Leopardstown Racecourse DRF Racecard Saturday 6th February 2021

FEATURING

THE CHANELLE PHARMA IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE

SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2021

PROUDLY SPONSORING THE CHANELLE PHARMA IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE Chanelle Pharma has long been a supporter of the Irish racing industry and we are delighted to again provide our support to the sector in these challenging times through our new partnership with the Dublin Racing Festival.

The Dublin Racing Festival is an iconic weekend in the Irish horseracing calendar and we are proud to sponsor the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle, for four years from 2021 to 2024.

First run in 1950 and recognised as the leading trial for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, Faugheen, Dawn Run, Hurricane Fly, Brave Inca, Honeysuckle and of course Istabraq, are just some of the top class hurdlers to have won this premier race. We are also proud to sponsor the Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle at this year’s Festival and we look forward to an exciting weekend of racing.

Our animal health products are used by many in the equine industry and, as a lifelong racing enthusiast, it gives me great personal pleasure to support this industry which has given me so much enjoyment over many years both as an owner and a spectator.

The famous Leopardstown viewing stand may be silent and the buzz missing from the parade ring, but we are thankful that the Dublin Racing Festival is taking place, giving enjoyment to many people in Ireland and abroad, during this pandemic. We look forward to the promise of better days when we can once again gather in Leopardstown. We wish everyone at Leopardstown, and all those taking part, a safe Festival.

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UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2021

First Day - Saturday 6th February 2021 Mr. Brian Kavanagh Mr. Henry de Bromhead Mr. Patrick Prendergast

COMMITTEE Mr. David Allman - Chairman Ms. Eimear Mulhern Mr. Jim Mulqueen Ms. Una Manning Mr. Tommy Breen Mr Paul Dermody OFFICIALS:

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling 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:

Acting Stewards:

Clerk of the Course: Assistant Clerk of the Course:

Clerk of the Scales: Assistant Clerk of the Scales: Starter:

Assistant Starter: Judge: Handicappers:

Stewards Secretary:

Medical Officers:

Veterinary Officer:

Veterinary Assistants:

Security Officer:

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. N. B. Wachman, Mr. G.V. Magee & Mr. P.D. Matthews Mr. L. Wyer Mr. P.F. Graffin Mr. P.L. Malone Mr. L. Walsh Mr. J.R. Banahan Mr. D. Cullen Mr. A. L. McKeever Mr. A. Shaw & Mr. S. Quinn Mr. H. Hynes Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. A. McGoldrick Dr. L. Hillyer M.R.C.V.S. Mr. D. J. Condell & Mr. I. Hamilton Mr. C. Gordon

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.

Hon. Surgeon to the Club: Mr. Gary O’Toole, BSc (Hons), MB BAO BCh (Hons), BMedSci MCh AFRCSI FRCS (Tr & Orth).

Veterinary Surgeons: Highfield Veterinary Clinic, Lisadell Equine Hospital, Ó’Scanaill & Associates Veterinary Surgeons, Ratoath Veterinary Clinic Doctors to the Club: Dr. M.Corcoran, Dr.J.Curry and Dr.C.J.Murphy Commentator: Mr. Jerry Hannon

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WELCOME

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elcome to the first day of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.

Due to these unprecedented times, we are very sorry we cannot yet welcome our many supporters in person to Leopardstown Racecourse. However, there are many ways you can #BeInvolved at Dublin Racing Festival from the comfort of your own home, so please do look at our website and social channels for more detail.

For over 130 years, Leopardstown has been an essential part of the Dublin community. The racing this weekend is some of the best you will see with eight Grade 1 races over the two days, and last year we were witness to the epitome of Irish horse racing competition at the highest level - from the speed and accuracy of Honeysuckle in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle to the remarkable versatility of Notebook in the Patrick Ward & Company Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Chase.

With an exciting new sponsor whom we are delighted to partner with, The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle has a rich history in producing top class hurdlers. It has been won by superstars such as Apples Jade, Brave Inca, Istabraq, Hardy Eustace and Hurricane Fly. We look forward to an exciting race with entries including Honeysuckle, Abacadabras and Sharjah at 3:15 p.m. today. The Patrick Ward and Company Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Chase has a rich history in producing top class novices in the past including Le Richebourg, Footpad, Douvan and Un De Sceaux. This prestigious Grade 1 race is off at 2.10 p.m. today.

The thrills of racing last year included Latest Exhibition relishing the step up in trip to win the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus for Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle under Bryan Cooper. It was a heart-warming moment to see trainer Paul Nolan win his first Grade 1 in seven years. We look forward to more historic racing moments featuring four exciting Grade 1 races and three highly competitive supporting races today.

Dublin Racing Festival would not be possible without the support of our partners, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Chanelle Pharma, Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors, Ladbrokes, Patrick Ward & Company Solicitors, Goffs and Matheson who sponsor our seven races today.

We would like to warmly thank all the owners, trainers, jockeys and grooms for their continued support. Whilst it is really regrettable that we cannot be enjoying the races together, we hope you do create your own excitement wherever you are whilst watching the Dublin Racing Festival.

I would like to thank you for supporting the Dublin Racing Festival from home. We truly appreciate it, and we hope you enjoy a weekend of top-class racing. I look forward to welcoming you back to Leopardstown as soon as we are able, and thank you for your ongoing support.

Tim Husbands MBE Chief Executive, Leopardstown Racecourse E:info@leopardstown.com T: 01 289 0510

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THE JUMPS AC TION Saturday 6th February Race 1: 13.05 (Grade 1)

The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle Distance: 2m6f Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 2: 13.35 (Gr. 1)

The Ladbrokes Dublin Steeplechase Distance: 2m1f Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 3: 14.10 (Gr. 1)

The Patrick Ward & Co. Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Steeplechase Distance: 2m1f Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 4: 14.45 (Gr. B)

The Matheson Handicap Steeplechase Distance: 2m1f Prize Fund: €100,000

Race 5: 15.15 (Gr. 1)

The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €200,000

Race 6: 15.50 (Gr. B)

The Ladbrokes Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 7: 16.25 (Gr. 2)

The Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race (C&G) Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €100,000

Sunday 7th February Race 1: 13.10 (Grade B)

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle Distance: 2m2f Prize Fund: €100,000

Race 2: 13.40 (Grade 1)

The Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenile Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 3: 14.10 (Grade 1)

The Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 4: 14.40 (Grade B)

The William Fry Handicap Hurdle Distance: 3m Prize Fund: €100,000

Race 5: 15.10 (Grade 1)

The Flogas Novice Steeplechase Distance: 2m5f Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 6: 15.40 (Grade 1)

The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Distance: 3m Prize Fund: €200,000

Race 7: 16.10 (Grade A)

The Gaelic Plant Hire Leopardstown Chase Distance: 2m5f Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 8: 16.40 (Grade 2)

The Coolmore N.H Kew Gardens Irish EBF Mares Flat Race Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €100,000

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE (GRADE 1) ASHDALE BOB Picked up useful experience in three runs over hurdles last season. Took a big step forward from Navan maiden win when beating Fakeira by 6l in a Grade 2 event at the same venue, both races over 2m4f. Fell at the second when third-favourite for a seven-runner Grade 1 Naas event last month.

BAPTISM OF FIRE Improved on bumper form when winning a 2m4f Punchestown maiden hurdle in October.

Further progression when beaten 6l in a Grade 2 at the same venue. Laboured in very testing conditions in a 2m7f Limerick Grade 2 event in which Vanillier was second.

CAPE GENTLEMAN Won 1m6f Clairefontaine maiden for Nicolas Clement in August 2019 and was later sold for €80,000 at Arqana. Chased home a clear-cut winner in a Listowel amateur contest last September on Irish debut before decisive victory off 85 in 21-runner Irish Cesarewitch.

Did not have to get a hard race in winning a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Punchestown. Trip should not be a problem.

FAKIERA Consistent sort who has two wins and four seconds to his name from six starts over hurdles. Showed good attitude when landing Grade 3 contest over 2m4f at Navan in November. No match for the 3lb-receiving Ashdale Bob in Grade 2 event over the same course and trip in December. First time with cheekpieces now.

FUN LIGHT Promise on the second of two starts last season. Returned from a year off to finish second to a

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE (GRADE 1) race-fit stablemate in a 2m4f Down Royal maiden hurdle in December. Went one better in a 2m4f Fairyhouse contest run at a modest gallop. Big step up in class now.

GAILLARD DU MESNIL Picked up plenty of experience in AQPS races in France. Had not run for over a year when no match for Holymacapony on hurdling debut in 2m4.5f Punchestown maiden in November. Showed the benefit of the run with smart performance over 2m4f here at Christmas, trouncing subsequent winners Mr Incredible and Magic Daze. Hooded now.

GANAPATHI French 1m4f winner on heavy in 2019. Off for a year before an efficient if inconclusive odds-on success in a 2m maiden at Cork in November. Noteworthy as Paul Townend’s selection from a choice of three for a 2m Grade 2 contest at Punchestown, although the champion jockey missed the ride after a previous fall. Produced a solid display to beat all bar the much more experienced Dreal Deal in a strong-run race.

GENTLEMANSGAME Created a good impression when winning a Curraghmore maiden in October for Donnchadh Doyle and changed hands at online Cheltenham sale for €250,000. Long-term chasing type impressed again with wide-margin maiden over 2m at Cork. Looks tailor-made for a trip like this, although relative inexperience is a concern for a Grade 1 test.

HOLYMACAPONY Looked promising in a 7l pointto-point win for Cormac Farrell at Kirkistown last February. Beat subsequent winner Gaillard

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE (GRADE 1) Du Mesnil readily in a 2m4.5f Punchestown maiden. Blotted his record when favourite for Grade 2 Navan contest by Ashdale Bob. Something clearly amiss then, but remains a smart prospect.

KALKAS Placed on sole start in France in 2019 before £210,000 Cheltenham purchase. Ran below expectations on Irish debut over 2m4f at Navan in early-December.

Benefit of the run and drop to 2m did the trick when winning at Limerick. Chasing type takes a major rise in class and trip now.

SHADOW RIDER Point-to-point winner for Colin Bowe in 2018 and has had only two runs since. Good effort on belated racecourse debut when 3.5l third behind subsequent Grade 2 winner Ashdale Bob at Navan in November. Did not have to improve on that when far too good for modest opposition at Limerick.

STATTLER Fairyhouse bumper winner early last year and was also placed in two winners’ bumpers. Could manage only third when odds-on favourite on hurdling debut in a 2m3f maiden won by today’s rival Vanillier. Jumped better when beating the stable’s secondstring in a 2m4f maiden here on second attempt.

VANILLIER Point-to-point winner at Dromahane in December 2019.

Promising start over hurdles when runner-up at Punchestown and built on that with 2m3f Naas maiden win in November. Coped well with step up in trip and class when second to a Gordon Elliotttrained favourite in a Grade 2 Limerick event over 2m7f.

Stamina clearly not an issue.

Continued success to Leopardstown Racecourse in 2021 from

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1.05pm RACE 1

Trifecta Placepot

The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff Race) (Registered as the Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors)

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Sixth €2,500 Race conditions A novice hurdle for five years old

Declared 13

and upwards.

Distance 2m6f&33y START

FINISH

Weights 5-y-o 11st 10lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

Nathaniel Lacy and Partners Solicitors will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ashdale Bob (Ire)

24 6 11-12 g Bay by Shantou - Ceol Rua (Bob Back) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black stars Bred by: Mrs Fiona McStay Mrs John Harrington 3-511-f Owned by: Diarmuid Horgan KILDARE Paddy Kennedy RACING POST VERDICT: Early faller in Naas Grade 1 last time, previously a 6l Grade 2 Navan winner from Fakiera. Probable SP: 8/1 Ashdale Bob 2 N.H. wins €29,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 146 9/2 P.D. Kennedy 11.12 fell in race won by Bob Olinger 11.12 NAAS 13 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy 14/1 P.D. Kennedy 11.4 won 6L 3/4L from Fakiera (FR) 11.7 and Gabynako (FR) 11.4 NAV 18 DEC 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 5/1 P.D. Kennedy 12.0 won 1L 2 1/2L from Wide Receiver 12.0 and Shadow Rider (FR) 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 20 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

2

Baptism Of Fire (Ire) 40

6 11-12

g Bay by Jeremy - Julia Glynn (Bob’s Return) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Seamus Cooney Henry de Bromhead 5-513p- Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud WATERFORD Sean Flanagan RACING POST VERDICT: Laboured on heavy ground in 2m7f Limerick Grade 2 event in which Vanillier was second. Probable SP: 40/1 Baptism Of Fire 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 12/1 HR135 D. Meyler 11.5 p.u. in race won by Farouk D’alene (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 20 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Hvy 6/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Fury Road 11.10 PUN 15 NOV 20 5rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 120yds Hvy 9/2 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 won 1 1/4L 1L from Wide Receiver 12.0 and Valentina Lady 11.4 PUN 13 OCT 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Yld

3 Jack Kennedy

Fakiera (Fr) 50

CPiece,

g Bay/Brown by Cokoriko - Stella D’engilbert (Network) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light green star & sleeves, light green star on cap Bred by: M Philippe Achard 222112- Owned by: Tim O’Driscoll

6 11-12

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Consistent sort, never worse than second over hurdles, well beaten by Ashdale Bob at Navan. Probable SP: 10/1 Fakiera (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,125.00 -- Handicap Rating 138 5/1 HR133 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 6L 2nd to Ashdale Bob 11.4 NAV 18 DEC 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 4/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Fire Attack 11.4 and Champagne Gold 11.4 NAV 22 NOV 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 15/8 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 won ns 40L from Gabynako (FR) 11.6 and Longacre Square 11.6 FAIR 3 NOV 20 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

