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Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
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to the left. Find which horse goes on SoftGuinness Draught Novices' Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 190yds. 1.40
2m. 190yds. Hurdle (Class 4) 4-y-o plus 10 Declared
Guinness Draught Novices' Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £10,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £5,446.00 2nd - £2,509.00 3rd - £1,254.00 4th - £628.00
Formscan - IRANDANDO HAS returned from over three years on the sidelines to spring a surprise at Southwell before losing little in defeat when second at Ayr. The winner went on to contest this week's Martin Pipe and there doesn't appear to be anything of a similar level in here so Sam Allwood's top-weight looks to have an excellent chance. Recent Ludlow runner-up Dartmouth Castle is undoubtedly the main threat, although The Shanachie showed promise in a Kelso bumper and could progress for the switch to hurdles.
No Risk At All (FR)-Irostare(Astarabad)
(44)
(The Late John Hales And Miss L Hales)
Rated 124
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 24.00 |
29th Jan 26 Ayr(2m Hurdle, Soft) Rated 117 12/1 11-12 Toby Wynne 2nd of 8 runners, 4.5L behind Stede Bonnet
14th Dec 25 Southwell(1m 7f 182yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) 25/1 11-4 Toby Wynne 1st of 9 runners, by nk and 7L from Liam Mera Kai and Sweeper System
In the last 3 years Irandando Has (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Valtteri Its James (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Jan 2026 Ayr(2m , Hurdle, Soft) Irandando Has (FR) 2nd (12/1 11-12 Rated 117) Toby Wynne 31.25L in front of Valtteri Its James (IRE) 6th (100/1 11-5) P Wadge (8 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Accordingtoeileen(Accordion)
(51)
(A Lee, J Matterson, D Mullen & Partner)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
22nd Jan 26 Wetherby(2m Hurdle, Soft) 200/1 11-2 S W Quinlan pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Starmount
21st Nov 25 Catterick(1m 7f 156yds Bumper, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 66/1 11-2 S W Quinlan 7th of 12 runners, 22L behind Nimba
25th Jun 25 Worcester(2m Bumper, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 11/2 10-6 Fern O Brien (5) 12th of 12 runners, 161.5L behind I m A Believer
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1.75 |
18th Feb 26 Ludlow(1m 7f 169yds Hurdle, Soft) 16/1 11-2 Theo Gillard 2nd of 12 runners, 2L behind Misterdoc
27th Dec 25 Wetherby(2m Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 11/1 11-0 Theo Gillard 5th of 11 runners, 11.25L behind Minstrel Knight
30th Sep 25 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Bumper, Good) 4/1 11-4 Charlie Maggs (5) 4th of 9 runners, 5.75L behind Siouxfonic
Postponed (IRE)-Velvet Charm(Excelebration)
ts9(39)
(Miss Hazel Crichton)
Rated 77
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 8 | 0 | 0 | -8.00 |
3rd Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 81 150/1 11-5 Ross Chapman 10th of 12 runners, 27.03L behind It s Top
25th Jan 26 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 81 40/1 10-9 Ross Chapman fell of 7 runners, in race won by Kazar Forez
16th Oct 25 Carlisle(2m 1f 33yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 83 150/1 10-13 C O Farrell ran out of 7 runners, in race won by Cave Bridge
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
21st Feb 26 Newcastle(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) 40/1 11-7 Ryan Mania 11th of 12 runners, 66.5L behind Jimbo Sport
11th Dec 25 Newcastle(2m 190yds Bumper, Good to Soft-Good in places) 150/1 11-2 Ryan Mania 4th of 11 runners, 7.25L behind Ronnie Russet
7th Nov 25 Hexham(2m 48yds Bumper, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 50/1 11-2 Ryan Mania 9th of 11 runners, 38L behind Forthfactor
