Leopardstown Racecourse 26th December 2020 Racecard

WELCOME TO

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Featuring: Racing Post Novice Chase Bet Through the Free Racing Post App Handicap Chase

TOM KERR Racing Post Editor

I am delighted to welcome you to today's Racing Post Day at the Leopardstown Christmas festival. During this incredibly difficult year for the sport, we are proud to be increasing our support for Leopardstown and Irish racing as a whole.

Today's highlight, the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase, has a storied history, having been won by such stars of the sport as Danoli, Moscow Flyer, Sizing Europe and Douvan, while last year's winner Notebook has since gone on to assert his credentials as one of Ireland's most exciting chasers.

While we hope to see more superstars today, the ongoing absence of spectators will be keenly felt on this traditional highlight of the jumps season. I hope and believe that next year fans will be back in numbers at this fantastic fixture, but in the meantime I wish all trainers, jockeys, owners and stable staff at Leopardstown and beyond the best of luck and a very happy Christmas. I hope you all thoroughly enjoy Racing Post Day. Tom Kerr

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FESTIVAL 2020

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

SATURDAY 26th - TUESDAY 29th DECEMEBER 2020

First Day - Saturday 26th December 2020

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: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. Roderick Ryan, Dr. Frank Kenny, Ms. Mary O’Connor Mr. P.D. Matthews Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone Asst. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. Michael Daly Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever Handicapper: Mr. A. Shaw Stewards Secretary: Mr. M.F. O’Donoghue

Medical Officer: Dr. Jennifer Pugh Veterinary Officer: Ms. Joan Taylor M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Assistants: Mr. I. Hamilton & Miss Colleen Murphy

Security Officer: 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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Tim Husbands CEO, Leopardstown

Welcome to the Racing Post Day, opening day of the 2020 Leopardstown

Christmas Festival. Due to these unprecedented times, we are very sorry we cannot welcome our many supporters in person to Leopardstown Racecourse.

However, there are so many ways you can #BeInvolved at Leopardstown Christmas Festival from the comfort of your own home, so please do look at our website and social channels for more detail. The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is one of the major sporting events of the year and we thank you for your continued support.

I would like to thank the Racing Post for their ongoing partnership with Leopardstown. We look forward to the feature race today and what will be one of the highlights of the festival, the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Steeplechase.

This Grade 1 event has provided many racing memories over the years, notably last year when Notebook gained an impressive victory for Rachael Blackmore and Henry De Bromhead in the winning colours of Gigginstown Stud. Notebook continued the winning sequence adding the Grade 1 ERSG Arkle Novice Chase at Dublin Racing Festival.

The Grade 2 Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle is also on the card and has a rich history in producing the best juvenile hurdlers in Ireland and England during the season. The role of honour in this 2-mile hurdle is very impressive including previous winners, Aspire Tower, Espoir D’Allen, Bapaume and Apples Jade. Aspire Tower put on an exceptional display for Rachael Blackmore and Henry De Bromhead. The 2019 Hurdle winner, Aspire Tower went on to finish 2nd in the Triumph Hurdle at The Cheltenham Festival.

We value our race day sponsors support, as without their contributions we would not be able to stage such high-quality National Hunt racing, our sincere gratitude to Racing Post, Knight Frank, Thorntons Recycling, Holden Plant Rentals & Tote Ireland.

The Paddy Power Winning Line will be hosted every morning at 10am approx. and will be streamed live on Leopardstown Facebook, Twitter and Paddy Power Facebook and Twitter channels.

This four-day Christmas Festival is the epitome of Irish National Hunt Racing and we would like to warmly thank all the owners, trainers, and jockeys for their continued support. Whilst we are very sorry we cannot be enjoying the races together, we hope you do create your own excitement wherever you are whilst watching, and I look forward to personally welcoming you back to Leopardstown very soon and thank you for your ongoing support.

We hope you enjoy the opening day of our 2020 Christmas Festival from your home and I look forward to Paddy Power Chase Day tomorrow.

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

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TODAY’S BIG RACES FESTIVAL 2020

1.05PM: The Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) Considering Gordon Elliott’s fine overall record with juvenile hurdlers it may come as a surprise that the stable has not captured this important Grade 2 contest since 2011.

This season Elliott has assembled a strong team in this age-group, and he has opted to go with ZANAHIYR, a maiden winner on the Flat last summer for Michael Halford and his breeder the Aga Khan.

The Nathaniel gelding, a recruit to the colours of the increasingly influential Noel and Valerie Moran, made a smooth transition to hurdling at Ballinrobe in October and followed up with an impressive 14l defeat of the Willie Mullins-trained favourite Saint Sam in a Grade 3 event at Fairyhouse at the end of November.

Saint Sam opposes now. He has a lot to find with ZANAHIYR, but is 7lbs better off this time.

Mullins won three of the four editions of this race between 2012 and 2016 including with Apple’s Jade, later a star in the senior ranks for Elliott. His French imports always command respect and Ha D’Or is potentially interesting having won his only start on the Flat in France.

Joseph O’Brien’s Busselton has a similar profile as a once-raced winner, except that he has the benefit of previous jumping experience. The Mastercraftsman gelding handled very soft ground on his hurdling debut at Auteuil in May.

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Aspire and Rachael Blackmore winning the Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)

Jeff Kidder have something to prove at this level.

2.15PM: The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1) The brilliant Envoi Allen sits out the Christmas period, but his trainer Gordon Elliott is not short of an able deputy for the unbeaten winner of the Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse.

Former Grade 1 novice hurdle winner Felix Desjy has adapted well to chasing. Having won as he liked at Killarney at the first attempt, he coped well with a much more meaningful challenge when defeating a field that included last season’s Champion Hurdle third Darver Star in a Grade 2 contest at Punchestown last month.

The Gavin Cromwell-trained Darver Star, a strong favourite for that race following a comfortable success at the same venue the previous month, remains of significant interest despite a possible preference for a longer trip.

Willie Mullins has won the Racing Post Novice Chase five times since 2011, including with the outstanding Douvan in 2015. The stable has another strong crop of novices this season.

Blackbow, a former dual course bumper winner, is an interesting runner for Mullins. He failed to win a race over hurdles, so it was reassuring when he made all to beat the odds-on favourite Entoucas at Navan on his chasing debut.

Stablemate Franco De Port has less racing done, but made a fine impression when winning over 2m 2f at Thurles on his chasing bow. He might just need further to be seen at his best.

Last season’s County Hurdle third Embittered has had to settle for second behind an Elliotttrained favourite on his first two starts over fences. He could go well for Joseph O’Brien, who won this race with Le Richebourg in 2018. Benruben might just struggle in this company.

Rachael Blackmore on board Notebook winning the Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1)

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

DAY 1

26th December (Racing Post Day)

12.00 12.30 13.05 13.40 14.15 14:50 15.25

RACE 1 - Join Tote.ie with a €10 Risk Free Bet Maiden Hurdle RACE 2 - The Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle RACE 3 - The Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) RACE 4 - The Holden Plant Rentals Handicap Hurdle RACE 5 - The Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1) RACE 6 - The “Bet Through the FREE Racing Post App” Handicap Chase RACE 7 - The Holden Plant Rentals INH Flat Race

DAY 2

27th December (Paddy Power Day)

12.05 12.35 13.10 13.45 14.20 14:55 15.30

RACE 1 - The Paddy Power ‘Only 4 Days until 2021’ 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle RACE 2 - The Paddy Power Games ‘Don’t think your Special’ Beginners Chase RACE 3 - The Paddy’s Rewards Club Steeplechase (Grade 1) RACE 4 - The Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) RACE 5 - The Paddy Power 'Maybe I Like The Misery' Handicap Hurdle RACE 6 - The Paddy Power Steeplechase (Grade B) RACE 7 - The Paddy Power ‘Flat One’ Flat Race

DAY 3

28th December (Savills Day)

12.15 12.50 13.25 14:00 14.35 15.10 15.40

RACE 1 - The Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle RACE 2 - The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle RACE 3 - The Ballymaloe Foods Beginners Steeplechase RACE 4 - The Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) RACE 5 - The Irish Daily Star Christmas Novice Handicap Hurdle RACE 6 - The Savills Steeplechase (Grade 1) RACE 7 - The Midland Legal Solicitors Flat Race

DAY 4

29th December (Matheson Day)

12.10 12.45 13.20 13.55 14.30 15.05 15.40

RACE 1 - The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase RACE 2 - The Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle RACE 3 - The Advent Insurance Irish EBF Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) RACE 4 - The Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) RACE 5 - The Matheson Hurdle (Grade 1) RACE 6 - The Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle RACE 7 - The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund INH Flat Race

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12.00pm RACE 1

Trifecta

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The ‘Join tote.ie With A €10 Risk Free Bet’ Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)

Distance 2m

Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions

Declared 23

A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting.

Weights 11st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

START

FINISH

The Tote Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and e100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Jonathan Moore

Time:

346976

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Clifftop (GB) 30

4 11-09

g Bay by Canford Cliffs - Scallywag (Raven’s Pass) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black slvs., white cap.

Bred by: J M Beever Owned by: O B P Carroll & Ralph Kelly & Thomas Cox

H Rogers LOUTH

R ACING POST VERDICT: 50’s-rated flat performer whose 2 attempts hurdling modest; hard to see him featuring. Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 21 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €10,887 Clifftop (GB) 1 flat win €6,205.50 50/1 B. Hayes 11.9 51L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Gua Du Large (FR) 11.4 THU 26 NOV mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Sft 13/2 HR53 R.P. Whelan 9.5 7L 7th of 14 to Turf Range 8.11 DUN 13 NOV hcp (45-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 16/1 C.P. McNamara 11.4 30L 9th of 14 to Jesse Evans 11.9 GOW 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd

2

Colonel Slade (Ire) 115

g Bay by Dandy Man - Sense Of A Woman (Street Sense) Colours: WHITE, dark blue panel, striped sleeves, white cap Bred by: Kellsgrange Stud & T&J Hurley Jordan Canavan (7) 21143-8 Owned by: Dane Curtis

Hood,

4 11-09

Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney CORK

R ACING POST VERDICT: AW winner in Britain seems an unlikely sort to make an immediate impact hurdling. Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €10,691 Colonel Slade 2 flat wins €6,181.40 Paul Mulrennan 9.4 (TS) 5L 8th of 9 to Araifjan (GB) 8.13 WOLVERHAMPTON 2 SEP hcp (56-75)7f 36yds Std Ben Curtis 9.2 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L nk 3rd to Swiss Cheer (FR) 9.4 CHELMSFORD CITY 19 NOV 19 15rn hcp (56-70)1m Std Danny Redmond 8.13 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L s/hd nk 4th to Delicate Kiss (GB) 9.6 KEMPTON PARK 4 NOV 19 11rn hcp (56-70)1m AWT

3

Copia Verborum (Ire) 21

H,T,

g Bay by Vocalised - Gold Focus (Intense Focus) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars Bred by: J S Bolger Liam McKenna (7) 6-07056 Owned by: J J Lambe

4 11-09 J J Lambe TYRONE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Three efforts over timber leave him with plenty to find to play a role here. Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €22,767 Copia Verborum 1 flat win €10,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 105 125/1 L.A. McKenna 11.2 (H) 23L 6th of 18fn, 19rn to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.9 NAV 5 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft 150/1 L.A. McKenna 11.3 53L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Ballyadam 12.0 DRYL 31 OCT mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 150/1 HR72 K.J. Manning 9.1 14L 11th of 15 to Baron Samedi (GB) 8.9 NAV 10 SEP hcp 1m 2f Yld

4 Sean O’Keeffe

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Excelcius (USA) 70 g Bay by Exceed And Excel - Crying Shame (Street Cry) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Summerhill Stud Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

4 11-09 Thomas Mullins KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Ultimately disappointing on flat this year but not one to discount on hurdles bow. Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €22,871 Excelcius (USA) 1 flat win €9,240.00 18/1 HR72 Miss J. Townend 10.13 9 3/4L 6th of 16 to Future Proof 11.3 here 17 OCT Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 16/1 HR74 J.M. Sheridan 8.8 7L last of 13 to Alhaazm (GB) 8.12 DUN 9 OCT hcp 1m Std 25/1 HR77 S. Foley 9.1 18L 14th of 16 to Layfayette 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Kevin Sexton

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Fields Of Dreams (GB) 21

4 11-09

g Bay by Champs Elysees - Dylanesque (Royal Applause) Colours: RED, black triple diamond, striped sleeves, hooped cap Bred by: Meon Valley Stud 781-23f Owned by: F McAleavy

Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Faller on recent hurdles bow; may need more time. Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €10,756 Fields Of Dreams (GB) 1 flat win €5,786.10 22/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 fell in race won by Magic Tricks (FR) 11.9 NAV 5 DEC 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft Adam McNamara 9.3 1L nk 3rd to Mickey 9.4 WOLVERHAMPTON 8 FEB 9rn hcp (71-85)1m 1f 104yds Std Adam McNamara 8.13 nk 2nd to Strawberry Jack (GB) 9.5 CHELMSFORD CITY 2 JAN 6rn hcp (71-85)1m Std

6 Mark Bolger

Final Endeavour (Ire) 50

4 11-09

g Bay by Sir Prancealot - Cassava (Vettori) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow hoop, white sleeves, royal blue cap, white spots Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud 539115 Owned by: Mrs S Bury

