April 30 / 18.05 Punchestown

18.05

Yielding

Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 2m 4f 80y
  • 15 runners
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Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: F-3055 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 150

Form & Verdict
Last year's Topham second; fifth behind stablemate Gentleman Du Mee in same race this year, closely matched with Mars Harper on his respectable fifth at DRF at Leopardstown; 1-15 chase record is concerning.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:08 Navan

James Du Berlais

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Modest strike rate over fences (2-19); smart handicap form; second in the 2024 Topham; won at the Punchestown festival last April; out of his depth in the John Durkan on reappearance; last of three in the Howden at Ascot, squeezed for room and failed to pick up from the last; justified his second-favourite status when chasing home Appreciate It at Thurles.

11/4

2nd

4

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:20 Thurles

James Du Berlais

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Modest strike over fences (2-18); however, one of those wins came in fine style in a handicap at the Punchestown festival (2m4f, yielding) last April; no impact when 50-1 in the John Durkan on reappearance; outsider of three in the Howden at Ascot, got squeezed for room and failed to pick up form the last; capable of better

4/1

1st

2

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

James Du Berlais

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P-0046 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win in a Wexford beginners' event; ran a big race when 66-1 chance in the Plate at Cheltenham, not far off stablemate Mars Harper then; also managed a fair fourth at Leopardstown in February.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Riaan

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Chase wins have been at Wexford and Sligo on decent ground, latter occasion when beating Jesse Evans 3.5l at levels in October when last seen, albeit steady pace possibly suited; has run well fresh and has his ground here, so one to consider.

8/1

3

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:43 Sligo

Riaan

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 132; has caught the eye in some valuable handicap chases but consistency is not his strong suit and he has unseated, pulled up and been beaten 28l on his last three starts; capable of running well but comes with risks attached.

12/1

8

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:50 Killarney

Riaan

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won on chase debut in a Wexford beginners' in 2023 (2m4f, yielding); best run in recent times was a 4.5l second at the Punchestown festival off his current mark (2m4f, yielding); he has been poor in three runs following that and Kennedy prefers Mars Harper.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -90590 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in this race last year, not a great deal of encouragement from this season's form; stable has stronger candidates.
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19

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Adamantly Chosen

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Failed to add to his tally last season; fair effort in third behind a stablemate at the Punchestown festival and has Paul Townend's assistance; however, none of his three chase wins have been in a handicap.

16/1

3rd

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

prominent, prominent behind clear leader 8th

20/1

3rd

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

prominent, prominent behind clear leader 8th

20/1

Form: 452700 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
No success since a 2022 hat-trick, two Flat runs since down the field in the Grand Annual; some fair form but inconsistent in handicap hurdles last year; would be of interest if attracting market support.
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2

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

So Scottish

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run; in action on Flat and over hurdles since a good run over fences in the spring; blinkers added now; potentially interesting, though he needs to reverse Grand Annual form with Jasko Des Dames.

6/1

10

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

So Scottish

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run, well held in valuable 2m6f Galway handicap hurdle on latest; previous two Flat maiden runs were poor so seemingly fair bit to do off this opening mark but is unexposed in this sphere.

13/2

12th

9

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

So Scottish

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting.

14/1

Form: -23108 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good run of form before found wanting in the Grand Annual and the Topham; 7lb higher than when accounting for a field that included Must Be Obeyed and Lets Go Champ at Fairyhouse in January.
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Verdict Starting price

9

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

The King Of Prs

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won the Dan & Joan Moore at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) early last year; well held by Western Diego on running in the same race this year; uneven form over the last 15 months; fell three out in the Topham when 50-1 chance.

25/1

27

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

The King Of Prs

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a quality handicap at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) last January and he ran okay when eighth in this last year, beaten nearly 19l; however, he's only 4lb lower this time around and has struggled this season.

33/1

4th

9

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

The King Of Prs

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beat stablemates Path D'Oroux and Midnight It Is in this race last year; hard to fancy on this season's form; down the field at Leopardstown since remote fifth behind Drumgill over C&D.

