May 21 / 15.58 Punchestown

15.58

Good

Thank You To Our Track Team Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 134y
  • 16 runners
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Thank You To Our Track Team Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.90
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 64665-

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ordinary juvenile hurdle form for John McConnell; upped in trip on first start for new yard and probably best watched.
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13th

6

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Noble Hilltop

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won a 2m4f Punchestown handicap in 2024 and some decent runs in defeat after; however, recent form has been poor and well beaten on the Flat last time too.

28/1

12th

14

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Noble Hilltop

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

Shown very little on the Flat and struggling in both codes over the last 12 months.

33/1

8th

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:28 Downpatrick

Noble Hilltop

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won 2m5f Punchestown handicap over a year ago and ran well at Wexford subsequently; well held since however, including on the Flat; opposable.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7/5/5-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens but needs to improve loads from recent handicap runs at Tramore.
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8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 65P56-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 15 hurdle attempts although penultimate Fairyhouse run would give him claims of sorts here; tongue tie added to usual cheekpieces.
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13

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Arthor

10st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Modest 21-race maiden under rules; won point-to-point in January; ran okay in Wexford handicap chase last month; fell at the sixth when sent off joint-favourite at Tramore nine days later; not dismissed.

8/1

13

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Arthor

10st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Modest 21-race maiden under rules; won point-to-point in January; ran okay in Wexford handicap chase last month; fell at the sixth when sent off joint-favourite at Tramore nine days later; not dismissed.

8/1

6

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Arthor

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Modest maiden over hurdles, placed off 89 over 2m5f last summer; point winner in January and ran okay on recent handicap chase debut over 2m3f at Wexford; this trip might be too sharp.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.90

Form: 9RPF-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.
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4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

12th

6

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Shes Tobias

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

20/1

Form: 0855P-

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on handicap debut at Gowran in January, having shaped okay in maiden there earlier in the season; mark hard to justify at present but only sixth start so improvement still possible.
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2nd

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

17:10 Exeter

Granpa Ger

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Longstanding maiden but in good nick for his new stable, fifth of 13 in 2m Ludlow novice in November; no forlorn hope after a break.

3/1

2nd

11

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Granpa Ger

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future.

10/1

5

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:27 Kilbeggan

Granpa Ger

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

The most experienced of the field is 0-17 but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96 in June (2m1f, good to yielding); well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time (2m1f, yielding to soft); could do better back on good ground.

13/2

Form: 89700-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Well held on opening two handicaps so no reason to suggest improvement although yard do seem to be returning to form.
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13

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Walkonthebriteside

10st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John C McConnell

Had blood in nostrils when pulled up at Clonmel in March; unseated early on at Tramore on most recent start; won a 3m Wexford handicap hurdle from a mark of 89 last August; others are preferred.

18/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Walkonthebriteside

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won 3m Wexford handicap hurdle last August on good ground but soundly beaten favourite on both chase attempts when veterinary excuses, latest when blood in nostrils after being pulled up at Clonmel in March; back from a short break and caution advised but can't rule out.

10/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Walkonthebriteside

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won 3m Wexford handicap hurdle last August on good ground but soundly beaten favourite on both chase attempts when veterinary excuses, latest when blood in nostrils after being pulled up at Clonmel in March; back from a short break and caution advised but can't rule out.

10/1

Form: 3/0/0-

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since, nearly two years off before last month's Naas run; better for that but still probably best watched.
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16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Stellar Stow

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since; recent Punchestown run offered some encouragement and not one to rule out entirely.

14/1

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Stellar Stow

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since; recent Punchestown run offered some encouragement and not one to rule out entirely.

14/1

7th

15

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Stellar Stow

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since, nearly two years off before last month's Naas run; better for that but still probably best watched.

14/1

Form: 35332-

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winning chaser is 0-26 over hurdles but knocking on the door of late over various trips; quicker ground here a slight concern but entitled to be thereabouts.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

Form: 00484-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
More encouraging run on last month's handicap debut when staying-on fourth over 2m3f at Downpatrick (good); more needed as mark remains on the high side.
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11

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

15:25 Roscommon

Glenriver

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Went closest over 2m3f at Downpatrick in April; well below that form since (refused to race once) and cheekpieces need to work.

