Racecards
18:05 Punchestown (IRE)
Donohue Marquees Handicap Hurdle
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €22,500 added
- Winner: €14,625
- 2nd: €4,275
- 3rd: €2,025
- 4th: €675
- Form 514P21-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey G N Fox
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before last
- Form 114P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, headway into 5th 2 out, went 2nd and ridden entering straight, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in
- Form 121686-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey M P Fogarty
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, eased straight
- Form 3311P0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, ridden 3 out, 10th 2 out, no impression
- Form 201P00-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey M A Enright
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened quickly 4 out, soon pulled up quickly and dismounted
- Form 433611-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer B I Case
- Jockey Kielan Woods
mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 1134/43-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, went 2nd travelling well 2 out, led entering straight, ridden and headed approaching last, x run-in and dropped to 3rd close home
- Form 2/02259-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey B J Cooper
prominent, led from 3rd, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened
- Form 452/818-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D F O'Regan
rear of mid-division, headway from 3 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, kept on same pace straight
- Form 674135-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey Mark Walsh
tracked leaders on outer, ridden 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up before last
- Form 7/1011-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer T J Taaffe
- Jockey Ms N Carberry
towards rear, headway from 4 out, 8th next, ridden entering straight, went 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home
Aengus (IRE)
23- Form 3131U-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Paul Carberry
towards rear on inner, pushed along 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 5/3143-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, led after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed from next, headed entering straight, soon weakened, 8th when fell at last
- Form 446164-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Brian Hayes
mid-division, progress 4 out, ridden in 11th 2 out, no impression
- Form 462114-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey D J Mullins
rear of mid-division on outer, closer in 11th on outer 3 out, soon ridden, went moderate 5th at last, kept on same pace
- Form 3/15227-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer Miss R Curtis
- Jockey J J Burke
tracked leaders, no impression from 4 out, soon dropped to rear
- Form 682043-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear, slight mistake 6th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 2/52130-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey N P Madden
rear of mid-division, ridden and weakened from 7th, soon trailing, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 3U631U-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
held up in rear, some progress 3 out, ridden in 12th next, no impression
- Form 1/81609-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
mid-division on outer, slight mistake 8th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 142/1P0-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer J P Broderick
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
mid-division on inner, 10th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, eased straight
- Form 6631P4-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey B T O'Connell
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 101361-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 112
tracked leaders on inner, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th next, kept on same pace straight
- Form 659651-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 111
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened quickly from next, eased straight
- Form P/P9310-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 115
- Form 940172-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 113
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Willie Mullins has four entries and all lightly-raced with some sort of chance though it's a tough task against more experienced rivals. Nicky Richards has booked Ger Fox for recent Ayr winner Wicked Spice and his claim can enable him to get into contention while Rogue Trader begins life in handicaps after dead-heating at Limerick when Sambremont was well beaten. Mine Now completed a double over 2m4f before a fine run from his new mark in a strong Fairyhouse handicap where he was staying on over slightly further. David Mullins will probably attempt to cover him up on his first start at this trip and he can make the frame though ROLL IT OUT (NAP) looks the one to be on. Gordon Elliott's charge was three lengths behind Mine Now at Gowran in February when conceding 10lb but was staying on nicely at the finish that day so the longer trip and revised weights can see him home. Queens Wild looks a decent prospect on a fair mark and is another to note in an open handicap.
Formwatch
Wicked Spice (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders next, ridden between last two, 2nd at the last, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, won at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd beating Arctic Court (11-2) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Avant Tout (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, well beaten before 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Martello Tower (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) sft in Mar, 19 ran.
Killer Crow (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Chased leaders, mainly 3rd, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened entering straight, 6th of 7, 34l behind Blair Perrone (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl 0-130 in Mar.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Mine Now (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl in Mar.
Follow The Sign (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Prominent and disputed lead, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 5th 2 out, soon no extra, weakened, 13th of 18, 36l behind I Shot The Sheriff (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Phare Isle (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 2 out, soon in command, eased flat, won at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd beating Orby's Man (11-12) by 12l, 6 ran.
Pleasant Company (IRE) 11-8fav (10-10) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 5th, progress 3 out, 7th entering straight, close 4th 2 out and soon challenged, ridden approaching last and close up, every chance run-in, just held in 3rd close home, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl sft.
Horendus Hulabaloo (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Led or disputed lead, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, 9th of 18, 20l behind I Shot The Sheriff (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
No Secrets (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 16th halfway, 9th entering straight, blundered in 7th 2 out, no extra, 8th of 28, 21l behind Thunder And Roses (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs sft.
Rathpatrick (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, mid-division briefly halfway, 5th 4 out, challenged next, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden 2 out, no extra before last, 5th of 16, 11l behind Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl sft.
Rogue Trader (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) In rear, slight mistake at 6th, progress to 5th 3 out, travelled well to 3rd before 2 out where left 2nd, ridden after last, stayed on strongly to dead-heat on line, won at Limerick 2m 4f nov hdl 0-130 hvy in Mar deadheating with Velocity Boy (11-6), 9 ran.
Aengus (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, progress into 6th on outer 4 out, challenged next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 7th when mistake and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl sft, 16 ran.
Sambremont (FR) 11-4fav (11-2) Held up 4th, 3rd after 4th, 2nd at 7th, disputed 2nd at 8th, ridden and dropped to 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Rogue Trader (11-3) at Limerick 2m 4f nov hdl 0-130 hvy in Mar.
Abolitionist (IRE) 4-1fav (10-12) Mid-division, progress into 3rd at 9th, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, 4th next, kept on without threatening from last, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Dushrembrandt (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs gd.
Mine Now (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, progress straight and went 3rd 2 out, no impression on winner approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 5l behind I Shot The Sheriff (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Relentless Dreamer (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, weakened before 5 out, 7th of 12, 30l behind Milan Bound (11-8) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Roll It Out (IRE) 5-1fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, progress in 8th entering straight, closer on outer 2 out, ridden into 4th last, kept on into 3rd run-in, not reach leaders, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Mine Now (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl in Mar.
Heck Thomas (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 19l behind Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl sft.
Kolaphos 40-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression in 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 12l behind Some Article (9-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl sft.
Queens Wild (IRE) 22-1 (10-10) Mid-division, bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl sft, 16 ran.
Subtle Ben (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on outer, dropped to 11th 4 out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, 33l behind Foxrock (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs sft in Jan.
Black Benny (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, slight mistakes 4th and 6th and soon trailing, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 12, well behind Rightdownthemiddle (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Really Unique (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Chased leaders in 3rd, not fluent 4th and 5th, ridden after 2 out, no impression from before last and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 8, 8l behind The Mad Well (10-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl in Mar.
Never Said That (IRE) 2-1fav (10-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along in 7th 4 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, improved into 2nd at last, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl gd beating Some Drama (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Shadow Play (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Led 1st, ran around approaching 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Wexford 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd beating Dante Anna (11-5) by 9l, 15 ran.
Guess Again (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Held up in last trio, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, 2nd soon after 2 out, every chance and driven last, no extra run-in, 5th of 20, 7l behind Just A Par (10-0) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, led before 3rd, disputed brielfly before 6 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, 7th and no extra before 2 out, weakened, eased entering straight and tailed off, last of 12, well behind Battling Boru (10-5) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl in Oct.
Akorakor (FR) 10-3 (11-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed after 3 out, headed at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Solita (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f nov hdl 0-116 gd.