October 16 / 13.50 Punchestown

13.50

Good

BetVictor Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 59y
  • 10 runners
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BetVictor Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /236-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in defeat in a bumper and maiden hurdle last year; improved form to win a Listowel bumper on comeback; looks a major player back hurdling.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Cappucino

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner was mostly chasing without winning last term; posted a decent hurdling return at Listowel and the third home that day since won a nice pot at Bellewstown; can go well.

5/1

4th

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Cappucino

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling.

10/1

9th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Cappucino

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -33422 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has finished in the frame loads of times over hurdles; holds Silas Marner on their clash in a Gowran maiden hurdle last time, though was still beaten 8.5l in second; should be involved again but vulnerable too.
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5th

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:13 Leopardstown

The Mediator

11st 12lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper, hurdles and Flat winner on good and soft ground; soundly beaten in one of these races at Bellewstown on latest; rated 78 and a fair bit to find on the figures here; cheekpieces go on.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

The Mediator

11st 5lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose sort has been running well on the Flat; two solid efforts in Curragh handicaps to sign off last season; okay effort in Q.R. race at Listowel in May and advertised wellbeing with good second in Curragh charity race last week; player.

9/4

2nd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

The Mediator

12st 3lb

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper, hurdle and Flat winner ran a solid race on return at Listowel and is a big player.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /77-30

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was third in a bumper from five starts in that sphere; switched to the Flat over the summer and some solid runs in defeat; just denied in a Killarney maiden last time; considered on hurdling debut.
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6th

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Nelson Muntz

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at this venue last autumn; placed twice from 11 starts on the Flat, the most recent when second over 2m at Tramore on Tuesday; trainer also runs Faceman.

12/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last autumn; placed twice from ten starts on the Flat; could feature if reacting well to blinkers.

12/1

5th

7

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Has some useful form over hurdles and on the Flat, though has been tailed off in both disciplines since returning from a break of 72 days; if back on song, he would have a part to play in this company on chase debut.

10/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a point; beaten 21l in a strong bumper at this track in May on rules debut; down in class today on hurdling debut and should be capable of a decent showing.
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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: 8

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a Downpatrick maiden on debut in June but plenty more is needed on debut for a new yard.
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6th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Another Glendaars

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: C Byrnes

Single-figure odds on both starts for this stable after a long layoff; needs to raise his game, but possibly rash to ignore.

8/1

4th

16

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Another Glendaars

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: C Byrnes

First reserve; just 5-1 at Limerick (2m4f, soft) two weeks ago when returning from a 530-day absence; tailed off on that occasion.

Form: /66-F4

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers, including in Listed company back in 2021; has had several breaks from action since; best hurdle run came at Gowran last time; go well but needs more.
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16th

1

(18)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Silas Marner

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Running well in defeat over timber lately; hasn't shown enough on Flat so far; now tried with cheekpieces for handicap debut in this sphere.

15/2

4th

1

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Silas Marner

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went close on latest when beaten 0.75l at Clonmel (19.5f, good); up 2lb for that but should go well again and ran respectably at this venue in a maiden hurdle in November.

5/1

4th

1

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Silas Marner

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went close on latest when beaten 0.75l at Clonmel (19.5f, good); up 2lb for that but should go well again and ran respectably at this venue in a maiden hurdle in November.

5/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 506 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on bumper debut last year but poor next time; best watched on return.
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8th

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 195y

16:55 Clonmel

Royal Noble

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Michael G Cleary

Has shown a bit of ability without threatening so far but probably one for handicaps now; wears first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 195y

16:55 Clonmel

Royal Noble

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Michael G Cleary

towards rear, not fluent 3rd, mistake 4 out

25/1

8th

7

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 122y

13:50 Punchestown

Royal Noble

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Moderate form in points/bumpers; no threat on his first two starts over hurdles; hooded.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: /00/00

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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19

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Barney Van Winkle

10st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John G Carr

Handicap debutant; 0-6 under Rules and made no impact in three maiden hurdles; yet to finish closer than 37l to the winner; steps up in trip but he can only be watched for now.

40/1

19

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Barney Van Winkle

10st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John G Carr

Handicap debutant; 0-6 under Rules and made no impact in three maiden hurdles; yet to finish closer than 37l to the winner; steps up in trip but he can only be watched for now.

40/1

Form: 0/0P0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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4

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 100y

15:43 Galway

Hurricane Joey

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

led narrowly or disputed lead, lost ground quickly before 5 out, pulled up 3 out

100/1

9th

6

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

13:50 Punchestown

Hurricane Joey

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.

100/1

11th

6

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:43 Fairyhouse

Hurricane Joey

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

held up in rear, no impression from 4 out

200/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to several jumps winners; by a useful sire but this late-starter is best watched.
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4

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:28 Listowel

Darcys Song

12st 0lb

J: Mr F Colleran

T: V T O’Brien

200-1 for both maiden hurdle starts and ran like it; hard to see him winning.

100/1

3

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Darcys Song

11st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: V T O’Brien

Jumped poorly and completely tailed off on belated debut at Punchestown last October.

100/1

10th

5

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

13:50 Punchestown

Darcys Song

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: V T O’Brien

Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to several jumps winners; by a useful sire but this late-starter is best watched.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €2.80
Straight Forecast €2.77
Trifecta €9.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Mediator

SPOTLIGHT:

Cappucino

TOPSPEED:

The Mediator

POSTDATA:

The Mediator

The Irish Sun:

The Mediator