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Punchestown 2026
Punchestown 2026
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Race Type
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good - Yielding William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
(0-100) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus 3m. 154yds. 6.28
3m. 154yds. Hcap Hurdle 4-y-o plus 19 Declared
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
(0-100) of €10,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
Formscan By Gary Carson - LIVE TO LAUGH looks nicely treated back over hurdles. The Califet gelding has won his last two over fences in fine style and has gone up 18lb as a result. He competes here off the same mark he had when winning his first handicap chase in Thurles last month. Dolly Watkins stretched away to win in good style at Limerick last time and going a bit further now could unlock further improvement. She could prove the danger. Coppola has been hitting the crossbar and should be thereabouts again. Recent winners Midleton Rare and Sean Mc are others that have to come into calculations.
Champs Elysees (GB)-Brooklyn Babe(Robin Des Champs)
ts+cp9(6)
d1
(Four Provinces Of Ireland Syndicate)
Rated 102
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 23 | 4 | 3 | -1.50 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
18th Apr 26 Bellewstown(3m 5yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 96 6/1 10-12 Mr Alan O Sullivan (7) 1st of 15 runners, by 1.5L and nk from Schiehallion and Hey Babbs
29th Mar 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 185yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Rated 97 12/1 10-13 J W Kennedy 4th of 10 runners, 9L behind Better Times
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 99 16/1 11-13 C Stone-Walsh 10th of 18 runners, 29.5L behind Let Him B
Quotes on Midleton Rare (IRE)
I had him as a four-year-old and we always liked him. He got sold to Dermot (McLoughlin, previous trainer) and won his bumper for Dermot, which we always thought he'd do. Then he was very disappointing but I think he had some niggly problems. We got him about three months ago, he came in from his holidays but was very bad with his feet so we owe that to our farrier, who has did a great job with him. The slower ground was a big help to him. He'll hopefully get some confidence with that and we can mix it between chasing with him.
After Midleton Rare (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Sun, 19th Oct 2025 2m 3f Hcap Hurdle Yielding to Soft
In the last 3 years Midleton Rare (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dolly Watkins (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Mar 2026 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Dolly Watkins (IRE) 2nd (12/1 10-10 Rated 82) S D Torrens 28.75L in front of Midleton Rare (IRE) 10th (16/1 11-13 Rated 99) C Stone-Walsh (18 ran) | ||
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| Creadan Grace (IRE) | 1 | |
| 31st Oct 2025 Down Royal(3m 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle & bumper tracks - Good to Yielding, Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Creadan Grace (IRE) 1st (12/1 10-5 Rated 82) J Smith 31.43L in front of Midleton Rare (IRE) 16th (7/2Fav 11-7 Rated 93) Sam Ewing (20 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 9 | 1 | 2 | -1.50 |
10th Apr 26 Wexford(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding. Hurdle course changed to Yielding after Race 3.) Rated 93 13/2 10-5 E Staples (5) 1st of 14 runners, by 2L and 4L from Cowper Hall and Hitthehayson
15th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 6f 148yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 93 11/2 1 S F O Keeffe 7th of 10 runners, 20.53L behind Chase The Moon
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 73yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 91 6/4Fav 10-2 E Staples (5) 2nd of 16 runners, 0.5L behind Mojoe
In the last 3 years Sean Mc (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Live To Laugh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Feb 2026 Punchestown(2m 6f 148yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Live To Laugh (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-8 Rated 94) E M O'Sullivan 16.28L in front of Sean Mc (IRE) 7th (11/2 10-0 Rated 93) S F O'Keeffe (10 ran) | ||
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| Clever Court (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Dec 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Sean Mc (IRE) 2nd (3/1Fav 10-9 Rated 88) E Staples 30.75L in front of Clever Court (IRE) 12th (40/1 10-12 Rated 84) S D Torrens (20 ran) | ||
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Yeats (IRE)-Nicholastown(Shantou)
(145)
c1
(Derrymartin Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 99
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 12 | 1 | 3 | -7.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 0 | 0 |
30th Nov 25 Ballindenisk P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 10/1 11-11 J O Grady (5) 11th of 15 runners, 100.76L behind Bartlemy Boy
2nd Nov 25 Rathcannon P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 10/1 11-11 J O Grady (5) 6th of 8 runners, 21.25L behind Solitary Man
11th Oct 25 Portrush P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 4/1 12-2 Derek O Connor pulled up(7 ran) in race won by Winged Leader
Califet (FR)-Mrs Flemming(Flemensfirth)
(29)
(Jimmy Whittle & Michael McEvoy & Good For A Laugh Syndicate & Anthony Callan)
Rated 94
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 14 | 2 | 5 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 7f 122yds Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 104 9/2 11-0 E M O Sullivan (7) 1st of 14 runners, by 2L and 2.25L from Plain Or Battered and Brown Boots
5th Mar 26 Thurles(2m 5f 110yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 94 9/2Fav 10-3 E M O Sullivan (7) 1st of 15 runners, by 13L and 2.25L from Lake Chad and Long Road
15th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 6f 148yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 94 28/1 9-8 E M O Sullivan (7) 3rd of 10 runners, 3.5L and 0.75L behind Chase The Moon and Roc My Haarth
Quotes on Live To Laugh (IRE)
Ethan gave him a great ride but unfortunately his grandad died yesterday, so it will give his family a lift,. He wanted to ride today and this is his first winner for me, which is great. Ethan started off with me as a Flat apprentice, moved home to Waterford and is now back with me for the past couple of weeks. Live To Laugh has been very consistent and is knocking on the door the whole time. I thought his first run over fences was good and he was then unlucky when a horse jumped across him here in January (causing him to fall). I think they will have good fun with him, I don't think he is ground-dependent or anything, so I hope he will win a few races. He is owned by a good bunch of lads from all everywhere and anywhere.
After Live To Laugh (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 5th Mar 2026 2m 5f Hcap Chase Soft to Heavy
In the last 3 years Live To Laugh (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Appian Way (FR) | 1 | |
| 29th Sep 2025 Roscommon(2m 4f 53yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (good in places on hurdle track and yielding in places on chase)) Live To Laugh (IRE) 2nd (4/1 11-12 Rated 93) Sam Ewing 18.25L in front of Appian Way (FR) 9th (12/1 9-12 Rated 72) Ms A Power (15 ran) | ||
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| Plain Or Battered (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Mar 2026 Clonmel(2m 7f 122yds, Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Live To Laugh (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-0 Rated 104) E M O'Sullivan 2.00L in front of Plain Or Battered (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-9 Rated 82) S O'Callaghan (14 ran) | ||
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| Sean Mc (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Feb 2026 Punchestown(2m 6f 148yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Live To Laugh (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-8 Rated 94) E M O'Sullivan 16.28L in front of Sean Mc (IRE) 7th (11/2 10-0 Rated 93) S F O'Keeffe (10 ran) | ||
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| Mistyburn (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Jan 2026 Cork(2m 4f , Chase, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Live To Laugh (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-12) Sam Ewing Mistyburn (IRE) pulled up (100/1 11-9) T Power Roche (11 ran) | ||
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Lucky Speed (IRE)-Forest Minx(Bishop of Cashel)
ts5cp4(24)
(D Cunning & Mrs Nuala Howard)
Rated 93
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0.50 |
31st Mar 26 Limerick(2m 5f 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Hurdles) Soft, Yielding to soft in places (Chase) ) Rated 86 15/2 10-10 S D Torrens 1st of 14 runners, by 6L and 6.5L from Chemdawg and Millie B
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 82 12/1 10-10 S D Torrens 2nd of 18 runners, 0.75L behind Let Him B
10th Apr 25 Limerick(2m 3f 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 83 25/1 10-11 S D Torrens 3rd of 17 runners, 4.75L and 3.25L behind Flemens Intrest and One And Only
Quotes on Dolly Watkins (IRE)
She has had her little issues and we gave her time. She ran very well in Down Royal after a lengthy break and I was hoping she'd go close today. It was foot issues that she has had, but we have a very good farrier who has done a great job with her.
