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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1st

6

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Londonofficecallin

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Very solid dual purpose performer; campaigned on the Flat and over fences this year, winning the Cork Derby and second in a Kilbeggan beginners chase; reverts back to hurdles with the stable in cracking form and makes obvious appeal.

6/1

4th

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

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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7th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

19:07 Wexford

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Both wins have been at Punchestown; recent form a good bit short of his best and drops back in trip here.

12/1

8th

6

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Sammy Smart

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Had decent form in the winter, and stays 3m, but has been struggling of late; place chance if he bounces back, and yard has had three run well here this week.

22/1

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

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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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Bright Legend

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Faye Bramley

Won 3yo maiden at the Curragh in 2023 but he hasn't run on the Flat for nearly two years and an ordinary strike-rate over hurdles in the meantime suggests he'll struggle off his current mark back at this game.

25/1

7th

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:38 Worcester

Bright Legend

11st 7lb

J: Jack O’Neill

T: Faye Bramley

1-19 over hurdles, the win gained from the front at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in April; below that form when fifth of six in recent 2m Uttoxeter handicap, though, and others in this field have much more potential.

20/1

5th

3

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:12 Uttoxeter

Bright Legend

11st 7lb

J: Jack O’Neill

T: Faye Bramley

Only win in 18 runs over hurdles was in a maiden on penultimate start in April, that after finishing a well-held third in a 2m4f handicap; latest run at Punchestown three months ago is forgiven (tried a visor) but he's unconvincing against some of these.

9/2

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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2

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:20 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Two of his three hurdle wins came at this track; some solid runs in defeat in beginners' chases but seemed to do too much in front when well beaten in a C&D handicap last time; can do better with more restraint.

4/1

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

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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1st

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Beggars Rock

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Had struggled for form before winning his second start over fences quite convincingly over 2m3f at Wexford three weeks ago; likes good ground or a slight ease and only 5lb higher; on the shortlist.

100/30

1st

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-9 over fences; hasn't really fired in 2026 and failed to exploit lower hurdles mark at Galway on latest when 28-1; needs to rediscover best.

13/2

10th

16

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Beggars Rock

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have been at around 2m5f, including Kilbeggan beginners' chase last year; just okay run on latest in Wexford handicap hurdle over this trip in May; stamina remains a possible issue.

14/1

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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5th

3

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Cozone

11st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Has won twice this season, both at this venue; scored over C&D (yielding to soft) in March off 18lb lower; went in again over 2m2f here a month ago; raised 7lb for that and has never won off a mark this high but can't be discounted in current form.

7/2

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