January 12 / 15.25 Punchestown

15.25

Frozen

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 4f 124y
  • 16 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6116-0 CD BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Really thrived last year under both codes for Eric McNamara; scored in a Flat handicap at Thurles on his stable debut before flopping when favourite for a good handicap hurdle at Navan; likely to be popular in the market and could prove hard to beat.
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1

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Londonofficecallin

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

A winner of ten races over hurdles and on the Flat; scored in the Cork Derby (1m4f, soft) on most recent start in this sphere; just 4lb higher now, handles better ground and has run well over hurdles here before; okay run over fences latest and can't discount back on the level.

5/1

5th

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Londonofficecallin

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Cracking dual-purpose 9yo has won four hurdles and gained most valuable of six Flat wins at Cork in May; lacks a bit of scope for this game, as shown when a long way off Chichester Park at Kilbeggan; better at the latter venue since, but was still low and left at a few fences.

9/2

2nd

8

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Londonofficecallin

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Verastile dual-purpose sort who's scored four times over hurdles and six on the Flat, including Cork Derby last month on soft; latest hurdle win at Punchestown (23.5f, good) a year ago off 115; ran just okay when well held fifth over fences 15 days ago here; needs a fair step forward on that.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 200381 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Showed he was a decent staying type by gaining a deserved success in a 3m handicap hurdle here last month; drop in trip not necessarily ideal but the best of him may yet be to come; respected.
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3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Thomas Gibney

A winner over hurdles and fences at Punchestown up to 3m; some good runs in defeat in the spring before a lesser Ballinrobe effort; unlucky to unseat early last time; can be a player.

9/1

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Both career wins came at this track, including off 5lb lower over fences in December over 2m4f; couple of good placed efforts this year, most notably when beaten 4l into third at Tramore in April (Aclass in second); let down by jumping when well-held over shorter trip at Ballinrobe 12 days ago; could figure back up in trip with 5lb claimer taking over.

14/1

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

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-9392

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Boasts some decent handicap form, most recently when runner-up in a 2m Listed handicap at Limerick; good each-way shout here.
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17th

11

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Bright Legend

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles, the win coming in a Sedgefield maiden on latest (2m4f, good); previously proved no match for Laughing John in a handicap at Wincanton and work to do to turn that form around in new headgear.

20/1

1st

1

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Bright Legend

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

A fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser for Denis Hogan; went too keenly on his first three outings for his current yard but bounced back to form when (refitted with tongue strap) third of 15 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 35 days ago; the clear form pick back in maiden company; headgear retained.

5/4

3rd

7

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Bright Legend

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

0-15 over hurdles and needs to produce more than he's managed this term; however, his reduced mark appeals on his useful form up to last March and Harry Cobden is 4-9 this season for Faye Bramley, whose stable is in good form; no surprise to see a bold show now back in a handicap.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 22-FP9 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Good novice chaser last season; jumping let him down on his first two starts of the winter before switching to hurdles last time to average effect here; still on a good mark over hurdles if he can get his act together.
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5

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 120y

16:05 Downpatrick

Ask Anything

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful staying novice chaser last season, notably looking home and hosed until worn down late by Jumping Jet in this race off 128 (good); out of form over fences so far this season, never competitive at Punchestown last time; return to better ground should suit.

7/1

9th

5

20th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 3f 0y

14:25 Punchestown

Ask Anything

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful staying novice chaser last season; went close against Bushmans Pass in valuable Navan handicap and also second in Ulster National; jumping let him down on his first two starts of the winter before switching to hurdles for his last two hurdle starts; could go well for in-form trainer and talented 5lb claimer.

8/1

Form: 4805F3

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Came back from a bad fall at Gowran when a staying on third in a 2m4f handicap at Cork; 18-race maiden could get into the frame.
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5th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track; solid in defeat on his last three chase runs, including over C&D; has the credentials to run well now entering handicaps.

15/2

2nd

6

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix.

100/30

3rd

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 113); unseated early on stable and chase debut at Downpatrick; ran a fine race from the front at 80-1 when second to the useful Royal Hollow at Clonmel last month; should be able to pick up a race over fences on that evidence but this looks like a more competitive race.

14/1

Form: 9-4485

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
17 lengths off Mic Drop in a Clonmel bumper but getting the hang of things over hurdles; bids to improve on a good run over 2m at Clonmel and the extra trip should not be an issue.
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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: 3B-804 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler but still a dual winner over flights; decent fourth after six months off in the Tim Duggan at Limerick and perhaps a big run off his 14lb lower mark over hurdles is on the cards.
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11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

Form: /255-D4

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Thurles maiden hurdle last season; did well on the Flat in the Autumn, winning at Roscommon and runner-up at Gowran in October when last seen; could put up a bold showing here.
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5th

18

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Paradise Lost

9st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles O’Brien

1-15 on Flat with the win coming at Roscommon in 2024 (1m4f, soft) off 64; decent efforts over hurdles this year and shaped with promise back on Flat at Gowran last time when fifth (1m6f, good to yielding); will appreciate any rain.

15/1

5th

1

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Paradise Lost

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering.

5/1

Form: 053000

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for Ger Lyons and improved for this yard when switched to handicaps but hard to fancy on the back of two tailed off efforts and a midfield run at Leopardstown.
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1st

1

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Voice Of Reason

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts, placed four times); 1-12 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Voice Of Reason

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts); 1-11 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts; very capable claimer booked.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Voice Of Reason

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose sort is 1-10 on Flat turf; won on the AW at Dundalk (1m4f) off 3lb lower in January and ran well at that venue following that; well beaten back on turf at Gowran 11 days ago (1m4f, yielding); suspicion he's not as effective on this surface.

25/1

Form: 341943

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Clonmel in November; decent maiden hurdle run at Cork last month but may have found the ground too testing at Tramore last week; each-way chance here in his first handicap.
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3rd

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Mic Drop

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: David M O’Brien

In the form of his life and seeking a hat-trick, following wins at Limerick and when beating Femme Magnifique decisively at Wexford last month (good); 2lb wrong here, but talented rider's claim offsets that; big player again, although may need to jump better now raised in class.

7/2

1st

13

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Mic Drop

10st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Improved on his three previous chase runs when winning a Limerick handicap last time over 2m1f; raised 7lb and in grade so will have to do more, but a capable 5lb claimer helps.

7/1

1st

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Mic Drop

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Point/bumper winner; reverted to hurdling at Clonmel on latest after two moderate runs over fences but in rear throughout; others are more appealing at present.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14P-4P C

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Overcame jumping errors to win a 2m7f maiden hurdle here a year ago; jumping remains a problem and let him down again at Navan last time; others preferred.
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2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Won at Down Royal (2m4f, good to yielding) in December and ran well in defeat on next two starts (2m3f/2m4f, heavy/good to yielding) prior to failing to stay 3m4f in the Ulster National at Downpatrick; could play a leading role back down in trip.

11/4

8th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler; got off the mark at the second attempt over fences in a 2m4f beginners' event at Down Royal at Christmas; beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap chase at Gowran, where heavy ground may not have been ideal; better when second in a rated race at Down Royal; hard to be sure how effectively he will stay.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler got off the mark at the second attempt over fences over this C&D (gd-yld); beaten over 6l in a handicap chase at Gowran (19.5f, heavy) latest but ground may not have been ideal; return to this venue a plus and will like the ground; chance.

3/1

Form: 74U331 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Was starting to look a bit frustrating before landing a gamble in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last month; up 9lb for that but the blinkers are retained and he looks capable of going close again.
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6th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.

7/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Beggars Rock

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.

12/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Beggars Rock

10st 12lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase (2m4f, good) last May for Declan Queally; placed over 2m4f in the first of two outings for Gordon Elliott in January; pulled up here on the second; has joined Ian Donoghue who tries a new headgear combination.

25/1

Form: 41-P05

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner in April but has struggled since; others more likely.
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13th

6

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

On The Steel

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Ballinrobe maiden winner in April but has struggled since; others more likely.

33/1

Form: 327000 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a claiming hurdle at Clonmel in October and went close in a couple of handicap hurdles in November; struggled on his last three starts but his mark is looking a bit more attractive.
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1st

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Cozone

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Won over 2m6f at this track in March and his best run since was third at Limerick last time, also over 2m6f; can go well though this trip on good ground might be a bit sharp for him.

6/1

3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

Form: 4F2P5- D

Last run: 287 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap chase at Naas last season; not seen since running well in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in March and likely to improve for it.
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7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Chosen Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Chosen Diamond

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy ground this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second here off 101; a long way below his best in three runs this season.

15/1

6th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Chosen Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy around this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second at Navan; a long way below his best in two starts this season.

16/1

12/1

Form: 0-3233

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has done little wrong; runner-up in a Galway bumper and has run well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; handicapper has not taken too many chances but an interesting handicap debutante nonetheless.
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9th

21

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

The Diddler

10st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P M Quinlan

Runner-up in Galway bumper and ran well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; dropped out tamely in handicap at Punchestown in January on soft; better ground here should suit.

14/1

16th

17

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

The Diddler

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P M Quinlan

Still a maiden but has done little wrong; runner-up in a Galway bumper and has run well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; handicapper has not taken too many chances but an interesting handicap debutante nonetheless.

12/1

16th

17

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

The Diddler

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P M Quinlan

Still a maiden but has done little wrong; runner-up in a Galway bumper and has run well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; handicapper has not taken too many chances but an interesting handicap debutante nonetheless.

12/1

Non-runners

Carrig Sam, Little Mixup

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €133.30
Straight Forecast €89.54
Tricast €477.71
Trifecta €885.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beggars Rock

TOPSPEED:

Bright Legend

The Irish Sun:

Mercury Mission

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Beggars Rock

POSTDATA:

Beggars Rock