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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 three 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. We really hope you enjoy everything that the Punchestown experience has to offer.

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Festival Thursday is all about stamina as the Grade 1 €300,000 Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle takes centre stage on day three. Again, I would like to welcome all the team from Ladbrokes who are long standing supporters of Punchestown backof to Punchestown, the Home of Irish Jump Racing. I would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our Dear Friends sponsors today and indeed over the five days for their continued support. It is their involvement that enables us to showcase the highest calibreHunt of equine and sporting talent bothatsides of the IrishRacecourse Sea, for the grand On behalf of the Kildare Club and the entire teamonhere Punchestown finale ofI’mthedelighted Irish jump to racing season. you Although the season is far from over as we all gather to celebrate welcome to the much-anticipated opening day of the 2023 the biggest week of the year on the Irish Racing Calendar, with over €3.3 million in prizemoney, featuring 12 Grade Punchestown Festival. We say it time and time again, although it really is the people that 1 Contests. make Punchestown, it simply would not be the same without you. We truly thank you for supporting these challenging times and forCross joiningCountry us today.

We really you enjoy Today also featuresus theinfamous Mongey Communications Chase for thehope La Touche Cup which everything that of thethe Punchestown experience to offer. favourite. Punchestown boasts the only is one of the highlights year at Punchestown andhas a spectator cross country course in Ireland, a race over four miles with 35 obstacles to be encountered it’s certainly hard Thethat thrilling renewal the Grade 1 €300,000 William Hill Champion Chase takes centre to believe this race often of produces the tightest of finishes. stage as the feature race on day one and I would like to welcome all the team from William The Goffs is scheduled to takeI place racing in the location of Hill Punchestown to the HomeSale of Irish Jump Racing. wouldthis alsoevening like toafter acknowledge andfitting thank all the Punchestown winner’stoday enclosure.

A selectover number bumper and point to point winners Itwho of our sponsors and indeed the of fivetopdays for their continued support. is have impressed over the last number of weeks will go under the hammer to the leading trainers, owners and their involvement that enables us to showcase the highest calibre of equine and sporting bloodstock in the industry. a fantastic andfinale we look forward welcoming many of them talentagents on both sides of theIt’sIrish Sea, forspectacle the grand of the Irish to jump racing season. back toWhilst the winner’s enclosure at Punchestown as their careers continue. the season is nearing the end, with over €3.3 million in prizemoney and 12 Grade 1 contests on offer perhaps the best is yet to come! It’s a week of celebration as we gather We’re thrilled to see such an array of notable entries from the U.K. throughout the week who are set to renew to celebrate one of the annual highlights on the Irish sporting calendar. rivalries again on Irish soil. The U.K. involvement is such an integral part of our festival and we sincerely thank all trainers, owners, jockeys and racing fans for making the extra effort to travel to Punchestown. We really do We’re to see such array notable entries fromjourney the U.K. throughout the hope you enjoythrilled the experience and weanwish you of every success and a safe home. week who are set to renew rivalries again on Irish soil. The U.K involvement is such an integral partFestival of our really festival and we sincerely thank owners, jockeys and racing The Punchestown is something to savour and all wetrainers, hope that you enjoy the action on and off enthusiasts the extra effort toalltravel to Punchestown.

We really do magic, hope you the track with a hostfor of making entertainment lined up for to enjoy.

Don’t miss a moment of the enjoy the enjoy the experience we wish success and a safe home. for Paddy Power Punchestown experience and and we very muchyou lookevery forward to welcoming youjourney back tomorrow Champion Hurdle Day. The next five days are something to savour and we hope that you enjoy the action on and off the track with a host of entertainment lined up for all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment KindestofRegards, the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and we very much look forward to Conor welcoming O’Neill, you back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Ladbrokes Gold Cup Punchestown CEO.on Day 2. the highlight

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The Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle of €20,000 (88-123) (Generously sponsored by Specialist Group) Specialist Group 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 €11,800 Second €4,000 Third €2,000 Fourth €1,000 Fifth €600 Sixth €400 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

four years old and upwards rated 88-123.

Declared 28 COLOURS / RIDER

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Distance 2m40y

Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 10

2m 40yds

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

7 12-00

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Bay by Yorgunnabelucky - She’s The Lady (Unfuwain) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap Mike O’Connor (5) 43u-8-1 Bred by: Mr R S Brookhouse Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Expensive to follow in bumpers, hacked up in a recent Tramore maiden hurdle, interesting Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €8,849 Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 10/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) won 16L 13L from Smooth Player 11.7 and Ned’s Legacy 10.11 TRAM 17 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 8/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 35L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Popova 11.5 THU 1 DEC 22 mdn hdl 1m 7f 199yds Yld 11/10Fav Miss J. Townend 11.11 u.r. in race won by Carcaci Castle 11.9 BELW 25 AUG 21 13rn Bumper 2m 212yds Gd

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Garrybello (Fr) 18

H,T, 5 12-00

Owned by: Ciaran John Mooney

g Bay by Ballingarry - Bel Jouvence (Nononito) Colours: WHITE, orange cross sashes, white & emerald green striped sleeves, emerald green cap -1p0-75 Bred by: Dominique Pinelli, Adrian Carroux Thomas Cooper KERRY RACING POST VERDICT Won twice over hurdles in France, has been taking steps in the right direction, needs more Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €25,470 Garrybello (FR) 2 N.H. wins €25,300.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 25/1 HR123 P. Byrnes 10.3 (H) 3 1/2L 5th of 11fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld 100/1 HR123 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (H) (TS) 12L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to Little Mixup 10.7 NAAS 26 FEB Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 109yds Yld 14/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 47L last of 10 to Fortunedefortunata 10.7 GAL 30 OCT 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Sft Philip Byrnes (5)

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Figaroc (Fr) 17

8 11-13

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Brown by Masterstroke - Oxyna (High Yield) Colours: PINK, light green spots, light green cap //-p814 Bred by: M Andre Marcel Pommerai W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Almost nothing to choose between him and Gordon Aura on Fairyhouse running, good chance Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €19,465 Figaroc (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 9/1 HR120 P. Townend 11.9 4 1/2L 3/4L nk 4th to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 4/1 P. Townend 11.4 won 1L 3/4L from Trust Me Nate (GB) 11.4 and Battle It Out 10.11 CLON 2 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 152yds Sft 14/1 B. Hayes 11.4 24L 8th of 15fn, 17rn to Doctor Bravo (FR) 11.12 DRYL 24 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft Brian Hayes

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Walnut Beach (Ire) 29

6 11-13

Owned by: Ms H Brassil

g Bay by Free Eagle - Ohio (Teofilo) Colours: BLACK & PINK HOOPS, black sleeves & cap 61430-6 Bred by: M Larkin, T Monaghan & Mabaki Inv Uc Patrick J Flynn WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Possibly a bit high in the weights since Cork win in November, has had recent Flat outing Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 31 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €26,115 Walnut Beach 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 C -- Handicap Rating 122 16/1 HR61 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.11 (BK) 20L 6th of 14 to Black Hawk Eagle 9.12 NAV 29 MAR hcp (47-70)1m 5f Hvy 14/1 HR123 G.B. Noonan 10.2 (BK) 42L 11th of 14 to Winter Fog 11.1 LEP 27 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 6/1 HR121 S. Fitzgerald 11.0 1/2L 1L 3rd to New Ross 10.0 THU 18 DEC 22 13rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 111yds Yld Gary Noonan (5)

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3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ifiwerearichman (Ire) 63

Hood, 5 11-12

Owned by: Capital Racing Syndicate

g Bay by Affinisea - Inquisitive Look (Montjeu) Colours: BLACK, pink stars, black sleeves, pink star on cap Mr R James (7) f031-24 Bred by: Miss R O’Neill Paul Nolan WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Down Royal maiden winner has held his own in better company since, worth considering Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €17,344 Ifiwerearichman 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 5/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0 (H) s/hd 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Sa Fureur 11.3 THU 23 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 154yds Gd 10/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.13 (H) 4 3/4L 2nd to Path D’oroux (FR) 11.11 NAV 21 JAN 6rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 170yds Sft 10/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.5 (H) won 9 1/2L 1/2L from Mollys Glory 11.1 and Black Bamboo 11.1 DRYL 26 DEC 22 7rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Sft

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Feu Du Bresil (Fr) 21

8 11-11

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Blue Bresil - Polyfleur (Poliglote) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap -5-5p21 Bred by: Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin Jack Foley W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Came good with a maiden win on heavy at Clonmel three weeks ago, further progress feasible Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €20,717 Feu Du Bresil (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 4/1 K. Callaghan 11.0 won 3 3/4L 3 1/4L from Fameaftertheglory (GB) 11.12 and Conyers Hill 11.4 CLON 6 APR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 121yds Hvy 15/2 J.B. Foley 11.4 25L 2nd to The Gunner Yeats 11.4 THU 13 MAR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 98yds Sft 11/2 P. Townend 11.12 p.u. in race won by Captains Nephew 11.12 CLON 16 FEB 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

7

Francois (Fr) 17

C,T, 8 11-11

Owned by: Francois Syndicate

g Chesnut by Muhtathir - Four Green (Green Tune) Colours: WHITE, royal blue triple diamond, royal blue sleeves, white seams, white cap, Mr B Dunleavy (7) royal blue diamond 050-355 Bred by: Gestut Zur Kuste AG & Riviera Equine S A R L Mary Ellen Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Course maiden winner over 2m4f last May, hard to fancy on his recent handicap chase form Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €64,869 Francois (FR) 1 flat win €14,000.00 2 N.H. wins €20,515.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120 6/1 HR112 R.J. Condon 9.12 (TS) 25L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Brandy Harbour (GB) 10.1 CK 10 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Yld 6/1 HR114 Mr B. Dunleavy 12.0 33L last of 5fn, 9rn to Battle Of Mirbat 11.1 LEP 6 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 97yds Yld 7/1 Mr B. Dunleavy 11.5 2 1/4L 27L 3rd to Saldier (FR) 11.12 THU 9 FEB 10rn beg.ch 2m 77yds Gd/Yld

8

Wild Shot (GB) 27

TStrap, 9 11-11

Owned by: Cathal McGuckin & Claire Wylie

g Brown by So You Think - Highland Shot (Selkirk) Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black stars on sleeves, white cap, black spots Ben Harvey (5) 4-96874 Bred by: Littleton Stud John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Heavily-raced ten-time winner including twice over hurdles, fit from action at Dundalk Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 92 runs, 10 wins, 31 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €89,363 Wild Shot (GB) 8 flat wins €48,866.00 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 18/1 HR59 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 (TS) 1 1/4L nk 4 1/4L 4th to Mephisto 9.10 DUN 31 MAR 11rn hcp (47-65)2m Std 14/1 HR61 Jessica O’Gorman 8.2 (TS) 4 1/4L 7th of 9 to S’all Good Man 8.13 DUN 16 MAR hcp 1m 4f Std 16/1 HR62 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 (TS) 7 1/4L 8th of 14 to Turf Range 9.4 DUN 3 MAR hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std

9

Broomfield Bijou (Ire) 13

5 11-09

Owned by: Raymond P Fitzgerald

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Aure Antique (Network) Colours: BLACK, pink disc, hooped sleeves, pink star on cap Luke Dempsey 543-521 Bred by: Herine Bloodstock J P Dempsey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Has plenty to spare when beating a very experienced mare at Ballinrobe, may be progressive Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €10,408 Broomfield Bijou 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 11/8 L.P. Dempsey 10.13 won 9L 33L from Banntown Girl 11.2 and Female Approach 11.2 BAL 14 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 98yds Sft 3/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.7 1/2L 2nd to We Got This 11.0 NAV 4 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 8/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.7 33L 5th of 11fn, 14rn to Hauturiere (FR) 11.7 FAIR 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 110yds Sft/Hvy

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Captains Nephew (Ire) 19

TStrap, 6 11-09

Owned by: T J Doran

g Chesnut by Mahler - Drumbug (Germany) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red star on cap 8357-16 Bred by: Mr Brendan Nolan P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Ran in the 4.50 here on Tuesday Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €8,448 Captains Nephew 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 14/1 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 (TS) 19L 6th of 16 to Monbeg Park(disq) 11.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 90yds Yld 17/2 HR108 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) won 18L 2 1/2L from Clodders Dream (GB) 11.12 and Castle Field Boy 11.12 CLON 16 FEB 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 33/1 HR109 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.5 (TS) 17L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Green Glory 10.7 LEP 29 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft P J O’Hanlon (5)

11 Clarens (Ire) 18

6 11-08

Owned by: Miracle Racing Syndicate

g Brown by Dream Ahead - Better Be Mine (Big Bad Bob) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white spots, white cap, emerald green spots Daniel King (5) 111-8-6 Bred by: Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc J P Flavin WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Went up 26lb for a hat-trick of handicap wins in the autumn of 2021, possibly too high Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €21,307 Clarens 3 N.H. wins €20,945.00 -- Handicap Rating 117 80/1 HR117 D. King 10.11 29L 6th of 8 to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.2 CK 9 APR hdl 2m Yld 11/1 HR118 D.E. Mullins 10.8 16L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Celestial Horizon 10.11 KILL 15 MAY 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Gd 4/1 HR109 J.B. Foley 11.1 won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Sil Ver Klass (FR) 10.13 and Ricky Langford 10.5 NAV 21 NOV 21 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd

12 Clonshire River (Ire) 93

TStrap, 6 11-07

Owned by: Crevan O’Grady & C O’Neill

g Bay by Pour Moi - Aiyana (Indian Haven) Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, hooped cap 1-43-9 Bred by: M G White Ltd Ricky Doyle Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Disappointing in a novice race in January, solid form prior to that in a couple of maidens Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,757 Clonshire River -- Handicap Rating 116 5/1 R.A. Doyle 11.7 29L last of 9 to The Gradual Slope 11.0 DRYL 24 JAN nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft 16/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.7 3L 13L 3rd to Dark Raven 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 22 21rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 22/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 s/hd 1L 4L 4th to The Big Doyen(disq) 11.12 here 29 NOV 22 20rn mdn hdl 2m 57yds Yld/Sft

13 Fascinating Shadow (Ire) 132

5 11-07

Owned by: Great White Shark Syndicate

g Bay by Fascinating Rock - Golden Shadow (Selkirk) Colours: RED, yellow sleeves, red cap, yellow diamond 147756Jody McGarvey Bred by: Max Morris John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Showed good form at around time this last year, set stiff task over hurdles later on Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €21,763 Fascinating Shadow 2 flat wins €10,425.40 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 15/2 HR80 C.D. Hayes 8.8 8 1/2L 6th of 8 to Freescape (GB) 10.4 DUN 16 DEC 22 hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 20/1 J.C. Gainford 11.9 29L 5th of 6 to Tax For Max (GER) 11.9 here 29 NOV 22 hdl 2m 57yds Yld/Sft B. Hughes 11.2 31L 7th of 8 to Fennor Cross 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 NOV 22 nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 87yds Gd

14 Gentleman Joe (GB) 17

TStrap, 5 11-07

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Authorized - Bella Lulu (Iffraaj) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Rachael Blackmore 348-0-7 Bred by: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Lightly raced over hurdles, behind Gordons Aura, Figaroc and Brookie at Fairyhouse Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €10,531 Gentleman Joe (GB) 1 flat win €3,852.30 -- Handicap Rating 116 11/1 HR116 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) 16L 7th of 15fn, 19rn to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 16/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 (TS) 33L 11th of 27 to High Definition 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 13L 8th of 16fn, 18rn to Icare Allen (FR) 11.2 LEP 27 DEC 21 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

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3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Golf Marin (Fr) 18

TStrap, 7 11-07

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by No Risk At All - Angesse (Indian River) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 44-2261 Bred by: Yannick Fouin, Frederick Duvivier Mark Walsh A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Reverted from chasing to win a Fairyhouse maiden, may have turned a corner belatedly Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €18,675 Golf Marin (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 10/1 HR109 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) won 3 3/4L 5 1/2L from Striking (FR) 11.12 and I Am Fortunata 11.12 FAIR 9 APR 21rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 5/1 HR109 K.C. Sexton 11.7 (TS) 30L 6th of 8 to Whiskeywealth 11.9 CLON 16 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 106yds Sft 9/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 (TS) 25L 2nd to Chavez 11.12 FAIR 25 JAN 16rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy

16 Ideal Pal (Ire) 28

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, em green stars on sleeves, em green star on cap 200-3f2 Bred by: Larry Mulvany Conor Orr Cian Michael Collins MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Much better known as a six-time winner on the Flat, hurdles form not very convincing Probable SP: 25/1 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

17 The Dasher Conway (Ire) 38

8 11-06

Owned by: P & G Callaghan Windows

g Bay by Ask - Lead’er Inn (Supreme Leader) Colours: WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, black seams on sleeves, yellow cap Keith Donoghue 24004-f Bred by: Mrs P and Philip Heaney Mrs Gillian Callaghan MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Two creditable runs over hurdles last autumn, tries again after unproductive chasing spell Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €16,315 The Dasher Conway 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 4/1 HR115 K.M. Donoghue 11.13 fell in race won by Misty Hollow 10.4 NAV 20 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Hvy 50/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 7L 15L 5 1/2L 4th to Appreciate It 11.12 here 19 DEC 22 9rn beg.ch 2m Sft 125/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 64L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 NAV 27 NOV 22 beg.ch 2m 1f Sft

18 Brookie (Ire) 17

TStrap, 6 11-05

Owned by: Abigail Rugg

g Bay by Policy Maker - Presenting d’Azy (Presenting) Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE QUARTERED, white armlet, dark blue cap Liam McKenna (5) 12-70f6 Bred by: Arthur Fennelly A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Capable of a good run but needs to reverse Fairyhouse form with Gordons Aura and Figaroc Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €14,543 Brookie 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 9/1 HR114 P.J. Carberry 11.3 (TS) 14L 6th of 15fn, 19rn to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 9/1 P.J. Carberry 11.12 (TS) fell in race won by Solness (FR) 11.12 LEP 6 MAR 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld 22/1 P.J. Carberry 11.12 (TS) 49L 11th of 13fn, 16rn to Grandero Bello (FR) 11.12 GOW 18 FEB beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

19 Clever Currency (Ire) 52

TStrap, 6 11-05

Owned by: Force Fifteen Syndicate

g Chesnut by Red Jazz - Saffey of Nowhere (Intikhab) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED HOOPS, red cap f475-71 Danny Mullins Bred by: Sean Foley Paul W Flynn LONGFORD RACING POST VERDICT Improved form when made all for a handsome win at Leopardstown last month, 9lb higher now Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 27 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €18,005 Clever Currency 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 14/1 HR105 B.P. Kennedy 11.8 (TS) won 8L 1 1/4L from Razdan 11.10 and Firstman (FR) 10.13 LEP 6 MAR 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd/Yld 20/1 HR106 B.P. Kennedy 11.9 (TS) 10L 7th of 16 to Luimneach 11.6 NAAS 11 FEB hcp hdl (80-109)1m 7f 123yds Yld 2/1Fav HR47 R. Whearty 8.6 (TS) 2 3/4L 5th of 13 to Getaway Queen 9.6 DUN 16 NOV 22 hcp (47-65)2m Std

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The Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle (88-123) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

20 Too Bright (Ire) 21

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

5 11-04

Owned by: Albert Dravins & Eamonn Scanlon

g Bay by Fulbright - Galeaza (Galileo) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange cross of lorraine & sleeves, quartered cap Denis O’Regan 0-56302 Bred by: Denis McDonnell Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off over 2m4f on his last hurdles run, returned to form on the Flat at Bellewstown Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €21,200 Too Bright 1 flat win €5,900.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 10/1 HR63 C.T. Keane 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Theonewedreamof 9.11 BELW 6 APR 16rn hcp (47-65)1m 6f 70yds Hvy 66/1 HR116 S.D. Torrens 10.4 (TS) 67L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 9.12 FAIR 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 23yds Yld 9/1 HR63 Sam Ewing 9.9 (TS) 3/4L 5L 3rd to Vee Dancer 9.2 DUN 15 FEB 13rn hcp (47-70)2m Std

21 Itwasfate (GB) 122

6 11-03

Owned by: Roger Kissane

g Bay by Passing Glance - Grandma Griffiths (Eagle Eyed) Colours: RED & BLACK CHECK, red sleeves, black cap, red star Conor Brassil (5) f21437- Bred by: M and Mrs Watson Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Maiden winner on good ground last summer, placed on heavy in a Gowran handicap in November Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €13,177 Itwasfate (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 15/2 HR112 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 20L 7th of 14 to Tullypole Annie 11.1 LEP 26 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 9/1 HR112 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Marelly 10.7 GOW 26 NOV 22 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 4/1 HR112 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 4L 3 1/4L ns 4th to One Last Tango 11.7 WEX 31 OCT 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 100yds Hvy

22 Listentillitellyea (Ire) 17

7 11-03

Owned by: Mayo Meath Men Partnership

g Brown by Pushkin - Crescendor (Lavirco) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop & armlet, striped cap Darragh O’Keeffe 28326-0 Bred by: Clongiffin Stud Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Maiden has been placed six times over hurdles, held by several of these on Fairyhouse form Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 16 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €13,851 Listentillitellyea -- Handicap Rating 112 25/1 HR113 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 23L 11th of 15fn, 19rn to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft Darragh O’Keeffe 10.6 18L 6th of 13 to Seddon 10.12 CHELTENHAM 21 OCT 22 hcp hdl (0-140)2m 3f 200yds Gd /Frm 13/2 HR109 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.0 1 3/4L 2nd to Skippin Court 10.5 LIST 24 SEP 22 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

23 Gordons Aura (Ire) 17

4 11-01

Owned by: Michael Phillips

g Bay by Golden Horn - Sequined (Street Cry) Colours: DARK GREEN, white stars, white sleeves, dark blue chevrons, dark blue cap, white star 431973 Bred by: Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not beaten far in seventh in the Boodles, closely matched with Figaroc on Fairyhouse form Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €13,396 Gordons Aura 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 11/1 HR116 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.6 4 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft Sam Ewing 10.6 5L 7th of 20fn, 21rn to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.6 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Sft 15/2 HR64 Sam Ewing 9.10 15L 9th of 13 to Satono Chevalier 10.1 DUN 15 FEB hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std Jordan Gainford

24 By Your Side (GB) 8

4 10-11

Owned by: Kieron Gammell

g Bay by Lope De Vega - Indiscrete (Siyouni) Colours: DARK GREEN, white star, white stars on sleeves, white cap, dark green star 334213 Bred by: Stone Roses Bloodstock Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Took nine races for him to win over hurdles, fair third in a Cheltenham handicap last week Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 24 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €29,162

By Your Side (GB) 3 flat wins €11,287.80 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 Mr Ben Bromley 10.7 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Black Poppy (GB) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 19 APR 13rn hcp hdl (0-135)2m 179yds Gd 6/4 HR110 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 won s/hd 1 3/4L from The Lovely Man 11.2 and Night Sparkle 11.0 NAAS 30 MAR 23rn mdn hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft 4/1 HR107 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Carbon King 11.5 NAV 20 MAR 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy

Danny Gilligan (7)

25 Snapius (Ire) 35

4 10-09

Owned by: Fiveohclock Syndicate

g Bay by Buratino - Snap Alam (Alamshar) Colours: PINK, white seams, pink sleeves, white cap Gavin Brouder (5) 494-351 Bred by: J P Farrell J A Nash KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT 3lb higher than when third in a C&D handicap in January, Cork maiden winner five weeks ago Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €33,009 Snapius 2 flat wins €14,160.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 100/30 HR110 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 won 1/2L 2L from Calico (FR) 11.0 and Carslake (GB) 11.0 CK 23 MAR 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy B. Hughes 11.0 (CP) 48L 5th of 9 to Bo Zenith (FR) 11.8 HAYDOCK PARK 18 FEB hdl 1m 7f 144yds Gd /Sft 8/1 HR109 G. Brouder 11.0 2 1/2L 3L 3rd to Theonewedreamof 10.2 here 30 JAN 9rn hcp hdl 2m Sft Continued Overleaf >>>

3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER RESERVES

26 Vischio (Ire) 146

6 11-03

Owned by: Goatsbridge Syndicate

f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Drifting Mist (Muhtathir) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & BLACK CHECK, black diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap, black diamonds 971489Bred by: Kildaragh Stud R Donohoe KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT First reserve, useful dual-purpose type, most recent win was on good ground last summer Probable SP: No Odds Career record 34 runs, 5 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €45,348 Vischio 2 flat wins €12,390.00 3 N.H. wins €20,650.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 40/1 HR74 M.P. Sheehy 8.8 25L last of 9 to Ceallach 9.1 DUN 2 DEC 22 hcp 1m 4f Std 10/1 HR112 B.J. Cooper 10.8 14L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Clifton Warrior (GB) 11.7 CLON 17 NOV 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 61yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR75 M.P. Sheehy 8.10 1/2L hd 3L 4th to Lunar Power 9.4 CLON 1 SEP 22 9rn Ext hcp 2m 82yds Gd R Deegan

27 It’sallabouteve (Ire) 17

7 11-01

Owned by: Mrs Elizabeth Stack

f Bay by Doyen - Afdala (Hernando) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white striped sleeves, yellow cap, dark blue spots Ambrose McCurtin -6p-424 Bred by: Sunnyhill Stud Brendan Maurice Walsh CORK RACING POST VERDICT Second reserve, mare has shown a consistent standard of form on her last three starts Probable SP: No Odds Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €16,597 It’sallabouteve 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 110 8/1 HR109 A. McCurtin 12.0 1 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Skinnider 10.4 CK 10 APR 20rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft C 7/1 HR107 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.7 4L 2nd to Cafe Con Leche 11.12 LIM 26 MAR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Sft 14/1 HR107 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 8L 1 1/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Clever Currency 11.8 LEP 6 MAR 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd/Yld M

28 Charcor (Ire) 697

TStrap, 9 11-01 Y

Owned by: John B O’Hagan

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g Bay by Choisir - Sanadaat (Green Desert) Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE HOOPS, yellow sleeves, purple cap MY 20-01/- Bred by: Minch Bloodstock And Castletown Stud Martin Brassil KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Third reserve, useful on Flat, absent since a hurdle win at Kelso in May 2021, new stable Probable SP: No Odds CY Career record 27 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €78,436 CMY Charcor 3 flat wins €34,037.00 1 N.H. win €6,119.10 -- Handicap Rating 110 Mr J. C. Bowen 10.13 won 3/4L 1L from Trailboss 11.4 and My Macho Man 10.7 KELSO 30 MAY 21 13rn nov.hdl 2m 51yds Gd 40/1 HR118 D.E. Mullins 11.11 (CP) 44L 20th of 21fn, 22rn to Jiving Jerry 10.5 here 29 APR 21 hcp hdl (88-123)2m 40yds Yld K 13/2 P.D. Kennedy 12.0 (TS) 58L 10th of 16fn, 18rn to Eskylane 12.0 here 14 OCT 20 mdn hdl 2m Yld H,T ON No. 2 HOOD ON No. 5 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7, 16 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 28

LAST YEAR 1st Broomfield Hall, 2nd Gin Coco, 3rd Pike County TRAINER J.P.Dempse WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 3 min. 58.6 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 6 Gordons Aura, 7 Broomfield Bijou, Figaroc, 8 Feu Du Bresil, Golf Marin, 10 Aslukwoodhavit, 12 Brookie, By Your Side, Garrybello, 14 Clever Currency, Ifiwerearichman, Too Bright, 16 Clonshire River, Gentleman Joe, Snapius, Walnut Beach, 20 Fascinating Shadow, The Dasher Conway, 25 Captains Nephew, Clarens, Ideal Pal, Itwasfate, 33 Listentillitellyea, Wild Shot, 50 Francois

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

The father-and-son Dempsey combination cracked this puzzle last year and may have the solution now with BROOMFIELD BIJOU who trounced the odds-on favourite in a recent mares’ maiden. Gordons Aura and Figaroc are potentially the key horses for the Elliott and Mullins camps respectively and are very closely matched on Fairyhouse form. Tony Martin’s Golf Marin could feature after a confidence-boosting maiden win.

Ifiwerearichman appeals with Rob James claiming a very valuable 7lb. [Alan Sweetman]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: BROOMFIELD BIJOU Next Best: Figaroc

SELECTION: FIGAROC

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4.15pm RACE 2

Trifecta Placepot

The Pigsback.com Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000 (Grade B)

(Registered as the Black Hills Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored

by Pigsback.com) Pigsback.com will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, a €150 Pigsback voucher and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €29,500 Second €10,000 Third €5,000 Fourth €2,500 Fifth €1,500 Sixth €1,000 Race conditions An extended handicap steeple-

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chase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 20th April 2023 (150 = 11st 12lbs).

COLOURS / RIDER

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

2m

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Coeur Sublime (Ire) 43

TStrap, 8 11-12

Owned by: C Jones

g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Love Knot (Lomitas) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop 72f4-20 Bred by: Mr Paul Croke Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Too classy to leave out of calculations but he’s beginning to frustrate. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €158,043 Coeur Sublime 1 flat win €7,700.00 3 N.H. wins €46,410.00 D -- Handicap Rating 150 Ben Harvey 11.7 (TS) 40L 12th of 12fn, 19rn to Maskada (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft 1/2Fav HR155 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 (TS) nk 2nd to Rebel Gold 11.1 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn chse Grade 3 2m Yld 18/1 HR152 B.J. Cooper 11.12 (TS) 11L 3L hd 4th to Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld Ben Harvey (5)

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Dinoblue (Fr) 18

6 11-09

Owned by: John P McManus

f Chesnut by Doctor Dino - Blue Aster (Astarabad) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 412-221 Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited Mark Walsh W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Left clear at Fairyhouse but would probably have won anyway; 7lb rise is fair. Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €88,137 Dinoblue (FR) 3 N.H. wins €41,595.00 -- Handicap Rating 147 1/1Fav HR140 M.P. Walsh 11.12 won 9 1/2L 10L from Pats Choice 9.10 and Mount Brown 10.4 FAIR 9 APR 9rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 105yds Yld/Sft Luke Dempsey 10.13 6 1/2L 2nd to Maskada (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 19rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft 4/5Fav L.P. Dempsey 10.7 3 3/4L 2nd to Magic Daze 10.11 NAAS 11 FEB 6rn chse Listed 2m Yld

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Grange Walk (Ire) 47

Blinkers, 8 11-06

Owned by: E Gleeson

g Chesnut by Thewayyouare - A Woman In Love (Muhtarram) Colours: WHITE, black star, hooped sleeves, black star on cap Liam Quinlan (5) 8374-f1 Bred by: Edward Gleeson John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Jumped better in the blinkers when staying on best at Gowran; up 7lb for that. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 40 runs, 5 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €122,611 Grange Walk 5 N.H. wins €66,965.00 D -- Handicap Rating 144 20/1 HR137 L. Quinlan 11.7 (BK) won 2 1/4L 5 1/2L from Minx Tiara 11.8 and Shakeytry 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR137 L. Quinlan 11.0 fell in race won by Final Orders (GB) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB 12rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld 14/1 HR138 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 4L 7L 1 1/4L 4th to Final Orders (GB) 11.3 LEP 26 DEC 22 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld

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Hollow Games (Ire) 44

TStrap, 7 11-04

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Beat Hollow - I’m Grand (Raise A Grand) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Danny Gilligan (7) 33514-p Bred by: Miss Margaret Wall Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Contested Grade 1s the last twice and this mark is okay given his highs over hurdles. Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 11 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 45 % Prize-money earned €80,484 Hollow Games 5 N.H. wins €44,840.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 142 D. N. Russell 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by El Fabiolo (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft 9/2 D.F. O’Regan 11.12 (TS) 2 1/4L 7 1/2L 12L 4th to Saint Roi (FR) 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 22 5rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 7/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (TS) won 4L 5L from Heart Wood (FR) 11.4 and Get My Drift (FR) 11.12 NAV 13 NOV 22 11rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld

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Call Me Lyreen (Ire) 43

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

CPiece, 7 11-02

Owned by: Lyreen Syndicate

g Bay by Court Cave - Mooneys Valley (Dilshaan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap 122f5-7 Bred by: William Flood Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Good first half of the season but now has to steady the ship after recent failures. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 19 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 31 % Prize-money earned €151,216 Call Me Lyreen 6 N.H. wins €136,290.00 D -- Handicap Rating 140 Sam Ewing 11.4 (CP) 25L 7th of 12fn, 19rn to Maskada (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Sft 15/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 (CP) 29L last of 5fn, 6rn to Adamantly Chosen 11.1 here 12 OCT 22 nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Gd 13/2 D.N. Russell 10.13 (CP) fell in race won by Easy Game (FR) 11.8 LIST 18 SEP 22 4rn chse 2m 4f Gd Jordan Gainford

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Douglas Talking (Ire) 14

TStrap, 7 10-11

Owned by: The Bristol Boys & Russell

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Look Who’s Talking (King’s Theatre) Colours: WHITE, hollow circles (red, grey, turquoise, teal), red sleeve, teal sleeve, black cap, white peak & button.

157-112 Bred by: Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Lucinda Russell GB RACING POST VERDICT A late mistake perhaps cost him when reeled in late on at Aintree; big shout. Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 14 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €73,720 Douglas Talking 6 N.H. wins €46,961.80 -- Handicap Rating 135 Stephen Mulqueen 11.0 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Dancing On My Own 11.10 AINTREE 13 APR 13rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Gd /Sft Patrick Wadge 10.11 (TS) won 13L 13L from Gamaret (FR) 11.2 and Heartbreak Kid 10.13 SANDOWN PARK 7 MAR 4rn hcp chse (0-125)1m 7f 99yds Gd /Sft Derek Fox 11.12 (TS) won 8 1/2L 14L from Champ de Gane (FR) 11.10 and Wheelbahri (GB) 11.10 AYR 14 FEB 4rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 110yds Gd /Sft Derek Fox

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Brandy Harbour (GB) 17

Hood, 9 10-05

Owned by: Latin Partnership

g Bay by Schiaparelli - Kallisti (Kalanisi) Colours: DARK BLUE, white star, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap 1f-45u1 Diarmuid Moloney (7) Bred by: Michael Ward Mrs Grainne M O’Connor GALWAY RACING POST VERDICT Won well at Cork but a 12lb rise spells danger in this warmer company. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €46,683 Brandy Harbour (GB) 4 N.H. wins €34,810.00 D -- Handicap Rating 129 14/1 HR117 D. Moloney 10.1 (H) won 12L 1L from Minx Tiara 11.7 and All Those Years (GB) 11.5 CK 10 APR 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Yld 8/1 HR118 D. Moloney 10.0 u.r. in race won by Grange Walk 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 18/5 HR118 D. Moloney 10.7 (H) 26L 5th of 6fn, 9rn to Union Park (FR) 10.2 THU 23 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 149yds Gd

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The Greek (Ire) 41 Owned by: It Takes Allsorts Syndicate

B,T, 7 10-05

g Chesnut by Leading Light - Ballydunne Present (Presenting) Colours: YELLOW, black disc, black & white striped sleeves & cap Corey McGivern (7) f612p-1 Bred by: Gerard Murphy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Tricky customer but no surprise to see him smuggled into contention. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 23 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €40,211 The Greek 3 N.H. wins €23,649.00 D -- Handicap Rating 129 3/1 HR122 D.F. O’Regan 11.11 (BK) (TS) won 1 1/4L 10L from Chameron (FR) 11.4 and Carrig Sam 11.12 DRYL 17 MAR 5rn nov.ch 2m 3f 140yds Sft 8/1 HR122 J.W. Kennedy 11.9 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Broomfield Hall 11.9 FAIR 15 NOV 22 7rn nov.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR120 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Now Where Or When 11.5 DRYL 4 NOV 22 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

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Espion Du Chenet (Fr) 47

C,T, 9 10-03

Owned by: Nicholas Teehan

g Chesnut by Sunday Break - Reine Irlandaise (Lost World) Colours: WHITE, royal blue disc & chevrons on sleeves, white cap 465-72p Bred by: Har du Chenet Louise G Lyons KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Can give his running under these conditions but perhaps vulnerable from a win perspective. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 43 runs, 7 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €107,683 Espion Du Chenet (FR) 7 N.H. wins €84,220.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 127 12/1 HR128 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.3 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Grange Walk 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR128 C.M. Quirke 11.3 (CP) (TS) 8L 2nd to Union Park (FR) 10.2 THU 23 FEB 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 149yds Gd 20/1 HR129 C.M. Quirke 10.4 (CP) (TS) 7 3/4L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Final Orders (GB) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld Phillip Enright

10 Whiskeywealth (Ire) 18

7 10-03

Owned by: Eamonn Hickey & Ger Finn Partnership

g Bay by Yeats - Quiet Thought (Bob Back) Colours: DARK BLUE, red sleeves, check cap Mike O’Connor (5) 53-113f Bred by: Ms C Corrigan & Tom Conway Terence O’Brien CORK RACING POST VERDICT About a length up on Dinoblue when falling late on at Fairyhouse; progressing well. Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €24,798 Whiskeywealth 3 N.H. wins €19,175.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 11/2 HR124 J.P. Shinnick 10.3 fell in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR 9rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 105yds Yld/Sft 1/1Fav HR112 J.P. Shinnick 11.12 4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Cafe Con Leche 11.12 LIM 26 MAR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Sft 85/40Fav HR116 M.P. O’Connor 11.9 won 2 1/4L 7L from Joy Of Life 11.5 and Bonnie Kellie 11.0 CLON 16 FEB 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 106yds Sft Continued Overleaf >>>

4.15pm RACE 2 COLOURS

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11 Fighting Fit (GB) 19

C,T, 8 10-01

Owned by: John P McManus

g Brown by Kayf Tara - Moyliscar (Terimon) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star.

2-115-f Bred by: Mrs Caroline George J P Dempsey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Below best this season; cheekpieces could give him a lift but others appeal more. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €37,565 Fighting Fit (GB) 4 N.H. wins €31,860.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 125 9/1 HR126 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.5 (TS) fell in race won by Gain De Cause (FR) 10.0 FAIR 8 APR 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 150yds Sft 9/1 HR126 L.P. Dempsey 11.10 (TS) 19L 5th of 6fn, 9rn to Gevrey (FR) 11.12 LIM 23 OCT 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Sft 13/8Fav HR119 L.P. Dempsey 11.8 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Kalkas (FR) 11.7 and Alice Avril (FR) 11.3 LEP 6 MAR 22 7rn nov.ch 2m 1f Yld Luke Dempsey

12 Sil Ver Klass (Fr) 47

TStrap, 9 10-01

Owned by: Mulvany’s Bar Syndicate

g Bay by Noroit - Belle Et Polie (Poliglote) Colours: RED, large black spots, halved sleeves, black cap, red star 261p-04 Bred by: M Georges Massa A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not been at his best since winning at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding) earlier in the season. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 57 runs, 6 wins, 25 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €124,749 Sil Ver Klass (FR) 2 flat wins €12,810.00 4 N.H. wins €55,772.00 D -- Handicap Rating 125 25/1 HR127 P.J. Carberry 11.2 (TS) 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 13L 4th to Grange Walk 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR128 P.J. Carberry 10.10 (TS) 65L last of 11fn, 12rn to Final Orders (GB) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld 8/1 HR128 P.J. Carberry 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Final Orders (GB) 11.3 LEP 26 DEC 22 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld Peter Carberry

13 Bold Emperor (Ire) 19

10 10-00

Owned by: Fenian Reilly

g Bay by Galileo - Bastet (Giant’s Causeway) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, red sleeves, quartered cap Darragh O’Keeffe 0276-6D Bred by: Dayton Investments Ltd Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has struggled since hit by the handicapper for his clearcut win at Wexford last summer. Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 39 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €56,365 Bold Emperor 3 N.H. wins €27,478.00 D -- Handicap Rating 122 20/1 HR122 Miss S. Ahern (disq) 10.11 39L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Gain De Cause (FR) 10.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 150yds Sft 40/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 27L last of 6fn, 9rn to Gevrey (FR) 11.12 LIM 23 OCT 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Sft 8/1 HR126 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.12 53L last of 7 to Jeremys Flame 11.12 GAL 4 OCT 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 110yds Sft

14 The Folkes Tiara (Ire) 122

TStrap, 7 10-00

Owned by: DWPJ Investments Ltd

g Bay by Shirocco - The Folkes Choice (King’s Theatre) Colours: RED & BLACK CHEVRONS, quartered cap Rachael Blackmore 442242- Bred by: Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT 5lb out of the weights and still a maiden, but his Leopardstown second was encouraging. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 8 runs, 8 places Prize-money earned €13,764 The Folkes Tiara -- Handicap Rating 119 5/1 HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.2 (TS) 4L 2nd to Final Orders (GB) 11.3 LEP 26 DEC 22 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 11/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 16L 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to Jody Ted 11.12 CLON 8 DEC 22 14rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 15/8Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Gold Cup Bailly (FR) 11.12 WEX 30 OCT 22 12rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 4, 6, 12, 14 BLINKERS ON No. 3 CPiece ON No. 5 HOOD ON No. 7 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 8 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9, 11 Long Handicap: Bold Emperor 9-12 (138), The Folkes Tiara 9-9 (135)

LAST YEAR 1st Magic Daze, 2nd Mt Leinster, 3rd Sil Ver Klass TRAINER Henry de Bromhead WEIGHT 11-4 TIME 4 min. 6.0 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 3 Dinoblue, 5 Douglas Talking, Hollow Games, 7 Whiskeywealth, 10 Coeur Sublime, Grange Walk, The Folkes Tiara, 16 Brandy Harbour, The Greek, 20 Call Me Lyreen, Espion Du Chenet, Fighting Fit, 25 Sil Ver Klass, 33 Bold Emperor

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 VERDICTDOUGLAS

A very competitive handicap.

TALKING looks seriously progressive despite coming up just shy at Aintree and, provided he doesn’t get embroiled in a scrap for early supremacy, this front-runner can make another bold bid. Dinoblue is up 7lb for Fairyhouse but she has the potential to rate higher again, while Hollow Games is an intriguing contender on his downgrade from Grade 1 company.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: DOUGLAS TALKING Next Best: Dinoblue SELECTION: DINOBLUE

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Winner €17,700 Second €6,000 Third €3,000 Fourth €1,500 Fifth €900 Sixth €600 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old

STEEPLECHASE FENCE THE GALWAY DOUBLE

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

Mares allowed 7lbs.

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LAUREL HEDGE RUBY’S DOUBLE JOE’S JUMP

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DROP BANK BIRCH BARRELLS

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THE MONGEY STONE WALL JOE’S JUMP RUBY’S DOUBLE

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LIMERICK LAUREL HEDGE CHELTENHAM BANK UP BANK

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THE OLD DOUBLE RISK OF THUNDER FENCE LAUREL BANK

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The Mongey Communication Cross Country Steeplechase for the La Touche Cup 4 Miles 2 Furlongs

THE GALWAY DOUBLE THE GALWAY DOUBLE DROP FENCE

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BIRCH BARRELS POINT TO POINT FENCE STEEPLECHASE FENCE

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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Distance 4m2f

Fences 11, 12, 27, 28 & 29 are bypassed on the Right Hand Side Fences 30, 31, 32 & 34 are bypassed on the Left Hand Side

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Stealthy Tom (Ire) 17

CPiece, 8 12-03

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Yeats - Hi Native (Be My Native) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 7p21-10 Bred by: K McManus E Bolger LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Won 3m1f event over this course in February, kept ticking over with a handicap hurdle run Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €28,692 Stealthy Tom 4 N.H. wins €24,780.00 C 8/1 HR98 T. Joseph Kelly 10.10 19L 11th of 20 to Skinnider 10.4 CK 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 8/1 S.D. Torrens 12.0 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Singing Banjo 11.7 and Artic Pearl (GB) 10.13 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld 5/4Fav HR96 S. Fitzgerald 10.10 (CP) won 2 3/4L 12L from Presenting Cody 10.11 and Shes Some Doll 11.4 KILL 15 MAY 22 15rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd Mr H C Swan (5)

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Alpha Male (Fr) 28

CPiece, 12 11-12

Owned by: Jonny Adams

g Bay by Poliglote - Arzuaga (Alflora) Colours: PINK, large white spots, white spots on sleeves, pink cap, white spots Peter Maher KILDARE 4211-00 Bred by: Mme M Campbell Andenaes & P Rey

Mr T Power Roche (7) R ACING POST VERDICT Useful form over orthodox fences at this track, struggled over this course in February Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €30,670 Alpha Male (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,730.00 C -- Handicap Rating 95 50/1 HR95 J.J. Slevin 12.0 (CP) 64L last of 13fn, 18rn to Kings Halo 11.9 LIM 30 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft 40/1 D. Meyler 11.11 (CP) 65L 11th of 14fn, 20rn to Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB chse 3m 1f Yld 10/1 HR95 D. Meyler 11.0 (CP) won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from I’ll Be That Lady 11.7 and An Droichead Eile 11.3 here 28 MAY 22 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 5f Gd

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Clonguile Way (Ire) 33

10 11-12

Owned by: Warts Syndicate

g Bay by Double Eclipse - Massini Flyer (Dr Massini) Colours: RED, black seams, black sleeves, white stars, black cap, white star 5052-49 Bred by: Breda O’Keeffe John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Best form this term when second over 4m at Kelso, fourth to Stealthy Tom here in February Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 38 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €43,105 Clonguile Way 4 N.H. wins €24,190.00 C -- Handicap Rating 104 Mr Peter Jay Kavanagh 10.1 42L 9th of 10 to Elvis Mail (FR) 11.2 KELSO 25 MAR hcp chse 3m 2f 39yds Sft 28/1 HR105 Mr A. Harvey 11.7 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld Sean Bowen 10.2 6L 2nd to Flower of Scotland (FR) 10.2 KELSO 4 DEC 22 13rn hcp chse (0-140)4m 90yds Sft Mr A Harvey (7)

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Michael’s Pick (Ire) 33

C,T, 9 11-12

Owned by: Mrs D A Love

g Chesnut by Presenting - Boragh Thyme (Simply Great) Colours: MAROON, emerald green striped sleeves, quartered cap 0p-4755 Bred by: Cathy Sammon Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT 80-1 second in this race in 2021, held by Vital Island on recent form, ran in Ladies’ Cup Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €15,288 Michael’s Pick 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 (PtoP) 5/1 Ms C Skerry 26L 5th to Woodbrook Boy LISRONAGH 25-MAR-23 6r5f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 M J Love 13L 5th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 10/1 A Murphy 2 3/4L 7th to Vital Island KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 11r7f Open 3m 4f Yld/Sft Eoin Walsh (5)

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Midnight Maestro (GB) 54

11 11-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Midnight Legend - Calamintha (Mtoto) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star Mr D O’Connor p00-6fp Bred by: Pitchall Stud E Bolger LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Won over 3m1f here last season, doubts raised by subsequent form, reportedly bled latest Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 37 runs, 7 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €74,053 Midnight Maestro (GB) 7 N.H. wins €59,506.70 C -- Handicap Rating 118 18/1 HR118 T. Joseph Kelly 10.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Kalli’s Quest 9.7 NAV 4 MAR 12rn hcp chse 3m Yld 17/2 T. Joseph Kelly 11.7 fell in race won by Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld 40/1 HR127 T. Joseph Kelly 11.3 97L 6th of 7fn, 10rn to Stumptown 10.9 THU 22 JAN hcp chse 2m 5f 162yds Yld

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Vital Island (Ire) 46

TStrap, 11 11-12

Owned by: R P O’Keeffe

g Bay by Trans Island - Persian Pearl (Hurricane Sky) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, mauve sash & sleeves, emerald green cap Mr B O Walsh (7) u53-311 Bred by: Mr Thomas Hughes R P O’Keeffe WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Won the 3m Ladies’ Cup here 12 months ago, in action here on Tuesday bidding for repeat Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €18,412 Vital Island 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 C (PtoP) 5/4FF T P Roche won 5L 2L from A Rated and Old Style Humor LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 7/4FF B O Walsh won s/hd from Space Cadet and The Red Menace KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 11r7f Open 3m 4f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 9/2 J W Hendrick 12L 3rd to Brain Power TYRELLA 28-JAN-23 8r6f Open 3m Gd

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An Droichead Eile (Ire) 67

CPiece, 9 11-07

Owned by: J Stafford & Roisin Drury

g Bay by Robin des Pres - Lovestone Lass (Un Desperado) Colours: YELLOW, black spots, yellow cap, white star Peter Carberry -7636-p Bred by: Alan Stafford Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Failed to adapt to this course in the race won by Stealthy Tom in February, no appeal Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €10,757 An Droichead Eile 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 66/1 P.J. Carberry 11.4 p.u. in race won by Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld 11/1 HR99 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.1 28L 6th of 7fn, 11rn to Outside The Door 11.6 WEX 15 JUN 22 hcp chse (0-109)3m 1f 70yds Gd 10/1 HR98 D.E. Mullins 11.3 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Alpha Male (FR) 11.0 here 28 MAY 22 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 5f Gd

