Racecards
14:00 Punchestown (IRE)
Bollinger Sponsor Style At Punchestown Rated Novice Hurdle
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 180y
- Going: Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €16,000 added
- Winner: €9,600
- 2nd: €3,200
- 3rd: €1,600
- 4th: €800
- Form 3825-15
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, 4th halfway, closer 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th after next, no extra in straight, weakened
- Form 6/6-41U3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey C P McNamara
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, mistake 3 out and soon dropped to rear, eased after 2 out, completely tailed off
- Form 637-831
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey B J Cooper
led, pressed after 2 out, pushed along and headed last where stumbled on landing, 3rd and no extra run-in
- Form 222531
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
mid-division, 5th halfway, closer 3 out, 2nd travelling well entering straight, pushed along to lead last, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
- Form 36U-116
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
towards rear, closer 3 out, 5th and pushed along after next, moderate 4th when slight mistake last, ridden and no impression run-in
- Form 433-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Mark Walsh
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, 5th and no extra before last, weakened
- Form 025-152
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
towards rear, closer 3 out, headway on outer in 3rd entering straight, ridden approaching last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead final 100 yards
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Fusain easily landed a moderate maiden at Kilbeggan and can't have been right when tailed off here next time. Gowran winner Lignou ran a fine race in a Grade B handicap at Down Royal and the experience will stand him in good stead. Mighty Tom is improving with every run and made all to beat the useful Run For Oscar at Galway so could take some catching here. CALL ME LYREEN has looked a very smart prospect in both starts to date and though taking on stronger rivals can confirm the good impression he showed when beating a decent field at Sligo. None of the remaining quartet can be dismissed with Pure Genius looking a long-term project in his three runs last winter though a longer trip may suit.
Formwatch
Fusain (FR) 6-4 (11-3) Prominent, soon 2nd, pushed along from 2 out, lost position into straight, soon weakened, 5th of 6, dist behind Dewcup (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 1f gd in Sep.
Lignou (FR) 50-1 (10-3) Soon mid-division, raced towards outer, closer in 4th approaching 3 out, soon closed and effort, kept on without matching front pair run-in, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Cayd Boy (11-2) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Mighty Tom (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Made all, soon clear and 8 length lead halfway, reduced lead after 3 out, pushed along and attempted to assert after 2 out, pressed at last, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct beating Run For Oscar (12-0) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Belfast Banter (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress travelling well to dispute 2 out, soon led, pushed along to assert before last, ridden and kept on well after last, reduced margin close home, won at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct beating Gevrey (11-8) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Yafordadoe (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, strongly pressed winner to line, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Son Of Hypnos (9-0) at Naas 1m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Pure Genius (FR) 2-1fav (11-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, 4th after 2nd, a little slow at 3rd, slight mistake next, closed and on terms straight, headed between last 2, not fluent last, no extra and one pace after, 3rd of 20, 5 1/4l behind Port Stanley (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Rescue Package (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Towards rear, 12th after 6th, headway after 3 out, 5th after 2 out, improved to 3rd before last, ridden into 2nd 1f out, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Tune The Chello (10-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Call Me Lyreen (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) In touch, mistake at 1st, 3rd after 5th, not fluent 3 out, headway and closed before last where almost on terms, led run-in, ridden and ran on well final 150 yards, won at Sligo 2m 1f Yielding in Oct beating Farceur Du Large (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.