Punchestown Racecard - Thursday 2nd May

OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

THURSDAY 2ND MAY 2024 (E)

PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND.

TEL: 045 897704

FAX: 045 897319

CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill

EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com

WEBSITE: www.punchestown.com

TRUSTEES: F Heffernan Esq., S. C. Lawlor., N. Speirs Esq.

DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman), Ms L. Young, Mr R. O’Sullivan, Mr L. Queally, Mr J. Morris, Mr D. Ashmore, Mr C. O’Reilly and Mr N. Speirs

PRESIDENT OF THE KILDARE HUNT CLUB: Mr N. MacDermott Esq.

PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL

DAY THREE - 2ND MAY

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Raceday Stewards: Mr M.C. Hickey (Chairman)

Mr P. Caffrey

Ms. M. Cosgrave

Mr J. Collins

Mr L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan

Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr P. Moloney

Clerk of the Scales: Mr P.L. Malone

Starter:

Assistant Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Mr. P.F. Graffin

Mr D. Cullen

Mr A. L. McKeever

Mr. S. Quinn

Stewards Secretaries: Mr C.J. Sweeney & Mr L. Aspell

Medical Officers: Dr J. Pugh & Dr A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer:

Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Mr D. J. Condell & Mr D. Fennessy

Security Officers: Mr C. Gordon & Mr D. Buckley

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.

STAKEHOLDER:

Horse Racing Ireland

RACECOURSE FARRIER:

Mr. Eamon Behan

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr H. Dillon (Stableyard)

Mr T. Burns (Racetrack)

Mr. M. McRedmond (Racetrack)

Mr P. Traynor (Racetrack)

Mr K. McConnell (Parade Ring)

DOCTORS:

Dr M. Fay & Dr G. Fay No card authentic unless signed.

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (48) 9 11 12 (166)

O Declan Landy

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Arthur Fennelly

J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy

F 221p-31

Star Rating HHHH

CAPTAIN GUINNESS 7 N.H. WINS €373,265.20 C HANDICAP RATING 164

Rachael Blackmore 11.10 won 1 1/2L 49L from Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.10 and Funambule Sivola (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft

16/1 HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 8 1/2L 6L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft

6/4Fav HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 p.u. in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 23

5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft

Strong gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: won second successive Fortria Chase at Navan (by 7 lengths from Riviere d’Etel) in November: 17/2, also won 6-runner Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last time from Gentleman de Mee, idling run-in having looked in control last: unproven beyond 17f: acts on heavy going.

KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM

1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)

2. SADDLE CLOTH

3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH

4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN

5. AGE 6. ST 7. LB 8. LBS

9. COLOUR OF HORSE

B = BAY

BR = BROWN

CH = CHESTNUT

GR = GREY

RO = ROAN

10 SEX OF HORSE

C = COLT

F = FILLY

G = GELDING

H = HORSE

M = MARE

11. SIRE (FATHER)

12. DAM (MOTHER)

13. FORM GUIDE

14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES

15. FORM COMMENT

- = NEW RACING SEASON

/ = MISSED RACING SEASON

P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE

F = HORSE FELL

U = RIDER UNSEATED

R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE

CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE

B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN

S = HORSE SLIPPED

R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE

D = DISQUALIFIED

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Friends of Punchestown,

On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to day three of the 2024 Punchestown Festival We say it time and time again, although it really is the people that make Punchestown, it simply would not be the same without you. We truly thank you for supporting us by joining us at the races today. We have a made a number of strategic changes to the festival this year with the aim of improving and enhancing what that the Punchestown experience has to offer which we really hope you will enjoy.

Festival Thursday is all about stamina as the Grade 1 €300,000 Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle takes centre stage on day three I would like to welcome all the team from Ladbrokes who are long standing supporters of Punchestown back to the Home of Irish Jump Racing. I would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our sponsors today and indeed over the five days for their continued support. It is their involvement that enables us to showcase the highest calibre of equine and sporting talent on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season. Although the season is far from over as we all gather to celebrate the biggest week of the year on the Irish Racing Calendar, with €3.5 million in prizemoney, featuring 12 Grade 1 Contests.

Today also features the famous Mongey Communications Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup which is one of the highlights of the year at Punchestown and a spectator favourite. Punchestown boasts the only cross-country course in Ireland, a race over four miles with 35 obstacles to be encountered it’s certainly hard to believe that this race often produces the tightest of finishes. This years renewal is also the penultimate leg of the prestigious Crystal Cup and we welcome those who have travelled for that in particular

The Goffs Punchestown Sale is scheduled to take place this evening after racing in the fitting location of the Punchestown winner’s enclosure. A select number of top bumper and point to point winners who have impressed over the last number of weeks will go under the hammer to the leading trainers, owners and bloodstock agents in the industry. It’s a fantastic spectacle and we look forward to welcoming many of them back to the winner’s enclosure at Punchestown as their careers continue

We’re thrilled to see such an array of notable entries from the U.K. throughout the week who are set to renew rivalries again on Irish soil The U.K. involvement is such an integral part of our festival and we sincerely thank all trainers, owners, jockeys and racing fans for making the extra effort to travel to Punchestown. We really do hope you enjoy the experience, and we wish you every success and a safe journey home

The Punchestown Festival really is something to savour and we hope that you enjoy the action on and off the track with a host of entertainment lined up for all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment of the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and hopefully you get a few winners as well!

I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Boodles Champion Hurdle the feature highlight on Day 4 with the first race going to post at 3.40pm.

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Kindest Regards

Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown

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ABOUT TOWN

ABANDONMENT

SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

BINOCULAR HIRE

BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.

BOTTLE & GLASS

RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.

CASH FACILITIES

THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS

CLOAK ROOM

THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.

EVACUATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.

LOST PROPERTY

ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.

MEDICAL CENTRE

THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.

TRANSPORT

A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.

REFUSAL & REMOVAL

PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS.

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND

Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Drive responsibly on and off-road.

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BOWMORE (IRE) (137)

O Alan Halsall

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Swordlestown Little J Darragh O’Keeffe Br Br g Vadamos (FR) - Theola F 45-133-

BOWMORE 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 123

5/2Fav HR121 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 3 3/4L hd 3rd to Pakens Rock 10.7 THU 17 DEC 23 16rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld

3/1 HR121 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 1/2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Williamstowndancer 11.1 ROS 10 JUL 23 8rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld

5/6Fav M.P. O’Connor 11.4 won 7L 21L from Dark Note (GB) 11.3 and Johnny M 11.0 WEX 21 JUN 23 11rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Gd

Third of 16 behind Pakens Rock beaten 4l at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle

(yielding) in December last year. 2 HOLLY (FR) (33)

O John P McManus

T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (in GB)

B Mr Cyrille Gombeau & Mrs Lise Gombeau J Peter Smithers (7) Br B f Voiladenuo (FR) - Righty Malta (FR) F 8-85-142 Star Rating HHHH HOLLY (FR) 5 NH WINS: €95,400  HANDICAP RATING 123

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 10.10 1/2L 2nd to Brentford Hope (GB) 12.0 HAYDOCK PARK 30 MAR 9rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 144yds Sft

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.12 2L 7L 6 1/2L 4th to Mr Freedom (GB) 12.0 PLUMPTON 4 MAR 6rn hcp hdl (0-125)1m 7f 195yds Sft

Richie McLernon 11.8 won 7 1/2L 2L from Autumn Return 12.0 and Shelikesthelights 11.4 MARKET RASEN 9 JAN 6rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 125yds Gd /Sft

Beaten 1/2l by Brentford Hope when second of 9 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (soft) in March.

3 ZOFFANIEN (IRE) (13)

O Liam Mulryan T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B Wertheimer & Frere

7 12 0 (168)

J Mr D Allen (7) Br B g Zoffany - Australienne F f50-353 Star Rating HHH

ZOFFANIEN 2 FLAT WINS €13,250.00 3

6/1 HR123 J.P. Shinnick 10.12 hd 6 1/2L 3rd to Cheerful Chap 10.6 BAL 19

7rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 144yds Sft

14/1 HR123 D. King 11.6 10L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to American Money 10.11 NAAS 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 144yds Sft 18/1 HR123 D. King 11.4 4 3/4L 2L 3rd to Little Mixup

Third of 7 behind Cheerful Chap beaten 7l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (soft) last month.

4 MEDIA NARANJA (IRE) (48) 5 11 13 (167) O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Whitebarn Farming Ltd J Danny Gilligan (5) Br B f Yeats - Inch Native F 2358-40

J.C. Gainford 10.2 17L 12th of 16fn, 17rn to Absurde (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Hvy 11/1 HR122 J.W. Kennedy 10.8 6L 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Brucio (GB) 10.2 LEP 4 FEB 19rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 2f Sft 5/1 HR123 Sam Ewing 11.11 37L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Your Honor 10.11 LIM 29

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hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy Beaten 17l behind Absurde at 100-1 when 12th of 17 on her latest outing at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (heavy) in March.

O Ciaran John Mooney

T Thomas Cooper, Kerry

B Dominique Pinelli, Adrian Carroux

J Danny Mullins Br B g Ballingarry - Bel Jouvence (FR) F 4f7734- (TStrap)

Star Rating HHH

GARRYBELLO (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €25,300.00  HANDICAP RATING 121

11/4 R. Coakley 9.12 (TS) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Morning Logic 9.7 DUN 20 DEC 23 13rn mdn 1m 4f Std

50/1 R. Coakley 9.13 (TS) 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Saturn 9.5 DUN 29 NOV 23 12rn mdn 1m 4f Std

18/1 HR122 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.7 (TS) 18L 7th of 17 to Dancing Jeremy 10.7 here 11 OCT 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

Finished 18 1/2l behind Dancing Jeremy when seventh of 18 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (soft) in October. 6

ALLEN (FR) (32) 5 11

O Thurloe Thoroughbreds Ireland Limited T W P Mullins, Carlow B M Bruno Vagne & M Damien Vagne J Paul Townend Br B f Great Pretender - Concerto D’allen (FR) F 21-54p Star Rating HHH

JUDICIEUSE ALLEN (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 HANDICAP RATING 121

80/1 P.T. Enright 11.5 p.u. in race won by Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn

9/2 A.P. Heskin 10.9 3 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Bioluminescence 10.9 LIM 10 MAR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f 60yds Hvy 9/1 A.P. Heskin 10.10 12L 5th of 7 to Jade De Grugy (FR) 10.10

Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in a race won by Jade De Grugy in March on her latest outing.

O Ask Dot Syndicate T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath B B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy J Eoin Walsh Br Gr g Dark Angel - Back In The Frame (GB) F 456-165 (V,T) Star Rating HHH

WALHAAN 4 FLAT WINS €34,160.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00  HANDICAP RATING 121 11/1 HR83 J. Kearney 9.11 (V) (TS) 7L 5th of 13 to Mr Rango 9.12 LEP 10 APR hcp (50-85)1m 2f Hvy J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (V) (TS) 3 1/2L 6th of 14 to Inspiritus 9.4 LINGFIELD PARK 29 MAR hcp (71-90)1m 2f Std 7/2 HR80 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 (V) (TS) won 1/2L 1/2L from Emeric 9.1 and Tara Power 7.11 DUN 15 MAR 11rn hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 19.9sec

Finished 13l behind One Last Tango when sixth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in December.

O Eamonn Hickey & Ger Finn Partnership T Terence O’Brien, Cork B Ms C Corrigan & Tom Conway J John Shinnick (7) Br B g Yeats - Quiet Thought F 4f-811p Star Rating HH WHISKEYWEALTH 5 N.H. WINS €52,805.00  HANDICAP RATING 121

John Shinnick 10.1 p.u. in race won by Sans Bruit (FR) 10.2 AINTREE 11 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Sft

5/2Fav HR125 J.P. Shinnick 10.10 won 1 3/4L 7L from Mount Frisco 10.2 and Figaroc (FR) 11.12 GOW 9 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m Hvy

2/1Fav HR113 J.P. Shinnick 11.11 won 2 3/4L 2L from Verbal Sparring 10.4 and Desert Friend 11.7 NAAS 10 FEB 10rn hcp hdl (80-116)1m 7f 175yds Hvy

Pulled up 2 out when 8-1 at Aintree over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Sans Bruit last month on his latest outing.

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25/1 HR122 M.P. Walsh 11.12 p.u. in race won by Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Hvy 16/1 HR123 Sam Ewing 11.5 20L last of 8 to Morricone 10.0 here 5 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 198yds Sft/Hvy M.P. Walsh 11.7 17L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Pyramid Place 10.8 CHEPSTOW 14 OCT 23 hcp hdl 2m 3f 100yds Hvy

Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Alpesh Amin in February on his latest outing.

O Robcour

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mme Louise Collet-Vidal & Mme Camille Collet-Vidal

J Jack Kennedy Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Fleur Des Villes (FR) F 15-313 Star Rating HHHHH

UNDENIABLE ALIBI (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 119

15/2 HR119 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 2L hd 3rd to Toto Too 11.9 NAAS 4 APR 10rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 8/13Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won 1L 2 3/4L from Whatsyourproblem 11.12 and Stickman 11.5 CLON 15 FEB 10rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 16/5 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 7L 14L 3rd to Western Diego 11.12 FAIR 27 JAN 11rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m on heavy ground. Third of 10 behind Toto Too beaten 2 1/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

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CATENA ZAPATA (IRE) (31) 6 11 9 (163) O OTI Racing T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Woodtown House Stud J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Pretty Priceless F 2-236-27 (TStrap)

Star Rating HHH

CATENA ZAPATA 2 FLAT WINS €15,045.00 HANDICAP RATING 118 12/1 HR119 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 (TS) 20L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to Implicit (FR) 11.5 FAIR 1 APR hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

11/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 12L 2nd to Anotherway (FR) 11.12 here 29 JAN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 30yds Hvy 17/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 38L 6th of 22fn, 25rn to Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.12 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Well beaten at 12-1 behind Implicit when seventh of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

O Saddle Her Up Syndicate

T Barry J Fitzgerald, Carlow

B J C Condon

J Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Rehearsed F 0-02451 Star Rating HHHH BALLYCALLAN KING 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP

11/2 HR108 S. Cleary-Farrell 10.13 won 10L 1 1/4L from Rockbrook 10.7 and Starman (FR) 11.8 LIM 11 APR 8rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Hvy

100/30 HR109 S. Cleary-Farrell 10.11 (BK) 16L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Chosen Witness 11.12 THU 5 MAR mdn hdl 2m 52yds Hvy

13/2 HR109 S. Cleary-Farrell 10.13 7L nk 1L 4th to Theatre Native 11.3 FAIR 24 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Rockbrook by 10l, his first win in 12 starts.

O Good Counsellors Syndicate T Anthony McCann, Monaghan B Godolphin

J J J Slevin Br Ch g Iffraaj (GB) - Perfect Light F u2932-p (Hood) Star Rating

LUMINOUS LIGHT (GB) 1

8/1 HR118 J.J. Slevin 11.8 (H) p.u. in race won by Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Hvy

5/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 (H) 5 1/2L 2nd to Your Honor 10.11 LIM 29

23 10rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy

28/1 HR116 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (H) 1 3/4L 5L 3rd to Waterford Whispers 11.4 FAIR 2 DEC 23 11rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft

Pulled up at the last when 8-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Alpesh Amin in February on his

NARA (FR) (51)

O John P McManus

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Bloodstock Agency Limited

J Mark Walsh Br B f Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Natsuke (FR) F 14-47 (H,T) Star Rating HHH

NARA (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €32,660.00  HANDICAP RATING 121

M.P. Walsh 11.4 (H) (TS) 21L 7th of 13fn, 22rn to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Hvy

3/1 M.P. Walsh 11.7 (TS) 5L 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Eagle Fang 11.0 NAAS 10 FEB 5rn hdl 1m 7f 175yds Hvy 11/2 M.P. Walsh 10.3 (H) 1/2L 18L 3L 4th to Nurburgring 10.10 FAIR 3 DEC 23 10rn hdl Grade 3 2m Sft

Well beaten at 22-1 behind Lark In The Mornin when seventh of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (heavy) in March.

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RUMI (GB) (8)

O E J O’Grady T E J O’Grady, Tipperary

6 11 6 (160)

B Lady Juliet Tadgell J Phillip Enright Br Br g Harzand - Donatia (GB) F 10-57f-1 (Hood) Star Rating HHHH

RUMI (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €7,816.80 1 N.H. WIN €7,965.00 HANDICAP RATING 115 16/1 HR63 C. Horgan 9.7 (H) won hd 4 1/2L from Valleyoftheeagles 9.6 and Dollar Value (USA) 9.4 GOW 24 APR 14rn hcp (47-65)1m 5f 160yds Yld 3min 21.1sec

50/1 T. Ryan 11.7 (H) fell in race won by Senecia 11.12 BAL 2 MAY 23 10rn

2m 1f Gd 25/1 P.T. Enright 11.3 (H) (TS) 37L 7th of 9 to Nucky Johnson 11.4

O Gillian Cody T R P Cody, Kilkenny B Ballygallon Stud Limited J Donagh Meyler Br Gr g Teofilo - Walkamia (FR) F 45D5-016 (TStrap)

5/1 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.8 (TS) 5 1/4L 6th of 9 to Satono Chevalier 9.1 DUN 8

4f

7/1 HR78 D. McMonagle 8.13 (TS) won 5L 1 1/4L from Yokkell 8.12 and Eskimo Komet 8.4 DUN 2 FEB 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 2min 36sec 18/1 HR78 J. Coen 10.1 (CP) (TS) 7 1/2L 11th of 13 to Old Peculier (GB) 9.3 DUN 12 JAN hcp (50-80)1m 4f Std

Beaten 28l behind Samui at 16-1 when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft) in September.

O Paul Carty &Natalie Gilligan Partnership T Paul John Gilligan, Galway B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum J Jack Gilligan (7) Br B g Sea The Stars - Zeeba F 326110 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

ZEEBAND 4 FLAT WINS €75,872.00 2 N.H. WINS €14,160.00  HANDICAP RATING 115 Jack G. Gilligan 10.8 (TS) 12L 10th of 19 to El Jefe 9.9 AINTREE 12 APR hcp hdl 2m 103yds Sft 100/30Fav HR106 J.G. Gilligan 11.7 (TS) won 5 1/2L 12L from Grace Faraday 10.6 and Surf Club 10.11 LIM 24 MAR 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Hvy 11/2 HR101 J.G. Gilligan 11.8 (TS) won nk 8L from Master Otis 11.10 and Crooked Tannie 11.12 LEP 3 MAR 15rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

Beaten 12l behind El Jefe at 17-2 when 10th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m (soft) last month.

19 HANDS ON (IRE) (200)

M.P.

10rn mdn hdl 2m 20yds Yld/Sft 14/1 M.P. Walsh 10.8 s/hd 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Nurburgring(disq) 11.0 LIST 17 SEP 23 6rn hdl 2m Gd A winner at 9-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding -

O Lumper Lane Syndicate

T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary

B Mr Brett Merry

J Philip Donovan (5) Br B g Doyen - Firey Witness F 3030-82 (TStrap)

21 THE SHANTOU KING (IRE) (9) 7 11 4 (158)

O Aengus King T Aengus King, Clare B Victor Connolly

J Mark McDonagh (3) Br B g Shantou (USA) - Par Street F 71p4-64 (C,T) Star Rating HH THE SHANTOU

50/1 HR113 M.M. McDonagh 11.3 1 1/4L s/hd 1 1/2L 4th to The Busy Fool 11.7 TIPP 23 APR 9rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m Yld 28/1 HR115 M.M. McDonagh 11.1 (CP) (H) (TS) 44L 6th of 7 to Flamborough (GB) 11.11 CK 6 JAN nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR116 P.T. Enright 12.0 (CP) (TS) s/hd 2 1/4L 13L 4th to Starman (FR) 11.4 LIM 29 DEC 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Finished 3l behind The Busy Fool when fourth of 9 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m (yielding) last month.

O Force Fifteen Syndicate T Paul W Flynn, Longford B Sean Foley J Ben Kennedy (7) Br Ch g Red Jazz (USA) - Saffey of Nowhere F 229-726 (C,T)

100/30Fav HR49 D. McMonagle 9.3 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 6th of 14 to Nusra 9.9 DUN 26 MAR hcp (47-65)2m Std

14/1 HR109 B.P. Kennedy 11.7 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Miss Gherkin 10.8 LEP 3 MAR 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft

9/1 HR111 B.P. Kennedy 11.7 (TS) 33L 7th of 10 to Whiskeywealth 11.11 NAAS 10 FEB hcp hdl (80-116)1m 7f 175yds Hvy

Beaten 2l behind Miss Gherkin at 14-1 when 2nd of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in March.

O J P O’Flaherty & Mark E Phelan & Mrs John Harrington & Richard Galway T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L J N de Boinville Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana F 224-229 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH

PIGEON HOUSE  HANDICAP RATING 118

K.M. Donoghue 11.2 29L 9th of 13fn, 22rn to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Hvy

9/4 HR119 P. Townend 11.7 6L 2nd to Karl Des Tourelles (FR) 11.7 GOW 17 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 8/1 C.D Smithers 11.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Highwind (FR) 11.7 here 15 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 2m 37yds Sft

Well beaten at 50-1 behind Lark In The Mornin when 9th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (heavy) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Edelle Logan T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Zcjd

hdl 2m 30yds Hvy

4/1 HR104 J.W. Kennedy 10.13 won 10L 4L from Stockdale 11.0 and Bayou Belle 10.7 DRYL 23 JAN 9rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 33yds Sft 10/1 C.P. Millar 10.1 12L 5th of 9 to Bunting (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

Finished 14l behind Eagles Reign when fourth of 6 at 5-4fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in January.

O Anna Mary Kehoe/Cloud Eight Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Kingsclere Stud

J Sean Flanagan Br B g Nathaniel - Averami (GB) F 2-05581

Star Rating HHH

CLUB MANAGER (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €8,233.20 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00  HANDICAP RATING 113

11/1 HR104 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Mary’s Pride 11.8 and Run For Harry 11.10 BELW 24 APR 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f Gd/Yld

125/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.2 32L 8th of 16fn, 20rn to Faulty (GB) 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft

33/1 K.E Buckley 11.7 26L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Charming Star 11.2 NAV 2 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Mary’s Pride by 1 3/4l, his first win in four starts.

RESERVES

O Oak Lodge Farm Ltd T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Sinead & Paul Leahy & Craig Lennon

J Br Bl Gr g Markaz - Stained Glass (GB) F 7878-51 (Hood) Star Rating HHH

MACINAMILLION 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 112

12/1 HR102 A. Balfe 10.5 (H) won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Aboy Joey 10.6 and The Banger Doyle 11.11 CK 1 APR 15rn hcp hdl 2m Sft

22/1 HR102 A. Balfe 10.11 (H) 13L 5th of 17fn, 19rn to Hillsdale 11.6 NAAS 10 MAR hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 116yds Sft

80/1 R.A. Doyle 11.0 69L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Fratas 10.7 FAIR 7 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Aboy Joey by 1/2l. Reserve.

27 GRAPPA NONINO (IRE) (238) 5 11 3 (157) O Colvin G Ryan T D K Weld, Kildare B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd J Jordan Gainford Br B g Teofilo - Antique Platinum F 108164- Star Rating HHH

GRAPPA NONINO

112 100/30 HR73 C.D. Hayes 9.2 2 1/4L 4 1/4L hd 4th to Extensio 9.2 CLON 7 SEP 23 9rn Ext hcp 2m 144yds Gd

Saffie Osborne 8.3 6L 6th of 14 to Forza Orta 9.3 YORK 23 AUG 23 hcp 2m 56yds Gd /Frm 10/1 HR67 C.D. Hayes 9.11 won 3/4L 3 1/2L from Zileo (GB) 9.7 and Nostra Casa 9.4 CUR 13 AUG 23 21rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 3min 5.8sec

Finished 7l behind Extensio when fourth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good) in September last year.

28 ELUSIVE PRINCE (IRE) (32) 5 11 3 (157)

O Robert Finnegan T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Jodie, Katie & Rosie Foley J Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Lorabelle F 140-3 Star Rating HHH ELUSIVE PRINCE HANDICAP RATING 112

16/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 12L 3/4L 3rd to Rath Gaul Boy 11.12 FAIR 31 MAR 20rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 18/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 29L 11th of 16 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft

13/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.11 10L 2 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Loughglynn 11.12 here 16 NOV 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 175yds Sft

Third of 20 behind Rath Gaul Boy beaten 13l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in March.

C,T worn by No 21, No 22 CPiece worn by No 23 H,T worn by No 15 Hood worn by No 13, No 16, No 26 TStrap worn by No 5, No 11, No 17, No 18, No 20 V,T worn by No 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Undeniable Alibi (FR), 8/1 Catena Zapata, Ballycallan King, 10/1 Judicieuse Allen (FR), 12/1 Bowmore, Holly (FR), Whiskeywealth, Nara (FR), Killeemore Lad, Club Manager (GB), 14/1 Media Naranja, Answering, 16/1 Rumi (GB), Hands On, Clever Currency, Timeless Piece, 20/1 Zoffanien, Garrybello (FR), Luminous Light (GB), Pigeon House, 25/1 Walhaan, War Correspondent, Zeeband, The Shantou King, 33/1 Sign From Above 2023 - 1st Broomfield Bijou 2nd By Your Side (GB) 3rd Feu Du Bresil (FR) (4 min. 0.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

UNDENIABLE ALIBI debuts in handicaps and has recent form. A point-to-point winner, he won a February maiden at Clonmel and then ran well when finishing third at Naas last month, form which was franked by the fourth-placed horse Rumi returned from a year off the track when winning on the Flat at Gowran His fifth-placed effort behind Irish Point in March 2023 reads very well and he’s one to note Ballycallan King won quite easily at Limerick recently but has been raised 9lb

WIN: UNDENIABLE ALIBI

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: RUMI

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%)

runs JUDICIEUSE ALLEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%)

runs JUDICIEUSE ALLEN

Fancy That: J Harrington won this race in 2014, 2017 and 2019 The stable runs PIGEON HOUSE today. Longest Traveller: GARRYBELLO trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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of €50,000 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 55 Yards

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SAINT ROI (FR) (21)

O John P McManus

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B P E Guilloux, Jack Thomas, F B Dasque

J Aidan Kelly (5) Br Br g Coastal Path (GB) - Sainte Vigne (FR) F 43-4562 (TStrap)

SAINT ROI (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €152,646.50  HANDICAP RATING 152

Mark Walsh 11.8 (TS) 4L 2nd to Sans Bruit (FR) 10.2 AINTREE 11 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Sft M.P. Walsh 11.10 (TS) 17L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Unexpected Party (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft

66/1 HR151 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (TS) 65L last of 5 to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft

Beaten 4l by Sans Bruit when second of 15 at 9-2fav on his latest outing at Aintree over 2m (soft) last month.

2 BLOOD DESTINY (FR) (32)

O Roaringwater Syndicate

T W P Mullins, Carlow B G Samain

J Paul Townend Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - High Blood (FR) F 921-213 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH

BLOOD DESTINY (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €46,610.00 HANDICAP RATING 150

6/4Fav HR152 P. Townend 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Spillane’s Tower 11.12 FAIR 31 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

8/11Fav P. Townend 11.1 (TS) won 6 1/2L 8 1/2L from Spillane’s Tower 11.8 and Flanking Maneuver 11.1 NAV 2 MAR 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m Hvy

2/5Fav P. Townend 10.12 (TS) 2L 2nd to Spillane’s Tower 11.2 here 14 JAN 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 3f 146yds Sft

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from heavy to soft - heavy. Third of 7 behind Spillane’s Tower beaten 3 1/2l at 6-4fav on his latest outing in the Grade 1 WillowWarm Gold Cup at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

PHIL (IRE) (12)

O Mrs J Donnelly T W P Mullins, Carlow B Mr K D Cotter

J Danny Mullins Br B g Walk In The Park - Synthe Davis (FR) F 1613-15 (H,T) Star Rating HHH

UNCLE PHIL 5 N.H. WINS €88,500.00 HANDICAP RATING 149

P. Townend 11.12 (H) (TS) 30L 5th of 6 to Tommy’s Oscar 12.0 AYR 20 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 110yds Sft 11/2 HR139 P. Townend 10.12 (H) (TS) won 3 3/4L 2L from Lucid Dreams 10.10 and Letsbeclearaboutit 11.9 FAIR 13 JAN 11rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 1f 60yds Sft 5/1 HR130 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.4 (H) (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Imagine (FR) 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 4rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 43yds Sft

Well beaten at 9-2 behind Tommy’s Oscar when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (soft) last month.

