OFFICIALS
UNDER I.N.H.S RULES
TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2024
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 J M. McGrath
Mr. N. McCaffrey
Mr P. Curling
Mr. J. Gaisford-St. Lawrence
Mr L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course:
Clerk of the Scales:
Clerical Assistant:
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr B. Sheridan
Mr. H. Hynes
Mr S. Murphy
Mr. P.L. Malone
Mr D. Maher
Mr S. Quinn
Stewards Secretary: Mr. A. Ring
Medical Officer:
Veterinary Officer:
Dr J. Pugh
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms N. Moloney & Mr D. Fennessy
Security Officer:
Mr D. Buckley
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Mr. T. Burns (Stableyard)
Mr V. Hyde (Racetrack)
DOCTOR
Dr. R. Downey
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
WELCOME TO
Dear Racegoer,
On behalf of all the team here at Punchestown I would like to extend a very warm welcome back to the home of Irish jump racing. Today marks the first of our jump fixtures for the 2024/2025 season and the staff have been working very hard behind the scenes to ensure the track looks impeccable!
Although five months have passed since Festival 2024 it feels as though the summer has flown by. Those months give us the opportunity to reflect on the season past, consider feedback and implement changes as we continue to improve the Punchestown customer experience. Please always feel free to let us know how your experience has been as we endeavour to do the utmost to ensure that you have an enjoyable day at the races.
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To all the owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff we would like to wish you a successful and healthy season. As the temperatures drop, the racing action heats up and our next fixture here is tomorrow, Wednesday 16 October where the GR3 Betvictor Chase takes centre stage
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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
O Purosangue Racing Syndicate
T Gerard O’Leary, Kildare
B C Marnane
Br B g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Safeenah (GB)
J Jack Kennedy F 235633
2/1Fav J.W Kennedy 10.12 4L 1/2L 3rd to Zaynab 10.5 LIST 22 SEP 10rn hdl 2m Gd 9/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Solar Drive 11.0 BAL 13 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 207yds Gd 12/1 HR84 J. Cleary 8.12 (CP) 13L last of 6 to Monasterboice 9.5 KILL 23 AUG 1m 30yds Yld/Sft
Placed in two hurdle races from two starts, also won a flat race in April. Third of 10 behind Zaynab beaten 4 1/2l at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good) last month. Every chance if lining up here following his Cork engagement on Sunday.
3 10 12 O Brian A Heaslip
T Ms Helen P Markham (R), Wicklow B Sunderland Holding Inc
Br B g Ribchester - Sea The Sun (GER)
J Conor Smithers (7) F 58 Star Rating HH
CHESTERBAYLAD
125/1 C.D Smithers 10.7 27L 8th of 11fn, 15rn to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW 5 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd 66/1 Cian Cullinan 10.5 34L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Teriferma (GB) 11.4 DRYL 30 AUG hdl 2m 190yds Gd
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles Well beaten at 125-1 behind Solar Falcon when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (good) earlier this
O James McCooke
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Mrs Diane Williams
Br Ch g Buratino - Xena
J Paddy Hanlon (7) F 0 Star Rating H
MIND YOUR FEW BOB
150/1 H.E. Sexton 10.7 63L last of 11fn, 15rn to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW
Half-brother to Majestic Hero, won five times at 5f. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Solar Falcon when 11th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 2m (good) earlier this month. 6
O Eleanora Kennedy
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L
Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Sheikhakan
J Tom Harney (7) F 7-15843
9/1 HR77 W.J. Lee 9.3 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Granite Bay (GB) 9.4 LIST 24 SEP 9rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Yld
11/1 HR77 S. Foley 9.6 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Masoun (FR) 9.9 CUR 24 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 10/1 HR81 S. Foley 9.7 10L 8th of 10 to Puturhandstogether 9.5 CUR 20
Third of 9 behind Granite Bay beaten 1 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (yielding) last month. Achieved a peak rating of 81 when trained on the Flat. One to note now sent over hurdles.
O Alan E Smith T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath
B Mrs A Cantillon & Mrs E McStay
Br B f Churchill - Rachel Zane
J Patrick M O’Brien (7) F 0-42454 Star
CHARTWELL’S LADY (GB)
Tom Marquand 9.9 (BK) 3 1/4L ns 14L 4th to Miss Dubai (GB) 8.10 LINGFIELD PARK 5 AUG 5rn hcp (46-62)1m 4f Std Saffie Osborne 9.0 8L 5th of 7 to Allonsy (GB) 9.4 WINDSOR 29 JUN hcp (49-68)1m 3f 99yds Gd /Frm Connor Planas 9.2 s/hd 4L 5L 4th to Judgementofsolomon (GB) 9.6 WOLVERHAMPTON 29 APR 4rn hcp (49-68)1m 4f 51yds Std
Finished 18l behind Miss Dubai when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f in August. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with James Ferguson She gets weight all round and would not be out of this if taking to her new discipline.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Action Plan, 3/1 Solar Drive, 7/2 Slurricane, 13/2 Infatuator, 8/1 Chartwell’s Lady (GB), 20/1 Chesterbaylad, 50/1 Mind Your Few Bob 2023 - 1st Wodhooh (FR) 2nd Pigeon House 3rd Our Boy Wes (GB) (3 min. 59.9 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
A dual winner over 1m4f, SOLAR DRIVE isn’t as highly rated on the Flat as some of these but has taken well to hurdling and had Action Plan a little over two lengths back in third when landing a Ballinrobe maiden. Action Plan again ran creditably in a decent contest at Listowel on his next start. He is declared to run at Cork on Sunday but will be a major player if turning up here. Hurdling debutant Slurricane stays well, as shown when placed over 1m6f on the Flat last time in a competitive Listowel handicap WIN: SOLAR DRIVE EACH-WAY: Slurricane
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24):
D A McLoughlin (7 wins from 96 runners, 7%) runs CHARTWELL’S LADY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):
G O’Leary (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs ACTION PLAN
Longest Traveller: SOLAR DRIVE trained by P Flynn, Longford, 65 miles.
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HORSE WELFARE
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses.
In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
The horses’ welfare is our priority
The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)
(Generously sponsored by William Hill) VALUE TO WINNER: €6785; SECOND: €2300; THIRD: €1150; FOURTH: €575; FIFTH: €345; SIXTH: €230
W O’Brien T Richard John O’Brien, Limerick B Ms Cora Cronin Br B g Sholokhov - Galshan J Danny Mullins F 345622
HR106
HR106
Mile and Seven Furlongs 185 Yards
7/1 D.J Gilligan 11.1 (TS) 18L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Smiling Bess 10.11 KILB 12 JUL mdn hdl 2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld
Placed in three hurdle races from eight starts. Beaten 5l by Tell Me This when second of 14 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (yielding - soft) in August.
