
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Alison Thorpe Racing Handicap Hurdle
of £7,700.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 4.30
2m. 4f. Hcap Hurdle (Class 4) 4-y-o plus 20 Entered
Alison Thorpe Racing Handicap Hurdle
of £7,700.00- Race Info
1st - £4,066.00 2nd - £1,871.00 3rd - £936.00 4th - £468.00 5th - £233.00


Telescope (IRE)-Call Me A Legend(Midnight Legend)
(117)
(Brocade Racing)
Rated 110
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 1 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
19th Nov 25 Ffos Las(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 9/1 11-4 Mr Jack Tudor 4th of 4 runners, 22.25L behind Legendary Luke
9th Nov 25 Ffos Las(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 40/1 11-4 Jack Tudor 3rd of 10 runners, 2.25L and 15L behind They Call Me Hugo and Inishcorker
29th Oct 24 Chepstow(2m 11yds Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 12/1 11-0 David Noonan 9th of 12 runners, 42.25L behind Sober Glory


Kessaar (IRE)-Windy Lane(Dubai Destination)
(27)
(Mr Samuel Jefford)
Rated 106
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6.00 |
17th Feb 26 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 109 8/1 11-6 Murray Dodd (7) pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by De Kingpin
27th Dec 25 Chepstow(2m 16yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 111 25/1 11-10 J M Davies 7th of 13 runners, 13.88L behind Another Fine Mess
30th Nov 25 Leicester(1m 7f 113yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 113 11/1 12-0 B Carver 7th of 8 runners, 14.5L behind He s A Latchico
In the last 3 years Close Combat (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Gustapof (FR) | 1 | |
| 17th Feb 2026 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Gustapof (FR) 4th (16/1 11-8 Rated 104) James Bowen Close Combat (IRE) pulled up (8/1 11-6 Rated 109) Murray Dodd (12 ran) | ||
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Order Of St George (IRE)-Trinity Rainbow(Jeremy)
(59)
(The St George & The Dragon Partnership)
Rated 104
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 1 | 2 | -1.62 |
16th Jan 26 Market Rasen(2m 2f 140yds Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 11/2 11-5 J M Davies 4th of 8 runners, 13.25L behind Hold The Serve
3rd Nov 25 Hereford(2m 53yds Hurdle, Good) 15/8 11-0 David Bass 2nd of 7 runners, 14L behind Emaculate Soldier
16th Mar 25 Market Rasen(2m 125yds Bumper, Good-Good to Soft in places) 11/8 11-6 Ben Jones 1st of 3 runners, by 3L and 21L from Shabalko D herm and Osterberg


Choeur Du Nord (FR)-Morning Rose(Acatenango)
(26)
c1
d1
(BAYTREE)
Rated 104
Won When Rated 104-104
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
| UK | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 |
| P2P | 5 | 0 | 0 |
18th Feb 26 Ludlow(2m 5f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 107 28/1 10-12 Miss Eleanor Williams (7) 5th of 8 runners, 16L behind Manigod
3rd Nov 25 Hereford(3m 1f 44yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 107 11/1 11-8 C V Ring 5th of 5 runners, 38.5L behind Copshill Lad
23rd Oct 25 Ludlow(2m 7f 171yds Hcap Chase, Good-Good to Firm in places) Rated 104 11/4 10-6 C V Ring 1st of 3 runners, by and from and
In the last 3 years Djo Dela Barriere (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight Ginger (GB) | 1 | |
| 19th Feb 2025 Ludlow(2m 5f 55yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Midnight Ginger (GB) 2nd (7/2 10-13 Rated 110) Jay Tidball 1.75L in front of D'jo Dela Barriere (FR) 4th (14/1 11-1 Rated 110) Isabel Williams (8 ran) | ||
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| El Gavilan (FR) | 1 | |
| 23rd Apr 2025 Taunton(2m 3f 1yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) El Gavilan (FR) 5th (8/1 10-13 Rated 105) Richard Patrick .03L in front of D'jo Dela Barriere (FR) 6th (9/2 11-7 Rated 106) Isabel Williams (7 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Katmai(Bob Back)
(24)
cd1
(Foxtrot Racing Double Click)
Rated 110
Won When Rated 102-100-98
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 20 | 4 | 7 | 5.50 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
20th Feb 26 Ffos Las(2m 7f 191yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Rated 113 12/1 11-4 Isabelle Ryder (5) 4th of 7 runners, 13.5L behind Libre De Choeur
24th Jan 26 Uttoxeter(3m 2f 13yds Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 113 12/1 11-2 Isabelle Ryder (5) pulled up of 8 runners, in race won by Jo Coko
27th Nov 25 Uttoxeter(2m 7f 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 111 5/2 11-5 Isabelle Ryder (7) 4th of 7 runners, 18.75L behind Pike Road


Mahler (GB)-Miracle Trix(Old Vic)
(19)
(The Caulkheads Partnership)
Rated 111
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
25th Feb 26 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 113 13/2 11-13 Harry Bannister 11th of 15 runners, 27.63L behind Laughing John
22nd Jan 26 Huntingdon(2m 4f 145yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 115 16/1 12-0 J M Quinlan 5th of 15 runners, 20.5L behind Albie Littlewood
13th Dec 25 Lingfield(2m 7f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Rated 115 9/1 11-9 J M Davies 3rd of 6 runners, 4L and 6.5L behind A Perfect Day and Paso Doble


Arcadio (GER)-Wings At Dawn(Winged Love)
(53)
(Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3.50 |
| P2P | 4 | 0 | 0 |
22nd Jan 26 Huntingdon(2m 7f 129yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 105 11/2 11-1 Luke Scott (3) pulled up(4 ran) in race won by Where s Cato
8th Dec 25 Fontwell(2m 3f 104yds Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) Rated 107 9/2 11-11 Luke Scott (3) 4th of 5 runners, 46L behind Atreides
10th Nov 25 Carlisle(2m 3f 210yds Hcap Chase, Soft-Good to Soft in places on Chase course ) Rated 108 10/1 11-9 Luke Scott (3) 2nd of 8 runners, 10L behind Celestial Fashion


Guignol (GER)-La Jalousie(Muhtathir)
(24)
cd1
(C & C Boultbee Brooks)
Rated 111
Won When Rated 106-99-93
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2.25 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 1 |
20th Feb 26 Ffos Las(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Rated 106 5/1 11-5 R P McLernon 1st of 6 runners, by nk and 5L from Fresh Speculation and Eton Mes
30th Jan 26 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 99 5/4Fav 11-3 Richard Patrick 1st of 7 runners, by 2L and 6L from Shade Of Winter and Face D music
8th Jan 26 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 93 5/1 11-11 Richard Patrick 1st of 8 runners, by 8.5L and 12L from Copper Cove and Getaway With You
In the last 3 years El Gavilan (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| D'jo Dela Barriere (FR) | 1 | |
| 23rd Apr 2025 Taunton(2m 3f 1yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) El Gavilan (FR) 5th (8/1 10-13 Rated 105) Richard Patrick .03L in front of D'jo Dela Barriere (FR) 6th (9/2 11-7 Rated 106) Isabel Williams (7 ran) | ||
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| Eton Mes (IRE) | 1 | |
| 20th Feb 2026 Ffos Las(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) El Gavilan (FR) 1st (5/1 11-5 Rated 106) R P McLernon 5.25L in front of Eton Mes (IRE) 3rd (11/10Fav 10-11 Rated 105) Rian Corcoran (6 ran) | ||
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Expert Eye (GB)-Tutti Frutti(Teofilo)
(24)
bf
(Mr Mark Boulton)
Rated 112
Won When Rated 105-100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 9 | 2 | 2 | -1.50 |
20th Feb 26 Ffos Las(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Rated 105 11/10Fav 10-11 Rian Corcoran (7) 3rd of 6 runners, nk and 5L behind El Gavilan and Fresh Speculation
14th Feb 26 Wincanton(2m 5f 82yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 105 5/2 11-8 Rian Corcoran (6) 1st of 7 runners, by 3.75L and 3.25L from At The Oche and Charlies Jetaway
24th Jan 26 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 100 3/1 11-7 Rian Corcoran (7) 1st of 7 runners, by 1L and 5L from Thorgath and Walkinthepresent
In the last 3 years Eton Mes (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| El Gavilan (FR) | 1 | |
| 20th Feb 2026 Ffos Las(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) El Gavilan (FR) 1st (5/1 11-5 Rated 106) R P McLernon 5.25L in front of Eton Mes (IRE) 3rd (11/10Fav 10-11 Rated 105) Rian Corcoran (6 ran) | ||
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Vadamos (FR)-Truly Magnificent(Elusive Quality)
(67)
(The Colin Tizzard Racing Club)
Rated 109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 1 | 1 | 94.00 |
8th Jan 26 Taunton(2m 3f 1yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 111 22/1 11-0 Brendan Powell pulled up of 10 runners, in race won by Brave Knight
5th Dec 25 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 112 18/1 11-6 Ben Jones 4th of 9 runners, 6.5L behind Across Earth
8th Nov 25 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Hurdle, Good-Good to Firm in places) 8/1 11-6 Brendan Powell 3rd of 6 runners, 2L and 13L behind Fasol and Miss Altea Blue