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SOLNESS (FR) (50) 6 11 10 (164) O Bronsan Racing T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B M L Bloodstock Limited J Oakley Brown (5) Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) F 2251-30 (C,T) Star Rating HHH SOLNESS (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €54,335.00

J. J. Slevin 11.7 (TS) 42L 11th of 12fn, 16rn to Unexpected Party (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft 4/1Fav HR147 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 2 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Madara (FR) 10.10 LEP 3 FEB 11rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft 7/1 HR138 C. Stone-Walsh 10.9 (TS) won 6L 2L from Fighting Fit (GB) 10.13 and Dont Go Yet 10.0 FAIR 2 DEC 23 12rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 1f Sft

Well beaten at 12-1 behind Unexpected Party when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

O Barry Connell

T Barry Connell, Kildare

B Mrs M Brophy

J Michael O’Sullivan Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Princess Gaia F 011p-17- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

ENNISKERRY 1 FLAT WIN €6,785.00 4 N.H. WINS €47,495.00 HANDICAP RATING 147

7/1 HR148 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.7 (TS) 17L 7th of 20fn, 22rn to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

5/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.7 (TS) won 6L nk from Mon Coeur 11.2 and Whatawit (GB) 11.2 LEP 22 JUN 23 17rn mdn 1m 7f Gd 3min 17sec

28/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Mighty Potter (FR) 11.12 FAIR 4 DEC 22 10rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 165yds Sft

Beaten 18l behind Ash Tree Meadow at 7-1 when seventh of 22 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Tote Galway Plate at Galway over 2m 6f (good - yielding) in August last year. 6

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GOLD (IRE) (31)

11 11 8 (162)

O Michael O’Dowd & T H Stanley & Ms Ann P Nolan & R Kennedy T Patrick T Foley, Carlow B Jarliath McCarthy J Conor Smithers (7) Br B g Gold Well (GB) - Julia’s Girl F 106-524 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

REBEL GOLD 5 N.H. WINS €84,370.00 C

HANDICAP RATING 146

50/1 HR147 P.T. Enright 11.7 (TS) 9L 16L 9L 4th to Journey With Me 11.7 FAIR 1 APR 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 160yds Hvy

14/1 HR143 P.T. Enright 11.8 (TS) 5 1/2L 2nd to Ferny Hollow 11.1 NAAS 25 FEB 6rn chse Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy

22/1 HR144 C. Stone-Walsh 11.4 (TS) 12L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Madara (FR) 10.10 LEP 3 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft

Well beaten at 50-1 behind Journey With Me when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 McInerney Properties Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. 7 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (21) 7 11 6 (160)

O French Connection Partnership T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B M David Giraudeau & M Philippe Moreau J Conor Stone-Walsh (5) Br B g Coastal Path (GB) - Belle Du Bresil (FR) F 8f-2233 (C,T) Star Rating HHHH PATH D’OROUX (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €26,255.00 C HANDICAP RATING 144

Keith Donoghue 11.2 (CP) (TS) 4L 7L 3rd to Sans Bruit (FR) 10.2 AINTREE 11 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Sft

K.M. Donoghue 11.0 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Unexpected Party (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 16rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft

9/2 HR136 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Madara (FR) 10.10 LEP 3 FEB 11rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft

Third of 15 behind Sans Bruit beaten 11l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m (soft) last month.

O N Collins

T Cian Collins, Meath

B Mr Noel Collins

J Jack Kennedy Br B g Dylan Thomas - Polly Anthus (GB) F 16223-4 Star Rating HHH

MIGHTY TOM 3 N.H. WINS €43,070.00

6/1 D.J Gilligan 11.7 1/2L 15L 2 3/4L 4th to Zanahiyr 11.12 THU 13 FEB 9rn beg.ch 2m 70yds Sft/Hvy

D.J. Gilligan 11.4 2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Homme Public (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV 23 4rn nov.ch Grade 2 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 10/1 D.J Gilligan 11.0 10L 2nd to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.0 CK 5 NOV 23

Finished 19l behind Zanahiyr when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) in February.

O Laurence V Halley T Vincent Laurence Halley, Waterford

B Aidan M Goldrick J Phillip Enright Br B g Ask (GB) - Fennis

FIGAROC (FR) (8)

O Mrs S Ricci

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Andre Marcel Pommerai

J Brian Hayes Br Br g Masterstroke (USA) - Oxyna (FR) F 6-63334

FIGAROC (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 HANDICAP RATING 133

Star Rating HHH

P. Townend 12.0 5L 4 1/4L 3L 4th to Gunsight Ridge (GB) 11.13 PERTH 24 APR 5rn hcp chse (0-140)2m Sft

4/1 HR134 P. Townend 11.12 1/2L 31L 3rd to Captains Nephew 10.11 FAIR 31 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 150yds Hvy

8/1 HR134 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 3/4L 7L 3rd to Whiskeywealth 10.10 GOW 9 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m Hvy

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Gunsight Ridge when fourth of 5 at 6-4jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 2m (soft) last month.

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CAPTAINS NEPHEW (IRE) (32) 7 10 8 (148)

O T J Doran

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Mr Brendan Nolan J James O’Sullivan Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Drumbug F 813-271 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

CAPTAINS NEPHEW 3 N.H. WINS €41,005.00

HANDICAP RATING 132

10/1 HR122 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.11 (TS) won 1/2L 31L from Mount Frisco 10.4 and Figaroc (FR) 11.12 FAIR 31 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 150yds Hvy

4/1 HR122 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) 43L 7th of 8 to Dancing Jeremy 10.3 THU 22 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 158yds Sft

6/4Fav HR121 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Irish Blaze 11.4

Sft

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Mount Frisco by 1/2l.

O P L Polly T Noel Meade, Meath B J Mangan

J Sam Ewing Br Br g Ocovango (GB) - Mistress Pope F 3-033-51 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

PINKERTON 3 N.H. WINS €24,190.00 HANDICAP RATING 130

11/10Fav Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) won 5L 2 1/2L from Jacksons Gold 11.5 and Champagne Mahler 11.12 TIPP 23 APR 13rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Yld 7/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 29L 5th of 9 to Zanahiyr 11.12 THU 13 FEB beg.ch 2m 70yds Sft/Hvy 3/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.12 FAIR 24 NOV 23 10rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Sft/Hvy

Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-10fav at Tipperary over 2m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Jacksons Gold by 5l. 13

O R S Brookhouse

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mr R S Brookhouse

J Mike O’Connor (3) Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady (GB) F 8-181-4p (TStrap) Star Rating HH ASLUKWOODHAVIT (GB) 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C HANDICAP RATING 128 12/1 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Teescomponentsyess 10.0 GOW 17 FEB 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy

20/1 HR130 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 (TS) 2 1/4L 6 1/2L 10L 4th to Quilixios (GB) 11.8 NAAS 12 JAN 5rn nov.ch 2m Sft

7/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) won 4L 3/4L from Bleu D’enfer (FR) 11.5 and Willywampus 11.9 here 16 NOV 23 8rn nov.ch 1m 7f 131yds Sft

Pulled up at the last when 12-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Teescomponentsyess in February on his latest outing.

14 THE FOLKES TIARA (IRE) (50) 8 10 4 (144) O DWPJ Investments Ltd T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B g Shirocco (GER) - The Folkes Choice (GB) F 2191-8p (TStrap) Star Rating HH THE FOLKES TIARA 2 N.H. WINS €23,600.00  HANDICAP RATING 128

Rachael Blackmore 10.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Unexpected Party (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 16rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft

7/1 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 10.9 (TS) 20L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Madara (FR) 10.10 LEP 3 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft 11/2 HR124 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 (TS) won 1 1/4L 2 3/4L from The Big Chap 11.9 and Snake Oil 10.11 LEP 26 DEC 23 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld

Pulled up 2 out when 33-1 at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Unexpected Party in March on his latest outing.

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TYPICAL THOMAS (IRE) (89)

O Ian Kelly

T James Andrew Fahey, Laois

B Christopher Maye

J Mark McDonagh (3) Br B g Dylan Thomas - Lady Singspiel F p2116-6 Star Rating HH

TYPICAL THOMAS 3 N.H. WINS €39,235.00  HANDICAP RATING 127

22/1 HR128 M.M. McDonagh 10.4 13L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Madara (FR) 10.10 LEP 3 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft

17/2 HR128 A.P. Kelly 10.12 11L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to The Folkes Tiara 10.13 LEP 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 13/2 HR118 M.M. McDonagh 9.10 won 4 1/2L 1 1/4L from The Dara Man 10.0 and Minx Tiara 10.13 CK 15 OCT 23 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 1f 140yds Yld

Finished 13l behind Madara when sixth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) in February.

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GUA DU LARGE (FR) (11)

O Robcour

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B M Pascal Noue

8 10 1 (141)

J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Kayagua (FR) F 742/-5f1 (H,T) Star Rating HHHH

GUA DU LARGE (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €61,950.00 HANDICAP RATING 125

5/2 HR121 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (H) (TS) won 3/4L 7L from Dutch Schultz (GB) 11.5 and Doyen Ta Win 11.5 TRAM 21 APR 4rn nov.ch 1m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 17/2 HR121 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Captains Nephew 10.11 FAIR 31

MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 150yds Hvy

28/1 A.P. Heskin 11.12 (H) (TS) 18L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Horantzau D’airy (FR) 11.12 LEP

A winner at 5-2 in a chase at Tramore over 1m 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Dutch Schultz by 3/4l.

O Mrs P Sloan

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B John and Dr Carlos McDowell J Jordan Gainford Br B g Getaway (GER) - La Scala Diva F 7-14455 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHHH

10/1 HR127 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 (BK) 52L 5th of 6fn, 9rn to Captains Nephew 10.11 FAIR 31 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 150yds Hvy 11/1 HR129 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 (BK) 32L 5th of 6fn, 11rn to Whiskeywealth 10.10 GOW 9 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m Hvy

11/1 HR130 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (BK) 6L 3 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.9 here 18 FEB 5rn nov.ch 2m Hvy

Well beaten at 10-1 behind Captains Nephew when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (heavy) in March. 18 THE DASHER CONWAY (IRE) (13)

O P & G Callaghan Windows

T Mrs Gillian Callaghan, Meath

B Mrs P and Philip Heaney J Conor Maxwell Br B g Ask (GB) - Lead’er Inn F 32f26-6 Star Rating HH THE DASHER CONWAY 3 N.H. WINS €21,830.00  HANDICAP RATING 125 12/1 HR118 J.C. Gainford 11.0 25L 6th of 7 to Cheerful Chap 10.6 BAL 19 APR hcp hdl 2m 1f 144yds Sft

D.J. O’Keeffe 10.3 17L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Dancing On My Own 11.13 CHELTENHAM 28 OCT 23 hcp chse 1m 7f 199yds Gd 4/1 HR114 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 hd 2nd to Must Meet Cecil 10.13 FAIR 7 OCT 23 9rn

Sft

Well beaten at 12-1 behind Cheerful Chap when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (soft) last month.

Blinkers worn by No 17 C,T worn by No 4, No 7. H,T worn by No 3, No 16

TStrap worn by No 1, No 2, No 5, No 6, No 11, No 12, No 13, No 14

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Blood Destiny (FR), 11/2 Saint Roi (FR), 6/1 Gua Du Large (FR), 8/1 Path D’oroux (FR), 10/1 Solness (FR), Mighty Tom, Captains Nephew, 12/1 Pinkerton, 14/1 Uncle Phil, Enniskerry, Figaroc (FR), 16/1 Pats Choice, 20/1 Typical Thomas, 25/1 Rebel Gold, Senecia, Aslukwoodhavit (GB), The Folkes Tiara, The Dasher Conway 2023 - 1st Dinoblue (FR) 2nd Douglas Talking 3rd The Folkes Tiara (4 min. 2.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

In common with many high-class novices, BLOOD DESTINY is well respected on his handicap debut. His chase form is consistently strong and, although just a five-year-old, he has sufficient experience to tackle a big-field handicap like this. Path D’oroux has competed at every big festival since early December and, having performed well in similar valuable handicaps on each of his last four runs, he should again be competitive under a 5lb claimer Former County Hurdle winner Saint Roi hasn’t won since a Grade 1 success in December 2022 but did go well at Aintree latest.

WIN: BLOOD DESTINY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: PATH D’OROUX

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%) runs BLOOD DESTINY, FIGAROC, SAINT ROI & UNCLE PHIL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runners listed below.

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018 and 2023.

Longest Traveller: SENECIA trained by V Halley, THE FOLKES TIARA & GUA DU LARGE & ASLUKWOODHAVIT trained by H De Bromhead - both Waterford, 89 miles.

RACE RESULTS

TRACK ACTION

Due to the ongoing track widening project, access to the cross country course is prohibited this year. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

The Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge brings together the finest international horses and riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple chasing.

The 11 race series, with over €815,000 in prize money, will be hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber.

The Challenge began in late August at a packed Waregem Racecourse in Belgium, whilst the final race is at Lion d’Angers on May 9th following further races in France and visits to Poland, Italy and to Czechia for the Velka Pardubika.

After 9 legs, the action moves to Punchestown today during the Irish National Hunt Festival, after a thrilling race at Fontainebleau which puts the Czechs in a commanding position on the leaderboard. Bonuses worth €50,000 are still up for grabs.

Leading Trainer

1 J. Jr VANA Czech Republic 32.5

2 P. QUINTON France 28

3 LAGENESTE & MACAIRE France 19.5

=4 J. Sr VANA Czech Republic 13

=4 F. NICOLLE France 13

=6 I. PORKATOVÀ Czech Republic 12

=6 P.GRIFFIN Ireland 12

Leading Owner

1 SCUDERIA AICHNER SRL Czech Republic 32,5

2 Ec. HARAS D'ERABLE France 18

=3 IVANA PORKATOVA Czech Republic 12

=3 SARL CARION France 12

=3 JOKR VANA Czech Republic 12

=3 PRYDE/VAN DER HOEVEN/&CO Ireland 12

For details of races, travel allowances and how to take part in the 2024-25 season visit www.crystalcup.org.

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup)

who will present the La Touche

VALUE TO WINNER:

Four Miles and One Furlong 11 Yards

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B J L Berger

J Jack Kennedy Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) F p312-10 (Blinkers)

COKO BEACH (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €217,445.00 C

Jordan Gainford 11.8 (BK) 33L 11th of 32 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE

chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft

11/8Fav HR161 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (BK) won 6L 11L from Genois (FR) 11.4 and Fameaftertheglory (GB) 11.4 here 5 FEB 10rn chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy

D.J. Gilligan 11.9 (BK) 13L 2nd to Chambard (FR) 10.1 AINTREE 9 DEC 23 12rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f 188yds Hvy

Well beaten at 28-1 behind I Am Maximus when 11th of 32 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 4m 2f (soft) last month. 2 STUMPTOWN (IRE) (15) 7

O Furze Bush Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Patrick Aspell J Sean Flanagan Br Br g Laverock - Active Fieldgale F 48p-1p3 Star Rating HHH STUMPTOWN 4 N.H.

