
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Smirnoff At The Apartment Grand Wedding Handicap Hurdle
of £7,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 62yds. 2.45
2m. 4f. 62yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 5) 4-y-o plus 17 Declared
Smirnoff At The Apartment Grand Wedding Handicap Hurdle
of £7,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £3,697.00 2nd - £1,701.00 3rd - £850.00 4th - £426.00 5th - £212.00
Formscan - An open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to SNOW DRAGON. The Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore-trained five-year-old has been performing well in defeat for much of the season, including when second at Musselburgh most recently. It's hard to fault his attitude and if first-time cheekpieces can help sharpen him up, a first career triumph may await. Roxby Belle hasn't been disgraced since going handicapping and has time to do better, as does Dilly's Gunner. Others to note include Glory Hights, Fairly Fulling and Passengerontheship.


Ocovango (GB)-Hiwaitilitellu(Milan)
cp7(15)
(Baxter, Barrett & O'Keeffe)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 12 | 0 | 5 | -12.00 |
27th Feb 26 Doncaster(2m 3f 88yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 103 40/1 11-12 William Shanahan 8th of 12 runners, 74.75L behind Diamond Koda
22nd Jun 25 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) Rated 104 2/1 11-4 S W Quinlan 5th of 10 runners, 35.5L behind Moonbow
3rd Jun 25 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) Rated 104 9/2 11-4 S W Quinlan 3rd of 10 runners, 13L and 10L behind Don Virginia and Delgany Bobby Blue


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
17th Feb 26 Market Rasen(2m 7f 16yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 104 20/1 11-8 Craig Nichol 5th of 9 runners, 19.16L behind Aire Spray
30th Dec 25 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds Hurdle, Hurdle: Good-Good to Soft in places; Chase: Good to Soft-Good in places) 50/1 11-0 Craig Nichol 9th of 10 runners, 26.75L behind Captain Hugo
14th Dec 25 Carlisle(2m 3f 61yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 15/2 11-4 Craig Nichol 5th of 8 runners, 35.75L behind Kent De Thaix


Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Identity Parade(Witness Box)
(51)
(Bowen & Morris)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
22nd Jan 26 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 98 20/1 11-12 Bruce Lynn 8th of 13 runners, 38.13L behind Eric Carmen
29th Dec 25 Kelso(2m 51yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 33/1 11-4 P Wadge 4th of 10 runners, 13.5L behind Cavalier Du Luy
7th Dec 25 Kelso(2m 51yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 20/1 11-2 Bruce Lynn 5th of 9 runners, 24L behind Great Fleet
In the last 3 years Suspected (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Knacker Trapper (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Jan 2026 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Knacker Trapper (IRE) 7th (50/1 10-12 Rated 87) Joseph Williamson .75L in front of Suspected (IRE) 8th (20/1 11-12 Rated 98) Bruce Lynn (13 ran) | ||
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Dartmouth (GB)-Falcon's Gunner(Gunner B)
(57)
(Falcon Line Racing)
Rated 96
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
16th Jan 26 Market Rasen(2m 2f 140yds Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 40/1 10-9 Tom Midgley (3) 5th of 8 runners, 13.75L behind Hold The Serve
26th Dec 25 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 9/1 11-4 Callum Bewley 7th of 14 runners, 26.25L behind Scavengers Reign
13th Nov 25 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 66/1 11-3 P Wadge 5th of 9 runners, 27L behind La Zoubida


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13th Feb 26 Kelso(2m 51yds Hurdle, Heavy) 66/1 10-11 C Rabbitt (3) 6th of 11 runners, 31.76L behind Kaka s Cousin
21st Jan 26 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 250/1 11-2 Ross Chapman 5th of 13 runners, 26.25L behind Kosac D oudairies
1st Jan 26 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds Hurdle, Good) 50/1 11-5 Nathan Moscrop 4th of 6 runners, 38.25L behind In The Age