Kayf Tara (GB)-Hidden Identity(Beneficial)
(91)
(Mrs L Bowtell & Mr P Bowtell)
Rated 101
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 9 | 0 | 2 | -9.00 |
15th Dec 25 Plumpton(2m 4f 116yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 102 5/1 11-13 J M Davies 5th of 7 runners, 19.25L behind Grand Conqueror
25th Nov 25 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 102 8/1 11-11 J M Davies 3rd of 12 runners, 2.25L and 1.25L behind Oakley and Little Pi
28th Oct 25 Ffos Las(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 102 40/1 11-11 J M Davies 2nd of 13 runners, 4.75L behind Just Her Type


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 2 |
17th Feb 26 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 104 16/1 11-8 James Bowen 4th of 12 runners, 26.25L behind De Kingpin
23rd Nov 25 Exeter(2m 161yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 109 15/2 11-3 Jamie Brace (5) 6th of 7 runners, 24.31L behind Tashan
8th Nov 25 Aintree(2m 209yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft ) Rated 114 66/1 11-5 Dylan Johnston (3) 8th of 12 runners, 23.31L behind Bubble Dubi
In the last 3 years Gustapof (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Close Combat (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Feb 2026 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Gustapof (FR) 4th (16/1 11-8 Rated 104) James Bowen Close Combat (IRE) pulled up (8/1 11-6 Rated 109) Murray Dodd (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 10 | 0 | 4 | -10.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1st Mar 26 Ffos Las(2m 7f 191yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 93 13/2 11-2 Lorcan Williams 6th of 7 runners, 19.13L behind Sparkling Duke
23rd Sep 25 Warwick(3m 2f Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in Places)) Rated 94 11/4Fav 10-12 Sean Bowen 6th of 7 runners, 22.38L behind My Gift To You
9th Sep 25 Newton Abbot(3m 2f 105yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 95 9/4Fav 10-13 Sean Bowen 3rd of 6 runners, 1.25L and 5L behind Hostile Hotelier and Faded Fantasy


Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Dalamine(Sillery)
(363)
(Middleham Park Racing XCIV)
Rated 107
Won When Rated 98-93
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2.38 |
18th Mar 25 Wetherby(3m 26yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 98 11/8Fav 11-13 James Bowen 1st of 9 runners, by 4.25L and 7L from Aazza and Farmer Jimmy
19th Feb 25 Doncaster(3m 84yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 93 5/1 11-12 James Bowen 1st of 14 runners, by 0.5L and 4.75L from Skin Full and Ca Plane Pour Moi
19th Dec 24 Exeter(2m 5f 137yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 95 9/1 11-5 Mr Henry Main (5) 12th of 18 runners, 54L behind Martalite