K.M. Donoghue 12.2 (BK) 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Manothepeople 10.13 CHELTENHAM 17 APR 14rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 2f Gd

K.M. Donoghue 11.9 (BK) p.u. in race won by Chianti Classico 11.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 21rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f Hvy

K.M. Donoghue 11.11 (BK) won 5L 7L from Inch House 11.6 and Cloudy Glen 11.12 CHELTENHAM 1 JAN 5rn hcp chse (0-150)3m 1f 56yds Hvy

Third of 14 behind Manothepeople beaten 1 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good) last month.

3 BIRCHDALE (IRE) (60)

O John P McManus T E Bolger, Limerick B Donal Kenneally

10 11 12

(166)

J Simon Torrens Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Onewayortheother F 2631-u3 Star Rating HHHH BIRCHDALE 4 N.H. WINS €109,487.40 C HANDICAP RATING 132

11/1 HR130 M.P. Walsh 11.4 1 3/4L nk 3rd to Brideswell Lad 11.4 LEP 3 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 107yds Sft

28/1 HR130 M.M. McDonagh 9.11 (CP) u.r. in race won by Heart Wood (FR) 10.1 LEP 4 FEB 25rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

5/2Fav HR130 S.D. Torrens 11.4 won 3 1/2L 4 1/2L from Vital Island 11.9 and Mica Malpic (FR) 12.0 here 26 NOV 23 8rn chse 3m Sft

Third of 10 behind Brideswell Lad beaten 2l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (soft) in March.

Ben Harvey Br

22/1 HR121 B.W. Harvey 10.7 (V) 1 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Jumping Jet 10.0 DWNP 26 APR 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 165yds Gd 14/1 HR123 B.W. Harvey 11.3 (CP) 12L 32L 4 1/2L 4th to MacDermott (FR) 11.1 FAIR 1 APR 9rn Ext hcp chse 3m 124yds Hvy Ben Harvey 11.2 (CP) br.d in race won by Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 10.2 PERTH 27 SEP 23 5rn hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Hvy

Third of 14 behind Jumping Jet beaten 6l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Downpatrick over 3m 5f (good) last month.

O Denis P Beary

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Peter O’Grady

J Mr B T Stone (7) Br B g Dahjee (USA) - Secret Flutter F 6313-p0 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

SUBSET 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C HANDICAP RATING 78

40/1 HR80 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.6 (CP) 19L 10th of 14fn, 16rn to Politicise 11.5 DRYL 14 APR hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Yld

28/1 HR80 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 p.u. in race won by Perfect Pupil 10.11 DRYL 17 MAR 12rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft

3/1Fav HR81 M.M. McDonagh 9.9 (CP) 1/2L 7 1/2L 3rd to Outside The Door 11.7 here 10 JUN 23 10rn hcp chse (0-109)3m Gd/Yld

Beaten 20l behind Politicise at 40-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 2m 4f (yielding) last month. 6

VITAL ISLAND (IRE) (87)

O R P O’Keeffe T R P O’Keeffe, Wexford

B Mr Thomas Hughes

J Mr T Power Roche (7) Br B g Trans Island (GB) - Persian Pearl (GB) F 21p20-p (TStrap)

VITAL ISLAND 2 N.H. WINS €26,550.00 C 40/1 J.J. Slevin 12.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 here 5 FEB 10rn chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy Mr T. Power Roche 9.9 (TS) 70L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Latenightpass (GB) 10.8 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Sft 16/1 J.J. Slevin 11.9 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Birchdale 11.4 here 26

Pulled up at the last when 40-1 here over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Coko Beach in February on his latest outing. 7 A RATED (IRE) (354)

O Patrick Joseph Redmond

T Liam Kenny (R), Wexford

B Kathleen Lane

J Mr F P Murphy (7) Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dawn Court (GB) F 12-52pp- (C,T) Star Rating H A RATED 2 N.H. WINS €16,940.00 (PtoP) 7/1 R Sugrue p.u. in race won by Rocky’s Howya BALLINDENISK 14-MAY-23 7r4f Open 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/2 J W Kenny p.u. in race won by Saint D’oroux (FR) LOUGHANMORE 10-APR-23 7r4f Open 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/1 J W Kenny 5L 2nd to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld

Pulled up when 7-1 at Ballindenisk over 3m (yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Rocky’s Howya in May last year on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time.

(28) 13 11 7 (161) O Inittowinit Syndicate T Peter Maher, Kildare B Kenilworth House Stud

J Sean O’Keeffe Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Erintante F pp428-0 (C,T)

BLAST OF KOEMAN 2 N.H. WINS €17,864.00

Star Rating HH

100/1 HR100 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (CP) (TS) 20L 10th of 21fn, 24rn to Clear The Clouds 11.6 NAAS 4 APR hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f 180yds Sft/Hvy

40/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) 45L last of 8 to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 chse 3m Sft 14/1 HR99 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Subset 11.0 here 29 APR 23 14rn chse 3m 1f Gd

Well beaten at 100-1 behind Clear The Clouds when 10th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.

EL PASO WOOD

(18)

(161) O Milestone Bloodstock Limited T Colin Bowe, Wexford B M Jeoffray Pagliaroli J Mr R James (7) Br B g Anzillero (GER) - Wonder Wood (FR) F 14/-6pp3 Star Rating HH EL PASO WOOD (FR) 9 N.H. WINS €71,646.90 (PtoP) 6/1 Ms S A Carter 18L 3rd to Winged Leader CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 14-APR-24 9r3f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 Ms S A Carter p.u. in race won by Au Fleuron (FR) PUNCHESTOWN 24-FEB-24 8r3f Open 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 7/1 Ms S A Carter p.u. in race won by De Nordener DUNGARVAN 28-JAN-24 5r3f Open 3m Hvy

Third of 9 behind Winged Leader beaten 18l at 6-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m (soft) last month.

J Eoin Walsh

ENJOY

O John P McManus

T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath

B M Bruno Vagne

Br B Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) F 6057p-6 (CPiece)

ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €20,355.00

12/1

Star Rating HHH

HR133 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (CP) 57L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 here 5 FEB chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy

40/1

HR137 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by Meetingofthewaters 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 23

27rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Sft

E. Walsh 10.6 (V) (TS) 13L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Latenightpass (GB) 10.8 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Sft

Well beaten at 12-1 behind Coko Beach when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in February.

O Mick & Molly Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Mr W Kinsey

J Kieren Buckley Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Milan Athlete F 173-334 Star Rating HHH

FAMEAFTERTHEGLORY (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 115 9/2 HR109 C. Stone-Walsh 11.9 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Killinure Lass 11.5 BELW 24 APR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 116yds Gd/Yld 3/1 HR110 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 3 3/4L 20L 3rd to Iceberg Theory 11.12 NAV 23 MAR 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 10/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 6L 11L 3rd to Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 here 5 FEB 10rn chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy

Finished 6l behind Killinure Lass when fourth of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 3m (good - yielding) last month. 12 MICHAEL’S PICK

O Mrs D A Love

T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath

B Cathy Sammon

J Mr A Murphy (7) Br Ch g Presenting (GB) - Boragh Thyme F 5376-pp (C,T)

MICHAEL’S PICK 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 (PtoP) 10/1 M J Love p.u. in race won by Winged Leader TATTERSALLS 21-APR-24 8r6f Open 3m Yld (PtoP) 10/1 J H Williamson p.u. in race won by Winged Leader CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 14-APR-24 9r3f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 Ms E M Whyte 33L 6th to The Bosses Oscar CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 01-OCT23 10r7f Open 3m Sft

Pulled up when 10-1 at Tattersalls over 3m (yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Winged Leader on his latest outing last month.

13 SINGING BANJO (IRE) (68) 14 11 7 (161)

O J P Walsh

T Barry John Walsh (R), Wexford

B Joseph Cunningham

J Mr B J Walsh (7) Br B g Generous - Mille Fleurs (FR) F 2-8207-p (CPiece)

SINGING BANJO 3 N.H. WINS €29,500.00 C (PtoP) 8/1 B J Walsh p.u. in race won by Au Fleuron (FR) PUNCHESTOWN 24-FEB-24 8r3f Open 3m Sft/Hvy 5/1 Mr B.J. Walsh 10.11 (CP) 23L 7th of 8 to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 chse 3m Sft (PtoP) 20/1 B J Walsh 65L 10th to Focus Point TINAHELY 15-OCT-23 15r10f Open 3m Yld

Pulled up when 8-1 here over 3m (soft - heavy) in a point-to-point race won by Au Fleuron in February on his latest outing.

O The 119 Partnership

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Alan Cox

J Mr A Harvey (7) Br B g Doyen - Satco Street F 0-p105-u (B,T) Star Rating HHH

STREETS OF DOYEN 7 N.H. WINS €62,726.60 HANDICAP RATING 128 40/1 HR128 S.D. Torrens 11.0 (BK) (TS) u.r. in race won by Jumping Jet 10.0 DWNP 26 APR 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 165yds Gd 11/1 HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 (CP) (TS) 59L last of 5fn, 6rn to Tullybeg 11.0 DRYL 1 SEP 23 hdl 3m Gd/Yld 15/2 HR132 K.E Buckley 10.13 66L last of 10fn, 13rn to Foxy Jacks 11.4 KILB 14 JUL 23 Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f Yld/Sft

Unseated rider when 40-1 at Downpatrick over 3m 5f (good) in a chase won by Jumping Jet last month on his latest outing.

O M McEvoy

T Denis Paul Murphy (R), Wexford

B Mr P Murphy

J Mr J W Hendrick (7) Br B f Yeats - Benefit Scheme F 3134-73

Star Rating HH

THREE BY TWO 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C (PtoP) 11/8FF J W Hendrick 9 1/2L 3rd to De Nordener LINGSTOWN 10-MAR-24 9r7f Open 3m 1f Sft

40/1

C.D Smithers 10.11 74L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 here 5 FEB chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy 17/2 C.D Smithers 10.9 3 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 8rn chse 3m Sft

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 3m and 3m 1f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Finished 7l behind Knockiel Synge when fourth of 16 at 4-1jt-fav on her latest outing in a chase here over 3m (yielding) last month.

B,T worn by No 14 Blinkers worn by No 1. C,T worn by No 7, No 8, No 12.

CPiece worn by No 5, No 10, No 13 TStrap worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Coko Beach (FR), 4/1 Stumptown, 6/1 Birchdale, 13/2 Fameaftertheglory (GB), 14/1 Enjoy D’allen (FR), 20/1 Bodhisattva, 25/1 Subset, El Paso Wood (FR), Michael’s Pick, Streets Of Doyen, Three By Two, 33/1 Vital Island, Singing Banjo, 50/1 A Rated, Blast Of Koeman 2023 - 1st Vital Island 2nd Stealthy Tom 3rd Michael’s Pick (9 min. 58 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

COKO BEACH was beaten 34 lengths in the Grand National but had previously won on this cross country course in February. Suited by soft ground and a dour stayer, he can put last month’s Aintree experience to good use A 15-year-old won this race in 2022 although last year’s winner Vital Island, now aged 12, was pulled up behind the selection in that February contest and needs more. The in-form Birchdale defeated Vital Island when winning here in November and is another to bear in mind WIN: COKO BEACH EACH-WAY: VITAL ISLAND

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (97 wins from 686 runners, 14%) runs COKO BEACH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs COKO BEACH

Fancy That: Peter Maher won this race in 2019 and 2022 The stable runs BLAST OF KOEMAN & SUBSET today.

Some Magic Owner Moments!

F e s t i v a l 20 23

Seddon gives the Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate a day to remember!

Vital Island gives the O’Keeffes a second Punchestown Festival winner, winning the La Touche Cup.

M R Chapman, E Jones & H Kingston had a day to remember as Kilbeg King won The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle.

Richard J Farrell and family celebrate winning the prestigious Bishopscourt Cup.

Goffs Punchestown Sale

In the Winners' Enclosure on Thursday after racing.

Catalogue and race footage available online at Goffs.com and from the Goffs horse box next to the weigh room at Punchestown.

1. FAMILIAR DREAMS

(5yo m. Postponed)

Unbeaten in Bumpers in 2024 and winner of Listed Mares contest at the Fairyhouse Easter meeting.

2. SWINGING SAFARI

(4yo g. Walk In The Park)

Well clear of the rest when narrowly touched off in a competitive Ballinrobe 4yo.

3. MARCEL MAGIC

(4yo g. Marcel)

Took up the lead before the second last and commanded from then on to win on Sunday.

4. LIFE GOES ON

(4yo g. Malinas)

Decisive winner on debut at Dromahane out of a sister to Gr.1 winner Yanworth.

5. SWING DAVIS

(4yo f. No Risk At All)

Looked to be a high class prospect when winning on Saturday at Loughanmore

6. KOKTAIL BRUT

(4yo g. Cokoriko)

Well related winner of his only start at Castletown Geoghegan.

7. SPORTING GLANCE

(5yo g. Coastal Path)

Justified favouritism when running out a convincing winner on Sunday in Borris.

8. JOLISSAINT

(5yo m. Kapgarde)

Victory was in little doubt when falling at the last on her only start in Tattersalls.

9. MA JACKS HALL

(4yo g. Famous Name)

Looks a high class prospect after winning convincingly on Sunday at Dromahane

10. EL CAIROS

(4yo g. No Risk At All)

Showed a good turn of foot to account for the well touted I Ain’t Your Mate at Curraghmore.

11. QUEENS WISH (5yo m. Shantou)

Easy winner on debut of a 12 runner contest on Saturday at Ballysteen.

12. DALSTON LAD (4yo g. Ocovango)

Put in a fine round of jumping when winning on his only start at Dromahane.

13. DRACO MALFOY

(4yo g. Harzand)

Progressed from an eye-catching first run to claim a Borris 4yo Maiden at the weekend

14. FULL CONFESSION (4yo g. Kingston Hill)

Worked his way from last to first to win on debut at Dromahane

15 KABYLIA (4yo f. Muhtathir)

Runner up to Swing Davis on debut in a Loughanmore Mares Maiden.

16. MINELLA JUKE (5yo g. Jukebox Jury)

Delivered a well-timed run to claim a Dromahane maiden on debut.

17. ON DEADLY GROUND (4yo g. Workforce)

Caught the eye when runner up to Full Confession at Dromahane 4yo.

18. BLUE VELVET

(4yo f. Blue Bresil)

Well related mare who looked a sure winner when falling at the last fell in a Borris 4yo Mares Maiden.

19. KEEL STRAND (4yo g. Authorized)

Runner up on debut at the weekend in a competitive Borris Maiden.

20. EASY LOVE

(4yo f. Spanish Moon)

Winner of her only start in an eventful Tattersalls 4yo Mares Maiden.

21. SIGN AGAIN

(4yo g. Lucky Speed)

Winner on debut at the weekend in a 10 runner Ballysteen Maiden

22. GAELIC RAMBLER

(4yo g. Walk In The Park)

Runner-up on Saturday in Loughanmore to the highly-regarded Talk To The Man

23-24 WILD CARDS

25. HONEYSUCKLE SILKS in aid of ChildVision’s new indoor equine therapeutic centre, named in memory of Jack de Bromhead.

(Registered as the Colliers Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle)

TO WINNER:

5.25 The Barberstown Castle Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 75 Yards

Barberstown Castle)

O Mrs S Ricci T W P Mullins, Carlow B Niarchos Family

J Paul Townend Br B g Maxios (GB) - Game Of Legs (FR) F 2111-u1 (Hood)

4/7Fav P. Townend 11.10 u.r. in race won by Fact To File (FR) 11.10 LEP 4 FEB 2rn nov.ch

1 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

4/7Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 won 5 1/2L 1 1/2L from Il Etait Temps (FR) 11.12 and Inothewayurthinkin 11.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 5rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 100yds Hvy

Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav in the Grade 1 Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March, beating Found A Fifty by

O John P McManus T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Catherine Boudot

J Mark Walsh Br Br g Saddler Maker - Cibelle Du Seuil (FR) F 11111-4 (H,T) Star Rating HHH HERCULE DU SEUIL (FR) 8 N.H. WINS €124,785.00 C

Mark Walsh 11.7 (H) (TS) hd 11L 3/4L 4th to Found A Fifty 11.7 AINTREE 13 APR 10rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 176yds Gd /Sft

4/11Fav HR150 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (H) won nk 12L from Senecia 11.1 and Lucid Dreams 11.1 here 11 OCT 23 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 50yds Yld/Sft

2/5Fav M.P. Walsh 11.8 (H) (TS) won 12L ns from Calico (FR) 10.0 and The Banger Doyle 11.1 ROS 25 SEP 23 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 110yds Hvy

Finished 12l behind Found A Fifty when fourth of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 My Pension Expert Maghull Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 2m (good to soft) last month.

O Hollywood Syndicate & Barnane Stud T W P Mullins, Carlow B Emmanuel Clayeux, S C Ecurie Couderc J Danny Mullins Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Une Des Sources (FR) F 212-131 (H,T) Star Rating HHHH IL ETAIT TEMPS (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €267,298.70 HANDICAP RATING 160

P. Townend 11.7 (H) (TS) won 9L hd from Ginny’s Destiny 11.7 and Grey Dawning 11.7 AINTREE 11 APR 5rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Sft

D.E. Mullins 11.7 (H) (TS) 8 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 10rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft

6/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (H) won nk 3L from Found A Fifty 11.12 and Facile Vega 11.12 LEP 3 FEB 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft

A winner at 3-1 in the Grade 1 Manifesto Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Ginny’s Destiny by 9l.

H,T worn by No 2, No 3 Hood worn by No 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/9 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 4/1 Il Etait Temps (FR), 12/1 Hercule Du Seuil (FR), 50/1 Mount Frisco

2023 - 1st El Fabiolo (FR) 2nd Dysart Dynamo 3rd Indiana Jones (FR) (3 min. 59.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

GAELIC WARRIOR gained his first Cheltenham win in March and is a standout performer who is ideally suited by conditions. Everything went right for him at Cheltenham as he completely left behind his Leopardstown no-show, and he has twice comfortably defeated Il Etait Temps, form which he should confirm here. Il Etait Temps was himself a fine winner at the top level at Aintree 21 days ago and cannot be completely overlooked Hercule Du Seuil received a minor bump at the start at Aintree last month but was well held and looks most likely to finish third.

WIN: GAELIC WARRIOR EACH-WAY: IL ETAIT TEMPS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%) runs GAELIC WARRIOR, HERCULE DU SEUIL & IL ETAIT TEMPS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runners listed above

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Longest Traveller: MOUNT FRISCO trained by J P Ryan, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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GRADE 1

OVERVIEW

The Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham is often a pointer towards the Champion Stayers, which was first run in 1995, although the only horse to win both races is Anzum way back in 1999. Many horses with strong from over the minimum trip step up in distance to win today’s feature, so keep a keen eye on these. Willie Mullins has won the race a record 10 times, with the almighty Klassical Dream taking the previous three renewals. Derrymoyle (1995, 1996 & 1998) and Unowhatimeanharry are another pair of multiple winners of the race

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

FEATURE LADBROKES STAYERS’ HURDLE FACTS & STATS

PRIZE MONEY

€300,000

KEY TRENDS

Only two winning favourites in the last 10 years

The past 13 Irish-trained winners had won at Punchestown previously

11 of the past 14 winners had won just once earlier in the season

Klassical dream wrote his name into the history book by becoming the first horse to win three back-to-back renewals in this contest. Failing to show his true colours at the Cheltenham Festival, he bounced back to form in a thrilling finish, fighting all the way to the line with stablemate Asterion Forlonge to defy favouritism. Taking a keen hold under Paul Townend, he responded generously to his riders urgings to just prevail by half a length, albeit idling on the run in. This victory gave Willie Mullins his ninth win in the past 14 renewals.

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

Willie Mullins will be looking to continue his dominance and he saddles just two with Monkfish and last year’s runner-up Asterion Forlonge. However, the Gordon Elliott duo of Sire Du Berlais and Teahupoo look to have stronger claims, with the former looking a very short price to complete the Cheltenham/Punchestown Stayers double Both Home By The Lee (third) and Buddy One (fourth) ran well at Cheltenham but was no match for the runaway winner and it’s hard to see the form being reversed

Last year’s winner: Klassical Dream

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Two Miles and Seven Furlongs, 110 Yards Start (Registered as the Tipperkevin Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes)

O Mrs J Donnelly

T W P Mullins, Carlow B E A R L La Forlonge

J Paul Townend Br Gr g Coastal Path (GB) - Belle Du Brizais (FR) F 2052-61 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH ASTERION FORLONGE (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €211,245.50 C

1/4Fav HR158 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0 (TS) won 14L from Lucid Dreams 10.13

Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy Mr P. W. Mullins 11.10 (TS) 12L 6th of 12 to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

6/1 HR154 P. Townend 11.10 (TS) 11L 2nd to Irish Point (FR) 11.10 LEP 28

1 2m 7f 80yds Hvy

Won on his latest outing when 1-4fav in the Grade 3 Bar One Racing Chase at Cork over 3m (soft - heavy) in March, beating Lucid Dreams by 14l. 2

O E Lynch & T C Quinn & John J McGrath

T Paul John Gilligan, Galway

B Martin Cullinane

J Jack Gilligan Br B g Sans Frontieres - May’s Magic F 115p-42 Star Rating HHH

BUDDY ONE 3 N.H. WINS €37,598.20 HANDICAP RATING 153

Jack G. Gilligan 11.10 4 1/4L 2nd to Strong Leader (GB) 11.10 AINTREE 13 APR 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft

J.G. Gilligan 11.10 3 3/4L 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 12rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

10/1 HR152 J.G. Gilligan 11.10 p.u. in race won by Irish Point (FR) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 23 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 80yds Hvy

Beaten 4 1/2l by Strong Leader when second of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

3 FRANCISCAN ROCK

(IRE)

O Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn T M F Morris, Tipperary B Frank Motherway J Ricky Doyle Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Mrs Dempsey F 33f47-5 (C,T) Star Rating H

FRANCISCAN ROCK 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 HANDICAP RATING 135

R.A. Doyle 11.5 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 5th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft

25/1 HR135 R.A. Doyle 11.2 (CP) 25L 7th of 8fn, 11rn to Gaoth Chuil 9.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Hvy

14/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 2 3/4L 6 1/2L 19L 4th to Grangeclare West 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft

Finished 10l behind Langer Dan when fifth of 21 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in March.

4 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (49) 9 11 10 (164)

J. J. Slevin 11.10 (BK) 3 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 12rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 9/4 HR156 J.J. Slevin 11.10 20L last of 5fn, 6rn to Irish Point (FR) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 23 hdl

1 2m 7f 80yds Hvy 7/2 HR156 J.J. Slevin 11.12 1L 4 1/4L 3rd to Bob Olinger 11.3

Third of 12 behind Teahupoo beaten 6l at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March.

O Mrs S Ricci

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Cyril O’Hara

J Mr P W Mullins Br Ch g Stowaway (GB) - Martovic F 2/-29-1p4

Star Rating HHH MONKFISH 9 N.H. WINS €417,533.80 HANDICAP RATING 150

P. Townend 11.10 4 1/4L 1/2L 13L 4th to Strong Leader (GB) 11.10 AINTREE 13 APR 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.10 p.u. in race won by Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft

13/8 HR152 P. Townend 11.3 won 5 1/2L 8L from Summerville Boy 11.3 and Ashdale Bob 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 4rn hdl Grade 2 3m Hvy

Finished 18l behind Strong Leader when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

NO LOOKING BACK

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B R Busher J Phillip Enright Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Holy Vow F 411-203- (H,T)

H NO LOOKING BACK 3 N.H. WINS €33,335.00

66/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 7 1/2L 10L 3rd to Facile Vega 11.12 here 25 APR 23 5rn

Grade 1 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

P.T. Enright 11.7 37L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Inthepocket (GB) 11.7 AINTREE 14 APR 23 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 103yds Gd /Sft

8/1 P.T. Enright 11.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Irish Point (FR) 11.1 NAAS 12 MAR 23 6rn

3 1m 7f 89yds Sft

Third of 5 behind Facile Vega beaten 18l at 66-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 2m (yielding - soft) in April last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie and a hood for the first time. 1 7 SIRE

O John P McManus

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Jean-Marc Lucas, MLLE Louise Collet & MLLE Camille Collet

J Mark Walsh Br B g Poliglote (GB) - Royale Athenia (FR) F 4113-75 (B,T) Star Rating HHHH

SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €706,889.50 HANDICAP RATING 152

M.P. Walsh 11.10 (BK) (TS) 11L 5th of 12 to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hdl

Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

12/1 HR158 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (BK) (TS) 24L last of 7fn, 8rn to Hiddenvalley Lake 11.6 NAV 11 FEB hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Hvy

7/1 HR160 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (BK) (TS) 1/2L nk 3rd to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR 23 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld

Finished 11l behind Teahupoo when fifth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March.

O R S Brookhouse T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Paul Rothwell

J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B g Sandmason (GB) - Suny House (GB) F 1602-22 Star Rating H

SUMMERVILLE BOY 7 N.H. WINS €187,714.30 HANDICAP RATING 140

8/13Fav HR141 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 nk 2nd to Shannon Royale 11.5 THU 16 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 6f 193yds Hvy

7/1 HR141 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 5 1/2L 2nd to Monkfish 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 4rn hdl Grade 2 3m Hvy

20/1 HR140 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 7L 2nd to We’llhavewan 10.8 NAV 9 DEC 23 16rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 3m 1f 50yds Hvy

Beaten a neck by Shannon Royale when second of 5 at 8-13fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (heavy) in March.

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TEAHUPOO (FR) (49)

O Robcour

T Gordon

CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 12rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 85/40 HR160 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won 1L 12L from Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.12 and Ashroe Diamond 11.5 FAIR 3 DEC 23 5rn hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 70yds Sft 3/1Fav HR162 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 1/2L nk 2 1/4L 4th to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR 23 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld

Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March, beating Flooring Porter by 4l.

LANTRY LADY (FR) (51)

O M K Mariga

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B M Patrick Chedeville

J Rachael Blackmore Br B f Saint Des Saints (FR) - Anna’s Star F 1-14 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

LANTRY LADY (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €24,780.00 HANDICAP RATING 140

J.W. Kennedy 11.5 (TS) 3L 9 1/2L s/hd 4th to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Hvy

13/8 Rachael Blackmore 10.8 (TS) won 9 1/2L 84L from What’s Up Darling 11.8 and Doyen Ta Win 10.8 GOW 17 FEB 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m Hvy

7/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 won 14L 1 1/4L from Silent Approach 11.2 and Something Abouther 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

Finished 13l behind Lossiemouth when fourth of 11 at 18-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (heavy) in March. 11 WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN (IRE) (31)6 11 3 (157)

O Mrs Suzanne Fahey T Jarlath P Fahey, Kildare B Thomas Downey

J Aidan Kelly Br B f Battle of Marengo - Youve Got A Friend F 604-351 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN 2 FLAT WINS €11,800.00 2 N.H. WINS €22,420.00 HANDICAP RATING 137 14/1 HR128 A.P. Kelly 11.2 (CP) won 9 1/2L 2 1/2L from O’Moore Park 11.12 and Party Playboy (GER) 10.7 FAIR 1 APR 8rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f 45yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR128 A.P. Kelly 11.4 13L 5th of 10 to Raglan Road 11.0 NAAS 10 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 16/1 HR129 A.P. Kelly 10.12 21L 8L 3rd to Shadow Rider (FR) 10.6 FAIR 24

135yds Hvy

A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating O’Moore Park by 10l.

B,T worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. C,T worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No 11 H,T worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 1, No 10

Probable Starting Prices - 4/6 Teahupoo (FR), 13/2 Home By The Lee, 8/1 Buddy One, 10/1 Asterion Forlonge (FR), Sire Du Berlais (FR), 20/1 Monkfish, Lantry Lady (FR), Whatcouldhavebeen, 50/1 Franciscan Rock, Summerville Boy, 66/1 No Looking Back 2023 - 1st Klassical Dream (FR) 2nd Asterion Forlonge (FR) 3rd Sire Du Berlais (FR) (5 min. 55.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

There is rain forecast for Punchestown on Thursday, but Teahupoo would really need plenty As this season’s Stayers’ Hurdle winner at Cheltenham, he is the one to beat but is swerved at a short price on forecast ground that doesn’t ideally suit him. HOME BY THE LEE was unable to get on terms with Teahupoo when third at Cheltenham, but has a shot at getting closer on this ground He has been lightly raced and could come to the boil here. Sire Du Berlais has a decent record on better ground and was third in this race last year

WIN: HOME BY THE LEE EACH-WAY: TEAHUPOO

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%) runs ASTERION FORLONGE & MONKFISH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runners listed above Longest Traveller: BUDDY ONE trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.

DID YOU KNOW

Regardless of their actual date of birth (or foaling to use a racing term), all thoroughbred racehorses in the Northern hemisphere sharethesame birthday- 1st January. IntheSouthernhemisphere all horses share 1st August due to the fact that the seasons are reversed

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Registered as the Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs, 110 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER:

BOB (IRE) (32)

O Diarmuid Horgan

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare B Mrs Fiona McStay

J Conor Smithers (7) Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ceol Rua F 53-3526

3 N.H. WINS €50,150.00

9/1 HR144 C.D Smithers 11.5 (CP) 4 3/4L 6th of 9 to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5

hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 5/2 HR147 J.S. McGarvey 11.2 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Dee Capo (FR) 11.2 LEP 3 MAR 6rn

Sft 11/2 HR149 J.S. McGarvey 11.3 15L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Hiddenvalley Lake 11.6 NAV 11 FEB hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Hvy

Finished 5l behind Lucky Zebo when sixth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March.

