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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 25th(e), 26th(e), 27th(e), 28th(e) and 29th April 2023.

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Dear Friends of Punchestown, On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to day two of the 2023 Punchestown Festival. We say it time and time again, although it really is the people that make Punchestown, it simply would not be the same without you. We truly thank you for supporting us in these challenging times and joining us today.

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The eagerly anticipated renewal of the Grade 1 €300,000 Ladbrokes Gold Cup takes centre stage as the feature race today and I would like to welcome all the team from Ladbrokes who are long standing supporters of Punchestown back to the Home of Irish Jump Racing. I would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our sponsors today and indeed over the five days for their continued support. It is their involvement that enables us to showcase the highest calibre of equine and sporting talent on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season.

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The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle of €30,000 (95-123) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) Adare Manor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and a €200 voucher to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €17,700 Second €6,000 Third €3,000 Fourth €1,500 Fifth €900 Sixth €600 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

Distance 2m3f180y 2m 3f &180y

four years old and upwards rated 95-123.

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Eclair De Beaufeu (Fr) 258

9 12-00

Owned by: Mrs Anne Derwin

g Bay by Monitor Closely - Tenebreuse Gemm (Visionary) Colours: WHITE, red spots, red cap, white spots 92943f- Bred by: M Mickael Renaud Philip Fenton TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Formerly smart performer down to a competitive mark but lacks a recent run Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 36 runs, 6 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €154,168 Eclair De Beaufeu (FR) 2 flat wins €11,500.00 4 N.H. wins €85,791.50 -- Handicap Rating 123 11/2 HR123 Ms K.L. Derwin 11.5 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by Vischio 10.6 TRAM 11 AUG 22 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Frm 33/1 HR123 Ms K.L. Derwin 11.5 (TS) 1 1/2L 5L 3rd to Little Big Rocky 11.0 CK 1 AUG 22 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR123 Ms K.L. Derwin 11.2 (CP) 3 3/4L 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Zoffanien 11.12 KILL 14 JUL 22 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd Niall Moore (4)

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La Malmason (Ire) 86

5 11-13

Owned by: Alymer Stud

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Sparky May (Midnight Legend) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap Bred by: Ruxley Holdings Ltd Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Novice unexposed entering handicap ranks and respected Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €10,019 La Malmason 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 7/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Sa Fureur 11.7 here 30 JAN 9rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 70yds Sft 11/1 L.P. Dempsey 10.11 40L 5th of 7 to Saylavee 10.11 here 19 DEC 22 nov.hdl Listed 2m 3f 80yds Yld 5/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 won 3/4L 13L from Knockanard Lady 11.7 and Feddans 11.7 CK 6 NOV 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 15-2

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Sam’s Choice (Ire) 18

Blinkers, 7 11-13

Owned by: Lyreen Syndicate

g Bay by Kalanisi - Impressive Choice (Be My Guest) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap Corey McGivern (4) 3251-09 Bred by: Impressive Partnership Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Drop back in trip should suit but may be high enough in the handicap right now Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €34,400 Sam’s Choice 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 50/1 HR123 L.P. Dempsey 10.12 (BK) 65L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Western Walk 10.2 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Yld 14/1 HR123 D.F. O’Regan 10.10 (BK) 51L last of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld 8/1 HR116 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (BK) won 2 3/4L 2 3/4L from Gali Flight (FR) 10.11 and Music Of Tara (GB) 11.9 LEP 28 DEC 22 19rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft

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The Gradual Slope (Ire) 18

6 11-11

Owned by: Mark McDonagh

g Grey by Shantou - Caltras Theatre (King’s Theatre) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star Mark McDonagh (2) 6-146p7 Bred by: Ms M Kavanagh Sean O O’Brien CORK RACING POST VERDICT Drop in trip to suit but remains plenty high in the handicap Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €26,100 The Gradual Slope 2 N.H. wins €15,635.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 18/1 HR121 M.M. McDonagh 10.5 30L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Western Walk 10.2 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Yld 9/2 HR121 M.M. McDonagh 11.5 p.u. in race won by Ottoman Style (GB) 11.10 DRYL 17 MAR 11rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 16/5 HR121 M.M. McDonagh 10.2 9 3/4L 6th of 11 to Carnfunnock 10.2 NAAS 12 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft

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Bread And Butter (Ire) 109

TStrap, 8 11-10

Owned by: William Woodhouse

g Brown by Westerner - Wells Diamond (Milan) Colours: WHITE, yellow chevrons, white sleeves, yellow cap 00356-6 Bred by: Longrove Stud L Stones (2) Olly Murphy GB RACING POST VERDICT Back from a break on first start for new yard with trip/ground to suit; others preferred Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 32 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €53,539 Bread And Butter 2 N.H. wins €11,797.80 -- Handicap Rating 119 5/2Fav HR113 Sam Ewing 10.11 57L last of 6fn, 8rn to Weihnachts 10.3 CK 7 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR121 C.D Smithers 10.0 23L 6th of 17fn, 19rn to San Salvador 10.10 here 31 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 120yds Sft/ Hvy 22/1 HR123 A.P. Kelly 10.0 10L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Watch House Cross 11.2 NAAS 12 NOV 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld/Sft

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Level Neverending (Ire) 41

Blinkers, 6 11-10

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Lunar Beauty (Milan) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Danny Gilligan (4) 1342-30 Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Ran well to a point in Pertemps; back in trip and on better ground so improvement likely Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €32,394 Level Neverending 3 N.H. wins €18,585.00 -- Handicap Rating 119 Sam Ewing 10.7 (BK) 6L 10th of 21fn, 23rn to Good Time Jonny 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft Sam Ewing 10.2 (CP) 2 1/4L 6L 3rd to Glimpse of Gala (GB) 9.13 WARWICK 14 JAN 7rn hcp hdl 3m 1f Hvy 9/2 HR117 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 (CP) 2 3/4L 2nd to Grand Soir (FR) 12.0 THU 18 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld

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Gold Speed (Ire) 60

Hood, 10 11-07 Owned by: Anthony F McLoughlin & Sean Coyne & Conor McLoughlin

g Bay by Gold Well - Ornella Speed (Vertical Speed) Colours: BLACK & RED DIABOLO, red sleeves, black diabolo, black & red quartered cap Ben Harvey (2) u-24-57 Bred by: Patrick G J Murphy Adrian Murray WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT C&D winner off this mark in 2020; handicapper given him a chance and rider’s claim a bonus Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €37,182 Gold Speed 3 N.H. wins €27,170.00 C -- Handicap Rating 116 14/1 HR118 S.W. Flanagan 10.6 (H) 20L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 9.12 FAIR 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 23yds Yld 6/1 HR119 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (H) 10L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Doyen Ta Win 10.0 NAAS 29 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 151yds Sft 7/1 HR119 K.C. Sexton 10.5 (H) 6 1/2L 1 1/2L 4L 4th to Winter Fog 11.1 LEP 27 DEC 22 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

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Ideal Pal (Ire) 27

C,T, 7 11-07

Owned by: Salvo & Alex Giannini

g Grey by Tough As Nails - Lucky Beguine (Key of Luck) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green star, emerald green stars on sleeves, emerald green star Shane Fitzgerald on cap 200-3f2 Bred by: Larry Mulvany Cian Michael Collins MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Warwick second faces much stiffer opposition here and longer trip an unknown Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 61 runs, 7 wins, 20 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €81,480 Ideal Pal 6 flat wins €44,746.50 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 Lewis Stones 11.11 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Lipa K 10.4 WARWICK 30 MAR 4rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m Sft 20/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 (TS) fell in race won by Queen Jane 11.5 CLON 16 FEB 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 40/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 25L 6L 3rd to Chavez 11.12 FAIR 25 JAN 16rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy

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Privilege (GB) 86

5 11-07

Owned by: The Adders Partnership

g Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Two Days In Paris (Authorized) Colours: YELLOW, light blue hollow box, check sleeves & cap 072-0-9 Bred by: Two Days In Paris Partnership P J O’Hanlon Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Better ground could suit here but high enough opening mark on what he’s achieved Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €15,476 Privilege (GB) 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 22/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 53L 9th of 22 to Diverge (GB) 11.12 here 30 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft 33/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 62L 15th of 27 to High Definition 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft 80/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 3L 2nd to Icare Allen (FR) 11.2 LEP 27 DEC 21 18rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

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10 Sam Magee (Ire) 17

6 11-07

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Bay/Brown by Jet Away - Sabbatical (Jurado) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap p-13-50 Bred by: Ms C Byrne Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Not progressed as hoped in maidens but can’t be ruled out on handicap debut Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,411 Sam Magee -- Handicap Rating 116 8/1 H. Morgan 11.9 38L 16th of 21 to Golf Marin (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR mdn hdl 2m Yld 15/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 17L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Seabank Bistro 11.12 NAAS 29 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft 9/4 C. Brassil 10.13 4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Eye Van 10.11 DRYL 26 DEC 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft Conor Brassil

11 Unanswered (GB) 16

TStrap, 6 11-07

Owned by: John Breslin

g Bay by Intello - Dublino (Lear Fan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots Liam McKenna (2) 2510-33 Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Limited A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Two good recent hurdle runs at Navan and Fairyhouse put him firmly in the mix here Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 22 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €49,204 Unanswered (GB) 3 flat wins €19,175.00 2 N.H. wins €22,014.30 C -- Handicap Rating 116 7/1 HR115 P.J. Carberry 10.3 (TS) 5L nk 3rd to Ailie Rose 10.1 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 155yds Yld/Sft 17/2 HR113 P.J. Carberry 11.11 (TS) 1/2L nk 3rd to Prince Zaltar (FR) 10.8 NAV 4 MAR 26rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 11/4Fav HR113 P.J. Carberry 11.11 (TS) 49L 14th of 16fn, 19rn to Sam’s Choice 12.0 LEP 28 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft

12 Cillians Charm (Ire) 77

Hood, 6 11-06

Owned by: Hasson Syndicate

g Bay by Sageburg - Pamalee (Tamayaz) Colours: LIGHT GREEN, grey stars, grey sleeves, light green stars, light green cap, grey Mike O’Connor stars 4235-13 Bred by: John Kidd Anthony McCann MONAGHAN RACING POST VERDICT Upped in trip here for handicap debut and doesn’t appear an obvious one Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €11,809 Cillians Charm 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 15/8 HR116 J.J. Slevin 11.10 (H) 1/2L 15L 3rd to Henning 10.13 FAIR 8 FEB 5rn nov.hdl 2m Yld 3/1 HR112 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (H) won 6 1/2L 1 3/4L from Yeah Man 11.12 and Danada 11.5 CLON 17 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 164yds Hvy Jonathan Moore 11.0 (H) 23L last of 5 to Rare Edition 11.7 DONCASTER 26 NOV 22 nov.hdl 2m 128yds Gd

13 Rock On Seamie (Ire) 177

8 11-06

Owned by: Ray Hackett

g Bay by Lilbourne Lad - Sahaayeb (Indian Haven) Colours: MAROON, white disc & sleeves, white & maroon check cap 303850- Bred by: L Lynch & R Sherrard Ray Hackett TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Absent since October and looks to have a bit to do off this hurdles mark Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 46 runs, 4 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €54,882 Rock On Seamie 3 flat wins €20,910.00 1 N.H. win €8,555.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 16/1 HR63 W.J. Lee 10.0 44L 17th of 18 to Whatcouldhavebeen 10.1 GAL 31 OCT 22 hcp (47-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 8/1 HR115 T.N. Brett 10.9 5 1/2L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to John Cannon (GB) 11.5 TIPP 2 OCT 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 22/1 HR116 T.N. Brett 11.7 9L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Elle Perfecta 11.5 LIST 19 SEP 22 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Gd Tommy Brett (4)

14 Teescomponentsyess (Ire) 9

C,T, 7 11-06

Owned by: W G Hanly

g Bay by Shirocco - Northern Native (Be My Native) Colours: PURPLE, yellow sash, purple cap, yellow star Shane Fenelon (4) 470-2u8 Bred by: Tees Components Ltd John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Best form at Limerick, recent Tramore effort was tame so questions to answer Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €26,457 Teescomponentsyess 3 N.H. wins €18,880.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 18/1 HR116 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 (CP) (TS) 13L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Pat Coyne 10.2 TRAM 17 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 120yds Sft 5/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (CP) (TS) u.r. in race won by Old Soul (FR) 11.12 CLON 6 APR 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 202yds Hvy 12/1 HR114 D.E. Mullins 11.8 (CP) (TS) nk 2nd to Alpesh Amin 11.0 LIM 30 MAR 11rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 5f Sft

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The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Ballybawn Belter (Ire) 18

5 11-05

Owned by: John P McManus

f Bay by Valirann - Milford Maggie (Milan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Charlie O’Dwyer (4) 2575-18 Bred by: Mr Noel O’Connor Liz Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Leopardstown winner well held at Fairyhouse; goes up in trip now Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €68,296 Ballybawn Belter 2 N.H. wins €65,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 8/1 HR114 A.P. Kelly 9.9 24L 8th of 16 to Monbeg Park(disq) 11.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 90yds Yld 16/1 HR104 S.D. Torrens 10.0 won 2L 3/4L from Historique Reconce (FR) 10.10 and Banntown Girl 10.9 LEP 5 FEB 22rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld 17/2 HR104 M.P. Walsh 11.9 2 3/4L 5th of 16 to Mary’s Pride 10.12 FAIR 21 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft

16 Big Debates (Fr) 26

10 11-05

Owned by: Maurice Kelleher

g Chesnut by Sholokhov - Morbidezza (Lecroix) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green stars, yellow sleeves, striped cap Daniel King (2) p11-6f3 Bred by: S A I G E P Robert Tyner CORK RACING POST VERDICT Better chaser on soft/heavy but has to be respected here off 17lb lower hurdle mark Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 22 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €54,062 Big Debates (FR) 5 N.H. wins €43,070.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 7/1 HR131 P.T. Enright 11.0 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Charlie Stout 9.7 WEX 31 MAR 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 170yds Hvy 8/1 HR131 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.1 fell in race won by Grange Walk 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR131 P.T. Enright 10.0 26L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Rebel Gold 10.4 FAIR 14 JAN Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

17 Mr Saxobeat (Ire) 18

7 11-05

Owned by: Roberto Syndicate

g Chesnut by Ask - Prettyscent (Presenting) Colours: BLACK, large red spots, dark blue sleeves & cap u27-3p8 Bred by: J O’Keeffe Eoin Walsh Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT 3m probably beyond him last time but this trip/ground to suit so don’t rule out Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €14,134 Mr Saxobeat 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 16/1 HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.5 53L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Western Walk 10.2 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Yld 8/1 HR117 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 p.u. in race won by Ottoman Style (GB) 11.10 DRYL 17 MAR 11rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR117 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.5 nk 9 1/2L 3rd to L’yser (FR) 9.12 FAIR 25 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 23yds Yld

18 Bold Approach (Ire) 166

7 11-04

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

g Bay by Dawn Approach - Excuse Me (Distorted Humor) Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap 0f3130- Bred by: J S Bolger Brendan W Duke KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Absent since November and of limited appeal here upped in trip Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 33 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €75,881 Bold Approach 3 flat wins €32,610.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 50/1 HR89 R.P. Cleary 9.13 11L last of 14 to Ceallach 8.13 DUN 11 NOV 22 hcp 1m 4f Std 14/1 HR113 G.P. Brouder 11.2 3L 28L 3rd to Amir Kabir (GB) 11.7 LIST 21 SEP 22 7rn nov.hdl 2m Gd 9/2 HR113 G.P. Brouder 11.7 won s/hd 6L from High City Roller 11.12 and No Trouble 11.7 WEX 5 AUG 22 12rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd Richard Condon (2)

19 Butterflyvespiere (Fr) 20

7 11-04

Owned by: Winning Ways Enigma Syndicate

f Bay by Montmartre - Rue Tournefort (Marchand de Sable) Colours: RED & YELLOW STRIPES, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap Eamonn Fitzgerald (4) 431/-65 Bred by: Mme Susanne Bjorklund & Mme Agnes Lhomme Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Emerged from 529-day absence when well held twice over fences recently; hard to fancy Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €22,002 Butterflyvespiere (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,635.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 9/1 K.C. Sexton 11.5 24L 5th of 8fn, 10rn to Old Soul (FR) 11.12 CLON 6 APR beg.ch 2m 3f 202yds Hvy 11/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 41L 6th of 8 to My Design 11.4 CLON 2 MAR beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 3/1Fav HR107 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 won 2 3/4L 1 1/4L from Farrawaybay 10.12 and Influential Lady 9.6 LIST 19 SEP 21 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd/Yld

20 Camino Rock (GB) 119

TStrap, 6 11-04

Owned by: Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn

g Bay by Blue Bresil - Cresswell Ruby (Rashar) Colours: YELLOW & RED CHEVRONS, hooped cap Gavin Brouder (2) 564536- Bred by: R B Mckay M F Morris TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Didn’t seem to stay in 3m Limerick handicap and drops in trip here following a break Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 7 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,743 Camino Rock (GB) -- Handicap Rating 113 8/1 HR114 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 16L 6th of 11fn, 18rn to Young Dev 11.9 LIM 28 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 11/2 HR112 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Grand Soir (FR) 12.0 THU 18 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld 50/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 24L 5th of 13 to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 20 NOV 22 mdn hdl 2m 5f 80yds Yld 21

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3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

21 Doctor Churchill (Ire) 102

5 11-04

Owned by: Pierce Gerard Molony

g Bay by Mukhadram - Salhooda (Nayef) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green seams, red cap Philip Donovan (2) 0905p-p Bred by: Pierce Molony C W J Farrell WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Lost his form for Gordon Elliott of late and debuts for new yard here Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €18,235 Doctor Churchill 2 flat wins €5,907.10 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 66/1 HR118 J.C. Gainford 11.0 p.u. in race won by Corbetts Cross 11.7 FAIR 14 JAN 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR120 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 p.u. in race won by Whatsavailable 11.5 FAIR 3 DEC 22 12rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f 40yds Gd/Yld 17/2 HR121 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 10L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Clifton Warrior (GB) 11.7 CLON 17 NOV 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 61yds Sft/Hvy

22 Kingston Retreat (GB) 9

8 11-03

Owned by: S Shanahan

f Bay by Mahler - Definite Asset (Definite Article) Colours: PURPLE, red star, yellow sleeves, red stars, purple cap, red star 94410-f Bred by: Derwent Dene Farm Sean O O’Brien CORK RACING POST VERDICT On a fair mark and worth considering if none the worse for recent fall Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €19,203 Kingston Retreat (GB) 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 22/1 HR112 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.5 fell in race won by Pat Coyne 10.2 TRAM 17 APR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 120yds Sft 9/1 HR115 D.E. Mullins 11.7 54L 13th of 14fn, 17rn to Moving Water 10.8 TIPP 30 JUN 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR106 D.E. Mullins 11.11 won 3 3/4L 2 3/4L from Garcon Doux 12.0 and Rips Dream 11.2 TRAM 4 JUN 22 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 120yds Yld Philip Byrnes (2)

23 Low Lie The Fields (Ire) 27

TStrap, 9 11-03

Owned by: Lonely Fields Syndicate

g Bay by Gold Well - Tir Na Gcapall (Kahyasi) Colours: MAROON, white panel, white armlet, striped cap 839-4p4 Bred by: Aidan Madden Hugh Morgan Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Not one to rule out but others probably better treated and best form is on soft/heavy Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €21,533 Low Lie The Fields 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 C -- Handicap Rating 112 6/1 HR113 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (TS) nk 4 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Alpesh Amin 11.0 LIM 30 MAR 11rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 5f Sft 14/1 HR114 M.P. O’Connor 10.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Aarons Day 11.5 NAAS 29 JAN 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Sft 15/2 HR113 M.P. O’Connor 11.9 (TS) 5 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Cadatharla 11.3 NAAS 8 JAN 11rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 2f 187yds Sft

24 Sacchoandvanzetti (Ire) 59

C,T, 7 11-03

Owned by: M A Ryan

g Bay by Finsceal Fior - Cosmic Cannonball (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: DARK BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, quartered cap Shane O’Callaghan 9090-38 Bred by: Micheal D Ryan John Queally WATERFORD (4) RACING POST VERDICT Unproven over this far and won’t want too much rain Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €30,628 Sacchoandvanzetti 2 N.H. wins €17,139.00 C -- Handicap Rating 112 28/1 HR113 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 12L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Little Mixup 10.7 NAAS 26 FEB Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 109yds Yld 50/1 HR113 J.S. McGarvey 10.9 (CP) 2 1/4L 8L 3rd to Hey Johnny 10.6 THU 22 JAN 6rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 112yds Yld 28/1 HR116 D.F. O’Regan 10.12 38L 12th of 13 to New Ross 10.0 THU 18 DEC 22 hcp hdl 1m 7f 111yds Yld

25 Mighty Mo Missouri (Ire) 17

C,T, 4 10-11

Owned by: Mount Temple Three Syndicate

g Bay by Zoffany - What Say You (Galileo) Colours: RED, black spots, white sleeves, dark blue cap Conor Smithers (4) 5-52202 Bred by: R J B Bloodstock & Lynch Bages Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Upped in trip here and may struggle to get home under forcing tactics Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €8,030 Mighty Mo Missouri -- Handicap Rating 114 9/4Fav HR116 C.D Smithers 11.0 (CP) (TS) 2L 2nd to Luminous Light (GB) 11.7 CK 9 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m Yld Conor Smithers 10.1 (CP) (TS) 31L 16th of 20fn, 21rn to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.6 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Sft 100/30 HR113 C.D Smithers 11.0 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Sinbad Le Marin (FR) 11.7 GOW 18 FEB 16rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

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The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER RESERVES

26 Mister Beeton (Ire) 53

6 11-02

Owned by: John Clarke

g Bay by Mamool - Sli Eile (Classic Cliche) Colours: YELLOW, yellow & brown hooped sleeves, red cap K Callaghan (4) 0212-70 Bred by: J Clarke Shane Nolan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Yet to convince in handicaps and ideally wants good ground; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €14,194 Mister Beeton 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 16/1 HR112 A.P. Kelly 11.3 19L 11th of 23fn, 26rn to Prince Zaltar (FR) 10.8 NAV 4 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 33/1 HR112 C.M. Quirke 10.8 11L 7th of 16fn, 18rn to Doyen Ta Win 10.0 NAAS 29 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 151yds Sft 5/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 38L 2nd to Champagne Problem 10.12 KILB 19 AUG 22 3rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Gd

27 Delante (Ire) 80

TStrap, 5 11-02

Owned by: Ciaran John Mooney

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Folie Star Gate (Saint Preuil) Colours: WHITE, orange cross sashes, white & emerald green striped sleeves, emerald green cap p4p70-0 Bred by: Whitebarn Farming Ltd Thomas Cooper KERRY RACING POST VERDICT Flat winner but precious little of note over hurdles; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €10,951 Delante 1 N.H. win €10,120.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 150/1 HR113 L.P. Dempsey 10.7 25L 12th of 17fn, 22rn to Ballybawn Belter 10.0 LEP 5 FEB Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld 66/1 HR115 K. Callaghan 9.8 46L 13th of 17fn, 19rn to San Salvador 10.10 here 31 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 120yds Sft/ Hvy 22/1 HR115 B.J. Cooper 10.11 (H) 10L 7th of 13 to New Ross 10.0 THU 18 DEC 22 hcp hdl 1m 7f 111yds Yld

28 San Martino (Ire) 20

5 11-02

Owned by: Dickie Peters Racing Syndicate

g Chesnut by The Gurkha - Euphrasia (Windsor Knot) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark blue diamond, white sleeves, dark blue diamonds, emerald green cap, dark blue diamonds 87-5446 Bred by: Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Better Flat performer, may do better now entering handicaps; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €33,955 San Martino 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 11/1 E.A. Fitzgerald 11.8 17L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to Feu Du Bresil (FR) 11.0 CLON 6 APR mdn hdl 2m 121yds Hvy 16/5 Sam Ewing 11.12 1 1/4L 16L 16L 4th to Abbeydale (FR) 11.12 GOW 11 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 10/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 23L 4 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to Diverge (GB) 11.12 here 30 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m Sft BLINKERS ON No. 3, 6 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5, 11, 20, 23, 27 HOOD ON No. 7, 12 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 8, 14, 24, 25

LAST YEAR 1st Life In The Park, 2nd ock Road, 3rd Thanksforthehelp TRAINER Henry de Bromhead WEIGHT 11-8 TIME 5 min. 3.8 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 15-2 Unanswered, 8 Level Neverending, 10 Big Debates, La Malmason, 12 Mighty Mo Missouri, 14 Bread And Butter, Gold Speed, Ideal Pal, Kingston Retreat, Low Lie The Fields, Sam’s Choice, Teescomponentsyess, 16 Ballybawn Belter, Butterflyvespiere, Camino Rock, Cillians Charm, Eclair De Beaufeu, Privilege, Sam Magee, The Gradual Slope, 20 Doctor Churchill, Mr Saxobeat, Rock On Seamie, 25 Bold Approach, Sacchoandvanzetti

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

Very hard to fathom but there could be a bit of value to be had in GOLD SPEED, a previous C&D winner and back down to the mark he was narrowly beaten off at Navan in November. Unanswered will head the market and holds obvious claims, as does Big Debates, while Kingston Retreat is another who could go well at a price. [Alan Hewison]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GOLD SPEED Next Best: Sam’s Choice SELECTION: SAM’S CHOICE

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Three Card Brag (Ire) 40

6 11-12

Owned by: McNeill Family,Patrick & Scott Bryceland

g Bay by Jet Away - Belon Breeze (Strong Gale) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, maroon sleeves & cap Bred by: Roland Rothwell Gordon Elliott MEATH 1132-15 Auction price: €22,000 RACING POST VERDICT Mightn’t have stayed 3m in the Albert Bartlett and the drop back to this trip should suit Probable SP: 7/4 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €39,473 Three Card Brag 3 N.H. wins €27,435.00 -- Handicap Rating 138 A. P. Heskin 11.7 6L 5th of 20 to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 8/11Fav HR133 A.P. Heskin 11.10 won 12L 31L from Spanish Harlem (FR) 11.10 and Time To Rocco 10.12 FAIR 25 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 110yds Sft/Hvy 9/4 A.P. Heskin 11.3 nk 2nd to Inthepocket (GB) 11.3 NAAS 20 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 3f 207yds Sft A P Heskin

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Nucky Johnson (Ire) 17

5 11-10

Owned by: Missed Flight Syndicate

g Bay by Vadamos - Sinful Pleasure (Sinndar) Colours: DARK BLUE, light green star, light green cap, dark blue star Bred by: Mrs C Hartery & J Dewberry Noel Meade MEATH 3131-16 Auction price: €15,000 RACING POST VERDICT Well below form in a Grade 2 novice at Fairyhouse last time; has a shout if back to form Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €35,502 Nucky Johnson 3 N.H. wins €25,665.00 C -- Handicap Rating 134 9/2 HR134 D.F. O’Regan 11.4 37L last of 6 to Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 11.7 FAIR 9 APR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Yld 7/2 L.A. McKenna 11.4 won 5 1/2L 9 1/2L from Doyen Ta Win 11.3 and Popova 11.6 NAAS 30 MAR 9rn nov.hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft 6/1 B.J. Cooper 11.12 won s/hd 2nd to The Big Doyen(disq) 11.12 here 29 NOV 22 20rn mdn hdl 2m 57yds Yld/Sft

Liam McKenna (5)

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Pale Blue Dot (Fr) 6

CPiece, 7 11-10

Owned by: Broken Men Syndicate

g Bay by Montmartre - Nebuleuse (Definite Article) Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue spots, dark blue sleeves & cap Donagh Meyler Bred by: S C E A Haras Des Hoguenet & M Franck Deliberos Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY 316f-58 Auction price: €20,000 RACING POST VERDICT Beaten a long way in a Kilbeggan handicap last week and difficult to fancy now Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €21,897 Pale Blue Dot (FR) 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 108 15/2 HR109 D. King 11.9 46L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Desert Heather 11.5 KILB 20 APR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 70yds Gd/Yld 100/1 HR109 D. King 11.2 53L last of 5 to Fils D’oudairies (FR) 11.2 LEP 5 MAR hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld 10/1 HR109 S.A. Mulcahy 11.7 (CP) fell in race won by Dont Doubt Me 10.3 GOW 30 SEP 22 11rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Yld

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The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

4

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Sandor Clegane (Ire) 40

6 11-10

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 Sean O’Keeffe Bred by: Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Paul Nolan WEXFORD 2721-33 Auction price: €20,000 RACING POST VERDICT Went close over 3m in the Albert Bartlett last time; dropping to this trip isn’t ideal Probable SP: 15/8 Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €73,725 Sandor Clegane 2 N.H. wins €20,650.00 C -- Handicap Rating 141 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 1L nk 3rd to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 9/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Good Land (FR) 11.10 LEP 4 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 27yds Yld 15/8 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 won 12L hd from Bleu D’enfer (FR) 11.9 and Silver King 11.5 here 29 NOV 22 14rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 150yds Yld/Sft

5

Senior Chief (GB) 37

6 11-10

Owned by: Lucky In Life Syndicate

g Bay by Gentlewave - Absalom’s Girl (Saddlers’ Hall) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange cap, white stars Bred by: Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD -122-11 Auction price: €11,800 RACING POST VERDICT Won a Navan novice over 2m6f last time; improving type is one to take seriously Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €24,178 Senior Chief (GB) 2 N.H. wins €18,585.00 C 6/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.4 won 1/2L 11L from Landrake (GB) 11.2 and Paul Marvel (FR) 11.4 NAV 20 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m 6f Hvy 5/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won 1L 8L from Hollow Sound 11.12 and Jeepydoff Meel (FR) 11.12 here 19 FEB 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 1/1Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.10 1 1/2L 2nd to The Four Sixes 11.8 CLON 17 NOV 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 61yds Sft/Hvy

Rachael Blackmore

6

Fine Margin (Ire) 60

TStrap, 6 11-03

Owned by: Mrs Gemma Casey

g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Sumtin Nice (Simply Great) Colours: PURPLE, orange stars, orange sleeves, orange star on cap Danny Mullins Bred by: Seamus Cooney 455-542 Auction price: €13,000 RACING POST VERDICT Can win a maiden in time but faces some stiff opposition today Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €5,115 Fine Margin -- Handicap Rating 115 6/1 K.C. Sexton 11.10 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Volantis 11.8 FAIR 25 FEB 14rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld 50/1 K.C. Sexton 11.4 (TS) 1/2L 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Riaan 11.4 THU 9 FEB 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 16/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 (TS) 19L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Paul Marvel (FR) 11.5 LIM 31 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft

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Free Flowing (Ire) 12

Matt Daly LIMERICK

7 11-03

Owned by: Eddie Naughton

g Bay by Sans Frontieres - Tobrigids (Definite Article) Colours: BLACK & YELLOW STRIPES, black sleeves, yellow cap, black diamond Robbie Geoghegan Bred by: Sean Osborne Norman Lee GALWAY 5/-233 (7) Auction price: €13,000 RACING POST VERDICT Placed on all three of his maiden hurdle runs; facing some higher quality opposition today Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 3 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,120 Free Flowing 8/13Fav R.P. Geoghegan 10.11 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Jay Jay Zee 10.10 BAL 14 APR 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 98yds Sft 7/2 R.P. Geoghegan 11.3 11L nk 3rd to Demandrivingdouvan 11.5 WEX 31 MAR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Hvy 50/1 R.P. Geoghegan 11.8 4 1/4L 2nd to Tophill Low 11.5 THU 18 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 2yds Sft

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Grand Rouge (Ire) 52

7 11-03

Owned by: Ms Yvonne Hennessy

g Chesnut by Dylan Thomas - Dawn Princess (Old Vic) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap Bred by: R P A O’Donovan James M Barcoe KILKENNY 90-9p89 Auction price: €10,000 RACING POST VERDICT Has been well beaten in bumpers and maiden hurdles and has a lot to find Probable SP: 200/1 Career record 6 runs Grand Rouge 66/1 B. Hayes 11.12 52L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Secret Rock 11.2 WEX 5 MAR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 250/1 C. Owens 11.1 26L 8th of 14 to Volantis 11.8 FAIR 25 FEB mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld 250/1 Mr S. Cleary 11.7 p.u. in race won by Western Diego 12.0 NAAS 29 JAN 11rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft Daniel King (5)

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4.15pm RACE 2 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

9

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ik’s Man (Fr) 26

B,T, 7 11-03

Owned by: Rebel Deise Syndicate/Maura Healy/Joe McGowan

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Iks Du Fau (Saint Des Saints) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & RED DIABOLO, red sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Mme Marie-Josephe Portier Terence O’Brien CORK 362-452 Auction price: €9,000 RACING POST VERDICT Needs to step hugely on form to take this; blinkers added Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €9,940 Ik’s Man (FR) 11/4 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.3 (TS) 11L 2nd to Demandrivingdouvan 11.5 WEX 31 MAR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Hvy 7/2 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.13 (TS) 10L 5th of 18 to Figaroc (FR) 11.4 CLON 2 MAR mdn hdl 2m 2f 152yds Sft 3/1Fav Miss J. Townend 11.8 (TS) 6L 3/4L 45L 4th to Hands Of Gold 11.12 GOW 26 JAN 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 85yds Sft/Hvy John Shinnick (7)

10 My Gaffer (Ire) 51

5 11-03

Owned by: Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

g Bay by Malinas - Deep Sunset (Supreme Leader) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green Liam Quinlan (5) & yellow quartered cap Bred by: Mr Stephen O’Flynn John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY 2214-3 Auction price: €5,000 RACING POST VERDICT Wasn’t disgraced on hurdling debut behind Della Casa Lunga; has loads to find Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €12,720 My Gaffer 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 5/2 L. Quinlan 10.13 6 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Della Casa Lunga 10.10 LEP 6 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld 7/4Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 1 3/4L 22L 2 3/4L 4th to Corbetts Cross 11.2 CK 16 OCT 22 9rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft 7/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.0 won 2 3/4L 1 3/4L from But What 11.0 and Volantis 11.0 LIST 19 SEP 22 11rn Bumper 2m Gd

11 Rocco Bay (Ire) 74

7 11-03 Owned by: Gary Mullins & Jimmy Whittle & G F O’Neill & Ms Bernadette Leigh

f Bay by Shirocco - Ghillie’s Bay (King’s Ride) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white panel, white sleeves, royal blue armlet, royal blue & white Mark Walsh quartered cap Bred by: Richard and Ms Kathleen Keane Peter Fahey KILDARE -11p7-6 Auction price: €20,000 RACING POST VERDICT Well below best in her last three starts and has plenty to find with some of these Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €17,176 Rocco Bay 2 N.H. wins €14,393.30 -- Handicap Rating 112 12/1 K.C. Sexton 11.3 (H) 21L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Hands Of Gold 11.12 NAAS 11 FEB nov.hdl 2m 3f Yld 25/1 K.C. Sexton 10.11 37L last of 7 to Liberty Dance 10.11 THU 18 DEC 22 nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 111yds Yld 11/4 K.C. Sexton 11.1 p.u. in race won by Champella 10.6 WEX 30 OCT 22 6rn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Hvy

12 Della Casa Lunga (Ire) 31

TStrap, 5 11-01

Owned by: S Curling

f Bay by Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents (Presenting) Colours: DARK BLUE & GREY DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, white cap Bred by: Kilbarry Farm Enterprises S Curling TIPPERARY 42-3f13 Auction price: €15,000 RACING POST VERDICT Decent mare stays this trip but has plenty to find with several rivals Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €17,642 Della Casa Lunga 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 5/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 (TS) 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Deeply Superficial 11.0 LIM 26 MAR 6rn hdl 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy 85/40 P.T. Enright 10.10 (TS) won 6 1/2L 4 1/2L from Ideal Du Tabert (FR) 11.7 and My Gaffer 10.13 LEP 6 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m Gd/ Yld 4/1 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 (TS) fell in race won by Hands Of Gold 11.12 NAAS 11 FEB 9rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Yld Phillip Enright

13 Mollys Glory (Ire) 37

8 10-10

Owned by: Aidan Gleeson

f Bay by Fame And Glory - Pellerossa (Good Thyne) Colours: RED, yellow diamond, yellow diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap Sean Flanagan Bred by: John Dorgan M C Grassick KILDARE 242-206 Auction price: €5,000 RACING POST VERDICT Rated 107 and has a lot on her plate in this company Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €31,848 Mollys Glory 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 107 11/2 HR108 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.0 8 1/4L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.12 NAV 20 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy 18/1 HR109 C.M. Quirke 9.10 20L 11th of 17fn, 22rn to Ballybawn Belter 10.0 LEP 5 FEB Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld 11/4 HR109 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.12 1/2L 2nd to Belle The Lioness 11.3 THU 22 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 112yds Yld CPiece ON No. 3 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 6, 12 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9 28

LAST YEAR 1st Ambitious Fellow, 2nd Rebel Ivy, 3rd The Road To Fame TRAINER Peter Fahey WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 5 min. 5.0 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Three Card Brag, 15-8 Sandor Clegane, 11-4 Senior Chief, 6 Nucky Johnson, 33 Della Casa Lunga, Fine Margin, Free Flowing, 66 Ik’s Man, Mollys Glory, My Gaffer, Rocco Bay, 100 Pale Blue Dot, 200 Grand Rouge

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

RACE VERDICT

Though THREE CARD BRAG was behind Sandor Clegane in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, he might not have stayed 3m that day and he previously beat him over 2m at Galway, so can get the better of him again over this intermediate trip. The improving Senior Chief isn’t underestimated.

[Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: THREE CARD BRAG Next Best: Sandor Clegane

SELECTION: SENIOR CHIEF

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- IRELAND -

The aim of RH2RH IRE is to encourage the rehabilitation of retired racehorses/point to point horses to accept their new career as a riding horse and adapt to their new life after racing.

To help achieve these aims the association runs competitions throughout Ireland specific to the needs of the exracehorse/point to point horse.

Every horse is judged on its own merit in their new career winners and losers are equal.

Today we have a mixture of horses, some are well known and not so well known to parade, all of whom have been successfully retrained as show horses’ eventers, showjumpers, and leisure horses.

1) NED STARK (IRE) Ned Stark (IRE) 2008 Bay Gelding Sire: Wolf Tone (IRE) Dam: Last Moon Owner: Ned stark partnership Trainer: Mrs Sarah Dawson Run: 23 Won: 5 Placed: 6 Retrained and ridden by Rachel Conn Ned is still working as lead horse, hunts. Takes part with eventing Ireland and RH2RH ire 2) OTZI (IRE) Otzi (IRE) 2014 Bay Gelding Sire: Morozov (USA) Dam: Supreme Departure (IRE) Owner: Mrs.A McNamara Trainer: Track: 26 Won: 8 Placed: 6 Including the paddy Power Champion Bumper here at the festival April 2010 an unusual NH winner for D Weld.

Produced and ridden by Sinead Marks Track: 16 Won: 0 Placed: 1 3) INDIAN LANDING (IRE) Indian Landing (IRE) 2008 Chestnut Gelding Sire: Barathea (IRE) Dam: Lidissima (IRE) Owner: Herb Stanley Trainer: Tracy Collins Track: 41 Won: 6 Placed: 10 Produced and ridden by Debbie Tems The 2019 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Champion RH2RH Currently competes with dressage Ireland elementary level working towards medium level.e 4) DUSTY TRAIL (IRE) Dusty Trail (IRE) 2004 Bay Gelding Sire: Indian Danehill Dam: Lingering Melody (IRE) Owner: Paul Holden Trainer: Eoin Doyle Track: 65 Won: 10 Placed: 15 Produced and ridden by Patrice Scully Dusty has taken part in the Hunt Chase at the EDS and competed at Riding Club 5) PEOPLE’S PARK (IRE) People’s Park (Ire) 2009 bay gelding Sire: Presenting (GB) Dam:Lambourne Lace (Ire) Owner: J.P. McManus Trainer:T.J.Taafe Track 29 runs won x 4, placed x 7 Produced and Ridden by Jenny Fitzsimons Currently competing in RH2RH, working hunter & eventing 6) NEVER BACK DOWN (IRE) Never Back Down (IRE) 2015 Bay Gelding Sire: Kodiac (GB) Dam: Steer by the Stars Owner: Patrick M O’Brien, Stephen Luddy & Larry Murphy Trainer: Joseph Anthony Murray 7) BRIAR HILL (IRE) Briar Hill (IRE) 2008 Bay Gelding Sire: Shantou (IRE) Dam: Backaway (IRE) Owner: Andrea and Graeme Wylie Trainer WP Mullins Produced and ridden by Coco Doran PtoP: 2 Won:1 Track: 13 Won: 6 Place: 8 8) TADHG (IRE) Tadhg (IRE) 2006 Bay Gelding Sire: Brian Boru (GB) Dam: Catherine the Great (GB) Owner/Trainer: Graham McKeever P2p 3 Track: 16 Won: 2 Placed: 7 Produced and ridden by Alison Matthews This pair took Reserve Champion Racehorse to Riding Horse at the Royal Dublin Horse show 2022 sponsored by the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing 9) MONALEE (IRE) Monalee (IRE) 2011 Bay Gelding Sire: Milan (GB) Dam: Tempest Belle (IRE) Owner: Barry Maloney Trainer: Henry De Bromhead P2P: 1 Win: 1 Track: 21 Won: 5 Placed: 13 Produced and ridden by Michael Harty 10) SMOKEY BAY (IRE) Smokey Bay (IRE) 2008 Bay Gelding Sire: Definite Article (GB) Dam: Eyebright (IRE) Owner: Dr C Hogan Trainer: Thomas James Track: 1 Produced and ridden by Ruth Cody This combination has twice been the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Champion 2018 and 2022 and in addition RH2RH Ireland Supreme Irish Champion (sponsored by ITM) at Piperstown 2022

11) WAT TYLER (IRE) Wat Tyler 2013 Chestnut Gelding Sire: Nayef (USA) Dam: Muwakaba (USA) Owned/trained: Donal Kinsella Track: 18 Placed: 1 Produced and Ridden by Noel Callaghan 12) GENERAL PRINCIPLE (IRE) General Principle (IRE) 2009 Bay Gelding Sire: Goldwell (GB) Dam: How Provincial (IRE) Owner: Gigginstown Trainer: Denise Foster P2P: 1 Won : 1 Track 36 Won: 4 Placed: 10 Produced and Ridden by Seanin Mahon This pair won the champion Racehorse to Riding horse at the Royal Dublin Horse Show 2022 sponsored by Irish Thoroughbred Marketing 13) CANARY ROW (IRE) Canary Row (IRE) 2010 Bay Gelding Sire: Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) Dam: Fresh Mint (IRE) Owner: Richard Barnes Trainer: John Oxx Track: 61 Won: 6 Placed: 28 Produced by Michael Boyd, Ridden by Shannon Magee Having been placed on his debut riding class with RH2RH ire his strength lies in dressage with Shannon 14) ROYAL RED PERSIAN (IRE) Royal Red Persian (IRE) 2017 Bay gelding Sire: Heeraat (IRE) Dam: Irish Mint (IRE) Owner: Persian Red Syndicate Trainer: Mark Fahey Track 16: placed x 4 Produced and ridden by Isabella Caradoc Royal Red is currently competing with Endurance Riding Eireann and moving forward successfully under the guidance of Peter O’Carroll Chairperson. Winning the most progressive thoroughbred in the club and awarded RH2RH Ire trophy for 2022.

15) AUGHNAMULLAGH LADY (IRE) Aughnamullagh Lady 2017 Bay Mare Sire: Sholokhov (IRE) Dam:A Tanner Rate (IRE) Bred by Denis Cusack Produced and Ridden by Sinead McNally-Treanor Having recovered from major surgery on a tumour, Sinead bought Lexi, This thoroughbred mare was in training but not raced Sinead brought to our competition at Piperstown and won and are hoping to go jumping under SJAI this season 16) SHAWSHANK (IRE) Shawshank (IRE) 2013 Chestnut Gelding Sire: Presenting (GB) Dam: Eternal Promise (IRE) Owner: K Browne Trainer: Paul Nolan P2P: 7 Won: 3 Placed: 1 Track: 3 Won:1 Placed: 1 Produced by Rachel Maher and Ridden by Dillon MacSweeney 17) DOGORA (FR) Dogora (FR) 2009 Grey Gelding Sire: Robin Des Pris (FR) Dam: Garde de Nuit (FR) Owner: S Rocco Trainer: W.Mullins Track:18 Won: 2 Placed: 6 Produced and ridden by Joanna Jones A very versatile horse Joanna competes with eventing Ire dressage Ire, RH2RH Ire, and working Hunter classes and took 5th place in the Racehorse to Riding horse class at the RDS in 2022 sponsored by Irish Thoroughbred Marketing 18) DEPARTURES (IRE) Departures (IRE) 2015 Bay Mare Sire: Fast Company Dam: Owner/Trainer Takashi Kodama Track: 4 Placed: 2 Produced and ridden by Julie Morris Departures was brought down by injury, so we have something in common !!

19) AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) Al Boum Photo (FR) 2012 Bay Gelding Sire: Bucks Boum (FR) Dam: Al Gane (FR) Owner: Mme J Donnelly Trainer: W Mullins Track: 22 Won: 10 Placed: 6 Including 2 Cheltenham Gold cups Produced and ridden by Louise Duffy Currently being schooled for eventing/dressage

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4.45pm RACE 3

Trifecta Placepot

The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle of €20,000

(Generously sponsored by the Louis Fitzgerald Group) Louis Fitzgerald Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and a hotel voucher to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €11,800 Second €4,000 Third €2,000 Fourth €1,000 Fifth €600 Sixth €400 Race conditions A hurdle for four years old and

Mares allowed 7lbs.

Winning Post Declared 9 Startpoint Hurdle

upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age hurdle race.

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

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m3f180y

2m 3f &180y

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Da Capo Glory (Ire) 18

6 11-12

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 -713-40 Bred by: Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Mr D Allen (7) Padraig Butler CORK RACING POST VERDICT Bumper and maiden hurdle winner has twice run well in stronger company; poor last time Probable SP: No Odds Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €18,329 Da Capo Glory 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 134 9/1 HR135 Mr D. Allen 11.2 50L 11th of 16 to Monbeg Park(disq) 11.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 90yds Yld 8/1 Mr D. Allen 11.1 1/2L 1L 3 1/2L 4th to Fil Dor (FR) 11.10 GOW 18 FEB 6rn hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 Mr D. Allen 11.5 4L 3 1/2L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 here 29 APR 22 9rn nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld

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Eye Van (Ire) 37

9 11-12

Owned by: Ms A Brislane

g Bay by Yeats - Carey’s Lodge (Bob Back) Colours: BROWN, blue hoop , blue sleeves, red cap Niall Moore (7) 221-634 Bred by: Mrs E M Motherway R P Cody KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Maiden hurdle winner has run respectably in novices last twice but has to step up today Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €25,682 Eye Van 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 7/1 HR125 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 1/2L 11L 4 3/4L 4th to Senior Chief (GB) 11.4 NAV 20 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m 6f Hvy 16/5 HR123 Niall Moore 10.11 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Riaan 11.4 THU 9 FEB 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 5/1 HR125 Niall Moore 11.0 40L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Corbetts Cross 11.7 FAIR 14 JAN Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft/Hvy

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Grangeclare West (Ire) 81

7 11-12

Owned by: Cheveley Park Stud

g Bay by Presenting - Hayabusa (Sir Harry Lewis) Colours: RED, white sash, royal blue cap -1-1-56 Bred by: J P King & Leonard King W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Point’ and bumper winner impressed in maiden hurdle; hasn’t gone on since but not ignored Probable SP: No Odds Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €17,856 Grangeclare West 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 C 15/2 D.E. Mullins 11.10 20L 6th of 8 to Good Land (FR) 11.10 LEP 4 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 27yds Yld 15/8Fav P. Townend 11.10 10L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Champ Kiely 11.10 NAAS 8 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 212yds Sft 2/1Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 13L hd from Firm Footings 11.11 and Kudasheva 11.4 NAV 27 NOV 22 23rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft Paul Townend

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Imagine (Fr) 40

5 11-12

Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

g Bay by Montmartre - Ofurie (Robin Des Champs) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap Danny Gilligan (7) 1122-25 Bred by: Xavier Leredde, Daniel Deforges Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Course bumper winner has won a maiden hurdle and solid in defeat since; major player Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €27,192 Imagine (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 C -- Handicap Rating 136 Ben Harvey 11.6 5L 5th of 17fn, 21rn to Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft 8/1 HR135 J.C. Gainford 11.9 6L 2nd to Hunters Yarn 11.9 NAV 12 FEB 5rn nov.hdl Listed 2m Gd/Yld 15/8 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Inothewayurthinkin 11.12 GOW 26 NOV 22 8rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy

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The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Perfect Attitude (GB) 217

7 11-12

Owned by: M G White Limited

g Bay by Passing Glance - Sainte Kadette (Kadalko) Colours: PINK, white epaulettes, white & pink striped sleeves, pink cap, white star Jordan Gainford -04682- Bred by: Harris & Ford Ltd Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Good chase run when last seen in September; has the hurdle form to run well Probable SP: No Odds Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €18,574 Perfect Attitude (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 10/1 D.N. Russell 11.12 4 1/2L 2nd to Life In The Park 11.12 LIST 21 SEP 22 7rn beg.ch 2m 6f Gd 11/2 J.C. Gainford 11.12 60L last of 8 to Jon Snow (FR) 11.12 KILL 19 AUG 22 beg.ch 2m 7f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR131 D.N. Russell 11.0 36L 6th of 12fn, 20rn to Hallowed Star 10.11 GAL 30 JUL 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Sft

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Port Stanley (Ire) 528

9 11-12

Owned by: Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge

g Bay by Papal Bull - Prairie Moonlight (Monsun) Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, white stars on sleeves, quartered cap 23f23/- Bred by: Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Sean O’Keeffe Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Had been running well over fences when last seen; questions after long lay-off Probable SP: No Odds Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €39,388 Port Stanley 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 7/2 HR132 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.11 (BK) nk 3 1/4L 3rd to Fully Charged (GB) 11.4 here 14 NOV 21 9rn hcp chse (0-140)2m 6f 140yds Yld 15/8Fav HR133 R.M. Power 12.0 (CP) 5 1/2L 2nd to Russian Diamond 12.0 FAIR 9 OCT 21 10rn beg.ch 2m 5f Gd 11/4 HR133 P. Townend 12.0 (CP) fell in race won by Busselton (FR) 11.3 LIST 22 SEP 21 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f Gd

