Punchestown Race 8 - Ladbrokes (Pro/Am) Flat Race
EMERALD ENIGMA (4) sets the standard after winning on debut at Cork over 3218m, and now gets P W Mullins on. WORKING CLASS HERO (7) is the main danger after a clear 2nd here at Punchestown over 3218m last time. MISTER KILLEENS (9) was 6th at Naas over 3218m and has some juvenile hurdle placings, which reads okay in this field.
Jockey: Mr R M Staunton
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up after debuting 11th of 15 at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 81.5L at $101 on YD(GD/YD PL). Carries 73kg here, up 4.5kg from last run. Six-year-old gelding for B Mcmahon with Mr R M Staunton to ride. Needs sharp improvement but has place claims with progress.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3447m | YD(GD/YD PL) | R M Staunton | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 81.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 73kgs
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5yo gelding trained by R O'Sullivan at Kildare, with Mr L P Shanahan riding and 73kg allocated. Irish-bred by Wings Of Eagles out of Sean's Oscar. Limited disclosed form details. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up after 12 days, having finished 14th of 21 at Punchestown over 3786m on 1 May, beaten 69.3L on yielding going at $101 with 69.5kg behind Largy Star. Prior run was 9th of 15 at Down Royal over 3468m on 26 Dec, beaten 29.55L on good going at $41 with 76.5kg. Carries 73kg here and adds a Tongue Tie. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/21 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4-7yo | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | YIELDING | Stephen Connor | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Eoghan Finegan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.55L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Comes off a 55‑day break after a debut win at Cork over 3218m on 19 Mar on soft, scoring by 0.75L at $3 with 75kg in a Ladies Pro/Am. Now carries 73kg and is ridden by Mr P W Mullins for W P Mullins. Unbeaten at the trip from one try and stays at the same distance. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/03/2026 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | Jodie Townend | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
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First-up after 295 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Ballinrobe over 3126m on 22 Jul, beaten 95.5L on GOOD, with 76.5kg at $21 behind Gameball. Drops 3.5kg and rises in trip by 92m. Needs sharp improvement but can settle better with fitness.
Last Starts 296 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/07/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3126m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 95.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up 11 days after a Punchestown Pro/Am over 3218m on 2 May when 14th of 16 on soft, beaten 43.95L at $81 with 69.5kg. Carries 73kg here for Ben Kennedy and D Buckley. Five-year-old gelding with 1 run at the track and trip. Needs to lift; has place claims with sharp improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Ben Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.95L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
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Comes off an 11‑day turnaround after a debut 2nd at Punchestown over 3218m on 2 May, beaten 12L on Soft at $15. Carried 69.5kg there and rises 3.5kg to 73kg today. Six‑year‑old gelding trained by T Gibney with Harry Sexton to ride. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by W R Crawford, based at Armagh. Carries 70.5kg with Mr O Mcgill up. Debuts gear-wise with first-time hood and tongue tie. Can improve with race experience and the new gear.
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 70.5kgs
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First-up after 124 days, with 4.0kg less than last start. Last start 6th of 9 at Naas over 3218m on 9 Jan, beaten 24.75L on soft with 74.5kg at $13, behind Quiryn. Prior runs were 4th of 12 at Cork over 3488m and 5th of 14 at Fairyhouse, both on soft at $13 and $9.50. Can improve with the lighter weight and fitness onside.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3488m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.25L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/11/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3447m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.25L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Irish 4yo gelding by Sea Moon out of Hermione Colombe, trained by P Lawlor at Wicklow. Carries 70.5kg with Mr J L Gleeson to ride. Limited exposed data provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr A P Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by E Sheehy from Kilkenny with Mr A P Kennedy booked. Carries 70kg from barrier 0. Irish-bred by Idaho out of Isabellas Girl. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 70kgs
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Five-year-old mare trained by C O'Dwyer, ridden by Mr H C Swan. Carries 70kg from barrier 0 and is Irish-bred by Australia out of Rock Angel. Limited exposed form details provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Second-up after 67 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Gowran Park over 3621m on 7 Mar, beaten 155L on heavy with 68.5kg at $41 behind Dromard. Drops 1kg and comes back 403m, with Alan O'Sullivan up for P Hennessy. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the run.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | HEAVY | C Horgan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 155L | $41.00 |