Punchestown

14:30

Runners: 28 Distance: 2m 3 1/2f HCap Hurdle Handicap

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: SHOWURAPPRECIATION showed he retains his old ability when sixth in a beginners' last month and he may be better than a mark of 112

American Sniper

Jockey: Ben Bromley Trainer: David Pipe Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 16360 OR: 120

Comment: All four wins with good in the going description and gained his fourth success at Newbury earlier in the campaign; however, he was tailed off at Wetherby on his penultimate start and was well held in the Pertemps since; probably vulnerable to better treated rivals in a race like this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	12 / 24	40/1	124
12/02/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	3	6 / 11	12/1	125
26/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / H	3	3 / 7	11/8	125
15/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	6 / 16	17/2	127
07/11/24	Newbury / Handicap / H	2	1 / 4	15/8	120
25/10/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	9 / 13	18/1	122

Portnacoo

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: H Smyth Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 111341 OR: 120

Comment: Gained a fourth win with a 7l Carlisle success when last seen in February and that form has been boosted by the runner-up and fourth winning since; only 3lb higher here and conditions in his favour again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/02/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	1 / 5	3/1	117
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	4 / 20	4/1	111
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	3 / 13	4/1	110
11/10/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	1 / 7	9/4	102
20/09/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	1 / 13	9/2	93
26/08/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	1 / 9	15/2	84

She's A Fine Wine

Jockey: Niall Moore Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 5-1442 OR: 120

Comment: Respectable efforts in beginners' chases on last two starts; 6lb above last winning mark but ran well from this mark at the Galway Festival when last seen over timber; unexposed at this trip and warrants respect; off 229 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/24	Ballinrobe / Unknown / C	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
24/08/24	Killarney / Unknown / C	-	4 / 10	7/2	-
31/07/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	4 / 19	6/1	120
28/05/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	1 / 10	7/1	114
29/12/23	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	5 / 6	15/8	114
18/11/23	Navan / Grade 3 / H	-	3 / 6	10/3	-

Whiskeywealth

Jockey: J G Gilligan Trainer: Terence O'Brien Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 0-5P5P OR: 120

Comment: Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / C	-	P / 11	18/1	131
01/01/25	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	5 / 9	7/2	121
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 10	7/1	133
27/10/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	5 / 14	15/2	121
02/05/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	10 / 24	20/1	121
11/04/24	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 15	8/1	136

Cloonainra

Jockey: A Harvey Trainer: John C McConnell Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 422251 OR: 119

Comment: Didn't need to improve to land a novice hurdle from the front at Kelso earlier this month; generally consistent and unexposed stepping back up in distance; workable handicap mark and one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	1 / 9	10/11	123
09/03/25	Naas / Grade 3 / H	-	5 / 8	12/1	-
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	2	2 / 7	7/2	124
18/01/25	Haydock / Grade 2 / H	1	2 / 7	17/2	124
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 19	40/1	114
25/10/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	4 / 8	18/1	-

Cobra Queen

Jockey: S D Greene Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: F12140 OR: 119

Comment: Two good ground wins last summer; beaten a long way out on last month's return and needs a clear career best to defy this mark in a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Cork / Handicap / H	-	11 / 20	6/1	120
19/10/24	Limerick / Listed / H	-	4 / 8	13/2	120
13/09/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	1 / 11	7/2	113
11/08/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	2 / 8	4/1	110
05/07/24	Cork / Handicap / H	-	1 / 15	17/2	104
18/05/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	F / 12	13/2	104

Ira Hayes

Jockey: D A Kidd Trainer: John C McConnell Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 61136 OR: 119

Comment: Followed up a Wexford bumper win in October with a maiden hurdle success at Carlisle a few weeks later; well held in two novice hurdles since with 3m possibly too far latest; interesting on handicap debut with first-time tongue-tie.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	6 / 11	5/1	-
26/02/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	3 / 5	5/4	-
19/11/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	1 / 11	5/6	-
28/10/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 6	9/1	-
25/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 12	7/2	-
20/04/24	Corbridge / / P	-	1 / 11	6/1	-

Mister Beeton

Jockey: C M Quirke Trainer: Shane Nolan Age/Wt: 8/11-11 F: F3034 OR: 119

Comment: Losing run since a course success over further in 2023; below his best in a beginners' when last seen and may ideally need further than this; off 169 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
05/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	3 / 4	20/1	-
15/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	12 / 16	11/2	119
28/08/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	3 / 15	9/1	117
31/07/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	F / 20	16/1	117
06/07/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	15/2	114

Smooth Scotch

Jockey: L Quinlan Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 8/11-11 F: F-5323 OR: 119

Comment: Was still involved when falling in this race last year on the back of a lengthy absence; 0-9 but he's consistent sort and wasn't beaten far in a maiden hurdle at Navan before a 14l defeat when third of 16 at Fairyhouse earlier this month; not much went right for him the last day and one to consider back in handicap company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	3 / 16	2/1	119
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	2 / 7	9/2	120
18/01/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	3 / 4	16/1	115
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	5 / 15	12/1	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	F / 23	80/1	116
16/04/22	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	2 / 22	11/1	119

Hands On

Jockey: P F Kavanagh Trainer: E Bolger Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 410-0 OR: 118

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner in October 2023 but well held twice since and he's been off 292 days; not obviously well treated from this sort of mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	11 / 15	12/1	120
02/05/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	14 / 24	12/1	120
15/10/23	Cork / Unknown / H	-	1 / 10	9/2	-
17/09/23	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	4 / 6	14/1	-

Kap Vert

Jockey: C Pritchard Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 51336 OR: 118

Comment: Novice hurdle winner at Exeter before Christmas and fairly consistent in three runs since; would have finished closer without a late mistake in a warm race at Wetherby last month and warrants respect having just his sixth hurdle start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	6 / 13	8/1	120
24/01/25	Sandown / Unknown / H	3	3 / 10	6/1	122
01/01/25	Exeter / Unknown / H	4	3 / 8	6/4	-
06/12/24	Exeter / Unknown / H	4	1 / 13	14/1	-
10/11/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / H	4	5 / 15	16/1	-
11/05/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	2 / 10	10/1	-

Hamsiyann

Jockey: J Smith Trainer: A J Martin Age/Wt: 5/11-9 F: 3-190 OR: 117

Comment: Looked progressive last year culminating in a handicap hurdle success at Cheltenham's November meeting; questions to answer now though having shown very little twice since; step back up in trip should help at least.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Handicap / H	2	13 / 17	9/1	121
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	9 / 11	13/8	121
16/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	1 / 10	2/1	111
10/05/24	Chester / Handicap / F	2	2 / 16	5/1	87
24/03/24	Ascot / Handicap / H	2	3 / 9	3/1	109
21/02/24	Ludlow / Unknown / H	4	2 / 15	5/1	-

