Punchestown Race 8 - Willie Coonan Memorial Flat Race
Willie Mullins trained SUMMER BEE (15) is an appealing newcomer by Crystal Ocean out of Tintangle. Looks one to keep very safe on debut. Leading contender. DELAMOTTE (4) also makes plenty of appeal first time out and profiles as a runner capable of having an immediate impact. The choice of Patrick Mullins. MR RAGSTONE (11) is another debutant with enough in the pedigree to warrant close attention and any market confidence would be significant. Gordon Elliott trains HARTFORD (7) who showed promise when third on debut at Naas and could improve from that experience. Impossible to dismiss in view of that effort.
Jockey: Mr D Allen
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Cloth Of Stars - Miss Raven) making his debut. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Miss P Elvin
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Sumbal - Line Perle) making his debut. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Mr A D Bustin
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Jumped well supported at debut, finished second of 9 runners at Navan on March 21 over 3218m, on slow going 7 len behind Glens Anthem with 68.5kg at $2.60. Can improve on that effort. Definite threat.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | FLAT 45 | $18,960.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | A D Bustin | 68.5kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 74.5kgs
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This Galiway bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Keep very safe.
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Workforce out of Randall's Aoibhinn. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.
Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Maxios out of Ebony Empress has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when he was finished third of 9 runners at Naas on January 9 over 3218m, slow track; 13 len behind Quiryn carrying 74.5kg at $2.80. Leading contender.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 74.5kgs
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At debut, didn't finish the race at Ballycahane P2p on March 1 over 4828m. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 99/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr J P Carroll
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, finished 11th of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3319m, 55 len behind Kershaw with 69.5kg at $34. Backs up quickly here, but prefer others after that first run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 11/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | Josh Halford | 69.5kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mr S Connor
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Affinisea out of Willowgrangequeen. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Cokoriko - Pour Le Meilleur) making his debut. Worth watching closely.
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Was at very big odds at debut, finished second of 14 runners at Cork on March 19 over 3419m, 5 len behind Lynches Knock carrying 73kg at $81. Likely improver who can get off the mark.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/14 | 19/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 73kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Order Of St George out of M M Magnifica. Making race debut here. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Mr Elliot Ohgren
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Crystal Ocean out of Tintangle. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Worth watching closely.
Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Teofilo - Ionsai Nua) making his debut. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Walk In The Park - Or Des Joncs) making her debut. Making race debut here. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished fourth of 9 starters at Naas on January 9 over 3218m, slow track; 19 len behind Quiryn carrying 68kg at $19. Would need to be on best behaviour to threaten.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Alan O'sullivan | 68kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Soldier Of Fortune - Pretty Puttens) making her debut. Worth watching closely.
Jockey: Mr T Walsh
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly who is first race starter by Sea Moon out of Black Belt. Making race debut here. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give her this.