Punchestown Race 5 - Evad Technology Group Maiden Hurdle
KSAR FATAL (3) can be chanced on first start for new trainer Barry Connell. Gained a jumpers flat success at Gowran Park before finishing well beaten at the Punchestown Festival when last seen in May. Starts out with hurdles in a winnable race and could have some talent. DANI DONADONI (1) likewise started out positively though was beaten at short odds in a maiden hurdle and failed to progress last time. This appears more suitable. Warrants thought. PAT'S LEGACY (7) is steadily improving as a hurdler. Likely to go close again. PANJANDRUM (6) already looks risky however is the pick of the Gordon Elliott quartet.
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished second of 19 runners at Cork on December 7 over 3419m, 1.75 len behind Lord Rouge carrying 75.5kg at $1.70. Last start finished fifth of 11 runners at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4123m, 16 len behind Frankie John with 75.5kg at $4. Fitter now and making headway every start. Top chance if at his best.
Last Starts 48 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 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/19 | 07/12/2025 | 220 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.73 |
| 4/12 | 01/05/2025 | 30 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J Townend | 76kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 01/04/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last run didn't finish the race at Thurles on January 18 over 4023m. Start before finished 11th of 15 starters at Leopardstown on December 28 over 4123m, 65 len behind Lazare De Star carrying 73kg at $12. Forward showing expected. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after 10 months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 12 runners at this track May 1 over 3319m, 25 len behind Baron Noir carrying 76kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 9 len Gowran Park March 8 over 3621m slow track defeating King's Bucks carrying 76kg at $2. The one to beat on best form.
Last Starts 290 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 | 01/05/2025 | 54 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 133 | FLAT 4U | $19,030.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7 of 14 starters at Limerick November 18 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Piccolo Player with 73.5kg at $126. Previously first up; 11 of 14 starters at Cork November 2 over 3218m, 51 len behind Mister Pessimistic carrying 70kg at $126. Would need to be at best to feature.
Last Starts 89 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 | 18/11/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $23,640.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Paddy Cody | 73.5kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $126.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/11/2025 | 203 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | E T Mellerick | 70kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished fifth of 13 starters at Tramore on January 1 over 3419m, on slow going 31 len behind Stede Bonnet carrying 71.5kg at $5.50. Second-up finished tenth of 20 starters at Down Royal on January 20 over 3419m, 55 len behind Green Hope carrying 71.5kg at $29. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 26 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 | 20/01/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/01/2026 | 238 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | FLAT 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2025 | 42 | W2 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2025 | 112 | W1 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2024 | 203 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | S Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/04/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes off a 49 day letup. Last run pulled up at Limerick on December 28 over 4325m. Start before finished second in a small field at Navan in the LR on December 14 over 3218m, 11 len behind Oh My Word with 74.5kg at $2.50. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4325m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 14/12/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 46 | $41,970.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 312 | FLAT 5U | $19,860.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.53 |
| 1/13 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/8 | 01/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 6:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last outing finished second of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Needs Must with 75.5kg at $2.60. The start before that; finished fifth of 22 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 14 len behind Murat carrying 75.5kg at $81. Continues to make headway. Can open winning account this time.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
| 5/22 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/22 | 17/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Freshened for 48 days. Last run finished sixth of 9 starters at Limerick on December 29 over 3822m, 23 len behind Raise You Up carrying 71.5kg at $81. Run before finished fifth of 9 starters at Moig South P2p on November 23 over 4828m, on heavy track; 37 len behind Begger with 61kg. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 08/11/2025 | 251 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Cormac J Byrne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.1L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 72kgs
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Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, finished fourth of 13 runners at this track on December 31 over 3721m, 10 len behind Lilannbee with 75kg at $17. Second-up finished tenth of 16 starters at this track on January 26 over 3822m, on a wet track; 86 len behind Blue Velvet carrying 73kg at $41. Prepared to risk again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 26/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | D G Lavery | 73kg | 5:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 86.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/13 | 31/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Y | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Caragh Monaghan
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old filly (Vadamos - Katoptris) making her debut. Making race debut here. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when she was finished sixth of 7 runners at this track on October 14 over 3218m, 33 len behind Easter Bonnet with 75kg at $9. Has upside and could sneak into the finish with the right run.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 72kgs
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Jumped at very big odds at debut, finished 12th of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 3218m, on a wet track; 74 len behind Dunsy Rock with 71kg at $81. Better for the experience but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 03/02/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 74.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Cian Cullinan
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old filly who is first race starter by Rajj out of Kiss Debride. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give her this.
Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
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Last run finished 13th of 15 runners at this track on February 4 over 3218m, 38 len behind Too Bossy For Us carrying 72kg at $81. The run before finished ninth of 16 runners at Naas on January 25 over 3721m, in the wet; 47 len behind Shuttle Diplomacy carrying 72kg at $201. Wait until she shows something. Similar finish expected against this lot.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Sean O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $201.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/12/2025 | 234 | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Y | R M Mcparland | 71.5kg | 4:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | Hd Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Getaway out of Senorita Rosalita has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Making race debut here. Warrants thought.