OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY 2025
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY 2025
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 J. Gaisford-St. Lawrence
Mr C. Cunningham
Mr A. Byrne
Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course:
Clerk of the Scales:
Clerical Assistant:
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr B. Sheridan
Mr P.L. Malone
Mr S. Murphy
Mr. P. Moloney
Mr D. Maher
Mr S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
Medical Officer:
Veterinary Officer:
Veterinary Assistants:
Security Officer:
Dr G. Fay
Ms J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey
Mr C. Gordon
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Mr K. McConnell (Stableyard)
Mr H. Dillon (Racetrack)
DOCTOR
Dr R. Downey
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
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 first fixture of 2025.
We have an action-packed days racing to look forward to with our feature race, the Grade 2 Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle 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. Horses of the calibre of Impaire Et Passe, Min, Douvan and Vatour have won previous renewals of the race with Mystical Power, the most recent addition to that illustrious role of honour in 2024.
I would particularly like to thank all of our sponsors here today who include Sky Bet, Albert Bartlett and Adare Manor The support of our sponsors and indeed our jockeys, owners, trainers, clients, staff, officials and loyal supporters is greatly appreciated and I thank you for that. Afterall, it is this which enables us to stage such high-quality racing at Punchestown.
Today marks the second Irish qualifier of the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series. This initiative was trialled last season as the Full Circle Series and offers horses in the 0 – 120 region an opportunity to compete on the biggest stage for great prize money. Thank you to Ronnie Bartlett and the Albert Bartlett team who recognised its potential and have come onboard to enhance and bring the series to the next level. We now have twelve qualifiers across England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The €100,000 final will take place on day one of the 2025 Punchestown Festival
We are in full swing for the 2025 Punchestown Festival and look forward to welcoming you all here for what promises to be a great five days at the Home Of Irish Jumps. Tickets can be bought on punchestown.com or you can also contact any member of the Punchestown Team to secure your tickets and hospitality packages for this year’s festival which takes place from Tuesday 29th April – Saturday 3rd May.
On behalf of all the team at Punchestown, I would like to wish you all a very enjoyable day and I look forward to welcoming you back racing at Punchestown tomorrow.
Kindest Regards,
Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown
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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
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(yielding) in December last year.
O Browne Bros II Partnership T Paul Nolan, Wexford B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Br B g Harzand - Madam Bovary J Conor Stone-Walsh (5) F 1344-
COUMEENOOLE 18/1 C. Stone-Walsh 10.13 4 1/2L 5 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Inn At The Park 11.4 FAIR 14 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 55yds Yld 16/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) 9L 6L 29L 4th to Taponthego 11.4 TIPP 22 NOV 24 20rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Yld/Sft 15/8 S.F O’Keeffe 11.12 6 1/2L 10L 3rd to Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT 24 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Finished 11l behind Inn At The Park when fourth of 14 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 7f (yielding) in December last year.
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DIAMOND DUKE (IRE)
O Andy Mahon & Kieran Evans
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B Michael & Bid C Lenihan
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Damefirth
J John Shinnick (5) F 76909- (Blinkers) Star Rating H
DIAMOND DUKE
20/1 HR93 J.P Shinnick 10.0 41L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to Shraheen 10.7 TIPP 22 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 90yds Yld/Sft 50/1 HR95 J. Coen 10.7 (CP) (TS) 45L 11th of 13fn, 15rn to Kells Priory 10.10 KILL 18 JUL 24 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 85yds Gd 33/1 A.P Kelly 11.2 (CP) (TS) 65L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Heroes Rise 10.8 LIST 1 JUN 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Shraheen when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year. He is wearing
O Edward Cawley
T Edward Cawley, Meath
B E Cawley
Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Native House J Eoin Walsh F 6p-2p10-
O’Sullivan 11.5 p.u. in
won by Jasko Des Dames (FR) 11.9 here 15 NOV 24 10rn
Gd 20/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 38L 7th of 9fn, 13rn to Pinkerton 11.12 TIPP 23 APR 24 beg.ch 2m 110yds Yld 5/2Fav HR106 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.4 ns 7L 3rd to Doyen Ta Win 10.0 NAAS 29 JAN 23 18rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 151yds
A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up having jumped the last when 28-1 here over 2m 1f (good) in a chase won by Jasko Des Dames in November last year on his latest outing.
O Molly & Paul Willis & Mark Phillips T E Buckley (R), Meath B Charles O’Reilly & Irish National Stud Br B g Free Eagle - Gallope J Kieren Buckley F 331140-
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€7,965.00 Alistair Rawlinson 9.7 (BK) 8L 10th of 11 to Rock N Roll Pinkie (GB) 9.7
Brandon Wilkie 9.11 (BK) 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 11L 4th to Bonne Vitesse 9.7 CARLISLE 31
24 8rn
/Sft Billy Garritty 9.8 (BK) won 1 1/2L 6L from Tarbat Ness (GB) 9.2 and Sugarpiehoneybunch 8.9 RIPON 10 MAY 24 9rn hcp (46-60)2m Gd 3min 31.3sec
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Nucky Johnson when fifth of 9 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) in March ‘23. Having his first run for a new stable today. 8 ON LOVERS WALK (IRE) (17) 8 11 12 (166)
Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
Cyril O’Hara
B g Walk In The Park - Hollygrove Samba
(7) F 202572- (TStrap)
28/1 T.P. Harney 11.5 (TS) hd 2nd to Global Export 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 24 9rn
Gd/Yld 18/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 45L 7th of 12 to Banjaxed (GB) 11.12 CK 13 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 5f 50yds Yld 7/2 HR107 T.P. Harney 10.13 (TS) 17L 5th of 8 to Millforce 12.0 BELW 28 AUG 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd
Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten a head by Global Export when second of 9 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in December last year.
WESTERN MODEL (IRE) (30)
O Espresso Martini Syndicate
T Paul Nolan, Wexford
B J Houlihan
Br B g Westerner (GB) - Scotias Glen
J Sean O’Keeffe F 736369- Star Rating HHH
WESTERN MODEL 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 C 14/1 S.F O’Keeffe 11.12 55L 9th of 12 to Banjaxed (GB) 11.12 CK 13 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 5f 50yds Yld 5/1 S.F O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 11L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Jouster (FR) 11.12 TRAM 26 NOV 24 beg.ch 2m 5f 100yds Sft
9/2 HR101 C. Stone-Walsh 11.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Duke Silver 11.7 WEX 27 OCT 24 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld/Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Banjaxed when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) in December last year.