Saxon Warrior (JPN)-Silky(Montjeu)
ts+(39)
(Mr David Carr)
Rated 93
Won When Rated 99
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 11 | 1 | 4 | -6.00 |
3rd Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 96 33/1 10-4 Peter Kavanagh 10th of 11 runners, 75.75L behind Haarar
22nd Dec 25 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 99 50/1 11-8 Ross Chapman 9th of 11 runners, 21.5L behind Magna Victor
30th Sep 25 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 100 11/1 11-9 Callum Pritchard 6th of 11 runners, 19.5L behind Roadshow
In the last 3 years Spartan Warrior (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Fairly Fulling (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Sep 2025 Sedgefield(2m 178yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Fairly Fulling (IRE) 4th (5/2Fav 10-4 Rated 79) C Rabbitt 14.00L in front of Spartan Warrior (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-9 Rated 100) Callum Pritchard (11 ran) | ||
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| Snow Dragon (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jan 2025 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hurdle, Soft) Snow Dragon (IRE) 4th (66/1 10-7) Jack Power 6.00L in front of Spartan Warrior (IRE) 5th (5/1 11-0 Rated 105) B Hughes (8 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 10 | 0 | 2 | -10.00 |
1st Nov 25 Ayr(3m 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 94 7/1 10-12 Gregor Walkingshaw (10) 4th of 9 runners, 8.81L behind Buzz Iceclear
3rd Oct 25 Hexham(2m 4f 15yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Rated 94 3/1 11-3 Jack Power (5) fell of 8 runners, in race won by Heeztheboy
18th Mar 25 Wetherby(3m 26yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 97 14/1 11-12 D R Fox 6th of 9 runners, 30L behind Jukebox Fury
In the last 3 years Helsgetaway (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Fairly Fulling (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Nov 2024 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Fairly Fulling (IRE) 4th (100/1 11-4) Ross Chapman Helsgetaway (IRE) fell (5/2J Fav 11-4) D R Fox (10 ran) | ||
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Pillar Coral (GB)-Canto Creek(Beat All)
(340)
(John Birtles And Bill Allan)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 0 | 3 | -7.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
8th Apr 25 Carlisle(3m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 88 9/4 11-7 Jonathan England 2nd of 6 runners, nk behind I m A Starman
3rd Mar 25 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 86 6/5Fav 11-4 Jonathan England 2nd of 10 runners, nk behind Jingle Jangle Jet
17th Feb 25 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 83 6/1 11-0 Jonathan England 2nd of 11 runners, 4.75L behind Almuhit
In the last 3 years Passengerontheship (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Knacker Trapper (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Nov 2023 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Knacker Trapper (IRE) 5th (100/1 11-0) J Kington 19.25L in front of Passengerontheship (IRE) 9th (80/1 10-13) Jonathan England (15 ran) | ||
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Decorated Knight (GB)-Rose Of Miracles(Dalakhani)
cp1(27)
(Lamont Racing)
Rated 90
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 9 | 0 | 4 | -9.00 |
15th Feb 26 Musselburgh(2m 3f 171yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 89 10/3 10-8 Gregor Walkingshaw (10) 2nd of 5 runners, 2.5L behind Beat The Retreat
27th Jan 26 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 91 7/2 10-12 Gregor Walkingshaw (10) 4th of 10 runners, 12.88L behind Parish Star
8th Dec 25 Musselburgh(2m 3f 171yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 92 2/1JFav 10-10 Gregor Walkingshaw (10) 3rd of 6 runners, 6.5L and 8.5L behind Passing Pleasure and Lillistar
In the last 3 years Snow Dragon (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Spartan Warrior (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jan 2025 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hurdle, Soft) Snow Dragon (IRE) 4th (66/1 10-7) Jack Power 6.00L in front of Spartan Warrior (IRE) 5th (5/1 11-0 Rated 105) B Hughes (8 ran) | ||
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Ocovango (GB)-Venture Lagertha(Fruits of Love)
(72)
(Mr Thomas Kieran O'toole)
Rated 89
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.00 |
1st Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 83 80/1 1 C Stone-Walsh 13th of 24 runners, 45.5L behind Midleton Rare
29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) 200/1 10-12 Caragh Monaghan (7) 19th of 24 runners, 122.78L behind Skylight Hustle
21st Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 300/1 10-6 Caragh Monaghan (7) 13th of 16 runners, 121L behind Katie Daniels


Fame And Glory-Lady Hight(Take Risks)
cp3(21)
(Black And Red Racing)
Rated 86
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 19 | 1 | 6 | -9.50 |
21st Feb 26 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 85 10/1 10-13 Danny McMenamin 2nd of 15 runners, 5.5L behind Holly Bird
22nd Jan 26 Wetherby(3m 26yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 86 17/2 11-1 Danny McMenamin 5th of 9 runners, 5L behind Clondaw Royale
27th Dec 25 Wetherby(3m 26yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 89 11/1 11-6 William Maggs 9th of 16 runners, 28.25L behind Kalo Athena
In the last 3 years Glory Hights (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Knacker Trapper (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2024 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Glory Hights (GB) 4th (7/2 11-3 Rated 87) Danny McMenamin 19.75L in front of Knacker Trapper (IRE) 7th (18/1 10-13 Rated 90) William Maggs (14 ran) | ||
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Imperial Monarch (IRE)-Exit Bob(Exit To Nowhere)
ts8(885)
(Mr H Burns)
Rated 85
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 12 | 0 | 2 | -12.00 |
11th Oct 23 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 96 16/1 10-12 Joseph Williamson (5) 12th of 12 runners, 26.38L behind Zwicky
Aug 2023 Goffs UK Price: £5,500
18th Jul 23 Southwell(3m 60yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Rated 96 3/1 11-6 Tristan Durrell (5) pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Eightytwo Team
15th Jun 23 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 98 9/2 12-0 Bridget Andrews 4th of 10 runners, 21.25L behind Mole Court


Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Powhatan Squaw(Soviet Star)
hd1(21)
(S McMillan M Gabellone P Thompson)
Rated 84
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 0 | 1 | -6.00 |
21st Feb 26 Newcastle(2m 190yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 88 33/1 11-2 William Maggs 4th of 7 runners, 31.5L behind She s Notjoeking
8th Dec 25 Musselburgh(2m 3f 171yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 80/1 11-4 Danny McMenamin 3rd of 4 runners, 3L and 24L behind Red Oak and Timefortom
1st Nov 25 Ayr(2m Hurdle, Soft) 125/1 10-9 William Maggs (5) 10th of 14 runners, 37.25L behind Upon Tweed


Court Cave (IRE)-Present Line(Presenting)
(51)
d1
(Mr Dave Carter)
Rated 84
Won When Rated 86
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 19 | 1 | 2 | -9.50 |
22nd Jan 26 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 87 50/1 10-12 Joseph Williamson (3) 7th of 13 runners, 37.38L behind Eric Carmen
9th May 25 Market Rasen(2m 4f 139yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 89 5/1 11-1 Joseph Williamson (3) 5th of 6 runners, 32.5L behind Iron Heart
5th Apr 25 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 90 15/2 10-13 William Maggs (5) 5th of 10 runners, 10.76L behind Luminaries
In the last 3 years Knacker Trapper (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Glory Hights (GB) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2024 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Glory Hights (GB) 4th (7/2 11-3 Rated 87) Danny McMenamin 19.75L in front of Knacker Trapper (IRE) 7th (18/1 10-13 Rated 90) William Maggs (14 ran) | ||
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| Passengerontheship (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Nov 2023 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Knacker Trapper (IRE) 5th (100/1 11-0) J Kington 19.25L in front of Passengerontheship (IRE) 9th (80/1 10-13) Jonathan England (15 ran) | ||
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| Suspected (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Jan 2026 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Knacker Trapper (IRE) 7th (50/1 10-12 Rated 87) Joseph Williamson .75L in front of Suspected (IRE) 8th (20/1 11-12 Rated 98) Bruce Lynn (13 ran) | ||
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Diamond Boy (FR)-Kilbarry Lilly(Classic Cliche)
(78)
(Mr N D Skinner)
Rated 79
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
26th Dec 25 Market Rasen(2m 4f 139yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 79 9/2 10-7 Jamie Hamilton 4th of 10 runners, 8.75L behind Gotthereintheend
10th Nov 25 Carlisle(2m 3f 218yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places on Chase course ) Rated 77 33/1 9-11 Charlie Maggs (5) 3rd of 11 runners, nk and 7.5L behind Drop Kick and Dearkeithandkaty
14th Apr 25 Hexham(2m 48yds Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 200/1 10-2 Danny McMenamin 6th of 12 runners, 29.25L behind That One


Arcadio (GER)-Lonely Sky(Blueprint)
ts5cp3(78)
(Mr Gary Satchwell)
Rated 77
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 16 | 0 | 1 | -16.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
26th Dec 25 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 78 4/1 10-8 Nathan Moscrop 4th of 8 runners, 5.13L behind Top Flight Century
5th Dec 25 Sedgefield(2m 5f 34yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 79 9/4 10-6 Nathan Moscrop 4th of 6 runners, 17L behind Be The Difference
13th Nov 25 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 78 13/2 10-9 Nathan Moscrop 2nd of 10 runners, 6L behind Devon Skies
In the last 3 years Fairly Fulling (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Helsgetaway (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Nov 2024 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Fairly Fulling (IRE) 4th (100/1 11-4) Ross Chapman Helsgetaway (IRE) fell (5/2J Fav 11-4) D R Fox (10 ran) | ||
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| Spartan Warrior (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Sep 2025 Sedgefield(2m 178yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Fairly Fulling (IRE) 4th (5/2Fav 10-4 Rated 79) C Rabbitt 14.00L in front of Spartan Warrior (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-9 Rated 100) Callum Pritchard (11 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Fair Funny(King's Theatre)
(83)
(Debestracing)
Rated 69
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 18 | 0 | 1 | -18.00 |
21st Dec 25 Lingfield(2m 3f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 63 200/1 11-4 James Best 4th of 7 runners, 33.75L behind Oh Clare
23rd Nov 25 Windsor(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 62 250/1 10-11 James Best 7th of 9 runners, 60.5L behind Tiddesley Wood
11th Nov 25 Huntingdon(2m 3f 189yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 62 100/1 10-2 James Best pulled up of 8 runners, in race won by Rip Wheeler
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Luminaries 8 10-6 S W Quinlan 10/3Fav (Ewan Whillans)
2024 Call Me Jack 5 10-4 Jamie Hamilton 3/1Fav (Mr M T Walford)
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 Dilly's Gunner, Ratemenow. Hood Elusive Warrior. Cheekpiece U S Marshall, Snow Dragon» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 9/2 Passengerontheship, 5/1 Roxby Belle, 6/1 Dilly's Gunner, 7/1 Glory Hights, Snow Dragon, 10/1 Fairly Fulling, Helsgetaway, 12/1 Maggies Boy, 14/1 U S Marshall, 20/1 Suspected, Venturevango, Ratemenow, 25/1 Elusive Warrior, 33/1 Knacker Trapper, Callisto's King, Spartan Warrior, 66/1 Raindance Queen.
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.






