'He's unbeaten on heavy' - These three horses will love the mud at Punchestown
2 hours ago
PUNCHESTOWN
9 December 2025
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 12y
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Interesting recruit for the champion trainer, shaped well in a 2m3f Punchestown bumper
427-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 221
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 7/22 | Soldier In Milan (14L) | 33/1 | - | 109 |
| 18 Feb 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-7 | 2/7 | Un Sens A La Vie (3½L) | 4/1 | - | 101 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 4/8 | Silver Hill (6L) | 7/4F | - | 95 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (44%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 19 wins from 71 in the last 14 days (27%)
Clear of the remainder when second to a short-priced favourite at Naas, obvious chance now
2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 19f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 2/11 | Fruit De Mer (2¾L) | 100/30 | - | 110 |
Likely to find this test too demanding on the evidence of three point-to-point starts
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
50-1 when in rear on debut at Naas a month ago, likely to need more time and experience
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 13/16 | Port Authority (73L) | 50/1 | - | 52 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Kept good company in bumpers last season, helps to give Willie Mullins a strong hand here
173-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 275
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | NHFM | 11-11 | 3/7 | Switch From Diesel (7½L) | 3/1 | - | 110 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2M | 11-7 | 7/10 | Bambino Fever (27L) | 14/1 | - | 94 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-11 | 1/18 | La Conquiere (¾L) | 4/5F | - | 107 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dam bumper/hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Everglow
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dam won over hurdles for Charles Byrnes and has produced four winners for the yard
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Unraced dam is closely related to high-class hurdle/chase winner Total Recall
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Big price when in rear in the maiden won by the smart Koktail Brut over C&D last month
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 10-12 | 16/21 | Koktail Brut (93L) | 125/1 | - | 34 |
Verdict
Gordon Elliott's brilliant form is the clinching factor in selecting last month's Naas second NEWBROOK DIAMOND over the Mullins pair
Newbrook Diamond
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Espresso Milan,
2/1 Newbrook Diamond,
3/1 Blue Velvet,
10/1 Fly Away Home,
20/1 Boston Breeze,
25/1 Takemebacktodakota,
33/1 Themorethemerrier,
66/1 Strange Currency,
100/1 The Cobblers Wife
Relevant Tips
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