Punchestown Race 8 - Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3)
COOLE CAFE (15) comes in with strong credentials, having won three of her last four including a narrow victory at Limerick over 3264m last start. BELLADABALL (2) is a key danger after taking out a Listed race at Fairyhouse over 3218m by 3L. SOME PRETENDER (11) has been consistent, placing third in the same Fairyhouse Listed event, while KILTYBO (8) had back-to-back wins at Naas and Thurles before a midfield finish in a Grade 2 at Aintree. AL ARRIVEE (1) also warrants respect, finishing 2nd at Galway over 3218m last start. These runners look set to fight out the finish.

Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Weight: 75kgs
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Consistent mare who resumes after 268 days. Last start 2nd of 7 at Galway over 3218m on soft going, beaten 1.75L by Murat at $2.50. Won at Sligo two runs back by 4.25L at $1.80. First-up record is strong and can feature with a forward showing.
Last Starts 268 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 | 03/08/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.50 |
| 1/15 | 10/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Sligo | 3708m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 75kgs
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Last start won the Listed race at Fairyhouse over 3218m by 3L at $10, defeating Wonderful Everyday. Prior run was 4th of 13 at Down Royal over 3515m, beaten 7.5L at $6. Has placed in two of her last three starts and steps up slightly in trip. In with a chance if she holds that recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YD/SF(SF PL) | D G Lavery | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 3515m | GOOD | D G Lavery | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/17 | 13/12/2025 | - | 4Y FILLIES | $11,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Barry Thomas Stone | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Weight: 75kgs
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Returned from a break to win on debut at Cork over 3218m on 6 Apr, defeating Tintara by 0.2L with 68kg at $5. Steps up 121m in trip and rises 7kg in weight. Five-year-old mare by Court Cave with tongue tie on. Can feature again with natural improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | YIELDING | D Osullivan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 75kgs
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Won back-to-back starts at Listowel and Cheltenham last year, including a Listed race by 3L at Cheltenham at $3.25. Last start was pulled up in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown on heavy ground, sent out $5.50. Has a Punchestown placing and resumes after 86 days. Capable of featuring if back to best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | J L Gleeson | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-2-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $3.25 |
| 1/16 | 26/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Barry Thomas Stone | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Aine Oconnor | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.75L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 75kgs
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Returned from a break to win impressively at Limerick over 3822m on 31 Mar by 4.5L with 75kg at $1.73. Drops 483m in trip for this Grade 3 mares event. Remains unbeaten after one start. Can feature again with natural improvement.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 75kgs
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Impressive debut winner at Navan over 3218m on 21 Mar, scoring by 7.5L on soft ground with 73kg at $3.25. Steps up 121m in trip and rises 2kg. Trained by W P Mullins and retains Mr P W Mullins in the saddle. Can feature again with natural progression.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Mr B O'Neill
Weight: 75kgs
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Last start 3rd of 7 after leading most of the way at Ayr over 3218m on 10 Feb, beaten 14.25L with 71kg at $1.45 behind Latosca Du Houx. Steps up 121m in trip and rises 4kg. Six-year-old mare trained by W P Mullins with one placing from one start. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 77 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Ben Sutton | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $1.45 |

Jockey: Mr B T Stone
Weight: 75kgs
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Won two starts back at Naas over 3289m on 8 Mar by 4L with 75kg at $5.50, then followed up with another win at Thurles prior. Last start finished 7th of 20 at Aintree over 3409m on 9 Apr, beaten 7.7L at $23 in Grade 2 company. Steps back in trip and rises 4kg in weight. Consistent mare who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 09/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD TO SOFT | Barry Thomas Stone | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3289m | SOFT | Barry Thomas Stone | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3318m | SOFT | Barry Thomas Stone | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3242m | SOFT | F R Buckley | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.75L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Miss A B O'Connor
Weight: 75kgs
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Unbeaten mare who won on debut at Ayr over 3218m on 10 Feb, coming from off the pace to score by 12L at $15. Steps up 121m in trip and rises 4kg in weight. Now with W P Mullins and gets Miss A B O'Connor in the saddle. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | 6-4-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 75kgs
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Consistent mare who resumes after 207 days. Last start 2nd of 7 at Gowran Park over 3310m in Listed company, beaten 2L by Liadawn on soft going at $6. Won at Galway two runs back by 13L at $4.50. Can feature with a repeat of that form.
Last Starts 207 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 | 03/10/2025 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3310m | SOFT | T A Halford | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 1/17 | 08/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | T A Halford | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 25/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3283m | GOOD | T A Halford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Mr Elliot Ohgren
Weight: 75kgs
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Placed in all three Listed runs since winning at Galway over 3378m last August. Last start 3rd of 8 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 4 Apr, beaten 5.5L at $3.75 behind Belladaball. Consistent mare who handles varying ground. Can feature with another honest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YD/SF(SF PL) | Jodie Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | Listed | $32,500.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Jodie Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3310m | SOFT | Jodie Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | 4UP M FLAT | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 75kgs
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Last start 2nd of 8 at Cork over 3218m on 6 Apr, beaten 0.2L by Born Believing with 68kg on yielding ground at $3.25. Steps up 121m in trip and rises 7kg in weight. Lightly raced 5-year-old mare who has placed in her only start. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | YIELDING | J Dunne | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 75kgs
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Last start 4th of 6 at Naas over 3289m on 8 Mar, beaten 17.75L on soft going with 72kg at $34 behind Kiltybo. Steps up slightly in trip and carries 3kg more. Six-year-old mare by Yeats with limited exposed form. Needs to improve but not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3289m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 75kgs
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Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 at Fairyhouse over 3218m in Listed company on 4 Apr, beaten 3L by Belladaball at $3.5. Won at Punchestown over 3354m last season. Steps up 121m in trip and carries 2kg more. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YD/SF(SF PL) | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.35L | $4.33 |
| 10/14 | 07/12/2025 | - | Listed | $19,674.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-5-10 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/18 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4Y | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | R Dudfield | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off a strong win at Limerick over 3264m on 22 Mar, defeating Brady Hartsfield by 0.69L on soft going with 70kg at $4.50. Also scored at Naas two starts back by 3.5L, showing a solid winning record this season. Has won three of four career starts for trainer Gavin Cromwell. In with a chance again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | 1 | $35,002.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Navan | 3419m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Gleeson
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Placed 3rd of 11 last start at Limerick over 3822m on 31 Mar, beaten 24.5L by Even Tho on soft ground at $51. Steps back 483m in trip and rises 8kg in weight. Four-year-old filly by Walk In The Park with one career start. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | P W Gleeson | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |