Dublin Racing Festival Digital Racecard - 5th February 22

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Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Saturday | 5th Jan 22

More Than Racing, More Than A Festival!

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

SATURDAY 5th & SUNDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2022

First Day - Saturday 5th February 2022 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: Justice Leonie Reynolds (Chairperson), Mr. Peter Reynolds, Mr. Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence, Mrs. T.K. Cooper Mr. P.D. Matthews Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr. P.F. Graffin Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan Assistant Starter: Mr. D. Cullen Judge: Mr. A. L. McKeever Handicapper: Mr. S. Quinn Stewards Secretaries: Mr. M.F. O’Donoghue & Mr. L. Walsh Medical Officers: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. P. Houlihan Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B, M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D. J. Condell 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

No card authentic unless signed

Tel: 041 98 35000

1. Leopardstown Pavilion 2. ENCLOSURE: Kids Zone 3. ENCLOSURE: Secret Orchard Marquee 4. ENCLOSURE: Champions Cafe Patio (Opposite Parade Ring) 5. Weighroom/Administration Office 6. Betting Ring 7. LEVEL 2: Members Bar 8. LEVEL 2: The 1888 Restaurant 9. LEVEL 2: Leopardstown Owners/Trainers Lounge 10. LEVEL 3: The Circle Lounge 11. LEVEL 3: Private Suites (1-12) 12. ENCLOSURE: Racing Hall 13. LEVEL 3: The Panoramic Suite 14. LEVEL 3: The Larkspur Bar 15. LEVEL 4: Penthouse Suite (A-H) 16. Racecard Sales 17. Main Entrance 18. Ballyogan/Industry Entrance

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ATM

Gourmet Coffee

First Aid

Toilets

Emergency Exits

Tote

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5TH & 6TH FEBRUARY

MORE THAN RACING, MORE THAN A FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 5TH

FOUR GRADE 1 RACES

PADDY POWER IRISH GOLD CUP FEATURING:

LIVE SCREENING: SIX NATIONS RUGBY

IRELAND V WALES

SUNDAY 6TH

FOUR GRADE 1 RACES

CHANELLE PHARMA

IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE

FEATURING:

POP UP BUSKERS

Welcome to Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival 2022. There is a top quality day of racing today with four Grade 1 races, a leading Grade 2 bumper and two competitive handicaps. Todays feature race, the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup promises to be another thrilling contest and we are very grateful for the support of Paddy Power for this and the two supporting handicap races.

We also welcome the return of full crowds to Leopardstown for the first time since Dublin Racing Festival 2020. We are delighted to have racing fans back to experience National Hunt racing at Leopardstown and look forward to seeing everyone, without you, there has been a huge void at racing for the past two years.

As with our spectators, our sponsors are integral to our racedays and we are very thankful for the support of Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors, Racing TV, and Goffs today, many of whom have supported Dublin Racing Festival since its inception. The continued support of all of todays sponsors have ensured we can continue to deliver competitive racing on what has become a marquee festival in the National Hunt calendar in only it’s fifth year as a festival.

We want to emphasise to all those attending, that although government restrictions relating to Covid-19 have been eased, we continue to encourage diligence and ask everyone to be mindful of others and continue best practice in relation to hand sanitising and masked wearing in crowded areas.

HRI Racecourses recently unveiled a primary partnership with Bulmers Ireland where they will become the Official Entertainment Partner of HRI Racecourses with the aim of enhancing all racegoers experience across our four racecourses at Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary, the first manifestation of this is at Dublin Racing Festival and we are looking forward to seeing Mundy and his band playing live on stage in the Bulmers Secret Orchard Marquee after racing today.

Should you require any assistance throughout the day, or notice anything that is not to your satisfaction, please don’t hesitate to bring it to the attention of myself or a member of the Leopardstown Staff. We hope you have a enjoyable day at Leopardstown Racecourse with us today.

Tim Husbands M.B.E. Leopardstown Racecourse CEO Leopardstown Racecourse E:info@leopardstown.com T: 01 289 0500

THE JUMPS ACTION Saturday 5th February

Race 1: 1.05 (Grade 1)

The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle Distance: 2m6f45y Prize Fund: €150,000

Race 2: 13.35 (Gr. 1)

The Racing TV €12 per Month Juvenile Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 3: 14.10 (Gr. 1)

Patrick Ward Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Steeplechase Distance: 2m1f43y Prize Fund: €150,000

Race 4:

The Paddy Power ‘I’d Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper’ Handicap Hurdle 14.45 (Gr. B) Distance: 3m Prize Fund: €100,000 Race 5: 15.15 (Gr. 1)

The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Distance: 3m61y Prize Fund: €250,000

Race 6:

The Paddy Power ‘I’m Never Going Back To The Office’ Handicap Steeplechase 15.50 (Gr. B) Distance: 2m1f43y Prize Fund: €100,000 Race 7: 16.25 (Gr. 2)

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

Sunday 6th February Race 1: 12.45 (Grade B)

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle Distance: 2m1f156y Prize Fund: €100,000

Race 2: 13.20 (Grade 1)

The Ladbrokes Novice Steeplechase Distance: 2m5f61y Prize Fund: €150,000

Race 3: 13.50 (Grade 1)

The Ladbrokes Dublin Steeplechase Distance: 2m1f43y Prize Fund: €150,000

Race 4: 14.25 (Grade A)

Bulmers Secret Orchard Leopardstown Handicap Steeplechase Distance: 2m5f61y Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 5: 15.00 (Grade 1)

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

Race 6: 15.35 (Grade 1)

The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €150,000

Race 7: 16.10 (Grade B)

The Liffey Valley Handicap Hurdle Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €125,000

Race 8: 16.40 (Grade 2)

The Coolmore NH Sires Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race Distance: 2m Prize Fund: €100,000

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WHAT’S GOING ON SECRET ORCHARD MARQUEE – ENCLOSURE The Secret Orchard Marquee is located beside the parade ring and is open to all racegoers with an admission ticket. The Marquee hosts The “From the Horses Mouth” Paddy Power tipster panel this morning at 11am and Live music both evenings after the last race. This we are delighted to welcome Mundy after the final race at approximately 3.45pm.

We will also be showing all the days racing on our large screen and TV’s around the marquee as well as the 6 nations rugby.

CHAMPIONS PATIO– ENCLOSURE The Champions PATIO is located by the Parade Ring at the far end of the Enclosure. The Champions Patio will serve as a artisan drinks bar for patrons to purchase drinks outside. There will also be a tea/coffee van located in this location for non-alcoholic refreshments.

ATM €€€

HURRICANES (FORMERLY MADIGANS BAR) – ENCLOSURE Madigans Bar has become Hurricanes! Located under the grandstand in the tunnel; Hurricanes is our traditional “Pub”. There is currently a queuing system in place for Dublin Racing Festival.

GROUND FLOOR – GRANDSTAND The Ground floor of the Grandstand features the Tote Hall. The Mane Course Burger Bar located here will be serving Gourmet Burgers and Colts Cafe offers Barista Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, tray bakes and scones. Keep up to date with today’s sporting action in the Sports Lounge with its numerous plasma screens, free wi-fi, full bar and hot beef rolls.

FIRST FLOOR – GRANDSTAND The Paddock Food Hall located on the first floor of the Grandstand is a self-service restaurant, which is open all day offering diners traditional dishes including carvery roasts and hearty favourites.

ATM €€€

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SECOND FLOOR – Grandstand The 1888 Restaurant is located on the second floor of the Grandstand overlooking the Parade Ring.

The Leopardstown Lounge (open only to Owners & Trainers and their guests who have horses running on the day) is located opposite the 1888 Restaurant on the second floor. Annual Members can access the Members Bar which is restricted to Leopardstown Annual Members on a race day. The second floor parade ring viewing balcony are both accessed from this level.

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THIRD FLOOR – Grandstand (Only Accessible with a Premium Level Ticket) The Third Floor of the Grandstand features the Circle Lounge, Third Floor Parade Ring Viewing Balcony, the Panoramic Suite and other private suites. A fullyserviced bar is available at the Circle Lounge along with a Gourmet Coffee outlet as well as a bistro selection including gourmet burgers, beer batter fish and chips, spicy chicken wings, Dublin Bay prawn cocktail, seafood chowder and Antipasta plates.

Reserved Premium level seating can also be accessed from the Third Floor grandstand.

FOURTH FLOOR – GRANDSTAND All penthouse suites are located on the fourth floor of the Grandstand.

GROUND FLOOR – Racing Hall Located under the grandstand at the turnstile side of the racecourse, the newest addition to the raceday offering at Leopardstown Racecourse features food offerings including hot beef rolls, Vegetable Curry, Fish and Chips plus more and a Barista Coffee station, not to mention salads, snacks, tray bakes and scones.

Keep up to date with today’s sporting action with its numerous plasma screens, free wi-fi, and of course ample seating, large screens with all sports on view.

GROUND FLOOR – New Family Area Located at the old saddling stalls, we are delighted to have our new family area facilities which will be a permanent fixture at Leopardstown Racecourse going forward, open to the public. In the family area there is toilet facilities with family changing units. We have an outdoor playground as well as an indoor, soft play zone.

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE (GRADE 1) BRONN Stayed on well to win a Ballinrobe bumper on debut for Stuart Crawford in April and justified even-money favouritism when landing a maiden hurdle at Naas on debut for the champion trainer last month. However, he made hard work of that and still looked green in the closing stages when he wandered around. He’s going to need an improved performance to be involved here.

ERIC BLOODAXE Some useful bumper form last year and returned with a maiden hurdle success before a good run behind a nice prospect (Ginto) in a Grade 2 at Navan. He didn’t need to improve when bolting up in a Grade 2 at Limerick since with Freedom To Dream back in second but in need of progress to win this up in grade.

FREEDOM TO DREAM Missed two years but made a winning return in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown, sticking on well for second behind Eric Bloodaxe in a Grade 2 at Limerick. However, looks held on that form and this is a much tougher assignment.

GRAND JURY Point winner who won a bumper on Rules debut and has taken his form to a new level this term over hurdles. The form of his maiden hurdle success at Punchestown on return has been boosted since and he improved again when runner-up to Ginto in a Grade 1 at Naas with Hollow Games back in third. Gives the impression he will relish this longer trip and has major claims here.

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE (GRADE 1) HOLLOW GAMES Won both bumper starts last year. Entitled to win on debut over hurdles when 1-9 favourite at Down Royal and took a step up in grade in his stride when winning a Grade 3 at Navan. Finished just behind Grand Jury when third in a Naas Grade 1 last month, losing his unbeaten record, but that’s amongst the best form on offer and he should appreciate going back up in trip.

MINELLA COCOONER Has progressed with each run, winning a bumper on Rules debut before looking like he needed a step up in trip when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Cork. Won with his head in his chest over 2m4f in a maiden hurdle at Navan subsequently. The runner-up has won since and this fellow warrants plenty of respect stepping up in class.

MINELLA CROONER Won two bumpers before finishing runner-up in a strong maiden hurdle over 2m4f here when he stayed on well. He didn’t need to progress to land a lesser race at Punchestown since up at 3m. There’s more to come from him but he will need to progress to land this.

WHATDEAWANT Beat Ginto in a bumper on debut before a distant third behind stablemate Kilcruit at this meeting last year. He was impressive in his maiden hurdle win at Navan in December but he was in behind Grand Jury and Hollow Games in a Naas Grade 1 last time and he’s not certain to relish the step up to 2m6f.

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USEFUL INFORMATION First Aid The Order of Malta First Aid is situated in the new building beside jockeys weigh room.

Lift There is a lift located opposite the marquee which gives access to second and third levels of The Grandstand Building – The Panoramic Suite, Private Suite and Circle Lounge. There is also a lift in the main Grandstand building giving access to all floors including The 1888 Restaurant and Leopardstown Lounge.

