Punchestown Races & Results 1 Wednesday 18th February 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Punchestown Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 18th February 2026

There were 27 Races on Wednesday 18th February 2026 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Southwell, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 18th February 2026

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:40 Punchestown 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (30/100 +48%) Straight John	0.3 30/100(+48%)	(11) Straight John 30/100, Yard has won 2 of the last 10 runnings of this race. Improved for debut experience when second, beaten 9l, in a graduation hurdle here latest; effective at 2m with cut and sets the standard. Ran as well as could have been expected behind a hot favourite last month, should collect.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 +5%) Bulgaden Castle	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Bulgaden Castle 10/3, Improved on his final qualifying run when second, beaten 1l, in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; off a short break. Effective at 2m3f and acts on soft; progressing over hurdles and remains competitive. One of the more appealing runners following a 20-1 second at Thurles in December.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 +11%) En Or	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) En Or 8/1, Never put into the race when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown most recently; off a short break. Effective at 2m and on a good mark based on maiden and Flat form, but arrives in moderate form. Six-time Flat winner, needs to improve on this term's handicap form to win a maiden hurdle.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -50%) Doctor Elvis	12 12/1(-50%)	(6) Doctor Elvis 12/1, Yard has won 2 of the last 10 runnings of this race. Poor bumper debut when comfortably held at Naas last time; effective at 2 1/2m and acts on soft. Hurdles debut form working out well and should come on for that run. Fine effort at this venue on debut in 2023, tailed off in a bumper after very long absence.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 -11%) Lord Of The Locke	20 20/1(-11%)	(7) Lord Of The Locke 20/1, Improved for debut experience when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest. Effective from 2m to 2m3f with cut and there should be more to come over hurdles. Ran well in a sales bumper last year, can probably improve on the form of two hurdle runs.
6th	13 6th (13) (40/1 -21%) Zam Bobbler	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Zam Bobbler 40/1, Showed minor promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Listowel on his only start; returning from a break. Knew his job first time and should progress a little. Shaped quite well on debut, improvement on the cards but is likely to need more experience.
7th	14 7th (14) (250/1 -25%) Ballinaboola Gold	250 250/1(-25%)	(14) Ballinaboola Gold 250/1, Unseated in a maiden hurdle here latest. Showed little prior to that. Looks the type to do better once handicapping. Unseated here two weeks ago, nothing in her previous form provides any encouragement.
8th	9 8th (9) (66/1 +0%) Poppycon	66 66/1(+0%)	(9) Poppycon 66/1, Below debut form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recently. Effective at 2m1f with cut and probably one for handicaps after this. Remote third on hurdle debut at Tramore, big price when in rear at Thurles last month.
9th	3 9th (3) (125/1 +0%) Sylkie	125 125/1(+0%)	(3) Sylkie 125/1, Modest effort when down the field in a graduation hurdle here most recently. A Flat winner who looks the type to do better once sent handicapping. Three wins on the Flat, all at Galway, no encouragement from two maiden hurdle outings.
10th	15 10th (15) (250/1 -67%) Ode To Joy	250 250/1(-67%)	(15) Ode To Joy 250/1, Still green and made mistakes when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recently. Needs more to figure over hurdles. Has contested two bumpers and two maiden hurdles without showing any worthwhile form.
11th	10 11th (10) (80/1 -100%) Silver Salute	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Silver Salute 80/1, Failed to build on his debut when up in trip on testing ground, finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recently. Effective at 2m; debut form is strong and he must bounce back. Placed in points, not a bad effort on hurdling debut, modest form on his last two starts.
12th	17 12th (17) (100/1 +0%) Let It Settle	100 100/1(+0%)	(17) Let It Settle 100/1, Continued in poor form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recently; trainer in form. Effective at 2m on good in bumpers and looks the type to do better once handicapping. First reserve, two fair runs in bumpers, confidence possibly damaged by a fall at Cork.
13th	12 13th (12) (150/1 -88%) Your Out Of Line	150 150/1(-88%)	(12) Your Out Of Line 150/1, Improved from debut but never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recently; acts on heavy. Lots more needed. Weak form on the Flat, no sign of winning potential in his first two races over hurdles.
14th	16 14th (16) (100/1 +50%) Thecouncillorswife	100 100/1(+50%)	(16) Thecouncillorswife 100/1, Again ran to a moderate level when comfortably held in a graduation hurdle here last time. Best watched until sent handicapping. Remote fifth of seven finishers here last time, can be left out of calculations.
15th	2 15th (2) (50/1 -150%) Cherry Pink	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Cherry Pink 50/1, Promising debut when fourth, beaten 28l, in a graduation hurdle here latest. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy; multiple Flat winner who should have more to offer in this sphere. Five wins on the Flat, fair fourth on hurdling debut, well held by runner-up Straight John.
16th	4 16th (4) (250/1 -67%) Ballyhasty	250 250/1(-67%)	(4) Ballyhasty 250/1, No show from off the pace when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recently. Looks in need of more time. Can be safely ruled out on the evidence of runs at Fairyhouse and Thurles last month.