O Great White Shark Syndicate T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow B Max Morris Br B g Fascinating Rock - Golden Shadow J Paddy Hanlon (7) F 503890 (TStrap)
25/1
HR106 J.S. McGarvey 11.4 (TS) 9 3/4L 12th of 15 to Red Glory 11.4 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-116)2m 1f Gd 14/1
HR64 P. Hanlon 9.8 (TS) 6 1/4L 9th of 12 to Lady Kai 9.1 KILL 17 JUL hcp (47-65)1m 3f 103yds Gd 10/1
HR66 G.M. Ryan 9.13 (TS) 8 1/2L 8th of 10 to Explorers Way 9.4 DRYL 22 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 2f 75yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Red Glory at 25-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) in July. 3 PRO BONO (IRE) (15) 9 11 7 O Patrick Joseph Hayes
T Patrick Joseph Hayes, Kildare B J L Hassett
Br B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Miss Hawk J Cian Cullinan (7) F 50-8050 (C,T) Star Rating HH PRO BONO 2 FLAT WINS €11,800.00
28/1 HR47 J.A. Powell 8.12 (CP) (TS) 13L 10th of 13 to Little
2f
Sft 33/1 HR104 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.11 (CP) (TS) 14L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to First Dare 11.2
O Donal Doyle & R Donohoe
T R Donohoe, Kilkenny
B Highfield Stud Ltd
Br B g Dawn Approach - Pechora J R Deegan F 42-4549 Star Rating HHH
1
5/1Fav HR101 Miss G. Benson 11.9 (CP) 21L 9th of 14 to Smallcraftwarning 10.7 THU 22 FEB hcp hdl (80-102)2m 88yds Sft
9/2 HR101 J.G. Gilligan 10.13 2 3/4L 2L 1 3/4L 4th to Whiskeywealth 11.11 NAAS 10 FEB 10rn hcp hdl (80-116)1m 7f 175yds Hvy
10/1 HR102 D.E. Mullins 12.0 31L 5th of 15fn, 18rn to Champagne Mahler 12.0 GOW 25 JAN hcp hdl (80-102)2m Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1fav behind Smallcraftwarning when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft) in February.
O Camillus Slevin T Nigel Thomas Slevin, Meath B Mr Donal Boylan
Br Ch g Buratino - Air of Mystery (GB)
J Sean Flanagan F 004722 (H,T) Star Rating HHHHH
SINGLE EDITION 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 99
8/1 HR97 S.W Flanagan 11.10 (H) (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Sayitfirst 10.7 ROS 30 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 135yds Yld/Sft
9/1 HR95 S.W Flanagan 12.0 (H) (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Portnacoo 11.12 DWNP 20 SEP 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Gd 9/1 HR99 C.P Millar 10.3 (TS) 33L last of 7 to Dollar Value (USA) 10.11 SLGO 8 AUG hdl 2m 1f 185yds Yld
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 1 1/4l by Sayitfirst when second of 16 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (yielding) last month.
FLAVIO (IRE) (19) 5 11 4 O John N Place T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B John Place
Br Ch g Ocovango (GB) - Carlas Dream
J Tom Harney (7) F 500502 Star Rating HHHH
TARGA FLAVIO HANDICAP RATING 99
7/1 HR97 T.P. Harney 11.2 12L 2nd to Ifitwasme 10.10 LIST 26 SEP 11rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft 14/1 HR97 T.P. Harney 10.11 9 1/4L 10th of 20 to Wee Charlie 11.5 GAL 9 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 160yds Yld 11/1 T.P. Harney 10.11 25L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Zariygann 11.1 ROS 6 AUG mdn hdl 1m 7f 100yds Yld/Sft
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Beaten 12l by Ifitwasme when second of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft) last month.
O Kings Horses Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Mrs Joan Rothwell
Br B g Alkaadhem (GB) - Presenting Lucy J Conor Owens (7) F 72u186 (Blinkers) Star Rating HH
RICKY LANGFORD 7 N.H. WINS €46,905.00 HANDICAP RATING 96
14/1 HR96 J.P O’Sullivan 11.1 (BK) 67L last of 6fn, 7rn to Hazelhatch Lady 12.0 GAL
14/1 HR96 C. Owens 9.13 (BK) 45L last of 8fn, 9rn to Must Be Dreaming 9.12
10 WENDELL’S LASS (GB) (15)
O Blue Crystal Syndicate
T Thomas Gibney, Meath
B Ben Sangster Bloodstock/Richmond Bloodstock Br Ch f New Approach - Autumn Leaves (FR)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 962-705 (TStrap) Star Rating HH
WENDELL’S LASS (GB) HANDICAP RATING 89
16/1 HR89 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 13L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Sayitfirst 10.7 ROS 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 135yds Yld/Sft 66/1 HR58 C.D. Hayes 9.9 5 1/2L 13th of 22 to Molly Hall 9.5 NAV 29 AUG hcp (47-65)1m 6f Gd 16/1 HR60 Ms T. Grbavcicova 10.3 12L 7th of 10 to Elzaamsan 10.2 LEP 8 AUG Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd
Placed in a hurdle race from six NH starts. Finished 14l behind Sayitfirst when fifth of 16 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (yielding) last month.
Blinkers worn by No 8. C,T worn by No 3. H,T worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 2, No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Mount Anglesby, 4/1 Sayitfirst, 5/1 Single Edition, 6/1 Targa Flavio, 8/1 Jake Peter, Star Official, 12/1 Fascinating Shadow, Pro Bono, 16/1 Wendell’s Lass (GB), 25/1 Ricky Langford
2023 - 1st Park Of Kings 2nd One Cool Poet 3rd Redwood Queen (4 min. 7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Runner-up on his last two starts, bumper winner SINGLE EDITION can go one better and record a first success over hurdles. Nigel Slevin’s six-year-old was outstayed by a subsequent winner over a longer trip at Downpatrick before finding only Sayitfirst too strong at Roscommon. The selection is 7lb better
with the latter, who again showed her well-being when second at Fairyhouse last week. Targa Flavio was a well-held second when showing improved form at Listowel and he may improve for better ground, while handicap debutant Mount Anglesby brings solid maiden form to the table WIN: SINGLE EDITION EACH-WAY: Targa Flavio
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): P J Rothwell (7 wins from 174 runners, 4%) runs RICKY LANGFORD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J J Hanlon (1 win from 25 runners, 4%) runs FASCINATING SHADOW
Longest Traveller: SAYITFIRST trained by D Collins, Galway, 125 miles.
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VALUE TO WINNER: €10325; SECOND: €3500; THIRD: €1750; FOURTH: €875
EAGLE FANG (IRE) (165)
O William Durkan
T William Durkan, Dublin
B Tinnakill Bloodstock
Br B g Free Eagle - Scatina
J Oakley Brown (5) F 230-101
EAGLE FANG 2 N.H. WINS €21,535.00 C HANDICAP RATING 130 22/1 HR124 O.R. Brown 11.1 won 1/2L 1L from Ataboycharlie 11.12 and Anotherway (FR) 11.12
P.T. Enright 11.5 58L 12th of 13fn, 22rn to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl
Hvy 9/4Fav P.T. Enright 11.0 won 5L 6 1/2L from Bright Legend 10.11 and Pacini (GB) 11.4 NAAS 10
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 22-1 in a
2m (soft) on his latest outing in May, beating Ataboycharlie by 1/2l.
O Robcour T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Fastnet Stud Ltd
Br B g Born To Sea - Red Planet (GB) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 8/-334-2f
ASPIRE TOWER 1 FLAT WIN €5,880.90 3 N.H.
4/7Fav HR146 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 fell in race won by Horantzau D’airy (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 MAR 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 5/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Zanahiyr 11.12 THU 13 FEB 9rn beg.ch 2m 70yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 2 3/4L 4 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Sir Gerhard 11.6 here 31 DEC 23 7rn hdl 2m 3f 15yds Hvy
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on soft and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Fell having jumped the last when 4-7fav at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Horantzau D’airy in March on his latest outing. 3 BYKER (IRE) (154) 5 11 2 O Relicpride Co Ltd Partnership T C Byrnes, Limerick
B Clive Washbourn
Br B g Le Havre - Bridge Of Peace (GB) J Philip Byrnes F 502-500 (CPiece) Star Rating HH BYKER 1 FLAT WIN €5,400.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 6/1 HR75 J.A. Heffernan 8.13 (CP) 33L last of 12 to Boher Road 9.12
hcp 2m 182yds Sft 18/1 HR76 G.P Halpin 10.1 (CP) 10L 14th of 19 to Nostra Casa 9.12 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 40/1 P.T. Enright 11.8 (CP) 40L 5th of 7 to Hunters Yarn 11.12 FAIR 13 JAN beg.ch 2m 1f
CPiece worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 4.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/7 Pied Piper (GB), 11/4 Aspire Tower, 10/1 Eagle Fang, Byker 2023 - 1st Zanahiyr 2nd Run For Oscar 3rd Andy Dufresne (4 min. 19.9 sec.) 1ST 2ND
RACE SUMMARY
PIED PIPER looks to have been found a nice opportunity to record a first win in almost two years. A genuine Grade 1 horse in his prime, the Gordon Elliott-trained six-year-old has performed with credit in decent handicaps under both codes in recent times. Fit from the Flat, the New Approach gelding should take all of the beating. Aspire Tower, who would have had a similar level of ability to the selection at his best, was off the track for almost three years prior to making his return last October Although not the force of old, the gelding looks the main threat. Course winner Eagle Fang is next best.
WIN: PIED PIPER
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Aspire Tower
Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (97 wins from 699 runners, 14%) runs PIED PIPER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 57 runners, 12%) runs PIED PIPER
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2019 and 2023. The stable runs PIED PIPER today.
Longest Traveller: BYKER trained by C Byrnes, Limerick, 108 miles.
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
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
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Uncle Pat when second of 18 at 9-1 on his hurdling debut at Listowel over 2m 6f (good) last month.
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CRESTHILL (IRE) (20) 6 11 12
O Craic At The Top Syndicate T Michael Flannery (R), Limerick
B Mrs Deborah Hobson
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Fashion Target
J Philip Byrnes F 35-2107 Star Rating H CRESTHILL
200/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 7th of 8fn, 11rn to Sea Of Sands (GER) 11.12 LIST 25 SEP mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 16/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 56L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Kimy (FR) 11.3 TRAM 18 SEP mdn hdl 2m 140yds Gd (PtoP) 5/2FF Derek O’Connor won 1L 1 1/2L from Wholly Boley and Largy Ask LOUGHANMORE 20-APR-24 9r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Sea Of Sands when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
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ISTHEREONEMOREINME (IRE) (12) 5 11 12
O Brian O’Sullivan
T D E Fitzgerald, Limerick
B Walter Kent
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Tamara Ghost
J Gavin Brouder (5) F b7
Star Rating HH ISTHEREONEMOREINME
125/1 G. Brouder 11.7 41L 7th of 10 to Mystical Goddess 11.5 CLON 3 OCT mdn hdl 2m 176yds Gd/Yld 150/1 G. Brouder 11.7 br.d in race won by Uncle Pat 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 18rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Mystical Goddess when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
O Beech Tree Stud Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mrs J M Mullins
Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Pink Hat
J Danny Mullins F 212- Star Rating HHHH
MISTER PINK 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00
11/4 P. Townend 11.12 4 1/4L 2nd to Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT 23 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
2/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Adela Icon 11.0 and Grannys Yaris 11.0 BAL 25 JUL 23 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 110yds Gd
5/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 4 1/2L 2nd to Down Memory Lane 12.0 FAIR 25 FEB 23 12rn Bumper 2m 110yds Yld
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 7f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Antrim Coast when second of 19 at 11-4 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (yielding) in October last year.
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SONNY FELLA (GB) (10) 6 11 12
O W M Roper
T W M Roper, Kildare
B Aunty Ifl
Br B g Battle of Marengo - Mother’s Hope
J Jody McGarvey F 50-50-8 (CPiece) Star Rating HH
SONNY FELLA (GB)
66/1 H.E. Sexton 11.5 (CP) 58L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd 14/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 59L 13th of 14fn, 17rn to Ask Anything 11.12 LIM 21 OCT 23 mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy 200/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 37L 5th of 14fn, 18rn to Tag Man 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Apple’s Of Bresil when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
7 RIVERIA (IRE) (-)
O J Weldon
T Mrs Prunella Dobbs, Wicklow
B Ms S Rothwell
Br B g Ol’ Man River - Our Dot
J Carl Millar (7) F (Hood)
Half-brother to Our Dot’s Baby, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and in a point to point race at 3m. Hooded ahead of his debut, and the market is likely to guide.
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SPREAD THE FAITH (IRE) (92)
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin
B Thomas Meagher
Br Ch f Mahler (GB) - Oddly Presented J Phillip Enright F 909 Star Rating H
SPREAD THE FAITH
66/1 P.T. Enright 11.3 53L 9th of 10fn, 14rn to Hey Whatever 11.3 DWNP 15 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Frm 150/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.8 13th of 14 to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.4 FAIR 31 MAR Bumper 2m Hvy 50/1 J.I. Duggan 10.1 70L last of 9 to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.8 NAAS 10 MAR Bumper 1m 7f 116yds Sft
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Hey Whatever when 9th of 14 on her hurdling debut at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in July.
CPiece worn by No 6. Hood worn by No 7. Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Mister Pink, 11/8 Ballysax Hank, 20/1 Ballyharney, Riveria, 33/1 Isthereonemoreinme, Sonny Fella (GB), Spread The Faith, 66/1 Cresthill 2023 - 1st Antrim Coast 2nd Mister Pink 3rd Pour Les Filles (GB) (4 min. 52.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Cork bumper winner BALLYSAX HANK can step up on his recent hurdling debut at Listowel. Runner-up on that occasion, the Brendan Duke-trained gelding should have learned enough from that experience to go one better A prominent racer, the five-year-old should appreciate returning to this venue where he previously finished fifth in a big-field bumper The Willie Mullins-trained Mister Pink looks the obvious danger Second over course and distance on hurdling debut last time, the six-year-old had won his bumper at Ballinrobe prior to that and likely has more to offer. Newcomer Ballyharney should be noted on his introduction for the in-form Adrian Murray stable WIN: BALLYSAX HANK EACH-WAY: Mister Pink
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (163 wins from 680 runners, 24%) runs MISTER PINK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs MISTER PINK Longest Traveller: ISTHEREONEMOREINME trained by D E Fitzgerald, Limerick, 108 miles.
RACE RESULTS
ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED
You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?
C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses ’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today.
D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit.
CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.
C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course
BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.
So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.
HANDICAPS EXPLAINED
After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.
For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.
The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!
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Derek Mara
S C E A Elevage De Clermont
B Gr g Balko (FR) - Odile De Neulliac (FR) J Gavin Brouder (5) F 421814
11/4Fav HR102 G. Brouder 12.0 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 6L 4th to Swelltime 11.8
11/2 HR104 G. Brouder 11.2 won 4 3/4L nk from Lucky Policy 10.3 and An Peann Dearg 11.12 WEX 7 AUG 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 130yds Gd 7/2 HR104 G. Brouder 10.7 36L last of 8fn, 11rn to Mousey Brown 10.11 KILB 2 JUN hcp chse (0-123)2m 4f 80yds Gd
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 10l behind Swelltime when fourth of 15 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) in August.
(IRE) (9) 6 11 11 O A M Murray & Grant Harrison
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B P Connell
Br Br g Sageburg - A Long Way (GB)
J Keith Donoghue F 187173 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH
DUE COURSE 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00
8/1 HR98 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (TS) 1/2L 4L 3rd to Say It So 11.4 KILL 6 OCT 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Gd/Yld
5/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 23L 7th of 11 to Someone’s Wish 11.2 DWNP 20 SEP beg.ch 2m 1f 165yds Gd 4/1 HR90 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 (TS) won 2 3/4L 5 1/2L from Hollow Spark 10.8 and Cottage Artist 10.8 BELW 28 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 40yds Gd
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good ground. Third of 13 behind Say It So beaten 4 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.
3 GLENDARS MAHLER (IRE) (67) 8 11 10
O Frank Reynolds
T Aidan Anthony Howard, Kildare
B Frank Reynolds
Br Br f Mahler (GB) - Mount Abora J Simon Torrens F 8655-75 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH
GLENDARS MAHLER 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00
RATING 98 13/2 HR100 A. Harvey 11.5 (TS) 27L 5th of 10fn, 14rn to That’s About Right 11.0 WEX 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR101 M.M. McDonagh 10.9 (TS) 14L last of 7fn, 8rn to Gone For Tea 11.1 SLGO 7 JUL Ext hcp
O Peter Durnin
T Kevin Michael Smith, Meath
B Framont Ltd
Br B f Showcasing (GB) - Lady Of The House
J James Smith (7) F 47r736 (B,T)
Star Rating HHH
INTERNATIONAL LADY 2 FLAT WINS €11,800.00 HANDICAP RATING 97
12/1 J. Smith 11.0 31L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Sansrisk (FR) 11.7 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd
33/1 P. Cleary 10.12 5L 1/2L 3rd to Tell Nobody Nothin 11.2 DWNP 20 SEP 10rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd
100/1 P. Cleary 10.12 12L 7th of 14 to Luckinthecity (GB) 11.12 KILB 23 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Sansrisk when sixth of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie and blinkers for the first time.
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CHAPEL STREET (IRE) (345) 9 11 7
O Mrs Stephanie Hennessy T Richard Hennessy (R), Cork B Michael P Keane Br B g Scorpion - Suzababe
J Mr E P O’Brien (5) F 1-36915- Star Rating HHH
CHAPEL STREET 2 N.H. WINS €12,685.00 HANDICAP RATING 95
7/1 HR97 D. King 10.13 22L 5th of 12fn, 17rn to Como Park 11.11 CK 5 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft
7/1 HR91 D. King 11.7 won nk 4L from Ladyeze Man 11.7 and Herculaneum 11.9 CK 15 OCT 23 17rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld/Sft 10/1 HR92 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 20L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Park Of Kings 11.8 ROS 25 SEP 23 hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 195yds Sft
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Como Park when fifth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
LA VEGA MOON (IRE) (12)
O Brendan Doorly
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow B Mr Michael Dillon
Br B g Pether’s Moon - Lady de La Vega (FR)
J Paddy Hanlon (7) F 40pbp0
LA VEGA MOON HANDICAP RATING 95
40/1 HR99 J.C. Gainford 11.11 45L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Stellar Symphony 10.11 CLON 3 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)3m 147yds Gd 16/1 HR102 P. Hanlon 11.3 (BK) p.u. in race won by Shuil Na Tra 10.3 SLGO 21 AUG 9rn
Sft 100/1 HR102 S.D. Torrens 10.5 (BK) br.d in race won by Flicker Of Hope (FR) 10.10 GAL 4 AUG 16rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 60yds Sft
Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Stellar Symphony when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Carrigroe Gaels Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Neill Patrick Francis Doran
Br B g Sageburg - Ebony Empress J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 748378 (CPiece)
12/1 HR100 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (CP) 29L 8th of 11 to
Wish 11.2 DWNP 20 SEP beg.ch 2m 1f 165yds Gd 13/2 HR101 P. Hanlon 9.8 (CP) (TS) 30L last of 7fn, 9rn to Dutch Schultz (GB) 11.4 KILL 22 AUG hcp chse (0-130)2m 1f Yld 9/1 HR102 C. Owens 9.7 (CP) 2L 7 1/2L 3rd to The Dara Man 10.13 KILB 10 AUG 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f
O Boyne Racing Syndicate
T John C McConnell, Meath
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Sospira (GB)
J Ben Harvey F 070-050 (TStrap) Star Rating H
DEEP SIGH (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €4,884.20 HANDICAP RATING 91
66/1 HR92 B.W Harvey 11.4 (TS) 41L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to The Nagger Reidy (GB) 11.7 LIST 28 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f Sft 125/1 HR92 S.D. Torrens 10.0 (TS) 15L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Me Wee Bonnie Lass 11.12 BELW 24 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld
200/1 B.W Harvey 11.5 (TS) 37L 11th of 16fn, 20rn to Faulty (GB) 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR
2m 190yds Sft
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind The Nagger Reidy when 13th of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
O Shawshank Syndicate T Thomas Gibney, Meath B Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle Br Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 65p0p7 Star Rating HH HESASMOOTHOPERATOR HANDICAP RATING 90
20/1 HR91 K.E Buckley 11.10 9L 7th of 14 to Inthenickoftime 11.10 WEX 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 190yds Yld 14/1 HR91 O.R. Brown 11.5 p.u. in race won by Seasett (GB) 11.7 LIM 30 MAY 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Gd/Yld 22/1 HR92 K.E Buckley 11.11 13L 10th of 11 to A Nod To Getaway 11.2 WEX 18 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 55yds Sft
Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 9l behind Inthenickoftime at 20-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 1f (yielding) in August.
