September 13 / 17.15 Punchestown

17.15

Good

Return Of Jumps October 10th & 11th Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Return Of Jumps October 10th & 11th Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-5003

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-12, placed three times; comes into the reckoning on the basis of his third of 18 over 1m on sift ground at Naas in July; stable in form and a useful 7lb claimer off the minimum mark
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Wrist Art

10st 4lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came under a 7lb claimer in Ireland and it wasn't a bad effort under Ruby Criscuolo when beaten a shade over 2l at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; moderate fourth at Pontefract on Monday, however, which took his record to 0-15 for this yard.

9/1

4th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Wrist Art

9st 12lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Has performed respectably in last two attempts under Evie Lee, finishing third both times, including latest start; however, continues on a long losing run, partly exemplified by being 0-14 for current stable.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Strike-rate of 2-46, with the wins in Ireland during the autumn of 2023; not beaten far in his last two completed starts in 1m2f/1m3f handicaps; back at 1m here, he looks very vulnerable to this week's two winners.

10/1

2nd
10 (7)
Qaabil

12/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 052480

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has won only once from 31 starts; best run this year when going close at Wolverhampton; others make more appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-38 is offputting (0-19 on the AW) but he was a close fourth at Newcastle last time (7f); could run into a place.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Arrives on a long losing sequence but he fared better than of late when sixth of 12 in 1m classified event here nine days ago; shortlisted.

9/1

0

8

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 504280

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m, yet to win on turf; unlucky fourth over 1m1f at Leopardstown in June; also had excuses at Navan last time; should not be completely ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Numidia

9st 1lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Five wins, two of them on turf, including 25-1 success over extended 1m6f at Bellewstown earlier this month; needed every yard that day, and his previous win was over 2m; got an 8lb rise, which is likely to prevent a follow-up; placed once in seven previous runs here.

4/1

1st

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Numidia

9st 5lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four wins on the Flat but hasn't won on turf since June 2024; 4lb below that last success but recent form hasn't indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; others preferred.

20/1

8th

9

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Numidia

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Sole win on turf came at Fairyhouse in June 2024 (1m4f, good); latest of three AW wins came at Dundalk in November over 2m; two turf runs this term were poor and most recent Dundalk outing was not his best either.

18/1

Form: 208508 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good spell of form at Dundalk in the latter part of last year; not at best since second there in January, mid-division over 1m2f at the Curragh on latest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

11th

14

(2)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

in touch with leaders

16/1

4/1

Form: 000005

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman and received an opening rating of 72; lost form and now down to 47; despite suffering some interference, made a bright start for this yard when fifth of 18 at Navan; capable of getting involved.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(16)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 11lb

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve.

10

(6)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.

33/1

Form: 344080

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Managed three respectable runs earlier in the season, all at Gowran; needs to step up on more recent form; first time beyond 1m, which may help to bring out the best in her.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(11)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Snowdonia Song

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Minor promise earlier in the year but really struggling for form lately.

33/1

12th

15

(12)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

16:15 Gowran Park

Snowdonia Song

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

midfield, in touch with leaders when pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden on near side of group, weakening when switched right under 2f out

14/1

6th

14

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Snowdonia Song

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J S Bolger

Managed three respectable runs earlier in the season, all at Gowran; needs to step up on more recent form; first time beyond 1m, which may help to bring out the best in her.

10/1

10/1

Form: 714400

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer at Roscommon in May; solid run in a 1m handicap at Leopardstown in June; questions to answer after his two most recent starts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Zero Fighter

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; badly out of form in recent months; will be well accustomed to this surface, since he is locally trained.

16/1

12th

15

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Zero Fighter

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40 under today's rider; form since has been poor but don't rule out entirely.

12/1

14th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Zero Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 6776-

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run when sixth of 16 at Galway on her only nursery start last year; off for ten months; has changed stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

11

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Samantha Maguire

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Ross O’Sullivan

held up in last

20/1

5th

6

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Samantha Maguire

9st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Ross O’Sullivan

dwelt start, midfield

16/1

8th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Samantha Maguire

9st 4lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Not a bad run when sixth of 16 at Galway on her only nursery start last year; off for ten months; has changed stable.

12/1

Form: 0060-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Most recent of his three wins was in November 2020; in rear on his belated seasonal debut at Bellewstown.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(16)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

14/1

17th

19

(19)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Sagittarius Rising

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of his three wins was in November 2020; in rear on his belated seasonal debut at Bellewstown.

25/1

Form: 000-78

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has done little enough racing for a mare of her age; has failed to reach the first six in seven outings; prospects are not obvious.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Fascinating Secret

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has done little enough racing for a mare of her age; has failed to reach the first six in seven outings; prospects are not obvious.

14/1

8th

11

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Fascinating Secret

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

midfield

33/1

13/2

Form: 0734-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Found 7f too sharp on her seasonal debut at the Curragh; fair chance on last season's best form, namely a third placing in a 1m maiden at Listowel; cheekpieces on for the first time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 800407

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Modest form so far; has a bit to find with Miss Langmore on recent Tipperary running.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both her wins were in classifieds after a break, with ten weeks off before she won over C&D 15 days ago; quickly backed up the form when she scored last August, a repeat of which would see her bang there again.

2/1

Form: 024004

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary; pulled-up with an equipment failure at Punchestown; third reserve.

0

13

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money.

7/1

4th

15

(13)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Miss Langmore

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Non-runners

Superior Council, Darkened, Rockbury Lad, Stormie Outlook

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Payout
Exacta €92.90
Straight Forecast €50.73
Tricast €425.66
Trifecta €734.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pollanassa

POSTDATA:

Wrist Art

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pollanassa

The Irish Sun:

Wrist Art