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STRAIGHT JOHN offered some encouragement at Leopardstown over Christmas and built on that to chase home the long odds-on Leader d'Allier here. He probably needs to step forward again, but is certainly going the right away. Gordon Elliott also saddles Doctor Elvis, who blew away the cobwebs in the Naas bumper won so devastatingly by Love Sign d'Aunou. Better is expected but the biggest test for the selection will probably come from Bulgaden Castle, who proved his 50/1 Naas third was no fluke when going one better at Thurles.

This is a good opportunity for STRAIGHT JOHN to open his account at the third attempt after chasing home a smart horse last time

13:40 Punchestown 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Punchestown 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (11/10 +32%) Court Compliance	1.1 11/10(+32%)	(4) Court Compliance 11/10, Ran to form up in trip when second beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle at Navan latest; effective at 2m5f and acts on Y and S. Form of debut is very strong and should be winning soon. Beaten by Newbrook Diamond in a point, has superior hurdling credentials at this stage.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +22%) Newbrook Diamond	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Newbrook Diamond 7/2, Yard won this race last year; a bit below form up in trip when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Naas last time. Consistent prior to that. Effective at 2-2 1/4m and acts on HY; point winner who will win soon. Beat Court Compliance in a point, that rival is more appealing on this term's hurdles form.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 -7%) Boedic	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(3) Boedic 15/8, Yard has won 2 of the last 10 runnings of this race; improved for debut experience when third beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective at 2m and acts on YS, progressing over hurdles. Beaten odds-on favourite on hurdling debut, better at Down Royal but possibly vulnerable.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +8%) Mossy Way	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Mossy Way 11/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a C & G I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) at Leopardstown latest; effective over 2m and in fair form, though may have reached his level in bumpers. Not ruled out up in trip on hurdle debut. Bumper winner, well held in winners' races including a Grade 2 event, makes hurdles debut.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 -11%) Thisain'tthat	20 20/1(-11%)	(7) Thisain'tthat 20/1, Promising debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here on his only start; effective at 2m and acts on HY. Should improve a little for that initial experience. Made a satisfactory debut over 2m here a fortnight ago, likely to need more experience.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 0%) Jack's Sister	33 33/1(0%)	(8) Jack's Sister 33/1, Below debut form when down the field in a maiden at The Curragh most recent; returning from a break and best watched starting out over hurdles. Dam won over jumps as well as on the Flat, ran twice on the Flat, best watched here.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -200%) The Ducks Walk	150 150/1(-200%)	(6) The Ducks Walk 150/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; returning from a long layoff and showed nothing in points. Pulled up in races on either side of a point win at Ballinaboola, faces a tough task.

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COURT COMPLIANCE has been consistent over hurdles and looks the most convincing option based on his potential to progress further. Each of his three second-placed finishes stacks up well in the context of this race and dropping back to 2m4f could be a rewarding move after he simply ran out of steam over a couple of furlongs further most recently. The well-bred Boedic is in the right hands to flourish as he gains experience and the Willie Mullins-trained gelding looks a bigger danger than the more exposed Newbrook Diamond just now.

Beaten by Newbrook Diamond in a point-to-point last March, COURT COMPLIANCE (nap now presents more convincing hurdling credentials.

14:10 Punchestown 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Punchestown (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -60%) Grainne A Chroi	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Grainne A Chroi 16/1, Improved for the step up in trip but was given too much to do when second, beaten 2 1/4l in the Grade 3 Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle at Limerick last time; returning from a long layoff. Effective from 2m-2 3/4m, acts on soft and yielding; progressive when last seen. Ended last season with a pleasing second in a Grade 3 event over 2m6f at Limerick in March.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +33%) World Of Fortunes	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) World Of Fortunes 10/3, Made mistakes and was below form when fourth, beaten 8 1/4l in the Listed Doncaster Mares' Hurdle at Doncaster last time; off a short break. Stays 3m and a sound surface suits best; had been in good form prior to that run but conditions a concern. Won two Listed novice hurdles last season, needs to bounce back from a below-par run.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +44%) Kilbarry Saint	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Kilbarry Saint 9/1, Outclassed and comfortably held in the Grade 2 Order Of St George Mares Novice Chase at Cork last time; off a short break. Effective from 2m-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; generally consistent but needs a drop in grade. Better known as a useful maiden chaser, not well treated byb the race conditions.
4	6 4th (6) (15/8 +25%) Lantry Lady	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(6) Lantry Lady 15/8, Outpaced, not knocked about and saw out the longer trip when fourth, beaten 21l in the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park last time. Effective from 2 1/2-3m and suited by plenty of cut; below her best for the last year, lightly raced and unexposed as a stayer. Sets the form standard and should go close. Promising mare two seasons ago, ran only twice last season, unconvincing recent form.
5th	2 5th (2) (3/1 +50%) Baby Kate	3 3/1(+50%)	(2) Baby Kate 3/1, Yard won this race last year; back to form down in class when second, beaten 9l in the Munster Hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective from 2m-2m2f, acts on soft and good; Listed bumper winner who may do better in handicaps on better ground over hurdles. Clonmel second was reassuring after two failures, others better treated at these weights.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 +77%) Pebble Bleu	6.5 13/2(+77%)	(7) Pebble Bleu 13/2, Did it comfortably and improved again, suited by an aggressive ride when winning a handicap hurdle here by 3 1/2l last time. Enjoys making it; effective from 2m5f-3m, acts on any; well treated on chase form and thriving of late over hurdles. Has won three of her last four handicap starts, remains well short of Grade 3 standard.

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14:45 Punchestown (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

COUSIN KATE continued her rapid rise with a Listed handicap success at the Dublin Racing Festival and there might still be more to come from Denis Hogan's mare. The daughter of Maxios takes on her half-sister Baby Kate, but the latter will need to find improvement and Lantry Lady looks the bigger threat. She was outclassed in the Galmoy latest and has been struggling for some time in truth, but this is a chance to bounce back. World Of Fortunes has run well in a couple of Listed contests the last twice and could benefit from a drop in trip.

On a roll in handicaps COUSIN KATE has reached a standard that gives her good prospects of winning a race of this nature

