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Punchestown
Sun 23rd Nov
Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places View all races

Formscan By Gary Carson - JOUEUR MASQUE was an impressive winner on his last visit here in June and this is a nice stepping stone for him on his return. The Masked Marvel gelding had shaped with promise in a couple of strong maiden hurdles prior to his easy success and he remains a novice for this season. County Final also carries the JP McManus colours and likewise he was an impressive winner when taking his maiden hurdle at Navan in September. He looks like the owner’s second choice here. Cappa Hill is on a hat-trick but looks to be facing a better calibre of rival now.

1
48-1
Joueur Masque (FR) 6,b g 11-12

Masked Marvel (GB)-Belarderie(Al Namix)

hd3(169) cd1 (John P McManus)
Rated 126

2
851
County Final (IRE) 5,b g 11-6

Court Cave (IRE)-Cregg So(Moscow Society)

ts3(64) (John P McManus)
Rated 120

3
391p
Friary Road (IRE) 5,b g 11-6

Finsceal Fior (IRE)-Summer Star(Medicean)

ts5(49) c1 (Mrs Helen Walsh)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Friary Road (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Couldntmakeitup (IRE)1
16th Oct 2024 Punchestown(2m 59yds, Bumper, Good to Yielding) Friary Road (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-3) Mr J H Williamson 16.25L in front of Couldntmakeitup (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-3) Mr D O'Connor (7 ran)
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4
8311
Cappa Hill (IRE) 5,b g 11-2

Kingston Hill (GB)-Go Goonagain West(Westerner)

ts7(49) d1 (Mrs Eileen O'Connor)
Rated 116

5
2156
Captain Ryan Matt (IRE) 5,b g 11-2

Affinisea (IRE)-Ryans Robin(Robin Des Champs)

(39) d1 (Derek Coles & Family)
Rated 116

6
p3p1
King In Love (FR) 5,b g 10-11

Choeur Du Nord (FR)-Reine Du Bal(King's Best)

hd8(21) d2 (Eoin A Barry)
Rated 111

Head to Head

In the last 3 years King In Love (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Allo Al Khawaneej (GB)1
10th May 2025 Cork(2m 1f 65yds, Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to Good after 2nd race) King In Love (FR) 3rd (15/2 10-13 Rated 105) S F O'Keeffe 1.50L in front of Allo Al Khawaneej (GB) 4th (14/1 11-10 Rated 116) P Byrnes (6 ran)
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7
0038
Allo Al Khawaneej (GB) 5,b g 10-10

Nathaniel (IRE)-Indian Love Bird(Efisio)

(15) (Hitch And Tow Syndicate)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Allo Al Khawaneej (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
King In Love (FR)1
10th May 2025 Cork(2m 1f 65yds, Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to Good after 2nd race) King In Love (FR) 3rd (15/2 10-13 Rated 105) S F O'Keeffe 1.50L in front of Allo Al Khawaneej (GB) 4th (14/1 11-10 Rated 116) P Byrnes (6 ran)
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8
26u3
Couldntmakeitup (IRE) 5,b g 10-2

Court Cave (IRE)-Sophie Rose(Definite Article)

ts2(104) (Couldn't Make It Up Syndicate)
Rated 102

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Couldntmakeitup (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Friary Road (IRE)1
16th Oct 2024 Punchestown(2m 59yds, Bumper, Good to Yielding) Friary Road (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-3) Mr J H Williamson 16.25L in front of Couldntmakeitup (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-3) Mr D O'Connor (7 ran)
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9
3931
Kotkito Bello (FR) 5,ch g 10-0

No Risk At All (FR)-Badiana Bella(Montmartre)

cp4(24) (Oliver Barden)
Rated 100

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
Denis Hickey
2024 - Sonny May(4/1)
1
Gordon Elliott
2023 - Yeats Star(5/2Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
J W Kennedy
2023 - Yeats Star(5/2Fav)
1
S F O'Keeffe
2024 - Sonny May(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
1
4yo
2023 - Yeats Star(5/2Fav)
1
7yo
2024 - Sonny May(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Hillstar (GB)
2024 - Sonny May(4/1)
1
Yeats (IRE)
2023 - Yeats Star(5/2Fav)

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Joueur Masque, Couldntmakeitup, Friary Road, County Final» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/4 Joueur Masque, 7/2 County Final, 5/1 Cappa Hill, 8/1 King In Love, Kotkito Bello, 10/1 Friary Road, 14/1 Couldntmakeitup, Captain Ryan Matt, 20/1 Allo Al Khawaneej.

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.