September 16 / 14.48 Punchestown

14.48

Good To Yielding

Nostra Supporting Laois GAA Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 14 runners
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Nostra Supporting Laois GAA Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
13 (14)
Sun Soldier

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 23364

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent form in maidens over shorter, although recent Bellewstown fourth to Touted Plan was below his best; withdrawn since on account of ground so won't want much rain; blinkers tried on second handicap attempt.
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1st

6

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Sun Soldier

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Won at Punchestown last year (1m, gd-yld) off 7lb lower; fine effort on seasonal return off this mark when not beaten far at the Curragh (7f, soft); sharper for that and nicely drawn here; interesting.

9/2

5th

6

(14)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Sun Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Gained breakthrough success in first-time blinkers at Punchestown (1m, good to yielding) in September off 70; good third off this mark at Cork when last seen in September; blinkers are getting the best from him and he's a player if ready on seasonal return.

11/2

3rd

11

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Sun Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

3yo gained breakthrough success in first-time blinkers (retained) at Punchestown (1m, gd-yld) on latest (Facethepuckout fourth); 7lb rise seems fair enough and he should go well again.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 213527 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Belatedly got off the mark over this trip at Leopardstown in March and couple of good runs since, notably clear with winner when beaten a head over 7f at Naas; six days later didn't really land a blow at Galway; can't be ruled out.
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1

(2)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:12 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner here over 1m/1m1f; stamina won't be a problem as he was keeping on when fourth over 1m4f on the AW last week (visored; last win was in these reapplied blinkers); not handicapped out of it.

8/1

21

(19)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third reserve; has only ever won here, but not easy to catch right and probably wants further these days.

6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Dark Viper

12st 9lb

J: Tara Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 090911

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Took 12 attempts to get off the mark when scoring over 7f at Leopardstown last month and quickly doubled up in similar event a fortnight later off 7lb higher, front two clear; upped in grade here but very much a player if staying.
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11

(2)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back wins in C&D handicaps during August 2025; now 3lb lower than for the last of those and a slow start was no help back here last time, having previously hinted at a return to form at Naas; the return of a hood should be a good thing.

12/1

9th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D last year, including this race; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best on first two runs this year; step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse; big chance after fifth in Naas race won by Zheleznaya Dama.

6/1

5th

1

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Altimara

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown last year; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best first two runs this year, but step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse 33 days ago; definite each-way chance.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 316866 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on turf up to 1m and in varying ground conditions; not at his best in four runs since winning at Limerick in June under today's rider so needs to bounce back; acts on soft to rain no issue.
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20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 987231 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just denied by Spent All Me Money over 7f at Naas and ran okay at Killarney before seemingly much improved back in maiden company to win over this trip at Bellewstown; hit with 11lb rise so stiff task but going the right way.
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10

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Touted Plan

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.

40/1

Form: -19471

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on seasonal return over just shy of this trip at Roscommon in May and second career win at Galway a fortnight ago under a positive ride, battling well to hold off a favourite over 7f; tongue-tie added to blinkers worn recently and this easy mile could be within his compass.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Gangsta Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Got up in the final strides over 5f here (good to firm) three weeks ago on his fourth start for this yard; he could have more to offer for this stable, especially back up in trip with his Irish wins having come at 7.5f/7f; respected up 4lb for last time.

100/30

1st

3

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Gangsta Man

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Short-headed on stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April; excuses at Newmarket (7f, good) next time and he returned to form when fourth of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good); one to consider back down in grade.

6/1

4th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Gangsta Man

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten at Newmarket last month (7f, good; has won at that trip in the past) but he failed to settle and didn't look at home on the track; prior to that he kept on strongly to go very close at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on his stable debut and he remains one to be interested in.

10/1

Form: 145826 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Experienced 3yo whose wins have been up to 1m2f and handles most conditions; not at best at Galway latest but previous narrow defeat at Killarney gives him definite claims.
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1st

3

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Sunriseontheboyne

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ben Haslam

Sent off at 22-1 and bigger when unplaced on first seven starts for this yard but was just 9-2 when exploiting a reduced mark at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, form which has already been franked; this three-time turf winner is a major player if backing up that latest performance.

4/1

8th
14 (9)
Ferrybank

14/1

Form: 737465 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Wins have come at Leopardstown (1m) and Dundalk; has been running consistently without looking likely to add to his tally but is now 8lb below his last winning mark.
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1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Ferrybank

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner on the Flat, below form on last two runs in that sphere, last seen finishing tenth of 11 over extended 1m2f at Dundalk off a mark of 63; stays 1m; off 113 days; late comer to hurdles and makes debut.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

15/2

Form: 567342

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a busy time of it in first half of season, best efforts over 7f at the Curragh, winning off 68 and good third in premier fillies' handicap; back to similar level at Navan last time, keen enough and ultimately outstayed by a 2.5l winner over a mile; this easy mile could suit.
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11th

12

(12)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Neo Smart

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Only 1-33 on turf (2-6 on AW); second of 14 over 1m1f at Punchestown last time and only 3l away over 1m4f the run before that; consistent and likely to give her running.

