September 17 / 17.30 Punchestown

17.30

Good

William Hill Proper Betting Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 1f 39y
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Proper Betting Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 000632 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has improved since moving to Willie McCreery; best effort yet when beaten just 0.5l at Navan last time out off 52 (1m2f, good); this slight drop in trip should suit on that evidence and she has place claims again off 3lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Keilah

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Not a bad handicapper at around 1m1f/1m2f for Willie McCreery and fair form in three spins over hurdles, although tended to be too keen; picked up for 5,000euros in November; had a recent comeback run on the Flat.

8/1

7th

2

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Keilah

10st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win for Willie McCreery came over 1m1f at Punchestown in 2024; some decent efforts in defeat last season and picked up for 5,000euros in November; debuts for local yard in first-time tongue-tie and market could be interesting.

12/1

18

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Keilah

11st 7lb

J: Mr M N Sharpe

T: W McCreery

Sole win came just over a year ago at Punchestown; some decent efforts in defeat this term and was third in a maiden hurdle last time; should be involved.

11/1

50/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 296009

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
First-time blinkers (retained) seemed to bring about an improved performance last time at Tipperary but he still finished ninth of 13; needs more to feature at the business end here and may need more time.
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6th

5

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Dynamite Defense

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won over 1m on the Flat in Ireland in 2024, but Olly Murphy was unable to get a win out of him in five runs over hurdles and two on the Flat; sold for 5,500gns to join new yard last month; best watched on stable debut.

25/1

3rd

7

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dynamite Defense

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Olly Murphy

Gained his Irish win on AW; posted an encouraging effort, keeping-on third, at Lingfield (1m4f) returned to this sphere on seasonal debut; interesting.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Dynamite Defense

10st 13lb

J: Mr Josh Myers

T: Olly Murphy

Sole win was at Dundalk (1m, AW) in September 2024 and he's been well held in five hurdle runs for current yard; has something to prove back on the Flat and this is competitive; cheekpieces removed.

9/1

28/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: -68873

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a Gowran Park claimer last time out (1m, good); beaten 3.25l off 64 on last handicap start at Leopardstown in August; assessor has given her a chance but she probably needs more to win in first time cheekpieces.
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7th

10

(21)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Kiki Roberts

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

6/1

2nd

11

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Navan

Kiki Roberts

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Course winner (5.5f, yielding) last year; good third in a Gowran claimer (1m, good) this month and she kept on late in the day when filling the same position at Punchestown (1m1f, good) on Tuesday; each-way possibilities turned out quickly.

14/1

3rd

5

(14)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Kiki Roberts

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Noel Meade

Ran well in a Gowran Park claimer last time out (1m, good); beaten 3.25l off 64 on last handicap start at Leopardstown in August; assessor has given her a chance but she probably needs more to win in first time cheekpieces.

28/1

Form: 4-6212 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Running really well in handicaps in recent weeks; won off 48 at Tipperary in August over 7.5f; just failed to follow up over 1m1f back there last time when arguably unlucky; up another 5lb but that may not be enough to halt her progression; cheekpieces go on; leading claims.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Finsceal Annie

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at Leopardstown over 7f on good and soft; remains 9lb above her last win and she ran poorly on her seasonal return last month; yard form a plus.

12/1

15th

2

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two races within a week here last year over C&D on different ground types; some good efforts at Laytown and Dundalk since then; beaten 8l in an AW handicap when last seen in November (1m); 10lb higher since last winning mark but worth a look back at this track.

14/1

2nd

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Finsceal Annie

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two races within a week at Leopardstown in June and nearly went in again at Laytown last month; latest effort at Roscommon wasn't her best but has bouncebackability.

12/1

28/1

Form: 130-08 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, including a division of this race off 47 by 4l; subsequently won at Thurles (8f, soft) off 58 and got a 12lb hike; back down to 64 after a couple of below par efforts this term and jockey takes off 10lb; return to this C&D a plus and could outrun his odds.
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15

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 10lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

5th

9

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who hasn't won since 2023 and never been this far (tried over 6f-1m2f by his current trainer); one of his better efforts from 6lb out of the weights at Windsor ten days ago, but is 6lb wrong again under Ruby Criscuolo (0-2 this far).

8/1

3rd

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Winless since October 2023; placed twice on AW in January but it has been a struggle more recently; 6lb out of the handicap and others are safer.

