Racecards
15:40 Punchestown (IRE)
Festival Free Upgrade Offer Ends Today Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €8,001 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 1/P6P-0U
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer R Hackett
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
led, slight mistake 4th, clear from 3 out, reduced lead and narrowly headed approaching last, soon back on terms, stayed on well run-in to lead near line
- Form 931200/
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey B R Dalton
soon mid-division, 10th from 5th, impeded 9th, no impression from 2 out
- Form 006-0P7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer N Madden
- Jockey N P Madden
held up, 13th from 5th, headway 8th, no impression from 2 out
- Form P65620
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer S T Nolan
- Jockey I J McCarthy
prominent, 2nd from 5th where not fluent, no extra from after 3 out
- Form 016/095
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer T Doyle
- Jockey R P McNamara
towards rear, impeded 9th, improved to chase leaders before straight, led approaching last, soon joined, kept on well, headed near line
- Form 1040-00
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey K C Sexton
soon mid-division, slightly slow jump 6th, no extra from before 2 out
- Form 001575
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey M P Fogarty
soon mid-division, 11th from 5th, no impression 3 out
- Form 553040
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer M M Lynch
- Jockey Mr M J Lynch
soon mid-division, no impression when not fluent 2 out
- Form P/4120-8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey P D Kennedy
held up, closed from before 2 out, soon chased leaders and no impression, one pace
- Form P97-940
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
soon chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, 6th from 5th, no impression and kept on same pace straight
- Form 00954
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey A E Lynch
held up, badly impeded 9th, improved to chase leaders into straight, moderate 3rd at last, kept on well run-in, not quite get to front pair
- Form 050-03
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer P Mooney
- Jockey M F Mooney
held up, 15th from 5th, one pace from 2 out
- Form 0-09P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey D Robinson
tracked leaders, 4th from 5th, still close up when fell 9th
- Form PP5091
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer L Byrne
- Jockey S G McDermott
tracked leaders, 5th from 5th, one pace under pressure from before straight
- Form 3/9-0000
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer C P Donoghue
- Jockey D G Hogan
towards rear, took keen hold, jumped right 7th, no danger from before 3 out
- Form 0P90-1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Edward P Mitchell
- Jockey B T O'Connell
soon mid-division, jumped slightly right 3rd, 8th from 5th, ridden from 9th, soon no extra
- Form 5607
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 95
prominent, 3rd from 5th, no extra 2 out
- Form 9/80000-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey P E Corbett
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 9th from 5th where not fluent, impeded 9th, soon no impression
- Form 335374
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer H Smyth
- Jockey T P Treacy
held up, 14th from 5th, pushed along from 8th, soon no impression
- Form 0/U86-58
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey S W Flanagan
soon chased leaders, 7th from 5th, pushed along briefly after 7th, one pace from after 2 out
Canova (IRE)
101- Form 890
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D J Condon
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 576009
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey M P Butler
held up, 12th from 5th, no impression from before 2 out
- Form 9/05-7P3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Form 0PF097-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
Verdict
A very low-grade handicap for this course. Tb Broke Her showed virtually nothing before a shock victory at Clonmel where the better ground was put forward as the reason for the improvement. She's been raised 5lb but a repeat performance would have to see her go close. Augher Castle is another to show major improvement at Fairyhouse last time and holds Forjoethepainter on that run but Bog War has to be respected on his run behind Burning Issues at Gowran where a last-flight error didn't aid his cause. Ruby Walsh is an interesting booking for Jonathan Wild, who hasn't won in 17 starts, but if the ground keeps drying out then REALDEALHOLYFIELD could be up to this as it was on the quick side when he was narrowly beaten by Stop Road Lad over this course and distance in October.
Formwatch
Bold Optimist (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, headed after 4th, stumbled and unseated rider approaching next,, in a race won by Duty Dance (10-11) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Jan, 12 ran.
Enter The Indian (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leaders on outer, 7th halfway, no impression in 8th when mistake 2 out, weakened, 14th of 17, 46l behind Worldor (10-11) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Oct '12.
Pass The Ball (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, 7th entering straight, no impression and not fluent 2 out, no extra, 7th of 17, 31l behind Missyspet (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
Realdealholyfield (IRE) 7-1fav (11-10) Mid-division, ridden towards rear 3 out, no extra and weakened, 13th of 18, well behind Zipporah (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec.
Mr Eko (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 11th 4 out, no impression in 8th next, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 33l behind Zipporah (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Jan.
Hello Louie (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Bit slowly away, in rear, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Old Time Melody (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
Forjoethepainter (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden in 10th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace from before last, 5th of 13, 12l behind Coney Choice (10-5) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.
Urban Dusk (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 10th after 4th, pushed along 7th, no impression 3 out, one pace,, 10th of 24, 30l behind Oscar Sam (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Jan.
Binowagh Bay (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 3rd, ridden 6th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Frank N Fair (10-1) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Dec.
Ancient Highway 13-2 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 7th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 16, well behind Whatareudoingtome (9-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Dec.
Bog War (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 3 out, ridden in 8th and closer 2 out, no impression in 7th when mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 10, 7l behind Burning Issues (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Oct.
Augher Castle (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, some progress 3 out, went moderate 8th on outer and ridden 2 out, went moderate 4th at last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 16, 14l behind Groody Hill (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Nov.
Beautiful Profile (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Always behind, trailing when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Sizing Solution (11-9) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jul, 17 ran.
Tb Broke Her (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Mid-division, progress into 6th before straight, ridden entering straight, stayed on in 5th 2 out, kept on to 3rd last, challenged run-in and led close home, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 beating Visible Light (11-4) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Velvet Rose (IRE) 28-1 (10-3) Towards rear, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 16th before straight, soon no extra, last of 18, 33l behind Lilshane (10-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Grey Brief (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Pr, 5th 1/2way, prog in 5th 2out, further prog on outer in 4th to lead bef last, ko best, won at Belharbour 3m ire ptp gd beating Wind Of Hope (11-6) by nk, 18 ran.
Allen Warrior (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 7th from 4th, slightly impeded approaching 5th, moderate 7th after 6th, 8th into straight, no extra,, 7th of 12, 34l behind Duty Dance (10-11) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Jan.
Ballybay Hodson (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Soon mid-division, mistake 4th, dropped to last approaching 6 out, no extra 3 out, 14th of 16, 48l behind Jansboy (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Oct '13.
Personal Shopper 16-1 (10-11) In rear, headway 11th, went 3rd from 12th, pushed along before 4 out, no extra from next, 4th of 8, 16l behind Present Lodger (11-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) hvy.
Pippa Rose (IRE) 9-2fav (10-11) Mid-division, 8th after 4th, slight mistake 4 out, 7th approaching straight, no impression and one pace from after 2 out, 8th of 13, 6l behind Simple Joys (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Canova (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden after 3 out and soon weakened, 10th of 14, 34l behind Kabjoy (10-7) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Shaiyzar (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Held up early, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no impression in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 14l behind Tb Broke Her (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Jonathan Wild (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Always behind, mistake 5th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 22, well behind Jumptoconclusions (11-2) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Sister Annie (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistakes 4 out and 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Hard Bought (11-12) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jan.
Lascalahall (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 5 out, soon behind, 7th of 9, 49l behind Lord Alfie (10-6) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Apr.