September 13 / 17.15 Punchestown

17.15

Good

Return Of Jumps October 10th & 11th Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Return Of Jumps October 10th & 11th Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-5003

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-12, placed three times; comes into the reckoning on the basis of his third of 18 over 1m on sift ground at Naas in July; stable in form and a useful 7lb claimer off the minimum mark
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

2nd
10 (7)
Qaabil

12/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 052480

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has won only once from 31 starts; best run this year when going close at Wolverhampton; others make more appeal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-38 is offputting (0-19 on the AW) but he was a close fourth at Newcastle last time (7f); could run into a place.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Arrives on a long losing sequence but he fared better than of late when sixth of 12 in 1m classified event here nine days ago; shortlisted.

9/1

0

8

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 504280

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m, yet to win on turf; unlucky fourth over 1m1f at Leopardstown in June; also had excuses at Navan last time; should not be completely ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Numidia

9st 6lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, landed successive handicaps at Bellewstown (1m6f) and Down Royal (1m5f, good); 6lb rise and muddling pace found him out at Gowran Park last time; extra distance will help and he can bounce back.

9/1

8th

6

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

20:30 Gowran Park

Numidia

11st 0lb

J: Miss N Fahey

T: Peter Lawlor

Career wins number five and six last month when prevailing narrowly at Bellewstown (1m6f) and Down Royal (1m5f, good); has another 6lb rise to contend with but he's running well, unlike some in here.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Numidia

9st 1lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Five wins, two of them on turf, including 25-1 success over extended 1m6f at Bellewstown earlier this month; needed every yard that day, and his previous win was over 2m; got an 8lb rise, which is likely to prevent a follow-up; placed once in seven previous runs here.

4/1

Form: 208508 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good spell of form at Dundalk in the latter part of last year; not at best since second there in January, mid-division over 1m2f at the Curragh on latest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

11th

14

(2)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

in touch with leaders

16/1

4/1

Form: 000005

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman and received an opening rating of 72; lost form and now down to 47; despite suffering some interference, made a bright start for this yard when fifth of 18 at Navan; capable of getting involved.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(16)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 11lb

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve.

10

(6)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.

33/1

Form: 344080

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Managed three respectable runs earlier in the season, all at Gowran; needs to step up on more recent form; first time beyond 1m, which may help to bring out the best in her.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(11)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Snowdonia Song

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Minor promise earlier in the year but really struggling for form lately.

33/1

12th

15

(12)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

16:15 Gowran Park

Snowdonia Song

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

midfield, in touch with leaders when pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden on near side of group, weakening when switched right under 2f out

14/1

6th

14

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Snowdonia Song

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J S Bolger

Managed three respectable runs earlier in the season, all at Gowran; needs to step up on more recent form; first time beyond 1m, which may help to bring out the best in her.

10/1

10/1

Form: 714400

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer at Roscommon in May; solid run in a 1m handicap at Leopardstown in June; questions to answer after his two most recent starts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Zero Fighter

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; badly out of form in recent months; will be well accustomed to this surface, since he is locally trained.

16/1

12th

15

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Zero Fighter

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40 under today's rider; form since has been poor but don't rule out entirely.

12/1

14th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Zero Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 6776-

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run when sixth of 16 at Galway on her only nursery start last year; off for ten months; has changed stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

11

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Samantha Maguire

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Ross O’Sullivan

held up in last

20/1

5th

6

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Samantha Maguire

9st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Ross O’Sullivan

dwelt start, midfield

16/1

8th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Samantha Maguire

9st 4lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Not a bad run when sixth of 16 at Galway on her only nursery start last year; off for ten months; has changed stable.

12/1

Form: 0060-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Most recent of his three wins was in November 2020; in rear on his belated seasonal debut at Bellewstown.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(16)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

14/1

17th

19

(19)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Sagittarius Rising

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of his three wins was in November 2020; in rear on his belated seasonal debut at Bellewstown.

25/1

Form: 000-78

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has done little enough racing for a mare of her age; has failed to reach the first six in seven outings; prospects are not obvious.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Fascinating Secret

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has done little enough racing for a mare of her age; has failed to reach the first six in seven outings; prospects are not obvious.

14/1

8th

11

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Fascinating Secret

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

midfield

33/1

13/2

Form: 0734-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Found 7f too sharp on her seasonal debut at the Curragh; fair chance on last season's best form, namely a third placing in a 1m maiden at Listowel; cheekpieces on for the first time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 800407

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Modest form so far; has a bit to find with Miss Langmore on recent Tipperary running.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both her wins were in classifieds after a break, with ten weeks off before she won over C&D 15 days ago; quickly backed up the form when she scored last August, a repeat of which would see her bang there again.

2/1

Form: 024004

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary; pulled-up with an equipment failure at Punchestown; third reserve.

0

13

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money.

7/1

4th

15

(13)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Miss Langmore

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Non-runners

Superior Council, Darkened, Rockbury Lad, Stormie Outlook

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €92.90
Straight Forecast €50.73
Tricast €425.66
Trifecta €734.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pollanassa

POSTDATA:

Wrist Art

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pollanassa

The Irish Sun:

Wrist Art