Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle – Punchestown

Punchestown

15:40

Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle

Date 2023-04-27

Distance 2m40y

Class

Going Good To Yielding

Type Hurdle

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo+

Prize €11,800

Winning Time 4m 0.80s (slow by 14.80s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	Broomfield Bijou (IRE) L P Dempsey · J P Dempsey	6/1F	Won
2nd	By Your Side (GB) Danny Gilligan · Gordon Elliott	13/2	0.05
3rd	Feu Du Bresil (FR) Jack Foley · W P Mullins	16/1	1.25
4th	Brookie (IRE) Liam McKenna · A J Martin	10/1	3.75
5th	Itwasfate (GB) Conor Brassil · Henry De Bromhead	16/1	1.25
6th	Ifiwerearichman (IRE) Mr R James · Paul Nolan	7/1	1.25
7th	Too Bright (IRE) Denis O'Regan · Noel Meade	22/1	2.75
8th	Aslukwoodhavit (GB) Mike O'Connor · Henry De Bromhead	20/1	3
9th	Clarens (IRE) Daniel King · J P Flavin	33/1	.5
10th	The Dasher Conway (IRE) Keith Donoghue · Mrs Gillian Callaghan	28/1	0.3
11th	Snapius (IRE) Gavin Brouder · J A Nash	20/1	.75
12th	Clonshire River (IRE) Ricky Doyle · Eddie & Patrick Harty	18/1	1
13th	Walnut Beach (IRE) G B Noonan · Patrick J Flynn	66/1	4.5
14th	Clever Currency (IRE) Danny Mullins · Paul W Flynn	16/1	0.3
15th	Garrybello (FR) Philip Byrnes · Thomas Cooper	28/1	3.25
16th	Fascinating Shadow (IRE) Jody McGarvey · John Joseph Hanlon	33/1	2.25
17th	Charcor (IRE) J J Slevin · Martin Brassil	50/1	.75
18th	Vischio (IRE) Richard Deegan · R Donohoe	50/1	7
19th	It'sallabouteve (IRE) Ambrose McCurtin · Brendan Maurice Walsh	25/1	9.5

Non-Runners / Other

Status	Horse	SP
C.O.	Figaroc (FR) Brian Hayes · W P Mullins	12/1
C.O.	Francois (FR) Mr B Dunleavy · Mary Ellen Doyle	100/1
U.R.	Gentleman Joe (GB) Rachael Blackmore · Henry De Bromhead	17/2
U.R.	Gordons Aura (IRE) Sean Flanagan · Gordon Elliott	12/1
C.O.	Listentillitellyea (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe · Thomas Gibney	33/1
U.R.	Wild Shot (GB) Ben Harvey · John C McConnell	40/1

