Adrian Wall has picked out four value picks for racing at Punchestown on Monday
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HEREFORD
12 January 2026
Monday 12th January
CB Protection And Security Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 194y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Noahsgreatrainbow
Selected at:
7/2
Patchy form but has progressed very well over fences, making a successful chase debut at Wincanton on latest and a 6lb rise doesn’t seem too harsh. Big player.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won on handicap/chase debut at Wincanton and could take a 6lb rise in his stride
87-521
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 120
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-13 | 1/7 | Royal Mer (6L) | 5/2 | 114 | 126 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/7 | Marsiac (4L) | 4/1 | - | 113 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-2 | 5/8 | Gentleman Toboot (10½L) | 6/1 | - | 100 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4MdH | 11-6 | 7/12 | Just A Rose (77L) | 5/4F | - | 56 |
| 10 Nov 24 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 | 8/8 | Anno Power (23L) | 15/8F | - | 85 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | NHFL | 11-7 | 2/9 | Royal Infantry (2L) | 9/2 | - | 117 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Won over hurdles on recent reappearance; contender if taking to fences at first attempt
884-01
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 116
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-13 | 1/14 | Wasthatok (1¾L) | 9/4F | 109 | 113 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Y | HcH | 10-5 | 14/25 | Buy Some Time (23L) | 25/1 | 109 | 92 |
| 28 Mar 25 | Wet Wetherby | 21.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 | 4/13 | Blue Hop (7¼L) | 18/1 | 111 | 108 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-0 | 8/14 | Gold For Alec (18L) | 4/1F | 112 | 96 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-11 | 8/18 | King William Rufus (21L) | 16/1 | 113 | 103 |
| 7 May 24 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-7 | 3/11 | Big Blue Moon (1½L) | 3/1F | 111 | 113 |
Easy win at Leicester on third chase start and a 7lb rise may not stop him this afternoon
11-F51
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 114
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 16f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-6 t | 1/6 | Two To Tango (6½L) | 4/1 | 107 | 125 |
| 11 Dec 25 | War Warwick | 16.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-2 t | 5/9 | Chuggy (24L) | 14/1 | 109 | 98 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 17.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 12-0 t | F/9 | Neigh Botha () | 13/2 | 104 | 114 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 t | 1/12 | Gavin (2L) | 4/1 | 93 | 100 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Sft | 5HcH | 10-12 t | 1/10 | Our Dylan (½L) | 14/1 | 89 | 91 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 20f GS | 4HcH | 10-6 t1 | 6/7 | Barrons Land (26L) | 40/1 | 93 | 73 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Promising third at Chepstow on chase debut and could continue to progress; possible player
310P-3
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 113
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 10-9 | 3/10 | Palacio (10½L) | 14/1 | 114 | 121 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-10 | PU/11 | Shantwopointfive () | 14/1 | 116 | - |
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 | 14/18 | King William Rufus (31L) | 15/2 | 118 | 99 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/11 | Byzantium (8½L) | 3/1 | 110 | 112 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Sft | 3NvH | 11-0 | 3/11 | The Kemble Brewery (11L) | 80/1 | - | 103 |
| 24 Mar 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 3MdH | 11-7 | 9/13 | Geezer Rockstar (33L) | 66/1 | - | 85 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Tailed off on chase debut at Warwick; needs to leave that latest performance miles behind
16-348
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 112
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | War Warwick | 16.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-8 | 8/9 | Chuggy (53L) | 11/1 | 115 | 74 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Gd | 2HcH | 10-5 | 4/9 | Goodwin (30L) | 18/5 | 116 | 96 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 3HcH | 10-10 | 3/12 | Leloopa (5L) | 9/2C | 116 | 114 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 21f GS | 3HcH | 10-9 | 6/12 | Saint Anapolino (13½L) | 5/1 | 117 | 111 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 | 1/14 | Salley Gardens (6L) | 9/2 | 108 | 113 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-2 | 3/14 | Castelfort (7L) | 7/1 | 109 | 110 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Beaten on last 11 starts but went close at Ludlow latest; in the mix if backing it up
63-F42
Age: 8
Weight: 11-6
OR: 112
