16:50 Punchestown (IRE) 27 Apr 2023
Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase
5YO plus
Winner €18,000 - 12 ran
settled behind leaders, closer in 3rd at 24th, challenge 6 out, ridden to dispute 2 out, soon led, asserted before last, reduced advantage run-in, strongly pressed close home
tracked leaders, slow 5th, soon mid-division, 5th halfway, challenged 6 out, ridden and disputed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, stayed on to press winner close home
tracked leaders, led and disputed from 11th, led 25th, pressed 6 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division for most, mistake 18th, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, towards rear from 11th, no impression before 6 out, kept on one pace
held up, no impression in moderate 7th 3 out, never a danger
disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to mid-division 8 out, ridden and no extra 6 out
held up, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 6 out
held up early, progress 9th, close up and disputed from 11th, slight mistake 13th, headed 25th, no extra in 4th 6 out, weakened from 3 out
held up, behind and no extra before 6 out, pulled up 4 out
led and disputed, pecked 4th, mistake 11th and headed, 2nd when fell 18th
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | €5.41 |
| CSF | €9.09 (6, 1) |
| Tricast | €125.36 (6, 1, 4) |
| Win | €4.10 (6) |
| Place | €1.50 (6), €1.30 (1), €5.40 (4) |
| Exacta | €11.10 (6, 1) |
| Trifecta | €177.50 (6, 1, 4) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 14 | Ballyboker Bridge | 15 | 11 7 | - | P-S2788 | 74 days | Peter Maher (19 miles) | Mr T Power Roche | 14/ 1 | 9:28.30 | |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 13 | Singing Banjo | 11 | 12 0 | - | 1P647-1 | 2 days | P J Rothwell (32 miles) | Mr B J Walsh | 33/ 1 | 9:26.20 | |
| 2019 | Good to Firm | 9 | Ballyboker Bridge | 12 | 11 7 | - | 6UU3-3U | 122 days | Peter Maher (19 miles) | Sean Flanagan | 12/ 1 | 9:37.20 | |
| 2018 | Yielding - Soft | 10 | Auvergnat | 8 | 12 7 | - | 2B3F14 | 43 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Donal McInerney | 11/ 4 | 9:34.40 | |
| 2017 | Good to Firm | 8 | Treo Eile | 9 | 11 7 | - | 522112 | 2 days | S Slevin (82 miles) | B Cash | 10/ 1 | 9:01.80 | |
| 2016 | Good to Firm | 10 | Quantitativeeasing | 11 | 11 12 | - | C-20183 | 43 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Mark Walsh | 9/ 4 | 9:08.80 | |
| 2015 | Good | 14 | Uncle Junior | 14 | 11 7 | - | 07-3273 | 50 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Mr Patrick Mullins | 6/ 1 | 9:12.80 | |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 19 | Jacks Island | 11 | 11 7 | - | 006485 | 20 days | J P Kenny (47 miles) | G N Fox | 25/ 1 | 8:47.30 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 17 | Big Shu | 8 | 12 3 | - | 1-F7421 | 42 days | Peter Maher (19 miles) | B Cash | 9/ 2 | 10:05.60 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 24 | Uncle Junior | 11 | 12 7 | - | 473178 | 44 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Mr Patrick Mullins | 6/ 1 | 9:45.70 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 9 | Another Jewel | 9 | 12 3 | - | 43-12P7 | 51 days | D P Murphy (82 miles) | J L Cullen | 10/ 3 | 9:04.20 | |
| 2010 | Good | 17 | L'Ami | 11 | 12 3 | - | P-31672 | 37 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Mr J T McNamara | 13/ 8 | 9:42.20 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 12 | Garde Champetre | 10 | 12 7 | - | 1-4211P | 17 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Ms N Carberry | 13/ 8 | 10:40.80 | |
| 2008 | Good | 22 | Oh Jackie | 10 | 11 2 | - | 1UF5-21 | 30 days | S Crawford (142 miles) | K Whelan | 25/ 1 | 9:31.00 | |
| 2007 | Good | 18 | Spot Thedifference | 1 | 14 | 12 7 | - | 00-0114 | 44 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Mr J T McNamara | 7/ 4 | 9:15.60 |
| 2006 | Good | 16 | Good Step | 8 | 12 7 | - | 34F467 | 12 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Ms N Carberry | 11/ 2 | 9:32.50 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 16 | Good Step | 7 | 12 3 | - | 177321 | 22 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Mr J T McNamara | 11/ 2 | 10:19.30 | |
| 2004 | Good | 19 | Spot Thedifference | 11 | 11 7 | - | 842255 | 26 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Mr J T McNamara | 3/ 1 | 9:29.00 | |
| 2003 | Good | 24 | Buailtes And Fadas | 8 | 11 7 | - | 54514-1 | 1 day | E Bolger (108 miles) | Conor O'Dwyer | 8/ 1 | 8:53.90 | |
| 2002 | Good | 19 | Risk Of Thunder | 13 | 11 12 | - | 271-3U5 | 14 days | E Bolger (108 miles) | Mr J T McNamara | 9/ 4 | 8:21.40 |