January 25 / 14.25 Naas

14.25

Heavy

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 2f 150y
  • 13 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sleet

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 457514

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the Flat; caught the eye of the stewards when fifth on his handicap debut at Gowran in October; won narrowly at Limerick before being raised in class off his revised mark at Leopardstown; satisfactory fourth then implies he could be involved here.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Matt Connor

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player.

10/1

1st

10

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered.

11/4

1st

5

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Matt Connor

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Two wins on the Flat; caught the eye of the stewards when fifth on his handicap debut at Gowran in October; won narrowly at Limerick before being raised in class off his revised mark at Leopardstown; satisfactory fourth then implies he could be involved here.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 50-754

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Beaten 6l in fourth behind King Kali at Limerick on handicap debut; may get closer now on these revised terms; yet to reach the first three, but not much mileage on the clock.
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3rd

7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Peaceinthevalley

12st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Bailey

T: Fred Timmis

Ex-Henry de Bromhead; fair novice hurdler, but pulled up on only start over fences; fair third in a maiden point in April on stable debut; tongue-tie on; has a much stiffer task here.

8/1

5

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

Peaceinthevalley

11st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Took a 6l fourth on handicap hurdle debut at this venue (2m, heavy); improved on that when runner-up at Naas (2m3f, heavy); disappointing favourite at the same venue last time and now switched to chasing.

4/1

8th

16

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Peaceinthevalley

10st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Henry De Bromhead

Took a 6l fourth on handicap debut at Limerick (2m, heavy); improved on that when runner-up at here (2m3f, heavy) last time; stayed on but no match for the winner that day; up 3lb but not much mileage on the clock.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 14-553 C

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 3lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Veteran six-time winner; produced several good displays off his much higher chase mark during 2025; hard to be sure how effectively he will cope on his return to hurdling at the age of 13
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5th

1

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Rebel Gold

11st 12lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; continues to show plenty of zest, in front of Piccolo Player when third at Naas 13 days ago.

11/2

3rd

15

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Rebel Gold

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; weakened into a 19.5l third here last time (2m3f, heavy); 13l behind Peaceinthevalley on that occasion; hit the front early that day, so perhaps can get closer more patiently ridden.

16/1

3rd

8

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Rebel Gold

11st 3lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran six-time winner; produced several good displays off his much higher chase mark during 2025; hard to be sure how effectively he will cope on his return to hurdling at the age of 13

10/1

Form: 527282

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent sort but enters calculations on last month's second over 2m at this venue, when those behind included King Kali (fourth) who was returning after a lengthy absence; three seconds from his last five starts, but lesser displays in between; blinkered first time.
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4th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Club Manager

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Not the most consistent sort but enters calculations on last month's second over 2m at this venue, when those behind included King Kali (fourth) who was returning after a lengthy absence; three seconds from his last five starts, but lesser displays in between; blinkered first time.

13/2

2nd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Club Manager

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower.

12/1

2nd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Club Manager

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower.

12/1

Form: 190255 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Two wins include 2m3f Downpatrick handicap last summer off 114; career-best when clear second to a progressive type over 2m at Navan in the middle of last month; not as good in two more recent Punchestown outings; ran out of steam in a 2m5f race two weeks ago, this trip may suit better.
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2nd

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Theflyingbee

11st 7lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Useful mare; went a bit high in the ratings after winning at Downpatrick last June; now back on a mark only one pound higher and holds a big chance in this company on the strength of her third placing in a 24-runner contest at the Punchestown festival.

5/1

3rd

17

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Theflyingbee

11st 8lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Added a second hurdling win at Downpatrick last June off 2lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft), but recent runs had gotten progressively worse until return to form of sorts at Bellewstown last month when an 8.5l third (2m1f, yielding).

15/1

3rd

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Theflyingbee

11st 10lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Dual winning hurdler, with the latest win coming at Downpatrick last June off 3lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft); good second at Navan in September (2m, soft to heavy) but performances have become progressively worse since and beaten 30l at Naas last time (2m3f, heavy).

10/1

Form: 775463

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Fair handicap form and may improve; finished only 2l behind Theflyingee when third at Navan and may reverse form with that rival, unplaced twice since then; gets weight from all 12 rivals, solid chance.
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9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Mon Sheriffe

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Third over 2m at Navan in December (2m, soft to heavy) but poor in two subsequent runs on heavy at Naas and Gowran; improved effort at Bellewstown last time when a 9.5l sixth (2m1f, yielding); others make more appeal.

7/1

6th

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Mon Sheriffe

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Was third over 2m at Navan in December but has been poor twice since; the hood worn last time is left off and needs to rebound.

22/1

Form: 16/P6 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has had four runs (two on Flat) after long absence; held by Theflyingbee and Mon Sheriffe on Navan running.
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5th

7

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Granville Street

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Only Flat win came over this trip at Galway in 2023 but went close at Navan last month, every chance in a three-way photo when beaten a neck (1m5f, good-to-yielding); 3lb higher but has his chance again.

13/2

2nd

5

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Granville Street

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Only Flat win came in 2023; fit from hurdling but hard to fancy on recent evidence.

25/1

14th

11

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Granville Street

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has had five runs (two on the Flat) after long absence; safely held by Rebel Gold and Peaceinthevalley based on meeting here last time; hard to fancy.

80/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2190-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat and single hurdles win came in Fairyhouse 3yo maiden 13 months ago; not disgraced in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; however, has struggled in handicaps since; plenty to find with Theflyingbee on recent running.
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8th

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Beyond Your Dreams

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won on the Flat and single hurdles win came in Fairyhouse 3yo maiden 13 months ago; not disgraced in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; however, has struggled in handicaps since; plenty to find with Theflyingbee on recent running.

10/1

12

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Beyond Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.

7/2

12

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Beyond Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.

7/2

Form: 5530

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in two points for Michael Goff; disappointing since but had an excuse (badly hampered after two out) in the Clonmel maiden won by Mystic Malina; worth a market check on handicap debut.
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9th

12

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Justatan

10st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Unbeaten in two points for Michael Goff; disappointing since but had an excuse (badly hampered after two out) in the Clonmel maiden won by Mystic Malina; worth a market check on handicap debut.

6/1

5th

4

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Justatan

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Won points in 2023/24 on yielding and heavy ground; beaten 25l in a Wexford bumper on return from an absence; can do better with that run behind him now tackling hurdles.

3/1

5th

1

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:36 Wexford

Justatan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Won two points in 2023/24 on yielding and heavy ground; sold for 74,000euros after; dam is unraced half-sister to winners Grozni (bumper and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase) and Donskoye (french 2m6f chase); has been away a while but has ability and the market should be informative.

6/1

Form: /1730- CD

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
C&D winner early last year after a long absence; fair third over 3m at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start last season; has changed stable and could go well given his ability to win when fresh.
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12th

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Doctor Churchill

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Naas winner early last year for former yard after a long absence (2m3f, heavy); backed into favourite when tailed off on stable debut at that venue in January; capable of a better showing than that.

14/1

10th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Doctor Churchill

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner early last year after a long absence; fair third over 3m at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start last season; has changed stable and could go well given his ability to win when fresh.

12/1

13th

17

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Doctor Churchill

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Bolted up on yard debut on the back of an absence in January and bounced back from a lesser run when beaten roughly 2l at Fairyhouse earlier this month; both wins on heavy but versatile with regards to conditions and drop back in trip fine too.

33/1

Form: 031-41 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher.
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13th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

King Kali

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; built on Naas fourth in December when scoring at Limerick (2m, heavy); always in rear when pulled up at Naas in January; veteran could feature if he bounces back.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

King Kali

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher.

6/1

Form: 2478

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdle showed mild promise; met interference at Limerick and the run is best ignored; worth a market check
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14th

13

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Rony Has

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdles showed mild promise; tailed off at Limerick next time; pulled up on handicap debut at Naas; worth a market check.

16/1

9

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Rony Has

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdle showed mild promise; met interference at Limerick and the run is best ignored; worth a market check

10/1

4

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:58 Listowel

Rony Has

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Half-brother to five winners in France. dam little form, sister to useful dam of top-class staying chaser Royale Pagaille; went close to winning a bumper at Worcester for Jamie Snowden on debut; trip should suit for Irish/hurdling debut.

5/1

Form: 6-01

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner on soft last March; not disgraced when sixth of 13 in a bumper at Cork; won a weak maiden at Clonmel on second hurdles start; not guaranteed to uphold form with third-placed Justatan (beaten favourite) who met trouble in running.
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2nd

8

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Mystic Malina

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Daniel G Murphy

Point-to-point winner; won a weak Clonmel maiden on her second hurdles start and relished the step up to 3m to land a Cork handicap in March, appreciating better ground under a hold-up ride to win going away; ground possibly on the soft side but still a positive run when seventh of 20 in a Fairyhouse Listed contest (3m, yielding to soft) last time; player.

13/2

7th

21

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 170y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Mystic Malina

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Daniel G Murphy

Point-to-point winner; won weak maiden at Clonmel on second hurdles start and most recently relished step up to 3m to land Cork handicap last month, appreciating better ground under hold-up ride to win going away; 6lb rise okay, can go well if ground dries out.

14/1

1st

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Mystic Malina

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Daniel G Murphy

Point-to-point winner; won a weak maiden at Clonmel on second hurdles start; never involved and pulled up on handicap debut at Naas; up against it.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €150.90
Straight Forecast €101.60
Tricast €457.05
Trifecta €810.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mon Sheriffe

The Irish Sun:

Beyond Your Dreams

TOPSPEED:

Theflyingbee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rebel Gold

POSTDATA:

Mon Sheriffe