Punchestown Race 7 - Matchbook 50/50 Series Mares Mdn Hurdle
BRICKFIELD BELLE (2) Looked good when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Limerick and promising career start. Placed at every start this campaign. Looks well suited in this race. ROCK ON SUZIE (10) First time at the races 4yo by Shirocco for Gordon Elliott. Market as guide. VIVA LAA VIDA (4) Came in 4th last time at Listowel. Capable of bouncing back. Respect. BIRDIE CONWAY (6) Came in 4th last start at Galway. Overlooking the last run. Goes very close.
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 73kgs
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First race appearance 5yo by Affinisea for trainer Eoin Doyle. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
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Looked good when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Limerick and showing consistent performance in races. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3332m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.06L | $1.57 |
| 1/18 | 07/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Galway | 3364m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 3219m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.97L | $11.00 |
| 5/21 | 22/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Mike Oconnor | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 73kgs
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First up from a 26 week spell. Was $9.00 and just average when 8th last start at Wexford but having second career run. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 185 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GOOD | B Finn | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.35L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 73kgs
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Odds of $3.25 and ran 4th last time at Listowel. Capable of bouncing back. Must respect.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 25/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,001.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD TO YIELDING | J L Gleeson | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/13 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 3515m | GOOD | R James | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 72.5kgs
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First up from a break. Odds of $81.00 and came in 8th last time at Tramore but having second race start. Might be ridden for luck. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 3346m | GOOD/YIELD | D Osullivan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Started at $3.25 and ran 4th last start at Galway. Overlooking the last run. Good potential.
Last Starts 33 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 | 06/10/2026 | - | 4Y | $13,000.00 | Galway | 3338m | YIELD/SOFT | Finn Tegetmeier | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/19 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4Y | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Finn Tegetmeier | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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4yo first starter sired by Maxios for trainer Denis Gerard Hogan. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 72.5kgs
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First run back from a break of 27 weeks. Started $51.00 and finished 11th last run here but was on debut last time. Chances are slim.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4Y | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | J M Halford | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.1L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Started $51.00 and finished 6th last time in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Won't be far away during the run. This one has a big task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/10/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Shane Ocallaghan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.78L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/09/2026 | - | 4Y | $11,002.00 | Navan | 3168m | GOOD | L P Shanahan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/08/2026 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3268m | GOOD | L P Shanahan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Racing as a debutant 4yo by Shirocco for trainer Gordon Elliott. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Was $29.00 and finished 6th last time in a hurdle at Gowran Park. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 37 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 | 02/10/2026 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3291m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.79L | $29.00 |
| 13/16 | 29/04/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $54,999.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | YIELDING | P W Gleeson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.15L | $151.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | P W Gleeson | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |