Ladbrokes 'Get More With Racing Bet Builder' Handicap Chase
Course: Punchestown
Date: 6th Jun 2026
Distance: 3m½f (3m157y)
Type: Chase
Going: Good To Yielding
Class:
Prize: €7,068
Runners: 17
Going Detail: GOOD TO YIELDING
Weather: Rain
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North Of Nashville
9yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Trainer: Colin Bowe
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Owner: Milestone Bloodstock Limited
Breeding
Sire: Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
Dam: Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE)
Damsire: Mull Of Kintyre (USA)
Breeder: R McCarthy
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Two-time handicap chase winner by wide margins, both coming at Wexford, including last time when scoring by an easy 9l off 8lb lower mark; can go well again but didn't back up a similarly comprehensive win in 2023 so not guaranteed to reproduce that effort.
Comment
Won Wexford h'cap by 9l lto; can go well again off 8lb higher but not sure to back it up
Previous Owners
- Leo McArdle (until 2026-05-04)
Race History for North Of Nashville
A Year Older
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Trainer: Karl Thornton
Skerries, Co Dublin
Owner: Karl Thornton
Breeding
Sire: Mamool (IRE)
Dam: Legally Binding (IRE)
Damsire: Double Eclipse (IRE)
Breeder: Joseph Johnston
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Looked very limited until springing a 40-1 surprise at Fairyhouse over hurdles (3m2f, yielding) in January, form which has worked out well; fell four out over fences next time but made no mistake in scoring at Limerick 16 days ago, beating Cullenwaine by 0.75l; 5lb rise fine and he should relish this extra distance.
Comment
Been in fine form of late; landed h'cap chase 16 days ago; will enjoy this trip; big shout
Quotes
"We bought A Year Older at Tattersalls. I got him cheap enough, five grand, but nobody had looked at the passport and when we got him home we discovered he was a 4yo, not a 3yo. That's why we called him A Year Older. He jumps and he's slow. He'll do a job somewhere, he has the same mark over fences. The nicer ground probably helped him and there might be another day in him - Karl Thornton, trainer."
2026-01-01 - FairyhousePrevious Owners
- Sean Thornton (until 2026-06-04)
- Karl Thornton (until 2026-06-02)
Race History for A Year Older
Pourquoi Poi
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Trainer: Paul W Flynn
Colehill, Co Longford
Owner: P McGuire
Breeding
Sire: Ocovango (GB)
Dam: Rebel Dream (IRE)
Damsire: Dushyantor (USA)
Breeder: John O'Brien
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One win from seven starts coming at this track in a handicap hurdle (2m4f, good) in October off 87; backed that up when fifth at Thurles before fading tamely at Kilbeggan; okay debut over fences when beaten 10l into sixth at Downpatrick 15 days ago; bred to enjoy this step up in trip and an interesting handicap debutant.
Comment
Lightly-raced course winner over hurdles; okay chase debut lto and bred to enjoy this trip
Race History for Pourquoi Poi
Tiffiny's Girl
6yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan(7)
Trainer: W J Burke
Mallow, Co Cork
Owner: Mrs Esther Dinneen
Breeding
Sire: Mahler (GB)
Dam: Tiffiny Gale (IRE)
Damsire: Glacial Storm (USA)
Breeder: Mrs Esther Dinneen
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Couple of fair efforts in maiden hurdles last year, not out of the first three in four point-to-points this year; landed a maiden hunters chase at Cork by 12l and backed up that run when second to Muskerry Rock at Wexford 30 days ago; on a fair mark on handicap chase debut and open to more improvement than most.
Comment
Fair efforts in maiden hurdles, point-to-points and hunter chases; on a fair mark in h'cap
Quotes
"Tiffiny's Girl jumped and travelled great. She's been unlucky being second three times in a row. She bumped into a couple of ones. Today's nicer ground she appreciated and she won nicely. Liam had her spot on for today. The owners bred her as well so hopefully it's the first of many for them. When she gets over a jump she's looking for the next one. She jumps brilliantly. I probably should have won on her one day but I probably messed up that day but Liam forgave me anyway - John Barry, rider."
2026-04-06 - CorkRace History for Tiffiny's Girl
Il Silenzio
9yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Conor Brassil(3)
Trainer: Martin Brassil
Dunmurray, Co Kildare
Owner: Mrs Deirdre Brassil
Breeding
Sire: Kayf Tara (GB)
Dam: Monita Bonita (GB)
Damsire: King's Theatre (IRE)
Breeder: R F And S D Knipe
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Improved for being sent chasing last summer and landed a Roscommon handicap on his third start over fences when last seen 305 days ago, travelling powerfully before beating subsequent winner Hit The Frame by 2.75l; unexposed for an 8yo and big chance off 6lb higher mark if ready to go after absence.
Comment
Landed a Roscommon h'cap well on third chase run; absent 305 days; big chance if ready
Quotes
"That fellow has more fences jumped than all the other horses in the yard put together, Il Silenzio acts as a lead horse, anyone who comes in on a Saturday and looking for a quiet horse to ride he's the one. He didn't enjoy the ground at Tipperary, that's a nice a ground I've put a foot on of late - Martin Brassil, trainer, speaking to Racing TV"
2025-08-05 - RoscommonPrevious Owners
- Mrs Deirdre Brassil (until 2024-07-22)
Race History for Il Silenzio
Aclass
8yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jordan Canavan(7)
Trainer: J P Flavin
Tramore, Co Waterford
Owner: Pints & Prosecco Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Flemensfirth (USA)
Dam: Sinnaja (GB)
Damsire: Sinndar (IRE)
Breeder: Cathal Ennis
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Winner of Tramore beginners chase (2m5f, soft); bounced back after a couple of underwhelming runs when beaten a neck off 2lb lower mark at Tramore two starts ago; probably did too much too soon at same track lto; one of the more likely contenders; stays this trip.
Comment
Tramore beginners chase winner; two good efforts at Tramore last twice; chance up in trip
Previous Owners
- P T Flavin (until 2024-11-18)
Race History for Aclass
Mistyburn
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: P J O'Hanlon
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Tinahely, Co Wicklow
Owner: Nice Little Earner Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Policy Maker (IRE)
Dam: Queen Althea (IRE)
Damsire: Bach (IRE)
Breeder: Mr Geoff Flanagan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Improved for switch to handicap company last twice over hurdles, finishing third at Cork before scoring at Kilbeggan (3m, good) 43 days ago, beating Plain Or Battered by 1.25l; races off a 3lb higher chase mark here and a contender for last year's winning yard.
Comment
Won h'cap hurdle at Kilbeggan lto; 3lb higher, chance for last year's winning yard
Previous Owners
- P J Rothwell (until 2025-08-15)
Race History for Mistyburn
Sammy Smart
10yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: James Smith(5)
Trainer: Thomas Gibney
Trim, Co. Meath
Owner: MJD Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Kalanisi (IRE)
Dam: Fancy Fisher (GB)
Damsire: Clerkenwell (USA)
Breeder: A W Buller
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Both career wins came at this track, including off 5lb lower over fences in December over 2m4f; couple of good placed efforts this year, most notably when beaten 4l into third at Tramore in April (Aclass in second); let down by jumping when well-held over shorter trip at Ballinrobe 12 days ago; could figure back up in trip with 5lb claimer taking over.
Comment
Two-time course winner; good run at Tramore; jumping mistakes lto; step up in trip a plus
Quotes
"Sammy Smart loves Punchestown and ran really well in Thurles a couple of weeks ago. He tends to need a good gap between his races. I thought this might be on the short side, but it worked out grand and James [Smith] was very strong on him. I couldn't get a good look at it but he told me he halved a few fences going around, which never helps - Thomas Gibney, trainer."
2025-12-31 - PunchestownPrevious Owners
- Haigney Bloodstock Ltd (until 2026-05-20)
- Haigney Bloodstock/The Late P Melarkey (until 2026-03-17)
- Haigney Bloodstock Ltd & Patrick Melarkey (until 2026-01-26)
- Haigney Bloodstock Ltd (until 2025-11-20)
- A W Buller (until 2024-01-18)
Race History for Sammy Smart
Reve Inoui
8yo gr Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Niall Moore(5)
Trainer: J P Flavin
Tramore, Co Waterford
Owner: Laketour Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Kingston Hill (GB)
Dam: Queen Cassiopeia (GB)
Damsire: Echo Of Light (GB)
Breeder: Barry Murphy
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Point winner who was struggling over hurdles when returning from a long absence but has fared much better in two starts in handicap chases, beaten 10l into fourth over 3m2f at Down Royal 55 days ago; drop in trip sure to suit and chance.
