February 03 / 16.10 Punchestown

16.10

Soft To Heavy

Ladbrokes ‘Gaffer Of All Accas’ Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • 13 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘Gaffer Of All Accas’ Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £3.10

Form: P90075 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a Ballinrobe maiden over 2m6f last summer and best run since was when fifth at Cork last time when 3lb out of the handicap; off her proper mark today and could run well.
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5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won this race off a mark of 101 last year, her second hurdles score; however, she has been poor on her last three starts and cheekpieces need to spark a revival.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 426552

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Just 1-20 over hurdles but has plenty of placed efforts to her name too; a fine effort at Navan last time but went up 3lb for that; can run well if staying this trip; tongue-tie on.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

22/1

  • Place: £28.20

Form: 7-8067

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden in points; the best of her three maiden hurdle starts was at Fairyhouse last time and can be more competitive in this company
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11th

9

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Glenetty

11st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best effort to date was when third at Leopardstown (23.5f, heavy) in February, beaten 4l; good effort last time at Leopardstown over 2m4f when remote second off current mark; may need softer ground than this.

14/1

11th

9

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Glenetty

11st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best effort to date was when third at Leopardstown (23.5f, heavy) in February, beaten 4l; good effort last time at Leopardstown over 2m4f when remote second off current mark; may need softer ground than this.

14/1

2nd

14

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Glenetty

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, chased clear leader 2 out, soon lost second, no extra when left in second last

20/1

Form: 0030P8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner has been disappointing on her last three starts but would have a shout if coming back to her best form.
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15th

7

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Robyndeglory

11st 5lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Cian Collins

Over two years since the most recent of his five hurdle wins; good run three starts ago when third at Cork; poor since over fences at Downpatrick and hurdles at Cartmel.

14/1

Form: 107252

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in the summer and some fine runs in defeat since; ran a stormer from 3lb out of the handicap at Cork last time and if she repeats that over this trip then should be involved.
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4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Slim Marvel

10st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Slim Marvel

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland where she was effective on good ground; conditions were heavy when going close at Ffos Las a month ago (3m) and she travelled strongly deep into that race; possibilities off 4lb higher.

4/1

2nd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Slim Marvel

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland, winning just the once; made a quiet start for this yard at Chepstow but in a Class 3 handicap over 2m3f and this is easier; should handle the ground and has form over this far.

7/1

Form: 00-71P

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Sprang a surprise when winning at Tipperary in November but was pulled-up at Fairyhouse since and has questions to answer now.
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6th

6

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 146y

17:10 Roscommon

Juniper Hill

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

1-10 over hurdles; puzzling effort last time (handicap) but had made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick (2m7f beginners'), beating Betty Dutton; considered with Eoin Staples claiming the 7lb.

5/1

8th

10

6th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:17 Wexford

Juniper Hill

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

A 95-rated hurdler; made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick; opening mark is 14lb above hurdles rating; however, she is probably on the upgrade and could feature.

6/1

10

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:58 Downpatrick

Juniper Hill

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Win a Tipperary handicap hurdle off 93 last winter; modest efforts in three of her four subsequent runs and bit to prove on this chase debut.

10/1

Form: /838-0

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat at times including at this track; however, was well beaten on return back here last time and needs much more.
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9th

9

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Apples In Winter

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

0-14 under Rules and out of form when last seen in April at Naas; dropped another 2lb for that but lacks a run and may need softer ground.

28/1

12th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Apples In Winter

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

0-13 over hurdles, placed twice; encouragement from Punchestown run in February when far from disgraced under this rider but has plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.

33/1

12th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Apples In Winter

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

0-13 over hurdles, placed twice; encouragement from Punchestown run in February when far from disgraced under this rider but has plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.

33/1

Form: -415F4

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.
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9th

11

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark at Cartmel last August over this trip; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; needs to step up on more recent runs at Clonmel and Punchestown.