Runners (28)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
24	By Your Side Bay J:Danny Gilligan(7) T:Gordon Elliott	J:Danny Gilligan(7) T:Gordon Elliott	151	—	334213	114	137	126	8d	—	—	+21	32.4	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Took nine races for him to win over hurdles, fair third in a Cheltenham handicap last week
9	Broomfield Bijou Bay J:L P Dempsey T:J P Dempsey	J:L P Dempsey T:J P Dempsey	163	—	-43521	118	124	114	13d	—	—	+22	35	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Had plenty to spare when beating a very experienced mare at Ballinrobe, may be progressive
14	Gentleman Joe Bay J:Rachael Blackmore T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Rachael Blackmore T:Henry De Bromhead	161	t	48-07	116	120	101	17d	—	—	+10	19.2	2.13/1	17/2 11%
Lightly raced over hurdles, behind Gordons Aura, Figaroc and Brookie at Fairyhouse
NR	Golf Marin Bay J:NON-RUNNER T:A J Martin	J:NON-RUNNER T:A J Martin	161	t	442261	116	138	111	18d	—	—	-20	50.5	1.13/1	9/2 18%
Non-runner
18	Brookie Bay J:Liam McKenna(5) T:A J Martin	J:Liam McKenna(5) T:A J Martin	159	t	1270F6	114	125	104	17d	—	—	+11	18.1	2.25/1	10 10%
Capable of a good run but needs to reverse Fairyhouse form with Gordons Aura and Figaroc
5	Ifiwerearichman Bay J:Mr R James(7) T:Paul Nolan	J:Mr R James(7) T:Paul Nolan	166	h	0-3124	121	127	105	63d	—	—	+10	20.6	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Down Royal maiden winner, has held his own in better company since, worth considering
3	Figaroc Brown J:Brian Hayes T:W P Mullins	J:Brian Hayes T:W P Mullins	167	—	2/P814	122	129	113	17d	—	—	+17	23.4	2.50/1	11 9%
Almost nothing to choose between him and Gordons Aura on Fairyhouse running, good chance
23	Gordons Aura Bay J:Sean Flanagan T:Gordon Elliott	J:Sean Flanagan T:Gordon Elliott	155	—	843173	118	129	113	17d	—	—	+22	27.5	3.25/1	14 7%
Not beaten far in seventh in the Boodles, closely matched with Figaroc on Fairyhouse form
NR	Captains Nephew Chestnut J:NON-RUNNER T:P J Rothwell	J:NON-RUNNER T:P J Rothwell	163	t	357166	118	128	100	2d	—	—	-28	42	4.75/1	20 5%
Non-runner
6	Feu Du Bresil Bay J:Jack Foley T:W P Mullins	J:Jack Foley T:W P Mullins	165	—	/55P21	120	122	105	21d	—	—	+27	31.5	3.75/1	16 6%
Came good with a maiden win on heavy at Clonmel three weeks ago, further progress feasible
1	Aslukwoodhavit Bay J:Mike O'Connor(5) T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Mike O'Connor(5) T:Henry De Bromhead	168	—	43U-81	123	132	102	10d	—	—	+15	19.5	4.25/1	18 6%
Expensive to follow in bumpers, hacked up in a recent Tramore maiden hurdle, interesting
19	Clever Currency Chestnut J:Danny Mullins T:Paul W Flynn	J:Danny Mullins T:Paul W Flynn	159	t	60F771	114	127	114	52d	—	—	+22	26.8	4.25/1	18 6%
Improved form when made all for a handsome win at Leopardstown last month, 9lb higher now
12	Clonshire River Bay J:Ricky Doyle T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	J:Ricky Doyle T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	161	t	1-439	116	132	80	93d	—	—	+21	24.6	6.00/1	25 4%
Disappointing in a novice race in January, solid form prior to that in a couple of maidens
25	Snapius Bay J:Gavin Brouder(5) T:J A Nash	J:Gavin Brouder(5) T:J A Nash	149	—	494351	112	131	73	35d	—	—	+24	28.2	4.75/1	20 5%
3lb higher than when third in a C&D handicap in January, Cork maiden winner five weeks ago
13	Fascinating Shadow Bay J:Jody McGarvey T:John Joseph Hanlon	J:Jody McGarvey T:John Joseph Hanlon	161	—	175	116	130	88	—	—	—	+19	22.6	6.00/1	25 4%
Showed good form at around time this last year, set stiff task over hurdles later on
11	Clarens Brown J:Daniel King(5) T:J P Flavin	J:Daniel King(5) T:J P Flavin	162	—	111-86	117	121	86	18d	—	—	+14	17.6	6.75/1	28 4%
Went up 26lb for a hat-trick of handicap wins in the autumn of 2021, possibly too high
2	Garrybello Bay J:Philip Byrnes(5) T:Thomas Cooper	J:Philip Byrnes(5) T:Thomas Cooper	168	ht	1P-075	123	124	90	18d	—	—	+16	19.2	6.75/1	28 4%
Won twice over hurdles in France, has been taking steps in the right direction, needs more
NR	Ideal Pal Grey J:TBC T:Cian Michael Collins	J: T:Cian Michael Collins	161	tp	-P3F20	116	131	89	1d	—	—	+16	21.1	12.25/1	50 2%
Much better known as a six-time winner on the Flat, hurdles form not very convincing
20	Too Bright Bay J:Denis O'Regan T:Noel Meade	J:Denis O'Regan T:Noel Meade	158	—	-43700	113	126	106	—	—	—	+14	17.7	4.75/1	20 5%
Tailed off over 2m4f on his last hurdles run, returned to form on the Flat at Bellewstown
22	Listentillitellyea Brown J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Thomas Gibney	J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Thomas Gibney	157	—	283260	112	128	114	17d	—	—	+17	19.6	9.75/1	40 3%
Maiden has been placed six times over hurdles, held by several of these on Fairyhouse form
8	Wild Shot Brown J:Ben Harvey(5) T:John C Mcconnell	J:Ben Harvey(5) T:John C Mcconnell	165	t	110644	120	130	110	—	—	—	+18	20.1	12.25/1	50 2%
Heavily-raced ten-time winner including twice over hurdles, fit from action at Dundalk
R27	Itsallabouteve Bay J:Ambrose McCurtin T:Brendan Maurice Walsh	J:Ambrose McCurtin T:Brendan Maurice Walsh	155	—	-6P424	110	130	103	17d	—	—	+16	18.9	8.00/1	33 3%
Second reserve, mare has shown a consistent standard of form on her last three starts
17	The Dasher Conway Bay J:Keith Donoghue T:Mrs Gillian Callaghan	J:Keith Donoghue T:Mrs Gillian Callaghan	160	—	24004F	115	130	73	38d	—	—	+14	17	9.75/1	40 3%
Two creditable runs over hurdles last autumn, tries again after unproductive chasing spell
21	Itwasfate Bay J:Conor Brassil(5) T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Conor Brassil(5) T:Henry De Bromhead	157	—	F21437	112	131	96	122d	—	—	+19	22.4	8.00/1	33 3%
Maiden winner on good ground last summer, placed on heavy in a Gowran handicap in November
R28	Charcor Bay J:J J Slevin T:Martin Brassil	J:J J Slevin T:Martin Brassil	155	t	200/1-	110	121	-	697d	—	—	+24	25.5	16.25/1	66 2%
Third reserve, useful on Flat, absent since a hurdle win at Kelso in May 2021, new stable
4	Walnut Beach Bay J:G B Noonan(5) T:Patrick J Flynn	J:G B Noonan(5) T:Patrick J Flynn	167	—	261430	122	128	112	—	—	—	+22	23.6	16.25/1	66 2%
Possibly a bit high in the weights since Cork win in November, has had a recent Flat run
R26	Vischio Bay J:Richard Deegan T:R Donohoe	J:Richard Deegan T:R Donohoe	157	—	14-718	112	120	91	—	—	—	+14	15.9	24.75/1	100 1%
First reserve, useful dual-purpose type, most recent win was on good ground last summer
7	Francois Chestnut J:Mr B Dunleavy(7) T:Mary Ellen Doyle	J:Mr B Dunleavy(7) T:Mary Ellen Doyle	165	tp	050355	120	131	104	17d	—	—	+18	19.4	24.75/1	100 1%
Course winner over 2m4f last May, hard to fancy on his recent handicap chase form