4 J J Slevin

72-2-1

Fun Light (Fr) 25

6 11-12

g Bay by Saddler Maker - Or Light (Sleeping Car) Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap Bred by: M Patrice Vagne & Mme Valerie Vagn Joseph Patrick O’Brien Owned by: Rectory Road Holdings Limited KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Takes a big step up in class after winning a 2m4f Fairyhouse event run at a modest gallop. Probable SP: 25/1 Fun Light (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 11/4 J.J. Slevin 11.6 won 1 3/4L 5 1/2L from Salt Wind 11.6 and Ain’t That A Shame 11.6 FAIR 12 JAN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 7/4Fav D.F. O’Regan 11.6 4 1/2L 2nd to Battle Of Actium 11.6 DRYL 17 DEC 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 25/1 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (TS) 4L 2nd to The Bosses Oscar 11.7 here 28 DEC 19 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 75yds Sft 10

The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Mark Walsh

1/-31-

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Shadow Rider (Fr) 42

Hood,

g Chesnut by Martaline - Samansonnienne (Mansonnien) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: E A R L Haras De L’Hotellerie Owned by: John P McManus

7 11-12 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Good Navan third behind Ashdale Bob after prolonged absence, won a weak Limerick maiden. Probable SP: 14/1 Shadow Rider (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 2/5Fav M.P. Walsh 11.6 won 8L 20L from Eye Van 10.13 and Mount Melleray 11.6 LIM 26 DEC 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 2/1 M.P. Walsh 12.0 1L 2 1/2L 3rd to Ashdale Bob 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 20 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft (PtoP) 11/4 B O’Neill won 6L 1L from Full Time Score and Eleazar Des Neiges (FR) KNOCKANARD 17-FEB-18 6r5f Mdn 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

6 Danny Mullins

13231-

Stattler (Ire) 39

6 11-12

g Brown by Stowaway - Our Honey (Old Vic) Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap Bred by: Cyril O’Hara Owned by: R A Bartlett

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Improved from seasonal debut behind Vanillier at Naas when winning a 2m4f maiden here. Probable SP: 11/2 Stattler 2 N.H. wins €12,990.00 C 13/8Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 3L 7L from Glens Of Antrim 11.7 and Mahler Allstar 12.0 here 29 DEC 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 4/7Fav P. Townend 12.0 2 1/4L hd 3rd to Vanillier (FR) 12.0 NAAS 21 NOV 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 8/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 1 3/4L 2nd to On Eagles Wings 11.0 LIM 15 MAR 20 5rn Bumper 2m Hvy

7 Jonathan Moore

Vanillier (Fr) 40

TStrap,

6 11-12

g Grey by Martaline - Virgata (Turgeon) Colours: RED, yellow cross of lorraine & armlet, red & dark blue striped cap Bred by: S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais Gavin Cromwell p1-212- Owned by: Mrs H M Keaveney MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Beat Stattler at Naas, good effort behind the favourite in 2m7f Grade 2 Limerick event. Probable SP: 8/1 Vanillier (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,260.00 -- Handicap Rating 137 9/2 C.D. Maxwell 11.5 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Farouk D’alene (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 20 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Hvy 100/30 J.M. Moore 12.0 (TS) won 2 1/4L hd from Fantasio D’alene (FR) 12.0 and Stattler 12.0 NAAS 21 NOV 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 11/2 J.M. Moore 12.0 (TS) 11L 2nd to Crosshill 12.0 PUN 28 OCT 20 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 140yds Yld/Sft

8 Brian Hayes

Cape Gentleman (Ire) 60

5 11-10

g Chesnut by Champs Elysees - Hawaiian Heat (Galileo) Colours: RED, white stars, black sleeves & cap Bred by: Skymarc Farm 21-211- Owned by: Mrs Margaret O’Rourke

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Won Irish Cesarewitch in good style, trip should not be a problem after 2m4f maiden win. Probable SP: 13/2 Cape Gentleman 2 flat wins €56,750.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 5/4Fav B. Hayes 11.9 won 2L 2 1/4L from Petibonome (FR) 11.9 and Homme D’un Soir (FR) 11.9 PUN 8 DEC 20 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 15/2 HR85 R.P. Whelan 9.0 won 2L 1 1/2L from Aircraft Carrier 9.0 and De Name Escapes Me 8.12 CUR 11 OCT 20 21rn Ext hcp 2m Sft 3min 52.6sec 18/1 HR79 Mr E.P. O’Brien 10.9 5L 2nd to Mt Leinster 11.6 LIST 25 SEP 20 12rn 1m 6f Sft

9 Paul Townend

Gaillard Du Mesnil (Fr) 40

Hood,

g Grey by Saint Des Saints - Athena Du Mesnil (Al Namis) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap Bred by: S C E A Ecurie Cerdeval 222-21- Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

5 11-10 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Beaten by Holymacapony on hurdling debut, stylish course maiden 2m4f winner, form boosted. Probable SP: 2/1 Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 1 flat win €4,750.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C 11/8Fav P. Townend 11.9 won 9 1/2L 8 1/2L from Mr Incredible 11.9 and Magic Daze 11.2 here 28 DEC 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 5/4Fav P. Townend 11.9 8L 2nd to Holymacapony 11.9 PUN 14 NOV 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Sft/Hvy ALEX ROUSSEL 10.1 3 1/2L 2nd to Gingermix (FR) 10.1 NANTES 26 OCT 19 9rn 1m 4f Std

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1.05pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Ganapathi (Fr) 20 Bryan Cooper

1-1-2

5 11-10

g Bay by Samum - Une Dame D’avril (Meshaheer) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black cap Bred by: E A R L Detouillon Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Gave solid display to beat all bar the much more experienced Dreal Deal at Punchestown. Probable SP: 16/1 Ganapathi (FR) 1 flat win €5,750.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 7/2 B. Hayes 11.2 3L 2nd to Dreal Deal 11.4 PUN 17 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 30yds Hvy 2/5Fav P. Townend 11.9 won 1 3/4L 13L from Rajsalad (FR) 11.9 and Barney Stinson 11.9 CK 22 NOV 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy Jacob Pritchard-Webb 9.11 won 1L 3/4L from Gag Du Boulay (FR) 10.1 and Genet Joli (FR) 9.11 PARAY-LE-MONIAL 10 NOV 19 9rn mdn 1m 4f Sft 2min 43.5sec

11 Gentlemansgame (GB) 35 Robbie Power

1-1

5 11-10

g Grey by Gentlewave - Grainne Ni Maille (Terimon) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Bred by: Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M L Luck Owned by: Robcour

M F Morris TIPPERARY

RACING POST VERDICT: Cork 2m winner looks tailor-made for a trip like this, relative inexperience a concern. Probable SP: 12/1 Gentlemansgame (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 5/4 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 won 21L 2 1/2L from Mahons Glory 12.0 and Gjoumi (FR) 11.7 CK 2 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) R James won 5L from Balco Coastal (FR) and Soldier Of Destiny CURRAGHMORE 31-OCT-20 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

12 Holymacapony (Ire) 50 Rachael Blackmore 11p-

g Bay by Libertarian - Heavenly Star (King’s Theatre) Colours: MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap Bred by: George R Williams Owned by: Barry Maloney

5 11-10 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Smart prospect but put a blot on record when pulled-up in Navan contest won by Ashdale Bob. Probable SP: 7/1 Holymacapony 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 7/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.0 p.u. in race won by Ashdale Bob 11.4 NAV 18 DEC 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 7/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 won 8L 19L from Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.9 and Takarengo 11.9 PUN 14 NOV 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 S Cavanagh won 7L 1/2L from Grady Hollow and Barrichello (GB) KIRKISTOWN 08-FEB-20 7r3f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

13 Kalkas (Fr) 38 Darragh O’Keeffe 3-51-

5 11-10

g Bay by Kapgarde - Fortunateencounter (Muhtathir) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap Bred by: S A R L Neustrian Associates Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Takes a major rise in class and trip now after winning an ordinary 2m maiden at Limerick. Probable SP: 25/1 Kalkas (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 2/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 won 2 1/2L 1 3/4L from Rajsalad (FR) 11.4 and Something Abouther 10.11 LIM 30 DEC 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 7/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 24L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Legacy Thor 11.7 NAV 5 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft Gaetan Masure 10.6 hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Barython De Vaige (FR) 10.3 FONTAINEBLEAU 4 DEC 19 16rn hdl 2m 1f 166yds Sft /Hvy CHEEKPIECE ON No. 3 HOOD ON No. 5, 9 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7

LAST YEAR 1st Latest Exhibition, 2nd Cobbler’s Way, 3rd Longhouse Poet TRAINER Paul Nolan WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 5 min. 32.7 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 2 Gaillard Du Mesnil, 11-2 Stattler, 13-2 Cape Gentleman, 7 Holymacapony, 8 Ashdale Bob, Vanillier, 10 Fakiera, 12 Gentlemansgame, 14 Shadow Rider, 16 Ganapathi, 25 Fun Light, Kalkas, 40 Baptism Of Fire

RACE 1 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Willie Mulllins won this race six times in a row between 2012 and 2017 in its previous incarnation as a 2m4f Grade 2 event. He has failed to win it since, but now fields a strong four-runner team headed by GAILLARD DU MESNIL, whose course 2m4f maiden hurdle win makes good reading. That display indicated notable improvement from a Punchestown run behind Holymacapony. Emmet Mullins supplies a big danger in Irish Cesarewitch winner Cape Gentleman who made an effective transition to hurdling at Punchestown. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GAILLARD DU MESNIL Next Best: Cape Gentleman

SELECTION: GAILLARD DU MESNIL

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE LADBROKES DUBLIN STEEPLECHASE (GRADE 1)

CHACUN POUR SOI Champion Chase favourite bidding for back-to-back wins in this race after an extremely taking victory over Min 12 months ago.

Satisfactory comeback in the Hilly Way Chase was backed up with ready Christmas success here. Rated 5lb superior to Min, who was 3.75l behind him at last year’s meeting.

FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES Enjoyed a fruitful campaign last term taking on largely older rivals as a novice, finishing second to Put The Kettle On in the Arkle at Cheltenham. Looked in need of the run when slightly disappointing 12l second to Notebook on seasonal bow and failed to fire when upped to 3m here over Christmas (stable had slightly quiet festive period). Officially has 15lb to find with Chacun Pour Soi, so needs a career best.

MIN Bagged his seventh Grade 1 at Punchestown in December when coming through the fog to land the John Durkan, reportedly jumping brilliantly (poor visibility). No match for Chacun Pour Soi in this race last year and probably better over slightly further but topclass 12-time winner can take advantage if his stablemate fails to fire.

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE LADBROKES DUBLIN STEEPLECHASE (GRADE 1)

NOTEBOOK One of last season’s top novice chasers over this trip.

Loves this place, landing back-to-back Grade 1s here last season before failing to deliver his best when down the field in the Arkle at Cheltenham. Pleasing reappearance in Grade 2 for second-season chasers at Naas in November but 6.5l behind Chacun Pour Soi here over Christmas when second.

Solid place chance again.

SIZING POTTSIE Better chaser than hurdler and seems to be in his element on soft ground over 2m. Ready winner of valuable Fairyhouse handicap chase two starts ago off 149 before taking a heavy, tired fall at the last when leading in three-runner conditions hurdle at the same venue.

That’s far from an ideal preparation for this, his toughest test to date.

TORNADO FLYER Grade 1 bumper winner seems to have improved a fair deal this term, posting the two highest Racing Post Ratings of his career on his opening pair of outings at Punchestown. Second to Min in the John Durkan was encouraging, and dropping back to this trip could suit on that evidence. Shouldn’t be judged too harshly when beaten 37l in the Savills Chase last time (probably didn’t stay). Further progress needed now, though.

1.35pm RACE 2

Trifecta Placepot

The Ladbrokes Dublin Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes Coral)

Distance 2m1f&57y

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Sixth €2,500 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. Weights 5-y-o 11st 7lbs; 6-y-o and up

Declared 6 FINISH

11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

START

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Chacun Pour Soi (Fr) 41

9 11-12

g Bay by Policy Maker - Kruscyna Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Bred by: D Berland W P Mullins 12-111- Owned by: Mrs S Ricci CARLOW Paul Townend RACING POST VERDICT: Champion Chase favourite bidding for back-to-back wins in this race, the one to beat. Probable SP: 1/2 Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 6 N.H. wins €276,622.00 C -- Handicap Rating 174 4/7Fav HR172 P. Townend 12.0 won 6 1/2L 1 3/4L from Notebook (GER) 12.0 and Put The Kettle On 11.7 here 27 DEC 20 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 1/5Fav HR172 P. Townend 12.0 won 19L from Darasso (FR) 11.6 CK 6 DEC 20 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy 6/5Fav HR169 P. Townend 11.10 won 3 3/4L 24L from Min (FR) 11.10 and Ornua 11.10 here 1 FEB 20 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

2 Mark Walsh

Fakir D’oudairies (Fr) 40

g Bay by Kapgarde - Niagaria Du Bois (Grand Tresor) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Cte Michel De Gigou 12-22p- Owned by: John P McManus

6 11-12 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Disappointed over 3m last time, 15lb to find with Chacun Pour Soi so needs a career best. Probable SP: 25/1 Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 4 N.H. wins €91,470.10 -- Handicap Rating 159 12/1 HR160 M.P. Walsh 11.12 p.u. in race won by A Plus Tard (FR) 11.12 here 28 DEC 20 14rn chse Grade 1 3m Yld 7/4 HR160 M.P. Walsh 11.12 12L 2nd to Notebook (GER) 11.12 NAAS 21 NOV 20 4rn chse Grade 2 2m Sft/Hvy M.P. Walsh 11.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Put The Kettle On 10.11 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 20 11rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft

3 Mr P W Mullins

Min (Fr) 62

10 11-12

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Phemyka (Saint Estephe) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & light green cap Bred by: Mme Marie-Therese Mimouni 21-211- Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Seven-time Grade 1 winner, no match for Chacun Pour Soi in this last year, prefers further. Probable SP: 3/1 Min (FR) 12 N.H. wins €776,160.00 C -- Handicap Rating 169 13/8Fav HR169 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 won 1L 6 1/2L from Tornado Flyer 11.12 and Melon (GB) 11.12 PUN 6 DEC 20 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Hvy P. Townend 11.10 won nk 1 1/2L from Saint Calvados (FR) 11.10 and A Plus Tard (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 20 8rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft 7/4 HR171 R.M. Power 11.10 3 3/4L 2nd to Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 11.10 here 1 FEB 20 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

4

Notebook (GER) 41

g Bay by Samum - Nova (Winged Love) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Gestut Am Schlossgarten GbR Rachael Blackmore 1-1612- Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

TStrap,

8 11-12

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: 6.5l behind Chacun Pour Soi here over Christmas when second, solid place chance again. Probable SP: 6/1 Notebook (GER) 6 N.H. wins €225,116.50 C -- Handicap Rating 163 7/2 HR163 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 12.0 here 27 DEC 20 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 7/2 HR158 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) won 12L 11L from Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 11.12 and Djingle (FR) 11.7 NAAS 21 NOV 20 4rn chse Grade 2 2m Sft/Hvy Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) 27L 6th of 6fn, 11rn to Put The Kettle On 10.11 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 20 nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft

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The Ladbrokes Dublin Steeplechase (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Robbie Power

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Sizing Pottsie (Fr) 25

1f521-f

g Bay/Brown by Kapgarde - Line Salsa (Kingsalsa) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow chevron & sleeves, red cap Bred by: M Jean-Charles Haimet & Ecurie Oceane Owned by: Ann & Alan Potts Limited

TStrap,

7 11-12

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: Loves soft ground and 2m, tired fall at the last over hurdles last time, toughest test yet. Probable SP: 33/1 Sizing Pottsie (FR) 4 N.H. wins €65,789.00 C -- Handicap Rating 157 4/9Fav P.D. Kennedy 11.2 (TS) fell in race won by Percy Warner 11.5 FAIR 12 JAN 3rn hdl 2m Hvy 7/2 HR149 P.D. Kennedy 11.3 (TS) won 6L 1L from Entoucas (FR) 10.6 and Cusp Of Carabelli 10.0 FAIR 12 DEC 20 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR148 P.D. Kennedy 11.9 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 20 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy

6 Bryan Cooper

Tornado Flyer (Ire) 40

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Mucho Macabi (Exceed And Excel) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, emerald green cap Bred by: Sweetmans Bloodstock p35225- Owned by: T F P Partnership

8 11-12 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Probably didn’t stay last time, needs to improve but drop in trip should help. Probable SP: 22/1 Tornado Flyer 5 N.H. wins €103,862.50 -- Handicap Rating 161 12/1 HR162 B.J. Cooper 11.12 37L 5th of 9fn, 14rn to A Plus Tard (FR) 11.12 here 28 DEC 20 chse Grade 1 3m Yld 12/1 HR153 B.J. Cooper 11.12 1L 2nd to Min (FR) 11.12 PUN 6 DEC 20 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Hvy 5/2Fav HR150 P. Townend 11.10 4 1/2L 2nd to Daly Tiger (FR) 10.11 PUN 14 NOV 20 17rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 3f 150yds Sft/ Hvy TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4, 5

LAST YEAR 1st Chacun Pour Soi, 2nd Min, 3rd Ornua TRAINER W.P. Mullins

WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 4 min. 11.4 sec. GOING Yielding

BETTING FORECAST 1-2 Chacun Pour Soi, 3 Min, 6 Notebook, 22 Tornado Flyer, 25 Fakir D’oudairies, 33 Sizing Pottsie

RACE 2 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

It’s difficult to get away from the star quality of leading Cheltenham hope CHACUN POUR SOI, the second highest-rated horse in the country. He’s proven around here, has an edge over Min on last year’s form and has had a more straightforward run of things than he may have experienced in recent seasons.

Expect the recent John Durkan hero to give him most to think about, while Notebook should be fighting it out for the minor money too. [Mark Boylan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: CHACUN POUR SOI Next Best: Min SELECTION: CHACUN POUR SOI

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A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race.

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The Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE PATRICK WARD & COMPANY SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE (GRADE 1) BLACKBOW Ready winner Navan in November but fell at the third fence in a Grade 1 here over Christmas when 11-4 to beat Franco De Port, Felix Desjy, Darver Star and Embittered. Sent off 5-1 when never landing a blow behind Energumene and Captain Guinness at Naas since, with explanations given in a subsequent running-and-riding inquiry noted (rider said his mount, who was stiff on his right foreleg post race, hung left).

Hard to have confidence.

CAPTAIN GUINNESS Set to play a part at business end of 2020 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle when brought down at second last. Sent off 4-6fav to beat Unexcepted on chasing bow at Tipperary but had to be pulled up due to atrial fibrillation (heart was out of rhythm). Back on track with smooth Punchestown success last month but no match for Energumene at Naas since. Joint-youngest runner in the field should have improvement in him.

DARVER STAR Sensational improver over hurdles, progressing from mark of 104 to Champion Hurdle third and Irish Champion Hurdle second in the space of a year.

Impressive win on chasing bow before flat effort when third to Felix Desjy at Punchestown, undergoing wind surgery after.

Returned to form when got caught up in what appeared a toxic pace scenario here over Christmas, not disgraced in second behind Franco De Port. Expect bold bid.

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE PATRICK WARD & COMPANY SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE (GRADE 1) EMBITTERED 2020 County Hurdle third off mark of 146 shaped well on opening two starts over fences when second to Easywork and Andy Dufresne at Navan. Jumped a little left here over Christmas in Grade 1 won by Franco De Port, but was crucially left short of room on the turn in, not landing a blow thereafter in fourth. Open to progress but 15lb to find on ratings with Energumene.

ENERGUMENE UK point-to-point winner has struck on four of his five rules starts in Ireland. Best hurdles Racing Post Rating was 133 but figures of 155 and 159 on two outings since sent chasing tells you how much he’s improved for switching to this sphere.

Natural jumper clocked impressive times at Gowran and Naas, the latter coming when beating Captain Guinness by 8.5l. Top talent would welcome any rainfall, described as a “big unit” by his trainer.

FELIX DESJY Grade 1-winning novice hurdler missed last season but made a seamless transition to chasing at Killarney in a moderate race in October. Generally exuberant sort settled much better when winning Punchestown Grade 2 but seemed to do too much in front when well-held third here over Christmas, a race that set up nicely for Franco De Port. Reportedly scoped badly (like a few from stable) after that and is capable of better.

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE PATRICK WARD & COMPANY SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE (GRADE 1) FRANCO DE PORT Always held in high regard by connections and is proving a much more effective chaser than hurdler. Won readily on Thurles introduction to this sphere before benefiting from a cool Bryan Cooper ride to plunder Grade 1 here six weeks ago, a race in which Felix Desjy/Darver Star in particular seemed to get caught up in a strong pace. Tougher task now with Energumene.

I’M A GAME CHANGER Picked up for £12,500 in September, and well placed to claim his share of the prize money on stable bow when remote third to Al Boum Photo at Tramore last month, but impossible to fancy in this company with a mark of 134.

UNEXCEPTED Half-brother to owner and trainer’s Grade 1 winner Great Field. Beat now 153rated Jason The Militant on Irish debut at Fairyhouse last season.

Flopped over 2m4f on heavy that Christmas but was still sent off 6-1 for Ladbrokes Hurdle at this meeting last year, disappointingly pulling up. Extremely easy win on chasing bow at Tipperary in October (Captain Guinness pulled up with heart issue). A minor setback ruled him out of Christmas but unknown quantity needs respecting.

The Patrick Ward & Co. Solicitors Irish Arkle My family and I are delighted to continue the long association that we have had with the Irish Arkle .

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Yours, Patrick

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2.10pm RACE 3

Trifecta Placepot

The Patrick Ward & Co. Solicitors NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE Irish Arkle Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1)

COLOURS

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

(Generously sponsored by Patrick Ward & Company Solicitors)

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Sixth €2,500 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for five

RaceTitle

Distance 2m1f&57y

Declared 9

years old and upwards.

FINISH

Weights 5-y-o 11st 7lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

START

The Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner. Patrick Ward & Co. Solicitors will also present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey as well as €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Blackbow (Ire) 24

H,T, 8 11-12 g Bay by Stowaway - Rinnce Moll (Accordion) Colours: RED, red & white hooped sleeves, white cap, red star Bred by: Mr B Hutchinson W P Mullins -421f-3 Owned by: Roaringwater Syndicate CARLOW Danny Mullins RACING POST VERDICT: Disappointing behind Energumene at Naas last month and hard to have confidence now. Probable SP: 25/1 Blackbow 3 N.H. wins €59,863.00 C 5/1 D.J. Mullins 11.10 (H) (TS) 8 1/2L 19L 3rd to Energumene (FR) 11.10 NAAS 13 JAN 4rn nov.ch 2m Hvy 11/4 D.J. Mullins 12.0 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Franco De Port (FR) 12.0 here 26 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 5/2 D.J. Mullins 12.0 (H) (TS) won 4 1/4L 8 1/2L from Entoucas (FR) 12.0 and Defi Bleu (FR) 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 20 14rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft

2

Captain Guinness (Ire) 24

6 11-12

g Bay by Arakan - Presenting d’Azy (Presenting) Colours: BEIGE, royal blue triple diamond & diamonds on sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Arthur Fennelly Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore -2bp1-2 Owned by: Declan Landy WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT: No match for Energumene at Naas but very talented, joint-youngest runner here can improve. Probable SP: 15/2 Captain Guinness 2 N.H. wins €16,240.00 -- Handicap Rating 150 7/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 8 1/2L 2nd to Energumene (FR) 11.10 NAAS 13 JAN 4rn nov.ch 2m Hvy 4/5Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 won 4 3/4L 28L from Midnight Run 12.0 and Jungle Junction 12.0 PUN 11 DEC 20 17rn beg.ch 2m Hvy 4/6Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 p.u. in race won by Unexcepted (FR) 12.0 TIPP 20 OCT 20 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

3 Jonathan Moore

Darver Star (Ire) 42

g Bay by Kalanisi - Maggies Oscar (Oscar) Colours: WHITE, red star, red stars on sleeves, red cap Bred by: P Cluskey & S Fanning -23132- Owned by: SSP Number Twentytwo Syndicate

TStrap,

9 11-12

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Creditable second to Franco De Port here over Christmas considering pace scenario, player. Probable SP: 9/1 Darver Star 6 N.H. wins €92,194.00 -- Handicap Rating 155 4/1 J.M. Moore 12.0 (TS) 4 1/2L 2nd to Franco De Port (FR) 12.0 here 26 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 11/10Fav J.M. Moore 11.6 (TS) 1 3/4L 8L 3rd to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 20 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy 8/13Fav K.M. Donoghue 12.0 (TS) won 12L 5 1/2L from Le Musigny (FR) 12.0 and Conflated 12.0 PUN 13 OCT 20 9rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld

4

Embittered (Ire) 42

TStrap, 7 11-12 g Bay by Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (Classic Cliche) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Con O’Keeffe Joseph Patrick O’Brien -63224Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud KILKENNY Donagh Meyler RACING POST VERDICT: Short of room here at Christmas when fourth, can progress but 15lb to find with Energumene. Probable SP: 20/1 Embittered 2 N.H. wins €15,333.00 -- Handicap Rating 144 13/2 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 (TS) 4 1/2L 9L 7 1/2L 4th to Franco De Port (FR) 12.0 here 26 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 7/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 (TS) 3L 2nd to Andy Dufresne 11.2 NAV 5 DEC 20 3rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 1f Sft 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Easywork (FR) 12.0 NAV 8 NOV 20 17rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 25 25

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2.10pm RACE 3 COLOURS COLOURS

Paul Townend

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Energumene (Fr) 24

7 11-12

g Brown by Denham Red - Olinight (April Night) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap Bred by: M Christophe Dubourg 3-111-1 Owned by: Anthony Bloom

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Natural jumper has been thoroughly impressive on both chasing starts, any rain a help. Probable SP: 5/6 Energumene (FR) 4 N.H. wins €34,525.00 -- Handicap Rating 159 10/11Fav P. Townend 11.10 won 8 1/2L 19L from Captain Guinness 11.10 and Blackbow 11.10 NAAS 13 JAN 4rn nov.ch 2m Hvy 8/13Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 18L 19L from Fort Worth Texas 11.0 and Port Stanley 12.0 GOW 20 NOV 20 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 1/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 19L 7L from Coolagh Park (GB) 11.12 and Ballymacaw 11.9 GOW 7 MAR 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

6 Jack Kennedy

-1f113-

Felix Desjy (Fr) 42

8 11-12

g Chesnut by Maresca Sorrento - Lamadoun (Smadoun) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: MME Catherine Bodin & MME Martine Boullier Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Big talent likely did too much in front here last time, bad scope after, capable of better. Probable SP: 9/1 Felix Desjy (FR) 1 flat win €6,490.00 7 N.H. wins €143,481.70 -- Handicap Rating 155 15/8Fav J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (H) 4 1/2L 9L 3rd to Franco De Port (FR) 12.0 here 26 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 13/8 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 (H) won 1 3/4L 8L from Sizing Pottsie (FR) 11.9 and Darver Star 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 20 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy 1/5Fav J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (H) won 31L 24L from Port Rashid 11.7 and Moylisha 11.7 KILL 5 OCT 20 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd

7 Bryan Cooper

Franco De Port (Fr) 42

6 11-12

g Brown by Coastal Path - Ruth (Agent Bleu) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow hoop, white sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star Bred by: M Patrick Joubert & S C E A Haras De Saint Voir 7-2p11- Owned by: Bruton Street V

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Grade 1 win here last time when benefiting from cool ride, harder task now with Energumene. Probable SP: 15/2 Franco De Port (FR) 4 N.H. wins €84,450.50 C -- Handicap Rating 156 8/1 B.J. Cooper 12.0 won 4 1/2L 9L from Darver Star 12.0 and Felix Desjy (FR) 12.0 here 26 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 8/15Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 6 1/2L 15L from Whatsnotoknow 12.0 and Front View (FR) 12.0 THU 26 NOV 20 13rn beg.ch 2m 2f Sft P. Townend 11.6 p.u. in race won by Dame de Compagnie (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 20 25rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft

8

I’m A Game Changer (Ire) 36

g Bay by Arcadio - Drinadaly (Oscar) Colours: RED, white seams, black sleeves, white cap Bred by: Kenneth Parkhill Darragh O’Keeffe 62343-3 Owned by: I’m A Game Changer Syndicate

H,T,

9 11-12

Andrew McNamara MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Never sighted behind Al Boum Photo at Tramore, impossible to fancy in this company. Probable SP: 100/1 I’m A Game Changer 4 N.H. wins €37,093.20 -- Handicap Rating 134 80/1 HR135 B. Hayes 10.13 (H) (TS) 19L 73L 3rd to Al Boum Photo (FR) 12.0 TRAM 1 JAN 5rn chse Grade 3 2m 5f 100yds Sft 28/1 Miss A. Stevens 10.9 (TS) 5 1/2L 14L 3rd to Penny Out 10.4 TRAM 13 AUG 20 11rn mdn 2m Gd 5/2 HR138 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 (TS) s/hd 8 1/2L 12L 4th to Got Trumped (GB) 12.0 ROS 3 AUG 20 8rn beg.ch 2m 118yds Yld

9 Mark Walsh

-12-p1-

Unexcepted (Fr) 109 g Brown by Anzillero - Eaton Lass (Definite Article) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: M Dominique Clayeux Owned by: John P McManus

7 11-12 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Extremely easy success on chasing bow, missed Christmas due to minor setback, unexposed. Probable SP: 5/1 Unexcepted (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,991.00 7/2 M.P. Walsh 12.0 won 8L 9L from Entoucas (FR) 12.0 and Rebel Gold 12.0 TIPP 20 OCT 20 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR137 M.P. Walsh 10.12 p.u. in race won by Thosedaysaregone 9.12 here 1 FEB 20 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld 8/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 22L 2nd to Easywork (FR) 11.11 LIM 26 DEC 19 5rn hdl 2m 4f Hvy H,T ON No. 1, 8 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3, 4

LAST YEAR 1st Notebook, 2nd Cash Back, 3rd Gallant John Joe TRAINER Henry de Bromhead WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 4 min. 15.0 sec. GOING Yielding 26

BETTING FORECAST 5-6 Energumene, 5 Unexcepted, 15-2 Captain Guinness, Franco De Port, 9 Darver Star, Felix Desjy, 20 Embittered, 25 Blackbow, 100 I’m A Game Changer

RACE 3 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

SELECTION: FRANCO DE PORT

RACE VERDICT

A cracking clash of the country’s top twomile novices. The division has presented more questions than answers this season, with the Craddockstown at Punchestown and Racing Post Novice here at Christmas run in somewhat unorthodox styles. However, ENERGUMENE has been consistently impressive and can prove himself as Shishkin’s biggest Arkle threat, with any rain a help. Darver Star and Felix Desjy are good enough to win a race like this, while Captain Guinness, only six, and Unexcepted, having just his sixth lifetime start, should improve. [Mark Boylan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ENERGUMENE Next Best: Darver Star

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2.45pm RACE 4

Trifecta Placepot

The Matheson Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 COLOURS NO / DRAW(0-150) / FORM / HORSE (Grade B)

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Distance 2m1f&57y

(Generously sponsored by Matheson)

Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions An extended handicap steeplechase

Declared 23

for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 24th January 2021.

Weights Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs

FINISH

START

Matheson will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Sean Flanagan

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ordinary World (Ire) 371

11 11-10

g Brown by Milan - Saucy Present (Presenting) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop Bred by: Dillon Family 6213-p- Owned by: C Jones

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Smart chaser at his best, off the track for a year, up against it in the circumstances. Probable SP: 20/1 Ordinary World 3 N.H. wins €22,234.50 -- Handicap Rating 149 25/1 HR152 D.N. Russell 11.10 p.u. in race won by Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 11.10 here 1 FEB 20 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 33/1 HR147 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 3 3/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to A Plus Tard (FR) 11.12 here 27 DEC 19 8rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft 1/2Fav HR149 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 won 2 3/4L 1 3/4L from Cloudy Morning 10.12 and Ard Na Carraig (GB) 11.5 BAL 20 SEP 19 5rn chse 2m 3f 110yds Gd

2

Goulane Chosen (Ire) 21

12 11-01

g Bay by Well Chosen - Vixen’s Cry (Miner’s Lamp) Colours: WHITE, red stars, red sleeves, white stars, white cap, red star Bred by: Mrs Mary O’Donnell Donal McInerney 5-34p-9 Owned by: Mrs Mary E O’Donnell

Seamus Spillane CORK

RACING POST VERDICT: Fourth at 33-1 in this race last year, two runs this term provide no encouragement. Probable SP: 50/1 Goulane Chosen 5 N.H. wins €71,795.00 -- Handicap Rating 140 80/1 HR143 D.J. McInerney 10.12 27L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 25/1 HR111 D.J. McInerney 11.5 p.u. in race won by Mattie’s Mountain 10.4 LIM 29 DEC 20 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Hvy 33/1 HR143 D.J. McInerney 11.6 2 1/2L nk 4L 4th to Eclair De Beaufeu (FR) 10.12 here 1 FEB 20 15rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld

3 Mark Walsh

Entoucas (Fr) 21

g Bay by Network - Mousse Des Bois (Chef De Clan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: M Jean Hardy 13222-4 Owned by: John P McManus

7 10-13 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Has run with credit in two handicap attempts, may struggle to reverse form with Pont Aven. Probable SP: 11/2 Entoucas (FR) 1 flat win €9,000.00 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 -- Handicap Rating 138 3/1 HR138 M.P. Walsh 10.7 5L 7L 1/2L 4th to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 100/30Fav HR138 M.P. Walsh 10.6 6L 2nd to Sizing Pottsie (FR) 11.3 FAIR 12 DEC 20 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 6/5Fav M.P. Walsh 12.0 4 1/4L 2nd to Blackbow 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 20 14rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft

4

Epson Du Houx (Fr) 24

g Brown by Diamond Boy - Pruneyle Do (Passing Sale) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: M Camille Ferchaud & M Rene Dugardin Rachael Blackmore 771f1-1 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

Hood,

7 10-13

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Progressive novice, serious contender despite going up 13lb for last month’s Naas success. Probable SP: 6/1 Epson Du Houx (FR) 3 N.H. wins €22,420.00 -- Handicap Rating 138 9/4Fav HR125 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (H) won 6 1/2L 3L from Jack Hackett 11.5 and Chalky White 10.4 NAAS 13 JAN 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m Hvy 1/1Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (H) won 8 1/2L 1 1/2L from Whereyounow 12.0 and Wild Desire 11.0 CLON 3 DEC 20 13rn beg.ch 2m 49yds Hvy 8/1 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 fell in race won by Andy Dufresne 12.0 WEX 26 OCT 20 11rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy Continued Overleaf >>>

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2.45pm RACE 4

COLOURS

COLOURS

Danny Mullins

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

Aven (Ire) 21 / FORM / HORSE 5NO / DRAW Pont

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10-12 AGE / Hood, WEIGHT 8/ TRAINER

g Bay by Doyen - Behlaya (Kahyasi) Colours: PINK, light blue cross sashes, quartered cap Bred by: Degner Limited u-p94-2 Owned by: Roderick Ryan & Thomas B Breen & M D Minch

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Ran well here in December, Fairyhouse second confirms him as one of the leading candidates. Probable SP: 5/1 Pont Aven 2 N.H. wins €14,784.00 -- Handicap Rating 137 10/1 HR132 D.E. Mullins 10.3 5L 2nd to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 25/1 HR130 J.M. Moore 11.5 1 3/4L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 66/1 HR132 D.J. McInerney 10.6 30L 9th of 10fn, 17rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 10.11 PUN 14 NOV 20 Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 3f 150yds Sft/Hvy

6 Jody McGarvey

Aramax (GER) 21

TStrap,

g Bay by Maxios - Aramina (In The Wings) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star Bred by: Gestut Rottgen 11080-1 Owned by: John P McManus

5 10-11

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Interesting in first handicap chase after beating Port Stanley at Fairyhouse recently. Probable SP: 8/1 Aramax (GER) 4 N.H. wins €81,180.00 -- Handicap Rating 141 14/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 (TS) won 2 1/2L 17L from Port Stanley 12.0 and Alfa Mix (GB) 12.0 FAIR 16 JAN 13rn beg.ch 2m 1f Hvy 10/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 86L last of 10fn, 12rn to Unexcepted (FR) 12.0 TIPP 20 OCT 20 beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 7/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 13L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Tiger Voice (FR) 12.0 GAL 7 SEP 20 beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Sft

7 Hugh Morgan (5) -0564f-

Jan Maat (GER) 42

CPiece,

g Grey by Electric Beat - Jeanine (Neshad) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: Gestut Trona Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

8 10-11

RACING POST VERDICT: Was in the process of running a fine race when falling at the last here at Christmas. Probable SP: 14/1 Jan Maat (GER) 3 N.H. wins €34,518.00 -- Handicap Rating 136 33/1 HR135 H. Morgan 11.5 (CP) fell in race won by Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 11/1 HR136 M.P. O’Connor 10.4 1 3/4L 8 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Abbey Magic 10.9 CK 18 OCT 20 8rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 1f 160yds Gd 5/1 HR137 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 14L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Smithscorner 9.7 GAL 29 JUL 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 54yds Yld/Sft

8 Ricky Doyle

Mitchouka (Fr) 41

g Bay by Creachadoir - Minnaloushe (Black Minnaloushe) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop Bred by: Dr Georges Sandor -13636- Owned by: C Jones

7 10-11 Gearoid O’Loughlin MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Has been running over longer distances, drop in trip may suit but has plenty to prove. Probable SP: 25/1 Mitchouka (FR) 3 flat wins €39,450.00 5 N.H. wins €55,403.50 -- Handicap Rating 136 20/1 HR136 Mr B.W. Harvey 10.5 17L 6th of 18fn, 22rn to Castlebawn West 11.10 here 27 DEC 20 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld 10/1 HR136 R.A. Doyle 11.7 9L 3 3/4L 3rd to Annamix (FR) 11.7 GOW 20 NOV 20 4rn chse 2m 4f Hvy D.J. McInerney 10.12 18L 6th of 13fn, 20rn to Imperial Aura 11.5 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 20 hcp chse Listed (0-145)2m 4f 44yds Sft

9

Port Stanley (Ire) 21

CPiece, 7 10-10 g Bay by Papal Bull - Prairie Moonlight (Monsun) Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, white stars on sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Robbie Power 21332-2 Owned by: Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge RACING POST VERDICT: Consistent in novice races but failed to cope with Aramax when odds-on at Fairyhouse. Probable SP: 12/1 Port Stanley 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 8/11Fav HR132 R.M. Power 12.0 2 1/2L 2nd to Aramax (GER) 11.8 FAIR 16 JAN 13rn beg.ch 2m 1f Hvy 6/4Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 1L 2nd to Front View (FR) 12.0 FAIR 12 DEC 20 11rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 5/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 18L 19L 3rd to Energumene (FR) 12.0 GOW 20 NOV 20 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy

(Fr) 100 10 Andalusa f Grey by Martaline - Cadix (Califet)

6 10-08

Colours: RED & YELLOW QUARTERED, black sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited W P Mullins 131133Owned by: Lansdowne Partnership CARLOW Bryan Cooper RACING POST VERDICT: Ordinary over hurdles, much better as a chaser but limitations apparent in the autumn. Probable SP: 20/1 Andalusa (FR) 3 N.H. wins €25,370.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 9/4 HR134 P. Townend 11.9 16L 2 1/2L 3rd to Western Victory 11.2 CLON 29 OCT 20 8rn chse 2m 2f 27yds Sft 11/8Fav HR135 P. Townend 11.0 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Benruben 11.3 ROS 28 SEP 20 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 130yds Gd 9/4 HR127 P. Townend 11.2 won 16L 10L from Anything Will Do 11.9 and Knock On Steel 11.6 LIST 20 SEP 20 5rn nov.ch 2m 1f Gd 30

The Matheson Handicap Steeplechase (0-150) (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Capuccimix (Fr) 24

8 10-08

g Grey by Al Namix - Capuccina (Lavirco) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Bred by: MME France Dagniaux, M Gunnar Nordqvist & MME Nicole Braem Henry de Darragh O’Keeffe Bromhead 21586-7 Owned by: Robcour WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT: Soundly beaten in seventh behind stablemate Epson Du Houx at Naas, others much preferred. Probable SP: 25/1 Capuccimix (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,331.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 9/2 HR134 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 21L 7th of 10 to Epson Du Houx (FR) 11.5 NAAS 13 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m Hvy 14/1 HR136 Rachael Blackmore 10.4 20L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Sizing Pottsie (FR) 11.3 FAIR 12 DEC 20 Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/ Hvy 9/2 HR136 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 24L 8th of 11 to Chatham Street Lad 10.11 CK 22 NOV 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Hvy

12 Or Jaune De Somoza (Fr) 21 Jack Kennedy

-5f67-5

g Chesnut by Bernebeau - Planete D’o (Son Of Silver) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, blue cap Bred by: Mme Laurence Curti Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

