Four of the best - the Willie Mullins Ayr Lucky 15 nobody will want to miss on Saturday
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PUNCHESTOWN
24 February 2025
Festival 2025 Group Tickets From 27 Euros Handicap Hurdle (Div I) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 4f 23y
- Going: Heavy
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Runner
Best Odds
Sligo win last August came out of the blue, no comparable form since, stiff task
571000
Age: 5
Weight: 12-0
OR: 100
Days: 72
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | HcH | 11-9 | 12/13 | Jouster (37L) | 80/1 | 102 | 72 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | Hc | 10-7 | 12/15 | Polemon (16½L) | 80/1 | 78 | 56 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 18f Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 10/15 | King Kali (45L) | 40/1 | 103 | 62 |
| 28 Aug 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 20.5f Gd | HcH | 11-6 | 12/16 | Leading Lion (46L) | 12/1 | 103 | 60 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 17.5f Sft | HcH | 11-2 | 1/13 | Mephisto (nk) | 18/1 | 98 | 99 |
| 8 Jul 24 | Ros Roscommon | 16f Gd | HcH | 10-13 | 7/13 | Pidoyne (7½L) | 40/1 | 98 | 93 |
Edging closer to a breakthrough win, second to an improving sort at Fairyhouse last time
896862
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 96
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 2/15 | Duffys Hodey (5½L) | 11/1 | 94 | 95 |
| 19 Nov 24 | Lim Limerick | 24.5f Y | HcH | 11-12 | 6/11 | Dancing After Dark (35L) | 8/1 | 95 | 64 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Gd | HcH | 11-7 | 8/16 | Tommies Call (10½L) | 17/2 | 95 | 91 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd | ClH | 10-1 htp1 | 6/8 | Cozone (14L) | 16/1 | 97 | 90 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 9/11 | Jesse Evans (57L) | 150/1 | - | 71 |
| 6 Aug 24 | Ros Roscommon | 16.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-7 p1 | 8/11 | Presenting Lad (31L) | 50/1 | - | 79 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
A long way clear of the remainder when 14l second at Navan 12 days ago, leading contender
799032
Age: 9
Weight: 11-8
OR: 94
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 22f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-8 p | 2/12 | Waittillitellyou (14L) | 11/4F | 92 | 87 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 3/11 | Bossofthebus (4L) | 11/2 | 90 | 92 |
| 19 Nov 24 | Lim Limerick | 18.5f Y | MdH | 11-7 p | 11/14 | Rut Daniels (56L) | 2/1F | - | 51 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Gd | HcH | 11-1 p1 | 9/18 | Robindevidastar (27L) | 12/1 | 93 | 70 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 24f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-7 | 9/20 | Meehall (21L) | 25/1 | 95 | 82 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Ros Roscommon | 24f Sft | HcH | 10-11 | 7/12 | Its Not Over Yet (20L) | 16/1 | 97 | 83 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner off a 7lb lower mark 13 months ago, well below best at Tipperary on latest
13-850
Age: 9
Weight: 11-6
OR: 92
Days: 94
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Sft | HcH | 11-12 | 13/19 | Irish Impulse (41L) | 11/1 | 93 | 57 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Trm Tramore | 15.5f Y | HcCh | 10-11 | 5/8 | Lake Chad (14L) | 7/1 | 93 | 84 |
| 21 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-13 | 8/16 | On My Bike (21L) | 9/2C | 94 | 77 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-13 | 3/12 | Perfect Pupil (12½L) | 11/4J | 94 | 83 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-5 | 1/14 | Moonlight Getaway (3¼L) | 17/2 | 85 | 86 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | HcH | 11-5 | 9/21 | Simply Shabra (19L) | 25/1 | 86 | 76 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Two wins came on heavy back-to-back in November 2023, badly out of form this season
27-P0P
Age: 9
Weight: 11-4
OR: 90
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Hy | HcH | 11-11 b1 | PU/15 | Rochestown () | 12/1 | 92 | - |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | HcH | 11-13 | 15/15 | Duffys Hodey (57L) | 12/1 | 94 | 43 |
| 26 Aug 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22.5f Sft | HcH | 12-0 | PU/15 | Avec Espoir () | 7/1 | 95 | - |
| 21 Feb 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Hy | HcH | 11-3 | 7/10 | Aodhan May (11½L) | 11/2 | 96 | 88 |
| 30 Jan 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Hy | HcH | 11-3 p1 | 2/9 | Noble Talent (12L) | 16/5 | 96 | 93 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Hy | HcH | 11-8 | PU/10 | Mick Charlie () | 3/1 | 96 | - |
Went close in a point-to-point, unconvincing form in three maiden hurdle outings
080
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 86
Days: 83
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | MdH | 10-11 | 12/18 | Karafon (39L) | 200/1 | - | 84 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 8/12 | Fleur In The Park (78L) | 125/1 | - | 38 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 22f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 10/18 | Uncle Pat (99L) | 80/1 | - | 24 |
Hard to discern much promise from three maidens but early days yet and not dismissed
9-90
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 86
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-5 h1 | 11/14 | Ballybow (56L) | 250/1 | - | 60 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y/Sft | MdH | 10-11 t | 9/17 | McLaurey (35L) | 80/1 | - | 77 |
| 4 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 11-2 ht1 | 9/19 | Got Glory (43L) | 150/1 | - | 70 |
Two Flat wins, 0-20 hurdles record is a concern, place chance on this term's best form
0-2854
Age: 9
Weight: 10-13
OR: 85
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | HcH | 10-1 p | 4/11 | Collaborative (19½L) | 7/2 | 86 | 72 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-1 p | 5/15 | Duffys Hodey (27L) | 14/1 | 86 | 65 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-12 p | 8/19 | Shantou Princess (14L) | 12/1 | 86 | 79 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Gd | HcH | 11-2 p | 2/14 | Delias Pet (½L) | 8/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 14f Y | Hc | 8-9 | 15/20 | Say It So (13L) | 80/1 | 47 | 37 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 13/19 | Gamigin (26L) | 66/1 | 90 | 72 |
Struggled in a maiden last time; pulled up on only handicap start; unlikely to feature.
0-85P5
Age: 7
Weight: 10-13
OR: 85
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 p | 5/5 | Port Joulain (67L) | 200/1 | 85 | 62 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Gd | HcH | 11-1 p | PU/18 | Robindevidastar () | 33/1 | 88 | - |
| 15 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Gd | MdH | 11-12 p | 5/8 | Mister Pink (33L) | 66/1 | - | 85 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Gd | MdH | 11-5 p1 | 8/12 | Apple's Of Bresil (58L) | 66/1 | - | 53 |
| 21 Oct 23 | Lim Limerick | 21f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 13/17 | Ask Anything (59L) | 14/1 | - | 36 |
| 22 Sep 23 | Lis Listowel | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 5/18 | Tag Man (37L) | 200/1 | - | 91 |
Maiden form does not amount to much, faller at Limerick in November, makes no appeal
87P-0F
Age: 6
Weight: 10-11
OR: 83
Days: 97
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y | MdH | 11-1 ht1 | F/14 | Cottesloe Sunshine () | 200/1 | - | - |
| 26 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-5 h1 | 11/14 | Sporting Glory (66L) | 300/1 | - | 53 |
| 15 Feb 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19f Hy | MdHM | 10-6 | PU/13 | The Lord Maid () | 200/1 | - | - |
| 30 Jan 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | MdHM | 11-3 | 7/10 | Mag Dillane (72L) | 200/1 | - | 29 |
| 3 Oct 23 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Sft/Hy | 4yNHF | 10-10 | 8/8 | Dee Capo (148L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Runner-up over 2m3f at Limerick last season, has failed to reproduce that form
028-06
Age: 7
Weight: 10-9
OR: 81
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | HcH | 10-3 | 6/11 | Chosen Diamond (16½L) | 16/1 | 83 | 77 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Y | HcH | 11-4 h | 14/16 | The Miracle Man (41L) | 25/1 | 85 | 49 |
| 11 Jan 24 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Hy | HcH | 10-13 | 8/10 | Lissen To The Lady (48L) | 8/1 | 87 | 47 |
| 29 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 19f Hy | HcH | 10-12 | 2/14 | Another Ocana (4¼L) | 22/1 | 86 | 85 |
| 12 Dec 23 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Hy | HcH | 11-0 | 10/22 | Duffys Getaway (26L) | 28/1 | 88 | 77 |
| 10 Nov 23 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 8/19 | Hunting Brook (14½L) | 80/1 | 89 | 78 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Staying type who won a Kilbeggan handicap chase last August, could feature off this mark
0-3105
Age: 9
Weight: 10-8
OR: 80
Days: 145
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 21f Gd | HcCh | 11-4 t | 5/11 | Gladiatorial (10½L) | 6/1 | 92 | 84 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 23.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-12 t | 13/15 | Likable Chancer (31L) | 3/1F | 92 | 69 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-1 t1 | 1/14 | Kadys Dirha (1¼L) | 100/30F | 82 | 91 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-2 | 3/13 | Aliunde (3¼L) | 12/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Y | HcH | 10-6 p | 13/15 | O'Faolains Glory (58L) | 25/1 | 80 | 33 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Hy | HcH | 10-12 p | PU/18 | Getaway Master () | 16/1 | 82 | - |
One good run over hurdles last year, flopped when 5-1 for a handicap chase on latest
P35-7P
Age: 6
Weight: 10-6
OR: 78
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-0 p1 | PU/13 | Le Malin () | 5/1 | 81 | - |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 11-0 | 7/13 | Portarlington (28L) | 22/1 | 81 | 59 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-8 | 5/10 | Cosmo Renfro (13L) | 10/1 | 82 | 75 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 3/14 | Jacenry (13L) | 66/1 | 82 | 71 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | HcH | 11-6 | PU/12 | Folly Master () | 66/1 | 86 | - |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | HcH | 10-13 | 18/21 | Simply Shabra (41L) | 80/1 | 87 | 55 |
Struggled in two handicap outings in 2023 and now has a long absence to overcom
0/00P-
Age: 7
Weight: 10-3
OR: 75
Days: 512
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 23 | Kln Killarney | 23f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-4 t1 | PU/15 | Londonofficecallin () | 80/1 | 80 | - |
| 11 Sep 23 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Sft | HcH | 11-2 | 14/17 | Hutchie (38L) | 80/1 | 83 | 51 |
| 27 Jul 23 | Lim Limerick | 22f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 10/15 | Gorgeous Suspect (54L) | 400/1 | - | 53 |
| 16 Apr 23 | Trm Tramore | 16f Sft | MdHM | 10-6 | 13/14 | Double Pink (79L) | 250/1 | - | 25 |
| 27 Dec 22 | Lim Limerick | 20f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 10-6 | 15/18 | Shecouldbeanything (189L) | 250/1 | - | - |
| 30 Jun 22 | Tip Tipperary | 20f Y | MdH | 10-5 | PU/17 | Shoot First () | 66/1 | - | - |
Veteran whose most recent win came almost three years ago, very weak form in 2024
P09-7P
Age: 11
Weight: 10-2
OR: 74
Days: 180
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | HcH | 10-13 b | PU/16 | Due Course () | 50/1 | 80 | - |
| 30 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Gd | Ch | 11-12 b | 7/7 | Thecompanysergeant (87L) | 200/1 | - | 48 |
| 15 Feb 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16f Hy | HcH | 10-13 p | 9/16 | Kilbarry Saint (56L) | 50/1 | 80 | 36 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | HcH | 10-8 p | 12/21 | Simply Shabra (23L) | 50/1 | 80 | 65 |
| 17 Dec 23 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft | HcCh | 9-12 p | PU/9 | Pour Pavore () | 66/1 | 84 | - |
| 19 Oct 23 | Thu Thurles | 16f Sft | HcH | 10-13 p | 10/12 | Star Official (29L) | 33/1 | 80 | 55 |
8
Awakino
J: Simon Torrens
T: Denis W Cullen
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
8-597P
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: 85
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | HcH | 11-2 | PU/20 | That's Me Finished () | 100/1 | 88 | - |
| 21 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 7/14 | That's Me Finished (18½L) | 16/1 | 89 | 71 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 10-3 | 9/15 | Grann's Boy (26L) | 20/1 | - | 68 |
| 17 May 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-5 | 5/12 | Win Some Lose Some (4¼L) | 22/1 | - | 86 |
| 24 Apr 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 8/16 | Pinot Gris (23L) | 80/1 | - | 82 |
| 23 Feb 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 8-12 | 10/14 | Noble Crusade (7¾L) | 40/1 | 48 | 46 |
Verdict
Though well beaten in second last time, COFFEYS FORGE (nap) has shown enough to suggest he can win a handicap of this standar
Coffeys Forge
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Coffeys Forge,
4/1 Blue Reed,
7/1 Joe's Turn,
8/1 Duce Bigalow,
Lariat,
10/1 Without Exception,
12/1 Silent Flight,
Run For Cover,
16/1 I'm For Home,
20/1 Kiln Time,
25/1 High Honour,
Awakino,
Nicoles Getaway,
33/1 Sonny Fella,
Princess Fiadh,
Masterstonemason
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