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Punchestown 2024
Punchestown 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good, Good to Yielding in placesBallygowan Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 180yds. 1.35
2m. 180yds. Maiden Hurdle 4-y-o plus 23 Declared
Ballygowan Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
of €10,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00 Overcast and dry
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Henry de Bromhead took this race last year and has prospects with LE COQ HARDI. This Youmzain gelding made his track debut in third in a more than decent bumper at Thurles, and there was merit in his fourth over flights at Punchestown in November. Mordor looks the danger. He was thought good enough to contest the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival in March, but was brought down. A subsequent third in Limerick wasn't his best, however, he should appreciate this company. Old Port hasn't completed in his last last two starts, but has a chance on his third at Cork in December while Dromineer Smurphy is another to consider.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 2nd May) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
The Gurkha (IRE)-Misty Lane(Ad Valorem)
hd1(113) (DubEye Racing Syndicate)
Australia (GB)-Forces Of Darkness(Lawman)
(9)
(Premier Racing Club)
In the last 3 years Edge Of Darkness (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| High Honour (GB) | 1 | |
| 6th Sep 2022 Goodwood(1m , Flat Maiden, Soft) High Honour (GB) 1st (6/4Fav 9-7) W Buick 3.25L in front of Edge Of Darkness (IRE) 4th (7/1 9-7) R Kingscote (7 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years High Honour (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Edge Of Darkness (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Sep 2022 Goodwood(1m , Flat Maiden, Soft) High Honour (GB) 1st (6/4Fav 9-7) W Buick 3.25L in front of Edge Of Darkness (IRE) 4th (7/1 9-7) R Kingscote (7 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Zero Fighter (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kartel And Co (FR) | 1 | |
| 24th Apr 2024 Bellewstown(2m 1f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Zero Fighter (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-7) J C Gainford 20.13L in front of Kartel And Co (FR) 14th (100/1 11-7) S D Torrens (16 ran) | ||
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| African Lady (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Apr 2024 Bellewstown(2m 1f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Zero Fighter (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-7) J C Gainford 18.63L in front of African Lady (IRE) 13th (9/1 11-0) S W Flanagan (16 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Varnay(Machiavellian)
(17) (Mrs Rose Byrne)
Sageburg (IRE)-Christina(King's Theatre)
(20)
(Trevor LeopoldPhilip Smith, D P Connolly & Catherine Connolly)
In the last 3 years Gustavo Goodway (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Wardens Whisper (IRE) | 2 | |
| 16th Apr 2024 Naas(2m 3f 70yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Gustavo Goodway (IRE) 11th (200/1 11-9) P J O'Hanlon 63.38L in front of Wardens Whisper (IRE) 18th (200/1 11-9) J P O'Sullivan (18 ran) | ||
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| 16th Mar 2024 Thurles(1m 7f 202yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Gustavo Goodway (IRE) 9th (66/1 11-12) M M McDonagh 5.25L in front of Wardens Whisper (IRE) 12th (66/1 11-12) D J Gilligan (18 ran) | ||
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Kalanisi (IRE)-South Circle(Desert King)
hd7(10)
(William Anderson)
Rated 85
In the last 3 years Kalsman (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Pahlavi (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Jun 2023 Down Royal(2m 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Kalsman (IRE) unseated rider (150/1 10-13) P J O'Hanlon Pahlavi (IRE) carried out (4/1 11-4) J S McGarvey (11 ran) | ||
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Rule Of Law (USA)-Doncisha(Westerner)
(63) (William Hurley & Mrs Aisling Hurley)
Palavicini (USA)-Persian Memories(Indian Ridge)
(303)
(Shark Hanlon Racing Club)
In the last 3 years Pahlavi (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kalsman (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Jun 2023 Down Royal(2m 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Kalsman (IRE) unseated rider (150/1 10-13) P J O'Hanlon Pahlavi (IRE) carried out (4/1 11-4) J S McGarvey (11 ran) | ||
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Racinger (FR)-Sweet Favardy(Kapgarde)
(12)
(John SynnottKevin Sexton, James Convery & James McIlwee)
In the last 3 years Kartel And Co (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Zero Fighter (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Apr 2024 Bellewstown(2m 1f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Zero Fighter (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-7) J C Gainford 20.13L in front of Kartel And Co (FR) 14th (100/1 11-7) S D Torrens (16 ran) | ||
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| Drum Roll (FR) | 1 | |
| 31st Mar 2024 Cork(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy) Kartel And Co (FR) 11th (125/1 11-4) P J O'Hanlon Drum Roll (FR) unseated rider (20/1 11-0) J C Gainford (14 ran) | ||
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| African Lady (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Apr 2024 Bellewstown(2m 1f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) African Lady (IRE) 13th (9/1 11-0) S W Flanagan 1.50L in front of Kartel And Co (FR) 14th (100/1 11-7) S D Torrens (16 ran) | ||
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Vendangeur (IRE)-Dubai City(Dubai Destination)
hd1(207) (Eoghan Michael Wallis & Gerard Fintan Wallis)
In the last 3 years Drum Roll (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kartel And Co (FR) | 1 | |
| 31st Mar 2024 Cork(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy) Kartel And Co (FR) 11th (125/1 11-4) P J O'Hanlon Drum Roll (FR) unseated rider (20/1 11-0) J C Gainford (14 ran) | ||
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Youmzain (IRE)-Wider World(Dubai Destination)
(20)
(Twenty Fine Men Syndicate)
In the last 3 years Wardens Whisper (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Gustavo Goodway (IRE) | 2 | |
| 16th Apr 2024 Naas(2m 3f 70yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Gustavo Goodway (IRE) 11th (200/1 11-9) P J O'Hanlon 63.38L in front of Wardens Whisper (IRE) 18th (200/1 11-9) J P O'Sullivan (18 ran) | ||
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| 16th Mar 2024 Thurles(1m 7f 202yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Gustavo Goodway (IRE) 9th (66/1 11-12) M M McDonagh 5.25L in front of Wardens Whisper (IRE) 12th (66/1 11-12) D J Gilligan (18 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years African Lady (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Zero Fighter (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Apr 2024 Bellewstown(2m 1f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Zero Fighter (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-7) J C Gainford 18.63L in front of African Lady (IRE) 13th (9/1 11-0) S W Flanagan (16 ran) | ||
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| Kartel And Co (FR) | 1 | |
| 24th Apr 2024 Bellewstown(2m 1f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) African Lady (IRE) 13th (9/1 11-0) S W Flanagan 1.50L in front of Kartel And Co (FR) 14th (100/1 11-7) S D Torrens (16 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Belle Of The Moor(King's Theatre)
(Winning Ways Vesta Syndicate)
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2023 Top Speed 6 11-4 M P O'Connor 7/2 (Henry De Bromhead)
2022 Gaelic Arc 6 11-8 N T Prendergast 25/1 (John Patrick Ryan)
2021 Don Diablo 6 11-2 J C Gainford 3/1 (Mrs Denise Foster)
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 - Over Hurdles Edge Of Darkness, Ballinearla Girl, March Law, Sarrealta, High Honour, Shinnhill. Hood Ballinearla Girl, Old Port» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 2/1 Mordor, 9/2 Old Port, 10/1 Le Coq Hardi, Pahlavi, 12/1 High Honour, Dromineer Smurphy, Edge Of Darkness, Giant Haystacks, March Law, 14/1 Buttoned Up, 16/1 Kalsman, 20/1 Ballinearla Girl, Nemo, 25/1 Zero Fighter, Garrick Painter, Whatsanotheryear, 50/1 Drum Roll, 66/1 Shinnhill, 100/1 Others.
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.
