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PUNCHESTOWN
31 December 2025
Wednesday 31st December
Celebrating 175 Years At Punchestown Tote Beginners Chase Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f 197y
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Looked vulnerable when falling four out in race in which Ballygunner Castle was second
1075-F
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | F/10 | Kurasso Blue () | 3/1F | - | - |
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Y | NvHG1 | 11-10 p1 | 5/8 | Jasmin De Vaux (11½L) | 12/1 | 131 | 133 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Gd | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 7/13 | Julius Des Pictons (22L) | 17/2 | 137 | 118 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 14/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (100L) | 14/1 | 137 | 58 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/11 | Flemensface (15L) | 4/7F | - | 134 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | PU/10 | The Enabler () | 8/13F | - | - |
Creditable second in an event in which Argento Boy fell, Paul Townend sticks with him.
4230-2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 2/10 | Kurasso Blue (1½L) | 5/1 | - | 142 |
| 23 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 24f GS | NvHL | 11-2 | 10/14 | Kiss Will (27L) | 17/2 | 138 | 112 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 3/8 | Mr Percy (1¾L) | 9/2 | 127 | 135 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 24f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-0 ht1 | 2/3 | Ballybow (½L) | Evs | 129 | 120 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | NvH | 11-9 | 4/5 | James's Gate (8¾L) | 2/1F | - | 127 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/25 | Special Cadeau (1¼L) | 3/1 | - | 122 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Well held in three chase starts at up to 2m4f, plenty to prove, lacks a recent outing
P/749-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 124
Days: 297
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | Ch | 11-12 t | 9/15 | Olympic Man (68L) | 10/1 | - | 69 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NvCh | 11-5 t | 4/6 | Springt De La Mare (26L) | 16/1 | - | 111 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 7/8 | Only By Night (56L) | 16/1 | - | 88 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24f Hy | NvHcHL | 11-7 tp | PU/13 | Mousey Brown () | 8/1 | 135 | - |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-6 tp1 | 14/21 | Langer Dan (23L) | 4/1F | 139 | 122 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Hy | NvH | 12-0 t | 1/6 | Silver King (12L) | 11/4 | - | 140 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Useful hurdler at his best, jumped badly and pulled up at this venue on chasing debut
779/FP
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | PU/10 | Kurasso Blue () | 20/1 | - | - |
| 25 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 22f Y | HcH | 11-3 | F/15 | Sportinthepark () | 20/1 | 134 | - |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HcHL | 11-8 p | 9/25 | Maxxum (14½L) | 28/1 | 140 | 128 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 19f Sft/Hy | HcHL | 11-1 p | 7/9 | Lucky Zebo (6L) | 11/4F | 140 | 138 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-5 p1 | 7/21 | Langer Dan (13½L) | 33/1 | 145 | 139 |
| 11 Feb 24 | Nav Navan | 21f Hy | HG2 | 11-3 | 3/8 | Hiddenvalley Lake (4L) | 6/1 | 141 | 140 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Fair fifth on chasing debut, failed to build on that at Fairyhouse, may need more time
229-58
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 8/15 | Jimmy Du Seuil (44L) | 7/1 | - | 107 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 5/16 | Irish Panther (20L) | 6/1 | - | 122 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 19f Sft | HcH | 11-3 | 9/15 | Krak (22L) | 7/2F | 130 | 112 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-1 | 2/8 | Gaucher (8½L) | 13/8F | 127 | 125 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | NvH | 12-0 | 2/7 | The Great Nudie (7L) | 11/8F | - | 124 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/16 | Autoportrait (2L) | 16/1 | - | 121 |
Placed over hurdles, struggled on chase debut at Galway, huge price when pulled up at Naas
333-8P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | PU/16 | Irish Panther () | 150/1 | - | - |
| 26 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 8/11 | Oscars Brother (169L) | 33/1 | - | - |
| 17 Mar 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 3/15 | Glenashling (8½L) | 85/40 | - | 103 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 3/13 | Kiss Will (16L) | 4/1 | - | 112 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/19 | Kel Histoire (15½L) | 33/1 | - | 103 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (36%)
Twice runner-up over fences, below his best in a 2m hurdle at this venue on latest
2-2375
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 128
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | H | 11-12 p1 | 5/8 | Sea Of Sands (16L) | 9/4J | 133 | 114 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 17f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 7/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (30L) | 22/1 | - | 119 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd/Y | H | 11-7 | 3/8 | HMS Seahorse (22L) | 5/2 | 136 | 118 |
| 22 May 25 | Lim Limerick | 20f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 2/5 | Intellotto (10L) | 13/8 | - | 125 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft | H | 10-11 | 2/7 | Smooth Tom (5½L) | 9/2 | 138 | 122 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-5 | 13/19 | Music Of Tara (21L) | 12/1 | 138 | 122 |
134-rated hurdler, not at the same level as a chaser, needs to brush up his jumping
U78-78
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 125
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 8/16 | Predators Gold (77L) | 33/1 | 127 | 71 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 7/12 | Final Demand (33L) | 33/1 | - | 111 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-6 p1 | 8/13 | One Big Bang (31L) | 33/1 | 134 | 118 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 24f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 7/11 | Three Card Brag (50L) | 10/1 | - | 86 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 | UR/9 | Champ Kiely () | 10/1 | - | - |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 25f Sft | HcHL | 10-8 | 10/20 | Flicker Of Hope (25L) | 5/1 | 128 | 109 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
131-rated hurdler, latecomer to chasing, making debut on the eve of official 10th birthday
19U0-5
Age: 9
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Clo Clonmel | 24f Sft | HcH | 11-9 | 5/9 | Jeriko De Baune (36L) | 12/1 | 133 | 105 |
| 1 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HcHL | 10-13 | 12/23 | Jeriko Du Reponet (19½L) | 33/1 | 134 | 122 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 19f Sft | HcH | 11-7 | UR/15 | Krak () | 17/2 | 134 | - |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 | 9/12 | Final Demand (129L) | 33/1 | 134 | 21 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 1/6 | Minella Sixo (2½L) | 9/2 | 127 | 134 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-2 | 3/11 | D Art D Art (3L) | 9/2 | 126 | 130 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Four wins in points, course hurdles winner, tailed off here when Ballygunner Castle second
70-F25
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | Ch | 11-5 | 5/10 | Kurasso Blue (43L) | 8/1 | - | 101 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Clo Clonmel | 24f Sft | HcH | 10-11 | 2/9 | Jeriko De Baune (¾L) | 5/1 | 118 | 125 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 22f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-9 | F/8 | Mossy Fen Park () | 25/1 | - | - |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft | HcH | 11-6 | 15/20 | Nelson County (49L) | 9/1 | 119 | 77 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-4 | 7/15 | Dunboyne (30L) | 11/2 | 119 | 101 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Sft | NvHcH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Duffys Hodey (8L) | 5/2J | 112 | 121 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
2024 Supreme Novices winner, second all three starts over fences, should win if he stays
3/22-2
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 147
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 t | 2/16 | Predators Gold (1½L) | 5/2 | 147 | 147 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 20f Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 2/12 | Lecky Watson (1¼L) | 8/15F | - | 135 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 2/4 | Better Days Ahead (4L) | 1/2F | - | 134 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 t | 3/9 | Mystical Power (6L) | 5/2 | 151 | 145 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 t | 1/11 | Mystical Power (1½L) | 7/2 | 147 | 149 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 t | 2/10 | Ballyburn (7L) | 6/1 | - | 147 |
Verdict
A point winner at the outset of his career, the 2024 Supreme Novices' winner SLADE STEEL will be hard to beat if he stays
Slade Steel
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Slade Steel,
3/1 Ballygunner Castle,
13/2 Argento Boy,
10/1 Jigoro,
14/1 Built By Ballymore,
Goraibhmaithagat,
20/1 My Trump Card,
Pray Tell,
25/1 Da Capo Glory,
Prophet's Corner,
66/1 Hello Jack
Relevant Tips
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