LOUGHRASK RAINBOW
(18)
T A Vaughan T Brian M McMahon, Galway B Martin Ryan Br B g Sans Frontieres - Belle’s Elegance J Sean O’Keeffe F p0f055 Star Rating HH LOUGHRASK RAINBOW HANDICAP RATING 90
22/1 HR90 S.F O’Keeffe 11.9 11L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to West Clare 11.8 LIST 27 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f Sft 125/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 28L 5th of 7 to Crack The Sky (GB) 11.5 KILB 10 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 150/1 R. Deegan 11.12 40L 13th of 18 to Lightkeeper 11.12 GAL 31 JUL mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd
Placed in a point-to-point from nine starts. Finished 11l behind West Clare when fifth of 14 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
O Jeffrey Brennan & John Cawley & Natalie Gilligan
T Paul John Gilligan, Galway
B Mr Paul Townend
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Kala Brandy
J Danny Gilligan F 006087 Star Rating HH
MR MCWHINNY HANDICAP RATING 89
28/1 HR90 D.J Gilligan 11.9 25L 7th of 13fn, 16rn to Lispopple 11.4 ROS 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 63yds Sft 80/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 59L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Hey Sunshine 10.12 KILB 6 SEP mdn hdl 2m Yld
150/1 Mr O.T. Gilligan 11.7 28L 11th of 13 to Brave Crogha (FR) 12.0 GAL 1 AUG Bumper 2m 2f Gd
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Lispopple when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
O Jules Sigler
T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath
B Donal Murphy
Br B g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Miss Vinnie
J Sam Ewing F 5-40083 (C,T)
RIDEAU CANAL HANDICAP RATING 88
Star Rating HHH
13/2 HR88 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 (CP) (TS) 2 3/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to That’s Me Finished 10.13 SLGO 21 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 141yds Sft
80/1
12/1
HR88 D.J Gilligan 11.9 (TS) 82L last of 8fn, 12rn to Kudasheva 11.5 WEX 24 JUL beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Yld
HR90 J. Coen 11.4 (TS) 22L 11th of 16fn, 17rn to Flashthelights 10.9 here 8 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 100yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 14 starts. Third of 14 behind That’s Me Finished beaten 8l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 5f (soft) in August.
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CELTIC CROSSING (IRE) (15)
O Burren Syndicate
T Darren Collins, Galway
B D & I Collins,A Burke & D Gavin Br B f Soldier of Fortune - Youcantcallherthat
4 10 13
J Diarmuid Moloney (7) F 0005 Star Rating HH
CELTIC CROSSING HANDICAP RATING 89
66/1 HR89 G.B. Noonan 11.0 13L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Lispopple 11.4 ROS 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 63yds Sft
250/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.7 30L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Feud (GB) 11.7 GAL 29 JUL nov.hdl 2m 130yds Gd
200/1 G.B. Noonan 10.3 36L 11th of 15 to St Anthonys Corner 10.1 BAL 28 MAY mdn hdl 2m 75yds Gd
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 13l behind Lispopple when fifth of 16 at 66-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
17 FRENCH MILAN (IRE) (126)
O Frank Reynolds
T Aidan Anthony Howard, Kildare
B Frank Reynolds
Br B f Milan (GB) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)
J Jack Foley F 573p-08 (TStrap) Star Rating HH FRENCH MILAN HANDICAP RATING 87
22/1 A. Harvey 11.1 78L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Koori Star 11.12 SLGO 11 JUN mdn hdl 2m 1f 182yds Gd 50/1 K.C. Sexton 10.11 55L 11th of 15 to Big Stage 11.4 DWNP 24 MAY mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd 100/1 D. Meyler 10.13 p.u. in race won by Faux Fur (FR) 10.11 TRAM 12 OCT 23 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 73yds Hvy
Placed in a NH flat race from eight starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Koori Star when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 2f (good) in June. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today.
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 5. C,T worn by No 15. CPiece worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 2, No 3, No 10, No 17
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 General Clermont (FR), 5/1 Due Course, 15/2 Chapel Street, 8/1 Gekkota (FR), Rideau Canal, 10/1 Glendars Mahler, 12/1 International Lady, Warm In Gorey, 14/1 Loughrask Rainbow, 16/1 Hesasmoothoperator, Celtic Crossing, French Milan, 20/1 Beechfield, Gilded Moon (GB), 25/1 Mr Mcwhinny, 50/1 La Vega Moon, Deep Sigh (FR) 2023 - 1st Irish Envoy 2nd Downtherefordancin (GB) 3rd Tideways Hero (4 min. 58.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
C&D winner WARM IN GOREY has leading claims under Tiernan Power Roche Only 3lb higher than when successful here last June, the Philip Rothwell-trained gelding actually races off a lower mark once taking his jockey’s claim into account. A consistent sort in handicap chases in recent months, the six-year-old may appreciate reverting to hurdles. Glendars Mahler has to be respected on her first start for trainer Aidan Howard. Having been rated as high as 105 in the past, the eight-year-old is very interesting. Point-to-point winner Due Course is another to consider WIN: WARM IN GOREY
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Glendars Mahler
Leading course trainer (19-24): G Cromwell (35 wins from 275 runners, 13%) runs DUE COURSE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (6 wins from 47 runners, 13%) runs DUE COURSE
Longest Traveller: CHAPEL STREET trained by R Hennessy, Cork, 158 miles.
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DID YOU KNOW
Punchestown is the only racecourse in Ireland that hosts cross-country racing over 35 obstacles styled on natural countryside fences, banks and hedges.
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BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake. Another common bet is each-way. This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4
4/6Fav D.J Gilligan 11.9 nk 2nd to Kalanisi
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point
8-1 behind Pray Tell when 11th of 14 on his
O John Clarke T Shane Nolan, Kildare B J Clarke Br B g Mamool - Sli Eile J Cian Quirke (5) F 0962f3 (CPiece)
MISTER BEETON 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00 C HANDICAP
9/1 HR117 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 (CP) 4L 1/2L 3rd to Barry Lyndon 11.3 BELW 28 AUG 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 16/1 HR117 S. Fitzgerald 11.6 (BK) fell in race won by Talk In The Park 11.5 GAL 31 JUL 20rn
2m 6f 111yds Gd 15/2 HR114 S. Fitzgerald 11.4 (CP) nk 2nd to Como Park 11.6 BELW 6
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 15 behind Barry Lyndon beaten 4 1/2l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good) in August.
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O Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare B Mr K Bolger Br B g Shantou (USA) - Slaney Lady J Michael O’Sullivan F 813-647 (CPiece)
O T J Doran
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Mr T Doran
Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Inch Sunset J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 243153 (CPiece)
LAW 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 115
6/1 HR113 T. Power Roche 10.6 (CP) 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Donkey Years 11.3
13/2 HR113 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 (CP) 20L 5th of 13 to Anyway (GER) 10.10 KILL 24 AUG
11/4 HR106 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 (CP) won 4 1/2L 14L from Flidais 10.12 and I Am Rocco (GB) 10.0 BAL 12
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 2f on yielding - soft ground. Third of 13 behind Donkey Years beaten 4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 3m (soft) last month.
SOMPTUEUX (FR) (61)
9 11 7 O P G Davies T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B M Valentin Berouard, Mlle Flavie Berouard, M Herve Letendre & Mme Mouna Jamri
Br B g Spirit One (FR) - Best Day (FR)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F f4-2334 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH SOMPTUEUX (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €22,715.00 HANDICAP RATING 114 9/1 Miss G. Benson 10.7 (CP) 2 1/2L 6 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 TRAM 15 AUG 11rn
2m Gd/Yld 16/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Williamstowndancer 11.2 LEP 20 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 7f Gd 14/1 HR118 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (CP) 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Mousey Brown 10.11 KILB 2 JUN 11rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 4f 80yds Gd
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good - yielding ground, also won a flat race in May. Third of 11 behind Mousey Brown beaten 4l at 14-1 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) in June.
O John P McManus T Padraig Roche, Kildare B Naples Bay Syndicate Br B g Galileo - Naples Bay (USA) J Mark Walsh F 841057- (TStrap)
SUNDIAL 1 FLAT WIN €7,080.00 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 HANDICAP RATING 114 20/1 HR118 A.P Kelly 11.2 (TS) 39L 7th of 11 to Waterford Whispers 11.4 FAIR 2 DEC 23 nov.hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft 11/2 HR87 J.A. Powell 9.7 (TS) 23L 5th of 11 to Lord Erskine 9.1 CUR 24 SEP 23 hcp (0-95)2m 165yds Sft 9/2Fav HR118 M.P Walsh 10.5 (TS) 16L 15th of 19fn, 20rn to Ifiwerearichman 10.12 GAL 4 AUG 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Waterford Whispers when seventh
Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Br B g Pour Moi - Bella Nouf (GB) J James Smith (7) F p90661 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHHH COZONE (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €17,089.70 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00
3f 206yds Gd 22/1 HR110 A. Harvey 10.11 (BK) 15L 6th of 14 to Pray Tell 11.1 LIST 26 SEP hcp hdl (80-123)2m 4f Sft 28/1 HR75 J. Kearney
O John B O’Hagan
T Martin Brassil, Kildare
B Carlingford Breeding Syndicate
Br B g Mastercraftsman - Numbers Game (GB)
J Ricky Doyle F 8p/-648p Star Rating HH
CONRON 1 FLAT WIN €6,160.00 3 N.H. WINS €26,038.00 C HANDICAP RATING 109
22/1
HR101 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Marv Michael 11.5 KILB 6 SEP 14rn beg.ch 2m 4f 40yds Yld 13/2
HR102 R.A. Doyle 12.0 28L 8th of 9fn, 15rn to Brandt 11.2 ROS 6 AUG hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f 147yds Sft 20/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 1 1/4L 2 1/4L s/hd 4th to Theonewedreamof 11.5 TIPP 2 JUL 16rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and yielding ground, but last win was over five years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 22-1 at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (yielding) in a chase won by Marv Michael last month on his latest outing. 11 FOLLY BEACH (GB) (32) 6 11 2
O John P Wade T M A Molloy, Tipperary
B Jonathan Mitchell
Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Vive Ma Fille (GER)
J Liam McKenna (5) F 702424 (Hood) Star Rating HH FOLLY BEACH (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP
12/1 HR109 L.A. McKenna 10.11 (H) 1 1/4L 1 3/4L nk 4th to Cobra Queen 11.6 BAL 13 SEP 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 11yds Gd
9/2 L.A. McKenna 11.2 (H) 14L 2nd to Aurora Vega 11.7 CK 5 AUG 17rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 100/30 L.A. McKenna 11.2 (H) 8L 4L s/hd 4th to Wudya 10.13
Placed in two hurdle races from four NH starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Cobra Queen when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good) last month.
O Alberta Capital Ltd T Thomas Gibney, Meath B Mr Patrick McCormack Br B g Oscar - Que Pasa J Kieren Buckley F 0-001-80
66/1 HR113 Mr F.R. Buckley 10.9 (TS) 41L 14th of 15fn, 20rn to Talk In The Park 11.5 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 111yds Gd 40/1 HR114 Mr B.M. Coonan 9.12 (TS) 31L 8th of 10 to Zeeband 10.9 KILL 19 JUL Ext
Gd 25/1HR108K.Callaghan11.6(TS)won21/4L31/4LfromRockOnPedro11.4andHandOverFist(FR)10.11TRAM3JUN2312rnhcphdl(80-109)2m5f120ydsGd
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Talk In The Park when 14th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in July.
