Punchestown Race 7

Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Flat Race

Prize Money: $18,450

The Gordon Elliott trained GILI ISLAND (3) is unraced and shapes as a key chance by Crystal Ocean out of Bartlemy Bell. Could have an immediate impact holding leading claims. BRADY HARTSFIELD (2) is another newcomer who rates as a major hope. By Phoenix Of Spain out of Be My Lady and may go close on debut. In the mix. KEEP TWISTING (5) faces the starter for the first time. Profiles well for this by Capri out of Arms Of Orion and is worth keeping very safe. Warrants serious consideration. BETTY'S GLEN (4) shapes as a player by Affinisea out of Bonnemine. Might sneak into the finish first up. Worth including.
  • Distance: 3362m
  • Track: Soft
  • Weather: SHWRY
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: FLAT
1P J Gilligan
  • Born De Ceres (1)
  • Trainer: P J Gilligan(@Athenry, Co Galway)
  • Jockey: Mr O T Gilligan (a0)
  • Weight: 74.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FOR FUN (FR)

Dam: BORN FOR GLORY (FR)

Dam's Sire: Spanish Moon

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Four-year-old gelding by For Fun out of Born For Glory has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Making race debut here. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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2J C Mcconnell
  • Brady Hartsfield (2)
  • Trainer: J C Mcconnell(@Stamullen, Co Meath)
  • Jockey: Mr F R Buckley (a0)
  • Weight: 74.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: PHOENIX OF SPAIN (IRE)

Dam: BE MY LADY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Duke Of Marmalade

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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Phoenix Of Spain out of Be My Lady. Worth watching for a betting push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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3Gordon Elliott
  • Gili Island (3)
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott(@Longwood, Co Meath)
  • Jockey: Mr H C Swan
  • Weight: 74.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB)

Dam: BARTLEMY BELL (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Kalanisi

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Four-year-old gelding by Crystal Ocean out of Bartlemy Bell has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Likely to be well fancied.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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4John Joseph Hanlon
  • Betty's Glen (4)
  • Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon(@Bagenalstown, Co Carlow)
  • Jockey: Ms K M Ryan (a0)
  • Weight: 71kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: AFFINISEA (IRE)

Dam: BONNEMINE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Saddler Maker

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Four-year-old filly by Affinisea out of Bonnemine has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Making race debut here. Market watch advised.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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5M Fahey
  • Keep Twisting (5)
  • Trainer: M Fahey(@Cloneygath, Co Kildare)
  • Jockey: Miss N Fahey (a0)
  • Weight: 71kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: CAPRI (IRE)

Dam: ARMS OF ORION (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Arctic Cosmos

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Four-year-old filly by Capri out of Arms Of Orion has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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6Jarlath P Fahey
  • Littlebeen (6)
  • Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey(@MonasterevIn, Co. Kildare)
  • Jockey: Mr D Doyle (a0)
  • Weight: 71kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GUSTAV KLIMT (IRE)

Dam: YOUVE GOT A FRIEND (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Alhaarth

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Four-year-old filly who is first race starter by Gustav Klimt out of Youve Got A Friend. Making race debut here. Might just need this run but watch the market.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked