Punchestown

14:30

Runners: 16 Distance: 3m 1/2f Chase Going: YIELDING

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Last year's winner Knockiel Synge makes plenty of appeal. but FRALIMONTO BILBERY seems to have his measure on Knockanard running

Fralimonti Bilbery

Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick Trainer: Denis Paul Murphy Age/Wt: 7/11-7

3/1

Comment: Has developed into a consistent pointer and has picked up bank-race experience at Lingstown, where he finished in front of Knockiel Synge last month; autumn form also included two satisfactory runs behind the smart Fountain House; rider (24 wins in points this season) good value for 7lb claim; trainer won this in 2023.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	2 / 6	7/4	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	2 / 11	2/1	-
19/01/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	4 / 13	6/1	-
13/10/24	Loughrea / / P	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
26/05/24	Inchydoney / / P	-	P / 9	7/2	-

Knockiel Synge

Jockey: Miss G Benson Trainer: Peter John Flood Age/Wt: 11/11-12 F: U/51U-8

7/2

Comment: Jumped well and made all for a 20-1 game success in this race last year, beating a 33-1 shot; unseated at the 16th when tackling stronger opposition later that week; has a modest record in points (2-28) and has been beaten three times over banks this season, including when second to the talented Fountain House at Lingstown, failed to uphold form with Fralimonto Berry at Knockanard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	3 / 11	7/2	-
22/02/25	Knockanard / / P	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
03/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	8 / 15	33/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	2 / 13	6/1	-
12/10/24	Portrush / / P	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
26/05/24	Ballingarry / / P	-	P / 8	2/1	-

Haggard

Jockey: Mr R James Trainer: Colin Bowe Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: P-4

13/2

Comment: Is 2-19 in point-to-points; last win came on good ground last May; fair fourth in a recent hunters' chase at Tramore; plenty to find with a few of these on Lingstown running; top rider aboard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Tramore / Unknown / HC	-	4 / 8	14/1	-
30/03/25	Monksgrange / / P	-	2 / 9	10/1	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	7 / 11	8/1	-
02/02/25	Ballinaboola / / P	-	3 / 5	10/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	5 / 13	10/1	-
26/10/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	6 / 8	3/1	-

Transprint

Jockey: Mr Anthony James Doyle Trainer: R P O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: RR/3-

7/1

Comment: Is 1-12 in points; ran a fine race to take third behind Knockiel Synge and Fountain House here a year ago; that in contrast to his mishaps at the 2022 festival when he refused on two occasions; poor prep run at Ballyknock on his first outing since last May; trainer won this in 2022.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Ballyknock / / P	-	4 / 4	7/2	-
19/05/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	4 / 12	4/1	-
30/04/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 16	20/1	-
10/03/24	Lingstown / / P	-	2 / 9	10/1	-
22/01/23	Ballycrystal / / P	-	4 / 4	10/1	-
27/11/22	Lingstown / / P	-	4 / 12	8/1	-

Dromleigh

Jockey: Miss L Costello Trainer: Seamus Murnane Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: F-4044

10/1

Comment: Point winner two seasons ago; fair form under rules last season, second over 2m5f at Clonmel and third over 3m at Fairyhouse; twice fourth in hunter chases this term; first attempt at this course.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HC	-	4 / 15	9/1	-
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / HC	-	4 / 8	28/1	-
08/03/25	Nenagh / / P	-	7 / 15	6/1	-
22/02/25	Punchestown P-To-P Course / / P	-	2 / 5	5/2	-
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / HC	-	12 / 16	16/1	-
24/11/24	Moig South / / P	-	5 / 11	3/1	-

Turnupdevolume

Jockey: Mr Barry Thomas Stone Trainer: R P O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 7/11-7

11/1

Comment: Recent point winner at the fourth attempt; finished behind three of these rivals when sixth to Vital Island at Lingstown; accomplished 7lb claimer has ridden 25 winners in points this season and landed the Kim Muir; trainer won this in 2022.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	1 / 9	5/2	-
30/03/25	Monksgrange / / P	-	3 / 11	5/1	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	6 / 11	10/1	-
02/02/25	Ballinaboola / / P	-	U / 9	4/1	-

Well Buoy

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: E Bolger Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 207

11/1

Comment: Placed in a bumper for Harry Kelly last summer; point winner on good ground at Rathcannon in November; struggled over this course in February; last of seven finishers behind Fountain House at Thurles; transformation needed, and hard to make a case despite his trainer's mastery of this discipline.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HC	-	7 / 11	12/1	-
03/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	10 / 15	28/1	-
11/01/25	Tinahely / / P	-	P / 8	3/1	-
03/11/24	Rathcannon / / P	-	1 / 9	4/7	-
13/10/24	Loughrea / / P	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
25/07/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 14	12/1	-

Cloudy Tuesday

Jockey: Mr Turlough O'connor Trainer: Turlough O'Connor Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 674-0

12/1

Comment: Four wins and seven places from 19 starts in points; fair third behind the smart Fountain House at Dromahane last time; previously coped well with the demands of the banks course at Knockanard, though favourite Knockiel Synge appeared to have an off day; has a penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Dromahane / / P	-	3 / 7	5/1	-
22/02/25	Knockanard / / P	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
26/01/25	Cragmore / / P	-	4 / 6	16/1	-
01/12/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	4 / 17	12/1	-
09/05/24	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	12 / 16	40/1	95
25/04/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	4 / 4	9/1	-

Tech Talk

Jockey: Mr D G Lavery Trainer: Tom Dreaper Age/Wt: 10/11-7 F: 4PU-0 OR: 86

14/1

Comment: Experienced here and over the banks course at Lingstown; career highlight when third to Vital Island in this race in 2022, also a fair sixth in a strong race later that week; in touch when unseated five out in this last season; held by several of these on Lingstown running in November and last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	4 / 11	8/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	6 / 13	6/1	-
12/10/24	Portrush / / P	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
05/10/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	1 / 3	2/1	-
01/06/24	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	10 / 16	16/1	89
30/04/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HC	-	U / 16	12/1	-

Grageen

Jockey: Mr P W Gleeson Trainer: William P Murphy Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: 0/20

20/1

Comment: Second in a maiden hunter chase at Downpatrick last May; 2-12 in points; placed in three small-field events during the autumn campaign, including twice behind the progressive Willitgoahead; failed to make an impact in Limerick's maiden hunter chase at Christmas.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / HC	-	10 / 16	28/1	-
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
17/11/24	Tinahely / / P	-	3 / 5	9/2	-
03/11/24	Rathcannon / / P	-	2 / 3	4/5	-
24/05/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / HC	-	2 / 9	11/1	-
12/05/24	Loughrea / / P	-	3 / 6	5/2	-

Iriko Dairy

Jockey: Mr S Cotter Trainer: Denis Paul Murphy Age/Wt: 7/11-7

20/1

Comment: Point winner in 2023; was still in with a chance when falling three out at Tinahely on his first run after a long absence; has struggled in two more recent outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	P / 8	2/1	-
22/02/25	Farmaclaffley / / P	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
11/01/25	Tinahely / / P	-	F / 8	5/4	-
15/10/23	Tinahely / / P	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
30/04/23	Stowlin / / P	-	P / 10	2/1	-
23/10/22	Umma House / / P	-	3 / 6	5/2	-

A Mighty King

Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 5/11-5

20/1

Comment: Twice placed in points; likely to struggle unless he adapts spectacularly to this course.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Castletown-Geoghegan / / P	-	5 / 9	7/2	-
02/03/25	Borris House / / P	-	3 / 13	10/1	-
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	8 / 14	5/1	-
10/11/24	Knockmullen House / / P	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
28/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	P / 9	7/1	-

Grange Island

Jockey: Mr M J O'Connor Trainer: W J Burke Age/Wt: 9/12-3 F: P3-8P OR: 114

25/1

Comment: Twice successful in hunters' chases; not at his best in points this season; third of four finishers behind Cloudy Tuesday over the banks course at Knockanard on latest; no experience of this track and has to contend with a penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Knockanard / / P	-	3 / 5	4/1	-
19/01/25	Carrigarostig / / P	-	3 / 6	6/1	-
30/12/24	Dromahane / / P	-	4 / 13	6/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	7 / 13	10/1	-
13/07/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	P / 12	80/1	123
13/05/24	Killarney / Unknown / HC	-	8 / 11	50/1	-

