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Punchestown 16:32

Race 7 Join Racing TV Now (1m 7f 165y)

15th Feb 26

Horse
Heldam
Jockey
Mr P W Mullins
Trainer
W P Mullins
Leading the pack for today's 16:32 race at Punchestown over the 1m 7f 165y distance, on heavy going, is Heldam, guided by Mr P W Mullins and trained by W P Mullins. At first glance, the odds of 2.0 depict him as the favorite, suggesting he's a strong contender in this race. Despite not clinching any wins recently, his closely watched performance this season hints that he's ripe for a victory soon. A noteworthy combination of jockey and trainer boosts Heldam's prospects, as Mr P W Mullins and W P Mullins showcase a reputable track record over the last 180 days with a 34% success rate when working together, which could play to Heldam's advantage. Diving a bit deeper into the statistical soup, Heldam doesn't have a prolific winning tally in past outings, evident from his racing stats over an extended period. However, don't let that deter you. The horse's potential seems to be carefully nurtured for a breakthrough, and with Mr P W Mullins' skilled navigating and W P Mullins' training finesse, a bet on Heldam could very well pay off today. Following Heldam is Little Ginger, saddled by Miss H Heffernan and trained by James Andrew Fahey, with staggeringly long odds of 81.0. This gelding's recent form doesn't kindle much confidence, holding a thin list of achievements and failing to leave a mark in recent races. Nevertheless, horse racing could always spring surprises, and the whopping odds might tempt a daring punt. A close third choice in the lineup is Soul Asylum, ridden by Mr H C Swan and trained by G Elliott, tagged at a price of 3.5. He is coming into today's race with a moderate level of expectation, backed by a more encouraging 26% strike rate for the jockey-trainer duo over 500 outings, although recent performances have been less than stellar. In summary, Heldam, today's predicted winner, stands out with the backing of strong team dynamics and is possibly on the edge of a shining moment. He's definitely one to watch. Best of luck to all the punters out there, and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 15th February 2026

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Course SR 26.17% (from last 386 races)

Course & Distance SR 29.59% (from last 98 races)

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