Worth a punt? Three horses who will love heavy ground at Punchestown on Monday
3 hours ago
PUNCHESTOWN
26 January 2026
Monday 26th January
Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series (C & G) Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Six-time Flat winner, well held both maiden hurdles, qualifies for h'caps after this
87
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-7 | 7/20 | I Started A Joke (30L) | 125/1 | - | 95 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 8/17 | Starting Fifteen (36L) | 66/1 | - | 93 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-10 p | 6/8 | Mr Mistoffelees (8¼L) | 9/2 | 79 | 67 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GS | 2Hc | 8-5 p | 9/12 | Cerulean Bay (10L) | 14/1 | 81 | 68 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-7 p | 11/14 | Treble Tee (18½L) | 16/1 | 82 | 52 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 9-10 p | 3/13 | Jimmy Speaking (nk) | 9/1 | 81 | 89 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (29%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 17 wins from 55 in the last 14 days (31%)
Cork bumper winner, beaten a nose on hurdles debut latest, go well if handling ground
1-2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/22 | Murat (nse) | 2/1 | - | 121 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 19f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 1/14 | Thedeviluno (11L) | 11/8F | - | 129 |
Beaten 12.5l in Limerick bumper on debut, more needed to make winning start over timber
4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 18f Sft/Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 4/7 | Rojuco Mac (12½L) | 10/1 | - | 103 |
Runner up both starts over hurdles, this step up in trip should suit, preferred by Kennedy
2-2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 2/20 | I Started A Joke (8½L) | 5/2 | - | 117 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 2/12 | Positive Energy (1½L) | 11/2 | - | 116 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
3-6 in bumpers, fine run in Grade 2 Royal Bond, leading claims back in maiden company
11-335
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 136
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 5/8 | Skylight Hustle (22L) | 14/1 | - | 124 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 3/8 | Koktail Brut (1½L) | 16/1 | - | 143 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 3/20 | Thedeviluno (2¼L) | 13/8F | - | 113 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 16f Sft | NHF | 12-3 | 1/8 | Pure Logic (4¼L) | 11/10F | - | 120 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | NHF | 12-0 | 1/8 | Jackson Lamb (2¾L) | 8/13F | - | 120 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 3/10 | Wingmen (8¾L) | 8/1 | - | 116 |
Verdict
This looks a gilt edged opportunity for THE PASSING WIFE to get his head in front
The Passing Wife
Betting Forecast:
4/7 Doctor Du Mesnil,
5/2 The Passing Wife,
6/1 Springhill Warrior,
16/1 Haveanothertry,
100/1 Atlantic Gamble
Relevant Tips
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