PunchestownWed, February 18, 2026

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13:40 Punchestown

The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle

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Winner EUR €5,900 - 19 runners

2m 157y

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

STRAIGHT JOHN (11) improved from finishing sixth on debut attempting a Leopardstown maiden hurdle Boxing Day to place second in a Punchestown maiden hurdle. May go one better. BULGADEN CASTLE (5) represents notable connections. Lost out by 1L finishing runner-up contesting a Thurles maiden hurdle two months ago after placing third the start prior. Expected to challenge. DOCTOR ELVIS (6) placed a respectable third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle however failed to follow up when sixth in a jumpers flat race at Naas. Might bounce back. MARKET READY (8) cannot be discounted after placing third in a Cork maiden hurdle previously.