Punchestown Race 3 - Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle
QUINTA DO LAGO (10) brings strong credentials, having won twice from five starts and finishing 5th at Cheltenham over 3298m last time, beaten 8.25L in a Premier Handicap. MISTER PESSIMISTIC (3) is a key chance, with two wins from four starts and last seen in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown, though well beaten. RISKAWAY (4) has been consistent, including a win at Thurles over 4069m and a recent 4th in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown. MINELLA BOSS (9) comes off a maiden hurdle win at Gowran Park over 3264m, scoring by 0.5L. These four shape as the leading hopes based on recent form and proven ability at this level.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 9th of 24 at Cheltenham over 4224m on 11 Mar, beaten 15.35L with 69kg at $15. Previous run was 9th of 19 at Leopardstown over 3218m on heavy ground, beaten 19.05L at $8.50. Ran 4th at Leopardstown three back, beaten 4.35L at $9.50. Has a 6.5kg weight rise but has placed in stronger company; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24 | 11/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.35L | $15.00 |
| 9/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | H Cobden | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.05L | $8.50 |
| 4/16 | 29/12/2025 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.35L | $9.50 |
| 3/19 | 11/10/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $172,148.00 | Newmarket | 3621m | GOOD | William T Buick | 57.5kg | - | 5-10-12-11-13-13-15-13 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/17 | 13/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 19 |
| 2.05L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Galway | 2829m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.75L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Sandown | 3980m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 76.5kg | - | 7-7-5-4-6-10-10 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $98,370.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 73kg | - | 9-7-8-8-8-7-6 | 0 |
| 4.15L | $10.00 |
| 99/26 | 12/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/01/2025 | - | 5UP HURDLE | $11,500.00 | Clonmel | 3403m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.83 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2024 | - | Flat | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 2856m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.75L | $2.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/05/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.05L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | HEAVY | Sean Okeeffe | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/02/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 70kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | S Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8L | $1.40 | |
| 1/12 | 08/03/2023 | - | 3Y MDN C&G | $27,000.00 | Fontainebleau | 2199m | SOFT | Simon Planque | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start at Naas over 3118m on heavy ground, failed to finish after starting at $34. Won at Navan two runs back over 3218m on soft, defeating Zoffman by 14L at $10. Steps up in distance and carries 75.5kg. Capable of better and can feature with a return to form.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 8/16 | 22/04/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/18 | 22/03/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $10.00 |
| 4/18 | 02/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $67.00 |
| 16/21 | 05/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 125.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3138m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 76kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $51.00 | |
| 0/11 | 08/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3138m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 76kg | - | - | 5 | - | $23.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Jordan Colin Gainford | 76kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.75L | $61.00 | |
| 13/13 | 19/02/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $9,998.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | SOFT | R L Mccrory | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 135.25L | $501.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after an 86-day break, having last raced in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown when 9th of 12, beaten 22.6L at $41. Won two in a row prior, including a 2.75L win at Cork at $1.36. Steps up in distance today. Can improve back in this grade.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.36 |
| 1/18 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4Y | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back in grade after contesting the Grade 1 at Cheltenham last start, finishing 17th of 21 over 4224m, beaten 35.75L at $51. Ran 4th in another Grade 1 at Leopardstown prior, and was runner-up at Limerick before that. Won at Thurles four starts ago and has been consistent at this level. Can feature with the class drop.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.75L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4474m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,500.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $1.83 |
| 1/16 | 27/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4069m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.83 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 4/22 | 02/05/2025 | - | 5-7yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/18 | 06/03/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3141m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start at Cork was pulled up on soft going after being sent out at $8.50. Prior to that, finished 2nd at Leopardstown over 3686m behind El Fabiolo, and won at Tramore three runs back as a short-priced favourite. Has placed in four of five career starts and was runner-up at his only Punchestown run. Can feature with a return to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $18,001.00 | Cork | 3282m | SOFT | John Shinnick | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | 5UP HDL | $18,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3686m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3337m | GOOD | Jodie Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2024 | - | 4UP | $11,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3249m | YD(GD/YD PL) | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,501.00 | Punchestown | 3370m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in all three runs this season, including a last start 2nd of 23 at Navan over 3218m on 21 Mar, beaten 2.75L by Kilgame with 75.5kg at $2.88. Runner-up at Punchestown two starts back on heavy ground, finishing 4.5L behind Soul Asylum. Drops 3kg and steps up in trip here. Consistent form suggests he can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23 | 21/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Punchestown | 3168m | HEAVY | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3210m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.25 |
| 5/23 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th of 13 at Gowran Park over 3219m on heavy going, beaten 9.14L with 67kg at $4.33 behind Jigoro. Won four runs ago at Cork over 4023m on soft ground with 69.5kg at $4.5. Steps up 656m in trip and rises 5.5kg in weight. Capable of better and can feature with a return to form.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $45,001.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | HEAVY | Kevin Healy | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.14L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 62.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | HEAVY | Jordan Gainford | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $17,501.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Kevin Healy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 99/14 | 20/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $18,500.00 | Thurles | 4340m | SOFT | Kevin Healy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 7/29 | 03/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $48,125.00 | Aintree | 4241m | GOOD | Kevin Healy | 76.5kg | - | 4-6-3-3-3-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 18.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3950m | GOOD | Kevin Healy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.25 |
| 1/14 | 15/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN CHASE | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | SOFT | Kevin Healy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at Wexford over 4023m on 10 Apr, beaten 52L by Le Moulin Rouge with 75.5kg at $11. Drops 3kg and steps back slightly in trip. Has placed once from four starts this season. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | J W Hendrick | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3249m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.85L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Gowran Park over 3264m on heavy going by 0.5L with 71kg at $6, defeating Bulgaden Castle. Prior to that, finished 2nd at Punchestown over 3314m on soft ground at $15. Steps up 611m in trip and carries 1kg more. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Phillip Enright | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 31/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3314m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Cork | 3401m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Phillip Enright | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.25L | $21.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 2111m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.05L | $5.00 |
| 9/20 | 26/04/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2029m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.05L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1643m | HEAVY | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.05L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,000.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th of 22 in a Premier Handicap at Cheltenham over 3298m, beaten 8.25L at $26. Won at Punchestown two runs back over 3364m on soft ground. Has two wins from five starts and remains unbeaten at Punchestown. Can feature with a return to best form.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22 | 10/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | - | 8-7-7-6-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | 4Y HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Daniel King | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.85L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3364m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $2.25 |
| 1/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3483m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |