Racecards
17:30 Punchestown (IRE)
Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 30y
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €100,000 added
- Winner: €60,000
- 2nd: €20,000
- 3rd: €10,000
- 4th: €5,000
- Form 123-4UP
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
mid-division on outer, headway after 4th and led before 6th, 5 lengths clear 5 out, reduced advantage after next, headed 2 out, dropped to 4th before last where not fluent, no extra
- Form 21/2-002
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey Mr R James
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 5th 2 out, ridden early straight and went 3rd last, kept on well into 2nd run-in
- Form 170-950
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey S D Torrens
towards rear, not fluent 5th, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, detached 2 out, kept on in straight, never a factor
- Form 22117/0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey J B Foley
led early, tracked leaders, mistake 6th, pushed along and lost place before 3 out, soon dropped to rear, eased and pulled up before 2 out
Hannon (IRE)
14- Form 70-20F0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
led early, tracked leaders, mistake 6th, pushed along and lost place before 3 out, soon dropped to rear, eased and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 255-001
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, bad mistake 5 out, pushed along after 3 out and no extra early straight, weakened
- Form 3-14906
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
- Form 40-9920
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
towards rear, some headway on outer after 2 out and 11th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 421144
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and headway on inner early straight, led before last where mistake, kept on well run-in
- Form 1-2210
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
rear of mid-division, towards rear 3 out, headway into mid-division early straight and good progress to go 4th at last, no impression run-in
- Form 300-127
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey D A Jacob
towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, no threat from 2 out, never a factor
- Form 142-430
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, some headway after 3 out and 7th entering straight, no impression before last where not fluent, no extra
- Form 10-6804
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 133
prominent and led after 2nd, headed before 6th, remained prominent, ridden and lost place after 2 out, weakened approaching last, eased run-in
- Form 3-6800F
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey J S McGarvey
towards rear, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
- Form 0/125
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, mistake 4 out, pushed along and headway on inner entering straight, 6th approaching last, no impression run-in
- Form 22-2F2
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey B J Cooper
towards rear, no impression 3 out, headway early straight and went 8th at last, kept on run-in, nearest at finish
- Form 0/31141-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer M Hassett
- Jockey Phillip Enright
disputed lead early, 3rd halfway, lost place quickly after 3 out, soon weakened, behind and pulled up before last
Heia (FR)
14- Form 1-4103
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Brian Hayes
rear of mid-division, no threat after 3 out, never a factor
- Form 232330
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Ms H P Markham
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, 7th halfway, good headway to lead 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra run-in
- Form 13P43P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
tracked leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out
- Form 42312P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
mid-division, pushed along 2 out and 9th entering straight, no extra approaching last, weakened
- Form 7-49954
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey B Browne
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd and ridden after 2 out, under pressure and dropped to 6th before last, no extra
- Form 30/0426
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
prominent early, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 6th, detached before 3 out, no extra, pulled up before last
- Form 11-5517
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey C P McNamara
prominent early, soon mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace in straight
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Paul Townend picks Adamantly Chosen of the Willie Mullins sextet and his mount looks one to keep an eye on as he followed a facile victory at Thurles with a fair run at Cheltenham where he only weakened from the last. Stable companion La Prima Donna couldn't get close to Glan in a Grade A handicap at Fairyhouse but was only beaten half-a-length and has plenty more to offer. Another from the yard, Heia, finished upsides in third and is progressive enough to get into contention. FASTORSLOW ran a superb race on testing ground in the Coral Cup and with Rob James able to claim 7lb Martin Brassil's charge is taken to confirm form with fourth-placed Camprond though Philip Hobbs doesn't waste journeys so must believe the latter has a chance of a reversal. The Shunter pulled up in the latter event but will have found the sticky ground against him and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back.
Formwatch
The Shunter (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, weakened tailed off and pulled up before the last, at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Fastorslow (FR) 18-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd run-in, strong challenge and every chance throughout final stages, just failed, 2nd of 23, shd behind Commander Of Fleet (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Drop The Anchor (IRE) 15-2 (11-1) Always towards rear, struggling before 4 out, tailed off, 14th of 23, dist behind Commander Of Fleet (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Five O'Clock (FR) 15-2 (11-7) Hampered 2nd, always towards rear, 18th of 23, 36 3/4l behind Banbridge (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Hannon (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out and soon lost place, no extra in rear early straight, 16th of 17, 26 1/2l behind Glan (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Irascible (FR) 4-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden before 3 out, pressed leader after 3 out, led narrowly run-in, kept on well under pressure, won at Cork 2m hvy in Apr beating Cash Back (11-7) by nk, 7 ran.
Jesse Evans (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway 3 out and led next, pushed along and headed before last where mistake, no extra run-in, 6th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Glan (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Unexpected Depth (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear halfway, no impression 3 out, no extra, 18th of 25, dist behind A Great View (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Camprond (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out until ridden before the last, weakened after the last, 4th of 23, 10 1/4l behind Commander Of Fleet (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Chased leaders, took keen hold, closed 3 out, led 2 out, soon headed, weakened before last, 11th of 23, 14 1/2l behind Banbridge (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Saint D'Oroux (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, closed from 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, held 2 out, weakened before last, 7th of 21, 35 3/4l behind Party Business (10-10) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Get My Drift (FR) 9-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, took closer order after 1st, 7th before 4 out, 5th after 2 out (normal 3 out), closed approaching straight, under pressure and weakened quickly before last, 13th of 27, 25 3/4l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2 out, ridden and headway to go 5th at last, kept on run-in, 4th of 17, 3 1/4l behind Glan (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Damalisque (FR) 16-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, fell 6th, at Cork 2m 3f hcp hvy in Apr.
Berkshire Royal 4-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th and no impression after 4 out, no threat in straight and eased after 2 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Bronn (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
La Prima Donna (FR) 14-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, switched left and headway on outer after 2 out, pushed along and went 3rd at last, ridden and kept on well run-in to go 2nd on line, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Glan (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
No Grey Area's (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leader, led 2nd, asserted 2 out, clear before last, ridden briefly run-in, eased close home, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar beating Street Value (11-7) by 15l, 14 ran.
Heia (FR) 10-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer into 6th entering straight, travelled well and led approaching last, ridden and headed run-in, no impression and dropped to 3rd on line, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Glan (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Bread And Butter (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway into 4th before 3 out, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon no extra, 14th of 25, 22 1/4l behind A Great View (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Cork 2m 3f hcp hvy in Apr.
Mi Lighthouse (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, towards rear when mistake 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Aarons Day (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 8th 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 24, 6 3/4l behind Life In The Park (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Hollow Sound (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Prominent and led before 2nd, joined halfway and headed after 5 out, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 3 out, no extra in straight, 6th of 8, dist behind Darasso (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Belle Metal (IRE) 13-2jfav (10-11) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, went 7th before last, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 16, 9l behind Bugs Moran (10-11) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
The Very Man (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to dispute lead 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, soon no extra, 12th of 25, 18 1/2l behind A Great View (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out, never a factor, last of 16, dist behind Run For Oscar (11-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Wild Hunt 10-3 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake 4th, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and headway on outer into 5th after 2 out, 3rd at last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Nell's Well (11-8) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Mar.