
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Chase
of £6,150.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 3.50
2m. 4f. Hcap Chase (Class 5) 5-y-o plus 11 Declared
At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Chase
of £6,150.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £3,248.00 2nd - £1,494.00 3rd - £747.00 4th - £374.00 5th - £186.00
Formscan - Lady Pretender scored with plenty in hand at Plumpton last month and she must enter calculations off 7lb higher. However, it could be worth taking a punt on DESERT HALO, who was in touch with the leaders before unseating his rider two out at Fontwell 42 days ago. A 2lb drop in the ratings may prove to be lenient for Richard Bandey's charge and he edges the vote. Begin The Luck completes the shortlist.


Arctic Cosmos (USA)-Dushy Dante(Dushyantor)
(42)
(Mrs Joanna Jensen)
Rated 100


Great Pretender (IRE)-Ahombros(Mansonnien)
(35)
d1
(Charles & Sarah De Rohan)
Rated 98
In the last 3 years Lady Pretender (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Begin The Luck (IRE) | 2 | |
| 19th Apr 2025 Newton Abbot(2m 4f 216yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Begin The Luck (IRE) 2nd (11/4Fav 11-4 Rated 96) Robbie David 36.75L in front of Lady Pretender (FR) 6th (9/1 11-8 Rated 93) Charlie Deutsch (7 ran) | ||
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| 28th Dec 2024 Leicester(1m 7f 201yds, Hcap Chase, Soft-Good to Soft in places (Heavy on Flat crossings)) Lady Pretender (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-7 Rated 95) Ned Fox 2.25L in front of Begin The Luck (IRE) 3rd (4/1 11-7 Rated 99) Robbie David (5 ran) | ||
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Le Fou (IRE)-Bobsyourdad(Bob's Return)
cp+(24)
d2
(Miss Daisy Hitchins)
Rated 96
Won When Rated 104-104-97
In the last 3 years Begin The Luck (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lady Pretender (FR) | 2 | |
| 19th Apr 2025 Newton Abbot(2m 4f 216yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Begin The Luck (IRE) 2nd (11/4Fav 11-4 Rated 96) Robbie David 36.75L in front of Lady Pretender (FR) 6th (9/1 11-8 Rated 93) Charlie Deutsch (7 ran) | ||
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| 28th Dec 2024 Leicester(1m 7f 201yds, Hcap Chase, Soft-Good to Soft in places (Heavy on Flat crossings)) Lady Pretender (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-7 Rated 95) Ned Fox 2.25L in front of Begin The Luck (IRE) 3rd (4/1 11-7 Rated 99) Robbie David (5 ran) | ||
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Manatee (GB)-City Sport(Elusive City)
(28)
(Ms Gwendoline M Clarke)
Rated 90


Diamond Boy (FR)-Foxy Lauren(Old Vic)
(42)
(Coral Racing Club)
Rated 90


Alkaadhem (GB)-Clongeen Star(Arcadio)
bl1(58)
d2
(Pimlico Racing - Stardhem)
Rated 89




Poet's Voice (GB)-Parlez Vous(Poliglote)
ts+(24)
(Case Racing Partnership)
Rated 84
Won When Rated 84


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)
First Time - Over Fences Arctic Stream. In a Chase Handicap Arctic Stream. Blinkers Jackeline, Stardhem. Cheekpiece Arctic Stream» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 11/4 Lady Pretender, 5/1 Begin The Luck, 6/1 Gwennie May Jem, 7/1 Constant Friday, Diamond Days, 10/1 Ronnies Reflection, 12/1 Stardhem, 14/1 Desert Halo, Jackeline, Jack The Nipper, 33/1 Arctic Stream.
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.






