June 07 / 15.40 Punchestown

15.40

Good

Ladbrokes “Get Rewarded With Ladbucks” Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 3f 55y
  • 21 runners
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Ladbrokes “Get Rewarded With Ladbucks” Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3479/

Last run: 797 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on best to land a maiden point at Necarne last month, but well beaten since in a winner of one at Ballingarry; in good hands but best watched.
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1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Bective Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Stayed on best to land a maiden point at Necarne last month, but well beaten since in a winner of one at Ballingarry; in good hands but best watched.

33/1

9th

4

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Bective Bridge

11st 4lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Cian Michael Collins

towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along after 6th, mistake and became detached 7th

66/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Bective Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Cian Michael Collins

Showed promise on debut at Punchestown but was then beaten a long way at Naas and has to leave that run well behind now.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/8

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner who made an early mistake and was well beaten at Listowel last weekend; hard to fancy.
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17

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Corbally Cross

11st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Con McSweeney

Point-to-point winner; won over 3m on handicap hurdle debut at Wexford in August; soundly beaten off revised mark at the same venue, but had an excuse (kicked at the start); more like it when third over 2m7f at Killarney recently, worth considering on chase debut; reserve.

8th

3

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Corbally Cross

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Con McSweeney

Point-to-point winner with ordinary maiden hurdle form but immediate impact in handicaps (well-backed) when winning here three weeks ago over 3m, seeing it out well; 6lb rise offset by claimer here and very much of interest, despite drop in trip.

5/1

1st

6

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Corbally Cross

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Con McSweeney

Point-to-point winner has struggled in three maiden hurdles at 2m3f-3m; probably best watched in first handicap unless the market suggests otherwise.

18/1

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Court Cave gelding who is a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Champ Kiely; never involved at Killarney last month, but no surprise should he improve upon that here; keep an eye on the market.
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8th

15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

County Final

10st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Navan maiden hurdle winner in September (2m3f, yielding); runner up in a novice handicap here (2m1f, sft-hvy) in November and beaten a head in a Grade 2 Novice at Limerick the following month; pulled up (coughing post-race) and soundly beaten in handicaps the last twice though so a revival is needed.

25/1

13th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

County Final

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E McNamara

Was runner-up in a Grade 2 novice over 2m7f at Limerick but did win his maiden over this trip at Navan; had an excuse (coughing) last time; hood added; considered.

12/1

11

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

County Final

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E McNamara

Progressive 6yo won Navan maiden before staying-on second in 2m1f Punchestown novice handicap and most recently just outstayed in 2m7f Limerick Grade 2 novice on heavy, having led between final two flights; legitimate claims back in handicap company but this looks very competitive.

6/1

Form: P-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown nothing to suggest he can get involved here; made mistakes at Killarney when last seen.
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5

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Kasper Blou

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Eoin Doyle

Has shown nothing to suggest he can get involved here; made mistakes at Killarney when last seen.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Newcomer; Kapgarde gelding who cost EUR72,000 as a 3yo; dam French 2m2f chase winner; in superb hands; interesting on debut.
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10th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Le Kap

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Shaped with promise in maidens but serious jumping issues evident on handicap debut at Clonmel on return in May; still early days for top yard but will need to cut out the mistakes; this trip may help.

20/1

6th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Le Kap

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Shaped with promise when fourth in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last June and took third place over C&D in November; failed to reproduce that form at Thurles later that month and given a break

6/1

Form: 33452-

Last run: 247 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Solid enough form in bumpers and maiden hurdles; made a few crucial errors when second in Clonmel maiden hurdle (2m4f, good/yielding) when last seen in October; rated 113 and that puts him right in the mix here if ready to rock on the back of 247-day absence.
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4th

1

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Leave In Secret

12st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Thomas Gibney

Won a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and a Galway handicap over 2m last year; some good chase runs in defeat since, including here; can improve from return effort; major step up in trip, but a player if staying.

9/1

7th

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Leave In Secret

12st 2lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual hurdles winner last season at Galway and Ballinrobe on goodish ground; creditable efforts in opening two chase runs but tailed off on handicap bow at Navan when last seen in December; may need this return.

