13:20 Punchestown (IRE) 11 Dec 2025
Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Novice Hurdle
Listed | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner €14,400 - 6 ran
tracked leader, 2nd after 5th, took closer order 2 out, led entering straight, driven out run-in, kept on well closing stages
in rear, progress in 4th after 5th, improved to 3rd approaching straight, headway in 2nd last, kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
soon led, increased lead after 1st, mistake 3 out, reduced advantage 2 out, headed entering straight, dropped to 3rd last where mistake, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, progress in 3rd after 2nd, dropped to 4th approaching straight, no extra before last
tracked leader, dropped towards rear after 2nd, mistake and pecked in 4th at 4th, dropped to 5th after 5th, slightly detached after 6th, detached before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off
led, jinked right and unseated rider at start, refused to race
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €7.75 (5, 7) |
| Win | €3.50 (5) |
| Place | €1.50 (5), €1.90 (7) |
| Exacta | €8.50 (5, 7) |
| Trifecta | €114.10 (5, 7, 2) |
Video Highlights
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Replay: 13:20 Punchestown 11th Dec 2025
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Hey Sunshine | 5 | 10 11 | - | 2311 | 60 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 11/ 8 | 4:53.50 | |
| 2023 | Heavy | 6 | Jetara | 5 | 10 11 | - | 220P-81 | 18 days | Mrs J Harrington (19 miles) | Sean O'Keeffe | 2/ 1 | 5:06.20 | |
| 2022 | Yielding | 7 | Saylavee | 5 | 10 11 | - | 24-1115 | 45 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 5/ 2 | 5:13.60 | |
| 2021 | Yielding | 9 | Party Central | 5 | 10 13 | - | 1221-14 | 37 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Davy Russell | 3/ 1 | 4:53.90 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 8 | Skyace | 5 | 11 6 | - | 1206F1 | 37 days | J J Hanlon (47 miles) | Jody McGarvey | 28/ 1 | 5:13.30 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 5 | Minella Melody | 5 | 10 11 | - | 112-31 | 35 days | H De Bromhead (89 miles) | Robbie Power | 4/ 9 | 5:11.50 |
