Punchestown Race 2 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mares Handicap Chase
CRECORA HILLS (4) has been in decent condition this season returning with a comfortable win at Naas in November before running a decent race New Years Eve here at Punchestown. Rates highly to be a strong contender. GAOTH CHUIL (2) proved a wonderful servant for connections but hasn't hit the same heights over fences that she did when hurdling. Needs to provide more. NINE GRACES (1) found herself running in warm races of late and will appreciate this ease in grade. Could be suited by this test and rates highly. MISS PRONUNCIATION (3) must bounce back to form after some disappointing efforts this season.

Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 13 starters at this track on January 11 over 4526m, 11 len behind Showurappreciation with 78kg at $23. Before that pulled up at Fairyhouse in the LR on November 30 over 6035m. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 11/01/2026 | 42 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | SH | Finian Maguire | 78kg | 6:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 0/15 | 30/11/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 6035m | YS | Finian Maguire | 69.5kg | 8:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2025 | 216 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Finian Maguire | 75.5kg | 5:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/23 | 13/03/2025 | 60 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good Soft | Finian Maguire | 71kg | 6:56.29 | 13-10-12 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2025 | 42 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 75.5kg | 6:15.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 01/12/2024 | 46 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $46,830.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Finian Maguire | 69kg | 5:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/10/2024 | 160 | CHSE 4U | $22,730.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Michael O'sullivan | 72kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2024 | 16 | BCHSE 5U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | Y | Michael O'sullivan | 72kg | 6:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/04/2024 | 80 | NCHSE 5U | $27,450.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | YS | Michael O'sullivan | 70kg | 5:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $2.38 |
| 13/22 | 03/02/2024 | 37 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Soft | Michael O'sullivan | 71kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/12/2023 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | Michael O'sullivan | 66kg | 6:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after seven months finished sixth of 7 starters at Naas on January 9 over 4023m, slow track; 32 len behind The Great Nudie carrying 73kg at $5. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Tramore on May 31 over 3118m, 14 len behind Amanha carrying 73kg at $2.40. Key runner who is expected to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 192 | CHSE M 5U | $29,320.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/07/2025 | 12 | CHSE M 4U | $22,620.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 71.5kg | 5:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/13 | 19/06/2025 | 19 | MDN 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | J H Williamson | 67.5kg | 3:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2025 | 36 | CHSE M 5U | $18,870.00 | Tramore | 3118m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 3:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2025 | 64 | CHSE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 71kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/5 | 20/02/2025 | 19 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $68,110.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 67.5kg | 5:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/25 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | J H Williamson | 71kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/20 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 5029m | Soft | Gavin Peter Brouder | 69.5kg | 6:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/11/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Naas | 4023m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/10/2024 | 222 | MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 59kg | 2:37.93 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/22 | 14/03/2024 | 40 | HCP HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | S O'callaghan | 68kg | 6:01.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing pulled up at Fairyhouse on January 14 over 4325m. Race before finished fourth of 10 starters at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 4123m, 4.5 len behind True Testimony with 72kg at $4.50. Definite winning chance. Bold showing expected on her best figures.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 14/01/2026 | 46 | NCHSE 5U | $34,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $56,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 5:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 189 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | Mark Walsh | 71kg | 5:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | SH | Mark Walsh | 65.5kg | 4:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 08/03/2025 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $85,630.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Aidan Kelly | 65.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/11 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 5:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/01/2025 | 22 | CHSE M 5U | $26,880.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | GY | Simon Torrens | 72kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/11/2024 | 290 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2024 | 83 | NHDLE 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 75kg | 4:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 16/11/2023 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 5 len Naas on November 9 over 4023m slow going defeating Tell Nobody Nothin carrying 68.5kg at $2.20 in a steeplechase. Last start finished third of 16 runners at this track on December 31 over 3922m, 7 len behind Sammy Smart carrying 72kg at $5. Fitter now and making headway every start. Will take some beating.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 31/12/2025 | 52 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,540.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | YS | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 5:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | 269 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 68.5kg | 5:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/13 | 13/02/2025 | 28 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 68kg | 4:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2025 | 15 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Simon Torrens | 72kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | NCHSE 5U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Heavy | Jody Mcgarvey | 72kg | 4:20.05 | - | 0 |
| 74.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/11/2024 | 221 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 72kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/16 | 16/04/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | 5:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 13/19 | 10/03/2024 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/22 | 14/01/2024 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $101.00 |
| 18/24 | 02/12/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/15 | 11/11/2023 | - | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Denis O'regan | 70kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 40 days. Last start pulled up at Limerick on December 26 over 4023m. Race before pulled up at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 4123m. Doesn't make much appeal.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,490.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Tiernan Roche | 67.5kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/10 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $56,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Tiernan Roche | 65.5kg | 5:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/10/2025 | 232 | CHSE M 4U | $29,740.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Simon Torrens | 73kg | 5:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/15 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | Tiernan Roche | 68kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 12/19 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 62kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | J P O'sullivan | 71kg | 5:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/19 | 23/11/2024 | 333 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 66kg | 5:03.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2023 | 54 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 64kg | 5:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/11/2023 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Thurles | 4123m | Soft | S D Torrens | 64.5kg | 5:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/15 | 01/10/2023 | 79 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 4626m | YS | S D Torrens | 75kg | 5:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 14/07/2023 | 44 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | A P Heskin | 70kg | 5:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 40 days. Last outing finished fourth of 14 runners at Limerick on December 26 over 3520m, 4.5 len behind Happy Dreams carrying 73kg at $8. The run before finished third of 17 starters at Gowran Park on November 8 over 4023m, in the wet; 6 len behind Jacovec Cavern carrying 72kg at $6. Rates an each way chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 73kg | 4:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/17 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 19 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/18 | 21/09/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,160.00 | Listowel | 3621m | YS | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Eoin Staples | 65.5kg | 4:58.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2025 | 10 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 69.5kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/07/2025 | 42 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/18 | 02/06/2025 | 16 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/05/2025 | 37 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 10/04/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth of 14 runners at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4224m, on slow going 25 len behind West Of Carrig carrying 74kg at $29. The run before pulled up at Thurles on December 20 over 5129m. Only has minor claims. Doubt she can threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 74kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/16 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,840.00 | Thurles | 5129m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 6:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/15 | 27/11/2025 | 69 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 4425m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/09/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:59.80 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $6.00 |
| 18/21 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Lucy Kayes | 76.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 0 |
| 50.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 5129m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 6:30.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 76kg | 5:06.45 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/06/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:02.81 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 53.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 16/05/2025 | 188 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2024 | 29 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $6.50 |