OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
MONDAY 27TH JANUARY 2025
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
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CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill
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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
MONDAY 27TH 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 J. M. McGrath
Mr C.J. O’Reilly
Mr. J. Byrne
Mr. N. McCaffery
Mr L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Ms P. Hassett
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr P.L. Malone
Mr. D. Cullen
Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr H. Hynes & Mr C.J. Sweeney
Medical Officer: Dr P. Houlihan
Veterinary Officer:
Ms J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms C. Murphy & Mr J. Casey
Security Officer:
Mr. C. Gordon
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Ms V. Hyde (Stableyard)
Mr T. Austin (Racetrack)
DOCTOR
Dr M. Fay
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
No card authentic unless signed.
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 an excellent days racing.
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2025 Punchestown Club Membership, Gift Vouchers and Festival 2025 Tickets and Hospitality are all available to purchase in the main entrance building where any of the team would be delighted to assist you or online at punchestown.com
I look forward to welcoming you back for our Bank Holiday meeting on Monday 3rd February where we host one of our world-famous Cross-Country Chases and the brilliant stable staff within the Industry take centre stage in the 2025 Up The Yard Challenge race.
In the meantime, I wish you a very enjoyable day and sincerely thank you for your support.
Kindest Regards,
Conor O’Neill CEO,
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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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TRANSPORT
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WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND
7/2 T. Joseph Kelly 11.8 34L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Flidais 11.3
Zero Three Champs Syndicate T Jonathan Fogarty, Wexford B The Forge Syndicate Br Gr g Lucky Speed - Queeny
J Mr R Sugrue (7) F f0-
BANNOW BLAZE 150/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.2 37L 13th of 22fn, 23rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR)
33/1 Mr B.T Stone 10.11 fell in race won by Jarrive De Mee (FR) 11.4 THU 21 NOV 24 7rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 189yds Gd
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Kopek Des Bordes when 13th of 23 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
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O Derek Coles & Family
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Mr Patrick Hugh Murphy
Br B g Affinisea - Ryans Robin J Darragh O’Keeffe F p-5 (Hood)
CAPTAIN RYAN MATT
17/2 M.P O’Connor 11.4 (H) 10L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to More Coko (FR) 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 Troy Walsh p.u. in race won by Cocovic BALLINGARRY 26-MAY-24 7r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 11l behind More Coko when fifth of 15 at 17-2 on his hurdling debut at Tramore over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
4 KARBAU (FR) (42)
O Barnane Stud,Partner & Temple Bloodstock
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Thomas Clayeux & M Emmanuel Clayeux
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Unicite (FR)
P. Townend 11.7 3 1/4L 1/2L s/hd 4th to Shuffle The Deck 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld Mme.A.Nicco10.3won81/2L91/2LfromKateCountess(FR)10.2andJennaPrima(FR)9.13MONTLUCONNERIS28APR247rn1m7f110ydsSft3min17.9sec A. Madamet 10.1 hd 2nd to Kimi De Mai (FR) 10.0 LIGNIERES 31 MAR 24 11rn 1m 4f Hvy A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 7f on good to soft ground. Finished 4l behind Shuffle The Deck when fourth of 18 at 5-4jt-fav on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in December last year.
O Cooper & Kearney
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Billy Cooper
Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Ask Granny J Donagh Meyler F 420-6
NELSON COUNTY
125/1 D. Meyler 11.12 32L 6th of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 here 12
50/1 B. Hayes 11.7 40L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to Shuffle The Deck 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24
(PtoP) 4/1 A Murphy 8L 2nd to On The Bayou CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 14-APR-24 8r2f
Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Kappa Jy Pyke when sixth of 21 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. 6
O John N Place
T Ross
J Tom Harney (7) F 0-0
Kildare
300/1 Mr L.P Shanahan 11.5 18th of 19fn, 21rn to Joystick
80/1 T.P. Harney 11.0 36L 11th of 18fn, 19rn to Kel
Br g Berkshire - Chosen Destiny J Eoin Walsh F 5580-
PARTY PRESIDENT
100/1 E. Walsh 11.6 (H) 87L last of 11fn, 14rn to Sommesky 11.6 LIM 29 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld/Sft 200/1 Mr A. Leahy 11.5 41L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Irancy (FR) 11.12 here 15
(PtoP) 4/1 M J Sweeney 13L 5th to Golan Loop STRADBALLY 18-MAY-24 10r6f
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Sommesky when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
O Robcour
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Br B g Pillar Coral (GB) - Mercian Princess J Sam Ewing F 2224- Star Rating HHH PAUL COLLINS
4/11Fav J.W Kennedy 10.13 s/hd 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Party Dress
7/2 J.C. Gainford 10.13 1 1/2L 4L 3rd to Empire Succes (FR)(disq) 10.13 WEX 27
(PtoP) 2/1 B O’Neill 16L 2nd to Fruit De Mer BALLYCRYSTAL 13-APR-24 8r2f Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy
Placed in a hurdle race and two point-to-points from four starts. Finished 6l behind Party Dress when fourth of 8 at 4-11fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good) in November last year.
O Anthony Vaughan & O B P Carroll
T Martin Brassil, Kildare
B Dermot Kelly
Br B g Fast Company - Red Riddle
J Ricky Doyle F 6-1100-7 Star Rating HH
SAFFRONANDBLUE 2 FLAT WINS €15,045.00
200/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 32L 7th of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 198yds Sft
150/1 M.P O’Connor 11.7 (TS) 38L 14th of 22fn, 23rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld 9/2Fav HR66 R.P Whelan 9.2 (TS) 45L 19th of 20 to Master Dunraven 9.8 LEP 20 OCT 24 hcp (50-80)1m 2f Hvy
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Kappa Jy Pyke when seventh of 21 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
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STICWITHTHEPROCESS (GB) (22) 5 11 12 (166)
O John P McManus
T T M Walsh, Kildare
B William Ewart
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Azturk (FR)
J Mark Walsh F 8-5 Star Rating HHHH STICWITHTHEPROCESS (GB)
125/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 19L 5th of 19fn, 21rn to Joystick (FR) 11.12 NAAS 5 JAN mdn hdl 2m Hvy (PtoP) 5/2FF Derek O’Connor 8th to L’ Evangeliste (FR) QUAKERSTOWN 31-MAR-24 10r8f Mdn 3m Sft
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 19l behind Joystick when fifth of 21 at 125-1 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
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SUMMER IS HERE (IRE) (15)
O Geoffrey Ruddock
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Sean Osborne
Br B g Casamento - Spirit of Youth
J Simon Torrens F 0
SUMMER IS HERE
33/1 T. Power Roche 11.5 66L 14th of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 198yds Sft
Half-brother to Hold Your Fort, won four times in chases at 3m 2f and three times in point to point races at 3m. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Kappa Jy Pyke when 14th of 21 on his racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
13 VALLON DU PLESSIS (FR) (15)
O Mrs Bridget Dillon & Seamus Domegan
T Tom Dreaper, Meath
B M Antoine de la Brosse
Br B g Kitkou (FR) - Diva Du Grand Val (FR)
J Keith Donoghue F 0 (TStrap) Star Rating HH VALLON DU PLESSIS (FR)
33/1 B.W Harvey 11.12 (TS) last of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 198yds Sft
Dam won in a chase at 2m 3f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Kappa Jy Pyke when 20th of 21 on his racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
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ZILLOW (GB) (32)
O H O S Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Wertheimer & Frere
Br B g Zoffany - Petunia
J Danny Mullins F 1241-54- (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH ZILLOW (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €24,500.00 22/1 D.E. Mullins 11.7 (TS) 2 3/4L 4L 4L 4th to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 23rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 9/2 P. Townend 11.7 21L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Butch Cassidy 11.7 here 23 NOV 24
hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft S. Pasquier 9.0 (TS) won nk nk from Mirzann 9.0 and Ellerton (GB) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 10 OCT 23 6rn 1m 4f Sft 2min 36.7sec
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 11l behind Kopek Des Bordes when fourth of 23 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
O Syndicates Racing
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Stall Houlgate
Br B f Waldpark (GER) - Aspidistra (GER)
J Rachael Blackmore F Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Adagio, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and on the Flat at 1m 4f including a Grade 1 race. Must be respected on debut for a top yard. 16
O Miss Jane Foley
T Damian Murphy (R), Cork
B Damian Murphy & Artic Tack Stud
Br B f Arcadio (GER) - The Spirit Changer
J Daniel King F 36-0 Star Rating HH
INCHES AWAY
66/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 11th of 13 to Grainne A Chroi 10.8 CLON 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 202yds Sft
100/1 Mr C.J. Shine 11.7 28L 6th of 7 to Churchfield Sunset 11.7 NAV 17 NOV 24 Bumper 2m Yld 33/1 Mr C.J. Shine 11.4 13L 8L 3rd to Glens Lullaby 11.11 WEX 27 OCT 24 7rn Bumper 2m Yld/Sft
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Grainne A Chroi when 11th of 13 on her hurdling debut at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Hood worn by No 1, No 3, No 7, No 8. TStrap worn by No 13, No 14
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Karbau (FR), 5/1 Paul Collins, Zillow (GB), Adaliz (GER), 8/1 Park That, 10/1 Sticwiththeprocess (GB), 12/1 Captain Ryan Matt, 25/1 Arnacoeur (FR), Bannow Blaze, Saffronandblue, 33/1 Nelson County, 66/1 Summer Is Here, Vallon Du Plessis (FR), 100/1 Nettuno Italia, Party President, Inches Away 2024 - 1st Anotherway (FR) 2nd Catena Zapata 3rd Touch Me Not (4 min. 27.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
KARBAU, a wide-margin winner of a French bumper, is entitled to come on from his fourth place on hurdling debut at Naas last month. He holds a couple of possible engagements at the Cheltenham Festival for Willie Mullins. Sticwiththeprocess outran his odds when fifth at Naas and can build upon that. Mullins also saddles Zillow, who was fifth at Punchestown and fourth at Leopardstown. Further progress could be on the cards. Paul Collins was found to be lame when he was a beaten favourite in fourth at Thurles in November so he is not out of it, while Henry de Bromhead’s newcomer Adaliz is one for a market check.
WIN: KARBAU
EACH-WAY: Zillow
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (167 wins from 679 runners, 25%) runs KARBAU and ZILLOW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 51 runners, 27%) runs KARBAU and ZILLOW
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs KARBAU and ZILLOW today.
Longest Traveller: INCHES AWAY trained by D Murphy, Cork, 158 miles.
M A K E GR E A T SA V ING S WH IL ST
M A K I N G GR EA T M E M O R IE S !
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47)
Brendan Rogers T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B E A R L Mell Elevages, E A R
J Keith Donoghue F 421213-
Keith Donoghue 11.4 nk 3rd to Quantock Hills (FR) 11.7
11/4Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.0 won 1/2L 4L from Beyond Your Dreams 10.7 and Wendrock (FR) 11.0 NAV
9/2 HR79 G.F Carroll 9.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Prairie Angel 9.1 ROS 14 OCT 24 9rn
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground. Third of 7 behind dead-heaters Quantock Hills and Teriferma beaten a neck at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year. 2
O Eleanora Kennedy T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Sheikhakan J Tom Harney (7) F 433232-
7/2 Mr L.P Shanahan 10.7 3/4L 2nd to Beyond Your Dreams 10.7 FAIR 14 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld 7/2 T.P. Harney 10.7 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Its Bilbo (FR) 11.0 here 23 NOV 24 21rn mdn hdl 2m 148yds Sft 11/2 T.P. Harney 10.5 3 1/4L 2nd to Prairie Angel 10.11 DRYL 2 NOV 24 7rn hdl 2m 190yds Gd/Yld
Placed in three hurdle races from four NH starts Beaten 3/4l by Beyond Your Dreams when second of 14 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) in December last year. 3 OUT FOR A STROLL (IRE) (32) 4 11 4 (158)
O John P McManus
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
Mrs Noreen McManus
B Br f Churchill - In Her Stride
Yld/Sft 4/1 M.P Walsh 10.7 3/4L 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Its Bilbo (FR) 11.0 here 23 NOV 24 21rn
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Christian Dumoulin
Br B g Chanducoq (FR) - Alijeff (FR)
J Carl Millar (5) F 15237-3 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHH
LAKOTA BLUE (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €5,250.00 HANDICAP RATING 110
16/5 HR111 Sam Ewing 11.2 (CP) 2 1/4L 7L 3rd to Collaborative 11.8 NAV 18 JAN 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft
3/1 HR113 J.C. Gainford 11.0 14L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Out For A Stroll 10.0 LIM 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft
13/8Fav Sam Ewing 11.0 1 1/4L 7L 3rd to Puturhandstogether 11.0 CK 8 DEC 24 20rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 3f on heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Collaborative beaten 9l at 16-5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. 6
BID UP (IRE) (31)
O Poor Farmer Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B John Malone
Br Ch g Ribchester - Elm Grove
J Danny Gilligan F 057757- Star Rating HH
BID UP HANDICAP RATING 104
9/1 HR105 T.P. Harney 10.2 17L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Liberated Light 11.0 LIM 27 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld/Sft
12/1 HR105 T.P. Harney 10.7 11L 5th of 14 to Robbies Rock (GB) 10.11 CK 13 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 40yds Yld
18/1 D.J Gilligan 11.0 15L 7th of 17 to Messerschmitt 11.0 GAL 26 OCT 24 mdn hdl 2m 90yds Yld/Sft
Yet to place in five starts over hurdles. Beaten 18l behind Liberated Light at 9-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding - soft) in December last year.
7 MAXIOS PRIME (IRE) (32)
O Living Life to The Maxios Syndicate
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Leo Cahalane
Br Br f Maxios (GB) - A Pasqualina (FR)
J Simon Torrens F 000f-
MAXIOS PRIME HANDICAP RATING 93
Star Rating HH
40/1 HR93 H.E. Sexton 10.0 fell in race won by St Denis’s Well 11.2 DRYL 26 DEC 24 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 53yds Gd/Yld 200/1 T. Power Roche 10.0 80L last of 18fn, 20rn to Puturhandstogether 11.0 CK 8 DEC 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft 200/1 S.D. Torrens 10.7 55L 10th of 14fn, 21rn to Its Bilbo (FR) 11.0 here 23 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 148yds Sft
Yet to place in four starts Fell at the last when 40-1 at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by St Denis’s Well in December last year on her latest outing. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Blinkers worn by No 5 CPiece worn by No 3.
Long Handicap - Maxios Prime 9-13 (139)
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Total Look (FR), 11/4 Out For A Stroll, 7/2 Slurricane, 4/1 Lakota Blue (FR), 10/1 Space Warrior, 14/1 Bid Up, 33/1 Maxios Prime 2024 - 1st Eagles Reign 2nd Tranquil Sea 3rd Burvea (4 min. 34.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
OUT FOR A STROLL made the breakthrough at Limerick and has a shot at following up in receipt of plenty of weight from Total Look. Joseph O’Brien’s Churchill filly travelled well in the first-time cheekpieces to score at Limerick and the runner-up franked the form on his next start. Total Look has to shoulder top weight after a close third at Cheltenham. The form of his Navan victory is working out well and he is a significant threat. Slurricane is a consistent sort who should be in there pitching for prize money. He was a place ahead of Out For A Stroll when they were third and fourth respectively in Punchestown in November WIN: OUT FOR A STROLL EACH-WAY: Total Look
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 692 runners, 14%) runs LAKOTA BLUE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs LAKOTA BLUE
Longest Traveller: SPACE WARRIOR trained by T Mullins, Kilkenny, 62 miles. OUT FOR A STROLL trained by J P O’Brien, Kilkenny, 62 miles.
THE FEED ROOM
OPEN TODAY FOR GOOD FOOD, DELICIOUS TREATS AND HOT DRINKS with Lily & Wild
SITUATED BESIDE THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE
MOST VENUES HAVE CONTACTLESS PAYMENT FACILITIES
CASHBACK AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE UP UNTIL RACE 5.
LEADING OWNER CUP
Mr JP McManus
Mrs J Donnelly
Gigginstown House Stud Robcour
Sean & Bernardine
Mulr yan
Mrs S Ricci
Barry Co nnell
Please see the cu rrent sta ndings follo wing 17 fi xtures.
There have been 13 8 races, which ha ve seen an incredib le 110 individu al owners claim victory here in Pun chestown.
With only fo ur fixtures remaining , the race to etch th e first na me into the histo ry of the KHR(Kilda re Hu nt Races) 200 Lead ing Ow ner Cup is really heating up.
KHR 200 Lead ing Own er Cup laun ched to celebrat e the winning most owner at Punchesto wn, the home of Irish jum p ra cing. The KHR 200 spans fro m the op ening day of the Fes tival to the final fixture befor e the fo llowin g Festival.
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field))
Anne Coffey & Susan Spence T Paul Nolan, Wexford B Brendan Murphy Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Murphys Filly J Sean Flanagan F 4u21- Star
HHHH CLODY DIAMOND (PtoP) 2/1FF R James won 9L 6L from Jenny France and Delta Blues Belle UMMA HOUSE 20-OCT-24
Gd/Yld (PtoP) 1/1FF R James 2.1/4L 2nd to Auntie Lacey TOOMEBRIDGE 05-OCT-24 5r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 9/2 J J Walsh u.r in race won by Smile Back TAYLORSTOWN 18-MAY-24 11r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd A winner at 2-1fav in a point-to-point race at Umma House over 3m on her latest outing in October last year, beating Jenny France by 9l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert James.
David L’Estrange
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Houston du Berlais (FR) J Keith Donoghue F 4-
DEE’S LADY (GB) 16/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.5 9L 1L 15L 4th to Future Prospect 11.5 FAIR 14 DEC 24 10rn Bumper 2m 110yds Yld Dam won in a chase at 2m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 2f. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Future Prospect when fourth of 10 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
O Qatar Racing Limited
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Meon Valley Stud
Br B f Postponed - Familliarity (GB)
J Sam Ewing F 111417- Star Rating HHHH
FAMILIAR DREAMS (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,785.00 4 N.H. WINS €57,525.00 C
Tyler Gaffalione 8.7 14L last of 7 to Limited Liability (USA) 8.10 KENTUCKY DOWNS 11 SEP
5/4Fav Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.9 won 2 1/2L 6 1/2L from Winter Fog 10.7 and Happy Jacky 10.7 TRAM 15 AUG 24
6/5Fav D.P McDonogh 10.2 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Sixandahalf 10.2 CK 21
She has won four NH flat races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a NH flat race here over 2m 1f (yielding) on her latest NH outing in May last year, beating Mozzies Sister by 1/2l.
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HUSCARI (IRE) (31)
6 11 7 (161) O Matthew T Smith & George Donald T E McNamara, Limerick B Greatest Place Syndicate Br Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - Greatest Place
J Conor McNamara F 353-90b- Star Rating H HUSCARI 1 FLAT WIN €4,822.30
300/1 C.P McNamara 11.7 br.d in race won by Uhavemeinstitches 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 24 17rn
250/1 C.P McNamara 11.7 60L 15th of 21 to Cast A Spell 11.2 NAV 17 NOV
2m 4f Yld/Sft
2m Yld 66/1 C.M Hogan 11.0 56L 9th of 14 to Blue Mosque 11.6 CK 3 NOV 24
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Brought down when 300-1 at Limerick over 2m 4f
Closutton Racing Club
P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 11L 3/4L from Harrys Annie 11.4 and The Lord Maid 11.4 here 15 JAN 24 12rn Bumper 2m 37yds Sft Won on her debut in a NH flat race when 1-2fav here over 2m (soft) in January last year, beating Harrys Annie by 11l.
O D & J Costello Partnership
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Ms Janet Costello
Br B f Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glin Storm
J Danny Gilligan F 0-
Rating HHH MISS INCOGNITO
7/1 Miss H.M. Smullen 11.4 last of 10fn, 11rn to Twentyfourcarrot (GB) 11.4 LIM 19 NOV 24 Bumper
O Fastey For Fun Syndicate T David M O’Brien, Kilkenny B Noeleen Moloney Br Ch f Berkshire - Clear Riposte J Ryan Treacy F 69-
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Sortudo when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tramore over 2m (soft - heavy) in November last year.
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MOUNT SHENSHAN (IRE) (12)
O Mrs Helen Mullins
T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny
B Celine Mullins
Br B f Shantou (USA) - Knockbounce View
J Danny Mullins F 37664-8
MOUNT SHENSHAN HANDICAP RATING 97
Star Rating HHH
20/1 HR99 D.E. Mullins 11.13 (H) 41L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Bossofthebus 10.11 CLON 15 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 219yds Sft 11/2 S.W Flanagan 10.13 3 1/4L 8L hd 4th to Lucky Viv 10.8 BAL 26 AUG 24 13rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 90yds Sft 14/1 J.B. Foley 11.7 (H) 22L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Aurora Vega 11.7 CK 5 AUG 24 mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld
Placed in a NH flat race from ten starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Bossofthebus when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
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NATIVE GLORY (IRE) (30) 5
O Winning Ways Demeter Syndicate
T C A Murphy, Wexford
B John Noonan
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Native Beauty
J Ross Berry (7) F 9- Star Rating HH
NATIVE GLORY
200/1 L.A. McKenna 10.9 46L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Kaid D’authie (FR) 11.7 LEP 28 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld
Full sister to Theatre Native, won over hurdles at 2m. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Kaid D’authie when 9th of 12 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
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PATTY O’FARRELL (IRE) (26)
O M J Halligan
T Peter Maher, Kildare
B Michael Bates
Br B f Policy Maker - Majestic Benbulben
J Sean O’Keeffe F p-0 (Hood) Star Rating H
PATTY O’FARRELL
100/1 S.F O’Keeffe 11.5 (H) 45L last of 11fn, 12rn to Sounds Victorius 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 B T Stone p.u. in race won by Slieve Annilog BORRIS HOUSE 01-DEC-24 11r6f Mdn 3m Gd
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Sounds Victorius when 11th of 12 on her hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
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PAUL’S DREAM (IRE) (45)
O Shoot A Hoop Syndicate
T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny
B Ger Whyte
Br B f Mahler (GB) - Clarach
J David Cullinane (5) F 8-
PAUL’S DREAM
Star Rating H
100/1 D.N. Cullinane 11.0 33L 8th of 18 to Relieved Of Duties 11.12 CK 13 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 40yds Yld
Dam won four times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and on the flat at 1m 6f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Relieved Of Duties when eighth of 18 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
Hood worn by No 12
Probable Starting Prices - 4/6 Maughreen, 6/4 Familiar Dreams (GB), 7/1 Clody Diamond, 14/1 Mount Shenshan, 20/1 Miss Incognito, 33/1 Dee’s Lady (GB), 50/1 Mollys Dolly, 66/1 Bossing It, Native Glory, Paul’s Dream, 100/1 Artic Dais, 150/1 Patty O’farrell, 250/1 Huscari 2024 - 1st Bioluminescence 2nd Tareze 3rd Paggane (GB) (5 min. 42.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
This contest features a very interesting clash between Familiar Dreams and MAUGHREEN. Familiar Dreams cut a swathe through bumpers when handled by Anthony McCann and her winning spree culminated in a Grade 3 success at the Punchestown Festival. She makes her hurdling debut for Gordon Elliott and is a very talented mare. Slight preference is for Maughreen, who represents Willie Mullins. She was impressive on bumper debut at this track just over a year ago when powering 11 lengths clear of her rivals. She met with a minor setback last season, but was the subject of a favourable report in a stable tour Clody Diamond’s point-to-point victory is working out nicely ahead of her track debut. WIN: MAUGHREEN EACH-WAY: Cloudy Diamond
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (167 wins from 679 runners, 25%) runs MAUGHREEN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 51 runners, 27%) runs MAUGHREEN
Longest Traveller: HUSCARI trained by E Mcnamara, Limerick, 108 miles.
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME
HANDICAPS EXPLAINED
After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.
For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.
The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!
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of €12,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47)
Two Miles and Three Furlongs 56 Yards
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €7080; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240
O Mrs A M Daly
T M F Morris, Tipperary
B Mrs A M Daly
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Gorgeousreach J Darragh O’Keeffe F 9-3324- Star Rating HHHH BOSSOFTHEBROWNIES HANDICAP RATING 122 14/1 HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 s/hd 2L 1 3/4L 4th to The Enabler 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 24 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld 4/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 5 1/2L 2nd to Dream On Baby 10.3 THU 29 NOV 24 8rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 195yds Gd 4/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 2 3/4L 1L 3rd to Lucky Lyreen 11.12 here 5 FEB 24 9rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy
Placed in three hurdle races from five starts. Finished 4l behind The Enabler when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in December last year.
O Gary Rushe T P E Collins (R), Down B Tally-Ho Stud Br B Br g Vadamos (FR) - Treacle Noir
J Patrick M O’Brien (7) F 5-251-3 Star Rating HHH
CHAMPAGNE KID 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00
11/2 P.M. O’Brien 11.5 2 3/4L 14L 3rd to Sounds Victorius 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 5/1 Mr R. James 11.7 won 4 1/2L 10L from Artic Lane 12.0 and Faceman 11.9 LIST 25 SEP 24 12rn Bumper 2m 4f Sft 4/1 Mr T. Hamilton 12.0 6 3/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Fad Eadrainn 11.9 CLON 16 MAY 24 Bumper 2m 49yds Yld
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 12 behind Sounds Victorius beaten 17l at 11-2 on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
3 MY BOY CHRISTY (IRE) (42) 5 11 12 (166)
O R Kenneally & J P Lambe
T Liam G O’Brien (R), Kilkenny
B Oldcourt Stud
Br B g Walk In The Park - Alderimli
J Conor McNamara F 0- Star Rating H
MY BOY CHRISTY
100/1 C.P McNamara 11.7 74L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Shuffle The Deck 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld
Half-brother to The Wallpark, won six times over hurdles between 2m and 3m and in NH flat race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Shuffle The Deck when 16th of 18 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in December last year.
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PORT JOULAIN (FR) (29) 6 11 12 (166)
O Mrs S Ricci
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Sebastien Chemin
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Apple’s Noa (FR)
J Paul Townend F 1-10p3- Star Rating HHHHH PORT JOULAIN (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 14/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 s/hd 2L 3rd to The Enabler 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 24 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld 1/1Fav P. Townend 11.12 p.u. in race won by You Oughta Know 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 122yds Gd/Yld 5/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 last of 10 to Wingmen 11.9 here 2 MAY 24 Bumper 2m 94yds Yld Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on heavy ground. Third of 10 behind The Enabler beaten 2 1/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in December last year.
O Robcour
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mme Sergine Humeau, M Alain Humeau, M Alexandre Humeau & M Xavier Humeau
Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Josephjuliusjodie
J Danny Gilligan F 1126- Star Rating HHHH
SERMANDZARAK (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €65,195.00 C
6/4Fav D.J Gilligan 11.7 30L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Kaid D’authie (FR) 11.7 LEP 28 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld
2/1Fav J.W Kennedy 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Butch Cassidy 11.7 here 23 NOV 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft
10/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.5 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Yeshil 11.3 and Act Of Innocence 11.10 here 30 APR 24 25rn Bumper 2m 149yds Yld
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m 1f on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-4fav behind Kaid D’authie when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
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SONNY FELLA (GB) (73) 7 11 12 (166)
O W M Roper
T W M Roper, Kildare B Aunty Ifl
Br B g Battle of Marengo - Mother’s Hope
J Jody McGarvey F 0-50-85p- (CPiece) Star Rating HH
SONNY FELLA (GB) HANDICAP RATING 85
33/1 HR88 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 (CP) p.u. in race won by Robindevidastar 10.4 here 15 NOV 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 51yds Gd
66/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (CP) 32L 5th of 8 to Mister Pink 11.12 here 15 OCT 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd 66/1 H.E. Sexton 11.5 (CP) 58L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 33-1 here over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Robindevidastar in November last year on his latest outing.
CPiece worn by No 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Sermandzarak (FR), 2/1 Port Joulain (FR), 5/2 Bossofthebrownies, 8/1 Champagne Kid, 33/1 Sonny Fella (GB), 100/1 My Boy Christy 2024 - 1st Billericay Dickie 2nd Find A Fortune 3rd Beau Walking (5 min. 46.9 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
PORT JOULAIN won a point-to-point and a Gowran bumper on testing ground and, having suffered an overreach when disappointing here on his hurdle debut, advertised his claims when third to The Enabler in a 2m4f Leopardstown maiden. The selection had Bossofthebrownies about two lengths behind in fourth on that occasion and may now have most to fear from Sermandzarak. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding won the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Festival here last April and made a pleasing start over hurdles when narrowly denied by Butch Cassidy over C&D. He was found to be coughing when disappointing subsequently at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting.
WIN: PORT JOULAIN
EACH-WAY: Bossofthebrownies
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (167 wins from 679 runners, 25%) runs PORT JOULAIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 51 runners, 27%) runs PORT JOULAIN
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The stable runs PORT JOULAIN today. Longest Traveller: BOSSOFTHEBROWNIES trained by M F Morris, Tipperary, 98 miles.
C.D.
9.10 (H) 1/2L
3rd to Fairy Wings 8.7 GOW 21 OCT 24 13rn Ext hcp
Sft 9/1 HR116 D. King 10.2 (H) won 2 1/4L 1 3/4L from Lord Erskine 10.13 and Helvic Dream 10.10 LIST 27 SEP
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Washington when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over
December last year.
O John P McManus T C A Murphy, Wexford B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - There Is No Point
J Simon Torrens F 11-
GORAIBHMAITHAGAT 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 16/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 won 2L 6L from Autoportrait (FR) 11.2 and Grimaud (FR) 11.7 NAV 7 DEC 24 16rn
hdl 2m Yld (PtoP) 1/1FF Derek O’Connor won 1L 6L from Starzand and Attaho (FR) KNOCKANARD 18-FEB-24 4r
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m on good - yielding ground. A winner at 16-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in
Autoportrait by 2l.
O John P McManus
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sway (FR)
J Mark Walsh F 2-21p- (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH MYWAYOFTHINKIN 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00
6/5Fav Mr D. O’Connor 12.0
O Anthony N Durkan & B M Durkan
T Miss Tara Lee Cogan, Kildare
B E Phelan
Br B g Doyen - Petuna
J Paddy Hanlon (7) F u-4146f- Star Rating HHH TOPGUN SIMMY 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 C HANDICAP RATING 121
7/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 fell in race won by Yeats Star 11.12 LIST 26 SEP 24 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f Sft
100/30 P. Hanlon 11.5 14L 6th of 8 to Nt Field Minnesota 11.5 KILL 22 AUG 24 beg.ch 2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR121 P. Hanlon 11.3 6L 3 1/4L 2L 4th to Flicker Of Hope (FR) 10.10 GAL 4 AUG 24 16rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 60yds Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on yielding ground. Fell 4 out when 7-1 at Listowel over 2m 6f (soft) in a chase won by Yeats Star in September last year on his latest outing. 6
THE GREAT NUDIE (IRE) (48)
O Leo McArdle
T Colin Bowe, Wexford B The Beeches Stud Ltd Br B Br f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Blue Gale
5 11 5 (159)
J Sean Flanagan F 13415- Star Rating HH THE GREAT NUDIE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 116
22/1 S.W Flanagan 10.11 9 1/4L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Hey Sunshine 10.11 here 10 DEC 24 nov.hdl Listed 2m 3f 15yds Gd/Yld 8/1 S.W Flanagan 10.12 won 3/4L 15L from Sainte Tartare (FR) 10.13 and Slotty Dotty 10.13 TRAM 26 NOV 24 13rn
5/2 Mr B. Finn 10.12 2 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Korinthia 11.5 WEX 7 AUG 24 13rn Bumper 2m Gd
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on soft - heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Hey Sunshine when fifth of 10 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good - yielding) in December last year. 7
BAYRANN (IRE) (37)
O Mrs Claire Doyle
T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary
B Mrs Claire Doyle
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Scenic Bay
J Mr D Doyle (7) F 554531- Star
BAYRANN 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 115
3/1 HR106 Mr D. Doyle 11.5 won 3 1/2L 2 1/2L from Zoomtime 10.12 and Magic Day 11.5 THU 21 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m 15yds Gd 28/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.5 11L hd 3rd to You Oughta Know 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 122yds Gd/Yld 12/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.11 6 1/4L 5th of 10 to Artic Lane 10.13 THU 29 NOV 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 189yds Gd
A winner at 3-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Zoomtime by 3 1/2l.
