October 16 / 13.50 Punchestown

13.50

Good

BetVictor Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 59y
  • 10 runners
RTV
View Course
BetVictor Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /236-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in defeat in a bumper and maiden hurdle last year; improved form to win a Listowel bumper on comeback; looks a major player back hurdling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Cappucino

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling.

10/1

9th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Cappucino

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -33422 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has finished in the frame loads of times over hurdles; holds Silas Marner on their clash in a Gowran maiden hurdle last time, though was still beaten 8.5l in second; should be involved again but vulnerable too.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

The Mediator

11st 5lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Good dual-purpose performer and did well in amateur-rider contests in the autumn, winning over 2m at Clonmel and placed twice over 1m4f at the Curragh; fair bit to find with a couple of these; first ride for jockey.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

The Mediator

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and hurdles winner; won a Flat handicap over 2m at Clonmel on his penultimate start; faces an unenviable task at these weights.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /77-30

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was third in a bumper from five starts in that sphere; switched to the Flat over the summer and some solid runs in defeat; just denied in a Killarney maiden last time; considered on hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Has some useful form over hurdles and on the Flat, though has been tailed off in both disciplines since returning from a break of 72 days; if back on song, he would have a part to play in this company on chase debut.

10/1

13th

14

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Nelson Muntz

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

1-7 over hurdles after scoring at Kilbeggan in September (2m, good to yielding) and running some decent races in defeat subsequently, including when just 2l behind winner on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); yet to win from 10 Flat starts and his tailed-off finish at the Curragh last time doesn't enthuse.

16/1

11th

8

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Nelson Muntz

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual-purpose hurdles winner is 0-8 on turf on the level; well beaten in both previous handicap starts on the Flat and not easy to make a case for him.

20/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a point; beaten 21l in a strong bumper at this track in May on rules debut; down in class today on hurdling debut and should be capable of a decent showing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

14:30 Thurles

Colonel Nelson

11st 12lb

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

prominent

20/1

10th

2

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

13:25 Thurles

Colonel Nelson

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

in touch with leaders

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a Downpatrick maiden on debut in June but plenty more is needed on debut for a new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Another Glendaars

10st 11lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Last sighted at Fairyhouse in December 2024 when beaten 16l on handicap debut; huge layoff to overcome but is worth a market check on first start for new yard.

10/1

7th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:02 Fairyhouse

Another Glendaars

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Minor promise in trio of maiden hurdle starts but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his opening mark.

22/1

7th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:02 Fairyhouse

Another Glendaars

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Minor promise in trio of maiden hurdle starts but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his opening mark.

22/1

Form: /66-F4

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers, including in Listed company back in 2021; has had several breaks from action since; best hurdle run came at Gowran last time; go well but needs more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

1

(18)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Silas Marner

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Running well in defeat over timber lately; hasn't shown enough on Flat so far; now tried with cheekpieces for handicap debut in this sphere.

15/2

4th

1

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Silas Marner

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went close on latest when beaten 0.75l at Clonmel (19.5f, good); up 2lb for that but should go well again and ran respectably at this venue in a maiden hurdle in November.

5/1

4th

1

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Silas Marner

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went close on latest when beaten 0.75l at Clonmel (19.5f, good); up 2lb for that but should go well again and ran respectably at this venue in a maiden hurdle in November.

5/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 506 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on bumper debut last year but poor next time; best watched on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 195y

16:55 Clonmel

Royal Noble

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Michael G Cleary

Has shown a bit of ability without threatening so far but probably one for handicaps now; wears first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 195y

16:55 Clonmel

Royal Noble

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Michael G Cleary

towards rear, not fluent 3rd, mistake 4 out

25/1

8th

7

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 122y

13:50 Punchestown

Royal Noble

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Moderate form in points/bumpers; no threat on his first two starts over hurdles; hooded.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: /00/00

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Barney Van Winkle

10st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John G Carr

Handicap debutant; 0-6 under Rules and made no impact in three maiden hurdles; yet to finish closer than 37l to the winner; steps up in trip but he can only be watched for now.

40/1

19

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Barney Van Winkle

10st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John G Carr

Handicap debutant; 0-6 under Rules and made no impact in three maiden hurdles; yet to finish closer than 37l to the winner; steps up in trip but he can only be watched for now.

40/1

Form: 0/0P0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 100y

15:43 Galway

Hurricane Joey

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

led narrowly or disputed lead, lost ground quickly before 5 out, pulled up 3 out

100/1

9th

6

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

13:50 Punchestown

Hurricane Joey

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.

100/1

11th

6

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:43 Fairyhouse

Hurricane Joey

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

held up in rear, no impression from 4 out

200/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to several jumps winners; by a useful sire but this late-starter is best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:28 Listowel

Darcys Song

12st 0lb

J: Mr F Colleran

T: V T O’Brien

200-1 for both maiden hurdle starts and ran like it; hard to see him winning.

100/1

3

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Darcys Song

11st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: V T O’Brien

Jumped poorly and completely tailed off on belated debut at Punchestown last October.

100/1

10th

5

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

13:50 Punchestown

Darcys Song

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: V T O’Brien

Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to several jumps winners; by a useful sire but this late-starter is best watched.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €2.80
Straight Forecast €2.77
Trifecta €9.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Mediator

SPOTLIGHT:

Cappucino

TOPSPEED:

The Mediator

POSTDATA:

The Mediator

The Irish Sun:

The Mediator