8/1

2nd

10

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Neo Smart

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Two wins on AW; has been running quite consistently this season; however, she has managed only one success from 32 starts on turf, and has been a beaten favourite in two of her last three starts; hard to be confident.

12/1

10th
8 (13)
Goin

25/1

Form: 33-060

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two 1m4f wins in Germany and Listed-placed over 2m; three moderate runs this term for current yard, most recently when dropped back to today's trip at Galway.
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3rd

4

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Goin

11st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Came from some way back in today's headgear to be a close third over 2m4f at Bellewstown last month; Daniel King back on board here for the Galway Hurdle winning combination and hard not to see him going close.

3/1

3rd

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Goin

11st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Flat winner in Germany was poor in that sphere at Galway but has a squeak on some of his hurdle runs, notably a fifth at Punchestown in June; the hood and tongue-tie are new.

5/1

8th

7

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Goin

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: A J Martin

Two Flat wins in Germany early in his career, and Listed-placed; can be rated a possible future handicap hurdle winner on recent form; potentially interesting back on the Flat now.

12/1

Form: 150088 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won here over 1m1f on this card last year (off 60) and third career win came at Bellewstown in April; compromised by slow starts last two outings so caution advised.
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12th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Rockbury Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a division of this race in 2024 off 5lb higher; is 10lb lower than when last winning at Bellewstown (1m, good) in April of last year; slow starts have proved costly recently, could go close if gets away on level terms.

12/1

6th

7

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Rockbury Lad

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

On a long losing sequence since a 1m Bellewstown success in the early part of last season; unplaced on his last six starts, others seem much more likely.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has winning and placed form over C&D, but has a habit of starting slowly which has been evident on turf lately; placed on last two visits here earlier this year.

10/1

Form: 0-1959 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been at 7f, including at Leopardstown in April; safely held since (excuses last time when favourite) but handicapper has relented and now 2lb below winning mark; interesting.
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12th

11

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Enchanted Garden

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

All three wins have been at 7f, including at Leopardstown in April; safely held since (excuses last time when favourite) but handicapper has relented and now 2lb below winning mark; interesting.

13/2

9th

1

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:45 Killarney

Enchanted Garden

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

Record of 3-9; might be high in the weights but this is a drop in class from two valuable handicaps at the Curragh and Jack Cleary takes off 5lb; possible.

15/2

5th

10

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Enchanted Garden

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

3-4 in 7f handicaps; winner at Leopardstown off 72 on seasonal return (7f, good); carried head awkwardly and hung from 1f out when upped in trip at this track last time; she could play a role now returned to 7f.

8/1

13th
12 (7)
Evangelic

25/1

Form: 730-4

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; placed in Newbury maiden last year but tame comeback run in Redcar handicap (7f, good-to-firm) in May before leaving Charles Hills; probably best watched on yard debut.
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10th

2

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Evangelic

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Maiden who has shown poor form (Flat/hurdles) for current stable; fitting of tongue-tie and cheekpieces needs to make a big difference back under this code.

20/1

7th

3

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Evangelic

11st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest form on the Flat (rated 63); has shown no aptitude for hurdling on his first three starts.

200/1

18th

6

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Evangelic

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest on the Flat in seven starts and didn't show anything in two recent hurdle starts to suggest he's up to winning a maiden.

66/1

14th
7 (15)
Counterculture

13/2

Form: 105-02

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.
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7th

11

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Counterculture

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Back from a break with a C&D (soft) second 1.5l behind Earls early last month and same mark now; won her maiden over C&D on heavy and not a bad run at the Curragh latest; solid chance if the visor ekes out a little bit more.

12/1

1

(17)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Counterculture

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground maiden winner who was second on soft back at Roscommon two starts ago; ran no race last time (favourite) but has a big run in her.

10/1

14th

7

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Counterculture

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.

13/2

Non-runners

Spent All Me Money, Brandon Creek

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €89.20
Straight Forecast €77.28
Tricast €408.45
Trifecta €738.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Enchanted Garden

SPOTLIGHT:

Altimara

POSTDATA:

Sunriseontheboyne

TOPSPEED:

Enchanted Garden

The Irish Sun:

Altimara