Hood worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Goraibhmaithagat, 3/1 Bayrann, 5/1 Mywayofthinkin, 6/1 Topgun Simmy, 13/2 Frankendael (GB), 8/1 Fenway Park, 10/1 The Great Nudie 2024 - 1st Built By Ballymore 2nd Silver King 3rd Dollar Nolimit (FR) (5 min. 38.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The Gavin Cromwell-trained MYWAYOFTHINKIN and Fenway Park both need to bounce back after disappointing last time and preference is for the former The well-bred son of Flemensfirth showed promise in bumpers before winning a 2m maiden when switched to hurdles here last spring and was found to be lame after pulling up on his reappearance in a Grade 3 at Navan. Fenway Park also won a maiden hurdle here last May but was let down by his jumping last month at Leopardstown. Bayrann gained reward for his consistency when taking a 2m Thurles maiden just before Christmas, while Goraibhmaithagat also won a Navan maiden over 2m and has plenty of scope for improvement. WIN: MYWAYOFTHINKIN
EACH-WAY: Fenway Park
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (38 wins from 284 runners, 13%) runs FENWAY PARK and MYWAYOFTHINKIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs FENWAY PARK and MYWAYOFTHINKIN
Longest Traveller: FRANKENDAEL trained by E Mcnamara, Limerick, 108 miles.
DID YOU KNOW
Punchestown is the only racecourse in Ireland that hosts cross-country racing over 35 obstacles styled on natural countryside fences, banks and hedges.
ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED
You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?
C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses ’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today.
D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit.
CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.
C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course
BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.
So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.
DATES FOR DIARY 2025 FIXTURES
MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
BANK HOLIDAY RACING WITH LADBROKES
SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY
QUINNBET GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL DAY
WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
BETVICTOR QUEVEGA HURDLE DAY
TUESDAY29THAPRIL–SATURDAY3RDMAY 2025 PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 7TH & SUNDAY 8TH JUNE
SUMMER IN TOWN
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 47)
FIRST €5900; SECOND: €2000; THIRD: €1000; FOURTH: €500; FIFTH: €300; SIXTH: €200
O Paul McKeon
T C A Murphy, Wexford
B Paschal Keenan
Br B g Court Cave - Who’s Mary J Liam McKenna (5) F 06700-
Two Miles and Three Furlongs 56 Yards
USETA LOVER HANDICAP RATING 100 40/1 HR101 S. Fitzgerald 11.0 16L 12th of 21fn, 23rn to Giant Haystacks 10.10 LEP 28 DEC 24 hcp hdl
3f 180yds Yld 14/1 HR102 Mr J.P O’Rourke 12.2 19L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Portarlington 11.4 FAIR 12 NOV 24 hcp hdl
4f 55yds Gd 16/1 R.A. Berry 10.11 36L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Big Chou 11.4 FAIR 7 OCT 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 16l behind Giant Haystacks at 40-1 when 12th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
MARNER
O Just An Excuse Syndicate
T Charles O’Brien, Kildare B Mr William McAlpin
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Dorset Cream (GB)
J Gearoid Brouder (5) F 6749-64 Star Rating HHHH
SILAS MARNER HANDICAP RATING 99
11/1 HR99 G.P Brouder 11.9 5 1/2L s/hd 1 3/4L 4th to Duffys Hodey 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft 150/1 HR99 G.P. Brouder 11.7 23L 6th of 19fn, 21rn to Joystick (FR) 11.12 NAAS 5 JAN mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 HR99 G. Brouder 11.7 (TS) 34L 9th of 16fn, 19rn to James’s Gate 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 15yds Gd/Yld
Placed in two NH flat races from 14 NH starts. Finished 8l behind Duffys Hodey when fourth of 15 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
3 AINE’S LAD (IRE) (6) 6 11 10 (164)
O Thomas Roddy
T Matthew J Smith, Meath
B Mr C McDonnell
Br Br g Kalanisi - Hidden Horizons J James Smith (5) F 4080-79 (H,T)
AINE’S LAD HANDICAP RATING 96
12/1 HR98 J. Smith 11.8 (H) (TS) 25L 9th of 12fn, 16rn to Prince Quattro 10.10 DRYL 21 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 33yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR100 J. Smith 11.0 (H) (TS) 44L 7th of 9fn, 17rn to Doctor Churchill 11.2 NAAS 5 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Hvy 33/1 HR103 D.J Gilligan 10.6 (H) (TS) 38L 17th of 19 to Shraheen 10.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from ten starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Prince Quattro when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good
O Owen Daley
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B P Cashman
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Jessber’s Dream
J Keith Donoghue F 238605- Star Rating HHHHH
BRIDIE’S BEAU HANDICAP RATING 95
11/1 HR95 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 16L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Apologise 10.12 LIM 27 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld/Sft 100/1 A. Balfe 11.5 34L 20th of 22fn, 25rn to Ballygunner Castle 11.12 FAIR 30 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld 18/1 S.W Flanagan 11.12 44L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to But What 11.7 GOW 9 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld
Placed in two NH flat races from six starts. Finished 17l behind Apologise when fifth of 18 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding - soft) in December last year.
6 JOHN THE DIVA (FR) (10) 8
O Paul J Cahill
T M A Cahill (R), Tipperary B FTP Equine Holdings Limited Br B g Rajsaman (FR) - Souvigny (FR) J Niall Moore (7) F 84183-u Star Rating HHH
9/2 Niall Moore 11.5 u.r in race won by Jay Pee M 11.7 CK 17 JAN 15rn beg.ch 2m 4f Yld/Sft
22/1 Niall Moore 11.5 3/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Jouster (FR) 11.12 TRAM 26 NOV 24 13rn beg.ch 2m 5f 100yds Sft 13/2 HR97 C.M. Quirke 10.4 33L 8th of 18fn, 20rn to Clonbury Bridge
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on heavy ground. Unseated rider when 9-2 at Cork
4f (yieldingsoft) in a chase won by Jay Pee M earlier this month on his latest outing.
O Leave Him Alone Syndicate T Michael Winters (R),
9/1 HR96 L.A. McKenna 11.4 25L 13th of 15 to Kp’s Ladyofknock 10.0 CLON 3 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 91yds Yld 25/1 HR97 Mr L. Burke-Ott 11.6 11L 7th of 12 to Straight
Gd/Yld 8/1 HR95 L.A. McKenna 11.9 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Greenway Machine 9.13 TRAM 1 JUN 24 16rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 180yds Yld
She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Kp’s Ladyofknock when 13th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
James Andrew Fahey, Laois
Thomas Mulhern
B g Soldier of Fortune - Watercolours J Kevin Sexton
p0797- (TStrap)
MIGHTY SOLDIER HANDICAP RATING 88
22/1 HR88 T.E. O’Connor 11.9 (TS) 14L 7th of 17fn, 18rn to Falcon Park 11.1
Sft 250/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (TS) 68L last of 9fn, 12rn to The Big Westerner 11.5 here 24 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 5f 163yds Sft 66/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.4 (TS) 89L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Newtown Rambler
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 14l behind Falcon Park at 22-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in December last year.
