May 04 / 18.00 Punchestown

18.00

Yielding

Lawlor’s Of Naas (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Lawlor’s Of Naas (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wide margin point winner before £95,000 sale; half-brother to winners Kissesforkatie (bumper and useful 2m2f-2m5f hurdle/chase), Lisloran (2m4f chase) and Penniless (point and bumper); dam maiden half-sister to useful 2m4f-3m chase winner Russian Regent; yard do well in bumpers and hope in his pedigree he'll be sharp enough for this; in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Will The Wise

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive over fences this season and took another step forward in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) when best of the rest behind easy winner Madara in the 23-runner Plate at last month's Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft); this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement; chance.

8/1

2nd

12

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Will The Wise

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved spell over hurdles last spring included a sixth in the 3m Pertemps here; had a good experience when making all in a Galway chase (about 2m2f, yielding) in October and he's run well in two competitive staying handicaps since; needs improvement off this mark for the return to 2m4f but this test is worth investigating; tongue tied first time; thereabouts.

8/1

11

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Will The Wise

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Similar to Waterford Whispers in having a 135 rating over hurdles and 130 chasing, latter figure on the back of a recent C&D clear second, worn down late (by a 138-rated hurdler) after leading from halfway (yielding); major chance.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2l winner of an Oldtown point in February and bought for £110,000; unraced dam out of maiden sister to high-class bumper and 2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner Cooldine; major player for a yard with a very good strike-rate in bumpers and Swan is good value for the 5lb he can claim.
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3rd

2

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Jacobs Ladder

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 novice hurdle winner over 2m4f last season but is comfortable at this trip too; got off the mark over fences at Fairyhouse before winning a valuable Leopardstown handicap and Navan Grade 3, all over approx' 2m; fine fourth in the WillowWarm Gold Cup last time at 2m4f; can be involved.

14/1

4th

2

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Jacobs Ladder

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 novice hurdle winner at Naas last season; off the mark over fences at third attempt, taking a 2m beginners' at this venue in first-time cheekpieces; split today's rivals Kappa JyPyke and Predators Gold in a Grade 3 event over a near-2m4f trip at Punchestown; won a DRF handicap and has since landed the odds in a 2m Grade 3 at Navan.

6/1

1st

3

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Jacobs Ladder

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 novice hurdle winner at Naas last season; off the mark over fences at third attempt, taking a 2m Fairyhouse beginners' in first-time cheekpieces; split two Mullins-trained runners in a Grade 3 event over a near-2m4f trip at Punchestown; made a stylish entry to handicap company at the DRF and can continue on an upward curve; no issues with trip or ground.

4/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in first two points but went close in a point when last seen; third didn't do much for the form subsequently; half-brother to some winners over jumps; probably best watched.
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14th

15

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Minella Post

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up in a point and placed in two bumpers; solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles last season; has been off for a long time.

20/1

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

15:40 Punchestown

Minella Post

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up in a point and placed in two bumpers; solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles, including at this track; steps up in trip today and should be closely involved if staying.

15/8

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

15:40 Punchestown

Minella Post

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up in a point and placed in two bumpers; solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles, including at this track; steps up in trip today and should be closely involved if staying.

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lucky Speed gelding; cost 3,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to winners Reelingintheyears (2m3f hurdle) and Presavita (bumper); dam bumper and 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner; yard 0-8 in bumpers last five years.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Solsbury Hill

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Bolted up in a Roscommon beginners' chase in August (16.5f, yielding); not as good on softer ground in a Listowel novice on latest; could rebound on handicap chase debut but probably wouldn't want to see much rain.

15/2

9th

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Solsbury Hill

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Bolted up in a Roscommon beginners' chase in August (16.5f, yielding); not as good on softer ground in a Listowel novice on latest; could rebound on handicap chase debut but probably wouldn't want to see much rain.

15/2

4

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:28 Listowel

Solsbury Hill

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Ultra easy victor at Roscommon on chasing debut last time (2m, yielding); somewhat surprising given his moderate hurdling form; the form of that race is perhaps shaky but it was hard not be impressed; here lies a bigger test.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park gelding; brother to bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Pink In The Park, half-brother to winners Beret Rouge (bumper), Wearapinkribbon (2m5f hurdle) and Mister Pink (bumper); dam bumper and useful 2m/2m3f hurdle winner; typically well bred sort for this yard and they're enjoying a remarkable season; strike-rate in bumpers is particularly strong and he warrants respect on debut.
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3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Chart Topper

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Third in a Listed handicap over 2m6f at Galway (good) last summer; didn't enjoy much luck on next two starts (still in the lead when falling two out at Haydock in February) but he was well held in a big-field 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham last month; the cheekpieces worn on that occasion are discarded; still not fully exposed, particularly at 3m.

