Race cards · Wed 18 Feb
Wednesday 18 February · Punchestown, Eire
16:45 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Flat Race
- Distance
- 2m 0f 157y
- Going
- Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 9999
- Runners
- 6
Race preview
With no form to go on, this is a difficult contest to assess. Representing top connections, GILI ISLAND appears the one to beat. Bought for 45,000 euros as a foal, the Crystal Ocean bay is a half-brother to Mr Incredible, an enigmatic but talented individual who filled the runner-up spot in the Midlands National of 2024. Littlebeen is the second choice, with this one a half-sister to stable companion Whatcouldhavebeen, a four-time winner who was placed at the highest level over flights. Successful with Heads Up here on Sunday, John McConnell saddles Brady Hartsfield and he is the most interesting of the remainder.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep Twisting | Miss N Fahey | M Fahey | 11 3 | 15-2 | ||
| 2 | Brady Hartsfield | Mr F R Buckley | J C McConnell | 11 10 | 7-4 | ||
| 3 | Littlebeen | Mr D Doyle | J P Fahey | 11 3 | 14-1 | ||
| 4 | Gili Island | Mr H C Swan | G Elliott | 11 10 | 6-5 | ||
| 5 | Betty's Glen | Ms K M Ryan | J J Hanlon | 11 3 | 18-1 | ||
| 6 | Born De Ceres | Mr O T Gilligan | P J Gilligan | 11 10 | 18-1 |