After Dolly Watkins (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Tue, 31st Mar 2026 2m 5f Hcap Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Dolly Watkins (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Mar 2026 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Dolly Watkins (IRE) 2nd (12/1 10-10 Rated 82) S D Torrens 28.75L in front of Midleton Rare (IRE) 10th (16/1 11-13 Rated 99) C Stone-Walsh (18 ran) | ||
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| Dalmatic (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Jan 2025 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places: changed to Heavy after Race 4) Dalmatic (IRE) 3rd (40/1 10-2 Rated 88) C P Millar 34.25L in front of Dolly Watkins (IRE) 8th (33/1 10-2 Rated 86) P K Donovan (17 ran) | ||
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Shirocco (GER)-Regents Dancer(Flemensfirth)
(378)
(It's Time Syndicate)
Rated 93
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 23 | 3 | 5 | 10.00 |
11th Apr 25 Ballinrobe(2m 5f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R2)) Rated 90 9/2Fav 10-13 J P Shinnick (5) 1st of 15 runners, by 0.5L and 1.5L from The Vegas Raider and Klassman
9th Nov 24 Gowran Park(2m 3f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places Chase - Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 90 10/1 11-4 J P Shinnick (5) 3rd of 15 runners, 1L and 2.25L behind Colleen Danu and Rebelle Chaud
19th Oct 24 Limerick(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 88 33/1 11-4 J P Shinnick (5) 2nd of 18 runners, 1.75L behind Hees Dynamite
Quotes on It's Time Again (IRE)
I’d say the (good) ground made an awful difference to her. She ran poorly at Clonmel a couple of times and we said we’d put her away and wait for better ground. She’s a small mare so I told Dillon to keep her out wide as she gets a bit claustrophobic when she’s in around horses.
After It's Time Again (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Tue, 3rd May 2022 2m 5f Hcap Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Its Time Again (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Appian Way (FR) | 1 | |
| 18th Sep 2024 Tramore(2m 5f 80yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Appian Way (FR) 8th (28/1 10-6 Rated 80) E M O'Sullivan It's Time Again (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-4 Rated 90) J P Shinnick (16 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 94 9/1 11-8 E Walsh 11th of 16 runners, 21.5L behind Silent Guardian
9th Jan 26 Naas(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) 150/1 11-12 E Walsh 14th of 25 runners, 39.56L behind Future Prospect
15th Dec 25 Naas(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) 125/1 11-4 Aidan Kelly (3) 14th of 20 runners, 28.16L behind Open Secret
In the last 3 years Anodandawink (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| La Tene (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Mar 2026 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) La Tene (IRE) 3rd (25/1 10-2 Rated 74) D King 14.50L in front of Anodandawink (IRE) 11th (9/1 11-8 Rated 94) E Walsh (16 ran) | ||
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Kingston Hill (GB)-Tenerife Pearl(Bravefoot)
(153)
d1
(James W Power)
Rated 92
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
22nd Nov 25 Ascot(3m 102yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 95 17/2 10-8 Danny Gilligan 3rd of 9 runners, 2.5L and 1L behind Absolutely Doyen and Doctor Midas
31st Oct 25 Down Royal(3m 30yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle & bumper tracks - Good to Yielding, Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 82 12/1 10-5 J Smith (5) 1st of 20 runners, by shd and shd from Fill The Tank and Chasing Crowns
16th Oct 25 Thurles(2m 6f 154yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 83 16/1 10-6 J Smith (5) 6th of 18 runners, 6.75L behind Alright Darling
Quotes on Creadan Grace (IRE)
I'd say three miles definitely suited, very tough and stayed galloping. It is great. James is a good rider and is strong there off 10-10, so I'm delighted for him. He is riding out more in the winter there, so we will try and give him a chance if we can.
