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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle

Punchestown · 13:35 · Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · 2m2f190y · Good

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a controlled tempo with early leaders expected to establish a steady pace, though no clear front-runner is evident from the data, and all runners are drawn in the middle to outer sections. Green Heritage stands out as the only first-time appearance at this level, with no prior form or performance metrics to assess, making it a notable wildcard despite the lack of recent run data or track record. While the field is evenly matched in weight and training, the main danger comes from Rich Treasure, who has shown consistent performances in similar conditions and is trained by A D Leahy, a stable with a strong record in juvenile hurdle outings; Hansel The Purse also presents a potential threat due to his trainer’s recent success in mid-to-late pace races. Each-way appeal is present in the first-time entry, and value may be found in the less-traveled runners with no prior hurdle experience.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Lunar Stride (IRE) Kevin Sexton3.50
2Juarileo (IRE) Sarah Kavanagh17
3Green Heritage (IRE) J J Slevin2.25
4Hansel The Purse (IRE) Sean Flanagan11
5Rich Treasure (IRE) Darragh OKeeffe6.00
6Way Horn (GB) Mark McDonagh13

The AI's top pick Lunar Stride won. Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Lunar Stride
🥈Hansel The Purse
🥉Rich Treasure

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