
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Spa Motors Mares' Handicap Hurdle
of £6,150.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 3f. 147yds. 4.30
2m. 3f. 147yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 5) 4-y-o plus 15 Entered
Spa Motors Mares' Handicap Hurdle
of £6,150.00- Race Info
1st - £3,248.00 2nd - £1,494.00 3rd - £747.00 4th - £374.00 5th - £186.00


Workforce (GB)-Isityourself(Milan)
(18)
d1
(Richard Bailey And Max Comley)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 16 | 3 | 6 | 11.00 |
7th Mar 26 Hereford(2m 53yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 100 11/2 11-7 Miss Aimee Jones (7) 2nd of 8 runners, 4.5L behind Granny Hawkins
7th Oct 25 Huntingdon(3m 1f 10yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 100 3/1JFav 11-9 Freddie Mitchell (5) 3rd of 8 runners, 2.75L and 3.75L behind Indian Sunbird and Captain Trigger
21st Sep 25 Plumpton(3m 217yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 100 9/1 11-9 Freddie Mitchell (5) 2nd of 11 runners, 1L behind The Wise Traveller


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 2 | -3.00 |
25th Feb 26 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 145yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 102 11/1 11-4 Sean Houlihan 2nd of 10 runners, 6L behind Halftheworldaway
3rd Feb 26 Taunton(2m 104yds Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 80/1 11-2 Sean Houlihan 4th of 7 runners, 9.5L behind Beauty In The Park
11th Jan 26 Fontwell(2m 1f 162yds Hurdle, Soft) 100/1 11-2 Sean Houlihan 3rd of 9 runners, 13L and 1L behind Limerick Lass and Bunny Bee


Midnight Legend (GB)-Calamintha(Mtoto)
(33)
d1
(Mr A V John)
Rated 99
Won When Rated 118-115-109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 42 | 6 | 16 | -4.50 |
20th Feb 26 Warwick(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 102 5/1 11-1 Dillon Butler (10) 4th of 6 runners, 17.75L behind Harry Bright
16th Dec 25 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 104 11/1 10-13 Dillon Butler (10) 7th of 9 runners, 40.5L behind Apples Moon
21st Nov 25 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 106 25/1 11-0 Dillon Butler (10) 8th of 11 runners, 36.25L behind High Tea
In the last 3 years Midnight Ginger (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kantagua Du Large (FR) | 1 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Kantagua Du Large (FR) 5th (33/1 11-8 Rated 103) Richard Patrick 24.25L in front of Midnight Ginger (GB) 7th (11/1 10-13 Rated 104) Dillon Butler (9 ran) | ||
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| Border Gem (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Border Gem (GB) 4th (13/2 11-2 Rated 97) Lorcan Williams 25.75L in front of Midnight Ginger (GB) 7th (11/1 10-13 Rated 104) Dillon Butler (9 ran) | ||
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Zambezi Sun (GB)-Broadway Theatre(King's Theatre)
(27)
(Willy Twiston-Davies)
Rated 96
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 2 | -5.00 |
26th Feb 26 Ludlow(2m 5f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 99 14/1 12-0 Sam Twiston-Davies 5th of 8 runners, 37.75L behind An Buachaill Rua
25th Nov 25 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Hurdle, Good) 25/1 10-7 Sam Twiston-Davies 3rd of 7 runners, 4L and 15L behind Marsiac and Noahsgreatrainbow
30th Oct 25 Stratford(2m 6f 7yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 20/1 11-2 Sam Twiston-Davies 3rd of 8 runners, 5.5L and 32L behind A Path To Ronda and Followango


Great Pretender (IRE)-Antagua(Cadoudal)
(19)
(C & C Boultbee Brooks)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 0 | 1 | -6.00 |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 2 |
6th Mar 26 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 97 9/2 11-13 Richard Patrick 4th of 11 runners, 16L behind Sweet Serene
20th Jan 26 Leicester(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Rated 99 11/2 11-11 Miss Clara Brewitt (3) 6th of 11 runners, 31.5L behind Queen Of Steel
16th Dec 25 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 103 33/1 11-8 Richard Patrick 5th of 9 runners, 16.25L behind Apples Moon
In the last 3 years Kantagua Du Large (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight Ginger (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Kantagua Du Large (FR) 5th (33/1 11-8 Rated 103) Richard Patrick 24.25L in front of Midnight Ginger (GB) 7th (11/1 10-13 Rated 104) Dillon Butler (9 ran) | ||
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| Reel Orange (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Mar 2026 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Reel Orange (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-4 Rated 88) Brendan Powell 9.50L in front of Kantagua Du Large (FR) 4th (9/2 11-13 Rated 97) Richard Patrick (11 ran) | ||
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| Border Gem (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Border Gem (GB) 4th (13/2 11-2 Rated 97) Lorcan Williams 1.50L in front of Kantagua Du Large (FR) 5th (33/1 11-8 Rated 103) Richard Patrick (9 ran) | ||
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Blue Bresil (FR)-Handmaid(King's Theatre)
(18)
cd1
(Middleham Park Racing Cxxii)
Rated 94
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 11 | 1 | 3 | -7.00 |
7th Mar 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 91 3/1JFav 11-1 Mr Daniel Williams (7) 1st of 11 runners, by 1.25L and nk from Churchman and Prairie Queen
2nd Feb 26 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 93 17/2 11-5 Mr Daniel Williams (7) 4th of 10 runners, 10.75L behind Parish Star
1st Mar 25 Doncaster(2m 128yds Hcap Hurdle, Chase: Good-Good to Soft in places; Hurdle: Good to Soft-Good in places) Rated 96 11/4Fav 11-5 James Bowen 4th of 14 runners, 12.31L behind Aotano
In the last 3 years By The Grace (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hey Flint (GB) | 1 | |
| 7th Mar 2026 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) By The Grace (GB) 1st (3/1J Fav 11-1 Rated 91) Mr Daniel Williams Hey Flint (GB) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 95) James Turner (11 ran) | ||
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Gemix (FR)-Border Flora(Alflora)
(85)
bf
(Notre Cheval Partnership)
Rated 93
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 8 | 0 | 2 | -8.00 |
30th Dec 25 Taunton(2m 3f 1yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 96 11/4Fav 10-12 Chad Bament 5th of 8 runners, 11.53L behind Cornish Storm
16th Dec 25 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 97 13/2 11-2 Lorcan Williams 4th of 9 runners, 14.75L behind Apples Moon
20th Nov 25 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 5/1 11-4 Rex Dingle 2nd of 7 runners, 13L behind St Irene
In the last 3 years Border Gem (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight Ginger (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Border Gem (GB) 4th (13/2 11-2 Rated 97) Lorcan Williams 25.75L in front of Midnight Ginger (GB) 7th (11/1 10-13 Rated 104) Dillon Butler (9 ran) | ||
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| Kantagua Du Large (FR) | 1 | |
| 16th Dec 2025 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Border Gem (GB) 4th (13/2 11-2 Rated 97) Lorcan Williams 1.50L in front of Kantagua Du Large (FR) 5th (33/1 11-8 Rated 103) Richard Patrick (9 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 0 | 0 | -6.00 |
7th Mar 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 95 11/1 11-7 James Turner (5) pulled up(11 ran) in race won by By The Grace
18th Feb 26 Ludlow(1m 7f 169yds Hurdle, Soft) 100/1 10-4 James Turner (5) 8th of 12 runners, 17.75L behind Misterdoc
23rd Jan 26 Warwick(2m 3f Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 250/1 11-0 Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) 7th of 16 runners, 25.75L behind Jackie Hobbs
In the last 3 years Hey Flint (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| By The Grace (GB) | 1 | |
| 7th Mar 2026 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) By The Grace (GB) 1st (3/1J Fav 11-1 Rated 91) Mr Daniel Williams Hey Flint (GB) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 95) James Turner (11 ran) | ||
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Jack Hobbs (GB)-Ballinlina(Iceman)
(29)
c1
(Mrs R Jowett)
Rated 91
Won When Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 19 | 1 | 5 | -4.00 |
24th Feb 26 Leicester(2m 4f 25yds Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 89 16/1 11-6 Daniel Sansom (3) pulled up(5 ran) in race won by Palawan Du Mazet
19th Jan 26 Lingfield(2m 4f Hcap Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 93 16/1 11-4 Daniel Sansom (3) pulled up(11 ran) in race won by Gwennie May Jem
26th Dec 25 Fontwell(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 95 9/4 11-11 Daniel Sansom (3) 3rd of 3 runners, 19L and 2L behind Superstylin and Mcgrath From Clune
In the last 3 years Jackeline (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Jessie Jump Jet (GB) | 1 | |
| 20th Feb 2025 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Jackeline (GB) 4th (16/1 11-7 Rated 93) Daniel Sansom 1.50L in front of Jessie Jump Jet (GB) 5th (28/1 11-9 Rated 92) Stan Sheppard (13 ran) | ||
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Postponed (IRE)-Sophie Gray(Dansili)
(5)
(Mr Kristian Strangeway)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.50 |
8th Mar 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 84 9/2 10-13 S W Quinlan 1st of 9 runners, by 3L and nk from Out On Her Own and Disco Annie
21st Jan 26 Catterick(1m 7f 156yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 87 11/2 11-5 Craig Nichol 6th of 13 runners, 12.56L behind Vampire Slayer
16th Dec 25 Catterick(2m 3f 66yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 22/1 10-7 S W Quinlan 6th of 9 runners, 28.75L behind Noonetellsmenothin


Highland Reel (IRE)-Verchinina(Authorized)
(19)
bf
(J M Dare, T Hamlin, J W Snook)
Rated 88
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
| UK | 8 | 0 | 3 | -8.00 |
6th Mar 26 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 88 15/8Fav 11-4 Brendan Powell 2nd of 11 runners, 6.5L behind Sweet Serene
5th Dec 25 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 91 33/1 11-0 J M Davies 11th of 14 runners, 57.75L behind Zainy Champ
22nd Oct 25 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 95 33/1 11-5 J M Davies 9th of 9 runners, 67.13L behind Pertemps Diamond
In the last 3 years Reel Orange (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kantagua Du Large (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th Mar 2026 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Reel Orange (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-4 Rated 88) Brendan Powell 9.50L in front of Kantagua Du Large (FR) 4th (9/2 11-13 Rated 97) Richard Patrick (11 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 8 | 0 | 2 | -8.00 |
11th Mar 26 Huntingdon(2m 3f 137yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 88 4/1 10-12 R T Dunne 8th of 8 runners, 16.88L behind No No Fizz
12th Jan 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 88 25/1 11-2 R T Dunne 3rd of 13 runners, 5L and 3L behind Jamaicaine and Gower Spirit
17th Mar 25 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 90 6/1 11-7 Stan Sheppard pulled up(11 ran) in race won by Alexandra Larose
In the last 3 years Jessie Jump Jet (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Jackeline (GB) | 1 | |
| 20th Feb 2025 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Jackeline (GB) 4th (16/1 11-7 Rated 93) Daniel Sansom 1.50L in front of Jessie Jump Jet (GB) 5th (28/1 11-9 Rated 92) Stan Sheppard (13 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
5th Mar 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 105 11/1 10-1 Bradley Harris (3) 6th of 13 runners, 21L behind Indannya
17th Jan 26 Taunton(2m 104yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 110 8/1 10-5 C O Farrell 7th of 13 runners, 19.28L behind Heron In The Park
30th Dec 25 Taunton(2m 104yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 110 16/1 10-3 C O Farrell 5th of 6 runners, 17.25L behind St Irene


Helmet (AUS)-Shahabad(Shamardal)
(40)
d1
(Simon & Christine Prout)
Rated 83
Won When Rated 86
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 36 | 4 | 7 | 5.00 |
13th Feb 26 Fakenham(3m 5f 24yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 79 11/1 10-9 Paul O Brien refused of 5 runners, in race won by Brother Boris
18th Jan 26 Fakenham(2m 5f 44yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 81 22/1 10-6 Ben Smith (7) 4th of 7 runners, 9.03L behind Little Wren
13th Dec 25 Lingfield(2m Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Good in places) Rated 84 50/1 11-0 Harry Kimber 8th of 8 runners, 53.81L behind A Great Excuse


Norse Dancer (IRE)-Kylenoe Fairy(Anshan)
(322)
d1
(Mr Ed Hawkings)
Rated 79
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 13 | 1 | 3 | -6.50 |
7th May 25 Fontwell(2m 3f 29yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 73 11/2 10-9 C Gethings 1st of 11 runners, by 3.5L and 0.5L from Newmill Getaway and A Little Something
16th Apr 25 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 73 16/1 10-8 Harry Cobden 3rd of 12 runners, 2L and 3.25L behind Rodney and Gavin
7th Jun 23 Newton Abbot(2m 5f 122yds Hurdle, Good-Good to Firm in places) Rated 82 18/1 10-9 Sean Houlihan 3rd of 6 runners, hd and 29L behind Sylvies Dance and Basford
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