14:45 Punchestown
Saturday 14 January 2017
All12:2513:0013:3514:1014:4515:2015:50
David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus  |  2m  |  Soft  |  21 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:45Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 10.5s
T:Â N MeadeJ:Â S W Flanagan
Tracked leader in 2nd and clear of remainder throughout, led 2 out, ridden clear before last, edged left briefly after last, stayed on well op 6/4
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Ruby Walsh
Led, bad mistake 2 out and headed, soon ridden, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace tchd 11/10
T:Â T GibneyJ:Â J M Moore
Tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, pushed along 3 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, kept on well in 3rd run-in, not trouble winner op 25/1
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â J W Kennedy
Tracked leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, no impression op 8/1
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â R M Power
Tracked leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out
T:Â T MullinsJ:Â D J Mullins
Tracked leaders, bad mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one paced straight
T:Â E StannersJ:Â P D Kennedy (3)
Mid-division, moderate 8th 4 out, no impression from next, never a factor tchd 50/1
T:Â A A HowardJ:Â B M Cash
In rear, some modest progress from 3 out, kept on one paced straight, never a factor
T:Â J M BurkeJ:Â M P Burke (7)
In rear, some late headway from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â W J BurkeJ:Â Rachael Blackmore (5)
Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor op 66/1 tchd 25/1
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â K M Donoghue
Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor op 40/1 tchd 16/1
T:Â A StrongeJ:Â P Townend
Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â P NevilleJ:Â R P Treacy (5)
Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â P NolanJ:Â M P Fogarty
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â M FaheyJ:Â J J Slevin (5)
Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â M J Bolger
Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â K H ClarkeJ:Â C D Maxwell
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â W RossJ:Â B Browne (7)
Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â J F RobinsonJ:Â M A Enright
Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
T:Â J FogartyJ:Â D E Mullins
Rear of mid-division on inner, weakened from 3 out, never a factor op 66/1
T:Â M HalfordJ:Â L P Dempsey
Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
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Non-Runners
25
Bench Marker13
Weight: 11-10|Â Â Age: 5
T: P Nolan  J: Reserve 3
NR
10
Snugsborough Benny6
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 7
T: L P Cusack  J: D F O'Regan
NR
23
Antonio Joli159
Weight: 11-10|Â Â Age: 5
T: J J Hanlon  J: Reserve 1
NR
24
Whitango17
Weight: 11-10|Â Â Age: 5
T: P Nolan  J: Reserve 2
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€2.50Pl:€1.02, €1.02, €4.90EX:€5.50SF:€3.77
Forecasts
Kolumbus (5/4), Gunnery Sergeant (13/8), Robin Des Mana (7/1), Antonio Joli (12/1), Agent Boru (20/1), Arctic Light (20/1), Westland Row (20/1), Autumn Showers (28/1), Snugsborough Benny (33/1), Bulls Head (40/1), Bench Marker (50/1), Whitango (50/1), Young Bidder (66/1), Like An Open Book (66/1), Tyrrell's Succes (66/1), King Of Country (66/1), Excelli (100/1), Nancys Icon (100/1), Cresus De Grissay (100/1), Clonearl (100/1), Din Diddle Inn (100/1), Mistiness (100/1), Koybig (100/1), Harvey Wallbanger (100/1), Get It Back (100/1)
A big field for this contest but, in truth, few have obvious claims for success and the market is likely to be dominated by KOLUMBUS and Gunnery Sergeant. The former was runner-up behind stablemate Bacardys at Leopardstown over Christmas, with the third horse home going on to score readily at Naas last Sunday. That form looks rock solid thus and he can score here for his leading jockey/trainer combination. Gunnery Sergeant also found just one too strong at Limerick but that was a step forward on his debut effort and he should go well for an in-form yard here. They look the outstanding candidates in this, with a chance taken that Cresus De Grissay could grab a place if reproducing his debut Wexford effort here.
1. Kolumbus
2. Gunnery Sergeant
3. Cresus De Grissay
Prize Money
1st: €7,380.002nd: €2,280.003rd: €1,080.004th: €480.005th: €180.00
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