'Her profile is exactly what you need' - Four Cheltenham handicap dark horses
8 hours ago
PUNCHESTOWN
20 February 2025
Thursday 20th February
Thurles Tips
ABANDONED
Yellow underlined races have a myracing selection
David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 6f 211y
- Going: Soft
.jpg)
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Duffys Hodey
Selected at:
2/1
Won three of his last five starts over hurdles and made light work of a career-high mark when upped in trip last time. Still has plenty to offer up in trip again and rates as a deserving favourite.
Bookmaker
Offer
Best Odds
Bet Here
2/1
-
Get Up To £100 In Free Bets
New Customers Only. Sign up using Bonus Code: GET100. To qualify for free bets, the new user must place and settle £50 on Matchbook Exchange markets only. The user must bet on at least 4 different events to qualify. Additionally, the user will receive all commission paid between registration and March 10 2025 back as free bets for Cheltenham 2025, up to the value of £50. T's and C's Apply. Be Gamble Aware. 18+ -
Bet £10 & Get £30 In Free Bets
Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. -
Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bet Multiples
Place a min £10 bet on Sportsbook on odds of min EVS (2.0), get £50 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via cards or Apple Pay will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. -
Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets
Qualifying bet of £10 at min. odds 2.0 within 5 days of registration, E/W excluded. Get 3x Free Bets at min odds 2.0 each. 1x£10 Football, 1x£10 Racing, 1x£10 Acca (Min 4 selections). 7-day expiry. New selected customers & 18+ only. Min. deposit of £10. Full T&Cs apply. .
Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Beaten a long way out on first try at 3m1f at Navan last time; stiff-looking mark
4-321P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: 113
Days: 67
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 25f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-10 | PU/18 | Blaze The Way () | 20/1 | 113 | - |
| 4 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Y | NvHcH | 11-3 | 1/6 | Andyourbirdcansing (¾L) | 15/8F | 107 | 107 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 14f Sft | Hc | 9-12 | 7/13 | Toll Stone (18L) | 28/1 | 74 | 57 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-0 | 2/14 | Smiling Bess (shd) | 5/1 | - | 106 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | 4yNvH | 11-0 | 3/7 | Little Trilby (16L) | 4/1 | - | 104 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Dro Down Royal | 13f Gd | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Magical Zoe (8¼L) | 28/1 | - | 72 |
4 point wins and placed in 3 maiden hurdles so far; could be big player from opening mark
333
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 112
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 3/11 | Argento Boy (16L) | 11/2 | - | 111 |
| 13 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 22f Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 3/8 | Will The Wise (7L) | 8/1 | - | 108 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | MdH | 10-13 | 3/14 | Sommesky (7¼L) | 22/1 | - | 109 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Progressive this term, won 3 of last 4 and won with plenty in hand latest; 8lb rise fine
-21311
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 111
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | NvHcH | 10-2 p | 1/7 | Balko d'Ange (7L) | 7/2 | 103 | 113 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-2 p | 1/15 | Blue Reed (5½L) | 5/2F | 94 | 102 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-12 p1 | 3/18 | Knockbrack Rambler (4L) | 3/1F | 93 | 93 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | HcH | 10-11 | 1/15 | Knockbrack Rambler (7½L) | 11/4F | 85 | 96 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Sft | HcH | 11-0 | 2/19 | Irish Impulse (1¾L) | 10/1 | 81 | 84 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft | HcH | 10-0 | 5/15 | Macinamillion (4L) | 7/1 | 81 | 84 |
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner and form of latest run at Limerick working out well; good mark
115
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 110
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 20f Y/Sft | MdHM | 11-0 | 5/17 | Uhavemeinstitches (15L) | 12/1 | - | 111 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 20f Y | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 1/10 | Paul Collins (1½L) | 7/1 | - | 107 |
| 11 May 24 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 4NHFM | 10-10 | 1/11 | Beau Della (3L) | 16/1 | - | 93 |
