Punchestown Race 8 - Stables Restaurant Naas Flat Race
CITYOFBLINDINLITES (2) wasn't beaten far running behind a subsequent Cheltenham winner on Boxing Day at Leopardstown. That is strong form and looks firmly the one to beat racing for connections who delivered an impressive winner in the sphere already this week. HELDAM (7) always maintained a big reputation and is worth giving another chance after a break. LADBROKE GROVE (10) wasn't disgraced here twelve months ago tackling a similar contest. Respect if supported in the market. THINKITDONTJINXIT (19) finished second both starts to date and connections are going well gaining a high profile flat success this week.
Jockey: Mr P A King
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was finished tenth of 14 starters at Fairyhouse on November 30 over 3218m, 27 len behind Young Rebel with 71kg at $23. Should be improved but place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Dara Mcgill | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished second of 12 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 3.5 len behind The Mourne Rambler carrying 74.5kg at $7. Key runner.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Finian Maguire | 74.5kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Miss P Elvin
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Was when unwanted in the market at debut, finished third of 9 runners at Clonmel on April 2 over 3922m, slow track; 7 len behind High Kick Kev carrying 73kg at $67. Better for the run but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Soft | P Elvin | 73kg | 5:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mr S Connor
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when he was finished ninth of 15 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 29 len behind Boycetown carrying 73kg at $41. Watch for a betting move but hard to make much of a case on what he showed on debut.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Eoghan Finegan | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mr A D Bustin
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Mahler out of Denham Sound. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished seventh of 21 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 16 len behind Ballyfad carrying 71kg at $101. Returned from break finished third of 16 starters at Cork on April 5 over 3822m, 11 len behind Barnahash Prince with 73kg at $8. Expected to run well again if performs up to latest effort.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 05/04/2026 | 100 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | C Smithers | 73kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/21 | 26/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Conor Brassil | 71kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at this track February 15 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Soul Asylum carrying 76kg at $1.70. Previously first up; 6 of 12 runners at Leopardstown December 26 over 3218m, 13 len behind The Mourne Rambler with 74.5kg at $2.90. Leading contender.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | FLAT 4U | $17,630.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.67 |
| 6/12 | 26/12/2025 | 307 | FLAT 4 | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr C Mullins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished 14th of 15 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 110 len behind Boycetown with 73kg at $15. Watch for a betting move but hard to make much of a case on what he showed on debut.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | D Allen | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 110.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mr Elliot Ohgren
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when he was finished third of 11 starters at this track on October 11 2023 over 3218m, 4 len behind My Great Mate carrying 68kg at $19. Has found a suitable race to launch this prep.
Last Starts 934 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/10/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | YS | P J Cody | 68kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Second-up today. Last run finished third of 25 runners at Fairyhouse on April 4 over 4023m, 5.5 len behind Midnight Jet with 75.5kg at $7. At only start last preparation finished second of 10 starters at Naas on January 25 over 3721m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Love Sign D'aunou with 76kg at $3. Can find winning form this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25 | 04/04/2026 | 69 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | 64 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | W1 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 189 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Third race start today. At debut, finished third of 10 starters at Borris House P2p on March 1 over 4828m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Little Patience with 61kg. Second-up finished fourth in a small field at Quakerstown P2p on April 5 over 4828m, on slow going 43 len behind Sittin Ona Fortune with 61kg. Hard to have. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Weight: 76kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Borris House P2p on March 1 over 4828m. Last start finished second of 12 runners at Curraghmore P2p on April 5 over 4828m, slow track; 3 len behind Meetmebythelake carrying 60kg. Can't entirely dismiss but must improve further.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 01/03/2026 | 112 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | F Maguire | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.4L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 76kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished second of 9 starters at Limerick on April 16 over 3922m, 0.5 len behind Sparkling Wit carrying 73kg at $4. Previously second-up finished second of 9 starters at Leopardstown on December 27 over 4023m, 1.75 len behind Barnahash Mason with 73kg at $51. Expected to take beating again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | 110 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3922m | SH | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 5:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | R M Staunton | 73kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 209 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | R M Staunton | 73kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/05/2025 | 70 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | Eoin Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Eoin Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished 11th of 12 runners at this track on May 1 over 3319m, 81 len behind Baron Noir carrying 73kg at $41. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 9 runners at Wetherby on February 1 2025 over 3218m, slow track; 5 len behind Bay Empress carrying 73kg at $3.30. Prepared to just watch this time.
Last Starts 366 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/05/2025 | 89 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Finian Maguire | 73kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 81.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 4:02.80 | 9-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 3 of 12 runners at Leopardstown December 26 over 3218m, 5.5 len behind The Mourne Rambler with 74.5kg at $5.50. First ever start ran 3 of 11 runners at Fairyhouse November 29 over 3218m, 4 len behind Keep Him Company with 76kg at $2.10. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | FLAT 4 | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Mr E P O'Brien
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was pulled up at Gowran Park on November 8 over 3218m. Can redeem himself and is among the chances.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last run finished second of 8 runners at Thurles on March 5 over 3319m, 15 len behind Bon Bon Fizz carrying 76kg at $3.30. Before that finished second of 12 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3218m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Leonard Vallis carrying 76kg at $4. Promising galloper. Can get the job done this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 60 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Josh Halford | 76kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Austrian School out of In Conn Trol. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Miss S A Carter
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 11th of 13 runners at Down Royal on March 17 over 3520m, 55 len behind Lizzie Twigg carrying 75kg at $23. Last start didn't finish the race at Tramore on April 19 over 3218m. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 19/04/2026 | 33 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,400.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 11/13 | 17/03/2026 | 321 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | N Mcparlan | 75kg | 4:21.70 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/04/2025 | 39 | G3 OPEN M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D Doyle | 75kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 71kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 104.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mr M J Love
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Five-year-old mare by Crystal Ocean out of Dalamine has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 4 of 7 runners at Gowran Park in the LR October 3 over 3319m, slow track; 12 len behind Liadawn with 72.5kg at $101. First ever start ran 9 of 13 starters at Killarney July 17 over 3419m, 13 len behind Galileo Sand carrying 68kg at $67. Needs to find best to be competitive here.
Last Starts 211 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 | 03/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN M 46 | $52,030.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 72.5kg | 4:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | D Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | FLAT F 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | D Doyle | 69kg | 3:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/07/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | D Doyle | 68kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $67.00 |