14:45 Punchestown (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Punchestown 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (4/6 -8%) How's Hannah	0.666667 4/6(-8%)	(1) How's Hannah 4/6, Yard has won 2 of the last 10 runnings of this race; made a very promising debut when winning a mares' bumper here by 13l last time. Effective at 2m on testing ground and major player on her hurdles debut. Point winner was a very easy bumper victor on stable debut; leading chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/8 +0%) Torpille Dagrostis	1.625 13/8(+0%)	(7) Torpille Dagrostis 13/8, Very promising debut when second, beaten 2l, in a graduation hurdle here last time; trainer in form. Effective at 2m3f and acts on heavy; more to come from a top yard and should be winning soon. Placed in a point and opening bumper runs; left poor run behind when runner-up latest.
3	3 3rd (3) (150/1 -20%) Forever And A Day	150 150/1(-20%)	(3) Forever And A Day 150/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a graduation hurdle here on her only start; a longer trip should suit but plenty more is needed. Unsighted on debut here at 250-1; a lot to do on the basis of that..
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -60%) Lucy Jordan	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Lucy Jordan 80/1, Moderate debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 3m in points but improvement is needed. Hit the frame in three of four points; tailed off on rules' bow at 100-1; unlikely.
5th	2 5th (2) (150/1 -50%) Ballinaboola Hanna	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Ballinaboola Hanna 150/1, Another poor run when well beaten in a mares' bumper here last time; may do better now sent hurdling but this a big ask. Tailed off in two bumpers, the latter of which she started at 200-1 here; hard to fancy.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -79%) Lady Cosmo	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Lady Cosmo 25/1, Improved when winning a maiden point at Ballindenisk by 1/2l last time; returns from a short break. A point winner who is worth a market check on her debut under Rules. Purchased for 25,000euros following a 0.5l length point win; makes rule's debut now.

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Despite carrying a penalty, HOW'S HANNAH should prove hard to beat. Successful in a point-to-point when in the care of Tim Townend, she impressed when following up on her debut for current connections in a bumper here last month. Easily beating Think It Through into second, that one had finished ahead of Torpille Dagrostis when they clashed at Limerick over Christmas. The Gordon Elliott-trained latter has since finished second in first-time cheekpieces on her debut over flights here and it will come as no great surprise if she goes close. Forever And A Day made some late gains to finish seventh on debut and could prove best of the rest.

Looks like a shootout between the top yards. HOW'S HANNAH is more appealing than Torpille Dagrostis after her easy bumper win

15:15 Punchestown 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Punchestown 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +25%) Well Del	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Well Del 3/1, Did plenty early when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park most recently. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on any ground. Has shown that he is better over fences. Small-field beginners' chase winner is yet to convince over timber.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +10%) Small Town Hero	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(2) Small Town Hero 9/4, Scored by 4l off a 10lb lower mark at Haydock three starts back. Did too much too soon and stopped quickly on testing ground when pulled up in a Listed Handicap Hurdle latest. Effective at 3m and suited by a sound surface. Progressive as a stayer until that run. In good form for this yard before PU last time; may prefer better ground..
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 -50%) Ontheropes	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(1) Ontheropes 9/4, Forced to switch and flew home when returning to form over a longer trip, beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Gowran Park last time. Effective over 3m+, has tumbled down the weights and is on a good mark on chase form. Could build on that latest effort. Didn't show much in two winter starts until runner-up latest; needs to back it up.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +44%) Portnacoo	10 10/1(+44%)	(3) Portnacoo 10/1, Up in trip and did not stay on unsuitable testing ground when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park most recently. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. Wants a drop back in trip. Four-time hurdles winner has been poor this term; 34l to find with Ontheropes from latest.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +77%) Millie B	5 5/1(+77%)	(6) Millie B 5/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a point at Dromahane last time. Returns from a short break. A point winner who has yet to show much under rules. Impossible to fancy on h'cap debut from 10lb out of weights.

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With cheekpieces reapplied, SMALL TOWN HERO might be able to bounce back from a disappointing effort at the Dublin Racing Festival. In first-time blinkers, the Ian Donoghue-trained six-year-old pulled up at Leopardstown but had been a model of consistency prior to that, winning five times from July to December. Better known for his exploits over fences, Ontheropes is the second choice. On what was just his third start over the smaller obstacles, the 12-year-old ran a huge race to finish second to The Lovely Man at Gowran on Thyestes day, and had the reopposing Well Del and Portnacoo behind. Well Del was sent off favourite on that occasion and it'll be interesting to see how he fares now starting off for David Walsh.

Tricky despite the small field. SMALL TOWN HERO probably wants better ground but has been going well overall and gets the tentative nod

15:45 Punchestown 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Punchestown 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (11/1 +8%) Rebel Cowgirl	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) Rebel Cowgirl 11/1, May not have stayed on a quick reappearance when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time. Had been in good form prior; effective around 2m4f, acts with cut and had been hinting at better. Front-runner hung around for minor honours at P'town and Limerick; 36l behind latest.
2	12 2nd (12) (11/1 +39%) Poets Oath	11 11/1(+39%)	(12) Poets Oath 11/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time. Needs more. Not much to shout about in m'dens and needs to step up on 24l sixth on h'cap debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +44%) James The Brave	1.875 15/8(+44%)	(1) James The Brave 15/8, Landed a handicap by a neck off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts on Hy and G; in good form, likes to dominate and his hurdles mark still looks generous. Chase winner took advantage of lower hurdles mark to score here last time; in the mix.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 +21%) Driveonwill	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(6) Driveonwill 11/2, Ran to form back up in trip when fourth, beaten 18l, in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Tongue-tie fitted for the first time; effective over 2 1/2-3m, suited by cut and in fair form. Hasn't run to market expectations this term; perhaps added tongue tie can help.
5th	14 5th (14) (11/4 +31%) Ellies Rock	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(14) Ellies Rock 11/4, Travelled well and improved on recent form when beaten 2 1/2l by a well handicapped rival off a 2lb lower mark here last time. Effective up to 2m4f, acts on Hy and G, and might have a bigger effort in her yet. Modest form until a runner-up last time; big player provided she builds on it.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 +11%) Laska Du Breuil	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Laska Du Breuil 16/1, Looked in need of a stiffer test when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Trainer in form and may want further than 2m. Modest form; stayed on for an 18.25l ninth here last time; Donoghue rides.
7th	18 7th (18) (50/1 -150%) Quietrunsthedon	50 50/1(-150%)	(18) Quietrunsthedon 50/1, Improved when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recently. Usually held up, acts on Hy and there could be more to come now handicapping. Reserve; triple-figure odds for all four maiden hurdles; 28l behind El Cairos latest.
8th	16 8th (16) (9/1 +44%) Fortunate Outcome	9 9/1(+44%)	(16) Fortunate Outcome 9/1, Travelled well for a long way before tiring when fourth, beaten 24l, in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective over 2m2f and acts on Hy; yet to prove she is up to her basement mark but has hinted at better. Achieved best position so far when fourth at Thurles two weeks ago, but was beaten 24l.
9th	19 9th (19) (50/1 -52%) Masons Apron	50 50/1(-52%)	(19) Masons Apron 50/1, Improved without threatening when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time. Acts on Hy and is likely to do better over further in handicaps. Reserve; huge prices and tailed off in three m'den hurdles; makes h'cap debut now.
15	15 \|F\| (15) (66/1 -32%) Sonny Fella	66 66/1(-32%)	(15) Sonny Fella 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time. Blinkers fitted for the first time; off a short break, effective over 2 1/2m but out of form in handicaps. 12-race maiden and yet to trouble the judge; tailed off and PU in two starts for this yard.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (28/1 -12%) What's It To Ya	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) What's It To Ya 28/1, Never threatened and finished down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recently. Trainer in form and tongue-tie applied for the first time; off a short break and looks one for further down the line. Tailed off at large odds in three m'dens; appears stable second string.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (100/1 -257%) The Cobblers Wife	100 100/1(-257%)	(10) The Cobblers Wife 100/1, Never threatened and finished down the field in a maiden hurdle at Tramore most recently. Usually held up and yet to find suitable conditions; looks one for further down the line. Huge odds and ran as they suggested in three maidens; may do better now in h'caps.
10th	2 10th (2) (100/1 -203%) Gangster Granny	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Gangster Granny 100/1, Had no chance after completely missing the break when comfortably held in a handicap at Dundalk last time. Effective over 2m and acts on G; multiple Flat winner who could do better over hurdles in handicaps. Dual-purpose; two-time Flat winner but heavy defeats over hurdles recently.
11th	9 11th (9) (16/1 -146%) Bruno From Mars	16 16/1(-146%)	(9) Bruno From Mars 16/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 10l, in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time. Effective over 2m and needs to build on that latest effort. 0-8 over hurdles but placed in last two outings; should be thereabouts again.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (11/1 +73%) The Son Of Brega	11 11/1(+73%)	(13) The Son Of Brega 11/1, Needed the run when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recently. Off a short break and needs to prove ability remains following a long lay-off. Tailed off on return from a very long absence at Navan; can only be watched.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 +34%) Walkmethroughit	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Walkmethroughit 33/1, Up in trip and may not have stayed on his handicap debut when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time. Cheekpieces fitted for the first time; effective around 2 1/2m and needs more in handicaps. 0-6 in points and tailed off on h'cap debut following poor m'den runs; ruled out.