7/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in a few points but pulled-up in that sphere last time; Rules debut; looks elsewhere.
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8

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Relax To The Max

11st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: C A McBratney

Placed in a few points but pulled-up in that sphere last time; Rules debut; looks elsewhere.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made the early running before dropping away tamely at Listowel last weekend; unlikely to be involved at the business end of this.
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9

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Simple Old Game

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Made the early running before dropping away tamely at Listowel last weekend; unlikely to be involved at the business end of this.

100/1

13

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Simple Old Game

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Shown very little in trio of point starts and looks up against it on rules bow.

50/1

13

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Simple Old Game

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Shown very little in trio of point starts and looks up against it on rules bow.

50/1

Form: 4674-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Seriously impressive when winning sole point in 2023; bumped into The Big Westerner on jumping debut but disappointing since; this is weaker than the maiden hurdles he has been contesting but has questions to answer; step up in trip should suit.
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8th

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Son Of Anarchy

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point winner; rated 130 over timber; got to within 1.75l of progressive Zanoosh on penultimate start in a handicap hurdle at Navan (2m4f, sft-hvy); bred for this game (dam a chase winner); this trip might be on the sharp side but can't dismiss.

3/1

8th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Son Of Anarchy

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Quite lightly-raced 7yo with an upward profile, landing 2m4f Punchestown handicap on soft-to-heavy in November and fine run off 10lb higher over same trip at Navan a fortnight ago, finishing strongly to take third; step up in trip looks a wise move and likely improver.

8/1

Form: 448-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fourth in a pair of maiden hurdles at Tramore and Wexford before switching to bumpers; ran well enough at Kilbeggan last time; place prospects here.
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16th

10

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

South Of Killerig

11st 4lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two runners for yard; has run well in defeat in several maiden hurdles; likely to do better in this grade so watch the market on handicap debut.

14/1

5

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:00 Kilbeggan

South Of Killerig

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has run to a decent level in three starts over hurdles and rated 104; beaten 17.5l when sixth of 21 at Punchestown (2m3f, gd-yld); place chance but probably needs a bit more to win.

9/1

11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

South Of Killerig

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fourth in a pair of maiden hurdles at Tramore and Wexford before switching to bumpers; ran well enough at Kilbeggan last time; place prospects here.

12/1

Form: 4- BF

Last run: 313 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
French recruit won 2m maiden in French provinces (soft) before joining top jumps yard; sent off favourite for novice hurdle at Galway summer festival on sole start for Willie Mullins when beaten 11l into fourth by smart winner; jumped nicely there; major player if ready to do himself justice on back of big absence.
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14

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Sysko

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Hasn't added to Punchestown maiden win (2m3f, good) of last summer, decent second to Grann's Boy at Listowel but never counting behind Duke Silver over just shy of this trip here at Christmas; questions to answer.

33/1

10

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Sysko

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Lightly raced 5yo won a 2m3f Punchestown maiden in June (gd-yld); came up short when last of seven in a listed hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good) on latest; back up in trip for handicap debut and has to be respected for top yard.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made plenty of mistakes before being pulled-up on sole point outing; best watched.
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10

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:12 Ballinrobe

Tactical Mission

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Down the field in maiden hurdle outings at Punchestown and Cork; nothing to suggest he can feature.

100/1

14

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Cork

Tactical Mission

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Peter Maher

No sign of ability in a point and maiden hurdle; likely will need more time.

200/1

13

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Tactical Mission

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Peter Maher

Made plenty of mistakes before being pulled-up on sole point outing; best watched.

100/1

Form: 204-

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam was a star; runner-up in Fairyhouse bumper on debut; bit disappointing since; cheekpieces on for hurdles bow; others preferred.
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14

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Trooper Lewis

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ms M Dowdall Blake

Her dam was a star; runner-up in Fairyhouse bumper on debut; bit disappointing since; cheekpieces on for hurdles bow; others preferred.

20/1

4th

7

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 34y

15:40 Leopardstown

Trooper Lewis

12st 0lb

J: Luke Carberry

T: Ms M Dowdall Blake

Runner-up in seven-runner Fairyhouse bumper on debut but low-key effort in a deeper race at Navan since.

20/1

4th

7

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 34y

15:40 Leopardstown

Trooper Lewis

12st 0lb

J: Luke Carberry

T: Ms M Dowdall Blake

Runner-up in seven-runner Fairyhouse bumper on debut but low-key effort in a deeper race at Navan since.