Bottles and Glasses Customers are requested to take drinks to the closest available table to consume, as per Government guidelines on consuming alcohol on a premises.

ATM ATM | Card Payments €€€ There are ATM Units located in the Enclosure

today on the first floor and a double unit outside Champions Bar. Card Payments are accepted in all bars.

Lost Property All lost property is returned to the Racecourse Administration Office after racing. Tel:01-289 0500 Free Public WiFi Free Wifi is available to all patrons – Select Free Racecourse WiFi, no password is required.

Traffic Arrangements When departing the racecourse, to aid the smooth flow of traffic, please follow Parking Attendants, Garda instructions and directional signals.

Transport Courtesy Bus Service to & from Sandyford Luas Stop, & All Public Car parks – operating times 9.30am to 6.30pm There is also a shuttle bus running from and to Blackrock DART station leaving Blackrock DART Station at 10:15, 11:00 & 11:45 and leaving Leopardstown after racing at 16:00, 16:45 & 17:30.

Leopardstown run complimentary shuttle buggies between carparks before and after racing also.

Fire Exits Fire Exits are signed in all buildings with exit locations noted on the Racecourse map at the back of the race card.

Continued success to Leopardstown Racecourse in 2022 from

SOLICITORS

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DUBLIN 44/56 Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 DONEGAL Riverside Business Park, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

SLIGO Murrow House, 1 Teeling Street, Sligo GALWAY 11 Eglinton Street, Galway

Tel: 046 9280718

law@nlacy.ie

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1.05pm RACE 1

Trifecta Placepot

The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle of €150,000 (Grade 1) (€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff Race) (Registered as the Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors)

Winner €88,500 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 Race conditions A novice hurdle for five years old

Declared 8

Distance 2m6f45y START

and upwards.

Weights 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

FINISH

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

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Bronn (Ire) 34

5 11-10

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Notnowcato - Cluain Easa (Accordion) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Bred by: J H Walsh W P Mullins CARLOW

1-1 Paul Townend R ACING POST VERDICT Stayed on well to win bumper on debut before maiden hurdle success latest; more needed Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 2 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €14,529 Bronn 2 N.H. wins €14,160.00 1/1Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Killer Mode 12.0 and Flame Bearer 12.0 NAAS 2 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 180yds Sft 6/1 Mr J.J. Codd 11.9 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Howyabud 11.2 and Ballyglass 11.9 BAL 16 APR 21 14rn Bumper 2m 1f 142yds Yld

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Eric Bloodaxe (Ire) 40 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

TStrap,

7 11-10

g Black by Saint des Saints - Diorissima (Sholokhov) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 7-4121Bred by: John Mounsey Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Bryan Cooper RACING POST VERDICT Useful bumper form and has kicked on this term, landing Grade 2 last time; more required Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 7 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 57 % Prize-money earned €56,598 Eric Bloodaxe 4 N.H. wins €42,502.00 C -- Handicap Rating 135 11/8Fav B.J. Cooper 11.5 won 7 1/2L 1/2L from Freedom To Dream (FR) 11.5 and Angels Dawn 10.12 LIM 27 DEC 21 10rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Hvy 13/8 D. Meyler 11.5 11L 2nd to Ginto (FR) 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 5rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld 5/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 won 8L 3 1/2L from Supreme Jet 11.11 and Hiaou (FR) 12.0 NAAS 6 NOV 21 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld/Sft

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Freedom To Dream (Fr) 40

7 11-10

Owned by: Paul Leech

g Bay by Secret Singer - Jaka De Thaix (Kadalko) Colours: WHITE, black panel, em. green & black striped sleeves, emerald green cap, black stars 32/-12- Bred by: M Michel Bourgneuf Kevin Sexton Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Winner on return before 2nd to Eric Bloodaxe; much tougher assignment here Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €23,036 Freedom To Dream (FR) 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 4/1 K.C. Sexton 11.5 7 1/2L 2nd to Eric Bloodaxe 11.5 LIM 27 DEC 21 10rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Hvy 12/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Sam’s Choice 12.0 and Life In The Park 11.11 PUN 23 NOV 21 9rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 150yds Gd/Yld 8/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 6L 2nd to Appreciate It 12.0 here 27 DEC 19 9rn Bumper 2m 4f 15yds Sft

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Grand Jury (Fr) 34

6 11-10

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Tiger Groom - Saboum (Robin Des Champs) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Rachael Blackmore 1-141-2 Bred by: S C E A Elevage Laitre Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Big run behind Ginto in Grade 1 latest with Hollow Games in 3rd; should relish this trip Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €29,155 Grand Jury (FR) 2 N.H. wins €11,800.00 12/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 4 1/4L 2nd to Ginto (FR) 11.12 NAAS 2 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft 2/7Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 won 1 1/2L 7L from Ardla 12.0 and Monkstreet (GB) 12.0 PUN 23 NOV 21 22rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 5/2 Mr J.J. Codd 12.2 7 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Dysart Dynamo 12.2 PUN 29 APR 21 11rn Bumper 2m 40yds Yld

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

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Hollow Games (Ire) 34

6 11-10

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Beat Hollow - I’m Grand (Raise A Grand) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap 11-11-3 Bred by: Miss Margaret Wall Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Lost his unbeaten record last time but closely matched with Grand Jury and respected Probable SP: 2/1 Career record 5 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 80 % Prize-money earned €44,938 Hollow Games 4 N.H. wins €35,695.00 C -- Handicap Rating 140 7/2 D.N. Russell 11.12 4 1/4L nk 3rd to Ginto (FR) 11.12 NAAS 2 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft 2/5Fav D.N. Russell 11.4 won 2 1/4L 2 1/2L from Lunar Display 11.0 and Barnacullia 11.6 NAV 21 NOV 21 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Gd 1/9Fav D.N. Russell 12.0 won 6 1/2L 17L from Ailie Rose 11.7 and Coqueta 11.0 DRYL 29 OCT 21 7rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft Davy Russell

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Minella Cocooner (Ire) 49

Hood,

6 11-10

Owned by: David Bobbett

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Askanna (Old Vic) Colours: PURPLE, black star & sleeves, white cap 2-121- Bred by: J Asple W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Progressing with each run; bolted up at 2m4f last time; warrants respect up in class/trip Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €16,618 Minella Cocooner 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 30/100Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 6 1/2L 6 1/2L from My Design 11.7 and Vintage Prosseco 12.0 NAV 18 DEC 21 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 30/100Fav B. Hayes 12.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Hamundarson 12.0 CK 14 NOV 21 16rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 2/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 10L 10L from Bowtie 11.9 and Strike Of Lighting 12.2 KILB 6 JUN 21 13rn Bumper 2m Gd Danny Mullins

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Minella Crooner (Ire) 19

6 11-10

Owned by: David Barnard

g Bay by Shantou - Laren (Monsun) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey stars, grey sleeves, light blue stars, grey cap, light blue stars 1112-1 Bred by: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT 2nd in strong maiden hurdle over 2m4f here; didn’t need to progress to win at 3m since Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 4 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 75 % Prize-money earned €23,568 Minella Crooner 3 N.H. wins €19,765.00 2/5Fav J.W. Kennedy 12.0 won 11L 18L from Eye Van 12.0 and Dublin Calling 12.0 PUN 17 JAN 11rn mdn hdl 3m 40yds Sft 12/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 3 1/2L 2nd to Journey With Me 12.0 here 29 DEC 21 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 2/9Fav Mr J.J. Codd 12.2 won 6 1/2L 6 1/2L from Mister Beeton 11.2 and Junior Alliance 11.2 PUN 13 NOV 21 5rn Bumper 2m 20yds Yld Jack Kennedy

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Whatdeawant (Ire) 34

6 11-10

Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

g Bay by Aizavoski - Hidden Reserve (Heron Island) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap 131-5 Bred by: Ms Nadja Humphreys W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Impressive maiden hurdle win at Navan but in behind two of these in Gr 1 since Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €25,054 Whatdeawant 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 2/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 8 1/2L 5th of 7 to Ginto (FR) 11.12 NAAS 2 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft 5/4Fav D.E. Mullins 12.0 won 2 1/4L 5L from Harald Hardrad 12.0 and Gracchus De Balme (FR) 12.0 NAV 4 DEC 21 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 25/1 Mr T. Hamilton 11.12 12L 9L 3rd to Kilcruit 11.13 here 6 FEB 21 10rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2 HOOD ON No. 6

LAST YEAR 1st Gaillard Du Mesnil, 2nd Gentlemansgame, 3rd Stattler TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 5m 45.40 secs GOING sft-hvy

BETTING FORECAST 2 Hollow Games, 5 Grand Jury, 11-2 Bronn, 13-2 Eric Bloodaxe, 7 Minella Cocooner, Minella Crooner, 8 Whatdeawant, 33 Freedom To Dream

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

There wasn’t much to separate GRAND JURY and Hollow Games in a Grade 1 last month and given that the latter had the better run of the race to some extent, Grand Jury can confirm the form. Minella Cocooner, Whatdeawant and Bronn give Willie Mullins a strong hand in a race the yard won last year, and Minella Crooner can’t be ruled out stepping up in grade. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GRAND JURY Next Best: Eric Bloodaxe SELECTION: ERIC BLOODAXE

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE RACING TV ‘€12 PER MONTH THIS WEEKEND ONLY’ JUVENILE HURDLE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1)

BEN SIEGAL Consistent and progressive on the Flat after reappearance last July, notching two wins and three places, and proving his effectiveness over 1m4f. Made an excellent start over hurdles with an emphatic win in a 20-runner maiden at Punchestown in November. Stable has a fine record in this age-group, but last success in this race was in 2004.

FIL DOR Runner-up over 1m6f in France last June on only Flat start. Impressive on hurdling debut at Down Royal in October, scoring by 16l from subsequent Aintree winner Sea Sessions. Odds-on winner from Ben Siegel’s stablemate Lunar Power in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse and in a Grade 2 event here at Christmas. Trainer won this last year and again has a powerful juvenile squad.

ICARE ALLEN Won AQPS event over 1m4f in France last August.

Had plenty to spare when winning a maiden here at Christmas. Should be capable of holding his own in this grade.

SIX FEET APART Produced best effort so far when reversing previous Aintree form with fellow Irish challengers Sea Sessions and White Pepper at Doncaster eight days ago. Beaten around 15l in fifth behind Fil Dor here at Christmas, leaving her with plenty to find. Trainer won this event in 2019 and 2020.

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE RACING TV ‘€12 PER MONTH THIS WEEKEND ONLY’ JUVENILE HURDLE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1)

THE TIDE TURNS A 77-rated Flat performer who raced exclusively on the all-weather for Sir Mark Prescott, winning twice from nine starts. Made a competent start over hurdles when winning a maiden at Punchestown last month. Should continue to pay his way, but hardly in the same league as stablemate Fil Dor.

IL ETAIT TEMPS Runner-up on the second of two 1m4f starts in France last spring.

An interesting prospect, but stable has stronger candidates for this.

VAUBAN Progressive in four-race Flat campaign in France last year, winning twice and signing off with a Listed success over 1m4f on soft ground. Strongly fancied on Irish/hurdling debut at Punchestown, but did not get the best of runs and could not match Pied Piper who has given the form a major boost with a powerful display at Cheltenham. Tongue-tie on now.

SCENIC LOOK Useful maiden. Has been highly tried and ran at least as well as could have been expected when fourth at 100-1 in the race won by Fil Dor here at Christmas. Finished 2 1/4l in front of subsequent winner Six Feet Apart then.

VADALY Ground was soft when she won on debut at Dieppe in August. Another p o t e n t i a l l y interesting recruit for the champion trainer, but not likely to overtake Vauban and Icare Allen in the stable’s pecking order at this stage.