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A competitive affair, with James The Brave sure to be popular after his all-the-way win here. Landing a gamble on that occasion, he has been raised 5lb and could well follow up, with leading conditional Michael Kenneally again on board. For a selection, ELLIES ROCK is marginally preferred. Rated just 76, she has two solid efforts to her name since joining Terence O'Brien and after finishing second on her most recent start, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better. Third and sixth to Marelly at Gowran on Thyestes day, Bruno From Mars and Poets Oath are of interest, while C&D winner Johnny Cakes and Ross O'Sullivan's Driveonwill are other leading hopes.

A runner-up behind a well handicapped rival here last time, ELLIES ROCK earns the vote provided she builds on that run

16:15 Punchestown 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Punchestown 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (15/2 +25%) Keep Twisting	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(5) Keep Twisting 15/2, 1,600 euros Capri filly whose dam was unraced; stable can get first time out winners in both codes; likely to go well. Dam out of unraced sister to smart 2m hurdle winner Spirit Leader; others more appealing.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/4 +56%) Brady Hartsfield	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(2) Brady Hartsfield 7/4, Phoenix Of Spain gelding; dam was poor at 9f; stable can get first time out bumper winners but probably best watched on debut. Half-brother to French 1m3f winner Lionel De Mars; dam French Flat winner; check market.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 -75%) Littlebeen	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) Littlebeen 14/1, Gustav Klimt filly; half-sister to Whatcouldhavebeen, high-class at 24f; dam useful at 6f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Closely related to the useful Whatcouldhavebeen; check market..
4	3 4th (3) (6/5 -80%) Gili Island	1.2 6/5(-80%)	(3) Gili Island 6/5, Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; 45,000 euros Crystal Ocean gelding; half-brother to Mr Incredible, smart at 34f but had a temperament; trainer in form; top trainer; likely type. Half-brother to 2m3f hurdle/chase winner Mr Incredible; good chance on paper.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -17%) Betty's Glen	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Betty's Glen 14/1, Affinisea filly; dam was poor in points and over hurdles. probably best watched on debut. Dam showed little in point/maiden hurdles; others preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 +18%) Born De Ceres	18 18/1(+18%)	(1) Born De Ceres 18/1, A 7,000 euros For Fun gelding. Dam was unraced. Market should reveal more. Dam unraced half-sister to French 2m1f hurdle winner Ma Colonel; worth a market check.

LTO Selection:

With no form to go on, this is a difficult contest to assess. Representing top connections, GILI ISLAND appears the one to beat. Bought for 45,000 euros as a foal, the Crystal Ocean bay is a half-brother to Mr Incredible, an enigmatic but talented individual who filled the runner-up spot in the Midlands National of 2024. Littlebeen is the second choice, with this one a half-sister to stable companion Whatcouldhavebeen, a four-time winner who was placed at the highest level over flights. Successful with Heads Up here on Sunday, John McConnell saddles Brady Hartsfield and he is the most interesting of the remainder.

All debutants but the Cullentra representative, GILI ISLAND appeals the most on paper

16:45 Punchestown 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

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There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

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