Punchestown Race 2 - Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Chase
TORPILLE DAGROSTIS (7) placed regularly last season and now debuts over fences. Second in a point-to-point behind a well thought of mare. Bold bid expected. RATTLEDELATCH (2) scored on his third fences outing at Tramore in October. Much improved for the bigger obstacles and looks a player again. BUTTER FINGERS (1) finally got off the mark with fences in May. Good performance attempting a Kilbeggan handicap in September but down field since. Enters calculations as trainer maintains a 30% strike rate at the track this season. GOOD OPTION (4) had little success tackling hurdles though was second in a point-to-point. Notable chase debutant.

Jockey: Shane Markey
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 37 days. Last outing finished seventh of 11 runners at Gowran Park on October 3 over 4828m, 13 len behind Smallcraftwarning carrying 64.5kg at $7. The start before that; finished second of 13 runners at Kilbeggan on September 4 over 4123m, 1.75 len behind Soldante carrying 62.5kg at $13. Has the ability to be in the finish. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/10/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Gowran Park | 4828m | GY | Shane Markey | 64.5kg | 6:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 04/09/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 4U | $35,790.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | GY | Shane Markey | 62.5kg | 4:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/20 | 28/07/2026 | 82 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Shane Markey | 71.5kg | 4:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/05/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Shane Markey | 69kg | 4:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/19 | 05/04/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $80,830.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | Shane Markey | 61.5kg | 4:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/03/2026 | 62 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Shane Markey | 72kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | NCHSE 5U | $21,750.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 70.5kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | CHSE 4U | $24,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | SH | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 5:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 78.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/17 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/10 | 26/10/2025 | 31 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 5:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 15/17 | 25/09/2025 | 196 | LR OPEN 4 | $104,060.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | S R Markey | 60.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 74.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ian Power
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 32 day letup. Last run favourite; won by 1.75 len Tramore on October 8 over 4123m defeating Kimy with 75.5kg at $2 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished fourth of 11 starters at Listowel on September 24 over 4425m, 9 len behind Love Me Tender carrying 75.5kg at $67. All set to continue the strong recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | CHSE 4U | $18,960.00 | Tramore | 4123m | Y | I J Power | 75.5kg | 5:41.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/09/2026 | 42 | CHSE 4U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 4425m | Good | I J Power | 75.5kg | 5:30.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | I J Power | 75.5kg | 5:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $67.00 |
| 12/15 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | John Shinnick | 70.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/24 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/13 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $41.00 |
| 16/21 | 01/05/2026 | 174 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | E P O'brien | 74kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 91.8L | $201.00 |
| 0/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 15 of 18 runners at Cork March 19 over 4023m, 28 len behind Onlymammycanloveme carrying 72kg at $15. First up last campaign 4 of 18 starters at Fairyhouse December 13 over 3218m, slow track; 18 len behind Fierce Handay carrying 73.5kg at $15. This looks tough and others preferred.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | 5:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | NHDLE 4U | $34,460.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 69.5kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 40 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/24 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 74kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/18 | 13/12/2025 | 684 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $23,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 73.5kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2024 | 34 | NHDLE 5U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Daryl Jacob | 71.5kg | 5:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/23 | 26/12/2023 | 9 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | 3:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/15 | 17/12/2023 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | C Stone-Walsh | 73kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 30/11/2023 | 62 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 69.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/20 | 29/09/2023 | 157 | MHDLE 4 | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Daryl Jacob | 73kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/22 | 25/04/2023 | 62 | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | S Crawford | 74.5kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 4 of 19 runners at Down Royal March 17 over 4123m, 6 len behind Pat's Legacy carrying 71kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 9 of 26 runners at Navan December 6 over 3218m, 50 len behind Road Exile with 75.5kg at $81. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19 | 17/03/2026 | 41 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/25 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/22 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/26 | 06/12/2025 | 223 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 14 starters at this track April 29 over 3922m, 40 len behind Raise You Up carrying 73.5kg at $21. Previously first up; 5 of 19 runners at Cork April 5 over 3822m, 9 len behind Sainte Lucie with 63.5kg at $13. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 193 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 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE SELL 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | P Byrnes | 73.5kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $35,920.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 5:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/19 | 05/04/2026 | 73 | HDLE HCP 4U | $80,830.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | E O'sullivan | 63.5kg | 4:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 73.5kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | NHDLE 4U | $27,540.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | P Byrnes | 70kg | 5:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/19 | 07/12/2025 | 192 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2025 | 18 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Good | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/16 | 11/05/2025 | 17 | HDLE MDN 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/04/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2025 | 108 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | J L Gleeson | 75kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished eighth of 11 starters at Clonmel on September 16 over 3419m, 15 len behind Not Just Any Eagle carrying 56kg at $81. Second-up ran last in a small field at Fairyhouse on October 10 over 3218m, 23 len behind Manoir De Mirande with 75.5kg at $13. Fitter but prepared to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/10/2026 | 24 | CHSE 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Y | Jared Huggan | 56kg | 3:44.54 | - | 9 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/24 | 01/05/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Josh Williamson | 72.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 16/21 | 06/04/2026 | 54 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Michael Kenneally | 73kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 65.5kg | 3:32.75 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $29,430.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 57.5kg | 3:36.76 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Cork | 3419m | YS | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 9/18 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Denis Hogan | 73kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/14 | 26/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | J L Gleeson | 73.5kg | 2:35.88 | - | 17 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 56.5kg | 2:14.15 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | 11 | NHDLE 4U | $30,350.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Daniel King | 73.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at Haydock Park in the LR April 15 over 4224m, 25 len behind Dream Shadow with 71kg at $11. Previously first up; 2 of 12 runners at Naas November 9 over 3218m, 10 len behind Shadys Lady with 75kg at $2.60. Could prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN M 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:16.31 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 4224m | Soft | J H Williamson | 71kg | 5:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | 23 | MHDLE M 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 6:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/16 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | FLAT M 4U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Josh Halford | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | 16 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Aine O'connor | 75kg | 4:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 09/11/2025 | 202 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/13 | 21/04/2025 | 184 | FLAT M 47 | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 75kg | 3:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Downpatrick August 9 over 3621m, 16 len behind Malbay Madness with 72kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 5 of 10 runners at Wexford May 7 over 3218m, 10 len behind Crowsatedappletart with 72kg at $10. Bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/08/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $35,440.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,560.00 | Wexford | 3118m | Good | Dylan Whelan | 73.5kg | 3:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/13 | 30/06/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 31/05/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 132 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | M P O'connor | 72kg | 4:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 13/20 | 26/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $56,970.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | M P O'connor | 67kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 48.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/12/2025 | 32 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $27,540.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 74kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2025 | 95 | CHSE 4U | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Y | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 5:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2025 | 25 | CHSE 4U | $21,630.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2025 | 22 | NHDLE 4U | $30,520.00 | Clonmel | 4526m | GY | M P O'connor | 71kg | 5:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.67 |