Keeptheoldmanout

Jockey: Mr J G Murphy Trainer: James William Hannon Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: 009-B

30/1

Comment: Won a maiden point last October; makes little appeal on overall form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	3 / 13	7/1	-
16/03/25	Knockanohill / / P	-	U / 4	7/2	-
02/02/25	Belharbour / / P	-	P / 6	8/1	-
15/01/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HC	-	B / 14	125/1	-
02/11/24	Lisronagh / / P	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
25/05/24	Tralee P-T-P Course / / P	-	F / 6	6/4	-

Jet Fighter

Jockey: Mr J L Scallan Trainer: Peter Maher Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: 7P8-PP

50/1

Comment: Placed over fences in Britain in 2022; struggled in two attempts over this course last year; weak form during autumn points campaign.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Loughbrickland / / P	-	4 / 6	5/1	-
22/03/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	6 / 8	8/1	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	11 / 11	7/1	-
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / HC	-	P / 16	200/1	-
08/12/24	Ballycrystal / / P	-	P / 9	7/1	-
24/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	P / 13	250/1	-

Mellow Glory

Jockey: Mr F P Murphy Trainer: Peter Maher Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: 6P

50/1

Comment: Weak form in points; three-figure odds when pulled-up in a hunters' chase at Thurles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Castletown-Geoghegan / / P	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
22/03/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	3 / 8	5/1	-
06/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HC	-	P / 11	125/1	-
22/02/25	Punchestown P-To-P Course / / P	-	6 / 16	6/1	-
11/01/25	Tinahely / / P	-	5 / 8	8/1	-
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	P / 8	6/1	-

Empire Soldier

Jockey: Reserve 1 Trainer: Denis Paul Murphy Age/Wt: 5/11-5

Comment: Twice placed in points; finished behind six of these over the banks at Lingstown on latest; first reserve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	8 / 11	12/1	-
19/01/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	P / 11	5/1	-
27/10/24	Tinahely / / P	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
11/05/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	5 / 10	7/2	-
21/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	4 / 8	5/2	-

Keep On Dreaming

Jockey: Reserve 2 Trainer: E Bolger Age/Wt: 5/11-5

Comment: Homebred out of the useful Nadiya De La Vega who has produced two winners, including Norwigi for this stable; in the frame in three outings in points since January; potentially interesting with Derek O'Connor lined up for the ride; Enda Bolger has won this 11 times as a trainer; second reserve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Daramona House / / P	-	2 / 11	6/1	-
15/02/25	Oldtown / / P	-	4 / 12	6/1	-
26/01/25	Cragmore / / P	-	3 / 12	7/1	-

Kings Jet

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: C W J Farrell Age/Wt: 5/11-5

Comment: Brother to the Dan Skelton-trained Jet Plane, winner of seven races and second in this year's Aintree Foxhunter; no success in six starts in points; third reserve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Stradbally / / P	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
05/04/25	Taylorstown / / P	-	4 / 6	6/1	-
23/03/25	Lisronagh / / P	-	3 / 15	6/1	-
09/02/25	Tallow / / P	-	P / 11	10/1	-
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	7 / 13	10/1	-
01/12/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	F / 9	7/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Punchestown

15:05

Runners: 25 Distance: 2m 3 1/2f HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: YIELDING

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 5 PLACES

Verdict: A strong UK challenge is headed by the improving STAY IF U WANT TO, representing a yard that has a good record at this meeting.

Almuhit

Jockey: R P McLernon Trainer: Faye Bramley Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 675011 OR: 106

7/1

Comment: Came back to form after wind surgery to win handicaps at Southwell and Warwick; this is much tougher but has a chance; new yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Warwick / Handicap / H	4	1 / 12	4/1	101
17/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	1 / 11	15/2	93
27/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	11 / 16	14/1	96
10/12/24	Fontwell / Handicap / H	5	5 / 9	22/1	99
07/11/24	Newbury / Handicap / H	3	7 / 7	16/1	105
23/10/24	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	12/1	110

Londonofficecallin

Jockey: D King Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 8/10-8 F: 116-01 OR: 112

8/1

Comment: Four-time Flat winner won his third hurdle race in January over a bit further at this course; raised 10lb but has to be respected off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 16	7/1	102
17/11/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	22 / 23	5/2	102
10/10/24	Thurles / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	5/6	70
30/09/24	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	11/2	61
07/08/24	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	13/2	63
18/11/23	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	6 / 9	8/1	111

Timmy Tuesday

Jockey: Mr J H Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/12-5 F: 21312 OR: 137

9/1

Comment: Improving sort won handicaps at Ayr and Down Royal over 2m4f this term and put up a career-best when runner-up in an Aintree Grade 3 last time (3m); big player with a capable amateur taking off 7lb.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	2 / 17	11/2	135
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	1 / 8	9/4	122
09/02/25	Exeter / Unknown / H	2	3 / 6	5/2	126
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	3/1	118
28/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	2 / 11	16/1	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	12 / 25	40/1	-

Blue Hop

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: B F Brookhouse Age/Wt: 8/11-3 F: 5-63121 OR: 121

9/1

Comment: Won his third hurdle race at Wetherby (2m5f) last time; has won over this trip but stays 3m too; is in form so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	1 / 13	6/1	116
15/02/25	Ascot / Handicap / H	3	2 / 17	9/1	113
24/01/25	Doncaster / Handicap / H	4	1 / 17	11/1	107
15/12/24	Windsor / Handicap / H	4	3 / 13	11/1	107
22/11/24	Chepstow / Handicap / H	4	6 / 17	22/1	108
24/02/24	Chepstow / Handicap / C	4	5 / 5	3/1	110

Bright Legend

Jockey: H Cobden Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Age/Wt: 5/11-2 F: 392342 OR: 120

9/1

Comment: Maiden over hurdles but has been consistent of late including when 3rd to Londonofficecallin at this track; runner-up in a Cork maiden last time; considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Cork / Unknown / H	-	2 / 19	11/4	-
15/02/25	Haydock / Grade 2 / H	1	4 / 6	14/1	127
12/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	3 / 16	5/1	119
29/12/24	Limerick / Listed, Handicap / H	-	2 / 9	15/2	117
15/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	9 / 15	28/1	121
22/10/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	18/1	86

Crazierthandaisy

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 6/10-6 F: 1-2213 OR: 110

9/1

Comment: One of two runners for top UK yard; novice winner at Warwick ran a solid race on handicap debut when beaten 6l by Blue Hop at Wetherby; lightly-raced but needs more in this stronger company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	3 / 13	6/1	109
31/12/24	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	1 / 16	7/4	108
16/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	2 / 11	4/6	-
24/11/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	2 / 10	11/10	-
14/04/24	Plumpton / Unknown / HF	5	1 / 10	1/1	-
25/01/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 12	11/10	-

Cave Court

Jockey: Mr O McGill Trainer: Noel C Kelly Age/Wt: 8/11-10 F: 177214 OR: 128

10/1

Comment: Four hurdle wins but is 9lb higher after winning at Naas in January, beating Hartur D'Arc; put in a decent chase run since at Ayr; shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	3	4 / 5	15/8	132
26/01/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	1 / 14	9/2	119
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 23	14/1	115
25/09/24	Perth / Handicap / H	4	7 / 7	6/1	121
31/07/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	7 / 20	17/2	115
23/07/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	1 / 16	9/4	108

Hartur Darc

Jockey: K M Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 8/11-0 F: 0-9UF22 OR: 118

12/1

Comment: Better known as a chaser, rated 140 in that sphere; a fine second to Cave Court at Naas back over hurdles and nearly won the Leinster National again at the same track since; can run well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Naas / Listed, Handicap / C	-	2 / 14	13/2	137
26/01/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	2 / 14	7/2	113
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	F / 27	50/1	139
21/12/24	Ascot / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	U / 8	18/1	139
16/11/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	9 / 15	33/1	141
01/04/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	10 / 20	20/1	137

Stay If U Want To

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A J O'Neill Age/Wt: 6/10-12 F: 227621 OR: 116

12/1

Comment: Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	1 / 12	7/2	109
17/01/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	4	2 / 9	5/2	108
20/12/24	Ascot / Handicap / H	3	6 / 13	6/1	109
15/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	7 / 16	8/1	110
17/10/24	Wincanton / Handicap / H	4	2 / 8	7/2	110
01/06/24	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	2 / 10	8/11	105