28/1

12th

5

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:05 Wexford

Glenriver

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Was fourth in a Downpatrick handicap in April but has been below that level twice since; refused to start at Bellewstown recently; risky.

22/1

Form: 0705-P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Point winner has shown a glimpse of ability over hurdles but needs to come on a ton from recent Ballinrobe comeback run (tongue-tie and cheekpieces now left off); was quite well-backed then so don't dismiss.
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7th

9

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last won at Clonmel in October 2024 off 4lb lower (2m4f, good); posted a decent effort in a handicap chase when last seen at Wexford last July; likely to need this run.

10/1

9

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

U Asking Me

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last season's hurdle win came in 2m4f Clonmel handicap (good); returned from a 174-day absence in handicap chases in May, tending to jump right when third at Limerick and pulled up after never counting at Tramore; others preferred.

25/1

9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:45 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Doyle

Returned from an absence to finish a tired third of seven on chase debut at Limerick nine days ago (2m4f, good); he has some decent hurdles form including winning a handicap from a mark of 80 last October; from the point-to-point scene so may have more in his locker with fitness on his side.

11/2

Form: 090/6-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last month's Bellewstown return from 524-day absence was a creditable one in the circumstances and improvement expected so don't rule out.
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10th

16

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Clandara

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Well beaten back from a long absence at Wexford in October (2m4f, yielding); tongue tie goes on but others make more appeal.

18/1

12

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:22 Wexford

Clandara

10st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Not a bad run on handicap debut after long layoff at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) in April 2024 but didn't back it up at Punchestown when last seen a month later; best watched on return from another long absence.

16/1

11th

9

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Clandara

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Liz Doyle

Last month's Bellewstown return from 524-day absence was a creditable one in the circumstances and improvement expected so don't rule out.

10/1

Form: /0P06-

Last run: 301 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well held on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last July on final start for Una Corcoran; change of yards will need to bring about serious improvement to feature.
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12

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:40 Wexford

Seriously Ava

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Shown very little so far and no signs of a revival in two handicap starts for her new yard.

40/1

18

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Seriously Ava

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: David Harry Kelly

Handicap debut sixth at Ballinrobe last July wasn't bad; well held on stable debut on her return in May.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 40P0-5

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Bit more encouraging on third handicap start when staying on fifth over 2m at Tipperary six days ago; step up in trip here could well bring about more improvement.
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6th

16

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

Champagne Saloon

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Creditable effort over 2m at Tipperary last month but was unable to match that at Punchestown last week; others preferred.

25/1

3

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Champagne Saloon

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Bit more encouraging on third handicap start when staying on fifth over 2m at Tipperary six days ago; step up in trip here could well bring about more improvement.

9/2

3

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Champagne Saloon

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Bit more encouraging on third handicap start when staying on fifth over 2m at Tipperary six days ago; step up in trip here could well bring about more improvement.

9/2

Form: /53PP-

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in 2m Galway maiden last term but pulled up final two starts on heavy ground; hard to have any confidence in at present.
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4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Makaelas Choice

11st 11lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Placed in 2m Galway maiden last term but pulled up final two starts on heavy ground; hard to have any confidence in at present.

20/1

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Makaelas Choice

11st 11lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Placed in 2m Galway maiden last term but pulled up final two starts on heavy ground; hard to have any confidence in at present.

20/1

Form: 676-

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs none too revealing, market likely best guide on handicap debut. .
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5

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

One Flew Eau Verte

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three maiden runs none too revealing, market likely best guide on handicap debut. .

14/1

5

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

One Flew Eau Verte

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three maiden runs none too revealing, market likely best guide on handicap debut. .

14/1

6th

18

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

One Flew Eau Verte

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders early, no impression after 4th

25/1

Form: 7U8-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat in France and first glimpse of ability hurdling on latest in Down Royal maiden 15 days ago; longer trip could suit on handicap debut.
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7th

14

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Drum Roll

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Seven-race maiden on the Flat in France and bought for 13,000euros since; not bred for this; tough ask on yard debut.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €175.80
Straight Forecast €130.43
Tricast €892.31
Trifecta €850.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Champagne Saloon

The Irish Sun:

Glenriver

POSTDATA:

Drum Roll

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Champagne Saloon