Punchestown Race 2 - Matchbook 50,000 Graduation Series Mdn Hurdle
APACHE PEAK (10) First up after a 29 week break. Looked good when 3rd last run at Limerick and solid career start. Can get the job done. FIVEANDAHALF (13) Back from a break. Claimed a tight victory last run at Ballinrobe. A win wouldn't surprise. THINKITDONTJINXIT (6) First up from a break of 23 weeks and competitive effort when 2nd first up last preparation at Thurles. Putting a tidy record together so far. Winning hope. MARINE TYCOON (2) On a short back up. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Downpatrick but was on debut last time. Won't be far away.
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Valirann out of Fortwilliam Flyer. Making race debut here. Worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Jumped well in the market at debut, didn't finish the race at Downpatrick on October 9 over 3520m. With some further improvement can figure in the placings.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation finished fifth of 7 runners at this track on May 13 over 4828m, 76 len behind Lemmy Caution with 75.5kg at $7.50. Won previous preparation first up by 20 len Borris House P2p on November 30 over 4828m defeating Northern Milan with 57.5kg in a jumps. Has to improve sharply.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/05/2026 | 164 | MHDLE 4U | $20,480.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 6:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 76.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Not seen since running last at Hexham June 13 over 3218m, 27 len behind Loman Lady carrying 68.5kg at $34. First ever start ran 4 of 11 starters at Killarney May 11 over 3419m, 12 len behind Airds Moss carrying 74kg at $23. Fitness an issue. Should need run.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 18 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:09.77 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Maxine O'sullivan | 74kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished sixth of 15 runners at Ballinrobe on May 26 over 3218m, 24 len behind Joe Cool with 71.5kg at $6. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 26/05/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8 of 21 runners at this track May 1 over 3822m, 52 len behind Largy Star carrying 73kg at $12. First race start posted a big 8 len win. Ballycrystal P2p December 7 over 4828m slow track defeating Catching Jets with 60kg. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21 | 01/05/2026 | 57 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Josh Halford | 73kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 60 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Josh Halford | 76kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, finished eighth of 12 runners at Downpatrick on September 18 over 3621m, 32 len behind Ifuknowuknow carrying 73kg at $29. Improver but hard to see him in the placing here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/09/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Barry Thomas Stone | 73kg | 4:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having had just one run last campaign won by 1.5 len Fairyhouse P2p on April 26 over 4828m defeating Staple Flight with 61kg in a jumps. First up last campaign finished fifth of 12 starters at Knockmullen House P2p on November 9 over 4828m, on slow going 32 len behind Jardin De Tunis with 57.5kg. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/04/2026 | 147 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | C J White | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | C J White | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished sixth of 21 starters at Naas on February 22 over 3118m, on rain affected going; 40 len behind Star Of The Week with 75.5kg at $8. Returning in a winnable race.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/21 | 22/02/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 3 of 7 starters at Limerick in the LR Limerick Champion I.N.H. Flat Race March 22 over 3218m, 1.3 len behind Coole Cafe with 73kg at $3. First up last campaign 2 of 9 starters at Naas January 9 over 3218m, slow track; 9 len behind Quiryn carrying 71kg at $11. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 4 | $61,910.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | J L Gleeson | 73kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | FLAT 4 | $18,200.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | L P Shanahan | 71kg | 4:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | 66 | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | L P Shanahan | 71kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 04/11/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75kgs
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At debut, finished ninth of 13 runners at Navan on September 19 over 3218m, 11 len behind Double Helix carrying 74.5kg at $19. Can't see him doing better than fresh performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 19/09/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | 3:39.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75kgs
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Is making a debut in a jumps race. Two back finished sixth of 16 runners at Roscommon on August 18 over 2414m, 9 len behind Fianna with 63.5kg at $67 and last start finished ninth of 15 runners at Listowel on September 21 over 2816m, 14 len behind Lauderdale King carrying 62kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 21/09/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Y | Robert Colgan | 62kg | 3:20.93 | - | 12 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/08/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | GY | Robert Colgan | 63.5kg | 2:45.17 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 16/16 | 01/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $32,210.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | N G Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:35.85 | - | 20 |
| 42.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | 407 | HCP 3U | $35,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 2:55.00 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/06/2025 | 27 | $104,754.00 | Madrid | 2400m | Good | R R De Sousa | 57kg | 2:30.48 | - | 13 |
| 6.6L | $1.00 | |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2025 | 24 | MDN 3 | $37,300.00 | Tarbes | 2300m | Soft | Glen Meury | 54.5kg | 2:28.60 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $46,632.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Good Soft | Glen Meury | 54.5kg | 2:16.67 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2025 | - | UNR CG 3 | $45,080.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 2:10.33 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning by a nose Ballinrobe May 26 over 3218m defeating Power Steering with 73.5kg at $3.80. First ever race start 4 of 11 runners at Limerick March 31 over 3218m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Beauvallon carrying 73kg at $7.50. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | 56 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | D G Lavery | 73.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 75kgs
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Last outing finished eighth of 13 runners at Gowran Park on October 2 over 3218m, 45 len behind Ivatt with 73kg at $101. Race before finished ninth of 16 starters at Listowel on September 23 over 3218m, 60 len behind Love Me Tender with 74.5kg at $201. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 10 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 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | MHDLE 4 | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | GY | Aidan Kelly | 73kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/16 | 23/09/2026 | 60 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 74.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 60.5L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | R Donaghue-Leahy | 60.5kg | 2:00.34 | - | 10 |
| 24.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | R Donaghue-Leahy | 60kg | 2:41.66 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 07/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 62.5kg | 2:42.05 | - | 13 |
| 13.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/17 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 2:40.24 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/17 | 05/06/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 71.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 2112m | SH | R Donaghue-Leahy | 59.5kg | 2:21.74 | - | 17 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 10/18 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1609m | GY | R Donaghue-Leahy | 61kg | 1:42.04 | - | 21 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/04/2026 | 86 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | R Donaghue-Leahy | 61kg | 2:10.30 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/01/2026 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R Donaghue-Leahy | 58kg | 1:39.25 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last outing finished sixth of 20 starters at Gowran Park on October 2 over 3218m, 16 len behind The Captain's Word with 69.5kg at $101. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at Wexford on August 8 over 3218m, 19 len behind Alicious with 69kg at $81. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20 | 02/10/2026 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | GY | D Doyle | 69.5kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | 29 | FLAT F 4 | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | D Doyle | 69kg | 3:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/16 | 10/07/2026 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | P A King | 71kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Order Of St George bred filly is now four-year-old and his having her first race start. Respect any move in betting leading into this race day debut.