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Punchestown 14:40

Race 4 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series (2m 3f)

26th Jan 26

Horse
Doctor Du Mesnil
Jockey
Paul Townend
Trainer
W P Mullins
First up, we have the lovely lad Doctor Du Mesnil, a 6-year-old gelding who's due to run at Punchestown over 2m 3f, scheduled for 14:40 today. With a rich racing lineage under the guidance of the renowned W P Mullins, and expertise from jockey Paul Townend, this horse is certainly primed for a standout performance. As the recent races show, he's not been too busy over the past 30 days, but he has had exposure to this distance, notching up a win in one of his two starts over this period, suggesting he might find this race a touch familiar. His short odds of 1.57 reflect strong confidence from the market. Next in line is Springhill Warrior, trained by G Elliott and ridden by Jack Kennedy. A 5-year-old gelding trotting out in the very same race as Doctor Du Mesnil. In recent outings, Springhill Warrior hasn't lit up the tracks with wins, but he holds a somewhat intriguing price at 8.0. Though this warrior might not be wielding a robust form, underestimating an Elliott-trained horse could be folly, given the trainer's knack for pulling off some surprises. Bringing in Haveanothertry completes our trio to watch. Yet another G Elliott trainee but paired with jockey Danny Gilligan, this 5-year-old gelding has odds standing at a very long shot of 34. This runner appears to be more of a wildcard with meagre past performances and no wins on record over similar distances or courses, making it a less feasible pick for a win today but a potentially thrilling choice for those fond of long odds. No doubt, the safe money should be on Doctor Du Mesnil, with a stellar combination of seasoned jockey and acclaimed trainer along with advantageous live odds. Consider placing your bets, enjoy the thrill, and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 26th January 2026

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Course SR 26.80% (from last 362 races)

Course & Distance SR 20.69% (from last 58 races)

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