Adrian Wall has picked out four value picks for racing at Punchestown on Monday
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11 January 2026
Betting.Bet Betting Site Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 29y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Brings a solid record; scored at Ffos Las switched to hurdles most recently; respected
21
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/4 | Gee Force Flyer (1½L) | 9/2 | - | 117 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 2/12 | Saint Jeannais (7½L) | 7/2 | - | 104 |
Won easily on debut for new yard and subsequent effort needs marking up; major player
U6313
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 125
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-6 | 3/10 | Captain Hugo (5¾L) | 7/2 | 125 | 118 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 15.5f Hy | 3MdH | 11-4 | 1/7 | Onefournine (12L) | 5/1 | - | 121 |
| 8 Sep 25 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 ht | 3/16 | Money Dancer (17½L) | 8/1 | - | 107 |
| 4 Jul 25 | Wex Wexford | 17f Gd | NHF | 11-7 ht | 6/14 | Soldiers World (9¾L) | 7/1 | - | 100 |
| 23 May 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd | MdH | 10-11 ht1 | UR/15 | Hills Of Glory () | 66/1 | - | 104 |
Something to find on his Newbury effort but Flat form suggests better is likely
4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 | 4/13 | Kadastral (14L) | 17/2 | - | 100 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Hay Haydock | 14f GS | 3Hc | 9-12 | 2/8 | Gnomon (2¾L) | 9/4F | 85 | 95 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 14f GS | 4Hc | 10-0 | 2/6 | High Point (nse) | 9/2 | 83 | 90 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 14f Gd | 2Hc | 8-6 | 9/15 | The Reverend (5L) | 25/1 | 85 | 86 |
| 25 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 16f Gd | 3Hc | 10-2 | 5/6 | Many Men (10L) | 9/2 | 86 | 82 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St | 2Hc | 9-11 | 7/19 | Savrola (2½L) | 7/2F | 86 | 92 |
Irish point form has substance; possibly needed the run on rules debut
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-2 | 8/10 | Ambiente Friendly (23L) | 11/1 | - | 85 |
Modest fourth in Fontwell novice hurdle for new yard
1-4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 4/8 | Crackerjacque (37L) | 16/1 | - | 70 |
| 1 May 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 5Nv | 10-2 | 11/11 | Kurakka (19L) | 80/1 | - | 44 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 53yMdNHF | 10-11 | 1/12 | Caballero Cliff (2¾L) | 9/1 | - | 89 |
Has a poor chance on his Plumpton efforts
55
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 5/5 | The Boss Bear (46L) | 50/1 | - | 70 |
| 11 May 25 | Plu Plumpton | 18f Gd | 5NHF | 10-10 | 5/6 | Queen's Theatre (32L) | 7/1 | - | 63 |
Ex-French maiden; has posted encouraging efforts at Plumpton for new stable; in the mix
22
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 111
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 2/5 | The Boss Bear (3½L) | 11/8 | - | 109 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Gd | 4NvH | 10-13 t | 2/4 | El Galactico (3½L) | 18/1 | - | 109 |
| 4 Jun 25 | Agt Argentan | 12.5f Sft | 9-2 t | 2/9 | Far l'Amore (1L) | 11/5F | - | - | |
| 27 Dec 24 | Dea Deauville | 12.5f St | 3y | 8-13 tp | 7/14 | Tamyz (19L) | 43/5 | - | 47 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Cha Chantilly | 13.5f St | 3y | 9-2 t | 5/16 | Candelari (12½L) | 4/1 | - | 69 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Agr Angers | 15f Sft | 3y | 9-2 t | 3/10 | () | 4/5F | - | - |
From a good family but has severe limitations judged on his bumper form
83-6
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 6/9 | Le Roi Remi (24L) | 50/1 | - | 82 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/7 | Fountains Blenhein (29L) | 150/1 | - | 82 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4MdNHF | 11-4 | 8/8 | Frontier Prince (43L) | 100/1 | - | 64 |
Solid second in Irish point; subsequently sold for £70,000; interesting rules debutant
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: -
Beaten long way in both outings
60
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 15/16 | Gentleman Toboot (94L) | 250/1 | - | 36 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-3 | 6/7 | Le Frimeur (87L) | 22/1 | - | 31 |
Placed twice (Flat/bumper) in France; absent since April 2024; best watched
62/5/
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 634
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 24 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 19.5f VSft | Ch | 10-10 | 5/7 | Whymper (17L) | 15/1 | - | - |
| 11 Mar 24 | Lem Le Mans | 16f Hy | 8-11 | 6/12 | Jalila Moriviere (7¼L) | 76/10 | - | - | |
| 10 Oct 22 | Sbr Saint-Brieuc | 15.5f Sft | NHF | 9-10 | 2/13 | Inside Bello (4L) | - | - | |
| 12 Sep 22 | Cla Clairefontaine | 18f VSft | 4yH | 10-6 | 6/8 | Raffles Odeon (24L) | 19/1 | - | - |
| 14 Jul 22 | Die Dieppe | 17f Sft | 10-6 | 3/10 | () | 33/10 | - | - | |
| 22 May 22 | Snp Senonnes-Pouance | 14.5f GS | 10-1 | 5/15 | Kim D'Or (9¼L) | - | - |
Best bumper form is nothing out of the ordinary but he's bred to do better over jumps
0-38
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 8/12 | Bass Hunter (45L) | 14/1 | - | 72 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Gd | 5NHF | 11-1 | 3/8 | Nobotheratall (1¾L) | 85/40F | - | 91 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 10-10 | 10/11 | Kadastral (18½L) | 40/1 | - | 79 |
Verdict
Interesting rules debutant MR FINCH gets the vote. Legendary Luke, The Cistercian and Manigod bring the best hurdles form.
Mr Finch
Betting Forecast:
2/1 The Cistercian,
11/4 Legendary Luke,
4/1 Manigod,
5/1 Mr Finch,
12/1 Contacto,
14/1 For Old Times Sake,
16/1 Western George,
33/1 Herbygoesbananas,
Roi Lion,
50/1 Le Flying Ferret,
Monansunu,
100/1 Pacman
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