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Punchestown

13 May 2026 · 8 races

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4:47 — Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle

2m · Good · MDN · 8 runners

Pace map not available — insufficient prior race data for this field.

5:20 — Ladbrokes Mares Maiden Hurdle

2m · Good · MDN · 18 runners

Salsinha likeliest to leadFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Aruntothequeen led; the map had Salsinha in front.

Switch From Diesel won at 2.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it was held up. One of the race scenarios named it.

5 of 16 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Salsinha

Prominent · 2

AruntothequeenTurn Up The Heat

Midfield · 10

ValverdeagainGlendaars CrystalFull Of ShadeChisel HillCool As A CatClaudelBarrogstown GirlCinnabar MothDarby HillSomething Black

Hold Up · 5

Switch From DieselSky LewisSiofra BeagMoney ShufflerDadou Part Two

Salsinha will dictate from the front with Aruntothequeen and Turn Up The Heat for company in the early stages, but the pace will be sustainable rather than punishing in this large maiden field. The majority of runners are hold-up types including Switch From Diesel, Cool As A Cat, and Claudel, creating a packed finish. With so many closers and limited early pace pressure, the race will develop into a sprint finish where positioning and timing become critical. This race shape strongly favours prominent racers who can avoid the inevitable traffic problems that will plague the hold-up horses.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Prominent Racers Dominate

45% probability

If Salsinha and Aruntothequeen can dictate reasonable fractions without pressure...

The early leaders maintain their advantage as the large pack of hold-up horses gets bogged down in traffic behind them. Horses racing in the first four positions turning for home have a decisive tactical edge.

SalsinhaAruntothequeenTurn Up The HeatSwitch From Diesel

Hold-Up Horse Emerges

30% probability

If the pace collapses completely and becomes crawling...

The race becomes a pure sprint where the best horse wins regardless of position, allowing talented hold-up types to overcome the tactical disadvantage. Switch From Diesel's class and Full Of Shade's Mullins polish could prove decisive.

Switch From DieselFull Of ShadeCool As A CatClaudel

Longshot Traffic Beneficiary

15% probability

If the favourites get caught in a pocket or check...

A horse drawn well or ridden aggressively gains a crucial position advantage while better fancied rivals are shuffled back. The tactical benefit outweighs class differences in a competitive maiden.

Chisel HillBarrogstown GirlGlendaars CrystalValverdeagain

Late Pace Injection

10% probability

If Salsinha kicks clear approaching the last hurdle...

The honest pace-setter finds another gear when asked, opening up a decisive advantage that the hold-up horses cannot peg back. Her proven stamina at the trip becomes the winning factor.

SalsinhaTurn Up The HeatAruntothequeenSwitch From Diesel

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Salsinha could get an uncontested lead if Aruntothequeen and Turn Up The Heat fail to go with her early

WATCH

Switch From Diesel needs luck in running from her hold-up style with 17 other runners creating traffic

WATCH

Full Of Shade's 1103-day absence makes her fitness a major question despite Mullins/Townend booking

NOTE

Glendaars Crystal and Valverdeagain are complete unknowns who could outrun their odds if well-schooled

NOTE

The inside draws could prove crucial for prominent racers avoiding the inevitable traffic problems

5:50 — Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

2m · Good · HCAP · 22 runners

Fedneys Park likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Laurie Blue led; the map had Fedneys Park in front.

Whispering Willow won at 9.00 — raced midfield, as the map had it.

4 of 19 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Fedneys Park

Prominent · 3

Single EditionLaurie BlueLas Brisas Boy

Midfield · 11

Hickeys HillWhispering WillowSilent FlightGhumamaMount HothamAmburanaMaralingaJoshsueWestin PimpernelThe Border BoyChesterbaylad

Hold Up · 7

San FrancoLow StyleJoshua ChamberlainRed VeilHunting GoldRedcliff GlenMax Meridius

Fedneys Park will take this field along from the front with Single Edition and Laurie Blue tracking prominently, creating a measured but honest gallop over this 2-mile trip. The large field of 22 runners features predominantly hold-up horses who will look to time their runs from off the pace, but with limited early pace this could become tactical. The lack of natural speed in behind means Fedneys Park can dictate terms without pressure, likely leading to a sprint finish where positioning will be crucial. This race shape favours prominent racers and those with proven finishing kicks from midfield rather than pure hold-up horses.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Tactical sprint finish

45% probability

If Fedneys Park sets a steady pace and the field bunches up turning for home

The race becomes a cavalry charge with positioning crucial and those handy to the pace holding every advantage. Hold-up horses at the back struggle to make ground through the large field.

Single EditionLaurie BlueHickeys HillLow Style

Sustained gallop favours stamina

30% probability

If Single Edition and Laurie Blue press Fedneys Park into a stronger tempo throughout

The honest pace finds out the weak finishers and sets up the race for horses with proven staying power and recent form. Those who can sustain their effort to the line prosper.

Hickeys HillLow StyleThe Border BoyAmburana

Front-runner dominates uncontested

15% probability

If Fedneys Park gets an uncontested lead with the field settling too far back

The De Bromhead-trained front-runner can control the race from pillar to post and prove hard to catch despite fading tendencies. The lack of early pressure plays into his hands perfectly.

Fedneys ParkSingle EditionLaurie BlueHickeys Hill

Complete pace collapse

10% probability

If the prominent runners fail to apply any pressure and the pace becomes crawling

The race becomes a messy affair with horses getting in each other's way and the finish line coming too soon for proper finishing efforts. Tactical speed from midfield becomes key.

Low StyleHickeys HillSingle EditionThe Border Boy

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Fedneys Park could steal this from the front if allowed an easy lead as the field lacks natural pace to pressure him

WATCH

The large 22-runner field creates serious positioning problems for hold-up horses who need to be produced wide

NOTE

Single Edition and Laurie Blue are the key pace protagonists who can track the leader and benefit from the tactical setup

WATCH

Several runners including San Franco, Joshsue and Silent Flight are returning from long layoffs which makes them unreliable

NOTE

The good going conditions have been consistent throughout the day at Punchestown which should suit the form horses

6:20 — Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

2m · Good · HCAP · 22 runners

Walk On Annilog likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Walk On Annilog led, as the map showed.

Spanish Maid won at 1.80 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield. One of the race scenarios named it.

7 of 18 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Walk On Annilog

Prominent · 7

Lakefield FlyerUrban WarWalk WinScottish ReelOnly A DollarSekakarmaBaltinglass Hill

Midfield · 7

Soldiers LadyZarushioOde To JoyPatrick StreetThats AllSpanish MaidKeep It Together

Hold Up · 7

Tippin And TappinWhoswhointhezooRanting And RavenFlash The BadgeMarian AvenueFigureheadSneddy Eddie

Walk On Annilog leads with Lakefield Flyer, Walk Win, Only A Dollar, Baltinglass Hill and Urban War prominent early. The pace will be sustainable rather than fierce with limited early pressure on Walk On Annilog who can dictate terms. The large field of 22 runners creates positional challenges but the moderate early gallop allows prominent racers to secure good positions without stress. This race shape clearly favours prominent runners who can track the pace and hold-up horses with tactical speed who can navigate through the field.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Prominent Tracking Victory

45% probability

If Walk On Annilog sets steady fractions without being harassed early

Lakefield Flyer and Urban War can sit in perfect striking positions behind the leader and kick clear when the pace lifts approaching the final flight. Their prominent style matches perfectly with this controlled tempo.

Lakefield FlyerUrban WarOnly A DollarBaltinglass Hill

Hold-Up Horse Swoops

30% probability

If the early pace becomes too pedestrian and bunches the field

The moderate gallop allows strong finishers like Tippin And Tappin and Spanish Maid to get into contention from off the pace. They can use their finishing kick to great effect when the race develops into a sprint.

Tippin And TappinSpanish MaidThats AllFigurehead

Leader Dominates Throughout

15% probability

If Walk On Annilog faces no serious early challenges and gets an easy lead

He can control every phase of the race and prove hard to peg back despite his moderate recent form. The lack of aggressive pace-pressers plays directly into his hands.

Walk On AnnilogLakefield FlyerWalk WinOnly A Dollar

Pace Collapses Completely

10% probability

If Walk On Annilog goes too slowly and creates a cavalry charge finish

The 22-runner field bunches dangerously and it becomes a lottery with any hold-up horse capable of emerging. Traffic problems and luck in running become decisive factors.

Ranting And RavenOde To JoyScottish ReelPatrick Street

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Walk On Annilog must be watched for early pace-setting tactics as his tempo control determines the entire race shape

WATCH

Lakefield Flyer's fitness after nine months off hurdles needs monitoring despite recent chase run

WATCH

The large 22-runner field creates significant traffic concerns for all hold-up horses in the straight

NOTE

Trainer form patterns show Cromwell and Ross O'Sullivan hitting form while several others struggling badly

NOTE

Multiple horses marked as fading in finish suggests stamina will be tested despite the 2-mile distance

6:50 — Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle

3m · Good · MDN · 11 runners

Lead contested: That's It Paddy v Captains SpeechHISTORIC

How it ran

Quest For Answers led; the map had That's It Paddy and Captains Speech in front.

Lemmy Caution won at 2.75 — raced prominently, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 7 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 2

That's It PaddyCaptains Speech

Prominent · 4

Vienna StormLemmy CautionWill WildeNopresentliketime

Midfield · 2

Union BoyQuest For Answers

Hold Up · 3

Plastic PaddyThe Rebel FoxPapagei

Captains Speech and That's It Paddy will clash early as confirmed front runners, with both needing to lead. This creates an honest gallop over the extended 3-mile trip, particularly with Captains Speech showing recent form suggesting he'll want to dictate terms. The early pace battle will stretch the field, with prominent runners like Vienna Storm, Lemmy Caution and Nopresentliketime tracking behind. This contested early pace over the marathon trip clearly favours hold-up horses who can conserve energy and finish strongly.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-up horses prevail

55% probability

If Captains Speech and That's It Paddy engage in a pace duel through the early stages

The sustained gallop over 3 miles will drain the early leaders, setting up the race perfectly for closers. The Rebel Fox and Papagei can use their hold-up styles to maximum advantage in the closing stages.

The Rebel FoxPapageiPlastic PaddyWill Wilde

Prominent tracker strikes

25% probability

If one of the prominent runners can secure the ideal tracking position behind the pace battle

Vienna Storm or Lemmy Caution can capitalise on their tactical positioning to strike when the leaders weaken. The Mullins-trained Vienna Storm particularly appeals with Townend knowing when to make his move.

Vienna StormLemmy CautionNopresentliketimeWill Wilde

Front runner survives

12% probability

If Captains Speech can shake off That's It Paddy early and control the tempo alone

Without a sustained pace battle, Captains Speech can dictate a more manageable rhythm and use his proven stamina. His recent consistent form suggests he has the class to dominate from the front if left alone.

Captains SpeechThat's It PaddyVienna StormLemmy Caution

Shock maiden winner

8% probability

If the lightly-raced Quest For Answers or Union Boy possess hidden ability on Rules debut

Either newcomer could spring a surprise if their pointing background translates effectively to hurdling. Their unknown quantities could catch the more exposed rivals off-guard in a competitive maiden.

Quest For AnswersUnion BoyLemmy CautionVienna Storm

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

That's It Paddy and Captains Speech will clash heads early - if they go too fast they'll set it up for closers

WATCH

Vienna Storm represents the Mullins yard but hasn't been seen for 108 days and may need the run

NOTE

Quest For Answers is a complete unknown on Rules debut but stable has sent no runners in past 14 days

WATCH

Will Wilde hasn't run for 501 days and fitness must be a serious concern despite past ability

NOTE

The Rebel Fox drops significantly in class from his recent handicap company and could benefit

7:20 — Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

3m · Good · HCAP · 21 runners

Schiehallion likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Ballagh Star led; the map had Schiehallion in front.

Private Policy won at 17.00 — raced midfield, where the map had it raced prominently.

4 of 18 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Schiehallion

Prominent · 7

Private PolicyIt's Time AgainJoe's TurnOssifer HopsElbow LaneSmackwater JackBallagh Star

Midfield · 7

Creadan GraceWatty ShowWakey Wakey ManToor IdahoHalsafariThree County StarThe Cobblers Wife

Hold Up · 6

Go To TownCulligWhere Are You NowSheer RazIlltakehimmyselfDearg Mor

Schiehallion will set the tempo with It's Time Again, Ballagh Star, and Joe's Turn pressing close behind in the early stages. The pace will be genuine but sustainable over this 3-mile trip, with no tearaway leaders to create a collapse scenario. The majority of the field are hold-up performers including Cullig, Where Are You Now, Creadan Grace, and Wakey Wakey Man, creating a wall of finishers hitting the line together. This race shape strongly favours prominent racers who can secure good positions early and avoid the inevitable traffic problems that will engulf the large pack of hold-up horses in the closing stages.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Prominent Prevails Clean

45% probability

If the prominent runners avoid jumping errors and maintain their positions turning for home

The early pace-setters will have first run on the field while the hold-up brigade gets caught in traffic behind the leaders. Schiehallion, It's Time Again, and Ballagh Star can dictate terms without being headed by the wall of closers.

SchiehallionIt's Time AgainBallagh StarJoe's Turn

Hold-Up Wall Swamps Leaders

30% probability

If the pace quickens significantly from the second-last hurdle and gaps appear for the back-markers

The prominent group will tie up slightly allowing the fresher hold-up horses to surge through with Wakey Wakey Man and Cullig having Jack Kennedy and superior class respectively. The strong pace will suit those who conserved energy.

Wakey Wakey ManCulligCreadan GraceWhere Are You Now

Chaos Benefits Outsider

15% probability

If multiple fallers or significant interference occurs in the home straight involving the market leaders

The disruption will eliminate several fancied runners and allow a horse like Smackwater Jack or Halsafari to benefit from a clear run when others are hampered. Foster and Barcoe's experience will prove crucial in the mayhem.