O Noel Rice
T Thomas P O’Connor (R), Kerry
B Mr David Gillane Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Shaunas Dream
J Ben Kennedy (7) F f660-7
NIOSFEARABOLT HANDICAP RATING 87
200/1 HR87 B.P Kennedy 11.5 55L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to The Story So Far 11.12
200/1 T. Joseph Kelly 11.8 (H) last of 12fn, 14rn to Cottesloe Sunshine 11.3
100/1 B.P Kennedy 11.5 (H) 55L 6th of 8 to Lieutenant Mayne 11.12 NAAS 10
Unplaced in all five starts Well beaten at 200-1 behind The Story So Far when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
O Hannah McCrory
Noel C Kelly, Derry B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Br Ch f Dawn Approach - Bishara (USA) J Mr M E McCrory (7) F 09-0026- (TStrap)
GHUMAMA 2 FLAT WINS €12,390.00
50/1 HR86 Mr M.E. McCrory 11.7 (TS) 8L 6th of 16fn, 19rn to Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24
80/1 HR85 Mr M.E. McCrory 11.4 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Kalsman 11.7 DWNP 15 JUN 24 15rn hcp hdl
80/1 HR88 Mr M.E. McCrory 10.7 (TS) 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Quite Incredible 11.5 DWNP 10 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 180yds Gd
Placed in a hurdle race from nine NH starts. Finished 8l behind Royal Time when sixth of 19 at 50-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) in December last year.
DOLLY WATKINS (IRE) (22)
O Mrs S Lenehan
T Aidan Anthony Howard, Kildare
B Mrs Sue Lenehan
Br B Br f Lucky Speed - Forest Minx
J Simon Torrens F 590/-8 Star Rating HH
DOLLY WATKINS HANDICAP RATING 85
33/1 HR86 P.K. Donovan 10.2 45L 8th of 9fn, 17rn to Doctor Churchill 11.2 NAAS 5 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Hvy 200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 65L 14th of 18fn, 22rn to It’s For Me (FR) 11.12 here 16 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 50/1 S.D. Torrens 11.1 21L 9th of 16 to Lake Winnipesaukee 11.12 ROS 8 AUG 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 185yds Yld
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Doctor Churchill when eighth of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
O Martin Durack
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Miss Christina Burke
Br B g Jukebox Jury - Das Rheingold J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 700- (CPiece) Star Rating HH HITTHEHAYSON HANDICAP RATING 85
125/1 J.P O’Sullivan 11.12 69L 15th of 18 to Relieved Of Duties 11.12 CK 13 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 40yds Yld
250/1 T. Power Roche 11.5 17th of 18fn, 20rn to Sky Lord (GB) 11.12 CK 8 DEC 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft 33/1 D. King 11.12 40L last of 7 to Therellbguddaysyet 11.12 THU 28
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Relieved Of Duties when 15th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding)
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GOOD TIME BELLE (IRE) (94)
O Edward Cawley
T Edward Cawley, Meath
B Edward Cawley
Br Br f Masterofthehorse - Belle Noverre
J Kieren Buckley F 00-0700- (CPiece) Star Rating HH
GOOD TIME BELLE HANDICAP RATING 84
40/1 HR87 K.E Buckley 10.13 47L last of 12 to Bowgate Street 10.10 SLGO 25 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 176yds Yld
100/1 HR88 K.E Buckley 11.0 40L 18th of 21fn, 24rn to Clear The Clouds 11.6 NAAS 4 APR 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f 180yds Sft/Hvy
250/1 K.E Buckley 11.7 29L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Instant Tendance (FR) 11.7 NAV 2 MAR 24 mdn hdl 2m Hvy
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Bowgate Street when last of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 2f (yielding) in October last year. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
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BRIDIE
O Michael A Walsh & John J Carroll T Robert Tyner, Cork
B Mr Kevin Doyle Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Shuil A Steffi
J Phillip Enright F 806u/- Star Rating HH
BRIDIE WHITTLE HANDICAP RATING 83
25/1 HR88 P.T. Enright 11.0 u.r in race won by Kalanisi Dubh 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 43yds Hvy
150/1 P.T. Enright 11.1 33L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Any Road 11.9 CLON 9 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 80yds Hvy 150/1 P.T. Enright 11.1 52L 13th of 14 to Black Bamboo 11.10 CK 15 OCT 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft
Yet to place in four starts. Unseated rider when 25-1 at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Kalanisi Dubh in December ‘23 on her latest outing.
O Michael J McDonagh
T Michael J McDonagh, Clare
B MME Anelly Le Toux
Br B g Morandi (FR) - Olerone (FR)
J Sean O’Keeffe F 60-0p-5 (Hood) Star Rating
EL PHENOMENO (FR) HANDICAP RATING 83
33/1 HR85 S.F O’Keeffe 10.1 16L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Wardens Whisper 10.2 CK 17 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR87 S.F O’Keeffe 11.6 p.u. in race won by Crowsatedappletart 11.7 LIM 19 OCT 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Gd 250/1 C.M. Quirke 10.13 35L 14th of 17fn, 19rn to Nas Na Riogh 11.4 TIPP 23 APR 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 16l behind Wardens Whisper when fifth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. He is wearing a hood for the first time. 18
O Joseph Brendan Quinn
T Shane Nolan, Kildare
B Mr Noel Collins
Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Young Linzi J Donagh Meyler F 87342u- (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH
KLASSMAN HANDICAP RATING 82
3/1Fav HR82 P.M. O’Brien 11.5 (CP) (TS) u.r in race won by Falcon Park 11.1 here 31 DEC 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 124yds Sft 15/2 HR80 D. Meyler 10.6 (CP) (TS) 2L 2nd to Down Around 11.4 THU 29 NOV 24 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 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 51yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 12 starts. Unseated rider when 3-1fav here over 2m (soft) in a
O Mrs Helen Mullins
T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny
B Mrs H Mullins
Br B f Walk In The Park - C’Est La Mode
J Danny Mullins F 1640p-p (TStrap)
C’EST RIEN 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 79
7/1
Star Rating HHH
HR81 D.E. Mullins 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Rochestown 11.5 TRAM 1 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 120yds Hvy 10/1 HR86 D.E. Mullins 11.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Portarlington 12.0 TRAM 26 NOV 24 13rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 100yds Sft 8/1 HR87 D.E. Mullins 11.2 (TS) 35L 11th of 13fn, 15rn to Irish Impulse 10.13 CLON 7 NOV 24 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 171yds Gd A winner of a chase at 2m 7f on good ground. Pulled up 5 out when 7-1 at Tramore over 2m 5f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Rochestown earlier this month on her latest outing.
O M F O’Dowd T M F O’Dowd (R), Wexford B Desmond Devereux Br Ch f Ocovango (GB) - Close The Bar J Michael O’Sullivan F 0350-p5 Star Rating HHH REALTIN LONRACH HANDICAP RATING 79 25/1 HR80 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.1 12L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Birmingham Alabama 11.12 here 13 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 122yds Sft 18/1 HR82 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.1 p.u. in race won by Rochestown 11.5 TRAM 1 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 120yds Hvy 10/1 HR83 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 45L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Delias Pet 11.0 GOW 9 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 180yds Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from ten starts. Finished 12l behind Birmingham Alabama when fifth of 10 at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No. 19. CPiece worn by No. 13, No. 15. H,T worn by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 17. TStrap worn by No 8, No 9, No 11, No 18, No 20
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Klassman, 11/2 Silas Marner, 10/1 Bridie’s Beau, 12/1 Useta Lover, John The Diva (FR), C’est Rien, 14/1 Aine’s Lad, Ghumama, El Phenomeno (FR), Kadys Dirha, Realtin Lonrach, 16/1 Driveonwill, Pana To Milan, Mywayorthehighway, Hitthehayson, 20/1 Bridie Whittle, 25/1 Mighty Soldier, Niosfearabolt, Dolly Watkins, 50/1 Fanoir, Good Time Belle
2024 - 1st Silent Flight 2nd Moonlight Getaway 3rd Balum (5 min. 49.6 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
BRIDIE’S BEAU was placed on both bumper starts for Paul Nicholls and kept on into fifth on his first handicap outing at Limerick last month. That 2m event has thrown up a couple of subsequent winners and the selection is bred to appreciate this longer trip Silas Marner has yet to score in 16 career starts but did give some encouragement when fourth to Duffys Hodey in a similar 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap earlier this month, while Klassman was placed a number of times in November before going off favourite when unseating rider three out here on New Year’s Eve. Mighty Soldier, Mywayorthehighway and Dolly Watkins are others to consider WIN: BRIDIE’S BEAU EACH-WAY:
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (38 wins from 284 runners, 13%) runs BRIDIE’S BEAU
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs BRIDIE’S BEAU
Longest Traveller: KADYS DIRHA & NIOSFEARABOLT trained by T P O’Connor, Kerry, 173 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
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
HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
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J Aidan Kelly (5) F 11000-7
33/1 HR102 A.P Kelly 11.4 29L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Birmingham Alabama 11.12 here 13 JAN Ext
66/1 A.P Kelly 10.13 50L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Sunchart (GB) 11.7 WEX 9 AUG 24 mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd/Yld
28/1 A.P Kelly 11.7 47L 14th of 15 to Now So Jake 11.12 CK 5 JUL 24 mdn hdl 3m Gd
Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Birmingham Alabama when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
2 PERSON OF INTEREST (IRE) (44) 5 12
O Anthony N Durkan & B M Durkan
T Miss Tara Lee Cogan, Kildare
B Ger and Eileen Ryan
Br B g Walk In The Park - Kalico Kalista
J Paddy Hanlon (7) F 22056- Star
PERSON OF INTEREST HANDICAP RATING 100
6/1 HR102 P. Hanlon 11.7 11L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Jouster (FR) 11.9 FAIR 14 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld 11/1 P. Hanlon 11.8 27L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Cottesloe Sunshine 11.3 LIM 19 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld 33/1 P. Hanlon 10.3 24L 10th of 12 to Donnie Devito 10.11 GAL 1 AUG 24 nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Gd
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from five starts. Finished 12l behind Jouster when sixth of 13 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
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PHOENIX COWBOY (USA) (30) 8 12 0 (168)
O Paul M Mullins
T Michael Winters (R), Cork
B SF Bloodstock LLC & Matthew Sandblom
Br B g Gleneagles - Unbelievable
J Mr A Burke-Ott (7) F 963006- Star Rating HH PHOENIX COWBOY (USA) 3 FLAT WINS €26,845.00 HANDICAP RATING 100 66/1 HR100 Kevin A Murphy 11.5 14L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to McLaurey 11.4 LIM 28 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 28/1 HR102 Niall Moore 11.5 24L 11th of 14 to Robbies Rock (GB) 10.11 CK 13 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 40yds Yld 7/1 HR102 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 36L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Down Around 11.4 THU 29 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 48yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 14 NH starts. Finished 14l behind Mclaurey when sixth of 17 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding - soft) in December last year.
O TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B Edmond Kent
Br B f Mahler (GB) - Rare Benefit J John Shinnick (5) F 018954- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH
STELLAR SYMPHONY 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING 96
20/1 HR96 J.P Shinnick 11.3 (TS) 1L 3L 2 3/4L 4th to Knockbrack Rambler 10.13 LIM 29 DEC 24 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f Yld/Sft 16/1 HR96 J.P Shinnick 11.0 (TS) 2 1/2L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Juniper Hill 11.2 TIPP 22 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-109)3m 163yds Yld/Sft
10/1 HR97 Mr D. Allen 11.13 (TS) 14L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Portarlington 11.4 FAIR 12 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 55yds Gd
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Knockbrack Rambler when fourth of 18 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
O Mrs F Hand T F G Hand (R), Meath
B Mr Jamie O’Brien
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Calimesa
J Patrick M O’Brien (7) F 84862-2 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH
COMEONARCHIE HANDICAP RATING 95
3/1Fav HR94 P.M. O’Brien 10.8 (TS) 7L 2nd to Slotty Dotty 11.12 here 13 JAN 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Sft 12/1 HR92 D.J Gilligan 11.4 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Sammy Smart (GB) 11.13 here 10 DEC 24 17rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 182yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR92 P.M. O’Brien 10.12 (TS) 12L 6th of 13fn, 18rn to Robindevidastar 10.4 here 15 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 51yds Gd
Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. Beaten 7l by Slotty Dotty when second of 13 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
O Frank Reynolds
T James Andrew Fahey, Laois B Frank Reynolds
Br B f Westerner (GB) - Rossadare J Philip Donovan (5) F 543045- (TStrap) Star
WESTERNERSUNRISE HANDICAP RATING 95
18/1 HR95 P. Byrnes 11.7 (TS) 18L 5th of 15fn, 18rn to Beggars Rock 11.7 LIM 28 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Yld/Sft 28/1 S.W Flanagan 10.11 5 1/2L 1 1/2L 9L 4th to Dream On Baby 10.3 THU 29 NOV 24 8rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 195yds Gd 50/1 Sam Ewing 10.11 (TS) 67L 12th of 17fn, 20rn to Taponthego 11.4 TIPP 22 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Yld/Sft
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Finished 19l behind Beggars Rock when fifth of 18 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
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BERNIE’S LEGACY (FR) (30) 6 11 6 (160) O Cormac Loughlin T Paul Nolan, Wexford
B S C E A du Haras des Sablonnets Br B g Alianthus (GER) - Eau Et Sable (FR) J R Deegan F 6008- Star Rating HHH
BERNIE’S LEGACY (FR) HANDICAP RATING 92
18/1 HR93 R. Deegan 11.5 26L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Beggars Rock 11.7 LIM 28 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Yld/Sft
40/1 Miss S. Doyle 10.11 50L 10th of 13fn, 18rn to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 11.4 CLON 3 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 97yds
33/1 R. Deegan 11.12 43L 11th of 18fn, 20rn to Rath Gaul
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Beggars Rock when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
O Four Provinces Of Ireland Syndicate
T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath
B Raymond McDonnell
Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Brooklyn Babe J Mr J P Sutton (7) F 09200-0 (CPiece)
MIDLETON RARE 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 92
22/1 HR96 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.12 69L 17th of 19fn, 20rn to Must Go Now 11.1 FAIR 1 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 50/1 HR99 Mr J.P Sutton 11.4 29L 14th of 18fn, 19rn to Shantou Princess 11.6 here 10 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 182yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR102 Mr J.P Sutton 11.9 78L 16th of 17 to Size Five 11.13 LIM 20 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-109)3m Gd A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Must Go Now when 17th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
IN (IRE) (9)
O Cathal McDaid T D E Fitzgerald, Limerick
B Miss Carmel Whelan
Br Br g Morozov (USA) - Shuil Direach
J Danny Mullins F 0p624-7 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHH
HE FITZ IN 3 N.H. WINS €19,765.00
9/2Fav HR95 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (BK) 22L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to One Horse Army 10.11 NAV 18 JAN hcp chse (0-100)3m Sft 11/2 HR91 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (BK) 4 3/4L nk 6L 4th to Shantou Princess 11.6 here 10 DEC 24 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 182yds Gd/Yld
8/1 HR89 Mr P.J. O’Neill 11.1 (BK) 2 1/2L 2nd to Danesfort Mayfly 10.13 TRAM 26 NOV 24 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Well beaten at 9-2jt-fav behind One Horse Army when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
O Robert B Hodgins
T Norman Lee, Galway B Robert B Hodgins
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Shuil Le Vic J Gary Noonan (5)
20/1 HR91 P.K. Donovan 9.12 p.u. in race won by Doitforjane Sid 11.4
3m Yld/Sft 17/2 HR91 P.K. Donovan 10.5 (CP) 8L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Doitforjane Sid 10.13 SLGO 25 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-109)3m 1f 156yds Yld 11/2 HR91 P.K. Donovan 10.0 p.u. in race won by Its Not Over Yet 10.7 ROS 30 SEP 24 12rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 25yds Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 20-1 at Limerick over 3m (yieldingsoft) in a hurdle race won by Doitforjane Sid in December last year on his latest outing.
