
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
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Race Type
Distance
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle
of €19,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 6f. 150yds. 3.07
2m. 6f. 150yds. Hurdle 5-y-o plus 14 Entered
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle
of €19,000.00- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €11,400.00 2nd - €3,800.00 3rd - €1,900.00 4th - €950.00 5th - €570.00 6th - €380.00
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age hurdle race
Weights - 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races 7lb extra Of three hurdle races or a hurdle race value #15,000 10lb extra


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 150/1 10-13 A Harvey 7th of 7 runners, 36L behind Bokamsin
26th Dec 25 Down Royal(2m 4f 15yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) 50/1 10-11 Mr R Guiney (7) 14th of 18 runners, 59.75L behind Sept Etoiles
2nd May 25 Punchestown(2m 2f 181yds Bumper, Yielding) 80/1 11-7 Mr B Dunleavy (7) 12th of 22 runners, 64.01L behind Soldier In Milan
In the last 3 years Astley (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sept Etoiles (FR) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2025 Down Royal(2m 4f 15yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) Sept Etoiles (FR) 1st (11/2 11-4) Sam Ewing 59.75L in front of Astley (IRE) 14th (50/1 10-11) Mr R Guiney (18 ran) | ||
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Gleneagles (IRE)-Against The Breeze(Duke Of Marmalade)
(28)
d1
(John P McManus)
Rated 121
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12.00 |
21st Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 110 12/1 11-12 M P Walsh 1st of 16 runners, by 1.75L and 9L from Sock It To Me and Cathryns Ruby
29th Jan 26 Thurles(2m 6f 126yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Rated 104 3/1 11-12 M P Walsh 1st of 10 runners, by 13L and 5.5L from Not Leaving Yet and Private Policy
9th Jan 26 Naas(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) 50/1 11-12 M P Walsh 11th of 25 runners, 36.25L behind Future Prospect


Leading Light (IRE)-Poetics Girl(Saddlers' Hall)
(45)
(Mrs N Flynn & John Joseph Flynn)
Rated 125
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 |
4th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 7f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) Rated 120 7/4Fav 11-12 P Townend 1st of 8 runners, by 16L and 27L from Frankie s Freebie and Therhythmofthenite
3rd Jan 26 Cork(3m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) 5/6Fav 11-12 P Townend 3rd of 7 runners, 14L and 11L behind Rebel Budz and Frankie s Freebie
11th Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) 5/4Fav 11-12 P Townend 2nd of 18 runners, 5.5L behind Zanoosh
In the last 3 years Fillyoureye (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Shabby Hill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Dec 2025 Punchestown(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) Fillyoureye (IRE) 2nd (5/4Fav 11-12) P Townend 22.50L in front of Shabby Hill (IRE) 5th (40/1 11-12) P Byrnes (18 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | -2.50 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
3rd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 4f 170yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft, heavy in places. Chase - Yielding, soft in places) 6/4 11-12 Sam Ewing 1st of 10 runners, by 9.5L and 1.5L from Haveanothertry and Hi Ho Idaho
2nd Feb 26 Leopardstown(2m Bumper, Hurdle - Heavy Chase - Soft) 10/1 11-10 Mr P W Mullins 6th of 7 runners, 8.56L behind Broadway Ted
27th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m 4f 25yds Bumper, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) 2/1 11-9 Mr J H Williamson (5) 3rd of 9 runners, 1.75L and 1.5L behind Barnahash Mason and Muckanagh Lough


Telescope (IRE)-Rococo Style(Shirocco)
(26)
(Simon Munir & Isaac Souede)
Rated 122
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 124.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
23rd Feb 26 Ayr(2m Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 9/4 12-0 J J Slevin 3rd of 5 runners, 0.5L and 19L behind Next Twist and Linalene
20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) 125/1 11-4 D E Mullins 1st of 20 runners, by 1.25L and 3.5L from Star Of The Week and Boedic
28th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m 4f 150yds Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good To Yielding) 100/1 11-7 B Hayes unseated rider of 15 runners, in race won by Lazare De Star


Masked Marvel (GB)-Escort'chance(Martaline)
(104)
c2
bf
(Gigginstown House Stud)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3.50 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
7th Dec 25 Cork(3m 80yds Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft to Heavy. Chase: Soft) 11/10Fav 11-6 J W Kennedy 4th of 5 runners, 14L behind Good Girl Kathleen
16th Nov 25 Navan(2m 4f Hurdle, Heavy) 3/1 11-0 J W Kennedy 1st of 7 runners, by 1.25L and 6.5L from The Big Clubman and Frankie John
1st Nov 25 Down Royal(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) 1/5Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 15 runners, 9L behind Jony R
In the last 3 years Kalypsochance (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sept Etoiles (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Nov 2025 Down Royal(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Kalypso'chance (FR) 2nd (1/5Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 4.50L in front of Sept Etoiles (FR) 4th (15/2 11-12) Sam Ewing (15 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
9th Jan 26 Naas(2m 4f Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) Rated 130 80/1 11-10 D J Gilligan 9th of 10 runners, 95L behind I ll Sort That
6th Dec 25 Navan(2m 4f Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 7/2 11-3 J W Kennedy 3rd of 4 runners, 4.75L and 4.25L behind Doctor Steinberg and Thedeviluno
6th Nov 25 Clonmel(2m 3f 134yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 9/2 11-12 J W Kennedy 1st of 12 runners, by 5L and 0.5L from I Am Lorenzo and Le Kap
In the last 3 years Kovanis (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Port Authority (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Navan(2m 4f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) Kovanis (FR) 3rd (7/2 11-3) J W Kennedy 23.00L in front of Port Authority (IRE) 4th (1/1Fav 11-3) D J Gilligan (4 ran) | ||
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Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Kings Queen(Wizard King)
(16)
d2
(Dunglen Racing Syndicate)
Rated 110
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 2 | 7 | -5.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5th Mar 26 Thurles(2m 6f 198yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 103 7/2Fav 11-5 R A Doyle 1st of 13 runners, by nose and 17L from Oaks Soldier and Jisco Du Brem
4th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 17yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) Rated 101 3/1 10-9 R A Doyle 2nd of 7 runners, nk behind James The Brave
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 93 5/1 10-10 R A Doyle 1st of 16 runners, by 5.5L and 0.5L from Folly Master and Rocky s Howya


