Punchestown

23rd Nov

Punchestown [23rd Nov 11:43]

	Win	Place
BusseltonJ J Slevin - J P O'Brien4P1-32	7/2	7/2
Kerry National winner in 2022, very mixed form in recent years, highlights provided by a Flat win at last year's Galway festival and a hard-earned victory in the 4m1f La Touche over this circuit in May, two runs over hurdles this term, no fitness issues.
VanillierKeith Donoghue - G P Cromwell9130U-	7/2	7/2
Second in the 2023 Grand National, 18l winner over C&D in February, and a fine third at Cheltenham when nearly taking the wrong course early on did not help, finished well behind stablemate Stumptown, tailed off in Grand National, went at the 12th when favourite for the La Touche (won by Busselton), had shown some hesitancy at earlier jumps.
Desertmore HouseRicky Doyle - M Brassil00P2-1	7/2	7/2
Career highlight in winning the 2023 Kerry National, mixed form since then but ran a fine race to take second behind Busselton in the 4m1f La Touche here in May, should be in prime shape for this after winning an open point three weeks ago.
The GofferDanny Gilligan - G Elliott435-01	5/1	5/1
Four-time track winner who has shown the ability to cope with the demands of this course as well as running respectably over the cross-country course at Cheltenham, remains capable of good track form, third in last season's Topham before fifth to Busselton here in the La Touche, warmed up for this with a point win five weeks ago.
Final OrdersSean Flanagan - G P Cromwell2P3-P6	15/2	15/2
Five chase wins include two Leopardstown handicaps, last win was over hurdles in August 2023, creditable second in the Ulster National at Downpatrick in March, rallied after a bad mistake two out when third to Vital Island here at the festival, that was encouraging, subsequent form less so.
Three By TwoJordan Gainford - D P Murphy563-P0	10/1	10/1
Only a 95-rated chaser but has shown an aptitude for this course, beat Vital Island in the 2023 Ladies' Cup and performed well here last season, notably when third behind Busselton and Desertmore House in the La Touche, pulled up in a French cross-country event in May, had a run at Wexford in August.
Outside The DoorAidan Kelly (3) - P Roche2-51P0	14/1	14/1
Seven-time winner, including four over fences, ran a fine race over the orthodox fences here when second in a valuable 3m7f handicap at last season's festival, made all to win a Wexford handicap in August before pulling up in the Kerry National, kept ticking over with hurdles run last month.
Vital IslandDarragh O'Keeffe - R P O'KeeffeP141-P	16/1	16/1
Course specialist over the banks at Lingstown and at this circuit (three wins including 2022 Ladies' Cup, and 2023 La Touche, runner-up four times), showed he retained ability and enthusiasm when beating high-class handicap chaser French Dynamite here in May, two days after fourth to Busselton in the La Touche, pulled up in a French cross-country event in June.
Gentleman De ReveMr Teddy Davies (7) - Peter Maher225436	20/1	20/1
A regular in cross-country races in France, though no success since September 2022, has recorded some good efforts in defeat, including when third over at Moulins in September, has joined Peter Maher since finishing sixth in the Velka Pardubicka.
Peaches And CreamBen Harvey - G P CromwellP0756-	22/1	22/1
No success since landing 3m7f handicap at the festival meeting here three years ago, not in the same league as stablemate Vanillier but completed the course in sixth behind Busselton in the La Touche here in May.
Well BuoyMr J M Halford (7) - E Bolger1P075-	25/1	25/1
Point winner on good ground at Rathcannon last November, struggled over this course in February, last of seven finishers in an orthodox chase at Thurles, made late headway when fifth in the Ladies' Cup at the festival, still a young horse, and Enda Bolger's mastery of this discipline suggests he could have a future, stable has won this 12 times since 2008.
Lough Derg SpiritConor Smithers (7) - D P MurphyP1/3-6	40/1	40/1
Very little mileage on the clock for a horse of his age, has run only five times since a fine third in the 2023 Aintree Foxhunter, and only twice since winning in good style over the banks at Lingstown in 2023, should be better for a recent point-to-point run.
Walking On GlassKevin Sexton - P Roche97-73P	40/1	40/1
Dual-purpose sort, 4-37 over jumps, 4-30 on Flat, recent form is unconvincing, trainer has a stronger candidate in Outside The Door.
Cavalry MasterSean O'Keeffe - Peter MaherU-6859	50/1	50/1
Successful four times over fences, no success since beating Hewick over 2m7f at Killarney in 2021, fair run in an orthodox handicap at Galway in September, did well to complete the course in the Velka Pardubicka, however, two attempts at this track last season provide no encouragement.
A Mighty KingMr L P Shanahan (7) - R O'Sullivan835U-4	66/1	66/1
Ordinary form in points, unseated at the 11th in the Ladies' Cup here in April, last of four on a recent point outing, seems safe to rule out

