Punchestown Race 1 - Ladbrokes 'Bet 5 Get 30 New Customer Offer' Novice Hurdle
MAGICO (1) made a pleasing debut for this stable when winning by 4L at Killarney a maiden hurdle four weeks ago. Looks to have further potential available and should prove very hard to beat for the all conquering Willie Mullins stable. SWITCH FROM DIESEL (4) finally got off the mark at Punchestown three weeks ago winning after being well supported by 6L. Can go well once again though is up against it. PLAYTIME (2) finished third at Tramore last week attempting a handicap hurdle. Needs to find more improvement. Still early days representing top yard. SAPORETTI (5) may improve from his hurdle debut.

Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after 11 months to post a big 4 len win. Killarney on May 9 over 3419m defeating Tyson Fury carrying 75.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished second of 16 runners at Doncaster on March 30 2025 over 2011m, a neck behind City Of Delight carrying 60kg at $6. Can make it two-for-two in jumps races.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 09/05/2026 | 329 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2112m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:13.63 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $33,390.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 61kg | 2:07.52 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | 2:11.80 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 30/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:09.67 | 9-8-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2025 | 129 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 2:03.93 | 4-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/14 | 04/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:18.62 | 2-2-5 | 14 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 12/13 | 12/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | Harry Davies | 53.5kg | 2:14.67 | - | 5 |
| 26.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 2:11.45 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:18.69 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2024 | 43 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:39.09 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last outing finished third in a small field at Tramore on May 29 over 3218m, 9 len behind Splashing Out carrying 73kg at $5. The run before finished sixth of 10 runners at Killarney on May 9 over 3419m, 11 len behind Ragmans Corner carrying 66.5kg at $6. Cannot be left out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,600.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Josh Williamson | 66.5kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 11/18 | 04/04/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 4U | $179,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 64kg | 4:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/16 | 02/03/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/17 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/20 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/21 | 26/12/2025 | 69 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/10/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 3U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 62.5kg | 2:39.37 | 2-1-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60kg | 3:01.78 | 1-4-9 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 2:40.12 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 63.5kg | 2:32.80 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 8 starters at Wexford on April 10 over 4023m, 13 len behind Ifallgoeswell with 72.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell pulled up at this track on April 29 over 3922m. Will be tested. Hard to make a decent case.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE SELL 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Philip Enright | 69.5kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 102 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $35,920.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Philip Enright | 72.5kg | 5:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/12/2025 | 60 | FLAT 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | D Doyle | 73kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 3118m | GY | D Doyle | 71kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 72kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after three months to post a big 6 len win. This track on May 13 over 3218m defeating Salsinha carrying 73kg at $2 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished second of 22 starters at Navan on November 16 over 3218m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Flashaway carrying 73kg at $2.30. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 13/05/2026 | 101 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/02/2026 | 23 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 72kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Daniel King | 71kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN M 4U | $45,090.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/22 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/23 | 02/11/2025 | 186 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 2:49.30 | - | 18 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Raymond William Barron | 73kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN M 47 | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GY | Raymond William Barron | 73kg | 3:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2025 | 35 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 72.5kg | 3:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN M 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/12/2024 | 71 | FLAT 4U | $36,330.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Raymond William Barron | 71kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Calum Hogan
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished fifth of 14 starters at Cork on March 19 over 3419m, 22 len behind Lynches Knock carrying 71kg at $51. First up last campaign finished fifth of 9 starters at Saint-Malo on August 29 over 1800m, on slow going 19 len behind Ram Sea with 56kg at $33. This looks a tough line-up.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 19/03/2026 | 120 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $28,800.00 | Amiens | 2200m | Heavy | Glen Meury | 56.5kg | 2:49.14 | 2-8-9 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $25,440.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2500m | Heavy | Glen Meury | 57.5kg | 2:54.91 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $12,740.00 | Niort | 2250m | Good | Christopher Grosbois | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 3 | $27,860.00 | Angers | 2100m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 58kg | 2:18.00 | 8-9-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $30.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,710.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 56kg | 1:56.64 | - | 6 |
| 19.5L | $33.00 |