Punchestown Race 2

Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase

Stake: $32,601

KURASSO BLUE (11) represents a notable stable. The four-year-old ended last season with a 3200m hurdle victory at Limerick preceding a promising chase debut when 0.75L second in a 4400m beginners chase at Thurles nineteen days ago. Leading player. BALLYGUNNER CASTLE (3) produced a solid 1.75L third attempting a 4000m G2 Novice Hurdle two outings back at Fairyhouse. Could indicate ability first up over fences. ARGENTO BOY (1) is a previous course winner who handles heavy ground. Not disgraced fifth tackling a 4800m G1 Novice Hurdle at the Festival here in April. Big claims now chasing. PORT JOULAIN (8) looks interesting.

Distance: 4637m
Track: Heavy
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: CHSE

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Argento Boy (1) 06x201075x
Trainer: Willie Mullins(@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $44,076
Win / Place: 22% / 33%

6 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: JUKEBOX JURY (IRE)

Dam: BACKAWAY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Bob Back

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-1-0

Track

4: 1-1-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

9: 2-1-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Soft

5: 1-1-0

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

5: 2-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-0-0

Hurdle

4: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

Resumes. Finished off last campaign 5 of 8 starters at this track in the G1 April 30 over 4828m, 11 len behind Jasmin De Vaux with 74.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 2 of 12 runners at this track November 24 2024 over 4325m, slow track; 1.0 len behind The Big Westerner with 75.5kg at $2.10. Set to run well.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	30/4/25	Punchestown	4828m	G1 OPEN 4U	-	D J Mullins	74.5kg	Y	6:05.90	47.5 km/h	11.5L	-	$13	26	$247,141	$5,259	1. Jasmin De Vaux 2. Honesty Policy 3. Fleur In The Park
7th of 13	4/4/25	Aintree	4964m	G1 HDLE 4U	-	P Townend	73.5kg	Good	6:11.86	48.1 km/h	21.8L	6-8	$9.50	21	$210,330	$2,798	1. Julius Des Pictons 2. Minella Rescue 3. Crest Of Fortune
14th of 20	14/3/25	Cheltenham	4828m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Rachael Blackmore	73kg	Good Soft	5:57.13	48.7 km/h	100.5L	3-12	$15	39	$307,196	-	1. Jasmin De Vaux 2. The Big Westerner 3. Derryhassen Paddy
39 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 11	3/2/25	Punchestown	4727m	MHDLE 4U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Heavy	6:17.01	45.1 km/h	15.0L	-	$1.57f	36	$23,723	$14,892	1. Argento Boy 2. Flemensface 3. Prophet's Corner
36 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 10	29/12/24	Leopardstown	4023m	MHDLE 5U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	GY	4:53.20	49.4 km/h	0.0L	-	$1.62f	35	$31,396	-	1. The Enabler 2. I Am Lorenzo 3. Port Joulain
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 12	24/11/24	Punchestown	4325m	MHDLE 5U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Soft	5:37.00	46.2 km/h	1.0L	-	$2.10f	207	$29,651	$5,994	1. The Big Westerner 2. Argento Boy 3. Did I Ask You That
207 Day Spell

Autoportrait (2) 3x232210x6
Trainer: M F Morris(@Fethard, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $48,225
Win / Place: 11% / 66%

5 yo Black Gelding

Sire: AUTHORIZED (IRE)

Dam: STYLE ICON (FR)

Dam's Sire: Doctor Dino

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-3-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

5: 1-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

9: 1-3-2

Good

1: 0-1-0

Soft

8: 1-2-2

Clockwise

5: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

4: 1-2-1

Hurdle

7: 1-3-2

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-2-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4224m

Comments

Having second run back today. First-up after eight months finished sixth of 15 runners at Cork on November 23 over 4224m, 33 len behind Nowwhatdoyouthink with 75.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up finished third of 18 runners at Limerick on December 26 over 3218m, 6 len behind Laafi with 68kg at $2.60. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 15	23/11/25	Cork	4224m	CHSE 4U	-	M P O'Connor	75.5kg	Y	5:39.20	44.8 km/h	33.8L	-	$6.50	215	$33,425	-	1. Nowwhatdoyouthink 2. Supreme Jet 3. Kish Bank
215 Day Spell
10th of 18	22/4/25	Fairyhouse	4626m	LR OPEN 5U	-	D J O'Keeffe	71.5kg	YS	5:52.30	47.3 km/h	21.0L	-	$13	31	$98,861	-	1. Custom Taylor 2. Andy Amo 3. Ayiko
31 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	22/3/25	Navan	4023m	MHDLE 4U	-	D J O'Keeffe	75.5kg	Soft	5:26.60	44.3 km/h	1.8L	-	$2.63f	42	$23,723	$14,892	1. Autoportrait 2. Smooth Scotch 3. Butcher Hollow
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 15	8/2/25	Naas	3721m	MHDLE 5U	-	Gavin Brouder	74kg	Soft	4:43.08	47.3 km/h	4.0L	-	$3.25f	22	$23,723	$4,796	1. Lovely Hurling 2. Autoportrait 3. Jump Allen
2nd of 11	17/1/25	Cork	4828m	MHDLE 5U	-	D J O'Keeffe	75.5kg	YS	6:19.01	45.9 km/h	1.5L	-	$2.20	22	$23,723	$4,796	1. The Story So Far 2. Autoportrait 3. Masterboy Davis
3rd of 18	26/12/24	Limerick	3218m	MHDLE 4	-	Gavin Peter Brouder	68kg	YS	4:06.70	47.0 km/h	6.3L	-	$2.63f	19	$24,715	$2,367	1. Laafi 2. Kainsbourg 3. Autoportrait

Ballygunner Castle (3) x11x14230x
Trainer: Willie Mullins(@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $68,148
Win / Place: 37% / 75%

Fresh Record

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)

Dam: HEAR THE THUNDER (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Presenting

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 3-1-2

Season

4: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

8: 3-1-2

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

6: 2-1-2

Clockwise

6: 2-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Hurdle

3: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Resumes. Finished off last campaign 10 of 14 starters at Perth in the LR April 23 over 4828m, 26 len behind Kiss Will with 71kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Fairyhouse November 30 2024 over 3218m defeating Special Cadeau carrying 75.5kg at $4. Expecting another strong performance today.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 14	23/4/25	Perth Uk	4828m	LR HDLE HUNT	-	Rachael Blackmore	71kg	Good Soft	6:02.57	47.9 km/h	26.8L	3-7	$9.50	17	$82,764	-	1. Kiss Will 2. Royal Infantry 3. Horaces Pearl
3rd of 8	6/4/25	Fairyhouse	4023m	G2 OPEN 4U	-	Rachael Blackmore	71kg	Y	4:51.50	49.7 km/h	1.8L	-	$5.50	52	$79,082	$7,572	1. Mr Percy 2. Fleur In The Park 3. Ballygunner Castle
52 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 3	13/2/25	Clonmel	4828m	G3 OPEN 5U	-	P Townend	70kg	Soft	6:53.80	42.0 km/h	0.5L	-	$1.00	26	$64,045	$13,987	1. Ballybow 2. Ballygunner Castle 3. Kalnoo
4th of 5	18/1/25	Navan	3218m	NHDLE 4U	-	D J Mullins	74kg	Soft	4:10.10	46.3 km/h	8.8L	-	$3.00f	49	$31,293	$3,029	1. James's Gate 2. C'est Ta Chance 3. Taponthego
49 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 25	30/11/24	Fairyhouse	3218m	MHDLE 4U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Y	3:52.20	49.9 km/h	1.3L	-	$4.00	199	$25,365	$14,892	1. Ballygunner Castle 2. Special Cadeau 3. Don'tstopthemusic
199 Day Spell
1st of 12	15/5/24	Tipperary	3218m	FLAT 4U	-	P W Mullins	76kg	GY	4:15.20	45.4 km/h	0.5L	-	$2.75f	26	$22,732	$14,271	1. Ballygunner Castle 2. Aruntothequeen 3. Red Hugh

Butch Cassidy (4) 1x15x3x4
Trainer: Henry De Bromhead(@Knockeen, Co Waterford)
Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $37,650
Win / Place: 40% / 60%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: FAIR INA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Taipan

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 2-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

5: 2-0-1

Soft

4: 2-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 2-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-1

Hurdle

2: 1-0-1

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4123m

Comments

Racing second-up today. Last run finished fourth of 12 starters at Navan on November 16 over 4123m, on a wet track; 29 len behind Final Demand carrying 75.5kg at $9.50. At only start last preparation finished third in a small field at Navan on March 22 over 4526m, on slow going 3 len behind Cardcounter carrying 71.5kg at $3. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	16/11/25	Navan	4123m	CHSE 4U	-	D J O'Keeffe	75.5kg	Heavy	5:50.00	42.4 km/h	29.0L	-	$9.50	239	$33,425	$1,304	1. Final Demand 2. Wingmen 3. Now Is The Hour
239 Day Spell
3rd of 6	22/3/25	Navan	4526m	NHDLE 5U	-	Rachael Blackmore	71.5kg	Soft	6:15.30	43.4 km/h	3.0L	-	$3.00f	76	$37,563	$3,597	1. Cardcounter 2. Blue Mosque 3. Butch Cassidy
76 Day Spell
5th of 8	5/1/25	Naas	4023m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Rachael Blackmore	75.5kg	Soft	5:18.00	45.5 km/h	41.0L	-	$9.50	43	$197,710	$4,207	1. The Yellow Clay 2. Supersundae 3. Wingmen
43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 14	23/11/24	Punchestown	3922m	MHDLE 4	-	D J O'Keeffe	73kg	Soft	5:05.80	46.2 km/h	0.5L	-	$4.00	218	$24,715	$15,512	1. Butch Cassidy 2. Sermandzarak 3. Shuffle The Deck
218 Day Spell
1st of 10	19/4/24	Ballinrobe	3118m	FLAT 4	-	E P O'Brien	72kg	Soft	4:15.30	44.0 km/h	0.5L	-	$3.25f	-	$20,759	$13,030	1. Butch Cassidy 2. Swingin Safari 3. Gino Bella

Da Capo Glory (5) 50x13779x0
Trainer: Padraig Butler(@Bandon, Co Cork)
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $106,338
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FAME AND GLORY (GB)

Dam: OSCAR LADENSA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Oscar

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-1-3

Track

5: 1-1-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 2-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

18: 4-1-3

Good

4: 1-0-1

Soft

12: 2-1-1

Heavy

2: 1-0-1

Clockwise

13: 4-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

5: 0-0-2

Hurdle

14: 3-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4425m

Comments

Having second run back today. Freshened for 45 days. First-up after about 18 months didn't finish the race at Galway on October 25 over 4425m. Previously second-up finished third of 8 runners at Navan in the G2 Boyne Hurdle on February 11 2024 over 4224m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Hiddenvalley Lake with 71kg at $7. Likely to make amends for the last start mishap.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
99th of 15	25/10/25	Galway	4425m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	D Allen	71kg	Y	5:35.50	47.5 km/h	0.0L	-	$21	541	$50,297	-	1. Sportinthepark 2. Grann's Boy 3. Ataboycharlie
541 Day Spell
9th of 25	2/5/24	Punchestown	4727m	LR HDLE HCP	-	J J Slevin	73.5kg	Y	6:00.60	47.2 km/h	14.8L	-	$29	32	$98,861	-	1. Maxxum 2. Ashdale Bob 3. Kinturk Kalanisi
32 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	31/3/24	Cork	3822m	LR HDLE HCP	-	D Allen	70.5kg	SH	5:09.30	44.5 km/h	6.0L	-	$3.75f	18	$88,966	-	1. Lucky Zebo 2. Shadow Rider 3. Any Road
7th of 21	13/3/24	Cheltenham	4224m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	D Allen	72kg	Soft	5:32.44	45.7 km/h	13.5L	5-5	$34	31	$215,962	$2,798	1. Langer Dan 2. Ballyadam 3. Shanbally Kid
31 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	11/2/24	Navan	4224m	G2 HDLE 5U	-	J J Slevin	71kg	Heavy	5:59.30	42.3 km/h	4.0L	-	$7.00	36	$72,162	$6,910	1. Hiddenvalley Lake 2. Beacon Edge 3. Da Capo Glory
36 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	6/1/24	Cork	4023m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	D Allen	72kg	SH	5:16.00	45.8 km/h	0.2L	-	$5.50	156	$43,491	$27,301	1. Da Capo Glory 2. Rebel Early 3. Cato's Revenge
156 Day Spell

Fishery Lane (6) 250x31p0x7
Trainer: Willie Mullins(@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $23,199
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

6 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: GEMIX (FR)

Dam: VISION SAINTE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Visionary

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

8: 1-1-1

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

7: 1-1-1

Clockwise

6: 1-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Hurdle

2: 1-0-1

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4425m

Comments

Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months finished seventh of 11 runners at Thurles on November 20 over 4425m, 15 len behind Eagle Fang with 75.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len Fairyhouse on January 16 over 4023m slow going defeating Grimaud carrying 71.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Improvement in store.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	20/11/25	Thurles	4425m	CHSE 4U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Y	5:41.60	46.6 km/h	15.8L	-	$8.00	212	$32,342	-	1. Eagle Fang 2. Kurasso Blue 3. Franciscan Rock
212 Day Spell
99th of 18	22/4/25	Fairyhouse	4626m	LR OPEN 5U	-	P Townend	73kg	YS	5:52.30	47.3 km/h	0.0L	-	$8.50	39	$98,861	-	1. Custom Taylor 2. Andy Amo 3. Ayiko
39 Day Freshen-Up
- of 20	14/3/25	Cheltenham	4828m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Sean O'Keeffe	73kg	Good Soft	5:57.13	48.7 km/h	99.0L	-	$51	57	$307,196	-	1. Jasmin De Vaux 2. The Big Westerner 3. Derryhassen Paddy
57 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	16/1/25	Fairyhouse	4023m	MHDLE 5U	-	P Townend	71.5kg	Soft	5:15.60	45.9 km/h	4.5L	-	$1.91f	33	$19,768	$12,410	1. Fishery Lane 2. Grimaud 3. John The Spark
33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 14	14/12/24	Fairyhouse	4626m	MHDLE 4U	-	P Townend	71.5kg	Y	5:56.04	46.8 km/h	10.0L	-	$2.00f	225	$21,751	$2,083	1. Inn At The Park 2. Ayiko 3. Fishery Lane
225 Day Spell
10th of 19	3/5/24	Punchestown	3822m	FLAT 57	-	P W Mullins	76kg	Soft	4:56.80	46.4 km/h	51.0L	-	$2.88f	51	$29,651	-	1. Don'tstopthemusic 2. Coral River 3. Melbourne Shamrock
51 Day Freshen-Up

Kings Hill (7) 403237000x
Trainer: P J Gilligan(@Athenry, Co Galway)
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $51,933
Win / Place: 6.67% / 33%

6 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: KINGSTON HILL (GB)

Dam: MADE FOR A REASON (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Arakan

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-2-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

15: 1-2-2

Good

6: 0-0-1

Soft

9: 1-2-1

Clockwise

8: 1-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

7: 0-0-1

Hurdle

12: 1-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11 of 17 starters at Aintree April 4 over 3312m, 30 len behind She's A Saint with 69.5kg at $41. First up last campaign 4 of 11 runners at Leopardstown July 18 2024 over 2011m, 12 len behind Vice President with 65kg at $19. Needs to find best to be competitive here.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 17	4/4/25	Aintree	3312m	HCP APP HDLE	-	Jack G Gilligan	69.5kg	Good	3:58.02	50.1 km/h	30.3L	2-12	$41	41	$105,165	-	1. She's A Saint 2. Slugger 3. Celtic Dino
41 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 16	22/2/25	Fairyhouse	4023m	HDLE HCP 5U	-	Jack G Gilligan	71kg	Soft	5:10.10	46.7 km/h	0.0L	-	$17	55	$43,491	-	1. Barry Lyndon 2. Beckett Rock 3. Slane Hill
55 Day Freshen-Up
11th of 20	29/12/24	Leopardstown	4023m	LR OPEN 4U	-	Jack G Gilligan	65kg	GY	4:51.01	49.8 km/h	17.5L	-	$23	43	$209,293	-	1. Al Gasparo 2. Park Of Kings 3. Comfort Zone
43 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 10	16/11/24	Cheltenham	4224m	HCP HDLE 3U	-	Jack G Gilligan	74kg	Good	5:11.28	48.9 km/h	18.8L	3-4	$23	22	$46,558	-	1. Hamsiyann 2. Long Draw 3. Wonderful Eagle
3rd of 3	25/10/24	Sligo	3621m	HDLE 4U	-	Jack G Gilligan	71.5kg	Y	4:21.80	49.8 km/h	14.0L	-	$3.00	46	$21,956	$2,272	1. Solness 2. Colonel Mustard 3. Kings Hill
46 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 3	9/9/24	Galway	4325m	HDLE 4U	-	Jack G Gilligan	69.5kg	Y	5:24.80	47.9 km/h	4.0L	-	$3.25	18	$32,023	$6,994	1. The Wallpark 2. Kings Hill 3. Lord Erskine

Port Joulain (8) 1x10x0310x
Trainer: Willie Mullins(@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $30,142
Win / Place: 42% / 57%

Unbeaten on Heavy

Fresh Record

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: COKORIKO (FR)

Dam: APPLE'S NOA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Mansonnien

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-0-1

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

7: 3-0-1

Good

3: 0-0-1

Soft

2: 1-0-0

Heavy

2: 2-0-0

Clockwise

4: 2-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-1

Hurdle

3: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Resuming after nine months. Finished off last campaign 11 of 20 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle March 14 over 4828m, 71 len behind Jasmin De Vaux carrying 73kg at $51. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at this track December 10 over 3319m. Makes strong appeal on best form and given another try.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 20	14/3/25	Cheltenham	4828m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Brian Hayes	73kg	Good Soft	5:57.13	48.7 km/h	71.3L	9-10	$51	46	$307,196	-	1. Jasmin De Vaux 2. The Big Westerner 3. Derryhassen Paddy
46 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 5	27/1/25	Punchestown	3922m	MHDLE 5U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Heavy	5:15.40	44.8 km/h	2.3L	-	$2.10f	29	$23,473	$14,892	1. Port Joulain 2. Sermandzarak 3. Bossofthebrownies
3rd of 10	29/12/24	Leopardstown	4023m	MHDLE 5U	-	D J Mullins	75.5kg	GY	4:53.20	49.4 km/h	2.0L	-	$15	19	$31,396	$2,840	1. The Enabler 2. I Am Lorenzo 3. Port Joulain
99th of 14	10/12/24	Punchestown	3319m	MHDLE 5U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	GY	4:13.90	47.1 km/h	0.0L	-	$2.00f	222	$29,651	-	1. You Oughta Know 2. Brave Brigadier 3. Bayrann
222 Day Spell
10th of 10	2/5/24	Punchestown	3319m	FLAT 47	-	P W Mullins	76kg	Y	4:01.50	49.5 km/h	158.3L	-	$3.50f	54	$34,599	-	1. Wingmen 2. Queensbury Boy 3. The Passing Wife
54 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	9/3/24	Gowran Park	3621m	FLAT 4U	-	P W Mullins	76kg	Heavy	5:16.90	41.1 km/h	2.3L	-	$2.38f	97	$19,768	$12,410	1. Port Joulain 2. Good N' Kind 3. His Nibs
97 Day Spell

Prophet's Corner (9) 1333170x02
Trainer: Sean Joseph Allen(@Fermoy, Co Cork)
Jockey: Mr D Allen (a0)
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $36,315
Win / Place: 21% / 56%

8 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: WESTERNER (GB)

Dam: KNOCKLAYDE ROSE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Even Top

100

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 5-4-4

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-2

Season

7: 1-1-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-2-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Turf

23: 5-4-4

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

13: 2-4-2

Heavy

8: 2-0-2

Clockwise

6: 1-1-3

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Hurdle

7: 1-1-3

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 1-0-3

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4425m - 4828m

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up didn't finish the race at Listowel on September 25 over 4425m. Last start finished second of 9 starters at Clonmel on November 6 over 4828m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Jeriko De Baune carrying 68.5kg at $6. Encouraging run but leaning to others today.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	6/11/25	Clonmel	4828m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	D J O'Keeffe	68.5kg	Soft	6:11.40	46.8 km/h	0.8L	-	$6.00	42	$53,899	$9,991	1. Jeriko De Baune 2. Prophet's Corner 3. Intent Approach
42 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 8	25/9/25	Listowel	4425m	CHSE 4U	-	John Shinnick	74kg	GY	5:25.60	48.9 km/h	0.0L	-	$26	158	$27,679	-	1. Mossy Fen Park 2. Oscars Brother 3. Hitak
158 Day Spell
15th of 20	20/4/25	Cork	4928m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	Tiernan Roche	72.5kg	Soft	6:11.20	47.8 km/h	48.5L	-	$10	50	$28,671	-	1. Nelson County 2. Cullig 3. Robyndeglory
50 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 15	1/3/25	Navan	4023m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	D Allen	71.5kg	Heavy	5:18.80	45.4 km/h	29.8L	-	$6.50	9	$28,671	-	1. Dunboyne 2. Chosen Diamond 3. Zoffanien
1st of 9	20/2/25	Punchestown	4626m	NHDLE HCP 4U	-	D Allen	71.5kg	Soft	6:26.70	43.1 km/h	8.0L	-	$3.50f	17	$28,671	$17,994	1. Prophet's Corner 2. Duffys Hodey 3. I Ballyadam Moon
3rd of 11	3/2/25	Punchestown	4727m	MHDLE 4U	-	D Allen	72kg	Heavy	6:17.01	45.1 km/h	16.0L	-	$6.50	21	$23,723	$2,272	1. Argento Boy 2. Flemensface 3. Prophet's Corner

Western Walk (10) x542x706x0
Trainer: Jonathan Sweeney(@Kildinan, Co Cork)
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan (a0)
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $113,602
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: WESTERN APPROACHES (GB)

