Punchestown Race 1 - Specialist Group Novice Hurdle

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished fourth of 14 runners at Naas on March 8 over 3822m, 13 len behind Healys Pub carrying 75.5kg at $2.60. Last start to post a big 4 len win. Fairyhouse on April 5 over 3319m defeating Brother Walfrid with 75.5kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/25 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 08/03/2026 | 92 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $2.63 |
| 6/26 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $3.13 |
| 2/21 | 13/11/2025 | 197 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2025 | 88 | G1 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Derek O'connor | 76kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2025 | 98 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2024 | 179 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.73 |
| 2/17 | 30/04/2024 | 45 | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2024 | 24 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | F D Tegetmeier | 71kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.36 |
| 99/6 | 21/02/2024 | 40 | FLAT 4 | $17,630.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | F D Tegetmeier | 71kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | F D Tegetmeier | 71kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning a big 7 len win. Auteuil May 31 over 3500m slow track defeating Litleangel Duseuil with 67.5kg at $12. First ever race start 4 of 14 starters at Dieppe May 1 over 3400m, slow track; 9 len behind Kind Of Mix with 66kg at $9.20. Conditions favour.
Last Starts 332 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/05/2025 | 30 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $94,139.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Gabin Meunier | 67.5kg | 4:10.27 | 5-6-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 01/05/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $40,850.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Gabin Meunier | 66kg | 3:53.30 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at this track November 23 over 3419m. Previously first up; 8 of 13 starters at Leopardstown June 19 over 3017m, 6 len behind A Dream To Share with 70kg at $26. Minor each-way claims only.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 23/11/2025 | 49 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | SH | Shane O'callaghan | 70.5kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | NHDLE 4U | $27,860.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 74kg | 4:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/16 | 20/09/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 73kg | 3:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | J M Halford | 73.5kg | 3:20.12 | - | 6 |
| 24.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Shane O'callaghan | 59kg | 2:59.14 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2025 | 19 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 59kg | 2:42.52 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/06/2025 | 125 | MDN 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | L P Shanahan | 70kg | 3:25.50 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 62kg | 2:39.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.88 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | 60 | LR OPEN 47 | $42,900.00 | Navan | 3218m | YS | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2024 | 20 | FLAT 4 | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | J H Williamson | 71kg | 3:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after five months. Finished off last campaign 4 of 8 runners at Fairyhouse in the G2 Royal Bond Novice Hurdle November 30 over 3218m, 8 len behind Koktail Brut with 71.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 6 len win. This track October 15 over 3319m defeating O'reilly with 75.5kg at $2.90. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 46 | G2 OPEN 4U | $160,770.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/10/2025 | 85 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 22/07/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Good | A P Ryan | 74kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after two months finished fourth of 7 runners at Fairyhouse in the G2 Donohue Marquees Juvenile Hurdle on April 5 over 3218m, 49 len behind Koktail Brut with 71.5kg at $2. Previously second-up to post a big 9 len win. This track on January 26 over 3218m on heavy track defeating Straight John carrying 75.5kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. Top chance, with upside.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/04/2026 | 69 | G2 OPEN 4U | $104,540.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/21 | 26/12/2025 | 163 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2025 | 52 | G3 OPEN 45 | $57,245.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Jerome Claudic | 64.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 24 | 4 | $29,310.00 | Vichy | 2600m | Good Soft | Jerome Claudic | 68kg | 2:50.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2025 | 18 | 45 | $21,310.00 | Wissembourg | 3000m | Good Soft | Jerome Claudic | 66kg | 3:27.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | 45 | $22,450.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | D Breux | 67kg | 2:51.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2025 | 25 | 45 | $20,870.00 | Nancy | 2500m | SH | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 64kg | 3:03.12 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2025 | - | 4 | $27,550.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 64.5kg | 3:23.43 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having had just one run last to post a big 5.5 len win. Listowel on September 26 over 3621m defeating Frankie John carrying 75.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Also won first up last previous preparation. Look for a bold run while fresh.
Last Starts 214 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/09/2025 | 117 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2025 | 400 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Good | Troy Walsh | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last outing finished third of 10 runners at Warwick on March 8 over 3218m, 2.5 len behind Cosmic Connection carrying 72kg at $5. Start before finished fourth in a small field at Fakenham on February 13 over 4023m, on slow going 33 len behind Jury's In carrying 71kg at $2.80. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 3:53.98 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 5:12.32 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 4:14.78 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 243 | MHDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 3:46.98 | 3-3-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since an encouraging debut as favourite; won by 1.3 len Kirkistown P2p on March 21 over 4828m slow going defeating The Two Four with 61kg in a jumps. Chance to go for two from two. Rates well here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 12 starters at Thurles on January 29 over 3218m, on a wet track; 22 len behind Charme De Faust carrying 69.5kg at $13. Last start favourite; won by 5 len Limerick on March 31 over 3218m slow track defeating Manoir De Mirande carrying 73kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Making headway every start. Rates strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | 61 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 73kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | 159 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/08/2025 | 30 | CL3 COND 3 | $32,500.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:30.15 | - | 4 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | MDN CG 3 | $35,960.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | SH | Stephane Breux | 58kg | 1:43.96 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2025 | 88 | MDN 3 | $27,910.00 | Nantes | 1600m | Good | Stephane Breux | 58kg | 1:38.79 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | UNR CG 3 | $46,630.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good | C Soumillon | 58kg | 2:13.41 | 4-2-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good Soft | Stefano Paladini | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Naas in the LR February 22 over 3118m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Majolique carrying 70kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len this track December 31 over 3319m defeating Minella Boss with 70kg at $4.50. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 4 | $41,390.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 33 | G1 OPEN 4 | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/12/2025 | 67 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Heavy | Luke Morris | 54kg | 2:20.94 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 54kg | 2:10.08 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $47,190.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:55.00 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/13 | 31/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 8-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 3 | $22,690.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Soft | Poppy Scott | 62kg | 1:36.24 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/13 | 13/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $65,500.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60kg | 1:40.60 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 1:40.56 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/05/2025 | 189 | OPEN NOV 35 | $13,280.00 | Brighton | 1606m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:36.87 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.57 |

Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Dawn Approach out of Madam Anna has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Market best guide to his chances.