Punchestown Races & Results 1 Sunday 31st December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Punchestown Races & Results Tomform Sunday 31st December 2023

There were 26 Races on Sunday 31st December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Warwick, 6 races at Uttoxeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 31st December 2023

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12:45 Punchestown Maiden Chase 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +18%) Monty's Star	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(5) Monty's Star 9/4, Lightly-raced but useful winner over hurdles made an encouraging start over fences when third of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago. Evenly matched with Three Card Brag on that effort and he should have more to offer. Bit to find with Three Card Brag on Fairyhouse debut run but longer trip to suit.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/11 +37%) Three Card Brag	0.363636 4/11(+37%)	(6) Three Card Brag 4/11, Useful hurdler boasts the physique for chasing and showed plenty to like when second of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago. The one to beat. Debut second at Fairyhouse marks him out as the one to beat if staying 3m.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 -285%) Klarc Kent	25 25/1(-285%)	(4) Klarc Kent 25/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Fairly useful winner at 19f in bumpers but well beaten both starts over hurdles last year. Something to prove sent chasing after 11 months off. Absent nearly a year since poor maiden hurdle runs; hard to assess now switched to fences.
4	2 4th (2) (50/1 -400%) Fakiera	50 50/1(-400%)	(2) Fakiera 50/1, Fair chaser. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, first run since leaving Gordon Elliott when bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 22 days ago, inadequate test. More exposed than most and is difficult to fancy. Good runs in staying handicaps last season for Gordon Elliott but comeback run below best.
5th	3 5th (3) (200/1 +0%) Hunt Museum	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Hunt Museum 200/1, Modest hurdler. 250/1, fifth of 6 in novice chase at this course (23.7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Impossible to make a case for. Two runs over fences suggest he'll need more time and handicaps.

LTO Selection:

THREE CARD BRAG (second) had Monty's Star (third) behind at Fairyhouse earlier in the month, when he was only denied by just under a length at the line and he tended to jump to the left at times. Therefore, the switch to this left-handed track could aid his cause and, with the likelihood of plenty more to come on his second chase start, he could prove very difficult to beat. The latter is expected to prove the main threat once more and he isn't taken lightly, while Digby has pleased in both chase efforts so far and can fight it out for the minor honours.

THREE CARD BRAG finished just ahead of Monty's Star in a red-hot Fairyhouse event earlier this month and Gordon Elliott's gelding gets the nod to confirm placings with his similarly exciting rival. Digby has also made an encouraging start over fences and rates as the clear third pick.

An intriguing rematch between THREE CARD BRAG and Montys Star, the former taken to confirm the form

12:45 Punchestown Maiden Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (3/1 +67%) Silver King	3 3/1(+67%)	(5) Silver King 3/1, Never dangerous when fifth of 14 in maiden chase (20/1) at Cork (21f, soft) 35 days ago, still having plenty to do 4 out. Hood reapplied and he could be capable of better making his handicap debut. Hasn't looked a natural so far chasing; much more needed to feature here on handicap debut.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -60%) Clonmeen	4 4/1(-60%)	(2) Clonmeen 4/1, Opened account under Rules when scoring in 14-runner handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, soft, 10/1) 50 days ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Can give another good account returned to this longer trip. Down Royal win looks solid form; 9lb higher now so more needed but possible.
6	6 (6) (7/2 +0%) Chosen Diamond	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Chosen Diamond 7/2, Made a winning chase debut at Naas in November and was still going well in third when unseating rider 4 out in handicap at Clonmel (17.9f, heavy, 7/2) 24 days ago. Remains with potential over fences. Impressive Naas debut winner then unseated at Clonmel; likely still has more to offer.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -33%) Where It All Began	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Where It All Began 8/1, After 7 months off, possibly needed the run when fifth of 9 in handicap chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and could yet do better on only his third handicap start. Let down by jumping so far in handicaps; cheekpieces now tried.
4	4 (4) (11/1 +8%) Tucson Train	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Tucson Train 11/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Failed to improve from chasing debut when seventh of 11 in maiden at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 10/1) 170 days ago. Back up in trip as he goes handicapping. Ordinary efforts in beginners' chase over the summer and best watched on handicap debut.
7	7 (7) (11/4 -46%) Kings Halo	2.75 11/4(-46%)	(7) Kings Halo 11/4, Built on promise of previous run when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, soft, 5/2) 33 days ago, responding well. Can follow up with more still to offer over this longer trip. Tramore winner's 8lb rise plenty but still respected.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -100%) The Big Galloper	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) The Big Galloper 28/1, Back over fences, failed to come on for reappearance when well-beaten tenth of 11 in handicap at Cork (21f, soft, 25/1) 35 days ago. Mark has fallen further a result but he remains a maiden in this sphere. Tailed off at Cork; no obvious claims but yard back among the winners during the week.

LTO Selection:

KINGS HALO gained compensation for his narrow defeat at Clonmel in early November when landing the spoils at Tramore later that month. The eight-year-old may be able to unlock enough improvement from this step up in distance over 3m to negate an 8lb rise in the ratings. Fellow last-time-out scorer Clonmeen is feared most, despite a 9lb hike in the handicap seeming a tad excessive, while Chosen Diamond likely has more to offer in this sphere too.

KINGS HALO has shown improved form over fences this season, opening his chase account at Tramore on his latest outing, and he can score again with the step up in trip likely to suit. Chosen Diamond is worth another chance to build on his successful chase debut and could be the main danger, while Clonmeen also merits consideration.

Not that strong a contest and perhaps CLONMEEN can follow up a recent Down Royal win over the trip

13:15 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (2/5 +77%) Storm Heart	0.4 2/5(+77%)	(6) Storm Heart 2/5, Fairly useful on Flat in France, easy winner of 1½m maiden at Mont-De-Marsan when last seen in March. Gelded subsequently and no surprise to see him feature on hurdles debut for top NH outfit. A 1m4f event on good ground in France in March, of obvious interest on hurdling debut.
8	8 (8) (7/1 -110%) Hey Whatever	7 7/1(-110%)	(8) Hey Whatever 7/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Promising start over hurdles when second of 10 in juvenile hurdle (11/2) at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) on yard/NH debut 15 days ago. Likely to improve. Bright start over hurdles when chasing home a shorter-priced stablemate Pacini, big chance.
9	9 (9) (9/1 -64%) Jeaniemacaroney	9 9/1(-64%)	(9) Jeaniemacaroney 9/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who stepped up on his hurdles debut effort when third of 13 in juvenile hurdle at this course (16.5f, soft, 9/2) 45 days ago. Open to further improvement and she could well get involved. Not foot-perfect when third at Punchestown, 4l to find with Eagles Run on that running..
2	2 (2) (12/1 -118%) Eagles Reign	12 12/1(-118%)	(2) Eagles Reign 12/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 25/1, much improved when second of 13 in juvenile hurdle at this course (16.5f, soft) 45 days ago, not fluent last but keeping on. In the mix with a repeat. Much improved when second at Punchestown, 4l in front of third-placed Jeaniemacaroney.
5	5 (5) (12/1 -50%) Roboreti	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Roboreti 12/1, Gleneagles gelding. Second of 3 in juvenile hurdle (9/2) at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 42 days ago, running green but keeping on without threatening the winner. In good hands and possible he can build on that. Needs to jump better than when chasing home a talented stablemate in a three-runner race.
1	1 (1) (16/1 +36%) Collaborative	16 16/1(+36%)	(1) Collaborative 16/1, Fastnet Rock half-brother to modest hurdler Magen's Moon (2m winner). Looked in need of experience in maiden sole start on Flat in October and betting best guide now hurdling for new yard. Promising on sole start on Flat for Dermot Weld, could make a useful recruit to hurdling.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -40%) Lope De Light	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Lope De Light 28/1, Lope De Vega colt who showed fair form without tasting success on all 4 starts on the level for Andrew Balding last summer. Probably best watched now hurdling for new yard. Placed on all four starts for Andrew Balding, has shown he can act on heavy ground.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -106%) Katonah	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Katonah 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 10/3) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Betting should prove a useful guide. 11-race Flat maiden with fair placed form in testing conditions, could go well.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -257%) Superbolt	50 50/1(-257%)	(7) Superbolt 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who improved on his yard/hurdles debut form when fourth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) 15 days ago. Could be the type to do better in handicaps on the back of this. Pleasing effort when fourth at Fairyhouse, 2 1/4l to find Hey Whatever, could go close.
3	3 (3) (125/1 -681%) Inthenickoftime	125 125/1(-681%)	(3) Inthenickoftime 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy, 12/1) on NH debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer, particularly in handicaps. Jumping was untidy at times when a remote fourth on debut at Cork, improvement required.
11	11 (11) (250/1 -25%) Tasmanian Girl	250 250/1(-25%)	(11) Tasmanian Girl 250/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 9 in juvenile hurdle (250/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 5 days ago. Can only be watched. Modest Flat handicapper, tailed off on her two completed runs over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

The Gordon Elliott-trained pair, Hey Whatever and Roboreti, are both potential improvers, with the former rated as the more attractive proposition given she has the advantage of a 7lb sex allowance. However, there are some speedy types form the Flat in opposition, with none appealing more than STORM HEART, who ran away with a 1m4f maiden on her last start in France. Now under the tutelage of Willie Mullins, another bold showing is expected on his hurdling bow. Jeaniemacaroney and Eagles Reign are others to consider.

STORM HEART displayed fairly useful form when making his final start on the Flat in France a winning one back in March and he very much appeals as the type to make an immediate impact now going hurdling for his top NH yard. Eagles Reign and Jeaniemacaroney head the dangers, with Hey Whatever also in the mix.

The hurdling experience gained by HEY WHATEVER at Fairyhouse may be crucial, with French Flat winner Storm Heart an obvious danger

13:45 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (3/1 +0%) Thedevilscoachman	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Thedevilscoachman 3/1, Smart hurdler. Course winner. 9/2, bit below form seventh of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) on reappearance 42 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Won 2022 Boyne Hurdle from Ashdale Bob, dual Grade 3 winner over fences this year,.
2	2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Ashdale Bob	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Ashdale Bob 4/1, Smart hurdler. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 35/10, 13½ lengths fifth of 8 to La Cheneviere in Group 2 Prix La Barka at Auteuil (21.4f, soft). Off 6 months. This a drop in class and should make a bold bid under Jack Kennedy. Losing sequence stretches back to April 2021, below best since Grade 1 second a year ago.
5	5 (5) (10/11 -10%) Sir Gerhard	0.909091 10/11(-10%)	(5) Sir Gerhard 10/11, Leading novice hurdler of 2021/22 campaign and a smart novice chaser last term. Closing in second when falling heavily 2 out in Naas Grade 3 chase on reappearance. The one to beat back hurdling assuming he's over that nasty experience. Jumping issues over fences, running well when falling at Naas, interesting back hurdling.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -100%) Aspire Tower	11 11/1(-100%)	(3) Aspire Tower 11/1, Useful hurdler. Course winner. 6/1, third of 10 in novice chase at Thurles (18.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Returned in October after a very long absence; chase run a month ago was quite encouraging.
7	7 (7) (20/1 +39%) Vanillier	20 20/1(+39%)	(7) Vanillier 20/1, Smart chaser (second in Grand National in April) . 22¾ lengths fifth of 6 to El Fabiolo in Hilly Way Chase (50/1) at Cork (16.7f, heavy) on reappearance 21 days ago, inadequate test. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others more persuasive. 2021 Albert Bartlett winner, last season's Grand National runner-up, trip looks inadequate.
1	1 (1) (25/1 -79%) Andy Dufresne	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Andy Dufresne 25/1, Course winner. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 37¼ lengths last of 5 to Bob Olinger in Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 43 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Over three years since his last win, not a bad run here in October, struggled last time.
4	4 (4) (33/1 +0%) Jeff Kidder	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Jeff Kidder 33/1, Useful hurdler. Course winner. 33/1, creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Has a bit to find with a couple of these. Former top-class juvenile hurdler, no success in the senior ranks, others preferred.

