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Punchestown 2023
Punchestown 2023
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good to Yielding, Yielding in placesIrish Mirror Novice Hurdle
(Grade 1) of €125,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 7f. 180yds. 5.20
2m. 7f. 180yds. Hurdle 4-y-o plus 11 Declared
Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle
(Grade 1) of €125,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €75,000.00 2nd - €25,000.00 3rd - €12,500.00 4th - €6,250.00 5th - €3,750.00 6th - €2,500.00 Overcast
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Unbeaten THE NICE GUY was a revelation over an extended 2m7f in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham and has had over a month off since those exertions. He drew five lengths clear of Minella Cocooner which was a some performance, particularly as Willie Mullins said afterwards that he shows nothing at home. A horse that keeps improving on the track is certainly one to keep on the right side of. Minella Crooner will be fresh as he was forced to miss Cheltenham. He has two and three quarter lengths to find with Minella Cocooner after being beaten into second by him in the Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival. That is feasible, though, as he is two from two in Punchestown. Bardenstown Lad stayed on for third in the Albert Bartlett after hitting a flat spot and cheekpieces could help him. Hollow Games is far from out of it.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Pougatcheva(Epervier Bleu)
cp1(40)
d2
(Ms Caroline Ahearn)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Bardenstown Lad (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Good Time Jonny (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen 33.00L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| Ramillies (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen 11.00L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper (16 ran) | ||
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| The Nice Guy (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 9.25L in front of Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen (16 ran) | ||
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| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend 4.25L in front of Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen (16 ran) | ||
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Notnowcato (GB)-Cluain Easa(Accordion)
(24)
(Simon Munir & Isaac Souede)
Rated 137
In the last 3 years Bronn (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hollow Games (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Hollow Games (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 11-10) D N Russell 28.00L in front of Bronn (IRE) 5th (17/2 11-10) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-10) D E Mullins 31.25L in front of Bronn (IRE) 5th (17/2 11-10) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Minella Crooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10) J W Kennedy 28.50L in front of Bronn (IRE) 5th (17/2 11-10) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Daily Present (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2022 Navan(2m 6f 90yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy, soft in places Chase - Soft, heavy in places) Daily Present (IRE) 1st (7/4Fav 11-4 Rated 128) S F O'Keeffe 1.25L in front of Bronn (IRE) 2nd (15/8 11-4) P Townend (6 ran) | ||
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Mahler (GB)-Another Present(Presenting)
(46)
(DKCR Partnership)
Rated 133
In the last 3 years Daily Present (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Bronn (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2022 Navan(2m 6f 90yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy, soft in places Chase - Soft, heavy in places) Daily Present (IRE) 1st (7/4Fav 11-4 Rated 128) S F O'Keeffe 1.25L in front of Bronn (IRE) 2nd (15/8 11-4) P Townend (6 ran) | ||
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Shirocco (GER)-Shaylejon(Old Vic)
ts9(40)
(A Shiels, Donal Gavigan & Niall Reilly)
Rated 139
In the last 3 years Good Time Jonny (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Bardenstown Lad (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen 33.00L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| Ramillies (IRE) | 2 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper 22.00L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| 26th Dec 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Soft (Hurdle/bumper), Yielding (Chase)) Good Time Jonny (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-2) Mr B W Harvey 4.75L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 4th (5/4Fav 11-4) R Deegan (12 ran) | ||
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| The Nice Guy (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 42.25L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend 37.25L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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Beat Hollow (GB)-I'm Grand(Raise A Grand)
ts2(40)
c1
(Bective Stud)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Hollow Games (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-10) D E Mullins 3.25L in front of Hollow Games (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 11-10) D N Russell (7 ran) | ||
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| Bronn (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Hollow Games (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 11-10) D N Russell 28.00L in front of Bronn (IRE) 5th (17/2 11-10) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Minella Crooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10) J W Kennedy .50L in front of Hollow Games (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 11-10) D N Russell (7 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Journey With Me (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Minella Crooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding to Soft Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Journey With Me (IRE) 1st (3/1 12-0) Rachael Blackmore 3.50L in front of Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (12/1 12-0) J W Kennedy (9 ran) | ||
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Mustameet (USA)-Lady Conn(Whitmore's Conn)
(59)
(Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 138
Flemensfirth (USA)-Askanna(Old Vic)
hd3(40)
(David Bobbett)
Rated 147
In the last 3 years Minella Cocooner (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Good Time Jonny (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend 37.25L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| Bardenstown Lad (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend 4.25L in front of Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen (16 ran) | ||
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| Ramillies (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend 15.25L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper (16 ran) | ||
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| Hollow Games (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-10) D E Mullins 3.25L in front of Hollow Games (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 11-10) D N Russell (7 ran) | ||
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| The Nice Guy (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 5.00L in front of Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend (16 ran) | ||
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| Bronn (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-10) D E Mullins 31.25L in front of Bronn (IRE) 5th (17/2 11-10) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Minella Crooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-10) D E Mullins 2.75L in front of Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Laren(Monsun)
(81)
c2
(KTDA Racing, Nick Courtney & Cillian Moran)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Minella Crooner (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hollow Games (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10) J W Kennedy .50L in front of Hollow Games (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 11-10) D N Russell (7 ran) | ||
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| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-10) D E Mullins 2.75L in front of Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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| Journey With Me (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding to Soft Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Journey With Me (IRE) 1st (3/1 12-0) Rachael Blackmore 3.50L in front of Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (12/1 12-0) J W Kennedy (9 ran) | ||
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| Bronn (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 6f 45yds, Hurdle, Yielding) Minella Crooner (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10) J W Kennedy 28.50L in front of Bronn (IRE) 5th (17/2 11-10) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Mrs Wallensky(Roselier)
ts5(40)
c1
(Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate)
Rated 138
In the last 3 years Ramillies (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Good Time Jonny (IRE) | 2 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper 22.00L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| 26th Dec 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Soft (Hurdle/bumper), Yielding (Chase)) Good Time Jonny (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-2) Mr B W Harvey 4.75L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 4th (5/4Fav 11-4) R Deegan (12 ran) | ||
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| Bardenstown Lad (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen 11.00L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper (16 ran) | ||
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| The Nice Guy (IRE) | 2 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 20.25L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper (16 ran) | ||
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| 30th Jan 2022 Naas(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places; Yielding after Race 7) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (6/5Fav 12-0) P Townend 12.00L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 3rd (11/2 12-0) D E Mullins (22 ran) | ||
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| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend 15.25L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper (16 ran) | ||
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Fame And Glory (GB)-Kilbarry Beauty(Saffron Walden)
(40)
d1
(Malcolm C Denmark)
Rated 153
In the last 3 years The Nice Guy (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Good Time Jonny (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 42.25L in front of Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-8 Rated 146) K C Sexton (16 ran) | ||
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| Bardenstown Lad (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 9.25L in front of Bardenstown Lad (GB) 3rd (20/1 11-8 Rated 140) Sean Bowen (16 ran) | ||
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| Ramillies (IRE) | 2 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 20.25L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-8) B J Cooper (16 ran) | ||
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| 30th Jan 2022 Naas(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places; Yielding after Race 7) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (6/5Fav 12-0) P Townend 12.00L in front of Ramillies (IRE) 3rd (11/2 12-0) D E Mullins (22 ran) | ||
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| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) The Nice Guy (IRE) 1st (18/1 11-8) S F O'Keeffe 5.00L in front of Minella Cocooner (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-8 Rated 146) P Townend (16 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2021 Galopin Des Champs 5 11-11 P Townend 13/8Fav (W P Mullins)
2020 Abandoned
2019 Minella Indo 6 11-10 Rachael Blackmore 5/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2018 Next Destination 6 11-10 P Townend 5/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2017 Champagne Classic 6 11-10 B J Cooper 14/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2016 Bellshill 6 11-10 R Walsh 2/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Killultagh Vic 6 11-10 P Townend 8/1 (W P Mullins)
2014 Beat That 6 11-10 B J Geraghty 11/8Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2013 Morning Assembly 6 11-10 D J Condon 14/1 (P A Fahy)
2012 Marasonnien 6 11-10 P Townend 12/1 (W P Mullins)
2011 Askanna 6 11-1 Mr B O'Neill 33/1 (Colin Bowe)
2010 Rigour Back Bob 5 11-7 B J Geraghty 6/1 (E J O'Grady)
2009 The Midnight Club 8 11-6 E Mullins 7/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2008 Got Attitude 5 11-5 B J Geraghty 16/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
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 - Cheekpiece Bardenstown Lad» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 9/4 The Nice Guy, 3/1 Minella Cocooner, 6/1 Minella Crooner, 7/1 Journey With Me, 8/1 Bronn, 10/1 Hollow Games, 12/1 Bardenstown Lad, 20/1 Daily Present, 25/1 Ramillies, 33/1 Good Time Jonny, Meet And Greet.
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.
