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Punchestown 2024
Punchestown 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good-good to soft in placesValda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £18,500.00 3-y-o plus 2m. 87yds. 4.00
2m. 87yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 3) 3-y-o plus 16 Declared
Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £18,500.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £10,075.00 2nd - £4,642.00 3rd - £2,320.00 4th - £1,162.00
Formscan - Fasol is unexposed with only two hurdle starts under his belt and the 100-rated Flat performer is sure to have plenty of supporters on his handicap debut, but BALHAMBAR gets the vote representing the shrewd Harry Derham stable. He has progressed with each hurdle start since joining this yard, chasing home subsequent easy Swinton Hurdle winner Pickanumber last time, and a recent pipe-opener on the Flat should have put him spot on for this assignment. Clap Of Thunder, Belgoprince and Model Approach are others to note.
Zoustar (AUS)-Alexiade(Montjeu)
cp5(24)
(J Carthy/patrick John O'brien)
Rated 121
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 2 | -5.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
22nd Oct 24 Curragh(1m 4f Flat, Straight - Soft, yielding to soft in places Round - Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 86 18/1 11-0 Mr J H Williamson (7) 4th of 11 runners, 3.88L behind Smooth Tom
26th Sep 24 Listowel(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 116 12/1 10-7 D E Mullins 3rd of 12 runners, 0.75L and 5L behind Eagles Reign and Pinot Gris
10th Sep 24 Galway(1m 98yds Flat, Yielding) Rated 88 33/1 1 J A Heffernan 10th of 12 runners, 10.06L behind Clear Quartz
Mount Nelson (GB)-Side Saddle(Saddlers' Hall)
(13)
d1
(Dash Grange Stud)
Rated 120
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
| UK | 5 | 1 | 2 | -3.17 |
2nd Nov 24 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 5/6Fav 11-0 Sam Twiston-Davies 1st of 6 runners, by 4.75L and 14L from Illegal D ainay and The Ron Do Ron
11th Oct 24 Chepstow(2m 11yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) 15/8Fav 10-13 Sam Twiston-Davies 4th of 11 runners, 21.75L behind Palacio
31st Mar 24 Fairyhouse(2m Bumper, Heavy) 10/1 10-11 Mr Toby McCain-mitchell (7) 2nd of 14 runners, 13L behind Kopek Des Bordes
Markaz (IRE)-Bridgets Fable(Champs Elysees)
bl+(40)
d1
(Pimlico Racing Ireland/r Dooly)
Rated 119
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 2 | 1 | -3.40 |
6th Oct 24 Killarney(2m 1f Hurdle, Hurdle: Good to yielding. Chase: Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 113 9/4 10-9 E M O Sullivan (7) 3rd of 5 runners, 2L and 11L behind Al Gasparo and Lieber Nicc
30th Aug 24 Wexford(2m 190yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding. Good to Yielding after Race 3.) Rated 95 1/2Fav 12-0 E M O Sullivan (7) 1st of 13 runners, by 4L and 1.25L from Bayou Belle and Dream Once More
28th Aug 24 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 95 11/10Fav 12-0 Rachael Blackmore 1st of 16 runners, by 12L and 0.5L from Sydney Cruiser and Cailin Aibrean
Quotes on Chutzpal (IRE)
I'm really happy with that. We took a bit of a punt bringing him back, but he is going to get a fair hike after Wednesday and he seemed in great form. He got 16lb for Wednesday which was probably fair. I'm delighted for his owners, we've already had a lot of fun with him. We will give him a little break now, I'm not used to running them that quick. . He's got loads of options and could go back on the Flat. We'll back off him for a couple of weeks as he's been busy. I'm delighted for Ethan as well, he gave him a great ride.