O Claire Wylie & Mark McGuckin T John C McConnell, Meath B Littleton Stud Br Br g So You Think (NZ) - Highland Shot (GB) J Gavin Brouder (5) F p63762 (TStrap) Star Rating HH
WILD SHOT (GB) 9 FLAT WINS €54,766.00 2 N.H. WINS €12,685.00 HANDICAP
(CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Hypersonic Missile
SLIEVE CARRAN (IRE) (32)
O L P McCormack
T Patrick T Foley, Carlow
B Ronnie O’Neill
Br B g Affinisea - Vertical Limit
J Simon Torrens F 248-44p Star Rating HH
SLIEVE CARRAN HANDICAP RATING 105
11/1
HR105 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.3 p.u. in race won by Hypersonic Missile 10.11 BAL 13 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 6f 11yds Gd 11/2 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.8 2 1/4L hd 3/4L 4th to Millforce 12.0 BELW 28 AUG 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 10/1
M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 3L 1/2L 17L 4th to Beaufort Scale 11.12 KILB 26 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 3m 100yds Gd/Yld
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Pulled up at the 6th when 11-1 at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good) in a hurdle race won by Hypersonic Missile last month on his latest outing.
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RIYAMI (IRE) (20)
5 10 10 O Carthy, Rogers & O’Brien Partnership T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Riyaba J D G Hogan F 150235 (C,T) Star Rating HH
RIYAMI 3 FLAT WINS €19,175.00 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 103 8/1 HR104 J.J. Slevin 11.9 (CP) (TS) 15L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to King Kali 11.5 LIST 25 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f Sft 9/2 HR102 D. King 11.8 (CP) 3/4L 1L 3rd to Good World 11.4 KILB 23 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 120yds Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR75 Mr D. Poggi 11.4 (CP) 4 3/4L 2nd to Elzaamsan 10.2 LEP 8 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd
Placed in two hurdle races from eight NH starts (latest flat win was in February). Finished 16l behind King Kali when fifth of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
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SAMMY SMART (GB) (46)
O Haigney Bloodstock Ltd
T Thomas Gibney, Meath
B A W Buller
Br B g Kalanisi - Fancy Fisher (GB)
8 10 8
J Mike O’Connor F 870200 Star Rating H
SAMMY SMART (GB) HANDICAP RATING 101
22/1
HR102 K.E Buckley 12.0 30L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Rampere West 11.5 WEX 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 8/1
HR102 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 93L last of 10fn, 14rn to That’s About Right 11.0 WEX 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR100 K.E Buckley 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Grace Faraday 11.2 LIM 30 MAY 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Gd/Yld
Placed in two hurdle races from 12 starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Rampere West when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in August.
Blinkers worn by No 8. C,T worn by No 16 CPiece worn by No 2, No 3, No 5, No 6, No 9. Hood worn by No 4, No 11. TStrap worn by No 7, No 12, No 13
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Its Not Over Yet, 7/1 Dorans Law, 8/1 Slane Hill, 10/1 Big Stage, Mister Beeton, Somptueux (FR), Sundial, Hypersonic Missile, 12/1 Cozone (GB), Folly Beach (GB), 14/1 Wild Shot (GB), 16/1 Cougar (JPN), 20/1 Conron, Slieve Carran, Riyami, 50/1 Story Rory, Sammy Smart (GB) 2023 - 1st Getaway Charlie 2nd Stuzzikini 3rd Glenquin Castle (5 min. 38.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The progressive mare ITS NOT OVER YET may be able to land her hat-trick here. She got on top in the closing stages to open her account at Tipperary in early July and won with plenty in hand when following up at Roscommon just over two weeks ago She got a 12lb hike for that but it’s often worth following a mare in form. The versatile Somptueux was fourth in a Flat maiden on his latest start and is on a competitive mark over timber He is a danger, while Cozone comes here in winning form having taken a claimer in good style at Clonmel
WIN: ITS NOT OVER YET
EACH-WAY: Cozone
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (97 wins from 699 runners, 14%) runs BIG STAGE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 57 runners, 12%) runs BIG STAGE
Longest Traveller: RIYAMI trained by D G Hogan & FOLLY BEACH trained by M Molloy, both Tipperary, 98 miles.
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(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with the Irish Field)))
One Mile and Seven Furlongs 185 Yards
VALUE TO WINNER: €6490; SECOND: €2200; THIRD: €1100; FOURTH: €550; FIFTH: €330; SIXTH: €220
O Patrick Joseph Hayes
T Patrick Joseph Hayes, Kildare
B Pierce Molony
Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Pace And Passion
J Ms S Peyroles (7) F 0-pp594 (C,T) Star Rating H DOCTEUR ELYSEES
125/1 Cian Cullinan 10.12 (TS) 6 1/2L 10L 12L 4th to Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd
150/1 Ms S. Peyroles 10.11 (TS) 43L 9th of 11 to Mozzies Sister 11.6 DRYL 30 AUG Bumper 2m 190yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 K P Healy 94L 5th to Eager Eyes BALLINGARRY 26-MAY-24 10r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd
Yet to place in six starts Well beaten at 125-1 behind Apple’s Of Bresil when fourth of 12 on her hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. 2
O Ms Leanne Corduff
T Shane Crawley, Meath
B Mr Michael Corduff
Br B f Estidhkaar - Nanamour
J Mr N McParlan F (TStrap)
Dam won at 1m 4f. Tongue-tied ahead of her debut and others make greater appeal on paper.
3 GALCAFED (IRE) (-)
O A Byrne
T Jarlath P Fahey, Kildare
B Mr Barry Connell
Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Bouillabaisse
J Mr D Doyle (7) F Star Rating HH
Dam won twice in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f, and she’s worth a market check ahead of her racecourse bow.
4 KEEP IT TOGETHER (IRE) (67) 6 11 11
O D Buckley
T D Buckley (R), Kildare
B Des Buckley
Br B f Policy Maker - Supreme Harmony
J Mr B Lawless (7) F p Star Rating H KEEP IT TOGETHER
66/1 Mr A.P Fahey 11.4 p.u. in race won by Ma Bess 11.4 WEX 9 AUG 13rn Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld
Dam unraced. Pulled up when 66-1 at Wexford over 2m 1f (good) in a NH flat race won by Ma Bess in August on her racecourse debut.
