3:40 Punchestown
A 23-runner division of the Ladbrokes 'Big Daily Boosts On Racing' Maiden Hurdle over 2m100y at Punchestown on good to yielding ground. The KTB numbers point to a race where several horses bring prior placed form on hurdles but consistency and upside remain in short supply across the field. Ferrybank tops the KTB Fit ranking on the strength of its profile and connections despite limited public figures, while Cailin Deas, Firebrand and others provide the main measurable form lines.
How the race shapes up
With a big field and no dominant front-runner identified, the pace shape looks likely to be on the steady side early. Several runners with prominent or mid-pack run-styles should populate the first half of the race, including Firebrand and Rosie's Wings. The key question will be whether the race develops enough pace for those coming from off the pace to close effectively or whether it plays to those who can race handily.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Ferrybank0/100
- 2Cailin Deas0/100
- 3Firebrand0/100
- 4Shing Shilla0/100
- 5Evangelic0/100
- 6Superficial0/100
- 7Ludus Magnus0/100
- 8Rosie's Wings0/100
- 9Inver Bay0/100
- 10Urinmydreams0/100
- 11Easter Bonnet0/100
- 12Jukebox Jolene0/100
- 13The Weighbridge0/100
- 14Lucky Signal0/100
- 15Pixie Hill0/100
- 16Matcho d'Agrostis0/100
- 17My Poetic Queen0/100
- 18Finns First0/100
- 19Drumadeise0/100
- 20Glendaars Crystal0/100
- 21Bethpage Theatre0/100
- 22Hardlee Trouble0/100
- 23Spellitoutforme0/100
The contenders
Ferrybank KTB Fit 0/100
Ferrybank is the KTB Selection. An 8-year-old trained by T M Walsh and ridden by Gavin Brouder, he tops the KTB Fit ranking. His ability is viewed positively by the KTB team despite the absence of RPR and Topspeed figures on his hurdles starts to date. The trainer and jockey combination receives a favourable read, and the horse is expected to handle the good to yielding going. Course form is not highlighted as a negative. His run-style should see him involved in the forward part of the race.
Cailin Deas KTB Fit 0/100
Cailin Deas brings the best recent form in the field with figures of 417U-3 and an RPR of 114. The 8-year-old is trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue with P J O'Hanlon in the saddle. First-time headgear is now applied, which the KTB assessment views as a positive. The trainer and jockey combination is read as a strength here, and the horse is expected to handle good to yielding ground. Course and distance are not listed as concerns. His ability places him firmly among the principals.
Firebrand KTB Fit 0/100
Firebrand arrives with solid placed form behind him, shown by figures of 22832- and an RPR of 116. The 6-year-old is trained by John J Nallen and ridden by Alan O'Sullivan who claims 7lb. The KTB read on the trainer and jockey is positive. He is expected to act on good to yielding going and has no noted issues with the course. His run-style is prominent, which could be an advantage if the race lacks early speed. Overall ability is rated highly within this maiden.
Shing Shilla KTB Fit 0/100
Shing Shilla has shown some ability but remains modest on current form with figures of 7386P- and an RPR of 93. The 6-year-old is trained by Adrian Sexton with Harry Sexton claiming 7lb in the saddle. The KTB assessment reads the trainer and jockey combination as modest. He should handle good to yielding ground and the course is not listed against him. His ability is viewed as limited at this level.
Evangelic KTB Fit 0/100
Evangelic is a 4-year-old with limited experience, shown by figures of 70 and a modest RPR of 67. Trained by R K Watson and ridden by Calum Hogan who claims 5lb, the KTB read on the trainer and jockey is modest. The horse is expected to handle good to yielding ground. Course and distance are not listed as concerns, but his overall ability is rated as modest. He remains early in his career.
The rest of the field
SuperficialKTB Fit 0/100
Superficial is a 4-year-old with figures of 78- and an RPR of 93. The KTB read on trainer Andrew McNamara and jockey Mike O'Connor is modest. He should handle the ground but his ability is viewed as modest.
Ludus MagnusKTB Fit 0/100
Ludus Magnus has figures of 6/40-4 and an RPR of 98. The KTB assessment of trainer Philip Fenton and jockey Niall Moore is modest. Expected to act on the going, but ability is modest.
Rosie's WingsKTB Fit 0/100
Rosie's Wings showed some promise with figures of 566-3 and an RPR of 95. The KTB read rates trainer Ross O'Sullivan and jockey Ricky Doyle as modest. Should handle the ground.
Inver BayKTB Fit 0/100
Inver Bay has figures of 4700- and a modest RPR of 90. Trainer Aidan Anthony Howard and jockey Peter Smithers receive a modest read from KTB. Ability is modest.
UrinmydreamsKTB Fit 0/100
Urinmydreams is modest on figures of 8-00 and an RPR of 39. The KTB read on trainer Norman Lee and jockey Conor Brassil is modest.
Easter BonnetKTB Fit 0/100
Easter Bonnet is trained by W P Mullins with Anna McGuinness claiming 7lb. Figures of 1P- give limited information but the KTB assessment is modest on current ability.
Jukebox JoleneKTB Fit 0/100
Jukebox Jolene showed modest form on debut with a figure of 7- and an RPR of 82. The KTB read on trainer Tom Dreaper and jockey Kieren Buckley is modest.
The WeighbridgeKTB Fit 0/100
The Weighbridge has figures of 72-7 and an RPR of 106. Trainer Simon Cavanagh and jockey Kevin Sexton receive a modest KTB read. Ability is modest at this stage.
Lucky SignalKTB Fit 0/100
Lucky Signal is trained by Gordon Elliott with James Smith claiming 5lb. Limited figures of 8-S and the KTB assessment rates ability as modest.
Pixie HillKTB Fit 0/100
Pixie Hill has shown little with figures of P-0. The KTB read on trainer Daniel Joseph O'Leary and jockey Luke Burke Ott is modest.
Matcho d'AgrostisKTB Fit 0/100
Matcho d'Agrostis has figures of F-F. Trained by Paul Nolan with Philip Donovan claiming 3lb, the KTB assessment rates him as modest.
My Poetic QueenKTB Fit 0/100
My Poetic Queen has limited public form. The KTB read on trainer Patrick Downey and jockey Alix Balfe is modest.
Finns FirstKTB Fit 0/100
Finns First is a 4-year-old with figures of 0-0 and an RPR of 89. Trainer Peter John Flood and jockey Liam McKenna receive a modest KTB read.
DrumadeiseKTB Fit 0/100
Drumadeise has an RPR of 67. The KTB assessment of trainer P Corkery and jockey Dylan Whelan is modest.
Glendaars CrystalKTB Fit 0/100
Glendaars Crystal showed modest form with a figure of 7 and an RPR of 56. Trainer Dermot A McLoughlin and jockey John Shinnick are read as modest.
Bethpage TheatreKTB Fit 0/100
Bethpage Theatre has figures of F9 and an RPR of 58. The KTB read on trainer Peter Fahey and jockey Ethan O'Sullivan is modest.
Hardlee TroubleKTB Fit 0/100
Hardlee Trouble showed little on debut with a figure of 7 and a poor RPR of 26. The KTB assessment is modest.
SpellitoutformeKTB Fit 0/100
Spellitoutforme has a single figure of 5 and an RPR of 41. Trainer Padraig Roche and jockey Aidan Kelly receive a modest KTB read.
KTB verdict
Ferrybank is the KTB Selection. The 8-year-old tops the Fit ranking for T M Walsh and Gavin Brouder, with the KTB team taking a positive view of his ability and the way his profile fits this race. He can make the most of what looks an ordinary maiden on paper. Cailin Deas brings the strongest recent RPR and the first-time headgear could sharpen her, while Firebrand has consistent placed form and a handy run-style that could suit the expected pace. Shing Shilla and a few others add depth but look limited on current ratings.
KTB Selection Ferrybank
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 06:19 UTC, 6 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybank | 125/1 | BetTom |
| Cailin Deas | 10/3 | BetTom |
| Firebrand | 3/1 | BetTom |
| Shing Shilla | 66/1 | BetTom |
| Evangelic | 150/1 | BetTom |
| Superficial | 11/2 | BetTom |
| Ludus Magnus | 12/1 | BetTom |
| Rosie's Wings | 9/2 | BetTom |
| Inver Bay | 150/1 | BetTom |
| Urinmydreams | 150/1 | BetTom |
| Easter Bonnet | 11/8 | BetTom |
| Jukebox Jolene | 100/1 | BetTom |
| The Weighbridge | 33/1 | BetTom |
| Lucky Signal | 28/1 | Midnite |
| Pixie Hill | 150/1 | BetTom |
| Matcho d'Agrostis | 66/1 | BetTom |
| My Poetic Queen | 100/1 | BetTom |
| Finns First | 150/1 | BetTom |
| Drumadeise | 66/1 | BetTom |
| Glendaars Crystal | 100/1 | BetTom |
| Bethpage Theatre | 66/1 | BetTom |
| Hardlee Trouble | 100/1 | BetTom |
| Spellitoutforme | 100/1 | BetTom |
This is the narrative read of the 3:40 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 is the KTB Selection?
Ferrybank
What is the highest RPR in the field?
Firebrand on 116
Which runner is wearing first-time headgear?
Cailin Deas
How many runners are there?
23
What is the race distance and going?
2m100y on good to yielding ground
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