November 13 / 13.00 Punchestown

13.00

Soft To Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Academy Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 2m 2f 132y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Academy Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park filly cost 20,000euros; dam 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner, sister to point winner Whisper In Court, half-sister to bumper winner Thisonetime, out of unraced half-sister to useful bumper winner The Posh Paddy; Magnier-owned so market watch advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

16

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:40 Cork

Ann Bulkley

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M F Morris

Keen both times when fourth in academy hurdles for Ciaran Murphy; off five months and now with 'Mouse' Morris.

12/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; half-sister to point winner Saint Kristobal; dam French 1m7f-2m2f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to French 1m3f Flat/2m5f chase winner Kermeline, by a classy French sire and from a decent damline; monitor the market; hooded.
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10th

12

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.

15/2

2nd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Brave Josee

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Was noted staying on from way off the pace on last two starts including at this track; could do better if getting a more prominent ride.

16/1

8th

13

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

4yo filly never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Sligo but did make late headway; tongue-tied now added and no surprise if she had more to offer here.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to bumper winner Fortune The Brave; dam placed bumpers and 2m5f/2m6f hurdles, sister to 2m hurdle winner Marley Firth, half-sister to winners The Gipper (2m hurdle) and Divine Intavention (2m-3m1f chase).
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8th

11

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Copper Rocker

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Interesting trainer/rider combination but filly has shown little so far; wasn't too far off the leaders when walking through the second-last at Roscommon last time.

12/1

11th

9

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Copper Rocker

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No show in three academy hurdles and was beaten when falling on handicap bow; made an inauspicious start to his life for new yard at Downpatrick last month when tailed off (2m2f, good); others preferred.

33/1

11th

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Copper Rocker

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No show in maidens and was beaten when falling on handicap bow at Down Royal when last seen in January; new yard now and probably best watched after break.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap purchase at 1,500euros; half-sister to 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Hiway One O Three; dam point/2m6f hurdle winner, out of half-sister to 2m4f bumper/3m hurdle winner Gli Gli.
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9th

14

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Eitilt

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and best look elsewhere today.

100/1

11th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Eitilt

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Struggled in two Academy hurdles last year and enormous improvement is required.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Price increased to 58,000euros at two; dam once-raced half-sister to winners Envoi Allen (Champion Bumper and high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase) and Fighter Allen; daughter of Crystal Ocean must be shortlisted.
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7th

17

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Highland Crystal

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dam half-sister to Gold Cup contender Envoi Allen; easy winner at Punchestown (heavy) and proved much the strongest after the final flight in Listed fillies' event at Newbury (soft) later in November; got loose on the way to the start on her third intended outing but made it a perfect 3-3 record two weeks later when making most to score at Naas (soft to heavy); the challenger she saw off last time was Tuesday's 4yo handicap winner Saratoga and this filly is one of the top two on form in this contest; stays well and should have a big say if the ground is suitable.

10/1

1st

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

13:05 Naas

Highland Crystal

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Crystal Ocean 4yo is out of a half-sister to Envoi Allen; 2-2 over hurdles in November, easily landing Punchestown maiden (heavy) and 15 days later patiently produced last and powering away in 2m1f Newbury Mares Listed on soft (second well beaten since); exciting prospect, sure to make a bold hat-trick bid.

6/4

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

12:20 Doncaster

Highland Crystal

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Won easily on debut at Punchestown (2m2f, heavy) in November and followed up in Listed race at Newbury (2m, soft) 15 days later, coming from the rear and powering clear after the final flight; following the same route as stablemate Wodhooh, who won this in 2024; leading claims.

11/8

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners; beaten 15l in sixth when favourite for a similar race at Cork last month; blinkered now and may be capable of featuring with that run under her belt; one of two for yard.
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13th

15

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Infinity Succes

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Ran respectably in an Academy hurdle on debut but has been below that level in two bumpers since; has to resume progress.

22/1

12th

13

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

17:22 Down Royal

Infinity Succes

11st 1lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: S R B Crawford

Sent off favourite for academy hurdle at Cork in October for Declan Queally but was beaten 15l into sixth; tailed off in four runner bumper at Gowran in January and has now joined a new yard; can only be watched for now.

