13.30
Soft To HeavyFull Circle Series At Punchestown Festival 2024 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7831.86
- 2m 3f 56y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.60
- Place: £3.70
Form: 043-55
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Good run over hurdles when back from a break at Navan in November but has regressed in each of his subsequent runs, last time pulling up on his return to fences (0-7). |
20/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: /02154
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
21st Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 141y |
11st 13lb |
prominent, pressed leader after 3 out |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
4th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 11lb |
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 |
6/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: -242U1 CD
Last run: 62 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 11lb |
Four chase wins include the valuable 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick at Christmas 2024; has run only four times since then; fortunate to win a 2m2f Thurles handicap chase in February, after the leader fell at the last; well beaten off revised mark at Limerick. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 12lb |
Four chase wins include 2m4f Tim Duggan here at Christmas 2024 and first success since came last month in 2m2f Thurles handicap, fortunate after likely winner fell last; back up to a career-high mark now so has it to do. |
11/2 |
|
13 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 2lb |
3-8 over fences; won last chase start in the Listed Tim Duggan handicap at Limerick (19.5f, soft) by 6l off 119 when 1lb wrong and 9lb higher now; was beaten when falling over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen in February; best form is on soft ground; needs rain. |
10/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4-4432
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 8lb |
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 |
10st 8lb |
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 |
11st 1lb |
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 |
7/1
Form: 15P-02 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
15th 14 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out |
10/1 |
|
4th 13 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
raced in second |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 3-2142
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Irish 8yo who isn't having the best of seasons and beat one home at Ludlow recently (3m). |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Ex-Irish 8yo; ran okay on last season's stable debut but has been out of form this term and it takes a big leap of faith to support her here. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Ex-Irish mare who isn't solid on her form for new stable; failed to beat a rival last time; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: P/52P-
Last run: 270 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
led, headed and raced in second 3rd, briefly led 4th |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 56y |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner, inconsistent over hurdles, though ran well to take second in a 22-runner maiden here last winter; pulled up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lacks the benefit of a recent outing. |
25/1 |
|
22 |
17th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Ran creditably in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding; clear second) last month; however, rather exposed (now 0-9 in this sphere) and looks unlikely to go one better in this hot handicap. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: -24217 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 157y |
10st 3lb |
Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile. |
28/1 |
6/1
Form: 51204-
Last run: 257 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 10 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
10th 6 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 56y |
11st 10lb |
Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick last Christmas; runner-up in a juvenile handicap here in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; tame effort on final start before a break but worth considering given the stable's form. |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 63y |
10st 4lb |
Landed a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick over Christmas; runner-up in a Punchestown juvenile handicap in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; has all the allowances here and another 7lb off on ground he appreciates; could go well. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 025685
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
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 |
11st 0lb |
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 |
12/1
Form: 400-F3 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
18th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 6lb |
Placed over hurdles in November but well held since; cheekpieces fitted for just third chase start, having previously unseated and finished tailed off. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
18th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 6lb |
Placed over hurdles in November but well held since; cheekpieces fitted for just third chase start, having previously unseated and finished tailed off. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 0563-0
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 5lb |
Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running. |
25/1 |
|
15th 16 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 8lb |
C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 2-93PP D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 13lb |
Won his third race over hurdles when scoring at Ballinrobe last September off 4lb lower; some decent runs since but was pulled-up at Thurles last time; a squeak if bouncing back. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 9lb |
Course handicap hurdle winner in 2021; bolted up on yard debut at Ballinrobe in September (2m6f, soft) before solid fifth at Listowel; below best at Cheltenham next time; ran well for a long way here (24.5f, yielding) over fences in December. |
10/1 |
|
5th 13 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Won a 3m2f Limerick handicap chase in May for the late Edward O'Grady; pulled up on next two outings (coughing on the first occasion); return to hurdling did the trick when he scored readily on recent stable debut at Ballinrobe; can remain competitive off 7lb higher, with the same talented 7lb claimer up. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-01P D
Last run: 109 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 (14) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 103y |
9st 6lb |
Hurdle winner is a maiden after 24 starts on the Flat; beaten a long way in a chase last time and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers added. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
30th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
30th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone. |
20/1 |
Form: 09P-45
Last run: 174 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (7) |
15th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won a similar contest over C&D in January, but it's been hard going since then including twice at the same level; needs a turnaround. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (13) |
1st Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-4029
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 44y |
11st 12lb |
Now 0-14 over hurdles but several solid runs in handicaps over this trip; well below best back in maiden company at Sligo last time but on best form holds every chance here in a weak enough maiden. |
15/8 |
|
5th 3 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 182y |
11st 12lb |
Several solid runs in handicaps but didn't seem to stay 2m6f when disappointing at Tramore last time; has a chance if bouncing back |
3/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Jun 2024 Soft 2m 5f 175y |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-0940
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
7th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 7lb |
Came on from his yard debut when runner-up at this meeting last year; however, off since and this looks tough on reappearance. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
8th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 185y |
11st 6lb |
Bumper winner didn't run badly on return at Kilbeggan last time, though did suffer from heat stress post-race; can be involved with improvement likely from that. |
11/2 |
Non-runners
Dolly Watkins
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €128.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €93.25 |
| Tricast | €925.45 |
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