After Chutzpal (IRE) finished 1st at Wexford on Fri, 30th Aug 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding
In the last 3 years Chutzpal (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Belgoprince (FR) | 1 | |
| 19th Jul 2023 Killarney(1m 6f 30yds, Flat Hcap, Yielding) Belgoprince (FR) 2nd (9/1 9-5 Rated 65) J J G Ryan 6.88L in front of Chutzpal (IRE) 11th (28/1 9-7 Rated 60) Andrew Joseph Slattery (15 ran) | ||
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Masterstroke (USA)-Santa Diana(Saint des Saints)
(29)
d2
(The Megsons)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.21 |
17th Oct 24 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 115 9/4Fav 11-11 Kielan Woods fell of 10 runners, in race won by Princess T
1st Apr 24 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 108 11/8Fav 11-4 Kielan Woods 1st of 10 runners, by 3L and 21L from Rascal and John Betjeman
29th Feb 24 Wetherby(2m Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 5/6Fav 11-0 Kielan Woods 1st of 8 runners, by 1L and 4.5L from I Wish You and Glimpse Of Glory
Almanzor (FR)-Moojeh(King's Best)
ts5cp4(21)
d1
(Dr Paul Kelly And Mr Vernon Taylor)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 2 | 2 | -0.42 |
25th Oct 24 Newbury(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Heavy (Soft in places)) Rated 79 15/2 9-5 Saffie Osborne 3rd of 11 runners, 0.75L and 8L behind Miller Spirit and Flash Bardot
25th Apr 24 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 106 4/6Fav 11-12 Lorcan Williams 2nd of 8 runners, 1.75L behind Pickanumber
20th Apr 24 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 145yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 106 5/6Fav 11-10 Paul O Brien 1st of 10 runners, by 3.25L and 7L from Bucephalus and Silverbridge
In the last 3 years Balhambar (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Can't Resist It (GB) | 1 | |
| 25th Jan 2024 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Can't Resist It (GB) 3rd (13/2 11-8) P J Brennan 7.75L in front of Balhambar (FR) 6th (33/1 11-8) Harry Cobden (14 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Whenskiesareblue(Presenting)
cp1(21)
d1
(Peter Bowen Racing Group)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 9 | 3 | 3 | -0.42 |
25th Oct 24 Cheltenham(2m 3f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 114 9/2 10-4 Sean Bowen 4th of 13 runners, 3.75L behind Wyenot
12th Oct 24 Chepstow(2m 11yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good to Soft; Chase: Good-Good to Soft in places) Rated 114 4/1 10-4 Shane Fenelon (5) unseated rider(11 ran) in race won by Dodger Long
27th Sep 24 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 113 11/2 10-8 Sean Bowen 3rd of 12 runners, 1.5L and 1.25L behind Flying Fortune and Ebony Warrior
In the last 3 years Letterston Lily (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Oct 2024 Cheltenham(2m 3f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Letterston Lily (GB) 4th (9/2 10-4 Rated 114) Sean Bowen 8.75L in front of Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 8th (10/1 10-4 Rated 112) James Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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Zarak (FR)-Waritta(Canford Cliffs)
(186)
d1
(Raceshare - Golden Maverick)
Rated 113
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 2 | 3 | -1.33 |
13th May 24 Hereford(2m 53yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 114 5/6Fav 11-10 G Sheehan 2nd of 5 runners, 8L behind Swift Hawk
5th Apr 24 Musselburgh(2m 1f 87yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 107 1/1Fav 11-1 G Sheehan 1st of 8 runners, by 2.25L and 3.25L from Latin Verse and Teorie
20th Mar 24 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds Hurdle, Soft) Rated 107 4/6Fav 11-0 G Sheehan 1st of 5 runners, by 5L and 13L from Ma Belle Artiste and Aire Spray
Westerner (GB)-All My Judges(Oscar)
(21)
d2
(Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson)
Rated 112
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 16 | 3 | 4 | -3.04 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
25th Oct 24 Cheltenham(2m 3f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 112 10/1 10-4 James Bowen 8th of 13 runners, 12.5L behind Wyenot
7th Sep 24 Stratford(2m 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 100 13/8Fav 11-4 James Bowen 1st of 9 runners, by 8L and 3.25L from Don Rafael and Pillar Of Steel
17th Aug 24 Market Rasen(2m 2f 140yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 90 5/1 11-1 James Bowen 1st of 13 runners, by 7L and 1.5L from Greatness Awaits and Don Rafael
In the last 3 years Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Letterston Lily (GB) | 1 | |
| 25th Oct 2024 Cheltenham(2m 3f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Letterston Lily (GB) 4th (9/2 10-4 Rated 114) Sean Bowen 8.75L in front of Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 8th (10/1 10-4 Rated 112) James Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Reves D'amour(Midnight Legend)
ts3(189)
(The Mustard)
Rated 110
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
10th May 24 Market Rasen(2m 125yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 6/4 11-4 J J Burke 2nd of 8 runners, 1L behind Ittack Blue
25th Jan 24 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) 13/2 11-8 P J Brennan 3rd of 14 runners, 3.5L and 4.25L behind Moon Chime and Jour D evasion
Oct 2023 Goffs Ireland Price: €35,000
19th Oct 23 Thurles(1m 7f 202yds Bumper, Soft, yielding in places) 6/1 11-6 Mr J H Williamson (7) 5th of 14 runners, 15L behind The Busy Fool
In the last 3 years Cant Resist It (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Balhambar (FR) | 1 | |
| 25th Jan 2024 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Can't Resist It (GB) 3rd (13/2 11-8) P J Brennan 7.75L in front of Balhambar (FR) 6th (33/1 11-8) Harry Cobden (14 ran) | ||
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Ribchester (IRE)-Merseybeat(New Approach)
cp+(49)
(The Good Stock Syndicate)
Rated 109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 1 | 1 | -0.80 |
27th Sep 24 Worcester(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 110 7/2 11-13 Jack Hogan 4th of 7 runners, 28.03L behind Razzo Italiano
7th Sep 24 Stratford(2m 70yds Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 5/4 11-5 James Bowen 2nd of 5 runners, 10L behind Roaring Legend
22nd Jul 24 Cartmel(2m 1f 46yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 6/5Fav 11-0 Sean Bowen 1st of 8 runners, by 2.75L and 11L from Raincloud and A Day To Dream
Galileo (IRE)-Silasol(Monsun)
ts2(146)
(Mr P J Vogt And Mr Bryan Drew)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
22nd Jun 24 Royal Ascot(2m 5f 143yds Flat, Good to Firm) Rated 101 14/1 9-4 Rossa Ryan 4th of 9 runners, 12.5L behind Uxmal
6th May 24 Kempton(2m 5f Maiden Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) 11/4 11-4 Harry Cobden 2nd of 8 runners, 2.25L behind Ideal Des Bordes
23rd Jan 24 Newbury(2m 69yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 6/4Fav 11-8 Harry Cobden 4th of 16 runners, 18L behind Be Aware
Prince Gibraltar (FR)-Zongoraora(Bering)
ts+(53)
(Tohali Partnership)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 0 | 5 | -10.00 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
23rd Sep 24 Listowel(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 76 14/1 8-2 M W Hassett (5) 7th of 9 runners, 11.75L behind Soaring Monarch
6th Sep 24 Down Royal(2m 2f 141yds Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Rated 77 4/1 9-13 C T Keane 6th of 9 runners, 10.25L behind Happy Jacky
9th Aug 24 Wexford(2m 160yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 100 7/2Fav 11-0 D King 3rd of 10 runners, 0.5L and 1L behind Tuckmill and Baltinglass Hill
Quotes on Belgoprince (FR)
it’s a great fella that owns him, Tommy Linehan. He runs a great pub in Trim and he comes in and rides out a couple for us every morning including this fella. He’s a good rider and rode as an amateur about 20 years ago. Everything went right for him today and he always showed that he’d do something like that. I thought that he wanted better ground but maybe that little ease helped him today. He’s a consistent dual-purpose horse.
