Tuesday 31st December 2024
OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2024
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 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 N. McGrath
Mr. S. Barry
Mr J. Collins
Mr P. Curling
Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr D. Maher
Clerical Assistant:
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr S. Murphy
Mr. J.R. Banahan
Mr D. Cullen
Mr S. Quinn
Stewards Secretary: Mr. P. Deegan
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Dr A. McGoldrick
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Ms. V. Hyde (Stableyard)
Mr T. Austin (Racetrack)
DOCTOR
Dr. G. Fay
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Mr Eamon Behan
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WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends Of Punchestown,
On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown, I’m absolutely delighted to welcome you here for today’s racing action, which is of course our final fixture of the year We have an action-packed days racing to look forward to as we begin the count down to the New Year and hopefully you can find a winner or two to end 2024 in style!
I would particularly like to extend a very special welcome and sincere thank you to Ross Kierans and the team in Tote Ireland who sponsor five of the seven races today and also provided FREE entry for all racegoers. From our team to yours, we wish you all the very best for 2025. Punchestown is the home of Irish jump racing and the quality of racing we stage here would not be possible without the generous support from all of our sponsors who I extend a huge thank you too. Today’s other sponsors are loyal and longstanding supporters of ours and we thank the Irish Stallion Farms, European Breeders Fund, Adare Manor, JP, Noreen and the McManus Family for that.
I look forward to seeing you back at Punchestown on Sunday 12th January when the GR2 Skybet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle takes centre stage A race which is renowned for producing future superstars in advance of the big spring festivals and certainly one to keep a close eye on.
On behalf of all the team at Punchestown, I would like to wish you all a very enjoyable day and I hope 2025 will be a fantastic year for each and every one of you.
Kindest Regards,
Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown Racecourse
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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47) Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 209 Yards
(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) FIRST €7670; SECOND: €2600; THIRD: €1300; FOURTH: €650; FIFTH: €390; SIXTH: €260
O John P McManus
T T M Walsh, Kildare B Yorton Farm Stud Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Luci di Mezzanotte (GB)
J Mark Walsh F 311285 (TStrap)
(GB)
22/1 M.P Walsh 11.12 (TS) 36L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Dancing City (FR) 11.12 here 10 DEC beg.ch 2m 7f 70yds Yld 10/1 M.P Walsh 11.5 22L last of 8fn, 10rn to Jasko Des Dames (FR) 11.9 here 15 NOV nov.ch 2m 136yds Gd 6/1 HR117 M.P Walsh 11.6 3/4L 2nd to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31 MAR 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 2m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Dancing City when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (yielding) earlier this month.
2 GRAND SOIR (FR) (385)
O Derek Kierans
T John C McConnell, Meath
B Mme Veronique Le Provost
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jeep (FR)
J Simon Torrens F 7111-73-
GRAND SOIR (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €24,190.00
20/1 B.W Harvey 11.9 13L 6L 3rd to Embassy Gardens (GB) 11.12 here 12 DEC 23 6rn beg.ch 2m 7f 150yds Hvy B.W. Harvey 11.0 33L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Maximilian (GER) 11.0 DONCASTER 28 JAN 23 nov.hdl Grade 2 3m 84yds Gd 9/4Fav HR125 S.D. Torrens 12.0 won 2 3/4L nk from Level Neverending 11.6 and Camino Rock (GB) 11.4 THU 18 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding Third of 6 behind Embassy Gardens beaten 19l at 20-1 on his chase debut over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
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HIGH CLASS HERO (GB) (244) 7 11 12 (166)
O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited & Neill Hughes & P Crowley
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mr & Mrs D Futter & Peel Bloodstock
Br Ch g Sulamani - Mil Et Une Nui Flo (FR)
J Paul Townend F 111-1p2 Star Rating HHHHH
HIGH CLASS HERO (GB) 5 N.H. WINS €50,445.00 9/1 HR142 S.F O’Keeffe 11.10 1/2L 2nd to Dancing City (FR) 11.10 here 1 MAY 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 192yds Gd/Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stellar Story 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 13rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Hvy 2/7Fav P. Townend 11.10 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Easy Fella 11.10 and What Path (FR) 11.10 THU 21 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Beaten 1/2l by Dancing City when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing
O Jodmart Construction Ltd
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B James Luttrell
Br B g Vendangeur - Thessalienne (FR)
J Sean O’Keeffe F 911-p32
Rating HHHH LOUGHGLYNN 3 N.H. WINS €39,530.00 C P. Townend 11.7 3L 2nd to Sounds Russian 11.2 PERTH 24 APR 6rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 7f
Sft 8/1 HR142 B. Hayes 11.8 6 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Captain Cody 11.3 FAIR 31 MAR 11rn
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 7f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 3l by Sounds Russian when second of 6 at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (soft) in April
Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Mr Tom Treacy Br B g Westerner (GB) - Keyaza J Keith Donoghue F 9f-1126 Star
22/1 S.W Flanagan 11.12 48L 6th of 15fn, 18rn to Ile Atlantique (FR) 11.12 NAV 7 DEC beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft
6/4Fav S.W Flanagan 11.12 1 3/4L 2nd to Summer Tide 11.7 CK 31 MAR 8rn beg.ch 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy S.W Flanagan 11.2 won 17L 21L from Don’t Rightly Know (GB) 10.9 and Inox Allen (FR) 11.2 HAYDOCK PARK 17 FEB 10rn nov.hdl Grade 2 3m 58yds Hvy
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to yieldingsoft. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Ile Atlantique when sixth of 18 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft) earlier this month.
O Robcour T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Br B g Walk In The Park - Shannon Rose J Jordan Gainford F 8-21522 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH
SHANNON ROYALE 3 N.H. WINS €20,945.00 C
13/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Dancing City (FR) 11.12 here 10 DEC 9rn beg.ch 2m 7f 70yds Yld 10/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) s/hd 2nd to Sa Majeste (FR) 11.12 TIPP 22 NOV 6rn beg.ch 2m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft 14/1 HR140 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (BK) 12L 5th of 10fn, 13rn to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Dancing City when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (yielding) earlier this month.
CPiece worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 High Class Hero (GB), 3/1 Shannon Royale, 7/2 Loughglynn, 6/1 Grand Soir (FR), 10/1 Now Is The Hour, 12/1 Buachaillbocht (GB), 150/1 Jeel Des Mottes (FR) 2023 - 1st Monty’s Star 2nd Three Card Brag 3rd Klarc Kent (FR) (6 min. 47.6 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
HIGH CLASS HERO was last seen finishing runner-up in a Grade 1 novice hurdle over 3m at Punchestown in May and is of obvious interest on his chasing debut. Shannon Royale has filled the runner-up berth on both of his previous starts over fences. On those occasions, he was beaten by a Mullins inmate and he has two of them to beat here as the champion trainer also saddles Loughglynn, who was a Grade 2 winner over hurdles.
WIN: HIGH CLASS HERO
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Shannon Royale
Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (164 wins from 678 runners, 24%) runs HIGH CLASS HERO and LOUGHGLYNN
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016 and 2021. The stable runs HIGH CLASS HERO and LOUGHGLYNN today.
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47)
(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)
O John P McManus T Padraig Roche, Kildare B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Br B g Galileo - Dialafara (FR)
J Mark Walsh F 090769 (TStrap)
50/1 HR125 M.P Walsh 11.5 (TS) 36L last of 9fn, 10rn to Ifiwerearichman
25/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (TS) 20L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to The Other Mozzie 11.12 GAL 8 OCT beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd 4/1 M.P Walsh 11.12 (TS) 35L last of 7 to Cossack Chach 11.3 SLGO 2 OCT beg.ch 2m 1f 120yds Gd
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
O Mrs M McCrudden T S R B Crawford, Antrim B Mrs Margaret McCrudden Br Ch g Where Or When - Now Its My Turn
J J J Slevin F p5-7496 (C,T)
NOW WHERE OR WHEN 3 N.H. WINS €23,010.00 HANDICAP RATING
18/1
HR128 Sam Ewing 11.0 (CP) (TS) 14L 6th of 10fn, 14rn to Jumping Jet 10.0 DWNP 26 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 165yds Gd J. J. Slevin 10.6 (CP) (TS) 16L 9th of 13 to Cruz Control (FR) 10.10 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse Grade C 3m 210yds Gd /Sft 18/1 HR130 Sam Ewing 11.0 (CP) (TS) 14L 6 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Adamantly Chosen 11.4 DRYL 17
5rn chse 3m 2f 50yds Sft He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Finished 15l behind Jumping Jet when sixth of 14 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 3m 5f (good) in April.
O Declan O’Farrell T Tom Dreaper, Meath B Kevin Purfield
Br Ch g Famous Name (GB) - Gail Borden
J Keith Donoghue F 00-11f2 Star Rating HHHHH
FOLLY MASTER 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00 C HANDICAP RATING 121 33/1 HR118 B.W
Fitz In 10.6 LIM 24 MAR 8rn Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Hvy 11/10Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 3 3/4L 1 3/4L from Brucejack 11.12 and Donacheady Gale 11.12
O Byrnes Bloodstock Limited
T C Byrnes, Limerick
B John & Jamie O’Brien
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Ballinacraig J Philip Byrnes F 80-7280 (CPiece)
hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Mrs Z Wentworth T T M Walsh, Kildare B Mrs Helen Walsh Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Summer Star J Sean Flanagan F 1b-11pp (B,T)
16/1 HR120 J.W Kennedy 10.13 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Watch The Weather (GB) 10.13 here 23 NOV 11rn
33/1 HR120 S. O’Callaghan 9.9 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 10.8 here 3 MAY 17rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld 15/2 HR111 J.W Kennedy 11.9 (BK) (TS) won 3/4L 22L from Dutch Schultz (GB) 12.0 and Mighty Oak Lad 10.13 NAV
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on ground varying from soft to
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Pulled up at the last when 16-1 here over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Watch The Weather last month on his latest outing.
O Mrs Valerie Courtney T Eamon Courtney, Kerry B Powerstown Stud Br Ch g Zoffany - Fanzine (GB) J
5/2Fav HR93 D.E. Mullins 11.5 (TS) 22L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Down Around 11.4 THU 29 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 48yds Gd 16/5 HR93 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.5
7f 189yds Gd 9/1 HR118 B.W Harvey 11.12 (TS) 24L last of 9 to Rochestown 10.4 TRAM 21 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 160yds Gd/Yld
Successful in two chases at 2m 2f and 2m 5f on good and yielding
MARRONSTOWN (IRE) (113)
O Castlehume Syndicate
T D M Christie, Fermanagh
B Mr D Kiely
Br B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Topanga Bay
J Ben Harvey F 342165 Star Rating HHH
MARRONSTOWN 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 C HANDICAP RATING 109
9/1
HR111 A. Harvey 10.11 34L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Neveradullmoment 11.4 GAL 9 SEP hcp chse (0-123)2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld 4/1
9/1
HR111 A. Harvey 10.7 48L last of 6fn, 14rn to Sphagnum 10.12 WEX 24 JUL Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 110yds Yld
HR104 A. Harvey 11.3 won 8L 1/2L from Land Jet 9.11 and Thehairyfella 9.12 here 8 JUN 13rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 157yds Gd He has won a chase and two point-to-points at 3m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Neveradullmoment when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good - yielding) in September.
B,T worn by No 6. C,T worn by No 2. CPiece worn by No 5, No 9. TStrap worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Brazil, 7/2 Noble Talent, 4/1 Folly Master, 6/1 Listentillitellyea, 12/1 Willywampus, Rolly Bowley Boy, Marronstown, 14/1 From The Ashes, 16/1 Now Where Or When, 20/1 Hardwired
2023 - 1st Clonmeen 2nd Kings Halo 3rd Where It All Began (6 min. 55.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
FOLLY MASTER ran a cracker on his return from a nine-month absence at Navan recently Over a trip short of his optimum, the six-year-old kept on well in the closing stages to finish a never-nearer second and another good run can be expected A winner at the Cheltenham Festival in 2022, Brazil warrants the utmost respect on his handicap debut over fences. The dual-course victor Hardwired, Listentillitellya and Noble Talent are other leading hopes.
MASTER
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): T M Walsh (10 wins from 60 runners, 17%) runs HARDWIRED
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Byrnes (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs FROM THE ASHES
Longest Traveller: WILLYWAMPUS trained by E Courtney, Kerry, 173 miles.
RACE RESULTS
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CASH
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47)
(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €7375; SECOND: €2500; THIRD: €1250; FOURTH: €625; FIFTH: €375; SIXTH: €250
Two Miles and 89 Yards
O Del Boy Partnership
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Lester Piggott & Willmo Bloodstock
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Starship
J Ben Harvey F 63442
BURSINEL
Tom Marquand 9.4 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Degale (GB) 9.4 RIPON 11 AUG 6rn 1m Gd
Tom Marquand 9.6 (BK) 3/4L 1 1/2L 1L 4th to Seek And Destroy 9.1 WINDSOR 1
Tom Marquand 9.7 4 3/4L 2 1/2L 2L 4th to Endless Victory (GB) 9.7 WOLVERHAMPTON 12
Beaten 1 1/4l by Degale when second of 6 at 4-5fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) in August.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with W J Haggas. A potential danger on his hurdles bow.
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CHORTAL (GB) (17)
O Aidan J O’Ryan & Mark Madden
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Golden Laughter (USA)
J Danny Gilligan F 6574 (TStrap)
CHORTAL (GB)
Rating HHHH
10/1 Sam Ewing 11.0 (TS) 3/4L 1 3/4L 4L 4th to Beyond Your Dreams 10.7 FAIR 14 DEC 14rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld
Robert Havlin 9.4 (TS) 13L 7th of 13 to Mutaawid (GB) 9.4 KEMPTON PARK 10 JUL 1m 3f 219yds AWT Robert Havlin 9.7 21L 5th of 8 to Castle Cove 9.7 LEICESTER 27 MAY 1m 2f Gd /Sft
Finished 7l behind Beyond Your Dreams when fourth of 14 at 10-1 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
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EL REGALO (IRE) (64)
O John Paul Collevy
T Shane Ryder (R), Galway
B Mr Gerry Byrne
Br B g Australia (GB) - Minnie Haha (FR)
J Michael O’Sullivan F 445690
EL REGALO
33/1 HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 19L 15th of 18 to Sylkie (GB) 9.5 GAL 28 OCT hcp (50-80)1m 73yds Hvy
12/1 HR70 C.D. Hayes 8.10 (BK) 17L last of 9 to Granite Bay (GB) 9.4 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Yld 7/2Fav HR70 M.J.M O’Sullivan 9.13 6 1/2L 6th of 10 to Robbies Rock (GB) 10.0 NAV 21 SEP hcp (47-70)1m 6f Gd
Beaten 20l behind Sylkie at 33-1 when 15th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (heavy) in October. Others make more appeal given his lack of hurdling experience.
O Michael M O’Brien
T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary
B Capital Bloodstock
8/1 HR84 M.W Hassett 8.2 (CP) 14L 12th of 20 to Comfort Zone 8.13 NAAS 13 OCT Ext hcp 2m 23yds Yld 4/1Fav HR87 W.M. Lordan 9.13 (CP) 4 1/4L 7th of 13 to Kentucky Gal 8.9 GAL 29 JUL hcp (60-90)1m 4f 84yds Yld 13/8Fav HR86 R.L. Moore 9.8 (CP) won 1 1/2L 3 3/4L from Rosso 9.8 and Kalkanli (GB) 9.8 CUR 21 JUL 11rn mdn
Gd 2min 31.9sec Beaten 15l behind Comfort Zone at 8-1 when 12th of 20 on his latest outing at Naas over 2m (yielding) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A P O’Brien. A danger if taking to hurdles in a first-time tongue tie.
O J Halley
T Josh Halley, Tipperary
B Aaron Doocey
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Special Witness
J Phillip Enright F 0 (TStrap)
FIGHTING FALCON
80/1 P.T. Enright 11.0 (TS) 56L 14th of 18fn, 20rn to Puturhandstogether 11.0 CK 8 DEC mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Puturhandstogether when 14th of 20 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
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GOLDRUSH KID (IRE) (44)
O Dolores Magee
T Patrick Magee (R), Cavan
B Mrs E Thompson
Br B g Unfortunately - Gleeful (GB)
J Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7) F 944269
GOLDRUSH KID
66/1 L.A. McKenna 10.9 41L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Total Look (FR) 11.0 NAV 17 NOV mdn hdl 2m Yld 7/1 HR70 J.J.G. Ryan 9.12 (CP) 6 1/2L 6th of 16 to Rhythm King 10.1 GAL 28 OCT hcp (47-70)7f Hvy 4/1Fav HR67 J.J.G. Ryan 9.10 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Thrifty Of Digby 9.7 GOW 21 OCT 15rn hcp (47-70)1m 75yds Sft
Well beaten at 66-1 behind Total Look when 9th of 11 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding) last month.
7 LATIN (IRE) (121)
O Premier Racing Club
T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary
B Lynch Bages Ltd
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Hazakiyra J Philip Donovan (5) F 382000 (TStrap)
LATIN
28/1
Rating HH
HR65 J. Coen 10.2 (CP) (TS) 15L 14th of 15 to Special Angel 9.8 TIPP 1 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd 20/1 HR66 K.J. Leonard 8.7 (CP) (TS) 11L last of 15 to Walhaan 9.3 LEP 22 AUG
Gd 8/1 HR70 D. King 9.11 (TS) 15L 12th of 17 to Victor’s Choice 9.9 GAL 2 AUG hcp (50-70)1m 98yds Gd/Yld
Beaten 15l behind Special Angel at 28-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good) in September. A watching brief is advised on his opening bid over hurdles. 8
O Rachra Partnership
T Andrew Kinirons, Kildare
B Pat & Eoghan Grogan
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - High Regards
J Sean O’Keeffe F 06 Star Rating HHH
LUKER’S TIPPLE
33/1 R.C. Colgan 9.8 12L 6th of 19 to Jetara 9.8 CUR 3 NOV mdn 1m 4f Yld
20/1 R.C. Colgan 9.8 9 3/4L 10th of 18 to Belfrina 9.3 CUR 29 SEP mdn 1m 2f Gd
Finished 13l behind Jetara when sixth of 19 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. He wasn’t disgraced on that occasion and possesses enough Flat ability to feature on debut over hurdles.
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SAXON KINGDOM (IRE) (18)
O P J Rothwell
T Thomas Dowling, Wicklow
B Mrs Renata Coleman
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Boundless Joy (AUS)
J Ricky Doyle F 000053 (H,T) Star Rating H
SAXON KINGDOM
10/1 HR44 J. Pietropaolo 8.4 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Daonethatgotaway (GB) 9.5 DUN 13 DEC 11rn hcp (47-65)1m Std
50/1 HR45 W. Joyce 8.6 (TS) 5L 5th of 14 to Nedita 9.9 DUN 6 DEC hcp (47-65)1m Std
50/1 HR50 D.E. Sheehy 9.0 (BK) 10L 13th of 14 to Finsceal Annie 9.9 DUN 20 NOV hcp (47-65)7f Std
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Solar Drive when last of 13 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (good) in September. He is wearing a tongue-tie and a hood together for the first time.
10 STONE FOREST (IRE) (70)
O Mrs Christina Hughes
T Eoin Doyle, Kilkenny
B Newtown Anner Stud
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Rythmic (GB)
J Hugh Morgan F 78
STONE FOREST
Kaiya Fraser 9.2 38L 8th of 9 to Sword (GB) 9.5 NEWCASTLE 22 OCT 1m 2f 42yds Std George Wood 9.5 25L last of 7 to Arolla (GB) 9.7 LEICESTER 15 OCT 7f Hvy
Well beaten at 18-1 behind Sword when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Butler. He can only be watched on his first foray over timber.
11 YOU PLAYED WELL (IRE) (23) 3 11
O Kieran Purcell
T Kieran Purcell, Kilkenny
B Valentin Buchtoyarov
Br B g Harzand - Hopeandlove (USA)
J Mr P J Cody (7) F 9007
YOU PLAYED WELL
250/1 Mr P.J. Cody 10.7 19L 7th of 18fn, 20rn to Puturhandstogether 11.0 CK 8 DEC mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft
250/1 D.E. Sheehy 9.8 64L last of 19 to Jetara 9.8 CUR 3 NOV mdn 1m 4f Yld 200/1 C. Horgan 9.1 21L 10th of 14 to Inner Success (FR) 9.8 GOW 3
Beaten 20l behind Puturhandstogether at 250-1 when seventh of 20 on his NH debut in a maiden
John Connaughton
O Mrs K F Cleary T Thomas Cleary, Westmeath B Blackwater Bloodstock Ltd Br B f Zoffany - Elusive Girl
J Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) F 68000
AURORA
66/1 HR56 R.P Cleary 9.2 47L last of 15 to Thrifty Of Digby 9.7 GOW 21 OCT hcp (47-70)1m 75yds Sft 80/1 HR59 C.D. Hayes 9.4 40L 14th of 16 to Paradise Lost 10.1 ROS 14 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 4f 46yds Sft
28/1 D.P McDonogh 9.3 16L 10th of 13 to Presence 9.3 BAL 22 JUL mdn 1m 1f 126yds Yld/Sft
Well beaten at 66-1 behind Thrifty Of Digby when last of 15 on her latest outing at
over 1m (soft - heavy) in October. Her opening bid over obstacles needs to unlock improvement.
O Ken Ellard & David Doherty
T E Sheehy, Kilkenny B Kildaragh Stud
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Dorella (GER)
J Kevin Sexton F 00 Star Rating HH
ROSE OF THE SEA
200/1 M.P Sheehy 9.3 (CP) 31L last of 11 to Whispersinthewind 9.3 NAAS
7f Yld 66/1 M.P Sheehy 9.3 42L 16th of 18 to Belfrina 9.3 CUR 29 SEP mdn 1m 2f Gd
Well beaten at 200-1 behind Whispersinthewind when last of 11 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October. She can only be watched on her first appearance over hurdles. 18
Mrs S Ricci T W P Mullins, Carlow
M Jean-Claude Campos,M Nicolas & M Raymond Campos &
Br B f Great Pretender - Sainte Folie (FR)
J Paul Townend F 3
SAINTE LUCIE (FR)
K. Nabet 10.8 1 1/2L 4L 3rd to Nee En Bleue (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL
Liam
T Adrian Sexton, Kildare B J S Bolger Br Ch f Teofilo - My Fere
20 SPRINKLES (IRE) (17)
O Sprinkles Syndicate
T Padraig Roche, Kildare
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B f Camelot (GB) - Fits Like A Glove
J Peter Smithers (7) F 080075 (Hood) Star Rating HH
SPRINKLES
200/1
P.T. Smithers 10.0 (H) 17L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Beyond Your Dreams 10.7 FAIR 14 DEC mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld
100/1 P.T. Smithers 9.12 (H) 31L 7th of 8 to Coul Dreamer 10.12 here 15 NOV hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd
25/1
HR50 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (H) 13L 10th of 11 to Empress Alma 9.0 NAAS 6 JUL hcp (47-65)1m 2f 84yds Gd
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 18l behind Beyond Your Dreams when fifth of 14 at 200-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
RESERVES
O We Built This City Syndicate
T Eamonn O’Connell, Tipperary
B Tom Quinlan
Br Ch g Belardo - Miss Dutee (GB)
J F 444050 (TStrap)
CHOU CHOU
12/1 HR51 C.D. Hayes 9.1 15L 13th of 14 to Nedita 9.9 DUN 6 DEC hcp (47-65)1m Std
28/1 HR50 L.F Roche 8.12 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Gallo Dell Cielo 8.5 GOW 21 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 75yds Sft
28/1 HR51 C.D. Hayes 8.13 11L 12th of 14 to Skontonovski (GB) 9.0 THU 10 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 44yds Gd
O Lyreen Syndicate
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B S A S I E I , S C E A des Prairies, M Khalifa Mohamed Al Attiya & S N C Castillon
Br B g Saints Des Saints (FR) - Saint Hilary (GB)
J Jordan Gainford F r02
SAN HILARIO (FR)
S. Breux 9.9 1 1/4L 2nd to Look At Me Now (FR) 9.10 MONT DE MARSAN 10 NOV 9rn 3m 55yds Hvy J. Claudic 9.9 ref. in race won by It’s Eagle (FR) 9.9 NANCY 27 OCT 15rn 3m 110yds Sft
23 YOU DONE WELL (IRE) (23)
O Kieran Purcell
T Kieran Purcell, Kilkenny
B Mr Michael Burke
Br Ch g Decorated Knight (GB) - Secret Quest (GB)
J F 577266
YOU DONE WELL
Star Rating
22/1 D. Meyler 11.0 14L 6th of 18fn, 20rn to Puturhandstogether 11.0 CK 8 DEC mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft 28/1 H. Morgan 11.0 18L 6th of 14fn, 21rn to Its Bilbo (FR) 11.0 here 23 NOV mdn hdl 2m 148yds Sft 50/1 D.J Gilligan 11.0 nk 2nd to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW 5 OCT 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd
H,T worn by No 9. Hood worn by No 15, No 20
TStrap worn by No 2, No 4, No 5, No 7, No 14, No 21.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Sainte Lucie (FR), 4/1 Young Churchill, 6/1 Chortal (GB), Ephesus, 12/1 Bursinel, Billie Frechette, 20/1 El Regalo, Latin, Luker’s Tipple, 33/1 Fighting Falcon, Goldrush Kid, Stone Forest, Ameilya (GB), Sprinkles, 50/1 Saxon Kingdom, You Played Well, Makaiah, Pink Aurora, Sing A New Song, 66/1 Rose Of The Sea 2023 - 1st Storm Heart (FR) 2nd Jeaniemacaroney 3rd Eagles Reign (4 min. 33.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
French recruit SAINTE LUCIE has to be given plenty of respect ahead of her Irish debut. On her sole start in her native country, she was third at Auteuil in April and ought to be one of the leading contenders now with Willie Mullins. There was plenty of promise in Young Churchill’s third on debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse and he could be the main threat. Chortal was four lengths behind him in fourth that day and there is likely to be more to come from him.
WIN: SAINTE LUCIE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Young Churchill
Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (164 wins from 678 runners, 24%)
runs SAINTE LUCIE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 80 runners, 12%)
runs SAINTE LUCIE
Longest Traveller: EL REGALO trained by S K Ryder, 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.
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B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Ladeka (FR)
Paul Townend F p62111 (Hood)
P. Townend 10.10 (H) won 1L 4 1/2L from Gallipoli (FR) 10.8 and Politha (FR) 10.10 AUTEUIL 14
1/4Fav P. Townend 11.2 (H) won 27L 4 1/4L from Tag Man 11.8 and I A Connect 11.2
Has won five hurdle races and six chases from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on ground varying from
Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav in the Grade 2 Clonmel Oil
18/1 HR150 D.E. Mullins 11.12 39L 6th of 7 to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.5 here 23 NOV hdl Grade 1 2m 148yds Sft 22/1 HR152 D.E. Mullins 11.12 2L 20L 2L 4th to State Man (FR) 11.12 here 3 MAY 4rn hdl Grade 1 2m 45yds Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.4 2 1/4L 4L 3rd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.10 SANDOWN PARK 27 APR 8rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 110yds Gd Has won five hurdle races, three NH flat races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 18-1 when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 2m 1f last month. 3 RELIEVED OF DUTIES (IRE) (18) 5
O John P McManus
T Noel Meade, Meath
B Mr Robert Long
Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Hagawi (GB)
J Mark Walsh F 1p72-43 (TStrap)
Star Rating HHH
THEDEVILSCOACHMAN 8 N.H. WINS €105,030.50 C HANDICAP RATING 149
5/2 HR152 M.P Walsh 11.3 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 42L 3rd to Brewin’upastorm 11.8 FAIR 1 APR 4rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 45yds Sft/Hvy 5/4Fav HR152 M.P Walsh 11.3 (CP) 5 1/2L 8L 19L 4th to Monkfish 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 4rn hdl Grade 2 3m Hvy
3/1 M.P Walsh 11.6 2 3/4L 2nd to Sir Gerhard 11.6 here 31 DEC 23 7rn hdl 2m 3f 15yds Hvy
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from goodyielding to soft - heavy. Third of 4 behind Brewin’upastorm beaten 43l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in April.
Hood worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 4, No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Saint Sam (FR), 5/2 Ballyadam, 3/1 Sir Gerhard, 6/1 Thedevilscoachman, 12/1 Relieved Of Duties 2023 - 1st Sir Gerhard 2nd Thedevilscoachman 3rd Ashdale Bob (5 min. 4.2 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
SAINT SAM has been in terrific form of late, mixing hurdling and chasing, and could repeat his victory in this race from 2022. His stablemate Sir Gerhard won the renewal a year ago and could enjoy these calmer waters after finding life difficult in Grade 1 company on his last two starts. Ballyadam is making his seasonal reappearance but cannot be ruled out, while Relieved Of Duties is up in class after putting his rivals to the sword in a maiden hurdle at Cork.
WIN: SAINT SAM
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Sir Gerhard
Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (164 wins from 678 runners, 24%) runs SAINT SAM and SIR GERHARD
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SAINT SAM and SIR GERHARD today.
Longest Traveller: BALLYADAM trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.
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O Barry Connell
T Barry Connell, Kildare
B Ms Cora Cronin
Br Ch g Presenting (GB) - Clara Bel La
J Sean Flanagan F 44-1441
HHHH FARMERS LODGE 2 N.H. WINS €16,225.00 HANDICAP RATING 125
3/1FavHR113S.W Flanagan10.11won43/4L21/2LfromInForTheNight9.12andTonaghneaveWell11.6FAIR30NOV24rnhcphdl(80-130)2m4f55ydsYld 4/1Fav HR130 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 hd 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to The Dasher Conway 11.5 KILB 17 MAY 12rn
hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Gd 12/1 HR130 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.1 6 1/2L 8 1/2L 4L 4th to Blood Destiny (FR) 11.1 NAV 2
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on yielding and heavy ground. Won on his
outing in a hurdle race when 3-1fav at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) last month, beating In For The Night by 5l.
O Mrs Claire Doyle T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary B Mr Frank Doyle Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chermesina
7/1 HR121 Mr D. Doyle 10.4 1/2L 2 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.3 KILB 17 MAY 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on yielding ground. Fell at the 3rd when 33-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a hurdle race won
Paul Townend F 15/-0216 (Hood)
(GB)
9/4Fav P.
