May 21 / 14.28 Punchestown

14.28

Good

Summer In Town 8th & 9th June Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Summer In Town 8th & 9th June Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 48209-

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second in a big-field handicap hurdle at Navan in November; hasn't matched that since but the ability is there.
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11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

9th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Makfils

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

slowly away, in rear, not fluent 4 out

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: /7348-

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; dual AW winner; some good form in that scene this year and she has placed in handicap hurdles.
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7th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Steps In The Sand

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.

13/2

2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Steps In The Sand

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time Flat winner has a record of 2-20 over hurdles, including a win over this trip; posted a decent run at Sligo last time over 2m2f and can be involved with the extra 2f to suit.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7/P1-9 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bit underwhelming back over hurdles last time but he won well over fences before then off only 5lb lower.
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1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 66257-

Last run: 248 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-11 on the Flat and 0-9 over hurdles; however, has run well enough on the odd occasion to believe she might win a race off this mark.
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6th

7

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Edge Of My Seat

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Dual purpose maiden ran a fine race to be fourth in a Punchestown handicap on return in May; should be a big player if improving from that.

4/1

4th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Edge Of My Seat

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-11 on the Flat and 0-9 over hurdles; however, has run well enough on the odd occasion to believe she might win a race off this mark.

20/1

Form: 90-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Low-level form in maidens on the Flat and over hurdles; handicaps may see him in a better light.
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14th

3

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Tannery Park

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Bolted up over C&D (good) off 6lb lower when last sighted in May 2025; non-runner twice last month on account of good ground, so might need a drop of rain.

7/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Nothing in maidens at huge prices and goes handicapping with it all to prove.
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9th

9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Springboard

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Goes chasing off the back of a handicap hurdle win here last month off 80 (2m, soft to heavy; fine on good), keeping on well to lead at the death; should make a chaser; interesting contender.

3/1

1st

15

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Springboard

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Minor promise in first three handicap starts on decent ground at 2m-2m6f in 2024; returned from 535-day absence when (backed) remote fourth in C&D novice handicap in February; better for that but still best watched on this sort of ground.

10/1

Form: 53810- D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Last run looked too bad to be true and he had previously won off 8lb lower at Naas; has to prove himself worthy of this mark but respected.
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1st

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

13:52 Fairyhouse

Hillsdale

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: J P Dempsey

Impressed in winning handicap chases at Naas (yielding) and Clonmel (yielding to soft) and had jumped well out in front before falling late on at Navan (2m7f), where he was headed but boxing on; expect another positive ride back at this distance.

8/1

Form: 00700-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Struggled over fences on his last three starts and well held in four maiden hurdles before then; did go close in a Stratford bumper last summer and this ground is probably what he wants.
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5th

2

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Fort Randall

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

In excellent form since return from long layoff; won over hurdles at Kilbeggan in April; added a Cartmel handicap chase (17.5f, good) last month; this is tougher, however, so will need a career best to follow up.

8/1

1st

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:28 Cartmel

Fort Randall

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Landed a gamble over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) in April following a 458-day absence and ran well when third off 14lb higher mark there last month; showed little in three runs over fences in 2024 for previous trainer but may be a different proposition these days; market watch advised.

7/1

3rd

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Subject of a gamble here last time (2-1 fav') when gaining first win back from a 458-day absence on second start (2m3f, good to yielding) for this stable; up 14lb but it was an easy win so he might be up to going in again.

7/2

Form: 0007-

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and stayed on to some effect when seventh of 17 on handicap debut at Naas; possible improver.
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14th

19

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Container Madness

10st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Suffered two falls over fences before a tame run in a recent handicap hurdle at Killarney, best run last season was over 3m.

20/1

11

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Container Madness

10st 9lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Martin Brassil

Some promise over hurdles despite failing to win a race; 12-1 for last week's chase debut at Kilbeggan and came down mid-race; remains to be seen how he reacts to that as confidence could be a factor.

16/1

8

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Container Madness

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden but not beaten far over hurdles at times, notably when fourth at Down Royal last winter; not as good twice since and has to do better on chase debut.

16/1

Form: 0279-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Best effort when runner-up in a Navan handicap in September (yielding); may have needed it after a break at Ballinrobe.
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1st

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

In For The Night

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Lost his form after gaining a first win at Naas in April last year off 107 (2m3f, good to yielding); switch of stable brought some mild promise at Clonmel last time when shaping as though that first run back could bring him forward.

16/1

7th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

In For The Night

11st 9lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won handicaps at Fairyhouse and Naas for Des McDonogh over a similar trip to this; lost his form after that latest score and has to return to best on debut for this yard.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 369F3-

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l into third at Down Royal but that run entitles him to each-way claims and he's since gone close on the Flat.
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7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Scott Lang

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground.

14/1

Form: 3570-0

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner; placed in maiden hurdles but tailed off in his two handicaps; now hooded.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Beaten around 8l when placed over C&D last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

3rd

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Six-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles after 10 starts; beaten approx 10l over C&D last time and has to find a bit more.

11/1

9th

2

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Mostly poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

Form: 9000-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Britain; pretty tame so far over hurdles and was 33-1 when tailed off in his recent handicap.
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11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Shahbaz

10st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shahbaz

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Down the field in two turf handicaps this summer after a five-month absence; on a dangerous mark but there are risks attached; blinkers replace cheekpieces today.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Shahbaz

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Patchy form since joining this yard and well behind I'd Go Maniac on his return from five months off at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but is 9lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) for Ian Williams a year ago; first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 9666-

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only Flat win came at claiming level; this her first handicap over hurdles but not crying out to be backed.
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12th

9

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Bedelia

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Disappointing on Flat and over hurdles for this stable since claiming race win a year ago at Ballinrobe for Gavin Cromwell; tailed off in two handicap hurdle outings this season.

20/1

12th

16

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Bedelia

10st 8lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second reserve; Flat winner over 1m2f but yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles

Form: /0856-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well held on chase debut last time but she was fifth of 18 in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here the time before and she retains some potential.
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6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Got To Fly

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J P Dempsey

Well held on chase debut last time but she was fifth of 18 in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here the time before and she retains some potential.

8/1

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Got To Fly

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J P Dempsey

Well held on chase debut last time but she was fifth of 18 in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here the time before and she retains some potential.

8/1

6th

13

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Got To Fly

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Appeared to be making gradual progress over hurdles, but now switched to chasing after fifth placing in an 18-runner Punchestown handicap; dam Jacksonlady was a smart chaser; early days for her could be a useful long-term prospect.

5/1

Form: 41429- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has won a handicap and nearly doubled her tally two runs back at Sligo; could go well back from a break.
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8th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

Sayitfirst

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Potentially well handicapped relative to her best chase form; good form in that sphere last October when backing up a Sligo win with seconds at Tramore and Down Royal; might need the run, her first since out of her depth in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Cork last December; 13lb lower than her chase mark

10/1

2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

Form: 5609P-

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
No closer than 28l in his races to date and was 40-1 when pulled up at Taunton latest.
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13th

11

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Lake Manzaleh

10st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

took keen hold, prominent

25/1

14

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Lake Manzaleh

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

No closer than 28l in his races to date and was 40-1 when pulled up at Taunton latest.

100/1

14

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Lake Manzaleh

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

No closer than 28l in his races to date and was 40-1 when pulled up at Taunton latest.

100/1

Non-runners

The Cooleen, Lisamaria, Slieve Bearnagh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €216.50
Straight Forecast €144.36
Tricast €873.80
Trifecta €576.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Container Madness

POSTDATA:

Shahbaz

The Irish Sun:

Scott Lang

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Makfils