June 08 / 14.32 Punchestown

14.32

Good

Ladbrokes Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 3m 0f 104y
  • 13 runners
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Ladbrokes Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 76342- BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner and giving the impression his turn may be near in recent starts; career best on this sort of ground last time and that was just his fifth chase start; should go well with the likelihood of more to come.
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14

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Marronstown

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

25/1

14

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Marronstown

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

25/1

10th

1

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Marronstown

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

0-7 over hurdles but has one win from 14 starts chasing and he has been concentrating his efforts in that department since 2023; best of his efforts this year was a 0.5l second at Down Royal in January (3m, good to yielding); runs since have been underwhelming.

14/1

40/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 907-85 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Out of form recently and on a long losing run; slight step back in the right direction latest but 3lb wrong and probably best watched.
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18

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Won a 3m handicap hurdle in 2021 but hasn't shown a whole lot since; 0-8 over fences and well beaten on all four starts since returning from a three month break; hard to fancy on recent form.

25/1

18

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Won a 3m handicap hurdle in 2021 but hasn't shown a whole lot since; 0-8 over fences and well beaten on all four starts since returning from a three month break; hard to fancy on recent form.

25/1

15th

20

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Only win was in 2021; placed over fences at this venue in June; pulled up at Galway on most recent hurdle start; struggled over cross-country course here last time.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P56/P-

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on only start in 2023 and arrives on back of another absence; yard switch is interesting but others preferred.
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4th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Thehairyfella

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Had a below-par Defence Witness behind when a C&D third off today's mark last June, and belatedly off the mark next time out back in Ireland; can go well after a break without necessarily being able to threaten a win.

9/2

2nd

8

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Thehairyfella

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Belatedly opened account with hard-fought success at Downpatrick (2m7f, good) in July, his 17th start over fences, but was just a respectable sixth over C&D (good) last month and needs to up his game today.

7/1

6th

9

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Thehairyfella

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gordon Elliott

Finally off the mark over fences in July but hasn't built on that and was pulled up a long way out at Kilbeggan a month ago.

10/1

Form: /437-P

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Missed all of 2023; showed he retained ability when third at Leopardstown in March but two poor runs since; while he's hard to gauge, he's on a good mark and ground will be fine for him.
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6th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Favori Logique

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual chase winner has been below his best the last twice but has run well in defeat at this track and his yard is in form so he can't be ruled out.

11/2

5th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Favori Logique

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two handicap chase wins, including over C&D in July 2024; fine comeback run after 16 months' absence at Leopardstown when a staying-on third behind Harbour Highway over 2m6f (yielding); ground may been too testing at Limerick more recently.

6/1

4th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Favori Logique

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two handicap chase wins include over 2m4f at Kilbeggan in summer of 2024; fine comeback run after 16 months' absence at Leopardstown recently when staying-on third over 2m6f (yielding) without his usual cheekpieces; big player if backing that up.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/314-

Last run: 288 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Generally progressive over fences and probably found soft ground against him when last seen at Kilbeggan; could have more to give this season but lacks match fitness (off 288 days).
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6

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:08 Killarney

Gondor

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: C A Murphy

towards rear

10/1

6

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:08 Killarney

Gondor

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: C A Murphy

towards rear

10/1

6th

9

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Navan

Gondor

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

held up in rear

13/2

Form: 28/6-P D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Missed all of 2023 and struggled in both chase starts since including when pulled up behind Jump The Shark latest.
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13

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Ardaghs Choice

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E Sheehy

Dual hurdles winner has one chase win as well, gained at Wexford in 2022; recent efforts don't suggest he's on the verge of adding to his tally.

50/1

Form: 62P1-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
First chase success at Tipperary in April and creditable third behind Jump The Shark at Downpatrick last month; can go well again but may not reverse form.
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8th

6

10th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 190y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Lady Kate

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won a 2m7f handicap chase on soft ground at Tipperary in April off 93 after four months off; another good effort when third off revised mark of 99 on better ground at Downpatrick (2m7f); below par at Punchestown in early June; off 63 days since and returns with yard in decent form; was fresh when winning in April so could go well.