Comment
Shaped well last twice over fences; drop in trip sure to suit; each-way chance
Previous Owners
- P T Flavin (until 2024-01-16)
Race History for Reve Inoui
Secrecies Of Stone
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan(7)
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Owner: Mangetout Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)
Dam: Melancholy Hill (IRE)
Damsire: Marju (IRE)
Breeder: Mr Padraic Donohoe
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won over extended 2m5f at Leopardstown last year off 1lb lower, was set to back that up next time at Fairyhouse when unseating two out; not much to recommend in next three starts but fared a bit better over longer trip at Down Royal 33 days ago when fourth; dropped another 2lb and needs more.
Comment
Put two good runs together last year; below form since but better run lto; needs more
Quotes
"Secrecies Of Stone had nice form through the winter and we hoped he would put things right here. He likes a bit of room in his races and he jumped well. With his rating he was entitled to win that - Sean O'Keeffe, rider."
2024-07-04 - TipperaryRace History for Secrecies Of Stone
Le Grand Vert
10yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Carl Millar(5)
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Draperstown, Co. Derry
Owner: All Play & No Work Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Great Pretender (IRE)
Dam: Eliga (FR)
Damsire: Turgeon (USA)
Breeder: S C P Ecurie Pegase & Mme S Mottier
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Three-time chase winner, twice over this distance at Ayr on soft; pulled up on last chase run at Down Royal and below-par hurdles at Sligo 25 days ago; put two decent runs back-to-back prior to Down Royal effort and chance if bouncing back; enjoys soft ground.
Comment
Won twice over this distance at Ayr on soft, latest in Feb; below form last twice; chance
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2023-01-03)Previous Trainers
- J P Dempsey (until 2025-01-16)
- Micky Hammond (until 2024-07-03)
- Francois Nicolle (until 2022-01-10)
Previous Owners
- Miss Sarah Dempsey (until 2025-01-16)
- Richard Howard & Ben Howard (until 2024-07-03)
- R M Howard (until 2022-01-26)
- Simon Munir & Isaac Souede (until 2022-01-10)
Race History for Le Grand Vert
Hascoeur Clermont
9yo gr Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Liam Quinlan
Trainer: David O'Sullivan
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Owner: David O'Sullivan
Breeding
Sire: Montmartre (FR)
Dam: Kalidria Beauchene (FR)
Damsire: Califet (FR)
Breeder: S C E A Elevage De Clermont
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Two-time chase winner, winless since November 2023; had been running poorly but ran better when beaten 10l into fourth at Limerick 16 days ago in first-time cheekpieces having been hampered two out; they're left on now and he's on a nice mark if he can build on that.
Comment
Improved on prior poor efforts lto in first-time cp; chance if building on that
Stable Tour
"He's in and out of form a bit and probably isn't well handicapped now but hopefully he'll have his day again. He won the amateur jockeys' handicap chase last year at Cheltenham's November meeting and he could go back to the track again at some point, maybe in December. 12-11-24"
"He's in and out of form a bit and probably isn't well handicapped now but hopefully he'll have his day again. He won the amateur jockeys' handicap chase last year at Cheltenham's November meeting and he could go back there at some point, maybe in December. 13-11-24"
Quotes
"I'm delighted. Hascoeur Clermont had a lovely weight there and I knew he'd love that ground so happy days. He was very keen but when he got the front at least he settled and jumped well. I don't know where we go from here. Gavin Cromwell, trainer."
2023-11-18 - Cheltenham"Hascoeur Clermont compensated for the last two days. We weren't sure about the ground but he handled it well. He will keep going in staying chases - Gavin Cromwell, trainer"
2023-10-29 - GalwayPrevious Trainers
- Charles Coakley (until 2026-01-13)
- Gavin Cromwell (until 2025-04-15)
- Colin Bowe (until 2022-01-18)
Previous Owners
- Team Hascoeur Syndicate (until 2026-01-13)
- Patrick Joseph O'Leary (until 2025-05-06)
- Riverview Racing Syndicate (until 2025-04-15)
- Over The Sticks Syndicate (until 2023-08-03)
- Gavin Cromwell Racing Limited (until 2022-01-19)
Race History for Hascoeur Clermont
Difficult Decision
13yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: James Duggan(7)
Trainer: Oliver McKiernan
Rathcoole, Co Dublin
Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Breeding
Sire: Pointilliste (USA)
Dam: Good Thyne Lisa (IRE)
Damsire: Good Thyne (USA)
Breeder: Tom Phelan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Dual hurdle and chase winner who has won off higher marks in the past; not shown enough this year in recent months in either sphere to suggest a revival is imminent.
