June 10 / 16.50 Punchestown

16.50

Good

Primal Performance & Fitness Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 0f 50y
  • 19 runners
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Primal Performance & Fitness Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 200-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Britain; big run when runner-up at Down Royal on yard debut in November; not as good twice since but this is weaker and she's respected despite a 165-day lay-off; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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18th

18

(23)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

New Year Honours

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

7th

1

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

New Year Honours

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 236-

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied in a bumper on debut and showed that was no fluke when third in a better race second time out; tailed off on testing ground when last seen in a bumper but ran well in a Flat maiden last month and may resume progress back on quicker ground for his hurdle debut.
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0

3

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:33 Tramore

Fermoyle

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Flat-bred but stayed 2m in bumpers, ample promise; disappointed in Flat maiden latest but in fine form previously, including when second on hurdling debut; ought to be hard to beat.

10/11

9th

4

(5)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 20y

20:20 Killarney

Fermoyle

11st 12lb

J: Mr Pat Taaffe

T: Noel Meade

Twice placed in bumpers last year and was beaten 3l in a Sligo Flat maiden over 1m2f on return; has since been runner-up in a Punchestown maiden hurdle; should be competitive back to the Flat.

9/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-

Last run: 394 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; encouraging debut over hurdles at Clonmel 13 months ago; been in good form on the Flat of late and could go well back over timber.
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7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Scott Lang

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54- BF

Last run: 264 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a pair of bumpers for Willie Mullins last year, turned over at short odds each time; may do better at some stage but off 264 days and may need this on yard debut.
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1

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:15 Downpatrick

Bukhill

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, nudged along after 4 out, 6 lengths down when fell 3 out

12/1

2

15th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:20 Tramore

Bukhill

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

led, raced in second when headed 3rd, outpaced when stumbled badly and unseated 2 out

6/1

7th

1

(18)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Bukhill

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Two-time winner over hurdles; handicapped on his third to Uxmal at Tramore last year; might be high enough on his handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in his only point start but shaped with some promise on his hurdle debut earlier this week; may come on for that if he doesn't find this coming too soon.
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4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Woodie Wango

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Rosemary Connors

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times over hurdles and fences; beaten 11l off this mark at Roscommon last time over 3m1f; should be involved.

11/2

6

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Woodie Wango

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Rosemary Connors

Extended record under Rules to 0-11 in a Wexford maiden hurdle last month; could come on for that first run after 287 days off and shaped ok when fourth at Ballinrobe off 4lb higher last September; easy ground a query though.

16/1

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 170y

13:35 Wexford

Woodie Wango

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Rosemary Connors

0-10 under rules; makes seasonal return here and would need to step up on his previous form to get involved.

13/1

Form: 4050/

Last run: 415 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too bad to be true at Kilbeggan when last seen and has been off for 14 months since; while he had shown some promise previously, he may need this.
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0

6

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 55y

17:40 Galway

Laishann

11st 9lb

J: James Robottom

T: Gordon Elliott

Pulled-up last three hurdle starts and isn't easy to fancy, even though he hails from a top yard.

50/1

0

5

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:05 Bellewstown

Laishann

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

33/1

100/1

Form: 89-F0U

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor Flat form and shown nothing over hurdles; unseated after an error last week.
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12th

1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Kalsman

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Liam Lennon

Downpatrick winner in June 2024 on good ground; ran only once last year; showed the benefit of a comeback run when beating Justicialism by 3l at Down Royal last month; rider reported he hung badly left at Downpatrick last time; decent chance if he handles this track.

7/1

9th

2

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Kalsman

11st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Liam Lennon

C&D winner in June 2024 on good ground; ran only once last year, fair fourth over C&D; showed the benefit of a comeback run when beating Justicialism by 3l at Down Royal last month; could be close in the rematch with that rival who was second again at Down Royal on Monday; Josh Williamson's claim a help.

9/4

1st

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Kalsman

11st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

Sole hurdle win came at Downpatrick in 2024 over 2m6f; only two runs since then, both decent efforts over that same C&D, the latest two weeks ago; a player with improvement from that.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dylan Thomas gelding; closely related to 2m2f-2m7f chase winner Clondaw Westie, half-brother to point/hurdle winner Celebrity Status and point winner Vics Vinnie; dam well held all starts; stoutly bred; may want further.
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5th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Oneforgonzo

12st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdles winner; gained first chase success at Killarney (20.5f, good to yielding) when keeping on well to score by 0.5l; now 7lb higher but this represents an ease in grade and he's ground versatile.

5/2

1st

11

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Oneforgonzo

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-8 over fences; still made favourite last time at Thurles (2m5f) and might have threatened but for a late mistake; considered, though softer ground is probably his preference.

7/1

5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Oneforgonzo

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Wins were gained back-to-back in April 2024; looks interesting off his lower chase mark after a fine second in a 24-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.

6/1

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in points but low-key efforts under Rules so far; probably needs further.
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11th

9

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Kilkee Royal

11st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-6 over hurdles for Jamie Sloan; ran okay in an Ayr handicap this time last year but first-flight faller on recent return to action at Leopardstown when tongue-tie tried on yard debut.

14/1

16

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Leopardstown

Kilkee Royal

10st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-6 over hurdles for Jamie Sloan; ran okay in an Ayr handicap in March of last year off 97 and is 7lb lower now; lacks a recent run and is tongue tied for his first run for Dermot McLoughlin; best watched.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in four Flat outings in 2021.
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9th

1

(12)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Laytown

Beanie To Sea

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Fahey

Cut no ice in maidens at three; missed last year; similar story over hurdles this year.

