Punchestown Race 3 - Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle (Grade 3)
WORLD OF FORTUNES (1) lost out by 0.5L placing second in the Listed Cailin Alainn Mares Hurdle at Limerick before finishing fourth contesting the Listed Doncaster Mares Hurdle. Can bounce back. LANTRY LADY (6) is down in grade after finishing fourth tackling the G2 Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park on most recent appearance. Failed to place the six most recent starts. Improvement expected. COUSIN KATE (3) maintains impressive form with four wins and two placed efforts last six outings including winning the Listed Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle. Dangerous. GRAINNE A CHROI (4) looks interesting on first attempt this season.

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Doncaster in the LR December 13 over 4928m, 8 len behind Lavida Adiva carrying 71kg at $3.50. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Tramore August 17 over 4425m. Sure to prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/12/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN M 4U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Jordan Gainford | 71kg | 6:10.59 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/10/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN M 4U | $46,170.00 | Limerick | 4626m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 71kg | 5:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $45,090.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 6:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 99/8 | 17/08/2025 | 119 | CHSE M 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.63 |
| 8/14 | 20/04/2025 | 50 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN M 5U | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:52.46 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 71kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2024 | 71 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $73,440.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 71kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $43,360.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 67.5kg | 5:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2024 | 23 | HDLE M 4U | $35,460.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 68kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 30/08/2024 | 286 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 6:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track in the LR on November 23 over 3621m, 49 len behind Feet Of A Dancer carrying 68.5kg at $23. Second-up finished second in a small field at Clonmel on January 8 over 3419m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Santo Sospir carrying 72kg at $7. Definite threat.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE 5U | $21,060.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 72kg | 4:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/11/2025 | 302 | LR OPEN M 4U | $42,900.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | SH | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | 4:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3621m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 68kg | 4:32.09 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/20 | 16/12/2024 | 249 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 11/16 | 11/04/2024 | 145 | G2 HUNT FLAT M 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | P W Mullins | 71kg | 4:27.51 | 6-12-11 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 18/11/2023 | 82 | LR HUNT FLAT M 45 | $46,930.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 4:10.23 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2023 | - | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 72kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.62 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a year. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 runners at Limerick in the G3 Limerick E.B.F. Mares Novice Hurdle March 13 over 4526m, 2.25 len behind Familiar Dreams with 67.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign 6 of 12 runners at Listowel September 27 2024 over 3218m, slow track; 25 len behind Amen Kate carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/03/2025 | 32 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $52,900.00 | Limerick | 4526m | Y | P Byrnes | 67.5kg | 5:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN M 4U | $40,760.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Philip Enright | 67.5kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/01/2025 | 25 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,030.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Soft | J P Shinnick | 67kg | 4:27.08 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/18 | 21/12/2024 | 25 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | E P O'brien | 72.5kg | 3:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/15 | 26/11/2024 | 60 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SH | J P Shinnick | 70kg | 4:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/09/2024 | 169 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | E P O'brien | 72.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2024 | 10 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 72.5kg | 5:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/04/2024 | 36 | FLAT M 47 | $18,210.00 | Cork | 3218m | Soft | E P O'brien | 72.5kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.7L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 30/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 5 of 8 starters at Cork in the G2 December 7 over 3419m, slow track; 57 len behind Kala Conti carrying 69.5kg at $41. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Clonmel in the LR November 6 over 4224m, slow track; 2 len behind Spindleberry carrying 65.5kg at $8.50. This looks too difficult.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $73,710.00 | Cork | 3419m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 4:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 4U | $64,350.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | 200 | LR OPEN M 4U | $51,460.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 65.5kg | 5:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | G1 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 61.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN M 5U | $51,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 67.5kg | 5:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/02/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN M 5U | $73,800.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:21.37 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 5U | $64,350.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $73,710.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2024 | 191 | CHSE M 4U | $26,600.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2024 | 45 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | D J Gilligan | 68.5kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished fourth in a small field at Gowran Park in the G2 Galmoy Hurdle on January 22 over 4727m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Home By The Lee with 68kg at $13. Before that finished fifth of 8 runners at this track on December 31 over 3822m, 16 len behind El Fabiolo with 68.5kg at $34. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN 5U | $85,110.00 | Gowran Park | 4727m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 68kg | 6:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 53 | HDLE APP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | M P O'connor | 68.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | 201 | CHSE M 4U | $29,320.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:14.90 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $1.83 |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 106 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2025 | 248 | CHSE M 5U | $26,880.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 5:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/05/2024 | 51 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/03/2024 | 24 | G1 HDLE M 4U | $228,000.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:10.38 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2024 | 343 | G3 HDLE 5U | $51,480.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 67kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/18 | 11/03/2023 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $18,900.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SH | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len this track on February 4 over 4626m defeating Slotty Dotty carrying 68kg at $3.30 in a hurdle. Before that to post a big 3.5 len win. Thurles on January 29 over 4526m on heavy track defeating Pookie Holler carrying 63kg at $5 in a hurdle. In winning form but this is tougher.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | SH | Michael Kenneally | 68kg | 6:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 63kg | 6:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/15 | 01/01/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Soft | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 5:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,750.00 | Tramore | 4224m | Soft | Michael Kenneally | 63kg | 5:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 99/6 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN M 4U | $51,460.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Soft | Michael Kenneally | 67.5kg | 5:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/10/2025 | 9 | G3 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 66.5kg | 6:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/15 | 06/10/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 69.5kg | 6:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/13 | 08/09/2025 | 93 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Galway | 4526m | GY | M J Kenneally | 66kg | 5:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/18 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | GY | Liam Quinlan | 71kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4425m | GY | M J Kenneally | 70.5kg | 5:53.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 72.5kg | 6:47.01 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |