Punchestown
Tomorrow, January 13, 2025Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
RAGMANS CORNER rates the pick of these weights on the back of his very good Fairyhouse second so gets tthe vote. Tuckmill heads the list of dangers back in this sphere with Royal Time, Jarvis Brook and Away To Milan all in the mix too.
Ragmans Corner
Tuckmill
Royal Time
2m Hcap Hrd
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. JohngusJ: Mr S. TobinT: Sean Aherne, IrelandF: 75403-59P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, soft) 18 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and not ruled out if back on his A-game.
2. Away To MilanJ: Miss P. ElvinT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 05/412-3U5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCreditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at this course (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. Trainer going well so he needs considering.
3. Boghlone HoneyJ: Mr P. W. GleesonT: Liam P. Cusack, IrelandF: 1U1/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 781
VerdictCareer best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 9/2), easily. Off over 2 years so she needs to hit the ground running.- 4. Ragmans CornerJ: Mr E. FineganT: Gerard Keane, IrelandF: 685-27162
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWinner in hurdle at Galway in October. 11/2, very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Player. 
5. Glorytogod TomJ: Mr D. M. FitzgeraldT: Martin Paul Fitzgerald, IrelandF: 75/710-86- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict22/1, creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 12 days ago. One for the shortlist.- 6. TuckmillJ: Mr R. M. McParlandT: Peter Fahey, IrelandF: 1P-412615
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictFair winner at 16f in chases. Good fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft, 20/1) 18 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Progressing recently. 
7. MakfilsJ: Mr L. P. ShanahanT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandF: 8209-1878- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 126
VerdictC&D winner. Creditable eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 20/1) 126 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Tongue strap back on. Considered.
8. Jarvis BrookJ: Mr J. W. HendrickT: Paul Nolan, IrelandF: 680- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictFair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 200/1) 18 days ago. Remains with potential though on his handicap hurdle debut.- 9. Royal TimeJ: Mr O. McGillT: Shane Crawley, IrelandF: 0000-801
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict12/1, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Up 7 lb but not taken lightly in his current mood. 
10. Boston BongoJ: Mr L. T. TurnerT: Barry Fitzgerald, IrelandF: 0U0092-P0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
Verdict16/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
- The Field