Punchestown Race 8 - Matchbook 50,000 Graduation Series Flat Race
FRISCO LAD (1) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Ran away with a win by a margin of 4 1/4L last time at Limerick and was on debut last time. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. HILL SILVER (2) Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last run at Kilbeggan and up against weaker rivals. Large claim helps. Can get the job done. HILLY FILLY (4) Ran 2nd last start at Down Royal and matched against a less competitive field. Has not missed the placings this campaign in 2 attempts. Has to be included. HUTTON STAR (5) Handy enough when winning by 2 1/2L last start at Down Royal and was a debutant last start. Facing weaker opposition. Appears well in this.
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Limerick on July 2 over 3319m defeating Mountain Sky carrying 74.5kg at $3.30. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Good | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up 4th of 13 at Galway on July 27 over 3319m, 6 len behind Teofil with 71kg at $34. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Kilbeggan on August 21 over 3218m defeating Bellahill with 75kg at $2.20. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 52 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 | 21/08/2026 | 25 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Dara Mcgill | 75kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/13 | 27/07/2026 | 79 | FLAT 4 | $30,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Dara Mcgill | 71kg | 3:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 09/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 71kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Mr S Cotter
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Jet Away - Roney) making his debut. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 71kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, favourite; won by 1.3 len at Cork on July 10 over 3419m defeating Honey Buck's with 69kg at $9.50. Last start 2nd of 11 at Down Royal on August 28 over 3520m, 2.5 len behind Hutton Star carrying 70.5kg at $3.50. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/08/2026 | 49 | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | L P Shanahan | 70.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 10/07/2026 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | L P Shanahan | 69kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Mr P A King
Weight: 71kgs
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Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 2.5 len at Down Royal on August 28 over 3520m defeating Hilly Filly carrying 69.5kg at $7.50. Can keep the momentum up.
Last Starts 45 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | P A King | 69.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Mr B T Stone
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Great Pretender - Doreedargent) at the races for the first time. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 71kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 13 at Galway on July 27 over 3319m, 8 len behind Teofil carrying 74.5kg at $21. Second-up 2nd of 13 at Navan on September 19 over 3218m, neck behind Double Helix with 74.5kg at $9. Strong winning hope.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 54 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 3:39.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 27/07/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $30,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Finian Maguire | 74.5kg | 3:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th in a small field at Punchestown P2p on February 8 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind County Prospect with 60kg. Will need this run.
Last Starts 246 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Gustav Klimt out of Luminata on debut. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Weight: 71kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at Listowel on September 24 over 3218m, 19 len behind Berkstar with 74.5kg at $7. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $24,130.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 11th of 19 at this track on April 28 over 3319m, 36 len behind Abbeyglen carrying 74.5kg at $11. Others rate better.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4 | $180,770.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $11.00 |