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Riggs (Ire) 44

8 11-12

Owned by: Discreet Syndicate

g Bay by Mahler - Cousin Kizzy (Toulon) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves, maroon seams, white & maroon Ben Harvey (5) quartered cap 5346-35 Bred by: Bernard McCabe P Cluskey DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Not a bad sort but is just 1-22 over hurdles and has plenty to find in this company Probable SP: No Odds Career record 23 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €51,246 Riggs 1 N.H. win €4,433.90 -- Handicap Rating 120 5/1 HR121 B.W. Harvey 11.3 29L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Papal Lodge 11.1 THU 13 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 216yds Sft 28/1 HR120 B.W. Harvey 10.11 3L 2 3/4L 3rd to Verdant Place 10.4 here 19 FEB 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 115yds Yld Thomas Reilly 11.8 33L 6th of 13 to Honor Grey 11.4 AINTREE 23 OCT 22 hcp hdl (0-130)3m 149yds Gd /Sft

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Un Des Flos (Fr) 157

H,T, 5 11-12

Owned by: H Rogers

g Bay by Joshua Tree - Je Te Donne (Mansonnien) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black seams, white cap Sean Flanagan 1-526p- Bred by: Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin H Rogers LOUTH RACING POST VERDICT Has run well in defeat several times over hurdles but has to improve on debut for new yard Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €12,824 Un Des Flos (FR) 1 N.H. win €9,200.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 14/1 HR123 L.P. Dempsey 11.12 p.u. in race won by Riaan 11.6 CK 20 NOV 22 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 14/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 48L last of 6fn, 8rn to Icare Allen (FR) 11.0 FAIR 26 FEB 22 hdl Grade 3 2m 110yds Sft 15/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 13L 2nd to Brazil 11.0 NAAS 12 FEB 22 6rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 131yds Sft

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Tag Man (Ire) 88

7 11-06

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Annie Spectrim (Spectrum) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap Rachael Blackmore -4142-3 Bred by: John Mounsey Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Bumper winner at this meeting last year solid in first two hurdle runs; below that since Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €15,580 Tag Man 1 N.H. win €10,325.00 C 7/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 9 1/2L 15L 3rd to Found A Fifty 11.12 FAIR 28 JAN 25rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 8L 2nd to Good Land (FR) 11.7 LEP 29 DEC 22 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 1 1/4L 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Ashroe Diamond 11.5 NAAS 12 NOV 22 25rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft H,T ON No. 8

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LAST YEAR 1st Crosshill, 2nd Fils D’oudairies, 3rd Classic Getaway TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 5 min. 3.8 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Grangeclare West, 7-2 Imagine, Tag Man, 13-2 Da Capo Glory, Perfect Attitude, 11 Eye Van, 12 Riggs, 18 Port Stanley, 66 Un Des Flos

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

If GRANGECLARE WEST returns to his best form he will win this but is just a lukewarm selection because there is a doubt about him after two lesser runs. Imagine will be there to take advantage if the selection fails to give his best, while course bumper winner Tag Man is a danger receiving weight. [Tyrone Molloy]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GRANGECLARE WEST Next Best: Imagine

SELECTION: IMAGINE

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(Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Mirror) Irish Mirror will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

allowed 7lbs.

Declared 9

Distance 2m7f180y

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

2m7f180y

and upwards.

Weights 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Affordale Fury (Ire) 40

5 11-10

Owned by: P L Polly

g Bay by Affinisea - No Greater Fury (Choisir) Colours: BLACK & RED CHEVRONS, black sleeves, red cap, black star D McMenamin 111f-62 Bred by: Deirdre A Connolly Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fine effort stepped up to 3m in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; should go close again Probable SP: 100/30 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €45,946 Affordale Fury 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 142 Sam Ewing 11.7 1L 2nd to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 12/1 B.J. Cooper 11.10 30L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Champ Kiely 11.10 NAAS 8 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 212yds Sft 4/1 B.J. Cooper 10.13 fell in race won by Dawn Rising 11.0 NAV 27 NOV 22 4rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Sft

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Embassy Gardens (GB) 40

7 11-10

Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

g Bay by Shantou - Adriana des Mottes (Network) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap -524-1p Bred by: Rowland Crellin Danny Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Raced too freely in the Albert Bartlett but if settling better today isn’t out of this Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €20,103 Embassy Gardens (GB) 2 N.H. wins €15,045.00 -- Handicap Rating 141 Paul Townend 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 5/6Fav P. Townend 11.0 won 35L 10L from Kilbree Warrior 10.7 and Meetingofthewaters 11.0 THU 22 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld 3/1Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 8L 1L 1/2L 4th to Good Land (FR) 11.7 LEP 29 DEC 22 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

3

Favori De Champdou (Fr) 40

8 11-10

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Saddler Maker - Pamella (Subotica) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Jordan Gainford 2-111-p Bred by: Mme Marie-Helene Cassier Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Raced too freely in the Albert Bartlett but is a player here if settling better Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 8 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €45,493 Favori De Champdou (FR) 4 N.H. wins €43,070.00 -- Handicap Rating 137 Jordan Gainford 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 5/2 HR130 J.C. Gainford 11.3 won 4 1/4L 3L from Letsbeclearaboutit 11.3 and Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 22 5rn nov. hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Sft/Hvy 11/10Fav HR127 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 won 3 1/4L 22L from Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 11.10 and Jack In The Box 11.10 THU 24 NOV 22 9rn nov.hdl 2m 7f 13yds Yld/Sft

4

Franciscan Rock (Ire) 34

CPiece, 6 11-10

Owned by: Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (Presenting) Colours: YELLOW & RED CHEVRONS, hooped cap 33-2213 Bred by: Frank Motherway M F Morris TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 20l in a Cork handicap last time; loads to find with blinkers tried Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €17,454 Franciscan Rock 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 3/1Fav HR121 R.A. Doyle 11.7 4L 16L 3rd to Waittillitellyou 10.5 CK 23 MAR 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 11/8 R.A. Doyle 11.4 won 4 1/4L 1 1/4L from Sir Argus (GB) 11.12 and So Des Flos (FR) 11.4 THU 23 FEB 11rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 151yds Gd 11/10Fav R.A. Doyle 11.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Spillane’s Tower 11.12 NAAS 11 FEB 23rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld Ricky Doyle

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The Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Gaelic Warrior (GER) 42

5 11-10

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Maxios - Game Of Legs (Hernando) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap -21-112 Bred by: Niarchos Family Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Creditable effort in the Ballymore Novice (2m5f) last time; not sure about step up in trip Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €165,247 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 3 N.H. wins €101,185.00 -- Handicap Rating 152 Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 6 1/2L 2nd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 10rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 5f Sft 10/11Fav HR143 P. Townend 11.12 won 3 3/4L 3/4L from Nibiru 10.5 and Ballyadam 11.11 LEP 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld 1/14Fav HR134 P. Townend 11.9 won 15L 8 1/2L from Blue Sari (FR) 11.12 and Maidenstreetprince 11.4 CLON 17 JAN 6rn hdl 2m 164yds Hvy

6

Harry Des Ongrais (Fr) 18

6 11-10

Owned by: K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne

g Grey by Crillon - Lola Des Ongrais (Myrakalu) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, yellow & white halved sleeves, yellow cap Rachael Blackmore 04123-5 Bred by: M Marc Trincot & Mme Odile Trincot Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Disappointed in a Fairyhouse handicap last time and has work to do Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €13,095 Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 8/1 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 11L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Western Walk 10.2 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Yld 7/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.3 4 1/4L 3L 3rd to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 22 5rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Sft/Hvy 17/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 3 1/4L 2nd to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.10 THU 24 NOV 22 9rn nov.hdl 2m 7f 13yds Yld/Sft

7

Kalanisi Star (GB) 108

TStrap, 6 11-10

Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited

g Bay by Kalanisi - Zaffaranni (Zaffaran) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots 1-115-7 Phillip Enright Bred by: A W Buller Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten in Graded company last twice; serious questions to answer now Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €14,699 Kalanisi Star (GB) 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 28/1 P.T. Enright 11.10 last of 7fn, 8rn to Champ Kiely 11.10 NAAS 8 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 212yds Sft 15/8Fav P.T. Enright 11.3 14L last of 5 to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 22 nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Sft/Hvy 2/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 won 2 1/4L 18L from Pink In The Park 11.5 and Chosen Thyme 11.12 GOW 26 NOV 22 17rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

8

Salvador Ziggy (Ire) 41

7 11-10

Owned by: William Hurley & Mrs Aisling Hurley

g Bay by El Salvador - Doncisha (Westerner) Colours: BLACK & PINK DIAMONDS, halved sleeves, white cap 11114-2 Bred by: Mr Liam Hurley Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Second in the Pertemps Handicap at Cheltenham and isn’t out of place in this company Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €71,612 Salvador Ziggy 5 N.H. wins €44,840.00 C -- Handicap Rating 145 Aidan Kelly 11.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Good Time Jonny 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 23rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft Jack Kennedy 12.0 2L 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Shoot First 10.7 CHELTENHAM 22 OCT 22 15rn hcp hdl 2m 7f 208yds Gd 2/1Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.6 won s/hd 2 1/2L from Off You Go 11.0 and Ronald Pump (GB) 11.0 DRYL 26 AUG 22 5rn hdl 3m Gd Mark Walsh

9

Whatcouldhavebeen (Ire) 17

5 11-03

Owned by: Mrs Suzanne Fahey

f Bay by Battle of Marengo - Youve Got A Friend (Alhaarth) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red disc, royal blue cap 6-31442 Bred by: Thomas Downey Jarlath P Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Second in a Grade 1 mares’ novice over 2m4f last time; still has a bit to find Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €42,983 Whatcouldhavebeen 2 flat wins €11,800.00 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 131 66/1 HR125 A.P. Kelly 11.5 5L 2nd to Ashroe Diamond 11.5 FAIR 9 APR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld 7/1 A.P. Kelly 10.11 1 1/4L 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Hauturiere (FR) 10.11 here 19 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 5f Yld 40/1 A.P. Kelly 10.10 1 1/4L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Ashroe Diamond 10.10 FAIR 28 JAN 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f 110yds Sft Sean Flanagan

CPiece ON No. 4 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7

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LAST YEAR 1st The Nice Guy, 2nd Minella Cocooner, 3rd Meet And Greet TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 6 min. 9.6 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Gaelic Warrior, 100-30 Affordale Fury, 5 Embassy Gardens, Favori De Champdou, Salvador Ziggy, 12 Harry Des Ongrais, Whatcouldhavebeen, 25 Franciscan Rock, Kalanisi Star

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

If Gaelic Warrior stays this trip then is the one to beat but that is a big if on softening ground. Affordale Fury ran a fine race in the Albert Bartlett but FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU and Embassy Gardens failed to show their best that day and remain of interest, with the first-named just preferred as a proven graded performer. Salvador Ziggy can go well and his chance will be enhanced if the ground dries out. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU Next Best: Gaelic Warrior SELECTION: EMBASSY GARDENS

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1. DOLCITA es Saints) (8yo m. Saint Des Saints) ing prospect, multiple Top classblack breeding typeprospect, performermultiple who was black a type performer who was a e Irish Grand National close 4thon in her the most Irish Grand recent start.

National on her most recent start.

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Loughrea on 26 March.

GARDE A TOI 3. PRENDS GARDE A TOI e) (4yo g. Kapgarde) when close runner-up Caught the to eye DB when Cooper close on debut runner-up in to DB Cooper on debut in April, pullingBallynock 30 lengths onclear 5 April, of the pulling third. 30 lengths clear of the third.

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Dromahane maiden on 16 April.

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Rathcannon.

11. SPORTINTHEPARK 11. SPORTINTHEPARK (4yo g. Walk In The Park) (4yo g. Walk In The Park) Showed real promise when keeping Showedon real gamely promise when when runner-up keepingon on gamely wh debut in a Fairyhouse Maiden, debut 21 April. in a Fairyhouse Maiden, 21 April.

12. TOSS OF A COIN 12. TOSS OF A COIN (5yo g. Flemensfirth) (5yo g. Flemensfirth) Well-related gelding who travelled Well-related well before gelding drawing who travelled away to well before dra win a 12 runner Maiden by 9win lengths a 12 runner on 16 April.

Maiden by 9 lengths on 16 April.

13. CLEATUS POOLAW 13. CLEATUS POOLAW (5yo g. Clovis Du Berlais) (5yo g. Clovis Du Berlais) Confirmed the promise of hisConfirmed only previous the promise outing, when of his only previous outing runner-up in November, withrunner-up a comfortable in November, victory onwith his second a comfortable victor start last Friday at Fairyhouse.start last Friday at Fairyhouse.

14. QUALIMITA 14. QUALIMITA (4yo m. Muhtathir) (4yo m. Muhtathir) Put up one of the performances Putof upthe oneseason of theon performances Friday to win of on the season on F debut at Fairyhouse. Looks todebut be ofatthe Fairyhouse. very highest Looks quality. to be of the very highe

15 BOSTON BOY 15 BOSTON BOY (4yo g. Black Sam Bellamy) (4yo g. Black Sam Bellamy) Good looking individual whoGood caught looking the eye individual when runner-up who caught to the eye when Histrionic in the 4yo MaidenHistrionic last Fridayinatthe Tralee.

4yo Maiden last Friday at Tralee.

16. TOMMY TIME 16. TOMMY TIME (5yo g. Sageburg) (5yo g. Sageburg) Looked an exciting prospect last Looked weekanwhen exciting leaving prospect his rivals last week for when leavin dead with a 14 length win first dead time with outa in 14alength Kilbeggan win first bumper. time out in a Kilbe

17 OFF THE JURY 17 OFF THE JURY (4yo g. Jukebox Jury) (4yo g. Jukebox Jury) Won 14 runner 4yo Maiden Won on debut 14 runner on Sunday 4yo Maiden at Dromahane. on debut on Sunday a 18. TRUE TESTIMONY 18. TRUE TESTIMONY (4yo m. Doyen) (4yo m. Doyen) Runner-up on debut in a Dromahane Runner-up Maiden on debut in a in close a Dromahane finish Maiden in a with the winner and 18 lengths withclear the of winner the third. and 18 lengths clear of the third.

19. HISTRIONIC 19. HISTRIONIC (4yo g. Walk In The Park) (4yo g. Walk In The Park) Looks a high-class prospect with Looks a very a high-class professional prospect display withona very professiona debut on Saturday to win at Tralee. debut on Saturday to win at Tralee.

20. BLEU DE VASSY 20. BLEU DE VASSY (4yo g. Cokoriko) (4yo g. Cokoriko) Pushed the winner all the way Pushed whenthe runner-up winner in all the the 4yo way when runner-up in Maiden on Saturday at Necarne, Maiden overon 9 lengths Saturday clear at Necarne, of the rest. over 9 lengths cle

21. DOUBLE DIGITS 21. DOUBLE DIGITS (5yo g. Mastercraftsman) (5yo g. Mastercraftsman) Runner-up on debut before winning Runner-up a 16onrunner debutDromahane before winning a 16 runner D Maiden on 16 April.

Maiden on 16 April.

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Winner €177,000 Second €60,000 Third €30,000 Fourth €15,000 Fifth €9,000 Sixth €6,000 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old

Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 6

Distance 3m30y Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

and upwards.

Weights 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Bravemansgame (Fr) 40

8 11-10

Owned by: Bryan Drew

g Bay by Brave Mansonnien - Genifique (Nickname) Colours: ORANGE, dark blue star, dark blue stars on sleeves, dark blue cap -1411-2 Bred by: Dr V Michel Guiot & Dr V Bernard Stoffel Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls GB RACING POST VERDICT Outpointed by Galopin Des Champs Cheltenham run-in; easier track and 3m go see him closer Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 16 runs, 9 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 56 % Prize-money earned €574,645 Bravemansgame (FR) 9 N.H. wins €383,396.60 -- Handicap Rating 172 Mr H. Cobden 11.10 7L 2nd to Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft Mr H. Cobden 11.10 won 14L 4 1/4L from Royale Pagaille (FR) 11.10 and Frodon (FR) 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 22 9rn chse Grade 1 3m Sft Harry Cobden 11.5 won 3 1/2L 1/2L from Eldorado Allen (FR) 11.8 and Sam Brown (GB) 11.6 WETHERBY 29 OCT 22 5rn chse Grade 2 3m 45yds Gd /Sft

2

Envoi Allen (Fr) 41

TStrap, 9 11-10

Owned by: Cheveley Park Stud

g Bay by Muhtathir - Reaction (Saint Des Saints) Colours: RED, white sash, royal blue cap -3317-1 Bred by: M Bruno Vagne Rachael Blackmore Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT King George flop looked in rude health at Cheltenham; stays 3m and could go well Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 21 runs, 15 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 71 % Prize-money earned €887,255 Envoi Allen (FR) 15 N.H. wins €816,686.90 C -- Handicap Rating 164 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (TS) won 2 3/4L nk from Shishkin 11.10 and Hitman (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 9rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (TS) 51L 7th of 9 to Bravemansgame (FR) 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 22 chse Grade 1 3m Sft 7/2 HR161 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (TS) won 1 3/4L 2 3/4L from Kemboy (FR) 11.10 and Conflated 11.10 DRYL 5 NOV 22 5rn chse Grade 1 3m Yld

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Fastorslow (Fr) 43

TStrap, 7 11-10

Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Popova (Kahyasi) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap 0225-52 Bred by: M Sydney Vidal Martin Brassil KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Touched off in Ultima at Cheltenham; exposed previously at Grade 1 level though Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €123,786 Fastorslow (FR) 2 N.H. wins €35,520.00 -- Handicap Rating 154 J. J. Slevin 11.9 (TS) nk 2nd to Corach Rambler 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 23rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f Sft 33/1 HR147 J.J. Slevin 11.12 25L last of 5 to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld J.J. Slevin 11.10 21L 5th of 6 to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 here 19 DEC 22 chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Sft J J Slevin

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Fury Road (Ire) 11

C,T, 9 11-10

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Stowaway - Molly Duffy (Oscar) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 313-36f Bred by: Kenneth Parkhill Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Third to Galopin Des Champs in Irish Gold Cup and early faller in National; hard to fancy Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 24 runs, 7 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 29 % Prize-money earned €334,905 Fury Road 7 N.H. wins €208,250.00 C -- Handicap Rating 159 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.6 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by Corach Rambler 10.5 AINTREE 15 APR 39rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft D. N. Russell 11.10 (CP) (TS) 10L 6th of 9 to Envoi Allen (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft 18/1 HR158 D.N. Russell 11.10 (CP) (TS) 8L 3/4L 3rd to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 4 FEB 7rn chse Grade 1 3m 44yds Yld

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The Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Galopin Des Champs (Fr) 40

7 11-10

Owned by: Mrs Audrey Turley

g Black by Timos - Manon Des Champs (Marchand De Sable) Colours: YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap 1f11-11 Bred by: G A E C Des Champs Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Impressive Cheltenham defeat of Bravemansgame makes him very hard to oppose Probable SP: 2/5 Career record 13 runs, 9 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 69 % Prize-money earned €851,633 Galopin Des Champs (FR) 9 N.H. wins €853,314.60 C -- Handicap Rating 180 Paul Townend 11.10 won 7L 6 1/2L from Bravemansgame (FR) 11.10 and Conflated 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft 30/100Fav HR175 P. Townend 11.10 won 8L 3/4L from Stattler 11.10 and Fury Road 11.10 LEP 4 FEB 7rn chse Grade 1 3m 44yds Yld HR172 P. Townend 11.10 won 13L 1 1/4L from Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 11.10 and Lifetime Ambition 11.10 here 19 DEC 22 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Sft

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Hewick (Ire) 40

CPiece, 8 11-10

Owned by: T J McDonald

g Bay by Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (Oscar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black seams, striped sleeves, black star on cap 121u1-f Jordan Gainford Bred by: William Quinn John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Soft ground wouldn’t have been ideal at Cheltenham; may get better ground here Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 30 runs, 8 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €443,963 Hewick 8 N.H. wins €441,594.00 -- Handicap Rating 167 Jordan Gainford 11.10 (CP) fell in race won by Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft J.C. Gainford 11.2 (CP) won 11L 4 1/2L from Noah And The Ark 11.2 and Ask Paddington 11.2 FAR HILLS 15 OCT 22 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m 5f Yld 9/1 HR163 J.C. Gainford 11.12 (CP) u.r. in race won by Busselton (FR) 10.5 LIST 21 SEP 22 16rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 3 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4 CPiece ON No. 6

LAST YEAR 1st Allaho, 2nd Clan des Obeaux, 3rd Al Boum Photo TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 6 min. 27.7 sec GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 2-5 Galopin Des Champs, 9-2 Bravemansgame, 8 Envoi Allen, 16 Hewick, 33 Fastorslow, Fury Road

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

A rematch between the Cheltenham Gold Cup principals. GALOPIN DES CHAMPS proved his stamina at Cheltenham but is equally good back at 3m and seemingly has few flaws. He can again account for Bravemansgame, who could get closer with this lesser stamina test, with Envoi Allen next best. [Alan Hewison]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS Next Best: Bravemansgame

SELECTION: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS

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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,

Weights 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 9 Winning Post

six and seven years old only mares and geldings only that have not won a race 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.

COLOURS / RIDER

Startpoint

2m 70y

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m70y

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

A Dream To Share (Ire) 42

5 12-00

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Muhaarar - Hikari (Galileo) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Brucetown Farms Ltd John E Kiely WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Four of these behind when taking unbeaten record to 4 at Cheltenham; the one to beat Probable SP: 8/11 Career record 4 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €123,088 A Dream To Share 4 N.H. wins €123,466.00 Mr J. L. Gleeson 11.7 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Fact To File (FR) 11.7 and Captain Teague 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 21rn Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 12/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 12.0 won 2 3/4L 7 1/2L from Fact To File (FR) 11.11 and Feronily 11.7 LEP 4 FEB 8rn Bumper 2m Yld 2/9Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 won 2 1/4L 6L from Fiveonefive 11.5 and Jaariam (FR) 10.12 ROS 14 JUN 22 10rn Bumper 2m 20yds Gd Mr J L Gleeson

11-11

2

A Piece Of Heaven (Fr) 196

5 12-00

Owned by: Miss A V Brann & M Foley

g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Activa (Sendawar) Colours: MAUVE, yellow sash, yellow cap, mauve star Bred by: MME Sheila Audoersch Barry J Fitzgerald CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Promising enough C&D debut fourth in October but this represents a different level Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €437 A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 100/30 Mr D. O’Connor 11.0 hd 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 4th to But What 10.7 here 12 OCT 22 10rn Bumper 2m Gd 4-

Mr J W Hendrick

3

Fascile Mode (Ire) 16

5 12-00

Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

g Bay by Walk In The Park - C’Est La Mode (Presenting) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Mrs H Mullins Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Initial promise waning and loads to find on Cheltenham running Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €16,005 Fascile Mode 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 4/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.4 3/4L 25L 5 1/2L 4th to Firefox 11.11 FAIR 10 APR 5rn Bumper 2m Sft Charlie Mullins 11.7 19L 13th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 4/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.11 2 3/4L 7 1/2L 4 1/4L 4th to A Dream To Share 12.0 LEP 4 FEB 8rn Bumper 2m Yld Mr C Mullins

1-404

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It’s For Me (Fr) 42

5 12-00

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Chesnut by Jeu St Eloi - Ugoline (Dom Alco) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Bred by: Mme L Giethlen Cadiergues & D Giethlen W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Cheltenham fifth when taking a keen hold; more possible if settling better Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €8,618 It’s For Me (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Paul Townend 11.7 6L 5th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 4/9Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 10L 1 3/4L from Suttons Hill 11.7 and Ballystone 11.7 NAV 21 JAN 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 170yds Sft (PtoP) 13/2 B G Crawford won 8L 2L from He’s Ultimate and Rock My Way LOUGHANMORE 16-APR-22 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld Miss J Townend

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The Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

King Of Kingsfield (Ire) 118

5 12-00

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Vadamos - Passion Planet (Medicean) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 115- Bred by: Mr P Turley Mr H C Swan Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Plenty to find with Fascile Mode on Leopardstown form; hood worn then now discarded Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €5,982 King Of Kingsfield 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 2/1Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.7 (H) 19L 5th of 9 to Fascile Mode 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 22 Bumper 2m Sft 8/13Fav Mr J.J. Codd 12.0 won 3 1/2L 4 3/4L from Faulty (GB) 11.7 and Honky Tonk 12.0 DRYL 5 NOV 22 6rn Bumper 2m 190yds Sft (PtoP) 6/4FF D G Lavery won dist 15L from Ballymackie and Boston Town PORTRUSH 26-MAR-22 7r3f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

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No Time To Wait (Ire) 42

5 12-00

Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Stephanie Frances (King’s Theatre) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap ff3-18 Bred by: M H Sport Horses Mr J J Codd Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Cheltenham eighth still a work in progress and likely improver so place prospects Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €6,926 No Time To Wait 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D. N. Russell 11.7 11L 8th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 6/4 Mr J.J. Codd 12.0 won 15L 1/2L from Soldante 11.7 and MacDermott (FR) 12.0 DRYL 24 JAN 8rn Bumper 2m 1f 33yds Sft 7/2 Mr J.J. Codd 12.0 2 1/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Ile Atlantique (FR) 12.0 LEP 28 DEC 22 11rn Bumper 2m Sft

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Rath Gaul Boy (Ire) 342

6 12-00 Owned by: Sullivan Bloodstock Limited & Neill Hughes & P Crowley

g Chesnut by Well Chosen - Media View (Presenting) Colours: RED, pink hoop, pink armlet, red cap 1-152- Bred by: Joe Roberts Mr Pat Taaffe W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Well held by A Dream To Share at Tipperary when last seen 11 months ago Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €9,180 Rath Gaul Boy 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 4/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 4L 2nd to A Dream To Share 10.10 TIPP 19 MAY 22 13rn Bumper 2m Gd Mr P. W. Mullins 11.4 6L 5th of 18 to Lookaway 11.4 AINTREE 9 APR 22 Bumper 2m 209yds Gd /Sft 8/13Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 6L 2 1/2L from Golden Wonder’s (FR) 12.0 and Champagne Town (GB) 12.0 LEP 7 MAR 22 7rn Bumper 2m Yld

