Punctuation (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Punctuation’s best going, distance and course
Punctuation is at his best over 2m 1f with some cut in the ground: he has won six of his 21 runs on good to soft or softer. Kempton suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from two visits. Three runs at Doncaster and two runs at Ascot have yet to produce a place.
Punctuation’s latest run
Last time out, Punctuation finished ninth of 11 in the Class 3 Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' Payouts Handicap Hurdle at Newbury on 28 November 2025, beaten 97¼ lengths by Keable. He started at 18/1 over 3m57y on soft ground under Nico de Boinville. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Punctuation’s official rating
His official rating is 130. He started 2025 on 133, rose to a peak of 137 and has been dropped 7lb since.
Punctuation’s trainer and jockey
James Bowen has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of four.
Punctuation’s pedigree: what the Dansili stock does
Punctuation is by Dansili out of Key Point, a Galileo mare.
Punctuation career record
Punctuation: peak ratings achieved
Punctuation form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Newbury | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| York | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 6 | 7 | 43% |
| Good To Soft | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Firm | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Standard To Slow | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 12 | 5 | 5 | 42% |
| 2m | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| 1m5f–1m6f | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Punctuation recent form: analyst notes
Punctuation race history and results
Punctuation breeding and pedigree
Punctuation FAQs
How many races has Punctuation won?
Eight of his last 28 starts.
What is Punctuation’s best distance?
2m 1f: four of his eight wins have come over 2m 1f, from nine runs at the trip.
Who is Punctuation’s sire?
Dansili. His dam is Key Point, by Galileo.
When does Punctuation run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Sat close to the pace on the rail - hit a flat spot 4 out - lost touch before 2 out - well held in 9th
Settled midpack early - asked for effort approaching 2 out - unable to challenge and drifted left with no threat before last - lost ground steadily to the line
Held up towards the back early - improved into midfield by halfway - asked for effort approaching the home turn - stayed on under pressure to take third
Settled towards the back early - improved into contention before three out - pushed along but drifted left and unable to threaten up the run-in