Punchestown Race 2 - Punchestown Is Back Mdn
IMPOSING (8) Initial race appearance 2yo by Wootton Bassett for Aidan P Obrien. Watch the market. FRANCILLON (6) Ran 4th last start at Leopardstown. Should improve. Has plenty of early speed. Has the ability to figure. DANCINGINTHECITY (2) Ran well when 2nd last start at Curragh and having second career run. Should jump out and bowl along. Drawn beautifully. Serious player. THE CAPTAINS DAY (14) Ran 7th last time at Gowran Park. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Must respect in this event.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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2yo by Oasis Dream having first race start for trainer John Halley. Market as guide.
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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In the money when 2nd last start at Curragh and was a debutant last start. Should be going forward early. Has the ideal draw. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1810m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Odds of $101.00 and below standard effort when 15th last time at Naas but was on debut last time. Gets back and needs luck. Going over extra ground. Could not recommend.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 19.45L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Jumped at $41.00 and finished 6th last start at Dundalk but having second race start. Likely to get back in the field. Appears tested in this.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 15/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | STANDARD | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.05L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Started $51.00 and ordinary performance when 15th last time at Gowran Park but having second career run. Does take a while to get into stride. Has a good draw. Chances are slim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 01/09/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | YIELDING | Paddy Harnett | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 27.85L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Started $1.53 and came in 4th last start at Leopardstown. Should improve. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Killarney | 1627m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Started at $15.00 and came in 9th last run at Cork but having second career run. Remote chance at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 30/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | YIELDING | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.6L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Aidan P Obrien trained 2yo by Wootton Bassett having first start. Follow the money.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Palace Pier 2yo having first race start for Michael O Callaghan. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Odds of $126.00 and well beaten when 6th last run at Navan and rises in weight. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1627m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 16/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.65L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Competitive effort when 3rd last run at Curragh and having second career run. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 22/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.85L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At $15.00 finished 8th last run at Curragh but having second career run. Likely to get back in the run. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 29/08/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YIELDING | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Started $151.00 and finished 6th last start at Curragh. Needs too much luck.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 29/08/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YIELDING | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.25L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Started at $6.50 and came in 7th last time at Gowran Park. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 01/09/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | YIELDING | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 |