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Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Soft Kilmanahan Beginners Steeplechase
of €12,500.00 5-y-o plus 2m.- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 110 or less over hurdles
Weights - 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| UK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.38 |
6th Dec 25 Navan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 80/1 11-12 M P Walsh 11th of 26 runners, 53L behind Road Exile
13th Nov 25 Punchestown(2m 136yds Novice Chase, Heavy) 4/1 11-5 M P Walsh 7th of 9 runners, 6L behind Luminous Light
25th Oct 25 Galway(2m 90yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper: Yielding, good to yielding in places. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) 14/1 11-12 M P Walsh 6th of 15 runners, 16.5L behind Eachtotheirown
Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Tobrigids(Definite Article)
(28)
(Eddie Naughton)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
26th Feb 26 Clonmel(2m 76yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 105 18/1 11-7 M J Kenneally (5) 3rd of 8 runners, 20L and 53L behind Mount Frisco and Political Stance
15th Feb 26 Punchestown(1m 7f 165yds Flat, Heavy) 33/1 12-0 Shane Costello 9th of 14 runners, 7.81L behind Jump Allen
27th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 4f Hurdle, Hurdle: heavy. Chase: soft to heavy.) 125/1 11-10 S Fitzgerald 4th of 4 runners, 111L behind Storm Heart
In the last 3 years Free Flowing (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Is Charlie Around (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Feb 2026 Clonmel(2m 76yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Free Flowing (IRE) 3rd (18/1 11-7 Rated 105) M J Kenneally Is Charlie Around (IRE) fell (7/4 11-7 Rated 105) C P Millar (8 ran) | ||
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Imperial Monarch (IRE)-Champagne Pop(Scorpion)
(28)
(Mrs Valerie Courtney)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 0 | 2 | -9.00 |
26th Feb 26 Clonmel(2m 76yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 105 7/4 11-7 C P Millar (5) fell(8 ran) in race won by Mount Frisco
10th Feb 26 Limerick(1m 7f 150yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 106 5/2Fav 11-12 R A Doyle 3rd of 8 runners, 9.5L and 1.25L behind Dollar Nolimit and Harry s Dream
27th Dec 25 Limerick(2m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: heavy. Chase: soft to heavy.) Rated 103 10/3Fav 11-1 C P Millar (5) 2nd of 13 runners, 3.5L behind King Kali
In the last 3 years Is Charlie Around (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Free Flowing (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Feb 2026 Clonmel(2m 76yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Free Flowing (IRE) 3rd (18/1 11-7 Rated 105) M J Kenneally Is Charlie Around (IRE) fell (7/4 11-7 Rated 105) C P Millar (8 ran) | ||
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| Tell Us This (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Nov 2025 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Chase, Heavy) Is Charlie Around (IRE) unseated rider (28/1 11-12) R A Doyle Tell Us This (IRE) fell (20/1 11-5) E Staples (17 ran) | ||
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Cokoriko (FR)-Quissisia Mans(Video Rock)
(22)
(Gavin Cromwell Racing Limited)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 89 4/1 11-3 K M Donoghue 1st of 12 runners, by nk and 0.5L from Mickey Hulie and Brown Boots
8th Feb 26 Punchestown P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 5/1 12-2 D G Lavery 2nd of 8 runners, 6L behind Ellis Redding
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) 250/1 11-5 S J Fitzsimons (7) 13th of 15 runners, 41.31L behind Jony R
Quotes on Let's Go Mans (FR)
He had the run in the point-to-point the last day and he’s a real stayer. Keith gave him a great ride and being switched inside was probably the difference between winning and losing. He’s a work in progress, but hopefully he can progress from here and maybe he’ll win another one. We’ll get him back home and, if he’s sound, he’ll be out for something similar before too long. He’s lowly enough rated but hopefully he’ll be able to progress.
After Let's Go Mans (FR) finished 1st at Naas on Wed, 4th Mar 2026 2m 7f Hcap Hurdle Soft to Heavy
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
14th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 1f 30yds Chase, Yielding (yielding to soft places on hurdle track, good to yielding places on chase course)) 150/1 11-7 C G O Dwyer (5) 6th of 8 runners, 36L behind Port Joulain
7th Dec 25 Cork(2m 200yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft to Heavy. Chase: Soft) 80/1 11-12 Mr J L Gleeson 13th of 19 runners, 79.53L behind Lord Rouge
22nd Feb 25 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 33/1 11-5 Mr J L Gleeson (3) 10th of 12 runners, 63.75L behind Great Attitude
Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Dantes Firth(Flemensfirth)
(431)
(P McCormack, David P McCormack & Sarah Glynn)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 1 | 3 | -3.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
19th Jan 25 Thurles(1m 7f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 111 22/1 10-11 E Walsh 6th of 9 runners, 20.5L behind Samui
16th Nov 24 Navan(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding - Changed to Yielding, Good to Yielding in places after R3) Rated 114 20/1 11-12 E Walsh pulled up of 19 runners, in race won by Slane Hill
18th Sep 24 Tramore(2m 140yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 115 18/1 11-13 E Walsh 7th of 13 runners, 19.75L behind First Dare
Quotes on Soldante (IRE)
he had one go at the favourite although Eoin (Walsh, winning jockey) felt he struggled a bit on the ground. He felt it was heavy enough for him. He'd see out the two miles well and that was a big help to him today, he is probably a 2m4f horse really. I wasn't too happy when they omitted the two hurdles because essentially he is a jumper and those hurdles would have been to his benefit but he got away with it and we are delighted with that performance. Eoin just wasn't over happy with the way he travelled on that ground but he showed plenty of resolution to get the job done. His bumper form was strong - he didn't win one and was just a bit unlucky a couple of times. It's grand to win a hurdle.
