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PUNCHESTOWN
7 June 2026
K-Mech Mechanical Handicap Chase Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 55y
- Going: Good To Yielding
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- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Runner-up in 2m1f Listed contest here last time; firmly in the mix on that basis
13382-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 131
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcChL | 11-4 t | 2/20 | Come Walk With Me (8L) | 18/1 | 130 | 132 |
| 5 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Sft | NvHcChL | 11-7 t | 8/12 | Come Walk With Me (45L) | 13/2 | 132 | 100 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Thu Thurles | 21.5f Sft | NvChG3 | 10-6 t | 3/6 | C'Est Ta Chance (6¼L) | 7/2 | 133 | 135 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 17f Sft | NvChG2M | 10-13 t | 3/8 | Kala Conti (25L) | 8/1 | - | 125 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sli Sligo | 17.5f Gd/Y | ChM | 11-7 t | 1/5 | Ad Caelum (24L) | 30/100F | - | 138 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 20f Y/Sft | HM | 11-5 t | 3/5 | Farfromnowhere (8L) | 4/5F | 136 | 130 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Fifth of 22 in better contest here but PU last time; interesting if blinkers help
4255-P
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 129
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Bal Ballinrobe | 23.5f Gd | HcChL | 10-9 | PU/16 | Native Speaker () | 5/1F | 129 | - |
| 1 May 26 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | NvHcChL | 11-0 | 5/22 | Funiculi Funicula (10½L) | 20/1 | 130 | 129 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Naa Naas | 20f Hy | NvHcChL | 11-12 | 5/12 | Goraibhmaithagat (11½L) | 15/2 | 131 | 125 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Dro Down Royal | 16.5f Y/Sft | NvCh | 12-0 | 2/7 | Anotherway (5L) | 7/4 | 130 | 135 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 4/9 | Romeo Coolio (17L) | 80/1 | 123 | 140 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Clo Clonmel | 17.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 1/15 | On Your Way (¾L) | 4/1J | - | 130 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Beaten fav' in all four beginners'; hard to trust and wants softer but dangerous
/22F-6
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: 128
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 26 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-5 | 6/10 | Wild Bill Hickok (33L) | 6/4F | 130 | 95 |
| 3 Mar 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | Ch | 11-5 | F/6 | Raffles Dolce Vita () | 8/11F | 130 | 117 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Y | Ch | 11-5 | 2/8 | Port Joulain (1¼L) | 4/5F | - | 128 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Sft | Ch | 11-5 | 2/13 | Jacob's Ladder (4¼L) | 5/2J | - | 126 |
| 1 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvHLM | 11-4 | 7/10 | Cottesloe Sunshine (11L) | 6/1 | 132 | 121 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | NvHG1M | 11-5 | 6/14 | Aurora Vega (29L) | 4/1 | 132 | 108 |
Dual French winner is yet to score for this yard; okay runs over fences; makes h'cap bow
/25/4-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 127
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 26 | Cor Cork | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 4/7 | Funiculi Funicula (23L) | 9/2 | - | 120 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 5/14 | Quai De Bourbon (28L) | 7/1 | - | 114 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 2/12 | Ballyburn (13L) | 12/1 | - | 123 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Sft | HcHL | 10-12 h | 19/23 | Chapeau De Soleil (31L) | 8/1 | 130 | 103 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-1 h1 | 8/19 | Kateira (27L) | 5/1C | 132 | 113 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Hy | 2HcH | 11-0 | 5/21 | Better Days Ahead (15L) | 7/1 | 133 | 126 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Off mark in some style over fences in a Listed race latest; up 8lb but player with repeat
67P21-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 124
