April 28 / 15.05 Punchestown

15.05

Yielding

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £51217.39
  • 2m 3f 81y
  • 25 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -31818 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut here (2m, heavy) in November; won again off his revised mark of 120 here in January (2m5f, sft-hvy); drop back to 2m didn't suit at Fairyhouse latest; better expected over this longer trip; chance.
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1st

2

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Powerful

11st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won on handicap debut here (2m, heavy) in November; won again off his revised mark of 120 here in January (2m5f, sft-hvy); drop back to 2m didn't suit at Fairyhouse latest; better expected over this longer trip; chance.

12/1

8th

11

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Powerful

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark on handicap debut over this trip at Punchestown in November (heavy) and returned there on latest nicely improved to win over 2m5f in January; had a break since and reverts to 2m off 8lb higher mark.

12/1

28/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 250224 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
British challenger; dual-purpose; has won on the AW on the Flat but is 0-10 over hurdles; went close off 1lb lower at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) in January; ground may have been too lively at Southwell latest; could outrun his odds back on easier ground.
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3rd

22

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Moab

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

British challenger; dual-purpose; has won on the AW on the Flat but is 0-10 over hurdles; went close off 1lb lower at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) in January; ground may have been too lively at Southwell latest; could outrun his odds back on easier ground.

28/1

4th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Moab

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

No match for the winner in his last two races over hurdles but both were well handicapped and returning to a longer trip looks the right move; on the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Moab

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Flattered by close proximity to one who hacked up at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) but still ran well; fine over this shorter trip and didn't run too badly on the AW last time.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 12-772

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner is 2-19 over hurdles; 8l behind Laughing John when runner up in qualifier for this at Wincanton on penultimate; modest run on the level at Musselburgh on latest; others make more appeal.
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5th

7

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Almuhit

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back.

9/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Almuhit

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected.

7/2

Form: 5-2322

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Scottish raider; 0-5 but getting closer with each run this season; 2.5l behind Judicial Deference on penultimate at Kelso (22.5f, heavy); beaten a neck at Hexham on latest (2m4f, soft); cheekpieces go on now; can't discount.
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5th

21

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Another High Five

10st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Scottish raider; 0-5 but getting closer with each run this season; 2.5l behind Judicial Deference on penultimate at Kelso (22.5f, heavy); beaten a neck at Hexham on latest (2m4f, soft); cheekpieces go on now; can't discount.

25/1

2nd

1

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Another High Five

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Lightly raced sort who took a big step forward on his handicap debut when a running-on second of eight at Kelso (2m6f) 40 days ago; this Irish point second merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

4/1

Form: 221622 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.
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6th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onefortheditch

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.

14/1

2nd

16

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onefortheditch

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Onefortheditch

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences and over hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize here at the DRF; not far off Whimsy and Maxios Prime, and in front of Tequila Talkin' and Shoda.

8/1

Form: 92-464

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
1-9 over hurdles; attempted to make all when finishing behind a couple of these at Cork latest (2m4f, yielding); probably up against it in this company and might prefer softer ground than this.
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3rd

1

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Moylussa

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Maike Magnussen

A winner over hurdles and now goes chasing on the back of a 2l third in a 2m handicap at Ballinrobe; handles soft ground and he has a pointing background.

10/1

3rd

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Moylussa

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Maike Magnussen

1-10 over hurdles but without a win since scoring in a Tipperary maiden (16.5f, soft) in October 2024; not a bad run at Cork on penultimate (2m4f, yielding) but didn't back it up at Punchestown latest; others look more solid.

16/1

Form: 93P211 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Arrives here in top form after winning back to back handicap hurdles at Cork over 2m4f (Onefortheditch 1.5l behind in second) and 3m; has gone up a total of 14lb and this is tougher but can't discount in current form.
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8th

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

Arrives here in top form after winning back to back handicap hurdles at Cork over 2m4f (Onefortheditch 1.5l behind in second) and 3m; has gone up a total of 14lb and this is tougher but can't discount in current form.

11/1

1st

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner notched up a first handicap win over 2m4f (yielding) here 17 days ago; raised 7lb and moves up in trip but should be competitive again, though wouldn't want the track to dry out (non-runner on account of gd-yld before).