Rocheval

Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 1-42F OR: 118

14/1

Comment: Dual hurdle winner was runner-up to Stay If U Want To at Kelso before running a big race when falling two out at the same track last time; looks a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	3	F / 7	6/5	120
14/02/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	2 / 12	5/2	118
23/11/24	Haydock / Grade 2 / H	1	4 / 6	7/1	120
07/03/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	1 / 3	8/15	-
11/12/23	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	1 / 6	4/6	-
11/11/23	Aintree / Unknown / HF	4	1 / 8	15/2	-

Boyles Hill

Jockey: Isabel Williams Trainer: Evan Williams Age/Wt: 6/10-8 F: 321011 OR: 112

16/1

Comment: Won his third hurdle race at Chepstow in January over 2m7f in heavy but won over 2m4f the time before; ground versatile and one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/01/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	3	1 / 11	13/2	107
19/12/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	10/1	102
22/11/24	Chepstow / Handicap / H	4	14 / 17	16/1	104
17/08/24	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	4	1 / 10	5/2	104
26/07/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	2 / 12	5/6	-
30/05/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / H	4	3 / 13	3/1	-

Billy Lee Swagger

Jockey: A P Kelly Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 6/10-3 F: 4-29 OR: 107

16/1

Comment: Won over 2m here in 2023 and was fourth in this race last year; just two runs since (one good, one not so good) and 3lb higher this time so needs more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	9 / 18	11/4	107
23/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 19	9/2	104
30/04/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	4 / 24	10/1	104
17/03/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	2 / 14	11/1	101
25/01/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	2 / 7	2/1	97
31/12/23	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 22	15/2	89

Soldierofthestorm

Jockey: K Brogan Trainer: Jonjo & A J O'Neill Age/Wt: 7/10-5 F: 3-3884 OR: 109

20/1

Comment: First reserve; second runner for yard; was fourth to today's rival Blue Hop at Wetherby last time back after a break; capable of better but needs it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	4 / 13	18/1	111
23/01/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	4	8 / 14	4/1	112
20/12/24	Ascot / Handicap / H	4	8 / 18	16/1	113
07/05/24	Hereford / Handicap / H	4	3 / 11	3/1	111
01/03/24	Newbury / Handicap / H	4	3 / 11	10/3	111
14/02/24	Hereford / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	13/8	105

Slanagaibhgoleir

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: P-4P048 OR: 122

22/1

Comment: Course maiden winner over 2m7f last year; decent runs in defeat last twice but needs more; cheekpieces will need to have a positive effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	8 / 13	8/1	122
15/02/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	4 / 20	16/1	121
12/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	11 / 16	11/1	122
07/12/24	Navan / Listed, Handicap / H	-	P / 20	14/1	122
24/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	4 / 15	12/1	120
01/04/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	P / 8	15/2	122

Kilta

Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England Age/Wt: 8/10-4 F: 323432 OR: 108

22/1

Comment: Mostly chasing in the last year but was second to Blue Hop reverting to hurdles at Wetherby last time; needs more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	2 / 13	9/1	108
09/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	4	3 / 5	11/4	110
12/02/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	4 / 8	11/2	114
04/12/24	Haydock / Handicap / C	3	3 / 7	9/1	115
11/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / C	3	2 / 3	14/1	117
26/06/24	Worcester / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	7/1	122

Noble Park

Jockey: P V O'Brien Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 6/10-3 F: 860U22 OR: 107

22/1

Comment: Second runner for top UK yard; maiden over hurdles after five starts; was beaten 5.5l on handicap debut last time and has to find improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Warwick / Handicap / H	4	2 / 12	22/1	108
01/02/25	Sandown / Unknown / H	3	2 / 4	14/1	-
24/01/25	Sandown / Unknown / H	3	U / 10	33/1	-
28/12/24	Newbury / Unknown / H	3	10 / 11	66/1	-
12/12/24	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	28/1	-
10/11/24	Sandown / Unknown / HF	4	8 / 10	8/1	-

Luminous Light

Jockey: S W Flanagan Trainer: Anthony McCann Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 445411 OR: 118

28/1

Comment: Won over fences at Clonmel and over hurdles at Cork last two starts; up 5lb for that last win but has to be considered; ground-versatile.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Cork / Handicap / H	-	1 / 20	7/1	113
13/02/25	Clonmel / Handicap / C	-	1 / 13	7/1	113
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	4 / 11	20/1	-
06/09/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / C	-	5 / 14	14/1	-
21/08/24	Sligo / Handicap / H	-	4 / 8	9/2	115
08/08/24	Sligo / Handicap / H	-	4 / 9	7/2	116

Down Around

Jockey: H E Sexton Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 8/10-4 F: 21453 OR: 108

28/1

Comment: Won at Thurles in November over this trip and has been consistent in defeat since; has to find more off an unchanged mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	3 / 8	7/1	108
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	5 / 17	13/2	108
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	4 / 23	12/1	106
29/11/24	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	1 / 15	7/2	99
12/11/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	2 / 14	12/1	96
30/08/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	14 / 19	25/1	98

Sammy Smart

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: Thomas Gibney Age/Wt: 9/10-6 F: 038126 OR: 110

30/1

Comment: Won over 3m at this track and decent efforts in defeat since, including behind Londonofficecallin, also here (2m4f); needs to find more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 16	10/1	110
12/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 16	12/1	107
10/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	8/1	101
01/11/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	8 / 13	10/1	102
15/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	3 / 16	16/1	101
30/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	10 / 13	22/1	102

Must Go Now

Jockey: J P Shinnick Trainer: Edward Cawley Age/Wt: 8/10-9 F: F-50139 OR: 113

33/1

Comment: Won at Fairyhouse and was third to Cave Court at Naas earlier in season; has to rebound from a poor run at Fairyhouse when he was well-fancied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	9 / 15	9/2	113
26/01/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	3 / 14	13/2	109
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	1 / 20	10/1	99
10/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	13 / 17	16/1	100
28/05/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	5 / 16	8/1	100
17/03/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	F / 14	9/2	100

Kinbara Firstdraft

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 6/10-8 F: 861642 OR: 112

Comment: Dual hurdle winner bounced back from two lesser efforts to run well at Down Royal last time but needs to find more off 1lb higher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	2 / 8	9/1	111
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	11/2	114
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	6 / 15	14/1	112
13/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	1 / 8	6/1	110
18/09/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	6 / 8	10/1	111
17/08/24	Perth / Handicap / H	2	8 / 12	9/1	111

Away To Milan

Jockey: S D Torrens Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 7/10-0 F: 2-3U58 OR: 104

33/1

Comment: Some decent efforts in defeat this season on return after a long absence but was poor last time and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	8 / 9	11/4	105
31/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	5 / 12	13/2	105
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	U / 15	7/2	105
23/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	3 / 19	22/1	103
20/07/23	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	2 / 15	10/1	102
31/05/23	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	1 / 14	17/2	93

Bridies Beau

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 605110 OR: 118

40/1

Comment: C&D handicap winner in January followed up at Gowran the next month; his poor run at Naas next time came too soon after; not ruled out now freshened up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	15 / 19	14/1	118
15/02/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	1 / 20	9/1	109
27/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	5/2	95
27/12/24	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	5 / 18	11/1	95
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	20 / 25	100/1	-
09/11/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	6 / 14	18/1	-

Buy Some Time

Jockey: B Smith Trainer: R Mike Smith Age/Wt: 7/10-1 F: 411772 OR: 105

40/1

Comment: Won a pair of 3m handicaps last summer; came back to form when second at Ayr last time but this is much tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	2 / 10	16/1	106
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	7 / 13	40/1	108
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	7 / 9	33/1	110
14/07/24	Perth / Handicap / H	4	1 / 10	4/1	104
04/07/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	14/1	96
09/06/24	Perth / Unknown / H	4	4 / 9	20/1	-

Camino Rock

Jockey: G Brouder Trainer: M F Morris Age/Wt: 8/10-10 F: 17639 OR: 114

50/1

Comment: Just 1-19 over hurdles; had a tough task last time in a Wexford novice but was still poor and has to bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	9 / 11	25/1	114
15/02/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	3 / 20	16/1	113
23/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 19	28/1	113
25/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	7 / 13	16/1	113
04/09/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	1 / 7	8/1	106
26/07/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	6 / 15	18/1	106