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

Weights 11st 2lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

Declared 9 START

FINISH

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RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ben Siegel (Ire) 74

4 11-02

Owned by: Albert Dravins & Eamonn Scanlon

g Bay by Tamayuz - Spring Crocus (Noverre) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange cross of lorraine & sleeves, quartered cap Sean Flanagan 212131- Bred by: Sarah McCann Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Maintained the progression he had shown on the Flat when winning well on hurdling debut Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €26,669 Ben Siegel 2 flat wins €12,390.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D 4/1 B.J. Cooper 11.2 won 4 1/2L 2 1/2L from Prairie Dancer 11.2 and Doctor Brown Bear 10.9 PUN 23 NOV 21 20rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 11/1 HR76 C.T. Keane 9.1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Moon Daisy 9.2 DUN 1 OCT 21 11rn hcp (70-100)1m 4f Std 13/8Fav HR59 D. McMonagle 9.1 won 7L 1 1/2L from Dollar Value (USA) 10.0 and Made For Minds 10.2 DRYL 3 SEP 21 10rn hcp (45-65)1m 4f 150yds Gd 2min 53.9sec

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Fil Dor (Fr) 41

4 11-02

Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

g Grey by Doctor Dino - La Turbale (Angel Gabriel) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap 2111- Bred by: Mme Henri Devin Davy Russell Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has looked very smart in winning three in a row, trainer very strong in this category Probable SP: 5/4 Career record 4 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 75 % Prize-money earned €54,464 Fil Dor (FR) 3 N.H. wins €49,560.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 141 4/9Fav D.N. Russell 11.3 won 7L 2 3/4L from Lunar Power 11.0 and Britzka 11.0 here 26 DEC 21 7rn hdl Grade 2 2m Sft 4/7Fav D.N. Russell 10.11 won 1 1/4L 11L from Lunar Power 10.11 and Feigh 10.4 FAIR 28 NOV 21 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m Gd 5/4Fav D.N. Russell 11.0 won 16L 1/2L from Sea Sessions (GB) 10.0 and Inca Prince 11.0 DRYL 30 OCT 21 6rn hdl 2m 190yds Sft

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Icare Allen (Fr) 40

TStrap,

4 11-02

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Cokoriko - Coeur D’allen (Network) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Bruno Vagne W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Had plenty to spare when winning a maiden here at Christmas, should hold his own Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 2 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €17,372 Icare Allen (FR) 1 flat win €7,500.00 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 CD 13/8Fav M.P. Walsh 11.2 (TS) won 3L nk from Privilege (GB) 11.2 and Vera Verto 10.9 here 27 DEC 21 18rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft J CABRE 9.11 won 3L 2L from Itatiaia (FR) 9.12 and Imperial Bede (FR) 9.11 MOULINS 30 AUG 21 11rn 1m 4f 11-

Mark Walsh

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Il Etait Temps (Fr) 261

4 11-02

Owned by: Barnane Stud

g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Une Des Sources (Dom Alco) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED HALVED, emerald green sleeves & cap Bred by: Emmanuel Clayeux, S C Ecurie Couderc W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT French import is an interesting prospect but stable has stronger candidates for this Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €4,038 Il Etait Temps (FR) Ms Nathalie Desoutter 9.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Il Est Divin (FR) 10.1 VICHY 20 MAY 21 10rn 1m 4f Sft E. Claveux 9.7 11L 5th of 8 to Idylle Fleurie (FR) 9.7 MOULINS 22 APR 21 1m 4f Sft Danny Mullins

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The Tide Turns (GB) 19

4 11-02

Owned by: Let’s Go Partnership

g Chesnut by Sea The Moon - Red Roxanne (Rock of Gibraltar) Colours: YELLOW, white chevron, white armlet, yellow cap 11233-1 Bred by: El Catorce Partnership Gordon Elliott MEATH Jack Kennedy RACING POST VERDICT Useful on AW in Britain, won well on hurdling debut, second-string for Gordon Elliott Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €17,208 The Tide Turns (GB) 2 flat wins €5,824.70 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 D 9/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.9 won 2 3/4L 4 1/2L from Hms Seahorse 11.9 and Igraine 11.2 PUN 17 JAN 20rn mdn hdl 2m Sft Luke Morris 9.9 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Bascule (FR) 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 30 SEP 21 8rn hcp (56-75)1m 4f Std Luke Morris 9.7 1 1/2L 2L 3rd to Moliwood (GB) 9.3 NEWCASTLE 24 JUN 21 10rn hcp (56-75)1m 4f 98yds AWT

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Vauban (Fr) 36

TStrap,

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

4 11-02

g Chesnut by Galiway - Waldfest (Hurricane Run) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap 44112Bred by: Philippe Decouz & S C E A Du Bas Bugey W P Mullins CARLOW Paul Townend RACING POST VERDICT Beaten favourite on debut, winner has shown form in an attractive light, highly respected Probable SP: 11/8 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €49,066 Vauban (FR) 2 flat wins €38,500.00 4/9Fav P. Townend 11.2 1/2L 2nd to Pied Piper (GB) 11.2 PUN 31 DEC 21 20rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 120yds Hvy J. Mobian 9.1 won s/hd 3 1/2L from Friendly Face 9.1 and Smile Makers (FR) 9.1 VICHY 19 JUL 21 7rn Listed 1m 4f Sft J MOBIAN 8.6 won 4 1/2L ns from Its Dino (FR) 9.0 and Exterieur 8.13 LYON-PARILLY 27 JUN 21 7rn 1m 3f Sft 2min 19.2sec

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Scenic Look (Ire) 41 Owned by: T A Keane

4 10-09

f Bay by Workforce - Killua Lady (Desert Sun) Colours: RED & WHITE DIAMONDS, red sleeves, red cap, white diamonds 784524Bred by: Thomas Keane Mark L Fagan WESTMEATH Darragh O’Keeffe RACING POST VERDICT Ran at least as well as could have been expected when fourth in race won by Fil Dor Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,089 Scenic Look -- Handicap Rating 116 100/1 D.P. Maxwell 10.7 7L 2 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Fil Dor (FR) 11.3 here 26 DEC 21 7rn hdl Grade 2 2m Sft 7/1 D.P. Maxwell 10.2 6L 2nd to Britzka 11.2 FAIR 11 DEC 21 14rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 250/1 D.P. Maxwell 10.4 18L 5th of 8 to Fil Dor (FR) 10.11 FAIR 28 NOV 21 hdl Grade 3 2m Gd

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Six Feet Apart (Ire) 8 Owned by: Peter Savill

4 10-09

f Bay by Mount Nelson - Celtic Cygnet (Arcano) Colours: MAROON, light blue sleeves, maroon & grey striped cap 37145-1 Bred by: Oak Hill Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY J J Slevin RACING POST VERDICT Good effort when beating fellow Irish raiders at Doncaster, safely held by Fil Dor Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €23,805 Six Feet Apart 2 N.H. wins €19,459.50 D -- Handicap Rating 116 Mr J. J. Slevin 10.12 won s/hd 3 3/4L from Sea Sessions (GB) 11.3 and White Pepper 10.12 DONCASTER 28 JAN 6rn hdl Listed 2m 128yds Gd 33/1 S. Fitzgerald 10.7 15L 5th of 7 to Fil Dor (FR) 11.3 here 26 DEC 21 hdl Grade 2 2m Sft Mr J. J. Slevin 10.12 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Sea Sessions (GB) 10.12 AINTREE 4 DEC 21 9rn hdl Listed 2m 209yds Sft

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Vadaly (Fr) 175

4 10-09

Owned by: Kenneth Alexander

f Bay by Vadamos - Formerly (Poliglote) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited W P Mullins CARLOW Rachael Blackmore RACING POST VERDICT French winner, unlikely to overtake Vauban and Icare Allen in the stable’s pecking order Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €10,710 Vadaly (FR) 1 N.H. win €10,080.00 James Reveley 10.8 won 1 1/2L 3L from Aurore Verte (FR) 10.12 and Rue De Moscou (FR) 10.10 DIEPPE 14 AUG 21 11rn hdl 2m 1f Sft 1-

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 6 LAST YEAR 1st Quilixios, 2nd Saint Sam, 3rd Busselton

TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-2 TIME 4m 5.00 secs GOING sft-hvy BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Fil Dor, 11-8 Vauban, 11-2 Icare Allen, 10 The Tide Turns, 12 Ben Siegel, 25 Vadaly, 40 Six Feet Apart, 50 Il Etait Temps, 100 Scenic Look

RACE VERDICT

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.)

This is a much tougher test for Gordon Elliott’s unbeaten FIL DOR who did not have any Mullins-trained opponents at the Christmas meeting. He has four of them to deal with now, of whom Vauban is the most interesting on account of his tall reputation and the boost to his form provided by the Elliott-trained Pied Piper at Cheltenham. Icare Allen also deserves respect. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SIX FEET APART

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SELECTION: FIL DOR Next Best: The Tide Turns

RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE PATRICK WARD & CO SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €150,000 (GRADE 1) BLUE LORD Smart novice hurdler last season, when placed in three Grade 1 events including a second to Bob Olinger at Naas. Jumped well on chasing debut at Fairyhouse and was unextended in beating two much inferior rivals at Naas.

Stable has won this with an odds-on favourite in four of the last six years although Riviere D’Etel provides strong opposition this time.

BUSSELTON Ran in good company in juvenile hurdles last season.

Well placed to exploit valuable 4yo allowance over fences in early stages of the season, winning three times.

Found wanting behind Ciel De Neige at Navan in December and now faces rivals of higher calibre provided by the winner’s trainer Willie Mullins.

EMBITTERED Experienced novice, has won two of his 12 starts over fences including a fairly weak Grade 3 event at Punchestown in October. Hard to fancy now following heavy defeats in races won by Riviere D’Etel at Punchestown and Navan.

HAUT EN COULEURS Among the leading juvenile hurdlers last season, winning at Auteuil before joining Willie Mullins for whom he finished third in the Triumph and in the Champion 4yo Hurdle at Punchestown. Led home a one-two-three for the stable on chasing debut here at Christmas. Jumping was basically good, though he showed a tendency to veer left.

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE PATRICK WARD & CO SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €150,000 (GRADE 1) RIVIERE D’ETEL Recorded an aggregate winning margin of 44l in winning her first three races over fences, giving her most meaningful performance when trouncing the useful Cape Gentleman in a Grade 2 contest at Punchestown. The receipt of 13lb from Ferney Hollow was not sufficient here at Christmas.

Holds a fighting chance against the Mullins trio here, though a tendency to jump to the right is a concern.

SAINT SAM Placed in a Grade 1 as a juvenile hurdler last season and sent off favourite for the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival when second to Jeff Kidder. Made all for an emphatic win from a 142rated hurdler on his chasing debut at Fairyhouse last month.

Another smart prospect for the champion trainer.

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2.10pm RACE 3

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The Patrick Ward & Co Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Steeplechase of €150,000 (Grade 1)

(Generously sponsored by Patrick Ward & Company Solicitors)

Winner €88,500 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for five

Distance 2m1f43y

Declared 6

years old and upwards.

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

Mares allowed 7lbs.

