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Punchestown
Fri 1st May

Formscan By John O'Riordan - Trainer Martin Brassil struck with a bumper winner earlier in the week and, CITYOFBLINDINLITES stands out here. Runner-up on his racecourse debut in a decent contest at Leopardstown over Christmas, the form of that race received a significant boost when the winner, The Mourne Rambler, went on to land the Cheltenham bumper. Almost certainly kept fresh with this race in mind, the five-year-old should be very hard to beat. Third in that aforementioned Leopardstown race, the Gordon Elliott-trained Premier Division looks the main threat. He will need to improve to overturn that form with the selection but cannot be discounted. Heldam has yet to live up to the hype but is almost certainly better than he has shown to date.

1
0-
Ajp Falco (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Wings Of Eagles (FR)-Padraig's Joy(Vinnie Roe)

(152) (John Palmer)

2
2-
Cityofblindinlites (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Vadamos (FR)-Mazagee(Muhtathir)

ts2hd2(126) (Sean & Bernardine Mulryan)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cityofblindinlites (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Heldam (FR)1
26th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) Cityofblindinlites (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-10) Mr F Maguire 10.00L in front of Heldam (FR) 6th (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (12 ran)
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Premier Division (IRE)1
26th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) Cityofblindinlites (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-10) Mr F Maguire 2.25L in front of Premier Division (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-10) Mr H C Swan (12 ran)
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3
3
Colwyn Bay (FR) 7,b g 12-0

Falco (USA)-Eudora (King's Best)

(29) (Ros Na Farraige Syndicate)

4
9-
Dark Eagle (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Wings Of Eagles (FR)-Minoras Return(Bob's Return)

ts1(126) (Robin McNeilly & Mrs Dorothy McNeilly)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dark Eagle (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jukebox Charlie (IRE)1
26th Dec 2025 Down Royal(2m 1f 53yds, Bumper, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) Dark Eagle (IRE) 9th (40/1 11-7) Eoghan Finegan 81.28L in front of Jukebox Charlie (IRE) 14th (14/1 11-7) Mr D Allen (15 ran)
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5
Denham Rock (IRE) 5,ch g 12-0

Mahler (GB)-Denham Sound(Champs Elysees)

(C Byrnes)

6
7-3
Gonewild (IRE) 5,ch g 12-0

Free Eagle (IRE)-Gone Dancin(Mastercraftsman)

ts2(26) (Friarsland Partnership)

7
16-3
Heldam (FR) 5,ch g 12-0

Doctor Dino (FR)-Catmoves(Medicean)

(75) bf (Bryan Drew)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Heldam (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Premier Division (IRE)1
26th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) Premier Division (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-10) Mr H C Swan 7.75L in front of Heldam (FR) 6th (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (12 ran)
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Cityofblindinlites (IRE)1
26th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) Cityofblindinlites (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-10) Mr F Maguire 10.00L in front of Heldam (FR) 6th (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (12 ran)
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8
0-
Jukebox Charlie (IRE) 5,gr g 12-0

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-The Green Lady(Westerner)

(126) (George Moore)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jukebox Charlie (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Dark Eagle (IRE)1
26th Dec 2025 Down Royal(2m 1f 53yds, Bumper, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) Dark Eagle (IRE) 9th (40/1 11-7) Eoghan Finegan 81.28L in front of Jukebox Charlie (IRE) 14th (14/1 11-7) Mr D Allen (15 ran)
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9
3/
Killultagh Fox (IRE) 7,ch g 12-0

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Killultagh Sarah(Definite Article)

(933) (Mrs Rose Boyd & Mrs Marie J Armstrong)

10
3-
Ladbroke Grove (FR) 5,b g 12-0

Beaumec De Houelle (FR)-Cool Raise(Sagacity)

ts2(363) (Sean & Bernardine Mulryan)

11
1-23
Largy Star (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Blue Bresil (FR)-Ballinahow Star(Definite Article)

ts2(27) (S P O'Connor)

12
4
Lyrical Park (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Lyrical Theatre(King's Theatre)

(26) (Coolmara Stables Limited)

13
5-2
Macdonagh Park (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Las Princess(Oscar)

(26) (Treacy & Hogan Partnership)

14
52-2
Muckanagh Lough (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Ile En Crise(Flemensfirth)

(15) (Rebel Gold Partnership)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Muckanagh Lough (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Premier Division (IRE)1
29th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Premier Division (IRE) 3rd (11/10Fav 12-0) Mr P W Mullins 28.50L in front of Muckanagh Lough (IRE) 5th (125/1 11-7) Mr R M Staunton (11 ran)
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15
40-
Ned Hill (FR) 6,gr g 12-0

Doctor Dino (FR)-Solvalla(Al Namix)

(365) (Stewart Andrew)

16
33-
Premier Division (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Walk In The Park (IRE)-La Bella Roma(Presenting)

(126) (Edelle Logan)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Premier Division (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Muckanagh Lough (IRE)1
29th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Premier Division (IRE) 3rd (11/10Fav 12-0) Mr P W Mullins 28.50L in front of Muckanagh Lough (IRE) 5th (125/1 11-7) Mr R M Staunton (11 ran)
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Heldam (FR)1
26th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) Premier Division (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-10) Mr H C Swan 7.75L in front of Heldam (FR) 6th (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (12 ran)
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Cityofblindinlites (IRE)1
26th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) Cityofblindinlites (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-10) Mr F Maguire 2.25L in front of Premier Division (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-10) Mr H C Swan (12 ran)
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17
p-
Rattledelatch (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Jet Away (GB)-Nia(Beneficial)

(174) (John Joseph Flynn, Conor Lannen & Mrs Miriam Queally)

18
5-24
Reckless (FR) 5,b g 12-0

Doctor Dino (FR)-Garmerita(Poliglote)

(55) (Gigginstown House Stud)

19
1-22
Thinkitdontjinxit (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Vadamos (FR)-Moonlit Theatre(King's Theatre)

(57) (Gigginstown House Stud)

20
Tubberfinn Gordon (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Austrian School (IRE)-In Conn Trol(Whitmore's Conn)

(Breffni O'Rourke)

22
Holly's Thunder (IRE) 5,b m 11-7

Crystal Ocean (GB)-Dalamine(Sillery)

(R H Fowler, Mrs A Frost & David Hammond)

23
434-
Muted Melody (IRE) 5,b f 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Miss Faugheen(Califet)

hd4(210) (P D O'Keeffe)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
C Byrnes
2023 - Walk Away Harry(11/1), 2022 - Green Glory(25/1)
2
Martin Brassil
2024 - Don'tstopthemusic(5/2), 2019 - Longhouse Poet(6/1)
1
Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
2017 - Canardier(8/1)
1
Emmet Mullins
2025 - Soldier In Milan(5/2)
1
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
2021 - My Mate Mozzie(9/4Fav)
1
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2018 - Lone Wolf(6/1)
1
Philip Hobbs
2016 - No Comment(7/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
3
Mr D O'Connor
2024 - Don'tstopthemusic(5/2), 2019 - Longhouse Poet(6/1), 2018 - Lone Wolf(6/1)
2
Mr R W Barron
2023 - Walk Away Harry(11/1), 2022 - Green Glory(25/1)
1
Mr J J Codd
2016 - No Comment(7/2)
1
Mr J L Gleeson
2025 - Soldier In Milan(5/2)
1
Mr M J O'Hare
2017 - Canardier(8/1)
1
Mr P W Mullins
2021 - My Mate Mozzie(9/4Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
7
5yo
2023 - Walk Away Harry(11/1), 2022 - Green Glory(25/1), 2021 - My Mate Mozzie(9/4Fav), 2019 - Longhouse Poet(6/1), 2018 - Lone Wolf(6/1), 2017 - Canardier(8/1), 2016 - No Comment(7/2)
1
6yo
2025 - Soldier In Milan(5/2)
1
7yo
2024 - Don'tstopthemusic(5/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Kayf Tara (GB)
2024 - Don'tstopthemusic(5/2), 2016 - No Comment(7/2)
1
Born To Sea (IRE)
2021 - My Mate Mozzie(9/4Fav)
1
Crillon (FR)
2017 - Canardier(8/1)
1
Fame And Glory (GB)
2022 - Green Glory(25/1)
1
Gold Well (GB)
2018 - Lone Wolf(6/1)
1
Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
2025 - Soldier In Milan(5/2)
1
Walk In The Park (IRE)
2023 - Walk Away Harry(11/1)
1
Yeats (IRE)
2019 - Longhouse Poet(6/1)

First Time - Tonguestrap Dark Eagle» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 15/8 Cityofblindinlites, 7/2 Premier Division, 9/2 Heldam, 10/1 Thinkitdontjinxit, 14/1 Gonewild, 16/1 Muckanagh Lough, Ladbroke Grove, Largy Star, Reckless, 25/1 Ned Hill, Killultagh Fox, Denham Rock, 33/1 Macdonagh Park, Colwyn Bay, 50/1 Holly's Thunder, Muted Melody, 66/1 Lyrical Park, Tubberfinn Gordon, Rattledelatch, Jukebox Charlie, Dark Eagle, Ajp Falco, Delorean Dynamite.

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.