
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
of £8,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 3f. 88yds. 2.50
2m. 3f. 88yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 5) 4-y-o plus 12 Declared
Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
of £8,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £4,225.00 2nd - £1,944.00 3rd - £972.00 4th - £486.00 5th - £242.00
Formscan - JAMAICAINE has proven a different proposition the last twice, justifying favouritism in comfortable style at Hereford on both occasions, and the seven-year-old is progressing at a rapid rate of knots. This looks another good opportunity and she can continue on her upward curve. Vanilla Dancer produced an improved display when making the frame at Catterick and is one to keep an eye on, along with Newcastle third Joto.


Martinborough (JPN)-Desideria(Coktail Jet)
(11)
(Mr John P McManus)
Rated 100
Won When Rated 86


Dragon Dancer (GB)-Vanilla Delight(Orpen)
(38)
(Garry Thexton & Chris Grant)
Rated 91
In the last 3 years Vanilla Dancer (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lillistar (GB) | 2 | |
| 11th Apr 2025 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Lillistar (GB) 2nd (4/1 10-9 Rated 79) B Hughes 1.50L in front of Vanilla Dancer (GB) 3rd (7/2Fav 11-6 Rated 95) William Maggs (9 ran) | ||
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| 15th Feb 2024 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Vanilla Dancer (GB) 4th (10/3 11-4) Danny McMenamin 17.25L in front of Lillistar (GB) 8th (40/1 10-3) Emma Smith-Chaston (9 ran) | ||
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| Somebodycomegether (GB) | 2 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Somebodycomegether (GB) 1st (11/2 10-4 Rated 81) Aaron Anderson 10.50L in front of Vanilla Dancer (GB) 3rd (5/1 11-6 Rated 92) Danny McMenamin (10 ran) | ||
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| 6th Nov 2025 Sedgefield(2m 5f 34yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Somebodycomegether (GB) 2nd (17/2 10-7 Rated 80) Aaron Anderson 9.75L in front of Vanilla Dancer (GB) 6th (5/1 11-11 Rated 93) Danny McMenamin (10 ran) | ||
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| Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Sep 2025 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) 7th (22/1 11-5 Rated 89) Nathan Moscrop Vanilla Dancer (GB) fell (13/2 11-9 Rated 93) Danny McMenamin (12 ran) | ||
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Vendangeur (IRE)-Turmoss(Turgeon)
(27)
(Folk From The Shire)
Rated 90
Won When Rated 98


Outstrip (GB)-Absent Amy(Redback)
ts5cp+(38)
d1
(Hill House Racing Club)
Rated 88
In the last 3 years Somebodycomegether (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Vanilla Dancer (GB) | 2 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Somebodycomegether (GB) 1st (11/2 10-4 Rated 81) Aaron Anderson 10.50L in front of Vanilla Dancer (GB) 3rd (5/1 11-6 Rated 92) Danny McMenamin (10 ran) | ||
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| 6th Nov 2025 Sedgefield(2m 5f 34yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Somebodycomegether (GB) 2nd (17/2 10-7 Rated 80) Aaron Anderson 9.75L in front of Vanilla Dancer (GB) 6th (5/1 11-11 Rated 93) Danny McMenamin (10 ran) | ||
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| Anamanda (FR) | 1 | |
| 24th Sep 2025 Perth(2m 7f 207yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Somebodycomegether (GB) 5th (20/1 10-11 Rated 82) Aaron Anderson .75L in front of Anamanda (FR) 6th (12/1 11-11 Rated 91) Bruce Lynn (10 ran) | ||
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Reliable Man (GB)-Anyana(Nathaniel)
cp2(46)
(Turcan Stewart Borwick Robertson)
Rated 86
In the last 3 years Anamanda (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lillistar (GB) | 1 | |
| 8th Dec 2025 Musselburgh(2m 3f 171yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Lillistar (GB) 2nd (10/1 10-10 Rated 82) B Hughes 11.75L in front of Anamanda (FR) 5th (8/1 11-3 Rated 89) Bruce Lynn (6 ran) | ||
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| Somebodycomegether (GB) | 1 | |
| 24th Sep 2025 Perth(2m 7f 207yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Somebodycomegether (GB) 5th (20/1 10-11 Rated 82) Aaron Anderson .75L in front of Anamanda (FR) 6th (12/1 11-11 Rated 91) Bruce Lynn (10 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Pedisnap(Footstepsinthesand)
(78)
(Weight, Howe & Oliver)
Rated 85
In the last 3 years Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Vanilla Dancer (GB) | 1 | |
| 30th Sep 2025 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) 7th (22/1 11-5 Rated 89) Nathan Moscrop Vanilla Dancer (GB) fell (13/2 11-9 Rated 93) Danny McMenamin (12 ran) | ||
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| Joto (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Jan 2025 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Joto (GB) 5th (40/1 11-1) Danny McMenamin 10.75L in front of Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) 7th (50/1 11-1) Nathan Moscrop (11 ran) | ||
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Zoustar (AUS)-Langlauf(Raven's Pass)
(28)
(Mr John Sidebottom & Mrs Kate Sidebott)
Rated 82
In the last 3 years Lillistar (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Vanilla Dancer (GB) | 2 | |
| 11th Apr 2025 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Lillistar (GB) 2nd (4/1 10-9 Rated 79) B Hughes 1.50L in front of Vanilla Dancer (GB) 3rd (7/2Fav 11-6 Rated 95) William Maggs (9 ran) | ||
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| 15th Feb 2024 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Vanilla Dancer (GB) 4th (10/3 11-4) Danny McMenamin 17.25L in front of Lillistar (GB) 8th (40/1 10-3) Emma Smith-Chaston (9 ran) | ||
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| Anamanda (FR) | 1 | |
| 8th Dec 2025 Musselburgh(2m 3f 171yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Lillistar (GB) 2nd (10/1 10-10 Rated 82) B Hughes 11.75L in front of Anamanda (FR) 5th (8/1 11-3 Rated 89) Bruce Lynn (6 ran) | ||
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Dragon Dancer (GB)-Mcgregor's Cottage(Brian Boru)
ts3(43)
(Mrs D W Davenport)
Rated 76
In the last 3 years Joto (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th Jan 2025 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Joto (GB) 5th (40/1 11-1) Danny McMenamin 10.75L in front of Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) 7th (50/1 11-1) Nathan Moscrop (11 ran) | ||
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Poet's Voice (GB)-Tidal Moon(Sea The Stars)
(58)
(M Simmons,s Woodcock And Miss Ld Sanders)
Rated 72
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
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)
Probable SP 1/1 Jamaicaine, 11/2 Somebodycomegether, 7/1 Vanilla Dancer, 8/1 Lillistar, 12/1 Joto, 16/1 The Last Drop, Keep It Cool, 20/1 Snapaudaciaheros, Anamanda, 25/1 Genies Girl, 50/1 Rhyme Scheme, 66/1 Little Soiree.
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.