Ballysax Hank

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 8PU15 OR: 116

Comment: Career best when landing a beginners' at Downpatrick last month; too keen at Fairyhouse last week but looks well treated from his reduced hurdle mark back in handicap company and has to be high on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	5 / 8	12/1	-
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / C	-	1 / 7	11/2	-
09/03/25	Naas / Unknown / C	-	U / 15	33/1	-
05/02/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	P / 6	8/13	116
10/12/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	8 / 19	17/2	-
15/10/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	2 / 8	11/10	-

Birmingham Alabama

Jockey: H E Sexton Trainer: E D Delany Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 31714 OR: 116

Comment: Point winner who got off the mark under rules with a maiden hurdle success at Wexford last summer; has continued to progress in handicaps, winning over C&D in October and bounced back from a lesser run back at this venue to land a 3m Leopardstown handicap hurdle last month; beaten favourite in a Wexford novice hurdle since but she's the type to bounce straight back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	4 / 11	7/2	117
03/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 16	14/1	113
03/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	7 / 7	5/1	113
13/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 10	9/4	105
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	3 / 20	14/1	104
25/07/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	2 / 13	4/1	-

Nouvotic

Jockey: E M O'Sullivan Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 6/62-41 OR: 116

Comment: Showed ability in maiden hurdles last season and took his form to a new level when landing a Wexford maiden hurdle last summer; that form worked out okay and it's interesting that he's the pick of Blackmore; off 291 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	13/8	115
10/05/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	4 / 12	9/4	-
01/01/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
18/11/23	Navan / Unknown / H	-	6 / 16	40/1	-
25/04/23	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 16	18/1	-
12/02/23	Punchestown P-To-P Course / / P	-	2 / 9	7/2	-

Thanksforthehelp

Jockey: G Brouder Trainer: David Pipe Age/Wt: 8/11-8 F: -6443 OR: 116

Comment: Missed most of last season but signs he's on his way back in handicap hurdles either side of Christmas; however, his very best form is over further than this; off 102 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/01/25	Haydock / Handicap / H	4	3 / 11	13/2	118
13/12/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	3	4 / 9	10/3	118
16/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	4 / 12	13/2	118
18/10/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	2	6 / 8	10/1	122
24/02/24	Chepstow / Handicap / H	2	10 / 12	10/1	127
13/05/23	Haydock / Handicap / H	2	P / 16	11/2	127

Doctor Churchill

Jockey: S O'Callaghan Trainer: Patrick Joseph Hayes Age/Wt: 7/11-6 F: 4-173 OR: 114

Comment: 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.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	3 / 13	12/1	113
08/02/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	7 / 11	15/2	114
05/01/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	28/1	104
14/07/23	Kilbeggan / Unknown / C	-	4 / 12	40/1	-
11/06/23	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	8 / 10	15/2	112
06/05/23	Cork / Handicap / H	-	10 / 18	12/1	113

Fairyland Opera

Jockey: J P Shinnick Trainer: Mrs Lorna Fowler Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 38221 OR: 114

Comment: Took a step forward when switched to handicaps earlier this season, hitting the crossbar at Naas and Navan before landing a maiden hurdle at Tramore by a wide margin 17 days ago; that wasn't a strong race but she's unexposed and clearly in form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	1 / 8	10/11	114
22/03/25	Navan / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	4/1	112
08/02/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	2 / 11	9/1	106
05/01/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	8 / 21	40/1	-
10/11/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	3 / 11	100/1	-
09/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	12 / 14	6/1	-

Howdoyalikeherhome

Jockey: J Coen Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 34-541 OR: 114

Comment: Best effort yet when winning a Down Royal novice handicap hurdle earlier this month; will need further progress to defy a 4lb higher mark in a deeper race but hasn't been with this trainer long and there could easily be more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	1 / 7	7/2	110
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	4 / 7	15/2	110
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	5 / 18	3/1	-
02/02/25	Ballyvodock / / P	-	O / 15	5/4	-
24/11/24	Moig South / / P	-	2 / 7	5/4	-
03/11/24	Damma House / / P	-	2 / 7	5/2	-

In For The Night

Jockey: C G O'Dwyer Trainer: Desmond McDonogh Age/Wt: 7/11-6 F: 520P1 OR: 114

Comment: Appreciated getting back on a sound surface when recording a career best at Naas earlier this month; 7lb higher and his Naas form hasn't been done any favours so may need another career best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	1 / 18	11/1	107
22/02/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	P / 23	10/1	108
31/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	10 / 12	11/2	108
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	2 / 24	15/2	105
16/11/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	5 / 19	9/2	105
04/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	1 / 18	9/2	97

Giant Haystacks

Jockey: T P Harney Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 5-0421P OR: 112

Comment: Had been steadily improving, getting off the mark in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas but didn't jump well on heavy ground at Naas in January; return to a quicker surface may help and one to consider; off 115 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/01/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	P / 17	10/3	112
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 23	15/2	104
03/12/24	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	2 / 14	4/6	103
17/11/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	4 / 23	25/1	102
13/10/24	Loughrea / / P	-	3 / 8	5/1	-
06/05/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	10 / 19	11/1	-

Showurappreciation

Jockey: Cian Cullinan Trainer: Jonathan Sweeney Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: 83/1-6 OR: 112

Comment: Off the mark with maiden hurdle win at Ballinrobe two years ago; showed he retained ability when sixth in a beginners' last month, his only start since; interesting runner back over timber from workable mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Naas / Unknown / C	-	6 / 15	33/1	-
02/05/23	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	1 / 15	3/1	111
11/03/23	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	3 / 18	5/1	-
29/01/23	Naas / Unknown / H	-	8 / 18	66/1	-
20/11/22	Cork / Unknown / H	-	6 / 23	9/1	-

Beyond Your Dreams

Jockey: A P Kelly Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 4/11-3 F: 2219 OR: 119

Comment: Hit the crossbar in two maiden hurdles before getting off the mark at Fairyhouse in December; beaten 10l in the Fred Winter since and her mark may be stiff enough for now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	9 / 22	13/2	123
14/12/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	1/2	-
17/11/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	2 / 11	18/5	-
05/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	2 / 12	4/5	-
07/10/24	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	2 / 10	4/1	68
23/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	58

Kimy

Jockey: Conor Clarke Trainer: Thomas Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-2 F: 1P72P0 OR: 110

Comment: Back to form when runner-up (beaten 5l) at the Dublin Racing Festival but shown very little in two runs since; new trip now but she has a bit to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Navan / Handicap / H	-	13 / 13	6/1	111
23/02/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	P / 11	6/1	111
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	2 / 19	28/1	109
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	7 / 19	40/1	109
26/09/24	Listowel / Listed, Handicap / H	-	P / 12	11/1	110
18/09/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	3/1	104

Stay Gold

Jockey: L A McKenna Trainer: C A Murphy Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: 64594 OR: 110

Comment: Best run yet when fourth in a heavy ground maiden hurdle here last time (reportedly coughed post race); his better runs have come on softer ground than this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 14	10/3	106
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	9 / 23	6/1	106
23/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	5 / 19	8/1	105
27/10/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	4 / 12	28/1	-
07/10/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	6 / 14	12/1	-
09/06/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	7 / 14	18/1	-

Polemon

Jockey: Reserve 1 Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: 0/36572 OR: 110

Comment: First reserve; beaten 10l when runner-up at Clonmel 13 days ago; step forward required on handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	2 / 9	10/3	113
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	7 / 19	8/1	116
14/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 6	12/1	79
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	5 / 18	5/1	-
31/01/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	4 / 5	9/4	79
10/01/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 11	18/1	78

The Nagger Reidy

Jockey: Reserve 2 Trainer: Stephen Gerard Carey Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: U523 OR: 110

Comment: Second reserve; Listowel handicap hurdle winner on handicap debut and back to form lately; should go well if he gets in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	3 / 18	5/1	110
23/03/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	10/3	108
05/02/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	5 / 13	2/1	108
31/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	U / 12	11/4	108
22/11/24	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	2 / 15	16/5	103
28/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	1 / 16	10/1	95

Mic Drop

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: David M O'Brien Age/Wt: 6/11-1 F: 194302 OR: 109

Comment: Third reserve; point/bumper winner; turned over when a short price for a maiden hurdle 18 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / H	-	2 / 7	11/10	109
12/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	20/1	110
01/01/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	3 / 10	15/2	-
13/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	4 / 18	4/1	-
22/11/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	9 / 20	16/1	-
07/11/24	Clonmel / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 10	7/2	-

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Punchestown

15:05

Runners: 16 Distance: 2m 3 1/2f Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Unexposed CHAMPAGNE GLORY's form couldn't be working out much better having chased home a subsequent Aintree Grade 1 winner last time

Millforce

Jockey: K M Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 12431 OR: 132

Comment: Steadily improving and made it two from five under rules with a novice hurdle success at Thurles when last seen; however, that form has taken a few knocks since and he may need to improve again giving weight away to most.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	1 / 5	9/2	125
21/12/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	3 / 9	5/1	125
26/10/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	4 / 5	5/2	-
13/10/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	2 / 5	6/4	-
28/08/24	Bellewstown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 8	15/2	-
19/05/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	1 / 12	3/1	-

One And Only

Jockey: P T Enright Trainer: Oliver McKiernan Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 22F2 OR: 102

Comment: Back to form when runner-up at Limerick last time and ran well here earlier in the season but has a mountain to climb on these terms; wears first-time blinkers.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	2 / 17	7/1	99
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	F / 5	66/1	99
24/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 14	9/2	97
13/12/24	Cork / Handicap / H	-	2 / 19	11/4	94
08/12/24	Cork / Handicap / H	-	1 / 22	8/1	88
05/11/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	F / 16	12/1	88

A Tipp For Gold

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: Declan Queally Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 38P43 OR: 124

Comment: Several good runs in defeat since his maiden hurdle success at Listowel in September including when a 9l third in a Grade 3 latest; however, may want softer ground than this and he needs a career best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Naas / Grade 3 / H	-	3 / 5	12/1	124
08/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 7	7/2	125
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	P / 25	20/1	125
24/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	8 / 15	13/2	125
19/10/24	Limerick / Listed / H	-	3 / 8	12/1	-
26/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	1 / 11	15/8	-

Downmexicoway

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 9/2217 OR: 133

Comment: Point winner who gained compensation for two runner-up finishes in maiden hurdles when landing a Down Royal maiden hurdle on St Stephen's Day; never involved in a Grade 2 since but this is easier and surely has more to give at this new trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / H	-	7 / 8	12/1	134
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	1 / 8	2/7	-
26/11/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	2 / 15	7/4	-
26/10/24	Galway / Unknown / H	-	2 / 12	3/1	-
25/04/23	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 22	5/2	-
05/02/23	Belharbour / / P	-	1 / 7	5/1	-

Kish Bank

Jockey: J Smith Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 1-5221 OR: 123

Comment: Point and bumper winner who got off the mark over timber with maiden hurdle success at Wexford earlier this month having hit the crossbar in his two previous maiden hurdle runs; couldn't have won an easier, seemingly relish the step up in distance and looks like a major player again despite the rise in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	1 / 10	6/4	120
22/02/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	2 / 12	10/3	-
23/01/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	2 / 10	11/4	-
26/10/24	Galway / Unknown / H	-	5 / 12	2/1	-
12/12/23	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
19/11/23	Tinahely / / P	-	1 / 8	6/4	-

Scalpnagoon

Jockey: D J Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 72118 OR: 126

Comment: Followed up a maiden hurdle success with a novice hurdle win at Naas in February but that form has taken a few knocks and he didn't beat a rival in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 since; will appreciate the drop in class at least.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / H	-	8 / 8	28/1	126
08/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	1 / 7	11/1	114
19/01/25	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	1 / 7	15/8	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	2 / 8	7/1	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	7 / 16	25/1	-

Champagne Jury

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 12

Comment: Bolted up on his rules debut at Naas on testing ground and wasn't beaten far in a novice hurdle at Leoaprdstown since behind subsequent Aintree Grade 1 winner, Honesty Policy with re-opposing Coral River half a length behind; strong form, more to come back up in trip and less exposed than most; plenty to like.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
26/01/25	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 12	8/1	-
23/11/24	Boulta / / P	-	2 / 7	8/1	-
10/03/24	Castlelands / / P	-	P / 7	3/1	-

Coral River

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: Thomas Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 2-20133 OR: 123

Comment: Only half a length behind Champagne Jury in a novice hurdle at Leopardstown won by subsequent Grade 1 winner, Honesty Policy; a bit more exposed than Champagne Jury but there should be more to come back up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 5	13/2	120
08/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
23/01/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	1 / 10	11/2	-
05/01/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	11 / 21	15/2	-
25/10/24	Sligo / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
03/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 19	28/1	-

Littlefoot

Jockey: L A McKenna Trainer: M A Molloy Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: 851300 OR: 108

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner last summer but struggling in handicaps more recently and has plenty on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	11 / 18	14/1	109
15/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	13 / 16	16/1	115
13/09/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	3 / 16	8/1	109
12/08/24	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	1 / 6	4/1	106
26/07/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	5 / 12	6/1	107
05/07/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	8 / 15	9/2	-

Rockymountainbleu

Jockey: S D Torrens Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: 13344 OR: 122

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner here over similar trip in November; several fair runs in defeat since including behind re-opposing Champagne Jury and Coral River at Leopardstown last month; didn't build on that at Naas since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 8	10/1	123
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 5	17/2	125
21/01/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	3 / 4	9/2	-
10/12/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 8	40/1	-
15/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 7	40/1	-
15/10/23	Tinahely / / P	-	2 / 8	8/1	-

Scotcantou

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 593175 OR: 119

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner at Galway in October but hasn't progressed twice since including yard debut earlier this month; has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	5 / 8	10/3	120
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 3 / H	-	7 / 7	100/1	-
26/10/24	Galway / Unknown / H	-	1 / 12	14/1	-
18/09/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	3 / 14	12/1	-
30/08/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	9 / 13	14/1	-
15/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	5 / 14	50/1	-

Ellis Mor

Jockey: B Hayes Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: PP

Comment: Pulled up in two maiden hurdles so far; now switched to Willie Mullins but there's not much else in his favour and this is tough; off 104 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H		-	P / 9	150/1	-
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H		-	P / 14	10/1	-

Keep Kool Coko

Jockey: C M Quirke Trainer: Andrew Slattery Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 7-62452 OR: 106

Comment: Back to his best when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Tramore 17 days ago but that's a long way off the required standard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 9	9/2	-
27/10/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	4 / 10	9/4	-
13/10/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
26/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 12	6/1	-
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 14	22/1	-

Happy Me

Jockey: J J Burke Trainer: W J Burke Age/Wt: 5/10-13 F: 6-73423 OR: 107

Comment: Steadily progressive last year but was no match for Kish Bank last time out and has a lot to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	3 / 10	11/2	107
19/01/25	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	2 / 7	5/2	103
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	4 / 14	28/1	99
22/11/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	3 / 13	9/1	95
11/05/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	7 / 17	50/1	-
21/04/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	6 / 13	33/1	-

Thisistheway

Jockey: J P Shinnick Trainer: Yvonne Latta Age/Wt: 6/10-13 F: 51715 OR: 116

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner at Cork in October and bounced back from lesser effort to win a handicap off 104 on penultimate start; respectable fifth at the Dublin Racing Festival but sizeable improvement required to land this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	5 / 19	18/1	115
21/01/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	1 / 9	9/2	104
28/10/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	7 / 11	7/2	105
13/10/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
26/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	5 / 11	7/2	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 3 / HF	-	6 / 14	125/1	-

Mi Lucky Cailin

Jockey: T P Harney Trainer: William J McLernon Age/Wt: 7/10-8 F: 24756 OR: 105

Comment: 1-14 and seems pretty exposed; will get better opportunities than this in handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	6 / 18	9/1	106
08/03/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	5 / 20	10/1	107
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	7 / 14	11/1	109
26/10/24	Galway / Unknown / H	-	4 / 12	9/2	109
15/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	2 / 16	3/1	109
01/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	7 / 17	33/1	109

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Punchestown

15:40

Runners: 10 Distance: 2m 3 1/2f Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Gordon Elliott may be capable of gaining a first win in this with AMERICAN MIKE who's been running well in defeat over fences this term

American Mike

Jockey: D J Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 5-6349 OR: 137

Comment: Has spent the last two seasons over fences; went close in competitive handicaps at Fairyhouse either side of Christmas and respectable ninth in the Grand Annual since; big player if he transfers all that ability back to hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	9 / 20	14/1	148
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	4 / 12	5/1	146
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	3 / 10	7/2	145
17/11/24	Navan / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	6 / 18	5/2	145
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	5 / 7	14/1	147
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	5 / 6	7/1	147

Fad Eadrainn

Jockey: S D Torrens Trainer: Patrick T Foley Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 4-15421 OR: 125

Comment: Didn't need to improve to land a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time but did it in good style; ground fine again and obvious place contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	1 / 9	1/3	120
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	2 / 18	11/2	-
23/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 20	25/1	-
04/10/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	5 / 15	9/1	-
03/09/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	7 / 11	20/1	-
11/07/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	7 / 11	13/2	-

Kaid D'authie

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 5/F14P OR: 133

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner at Leopardstown over Christmas before a distant fourth behind Kopek Des Bordes at the Dublin Racing Festival; pulled up in the Turners last time and may be more of a chaser for next season; wears first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	P / 11	40/1	138
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / H	-	4 / 10	9/2	-
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 12	7/2	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	F / 19	1/3	-
02/04/23	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	5 / 11	10/1	-

Locked Box

Jockey: P K Donovan Trainer: C W J Farrell Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 131 OR: 123

Comment: Bumper winner who took a sizeable step forward to land a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last week on first run since October; each-way claims if this doesn't come too soon.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	1 / 24	4/1	-
04/10/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	3 / 15	9/2	-
28/08/24	Bellewstown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 12	9/2	-
06/05/24	Dawstown / Unknown / P	-	7 / 9	5/1	-
02/03/24	Tyrella / / P	-	F / 9	3/1	-
26/11/23	Lingstown / / P	-	3 / 9	3/1	-

Saint Le Fort

Jockey: B Hayes Trainer: Philip Fenton Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 63-231 OR: 122

Comment: Steadily progressive, getting off the mark in a maiden hurdle at Cork last month but major step forward required to land this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Cork / Unknown / H	-	1 / 19	3/1	113
13/02/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	3 / 18	15/8	-
30/09/24	Roscommon / Unknown / H	-	2 / 16	9/4	-
24/03/24	Limerick / Listed / HF	-	3 / 10	8/1	-
15/01/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	6 / 18	125/1	-

Tradecraft

Jockey: J Bowen Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 220-61

Comment: Hit the crossbar in two bumpers and off the mark when returning to form over timber when last seen at Sandown in February; further will suit but has plenty to find on form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Sandown / Unknown / H	3	1 / 6	4/1	-
10/11/24	Sandown / Unknown / H	3	6 / 8	10/3	-
03/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	12 / 19	15/2	-
09/02/24	Kempton / Unknown / HF	4	2 / 9	3/1	-
25/11/23	Ascot / Unknown / HF	3	2 / 6	15/8	-

Centreofattention

Jockey: J S McGarvey Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 1-

Comment: Was a bit green on debut at Wincanton in January 2024 but got the job done with the penny dropping late; however, tough ask in a race of this nature returning from 474 days off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/01/24	Wincanton / Unknown / HF		5	1 / 6	11/8	-

Champagne Kid

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: P E Collins Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 34327 OR: 122

Comment: Bumper winner in September and some good runs in defeat since but was tailed off at Limerick last month and he has plenty to find on these terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	7 / 17	9/4	122
03/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	2 / 12	7/1	122
20/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 21	4/1	-
27/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 5	16/1	-
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	3 / 12	11/2	-
25/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 12	5/1	-

