Punchestown Race 6 - Thatprizeguy.co.uk Maiden Hurdle
FILLYOUREYE (2) has always caught the eye on every start in his career and was expected to score at Cork during January but was disappointing when well held finishing third. This looks a more realistic test and remains the one to beat. FRANKIE'S FREEBIE (3) was ahead of the just mentioned at Cork and could uphold that form here. Worth considering as looks a talented prospect. THAT DANNY FEELING (5) has never missed top three in seven career starts. Not disgraced at Clonmel in December and is a major player. THERHYTHMOFTHENITE (6) could improve now up in trip. Will be of more interest when switching to handicaps.

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished second of 18 runners at Gowran Park on November 8 over 3218m, in the wet; 6 len behind Maverick Mack with 73kg at $3.50. Second-up finished ninth of 20 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 21 len behind Open Secret with 73kg at $3.80. Better than latest and worth another try.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20 | 15/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/18 | 08/11/2025 | 189 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Y | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4023m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 32 days. Last run finished third of 7 starters at Cork on January 3 over 4828m, 25 len behind Rebel Budz with 75.5kg at $1.80. Race before finished second of 18 starters at this track on December 11 over 3822m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Zanoosh carrying 75.5kg at $2.30. Prospects look very bright.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Cork | 4828m | YS | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/18 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/22 | 17/11/2025 | 207 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2025 | 89 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 18 runners at this track on December 11 over 3822m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Zanoosh carrying 72kg at $67. Last start finished second of 7 starters at Cork on January 3 over 4828m, 14 len behind Rebel Budz with 72kg at $8. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Cork | 4828m | YS | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/18 | 11/12/2025 | 207 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/05/2025 | 27 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/14 | 21/04/2025 | 92 | FLAT 46 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | M J Kenneally | 73kg | 4:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2025 | 70 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/11/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Kenneally | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 25 starters at Navan on December 6 over 3218m, 21 len behind Saint Baco with 73kg at $26. Last start finished seventh of 14 runners at this track on January 12 over 3922m, 36 len behind Shabby Hill with 75.5kg at $6. Can measure up on best form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 12/01/2026 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/25 | 06/12/2025 | 230 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $26.00 |
| 15/17 | 20/04/2025 | 55 | 45 | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | J M Halford | 69.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 61.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:45.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation finished second of 18 runners at Clonmel on December 2 over 3922m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Parnell Street carrying 72kg at $2.80. Won previous preparation first up by 4.5 len Killarney on May 12 over 3419m defeating Sharp As Glass with 76kg at $2.40 in a flat. Should be primed to run well.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 02/12/2025 | 66 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | D Allen | 72kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2025 | 43 | FLAT 4U | $21,280.00 | Killarney | 3319m | Good | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/18 | 11/07/2025 | 60 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | John Shinnick | 74kg | 3:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2025 | 198 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | J Townend | 76kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | D Allen | 71kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/17 | 28/09/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $24,550.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | J P Shinnick | 71kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, finished fourth of 24 starters at this track on November 22 over 3922m, 15 len behind Santo Sospir with 73kg at $4.20. Second-up finished eighth of 15 starters at Leopardstown on December 28 over 4123m, 40 len behind Lazare De Star carrying 73kg at $9.50. Impressed last start. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/24 | 22/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished 12th of 13 runners at this track on January 12 over 3218m, 223 len behind How's Hannah with 75kg at $151. Previously second-up finished eighth of 11 starters at Quakerstown P2p on November 8 over 4828m, on slow going 32 len behind Dawn Of Light carrying 60kg. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 12/01/2026 | 65 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | J C Barry | 75kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 223.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.9L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished ninth of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m, slow track; 37 len behind Needs Must with 69kg at $151. Start before finished eighth of 18 starters at Limerick on December 28 over 3218m, 61 len behind King Rasko Grey carrying 66kg at $301. Can't see her breaking through for maiden win here.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Ross Berry | 69kg | 5:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 9/15 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Ross Berry | 69kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/18 | 28/12/2025 | 62 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Shane O'callaghan | 66kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 61.3L | $301.00 |
| 0/11 | 27/10/2025 | 95 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Ross Berry | 69kg | 4:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Ross Berry | 66kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/07/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | J P Berry | 70kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last run finished fourth of 14 runners at Tramore on January 1 over 4626m, on slow going 6 len behind Ag Obair Go Crua carrying 74.5kg at $11. Run before finished seventh of 14 starters at Tramore on November 25 over 4325m, slow track; 11 len behind Bigbraveboy carrying 68kg at $11. Has ability but struggling for form and looking to others.
Last Starts 34 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 | 01/01/2026 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4626m | Soft | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | 6:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/11/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Soft | Michael Kenneally | 68kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | NCHSE 4U | $28,620.00 | Galway | 3621m | Y | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $201.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/10/2025 | 164 | CHSE M 4U | $29,740.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Philip Enright | 73kg | 5:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | NOVCHSE 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | M J Kenneally | 67.5kg | 6:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/04/2025 | 29 | FLAT M 47 | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 71.5kg | 3:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | P2P M | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | W1 | $0.00 | Bandon P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/02/2025 | 41 | W1 M | $0.00 | Knockanard P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Aghabullogue P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |