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Punchestown 16:10

Race 6 Ladbrokes 'Gaffer Of All Accas' Handicap Hurdle (2m 7f 180y)

7th Jun 25

Horse
Butchers Bill
Jockey
F Brickley
Trainer
G Elliott
First up, we have Butchers Bill, a 5-year-old gelding set to race at Punchestown over 2m 7f 180y on a going described as 'Good-good to yielding in places'. The race is scheduled for 16:10. Trained by G Elliott and ridden by F Brickley, Butchers Bill hasn't exactly been setting the world on fire with his recent performances, managing no wins in his last 180 days and holding a long-term strike rate that won't fill punters with confidence. However, what might catch the eye is the long odds of 15.0, which does put him in the value bet territory, albeit for the brave! Next, we have Ranger Billy, another contender in this race, aging gracefully at 9 years. Under the care of trainer E Doyle with P M O'Brien holding the reins, Ranger Billy arrives with similarly long odds at 15.0. This gelding has shown a bit of form over similar distances but remains winless in the recent past. What's interesting, though, is a semi-decent strike rate over the long term. Might be one for those looking for a seasoned horse with experience over such distances. Additionally, a quick nod to Kal... [remaining characters have reached the limit for the input constraints]
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:18 am on 7th June 2025

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Course & Distance SR 21.62% (from last 37 races)

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