Comment
Won off higher marks in the past but no suggestion of late that a revival is imminent
Quotes
"Difficult Decision got a nice start and jumped brilliant all the way - Phillip Enright, jockey."
2022-12-29 - Limerick"Difficult Decision was a bit unlucky at Punchestown last time. I thought today was a bit short for him, he is really a three-miler, but he was a bit keen early on so we let him stride on and he was game - Oliver McKiernan, trainer."
2022-11-03 - Thurles"Difficult Decision was keen early on and that's why I kept holding onto him. He's been off a while but he had been ready to go all last year. Oliver didn't want to chance him on the good ground. He's a soft ground horse with plenty to learn - Barry Browne, rider"
2020-01-09 - ClonmelPrevious Owners
- Keep The Faith Syndicate (until 2022-10-07)
Race History for Difficult Decision
Bodhisattva
9yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Dylan Kidd(7)
Trainer: John C McConnell
Stamullen, Co Meath
Owner: The 119 Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Leading Light (IRE)
Dam: Honey Blond (IRE)
Damsire: Pilsudski (IRE)
Breeder: P & J Mills
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Strong stayer but winless in over three years and 1-24 over fences; positive run when fourth at Haydock two starts ago but didn't show much over the banks lto; mark continues to slide and shouldn't be discounted.
Comment
Winless in over three years but positive run at Haydock two starts ago; mark sliding
Quotes
"Bodhisattva is just a big galloper he galloped all the way to the line. He jumped really well and will make a 3-mile chaser some day - Gordon Elliott, trainer"
2022-03-12 - NavanPrevious Trainers
- Gordon Elliott (until 2023-05-29)
Previous Owners
- Robcour (until 2023-05-29)
Race History for Bodhisattva
Noble Talent
9yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Anna McGuinness(7)
Trainer: T J Nagle Jr
Mallow, Co. Cork
Owner: Mrs Ailish Glynn
Breeding
Sire: Getaway (GER)
Dam: Noble Motive (IRE)
Damsire: Oscar (IRE)
Breeder: Mrs U Nagle
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Has been struggling for over a year; three runs this year, pulling up twice and being well held over hurdles at Cork; slipping in the weights but little other reasons to recommend him back over fences up in trip in first-time blinkers.
Previous Owners
- Mrs Ailish Glynn (until 2026-06-01)
- T J Nagle Jr (until 2023-11-02)
Race History for Noble Talent
Justabitofyours
6yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jack G Gilligan(5)
Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
Athenry, Co Galway
Owner: E Lynch
Breeding
Sire: Jet Away (GB)
Dam: Blazing Dawn (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Declan J McGuinness
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Standout form in 14 starts came when beaten 1.75l by Je T'ai Porte at Limerick a year ago; not threatened to rediscover that run since and hasn't completed in last three starts; up in trip.
Comment
Standout run at Limerick last year; downhill since and hasn't completed in last three runs
Race History for Justabitofyours
Seventy Eight Team
8yo ch Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Conor Clarke(7)
Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
Athenry, Co Galway
Owner: P G Devine
Breeding
Sire: Mahler (GB)
Dam: Lady Hillingdon (GB)
Damsire: Overbury (IRE)
Breeder: T & H Kilkenny
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
A maiden in 18 starts, four over fences, but put in three fair efforts over fences last year, most notably when second to Hit The Frame at Wexford, before being pulled up at this track over hurdles 177 days ago; 5lb out of the handicap off basement mark here but could go well.
Comment
Maiden in 18 starts; 5lb out of the handicap here but a couple of fair efforts last year
Previous Owners
- Hurl 'N' Ball Syndicate (until 2025-06-05)
Race History for Seventy Eight Team
