Punchestown Betting Odds
Punchestown
Punchestown
Handicap | Hurdle | 2m 6f 148y
Going: Heavy
Kir
KIR looked to have the race in safe keeping at Limerick until scuppered by a final-flight blunder and can make amends for that unfortunate third there off just a 2 lb higher mark. Nettuno Italia scored impressively here recently and heads the list of dangers, although the still-unexposed Sean Mc also rates a big threat. Fairyhouse victor From The Ashes and handicap debutant Gorvitho both need factoring into this highly competitive event too.
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E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 3
Last available win price
- 8Nettuno ItaliaJ: Danny GilliganT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland5-54551Age 67/42/115/8
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Confirmed earlier promise to open account in 13-runner handicap hurdle here (23f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but he was well on top at the finish so is not taken lightly.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown2m 7fHeavyHurdle1/13Punchestown2m 6fSoft to HeavyHurdle5/16Limerick3m 100yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle5/12Fairyhouse3mSoft to HeavyHurdle4/13Roscommon2m 4f 53yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Hurdle5/15- 5KirJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland48-41P3Age 64/15/19/2
- OR: 115
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 49
Got off the mark at Limerick in October and advanced his form when third of 16 in handicap hurdle there (24f, heavy) 49 days ago, seemingly in control when blundered last. Remains unexposed and can gain compensation nudged up 2 lb.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLimerick3mSoft to HeavyHurdle3/16Navan2m 5fHeavyHurdlepu/19Limerick3mSoftHurdle1/11Tipperary3m 1fGood to YieldingHurdle4/15Fairyhouse2m 3f 180ySoft (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle8/24- 11Sean McJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Paul Nolan, Ireland090-822Age 65/15/111/2
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Low-mileage 6-y-o who is knocking on the door, undone by a blunder 2 out when second of 16 in handicap hurdle here (19.3f, heavy, 6/4) 34 days ago. Remains open to progress. Firmly in the picture.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown2m 3f 73ySoft to HeavyHurdle2/16Fairyhouse2m 4f 55ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle2/20Punchestown2m 4f 164yHeavyHurdle8/21Naas2mGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Hurdle11/17Leopardstown2m 4fYieldingHurdle9/12- 4GorvithoJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland3-05Age 713/213/27/1
- OR: 115
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Runner-up in France sole Flat outing in 2022. Very lightly raced since and tongue tied after 6 months off when a fading fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, heavy) 38 days ago. Can build on it now going into handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosClonmel2m 202yHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle5/13Tipperary2m 4f 90yGood to YieldingHurdle12/15Tipperary2m 4f 90yYielding to SoftHurdle3/20Craon1m 3f 205yVery softFlat2/15- 1American JukeboxJ: J. H. WilliamsonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland426-714Age 68/18/19/1
- OR: 119
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Scored at Tramore in January and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22f, good to soft, 15/2) 28 days ago. Yard in good form so needs considering on his handicap hurdle debut.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 6fYieldingHurdle4/6Tramore2m 5f 120ySoftHurdle1/8Punchestown2m 3fSoft to HeavyHurdle7/18Naas2m 2f 150ySoft to HeavyBumper6/12Leopardstown2m 4fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Bumper2/9- 6West Of BallyJ: C. M. HoganT: Eric McNamara, Ireland7513Age 612/112/111/1
- OR: 114
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 48
Bagged 2m2f maiden at Limerick in November and not discredited when third of 8 in novice hurdle there (19f, heavy) 48 days ago. Goes into handicaps now and could improve.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLimerick2m 3fSoft to HeavyHurdle3/8Limerick2m 2f 150yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle1/14Galway2m 90yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle5/15Listowel2m 4fYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Bumper7/15- 10Roc My HaarthJ: Liam QuinlanT: Ray Hackett, Ireland30-720FAge 712/116/114/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 10
Remains winless and he was in midfield when fell 5 out in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 6f 195ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)HurdleF/17Limerick3mSoft to HeavyHurdle10/16Limerick3m 100yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle2/12Clonmel2m 6f 170yYieldingHurdle7/14Naas2m 7f 130yGood to YieldingHurdle14/17- 7Drop A ThreatJ: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland7-854Age 722/122/120/1
- OR: 112
- EQ: Hood and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Lightly-raced maiden who took a big step forward when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Clonmel (16.9f, heavy) 38 days ago, not knocked about. Appeals as a likely improver now stepping into handicap company.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosClonmel2m 202yHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle4/13Thurles2m 26yYielding to SoftHurdle5/13Fairyhouse3mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle8/11Fairyhouse2m 110yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Bumper7/9- 3Chase The MoonJ: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland146Age 525/120/122/1
- OR: 115
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Debut winner at Gowran in November but well below that form both runs since, a remote sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap bow with plenty more required.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNavan2mSoft to HeavyHurdle6/8Fairyhouse2m 4f 110yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle4/6Gowran Park2m 20yHeavyHurdle1/16- 9Live To LaughJ: E. M. O'SullivanT: Peter Fahey, Ireland423363FAge 725/120/122/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Fair maiden hurdler who posted an encouraging third at Cork on his debut over fences in January. Hampered and fell first in novice chase at Thurles 17 days ago but still needs considering back in this sphere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 4f 198yHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)ChaseF/9Cork2m 4fYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase3/11Thurles2m 4fYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle6/12Fairyhouse2m 4f 110ySoft to HeavyHurdle3/13Gowran Park2m 4f 40ySoftHurdle3/9- Non-Runners
- 2From The AshesWithdrawnJ: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland3334641Age 9
- OR: 117
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 32
7/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 32 days ago. Up 7 lb but had something left in the tank there so is very much one to consider.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse3mYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle1/9Limerick3mSoft to HeavyHurdle4/16Navan2m 4fSoft to HeavyHurdle6/19Carlisle3m 110ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase4/8Cork3m 4fGood to YieldingChase3/13