Racecards
15:55 Punchestown (IRE)
Punchestown (C & G) Point-To-Point Flat Race
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €4,800
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €800
- 4th: €400
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer S K Ryder
- Jockey Mr E Mahon
disputed lead, a little keen, headed soon after 1f, prominent in 2nd, on terms 3 1/2f out, led into straight, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace after
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer P J McBurney
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
waited with, soon towards rear, went moderate 6th under 3f out and pushed along, kept on same pace without threatening after
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
disputed lead, headed soon after 1f, prominent in 3rd, on terms over 3f out, headed into straight, soon one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer D P Murphy
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
soon mid-division, 9th approaching halfway, soon headway, tracked leaders 3f out, effort on outer into straight, led 1 1/2f out, asserted and stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer T O'Connor
- Jockey Mr Turlough O'connor
close up early, soon chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, lost position over 6f out, soon weakened, pulled up 4f out
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer Donnchadh Doyle
- Jockey Mr J J Walsh
soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, 4th and stumbled slightly 4f out, effort and not much room briefly into straight, soon one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer P Stafford
- Jockey Mr B Lawless
waited with, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along under 4f out, soon no impression and weakened, completely tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer D Murphy
- Jockey Mr J C Barry
chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, pushed along at stages after, no extra and one pace 3f out
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey Miss M O'Sullivan
mid-division early, a little keen, improved to lead soon after 1f, joined 3 1/2f out, headed before straight, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer Caroline Mccaldin
- Jockey Mr C Abernethy
soon mid-division, 6th approaching halfway, pushed along under 4f out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
waited with early, soon chased leaders, 8th approaching halfway, no extra 3f out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer Garry Aherne
- Jockey Mr D O'Connor
mid-division early, waited with, soon towards rear, some headway and no impression 3f out, one pace
In depth
Verdict
The majority of these would be better off in a 3m chase but MASKED CRUSADER, who cost €31,000 as a two-year-old, is a half-brother to a winning hurdler and has plenty of pace on his dam's side. Jet Of Magic is related to a winning point-to-pointer though Jamie Codd's presence suggests connections mean business and Derek O'Connor's mount Your Own Story is out of an unraced mare from a smart staying family. Milan Bridge cost €65,000 and has a cracking pedigree for jumping as does the O'Sullivan's Richmond Lake, who is also owned by Trevor Hemmings.
Formwatch
Clifton Warrior Schiaparelli gelding out of Alina Rheinberg.
Glengeever (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Anns Island.
Golas Tiep (FR) Legolas gelding out of Quinifile.
Jet Of Magic (IRE) Jet Away gelding out of Ginandit.
John Dutton (IRE) Imperial Monarch gelding out of Moon Catcher.
Masked Crusader (FR) Masked Marvel gelding out of Textos.
Maybenextyear (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Flame Supreme.
Milan Bridge (IRE) Milan gelding out of Ice Princess.
Richmond Lake (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Chic Milan.
Sans Souci Street (IRE) Mountain High gelding out of Hardy Moll.
Sholsang (IRE) Sholokhov gelding out of Sanghasta.
Your Own Story (IRE) Shantaram gelding out of Forest Heiress.