After Soldante (IRE) finished 1st at Tramore on Tue, 28th Nov 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy
Arcadio (GER)-Nosey Box(Witness Box)
(22)
(Ross O'Sullivan Racing Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 0 | 0 |
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 66/1 11-12 R A Doyle fell(20 ran) in race won by Brechin Castle
7th Jun 25 Punchestown(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 22/1 11-7 T P Harney (5) 5th of 22 runners, 32L behind Joueur Masque
6th Apr 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R3)) 25/1 11-5 P Hanlon (7) fell(16 ran) in race won by Butcher Hollow
Westerner (GB)-Lady Kasora(High Chaparral)
(49)
(Old School Syndicate)
Rated 106
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 20 | 2 | 2 | -7.00 |
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 2f Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 106 16/1 11-8 K M Donoghue 2nd of 16 runners, 2.75L behind Quornofamonday
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 5f Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 108 18/1 11-10 K M Donoghue 7th of 14 runners, 23.5L behind West Of Carrig
14th Dec 25 Navan(2m Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) Rated 108 10/1 10-7 E Staples (7) fell(12 ran) in race won by Battle Of Ridgeway
Quotes on Tell Us This (IRE)
He did (handle the quickish ground well), he moved away great on it. I'd have to see it again, but he got a lovely run up the inner and maybe got there a little too soon, but stayed going all the way to the line. He had been a long time trying to get his head in front, he was demoted in Down Royal. He deserves it. I'm delighted for them (Old School Syndicate), they have stuck with him. That's Eoin's second winner for us, he's with us a couple of months. He's great value for the 7lb, I think he is a good lad.
After Tell Us This (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Mon, 14th Jul 2025 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Tell Us This (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Is Charlie Around (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Nov 2025 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Chase, Heavy) Is Charlie Around (IRE) unseated rider (28/1 11-12) R A Doyle Tell Us This (IRE) fell (20/1 11-5) E Staples (17 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 1 | 3 | -5.47 |
| P2P | 4 | 1 | 0 |
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 107 7/1 10-13 P Byrnes 6th of 19 runners, 13L behind Pat s Legacy
20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds 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) Rated 107 9/2 11-1 P Byrnes 3rd of 8 runners, 7.5L and 17L behind Jony R and Night Moon
3rd Jan 26 Cork(2m 190yds Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) Rated 108 11/2 11-2 P Byrnes 5th of 7 runners, 9.25L behind Tatateo
Quotes on Youlita (IRE)
A bit of heat exhaustion I'd say. He made heavy enough weather of it. He said he was having a look as well. He wasn't doing him any favours and he (Philip Byrnes) had to get stuck into him. It looked to be only a two-horse race and I'm a bit disappointed he didn't go on and do it.
After Youlita (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Fri, 9th May 2025 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle Good
Ulysses (IRE)-Psychometry(Danehill Dancer)
(103)
(Stay Wut Her Jonny Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| UK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 |
13th Dec 25 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 113 25/1 10-2 Sam Twiston-Davies 8th of 9 runners, 18.25L behind Nurse Susan
4th Oct 25 Curragh(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Straight - Soft to Heavy. Round - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 71 17/2 11-4 Ms B Hampson 10th of 15 runners, 14.56L behind Alfalfa
21st Aug 25 Newcastle(2m 56yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 72 14/1 9-6 Cieren Fallon 5th of 14 runners, 8.53L behind Sax Appeal
Mount Nelson (GB)-Baby Bee Jay(King's Theatre)
(235)
(Street Wise Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 2 | 2 | -4.75 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
3rd Aug 25 Galway(2m 160yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (NH); Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Flat)) Rated 105 28/1 10-11 S Cleary-Farrell (4) 14th of 15 runners, 82.25L behind Aurea Fortuna
30th Jul 25 Galway(2m 110yds Hcap Hurdle, NH - Good. Flat - Yielding) Rated 105 40/1 9-10 S Cleary-Farrell (7) 11th of 16 runners, 18.81L behind Cleopatra s Needle
11th Jul 25 Kilbeggan(2m 2f 160yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 108 25/1 10-7 S Cleary-Farrell (7) 6th of 8 runners, 18.13L behind Shraheen
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Flidais 7 11-5 S F O'Keeffe 14/1 (John Patrick Ryan)
2024 Abandoned
2023 Johngus 9 11-12 P T Enright 4/1 (Sean Aherne)
2022 Shantou Lucky 5 11-12 D J O'Keeffe 11/4 (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2021 Princely Conn 12 12-0 D E Mullins 20/1 (Thomas Mullins)
2020 Mutadaffeq 7 12-0 J M Moore 9/1 (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2019 Acapella Bourgeois 9 11-2 P Townend 7/4 (W P Mullins)
2018 Koshari 6 11-8 R M Power 6/4JFav (W P Mullins)
2017 Val De Ferbet 8 11-2 R M Power 2/1 (Andrew McNamara)
2016 Bright New Dawn 9 11-8 B J Cooper 5/4Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2015 Gold Bullet 7 11-8 A E Lynch 9/2 (T J Taaffe)
2014 Aupcharlie 8 11-8 A E Lynch 11/10Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
2013 Immediate Response 10 11-8 Mr P W Mullins 4/6Fav (W P Mullins)
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)
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