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Punchestown 13:30

Race 1 Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Chase (3m 186y)

8th Jun 25

WinnerSpanish HarlemSP 1.53
Horse
Spanish Harlem
Jockey
S Cleary-Farrell
Trainer
W P Mullins
First on the docket is Spanish Harlem, a 7-year-old gelding, gearing up for the 3m 186y Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Chase at Punchestown, starting at 13:30. Spanish Harlem is trained by the powerhouse W P Mullins and will be ridden by S Cleary-Farrell. Currently sitting on a quite short live_price of 1.67, this lad's form hasn't been top-notch in recent races, with no wins from four outings over the last six months and a pretty empty win column in the last two years. However, the team Mullins connection might just do the trick, boasting a solid trainer win rate of 17% in the last six months. Quick glance at second in line, Baltic Bird, trained by W Durkan and guided by jockey P M O'Brien. At a value price of 4.33, this 6-year-old gelding has shown some promise with a win and relatively consistent performances highlighted by a recent win rating of 121. The bird seems in good feathers but might need to push a bit harder to outpace his rivals here. Third, we have Ballinrea, an 8-year-old running under the guidance of Roger Joseph McGrath with L Quinlan in the saddle. At a live price of 34, this one is definitely the long shot of the race. Recent form doesn't offer much hope either, having not won across several races in the last two years, although a slight uptick in form is noticeable with the trainer's win rate in recent times. While the top-pick Spanish Harlem's recent form doesn't scream certainty, the strong trainer stats and a favourable short price paint him as the likeliest to cross the line first today. Remember folks, it's all good fun till the last furlong! So, enjoy your betting and bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 8th June 2025

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Course SR 27.90% (from last 233 races)

Course & Distance SR 33.33% (from last 9 races)

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