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Punchestown 15:45

Race 5 John Dowling Memorial Maiden Hurdle (2m 7f 116y)

8th Jun 25

WinnerJoli TravailSP 3
Horse
Joli Travail
Jockey
Anna McGuinness
Trainer
W P Mullins
Racing at Punchestown, for the Race 5 John Dowling Memorial Maiden Hurdle at 15:45 (London time), has an interesting line-up, but all eyes might just be on Joli Travail. This 6-year-old gelding trained by W P Mullins and ridden by Anna McGuinness might just bring some magic to the track. Despite still being a maiden, Joli Travail carries quite promising odds at 2.88, placing him in the short-price category which generally indicates strong confidence from the market. His recent form hasn’t yielded wins, but under the guidance of Mullins, there's always a chance for a turnaround, especially given Mullins' notable 33% win rate over the past 30 days. Then there's Ludovico Sforza, 7 years of age and decked out with a live price of 6, which shows decent market respect. Trained by Jonathan Sweeney and piloted by M P O'Connor, the horse hasn’t shown much in previous races, so punters might keep their stakes conservative here. This entrant may not dazzle, but a surprise could be on the cards, especially with a capable jockey in the saddle. The third serious contender is Iceteem Flechois, another 7-year-old but with a whopping live price of 151, indicating a long shot bet. Ridden by R J Condon and trained by M C Griffin, a win here would be a major upset. Iceteem Flechois has shown little in the way of competitive form or results, making it a risky choice for anything but the most speculative of bets. Keep your wits about you, and your eye on Joli Travail for this Race 5 scenario. This could be where he finds his maiden win, and with backing like this, he's got every opportunity to succeed. So, why not take a chance on him? May the odds be ever in your favour, and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:17 am on 8th June 2025

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Course SR 27.90% (from last 233 races)

Course & Distance SR 28.57% (from last 21 races)

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