
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
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ogledigital.co.uk Accountant Said Cheltenham's Too Expensive Maiden Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 48yds. 1.05
2m. 48yds. Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 4-y-o plus 13 Declared
ogledigital.co.uk Accountant Said Cheltenham's Too Expensive Maiden Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £10,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £5,281.00 2nd - £2,430.00 3rd - £1,215.00 4th - £608.00 5th - £303.00
Formscan - It will be disappointing if BIGLESISBACK can't get off the mark in what looks to be a very winnable race on paper. Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore's mare finished second on her three starts prior to pulling up at Ayr last time and is taken to bounce back. Mister R finished fourth on debut in a Kelso race that has worked out well and is entitled to step forward from that experience. Mcelhattan may benefit from first-time cheekpieces.


Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Sail On(Robin Des Champs)
(17) (Miss Lucinda V Russell)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
23rd Feb 26 Ayr(2m Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) 20/1 10-9 Miss Megan Davies (7) 4th of 4 runners, 15.56L behind Jardin De Tunis
2nd Dec 25 Southwell(1m 7f 182yds Bumper, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 28/1 10-9 Miss Megan Davies (7) 6th of 9 runners, 30.25L behind Old Habits
13th Apr 25 Stradbally P(3m Point To Point, Good, Good/Firm places) 4/1 11-6 S Cotter (5) 2nd of 6 runners, 12L behind Endless Talking


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
15th Jan 26 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 250/1 11-7 Tom Midgley (3) pulled up(16 ran) in race won by Lewisham Grove
6th Dec 25 Wetherby(2m Hurdle, Soft) 100/1 11-0 Ryan Mania pulled up(14 ran) in race won by Starmount


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
13th Feb 26 Kelso(2m 51yds Bumper, Heavy) 150/1 11-2 Charlie Maggs (5) 8th of 9 runners, 48.91L behind Thelastmanfrompenr
7th May 25 Kelso(2m 51yds Bumper, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 66/1 11-5 Ross Chapman 6th of 6 runners, 86L behind Jentobello
In the last 3 years Countryman Joe (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Prince Phil (GB) | 1 | |
| 13th Feb 2026 Kelso(2m 51yds, Bumper, Heavy) Prince Phil (GB) 5th (40/1 11-7) Jonathan England 38.53L in front of Countryman Joe (IRE) 8th (150/1 11-2) Charlie Maggs (9 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
16th Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 80/1 11-0 Theo Gillard 5th of 10 runners, 39L behind Johnny s Jury
13th Jan 26 Ayr(2m Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) 9/1 11-4 Theo Gillard 5th of 8 runners, 33.75L behind Diamant Dore
23rd Nov 25 Moig South P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 2/1JFavF 11-11 R James 1st of 7 runners, by 4.5L and 1.5L from Boise Bluebird and Elbow Lane
In the last 3 years Mcelhattan (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Melbourne Ghost (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Jan 2026 Ayr(2m , Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) Mcelhattan (IRE) 5th (9/1 11-4) Theo Gillard 16.00L in front of Melbourne Ghost (IRE) 7th (10/1 11-4) S W Quinlan (8 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
21st Feb 26 Newcastle(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) 125/1 11-7 Craig Nichol 12th of 12 runners, 76.5L behind Jimbo Sport
13th Jan 26 Ayr(2m Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) 10/1 11-4 S W Quinlan 7th of 8 runners, 49.75L behind Diamant Dore
Jul 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €10,000
In the last 3 years Melbourne Ghost (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 46.25L in front of Melbourne Ghost (IRE) 12th (125/1 11-7) Craig Nichol (12 ran) | ||
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| Mcelhattan (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Jan 2026 Ayr(2m , Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) Mcelhattan (IRE) 5th (9/1 11-4) Theo Gillard 16.00L in front of Melbourne Ghost (IRE) 7th (10/1 11-4) S W Quinlan (8 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Which Thistle(Saddlers' Hall)
ts2(9) (Mrs Amy Fife)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 1 | 0 |
3rd Mar 26 Newcastle(2m 4f 62yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) 200/1 11-5 Ross Chapman 10th of 12 runners, 52.75L behind Sanilam
May 2025 Goffs UK Price: £1,000
May 2024 Goffs UK Price:
27th Apr 24 Loughanmore P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 6/1 12-2 D McGill pulled up of 8 runners, 40.25L behind Hymie Weiss
24th Feb 24 Farmacaffley P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 7/4Fav 12-2 N McParlan 4th of 7 runners, 8.75L behind Commander Of Ten


