13:40 Punchestown (IRE) 18 Feb 2026
Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle
5YO plus
Winner €6,000 - 16 ran
made all, pushed along and clear at last, ridden and stayed on well, comfortably
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th after 2 out, 4th at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home
mid-division, mistake 2nd, closer in 5th 2 out, ridden entering straight, went 2nd before last, not fluent at last and dropped to 4th, kept on same pace in 3rd close home
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, 3rd before last, 2nd again after last, no extra, 4th close home
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders
in rear, closer in moderate 10th 3 out, kept on one pace straight, never a factor
mid-division on inner, slow at 1st, closer in 6th and pushed along after 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th and mistake 2 out, no impression
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, hampered and slow at 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to moderate 8th 2 out, weakened
always towards rear, not fluent 3rd and slow at 4th, never a factor
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 6 runs, 0 wins (0 horses), 3 placed, 3 unplaced | Next time out | 6 runs, 0 wins, 3 placed, 3 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 0 runs up in class, 0 wins, 0 placed, 0 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 0; Highest placed OR: 115 |
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €2.17 (11, 5) |
| Win | €1.30 (11) |
| Place | €1.02 (11), €1.40 (5), €2.30 (1) |
| Exacta | €2.20 (11, 5) |
| Trifecta | €9.90 (11, 5, 1) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Heavy | 12 | Adela Icon | 7 | 10 11 | - | 022-0 | 38 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Brian Hayes | 9/ 2 | 4:21.05 | |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Heavy | 11 | Runcok | 5 | 11 4 | - | 0Y-3Y5Y | 44 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 6/ 4 | 4:22.01 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 16 | Milo Lises | 5 | 11 4 | - | 2-U40 | 22 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Brian Hayes | 9/ 1 | 4:37.05 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 16 | Soldier Solid | 6 | 11 4 | - | 5-603R2 | 13 days | P J Flynn (89 miles) | Gary Noonan | 4/ 1 | 4:19.60 | |
| 2022 | Soft - Heavy | 16 | Walnut Beach | 5 | 11 4 | - | 243282 | 90 days | P J Flynn (89 miles) | Shane Fitzgerald | 9/ 4 | 4:20.20 | |
| 2021 (Div 1) | Soft | 16 | Papal Lodge | 5 | 12 0 | - | 31252 | 77 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 4/ 5 | 4:19.60 | |
| 2021 (Div 2) | Soft | 16 | Coach Carter | 5 | 11 6 | - | 3Y | 145 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 16/ 1 | 4:24.00 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 16 | Elusive Rebeldom | 5 | 11 3 | - | 8430 | 73 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Davy Russell | 16/ 1 | 4:29.20 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 18 | Allez Dance | 5 | 10 10 | - | 4-3FF95 | 443 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 2/ 1 | 4:10.50 | |
| 2018 | Soft - Heavy | 16 | Call A Cab | 5 | 11 3 | - | 54 | 51 days | P A Fahy (47 miles) | B J Geraghty | 9/ 4 | 4:16.20 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 17 | Kilfenora | 5 | 11 3 | - | 990 | 18 days | E P Harty (19 miles) | Jody McGarvey | 50/ 1 | 4:19.09 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 18 | Bellow Mome | 5 | 11 3 | - | 923-4 | 51 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 1 | 4:10.00 | |
| 2015 | Yielding | 22 | Some Article | 7 | 11 12 | - | 4RP34-0 | 32 days | T Mullins (62 miles) | Niall Madden | 20/ 1 | 4:02.40 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 21 | Dromnea | 7 | 11 4 | - | 49-4526 | 55 days | M F Morris (98 miles) | Mark Enright | 8/ 1 | 4:10.80 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 22 | Un De Sceaux | 5 | 11 11 | - | 1-1 | 129 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 10 | 4:09.90 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 14 | Competitive Edge | 5 | 11 3 | - | 23R24 | 25 days | C O'Dwyer (19 miles) | Mark Walsh | 6/ 5 | 4:20.10 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 21 | O Fortuna | 7 | 11 4 | - | 40-P | 65 days | D T Hughes (19 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 9/ 1 | 4:14.00 | |
| 2010 | Soft | 25 | Flat Out | 5 | 11 11 | - | 3211 | 153 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | E Mullins | 11/ 10 | 4:23.60 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 22 | Sports Line | 6 | 11 12 | - | 12-2 | 46 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 1/ 2 | 4:15.70 | |
| 2008 (Div I) | Good to Soft | 20 | Mourne Rambler | 6 | 11 12 | - | 014 | 13 days | A J Martin (49 miles) | Paul Carberry | 9/ 10 | 4:31.00 | |
| 2008 (Div 2) | Good to Soft | 17 | Turtle Time Lucky | 5 | 11 11 | - | 7Y3Y3Y0H | 11 days | Mrs J Harrington | T P Treacy | 11/ 4 | 4:36.10 | |
| 2007 (Div II) | Heavy | 32 | Barcardero | 5 | 11 9 | - | 8131-2 | 31 days | Colm Murphy (82 miles) | D P Fahy | EVENS | 4:42.90 | |
| 2007 (Div I) | Heavy | 22 | Knocknabooly | 8 | 11 12 | - | 1Y6Y0Y/5Y4YH | 6 days | W P Mullins | D J Condon | 11/ 8 | 4:29.80 | |
| 2006 | Heavy | 24 | Supreme Du Casse | 7 | 11 7 | - | UF-500 | 32 days | Mrs D Foster (49 miles) | Mr A T Duff | 20/ 1 | 4:30.30 |