CPiece,

9 10-08

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Signs of a return to his best at Fairyhouse but appears held by Pont Aven and Entoucas. Probable SP: 16/1 Or Jaune De Somoza (FR) 3 N.H. wins €31,356.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 50/1 HR133 J.W. Kennedy 10.3 (CP) 16L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 50/1 HR134 K.C. Sexton 11.9 20L 7th of 14fn, 17rn to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 20/1 HR135 G. Brouder 10.4 18L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV 20 Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Sft

13 The Shunter (Ire) 83 Brian Hayes

g Bay by Stowaway - Tornado Lady (Gulland) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap Bred by: James O’Connor -41141- Owned by: Paul Byrne

H,T,

8 10-07

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Has won three of his last four races including Greatwood Hurdle last time, obvious chance. Probable SP: 7/1 The Shunter 3 N.H. wins €66,875.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 R. M. Power 10.0 (H) (TS) won 3L hd from Ballyandy (GB) 11.12 and Tegerek (FR) 9.11 CHELTENHAM 15 NOV 20 14rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Sft 11/2 B. Hayes 11.2 (H) 1 3/4L 3 1/4L 7L 4th to Home By The Lee 11.2 CK 1 NOV 20 11rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 11/10Fav B. Hayes 12.0 (H) won 18L 19L from Enjoy D’allen (FR) 12.0 and Last Encounter 11.9 PUN 30 SEP 20 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 190yds Yld/Sft

14 Arvico Bleu (Ire) 21

g Bay by Arvico - Sharifa (King’s Theatre) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, yellow cap Bred by: Noel Gowen Emma Twomey (7) -7244-0 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

TStrap,

9 10-06

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: 0-11 over fences, some fair placed form but unlikely to make the breakthrough here. Probable SP: 28/1 Arvico Bleu 1 N.H. win €6,776.00 -- Handicap Rating 131 20/1 HR131 Rachael Blackmore 10.3 (TS) 36L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 5/1 HR132 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (TS) 1L 13L 6 1/2L 4th to Front View (FR) 12.0 FAIR 12 DEC 20 11rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR132 H. Morgan 10.13 (TS) 5L hd 2 3/4L 4th to Chatham Street Lad 10.11 CK 22 NOV 20 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Hvy

15 Top Moon (Fr) 21 J J Slevin

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Courtaline (Martaline) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, qtd cap Bred by: M Laurent Huau, Mme Josiane Huau & M Patrice Huau 07660-0 Owned by: John P McManus

TStrap,

6 10-06

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Down the field in Fairyhouse event in which Pont Aven was second and Entoucas took fourth. Probable SP: 33/1 Top Moon (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,726.50 -- Handicap Rating 131 33/1 HR133 J.J. Slevin 10.3 29L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 16/1 HR134 J.S. McGarvey 11.9 (TS) 32L 10th of 14fn, 17rn to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 16/1 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 58L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Captain Guinness 12.0 PUN 11 DEC 20 beg.ch 2m Hvy

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Continued Overleaf >>>

2.45pm RACE 4 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

16 Bel Ami De Sivola (Fr) 21 Denis O’Regan

TStrap,

g Bay by Network - Notting Hill (Garde Royale) Colours: ORANGE, orange & white striped cap Bred by: M Gilles Trapenard 5p-p2-0 Owned by: Aidan J O’Ryan & T Howley Jnr

10 10-05

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Fairyhouse second in November was encouraging, recent run at same venue much less so. Probable SP: 33/1 Bel Ami De Sivola (FR) 4 N.H. wins €54,100.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 28/1 HR130 B.J. Cooper 10.3 (TS) 65L last of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 33/1 HR128 B.J. Cooper 10.4 (TS) 9L 2nd to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV 20 11rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Sft (PtoP) B O’Neill p.u. in race won by Ned Stark LOUGHBRICKLAND 14-NOV-20 9r1f Open 3m Hvy

17 Kildorrery (Ire) 21

8 10-05

g Bay by Arakan - Killeen Castle (Indian Danehill) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sash, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow star Bred by: Mrs Thomas Walsh Conor McNamara (5) 47p33-8 Owned by: Mrs Thomas J Walsh

T M Walsh KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: 1-16 over fences, on a long losing sequence now, hard to be confident about his chance. Probable SP: 25/1 Kildorrery 3 N.H. wins €21,868.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 25/1 HR130 C.P. McNamara 9.12 21L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 5/1 HR130 C.P. McNamara 10.1 9L 4L 3rd to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV 20 11rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Sft 80/1 HR130 D.F. O’Regan 11.6 1/2L 13L 3rd to Castlegrace Paddy 11.12 NAV 8 NOV 20 6rn chse Grade 2 2m Sft/Hvy

18 Emily Moon (Ire) 42 Sean O’Keeffe

f Bay by Beneficial - Wood Lily (Definite Article) Colours: PINK, white diamonds and slvs., qtd. cap Bred by: Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough 133553- Owned by: Mrs P Myerscough

7 10-04 Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: Closely matched with Pont Aven here last time with the pair clear of A Wave Of The Sea. Probable SP: 10/1 Emily Moon 4 N.H. wins €33,182.00 -- Handicap Rating 129 7/2Fav HR126 P.D. Kennedy 11.1 1 3/4L nk 3rd to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 100/30Fav HR126 R.M. Power 11.7 8L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Mega Mindy (FR) 10.12 FAIR 29 NOV 20 hcp chse 2m 4f Sft 28/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 25L 5th of 7 to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 20 nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy

19 A Wave Of The Sea (Ire) 42

g Bay by Born To Sea - Je T’Adore (Montjeu) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap Bred by: John Yarr Simon Torrens (5) 941375- Owned by: John P McManus

5 10-03 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Has a bit to find with Pont Aven and Emily Moon on running here last time, prone to error. Probable SP: 14/1 A Wave Of The Sea 2 flat wins €19,404.00 4 N.H. wins €113,015.50 C -- Handicap Rating 133 11/2 HR133 J.J. Slevin 11.1 16L 5th of 14fn, 17rn to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 16/1 M.P. Walsh 10.12 38L last of 7 to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 20 nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy 15/8Fav M.P. Walsh 10.8 2 1/4L hd 3rd to Zarkareva (FR) 10.1 PUN 14 OCT 20 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Yld

20 Scheu Time (Ire) 48 Kevin Brouder

TStrap,

8 10-03

g Brown by Arakan - Time Limit (Alzao) Colours: PINK, white seams, pink sleeves, white cap Bred by: Aidan Fogarty 741302- Owned by: Fiveohclock Syndicate

J A Nash KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: Takes a sharp rise in class now following second placing in 2m2f handicap chase at Thurles. Probable SP: 16/1 Scheu Time 4 N.H. wins €36,056.60 -- Handicap Rating 128 9/1 HR125 G. Brouder 11.8 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Jack Dillinger 11.8 THU 20 DEC 20 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f Sft 33/1 HR129 G. Brouder 10.3 (TS) 18L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Advanced Virgo 10.2 FAIR 29 NOV 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 11/2 HR125 G. Brouder 10.13 (TS) 8L 2 3/4L 3rd to Bridge Native 11.1 DRYL 30 OCT 20 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Yld

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The Matheson Handicap Steeplechase (0-150) (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER RESERVES

21 Timoteo (Fr) 42

8 10-03

g Bay by Diamond Green - Goldnella (Goldneyev) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange epaulettes, light blue cap Bred by: Patricia Poulain & Richard Gallardo Jack Wildman (7) 8p-540- Owned by: Middleham Park Racing Ireland

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: First reserve, poor run here on latest in race in which Grand Partner was runner-up. Probable SP: No Odds Timoteo (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,958.40 -- Handicap Rating 128 11/1 HR129 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 66L last of 14fn, 17rn to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 7/2 HR129 J.W. Kennedy 10.5 9L 4L 1/2L 4th to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV 20 11rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Sft 10/1 HR129 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 15L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Bridge Native 11.1 DRYL 30 OCT 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Yld

22 Ujumpthelastuwin (GB) 40 Jonathan Moore

g Bay by Multiplex - Rosa Canina (Bustino) Colours: RED & BLACK QUARTERED, striped sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Mr & Mrs W O D Tilley 951433- Owned by: Michael J Lynch

7 10-00 Gavin Cromwell MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Second reserve, has been running well in novice races and has potential for improvement. Probable SP: No Odds Ujumpthelastuwin (GB) 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 5/2Fav HR125 C.P. McNamara 11.0 8L s/hd 3rd to Dinny Lacey 11.2 LIM 28 DEC 20 10rn nov.ch 2m 1f 160yds Hvy 4/1 J.M. Moore 11.5 1L nk 3rd to Farmix (FR) 11.5 FAIR 13 NOV 20 11rn nov.ch 2m Hvy 80/1 J.M. Moore 12.0 2 3/4L 7L 10L 4th to Easywork (FR) 12.0 NAV 8 NOV 20 17rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

23 Grand Partner (Ire) 35

g Bay by Millenary - Bens Partner (Beneficial) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: W R Jackson 10912-7 Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

13 9-13 Thomas Mullins KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Third reserve, likes this venue, 1-18 over fences, good second here on penultimate start.. Probable SP: No Odds Grand Partner 2 flat wins €14,157.00 8 N.H. wins €86,950.00 C -- Handicap Rating 124 15/2 HR125 Jack Brendan Foley 10.12 36L 7th of 8 to Treacysenniscorthy 11.5 CK 2 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR122 Jack Brendan Foley 10.4 1 3/4L 2nd to Uisce Beatha 10.8 here 26 DEC 20 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 33/1 HR115 Jack Brendan Foley 10.8 won 1 1/2L nk from Halsafari 11.5 and Gold Des Bois (FR) 11.6 PUN 15 NOV 20 10rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 40yds Hvy HOOD ON No. 4, 5 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 6, 14, 15, 16, 20 CHEEKPIECE ON No. 7, 9, 12 H,T ON No. 13

LAST YEAR 1st Eclair De Beaufeu, 2nd Paloma Blue, 3rd Charlie Stout TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 4 min. 17.7 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5 Pont Aven, 11-2 Entoucas, 6 Epson Du Houx, 7 The Shunter, 8 Aramax, 10 Emily Moon, 12 Port Stanley, 14 A Wave Of The Sea, Jan Maat, 16 Or Jaune De Somoza, Scheu Time, 20 Andalusa, Ordinary World, 25 Capuccimix, Kildorrery, Mitchouka, 28 Arvico Bleu, 33 Bel Ami De Sivola, Top Moon, 50 Goulane Chosen

RACE 4 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Having beaten Ballyandy with a fair amount to spare in the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham THE SHUNTER is taken to follow up on his handicap chase debut. Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: THE SHUNTER Next Best: Emily Moon

SELECTION: EMILY MOON

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE CHANELLE PHARMA IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE (GRADE 1)

ABACADABRAS Won three of his five races last season, and honourable in defeat behind Envoi Allen in the Royal Bond and behind Shishkin in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Probably needed the race at Down Royal on return. Made amends in the Morgiana Hurdle, coping better than runner-up Saint Roi with the muddling pace.

Valid veterinary excuse for below-par run behind Sharjah here at Christmas.

HONEYSUCKLE Unbeaten mare. Nine wins have included this race 12 months ago, with Petit Mouchoir third and a below-par Sharjah in sixth.

Beat Benie Des Dieux in a tactically-run Mares’ Hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham.

Not overly convincing in landing Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse in November, but should be closer to a peak for defence of her title.

The 7lb mares’ allowance is a major asset to her.

PETIT MOUCHOIR Won this race for Henry de Bromhead in 2017. Has often run well in top-level races, including last year when third in this event, fifth in the Champion Hurdle, and a gallant third in Galway Hurdle. Had first run since returning to Gordon Elliott (for whom he won the 2015 Goffs Land Rover Bumper) when a spirited third behind Sharjah here at Christmas.

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW THE CHANELLE PHARMA IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE (GRADE 1)

SAINT ROI Started 2020 with Tramore maiden win and took rise in class in his stride with smooth County Hurdle win, availing of 12lb concession from stable’s subsequent Galway Hurdle winner Aramon. Easy winner of Grade 3 at Tipperary on return and only just denied

by Abacadabras in the Morgiana. Questions to answer now following tame fourth behind Sharjah on latest.

SALDIER Grade 1 juvenile hurdle winner at Punchestown in 2018. Returned from a year off to beat Petit Mouchoir in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown last season, with Sharjah back in fourth.

Absent for another 409 days until return here at Christmas when raced a bit freely and eased after chance had gone to finish a remote sixth.

SHARJAH Accounted for Honeysuckle’s stablemate Aspire Tower and four of these rivals when winning the Grade 1 Matheson Hurdle over course and trip at the Christmas fixture for the third consecutive year. Did not jump well when sixth behind Honeysuckle in this last year, but underlined his qualities with a fine second behind Epatante in the Champion Hurdle. Highest-rated runner in the race.

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3.15pm RACE 5

Trifecta Placepot

The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle of €150,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Chanelle Pharma)

Winner €84,000 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 Race conditions A hurdle for four years old and upwards.

