12.15
GoodPunchestown Premiere Weekend Is Next Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 3m 0f 70y
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/2 (Won)
Form: -3P421 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 10y |
11st 10lb |
Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry. |
9/1 |
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3rd 4 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Won twice in the space of four days over fences in November 2024; came on from return with a 3l defeat at Punchestown last month despite some errors; however, subsequent effort at Tipperary wasn't encouraging; 7lb above last winning mark. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
10st 13lb |
Posted consecutive chase wins last November; best run since at Punchestown last time and has a shout off the same mark. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 328P33
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 3m 1f 146y |
11st 4lb |
Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again. |
11/2 |
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2nd 1 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 120y |
12st 0lb |
2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: /0087-
Last run: 276 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 107y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Left clear at final fence to exploit reduced mark at Down Royal (2m4f, good to yielding) on Boxing Day 2024 and will be fine over this longer trip but this is his first run since and he's a 12yo now. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: P95286 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 15 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Veteran with poor strike rate, but has found a bit of form lately culminating in a win over nearly 3m at Downpatrick; a quick look at his lengthy race record reveals that he hardly ever runs left-handed, though, which has to be a for a reason. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 5U5008
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 13 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Modest strike rate of 1-21 over fences; took the runner-up spot on consecutive occasions at Limerick and Tramore in April/May, both over 2m6f on good; lesser run back at Tramore when last seen over fences (2m6f, good); poor effort back over hurdles at Limerick earlier this month. |
9/1 |
|
4th 15 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Modest strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; has been chasing; 5lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Poor strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; however, chased home previous-race contender Lake Chad here before a near miss at Limerick last week; solid chance. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 56-685
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
10st 3lb |
Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last month, beating Hardy Diamond by 1.75l; should run well again raised 3lb. |
4/1 |
|
1st 15 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
10st 0lb |
Dual winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing; one of his better efforts came at Thurles in February when a 9.75l third (2m6f, soft to heavy); didn't back that up when tailed off at Limerick last time (2m7f, heavy). |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 0-7653 BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 11lb |
Eleven-race maiden is 0-4 in chases; his 3.25l third at Sligo (3m2f, good) won by Ballagh Star in October is a standout effort; 3lb lower now but he finished a long way behind at Wexford last time. |
16/1 |
|
7th 11 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Patchy form over hurdles but improved on chase debut when close third at 3m2f Sligo handicap last October (good) off 86; ordinary comeback run at Limerick in May, needs to improve a fair bit from that. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 093-29
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
10st 13lb |
Close second in a 2m3f handicap chase at Limerick in May; mid-division in a Sligo handicap hurdle on his stable debut; has to prove his effectiveness at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
10st 13lb |
Close second in a 2m3f handicap chase at Limerick in May; mid-division in a Sligo handicap hurdle on his stable debut; has to prove his effectiveness at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
9th 14 |
25th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 66y |
11st 1lb |
Probably a better chaser, running his best race when headed close home in a 2m5f handicap chase at Limerick in May; not seen since but not one to dismiss on his debut for Aidan Howard. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 4U-444 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles and stays very well; chase form is more patchy; looked like being involved when unseating two out in a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March was probably his best effort; remote fourth in a beginners chase at Killarney last month; blinkers left off today. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles and stays very well; chase form is more patchy; looked like being involved when unseating two out in a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March was probably his best effort; remote fourth in a beginners chase at Killarney last month; blinkers left off today. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Has had six starts over fences and is rated 101; won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last December off 99 (2m7f, heavy); best chase effort a 5.75l fourth at Fairyhouse off 102 back in January; heavy ground suits and he's a contender in first-time blinkers. |
15/2 |
25/1
Form: 68U70
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 6lb |
Won well at Ballinrobe over 2m1f but not as good at Roscommon since over nearly 2m6f, a trip she stays; off the same mark and has to do more. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 6lb |
Won well at Ballinrobe over 2m1f but not as good at Roscommon since over nearly 2m6f, a trip she stays; off the same mark and has to do more. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 146y |
10st 10lb |
Running well when falling over 3m at Punchestown in November (good) and defied an absence to win going away at Ballinrobe (soft), which was a good effort at 2m1f; might well cope with the 8lb rise. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 0286P3 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y |
10st 0lb |
13-race maiden over fences and far from consistent; couple of reasonable placed efforts this season over 3m1f on decent ground but won't enjoy forecast conditions here; 2lb wrong. |
33/1 |
|
19 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y |
10st 0lb |
13-race maiden over fences and far from consistent; couple of reasonable placed efforts this season over 3m1f on decent ground but won't enjoy forecast conditions here; 2lb wrong. |
33/1 |
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6th 11 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
10st 5lb |
12-race maiden over fences and far from consistent; couple of reasonable placed efforts this year over 3m1f on decent ground but poor last twice. |
18/1 |
33/1
Form: 077-F8
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
10st 9lb |
Modest overall form; soundly beaten on his first completed chase at Clonmel last week; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
10st 9lb |
Modest overall form; soundly beaten on his first completed chase at Clonmel last week; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
8th 13 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 171y |
10st 12lb |
midfield, mistake and dropped to rear 8th, headway into midfield when hampered by faller after 3 out, no impression before 2 out |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: P-8663 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 0lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
10st 0lb |
Very effective front-runner at his best but has show little since the summer of last year; others preferred; 3lb wrong |
25/1 |
|
12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y |
10st 0lb |
Very effective front-runner at his best but has show little since the summer of last year; others preferred; 3lb wrong |
25/1 |
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3rd 8 |
11th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 150y |
10st 6lb |
Front-runner blazed a trail when trying to make all at Tramore last time but he folded late on and finished sixth (Greenway Machine in second); veteran needs to find more to play a part in the finish. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €7.03 |
| Tricast | €126.80 |
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