Punchestown Race 1 - Matchbook Betting Exchange Hcp Chase (0-100)
WESTERN MODEL (3) finished top four without winning in his first three starts over fences. Highlight was trying 200m shorter than this at Downpatrick in September when second beaten 2.5L. Finds a good opportunity to score. LASKA DU BREUIL (4) outperformed odds on chasing debut at Tramore thirty-two days ago. Only win of his career was at 4400m which is the longest journey he has tried under rules. Interesting now stepping up to 4900m. DEADHEAT (9) won tackling track and trip six years ago. Struggled since with absences and insufficient distances. Placed past two races with cheekpieces suggesting some of the old spark. DEARG MOR (5) races consistently and should make the frame.

Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 39 days. Last start finished fifth of 16 runners at Clonmel on October 1 over 3922m, 8 len behind Bobby Kirova with 67kg at $5.50. The start before that; finished third of 16 runners at Ballinrobe on September 11 over 4727m, 20 len behind Swing Time carrying 73kg at $7.50. Sure to improve again. Strong each-way hope.
Last Starts 38 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 | 01/10/2026 | 20 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Good | C Smithers | 67kg | 4:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 11/09/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | Y | C Smithers | 73kg | 5:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/16 | 04/08/2026 | 59 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | Soft | C Smithers | 71kg | 6:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 06/06/2026 | 305 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | GY | Conor Brassil | 66kg | 6:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 05/08/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 71kg | 6:38.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/07/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,550.00 | Tipperary | 4626m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 65kg | 6:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 09/06/2025 | 220 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | Good | D Doyle | 69kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/11/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 71kg | 6:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/10/2024 | 125 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | GY | J P Shinnick | 72kg | 5:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/17 | 08/06/2024 | 299 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 74.5kg | 4:50.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
| 14/16 | 14/08/2023 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished 17th of 20 runners at Gowran Park on October 2 over 4023m, 37 len behind At The Wings with 72.5kg at $67. Last start won by 0.5 len Sligo on October 23 over 5129m defeating Boston Rajj with 68kg at $26 in a hurdle. Fought on last time. Cannot be left out on the latest performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 5129m | Y | D J Mullins | 68kg | 6:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 17/20 | 02/10/2026 | 212 | HDLE HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Richard Condon | 72.5kg | 5:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $67.00 |
| 0/12 | 04/03/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 4828m | SH | Richard Condon | 74kg | 6:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/14 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Richard Condon | 73kg | 5:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/15 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Richard Condon | 73kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/12/2025 | 247 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4325m | SH | Richard Condon | 69.5kg | 5:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/16 | 25/04/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | Y | Harry Sexton | 68.5kg | 5:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 01/04/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | E Mahon | 73kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Last run finished third of 12 starters at Sligo on September 30 over 5230m, 16 len behind Mini Getaway with 71.5kg at $4. Before that finished second of 15 starters at Downpatrick on September 18 over 4727m, 2.5 len behind Anodandawink carrying 64.5kg at $5. Hard to fault on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | C Smithers | 71.5kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/15 | 18/09/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | C Smithers | 64.5kg | 6:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/08/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4727m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73.5kg | 5:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 4828m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 75kg | 6:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | 3U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | 76kg | 2:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 | |
| 3/14 | 13/06/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | N Mcparlan | 77.5kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/05/2026 | 196 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4425m | Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 13/11/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Heavy | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2025 | 67 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 63.5kg | 6:16.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/16 | 05/08/2025 | 59 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | Y | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 6:38.04 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/18 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | GY | P T Smithers | 64.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 32 days. Last outing finished fifth of 12 starters at Tramore on October 8 over 4123m, 14 len behind Rattledelatch with 75.5kg at $81. Run before finished 16th of 20 starters at Gowran Park on October 2 over 4023m, 33 len behind At The Wings with 73.5kg at $29. Better than last few and expected to do much better.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | CHSE 4U | $18,960.00 | Tramore | 4123m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:41.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 16/20 | 02/10/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 5:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $29.00 |
| 12/16 | 19/08/2026 | 83 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/05/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4425m | Soft | Eoghan Finegan | 66.5kg | 5:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 0/16 | 24/04/2026 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/16 | 18/02/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | 5:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/18 | 31/12/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,740.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D A Kidd | 71.5kg | 4:16.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,480.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | Alix Balfe | 66kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/11/2025 | 6 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/14 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Ben Harvey | 69.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | 137 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 75kg | 4:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 10 runners at Galway on October 6 over 3621m, 0.8 len behind Springboard with 71.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell finished third of 13 starters at Galway on October 25 over 3621m, 17 len behind Lanzhou with 66kg at $2.90. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 25/10/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Galway | 3621m | SH | Simon Torrens | 66kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2026 | 74 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3621m | YS | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 24/07/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | P T Smithers | 68kg | 4:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/15 | 15/06/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | GY | P T Smithers | 69.5kg | 5:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 27/05/2026 | 121 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GY | P T Smithers | 68.5kg | 6:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 73kg | 5:23.70 | - | 0 |
| 119.5L | $34.00 |
| 13/17 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | P T Smithers | 66kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $201.00 |
| 5/19 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $201.00 |
| 10/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 73kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Ian Power
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 36 days. Last start won by a nose Killarney on October 4 over 4727m defeating It's Time Again carrying 69.5kg at $11 in a steeplechase. Before that finished sixth of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on August 21 over 5230m, 17 len behind Fr Gilligansvoyge carrying 67.5kg at $10. Hard to beat in this rich vain of form.
Last Starts 35 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 | 04/10/2026 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4727m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 69.5kg | 6:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/08/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5230m | GY | Alan King | 67.5kg | 6:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 12/07/2026 | 60 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 5129m | Good | T O'connor | 62.5kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/18 | 13/05/2026 | 331 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 6:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/16 | 16/06/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 72.5kg | 6:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/16 | 14/05/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 5029m | GY | Philip Enright | 70kg | 6:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/16 | 25/04/2025 | 60 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Y | Philip Enright | 68.5kg | 6:44.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 24/02/2025 | 145 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 67kg | 5:38.08 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/10/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 5:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 13/15 | 13/09/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | GY | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 5:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 23/08/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 5129m | GY | Philip Enright | 70.5kg | 6:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Sarah Kavanagh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 8 starters at this track on October 14 over 4325m, 38 len behind Giant Haystacks with 65kg at $15. The start before that; finished seventh of 14 starters at Downpatrick on October 9 over 4727m, 24 len behind Schiehallion carrying 67.5kg at $23. Needs to do more. Not expected to threaten on recent form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 4325m | Good | Pandora Briselden | 65kg | 5:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Sarah Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 6:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Sarah Kavanagh | 68.5kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 13/16 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | Y | Sarah Kavanagh | 68.5kg | 5:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5029m | Y | Eoghan Finegan | 69kg | 6:40.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5230m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 66kg | 6:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | P M O'brien | 63.5kg | 5:27.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/15 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4928m | Good | Sarah Kavanagh | 61.5kg | 6:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Josh Williamson | 62.5kg | 4:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Sarah Kavanagh | 60.5kg | 5:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Sarah Kavanagh | 60.5kg | 5:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 31 days. Last outing finished second of 14 starters at Downpatrick on October 9 over 4727m, 13 len behind Schiehallion carrying 68.5kg at $4.30. The start before that; favourite; won by a head Sligo on September 30 over 5230m defeating Pourquoi Poi carrying 66kg at $11 in a steeplechase. Sure to improve again. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Alex Harvey | 68.5kg | 6:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 30/09/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Alex Harvey | 66kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/08/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5029m | Y | Alex Harvey | 66kg | 6:40.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 10/08/2026 | 94 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Alex Harvey | 67.5kg | 5:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/05/2026 | 65 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Alex Harvey | 67kg | 6:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/03/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 4425m | SH | Eoin Staples | 66kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 374 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | C J Costello | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/15 | 01/01/2025 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 6:17.04 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/11/2024 | 85 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4928m | Y | C G O'dwyer | 70.5kg | 7:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 26/08/2024 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,470.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Soft | C G O'dwyer | 69kg | 5:53.07 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/16 | 08/07/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 4928m | Good | C G O'dwyer | 69.5kg | 6:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last outing held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at Hexham on October 2 over 4828m, 3.5 len behind Stay Hopeful with 67kg at $7.50. Race before finished third of 14 runners at Kilbeggan on August 21 over 5230m, 3.5 len behind Fr Gilligansvoyge with 67kg at $41. Progressing well this campaign. Suited here and sure to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 67kg | 6:33.41 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 21/08/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5230m | GY | N Mcparlan | 67kg | 6:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 03/07/2026 | 347 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | N Mcparlan | 67kg | 4:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/10 | 21/07/2025 | 89 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,190.