Punchestown Race 7 - Colm Quinn Bmw Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
BLUE LORD (1) was a smart third in the 3200m G1 Champion Chase here last year. Filled the same place attempting the 4200m G1 Ascot Chase before pulling up tackling the national course at Aintree in the 4200m Topham Premier Handicap Chase. Strong performer. Winner of this race last year LETS GO CHAMP (7) ran well two outings back at Cheltenham (UK) when third over 4000m. Main danger. JAMES DU BERLAIS (2) shaped nicely in the aforementioned Topham at Aintree managing a good fifth. Can build on latest result. Hat-trick bidding LIGHTKEEPER (13) looks interesting.

Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Aintree on April 4 over 4241m. Before that finished third in a small field at Ascot in the G1 Ascot Steeple Chase on February 15 over 4231m, 12 len behind Pic D'orhy with 74.5kg at $19. Gets a chance to win. All set to return to form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/30 | 04/04/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | P Townend | 73.5kg | 5:23.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
3/6 | 15/02/2025 | 50 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 4231m | Good | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:15.22 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
6/9 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 378 | G2 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $11.00 |
4/6 | 26/11/2023 | 215 | G1 CHSE 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 5:14.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
3/5 | 25/04/2023 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5 | $514,760.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 16/03/2023 | 39 | G1 CHSE 5U | $670,840.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 5:12.31 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
2/5 | 05/02/2023 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3420m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:14.06 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.25 |
1/7 | 27/12/2022 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5U | $192,600.00 | Leopardstown | 3420m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 4:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
1/4 | 17/11/2022 | 203 | G2 CHSE 4U | $93,020.00 | Clonmel | 4111m | SH | Paul Townend | 73.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $1.83 |
1/6 | 28/04/2022 | 44 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $184,910.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start finished fifth of 30 runners at Aintree on April 4 over 4241m, 9 len behind Gentleman De Mee carrying 73.5kg at $11. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 13 starters at Leopardstown in the LR on March 2 over 4325m, 9 len behind Monbeg Park with 75.5kg at $15. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/30 | 04/04/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | 5:23.72 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
5/13 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 5U | $85,630.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:24.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
11/16 | 02/02/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $12.00 |
3/4 | 21/12/2024 | 234 | CHSE 4U | $86,620.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Daryl Jacob | 73kg | 5:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.00 |
99/17 | 01/05/2024 | 19 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
2/24 | 12/04/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $268,530.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 5:42.92 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
7/21 | 14/03/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $221,400.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 76kg | 5:29.11 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
3/25 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | YS | Daryl Jacob | 70kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
4/27 | 27/12/2023 | 27 | LR STPLE HCP 4U | $332,100.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 75kg | 6:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 30/11/2023 | 219 | LR CHSE 5U | $45,090.00 | Thurles | 4425m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 71.5kg | 5:41.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 25/04/2023 | 16 | G1 NCHSE 5 | $209,870.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 74.5kg | 6:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 15 of 16 runners at Leopardstown in the G3 February 2 over 4325m, 81 len behind Backtonormal carrying 73kg at $34. First up last campaign 11 of 15 runners at Bellewstown August 28 over 4123m, 29 len behind Barry Lyndon carrying 77kg at $17. Needs to find best to be competitive here.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 81.0L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 6U | $78,040.00 | Thurles | 4224m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $29.00 |
8/9 | 27/12/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $151.00 |
99/10 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 5U | $257,380.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 6:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $29.00 |
1/3 | 05/10/2024 | 38 | G2 OPEN 5U | $63,100.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 4:50.03 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
11/15 | 28/08/2024 | 86 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 77kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $17.00 |
99/7 | 03/06/2024 | 205 | CHSE 5U | $30,220.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
2/2 | 11/11/2023 | 55 | G2 CHSE 4U | $71,960.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Soft | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 5:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.38 |
1/2 | 17/09/2023 | 20 | CHSE 5U | $46,180.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | K M Donoghue | 71kg | 4:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.88 |
1/4 | 28/08/2023 | 26 | CHSE 4U | $26,860.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Y | K M Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.91 |

Jockey: B Hayes
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing finished 11th of 30 starters at Aintree on April 4 over 4241m, 21 len behind Gentleman De Mee with 70kg at $51. Before that finished ninth of 13 starters at Leopardstown in the LR on March 2 over 4325m, 28 len behind Monbeg Park carrying 71kg at $5.50. Forward showing expected. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/30 | 04/04/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 5:23.72 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
9/13 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 5U | $85,630.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | P Townend | 71kg | 5:24.03 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $5.50 |
5/16 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 71kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $29.00 |
