February 04 / 15.58 Punchestown

15.58

Heavy

ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7439.13
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 44F181 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance.
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4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Colin Motherway

Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade.

4/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance.

11/4

1st

10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Pebble Bleu

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 389356 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap here just over a year ago before a poor run in this race; mostly over fences since and largely disappointing; needs a return to best.
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3rd

3

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:02 Limerick

Slotty Dotty

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a Punchestown 2m6f handicap hurdle over a year ago; back to form of late in finishing runner-up at same venue and in 3m5f Leopardstown handicap chase; tough task at the weights here.

16/1

2nd

15

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Slotty Dotty

10st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a Punchestown 2m6f handicap hurdle over a year ago; mostly disappointing in starts over fences; reverted to hurdles at Punchestown last time with a promising second; more likely to find her second victory in that sphere.

15/1

2nd

2

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Slotty Dotty

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap here just over a year ago before a poor run in this race; mostly over fences since and largely disappointing; needs a return to best.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-8523 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been generally consistent in defeat over the last year including when beaten 6l by the improving Cousin Kate at Cork two starts ago over 2m4f; might have found 2m1f too short at Down Royal since; a player if staying this trip.
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5th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:05 Punchestown

Catchabird

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Made the breakthrough when winning a Wexford maiden hurdle last month before following up in a Navan handicap four days later; however, carries a double penalty and is the lowest-rated in this field so has a tough task on.

18/1

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Catchabird

10st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Deserved her breakthrough win in a maiden at Wexford on Tuesday; handicap form has been consistent but a 7lb penalty may anchor her since; finished behind Maxios Prime at Leopardstown earlier in the month.

7/1

1st

5

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Catchabird

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Experienced mare with 13 hurdle runs under her girth and has run creditably in plenty of them, including at this track; rated only 96 but gets weight from several of these so that brings her into contention.

4/1

Form: P7149-

Last run: 375 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Limerick over 3m in November 2024 but was soundly beaten over hurdles and fences since; best watched after a year away.
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9th

9

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Dancing After Dark

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Won over 3m at Limerick in November 2024; ran only once last year; shaped with promise when fourth at Punchestown after a long break; failed to build on that at Cork last month; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie.

14/1

7

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Dancing After Dark

11st 4lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: J G Bennett

Won over 3m at Limerick in November 2024; ran only once last year; shaped with promise when fourth at Punchestown after a long break; third-placed Catchabird gave the form a timely boost at Wexford on Tuesday; good chance.

100/30

4th

9

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Dancing After Dark

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Got off the mark at Limerick over 3m in November 2024 but was soundly beaten over hurdles and fences since; best watched after a year away.

22/1

Form: 481445

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m Gowran handicap on soft in October and has been consistent in defeat since up to 2m4f; this trip poses a question off the same mark but can run well if staying.
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2nd

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over 2m last October and some decent runs in defeat after; a lesser effort when last seen over 2m7f and this trip is a question on return.

12/1

5th

4

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won a 2m Gowran handicap on soft in October and has been consistent in defeat since up to 2m4f; this trip poses a question off the same mark but can run well if staying.

8/1

4th

10

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won well at Gowran 11 days ago in the inaugural race in this series; 10lb rise is not unreasonable; potentially a filly who could continue on the upgrade; room for improvement in her jumping.

4/1

Form: 44-007

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 2m Gowran maiden hurdle on heavy in 2024; well beaten at Fairyhouse and Navan recently so needs to leave those efforts behind.
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3rd

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Queen Nel

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E D Delany

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle over 2m in 2024; no win since and isn't easy to fancy on her poor recent form.

33/1

18

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Queen Nel

10st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Gowran maiden hurdle winner in 2024; has been tailed off in three handicap hurdle runs this season; cheekpieces on but hard to recommend.

80/1

6th

8

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Queen Nel

10st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Sole win came in a 2m Gowran maiden hurdle on heavy in 2024; well beaten at Fairyhouse and Navan recently so needs to leave those efforts behind.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -431P5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle over 2m4f on heavy but was pulled in a Limerick next time; was poor on chasing debut since when novicey and questions now; cheekpieces tried.
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20

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Katie Daniels

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Faded from two out in 2m7f at this venue in February; much improved in a first-time tongue-tie when a 33-1 winner of a 20-runner handicap at Fairyhouse; definite chance off 7lb higher.

8/1

1st

15

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Katie Daniels

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Won C&D maiden in November on heavy but hasn't gone from that, most recently weakening two out in 2m7f Punchestown handicap in February; return to this trip should suit and tongue-tie added.

20/1

Form: 46P-74

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really kicked on from that good start; however, wasn't beaten far at Navan last time over 2m4f and can run well if staying this trip; cheekpieces on.
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3

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Magic Boum

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really kicked on from that good start; however, wasn't beaten far at Navan last time over 2m4f and can run well if staying this trip; cheekpieces on.

9/2

4th

3

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Magic Boum

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Lost form last season after course 2m maiden win; failed to feature on seasonal debut at Limerick; needs a revival in form.

10/1

1

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

15:30 Downpatrick

Magic Boum

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for yard; point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried on latest in a Listed mares' hurdle at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) and came up short; return to a sounder surface and switch to handicap company offer hope of a revival; not discounted.

17/2

Form: 37-7P0 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won this race off a mark of 101 last year, her second hurdles score; however, she has been poor on her last three starts and cheekpieces need to spark a revival.
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5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won this race off a mark of 101 last year, her second hurdles score; however, she has been poor on her last three starts and cheekpieces need to spark a revival.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

Form: F008

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

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Payout
Exacta €21.10
Straight Forecast €21.43
Tricast €112.76
Trifecta €115.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pebble Bleu

TOPSPEED:

Watching The Clock

The Irish Sun:

Magic Boum

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Catchabird

POSTDATA:

Pebble Bleu