16/1

8th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 93-341 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner backed up some solid maiden hurdle runs in defeat when winning over 2m6f at this track on handicap debut last time; raised 10lb but this longer trip should suit and looks a strong contender.
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3rd

3

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:02 Limerick

Slotty Dotty

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a Punchestown 2m6f handicap hurdle over a year ago; back to form of late in finishing runner-up at same venue and in 3m5f Leopardstown handicap chase; tough task at the weights here.

16/1

2nd

15

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Slotty Dotty

10st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a Punchestown 2m6f handicap hurdle over a year ago; mostly disappointing in starts over fences; reverted to hurdles at Punchestown last time with a promising second; more likely to find her second victory in that sphere.

15/1

2nd

2

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Slotty Dotty

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap here just over a year ago before a poor run in this race; mostly over fences since and largely disappointing; needs a return to best.

14/1

Form: 1510-0 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner over 2m took a Down Royal maiden hurdle over 2m4f last year; however, was tailed-off on return at Limerick last time and has to put that effort behind her.
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3rd

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Lady Bluebird

11st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

In fine form; won at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) in April; another good effort off 7lb higher mark at Cork (2m3f, good); step up in trip a plus; career-best needed off this mark; due to run here 5.35 Monday.

13/2

6th

16

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Lady Bluebird

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Made most to win decisively off 11lb lower at Tramore in April (2m5f, gd-yld); beaten 7l off revised mark at Cork 15 days ago (2m3f, good); step back up in trip a plus but this is a much deeper race; big career best needed.

15/2

2nd

4

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Lady Bluebird

11st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Notched a second hurdles win at Tramore last time with a well-judged front-running ride from today's rider in first-time blinkers, winning easily by 13l; that success came against the tide of moderate form since her last win in 2024; likelihood is that she finds it hard to repeat the trick.

9/2

Form: P7-5U5

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Was narrowly denied in this race last year off 1lb higher; didn't repeat that form since but should have improved from Fairyhouse comeback last month and is one to consider.
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2nd

10

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

No Fussing

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole success came in a maiden hurdle in 2023; has run well in handicaps off higher marks than this; stayed on late for fifth over 2m6f (good) at Ballinrobe last time out in first-time cheekpieces (retained); dropped 2lb and could go well stepped back up to 3m.

16/1

5th

8

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

No Fussing

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m5f, soft) in 2023; has gone close in handicaps but hasn't looked a winner in waiting recently; mark sliding but needs to revive.

14/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

No Fussing

11st 4lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner at Thurles also ran well in 2m7f handicaps at Punchestown off 100 mark early last year (soft); lightly raced and well below best this past winter but entitled to come on from recent Cork comeback run and is down to a dangerous-looking mark.

7/1

Form: 8-7538 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has won a bumper and a handicap hurdle, both at Clonmel; a fine third at Tramore in October but was poor at Limerick last time and has to rebound.
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6th

5

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Brianna Lily

11st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

No win since 2023 but step in the right direction when a keeping on 4.75l third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) 15 days ago; effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; stays this far and in the mix with a repeat of that last effort.

11/2

3rd

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Brianna Lily

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Bumper and hurdles winner; last win came two years ago; has shown next to nothing since then; 50-1 when towards the rear at Cork on Sunday

33/1

12th

16

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Brianna Lily

10st 7lb

T: James M Barcoe

First reserve; bumper and hurdles winner but last win came two years ago; precious little shown in recent times.

Form: 47-063

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.
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2nd

18

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Whatsupnellie

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at Punchestown last month, keeping on strongly into third behind an all-the-way winner on soft; headgear combination now tried and place claims again.

9/1

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Whatsupnellie

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.

7/1

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Whatsupnellie

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €120.90
Straight Forecast €125.81
Tricast €7488.81

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Whatsupnellie

POSTDATA:

Slim Marvel

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lucky Viv

TOPSPEED:

Betty Dutton

SPOTLIGHT:

No Fussing