November 29 / 11.45 Punchestown

11.45

Yielding

William Hill Ireland Rated Novice Chase

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 2m 3f 150y
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Ireland Rated Novice Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 52-16F

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 135 over hurdles and was running respectably on chasing debut at Wexford behind a smart mare when falling at the last; unproven over further than 2m but considered with Blackmore aboard.
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6th

4

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marvel De Cerisy

11st 10lb

J: James Reveley

T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm

Successful in Ireland and France; 2-2 since joining the George/Zetterholm stable, both wins in handicaps at Auteuil (2m3f/2m2f, heavy; hurdle/chase) in emphatic style; interesting contender in current form.

7/1

6th

4

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marvel De Cerisy

11st 10lb

J: James Reveley

T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm

Successful in Ireland and France; 2-2 since joining the George/Zetterholm stable, both wins in handicaps at Auteuil (2m3f/2m2f, heavy; hurdle/chase) in emphatic style; interesting contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

15th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Marvel De Cerisy

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

His only win over fences (1-4) came on a right-handed track but he tends to jump left and got away with it in that novice chase; could upgrade his ninth place in the 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham but, even so, this company demands a good jolt of improvement on that form.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 48-437 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Rated 121 over fences after three starts; was 3l behind Get My Drift over 2m1f at Navan last time and has a bit to find with that rival on the same terms.
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4

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:52 Limerick

Aarons Day

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won a handicap chase at Naas in January 2023 off 123; 5lb lower now but has completely lost his form in eight runs since; pulled up in his last three starts over fences; others more likely.

33/1

4

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:52 Limerick

Aarons Day

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won a handicap chase at Naas in January 2023 off 123; 5lb lower now but has completely lost his form in eight runs since; pulled up in his last three starts over fences; others more likely.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: FBP2-1 D

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over fences at Down Royal in May but has to carry a 4lb penalty on return, which will make him vulnerable in this company.
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4

27th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

16:35 Leicester

Gallyhill

12st 4lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: F A Hutsby

Formerly useful but just one chase win (in 2022) from 11 attempts and he ended his time with Gordon Elliott on a quiet note; well-held last of four finishers in a point for new yard and his BHA mark likely flatters him.

20/1

7th

2

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 20y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Gallyhill

11st 10lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Down Royal beginners' chase over this trip a year ago; has mostly run well in defeat since but never got involved at Naas last time; has to find more just 1lb lower.

12/1

4

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 42y

16:25 Tipperary

Gallyhill

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

Lots of sound runs in defeat over fences since winning at Down Royal last year; doesn't seem to be improving but has his chance in an open race.

4/1

Form: 2P-553 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 122 over hurdles; not disgraced on chasing debut behind a Grade 1-winning stablemate at Naas and should run respectably; second runner for yard.
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No Results Found

Form: 1515-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Listed-winning hurdler wasn't disgraced in a strong Grade 3 on chasing debut at Cork, albeit beaten 22l; should be a player even though Blackmore is on Marvel De Cerisy.
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No Results Found

100/30

Form: 4309-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 132 over hurdles, though just one win and form tailed-off at the end of last season; however, showed plenty of promise on recent chasing debut at Navan (2m1f); big player if seeing out this trip.
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4th

2

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Punchestown

Get My Drift

11st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: M F Morris

Off the mark over fences at fifth attempt when taking decent 2m3f Kilbeggan beginners' event last month, staying on well to assert late on (first two clear); drop back to 2m may not be ideal on such quick ground.

11/4

1st

4

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 20y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Get My Drift

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: M F Morris

Hurdle winner has run some solid races in four chase starts, notably in a hot Leopardstown handicap last time in first-time cheekpieces; a repeat of that run will see him closely involved.

100/30

6th

8

4th Feb 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

16:10 Leopardstown

Get My Drift

10st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: M F Morris

Beaten 22l behind Appreciate in a beginners' at Punchestown in December; looks like a potential improver now switching to handicaps and well treated on his peak hurdle form; wears first-time cheekpieces.

100/30

Form: 116-8 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Rated 134 over hurdles; however, was well beaten on chasing debut at Navan (2m1f) behind some of today's rivals and will have to improve plenty from that; longer trip will suit, though.
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4

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Carrig Sam

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Both wins over hurdles at Fairyhouse in early 2022; no joy since and 0-7 over fences; off since February 2025 and likely best watched on first start for new yard.

28/1

6th

2

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 183y

15:35 Punchestown

Carrig Sam

11st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Peter Croke

Two 2m4f Fairyhouse wins for Arthur Moore three seasons ago; no sign of his best in three runs for this yard.

25/1

Form: /3213-

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point' winner was progressive over hurdles last year (rated 128); lightly-raced and should have improvement in him; chasing debut here and can run well.
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7th

12

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Gracchus De Balme

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: J J O’Shea

Pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, good to soft) last month; however, he was also pulled up at Leicester last February prior to winning this race at 22-1 (good to soft) so he's capable of bouncing back.

16/1

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Gracchus De Balme

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: J J O’Shea

Only last April he enjoyed his finest hour when winning the hunters' chase over the Grand National fences (good to soft); followed that with a second over C&D to Music Drive before winning Stratford's Horse & Hound Cup; he's not without hope judged on all that and, although this year's form is underwhelming, so too was his run prior to winning at Aintree.

25/1

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Gracchus De Balme

12st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: J J O’Shea

Landed two of British hunter chasing's three big prizes (Aintree, 2m5f and Stratford, 3m3f) during a 2024-25 season founded on consistency at a high level rather than progression; match-fitness is a given for his yard's runners and, with stamina to spare, he may not be for catching.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 1P4-3 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 123 over hurdles but showed improved form when 3rd on chasing debut at Galway over 2m6f behind two smart sorts; can improve from that and be competitive; best form is on heavy.
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18th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Grandero Bello

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Has come up dry since winning a handicap chase at Galway in October 2024; soundly beaten all four starts this term; won his maiden hurdle here but others arrive in better form.

50/1

8th

4

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Grandero Bello

10st 11lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Dual chase winner with last win coming at Galway in October 2024 (2m7f, soft); tailed off in a Grade 2 hurdle on seasonal return at Navan and similar story in a Listed handicap chase back there next time (2m5f, soft to heavy); distant third over hurdles at Gowran last month (2m4f, heavy); back down to winning mark now but others more likely.

12/1

3

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

16:15 Punchestown

Grandero Bello

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 7th

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €47.30
Straight Forecast €56.94
Trifecta €501.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Get My Drift

TOPSPEED:

Grandero Bello

POSTDATA:

Aarons Day

RP Ratings (IRE):

Get My Drift

The Irish Sun:

Get My Drift