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SHANTOU PRINCESS
O Yellow Sticker Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Br Ch f Shantou (USA) - En Vedette (FR)
J Keith Donoghue F 76b381- Star Rating HHHH
SHANTOU PRINCESS 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 C 4/1FavHR94K.M.Donoghue11.6won43/4LnkfromAureaFortuna11.9andHatfieldHammer10.10here10DEC2419rnhcphdl(80-102)2m7f182ydsGd/Yld 16/1 HR94 K.M. Donoghue 11.13 20L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Irish Impulse 11.5 TIPP 22 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 110yds Yld/Sft 11/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 3L 7L 3rd to Marlpark 11.12 CLON 24 OCT 24 7rn mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd/Yld
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav here over 3m (good - yielding) in December last year, beating Aurea Fortuna by 5l.
Blinkers worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 8. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 On Lovers Walk, 3/1 Brucejack, Shantou Princess, 7/1 Rokathir (FR), 12/1 Western Model, 14/1 Coumeenoole, 20/1 Low Style (FR), 25/1 Diamond Duke, Ney, 33/1 He’s Home Again, 66/1 Futurum Regem 2024 - 1st Kates Hill 2nd Rolly Bowley Boy 3rd Atacanter (6 min. 20.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
BRUCEJACK has plenty of experience over fences, which may give him a vital edge The selection has filled the runner-up spot twice in similar events over slightly shorter trips and has also run well in competitive staying handicaps, including when fifth last time in the Porterstown at Fairyhouse On Lovers Walk won two point-to-points and went close last time in a 2m4f Down Royal chase, while Shantou Princess was also successful between the flags and switches to fences after landing a 3m handicap hurdle here last month. Western Model won a handicap hurdle here last spring and riding arrangements suggest he’s preferred to Coumeenoole, while point winner Rokathir is another to consider WIN: BRUCEJACK EACH-WAY: ON
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): H De Bromhead (42 wins from 355 runners, 12%) runs ROKATHIR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (4 wins from 41 runners, 10%) runs SHANTOU PRINCESS
Longest Traveller: DIAMOND DUKE trained by T O’brien, Cork, 158 miles.
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a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from
ground. Third of 4 behind L’eau Du Sud beaten 8l at 2-1 on his latest outing in the
Novices’ Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (soft) in December last year.
Easyfix T Gordon Elliott, Meath B A V Bloodstock Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Toledana (FR) J Danny Gilligan F 1f-9212-
WINS
7/4Fav J.W Kennedy 11.4 6L 2nd to Touch Me Not 11.4 here 24 NOV 24 8rn
Sft 4/6Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won 7 1/2L 8 1/2L from Ho My Lord (FR) 11.12 and Clonshire River 11.12 NAAS 10 NOV 24 4rn beg.ch 2m Gd/Yld 4/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 15L 2nd to Inthepocket (GB) 11.12 WEX 28 OCT 24 13rn beg.ch 2m Sft
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 6l by Touch Me Not when second of 8 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase
Look (GB) J Sean O’Keeffe F 441p-31- (Hood)
N.H. WINS €68,735.00 C HANDICAP RATING 132 11/2
Yld 80/1 R. Deegan 11.12 (H) 15L 9L 3rd to Inthepocket (GB) 11.12 WEX 28 OCT
16/1 HR129 S.F O’Keeffe
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B P Connell Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Geek Chic J Jody McGarvey F 4-17123- (C,T) Star Rating HHH
SEARCH FOR GLORY 5 N.H. WINS €60,770.00 HANDICAP RATING 144
16/1
Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) (TS) 4L 1/2L 3rd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.12 LIM 28 DEC 24
Yld/Sft 15/8 Sam Ewing 11.3 (CP) (TS) s/hd 2nd to Stellar Story 11.3 here 23 NOV 24 3rn nov.ch
11/4
Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) (TS) won 8L 1 1/2L from Sa Majeste (FR) 11.12 and Mint Boy 11.12 GAL 27 OCT 24 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Yld
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Third of 7 behind Impaire Et Passe beaten 4 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
C,T worn by No 5. Hood worn by No 3.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Down Memory Lane, 5/2 Search For Glory, 3/1 Lecky Watson, 11/2 Farren Glory, 10/1 Ifiwerearichman 2024 - 1st Spillane’s Tower 2nd Blood Destiny (FR) 3rd Silent Approach (5 min. 16.2 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
LECKY WATSON was a useful sort over hurdles, including when placed in a Grade 1 at Naas, and made an exciting start over fences at the same venue, making all to beat Slade Steel over 2m4f He should benefit from that seasonal debut and could take high rank in the novice chasing division. Point winner Down Memory Lane also jumped well when successfully switching to fences at Navan, but didn’t get into the same rhythm when tackling Grade 1 company at Sandown last month. Farren Glory holds Ifiwerearichman on running behind Inthepocket at Wexford and now steps up in trip after finishing second to stablemate Touch Me Not in the Grade 2 Craddockstown at this venue.
WIN: LECKY WATSON
EACH-WAY: DOWN MEMORY LANE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (164 wins from 677 runners, 24%) runs LECKY WATSON
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 89 runners, 18%) runs LECKY WATSON
Longest Traveller: IFIWEREARICHMAN trained by P Nolan, Wexford, 82 miles.
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)
€7080; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240
20/1 HR97 H. Morgan 11.12 6L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Jouster (FR) 11.12 TRAM 26 NOV 24
5f 100yds Sft 50/1 H. Morgan 11.12 13L 5th of 6 to Jasko Des Dames (FR) 11.12 WEX 27 OCT 24 beg.ch 2m 3f 150yds Yld
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from 12 starts. Beaten 25l by Maciver when second of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 7f (heavy) earlier this month.
O Teergay Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Wafer Brothers
Br B g Leading Light - Quarry Thyne
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 431579-
TOON TOWN 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 91 15/2
HR92 J.W Kennedy 11.11 20L 9th of 16fn, 19rn to Irish Impulse 11.5 TIPP 22 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 110yds Yld/Sft 7/1 HR92 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 8 1/4L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to The Nagger Reidy (GB) 11.7 LIST 28 SEP 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f Sft 11/1 HR92 P.T. Enright 11.11 3 3/4L 5th of 14 to Inthenickoftime 11.10 WEX 30 AUG 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 190yds Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Irish Impulse when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m (soft) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Brendan Maurice Walsh.
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O Jimmy Mangan Racing Club
T James Joseph Mangan, Cork
B Noel Guiry
Br B g Mahler (GB) - Alltoplayfor J Aidan Kelly F 323576- Star Rating HHH MAHLERS COVE 1 N.H.
