
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Steeplechase
of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus 3m. 100yds. 3.35
3m. 100yds. Chase 5-y-o plus 20 Entered
John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Steeplechase
of €11,000.00- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing and that have between 1st October, 2022 and 31st March, 2026 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Allowances - Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 2nd April). Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb; No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 31st March or the horse will not be qualified to start.
Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 2nd April). Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb; No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 31st March or the horse will not be qualified to start.


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 0 | 3 | -10.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
15th Mar 26 Knockanohill P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 6/1 11-11 J Costello (5) 1st of 14 runners, by 0.5L and 24L from Buster Springs and Kared as De Cougny
8th Feb 26 Punchestown P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 9/2 11-11 J Costello (5) 3rd of 8 runners, 12L and 8L behind Cause For Comment and Sir Topham Hatt
11th Jan 26 Turtulla P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 7/2 11-11 J Costello (5) fell(10 ran) in race won by Le Boum Retourne


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P | 6 | 1 | 0 |
22nd Mar 26 Ballycrystal P(3m Point To Point, Yielding, Soft in places) 7/1 12-2 B T Stone 5th of 9 runners, 7L behind Depalma
21st Feb 26 Ballygogue House P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 6/1 11-11 Ms H M Phillips (5) unseated rider(8 ran) in race won by Yewtree Hill
15th Feb 26 Nenagh P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 5/1 12-2 A T Feeney fell(8 ran) in race won by Le Boum Retourne
In the last 3 years Begger (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lord Desart (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Ballygogue House P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Lord Desart (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-11) D T Hyde Begger (IRE) unseated rider (6/1 11-11) Ms H M Phillips (8 ran) | ||
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| Our Story (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Ballygogue House P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Begger (IRE) unseated rider (6/1 11-11) Ms H M Phillips Our Story (IRE) pulled up (7/2 11-11) B Aherne (8 ran) | ||
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| Occupational Force (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Feb 2026 Nenagh P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Occupational Force (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-11) Ms C Grant Begger (IRE) fell (5/1 12-2) A T Feeney (8 ran) | ||
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| Comeoutofthefog (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Mar 2026 Ballycrystal P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding, Soft in places) Begger (IRE) 5th (7/1 12-2) B T Stone Comeoutofthefog (IRE) pulled up (5/4Fav 12-2) R James (9 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
8th Mar 26 Castlelands P(3m Point To Point, Soft, Yielding/Soft places) 4/1 12-2 A Burke Ott 2nd of 10 runners, 13L behind Supreme Force
22nd Feb 26 Kildorrery P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 10/1 12-2 A Burke Ott 6th of 11 runners, 22.25L behind Mahler s Delight
1st Feb 26 Ballyvodock P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 10/1 12-2 A Burke Ott 5th of 13 runners, 31L behind Uncle Pad


Feel Like Dancing (GB)-Native Vicky(Old Vic)
(15)
bf
(Miss Rachel O'Neill)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
22nd Mar 26 Ballycrystal P(3m Point To Point, Yielding, Soft in places) 5/4Fav 12-2 R James pulled up(9 ran) in race won by Depalma
8th Feb 26 Comea P(3m Point To Point, Soft, Soft/Heavy places) 5/4Fav 12-2 C J Shine 3rd of 5 runners, 2L and nk behind Lair Du Laube and Thatildojon
30th Mar 25 Liscarroll P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 7/1 11-11 C J Shine 6th of 8 runners, 53.5L behind
In the last 3 years Comeoutofthefog (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Begger (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Mar 2026 Ballycrystal P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding, Soft in places) Begger (IRE) 5th (7/1 12-2) B T Stone Comeoutofthefog (IRE) pulled up (5/4Fav 12-2) R James (9 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 12 | 0 | 2 | -12.00 |
| P2P | 11 | 3 | 0 |
15th Mar 26 Knockanohill P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 5/2Fav 12-2 D Doyle 1st of 8 runners, by nk and 14L from Vodka Splash and Nibbles
22nd Feb 26 Tinahely P(3m Point To Point, Soft, Soft/Heavy places) 5/4Fav 12-2 D Doyle 1st of 6 runners, by 40L and from Erigmoor and
8th Jan 26 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) 20/1 11-7 Mr D Doyle (7) pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by I Walked The Line
In the last 3 years Dromleigh (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Nibbles (IRE) | 4 | |
| 15th Mar 2026 Knockanohill P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 12-2) D Doyle 14.25L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 3rd (7/1 12-2) T O'Connor (8 ran) | ||
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| 8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Nibbles (IRE) 5th (40/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor Dromleigh (IRE) pulled up (20/1 11-7) Mr D Doyle (12 ran) | ||
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| 29th Dec 2024 Limerick(2m 6f 120yds, Chase, Yielding to soft, soft in places) Nibbles (IRE) 9th (100/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor 24.00L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 12th (16/1 11-7) Miss L Costello (16 ran) | ||
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| 11th Jan 2024 Clonmel(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (9/2 12-0) Mr M J O'Connor Nibbles (IRE) fell (11/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (13 ran) | ||
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| Sampoet (IRE) | 2 | |
| 21st Apr 2025 Cork(3m 100yds, Chase, Chase: Yielding. Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Sampoet (IRE) 3rd (40/1 11-12) Mr M J Kenneally 15.00L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 4th (9/1 11-12) Miss L Costello (15 ran) | ||
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| 11th Jan 2024 Clonmel(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (9/2 12-0) Mr M J O'Connor 47.75L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 8th (33/1 11-7) Mr D Allen (13 ran) | ||
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| Lord Desart (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Nov 2025 Moig South P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (5/2 12-2) Ms L Costello 16.00L in front of Lord Desart (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-2) D T Hyde (7 ran) | ||
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| Pure Decent (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Mar 2025 Nenagh P(3m , Point To Point, Good/Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 7th (6/1 11-11) Ms L Costello 10.00L in front of Pure Decent (IRE) 8th (10/1 11-11) W Verling (15 ran) | ||
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| Our Story (IRE) | 3 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (4/1 11-11) Ms E C Costello 17.50L in front of Our Story (IRE) 4th (4/1 12-2) Derek O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| 23rd Nov 2025 Moig South P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (5/2 12-2) Ms L Costello 30.50L in front of Our Story (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-11) W Verling (7 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Nov 2025 Rathcannon P(3m , Point To Point, Good/Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-11) Ms L Costello 1.25L in front of Our Story (IRE) 5th (7/2 12-2) A O'Sullivan (8 ran) | ||
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| Hearts And Spades (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Hearts And Spades (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 12-2) E Mahon .13L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (4/1 11-11) Ms E C Costello (9 ran) | ||
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| Well Buoy (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Apr 2025 Punchestown(3m 90yds, Chase, Yielding (Hurdle/Chase); changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after Race 4: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Cross Country)) Well Buoy (IRE) 5th (9/2 11-7) Miss Gina Andrews 4.75L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 7th (12/1 11-0) Miss L Costello (16 ran) | ||
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| The Happy Huntsman (IRE) | 2 | |
| 15th Mar 2026 Knockanohill P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 12-2) D Doyle 69.25L in front of The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 7th (4/1 11-11) L Burke Ott (8 ran) | ||
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| 8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 4th (80/1 11-7) Mr L Burke-Ott Dromleigh (IRE) pulled up (20/1 11-7) Mr D Doyle (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 2 | -5.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 16 | 8 | 0 |
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Chase, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) 14/1 11-0 Mr D T Hyde (7) 2nd of 7 runners, 6L behind Dora D or
25th May 24 Ballingarry P(3m Point To Point, Good) 4/6Fav 11-11 D T Hyde (5) 1st of 6 runners, by 3.5L and 4L from and Special Prep
6th May 24 Down Royal(2m 7f 50yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 6/4Fav 11-7 Mr D T Hyde (7) 6th of 12 runners, 22.25L behind Ballyphilip
In the last 3 years Focus Point (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sampoet (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Mar 2026 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds, Chase, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Focus Point (IRE) 2nd (14/1 11-0) Mr D T Hyde 1.50L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 3rd (6/1 11-0) Mr J M Halford (7 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 6 | 4 | 0 |
28th Mar 26 Portrush P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 5/4 12-2 E Mahon 2nd of 7 runners, nk behind Winged Leader
7th Feb 26 Ballinaboola P(3m Point To Point, Heavy) 4/6Fav 12-2 E Mahon 1st of 2 runners, by 10L and from Gale Force Jet and
