16:15 Punchestown (IRE) 03 May 2025
Palmerstown House Estate Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase
0-150 | Listed | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner €30,000 - 12 ran
prominent on outer, led 3 out, pushed along and went clear 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
towards rear, headway into 7th 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden in 7th 2 out, went 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd close home
led, slight mistake 3rd, headed 4 out, ridden in 3rd next, 2nd and no impression on winner 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd close home
rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, pushed along at 7th and 8th, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and closer in 6th 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some progress 4 out, pushed along in 4th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd on outer, led 4 out, headed next, ridden entering straight, 3rd 3 out, no impression on leaders
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, 4th next, no impression before last
rear of mid-division, pushed along 9th, weakened from 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to mid-division at 11th, weakened, pulled up before 3 out
always behind, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, no impression from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €55.63 (12, 15) |
| Tricast | €372.66 (12, 15, 7) |
| Win | €18.10 (12) |
| Place | €4.00 (12), €1.80 (15), €3.30 (7) |
| Exacta | €77.20 (12, 15) |
| Trifecta | €750.20 (12, 15, 7) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soft | 12 | Minella Crooner | 8 | 11 4 | 142 | 1P33PP | 21 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Sam Ewing | 25/ 1 | 6:43.00 | |
| 2023 | Good - Yielding | 12 | Brideswell Lad | 7 | 10 2 | 126 | 1F5U41 | 13 days | S Neville (82 miles) | J J Slevin | 12/ 1 | 6:31.00 | |
| 2022 | Yielding | 14 | Donkey Years | 8 | 10 10 | 128 | 865232 | 12 days | E McNamara (108 miles) | Mark Walsh | 5/ 1 | 6:32.00 | |
| 2021 | Good - Yielding | 20 | Brahma Bull | 10 | 11 10 | 148 | 61-2UP0 | 26 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Brian Hayes | 14/ 1 | 6:34.90 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Heron Heights | 10 | 11 6 | 141 | 0B001-0 | 340 days | H De Bromhead (89 miles) | Davy Russell | 12/ 1 | 6:22.10 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 14 | Heron Heights | 9 | 11 5 | 135 | P3-0B00 | 83 days | H De Bromhead (89 miles) | Robbie Power | 16/ 1 | 6:32.10 | |
| 2017 | Good - Yielding | 13 | Sizing Codelco | 8 | 11 10 | 150 | 8P2401 | 21 days | C L Tizzard | Robbie Power | 4/ 1 | 6:33.30 | |
| 2016 | Good - Yielding | 15 | Pleasant Company | 8 | 11 1 | 139 | 3-3413P | 46 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 4/ 1 | 6:34.10 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 19 | Gallant Oscar | 9 | 10 9 | 135 | U-12243 | 53 days | A J Martin (49 miles) | Mark Walsh | 5/ 2 | 6:34.60 | |
| 2014 | Good - Yielding | 14 | Chartreux | 9 | 10 9 | 131 | 2-00PF1 | 56 days | T R George | Tom Scudamore | 13/ 2 | 6:15.80 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 14 | Carrig Millie | 8 | 9 11 | 116 | 6-33415 | 41 days | M Cullen (82 miles) | Ms K Walsh | 18/ 1 | 7:00.70 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 14 | Caduceus | 8 | 10 2 | 120 | 90P-171 | 29 days | P Hughes (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 4/ 1 | 6:48.50 | |
| 2011 | Yielding | 24 | Shakalakaboomboom | 7 | 10 13 | 131 | 311797 | 29 days | N J Henderson | B J Geraghty | 14/ 1 | 6:31.60 | |
| 2010 | Good | 28 | Coolcashin | 9 | 10 9 | 130 | 121P6P | 20 days | M J Bowe (62 miles) | T J Doyle | 14/ 1 | 6:20.30 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 17 | Ambobo | 9 | 10 13 | 134 | 3-P450U | 19 days | M Brassil (19 miles) | Niall Madden | 11/ 1 | 6:36.80 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 20 | Emma Jane | 8 | 9 12 | 118 | 235F61 | 11 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | D Condon | 8/ 1 | 6:26.50 | |
| 2007 | Good | 16 | American Jennie | 4 | 9 | 11 7 | 136 | 4-66P53 | 17 days | M Cullen (82 miles) | Niall Madden | 12/ 1 | 6:17.40 |
| 2006 | Good | 15 | One Four Shannon | 9 | 10 2 | 110 | 182333 | 46 days | D J Ryan (125 miles) | P A Carberry | 14/ 1 | 6:09.40 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 21 | No Half Session | 8 | 10 0 | 111 | 047411 | 31 days | N Meade (49 miles) | Paul Carberry | 9/ 2 | 6:46.40 | |
| 2004 | Good | 17 | Wotsitooya | 12 | 10 6 | 121 | 601D30 | 158 days | M J P O'Brien | Davy Russell | 10/ 1 | 6:21.10 |
