Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
11 months ago
PUNCHESTOWN
2 May 2026
Saturday 2nd May
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Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding
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- 12
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- Turf
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Shock winner of Triumph on stable debut, obvious chance and preferred by Paul Townend
21
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 146
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 1/20 | Maestro Conti (1½L) | 50/1 | - | 138 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 t | 2/18 | Proactif (6L) | 51/1 | - | 103 |
| 8 Aug 25 | Cla Clairefontaine | 12f GS | 3y | 8-11 | 6/6 | Monarch Of The Sea (11L) | 23/1 | - | 74 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Bolted up in second start over timber at Cork, well-regarded, unexposed, rain a worry
41
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 26 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 t1 | 1/15 | Mino Des Mottes (10L) | 11/4 | - | 130 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 4/19 | Hardy Stuff (6¾L) | 28/1 | - | 103 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Cur Curragh | 12f Y | Md | 9-8 | 5/12 | Appeared (6¼L) | 28/1 | - | 75 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Md | 9-8 | 4/14 | Edward Hamilton (5¾L) | 33/1 | - | 73 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | Md | 9-8 | 5/10 | Slaney Drive (9¼L) | 125/1 | - | 73 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
AW winner, impressive on hurdles debut but poor twice since, others preferred
32-1P0
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 131
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 4yHcHG3 | 11-12 t1 | 17/22 | Saratoga (28L) | 40/1 | 136 | 109 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | PU/7 | Narciso Has () | 18/1 | - | - |
| 26 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 1/11 | Crooked Path (9L) | 7/4F | - | 118 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 2/8 | Midnight Cowboy (2L) | 23/5 | - | 102 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yH | 10-3 | 3/14 | The Mighty Celt (7L) | 15/1 | - | 98 |
| 6 Jan 25 | Lls Lyon-La Soie | 11f St | 3y | 8-13 | 1/10 | Magic Way (1½L) | 12/5 | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Naas maiden hurdle winner, well beaten upped in class twice since, can only watch now
1PU
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-0 h | UR/9 | Proactif () | 16/1 | - | 104 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-2 h | PU/20 | Apolon De Charnie () | 33/1 | - | - |
| 25 Jan 26 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 h1 | 1/12 | Lynches Knock (2L) | 6/1 | - | 118 |
| 5 Jun 25 | Trb Tarbes | 10.5f Sft | 3y | 9-0 | 2/7 | Maneki (1¼L) | 13/5 | - | - |
| 19 Apr 25 | Trb Tarbes | 7.5f Sft | 3y | 9-2 p | 1/11 | Roman Forum (2½L) | 4/5F | - | - |
| 22 Mar 25 | Bor La Teste De Buch | 8f VSft | 3y | 9-2 | 2/15 | Charengo (1½L) | 6/4F | - | - |
PU in the Triumph, back to form in Fairyhouse Grade 2 latest, in the mix with a repeat
12P2
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 138
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-0 | 2/9 | Proactif (nk) | 9/2 | 135 | 129 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | PU/20 | Apolon De Charnie () | 12/1 | - | - |
| 14 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | 4yH | 11-5 | 2/8 | Proactif (2¾L) | 13/8F | - | 122 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yH | 10-10 t | 1/14 | Feel Gut (5L) | 269/10 | - | 119 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Gowran maiden winner on heavy, well beaten in Fred Winter, forecast rain a plus
3210
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 125
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 4yHcHG3 | 11-9 | 14/22 | Saratoga (23L) | 18/1 | 133 | 111 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/10 | Manoir De Mirande (2¾L) | 2/5F | - | 121 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft/Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 2/15 | Kilmeaden (2¼L) | 4/11F | - | 120 |
| 8 May 25 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yH | 10-6 | 3/10 | Shannon Maestro (6¼L) | 10/1 | - | 95 |
2/3 in France inc' Gr' 3 at Auteuil, very exciting prospect, go well on stable debut
1-21
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 226
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 25 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yHG3 | 10-3 | 1/7 | Midnight Cowboy (3½L) | EvensF | - | 116 |
| 18 May 25 | Aut Auteuil | 17.5f VSft | 3yHG3 | 10-3 | 2/8 | Leopard Du Berlais (2½L) | EvensF | - | 112 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yH | 10-3 | 1/11 | Santander (13L) | 9/2 | - | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
French AQPS and Navan maiden hurdle winner, outclassed in Gr 2 latest, tough task
1517
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 123
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-0 | 7/9 | Proactif (26L) | 16/1 | - | 104 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/9 | Crooked Path (13L) | 8/13F | - | 123 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 5/12 | Kai Lung (21L) | 9/1 | - | 95 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Pml Ploermel | 11.5f VSft | 3yNHF | 9-11 | 1/10 | My Lady Raiselle (5L) | - | - |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
British raider, won first four hurdles, limitations exposed last twice, much more needed
113220
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 13/20 | Apolon De Charnie (26L) | 40/1 | 132 | 110 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4yHG2 | 11-5 p | 2/6 | La Luna Artista (13L) | 11/4 | 134 | 116 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-5 | 2/10 | Maestro Conti (2L) | 5/1 | 131 | 122 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 23yH | 11-7 | 3/10 | Minella Study (9¾L) | 4/6F | 131 | 117 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Hy | 3yHG2 | 11-0 | 1/8 | Precious Man (3¾L) | 100/30 | 123 | 122 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 33yH | 11-10 | 1/5 | Premier (10L) | 1/6F | - | 109 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won the Fred Winter on latest off 130, very much respected in first Grade 1
3321
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 140
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 4yHcHG3 | 11-6 | 1/22 | Winston Junior (2¼L) | 10/1 | 130 | 132 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft/Hy | 4yH | 11-0 | 2/5 | Highland Crystal (¾L) | 7/1 | - | 122 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/12 | Kai Lung (2¾L) | 4/1 | - | 113 |
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 3/13 | Immediate Effect (6¼L) | 7/2 | - | 102 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 16f Gd | G1 | 9-2 | 5/5 | Trawlerman (35L) | 66/1 | 88 | 65 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Y | Hc | 8-4 | 5/20 | Light As Air (3½L) | 2/1F | 93 | 96 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Thurles maiden hurdle winner, respectable runs up in class last twice, more needed
2143
Age: 4
Weight: 10-7
OR: 134
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | NvHG1M | 10-9 | 3/11 | Zanoosh (9¼L) | 9/2 | 134 | 121 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Gd | NvHG2M | 10-8 | 4/22 | White Noise (3½L) | 28/1 | - | 121 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Thu Thurles | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 10-6 | 1/12 | Dawn Coming (9L) | 5/6F | - | 115 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yHM | 10-8 t | 2/18 | Maskina (9½L) | 17/1 | - | 83 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Listed hurdle win on Irish debut, not far behind two of these at Fairyhouse, rain a plus
13
Age: 4
Weight: 10-7
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | 4yHG2 | 10-7 | 3/9 | Proactif (2¼L) | 100/30 | - | 120 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Hy | 4yHL | 10-7 | 1/5 | Michonne (4L) | 15/8 | - | 120 |
| 15 May 25 | Lon Longchamp | 10f GS | 3yF | 9-2 | 1/7 | Velikaya (snk) | 38/1 | - | 71 |
10
D
Proactif
J: Harry Cobden
T: W P Mullins
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
1191
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 140
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-0 | 1/9 | Macho Man (nk) | 5/4F | 140 | 130 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 9/20 | Apolon De Charnie (13L) | 7/2F | - | 123 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | 4yH | 11-5 | 1/8 | Macho Man (2¾L) | 15/8 | - | 127 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 1/18 | Apolon De Charnie (6L) | 59/10C | - | 113 |
Verdict
The French recruit MATIN MIDI ET SOIR looks an exciting prospect and he beat a subsequent Gr' 3 winner by 8.5l last time out
Matin Midi Et Soir
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Apolon De Charnie,
5/1 Saratoga,
11/2 Proactif,
13/2 Matin Midi Et Soir,
15/2 Majolique,
10/1 Macho Man,
11/1 Bartholomew,
25/1 Charme De Faust,
33/1 Bertutea,
One Horse Town,
40/1 Kai Lung,
Madness d'Elle,
Moulin Labbe
Relevant Tips
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