H Rogers LOUTH

R ACING POST VERDICT: In good heart on the flat of late though ideally wants it more testing. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €15,648 Final Endeavour 2 flat wins €11,210.00 15/2 HR67 C.D. Hayes 9.13 11L 5th of 18 to Dundory 9.9 CUR 6 NOV hcp (45-70)1m 2f Hvy 4/1Fav HR60 G.M. Ryan 9.10 won hd 1/2L from Der Mc 9.7 and Stellify 8.7 GAL 26 OCT 18rn hcp (45-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 2min 52.8sec 11/2 HR53 G.M. Ryan 8.11 won 1 3/4L 3 3/4L from Emerald Green (GB) 9.9 and Shumaker 9.3 FAIR 20 OCT 9rn hcp (45-70)1m 5f 110yds Hvy 3min 24sec

7 Eoin Walsh (5)

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Futurum Regem (Ire) 24

4 11-09

g Bay by Sir Prancealot - Desert’s Queen (Desert Prince) Colours: GREY, red seams, grey cap, red diamonds Bred by: Barry Judge Owned by: Hugh Paul Finegan & Morgan Ryan

Hugh Paul Finegan MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Better over hurdles then on the flat but still needs to improve to feature here. Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 17 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,867 Futurum Regem -- Handicap Rating 105 20/1 HR55 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 (CP) 8L 12th of 14 to New Vocation 9.4 DUN 2 DEC hcp (45-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 16/1 HR58 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 10L 12th of 14 to Blackstone Cliff 9.4 DUN 13 NOV hcp (45-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 18/1 HR105 C.J. Orr 9.7 5L 3 1/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Red Gerry 10.11 PUN 14 OCT 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Yld

8 Jack Foley (7)

Gee Rex (Ire) 21

g Bay by Requinto - Valentine Hill (Mujadil) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue seams, white cap, dark blue star Bred by: Dr A Calnan 510117 Owned by: S Lucey

4 11-09 Emmet Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Useful flat handicapper expected to come on plenty for recent hurdles debut run. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €34,929 Gee Rex 4 flat wins €23,010.00 12/1 B. Hayes 11.9 35L 7th of 18fn, 19rn to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.9 NAV 5 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/4Fav HR85 M.P. Sheehy 8.13 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Angel Palanas (GB) 9.1 and Will Be King 9.6 DUN 28 OCT 12rn 1m Std 1min 38.7sec 7/2 HR83 M.P. Sheehy 9.12 won 1L 3 3/4L from Moving Forward 9.6 and Lady De Vesci 9.0 DUN 16 OCT 14rn 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 14.2sec

9 Jody McGarvey

33

Get My Drift (Fr) 36

TStrap,

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Voila (Charming Groom) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Haras De La Rousseliere Owned by: John P McManus

4 11-09 M F Morris TIPPERARY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Fine Gowran novice run augurs well back in maiden company with tongue tie fitted. Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,115 Get My Drift (FR) 14/1 M.P. Walsh 11.4 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Sea Ducor (GB) 11.4 GOW 20 NOV 9rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy 25/1 M.P. Walsh 11.4 1/2L 2L 3rd to Hazran 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft/Hvy

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12.00pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Hurricane Cliff (Ire) 55 Rachael Blackmore

4 11-09

g Bay by Canford Cliffs - Petit Moselle (Sadler’s Wells) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Philip Blake & Rodger O’ Dwyer Henry de Bromhead 0-2-102 Owned by: Molesworth Syndicate WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Fine hurdles debut second at Cork, despite mistake last; sure to be thereabouts. Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €11,816 Hurricane Cliff 1 flat win €6,490.00 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 5 1/2L 2nd to Indiana Jones (FR) 11.6 CK 1 NOV 16rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 10/1 HR85 W.M. Lordan 8.11 22L 16th of 17 to Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.13 NAV 3 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld 100/30 W.J. Lee 9.9 won 1/2L 4L from Great House 9.4 and The Alpha Man 9.9 GOW 17 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 2min 2.7sec

11 Ideal Pal (Ire) 12 Danny Hand (7)

710935

TStrap,

g Grey by Tough As Nails - Lucky Beguine (Key of Luck) Colours: PINK & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap Bred by: Larry Mulvany Owned by: L Mulvany

4 11-09

Michael Mulvany MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Novicey in jumping and didn’t get home on Naas hurdles bow; others preferred. Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 39 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €57,516 Ideal Pal 5 flat wins €38,256.50 4/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.9 (TS) 28L 5th of 19 to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.2 NAAS 14 DEC mdn hdl 2m Hvy 40/1 HR85 B.M. Coen 9.11 (TS) 1/2L 6L 3rd to Son Of Hypnos 9.0 NAAS 7 NOV 13rn hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 40/1 HR85 B.M. Coen 10.0 (TS) 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Teed Up 9.13 GAL 26 OCT hcp 1m 73yds Hvy

12 Irish Poseidon (GER) 10 Sean Flanagan

g Bay by Poseidon Adventure - Irish Eagle (Eagle Eyed) Colours: BLACK & WHITE HOOPS, black sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Gestut Hofgut Heymann 213111 Owned by: Spoonful Of Irish Syndicate

4 11-09 Matthew J Smith MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Thriving on polytrack of late; very interesting now switched to hurdles. Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 20 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €29,945 Irish Poseidon (GER) 5 flat wins €20,270.00 9/4Fav HR70 Sam Ewing 9.7 won 6L 1 1/2L from Belgoprince (FR) 9.4 and Storm Steps 10.1 DUN 16 DEC 14rn hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std 2min 33.7sec 15/8Fav HR64 Sam Ewing 9.9 (CP) won nk 2 1/4L from Dashing Diamond 9.6 and Aldente (GB) 9.2 DUN 11 DEC 14rn hcp (45-65)1m 4f Std 2min 34.1sec 11/10Fav HR61 Sam Ewing 9.5 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Laura Bullion 9.10 and Sand Castle 9.1 DUN 11 NOV 13rn hcp (45-65)1m 4f Std 2min 37.5sec

13 Jody Ted (Ire) 15 M P Fogarty

46

4 11-09

g Chesnut by Dylan Thomas - Milling Road (Dushyantor) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star Bred by: Mr Joseph Roche Owned by: Mark McDonagh

Eoin Griffin KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Limerick debut promise not backed up at Punchestown; plenty to find now. Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €590 Jody Ted 66/1 Mr L.P. Gilligan 11.4 34L 6th of 9 to The Banger Doyle 11.11 PUN 11 DEC Bumper 2m 100yds Hvy 125/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.2 1/2L 6 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Gevrey (FR) 11.6 LIM 17 NOV 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

14 Landa Beach (Ire) 30 Denis O’Regan

g Bay by Teofilo - Jameela’s Dream (Nayef) Colours: WHITE & RED CHECK, white sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Powerstown Stud Ltd 221-802 Owned by: John T Murray

4 11-09 Liam P Cusack LAOIS

R ACING POST VERDICT: Thurles run encouraging but considerably more likely required to feature here. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €22,893 Landa Beach 2 flat wins €15,519.00 125/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.9 23L 2nd to Gua Du Large (FR) 11.4 THU 26 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Sft 50/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.9 86L 14th of 17fn, 20rn to Holymacapony 11.9 PUN 14 NOV mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.1 42L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Mt Leinster 11.6 LIST 25 SEP 1m 6f Sft

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Lariat (GB) 10 Simon Torrens (5) 004687

4 11-09

g Chesnut by Poet’s Voice - Lasso (Indian Ridge) Colours: GREY, orange disc, grey cap Bred by: Marston Stud Owned by: Gary Devlin & N W T Dalzell & Fred Rusk

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN

R ACING POST VERDICT: Sixties-rated flat performer and hard to see him having an immediate impact over timber. Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €31,334 Lariat (GB) 1 flat win €7,356.80 22/1 HR67 C.J. MacRedmond 9.4 11L 7th of 14 to Irish Poseidon (GER) 9.7 DUN 16 DEC hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std 18/1 HR68 C.J. MacRedmond 9.5 (V) 6 1/4L 8th of 14 to Shamiyan 9.10 DUN 25 NOV hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std 100/30 HR68 A.J. Farragher 9.9 5 1/4L 6th of 14 to Dame Rapide 9.2 DUN 16 NOV hcp (45-70)1m 4f Std

16 Micro Manage (Ire) 104 Mr P W Mullins

4 11-09

g Chesnut by Rip Van Winkle - Lillebonne (Danehill Dancer) Colours: WHITE & DARK GREEN DIABOLO, quartered cap Bred by: J Connolly 01-1-37 Owned by: Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited

W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Classy if delicate flat performer; reportedly jumps well and could take plenty of beating. Probable SP: Evs Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €25,609 Micro Manage 2 flat wins €20,020.00 8/1 HR107 C.T. Keane 9.11 15L 7th of 8 to Search For A Song 9.8 CUR 13 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Gd 5/1 HR107 S. Foley 9.11 s/hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Delphi 9.0 CUR 14 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 1/1Fav HR91 D. O’Brien 9.11 won 12L 1 3/4L from Cuban Hope 9.6 and Yonkers (USA) 9.3 CUR 7 JUN 19 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 37.2sec

17 Morph (Ire) 34 Conor Orr (3)

CPiece,

4 11-09

g Bay by Morpheus - Bokhara Silk (Barathea) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: P Connell Mrs Jessica Magnier 0-00444 Owned by: Just Emms Syndicate MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Poor sort on the flat has shown a bit more over hurdles but hard to make a case for here. Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 12 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €4,535 Morph -- Handicap Rating 102 14/1 C.J. Orr 11.6 (TS) 1 3/4L 13L 11L 4th to Ganapathi (FR) 11.9 CK 22 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 22/1 C.J. Orr 11.4 (TS) 1 1/4L 1L 17L 4th to Baptism Of Fire 12.0 PUN 13 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Yld 100/1 C.J. Orr 11.4 (TS) 8L 7L 5 1/2L 4th to Jesse Evans 11.9 GOW 2 OCT 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

18 Purdey’s Gift (GB) 29 Jack Kennedy

455257

4 11-09

g Bay by Camelot - Saphira’s Fire (Cape Cross) Colours: DARK BLUE, pink stars, dark blue sleeves, pink cap, dark blue stars Bred by: HorizaonBloodstock Limited Gordon Elliott Owned by: A K Whelan MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Ex Andrew Balding-trained; market likely best guide now switched to hurdles. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,776 Purdey’s Gift (GB) 1 flat win €3,809.50 25/1 HR76 C.D. Hayes 8.9 6L 7th of 13 to Construct (GB) 8.12 DUN 27 NOV hcp 2m Std Joshua Bryan 9.3 5L 5th of 7 to Long Call (GB) 9.2 LEICESTER 2 AUG hcp (61-80)1m 3f 179yds Gd /Frm Oisin Murphy 9.13 3/4L 2nd to Socially Shady (GB) 8.10 PONTEFRACT 23 JUL 8rn hcp (59-78)1m 4f 5yds Gd /Frm

19 Mater Matuta (Ire) 28 J J Slevin

074080

Hood,

4 11-02

f Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Morning Bell (Monsun) Colours: YELLOW, light blue triple diamond, light blue diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap, light blue diamonds Bred by: Godolphin E D Delany Owned by: David Jordan MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Two hurdle attempts have offered little; easily passed over. Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €15,459 Mater Matuta 1 flat win €7,387.50 300/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.4 (H) 67L 15th of 18 to Keskonrisk (FR) 12.0 FAIR 28 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 200/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.3 91L 8th of 16fn, 18rn to Ballyadam 12.0 DRYL 31 OCT mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 22/1 HR60 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 (H) (TS) 22L 13th of 16 to Lady De Vesci 9.10 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 2f Yld

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12.00pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

20 Mighty Meggsie (Ire) 28 Paddy Kennedy

2254

Hood,

4 11-02

f Bay by Arakan - Angel Lopez (Flemensfirth) Colours: GREY, maroon triple diamond & seams on sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds Bred by: Liam Queally Mrs John Harrington Owned by: Mrs E Queally KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Remote fourth on last month’s hurdles bow at Fairyhouse so loads more needed. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,270 Mighty Meggsie 28/1 P.D. Kennedy 11.4 (H) 12L 4 1/2L 12L 4th to Hook Up (FR) 11.4 FAIR 28 NOV 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/2 Mr F. Maguire 11.7 (H) 21L 5th of 16 to Grangee (FR) 11.7 GAL 25 OCT Bumper 2m 11yds Sft 5/2Fav Mr F. Maguire 11.7 2 1/4L 2nd to Monas Melody 11.7 PUN 8 SEP 14rn Bumper 2m 150yds Yld RESERVES

21 Five Helmets (Ire) 21 622000

g Bay by Helmet - Sweet Home Alabama (Desert Prince) Colours: BLACK, grey stars on sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Ms Natalie Cleary Owned by: Brendan Keogh

4 11-09 Gavin Cromwell MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: 4-time flat winner in Britain on quick ground but yet to spark over hurdles on soft. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 29 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €35,146 Five Helmets 4 flat wins €20,641.60 66/1 J.M. Moore 11.9 43L 12th of 18fn, 19rn to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.9 NAV 5 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft 22/1 J.M. Moore 11.9 74L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Gua Du Large (FR) 11.4 THU 26 NOV mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Sft 9/2 J.M. Moore 11.9 60L last of 10fn, 11rn to Hazran 11.4 WEX 26 OCT mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft/Hvy

22 Klickity Klopp (Ire)

4 11-09

g Bay by Westerner - Alixandra Weekend (Scorpion) Colours: ORANGE, black cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Coolrain Stables Owned by: Basin Bombers Syndicate

J P Dempsey KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: Westerner gelding out of half-sister to smart chaser Total Recall; reserve best watched. Probable SP: No Odds

23 Junior Bee (Ire)

4 11-02

f Bay by Jet Away - Much Appreciated (Heron Island) Colours: BLACK & RED DIABOLO, red stars on sleeves, red star on cap Bred by: Crossogue Stud Owned by: Ms Elaine Burke

Martin Burke (5)

John M Burke TIPPERARY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Kitty Galore best watched on debut; reserve. Probable SP: No Odds HOOD ON No. 2, 19, 20 H,T ON No. 3 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9, 11 CHEEKPIECE ON No. 17

LAST YEAR 1st Cedarwood Road, 2nd Jungle Junction, 3rd Fils Spirituel TRAINER Gearoid O’Loughlin WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4m 10.20 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST Evens Micro Manage, 7-2 Irish Poseidon, 9-2 Hurricane Cliff, 7 Get My Drift, 16 Gee Rex, Purdey’s Gift, 25 Final Endeavour, Landa Beach, Mighty Meggsie, 33 Copia Verborum, Fields Of Dreams, Futurum Regem, Ideal Pal, 50 Excelcius, Jody Ted, 100 Clifftop, Lariat, Morph, 150 Colonel Slade, Mater Matuta

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

On Flat ability MICRO MANAGE stands apart here. His light campaign suggests he is not the easiest to train but he should take all the beating here given a clear round on hurdles debut, having reportedly schooled well at home. Irish Poseidon has been thriving of late on the polytrack and is an interesting hurdles recruit, the best of those with hurdling experience appear to be Hurricane Cliff and Get My Drift. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MICRO MANAGE Next Best: Irish Poseidon SELECTION: HURRICANE CLIFF 14

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The Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Thorntons Recycling)

Distance 2m

Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions A hurdle for five years old and

Declared 21

upwards, maidens at starting.

Weights 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.

START

FINISH

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RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Danny Hand (7)

Time:

5-

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Cotteemcavennigoal (Ire) 399 g Bay by Kalanisi - Brega Queen (Court Cave) Colours: MAROON, white chevron, light blue sleeves & cap Bred by: I Downey Owned by: Mrs C Keane

5 12-00 Shane Crawley MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Beaten a long way in bumper over a year in Britain; best watched on hurdles bow. Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 1 runs Cotteemcavennigoal Ned Curtis 10.13 32L 5th of 7 to Presence of Mind 11.2 HUNTINGDON 23 NOV 19 Bumper 1m 5f 148yds Gd /Sft

2 Bryan Cooper

309039

Dalileo (Ire) 23 g Bay by Galileo - Snow Queen (Danehill Dancer) Colours: BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Barronstown Stud Owned by: Miss Rachel O’Neill

5 12-00 Ronald O’Neill KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Excuses for recent poor hurdles debut run but still best watched. Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 27 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €39,524 Dalileo 3 flat wins €17,001.50 40/1 Mr J.W. O’Neill 11.7 70L last of 9fn, 12rn to Pepite De Belle (GB) 10.6 CLON 3 DEC mdn hdl 2m 3f 5yds Hvy 5/1 HR76 B.M. Coen 9.9 (BK) hd hd 3rd to Swift Wing (GB) 9.8 DUN 25 NOV 14rn 1m 4f Std 50/1 HR78 J.A. Powell 8.6 9 1/2L 10th of 14 to Blue Shadow 8.6 DUN 13 NOV hcp 1m 4f Std

3 Rachael Blackmore

22

Decimation (Ire) 58 g Bay by Milan - Babies Present (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: E Broderick & M Slattary Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

5 12-00 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Two good runs in October so definite shortlist material. Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,720 Decimation 4/6Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Irascible (FR) 11.11 CLON 29 OCT 14rn mdn hdl 2m 149yds Sft 8/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 nk D/h for 2nd with Gua Du Large (FR) 11.5 to Queens Brook 11.7 FAIR 10 OCT 16rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

4 David Mullins

2/-1

El Barra (Fr) 37 g Brown by Racinger - Oasaka (Robin Des Champs) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Bred by: M Patrice Vagne Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

6 12-00 W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Impressive Thurles bumper winner highly-regarded and potentially high-class novice hurdler. Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,310 El Barra (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 4/7Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 5 1/2L 6L from Fourneux D’isanka (FR) 11.9 and Stranger Danger 12.2 THU 19 NOV 8rn Bumper 2m Sft (PtoP) 5/4F Derek O’Connor 5L 2nd to Fury Road DROMAHANE 20-MAY-18 11r10f Mdn 3m Gd

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Liam McKenna (7) 0

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Fredastare (Ire) 8

5 12-00

g Bay by Getaway - Refining (Westerner) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, red sleeves, white armlet, black cap, white star Bred by: Mrs K McGoldrick A J Martin Owned by: Keep Your Distance Syndicate MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Jumping let him down when tailed off on recent Navan hurdles debut; can only be watched. Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 1 runs Fredastare 33/1 L.A. McKenna 11.7 96L 14th of 20 to Percy Warner 11.11 NAV 18 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

6 Jody McGarvey

5-312

Hallowed Star (Ire) 148

5 12-00

g Bay by Sea The Stars - All Hallows (Dalakhani) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap Bred by: Airlie Stud John Joseph Hanlon Owned by: Mrs A F Mee CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Decent bumper performer highly regarded but this could prove a tough task on hurdles bow. Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,214 Hallowed Star 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 6/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 6 1/2L 2nd to Eilise’s A Lady 11.0 GAL 31 JUL 7rn Bumper 2m 150yds Sft 7/1 Mr S. Fenelon 11.9 won 9L 3/4L from Lebowski 11.9 and Broomfields Jeremy 11.13 TIPP 26 JUN 15rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld B. Hughes 11.4 hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Hunny Moon (GB) 10.11 STRATFORD-ON-AVON 9 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m 70yds Sft

7 Dillon Maxwell (7) 60-3f4-

He’s Ok (Ire) 644

6 12-00

g Bay by Urban Poet - Heads Will Turn (Royal Applause) Colours: WHITE, orange hoop, emerald green sleeves & cap Bred by: A Malone Owned by: A Malone

Matthew J Smith MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Definite ability last year but this looks a big ask after long absence. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,992 He’s Ok 9/2Fav A. McCurtin 11.4 (H) hd nk 2L 4th to Iconic Lady 10.7 THU 23 MAR 19 18rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 8/1 A. McCurtin 11.0 fell in race won by Polished Steel 11.3 THU 7 FEB 19 18rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 100/1 A. McCurtin 11.7 6 1/2L 6L 3rd to Valdieu (FR) 11.12 NAAS 6 JAN 19 19rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

8 Sean Flanagan

3ff214

Il Courra (Ire) 42

5 12-00

g Bay by Shantou - Village Queen (King’s Theatre) Colours: DARK BLUE, red cross of lorraine, striped cap Bred by: Mrs Mary F Griffin Owned by: Mary Griffin

C W J Farrell WEXFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Useful bumper form but this looks a tough ask on hurdles bow. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €7,420 Il Courra 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 7/2 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.9 8L 2 1/4L 11L 4th to Letsbeclearaboutit 12.2 PUN 14 NOV 7rn Bumper 2m 180yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.9 won 3/4L 4L from Idas Boy 12.2 and Mercury Lane 12.2 WEX 26 OCT 11rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.9 1 3/4L 2nd to Glan 11.9 KILB 21 AUG 10rn Bumper 2m Sft

9 Denis O’Regan

u338

Kings Halo (Ire) 20

5 12-00

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Sapphire Set (Mister Lord) Colours: WHITE, dark blue panel, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlet, dark blue cap Bred by: John White James Daniel Dullea Owned by: Kings Halo Partnership CORK

R ACING POST VERDICT: Shaped okay on hurdles bow at Gowran but Cork effort since disappointing; hard to fancy. Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,260 Kings Halo 5/1 P.T. Enright 12.0 44L 8th of 14fn, 18rn to Joseph Conrad 12.0 CK 6 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 100/1 P.T. Enright 12.0 1L 45L 3rd to Ferny Hollow 12.0 GOW 20 NOV 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy (PtoP) R Deegan 4L 3rd to Kilandra BALLYARTHUR 15-MAR-20 8r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

10 M C Muldoon (Ire) 805 Mr P W Mullins

5 12-00

g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Alizaya (Highest Honor) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink diamond & sleeves, white cap Bred by: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah 29740/- Owned by: Mrs J M Mullins

W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Ex Peter Chapple-Hyam trained; long absent but reportedly jumps well; market best guide. Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €17,655 M C Muldoon 1 flat win €5,145.80 David Probert 9.1 26L 13th of 14 to Aquarium (GB) 9.4 YORK 13 OCT 18 hcp (96-110)1m 2f 56yds Sft Jack Mitchell 9.9 1L 1L ns 4th to Sod’s Law (GB) 8.7 PONTEFRACT 8 OCT 18 8rn hcp (81-95)1m 6yds Gd /Sft Kieran Shoemark 9.3 7L 7th of 9 to Alemaratalyoum 8.9 HAYDOCK PARK 29 SEP 18 hcp (86-105)1m 37yds Gd /Sft 17

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12.30pm RACE 2 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Presto (GB) 136

TStrap,

5 12-00

g Bay by Cacique - Allegro Viva (Distant View) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, orange spots on cap Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Oliver McKiernan Simon Torrens (5) 117-490 Owned by: Keep The Faith Syndicate DUBLIN R ACING POST VERDICT: Decent on the flat so not one to rule out now switched to hurdles. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €14,442 Presto (GB) 1 flat win €7,092.00 1 N.H. win €5,910.00 D 16/1 HR89 C.D. Hayes 9.10 (TS) 25L 13th of 15 to Springbank 8.8 GOW 12 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 10/1 HR89 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.3 22L 9th of 18 to Dalton Highway 9.0 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 2m Gd 3/1Fav HR88 S. Foley 10.0 ns 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Mutadaffeq 9.3 CUR 13 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 2m Gd/Frm

12 Snake Oil (Ire) 97 Mark Bolger

61

5 12-00

g Bay by Westerner - Impulsive Ita (Supreme Leader) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Bred by: Mr C Reaney Owned by: Barry Connell

Barry Connell KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Listowel bumper winner one to consider now reverting to hurdles. Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €5,430 Snake Oil 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 D 3/1Fav Mr F. Maguire 12.2 won 7 1/2L s/hd from Double Jubilee 11.9 and The Dara Man 11.9 LIST 20 SEP 10rn Bumper 2m Gd 22/1 K.J. Brouder 12.0 11L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Kaatskill Nap (FR) 12.0 GAL 29 JUL mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd/Yld

13 Wide Receiver (Ire) 34 Jack Kennedy

TStrap,

g Bay by Sholokhov - Sagarich (Sagamix) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: Mr E Mulryan 12-6232 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

5 12-00

Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Major claims on form but needs to jump better. Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €17,638 Wide Receiver 1 N.H. win €6,205.50 D -- Handicap Rating 130 5/6Fav J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (TS) 1L 2nd to Ashdale Bob 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 9/2 M.P. Walsh 11.3 (TS) 1 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to N’golo 11.7 NAV 8 NOV 8rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy 8/13Fav K.M. Donoghue 12.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Baptism Of Fire 12.0 PUN 13 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Yld

14 Annie Kate (Ire) 23 Sean O’Keeffe

6-46f5

5 11-07

f Bay by Califet - Spartan Girl (Ela-Mana-Mou) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star & sleeves, dark blue cap, light blue star Bred by: Mr Eugene Matthews Mrs John Harrington Owned by: Flyers Syndicate KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Jumping has been sketchy at times and will find it tough to get involved here. Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €880 Annie Kate 11/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 (H) 13L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Stand Off 12.0 CLON 3 DEC mdn hdl 2m 43yds Hvy 14/1 Cian Cullinan 11.0 (H) fell in race won by Archies Charm (GB) 11.9 LIM 17 NOV 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 10/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.4 (H) 21L 6th of 7 to John Cannon (GB) 11.7 THU 5 MAR Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

15 Bennystiara (Ire)

f Bay by Kayf Tara - Benny’s Fagartha (Beneficial) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow cap, royal blue star Bred by: Phelim & Mary Sheridan Owned by: What A Combination Syndicate

Hugh Morgan (5)

5 11-07 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Well-bred newcomer but appears the lesser-fancied of the de Bromhead pair. Probable SP: 50/1

16 Lady Heath (Ire) 85

Conor Orr (3)

1429

5 11-07

f Bay by Califet - Renvyle Society (Moscow Society) Colours: MAROON & DARK BLUE HALVED, sleeves reversed, maroon cap Bred by: Thomas Bruton Mrs Lorna Fowler Owned by: T A Bruton & Mark Bradburne MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Smart in bumpers and type to make her mark hurdling though probably against her own sex. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,270 Lady Heath 1 N.H. win €5,910.00 D 7/1 Mr T. Hamilton 11.8 31L 9th of 13 to Purple Mountain 11.8 GOW 2 OCT Bumper 2m Gd 5/2Fav Mr T.J. Love 11.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Sheer Liss 10.11 DRYL 28 AUG 11rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft 11/8Fav Mr T.J. Love 11.2 1/2L 2 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Castra Vetera 11.2 NAAS 8 MAR 7rn Bumper 1m 7f 165yds Yld/Sft

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The Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

17 Largy Princess (Ire) 20 J J Slevin

7 11-07

f Bay by Presenting - Las Princess (Oscar) Colours: EM. GREEN, purple star, purple stars on sleeves, purple cap, emerald green stars Bred by: C O’Brennan S R B Crawford -52-395 Owned by: Raymond Scullion & Martin McGrogan ANTRIM

R ACING POST VERDICT: Bits and pieces of form in Britain but nothing to suggest she will have an impact here. Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,621 Largy Princess Jeremiah McGrath 10.12 (TS) 17L 5th of 11 to Bourbon Beauty (GB) 10.12 KELSO 6 DEC nov.hdl 2m 4f 189yds Sft 14/1 Dylan Johnston 11.2 32L 9th of 13 to Ballyadam 12.2 DWNP 22 MAR Bumper 2m 1f 65yds Yld Dylan Johnston 10.7 5L 15L 3rd to Miss Aloud 11.0 AYR 6 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 100yds Hvy

18 Melburnian (Fr) 63 Robbie Colgan

5 11-07

f Chesnut by Zambezi Sun - Moscow Nights (Peintre Celebre) Colours: WHITE, red stars, dark blue sleeves, white stars, white cap, dark blue stars Bred by: Mme Isabelle Corbani, M Arthur Waugh & M Tom Waugh A J Martin 1-00463 Owned by: Back For More ATB Partnership MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Useful enough on the flat but three hurdling efforts of 2019 ordinary. Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €79,313 Melburnian (FR) 3 flat wins €48,250.00 11/4Fav HR80 C.T. Keane 10.2 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to The Names Jock 9.9 here 24 OCT 17rn hcp (50-80)1m 2f Sft/Hvy 7/2 HR81 R.P. Whelan 8.9 7L 6th of 12 to Haparanda 8.5 here 17 OCT Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 20/1 HR80 N.G. McCullagh 8.8 3/4L 2 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Baron Samedi (GB) 8.11 LIST 24 SEP 12rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Hvy

19 Moonshot (Ire) 28 Patrick Corbett

6 11-07

f Bay by Jeremy - Miss Compliance (Broken Hearted) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue diamonds on slvs, light blue cap Bred by: James Murtagh S R B Crawford 283f-03 Owned by: Richard Irwin ANTRIM

R ACING POST VERDICT: Nice bit of improvement at Fairyhouse and has a future but this looks out of her depth. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,531 Moonshot 40/1 P.E. Corbett 11.7 s/hd 5L 3rd to Keskonrisk (FR) 12.0 FAIR 28 NOV 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 100/1 P.E. Corbett 10.12 (TS) 47L 10th of 11fn, 16rn to Funky Dady (FR) 11.1 PUN 28 OCT hdl 2m 4f 140yds Yld/Sft 20/1 P.E. Corbett 11.5 fell in race won by Russian Diamond 11.10 DRYL 26 DEC 19 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

20 Sketrick (Ire) 21 Jonathan Moore

7 11-07

f Bay by Milan - Lough Coyne (Bob Back) Colours: PURPLE, red star, purple cap, red star Bred by: Miss E Hamilton 3/-14p9 Owned by: Miss E Hamilton

S R B Crawford ANTRIM

R ACING POST VERDICT: Point-to-point winner was never sighted on recent Navan hurdles debut; easily passed over. Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 1 runs Sketrick 150/1 P.E. Corbett 11.7 54L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Clondaw Secret 12.0 NAV 5 DEC mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft (PtoP) B G Crawford p.u. in race won by Lady Mangan LISRONAGH 07-NOV-20 9r5f Mares Open 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) B G Crawford 9 1/2L 4th to Navy Girl MOIRA 10-OCT-20 6r4f Mares Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft RESERVE

21 Little Big Rocky (Ire) 18 0

5 12-00

g Bay by Califet - Rock High Lady (High Chaparral) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, dark blue hoop, dark blue armlet, royal blue cap Bred by: Maurice Geraghty Owned by: Maurice Mary Geraghty

Patrick Downey MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Reserve never counted when well held on recent hurdles bow at Punchestown. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 1 runs Little Big Rocky 100/1 C.J. Orr 11.11 78L 10th of 19 to Razzle Dazzle Love 11.7 PUN 8 DEC mdn hdl 2m 130yds Hvy TONGUE STRAP ON No. 11, 13

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Verdict/Preictor Overleaf >>>

LAST YEAR 1st Mt Leinster, 2nd Entoucas, 3rd Concertista

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4m 7.80 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 5-2 El Barra, 7-2 Wide Receiver, 9-2 Decimation, 5 M C Muldoon, 9 Hallowed Star, Snake Oil, 14 Presto, 16 Il Courra, Lady Heath, 20 He’s Ok, 25 Moonshot, 33 Melburnian, 50 Bennystiara, 66 Annie Kate, Dalileo, Kings Halo, Largy Princess, 100 Cotteemcavennigoal, 150 Fredastare, Sketrick

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

A good-class maiden hurdle in which EL BARRA can reward connections’ patience with a winning start over hurdles, though Willie Mullins sets a poser by also running the long-absent M C Muldoon. Both Decimation and Wide Receiver bring solid levels of form to the table, with Snake Oil and Hallowed Star others to consider in a likely informative race. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: EL BARRA Next Best: Wide Receiver SELECTION: WIDE RECEIVER

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Choosing a Winner is easy with Knight Frank

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1.05pm RACE 3

Placepot

Trifecta

The Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle of €35,000 (Grade 2) (Generously sponsored by Knight Frank)

Distance 2m

Winner €20,650 Second €7,000 Third €3,500 Fourth €1,750 Fifth €1,050 Sixth €700 Race conditions A hurdle for three years old only.

Weights 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

Declared 7 START

FINISH

Knight Frank will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and e100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Jack Kennedy

Time:

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Zanahiyr (Ire) 27

g Chesnut by Nathaniel - Zariyna (Marju) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C 6-92111 Owned by: Noel Moran & Mrs Valerie Moran

3 11-03 Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Impressive in Grade 3 last time, slamming Saint Sam; hard to oppose. Probable SP: 1/2 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €32,955 Zanahiyr 1 flat win €7,965.00 2 N.H. wins €22,125.00 D 16/5 J.W. Kennedy 10.11 won 14L 34L from Saint Sam (FR) 11.1 and Druid’s Altar 10.11 FAIR 29 NOV 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m Sft 7/4 K.M. Donoghue 11.2 won 2 1/2L 42L from Dark Voyager 11.2 and Belgoprince (FR) 11.2 BAL 17 OCT 5rn mdn hdl 2m 2f Sft 6/1 S.P. Davis 9.7 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Ciel D’afrique 9.7 and Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 9.4 FAIR 5 JUL 13rn mdn 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 39.6sec

2 Sean O’Keeffe

48331

Autumn Evening (GB) 20

3 11-00

g Chesnut by Tamayuz - Martagon Lily (Manduro) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star Bred by: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd Mrs John Harrington Owned by: J P O’Flaherty KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Cork winner looks the type to progress but will certainly need to. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €9,590 Autumn Evening (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D 5/4Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 11.2 won 3/4L 11L from Curious Bride 10.9 and Flying Scotsman 11.2 CK 6 DEC 9rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 C.P. Hoban 9.7 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Lady Dahlia 8.11 CUR 6 NOV 15rn mdn 1m 4f Hvy 33/1 T.P. Madden 9.7 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Ilmig 9.7 NAV 22 OCT 9rn mdn 1m 6f Sft

3 J J Slevin

6-1

Busselton (Fr) 223

3 11-00

g Bay by Mastercraftsman - Blessed Luck (Rock of Gibraltar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow cap, royal blue stars Bred by: Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien Owned by: Chanelle Phar Ltd KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Auteuil winner for whom market likely best guide to chances on debut for Joseph O’Brien. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €20,160 Busselton (FR) 1 N.H. win €20,160.00 A. Poirier 10.6 won 2L hd from State Man (FR) 10.6 and Bimbo Has (FR) 10.6 AUTEUIL 17 MAY 20rn hdl 1m 7f Sft Thibault Speicher 8.11 7 1/4L 6th of 15 to Hurricane Dream (FR) 8.11 ANGERS 21 NOV 19 mdn 1m 2f Hvy

4 Denis O’Regan

Druid’s Altar (Ire) 27

3 11-00

g Bay by Mastercraftsman - Shell Garland (Sadler’s Wells) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on slvs, light blue cap, grey diamonds Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien 562113 Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Remote Fairyhouse third to Zanahiyr, very hard to see him reversing that form here. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €21,215 Druid’s Altar 1 flat win €7,080.00 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 11/4 R.M. Power 10.11 14L 34L 3rd to Zanahiyr 10.11 FAIR 29 NOV 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m Sft 7/1 J.J. Slevin 11.2 won 4 1/4L 7 1/2L from Ilmig 11.2 and Perry Owens 11.9 PUN 14 NOV 8rn hdl 2m 180yds Sft/Hvy 5/2 HR81 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from La Joya 9.2 and Snegurochka 9.9 LIST 24 SEP 9rn mdn 1m 4f Hvy 2min 52.7sec

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The Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ha D’or (Fr) 178

Hood,

g Bay by Nidor - Rosewort (Network) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Bred by: Mme Nathalie Viel & Alain Vandenhove Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

Rachael Blackmore 1

3 11-00 W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: French AQPS winner hooded for hurdles debut here and market will be interesting. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €4,750 Ha D’or (FR) 1 flat win €4,750.00 Y ROUSSET 9.11 won 6 1/2L 3 1/2L from Hurrick des Obeaux (FR) 9.11 and He Voila (FR) 9.7 SENONNES-POUANCE 1 JUL 6rn 1m 3f 110yds Sft

6 Sean Flanagan

Jeff Kidder (Ire) 53

g Bay by Hallowed Crown - Alpine (Rail Link) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange cross of lorraine & sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen 221251 Owned by: Albert Dravins & Eamonn Scanlon

3 11-00 Noel Meade MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Fairyhouse maiden winner with room for improvement in jumping; this a much stiffer task. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €19,030 Jeff Kidder 1 flat win €5,310.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D 6/5Fav S.W. Flanagan 11.2 won 2 1/4L 3L from Bigz Belief 11.2 and Sideshift (FR) 11.2 FAIR 3 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/1Fav HR68 G.M. Ryan 8.13 6L 5th of 17 to Camorra 9.11 here 17 OCT Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 6/4Fav S.W. Flanagan 11.2 6 1/2L 2nd to Scholastic 10.9 PUN 29 SEP 11rn mdn hdl 2m 120yds Gd

7 David Mullins

Saint Sam (Fr) 27

3 11-00

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Ladeka (Linda’s Lad) Colours: BLACK & WHITE QUARTERED, scarlet sleeves & cap Bred by: Mme Irene Catsaras, Mme Victoria Dubois & Mme Manon Dubois Owned by: Edward Ware

9112

W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Second to Zanahiyr at Fairyhouse but hard to see him reversing form on 7lb better terms. Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €25,385 Saint Sam (FR) 2 N.H. wins €20,160.00 4/5Fav P. Townend 11.1 14L 2nd to Zanahiyr 10.11 FAIR 29 NOV 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m Sft Alain De Chitray 10.10 won 2L 2 1/2L from Piriac (FR) 10.3 and Horse Maha (FR) 10.10 CLAIREFONTAINE 18 JUL 11rn hdl 2m 1f Sft Felix De Giles 10.6 won 1 1/4L 3L from Shentri (FR) 10.6 and Hedesh (FR) 10.11 DIEPPE 25 JUN 14rn hdl 2m 1f Sft HOOD ON No. 5

LAST YEAR 1st Aspire Tower, 2nd Wolf Prince, 3rd A Wave Of The Sea

TRAINER Henry De Bromhead WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 4m 7.50 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 1-2 Zanahiyr, 7-2 Saint Sam, 14 Autumn Evening, Ha D’or, 16 Busselton, 25 Druid’s Altar, Jeff Kidder

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.)

RACE VERDICT

Short-priced Triumph favourite after slamming Saint Sam at Fairyhouse, ZANAHIYR will be very hard to stop here, despite being 7lb worse off with the former on this occasion.

[Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ZANAHIYR Next Best: Saint Sam

SELECTION: ZANAHIYR

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1.40pm RACE 4

Placepot

Trifecta

The Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle of €14,500 (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals Ltd.)

Winner €8,555 Second €2,900 Third €1,450 Fourth €725 Fifth €435 Sixth €290 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle

Distance 2m

the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs.

Declared 23

for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 3rd May 2020 (123 = 11st 10lbs).

Weights Top weight in the original handicap and after

START

FINISH

Holden Plant Rentals will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and e100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

Time:

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Mig Des Taillons (Fr) 19

H,T,

5 11-12

g Chesnut by Montmartre - Ailette Azuree (Robin Des Champs) Colours: BLACK & RED CHEVRONS, black sleeves, red cap, black star Bred by: S A R L Chartier Centre Betail Patrick Eugene Turley Mr D G Lavery (3) 213011 Owned by: P L Polly & Mrs Mary Turley DOWN R ACING POST VERDICT: Has been raised an aggregate 14lb for wins at Fairyhouse and Musselburgh, vulnerable now. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €22,575 Mig Des Taillons (FR) 3 N.H. wins €16,998.40 D -- Handicap Rating 125 Mr Danny McMenamin 11.5 (H) (TS) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Prince Escalus 11.4 and Spark of Madness (FR) 10.9 MUSSELBURGH 7 DEC 8rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 124yds Sft 15/2 HR111 L.P. Dempsey 11.9 (H) (TS) won 1L 4 1/2L from Bold Emperor 10.10 and Youngnedofthehill 10.2 FAIR 10 OCT 16rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Yld 3/1 HR111 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.6 (H) (TS) 24L 15th of 18 to Rebel Gold 12.0 PUN 29 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)2m 120yds Gd

2

One Down (Ire) 27

g Brown by Arcadio - Gilt Ridden (Heron Island) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Arctic Tack Stud & Crossogue Stud Jack Wildman (7) 1-31347 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

5 11-12 Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Bumper winner and maidnen hurdle, ambitious Grade 1 attempt on latest, others preferred.. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €16,924 One Down 2 N.H. wins €12,990.00 D -- Handicap Rating 125 50/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 55L last of 7 to Ballyadam 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 50/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.3 1 1/2L 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to N’golo 11.7 NAV 8 NOV 8rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy 15/8 M.P. Walsh 11.11 1 1/2L 3L 3rd to Call Me Lyreen 11.7 SLGO 23 OCT 7rn hdl 2m 1f 110yds Yld

3 Bryan Cooper

Mighty Tom (Ire) 42

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Polly Anthus (Kahyasi) Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue cross of lorraine, white cap Bred by: Mr Noel Collins 3-78313 Owned by: N Collins

5 11-10 Thomas Cooper KERRY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Beat a useful type in a Galway maiden in October, plenty of weight for handicap debut now. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €10,708 Mighty Tom 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 4/1 B.J. Cooper 11.5 2 1/4L 7L 3rd to Rescue Package (FR) 11.2 PUN 14 NOV 7rn nov.hdl 2m 180yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 B.J. Cooper 12.0 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Run For Oscar 12.0 and Julies Stowaway 12.0 GAL 24 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 28/1 B.J. Cooper 12.0 4 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Ragnar Lodbrok 12.0 GAL 7 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft

4 Paddy Kennedy

Rebel Gold (Ire) 42

H,T,

7 11-08

g Bay by Gold Well - Julia’s Girl (Definite Article) Colours: ORANGE & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, royal blue stars on slvs, royal blue star on cap Bred by: Jarliath McCarthy Thomas Foley 213133 Owned by: T H Stanley & Michael O’Dowd & Ms Ann P Nolan & R Kennedy CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Excellent third in a beginners’ chase last time, could be well handicapped as a hurdler. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €20,930 Rebel Gold 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 50/1 P.D. Kennedy 12.0 (H) (TS) 6L 2 1/4L 3rd to Asterion Forlonge (FR) 12.0 PUN 14 NOV 18rn beg.ch 2m 3f 150yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 P.D. Kennedy 12.0 (H) (TS) 8L 9L 3rd to Unexcepted (FR) 12.0 TIPP 20 OCT 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 18/1 HR116 P.D. Kennedy 12.0 (H) (TS) won 2L 1/2L from Winner Takes Itall (FR) 12.0 and Rocky Court 11.0 PUN 29 SEP 18rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 120yds Gd

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The Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

5

With A Start (Ire) 29

6

Dysart Diamond (Ire) 82

TStrap, 5 11-08 g Bay by Sea The Stars - Sudden Blaze (Soviet Star) Colours: BLACK, red spots, yellow sleeves & cap Bred by: Knocktoran Stud Noel Meade 46-2158 Owned by: C P O’Brien MEATH Denis O’Regan RACING POST VERDICT: Flat and hurdles winner on good ground, should strip fitter following recent Dundalk run. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €27,636 With A Start 1 flat win €6,501.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D -- Handicap Rating 121 4/1 HR72 L.F. Roche 8.6 (TS) 6 1/4L 8th of 13 to Construct (GB) 8.12 DUN 27 NOV hcp 2m Std 8/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.8 15L 5th of 6 to The Very Man 11.11 GAL 29 JUL nov.hdl Listed 2m 110yds Gd 13/8Fav S.W. Flanagan 12.0 won 6L 11L from Fix The Bill 11.7 and Spiorad Saoirse (GB) 11.9 GOW 20 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

David Mullins

TStrap,

f Chesnut by Shirocco - Dysart Dancer (Accordion) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow armlet, yellow star on cap Bred by: Eleanor Manning 4-33114 Owned by: Ms Eleanor Manning

5 11-06 W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: 2m Tramore winner did not seem to enjoy test of stamina last time, entitled to respect. Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €14,217 Dysart Diamond 2 N.H. wins €11,210.00 D -- Handicap Rating 119 5/1 P. Townend 11.8 2 3/4L 2 1/4L 8 1/2L 4th to Western Run 11.9 KILL 5 OCT 10rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd 6/5Fav P. Townend 11.7 won 2 3/4L 3L from Santana Plessis (FR) 11.9 and Dare To Flare 11.4 TRAM 16 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 5/4Fav Miss J. Townend 11.2 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Sonny John 11.9 and Erins Benefit 11.2 LIM 23 JUL 12rn Bumper 2m Yld

7 Ricky Doyle

Capilano Bridge (Ire) 30

5 11-05

g Bay by Stowaway - Black Lassie (Dr Massini) Colours: MAROON, light blue star, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, light blue cap, maroon star Bred by: Declan Phelan Conor O’Dwyer 82-4531 Owned by: Hugo Kane KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Did not have much to beat in a maiden hurdle at Thurles, will find this a lot tougher.. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €10,719 Capilano Bridge 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 4/6Fav R.A. Doyle 12.0 won 5 1/2L 29L from The Cathal Don 11.11 and The Declaimer 11.11 THU 26 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Sft 100/30 R.A. Doyle 11.6 4 1/4L 3L 3rd to Champagne Gold 11.3 WEX 25 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 R.A. Doyle 11.6 8 1/2L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Queens Brook 11.7 FAIR 10 OCT mdn hdl 2m Yld

8 Jack Kennedy

Envious Editor (Ire) 15

6 11-05

g Bay/Brown by Aizavoski - Moll The Rol (Beneficial) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Bred by: Mr T Boland 9-p3322 Owned by: Robcour

Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Last season’s handicap form is a negative but he has been consistent in maidens this term. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 12 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €13,063 Envious Editor -- Handicap Rating 118 13/8 HR118 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 4L 2nd to Hes A Hardy Bloke 12.0 PUN 11 DEC 17rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Hvy 4/1 HR118 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 6 1/2L 2nd to Gabynako (FR) 12.0 NAAS 21 NOV 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 5/2 HR118 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (H) 2 3/4L 8L 3rd to Irascible (FR) 11.11 CLON 29 OCT 14rn mdn hdl 2m 149yds Sft

9

Take All (Ire) 34

Hood, 5 11-05 g Bay by Golden Lariat - Miss Vickie (Old Vic) Colours: CANARY, blue sash, rose cap Bred by: James W Cleary Seamus Fahey 86421 Owned by: James Cleary KILDARE Alan King (7) RACING POST VERDICT: Wide-margin scorer at Cork in his first handicap, 14lb rise probably to prevent follow-up. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €10,365 Take All 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 D -- Handicap Rating 118 6/1 HR104 A.M. King 11.6 (H) won 14L 7L from Arctic Light (GB) 11.8 and Krickett 10.6 CK 22 NOV 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Hvy 10/1 A.M. King 11.7 (H) 6 1/2L 2nd to Gabbys Cross 12.0 TRAM 15 OCT 13rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 50/1 A.M. King 11.10 (H) hd 12L 3/4L 4th to Oscar Thyne 12.0 KILB 4 SEP 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 110yds Yld

10 Big King (Fr) 34 Mark Bolger

6 11-02

g Bay by Born King - Kaillila River (River Mist) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Bred by: Mme Sophie Bouchet Lardot, Mlle Delphine Lardot, Mlle Glwadis Lardot & M Alexis Lardot 874-241 Owned by: Barry Connell

Barry Connell KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Won with plenty to spare at Navan in his firstr handicap but has gone up 11lb as a result. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €9,291 Big King (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 D -- Handicap Rating 115 16/5 HR104 M.J. Bolger 10.12 won 5 1/2L 3 1/2L from Trixie Mc 9.12 and Elite Trooper Grey 11.4 NAV 22 NOV 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 4/1 HR104 M.J. Bolger 11.6 4L 4 3/4L 5 1/2L 4th to The Shunter 11.6 DWNP 18 SEP 9rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Gd 20/1 HR97 K.J. Brouder 12.0 1/2L 2nd to Railway Hurricane 12.0 BELW 25 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Sft 27

Continued Overleaf >>>

1.40pm RACE 4 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Guiri (GER) 36 Jody McGarvey

g Chesnut by Motivator - Guardia (Monsun) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Stall Ullmann 1-5-645 Owned by: John P McManus

5 10-13 Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Useful on the Flat in Germany, ordinary hurdles form so far but premature to write off. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €25,595 Guiri (GER) 1 flat win €3,000.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 6/1 HR112 M.P. Walsh 11.2 16L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Make Good 11.4 GOW 20 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 14/1 M.P. Walsh 12.0 12L 18L 11L 4th to Ballyadam 12.0 DRYL 31 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 14/1 M.P. Walsh 12.0 25L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to Eskylane 12.0 PUN 14 OCT mdn hdl 2m Yld

12 Charlie Siringo (Ire) 20 Sean Flanagan

5 10-12

g Chesnut by Getaway - Drumderry (Shernazar) Colours: PURPLE, white sleeves, purple stars, purple cap, white star Bred by: Paddy Kinsella 0-03243 Owned by: Ms J A Wakefield

Noel Meade MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Weakened in the closing stages at Cork last time, consistent but may find a few too good. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,358 Charlie Siringo -- Handicap Rating 111 5/1 HR110 S.W. Flanagan 10.12 hd 4L 3rd to Conright Boy 10.11 CK 6 DEC 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 7/2Fav HR109 S.W. Flanagan 10.9 1 1/2L nk ns 4th to Grand Partner 10.8 PUN 15 NOV 10rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 40yds Hvy 12/1 HR108 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 5 1/2L 2nd to Dreal Deal 11.3 CK 1 NOV 9rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Sft/Hvy

13 Defan (GB) 39 Rachael Blackmore f01

g Bay by Kayf Tara - Flushtown Vale (Saddlers’ Hall) Colours: ORANGE, royal blue sleeves, orange cap, white star Bred by: Gingearmy Owned by: Niall O’Leary

4 10-10 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Had shorter-priced stablemate Centurion Steel back in fourth when winning at Limerick. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €7,375 Defan (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 D -- Handicap Rating 112 18/1 D.P. Holden 11.2 won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Drop Him In 11.2 and Hardwired 11.6 LIM 17 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 14/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 38L 12th of 13 to Belfast Banter 11.12 GAL 24 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 7/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.10 fell in race won by Le Figaro Faoudel (FR) 11.10 LIST 21 SEP 9rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

14 Watch Guard (Ire) 43 J J Slevin

g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Sleeveless (Fusaichi Pegasus) Colours: RED, white disc, white spots on cap Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd 362-499 Owned by: Sean O’Driscoll & Stanley G Watson

B,T,

5 10-10

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Fair placed form in bumpers, best of his three maiden hurdle runs was at first attempt. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 7 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €4,515 Watch Guard -- Handicap Rating 109 28/1 J.J. Slevin 11.6 46L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Tucanae 11.7 FAIR 13 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/1 J.J. Slevin 12.0 (TS) 65L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Irascible (FR) 11.11 CLON 29 OCT mdn hdl 2m 149yds Sft 10/1 J.J. Slevin 12.0 6L 6 1/2L 6L 4th to Farceur Du Large (FR) 12.0 DWNP 9 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld

15 Marvel Fan (Fr) 65 Liam McKenna (7) 809b56

f Bay by Masked Marvel - Sary Flight (Turtle Bowl) Colours: WHITE, red cross of lorraine & sleeves, white cap Bred by: S C E A Haras Du Ma Owned by: TCD Partnership

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4 10-09 A J Martin MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Winner over fences in France last winter, brought down at first when 50-1 at Listowel. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €31,016 Marvel Fan (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,640.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 50/1 HR47 R.C. Colgan 8.12 (TS) 15L 6th of 11 to Make Good 9.8 NAV 22 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 6f Sft 20/1 HR48 C.T. Keane 9.2 (TS) 5 1/2L 5th of 12 to Prime Chief 8.13 CK 13 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 2f Yld/Sft 50/1 HR111 M.A. Enright 9.12 (TS) br.d in race won by Politicise 10.9 LIST 21 SEP 16rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd

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The Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

16 Le Figaro Faoudel (Fr) 39 Gearoid Brouder (7) 9p-15p

CPiece,

5 10-06

g Bay by Nicobar - Lectrice (Okawango) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, yellow cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: M Jean Philippe Raoult, M Frederic Le Gall & M Jean-Luc Guillerm Eoin Christopher McCarthy Owned by: Sarah McCarthy LIMERICK

R ACING POST VERDICT: Has struggled in two conditions race since winning a Listowel maiden at a huge price. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €12,030 Le Figaro Faoudel (FR) 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 D -- Handicap Rating 105 28/1 Jamie Hayes 10.13 p.u. in race won by Blanketontheground 10.9 LIM 17 NOV 11rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy 28/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 26L 5th of 7 to Call Me Lyreen 11.7 SLGO 23 OCT hdl 2m 1f 110yds Yld 125/1 K.J. Brouder 11.10 won 1 1/4L 4 1/2L from Dedanann 11.3 and Rippon Lodge 11.3 LIST 21 SEP 9rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

17 Centurion Steel (Ire) 23 Hugh Morgan (5) 7-6547

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g Bay by Kayf Tara - Novacella (Beyssac) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: Cleaboy Stud Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

5 10-03?+2

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Disappointed when fourth behind longer-priced stablemate Defan on penultimate start. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €880 Centurion Steel -- Handicap Rating 102 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (TS) 30L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Stand Off 12.0 CLON 3 DEC mdn hdl 2m 43yds Hvy 16/5 H. Morgan 11.4 2 3/4L 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Defan (GB) 11.2 LIM 17 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 5/1 D. Robinson 11.3 20L 5th of 13 to Flash De Touzaine (FR) 11.6 THU 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m 6f 169yds Yld/Sft

18 One Cool Poet (Ire) 8 Robbie Colgan

B,T,

g Bay by Urban Poet - Oasis Star (Desert King) Colours: RED & WHITE HOOPS, royal blue sleeves, emerald green cap Bred by: Caroline Brazil 1016-45 Owned by: DRFG Partnership

8 10-03

Matthew J Smith MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Three-time Galway Festival winner on Flat in 2019, fit from two Dundalk runs, major chance. Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 37 runs, 5 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €155,512 One Cool Poet 5 flat wins €124,851.00 -- Handicap Rating 102 12/1 HR97 W.J. Lee 9.11 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L 5th of 9 to Bluebeard’s Castle (USA) 9.1 DUN 18 DEC hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 25/1 HR97 Sam Ewing 9.7 (BK) (TS) 6L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Pure Nature (GB) 8.9 DUN 4 DEC 7rn hcp 1m 4f Std 7/1 HR100 W.J. Lee 9.7 (BK) (TS) 17L 6th of 10 to Mount Everest 9.3 here 19 OCT 19 Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

19 Ontheiflist (Ire) 346 Jonathan Moore

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g Bay by Iffraaj - Lavender List (Pivotal) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black seams, quartered cap Bred by: Azienda Agricola Angelo Agrestini Srl 2-690-0 Owned by: Mrs M Rogers & O B P Carroll

6 10-03 H Rogers LOUTH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Flat winner, absent since in rear in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in January. Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €43,068 Ontheiflist 1 flat win €12,320.00 -- Handicap Rating 102 25/1 HR104 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (TS) 44L 14th of 15 to Sean Says 10.3 PUN 15 JAN hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR78 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (V) 36L last of 14 to Mother Vincent 8.9 NAAS 3 NOV 19 hcp 1m 2f Hvy 16/1 HR79 C.D. Hayes 9.9 (V) 17L last of 9 to Njord 9.9 GAL 28 OCT 19 hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy

20 Sadies Trix (Ire) 43 Kevin Sexton

5 10-03

f Bay by Flemensfirth - Play Trix (Saddlers’ Hall) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap Bred by: Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin 080611 Owned by: Timothy Delaney

Peter Fahey KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Up a total of 16lb for wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse, may be capable of further progress. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €11,310 Sadies Trix 2 N.H. wins €11,210.00 D -- Handicap Rating 102 9/2 HR94 K.C. Sexton 11.7 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Dessie’s Diamond 12.0 and Vitudurum 11.6 FAIR 13 NOV 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR86 K.C. Sexton 11.9 won 2L 1 1/2L from Glebe Girl 11.9 and Influential Lady 11.4 CLON 29 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 149yds Sft 80/1 K.C. Sexton 11.7 14L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Empirion 12.0 KILB 1 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

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1.40pm RACE 4 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER RESERVES

21 Lunastar (Ire) 20 801f64

6 10-02

f Bay by Vale of York - Stargem (Compton Place) Colours: BLACK, red stars, black sleeves, red & black quartered cap Bred by: Gerard Mulligan Owned by: M G Kelly

Paul W Flynn LONGFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: First reserve, long-priced winner at Gowran in October, fair fourth at Cork last time. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €14,416 Lunastar 1 flat win €6,160.00 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 -- Handicap Rating 101 28/1 HR101 Eoin G. Kelly 11.6 hd 7L 2 1/2L 4th to Zaccarela (FR)(disq) 11.4 CK 6 DEC 20rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR101 Eoin G. Kelly 11.6 (H) 13L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Capture The Action 11.10 THU 19 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft 4/1 HR99 Eoin G. Kelly 11.4 fell in race won by Paula’s Prayer 11.5 SLGO 23 OCT 11rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 110yds Yld

22 Paula’s Prayer (Ire) 39 592212

f Bay by Pour Moi - Mary Anastatia (Lion Cavern) Colours: DARK BLUE, white seams, white spots on cap Bred by: Rev C P McLoughlin Owned by: Mrs Audrey O’Dwyer

5 10-01 Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Second reserve, improved performer, a win and three seconds from her last four starts. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €12,289 Paula’s Prayer 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 7/2Fav HR98 R.A. Doyle 10.13 4L 2nd to Moonlight Glory 9.5 LIM 17 NOV 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 16/5 HR93 R.A. Doyle 11.5 won 3 3/4L 8 1/2L from Lady Rocco 11.7 and Boghlone Honey 11.4 SLGO 23 OCT 11rn hcp hdl (80102)2m 1f 110yds Yld 8/1 HR91 R.A. Doyle 10.6 7L 2nd to Gotthenod 10.13 PUN 30 SEP 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

23 Mc Alpine (Ire) 28

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g Bay by Robin des Champs - Joie de Cotte (Lute Antique) Colours: RED, light blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star Bred by: Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd 6-2pp58 Owned by: Oliver Barden

6 9-13

P J Rothwell WICKLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Third reserve, still a maiden after ten starts over hurdles, hard to make a case for him. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 11 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,679 Mc Alpine -- Handicap Rating 98 25/1 HR100 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.1 (TS) 27L 8th of 11fn, 17rn to King Alex (FR) 10.11 FAIR 28 NOV hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 110yds Sft 50/1 HR101 Miss P. Elvin 10.2 (TS) 16L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Dreal Deal 10.7 PUN 28 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 140yds Yld/Sft 13/2 HR102 C.D. Maxwell 10.3 p.u. in race won by Groody Rover 11.7 DRYL 17 MAR 10rn hcp hdl 2m 3f 105yds Sft H,T ON No. 1, 4 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5, 6, 15, 17, 19, 23 HOOD ON No. 9 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 14, 18 CHEEKPIECE ON No. 16 ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Fauguernon, 2nd Accidental Rebel, 3rd Ena Baie

TRAINER Noel Meade WEIGHT 11-0 TIME 4m 13.80 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 13-2 One Cool Poet, 7 Dysart Diamond, 10 Charlie Siringo, Defan, Envious Editor, Guiri, Rebel Gold, 12 Big King, Sadies Trix, 14 Mighty Tom, Take All, With A Start, 16 Capilano Bridge, Marvel Fan, Mig Des Taillons, 20 Centurion Steel, One Down, Watch Guard, 25 Le Figaro Faoudel, 40 Ontheiflist

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

This looks like the plan for ONE COOL POET (nap) who has been sharpened with two Dundalk runs for this return to hurdling for the first time since last year’s dramatic improvement on the Flat. Any further deterioration in the ground would be concern, but he gets the vote over rivals such as Rebel Gold, who put in a fine effort over fences last time, and Dysart Diamond. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ONE COOL POET Next Best: Rebel Gold SELECTION: ENVIOUS EDITOR 30

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2.15pm RACE 5

Placepot

Trifecta

The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase of €80,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Christmas Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by the Racing Post)

Winner €47,200 Second €16,000 Third €8,000 Fourth €4,000 Fifth €2,400 Sixth €1,600 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. Weights 4-y-o 11st 7lbs;

Distance 2m1f

Declared 6

START

5-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.

FINISH

The Racing Post will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and e100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

Time:

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Benruben (Ire) 42

7 12-00

g Bay by Beneficial - Didinas (Kaldou Star) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow stars, red sleeves, yellow stars, red cap, yellow stars Bred by: James Dunne Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore f8-4114 Owned by: Due East Gone West Syndicate WATERFORD R ACING POST VERDICT: Appears safely held by Felix Desjy on Punchestown running, might prefer better ground. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €50,644 Benruben 3 N.H. wins €36,007.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 138 11/1 HR138 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 1 3/4L 8L 16L 4th to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy 5/2 HR138 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Razoul 11.3 and Andalusa (FR) 11.0 ROS 28 SEP 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 130yds Gd 7/1 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 won 1/2L 8L from Fan De Blues (FR) 12.0 and Star Max (GER) 12.0 KILL 22 AUG 11rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld

2 David Mullins

-2f-421

Blackbow (Ire) 34

H,T,

g Bay by Stowaway - Rinnce Moll (Accordion) Colours: RED, red & white hooped sleeves, white cap, red star Bred by: Mr B Hutchinson Owned by: Roaringwater Syndicate

7 12-00 W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Dual course bumper winner, failed to score over hurdles, has made a good start over fences. Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €90,253 Blackbow 3 N.H. wins €59,863.00 C D 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 14rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 10/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 (H) (TS) s/hd 2nd to Lynwood Gold 11.12 NAV 14 MAR 17rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 1/3Fav P. Townend 11.12 (H) 1/2L 3 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Le Musigny (FR) 11.12 PUN 12 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m 65yds Sft

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 13-2313 Owned by: SSP Number Twentytwo Syndicate

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8 12-00

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Last season’s Champion Hurdle third, plenty to find with Felix Desjy on Punchestown form. Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 16 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €208,024 Darver Star 6 N.H. wins €92,194.00 D 11/10Fav J.M. Moore 11.6 (TS) 1 3/4L 8L 3rd to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 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 9rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld J.M. Moore 11.10 (TS) 3L 3 3/4L 3rd to Epatante (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 17rn hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft

4 Sean Flanagan

Embittered (Ire) 21

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (Classic Cliche) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Con O’Keeffe 53-6322 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

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6 12-00

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: County Hurdle third, no match for stablemates of Felix Desjy in beginners’ chases at Navan. Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €63,898 Embittered 2 N.H. wins €15,333.00 7/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 (TS) 3L 2nd to Andy Dufresne 11.2 NAV 5 DEC 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 17rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy J. J. Slevin 11.8 (TS) 4 1/2L hd 3rd to Saint Roi (FR) 10.13 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 24rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft 32

The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Jack Kennedy

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Felix Desjy (Fr) 42

Hood,

g Chesnut by Maresca Sorrento - Lamadoun (Smadoun) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: MME Catherine Bodin & MME Martine Boullier 12-1f11 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

7 12-00

Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Excellent effort in landing Grade 2 Punchestown contest with Darver Star back in third.. Probable SP: 5/4 Career record 16 runs, 8 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €187,546 Felix Desjy (FR) 1 flat win €6,490.00 7 N.H. wins €143,481.70 D 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 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 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd 4/1Fav HR151 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (H) fell in race won by Aramon (GER) 11.10 GAL 30 JUL 19rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Yld

6 Bryan Cooper

Franco De Port (Fr) 30

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 117-2p1 Owned by: Bruton Street V

5 12-00 W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Landed the odds quite readily on his chasing debut, looks capable of holding his own. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €45,650 Franco De Port (FR) 3 N.H. wins €37,250.50 8/15Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 6 1/2L 15L from Whatsnotoknow 12.0 and Front View (FR) 12.0 THU 26 NOV 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 25rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 7/1 D.E. Mullins 11.3 6L 2nd to Stormy Ireland (FR) 11.1 NAAS 26 JAN 7rn hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 180yds Yld/Sft H,T ON No. 2 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3, 4 HOOD ON No. 5

LAST YEAR 1st Notebook, 2nd Fakir D’oudairies, 3rd Royal Rendezvous

TRAINER Henry De Bromhead WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4m 15.10 secs GOING yield BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Felix Desjy, 11-4 Darver Star, 4 Blackbow, 6 Franco De Port, 8 Embittered, 20 Benruben

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

Champion Hurdle third Darver Star failed to perform to expectations at Punchestown. He is probably capable of a good deal better, but could still struggle to reverse form with FELIX DESJY. Former dual course bumper winner Blackbow looks the pick of his trainer’s duo.

[Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FELIX DESJY Next Best: Blackbow

SELECTION: FELIX DESJY

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2.50pm RACE 6

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Pick Six

The ‘Bet Through The Free Racing Post App’ Handicap Steeplechase of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by the Racing Post)

Distance 2m1f

Winner €12,390 Second €4,200 Third €2,100 Fourth €1,050 Fifth €630 Sixth €420 Race conditions An extended handicap steeplechase

Declared 18

for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs).

