Punchestown Race 8 - Castlestone Holiday Homes (Pro/Am) Flat Race
WORKING CLASS HERO (14) finished runner up on his two starts under rules here at this track so far and should be able to take a race of this nature. DIEUX DILIGENCE (15) represents a flat stable in superb form. Related to several smart jumps horses and the market will guide as to the strength of his chances on debut. DIEUX DILIGENCE's stablemate WHICH FLANNERYS (19) is another one who is closely related to several smart horses. Looks a likely talent on paper. IRON SWORD (16) doesn't quite possess the flashy pedigree like others in the race however there are winners in the family and is one to watch.
Jockey: Mr R M Staunton
Weight: 76kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 15 at Bellewstown on April 18 over 3419m, 81 len behind Gillane with 72kg at $101. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at this track on May 13 over 3218m, 25 len behind Emerald Enigma carrying 70kg at $101. A better run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 13/05/2026 | 25 | FLAT 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | R M Staunton | 70kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $101.00 |
| 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: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Gleneagles out of Propel who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding (Getaway - Lilly's Express) making his debut. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Mr J P Collins
Weight: 76kgs
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Six-year-old gelding by Casamento out of Duffys Article on debut. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 76kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 16 at Fairyhouse P2p on April 26 over 4828m, 28 len behind Uptoyourselves with 60kg. Before that 6th of 14 at Tattersalls P2p on April 12 over 4828m, slow going 35 len behind Eazy Breezy carrying 60kg. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | A J Lord | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | A J Lord | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 21/02/2026 | 90 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | A J Lord | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A J Lord | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr L J Murphy
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 14 at Fairyhouse on November 30 over 3218m, 152 len behind Young Rebel carrying 72kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | E P O'brien | 72kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 152.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 76kgs
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Third race start. First start 7th of 10 at Listowel on September 21 over 3218m, 15 len behind Casterly Rock carrying 73kg at $29. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 15 at Sligo on May 12 over 3621m, 83 len behind In A Sonnet with 73kg at $29. Expect he'll find this too tough.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 12/05/2026 | 233 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | C J Shine | 73kg | 4:25.60 | - | 0 |
| 83.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding (Doyen - Fairy Way) at the races for the first time. Likely to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Austin Gordon
Weight: 76kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, didn't finish the race at Lisronagh P2p April 26 over 4828m. Second-up didn't finish the race at Bartlemy P2p May 10 over 4828m. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 76kgs
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Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Navan on February 9 2025 over 3118m, 8 len behind Copacabana with 76kg at $5.50. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 11 at Kilbeggan on May 15 over 3721m, 7 len behind Little Ginger carrying 76kg at $7. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/05/2026 | 460 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Mr B M Coonan
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first starter by Walk In The Park out of Creaky Voice. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: Mr A T Feeney
Weight: 76kgs
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This Workforce gelding is a six-year-old having his first start. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: Dylan Whelan
Weight: 76kgs
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Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Dromahane P2p April 13 2025 over 4828m. Went for a spell before returning didn't finish the race at Ballindenisk P2p May 17 over 4828m. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 19 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 | 17/05/2026 | 399 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | J P Collins | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 13/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 76kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 16 at this track on May 2 over 3218m, 12 len behind Crystasia carrying 73kg at $15. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on May 13 over 3218m, head behind Emerald Enigma carrying 70kg at $3.80. Racing well. All set to open his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | FLAT 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 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 J L Gleeson
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Saddex out of Dieu Benisse having his first start. Worth watching for a betting move.
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (For Fun - Ironie) at the races for the first time. Will pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 74kgs
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At debut, ran last of 12 at Down Royal on May 4 over 3520m, 80 len behind Alfred Wincham carrying 71kg at $23. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Dara Mcgill | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 80.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Mr S Connor
Weight: 74kgs
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This Blue Bresil gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Daire Davis
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Order Of St George - Grianan Ailigh) at the races for the first time. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 71kgs
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This Vadamos filly is a four-year-old having her first start. Watch for any market moves.