O Patrick Breen
T Patrick Breen (R), Cork
B P Corkery
Br B g Carlo Bank - Lafanta
J Jack Gilligan (2) F 4p-9808- (CPiece) Star Rating HH
MASTERMACBLACK HANDICAP RATING 84
25/1
HR88 J.P Shinnick 11.2 (TS) 28L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Portarlington 12.0 TRAM 26 NOV 24 hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 100yds Sft
80/1
HR90 I.J. Power 11.9 47L 10th of 16fn, 20rn to Max Time 10.13 GAL 9 SEP 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld
25/1
HR93 A. Harvey 11.2 58L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Meehall 11.3 KILL 22 AUG 24 hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Portarlington when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in November last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
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PAPA BARNS (IRE) (27)
O Jamie Dwyer
T Tom Dreaper, Meath
B Robert Honner
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Haarth of Gold
J Patrick M O’Brien (4) F 203552- Star Rating HHHHH
PAPA BARNS HANDICAP RATING 81
5/1 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 9.13 11L 2nd to Hillsdale 11.10 NAAS 16 DEC 24 18rn hcp chse (0-102)2m Yld 13/2 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 9.13 7 3/4L 5th of 21fn, 23rn to Love Me (FR) 11.9 NAV 17 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld 5/1 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 10.6 6 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Tommies Call 11.2 FAIR 5 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Gd
Placed in five hurdle races and a chase from 19 starts. Beaten 11l by Hillsdale when second of 18 at 5-1 on his chase debut at Naas over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
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O Miss J Wilson
T Liam Lennon, Down
B Mr Patrick Francis Doyle
Br B g Winged Love - Mangan Monte J Caragh Monaghan (4) F 0p00-83- Star Rating HHHH SCHOOL LANE 3 N.H. WINS €20,060.00
25/1 HR81 Caragh Monaghan 10.0 5 1/2L 12L 3rd to Le Malin (FR) 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 24 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 130yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR91 Mr J.H. Williamson 10.10 38L last of 8 to Soloman Lane (GB) 11.11 LEP 4 MAR 24 Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 107yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR93 Thomas Reilly 11.0 22L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Eagle Terrace (GB) 11.2 DRYL 26 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft
Winner of three chases and three point-to-points from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 13 behind Le Malin beaten 18l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in December last year.
O Edward Cawley
T Edward Cawley, Meath
B E Cawley
Br B g Dylan Thomas - Little Dinger
J Philip Donovan F 06pp-08- Star Rating HH
WILD AS FIRE HANDICAP RATING 78
40/1
HR80 K.E Buckley 10.13 (TS) 21L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Danesfort Mayfly 10.13 TRAM 26 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 12/1
HR81 P.T. Enright 11.0 (TS) 39L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Jacenry (FR) 11.6 DRYL 17 MAR 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft 14/1
HR84 P. Byrnes 10.13 (TS) p.u. in race won by Glenabo Bridge 10.7 FAIR 7 NOV 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Hvy
Unplaced in all 11 starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Danesfort Mayfly when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in November last year.
C,T worn by No 4. CPiece worn by No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Papa Barns, 7/2 School Lane, 4/1 Midweek Voices, 6/1 Toon Town, 10/1 Mahlers Cove, 14/1 Wild As Fire, 20/1 Ivar The Boneless, 25/1 Mastermacblack 2024 - 1st Easy Bucks (GB) 2nd Knocknagappagh 3rd Captain Jimmy (5 min. 36.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
PAPA BARNS was placed a few times over hurdles and made a bright start to his chasing career when making most of the running and beating all bar Hillsdale in an 18-runner 2m Naas handicap, with Mahlers Cove well behind in sixth. He can build on that. The veteran School Lane has won three times in point-to-points, plus a further three chase victories under Rules, and gave some encouragement staying on into third when dropped to a lowly mark in a 2m5f Down Royal handicap last month. Toon Town won over hurdles for Brendan Walsh at Wexford last year and it will be interesting to see if the market speaks in his favour on debut over fences for a new yard
WIN: PAPA BARNS
EACH-WAY: SCHOOL LANE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (37 wins from 282 runners, 13%)
runs TOON TOWN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (4 wins from 41 runners, 10%)
runs TOON TOWN
Longest TravellerS: MAHLERS COVE trained by J J Mangan, MASTERMACBLACK trained by P Breen - both Cork, 158 miles.
RACE RESULTS
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10.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Intense Raffles (FR) 11.4 FAIR 1 APR 24 20rn
Mr J.W Hendrick 10.5 (TS) 28L 5th of 13fn, 22rn to Inothewayurthinkin 12.0 CHELTENHAM
He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on
heavy. Third of 13 behind History Of Fashion beaten 6l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding) in December last year. 2 PEACHES AND CREAM
O Gavin Cromwell Racing Limited
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Christopher Maye
Br B g Salutino (GER) - Muffles Girl
J Mr D G Lavery F p0p3p0-
PEACHES AND CREAM 5 N.H. WINS €64,342.00 C HANDICAP
40/1 HR127 A. Balfe 11.5 last of 14fn, 17rn to Sequestered 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 24 Ext hcp chse 3m 100yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR129 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 p.u. in race won by History Of Fashion 10.5 FAIR 1 DEC 24 13rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 5f 160yds Yld Brian Hughes 10.10 3L 1 1/2L 3rd to Elvis Mail (FR) 11.9 KELSO 26 OCT 24 7rn hcp chse 3m 2f 39yds Gd /Sft Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 3m (good - yielding) in December last year.
3 ENJOY
O John P McManus T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath B M Bruno Vagne
Br B Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) J Mr E Finegan (7) F 546743- (Blinkers) Star Rating HHH ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €20,355.00 HANDICAP
9/2 HR125 E. Walsh 12.0 (BK) 16L 5 1/2L
9 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Stumptown 12.0 here 24 NOV 24 13rn chse 3m Yld/Sft 18/1 HR111 C. Stone-Walsh 9.11 13L 7th of 10 to Four Clean Aces 10.10 GAL 26 OCT 24
He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Third of 6 behind Big Debates beaten 22l at 9-2 on
O Stephen Campion
T William P Murphy, Carlow
B Stephen Campion
Br Ch g Stowaway (GB) - Glencree Spirit
J Mr P A King (5) F 1-39p59- (TStrap) Star Rating HH
CLONMEEN 2 N.H. WINS €17,405.00 C HANDICAP RATING 116
Mr P. A. King 11.0 (TS) 32L 9th of 11 to Transmission 11.9 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 24 hcp chse (0-135)3m 1f Gd 40/1
HR120 S.D. Torrens 11.11 (TS) 26L 5th of 6fn, 12rn to Hand Over Fist (FR) 10.12 CK 13 OCT 24 hcp chse (0-123)3m Gd 18/1
HR122 S.W Flanagan 10.10 (TS) p.u. in race won by The Gradual Slope 9.13 here 4 MAY 24 21rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Sft
He has won two chases and two point-to-points at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Transmission when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Frederic Boistier Br B g Saddler Maker - Erbalunga (FR) J Mr H C Swan F 13-2/-590- Star Rating HHH GRINGO D’AUBRELLE (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00 HANDICAP
116 66/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 83L 14th of 15fn, 18rn to Ile Atlantique (FR) 11.12 NAV 7 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft 80/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 43L last of 9 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 NAV 16 NOV 24 beg.ch 2m 1f Yld
33/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 30L 5th of 6 to Firefox 11.12 DRYL 1 NOV 24 beg.ch 2m 3f 192yds Gd/Yld
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 when 14th of 18 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year.
