16.50
Good To YieldingRace & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1)
- Prize money: £51304.35
- 2m 0f 132y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
Form: 02/231 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 17 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 109y |
11st 12lb |
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 |
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8th 8 |
2nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
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 |
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8th 8 |
2nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 11-46 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
High class novice last season who was second to The New Lion in the 2m5f Grade 1 at Cheltenham; later suffered a heavy fall at Punchestown; this campaign hasn't really got off the ground and departed too far out (three from home) in the 2m5f handicap at the Festival (Storm Heart third) to know how he would have fared, though was going well enough at the time; wouldn't be a surprise to see him get his career back on track. |
5/1 |
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1 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Four-timer as a novice last season culminated in 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, which he followed with second over 2m5f at this meeting (gave The New Lion plenty to think about); took a heavy fall at Punchestown in May, beaten at 8-15 in November (fair second) and failed to shine in Grade 1 at Christmas (notwithstanding the near 3m trip) so he's on a recovery mission, but last season can't be forgotten yet; cheekpieces go on for this handicap debut. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 11 D
Last run: 66 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Unseen since taking the runner-up spot behind Kopek Des Bordes in last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle (2m, good to soft); that was just his fourth hurdles start after placing in his opening two maiden hurdles at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse and comfortably winning a Listed novice hurdle (soft) over this C&D before his Cheltenham run; contender if running to his best but it would be a huge performance to win this after 416 days off. |
6/1 |
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2nd 11 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Respectable third in sole Grade 1 attempt (final start in bumpers); opened his hurdles account with an effortless Listed novice win at Punchestown (2m, soft; went clear on the bridle) last month when ridden by Sean Flanagan for the first time and settling better than previously in this sphere; now goes in first-time hood as an extra measure, which allies with the likely strong pace; peaking at the right time and looks set for an interesting rematch with Workahead, who beat him at Leopardstown in December; owner-trainer landed this prize two years ago with a horse ridden by Michael O'Sullivan, who very sadly lost his life recently and is honoured in the race title today; a fitting success is conceivable, with further improvement likely. |
13/2 |
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5 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 211y |
11st 5lb |
Smart bumper form, winning at Navan (beat C'Est Ta Chance) and Naas before fine third to Redemption Day in Grade 1 event here; reversed form with that rival when second in a strong maiden on hurdles debut at Leopardstown; good chance here on the strength of seconds to the promising Kawaboomga at Fairyhouse; room for improvement in his jumping. |
8/11 |
14/1
Form: 214 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Outran his odds when a closing fourth in last year's Champion Bumper; the form of his first two efforts in maiden hurdles were underwhelming and he offered little in a 2m6f Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival when behind Wingmen and Jasmin De Vaux. |
20/1 |
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5th 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 53y |
11st 10lb |
prominent, lost position and dropped to midfield before 2 out, kept on approaching last |
6/1 |
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5th 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 53y |
11st 10lb |
prominent, lost position and dropped to midfield before 2 out, kept on approaching last |
6/1 |
100/30
Form: 12 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Champion Bumper second and Supreme third at last two Cheltenham Festivals; 4-4 over fences, winning three Grade 1s, but raced lazily in Irish Arkle (2m1f, soft) last time which has brought about this hike in trip; possibly the most talented horse in the race, but the trip is a real unknown and the fitting of a hood suggests even his connections have their doubts. |
9/4 |
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1st 2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Course Grade 1 novice hurdle winner last season and better in defeat when placed at Cheltenham and Aintree; bright start over fences at Down Royal and beat three-time chase winner Gold Dancer in the 2m4f Drinmore at Fairyhouse; backed that up with a game C&D display win at Christmas; ideally needs further but also capable of high-class form at this trip; looks the part despite slight doubt about how he will handle very testing ground. |
8/15 |
50/1
Form: 10 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 5lb |
Made amends for a fall on his chasing debut with wins in a beginners' event at Punchestown and Naas Grade 3 (extended 3m, heavy); struggled in the Brown Advisory and didn't land a blow (mistakes) when remote fourth in 3m5f Irish National last time; jumping still needs attention. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Winner of both completed chase starts, including in slow-motion finish to Naas Grade 3 in January (extended 3m, heavy); will stay but has more to find on ratings than most and bulk of his form has come on testing ground. |
33/1 |
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1st 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 125y |
11st 0lb |
Decent novice hurdler last season but came up short at Grade 1 level; faller on chase debut at Punchestown last month but landed 3m beginners there later in month albeit task made considerably easier by two high-profile fallers; sole runner for top yard so respected, but suspicion is he'll have to improve a fair bit to play a major role; goes on heavy. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 22132 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
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 |
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8th 12 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Ran in 12 bumpers, winning three and second to Bambino Fever in a Grade 1; also 1m4f maiden winner at the Curragh; can win races over hurdles, unlikely to make the breakthrough here. |
40/1 |
13/8
Form: 11 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear |
5/4 |
|
1st 6 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear |
5/4 |
|
1st 9 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won last year's Champion Bumper but hasn't looked a natural over hurdles, even when winning his 2m maiden that's worked out really well; comfortably beaten in 2m4f/2m6f Grade 1s the last twice, though he was boxing on in the latest (in first-time cheekpieces which are now discarded) and this longer trip could put a spring in his step should his jumping pass the test; dangerous to dismiss with Paul Townend back aboard; his standout form is on soft ground. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won Limerick Listed bumper two years ago and a cracking effort when third in the Champion Bumper (good to soft; Sortudo and No Drama This End behind) at last season's Cheltenham Festival; disappointed on first two starts over hurdles but he rediscovered his groove in a newly fitted tongue-tie when second to King Rasko Grey at Limerick (2m, soft to heavy) in December before beating 15 others to win at Naas (about 2m2f, heavy) last time; this forecast better ground should be fine and he's not one to dismiss lightly. |
20/1 |
|
1st 11 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper winner and third in last year's Cheltenham bumper; two disappointing hurdle runs before a much better effort at when chasing home a Willie Mullins-trained horse at Limerick last time; the third horse had won a bumper for Mullins, and fourth-placed I Started A Joke was odds-on when winning at Punchestown subsequently. |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 3119 CD
Last run: 88 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Won a bumper at the festival here in 2023; also took a 2m4f novice hurdle here last October; only subsequent run last season was in a Grade 2 event at Navan last December; should be sharper now than when outpointed by 143-rated hurdler King Of Kinsgfield over C&D on chasing debut. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 8 |
29th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Won a bumper at this meeting in 2023 and got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo last summer before taking a 2m4f novice back here; below that form in a Navan Grade 2 when last seen; however, goes well fresh and is the choice of Paul Townend from the stable's three so greatly respected on chasing debut. |
9/4 |
33/1
Form: 1120 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 9lb |
One of eight for trainer; made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice chase last summer but hit and miss since, best effort when a 2.75l runner-up behind Ol Man Dingle in a Cork Grade 3 novice in November; bounced back from two poor runs in big-field handicaps when second of four runners in a Limerick Grade 3 novice last time; big fields may not be his thing. |
22/1 |
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2nd 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 0lb |
Made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice' last summer but has been hit and miss since, best effort when runner-up in a Cork Grade 3 novice; poor runs in very competitive Leopardstown handicaps last twice but drop in class makes her a leading player. |
11/8 |
|
7 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
11st 1lb |
Made all to win a Wexford beginners' in August but has been hit and miss since; runner-up in a Cork Grade 3 but was poor in the Paddy Power over 3m here last time; has to rebound. |
22/1 |
9/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Won off 7lb lower at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March for this rider; pulled up at Fairyhouse on penultimate but back on track when a 4l second of 14 at Kilbeggan latest; looked as though further would suit last time and he's interesting upped in trip; rain would be a negative. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 12lb |
Weak form over fences until coming good at Leopardstown early this month, with the returning Favori Logique in third; something amiss at Fairyhouse last time, never in contention and pulled up; 5lb higher than for Leopardstown win; could bounce back to form; 7lb claimed. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 10lb |
Navan bumper winner in March 2024; lost form after a promising third in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last March; weak form over fences until coming good with a Leopardstown defeat of today's rival Lisleigh Lad; 6lb higher now but holds a big chance for last year's winning jockey and multiple champion point-to-point rider Maxine O'Sullivan. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €68.28 |
| Tricast | €440.74 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
Jasmin De VauxPOSTDATA:
Sounds VictoriusSPOTLIGHT:
Romeo CoolioThe Irish Sun:
Redemption DayTOPSPEED:
Jasmin De Vaux