Doyen (IRE)-Fuschia Belle(Presenting)
(105)
bf
(Mrs L Rabson & BJM Limited)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.33 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
6th Dec 25 Navan(2m 4f Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 1/1Fav 11-3 D J Gilligan 4th of 4 runners, 32L behind Doctor Steinberg
9th Nov 25 Naas(2m Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places.) 10/3 11-12 J W Kennedy 1st of 16 runners, by 17L and 6.5L from Murat and Earl Neigh
Mar 2025 Tattersalls Cheltenham Price: £200,000
2nd Mar 25 Borris House P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 5/1 12-2 J W Hendrick 1st of 13 runners, by 8L and 6L from and A Mighty King
In the last 3 years Port Authority (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kovanis (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th Dec 2025 Navan(2m 4f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) Kovanis (FR) 3rd (7/2 11-3) J W Kennedy 23.00L in front of Port Authority (IRE) 4th (1/1Fav 11-3) D J Gilligan (4 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4.17 |
2nd Feb 26 Leopardstown(2m 6f 53yds Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy Chase - Soft) Rated 134 17/2 11-10 Sean Bowen 6th of 8 runners, 27L behind Doctor Steinberg
8th Jan 26 Clonmel(2m 202yds Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) 4/5Fav 11-9 J W Kennedy 1st of 5 runners, by 9L and 25L from Baby Kate and Icare Desbois
22nd Nov 25 Punchestown(2m 3f 87yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 11/8Fav 11-7 J W Kennedy 1st of 24 runners, by 1L and 9.5L from Barley Lane and Crystal Gold


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3.50 |
18th Jan 26 Thurles(2m 6f Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 124 9/2 11-5 J W Kennedy 6th of 6 runners, 46.25L behind Espresso Milan
26th Dec 25 Down Royal(2m 4f 15yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) 11/2 11-4 Sam Ewing 1st of 18 runners, by 1.25L and 1.75L from Court Compliance and Miss Doyenne
1st Nov 25 Down Royal(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) 15/2 11-12 Sam Ewing 4th of 15 runners, 13.5L behind Jony R
In the last 3 years Sept Etoiles (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kalypso'chance (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Nov 2025 Down Royal(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Kalypso'chance (FR) 2nd (1/5Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 4.50L in front of Sept Etoiles (FR) 4th (15/2 11-12) Sam Ewing (15 ran) | ||
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| Astley (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2025 Down Royal(2m 4f 15yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) Sept Etoiles (FR) 1st (11/2 11-4) Sam Ewing 59.75L in front of Astley (IRE) 14th (50/1 10-11) Mr R Guiney (18 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 73yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 9/2 11-12 P Byrnes 1st of 14 runners, by 0.75L and 3L from Lyreen Og and Kimi De Mai
11th Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) 40/1 11-12 P Byrnes 5th of 18 runners, 28L behind Zanoosh
10th Mar 24 Lingstown P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 5/1 11-11 C Abernethy (5) 1st of 8 runners, by nk and 1L from and Tell Him Nuttin
In the last 3 years Shabby Hill (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Fillyoureye (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Dec 2025 Punchestown(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) Fillyoureye (IRE) 2nd (5/4Fav 11-12) P Townend 22.50L in front of Shabby Hill (IRE) 5th (40/1 11-12) P Byrnes (18 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Zaffarella(Zaffaran)
(9)
(Miss Jane Buchanan)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 114 22/1 10-9 D King 4th of 7 runners, 15L behind Zanoosh
8th Feb 26 Navan(2m 4f Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 116 18/1 10-9 J J Slevin 5th of 7 runners, 15.38L behind Zanoosh
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 28/1 11-7 D J O Keeffe 1st of 12 runners, by 0.5L and 9L from Noemie De La Vis and Champagne Venture


Mahler (GB)-Numero Huit(Robin Des Champs)
(35) cd1 (Times Are A Changing Racing Syndicate )
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
14th Feb 26 Gowran Park(2m 7f Hurdle, Heavy) 5/1 11-0 P K Donovan 3rd of 5 runners, 0.5L and 12L behind Lord Rouge and Changeyourstars
17th Jan 26 Navan(2m 6f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 25/1 11-9 P K Donovan (3) 1st of 12 runners, by 1.75L and 0.75L from Court Compliance and He Can t Dance
28th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 2f Bumper, Soft to Heavy) 4/1 11-9 Mr A P Ryan (5) 3rd of 7 runners, 0.75L and 11L behind Rojuco Mac and Looking For Eight
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Cardcounter 5 11-4 D J Gilligan 7/2 (Gordon Elliott)
2024 Chapeau De Soleil 6 11-4 P Townend 10/11JFav (W P Mullins)
2023 Senior Chief 6 11-4 Rachael Blackmore 6/4Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
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.





