September 13 / 15.10 Punchestown

15.10

Good

Punchestown Race

  • Prize money: £8428.57
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Punchestown Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a telling impression on debut when overcoming a slow start to win a Killarney maiden in very smart fashion; takes a jump in class here but the way in which she took care of business suggests she could have plenty more to offer; from the family of Derby winner Authorized, she should improve plenty.
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3rd

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; justified favouritism in a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran Park, 2m Listed event at Down Royal and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse on last three outings, all on good ground; more to prove on soft (despite winning a maiden hurdle) but she needs major respect.

100/30

4

(9)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has looked better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; backed up a Listed third over 1m4f at Cork when readily justifying favouritism in a Listed race over this trip at Gowran; stepped up to 2m successfully at Down Royal and now boasts a fine 5-9 record on the Flat.

7/2

8

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose mare; entitled to win a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran 23 days ago (good), which she did by some 6l; likeable 6yo but she's in a lot deeper here.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 75-005

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed cracking promise as a 2yo; won a Cork conditions event before finishing second in the Ballyhane and Beresford Stakes; didn't show much in first two runs this season but only beaten just shy of 3l in Irish Cambridgeshire last time; should improve for that and seems well treated here; chance.
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16th

10

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Monaasib

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

A long time since his last win; hard to see him getting a change of fortune in this company; mid-field behind Crystal Black here a fortnight ago.

33/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Monaasib

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield, headway towards far side over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms

16/1

22/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 504-00

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 38 starts; soundly beaten in his only two runs this term in the Lincoln and the Emerald Mile; major improvement needed to land a blow here.
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12th

3

(8)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Quizical

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Well over three years since he won over 1m here but has fallen to an attractive mark after light campaign last year; ground no problem but trip could be and record fresh is not great at all.

16/1

12th

5

(9)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Naas

Quizical

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

20/1

9th

7

(12)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Leopardstown

Quizical

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden towards rear under 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, never on terms

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 165017

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three wins from 13 starts, most recent of which came in a Leopardstown handicap on his penultimate start; okay run since at Navan but faces a tough task at the weights here; lots to find.
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7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him.

14/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; two recent efforts here behind Instant Appeal were okay but may need more help from the handicapper (rider's claim a positive).

16/1

16/1

Form: 0060-6

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at two; failed to land a blow at three and soundly beaten on seasonal reappearance at Gowran last time; unlikely to feature.
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15th

2

(7)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Naas

Amber Kite

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

towards rear of midfield

20/1

8th

4

(9)

20th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Amber Kite

9st 4lb

J: Mark Enright

T: G M Lyons

prominent, midfield when pushed along over 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on

18/1

Form: 217-75

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner last term where he beat Aikhal; only beaten two lengths in Group 3 company on next start but both runs this season have left him with questions to answer; has the rating to play a part and cheekpieces may eke out some improvement but will need to be at his best.
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6th

5

(9)

13th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Confident Star

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

started quickly, led and raced wide early, pushed along on inner from 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, headed 1f out, soon weakened

7/1

Form: 13

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler/chaser on his day; won a Flat maiden at Sligo before third behind stablemate Cape Gentleman in a conditions event at Killarney; was disappointing over hurdles at Galway last week and takes a big step down in trip; unknown whether that will suit but merits respect if arriving on a going day.
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2nd

4

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

The Shunter

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well.

12/1

2nd

4

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

The Shunter

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Pride Of Dubai was beaten a long way on debut and is unlikely to feature in this company.
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13th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Bright Moment

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17; 1m4f too far latest and had an excuse two runs back.

10/1

11

(19)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Bright Moment

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Maiden has chance on placed efforts first two starts this term; had an excuse for poor C&D run (struck into) and maybe didn't stay 1m4f last time so not one to give up on.

20/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Bright Moment

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

Form: 310-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Was keen on reappearance at Roscommon where last of four in a conditions event, but was only beaten roughly 4l; likely to come on for the run and he's in the right hands to progress.
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5th

4

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Once Upon A River

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

raced freely, in touch with leaders, ridden and carried head awkwardly under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

10/1

4th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

18:30 Roscommon

Once Upon A River

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

took keen hold, raced in second, made challenge when pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and every chance under 2f out, jockey dropped whip 1f out, soon lost second and weakened

3/1

Non-runners

Once Upon A River

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €4.20
Straight Forecast €3.49
Trifecta €36.50

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Monaasib

POSTDATA:

The Shunter

SPOTLIGHT:

Goodie Two Shoes

TOPSPEED:

Monaasib

The Irish Sun:

The Shunter