Blue Mosque

Jockey: D Meyler Trainer: Noel Meade Age/Wt: 5/11-5 F: 152227 OR: 127

Comment: Won a maiden hurdle at Cork in November and has held her form well since; possibly didn't see out the trip at Fairyhouse last week and respected back on quicker ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	7 / 18	25/1	127
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	2 / 6	6/1	120
09/02/25	Navan / Listed / H	-	2 / 6	5/1	120
21/01/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	2 / 4	6/5	119
17/11/24	Navan / Grade 3 / H	-	5 / 8	8/1	-
03/11/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	15/2	-

Got Glory

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-5 F: 12-PFF OR: 130

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner last season before finishing runner-up in a mares' Listed race at this meeting; has failed to complete in three runs this term but was about to have a major say before coming down at Clonmel when last seen; major player with a clear round.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/01/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	F / 5	2/1	-
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 3 / H	-	F / 8	33/1	-
10/12/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	P / 8	3/1	-
02/05/24	Punchestown / Listed / H	-	2 / 16	5/1	-
04/04/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	1 / 19	4/7	-
09/04/23	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / H	-	P / 14	50/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Punchestown

16:15

Runners: 8 Distance: 3m Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Aintree winner HONESTY POLICY has progressed rapidly and may have the measure of Albert Bartlett winner Jasmin De Vaux

Argento Boy

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 6-2P107 OR: 131

Comment: 1-5 over hurdles; twice a beaten favourite before a wide-margin C&D maiden win on heavy ground; tailed off in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham and no threat from three out in the Sefton at Aintree; ran to a useful level when clear second to subsequent Albert Bartlett runner-up The Big Westerner here last November; first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	7 / 13	17/2	137
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	14 / 20	14/1	137
03/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 11	4/7	-
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	P / 10	8/13	-
24/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	2 / 12	11/10	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / HF	-	6 / 12	80/1	-

Cardcounter

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: F11 OR: 138

Comment: Second in sole point-to-point for Pat Doyle last autumn; fell early on his rules' debut in a Naas maiden hurdle; made amends by winning in fine style over 2m3f at Punchestown at this venue in February; backed that up with a front-running win over an extended 2m6f at Navan; promising staying type; Honesty Policy looks like the stable's main hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
20/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 21	6/1	-
08/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	F / 15	12/1	-
26/10/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	2 / 8	3/1	-

Fleur In The Park

Jockey: C M Quirke Trainer: Andrew Slattery Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 132442 OR: 135

Comment: Bumper winner last season; won a 2m Wexford maiden on seasonal debut; has made the frame in five races in graded company since, at up to 2m7f; best form at 2m4f, neck second to The Yellow Clay at Navan last November and 3/4 second at Fairyhouse last time; will need a career-best to feature.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / H	-	2 / 8	7/2	133
23/02/25	Naas / Grade 3 / H	-	4 / 5	7/5	137
26/12/24	Limerick / Grade 2 / H	-	4 / 6	3/1	-
07/12/24	Navan / Grade 2 / H	-	2 / 6	14/1	-
17/11/24	Navan / Grade 3 / H	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
27/10/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	1 / 12	11/10	-

Honesty Policy

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 2111 OR: 144

Comment: Runner-up in a point last November and on hurdles debut at Naas in January; has made sustained progress since, winning over 2m at Navan and Leopardstown before taking the rise in class in his stride when winning a 2m4f event at Aintree; that was not the strongest of races for a Grade 1, but he overtook three horses from the last and may improve again over this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 9	5/1	135
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 5	4/9	132
09/02/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	6/4	-
05/01/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	2 / 21	16/1	-
06/10/24	Castletown-Geoghegan / / P	-	2 / 8	9/4	-

Jarrive De Mee

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 111 OR: 137

Comment: Point winner last season; odds-on for all three hurdle wins, readily made all over 2m in November; did not have much to beat in races at Catterick and Haydock; takes a big rise in class and not guaranteed to stay as effectively as several of these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Haydock / Unknown / H	4	1 / 4	1/2	-
22/01/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	1 / 7	2/5	-
21/11/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	1 / 7	1/4	-
20/04/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	1 / 11	3/1	-
25/11/23	Boulta / / P	-	4 / 8	5/2	-

Jasmin De Vaux

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 8-1441 OR: 150

Comment: Won last year's Champion Bumper at Cheltenham; unplaced favourite for Grade 1 at this fixture; suffered reverses in 2m4f/2m6f Grade 1s after 2m maiden hurdle win at Navan; went to Cheltenham with a question mark over the quality of his jumping; came good with an emphatic staying display in the Albert Bartlett; jumped well apart from untidy three out; sets the standard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 20	6/1	141
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / H	-	4 / 12	17/2	-
05/01/25	Naas / Grade 1 / H	-	4 / 8	11/8	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	1 / 25	1/3	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / HF	-	8 / 12	6/4	-
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / HF	1	1 / 19	9/2	126

Luckinthecity

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 7-311F OR: 132

Comment: Workmanlike in winning a 2m maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last August; stepping up to 3m effectively with a hard-fought novice win at Cork in October; in when falling three out in a Grade 3 at the same venue in December; up against it at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Cork / Grade 3 / H	-	F / 6	6/1	-
13/10/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	1 / 5	4/1	-
23/08/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	2/5	-
04/08/24	Galway / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 8	7/1	-
29/12/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 8	12/1	-
18/09/23	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 9	6/5	-

Familiar Dreams

Jockey: J C Gainford Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 6/11-3 F: 1-3115 OR: 134

Comment: Big improver in bumpers for previous yard in first half of 2024, the last of four wins gained in mares' Grade 3 at this venue; 2-4 over hurdles for Gordon Elliott since January; successful in a 2m4f maiden at this venue and a Grade 3 mares' race over 2m6f at Limerick; faded from the last when fifth in Grade 1 at Aintree, raising a slight stamina doubt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	5 / 13	6/1	140
13/03/25	Limerick / Grade 3 / H	-	1 / 11	11/1	-
24/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 10	6/4	-
27/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 12	9/4	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	253/50	-
15/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / F	-	1 / 11	5/4	-

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Punchestown

16:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 2m 1/2f NH Flat

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: A chance is taken on DRF winner, COLCANNON who was well backed for his Leopardstown win and this race has been the long term target

Classical Creek

Jockey: Mr J H Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: 13

Comment: Point winner who made easy work of his rules debut at Down Royal before a respectable Listed third to re-opposing stablemate Kalypso'chance at Navan; likely to see him in a better light over longer distances but not without a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Navan / Listed / HF	-	3 / 5	9/4	-
02/11/24	Down Royal / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 7	2/9	-
28/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	1 / 9	1/1	-

Colcannon

Jockey: Mr D O'Connor Trainer: Noel Meade Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: 32-11

Comment: Runner-up in a bumper at this meeting last season before an impressive success at Galway in October and justified significant market support to win a Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival; that form has been boosted by the runner-up winning a bumper (also finished seventh in the Champion Bumper) and the fourth (Green Splendour) landing the Grade 2 Aintree bumper; this has been the long term plan and he has to be on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
26/10/24	Galway / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 9	8/11	-
30/04/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 17	10/3	-
16/03/24	Thurles / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 6	4/11	-
21/02/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
12/01/24	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 14	17/2	-

Copacabana

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: 10

Comment: Very impressive in a testing ground Navan bumper and probably had a bit too much to do when 9-2 for the Champion Bumper last month; likely to be a big player in this smaller field and while his future probably lies over further, he's capable of running a big race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / HF		1	10 / 17	9/2	123
09/02/25	Navan / Unknown / HF		-	1 / 11	9/4	-

Kalypso'chance

Jockey: Mr H C Swan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: 110

Comment: Point winner who was 2-2 in bumpers prior to his 10l defeat when sent off favourite for the Champion Bumper last month; talented but needs to settle better to land this and the small field may not help on that front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / HF	1	11 / 17	5/2	130
15/12/24	Navan / Listed / HF	-	1 / 5	5/4	-
24/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 9	9/4	-
20/04/24	Corbridge / / P	-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Sunny South West

Jockey: Mr A P Ryan Trainer: Edward F Power Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: 51

Comment: Promising fifth in a Thurles bumper before getting off the mark in a Clonmel bumper last month but that's a long way short of the required standard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 15	15/2	-
06/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 18	25/1	-
17/11/24	Turtulla / / P	-	P / 10	8/1	-

Bambino Fever

Jockey: Miss J Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 111

Comment: Won her rules debut here and couldn't have been any more impressive in the Grade 2 at the Dublin Racing Festival; well positioned when making it three from three under rules in the Champion Bumper and won going away; the mares' allowance helps and another big effort expected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / HF	1	1 / 17	4/1	130
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	1 / 10	9/1	-
31/12/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 16	5/2	-
05/05/24	Stowlin / / P	-	1 / 4	3/1	-

Switch From Diesel

Jockey: Mr R W Barron Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 7-43211

Comment: Chased home Bambino Fever at the Dublin Racing Festival before a Naas bumper win and now bids for a hat-trick after a Listed success at Fairyhouse earlier this month; hard to see turning around the Bambino Fever form though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed / HF	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
09/03/25	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	2 / 10	18/1	-
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 5	4/1	-
19/10/24	Limerick / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 6	4/6	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / HF	-	7 / 12	66/1	-

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Punchestown

17:30

Runners: 4 Distance: 3m 1f Chase

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Bearing in mind his previous vulnerability in this race, Galopin Des Champs is overlooked in favour of SPILLANE'S TOWER

Banbridge

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 9/11-10 F: 1-4U17 OR: 167

Comment: Grade 1 winner from Captain Guinness over 2m at last year's festival; first two runs this season continued the emphasis on tests of speed; proved he stays 3m on a level track when finishing strongly to win the King George at Kempton in refitted cheekpieces; weakened from three out when set tougher stamina test in the Gold Cup; this is less exacting with only four runners.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	7 / 9	13/2	168
26/12/24	Kempton / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 11	7/1	165
08/12/24	Cork / Grade 2 / C	-	U / 8	16/1	165
16/11/24	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	4 / 6	10/3	165
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 9	6/1	161
14/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	9 / 11	4/1	162

Galopin Des Champs

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 9/11-10 F: 2-3112 OR: 175

Comment: Deprived of a third Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph by Inothewayurthinkin following a thoroughly satisfactory preparation in the shape of two Leopardstown wins, following the same pattern as last season; 2-6 record at this venue is the principal negative, especially since two of his defeats were inflicted by Fastorslow in this race; less worryingly, twice beaten over 2m4f here in the John Durkan on his seasonal debut, though Spillane's Tower got the better of the duel for second here last December.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	2 / 9	8/13	177
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 10	1/2	177
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 9	5/6	177
24/11/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 8	16/5	179
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	2 / 9	1/2	180
15/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 11	10/11	179

Monty's Star

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 8/11-10 F: 22-254 OR: 159

Comment: Last year's Brown Advisory runner-up; finished the campaign with second to Spillane's Tower over C&D; only three runs this season; turned over at Tramore in January; ran well for a long way when beaten nearly 8l in fifth behind Galopin Des Champs at Leopardstown in February; almost unseated rider at the ninth in the Gold Cup and hampered at the 15th; recovered but faded from before the last.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	4 / 9	8/1	160
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	5 / 10	12/1	153
01/01/25	Tramore / Grade 3 / C	-	2 / 7	4/5	154
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	2 / 7	5/2	150
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	2 / 6	13/2	147
31/12/23	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	1 / 5	9/4	-

Spillane's Tower

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: James Joseph Mangan Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 11-25 OR: 164

Comment: Completed a Grade 1 double (2m4f/3m1f) last spring at Fairyhouse and this meeting, defeating Monty's Star on the latter occasion; made an excellent reappearance in the John Durkan at this venue, splitting Fact To File and Galopin Des Champs over a trip short of his optimum; ground may have been quicker ideal when posing no substantial threat behind Banbridge in the King George; being a fresh horse could be a significant asset here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Kempton / Grade 1 / C	1	5 / 11	11/4	165
24/11/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	2 / 8	18/1	155
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 7	5/2	150
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 7	7/4	145
02/03/24	Navan / Grade 3 / C	-	2 / 4	7/4	145
14/01/24	Punchestown / Grade 3 / C	-	1 / 6	7/1	137

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Punchestown

18:05

Runners: 15 Distance: 2m 4 1/2f HCap Chase Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Plenty of experienced types here, but none may cope with the novice LIGHTKEEPER who trounced a subsequent winner in his first handicap

Blue Lord

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 4-463P OR: 151

Comment: Three Grade 1 wins in 2022; has been campaigned at a high level in recent seasons without much reward; took a step back in the right direction when 13l third in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase in February; let down by his jumping when favourite for the Topham won by stablemate Gentleman De Mee; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 30	5/1	152
15/02/25	Ascot / Grade 1 / C	1	3 / 6	18/1	155
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	6 / 9	25/1	157
08/12/24	Cork / Grade 2 / C	-	4 / 8	10/1	160
26/11/23	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	4 / 6	6/1	163
25/04/23	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 5	10/1	165

James Du Berlais

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 9/11-11 F: F-3055 OR: 150

Comment: Last year's Topham second; fifth behind stablemate Gentleman Du Mee in same race this year, closely matched with Mars Harper on his respectable fifth at DRF at Leopardstown; 1-15 chase record is concerning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	5 / 30	10/1	152
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	5 / 13	14/1	151
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	11 / 16	11/1	152
21/12/24	Ascot / Unknown / C	2	3 / 4	2/1	155
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	F / 17	7/2	152
12/04/24	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	2 / 24	6/1	151

Visionarian

Jockey: K M Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 10/11-6 F: 4P860 OR: 145

Comment: Came on from his reappearance with a Grade 2 win in a three-runner contest at Gowran in October; well held in stronger Graded contests; ignored in the market (33-1) when in rear in a valuable DRF handicap on latest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	15 / 16	33/1	147
19/01/25	Thurles / Grade 2 / C	-	6 / 7	28/1	148
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	8 / 9	150/1	150
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 10	10/1	151
02/11/24	Down Royal / Grade 1 / C	-	4 / 5	28/1	151
05/10/24	Gowran Park / Grade 2 / C	-	1 / 3	10/3	150

Adamantly Chosen

Jockey: B Hayes Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 8/11-1 F: 7-90590 OR: 140

Comment: Unplaced in this race last year, not a great deal of encouragement from this season's form; stable has stronger candidates.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	11 / 30	50/1	144
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	9 / 13	9/2	142
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	5 / 16	28/1	143
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	17 / 27	50/1	146
07/12/24	Navan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	9 / 19	16/1	146
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	7 / 17	16/1	148

Fighting Fit

Jockey: C G O'Dwyer Trainer: J P Dempsey Age/Wt: 10/11-1 F: 94-63 OR: 140

Comment: Enjoyed a fine spell of form in handicaps the second half of 2023, winning at Galway and Listowel and second to Solness at Fairyhouse; weak form in four 2024 outings, the most recent over hurdles at Galway in October.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/10/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	3 / 6	15/2	116
04/08/24	Galway / Handicap / C	-	6 / 9	10/1	143
02/03/24	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	4 / 5	16/1	144
13/01/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	9 / 11	16/1	144
02/12/23	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	2 / 12	12/1	142
22/09/23	Listowel / Handicap / C	-	1 / 12	9/2	132

Indiana Jones

Jockey: G Brouder Trainer: M F Morris Age/Wt: 9/11-1 F: 079647 OR: 140

Comment: 2-17 over fences, with both wins gained early in 2023; mostly campaigned over hurdles this season; made mistakes when beaten around 20l in seventh when reverting to chasing at Leopardstown in February; reported to have bled at both nostrils.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	7 / 14	16/1	140
19/01/25	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	4 / 9	7/2	122
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 19	33/1	123
22/08/24	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	9 / 10	22/1	125
12/07/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	7 / 15	22/1	127
03/06/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	11 / 12	18/1	128

Lets Go Champ

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 10/11-0 F: 31-638 OR: 139

Comment: Useful novice last season, ending the campaign with victory over Must Be Obeyed in this race; at least as good when third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November; disappointing in race won by The King Of Prs at Fairyhouse in January; 8ln higher than last year's winning mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	8 / 12	6/1	140
16/11/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	3 / 15	15/2	141
31/07/24	Galway / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	6 / 22	10/1	140
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	1 / 17	11/4	131
24/03/24	Limerick / Handicap / C	-	3 / 5	11/8	131
12/12/23	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	2 / 6	9/2	-

Seddon

Jockey: A Harvey Trainer: John C McConnell Age/Wt: 12/10-13 F: 8-P530 OR: 138

Comment: In the best form of his life when winning at Cheltenham and this festival in 2023; now at the veteran stage, fair third at Cheltenham in January; finished tenth in the Plate this time, appears held by Mars Harper and Riann.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	10 / 20	28/1	141
01/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	3 / 8	14/1	143
13/12/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	5 / 10	13/2	146
13/10/24	Naas / Handicap / F	-	9 / 20	10/1	90
27/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / F	-	1 / 12	7/2	84
23/08/24	Killarney / Unknown / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	-

The King Of Prs

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 7/10-12 F: 23108 OR: 137

Comment: Enjoyed a good run of form before found wanting in the Grand Annual and the Topham; 7lb higher than when accounting for a field that included Must Be Obeyed and Lets Go Champ at Fairyhouse in January.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	8 / 30	25/1	138
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	15 / 20	18/1	138
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	1 / 12	11/2	130
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / C	-	3 / 12	11/2	130
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	2 / 10	13/2	128
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	4 / 9	9/1	129

Mars Harper

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 9/10-10 F: 200440 OR: 135

Comment: Has won only two of his 27 chase starts and his last success was in September 2023; however, he has run with credit in some major handicaps this season, including fourth in the Plate at Cheltenham, in front of stablemate Riann; below that form in the Topham.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	13 / 30	40/1	138
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	4 / 20	100/1	136
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	4 / 13	20/1	133
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	12 / 16	28/1	135
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	16 / 27	25/1	132
07/12/24	Navan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	2 / 19	18/1	132

So Scottish

Jockey: A P Kelly Trainer: Emmet Mullins Age/Wt: 8/10-10 F: 452700 OR: 135

Comment: No success since a 2022 hat-trick, two Flat runs since down the field in the Grand Annual; some fair form but inconsistent in handicap hurdles last year; would be of interest if attracting market support.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	14 / 18	40/1	-
05/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	13 / 20	12/1	139
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	14 / 20	10/1	132
01/12/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	7 / 13	9/2	132
03/08/24	Galway / Listed, Handicap / H	-	2 / 18	10/1	129

Riaan

Jockey: D J Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 8/10-7 F: P-0046 OR: 132

Comment: Sole chase win in a Wexford beginners' event; ran a big race when 66-1 chance in the Plate at Cheltenham, not far off stablemate Mars Harper then; also managed a fair fourth at Leopardstown in February.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	6 / 20	66/1	136
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	4 / 16	10/1	133
07/12/24	Navan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	12 / 19	25/1	136
17/11/24	Navan / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	11 / 18	22/1	137
14/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 21	20/1	142
04/02/24	Leopardstown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	2 / 25	50/1	137

Lightkeeper

Jockey: J C Gainford Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/10-5 F: 67411 OR: 130

Comment: Won a rated novice event at Down Royal in March; beat subsequent Fairyhouse winner Kiltealy Park by 8l at Wexford in his first handicap; progressive sort does not look badly treated with 7lb rise; drying ground should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	1 / 10	9/1	123
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / C	-	1 / 6	3/1	111
27/02/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	4 / 10	5/1	116
13/02/25	Clonmel / Unknown / C	-	7 / 13	14/1	113
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	6 / 9	18/1	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / C	-	B / 9	3/1	-

