Punchestown Race 5 - Lily & Wild Mares Mdn Hurdle
BOLD REFLECTION (2) First up. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Hexham on Mar 25th. Respect in this event. LATOPIX (9) First up and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Gowran Park. Going up in distance. This field suits. WORKING AWAY (16) First run back from a break of 27 weeks. Tidy run when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Tramore. Expect to go close. FENNORS ROSE (19) 4yo debutant by Jukebox Jury for trainer Cian Michael Collins. Watch the market.

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 26 weeks. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Cork. Likely to get back in the run. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/24 | 07/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 6/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3259m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.25L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/10/2024 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $18.00 |
| 12/20 | 09/09/2024 | - | Hurdle | $13,000.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.05L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fitzsimons
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Hexham. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4048m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 8/13 | 26/04/2023 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3282m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J J Codd | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Limerick | 3219m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 43 weeks. Jumped at $41.00 and came in 8th last run in a hurdle at Roscommon but going up in trip. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 305 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 05/08/2025 | - | Div 2 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.65L | $41.00 |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.45L | $51.00 |
| 12/16 | 22/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | M Osullivan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Canavan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 173 week break. Rising in distance. Will need to find a few more lengths.
Last Starts 1214 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 08/02/2023 | - | Hurdle | $9,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | C P Mcnamara | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 141.35L | $91.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | L P Shanahan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 91.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/16 | 03/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $301.00 |
| 10/22 | 19/11/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,001.00 | Punchestown | 3914m | YIELDING | C P Mcnamara | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 78L | $501.00 |
| 11/15 | 20/10/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Thurles | 3154m | SOFT | L P Shanahan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.55L | $301.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Bellewstown | 3219m | GOOD | Sarah Kavanagh | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.05L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Clonmel. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3364m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 9/14 | 12/09/2025 | - | 5UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3616m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3499m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | Mares | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 3264m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/14 | 24/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.05L | $41.00 |
| 11/15 | 27/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84L | $23.00 |
| 4/19 | 03/08/2024 | - | 4UP MARES | $17,000.00 | Galway | 3218m | SOFT | Alan Osullivan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Ethan O'Sullivan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Started $51.00 and below standard effort when 7th last run at Cork but was a debutant last start. Racing over more ground. Prefer others.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | YIELDING | J C Barry | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
5yo first starter by Harzand for trainer Colin Bowe. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Killarney and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Not in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4517m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | YIELDING | E J Daly | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $10,502.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GOOD | E J Daly | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Whelan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Gowran Park. Rising in trip. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | 06/12/2025 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/18 | 08/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3236m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.33 |
| 12/16 | 01/01/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 67kg | - | 9-10-8-12-10-10-12 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-5-7 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2024 | - | 3Y FILLIES | $16,500.00 | Vichy | 2400m | SOFT7 | Leo Roussel | 62kg | 02:40.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.25L | $21.00 |
| 0/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | $0.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | David Rodriguez | - | - | 0 | - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mark Mcdonagh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Tramore on Apr 19th but was on debut last time. Racing over extra ground. Hard to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SOFT | Mark Mcdonagh | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $10.00 and ran 8th last run in a hurdle at Killarney. Will be positive in the run early. Genuine claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4517m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.55L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | Conditional/Amateur Jockeys' | $4,918.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3260m | GOOD | F R Buckley | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/16 | 26/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | F R Buckley | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Initial race appearance 6yo by Order Of St George for trainer P J Rothwell. Market as guide.

Jockey: Alix Balfe
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 93 weeks. Started $101.00 and below par performance when 7th last run at Sligo. Likely to get back in the field. Looks highly doubtful.
Last Starts 654 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/08/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Sligo | 3720m | SOFT | J P Sutton | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.5L | $151.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/08/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | J P Sutton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $41.00 and finished 8th last start around here. Recent form of the yard is strong. Long shot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 29/04/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $54,999.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | YIELDING | Elliot Ohgren | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.7L | $41.00 |
| 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: Liam Quinlan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a 41 week break. Odds of $67.00 and below par when 6th last run at Killarney. Not interested.
Last Starts 287 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 3310m | GOOD | L Hackett | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | L Quinlan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $19.00 |
| 6/14 | 15/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3419m | SOFT | L Hackett | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50L | $41.00 |
| 11/18 | 21/12/2024 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,001.00 | Thurles | 3232m | GOOD | L Hackett | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 27 week spell. Competitive effort when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Tramore. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 193 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 | 25/11/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4224m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | YIELDING | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $101.00 and finished 10th last time in a hurdle at Downpatrick but having second race start. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 15 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 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Gavin Brouder | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a debutant last start. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/19 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4Y | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | T A Halford | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 190.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
4yo by Jukebox Jury on debut for Cian Michael Collins. Follow the money.