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Blast Of Koeman (Ire) 67

C,T, 12 11-07

Owned by: Inittowinit Syndicate

g Chesnut by Shantou - Erintante (Denel) Colours: BLACK, grey stars on sleeves, grey stars on cap Phillip Enright 3794-pp Bred by: Kenilworth House Stud Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Third in this race last year, has run well on other occasions too, poor on last two visits Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 50 runs, 2 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €78,721 Blast Of Koeman 2 N.H. wins €17,864.00 -- Handicap Rating 99 14/1 HR99 D.F. O’Regan 11.4 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld 11/1 HR105 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.4 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Royal Thief 11.11 here 15 JAN 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 150yds Hvy 13/2 HR111 P.T. Enright 11.0 (CP) (TS) 9L 1L 2 1/4L 4th to Sir Bob 10.13 LIM 29 DEC 22 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Hvy

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Mortal (Ire) 25

C,T, 11 11-07

Owned by: A Dunlop

g Bay by King’s Theatre - Pomme Tiepy (Apple Tree) Colours: BLUE, blue & primrose striped sleeves, striped cap 4-8-45p Jody McGarvey Bred by: Corrib Racing Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has shown some ability in cross-country races at Cheltenham, flopped at Downpatrick latest Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €83,452 Mortal 3 N.H. wins €38,692.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 16/1 HR125 D.J Gilligan 10.7 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Malina Girl 11.3 DWNP 2 APR 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Sft Jody Mcgarvey 11.7 (CP) (TS) 41L 5th of 16 to Delta Work (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR chse 3m 6f 37yds Sft Sam Ewing 10.4 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 4L 2 1/4L 4th to Back On The Lash (GB) 10.5 CHELTENHAM 28 JAN 15rn hcp chse 3m 6f 37yds Gd /Sft

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4.50pm RACE 3 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Nick Lost (Fr) 28

11 11-07

Owned by: The 119 Partnership

g Chesnut by Nickname - Loumie (Loup Solitaire) Colours: WHITE, black hollow box, red armlet, red cap, black spots 560-47p Bred by: Ecurie Garcia Manuel John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fair chaser at his best in 2018, soundly beaten in two races over this course this season Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 28 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €54,386 Nick Lost (FR) 3 N.H. wins €30,184.00 C -- Handicap Rating 104 Brian Hayes 11.10 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Houston Texas 11.12 HEXHAM 30 MAR 7rn hcp chse (0-120)3m 41yds Hvy 28/1 HR109 B.W. Harvey 10.13 (CP) 16L 7th of 14fn, 20rn to Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB chse 3m 1f Yld Mr Ben Harvey 11.5 (CP) 8L 8 1/2L 5L 4th to Cyclop 11.12 MUSSELBURGH 4 FEB 7rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 7f 170yds Gd /Sft Ben Harvey (5)

11 Space Cadet (Ire) 25

CPiece, 13 11-07

Owned by: Gearoid O’Loughlin

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Shuil A Hocht (Mohaajir) Colours: WHITE, black disc, black spots on sleeves, white cap, black spots 32-42u3 Bred by: Kenilworth House Stud Gearoid O’Loughlin WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Beaten only a head by Vital Island at Knockanard, bright handicap display at Downpatrick Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 38 runs, 3 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €110,749 Space Cadet 3 N.H. wins €42,782.50 -- Handicap Rating 111 33/1 HR111 J.J. Slevin 10.0 (BK) 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Malina Girl 11.3 DWNP 2 APR 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Sft (PtoP) 3/1 B O’Neill u.r. in race won by Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 4/1 J C Barry 2nd to Vital Island KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 11r7f Open 3m 4f Yld/Sft Mr J C Barry (3)

12 The Red Menace (Ire) 25

9 11-07

Owned by: Darragh O’Dowd

g Chesnut by Mountain High - Heather Sue (Turtle Island) Colours: PURPLE, emerald green cross of lorraine, quartered cap Mr A Murphy (7) p-39u23 Bred by: Denis Hannon Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Went close against Vital Island and Space Cadet at Knockanard, disappointing since then Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 31 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €56,368 The Red Menace 5 N.H. wins €39,881.00 (PtoP) 4/1 A Murphy 15L 3rd to Bold Enough CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 02-APR-23 3r Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 6/4 B J Betlamini 2.1/2L 2nd to Custers Mistake DURROW 19-MAR-23 4r Open 3m Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 B J Betlamini u.r. in race won by Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld

13 Western Sea (Ire) 67

10 11-07

Owned by: T J Ward

g Bay by Westerner - Sea of Stone (Sanglamore) Colours: WHITE, red braces, striped cap Mr L P Shanahan (7) 3p808-8 Bred by: John W Blake Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Failed to find form in three runs at Thurles before remote eighth to Stealthy Tom here Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 44 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €46,232 Western Sea 4 N.H. wins €30,058.00 -- Handicap Rating 102 100/1 HR102 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.4 47L 8th of 14fn, 20rn to Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB chse 3m 1f Yld 33/1 HR105 G. Brouder 10.6 56L 8th of 10fn, 13rn to Brandy Harbour (GB) 10.6 THU 18 DEC 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 166yds Yld 33/1 HR108 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.6 (CP) 38L last of 11fn, 12rn to Filon D’oudairies (FR) 11.7 THU 1 DEC 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 2f Yld CPiece ON No. 1, 2, 7, 11 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4, 8, 9 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 6

LAST YEAR 1st Ballyboker Bridge, 2nd Singing Banjo, 3rd Blast Of Koeman TRAINER Peter Maher WEIGHT 11-0 TIME 9 min. 28.3 sec. GOING Good BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Stealthy Tom, 7-2 Vital Island, 9-2 Midnight Maestro, 11-2 Mortal, 8 Clonguile Way, 10 Space Cadet, 20 Nick Lost, The Red Menace, 25 Blast Of Koeman, 33 Alpha Male, Western Sea, 50 An Droichead Eile, Michael’s Pick

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 Vital Island

A lot will depend on whether is allowed to take his chance after running here on Tuesday. A question mark hangs over Midnigtht Maestro, so the safest choice is possibly his stablemate STEALTHY TOM who showed his toughness when scoring over 3m1f here in February on his first run after a break. Mortal flopped in the Ulster National but deserves respect on his Cheltenham cross-country form. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: NICK LOST

SELECTION: STEALTHY TOM Next Best: Nick Lost

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STEEPLECHASE THE DOUBLE DOUBLE 2. GALWAY THE GALWAY THE DOUBLE DOUBLE 3. GALWAY THE GALWAY DROP FENCE 4.

DROP FENCE AINTREE LAUREL LAUREL 5.

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RUBY’S DOUBLE 6.

RUBY’S DOUBLE LAUREL HEDGE 7.

LAUREL HEDGE DROP BANK 8.

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BIRCH BARRELLS THE STONE WALL 10. MONGEY THE MONGEY STONE WALL LAUREL HEDGE 11.

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RUBY’S DOUBLE AINTREE LAUREL LAUREL 13.

AINTREE DROP 14. BANK DROP BANK DROP 15. BANK/DITCH DROP BANK/DITCH

DROP 16. BANK DROP BANK LIMERICK LAUREL HEDGE 17.

LIMERICK LAUREL HEDGE CHELTENHAM BANK 18.

CHELTENHAM BANK UP BANKUP BANK 19.

BIRCH 20. DROP BIRCH DROP DROP 21. BANK DROP BANK

THE DOUBLE 22. OLDTHE OLD DOUBLE RISK THUNDER FENCE FENCE 23. OF RISK OF THUNDER LAUREL BANK 24.

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AND OUT IN AND OUT THE 26. CANAL THETURN CANAL TURN THE GALWAY DOUBLE DOUBLE 27.

THE GALWAY THE DOUBLE DOUBLE 28. GALWAY THE GALWAY DROP 29. FENCE DROP FENCE

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AINTREE RUBY’S DOUBLE 31.

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LAUREL HEDGE GLENDALOUGH DROP 33.

GLENDALOUGH DROP BIRCH 34. BARRELS BIRCH BARRELS POINT POINTTO FENCE 35. TOPOINT POINT FENCE STEEPLECHASE FENCE FENCE 36.

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The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of €300,000 (Grade 1)

(Registered as the Tipperkevin Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) 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.

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

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

upwards.

Weights 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 9 COLOURS / RIDER

Distance 2m7f130y

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Ashdale Bob (Ire) 42

8 11-10

Owned by: Diarmuid Horgan

g Bay by Shantou - Ceol Rua (Bob Back) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black stars 32342-p Bred by: Mrs Fiona McStay Keith Donoghue Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Second in the Christmas Hurdle; questions after being pulled-up in the Stayers Hurdle Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €177,428 Ashdale Bob 3 N.H. wins €50,150.00 -- Handicap Rating 150 Keith Donoghue 11.10 p.u. in race won by Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 14/1 HR151 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 3L 2nd to Home By The Lee 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 22 11rn hdl Grade 1 3m Sft 20/1 HR152 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 nk 2 1/2L 30L 4th to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 FAIR 4 DEC 22 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 130yds Sft

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Asterion Forlonge (Fr) 17

TStrap, 9 11-10

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Grey by Coastal Path - Belle Du Brizais (Turgeon) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap f-47-21 Bred by: E A R L La Forlonge Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Two fine runs back to hurdles, beating Monkfish at Fairyhouse last time; this is tougher Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 17 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €242,121 Asterion Forlonge (FR) 6 N.H. wins €193,545.50 C -- Handicap Rating 150 11/8Fav HR150 P. Townend 11.3 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/2L from Monkfish 11.3 and Beacon Edge 11.3 FAIR 10 APR 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft 10/11Fav P. Townend 11.0 (TS) 4 1/2L 2nd to Summerville Boy 11.0 THU 18 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 7f 49yds Sft B. J. Cooper 11.10 (TS) 22L 7th of 11 to A Plus Tard (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 22 chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft

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Klassical Dream (Fr) 42

Hood, 9 11-10

Owned by: Mrs Joanne Coleman

g Bay by Dream Well - Klassical Way (Septieme Ciel) Colours: RED & YELLOW HOOPS, red sleeves, yellow stars on cap 45122-9 Bred by: M Hubert Honore & Mme Laure Guillaume Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Won this last two years; below his best in the Stayers Hurdle but is Paul Townend’s pick Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 21 runs, 8 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €750,594 Klassical Dream (FR) 1 flat win €4,000.00 7 N.H. wins €588,892.80 CD -- Handicap Rating 160 Paul Townend 11.10 (H) 31L 9th of 9fn, 11rn to Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 5/1 HR163 P. Townend 11.10 (H) nk 2nd to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 FAIR 4 DEC 22 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 130yds Sft P. Townend 10.10 (H) 7L 2nd to Hermes Baie (FR) 10.6 AUTEUIL 21 MAY 22 8rn hdl Grade 1 3m 1f 110yds Sft

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g Bay by Mustameet - Lady Conn (Whitmore’s Conn) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots 303-424 Phillip Enright Bred by: Cris Kelly Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Third in the Christmas Hurdle; below that level at Cheltenham and has a bit to find today Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €71,343 Meet And Greet 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 149 Philip Enright 11.10 3 1/4L 6 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 AINTREE 15 APR 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft 100/30 HR150 P.T. Enright 11.3 3L 2nd to Blazing Khal 11.8 NAV 12 FEB 8rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR150 P.T. Enright 11.3 10L 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Echoes In Rain (FR) 10.10 NAAS 29 JAN 6rn hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 151yds Sft

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Monkfish (Ire) 17

9 11-10

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Chesnut by Stowaway - Martovic (Old Vic) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap -112/-2 Bred by: Cyril O’Hara Danny Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Ran a stormer over hurdles on comeback at Fairyhouse over 2m4f; can improve from that Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 11 runs, 7 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 63 % Prize-money earned €345,117 Monkfish 8 N.H. wins €395,998.80 -- Handicap Rating 152 11/4 HR152 D.E. Mullins 11.3 1/2L 2nd to Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.3 FAIR 10 APR 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft 10/11Fav HR163 P. Townend 11.12 8L 2nd to Colreevy 11.5 here 27 APR 21 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 120yds Yld Paul Townend 11.4 won 6 1/2L 11L from Fiddlerontheroof 11.4 and The Big Breakaway 11.4 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 21 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 80yds Gd /Sft

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Sire Du Berlais (Fr) 12

B,T, 11 11-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Poliglote - Royale Athenia (Garde Royale) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 55p-411 Bred by: M Jean-Marc Lucas, MLLE Louise Collet & MLLE Camille Collet Gordon Elliott MEATH Mark Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Back to best in winning the Stayers’ Hurdle and Liverpool Hurdle; big player if holds form Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 30 runs, 7 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €804,723 Sire Du Berlais (FR) 7 N.H. wins €706,889.50 -- Handicap Rating 160 Mark Walsh 11.10 (BK) (TS) won 3 1/4L 6 1/2L from Marie’s Rock 11.3 and Flooring Porter 11.10 AINTREE 15 APR 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft Mark Walsh 11.10 (BK) (TS) won 3/4L ns from Dashel Drasher (GB) 11.10 and Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 28/1 HR147 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (BK) (TS) 3L 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Blazing Khal 11.8 NAV 12 FEB 8rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Gd/Yld

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Summerville Boy (Ire) 40

11 11-10

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Bay by Sandmason - Suny House (Carroll House) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap 55-4-21 Bred by: Paul Rothwell Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Beat Asterion Forlonge in a 2m7f Thurles conditions event; could struggle to confirm that Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 23 runs, 7 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €264,728 Summerville Boy 7 N.H. wins €187,714.30 -- Handicap Rating 144 4/1 HR143 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 won 4 1/2L 3 3/4L from Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.0 and Lifetime Ambition 11.0 THU 18 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 7f 49yds Sft 10/1 HR145 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 15L 2nd to Teahupoo (FR) 11.12 GOW 26 JAN 6rn hdl Grade 2 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR148 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 6 1/2L 1/2L 12L 4th to Saint Sam (FR) 11.6 here 31 DEC 22 10rn hdl 2m 3f 120yds Sft/Hvy Rachael Blackmore

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Teahupoo (Fr) 42

6 11-10

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Masked Marvel - Droit D’aimer (Sassanian) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 1061-13 Bred by: S C E A Haras Du Hoguenet & M Philip Prevost-Baratte Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT A close third to Sire Du Berlais in the Stayers’ Hurdle last time and has a serious chance Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 12 runs, 8 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €241,157 Teahupoo (FR) 8 N.H. wins €192,365.00 -- Handicap Rating 162 D. N. Russell 11.10 3/4L ns 3rd to Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 4/11Fav HR163 D.N. Russell 11.12 won 15L 11L from Summerville Boy 11.3 and My Design 10.10 GOW 26 JAN 6rn hdl Grade 2 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR158 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 won nk 2 1/2L from Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 and Honeysuckle (GB) 11.3 FAIR 4 DEC 22 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 130yds Sft Jordan Gainford

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Whatdeawant (Ire) 152

7 11-10

Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

g Bay by Aizavoski - Hidden Reserve (Heron Island) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap 31-533- Bred by: Ms Nadja Humphreys Sean O’Keeffe W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Useful sort was beaten 30l on chasing debut earlier this season; lots to find Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €41,375 Whatdeawant 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 140 13/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 2 3/4L 27L 3rd to Classic Getaway 11.12 GOW 26 NOV 22 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy Daniel Mullins 11.7 3 1/2L 9L 3rd to Sir Gerhard 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 22 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 5f Sft 2/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 8 1/2L 5th of 7 to Ginto (FR) 11.12 NAAS 2 JAN 22 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2 HOOD ON No. 3 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 6

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LAST YEAR 1st Klassical Dream, 2nd Ashdale Bob, 3rd Gentlemansgame TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 6 min. 0.0 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Teahupoo, 3 Klassical Dream, 4 Sire Du Berlais, 9-2 Monkfish, 9 Asterion Forlonge, 16 Ashdale Bob, 20 Summerville Boy, 25 Meet And Greet, 28 Whatdeawant

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 KLASSICAL DREAM

Though ran no race in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, he had suffered an interrupted preparation and that track doesn’t bring out his best anyway. Paul Townend stays loyal, so he can complete a three-timer in this race. Sire Du Berlais was a surprise winner of the Stayers’ Hurdle but followed up at Aintree. He is a big player if still fresh after those efforts. Teahupoo was a close third to him at Cheltenham and a repeat of that will see him bang there. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: KLASSICAL DREAM

SELECTION: KLASSICAL DREAM Next Best: Sire Du Berlais

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The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle of €50,000 (Grade B)

(Registered as the Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) Conway Piling 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 €29,500 Second €10,000 Third €5,000 Fourth €2,500 Fifth €1,500 Sixth €1,000 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 20th April 2023 (145 = 11st 12lbs).

Declared 28 COLOURS / RIDER

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Beacon Edge (Ire) 17

9 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Doyen - Laurel Gift (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Liam McKenna (5) 5p-4303 Bred by: Harry Browne Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Respected dropped in class even with top-weight; rider great value for his claim Probable SP: No Odds Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €169,697 Beacon Edge 6 N.H. wins €95,227.40 C -- Handicap Rating 142 7/1 HR142 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.3 FAIR 10 APR 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft M. J. M. O’Sullivan 11.7 (BK) (TS) 20L 12th of 20fn, 26rn to Langer Dan 11.4 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 14/1 HR145 B.J. Cooper 11.3 (BK) 3L 3 1/2L 3rd to Blazing Khal 11.8 NAV 12 FEB 8rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Gd/Yld

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Master McShee (GB) 17

TStrap, 9 11-11

Owned by: Mrs D Corkery

g Bay by Malinas - Oscar Annie (Oscar) Colours: WHITE & RED DIABOLO, hooped sleeves & cap -2224-5 Ian Power Bred by: Mrs L Suenson-Taylor P Corkery WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Grade 1 chase winner; well beaten back over hurdles last time but can improve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €139,819 Master McShee (GB) 3 N.H. wins €78,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 141 14/1 HR141 I.J. Power 11.3 (TS) 17L 5th of 6 to Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.3 FAIR 10 APR hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft 9/1 HR157 I.J. Power 12.0 15L 25L 3L 4th to Energumene (FR) 12.0 CK 11 DEC 22 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 160yds Yld/Sft 7/1 HR157 I.J. Power 11.10 (TS) 18L 2nd to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 FAIR 17 APR 22 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Yld

3

Gatsby Grey (Fr) 12

TStrap, 7 11-09

Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited

g Bay by Waldpark - Rochepaille (Rochesson) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots 5p7-535 Bred by: S A R L MM Stud Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Seemed to stay this trip when ran a blinder in a Grade 3 at Aintree last time Probable SP: No Odds Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €51,764 Gatsby Grey (FR) 3 N.H. wins €22,420.00 -- Handicap Rating 139 Philip Enright 11.8 (TS) 7L 5th of 22 to West Balboa 11.2 AINTREE 15 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft 100/30 HR139 P.T. Enright 11.12 (TS) 3 1/2L 27L 3rd to Fils D’oudairies (FR) 11.2 LEP 5 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld 20/1 HR139 P.T. Enright 11.12 (TS) 8 1/2L 5th of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld Phillip Enright

4

Parmenion (GB) 18

TStrap, 5 11-06

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Bay by Soldier Hollow - Pearls Or Passion (Monsun) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap 1-3-213 Bred by: Al Shahania Stud W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT No match for stablemate Nick Rockett in a Fairyhouse Grade 2; lacks experience for this Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €23,922 Parmenion (GB) 1 flat win €9,500.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 136 2/1Fav P. Townend 11.3 (TS) 15L 1/2L 3rd to Nick Rockett 11.3 FAIR 9 APR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 100yds Yld 2/7Fav P. Townend 11.12 (TS) won 14L nk from Ostend 11.5 and Present Soldier 11.12 LEP 5 MAR 7rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 4/6Fav B.J. Cooper 11.12 (TS) 9 1/2L 2nd to Found A Fifty 11.12 FAIR 28 JAN 25rn mdn hdl 2m Sft Danny Mullins

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The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

Walking On Air (Ire) 42

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

6 11-06

Owned by: Mrs Doreen Tabor

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Refinement Colours: BLACK, white disc, striped sleeves & cap 1p34-15 Bred by: Chelston Ireland Ltd Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson GB RACING POST VERDICT Exeter winner ran well in the Pertemps and chance would be enhanced if the ground dried Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €29,850 Walking On Air 2 N.H. wins €19,288.80 -- Handicap Rating 136 Nico de Boinville 11.5 4L 5th of 21fn, 23rn to Good Time Jonny 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft Nico de Boinville 11.7 won 3 1/4L 2 3/4L from Sabrina 9.13 and Moka de Vassy (FR) 10.13 EXETER 12 FEB 7rn hcp hdl 2m 7f 25yds Gd Nico de Boinville 11.6 3/4L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Silver Flyer (GB) 10.10 DONCASTER 29 DEC 22 9rn hcp hdl (0-140)3m 84yds Gd

6

Rebel Ivy (Ire) 18

8 11-01

Owned by: D J Motherway

f Bay by Fame And Glory - Gallic Approach (Toulon) Colours: RED & BLACK HOOPS, red sleeves & cap f21-3f6 Bred by: N J Connors Sean Flanagan J Motherway CORK RACING POST VERDICT Listed winning mare has run well in defeat in handicaps lately and this trip suit better Probable SP: No Odds Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €47,538 Rebel Ivy 2 N.H. wins €24,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 131 16/1 HR131 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 5 1/2L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld 15/2 HR131 D.F. O’Regan 10.9 fell in race won by Queens Brook 10.12 here 22 FEB 7rn hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 100yds Yld 12/1 HR129 D.F. O’Regan 10.11 2 1/4L nk 3rd to Hms Seahorse 11.0 NAV 21 JAN 13rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Sft

7

Seabank Bistro (Ire) 19

6 11-01

Owned by: Jodmart Construction Ltd

g Grey by Walk In The Park - Sigh of Relief (Old Vic) Colours: YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, yellow sleeves & cap 632-1p3 Bred by: W P Mullins Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Ran a fine race over this trip at Fairyhouse and could have further improvement Probable SP: No Odds Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €28,452 Seabank Bistro 2 N.H. wins €15,045.00 -- Handicap Rating 131 100/30 HR130 P. Townend 11.5 7L nk 3rd to Western Walk 10.2 FAIR 8 APR 12rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 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 1/2Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 2 3/4L 12L from Franciscan Rock 11.12 and Barbary Master (GB) 11.12 NAAS 29 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft

8

Ballyshannon Rose (Ire) 81

10 11-00

Owned by: James John Hughes & A P Hughes

f Bay by Doyen - Hirayna (Doyoun) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red diamond, white cap 8227-38 Cian Cullinan (7) Bred by: Mr Pat O’Reilly P G Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Ran well over hurdles behind French Dynamite at Thurles last October and has a squeak Probable SP: No Odds Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €93,500 Ballyshannon Rose 6 N.H. wins €65,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 20/1 HR142 Cian Cullinan 10.13 17L 8th of 17fn, 23rn to The Goffer 11.2 LEP 5 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f 44yds Yld 3/1 HR142 Cian Cullinan 11.3 4 3/4L 48L 3rd to Scarlet And Dove 11.3 FAIR 1 JAN 5rn chse Grade 3 2m 5f 30yds Sft 17/2 HR142 Cian Cullinan 10.12 5L 7th of 20fn, 28rn to Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld

9

Lunar Power (Ire) 153

5 11-00

Owned by: Mrs Patricia Hunt

g Chesnut by Power - Dusty Moon (Dr Fong) Colours: CERISE 991382- Bred by: Grange Stud Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Flat winner has run well in Graded races over hurdles; major step-up in trip today Probable SP: No Odds Career record 23 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €63,914 Lunar Power 3 flat wins €22,125.00 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 C -- Handicap Rating 130 11/1 HR88 C.T. Keane 9.7 (CP) hd 2nd to Cozone (GB) 8.13 DUN 25 NOV 22 14rn hcp 2m Std 9/1 HR88 C.T. Keane 9.12 (CP) 5 3/4L 8th of 14 to Ceallach 8.13 DUN 11 NOV 22 hcp 1m 4f Std 4/1 HR129 B.J. Cooper 10.13 (CP) 6 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Prairie Dancer 11.2 LIST 19 SEP 22 14rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd Denis O’Regan

10 Walking On Glass (Ire) 74

CPiece, 8 10-13

Owned by: Fivers & Tenners Syndicate

g Brown by Big Bad Bob - Cocktail Hour (Notnowcato) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, white cap Peter Smithers (7) 115u0-u Bred by: Irish National Stud Padraig Roche KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Jumping issues over fences lately and will be more at home back over timber today Probable SP: No Odds Career record 45 runs, 7 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €80,773 Walking On Glass 3 flat wins €18,858.00 4 N.H. wins €37,770.50 -- Handicap Rating 129 66/1 HR132 A.P. Kelly 11.3 (CP) u.r. in race won by Churchstonewarrior 11.3 NAV 12 FEB 9rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m Gd/Yld 50/1 HR133 A.P. Kelly 10.3 (CP) 29L 15th of 20fn, 28rn to Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld 8/1 HR133 A.P. Kelly 10.6 (CP) u.r. in race won by Punitive 10.9 FAIR 4 DEC 22 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 3m 5f Sft Continued Overleaf >>> 39

6.00pm RACE 5 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Au Fleuron (Fr) 12

Blinkers, 6 10-12

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Crillon - La Pelodette (Sagamix) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Danny Gilligan (7) 7804-80 Bred by: M Nicolas Madamet, M Ian Kellitt & Mme Ann Thomlinson Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Ran a solid race in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham but was well below that at Aintree Probable SP: No Odds Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €19,267 Au Fleuron (FR) 2 N.H. wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 Mr Kieren Buckley 10.12 (BK) 25L 15th of 22 to West Balboa 11.2 AINTREE 15 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft Kieren Buckley 11.2 (CP) 11L 8th of 17fn, 21rn to Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft 33/1 HR131 K.E Buckley 10.12 (CP) 1 3/4L 10L 4 3/4L 4th to San Salvador 10.10 here 31 DEC 22 19rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 120yds Sft/Hvy

12 Sir Argus (GB) 17

6 10-12

Owned by: Mrs Audrey Turley

g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Oligarch Society (Moscow Society) Colours: YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap 23f-221 Bred by: Mr J L Lightfoot Brian Hayes W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Won a Cork maiden over this trip; this is much tougher but he is going the right way Probable SP: No Odds Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €22,366 Sir Argus (GB) 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 1/1Fav K. Callaghan 11.5 won 4 3/4L 10L from Japers Jack 11.5 and Bob Cigar 11.5 CK 10 APR 9rn mdn hdl 3m 80yds Yld/Sft 5/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 4 1/4L 2nd to Franciscan Rock 11.4 THU 23 FEB 11rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 151yds Gd 4/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 1L 2nd to Haxo (FR) 11.12 here 30 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 70yds Sft

13 Max Flamingo (Ire) 17

CPiece, 8 10-11 Owned by: Mrs Peter Casey & P McBride & A G Beatty & Mrs Paula Casey

g Bay by Kalanisi - Flamingo’s Girl (Old Vic) Colours: RED & EM GREEN HOOPS, yellow sleeves, red & black hooped cap Conor Maxwell 1p3p-0p Bred by: Mrs P Casey Francis Casey MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has been running mostly over fences in the last two seasons; best on a sound surface Probable SP: No Odds Career record 22 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €52,612 Max Flamingo 4 N.H. wins €33,630.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 25/1 HR142 C.D. Maxwell 10.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by I Am Maximus (FR) 11.1 FAIR 10 APR 27rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f Sft 28/1 HR127 C.D. Maxwell 11.0 14L 13th of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld 8/1 HR144 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.3 p.u. in race won by The Big Dog 11.4 LIM 23 OCT 22 16rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Sft

14 Ailie Rose (Ire) 17

7 10-10

Owned by: Miss E Hamilton

f Bay by Fame And Glory - Topanberry (Topanoora) Colours: PURPLE, red star, purple cap, red star P J O’Hanlon (5) 13f-641 Bred by: Miss E Hamilton S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Improved form when a comfortable winner at Fairyhouse last time; 8lb higher but respected Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €44,082 Ailie Rose 3 N.H. wins €27,067.60 -- Handicap Rating 126 16/1 HR118 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.1 won 5L nk from Galore Desassences (FR) 11.9 and Unanswered (GB) 10.3 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 155yds Yld/Sft 11/1 HR118 P.J. Carberry 10.4 ns 2 1/2L 3L 4th to Carnfunnock 10.2 NAAS 12 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 20/1 HR118 J.J. Slevin 10.12 17L last of 6fn, 7rn to Queens Brook 10.12 here 22 FEB hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 100yds Yld

15 Kilbeg King (Ire) 34

8 10-10

Owned by: M R Chapman, E Jones, & H Kingston

g Bay by Doyen - Prayuwin Drummer (Presenting) RED & LIGHT BLUE CHECK, light blue & red hooped sleeves, light blue cap, red star Colours: 1-16-12 Aidan Coleman Bred by: Gerard O’Gorman Anthony Honeyball GB RACING POST VERDICT Dual winner over shorter in UK just denied over this trip last time and one to consider Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 60 % Prize-money earned €18,853 Kilbeg King 3 N.H. wins €13,569.70 -- Handicap Rating 126 Aidan Coleman 10.13 nk 2nd to On The Blind Side 11.11 NEWBURY 24 MAR 10rn hcp hdl (0-140)3m 52yds Sft Aidan Coleman 11.12 won 13L nk from Privatearing (GB) 11.0 and Star Flyer 11.5 FONTWELL PARK 6 FEB 10rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 164yds Gd A. Coleman 11.7 76L 6th of 12 to Hermes Allen (FR) 11.7 NEWBURY 31 DEC 22 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 118yds Sft

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The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

16 Grozni (Fr) 82

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

7 10-09

Owned by: Cathal Byrnes

g Bay by Saddler Maker - Urane De Ferbet (Secret Singer) Colours: DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap Philip Byrnes (5) 10141-2 Bred by: M Ivan Dumont C Byrnes LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT C&D winner ran a fine race in a competitive Leopardstown h’cap at Christmas; player again Probable SP: No Odds Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €44,661 Grozni (FR) 4 N.H. wins €22,373.30 C -- Handicap Rating 125 5/1 HR121 P. Byrnes 10.3 3 1/4L 2nd to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld P. Byrnes 11.7 won s/hd 3L from Not A Light 11.0 and Scamallach Liath 11.0 LEICESTER 7 DEC 22 11rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft P. Byrnes 11.7 3/4L 4L 1 3/4L 4th to Northern Poet 11.0 PLUMPTON 14 NOV 22 12rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 114yds Gd /Sft

17 Haxo (Fr) 17

TStrap, 6 10-09

Owned by: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate

g Chesnut by Kandidate - Responsable (Video Rock) Colours: RED, white chevron, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, white cap 267-1p0 Bred by: M Eric Leray Jack Foley W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Course maiden winner over 2m4f has twice been well below that level; tongue-tie on now Probable SP: No Odds Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €17,678 Haxo (FR) 1 flat win €6,250.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 C -- Handicap Rating 125 22/1 HR127 B. Hayes 11.1 27L 12th of 17fn, 19rn to Ailie Rose 10.1 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 155yds Yld/Sft Kieran Callaghan 10.13 p.u. in race won by Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft 7/2 D.E. Mullins 11.12 won 1L 8 1/2L from Sir Argus (GB) 11.12 and Jeepydoff Meel (FR) 11.12 here 30 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 70yds Sft

18 Lets Go Champ (Ire) 9

8 10-09

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Bay by Jeremy - Dark Mimosa (Bahri) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap ///-321 Bred by: Eddie O’Donoghue Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Came back from a huge absence this season; won a Tipperary maiden last time; more needed Probable SP: No Odds Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €9,405 Lets Go Champ 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 4/9Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.4 won 8 1/2L 2L from Kansas City Star 11.1 and Pray Tell 11.4 TIPP 18 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 45yds Yld 7/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 2 1/2L 2nd to Nick Rockett 11.12 NAAS 12 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft 13/8Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 5 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Tactical Move 11.12 here 15 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Rachael Blackmore

19 Sweet Will (Ire) 54

6 10-09

Owned by: In Bounds Syndicate

g Bay by Dragon Pulse - Hallie’s Comet (One Cool Cat) Colours: BLACK, white & black check sleeves, black cap, white star Conor McNamara 211-2u1 Bred by: Mighty Universe Ltd Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won his last three over hurdles, last time over this trip; has to enter calculations Probable SP: No Odds Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €48,457 Sweet Will 5 N.H. wins €42,889.50 -- Handicap Rating 125 Conor McNamara 11.6 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from The Newest One 10.11 and Hasty Parisian 10.3 DONCASTER 4 MAR 7rn hcp hdl (0-145)3m 84yds Gd 5/2Fav HR110 K.E Buckley 10.10 u.r. in race won by Temptationinmilan 10.10 NAV 12 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 85/40Fav HR105 K.E Buckley 10.13 3/4L 2nd to The Tack Room (GB) 11.5 FAIR 25 JAN 8rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f Sft/Hvy

20 Toss Again (Ire) 207

TStrap, 6 10-09

Owned by: Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

g Brown by Malinas - Katies Fashion (Saddlers’ Hall) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green & yellow quartered cap -31021Bred by: William McCarthy Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Won a Ballinrobe maiden last summer and a Killarney novice in October; has to step up Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €18,298 Toss Again 2 N.H. wins €15,045.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 11/10Fav HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) won 8 1/2L 8 1/2L from Alvaro (GB) 11.3 and Champella 10.10 KILL 2 OCT 22 5rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd 12/1 HR112 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) 5L 2nd to Rexem 10.11 KILL 19 AUG 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd 5/1 HR112 Rachael Blackmore 10.9 (TS) 14L 10th of 14 to Waitnsee 10.9 KILB 8 JUL 22 Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Gd

Darragh O’Keeffe

21 Dartan (GB) 359

TStrap, 6 10-07

Owned by: Killian McDonnell

g Grey by Reliable Man - Desabina (Big Shuffle) Colours: YELLOW, red cross sashes, hooped sleeves & cap 7-7111Donagh Meyler Bred by: Gestut Rottgen Matthew J Smith MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won two on Flat and a maiden hurdle lately; much slower ground up in trip today Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €31,613 Dartan (GB) 3 flat wins €20,970.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 6/4Fav R.P. Treacy 11.12 (TS) won 1/2L nk from Western Walk 10.13 and Manisanda (GB) 10.11 BAL 3 MAY 22 11rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 61yds Gd 100/30Fav HR78 D.P. McDonogh 8.10 (TS) won hd 1 1/2L from No Say Ever (GB) 9.2 and Sheishybrid 8.8 NAV 29 MAR 22 10rn hcp 1m 5f Gd 2min 53.9sec 11/2 HR70 Mr D. O’Connor 11.4 (TS) won 1 3/4L 6 1/2L from Top Line Tommy 10.12 and Annecherie 10.11 DUN 4 MAR 22 14rn hcp 2m Std 3min 29.3sec Continued Overleaf >>> 41

6.00pm RACE 5 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

22 A Great View (Ire) 17

Blinkers, 12 10-05

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay/Brown by Kayf Tara - Liss A Chroi (Exit To Nowhere) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star 59p-060 Bred by: Niall Flynn Denis W Cullen KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Dual winner of this race is now 3lb lower than last year so has to enter calculations Probable SP: No Odds Career record 39 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €133,513 A Great View 5 N.H. wins €93,790.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 121 22/1 HR123 M.P. Walsh 10.11 (BK) 31L 14th of 17fn, 19rn to Ailie Rose 10.1 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 155yds Yld/Sft 14/1 HR124 A.P. Kelly 10.13 (BK) 6 1/2L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Verdant Place 10.4 here 19 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 115yds Yld 66/1 HR126 S.D. Torrens 10.13 (BK) 13L 11th of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld Mark Walsh

23 Lord Snootie (Ire) 40

TStrap, 6 10-04

Owned by: Lord Snootie and his pals

g Chesnut by Malinas - Miss Ogan (Supreme Leader) Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW STRIPES, black sleeves & cap 13741-2 Bred by: Olive Troy Jack Tudor Christian Williams GB RACING POST VERDICT Thorough stayer has already won over 3m2f; solid second last time and a player again Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €24,507 Lord Snootie 1 N.H. win €9,178.70 -- Handicap Rating 120 Jack Tudor 10.2 3L 2nd to Trelawne (GB) 10.11 UTTOXETER 18 MAR 13rn hcp hdl (0-150)2m 7f 70yds Sft Jack Tudor 11.6 won 4 1/4L 3L from Farmer’s Gamble (GB) 10.12 and Sporting Ace 11.9 WARWICK 31 DEC 22 13rn hcp hdl (0-120)3m 2f Sft Jack Tudor 11.4 21L 5 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Firestream (GB) 11.4 CHEPSTOW 18 NOV 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 100yds Gd /Sft