28/1

17th

13

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Chart Topper

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

His four handicaps were over longer trips, notably when third at the Galway festival (extended 2m6f, good) last August; hampered and pulled up here in October, before falling in a narrow lead two out in 3m Pertemps qualifier at Haydock (20-1) last month; needs improvement and better luck but represents Willie Mullins and is far from fully exposed; first-time headgear too.

18/1

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Chart Topper

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Kept on well for third in Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival (2m6f, good) in August; looked to be going okay when hampered soon after three out and pulled up sharply in a similar race to this at Cheltenham in October; off since; this soft-ground winner remains fairly unexposed for his top Irish stable.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Feel Like Dancing gelding; cost 29,000eur as 3yo; dam runner-up in six French AQPS races (1m4f-13.5f); yard 0-8 in bumpers last five years.
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8th

5

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:20 Navan

Jeel Des Mottes

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: M J Tynan

prominent

25/1

8th

5

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:20 Navan

Jeel Des Mottes

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: M J Tynan

prominent

25/1

4th

4

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 209y

12:35 Punchestown

Jeel Des Mottes

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: M J Tynan

Modest form over hurdles; beaten 89l on chase debut at Naas two weeks ago; out of his depth in this company.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat Hollow gelding; dam placed 7f/1m (RPR 67), half-sister to Italian 6f Group 3 2yo winner Palanca out of 5f winning half-sister to 6f/6.5f Group 3 winner Pole Position and 1m Group 2 winner Danceabout; yard 0-10 in bumpers last five years but gets the assistance of Derek O'Connor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Punchestown

Harrys Delight

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Robert Tyner

Beat Hollow gelding; dam placed 7f/1m (RPR 67), half-sister to Italian 6f Group 3 2yo winner Palanca out of 5f winning half-sister to 6f/6.5f Group 3 winner Pole Position and 1m Group 2 winner Danceabout; yard 0-10 in bumpers last five years but gets the assistance of Derek O'Connor.

18/1

7th

6

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Punchestown

Harrys Delight

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Robert Tyner

Beat Hollow gelding; dam placed 7f/1m (RPR 67), half-sister to Italian 6f Group 3 2yo winner Palanca out of 5f winning half-sister to 6f/6.5f Group 3 winner Pole Position and 1m Group 2 winner Danceabout; yard 0-10 in bumpers last five years but gets the assistance of Derek O'Connor.

18/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of four in a point; brother to top-class 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Allaho, half-brother to winners Shanning (1m2f Flat and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle) and Shannoise (French 1m3f-1m4f); dam unraced sister to 2m6f-3m2f chase winner Tarquinius; bred for further and probably a tough ask for a 4yo.
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2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:57 Wexford

Attaho

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Third on sole point start but was soundly beaten in two bumpers last year; raced keenly second time and could do better over hurdles if settling better.

7/2

2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:57 Wexford

Attaho

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Third on sole point start but was soundly beaten in two bumpers last year; raced keenly second time and could do better over hurdles if settling better.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well for clear second in a point but failed to sell for £95,000 at the Cheltenham January sales six days later; half-brother to winners La Sorelita (2m1f hurdle/2m5f chase) and Marvel Fan (2m hurdle/2m1f chase); dam French 2m hurdle winner out of half-sister to French 3m3f Grade 1 chase winners Golden Flight and Sunny Flight; yard get bumper winners and market support worth noting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

14:30 Thurles

Colonel Nelson

11st 12lb

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

prominent

20/1

10th

2

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

13:25 Thurles

Colonel Nelson

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

in touch with leaders

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Red Jazz gelding; dam well beaten 1m 2yo only start, half sister to smart 1m4f-12.5f Flat/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Limini out of unraced half-sister to Irish Oaks winner Vintage Tipple; yard 0-4 in bumpers last five years.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

17

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:27 Punchestown

Vintage Red

12st 0lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Too keen, never counted on last month's C&D debut with a couple of today's rivals well ahead.

100/1

10th

14

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Punchestown

Vintage Red

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Red Jazz gelding; dam well beaten 1m 2yo only start, half sister to smart 1m4f-12.5f Flat/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Limini out of unraced half-sister to Irish Oaks winner Vintage Tipple; yard 0-4 in bumpers last five years.

50/1

10th

14

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Punchestown

Vintage Red

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Red Jazz gelding; dam well beaten 1m 2yo only start, half sister to smart 1m4f-12.5f Flat/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Limini out of unraced half-sister to Irish Oaks winner Vintage Tipple; yard 0-4 in bumpers last five years.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champs Elysees gelding; half-brother to 2m hurdle winners Our Uncle Jack and Glorytogod Tom; dam maiden hurdler, sister to 2m Flat and useful 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Jaime Sommers out of high-class hurdler Solerina; yard 1-20 in bumpers last five years and this will be tough.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Carrig Padraig

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has joined Gavin Cromwell since showing improved form to win a bumper at Fairyhouse for Martin Fitzgerald's small Cork yard; could feature

8/1

1

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Fairyhouse

Carrig Padraig

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

0-6; soundly beaten first four starts but improved efforts the last twice after a 158 day break; may not have acted on soft at Listowel latest so drying ground would be a plus.

7/1

5th

2

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:28 Listowel

Carrig Padraig

12st 0lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Well beaten in two bumpers last year and two in March; put in a better show at Kilbeggan last month when staying on, but for all that was still 6.5l behind the winner; needs to keep improving.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Valirann gelding; dam unraced sister to bumper/useful 2m6f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy out of maiden half-sister to Irish National winner Glebe Lad; stoutly bred and probably best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 59y

16:38 Roscommon

Eden Valley

11st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Nothing to boast about in a bumper, four points and a maiden hurdle.

100/1

5

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:12 Ballinrobe

Eden Valley

11st 4lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

In rear in a bumper at Punchestown last year, no sign of ability in point-to-points.

100/1

12th

4

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Punchestown

Eden Valley

12st 0lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Valirann gelding; dam unraced sister to bumper/useful 2m6f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy out of maiden half-sister to Irish National winner Glebe Lad; stoutly bred and probably best watched.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Policy Maker gelding; dam 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Heaven Help Us; yard 0-15 in bumpers last five years.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

2

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Faithful Follower

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Paul Hennessy

Winning hurdler hasn't looked like adding to his tally in three starts on the Flat; look elsewhere.

100/1

13th

3

(16)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:30 Bellewstown

Faithful Follower

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul Hennessy

Winning hurdler has been soundly beaten at big prices in two Flat starts at Dundalk; others preferred.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Arctic Cosmos gelding; cost 12,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Awaythelad; unraced dam out of useful 2m4f/3m hurdle winner, is granddaughter of smart 2m-3m1f hurdle winner Generosa; stoutly bred and may want further.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Mister Frostie

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner; 0-6 over hurdles and rated 103; pulled up and beaten 72l in Downpatrick maiden hunter chases the last twice; others make more appeal.

33/1

7th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:30 Downpatrick

Mister Frostie

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: C A McBratney

Hints of ability in maiden hurdles for this stable; won a maiden point at Hexham last November; hard to fancy on the form of his run since returning to Colin McBratney.

66/1

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:30 Downpatrick

Mister Frostie

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: C A McBratney

Hints of ability in maiden hurdles for this stable; won a maiden point at Hexham last November; hard to fancy on the form of two runs since returning to Colin McBratney.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Invincible Spirit gelding; half-brother to 1m winner Rose de Pierre (including Listed; RPR 105); dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (including Group 3; 116), half-sister to 7f-1m2f winner Rock Critic; Flat bred but interesting runner for in-form yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:15 York

Passenger

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Failed to stay in last year's Derby and most progressive otherwise, accounting for easy Wolferton winner Israr (pair well clear) in Group 2 Huxley at Chester (extended 1m2f, good to firm) on his reappearance in May; among the market leaders for the Group 1 Prince Of Wales's at Royal Ascot on the back of that but had to miss it due to an infection; has a 3lb penalty for Chester but still the one beat.

13/8

1st

6

(4)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Passenger

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, waiting for room on inner 2f out, switched right and ran on over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds

9/4

1st

6

(4)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Passenger

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, waiting for room on inner 2f out, switched right and ran on over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds

9/4

Non-runners

Murat, Passenger

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €17.25
Tricast €162.99

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacob's Ladder

The Irish Sun:

Will The Wise

POSTDATA:

Chart Topper