September 13 / 14.35 Punchestown

14.35

Good

Punchestown Flat Is Back Handicap

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 0m 7f 200y
  • 17 runners
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Punchestown Flat Is Back Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 014032 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In good form this term with two 6f wins at Sligo; built on Roscommon third with good second at Gowran 13 days ago in a first-time visor; 2lb lower and shouldn't be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(16)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Band Width

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

raced freely, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

13/2

2nd

9

(6)

27th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Cork

Band Width

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A Oliver

held up in midfield, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, made strong challenge when ridden inside final furlong, disputed lead towards finish, headed post

4/1

1st

8

(3)

13th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 200y

14:35 Punchestown

Band Width

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A Oliver

prominent on outer, carried left after 2f, went second going okay under 2f out, pushed along to challenge inside final furlong, ridden to lead and kept on well inside final 110yds

3/1

2nd
11 (6)
Angel Girl

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 41564

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at Dundalk on her second start back in February; built on her turf debut with a good fourth at Cork last time only beaten a length and quarter; should come on for that; cheekpieces come off.
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6th

10

(8)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Girl

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent early, midfield going okay 3f out, minor headway when pushed along over 2f out, hung left when ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

6/1

15

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Girl

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

First reserve; won her maiden here last winter (6f) and has been thereabouts in turf handicaps of late, 1m1f trip on soft last time probably a bit far; back on AW off a nice mark and well drawn; one to consider if getting a run.

4th

11

(2)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Angel Girl

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost third towards finish

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 666017 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
3-37; back to winning ways at Gowran on penultimate start (1m, good to firm) and probably found 6f too sharp at Laytown five days ago; return to 7f should suit and can make his presence felt.
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13th

4

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Added his fifth career win with a heavy-ground C&D success in September off 6lb lower; a lot of improvement needed based on his return at Gowran in April.

20/1

15th

2

(10)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

C&D winner; added his fifth career win with with heavy-ground Listowel success over 7f in September; rounded off last term with fair fifth at Leopardstown after slow break; goes well fresh.

7/1

5th

14

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Added his fifth career win with a heavy ground Listowel success over 7f last month; up 9lb and keeping on when not getting a clear run at Bellewstown last time; has won off higher marks in the past; interesting contender.

11/1

Form: 476717 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Game winner at Killarney on penultimate start (1m,yielding); beaten just shy of 5l on the beach at Laytown five days ago; needs to bounce back from 2lb lower; King's claim a help but this isn't any easier.
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5th

1

(4)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Eloquent Arthur

10st 2lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Philip M Byrne

midfield

8/1

3rd

7

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Eloquent Arthur

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

prominent, went second over 2f out

15/2

3rd

5

(12)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:55 Clonmel

Eloquent Arthur

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

prominent, went third under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

Form: -28601

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second on seasonal reappearance at the Curragh and got back to winning ways at Tipperary last time (7.5f, yielding to soft); both her wins have come with Heffernan on board and looks a big player again off 2lb higher; might want it softer.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Karlsberg

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Three wins at up 1m, probably did not stay 1m2f last time; suited by very soft ground, unwise to dismiss if conditions deteriorate significantly.

12/1

15th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Karlsberg

9st 5lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Mare has won three races at up to 1m; trying a new trip now; rivals with established stamina make more appeal.

20/1

6th

6

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Karlsberg

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Shane Crawley

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never on terms

14/1

8/1

Form: 0-8002

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form with a cracking second to Excusio Joe at Galway 45 days ago (7f, soft); only up 2lb and not likely to be far away if building on it; may want rain.
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11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

7th

4

(13)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last.

9/1

15th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Zephron

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable.

20/1

20/1

Form: 688

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden form, best of her three runs came on debut (RPR 75); application of tongue-tie may bring about some improvement on handicap bow but will have to show more to play a hand.
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14th

17

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Sefarina

10st 13lb

T: Patrick J Duffy

First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline.

14th

17

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Sefarina

10st 13lb

T: Patrick J Duffy

First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline.

13

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 115y

16:35 Tipperary

Sefarina

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Patrick J Duffy

held up in last, detached 1st, pulled up before 5 out

100/1

Form: 001001 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Admirable 10yo has won 17 times in 141 career starts; looks as good as ever this term, winning twice at Killarney including last time; 4lb higher now and Keane booked; can't be discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Damian Joseph English

Great old warrior was second over 1m here in August; Rutledge rides for second time and he has gone well for female riders.

12/1

10th

5

(14)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Damian Joseph English

A 17-time winner but has never won over the minimum; running well in defeat over a mile when last seen but looks vulnerable in this.

16/1

Form: 343653

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only the one win but some good runs in defeat this season including when third at Galway seven days ago (1m0.5f, soft); cheekpieces may eke out further improvement off 2lb lower; ground-versatile.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

14th

3

(15)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Coins Cross

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Only beaten a head in this last year; went close at Leopardstown earlier this season but out of form since; others preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 25-207

Last run: 147 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer for William Haggas at Leicester last July; placed in two runs for Alice Haynes but poor when last seen; first start for 147 days and best watched on stable debut.
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7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

Second of two wins came at Wolverhampton in April; not beaten far in a 1m2f handicap here last month but needs a bit more.

14/1

8th

7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

prominent, challenging over 2f out, briefly led 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

8th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Muhalhel

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

Just 2-35, though his latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look, especially if there is support for him.

4/1

Form: 000602

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had been struggling to find form since joining this team but showed significant improvement with Galway second seven days ago; needs to build on that further and not guaranteed to back that up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

Form: 11/000

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since landing the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer in January 2021; has been soundly beaten in three Flat outings this term and hard to recommend on that evidence.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

10/1

7th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable.

14/1

3rd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

33/1

Form: -00D270

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner for Simon & Ed Crisford back in 2020; form not overly inspiring since joining current team and will need to improve on recent showings if wanting to get in the mix here.
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7th

9

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right when ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

13

(12)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

13th

12

(2)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

slowly away, in rear

4/1

66/1

Form: 667000

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three time winner for Ed Walker; has been soundly beaten in three runs since joining this yard and unlikely to feature.
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13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

Form: -24745

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 0-14 but has been second twice and far from disgraced on last two runs; can give a good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(4)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Knocknakilla

9st 11lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard O’Leary

Respectable run over hurdles at Limerick last time; prior to that three fair runs here, including third in a contest in which Satono Chevalier was runner-up; place chance.

6/1

4th

4

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:07 Limerick

Knocknakilla

11st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has been running well in low-grade Dundalk handicaps and also has fair turf form, including on soft; still a maiden after 22 Flat runs but place chance if adapting.

10/1

1

(1)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Knocknakilla

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish raider who has reached the frame at Dundalk in his last two starts but he was beaten 5l when third there (10.6f) on Wednesday and is now 0-22; others look stronger.

5/1

Form: 621095

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; Roscommon maiden winner in June (soft to heavy) but has failed to back it up in three subsequent starts; fifth in a claimer last time and makes debut for McAuley; probably best watched.
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9th

6

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Girl Crush

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Nothing of note in her form since a maiden win two years ago; off for 14 months; cheekpieces now

25/1

14th

14

(8)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

20:25 Roscommon

Girl Crush

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Won a 7f maiden here on testing ground last year; nowhere near that form since and visor needs to work raised markedly in trip.

33/1

Form: 8-0142

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; two good runs since Roscommon win in May; worth noting if getting a run.
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13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

11th

2

(8)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Fools Glory

10st 1lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: P F McEnery

held up in midfield, good headway and went third 5f out

7/2

Non-runners

Knocknakilla, Girl Crush, Fools Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €44.50
Straight Forecast €53.94
Tricast €429.08
Trifecta €543.60

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Band Width

SPOTLIGHT:

Karlsberg

The Irish Sun:

Coins Cross

POSTDATA:

The Blue Panther