May 21 / 14.58 Punchestown

14.58

Good

Punchestown Home Of Irish Jumps Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 4f 134y
  • 16 runners
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Punchestown Home Of Irish Jumps Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.02

Form: /32P4-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lame when pulling up at Navan two runs back but good runs on either side of that behind useful novices (including the Martin Pipe third and subsequent Ayr winner Quai De Bourbon); chance.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

15:52 Naas

Fenway Park

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Andrew McNamara

Maiden hurdle winner for Gavin Cromwell in May 2024 (good to yielding); showed nothing for new yard in four chase starts but kept on well to win a Clonmel claiming hurdle six days ago (2m1f, heavy) by 1.75l; entitled to win that day on the weightings and nice weight here as well given his rating of 113.

2/1

1st

7

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:24 Clonmel

Fenway Park

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Andrew McNamara

Maiden hurdle winner for Gavin Cromwell in May 2024 (good to yielding); has shown nothing in four chase starts for this yard; return to hurdling at this level needs to spark a revival.

6/1

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Fenway Park

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Maiden hurdle winner for Gavin Cromwell in May 2024; modest chase form relative to a 14lb higher hurdles mark; no encouragement from his first handicap chase run at Punchestown; fresh headgear combination.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 25677-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Tipperary bumper early last year but limitations subsequently exposed; others more intriguing.
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8th

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Syracus Du Houx

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Well beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has to return to his best older form; blinkers replace previously worn cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Syracus Du Houx

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Showed some ability without winning over hurdles in 2024; was beaten a long way on return at Gowran last time and has to improve hugely on that for chasing debut.

25/1

11th

4

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:43 Gowran Park

Syracus Du Houx

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has failed to build on second placing at Punchestown in May 2024; brought down when mid-division on handicap debut at Thurles last March; midfield at Naas following month; absence to overcome.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22345- BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Not sure what happened last time when 6-4 for a Navan maiden but his previous efforts were good enough to give him strong claims in today's company.
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5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Lightkeeper

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help.

3/1

20th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Lightkeeper

12st 9lb

J: Paul Burns

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner, rated 128 over fences, flat debut, top yard, respected.

11/2

3rd

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:33 Perth

Lightkeeper

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Reversed previous C&D form with King Roly under an aggressive front-running ride from Sean Bowen here 17 days ago (good); that wasn't without the occasional scare over his fences but he's clearly capable of going well again off just 4lb higher.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Held narrow lead before unseating rider at third-last fence on point debut in November.
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7th

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 150y

18:38 Roscommon

Presenting Max

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: A J Martin

Maiden is rated 105 after three starts over fences; best chase effort at Kilbeggan when beaten 3l off 104 (2m4f, yielding); good second in charity race at Punchestown early last month; still early days and this longer trip will suit on the evidence that last effort; place shout.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Hunny Moon, half-sister to winners Brassick (bumper/2m3f hurdle/2m6f chase) and Skint (bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase); market can guide.
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1st

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Light Fandango

11st 12lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Doncaster (2m, good) in December on second start back from long absence and, after fading over 2m4f on soft next time, he won back at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when he was disputing the lead when left clear at the final flight; this unexposed 7yo is respected up 6lb.

5/1

1st

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Light Fandango

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Won over C&D in December on second start back from a long absence then didn't see out 2m4f on soft ground at Wincanton last month; won on soft going in 2024; this lightly raced 7yo retains potential now back down in trip and he's in with a chance.

8/1

8th

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Light Fandango

11st 8lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Just his seventh start when showing improved form to win a 2m handicap at Doncaster (good) 17 days ago; won his novice on soft ground and a 5lb rise for last time isn't too scary; should stay this far and be involved.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000 euros 3yo; eighth foal; half-sister to winners Bothwell Bridge (useful 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Royalraise (2m4f-3m hurdle/chase); unraced dam closely related to useful bumper and 1m2f/2m1f Flat winner Endless Intrigue; market can point in the right direction.
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3rd

9

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Built By Rossies

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed significant hurdling ability in Ireland last year and won a British point (2m4f, soft) in February; ultimately well beaten when fourth on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) but she ran well to a point and the outing might have done her good; one to consider.

4/1

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Built By Rossies

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed significant hurdling ability in Ireland last year and won a British point (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in February; should be fine back on good ground and has a decent chance on this stable debut.

9/2

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Built By Rossies

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed significant hurdling ability in Ireland last year and won a British point (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in February; should be fine back on good ground and has a decent chance on this stable debut.

9/2

100/1

Form: 80-0

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when tailed off in a Killarney maiden only last week; looks one for handicaps.
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1st

7

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 5f 175y

19:25 Tramore

Wolfhill

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Michael J Bowe

midfield, not fluent 5th, headway on outer and in touch with leaders 3 out, led when not fluent 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, pushed out towards finish

5/1

7th

12

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

14:58 Punchestown

Wolfhill

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J Bowe

100-1 when tailed off in a Killarney maiden only last week; looks one for handicaps.

100/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners including Schwarzwald (French 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase), Son Of Alex (French 2m1f chase) and Sertolina (French 9.7f/2m1f Flat); dam unraced half-sister to Irish Derby winner Zagreb.
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Verdict Starting price

3

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Skyscraper

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Couldn't get remotely excited about his maiden efforts but this half-brother to four winners could do better now handicapping; check the market.

20/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge odds when pulled up in his two maiden hurdles.
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Verdict Starting price

7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run when third at this venue in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan, then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown; never in the hunt over C&D on latest.

10/1

6

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run over C&D after a break in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown latest; best on good ground; chance if in the mood and the track dries out but risks attached.

15/2

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Shane Nolan

Maiden was third at Ballinrobe over 2m5f before pulled-up over 3m at Kilbeggan when raced too keenly; bounced back to be just denied over 2m3f at Limerick last time; up 3lb but a big player if repeating that.

4/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 548 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Longstanding Flat maiden; never counted on hurdling debut back in 2022.
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5th

8

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nawraq

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

in touch with leaders, short of room and lost ground after 2f, headway and challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/1

5th

8

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nawraq

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

in touch with leaders, short of room and lost ground after 2f, headway and challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/1

9th

9

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Nawraq

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Kevin Michael Smith

raced lazily, towards rear but in touch with leaders, jumped slightly left 3rd, dropped to last when pushed along and struggling after 4th, weakened before 3 out

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Blackstone Cliff (1m-10.6f; RPR 69) and Pilecki (Polish 7f-1m2f); dam maiden from 7f-1m4f (70); best watched.
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9th

2

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Navy Guitar

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark in a Sligo handicap in June but has struggled a bit off a significantly higher mark since; not a bad chasing debut last time but needs more back to hurdles.

7/1

5th

3

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Navy Guitar

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle over 2m2f in the summer and put a poor Galway run behind when a respectable fifth at Kilbeggan; tends to jump left but not ruled out on chase debut.

8/1

5th

8

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Navy Guitar

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a Sligo handicap in June but was well beaten at Galway since; dropped 2lb but tends to jump left and others preferred.

12/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 and weakened into a remote ninth in a bumper at Tipperary.
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10th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Fix It For Me

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Seamus Roche

No impact in a bumper and a pair of maiden hurdles for Colm Murphy; not seen since July and has moved yards; best watched.

50/1

10th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Fix It For Me

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Seamus Roche

No impact in a bumper and a pair of maiden hurdles for Colm Murphy; not seen since July and has moved yards; best watched.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: /432P-

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but with flashes of good form and he's had a break since running moderately at Thurles in December; just about his best run was here when third of 25 in a handicap last April.
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8

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Camino Rock

11st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M F Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-26 under rules and tailed off in five runs before pulling up on his last two outings; difficult to fancy.

100/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam point/2m hurdle winner, sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Blue Fin, closely related to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Viva Steve; only of interest if backed.
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4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

20:07 Market Rasen

Walk The Plank

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third start over fences; that form looks modest and he's 4lb higher here but further progress is possible.

4/1

1st

5

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Walk The Plank

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Some promise switched to fences here in December but was well held and then pulled up at Market Rasen; others safer.

14/1

7

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:10 Market Rasen

Walk The Plank

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Six-race maiden; shaped with a bit of promise switched to fences at Huntingdon (2m) most recently but ended up a modest fifth and needs to improve plenty on the bare form.

20/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished out the back in her first two maidens and now goes in cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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19

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Strawberry Diamond

11st 4lb

T: Liam Casey

reserve

10th

13

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 66y

16:05 Punchestown

Strawberry Diamond

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liam Casey

No apparent chance on the evidence of her first three maiden hurdle attempts.

100/1

15th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

14:58 Punchestown

Strawberry Diamond

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Liam Casey

Finished out the back in her first two maidens and now goes in cheekpieces.

100/1

Form: PP-

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two maidens on heavy ground, hooded last time; now in blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

15

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

14:58 Punchestown

Kyusha

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Pulled up in two maidens on heavy ground, hooded last time; now in blinkers.

100/1

16th

15

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

14:58 Punchestown

Kyusha

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Pulled up in two maidens on heavy ground, hooded last time; now in blinkers.

100/1

Non-runners

Monsant

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €5.80
Straight Forecast €4.89
Trifecta €21.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fenway Park

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Camino Rock

POSTDATA:

Fenway Park

The Irish Sun:

Fenway Park