Punchestown Gift Vouchers For Christmas Beginners Chase 2m 4f
- (4yo+, 2m 4f, 12 runners)
- Winner €8,280 2nd €1,920 3rd €840 4th €480
- Going: Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 El Fontan | 11/1 | |
| 2nd | 7 Mikael D'haguenet | 2¾ | 5/4j |
| 3rd | 3 Best Served Cold | 9 | 7/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U857 |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | Thomas McGivern | E J O'connell | 50/1 | ||
| 2 | 94236/ |
|
6 | 166 11-12 | P A Fahy | N P Madden | 50/1 | ||
| 3 | 1234P-4 |
|
6 | 166 11-12 | M Hourigan | D N Russell | 7/1 | ||
| 4 | 98837 |
|
6 | 166 11-12 | A L T Moore | D J Casey | 40/1 | ||
| 5 | 332032 |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | D T Hughes | B J Cooper | 11/1 | ||
| 6 | 42232-6 |
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6 | 166 11-12 b | M Torrens | M Darcy | 33/1 | ||
| 7 | 112P5-0 |
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8 | 166 11-12 | W P Mullins | P Townend | 5/4j | ||
| 8 | S1127-3 |
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7 | 166 11-12 | G Elliott | D J Condon | 5/4j | ||
| 9 | 0826F-9 |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | Lady J Fowler | M J Bolger (3) | 40/1 | ||
| 10 | 020-P70 |
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6 | 166 11-12 | C Roche | A P Crowe | 40/1 | ||
| 11 | 40-0194 |
|
5 | 165 11-11 | R Tyner | P T Enright | 33/1 | ||
| 12 | 2264-7P |
|
5 | 165 11-11 | Mrs S A Bramall | J L Cullen | 33/1 |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Raptor (FR)
|
6 | 11-12 | W P Mullins | P Townend | 6/4 |
In depth
Verdict
Willie Mullins had several high-class entries for this and has chosen the race to reintroduce MIKAEL D'HAGUENET to fences. A brilliant novice hurdler, he never appeared to recover from a last-fence fall when making his debut for the yard over the bigger obstacles at Fairyhouse two years ago. He did produce a couple of decent efforts and hopefully can start fulfilling his enormous potential. Mount Benbulben, a Grade 2 winner over timber, is a big threat as he made a reasonable debut over fences over what was undoubtedly a trip too short at Naas. That looked a very hot event and with improvement virtually guaranteed he will make his presence felt this season. Useful hurdler Best Served Cold made a fair start over fences at Galway but gives the impression a longer trip would suit and though El Fontan has been going well he's now had 11 starts over fences and looks vulnerable.
Formwatch
El Fontan (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, 2nd and kept on under pressure from before last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Benefficient (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gd.
Mikael D'haguenet (FR) 16-1 (10-3) 13th of 18, 15l behind Thousand Stars (10-12) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 5f Grd 2 hdl sft in May.
Best Served Cold 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 5l behind Lyreen Legend (11-10) at Galway 2m 6f beg chs hvy in Oct.
Paddy The Stout (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 50l behind Oscars Well (11-12) at Punchestown 2m beg chs sft in Oct.
As De Pique (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 4 out, no impression, 7th of 11, 39l behind Benefficient (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gd.
Dear Boss (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression from 5 out, 7th of 16, 45l behind Sraid Padraig (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs sft in Oct.
Boss Croaker (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, well off the pace from 6 out, moderate 5th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 42l behind Dedigout (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs hvy.
Sword Fish (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, kept on same pace from 5 out, 11th of 16, 36l behind Tillahow (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs.
Battle Bound (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd before 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 19, 25l behind Eight Is My Number (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr '11.
Mount Benbulben (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway entering straight and 2nd 2 out, no impression in 4th early run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Jenari (11-11) at Naas 2m beg chs sft in Oct.
Katnap (FR) (11-4) 9th of 18, well behind Katkeau (10-12) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 3f hcp hdl hvy in Jun.
Liszt (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Hampered 1st, rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, 6th of 11, 31l behind Benefficient (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gd.