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 5:44.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/04/2025 | 304 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | N Mcparlan | 73kg | 6:24.03 | 7-10-9 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/06/2024 | 151 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,420.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | N Mcparlan | 71kg | 5:11.23 | 9-9-7 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 99/9 | 24/01/2024 | 105 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,470.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 71.5kg | 6:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2023 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | YS | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2023 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Galway | 4526m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 71kg | 6:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/08/2023 | 180 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | YS | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 4:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 104.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/17 | 12/02/2023 | 105 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,880.00 | Navan | 4828m | GY | N Mcparlan | 74kg | 6:25.02 | - | 0 |
| 53.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished 11th of 16 starters at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 4526m, 26 len behind Nothing Hectic carrying 66.5kg at $29. Second run from a spell finished seventh of 14 starters at Fairyhouse on October 5 over 4828m, 11 len behind Chanceitlucky carrying 67kg at $13. Fitter again but needs to find best form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 05/10/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Good | Philip Enright | 67kg | 5:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 11/16 | 10/08/2026 | 763 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 66.5kg | 5:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/16 | 08/07/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 4928m | Good | Philip Enright | 73kg | 6:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/15 | 02/06/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | Good | Philip Enright | 73.5kg | 6:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 21/05/2024 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | Philip Enright | 70.5kg | 6:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 13/23 | 04/04/2024 | 81 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 4828m | SH | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | 6:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/01/2024 | 66 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | J I Duggan | 70kg | 5:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/11/2023 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Clonmel | 4123m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 73kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $12.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/10/2023 | 172 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Gavin Peter Brouder | 67kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/15 | 02/05/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4224m | GY | Richard Condon | 73.5kg | 5:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/23 | 30/03/2023 | 18 | HDLE HUNT HCP (80-102) 4U | $15,750.00 | Naas | 3795m | SY | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Patrick M O'Brien
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 31 days. Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished ninth of 14 runners at Downpatrick on October 9 over 4727m, 54 len behind Schiehallion carrying 66kg at $17. The run before pulled up at Sligo on September 30 over 4224m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 66kg | 6:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 54.5L | $17.00 |
| 0/15 | 30/09/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | Alix Balfe | 64kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4727m | Good | P M O'brien | 66kg | 5:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/15 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4626m | GY | P M O'brien | 66kg | 5:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/06/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,890.00 | Wexford | 4626m | Good | P M O'brien | 62.5kg | 5:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/06/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Alix Balfe | 65.5kg | 5:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/05/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4526m | Good | P M O'brien | 67.5kg | 6:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/16 | 10/04/2026 | 105 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Y | Liam Quinlan | 71kg | 5:23.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/15 | 26/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | P M O'brien | 71kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | P M O'brien | 70.5kg | 5:14.29 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Soft | P M O'brien | 68.5kg | 6:44.70 | - | 0 |
| 74.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after five months finished third of 14 runners at Downpatrick on October 9 over 4727m, 16 len behind Schiehallion with 63kg at $34. Previously second-up finished sixth of 15 runners at Down Royal on December 26 over 4123m, 25 len behind I A Connect carrying 60.5kg at $34. Key runner - don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 09/10/2026 | 154 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Josh Williamson | 63kg | 6:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Gavin Brouder | 65kg | 6:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/15 | 12/04/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Good | Gavin Brouder | 63.5kg | 7:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |
| 12/16 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4626m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 61kg | 6:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/16 | 19/02/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 4325m | SH | L P Shanahan | 64kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | S R Markey | 63kg | 5:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/15 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | S R Markey | 60.5kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $34.00 |
| 14/20 | 13/12/2025 | 141 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Brouder | 63.5kg | 5:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 25/07/2025 | 148 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | Simon Torrens | 67.5kg | 5:05.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/02/2025 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4626m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 65.5kg | 6:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/12/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Philip Enright | 65.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $12.00 |