11/4 P. Townend 11.12 won 1 1/2L 12L from Mr Escobar
O Mark Breen
T Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Tipperary
B Miss Michelle Bolger
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Kings Orchid J Miss T Quail (7) F 15-356p
I A CONNECT 4 N.H. WINS €32,155.00 C HANDICAP RATING 119
20/1
HR121 C.P Millar 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Hand Over Fist (FR) 10.12 CK
10/1 HR123 J.W Kennedy 10.9 (CP) 23L 6th of 8fn, 11rn to Solness (FR) 12.1 LIST 22 SEP
15/2
HR124 J.W Kennedy 11.10 (CP) 15L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Dutch Schultz (GB) 11.4 KILL
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. Pulled up 2 out when 20-1 at Cork over 3m (good) in a chase won by Hand Over Fist in October on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
BALLYWILLIAM BOY 2 N.H. WINS €15,045.00
5/4Fav HR115 D.E. Mullins 10.8 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Champella 10.12 LIST 28 SEP 8rn
2m 4f
4/1 HR115 D.E. Mullins 11.7 (BK) 4 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Pray Tell 11.1 LIST 26 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 4f Sft 14/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (BK) hd 2nd to Arctic Fly 11.5 KILL 24 AUG 10rn
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Champella when second of 8 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft) in September.
33/1 HR116 Sam Ewing 11.3 fell in race won by Jeaniemacaroney 10.8 THU 21 DEC 18rn hcp hdl 2m 15yds Gd 40/1 HR120 Sam Ewing 11.3 51L last of 8fn, 9rn to Extensio 11.12 TIPP 6 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR123 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 75L last of 8 to Mordor (FR) 11.4 DWNP 11 AUG hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground Fell at the 2nd when 33-1 at Thurles over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Jeaniemacaroney earlier this month on his latest outing.
O Patrick J McKenna T Patrick J McKenna (R), Tyrone B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Br B g New Approach - Thaahira (USA) J Liam McKenna (5) F 27f008 (C,T)
WAJAAHA 2 FLAT WINS €12,095.00 3 N.H. WINS €21,865.50
20/1 HR54 R.M Mulligan 8.13 (V) 9 3/4L 10th of 11 to The Real Screamer 9.10 DUN 11 DEC hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 25/1 HR118 L.A.
O Niall S Farrell
T Stephen Gerard Carey (R), Kildare
B Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell
Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Broxbourne J J J Slevin F 606-12 Star Rating HHHHH
THE NAGGER REIDY (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 108
16/5 HR103 S.W Flanagan 11.1 nk 2nd to Shraheen 10.7 TIPP 22 NOV 15rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 90yds Yld/Sft 10/1
HR95 J.J. Slevin 11.7 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Duke Otto 11.0 and Dgalwaygallivantor 11.13 LIST 28 SEP 16rn hcp hdl
150/1 S.W Flanagan 11.12 32L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Dancing City (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 DEC 23
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Beaten a neck by Shraheen when second of 15 at 16-5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
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MARELLY (IRE) (95)
O Give Her Welly Marelly Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Billy Yorke
Br B g Sageburg - Uppertown Misty J Calum Hogan (7) F 55767p (CPiece)
MARELLY 2 N.H. WINS €15,635.00
Star Rating HH
HANDICAP RATING 107 18/1 HR99 J.P O’Sullivan 11.4 (BK) p.u. in race won by Cahirdown Boy 11.5 LIST 27 SEP 16rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 100yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR102 T. Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 82L last of 7 to Ricky Langford 9.9 DWNP 26 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 165yds Gd 14/1 HR103 T. Power Roche 10.11 (CP) 10L 6th of 8fn, 11rn to General Clermont (FR) 11.2 WEX 7 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 130yds Gd
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 18-1 at Listowel over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Cahirdown Boy in September on his latest outing.
TO MILAN (IRE) (16) 6 10 6 (146) O J J Leckey T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B M O’Callaghan
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gift From Milan
J Simon Torrens F 5412-3u Star Rating HHH
AWAY TO MILAN 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 105
7/2Fav HR105 T. Power Roche 10.4 u.r in race won by Glen Kiln 11.7 NAV 15 DEC 15rn hcp hdl (81-123)2m 4f Yld/Sft 22/1 HR103 S.D. Torrens 10.9 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Binge Worthy 11.11 here 23 NOV 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft 10/1 HR102 J.P O’Sullivan 11.2 3/4L 2nd to Tory Reel 10.13 KILL 20 JUL 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Gd
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Unseated rider when 7-2fav at Navan over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Glen Kiln earlier this month on his latest outing.
O David Jordan
T E D Delany, Meath
B R Cody
Br Gr f Mount Nelson (GB) - All The Queens
J Danny Gilligan F 449559 Star Rating HH
QUEEN NEL 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 103
33/1 HR104 G. Brouder 9.11 15L 9th of 24 to Farmers Lodge 10.11 FAIR 30 NOV hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f 55yds Yld 20/1 HR105 D.J Gilligan 10.10 11L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Sonny May 10.10 GOW 9 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 18/1 HR107 D.J Gilligan 11.5 15L 5th of 8 to Ol Man Dingle 12.0 WEX 28 OCT nov.hdl 2m 100yds Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 16l behind Farmers Lodge at 33-1 when 9th of 24 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Blinkers worn by No 6. C,T worn by No 8. CPiece worn by No 11 Hood worn by No 3.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Farmers Lodge, 4/1 Ballywilliam Boy, 5/1 In For The Night, 6/1 The Nagger Reidy (GB), 13/2 Away To Milan, 15/2 Stormbreaker (GB), 33/1 I A Connect, Wajaaha, Marelly, Queen Nel, 50/1 Getaway Charlie, Your Honor, Semblance Of Order 2023 - 1st Catch The Beast 2nd Dancing Jeremy 3rd Extrapolation (5 min. 9.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
A winner on handicap debut at Listowel two starts back, THE NAGGER REIDY was clear of the remainder when narrowly beaten over 2m4f at Tipperary last month. The horse that beat him followed up at Leopardstown a few days ago and he can defy a 5lb hike under in-form rider J J Slevin. Farmers Lodge was a warm order when easily beating In For The Night in a 24-runner Fairyhouse handicap. He has been heavily penalised for that success but is open to more improvement.
WIN: THE NAGGER REIDY
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Farmers Lodge
Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (164 wins from 678 runners, 24%) runs STORMBREAKER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 80 runners, 12%) runs STORMBREAKER
Longest Travellers: SEMBLANCE OF ORDER trained by A Oliver, WAJAAHA trained by Patrick John Mckenna - both Tyrone, 122 miles.
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80/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 71L 12th of 14 to Blue Mosque 11.6 CK 3
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind One And Only when 13th of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O Frank Reynolds
T James Andrew Fahey, Laois
B Thomas Mulhern
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Watercolours
J Thomas O’Connor (2) F p079 (TStrap)
MIGHTY SOLDIER HANDICAP RATING 88
250/1
D.E. Mullins 11.12 (TS) 68L last of 9fn, 12rn to The Big Westerner 11.5 here 24 NOV mdn hdl 2m 5f 163yds Sft 66/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.4 (TS) 89L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Newtown Rambler 11.4 SLGO 25 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 66yds Yld 80/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 44L 11th of 22 to Donnie Devito 11.5 here 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 3f 100yds Gd
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind The Big Westerner when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
3
BISHBASHBOSH (IRE) (15) 5 11 10 (164)
O H Smyth
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Michael C Griffin
Br Br f Malinas (GER) - Presentbreeze
J Tom Harney F 375364 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH
BISHBASHBOSH HANDICAP RATING 87
7/1 HR86 Mr L.P Shanahan 11.7 (TS) nk 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 19rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 51yds Gd/Yld 8/1 HR87 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 33L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Jimli’s Cave 11.5 DWNP 11 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd/Yld
33/1 N.J. Ryan 10.6 19L 3/4L 3rd to Yokkell 11.2 DRYL 30 AUG 8rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd
Placed in two hurdle races and two point-to-points from nine starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Royal Time when fourth of 19 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
O Untouchables Syndicate
T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath
B Gordon Foster
Br B f Califet (FR) - Miss Kettlewell
J Niall Moore F 00073b (Blinkers)
PETIT DEJEUNER 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 87 10/1 HR87 Mr J.M. Halford 11.10 (BK) br.d in race won by Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16
12/1 HR87 D. Meyler 11.2 (BK) 6 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Unklipped 11.13 THU 29 NOV 13rn hcp hdl
40/1 HR90 D. Meyler 11.9 (BK) 32L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Delias Pet 11.0 GOW 9 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 180yds Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Brought down when 10-1 at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Royal Time earlier this month on her latest outing.