10/1

Form: 644361 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Alternating between hurdles and fences of late, ran his best race for some time when third in a valuable 2m1f handicap chase off 126 at the DRF; unplaced at Gowran but a recent hurdles win shows he is in good heart; no chase win since March 2023.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Grange Walk

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark.

18/1

4th

3

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Grange Walk

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Last year's winner off 1lb lower but hasn't won since; below his best chasing this season, albeit set some stiff tasks; not discounted back hurdling but veteran will need to improve significantly.

10/1

Form: 079647 C

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
2-17 over fences, with both wins gained early in 2023; mostly campaigned over hurdles this season; made mistakes when beaten around 20l in seventh when reverting to chasing at Leopardstown in February; reported to have bled at both nostrils.
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5th

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Indiana Jones

11st 4lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: M F Morris

Out of sorts for a long time before returning to form with a fine effort to finish fifth in the Topham; had decent 2m form early in his career

25/1

5th

29

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Indiana Jones

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: M F Morris

He won a Grade 3 novice chase in March 2023 but this 10yo has been nowhere near that level across the last two seasons.

66/1

16th

6

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Indiana Jones

10st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: M F Morris

No success since 2023 and recent form generally poor; back from a short break with lots to prove.

25/1

Form: 294-63 C

Last run: 204 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine spell of form in handicaps the second half of 2023, winning at Galway and Listowel and second to Solness at Fairyhouse; weak form in four 2024 outings, the most recent over hurdles at Galway in October.
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Verdict Starting price

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Fighting Fit

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: J P Dempsey

Long time winless; showed a spark over hurdles in October; mark was 144 after he finished second to Solness in late 2023; no worthwhile chase form since and handicapper has now relented; still, big revival needed under Cobden.

16/1

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Fighting Fit

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J P Dempsey

Better chaser, although last win came over 2m1f at Listowel festival in 2023 (off 132); encouraging hurdles return at Galway in October but hasn't built on that in three starts since; back chasing here off considerably higher mark so claims not obvious but yard going well.

20/1

3

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Fighting Fit

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Better chaser; generally well below best last season; encouraging run at Galway on return despite slipped saddle; led most of the way when weakening at Navan; remote fifth at Tramore; 1-1 at the track; well treated relative to chase mark.

12/1

Form: 8-P530 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
In the best form of his life when winning at Cheltenham and this festival in 2023; now at the veteran stage, fair third at Cheltenham in January; finished tenth in the Plate this time, appears held by Mars Harper and Riann.
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13

(17)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Seddon

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John C McConnell

Can make the running; superb 2022-23 season was his best over hurdles/fences, including big-field wins at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals; a 10yo before his attentions were turned to the Flat and he won twice (2m1f/1m6f) last August/September; the five good handicaps since, however, have seen him comfortably held (last four were over fences); off since April; today's hood is his first ever headgear.

40/1

9th

8

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Seddon

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

led, headed 4th, prominent behind clear leader 8th

14/1

Form: 200440

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Has won only two of his 27 chase starts and his last success was in September 2023; however, he has run with credit in some major handicaps this season, including fourth in the Plate at Cheltenham, in front of stablemate Riann; below that form in the Topham.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

23rd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Mars Harper

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Left Gordon Elliott after disappointing hurdle run last autumn; well beaten again on stable debut in March but, after wind surgery, he returned to chasing with a good second at Fakenham (3m, good) 19 days ago; has possibilities if he can build on that but his last win was in 2023.

7/1

2nd

2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 2

16:03 Fakenham

Mars Harper

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Left Gordon Elliott after disappointing hurdle run last autumn and was again well beaten when returning for new stable in March; given a wind op since and reverts to chasing on a workable mark but still looks risky.