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Unibet	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes
By Your Side	6	11/2	11/2	11/2	6
Broomfield Bijou	6	11/2	6	6	6
Gentleman Joe	9	8	17/2	17/2	9
Golf Marin	9/2	SP	SP	SP	SP
Brookie	10	10	9	10	10
Ifiwerearichman	8	7	15/2	15/2	7
Figaroc	11	11	11	11	11
Gordons Aura	14	12	12	12	12
Captains Nephew	20	SP	SP	SP	SP
Feu Du Bresil	16	16	16	16	16
Aslukwoodhavit	18	18	18	18	18
Clever Currency	18	18	18	18	18
Clonshire River	25	22	22	22	25
Snapius	16	18	18	20	20
Fascinating Shadow	22	22	22	22	25
Clarens	25	25	28	28	28
Garrybello	25	25	28	28	28
Ideal Pal	50	50	50	50	50
Too Bright	20	18	20	20	20
Listentillitellyea	40	40	40	40	40
Wild Shot	50	40	40	40	50
Itsallabouteve	33	28	25	28	28
The Dasher Conway	40	40	40	40	40
Itwasfate	33	33	28	33	33
Charcor	50	50	50	50	66
Walnut Beach	66	66	66	66	66
Vischio	100	80	80	80	100
Francois	80	100	100	100	100