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 1 | -3.00 |
21st Feb 26 Chepstow(2m 16yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 9/2 11-7 Kielan Woods 4th of 9 runners, 6L behind Marhaba Prince
20th Dec 25 Hereford(2m 53yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) 125/1 11-2 C V Ring 3rd of 12 runners, 0.75L and 7.5L behind Man Up Front and King Of Records
21st Nov 25 Chepstow(2m 16yds Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 22/1 11-2 J J Burke 8th of 11 runners, 13.78L behind No Walkover


Midnight Legend (GB)-Calamintha(Mtoto)
(24)
(Mr A V John)
Rated 99
Won When Rated 118-115-109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 42 | 6 | 16 | -4.50 |
20th Feb 26 Warwick(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 102 5/1 11-1 Dillon Butler (10) 4th of 6 runners, 17.75L behind Harry Bright
16th Dec 25 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 104 11/1 10-13 Dillon Butler (10) 7th of 9 runners, 40.5L behind Apples Moon
21st Nov 25 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 106 25/1 11-0 Dillon Butler (10) 8th of 11 runners, 36.25L behind High Tea
In the last 3 years Midnight Ginger (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| D'jo Dela Barriere (FR) | 1 | |
| 19th Feb 2025 Ludlow(2m 5f 55yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Midnight Ginger (GB) 2nd (7/2 10-13 Rated 110) Jay Tidball 1.75L in front of D'jo Dela Barriere (FR) 4th (14/1 11-1 Rated 110) Isabel Williams (8 ran) | ||
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| Up To Trix (GB) | 1 | |
| 20th Feb 2026 Warwick(2m 3f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Up To Trix (GB) 2nd (9/4 11-12 Rated 103) K Brogan 16.00L in front of Midnight Ginger (GB) 4th (5/1 11-1 Rated 102) Dillon Butler (6 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 0 | 2 | -6.00 |
17th Feb 26 Newbury(2m 69yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 125/1 11-8 Sean Houlihan 3rd of 11 runners, 2.75L and 1.25L behind Lancelot Allen and Galashiels
21st Nov 25 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 100/1 11-4 C Gethings 5th of 7 runners, 57.5L behind Le Frimeur
28th Oct 25 Ffos Las(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 125/1 11-4 C Gethings 11th of 12 runners, 66L behind Kalkbrenner


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 1 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 4 | 1 | 0 |
4th Feb 26 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 14/1 11-6 C V Ring 3rd of 10 runners, 5L and 3.75L behind Follow Your Luck and Division Day
8th Jan 26 Taunton(2m 3f 1yds Hurdle, Good) 10/1 11-5 C V Ring 4th of 7 runners, 24.5L behind Calvino
21st Nov 25 Chepstow(2m 16yds Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 66/1 11-0 C V Ring 5th of 11 runners, 13.25L behind Doctors Hill


Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Lindy Lou(Hernando)
(28)
bf
(Mrs I Hodge)
Rated 105
Won When Rated 97-94
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 10 | 2 | 3 | -4.38 |
16th Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 107 3/1Fav 11-9 Jack Andrews 5th of 14 runners, 13.63L behind He s Bresilian
14th Jan 26 Newbury(2m 69yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 108 5/1 11-2 Jack Andrews 5th of 11 runners, 8.75L behind General Briar
27th Nov 25 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 97 8/13Fav 11-9 Jack Andrews (3) 1st of 8 runners, by 1.25L and 12L from Justlikefire and Whispering Royal


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 2 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
20th Feb 26 Warwick(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 103 9/4 11-12 K Brogan 2nd of 6 runners, 1.75L behind Harry Bright
24th Jan 26 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 16/5 11-8 R T Dunne 3rd of 14 runners, 9.5L and 15L behind Tales Of Bravery and Halftheworldaway
9th Dec 25 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 6/1 11-7 Sean Bowen 4th of 10 runners, 18.25L behind Baron Noir
In the last 3 years Up To Trix (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight Ginger (GB) | 1 | |
| 20th Feb 2026 Warwick(2m 3f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Up To Trix (GB) 2nd (9/4 11-12 Rated 103) K Brogan 16.00L in front of Midnight Ginger (GB) 4th (5/1 11-1 Rated 102) Dillon Butler (6 ran) | ||
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