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15.40

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Stanley Asphalt Hunters’ Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 4f 55y
  • 10 runners
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Stanley Asphalt Hunters’ Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden point winner two seasons ago; made the frame in three outings last autumn campaign after a lengthy absence; emphatic winner of trial race for this in February, giving him a potential edge over six of these rivals; below best on most recent starts but should be fully tuned now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

24th May 2024

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:35 Downpatrick

Private Ryan

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Scallan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Is 2-9 in points and won restricted 2m4f hunter chase at Punchestown festival three weeks ago; lot more on his plate and unproven over this far but has youth on his side.

10/1

1st

6

24th May 2024

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:35 Downpatrick

Private Ryan

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Scallan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Is 2-9 in points and won restricted 2m4f hunter chase at Punchestown festival three weeks ago; lot more on his plate and unproven over this far but has youth on his side.

10/1

1st

6

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Private Ryan

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Scallan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

prominent, challenging before 2 out, ridden when led from last, stayed on

5/1

Form: 5/4-05

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Former Enda Bolger-trained gelding; has done well for Sam Curling, notching four wins and four seconds from his last eight starts in points; only fifth in the Ladies' Cup here on Tuesday, but has never shone over the banks here; could be a different proposition if the race has not left its mark; goes well for Toni Quail.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

De Nordener

11st 11lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: S Curling

led, headed and raced in second before 4th, led again 5th, faced challenge before 2 out, ridden when headed from last, kept on but no match for winner

3/1

Form: 747/F-

Last run: 493 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in points between 2019 and 2022; missed all of last year; made mistakes on return in race won by Private Ryan here in February; 3-1 second favourite then, underlining that he should be taken seriously on his old form; top rider aboard.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

The Blind Piper

11st 11lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Edward F Power

Veteran is a four-time winner in points and finished third in this race last year; safely held by Fountain House on running in February.

20/1

4th

12

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

The Blind Piper

11st 11lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Edward F Power

Veteran is a four-time winner in points and finished third in this race last year; safely held by Fountain House on running in February.

20/1

3rd

7

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

The Blind Piper

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Edward F Power

in rear early, mistake 1st, in touch with leaders 4 out, headway and switched right when not fluent 2 out, soon went modest third, no match for first two

12/1

Form: 3-350P

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed form over hurdles for Jessica Harrington, but rated a modest 90; mares' maiden winner at Ballyknock in March; pulled up in a winners' event last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

4th

3

14th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Doncaster

Baby Chou

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); 16-race maiden under rules; runner-up in two handicap chases at Catterick on last two starts (3m1f, soft/good to soft), on both occasions being beaten by an in-form rival who has won again since; interesting contender.

5/2

Form: 23635P CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won this race at 25-1 last year, with Chateau Elan and Keenaghan Lass fourth and fifth respectively; fared well without winning in handicaps after that, notably when third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan; has faced stiff tasks in hunter chases this season; back in his comfort zone now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Rules record of 1-69 is a glaring negative but this veteran did run well to be fourth at Limerick nine days ago, finishing behind Cullenwaine.

14/1

4th

14

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Just the one success from 68 starts under rules when landing the Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in 2023; good fourth in that race last month when sent off 100-1 but up against it here.

66/1

4th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: John G Carr

Sprang a 25-1 surprise in this race in 2023, his only success from 67 appearances on the track, placed eight times; moderate fifth here in 2024 and pulled up in last year's edition; should be better for a recent point run, but up against it at the age of 13.

66/1

Form: 72B7F-

Last run: 585 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little of note in his form apart from second in a 2m chase at Roscommon in August 2022; beaten over 20l in sixth behind Private Ryan in a recognised trial for this event here in February; had been off for a long time, so was entitled to need the race; Patrick Mullins takes the ride.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

12

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Brown Monday

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Still a maiden after 15 career starts and well beaten over hurdles at Wexford latest.

28/1

6th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:58 Wexford

Brown Monday

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has been poor on last two starts at big prices and has to do much better to get off the mark.

20/1

9th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

15:03 Tipperary

Brown Monday

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 0-13 under rules; finished 16l fourth when 33-1 for a Limerick handicap chase on latest Irish start; pulled up at Southwell on latest; not one of the more obvious contenders.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: U4-7

Last run: 333 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 20l in fourth behind Fr Gilligansvoyge in this race last year; in front of Keenaghan Lass then, but that rival turned the tables when the pair made the frame behind Private Ryan here at the Kildare Hunt point-to-point; better run last time when third in an open contest at Tattersalls Farm.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Down Royal

Chateau Elan

12st 0lb

J: Mr Ian Cribbin

T: D Broad

Yet to win a point in nine starts; showed a hint of ability under rules; has a long absence to overcome; unlikely.

50/1

Form: 564266

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles behind the useful The Folkes Tiara in a maiden at Downpatrick last summer; that form would give him a big chance but he has disappointed in points; held in third when falling at the last in race won by Private Ryan at this venue, pulled up at Tattersalls last Sunday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 100y

14:50 Tramore

Gino Drummer Boy

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th

9/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 100y

14:50 Tramore

Gino Drummer Boy

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th

9/1

4

11th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Gino Drummer Boy

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden has been a regular participant in claimers over hurdles this year, placing twice; fair run in a Perth handicap last month but modest run at Clonmel last week; needs to find more on his chasing debut.

10/1

Form: /635-6

Last run: 350 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth behind Fr Gilligansvoyge in this race last year; fair third behind Private Ryan here in February after the fall of Gino Drummer Boy at the last.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Keenaghan Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T F Shaw

Two wins in points early in her career; three-figure odds when pulled up here 12 months ago; remote fourth in a recent point.

100/1

14

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Keenaghan Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T F Shaw

Fifth in this event in 2023, brought down at the first in 2024; pulled up on both starts in points this season.

100/1

14

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Keenaghan Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T F Shaw

Fifth in this event in 2023, brought down at the first in 2024; pulled up on both starts in points this season.

100/1

Form: S0P

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden point winner last May on her sixth attempt; clipped heels and slipped up on rules debut at Downpatrick; completely tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Killarney last July; huge price when pulled up in Tuesday's Ladies' Cup.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Mandilou

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John G Carr

Maiden point winner last May on her sixth attempt; clipped heels and slipped up on rules debut at Downpatrick; completely tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Killarney last July; huge price when pulled up in Tuesday's Ladies' Cup.

33/1

11

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Mandilou

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John G Carr

Maiden point winner last May on her sixth attempt; clipped heels and slipped up on rules debut at Downpatrick; completely tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Killarney last July; huge price when pulled up in Tuesday's Ladies' Cup.

33/1

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Mandilou

11st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John G Carr

Maiden point winner last May on her sixth attempt; clipped heels and slipped up on rules debut at Downpatrick; completely tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Killarney last July; lacks a recent run.

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €7.48
Tricast €32.97

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

De Nordener

RP RATINGS (IRE):

De Nordener

POSTDATA:

De Nordener

The Irish Sun:

De Nordener