October 15 / 15.50 Punchestown

15.50

Good

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2/12-

Last run: 371 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to several winners for the yard, notably hurdlers Wearapinkribbon, Pink In The Park and Chart Topper; dam bumper and useful 2m/2m3f hurdle winner; lightly raced 6yo won Ballinrobe bumper last summer (good) and runner-up on hurdles debut in this race last year, outpaced from last after forcing much of pace; absence since suggests training issues but does go well fresh.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Mister Pink

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; moderate in two runs over fences for new stable since returning from over a year off; others more likely.

25/1

5th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mister Pink

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a bumper and a 2m4f maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins; after a long absence, beaten from three out on stable/chasing debut in a Cork race won by Mullins with subsequent Punchestown handicap winner Funiculi Funicula.

20/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

Mister Pink

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a bumper and a 2m4f Punchestown maiden hurdle when with Willie Mullins; good run in defeat in a Thurles novice when last seen; makes chasing debut for a new yard after an absence; has a bit to find.

14/1

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Evs

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 8-5212

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent bumper performer, getting off the mark over 2m3f at Cork in August and made a good start over hurdles at Listowel last month, finishing well clear of the remainder when only outstayed from the last by a Mullins-trained favourite in 2m6f maiden (good); drop back in trip could suit and major chance of going one better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Ballysax Hank

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Summer Plate winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts; has around 5lb to find with Release The Beast on Cheltenham running; big task under this weight and would prefer further.

10/1

6th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ballysax Hank

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

5l win in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts (3m then soft ground); the drop back to 2m poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will help; possible player.

10/1

6th

4

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Ballysax Hank

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-5 over fences, won the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.5f, good) in July off 128; won sole Flat start next time at Gowran on good to yielding before a fine second to Zanahiyr over hurdles in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm); failed to stay 3m in the Paddy Power at Christmas; ground conditions not certain to suit.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vendangeur 6yo is second foal of an unraced sister to winners Westend Star (useful 2m4f/2m6f hurdle) and Starburst Diamond (2m7f hurdle/3m2f chase); unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Ballyharney

11st 12lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Distant third of eight in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on last season's debut; off 228 days and needs major step forward.

12/1

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Ballyharney

11st 12lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Distant third of eight in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on last season's debut; off 228 days and needs major step forward.

12/1

3rd

1

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Punchestown

Ballyharney

11st 12lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, weakened after 2 out, no match for first two

25/1

Form: 07

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point at Loughanmore in April but two moderate runs over hurdles since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Cresthill

10st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

Point-to-point winner last April but not a whole lot to take from six attempts hurdling; tongue-tie tried for chase debut.

25/1

11th

10

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Cresthill

10st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

Point winner last April; weak maiden hurdle form; down the field in handicaps at Cork and Tramore.

33/1

11th

10

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Cresthill

10st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

Point winner last April; weak maiden hurdle form; down the field in handicaps at Cork and Tramore.

33/1

Form: 0/50-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle runs, most recently after year's absence when cheekpieces tried at Gowran 11 days ago, although place prospects in a maiden with little depth.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Sonny Fella

10st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Adrian Sexton

Yet to trouble the judge in 14 starts; beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle (2m, good to yielding) at Kilbeggan last time and handicap runs are not encouraging either.

33/1

8th

11

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

16:45 Kilbeggan

Sonny Fella

11st 12lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

13-race maiden and yet to trouble the judge; failed to complete last two starts since tailed off at Clonmel in December.

80/1

14

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Sonny Fella

10st 11lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: W M Roper

Handicap debut last month not without promise although needs to take a fair step forward to play a role here.

12/1

Form: 90-9

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in both her bumpers on testing ground and no better on quicker ground on hurdles debut at Downpatrick in July; hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Spread The Faith

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Maiden was pulled up in her last three hurdles outings; needs to leave all known form well behind on chase debut.

40/1

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Spread The Faith

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Maiden was twice pulled-up last October; yard is in better form now, though so could improve on those showings.

16/1

Form: B7

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two recent maiden runs don't suggest he'll be a factor here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Isthereonemoreinme

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

No show in maidens and not much better since tackling handicaps; beaten 27l when seventh at of 16 at Kilbeggan latest; down another 3lb but lots more needed.

22/1

5

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Isthereonemoreinme

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Big price when down the field at Clonmel in his first handicap; chance is not obvious.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ol' Man River 4yo cost 10,000euros as 3yo; half-brother to winners Dolly's Dot (2m4f hurdle), Our Dot's Baby (point/2m-2m4f hurdle) and Shempas Iron (point); dam unraced; hooded for debut, market probably best guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

27th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Riveria

10st 13lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Harmed her chance with an untidy round of jumping on recent debut at Punchestown, dropped away to finish last of eight.

50/1

8th

7

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Punchestown

Riveria

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Ol' Man River 4yo cost 10,000euros as 3yo; half-brother to winners Dolly's Dot (2m4f hurdle), Our Dot's Baby (point/2m-2m4f hurdle) and Shempas Iron (point); dam unraced; hooded for debut, market probably best guide.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €1.80
Straight Forecast €1.98
Trifecta €4.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballysax Hank

TOPSPEED:

Mister Pink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballysax Hank

POSTDATA:

Ballysax Hank

The Irish Sun:

Mister Pink