LOVE AS ALWAYS (IRE) (65)
O Michael Kenny
T Barry John Walsh (R), Wexford
B Miss D Quigley & Mrs S O’Toole
Br B f Sandmason (GB) - Belcanto
J Mr B J Walsh (7) F 8 Star Rating H
LOVE AS ALWAYS
40/1 Mr B.J. Walsh 11.0 45L 8th of 11 to Augusta George 11.7 DWNP 11 AUG Bumper 2m 2f 185yds Gd
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 1m 6f. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Augusta George when eighth of 11 on her racecourse debut at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good) in August.
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MINIMONGOUS (IRE) (18) 5
O G P Keeley
T Paul John Gilligan, Galway
B Tommy James
Br Gr f Walk In The Park - Faraude (FR)
11 11
J Mr O T Gilligan (7) F fs6-757 Star Rating HHH
MINIMONGOUS
28/1 Mr O.T. Gilligan 11.4 26L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Amen Kate 11.9 LIST 27 SEP Bumper 2m Sft 100/1 Mr O.T. Gilligan 11.4 8 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Meitheal 11.6 GAL 9 SEP Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld 14/1 Mr M.J. O’Neill 11.0 (H) 23L 7th of 15 to More Coko (FR) 11.11 TRAM 16 AUG Bumper 2m 80yds Gd/Yld
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Amen Kate when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Listowel over 2m (soft) last month.
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CLONGOREY (IRE) (50)
O Kevin Cooke
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mr Paddy Byrne
Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Ballygarret
J Mr H C Swan (3) F 44 Star Rating HHHH CLONGOREY
4/1 J.W Kennedy 11.2 25L 10L 5 1/2L 4th to Chart Topper (FR) 11.12 DWNP 26 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 9/1 J.W Kennedy 10.8 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 1L 4th to Burvea 10.8 WEX 7 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Chart Topper when fourth of 13 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in August.
O Over The Sticks Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mrs Virginia McGrath
Br B f Kayf Tara (GB) - Simonsoeur
J Mr D G Lavery F 7 Star Rating HHHH
LAU AND SHAZ
33/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.3 14L 7th of 25 to Sermandzarak (FR) 11.5 here 30 APR Bumper 2m 149yds Yld
Half-sister to Socialiser, won in a point to point race at 3m. Beaten 15l behind Sermandzarak at 33-1 when seventh of 25 on her racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (yielding) in April.
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MADAM JESS (IRE) (36)
O Mrs B Queally
T Declan Queally, Waterford
B Ballyhane
Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Invade
4 11 10
J Mr D L Queally F 8 Star Rating HH
MADAM JESS
33/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.4 24L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Meitheal 11.6 GAL 9 SEP Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld
Dam won twice at 6f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Meitheal when eighth of 15 on her racecourse debut at Galway over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month.
O Paul Byrne
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B f Yeats - In The Habit
J Mr P W Mullins F 2
MUMMY DERRY
Star Rating HHHHH
10/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.9 3/4L 2nd to Meitheal 11.6 GAL 9 SEP 15rn Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld
Half-sister to Spillane’s Tower, won four times in chases between 2m and 3m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 3f including two Grade 1 races. Beaten 3/4l by Meitheal when second of 15 at 10-11fav on her racecourse debut at Galway over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month.
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MURPHY PLACE (IRE) (143)
O Dunphy Family Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mrs Noreen O’Donovan
Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Oi Oi
4 11 10
J Mr E Finegan (7) F p Star Rating HHH
MURPHY PLACE
(PtoP) 4/1 E Mahon p.u. in race won by The Great Nudie BALLINGARRY 25-MAY-24 15r6f Mares Mdn 3m Gd
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Pulled up when 4-1fav at Ballingarry over 3m in a point-to-point race won by The Great Nudie in May on her racecourse debut. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Ian Mccarthy.
C,T worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Mummy Derry, 4/1 Lau And Shaz, 11/2 Clongorey, 6/1 Murphy Place, 14/1 Minimongous, 16/1 Madam Jess, 20/1 Galcafed, 25/1 Estamour, 33/1 Docteur Elysees, 66/1 Love As Always, 100/1 Keep It Together 2023 - 1st Tarnova 2nd Royal Hollow 3rd Wild Mandate (3 min. 59.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK 10 MUMMY DERRY (IRE) (36)
MUMMY DERRY is hard to oppose The Yeats filly lost out by three-parts of a length to a decent sort in Meitheal on her debut at Galway last month. The half-sister to Spillanes Tower looks to have been found a good opening in which to open her account. Lau And Shaz is the potential improver in the field She showed promise when seventh in the Goffs Bumper at the festival here in April That tends to be a deep race The Gordon Elliott-trained Clongorey has finished fourth on both outings over timber and could be place material in this.
WIN: MUMMY DERRY
EACH-WAY: Lau And Shaz
Leading course trainer (19-24):
W P Mullins (163 wins from 680 runners, 24%) runs MUMMY DERRY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 57 runners, 12%) runs CLONGOREY
Longest Traveller: MINIMONGOUS trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.
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NEW YEARS EVE COUNTDOWN WITH TOTE
FIRST RACE 2.20p.m. The William Hill Proper Betting 3-Y-O Hurdle of €14,000
(Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €8,400 (Penalty Value: €8,260) Second will receive €2,800, Third will receive €1,400, Fourth will receive €700, Fifth will receive €420, Sixth will receive €280 A hurdle for three years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 185 yards. €126 to enter, €14 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 12lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8260; Second: €2800; Third: €1400; Fourth: €700; Fifth: €420; Sixth: €280 A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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SECOND RACE 2.50p.m. The William Hill Proper Pricing Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 (80-109) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109 About 1 mile 7 furlongs 185 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 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 10th October Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230 A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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THIRD RACE 3.20p.m. The William Hill Committed To Top Prices Hurdle of €17,500
(Generously sponsored by William Hill) 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 A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race on or since 30th April, 2023. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 94 yards. €157.50 to enter €17.50 extra if declared to run.
Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 30th April 2023 Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races or one value €12,500 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350. A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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FOURTH RACE 3.50p.m. The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250. A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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FIFTH RACE 4.20p.m. The William Hill Check Out Our Top Price Guarantees Handicap Hurdle of €10,500 (80-102) (GenerouslysponsoredbyWilliamHill)Winnerwillreceive€6,300(PenaltyValue:€6,195)Secondwillreceive€2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 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 10th October Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210. A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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SIXTH RACE 4.50p.m. The William Hill Extra Places Daily Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 6 furlongs 166 yards. €135 to enter, €15 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. 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 10th October Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights Raised By 4lbs. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300. A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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SEVENTH RACE 5.20p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race of €11,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490) Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220
An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible About 1 mile 7 furlongs 185 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220 A trophy of no intrinsic value will be presented to the winning owner €100 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse
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