Punchestown Race 2 - Punchestown Is Back Mdn
DANCINGINTHECITY (2) made a promising debut when second by 0.5L over 1800m at the Curragh last month finishing 1.25L clear of the third. That form sets a strong standard and he holds leading claims. FRANCILLON (6) was 0.5L second over 1600m at Killarney before finishing fourth at Leopardstown when sent off as the odds-on favourite. Main danger. JACOB B GOOD (9) makes his racecourse debut after taking fourth in a 1400m Leopardstown barrier trial. The Palace Pier colt cost £85,000 in April and makes appeal for Michael O'Callaghan. GOLDEN OMEN (7) finished ninth 6.5L behind the winner contesting 1600m at Cork on debut. The Noel Meade-trained colt is entitled to progress with that experience and is not discounted.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Oasis Dream out of Lonely Rock. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at Curragh on August 16 over 1810m, 0.5 len behind Zarak Pasha carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Should come on following that experience and looks the testing material.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:53.25 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 15 at Naas on August 23 over 1207m, 19 len behind Zoar with 57.5kg at $101. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 23/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | L F Roche | 57.5kg | 1:11.35 | - | 4 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1609m, 8 len behind Ile De France with 60.5kg at $41. Don't think he will trouble this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | 1:39.59 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 15 at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m, 27 len behind Drumbeat carrying 58kg at $51. Others look better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 01/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | P A Harnett | 58kg | 1:28.48 | - | 2 |
| 27.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Killarney on July 13 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind City Of Dubai carrying 60.5kg at $9. Last start 4th of 8 at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Wall Street with 59.5kg at $1.50. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.53 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:44.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 9th of 15 at Cork on August 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Eighteenth Smiles with 59.5kg at $15. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 15 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 | 30/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 1:44.76 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Wootton Bassett out of The Tooth Fairy. Will pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Palace Pier out of Baltic Best. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 16th of 18 at Curragh on August 16 over 1207m, 15 len behind Fighting Tears carrying 57kg at $81. Last start ran last in a small field at Navan on August 27 over 1609m, 11 len behind This That with 55kg at $126. Can't have on recent performances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | CLM MDN 2 | $32,210.00 | Navan | 1609m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $126.00 |
| 16/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | 1:12.89 | - | 9 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 16 at Curragh on August 22 over 1408m, 4 len behind Monogram carrying 58kg at $17. Nicely placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:25.98 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 8th of 13 at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m, 12 len behind Darkness Falls carrying 59.5kg at $15. Doubt he will trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Curragh on August 9 over 1408m, 9 len behind Shakespeare with 60.5kg at $126. Second-up 6th of 13 at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m, 9 len behind Darkness Falls with 59.5kg at $151. Well suited here and is sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 11 at Curragh on August 9 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Shakespeare carrying 60.5kg at $13. Second-up 7th of 15 at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Drumbeat carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Well suited here and is sure to feature prominently.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 01/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:28.48 | - | 15 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |