16:02 Punchestown (IRE) 15 Feb 2026
David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €8,700 - 11 declared to run
Heavy
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light showers
Temperature: 4.8° - 9.6°
Rainfall: 1.37mm
Wind: 16.6 mph SW
Last Update: 14/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O From The Ashes
- W/O Nettuno Italia
- W/O From The Ashes And Nettuno Italia
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 126.39%
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Taken on up front, made too much use of when fourth beaten 12l in a novice hurdle at Thurles latest; trainer in form; effective 2m3f-2m6f with cut; in fair form for top yard and interesting on handicap debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Espresso Milan when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.
Taken on up front, made too much use of when fourth beaten 12l in a novice hurdle at Thurles latest; trainer in form; effective 2m3f-2m6f with cut; in fair form for top yard and interesting on handicap debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Josh Williamson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved on recent form, benefitting from a stiff test when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time; suited by 3m-plus and plenty of cut; remains on a fair mark.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m on yielding and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Dippedinmoonlight by 1 1/4l.
Improved on recent form, benefitting from a stiff test when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time; suited by 3m-plus and plenty of cut; remains on a fair mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 29 | 2 | 8 | 6.9% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Byrnes | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | C Byrnes | 32 | 2 | 9 | 6.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made mistakes and was outpaced, looking in need of a stiffer test when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Navan last time; effective over 2m, maybe not further; acts with cut; wants a drop in grade.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Zeus Power when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Made mistakes and was outpaced, looking in need of a stiffer test when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Navan last time; effective over 2m, maybe not further; acts with cut; wants a drop in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | P J Rothwell | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Step back in right direction down in trip, albeit comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts with cut; more to come now handicapping for top yard and the choice of Paul Townend.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind King Of Aces when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
Step back in right direction down in trip, albeit comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts with cut; more to come now handicapping for top yard and the choice of Paul Townend.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form back up in trip, a game effort having done plenty early when beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective over 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; may have a bit more to offer as a stayer.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Third of 16 behind Joyau De Thaix beaten 1 1/2l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 3m (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Returned to form back up in trip, a game effort having done plenty early when beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective over 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; may have a bit more to offer as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Bit keen but ran to form 16l third in a novice hurdle at Limerick most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on H and Y; progressing, conditions should suit on handicap debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground. Third of 8 behind Holy See beaten 16l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Bit keen but ran to form 16l third in a novice hurdle at Limerick most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on H and Y; progressing, conditions should suit on handicap debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Calum Hogan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | E McNamara | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved when fourth, beaten 18l, in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective around 2m with cut; point winner who could leave previous form behind back up in trip now handicapping.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 18l behind King Of Aces when fourth of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
Improved when fourth, beaten 18l, in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective around 2m with cut; point winner who could leave previous form behind back up in trip now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hood | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Mullins | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled, did it easily, improved back up in trip landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; suited by around 3m with cut; progressing, looks thorough stayer.
A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Aine's Lad by 8l.
Travelled, did it easily, improved back up in trip landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; suited by around 3m with cut; progressing, looks thorough stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | R O'Sullivan | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Fell early in a beginners' chase at Thurles latest; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; could have a say back hurdling.
Placed in three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 12 starts. Fell when 9-1 at Thurles over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Toor Khov last month on his latest outing.
Fell early in a beginners' chase at Thurles latest; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; could have a say back hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ethan O'Sullivan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Peter Fahey | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unseated mid-race in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; effective over 2m4f-3m and suited by cut; needs more.
Placed in three hurdle races from 11 starts. Unseated rider when 15-2 at Thurles over 2m 7f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Aine's Lad earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unseated mid-race in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; effective over 2m4f-3m and suited by cut; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Quinlan | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | Ray Hackett | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved again and was well placed off a modest pace when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective over 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; steadily progressing.
Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 1/2l by Mojoe when second of 16 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Improved again and was well placed off a modest pace when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective over 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; steadily progressing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Nolan | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
NETTUNO ITALIA opened his account over a similar trip here last month and may follow up with Danny Gilligan keeping the partnership intact. The form of that contest has been well advertised by the runner up since and his ability to handle testing ground will stand the gelding in good stead. Kir won over 3m at Limerick in October and is weighted to confirm superiority over Fairyhouse winner From The Ashes on their meeting at Limerick shortly after Christmas. Gorvitho and Drop A Threat both step up in trip on their handicap debuts, while West Of Bally and Sean Mc are others to consider.
Expert View Verdict
American Jukebox came up short in a good novice at Thurles last time when perhaps made a little too much use of. He'd earlier bolted up at Tramore and could have a say on this handicap debut, with his useful rider claiming a handy 5lb. There has to be a chance he'll prove vulnerable to something down the weights, though, and NETTUNO ITALIA fits the bill nicely. He won with any amount in hand over C&D last time, showing himself to be all about stamina, and a 9lb rise may not be enough to stop him in this higher grade. Gorvitho is interesting on handicap debut for Mullins and Townend, with West Of Bally another possible improver now handicapping.
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