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Y/Sft | HcChLM | 9-9 t | 1/10 | Kilbarry Saint (10L) | 15/2 | 116 | 130 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | HcChM | 11-5 t1 | 2/5 | Savante (9L) | 15/2 | 113 | 115 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y | NvCh | 11-10 | PU/9 | Nelson County () | 11/2 | 116 | - |
| 13 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 3HcChM | 11-9 p1 | 7/15 | Party Vibes (7L) | 10/1 | 120 | 119 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | NvHcCh | 11-12 | 6/9 | Crecora Hills (9L) | 20/1 | 117 | 116 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Y | NvCh | 11-5 | 9/10 | Will The Wise (52L) | 25/1 | - | 83 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Good form in 2023 and improved over return from 851-day absence when sixth of ten latest
1233/6
Age: 9
Weight: 11-4
OR: 123
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 26 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-3 | 6/10 | Crowsatedappletart (12L) | 14/1 | 124 | 116 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Bel Bellewstown | 11.5f Sft | Md | 9-9 | 11/15 | Tim Toe (25L) | 80/1 | - | 41 |
| 12 Dec 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | NvCh | 11-9 | 3/5 | Spillane's Tower (9¼L) | 6/1 | - | 133 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 3/6 | Knappers Hill (18½L) | 5/1 | 140 | 130 |
| 1 Oct 23 | Tip Tipperary | 20f Sft | NvChG3 | 11-1 | 2/5 | Sharjah (12L) | 100/30 | - | 138 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 1/8 | Great Bear (6½L) | 11/8F | - | 133 |
Runner-up on handicap chase debut and creditable effort in beginners' last time
2552-4
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 119
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 26 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 h | 4/10 | Wild Bill Hickok (17L) | 11/1 | 119 | 118 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Cor Cork | 17f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-4 ht | 2/6 | River Vale (1¾L) | 4/1 | 117 | 121 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-5 t | 5/12 | Slanagaibhgoleir (18½L) | 4/1C | 118 | 104 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Clo Clonmel | 17.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 ht1 | 5/15 | He's Gorgeous (6½L) | 8/1 | 118 | 122 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | NvCh | 10-12 h | 2/9 | Luminous Light (1½L) | 8/1 | 120 | 113 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-5 h | 4/7 | Fleur In The Park (35L) | 28/1 | - | 107 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dual-winning chaser is up against it based on three recent dismal runs
43PP9-
Age: 8
Weight: 10-13
OR: 118
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 26 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Y | HcH | 11-1 p | 9/24 | Jacovec Cavern (35L) | 80/1 | 109 | 82 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-0 p | PU/15 | Fierce Handay () | 33/1 | 110 | - |
| 7 Mar 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | HcCh | 10-6 p | PU/13 | Jigoro () | 18/1 | 121 | - |
| 28 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Sft/Hy | HcChL | 9-9 p | 3/8 | Ballybawn Belter (13L) | 9/1 | 124 | 114 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-4 p | 4/6 | Kdeux Saint Fray (7½L) | 22/1 | 125 | 127 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | HcCh | 10-7 p | 5/9 | Crowsatedappletart (13L) | 4/1F | 121 | 114 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; beginners' chase runs have been middling
2/5-54
Age: 8
Weight: 10-13
OR: 118
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 26 | Lim Limerick | 20f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 4/5 | Shadow Paddy (23L) | 20/1 | - | 112 |
| 7 May 26 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 5/10 | Wild Bill Hickok (23L) | 50/1 | - | 112 |
| 5 Apr 26 | Cor Cork | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 5/7 | Funiculi Funicula (39L) | 40/1 | - | 104 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Gd | NvH | 11-5 | 2/5 | Millforce (hd) | 9/2 | 124 | 128 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 23f Y/Sft | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 6/6 | The Big Westerner (21L) | 14/1 | - | 116 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 23f Gd | NvH | 11-10 | 2/4 | Minella Sixo (½L) | 5/2 | - | 123 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Moderate efforts in the autumn and two runs back from a break haven't been much better