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Tullyhill (Fr) 46

TStrap, 5 12-00

Owned by: Cheveley Park Stud

g Grey by Martaline - Ragtime (Le Havre) Colours: RED, white sash, royal blue cap Bred by: Eric Puerari/Mme Yolande Seydoux de Clausonne/Mme Laeticia Louis W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Effortless Gowran win franked recently; exciting prospect could prove the Mullins pick Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,900 Tullyhill (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 4/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (TS) won 3 1/4L 16L from Will Do 11.9 and Lazer Wolf 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 11rn Bumper 2m 2f Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/2 C Abernethy won nk 7L from Peso In My Pocket and Kickback MOIRA 08-OCT-22 7r6f Mdn 3m Gd 1-1

Mr P W Mullins

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Western Diego (Ire) 42

Hood, 6 12-00

Owned by: Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

g Bay by Westerner - Ask Me Sister (Safety Catch) Colours: GREY, grey & black check cap Bred by: Sean Osborne W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Cheltenham seventh when things didn’t go to plan so could get closer this time Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €5,900 Western Diego 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (H) 11L 7th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 6/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (H) won 6 1/2L hd from Suttons Hill 11.9 and Will Do 11.7 NAAS 29 JAN 11rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft (PtoP) 7/1 T P Roche won 5L 3L from Home Sweet Highway and Getupearly (GB) CARRIGAROSTIG 16-JAN-22 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft Mr D O’Connor

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TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8 HOOD ON No. 9

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LAST YEAR 1st Facile Vega, 2nd Redemption Day, 3rd American Mike TRAINER W.P. Mullin WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 3 min. 57.3 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 8-11 A Dream To Share, 9-2 Tullyhill, 11-2 It’s For Me, 10 Western Diego, 12 No Time To Wait, 20 Rath Gaul Boy, 25 Fascile Mode, King Of Kingsfield, 66 A Piece Of Heaven

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

Five of these ran in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in which A DREAM TO SHARE maintained his unbeaten record. The selection’s greatest threat this time could come from Tullyhill, who looked an exciting prospect when sauntering home in testing conditions at Gowran, form franked since.

[Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: A DREAM TO SHARE Next Best: It’s For Me

SELECTION: IT’S FOR ME

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7.05pm RACE 7

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The HSS Hire Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade A)

(Registered as the L’Escargot Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by HSS Hire) HSS Hire will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

16th April 2023.

Declared 9

Distance 2m5f50y Winning Post Startpoint 2m5f Fence

chase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Royal Rendezvous (Ire) 16

Hood, 11 11-12

Owned by: Dr S P Fitzgerald

g Bay by King’s Theatre - Novacella (Beyssac) Colours: CREAM, emerald green cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap -p17-52 Bred by: Cleaboy Stud W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s winner comes into the race out of form; age may be catching up with him Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 20 runs, 9 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 45 % Prize-money earned €359,614 Royal Rendezvous 9 N.H. wins €282,994.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 155 7/1 HR160 D.E. Mullins 11.10 (H) 81L 2nd to Easy Game (FR) 11.10 FAIR 10 APR 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 200yds Sft 20/1 HR163 D.E. Mullins 11.8 (H) 27L last of 5fn, 6rn to Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 11.12 THU 22 JAN chse Grade 2 2m 4f 78yds Yld 20/1 HR165 B. Hayes 11.10 (H) 49L last of 7 to Conflated 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 22 chse Grade 1 3m Sft Danny Mullins

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Andy Dufresne (Ire) 42

TStrap, 9 11-07

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Doyen - Daytona Lily (Beneficial) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Danny Gilligan (7) 2f37-88 Bred by: Mrs Gillian Browne Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Grand Annual also-ran not progressing and opposable now upped in trip Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 16 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 31 % Prize-money earned €127,921 Andy Dufresne 5 N.H. wins €67,533.50 C -- Handicap Rating 150 Mark Walsh 12.0 (TS) 27L 8th of 12fn, 19rn to Maskada (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft 28/1 HR155 J.S. McGarvey 11.9 38L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Rebel Gold 10.4 FAIR 14 JAN Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR157 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 86L last of 7 to Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

3

Lieutenant Command (Fr) 52

CPiece, 9 10-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Grey by Kendargent - Maternelle (Machiavellian) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Liam McKenna (5) uff5-p1 Bred by: J O Trading APS Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Leopardstown winner a definite player providing ground doesn’t worsen Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 17 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €60,717 Lieutenant Command (FR) 4 N.H. wins €47,210.50 -- Handicap Rating 141 18/1 HR135 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 (CP) won 1 1/4L 3 1/4L from Mars Harper (GB) 11.3 and Ilikedwayurthinkin 11.7 LEP 5 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 5f 97yds Yld 40/1 HR138 B.J. Cooper 10.13 (CP) p.u. in race won by Carefully Selected 11.8 GOW 26 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 1f Sft/Hvy 18/1 HR140 K.E Buckley 11.2 49L 5th of 6fn, 13rn to Maskada (FR) 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 3f 160yds Hvy

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Ha D’or (Fr) 43

Hood, 6 10-11

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Nidor - Rosewort (Network) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap 221-425 Bred by: Mme Nathalie Viel & Alain Vandenhove Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Out of depth in Arkle but Fairyhouse win over this trip reads very well; handicap debut Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €60,002 Ha D’or (FR) 1 flat win €4,750.00 2 N.H. wins €20,355.00 -- Handicap Rating 140 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 (H) 29L 5th of 9 to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft 2/1 D.E. Mullins 11.1 (H) 2L 2nd to Indiana Jones (FR) 11.1 NAV 4 MAR 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m Yld 9/4Fav P. Townend 11.0 (H) 1/2L 22L 23L 4th to Impervious 11.1 here 15 JAN 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 3f 160yds Hvy

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The HSS Hire Handicap Steeplechase (Grade A) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Gallant John Joe (Ire) 66 Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited

B,T, 10 10-07

g Bay by Presenting - Shuil A Hocht (Mohaajir) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Phillip Enright 42230-2 Bred by: Kenilworth House Stud Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT 0-9 chasing but has kept good company; handicapper relenting but remains opposable Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €96,838 Gallant John Joe 3 N.H. wins €33,236.50 C -- Handicap Rating 136 25/1 HR130 P.T. Enright 11.12 (BK) (TS) 3L 2nd to Verdant Place 10.4 here 19 FEB 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 115yds Yld 11/1 HR138 R.J. Condon 10.10 (BK) (TS) 64L 19th of 20fn, 28rn to Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld 14/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 (BK) (TS) 4L 24L 3rd to Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 NAV 27 NOV 22 15rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft

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Ilikedwayurthinkin (Ire) 52

Blinkers, 9 10-06

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Yeats - Sway (Califet) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star 2p9p-u3 Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Mark Walsh Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Improved for blinkers at Leopardstown; 6lb better off with Lieutenant Command now Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 27 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €81,322 Ilikedwayurthinkin 4 N.H. wins €37,502.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 6/1 HR135 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (BK) 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Lieutenant Command (FR) 11.2 LEP 5 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 5f 97yds Yld 11/1 HR135 S.D. Torrens 10.13 (CP) u.r. in race won by The Goffer 11.2 LEP 5 FEB 23rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f 44yds Yld 50/1 HR138 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 p.u. in race won by Maxxum 10.5 LEP 28 DEC 22 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

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Egality Mans (Fr) 80

9 10-01

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Black by Network - Quissisia Mans (Video Rock) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap 430p-pf Sean O’Keeffe Bred by: M Hubert-Claude Delorme & M Gerard-Antoine Delorme W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s fourth totally out of form of late and hard to fancy Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €26,091 Egality Mans (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 33/1 HR133 D.E. Mullins 10.11 (CP) fell in race won by The Goffer 11.2 LEP 5 FEB 23rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f 44yds Yld 28/1 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by Carefully Selected 11.8 GOW 26 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 1f Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR135 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 28rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld

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Hereditary Rule (Ire) 12

TStrap, 8 10-00

Owned by: CF Syndicate

g Bay by Imperial Monarch - Miss Ogan (Supreme Leader) Colours: WHITE, emerald green stars, emerald green sleeves, emerald green stars on cap Shane O’Callaghan 2113-00 Bred by: Olive Troy John C McConnell MEATH (7) RACING POST VERDICT Stiff tasks of late, never sighted after hampered in Topham latest; wants better ground Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 22 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €46,588 Hereditary Rule 4 N.H. wins €29,353.60 -- Handicap Rating 128 Simon Torrens 10.6 (TS) 50L 13th of 29 to Bill Baxter 10.4 AINTREE 14 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Sft Jack Hogan 10.2 (TS) 31L 16th of 18fn, 23rn to Seddon 10.9 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft D. Jacob 11.10 (TS) 3/4L 9 1/2L 3rd to Unanswered Prayers 10.13 CHELTENHAM 11 NOV 22 8rn hcp chse 2m 4f 44yds Gd

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The Little Yank (Ire) 17

8 10-00

Owned by: Bitview Partnership

g Bay by Westerner - Long Walk Home (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, dark blue & maroon striped sleeves, dark blue cap, maroon star Darragh O’Keeffe f-0735f Bred by: Patrick & Morgan Cahalan John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Still plenty high enough in handicap and additionally 2lb wrong here Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 52 runs, 6 wins, 27 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €119,150 The Little Yank 6 N.H. wins €46,634.50 -- Handicap Rating 127 16/1 HR127 L. Quinlan 10.10 fell in race won by Bachasson (FR) 11.0 CK 9 APR 5rn chse Grade 3 3m Yld 16/1 HR128 L. Quinlan 10.6 14L 5th of 9fn, 13rn to Espanito Bello (FR) 11.4 NAAS 12 MAR Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 126yds Sft 14/1 HR128 L. Quinlan 11.0 2 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Limerick Lace 11.5 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 4f Yld HOOD ON No. 1, 4 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 8 CPiece ON No. 3 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5 BLINKERS ON No. 6 Long Handicap: Hereditary Rule 9-13 (139), The Little Yank 9-12 (138)

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LAST YEAR 1st Royal Rendezvous, 2nd Discordantly, 3rd Snugsborough Hall TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 5 min. 40.4 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Ha D’or, 9-2 Lieutenant Command, 5 Ilikedwayurthinkin, 13-2 Royal Rendezvous, 10 Andy Dufresne, Hereditary Rule, 12 Egality Mans, Gallant John Joe, The Little Yank

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

Out of depth in the Arkle, HA D’OR makes plenty of appeal here on his handicap debut based on his Fairyhouse defeat of two rivals now rated his superior in a rated novice over this trip in December. Lieutenant Command surprised many by his recent Leopardstown win but he looked to a have a bit to spare then so could confirm the form with third-placed Ilikedwayurthinkin. [Alan Hewison] Source:

Racing Post

SELECTION: HA D’OR Next Best: Hereditary Rule SELECTION: HA D’OR

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7.45pm RACE 8

Trifecta

The Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race of €45,000 (Grade 3) (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Registered as the Liss A Paoraigh Mares I.N.H. Flat Race) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Weatherbys Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €26,550 Second €9,000 Third €4,500 Fourth €2,250 Fifth €1,350 Sixth €900 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four, five,

Weights 4-y-o 11st 3lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 11lbs.

Declared 13 Winning Post Startpoint

six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race 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.

