Adrian Wall has picked out four value picks for racing at Punchestown on Monday
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PUNCHESTOWN
11 January 2026
Sky Bet Club Beginners Chase Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 6f 123y
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Additional Time
Selected at:
11/4
John McConnell’s Additional Time saw the trip out well to win a Sligo maiden hurdle impressively last time out and connections have wasted no time in sending him over fences. The seven-year-old is also a point-to-point winner and should therefore take well to fences.
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Runner
Best Odds
Runaway winner of a maiden hurdle at Sligo in October, point winner in 2024, fair chance
7521
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 79
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 25 | Sli Sligo | 25.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 p | 1/4 | Phoenix Arizona (23L) | 1/3F | - | 116 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 p1 | 2/6 | Heron's Butler (shd) | 11/8F | - | 108 |
| 4 Jul 25 | Wex Wexford | 24.5f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 5/14 | Stay Gold (9¾L) | 28/1 | - | 106 |
| 2 Jun 25 | Lis Listowel | 20f Gd | NHF | 11-0 | 7/9 | Themanintheanorak (127L) | 6/4F | - | - |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Winning hurdler in 2020, dire form in points after layoff, tailed off on chase debut
/5/0/0
Age: 10
Weight: 11-12
OR: 110
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-5 | 11/12 | Slanagaibhgoleir (61L) | 150/1 | - | 60 |
| 8 Dec 20 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Hy | HcH | 11-5 | 13/18 | Unexpected Depth (39L) | 25/1 | 128 | 96 |
| 8 Aug 20 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-1 | 5/8 | Doctor Duffy (40L) | 11/1 | - | 86 |
| 28 Jul 20 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Y | Hc | 8-13 p | 12/15 | Walking On Glass (13L) | 50/1 | 63 | 55 |
| 8 Jul 20 | Bel Bellewstown | 20f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-3 | 5/14 | Abraham (14L) | 11/2 | 128 | 120 |
| 2 Jul 20 | Bel Bellewstown | 14f Y | Hc | 9-13 | 10/13 | Aprils Joy (6L) | 13/2 | 63 | 57 |
Point winner two seasons ago, ordinary hurdles form, may do better over fences
7-76
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24f Sft | MdH | 11-4 p | 6/11 | Bally Free (28L) | 40/1 | - | 94 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 22f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 p1 | 7/14 | Champagne Kid (29L) | 50/1 | - | 97 |
| 13 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 22f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 7/8 | Will The Wise (59L) | 4/1 | - | 56 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Winning hurdler, no shortage of chasing experience, overall profile is concerning
2F-446
Age: 9
Weight: 11-12
OR: 112
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-2 | 6/12 | Grand Geste (14½L) | 14/1 | 119 | 119 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 30f Y/Sft | HcChL | 9-9 | 4/15 | Better Times Ahead (14L) | 10/1 | 116 | 112 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Hy | Ch | 11-5 | 4/17 | Jacovec Cavern (24L) | 5/1 | 110 | 96 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 28.5f Y | HcCh | 10-9 | F/14 | Brandt () | 4/1C | 110 | 114 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 22.5f Sft | Ch | 11-5 | 2/11 | Ney (2¼L) | 3/1 | 109 | 110 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29.5f Y | HcChL | 9-9 | 5/13 | History Of Fashion (9¾L) | 6/1 | 118 | 106 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (27%)
Three-time Scandinavian Flat winner, has shown some ability over hurdles, chase debut
75-436
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 25f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-12 t | 6/13 | Found A Diamond (52L) | 9/2 | 106 | 63 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 20f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-8 t | 3/12 | Jolie Jewel (4¾L) | 6/1 | 106 | 108 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22f Sft | HcH | 11-4 t1 | 4/8 | Priory Park (19½L) | 13/2 | 108 | 96 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 5/22 | Icare d'Aubrelle (15½L) | 40/1 | - | 101 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 7/18 | Le Grand Peinture (35L) | 22/1 | - | 87 |
| 22 Feb 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 4/16 | Soldier Solid (12½L) | 18/1 | - | 113 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two wins over hurdles, fair form in beginners' chase, disappointing in his first handicap
513-25
Age: 9
Weight: 11-12
OR: 112
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 11-5 | 5/11 | Soloman Lane (12L) | 4/1 | 113 | 104 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 2/17 | Jacovec Cavern (3¾L) | 15/2 | 110 | 116 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 22.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 3/13 | Happy Jacky (18½L) | 12/1 | 110 | 110 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-0 | 1/16 | Smackwater Jack (nk) | 6/1 | 98 | 107 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20.5f Sft | Ch | 11-5 | 5/13 | My Gaffer (7¼L) | 11/1 | - | 113 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | HcH | 11-2 | 2/17 | Bridie's Beau (6L) | 13/2 | 95 | 96 |
Veteran, three wins over hurdles, huge price when running creditably at Naas last month