20/1

13th

10

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Beanie To Sea

11st 5lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Seamus Fahey

Poor form on the Flat and over hurdles so far; marked improvement required on handicap debut.

33/1

8th

15

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Cork

Beanie To Sea

11st 5lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Seamus Fahey

Nothing to recommend mare here so far.

100/1

Form: 9440-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only very minor promise in bumpers so far and beaten a long way out when last seen at Ballinrobe; plenty to find.
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2nd

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

1st

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Hobs Angel

10st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

Longstanding maiden was placed on a couple of occasions this time last year; entitled to come on from last month's comeback run so don't rule out with rider's claim a positive.

12/1

6th

15

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Hobs Angel

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

Last year's third (off 76) remains a maiden and tailed off over C&D in November when last seen.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest point form but signs of ability when beaten 16l on Rules bow last week in a mares' bumper; could have a say if she builds on that.
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8th

10

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Listowel

Ceis Charraigin

11st 9lb

J: Mr J P Collins

T: G Ahern

midfield, brief headway before halfway, weakened and detached over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out

25/1

9th

14

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Ceis Charraigin

11st 8lb

J: Mr J P Collins

T: G Ahern

towards rear

50/1

13th

14

31st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:20 Galway

Ceis Charraigin

11st 3lb

J: Mr J P Collins

T: G Ahern

Glimpse of ability in a couple of runs for Mags Mullins but hardly enough to warrant consideration here for new yard.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two point starts and likely to struggle on Rules debut.
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4

7th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:13 Wexford

Bonilla

11st 4lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Denis Paul Murphy

towards rear

50/1

13th

2

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

16:50 Punchestown

Bonilla

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Denis Paul Murphy

Pulled up in two point starts and likely to struggle on Rules debut.

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on the Flat in France but shown nothing in two hurdle outings so far.
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7th

12

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Seasonal debut second in this race last year came from out of the blue, but he followed it up with another second at Roscommon before losing his form again; no show in two runs this year (excuse last time); different headgear tried.

20/1

13th

14

(7)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

No win since June 2022; twice runner-up in turf handicaps last May; three lesser efforts followed; well beaten in a 1m contest at Newcastle on first outing this year.

16/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three points and showed nothing on Rules debut back in January.
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13th

10

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Hi Sur Multi

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H Smyth

No wins in 14 under rules and he was 0-3 in points; placed here earlier in the year but for current yard he's been pulled up over hurdles and finished last on the Flat.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:40 Down Royal

Hi Sur Multi

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: H Smyth

Pulled up in a handicap hurdle on latest start; only an outside chance on his best Dundalk form, namely a third placing over 1m4f in February.

25/1

Form: U

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
More of a Flat pedigree and unseated at the opening flight on debut last week when 50-1.
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6

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

17:48 Roscommon

Caminante

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Homebred is half-brother to Sabrina Harty's cracking fast-ground multiple Group winner Ansgar; 50s, got no further than the first at Tramore; tailed off at Punchestown on Saturday.

33/1

16th

13

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

16:50 Punchestown

Caminante

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

More of a Flat pedigree and unseated at the opening flight on debut last week when 50-1.

100/1

7

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 120y

18:20 Tramore

Caminante

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Fourth foal; half-brother to 7f-10.6f winner Ansgar (inc AW/Group 2; RPR 117); dam once-raced (45) half-sister to 6f-1m winner Summer Magic, is granddaughter of 1m2f Listed winner Scimitarra; very much a Flat pedigree and best watched; hooded for his debut.

33/1

Form: 0/067-

Last run: 310 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemingly flattered when beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle at Tramore; struggled back in handicap latest and has 310-day absence to overcome.
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1

14th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 7y

13:10 Naas

Black Barrel

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J A Nash

Went closest over hurdles when 4th in a 3m Sligo handicap in August but disappointing since and is rated only 81.

33/1

7th

11

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Black Barrel

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Maiden was a close 4th at Sligo in August but below that level at Kilbeggan two weeks after; needs that best form after a break.

16/1

7th

12

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:47 Kilbeggan

Black Barrel

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

towards rear of midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened after 2 out

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form on the Flat and not bred for this; hood tried.
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12th

13

(10)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Golden Forest

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

prominent, soon raced in second

50/1

14

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

16:50 Punchestown

Golden Forest

11st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Luke Comer

Poor form on the Flat and not bred for this; hood tried.

100/1

16

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Golden Forest

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Second reserve; of little account on the Flat, can only be watched now on hurdles bow.

Form: 00

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner with a decent level of form for Sir Mark Prescott; shown nothing in two starts over hurdles for this yard though.
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9th

8

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rushford

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas R Hughes

Two wins in Britain in 2022 came at 1m4f/1m6f on quickish ground; returned from a 578-day absence over 1m4f here last time when last of 14; hard to fancy based on that.

33/1

14th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rushford

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Thomas R Hughes

Two wins in Britain in 2022 came at 1m4f/1m6f on quickish ground; absent since August 2024 and faces a tough task against that background.

33/1

Non-runners

Black Barrel, Rushford

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.00
Straight Forecast €4.72
Trifecta €28.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

New Year Honours

The Irish Sun:

Bukhill

SPOTLIGHT:

Scott Lang

POSTDATA:

New Year Honours