Racecards
16:10 Punchestown (IRE)
Hen Party Heaven At The Festival Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €7,000 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,120
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Form 06P/761
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer T Donohue
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division, headway after 3 out, went 3rd and ridden approaching straight, no impression and kept on one pace run-in, lost 3rd on line
- Form 01-9005
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer John G Carr
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, no extra before 3 out and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0-1844R
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, 4th briefly entering straight, no extra from before last, weakened
- Form 6-33322
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
mid-division, no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 3F36P5
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer W F Codd
- Jockey R Loughran
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra approaching 2 out, soon weakened
- Form PP-7113
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, no threat from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 9PF60P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
towards rear, headway on outer into 8th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on one pace run-in
- Form 0-00342
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden approaching straight and no extra in 6th last, weakened
- Form F32F6P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J P Fogarty
- Jockey T J Doyle
prominent, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 010-0P4
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
mid-division, no extra from 3 out and pulled up before next
- Form 406645
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Mr M J Scallan
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 4th approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression from early straight, kept on one pace
- Form 5B0440
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, driven along before 3 out, 7th entering straight, kept on under pressure run-in to snatch 3rd on line
- Form 066104
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey M J Ferris
mid-division, 10th halfway, good headway to challenge 2 out, led last and kept on under pressure run-in
- Form 066F0-6
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer D Hassett
- Jockey B R Dalton
rear of mid-division, no threat from before 2 out
- Form 221252
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer K A Heffernan
- Jockey R J Jones
always prominent, led before 5th, strongly pressed and joined 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, not match winner
Chellah (IRE)
214- Form 40/062-0
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Mrs L Parkhill
- Jockey N P Madden
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 53/0350
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey A P Heskin
mid-division, ridden in 9th approaching straight, no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 8/5P0P3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey D J Bates
led, headed before 5th, remained prominent until no extra 2 out, weakened
- Form 010U-PP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer G Hussey
- Jockey T P Treacy
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 8/00077
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey S J Crimin
never a factor
- Form 3/P-8P47
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M McDonagh
- Jockey D J Condon
rear of mid-division, never a factor
- Form 6986-80
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 4P0496
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Form 5550/6-0
- Age 12
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Form 0P6068
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Turnonthegas won this a year ago but is 10lb higher this time. Followmeuptocarlow was raised 7lb for winning at Down Royal and though on the upgrade this is tougher. Dr Proctor is running very well but continues to climb the weights without winning unlike Big Jemmy, who is probably still on a reasonable mark after his two victories and again ran well over this trip at Limerick last time. TOO LATE TO SELL was heavily supported at Fairyhouse earlier this month and though finding Clashnabrook too strong that was no disgrace as the winner followed up from a 10lb higher mark. Fran Flood's charge can take this though Up The Girls should pose a threat as she was racing over a trip much too short when runner-up to another subsequent winner, Immediate Response, at Clonmel.
Formwatch
Followmeuptocarlow (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, 7th 4 out, good headway to challenge 2 out, soon led and kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy beating Miss Xian (10-11) by 3l, 13 ran.
Turnonthegas (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 5th from 5 out, struggling and kept on same pace from after 3 out, 5th of 13, 19l behind Volkis O'Blue (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec.
Ask Me Sister (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Ran out 1st, in a race won by Carrigeen Lechuga (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mrs beg chs hvy, 16 ran.
Dr Proctor (IRE) 10-3fav (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, led before 3 out, attempted to assert before straight, headed at last, not match winner and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Killcara Boy (11-1) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Hold Em Cowboy (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, driven along in 3rd entering straight, soon no extra, 5th of 20, 15l behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Big Jemmy (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged in 3rd approaching 2 out, soon every chance, a bit slow at last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Killcara Boy (11-1) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Smile Crocodile (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mistake 2nd, towards rear for most, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Lookoutnow (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec, 14 ran.
Too Late To Sell (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Led and disputed, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed after 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Clashnabrook (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Andrea's Answer (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd 7 out, no extra from 5 out and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Carrigeen Lechuga (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mrs beg chs hvy, 16 ran.
Eddie Zero (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Led and disputed, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed after 2 out, no extra before last, 4th of 16, 7l behind Clashnabrook (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Rather Curious (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, ridden from next, 5th 2 out, no extra, 5th of 16, 7l behind Clashnabrook (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Tornant (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, last of 16, well behind Clashnabrook (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Volkis O'blue (FR) 20-1 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, closed 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 4th of 12, 27l behind Immediate Response (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Second Alliance (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid-div, 7th 1/2way, no impress from 2out, 6th of 12, 15l behind The Flying Column (12-0) at Kilfeacle 3m ire ptp sft in Jan.
Up The Girls (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Soon prominent, on terms 4 out, headed 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Immediate Response (11-9) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Chellah (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, no impression from next, 14th of 15, well behind Onzo Mor (11-1) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-102 gd in Jul.
Torre Del Greco (FR) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out, 14th of 20, well behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Grey Area (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Attempted to make all, headed from 6th, ridden in 2nd from 3 out, no impression on winner from next, dropped to moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Changing Times (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy.
Baynes Cross (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Behind from 5th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Promise Maker (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Happy New Year (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 6th 5 out, no impression from next, 7th of 13, 49l behind Fiery Oscar (11-4) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Denver John (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 7th of 16, 13l behind Clashnabrook (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Flamenco Prince 50-1 (11-7) Prominent, close 3rd halfway, no extra approaching 2 out, weakened, 14th of 17, 48l behind One In A Milan (11-12) at Naas 3m mdn hdl in Nov.
Noble Commander (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division and never a factor, no impression in 7th after 4 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 22l behind Code Of The West (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 4f cnd hcp chs (0-109) hvy.
Insan Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, soon lost place and towards rear, last of 16, well behind Lucky Spring (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Oct.
Last Whistle (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 9th 4 out, no impression from before 3 out, 8th of 13, 34l behind Mini Vic (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.