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Punchestown Race 2 - Sky Bet Super Sub Novice Chase (Grade 3)

Interesting renewal of this contest with Willie Mullins unsurprisingly holding a strong hand. KAPPA JY PYKE (2) shocked a stablemate last time out and might be talented enough to do so again. Rates highly. PREDATORS GOLD (3) gains the assistance of Paul Townend and warrants thought irrespective of resuming from a long break. Rates a major player. Unexposed runner in the field PURE STEEL (4) steps up in grade. Brings plenty of ability and might make his presence felt. The Gordon Elliott pair are headed by JACOB'S LADDER (1) who holds the most chase experience in this field and cannot be ruled out.

Race Time:12:50 PM

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Track:Soft

Weather:SHWRY

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:3927m

Jacob's Ladder (1)17511px231

Trainer: Gordon Elliott (@Longwood, Co Meath)12 mths 11: 5-2-1

Jockey: Jack Kennedy

Weight: 71kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: MOUNT NELSON (GB)

Dam: POCKET CALL (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Milan

Stats

Prize Money$87,381.00

Avg $$7,943.73

Win %45.45%

Place %72.73%

Career11: 5-2-1

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 2-2-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft7: 2-2-1

Heavy2: 2-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last start won by 4.5 len Fairyhouse on December 13 over 3218m on rain affected going defeating Karoline Banbou with 75.5kg at $4.30 in a steeplechase. Start before finished third of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 4325m, 22 len behind Jimmy Du Seuil with 75.5kg at $4.50. Hard to fault on his recent form.

Last Starts 41 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/13	13/12/2025	14	CHSE 4U	$28,490.00	Fairyhouse	3218m	Soft	Jack Kennedy	75.5kg	4:18.40	-	1. Jacob's Ladder 2. Karoline Banbou 3. Mclaurey	4.3L	$4.33
3/15	29/11/2025	20	CHSE 4U	$23,640.00	Fairyhouse	4325m	YS	Jack Kennedy	75.5kg	5:48.70	-	1. Jimmy Du Seuil 2. The Big Westerner 3. Jacob's Ladder	22.0L	$4.50
2/16	09/11/2025	219	CHSE 4U	$23,640.00	Naas	3218m	Soft	Jack Kennedy	75.5kg	4:06.30	-	1. Irish Panther 2. Jacob's Ladder 3. Pure Steel	8.0L	$8.00
0/13	04/04/2025	40	G1 HDLE 4U	$184,500.00	Aintree	4964m	Good	Sam Ewing	73.5kg	6:11.86	-	1. Julius Des Pictons 2. Minella Rescue 3. Crest Of Fortune	99.0L	$8.50
1/5	23/02/2025	36	G3 OPEN 5U	$51,480.00	Naas	4023m	Heavy	Sam Ewing	70kg	5:29.00	-	1. Jacob's Ladder 2. Joystick 3. A Tipp For Gold	3.3L	$6.00
1/4	18/01/2025	23	MHDLE 5U	$20,150.00	Navan	4023m	Soft	Sam Ewing	75.5kg	5:25.80	-	1. Jacob's Ladder 2. Forty Coats 3. Smooth Scotch	0.5L	$7.00
5/17	26/12/2024	33	MHDLE 5U	$26,010.00	Leopardstown	3218m	Y	Sam Ewing	75.5kg	3:52.06	-	1. Workahead 2. William Munny 3. Springt De La Mare	28.3L	$15.00
7/8	23/11/2024	22	FLAT 4U	$19,940.00	Punchestown	3319m	Soft	J H Williamson	73kg	4:10.60	-	1. Heads Up 2. Shesakindofmagic 3. Pour One More	61.5L	$1.53
1/6	01/11/2024	181	FLAT 4U	$20,590.00	Down Royal	3419m	GY	Harry Swan	71.5kg	4:00.40	-	1. Jacob's Ladder 2. Jerry From Kerry 3. Quint Major	4.0L	$1.53
2/14	04/05/2024	77	FLAT 47	$26,010.00	Punchestown	3218m	Soft	Harry Swan	74kg	4:13.30	-	1. Will The Wise 2. Jacob's Ladder 3. Minella Post	0.1L	$6.50
1/9	17/02/2024	-	P2P MDN G 5	$0.00	Oldtown P2p	4828m	Heavy	N Mcparlan	61kg	-	-	1. Jacob's Ladder 2. A Moments Madness 3. Snap Fish	2.0L	$1.00

Kappa Jy Pyke (2)1x2169x1

Trainer: Willie Mullins (@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)12 mths 6: 3-1-0

Jockey: Danny Mullins

Weight: 71kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: MASKED MARVEL (GB)

Dam: CALLIE TUEUSE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Irish Wells

Stats

Prize Money$43,346.00

Avg $$7,224.33

Win %50.00%

Place %66.67%

Career6: 3-1-0

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 2-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 1-0-0

Soft3: 2-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing second-up today. Freshened for 45 days. First-up after eight months won by 1.3 len Thurles on November 27 over 3721m defeating Salvator Mundi carrying 75.5kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up won by 17 len this track on January 12 over 3419m slow going defeating Brave Brigadier carrying 75.5kg at $2 in a hurdle. Could prove a danger once more

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
1/8	27/11/2025	236	CHSE 4U	$20,810.00	Thurles	3721m	GY	D J Mullins	75.5kg	4:39.00	-	0	1. Kappa Jy Pyke 2. Salvator Mundi 3. Donnie Devito	1.3L	$7.00
9/9	05/04/2025	24	G1 HDLE 4U	$201,180.00	Aintree	4023m	Good	P Townend	73kg	4:55.83	4-7-9	0	1. Honesty Policy 2. Regent's Stroll 3. Funiculi Funicula	32.5L	$9.50
6/11	12/03/2025	59	G1 OPEN 4U	$276,750.00	Cheltenham	4224m	Good Soft	Sean O'keeffe	73kg	5:11.07	5-5-6	0	1. The New Lion 2. The Yellow Clay 3. Final Demand	27.3L	$101.00
1/21	12/01/2025	35	MHDLE 5U	$20,810.00	Punchestown	3419m	Soft	P Townend	75.5kg	4:27.10	-	0	1. Kappa Jy Pyke 2. Brave Brigadier 3. Bowensonfire	17.0L	$2.00
2/20	08/12/2024	406	MHDLE 4U	$21,680.00	Cork	3118m	Soft	P Townend	75.5kg	3:40.20	-	0	1. Sky Lord 2. Kappa Jy Pyke 3. Icare D'aubrelle	4.3L	$1.80
1/9	29/10/2023	-	CG 3	$20,490.00	Paray-Le-Monial	2400m	Soft	Francesco Satalia	62kg	2:36.80	-	1	1. Kappa Jy Pyke 2. Kuzco 3. Kazakh D'arthel	1.5L	$1.00

Predators Gold (3)1x12253x1

Trainer: Willie Mullins (@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)12 mths 7: 3-2-1

Jockey: Paul Townend

Weight: 71kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: MASKED MARVEL (GB)

Dam: SHABBY GOLD (FR)

Dam's Sire: Irish Wells

Stats

Prize Money$251,364.00

Avg $$35,909.14

Win %42.86%

Place %85.71%

Career7: 3-2-1

Track3: 2-0-1

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 3-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft6: 3-1-1

Heavy1: 0-1-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Fresh up after nearly two years won by 1.5 len Navan on December 6 over 4123m defeating Slade Steel carrying 75.5kg at $6.50 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished second of 9 runners at Leopardstown in the G1 4yo+ Nov Hdl Sw on December 27 2023 over 3218m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Caldwell Potter with 75.5kg at $5. Fitter and expected to go on with it.

Last Starts 48 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/16	06/12/2025	582	CHSE 4U	$24,690.00	Navan	4123m	SH	D J Mullins	75.5kg	5:52.40	-	1. Predators Gold 2. Slade Steel 3. Wingmen	1.5L	$6.50
3/6	03/05/2024	51	G1 NHDLE 4U	$222,280.00	Punchestown	4123m	Y	P W Mullins	75.5kg	5:17.70	-	1. Ballyburn 2. Jetara 3. Predators Gold	13.3L	$9.50
5/7	13/03/2024	39	G1 NHDLE 4U	$244,170.00	Cheltenham	4224m	Soft	Daniel E Mullins	73kg	5:22.96	4-5-5	1. Ballyburn 2. Jimmy Du Seuil 3. Ile Atlantique	25.8L	$8.00
2/6	03/02/2024	38	G1 NHDLE 5U	$257,380.00	Leopardstown	4526m	Soft	Paul Townend	74.5kg	5:52.20	-	1. Dancing City 2. Predators Gold 3. Jetara	1.3L	$2.00
2/9	27/12/2023	32	G1 NHDLE 4U	$171,590.00	Leopardstown	3218m	Heavy	P W Mullins	75.5kg	4:11.50	-	1. Caldwell Potter 2. Predators Gold 3. Down Memory Lane	6.5L	$5.00
1/19	25/11/2023	214	MHDLE 4	$20,810.00	Punchestown	3922m	Soft	Paul Townend	73kg	5:06.70	-	1. Predators Gold 2. Mossy Fen Park 3. Doctor Elvis	6.0L	$1.57
1/16	25/04/2023	-	45	$173,430.00	Punchestown	3319m	Y	P W Mullins	72.5kg	4:05.60	-	1. Predators Gold 2. Milo Lises 3. Western Fold	2.0L	$5.00

Pure Steel (4)1x41x31

Trainer: James Joseph Mangan (@Mallow, Co Cork)12 mths 5: 3-0-1

Jockey: Mark Walsh

Weight: 71kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: YEATS (IRE)

Dam: BEAUS POLLY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Presenting

Stats

Prize Money$41,163.00

Avg $$8,232.60

Win %60.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 3-0-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 2-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft4: 2-0-1

Heavy1: 1-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. First-up finished third of 16 starters at Naas on November 9 over 3218m, on slow going 12 len behind Irish Panther carrying 75.5kg at $34. To post a big 3.5 len win. This track on December 11 over 3319m on heavy track defeating Coral River carrying 72kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Well worth his place in this grade.

Last Starts 43 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	11/12/2025	32	NCHSE 4U	$41,780.00	Punchestown	3319m	Heavy	Mark Walsh	72kg	4:22.40	-	1. Pure Steel 2. Coral River 3. Its Bilbo	3.3L	$3.50
3/16	09/11/2025	296	CHSE 4U	$23,640.00	Naas	3218m	Soft	Simon Torrens	75.5kg	4:06.30	-	1. Irish Panther 2. Jacob's Ladder 3. Pure Steel	12.3L	$34.00
1/11	17/01/2025	40	MHDLE 45	$20,810.00	Cork	3419m	YS	Mark Walsh	75.5kg	4:15.06	-	1. Pure Steel 2. Luker's Tipple 3. Bop Wont Stop	1.8L	$1.80
4/20	08/12/2024	273	MHDLE 4U	$21,680.00	Cork	3118m	Soft	Mark Walsh	75.5kg	3:40.20	-	1. Sky Lord 2. Kappa Jy Pyke 3. Icare D'aubrelle	17.5L	$7.00
1/7	10/03/2024	-	P2P MDN 4	$0.00	Belclare P2p	4828m	Y	E Mahon	60kg	-	-	1. Pure Steel 2. Time Is A Thief 3. Name Me Nicely	0.3L	$1.00

The Enabler (5)2021006x31

Trainer: Gordon Elliott (@Longwood, Co Meath)12 mths 14: 4-4-1

Jockey: Sam Ewing

Weight: 71kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: NANNY STONE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Flemensfirth

Stats

Prize Money$102,140.00

Avg $$7,295.71

Win %28.57%

Place %64.29%

Career14: 4-4-1

Track2: 1-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-3-1

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 1-1-0

Soft10: 3-3-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished third of 12 starters at this track on November 22 over 3822m, 12 len behind Kitzbuhel with 75.5kg at $15. Second-up to post a big 15 len win. Fairyhouse on December 13 over 4224m slow track defeating Talk In The Park carrying 71kg at $2.50 in a steeplechase. Won't find this easy.

Last Starts 41 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	13/12/2025	21	NCHSE 4U	$46,970.00	Fairyhouse	4224m	Soft	Jack Kennedy	71kg	5:46.60	-	1. The Enabler 2. Talk In The Park 3. Tareze	15.0L	$2.50
3/12	22/11/2025	216	CHSE 4U	$23,640.00	Punchestown	3822m	SH	Jack Kennedy	75.5kg	5:00.70	-	1. Kitzbuhel 2. Kaid D'authie 3. The Enabler	12.3L	$15.00
6/15	20/04/2025	37	HDLE HCP 4U	$78,040.00	Cork	3822m	Soft	Danny Gilligan	73kg	4:38.60	-	1. Krak 2. Zoffanien 3. Addragoole	11.3L	$8.00
16/24	14/03/2025	40	HCP HDLE 4U	$136,120.00	Cheltenham	4123m	Good Soft	James Smith	71kg	4:59.42	6-9-16	1. Wodhooh 2. Act Of Authority 3. Raglan Road	29.0L	$26.00
10/18	02/02/2025	35	LR OPEN 4U	$260,150.00	Leopardstown	3218m	Soft	Sam Ewing	69kg	4:02.60	-	1. Mclaurey 2. Storm Heart 3. Irish Panther	23.3L	$11.00
1/10	29/12/2024	22	MHDLE 5U	$27,540.00	Leopardstown	4023m	GY	Sam Ewing	75.5kg	4:53.20	-	1. The Enabler 2. I Am Lorenzo 3. Port Joulain	0.1L	$5.00
2/25	07/12/2024	34	MHDLE 5U	$21,680.00	Navan	3218m	Soft	Sam Ewing	75.5kg	4:14.80	-	1. Jasmin De Vaux 2. The Enabler 3. Workahead	4.3L	$5.50
99/6	03/11/2024	26	LR OPEN 4U	$47,190.00	Cork	4928m	Good	Sam Ewing	70kg	5:59.60	-	1. Oscars Brother 2. Paggane 3. Cast A Spell	0.0L	$1.91
2/9	08/10/2024	248	MHDLE 5U	$21,680.00	Galway	3319m	Good	Jack Kennedy	75.5kg	4:17.00	-	1. Jabbar 2. The Enabler 3. Work Place	2.0L	$1.11
5/10	03/02/2024	48	G2 FLAT 47	$173,430.00	Leopardstown	3218m	Soft	Harry Swan	76kg	4:04.50	-	1. Jeroboam Machin 2. You Oughta Know 3. Redemption Day	7.8L	$12.00
1/6	17/12/2023	22	LR FLAT 47	$43,360.00	Navan	3218m	Soft	Harry Swan	75kg	4:11.70	-	1. The Enabler 2. Fleur In The Park 3. Springt De La Mare	4.0L	$2.25