Dam's Sire: Westerner

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 2-2-3

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

16: 2-2-3

Good

6: 0-2-1

Soft

9: 2-0-2

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

11: 1-2-3

Anti-Clockwise

5: 1-0-0

Hurdle

10: 2-2-1

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4123m

Comments

Second-up today. First-up after seven months didn't finish the race at Navan on November 16 over 4123m. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished 16th of 20 runners at Aintree on April 4 over 4023m, 36 len behind Wellington Arch with 73.5kg at $29. Fitter for run. Fitter and worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
- of 12	16/11/25	Navan	4123m	CHSE 4U	-	Sean O'Keeffe	75.5kg	Heavy	5:50.00	42.4 km/h	99.0L	-	$51	197	$33,425	-	1. Final Demand 2. Wingmen 3. Now Is The Hour
197 Day Spell
6th of 16	3/5/25	Punchestown	4123m	LR OPEN 4U	-	A P Ryan	65kg	Y	4:59.40	49.6 km/h	7.3L	-	$15	29	$197,710	$2,103	1. Hey Sunshine 2. Impose Toi 3. Wellington Arch
16th of 20	4/4/25	Aintree	4023m	HCP HDLE 4U	-	Brian Hayes	73.5kg	Good Soft	4:53.33	49.4 km/h	36.3L	8-11	$29	26	$157,753	-	1. Wellington Arch 2. Kopeck De Mee 3. Favour And Fortune
7th of 16	9/3/25	Naas	3922m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	Brian Hayes	75.5kg	Soft	4:54.90	47.9 km/h	12.8L	-	$11	286	$43,491	-	1. Jump Allen 2. American Money 3. Ms Agartha Yeats
286 Day Spell
2nd of 15	27/5/24	Ballinrobe	4526m	HDLE HCP 4U	-	Michael O'Sullivan	75.5kg	Good	5:42.10	47.6 km/h	1.8L	-	$6.50	23	$59,314	$11,989	1. Baltic Bird 2. Western Walk 3. Linden Arden
4th of 23	4/5/24	Punchestown	4123m	LR HDLE HCP	-	Michael O'Sullivan	70kg	Soft	5:31.30	44.8 km/h	1.3L	-	$29	33	$204,892	$18,930	1. Chapeau De Soleil 2. Beacon Edge 3. Moonovercloon
33 Day Freshen-Up

Kurasso Blue (11) 51x51x2
Trainer: Gordon Elliott(@Longwood, Co Meath)
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kg
Prize Money: $78,459
Win / Place: 40% / 60%

Unbeaten 2nd Up

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MASKED MARVEL (GB)

Dam: SPEEDY BLUE GIRL (FR)

Dam's Sire: Anabaa Blue

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 2-1-0

Season

3: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Turf

5: 2-1-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

4: 2-1-0

Clockwise

3: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Hurdle

3: 2-0-0

Steeple

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4425m

Comments

Second-up today. Fresh up after nine months finished second of 11 starters at Thurles on November 20 over 4425m, 0.8 len behind Eagle Fang with 71kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head Limerick on March 13 over 3218m defeating Its Bilbo carrying 73kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Fitter and sure to go well again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	20/11/25	Thurles	4425m	CHSE 4U	-	Jack Kennedy	71kg	Y	5:41.60	46.6 km/h	0.8L	-	$3.50f	252	$32,342	$5,994	1. Eagle Fang 2. Kurasso Blue 3. Franciscan Rock
252 Day Spell
1st of 12	13/3/25	Limerick	3218m	HDLE 4	-	Jordan Gainford	73kg	Y	4:02.20	47.8 km/h	0.2L	-	$5.50	33	$26,687	$16,753	1. Kurasso Blue 2. Its Bilbo 3. Dark Oak
33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	8/2/25	Naas	3118m	HDLE 4	-	Sam Ewing	73kg	Soft	3:54.02	48.0 km/h	10.5L	-	$7.00	147	$31,635	$673	1. Bacchanalian 2. Murcia 3. Ephesus
147 Day Spell
1st of 10	14/9/24	Auteuil	3600m	HDLE UNR CG	-	Baptiste Le Clerc	67kg	Soft	4:16.48	50.5 km/h	2.5L	-	$7.50	36	$115,117	$52,953	1. Kurasso Blue 2. Trefle Volant 3. Sherzal
36 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 13	9/8/24	Clairefontaine	2400m	UNR CG 3	6	Alexis Pouchin	58kg	Good Soft	2:35.20	55.7 km/h	8.3L	-	$14	-	$41,735	$2,086	1. Prince Des Villes 2. Never Give In 3. Platin Moon

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

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