November 15 / 12.50 Punchestown

12.50

Good

Festival 2025 Tickets On Sale Now Rated Novice Chase

  • Prize money: £7439.13
  • 2m 0f 136y
  • 10 runners
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Festival 2025 Tickets On Sale Now Rated Novice Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 50-531

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soft ground bumper winner got off the mark at the first attempt over fences in a beginners' at Wexford (19.5f, yielding) last time out; jumping wasn't foot perfect but he should benefit from that experience; however, the drop back to this trip on good ground is not certain to suit; has questions to answer.
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4th

6

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Jasko Des Dames

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Returned to form back on better ground when fifth, beaten just over 10l, in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good); he led jumping two out at the Festival and this less demanding track could be right up his street.

12/1

5th

19

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Jasko Des Dames

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

7l fifth in this last March (good to soft); runner-up on both starts in the autumn (including C&D) and soft ground may have been against him when down the field at Leopardstown (2m1f) last month; he's 5lb higher than 12 months ago but is not discounted each-way for his good Irish stable.

14/1

12th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Jasko Des Dames

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual winner over fences as a novice last season and finished 7l fifth in the Grand Annual; Listowel effort on return was encouraging (2m1f, yielding to soft); no match for the Dan Skelton-trained Calico at Cheltenham in October; winner backed that up with an Ascot win.

13/2

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 80-1P3 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Course winner over hurdles is rated 130 over fences; drops in class after finishing an 8l third in a Grade 3 novice chase here over 18.5f (good to yielding) last month; won a 2m mares' chase at Wexford in July on yielding; likes it here and holds leading claims.
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3rd

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:18 Limerick

Broomfield Bijou

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James William Hannon

The most experienced mare in the field and rated 123 over fences; has often been highly tried to no avail, including when tailed off in Punchestown mares' Grade 2 latest; sights are lowered now and seems to handle most ground; chance.

7/2

4th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Broomfield Bijou

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James William Hannon

1-12 over fences and rated 125; hasn't won since scoring in a mares' chase at Wexford in July 2024; difficult to see her losing run ending in this company.

25/1

2nd

4

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:10 Cork

Broomfield Bijou

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James William Hannon

Was a decent second in a Thurles handicap in February but was well beaten at Leopardstown since and has loads to find against the top two in this race; due to run in the 2.40 at Fairyhouse Saturday.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 335-14

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-6 over hurdles and rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on first start over fences at Galway when a 5.5l fourth over 2m2f (good), a late mistake proving costly; worth a try over this trip on that evidence and should improve plenty for the run; not discounted.
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4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

17:23 Tipperary

Park The Giant

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Hurdles winner (rated 118); caught the eye when third of 10 in a Punchestown novice chase in November; not as good on latest at Navan but may not have appreciated soft ground; lacks a run but has gone well fresh before; very interesting.

9/2

5th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:52 Navan

Park The Giant

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.

18/1

5th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:52 Navan

Park The Giant

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.

18/1

Form: 5313-7 D

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won one of four starts over hurdles and rated 116; point-to-point winner now switches to fences after a six month break; his best Rules form is on soft and heavy ground but he won his point-to-point on good to yielding; related to chase winners and with top yard; dangerous to dismiss.
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1st

3

20th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 3

15:27 Ayr

Undeniable Alibi

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

pressed leader

100/30

1st

3

20th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 3

15:27 Ayr

Undeniable Alibi

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

pressed leader, joined leader 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, going best before last, pushed out run-in, comfortably

100/30

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

2m 5f 203y

14:51 Fairyhouse

Undeniable Alibi

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/1

Form: 2218-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; 1-10 and rated 120 over hurdles; may have needed the run when a 38l fifth over C&D on his chasing debut last month; will strip fitter and wears a tongue tie and hood for the first time now but his best form under Rules is on soft and heavy ground; rain would enhance his chance.
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6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Lazer Wolf

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of a novice handicap at Clonmel in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas when a beaten favourite off his revised mark.

