May 02 / 19.40 Punchestown

19.40

Yielding

JP & M Doyle (C & G) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £8978.26
  • 2m 0f 94y
  • 10 runners
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JP & M Doyle (C & G) INH Flat Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

Form: 13 D BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a Navan bumper in December; no match for William Munny in a Naas winners bumper but not one to discount here.
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10th

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Wingmen

11st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; yet to win over fences after five starts, but some positive efforts behind quality opposition, including when 0.75l behind Funiculi Funicula at Cork last time (2m1f, yielding) under this rider; place chance.

16/1

2nd

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

Wingmen

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Has won a point, two bumpers and a maiden hurdle plus placed in two Grade 1 novice hurdles last year; solid in defeat in his first three chase runs but below that form in a classy Cheltenham handicap last time; looks the better of the Elliott pair and a big player even down in trip.

11/10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner last year; landed a four-runner Chepstow bumper on his track debut in December; tons more needed here.
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2nd

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

19:20 Uttoxeter

Queensbury Boy

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

2-4 over hurdles but mixed form in five runs over fences, with his best effort a second of five at Windsor (3m, soft) in January; had wind surgery after disappointing run at Kelso (jumped right) in February and he had a walkover at Hereford on Tuesday; not easy to weigh up at present but both hurdle wins came over similar trips and he has claims if back near best.

9/1

1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

14:38 Hereford

Queensbury Boy

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Well beaten at Kelso in February last time to make it 0-4 over fences but that was on heavy going and he's had a wind op since, while the return to a right-handed track is a likely plus; good second at Windsor (3m, soft) in January and he seems fine on good ground; solid claims if back on song.

4/6

6th

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

Queensbury Boy

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Lightly raced 7yo who ran well when upped in trip at Windsor (3m, soft) last month, finishing second of five; there can be optimism he'll still be seen to good effect now back down in distance and he's one to consider.

3/1

Form: 4142 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner here in November; ran into a good one in Redemption Day at Fairyhouse last time; each-way chance at best.
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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

Form: 1- CD

Last run: 373 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Created a really nice impression when winning a traditionally well-contested four-year-old bumper here last year; has to be a concern that he has not been seen since and might be best watched.
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3rd

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Angelo Dundee

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Punchestown bumper winner on debut in 2023 for Dermot McLoughlin; has had an interrupted career since, but has run respectably in four winners' bumpers in that time; worth a market check on hurdles/stable debut after another break.

5/1

3rd

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

Angelo Dundee

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a Punchestown bumper on debut in 2023; was then off for a year before running respectably in two winners' bumpers; back after another year off when an 8l runner-up at Tipperary last time; carries a 7lb penalty but this isn't a strong race and he is a big player.

6/5

3rd

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

Angelo Dundee

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a Punchestown bumper on debut in 2023; was then off for a year before running respectably in two winners' bumpers; back after another year off when an 8l runner-up at Tipperary last time; carries a 7lb penalty but this isn't a strong race and he is a big player.

6/5

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 128 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran well in a bumper at this meeting last year; stayed on strongly to win a bumper at Leopardstown in December; tongue-tie tried here and could be capable of significant improvement still.
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3rd

1

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Goldinthemountains

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Hasn't stood much racing since winning a bumper at Leopardstown in December 2023; remote sixth on chase debut at Punchestown in November and off since; others appeal more.

22/1

9th

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

18:35 Punchestown

Goldinthemountains

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Martin Brassil

Leopardstown winner at Christmas fixture in 2023; remote fifth in this race last year; 8-1, fell three out on hurdling debut in a strong maiden at Leopardstown last Christmas.

12/1

9th

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

18:35 Punchestown

Goldinthemountains

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Martin Brassil

Leopardstown winner at Christmas fixture in 2023; remote fifth in this race last year; 8-1, fell three out on hurdling debut in a strong maiden at Leopardstown last Christmas.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 310 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a bumper at Navan in November; was the selection of Paul Townend at Cheltenham when cutting out completely; no surprise if he was much more competitive here
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6th

3

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

19:40 Punchestown

Cantico

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ready winner of a bumper at Navan in November; was the selection of Paul Townend at Cheltenham when cutting out completely; no surprise if he was much more competitive here

14/1

6th

3

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

19:40 Punchestown

Cantico

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ready winner of a bumper at Navan in November; was the selection of Paul Townend at Cheltenham when cutting out completely; no surprise if he was much more competitive here

14/1

18th

4

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

17:30 Cheltenham

Cantico

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

After an underwhelming bumper debut he posted a smart RPR when comfortably brushing aside four rivals on heavy ground at Navan, making all; he's clearly talented and Paul Townend prefers him to others.

9/1

Form: 41

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fourth in a Fairyhouse bumper for Paul Nolan; well backed to win a Cork bumper over further at Easter for his new trainer; this is much more competitive though.
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3rd

5

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Nowwhatdoyouthink

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner; off the mark over fences at this track (2m5f) in November; better effort when second to C'Est Ta Chance in a Thurles novice event over a similar trip; good effort when winning a three-runner Cork event; takes a big jump in class.

14/1

1st

2

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:10 Cork

Nowwhatdoyouthink

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at this track (2m5f) in November; better effort when second in a Thurles novice last time over a similar trip; can race keenly so not sure will stay 3m but is the most likely to give the top-weight a race.

2/1

2nd

4

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:28 Thurles

Nowwhatdoyouthink

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

120-rated hurdler; won a 2m5f beginners' event at Cork in November on his fifth start over fences to earn a mark of 130; needs to make more progress to feature in this company.

14/1

Form: 216 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Created a good impression when winning a Down Royal bumper in November; disappointing in a Leopardstown winners bumper subsequently; tried in a hood here.
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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: 98 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won an ordinary bumper at Gowran in January but travelled and quickened like a good horse; better ground could well suit and looks to have a big chance here.
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9th

10

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

19:40 Punchestown

Samyr

11st 8lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon midfield on inner, lost position when bit short of room on inner after 4f, soon dropped to rear, pushed along briefly before halfway

5/2

9th

10

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

19:40 Punchestown

Samyr

11st 8lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon midfield on inner, lost position when bit short of room on inner after 4f, soon dropped to rear, pushed along briefly before halfway

5/2

1st

5

25th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Samyr

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

travelled strongly, raced wide, raced in second, disputing second over 5f out, challenging when shaken up 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on well when went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortably

Evs

Form: 1

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
£300,000 purchase from Denis Murphy after winning his point-to-point; workmanlike winner of a Gowran bumper on heavy; could improve for this better ground but may need to.
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3

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Port Joulain

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; point and bumper winner two seasons ago and won his maiden hurdle here early last year (2m4f, heavy); much improved display, compared to poor opening chase start here, when successful at Fairyhouse in January (2m1f, yielding), beating a better-fancied stablemate; had the run of things when third of five in a Navan Grade 3 novice last time.

12/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Port Joulain

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Point and bumper winner two seasons ago; won a Punchestown maiden hurdle (2m3f, heavy) early last year before being tailed off in the Albert Bartlett; lack of stamina probably a significant factor in a poor chasing at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy); much more like it when making all and jumping well to beat a shorter-priced stablemate over 2m1f at Fairyhouse.

2/1

1st

5

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Port Joulain

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; cost 300,000GBP after winning a point; followed up in a Gowran bumper (2m2f, heavy); took a Punchestown maiden hurdle on third attempt over timber (2m3f, heavy); made an inauspicious start to chasing career at Punchestown last month when tailed off (2m7f, heavy); surely better than that and Townend rides.

7/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €220.33
Tricast €1876.87

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Port Joulain

The Irish Sun:

Goldinthemountains

TOPSPEED:

Cantico

SPOTLIGHT:

Samyr

POSTDATA:

Port Joulain