50/5-4
Age: 12
Weight: 11-12
OR: 106
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Hy | Ch | 11-12 ht | 4/9 | Prends Garde A Toi (22L) | 300/1 | - | 114 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 ht | 5/8 | Lombron (56L) | 40/1 | - | 80 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-2 t | 18/23 | Harsh (31L) | 80/1 | 114 | 91 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Y | HcH | 11-7 ht | 5/11 | Natural Breeze (13L) | 17/2 | 114 | 108 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-4 ht | PU/19 | Alpesh Amin () | 7/1 | 114 | - |
| 7 Feb 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-9 ht | 1/16 | Zeeband (10L) | 5/1 | 104 | 118 |
Point winner, badly out of form over hurdles, pulled up at Cork on recent chase debut
09080P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 26 | Cor Cork | 20f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-9 p | PU/11 | Way Down South () | 100/1 | - | - |
| 20 Dec 25 | Thu Thurles | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 10/13 | Chichester Park (74L) | 200/1 | - | 40 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 t | 8/14 | Mystic Malina (24L) | 28/1 | - | 86 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Lim Limerick | 18.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 10/14 | West Of Bally (47L) | 28/1 | - | 63 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-7 t | 9/16 | Port Authority (56L) | 200/1 | - | 69 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Lim Limerick | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 p1 | 10/10 | Run For The Border (92L) | 6/1 | - | 7 |
Fair hurdler much earlier in his career, no sign of his former ability since his comeback
/FP-0P
Age: 10
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 26f Y | HcH | 10-7 | PU/17 | A Year Older () | 40/1 | 93 | - |
| 13 Dec 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 10/20 | Run For Cover (33L) | 22/1 | 95 | 73 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | HcH | 10-12 | PU/23 | Westernersunrise () | 33/1 | 100 | - |
| 5 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-1 | F/11 | Chosen Diamond () | 11/1 | 100 | 95 |
| 18 Dec 22 | Thu Thurles | 24.5f Y | Ch | 11-5 | 7/7 | Ramillies (45L) | 20/1 | - | 100 |
| 1 Jul 22 | Wex Wexford | 20f Sft | Ch | 11-5 | 4/11 | Champagne Gold (8¾L) | 10/1 | - | 118 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (0%)
Fair hurdler at a modest level, 0-11 over fences, no encouragement from handicap form
69P-F0
Age: 10
Weight: 11-12
OR: 103
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 10-11 ht | 13/16 | Sammy Smart (35L) | 14/1 | 105 | 79 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-1 ht | F/11 | Nouvotic () | 22/1 | 105 | - |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | NvHcChL | 10-0 ht | PU/9 | Prince Palace () | 14/1 | 114 | - |
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 24f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 10-12 ht | 9/13 | Verdant Place (30L) | 17/2 | 106 | 82 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-13 ht | 6/10 | Now Where Or When (9¾L) | 15/2 | 107 | 100 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | HcCh | 10-3 ht | 2/7 | The Other Mozzie (11L) | 11/4 | 107 | 104 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Had first-time blinkers when winning over hurdles in November, pulled up on latest
64921P
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 25f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-9 b | PU/13 | Found A Diamond () | 7/2F | 108 | - |
| 17 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-8 b1 | 1/13 | Clonbury Bridge (7L) | 10/1 | 98 | 113 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Ayr Ayr | 24.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-11 p | 2/9 | Buzz Iceclear (nk) | 8/1 | 100 | 112 |
| 6 Oct 25 | Tip Tipperary | 23.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-11 p | 9/15 | Love Bite (44L) | 6/1 | 96 | 56 |
| 29 Sep 25 | Ros Roscommon | 24f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-4 p | 4/10 | Quantum Quest (27L) | 10/1 | 98 | 78 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nav Navan | 21f Y | HcH | 11-0 p | 6/16 | Big Debates (19½L) | 12/1 | 100 | 91 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Good chance based on her maiden hurdle win in November, question mark after Limerick run
0-431P
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 20f Hy | HcHM | 11-2 | PU/12 | Cousin Kate () | 9/1 | 110 | - |
| 21 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Hy | MdHM | 10-13 | 1/16 | Changeyourstars (2¼L) | 11/1 | - | 102 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 3/12 | Carry On Heidi (4¼L) | 25/1 | - | 102 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd | MdH | 11-5 | 4/12 | Court Canyon (16½L) | 12/1 | - | 88 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-11 h1 | 12/18 | Blue Velvet (19½L) | 25/1 | - | 84 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 18.5f Sft | NHFM | 11-11 | 5/13 | Love At Sea (35L) | 12/1 | - | 59 |
Verdict
Despite a slightly tame effort in a handicap last time, JOHN THE DIVA has the credentials to win a race of this standard.
John The Diva
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12/1 Mighty Jeremy,
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66/1 Bajan Excell,
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