Must Be Obeyed

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: Thomas Gibney Age/Wt: 9/10-1 F: 787345 OR: 126

Comment: 2-20 over fences; over two years since her chase wins were achieved back-to-back over 2m7f at this venue and 2m5f at Fairyhouse; best 2024 run when second to Lets Go Champ in this race; fair fourth over 3m1f at Naas in March; cheekpieces tried after last week's Fairyhouse fifth.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	5 / 11	11/2	126
09/03/25	Naas / Listed, Handicap / C	-	4 / 14	22/1	127
08/02/25	Naas / Listed / C	-	3 / 3	18/1	129
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	7 / 12	14/1	130
07/12/24	Navan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	8 / 19	28/1	131
01/12/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / C	-	7 / 9	17/2	132

Grange Walk

Jockey: D King Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Age/Wt: 10/10-0 F: 361 OR: 124

Comment: Alternating between hurdles and fences of late, ran his best race for some time when third in a valuable 2m1f handicap chase off 126 at the DRF; unplaced at Gowran but a recent hurdles win shows he is in good heart; no chase win since March 2023.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	1 / 8	10/1	112
08/03/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / C	-	6 / 11	11/1	126
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	3 / 14	50/1	126
07/11/24	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	4 / 8	16/1	113
13/10/24	Cork / Handicap / C	-	4 / 6	8/1	130
05/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	6 / 11	22/1	115

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Punchestown

18:35

Runners: 12 Distance: 2m 1/2f NH Flat

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Having kept fresh for Aintree, the Flat-bred SEO LINN (nap) may continue to show the benefit of sidestepping a winter campaign

Amen Kate

Jockey: Mr F Maguire Trainer: Thomas Cooper Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 144

Comment: Beat Carrigmoornaspruce by 7 1/2l on debut at Listowel last September, that rival reversed the form in the Grade 2 DRF bumper won by Bambino Fever, a race in which Switch From Diesel also finished in front of her; beaten 8 1/2l in fourth behind today's Grade 1 contender Switch From Diesel at Fairyhouse on latest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed / HF	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	4 / 10	11/4	-
27/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 12	15/8	-

Carrigmoornaspruce

Jockey: Mr D L Queally Trainer: Declan Queally Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 21132

Comment: Beaten 7 1/2l by Amen Kate on debut at Listowel last September; made amends at Naas the following month and backed that up at Leopardstown in December; confirmed a high standard of form when third behind Bambino Fever and Switch From Diesel at the DRF; beaten 6l by Switch From Diesel at Fairyhouse, with Future Prospect third and Amen Kate fourth.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed / HF	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	3 / 10	7/2	-
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 5	10/1	-
10/11/24	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 11	5/2	-
27/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 12	15/2	-

Champagne Venture

Jockey: Mr H C Swan Trainer: D Broad Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 4-327

Comment: By far the best of her four runs when third behind the unbeaten Bambino Fever at this venue on New Year's Eve; mid-field at Leopardstown on latest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 14	14/1	-
15/02/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 14	5/1	-
31/12/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 16	33/1	-
20/01/24	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 6	125/1	-

Delorean Dynamite

Jockey: Mr D Doyle Trainer: Alan McIntyre Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 0

Comment: Attracted support on last month's debut at Navan, but was tailed off; run was too bad to be true, but faces a daunting task.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / HF		-	10 / 11	6/1	-

Divaboriva

Jockey: Mr A P Ryan Trainer: Jonathan Sweeney Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 16

Comment: Justified good market support on debut in 2m Wexford mares' bumper (soft) last May, despite trouble in running; probably needed the run when unplaced over hurdles at Cork ten days ago; tough task in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Cork / Unknown / H		-	6 / 16	4/1	-
18/05/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF		-	1 / 11	16/5	-

Future Prospect

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 153

Comment: Won a point-to-point for Denis Murphy last season; subsequently bought for 150,000GBP; made all at Fairyhouse on bumper debut; well held in fifth behind stablemate Bambino Fever when ridden by Patrick Mullins in the Grade 2 event at DRF; too keen then, and much the same story when third behind Switch From Diesel and Carrigmoornaspruce at Fairyhouse.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed / HF	-	3 / 8	11/4	-
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	5 / 10	9/4	-
14/12/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 10	11/8	-
10/03/24	Castlelands / / P	-	1 / 7	5/1	-

Good Girl Kathleen

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson Trainer: Emmet Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 1

Comment: Placed in two point-to-points for Colin Bowe last season; had plenty to spare when making a winning start for Emmet Mullins in a bumper at Limerick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 14	9/2	-
20/04/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
31/03/24	Monksgrange / / P	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
25/02/24	Lisronagh / / P	-	F / 8	3/1	-

Mighty Moments

Jockey: Miss A B O'Connor Trainer: William J McLernon Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 4

Comment: Ran promisingly at big odds when fourth of 16 at Cork in January; tough task against winners.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Cork / Unknown / HF		-	4 / 16	80/1	-

Rock On By

Jockey: Mr D O'Connor Trainer: Paul Nolan Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 1

Comment: Favourite at Lingstown on sole point-to-point for Denis Murphy last season, challenging with every chance when falling at the last; travelled strongly from before the straight when winning a Galway bumper last October in promising style; Derek O'Connor a noteworthy booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Galway / Unknown / HF		-	1 / 7	20/1	-
10/03/24	Lingstown / / P		-	F / 5	6/4	-

Seo Linn

Jockey: Mr B O'Neill Trainer: P Twomey Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 21411

Comment: Winner of three of her five starts; Ballinrobe winner last May on second outing; fair fourth in a Listed bumper at Gowran in October; scored readily at Cheltenham in November and produced in fine shape to land Grade 2 mares' event at Aintree, ridden by Billy Lee on both occasions, a top amateur aboard now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 2 / HF	1	1 / 20	15/8	117
16/11/24	Cheltenham / Listed / HF	1	1 / 12	5/2	-
04/10/24	Gowran Park / Listed / HF	-	4 / 13	8/1	-
26/08/24	Ballinrobe / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
27/05/24	Ballinrobe / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 10	11/4	-

Six Mile Suzy

Jockey: Ms E Dunseath Trainer: W J Bryson Age/Wt: 5/11-11

Comment: Seventh foal; half-sister to two winners; dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Beware The Bear; thrown in at the deep end; first track ride for Erin Dunseath, who has ridden two point winners for the influential Ger Quinn stable.

Imagine It

Jockey: Miss M O'Sullivan Trainer: G A Kingston Age/Wt: 4/11-3

Comment: Tenth foal; half-sister to several winners; dam unplaced, from a top-notch Flat family; this is highly ambitious for debut.

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