In the last 3 years Flaming Norman (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Valtteri Its James (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Valtteri Its James (IRE) 6th (100/1 11-7) P Wadge 36.25L in front of Flaming Norman (IRE) 11th (40/1 11-7) Ryan Mania (12 ran) | ||
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Pether's Moon (IRE)-Haafaprincess(Haafhd)
hd1(37) (Clova Farms And Mr P D Niven)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
5th Feb 26 Doncaster(2m 128yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 100/1 11-4 Peter Kavanagh pulled up(12 ran) in race won by Count Of Vendome
30th Oct 25 Newcastle(2m 190yds Bumper, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 13/2 11-3 B Hughes 5th of 6 runners, 6.5L behind Monte A Bord
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 1 | -3.00 |
3rd Mar 26 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) 150/1 11-5 S W Quinlan 7th of 12 runners, 27.5L behind Sanilam
27th Jan 26 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hurdle, Heavy) 80/1 11-5 S W Quinlan pulled up(8 ran) in race won by Le Beau Madrik
22nd Dec 25 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds Bumper, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 12/1 11-2 B Hughes 3rd of 7 runners, 4L and 6.5L behind Kilaro and Forever Louie
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
13th Feb 26 Kelso(2m 51yds Bumper, Heavy) 9/2 11-7 B Hughes 6th of 9 runners, 10.41L behind Thelastmanfrompenr
Jun 2024 Goffs Ireland Price: Not Sold (34000)
Nov 2021 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €6,000
Poet's Word (IRE)-Bruens Folly(Jeremy)
(21)
(The 1892 Partnership)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
21st Feb 26 Newcastle(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) 100/1 11-7 P Wadge 6th of 12 runners, 30.25L behind Jimbo Sport
29th Jan 26 Ayr(2m Hurdle, Soft) 100/1 11-5 P Wadge 6th of 8 runners, 35.75L behind Stede Bonnet
15th Jan 26 Newcastle(2m 190yds Bumper, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 8/1 11-0 Jack Power (5) 11th of 15 runners, 52L behind Ronnie Russet
In the last 3 years Valtteri Its James (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Irandando Has (FR) | 1 | |
| 29th Jan 2026 Ayr(2m , Hurdle, Soft) Irandando Has (FR) 2nd (12/1 11-12 Rated 117) Toby Wynne 31.25L in front of Valtteri Its James (IRE) 6th (100/1 11-5) P Wadge (8 ran) | ||
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| Flaming Norman (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Valtteri Its James (IRE) 6th (100/1 11-7) P Wadge 36.25L in front of Flaming Norman (IRE) 11th (40/1 11-7) Ryan Mania (12 ran) | ||
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Califet (FR)-Western Goose(Westerner)
hd1(191) (Mrs Pauline Southerington)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 3 | -5.00 |
4th Sep 25 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 11/4 11-4 Jamie Hamilton 5th of 6 runners, 33.75L behind Herja
20th Aug 25 Worcester(2m Maiden Hurdle, Good) 8/1 11-4 B Hughes 4th of 15 runners, 7.56L behind Celestron Star
25th May 25 Kelso(2m 51yds Bumper, Good) 1/1Fav 10-7 Joshua Thompson (7) 2nd of 4 runners, 2L behind Cushendall
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Matwana 4 10-9 Paul O'Brien 2/7Fav (Harry Derham)
2024 From The Clouds 7 11-9 P Wadge 13/2 (Miss L Russell)
2023 Dare To Shout 6 11-12 Danny McMenamin 2/5Fav (Mrs A Hamilton)
2022 Rock Legend 5 10-9 Jack Andrews 1/3Fav (Dan Skelton)
2021 Dreams Of Home 5 12-0 B Hughes 2/5Fav (Donald McCain)
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 Hurdles The Shanachie. Hood Prince Of Clova, Lipstick Traces» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 1/1 Irandando Has, 6/4 Dartmouth Castle, 8/1 The Shanachie, Lipstick Traces, 33/1 Valtteri Its James, 50/1 Return To Florida, 66/1 Flaming Norman, 100/1 Bogha Baiste, Prince Of Clova, Delayed Charm.
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.