6F57-8
Age: 9
Weight: 10-12
OR: 117
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 26 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-6 | 8/10 | Crowsatedappletart (26L) | 11/1 | 120 | 98 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Y/Sft | HcCh | 11-2 h | 7/17 | The Gradual Slope (32L) | 20/1 | 123 | 97 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y | HcCh | 12-1 | 5/7 | Zurich (70L) | 10/1 | 123 | 56 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 17.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 10-2 | F/13 | Bythesametoken () | 15/2 | 123 | - |
| 23 Aug 25 | Kln Killarney | 21f Gd/Y | HcChL | 10-5 | 6/13 | Coming Up Easy (28L) | 14/1 | 125 | 105 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y/Sft | HcCh | 11-1 | 6/9 | Dreal Deal (11L) | 13/2 | 127 | 120 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Beaten a head by The Gradual Slope on penultimate; creditable cross-country run latest
75425-
Age: 7
Weight: 10-9
OR: 114
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 p | 5/15 | Fountain House (19L) | 16/1 | - | 113 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Y/Sft | HcCh | 10-4 p | 2/17 | The Gradual Slope (hd) | 11/2 | 111 | 117 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | HcH | 10-0 | 4/8 | One Big Boum (57L) | 9/1 | 108 | 67 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-11 | 5/10 | Vanillier (18½L) | 40/1 | 112 | 123 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | HcCh | 10-6 p | 7/13 | Kish Bank (33L) | 9/1 | 113 | 86 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 10-6 p1 | 1/11 | Casey West (2¾L) | 7/2F | 107 | 115 |
0-9 over fences, good ground not ideal two runs ago, rain a plus but others appeal more
5/F-76
Age: 10
Weight: 10-8
OR: 113
Days: 1
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17.5f Gd | Ch | 11-7 | 7/12 | Net Boy (45L) | 50/1 | 116 | 88 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Sft | HcCh | 9-13 | F/10 | Aspurofthemoment () | 11/1 | 116 | - |
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | NvHcChL | 9-11 | 5/18 | Sea Music (18L) | 25/1 | 117 | 109 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Sft/Hy | NvHcChL | 9-11 | 3/9 | Hillsdale (6L) | 20/1 | 118 | 117 |
| 17 Mar 25 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd | NvCh | 11-1 | UR/6 | Lightkeeper () | 13/2 | 119 | 117 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Dro Down Royal | 16.5f Gd/Y | NvCh | 11-3 | 6/9 | Conyers Hill (11½L) | 16/1 | 121 | 114 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Recorded first win for two years last time; up 5lb, so needs to raise his game again
PP041-
Age: 9
Weight: 10-5
OR: 110
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Y/Sft | HcCh | 9-12 p | 1/17 | Vaureal (hd) | 16/1 | 105 | 112 |
| 17 Mar 26 | Dro Down Royal | 26f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-0 p | 4/4 | Gerri Colombe (8L) | 66/1 | 105 | 110 |
| 2 Mar 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 28.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 11-5 p | 10/13 | Promontory (29L) | 20/1 | 108 | 90 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Nav Navan | 24f Hy | HcCh | 11-2 | PU/17 | Rokathir () | 18/1 | 110 | - |
| 28 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 24f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-2 | PU/16 | Joyau De Thaix () | 20/1 | 110 | - |
| 20 Dec 25 | Thu Thurles | 25.5f Y | HcCh | 11-12 | 3/16 | Rising Dust (11L) | 40/1 | 110 | 110 |
Verdict
A chance is taken that the blinkers will sharpen up He's Gorgeous who has posted some good efforts in better races
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Me Wee Bonnie Lass,
11/2 Jalila Moriviere,
Karoline Banbou,
6/1 Vaureal,
13/2 Glenashling,
10/1 He's Gorgeous,
The Gradual Slope,
12/1 Ocastle Des Mottes,
16/1 Captain Conby,
18/1 Mister Pink,
20/1 Listentillitellyea,
25/1 Dutch Schultz,
40/1 El Champo
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