Smackwater JackHalsafariPrivate PolicyOssifer Hops

Stamina Test Exposes Weakness

10% probability

If the early pace is stronger than expected and becomes truly searching over the final mile

Several runners will empty out completely in the final furlong with only the most genuine stayers reaching the line strongly. Ballagh Star's recent Dunleavy form and It's Time Again's consistency will shine through when others fade.

Ballagh StarIt's Time AgainJoe's TurnSchiehallion

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Schiehallion and It's Time Again setting unsustainable fractions early could collapse and bring down the entire prominent group

WATCH

Traffic problems developing turning for home as 15+ hold-up horses all seek racing room simultaneously

WATCH

Wakey Wakey Man and Kennedy finding gaps when others are struggling, as this combination excels in big field chaos

NOTE

Joe's Turn handling the return from 331 days off, as the prominent style suits but fitness remains questionable

NOTE

Ground conditions deteriorating if rain arrives, as several runners have poor records on anything softer than good

7:50 — Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

3m · Good · HCAP · 20 runners

The Cheeky Pup likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Oogum Boogum led; the map had The Cheeky Pup in front.

Oogum Boogum won at 11.00 — led, where the map had it raced prominently. One of the race scenarios named it.

8 of 18 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

The Cheeky Pup

Prominent · 4

Written In My SoulOogum BoogumJohnny MMax Time

Midfield · 9

True HarmonyWalking In MayoUrbs Intacta ManetSpellacy's CrossThatsmyroadieBallinaboola GoldQueen KulinaClandaraRideau Canal

Hold Up · 6

Journey So FarCoffeys ForgeMickey HulieLissen To The LadyOrlando SpiritAnnie Button

The Cheeky Pup is the only confirmed front runner in this 20-runner handicap hurdle, likely to dictate terms from the front with Oogum Boogum, Written In My Soul, Johnny M and Max Time settling prominently behind. With such a large field and minimal early pace pressure, The Cheeky Pup can establish a controlled gallop through the early stages before the pace inevitably quickens approaching the business end. However, with 15 hold-up horses including class acts like Journey So Far, Spellacy's Cross and Annie Button, this becomes a tactical waiting game where stamina and a strong finish will prove decisive over 3 miles. This race shape heavily favours hold-up horses who can produce sustained runs from off the pace in the final mile.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-Up Horses Dominate

65% probability

If The Cheeky Pup sets steady fractions and the pace quickens late

The patient hold-up brigade get the perfect scenario with plenty to aim at when unleashed in the straight. Strong stayers like Journey So Far, Spellacy's Cross and Annie Button can use their class advantage with sustained finishing kicks.

Journey So FarSpellacy's CrossAnnie ButtonCoffeys Forge

Prominent Runners Strike

20% probability

If the prominent horses maintain position as pace quickens approaching 2 out

Oogum Boogum and Written In My Soul avoid the traffic problems that plague the hold-up horses in such a large field. Their forward position allows them to capitalize when the pace lifts genuinely for the first time.

Oogum BoogumWritten In My SoulMickey HulieMax Time

Pace Collapses Early

10% probability

If The Cheeky Pup goes too slow and creates a sprint finish

The race becomes a cavalry charge with no true gallop test, suiting the lighter weights with tactical speed. Queen Kulina and Rideau Canal benefit from their low weights in a bunched finish where class matters less.

Queen KulinaRideau CanalClandaraTrue Harmony

Front Runner Survives

5% probability

If The Cheeky Pup gets loose on the lead and nothing can reel him in

Despite his tendency to fade, The Cheeky Pup gets such an easy lead that he has enough left to repel late challengers. The prominent horses pick up the pieces behind but cannot bridge the gap created by his uncontested advantage.

The Cheeky PupJohnny MOogum BoogumMax Time

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

The Cheeky Pup sets uncontested fractions early - if he gets loose on the lead, this could become a procession

WATCH

Traffic problems in the straight with 15 hold-up horses all looking for room simultaneously in a 20-runner field

WATCH

Journey So Far's fade tendency over this trip despite his class advantage and strong trainer record

NOTE

Annie Button's recent winning form and Jack Kennedy booking suggests strong confidence from connections

NOTE

Written In My Soul maintaining his prominent position throughout - any drift back suggests trouble

8:20 — Ladbrokes (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

2m · Good · DEFAULT · 14 runners

Pace map not available — insufficient prior race data for this field.

About this analysis

Every race on PaceMap is read from the in-running comments of each runner’s recent form — how a horse actually ran, not only where it finished. Those comments decide the groups above, and the same comments are read back after the race to score what was published. The record is public, including the months it was worse.

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This meeting ran on 13 May 2026.

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