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

START

FINISH

The Racing Post will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and e100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

Time:

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Jan Maat (GER) 69

g Grey by Electric Beat - Jeanine (Neshad) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Gestut Trona Hugh Morgan (5) 21-0564 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

CPiece,

7 11-10

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Cheekpieces tried first time, not the most obvious of four runners here for his trainer. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €62,046 Jan Maat (GER) 3 N.H. wins €34,518.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 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 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 Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 54yds Yld/Sft 9/4Fav HR137 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 34L 5th of 6fn, 10rn to Everlastingpromise (GB) 10.1 KILL 7 JUL hcp chse Grade B 2m 1f Gd

2 Sean O’Keeffe

15142p

Polished Steel (Ire) 55

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6 11-10

g Bay by Jeremy - Chaperoned (High Chaparral) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star Bred by: Exors of the Late John Harrington Mrs John Harrington Owned by: J P O’Flaherty KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Has been running in Grade 3 races and thus has plenty of weight for his first handicap. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 23 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €67,810 Polished Steel 4 N.H. wins €49,416.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 14/1 HR137 P. Townend 11.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Home By The Lee 11.2 CK 1 NOV 11rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 12/1 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Zarkareva (FR) 10.1 PUN 14 OCT 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Yld 15/2 R.M. Power 11.10 (TS) 1/2L 5 1/2L 13L 4th to Benruben 11.3 ROS 28 SEP 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 130yds Gd

3

Capuccimix (Fr) 14

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 Daniel Holden (7) u-21586 Owned by: Robcour

7 11-09 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Needs to step up considerably from recent runs at Cork and Fairyhouse. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €23,480 Capuccimix (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,331.00 -- Handicap Rating 134 14/1 HR136 Rachael Blackmore 10.4 20L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Sizing Pottsie (FR) 11.3 FAIR 12 DEC 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 Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Hvy 9/1 HR136 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 78L last of 5fn, 9rn to Zero Ten 11.4 THU 21 MAR nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f Yld/Sft

4 Kevin Sexton

Or Jaune De Somoza (Fr) 28

g Chesnut by Bernebeau - Planete D’o (Son Of Silver) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: Mme Laurence Curti 819-5f6 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

8 11-09 Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Looks held by stablemate Timoteo on running at Fairyhouse four weeks ago. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €54,542 Or Jaune De Somoza (FR) 3 N.H. wins €31,356.00 D -- Handicap Rating 134 20/1 HR135 G. Brouder 10.4 18L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Sft 14/1 HR136 H. Morgan 10.5 (CP) fell in race won by Everlastingpromise (GB) 10.1 KILL 7 JUL 10rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 1f Gd 25/1 HR136 H. Morgan 10.6 (CP) 11L 5th of 10fn, 15rn to Eclair De Beaufeu (FR) 10.12 here 1 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld

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The ‘Bet Through The Free Racing Post App’ Handicap Steeplechase COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5 Bryan Cooper

14p546

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Quamino (GER) 10

TStrap,

g Chesnut by Lord Of England - Quintana (Fantastic Light) Colours: PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Gestut Paschberg Owned by: Manverton Limited

7 11-09 Paul Nolan WEXFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Fit from a couple of runs at Dundalk, has the merit of being a course and distance winner. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €102,367 Quamino (GER) 4 N.H. wins €73,207.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 134 20/1 L.F. Roche 9.11 (TS) 2 1/4L 6th of 14 to Pin Your Hopes 9.7 DUN 16 DEC mdn 1m 4f Std 8/1 L.F. Roche 9.9 (TS) 6 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Tower Of Pisa (FR) 9.2 DUN 4 DEC 13rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 12/1 HR135 B.J. Cooper 10.10 (TS) 13L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Abbey Magic 10.9 CK 18 OCT Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 1f 160yds Gd

6 Jody McGarvey

Top Moon (Fr) 15

TStrap,

5 11-09

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Courtaline (Martaline) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star Bred by: M Laurent Huau, Mme Josiane Huau & M Patrice Huau Joseph Patrick O’Brien 2-00766 Owned by: John P McManus KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Has been competing in strong novice races, initial mark is 8lb lower than hurdles rating. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €59,008 Top Moon (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,726.50 -- Handicap Rating 134 16/1 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 58L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Captain Guinness 12.0 PUN 11 DEC beg.ch 2m Hvy 12/1 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 45L 6th of 14 to Blackbow 12.0 NAV 22 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 28/1 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 21L 7th of 14fn, 17rn to Easywork (FR) 12.0 NAV 8 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

7 Conor Orr (3)

1213f0

Jack Hackett (Ire) 18

Hood,

g Bay by Beat Hollow - Corskeagh Shadow (Beneficial) Colours: LIGHT GREEN, black cross sashes, black sleeves & cap Bred by: Sean Reilly Owned by: Sean Reilly

6 11-07

Mrs D A Love WESTMEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Ran poorly off his lower hurdles mark last time, has a decent record over fences. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €33,138 Jack Hackett 3 N.H. wins €21,825.50 -- Handicap Rating 132 7/1 HR112 S.D. Torrens 10.9 29L 11th of 13 to Gabbys Cross 11.2 PUN 8 DEC nov.hdl 2m 4f Hvy 40/1 HR132 S.D. Torrens 11.7 fell in race won by Colreevy 11.5 PUN 24 NOV 11rn nov.ch 2m 3f 150yds Hvy 14/1 HR126 P. Townend 11.12 2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Pakens Rock 11.9 GAL 24 OCT 10rn nov.ch 2m 2f 54yds Sft

8 Ricky Doyle

Ask Nile (Ire) 62

B,T,

8 11-05

g Bay by Ask - Spirit of The Nile (Generous) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE QUARTERED, hooped sleeves, qtd. cap Bred by: Geoffrey Thompson Seamus Neville 37-2355 Owned by: Mrs S Neville WEXFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Fairly consistent but has a modest strike-rate and may find this trip on the short side. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 32 runs, 2 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €62,465 Ask Nile 2 N.H. wins €16,016.00 D -- Handicap Rating 130 4/1Fav HR132 R.A. Doyle 11.9 (BK) (TS) 20L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Scoir Mear 11.0 WEX 25 OCT hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 9.11 (BK) (TS) 11L 5th of 12fn, 17rn to Cabaret Queen (GB) 10.9 LIST 23 SEP Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Sft 16/1 HR132 R.A. Doyle 10.11 (BK) (TS) 3 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Doctor Duffy 11.3 BAL 6 SEP 14rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 7f Yld/Sft

9 David Mullins

Pont Aven (Ire) 42

g Bay by Doyen - Behlaya (Kahyasi) Colours: PINK, light blue cross sashes, quartered cap Bred by: Degner Limited 32pu-p9 Owned by: Roderick Ryan & Thomas B Breen & M D Minch

7 11-05 W P Mullins CARLOW

R ACING POST VERDICT: Disappointing, error-prone type, hard to fancy despite due respect for his trainer. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €23,357 Pont Aven 2 N.H. wins €14,784.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 66/1 HR132 D.J. McInerney 10.6 30L 9th of 10fn, 17rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 10.11 PUN 14 NOV Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 3f 150yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR134 B. Hayes 10.3 p.u. in race won by Total Recall 11.4 GOW 23 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 1f Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR134 C.P. McNamara 10.1 u.r. in race won by Roaring Bull 10.9 here 27 DEC 19 27rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Sft

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2.50pm RACE 6 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

(Ire) 32 10 Popong f Bay by Subtle Power - Fey Macha (Phardante)

6 11-05

(Fr) 28 11 Timoteo g Bay by Diamond Green - Goldnella (Goldneyev)

7 11-04

Of Carabelli (Ire) 14 12 Cusp g Brown by Elusive Pimpernel - Lingual Cusp (Exit To Nowhere)

7 11-02

Colours: WHITE, black spots, black & gold quartered cap Bred by: G Halley Henry de Bromhead 2-82142 Owned by: Mrs D Halley WATERFORD Rachael Blackmore RACING POST VERDICT: Second to a talented mare at Punchestown on latest, could feature in first handicap chase. Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €46,092 Popong 3 N.H. wins €28,241.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 25/1 HR130 H. Morgan 11.4 15L 2nd to Colreevy 11.5 PUN 24 NOV 11rn nov.ch 2m 3f 150yds Hvy 5/2 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 2 1/4L hd 3/4L 4th to Zarkareva (FR) 10.1 PUN 14 OCT 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Yld 9/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 won 3/4L 41L from Rapid Response (FR) 11.9 and Dime A Dozen 11.9 LIST 23 SEP 5rn nov.ch 2m 4f Sft

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange epaulettes, light blue cap Bred by: Patricia Poulain & Richard Gallardo Gordon Elliott 118p-54 Owned by: Middleham Park Racing Ireland MEATH Jack Kennedy RACING POST VERDICT: Two wins in Britain, needs to step up after Fairyhouse fourth but should not be ruled out. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €38,869 Timoteo (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,958.40 -- Handicap Rating 129 7/2 HR129 J.W. Kennedy 10.5 9L 4L 1/2L 4th to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV 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 Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Yld Tom Cannon 11.10 p.u. in race won by Generous Day 11.3 KEMPTON PARK 25 NOV 19 10rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 110yds Gd /Sft

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, white sleeves, white cap, black star Bred by: R O’Hara David M O’Brien Owned by: Fastey For Fun Syndicate KILKENNY Sean Flanagan RACING POST VERDICT: Has managed decent placed form lately over a range of distances, solid each-way chance. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €66,766 Cusp Of Carabelli 4 N.H. wins €31,007.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 33/1 HR125 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 6L 1L 3rd to Sizing Pottsie (FR) 11.3 FAIR 12 DEC 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR123 J.J. Slevin 10.10 4L 2nd to Chavi Artist 10.6 PUN 15 NOV 16rn hcp chse (0-140)2m 6f 140yds Hvy 11/1 HR123 J.J. Slevin 11.0 6L 3/4L 3rd to Scoir Mear 11.0 WEX 25 OCT 10rn hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 55p323

13 A Wave Of The Sea (Ire) 42 J J Slevin

094137

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

4 11-01 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at this venue last season, youngster needs to jump better. Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 18 runs, 6 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €157,943 A Wave Of The Sea 2 flat wins €19,404.00 4 N.H. wins €113,015.50 C -- Handicap Rating 133 16/1 M.P. Walsh 10.12 38L last of 7 to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.6 PUN 14 NOV 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 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Yld 4/6Fav M.P. Walsh 11.4 won 11L 3/4L from Lever Du Soleil (FR) 11.9 and Ya Boy Ya 11.7 KILB 11 SEP 12rn beg.ch 2m 3f 200yds Yld

14 Emily Moon (Ire) 27 Paddy Kennedy

413355

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

6 11-01 Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Did not seem to see out 2m4f trip when favourite for a Fairyhouse handicap last time.. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €48,112 Emily Moon 4 N.H. wins €33,182.00 -- Handicap Rating 126 100/30Fav HR126 R.M. Power 11.7 8L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Mega Mindy (FR) 10.12 FAIR 29 NOV 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 nov.ch Grade 2 2m 40yds Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR129 R.M. Power 11.1 1/2L 14L 3rd to Buildmeupbuttercup (GB) 11.8 GOW 2 OCT 7rn hdl Listed 2m Gd

15 Uisce Beatha (Ire) 364

g Bay by Yeats - Hataana (Robellino) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, red cap Bred by: Aidan Sexton Simon Torrens (5) 17264u- Owned by: John P McManus

7 10-13 Padraig Roche KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: 1-9 over fences for Joseph O’Brien, absent for a year, first run for Padraig Roche. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €33,191 Uisce Beatha 2 N.H. wins €19,712.00 D -- Handicap Rating 124 20/1 HR126 I.J. McCarthy 10.2 (TS) u.r. in race won by Sumos Novios 11.6 LIM 28 DEC 19 16rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 3f 160yds Hvy 3/1Fav HR126 J.J. Slevin 10.10 (TS) 1L hd 7 1/2L 4th to Powersbomb 10.6 CK 17 NOV 19 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Sft 9/2Fav HR126 L.P. Dempsey 10.6 (CP) (TS) 28L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Swingbridge 10.4 KILL 13 MAY 19 Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd 36

The ‘Bet Through The Free Racing Post App’ Handicap Steeplechase COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

16 Grand Partner (Ire) 41 Jack Foley (7)

g Bay by Millenary - Bens Partner (Beneficial) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: W R Jackson 741091 Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

12 10-11 Thomas Mullins KILKENNY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Has a fine record at this venue, looked in good shape when winning over hurdles last time. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 68 runs, 10 wins, 29 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €167,506 Grand Partner 2 flat wins €14,157.00 8 N.H. wins €86,950.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 122 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 10rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 40yds Hvy 40/1 HR70 Ms M.J. Horsman 10.11 12L 9th of 16 to Future Proof 11.3 here 17 OCT Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 66/1 HR71 M.P. Sheehy 8.3 72L 13th of 14 to Shanroe (GB) 9.8 KILL 4 OCT hcp 1m 6f Sft

17 Crazywork De Vassy (Fr) 51 Denis O’Regan

7f128p

Blinkers,

8 10-07

g Chesnut by Network - Kosna (Nikos) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap Bred by: E A R L Lechenault Vincent Michael J McDonagh Owned by: Michael J McDonagh CLARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Best form has been over longer distances, pulled-up in 2m2f Thurles event last time. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €26,871 Crazywork De Vassy (FR) 2 N.H. wins €16,346.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 14/1 HR119 B. Browne 11.3 (BK) p.u. in race won by Crossed My Mind 11.3 THU 5 NOV 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f Yld 9/2 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 (BK) 20L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Minella Times 11.10 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Sft 100/30Fav HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 (BK) 2 1/2L 2nd to In Your Shadow 11.11 GAL 7 SEP 10rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Sft