(IRE) (31)

O Patrick Rabbitt

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mr P Rabbitt

J Carl Millar (7) Br B g Westerner (GB) - Anshan Bay F 45p-16f Star Rating HHHH MAXXUM 5 N.H. WINS €107,970.00

10/1 HR143 Sam Ewing 11.3 fell in race won by Brewin’upastorm 11.8 FAIR 1

4rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 45yds Sft/Hvy

15/2 HR143 C.P. Millar 11.5 12L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Noble Birth (GB) 9.11 NAAS 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 147yds Sft

28/1 HR137 C.P. Millar 11.5 won 3/4L 1/2L from Gaoth Chuil 10.13 and Yeats Star 11.1 LEP 3 FEB 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 59yds Sft

Fell at the last when 10-1 in the Grade 2 Rathbarry Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in a race won by Brewin’upastorm last month on his latest outing.

3 DA CAPO GLORY (IRE) (32)

O Red Strand Syndicate T Padraig Butler, Cork B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

J J J Slevin Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Oscar Ladensa F 5p-1377 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH

DA CAPO GLORY 4 N.H. WINS €36,285.00 C HANDICAP RATING 140 11/4Fav HR140 Mr D. Allen 11.1 (CP) 6L 7th of 9 to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5 CK 31 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

Mr D. Allen 11.5 (CP) 14L 7th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft

6/1 HR141 J.J. Slevin 11.3 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Hiddenvalley Lake 11.6 NAV 11

Beaten 6l behind Lucky Zebo at 11-4fav when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March.

EVERMORE (IRE) (50) 8 11 7 (161) O The Turner Family T Paul Hennessy, Kilkenny B Paddy McCormack & Seamus Larkin J Niall Prendergast (7) Br B f Yeats - St Helans Bay F 13-4-p1/-0

B. Hayes 11.9 26L 15th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade

2m 5f Sft 9/2Fav HR137 D.E. Mullins 11.12 won s/hd 2 3/4L from Alvaro (GB) 10.0 and Berkshire Royal (GB) 11.3 KILL 20 AUG 22 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 80yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR137 D.E. Mullins 11.6 p.u. in race won by Hallowed Star 10.11 GAL 30 JUL 22 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Sft

Well beaten at 80-1 behind Langer Dan when 15th of 21 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in March.

O Ms Caroline Ahearn

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Dermot Cantillon

J Mr A Harvey (7) Br B f Poet’s Voice (GB) - Russian Society (GB) F 2640-47 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

ANNA BUNINA (FR) 5 FLAT WINS €32,501.10 5 N.H. WINS €98,203.50 HANDICAP RATING 138

Freddie Gingell 10.9 (H) (TS) 10L 7th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

Freddie Gingell 11.6 (TS) nk 3 3/4L nk 4th to Curley Finger 10.2 MUSSELBURGH 4 FEB 14rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 7f 180yds Sft

33/1 HR140 Mr A. Harvey 11.0 (TS) 13L 11th of 19 to Common Practice 10.12 FAIR 3 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Sft

Beaten 10l behind Monmiral at 22-1 when seventh of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March.

CODY (IRE)

O Vincent Caldwell & Angela Shamoon & Mrs A Shamoon Ibgi T W P Mullins, Carlow B R Morrissey J Paul Townend Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Fromthecloudsabove F 60-1241 Star Rating HHHHH

CAPTAIN CODY 3 N.H. WINS €44,250.00 HANDICAP RATING 138 17/2 Miss J. Townend 11.3 won 6 1/2L 1 1/4L from Mossy Fen Park 11.3 and Loughglynn 11.8 FAIR 31 MAR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Hvy

4/5Fav P. Townend 11.4 2 1/4L nk 1/2L 4th to Blizzard Of Oz

1/1Fav P. Townend 11.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.3 NAAS

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 17-2 in the Grade 2 Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Mossy Fen Park by 7l.

O John P McManus T Nicky Henderson, (in GB)

B M Conaghan

J N de Boinville Br Br g Yeats - The Last Bank F f-37-409 (Blinkers) Star Rating HH

CHANTRY HOUSE 9 NH WINS €272,079.30 HANDICAP RATING 136

James Bowen 11.9 (BK) 28L 9th of 21 to Gwennie May Boy 10.8 AINTREE 13 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft

James Bowen 11.3 (BK) 16L 10th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

James Bowen 12.0 (CP) 3 3/4L 4 1/2L 4 1/4L 4th to Beachcomber (FR) 9.10 HUNTINGDON 25 JAN 13rn hcp hdl (0-145)3m 1f 10yds Gd /Sft

Well beaten at 16-1 behind Gwennie May Boy when 9th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

O T A Hegarty

T Jonathan Sweeney, Cork B Thistletown Stud

J Mark Walsh Br Br g Mahler (GB) - Western Approaches (GB)

50/1 HR147 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.11 u.r. in race won by Intense Raffles (FR) 11.4 FAIR 1 APR 20rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 5f 24yds Hvy

40/1 HR148 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.10 p.u. in race won by Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 23 8rn chse Grade 1 3m 100yds Sft 16/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.8 u.r. in race won by Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.3 here 25 NOV 23 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m Sft

Unseated rider when 50-1 in the Grade 3 BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 5f (heavy) in a race won by Intense Raffles last month on his latest outing.

The Park - Glor Na Gaoithe F 2-23-3-12 (Hood) Star Rating HHHH O’MOORE PARK 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 135 13/8Fav HR133 P. Townend 11.12 9 1/2L 2nd to Whatcouldhavebeen 11.2 FAIR 1 APR 8rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f 45yds Sft/Hvy

8/11Fav P. Townend 11.4 won 9L nk from Lucky Lyreen 11.12 and Maxi Mac Gold (FR) 11.4 FAIR 24 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy 4/6Fav P. Townend 11.4 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Chigorin 11.4 FAIR 16 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 52yds Hvy

Beaten 10l by Whatcouldhavebeen when second of 8 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time.

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O Monabeg Investments Limited

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B John Dunford (Jnr)

J Sean O’Keeffe Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Whatareyousaying

F 05-4141 (H,T)

Star Rating HHHH

CHOSEN WITNESS 3 N.H. WINS €24,235.20 HANDICAP RATING 134

P. Townend 11.12 (H) (TS) won ns 1 3/4L from Major Fortune 10.8 and I Love My Baie (FR) 11.12

AYR 20 APR 10rn hcp hdl (0-135)3m 70yds Sft

11/2 HR128 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.10 (TS) 2 1/2L 1L ns 4th to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5 CK 31 MAR 9rn

Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

100/30 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) won 2L 3/4L from Answering 10.11 and Brave Fortune 11.4 THU 5 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 52yds Hvy

A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Major Fortune by a nose.

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KILBEG KING (IRE) (19) 9 11 2 (156)

O M R Chapman, E Jones & H Kingston T Anthony Honeyball, (in GB) B Gerard O’Gorman

J Sam Twiston-Davies Br B g Doyen - Prayuwin Drummer F 333-246 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

KILBEG KING 4 NH WINS  €43,888.50 C

HANDICAP RATING 134

Sam Twiston-Davies 11.0 (TS) 12L 6th of 13 to Cruz Control (FR) 10.10 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse Grade C 3m 210yds Gd /Sft

Mr William Biddick 11.7 (CP) (TS) 17L 8 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Corbetts Cross 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m 5f 201yds Hvy

Sam Twiston-Davies 11.2 (CP) (TS) hd 2nd to Henry’s Friend 11.2 ASCOT 17 FEB 5rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft

Finished 12l behind Cruz Control when sixth of 13 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

12 DELLA CASA LUNGA (IRE) (63) 6 11 1 (155)

O C & C Boultbee Brooks

T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, (in GB)

B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises

J Richard Patrick Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Longhouse Presents (GB) F p328-11 (C,T) Star Rating HHH DELLA CASA LUNGA 3 NH WINS

Cameron Iles 11.7 (CP) (TS) won 8 1/2L 3 1/4L from Pretending 10.8 and Fortuna Ligna 10.8 LUDLOW 29 FEB 8rn hcp hdl (0-125)2m 7f 174yds Sft

Richard Patrick 11.8 (CP) (TS) won 8L 3L from Lets Go To Vegas 10.13 and Regal Renaissance (GB) 10.1 LUDLOW 7 FEB 7rn hcp hdl (0-125)2m 5f 55yds Sft

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien 10.9 (CP) (TS) 36L 8th of 11 to Martha Brae (GB) 11.1 KEMPTON PARK 27 DEC 23 hcp hdl 3m 121yds Gd /Sft

Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Ludlow over 3m (soft) in February, beating Pretending by 9l.

13

LUCKY LYREEN (IRE) (32) 6 11 1 (155)

O Lyreen Syndicate

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B William Flood

J Jack Kennedy Br B g Court Cave - Mooneys Valley F 243-211

Star Rating HHHH

LUCKY LYREEN 3 N.H. WINS €25,075.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 133

17/2 HR125 D.J Gilligan 11.9 won 3/4L 10L from Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.6 and The Other Mozzie 11.11 FAIR 31 MAR 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy

6/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won 2 3/4L 1L from Kinturk Kalanisi 11.12 and Bossofthebrownies 11.12 here 5 FEB 9rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy

9/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 9L 2nd to O’Moore Park 11.4 FAIR 24 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy A winner at 17-2 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Buachaillbocht by 3/4l.

WHAT PATH (FR) (33) 7 11 1 (155) O Miss M A Masterson T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Marie Pallot & M Jean Charles Pallot J Brian Hayes Br B g Coastal Path (GB) - Quoi D’autre (FR) F 624-340 (TStrap) Star Rating HH WHAT PATH (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €23,010.00  HANDICAP RATING 133

16/1 HR134 D.E. Mullins 11.6 (TS) 91L last of 10fn, 13rn to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy

14/1 HR134 B. Hayes 11.3 (TS) 4L 2 1/4L hd 4th to Largy Hill 11.0 THU 22 FEB 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 176yds Sft 11/1 HR134 D.E. Mullins 11.10 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to High Class Hero (GB) 11.10 THU 21 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft

Well beaten at 16-1 behind Mousey Brown when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in March.

O VCS Versatile Coating Specialist Ltd & Francis Foran

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Dermot Kelly

J Jake Coen (5) Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Cordially (AUS)

F 2218-9p (CPiece) Star Rating HH

STUZZIKINI 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00 HANDICAP RATING 130

J. Coen 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Better Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy

28/1 HR134 J.C. Gainford 11.3 (CP) 23L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Noble Birth (GB) 9.11 NAAS 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 147yds Sft

13/2 HR135 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 (CP) 35L 8th of 12 to Jody Ted 9.11 here 26 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft

Pulled up at the last when 100-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Better Days Ahead in March on his latest outing.

16

GABBYS CROSS (IRE) (49) 9 10 9 (149)

O R S Brookhouse T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Mrs P M Grainger J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B g Frammassone - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) F u0722-0 Star Rating HHH

GABBYS CROSS 4 N.H. WINS €88,205.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 127

D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 66L 18th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

9/2 HR123 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.8 1 1/2L 2nd to Jody Ted 9.11 here 26 NOV 23 12rn Ext

hdl 3m 100yds Sft

6/1 HR120 M.P. O’Connor 10.5 3 3/4L 2nd to Buddy One 11.5 GAL 28

2m 5f 200yds Sft

Well beaten at 9-1 behind Monmiral when 18th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March. 17

O Paul Lyons & T C Quinn

T Paul John Gilligan, Galway

B J Conroy

J Jack Gilligan (7) Br B g Malinas (GER) - Glenelly Caoimhe F 216-409

SEQUESTERED 2 N.H. WINS €14,455.00 HANDICAP

J.G. Gilligan 10.13 45L 9th of 10fn, 21rn to Better Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy

33/1 HR129 J.G. Gilligan 10.11 14L 10th of 17fn, 22rn to Maxxum 11.5 LEP 3 FEB hcp hdl (0150) Listed3m 59yds Sft

40/1 HR130 J.G. Gilligan 11.3 1 3/4L 3/4L 18L 4th to High Class Hero (GB) 11.10 THU 21 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft

Well beaten at 33-1 behind Better Days Ahead when 9th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mr Alan Loughlin

J Danny Gilligan (5) Br B g Walk In The Park - Alleygrove Lass F 1116-96 Star Rating HH WILL DO 3 N.H. WINS €22,420.00  HANDICAP RATING 126

15/2 HR127 C.P. Millar 10.6 13L 6th of 10fn, 13rn to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy 10/1 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 13L 9th of 17fn, 22rn to Maxxum 11.5 LEP 3 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 59yds Sft 11/4 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 10.12 22L 6th of 8fn, 16rn to We’llhavewan 10.8 NAV 9 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 3m 1f 50yds Hvy

Finished 13l behind Mousey Brown when sixth of 13 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in March.

20

BROOMFIELD BIJOU (IRE) (88) 6

O Raymond P Fitzgerald

T J P Dempsey, Kildare

B Herine Bloodstock

J Donagh Meyler Br B f Walk In The Park - Aure Antique (FR) F 21123-8 Star Rating HH

BROOMFIELD BIJOU 2 N.H. WINS €17,995.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 125

10/1

HR125 D. Meyler 10.11 (CP) 24L 8th of 17fn, 19rn to Brucio (GB) 10.2 LEP 4 FEB Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 2f Sft

3/1 HR125 D. Meyler 10.7 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to Hispanic Moon (FR) 10.11 here 26 NOV 23 6rn hdl Listed 2m 2f 40yds Sft

9/2 HR125 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 3L 2nd to The Wallpark 11.7 LIST 20 SEP 23 4rn nov.hdl 2m Yld/Sft

Well beaten at 10-1 behind Brucio when eighth of 19 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (soft) in February.

21

KINTURK KALANISI (IRE) (33)

O John & Sabrina Daly

T Thomas Gibney, Meath

B Mr James Melia

J Kieren Buckley Br B g Kalanisi - Dew On The Grass F 24-3213

KALANISI

7/1 HR122 K.E Buckley 10.8 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy

5/4Fav K.E Buckley 11.12 won 2L 6L from Born Braver 11.12 and Last Round 11.12 NAV 2 MAR 6rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Hvy

15/8 K.E Buckley 11.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Lucky Lyreen 11.12 here 5

Sft/Hvy

Third of 13 behind Mousey Brown beaten 3 1/2l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in March. 22 POPOVA

(IRE)

O David Maughan

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Pier House Stud

J Mike O’Connor (3) Br Ch f Ruler of The World - Meon Mix (GB) F 85134-8 Star Rating HHH POPOVA 2 N.H. WINS €17,405.00 HANDICAP RATING 125

Rachael Blackmore 10.6 11L 8th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

12/1 HR125 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 1 1/2L 4L hd 4th to Jody Ted 9.11 here 26 NOV 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft

4/1 HR125 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 4 3/4L 11L 3rd to Space Tourist 10.9 LIM 21 OCT 23 6rn hdl Listed 2m 6f 150yds Hvy

Beaten 11l behind Monmiral at 16-1 when eighth of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March.