6th Dec 25 Dromahane P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 11/10Fav 12-2 E Mahon 1st of 9 runners, by hd and 15L from Dromleigh and Made U Look
In the last 3 years Hearts And Spades (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Hearts And Spades (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 12-2) E Mahon .13L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (4/1 11-11) Ms E C Costello (9 ran) | ||
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| Our Story (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Hearts And Spades (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 12-2) E Mahon 17.63L in front of Our Story (IRE) 4th (4/1 12-2) Derek O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| Lawful Ruler (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Nov 2025 Boulta P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Hearts And Spades (FR) 1st (6/4 12-2) E Mahon 16.00L in front of Lawful Ruler (IRE) 5th (5/1 11-11) T J Stafford (10 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 7 | 3 | 0 |
22nd Feb 26 Kildorrery P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 3/1 12-2 M C O Donovan 2nd of 8 runners, 3L behind Asian Master
11th Jan 26 Aghabullogue P(3m Point To Point, Heavy) 3/1 11-11 L M Kelleher (5) 3rd of 8 runners, 20L and 1.5L behind Hunters Yarn and Conflated
9th Nov 25 Dromahane P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 3/1 12-2 C J Shine 6th of 12 runners, 6L behind Wonderwall


Rule Of Law (USA)-Never Been Wrong(Robin Des Champs)
(8)
(James Joseph Stafford)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 9 | 1 | 0 |
29th Mar 26 Downpatrick(2m 7f 150yds Chase, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) 40/1 11-7 Mr T J Stafford (7) 3rd of 9 runners, 6L and 18L behind Cause For Comment and West Of Idaho
7th Mar 26 Tyrella P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 5/1 11-11 T J Stafford (5) 2nd of 5 runners, 1.25L behind West Of Idaho
21st Feb 26 Oldtown P(3m Point To Point, Heavy) 7/1 11-11 T J Stafford (5) 6th of 6 runners, 59L behind Fortune Lad
In the last 3 years Lawful Ruler (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hearts And Spades (FR) | 1 | |
| 22nd Nov 2025 Boulta P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Hearts And Spades (FR) 1st (6/4 12-2) E Mahon 16.00L in front of Lawful Ruler (IRE) 5th (5/1 11-11) T J Stafford (10 ran) | ||
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| Occupational Force (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Mar 2025 Kirkistown P(3m , Point To Point, Good/Soft) Occupational Force (IRE) 2nd (4/1 12-2) B Finn Lawful Ruler (IRE) pulled up (11/2 12-2) J Dunne (10 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P | 11 | 3 | 0 |
21st Feb 26 Ballygogue House P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 5/2 11-11 D T Hyde (5) 2nd of 8 runners, 5L behind Yewtree Hill
18th Jan 26 Ballycrystal P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 7/4Fav 11-11 D T Hyde (5) 1st of 6 runners, by nk and 6L from Empire Soldier and Regal Thunder
10th Jan 26 Tinahely P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 4/1 12-2 D T Hyde 1st of 8 runners, by 2.5L and 5L from Mint Approved and Empire Soldier
In the last 3 years Lord Desart (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Nov 2025 Moig South P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (5/2 12-2) Ms L Costello 16.00L in front of Lord Desart (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-2) D T Hyde (7 ran) | ||
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| Our Story (IRE) | 2 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Ballygogue House P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Lord Desart (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-11) D T Hyde Our Story (IRE) pulled up (7/2 11-11) B Aherne (8 ran) | ||
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| 23rd Nov 2025 Moig South P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Lord Desart (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-2) D T Hyde 14.50L in front of Our Story (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-11) W Verling (7 ran) | ||
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| Begger (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Ballygogue House P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Lord Desart (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-11) D T Hyde Begger (IRE) unseated rider (6/1 11-11) Ms H M Phillips (8 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 0 | 1 | -16.00 |
| P2P | 10 | 2 | 0 |
15th Mar 26 Knockanohill P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 7/1 12-2 T O Connor 3rd of 8 runners, nk and 14L behind Dromleigh and Vodka Splash
8th Feb 26 Tallow P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 12/1 12-2 T O Connor 3rd of 7 runners, 2.5L and 6L behind The Great Unknown and Earths Furies
29th Jan 26 Thurles(3m 184yds Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) 20/1 11-7 Mr T O Connor (7) 5th of 9 runners, 72L behind Cold Old Fire
In the last 3 years Nibbles (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 4 | |
| 15th Mar 2026 Knockanohill P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 12-2) D Doyle 14.25L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 3rd (7/1 12-2) T O'Connor (8 ran) | ||
