Punchestown Race 3 - Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2)
DINOBLUE (2) comes off a strong win in the Grade 2 Liberthine Mares' Chase at Cheltenham over 4139m, beating ONLY BY NIGHT (4) by 1.75L, and has won three of her last four starts including a dominant 35L victory at this track and trip last year. Only By Night (4) was runner-up to Dinoblue last start and won a Grade 3 at Naas two runs back. SPINDLEBERRY (1) was 4th in the same Cheltenham race but had previously strung together three wins, including a Listed race at Doncaster and a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse. BROOMFIELD BIJOU (5) placed 2nd in a small field at Cork last start but is yet to win this season. Dinoblue (2), Only By Night (4), and Spindleberry (1) bring the strongest recent form.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Cheltenham over 4139m on 13 Mar, beaten 14.75L by Dinoblue with 73kg at $8. Won three of her previous four, including a Listed race at Doncaster by 6.5L. Consistent mare for W P Mullins with 6 wins from 11 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase | $127,881.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.75L | $8.00 |
| 99/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | Danny Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Listed | $73,778.00 | Doncaster | 4128m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | 1 | $27,500.00 | Clonmel | 4179m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 20/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4382m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2024 | - | 4UP MARES CHASE | $15,500.00 | Cork | 4270m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
| 5/16 | 02/05/2024 | - | listed | $32,501.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.55L | $2.70 |
| 2/17 | 31/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.25L | $34.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4014m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9L | $3.50 | |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | YIELDING | Jodie Townend | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong win at Cheltenham over 4139m on 13 Mar, scoring by 1.75L with 72.5kg at $2.38. Has won three in a row this season, including a dominant 11L win at Naas and a 7L win at Fairyhouse. Proven at Punchestown and unbeaten at this trip. In top form and can feature again.
Last Starts 50 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 | 13/03/2026 | - | Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase | $127,881.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 07/02/2026 | - | Listed | $25,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.13 |
| 1/3 | 01/01/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4384m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $1.26 |
| 2/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,998.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 02/05/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $79,999.00 | Punchestown | 4073m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35L | $1.57 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase | $127,881.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | M P Walsh | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Listed | $25,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $100,000.00 | Cork | 3364m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $299,999.00 | Punchestown | 3308m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $2.05 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2024 | - | Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | SOFT | M P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3420m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 12/11/2023 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Naas | 3219m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 67kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $1.85 |
| 1/14 | 27/04/2023 | - | Grade B | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2023 | - | grade B | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3315m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/19 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $122,962.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2023 | - | 1 | $24,999.00 | Naas | 3219m | YD(GD/YD PL) | L P Dempsey | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 11/12/2022 | - | 1 | $42,499.00 | Cork | 3365m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 20/11/2022 | - | Chase | $15,500.00 | Cork | 3365m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 at Cheltenham over 4139m on 13 Mar, beaten 1.75L by Dinoblue with 72.5kg at $12. Won three runs ago at Naas over 3218m in a Grade 3, defeating Champ Kiely by a narrow margin. Consistent performer with placings in four of the last five starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 50 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 | 13/03/2026 | - | Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase | $127,881.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3287m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $196,740.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | - | 5-5-4-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Exeter | 3519m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | 2-1-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $42,500.00 | Cork | 3364m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,001.00 | Tipperary | 3300m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 02/05/2024 | - | listed | $32,501.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $6.50 |
| 7/17 | 31/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | - | 11 |
| 29.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.05L | $2.05 |
| 1/17 | 14/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $1.36 | |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Derek Oconnor | 73.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $2.35 |
| 1/9 | 21/10/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Derek Oconnor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 24/02/2023 | - | 5 | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3219m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 3 at Cork over 4919m in a Grade 3 on 5 Apr, beaten 6.5L by Nowwhatdoyouthink with 67kg at $7.50. Also placed two starts back at Thurles, finishing 2nd of 13 over 3621m, beaten 1.5L at $23. Carries 69kg here and has placed twice from three runs this season. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 05/04/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $54,999.00 | Cork | 4919m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 13/16 | 02/03/2026 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4334m | SOFT | Daniel King | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.65L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $15,999.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 99/4 | 02/05/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $79,999.00 | Punchestown | 4073m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/03/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.05L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $50,000.00 | Thurles | 4196m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.05L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/12/2024 | - | Chase | $27,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $14,499.00 | Punchestown | 3343m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $28,500.00 | Punchestown | 3689m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 99/5 | 25/09/2024 | - | 4UP MARES CHASE | $17,000.00 | Listowel | 3913m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2024 | - | 4UP MARES CHASE | $11,001.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $2.50 |
| 10/25 | 02/05/2024 | - | listed | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $34.00 |
| 8/19 | 04/02/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 24L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2023 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3658m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 66.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 20/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Listowel | 3219m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $5.50 | |
| 1/25 | 27/04/2023 | - | 88-123 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3255m | GOOD | L P Dempsey | 74kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.05L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 14/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 3509m | SOFT | Luke P Dempsey | 69.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9L | $2.35 | |
| 2/14 | 04/03/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,500.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/01/2023 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3923m | HEAVY | L P Dempsey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Punchestown three starts back when 2nd of 7 over 4457m, beaten 5.5L by Crecora Hills with 66.5kg at $4. Last start finished 6th of 11 at Limerick over 3939m on soft going, beaten 22L with 73.5kg at $6. Drops 4.5kg in weight here and has placed at this track before. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3939m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $6.00 |
| 99/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $14,501.00 | Navan | 4105m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | 5UP MARES HCP CHASE | $26,002.00 | Punchestown | 4457m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3538m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/18 | 21/09/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HDL | $14,501.00 | Listowel | 3621m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4121m | GOOD | E Staples | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/07/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $2.00 |
| 5/18 | 02/06/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | K E Buckley | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.55L | $23.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | E Finegan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 10/04/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3877m | GOOD | D G Lavery | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $4.33 |