Punchestown Race 8 - Castlestone Holiday Homes (Pro/Am) Flat Race
WORKING CLASS HERO (14) sets the standard after back-to-back 2nds at Punchestown over 3218m, most recently beaten 0.2L in a Pro/Am. RETURNING OFFICER (10) appeals as the main danger after a solid 5th at Kilbeggan over 3730m, beaten 7.8L, with earlier Navan form holding up. AN BHOIREANN (1) was 5th at Punchestown over 3218m, beaten 24.95L, and can be around the finish. HURRICANE LEAF (7) has a prior 7th at Listowel over 3218m and drops back in trip from Sligo, which could help.
Jockey: Mr R M Staunton
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off a 22-day turnaround after a solid 5th of 13 at Punchestown over 3218m on 13 May, beaten 24.95L on GOOD/YIELD with 70kg at $101 behind Emerald Enigma. Prior run 11th of 15 at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 81.5L on yielding ground with 68.5kg at $101. Rises 6.5kg to 76.5kg and stretches 92m in trip here. Can improve with another run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 13/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GOOD/YIELD | R M Staunton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.95L | $101.00 |
| 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: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by T G Mccourt, ridden by Eoghan Finegan. Carries 76.5kg. Irish-bred by Gleneagles out of Propel (by Dubawi). Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by Peter Fahey, Kildare. Carries 76.5kg under Mr J M Halford. By Getaway out of Lilly's Express. Can feature with a smooth run.
Jockey: Mr J P Collins
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by J M Burke at Tipperary. Carries 76.5kg with Mr J P Collins booked. No recent run details provided here. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by C Collins, Ireland. Carries 76.5kg with Finn Brickley up. By Gamut out of Trending Now. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr L J Murphy
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 186 days. Last start 13th of 14 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 30 Nov, beaten 152.5L on soft with 74.5kg at $151 behind Young Rebel. Carries 76.5kg now with Mr L J Murphy up for David J Phelan. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the outing.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 152.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Back in trip 262m after a 23‑day turnaround. Last start 10th of 15 at Sligo over 3572m on 12 May, beaten 83.25L on good ground, with 69.5kg at $29 behind In A Sonnet. Prior run 7th of 10 at Listowel over 3218m on soft on 21 Sep 2025, beaten 15.05L with 76.5kg at $29 behind Casterly Rock. Needs to lift but can improve with fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Sligo | 3572m | GD(GD/YD PL) | C J Shine | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 83.25L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.05L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Doyen out of Fairy Way, trained by Miss S J Harty in Kildare. Carries 76.5kg with Ben Kennedy booked. Profile is lightly exposed. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Austin Gordon
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by M Fahey, ridden by Austin Gordon. Carries 76.5kg. By Lauro out of Timanora. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 11 at Kilbeggan over 3730m on 15 May, beaten 7.8L on good going with 76.5kg at $7. Previously 6th of 11 at Navan over 3154m on 9 Feb 2025, beaten 7.95L on soft with 76.5kg at $5.50. Six-year-old gelding for G Elliott with Mr H C Swan up; drops 420m in trip. Can feature with a tidy run at this distance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3730m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Navan | 3154m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.95L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Mr B M Coonan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by D H Kelly at Tipperary. Carries 76.5kg with Mr B M Coonan aboard. By Walk In The Park out of Creaky Voice. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr A T Feeney
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by M O Quigley from Laois, ridden by Mr A T Feeney. Carries 76.5kg. By Workforce out of Kings Dolly (by Golan). Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Dylan Whelan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by Conor Houlihan at Waterford with Dylan Whelan up and 76.5kg allotted. Irish-bred by El Salvador out of Just For Jean. Profile is light on exposed form, so the market may guide fitness and intent. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with consecutive 2nds at Punchestown. Last start 2nd of 13 at Punchestown over 3218m on 13 May, beaten 0.2L on Good/Yield, with 70kg at $3.75 behind Emerald Enigma. Prior run 2nd of 16 over 3218m on 2 May on Soft, beaten 12L at $15. Carries 76.5kg now and can feature with the right run.
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 |
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| 2/13 | 13/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GOOD/YIELD | Harry Sexton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 2/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by J P O'Brien at Kilkenny. Carries 74kg with Mr J L Gleeson booked. By Saddex out of Dieu Benisse (by Blue Bresil). Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by For Fun trained by A Slattery at Tipperary. Carries 74kg with Mr A P Ryan booked. French-bred profile with no recent run details supplied. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 74kgs
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Second-up after a 31-day break. Last start 12th of 12 at Down Royal over 3500m on 4 May, beaten 80.3L on good going with 67.5kg at $21, behind Alfred Wincham. Steps back in trip and rises 6.5kg to 74kg under Mr D Mcgill for C A Mcbratney. Needs sharp improvement but not without hope.
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 |
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| 12/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 3500m | GOOD | D Mcgill | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 80.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Mr S Connor
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Blue Bresil out of Crumb Of Comfort for J G Cosgrave. Carries 74kg with Mr S Connor booked. Irish-based and drawn barrier 0. Can improve.
Jockey: Daire Davis
Weight: 74kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by J P O'Brien in Kilkenny with Daire Davis booked. Carries 74kg and draws barrier 0. Irish-bred by Order Of St George out of Grianan Ailigh. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Vadamos out of Ballygarret, trained by P T Foley at Carlow. Carries 71kg with Alan O'Sullivan booked. Profile is lightly exposed on paper. Can improve.