START

FINISH

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

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Blue Lord (Fr) 34

TStrap,

7 11-12

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Blue Bresil - Lorette (Cachet Noir) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 23f31-1 Bred by: Mme Joelle Morruzzi & Mme Raymonde Demaison Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Jumped well on chasing debut at Fairyhouse, easy task at Naas, holds very strong claims Probable SP: 13/8 Career record 10 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €71,482 Blue Lord (FR) 1 flat win €3,750.00 3 N.H. wins €26,255.00 1/4Fav P. Townend 11.10 (TS) won 20L 9L from Lifetime Ambition 11.10 and Dancing On My Own 11.10 NAAS 2 JAN 3rn nov.ch 2m Sft 8/11Fav P. Townend 12.0 (TS) won 5 1/2L 1/2L from El Barra (FR) 12.0 and Cayd Boy (FR) 12.0 FAIR 11 DEC 21 14rn beg.ch 2m Yld/Sft 15/8 HR148 P. Townend 12.0 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.7 PUN 27 APR 21 5rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 100yds Yld

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Embittered (Ire) 63

TStrap,

8 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (Classic Cliche) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 012136Donagh Meyler Bred by: Con O’Keeffe Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Tough task following heavy defeats in races won by Riviere D’Etel at Punchestown and Navan Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €110,597 Embittered 4 N.H. wins €38,048.00 -- Handicap Rating 141 13/2 HR141 M.P. Walsh 11.8 (TS) 48L last of 6 to Riviere D’etel (FR) 10.11 NAV 4 DEC 21 nov.ch Grade 3 2m 1f Yld 6/1 HR142 B.J. Cooper 11.9 (TS) 21L 8L 3rd to Riviere D’etel (FR) 10.5 PUN 13 NOV 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 180yds Yld 5/4Fav HR141 B.J. Cooper 11.3 (TS) won 2 3/4L 8L from Hurricane Georgie 10.1 and Exit Poll 11.10 PUN 13 OCT 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Gd

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Busselton (Fr) 49

5 11-10

Owned by: Chanelle Phar Ltd

g Bay by Mastercraftsman - Blessed Luck (Rock of Gibraltar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow cap, royal blue stars 213112- Bred by: Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Second to a Mullins runner at Navan, faces three superior rivals from that source now Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €84,120 Busselton (FR) 4 N.H. wins €47,890.00 -- Handicap Rating 137 4/1 HR137 J.J. Slevin 11.4 4L 2nd to Ciel De Neige (FR) 11.9 NAV 18 DEC 21 8rn nov.ch 2m 4f Gd/Yld 13/8Fav HR130 J.J. Slevin 11.4 won 3/4L 1/2L from Indiana Jones (FR) 11.5 and Frontal Assault 11.5 PUN 23 NOV 21 5rn nov.ch 2m 3f 150yds Gd/Yld 1/3Fav HR130 J.J. Slevin 11.2 won 42L from Coach Carter 11.12 CK 17 OCT 21 2rn nov.ch 2m 4f Gd J J Slevin

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Haut En Couleurs (Fr) 40

5 11-10

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Sanouva (Muhtathir) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap 1-331- Bred by: S C E A Haras De Saint Voir & E A R L Patrick Joubert W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Former smart juvenile hurdler, made a bright start to his chasing career here in December Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €54,153 Haut En Couleurs (FR) 2 N.H. wins €29,525.00 C 1/3Fav P. Townend 11.8 won 5 1/2L 14L from Gentleman De Mee (FR) 12.0 and Mt Leinster 12.0 here 27 DEC 21 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld 15/8 P. Townend 11.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Jeff Kidder 11.2 PUN 1 MAY 21 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld Paul Townend 11.0 3 1/4L hd 3rd to Quilixios (GB) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR 21 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Gd /Sft Bryan Cooper

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5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Saint Sam (Fr) 27

5 11-10

Owned by: Edward Ware

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Ladeka (Linda’s Lad) Colours: BLACK & WHITE QUARTERED, scarlet sleeves & cap Rachael Blackmore 4-225-1 Bred by: Mme Irene Catsaras, Mme Victoria Dubois & Mme Manon Dubois W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Made all for emphatic win from a 142-rated hurdler on his chasing debut, smart prospect Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €81,790 Saint Sam (FR) 3 N.H. wins €29,305.00 11/10Fav P. Townend 11.10 won 9L 1 1/4L from Thedevilscoachman 12.0 and El Barra (FR) 12.0 FAIR 9 JAN 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 11/1 HR143 D.E. Mullins 11.2 (H) 7 1/4L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Jeff Kidder 11.2 PUN 1 MAY 21 hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld Paul Townend 11.8 (H) 2L 2nd to Jeff Kidder 10.8 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 21 22rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd /Sft

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Riviere D’etel (Fr) 41

Hood,

5 11-03

Owned by: Bective Stud

f Grey by Martaline - Angesse (Indian River) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap 371112- Bred by: M Yannick Fouin Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fighting chance against the Mullins trio here, tendency to jump to the right is a concern Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 9 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 44 % Prize-money earned €91,121 Riviere D’etel (FR) 4 N.H. wins €53,395.00 -- Handicap Rating 150 5/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.1 (H) 1 1/2L 2nd to Ferny Hollow 12.0 here 26 DEC 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Sft 1/4Fav D.F. O’Regan 10.11 (H) won 12L 24L from Take All 11.2 and Jacksons Gold 11.2 NAV 4 DEC 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 1f Yld 9/4 D.F. O’Regan 10.5 (H) won 21L 8L from Cape Gentleman 11.9 and Embittered 11.9 PUN 13 NOV 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 180yds Yld Jack Kennedy

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 2 HOOD ON No. 6

LAST YEAR 1st Energumene, 2nd Franco De Port, 3rd Blackbow

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4m 23.50 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Blue Lord, 9-4 Riviere D’etel, 3 Haut En Couleurs, 9-2 Saint Sam, 33 Busselton, 40 Embittered

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

Another opportunity for talented mare RIVIERE D’ETEL to make the allowances count after her failure to cope with Ferney Hollow here at Christmas. This looks a little less demanding, though Willie Mullins mounts a powerful challenge. Blue Lord, who has two easy wins to his name, has Paul Townend aboard, but it might be a mistake to underestimate Haut En Couleurs, especially if eliminating the tendency to jump to the left which was evident here on his chasing debut.

[Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: RIVIERE D’ETEL Next Best: Blue Lord

SELECTION: BLUE LORD

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2.45pm RACE 4

Trifecta Placepot

The Paddy Power ‘I’d Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper’ Handicap Hurdle of €100,000 (0-150) (Grade B) (Registered as the Glencullen Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power)

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

Distance 3m Declared 24

four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 23rd January 2022.

START

FINISH

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

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Cobbler’s Way (Ire) 36

TStrap,

8 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Oscar - Beeper’s Leader (Supreme Leader) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Mike O’Connor (5) 1-2p-9- Bred by: Andy Leahy Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Course winner and 2nd in Gr 1 here as novice; tailed off over fences on belated return Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €47,821 Cobbler’s Way 2 N.H. wins €15,333.00 C -- Handicap Rating 142 4/1 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (TS) 84L last of 9fn, 11rn to En Beton (FR) 12.0 PUN 31 DEC 21 beg.ch 2m 7f 40yds Hvy Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Monkfish 11.5 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 20 19rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 9/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (TS) 2L 2nd to Latest Exhibition 11.10 here 1 FEB 20 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f Yld

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Unexpected Depth (Ire) 39

CPiece,

8 11-12

Owned by: Keep The Faith Syndicate

g Bay by Shantou - Holy Vow (Luso) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, orange spots on cap -24409- Bred by: Corrin Stud B Browne Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT 2nd in this last year from 1lb lower and respectable reappearance; cheekpieces fitted Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €52,465 Unexpected Depth 3 N.H. wins €22,739.00 D -- Handicap Rating 142 33/1 HR142 T.N. Brett 11.2 14L 9th of 19fn, 27rn to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 66/1 HR144 B. Browne 11.7 37L 20th of 22fn, 24rn to Koshari (FR) 11.9 PUN 1 MAY 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Gd/Yld 17/2 HR145 B. Browne 11.5 1 1/4L 15L 15L 4th to Stormy Ireland (FR) 11.3 FAIR 5 APR 21 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld

3

The Jam Man (Ire) 21

CPiece,

9 11-11

Owned by: Ronan M P McNally

g Brown by Papal Bull - Kathy Jet (Singspiel) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange stars on sleeves, orange stars on cap Mr E P O’Brien (7) 6-004-2 Bred by: Leo O’Reilly Ronan M P McNally ARMAGH RACING POST VERDICT Good 4th at Navan and ran well again in Pertemps qualifier latest; capable from this mark Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 45 runs, 11 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €229,005 The Jam Man 1 flat win €9,513.20 10 N.H. wins €164,225.50 D -- Handicap Rating 141 Kevin Brogan 10.11 (CP) 3L 2nd to Sporting John 11.5 WARWICK 15 JAN 7rn hcp hdl 3m 1f Sft 33/1 HR141 D. Meyler 11.7 (CP) 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 23rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 40/1 HR142 D. Meyler 11.8 55L 12th of 15fn, 20rn to Sassy Yet Classy 10.3 PUN 14 NOV 21 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 190yds Gd/Yld

4

Dallas Des Pictons (Fr) 63

Blinkers,

9 11-09

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Nadia Des Pictons (Video Rock) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap -05p26- Bred by: S C E A Du Marais Des Pictons Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT In good form this term but this demands career best and vulnerable to well h’capped rivals Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 23 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €121,182 Dallas Des Pictons (FR) 2 flat wins €11,500.00 3 N.H. wins €67,907.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 139 40/1 HR139 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 (BK) 10L 6th of 21fn, 23rn to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 22/1 HR136 D.N. Russell 11.2 (BK) 3L 2nd to Sassy Yet Classy 10.3 PUN 14 NOV 21 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 190yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR137 J.C. Gainford 11.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by Capodanno (FR) 11.1 PUN 29 APR 21 25rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 7f 170yds Yld Davy Russell

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Top Moon (Fr) 21

Blinkers,

7 11-07

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Courtaline (Martaline) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green & yellow qtd cap 0f3pp-3 Shane Fitzgerald (5) Bred by: M Laurent Huau, Mme Josiane Huau & M Patrice Huau Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Inconsistent; below form over hurdles latest; 3m may suit but needs to be back at his best Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €104,261 Top Moon (FR) 3 N.H. wins €35,116.50 -- Handicap Rating 137 12/1 M.P. Walsh 11.7 (CP) 2 3/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to Autumn Evening (GB) 11.7 FAIR 15 JAN 5rn hdl 2m Sft 50/1 HR144 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by School Boy Hours 10.8 here 27 DEC 21 28rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR144 M.P. Walsh 11.5 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Run Wild Fred 11.6 NAV 21 NOV 21 16rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m Gd

6

Panda Boy (Ire) 39

6 11-06

Owned by: Old Pals Partnership

g Grey by Valirann - Ballymartintheatre (King’s Theatre) Colours: GREY, royal blue seams, red cap 17591- Bred by: Pat Canavan Martin Brassil KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won competitive Pertemps qualifier over C&D latest; 8lb rise fine and unexposed Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €27,381 Panda Boy 2 N.H. wins €25,370.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 136 16/1 HR128 J.J. Slevin 10.9 won 3 1/4L 1L from Winter Fog 10.9 and Futurum Regem 9.10 here 28 DEC 21 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 7/2Fav HR128 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 30L 9th of 14fn, 18rn to Aldo The Apache 10.5 NAAS 6 NOV 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld 13/2 HR128 R.A. Doyle 12.0 33L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Lifetime Ambition 12.0 PUN 28 APR 21 hdl 2m 4f 120yds Yld J J Slevin

7

Maze Runner (Ire) 39

7 11-04

Owned by: Mrs J M Mullins

g Bay by Authorized - Alice Rose (Manduro) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink diamond & sleeves, white cap 153400- Bred by: R Winston & V Cartmel W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Bolted up in this last year from 9lb lower; below best this term; best efforts on sft/hvy Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €104,401 Maze Runner 1 flat win €8,008.00 2 N.H. wins €67,008.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 134 8/1 HR135 P. Townend 11.2 15L 11th of 19fn, 27rn to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 10/1 HR135 J.B. Foley 10.10 18L 10th of 21fn, 23rn to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 15/2 HR80 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 1/2L 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Yaxeni (FR) 9.12 NAAS 31 OCT 21 18rn Ext hcp 2m 25yds Hvy Jack Foley (5)

8

Ballywilliam Boy (Ire) 49

7 11-01

Owned by: Mrs Mary Devine

g Bay by Vita Venturi - Safety Recue (Safety Catch) Colours: LIGHT GREEN & DARK GREEN DIABOLO, light green cap Darragh O’Keeffe 251230- Bred by: Michael Hourigan Michael Hourigan LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Creditable form in defeat of late but h’capper may have caught up; needs career best Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €38,419 Ballywilliam Boy 2 N.H. wins €15,045.00 -- Handicap Rating 131 4/1 HR132 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 8 1/2L 11th of 19fn, 21rn to Futurum Regem 9.5 NAV 18 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.11 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 23rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 9/4Fav HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 3 3/4L 2nd to Chicago Time 11.2 CK 31 OCT 21 9rn nov.hdl Listed 3m Sft/Hvy

9

Aldo The Apache (Ire) 49

6 11-00

Owned by: Room For One More Syndicate

g Bay by Shantou - Another Tempest (Old Vic) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, beige spots, beige armlet, royal blue cap Robbie Power 010118- Bred by: Mr H Fowler C A Murphy WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Thwarted in hat-trick bid last time but may find improvement for this new trip Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €41,374 Aldo The Apache 3 N.H. wins €38,940.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 6/1 HR130 B. Hayes 10.12 5L 8th of 19fn, 21rn to Futurum Regem 9.5 NAV 18 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Gd/Yld 10/1 HR119 B. Hayes 10.5 won 8 1/2L 1/2L from Jiving Jerry 10.3 and A Great View 10.9 NAAS 6 NOV 21 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld 10/1 HR110 E. Walsh 10.1 won 6L 2 1/2L from Whatsnotoknow 11.4 and Marajman (FR) 11.5 PUN 13 OCT 21 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd

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2.45pm RACE 4 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Authorized Art (Fr) 39

7 11-00

Owned by: Nicholas Peacock

g Bay by Authorized - Rock Art (Rock Of Gibraltar) Colours: PURPLE, orange seams, orange star on cap 4/-337- Bred by: M Charles Green Danny Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Doesn’t look well h’capped on anything he’s done so far; unexposed at this trip at least Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €24,960 Authorized Art (FR) 1 flat win €5,000.00 1 N.H. win €8,008.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 12/1 HR130 B. Hayes 10.11 12L 7th of 19fn, 27rn to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft a trophy valuePUN to23 the and €??? to the groom 3/1???

HR130will D.E.present Mullins 12.0 ns 1 3/4Lof3rdno to Iintrinsic A Connect 11.11 NOVwinning 21 7rn hdlowner 2m Gd/Yld in charge horse the 6/1 D.E. Mullins 12.0 2 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to CielofDethe Neigebest (FR) turned 12.0 SLGOout 22 OCT 21 5rninhdl 2mrace.

1f 110yds Yld

RESULT (Ire) 39 11 Dark Voyager

5 11-00

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Bay by Raven’s Pass - Je T’Adore (Montjeu) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap -1324p- Bred by: John Yarr Bryan Cooper W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Bolted up in maiden hurdle last year but hasn’t built on that; pulled up over C&D latest Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €31,186 Dark Voyager 1 flat win €5,900.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 33/1 HR131 J.B. Foley 10.6 p.u. in race won by Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 85/40 HR131 D.E. Mullins 11.11 2 1/4L 10L 10L 4th to Saint Felicien (FR) 11.11 GOW 20 NOV 21 7rn nov.hdl 2m Yld 9/1 HR126 P. Townend 11.10 4L 2nd to Autumn Evening (GB) 11.6 LIST 20 SEP 21 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd/Yld

12 Good Time Jonny (Ire) 38

TStrap,

7 10-13

Owned by: A Shiels & Donal Gavigan & Niall Reilly

g Bay by Shirocco - Shaylejon (Old Vic) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED STRIPED, red sleeves, quartered cap 5f3161- Bred by: James F Dunne Kevin Sexton A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won two of his last three starts; up 9lb for latest win but open to improvement at 3m Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €36,050 Good Time Jonny 3 N.H. wins €28,012.30 C -- Handicap Rating 129 6/1 HR120 K.C. Sexton 11.4 (TS) won 2L 4 3/4L from Mars Harper (GB) 11.3 and Mahlers Dollar 10.11 here 29 DEC 21 15rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Yld/Sft Peter Carberry 11.2 (TS) 12L 6th of 11 to Gowel Road 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 NOV 21 hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f Gd 6/4Fav HR111 P.J. Carberry 10.7 (TS) won 5L hd from Rich Belief (GB) 10.8 and Friary Rock (FR) 10.10 GOW 1 OCT 21 11rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd

13 Dunboyne (Ire) 39

CPiece,

7 10-12

Owned by: S P O’Connor

g Bay by Yeats - Patsy Cline (Definite Article) Colours: PINK, brown & pink halved sleeves, brown cap 210805- Bred by: Denis Cleary Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Career best over C&D last time when 7l 5th; had excuses and obvious player from same mark Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €11,224 Dunboyne 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 18/1 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 10.9 (CP) 7L 5th of 19fn, 27rn to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 12/1 HR129 K.C. Sexton 10.9 (CP) 20L 11th of 21fn, 23rn to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 14/1 HR129 Miss G. Benson 10.8 (CP) 27L 8th of 14fn, 18rn to Aldo The Apache 10.5 NAAS 6 NOV 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld Jack Kennedy

14 De Name Escapes Me (Ire) 39

C,T,

12 10-11

Owned by: John P McManus

g Chesnut by Vinnie Roe - Heartlight (Accordion) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, red cap 00640p- Bred by: Miss Mary O’Sullivan Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT No wins over jumps since 2018; still capable but not consistent these days Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 41 runs, 7 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €194,558 De Name Escapes Me 2 flat wins €51,950.00 5 N.H. wins €86,260.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 33/1 HR130 D.F. O’Regan 10.11 (TS) p.u. in race won by Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 14/1 HR133 M.P. Walsh 10.13 (TS) 37L 18th of 21fn, 23rn to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 25/1 HR132 M.P. Walsh 10.12 (TS) 3L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Sassy Yet Classy 10.3 PUN 14 NOV 21 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 190yds Gd/ Yld Sean Flanagan

32 23 32

The Paddy Power ‘I’d Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper’ Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 A Great View (Ire) 39

CPiece,

11 10-09

John P McManus NO / DRAWOwned / FORM /by: HORSE AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER g Bay/Brown by Kayf Tara - Liss A Chroi (Exit To Nowhere) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star Denis O’Regan 804324- Bred by: Niall Flynn Denis W Cullen KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT In good form this winter and stayed on well for 4th in last month’s C&D Pertemps qualifier Probable SP: 17/2 Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €110,334 A Great View 4 N.H. wins €64,290.00 D -- Handicap Rating 125 6/1Fav HR125 M.P. Walsh 10.6 (CP) 3 1/4L 1L 1 3/4L 4th to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 11/1 HR123 D.F. O’Regan 10.3 (CP) 2 1/2L 2nd to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 23rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 20/1 HR123 D.F. O’Regan 10.9 8 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Aldo The Apache 10.5 NAAS 6 NOV 21 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld

COLOURS

16 Whatsnotoknow (Ire) 13

TStrap,

7 10-09

Owned by: R A Scott

g Bay by Mahler - Whos To Know (Bravefoot) Colours: EM. GREEN,orange star,em.green sleeves,orange stars,green cap,orange stars Shane O’Callaghan (7) 4235u-5 Bred by: Redmond Barry M F Morris TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Still involved when unseating last month; unsuited by shorter trip since; place claims Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 23 runs, 1 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €57,035 Whatsnotoknow 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 7/2Fav HR125 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (TS) 7 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Light Brigade 11.1 THU 23 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 101yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR125 S. O’Callaghan 9.13 (TS) u.r. in race won by Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 9/2Fav HR125 S. O’Callaghan 11.3 (TS) 5 1/2L 5th of 17fn, 19rn to Broomfields Jeremy 11.11 FAIR 27 NOV 21 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Gd

17 Futurum Regem (Ire) 39

6 10-08

Owned by: Morgan Ryan & Hugh Paul Finegan

g Bay by Sir Prancealot - Desert’s Queen (Desert Prince) Colours: WHITE, em. green hoop, emerald green armlet, royal blue & yellow quartered cap Eoin Walsh (5) 541613- Bred by: Barry Judge Hugh Paul Finegan MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Improving sort of late having won two of last three hurdle runs; good C&D 3rd latest Probable SP: 11/1 Career record 31 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €45,290 Futurum Regem 2 N.H. wins €33,040.00 -- Handicap Rating 124 22/1 HR122 N.J. Ryan 9.10 3 1/4L 1L 3rd to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 16/1 HR116 N.J. Ryan 9.5 won nk nk from Sassy Yet Classy 10.13 and Bread And Butter 10.1 NAV 18 DEC 21 21rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Gd/Yld 10/11Fav HR43 W. Joyce 8.7 2 1/2L 6th of 14 to Annecherie 9.10 DUN 24 NOV 21 hcp (45-65)2m Std

18 Captain Kangaroo (Ire) 63

TStrap,

7 10-07

Owned by: Kanga Racing & Brett Graham Syndicate

g Chesnut by Mastercraftsman - We Can Say It Now (Starcraft) Colours: YELLOW, dark green disc, check sleeves, yellow cap 24715f- Bred by: Paulyn Limited W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Belatedly won on return; lesser efforts twice since; beaten when falling latest Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €24,114 Captain Kangaroo 2 N.H. wins €13,280.00 D -- Handicap Rating 123 28/1 HR124 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.4 fell in race won by Commander Of Fleet 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 23rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Yld 9/2 HR125 D.E. Mullins 11.2 21L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Chicago Time 11.2 CK 31 OCT 21 nov.hdl Listed 3m Sft/Hvy 6/5Fav HR125 P. Townend 12.0 won 4L 1/2L from Bite That 11.7 and Aikenbreakinheart 12.0 LIST 19 SEP 21 16rn mdn hdl 3m Gd/ Yld Sean O’Keeffe

19 Pour Pavore (Ire) 39

TStrap,

6 10-06

Owned by: Darren Cahill

g Bay by Pour Moi - Clever Miss (Mount Nelson) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink spots Luke Dempsey 719116- Bred by: Glidawn Stud Bloodstock Ltd Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Progressive; 6th over C&D in last month’s Pertemps qualifier on first try at 3m Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €26,647 Pour Pavore 3 N.H. wins €24,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 18/1 HR122 C.D. Maxwell 10.3 (TS) 8 3/4L 6th of 19fn, 27rn to Panda Boy 10.9 here 28 DEC 21 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 11/4 HR110 C.D. Maxwell 9.12 (TS) won hd 21L from Dedanann 9.12 and Broomfields Jeremy 11.0 CLON 11 NOV 21 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 197yds Hvy 11/1 HR103 L.P. Dempsey 11.3 (TS) won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Select Opportunity 10.1 and Fancy A Cosmo 10.13 GAL 5 OCT 21 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft

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2.45pm RACE 4 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