Punchestown [23rd Nov 12:13]

	Win	Place
Green SplendourPaul Townend - W P Mullins4/151-	8/11	8/11
Bumper winner at Leopardstown over Christmas (yielding) on stable debut after one outing for Stuart Crawford, did his best work late when beaten just over 3l in a Grade 2 at the DRF, not far off third-placed He Can't Dance, won the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree, form looks solid, endorsed by third-placed Koktail Brut in a maiden hurdle.
He Can't DanceDanny Gilligan - G Elliott/138-3	11/2	11/2
Point winner for Rob James the season before last, won readily at Navan on bumper debut, held his own when third in a Grade 2 at DRF, with Green Splendour back in fifth, fifth-best of the Irish contingent when eighth of 16 in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, failed to spark on hurdling debut at Galway, ought to be capable of a lot better.
Bally FreeJordan Gainford - G Elliott1-	7/1	7/1
Flemensfirth gelding fetched 160,000GBP after a maiden point win in February, promising sort but Jack Kennedy sticks with He Can't Dance.
Did I Ask You ThatBrian Hayes - W P Mullins240/3-	8/1	8/1
Second in a bumper, not seen since a big-priced third in this event a year ago, beaten 10l.
Champagne KidEoghan Finegan (7) - P E Collins3276-3	14/1	14/1
Bumper winner at Listowel 14 months ago, solid form in maiden hurdles last winter, twice placed at this venue, tailed off at Limerick in March, set a stiff task in a conditions event here at festival, fair run at Listowel but needs to raise his game.
Banter At The BarDarragh O'Keeffe - M F Morris1/7-	18/1	18/1
Point winner the season before last, poor display over C&D on only start last term, raced lazily, cheekpieces now, best watched.
Court CompliancePhilip Byrnes - W Durkan32-	20/1	20/1
Placed on both starts in points in March, solid pedigree, this trip should be well within his range.
Lyreen OgKevin Sexton - A J Martin1-	20/1	20/1
Half-brother to four winners, won his only point-to-point start, of definite promise but probably more in the longer term.
Obey The OrderShane O'Callaghan (5) - P J Rothwell10-34	20/1	20/1
Point winner, has made the frame on both hurdle starts, may find a few too good again.
ExcessivebehaviourJ J Slevin - M BrassilFirst Race	22/1	22/1
E42,000 yearling, seventh foal, brother to a useful French 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-brother to five winners, tongue-tie fitted for debut.
The Night AgentSean Flanagan - D E Fitzgerald8234-7	25/1	25/1
Some merit in last season's form, notably a 5l second in a Naas bumper, also placed over hurdles, faced a tough task at Clonmel on his reappearance.
Get Your CoatMark Walsh - John E & Kiely9	66/1	66/1
Big price when tailed off first time out at Galway, will probably need more time.
Rathmolyon RollerTom Buckley - E Buckley—	125/1	125/1
Never involved at Kilbeggan on his only bumper start, will need to gain jumping experience.
Soldier SaintAlex Harvey - N C Kelly92-09	125/1	125/1
Second in a Hereford bumper on final start for Nicky Henderson in March, has found things too demanding in two Irish maiden hurdles.

Punchestown [23rd Nov 12:43]

	Win	Place
Joueur MasqueMark Walsh - W P Mullins1/48-1	9/4	9/4
French bumper winner ran returned from a long absence last season, ran a fair race on first run back before disappointing at Leopardstown over Christmas, was much better after another break when a comfortable C&D maiden hurdle winner last June, more to come and respected.
County FinalSean Flanagan - E McNamara851	4/1	4/1
Was well-backed when getting off the mark at Navan last time on third hurdle start, showing much-improved form to win by 16l, there should be more to come on handicap debut but his owner's retained rider seemingly prefers Joyeur Masque, still respected.
Cappa HillDanny Gilligan - Sean Allen38-311	9/2	9/2
Ran well in a couple of maiden hurdles but showed improved form in handicaps, winning at Cork and Tipperary over this trip, has risen 13lb for those wins so will need another chunk of improvement but is possible, ground a query.
Kotkito BelloCalum Hogan (7) - P J Rothwell-43931	13/2	13/2
A maiden after six hurdle starts but some decent runs including a third over C&D, won on chasing debut at Thurles last time and is now 110 in that sphere, needs to carry that improvement back to hurdles.
Friary RoadShane O'Callaghan (5) - T M Walsh157-1P	15/2	15/2
Dual bumper winner including at this track, got off the mark over hurdles at Navan over 2m before being pulled-up at Killarney, was found to be clinically abnormal after that so can be forgiven and is a player if rebounding.
King In LoveSean O'Keeffe - S Aherne2P-3P1	8/1	8/1
A wide-margin winner of a Naas handicap in March and notched another win at Cork last time, both over 2m, however, this ground-versatile sort was raised 7lb for that last score so will have to find another chunk of improvement.
Captain Ryan MattDarragh O'Keeffe - H De Bromhead22-156	9/1	9/1
Won a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in August on fourth start in this sphere, a respectable run in a Listowel novice next time but was below form in a 2m4f handicap here since, coming back to this trip may suit and not ruled out.
CouldntmakeitupAidan Kelly (3) - J Nash3-26U3	25/1	25/1
Yet to win over hurdles but placed a few times, was a remote third at Ballinrobe when last seen in August, but that was over 2m7f and coming back in trip could see a better effort.
Allo Al KhawaneejPhilip Byrnes - C Byrnes61-438	28/1	28/1
Modest Flat sort but won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in April and some decent runs in defeat since, not so on testing ground at Gowran last time and similar conditions today so concerns.

Punchestown [23rd Nov 13:17]

	Win	Place
Fun Fun FunPaul Townend - W P Mullins/1411-	1/1	1/1
Winner of two bumpers, three over hurdles and three over fences including a Grade 2 and a pair of Grade 3s', rated 133 in this sphere but got up to 149 over fences last season, stays 3m but this trip should be fine for her too, goes well fresh and is powerful yard's first-string.
Feet Of A DancerSean O'Keeffe - P Nolan33343-	5/2	5/2
Four hurdle wins up to 2m4f but stays 3m and was fourth at that trip in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, was a close third in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 over 2m4f when last seen, the highest-rated in this field but lacks a recent run and was only third in this last year.
Mozzies SisterAlex Harvey - D Queally42-221	4/1	4/1
Has two wins apiece in bumpers and over hurdles plus was placed many times in Graded company last term, was novicey when beaten on chasing debut but was back on song over hurdles at Wexford last time, yard going well and a player.
Baby KateBrian Hayes - W P Mullins10/16-	10/1	10/1
Dual bumper winner in 2023 including a Listed event at Cheltenham, won a Naas maiden hurdle on comeback last season but was then disappointing in a Fairyhouse Grade 3, the yard's second-string on return with a tongue-tie added.
The Great NudieSean Flanagan - C Bowe265-24	18/1	18/1
Smart mare is a dual hurdle winner but was well beaten on chasing debut last time at Gowran, has a fair bit to find with these rivals on today's terms back over timber.

Punchestown [23rd Nov 13:52]

	Win	Place
Custom TaylorMichael Kenneally (7) - D Queally2011-1	5/2	5/2
Odds-on for a 3m maiden hurdle win at Limerick in March before a big-priced success in a 2m7f Listed novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter, after a break, underlined his rate of improvement with a handsome success over 3m at Gowran early last month, up 9lb, same experienced 7lb claimer aboard, further progress on the cards.
Intent ApproachAidan Kelly (3) - C Byrnes681/73	4/1	4/1
Off for a long spell after winning a 2m6f novice handicap hurdle at Down Royal 18 months ago, well enough placed before fading from the last on his return at Listowel, tendency to make mistakes resurfaced when 13l third over 3m at Clonmel, chance all the same.
Staffordshire KnotCarl Millar (5) - G Elliott5099-3	9/2	9/2
Runner-up to stablemate Brighterdayshead in the 2024 Grade 1 Mersey Hurdle, ran twice over fences last season before being sent back hurdling, finished ninth in the 26-runner Coral Cup (first-time blinkers), jumped badly in a Grade 2 race on final start, showed signs of a return to form when third in the Brown Lad at Naas two weeks ago.
Millstream LadyCalum Hogan (7) - E McNamara05-131	5/1	5/1
In-form mare, won a 2m6f Killarney handicap in August before finishing third over 2m4f at the Listowel festival, stayed well when landing a five-runner Listed mares' event at Limerick.
Olympic ManSean O'Keeffe - W P Mullins617P-P	13/2	13/2
Made mistakes when pulled up in the bet365 at Sandown and the Galway Plate, two more recent runs have been on the Flat and should have helped to restore his confidence, fair form over hurdles the season before last, though pulled up here at the 2024 festival.
Timmy TuesdayDanny Gilligan - G Elliott0-3033	10/1	10/1
Won a novice handicap hurdle at Down Royal in March, better form in defeat when second in a 3m Aintree handicap, mixed form since then, last two runs have been over fences.
BrazilMark Walsh - P Roche-7P344	12/1	12/1
Won the Fred Winter in 2022, no success over hurdles since later that year, struggled over fences last season, soundly beaten in three runs over hurdles in recent months, up against it despite his reduced mark (127 from a peak of 144).
Sarah BearaJordan Gainford - S Curling/270F-	12/1	12/1
Ran only four times last season, runner-up on first occasion, at Roscommon (3m, soft), failed to build on that, though in contention when falling two out at Limerick in December.
Indiana JonesDarragh O'Keeffe - M F Morris6477-0	33/1	33/1
No success since 2023, no sign of an imminent return to form, very hard to fancy.

Punchestown [23rd Nov 14:27]

	Win	Place
Fleur In The ParkCian Quirke - A Slattery423-21	1/1	1/1
Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Wexford last year and often ran well in defeat in graded novice company up to 3m, made a solid chasing debut at Gowran over 2m4f, no problem with a drop to 2m when trouncing the Willie Mullins-trained Tullyhill at Wexford last month, form given a timely boost by third-placed Flicker Of Hope at Fairyhouse on Friday, jumps well, promising sort.
Westport CovePaul Townend - W P Mullins24-121	15/8	15/8
Very useful 137-rated hurdler, now 7lb higher over fences after eight starts, twice runner-up last season, two wins and a second from three starts as a second-season novice this term, has been effective on goodish ground in recent months, could be vulnerable if conditions are testing.
Relieved Of DutiesDanny Gilligan - G Elliott4-F512	13/2	13/2
Cork maiden hurdle winner over 2m last December, best hurdles form represented by third of six in 2m1f Grade 2 novice hurdle here in January, winning favourite on chase debut at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding), satisfactory run as stable's second-string when runner-up at Cheltenham a month ago.
QualimitaJordan Gainford - G Elliott25F-22	14/1	14/1
Expensive purchase following a point-to-point win, largely disappointing over hurdles with no wins from eight attempts and often beaten at short prices, runner-up for a fifth time when making chase debut at Gowran, profile is off-putting.
Kilbarry SaintDarragh O'Keeffe - C O'Keeffe4245-2	20/1	20/1
Best effort in an ambitious campaign last season when beaten only one length by subsequent Arkle second Only By Night at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft), struggled in two Fairyhouse races won by the high-class Spindleberry before a break, did better against the same opponent at Clonmel on reappearance, faces a stiff task against the geldings.

Punchestown [23rd Nov 15:35]

	Win	Place
DrombaneMr P W Mullins - W P MullinsFirst Race	2/1	2/1
Second foal, dam 1m7f-2m2f Flat (RPR 85) and useful 2m-2m3f hurdle winner (for this yard), half-sister to Listed-placed 7.5f-1m4f winner Wassiljew, from the family of smart 2m hurdle/chase winner Wild Passion, nicely-bred newcomer for the champion trainer and commands plenty of respect.
It's Only A GameMr J L Gleeson - M Brassil2-	2/1	2/1
By a leading French sire and cost Eur160,000 as a 3yo, started 5/1 for a Punchestown festival bumper in May and ran well to be a 6l runner-up, the winner was recently second in a maiden hurdle back here, tongue-tie added on return and should go close.
SpeculateurMr H C Swan - G ElliottP1-	3/1	3/1
By a leading French sire and is related to plenty of NH winners there, was a comprehensive winner of a point on second start in April for Colin Bowe, commands plenty of respect on rules debut for this top yard, more so if strong in the market.
Treasure MemoryMr D O'Connor - A J Martin2-2	6/1	6/1
Beaten 4l in an Oldtown point last February by subsequent impressive Listowel bumper winner Apache Tribe, runner-up in a Galway maiden hurdle on rules/yard debut last month, with improvement from that he should go close reverting to a bumper.
BoycetownMr D G Lavery - G P Cromwell2-	11/1	11/1
Closely related to winners Belle Metal (Listed bumper/2m hurdle) and Jalisco Star (2m7f/3m hurdle), dam unraced half-sister to useful bumper and 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase Themoonandsixpencesold, runner-up in a Quakerstown point in April and sold for Eur120,000 after, check for market confidence on rules debut.
PaymelaterMr N Gault (7) - S Millar430464	50/1	50/1
Has posted several decent efforts in nine bumper starts but needs to find improvement from somewhere to score.
Barrakilla VageMr L P Barnett (7) - Edward F Power597FU5	80/1	80/1
Poor in points but did show some ability when beaten only 9l in a Kilbeggan bumper in August, has to do much more, distant fifth in a bumper here yesterday.

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