Racecards
15:35 Punchestown (IRE)
Punchestown Pavilion (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer T Hogan
- Jockey Mr J T Carroll
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened 3f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey Mr J T McNamara
held up, 8th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Brian Hayes
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Mr J P McKeown
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
- Form 374-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P Cahill
- Jockey M P Fogarty
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3f out, ridden in 4th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey Ms K Walsh
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 2-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
setttled mid-division early, 5th halfway, improved in 3rd 3f out, led entering straight, ridden and challenged over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey Mr P T Foley
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
Galzig (IRE)
11- Form 8-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Mr M Fahey
held up towards rear, headway into 6th 5f out, 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Miss K Harrington
led, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 2nd 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
In depth
Verdict
Willie Mullins has several outstanding chances today and SAMAIN is definitely amongst them. An expensive purchase at last year's Doncaster May Sales after an initial second to Sydney Des Pictons at Fairyhouse, he's joined the champion trainer and should be ready for this. Jack The Pirate has run well on both visits to this track including on heavy ground. He should provide the main threat though Mags Mullins' newcomer Cairdin is related to plenty of winners and is one to note. Espresso Lady is a half-sister to the useful Saludos and is another to keep an eye on for the future.
Formwatch
Premier Rule (IRE) Lord Of Appeal gelding out of Moynetto Lady.
Cairdin (IRE) Accordion gelding out of V'soske Gale.
Fennis Ted (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Rr of mid div, some prog 3out, ko without threatening to go 4th close hme, 4th of 12, 16l behind Dramatic Duke (11-7) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gd in Dec.
High Cholesterol (IRE) Modigliani gelding out of Who Says.
Jack The Pirate (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, kept on final furlong, 4th of 21, 7l behind Wandering Aengus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo nhf gd in Oct.
Our Cobajay (IRE) Deploy gelding out of Sherwani.
Samain (GER) 9-4fav (11-8) Mid-division, 8th 6f out, improved into 4th travelling well 4f out, dropped to 6th and ridden early straight, headway 1 1/2f out, led under 1f out, soon strongly pressed, headed close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf hvy in Apr.
Wild Artist (IRE) Orpen gelding out of Lupine.
Galzig (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, went 4th on inner over 4f out, no extra approaching straight, weakened, 8th of 11, well behind Star Neuville (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat in Dec.
Espresso Lady (IRE) Shantou mare out of Katie's Cracker.