20/1

Form: 6/5

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nearer last than first in both bumper outings; too much on his plate here.
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15

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Tuffliketiger

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Patrick G Kelly

Nearer last than first in both bumper outings; too much on his plate here.

200/1

5th

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

20:30 Sligo

Tuffliketiger

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

16/1

5th

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

20:30 Sligo

Tuffliketiger

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

16/1

Form: F

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten when coming down at the last in Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; others make far more appeal.
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13

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Dr Kapoor

11st 5lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten sole point start and on second hurdle try last time; can only be watched.

50/1

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Dr Kapoor

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten when coming down at the last in Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; others make far more appeal.

100/1

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Dr Kapoor

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten on point-to-point debut 18 days ago; pedigree makes limited appeal; tongue-tie tried for rules debut.

50/1

Form: 0-9

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Neither display to date would get you excited about his prospects here; outsider with little chance it seems.
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7th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Raleagh Scope

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

Never a factor in four starts under rules last year nor in five points since February; 29l behind at Downpatrick last time; new headgear tried but hard to make a case for him.

66/1

11th

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Raleagh Scope

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Never a factor in four starts under rules last year; failed to get involved in five points since February; blinkers; difficult to fancy.

100/1

10

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:30 Bellewstown

Raleagh Scope

11st 0lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: C A McBratney

Nothing in her three starts suggests any prospect of featuring in this company.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Well held in both point outings; best watched on first racecourse appearance.
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12

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Annilogs Flame

11st 1lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Riceal Dunne

Hurdling debut at Punchestown wasn't devoid of promise but heavy defeats in maiden hurdles twice since at huge odds; watch on handicap debut unless market speaks.

40/1

11th

3

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Annilogs Flame

11st 7lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Riceal Dunne

Mildly encouraging hurdles debut at Punchestown last summer but tailed off on return at Navan in December; best watched.

66/1

18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Annilogs Flame

11st 5lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Riceal Dunne

Well held in both point outings; best watched on first racecourse appearance.

200/1

Form: 9/00-P

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Never sighted before being pulled-up at Tramore eight days ago; hard to fancy now.
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19

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Elusive Ruby

11st 5lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P A Fahy

Never sighted before being pulled-up at Tramore eight days ago; hard to fancy now.

150/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

18:45 Tramore

Elusive Ruby

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: P A Fahy

Beaten a long way in three bumpers, can only be watched on hurdles debut and not sure this extended trip will suit.

50/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

18:45 Tramore

Elusive Ruby

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: P A Fahy

Beaten a long way in three bumpers, can only be watched on hurdles debut and not sure this extended trip will suit.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Newcomer; Cannock Chase filly whose dam was well beaten both starts but was a half-sister to 1m6f/2m winner Wishing Well; watching brief advised.
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20

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Chase The Sunset

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Newcomer; Cannock Chase filly whose dam was well beaten both starts but was a half-sister to 1m6f/2m winner Wishing Well; watching brief advised.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Newcomer; second runner for the stable; Churchill filly; half-sister to 7f winner Ararat; might need this experience.
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8th

9

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Imperial Miss

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden went closest to scoring when just denied in a Galway h'cap hurdle over 2m6f last time; prominent runner should be a player again up 2lb.

6/1

8th

9

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Imperial Miss

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden went closest to scoring when just denied in a Galway h'cap hurdle over 2m6f last time; prominent runner should be a player again up 2lb.

6/1

8

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Imperial Miss

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden produced her best run in this sphere on latest in a Downpatrick maiden (2m2f, yielding); stays this far and handles soft so don't discount in first handicap hurdle.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getaway gelding who is a brother to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Masters Legacy; first reserve.
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8th

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Tantrum Boy

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

Beaten long distances at huge odds in maidens; 25-1 when towards the back on handicap debut at Clonmel; cheekpieces fitted now.

25/1

16th

11

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Tantrum Boy

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

Beaten long distances at huge odds in maidens at 2m-2m3f; could improve for this longer trip on handicap debut; check the market.

28/1

Non-runners

Big Dispute, Quantum Boy, Sekakarma

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Payout
Exacta €4.50
Straight Forecast €3.76
Trifecta €297.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

South Of Killerig

SPOTLIGHT:

Sysko

The Irish Sun:

Son Of Anarchy