Hayes Carroll Partnership T Mrs Jayne Hearne (R), Waterford B J Foley Br B f Bullet Train (GB) - Shuil A Maidin
J Liam Quinlan (3) F 06470-
SIUL MOLLY SIUL HANDICAP RATING 89
20/1 HR91 L. Quinlan 11.7 (H) 60L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Danesfort Mayfly 10.13 TRAM 26 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR92 L. Quinlan 11.2 (H) 17L 7th of 18 to Iamagetaway 11.12 LIM 19 OCT 24 mdn hdl 2m 5f Gd
200/1 L. Quinlan 10.10 (H) 6 1/2L 13L 3 1/4L 4th to Savante 11.2 TRAM 10 OCT 24 11rn
Unplaced in all five
O Ms Bridget Eileen O’Mahony
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Neilie O’Mahony
Br B g Imperial Monarch - Scaroon Star J Carl Millar (5) F 9-740-7f (C,T)
CALLMEDUSTY HANDICAP RATING 87
28/1 C.P Millar 11.7 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by Jay Pee M 11.7
50/1 HR89 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.5 (CP) (TS) 24L 7th of 19fn, 20rn to Must Go Now 11.1
40/1 HR91 J.C. Gainford 11.10 (TS) 45L 13th of 14fn, 19rn to Crowsatedappletart 11.9
Yet to place in eight starts. Fell 5 out when 28-1 at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Jay Pee M earlier this month on his chase debut.
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DOYEN FLYER (IRE) (30)
O Ms Yvonne Hennessy
T James M Barcoe, Kilkenny B E Phelan
Br B f Doyen - Meitheamh
J K Callaghan (5) F 445560- Star Rating HH
DOYEN FLYER HANDICAP RATING 87
33/1 HR90 C. Owens 9.9 47L 11th of 12fn, 17rn to Doitforjane Sid 11.4 LIM 28 DEC 24 Ext hcp hdl 3m Yld/Sft
9/2 HR91 K. Callaghan 9.12 77L last of 6 to Churchwarden 11.3 KILB 4 SEP 24 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 3f Yld 7/1 HR93 K. Callaghan 10.1 19L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Morricone 11.10 SLGO 21
Yet to place in 17 starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Doitforjane Sid when 11th of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 3m (yielding - soft) in December last year.
O What It’s All About Syndicate
T Noel C Kelly, Derry
B Mr H Fowler Br B g Presenting (GB) - Another Tempest J Jody McGarvey F 7679-91- Star Rating HHH THAT’S ME FINISHED 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 87
8/1 HR80 J.S. McGarvey 10.13 won 2 3/4L 5 1/2L from Glenmorefiftyfour 11.2 and Rideau Canal 11.7 SLGO 21 AUG 24 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 141yds Sft 25/1 HR80 S.D. Torrens 10.13 33L 9th of 12 to Tideways Hero 11.13 CLON 16 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld 150/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 89L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.12 THU 23 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 6f Yld
A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing in August last year, beating Glenmorefiftyfour by 2 3/4l.
O BBP Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Br Ch g Idaho - Castletown Girl (GB)
J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 50000-6 (CPiece) Star Rating H ALRIGHT GEORGE HANDICAP RATING 84
40/1 HR87 Niall Moore 9.13 39L 6th of 9fn, 17rn to Doctor Churchill 11.2 NAAS 5 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Hvy 200/1 T. Power Roche 11.0 54L 17th of 18fn, 19rn to Kel Histoire (FR) 11.7 CK 13
40yds Yld 200/1 J.P O’Sullivan 11.7 55L 15th of 17fn, 19rn to Magic Boum (FR) 11.0
Unplaced
IMBOLC (IRE) (26)
O HoustyBill Syndicate
T E Sheehy, Kilkenny
B Mrs Geraldine Drea
Br B Br g Westerner (GB) - Wells Theatre
J Harry Sexton (7) F 25fp9-p (CPiece) Star Rating HH
IMBOLC HANDICAP RATING 77
22/1 HR81 M.P O’Connor 10.9 p.u. in race won by Maciver 10.1 TRAM 1 JAN 12rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy 17/2
HR80 H.E. Sexton 10.9 (CP) 52L last of 9fn, 11rn to Dancing After Dark 11.7 LIM 19 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Yld 8/1
HR80 K.C. Sexton 10.13 p.u. in race won by Oskar High 10.8 GAL 9 SEP 24 19rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from 13 starts. Pulled up at the 11th when 22-1 at Tramore over 2m 7f (heavy) in a chase won by Maciver earlier this month on his latest outing.
21 MANHATTAN BROOK (IRE) (45) 7 10 3 (143)
O Hugh Quinn & Lawrence Patrick T Adrian Murray, Westmeath
B Hugh Quinn Br B f Mahler (GB) - Olwenbrook
J Conor Stone-Walsh (5) F 0-00000- (C,T) Star Rating H
MANHATTAN BROOK HANDICAP RATING 75
40/1 HR80 Eoin G. Kelly 10.6 (TS) 56L last of 14fn, 19rn to Crowsatedappletart 11.9 CK 13 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Yld
40/1 HR83 S.W Flanagan 11.2 31L 10th of 16 to The Miracle Man 11.10 SLGO 25 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 66yds Yld
125/1 A. Balfe 10.4 56L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Hardy Diamond 10.8 KILB 26 JUL 24 mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Crowsatedappletart when 14th of 19 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
O W Deacon T D Deacon, Wexford B Roger Symes
Br B f Yeats - Inouette
J Sean O’Keeffe F 06099p- (CPiece) Star Rating H VOLEZ VOUS HANDICAP RATING 75
50/1 HR80 C. Stone-Walsh 10.8 p.u. in race won by Crowsatedappletart 11.9 CK 13 DEC 24 19rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Yld 20/1
HR80 R.A. Doyle 10.13 34L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Danesfort Mayfly 10.13 TRAM 26 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 40/1
HR83 B.P Kennedy 10.2 22L 9th of 12 to Bowgate Street 10.10 SLGO 25 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 176yds Yld
Yet to place in eight starts. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Crowsatedappletart in December last year on her latest outing. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Blinkers worn by No 11. C,T worn by No 15, No 21. CPiece worn by No 10, No 18, No 20, No 22 TStrap worn by No 5, No 6, No 7, No 19
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Comeonarchie, 6/1 That’s Me Finished, 15/2 He Fitz In, 8/1 Stellar Symphony, 10/1 Master Of The Sums (GB), 12/1 Person Of Interest, Westernersunrise, 16/1 Bernie’s Legacy (FR), Awakino, Imbolc, 20/1 Cher Why Not, Shuil Na Tra, 25/1 Backonthegoagain, Phoenix Cowboy (USA), Midleton Rare, Siul Molly Siul, Callmedusty, Doyen Flyer, Imperial Tune, 33/1 Alright George, Manhattan Brook, Volez Vous 2024 - 1st Folly Master 2nd Not May 3rd Cosmo Renfro (6 min. 52.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
A chance is taken on the fitness of THAT’S ME FINISHED, who left all previous known form behind when getting off the mark at Sligo last summer There is the potential for plenty more to come and he can pick up where he left off Point-to-point winner Master Of The Sums caught the eye when keeping on into third in a 2m3f Limerick maiden last month and any market move would be interesting on his handicap debut. Stellar Symphony has won twice at around 3m and still looks on a competitive mark, while Westernersunrise is another to note WIN: THAT’S ME FINISHED EACH-WAY: Master Of The Sums
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Bowe (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs BACKONTHEGOAGAIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P J Rothwell (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs ALRIGHT GEORGE
Longest Traveller: THAT’S ME FINISHED trained by N Kelly, Derry, 170 miles.
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses.
In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
The horses’ welfare is our priority
The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.10p.m. The €50,000 BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) 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 36 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.
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SECOND RACE 1.40p.m. The Buy Festival 2025 Tickets Today Handicap Hurdle of €14,500 Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old only (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 36 yards. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.10p.m. The €50,000 BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series Mares Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) 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 mares only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race)) 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: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240.
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FOURTH RACE 2.40p.m. The Festival Flexi Ticket Is Back (C & G) Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 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 colts and geldings only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240.
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FIFTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Punchestown Members Club From €215 Rated Novice Hurdle of €14,500 Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 125 or less. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 4lbs. Penalties - Horses that at entry have a published rating or performance rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra. After time of entry - for each race won 7lb extra. Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 125 or less at time of entry. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Festival Hospitality Selling Fast Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (0-100)
Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100 About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200.
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SEVENTH RACE 4.10p.m. The Punchestown Party @ Festival 2025 Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (0-100)
Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for five years old and upwards rated 0-100. About 2 miles 7 furlongs. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200.
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