O A Dunlop T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Alan and Bill Dunlop Br B g Kalanisi - Inisharoan J Mr J H Williamson (7) F 10-30pf- (CPiece)
2 N.H. WINS €19,470.00
33/1 HR117 Sam Ewing 11.8 (CP) fell in race won by Verdant Place 11.0 NAV 15 DEC 24 12rn hcp chse (0-123)3m Yld 28/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.12 KILB 12 JUL 24 11rn beg.ch 3m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld 50/1 J. Coen 11.12 (CP) 66L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Ashdale Bob 11.8 KILB 17 JUN 24 beg.ch 2m 4f 51yds Gd
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on soft and heavy ground. Fell 5 out when 33-1 at Navan over 3m (yielding) in a chase won by Verdant Place in December last year on his latest outing.
Fauda Partnership T Liz Doyle, Wexford B Mme Eliza Pettit,Mme Hannah Petit, Mme Lara Kovenko Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Rose Bank (FR)
Mr D Doyle (7)
(FR) 2 N.H. WINS €13,865.00
O Blind Squirrels Syndicate
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Corinne Rouffie Huve
Br B g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Alizeyra (FR)
J Mr B J Walsh (7) F 215462/- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH
PRINCE ZALTAR (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €23,305.00 HANDICAP RATING 103
J. J. Slevin 10.12 6L 2nd to Sonigino (FR) 12.0 AINTREE 9 DEC 23 10rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy P.J. O’Hanlon 11.8 (TS) 6 3/4L 6th of 17fn, 20rn to American Sniper 11.9 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV 23 hcp hdl (0-125)2m 5f Gd /Sft 4/1 HR115 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.6 (TS) 2 1/4L 7L 3 3/4L 4th to Lady Rita 10.9 KILL 21 JUL 23 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd/Yld
He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 6l by Sonigino when second of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (heavy) in December ‘23.
B,T worn by No 1 Blinkers worn by No 3.
CPiece worn by No 7, No 9. TStrap worn by No 4, No 5, No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Daily Present, 7/2 Nine Graces (GB), 4/1 Salmanino (FR), 7/1 Enjoy D’allen (FR), 8/1 Gringo D’aubrelle (FR), Prince Zaltar (FR), 12/1 Peaches And Cream, Ossifer Hops, 20/1 Ringdufferin, 25/1 Clonmeen 2024 - 1st Hardwired 2nd Bonnie Kellie 3rd Young Dev (6 min. 24.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Stepping up in trip should suit NINE GRACES. The Kapgarde mare ran well when chasing home easy winner La Malmason at Fairyhouse early last month and is just a couple of pounds higher now. Both her wins over timber came at 2m6f and she is still relatively unexposed over fences after four runs. Daily Present ran well in the competitive Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse, when third to History Of Fashion. Jack Hendrick takes a useful 7lb off the back of the top-weight now. Salmanino ran well at a massive price in Navan last time and is a previous C&D winner He is another for the shortlist.
WIN: NINE GRACES
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (98 wins from 694 runners, 14%) runs GRINGO D’AUBRELLE and OSSIFER HOPS and RINGDUFFERIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 70 runners, 13%) runs GRINGO D’AUBRELLE and OSSIFER HOPS and RINGDUFFERIN
Longest Travellers: DAILY PRESENT trained by P Nolan, SALMANINO trained by Liz Doyle - both Wexford, 82 miles.
RACE
FEATURE SKY BET MOSCOW FLYER
FACTS & STATS
RACE DESCRIPTION
The Sky Bet Moscow Flyer is a Grade 2, that is only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up, and possibly some future Cheltenham and Punchestown Festival contenders. Initially, the weights in this two mile and 157 yard hurdle race for five-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
PRIZE MONEY
€37,500
KEY TRENDS
12 of the last 13 winners were aged 5 or 6
13/13 winners had at least 1 run that season, 13/13 winners had at least 1 win that season
9 of the last 13 winners were favourites/ joint favourites, 12/13 winners were in the top 3 in the betting
Mystical Power continued the fine record of Closutton in the contest when landing this 12 months ago He arrived having an unusual preparation, with him last seen winning at the Galway Festival in July of 2024 At times he wasn’t the most fluent over his hurdles but clearly had the most ability of these, duly showing it up the run in to score emphatically by seven lengths after an accomplished ride by Mark Walsh.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
Willie Mullins looks to once again have a strong hand as he goes in search of a fourth consecutive victory in the contest. Runaway Tipperary winner Salvator Mundi is set to be partnered by Paul Townend and is currently the market favourite. The form of that race doesn’t look standout but his 62 length victory was extremely impressive nonetheless. Kel Histoire looks the biggest danger after his Cork victory. His jumping improved as the race progressed and there is every chance he’s improved since that run.
Last year’s winner: Mystical Power
g Masked Marvel (GB) - Drole D’histoire (FR)
1/2L from Kimi De Mai (FR) 9.12 and Kelyssa des Mottes (FR) 9.12 SAINT-BRIEUC
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m on yielding and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-5fav at Cork over 2m (yielding) in December last year, beating Dream Diamond by 3 1/2l. 3
O J Harney & Paul Brophy T John M Harney, Offaly
B Mr Jason Harney
Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Honey For Money J Danny Mullins F 74-3146-
Rating H MR RANGO 3 FLAT WINS €21,535.00
33/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 29L 6th of 25 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.12 NAV 7 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Sft 7/2Fav HR88 S. Foley 9.8 (CP) ns s/hd 3/4L 4th to Crystal Black 10.0 CUR 20
Hvy 100/30 HR79 S. Foley 9.12 won 3 1/2L
O Mrs J Donnelly
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B MME Laura Lemiere
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Stacicaya (FR)
J Paul Townend F 2-61- (H,T) Star Rating HHHHH
SALVATOR MUNDI (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00
1/12Fav P. Townend 10.13 (H) won 62L 3/4L from Mrs Tk 10.6 and I Dont Lie 10.1 TIPP 15 MAY 24 13rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld B. Hayes 11.2 (H) (TS) 17L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Majborough (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 24 hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Hvy
F. De Giles 10.8 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Sir Gino (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL 18 APR 23 15rn hdl 1m 7f Hvy
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-12fav at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) in May last year, beating Mrs Tk by a distance. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O Basil Holian T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Banjaxed Girl (GB)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 9-21- Star Rating HHHH
SKY LORD (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00
5/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 won 4 1/4L 3 1/4L from Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 and Icare D’aubrelle (FR) 11.12 CK 8 DEC 24 20rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft 7/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.9 nk 2nd to Sporting Glory 12.0 FAIR 24 FEB 24 5rn Bumper 2m Hvy 11/2 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.10 17L 9th of 12 to Goldinthemountains (FR) 11.5 LEP 26 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Yld
A winner at 5-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Kappa Jy Pyke by 4 1/2l.
