions should be a positive for one who can take a keen hold; not dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John C McConnell

Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal off 5lb higher; solid C&D run since off further 8lb higher mark when chasing home a clear-cut winner; contender again.

7/1

2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1 Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal early this month off 5lb higher under today's rider, produced late for cosy success; hit with another 8lb rise but in the form of his life and ground remains in his favour.

11/2

1st

17

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Bella Union

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark at the age of 10 when winning (sent off 22-1) over this trip at Bellewstown; claimer negates penalty but whether he'll back up that improved effort is anyone's guess.

10/1

Form: 070PP-

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has shown very little in her three handicaps at odds from 66-1 to 125-1.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Midnight Fortune

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear of midfield, mistake towards rear 4 out

11th

16

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Midnight Fortune

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Has shown very little in her three handicaps at odds from 66-1 to 125-1.

100/1

14

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:25 Tramore

Midnight Fortune

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Has struggled so far and no improvement for handicaps in her last two runs; tough ask.

50/1

Form: 27002-

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but returned to form when chasing home a capable horse at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) and probably has less on her plate here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Banada Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Denise Foster

0-23 over hurdles but she has finished second four times; beaten 5l into second at Leopardstown off 86 in March 2023; went close off 84, 86 and 87 later that year; well-handicapped now off 80 but she hasn't shown enough in four runs this season; needs a revival.

18/1

7th

13

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Banada Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Beaten no more that a length in three successive 2m handicaps in early autumn but maiden's form has dipped since; back up in trip with headgear combo back on for the first time since last year.

25/1

Form: P0F0P- D

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A winner for Willie Mullins in 2018; faced an impossible task last time from a long way out of the weights but still easy to take on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Force Of Forces

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: I Madden

A winner for Willie Mullins in 2018; faced an impossible task last time from a long way out of the weights but still easy to take on.

33/1

11

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 216y

16:15 Thurles

Force Of Forces

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: I Madden

led narrowly, headed but prominent before 3rd

100/1

Form: 9000F-

Last run: 215 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Making some headway when falling three out at Thurles but difficult to know how she would have fared; the blinkers are also left off and she's now 0-17.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Joan Of Pimlico

10st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Brendan W Duke

Making some headway when falling three out at Thurles and was always behind at Punchestown following early interference; now 0-18 and probably placed at best.

14/1

14th

15

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Joan Of Pimlico

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: Brendan W Duke

Making some headway when falling three out at Thurles but difficult to know how she would have fared; the blinkers are also left off and she's now 0-17.

33/1

21

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

16:50 Cork

Joan Of Pimlico

11st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: Brendan W Duke

Third reserve; 17-race maiden and poor form this past season; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 0380-

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Standout effort was her third in a maiden at Limerick (soft) in November; there could be some improvement lurking now into handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Hot Shimmer

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: L Young

Stand-out effort came in Limerick maiden hurdle when third but still not good enough form to be involved here; hasn't progressed in three starts since and difficult to see her involved.

100/1

15th

3

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Hot Shimmer

11st 8lb

J: Tommy Brett

T: L Young

Standout effort was her third in a maiden at Limerick (soft) in November; there could be some improvement lurking now into handicaps.

16/1

13th

6

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:32 Limerick

Hot Shimmer

11st 7lb

J: Tommy Brett

T: L Young

In rear in a bumper here last month; 7l to find with Hi Ski on previous hurdles run over C&D.

14/1

Form: 000P-

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Nothing in maidens and was pulled up in a claiming hurdle at Clonmel; has a lot to prove, but cheekpieces are tried on handicap debut and this will be his first time on this ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Ivoir Borget

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Nothing in maidens and was pulled up in a claiming hurdle at Clonmel; has a lot to prove, but cheekpieces are tried on handicap debut and this will be his first time on this ground.

14/1

12

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 112y

13:55 Clonmel

Ivoir Borget

10st 8lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Liz Doyle

Tailed off in three maiden hurdles and would appear to be of little account.

50/1

17th

4

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Gowran Park

Ivoir Borget

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Liz Doyle

Dan is a half-sister to the great Sprinter Sacre; no sign of ability on his first two runs at Punchestown and Clonmel.

66/1

Form: 00300-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
First reserve; her third at Thurles in March was remote and she's finished tailed off in her two runs since.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

20:00 Down Royal

One More Lass

11st 5lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

15-race maiden; arrives in poor form and was tailed off at Limerick last week; stamina to prove at this trip; wears first-time tongue-tie.

50/1

11th

16

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:45 Limerick

One More Lass

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Her third at Thurles in March was remote and she's finished tailed off in her two runs since; others preferred

33/1

17

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

One More Lass

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

First reserve; her third at Thurles in March was remote and she's finished tailed off in her two runs since.

Form: 883F5/

Last run: 599 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; had a chance when falling three out at Bellewstown in August 2021 and Gowran next time wasn't too bad a run; could improve for the Byrnes team but has to overcome a long absence.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

16

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Tramore

Fortfield Lady

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Maiden was beaten 19l here in June after a long absence; has run well at this track in the past and is worth a market check from this yard.

16/1

7th

13

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

19:00 Tramore

Fortfield Lady

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

0-11; minor promise in handicaps for former yard; market best guide on yard debut after 610 days off.

8/1

18

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Fortfield Lady

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Second reserve; had a chance when falling three out at Bellewstown in August 2021 and Gowran next time wasn't too bad a run; could improve for the Byrnes team but has to overcome a long absence.

Form: 08909/

Last run: 513 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; returning from a long absence when pulled up in a point two weeks ago; forgettable form over hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

20:00 Down Royal

Harvey Hillstar

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Shown very little so far and pulled up in a point on return from lengthy absence last month; plenty to prove.

40/1

19

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Harvey Hillstar

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

Third reserve; returning from a long absence when pulled up in a point two weeks ago; forgettable form over hurdles.

Non-runners

One More Lass, Fortfield Lady, Harvey Hillstar

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Payout
Exacta €63.00
Straight Forecast €76.16
Tricast €656.96
Trifecta €615.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS (IRE):

Banada Bridge

POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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