6/1

Form: 000-86

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Career best when sixth last time but still a modest level of form and he's 3lb wrong here.
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13

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:05 Galway

Clyde The Glide

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

15-race maiden whose best efforts have been over shorter distances; not in the best of form right now and blinkers are tried.

25/1

16

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

Clyde The Glide

10st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

0-14 under Rules, not a bad run at Limerick in May when beaten 6.5L in a 2m3f handicap chase off 77; looked a non-stayer over further the last twice and this drop back in trip should suit but it is hard to make a solid case for him.

33/1

10th

16

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Clyde The Glide

10st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

First reserve; yet to hit the frame in 13 career starts; best effort when sixth in a handicap chase at Limerick (2m4f, good) in May; needs to find more.

Form: 80P/63 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Struggling when last seen over fences in 2022 (missed 2023) but it was a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Limerick last week; on a good mark if gets back to something like his best.
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7

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:03 Tramore

Balinaboola Steel

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached when reminder after 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 11th

16/1

11

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Balinaboola Steel

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hasn't rediscovered his best form since returning from a long absence and he's a 12yo now.

33/1

5th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Balinaboola Steel

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Returned from a long absence lately; third over hurdles but then was poor over fences last time and has work to do now.

22/1

Form: /0F-5P C

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a beginners' a long way out last week; hard to fancy on any recent form and on a losing run of more than three years.
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12th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 77y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Low Lie The Fields

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

0-9 over fences and has lost his way this year; pulled up over timber latest and plenty to prove.

20/1

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Low Lie The Fields

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Peter Maher

Won twice over hurdles (soft/heavy) when trained by Henry de Bromhead some years back but hasn't won for over three years; beaten out of sight over fences at Punchestown in June and return to hurdling needs to spark a revival.

50/1

Form: 0077-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Winning return at Downpatrick last month, a first success in 13 starts under rules and seemingly relishing the step up in trip; had Lady Kate five lengths behind in third and entitled to come on for that run; high on the shortlist with ground in his favour again.
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9th

8

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 0y

15:42 Clonmel

Jump The Shark

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran only twice in 2024; justified support in a handicap chase over just short of 3m on good ground at Downpatrick in May; jumped badly and afterward reported lame behind when beaten favourite at Punchestown the following month; jumped poorly and pulled up at Fairyhouse in January on return.

10/1

6

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Jump The Shark

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran only twice in 2024; justified support in a handicap chase over just short of 3m on good ground Downpatrick in May; jumped badly and afterward reported lame behind when beaten favourite at Punchestown the following month; possibly better suited by a longer trip and good ground.

5/1

6

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Jump The Shark

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran only twice in 2024; justified support in a handicap chase over just short of 3m on good ground Downpatrick in May; jumped badly and afterward reported lame behind when beaten favourite at Punchestown the following month; possibly better suited by a longer trip and good ground.

5/1

Form: 66U5-P C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner at this venue; pulled up over fences at Wexford last month and has a bit to prove over the larger obstacles at present.
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14

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Dr Val

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Won over 3m at Punchestown in early 2023; ended poor run of form over same trip at Wexford last month when only denied second late on; visor replaces blinkers here and considered.

10/1

3rd

5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:35 Wexford

Dr Val

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Won over this trip at Punchestown in 2023; twice pulled-up over fences this season and beaten 33l over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time.

28/1

9th

6

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Dr Val

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Pulled up twice over fences lately and was out of form when last seen over hurdles, so has plenty to prove.

28/1

Form: 05P5-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Modest hurdle form and hasn't shown enough in a pair of chase starts to support him here.
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3rd

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Squire Ohara

11st 11lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella.

14/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

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Payout
Exacta €180.20
Straight Forecast €119.73
Tricast €596.12
Trifecta €865.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jump The Shark

TOPSPEED:

Lady Kate

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jump The Shark

POSTDATA:

Jump The Shark

The Irish Sun:

Lady Kate