20 The Little Yank (Ire) 20

7 10-06

Owned by: Bitview Partnership

g Bay by Westerner - Long Walk Home (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, dark blue & maroon striped sleeves, dark blue cap, maroon star 040-733 Liam Quinlan (5) Bred by: Patrick & Morgan Cahalan John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT In good form of late; not well h’capped but may outrun his likely huge odds Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 38 runs, 4 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €78,205 The Little Yank 4 N.H. wins €29,524.50 -- Handicap Rating 122 150/1 HR122 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 19L 30L 3rd to Dysart Dynamo 11.4 PUN 16 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Sft 11/2 HR122 L. Quinlan 11.4 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to All Those Years (GB) 11.5 CK 8 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy 250/1 HR123 D.E. Mullins 11.12 72L last of 7 to Ginto (FR) 11.12 NAAS 2 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft

21 Priory Park (Ire) 39

6 10-05

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Final Episode (Definite Article) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 440511- Bred by: Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick E J O’Grady TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Flying of late and arrives bidding for a hat-trick; up 10lb but may improve over 3m Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €18,684 Priory Park 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00 C -- Handicap Rating 121 9/2Fav HR111 M.P. Walsh 11.10 won 1 1/4L 5 1/2L from Nazine 10.12 and Silvertown 11.10 here 28 DEC 21 28rn hcp hdl (80116)2m 4f Sft 16/1 HR103 M.P. Walsh 11.8 won 3/4L 2 3/4L from Nell’s Well 11.2 and Paddy Wickla (GB) 10.10 THU 18 NOV 21 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 85yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR105 M.P. Walsh 11.2 29L 5th of 10 to Gallowglass 11.2 CK 8 MAY 21 nov.hdl 2m 3f Gd Mark Walsh

22 Scoir Mear (Ire) 14

CPiece,

12 10-04

Owned by: John P McManus

g Grey by Exit To Nowhere - Princess Rosie (Roselier) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap Simon Torrens 5180-78 Bred by: Mrs Maria O’Brien Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT As good ever last term; rated 20lb higher over fences; unsuited by 2m4f so far this term Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 51 runs, 5 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €190,636 Scoir Mear 5 N.H. wins €112,517.50 D -- Handicap Rating 120 33/1 HR121 S.D. Torrens 10.2 (CP) 12L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to The Very Man 11.1 NAV 22 JAN Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld 18/1 HR123 M.P. Walsh 11.5 39L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Rebel Early 10.9 CK 8 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 22/1 HR142 S.D. Torrens 11.1 (CP) 54L 15th of 17fn, 20rn to Brahma Bull 11.10 PUN 1 MAY 21 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 120yds Gd/Yld

23 Enjoy D’allen (Fr) 40

Visor,

8 10-00

Owned by: Railway View Stud Partnership

g Bay/Brown by Network - Triple Star (Dom Alco) Colours: YELLOW, dark green epaulettes, white sleeves, dark green armlet, yellow cap, dark green star 122373- Bred by: M Bruno Vagne Conor Orr Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Career best over fences last time and looks very well h’capped back in this sphere Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €111,446 Enjoy D’allen (FR) 2 N.H. wins €20,355.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 28/1 HR145 C.J. Orr 11.6 (V) 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to School Boy Hours 10.8 here 27 DEC 21 28rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR115 C.J. Orr 11.0 (V) 9L 7th of 17fn, 19rn to Broomfields Jeremy 11.11 FAIR 27 NOV 21 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Gd 40/1 HR142 C.J. Orr 10.10 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Freewheelin Dylan 10.8 FAIR 5 APR 21 28rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f 50yds Yld

24 Rightplacerightime (Ire) 77

CPiece,

7 10-00

Owned by: Paul Byrne

g Bay by Kalanisi - Papavero (Dushyantor) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap 602416- Bred by: R T H Morrow Emmet Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT In good form and ran well from his inflated British rating last time; not much to find Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €30,319 Rightplacerightime 3 N.H. wins €25,088.00 D -- Handicap Rating 113 Harry Kimber 9.9 14L 6th of 12 to Dans Le Vent (FR) 10.7 HAYDOCK PARK 20 NOV 21 hcp hdl Grade C 3m 58yds Gd 6/5Fav B. Hayes 12.0 won 7 1/2L 13L from Yabo 11.7 and Goodnightngodbless 11.7 FAIR 2 NOV 21 10rn beg.ch 3m Yld 8/11Fav D.E. Mullins 12.0 1/2L 6L 6 1/2L 4th to Gelee Blanche (FR) 11.0 DWNP 8 OCT 21 9rn beg.ch 2m 3f 55yds Sft Rachael Blackmore

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 12, 16, 18, 19 CPiece ON No. 2, 3, 13, 15, 22, 24 BLINKERS ON No. 4, 5 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 14 VISOR ON No. 23 Long Handicap: Enjoy D’allen (FR) 9-13 (139), Rightplacerighttime 9-11 (137) 43 34

LAST YEAR 1st Maze Runner, 2nd Unexpected Depth, 3rd Damalisque TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 6m 18.80 secs GOING sft-hvy

BETTING FORECAST 5 Panda Boy, 13-2 Good Time Jonny, 7 Dunboyne, 8 Priory Park, 17-2 A Great View, 11 Futurum Regem, 12 Unexpected Depth, 14 Rightplacerightime, 16 Aldo The Apache, Captain Kangaroo, Maze Runner, The Jam Man, 20 Pour Pavore, Top Moon, 25 Authorized Art, Ballywilliam Boy, Enjoy D’allen, 28 Cobbler’s Way, De Name Escapes Me, Whatsnotoknow, 33 Dallas Des Pictons, Dark Voyager, 50 Scoir Mear, 66 The Little Yank

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 could hardly be more competitive and a case can be made for most of these. Panda Boy won a competitive C&D Pertemps qualifier in December and he’s completely unexposed having just his sixth start here. Futurum Regem and A Great View weren’t far behind in that contest and Dunboyne had excuses in the same race. However, it might be worth taking a chance on ENJOY D’ALLEN who posted a career best over fences last time and he looks remarkably well handicapped back in this sphere, despite racing from 1lb out of the weights. Similar can be said for Scoir Mear who is rated much higher over fences. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MAZE RUNNER

SELECTION: ENJOY D’ALLEN Next Best: De Name Escapes Me

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE PADDY POWER IRISH GOLD CUP OF €250,000 (GRADE 1)

ASTERION FORLONGE Produced a smart handicap performance at last season’s Punchestown festival but previous jumping frailties have resurfaced this season. Looked a huge threat to stablemate Allaho when making a bad mistake and unseating three out in the John Durkan at Punchestown, and was giving chase to Tornado Flyer when falling at the last in the King George. Worth another try at 3m.

CILAOS EMERY Fourth in 2020 Champion Hurdle.

Winner of five of his ten races over fences, though added only one win in four races in the first half of last year. Suited by the race conditions when winning a small-field chase over 2m6f at Thurles in November. Soundly beaten over hurdles last time and is the weakest of the four Mullins runners.

CONFLATED Now a three-time winner over fences after landing a 2m4f handicap at Navan nine weeks ago, earning a 12lb promotion to a highly respectable 157. Much more needed now, and appears safely held by Janadil and Asterion Forlonge on the basis of a Fairyhouse clash last April.

DELTA WORK Achieved a career highlight when beating Kemboy in this event in 2020 before fifth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Below best in a light campaign last season, though managed third of five behind Kemboy here 12 months ago. Well held behind Frodon on reappearance at Down Royal and failed to revive his reputation here at Christmas. Cheekpieces added now.

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RUNNERS & RIDERS PREVIEW

THE PADDY POWER IRISH GOLD CUP OF €250,000 (GRADE 1)

FRODON Went too fast for his own good, along with Minella Indo, when bidding for a repeat of last season’s King George triumph. Better judged for this on his excellent seasonal debut at Down Royal when his victims included Delta Work and Minella Indo. Trainer supplied the most recent British winner of this, Neptune Collonges in 2009. A strong contender.

JANIDIL Put previous jumping frailties behind him with Grade 1 defeat of stablemates Franco De Port and Asterion Forlonge in a 2m4f Fairyhouse event last April but was no match for odds-on stablemate Energumene over 2m at the Punchestown festival. Resumed with career-best to take second in the John Durkan. Appeared not to stay 3m here at Christmas.

KEMBOY Beat Al Boum Photo in the 2019 Punchestown Gold Cup. Obtained only success since then when accounting for five rivals in this race 12 months ago, while a third consecutive unsatisfactory Cheltenham Gold Cup bid prefaced a below-par run at Punchestown in April. Tailed off in the John Durkan on seasonal debut but has a major chance now after putting in a reassuring display when third in the Savills Chase.

MINELLA INDO Fourth of five behind Kemboy here a year ago in the month before his memorable Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph, when Frodon was fifth and Kemboy was last of the nine finishers. He looked in need of the run when third behind Frodon on reappearance at Down Royal, and has obvious questions to answer now following a worrying flop in first-time cheekpieces in the King George.

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The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup of €250,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power)

Distance 3m61y

Winner €140,000 Second €50,000 Third €25,000 Fourth €12,500 Fifth €7,500 Sixth €5,000 Seventh €3,750 Eighth €3,750 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old

Declared 8 START

and upward.

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

Mares allowed 7lbs.

FINISH

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

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Asterion Forlonge (Fr) 41

TStrap,

8 11-10

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Grey by Coastal Path - Belle Du Brizais (Turgeon) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap 4331uf- Bred by: E A R L La Forlonge W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Giving chase to Tornado Flyer when falling at last in King George, worth another try at 3m Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €200,488 Asterion Forlonge (FR) 5 N.H. wins €158,145.50 C -- Handicap Rating 164 B. J. Cooper 11.10 (TS) fell in race won by Tornado Flyer 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 21 9rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft 6/1 HR162 B.J. Cooper 11.12 (TS) u.r. in race won by Allaho (FR) 11.12 PUN 5 DEC 21 10rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft 11/4Fav HR152 B.J. Cooper 11.10 (TS) won 14L 4 3/4L from Walk Away 10.8 and Port Stanley 10.6 PUN 30 APR 21 15rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld Bryan Cooper

2

Cilaos Emery (Fr) 36

Hood,

10 11-10

Owned by: Luke McMahon

g Bay by Califet - Queissa (Saint Preuil) Colours: PURPLE, yellow chevron, yellow cap 184214- Bred by: SARL Haras du Bois Emery & Joel Poitou W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT 5-10 over fences but the weakest of the four Mullins runners at this stage of his life Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 20 runs, 9 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 45 % Prize-money earned €315,953 Cilaos Emery (FR) 9 N.H. wins €218,147.00 -- Handicap Rating 160 2/5Fav P. Townend 11.6 (H) 20L 1 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Darver Star 11.6 PUN 31 DEC 21 8rn hdl 2m 3f 30yds Hvy 30/100Fav HR160 B. Hayes 11.9 (H) won 3L 16L from Darver Star 11.6 and Mamaslittlestar 10.9 THU 25 NOV 21 4rn chse Listed 2m 6f Gd 3/1 HR162 B. Hayes 11.12 (H) nk 2nd to Samcro 12.0 KILL 10 MAY 21 7rn chse Grade 3 2m 4f Gd/Yld Sean O’Keeffe

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Conflated (Ire) 63

8 11-10

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Yeats - Saucy Present (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 144u21- Bred by: Dillon Family Davy Russell Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Earned 12lb promotion to a highly respectable 157 for Navan win. much more needed here Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 21 runs, 5 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €102,120 Conflated 5 N.H. wins €61,043.00 -- Handicap Rating 157 9/4Fav HR145 S. Fitzgerald 11.5 won 5L 6L from Golden Jewel 9.12 and Winter Escape 10.12 NAV 4 DEC 21 10rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 4f Yld 100/30 HR145 J.W. Kennedy 11.9 (H) 4 1/2L 2nd to Eklat De Rire (FR) 11.9 WEX 25 OCT 21 4rn chse Listed 2m 7f Hvy 4/1Fav HR145 J.W. Kennedy 11.1 (H) u.r. in race won by Assemble (GB) 10.10 LIST 22 SEP 21 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Gd