Kinbara Firstdraft

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 6/10-8 F: 861642 OR: 112

Comment: Dual hurdle winner bounced back from two lesser efforts to run well at Down Royal last time but needs to find more off 1lb higher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	2 / 8	9/1	111
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	11/2	114
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	6 / 15	14/1	112
13/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	1 / 8	6/1	110
18/09/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	6 / 8	10/1	111
17/08/24	Perth / Handicap / H	2	8 / 12	9/1	111

Jolie Jewel

Jockey: P T Enright Trainer: Brian M McMahon Age/Wt: 6/10-6 F: 036932 OR: 110

Comment: Won a Cork maiden over a similar trip to this at Cork last year and has been consistent enough in defeat since; needs more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	2 / 9	9/2	109
20/03/25	Cork / Handicap / H	-	3 / 20	12/1	108
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	9 / 17	4/1	109
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 23	9/1	109
16/11/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	3 / 19	14/1	108
04/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	13 / 15	16/1	110

Gabriel Ranger

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: Joseph G Murphy Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 643656 OR: 106

Comment: Third reserve; won at Cork last summer and consistent enough since, including over fences; needs much more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Limerick / Handicap / C	-	6 / 13	13/2	108
06/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / C	-	5 / 11	5/1	-
26/01/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	6 / 14	11/1	106
01/01/25	Tramore / Unknown / C	-	3 / 11	10/3	-
23/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	4 / 19	9/1	105
25/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	6 / 15	9/2	105

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Punchestown

15:40

Runners: 17 Distance: 2m 1/2f HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: YIELDING

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Despite an unaccountably poor run in the County Hurdle, LARK IN THE MORNIN, last year's Fred Winter winner, remains of major interest

Lark In The Mornin

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 5/10-9 F: 1-570 OR: 130

9/2

Comment: Convincing winner of last year's Fred Winter on heavy ground; fifth in the Swinton last May; fair run at Leopardstown in December after a break; needs to bounce back from a poor run when well fancied for the County Hurdle; feasible that he may do so.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	14 / 16	11/2	132
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	7 / 19	11/2	130
11/05/24	Haydock / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	5 / 17	9/4	130
12/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	1 / 22	9/1	122
15/01/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 18	3/1	-
27/12/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	6 / 19	9/4	-

Wilful

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A J O'Neill Age/Wt: 6/10-7 F: 1-184P1 OR: 128

6/1

Comment: Uneven form in handicap hurdles; bounced back from disappointing run in Kelso's Morebattle Hurdle when winning in a lower grade at Ayr recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	3	1 / 12	9/2	121
01/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	P / 18	18/5	122
18/01/25	Ascot / Handicap / H	2	4 / 11	10/1	123
12/12/24	Taunton / Handicap / H	3	8 / 9	4/1	125
21/08/24	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	1 / 8	5/2	116
04/05/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	1 / 12	4/6	116

Serienmond

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 024013 OR: 118

13/2

Comment: German Flat winner; opened hurdles account on first start for Gavin Cromwell in 2m Leopardstown handicap last month in a first-time hood; ran on well from off the pace when third at Fairyhouse last week, splitting Helvic Dream and American Money; not discounted despite being 3lb wrong here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	3 / 16	11/2	117
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	6/1	107
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	18 / 24	12/1	108
09/11/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	4 / 11	6/1	108
10/10/24	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	2 / 8	15/2	105
18/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	10 / 15	18/1	-

Brentford Hope

Jockey: J J Burke Trainer: Harry Derham Age/Wt: 8/11-5 F: 2024 OR: 140

15/2

Comment: Useful on Flat at up to 1m4f; five wins and seven seconds (including this race last year) from 16 starts over hurdles; has been set unenviable tasks on his last two starts; chased home Constitution Hill in the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham; last of four behind Golden Ace in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton; sights lowered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/02/25	Wincanton / Grade 2 / H	1	4 / 4	11/2	146
25/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	2 / 5	10/1	146
17/01/25	Windsor / Handicap / H	2	12 / 14	18/1	148
09/11/24	Wincanton / Grade 2 / H	1	2 / 3	2/1	148
30/04/24	Punchestown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	2 / 24	10/1	143
30/03/24	Haydock / Handicap / H	2	1 / 9	5/2	140

Helvic Dream

Jockey: D Meyler Trainer: Noel Meade Age/Wt: 8/10-10 F: 9-3252 OR: 131

10/1

Comment: Group 1 winner in the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; no comparable form over hurdles but has shown enough to suggest a definite chance here; second in a decent handicap hurdle at Down Royal in November and beat all bar the veteran Lord Erskine in a valuable Fairyhouse handicap last Tuesday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	2 / 16	22/1	128
02/04/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	100
16/11/24	Navan / Grade 3 / H	-	5 / 7	7/1	128
02/11/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	2 / 18	8/1	125
22/10/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	3 / 11	7/2	101
27/09/24	Listowel / Listed, Handicap / H	-	3 / 15	8/1	124

Ascending Lark

Jockey: P V O'Brien Trainer: Harry Derham Age/Wt: 7/10-6 F: 11-111 OR: 127

10/1

Comment: Placed in two bumpers in 2023 for Liz Lalor; 5-5 over hurdles in Britain, shrewdly placed in small-field races, never facing more than seven opponents, and having only two to beat in handicaps at Exeter and Ludlow; this will be much more challenging, but she merits respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Ludlow / Handicap / H	4	1 / 3	4/7	121
21/02/25	Exeter / Handicap / H	4	1 / 3	4/6	117
28/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	1 / 5	5/4	113
25/04/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	1 / 6	8/13	-
20/03/24	Haydock / Unknown / H	4	1 / 8	85/40	-
08/04/23	Fairyhouse / Listed / HF	-	7 / 9	28/1	-

Irish Panther

Jockey: Cian Cullinan Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty Age/Wt: 8/10-4 F: 28330 OR: 125

10/1

Comment: Still a maiden but is lightly raced and ran well when third in big fields at Leopardstown (2m, yielding/soft) this winter on his first two handicap starts; tenth of 16 in the County Hurdle; tongue-tie used then is discarded.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	10 / 16	12/1	128
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	3 / 18	11/1	119
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	3 / 19	16/1	118
27/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	8 / 16	5/2	118
12/05/24	Killarney / Unknown / H	-	2 / 15	11/8	-
30/11/23	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	3 / 15	2/1	-

Iberico Lord

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 7/11-5 F: P-1F40 OR: 140

11/1

Comment: Won a four-runner 2m2f chase at Kempton last November; failed to get home over 2m4f when returned to hurdles at Windsor in January; down the field in Newbury's William Hill Hurdle, a race he won under its Betfair banner last year.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	12 / 17	14/1	144
17/01/25	Windsor / Unknown / H	2	4 / 5	5/2	144
20/12/24	Ascot / Handicap / C	3	F / 4	8/11	144
25/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / C	3	1 / 4	13/8	144
12/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	P / 8	11/1	143
10/02/24	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	1 / 21	11/2	134

American Money

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty Age/Wt: 8/10-2 F: 85324 OR: 123

12/1

Comment: All three handicap hurdle wins have been on soft; has shown solid form in three starts since returning from an unsuccessful spell over fences; backed up two Naas runs with fourth at Fairyhouse a week ago, not far behind Helvic Dream and Serienmond.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	4 / 16	18/1	123
09/03/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	2 / 16	9/1	120
23/02/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	3 / 11	10/1	120
26/01/25	Naas / Handicap / C	-	5 / 11	11/1	113
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	8 / 11	14/1	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / C	-	P / 18	150/1	-

Gaucher

Jockey: B Hayes Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 216414 OR: 147

14/1

Comment: Two wins on the Flat in France; 3-10 over hurdles, including when favourite for a four-runner Grade 3 novice hurdle at Tipperary in October; creditable fourth in a 19-runner 2m handicap at Leopardstown in December; sprang a 20-1 surprise in a Grade 2 event at Navan in March; ran respectably under a penalty at Faiyhouse on latest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / H	-	4 / 8	6/1	145
09/03/25	Naas / Grade 3 / H	-	1 / 8	20/1	132
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	4 / 19	12/1	132
01/12/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / H	-	6 / 8	22/1	132
06/10/24	Tipperary / Grade 3 / H	-	1 / 4	11/10	132
25/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	2 / 5	5/6	132