20/1

6th

3

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:13 Warwick

Mars Harper

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Best known as a chaser these days and was tailed off back over hurdles on his final run for Gordon Elliott, whom he left for £30,000; on a good mark but there's much to prove on first sighting since October.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-463P C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 151

Form & Verdict
Three Grade 1 wins in 2022; has been campaigned at a high level in recent seasons without much reward; took a step back in the right direction when 13l third in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase in February; let down by his jumping when favourite for the Topham won by stablemate Gentleman De Mee; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie.
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Verdict Starting price

1

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Blue Lord

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, chased clear leader 8th

6/1

1

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Blue Lord

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, chased clear leader 8th

6/1

3

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Blue Lord

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Three Grade 1 wins in 2022; this 10yo isn't the same force nowadays but he took a step back in right direction when 13l third of six in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good) latest; on a dangerous mark and not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 14P860 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Came on from his reappearance with a Grade 2 win in a three-runner contest at Gowran in October; well held in stronger Graded contests; ignored in the market (33-1) when in rear in a valuable DRF handicap on latest.
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1

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:50 Killarney

Visionarian

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dropping down the ratings since he won a three-runner Grade 2 contest at Gowran last autumn; no signs of a revival at Wexford last month when finishing well behind; it is hard to fancy him at the moment.

22/1

9th

1

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Visionarian

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Winner of a three-runner Grade 2 at Gowran in October (2m4f, good); well held in stronger Graded contests; poor run in a DRF handicap chase and pulled up when last seen in a handicap chase at the Punchestown festival last time from a 3lb higher mark.

18/1

Form: 31-638 CD

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Useful novice last season, ending the campaign with victory over Must Be Obeyed in this race; at least as good when third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November; disappointing in race won by The King Of Prs at Fairyhouse in January; 8ln higher than last year's winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Won a competitive handicap chase at the 2024 festival for Henry de Bromhead (2m4f, good to yielding); hunter chase victory over Hunters Yarn at Gowran Park showed that he retains considerable ability; confirmed that impression when beating all bar star hunter Barton Snow at Aintree; goes well for Sophie Carter.

7/1

2nd

17

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Ms Sophie Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Won a competitive handicap chase at the Punchestown festival in May 2024 for Henry de Bromhead (2m4f, good to yielding) and winning a hunter chase at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) last month showed that he retains considerable ability at the age of 11; firmly in calculations.

11/1

1st

3

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

16:53 Gowran Park

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Point winner in 2019 and showed a lot of ability during his time with Henry de Bromhead, the highlight when winning a valuable 2m4f handicap chase at the 2024 Punchestown festival; ran only twice last year; found a new lease of life when winning at Oldtown two weeks ago on debut for Mags Mullins; the capable Sophie Carter keeps the ride.

6/1

Form: B67411 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won a rated novice event at Down Royal in March; beat subsequent Fairyhouse winner Kiltealy Park by 8l at Wexford in his first handicap; progressive sort does not look badly treated with 7lb rise; drying ground should help.
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5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Lightkeeper

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help.

3/1

20th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Lightkeeper

12st 9lb

J: Paul Burns

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner, rated 128 over fences, flat debut, top yard, respected.

11/2

3rd

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:33 Perth

Lightkeeper

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Reversed previous C&D form with King Roly under an aggressive front-running ride from Sean Bowen here 17 days ago (good); that wasn't without the occasional scare over his fences but he's clearly capable of going well again off just 4lb higher.

5/2

Form: 787345 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
2-20 over fences; over two years since her chase wins were achieved back-to-back over 2m7f at this venue and 2m5f at Fairyhouse; best 2024 run when second to Lets Go Champ in this race; fair fourth over 3m1f at Naas in March; cheekpieces tried after last week's Fairyhouse fifth.
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5

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Must Be Obeyed

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

2-23 over fences, those wins gained mid-winter in 2022/23 season; fourth in two handicap runs in recent months; was due to run in the 6.30 here on Friday; not suited by the race conditions.

20/1

3rd

20

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Must Be Obeyed

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Gibney

Back-to-back chase wins two years ago; nothing since then, finished in front of Lightkeeper when fourth at Wexford when last seen (2m3f, good); that was her best run for a while; refused to line up at Punchestown in April, so comes with risks attached.

20/1

4th

6

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Must Be Obeyed

10st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

2-22 over fences; poor form recently and a 10l fourth of eight at Punchestown last month wasn't hugely encouraging; refused to line up at Punchestown in April; a risky profile and others are in better form.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €62.20
Straight Forecast €54.08
Tricast €465.59
Trifecta €578.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

James Du Berlais

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightkeeper

TOPSPEED:

Lets Go Champ

POSTDATA:

James Du Berlais

The Irish Sun:

James Du Berlais