3:00 Punchestown
A competitive Ladbrokes 'Get More With Racing Bet Builder' Handicap Chase over 3m157y at Punchestown on good to yielding ground brings together a field of 17, several of whom arrive in decent nick. The official ratings are tightly bunched between 111 and 118, with little to choose on RPRs which range from 111 to 118. KTB numbers point to a race where proven stamina, recent form and trainer form will be key, and the selection stands out on the overall assessment.
How the race shapes up
With a mix of hold-up performers and prominent runners in the line-up the pace shape looks to be on the steady side, though there should be enough early speed to ensure a true test. Several in the field prefer to come from off the pace, which could make the ability to quicken off a steady gallop important late on. The key question is whether the selection can maintain his position and see off challengers from behind in what may become a test of stamina and positioning in the straight.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Le Grand Vert0/100
- 2Hascoeur Clermont0/100
- 3North Of Nashville0/100
- 4Bodhisattva0/100
- 5Sammy Smart0/100
- 6Secrecies Of Stone0/100
- 7Aclass0/100
- 8Seventy Eight Team0/100
- 9Noble Talent0/100
- 10Il Silenzio0/100
- 11Reve Inoui0/100
- 12A Year Older0/100
- 13Justabitofyours0/100
- 14Tiffiny's Girl0/100
- 15Pourquoi Poi0/100
- 16Mistyburn0/100
- 17Difficult Decision0/100
The contenders
Le Grand Vert KTB Fit 0/100
Le Grand Vert is the KTB selection and has the best overall profile according to the numbers. A 10-year-old with RPR of 116 and Topspeed of 96, he showed ability when fourth on his latest start having previously won and placed this season. Trained by Noel C Kelly, whose recent strike-rate and A-E with Carl Millar aboard in the saddle is noted positively. The combination of going, course and his proven ability over similar trips makes him the one to beat on KTB's assessment.
Hascoeur Clermont KTB Fit 0/100
Hascoeur Clermont arrives with RPR of 115 and is rated just a pound behind some of the top weights on official figures. His recent form of 700-94 shows a pair of placed efforts this year and he has the scope to build on that for David O'Sullivan. Liam Quinlan takes the ride and the trainer-jockey combination has a solid recent record. Effective on good to yielding ground and with stamina for this trip, he is one of the main dangers according to the KTB read.
North Of Nashville KTB Fit 0/100
North Of Nashville comes into the race off the back of a win and holds an RPR of 117. His form figures of 8P04-1 underline that he can produce his best when it matters, and the Colin Bowe yard is in solid order. Ricky Doyle is a positive booking and the horse has shown he handles similar conditions. With Topspeed of 104 he has the raw ability to go well if the race shape plays to his prominent style.
Bodhisattva KTB Fit 0/100
Bodhisattva is another with an RPR of 117 and he has shown flashes of useful form despite the P5049- figures. John C McConnell sends him out and the stable continues to perform well with its runners. Dylan Kidd claims 7lb which is a useful advantage, and the horse has the ability to figure if he can reproduce his better efforts. Good to yielding ground should suit and he has the stamina for the trip on KTB's view.
Sammy Smart KTB Fit 0/100
Sammy Smart holds an RPR of 117 and has consistent form with 1643-8 on his recent record. Thomas Gibney trains him and the yard's recent strike-rate is respectable with James Smith claiming 5lb. A 10-year-old with proven stamina, he has shown he goes well on this sort of ground and can be expected to run his race. The Topspeed of 105 suggests he has the pace to be involved if the race does not become too tactical.
The rest of the field
Secrecies Of StoneKTB Fit 0/100
Secrecies Of Stone has an RPR of 115 and showed a bit when fourth last time out on the back of /FP9-4. Paul Nolan's yard is going well and Alan O'Sullivan claims 7lb.
AclassKTB Fit 0/100
Aclass is the highest-rated on official figures with an RPR of 118 and recent form of 4472-5. J P Flavin trains him and Jordan Canavan claims 7lb.
