February 04 / 14.48 Punchestown

14.48

Heavy

ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 2m 3f 17y
  • 7 runners
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ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-012P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Chase winner was pulled-up in that sphere last time; runs off a much lower hurdles mark but is 1lb out of the handicap and will have to get back to his best form.
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1st

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

James The Brave

10st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Killarney handicap winner in October (2m7f, yielding) and took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Punchestown in February before third in a similar event; well-backed favourite back chasing last month, disputing lead (clear of remainder) when unseating two out at Limerick (2m2f, heavy); remains very much of interest off 2lb higher mark.

3/1

6

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

James The Brave

10st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Killarney chase winner in October (2m7f, yielding); went close to following up at Punchestown (3m, heavy); pulled up in a 2m6f contest at this venue at Christmas; took advantage of a lower hurdles mark at Punchestown last month; third in a similar event at that venue last time; back over fences now, trip possibly a bit sharp for him.

13/2

1st

7

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

James The Brave

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Chase winner was pulled-up in that sphere last time; runs off a much lower hurdles mark but is 1lb out of the handicap and will have to get back to his best form.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 733231 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Gained a deserved first win in a 2m6f handicap at this track following a series of fine runs in defeat; however, refused to race at Fairyhouse yesterday.
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1

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

Lough Nigara

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Quirky sort who can sometimes be reluctant to race; got a deserved first win after a series of fine runs in defeat at Punchestown in January (2m6f, soft to heavy); beaten just a neck back there next time; bagged another win at Thurles earlier this month, rallying to get back up by a nose despite rider dropping his whip; up 7lb but in great form.

9/4

1st

11

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Lough Nigara

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained a deserved first win in 2m6f handicap at Punchestown (soft to heavy) following a series of fine runs in defeat; refused to race at Fairyhouse next time; was again reluctant to line up at Punchestown latest but ran a cracker to be beaten a neck; big player but comes with risks attached; new headgear.

3/1

2nd

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

Lough Nigara

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained a deserved first win in a 2m6f handicap at this track following a series of fine runs in defeat; however, refused to race at Fairyhouse yesterday.

12/1

Form: 8-8471 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers and maiden hurdles before getting off the mark in a C&D handicap last time; bumped up 6lb for that and now in a stronger race so will have to progress again.
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17

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Mojoe

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Has won two of his last three starts, a 19.5f handicap here (sft-hvy) off 107 in January and a 2m3f handicap at Naas (sft-hvy) on latest in March; career high mark now but he looks progressive and the forecast rain won't inconvenience him; 1lb wrong.

9/1

1st

17

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Mojoe

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Promise in bumpers and hurdles before getting off mark on handicap debut at Punchestown in January (2m4f, soft to heavy); raised 6lb for that and comfortably held in a tougher grade next time (2m3f, soft to heavy); tough enough task again.

16/1

3rd

3

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

Mojoe

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Some promise in bumpers and maiden hurdles before getting off the mark in a C&D handicap last time; bumped up 6lb for that and now in a stronger race so will have to progress again.

4/1

Form: 4-440

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in defeat in three maidens but was poor in a Leopardstown handicap last time; is capable of better and handles heavy ground so not ruled out with a hood added.
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4th

5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

Jacko Star

11st 2lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Solid runs in defeat in three maidens but was poor in a Leopardstown handicap last time; is capable of better and handles heavy ground so not ruled out with a hood added.

12/1

4th

8

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

Jacko Star

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Bit keen at Navan in March (2m, heavy) so did well to finish a 13l fourth and looks to have a future, as breeding would imply.

8/1

Form: 208-4 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat in France and second over hurdles there too; has faced stiff tasks on two starts for this yard last season but was disappointing on comeback when favourite for a Cork maiden; capable of better so respected.
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8th

1

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Lumiere Du Large

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden rated 105 after eight fruitless runs over hurdles; highly tried at times but beaten 11l and 20l on first two starts for this yard in maiden hurdles when second at Sligo (2m2f, good) and third at Wexford (2m4f, gd-yld); place shout again.

7/2

3rd

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

18:49 Wexford

Lumiere Du Large

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Flat winner and second over hurdles in France; out of her depth in Grade 1s at huge prices in early 2025 and regressed alarmingly in three runs last season before leaving Willie Mullins; some encouragement can be taken from her recent second at Sligo on first start for Gordon Elliott; however, this appears to be a deeper race.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 77-71 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Improved form to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle over 2m4f last time, though that race lacked depth; bumped up 10lb so will have to progress again now in handicaps but is possible he could do so.
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16th

4

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

13:53 Down Royal

Needs Must

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Improved form to win a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden hurdle, beating Pat's Legacy; poised to challenge when falling two out at Punchestown; one for the shortlist.

5/1

1

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

Needs Must

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Improved form to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle over 2m4f last time, though that race lacked depth; bumped up 10lb so will have to progress again now in handicaps but is possible he could do so.

2/1

1st

2

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:43 Fairyhouse

Needs Must

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran twice last season; showed a degree of promise in a 2m3f Naas maiden won by a stablemate; opening mark of 108 may be flattering but only Pat's Legacy looks more appealing in this.

15/8

Form: 5083

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

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Payout
Exacta €6.30
Straight Forecast €6.99
Trifecta €28.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Jacko Star

POSTDATA:

Take Stock

SPOTLIGHT:

Needs Must

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lough Nigara

The Irish Sun:

Jacko Star