Blinkers worn by No 1. H,T worn by No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Salvator Mundi (FR), 3/1 Kel Histoire (FR), 5/1 Sky Lord (GB), 7/1 Relieved Of Duties, 50/1 Artic Lane, 66/1 Mr Rango 2024 - 1st Mystical Power 2nd Jigoro (FR) 3rd James’s Gate (4 min. 20.9 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
All eyes will be on SALVATOR MUNDI here as the Supreme Novices’ favourite makes his much anticipated return. The No Risk At All gelding was thrown in at the deep end on his first outing for Willie Mullins last season, finishing sixth in the Triumph Hurdle He subsequently won his maiden hurdle at Tipperary by a massive 62 lengths and is a very exciting prospect for this term. Stablemate Kel Histoire looks the most likely danger The Masked Marvel gelding won nicely on his Irish debut at Cork last month. Sky Lord also won a Cork maiden hurdle last month and is another to note WIN: SALVATOR MUNDI EACH-WAY: KEL HISTOIRE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (164 wins from 677 runners, 24%)
runs KEL HISTOIRE and SALVATOR MUNDI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 89 runners, 18%)
runs KEL HISTOIRE and SALVATOR MUNDI
Longest Travellers: SKY LORD trained by H De Bromhead, ARTIC LANE trained by D Queally - both Waterford, 89 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 sharethe samebirthday - 1st January.Inthe Southern hemisphere all horses share 1st August due to the fact that the seasons are reversed.
Mr J.L. Gleeson 12.0 won 3 3/4L 7 1/2L from Tullyhill (FR) 12.0 and King Of Kingsfield 12.0 here 26
23 8rn Bumper 2m 70yds Yld Winner of five NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 2 1/4l behind Ballygunner Castle when fifth of 25 at 4-1 on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) in November last year.
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BOWENSONFIRE (FR) (27)
O KTDA Racing
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B E A R L Elevage Des Loges
Br B g Gemix (FR) - Amulet (FR)
J Danny Gilligan F 73-
BOWENSONFIRE (FR)
66/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Shuffle The Deck 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld 9/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.2 23L 7th of 12 to Minella Hollow 11.9 ROS 10 JUN 24 Bumper 1m 7f 142yds Gd
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 18 behind Shuffle The Deck beaten 4l at 66-1 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in December last year.
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BRAVE BRIGADIER (GB) (33)
O A W Buller
T Thomas Gibney, Meath
B A W Buller
Br B g Lauro (GER) - Majestic Meg (GB)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 2- Star Rating HHH
BRAVE BRIGADIER (GB)
125/1 K.E Buckley 11.12 11L 2nd to You Oughta Know 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 122yds Gd/Yld
Dam unraced. Beaten 11l by You Oughta Know when second of 14 at 125-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good - yielding) in December last year.
O Jonathan O’Callaghan & Jason O’Callaghan
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B Paul McEnery
Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Cahirleske
J John Shinnick (5) F 81243f- (TStrap) Star Rating HH BRIGHT N SHINE 2 FLAT WINS €12,095.00 80/1 J.P Shinnick 11.2 (TS) fell in race won by Laafi (FR) 11.7 LIM 26 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 4/1 HR75 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.9 (TS) 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Come On The Lads 9.13 DUN 8 NOV 24 10rn hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std 8/1 HR75 Adam Caffrey 9.6 (TS) 1 3/4L ns 1/2L 4th to Natural Ruler 9.9 DUN 11 OCT 24 14rn hcp 1m 4f Std
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Fell at the last when 80-1 at Limerick over 2m (yielding - soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Laafi in December last year on his latest outing.
WOLF 150/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 44L 9th of 21fn, 22rn to Arctic Bresil (GB) 11.12 CK 11 DEC 22
hdl 2m
Yld/Sft 150/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 79L 11th of 13 to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 20 NOV 22 mdn
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Arctic Bresil when 9th of 22 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) in December ‘22.
S McParlan T S McParlan (R), Down B Seamus Mullins
Br B g Watar - Kentford Myth (GB)
J Mr N McParlan F f232-
DRUMLEE MYTH
Mr N. McParlan 10.13 hd 2nd to Hay Meadow 10.0 PERTH 26 SEP 24 5rn Bumper 2m
Gd 13/2 Mr N. McParlan 12.0 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Joecooker (FR) 11.7
O K A McCullagh
T E J O’Grady, Tipperary
B E J O’Grady
Br Br g Zambezi Sun (GB) - Miss Conception
J Mark McDonagh F p4-p9- Star Rating H
MONSLATT
150/1
M.M. McDonagh 11.12 34L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Bayrann 11.5 THU 21 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 15yds Gd 150/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.1 p.u. in race won by Milo Lises (FR) 11.4 here 21 FEB 24 16rn mdn hdl 2m 148yds Hvy 50/1 Mr H. Hunt 11.7 nk 48L 6 1/2L 4th to Patter Merchant 11.9 LEP 28 DEC 23 5rn Bumper 2m 34yds Hvy
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Bayrann when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good) in December last year.
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MORSE (IRE) (76)
O Mrs John M Weld & N J Hitchins T Charles Weld, Kildare
B River Downs Stud
Br B g Ruler of The World - Midsomer
J Danny Mullins F 100290-
MORSE 1 FLAT WIN €8,850.00
18/1 HR80 N.G. McCullagh 9.4 16L 10th of 16 to Fairy Wings 8.7 GAL 28 OCT 24 hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 15/2 HR80 L.F Roche 8.8 13L 9th of 11 to Arch Enemy 7.11 LEP 20 OCT 24 Ext hcp 1m 4f Hvy 66/1 HR77 N.G. McCullagh 9.11 2 3/4L 2nd to Londonofficecallin 8.9 DRYL 30 SEP 24 14rn Ext
Beaten 17l behind Fairy Wings at 18-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year.
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NELSON COUNTY (IRE) (27)
O Cooper & Kearney
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Billy Cooper
Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Ask Granny
J Donagh Meyler F 420-
NELSON COUNTY
50/1 B. Hayes 11.7 40L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to Shuffle The Deck 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 4/1 A Murphy 8L 2nd to On The Bayou CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 14-APR-24 8r2f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 10/1 E Finegan 4th to Mossy Fen Road BALLYRAGGET 17-MAR-24 8r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Shuffle The Deck when 12th of 18 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in December last year.
PLEASUREOFPRESSURE (IRE) (17)
O Free Rein Syndicate
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Raymond Nolan
Br B g Doyen - Carnalway
J Simon Torrens F 000- Star Rating H PLEASUREOFPRESSURE
200/1 J.P O’Sullivan 10.13 72L 13th of 15fn, 18rn to Laafi (FR) 11.7 LIM 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 250/1 J.P O’Sullivan 11.7 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Goraibhmaithagat 11.7 NAV 7 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld
33/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 56L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Jane Eire 11.0 CK 3 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 60yds Gd
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Laafi when 13th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding - soft) in December last year.
O Anthony Vaughan & O
9/2Fav HR66 R.P Whelan 9.2 (TS) 45L 19th of 20 to Master Dunraven
Hvy 11/4FavHR59R.P Whelan9.10(TS)won11/2Ls/hdfromNotJustAnyEagle9.3andGreyFable9.2SLGO5MAY2414rnhcp(47-65)1m2f120ydsYld/Sft2min29.6sec Well beaten at 150-1 behind Kopek Des Bordes when 14th of 23 on his NH debut in a
race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
O Geoffrey Ruddock
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Sean Osborne
Br B g Casamento - Spirit of Youth
J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Hold Your Fort, won four times in chases at 3m 2f and three times in point to point races at 3m. Best watched on his first taste of competitive action.
O Grellan Dunne
T Paul John Gilligan, Galway
B Ms Cora Cronin
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Goldacava
J Jack Gilligan (5) F 6f-3pp7- Star Rating HH TELL ME AGAIN
150/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.13 (TS) 74L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Final Demand 11.4 LIM 28
Yld/Sft 28/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.13 (TS) p.u. in race won by Great Universe (GB) 11.12 SLGO 25 OCT
156yds Yld 33/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 p.u. in race won by Uncle Pat 11.12 LIST 22
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Final Demand when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
Mrs J M Russell T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Pat O’Donovan Br B g Pillar Coral (GB) - Riltree (FR)
J Keith Donoghue F 3-1650-
DANCING TREE 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 80/1 J. Coen 11.9 66L 11th of 13fn,
51yds Gd K.M. Donoghue 11.6 9 1/4L 6th of 14 to Block Rockin Beats 11.2 CHELTENHAM 26 OCT 24 Bumper 2m 87yds Gd A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Workahead when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
O Boyneside Syndicate
T Gerard Keane, Meath
B Newtown Anner Stud
Br Ch g Teofilo - Catchphrase
J Jack Kearney (3) F 27600u- (TStrap) Star Rating H THEOPHILOS 1 FLAT WIN €5,900.00
200/1 E.M. O’Sullivan 11.5 (TS) u.r in race won by Workahead 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 24 17rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 150/1 J. Kearney 11.7 (TS) 47L 13th of 25 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.12 NAV 7 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Sft 150/1 C.P Millar 11.7 (TS) 46L last of 22fn, 25rn to Ballygunner Castle 11.12 FAIR 30 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Unseated rider when 200-1 at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Workahead in December last year on his latest outing.
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TITANIUM (FR) (11)
6 11 12 (166)
O Damian C Nolan & D P Kilmurray & Liam Gavin & Kieran Clarke T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath
B S C E A Haras De La Perelle
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem
J Eoin Walsh F 05175-7 (TStrap) Star Rating HH
TITANIUM (FR) 7 FLAT WINS €91,645.00
13/2 E. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 28L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to More Coko (FR) 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy 16/1 E. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 18L 5th of 18fn, 20rn to Sky Lord (GB) 11.12 CK 8 DEC 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft 14/1 HR95 M.W Hassett 9.9 (TS) 5 1/4L 7th of 17 to Rhythm King 8.11 CUR 3 NOV 24 Ext hcp 1m Yld
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 13-2 behind More Coko when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
O Mrs Bridget Dillon
T Tom Dreaper, Meath
B M Antoine de la Brosse
Br B g Kitkou (FR) - Diva Du Grand Val (FR)
J Ben Harvey F (TStrap) Star Rating HH
Dam won in a chase at 2m 3f. He is wearing a tongue-tie for his debut and makes only limited appeal.
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WESTON (GER) (14) 6 11 12 (166)
O Alymer Stud
T H Rogers, Louth
B Gestut Rottgen
Br Gr g Soldier Hollow (GB) - Wilddrossel (GER)
J Sean Flanagan F 00-406p- Star Rating HH WESTON (GER) 2 FLAT WINS €8,900.00
80/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 p.u. in race won by The Enabler 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 24 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR95 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 18L last of 6 to Poetic Sound 9.10 BELW 3 OCT 24 1m 4f 37yds Yld 40/1 HR96 Mr L.P Shanahan 11.6 55L 17th of 18fn, 20rn to Sirius (FR) 10.13 GAL 29
Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by The Enabler in December last year on his NH debut in a
Victor Connolly Br B f Shantou (USA) - Soeur Dee J
hurdle race won by Air Of Entitlement in December last year. Also entered at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
RESERVES
O John P McManus
T Liz Doyle, Wexford
B M Dominique Vigneron & M Romain Vigneron Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR) J F 2-p- (Hood) Star Rating HH JERISK STAR (FR)
40/1 A.P Kelly 11.7 p.u. in race won by The Big Westerner 11.5 here 24 NOV 24 12rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 163yds Sft 5/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.10 1L 2nd to D Art D Art (FR) 11.10 GOW 26 JAN 23 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Pulled up at the last when 40-1 here over 2m 6f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by The Big Westerner in November last year on his hurdling debut. He is wearing a hood for the first time. First reserve.
O Colm Browne
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Anthony Walsh
Br B g Milan (GB) - Five of Spades J F Star Rating HHH
Full brother to Latino Fling, won seven times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 7f, in a point to point race at 3m and in a chase at 2m 5f. Worth more than a cursory glance if getting a run. Second reserve.
25 AMBER POINT (IRE) (-)
O Tara Dwan & Mrs Michael Cunningham & Mrs Paul Shanahan
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Come Dance With Me Syndicate
Br B g Doyen - Come Dance With Me
J F Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Dance No More, won at 6f. Has to be taken into consideration if going to post. Third reserve.
Hood worn by No 5, No 23. TStrap worn by No 4, No 6, No 14, No 18, No 19, No 20
Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Don’tstopthemusic, 5/2 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR), 11/4 A Dream To Share, 7/2 Bowensonfire (FR), 12/1 Brave Brigadier (GB), 20/1 Drumlee Myth, Titanium (FR), 25/1 Morse, Vallon Du Plessis (FR), 33/1 Come On The Lads, Weston (GER), 50/1 Bright N Shine, Summer Is Here, The Dancing Tree, 66/1 Nelson County, Saffronandblue, Tell Me Again, 100/1 Monslatt, Telnobody, 150/1 Doyen Wolf, Theophilos, 200/1 Pleasureofpressure 2024 - 1st Lisnagar Fortune 2nd Jasko Des Dames (FR) 3rd Mercurey (FR) (4 min. 24.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Things haven’t gone to plan for A DREAM TO SHARE since claiming the Grade 1 bumpers at Cheltenham and the Festival meeting here in 2023, but he can get back on track now. The Muhaarar gelding ran with promise when fifth on his hurdling debut behind Ballygunner Castle at Fairyhouse in late November and is entitled to improve a nice bit from that experience. He may be able to turn around form with the third-placed horse Don’tstopthemusic The Willie Mullins-trained Kappa Jy Pyke looks an obvious danger He was beaten at a short price on his Irish debut, but ran into a nice sort in Sky Lord in Cork.
WIN: A DREAM TO SHARE EACH-WAY: KAPPA JY PYKE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (164 wins from 677 runners, 24%) runs KAPPA JY PYKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 89 runners, 18%) runs KAPPA JY PYKE Longest Traveller: BRIGHT N SHINE trained by T O’brien, Cork, 158 miles.
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
of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43) Two Miles and Four Furlongs 124 Yards
O Mark McDonagh
T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B N Flynn Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Liss Agragh J Mark McDonagh F uurp00- (Hood)
LITTLE MIXUP 4 N.H. WINS €32,450.00 C
100/1 HR125 D. King 10.10 (H) 43L 16th of 18fn, 19rn to Enniskerry 11.5 LEP
50/1 HR125 D. King 11.12 (CP) 19L 10th of 14fn, 18rn to Jeaniemacaroney 10.8 THU 21 DEC
Gd 80/1 HR125 M.M. McDonagh 10.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by Washington (GB) 10.4 FAIR 1 DEC 24 13rn Ext hcp
He has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from soft to soft -
100-1 behind Enniskerry when 16th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
O John P McManus
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Sean Reilly Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Shadow Dearg J Peter Smithers (7)
14/1 HR122 C. Stone-Walsh 10.2 p.u. in
12/1 HR120 Sam Ewing 10.10 1/2L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Franciscan Rock 11.5
15/2 HR122 M.P Walsh 11.1 p.u. in race won by Whatcouldhavebeen 11.2 FAIR 1 APR 24 8rn hcp
Maurice Sheehy
Peter Croke (R), Wicklow B Maurice Sheehy Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Millie J Jordan Gainford F p-f3p7-p-
33/1 HR125 J.J. Slevin 10.13 p.u. in race won
23 hcp chse (0-123)2m 6f
Sft 12/1 HR123 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.3 p.u. in race won by Kilcruit 11.12 here 28 APR 23 14rn hcp chse Grade
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 33-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (heavy)
O Macatwi Partnership
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mr T Cassidy
Br B g Ask (GB) - Maghanns Pride
J Keith Donoghue F 422fp9- (H,T)
HR116 K.E Buckley 11.8 (TS) 23L 9th of 16fn, 19rn to Binge Worthy 11.11
14/1 HR132 S.W Flanagan 10.12 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Stuzzikini 10.6 NAV 17 NOV 24
6/1 HR132 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Grandero Bello (FR) 11.12 GAL 27
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Binge Worthy when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year.
O Whitechurch Stud T Conor O’Dwyer, Kildare B Do Your Best Syndicate Br Ch g Mount Nelson (GB) - Lady Daisy J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) F 3-41p05-
150/1 HR114 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.4 40L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.12 here 10 DEC
125/1 HR116 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.13 31L last of 12 to Donnie Devito 10.11 GAL 1 AUG 24 nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Gd 20/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.5 p.u. in race won by Nas Na Riogh 11.10 KILL 13
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Well beaten at 150-1
O Jack Singleton T Charles O’Brien, Kildare B Carradale & Halmex Ltd Br B g Australia (GB) - Honour Bright J Gavin Brouder (3) F 524D812-
3/1Fav HR69 C.T Keane 9.3 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Fairy Wings 8.7 GOW 21 OCT 24 13rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 184yds Sft 3/1FavHR64W.J.Lee10.1(CP)won1/2L21/2LfromBillieFrechette8.8andKingOfTheBronx9.9ROS14OCT2416rnhcp(47-65)1m4f46ydsSft2min47.3sec 16/5Fav HR64 W.J. Lee 10.1 4 1/4L 8th of 22 to Molly Hall 9.5 NAV 29 AUG 24 hcp (47-65)1m 6f Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from seven NH starts. Beaten 4l into fourth behind Red Glory at 14-1 but disqualified on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) in July last year.
Peter Tarrant T David M O’Brien, Kilkenny B Mr P Tarrant
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Is Herself About J Sean Flanagan F 34194-3 Star Rating HHH MIC DROP 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00
4/1 S.W Flanagan 11.12 15L 1 1/4L s/hd 4th to Relieved Of Duties 11.12 CK 13
Yld 16/1 S.W Flanagan 11.12 56L 9th of 17fn,
O Michael T O’Callaghan & Ms Margaret Mullins
T Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny
B Timothy Dineen
Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Sary Flight (FR) J Danny Mullins F 294485-
COLONEL NELSON HANDICAP RATING 107
6/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 7 3/4L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Bayrann 11.5 THU 21
Gd 4/1 D. Meyler 11.12 16L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Interchangeable (GB) 11.12 NAAS 16 DEC
100/30 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (CP) 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 13L 4th to Mic Drop 11.7
Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Finished 8l behind Bayrann when fifth of 18 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good) in December last year.
O Haigney Bloodstock Ltd T Thomas Gibney, Meath B A W Buller Br B g Kalanisi - Fancy Fisher (GB) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 200381- Star Rating HHHH SAMMY SMART (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 C HANDICAP RATING 107 8/1HR101D.J.O’Keeffe11.13won3/4L3/4LfromComeonarchie11.4andNotMyProblem(GB)11.5here10DEC2417rnhcphdl(80-102)2m7f182ydsGd/Yld 10/1 HR102 K.E Buckley 12.0 (TS) 11L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Paddy’s Milestone 11.4 DRYL 1 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR101 M.P O’Connor 10.8 7 1/2L nk 3rd to Slieve Carran 10.12 here 15 OCT 24 16rn
6f 166yds Gd A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Comeonarchie by 3/4l.
O Colin Lynskey T Declan Queally, Waterford B Mrs J R Cox Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Try Trix
J Kevin Sexton F 74u331- (Blinkers)
BEGGARS ROCK 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 105 4/1Fav HR95 K.C. Sexton 11.7 (BK) won 13L nk from Crowsatedappletart 11.9 and Chef’s Kiss 11.6 LIM 28 DEC 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Yld/Sft 16/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 hd 3/4L 3rd to Banjaxed (GB) 11.12 CK 13
Yld 17/2 HR94 S. Fitzgerald 11.13 7 1/2L nk 3rd to Duffys Hodey 10.11 CLON 3 DEC 24 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 97yds Yld
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav at Limerick over 2m 5f (yielding - soft)
B g Pour Moi - Bella Nouf (GB) J Danny Gilligan F 327000- (TStrap)
O In Bounds Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Elevator Action
J Daniel King F 16-0110- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH
LONDONOFFICECALLIN 4 FLAT WINS €25,075.00 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00 C HANDICAP RATING 102
5/2Fav HR102 D. King 10.0 (TS) last of 22fn, 23rn to Sequoiaspirit 10.9 NAV 17 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f 100yds Yld 5/6Fav HR70 M.W Hassett 10.2 (TS) won 1/2L 3/4L from Tastyee 8.9 and Fine Print 8.4 THU 10 OCT 24
11/2 HR61 W.M. Lordan 8.9 (TS) won 2 3/4L 1 1/2L from Morse 9.11 and Sixpack (GB) 9.12 DRYL 30 SEP 24 14rn
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 5-2fav behind Sequoiaspirit when 22nd of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (yielding) in November last year. 16 MERCURY MISSION (GB) (35) 6 10 8 (148)
O IRE Asset Holding Limited T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Flaxman Stables Ireland Limited & R Cantoni
Br B g Ulysses - Quiza Quiza Quiza (GB)
J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 4805f3- (CPiece) Star Rating HHH MERCURY MISSION (GB) HANDICAP RATING 102
20/1 HR101 T. Power Roche 10.6 (CP) 2L 1 1/2L 3rd to One Big Boum 11.5 CK 8 DEC 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft 20/1 HR102 D. Robinson 10.7 fell in race won by Sonny May 10.10 GOW 9 NOV 24 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 14/1 HR103 C. Owens 10.8 13L last of 5fn, 6rn to Hey Sunshine 12.3 DWNP 11 OCT 24 Ext hcp
Gd/Yld
Placed in five hurdle races from 13 NH starts. Third of 18 behind One Big Boum beaten 3 1/2l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
17 THE DIDDLER (IRE) (58)
O P M Quinlan
T P M Quinlan (R), Kildare
B Tom Radley
Br B f Shantou (USA) - Catwalk Babe J Ricky Doyle F 0-03233- (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH THE DIDDLER HANDICAP RATING 102
7/2 R.A. Doyle 10.13 (TS) 4 1/2L 7L 3rd to Rockymountainbleu 10.11 here 15 NOV 24 7rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 51yds Gd 5/2 R.A. Doyle 11.1 (TS) 1/2L 1L 3rd to Thisistheway 10.11 CK 13 OCT 24 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd 6/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.6 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Cameletta Vega 11.11 GAL 3 AUG 24 19rn Bumper 2m Yld
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Third of 7 behind Rockymountainbleu beaten 12l at 7-2 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) in November last year.
18 CHOSEN DIAMOND (IRE) (287) 9 10 4 (144)
O Edward Cawley
T Edward Cawley, Meath
B Mr J J Myers
Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Clooney Eile J Sean O’Keeffe F u4-f2p5- (CPiece) Star Rating HHH CHOSEN DIAMOND 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 98 14/1 HR98 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.1 (CP) 13L 5th of 16 to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31 MAR 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 4/1 HR103 J.C. Gainford 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Hurricane Cliff 11.5 LIM 10 MAR 24 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 110yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 HR94 S.F O’Keeffe 10.6 (CP) 2 1/2L 2nd to Aodhan May 10.6 NAV 2 MAR 24
4f Hvy
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 13l behind Lucky Lyreen when fifth of 16 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March last year.
Blinkers worn by No 12 CPiece worn by No 16, No 18 H,T worn by No 5. Hood worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 9, No 13, No 15, No 17
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Bright Legend, 9/2 Beggars Rock, 6/1 Sammy Smart (GB), 8/1 Mercury Mission (GB), 10/1 Mic Drop, Colonel Nelson, 12/1 Paradise Lost, The Diddler, 14/1 Slanagaibhgoleir, Ask Anything, 16/1 Union Park (FR), Londonofficecallin, Chosen Diamond, 25/1 Carrig Sam, Cozone (GB), 33/1 Little Mixup, On The Steel, Voice Of Reason 2024 - 1st Idol (FR) 2nd Ardera Ru 3rd Bestaline (FR) (5 min. 31.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Josh Williamson is good value for his 7lb and he can strike here on BRIGHT LEGEND The Denis Hogan-trained gelding ran well at Limerick on his last outing when chasing home Balko D’ange and is only a couple of pounds higher now. He ran well over a mile and a half on his last outing on the Flat, and stepping up in trip over jumps could bring further improvement. Beggars Rock got a 10lb hike for his wide-margin success at Limerick, but still looks an obvious danger The Diddler has been placed in three maiden hurdles and looks on a fair mark for her handicap debut.
WIN: BRIGHT LEGEND
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: BEGGARS ROCK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (98 wins from 694 runners, 14%)
runs SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR and VOICE OF REASON
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 70 runners, 13%)
runs SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR and VOICE OF REASON
Longest Travellers: LITTLE MIXUP & BRIGHT LEGEND trained by D G Hogan, Tipperary, 98 miles.
RACE RESULTS
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 12.25p.m. The Sky Bet Build A Bet Beginners Steeplechase of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Sky Bet) 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 steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 110 or less over hurdles. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 148 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Horses that do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a handicap hurdle rating may enter and run provided their hurdle rating is 110 or less at time of entry. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 12.55p.m. The Sky Bet, For The Fans Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 3) (Registered as the Killiney Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Sky Bet) Winner will receive €21,900 (Penalty Value: €21,535) Second will receive €7,300, Third will receive €3,650, Fourth will receive €1,825, Fifth will receive €1,095, Sixth will receive €730 A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 93 yards. €328.50 to enter, €36.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €21535; Second: €7300; Third: €3650; Fourth: €1825; Fifth: €1095; Sixth: €730 SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 1.25p.m. The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase of €12,000 (0-100) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080) Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-100. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 93 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances(which are not cumulative, up to and including 8th January) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 7th January. Weights raised by 1lb. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 1.55p.m. The Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Amateur National (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase of €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Sky Bet) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440) Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 12st 4lbs). About 2 miles 6 furlongs 148 yards. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs Horses which receive a published weight of 10st 6lbs 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 7th January. Weights raised by 4lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €9440; Second: €3200; Third: €1600; Fourth: €800; Fifth: €480; Sixth: €320
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 2.25p.m. The Sky Bet Club Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle of €37,500 (Grade 2) (Generously sponsored by Sky Bet) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125) Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750. A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 198 yards. €337.50 to enter, €37.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €22125; Second: €7500; Third: €3750; Fourth: €1875; Fifth: €1125; Sixth: €750 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 2.55p.m. The Sky Bet Acca Freeze Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Sky Bet) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080) Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 198 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 3.25p.m. The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Albert Bartlett) (A race in the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series) 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 (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 4 furlongs 124 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. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races Handicaps calculated 7th January. 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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