Punchestown Race 1 - Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle
NOEMIE DE LA VIS (6) was last sighted finishing down field in the G1 Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Runner-up on both prior starts. Will find this a whole lot easier and clearly is the one to beat. PORCUPINE BANK (4) made a pleasing enough debut when beaten 13L third at Tramore (3200m) last month. Represents a top yard and rates a likely danger to the main selection. OUT OF ACES (3) showed ability on his debut fourth at Cork (3500m) back in October. Unable to match that performance returning five months later. Might contend. Walk In The Park filly SPELLITOUTFORME (7) may fare best of the three newcomers.
Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 73kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, finished 15th of 21 starters at Naas on February 22 over 3118m, on a wet track; 91 len behind Star Of The Week carrying 66.5kg at $81. Last start finished 14th of 25 runners at Fairyhouse on April 4 over 4023m, 123 len behind Midnight Jet carrying 68.5kg at $251. Looks tested again. Looks tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/25 | 04/04/2026 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | P T Smithers | 68.5kg | 5:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 123.8L | $251.00 |
| 15/21 | 22/02/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | P T Smithers | 66.5kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 91.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Mr E P Cloke
Weight: 73kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, didn't finish the race at Cork on April 5 over 3319m. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing second-up. Was promising at first race start finished fourth of 15 starters at Cork on October 12 over 3520m, 9 len behind Quinta Do Lago carrying 70kg at $4.20. Returned from break finished 12th of 19 starters at Down Royal on March 17 over 3520m, 72 len behind Barley Lane with 67kg at $13. Forgive first-up failure. Fitter and can improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19 | 17/03/2026 | 156 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | Richard Deegan | 67kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 72.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
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At debut, finished third of 15 runners at Tramore on April 19 over 3218m, on slow going 13 len behind Polepatrick carrying 68kg at $9. Promising galloper open to good improvement. Has ability and looks a leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 68kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Storm The Stars - Bye Bye Yesterday) making his debut. Making race debut here. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished second of 12 starters at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m, slow track; 0.5 len behind Soldierstown carrying 66kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell finished 16th of 20 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Triumph Hurdle on March 13 over 3419m, slow track; 40 len behind Apolon De Charnie with 67.5kg at $101. Go close. Tough to stop on best form.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 13/03/2026 | 57 | G1 OPEN 4 | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Daniel King | 67.5kg | 4:06.45 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 283 | HDLE CHSE MDN M 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | P Townend | 66kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.57 |
| 2/9 | 07/04/2025 | - | HDLE CL2 F 3 | $94,990.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | Soft | Bertrand Lestrade | 66kg | 4:02.64 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Walk In The Park - No Kidding) making her debut. Making race debut here. Market watch advised.
Jockey: P J O'Hanlon
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Poet's Word - Vics Star) making her debut. Market watch advised.