18 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB) 75 Emma Twomey (7) 575483

g Bay by Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay (Ballacashtal) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap Bred by: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Owned by: David Maughan & Mrs Cliona Maughan

TStrap,

6 10-05

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

R ACING POST VERDICT: Three-time hurdles winner for Eoin Doyle, could be interesting on first run for top stable. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 45 runs, 5 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €56,416 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB) 2 flat wins €9,892.70 3 N.H. wins €25,872.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 8/1 HR119 D. Meyler 12.0 (TS) 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Soldier At War (GER) 12.0 KILB 12 OCT 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 200yds Sft 14/1 HR118 H. Morgan 10.12 (BK) 27L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Goodbye Someday 11.1 TRAM 13 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 12/1 HR120 D. Meyler 12.0 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 10L 4th to Convara 11.9 GAL 31 JUL 9rn beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Sft CHEEKPIECE ON No. 1 TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2, 5, 6, 18 HOOD ON No. 7 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 8 BLINKERS ON No. 17

LAST YEAR 1st Drumconnor Lad, 2nd Batcio, 3rd Allardyce

TRAINER Adrian Paul Keatley WEIGHT 10-13 TIME 4m 21.20 secs GOING yield BETTING FORECAST 6 Grand Partner, Top Moon, 8 A Wave Of The Sea, Popong, 10 Cusp Of Carabelli, Emily Moon, Ingleby Mackenzie, Timoteo, 12 Jack Hackett, Quamino, 14 Polished Steel, 16 Ask Nile, Jan Maat, Or Jaune De Somoza, Uisce Beatha, 20 others

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

It could pay to take a chance with the lightlyweighted INGLEBY MACKENZIE, running in his first handicap on his debut for the stable. Further up the scale Top Moon and Popong could also benefit from the switch to handicaps. Cusp Of Carabelli and the veteran course specialist Grand Partner are perhaps the most appealing of the more exposed runners. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: INGLEBY MACKENZIE Next Best: Grand Partner SELECTION: GRAND PARTNER

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3.25pm RACE 7

Trifecta

The Holden Plant Rentals Flat Race of €9,000 (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals Ltd.)

Winner €5,310 Second €1,800 Third €900 Fourth €450 Fifth €270 Sixth €180 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four years

Distance 2m

Declared 16

old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.

Weights 11st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

START

FINISH

Holden Plant Rentals will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and e100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance:

COLOURS / RIDER

Time:

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Mr T Hamilton

Collins (Fr)

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

4 11-11

g Brown by Martaline - Fantastic Cuix (Fantastic Light) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white armlet, quartered cap Bred by: Mme Larissa Kneip, M Jeremie Bossert & Mme Valerie Haendler Owned by: Martin O’Sullivan

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT: Trainer/rider combination won this race in 2016 and 2019, 115,000Euros purchase, respected. Probable SP: 11/2

2

Mr P W Mullins

Cool Jet (Ire)

4 11-11

g Bay by Jet Away - Cool Trix (Presenting) Colours: DARK BLUE, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap Bred by: Mrs Deirdre McGrath Owned by: Douglas Taylor

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT: Out of a half-sister to trainer’s Cheltenham bumper winner Cousin Vinny, of major interest. Probable SP: 3/1

3

Mr J Dunne (7)

5

Gaelic Des Chastys (Fr) 21

4 11-11

g Chesnut by Tiger Groom - Jack Line (Conyers) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange chevron, white sleeves, dark blue cap, orange star Bred by: M Guillaume Chatelus & M Dr V Philippe Chatelus Alan Donoghue Owned by: Danielle Deveney KILDARE

R ACING POST VERDICT: Beaten around 40l in fifth at Navan first time out, needs to show considerable improvement. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €180 Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 40/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.6 39L 5th of 10 to Kilcruit 12.2 NAV 5 DEC Bumper 2m Sft

4 Mr D Roche (5)

2

Gateau De Miel (Fr) 34 g Bay by Apsis - Vie Sa Vie (Robin Des Champs) Colours: BLACK, yellow cross sashes, striped cap Bred by: M Joel Denis & S C E A Haras De Saint Voir Owned by: John Patrick Byrne

4 11-11 Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

RACING POST VERDICT: Shaped with definite promise when second in a Lingstown maiden for Pat Doyle last month. Probable SP: 10/1 Gateau De Miel (FR) (PtoP) Ms S Doyle 2nd to Viva Lavilla LINGSTOWN 22-NOV-20 9r6f Mdn 3m Sft

5 Mr J C Gainford (7)

Glider Bald (Fr)

4 11-11

g Bay by Spider Flight - Pruneyle Do (Passing Sale) Colours: RED, black panel, hooped sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Camille Ferchaud & Rene Dugardin Owned by: Gerard Kervick

Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY

RACING POST VERDICT: Rare enough bumper runner for predominantly Flat stable, promising 7lb claimer aboard. Probable SP: 16/1

6

Mr B W Harvey (7)

Golden Star (Ire)

4 11-11

g Chesnut by Mastercraftsman - Penmayne (Inchinor) Colours: EM. GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, yellow & emerald green quartered cap Bred by: M Phelan A J Martin Owned by: Alan Murray MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Half-brother to six winners including the trainer’s November Handicap winner Golden Spear. Probable SP: 14/1 40

The Holden Plant Rentals Flat Race COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

7 Mr Pat Taaffe (7) 2

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Harry Alonzo (Ire) 350

4 11-11

g Chesnut by Montmartre - Patrola (Westerner) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow diamonds on sleeves, striped cap Bred by: W & J Flood Owned by: Noel Meade Horse Trainer Ltd

Noel Meade MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Has had plenty of time to mature since promising second in a Fairyhouse bumper in January. Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,865 Harry Alonzo 100/30 Mr M.J. O’Hare 10.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Five Bar Brian 11.12 FAIR 11 JAN 9rn Bumper 2m Sft

8 Ms L O’Neill

3

Imperial Sachin’s (Ire) 78

4 11-11

g Grey by Fame And Glory - Queen Of Tribes (Definite Article) Colours: BLACK, white stars, striped sleeves, black cap Bred by: Mrs Donna Folan Owned by: Imperial Racing Syndicate

Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Stable second-string on debut at Downpatrick, similar role here for Top Bandit’s trainer. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €810 Imperial Sachin’s 7/1 Ms L. O’Neill 11.12 8L 11L 3rd to Flanking Maneuver 12.2 DWNP 9 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m 2f 165yds Yld

9 Mr D G Lavery (3)

Lonesome Boatman (Fr)

4 11-11

g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Nadin (Alkalde) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap Bred by: Gestut Eulenberger Hof Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

Martin Brassil KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT: Half-brother to Nobel, a Flat winner in Germany and a Grade 1 hurdles winner in Italy. Probable SP: 20/1

10 More Than A Memory (Ire)

4 11-11

g Bay by Milan - Niamh’s Away (Presenting) Colours: DARK BLUE & GREY DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, white cap Bred by: Oliver Loughlin Owned by: S Curling

Mr P A King (5)

S Curling TIPPERARY

RACING POST VERDICT: By Milan out of a Presenting mare, good staying family, strong trainer/rider combination. Probable SP: 14/1

11 Moulane West (Ire)

4 11-11

g Bay by Jet Away - Celtic Blaze (Charente River) Colours: BLACK, emerald green hoop, emerald green armlet, black & white quartered cap Bred by: Stuart Rothwell Richard Anthony Foley Owned by: Richard Foley CORK

Mr A T Feeney (7)

RACING POST VERDICT: By Jet Away out of a minor Flat and hurdles winner, from small County Cork stable. Probable SP: 66/1

12 Musta Lovea Lovea (Ire) 90

Mr J C Barry (5)

f

4 11-11

g Bay by Mustameet - Tropical Love (Fruits of Love) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, orange spots on cap Bred by: S Collins Oliver McKiernan Owned by: Keep The Faith Syndicate DUBLIN

RACING POST VERDICT: Unlucky not to win a maiden point, 10l clear when falling at the last, worth considering. Probable SP: 9/1 Musta Lovea Lovea (PtoP) B O Walsh fell in race won by Crystal Glory (GB) MONKSGRANGE 27-SEP-20 10r2f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

13 Pale Blue Dot (Fr) 18 Mr J Hogan (7)

3542

4 11-11

g Bay by Montmartre - Nebuleuse (Definite Article) Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue spots, dark blue sleeves & cap Bred by: S C E A Haras Des Hoguenet & M Franck Deliberos Owned by: Broken Men Syndicate

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

R ACING POST VERDICT: Runner-up at Punchestown, likely to be more depth in this race but could go well again. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,830 Pale Blue Dot (FR) 8/1 Mr J. Hogan 11.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Eurotiep (FR) 11.9 PUN 8 DEC 10rn Bumper 2m 130yds Hvy 33/1 D. Meyler 11.9 6L hd 16L 4th to It Could Be You 11.12 CLON 12 NOV 12rn mdn hdl 2m 76yds Hvy 16/1 Mr J. Hogan 11.2 8 1/4L 5th of 9 to Teuchters Glory 11.2 GAL 7 OCT Bumper 2m 160yds Sft

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3.25pm RACE 7 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

14 Rustler (Ire)

4 11-11

c Roan by Zebedee - Thomand Lady (Bushranger) Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: Luke Comer Owned by: Luke Comer

Mr C J Gorman (7)

Luke Comer MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Not really bred for this trip and not certain to see it out in the prevailing ground. Probable SP: 50/1

15 Top Bandit (GB) 64

Mr J J Codd

g Bay by Kayf Tara - Lago d’Oro (Slip Anchor) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap Bred by: Mrs S M Newell Owned by: Andrew Brown & Daryl Gooch & Mark Cookson

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4 11-11 Gordon Elliott MEATH

R ACING POST VERDICT: Runner-up on debut at Sligo, winner has followed up with workmanlike maiden hurdle success. Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,710 Top Bandit (GB) 2/1Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.12 3 1/2L 2nd to Bohemian Birch 11.9 SLGO 23 OCT 12rn Bumper 2m 2f Yld

16 Atlantic Adventure (GB) f Bay by Milan - Daisies Adventure (Flemensfirth) Colours: WHITE & MAROON CHECK Bred by: Bruce Mactaggart Owned by: Aidan M Murray

Miss R McIntyre (7)

4 11-04 Andrew Lynch MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT: Half-brother to Noel Meade-trained bumper winner Barbary Master decent staying pedigree. Probable SP: 33/1

LAST YEAR 1st Risk Factor, 2nd Hamundarson, 3rd Good Time Jonny

TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 11-6 TIME 4m 8.30 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 3 Cool Jet, 4 Top Bandit, 5 Harry Alonzo, 11-2 Collins, 9 Musta Lovea Lovea, 10 Gateau De Miel, Pale Blue Dot, 14 Golden Star, Imperial Sachin’s, More Than A Memory, 16 Glider Bald, 20 Gaelic Des Chastys, Lonesome Boatman, 33 Atlantic Adventure, 50 Rustler, 66 Moulane West

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

Both Willie Mullins and Joseph O’Brien have won this twice in the last five years. Their respective runners Cool Jet and Collins are interesting, but the experience gained

by TOP BANDIT at Sligo may prove crucial.

Harry Alonzo shaped well on his only start last season, and Musta Lovea Lovea was unlucky not to win his only point start. Pale Blue Dot has the merit of being relatively experienced. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: TOP BANDIT Next Best: Cool Jet SELECTION: PALE BLUE DOT

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS RACE 1: 12.00pm THE ‘JOIN TOTE.IE WITH A €10 RISK FREE BET’ MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting.

About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 20. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

RACE 2: 12.30pm THE THORNTONS RECYCLING MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Thorntons Recycling) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 20. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

RACE 3: 1.05pm THE KNIGHT FRANK JUVENILE HURDLE OF €35,000 (GRADE 2) (Generously sponsored by Knight Frank) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650), Second will receive €7,000, Third will receive €3,500, Fourth will receive €1,750, Fifth will receive €1,050, Sixth will receive €700. A hurdle for three years old only. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 18. €280 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 8lb extra.

RACE 4: 1.40pm THE HOLDEN PLANT RENTALS NOVICE HANDICAP HURDLE OF €14,500 (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals Ltd.) Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 3rd May 2020 (123 = 11st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 20. €116 to enter, €29 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 11lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 17th December.

RACE 5: 2.15pm THE RACING POST NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €80,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Christmas Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by the Racing Post) Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,200), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 1 furlong. Maximum Runners: 20. €400 to enter on November 25th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by December 17th or €8,000 if entered by December 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 12st.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

RACE 6: 2.50pm THE ‘BET THROUGH THE FREE RACING POST APP’ HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €21,000 (Generously sponsored by the Racing Post) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs. About 2 miles 1 furlong. Maximum Runners: 20. €168 to enter, €42 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 11lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Weights raised by 1lb. Handicaps calculated 17th December.

RACE 7: 3.25pm THE HOLDEN PLANT RENTALS FLAT RACE OF €9,000 (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals Ltd.) Winner will receive €5,400 (Penalty Value: €5,310), Second will receive €1,800, Third will receive €900, Fourth will receive €450, Fifth will receive €270, Sixth will receive €180. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles. Maximum Runners: 20. €72 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.

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