Punchestown Race 8 - Ladbrokes (Pro/Am) Flat Race
EMERALD ENIGMA (4) looks the clear starting point in a modest event. Landed a Cork jumpers flat race by 0.75L on opening start back in March. From a top yard and difficult to oppose. WORKING CLASS HERO (7) backs up quickly after a second place finish beaten 12L at this venue eleven days ago. May have learned plenty from that. Clear second best in this line-up. MISTER KILLEENS (9) has some experience to work with. Not disgraced in two hurdles and a flat race around the turn of the year. Potential challenger. BALLITO BEAUTY (11) looks to make for most appeal of the newcomers on paper from the Lorna Fowler stable. Something for the Multiples: COOLISHAEL (2)
Jockey: Mr R M Staunton
Weight: 73kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run 11th of 15 at Bellewstown on April 18 over 3419m, 81 len behind Gillane carrying 72kg at $101. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Bellharbour P2p February 1 over 4828m. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | 76 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,940.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | R M Staunton | 72kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 81.5L | $101.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/02/2026 | 63 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Soft | P O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Dungarvan P2p January 25 over 4828m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Jerry The Dreamer carrying 61kg. On debut fourth of 12 at Ballindenisk P2p January 10 over 4828m, in the wet; 10 len behind Boundfornowhere carrying 61kg. Bold showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up. First start 9th of 15 at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 29 len behind Boycetown carrying 73kg at $41. Returned from break 14th of 21 at this track on May 1 over 3822m, 69 len behind Largy Star with 73kg at $101. Hard to get excited about his chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/21 | 01/05/2026 | 126 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 69.3L | $101.00 |
| 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 P W Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 0.8 len at Cork March 19 over 3218m defeating Fromjago'stomilan with 75kg at $3. One of the main chances.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/03/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | J Townend | 75kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 9 at Ballinrobe on July 22 over 3118m, 95 len behind Gameball with 76kg at $21. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 296 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/07/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Good | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 95.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 14th of 16 at this track on May 2 over 3218m, 44 len behind Crystasia with 73kg at $81. Doubt he will trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Benjamin P Kennedy | 73kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
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Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 2nd of 16 at this track on May 2 over 3218m, 12 len behind Crystasia with 73kg at $15. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Borris House P2p December 1 2024 over 4828m. Hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 02/05/2026 | 517 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Harry Sexton | 73kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/9 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 10/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Poet's Word - Set To Fire) at the races for the first time. Can measure up.
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Naas January 9 over 3218m, soft track; 24 len behind Quiryn carrying 72kg at $13. On debut fifth of 14 at Fairyhouse November 4 over 3419m, 21 len behind Minella Yoga with 70kg at $9.50. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 125 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 | 09/01/2026 | 47 | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | A P Ryan | 72kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3520m | YS | Philip Enright | 70kg | 4:25.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/11/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | SH | Philip Enright | 70kg | 4:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Sea Moon - Hermione Colombe) making his debut. Expected to run well.
Jockey: Mr A P Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
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Five-year-old filly by Idaho out of Isabellas Girl on debut. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 70kgs
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Five-year-old mare by Australia out of Rock Angel having her first start. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 67kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 9 at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3621m, on heavy track; 155 len behind Dromard carrying 65.5kg at $41. Want to have another look at her.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Heavy | Cian Horgan | 65.5kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 155.0L | $41.00 |