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Lud Ludlow | 20f GS | 4HcCh | 12-1 p | 2/9 | Followcato (nk) | 6/1 | 111 | 120 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 19f GS | 3HcCh | 10-7 p | 4/6 | U Cant Be Serious (21L) | 12/1 | 114 | 105 |
| 4 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-8 p | F/7 | Tedwin Hills () | 9/2 | 114 | - |
| 24 Mar 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-8 p | 3/3 | Somespring Special (17L) | 11/4 | 116 | 107 |
| 21 Feb 25 | War Warwick | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-7 p | 6/8 | King's Threshold (33L) | 13/2 | 118 | 96 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Lud Ludlow | 20f GS | 3HcCh | 11-9 p | 4/7 | Post Chaise (5½L) | 5/1 | 120 | 120 |
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts here (67%)
Two wins last year, including here, but he's failed to shine on his last three starts
-61595
Age: 9
Weight: 11-4
OR: 110
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-11 p | 5/7 | Noahsgreatrainbow (13L) | 16/1 | 112 | 108 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 19f GS | 4HcCh | 11-9 p | 9/10 | Good Friday Fairy (31L) | 14/1 | 115 | 89 |
| 4 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-9 p | 5/7 | Tedwin Hills (38L) | 5/2F | 115 | 92 |
| 7 Oct 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-7 p | 1/6 | Pep Talking (13L) | 8/1 | 107 | 117 |
| 31 Aug 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-11 p | 6/12 | Walk Of No Shame (40L) | 14/1 | 107 | 81 |
| 28 Mar 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-7 p | 10/12 | Joe Cotton (36L) | 14/1 | 109 | 84 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Two chase wins last season; in front when falling five out on return; could be in shake-up
2413-F
Age: 8
Weight: 11-1
OR: 107
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Sft | 4HcCh | 10-13 p | F/7 | Noahsgreatrainbow () | 9/4F | 107 | - |
| 25 Mar 25 | Tau Taunton | 23f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-7 p | 3/4 | Time To Bite (4¾L) | 3/1 | 108 | 109 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 23f Sft | 4HcChM | 10-11 p | 1/5 | Gazette Bourgeoise (7½L) | 2/1J | 103 | 112 |
| 10 Feb 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-7 p | 4/7 | Walks Like The Man (4¾L) | 11/2 | 103 | 109 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 23.5f Sft | 4HcChM | 11-4 p1 | 2/8 | Space Voyage (8L) | 8/1 | 105 | 109 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Fak Fakenham | 21f GS | 4HcChM | 11-4 | 1/5 | Kosasiempre (shd) | 7/1 | 101 | 103 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
French hurdle/chase runner-up but tailed off/pulled up on his two British starts
5-425P
Age: 5
Weight: 10-10
OR: 108
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 4NvHcCh | 10-13 ht1 | PU/10 | Jacques Clouseau () | 33/1 | 113 | - |
| 16 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 h | 5/8 | Crackerjacque (55L) | 9/2 | 117 | 51 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Par Lyon Parilly | 20.5f Hy | 4yCh | 10-2 t | 2/6 | Moty Marc (1L) | 13/1 | - | - |
| 29 May 25 | Lel Le Lion-D'Angers | 19.5f VSft | 4yCh | 10-13 h | 4/7 | Kiss Game (6L) | 11/2 | - | - |
| 3 Dec 24 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 17.5f VSft | 3yH | 10-12 h | 5/12 | Nikkaluokta (8¾L) | 43/10 | - | - |
| 14 Oct 24 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 18f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 h | 2/11 | Becasse (5L) | 14/5F | - | 90 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Third on both chase starts and could have more to offer over fences; each-way claims
21-033
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 101
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 23f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 10-11 | 3/7 | Kap Vert (8¼L) | 5/2F | 102 | 107 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 21f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-8 | 3/8 | Noble Park (15½L) | 10/1 | 104 | 104 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-7 | 11/16 | Got A Dream (27L) | 18/1 | 105 | 86 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-13 | 1/9 | Geezer Rockstar (hd) | 10/1 | 100 | 101 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-7 | 2/11 | Lions Peak (8L) | 16/1 | - | 101 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Sft | 4NvH | 11-2 | 4/10 | Go West (34L) | 150/1 | - | 88 |
3m point runner-up who could be a big improver up in trip for his handicap/chase debut
964-
Age: 6
Weight: 10-8
OR: 100
Days: 331
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-7 | 4/14 | The Sainted Canary (9¼L) | 25/1 | - | 98 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-2 | 6/8 | Meetmebythesea (15½L) | 125/1 | - | 89 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Sft | 4NvH | 11-5 | 9/13 | French Ship (34L) | 50/1 | - | 75 |
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Noahsgreatrainbow,
5/1 Rodney,
13/2 Ede'iffs Rock,
7/1 Soldierofthestorm,
15/2 The Winslow Boy,
Pepe Le Moko,
I Ain't Your Mate,
11/1 The Magus,
20/1 Gold For Alec,
Zestful Hope,
33/1 Just Forty
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