December 10 / 14.50 Punchestown

14.50

Yielding

See You On New Years Eve Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 7f 182y
  • 17 runners
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See You On New Years Eve Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -20038

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Down Royal last time, made a few errors and was hampered two out; better judged on previous C&D third in October; tonge-tie used at Down Royal is left off now.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Sammy Smart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Much less exposed as a chaser than many of these and did well last season; won over this trip at Punchestown and creditable efforts last twice; likely to be handy and coming back to this trip might well be a plus.

8/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Sammy Smart

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Shed the maiden tag over fences at Punchestown (19.5f, yld-sft) in December off 6lb lower; not a bad run in listed novice handicap at Navan latest and this is much less demanding; seems best going right-handed so this track could suit; interesting.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -68486

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Needs to jump better than on his handicap debut at this venue; capable of improvement but appears held by Not My Problem.
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7th

4

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Comeonarchie

11st 6lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Made the breakthrough under this rider at the 15th attempt at Punchestown in December (3m, heavy) when making all in first-time cheekpieces; up 5lb and beaten 16l at Punchestown last time (2m7f, heavy); capable of more.

11/2

5th

6

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Comeonarchie

11st 8lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Made the breakthrough under this rider at the 15th attempt at Punchestown (3m, heavy) last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained), making all; up 5lb but decent chance of following up.

15/4

8th

6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Comeonarchie

11st 4lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Back-to-back runner-up finishes at Punchestown at the end of last year/new year were the best of his handicap efforts; three runs since then have been disappointing, finished 24l behind at Wexford last time; can get involved at his best but risky.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 099-P2

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and well beaten in three maiden hurdles last season; sent off at 10-1 for his handicap debut at Wexford, pulled up, reported to have stopped quickly; much improved when second in 2m4f handicap here in first-time cheekpieces, definite chance.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Not My Problem

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened

14/1

10th

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Not My Problem

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened

14/1

5

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:12 Navan

Not My Problem

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Pulled up on handicap debut before going close in a pair of handicap hurdles at Punchestown before Christmas; however, pulled up in softer ground last time and conditions are a concern again.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 789844

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to reach the first three; some encouragement can be taken from recent fourth placings at Fairyhouse and Thurles.
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13

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

County Champs

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden has been knocking on the door in 3m handicaps, most recently beaten under 2l at both Tipperary and Punchestown; major player again off 2lb higher.

6/1

2nd

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

County Champs

10st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden ended last year on a consistent note and put up a fine effort after a break at Tipperary over 3m1f last time; was in front of Lummi Island and Ballerina Boxer that day so is a big player with more to come.

4/1

Form: 8-P019 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Had shown little over fences until landing an ordinary beginners' chase at Killarney in October; still held every chance when making a bad error two out in a Fairyhouse handicap chase last time; could go well.
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1

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over nearly 3m as a chaser last year when based in Ireland; pulled up over hurdles on final run there and made a forgettable stable debut at Hexham in this new headgear combination.

14/1

2

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 2m7f-winning chaser but he was pulled up back hurdling in 3m Fairyhouse handicap in April on his final run for Thomas Cooper; cheekpieces go on for his new yard and he can't be ruled out after a break with Brian Hughes up.

6/1

14

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Brave Adam

10st 3lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-4447

Last run: 158 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden form, twice fourth in handicaps early in the season, though well beaten both times; needs to find extra on return from a break.
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1st

6

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

A 19-race maiden over hurdles but a player judged on C&D third off 13lb higher in March 2025 and good fourth at Down Royal on return off 8lb higher; sent off 13-2 when well beaten behind Gangster Granny latest but she's becoming well treated now.

14/1

13th

6

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

An 18-race maiden over hurdles; one of her better runs when fourth at Down Royal in March; remote ninth over 3m at the same venue last time.

12/1

9th

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Joya Del Mar

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

No wins from 21 starts but some good efforts all the same, including when a close second here in a 2023 maiden (2m4f, soft); returned from an absence here last time when keeping on for a 14.5l fourth (2m5f, yielding); that should have brought her on.

12/1

Form: 799P5U

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Promising fifth of 16 over 3m at Fairyhouse on penultimate outing; ran freely before unseating rider at the seventh flight on latest start at Limerick.
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7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

John Storey

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack, but his fourth at Punchestown on stable debut was a positive (2m7f, heavy); 100-30 favourite at Downpatrick last time but was never travelling; questions to answer now.

13/1

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

John Storey

10st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack; positives to take from his 10.5l fourth at Punchestown on stable debut in this headgear; in the mix if building on that.

8/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

John Storey

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of a big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle on New Year's Day last year (3m, yielding to soft) off 94; well beaten in last six starts over hurdles and fences; makes stable debut now with tongue-tie added to cheekpieces, but others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 85P7F2

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A shade unlucky not to reach the money in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown in July; has suffered a couple of mishaps since and did not look an easy ride at Down Royal last month; second placing was a good effort in the circumstances; addition of cheekpieces may help.
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4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Schiehallion

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up.

8/1

2nd

15

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Schiehallion

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Yet to win in 17 hurdle races but has twice been runner-up over this trip; fell and pulled-up the last twice so needs to return to best.

28/1

18th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Schiehallion

11st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden best runs have been when second over C&D, around this time last year and more recently in August off 97; recent Downpatrick effort (after a break) was okay so one to consider given his record here.

10/1

Form: 18-069

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Down Royal handicap hurdle on soft ground in March; still 6lb higher but now with reunited with 7lb claimer Anna McGuinness for the first time since that win.
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Verdict Starting price

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Perfect Pupil

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do.

16/1

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Perfect Pupil

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do.

16/1

4th

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:42 Hereford

Perfect Pupil

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and beaten 20l when fourth of five finishers on this month's stable debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft); that made it 0-5 over fences; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 30/9-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Veteran three-time winner, struggled on his comeback/stable debut at Navan last month; no appeal.
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8th

10

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: G A Kingston

13yo veteran has won twice over hurdles; is 0-8 in chases but has shaped with a bit of promise the last twice; has run well over timber here before; probably vulnerable to younger legs for win purposes but he has a definite place chance.

15/2

8th

10

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: G A Kingston

13yo veteran has won twice over hurdles; is 0-8 in chases but has shaped with a bit of promise the last twice; has run well over timber here before; probably vulnerable to younger legs for win purposes but he has a definite place chance.

15/2

5th

16

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: G A Kingston

not fluent 6th

12/1

Form: 0P-078 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lost form after last season's long-priced Listowel festival win; hard to make a case for her.
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13th

13

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Another Nightmare

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th

14/1

13th

13

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Another Nightmare

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th

14/1

24

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Another Nightmare

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won over this trip at Listowel in 2023 but lost her form afterwards; has to do more even off a favourable mark

33/1

Form: 49-031

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Came in for market support and ran with credit when third in a handicap hurdle at Roscommon in September; saddle slipped after three out in that contest; won a Galway handicap chase off this mark in October,; stays well and looks potentially well handicapped.
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7th

9

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 0y

15:42 Clonmel

Doonbeg Don

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning chase debut in 2m6f Galway handicap (soft) in October; moderate hurdles run at Punchestown in December; much better back over fences when second at Down Royal in January; has potential for further progress as a chaser.

9/2

16/1

Form: 0/3F-5

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in handicaps but over shorter trips; not sure to stay effectively enough and lacks a recent run; hooded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Must Go Now

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

1-17 over timber and rated 109; always behind when beaten 77l on sole chase start at Leopardstown in March (21.5f, yielding); mid-field in Punchestown handicap hurdle latest; others make more appeal.

28/1

9th

16

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Must Go Now

10st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Edward Cawley

1-16 over hurdles; ran well when a close third at Cork off 1lb higher on penultimate (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back from disappointing Fairyhouse run latest; others look better treated.

33/1

12th

20

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Must Go Now

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Second runner for local yard; sole win came here over 2m4f (yld-sft) in January 2025; below par this season until producing a fine run to finish a close third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); 3lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that; can't be discounted.

11/1

Form: 70-966

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials
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14th

9

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Carrig Carol

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials

14/1

14th

9

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Carrig Carol

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials

14/1

6th

3

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

Carrig Carol

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Peter Croke

Fifteen runs since her last win at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in November 2022; out of form so far this year, beaten 23l in a handicap chase latest; is 2lb below her last win, she'll handle the ground and she has run well here before; not discounted.

10/1

Form: 529FP0 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: P/P04-

Last run: 240 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Placed at a modest level on Flat; final hurdle run last term was promising, fourth in a 15-runner event at Down Royal; potentially interesting if fit and ready.
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1st

20

(13)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Elle Dorado Rock

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A J Martin

Sole win in either code came on the AW over 2m in January but career-best when strong-finishing close second in Gowran handicap over this trip on Wednesday, having allowed winner first run; Keane now takes over and obvious claims off same mark.

9/2

Form: P-0850

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Showed promise over 2m4f at this venue on yard debut; failed to match that form at Fairyhouse last time, raising renewed doubts.
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17th

15

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

French Milan

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Showed promise over 2m4f at this venue on yard debut; failed to match that form at Fairyhouse last time, raising renewed doubts.

12/1

17th

15

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

French Milan

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Showed promise over 2m4f at this venue on yard debut; failed to match that form at Fairyhouse last time, raising renewed doubts.

12/1

18

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

French Milan

11st 6lb

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Addition of tongue-tie was possibly the key to improvement when a fair fifth at Punchestown on yard debut; further progress on the cards; second reserve.

Non-runners

Gaye Winnie, Native Song, Whatsyourstatus

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Payout
Exacta €150.80
Straight Forecast €105.51
Tricast €461.61
Trifecta €406.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Not My Problem

SPOTLIGHT:

Doonbeg Don

POSTDATA:

Gaye Winnie

The Irish Sun:

Not My Problem