SHING SHILLA (IRE)
O Dr Kenneth Sinanan T Adrian Sexton, Kildare B Lynch Bages Ltd & Edge Ridge Ltd
Br B f Gleneagles - Week End (GB)
J Harry Sexton F 75d705 (CPiece)
SHING SHILLA HANDICAP RATING 87
Star Rating HHH
28/1 HR87 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.10 (CP) 7 3/4L 5th of 16fn, 19rn to Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m 51yds Gd/Yld
22/1 H.E. Sexton 10.12 38L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Moylussa 11.12 TIPP 22 NOV mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld/Sft 100/1 H.E. Sexton 10.13 58L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Tareze 11.7 CLON 24 OCT mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld
Yet to place in six starts. Finished 8l behind Royal Time when fifth of 19 at 28-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month. 7
THATS ALL (IRE) (32)
O Mrs Claire Doyle
T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary
B Mrs Claire Doyle
Br B f Morpheus (GB) - Aluana
J Ross Berry (2) F 080666 (TStrap) Star
THATS ALL HANDICAP RATING 86
10/1
HR87 Mr D. Doyle 10.9 (TS) 15L 6th of 13 to Unklipped 11.13 THU 29 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 189yds Gd 10/1
HR88 Mr D. Doyle 10.7 (TS) 9L 6th of 8 to Romella 10.8 THU 21 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 189yds Gd 66/1
HR90 Mr D. Doyle 11.2 (TS) 15L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Colleen Danu 12.0 GOW 9 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 180yds Yld
Placed in three NH flat races from 20 starts. Finished 16l behind Unklipped when sixth of 13 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good) last month.
O John Paul Flynn & P J Rothwell
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B John Joe Brady
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Richards Claire J Calum Hogan F 09560 Star Rating HH
AVANDRA HANDICAP RATING 85
16/1 HR87 T. Power Roche 10.12 47L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Delias Pet 11.0 GOW 9 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 180yds Yld 100/1 HR87 S.D. Torrens 10.12 12L 6th of 13 to Say It So 11.4 KILL 6 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Gd/Yld 200/1 S.D. Torrens 10.7 54L 5th of 7 to Little Trilby (GB) 11.6 BELW 6 JUL nov.hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Delias Pet when 13th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
O I Madden
T I Madden, Galway
B Miss Maria Costello
Br B g Policy Maker - Dancing Dynamo J Robbie Geoghegan F 001500 (TStrap)
MAX TIME 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 84
14/1 HR86 D.J Gilligan 11.5 (TS) last of 16fn, 20rn to Meehall 11.7 GAL 26 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)3m Yld/Sft
5/1 HR87 D. King 11.6 (TS) 92L 12th of 13fn, 16rn to Lispopple 11.4 ROS 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 63yds Sft
9/2 HR87 S. Fitzgerald 11.6 (TS) 7L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Mabel In May 10.13 TRAM 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 80yds Gd
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good - yielding ground Well beaten at 14-1 behind Meehall when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 3m (yielding - soft) in October.
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CARSLAKE (GB) (15)
O John J O’Gorman
T C Byrnes, Limerick
B Minster Stud and Mrs H Dalgety Br B g Tamayuz (GB) - Hazy Dancer (GB)
J Tom Kelly F 0008p0 (CPiece) Star Rating HH
CARSLAKE (GB) HANDICAP RATING 82
16/1 HR84 Mr A.P Ryan 11.7 94L last of 16fn, 19rn to Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m 51yds Gd/Yld 50/1 HR81 C.G. O’Dwyer 9.12 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Itsalonglongroad (GB) 11.4 BAL 13 SEP 10rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 1f 55yds Gd 100/1 HR84 M.M. McDonagh 10.10 (CP) 58L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Falcon Park 10.9 WEX 24 JUL hcp chse (0-102)2m Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from 14 NH starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Royal Time when 16th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
12
KLASSMAN (IRE) (32)
O Joseph Brendan Quinn
T Shane Nolan, Kildare
B Mr Noel Collins
Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Young Linzi
J Patrick M O’Brien F 787342 (C,T) Star Rating HHHH
KLASSMAN HANDICAP RATING 82
15/2 HR80 D. Meyler 10.6 (CP) (TS) 2L 2nd to Down Around 11.4 THU 29 NOV 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 48yds Gd 4/1Fav HR80 D. Meyler 10.7 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 4L ns 4th to Robindevidastar 10.4 here 15 NOV 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 51yds Gd 7/1 HR80 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 (CP) 1/2L 4L 3rd to Delias Pet 10.7 FAIR 5 NOV 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 11 starts. Beaten 2l by Down Around when second of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (good) last month.
13 RESTLESS SON (IRE) (42) 7 11 5 (159)
O M P Hogan
T Norman Lee, Galway
B Mrs Ian Fox
Br B g Califet (FR) - Castle Brulee
J Peter Smithers F 90980-4D Star Rating HH
RESTLESS SON HANDICAP RATING 82
11/1 HR81 R.P Geoghegan 10.8 disq hd 1L 2 1/4L 4th to Jack Holiday 11.5 LIM 19 NOV 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld 20/1 HR85 Mr R. James 11.10 20L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Tuckmill 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 66/1 HR86 A. McCurtin 11.5 29L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to Woodstream Lad 10.11 THU 30 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 101yds Yld
Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Jack Holiday at 11-1 when Disqualified but disqualified and placed 11th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding) last month.
15 AR NOS NA GAOITHE (IRE)
O Kathy’s Crew Syndicate
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Sean Osborne
Br Ch f Doyen - Nova Destiny (GB) J Paddy Hanlon F u08795 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH
AR NOS NA GAOITHE HANDICAP RATING 80
13/2
HR80 T. Power Roche 10.2 (CP) 12L 5th of 13 to Unklipped 11.13 THU 29 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 189yds Gd 11/1
HR80 T. Power Roche 10.6 (CP) 21L 9th of 16 to Mabel In May 10.11 FAIR 5 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 165yds Gd
22/1
HR81 T. Power Roche 10.7 11L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to Crowsatedappletart 11.7 LIM 19 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Gd
Yet to place in nine starts. Finished 13l behind Unklipped when fifth of 13 at 13-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good) last month.
16
FALCON PARK (IRE) (15) 8 11 3 (157)
O Mrs Susan E Hennessy
T Paul Hennessy, Kilkenny
B Stephen Campion
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Lisdaleen
J Niall Prendergast (2) F 40100u (CPiece) Star Rating HH
FALCON PARK 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 HANDICAP RATING 80
50/1 HR91 N.T Prendergast 10.10 u.r in race won by Hillsdale 11.10 NAAS 16 DEC 18rn hcp chse (0-102)2m Yld 12/1 HR92 D. Meyler 10.11 (CP) 15L 12th of 14 to Duty Bound (GB) 11.2 WEX 30 AUG hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 9/2 HR92 D. Meyler 11.5 (CP) 63L last of 10fn, 14rn to Just Jacob 11.10 TRAM 18 AUG hcp chse (0-102)1m 7f 140yds Gd
A winner of a chase at 2m on yielding ground. Unseated rider when 50-1 at Naas over 2m (yielding) in a chase won by Hillsdale earlier this month on his latest outing.
O J D Leahy
T Sean Aherne, Cork
B Charlie Harnett
Br B f Westerner (GB) - Benefit Days
J Diarmuid Moloney F 75p-p6u (Hood) Star Rating H
INTERNET BIDDY HANDICAP RATING 80
66/1 HR80 Mr S. Tobin 11.1 (H) u.r in race won by Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 19rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 51yds Gd/Yld
66/1 HR80 S.F O’Keeffe 10.13 (H) 33L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Be Fierce 11.9 TRAM 10 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld
66/1 HR80 M.P O’Connor 10.10 (H) p.u. in race won by Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 11.1 here 8 JUN 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 100yds Gd
Placed in a NH flat race from nine starts. Unseated rider when 66-1 at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Royal Time earlier this month on her latest outing.
18 OPERA POINT (IRE) (18) 6 11 3 (157)
O Thomas J Kelly
T A M O’Grady, Cork
B Seamus Cooney
Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Opera Gale
J John Aherne (2) F 000f00 Star Rating H
OPERA POINT HANDICAP RATING 80
150/1 HR80 J. Aherne 11.0 98L last of 12fn, 18rn to Fancy Girl 11.7 CK 13 DEC mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 100/1 HR83 J. Aherne 10.9 30L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Brave Troop 11.7 THU 28 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 46yds Gd 200/1 J. Aherne 10.12 fell in race won by Jesse Evans 11.12 GAL 9 SEP 11rn beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd/Yld
Unplaced in all 11 starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Fancy Girl when 12th of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
Blinkers worn by No 5. C,T worn by No 9, No 12. CPiece worn by No 6, No 11, No 15, No 16 H,T worn by No 14 Hood worn by No 17 TStrap worn by No 1, No 2, No 3, No 7, No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Klassman, 5/1 Bishbashbosh, Destivelle, 7/1 Shing Shilla, 8/1 Petit Dejeuner, Ar Nos Na Gaoithe, 10/1 Thats All, 14/1 Falcon Park, 20/1 Carslake (GB), 25/1 Avandra, Max Time, Restless Son, 33/1 Wyoming Baby, Mighty Soldier, 50/1 Fortuna Lora, 66/1 Zebos Beanos, Internet Biddy, 100/1 Opera Point
2023 - 1st Billy Lee Swagger 2nd Verbal Sparring 3rd The Big Cloud (4 min. 34.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Ross O’Sullivan fitted a tongue-tie on BISHBASHBOSH when the daughter of Malinas made her stable debut at Naas earlier in the month. On just her second handicap start and after a couple of months off, she put in a good shift and can confirm form with Shing Shilla, who was a place behind her in fifth. Klassman has improved in recent starts and his Thurles conqueror showed up well at Leopardstown on Saturday. Destivelle is a long-standing maiden but has been running creditably of late and might be place material WIN:
EACH-WAY: Shing Shilla
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): P J Rothwell (9 wins from 184 runners, 5%) runs AR NOS NA GAOITHE and AVANDRA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Byrnes (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs CARSLAKE
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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47) Two Miles and Two Furlongs 79 Yards Start (ARaceintheWeatherbysIreland/I.T.B.A.N.H.FilliesBonusScheme(inassociationwithTheIrishField)
O O’Connell Morgan Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Geoffrey Thompson Br Ch f Jukebox Jury - Midnight Way
J Mr P W Mullins F 1 Star Rating HHHH BAMBINO FEVER (PtoP) 3/1 F Maguire won 40L from Chiroqui Princess STOWLIN 05-MAY-24 4r2f Mares Mdn 3m Sft
Half-sister to Dixie Mafia, won in a point to point race at 3m. A winner in a point-to-point race at Stowlin over 3m in May, beating Chiroqui Princess by 40l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with N Stokes.
2
BELLE DE VASSY (FR) (73)
O D R Kearns
T Gerald Stephen Quinn, Antrim
B M Nicolas Ferrand & M Bernard Ferrand De Cromot
Br B f Cokoriko (FR) - Blue Girl Star (FR)
J Mr N McParlan F 3f Star Rating HH
BELLE DE VASSY (FR) (PtoP) 6/4FF N McParlan fell in race won by Blue Eyed Girl (GB) LOUGHANMORE 19-OCT-24 9r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 3/1 N McParlan 3rd to Auntie Lacey TOOMEBRIDGE 05-OCT-24 5r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
Unplaced in both NH starts. Fell when 6-4fav at Loughanmore over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Blue Eyed Girl in October. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Gerald Quinn. 3
O A Broad
T D Broad, Meath
B Arthur England
Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Fly Town
J Mr J C Barry F 4 Star Rating HH CHAMPAGNE VENTURE 125/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 s/hd 12L 1 3/4L 4th to William Munny 12.0 NAV 20 JAN 6rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy
Finished 14l behind William Munny when fourth of 6 at 125-1 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) in January. 4
O D I Y Syndicate
T Stephen Ryan, Tipperary
B John Comerford
Br B f Affinisea - Clash Artiste
J Mr R W Barron (5) F Star Rating H
Dam unraced. She is best watched on her debut unless the market was to speak in her favour.
5
DEADCLASSY (IRE) (24)
O Seamus Dowling
T Denis W Cullen, Kildare
B Maurice Lane
Br B Br f Marcel - Miss Pastel d’Nata
J Mr E P O’Brien (5) F 0 Star Rating H
DEADCLASSY
250/1 R.A. Doyle 11.0 92L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Goraibhmaithagat 11.7 NAV 7 DEC mdn hdl 2m Yld
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Goraibhmaithagat when 12th of 16 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
6
DERRYVILLE (IRE) (10)
O John M Hogan
T S Curling, Tipperary
B Ronald O’Neill
Br B f Affinisea - Akasha
J Mr D Doyle (7) F 223 Star Rating HHH
DERRYVILLE
4/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.4 3/4L 4L 3rd to Blue Velvet 11.11 THU 21 DEC 18rn Bumper 2m 15yds Gd 4/1 Miss T. Quail 11.4 16L 2nd to Twentyfourcarrot (GB) 11.4 LIM 19 NOV 11rn Bumper 2m Yld
8/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.10 19L 2nd to Kalium (FR) 11.10 KILL 12 MAY 12rn Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld
Placed in three NH Flat races from three starts. Third of 18 behind Blue Velvet beaten 5l at 4-1 on her latest outing in a NH Flat race at Thurles over 2m (good) earlier this month.
7
JOLIE FOLIE (IRE) (24)
O Mrs I D’Haese
T S R B Crawford, Antrim
B Ms I D’Haese
Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Degenerous
J Mr S Connor (7) F 3 Star Rating HHHHH
JOLIE FOLIE
14/1 Mr S. Connor 11.0 3 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to
Half-sister to Major Barry, won twice over hurdles at 2m 1f and 2m 5f. Third of 7 behind He Can’t Dance beaten 13l at 14-1 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
8
O James John Hughes
T P G Fahey, Kildare
B M Kamal Al Bahou
Br B f Joshua Tree - Ballybrowney Dream
J Mr R M McParland (7) F 86 Star Rating HH
JOSHUA’S DAYLAMI (FR)
11/1 Mr A.P Fahey 11.4 10L 6th of 13 to Parga Diamond 11.11 TRAM 18 AUG Bumper 2m 140yds Gd 22/1 Mr A.P Fahey 11.4 10L 8th of 19 to Cameletta Vega 11.11 GAL 3 AUG Bumper 2m Yld
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 10l behind Parga Diamond when sixth of 13 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a NH Flat race at Tramore over 2m 1f (good) in August.
9
KALEO AMETSA (FR) (24)
O J Halley
T Josh Halley, Tipperary
B MME Emilie Lafeu
Br B Br f Doctor Dino (FR) - Last Harvest (FR)
J Ms A M Connolly (7) F 64 (TStrap) Star Rating H
KALEO AMETSA (FR)
100/1 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.0 (TS) 3 1/2L 9 1/2L 13L 4th to He Can’t Dance 12.0 NAV 7 DEC 7rn Bumper 2m Sft 28/1 Mr D.T Hyde 11.0 72L 6th of 9 to Kalypso’chance (FR) 11.11 here 24 NOV Bumper 2m 166yds Sft
Unplaced in both NH starts Well beaten at 100-1 behind He Can’t Dance when fourth of 7 on her latest outing in a NH Flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
KILFERA (GB) (24)
O John O Roche
T Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Ninna Nanna (FR)
J Mr D T Hyde (7) F 5u6
KILFERA (GB)
Star Rating HH
80/1 D. Meyler 11.0 12L 6th of 17fn, 19rn to Magic Boum (FR) 11.0 NAV 7 DEC mdn hdl 2m Yld (PtoP) 7/1 H C Swan u.r in race won by Wings And Wands BORRIS HOUSE 28-APR-24 12r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 6/1 J H Williamson 5th to Jackie Hobbs (GB) MONKSGRANGE 31-MAR-24 8r7f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 13l behind Magic Boum when sixth of 19 at 80-1 on her hurdling debut at Navan over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
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KISUTON ENKI (FR) (-) 4 11 11 (165)
O Liam Quinn
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B E A R L Haras D’Enkie
Br Gr f Beaumec De Houelle (FR) - Cadiane (FR)
J Mr H C Swan
Half-sister to Yala Enki, won ten times in chases between 2m 1f and 3m 4f and three times over hurdles between 2m 3f and 2m 6f including two Group 3 races. Market support on her racecourse debut could prove significant.
O Tadhg Moynihan
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Kevin Roche
Br Ch f Leading Light - Strong Irish
J Miss P Elvin (7) F p1
Rating HH LEADING ENDEAVOUR (PtoP) 4/1 B T Stone won 20L 20L from Nanny Betty and Fiddledee DAMMA HOUSE 03-NOV-24 3r Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 T P Roche p.u. in race won by Parisian Fashion BARTLEMY 12-MAY-24 12r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
A winner at 4-1fav in a point-to-point race at Damma House over 3m (good - yielding) last month, beating Nanny Betty by 20l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Shane Roche.
COLLINS (IRE)
O Sport Racing Club
T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Pauric O’Gorman
Br B f Soldier of Fortune - Ethelflaed
J Mr J L Gleeson (3) F 5
Star Rating H MAGS COLLINS
12/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 31L 5th of 10 to Future Prospect 11.5 FAIR 14 DEC Bumper 2m 110yds Yld
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Future Prospect when fifth of 10 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
O Timothy Kelly
T Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R), Tipperary
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon
Br B f Mizzou - Snow Keeper (GB)
J Mr E Mahon (7) F 75-25
NOTHING HECTIC
Star Rating HH
5/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 55L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Glens Lullaby 11.11 WEX 27 OCT Bumper 2m Yld/Sft
8/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.8 4 1/4L 2nd to Not Negotiable (FR) 11.11 TIPP 23 APR 12rn Bumper 2m 4f Yld
50/1 Mr J.C. Canavan 11.4 6L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Lady Bluebird 11.4 here 31 DEC 23 Bumper 2m 2f 79yds Hvy
Placed in a NH Flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Glens Lullaby when fifth of 7 on her latest outing in a NH Flat race at Wexford over 2m (yielding - soft) in October.
O Raymond O’Driscoll
T Sean Aherne, Cork
B Raymond O’Driscoll
Br B f Libranno (GB) - Dubh Go Leir
J Mr S Tobin (7) F 59
PALPATATE
100/1 Mr S. Tobin 11.4 14L 9th of 18 to Blue Velvet 11.11 THU 21 DEC Bumper 2m 15yds
50/1 Miss T.M. Condon 11.4 41L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Twentyfourcarrot (GB) 11.4 LIM 19 NOV Bumper 2m Yld
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 14l behind Blue Velvet at 100-1 when 9th of 18 on her latest outing in a NH Flat race at Thurles over 2m (good) earlier this month.
16 ROXY ROULETTE (IRE) (24)
O Hazel Smith
T A J Martin, Meath
B Ronnie O’Neill
Br Ch f Valirann (FR) - Saratogane (FR)
J MrThomasPaulSmithCarberry(7) F 7
ROXY ROULETTE
80/1 Mr Thomas Paul Smith Carberry 11.0 last of 7
Peter McCreery, Kildare
Louis Hill
B f Affinisea
Meath B Noel & Valerie Moran
Br Ch f Getaway (GER) - Winning Indian J Mr J H Williamson (7)
B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Sorcillera (GB)
J Mr J W Hendrick (7)
Half-sister to Urbanist, won twice in chases at 3m, in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m. This distance may prove to be on the sharp side on her racecourse debut.
TStrap worn by No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Bambino Fever, 4/1 Kisuton Enki (FR), The Queen Of Zim, 7/1 Derryville, 14/1 Belle De Vassy (FR), Champagne Venture, Joshua’s Daylami (FR), 20/1 Jolie Folie, Kilfera (GB), Leading Endeavour, Nothing Hectic, Two Pair, 50/1 Clash Gold, Mags Collins, Palpatate, 66/1 Kaleo Ametsa (FR), 100/1 Deadclassy, Roxy Roulette, 150/1 Silk Row 2023 - 1st Lady Bluebird 2nd Instant Tendance (FR) 3rd Glendaars Fortune (5 min. 0.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Gordon Elliott saddles two interesting newcomers in the shape of Kisuton Enki and The Queen Of Zim. Bought for 160,000 euros at the Tattersalls Derby Sale, the former is a half-sister to 11-time winner Yala Enki. A Bective Stud homebred, The Queen Of Zim is a half-sister to high-class stable companion The Yellow Clay The winner of a point-to-point in May, Bambino Fever is of definite interest on her debut for Willie Mullins, while Sam Curling’s Derryville is another leading hope For a selection it might be worth taking a chance on JOLIE FOLIE She showed some promise on debut at Navan earlier this month and it’ll be interesting to see if she can build on that performance.
WIN: JOLIE FOLIE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: The Queen Of Zim
Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (164 wins from 678 runners, 24%) runs BAMBINO FEVER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 80 runners, 12%) runs BAMBINO FEVER
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs KISUTON ENKI and THE QUEEN OF ZIM today.
LOST & FOUND
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CONDTIONS
FIRST RACE 12.35p.m. The Your Free Entry Sponsored By Tote Ireland Beginners Steeplechase of €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 209 yards. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7670; Second: €2600; Third: €1300; Fourth: €650; Fifth: €390; Sixth: €260.
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SECOND RACE 1.05p.m. The Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Steeplechase of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) 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 steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 150 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase 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 23rd December. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300.
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THIRD RACE 1.35p.m. The Celebrate The New Year With Tote 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) 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 three years old only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 89 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies 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
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FOURTH RACE 2.05p.m. The Make The Tote App Your New Year’s Resolution Hurdle of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) 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 since 30th April, 2023 have not won more than two weight-for-age hurdle races or a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for age hurdle race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 30th April, 2023 Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra. Of two hurdle races or one value more than €12,000 8lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350.
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FIFTH RACE 2.35p.m. The Tote’s Cheers To 2024 Handicap Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 3 furlongs. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 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. 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 23rd December. Weights raised by 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of €12,500 (80-95) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) 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. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 miles 89 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 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. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th December) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb. Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 23rd December. Weights raised by 4lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250.
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SEVENTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) 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 2 miles 2 furlongs 79 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 27th December) may also ride in this race. (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. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE
