April 28 / 15.40 Punchestown

15.40

Yielding

Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £38413.04
  • 2m 0f 132y
  • 21 runners
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Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 10P-P1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang at Fairyhouse under this rider latest, winning by 5l with a few of these behind; a 9lb rise for that seems fair but overall profile suggests he's far from guaranteed to back that up; obvious chance if he does.
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1st

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Kalix Delabarriere

10st 9lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Back to form with a bang at Fairyhouse under this rider latest, winning by 5l with a few of these behind; a 9lb rise for that seems fair but overall profile suggests he's far from guaranteed to back that up; obvious chance if he does.

10/1

1st

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Kalix Delabarriere

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner but has been poor on last three starts in handicaps, pulled up after never counting at DRF in February; cheekpieces added but very hard to be confident in (1lb wrong).

25/1

17

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Kalix Delabarriere

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner but has been poor on last two starts and has an absence to overcome, so others preferred.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -12507 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts, a bumper at Fairyhouse last April and a Cork maiden hurdle on his seasonal return in November; 7.5l second in Fairyhouse Grade 3 later that month but soundly beaten in three runs since, including in handicaps last twice; more needed.
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2nd

9

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Im Slippy

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Won his first two starts, a bumper at Fairyhouse last April and a Cork maiden hurdle on his seasonal return in November; 7.5l second in Fairyhouse Grade 3 later that month but soundly beaten in three runs since, including in handicaps last twice; more needed.

16/1

7th

8

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Im Slippy

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Won a 2m maiden hurdle here and was second in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse since; however, he has to rebound from a poor handicap run last time.

14/1

10th

2

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Im Slippy

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Fairyhouse debut bumper winner (2m, soft to heavy) and followed up at Cork over hurdles (2m, yielding); good effort when a 7.5l runner-up behind Supreme candidate Talk The Talk in a Grade 3 in November; must rebound from poor showing at Punchestown last time when last of five despite being the 7-4 favourite; makes handicap debut.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: -38049 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 1-10 over hurdles; good effort at big odds when a 4.5l fourth of 18 in the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March; didn't back that up at Fairyhouse on latest; would have a place chance with a repeat of that Sandown run.
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3rd

12

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Messerschmitt

10st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose; 1-10 over hurdles; good effort at big odds when a 4.5l fourth of 18 in the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March; didn't back that up at Fairyhouse on latest; would have a place chance with a repeat of that Sandown run.

20/1

9th

12

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Messerschmitt

10st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Noel Meade

Hasn't added to Galway 3yo maiden win although last month's return from winter break was encouraging, not fluent last when fourth of 18 behind Mondo Man in Imperial Cup at Sandown; runs off same mark here, rider's claim a positive.

10/1

4th

9

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Messerschmitt

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Noel Meade

Irish-trained 5yo who failed to threaten on his last two hurdle starts last autumn; however, a break may have helped and he was a close third of 15 at Galway (2m1f, good) last August; his maiden hurdle win came on yielding to soft; has an each-way shout if back on song; tongue-tie is left off.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2-121P D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
British raider; dual Grade 3 bumper winner in France; won two of first four starts over hurdles for this yard but a bad mistake two out proved costly when pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso latest; could go well if puts in a clear round of jumping.
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4th

8

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Khrisma

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nicky Henderson

British raider; dual Grade 3 bumper winner in France; won two of first four starts over hurdles for this yard but a bad mistake two out proved costly when pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso latest; could go well if puts in a clear round of jumping.

6/1

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Khrisma

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 bumpers in France and she made it 2-5 in novice hurdles when scoring cosily at Market Rasen (2m, soft) last month; also effective on good ground; in top hands and could be better than her opening mark.

11/8

1st

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Khrisma

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 bumpers over 1m4f on soft in France and showed useful form when placed in 2m novice events last year; got off the mark over hurdles with a minimum of fuss at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in November and beaten a short head by Watamu at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) the following month; now 7lb better off with that rival; claims.

11/10

Form: 1-0860 CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount.
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3rd

2

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Putapoundinthejar

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: A J Martin

Failed to fire on the Flat last time but had previously returned to hurdles (dual winner) with a respectable fifth of 21 in a Listed handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding); off the same mark here in a less demanding race.

7/2

7th

9

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Putapoundinthejar

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Just five Flat races, faring easily best when he won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) last month; returned to hurdling for a respectable show at Punchestown festival 19 days ago; his trainer's three runners at Chester last week were all well held, albeit with two in the Chester Cup, but this one should have more to offer in this sphere and goes on the shortlist.

13/2

5th

15

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Putapoundinthejar

10st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount.

14/1

Form: -1185P D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; maiden and novice hurdle winner has yet to fire in handicaps; pulled up when 40-1 at Cork on latest; others hold more pressing claims.
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9th

2

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Autumn Twist

10st 3lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Ballinrobe maiden (1m2f) win last summer sandwiched by two hurdle sucesses, all on good ground; form this spring below-best under both codes however and unproven over this far.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Autumn Twist

9st 9lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Ballinrobe maiden win last summer sandwiched by two hurdle sucesses, all on good ground; form this spring below-best under both codes however and others hold stronger claims.

16/1

6th

16

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Autumn Twist

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; maiden and novice hurdle winner has yet to fire in handicaps; pulled up when 40-1 at Cork on latest; others hold more pressing claims.

50/1

Form: 242349 D

Last run: 178 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 1-10 over hurdles; soundly beaten off 2lb higher when last seen at Down Royal in November; others make more appeal.
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8th

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Arch Empire

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gordon Elliott

Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner last August; shaped with promise at big odds in hot handicap at Punchestown on penultimate and 4lb lower now but needs to bounce back from poor novice hurdle effort at Wexford 18 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Arch Empire

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning hurdler; fair maiden on the Flat; useful form in small-field hurdle races in the first half of last season; should improve from a run in a handicap at the Punchestown festival; was one of the outsiders then, and made some late headway, plenty of horses behind him.

5/1

7th

14

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Arch Empire

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose; 1-10 over hurdles; soundly beaten off 2lb higher when last seen at Down Royal in November; others make more appeal.

25/1

Form: -71200 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

Form: 847432 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Course winner in decent form and has finished in the first four in four of five starts this season; beaten 3.25l behind Sainte Lucie at Cork on latest; cheekpieces worn that day left off and he's 4lb wrong here; minor place claims.
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9th

21

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Rockymountainbleu

10st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Course winner in decent form and has finished in the first four in four of five starts this season; beaten 3.25l behind Sainte Lucie at Cork on latest; cheekpieces worn that day left off and he's 4lb wrong here; minor place claims.

14/1

2nd

18

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Rockymountainbleu

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden hurdle winner has been mostly consistent in defeat in handicaps; has been slowly dropping in the weights and cheekpieces may help eke out more.

18/1

3rd

14

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Rockymountainbleu

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has been consistent in his runs since without looking like winning; down 1lb since 7l fourth at Punchestown on New Year's Eve (2m3f, yielding); Billy Lee Swagger looks like the stable first string.

18/1

Form: -10758 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won well on seasonal return at Chepstow in October off 128 and 1lb lower now but he's suffered heavy defeats on his four starts since that success; leap of faith required to back him here.
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10th

10

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Washington

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won well on seasonal return at Chepstow in October off 128 and 1lb lower now but he's suffered heavy defeats on his four starts since that success; leap of faith required to back him here.

40/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Washington

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won at Chepstow last October and followed up in a valuable handicap in Ireland; struggled afterwards last season but returned three weeks ago with a win from Moveit Like Minnie in the same Chepstow race (2m, good) when they finished miles clear of the other four; back up 4lb; shortlisted.

11/2

3

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Washington

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won at Chepstow last October and followed up in a valuable handicap in Ireland; struggled afterwards last season but returned three weeks ago with a win from Moveit Like Minnie in the same Chepstow race (2m, good) when they finished miles clear of the other four; back up 4lb; shortlisted.

11/2

11/1

Form: 206-84 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Better effort on handicap debut at Cork (2m3f, yielding) on latest, travelling strongly before weakening in the closing stages; 1lb wrong here but it's early days and this shorter trip should suit; player.
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11th

19

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Larzac

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

Better effort on handicap debut at Cork (2m3f, yielding) on latest, travelling strongly before weakening in the closing stages; 1lb wrong here but it's early days and this shorter trip should suit; player.

11/1

4th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Larzac

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Promising runner-up on sole French start; pitched into Grade 1s first two starts for this yard; was disappointing in a Naas maiden last time but is capable of a lot better; jockey booking takes the eye so not ruled out; check the market.

8/1

6th

4

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Larzac

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

French recruit; went close on heavy ground over 2m2f at Auteuil last October; pitched in at the deep end in the Triumph at Cheltenham on debut for this yard and came up short; could improve for that experience but needs to; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 343126 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
French bumper winner; 4yo won easily on handicap bow at Fairyhouse in February (16.5f, heavy); came up short off 14lb higher back there on latest when 1lb wrong and similar story here; would probably prefer softer ground.
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12th

20

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Mode Avion

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

French bumper winner; 4yo won easily on handicap bow at Fairyhouse in February (16.5f, heavy); came up short off 14lb higher back there on latest when 1lb wrong and similar story here; would probably prefer softer ground.

25/1

6th

18

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Mode Avion

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Off the mark in 4yo C&D handicap in February (heavy) and better again when a clear second to a strong favourite in 2m1f Limerick conditions event last month on similar ground under today's rider, conceding plenty of weight; 1lb wrong but could go well off light weight.

9/1

2nd

3

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 200y

12:30 Limerick

Mode Avion

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Fair third at Punchestown on Irish debut in November, with In The Minus back in fourth; modest efforts on next two starts before coming good with an emphatic Fairyhouse handicap win last month; raised 11lb to a very respectable 128.

2/1

Form: 33-260 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Arguably a shade unlucky when a beaten favourite in the County Hurdle but rider reported that he stopped quickly when soundly beaten at Fairyhouse last time; Townend jumps ship; needs to rediscover best.
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13th

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Karbau

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Arguably a shade unlucky when a beaten favourite in the County Hurdle but rider reported that he stopped quickly when soundly beaten at Fairyhouse last time; Townend jumps ship; needs to rediscover best.

12/1

12th

1

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Karbau

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart novice hurdler last season (placed in Grade 1s) and, although defeated at short odds, produced a career-best RPR when second in 2m Naas Grade 3 (heavy) on return from nine months off; beaten favourite in County Hurdle latest but steady pace and not clear run didn't suit so sixth of 23 was a solid run in the circumstances; Townend's pick.

13/2

6th

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Karbau

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart novice hurdler last season (placed in Grade 1s) and, although defeated at short odds, produced a career-best RPR when 1l second in 2m Naas Grade 3 (heavy) on return from nine months off; entitled to build on that effort and is of major interest in his first handicap, with Paul Townend seemingly preferring him to Murcia and Absurde.

4/1

Form: 111050 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Looked a smart prospect last year but has failed to deliver in three runs this term, although was highly tried in his first two runs of 2026; never figured on handicap debut at Fairyhouse latest; down 2lb and tongue tie now reached for.
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3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Davy Crockett

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Looked a hot prospect when winning his first three starts last summer but progress has stalled; heavy defeats on last four runs over timber, though testing ground probably not ideal for three of them; return to sounder surface a plus, so can't totally discount for top yard.

15/2

15th

11

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Davy Crockett

10st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Looked a smart prospect last year but has failed to deliver in three runs this term, although was highly tried in his first two runs of 2026; never figured on handicap debut at Fairyhouse latest; down 2lb and tongue tie now reached for.

11/1

14th

10

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Davy Crockett

10st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Half-brother to 150-rated hurdler Mystical Power landed odds on opening three starts, including novice hurdles at the festival meetings of Galway and Listowel; way below best on heavy ground this term in Graded novices at Leopardstown and Naas however; remains unexposed on handicap debut, drying ground would suit; Walsh's pick.

8/1

11/2

Form: 4-3405 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Grade 1 Juvenile winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) last year; has come up dry since, beaten similar distances in first three handicaps; dropped 1lb for an 11l fifth behind Kalix Delabarriere on latest and Townend takes over now; drying ground a plus and could go well.
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1st

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Murcia

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Top-rated here at 138; won Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2025, her last start on ground with good in the description; below best in hot handicaps this year but better expected now back on a sounder surface; giving weight away to most of her rivals but the one to beat.

13/8

16th

2

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Murcia

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Grade 1 Juvenile winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) last year; has come up dry since, beaten similar distances in first three handicaps; dropped 1lb for an 11l fifth behind Kalix Delabarriere on latest and Townend takes over now; drying ground a plus and could go well.

11/2

5th

4

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Murcia

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree last year; lightly raced this season, but DRF fourth of 19 to Bowensonfire in 2m handicap was a fine run; didn't count in County Hurdle latest but can't be discounted.

12/1

Form: 10P-73 D BF

Last run: 330 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
No joy since winning a listed handicap hurdle at Listowel in September 2024 off 6lb lower; 1lb wrong here and lacks a recent run; rider's claim a plus but others make more appeal.
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6th

4

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Frankendael

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Lightly raced since winning a Listed handicap here in September 2024; back from an absence, he was a much bigger price than Putapoundinthejar at Punchestown in April and duly finished well behind the Martin horse.

5/1

17th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Frankendael

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

No joy since winning a listed handicap hurdle at Listowel in September 2024 off 6lb lower; 1lb wrong here and lacks a recent run; rider's claim a plus but others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: -14210 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; 2-7 over hurdles and made all to land a Grade 3 mares' novice at Down Royal on her penultimate start (2m1f, gd-yld); well beaten in mares' novice at Cheltenham on latest; needs to bounce back.
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19th

7

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Full Of Life

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Handicap debutante; 2-7 over hurdles and made all to land a Grade 3 mares' novice at Down Royal on her penultimate start (2m1f, gd-yld); well beaten in mares' novice at Cheltenham on latest; needs to bounce back.

14/1

13th

9

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Full Of Life

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

A stablemate of Echoing Silence; strike-rate of 2-6 over hurdles wouldn't be in keeping with a typical winner of this race, and neither would the fact that she's already tried fences (0-2); however, she made all in a Grade 3 at Down Royal in late October (2m1f, good to yielding) and was determined in keeping Carrigmoornaspruce at bay; could run well.

28/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Full Of Life

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner got off the mark hurdling in 2m6f Tramore maiden in August before switched to chasing, much the best of two efforts on latest when front-running clear second in 2m Fairyhouse beginners 20 days ago; likely fair bit to find back hurdling here.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -42320 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Talented chaser rated 152 in that sphere and a Grade 2 novice chase winner at this venue; soundly beaten in the Grand Annual on latest and now tries to exploit a 17lb lower hurdles mark on first start over timber since April 2024; can't discount.
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20th

3

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Touch Me Not

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Talented chaser rated 152 in that sphere and a Grade 2 novice chase winner at this venue; soundly beaten in the Grand Annual on latest and now tries to exploit a 17lb lower hurdles mark on first start over timber since April 2024; can't discount.

12/1

14th

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Touch Me Not

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Tailed off in last season's Arkle on sole visit here and has a lofty mark to defy; however, he won a Grade 2 novice chase last term and ran really well in second in a 2m Grade 3 at Naas recently when conceding 9lb to all of his rivals; James Smith removes 5lb; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

2nd

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Naas

Touch Me Not

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 2 winner at Punchestown (2m, soft) last season; form dipped last spring after two respectable runs in Grade 1 company; below best on seasonal return in Fortria (2m, soft to heavy) but much better on handicap debut at Fairyhouse next time when runner-up (2m1f, yielding to soft); ran a solid race when third in a similar contest to this at Fairyhouse last time; race conditions are against him here but a lot of the others have question marks.

9/2

Form: 513F6F D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

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2nd

1

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Balko DAnge

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

held up in midfield, headway going okay after 2 out, keeping on when not fluent last, ridden when ran on towards finish, went second final strides

40/1

Form: -01232 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

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1st

5

25th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:10 Hereford

Were Red And Blue

10st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

87,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam fair 2m hurdle winner, sister to useful 2m4f chase winner Sammy Bill; stable has a good bumper strike-rate (17%); shortlisted.

9/4

Form: 67251 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

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+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €180.30
Straight Forecast €130.00
Tricast €3011.52
Trifecta €5480.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Davy Crockett

SPOTLIGHT:

Jet To Monte Carlo

POSTDATA:

Karbau

TOPSPEED:

Khrisma

The Irish Sun:

Rockymountainbleu