17/27 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 5U | $351,560.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | GY | C G O'Dwyer | 71kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 66.3L | $51.00 |
9/19 | 07/12/2024 | 220 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4123m | Soft | P Townend | 73.5kg | 5:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $17.00 |
7/17 | 01/05/2024 | 18 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 73.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
21/32 | 13/04/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | S F O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 9:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 108.5L | $34.00 |
1/5 | 17/03/2024 | 42 | CHSE 5U | $26,020.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Soft | S F O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 7:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
7/25 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | YS | Michael O'Sullivan | 69.5kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $19.00 |
10/27 | 27/12/2023 | 32 | LR STPLE HCP 4U | $332,100.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Soft | Paul Townend | 75kg | 6:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 25/11/2023 | 211 | STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 4325m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: C G O'dwyer
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished third in a small field at Galway on October 8 over 3822m, 7 len behind Wee Charlie carrying 74kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign finished sixth of 9 starters at Galway on August 4 over 3621m, slow track; 75 len behind Saint Roi carrying 69.5kg at $11. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 213 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 08/10/2024 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3822m | Good | C G O'Dwyer | 74kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 04/08/2024 | 155 | STPLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Galway | 3621m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 69.5kg | 4:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 02/03/2024 | 49 | G2 CHSE 5U | $62,630.00 | Navan | 4123m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 71kg | 6:24.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
9/11 | 13/01/2024 | 42 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3520m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 71kg | 4:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $17.00 |
2/12 | 02/12/2023 | 71 | LR STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Gavin Peter Brouder | 69.5kg | 4:28.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
1/12 | 22/09/2023 | 47 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,020.00 | Listowel | 3419m | YS | Gavin Peter Brouder | 72kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
1/12 | 06/08/2023 | 101 | STPLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Galway | 3621m | Y | Gavin Peter Brouder | 61kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
99/14 | 27/04/2023 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | L P Dempsey | 64kg | 4:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
0/10 | 08/04/2023 | 167 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,520.00 | Fairyhouse | 4362m | Soft | Aine O'Connor | 72kg | 5:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 23/10/2022 | 231 | STPLE HCP 4U | $33,030.00 | Limerick | 3914m | Soft | L P Dempsey | 74.5kg | 5:54.05 | - | 0 |
| 19.9L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 06/03/2022 | 63 | NCHSE 5U | $28,730.00 | Leopardstown | 3420m | Y | L P Dempsey | 73.5kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |

Jockey: G Brouder
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 7 of 14 starters at Leopardstown in the LR February 1 over 3419m, 19 len behind An Peann Dearg carrying 71.5kg at $17. First up last campaign 6 of 19 starters at Leopardstown December 27 over 3218m, 8 len behind Enniskerry with 66kg at $34. This looks a tough line-up.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 5U | $190,280.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Gavin Peter Brouder | 72kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
6/19 | 27/12/2024 | 127 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Gavin Peter Brouder | 66kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 22/08/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 69kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $23.00 |
7/15 | 12/07/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 74.5kg | 4:40.90 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $23.00 |
11/12 | 03/06/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 73kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $19.00 |
9/17 | 01/05/2024 | 87 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $29.00 |
12/25 | 04/02/2024 | 86 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | YS | Gavin Peter Brouder | 66kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $34.00 |
4/6 | 10/11/2023 | 26 | G2 STPLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Darragh O'Keeffe | 67kg | 4:22.25 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 15/10/2023 | 171 | LR STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 3520m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 27/04/2023 | 40 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $209,870.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 3:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last preparation 8 of 12 starters at Fairyhouse in the G3 January 11 over 3419m, slow track; 22 len behind The King Of Prs with 70kg at $7. Previously first up; 3 of 15 starters at Cheltenham November 16 over 4023m, 6 len behind Il Ridoto with 63kg at $8.50. Sure to go well while fresh.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 11/01/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | 4:23.05 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $7.00 |
3/15 | 16/11/2024 | 108 | STPLE HCP 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | M P O'Connor | 63kg | 4:59.53 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
6/22 | 31/07/2024 | 91 | G3 OPEN 4U | $482,510.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 66kg | 5:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
1/17 | 01/05/2024 | 38 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 66kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
3/5 | 24/03/2024 | 103 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,450.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
2/6 | 12/12/2023 | 23 | BCHSE 4U | $26,880.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 6:45.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 19/11/2023 | 206 | BCHSE 4U | $26,600.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $17.00 |
2/25 | 27/04/2023 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 67.5kg | 5:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
1/19 | 18/04/2023 | 37 | MHDLE 5U | $16,260.00 | Tipperary | 4065m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 5:08.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.44 |
2/14 | 12/03/2023 | 56 | MHDLE 5U | $19,690.00 | Naas | 3822m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:52.06 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
3/22 | 15/01/2023 | - | MHDLE 5U | $19,650.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $2.63 |

Jockey: A Harvey
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 48 days. Fresh up after three months finished tenth of 20 starters at Cheltenham on March 13 over 4139m, 20 len behind Jagwar carrying 69kg at $29. Previously second-up won by 5 len Listowel on September 27 over 2816m slow going defeating Ascending carrying 68.5kg at $4.50. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/20 | 13/03/2025 | 71 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Alex Harvey | 69kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $29.00 |
3/8 | 01/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 70.5kg | 5:31.64 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 13/12/2024 | 61 | HCP CHSE 9U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Ben Harvey | 74.5kg | 5:16.51 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
9/20 | 13/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 3:32.89 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 27/09/2024 | 35 | 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Soft | Finn Buckley | 68.5kg | 3:26.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
1/5 | 23/08/2024 | 67 | 4U | $25,740.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | Harry Swan | 70.5kg | 3:59.17 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
99/9 | 17/06/2024 | 47 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | Alex Harvey | 72kg | 4:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
8/17 | 01/05/2024 | 193 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | B W Harvey | 73.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 21/10/2023 | 40 | G1 OPEN HDLE 4U | $387,597.00 | Far Hills | 4225m | Y | Ben Harvey | 71kg | 5:41.28 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $5.40 |
2/5 | 11/09/2023 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $30,030.00 | Galway | 4325m | Soft | B W Harvey | 68.5kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
4/5 | 24/08/2023 | 117 | 4U | $25,740.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | A Harvey | 68.5kg | 3:51.97 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth of 30 runners at Aintree on April 4 over 4241m, 18 len behind Gentleman De Mee with 67kg at $26. The start before that; finished 15th of 20 runners at Cheltenham on March 12 over 3199m, 31 len behind Jazzy Matty carrying 68kg at $19. Looking to others.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/30 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 67kg | 5:23.72 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
15/20 | 12/03/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 68kg | 3:59.51 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $19.00 |
1/12 | 11/01/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 63kg | 4:23.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
3/12 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:14.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 30/11/2024 | 244 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | C Stone-Walsh | 63kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 31/03/2024 | 18 | LR NCHSE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 4:35.10 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $10.00 |
99/16 | 13/03/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $224,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | S W Flanagan | 65.5kg | 4:12.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
6/8 | 22/02/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,920.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Soft | K M Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $3.50 |
3/6 | 21/01/2024 | 26 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $91,940.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 64.5kg | 3:56.82 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 26/12/2023 | 39 | NCHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | Sean Flanagan | 74kg | 4:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 17/11/2023 | 60 | BCHSE 4U | $24,280.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 13th of 30 runners at Aintree on April 4 over 4241m, 26 len behind Gentleman De Mee with 67kg at $41. Race before finished fourth of 20 runners at Cheltenham on March 13 over 4139m, 6 len behind Jagwar with 66.5kg at $101. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/30 | 04/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 5:23.72 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $41.00 |
4/20 | 13/03/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 66.5kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
4/13 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 5U | $85,630.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 5:24.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
12/16 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 67.5kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $29.00 |
16/27 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 5U | $351,560.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 67kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 56.8L | $26.00 |
2/19 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4123m | Soft | Carl Millar | 65kg | 5:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
5/18 | 17/11/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 4828m | Y | Alex Harvey | 67kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
99/9 | 20/10/2024 | 57 | STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:44.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
8/14 | 24/08/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 4224m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $6.50 |
7/20 | 02/08/2024 | 54 | STPLE HCP 4U | $138,750.00 | Galway | 4526m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $15.00 |
3/13 | 09/06/2024 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | Carl Millar | 72kg | 5:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: A P Kelly
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 14th of 18 runners at Cork on April 19 over 2112m, slow track; 46 len behind Nautical Force carrying 66.5kg at $41. Race before finished fourth of 8 runners at Bellewstown on April 5 over 2414m, 6 len behind Mick Collins carrying 61kg at $6.50. Might need this.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/18 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | G F Carroll | 66.5kg | 2:17.85 | - | 13 |
| 46.0L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 05/04/2025 | 24 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:43.66 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
13/20 | 12/03/2025 | 73 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | 3:59.51 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $13.00 |
14/20 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Mark Walsh | 67.5kg | 4:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $11.00 |
7/13 | 01/12/2024 | 120 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 70.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
2/18 | 03/08/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $203,950.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 69.5kg | 5:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
5/14 | 06/07/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
4/12 | 03/06/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
2/11 | 12/05/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $69,370.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Mark P Walsh | 70kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
14/24 | 30/04/2024 | 46 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 69kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $15.00 |
11/17 | 15/03/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 66kg | 4:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D J Gilligan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 48 day letup. Last outing finished sixth of 20 starters at Cheltenham on March 13 over 4139m, 9 len behind Jagwar with 66.5kg at $67. Before that finished fourth of 16 runners at Leopardstown in the G3 on February 2 over 4325m, 16 len behind Backtonormal with 66.5kg at $11. Ideally placed this time around.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/20 | 13/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 66.5kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
4/16 | 02/02/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 66.5kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
12/19 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4123m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | 5:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $26.00 |
11/18 | 17/11/2024 | 248 | G3 OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 4828m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 62.0L | $23.00 |
0/21 | 14/03/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $221,400.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | D J Gilligan | 71.5kg | 5:29.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
2/25 | 04/02/2024 | 70 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | YS | D J Gilligan | 62kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
4/11 | 26/11/2023 | 70 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,890.00 | Cork | 4224m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
4/5 | 17/09/2023 | 37 | NCHSE 4U | $31,160.00 | Listowel | 3419m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $3.75 |
1/11 | 11/08/2023 | 149 | BCHSE 4U | $20,810.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
0/26 | 15/03/2023 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $178,890.00 | Cheltenham | 4225m | Soft | J C Gainford | 69kg | 5:14.46 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
1/6 | 09/02/2023 | 40 | NHDLE 5U | $24,650.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | J C Gainford | 71.5kg | 5:08.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last run won by 8 len Wexford on April 4 over 3922m defeating Kiltealy Park with 72kg at $10 in a steeplechase. The run to post a big 7 len win. Down Royal on March 17 over 3922m defeating Spirit Of Legend carrying 71.5kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Gets a chance to win. The one they have to overcome.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 18 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | 18 | NCHSE 5U | $24,880.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | HDLE CLM 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
7/13 | 13/02/2025 | 33 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 4123m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $15.00 |
6/9 | 11/01/2025 | 16 | NCHSE 5U | $32,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 5:50.04 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $19.00 |
99/9 | 26/12/2024 | 13 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.00 |
4/12 | 13/12/2024 | 31 | CHSE 4U | $26,880.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:33.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
4/14 | 12/11/2024 | 89 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4727m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
99/11 | 15/08/2024 | 15 | NHDLE 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4123m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | 5:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
1/18 | 31/07/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4224m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
2/14 | 13/07/2024 | 34 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 4123m | Good | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: D King
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing won by 2.5 len Limerick on April 10 over 4325m defeating Slip Jig with 71.5kg at $11 in a hurdle. The run before finished sixth of 11 runners at Gowran Park on March 8 over 3218m, slow track; 49 len behind Champagne Mahler carrying 69.5kg at $12. Confidence building win last time and worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 10/04/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 4325m | Good | Daniel King | 71.5kg | 5:31.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 08/03/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $85,630.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Daniel King | 69.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $12.00 |
3/14 | 01/02/2025 | 86 | LR OPEN 5U | $190,280.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Daniel King | 65.5kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 07/11/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Good | Daniel King | 66kg | 6:17.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
4/6 | 13/10/2024 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $75,550.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 101.3L | $9.00 |
6/11 | 05/10/2024 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $40,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4828m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 61.5kg | 5:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $23.00 |
8/14 | 26/09/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 71kg | 4:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
12/14 | 24/08/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 4224m | Y | D J Mullins | 73kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 76.3L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 04/08/2024 | 204 | STPLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Galway | 3621m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 4:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $13.00 |
10/11 | 13/01/2024 | 17 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3520m | Soft | Daniel King | 67.5kg | 4:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 27/12/2023 | 25 | G2 STPLE HCP 4U | $188,090.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 67.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $19.00 |