25/1

40/1

Form: 00-375

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Standout effort came at Fairyhouse in July, beaten 2.75l off 48; hung left last time when attempting to make all at Clonmel; blinkers are now reached for and others are preferred.
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17th

17

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Glencullen

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

14-race maiden; fancied on return at Gowran when he could only manage a distant fourth (1m, good); well backed again at that track last time when fifth, slipped turning in (1m, good); others appeal more.

10/1

11

(16)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Glencullen

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

13-race maiden who was a beaten favourite over this C&D on his return to action a fortnight ago finishing fourth of 15; wide draw this time and others appeal more.

6/1

16/1

Form: 035920

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Is 0-39 but has hit the frame on multiple occasions; poor effort at Leopardstown last month but went close off 47 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on his penultimate start; 2lb wrong but 7lb claimer negates that and he could bounce back; place claims.
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Verdict Starting price

27th

30

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Tall Story

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Low-grade handicapper is now 0-41 after latest no show on first try over hurdles at Gowran; easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13th

10

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Gowran Park

Tall Story

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Low-grade Flat handicapper, 0-40 record is off-putting though placed ten times; no hurdling experience.

20/1

7th

12

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Tall Story

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Is 0-39 but has hit the frame on multiple occasions; poor effort at Leopardstown last month but went close off 47 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on his penultimate start; 2lb wrong but 7lb claimer negates that and he could bounce back; place claims.

16/1

8th
11 (13)
Hale Bopp

28/1

Form: 370006

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Back to form when sixth of 28 at the Curragh last time out (7f, good to firm); has never won beyond 1m and his best recent form is on the AW at Dundalk; probably up against it but can't be fully discounted if repeating his last effort.
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14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

150/1

Form: 408000

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer for Jessica Harrington in December; poor form since moving to current stable; hard to fancy on recent showings.
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9th

7

(8)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pomeriggio

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nikki Evans

Ex-Irish; only win was in a 7f claimer (AW) in December 2023 and she finished a tailed-off last in her final two runs (hurdle/Flat) last year; 2m may have been too far here last month but she needs a major revival back at this trip.

50/1

5

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Warwick

Pomeriggio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Remote third on the Flat (1m5f) last time after three months off; has placed form in novice hurdles but doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 007783

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-10 on grass but he produced his best turf run to date when beaten 0.5l at Cork last month (1m1f, good to firm); up 2lb for that effort but should be competitive again; place claims if repeating that last run.
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8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 26 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win last month; 5lb higher mark to contend with but every chance if he can put in a repeat performance.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Sole win came over C&D in 2023; generally struggled since joining this yard and didn't show anything at the Curragh last month.

20/1

Form: 009902

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Looked of little account until almost springing a surprise at Down Royal eleven days ago, beaten a short head off 49 at odds of 50-1; that was over 1m5f and not sure this drop in trip will suit.
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5th

9

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong

20/1

5th

9

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong

20/1

11th

14

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Easily best effort when touched off in 1m5f Down Royal handicap (good) in September; form since leaves her with plenty to find and 2lb wrong here.

16/1

Form: -23550

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Is 2-13 on turf; back from 151 day break with quiet run at Galway; well beaten on sole try at this sort of trip and all his best form is over shorter; others are preferred.
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7th

8

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 9lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable.

40/1

15/2

Form: 01-603

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Is 0-10 on turf; has won on the AW and posted a fine effort at Dundalk on last start, beaten 1l off 59 over 1m; 5lb lower mark on grass but her best form has come on softer ground; probably needs rain.
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13th

6

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Bride Tree

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Sarah Dawson

Is 0-10 on turf; has won on the AW and posted a fine effort at Dundalk on last start, beaten 1l off 59 over 1m; 5lb lower mark on grass but her best form has come on softer ground; probably needs rain.

15/2

3rd

3

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Bride Tree

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Sarah Dawson

in touch with leaders

14/1

Non-runners

Simple Endeavour, Dumb Love, Cousin Shay, Gudrun Genberg

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €74.80
Straight Forecast €72.01
Tricast €577.80
Trifecta €1012.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Keilah

The Irish Sun:

Simple Endeavour

SPOTLIGHT:

Finsceal Annie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Cola Brasil