Seventy Eight TeamKTB Fit 0/100
Seventy Eight Team holds an RPR of 116 but his recent form reads P245P-. Paul John Gilligan's stable is in reasonable order and Conor Clarke claims 7lb.
Noble TalentKTB Fit 0/100
Noble Talent has an RPR of 116 but arrives with modest recent form of P0P7P-. First-time headgear is applied by T J Nagle Jr with Anna McGuinness claiming 7lb.
Il SilenzioKTB Fit 0/100
Il Silenzio is rated 118 on RPR and showed ability with F/3P1- last season. Martin Brassil trains and his son Conor takes the ride with a 3lb claim.
Reve InouiKTB Fit 0/100
Reve Inoui has an RPR of 113 and recent form of /PP54-. J P Flavin is the trainer and Niall Moore claims 5lb.
A Year OlderKTB Fit 0/100
A Year Older holds an RPR of 112 and has won twice recently with form 8/1F-1. Karl Thornton trains and Ben Harvey takes the mount.
JustabitofyoursKTB Fit 0/100
Justabitofyours is a 6-year-old with RPR 113 but recent form of 70PP-U is modest. Paul John Gilligan trains with Jack G Gilligan claiming 5lb.
Tiffiny's GirlKTB Fit 0/100
Tiffiny's Girl is progressive with form 2221-2 and an RPR of 116. W J Burke trains and Eoghan Finegan claims 7lb.
Pourquoi PoiKTB Fit 0/100
Pourquoi Poi has an RPR of 115 and recent form 5158-6. Paul W Flynn is the trainer with Kieren Buckley in the saddle.
MistyburnKTB Fit 0/100
Mistyburn showed improved form to win last time with PP731- and an RPR of 114. P J Rothwell trains and P J O'Hanlon rides.
Difficult DecisionKTB Fit 0/100
Difficult Decision is a veteran of 13 with RPR 111 and form 6746-4. Oliver McKiernan trains with James Duggan claiming 7lb.
KTB verdict
Le Grand Vert stands out as the KTB selection on the supplied assessment and has the right blend of recent form, trainer and jockey statistics to take this. His ability to handle the ground and trip, allied to a solid RPR, gives him the strongest overall case. The main dangers are Hascoeur Clermont, who has run well of late, North Of Nashville coming off a win, and the consistent pair Bodhisattva and Sammy Smart who can all feature if the race falls their way.
KTB Selection Le Grand Vert
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 06:13 UTC, 6 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Le Grand Vert | 14/1 | BetTom |
| Hascoeur Clermont | 16/1 | BetTom |
| North Of Nashville | 9/2 | BetTom |
| Bodhisattva | 33/1 | BetTom |
| Sammy Smart | 12/1 | BetTom |
| Secrecies Of Stone | 14/1 | BetTom |
| Aclass | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Seventy Eight Team | 33/1 | BetTom |
| Noble Talent | 40/1 | Midnite |
| Il Silenzio | 15/2 | Midnite |
| Reve Inoui | 12/1 | BetTom |
| A Year Older | 6/1 | Bet365 |
| Justabitofyours | 40/1 | Midnite |
| Tiffiny's Girl | 15/2 | Bet365 |
| Pourquoi Poi | 13/2 | Bet365 |
| Mistyburn | 10/1 | BetTom |
| Difficult Decision | 20/1 | Midnite |
This is the narrative read of the 3:00 Punchestown. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Punchestown racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse does KTB identify as the selection?
Le Grand Vert is the fixed KTB Selection.
What is the expected pace shape of the race?
The pace shape looks to be on the steady side with a mix of hold-up and prominent runners.
Which runner is wearing first-time headgear?
Noble Talent is fitted with first-time headgear.
What are the highest RPR figures in the field?
Aclass and Il Silenzio share the highest RPR on 118, with several others on 117.
Which trainer has two runners in the race?
J P Flavin has Aclass and Reve Inoui, while Paul John Gilligan has Seventy Eight Team and Justabitofyours.
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