LTO Selection:

All eyes will be on former Champion Bumper/Ballymore Hurdle winner SIR GERHARD as he returns to timber following an underwhelming stint over fences, which included a fall at Naas on his seasonal return last month. That said, he travelled well until departing at the second-last fence that day and he could take some stopping in this company back in his favoured discipline. Thedevilscoachman also reverts to the smaller obstacles after a more productive spell chasing and will relish this testing ground, while there's a good chance that former Grade 2 winner Aspire Tower will step things up on his third run back from a long absence.

Willie Mullins has dominated this race in recent years and SIR GERHARD, a dual Grade 1 novice hurdle winner in spring 2022, can make a successful return to hurdles assuming he's none the worse for his heavy fall over fences at Naas last month. Ashdale Bob is really smart on his day and can give the selection most to do under Jack Kennedy.

Jessica Harrington's ASHDALE BOB is a specialist hurdler who could be hard to beat if fully primed for his first run after a break.

14:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (3/1 +40%) Dancing Jeremy	3 3/1(+40%)	(10) Dancing Jeremy 3/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle here in October. Creditable third of 17 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.2f, heavy, 11/1) 19 days ago. Enters calculations. Recent C&D efforts mark him out as a leading contender.
4	4 (4) (5/1 -67%) Extrapolation	5 5/1(-67%)	(4) Extrapolation 5/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this season. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (6/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 104 days ago, responding well. Has to be taken seriously. Got this trip at Listowel albeit on better ground; absent since and testing conditions now.
12	12 (12) (5/2 +92%) Catch The Beast	2.5 5/2(+92%)	(12) Catch The Beast 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at this course (16.7f, soft) 36 days ago, not jumping well enough and merely passing beaten rivals. Plenty on from this sort of mark on what he's showed to date. Lightly raced 5yo remains a potential improver but opposable for now.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +0%) Rodaniche	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Rodaniche 10/1, 33/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.1f, good to soft) in February, beaten long way out. Needs to hit the ground running back from 10 months off. Struggled in handicaps last season; questions to answer on return.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -17%) A Law Of Her Own	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) A Law Of Her Own 14/1, Latest win in mares' handicap hurdle at Galway in August. Well-beaten last of 9 to Birdie Or Bust in listed hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 12/1) 14 days ago. This more suitable at least. Held chasing black type; should appreciate return to handicap company but bit to prove.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +13%) Bua Boy	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Bua Boy 14/1, Eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago, never better than midfield on the back of 21 months off. This ought to reveal more. Recent Thurles comeback run should have brought him on but wants better ground.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -256%) Supreme Jet	16 16/1(-256%)	(1) Supreme Jet 16/1, Course winner who doubled hurdles tally in Sligo minor event (17.5f) last autumn. Absent since finishing down the field on the Flat at Dundalk 13 months ago so likely the betting will prove useful now handicapping in this sphere. Won 2m2f Sligo hurdle in October 2022, well held on AW following month and absent since.
9	9 (9) (17/2 -89%) Harry Alonzo	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(9) Harry Alonzo 17/2, 2/1, creditable fourth of 21 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft). Off over 2 years. Makes handicap hurdle debut and the betting is likely to prove the best guide ahead of this. Potential improver upped in trip for handicap bow; market best guide after 2-year absence.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -227%) Cafe Con Leche	18 18/1(-227%)	(3) Cafe Con Leche 18/1, 40/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Consistency not his strong suit however, so not sure to be in same form here. Ready recent Cork winner under today's rider; 8lb more and yet to win over this far.
11	11 (11) (20/1 -100%) All About Lucy	20 20/1(-100%)	(11) All About Lucy 20/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 16¾ lengths eleventh of 14 to Shecouldbeanything in listed hurdle (66/1) at this course (16.4f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Return to this trip should suit on handicap debut but lack of a recent run a negative.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +33%) Bois De Clamart	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Bois De Clamart 22/1, 25/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy) 52 days ago, tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Drop back down in trip rates a plus if he can leave that effort in his wake. Dropped out quickly at Clonmel last month; hard to fancy but has his ground.

LTO Selection:

EXTRAPOLATION produced a big chunk of improvement when stepping up in trip at Listowel in September, as he accounted for his nearest rival by over nine lengths and was put up 8lb for that success. The son of Mahler could have much more to offer on only his third handicap outing, so he looks the one to side with. Cafe Con Leche struck at Cork over 2m1f recently and could have a say off an 8lb higher rating, while Harry Alonzo is an interesting contender too.

EXTRAPOLATION found further progress as he took his tally to 3 wins for the present campaign at Listowel back in September, responding well for pressure in the process. He shades the vote to continue the good work back from a break, with in-form Dancing Jeremy and low-mileage 7-y-o Harry Alonzo others to consider. Supreme Jet is another worth keeping an eye on back from a lengthy absence.

It could pay to take a chance on the long-absent HARRY ALONZO, potentially well treated on handicap debut

14:45 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 17f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (6/4 +25%) The Big Cloud	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(5) The Big Cloud 6/4, Promising sort. 13/8, excellent second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy) 24 days ago, clear of rest. Up 4 lb but she has more to offer and rates a big player. Found one too good when strongly fancied at Clonmel last time, could be hard to beat now.
13	13 (13) (7/1 +22%) Shana Cloon	7 7/1(+22%)	(13) Shana Cloon 7/1, Good third of 15 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. Stable in good form. Another bold show likely. Improved display when third at Clonmel last time, beaten 16l so will need to find more.
19	19 (19) (9/1 +10%) Shean Glory	9 9/1(+10%)	(19) Shean Glory 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 40 days ago. 2-34 over hurdles, placed six times, could be given an each-way chance on recent form.
3	3 (3) (9/1 -125%) Dontdooddson	9 9/1(-125%)	(3) Dontdooddson 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Cork (16f, heavy) 35 days ago. Has good chance on form. Fair placed form this year, has made the first five on his last six starts, place chance.
18	18 (18) (12/1 -20%) Always Enchanting	12 12/1(-20%)	(18) Always Enchanting 12/1, Fair fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy, 8/1) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. Some improvement when fourth at Clonmel but beaten 22l, well held by The Big Cloud.
9	9 (9) (14/1 +30%) In A Nice Way	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) In A Nice Way 14/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft, 25/1) 73 days ago, going off too hard. Down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Placed twice in maidens, handicap form has left a lot to be desired, tongue-tie on now.
6	6 (6) (15/2 +17%) Billy Lee Swagger	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Billy Lee Swagger 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 17 days ago, finishing well. Open to progress. Did not jump well at Naas, rider reported that he gurgled, yard's form is a positive.
10	10 (10) (18/1 +10%) Verbal Sparring	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Verbal Sparring 18/1, 12/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 40 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Finished behind a couple of these at Limerick last time, previous Roscommon run was better.
4	4 (4) (20/1 +39%) Eikonix	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) Eikonix 20/1, Unreliable sort. Eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 22/1) 17 days ago. Difficult ask. Two wins on the Flat for Andrew Balding, no encouragement from two handicap hurdle runs.
8	8 (8) (22/1 +56%) County Graduate	22 22/1(+56%)	(8) County Graduate 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft, 40/1) 31 days ago. 40-1 when finishing in mid-field in her first handicap, considerable improvement needed.
14	14 (14) (25/1 +0%) Future Proof	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Future Proof 25/1, Thirty runs since last win in 2020. Fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft, 12/1) 59 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations if on song. Only one win from 37 starts over hurdles but placed on nine occasions, form is too erratic.
17	17 (17) (28/1 -100%) Sunwalk	28 28/1(-100%)	(17) Sunwalk 28/1, First fornm over hurdles when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 17 days ago, despite refusing to settle. Needs to step forward. AW winner, not a lost cause as a hurdler on the evidence of a much-improved run at Naas.
1	1 (1) (28/1 -40%) Boola Boola	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Boola Boola 28/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 17/2). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Poor on last hurdle outing. Lost form after 1m4f handicap win in May, modest hurdles form, lacks a recent outing.
12	12 (12) (28/1 +15%) Perfect Pupil	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Perfect Pupil 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Solid fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy, 66/1) 24 days ago. Needs to build on it. Ordinary form in maidens, well held by The Big Cloud on basis of handicap debut at Clonmel.
2	2 (2) (33/1 -175%) Another Red Cat	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Another Red Cat 33/1, 200/1, respectable seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy) 37 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Sufficient sign of ability in maidens to suggest she may feature on handicap debut.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -267%) Danesfort Mayfly	33 33/1(-267%)	(11) Danesfort Mayfly 33/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft, 4/1). Off 8 months but still merits consideration. Fit from three outings in points, has a chance on her second over 2m3f at Naas in March.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -52%) Keeptellinemnuttin	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Keeptellinemnuttin 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (14f, good, 150/1). Switches from Flat to hurdles with more to do. No threat in three maiden hurdle outings in July, has shown little on Flat, hard to fancy.
21	21 (21) (50/1 -52%) Max Time	50 50/1(-52%)	(21) Max Time 50/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 17 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Yet to finish in the first four in 16 races, needs to find improvement with tongue-tie now.
22	22 (22) (50/1 +0%) Tincurra Lad	50 50/1(+0%)	(22) Tincurra Lad 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. In touch when fell 5 out in handicap chase (28/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles so no forlorn hope. Plagued by jumping problems over fences and has been out of form over hurdles.
15	15 (15) (80/1 -60%) Is That So	80 80/1(-60%)	(15) Is That So 80/1, Blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (12f) 37 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Pulled up on last hurdle run. Struggling on the AW at Dundalk in recent months, two poor handicap hurdle runs in August.
20	20 (20) (100/1 -100%) Essential Part	100 100/1(-100%)	(20) Essential Part 100/1, 125/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 17 days ago. Twice placed on the Flat, hard to draw any encouragement from her hurdles form.
16	16 (16) (125/1 -279%) True Companion	125 125/1(-279%)	(16) True Companion 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 200/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.1f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others more persuasive. Won twice on the Flat in his younger days, limited hurdling experience, lacks a recent run.

LTO Selection:

THE BIG CLOUD was well supported in the market ahead of her latest Clonmel outing and almost landed the spoils. She was beaten just over a length into second that day, showing marked improvement, and connections have found her a really winnable opening as she bids to go one better now that the penny has dropped. Dontdooddson boasts good enough form to suggest he'll be thereabouts, while Sunwalk showed much more when fifth at Naas 17 days ago.

THE BIG CLOUD signalled she is ready to go in when an excellent clear second at Clonmel and a 4 lb rise in the weights doesn't look sufficient to prevent her from going one better. Shana Cloon heads the list of dangers on the back of her good third at the same track last time, although Dontdooddson, Always Enchanting and Another Red Cat all merit respect too.

This looks like a good opportunity for THE BIG CLOUD who found one too good when well-supported at Clonmel last time

15:15 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Punchestown NH Flat Race 18f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (6/1 +25%) Lady Bluebird	6 6/1(+25%)	(9) Lady Bluebird 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable seventh of 16 in bumper at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 10/3) 14 days ago. Penultimate Naas second puts her right in the mix.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +30%) East Side	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) East Side 7/2, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 17 in bumper at this course (16.6f, good, 66/1) on NH debut 82 days ago. Sets the standard and there should be more to come. Definite promise on debut here in October; not one to rule out.
8	8 (8) (10/3 -11%) Instant Tendance	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(8) Instant Tendance 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 16/1) 42 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Makes plenty of appeal returning to this sphere. Nicely improved third in Navan mares' maiden hurdle; interesting back in a bumper here.
15	15 (15) (11/2 -10%) Shaving	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(15) Shaving 11/2, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 19 in bumper (9/4) at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 49 days ago. Could prove a different proposition, so worth monitoring in the betting. Faded quite tamely on last month's Naas debut and has plenty to find with Lady Bluebird.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +0%) Glendaars Fortune	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Glendaars Fortune 12/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam showed nothing sole start in bumpers/over hurdles. Successful on last of 4 starts in points (Dec 10). Recent heavy-ground points' winner worth a look on bumper debut.
18	18 (18) (14/1 +44%) The Diddler	14 14/1(+44%)	(18) The Diddler 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1 and tongue strap on, sixth of 19 in bumper at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 49 days ago, finishing with running left. Late headway on last month's Naas debut suggests there is more to come so don't ignore.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -60%) An Cailin Ciuin	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) An Cailin Ciuin 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, 23 lengths last of 6 to Hispanic Moon in listed mares event at this course (18.2f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. In at the deep end on last month's C&D bumper debut when last of 6; drops in grade.
11	11 (11) (16/1 -100%) Milanaway	16 16/1(-100%)	(11) Milanaway 16/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Thurles (23f, soft) 38 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Down in trip. Rejoined yard after leaving Miss Shauna Larkin. One to consider. Has ability but withdrawn due to heavy ground at Limerick this week; conditions not ideal.
3	3 (3) (17/2 +15%) Cool Lady Too	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(3) Cool Lady Too 17/2, Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Butte Montana. Interesting newcomer. Half-sister to a winning hurdler; worth a market check on debut.
14	14 (14) (18/1 -125%) Roxhill Roise	18 18/1(-125%)	(14) Roxhill Roise 18/1, Getaway mare. Closely related to dual bumper winner Pressure Sensitive. Successful sole start in points (Nov 12). Wears hood. Beat a subsequent winner on last month's debut in Dromahane point; interesting.
16	16 (16) (28/1 -180%) Slotty Dotty	28 28/1(-180%)	(16) Slotty Dotty 28/1, Court Cave mare. Dam (h91), placed in maiden hurdle, sister to temperamental but useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) By The Boardwalk. Successful sole start in points (Nov 4). Wears hood. Beat a warm favourite in point at Lisronagh last month (soft); hooded here for rules debut.
2	2 (2) (28/1 +15%) Bee Bright	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) Bee Bright 28/1, Leading Light mare. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 25f) Staker Wallace. Yard having a great year so worth a market check on debut.
12	12 (12) (33/1 -106%) Nells Choice	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Nells Choice 33/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Frontal Assault, stays 3¾m, and fair hurdler The Folkes Tiara, stays 2½m. Half-sister to The Folkes Tiara; bred to want further in time.
13	13 (13) (50/1 +0%) Nothing Hectic	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Nothing Hectic 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 19 in bumper at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 49 days ago, left poorly placed. Never counted but showed some promise on last month's Naas debut; much more likely needed.
4	4 (4) (80/1 -142%) Dansanttothetune	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Dansanttothetune 80/1, Dansant mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Eamon An Cnoic and fair 2½m chase winner Santon, stays 3m. Dam (c97/h96) 2½m hurdle winner. Half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Eamon An Cnoic but likely best watched on debut.
17	17 (17) (100/1 -203%) Spanish Maid	100 100/1(-203%)	(17) Spanish Maid 100/1, Workforce mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Nelly's Money, stays 2½m. Dam unraced. Unseated rider sole start in points (Apr 21). Unseated on sole point-to-point last season.
10	10 (10) (100/1 -100%) Little Green Lady	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Little Green Lady 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in bumper (200/1) at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) 15 days ago. Doyen filly hard to fancy on two runs so far.
7	7 (7) (250/1 -279%) Heure Exacte	250 250/1(-279%)	(7) Heure Exacte 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, fourteenth of 15 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft). Off 10 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Poor form in three bumpers; tongue tie fitted for hurdles debut but easily passed over.

LTO Selection:

EAST SIDE outran her huge odds to finish fourth over an extended 2m here in October and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Elzaam could have plenty more to come and she is taken to get off the mark. The main threat is Shaving, who was disappointing when behind a couple of these at Naas last month, but she is in fantastic hands and is likely to give a much better account. Any market support for Slotty Dotty would also be of interest.

INSTANT TENDANCE showed a lot more when third in a novice hurdle at Navan 42 days ago and she's seemingly found a weak race back in this sphere, so this could provide a good opportunity to get off the mark. East Side has the best bumper form and looks a danger, while point winner Roxhill Roise warrants a mention.

A bumper which may not take much winning and INSTANT TENDANCE could be the one if reproducing her recent third in a Navan maiden hurdle

15:45 Punchestown NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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