November 16 / 14.40 Punchestown

14.40

Soft

Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 0f 107y
  • 16 runners
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Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3/50-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens; failed to make an impact on handicap debut at Gowran in January; returned from a break to record an emphatic win at Limerick last month; further progress is on the cards and may defy a 9lb rise in the ratings.
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4th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 120y

15:27 Limerick

Miss Pronunciation

11st 2lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won three in a row over hurdles in 2023/24 including here; yet to match that form over fences in 10 attempts, decent effort in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares handicap; didn't quite stay under forcing tactics at Punchestown latest behind a strong favourite in same ownership; steadily declining mark and looks nicely treated now.

5/1

4th

3

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 35y

13:03 Punchestown

Miss Pronunciation

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won three in a row over hurdles in 2023/24; yet to match that form over fences; was pulled-up last time but has been dropped 2lb and has a shout on her best chase form.

5/1

3

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Miss Pronunciation

11st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Progressive when winning three consecutive hurdles races in 2023/2024, one of them at this venue; yet to shine over fences, but well supported into 7-2 joint favourite here last time when a 4.5l fourth; all wins over hurdles came at 2m.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 34-443

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has shown a fair standard of form in bumpers and maiden hurdles; lacks handicap experience but should be sharper for his run behind a shorter-priced stablemate Fairyhouse early last month.
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6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Lazer Wolf

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of a novice handicap at Clonmel in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas when a beaten favourite off his revised mark.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 19/7-5 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Served a 90-day ban earlier in the year; was having his third start back when winning a 1m4f handicap on heavy ground at Gowran last month; another good run off his revised mark when third in a 20-runner 1m6f handicap at the Curragh; holds an obvious chance.
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2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ellaat

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

Dual purpose; course Flat winner hasn't won a handicap hurdle since 2022 and made an inauspicious start for this yard when failing to beat a rival on the Flat at Limerick; will strip fitter now but others preferred.

16/1

16th

7

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Ellaat

9st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Dual-purpose veteran has won eight races including four on turf on the Flat; not a bad run on final start for Ian O'Connor in a Cork handicap hurdle in November; off since and entitled to need this on first run for Charles Coakley.

22/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: S/0215

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second at Tramore before winning well over 2m2f at Downpatrick in September; disappointing when tried over a staying trip at Bangor last month; has left Mags Mullins since; first run for Ray Hackett now.
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1st

2

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Morricone

11st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

prominent, pressed leader after 3 out

11/2

3rd

5

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Morricone

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won slow-ground handicaps at Punchestown earlier this year and was respectable in defeat there last time; off since late April but rain would bring him into it.

10/1

16/1

Form: 002568

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Her only win was gained in a 2m5f maiden hurdle on good ground at Tramore in June; recent form not good enough to inspire confidence.
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8th

2

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Bynx

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-4 over fences; that win came at Wexford (2m, good) off 7lb lower last August; out of depth in Listed hurdle latest but this more suitable and she goes well here; not out of this.

13/2

6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Bynx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Recorded a third hurdles win off a career low mark at Thurles in October (2m4f, good to yielding), beating Tir Og by a neck; decent enough sixth on Flat at Gowran back from a break last month, considering she stumbled at the start; she will have easier opportunities than this.

25/1

Form: 7-53

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins for Ger Lyons in 2021 came on heavy ground; not the most consistent sort for this stable but managed a fair fifth of 18 in a 1m2f handicap at the Curragh last time; first time in a handicap hurdle.
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6th

11

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Team Of Firsts

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear

12/1

5th

7

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Team Of Firsts

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no impression final 110yds

22/1

Form: 66-588 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; first of her two handicap runs, over 2m3f at Clonmel in May. was satisfactory; not as good at the same venue in September; down in trip here after running in a Tramore maiden last time; hooded now.
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10th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Has recorded her only two wins over hurdles at this venue, both over longer distances than this; stuck to her task over 2m4f here last October; failed to exploit a much lower chase mark here the following month and absent since.

12/1

6

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 3lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win over timber came at this venue and went close over C&D in June; encouraging run at Listowel last month when only beaten half a length but disappointing at Punchestown last week; not ruled out given her propensity to go well at this venue.

7/1

11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Ballycashin

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Not a super attractive profile with a record of 1-24 over hurdles but she has been running some nice races recently; returned to the scene of her sole win when beaten a neck at Clonmel in June (2m4f, good to yielding); went close again at Listowel last time when 0.5l behind the winner; just needs that bit more and perhaps the added tongue tie can help.

5/1

Form: 0-56

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has run in three maidens without reaching the first four; stable in form so not completely ruled out as an unexposed mare making handicap debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 40-6P9 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Best form has been at Limerick, where she has won a bumper and a maiden hurdle, but well held by Miss Pronunciation on last month's clash at that venue; first time cheekpieces.
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15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Tipperary

Itsallabouteve

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Won handicap chase here last summer; well backed for return but never recovered from bad error; workable mark but very best form has come on soft.

9/1

11th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Itsallabouteve

11st 7lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

7/1

11th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Itsallabouteve

11st 7lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

7/1

Form: 4-6U1U D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made all for Gowran maiden win in September; held a lead of around five lengths when unseating at the fifth at the same venue last Saturday; interesting that she is given this chance to make amends after such a brief interval.
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1

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Perzzini

11st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle in testing ground in September 2023; seemed to need the run on return from a long absence at Gowran last time; can be a player if improving from that.

3/1

12

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

15:11 Gowran Park

Perzzini

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Maiden hurdle winner here in September 2023 but hasn't been seen since beaten 27l in a Punchestown handicap later that year; can only be watched on comeback.

28/1

10th

8

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Perzzini

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

led at fast pace, soon clear

10/1

Form: 850-54 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Appears flattered by 101 Flat rating; 108 hurdles mark is possibly a bit high too but could feature with just a little improvement from his Galway fourth, beaten 12l; owner is also represented by recent winner Miss Pronunciation.
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2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Realism

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Ex-Joseph O'Brien; Group 3-placed third (of six) behind Luxembourg in 2022 Royal Whip; placed once from nine starts over hurdles; potentially interesting on first run for Enda Bolger.

9/2

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose maiden was third at Killarney over 1m3f on heavy before a respectable hurdle run at Cork; the blinkers worn then are replaced by cheekpieces today; has been disappointing overall but should have a big chance if showing his form on this surface.

2/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pressed leader, led after 2f

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: -80009

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Wins were gained back-to-back on good ground at Tramore in 2021; little apparent chance on current form.
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12th

1

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Quirt Evans

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

held up in rear

50/1

9th

2

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:55 Cork

Quirt Evans

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Dropping down the handicap but has been poor lately and beaten 56l at Galway on recent debut for this yard, so not easy to fancy.

28/1

14th

9

29th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

16:10 Galway

Quirt Evans

11st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

midfield

25/1

Form: -61P5P D

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Versatile six-time winner whose most recent win came in a chase in June; below his best in a pair of claiming hurdles in August; soundly beaten in a Dundalk claimer last time; others preferred.
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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

Form: 0-9299 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with (1-48 on Flat, 1-13 over hurdles); however, in good form on Flat and over hurdles in a four-race spell in September/October; two lesser efforts lately.
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12th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Contrapposto

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

midfield, weakened approaching last

6/1

1st

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Contrapposto

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

prominent, challenging 2 out, led when ridden just after last, kept on well, pushed out

5/1

Form: 69060- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; 0-13 over hurdles and generally disappointing since a spell of good form early last season; has changed stable and makes seasonal debut.
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10th

4

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Gained his only hurdles win in this race a year ago, making all to win easily on good ground after 200 days off; trying to repeat that feat; also ran well here a couple of times in August before form tailed off.

20/1

2

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shot up the handicap after winning by 10l over 2m2f at this track in May; some decent efforts in defeat since though was below form at Galway last time; needs his best.

5/1

Form: 13U5P7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won at Tipperary earlier in the year on good ground; reported to be in season at Listowel; fair C&D run last time but needs to raise her game following a mid-field finish here last time.
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4th

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Katherine

10st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

3-28 over hurdles but rated just 98 and has been out of form for some time; would be a surprise winner in this company.

28/1

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Katherine

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time hurdle winner at 2m on decent ground but not since October 2024; no show on both recent outings but can't be ruled out down in grade here.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €25.10
Straight Forecast €25.98
Tricast €62.84
Trifecta €46.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Lazer Wolf

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Pronunciation

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bynx

TOPSPEED:

Ellaat

POSTDATA:

Contrapposto