16:02 Punchestown

Sunday 15 February 2026

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David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 6f 148y  |   Heavy  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:03  |   Winning time: 6m 12.80s
1st
Horse silk
3
33/1
T: P J RothwellJ: Tiernan Power Roche (3)
In rear, headway into 4th on inner 3 out, 3rd next, ridden in close 3rd before last, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well and hung left close home op 28/1
2nd
Horse silk
3 ½
10
9/1
T: R HackettJ: Liam Quinlan
Mid-division, headway into 2nd after 3 out, ridden and disputed lead before last, headed at last, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on op 11/1 tchd 8/1 and tchd 12/1
3rd
Horse silk
¾
9
28/1
T: Peter FaheyJ: Ethan O'Sullivan (7)
Towards rear, headway into 5th on outer 3 out, 4th travelling well next, ridden and disputed lead before last, led at last, headed and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra op 22/1
4th
Horse silk
8 ½
7
16/1
T: W P MullinsJ: Danny Mullins
Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2 out, 4th at last, no extra op 22/1 tchd 25/1
5th
Horse silk
7
8
15/8f
T: R O'SullivanJ: Danny Gilligan
Rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2 out, 7th at last, no impression op 2/1 tchd 7/4
6th
Horse silk
nse
5
611-8
11/2
T: H De BromheadJ: Darragh O'Keeffe
Led, ridden entering straight, headed before last, dropped to moderate 5th at last, no impression op 9/2
7th
Horse silk
¾
11
610-0
11/2
T: P NolanJ: Sean O'Keeffe
Tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division at 4th, dropped to moderate 8th and ridden 3 out, no impression op 5/1 tchd 4/1
8th
Horse silk
1
6
12/1
T: E McNamaraJ: Calum Hogan (7)
In rear, off pace and pushed along at 4th, stumbled 5f out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels run-in tchd 14/1
9th
Horse silk
17
1
5/1
T: G ElliottJ: Josh Williamson (5)
Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2 out, weakened tchd 9/2 and tchd 11/2

Also Ran

PU
Horse silk
4
14/1
T: W P MullinsJ: Paul Townend
Tracked leader in 2nd, lost position 5f out, soon weakened quickly, trailing when pulled up before last op 12/1
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Non-Runners

2
Horse silk
From The Ashes32
Weight: 11-10|  Age: 9
T: C Byrnes  J: Philip Byrnes
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€43.50Pl:€6.90, €2.70, €5.30EX:€473.10Trifecta:€1,663.90Tricast:€8,208.59SF:€305.95

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)

Verdict

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.

  1. KIR (FR)
  2. NETTUNO ITALIA (IRE)
  3. SEAN MC (IRE)

Previous Winners

2025
Prophet's Corner
Weight: 11-11  |Age: 8
5/2

Prize Money

1st: €8,700.002nd: €2,900.003rd: €1,450.004th: €725.005th: €436.006th: €290.00

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