December 29 / 15.25 Leopardstown

15.25

Heavy

Plusvital Flat Race

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Plusvital Flat Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Recruited by his top team for £420,000 soon after winning a point by 5l and the winning margin was the same on his bumper debut at Fairyhouse (soft) where he quickened up well off slow fractions; the second did nothing for that form here on Wednesday but this fellow is completely unexposed and could be anything.
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6th

2

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:00 Punchestown

Jalon Doudairies

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point and dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles on penultimate start when making all for a dominant win at Naas (18.5f, sft-hvy); 3m may have stretched him when well beaten in the Albert Bartlett last time; may do better dropped back in trip; place claims.

10/1

13th

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Jalon Doudairies

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Excellent third when favourite for the 2024 Champion Bumper here; missed last season but definite signs of getting his act together over hurdles in posting an eyecatching RPR when strolling home at long odds-on in a 2m2f maiden at Naas (soft to heavy; effective on drier ground); unraced beyond an extended 2m4f but might yet prove that stamina is one of his assets; respected.

20/1

1st

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 101y

14:15 Naas

Jalon Doudairies

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a point and two bumpers before finishing third when favourite for the Grade 1 at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival; not seen again until chasing home subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Sortudo in a Cork maiden in November; outpointed by Frankie John at Leopardstown at Christmas; missed a Grade 1 engagement at the DRF; change of ground cited, but has won on soft-to-heavy.

5/4

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 102/ CD

Last run: 611 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a soft-ground bumper at this meeting two years ago; played a minor role in that season's Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (heavy) but he bounced back from that to give Facile Vega a fright at Punchestown (Grade 1, good to yielding); has a long absence to overcome but his form credentials are there for all to see; market should be instructive.
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1st

17

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 109y

14:10 Naas

Redemption Day

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Runner-up in the Grade 1 Punchestown Champion Bumper in 2022 and went one better in that same race last season; was a bit disappointing when fourth of 17 in a Leopardstown maiden on belated hurdle bow and was tailed off having jumped poorly behind Kopek Des Bordes; big player if he can get to the level of his bumper form.

11/4

8th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Redemption Day

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Clearly has not been the easiest to train; leading bumper horse over a period of more than two years, snaring a deserved Grade 1 at Punchestown last season; probably raced too keenly on his belated hurdles debut here at Christmas; this is a big step up but he has the bumper form.

8/1

8th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Redemption Day

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Clearly has not been the easiest to train; leading bumper horse over a period of more than two years, snaring a deserved Grade 1 at Punchestown last season; probably raced too keenly on his belated hurdles debut here at Christmas; this is a big step up but he has the bumper form.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 221 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Absent since early October when beating subsequent winner Ma Belle Etoile by 3l on soft ground at Tipperary; big surprise were a repeat of that form be good enough here.
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3rd

5

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Switch From Diesel

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Useful bumper and hurdles performer won her sole start on the Flat in a 1m4f (heavy) Curragh maiden last November; easy maiden and novice wins over timber at Punchestown on her last two starts and could be on a lenient mark for Flat handicap debut; interesting.

11/2

1st

4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:15 Punchestown

Switch From Diesel

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Very useful bumper performer, 3-12 in that sphere, second to Bambino Fever at Leopardstown last year; Flat maiden winner over 1m4f (heavy); aimed high in five starts over hurdles, second in Listed race at this track in December, respectable eighth in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown; easy winner of maiden hurdle over C&D 24 days ago; has class, is ground-versatile and sets a good standard.

11/10

1st

14

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Punchestown

Switch From Diesel

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ran in 12 bumpers, winning three and second to Bambino Fever in a Grade 1 at this venue; also 1m4f maiden winner at the Curragh; kept good company in novice hurdles during the winter (last two outings in Grade 1s); might not want the ground too lively but look the part now on her first maiden start since 4l second in a 22-runner contest at Navan last December

11/8

Form: 41 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner (left clear); fourth of 18 in a Cork maiden hurdle before repelling a Gigginstown favourite in a bumper at Punchestown where the front two were clear; the second failed to uphold that form on his next run when a 10l fourth; others appeal more.
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6th

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

The Passing Wife

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Steadily progressive since upped in trip, winning 2m3f maiden here before considerably better form in 3m Albert Bartlett last month, only conceding second late on to Fruit De Mer having led at the last; handles this better ground and easier finish could suit.

9/2

3rd

19

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

The Passing Wife

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Pedigree doesn't exactly scream stamina but he did win a 3m point and his trainer believes this race will suit him; all his rules form is at up to 2m3f, over which he beat Doctor Du Mesnil in a small field at Punchestown last time (heavy); doesn't have a lot to find with Thedeviluno on an early-season maiden clash; seems able on all ground; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

14:40 Punchestown

The Passing Wife

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

3-6 in bumpers; promise on hurdles debut behind Thedeviluno and Skylight Hustle at Gowran; stayed on strongly for third in the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse; disappointed upped to Grade 1 company at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; leading claims upped in trip and returned to maiden company.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 14 D BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Smart Flat pedigree; looked good when justifying prohibitive odds at Listowel (good) but he was in trouble a long way out at Cork and was beaten 7l; surely better than he showed that day but Patrick Mullins gets him off this time.
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5th

2

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Glowing Account

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart Flat pedigree; looked good when justifying prohibitive odds at Listowel (good) but he was in trouble a long way out at Cork and was beaten 7l; surely better than he showed that day but Patrick Mullins gets him off this time.

14/1

4th

1

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

17:30 Cork

Glowing Account

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Has a quality Flat pedigree and made 52,000gns as a yearling but has taken time to get to the track; it was worth the wait, however, as he won a Listowel bumper impressively a month ago; should take plenty of beating with improvement likely too.

8/13

1st

3

17th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Listowel

Glowing Account

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

prominent, led going easily under 2f out, went clear inside final furlong, easily

4/7

Form: 21 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled hard and headed late on by Luckinthecity at Listowel (yielding) but then won comfortably at Down Royal (soft), accounting for a respected rival; looks a nice prospect.
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1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Big Dee

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Useful bumper form in 2023, winning at Down Royal; hurdling career so far hasn't matched up, Limerick handicap third at Christmas (heavy) his best effort; pulled a shoe and suffered an overreach when pulled up in similar (but weaker) event in February; tongue-tie added now; can't rule out but may want it softer.

6/1

4

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Big Dee

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Useful bumper form in 2023, second at Listowel, beat a Gordon Elliott-trained favourite at Down Royal; fell on hurdling debut last May and failed to make much impact in three subsequent maiden attempts; third over C&D at Christmas suggests he is getting the hang of things (subsequent winner Marelly back in seventh); can win a race of this standard.

5/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Lost lengths at the start after whipping round but, off a modest pace, he came through to win going away from Big Dee on yielding ground at Listowel; he's clearly useful but Patrick Mullins isn't aboard this time.
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3

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Luckinthecity

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden and novice hurdle winner for Willie Mullins in 2024; lost way for that stable and pulled up in a Thurles handicap chase on debut for this yard in December, his fourth non-completion in six starts; new headgear combination tried.

6/1

4

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

17:10 Listowel

Luckinthecity

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Rated 130 over hurdles; never remotely dangerous when third on chase debut and was towards the rear when unseating four out at Galway (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie; 25-1); others appeal more, including stablemate Uncle Pat who was a lot shorter in the betting than him at Galway.

14/1

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W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Garswood half-brother to winners Arrowzone (1m-9.4f; RPR 95), The Commedatore (6f; 90), Arlecchino's Leap (5f-8.6f; 88) and Shecandoo (5f/6f turf; 73); dam 7f AW winner (71); likely to come up short behind stouter-bred opposition.
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1

(5)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Garswood Gold

9st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Clare Ellam

Well held at big prices in a bumper, a hurdle and three starts on the Flat (good to firm); much better is needed on handicap debut.

33/1

2

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Garswood Gold

10st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Clare Ellam

Well held at huge prices in a bumper, a hurdle and two starts on the Flat (1m4f, good to firm); hard to fancy.

100/1

3rd

1

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Garswood Gold

10st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Clare Ellam

Struggled at 150-1 on bumper debut in Ireland in December 2023; pulled up in Bangor maiden hurdle (2m, good) on comeback last month and was tailed off when switched to the Flat at Doncaster (1m4f novice) on Sunday; can only be watched.

100/1

Non-runners

Eastbank Warrior, Ma Belle Etoile

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Payout
Exacta €6.50
Straight Forecast €5.43
Trifecta €70.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Passing Wife

SPOTLIGHT:

Jalon D'oudairies

POSTDATA:

The Passing Wife

The Irish Sun:

Jalon D'oudairies