June 07 / 16.45 Punchestown

16.45

Good

Ladbrokes “Gaffer Of All Accas” Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • 19 runners
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Ladbrokes “Gaffer Of All Accas” Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

Form: 4692-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Was an unlucky runner-up over 2m6f at Down Royal but didn't improve over 3m1f at Tipperary when off this mark; needs a bit more.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form: 8444-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden ended last year on a consistent note and put up a fine effort after a break at Tipperary over 3m1f last time; was in front of Lummi Island and Ballerina Boxer that day so is a big player with more to come.
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8

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Worcester

County Champs

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Chris Gordon

0-14 over hurdles in Ireland but ran well in some big fields last year; campaigned mainly at about 3m but interesting to see what Chris Gordon can do with him; changed hands for £9,500; market could be informative.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: F04-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Best maiden runs came over this trip the last twice; doesn't look particularly well-treated but has to be considered on handicap bow; check the market; hood added.
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3rd

2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Native Dream

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J Burke

Best maiden runs came over this trip the last twice; doesn't look particularly well-treated but has to be considered on handicap bow; check the market; hood added.

10/1

Form: 900/8-

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both handicap runs over 2m and needs to improve plenty for this major step-up in trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 60400-

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been well beaten off higher marks lately and needs to do more with blinkers on.
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14

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Rideau Canal

10st 10lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won at Thurles in testing ground in February but has been nowhere near that level since so others preferred.

40/1

15

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Rideau Canal

10st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won a 2m5f handicap chase in the mud at Tramore in February but nothing since over fences and hurdles.

16/1

13th

19

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Rideau Canal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly off the mark at Thurles in February in an amateur handicap chase (soft to heavy), winning going away on only his third run over fences; reverts to hurdles after pulled up at Limerick last time and record of 0-21 is off-putting.

9/1

Form: 6B77-P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two hurdles and a chase this year so has to return to form in a major fashion.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Nazine

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.

8/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

Form: 2P09-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Fairyhouse last winter but hasn't been near that level since; a falling mark helps but has to return to his best.
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4th

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Mr McWhinny

10st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ex-Irish 8yo; didn't get home after racing too freely over 3m on stable debut in June but was evidently well suited by drop to about 2m2f (if additional yardage is included) when scoring at Market Rasen (good) last month; could easily have more to offer for new yard; must be considered.

15/8

1st

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Mr McWhinny

10st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

0-18 under rules but he was an easy winner of an Irish point in May; well held back over regulation fences at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month but he took a strong hold and ran well to a point in that race; could benefit from this drop back in trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he was in the mix.

2/1

4th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

19:12 Uttoxeter

Mr McWhinny

10st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has struggled under rules in Ireland; hard to know what to make of facile win in Irish point (3m, good) last month after ten-month absence; market will be best guide on stable debut.

10/1

Form: 8044-6 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing fav' at Cork last time when stepped up to this trip after better efforts over 2m4f; needs to do more but not one to give up on yet.
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1st

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark over fences in a C&D beginners' in May; unseated two out in a handicap chase back here next time when still in contention; never involved at the Galway festival when tailed off (2m2f, good); capable of better back here.

15/2

15th

16

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Driveonwill

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of three for yard; off the mark over fences in a Downpatrick beginners (19.5f, gd-yld) in May (Giant Haystacks 2.75l behind in fourth); unseated two out in handicap chase back there on latest when still in contention; can't discount off 2lb higher.

14/1

Form: 066U-P C

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner scored his sole hurdle win over 2m4f in a handicap here in 2023; pulled-up on his recent return and others make more appeal.
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9th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Irish Envoy

12st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper winner scored his sole hurdle win over 2m4f in a handicap here in 2023; pulled-up on his recent return and others make more appeal.

33/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Irish Envoy

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

midfield

12/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Irish Envoy

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

midfield

12/1

Form: P/080-

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form.
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8th

6

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Numerous placings over both hurdles and fences but regressive in the spring over fences, recent Punchestown hurdles run none too encouraging either; handicapper giving him every chance but hard to be confident in.

16/1

10th

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Gali Flight

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form.

