15.58
Soft To HeavyFull Circle Series At Punchestown Festival 2024 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7695.65
- 2m 4f 0y
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £32.80
- Place: £5.40
Form: P45373 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 13lb |
Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 0lb |
Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark. |
11/2 |
25/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 0-7054
Last run: 151 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Three wins over hurdles; placed in six consecutive attempts over fences between May 2024 and March 2025; fine second in Listed novice handicap chase at Navan in March; had a possible excuse (skin scrapes) when beaten favourite at Kilbeggan in June; trip-versatile. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 0779
Last run: 85 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, not fluent 7th, headway before 2 out, went third approaching last, kept on run-in, no match for first two |
5/1 |
14/1
- Place: £9.20
Form: 17-175
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground. |
33/1 |
40/1
Form: -535U8
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Sole chase win came at this track in September off 93 (2m, good); recent chase runs do not provide huge encouragement and both her wins have come at shorter than this; in saying that, the handicapper is giving her a chance. |
11/1 |
|
6th 8 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Hurdles winner at this track in 2022 and also won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 3lb higher; beaten 21l here earlier this month in a race won by Crowsatedappletart (2m3f, good); needs to bounce back to form but handicapper giving her a chance. |
18/1 |
|
17 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 6lb |
First reserve; hurdles winner here and also won 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 93; no more than okay form of late but declining mark so could be of interest soon. |
66/1
Form: 860
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 17 (21) |
29th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 110y |
8st 12lb |
18-race maiden under both codes and never placed; has more to prove than a lot of these. |
40/1 |
|
12th 1 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88. |
16/1 |
|
12th 1 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 117225 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Has improved since finishing third at the Listowel festival, splitting Jasko De Dames and Drumgill; recorded his third chase win at Navan in December; up in grade here following a 9lb rise in the ratings; handles testing conditions. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 130y |
10st 12lb |
Got his second chasing win when taking a C&D handicap in August by a short head (good), probably value for more (idled and rider misjudged finish line); raised to current mark for run at Listowel and not disgraced when a keeping on third (17.5f, yielding to soft); one of the likelier contenders. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 09841 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 198y |
11st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles, including here; fair form in beginners', second in 17-runner contest over 2m4f at Gowran in November (heavy) and pair well clear when runner-up at Punchestown this month (22.5f, soft); big chance in a race of this standard. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, went third home turn, no impression approaching last |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 86PP2P CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Went close at Cork in January (2m4f) but hasn't approached that level in three runs since. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Went close at Cork in January (2m4f) but hasn't approached that level in three runs since. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
19th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 91y |
11st 6lb |
led, headed but prominent after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 080-12 BF
Last run: 116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; ran well for long way on last month's comeback at Gowran before tiring; better for that and has form on good ground too. |
12/1 |
|
13 |
15th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; time off since but goes well fresh and handles soft; shortlisted. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 10lb |
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy ground in October and runner-up at Cork next time; hint at definite return to form at Sligo last month, not quite getting 3m2f trip; slight drop in distance to suit and so would likely softer ground. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 522211 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
10st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins arrived in 2024 on heavy ground; beaten 27l over fences at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) in April, but he was only 2l down when falling at the second last hurdle here (2m4f, soft to heavy) later that month; 3lb wrong. |
10/1 |
|
16 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
10st 11lb |
Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 23P01U
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
11st 8lb |
Has been struggling for over a year; three runs this year, pulling up twice and being well held over hurdles at Cork; slipping in the weights but little other reasons to recommend him back over fences up in trip in first-time blinkers. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Struggled in chases in first three runs this term and similar story back over hurdles at Cork on latest; has slipped below his last winning mark but not many other positives. |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
10st 8lb |
Has been struggling over fences since a Gowran win in 2024; hard to make a case for him. |
25/1 |
22/1
Form: 0-512P D
Last run: 183 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 65y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner, including over 3m, well held latest at Bellewstown; 0-4 chasing, emptying quickly at Roscommon in June. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
5th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdle winner ran well over fences at times last winter including behind Grade 1 winner Croke Park; poor last hurdle start and twice over fences since. |
22/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-8976
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Five-race maiden; respectable handicap debut when sixth of 16 at Naas last time; doesn't look well treated but there's a chance the new trip could bring improvement. |
14/1 |
|
6th 17 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up in a bumper for Gordon Elliott; gradual progression in three maiden hurdles; first handicap and probably worth a market check. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
50/1 |
18/1
Form: 05-0
Last run: 119 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 13 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Point winner; showed some ability in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last winter but shown little either side of that run; return to further might suit on handicap debut if ready after 119 days off. |
18/1 |
|
10th 13 |
23rd Nov 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 46y |
11st 4lb |
Won a four-runner maiden point in Britain 12 months ago; tailed off on hurdling debut at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; not a bad run when fifth at Ballinrobe in April; open to improvment. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
21st Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden point' winner in UK last November was tailed-off on hurdling debut at Christmas time but ran much more encouragingly at Ballinrobe a week ago; should have improved from that and looks a contender here. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 04-6P7
Last run: 185 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 110y |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent early, midfield when mistake 8th, soon reminders and weakened, dropped to last and detached when pulled up before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 110y |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent early, midfield when mistake 8th, soon reminders and weakened, dropped to last and detached when pulled up before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
16th 21 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Six-race maiden; one of her better runs when sixth in a maiden hurdle at Listowel when last seen; off 185 days and makes handicap debut for new yard; low opening mark to worth with at least. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 232227 D BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
11st 11lb |
On losing run since Clonmel win in January 2023; failed to complete last four starts for Philip Rothwell; best watched on first run for new yard. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
10st 0lb |
1-8 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences, though runner-up five times; he is prone to mistakes and this handicap will take some winning. |
14/1 |
22/1
Form: /25-87
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
A winner over hurdles and fences at Punchestown up to 3m; some good runs in defeat in the spring before a lesser Ballinrobe effort; unlucky to unseat early last time; can be a player. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
11st 12lb |
Both career wins came at this track, including off 5lb lower over fences in December over 2m4f; couple of good placed efforts this year, most notably when beaten 4l into third at Tramore in April (Aclass in second); let down by jumping when well-held over shorter trip at Ballinrobe 12 days ago; could figure back up in trip with 5lb claimer taking over. |
14/1 |
|
8th 12 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 9lb |
Much less exposed as a chaser than many of these and did well last season; won over this trip at Punchestown and creditable efforts last twice; likely to be handy and coming back to this trip might well be a plus. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: F-8P54 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner ran well in a Wexford beginners in July but has been below form in handicaps on last two starts (struck into last time); looks yard second-string today. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
raced in fourth behind clear leaders, weakened quickly and pulled up after 3rd |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 195y |
11st 8lb |
Dual hurdles winner in 2022; two of three recent chase runs were here including faller in strong beginners; better form when fourth in Wexford beginners over this trip latest; handicap chase debut off 4lb higher than hurdles mark seems tough but unexposed. |
5/1 |
15/2
Form: 36416
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Sole win came in a maiden hurdle in late 2023; fell mid-race on chase debut in this race 12 months ago and was pulled up on last month's return over hurdles. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
10st 12lb |
No joy since 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle win on heavy in December 2023; off since falling in a chase at Killarney in May 2025; likely best watched. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
prominent, fell 7th |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1189.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €565.01 |
| Tricast | €11478.76 |
Selections
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