Punchestown Race 4 - Thatprizeguy.co.uk Maiden Hurdle
This looks a good opportunity for AGAMEOFTWOHALVES (1) who stepped forward on all three starts to date. Better last time when fourth three weeks ago and this looks a moderate affair. HARPY EAGLE (4) struggled to get his head in front however has offered hope on a number of starts this season. Needs to find a little bit more to beat the main selection however holds enough form to make him of interest. CAN HAPPEN (2) did well March last year when third in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park. That was a strong effort but hasn't offered much for this stable since. Best watched. GOOD OPTION (3) looks one for the future.
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last outing finished fourth of 16 runners at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 3218m, on slow going 64 len behind Mighty Park carrying 71.5kg at $13. The start before that; finished sixth of 20 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 14 len behind Open Secret with 73kg at $11. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 15/01/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/20 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/22 | 17/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Thomas O'connor
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation 7 of 21 starters at this track November 13 over 3218m, in the wet; 51 len behind Koktail Brut with 75.5kg at $26. First up last campaign 5 of 16 starters at Fairyhouse November 4 over 3218m, 13 len behind Sticwiththeprocess carrying 68.5kg at $13. Others preferred this time.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/16 | 04/11/2025 | 186 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Austin Gordon | 68.5kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 14/22 | 02/05/2025 | 55 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 80.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/20 | 08/03/2025 | 314 | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last start finished seventh of 25 starters at Naas on January 9 over 3218m, 26 len behind Future Prospect carrying 75.5kg at $101. Run before finished ninth of 22 runners at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 30 len behind Murat carrying 75.5kg at $126. Fought on last time. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/22 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/26 | 06/12/2025 | 223 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after three months finished fifth of 11 runners at Naas on January 9 over 3822m, 25 len behind Run For Cover with 72kg at $10. Previously second-up finished second of 13 runners at Wexford on August 29 over 3419m, 4 len behind Kool One carrying 67.5kg at $3. Definite chance. In the mix on best and gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/01/2026 | 94 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,530.00 | Naas | 3822m | Y | Paddy Cody | 72kg | 4:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/10/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Paddy Cody | 70kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/16 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Paddy Cody | 71kg | 3:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 29/08/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Paddy Cody | 67.5kg | 4:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2025 | 119 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Paddy Cody | 66kg | 3:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/6 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4 | $16,790.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 69.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/16 | 01/04/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 63.0L | $101.00 |
| 17/20 | 08/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 68.5kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 119.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished sixth of 7 runners at Cork on January 3 over 4828m, 37 len behind Rebel Budz carrying 75.5kg at $29. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Navan on January 17 over 4425m, 15 len behind Timesareachanging carrying 75.5kg at $151. Fitter now and making headway every start. Will take stopping if anywhere near his peak.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 147 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Cork | 4828m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 3:41.08 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 31/07/2025 | 102 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | D Queally | 76kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/04/2025 | 52 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | D Queally | 76kg | 4:40.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/17 | 27/02/2025 | 124 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/10/2024 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $28,540.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 3:53.73 | 10-11-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2024 | 135 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 4:09.06 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2024 | - | MFLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 68kg | 3:57.84 | 8-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mr L M Kelleher
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last start finished fifth of 11 starters at Thurles on January 18 over 4023m, 14 len behind Hillberry Hill with 69.5kg at $17. The start before that; didn't finish the race at Limerick on December 29 over 3822m. Safely held.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | L Kelleher | 69.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | L Kelleher | 69.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/14 | 02/12/2025 | 51 | MHDLE 4U | $23,740.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | T O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 0/8 | 12/10/2025 | 157 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $38,370.00 | Cork | 4123m | Good | L Kelleher | 69.5kg | 5:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | FLAT 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | L Kelleher | 73kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/04/2025 | 50 | FLAT 46 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | L Kelleher | 73kg | 4:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Bandon P2p | 4828m | Soft | L M Kelleher | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 72kgs
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Last run finished 12th of 14 runners at this track on January 12 over 3922m, 65 len behind Shabby Hill with 69kg at $201. The run before finished 14th of 18 runners at this track on December 11 over 3822m, in the wet; 77 len behind Zanoosh carrying 72kg at $251. Only has minor claims. Form below par and needs to do more.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | J Younge | 69kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $201.00 |
| 14/18 | 11/12/2025 | 5 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 77.5L | $251.00 |
| 14/26 | 06/12/2025 | 229 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J Younge | 69kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 70.0L | $201.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2025 | 666 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Loughbrickland P2p | 4828m | Soft | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/06/2023 | - | FLAT F 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | D Mcgill | 72kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $51.00 |