23 COMING UP EASY (IRE)

O Anthony Head T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Kenilworth House Stud J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Califet (FR) - Quaspia (FR) F 3-67f-1 (TStrap) Star

8/11Fav M.P. O’Connor 11.9 (TS) won 20L 5L from On Lovers Walk 11.7 and King Casey 11.2 LIM 11 APR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy 16/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) fell in race won by Ballyburn 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 20/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 18L 7th of 16 to Stellar Story 11.12 NAV 18 NOV

4f Sft/Hvy

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11fav at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month, beating On Lovers Walk by 20l, his first win in four starts.

O C M D Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Hascombe And Valiant Studs J Conor Stone-Walsh (5) Br B g Camelot (GB) - Trapeze (GB) F 10149-6 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH FINAL ORDERS (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,490.00

K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (CP) 15L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to In

Deo (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 17 APR hcp chse Grade B 2m 4f 127yds Gd

D.J. Gilligan 10.9 (TS) 52L 9th of 10fn, 14rn to Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 18 NOV 23 hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 44yds Sft

K.M. Donoghue 12.0 7 1/2L 3 1/2L 4 1/4L 4th to Al Dancer (FR) 11.12 CHEPSTOW 14 OCT 23 5rn hcp chse 2m 3f 98yds Sft

Finished 15l behind In Excelsis Deo when sixth of 12 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month. Declared to run here yesterday.

O John P McManus

T A L T Moore, Kildare

B Burgage Stud

J Ricky Doyle Br B g Shantou (USA) - Brookside F 759-688 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

HANDS OF GOLD 2 N.H. WINS €23,600.00  HANDICAP RATING 122

22/1 HR123 R.A. Doyle 10.5 7 1/2L 8th of 9 to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5 CK 31 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

14/1 HR118 R.A. Doyle 10.11 48L 8th of 10 to Battle It Out 10.4 NAAS 25 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 10/1 R.A. Doyle 11.10 54L last of 6 to Intense Raffles (FR) 11.6 FAIR 13 JAN nov.ch 2m 5f 175yds Sft

Beaten 8l behind Lucky Zebo at 22-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

RESERVES

O Mrs Claire Doyle T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary

B Mr Frank Doyle

J Mr D Doyle (7) Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chermesina F 323212- Star Rating HH

100/30 HR119 Mr D. Doyle 11.3 2 3/4L 2nd to Will Do 11.10 THU 23 NOV 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld/Sft

7/2Fav HR109 Mr D. Doyle 10.5 won 3 1/2L ns from Stuzzikini 11.13 and Glenquin Castle 11.3 here 10 OCT 23 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld 11/1 HR108 Mr D. Doyle 11.6 11L 2nd to Cozone (GB) 11.4 LIST 18 SEP 23 13rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Yld Beaten 2 3/4l by Will Do when second of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (yielding - soft) in November last year. Reserve.

27 CATO’S REVENGE (IRE) (33) 7 10 2 (142) O J J Leckey T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Mr Mark Jeffirs Murphy J Simon Torrens Br B g Notnowcato (GB) - Pidgeon Bay F 751-3u9 (C,T) Star Rating HH

CATO’S

33/1 HR121 C. Owens 10.0 (TS) 80L 9th of 10fn, 13rn to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy 18/1 HR121 C. Owens 9.11 (TS) u.r. in race won by Noble Birth (GB) 9.11 NAAS 25 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 147yds Sft

13/2 HR121 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.9 (TS) hd 9 1/2L 3rd to Da Capo Glory 11.5 CK 6 JAN 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

Well beaten at 33-1 behind Mousey Brown when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Reserve.

28 ROBINSTOWN (IRE) (18)

(141) O One For No Reason Syndicate T Cian Collins, Meath B Mr Noel Collins J Jordan Gainford Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Eau Pure (FR) F 75p-313 (B,T) Star Rating HH

ROBINSTOWN 3 N.H. WINS €21,830.00 HANDICAP RATING 119

5/1 HR109 C.P. Millar 11.0 (BK) (TS) 3 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Weihnachts 10.9 DRYL 14 APR 11rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Yld 8/1 HR116 C.P. Millar 11.1 (BK) (TS) won 25L 18L from Decimation 11.12 and Optional Mix 11.9 LIM 30 JAN 8rn hdl 2m 5f Hvy

D.J.Gilligan 10.6 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 16L 3rd to Jackpot De Choisel (FR) 10.13 MUSSELBURGH 5 JAN 6rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 68yds Sft

Third of 11 behind Weihnachts beaten 6l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 3m 2f (yielding) last month. Reserve.

?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 28 Blinkers worn by No 7. C,T worn by No 12, No 27

CPiece worn by No 3, No 15, No 25 H,T worn by No 10. Hood worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 5, No 11, No 14, No 23, No 24

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Captain Cody, 7/1 Coming Up Easy, 8/1 O’Moore Park, Final Orders (GB), 10/1 Lucky Lyreen, 12/1 Chosen Witness, Della Casa Lunga, Beachcomber (FR), Kinturk Kalanisi, 14/1 Anna Bunina (FR), 16/1 Da Capo Glory, Churchstonewarrior, Kilbeg King, Gabbys Cross, Popova, 20/1 Ashdale Bob, Maxxum, Will Do, Broomfield Bijou, 25/1 Finest Evermore, Chantry House, What Path (FR), 33/1 Stuzzikini, Hands Of Gold, 50/1 Sequestered

2023 - 1st Kilbeg King 2nd Lets Go Champ 3rd Sir Argus (GB) (5 min. 52.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

CAPTAIN CODY is up in trip and would welcome rain, but his class could see him through for Willie Mullins. He was a decisive winner of a Grade 2 novice hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse at the end of March which bodes well for this assignment. Maxxum wasn’t quite done with when falling after two out in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse latest and has his chance with Carl Millar taking 7lb off his back. Captain Cody’s stablemate O’Moore Park could respond well to the first-time hood, while Coming Up Easy hacked up in a maiden hurdle at Limerick and lurks towards the bottom of the weights for Henry de Bromhead

WIN: CAPTAIN CODY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%) runs CAPTAIN CODY, CHOSEN WITNESS, O’MOORE PARK & WHAT PATH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runners listed above

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2019 and 2021. Longest Traveller: CHURCHSTONEWARRIOR trained by J Sweeney, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 94 Yards

(Registered as the Shawiya Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Close Brothers)

O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Francois-Marie Cottin

J Brian Hayes Br B f Authorized - Quatre Bleue (FR) F 3p-11 (Hood)

9/2 HR116 P. Townend 11.5 (H) won ns 3L from Ossie’s Lodge 10.9 and Petit King (FR) 11.2

APR 18rn hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

4/1 B. Hayes 10.13 (H) won 4L 8L from Enola (FR) 11.7 and Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 10.10 CLON 11 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy

3/1Fav D.E. Mullins 10.11 (H) p.u. in race won by Built By Ballymore

mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Ossie’s Lodge by a nose.

O Mark Coleman

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Ms Danielle McSorley J Kieren Buckley Br B f Doyen - Vie En Rose F 114-1 Star Rating HHHH

9/2 HR118 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 1 1/4L 3L from First Dare 10.10 and Jolie Coeur Allen (FR) 11.3 BELW 24 APR 7rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR118 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 1/2L 9 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Phils Choice 10.1 LIM 26 DEC 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR106 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 won 2 1/2L 8 1/2L from Ring O Roses (GB) 11.1 and Park Of Kings 11.4 GOW 11 NOV 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating First Dare by 1 1/4l. 3

O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B D M Forster

J Jack Kennedy Br B f Well Chosen (GB) - Polly Penhow F 2017-71

Rating HHH MISS AGUSTA

9/2 HR115 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 won s/hd 7L from Splashing Out 11.7 and Queen Nel 11.7 LIM 24 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 50yds Hvy

33/1 J.W. Kennedy 10.10 81L last of 7 to Jade De Grugy (FR) 10.10 FAIR 27 JAN nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f Sft 22/1 Sam Ewing 10.11 20L 7th of 9 to Birdie Or Bust 10.11 THU 17 DEC 23 nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 205yds Yld A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) on her latest outing in March, beating Splashing Out by a short head.

4 MOLLYS MANGO (GB) (49) 6 11 7 (161)

O Barratt Racing

T Harry Derham, (in GB)

B Mr & Mrs D Futter & Mr W Kinsey

J Paul O’Brien Br B f Clovis Du Berlais (FR) - More Like That F 3-61p-16 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH MOLLYS MANGO (GB) 3 NH WINS  €20,801.10

RATING 123 Paul O’Brien 11.2 (TS) 17L 6th of 8 to Golden Ace (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft

2/9Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.5 won 17L 3 1/4L from Littlebiggie 10.13 and Justmadeit 10.13 FAIR 1 JAN 5rn hdl 2m 1f 36yds Hvy 5/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.1 p.u. in race won by Double Pink 11.1 WEX 17 NOV 23 5rn hdl 2m 4f Hvy Finished 18l behind Golden Ace when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (soft) in March.

O Mrs Audrey Turley

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B S C E A Haras De Treli

J Danny Mullins Br B f Great Pretender - Hideaway Girl (GB) F 1/-p-1 Star Rating HHHH

GOT GLORY (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €11,000.00 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00

4/7Fav P. Townend 11.7 won 5 1/2L 12L from Mi Lucky Cailin 11.7 and Garde La Peche (FR) 11.7 NAAS 4 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

50/1 J.B. Foley 11.5 p.u. in race won by Ashroe Diamond 11.5 FAIR 9 APR 23 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld

Maxime Guyon 9.0 won 2L 1 1/2L from Surimar (GB) 9.0 and Sottevast (FR) 9.0 CLAIREFONTAINE 12 JUL 21 11rn 1m 4f Sft /Hvy

Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-7fav at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month, beating Mi Lucky Cailin by 6l, her first success from two starts. 6 IRIS EMERY (FR) (32) 6 11 4 (158)

O Mrs S Ricci T W P Mullins, Carlow B S A R L Ecurie Nicolas Taudon

J Sean O’Keeffe Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Fleur D’anjou (FR)

F p3-1p (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

IRIS EMERY (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

80/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 p.u. in race won by Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

8/13Fav D.E. Mullins 10.13 won 4L 19L from Whimsy (GB) 11.4 and Hey Whatever 9.11 FAIR 7 FEB 7rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

6/4 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.7 8L 1 3/4L 3rd to Wingmen 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC

Pulled up 3 out when 80-1 in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) won by Jade De Grugy in March on her latest outing.

O Mrs Con O’Keeffe & Tadhg O’Sullivan T C O’Keeffe (R), Waterford

B Mme Magalen Bryant

J Danny Gilligan Br Br f Saint Des Saints (FR) - Oekaki (FR) F 56-5212 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

KILBARRY SAINT (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 123

80/1 HR105 D.J Gilligan 10.11 (TS) 4 1/2L 2nd to Mirazur West 11.4 FAIR 31 MAR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy 100/30Fav HR95 D.J Gilligan 11.9 (TS) won 6L 10L from Tingarran Express 11.0 and Half Off Six Pence 11.13 CLON 15 FEB 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy

20/1 HR93 D.J Gilligan 11.0 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Champagne Mahler 12.0 GOW 25 JAN 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Hvy

Beaten 4 1/2l by Mirazur West when second of 8 at 80-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 2 Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in March.

O Stephen E McCarthy & John Delaney &

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Mr K D Cotter J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B f Walk In The Park - Hell Cat Maggie F 112p- (Hood) Star Rating HH MAYOR’S

14/1 Rachael Blackmore 10.11 (H) p.u. in race won by Jetara 10.11

Listed 2m 3f 56yds Hvy

5/1 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 (H) 3L 2nd to Smooth Tom 11.1 NAAS 12 NOV 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m Sft 5/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (H) won 6 1/2L 3 1/2L from Rebel Treaty 11.7 and Silent Approach 11.4 LIST 18 SEP 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd Pulled up at the last when 14-1 here over 2m 3f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Jetara in December last year on her latest outing.

Mrs J M Russell T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Mrs J W Prior-Wandesforde J Sean Flanagan Br B f Affinisea - Leyhill F 3111-37 Star Rating HHH ONLY BY NIGHT 3 N.H. WINS €33,630.00 HANDICAP RATING 125 25/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 29L 7th of 9fn, 17rn to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

K.M. Donoghue 11.7 ns 6L 3rd to Aston Martini (GB)(disq) 11.7 LINGFIELD PARK 21 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m Sft 2/5Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.7 won 10L 2 1/4L from Mi Lucky Cailin 11.7 and Crack The Sky (GB) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft Well beaten at 25-1 behind Jade De Grugy when seventh of 17 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

PAGGANE (GB) (32)

O Mrs J Donnelly

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Litex Commerce Ad

J Michael O’Sullivan Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Penelopa (GB) F 1-5-231p (CPiece) Star Rating HH

PAGGANE (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €4,750.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 118

100/1 D. Meyler 11.5 p.u. in race won by Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

13/8 P. Townend 11.5 won 4L 2 1/2L from Cut The Rope (FR) 11.12 and The Busy Fool 11.9 here 18 FEB 8rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 166yds Hvy

9/4 P. Townend 11.7 3 1/4L 11L 3rd to Bioluminescence 11.7 here 29 JAN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy

Pulled up 2 out when 100-1 in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) won by Jade De Grugy in March on her latest outing. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

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SPINDLEBERRY (IRE) (32) 6 11 4 (158) O Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood T W P Mullins, Carlow B Dermot Day J Paul Townend Br B f Policy Maker - Sapphire Rouge F 1-3-12 Star

SPINDLEBERRY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 25/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

5/2 P. Townend 11.7 won 9L 7 1/2L from True Testimony 11.7 and Jolie Coeur Allen (FR) 11.7 FAIR 24 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy

13/8Fav Miss J. Townend 11.11 2 3/4L 8L 3rd to Annalecka 11.8

Beaten 2 1/4l by Jade De Grugy when second of 17 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

O Kenneth Alexander T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B John Noonan J Rachael Blackmore Br B f Getaway (GER) - Native Beauty F f-4p-1p Star Rating HHH THEATRE NATIVE 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00

33/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (H) p.u. in race won by Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

4/5Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.3 won 7L nk from Mi Lucky Cailin 11.1 and Cottesloe Sunshine 11.5 FAIR 24 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

1/2Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.5 p.u. in race won by Any Road 11.9 CLON 9 NOV 23 12rn mdn hdl 2m 80yds Hvy

Pulled up at the last when 33-1 in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) won by Jade De Grugy in March on her latest outing.

