15:07 Punchestown

Sunday 7 June 2026

All13:2213:5714:3215:0715:4216:1716:5217:27

Congratulations Nicole Lockhead Anderson INHSC Ladies Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 4m 33.20s

Icare Desbois²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Anna McGuinness⁽⁴⁾| T: D H Kelly| OR: 115

22/1

Has shown little in 4 starts in this sphere for current yard. Blinkers/tongue discarded now but he can only be watched until showing signs of a revival.

Form: 95030/8

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Act Of God⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 11-11| J: Ms A Budds⁽⁷⁾| T: D Budds| OR: 112

66/1

Winner over fences at Wexford in 2022/23 but well held on his only completed start over hurdles the following season. Fit from points and a recent spin on the Flat, he has been given a chance by the handicapper but is difficult to recommend until proving how much ability he retains.

Form: 2516F0/

Cut The Rope⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Ms A M Connolly⁽⁷⁾| T: E & P Harty| OR: 112

15/2

Maiden hurdler who posted his best effort last season when fifth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20.7f, good). Ran poorly when last seen, though, and has a tendency to make mistakes over hurdles.

Form: 572550/

Fortunate Lighting²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Miss Georgie Benson⁽⁴⁾| T: Thomas Coyle| OR: 111

40/1

Won handicap hurdle at Sligo in 2025/26 but more miss than hit since and offered little on chasing debut last month.

Form: 51605/8

Lord Ffrench²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson⁽⁷⁾| T: S Curling| OR: 109

22/1

Won a steadily-run maiden in hurdle at Sligo (21f) in 2025/26 but has struggled since, including on return.

Form: 58176/8

Fenway Park⁹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Ms J I Stokes⁽⁷⁾| T: N Stokes| OR: 108| C

11/1

Resumed winning ways after an unsuccessful stint chasing in 8-runner claiming hurdle at Clonmel in February and then backed that up when runner-up in a similar race at Naas a week later. Returns to handicap company on debut for a new yard.

Form: 080P12/

Digby^p¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-4| J: Miss C O O'Brien⁽⁷⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 105

15/2

Took a step back in the right direction when 12½ lengths fifth of 16 to Billy Lee Swagger at Ballinrobe 13 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Well treated if able to build on that, with yard back among the winners of late.

Form: 0P0/675

That's About Right^p⁶⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Millie Barcoe⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 105

28/1

Proved more miss than hit over fences last season and reverts to hurdling with a bit to prove after an especially poor effort when last seen in April.

Form: 3P045P/

Costanuci¹⁹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Miss O M Queally⁽⁷⁾| T: J Queally| OR: 103

40/1

Without a win since 2023/24 and finished last season badly out of sorts. Hard to fancy on return from 6-month absence.

Form: 34P45P/

Qaasid^p¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Ms K M Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 103

11/1

Confirmed return to form when awarded 15-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick last, chasing home Marion Avenue but justifiably promoted after suffering major interference 2 out. A 6 lb rise for that performance makes life tougher, though, and improvement is required.

Form: 9820S/1

Adaliz^p³⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Ms P R Briselden⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 102| BF

14/1

Won handicaps at Clonmel and Tipperary in early-2025/26 but not seen since poor effort at Roscommon last-August. Yard is in good form, though, so any support should be noted on this return.

Form: 961310/

Mary's Pride^p¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Sarah Kavanagh⁽⁴⁾| T: E Cawley| OR: 101

9/1

Posted one of her better efforts when 1½ lengths second of 15 to Can Happen at Ballinrobe last time, responding well to first-time cheekpieces. Remains unproven beyond 17f, though, so step up in trip is a concern.

Form: 00380/2

Fairlander⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss P Elvin⁽⁴⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 99

7/2

Shaped well when third on handicap debut at Downpatrick in March, finishing hot on the heels of the second, Accustomed. Didn't back that up at this course following month, though, and needs to bounce back.

Form: 596430/

Lakewood Rose²²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss N C Hennessy⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss N Hennessy| OR: 99

6/1

Continued a theme of gradual progression in this sphere when 3¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Morell River in mares handicap at Wexford 22 days ago. Likely to be in the mix.

Form: P6664/4

Goin'¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Miss M O'Sullivan| T: A J Martin| OR: 95

6/1

Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles, though little encouragement to be gleaned from last 2 starts. Type to do better now tackling a handicap in this sphere.

Form: 900-

Hidalgo Des Mottes^b,t²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-1| J: Ms N M Bradley⁽⁷⁾| T: E Griffin| OR: 88

17/2

Remains a maiden despite plenty of creditable placed efforts. Bounced back from a sour display on the Flat (virtually refused to race) with a prominent showing for a long way at Clonmel on Friday.

Form: 48425/8

Non-Runners

Cock And Bull⁵⁴

Weight: 10-12| Age: 5

T: E Mullins J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Fairlander (7/2), Lakewood Rose (6/1), Goin' (6/1), Cock And Bull (6/1), Cut The Rope (15/2), Digby (15/2), Hidalgo Des Mottes (17/2), Mary's Pride (9/1), Fenway Park (11/1), Qaasid (11/1), Adaliz (14/1), Lord Ffrench (22/1), Icare Desbois (22/1), That's About Right (28/1), Costanuci (40/1), Fortunate Lighting (40/1), Act Of God (66/1)

A chance is taken on LAKEWOOD ROSE, who has improved with each run over hurdles and should be firmly in the mix with a little more progress. Dangers abound, though, with Hidalgo des Mottes, Fairlander and Digby all capable of playing a part if at their best.