16:02 Punchestown

Sunday 15 February 2026

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David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:03 | Winning time: 6m 12.80s

American Jukebox^p²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Josh Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 119

5/1

Scored at Tramore in January and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22f, good to soft, 15/2) 28 days ago. Yard in good form so needs considering on his handicap hurdle debut.

Form: 426-714

Chase The Moon²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Tiernan Power Roche⁽³⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 115

33/1

Debut winner at Gowran in November but well below that form both runs since, a remote sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap bow with plenty more required.

Form: F/146

Gorvitho^t³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 115

14/1

Runner-up in France sole Flat outing in 2022. Very lightly raced since and tongue tied after 6 months off when a fading fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, heavy) 38 days ago. Can build on it now going into handicaps.

Form: 3/05

Kir⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 115

11/2

Got off the mark at Limerick in October and advanced his form when third of 16 in handicap hurdle there (24f, heavy) 49 days ago, seemingly in control when blundered last. Remains unexposed and can gain compensation nudged up 2 lb.

Form: 48/41P3

West Of Bally⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: E McNamara| OR: 114| BF

12/1

Bagged 2m2f maiden at Limerick in November and not discredited when third of 8 in novice hurdle there (19f, heavy) 48 days ago. Goes into handicaps now and could improve.

Form: 4/27513

Drop A Threat^h,t³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Danny Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 112

16/1

Lightly-raced maiden who took a big step forward when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Clonmel (16.9f, heavy) 38 days ago, not knocked about. Appeals as a likely improver now stepping into handicap company.

Form: 17/854

Nettuno Italia²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Danny Gilligan| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 98| CD

15/8

Confirmed earlier promise to open account in 13-runner handicap hurdle here (23f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but he was well on top at the finish so is not taken lightly.

Form: 5/54551

Live To Laugh¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: Ethan O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 94

28/1

Fair maiden hurdler who posted an encouraging third at Cork on his debut over fences in January. Hampered and fell first in novice chase at Thurles 17 days ago but still needs considering back in this sphere.

Form: 23363F

Roc My Haarth¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: Liam Quinlan| T: R Hackett| OR: 94

9/1

Remains winless and he was in midfield when fell 5 out in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 30/720U

Sean Mc³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: P Nolan| OR: 93| BF

11/2

Low-mileage 6-y-o who is knocking on the door, undone by a blunder 2 out when second of 16 in handicap hurdle here (19.3f, heavy, 6/4) 34 days ago. Remains open to progress. Firmly in the picture.

Form: 090/822

Non-Runners

From The Ashes³²

Weight: 11-10| Age: 9

T: C Byrnes J: Philip Byrnes

Forecasts

Nettuno Italia (15/8), American Jukebox (5/1), From The Ashes (5/1), Kir (11/2), Sean Mc (11/2), Roc My Haarth (9/1), West Of Bally (12/1), Gorvitho (14/1), Drop A Threat (16/1), Live To Laugh (28/1), Chase The Moon (33/1)

KIR looked to have the race in safe keeping at Limerick until scuppered by a final-flight blunder and can make amends for that unfortunate third there off just a 2 lb higher mark. Nettuno Italia scored impressively here recently and heads the list of dangers, although the still-unexposed Sean Mc also rates a big threat. Fairyhouse victor From The Ashes and handicap debutant Gorvitho both need factoring into this highly competitive event too.