Hunters Yarn

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 8/11-5 F: 15-6P0 OR: 140

14/1

Comment: Useful hurdler two seasons ago; no sign of his best form in a three-race campaign over fences this term; in rear in the Red Rum at Aintree on latest; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	11 / 14	22/1	152
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	P / 12	9/2	152
08/12/24	Cork / Grade 2 / C	-	6 / 8	16/1	152
12/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	5 / 10	15/2	153
13/01/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	1 / 7	8/15	-
16/12/23	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	F / 12	1/3	-

Samui

Jockey: Mr J H Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 6/10-10 F: 0-170 OR: 131

20/1

Comment: Useful Flat stayer last year on good/good to firm; returned to hurdling with a 1m7f win at Thurles (good) in January but failed to fire in a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) two weeks later; jumped indifferently when down the field in the 2m5f Coral Cup.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	17 / 26	28/1	136
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	7 / 11	13/2	136
19/01/25	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	1 / 9	2/1	126
12/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	17 / 24	18/1	105
26/09/24	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	3 / 5	6/1	105
31/08/24	Chester / Listed / F	1	3 / 7	9/2	105

Impero

Jockey: D J Gilligan Trainer: Cian Collins Age/Wt: 6/10-6 F: 11191 OR: 127

22/1

Comment: Prospered for new yard last October/November with consecutive wins in Downpatrick maiden, handicap at Cheltenham (2m, good) and novice at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); well held however in much better-class Ascot handicap in December; back in winning form at Ballinrobe recently and now 6lb higher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	1 / 8	4/1	121
21/12/24	Ascot / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	9 / 12	22/1	127
28/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	1 / 4	8/15	125
25/10/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	1 / 10	6/1	119
11/10/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	1 / 7	5/6	103
25/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	2 / 15	11/1	100

Sonny May

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: Denis Hickey Age/Wt: 8/10-0 F: 0-4115F OR: 120

22/1

Comment: Back-to-back handicap winner at Gowran (2m) and C&D in November off 105 and 113 respectively; unplaced when upped to 2m4f at Leopardstown in December; beaten when falling at the last in a novice event at Navan last time; tough task here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	F / 8	9/1	121
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	5 / 12	20/1	122
24/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 8	4/1	113
09/11/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	1 / 11	4/1	105
12/10/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	4 / 13	28/1	105
12/12/23	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	13 / 17	28/1	111

Any Road

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: E J O'Grady Age/Wt: 8/10-9 F: 1P659 OR: 130

25/1

Comment: Won over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Fairyhouse last November; has failed to prosper off his revised mark; first time with tongue-tie.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	9 / 16	12/1	131
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	5 / 18	40/1	132
18/01/25	Navan / Handicap / H	-	6 / 19	28/1	132
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	P / 20	22/1	132
05/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	1 / 6	15/2	125
01/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	10 / 17	20/1	126

God Of Thunder

Jockey: D King Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Age/Wt: 6/10-3 F: 68310 OR: 124

50/1

Comment: AW winner in Britain; won a 2m1f Limerick maiden hurdle at the beginning of the month on good ground; no impact over a longer trip on soft ground at Cork on handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Cork / Handicap / H	-	12 / 15	20/1	125
01/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	1 / 9	7/1	113
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	3 / 18	40/1	-
23/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	8 / 20	66/1	-
25/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	6 / 20	100/1	-
11/12/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	5 / 13	15/2	76

Run For Harry

Jockey: Caragh Monaghan Trainer: Mrs Gillian Callaghan Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 0347P0 OR: 123

66/1

Comment: Is 2-14 over hurdles, best form on good ground; makes no appeal now after two dismal runs in beginners' chases.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Cork / Unknown / C	-	10 / 11	100/1	-
04/04/25	Wexford / Unknown / C	-	P / 8	33/1	-
21/12/24	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	7 / 18	15/2	123
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	4 / 12	16/1	123
09/11/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	3 / 11	17/2	121
02/08/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	11 / 15	12/1	121

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2nd Favourite

Punchestown

16:15

Runners: 6 Distance: 2m 1/2f Hurdle Going: YIELDING

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is difficult to go against the unbeaten Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner KOPEK DES BORDES and he is taken to win again.

Kopek Des Bordes

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 1-111 OR: 159

3/10

Comment: Unbeaten in a bumper and three hurdle races; didn't impress with his jumping on hurdling debut at Leopardstown over Christmas but blew away his rivals in a Grade 1 at the track next time; again made some mistakes when winning the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham but was well on top at the finish; the hood worn then is retained and is difficult to oppose today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 11	4/6	157
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / H	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 23	4/6	-
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 14	15/8	-

Salvator Mundi

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 6-1151 OR: 156

7/2

Comment: Fourth runner for yard; by the same sire as Kopek Des Bordes; easy Tipperary maiden hurdle winner won a C&D Grade 2 novice on return in January despite pulling hard and not jumping well; again keen when 18l behind Kopek Des Bordes at Cheltenham but was more settled when beating Romeo Coolio by 7l in an Aintree Grade 1; can give his more fancied stablemate a race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 9	7/2	142
11/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	5 / 11	14/1	-
12/01/25	Punchestown / Grade 2 / H	-	1 / 6	8/15	-
15/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	1 / 13	1/12	-
15/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	6 / 12	17/2	-
18/04/23	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	2 / 15	9/1	-

Irancy

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 3-171 OR: 146

12/1

Comment: Got off the mark over hurdles after a long absence when winning a maiden hurdle at this track in November; didn't handle the track or occasion well when 33l behind Kopek Des Bordes in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham; bounced back to win a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse since; needs a fair bit more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / H	-	1 / 8	5/1	135
11/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	7 / 11	25/1	-
15/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 18	10/11	-
02/12/23	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	3 / 24	20/1	-
05/10/21	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	3 / 12	9/1	-

Karbau

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 4103 OR: 147

28/1

Comment: Won a C&D maiden hurdle in January but was beaten a long way by stablemate Kopek Des Bordes in the Supreme Novices'; much better when 8l behind Salvator Mundi in an Aintree Grade 1 but will likely need those rivals to underperform if he is to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	3 / 9	33/1	140
11/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	10 / 11	40/1	-
27/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	1 / 16	1/2	-
16/12/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 18	5/4	-
31/03/24	Lignieres / Conditions / F	-	2 / 11	9/2	-

Fleetfoot

Jockey: K M Donoghue Trainer: J S Bolger Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 5

100/1

Comment: Dual Flat winner didn't jump that well when beaten 50l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in January; beaten a long way in the Irish Lincoln since; can't be fancied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	21 / 27	7/1	92
25/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	5 / 20	9/1	-
17/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	2 / 6	9/4	90
06/10/24	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	5/1	90
15/09/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	20/1	91
19/09/23	Listowel / Listed / F	-	7 / 9	9/4	93

Whinney Hill

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 2139

100/1

Comment: Bumper winner was third, beaten 6.75l, to Kopek Des Bordes in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle at Christmas but was well below form behind the same rival in a Grade 1 since; freshened up but has a lot to find with that rival.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / H	-	9 / 10	40/1	-
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 23	7/1	-
16/11/24	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 11	6/4	-
16/10/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 7	15/8	-
24/02/24	Farmaclaffley / / P	-	2 / 4	11/8	-

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2nd Favourite

Punchestown

16:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 3m 1f Chase Going: YIELDING

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It could pay to side with the Aintree Grade 1 winner IMPAIRE ET PASSE, whose jumping let him down when he took on Ballyburn at the DRF

Ballyburn

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 1-1215 OR: 160

7/5

Comment: Top novice hurdler last season, signing off at this meeting with a third Grade 1 win; 2-4 over fences, no match for Sir Gino at Kempton after course 2m3f beginners' win; won Grade 1 at the DRF quite readily despite having raced keenly; flopped in the Brown Advisory won by stablemate Lecky Waston, pulled hard, and jumping technique deserted him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	5 / 7	4/7	160
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 6	8/13	-
27/12/24	Kempton / Grade 2 / C	1	2 / 4	7/4	162
23/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	1 / 12	2/11	-
03/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / H	-	1 / 6	1/5	163
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 7	1/2	157

Impaire Et Passe

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 1-1131 OR: 159

11/4

Comment: Top-class hurdler and now 3-4 over fences; won 2m3f Grade 1 at Limerick in yielding to soft in December; jumping let him down when well held in third behind Ballyburn at the DRF; restored to form when landing 2m4f Aintree Grade 1 in first-time cheekpieces; unbeaten in two 2023 hurdle starts at this venue, a Grade 1 and a Grade 2.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 9	9/4	157
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 6	11/4	154
28/12/24	Limerick / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 7	8/13	-
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	1 / 13	2/13	-
27/04/24	Sandown / Grade 2 / H	1	1 / 8	4/5	161
11/04/24	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 8	1/1	160