After Belgoprince (FR) finished 1st at Navan on Wed, 20th Oct 2021 1m 6f Flat Hcap Yielding
In the last 3 years Belgoprince (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chutzpal (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Jul 2023 Killarney(1m 6f 30yds, Flat Hcap, Yielding) Belgoprince (FR) 2nd (9/1 9-5 Rated 65) J J G Ryan 6.88L in front of Chutzpal (IRE) 11th (28/1 9-7 Rated 60) Andrew Joseph Slattery (15 ran) | ||
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Kingston Hill (GB)-Albemarle(King's Best)
cp5(8)
d2
(Capp, Powell, Newman And Day)
Rated 104
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 12 | 2 | 3 | -4.42 |
7th Nov 24 Ludlow(2m 5f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 105 9/1 10-9 Mr Freddie Keighley (7) 5th of 10 runners, 6.06L behind Melton Mossy
18th Jul 24 Worcester(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 105 5/2Fav 12-0 Sean Bowen 7th of 10 runners, 10L behind Caldwell
25th Jun 24 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 104 9/4Fav 11-7 Mr Freddie Keighley (7) 2nd of 10 runners, 5.5L behind Parikarma
Hillstar (GB)-Annamatopoeia(Luso)
(76)
(The Pant Wilkin Partnership 002)
Rated 105
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 2 | -3.00 |
31st Aug 24 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 6/1 10-11 Alan Johns 3rd of 10 runners, nk and 14L behind Brave Knight and Dodger Long
9th Jul 24 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds Hurdle, Soft) 17/2 10-10 Alan Johns 2nd of 11 runners, 2.5L behind Light Fandango
30th May 24 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds Maiden Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 80/1 10-10 Alan Johns 5th of 13 runners, 15.5L behind Double Dragon
Dawn Approach (IRE)-Mainicin(Teofilo)
bl7(14)
d1
(Mr J Fyffe)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.61 |
1st Nov 24 Wetherby(2m Hurdle, Good) Rated 117 11/4 11-0 R T Dunne fell of 7 runners, in race won by Liam Swagger
20th Oct 24 Kempton(2m Hurdle, Good) 9/4 11-6 R T Dunne 1st of 6 runners, by 2.25L and 7.5L from Usuario Amigo and Justice Roll
1st Oct 24 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) 4/11Fav 11-2 B Hughes 1st of 7 runners, by 19L and 0.5L from Maple and There s No Limit
Iffraaj (GB)-Danehill Dreamer(Danehill)
hd5(42)
(Filly My Glass Syndicate)
Rated 86
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 0 | 1 | -7.00 |
4th Oct 24 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 85 4/1Fav 11-4 D E Mullins 3rd of 14 runners, 1.75L and 0.5L behind Hollow Spark and Ballycommon Chapel
3rd Aug 24 Galway(1m 3f 180yds Flat Hcap, N.H.: Yielding. Flat: Soft) Rated 75 40/1 9-11 J A Heffernan 9th of 12 runners, 10.81L behind Oriole
5th Jul 24 Cork(2m 190yds Hcap Hurdle, Good; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 4) Rated 88 8/1 11-7 Jack Foley 13th of 15 runners, 35.78L behind Contrapposto
Quotes on Dream Escape (GB)
I always thought a lot of him but it just didn't materialise until now. He handles good ground so well that we were afraid of the ground but were confident enough. He'll go hurdling - that's the plan and he's the first winner for the syndicate who are five women from Tinryland, Co Carlow, who couldn't be here but will be delighted.
After Dream Escape (GB) finished 1st at Killarney on Sat, 30th Sep 2023 1m 3f Flat Maiden Heavy
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2023 Impose Toi 5 11-12 N de Boinville 2/1Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2022 Contrapposto 8 10-7 M J M O'Sullivan 28/1 (R Donohoe)
2021 Mc Alpine 7 11-0 J P O'Sullivan 33/1 (P J Rothwell)
2020 Lively Citizen 5 10-8 Charlie Deutsch 33/1 (D J Jeffreys)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Can't Resist It, Clap Of Thunder, Model Approach, Fasol, Razzle Dazzle Boy. Cheekpiece Letterston Lily» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 4/1 Fasol, 6/1 Wreckless Eric, 7/1 Balhambar, 8/1 Letterston Lily, 10/1 Belgoprince, Golden Maverick, Clap Of Thunder, 12/1 Chutzpal, Model Approach, Can't Resist It, 16/1 Bright Legend, 20/1 Cavern Club, 25/1 Dream Escape, Callin Baton Rouge, 33/1 Razzle Dazzle Boy, Shinji.
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
