Racecards
15:10 Punchestown (IRE)
Punchestown For Christmas Present Ideas Handicap Hurdle
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,199
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €601
- Form FP15-21
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer S Neville
- Jockey Brian Hayes
stumbled at start, rider began without irons and pulled up before 1st
- Form 221185
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 62-4U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
tracked leaders, 5th and slight mistake at 8th, ridden in 4th after 2 out, no impression from last
- Form 284063
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, 10th 3 out, progress entering straight, ridden in 4th at last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd close home
- Form 2135-64
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey Mr E Mahon
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 653-513
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Robert Widger
- Jockey K J Brouder
always prominent, led from 3rd, joined 4th, led 7th, ridden before last, mistake at last, headed inside final furlong, rallied well to regain lead close home
- Form 00-3126
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, 12th 3 out, headway from next, ridden in 2nd at last, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
- Form F90090
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey B Browne
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
- Form 9237F
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden entering straight, went 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 659-557
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Barry J Fitzgerald
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
towards rear, some progress after 3 out, ridden and kept on without threatening straight
- Form 04-5P03
- Age 12
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 0U1U3/0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer S Spillane
- Jockey D J McInerney
led early, headed 3rd, 4th next, ridden in 4th 2 out, weakened
- Form 6965-P6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division, 8th 3 out, ridden from next, no impression
- Form 1/P5654-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer R H Lalor
- Jockey Miss E A Lalor
prominent on outer, disputed lead from 4th to 7th, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression before last
- Form 0927F-9
- Age 10
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 90
always towards rear, took keen hold, never a factor
- Form 0/99070-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
towards rear, progress into 11th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 977/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
always behind, never a factor
- Form 0/800P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer E Cawley
- Jockey C D Timmons
mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, ridden after 2 out, behind leaders when eased before last
- Form 000-00
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Michael W O'Meara
- Jockey S A Shortall
mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 00-087
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 500/800
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A W Short
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 8050-94
- Age 8
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 80
In depth
Verdict
SE MO LAOCH has won twice here though both times over fences. He couldn't take advantage of a much lower hurdles rating at Down Royal a couple of weeks ago but that was his first start since May so he gets another chance. Notice To Close has won three point-to-points so it was a surprise to see he had the speed to scored over 2m at Clonmel where he looked very progressive. Holy Motivation has struggled at the weights since completing a Perth double in September while stable companion Ocean Voyage has looked high in the ratings since his maiden victory at Cork. Treacysenniscorthy was a shock winner over fences at Listowel before a fair run back over timber at Tipperary though a bigger threat may emerge from the veteran Sir Ector, who has dropped to a fair mark and showed a bit more dash at Down Royal. Big Tree is running well enough to figure though is also engaged here tomorrow.
Formwatch
Notice To Close 5-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, kept on, disputed again 2 out, soon led, pressed from last, kept on well under pressure, won at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Oct beating Hesamanofhisword (11-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Holy Motivation (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before straight, 5th of 8, 17 1/4l behind High Sparrow (11-10) at Clonmel 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Broomfield's Oscar (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Big Tree (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Waited with, a little keen, 10th from 3rd, closed from 9th, slight mistake 5 out and pushed along briefly, prominent approaching straight, on terms approaching 3 out where headed and not fluent, no impression before last, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Se Mo Laoch (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, 6th 4 out, headway into 2nd and ridden 3 out, moderate 3rd before 2 out, moderate 4th at last, no impression, 4th of 20, 9l behind Askann (11-12) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Treacysenniscorthy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-11) Raced in 6th early, closer in 5th from 9th and headway, pushed along approaching straight, effort from 2 out and edged left, no extra before last, 3rd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Oh'herewego (11-10) at Tipperary 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Walking On Glass (IRE) 5-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, 10th entering straight, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd near line, 3rd of 23, 3 1/4l behind Sea Ducor (9-5) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Circling Moon (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) A little slow into stride, soon towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, last of 13, 16 3/4l behind Cautious Approach (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Castle Canny (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division on outer, fell at 1st, at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Shantou Bay (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Waited with, towards rear early, 13th after 5th, soon headway, kept on same pace from before 2 out, impeded last, 7th of 18, 14 1/4l behind Blazing Emily (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Sir Ector (USA) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, under pressure in moderate 3rd 3 out, no impression on winner in 2nd and mistake 2 out, dropped to moderate 3rd at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 7l behind Askann (11-12) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Ballea Fox 20-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, headed from 4 out, no extra from before 2 out, 10th of 14, 29 1/2l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Jaunty Velocity 10-1 (11-8) Waited with, 10th from 4th, 7th from 10th, pushed along from 4 out, one pace approaching straight, 6th of 14, 28 1/2l behind Caddy Shack (11-2) at Wexford 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
Ask Mary (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Prominent and disputed lead, headed before 6th, 2nd halfway, remained prominent and led again entering straight, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra run-in, 4th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Young Dev (11-10) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
The Trigger (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Always behind, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, never a factor, last of 9, 29l behind Persian Wind (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Howaya Aoife (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, 5th from 6th, pushed along from 11th, checked slightly approaching 2 out on inner and soon no extra, weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Lady Writer (11-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Imperial Reprise (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear when slightly hampered 2nd, 8th halfway, struggling from 3 out, bad mistake next and soon no extra, 7th of 9, dist behind Percy (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Need For Gold (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ran freely early, never a factor, not fluent 5th, no extra after 7th and behind when pulled up before 4 out, at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Mar.
Daisy's Hollow (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear before 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 29 1/4l behind Miss Mcilroy (10-2) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Lee Valley Legacy (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division approaching straight, ridden and some headway after 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Robin Gold (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Elusive Exclusive (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Waited with, 12th from 3rd, still towards rear from 9th, pushed along briefly from 5 out, pushed along again from next, no impression before straight, 11th of 14, 30l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Ocean Voyage (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 14l behind Something Sweet (10-1) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Grey Habit (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Waited with, 13th from 4th, headway to chase leaders but no impression from before straight, switched left after 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 14, 19 1/2l behind Caddy Shack (11-2) at Wexford 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
Ard Cregg (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, weakening when mistake 3 out, detached before 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Duhallow Paddy (10-11) at Galway 2m 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Kilkarney Mai (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, detached before 4th, well behind when pulled up before 7th, at Thurles 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Oct.