After Creadan Grace (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Fri, 31st Oct 2025 3m Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Creadan Grace (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 31st Oct 2025 Down Royal(3m 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle & bumper tracks - Good to Yielding, Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Creadan Grace (IRE) 1st (12/1 10-5 Rated 82) J Smith 31.43L in front of Midleton Rare (IRE) 16th (7/2Fav 11-7 Rated 93) Sam Ewing (20 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 16 | 1 | 2 | -7.50 |
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 89 22/1 11-3 G B Noonan 2nd of 15 runners, 2L behind One And Only
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12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 90 12/1 10-7 G B Noonan 13th of 16 runners, 48.75L behind Lough Nigara
28th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 5f 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 84 15/2 10-9 G B Noonan (3) 1st of 18 runners, by nose and 3L from Gaelic Des Chastys and Likable Chancer
In the last 3 years Dalmatic (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dolly Watkins (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Jan 2025 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places: changed to Heavy after Race 4) Dalmatic (IRE) 3rd (40/1 10-2 Rated 88) C P Millar 34.25L in front of Dolly Watkins (IRE) 8th (33/1 10-2 Rated 86) P K Donovan (17 ran) | ||
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| La Tene (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2026 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Dalmatic (IRE) 2nd (22/1 11-3 Rated 89) G B Noonan La Tene (IRE) pulled up (100/1 9-12 Rated 77) Harry Sexton (15 ran) | ||
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| Mickey Hulie (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2026 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Dalmatic (IRE) 2nd (22/1 11-3 Rated 89) G B Noonan 17.00L in front of Mickey Hulie (IRE) 3rd (85/40Fav 11-7 Rated 93) S W Flanagan (15 ran) | ||
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| Clever Court (IRE) | 1 | |
| 28th Dec 2025 Limerick(2m 5f 80yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Dalmatic (IRE) 1st (15/2 10-9 Rated 84) G B Noonan Clever Court (IRE) pulled up (50/1 10-10 Rated 82) S D Torrens (18 ran) | ||
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Pour Moi (IRE)-Ma Garrett(Mahler)
cp1(43)
bf
(Greenfingers Partnership)
Rated 92
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 8 | 0 | 3 | -8.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 2 | 0 |
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 93 85/40Fav 11-7 S W Flanagan 3rd of 15 runners, 2L and 17L behind One And Only and Dalmatic
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 89 6/1 11-3 S W Flanagan 2nd of 12 runners, nk behind Let s Go Mans
22nd Jan 26 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Heavy ) Rated 91 9/1 11-5 S W Flanagan 11th of 15 runners, 40.75L behind Marelly
In the last 3 years Mickey Hulie (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dalmatic (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2026 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Dalmatic (IRE) 2nd (22/1 11-3 Rated 89) G B Noonan 17.00L in front of Mickey Hulie (IRE) 3rd (85/40Fav 11-7 Rated 93) S W Flanagan (15 ran) | ||
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| La Tene (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2026 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Mickey Hulie (IRE) 3rd (85/40Fav 11-7 Rated 93) S W Flanagan La Tene (IRE) pulled up (100/1 9-12 Rated 77) Harry Sexton (15 ran) | ||
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| Mistyburn (IRE) | 2 | |
| 9th Nov 2025 Naas(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places.) Mickey Hulie (IRE) 8th (66/1 11-12) S W Flanagan 17.00L in front of Mistyburn (IRE) 9th (200/1 11-7) T Power Roche (16 ran) | ||
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| 24th Sep 2025 Listowel(2m 4f , Bumper, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Mickey Hulie (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-7) Mr Alan O'Sullivan 13.63L in front of Mistyburn (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-7) Miss P Elvin (15 ran) | ||
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Mahler (GB)-Road To Pearls(Grape Tree Road)
bl4(29)
d1
(David Norris, Fergal Norris & N Dooly)
Rated 90
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 24 | 1 | 8 | -18.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 7f 122yds Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 82 9/2 9-9 S O Callaghan (5) 2nd of 14 runners, 2L behind Live To Laugh
3rd Mar 26 Leopardstown(3m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft, heavy in places. Chase - Yielding, soft in places) Rated 90 12/1 9-9 S O Callaghan (5) 3rd of 10 runners, 2L and 4.75L behind Daydream Nation and He s Home Again
19th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 5f 132yds Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) Rated 84 6/1 10-12 Miss P Elvin (7) 6th of 16 runners, 17.5L behind Rideau Canal
Quotes on Plain Or Battered (IRE)
That's Conor's fifth winner. He started with me just over a year ago and started with no experience. For the chances he is getting his strike rate has been extremely good. He is good value for his claim and this horse is an ideal one for him to ride as he has plenty of experience,. I got him off the Dooly's and Noel is still involved with him. The Dooly's are fabulous people and they gave me the opportunity to buy three horses and I'm really pleased to have them. They are great friends and are lovely people, so I can't say enough thanks to Noel and Jenny Dooly, they are very good to me. He is a winter horse and we have winter ground today. I believe it's summer heavy today and so did Paul Townend and a lot of the senior jockeys, yet the board inside still says soft, yielding in places. The same clerk of the course (Paul Moloney) gave good to yielding in Kilbeggan last night, whereas all the senior jockeys said good, no yielding. There is a huge discrepancies. How are they seeing it as slower than the riders last night and quicker than the riders today. The discrepancy is too big and it doesn't make sense. I'm delighted because my horse is a winter horse and he got heavy ground today. Liz Doyle told me this morning it would be proper soft and she was right. He'll probably get a break now and come back in the winter to go over fences.
After Plain Or Battered (IRE) finished 1st at Wexford on Sat, 18th May 2024 3m Hcap Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Plain Or Battered (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Made In The Woods (IRE) | 2 | |
| 17th Jan 2026 Navan(3m , Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) Plain Or Battered (IRE) 3rd (5/1 10-13 Rated 86) T Power Roche 13.00L in front of Made In The Woods (IRE) 6th (11/2 11-3 Rated 87) D J O'Keeffe (12 ran) | ||
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| 24th Mar 2024 Limerick(3m 120yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Made In The Woods (IRE) 3rd (8/1 10-0 Rated 95) R P Geoghegan Plain Or Battered (IRE) fell (18/1 10-0 Rated 88) S D Torrens (8 ran) | ||
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| Live To Laugh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Mar 2026 Clonmel(2m 7f 122yds, Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Live To Laugh (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-0 Rated 104) E M O'Sullivan 2.00L in front of Plain Or Battered (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-9 Rated 82) S O'Callaghan (14 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
2nd Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 114yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 100/1 11-0 C P Millar (5) 9th of 12 runners, 65L behind Kaiser De Chanay
3rd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 4f 170yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft, heavy in places. Chase - Yielding, soft in places) 150/1 10-12 P Cleary (7) 8th of 10 runners, 60.75L behind Generous Risk
15th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 104yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 100/1 11-5 K C Sexton 8th of 15 runners, 39.88L behind Ksar Fatal
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 9 | 0 | 1 | -9.00 |
12th Apr 26 Down Royal(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 89 12/1 10-10 P J Cody (7) 7th of 19 runners, 23.75L behind Duce Bigalow
1st Jan 26 Tramore(2m 5f 120yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 92 10/1 11-1 P J Cody (7) 10th of 15 runners, 38.13L behind Roccabaker
7th Dec 25 Cork(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft to Heavy. Chase: Soft) Rated 95 20/1 10-13 Donagh Meyler 15th of 24 runners, 39.88L behind Dgalwaygallivantor
In the last 3 years Ardera Gun (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Coppola (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Apr 2026 Down Royal(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Coppola (IRE) 2nd (10/3Fav 10-12 Rated 84) J W Kennedy 13.75L in front of Ardera Gun (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-10 Rated 89) P J Cody (19 ran) | ||
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Policy Maker (IRE)-Queen Althea(Bach)
cp4(36)
(Nice Little Earner Syndicate)
Rated 87
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 0 | 1 | -11.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
19th Mar 26 Cork(3m 45yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Rated 89 14/1 10-9 Miss P Elvin (7) 3rd of 11 runners, 0.5L and 11L behind Stardhem and Cloudy Fountain
14th Feb 26 Gowran Park(2m 3f 70yds Chase, Heavy) 250/1 11-9 T Power Roche (3) 7th of 8 runners, 49.25L behind King Alexander
11th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 6f 123yds Chase, Soft; changed to Soft to Heavy after Race 3) 250/1 11-9 T Power Roche (3) pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Banter At The Bar
In the last 3 years Mistyburn (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mickey Hulie (IRE) | 2 | |
| 9th Nov 2025 Naas(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places.) Mickey Hulie (IRE) 8th (66/1 11-12) S W Flanagan 17.00L in front of Mistyburn (IRE) 9th (200/1 11-7) T Power Roche (16 ran) | ||
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| 24th Sep 2025 Listowel(2m 4f , Bumper, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Mickey Hulie (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-7) Mr Alan O'Sullivan 13.63L in front of Mistyburn (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-7) Miss P Elvin (15 ran) | ||
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| Live To Laugh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Jan 2026 Cork(2m 4f , Chase, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Live To Laugh (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-12) Sam Ewing Mistyburn (IRE) pulled up (100/1 11-9) T Power Roche (11 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Bayside Belle(Old Vic)
cp1(12)
bf
(JPFM Racing Partnership)
Rated 85
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 3 | -8.00 |
| P2P | 8 | 0 | 0 |
12th Apr 26 Down Royal(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 84 10/3Fav 10-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 19 runners, 10L behind Duce Bigalow
29th Mar 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 185yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Rated 83 5/2Fav 10-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 14 runners, 7.5L behind Cozone
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 80 7/2 10-8 J W Kennedy 2nd of 14 runners, 0.75L behind Rockstown Girl
In the last 3 years Coppola (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Appian Way (FR) | 1 | |
| 29th Mar 2026 Downpatrick(2m 5f 185yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Coppola (IRE) 2nd (5/2Fav 10-12 Rated 83) J W Kennedy 54.56L in front of Appian Way (FR) 10th (66/1 9-8 Rated 72) E M O'Sullivan (14 ran) | ||
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| Ardera Gun (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Apr 2026 Down Royal(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Coppola (IRE) 2nd (10/3Fav 10-12 Rated 84) J W Kennedy 13.75L in front of Ardera Gun (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-10 Rated 89) P J Cody (19 ran) | ||
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Pour Moi (IRE)-Caballo Sin Nombre(Bandari)
(5)
(John Patrick Ryan & Miss Gillian Ryan)
Rated 73
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 1 | -8.00 |
19th Apr 26 Tramore(1m 7f 110yds Hcap Chase, Soft, yielding to soft in places (hurdle course). Yielding to soft (chase course). CHANGED TO YIELDING after Race 2) Rated 74 10/1 10-2 D King 9th of 10 runners, 37.5L behind Spanish Maid
26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 74 25/1 10-2 D King 3rd of 16 runners, 6.5L and 0.5L behind Silent Guardian and Uncle Gerhard
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 77 100/1 9-12 Harry Sexton (7) pulled up of 15 runners, in race won by One And Only
In the last 3 years La Tene (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dalmatic (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2026 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Dalmatic (IRE) 2nd (22/1 11-3 Rated 89) G B Noonan La Tene (IRE) pulled up (100/1 9-12 Rated 77) Harry Sexton (15 ran) | ||
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| Mickey Hulie (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2026 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Mickey Hulie (IRE) 3rd (85/40Fav 11-7 Rated 93) S W Flanagan La Tene (IRE) pulled up (100/1 9-12 Rated 77) Harry Sexton (15 ran) | ||
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| Anodandawink (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Mar 2026 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) La Tene (IRE) 3rd (25/1 10-2 Rated 74) D King 14.50L in front of Anodandawink (IRE) 11th (9/1 11-8 Rated 94) E Walsh (16 ran) | ||
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Virtual (GB)-Black Dot Com(Black Monday)
cp1(22)
(Jackpot Racing Syndicate)
Rated 78
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 32 | 1 | 7 | -28.50 |
2nd Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 7f 55yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 84 25/1 1 G B Noonan 8th of 14 runners, 12.75L behind Roc My Haarth
17th Jan 26 Navan(3m Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) Rated 87 11/2 11-3 D J O Keeffe 6th of 12 runners, 32L behind Brown Boots
2nd Dec 25 Clonmel(2m 3f 97yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 78 4/1 9-13 Kevin A Murphy (7) 6th of 16 runners, 7.5L behind Ballinaboola Jet
Quotes on Made In The Woods (IRE)
It was a great ride by Gary Noonan, a super super ride and he steadied him at the last couple when he needed to, rather than knock the horse. It was the plan to let him roll away and he is a grand horse at this grade. He is a lovely horse for soft ground and three miles. He might go back over hurdles now and is belonging to great owners who will enjoy today after his four seconds. There are more days in him but at his own grade.
After Made In The Woods (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Sun, 12th Mar 2023 3m Hcap Chase Soft
In the last 3 years Made In The Woods (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Plain Or Battered (IRE) | 2 | |
| 17th Jan 2026 Navan(3m , Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) Plain Or Battered (IRE) 3rd (5/1 10-13 Rated 86) T Power Roche 13.00L in front of Made In The Woods (IRE) 6th (11/2 11-3 Rated 87) D J O'Keeffe (12 ran) | ||
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| 24th Mar 2024 Limerick(3m 120yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Made In The Woods (IRE) 3rd (8/1 10-0 Rated 95) R P Geoghegan Plain Or Battered (IRE) fell (18/1 10-0 Rated 88) S D Torrens (8 ran) | ||
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Sea The Stars (IRE)-Sudarynya(Sadler's Wells)
(5)
(Nigel O'Sullivan)
Rated 72
Won When Rated 87-83
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 41 | 2 | 4 | -32.50 |
19th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding to soft in places (hurdle course). Yielding to soft (chase course). CHANGED TO YIELDING after Race 2) Rated 72 50/1 9-7 E M O Sullivan (7) 9th of 16 runners, 30L behind Tedworth
29th Mar 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 185yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Rated 72 66/1 9-8 E M O Sullivan (7) 10th of 14 runners, 62.06L behind Cozone
11th Feb 26 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 44 125/1 8-7 C Cusack (7) 13th of 14 runners, 28L behind Baila Conmigo
In the last 3 years Appian Way (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| It's Time Again (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Sep 2024 Tramore(2m 5f 80yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Appian Way (FR) 8th (28/1 10-6 Rated 80) E M O'Sullivan It's Time Again (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-4 Rated 90) J P Shinnick (16 ran) | ||
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| Live To Laugh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Sep 2025 Roscommon(2m 4f 53yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (good in places on hurdle track and yielding in places on chase)) Live To Laugh (IRE) 2nd (4/1 11-12 Rated 93) Sam Ewing 18.25L in front of Appian Way (FR) 9th (12/1 9-12 Rated 72) Ms A Power (15 ran) | ||
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| Coppola (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Mar 2026 Downpatrick(2m 5f 185yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Coppola (IRE) 2nd (5/2Fav 10-12 Rated 83) J W Kennedy 54.56L in front of Appian Way (FR) 10th (66/1 9-8 Rated 72) E M O'Sullivan (14 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 6 | 0 | 0 | -6.00 |
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 80 100/1 10-8 S D Torrens pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Kanog Bay
28th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 5f 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 82 50/1 10-10 S D Torrens pulled up of 18 runners, in race won by Dalmatic
13th Dec 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 84 40/1 10-12 S D Torrens 12th of 20 runners, 36.25L behind Run For Cover
In the last 3 years Clever Court (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dalmatic (IRE) | 1 | |
| 28th Dec 2025 Limerick(2m 5f 80yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Dalmatic (IRE) 1st (15/2 10-9 Rated 84) G B Noonan Clever Court (IRE) pulled up (50/1 10-10 Rated 82) S D Torrens (18 ran) | ||
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| Sean Mc (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Dec 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Sean Mc (IRE) 2nd (3/1Fav 10-9 Rated 88) E Staples 30.75L in front of Clever Court (IRE) 12th (40/1 10-12 Rated 84) S D Torrens (20 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Joe's Turn 9 10-11 P T Enright 9/2 (Mark Michael McNiff)
2023 Winnie Woodnutt 7 10-11 A Harvey 9/4Fav (D Harvey)
2022 Deo Bellator 9 10-12 Mr N Gault 25/1 (S Michael Millar)
2021 Land Jet 5 11-11 J J Slevin 7/4Fav (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
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 Courageous Cleo. Cheekpiece Coppola, Clever Court, Anodandawink, Mickey Hulie, Made In The Woods» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 5/1 Coppola, 6/1 Live To Laugh, 7/1 Dolly Watkins, Sean Mc, 8/1 Midleton Rare, Creadan Grace, 10/1 Mickey Hulie, It's Time Again, 12/1 Plain Or Battered, Dalmatic, 14/1 Mr Dibbs, Courageous Cleo, 16/1 Ardera Gun, Anodandawink, Mistyburn, 20/1 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.
