14:18 Punchestown (IRE) 12 Jan 2026
Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Handicap Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €6,899 - 16 ran
mid-division, 8th entering straight, pushed along and headway between horses approaching last, 2nd early run-in, ridden and kept on well to lead closing stages
tracked leaders, slow 1st, 3rd halfway, headway 3 out and mistake next, pushed along in straight and 2nd before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
prominent and disputed lead, led after 4 out, headed next, led again entering straight, pushed along and 2 lengths clear before last, ridden run-in and headed closing stages
led or disputed lead, headed after 4 out, led again next, headed entering straight and soon ridden, 4th and no impression run-in
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight and 5th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, 7th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, headway 2 out and travelled well early straight, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression run-in
towards rear, pushed along and some headway early straight, 8th before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 6th and pushed along entering straight, no impression before last, no extra
towards rear, pushed along after 2 out and rear of mid-division early straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2 out and no impression in straight, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 2 out
mid-division, pushed along and no extra after 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 2 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra after 2 out, weakened
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 20 runs, 1 win (1 horse), 2 placed, 17 unplaced | Next time out | 13 runs, 0 wins, 1 placed, 12 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 0 runs up in class, 0 wins, 0 placed, 0 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 113; Highest placed OR: 113 |
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €40.30 (2, 13) |
| Tricast | €101.85 (2, 13, 11) |
| Win | €20.20 (2) |
| Place | €3.20 (2), €1.10 (13), €1.40 (11), €2.10 (10) |
| Exacta | €74.60 (2, 13) |
| Trifecta | €616.30 (2, 13, 11) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 10 | Birmingham Alabama | 6 | 11 12 | 105 | 41-5213 | 12 days | E D Delany (49 miles) | Jordan Gainford | 9/ 4 | 5:21.08 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 12 | Silver King | 8 | 12 0 | 109 | 72345U | 15 days | O McKiernan (19 miles) | Phillip Enright | 7/ 1 | 5:30.50 | |
| 2023 | Heavy | 15 | Verdant Place | 5 | 11 7 | 102 | 57-93 | 48 days | P T Foley (47 miles) | Simon Torrens | 13/ 8 | 5:50.00 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 20 | Gain De Cause | 6 | 11 13 | 107 | 999-071 | 43 days | A J Martin (49 miles) | Mark Walsh | 11/ 4 | 5:29.30 | |
| 2021 | Soft - Heavy | 11 | Low Lie The Fields | 7 | 11 9 | 104 | 789-461 | 20 days | H De Bromhead (89 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 2/ 1 | 5:35.30 | |
| 2020 | Soft - Heavy | 12 | Key Commander | 5 | 11 4 | 104 | 04F-063 | 17 days | E Doyle (62 miles) | Barry Foley | 5/ 1 | 5:29.00 | |
| 2019 | Good | 15 | Gliondar Mo Chroi | 6 | 11 0 | 97 | 926103 | 17 days | A Fogarty (98 miles) | Mark Enright | 6/ 1 | 5:06.00 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 9 | Sir Carno | 5 | 11 7 | 106 | 34-5794 | 29 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 11/ 4 | 5:33.40 |