Punchestown Race 1 - William Hill Challenge Series 3-Y-O Hurdle
SEA OF DUBKA (8) Dominant winner by 16L last start in a hurdle at Killarney. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 runs. Has early speed and positions nicely. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. DANNY POWER (2) Was strong to the line when winning by just short of 8L last time in a hurdle at Listowel and having second race start. Cannot underestimate. CONTADOR (3) Back after a break. In the money when 2nd last start at Lyon Parilly and stepping up in trip. Has plenty of early speed. Must respect in this event. BELL EX TOO (1) Game effort to win narrowly by a head last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. The large claim from Paddy Cody should help. Needs some luck and is an each way suggestion.
Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
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Brave effort to win narrowly last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Large claim helps. Could go close.
Last Starts 31 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 | 11/09/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3616m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Paddy Cody | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 9/18 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $16,998.00 | Galway | 2829m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 19.28L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 2473m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
| 7/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | GOOD | Alan Persse | 57.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.25L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Kicked clear when winning by nearly 8L last time in a hurdle at Listowel and was a debutant last start. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.77L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. In the money when 2nd last start at Lyon Parilly and going over extra ground. Should muster plenty of early toe. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $19,201.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2399m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $1.83 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $24,700.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | GOOD | Marie Velon | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 69kgs
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Comments
Started $19.00 and finished 7th last start in a hurdle at Listowel. Expecting to settle positively. Lines up against a competitive field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.01L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 20.1L | $81.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.00 came in 4th last run at Curragh but going up in trip. Likely to get back in the field. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 26/09/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YIELDING | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 18 |
| 5.26L | $6.00 |
| 5/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 28 week spell. Started at $81.00 and average performance when 12th last run at Navan but having second career run. Gets back and needs luck. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Leigh Roche | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 28.89L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $41.00 and disappointing display when 18th last run at Curragh but facing a rise in trip. Will be giving the leaders a big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 27/09/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2012m | HEAVY | Aine Oconnor | 69kg | - | - | 22 |
| 67.7L | $41.00 |
| 12/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Christopher D Hayes | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.58L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN CLAIM | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1627m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.15L | $301.00 |
| 14/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $301.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.35L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 16L last start in a hurdle at Killarney. Made it 2 wins on the trot. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 12.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2436m | GD/YD(YD PL) | Wayne Lordan | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.05L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2149m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.52L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.7L | $151.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 20.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $34.00 and ran 5th last run at Bellewstown. Prefer in an easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 2515m | SOFT TO HEAV | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 28.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.55L | $34.00 |