November 20 / 14.40 Punchestown

14.40

Yielding

Irish EBF Supporting galabid.com/t21 Auction For The Down Syndrome Centre Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6941.18
  • 2m 5f 80y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Supporting galabid.com/t21 Auction For The Down Syndrome Centre Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 213-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point' winner last year won a Cork bumper in April before a fine third at Punchestown; made a decent start to hurdling when runner-up to a smart, unbeaten rival at Galway; should have improved from that effort and go close today.
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Verdict Starting price

3

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Monbeg Park

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jack Foley

Better known as a chaser but has shown smart hurdles form in the past; would have a squeak if back in top form off a lower hurdle mark.

14/1

9th

4

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Monbeg Park

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Jack Foley

Two wins include this race last year off 2lb lower; standout run this term when second in Grade 3 Punchestown contest (2m7f), tame effort last time (albeit stiff task) in Grade 2 at Thurles; not one to rule out back in handicap company.

15/2

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:20 Thurles

Monbeg Park

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Jack Foley

Useful sort; best form at Punchestown, including when second to the talented Heart Wood three starts ago; 2-16 record over fences is not a great return bearing in mind his 147 rating; inferior to the four Mullins-trained runners on official figures

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By a leading sire and was fourth in a point' on debut last April, a race which has thrown up some decent rules winners; seems to be his powerful yard's first-string here, so commands major respect.
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12

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Will Do

10st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and two-time hurdle winner; 0-15 chasing but has run well in defeat at times, most notably over 3m6f at the Cheltenham Festival in 2025 and when a neck second to Better Times Ahead in the Porterstown at Fairyhouse in November (yielding); out of sorts in four runs since however so big upturn in performance required but 13lb better off with Better Times Ahead now, plus rider's claim.

10/1

4

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Will Do

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and two-time hurdle winner; 0-14 in chases but has run well in defeat at times, most notably over 3m6f at the Cheltenham Festival in 2025 and when a neck second in the Porterstown here last November (3m6f, yielding); out of sorts in three runs since, though, and needs to rediscover best.

16/1

11th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Will Do

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

0-13 now as a chaser but third in this race last year off 5lb lower; that was his best form last term and he's shown it only once since, when beaten a neck at Fairyhouse (3m6f, yielding to soft) in November; that was also his only long-distance assignment this term, so he could return to form with this step back up in trip; others are preferred for the win even so.

20/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 146-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m3f Naas bumper last January before running a cracker in the Cheltenham Bumper; was well below that level at Punchetown next time but remains a fine hurdling prospect for the champion trainer, so is a serious player.
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7

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Seabank Bistro

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won a Naas maiden over 2m3f before running poorly in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; bounced back to run a fine race over this trip at Fairyhouse and could have further improvement.

6/1

3rd

4

8th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 0f 110y

16:30 Fairyhouse

Seabank Bistro

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Had progressed with each run, getting off the mark in a maiden hurdle at Naas, prior to a poor showing in the Albert Bartlett last time; not obviously well treated from this mark.

8/1

14

17th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:50 Cheltenham

Seabank Bistro

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Fourth in last season's Champion Bumper here; turned over when odds-on for his first two hurdle races (2m5f; just over 3l behind Corbetts Cross in the second) and it was a very winnable maiden that he picked up at Naas (2m3f, soft); however, the demands of this race can spike significant improvement and it would be no surprise if he ran his best race yet.

20/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 339 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Put up a promising effort on debut when third in a Naas bumper last year but hasn't been seen since; blinkers replace a hood; will surely improve from this hurdling/seasonal bow.
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No Results Found

Form: 356-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was a fine third on debut in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in February; was twice below that level before a more encouraging return when fourth at the same track recently; raced keenly only start over further than 2m.
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8

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Camino Rock

11st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M F Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-26 under rules and tailed off in five runs before pulling up on his last two outings; difficult to fancy.

100/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

Form: 34-F

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed several times in points' and showed ability when in the frame in two Limerick maiden hurdles last spring; fell early on return at Galway; capable of running respectably.
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16th

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Winter Carnival

10st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Third at this venue in January 2025 seems to have been a flash in the pan; down the field here last December and absent since; now a 22-race maiden.

20/1

17

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Winter Carnival

10st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Long standing maiden but he is capable of running well off this mark if in the mood; however, he's been off since a below par run in April and might just need this run after a 197 day break.

25/1

10th

15

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

Winter Carnival

10st 6lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Has shown enough to win a race but still a maiden; went closest to scoring when 3rd at Limerick last time; handles better ground so a chance with a repeat.

10/1

Form: 56F-43

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles but has to find significant improvement from somewhere to score.
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11

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Cocoplum

10st 10lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden posted her best chase run here in 2023; pulled-up on return from long absence last time and makes no appeal.

25/1

12

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Cocoplum

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

18-race maiden who has changed stable since her last run in August 2024; makes no appeal after such a long absence.

33/1

9th

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Cocoplum

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

17-race maiden who has tried chasing; only midfield on return to hurdling at Wexford and she's not overly appealing with top weight.

14/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive 15l point' winner last year ran respectably on debut for this yard in a Clonmel bumper in April; is likely to do much better over hurdles for leading, in-form yard, so respected especially if strong in market.
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4th

6

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Top Speed

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Jamie Snowden

Irish maiden hurdle winner; beaten a long way in three runs for current yard, all handicap chases; could appreciate this return to hurdling and blinkers are given a go (in cheekpieces the last twice), but there are risks.

25/1

3rd

1

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:40 Newton Abbot

Top Speed

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

raced in second, pressed leader after 6th, dropped to last after 7th, soon detached, weakened gradually from 4 out, tailed off

7/1

3rd

4

9th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Top Speed

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead; left that yard under a cloud and his return to fences (stable debut) at Bangor was forgettable (2m1f, good; 20-1); tongue-tie returns with cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 8/P-

Last run: 337 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in a bumper on debut in 2021 but was pulled-up in a maiden hurdle later that year; seems best watched on return.
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9th

9

20th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

14:40 Punchestown

Stone Mad

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

towards rear of midfield

22/1

Form: P-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point' for Colin Bowe before being bought by current connections for 90,000GBP; something surely amiss when pulled-up on rules debut in February; seems stable second-string.
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1

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:20 Tramore

A Fortune Out West

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, bad mistake 6th

9/1

18

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

20:00 Ballinrobe

A Fortune Out West

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Gordon Elliott

8th

1

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

A Fortune Out West

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gordon Elliott

Point' winner; shown very little in four starts under Rules; off 116 days; opposable back down in trip.

20/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished second in a UK point' on debut in January; will likely have to step up considerably on rules debut.
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3rd

17

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Doyen Wolf

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: J R Finn

First reserve; best run under Rules a 5.5l fifth of 11 over this C&D (gd-yld) in October after a 285 day break and 4lb lower now; pulled up when last sighted at Fairyhouse in January; worth a market check if gets in.

11

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Doyen Wolf

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J R Finn

Has done very little racing for a horse of his age; a satisfactory run at Sligo in October suggested he might not be a lost cause; midfield in a 24-runner contest at Cork last month; hard to make a strong case.

16/1

Form: 0/05

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best run in three starts came when beaten 41l by American Mike in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last time; lots more needed, though.
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6th

5

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Jimlis Glory

11st 1lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: R K Watson

Poor form so far and out of his depth here.

500/1

27

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 100y

15:10 Navan

Jimlis Glory

10st 7lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: R K Watson

in touch with leaders, blundered and unseated rider 1st

13th

15

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:42 Punchestown

Jimlis Glory

11st 3lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: R K Watson

prominent

25/1

Form: P-

Last run: 329 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up after racing keenly on debut last December; seems the outsider of yard's three runners.
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13th

4

20th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

14:40 Punchestown

Happy Birthday

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, ridden before 3 out

25/1

16

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Wexford

Happy Birthday

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Gordon Elliott

Third reserve; pulled up after racing keenly at Limerick last December; more needed.

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Payout
Exacta €17.40
Straight Forecast €17.03
Trifecta €27.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monbeg Park

The Irish Sun:

Seabank Bistro

RP Ratings (IRE):

Monbeg Park

TOPSPEED:

Monbeg Park

POSTDATA:

Monbeg Park