14/1

4th

5

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Infinity Succes

11st 3lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Half-sister to five winners, notably the talented Balder Succes; beaten 15l in sixth when favourite for an academy hurdle at Cork in October; blinkered now; trainer won this with Carrigmoorna Beech last year.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to smart bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle/chase winner Journey With Me, half-sister to four winners inc Yorkist (2m-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Silent Approach (2m/2m4f chase); likely type on paper.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros vendor foal; dam useful bumper and 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Listentillitellyea, out of unraced half-sister to smart 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Tempo D'Or.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yeats filly; dam 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winners Fifth Position (useful 1m-1m2f) and Kominik (Czech 1m1f), out of French 1m7f winner, is granddaughter of French 1m3f Listed winner; market will reveal expectations.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to point/3m hurdle winner Midnight Moonshine; dam 2m hurdle/2m5f chase winner, half-sister to 2m6f chase winner Mighty John McGee, out of 2m4f bumper winner; others more likely.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester filly; dam French 8.5f AW winner, sister to useful 1m 2yo/1m2f winner Battle Of Toro, out of useful 6f-1m winning half-sister to Australian 1m4f Group 1 winner Allow; might not appreciate this ground.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Speedy pedigree but lost her place after a bad mistake three out when finishing well behind Infinity Succes at Cork on debut last month; more needed.
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8th

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Powerful Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Half-brother to AW winner; 40s for handicap debut at Clonmel, not beaten far in sixth on soft terrain and better ground should suit.

10/1

6th

12

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Powerful Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Modest Flat maiden has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles and others make more appeal.

22/1

5th

14

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Wexford

Powerful Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Last year's heavy defeats over hurdles came in races won by smart horses but she has since looked very limited on the Flat.

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well on debut at Cork last month when finishing one place in front of Infinity Succes, disputing lead three out and weakening late on; not out of things with improvement expected.
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1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:05 Down Royal

Rare Times

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Rated 95 after five runs over hurdles; maiden form modest but beaten a neck off 92 in a Tramore handicap hurdle (16.5f, good) on latest; a repeat of that would give her a chance back in maiden company.

5/2

2nd

8

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Rare Times

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Modest form in maidens and his third on handicap bow at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good) was a remote one; just 1lb lower now and will need more dropped back in distance.

8/1

3rd

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Rare Times

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Okay run in opening academy hurdle last year when fifth behind the useful Quinta Do Lago at Cork (2m2f, good); heavy ground was a possible excuse at Punchestown next time; got loose before the start in maiden company at Downpatrick in May when tailed off; may do better now in handicaps.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 32,000euros as yearling; closely related to 1m4f winner, half-sister to four winners inc Nebo (6f-1m inc 2yo Group 3; 109) and Bayan (10.6f-1m6f Flat; 92/smart 2m hurdle); dam 1m1f-2m winner (inc 2yo/Listed; 100); merits consideration.
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4th

10

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Ritz Plan

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Promise in academy hurdles over the winter on testing ground for Joseph O'Brien; modest efforts in two maiden hurdles for new yard, the latest over 2m2f here in July (good); gets all the allowances here and her rating of 102 is not bad in this company; worth a look with cheekpieces added up in trip.

5/2

7th

12

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:07 Downpatrick

Ritz Plan

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

4yo; promise in academy hurdles in the winter on testing ground; modest fourth in 4yo maiden at Roscommon (2m, yld-sft) on return from break last month, earning a rating of 104; half-sister to two good ground winners so could improve for this surface and leading chance.

3/1

4th

13

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:43 Roscommon

Ritz Plan

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: S R B Crawford

Promise in all three starts in academy hurdles on testing ground for Joesph O'Brien; off since 2.25l second at Naas in December (2m1f, sft-hvy); could go well on first run for new yard.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Bresil filly cost 15,000euros; dam unraced half-sister to useful French 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Bonne Eleve, out of unraced half-sister to high-class staying jumper Behrajan; market will guide.
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8

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Wispit Twob

10st 6lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Juvenile hurdler who was runner-up in her final start in Ireland in November but she's struggled in both runs for current yard and latest was on handicap debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft); still early days but she needs a transformation at this new trip.

10/1

11th

4

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Wispit Twob

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Ex-Irish juvenile hurdler who lived up to market expectations (rank outsider) at Sandown on debut for new yard; had wind surgery since; seems to have a better chance in this first handicap attempt; shortlisted.

9/2

Betting Forcast

6/1 Ann Bulkley, 9/1 Brave Josee, 20/1 Copper Rocker, 20/1 Eitilt, 2/1 Highland Crystal, 12/1 Infinity Succes, 16/1 Kilbarry Lizzy, 50/1 Listen Loud, 16/1 Little Bonnie, 40/1 Miss Willow Grey, 40/1 Pennies In A Well, 66/1 Powerful Rosie, 14/1 Rare Times, 3/1 Ritz Plan, 25/1 Wispit Twob