led narrowly, soon headed and tracked leader, led after 2f, asserted over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly, very easily
2 14:10 Punchestown (IRE) 15 Sep 2026
Punchestown Is Back Maiden (2YO only)
1m 30y Good (Good to Yielding in places)
prominent, 3rd halfway, no impression on leader over 1f out, kept on in2 dn closing stages, no chance with easy winner
in touch, 6th over 3f out, took closer order approaching straight, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening to 3rd close home
tracked leader, soon led narrowly, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, under pressure entering straight, no impression on leader over 1f out, dropped to 3rd closing stages, lost 3rd close home
prominent, 5th over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, one paced closing stages
slowly into stride, raced in rear, towards rear after 2f, progress in 8th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
dwelt slightly, soon rear of mid-division, progress under 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, one paced closing stages
soon close up, 4th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, lost place 1 1/2f out, one paced final furlong
rear of mid-division, lost place and niggled along approaching straight, progress over 1f out, no extra final furlong
missed break, soon raced towards rear, effort 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
rear, some progress over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, under pressure in 8th approaching straight, lost place and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, niggled along in 9th approaching straight, lost place 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, dropped to rear 1 1/2f out, no impression, weakened
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €7.89 (11, 2) |
| Win | €3.75 (11) |
| Place | €1.60 (11), €1.10 (2), €1.02 (6) |
| Exacta | €7.70 (11, 2) |
| Trifecta | €14.70 (11, 2, 6) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Port Of Spain | 9 | 2 | 9 7 | - | 63 | 17 days | A P O'Brien (98 miles) | Ronan Whelan | 5/ 4 | 1:46.36 |
| 2024 | Good | 13 | Genealogy | 10 | 2 | 9 7 | - | 2 | 17 days | A P O'Brien (98 miles) | Ryan Moore | 11/ 10 | 1:44.57 |
| 2023 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Ocean Conquest | 7 | 2 | 9 7 | - | 45 | 18 days | M O'Callaghan (19 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 5/ 4 | 1:42.63 |
| 2022 | Good - Yielding | 12 | Rothko | 8 | 2 | 9 7 | - | M O'Callaghan (19 miles) | Leigh Roche | 14/ 1 | 1:43.35 | ||
| 2021 | Good | 14 | River Thames | 9 | 2 | 9 7 | - | A P O'Brien (98 miles) | Wayne Lordan | 5/ 1 | 1:41.03 | ||
| 2020 | Soft | 9 | Liffey River | 1 | 2 | 9 7 | - | 2 | 22 days | J P O'Brien (62 miles) | Shane Crosse | 10/ 11 | 1:51.88 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 30y | 1:43.77 |