February 18 / 13.35 Punchestown

13.35

Heavy

Concept Colours Rated Novice Chase

  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 5 runners
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Concept Colours Rated Novice Chase

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1/1-13 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
French import; readily beat a more established stable companion in a conditions hurdle at Cork last Easter; satisfactory chase debut when narrowly landing a Fairyhouse beginners' event in November; jumping was a bit ragged when third behind Quilixios at Naas; this looks like a good chance to get his campaign back on course.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Mister Policeman

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent 10th, not fluent 3 out, keeping on when left in second 2 out, led going best approaching last, pushed out and went clear run-in, easily

4/1

1st

2

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Mister Policeman

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent 10th, not fluent 3 out, keeping on when left in second 2 out, led going best approaching last, pushed out and went clear run-in, easily

4/1

8

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Mister Policeman

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1P4-44 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m1f Cork maiden hurdle on racecourse debut last season but then flopped in the Tolworth at Sandown; well beaten here at the festival; needs to jump better than in his chase attempts over C&D and 2m4f at Gowran.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:15 Killarney

Arctic Bresil

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Rated 135 over fences at his peak; 8yo ran well enough on his belated Flat debut at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last month; shaped like this extra furlong would suit but he may be vulnerable to younger legs.

10/1

1

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:40 Down Royal

Arctic Bresil

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

8yo achieved a peak rating of 135 over fences; makes belated Flat debut after losing his way over jumps; yard won this last year and stamina won't be an issue but others appeal more.

5/1

6th

3

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Arctic Bresil

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Maiden hurdle win came at Cork (2m1f) and most of racing since has been over fences, folding tamely on last month's hurdles return in Cork handicap; something to prove now; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form: 343021 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner for Gordon Elliott; made a positive start for Cian Collins when second in a similar race to this at Limerick in December; built on that when producing a resolute display to win at Down Royal; his level of experience, similar to that of Pats Choice, is an asset.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Irish Blaze

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Winning hurdler/chaser when trained in Ireland; beaten 29l and 34l on both hurdle starts for current yard; best watched.

16/1

8th

2

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:37 Musselburgh

Irish Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Useful at his peak in Ireland but soundly beaten on debut for this stable at Haydock just before Christmas; quickly dropped 6lb but needs a big leap forward.

12/1

5

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Irish Blaze

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

prominent

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 126714 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Three-time handicap chase winner; gained his latest success off 126 over 2m at Naas last month; raised 4lb for that and gave another solid display when fourth to the British-trained Madara in a well-contested Leopardstown handicap; has plenty of experience but may not cope with the less exposed Mister Policeman.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Pats Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D winner in October; latest win came at Naas in January over 2m; holding his form reasonably well since and didn't run badly lto when beaten 11.5l into sixth by Galway Plate winner Pinkerton; likes soft ground.

11/1

6th

17

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Pats Choice

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

16/1

6th

17

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Pats Choice

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

16/1

Form: P50001 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was having his 18th start over hurdles when opening his account off a modest 86 in a 2m handicap at Naas last month; hampered and pulled up at this venue early last year on only start over fences; up against it in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Simply Shabra

11st 1lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

1-22 over hurdles; C&D win early last year came out of the blue; has failed to show similar form since; pulled up at Clonmel last month on first run since last May.

25/1

7

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Simply Shabra

11st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Lost form since Naas win (2m, soft) just over a year ago off 86; suspect stayer and hard to be confident in.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €2.20
Straight Forecast €2.64
Trifecta €7.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mister Policeman

TOPSPEED:

Pats Choice

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mister Policeman

POSTDATA:

Mister Policeman

The Irish Sun:

Mister Policeman