COLOURS / RIDER

2m 70y

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m70y

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Arctic Fly (Ire) 18

5 11-11

Owned by: Brendan T O’Sullivan

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Arctic Lady (Soldier Hollow) Colours: ORANGE, emerald green star, black sleeves, orange & emerald green striped cap 16 Mr E Ohgren Bred by: Edward Kearney Ltd W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 16l in a Listed bumper at Fairyhouse; has to find lots of improvement Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €6,790 Arctic Fly 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 7/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.8 16L 6th of 9 to Tiger Bay Queen 11.4 FAIR 8 APR Bumper 2m 90yds Yld 4/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 1 3/4L 9L from Sugar Cookie (FR) 10.10 and Petit Dejeuner 11.11 LEP 6 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m Yld

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Bold Reflection (Ire) 121

5 11-11

Owned by: Ms Caroline Ahearn

f Bay by Mount Nelson - Rory’s Rainbow (Court Cave) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap 321- Bred by: Bird Brothers Mr J J Codd John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won a Limerick bumper nicely over Christmas on testing ground; has to improve upon that Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,883 Bold Reflection 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 13/2 Mr A. Harvey 11.4 won 7L 1 1/2L from Coole Cherry 11.8 and Stage Lady 11.4 LIM 26 DEC 22 9rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 D McGill 2.1/2L 2nd to Working Away TATTERSALLS 30-OCT-22 14r7f Mares Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 4/1 D McGill 14L 3rd to Kudasheva BALLYCAHANE 06-MAR-22 8r4f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

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Brucio (GB)

H,T, 5 11-11

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

f Bay by Authorized - Lupa Montana (Giant’s Causeway) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Mr B G Crawford Bred by: Ashbrittle Stud S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT By a leading sire and has a solid damline; market can help Probable SP: 20/1

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Cuta Des As (Fr) 18

6 11-11 Owned by: Martin Dodd & Michael Songer & Martin Hill & Terry Dodd

f Bay by It’s Gino - Negresse De Cuta (Baroud D’honneur) Colours: MAROON & LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, maroon cap 46-1-13 Bred by: M Robin Van Haaren & M Edgar Van Haaren W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Ran a solid race in Listed company at Fairyhouse, just behind Miss Agusta; can run well Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €8,600 Cuta Des As (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 9/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.8 7L nk 3rd to Tiger Bay Queen 11.4 FAIR 8 APR 9rn Bumper 2m 90yds Yld 8/13Fav Mr Pat Taaffe 11.4 won 13L 1L from Sunshine Girl 11.4 and Noble Annys 11.8 DRYL 17 MAR 6rn Bumper 2m 190yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 B W Harvey won 3 1/2L s/hd from Larkfield Legacy and Annie Magic FARMACAFFLEY 26-FEB-22 12r5f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy Mr Pat Taaffe

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The Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

Fancy Girl (Ire) 45

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

5 11-11

Owned by: Creighton Family

f Chesnut by Champs Elysees - Chase The Favorite (Hubbly Bubbly) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green triple diamond, emerald green diamonds on cap 1-143 Bred by: Mr P Fallon Mr C Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Was 12l behind Fun Fun Fun in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown and has work to do Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €11,525 Fancy Girl 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 8/13Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 3/4L 8L 3rd to Gaillimh A Run 11.4 NAAS 12 MAR 6rn Bumper 1m 7f 89yds Sft 7/2 Miss J. Townend 11.8 9 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Fun Fun Fun 11.8 LEP 5 FEB 7rn Bumper 2m Yld 8/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 2 1/4L 10L from Ascending Lark (GB) 11.4 and Tilloughna 11.4 CK 7 JAN 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

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Florance (Ire) 34

5 11-11

Owned by: Mrs Kathleen Smyth

f Bay by Getaway - Voler La Vedette (King’s Theatre) Colours: MAROON, white epaulettes, striped sleeves, maroon cap 7-0 Bred by: Mrs M Brophy Miss A B O’Connor Anthony McCann MONAGHAN RACING POST VERDICT Did too much too soon in a Cork bumper last time when tailed-off but can’t be fancied Probable SP: 200/1 Career record 2 runs Florance 16/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 10th of 11 to Penny Glory 11.6 CK 23 MAR Bumper 2m Hvy 13/2 Mr H.C. Swan 10.7 23L 7th of 12 to Hansard 11.0 BAL 8 APR 22 Bumper 1m 7f 125yds Gd/Yld

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Fun Fun Fun (Ire) 42

5 11-11

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

f Bay by Martaline - Ocean Breeze (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves,white cap 1-10 Bred by: Patrick Mullins Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Won a Grade 2 Mares’ bumper at Leopardstown but was poor at Cheltenham; has to rebound Probable SP: 2/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €64,883 Fun Fun Fun 2 N.H. wins €65,195.00 D. Jacob 11.0 22L 15th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 9/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.8 won 9 1/2L 1/2L from Lily Du Berlais (GB) 11.11 and Rockstown Girl 11.8 LEP 5 FEB 7rn Bumper 2m Yld 1/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.6 won 10L 4L from Tomas O Maille 11.11 and Workforadime 11.6 SLGO 21 OCT 22 13rn Bumper 2m 2f Yld/Sft

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Junta Marvel (Fr) 27

5 11-11

Owned by: The Turner Family

f Bay by Masked Marvel - Junta Des Champs (Robin Des Champs) Colours: YELLOW, black horse, yellow sleeves, dual black pinstripes, yellow cap, black tassel 1 Miss J Townend Bred by: S C E A Raymond Jean-Christian W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Decisive winner of a Limerick bumper on debut; is entitled to have improved; contender Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €7,080 Junta Marvel (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 85/40 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 2 1/2L 9L from Bioluminescence 11.4 and Impulse (FR) 11.11 LIM 30 MAR 13rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft

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Mi Lucky Cailin (Ire) 150

5 11-11

Owned by: Deadman’s Inn Syndicate

f Bay by Milan - Consider Her Lucky (Silvano) Colours: YELLOW, purple stars, purple star on cap 16- Bred by: Mrs Lisa Doran Mr D O’Connor William J McLernon MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won a Galway bumper on debut in October but ran way below that level in Listed class after Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €6,196 Mi Lucky Cailin 1 N.H. win €6,200.00 8/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 26L 6th of 8 to Jetara 11.8 NAV 27 NOV 22 Bumper 2m Sft 66/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.2 won 1 1/4L 7L from Mel Monroe 11.5 and Fox In The Park 11.0 GAL 30 OCT 22 12rn Bumper 2m 11yds Sft

10 Miss Agusta (Ire) 18

5 11-11

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

f Bay by Well Chosen - Polly Penhow (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 245-2 Bred by: D M Forster Mr H C Swan Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Maiden but put up solid efforts in two Listed bumpers; doesn’t have to improve that much Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €25,185 Miss Agusta 9/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.4 7L 2nd to Tiger Bay Queen 11.4 FAIR 8 APR 9rn Bumper 2m 90yds Yld 1/1Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.4 29L 5th of 11 to Gaillimh A Run 11.4 THU 18 DEC 22 Bumper 1m 7f 111yds Yld 4/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.4 (H) 1 1/4L 3 1/2L 4L 4th to Jetara 11.8 NAV 27 NOV 22 8rn Bumper 2m Sft Continued Overleaf >>> 55

7.45pm RACE 8 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Phils Choice (Ire) 115

5 11-11

Owned by: Eric Newnham & Carol Hogan

f Bay by Doyen - Mayo Mystique (Heron Island) Colours: YELLOW, yellow & light green check sleeves, light green cap 3233r-p Bred by: Mr Thomas Moran P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Maiden was pulled-up over hurdles last time; too many question marks Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 8 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €5,617 Phils Choice 33/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.8 p.u. in race won by Harmonya Maker (FR) 11.5 FAIR 1 JAN 5rn hdl 2m 2f 68yds Sft 4/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.3 r.o. in race won by Elusive Guy 11.8 LIM 22 NOV 22 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 12/1 Miss P. Elvin 10.0 hd 1 1/4L 3rd to But What 10.7 here 12 OCT 22 10rn Bumper 2m Gd Miss P Elvin

12 Rhaenyra (Ire) 27

Hood, 5 11-11

Owned by: Murphys Law Syndicate

f Chesnut by Jet Away - Valentina Gaye (Snurge) Colours: DARK BLUE, white epaulettes, white cap, pink diamond Bred by: Ms Cecily Purcell C A Murphy WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Weakened badly to be beaten 32l on debut; has to improve enormously on that Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €200 Rhaenyra 11/2 Mr J.P. O’Rourke 11.0 (H) 31L 5th of 8 to Mirazur West 12.0 NAAS 30 MAR Bumper 2m 63yds Yld/Sft Mr B O’Neill

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13 Miss Gherkin (Ire) 31

4 11-03

Owned by: Maurice Sheehy

f Bay by The Gurkha - Hasanza (Mr Greeley) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green chevron, quartered cap Bred by: John O’Dwyer Peter Croke WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Maiden is capable of winning a standard bumper but has to improve plenty to take this Probable SP: 18/1 Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €1,160 Miss Gherkin 40/1 Mr H.C. Swan 10.9 4 1/2L 5th of 10 to The Yellow Clay 11.6 LIM 26 MAR Bumper 2m 50yds Sft 80/1 Shane Fenelon 10.3 3 1/2L 4L 2L 4th to The Yellow Clay 11.3 LEP 5 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Yld 28/1 Shane Fenelon 10.10 32L 8th of 10 to Cut The Rope (FR) 11.5 NAAS 8 JAN Bumper 1m 7f 194yds Sft Mr B Lawless

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H,T ON No. 3 HOOD ON No. 12

LAST YEAR 1st The Model Kingdom, 2nd Beyond Ambitious, 3rd Battling Bessie TRAINER Noel Meade WEIGHT 11-11 TIME 4 min. 19.6 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 2 Fun Fun Fun, 3 Junta Marvel, 7 Bold Reflection, Cuta Des As, Miss Agusta, 12 Fancy Girl, 14 Arctic Fly, 18 Miss Gherkin, 20 Brucio, Mi Lucky Cailin, 25 Rhaenyra, 50 Phils Choice, 200 Florance

RACE 8 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

Fun Fun Fun sets the standard on her Leopardstown Grade 2 win, for which she is unpenalised. However, her poor Cheltenham run raises questions and she is opposed with stablemate JUNTA MARVEL who impressed in a Limerick bumper on debut and could improve enough to take this. Bold Reflection is interesting, while Miss Agusta and Cuta Des As are closely matched. [Tyrone Molloy]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: JUNTA MARVEL Next Best: Fun Fun Fun SELECTION: FUN FUN FUN

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 3.40pm THE ADARE MANOR OPPORTUNITY SERIES FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE OF €30,000 (95-123) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 95-123. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 180 yards. €270 to enter, €30 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. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 22nd April). Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb. Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb.

No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated the 20th April. Adare Manor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and a €200 voucher to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 2: 4.15pm THE CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EBF AUCTION HURDLE SERIES FINAL OF €75,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€20,000)) (The Final of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250), Second will receive €15,000, Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and which, in the current season, have run in or been balloted from at least one qualifier race in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series and which have not, at any time, won a Listed or weight-for-age Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle race or which have not, at any time, won a Listed or Grade 1, 2, or 3 I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 180 yards. €675 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two or more hurdle races 7lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative). If purchased for not more than €30,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €15,000 allowed 4lb.

(The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once) (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Conversion Rates To Euro. (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2015 British Pound €1.29; 2016 British Pound €1.35; 2017 British Pound €1.18; 2018 British Pound €1.14; 2019 British Pound €1.11; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19. Exclusions - Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer at any time for €45,001 or more.

(See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Sales). HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to 25 or to such a lesser number as may be required the following procedures shall be applied for the elimination and balloting of horses:- (i) Runners will first be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not run. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit runners will then be reduced by balloting from among those horses that, in the opinion of the Handicappers, have the lowest adjusted ratings (having regard to the applicable sex allowance). The latest date for calculation of ratings is 10 a.m. on Thursday, 20th April. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in a hurdle race). Connolly’s Red Mills and Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, a Carr Day & Martin gift bag and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 3: 4.45pm THE LOUIS FITZGERALD HOTEL HURDLE OF €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Louis Fitzgerald Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. A hurdle for four years old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weightfor-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 180 yards. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Louis Fitzgerald Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and a hotel voucher to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 4: 5.20pm THE IRISH MIRROR NOVICE HURDLE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Mirror) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 180 yards. €750 to enter on April 5th, €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €12,500 if entered by April 20th.

Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Irish Mirror will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 5: 5.55pm THE LADBROKES PUNCHESTOWN GOLD CUP OF €300,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000), Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards.

About 3 miles 30 yards. €1,800 to enter on April 5th, €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €30,000 if entered by April 20th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, €150 to the winning groom and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 6: 6.30pm THE RACE & STAY AT PUNCHESTOWN CHAMPION I.N.H. FLAT RACE OF €100,000 (GRADE 1) (For The Conyngham *Cup) (Generously sponsored by Race & Stay) 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 only mares and geldings only that have not won a race 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 70 yards. €600 to enter on April 5th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €10,000 if entered by April 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st; Mares allowed 7lbs; Riders; Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. *A Perpetual Challenge Cup to be held by the owner of the winner until the following year. 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 in the following year to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co.Kildare. Race & Stay will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, €300 & a €200 Race & Stay voucher to both the winning groom and the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 7: 7.05pm THE HSS HIRE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €100,000 (GRADE A) (Registered as the L’Escargot Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by HSS Hire) 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 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 16th April 2023. About 2 miles 5 furlongs 50 yards. €500 to enter on April 12th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th and €100 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 the 17th April. Weights raised by 1lb. HSS Hire will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 8: 7.45pm THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK IRISH EBF MARES FLAT RACE OF €45,000 (GRADE 3) (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Registered as the Liss A Paoraigh Mares I.N.H. Flat Race) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550), Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race 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. About 2 miles 70 yards. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment). Weatherbys Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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Leinster & Ireland rugby player James Tracy raised an additional €21,925 from his brave February Freezebury Challenge.

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