9/2

1st

7

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point and maiden hurdle winner; tailed off on chase bow at Cork in November; reverted to hurdling 12 days ago when staying on to finish second to Sky And Sand at Gowran (2m4f, heavy); player from 3lb higher.

8/1

Form: 009830 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
1-16 over hurdles; ran well when a close third at Cork off 1lb higher on penultimate (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back from disappointing Fairyhouse run latest; others look better treated.
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8th

2

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Must Go Now

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Edward Cawley

Won a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (2m4f, yielding to soft) in early 2025 but only one effort of note in the past 12 months, when third in first-time cheekpieces at Cork in March; tailed off in both his beginners' chases.

25/1

10th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Must Go Now

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

1-17 over timber and rated 109; always behind when beaten 77l on sole chase start at Leopardstown in March (21.5f, yielding); mid-field in Punchestown handicap hurdle latest; others make more appeal.

28/1

9th

16

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Must Go Now

10st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Edward Cawley

1-16 over hurdles; ran well when a close third at Cork off 1lb higher on penultimate (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back from disappointing Fairyhouse run latest; others look better treated.

33/1

Form: 32U-11 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
British challenger is 2-2 since tackling handicaps; won a three runner race at Doncaster (16.5f, gd-sft) off 106 then won in emphatic style at Wincanton upped to 2m4f (gd-sft) off 2lb higher; hiked up 10lb and moves up in grade but could be more to come; cheekpieces go on.
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10th

7

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Laughing John

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

British challenger is 2-2 since tackling handicaps; won a three runner race at Doncaster (16.5f, gd-sft) off 106 then won in emphatic style at Wincanton upped to 2m4f (gd-sft) off 2lb higher; hiked up 10lb and moves up in grade but could be more to come; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

1st

11

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Laughing John

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Built upon the promise shown in junior hurdles last year (including on soft ground) when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; had just two rivals to beat on that occasion but the form still looks solid and he's open to further improvement for top yard.

6/1

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:40 Chepstow

Laughing John

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

led at steady pace, increased tempo from 3 out, pushed along when edged left and unseated approaching last

5/6

Form: -67460 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.
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11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

Form: 575141 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

4

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Matt Connor

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f.

9/2

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

Form: 383643

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles; best run yet on handicap debut here on latest when a 3.5l third of 15 behind Powerful (2m5f, sft-hvy); 3lb rise for that seems a touch harsh and not sure this drop in trip will suit.
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14

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Moon Mission

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of a 2m2f Cork novice event on good ground in May, not so good in Wexford conditions event later same month; seemingly has a bit to do back in handicap company off this sort of mark.

16/1

5th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Moon Mission

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Twice third in bumpers; third on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown (2m5f, soft to heavy) in January; beaten a lot farther by the same winner when mid-field in a festival handicap at the same venue; suited by drop in trip and better ground when winning a novice event at Cork early this month; more on his plate here.

8/1

Form: 517214 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner is 0-23 over hurdles; rated 12lb lower in this sphere but failed to exploit his lesser mark on last start over timber at Gowran; cheekpieces need to eke out more.
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7th

9

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Krabat

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Pair of Limerick wins last season and fair fourth to Supreme Jet at Wexford on latest chase start; well beaten in last year's renewal and best on testing ground.

12/1

14th

19

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Krabat

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Three-time chase winner is 0-23 over hurdles; rated 12lb lower in this sphere but failed to exploit his lesser mark on last start over timber at Gowran; cheekpieces need to eke out more.

33/1

4th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Krabat

10st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

In good form this season, gaining second Limerick win last month, coming late under patient ride to win going away (2m4f) on preferred heavy ground; nudged up to near career-high mark now and quicker ground a slight concern.

7/1

Form: 59643

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Much improved effort on handicap debut at Down Royal in March when a 1.25l third of 19; this much tougher and he's 2lb wrong but he's unexposed and can't be totally discounted.
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1st

14

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Fairlander

10st 12lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Placed in a decent point and ran well on handicap debut when third of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, yielding) in March; well held at the festival here, but should be competitive back down in grade

8/1

15th

25

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Fairlander

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Much improved effort on handicap debut at Down Royal in March when a 1.25l third of 19; this much tougher and he's 2lb wrong but he's unexposed and can't be totally discounted.

22/1

7/1

Form: 3-3126

Last run: 120 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Roscommon maiden hurdle last September (15.5f, gd-yld); respectable run on handicap debut here in November (19.5f, heavy) but disappointed in a stronger race at Limerick (2m, sft-hvy) when last seen; may do better back on a sounder surface.
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5th

18

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Rakki

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W P Mullins

Fairly useful hurdler last season, winning Roscommon maiden; well held in handicaps however, latest at same venue last month; standout flat run for Alan King when touched off in 1m6f Sandown handicap two years ago (Cock And Bull third); noteworthy jockey booking for flat return.

7/1

7th

8

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Rakki

10st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Won his maiden hurdle here in September (15.5f, gd-yld); creditable run when second in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in November; disappointed both starts since, including when beaten 30l at Punchestown on return from break in April; sharper for that and tongue-tie goes on now.

10/1

16th

12

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Rakki

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Off the mark in a Roscommon maiden hurdle last September (15.5f, gd-yld); respectable run on handicap debut here in November (19.5f, heavy) but disappointed in a stronger race at Limerick (2m, sft-hvy) when last seen; may do better back on a sounder surface.

7/1

Form: 633531 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles, the win coming in a Sedgefield maiden on latest (2m4f, good); previously proved no match for Laughing John in a handicap at Wincanton and work to do to turn that form around in new headgear.
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5th

3

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:12 Uttoxeter

Bright Legend

11st 7lb

J: Jack O’Neill

T: Faye Bramley

Only win in 18 runs over hurdles was in a maiden on penultimate start in April, that after finishing a well-held third in a 2m4f handicap; latest run at Punchestown three months ago is forgiven (tried a visor) but he's unconvincing against some of these.

9/2

17th

11

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Bright Legend

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles, the win coming in a Sedgefield maiden on latest (2m4f, good); previously proved no match for Laughing John in a handicap at Wincanton and work to do to turn that form around in new headgear.

20/1

1st

1

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Bright Legend

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

A fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser for Denis Hogan; went too keenly on his first three outings for his current yard but bounced back to form when (refitted with tongue strap) third of 15 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 35 days ago; the clear form pick back in maiden company; headgear retained.

5/4

Form: P-5438 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Has come up dry since winning a handicap chase at Galway in October 2024; soundly beaten all four starts this term; won his maiden hurdle here but others arrive in better form.
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18th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Grandero Bello

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Has come up dry since winning a handicap chase at Galway in October 2024; soundly beaten all four starts this term; won his maiden hurdle here but others arrive in better form.

50/1

8th

4

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Grandero Bello

10st 11lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Dual chase winner with last win coming at Galway in October 2024 (2m7f, soft); tailed off in a Grade 2 hurdle on seasonal return at Navan and similar story in a Listed handicap chase back there next time (2m5f, soft to heavy); distant third over hurdles at Gowran last month (2m4f, heavy); back down to winning mark now but others more likely.

12/1

3

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

16:15 Punchestown

Grandero Bello

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 7th

25/1

Form: 242222

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden over hurdles; runner up in five of his last six starts, including in handicaps here at 2m3f and 2m5f; beaten 9.5l in maidens the last twice at Navan and Clonmel; place shout returned to handicap company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:37 Downpatrick

San Hilario

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Latest run in a Punchestown handicap needs forgiving but runner-up in five of his 11 races over hurdles and brings the best form into this maiden.

4/5

20th

9

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

San Hilario

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Ten-race maiden over hurdles; runner up in five of his last six starts, including in handicaps here at 2m3f and 2m5f; beaten 9.5l in maidens the last twice at Navan and Clonmel; place shout returned to handicap company.

12/1

2nd

10

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:12 Clonmel

San Hilario

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Nine-race maiden over hurdles, runner-up four times, including the last three times; latest when 9.5l behind Hens Tooth at Navan over 2m6f when trip may have stretched him; runner-up in handicap off 118 prior to that so he sets a decent standard back down in trip.

9/4

33/1

Form: 20062P

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Good run when a 3.5l sixth at Leopardstown in December and narrowly denied on his next start at Down Royal (20.5f, yielding); pulled up on latest at Wexford, however, and needs to bounce back in first-time blinkers; 2lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

16

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Accustomed

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: E D Delany

Best form is over around 2m4f, including when runner-up in Down Royal handicap in March; two poor efforts followed but ran into a solid fifth over 3m at Punchestown last month and could build on that.

12/1

5th

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Accustomed

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E D Delany

Best form is over 2m4f, inclduing when runner-up in Down Royal handicap in March; has run poorly since and tries longer trip here with headgear removed; did win a soft-ground point over 3m.

12/1

21th

24

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Accustomed

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E D Delany

Good run when a 3.5l sixth at Leopardstown in December and narrowly denied on his next start at Down Royal (20.5f, yielding); pulled up on latest at Wexford, however, and needs to bounce back in first-time blinkers; 2lb wrong.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2111B D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 2411

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 12333

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
British challenger won a novice at Market Rasen on his second start; third off this mark in both handicaps, over 24.5f at Haydock and 21.5f at Wetherby; needs to find a bit more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Freshers Week

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

British challenger won a novice at Market Rasen on his second start; third off this mark in both handicaps, over 24.5f at Haydock and 21.5f at Wetherby; needs to find a bit more.

14/1

3rd

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Freshers Week

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Low-mileage 5yo whose broadly solid record includes point/hurdle wins; placed at Haydock (3m) on handicap debut most recently, while shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; likely to perform well.

14/1

3rd

1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Freshers Week

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

3m Irish point winner in April who followed up on stable debut in Market Rasen novice in October before matching that form when second at Ludlow (also about 2m5f, good) the following month; below par on softer ground at Doncaster in December but drying conditions should help and goes up in trip for this handicap debut; unexposed and considered.

5/1

Form: 75241

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 2-1352

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Justified short odds to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in November (2m, sft-hvy); placed in both handicap hurdle starts since, over this C&D (sft-hvy) and back at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yld-sft); new blinkers could eke out more; player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Sticwiththeprocess

10st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: T M Walsh

Justified short odds to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in November (2m, sft-hvy); placed in both handicap hurdle starts since, over this C&D (sft-hvy) and back at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yld-sft); new blinkers could eke out more; player.

17/2

2nd

6

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Sticwiththeprocess

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: T M Walsh

Favourite when touched off in this race last year (off 105) and reappeared to land 2m maiden here in November on similarly testing ground; beaten favourite both starts since, latest when dropping out tamely before last in C&D rated novice in January; tongue-tie now added to cheekpieces worn the last twice.

7/1

5th

4

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:58 Fairyhouse

Sticwiththeprocess

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: T M Walsh

Went close in a handicap hurdle over C&D on his final stat last season; justified odds-on favouritism in a 2m maiden here in November on return; beaten 10l when favourite over a trip a little shorter than this in a handicap at Punchestown later that month.

5/2

Form: 3-2364

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run his best two races on good ground; beaten 7.75l when fourth behind a couple of these in a qualifier for this race at Wetherby last time; likely capable of better and can't discount.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Assertive Walk

10st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Maiden has run his best two races on good ground; beaten 7.75l when fourth behind a couple of these in a qualifier for this race at Wetherby last time; likely capable of better and can't discount.

22/1

4th

12

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Assertive Walk

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Four-race maiden whose form dipped in Ayr handicap (2m4f) most recently; however, he's in good hands and may do better still; remains attractively treated on his first couple of efforts.

16/1

6th

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Assertive Walk

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Very unexposed 6yo who has finished close up in two small-field hurdles this year (2m6f/3m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but has plenty of scope for improvement.

7/1

Non-runners

Judicial Deference, Whatsavailable, Kobalt St Georges

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €110.10
Straight Forecast €72.14
Tricast €1307.64
Trifecta €1725.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Powerful

POSTDATA:

San Hilario

TOPSPEED:

Assertive Walk

SPOTLIGHT:

Moab

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Matt Connor