Sunday, January 11, 2026

12/1/26 Punchestown

 Sunday's winner at Punchestown was Sober. The 9/4 shot recovered from a poor start making Headway into 2nd two out, he led before the last staying on well and comfortably beating Road Exile by 5 1/2 lengths. The other pick Predators Gold was 3rd in a race won by Kappa Jy Pyke who beat Jacob's Ladder by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 Punchestown stages 7 more races on Monday with 2 highlights. 

12.48: Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle. 

7: Madness D'Elle: A promising horse who was 3rd on his only start in France at Auteuil in May last year. The winner of that race has gone onto finish 3rd in a Grade 1 and this prospect looks exciting making him the one to beat here on uk debut. 

1.18: John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle.

2: Zuzukel: A horse who showed improvement when 2nd on this course 60 days ago. He led before the last but was challenged in the closing stages being passed near the line only going down by a short head. A similar sort of performance may be enough for him to open his account here.


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