Punchestown

Thursday, May 1, 2025ChaseClass 12m4f

LIGHTKEEPER faces his toughest test yet over fences but looks to be going places in this sphere and can complete the hat-trick. Last year's winner Lets Go Champ is feared most, whilst Riaan arrives on the back of a solid effort at Cheltenham and figures off a handy mark.

  • Lightkeeper
  • Lets Go Champ
  • Riaan
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Blue Lord
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 4/463P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    151
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced and generally below par subsequent to Grade 1 success at Leopardstown in December 2022. Disappointed when well supported in Topham Chase latest but had performed with credit when third in the Betfair Ascot Chase previously and can't be ruled out in first-time cheekpieces here.
  • 2. James Du Berlais
    J: J. J. SlevinT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 372/F3055-
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    150
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Not the easiest to win with but arrives on back of respectable fifth of 30 in Topham Chase at Aintree (21.1f, good) 26 days ago and remains fairly treated.
  • 7. Lets Go Champ
    J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 323/1638-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    109
    Verdict
    Last year's winner (off 8 lb lower) who disappointed at Fairyhouse when last seen in January but had posted good third in Paddy Power Gold Cup previously and has likely been aimed at this.
  • 13. Lightkeeper
    J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 44B67411-
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Opened account over fences at Down Royal in March and improved on that form when decisively taking 10-runner handicap chase at Wexford (19.4f, soft) 26 days ago. This is tougher but he must be taken seriously.
  • 12. Riaan
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 442P/0046-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Posted best effort of season when good sixth of 20 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Remains fairly treated and is one for shortlist.
  • 11. So Scottish
    J: A. P. KellyT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
    F: 02452700-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Frustrating customer who's been expensive to follow in recent seasons. Disappointed over fences at Cheltenham Festival and no impact on Flat since. Hard to be confident about.
  • 9. The King Of Prs
    J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 6F4/23108-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in January. Bit below form eighth of 30 in handicap chase (25/1) at Aintree (21.1f, good) 26 days ago. Claims on best form.
  • 14. Must Be Obeyed
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: T. Gibney, Ireland
    F: 32787345-
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Course winner. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, soft, 11/2) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
  • 8. Seddon
    J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 23/8P530-
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Nine wins from 35 NH runs. Bit below form tenth of 20 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft, 28/1) 48 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper.
  • 10. Mars Harper
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: P5200440-
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, below form thirteenth of 30 in handicap chase at Aintree (21.1f, good) 26 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
  • 15. Grange Walk
    J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
    F: 08644361-
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Won 8-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (21.3f, good to soft, 10/1) 20 days ago, driven out. Switches from hurdles to chase. Each-way claims.
  • 4. Adamantly Chosen
    J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 10/790590-
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Course winner. Bit below form eleventh of 30 in handicap chase (50/1) at Aintree (21.1f, good) 26 days ago. Others preferred.
  • 6. Indiana Jones
    J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
    F: 0/9079647-
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    88
    Verdict
    Course winner. 16/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Others more convincing.
  • 3. Visionarian
    J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: P014P860-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    87
    Verdict
    Latest win in chase at Gowran in October. 33/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) 87 days ago. Work to do.
  • 5. Fighting Fit
    J: C. G. O'DwyerT: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland
    F: 11294/63-
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    204
    Verdict
    15/2, good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Galway (19f, good to soft), having run of race. Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up against it.
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