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Delta Work (Fr) 39

C,T,

9 11-10

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Brown by Network - Robbe (Video Rock) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap 5u-346- Bred by: C Magnien & J F Magnien Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Career highlight when beating Kemboy in this event in 2020, needs to recapture best form Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 25 runs, 9 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 36 % Prize-money earned €656,791 Delta Work (FR) 1 flat win €17,000.00 8 N.H. wins €496,563.90 C -- Handicap Rating 161 10/1 HR163 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (TS) 27L 6th of 8 to Galvin 11.12 here 28 DEC 21 chse Grade 1 3m Yld 11/2 HR163 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (H) (TS) 3/4L 4 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Frodon (FR) 11.12 DRYL 30 OCT 21 5rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft 5/1 HR170 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (H) 2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Kemboy (FR) 11.12 here 7 FEB 21 5rn chse Grade 1 3m 107yds Sft 40

The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Frodon (Fr) 41

TStrap,

10 11-10

Owned by: P J Vogt

g Bay by Nickname - Miss Country Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap 1-5114- Bred by: Mr Philippe Gasdoue Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls GB RACING POST VERDICT Smart display on seasonal debut at Down Royal, needs to bounce back after Kempton lapse Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 42 runs, 18 wins, 28 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €1,250,252 Frodon (FR) 18 N.H. wins €1,000,147.60 -- Handicap Rating 166 Bryony Frost 11.10 (TS) 9L 3 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Tornado Flyer 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 21 9rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft 3/1 HR167 Bryony Frost 11.12 (TS) won 3/4L 4 1/4L from Galvin 11.12 and Minella Indo 11.12 DRYL 30 OCT 21 5rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft Bryony Frost 11.6 (TS) won nk 10L from Mister Fisher 11.6 and Born Survivor 11.0 SANDOWN PARK 24 APR 21 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 6f 164yds Gd

6

Janidil (Fr) 39

8 11-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Indian Daffodil - Janidouce (Kaldounevees) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap -f1225- Bred by: H Langot & M Langot W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Career-best when second in the 2m4f John Durkan, appeared not to stay 3m here at Christmas Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 15 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €242,516 Janidil (FR) 5 N.H. wins €149,576.00 -- Handicap Rating 164 7/1 HR164 M.P. Walsh 11.12 7 1/2L 5th of 8 to Galvin 11.12 here 28 DEC 21 chse Grade 1 3m Yld 22/1 HR157 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 2L 2nd to Allaho (FR) 11.12 PUN 5 DEC 21 10rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft 4/1 HR157 M.P. Walsh 11.12 16L 2nd to Energumene (FR) 11.12 PUN 29 APR 21 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m Yld Mark Walsh

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Kemboy (Fr) 39

10 11-10

Owned by: Kemboy/Brett Graham/Ken Sharp Syndicate

g Bay by Voix Du Nord - Vitora (Victory Note) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow disc, yellow diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap -19483- Bred by: MME J Morruzzi & Dr V P Morruzzi W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Won this race last year, major chance now after a reassuring display in the Savills Chase Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 26 runs, 9 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 34 % Prize-money earned €832,985 Kemboy (FR) 9 N.H. wins €645,332.30 C -- Handicap Rating 165 11/1 HR163 P. Townend 11.12 s/hd 3/4L 3rd to Galvin 11.12 here 28 DEC 21 8rn chse Grade 1 3m Yld 25/1 HR166 D.E. Mullins 11.12 41L last of 8fn, 10rn to Allaho (FR) 11.12 PUN 5 DEC 21 chse Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft 4/1 HR167 D.E. Mullins 11.12 1 1/2L 17L 26L 4th to Clan des Obeaux (FR) 11.12 PUN 28 APR 21 6rn chse Grade 1 3m 120yds Yld Paul Townend

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Minella Indo (Ire) 41

9 11-10

Owned by: Barry Maloney

g Bay by Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (Supreme Leader) Colours: MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap f-413p- Bred by: Mrs R H Lalor Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hero has questions to answer after King George failure Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 15 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €604,619 Minella Indo 6 N.H. wins €497,233.10 -- Handicap Rating 175 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Tornado Flyer 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 21 9rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft 5/4Fav HR175 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 3/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Frodon (FR) 11.12 DRYL 30 OCT 21 5rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft Jack Kennedy 11.10 won 1 1/4L 4 1/4L from A Plus Tard (FR) 11.10 and Al Boum Photo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR 21 12rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft Robbie Power

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 5 HOOD ON No. 2 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Kemboy, 2nd The Storyteller, 3rd Delta Work

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 6m 34.90 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Frodon, Kemboy, 3 Minella Indo, 9-2 Asterion Forlonge, 12 Janidil, 14 Delta Work, 33 Conflated, 50 Cilaos Emery

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

Willie Mullins runs four in his bid for a 12th win in this race. Last year’s hero KEMBOY should be fully primed following his third placing in the Savills Chase here at Christmas, and may see off likely challenges from Frodon and Minella Indo who need to put their Kempton experiences behind. Given an error-free round, Asterion Forlonge should be in the mix. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: KEMBOY Next Best: Frodon SELECTION: KEMBOY

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3.50pm RACE 6

Trifecta Placepot

The Paddy Power ‘I’m Never Going Back To The Office’ Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (0-150) (Grade B) Distance 2m1f43y

(Generously sponsored by Paddy Power)

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

Declared 9

chase for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 23rd January 2022.

START

FINISH

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

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Exit Poll (Ire) 41

8 11-12

Owned by: OMEGA Racing

g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Carolobrian (Mark of Esteem) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white panel, striped sleeves, white cap 621132- Bred by: Mr Shane Lawlor Jack Foley (5) Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Prominent throughout when a fine second here at Christmas, should not be far away Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 19 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €78,580 Exit Poll 5 N.H. wins €55,785.00 C -- Handicap Rating 144 10/1 HR142 J.B. Foley 11.7 3 3/4L 2nd to Grange Walk 10.9 here 26 DEC 21 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Sft 7/4 HR142 R.M. Power 11.10 2 3/4L 8L 3rd to Embittered 11.3 PUN 13 OCT 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Gd 85/40 HR139 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.3 won nk 13L from Embittered 11.3 and Bold Enough 11.7 ROS 27 SEP 21 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 120yds Gd

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A Wave Of The Sea (Ire) 40

Blinkers,

6 11-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Born To Sea - Je T’Adore (Montjeu) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap p5062fShane Fitzgerald (5) Bred by: John Yarr Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Won this race by a neck off a 9lb lower mark last year, has been running over longer trips Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 27 runs, 7 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €241,623 A Wave Of The Sea 2 flat wins €19,404.00 5 N.H. wins €172,015.50 C -- Handicap Rating 142 18/1 HR143 S.D. Torrens 11.4 (CP) fell in race won by School Boy Hours 10.8 here 27 DEC 21 28rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR139 S.D. Torrens 10.12 (BK) 2 1/4L 2nd to Ontheropes 11.0 LIM 10 OCT 21 15rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Sft 33/1 HR139 S.D. Torrens 10.9 (BK) 6L 6th of 11fn, 18rn to Assemble (GB) 10.10 LIST 22 SEP 21 Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Gd

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Capuccimix (Fr) 27

TStrap,

9 11-05

Owned by: Robcour

g Grey by Al Namix - Capuccina (Lavirco) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 77691-f Bred by: MME France Dagniaux, M Gunnar Nordqvist & MME Nicole Braem Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Fell at the third-last at Fairyhouse last month, could be involved if avoiding error Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €50,059 Capuccimix (FR) 3 N.H. wins €38,931.00 -- Handicap Rating 137 16/1 HR137 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.5 (TS) fell in race won by Dunvegan (FR) 11.0 FAIR 9 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Sft 10/1 HR130 J.C. Gainford 10.2 (TS) won 6L 4 1/4L from Everlastingpromise (GB) 11.0 and Le Musigny (FR) 10.11 KILL 16 JUL 21 11rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 1f Gd 16/1 HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.6 19L 9th of 14fn, 19rn to Sully D’oc AA (FR) 10.9 PUN 29 APR 21 Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Yld

Darragh O’Keeffe

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Grange Walk (Ire) 27

7 11-05

Owned by: E Gleeson

g Chesnut by Thewayyouare - A Woman In Love (Muhtarram) Colours: WHITE, black star, hooped sleeves, black star on cap p2521-f Bred by: Edward Gleeson John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Stayed on strongly to beat Exit Poll in a similar race at Christmas, faller at Fairyhouse Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €72,137 Grange Walk 4 N.H. wins €40,415.00 C -- Handicap Rating 137 17/2 HR137 D.E. Mullins 10.5 fell in race won by Dunvegan (FR) 11.0 FAIR 9 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Sft 18/1 HR130 S. Fitzgerald 10.9 won 3 3/4L nk from Exit Poll 11.7 and Take All 11.5 here 26 DEC 21 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Sft 18/1 HR127 D.E. Mullins 10.3 1L 2nd to Dunvegan (FR) 11.1 FAIR 27 NOV 21 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Gd Liam Quinlan (5)

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The Paddy Power ‘I’m Never Going Back To The Office’ Handicap Steeplechase (0-150) (Grade B)

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Mt Leinster (Ire) 40

Owned by: Roaringwater Syndicate

Hood,

8 11-03

g Bay by Beat Hollow - Sixhills (Sabrehill) Colours: RED, red & white hooped sleeves, white cap, red star -02323- Bred by: Mrs J M Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW Paul Townend RACING POST VERDICT Chased home two stablemates here at Christmas, potentially well treated in first handicap Probable SP: 6/4 Career record 20 runs, 5 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €82,006 Mt Leinster 3 flat wins €24,190.00 2 N.H. wins €15,333.00 C -- Handicap Rating 135 9/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 (H) 5 1/2L 14L 3rd to Haut En Couleurs (FR) 11.8 here 27 DEC 21 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld 1/2Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 1/2L 2nd to Kapard (GB) 11.7 NAV 21 NOV 21 5rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd 6/5Fav D.E. Mullins 12.0 1L hd 3rd to Take All 12.0 WEX 25 OCT 21 13rn beg.ch 2m Hvy

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Batcio (Fr) 27

10 10-11

Owned by: Luke McMahon

g Grey by Montmartre - Besca Nueva (Lesotho) Colours: PURPLE, yellow chevron, yellow cap Shane O’Callaghan (7) 16105-4 Bred by: S C E A Ecurie Biraben, M Cordero & H Biraben T M Walsh KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Three-time chase winner, 5lb higher than his last winning mark at Killarney last August Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €79,305 Batcio (FR) 5 N.H. wins €57,020.00 -- Handicap Rating 129 25/1 HR130 S. O’Callaghan 9.5 3 1/4L 12L 1 3/4L 4th to Dunvegan (FR) 11.0 FAIR 9 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Sft 11/1 HR130 D.N. Russell 11.9 12L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Fully Charged (GB) 11.4 PUN 14 NOV 21 hcp chse (0-140)2m 6f 140yds Yld 11/2 HR110 S. O’Callaghan 9.6 29L 13th of 16 to Run For Oscar 11.1 LIST 25 SEP 21 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

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Scheu Time (Ire) 28

C,T,

Owned by: Fiveohclock Syndicate

9 10-05

g Brown by Arakan - Time Limit (Alzao) Colours: PINK, white seams, pink sleeves, white cap 07354-5 Bred by: Aidan Fogarty J A Nash KILDARE Gavin Brouder (7) RACING POST VERDICT Better known as a three-time hurdles winner, plenty to prove on this season’s form Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 44 runs, 4 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €74,816 Scheu Time 4 N.H. wins €36,056.60 -- Handicap Rating 123 4/1Fav HR122 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) 22L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Rebel Early 10.9 CK 8 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy Gavin Brouder 10.2 (TS) 2 1/2L nk 2 1/4L 4th to Sporting John 11.12 CHELTENHAM 13 NOV 21 9rn hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 208yds Gd 16/1 HR124 G. Brouder 10.11 13L 5th of 8 to Tullybeg 11.5 GOW 2 OCT 21 Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd

8

R’evelyn Pleasure (Ire) 28 Owned by: Mark McDonagh

CPiece,

10 10-03

g Bay by Getaway - Alwayshavnpleasure (Oscar) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star 59p24-5 Bred by: Sean O’Brien Sean O O’Brien CORK Mark McDonagh (7) RACING POST VERDICT Had been showing signs of a return to his best form before a disappointing run at Cork Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €62,518 R’evelyn Pleasure 4 N.H. wins €32,978.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 6/1 HR122 D. Meyler 11.6 (CP) 7 3/4L 5th of 8 to Street Value 10.13 CK 8 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy 10/1 HR123 M.M. McDonagh 11.10 (CP) 11L 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Siberian Star (GB) 10.0 here 29 DEC 21 19rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 5f Yld 40/1 HR116 M.M. McDonagh 10.10 2 3/4L 2nd to Lucky Max (GER) 11.0 CK 5 DEC 21 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

9

Stansfield (Ire) 11 Owned by: Miss K McNeilly

8 10-01

g Bay by Thousand Words - Pandalute (Indian Danehill) Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on sleeves, red cap, black star p2f5-f4 Bred by: Old Meadow Stud Paul Traynor ANTRIM Sam Ewing RACING POST VERDICT Fair form in the novice grade but handicap credentials are weak, others make more appeal Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 22 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €23,516 Stansfield 1 N.H. win €10,915.00 -- Handicap Rating 119 66/1 HR97 S. Fitzgerald 10.10 2 1/4L 10L 6 1/2L 4th to Rodaniche 11.9 DRYL 25 JAN 10rn nov.hdl 2m 150yds Yld 20/1 HR119 Sam Ewing 10.10 fell in race won by Fighting Fit (GB) 10.5 NAAS 2 JAN 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft 16/1 HR120 C.J. Orr 9.13 32L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Conflated 11.5 NAV 4 DEC 21 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 4f Yld BLINKERS ON No. 2 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3 HOOD ON No. 5 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7 CPiece ON No. 8 LAST YEAR 1st A Wave Of The Sea, 2nd Top Moon, 3rd The Shunter

TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-12 TIME 4m 24.90 secs GOING soft BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Mt Leinster, 9-2 Exit Poll, 7 A Wave Of The Sea, 8 Batcio, Grange Walk, R’evelyn Pleasure, 10 Capuccimix, 16 Scheu Time, Stansfield

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

There were signs here at Christmas that MT LEINSTER (nap) is beginning to get the hang of things over fences and he may collect on his handicap debut. Exit Poll, who has a fighting chance of reversing the form of his post-Christmas clash with Grange Walk, may prove the main danger. Last year’s winner A Wave of The Sea may benefit from a return to this trip. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MT LEINSTER Next Best: Capuccimix SELECTION: MT LEINSTER

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4.25pm RACE 7

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

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

Trifecta

Distance 2m

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

Declared 7

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

START

FINISH

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

RESULT

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

The Big Doyen (Ire) 83

5 12-00

Owned by: Money For Jam Syndicate

g Bay by Doyen - An Bhean Rua (Fracas) Colours: BLACK, royal blue epaulettes & sleeves, royal blue stars on cap 11- Bred by: Padraic Ryan Mr D O’Connor Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Green on debut win but very impressive second time out; form not special but not ruled out Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 2 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €13,164 The Big Doyen 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 11/4 Mr B. O’Neill 11.9 won 15L 5 1/2L from Cool Survivor 11.2 and Recognize (FR) 10.10 PUN 14 NOV 21 5rn Bumper 2m 40yds Gd/Yld 3/1 Mr B. O’Neill 11.9 won 1 1/2L 14L from Ballyglass 11.9 and Captain Lightfoot 11.2 ROS 27 SEP 21 12rn Bumper 1m 7f 89yds Gd

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Carnfunnock (Ire) 81

5 11-11

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Getaway - Simply Erin (Gamut) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 31- Bred by: Edward McMahon Mr B G Crawford S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Third in valuable Punchestown bumper before bolting up in an Ayr bumper; should progress Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €11,831 Carnfunnock 1 N.H. win €2,141.60 D D. Jacob 11.0 won 5 1/2L 2L from Geordies Dream (GB) 11.7 and Paddock Cottage 11.0 AYR 16 NOV 21 14rn Bumper 2m Gd /Sft 28/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.3 3/4L 9L 3rd to Adamantly Chosen 10.13 PUN 27 APR 21 22rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld

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Da Capo Glory (Ire) 105

5 11-11

Owned by: Red Strand Syndicate

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Oscar Ladensa (Oscar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow diamond, red sleeves, royal blue chevrons, royal blue cap 351- Bred by: Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Mr D Allen Padraig Butler CORK RACING POST VERDICT Won bumper at third attempt; form knocked since though and plenty to find at this level Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €9,159 Da Capo Glory 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 9/2 Mr D. Allen 11.2 won 4 3/4L 7L from Halligator (FR) 11.9 and Noble Birth (GB) 11.9 GAL 23 OCT 21 7rn Bumper 2m 90yds Sft 20/1 Mr D. Allen 10.13 16L 5th of 22 to Adamantly Chosen 10.13 PUN 27 APR 21 Bumper 2m 100yds Yld 12/1 Mr D. Allen 11.2 4 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Au Fleuron (FR) 11.9 TIPP 24 MAR 21 11rn Bumper 2m 2f Sft

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Embassy Gardens (GB) 40

6 11-11

Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

g Bay by Shantou - Adriana des Mottes (Network) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap 1Miss J Townend Bred by: Rowland Crellin W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Odds on when winning on 2m4f course debut but made hard work of it; drops in trip Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €7,523 Embassy Gardens (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C 4/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won ns 4 1/2L from Santonito (FR) 12.2 and Kiki Badger 11.9 here 27 DEC 21 12rn Bumper 2m 4f Yld/ Sft

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Facile Vega (Ire) 41

5 11-11

Owned by: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Quevega (Robin des Champs) Colours: RED, royal blue sleeves, red cap, royal blue star 1Mr P W Mullins Bred by: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Impressive on debut and second has boosted the form; Champion Bumper fav; leading claims Probable SP: 4/6 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,269 Facile Vega 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 CD 10/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 6L 13L from Joyeux Machin (FR) 11.4 and Landrake (GB) 11.4 here 26 DEC 21 16rn Bumper 2m Sft

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Itswhatunitesus (Ire) 63

5 11-11

Owned by: Alymer Stud

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Ballyallia Pride (Presenting) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap 1Mr J J Codd Bred by: Mrs E Costelloe Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Travelled and quickened up well in Navan bumper win; progress likely but he will need it Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,269 Itswhatunitesus 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D 10/11Fav Mr J.J. Codd 12.2 won 6L 1 1/4L from Killer Mode 11.9 and Mount South 11.9 NAV 4 DEC 21 15rn Bumper 2m Yld

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Sandor Clegane (Ire) 62

5 11-11

Owned by: Mrs K Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Betty Roe (Vinnie Roe) Colours: RED, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, red cap Bred by: Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Paul Nolan WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Bolted up on debut but form hasn’t worked out particularly well; more required here Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €9,403 Sandor Clegane 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 8/1 Mr B. O’Neill 12.0 won 15L 4 3/4L from The Flier Begley 11.7 and Grace Shelby 10.12 PUN 5 DEC 21 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 190yds Yld Mr B O’Neill

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LAST YEAR 1st Kilcruit, 2nd Letsbeclearaboutit, 3rd Whatdeawant

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-13 TIME 4m 2.80 secs GOING sft-hvy BETTING FORECAST 4-6 Facile Vega, 11-2 Itswhatunitesus, 6 The Big Doyen, 13-2 Sandor Clegane, 14 Embassy Gardens, 20 Carnfunnock, 33 Da Capo Glory

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

Willie Mullins has won this with the likes of Kilcruit and Appreciate It in recent years and there’s every chance that FACILE VEGA can land him a third renewal on the spin.

Following his impressive debut over C&D in December, the runner-up has come out and boosted the form, and with progress almost guaranteed, he could be hard to beat. Of the remainder, The Big Doyen is perhaps most interesting after his impressive win at Punchestown in November. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FACILE VEGA Next Best: Sandor Clegane

SELECTION: FACILE VEGA

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 1.05pm THE NATHANIEL LACY & PARTNERS SOLICITORS ‘€50,000 CHELTENHAM BONUS FOR STABLE STAFF’ NOVICE HURDLE OF €150,000 (GRADE 1) (€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff Race) (Registered as the Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored

by Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards.

About 2 miles 6 furlongs 45 yards. €750 to enter on January 12th; €750 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st or €15,000 if entered by February 1st. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. A €50,000 bonus which will go towards the stable staff of the trainer of the winner of the race if that horse goes on to win any race at the Cheltenham Festival 2022.

It will be the owner’s sole discretion as to how the €50,000 bonus is distributed among the winning trainer’s stable staff. The €50,000 will be paid by the end of May 2022 should the bonus be attained.

RACE 2: 1.35pm THE RACING TV ‘€12 PER MONTH THIS WEEKEND ONLY’ JUVENILE HURDLE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Spring Juvenile Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Racing TV) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A hurdle for four years old only. About 2 miles. €625 to enter on January 12th; €625 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st or €12,500 if entered by February 1st. Weights: 11st 2lbs.

Fillies allowed 7lbs.

RACE 3: 2.10pm THE PATRICK WARD & CO SOLICITORS IRISH ARKLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €150,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by Patrick Ward & Company Solicitors) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 1 furlong 43 yards. €750 to enter on January 12th; €750 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st or €15,000 if entered by February 1st. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Cup presented by The Late Anne, Duchess of Westminster. The winner to hold the Cup until run for the following year after winning it. A proper guarantee in writing to be given for the safe keeping and return of the Cup and Plinth one month before the race is run the following year to the Secretary, Leopardstown Club, Foxrock, Co. Dublin.

RACE 4: 2.45pm THE PADDY POWER ‘I’D LOVE A CAN BUT PINTS ARE CHEAPER’ HANDICAP HURDLE OF €100,000 (0-150) (GRADE B) (Registered as the Glencullen Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 23rd January 2022. About 3 miles. €400 to enter on January 19th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Handicaps calculated 24th January. Weights raised by 5lb.

RACE 5: 3.15pm THE PADDY POWER IRISH GOLD CUP OF €250,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €142,500 (Penalty Value: €140,000), Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000, Seventh will receive €3,750, Eighth will receive €3,750. A steeplechase for five years old and upward. About 3 miles 61 yards. €1,250 to enter on January 12th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st or €25,000 if entered by February 1st. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. A perpetual cup presented by Leopardstown Club to be returned to the Secretary before 1st January, 2023.

RACE 6: 3.50pm THE PADDY POWER ‘I’M NEVER GOING BACK TO THE OFFICE’ HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €100,000 (0-150) (GRADE B) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 23rd January 2022. About 2 miles 1 furlong 43 yards. €400 to enter on January 19th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Handicaps calculated 24th January. Weights raised by 5lb.

RACE 7: 4.25pm THE GOFFS FUTURE STARS (C & G) I.N.H. FLAT RACE OF €100,000 (GRADE 2) (Generously sponsored by Goffs) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, other than I.N.H. Flat Races or N.H. Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race. About 2 miles. €500 to enter on January 19th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by February 1st or €10,000 if entered by February 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra; Of two such races 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.

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