Flat winner but 0-8 over timber and doesn't look well treated at present
244065
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 108
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdH | 11-5 h | 5/14 | Drusilla (8½L) | 12/1 | 108 | 106 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | NvHLM | 10-11 h | 6/11 | Cottesloe Sunshine (18½L) | 40/1 | 108 | 105 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23.5f Gd | HcH | 11-2 h | 10/14 | Whatsavailable (22L) | 7/1 | 109 | 94 |
| 15 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Gd | HcH | 10-11 h | 4/16 | Slieve Carran (10½L) | 13/2 | 109 | 106 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22f Gd | HcHM | 10-11 h | 4/11 | Cobra Queen (3¼L) | 12/1 | 109 | 109 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Cor Cork | 17f Gd/Y | MdHM | 11-2 h | 2/17 | Aurora Vega (14L) | 9/2 | - | 103 |
Left previous form behind with maiden hurdle 2nd since; may need further progress
96002
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 104
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft | MdH | 11-7 tb1 | 2/13 | Leah's Contessa (1¼L) | 18/1 | 99 | 106 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-7 t | 10/15 | Way Down South (40L) | 20/1 | 102 | 63 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 t | 17/18 | Relieved Of Duties (82L) | 40/1 | - | 39 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | MdH | 10-11 t | 6/18 | Karafon (19½L) | 80/1 | - | 103 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 9/14 | But What (51L) | 25/1 | - | 68 |
Point winner but 30-race maiden under rules and hasn't shown enough over fences of late
255706
Age: 10
Weight: 11-0
OR: 101
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 11-3 tp | 6/12 | Quornofamonday (21L) | 40/1 | 108 | 90 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Y/Sft | MdHntCh | 11-7 tp | 11/16 | Con's Roc (44L) | 80/1 | 109 | 81 |
| 15 Jul 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | MdH | 10-11 | 7/10 | Ollie La Ba Ba (37L) | 16/1 | 103 | 75 |
| 11 Jun 24 | Sli Sligo | 26f Gd | HcH | 11-8 t | 5/12 | The Dabbler (29L) | 33/1 | 105 | 80 |
| 31 May 24 | Trm Tramore | 15.5f Y | HcCh | 10-6 t | 5/9 | Mater Matuta (18½L) | 14/1 | 110 | 102 |
| 9 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Y | HcCh | 11-7 tp | 2/14 | Time Marches On (2¾L) | 14/1 | 109 | 110 |
0-11 over timber and no signs of a return to form here earlier this month
838-07
Age: 8
Weight: 10-4
OR: 91
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | HcHM | 10-4 p | 7/12 | Lucky Viv (13L) | 28/1 | 93 | 84 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-7 p1 | 17/19 | Shantou Princess (40L) | 28/1 | 95 | 62 |
| 21 Jun 23 | Wex Wexford | 20.5f Gd | MdHM | 10-9 | 8/13 | Mousey Brown (38L) | 9/2 | 98 | 65 |
| 10 Jun 23 | Pun Punchestown | 22f Gd/Y | MdHM | 11-5 | 3/18 | Something Abouther (11½L) | 15/2 | 98 | 105 |
| 11 May 23 | Clo Clonmel | 19f Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 8/16 | Lucky Zebo (16L) | 40/1 | 99 | 90 |
| 6 Apr 23 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Hy | MdHM | 10-6 | 5/11 | Will You Win (9¾L) | 9/1 | - | 95 |
Poor maiden hurdle form; best run yet when 5th in h'cap hurdle latest and respected
0070-5
Age: 6
Weight: 10-3
OR: 90
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Sft | HcH | 10-13 | 5/11 | Bossofthebus (11½L) | 9/2 | 90 | 85 |
| 23 Apr 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Y | HcH | 11-10 | 12/19 | Morepowertoya (26L) | 25/1 | 91 | 73 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Trm Tramore | 17f Hy | MdH | 10-11 | 7/14 | Boldog (67L) | 250/1 | - | 47 |
| 10 Dec 23 | Cor Cork | 17f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 14/24 | No Time To Wait (56L) | 200/1 | - | 65 |
| 24 Nov 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 10-9 | 13/15 | Jetara (77L) | 250/1 | - | 43 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 9/17 | Western Fold (73L) | 40/1 | - | 34 |
Verdict
DUFFYS HODEY produced a career-best when bolting up from a career-high mark here latest and the step up in trip could unlock more
Duffys Hodey
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Duffys Hodey,
9/2 Prophet's Corner,
Rue Taylor,
6/1 Misty Milan,
7/1 I Ballyadam Moon,
14/1 Churchwarden,
33/1 Folly Beach,
Look Dont Touch,
Apples In Winter
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
Top News
'The race is made for him' - Gordon Elliott is sweet on 10/1 Cheltenham Festival candidate
8 hours ago
Irish trainer sends one runner on 905-mile round trip to Lingfield on Thursday
1 day ago
Willie Mullins & JP McManus horse smashed in for three Cheltenham Festival handicaps
1 day ago
'He looks thoroughly unexposed' - MyRacing's mammoth Wednesday Lucky 15
2 days ago