12:50 Punchestown (IRE) 11 Dec 2025
Matchbook Backs Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle
5YO plus
Winner €7,200 - 18 ran
close up, 6th after 4th, progress 4 out, 3rd before 3 out, improved to 2nd 2 out, stayed on to lead narrowly before last, asserted closing stages, kept on well
soon led, not fluent 3 out, under pressure and headed before last, every chance run-in, no impression on winner closing stages, kept on same pace
soon tracked leader, 4th after 4th, improved to 2nd before 3 out, dropped to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, kept on same pace run-in
rear, headway 3 out, improved to 5th after 2 out, effort in 4th entering straight, one paced run-in
towards rear, progress before 2 out, 7th after 2 out, kept on same pace to moderate 5th close home
in touch, 7th after 4th, headway in 4th 4 out, dropped to 5th entering straight, soon no extra
in touch, progress after 1st, 3rd after 4th, 4th before 3 out, dropped to 6th and under pressure after 2 out, weakened approaching straight
rear of mid-division, 9th after 4th, no impression 2 out, soon weakened
rear, headway after 3 out, weakened approaching straight
towards rear, progress before 3 out, weakened 2 out
rear, some progress 3 out, weakened before 2 out
rear, weakened after 3 out, never a factor
rear, weakened after 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, 8th after 4th, weakened after 3 out
prominent, 2nd after 4th, lost place before 3 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, completely tailed off
rear, no headway, never a factor, pulled up before 4 out
prominent, 5th after 4th, lost place before 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, dropped to rear of mid-division after 4th, under pressure and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €5.85 (19, 6) |
| Win | €4.00 (19) |
| Place | €1.40 (19), €1.10 (6), €33.00 (7) |
| Exacta | €11.30 (19, 6) |
| Trifecta | €224.10 (19, 6, 7) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good - Yielding | 19 | James's Gate | 7 | 11 12 | - | 134-43 | 331 days | M Brassil (19 miles) | Ricky Doyle | 6/ 1 | 4:44.60 | |
| 2023 | Heavy | 9 | Blizzard Of Oz | 5 | 11 12 | - | 2-3212 | 241 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 5/ 4 | 5:03.70 |