11/2

Form: 415

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced sort; won a three-runner beginners' chase at Limerick (2m3f, good) on his second Rules start (odds on favourite unseated early); well beaten over hurdles on latest at Fairyhouse; this trip is an unknown and he is probably best watched.
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17

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Well Del

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: David K Walsh

Won a handicap hurdle on first start for this yard at Punchestown in February; won a beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien in October 2024; has run well here before but well beaten last twice over timber and this looks too demanding; cheekpieces go on.

14/1

6th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Well Del

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: David K Walsh

Won Limerick beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien last season; two fair runs over fences for Declan Queally this term before breakthrough hurdles win on yard debut at Punchestown; Naas run four days later may have come too soon.

7/1

5th

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Well Del

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: David K Walsh

Won Limerick beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien last season; two good runs for Declan Queally this term before breakthrough hurdles win on yard debut at Punchestown on Wednesday, getting the better of the front-running second (pair 17l clear of third-placed Ontheropes) late on over 3m1f (soft); quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty and bold follow-up bid expected.

100/30

Form: 00261- D

Last run: 431 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chasing debutant; shed his maiden tag over hurdles on soft ground at Galway when last seen in September 2023, winning by 11l off 104; is a half-brother to a Grade 3 chase winner so should take to fences but this looks a tough first assignment and he lacks a run; others preferred.
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7th

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Listentillitellyea

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Winning hurdler has plenty of experience over fences and rated 116; far from disgraced in Listed handicap chases at Fairyhouse and Punchestown last April/May before falling at Galway when last seen in August; could run well if fit after his break.

16/1

13

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Listentillitellyea

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Hard to win with (1-21 hurdles, 0-7 chases)' appeared not to stay in 2m4f Punchestown festival event won by Sea Music; others have stronger claims.

16/1

5th

20

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Listentillitellyea

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, prominent after 3rd, went second 5th

33/1

Form: 13112- C

Last run: 229 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chasing debutant; progressive over hurdles last season; won three handicaps, including one on his seasonal return, and ended up rated 124; however, all his form is at 2m5f to 2m7f on testing ground; bred to be a chaser but may need further than this and softer ground.
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3rd

17

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Buachaillbocht

10st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: T M Walsh

Three-time hurdle winner won a novice chase at this meeting last year; third on seasonal return in a Navan handicap hurdle but last two efforts over fences have not been encouraging; back over timber now and new headgear combination needs to revive.

20/1

13

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Buachaillbocht

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Three hurdle wins and got off the mark over fences at Fairyhouse last April in a novice chase (2m4f, soft to heavy); joint favourite for the Paddy Power at Leopardstown over Christmas when a solid sixth (3m1f, yielding); never looked comfortable in Grade 3 handicap chase last time back at that venue (2m6f, soft); chance if bouncing back despite being 3lb wrong.

10/1

Form: F33/7-

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole win under Rules came in a Roscommon handicap hurdle in 2022 off 90; never figured on return from a 450 day layoff in a beginners' chase at Tipperary (16.5f, yielding to soft) in April; now returns from another absence; hard to fancy and may need this run.
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7th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Low Style

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Represents last year's winning yard; 1-10, the win coming in 2022 at Roscommon (16.5f, good) off 10lb lower; stays this far and shaped ok at Punchestown on latest, staying on over 2m (gd-yld); could go well back up in trip.

11/2

3rd

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Low Style

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Sole win came back in 2022 (2m, good); lightly raced in recent seasons, managed a good second in 3m Navan handicap chase in February 2025; has been running over longer trips than this over hurdles, well below best on latest.

10/1

Form: -25470 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; 118-rated over hurdles and has won the Flat; never figured in his first two chase starts, including over C&D; in good hands but looks the stable second string on jockey bookings; others appeal more.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Macinamillion

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.90
Straight Forecast €16.80
Trifecta €80.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Broomfield Bijou

The Irish Sun:

Jasko Des Dames

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Broomfield Bijou

TOPSPEED:

Broomfield Bijou

POSTDATA:

Broomfield Bijou