Punchestown Form Guide (Race 2) | Full Fields

Freshened for 31 days. Last run won by 0.5 len Fairyhouse in a LR 5yo+ NHDLE HCP on March 30 over 4828m on heavy track defeating Olympic Man with 66kg at $34 in a novice hurdle. The start before that; won by 0.8 len Down Royal 4yo+ NHDLE HCP on March 17 over 4023m on rain affected going defeating Billy Lee Swagger carrying 68kg at $26 in a novice hurdle. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.5 len Naas 4yo+ HDLE HCP February 25 over 3118m slow track defeating Lazer Wolf carrying 68.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 2 of 18 starters at this track 4yo+ HDLE HCP November 16 over 4224m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Hunting Brook with 74.5kg at $10. Hard to enthuse.

Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 37 days. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len Limerick 4yo+ MHDLE on March 24 over 3218m in the wet defeating Whimsy carrying 75.5kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Run before finished second of 16 runners at Naas 4yo+ HDLE HCP on February 25 over 3118m, slow track; 1.5 len behind American Money with 69.5kg at $5. Looks a strong winning hope.

Useful gelding. Freshened for 29 days. Last start finished 11th of 18 starters at Fairyhouse 4yo+ NHDLE HCP on April 1 over 3218m, 49 len behind Implicit carrying 72kg at $5. Before that finished fourth of 19 runners at Gowran Park 4yo+ HDLE HCP on February 17 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Alpesh Amin with 75kg at $2.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 33 day letup. Last run finished second in a small field at Fontwell Park 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) on March 28 over 4325m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Aworkinprogress carrying 78kg at $1.60. The start before that; favourite; won by 12 len Ludlow 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) on March 21 over 4224m slow going defeating Immortal Fame carrying 71kg at $7 in a hurdle. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.

Useful type. Freshened for 37 days. Last start finished second in a small field at Limerick 5yo+ STPLE HCP on March 24 over 3922m, on heavy track; a head behind Hgranca De Thaix with 69.5kg at $2.90. The start before that; won by 8 len Thurles 5yo+ STPLE HCP on February 22 over 3319m on rain affected going defeating Mount Frisco carrying 65kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Racing well. Has strong claims.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished second of 19 runners at Gowran Park 4yo+ HDLE HCP on February 17 over 4023m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Alpesh Amin carrying 70.5kg at $15. Last start finished second of 18 starters at Fairyhouse 4yo+ MHDLE on March 30 over 4023m, in the wet; 7 len behind Don Chalant carrying 73kg at $5.50. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2 len Thurles 4yo+ HDLE HCP on March 5 over 4727m in the wet defeating Native Speaker with 66.5kg at $11 in a hurdle. Last start finished fifth of 14 starters at Down Royal 4yo+ NHDLE HCP on March 17 over 4023m, on slow going 14 len behind Mousey Brown with 72.5kg at $12. Others read better. This will test.

Grade 2 placegetter. Freshened for 31 days. Last start finished eighth of 12 runners at Fairyhouse in the LR 4yo+ HDLE HCP on March 30 over 3218m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Effernock Fizz carrying 68kg at $23. Race before finished fifth of 19 runners at Gowran Park 4yo+ HDLE HCP on February 17 over 4023m, in the wet; 20 len behind Alpesh Amin with 74.5kg at $41. Win would surprise. Likely to need easier.

Grade 3 placegetter. Useful type. Freshened for 51 days. Last run finished second of 8 runners at Limerick in the G3 4yo+ NHDLE on March 10 over 4526m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Bioluminescence carrying 67.5kg at $13. The run before won by 1.5 len Naas 4yo+ HDLE HCP on January 28 over 3721m slow track defeating Miss Tempo carrying 69kg at $15 in a hurdle. Capable of a strong show here.

Freshened for 29 days. Last start finished third of 18 starters at Fairyhouse 4yo+ NHDLE HCP on April 1 over 3218m, 3 len behind Implicit carrying 71kg at $17. The start before that; finished fourth of 10 runners at Naas 4yo+ HDLE HCP on March 10 over 3822m, slow track; 12 len behind Raglan Road with 67kg at $12. Hard to recommend on recent form.

Racing second-up today. Freshened for 40 days. Fresh up after three months finished second in a small field at Ludlow 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) on March 21 over 4224m, slow track; 12 len behind In D'or carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up won by a neck Doncaster 3yo+ APP HDLE HCP (C5) on November 17 over 4224m defeating Burrows Hall with 76kg at $7 in a hurdle. Tested at this stage of campaign.

Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished fourth of 9 starters at Ayr 4yo+ APP HDLE HCP (C4) on April 19 over 4123m, on slow going 19 len behind Plaisir Des Flos carrying 75.5kg at $29. Previously second-up finished seventh of 17 runners at this track 4yo+ HDLE HCP on November 26 over 4928m, on slow going 26 len behind Bob Cigar with 71kg at $4.30. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.

Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign winning won by 0.5 len this track 4yo+ NHDLE HCP February 5 over 4023m defeating Shannon Royale with 63.5kg at $3. First up last campaign 10 of 14 runners at Kilbeggan 4yo+ HDLE HCP July 21 over 3621m, 59 len behind Thornleigh Frank with 61kg at $19. The one to beat on best form.

Grade 3 placegetter. Freshened for 59 days. Last run finished fifth of 9 starters at Navan 4yo+ HDLE HCP on March 2 over 4023m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Aodhan May with 74.5kg at $5. Before that finished fourth of 14 runners at Naas 4yo+ HDLE HCP on January 28 over 3721m, on slow going 2 len behind Millstream Lady carrying 70kg at $10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.

Having second run back today. Not raced for 40 days. Fresh up after almost two and a half years finished third in a small field at Ludlow 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) on March 21 over 4224m, slow track; 15 len behind In D'or with 73.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up finished second of 16 runners at Hereford 4yo+ NHDLE (C4) on December 11 2021 over 3957m, 1.75 len behind Stag Horn with 72kg at $3.80. Tested at this stage of campaign.

Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Ayr 4yo+ NHDLE (C4) on March 9 over 4123m, 3.5 len behind Whistle Stop Tour carrying 70kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell finished third of 11 runners at Wetherby 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) on March 28 over 4325m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Montregard carrying 69kg at $10. This looks too tough.

Last run finished seventh of 8 starters at Down Royal 4yo+ NHDLE HCP on April 14 over 4425m, 23 len behind Intent Approach carrying 75.5kg at $12. Run before finished ninth of 12 runners at Leopardstown 4yo+ HDLE HCP on March 4 over 4023m, 38 len behind Lovely Reaction with 74kg at $13. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last run pulled up at Exeter 4yo+ NHDLE HCP (C4) on March 25 over 4325m. Start before won by 0.5 len Huntingdon 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) on January 25 over 4123m defeating Zestful Hope with 75kg at $7.50 in a hurdle. Not today.