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| 8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Nibbles (IRE) 5th (40/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor Dromleigh (IRE) pulled up (20/1 11-7) Mr D Doyle (12 ran) | ||
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| 29th Dec 2024 Limerick(2m 6f 120yds, Chase, Yielding to soft, soft in places) Nibbles (IRE) 9th (100/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor 24.00L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 12th (16/1 11-7) Miss L Costello (16 ran) | ||
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| 11th Jan 2024 Clonmel(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (9/2 12-0) Mr M J O'Connor Nibbles (IRE) fell (11/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (13 ran) | ||
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| Sampoet (IRE) | 2 | |
| 26th Jan 2025 Cragmore P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) Nibbles (IRE) 1st (12/1 12-2) T O'Connor 29.00L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 5th (8/1 12-2) M J O'Connor (10 ran) | ||
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| 11th Jan 2024 Clonmel(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Heavy) Sampoet (IRE) 8th (33/1 11-7) Mr D Allen Nibbles (IRE) fell (11/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (13 ran) | ||
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| Our Story (IRE) | 2 | |
| 29th Jan 2026 Thurles(3m 184yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Our Story (IRE) 2nd (33/1 11-7) Mr B Aherne 51.00L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 5th (20/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| 19th May 2024 Ballindenisk P(3m , Point To Point, Good) Our Story (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-2) Derek O'Connor 10.75L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 5th (6/1 12-2) T O'Connor (12 ran) | ||
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| Tea In The Park (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Dec 2025 Limerick(2m 6f 120yds, Chase, Soft to Heavy) Nibbles (IRE) 3rd (28/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor 24.31L in front of Tea In The Park (IRE) 9th (50/1 11-7) Ms A T O'Reilly (14 ran) | ||
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| The Happy Huntsman (IRE) | 2 | |
| 15th Mar 2026 Knockanohill P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Nibbles (IRE) 3rd (7/1 12-2) T O'Connor 55.00L in front of The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 7th (4/1 11-11) L Burke Ott (8 ran) | ||
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| 8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 4th (80/1 11-7) Mr L Burke-Ott 4.75L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 5th (40/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 12 | 1 | 0 |
21st Mar 26 Kirkistown P(3m Point To Point, Yielding, Soft in places) 5/1 11-11 Ms C Grant (5) 2nd of 6 runners, 1L behind Mackieshill
7th Mar 26 Gowran Park(3m 1f Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Heavy, soft in places. Chase: Heavy) 40/1 11-7 Miss C Grant (7) 5th of 8 runners, 49.25L behind Lets Go Champ
15th Feb 26 Nenagh P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 8/1 11-11 Ms C Grant (5) 3rd of 8 runners, 2L and 1L behind Le Boum Retourne and Depalma
In the last 3 years Occupational Force (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lawful Ruler (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Mar 2025 Kirkistown P(3m , Point To Point, Good/Soft) Occupational Force (IRE) 2nd (4/1 12-2) B Finn Lawful Ruler (IRE) pulled up (11/2 12-2) J Dunne (10 ran) | ||
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| Begger (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Feb 2026 Nenagh P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Occupational Force (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-11) Ms C Grant Begger (IRE) fell (5/1 12-2) A T Feeney (8 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 14 | 2 | 0 |
29th Mar 26 Monksgrange P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 5/1 11-11 B Aherne (5) 4th of 9 runners, 3.5L behind Supreme Force
8th Mar 26 Castlelands P(3m Point To Point, Soft, Yielding/Soft places) 6/1 11-11 B Aherne (5) 3rd of 7 runners, 3L and 12L behind Magic Sadler and Call The Tune
21st Feb 26 Ballygogue House P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 7/2 11-11 B Aherne (5) pulled up(8 ran) in race won by Yewtree Hill
In the last 3 years Our Story (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 3 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (4/1 11-11) Ms E C Costello 17.50L in front of Our Story (IRE) 4th (4/1 12-2) Derek O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| 23rd Nov 2025 Moig South P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (5/2 12-2) Ms L Costello 30.50L in front of Our Story (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-11) W Verling (7 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Nov 2025 Rathcannon P(3m , Point To Point, Good/Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-11) Ms L Costello 1.25L in front of Our Story (IRE) 5th (7/2 12-2) A O'Sullivan (8 ran) | ||
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| Nibbles (IRE) | 2 | |
| 29th Jan 2026 Thurles(3m 184yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Our Story (IRE) 2nd (33/1 11-7) Mr B Aherne 51.00L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 5th (20/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| 19th May 2024 Ballindenisk P(3m , Point To Point, Good) Our Story (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-2) Derek O'Connor 10.75L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 5th (6/1 12-2) T O'Connor (12 ran) | ||
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| Sampoet (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Mar 2025 Bandon P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Our Story (IRE) 1st (5/1 12-2) A O'Sullivan 24.13L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 6th (6/1 12-2) M J O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| Lord Desart (IRE) | 2 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Ballygogue House P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Lord Desart (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-11) D T Hyde Our Story (IRE) pulled up (7/2 11-11) B Aherne (8 ran) | ||
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| 23rd Nov 2025 Moig South P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Lord Desart (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-2) D T Hyde 14.50L in front of Our Story (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-11) W Verling (7 ran) | ||
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| Hearts And Spades (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Hearts And Spades (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 12-2) E Mahon 17.63L in front of Our Story (IRE) 4th (4/1 12-2) Derek O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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| Begger (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Ballygogue House P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Begger (IRE) unseated rider (6/1 11-11) Ms H M Phillips Our Story (IRE) pulled up (7/2 11-11) B Aherne (8 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 15 | 0 | 4 | -15.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
8th Mar 26 Belclare P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 6/1 12-2 J C Barry 4th of 9 runners, 28.5L behind Keep On Dreaming
1st Feb 26 Ballyvodock P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 7/4Fav 12-2 J C Barry 1st of 8 runners, by 4L and 1L from Lewis Road and Ballintemple King
18th Jan 26 Carrigarostig P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 4/1 12-2 J C Barry 3rd of 11 runners, 2.5L and 2L behind Cool Consul and The Rebel Fox


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 1 | 0 |
8th Mar 25 Nenagh P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 10/1 11-11 W Verling (5) 8th of 15 runners, 20.25L behind Making Country
22nd Feb 25 Knockanard P(3m Point To Point, Heavy) 2/1JFavF 11-11 W Verling (5) 1st of 5 runners, by 4L and 4.5L from Could Be You and Lakewood Rose
9th Feb 25 Tallow P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 5/1 11-11 W Verling (5) fell of 7 runners, 13L behind John Coffey
In the last 3 years Pure Decent (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Mar 2025 Nenagh P(3m , Point To Point, Good/Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 7th (6/1 11-11) Ms L Costello 10.00L in front of Pure Decent (IRE) 8th (10/1 11-11) W Verling (15 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 19 | 0 | 1 | -19.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
25th Nov 25 Tramore(2m 5f 100yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle & Bumper - Soft, Heavy in places. Chase - Soft) Rated 72 14/1 9-11 G B Noonan (3) pulled up of 14 runners, in race won by Bigbraveboy
30th Oct 25 Thurles(2m 5f 80yds Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 72 33/1 9-7 Conor Clarke (7) 11th of 18 runners, 64.81L behind River Vale
23rd Oct 25 Clonmel(2m 4f 219yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle: Yielding. Chase: Good to Yielding) Rated 72 20/1 9-8 Conor Clarke (7) 8th of 14 runners, 24.41L behind Kobalt St Georges


Urban Poet (USA)-Killiney Gold(Golden Tornado)
(20)
(Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 3 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 16 | 1 | 0 |
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Chase, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) 6/1 11-0 Mr J M Halford (7) 3rd of 7 runners, 6L and 1.5L behind Dora D or and Focus Point
18th Jan 26 Thurles(3m 184yds Chase, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) 80/1 11-0 Miss G Benson (7) pulled up(13 ran) in race won by Panda Boy
12th Oct 25 Loughrea P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 4/1 12-2 B O Neill pulled up(10 ran) in race won by Catalani
In the last 3 years Sampoet (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 2 | |
| 21st Apr 2025 Cork(3m 100yds, Chase, Chase: Yielding. Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Sampoet (IRE) 3rd (40/1 11-12) Mr M J Kenneally 15.00L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 4th (9/1 11-12) Miss L Costello (15 ran) | ||
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| 11th Jan 2024 Clonmel(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Heavy) Dromleigh (IRE) 2nd (9/2 12-0) Mr M J O'Connor 47.75L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 8th (33/1 11-7) Mr D Allen (13 ran) | ||
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| Focus Point (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Mar 2026 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds, Chase, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Focus Point (IRE) 2nd (14/1 11-0) Mr D T Hyde 1.50L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 3rd (6/1 11-0) Mr J M Halford (7 ran) | ||
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| Nibbles (IRE) | 2 | |
| 26th Jan 2025 Cragmore P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) Nibbles (IRE) 1st (12/1 12-2) T O'Connor 29.00L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 5th (8/1 12-2) M J O'Connor (10 ran) | ||
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| 11th Jan 2024 Clonmel(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Heavy) Sampoet (IRE) 8th (33/1 11-7) Mr D Allen Nibbles (IRE) fell (11/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (13 ran) | ||
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| Our Story (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Mar 2025 Bandon P(3m , Point To Point, Soft) Our Story (IRE) 1st (5/1 12-2) A O'Sullivan 24.13L in front of Sampoet (IRE) 6th (6/1 12-2) M J O'Connor (9 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Thanks For Tea(Shantou)
(98)
(Mrs Valerie Courtney)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 0 | 0 |
29th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 6f 120yds Chase, Soft to Heavy) 50/1 11-7 Ms A T O Reilly (7) 9th of 14 runners, 45.31L behind Last Round
30th Nov 25 Ballindenisk P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 10/1 11-11 Ms A T O Reilly (5) 2nd of 11 runners, 1L behind Ya Will Ya
9th Nov 25 Dromahane P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 7/1 11-11 Ms A T O Reilly (5) 3rd of 8 runners, 4L and 57L behind Tap Tap Shamie and Cool Consul
In the last 3 years Tea In The Park (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Nibbles (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Dec 2025 Limerick(2m 6f 120yds, Chase, Soft to Heavy) Nibbles (IRE) 3rd (28/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor 24.31L in front of Tea In The Park (IRE) 9th (50/1 11-7) Ms A T O'Reilly (14 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 4 | 1 | 0 |
15th Mar 26 Knockanohill P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 4/1 11-11 L Burke Ott (5) 7th of 8 runners, 69.25L behind Dromleigh
15th Feb 26 Knockanard P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 1/1Fav 12-2 L Burke Ott 1st of 4 runners, by 11L and from Twoplustwo Equals and
8th Jan 26 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) 80/1 11-7 Mr L Burke-Ott (7) 4th of 12 runners, 48L behind I Walked The Line
In the last 3 years The Happy Huntsman (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 2 | |
| 15th Mar 2026 Knockanohill P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Dromleigh (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 12-2) D Doyle 69.25L in front of The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 7th (4/1 11-11) L Burke Ott (8 ran) | ||
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| 8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 4th (80/1 11-7) Mr L Burke-Ott Dromleigh (IRE) pulled up (20/1 11-7) Mr D Doyle (12 ran) | ||
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| Nibbles (IRE) | 2 | |
| 15th Mar 2026 Knockanohill P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Nibbles (IRE) 3rd (7/1 12-2) T O'Connor 55.00L in front of The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 7th (4/1 11-11) L Burke Ott (8 ran) | ||
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| 8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 4f 63yds, Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) The Happy Huntsman (IRE) 4th (80/1 11-7) Mr L Burke-Ott 4.75L in front of Nibbles (IRE) 5th (40/1 11-7) Mr T O'Connor (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
23rd Nov 25 Punchestown(3m 90yds Chase, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 10/1 10-11 Mr J M Halford (7) 9th of 15 runners, 58.53L behind Desertmore House
29th Apr 25 Punchestown(3m 90yds Chase, Yielding (Hurdle/Chase); changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after Race 4: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Cross Country)) 9/2 11-7 Miss Gina Andrews 5th of 16 runners, 18.5L behind Transprint
6th Mar 25 Thurles(3m 1f 22yds Chase, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to Good, good to yielding in places, after 4th race.) 12/1 11-7 Mr J M Halford (7) 7th of 11 runners, 35.75L behind Fountain House
In the last 3 years Well Buoy (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dromleigh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Apr 2025 Punchestown(3m 90yds, Chase, Yielding (Hurdle/Chase); changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after Race 4: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Cross Country)) Well Buoy (IRE) 5th (9/2 11-7) Miss Gina Andrews 4.75L in front of Dromleigh (IRE) 7th (12/1 11-0) Miss L Costello (16 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Drive On Jimmey 8 12-0 Mr A Burke-Ott 11/1 (P J Healy)
2024 Ryehill 7 11-10 Mr L P Shanahan 1/1Fav (Ross O'Sullivan)
2023 Dundaniel 8 11-10 Mr Alan O'Sullivan 15/8Fav (Michael G Kennedy)
2022 Its On The Line 5 11-12 Mr C Mullins 4/1 (Emmet Mullins)
2021 Wrong Direction 11 12-0 Mr J Hurley 5/6Fav (Seamus Spillane)
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)
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.