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O TS Equine

MENTO

(GB) (19) 6 11 7 (154)

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, (in GB)

B Miss S J Turner

J Sam Twiston-Davies Br B f Casamento - Red Hibiscus (GB)

F 20112-1 Star Rating HHH

CASA NO MENTO (GB) 4 NH WINS €17,385.10 HANDICAP RATING 124

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell 11.5 won 6 1/2L 3 1/2L from She’s My Shadow 11.0 and Either Or 11.7

CHEPSTOW 13 APR 8rn nov.hdl 2m 11yds Gd /Sft

Sam Twiston-Davies 11.4 2 3/4L 2nd to Queens Gamble 11.4 TAUNTON 30 DEC 23 6rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 104yds Gd /Sft

Finn Lambert 10.9 won 15L 3L from Muskoka 11.0 and Global Esteem 11.0 HEREFORD 29 NOV 23 11rn nov.hdl 2m 53yds Gd

Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11fav at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating She’s My Shadow by 7l.

O Alan Jamieson Site Services

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200/1 D. Meyler 10.11 (V) 3 1/4L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Birdie Or Bust 10.11 THU 17 DEC 23 9rn nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 205yds Yld 100/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 (V) 7 1/2L 16L nk 4th to Fun Fun Fun 11.7 THU 30 NOV 23 13rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld

Beaten 4l by Lep Around when second of 11 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March.

O Fairholme Racing

T James M Barcoe, Kilkenny B G A E C Campos

J J J Slevin Br B f Kap Rock (FR) - High Morning (GB) F 0-4f662

KARACOLE (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €4,250.00  HANDICAP RATING 109

15/2

66/1

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D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 3 3/4L 2nd to Iceberg Theory 11.12 NAV 23 MAR 6rn

2m 4f Hvy

D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 9L 6th of 8 to Bioluminescence 10.9 LIM 10 MAR nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f 60yds Hvy

J.J. Slevin 11.5 7L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Helvic Dream 11.12 NAV 11 FEB mdn

1m 7f 150yds Hvy

Beaten 4l by Iceberg Theory when second of 6 at 15-2 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

16 LUCY WANG (IRE) (28) 4 10

(148) O J Halley T Josh Halley, Tipperary B Newstead Breeding Llc J Phillip Enright Br B f Mastercraftsman - Hold Me Now (USA) F 87p2-s Star Rating HH

LUCY WANG

7/1 P.T. Enright 10.13 s.u. in race won by Got Glory (FR) 11.7 NAAS 4 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 150/1 M.P. O’Connor 10.4 4 1/2L 2nd to Intellotto 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 23 19rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy B. Lestrade 10.6 (TS) p.u. in race won by Karakta (FR) 10.10 COMPIEGNE 10 NOV 23 8rn hdl 2m 1f

Slipped up when 7-1 at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Got Glory last month on her latest outing.

CPiece worn by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 1, No. 8. TStrap worn by No 4, No 6, No 7. Visor worn by No 14

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Spindleberry, 13/2 Got Glory (FR), 8/1 Implicit (FR), Me Wee Bonnie Lass, 10/1 Theatre Native, 12/1 Only By Night, Casa No Mento (GB), 14/1 Miss Agusta, Mollys Mango (GB), Iris Emery (FR), Kilbarry Saint (FR), 25/1 Mayor’s Walk, Paggane (GB), Cast A Spell, Lucy Wang, 33/1 Karacole (FR) 2023 - 1st Shecouldbeanything 2nd The Model Kingdom 3rd Walk With Paul (FR) (4 min. 6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

SPINDLEBERRY outran her odds when a creditable runner-up in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse latest and that form gives her leading claims for Willie Mullins. Her stablemate Got Glory is certainly one to note She actually made her Irish debut in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse last year, but was pulled up after racing freely She has had her issues, but returned almost a year later to hack up in a Naas maiden last month. Me Wee Bonnie Lass is a very likeable sort who is three from four over hurdles, while British raider Casa No Mento isn’t out of it.

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%) runs GOT GLORY, IMPLICIT, IRIS EMERY, PAGGANE & SPINDLEBERRY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runners listed above Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs MISS AGUSTA today.

Longest Traveller: LUCY WANG trained by J Halley & CAST A SPELL trained by T Hogan - both Tipperary, 98 miles.

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VALUE TO WINNER:

7.40 The JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race of €17,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 94 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by JP & M Doyle)

€3500

O Mrs P J Conway

T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath

B Mr P J Conway

J Mr D McGill (7) Br Gr g Authorized - Bete A Bon Dieu (FR) F 1- Star Rating HHH ANGELO DUNDEE 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C 11/1 Mr D. McGill 11.3 won 1 1/4L 4L from Williethebuilder 11.3 and Joyeux Vivo (FR) 11.3 here 25 APR 23 22rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft A winner at 11-1 in a NH flat race here over 2m (yielding - soft) on his racecourse debut in April last year, beating Williethebuilder by 1 1/4l.

O Sean Maguire

T Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Limerick

B Tally-Ho Stud

J Mr J C Barry (3) Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Yashila F 216- (Hood) Star Rating HH

BIG DEE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

17/2 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 18L 6th of 8 to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 LEP 29 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

15/2 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 won 4L 8L from Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 11.9 and Pay The Tab 11.7 DRYL 11 NOV 23 11rn Bumper 2m 190yds Sft

8/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Luckinthecity (GB) 11.10 LIST 18 SEP 23 9rn Bumper 2m Yld

Finished 19l behind Jalon D’oudairies when sixth of 8 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft - heavy) in December last year. He is wearing a hood for the first time.

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CANTICO (IRE) (50) 5 12 0 (168)

O Mrs Audrey Turley

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr Tom Coughlan

J Miss J Townend Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - All You Need (FR) F 13-10 Star Rating HHHH

CANTICO 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

P. Townend 11.7 77L 18th of 18fn, 19rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

4/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 6L 15L from Olympy De Cerisy (FR) 12.0 and Lough Owel 11.9 NAV 11 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Hvy

5/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Goldinthemountains (FR) 11.5 LEP 26 DEC 23 12rn Bumper 2m Yld

Well beaten at 11-1 behind Jasmin De Vaux when 18th of 19 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March.

4 GOLDINTHEMOUNTAINS (FR) (128) 5 12 0 (168) O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan T Martin Brassil, Kildare B China Horse Club International Ltd J Mr P A King (5) Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Summer Surprice (FR) F 41- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH GOLDINTHEMOUNTAINS (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 10/1 Mr P.A. King 11.5 won 2L 3 1/2L from Mywayofthinkin 11.10 and Cantico 11.10 LEP 26 DEC 23 12rn Bumper 2m Yld 7/2 Mr P.A. King 11.1 1 3/4L 2L s/hd 4th to Chasing Unicorn 12.0 here 29 APR 23 16rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld A winner at 10-1 in

O Ray Hackett

T Ray Hackett, Tipperary

B Ms M Kavanagh

J Mr J Dunne (7) Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Out of Africa F 261-41 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

NOWWHATDOYOUTHINK 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

9/2 Mr J. Dunne 11.7 (TS) won 3 1/4L 11L from Getamotive 11.7 and Churchroad Prince 11.9 CK 31 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

13/2 Mr J.W. Hendrick 11.7 7L 5L 3/4L 4th to Argento Boy 12.0 FAIR 27 JAN 10rn Bumper 2m Sft (PtoP) 5/4FF Derek O’Connor won 1 1/2L 14L from Bobby’s Nelson and Artic Lane UMMA HOUSE 22-OCT-23 11r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy

A winner at 9-2 in a NH flat race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Getamotive by 3 1/2l, his first success from two starts.

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PORT JOULAIN (FR) (54)

O Mrs S Ricci

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Sebastien Chemin J Mr P W Mullins Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Apple’s Noa (FR) F 1-1

PORT JOULAIN (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 11/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 2 1/4L 19L from Good N’ Kind 11.9 and His Nibs 11.7 GOW 9 MAR 9rn Bumper 2m 2f Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 J W Hendrick won 6L 14L from De Kingpin and Slade Shore (GB) BORRIS HOUSE 03DEC-23 11r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

Won on his racecourse debut in a NH flat race when 11-8fav at Gowran Park over 2m 2f (heavy) in March, beating Good N’ Kind by 2 1/4l.

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O David Maxwell

T Harry Derham, (in GB)

B R Guiry

J Mr David Maxwell Br Br g Doyen - Queens Wild F 11- (TStrap)

QUEENSBURY BOY 1 NH WIN €6,259.80

Mr David Maxwell 10.13 (TS) won 1 1/4L 20L from Rocking Man (FR) 11.6 and Leech (FR) 10.9 CHEPSTOW 27 DEC 23 4rn Bumper 2m 11yds Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 J Dunne won 1L 4 1/2L from Quebecois (FR) and Magical King CASTLELANDS 05MAR-23 11r7f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

Won on his racecourse debut in a NH flat race when 6-5jt-fav at Chepstow over 2m (heavy) in December last year, beating Rocking Man by 1 1/4l.

8 THE PASSING WIFE (GB)

O Cant Say No Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Maurice Linehan

J Mr D G Lavery Br B g Passing Glance (GB) - Red Wifey F 1414-2 Star Rating HH

THE PASSING WIFE (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 C 18/1 P.M. O’Brien 11.4 4 1/4L 2nd to Redemption Day (GB) 11.11 FAIR 1 APR 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 7/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 2 3/4L 3 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

3/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 won 1/2L 21L from Prends Garde A Toi (FR) 11.9 and Thats All 11.0 here 26 NOV 23 8rn Bumper 2m 190yds Sft

Beaten 4 1/2l by Redemption Day when second of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

Bective Stud

Gordon Elliott, Meath

Cathal

1/1Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 (H) 5L 1 1/4L 3rd to William Munny 11.11 NAAS 25 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 144yds Sft 8/11Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 won 8L 1 3/4L from Typhoon Flyer 11.7 and Iris Emery (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 6rn Bumper 2m Sft (PtoP) 6/4FF R James won 12L 8L from Backtonormal and Moorefields BALLYCRYSTAL 22-JAN-23 10r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

Third of 5 behind William Munny beaten 6l at evens fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft) in February.

O Robcour

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B Michael Parreau-Delhote

J Mr J L Gleeson (5) Br Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Shimrana F 1 (TStrap)

SAMYR (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

Star Rating HHHHH

4/5Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 (TS) won 8L 3 1/4L from Harry’s Dream 11.3 and Real Empire (GB) 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 6rn Bumper 2m Hvy

Won on his racecourse debut in a NH flat race when 4-5fav at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) in January, beating Harry’s Dream by 8l.

Hood worn by No 2, No 9. TStrap worn by No 4, No 5, No 7, No 10

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Port Joulain (FR), 5/2 Samyr (FR), 6/1 Wingmen, 8/1 Cantico, 10/1 Goldinthemountains (FR), 12/1 Queensbury Boy, 14/1 The Passing Wife (GB), 16/1 Angelo Dundee, Big Dee, Nowwhatdoyouthink 2023 - 1st Ballyburn 2nd Dancing City (FR) 3rd Slade Steel (3 min. 55.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

SAMYR impressed with a clear-cut success on heavy ground at Gowran Park and should improve on better ground considering he was bought to go on the Flat. Port Joulain merits automatic respect as he represents team Mullins. After his Gowran Park success in March, Willie Mullins commented that he would have been one for Cheltenham, but that he couldn’t get him ready in time. Mullins’ Cantico was eased when beaten in the Champion Bumper and could bounce back on this ground Angelo Dundee hasn’t been seen since winning a bumper on debut at the Punchestown Festival last year, but he has plenty of ability and cannot be ruled out.

WIN: SAMYR

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: PORT JOULAIN

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 660 runners, 25%) runs CANTICO & PORT JOULAIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runners listed above

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2021 and 2023. Longest Traveller: BIG DEE trained by E McCarthy, Limerick, 108 miles.

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CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 3.40p.m. The Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle (88-123) of €20,000

Specialist Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Generously sponsored by Specialist Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000 Third will receive €2,000 Fourth will receive €1,000 Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 88-123 About 2 miles 94 yards €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 25th April. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 4.15p.m. The Frontline Security Handicap Steeplechase (Listed) of €50,000

Frontline Security will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the Black Hills Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Frontline Security) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 25th April 2024 (150 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 55 yards €450 to enter €50 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 25th April Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE

4.50p.m. The Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Steeplechase of €30,000 Mongey Communications will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000 Third will receive €3,000 Fourth will receive €1,500 Fifth will receive €900 Sixth will receive €600 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) About 4 miles 1 furlong 11 yards €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2023) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight beyond 12st 7lb). Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules. 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority 3. Riders who hold a Category C’ Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races) The IHRB have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2023/2024 Point-To-Point Season. The IHRB have also suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Barberstown Castle Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1) of €125,000 Barberstown Castle Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and a €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the Colliers Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750) Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250 Fifth will receive €3,750 Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards About 2 miles 75 yards €750 to enter on April 10th €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or €12,500 if entered by April 25th Weights: 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 6.00p.m. The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) of €300,000 Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, €150 to the winning groom and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the Tipperkevin Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000) Second will receive €60,000 Third will receive €30,000 Fourth will receive €15,000 Fifth will receive €9,000 Sixth will receive €6,000 A hurdle for four years old and upwards About 2 miles 7 furlongs 110 yards €1,800 to enter on April 10th €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or €30,000 if entered by April 25th Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000

SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 6.35p.m. The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed) of €50,000

Conway Piling will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 25th April 2024 (145 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 7 furlongs 110 yards €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run PenaltiesWinner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 25th April. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 7.05p.m. The Close Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) of €32,500

Close Brothers will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and a €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the Shawiya Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Close Brothers) Winner will receive €19,500 (Penalty Value: €19,175) Second will receive €6,500 Third will receive €3,250 Fourth will receive €1,625 Fifth will receive €975 Sixth will receive €650 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race About 2 miles 94 yards €292.50 to enter, €32.50 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races or a hurdle race value €12,500 7lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €19175; Second: €6500; Third: €3250; Fourth: €1625; Fifth: €975; Sixth: €650 SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 7.40p.m. The JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race of €17,500

JP & M Doyle will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and a €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Generously sponsored by JP & M Doyle) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325) Second will receive €3,500 Third will receive €1,750 Fourth will receive €875 Fifth will receive €525 Sixth will receive €350 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race

About 2 miles 94 yards €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lbs Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or N.H. Flat race 7lb extra Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350 SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE