PunchestownMon, January 12, 2026

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12:48 Punchestown

The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle

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Winner EUR €7,080 - 16 runners

2m 35y

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Surface: T

Race Tip

MINO DES MOTTES (8) was well supported but just missed the placings when beaten 10L here. Clearly felt capable of better and leading yard usually know what they have got. Expect an improvement and if doing so will prove hard to beat. KILMEADEN (5) brings some smart flat form. Brought down when well fancied for hurdle debut and worth giving another chance. MADNESS D'ELLE (7) showed ability when 6L third at Auteuil on debut. Switches to a top yard and is easy to fancy on first outing for new connections. DEEP WATER BAY (2) proved progressive on the flat winning four races. Shaped well providing hurdle debut running 8L fifth at Leopardstown last month and may take another step forward. Keep safe.