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
13th Feb 26 Kelso(2m 51yds Hurdle, Heavy) 5/1 11-0 Danny McMenamin 4th of 11 runners, 24.63L behind Kaka s Cousin


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
13th Feb 26 Kelso(2m 51yds Bumper, Heavy) 40/1 11-7 Jonathan England 5th of 9 runners, 10.38L behind Thelastmanfrompenr
May 2024 Goffs UK Price: Not Sold (14000)
Jan 2022 Goffs UK Price: Not Sold (2500)
In the last 3 years Prince Phil (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Countryman Joe (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Feb 2026 Kelso(2m 51yds, Bumper, Heavy) Prince Phil (GB) 5th (40/1 11-7) Jonathan England 38.53L in front of Countryman Joe (IRE) 8th (150/1 11-2) Charlie Maggs (9 ran) | ||
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Poet's Word (IRE)-Bruens Folly(Jeremy)
(19)
(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 | |
| Melbourne Ghost (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Newcastle(2m 190yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Valtteri Its James (IRE) 6th (100/1 11-7) P Wadge 46.25L in front of Melbourne Ghost (IRE) 12th (125/1 11-7) Craig Nichol (12 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Asturienne(Sleeping Car)
(30)
(The Crick Girls)
Rated 106
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| UK | 5 | 0 | 4 | -5.00 |
10th Feb 26 Ayr(3m 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 107 15/2 12-0 D R Fox pulled up(9 ran) in race won by Better Be Definite
1st Jan 26 Musselburgh(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 106 7/4Fav 11-2 Gregor Walkingshaw (10) 2nd of 8 runners, 5L behind Snowrocco
7th Dec 25 Kelso(2m 4f 189yds Hurdle, Soft) Rated 104 6/5 11-0 D R Fox 2nd of 6 runners, 3.25L behind La Zoubida


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
27th Jan 26 Newcastle(2m 56yds Bumper, Heavy) 33/1 11-4 Jamie Hamilton 5th of 8 runners, 15.5L behind Orestina


Linda's Lad (GB)-Lethem Present(Presenting)
(30)
(M Waterton, D Amos, G Rutherford)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.00 |
10th Feb 26 Ayr(2m 4f 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 250/1 10-11 Edward Austin (5) pulled up(9 ran) in race won by Apache Tribe
3rd Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 3f 61yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) 250/1 10-11 Edward Austin (5) 7th of 7 runners, 47.5L behind Sevarana
30th Nov 25 Carlisle(2m 1f Bumper, Soft-Heavy in places on Chase course) 250/1 10-9 Bruce Lynn 7th of 7 runners, 104L behind Loveable Reprobate


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
27th Feb 26 Newbury(2m 69yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 33/1 11-0 Richard Patrick 8th of 9 runners, 65.25L behind Cecilia Star
23rd Oct 25 Nottingham(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Heavy) Rated 72 10/1 9-8 Kieran Shoemark 5th of 7 runners, 30.5L behind Cormier
15th Sep 25 Kempton(1m 3f 219yds Flat, Standard / Slow) 33/1 9-3 Hector Crouch 4th of 9 runners, 4.63L behind Port Of London
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Benmore 5 11-5 Danny McMenamin 4/9Fav (L J Morgan)
2024 Dollar Collar 6 10-13 S Mulqueen 7/1 (Miss L Russell)
2023 Miss Lamb 7 10-13 Billy Garritty 1/1Fav (J O'keeffe)
2022 Croagh Patrick 7 10-12 Jonathan England 11/8Fav (S England)
2021 Cash Again 9 11-8 William Marshall 9/2 (B M R Haslam)
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 Countryman Joe, C'mon So, Dancing Diana, Prince Phil. Cheekpiece Mcelhattan» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 4/7 Biglesisback, 7/2 Mister R, 10/1 Prince Phil, 14/1 Dancing Diana, C'mon So, 20/1 Valtteri Its James, Mcelhattan, 50/1 Millford Hill, Bowling Shane, 66/1 Melbourne Ghost, 100/1 Colonel Jack, Countryman Joe, Strathcatcha.
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.