25/1

12th

10

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield

22/1

Form: /2367-

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Maiden was twice placed last winter over 2m4f but hasn't been as good since; needs to get back to that form up in trip.
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16

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Gowran Park

Rebelle Chaud

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Alan Donoghue

21-race maiden has generally middling form but strung two good performances together towards the backend of last year when a 1l third here (2m4f, yielding) and a 3l third at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding); well beaten in four starts this year but perhaps return to this track can bring out her best; previously worn tongue-tie now left off.

10/1

14

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Navan

Rebelle Chaud

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Alan Donoghue

Posted two solid efforts at Gowran (2m4f, yielding) and Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) at the backend of last year; 3m may have been too far on latest; lacks a run but has gone well fresh and could outrun likely odds.

50/1

11th

18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Rebelle Chaud

10st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Alan Donoghue

Maiden was twice placed last winter over 2m4f but hasn't been as good since; needs to get back to that form up in trip.

25/1

Form: /7499-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Flat winner became regressive over hurdles for former yard; needs to show his best after a break up in trip; the market can guide.
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8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Well-bred Flat winner is yet to score over obstacles; well beaten over hurdles four days ago and fell on chase debut previous run; needs his best to get involved.

14/1

15th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ran well off 103 at 2024 Galway festival; off the bridle from early when plugging on for third at Wexford (2m4f) in October; poor since; should enjoy the ground, but might find trip a bit sharp.

12/1

Form: 55054-

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran well over 2m6f last time but faded late pon and not sure this longer trip will suit; hood added.
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7

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Hangry

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

25-race maiden; one of his better efforts when fourth of 14 at Down Royal last month; needs to prove himself on slower ground.

6/1

7

(15)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Hangry

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

24-race maiden (0-13 on Flat) whose recent Navan run leaves him with lots to find.

20/1

Form: 63P05-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Gowran in 2023 and some decent runs since; lost form in UK last season and is now back with her former yard; visor on.
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5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Intersky Sunset

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.

16/1

12th

4

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Intersky Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.

25/1

Form: 1/00-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap for Gordon Elliott in 2023; poor in two starts for this yard and not easily fancied on that form.
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15th

10

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Kellys Birr

11st 6lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Timothy Doyle

Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap for Gordon Elliott in 2023; poor in two starts for this yard and not easily fancied on that form.

50/1

14th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Kellys Birr

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

raced in second, led 5th, clear halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

14th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Kellys Birr

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

raced in second, led 5th, clear halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

Form: 6276-P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; twice second in maiden hurdles last year but questions now after being pulled-up in a handicap on return.
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10th

12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Lady Nightingale

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Standout effort a 3.5l second in a Fairyhouse maiden last October; has struggled in handicaps, beaten 16l at Kilbeggan on latest; needs more.

25/1

Form: 00/P-P

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been poor on last three starts and is difficult to make a case for; cheekpieces tried.
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17th

20

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Getaway Erin

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: C A McBratney

Has been poor on last three starts and is difficult to make a case for; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

Form: 7000B-

Last run: 214 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was poor on handicap debut before being brought down last time; has to do much more back after a break.
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8th

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Head For Home

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

14

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Head For Home

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 off this mark at Punchestown last October (2m4f, gd-yld); pulled up on return from a 138-day break at Down Royal latest (3m, good); may have needed that and not discounted.

14/1

17

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Head For Home

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a big step forward off reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Punchestown in October when second to a clear winner (2m4f, good to yielding); respectable enough effort on soft ground at Tramore last time when fifth (2m5f); trainer in better form now, so not discounted.

8/1

Form: 6758-

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in three maidens and a bumper; makes handicap debut after an absence; of interest if market confidence.
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4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Coole Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

A hint of ability in three maidens and a bumper; makes handicap debut after an absence; of interest if market confidence.

22/1

8th

2

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:45 Wexford

Coole Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: David Kenneth Budds

His Listowel run over 2m6f two starts back wasn't bad in the context of this race; his tongue-tied fifth in bumper since is modest form.

14/1

8th

2

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:45 Wexford

Coole Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: David Kenneth Budds

His Listowel run over 2m6f two starts back wasn't bad in the context of this race; his tongue-tied fifth in bumper since is modest form.

14/1

Non-runners

Ashlia Dancer, Lummi Island, Story Rory, Godblessyourosie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €42.84
Tricast €1261.72

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mr McWhinny

SPOTLIGHT:

County Champs

POSTDATA:

Hangry

The Irish Sun:

Ashlia Dancer