Punchestown Race 6 - John Dowling Memorial Mdn Hurdle
LE QUESTIONNAIRE (6) Ran well when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Downpatrick and solid career start. Looking sharp on the track since returning from a break. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. CAPTAIN HANLEY (3) Backs up quickly. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Kilbeggan. Will be motoring home late. Serious player. TALLADEGA (12) 5yo by Jukebox Jury having initial appearance for trainer Colin Bowe. Market as guide. JERRY FROM KERRY (5) Ran 5th last time in a hurdle at Ballinrobe but going up in distance. Shows good early pace. One of the major players.

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Unsighted last start in a hurdle at Listowel. Very minor chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 4096m | SOFT | Peter Smithers | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $29.00 |
| 99/17 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3928m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $34.00 |
| 12/21 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4-7yo | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | YIELDING | P A King | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68L | $201.00 |
| 10/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | D Mcgill | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
5yo debutant sired by Night Wish for trainer Andrew Kinirons. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Kilbeggan on May 31st. Finishes off strongly. Solid chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 31/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Kilbeggan | 3840m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 2/17 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3928m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.06L | $23.00 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | - | 4UP HCP 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 2387m | YD(YD/SF PL) | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.45L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2149m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $2.75 |
| 2/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Conor Cusack | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.75L | $4.00 |
| 6/14 | 13/01/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 62.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | 0-60 | $10,502.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 63kg | - | - | 16 |
| 2.95L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 2456m | SOFT | A S Grant | 63.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 18L | $12.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Laytown | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 63kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.85L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2025 | - | Ladies | $15,000.00 | Tipperary | 2519m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 68.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.95L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2025 | - | 4UP CLAIMING | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1933m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 9/13 | 07/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ayr | 2011m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 63kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/06/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 2099m | GOOD | S Coen | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.95L | $67.00 |
| 16/16 | 05/06/2025 | - | Div 1 | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 45L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 67kg | - | - | 9 |
| 32.5L | $301.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 1936m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 25.35L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/11/2024 | - | Flat | $12,499.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Started at $126.00 and came in 7th last run in a hurdle at Fairyhouse but was on debut last time. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.75L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.50 and finished 5th last time in a hurdle at Ballinrobe but going over extra ground. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will go close.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 26/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3230m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.75L | $4.50 |
| 4/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $26.00 |
| 99/20 | 04/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 6/17 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.75L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.75L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Listed | $24,999.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,500.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2024 | - | 4UP | $11,999.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2024 | - | 4Y | $11,500.00 | Punchestown | 3272m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | Pro-Am | $11,500.00 | Ballinrobe | 3247m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $2.60 |
| 2/13 | 06/08/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,001.00 | Roscommon | 3108m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Downpatrick and showing consistent performance in races. In good shape since coming back from a spell. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.29L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE DIV 2 | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 3291m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.06L | $8.00 |
| 11/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 95.45L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Initial appearance 5yo by Cokoriko for E D Delany. Watch betting.

Jockey: Liam Quinlan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $251.00 and finished 11th last run in a hurdle at Clonmel. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | SOFT | Philip Donovan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $251.00 |
| 99/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Philip Donovan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Conor Lamon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $67.00 and clearly outclassed when 12th last run in a hurdle at Ballinrobe but fitter for debut run. Unlikely to cause an upset.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4517m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 88.25L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $126.00 and mediocre performance when 11th last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick. Might have to make up considerable ground. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.16L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/07/2025 | - | 4Y HDL | $11,499.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 116.95L | $251.00 |
| 11/21 | 07/06/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3872m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 76.45L | $201.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3492m | GOOD | S R Hamilton | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 22/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 89.55L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Punchestown on May 13th. Should muster plenty of early speed. One of the punters top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 6/20 | 28/12/2024 | - | Qualifier | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4700m | GOOD | K Callaghan | 61.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/15 | 24/11/2024 | - | Qualifier | $22,001.00 | Punchestown | 4849m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/10/2024 | - | Q.R. | $10,501.00 | Sligo | 4083m | SOFT | D Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.60 |
| 8/18 | 22/09/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $13,499.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.55L | $6.00 |
| 11/22 | 06/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 55.35L | $2.25 | |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3828m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $4.80 | |
| 1/9 | 27/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sligo | 3621m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 | |
| 15/22 | 25/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First race appearance 5yo by Jukebox Jury for Colin Bowe. Follow the money.