Weights 4-y-o 10st 12lbs; 5-y-o 11st 11lbs 6-y-o and up

Distance 2m

START

FINISH

11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 6

Chanelle Pharma will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Jack Kennedy

Abacadabras (Fr) 39

g Bay by Davidoff - Cadoubelle Des As (Cadoudal) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Mme E Van Haaren 1-2215- Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER TStrap,

7 11-12

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Beat Saint Roi in slow-run Morgiana Hurdle, valid veterinary excuse here at Christmas. Probable SP: 8/1 Abacadabras (FR) 5 N.H. wins €151,609.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 158 3/1 HR158 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (TS) 23L 5th of 7 to Sharjah (FR) 11.12 here 29 DEC 20 hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 13/8 HR158 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won nk s/hd from Saint Roi (FR) 11.12 and Jason The Militant 11.12 PUN 15 NOV 20 5rn hdl Grade 1 2m 40yds Hvy 8/15Fav HR158 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 4 1/2L 2nd to Aspire Tower 11.6 DRYL 30 OCT 20 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

2 Bryan Cooper

Petit Mouchoir (Fr) 39

g Grey by Al Namix - Arnette (Denham Red) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Bred by: M Philip Gueret -35233- Owned by: Noel Moran & Mrs Valerie Moran

CPiece,

10 11-12

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Won this in 2017 and third last year, faces big task now as senior member of the field. Probable SP: 16/1 Petit Mouchoir (FR) 5 N.H. wins €198,732.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 157 28/1 HR157 B.J. Cooper 11.12 (CP) 2L 3L 3rd to Sharjah (FR) 11.12 here 29 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 25/1 HR155 H. Morgan 11.3 (CP) 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Aramon (GER) 11.10 GAL 30 JUL 20 19rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Yld 11/10Fav HR157 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 (CP) 2L 2nd to Aramon (GER) 12.0 TIPP 26 JUN 20 14rn hdl Grade 3 2m Gd/Yld

3 Mark Walsh

Saint Roi (Fr) 39

g Brown by Coastal Path - Sainte Vigne (Saint Des Saints) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: P E Guilloux, Jack Thomas, F B Dasque -11124- Owned by: John P McManus

6 11-12 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Second in Morgiana Hurdle, questions to answer now following tame fourth behind Sharjah. Probable SP: 11/2 Saint Roi (FR) 3 N.H. wins €93,646.50 D -- Handicap Rating 157 13/8Fav HR157 M.P. Walsh 11.12 2L 3L 3/4L 4th to Sharjah (FR) 11.12 here 29 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 10/11Fav HR156 M.P. Walsh 11.12 nk 2nd to Abacadabras (FR) 11.12 PUN 15 NOV 20 5rn hdl Grade 1 2m 40yds Hvy 4/7Fav HR151 M.P. Walsh 11.2 won 5 1/2L 1/2L from Tigris River 11.2 and Wonder Laish (GB) 11.2 TIPP 4 OCT 20 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m Gd

4 Paul Townend

1f-1-6-

Saldier (Fr) 39 g Bay by Soldier Hollow - Salve Evita (Monsun) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Bred by: Soc Agricola SS Le Ginestre Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

7 11-12 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Eased after chance had gone to finish a remote sixth behind Sharjah here on seasonal debut. Probable SP: 12/1 Saldier (FR) 2 flat wins €26,000.00 3 N.H. wins €126,316.00 D -- Handicap Rating 159 10/1 HR159 P. Townend 11.12 31L 6th of 7 to Sharjah (FR) 11.12 here 29 DEC 20 hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 7/1 HR156 D.E. Mullins 11.10 won 1 1/2L 1L from Petit Mouchoir (FR) 11.10 and Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 PUN 16 NOV 19 5rn hdl Grade 1 2m 110yds Sft 13/8Fav HR152 R. Walsh 11.10 fell in race won by Espoir D’allen (FR) 11.8 NAAS 10 NOV 18 6rn hdl Grade 3 2m Gd/Yld Continued Overleaf >>>

3.15pm RACE 5 COLOURS

Mr P W Mullins

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Sharjah (Fr) 39

8 11-12

TStrap,

g Bay by Doctor Dino - Saaryeh (Royal Academy) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & light green cap Bred by: Ecurie Haras De Beauvoir -62401- Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: 2020 Champion Hurdle second, Matheson Hurdle winner last time for third year in a row. Probable SP: 2/1 Career record 143 runs, 15 wins, 60 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €143,947 Sharjah (FR) 1 flat win €12,000.00 7 N.H. wins €460,056.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 164 11/2 HR164 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 (TS) won 2L 3L from Aspire Tower 11.9 and Petit Mouchoir (FR) 11.12 here 29 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 5/2Fav HR94 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 (TS) 4 1/4L 10th of 20 to Princess Zoe (GER) 10.10 GAL 27 JUL 20 hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Sft 4/1 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.11 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Dalton Highway 9.0 CUR 28 JUN 20 18rn Ext hcp 2m Gd

6

Honeysuckle (GB) 69

7 11-05

f Bay by Sulamani - First Royal (Lando) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Bred by: Dr G W Guy Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore 11-111- Owned by: Kenneth Alexander WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT: Unbeaten mare, nine wins have included this race last year, 7lb allowance a major asset. Probable SP: 6/4 Honeysuckle (GB) 9 N.H. wins €441,821.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 159 4/11Fav HR159 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 won 1/2L hd from Ronald Pump (GB) 11.12 and Beacon Edge 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 20 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft Rachael Blackmore 11.5 won 1/2L 6 1/2L from Benie Des Dieux (FR) 11.5 and Elfile (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 20 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Sft 8/11Fav HR158 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from Darver Star 11.10 and Petit Mouchoir (FR) 11.10 here 1 FEB 20 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m Yld TONGUE STRAP ON No. 1, 5 CHEEKPIECE ON No. 2

LAST YEAR 1st Honeysuckle, 2nd Darver Star, 3rd Petit Mouchoir TRAINER Henry de Bromhead WEIGHT 11-3 TIME 3 min. 49.3 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Honeysuckle, 2 Sharjah, 11-2 Saint Roi, 8 Abacadabras, 12 Saldier, 16 Petit Mouchoir

RACE 5 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Last year’s winner HONEYSUCKLE remains unbeaten after a hard-earned Hatton’s Grace success and can again exploit the 7lb mares’ allowance. Henry de Bromhead’s star excepted, this is a rematch of the Matheson Hurdle, won for the third time in a row by Sharjah who had an off-day in this event last year before showing his true form when second in the Champion Hurdle. He should again have the measure of the four he beat here at Christmas. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: HONEYSUCKLE Next Best: Sharjah SELECTION: SHARJAH

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3.50pm RACE 6

Trifecta Placepot

The Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) of €125,000 (0-150) (Grade B) (Registered as the Liffey Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes Coral)

Distance 2m

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Sixth €2,500 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for four

Declared 25

years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 24th January 2021.

Weights Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs

START

FINISH

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Paul Townend

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Buildmeupbuttercup (GB) 39

H,T,

7 11-10

f Chesnut by Sixties Icon - Eastern Paramour Colours: YELLOW, black horse, yellow sleeves, dual black pinstripes, yellow cap, black tassel Bred by: W A Harrison-Allan W P Mullins 315116- Owned by: J Turner CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Fifth as 5-1fav in this last year off 13lb lower, must bounce back from poor Christmas run. Probable SP: 9/1 Buildmeupbuttercup (GB) 1 flat win €10,047.00 6 N.H. wins €60,474.90 D -- Handicap Rating 145 8/1 HR145 D.J. Mullins 11.7 (H) (TS) 33L last of 6fn, 7rn to Concertista (FR) 11.9 here 29 DEC 20 hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 3/1 HR143 P. Townend 11.5 (H) won ns 12L from Elimay (FR) 11.5 and Black Tears (GB) 11.1 PUN 15 NOV 20 5rn hdl Listed 2m 2f 120yds Hvy 8/11Fav HR143 P. Townend 11.8 (H) (TS) won 1/2L 14L from Rhythm Divine 10.11 and Emily Moon 11.1 GOW 2 OCT 20 7rn hdl Listed 2m Gd

2 Brian Hayes

Stratum (GB) 95

g Bay by Dansili - Lunar Phase (Galileo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap Bred by: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd 4-p720- Owned by: Anthony Bloom

8 11-08 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Very useful staying type on the Flat may need slightly further to be seen at his best. Probable SP: 12/1 Stratum (GB) 4 flat wins €324,734.20 2 N.H. wins €17,864.00 -- Handicap Rating 143 Jordan Childs 8.9 20L 20th of 22fn, 23rn to Twilight Payment 8.10 FLEMINGTON 3 NOV 20 hcp Group 1 2m Gd Jason Watson 9.3 3/4L 2nd to Enbihaar 9.0 YORK 21 AUG 20 7rn Group 2 2m 56yds Gd 16/1 HR144 R.M. Power 11.10 22L 7th of 13fn, 18rn to Great White Shark (FR) 11.1 GAL 31 JUL 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Sft

3

Blue Sari (Fr) 370

g Bay by Saddex - Blue Aster (Astarabad) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap Bred by: M L Bloodstock Ltd Donal McInerney 1214-p- Owned by: John P McManus

6 11-05 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Second to Envoi Allen in 2019 Champion Bumper, poor on last two starts and off for a year. Probable SP: 12/1 Blue Sari (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,446.50 D -- Handicap Rating 140 13/2 M.P. Walsh 11.9 p.u. in race won by Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.10 here 2 FEB 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 6/4 M.P. Walsh 11.7 8L 12L 20L 4th to Abacadabras (FR) 11.10 here 27 DEC 19 4rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 3/10Fav M.P. Walsh 11.7 won 1/2L 1/2L from The Bosses Oscar 11.7 and Brinkley (FR) 11.7 PUN 16 NOV 19 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft

40

The Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) (0-150) (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

4 Jody McGarvey

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ciel De Neige (Fr) 40

6 11-03

g Bay by Authorized - In Caso Di Neve (Country Reel) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star Bred by: Gregor Visher 2-2051- Owned by: John P McManus

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Won as expected at Limerick, always knocking on the door in handicaps like this, feared. Probable SP: 10/1 Ciel De Neige (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D -- Handicap Rating 138 1/8Fav HR138 J.S. McGarvey 11.6 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Castle Town House 11.6 and Street Value 11.6 LIM 28 DEC 20 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 13/2 HR138 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 6L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Advanced Virgo 10.2 FAIR 29 NOV 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft M.P. Walsh 11.1 21L 15th of 23fn, 24rn to Saint Roi (FR) 10.13 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 20 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft

5 Jonathan Moore

Gabynako (Fr) 24

6 11-03

g Bay by Tirwanako - Gunboatfrance (Gunboat Diplomacy) Colours: YELLOW, black stars, black sleeves, dark blue cap, light blue star Bred by: Marie Pallot Gavin Cromwell 32213-3 Owned by: Mick & Molly Syndicate MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Third to Bob Olinger in Grade 1 last time, could be big player if handling drop to 2m. Probable SP: 12/1 Gabynako (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D -- Handicap Rating 138 13/2 HR132 J.M. Moore 11.12 6 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Bob Olinger 11.12 NAAS 13 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy 11/2 HR132 J.M. Moore 11.4 6L 3/4L 3rd to Ashdale Bob 11.4 NAV 18 DEC 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 4/6Fav J.M. Moore 12.0 won 6 1/2L 6 1/2L from Envious Editor 12.0 and Battle Of Actium 12.0 NAAS 21 NOV 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

6

The Very Man (Ire) 69

TStrap,

g Bay by Jeremy - Mill Meadow (Kalanisi) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: G Merrigan Conor McNamara (5) 1114u6- Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

7 11-02

Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Absent since down the field in the Royal Bond, must step up but rider’s 5lb claim a plus. Probable SP: 22/1 The Very Man 5 N.H. wins €49,538.00 D -- Handicap Rating 137 18/1 HR138 R.M. Power 11.12 (TS) 13L 6th of 7 to Ballyadam 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 20 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 14/1 HR138 G. Brouder 10.13 (TS) u.r. in race won by Cayd Boy (FR) 11.2 DRYL 31 OCT 20 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 100yds Sft 9/2 HR138 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 (TS) 8L 8L 30L 4th to Shewearsitwell 10.10 TIPP 4 OCT 20 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Gd

7 Donagh Meyler

243///-

Wakea (USA) 1169

10 11-01

H,T,

g Bay by Cape Cross - Imiloa (Kingmambo) Colours: WHITE, red seams, red stars on sleeves, white cap, red stars Bred by: Sanford R Robertson Owned by: Gary Ryan

Karl Thornton DUBLIN

RACING POST VERDICT: Capable operator is very difficult to assess having been absent since November 2017. Probable SP: 50/1 Wakea (USA) 3 flat wins €19,289.90 2 N.H. wins €29,750.00 D -- Handicap Rating 136 MrJ. C. Barry 11.4 (H) (TS) 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Lil Rockerfeller (USA) 11.0 ASCOT 25 NOV 17 5rn hdl Grade 2 2m 3f 58yds Gd /Sft 16/1 HR144 Mr J.C. Barry 11.2 (H) (TS) 4 1/2L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Melon (GB) 11.2 DRYL 3 NOV 17 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m Sft 16/1 HR142 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 (H) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Campeador (FR) 11.12 PUN 18 OCT 17 8rn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

8 Mr J C Gainford (7) -12ff0-

Eclair De Beaufeu (Fr) 41 g Bay by Monitor Closely - Tenebreuse Gemm (Visionary) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: M Mickael Renaud Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

7 11-00 Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Disappointed over Christmas but some from stable ran below par then, better than that run. Probable SP: 22/1 Eclair De Beaufeu (FR) 2 flat wins €11,500.00 4 N.H. wins €85,791.50 C D -- Handicap Rating 135 10/1 HR135 J.R. Wildman 11.3 31L 15th of 17fn, 20rn to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 here 27 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 8/1 HR135 J.R. Wildman 10.9 fell in race won by Advanced Virgo 10.2 FAIR 29 NOV 20 13rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 100/30 HR153 M.P. Walsh 11.3 fell in race won by Castlegrace Paddy 11.12 NAV 8 NOV 20 6rn chse Grade 2 2m Sft/Hvy

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Continued Overleaf >>>

3.50pm RACE 6 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

9 J J Slevin

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Front View (Fr) 21

g Grey by Konig Turf - Tumavue (Dom Alco) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, red cap Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited 20531-u Owned by: John P McManus

6 10-13 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Fascinating candidate off 134 now reverting to hurdles after chasing unseat, follow leads. Probable SP: 12/1 Front View (FR) 3 N.H. wins €24,593.00 D -- Handicap Rating 134 6/1 HR136 J.S. McGarvey 10.5 u.r. in race won by Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy 11/4 M.P. Walsh 12.0 won 1L 13L from Port Stanley 12.0 and Raya Time (FR) 11.7 FAIR 12 DEC 20 11rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 7/2 J.J. Slevin 12.0 6 1/2L 15L 3rd to Franco De Port (FR) 12.0 THU 26 NOV 20 13rn beg.ch 2m 2f Sft

10 Hearts Are Trumps (Ire) 69

g Bay by Oscar - Polly’s Present (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, qtd cap Bred by: Colman O’Flynn Jnr Miss A B O’Connor (5) 028407- Owned by: John P McManus

8 10-13 Desmond McDonogh MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Very admirable sort deserves a turn in one of these big handicaps, vulnerable to improver. Probable SP: 25/1 Hearts Are Trumps 3 N.H. wins €33,854.00 -- Handicap Rating 134 40/1 HR136 N.P. Madden 11.3 10L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Advanced Virgo 10.2 FAIR 29 NOV 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 20/1 HR138 J.S. McGarvey 11.6 54L last of 13fn, 17rn to Cayd Boy (FR) 11.2 DRYL 31 OCT 20 hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 100yds Sft 9/2 S.D. Torrens 9.11 3 3/4L 3L nk 4th to Arcadian Sunrise 10.2 THU 8 OCT 20 13rn mdn 2m Sft

11 Hes A Hardy Bloke (Ire) 35 Sean Flanagan

TStrap,

g Bay by Aizavoski - Talk of Rain (Turgeon) Colours: RED, royal blue sleeves, red cap, royal blue star Bred by: Mr Nick Blanchfield p2131-1 Owned by: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

6 10-13 Noel Meade MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Outclassed rivals at Cork, big step up now, no handicap experience but mark looks workable. Probable SP: 12/1 Hes A Hardy Bloke 3 N.H. wins €20,945.00 D -- Handicap Rating 134 11/8Fav HR125 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) won 4L nk from Takarengo 10.8 and Annie Pender 11.0 CK 2 JAN 6rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 100/30 J.M. Moore 12.0 (TS) won 4L 5L from Envious Editor 12.0 and Captain Kangaroo 12.0 PUN 11 DEC 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Hvy 100/30 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 12L 18L 3rd to Ballyadam 12.0 DRYL 31 OCT 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft

12 Dommage Pour Toi (Fr) 40 Robbie Power

g Bay by Magadan - Phenyl Des Mottes (Bonnet Rouge) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Bred by: Mme Karine Perreau & Mme Claudie Poirier -u3740- Owned by: Robcour

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Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: No fireworks in Pertemps qualifier at Christmas, unsure how he’ll fare down to this trip. Probable SP: 28/1 Dommage Pour Toi (FR) 1 N.H. win €25,075.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 25/1 HR135 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 (TS) 40L 15th of 17fn, 20rn to Dandy Mag (FR) 10.13 here 28 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 13/8Fav HR136 D. Robinson 11.11 1/2L 6 1/2L 1L 4th to Jack Hackett 11.9 KILB 4 SEP 20 13rn beg.ch 2m 3f 200yds Yld 5/4Fav HR136 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 15L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Razoul 11.13 TRAM 18 JUL 20 beg.ch 2m 5f Yld

13 Eskylane (Ire) 50 Denis O’Regan

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g Bay by Flemensfirth - Maple Lady (Saddlers’ Hall) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, yellow & white halved sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Mr H McDaid Gordon Elliott -15155- Owned by: K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Champion Bumper fifth, not progressed as expected from winning hurdles bow, handicap debut. Probable SP: 11/1 Eskylane 2 N.H. wins €13,285.50 D -- Handicap Rating 133 10/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 17L last of 5fn, 7rn to Ashdale Bob 11.4 NAV 18 DEC 20 nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 5/4Fav D.F. O’Regan 11.3 6 1/2L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to N’golo 11.7 NAV 8 NOV 20 nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy 8/11Fav K.M. Donoghue 12.0 won 1/2L 4 1/2L from Gabynako (FR) 12.0 and Barbary Master (GB) 12.0 PUN 14 OCT 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

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The Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) (0-150) (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

14 Champagne Gold (Ire) 76

g Bay by Presenting - Kon Tiky (Perrault) Colours: MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Peter McCrea Rachael Blackmore 42-213- Owned by: Barry Maloney

6 10-11 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Drop in trip looks wise, in right hands to improve but meets more battle-hardened sorts. Probable SP: 16/1 Champagne Gold 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 18/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Fakiera (FR) 11.4 NAV 22 NOV 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 5/4Fav D. Robinson 11.3 won 4 1/4L 3L from Place Des Vosges 11.7 and Capilano Bridge 11.6 WEX 25 OCT 20 11rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 4 3/4L 2nd to Gold Des Bois (FR) 11.6 CLON 1 OCT 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Gd

15 Tiger Tap Tap (GER) 41 Danny Mullins

Hood,

g Chesnut by Jukebox Jury - Tomato Finish (Starborough) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Bred by: V Kaufling 600086- Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

6 10-11 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Not a bad showing last time when sixth over Christmas but needs a career best. Probable SP: 25/1 Tiger Tap Tap (GER) 1 flat win €12,500.00 2 N.H. wins €16,548.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 16/1 HR132 D.J. Mullins 11.7 (H) 12L 6th of 17fn, 20rn to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 here 27 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 50/1 HR134 C.P. McNamara 9.12 (H) 22L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Aramon (GER) 11.10 GAL 30 JUL 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Yld 33/1 HR88 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.1 (H) 44L last of 20 to Princess Zoe (GER) 10.10 GAL 27 JUL 20 hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Sft

16 Uradel (GER) 696 Mr A McMahon (7) 20-57/-

10 10-11?+2

g Bay by Kallisto - Unavita (Vettori) Colours: PURPLE, yellow chevron, yellow cap Bred by: Gustut Rottgen Owned by: Luke McMahon

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Classy dual-purpose performer on his day but 10yo will have to defy a 696-day absence. Probable SP: 20/1 Uradel (GER) 3 flat wins €84,500.00 2 N.H. wins €18,172.00 D -- Handicap Rating 132 R.Walsh 10.10 3L 7th of 25 to William Henry 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 19 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 9/2Fav HR132 R. Walsh 10.8 4 1/2L 5th of 19 to Off You Go 11.5 here 2 FEB 19 hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Gd/Yld 7/1Fav HR102 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 14L 11th of 20 to Mr Everest 8.5 NAAS 4 NOV 18 Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

17 Advanced Virgo (Ire) 69 Kevin Brouder

g Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Amaraja (Galileo) Colours: WHITE, royal blue spots Bred by: Niarchos Family 323161- Owned by: Philip McGee

CPiece,

6 10-10 C Byrnes LIMERICK

RACING POST VERDICT: Represents trainer seeking fourth consecutive win in this but 10lb higher than latest win. Probable SP: 6/1 Advanced Virgo 3 flat wins €13,620.60 2 N.H. wins €52,228.50 D -- Handicap Rating 131 14/1 HR121 K.J. Brouder 10.2 (CP) won 2 3/4L nk from Cayd Boy (FR) 11.10 and Drop The Anchor 10.5 FAIR 29 NOV 20 13rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 7/2Fav HR83 Sam Ewing 9.2 7 1/2L 6th of 13 to Son Of Hypnos 9.0 NAAS 7 NOV 20 hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 16/1 HR73 Sam Ewing 9.4 won 1L 1 1/4L from Cerberus (GB) 10.1 and Future Proof 10.2 GAL 26 OCT 20 13rn hcp (50-80)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 2min 48.4sec

18 Drop The Anchor (Ire) 69 Simon Torrens (5) -6f1b3-

g Bay by Shantou - Close To Shore (Bob Back) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, yellow cap Bred by: Victor Connolly Owned by: John P McManus

7 10-10 P A Fahy CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Didn’t have luck on his side when third to Advanced Virgo last time, solid place chance. Probable SP: 12/1 Drop The Anchor 3 N.H. wins €66,982.00 D -- Handicap Rating 131 4/1Fav HR129 S.D. Torrens 10.5 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Advanced Virgo 10.2 FAIR 29 NOV 20 13rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 5/1 HR129 S.D. Torrens 10.6 br.d in race won by Cayd Boy (FR) 11.2 DRYL 31 OCT 20 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 100yds Sft 17/2 HR122 S.D. Torrens 9.8 won s/hd 3 3/4L from Getaway Gorgeous 10.2 and Bua Boy 9.5 LIST 25 SEP 20 14rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Sft

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3.50pm RACE 6 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

19 Saint D’oroux (Fr) 48 Jack Kennedy

5 10-10

C,T,

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Benghasi (Turgeon) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Bred by: M Pascal-Raphael Ambrogi Gordon Elliott 139332- Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: 3lb better off with West Cork Wildway than last time at Thurles, Cheltenham third feared. Probable SP: 16/1 Saint D’oroux (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 D -- Handicap Rating 132 5/1 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 2nd to West Cork Wildway 11.5 THU 20 DEC 20 13rn hcp hdl 2m Sft 7/1 HR130 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 (CP) 13L 6L 3rd to Finest Evermore 10.9 LIST 26 SEP 20 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Sft 7/2 HR131 D.N. Russell 11.9 (CP) 1L 2 1/2L 3rd to Guinevere 10.2 GAL 30 JUL 20 9rn nov.hdl 2m 11yds Yld/Sft

20 West Cork Wildway (Ire) 48

7 10-10

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g Brown by Yeats - Dollar’s Worth (Presenting) Colours: WHITE & RED CHEVRONS, red stars on sleeves, white cap, red stars Bred by: Mr Jonathan Deacon Darragh O’Keeffe 401251- Owned by: Fernhill Tower Syndicate

Paul O’Flynn CORK

RACING POST VERDICT: Seemed to enjoy coming back to this trip when striking at Thurles, up 7lb but is improving. Probable SP: 18/1 West Cork Wildway 3 N.H. wins €21,250.00 D -- Handicap Rating 131 7/2Fav HR124 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) won 3/4L 6 1/2L from Saint D’oroux (FR) 11.6 and Stamina Chope (FR) 10.2 THU 20 DEC 20 13rn hcp hdl 2m Sft 7/2 HR124 G.B. Noonan 11.5 9 3/4L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Streets Of Doyen 11.1 CK 18 OCT 20 nov.hdl 3m 50yds Gd 4/1 HR120 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 3/4L 2nd to Balinaboola Steel 10.12 LIST 23 SEP 20 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

21 Golden Jewel (Ire) 65

9 10-09

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g Bay by Brian Boru - Nadwell (Gold Well) Colours: RED, white star, white chevrons on sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Oliver Whelan Chris Timmons (3) 3-2622- Owned by: Mr & Mrs J Owens Partnership

Edward Cawley MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Runner-up in this last year off 8lb lower but 0-18 since May 2018 and others preferred. Probable SP: 16/1 Golden Jewel 3 N.H. wins €24,948.00 D -- Handicap Rating 130 11/10Fav HR111 B.J. Cooper 10.12 (TS) 7L 2nd to Notice To Close (GB) 11.7 CLON 3 DEC 20 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 198yds Hvy 20/1 HR127 C.D. Timmons 10.6 (TS) 1L 2nd to Cayd Boy (FR) 11.2 DRYL 31 OCT 20 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 100yds Sft 14/1 HR127 C.D. Timmons 11.7 (TS) 30L 6th of 7fn, 10rn to Red Gerry 10.11 PUN 14 OCT 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Yld

22 The Moyglass Flyer (Ire) 41 Mark Walsh

1-31-3-

g Bay by Galileo - Luas Line (Danehill) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Mrs Evie Stockwell Owned by: John P McManus

7 10-08 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Bound to improve for Christmas run and massive player off 129 at a track he loves. Probable SP: 13/2 The Moyglass Flyer 2 N.H. wins €24,476.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 129 7/1 HR129 J.J. Slevin 11.4 5L 4 1/2L 3rd to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 here 27 DEC 20 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 4/1Fav HR121 M.P. Walsh 10.9 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1 1/4L from Daybreak Boy 10.10 and Golden Jewel 10.7 here 27 DEC 19 25rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 12/1 HR118 J.J. Slevin 11.5 2 1/2L 1L 3rd to Dollys Destination 10.5 NAV 10 NOV 19 19rn hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy RESERVES

23 Jesse Evans (Ire) 41

g Bay by So You Think - American Princess (Desert Prince) Colours: RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Gerry & Aoife Hanratty 3112u7- Owned by: Jack Singleton

5 10-06 Noel Meade MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: No impact in Grade 1 behind Appreciate It latest, no previous handicap experience; reserve. Probable SP: No Odds Jesse Evans 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 D -- Handicap Rating 128 40/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 28L 7th of 9 to Appreciate It 11.12 here 27 DEC 20 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 7/2 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 u.r. in race won by N’golo 11.7 NAV 8 NOV 20 8rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy 15/8Fav C.T. Keane 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Ilmig 9.7 NAV 22 OCT 20 9rn mdn 1m 6f Sft

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The Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) (0-150) (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

24 Never Do Nothing (Ire) 77 g Bay by Casamento - Purple Tigress (Dubai Destination) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap Bred by: B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy 963005- Owned by: Ms Caroline Ahearn

5 10-06 Thomas Gibney MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: No joy on first hurdles start for this team in November and hard to fancy; reserve. Probable SP: No Odds Never Do Nothing 3 flat wins €24,661.30 1 N.H. win €5,017.90 -- Handicap Rating 128 22/1 HR130 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 46L 5th of 7 to Call Me Lyreen 11.4 NAAS 21 NOV 20 hdl Grade 2 2m Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR87 C.D. Hayes 9.2 17L 14th of 21 to Cape Gentleman 9.0 CUR 11 OCT 20 Ext hcp 2m Sft 40/1 HR89 C.D. Hayes 9.3 7L 13th of 18 to Halimi 9.10 here 12 SEP 20 Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd

25 Hybery (Fr) 41

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7 10-05

g Brown by Centennial - Zalagarry (Ballingarry) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: M Philippe Henry W P Mullins 142740- Owned by: Hybery Racing Syndicate CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: No clear run when midfield in handicap here at Christmas, others more progressive; reserve. Probable SP: No Odds Hybery (FR) 1 flat win €7,000.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 126 9/1 HR126 P. Townend 11.1 (TS) 19L 11th of 17fn, 20rn to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 here 27 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 12/1 HR125 D.J. Mullins 10.6 (TS) 2 3/4L nk 1/2L 4th to Advanced Virgo 10.2 FAIR 29 NOV 20 13rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 16/1 HR125 D.J. Mullins 10.7 (TS) 8 3/4L 7th of 13fn, 17rn to Cayd Boy (FR) 11.2 DRYL 31 OCT 20 hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 100yds Sft H,T ON No. 1, 7 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 6, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 25 HOOD ON No. 15 CHEEKPIECE ON No. 17 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 19 ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Thosedaysaregone, 2nd Golden Jewel, 3rd You Raised Me Up TRAINER C.Byrnes WEIGHT 9-12 TIME 3 min. 53.0 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 6 Advanced Virgo, 13-2 The Moyglass Flyer, 9 Buildmeupbuttercup, 10 Ciel De Neige, 11 Eskylane, 12 Blue Sari, Drop The Anchor, Front View, Gabynako, Hes A Hardy Bloke, Stratum, 16 Champagne Gold, Golden Jewel, Saint D’oroux, 18 West Cork Wildway, 20 Uradel, 22 Eclair De Beaufeu, The Very Man, 25 Hearts Are Trumps, Tiger Tap Tap, 28 Dommage Pour Toi, 50 Wakea

RACE 6 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

This looks as competitive as ever but THE MOYGLASS FLYER managed to get in at the foot of the weights and has the potential to prove well handicapped off 129. Advanced Virgo is needs to keep improving to stay ahead of the assessor but represents a trainer with an exceptional recent record in this race, while Hes A Hardy Bloke looks classy enough for this assignment and shouldn’t be too far away.

Saint D’oroux and West Cork Wildway could run well at decent prices, while Gabynako is fascinating now dropping in trip. [Mark Boylan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: THE MOYGLASS FLYER Next Best: Advanced Virgo

SELECTION: THE MOYGLASS FLYER

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4.25pm RACE 7

Trifecta

The Goffs Future Stars (C & G) I.N.H. Flat Race of €100,000 (Grade 2) Distance 2m

(Generously sponsored by Goffs)

Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six

Weights 4-y-o 10st 9lbs; 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs.

Declared 10

and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, other than I.N.H. Flat Races or N.H. Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race.

START

FINISH

Goffs will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race and the groom of the winning horse

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Mr F Maguire

112-

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Letsbeclearaboutit (Ire) 50 g Bay by Flemensfirth - Clarification (Westerner) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap Bred by: Mrs Deborah Hobson Owned by: Alymer Stud Limited

6 12-02 Gavin Cromwell MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Won his first two races in fine style before second to exciting prospect Sir Gerhard. Probable SP: 5/1 Letsbeclearaboutit 2 N.H. wins €11,210.00 D 9/4 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 4 1/2L 2nd to Sir Gerhard 11.13 NAV 18 DEC 20 5rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 6/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 8L 2 1/4L from Enniskerry 11.9 and Dark Spark 11.13 PUN 14 NOV 20 7rn Bumper 2m 180yds Sft/Hvy 3/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 7L 17L from Enniskerry 12.2 and Don Diablo 12.2 TIPP 20 OCT 20 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

2 Mr J J Codd

11-

Chemical Energy (Ire) 99 g Chesnut by Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss (Flemensfirth) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap Bred by: Tom Baker Owned by: Andrew Brown & Gemma Brown

5 12-01 Gordon Elliott MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Appeals as a leading candidate here on the strength of wins at Roscommon and Down Royal. Probable SP: 9/4 Chemical Energy 2 N.H. wins €12,095.00 D 10/11Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.12 won 8L 5L from On Eagles Wings 11.12 and Staging Post 11.7 DRYL 30 OCT 20 5rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft 8/11Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.9 won 10L 1/2L from Champagnesocialist 10.9 and Salvador Ziggy 11.9 ROS 28 SEP 20 13rn Bumper 2m Gd

3 Mr D Allen

113-

Anglers Crag (GB) 50

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6 11-13

g Black by Multiplex - Overyou (Overbury) Colours: DARK BLUE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, dark blue slvs, dark blue cap, royal blue star Bred by: D Mossop Terence O’Brien Owned by: Derrick Mossop CORK

RACING POST VERDICT: Point-to-point graduate, useful sort but safely held by Letsbeclearaboutit on Navan form. Probable SP: 33/1 Anglers Crag (GB) 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 D 25/1 Mr D. Allen 11.13 (TS) 4 1/2L 9L 3rd to Sir Gerhard 11.13 NAV 18 DEC 20 5rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 6/4Fav Mr D. Allen 11.9 (TS) won 6L 3L from Split The Bucket 12.2 and Cregane Ned 11.9 FAIR 10 NOV 20 9rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 D Allen won 4L 1 1/2L from Mongol Emperor and Drenagh BALLINDENISK 05-JAN-20 14r11f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

4 Mr P W Mullins

21-

Kilcruit (Ire) 63

6 11-13

g Bay by Stowaway - Not Broke Yet (Broken Hearted) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Mrs P Mullins W P Mullins Owned by: Miss M A Masterson CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Comfortable winner at Navan on first run for stable, automatic respect as stable-selected. Probable SP: 2/1 Kilcruit 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 4/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 9 1/2L 4 1/2L from Killer Mode 11.9 and Ballycairn 12.2 NAV 5 DEC 20 10rn Bumper 2m Sft 4/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 4L 2nd to Captain Kangaroo 11.9 CLON 24 MAR 20 12rn Bumper 2m 2f 87yds Sft 48

The Goffs Future Stars (C & G) I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Mr D O’Connor

2-3-1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Noble Yeats (Ire) 10

6 11-13

g Bay by Yeats - That’s Moyne (Flemensfirth) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap Bred by: Mrs Kristene Hunter Owned by: Paul Byrne

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Progressed from Limerick to score very easily at Navan, promising staying type. Probable SP: 7/1 Noble Yeats 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 5/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 19L 9L from Soldier Of Destiny 11.7 and Gringo D’aubrelle (FR) 12.0 THU 27 JAN 12rn Bumper 2m 3f 57yds Sft/Hvy 11/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Blazing Khal 11.6 LIM 30 DEC 20 8rn Bumper 2m Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 D Kiely nkL 2nd to Minella Majestic BALLINDENISK 01-DEC-19 11r10f Mdn 3m Sft

6 Mr B O’Neill

4-1-

Ramillies (Ire) 40

6 11-13

g Grey by Shantou - Mrs Wallensky (Roselier) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap Bred by: M Morgan Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Returned from 12 month absence to score a 10l win at the Christmas meeting at this venue. Probable SP: 6/1 Ramillies 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 CD 15/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 10L 3 1/4L from Tucson Train 11.9 and Que Famoso 11.8 here 28 DEC 20 10rn Bumper 2m Sft 5/4Fav Mr R. Deegan 11.4 6 1/2L 1 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to Risk Factor 11.6 here 26 DEC 19 12rn Bumper 2m Sft

7 Mr M McGuane

14-

Ever Present (Ire) 50

5 11-12

g Bay/Brown by Elusive Pimpernel - Persian Memories (Indian Ridge) Colours: YELLOW, red epaulettes & sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc Owned by: Anamoine Limited

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: Debut winner at Punchestown, safely held by Letsbeclearaboutit on running at Navan. Probable SP: 20/1 Ever Present 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 18/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.10 4 1/2L 9L s/hd 4th to Sir Gerhard 11.13 NAV 18 DEC 20 5rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.5 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from The Big Story 11.12 and Joseph Conrad 12.2 PUN 28 OCT 20 16rn Bumper 2m Yld/Sft

8 Miss A B O’Connor 861-

Teescomponentsyess (Ire) 58 g Bay by Shirocco - Northern Native (Be My Native) Colours: PURPLE, yellow sash, purple cap, yellow star Bred by: Tees Components Ltd Owned by: W G Hanly

5 11-12 John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Huge improvement on previous British form when winning at Tramore, faces tough task here. Probable SP: 50/1 Teescomponentsyess 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 28/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 won 3L 5 1/2L from Kings Keeper 11.9 and Rocky’s Howya 11.8 TRAM 10 DEC 20 7rn Bumper 2m Sft Miss Emma Todd 10.3 50L last of 6 to Anythingforlove (GB) 10.12 CATTERICK BRIDGE 4 MAR 20 Bumper 1m 7f 156yds Sft Ross Chapman 10.7 23L 8th of 10 to Ask A Honey Bee 11.6 WETHERBY 1 FEB 20 Bumper 2m Sft

9 Mr N McParlan

33221-

The Banger Doyle (Ire) 57 g Chesnut by Windsor Knot - Knockcroghery (Pelder) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue sash, check cap.

Bred by: Mr J Nicholson Owned by: John W Nicholson

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5 11-12 R K Watson ARMAGH

RACING POST VERDICT: Deserving winner at Punchestown after seconds behind two very promising bumper horses. Probable SP: 14/1 The Banger Doyle 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 4/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 (TS) won 1/2L 4L from Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 11.11 and Champagne Sparkles (FR) 11.11 PUN 11 DEC 20 9rn Bumper 2m 100yds Hvy 11/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.11 (TS) 7L 2nd to Hollow Games 11.2 PUN 15 NOV 20 10rn Bumper 2m 40yds Hvy 17/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 (TS) 14L 2nd to Sir Gerhard 12.2 DRYL 31 OCT 20 12rn Bumper 2m 100yds Sft

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4.25pm RACE 7 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Whatdeawant (Ire) 34 Mr T Hamilton

g Bay by Aizavoski - Hidden Reserve (Heron Island) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap Bred by: Ms Nadja Humphreys Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

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5 11-12 W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Beat a very expensive horse first time out at Fairyhouse, stable is well represented. Probable SP: 16/1 Whatdeawant 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 9/4 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 2 1/2L 2L from Ginto (FR) 12.0 and Quite Incredible 11.7 FAIR 3 JAN 8rn Bumper 2m 110yds Hvy TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3, 9

LAST YEAR 1st Appreciate It, 2nd Risk Factor, 3rd Lieutenant Command TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT TIME 3 min. 48.8 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 2 Kilcruit, 9-4 Chemical Energy, 5 Letsbeclearaboutit, 6 Ramillies, 7 Noble Yeats, 14 The Banger Doyle, 16 Whatdeawant, 20 Ever Present, 33 Anglers Crag, 50 Teescomponentsyess

RACE 7 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

A suitably strong and intriguing race. Gordon Elliott, who has a powerful squad of bumper horses, may land the spoils with the unbeaten CHEMICAL ENERGY. Letsbeclearaboutit is noteworthy as a dual winner who was beaten

by Elliott’s potential star Sir Gerhard at Navan.

Riding plans point to Kilcruit as the pick of three runners for Willie Mullins, but Ramillies is also interesting. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: CHEMICAL ENERGY Next Best: Ramillies SELECTION: RAMILLIES

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 1.05pm THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff Race) (Registered as the Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 33 yards. Maximum Runners: 20. €625 to enter on January 13th; €625 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd or €12,500 if entered by February 2nd.

Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. A €50,000 bonus which will go towards the stable staff of the trainer of the winner of the race if that horse goes on to win any race at the Cheltenham Festival 2021. It will be the owner’s sole discretion as to how the €50,000 bonus is distributed among the winning trainer’s stable staff. The €50,000 will be paid by the end of May 2021 should the bonus be attained.

RACE 2: 1.35pm THE LADBROKES DUBLIN STEEPLECHASE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes Coral) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 1 furlong 57 yards. Maximum Runners: 20. €625 to enter on January 13th; €625 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd or €12,500 if entered by February 2nd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 7lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

RACE 3: 2.10pm THE PATRICK WARD & CO. SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by Patrick Ward & Company Solicitors) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 1 furlong 57 yards. Maximum Runners: 20. €625 to enter on January 13th; €625 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd or €12,500 if entered by February 2nd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 7lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs. The Cup presented by The Late Anne, Duchess of Westminster. The winner to hold the Cup until run for the following year after winning it. A proper guarantee in writing to be given for the safe keeping and return of the Cup and Plinth one month before the race is run the following year to the Secretary, Leopardstown Club, Foxrock, Co. Dublin.

RACE 4: 2.45pm THE MATHESON HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €100,000 (0-150) (GRADE B) (Generously sponsored by Matheson) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 24th January 2021. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs. About 2 miles 1 furlong 57 yards. Maximum Runners: 20. €400 to enter on January 20th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Handicaps calculated 25th January.

RACE 5: 3.15pm THE CHANELLE PHARMA IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE OF €150,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by Chanelle Pharma) Winner will receive €85,500 (Penalty Value: €84,000), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000, Seventh will receive €2,250, Eighth will receive €2,250.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 20. €750 to enter on January 13th; €750 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd or €15,000 if entered by February 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs; 5-y-o 11st 11lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

RACE 6: 3.50pm THE LADBROKES HURDLE (EXTENDED HANDICAP HURDLE) OF €125,000 (0150) (GRADE B) (Registered as the Liffey Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes Coral) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 24th January 2021. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 22. €500 to enter on January 20th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd; and €250 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.

Handicaps calculated 25th January.

RACE 7: 4.25pm THE GOFFS FUTURE STARS (C & G) I.N.H. FLAT RACE OF €100,000 (GRADE 2) (Generously sponsored by Goffs) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, other than I.N.H. Flat Races or N.H. Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 20. €500 to enter on January 20th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by February 2nd or €10,000 if entered by February 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lbs; 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs. Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra; Of two such races 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.

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