Lecky Watson

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 55-111 OR: 159

4/1

Comment: Just short of top class in novice hurdles last season; has matured into a leading novice chaser, unbeaten in three races; beat Slade Steel in a 2m4f beginners' event at Naas in December; dominated in a weak Grade 3 here in January; took advantage of Ballyburn's failure when beating Stellar Story convincingly at Cheltenham; stays and jumps well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 7	20/1	152
12/01/25	Punchestown / Grade 3 / C	-	1 / 4	5/4	-
16/12/24	Naas / Unknown / C	-	1 / 12	10/3	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / H	-	5 / 7	5/1	143
15/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	5 / 13	16/1	144
12/01/24	Naas / Grade 1 / H	-	3 / 7	14/1	-

Gorgeous Tom

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 01F144 OR: 150

12/1

Comment: Won a 2m4f Grade 3 event on good ground at Cork in November; close fourth of five in 2m4f Grade 1 Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse in early December; outpaced from two out in the Brown Advisory, well held by Lecky Watson and Stellar Story.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	4 / 7	11/1	149
01/12/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / C	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
03/11/24	Cork / Grade 3 / C	-	1 / 9	13/8	-
06/10/24	Tipperary / Grade 3 / C	-	F / 6	5/4	-
30/08/24	Wexford / Unknown / C	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
01/08/24	Galway / Grade 3, Handicap / H	-	16 / 19	7/1	137

Stellar Story

Jockey: D J Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 8/11-10 F: 422 OR: 154

12/1

Comment: Won last season's Albert Bartlett; has shown a similarly high standard level of form over fences, apart from when tailed off at Leopardstown in December; beaten a neck by a short-priced stablemate in a Grade 2 at Navan and chased home Lecky Watson in a steadily run Brown Advisory at Cheltenham.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	2 / 7	22/1	151
09/02/25	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	2 / 5	13/2	-
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	4 / 4	11/4	-
23/11/24	Punchestown / Grade 2 / C	-	1 / 3	8/15	-
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / H	-	4 / 7	10/3	149
15/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 13	33/1	141

Ile Atlantique

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 7-115U OR: 153

18/1

Comment: Limitations exposed at Grade 1 level during last season's novice hurdling campaign; much more like it on his first two starts over fences; backed up Navan beginners' win when landing 2m Grade 2 at Naas in January; very disappointing in Arkle at Leopardstown, labouring by halfway; unseated at third at Fairyhouse nine days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / C	-	U / 6	11/4	153
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	5 / 6	5/2	153
05/01/25	Naas / Grade 2 / C	-	1 / 5	13/8	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / C	-	1 / 18	5/4	-
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / H	-	7 / 9	10/1	145
13/04/24	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	5 / 8	5/2	148

Champ Kiely

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 9/11-10 F: 3/1413 OR: 150

28/1

Comment: Smart novice hurdler two seasons ago; off for 21 months before jumping well to win a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; led to two out when outsider of stable's three in DRF Grade 1 won by Ballyburn; not seriously challenged in landing the odds in a 2m Grade 3 event at Navan; jumped left and faded at Fairyhouse last week.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 6	7/4	150
01/03/25	Navan / Grade 3 / C	-	1 / 4	30/100	145
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	4 / 6	8/1	-
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	1 / 9	10/11	-
28/04/23	Punchestown / Grade 1 / H	-	3 / 5	7/2	147
15/03/23	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	3 / 10	13/2	149

Dont Rightly Know

Jockey: H Cobden Trainer: Polly Gundry Age/Wt: 10/11-3 F: 2-111P OR: 144

30/1

Comment: Fair hurdler; a latecomer to chasing this season and prospered in winning her first three races, notably Listed events for mares at Newbury and Exeter; slowly away and unable to get into contention in 3m1f Grade 1 at Aintree, rider called it a day after the eighth.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / C	1	P / 7	20/1	144
21/02/25	Exeter / Listed / C	1	1 / 5	10/11	137
15/01/25	Newbury / Listed / C	1	1 / 5	2/1	127
19/12/24	Exeter / Handicap / C	3	1 / 11	12/1	120
16/03/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	3	2 / 5	11/4	121
17/02/24	Haydock / Grade 2 / H	1	2 / 10	11/1	121

Slade Steel

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 213-22

Comment: Top novice hurdler last season; beat Lecky Watson in 2m4f Grade 2 at Navan; second to Ballyburn at DRF; beat Mystical Power in the Supreme Novices', failed to uphold form with the second on much better ground at this venue; has run only twice over fences, beaten 4l by Better Days Ahead at Navan, outpointed by Lecky Watson at Naas in December.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Naas / Unknown / C	-	2 / 12	8/15	-
17/11/24	Navan / Unknown / C	-	2 / 4	1/2	-
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / H	-	3 / 9	5/2	151
12/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	1 / 11	7/2	147
04/02/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / H	-	2 / 10	6/1	-
09/12/23	Navan / Grade 2 / H	-	1 / 5	2/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Punchestown

17:25

Runners: 19 Distance: 2m 1/2f NH Flat Going: YIELDING

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Likely to show the benefit of the experience gained on his winning debut SANTO SOSPIR may have the measure of Leader Des Bordes.

Leader Des Bordes

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-10

23/10

Comment: E210,000 3yo; twelfth foal; half-brother to seven winners including the unbeaten Kopek Des Bordes, a dual Grade 1 novice hurdle winner this season; Patrick Mullins rides.

Thiscouldbetheone

Jockey: Mr D O'Connor Trainer: Martin Brassil Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 5

11/2

Comment: E62,000 3yo; brother to smart bumper scorer and 2019 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle winner City Island; closely related to two winners, half-brother to four winners, notably the useful Fort Worth; interesting with Derek O'Connor bidding to win this race for a third time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Limerick / Listed / HF		-	5 / 10	11/1	-

Laguna Beach

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 4/11-10

8/1

Comment: E65,000 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Haiku Enki (French 2m1f hurdle) and Jhentong Enki (point); dam 2m2f hurdle runner-up, half-sister to French winners Questarabad (multiple 3m1f Grade 1 hurdle) and Crystal Beach (2m6f Grade 2 chase); trainer won this with Its A Dream 20 years ago, no British-trained winner since.

Santo Sospir

Jockey: Mr H C Swan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 1

8/1

Comment: E60,000 3yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Tyre Kicker and La Remontada (French 2m2f/2m3f hurdle); dam a well-related French maiden hurdler; stuck to his task well when making a winning debut in testing conditions over C&D in February; rider won this on a 10-1 chance for the stable last year.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF		-	1 / 6	4/1	-

If You Believe

Jockey: Mr D G Lavery Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 4/11-10

9/1

Comment: E30,000 3yo; fourth foal; dam point winner, half-sister to hurdle/chase winner Gracemount and 2m4f chase winner Hostage to Fortune, out of close relative of useful hurdle/chase winner Mount Oscar; has joined Gavin Cromwell since making a winning debut for Mick Murphy at Lingstown last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P		-	1 / 11	5/1	-

Brosna Shine

Jockey: Mr P A King Trainer: Stephen Gerard Carey Age/Wt: 4/11-3

10/1

Comment: E105,000 3yo; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Baby Sage (bumper/2m5f hurdle) and Windsurfer (2m hurdle); dam bumper, hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to a couple of multiple winners; worth considering given purchase price.

Maith An Buachaill

Jockey: Miss J Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-10

12/1

Comment: E40,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners, notably the trainer's Grade 2 hurdle scorer Loughglynn; dam showed little but a half-sister to bumper, hurdle/chase winner Shakervilz.

Green Hint

Jockey: Mr S Connor Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 4/11-10

14/1

Comment: E50,000 3yo; second foal; dam a six-time winner, three on Flat, three over hurdles; made a winning debut for this rider in a seven-runner maiden point last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Daramona House / / P		-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Green Style

Jockey: Mr B O'Neill Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 4/11-10

14/1

Comment: E35,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Mr Muldoon (useful hurdle/chase, six races) and Rajjamataz; dam point winner; won a ten-runner maiden point at Oldcastle a month ago; has a senior rider aboard, good claimers on two stablemates.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Oldcastle / / P		-	1 / 10	3/1	-

Seabloom

Jockey: Mr C Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-10

20/1

Comment: E55,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to point winner Matterofexpression; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Pride Of The Parish and Emily Gray (won seven races); one of four for the stable.

Wonderful Everyday

Jockey: Miss R Dudfield Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-3

20/1

Comment: E120,000 3yo; third foal; closely related to hurdle winner Just A Rose; dam French 1m4f AQPS Flat and 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner; one of four runners for the champion trainer.

Reckless

Jockey: Mr J H Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 4

25/1

Comment: E160,000 3yo; eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including French AW Listed scorer Syrita; dam a middle distance winner by Poliglote, sister to a 1m4f Listed winner; laboured in testing conditions when 22l fourth of six on debut at Gowran in January; the most expensive of three runners for trainer who has won five of the last nine editions.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/01/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / HF		-	4 / 6	11/8	-

Thirsty Work

Jockey: Mr A Leahy Trainer: Oliver McKiernan Age/Wt: 4/11-3

25/1

Comment: E40,000 3yo; third foal; half-sister to hurdle winner Little Pi; dam chase winner; tongue-tie fitted for debut.

So You Know

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls Age/Wt: 4/11-10

30/1

Comment: E45,000 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to the stable's smart staying hurdle/chase winner Does He Know; dam bumper/hurdle/chase winner.

Lejolicoeur Du Mou

Jockey: Mr F Maguire Trainer: J P Dempsey Age/Wt: 4/11-10

33/1

Comment: E60,000 3yo; third foal; dam French 2m5f chase winner; hooded for debut; top rider booked

Green Chef

Jockey: Mr D McGill Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 4/11-10

40/1

Comment: E22,000 3yo; tenth foal; half-brother to three winners; dam unraced half-sister to smart staying jumper Measureofmydreams; picked up experience with a point-to-point run last month, finishing third; stable's other two runners both won a point on debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Daramona House / / P		-	3 / 6	10/3	-

Lincall

Jockey: Mr J M Halford Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/11-10

40/1

Comment: E68,000 2yo; first foal; dam French AQPS Flat winner; fitted with tongue-tie for debut; one of three runners for trainer with an excellent record in this race.

Mullaghgloss

Jockey: Mr A P Ryan Trainer: Andrew Slattery Age/Wt: 4/11-10

50/1

Comment: E13,000 3yo; sixth foal; closely related to 2m3f hurdle winner The Street, half-brother to 2m chase winner Don Occhetti; dam modest sort, half-sister to Flat and high-class hurdle winner Countrywide Flame; stable in good form.

Brother Walfrid

Jockey: Mr M J Kenneally Trainer: Colin Motherway Age/Wt: 4/11-10

Comment: A E28,000 3yo; third foal; dam 2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/3m-3m2f hurdle winner Wor Rom, out of unraced half-sister to useful staying chaser Strong Tel; experienced 7lb claimer is enjoying a fine spell in points.

Brother Walfrid

Jockey: Mr M J Kenneally Trainer: Colin Motherway Age/Wt: 4/11-10

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Punchestown

18:00

Runners: 6 Distance: 2m 1/2f Chase Going: YIELDING

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Though FACT TO FILE is taking a significant drop in trip, he travelled noticeable strongly when winning the Ryanair Chase and can score

Fact To File

Jockey: M P Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 1-1231 OR: 172

1/1

Comment: Impressive novice season culminated with a win in the 3m Brown Advisory at Cheltenham; was racing keenly in defeat over 3m this term after winning the John Durkan Chase on return over 2m3.5f at this track; travelled powerfully back in trip when easily winning the Ryanair Chase last time; last ran over 2m when second in the 2023 Champion Bumper; still has to be given major respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 9	6/4	166
01/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 10	10/3	168
28/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	2 / 9	13/8	169
24/11/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 8	7/2	162
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 6	8/13	159
04/02/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 2	6/4	-

Marine Nationale

Jockey: S W Flanagan Trainer: Barry Connell Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 5-2321 OR: 167

2/1

Comment: Won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle in 2023 under the late Michael O'Sullivan but only ran twice over fences last season; gradual improvement in four chase starts this term culminating in a win in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham last time; some of his rivals were let down by their jumping then, but he was still a worthy winner; won over hurdles at this track; given major respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 8	5/1	159
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	2 / 8	9/2	153
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 9	9/2	-
10/11/24	Naas / Grade 3 / C	-	2 / 5	8/11	-
03/02/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	5 / 6	4/7	-
27/12/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / C	-	1 / 8	1/2	-

El Fabiolo

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: P2-F2F OR: 168

6/1

Comment: Was the outstanding 2m novice chaser of his generation but has been plagued with jumping frailties since pulled-up in the 2024 Cheltenham Champion Chase and fell at Aintree last time; has the raw ability to run a big race if jumping soundly but that is a big if.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 1 / C	1	F / 4	5/2	170
01/03/25	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	2 / 5	4/11	-
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	F / 8	3/1	174
27/04/24	Sandown / Grade 1 / C	1	2 / 7	4/6	175
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	P / 6	2/9	175
04/02/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 5	4/11	172

Solness

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 324114 OR: 161

10/1

Comment: Improved markedly over fences since finishing fourth in a 2m handicap at this meeting last year; won back-to-back Grade 1s at Leopardstown under forceful front-running tactics before a lesser effort when racing in a more restrained fashion at Cheltenham behind Marine Nationale; has something to find with that rival.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	4 / 8	12/1	162
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 8	6/1	158
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	1 / 9	28/1	153
07/12/24	Sandown / Grade 1 / C	1	4 / 6	18/1	153
16/11/24	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	2 / 6	12/1	153
07/11/24	Clonmel / Grade 2 / C	-	3 / 6	9/4	154

Captain Guinness

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 2-P563 OR: 157

33/1

Comment: Durable sort won the Champion Chase at Cheltenham in 2024 and just denied in this event next time; however, hasn't been at that level this season and this looks a stronger renewal, so looks more of a place prospect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	3 / 8	25/1	160
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	6 / 8	40/1	162
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	5 / 9	11/1	164
16/11/24	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	P / 6	5/2	164
30/04/24	Punchestown / Grade 1 / C	-	2 / 9	6/1	164
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	1 / 6	17/2	162

Senecia

Jockey: P T Enright Trainer: Vincent Laurence Halley Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: U3P1 OR: 150

100/1

Comment: Decent hurdler/chaser put up a career-best when beating El Fabiolo in the Grade 2 Webster Cup Chase at Navan last time; however, he was receiving 9lb from that rival and will struggle to confirm that form, with others to worry about too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	1 / 5	50/1	138
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Grade 1 / C	-	P / 8	150/1	139
16/11/24	Navan / Grade 2 / C	-	3 / 6	200/1	134
13/10/24	Cork / Handicap / C	-	U / 6	10/3	135
06/10/24	Tipperary / Grade 3 / H	-	4 / 5	22/1	135
22/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / C	-	U / 11	7/1	135

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Punchestown

18:35

Runners: 25 Distance: 2m 1/2f NH Flat Going: YIELDING

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: With a fine debut effort in a Limerick Listed bumper on debut STARTING FIFTEEN holds Scariff Bridge on that form and can score.

Starting Fifteen

Jockey: Mr F Maguire Trainer: E McNamara Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 2

11/4

Comment: Flat-bred sort ran a fine race on debut in a Listed bumper at Limerick despite being green; had 4.75l to spare over today's rival Scariff Bridge and with improvement likely he looks a major player today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Limerick / Listed / HF		-	2 / 10	9/2	-

Coutach

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/11-10

10/3

Comment: Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Maclaine (2m1f hurdle/2m6f chase) and Regal Renaissance (2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase); dam maiden sister to useful bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Wait For Me; by a leading sire and cost 48,000euros as a yearling; the champion amateur rides so taken seriously.

Eagle Of Destiny

Jockey: Mr B O'Neill Trainer: P Twomey Age/Wt: 4/11-3 F: 2

7/2

Comment: Well-bred sort from a dual-purpose family; started 7/4 for a Thurles bumper (good) on debut and ran well despite getting unbalanced and hampered entering the straight; had 3.25l in hand of Galileo Sand then and looks a big player once handling this softer ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HF		-	2 / 11	7/4	-

Bud Fox

Jockey: Mr D O'Connor Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 4/11-10

11/2

Comment: Dam was a hurdle/chase winner and is related to plenty of winners; cosy winner of a Belharbour point when in the care of and ridden by today's pilot Derek O'Connor; the runner-up that day was unlucky not to win since; has joined a top yard; lots to like.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Belharbour / / P		-	1 / 5	1/1	-

Galileo Sand

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 3

15/2

Comment: By Galileo and a half-brother to a Group 1 winner over 1m; started 13/8 fav' and ran a fine race behind what looks a useful sort in a Thurles bumper; looks a big player with more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HF		-	3 / 11	13/8	-

Scarriff Bridge

Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 4/11-3 F: 24

10/1

Comment: Beaten 7l on both bumper starts by Light Up The Dark, latterly in a Listed race at Limerick; has 4.75l to find with Starting Fifteen on that form so has some work to do; ground fine.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Limerick / Listed / HF		-	4 / 10	16/1	-
05/01/25	Naas / Unknown / HF		-	2 / 9	28/1	-

Buddy Holly

Jockey: Mr H C Swan Trainer: Philip Fenton Age/Wt: 4/11-10

14/1

Comment: Fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Pettifour, out of unraced half-sister to useful bumper and 2m hurdle/chase winner Queen of Spades; by the champion sire and from a decent damline; cost 54,000euros as a foal and 110,000euros as a 3yo; one to watch in market.

Answer That

Jockey: Miss A B O'Connor Trainer: Anthony McCann Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 2

28/1

Comment: From a quality German family and ran with credit on debut when a 12l runner-up at Gowran (hvy) in January; the winner let the form down next time but this gelding is still of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/01/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / HF		-	2 / 6	11/2	-

Minella Jackpot

Jockey: Mr A T Feeney Trainer: John J Nallen Age/Wt: 4/11-10

28/1

Comment: Cost 62,000euros as a 3yo; by a useful sire and from a family of winners; had no chance with an impressive winner on point debut recently but is one to consider on rules debut from a respected source.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Curraghmore / / P		-	2 / 12	4/1	-

Barley Lane

Jockey: Mr R James Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty Age/Wt: 4/11-10

33/1

Comment: Fourth foal; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Lady Bresil; dam unraced sister to high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Coney Island, from family of Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy; 45,000euros foal made 50,000euros as a 3yo; by a leading sire; fine damline; worth a market check.

Dorie Miller

Jockey: Mr Finn Tegetmeier Trainer: Noel Meade Age/Wt: 4/11-10

33/1

Comment: Sixth foal; half-brother to four winners inc Pepper Street (1m6f Flat, RPR 69; 2m/2m5f hurdle) and Miura (Czech 1m); dam 11.7f winner (85), half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Tilly's Chilli; cost 5,000gns as a yearling; yard has been in fine form; could run well.

Our Sonny

Jockey: Mr A P Ryan Trainer: Thomas Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-10

40/1

Comment: Second runner for yard; half-brother to winners Big Penny (point/2m3f-3m hurdle), Breakeven (point/bumper/2m hurdle/2m2f chase) and Lockeen Girl (bumper/2m hurdle); by a young sire who has produced winners; best watched unless market support.

Celestial Tune

Jockey: Mr Barry Thomas Stone Trainer: Thomas Cooper Age/Wt: 4/11-3 F: 4

40/1

Comment: Beaten 24l on debut in a Navan bumper last month and will have to improve plenty on that with a tongue-tie added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / HF		-	4 / 11	22/1	-

Certamen

Jockey: Mr F R Buckley Trainer: E Buckley Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 4

50/1

Comment: Full-brother to a Flat/hurdle winner; ran creditably on debut in a Thurles bumper behind what looks a decent type; can improve from that and be more closely involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HF		-	4 / 11	50/1	-

Danny The Champ

Jockey: Mr J Kidd Trainer: John C McConnell Age/Wt: 4/11-10

50/1

Comment: First foal; dam 1m AW 2yo winner (RPR 66), half-sister to 1m7f-2m4f hurdle winner In The Crowd, family of St Leger winner Classic Cliche; cost 6,000euros as a 3yo; best watched on debut unless market strength.

Market Ready

Jockey: Mr E P O'Brien Trainer: Sean Aherne Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 4

50/1

Comment: Related to winners; started at 80/1 but ran a fine race in a 2m Clonmel maiden hurdle on debut; will need a fair bit more reverting to a bumper but can run respectably.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H		-	4 / 18	80/1	-

Max Meridius

Jockey: Mr C Mullins Trainer: Thomas Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-10

60/1

Comment: Sixth foal; dam unplaced 7f/1m AW 2yo (RPR 56) half-sister to winners Ercolini (Group-placed 6.5f-1m) and Lord Roderick (Listed-placed 5.5f-1m); Flat-bred colt cost 3,000euros as a yearling; best watched unless attracting market support.

Au Plaisir

Jockey: Mr D Doyle Trainer: William Harvey Age/Wt: 4/11-10

66/1

Comment: Fifth foal; half-brother to French 1m2f/1m4f winner Triptajika; dam French 1m6f winner, half-sister to French/Italian 1m2f Group 1 winner Odeliz; has a decent Flat pedigree and cost 18,000euros as a yearling; tongue-tie; worth a market check.

Famous Figure

Jockey: Mr R W Barron Trainer: P A Fahy Age/Wt: 4/11-10

66/1

Comment: Second foal; dam unplaced 5f-1m4f (RPR 59), out of maiden half-sister to Italian 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Palanca; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

Im A Rocket Man

Jockey: Mr M N Sharpe Trainer: Stephen Gerard Carey Age/Wt: 4/11-10

66/1

Comment: Brother to useful 2m-2m3f hurdle winner Nordano, half-brother to five other winners inc Nandina (German Listed-placed 7f); dam German 1m3f winner, sister to 1m4f Group 1 King George winner Novellist; by a leading sire but cost only 14,000euros as a yearling; worth a market check.

Kilmore Dragon

Jockey: Mr E Mahon Trainer: Miss Hilary McLoughlin Age/Wt: 4/11-10

80/1

Comment: Fourth foal; half-brother to Italian 5f/6f winner Winterfeel (inc 2yo/AW); dam unraced sister to 5f-7.5f winner Magic Roundabout; sprint pedigree though sire does get NH winners; best watched for future reference.

Little Boy Sivola

Jockey: Miss P Elvin Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 4/11-10

80/1

Comment: Twelfth foal; half-brother to five winners inc' Funambule Sivola (high-class 2m chase) and Espiegle De Sivola (French 2m1f hurdle); well-bred sort was a 36,000euros vendor buyback as a 3yo; worth a market check.

All For Brooke

Jockey: Mr A Leahy Trainer: Oliver McKiernan Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 9

125/1

Comment: Beaten 32l on debut at Naas earlier this month and enormous improvement is required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / HF		-	9 / 9	18/1	-

The Eggler

Jockey: Mr C J White Trainer: Mark Fahey Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 90

150/1

Comment: Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied now trying a bumper.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H		-	13 / 19	150/1	-
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H		-	9 / 18	33/1	-

Jaynemax

Jockey: Mr P A King Trainer: Thomas Dowling Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 0

200/1

Comment: Beaten a long way in a Clonmel bumper on debut and can't be fancied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HF		-	10 / 15	80/1	-

Lexington Wood

Jockey: Reserve 1 Trainer: Philip Fenton Age/Wt: 4/11-10

Comment: First reserve; eleventh foal; half-brother to seven winners inc Olympic Games (Listed-placed 1m-9.5f; RPR 93), Super City (6.5f-7.5f AW; 88) and Summer Fly (French 1m/1m2f 2yo inc AW); dam unraced; 42,000euros foal is by a top NH sire and a fine damline; respected if getting in.

Faith Of Empires

Jockey: Reserve 2 Trainer: Emmet Mullins Age/Wt: 4/11-10

Comment: Second reserve; second foal; dam maiden in Turkey, out of winning sister to Turkish 1m3f Listed winner Sultans Of Swing; by a top NH sire and cost 38,000euros as a 3yo; worth a market look if getting in

Imagine It

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: G A Kingston Age/Wt: 4/11-3

Comment: Third reserve; tenth foal; half-sister to winners incl' Miss McHenry (1m/1m1f inc Italy; RPR 84) and Divine Celt (1m2f; 71); dam unplaced sister to top-class 1m2f-1m4f filly Islington; well-bred but cost only 3,000euros as a yearling; best watched unless market support.

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