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Golf Marin

50.5

OR: 16.5 Form: 14 Odds: 20

9/2

2nd

Captains Nephew

OR: 17 Form: 5 Odds: 20

3rd

Broomfield Bijou

OR: 17 Form: 14.4 Odds: 3.6

11/2

By Your Side

32.4

OR: 16 Form: 13.1 Odds: 3.3

11/2

Feu Du Bresil

31.5

OR: 17.5 Form: 12.8 Odds: 1.2

Snapius

28.2

OR: 15.5 Form: 11.5 Odds: 1.2

Gordons Aura

27.5

OR: 17 Form: 8.9 Odds: 1.6

Clever Currency

26.8

OR: 16 Form: 9.6 Odds: 1.2

Charcor

25.5

OR: 15 Form: 10 Odds: 0.5

Clonshire River

24.6

OR: 16.5 Form: 7 Odds: 1.1

Walnut Beach

23.6

OR: 18 Form: 5.1 Odds: 0.5

Figaroc

23.4

OR: 18 Form: 3.5 Odds: 1.9

Fascinating Shadow

22.6

OR: 16.5 Form: 5 Odds: 1.1

Itwasfate

22.4

OR: 15.5 Form: 6.1 Odds: 0.8

Ideal Pal

21.1

OR: 16.5 Form: 3.4 Odds: 1.3

Ifiwerearichman

20.6

OR: 17.8 Form: 0 Odds: 2.9

15/2

Wild Shot

20.1

OR: 17.5 Form: 2 Odds: 0.6

Listentillitellyea

19.6

OR: 15.5 Form: 3.4 Odds: 0.7

Aslukwoodhavit

19.5

OR: 18.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2

Francois

19.4

OR: 17.5 Form: 1.5 Odds: 0.4

100

Gentleman Joe

19.2

OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.7

17/2

Garrybello

19.2

OR: 18.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1

Itsallabouteve

18.9

OR: 15 Form: 3.1 Odds: 0.9

Brookie

18.1

OR: 16 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1

Too Bright

17.7

OR: 15.8 Form: 0.9 Odds: 1.1

Clarens

17.6

OR: 16.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

The Dasher Conway

OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

Vischio

15.9

OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

100

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Aslukwoodhavit	123	132	102
Garrybello	123	124	90
Figaroc	122	129	113
Walnut Beach	122	128	112
Ifiwerearichman	121	127	105
Feu Du Bresil	120	122	105
Wild Shot	120	130	110
Francois	120	131	104
Broomfield Bijou	118	124	114
Gordons Aura	118	129	113
Captains Nephew	118	128	100
Clarens	117	121	86
Gentleman Joe	116	120	101
Golf Marin	116	138	111
Clonshire River	116	132	80
Fascinating Shadow	116	130	88
Ideal Pal	116	131	89
The Dasher Conway	115	130	73
By Your Side	114	137	126
Brookie	114	125	104
Clever Currency	114	127	114
Too Bright	113	126	106
Snapius	112	131	73
Listentillitellyea	112	128	114
Itwasfate	112	131	96
Vischio	112	120	91
Itsallabouteve	110	130	103
Charcor	110	121	—

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Ideal Pal	1d ago	Quick return
Captains Nephew	2d ago	Quick return
By Your Side	8d ago	Quick return
Aslukwoodhavit	10d ago	Quick return
Broomfield Bijou	13d ago	Quick return
Gentleman Joe	17d ago	Fit
Brookie	17d ago	Fit
Figaroc	17d ago	Fit
Gordons Aura	17d ago	Fit
Listentillitellyea	17d ago	Fit
Itsallabouteve	17d ago	Fit
Francois	17d ago	Fit
Golf Marin	18d ago	Fit
Clarens	18d ago	Fit
Garrybello	18d ago	Fit
Feu Du Bresil	21d ago	Fit
Snapius	35d ago	Fit
The Dasher Conway	38d ago	Fit
Clever Currency	52d ago	Fresh
Ifiwerearichman	63d ago	Fresh
Clonshire River	93d ago	Long break
Itwasfate	122d ago	Long break
Charcor	697d ago	Long break
Fascinating Shadow	—	—
Too Bright	—	—
Wild Shot	—	—
Walnut Beach	—	—
Vischio	—	—