24 Verdant Place (Ire) 19

5 10-04

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Walk In The Park - A Country Girl (Flemensfirth) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Simon Torrens 793-112 Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Patrick T Foley CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Dual winner here, including over C&D; fine run at Fairyhouse last time and run well again Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €26,555 Verdant Place 2 N.H. wins €15,930.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120 11/4Fav HR118 A.P. Kelly 10.0 7L 2nd to Western Walk 10.2 FAIR 8 APR 12rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Yld 5/2Fav HR108 S.D. Torrens 10.4 won 3L 2 3/4L from Gallant John Joe 11.12 and Riggs 10.11 here 19 FEB 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 115yds Yld 13/8Fav HR102 S.D. Torrens 11.7 won 1 1/2L nk from Friends N Commerce 11.7 and Ernie From Nurney 10.8 here 16 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 130yds Sft/Hvy

25 Legacy Thor (Ire) 18

TStrap, 9 10-03

Owned by: C K Johnson

g Bay by Gold Well - McGladdery (Synefos) Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue cross of lorraine, dark blue cap 05-6002 Bred by: C K Johnson S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Back to form when second at Cork last time; first time over this trip today Probable SP: No Odds Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €29,983 Legacy Thor 2 N.H. wins €13,240.00 -- Handicap Rating 119 28/1 HR113 P.J. Carberry 10.0 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld 14/1 HR116 Mr B.G. Crawford 11.7 (TS) 28L 14th of 23fn, 26rn to Prince Zaltar (FR) 10.8 NAV 4 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 9/1 HR116 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) 44L 11th of 14fn, 19rn to Ottoman Style (GB) 11.4 GOW 18 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Sft/Hvy Peter Carberry

RESERVES

26 Level Neverending (Ire) 42

Blinkers, 6 10-03

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Lunar Beauty (Milan) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, em green cap 1342-30 Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd

Nathan Andrews Gordon Elliott MEATH (7) RACING POST VERDICT Has run respectably in big handicaps lately, including in the Pertemps Final; reserve Probable SP: No Odds 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 42

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27 Yeah Man (Ire) 38

6 10-02

Owned by: J R Brennan & Martin Hannan

g Bay by Westerner - Baraza (Kalanisi) Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE QUARTERED, purple armlet, quartered cap 052-210 Bred by: Brandon View Stud Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won over hurdles at Thurles but was well below that form over fences last time; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €10,867 Yeah Man 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 7/2Fav HR114 S.W. Flanagan 10.7 28L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Better Times Ahead 10.0 NAV 20 MAR Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 7f 110yds Hvy 11/10Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.4 won 2 3/4L 1 3/4L from Japers Jack 11.4 and Rowdy Romeo 11.4 THU 9 FEB 15rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 182yds Gd/Yld 10/11Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 6 1/2L 2nd to Cillians Charm 11.12 CLON 17 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 164yds Hvy

28 Unanswered (GB) 17

TStrap, 6 10-00

Owned by: John Breslin

g Bay by Intello - Dublino (Lear Fan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots 2510-33 Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Limited A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Solid runs on last two starts but needs more up in trip; reserve Probable SP: No Odds 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 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 3, 4, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28 CPiece ON No. 10, 13 BLINKERS ON No. 11, 22, 26

LAST YEAR 1st A Great View, 2nd Bugs Moran, 3rd Maze Runner TRAINER Denis W. Cullen WEIGHT 10-9 TIME 5 min. 54.9 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 15-2 Lets Go Champ, 8 Parmenion, 9 Seabank Bistro, Sir Argus, 11 Beacon Edge, 12 Grozni, Kilbeg King, Verdant Place, Walking On Air, 14 Sweet Will, Toss Again, 16 Haxo, Lord Snootie, 18 Ailie Rose, Lunar Power, 20 Au Fleuron, Dartan, 25 Ballyshannon Rose, Gatsby Grey, Legacy Thor, 33 A Great View, Master McShee, 40 Rebel Ivy, 50 Walking On Glass, 100 Max Flamingo

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RACE VERDICT A Great View

is going for his third win in this race and has to be respected off 3lb lower than last year but is vulnerable to younger rivals. UK challenger LORD SNOOTIE is of most interest for a trainer who is brilliant with stayers and could still have a bit in hand of the handicapper. His compatriot Kilbeg King isn’t ignored either. Ailie Rose put up a career-best last time and is a player, while Verdant Place, Sweet Will, Seabank Bistro, Walking On Air and Rebel Ivy are others to consider. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SIR ARGUS

SELECTION: LORD SNOOTIE Next Best: A Great View

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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.

RO 2. AL GASPARO x) (4yo g. Al Namix) eye-catching Followed debut by up winning an eye-catching the 4yo Maiden debut in by winning the 4yo Maiden in 6 March.

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

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

years old and upwards.

Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 4 COLOURS / RIDER

2m

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Distance 2m

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Dysart Dynamo (Ire) 44

TStrap, 7 11-12

Owned by: Ms Eleanor Manning

g Bay by Westerner - Dysart Dancer (Accordion) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow armlet, yellow star on cap 1f51-4f Bred by: Eleanor Manning W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Smart front-runner is a dual course winner; has plenty of ground to find with El Fabiolo Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 9 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 55 % Prize-money earned €58,271 Dysart Dynamo 5 N.H. wins €51,330.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 152 Daniel Mullins 11.7 (TS) fell in race won by El Fabiolo (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft 9/2 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (TS) 10L ns 1/2L 4th to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 2/5Fav P. Townend 11.12 (TS) won 28L 2 3/4L from Irascible (FR) 11.12 and Sea Ducor (GB) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 4rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld Danny Mullins

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El Fabiolo (Fr) 44

6 11-12

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Sainte Mante (Saint Des Saints) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Paul Townend 1211-11 Bred by: Francis Dunn W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Beat Dysart Dynamo 10l in Irish Arkle Chase before winning Cheltenham Arkle; should win Probable SP: 2/5 Career record 8 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 62 % Prize-money earned €254,593 El Fabiolo (FR) 5 N.H. wins €224,903.70 CD -- Handicap Rating 164 Paul Townend 11.7 won 5 1/2L 6 1/2L from Jonbon (FR) 11.7 and Saint Roi (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft 9/2 D.A. Jacob 11.12 won 10L ns from Banbridge 11.12 and Appreciate It 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 1/5Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 19L 6L from Colonel Mustard (FR) 11.7 and Highland Charge 11.12 FAIR 21 DEC 22 5rn beg.ch 2m Sft

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Indiana Jones (Fr) 40

C,T, 7 11-12

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Blue Bresil - Matnie (Laveron) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Darragh O’Keeffe 34-3114 Bred by: M Francois-Marie Cottin M F Morris TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Grade 3 winner was well below that form at Thurles and has loads to find today Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €69,068 Indiana Jones (FR) 3 N.H. wins €41,595.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 142 5/2 HR142 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 (CP) (TS) 13L nk 2 1/2L 4th to Flame Bearer 11.1 THU 18 MAR 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f Sft 15/2 HR133 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 (CP) (TS) won 2L 10L from Ha D’or (FR) 11.1 and Flame Bearer 11.1 NAV 4 MAR 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m Yld 10/11Fav HR132 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 (CP) (TS) won 10L 14L from Gallyhill 11.9 and Francin (FR) 10.12 here 19 FEB 5rn nov.ch 1m 7f 170yds Yld

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Saint Roi (Fr) 14

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TStrap, 8 11-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Brown by Coastal Path - Sainte Vigne (Saint Des Saints) F30970_punchestown_r Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 321-u32 Bred by: P E Guilloux, Jack Thomas, F B Dasque Mark Walsh W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT 12l behind El Fabiolo in the Arkle Chase; runner-up at Aintree since; battling for second Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 19 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €331,769 Saint Roi (FR) 4 N.H. wins €152,646.50 D -- Handicap Rating 152 A Mark Walsh 11.7 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Banbridge 11.7 AINTREE 13 APR 5rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Gd /Sft Mark Walsh 11.7 (TS) 5 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft jo 10/1 HR153 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) u.r. in race won by El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 4 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3 48

LAST YEAR 1st Blue Lord, 2nd Coeur Sublime, 3rd Gabynako TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4 min. 5.8 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 2-5 El Fabiolo, 4 Dysart Dynamo, 5 Saint Roi, 20 Indiana Jones

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RACE VERDICT

Granted a clear round of jumping, the season’s outstanding 2m novice chaser EL FABIOLO should stay unbeaten over fences.

Saint Roi and Dysart Dynamo can battle it out for the runner-up spot. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: EL FABIOLO Next Best: Saint Roi

SELECTION: EL FABIOLO

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

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

Distance 2m5f50y 2m5f

chase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (135 = 11st 12lbs).

Declared 12 COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Broomfield Hall (Ire) 19

TStrap, 8 11-12

Owned by: Raymond P Fitzgerald

f Bay by Jeremy - Molly’s Case (Saddlers’ Hall) Colours: BLACK, pink disc, hooped sleeves, pink star on cap Danny Gilligan (7) 1111p-4 Bred by: Kilfeacle Stud J P Dempsey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Would appear to be on a tough mark for this handicap debut over fences. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 15 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €50,532 Broomfield Hall 5 N.H. wins €39,825.00 C -- Handicap Rating 130 25/1 HR132 L.P. Dempsey 10.12 (TS) 9 1/2L 13L 4 3/4L 4th to Instit (FR) 10.9 FAIR 8 APR 7rn nov.ch Listed 2m 5f 150yds Sft 7/2 HR132 L.P. Dempsey 10.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Allegorie De Vassy (FR) 10.12 LIM 28 DEC 22 5rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 6f 120yds Hvy 11/4 L.P. Dempsey 11.9 (TS) won 7 1/2L 14L from Razzle Dazzle Love 11.5 and The Priests Leap 11.2 FAIR 15 NOV 22 7rn nov.ch 2m Sft/Hvy

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Queen Jane (Ire) 32

TStrap, 7 11-10

Owned by: Angus Potterton

f Bay by Mahler - And Whatever Else (Bob Back) Colours: BLACK & RED STRIPES, red stars on sleeves, striped cap Rachael Blackmore 146-511 Bred by: R McCarthy Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Raised 11lb for Limerick but it’s hard to gauge the ceiling of her ability. Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €23,295 Queen Jane 3 N.H. wins €21,240.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 3/1 HR117 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 (TS) won 4 3/4L 11L from Battle Of Mirbat 11.1 and Misty Hollow 10.3 LIM 26 MAR 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 110yds Sft 6/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) won 9 1/2L 1L from Old Soul (FR) 11.12 and Pats Choice 11.12 CLON 16 FEB 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 15/2 HR105 Mr R.A. Berry 11.12 (TS) 8L 5th of 16 to The King Of Prs 11.7 here 16 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

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Western Zara (Ire) 42

7 11-09

Owned by: Anna M Scanlon

f Grey by Westerner - Flemerelle (Flemensfirth) Colours: PINK, light blue sleeves, pink chevrons, pink cap, light blue stars 12530-7 Bred by: P Hore Paul Nolan WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Runner-up 12 months ago and she didn’t run at all badly in the Kim Muir latest. Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €33,755 Western Zara 3 N.H. wins €21,240.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 Mr Tiernan Power Roche 10.8 21L 7th of 23 to Angels Dawn 11.0 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hcp chse (0-145)3m 2f Sft 16/1 HR130 R. Deegan 10.7 23L 12th of 20fn, 28rn to Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld 11/2 HR130 R. Deegan 10.10 2 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Punitive 10.9 FAIR 4 DEC 22 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 3m 5f Sft R Deegan

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Optional Mix (Ire) 13

TStrap, 7 11-05

Owned by: Mrs Christina Hughes

f Bay by Carlotamix - Got Options (King’s Theatre) Colours: WHITE & MAROON DIAMONDS, maroon sleeves, maroon diamond on cap 121-238 Bred by: Mandy Conaty Eoin Doyle KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Usually consistent in both disciplines but has to bounce back from two quiet runs. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 22 runs, 4 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €56,591 Optional Mix 4 N.H. wins €30,975.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 8/1 HR119 M.P. O’Connor 11.7 24L 8th of 9 to Nine Graces (GB) 11.0 BAL 14 APR hcp hdl 2m 6f 22yds Sft 9/4Fav HR123 Mr R. James 11.5 2 3/4L 15L 3rd to From The Ashes 10.10 GOW 18 FEB 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR116 M.P. O’Connor 11.10 2 1/4L 2nd to Bluebell Diva 10.6 GOW 26 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 4f 85yds Sft/Hvy Jordan Gainford

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Pont Aval (Fr) 17

TStrap, 10 11-03

Owned by: N G King

f Bay by Soldier Of Fortune - Panzella (Kahyasi) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, maroon chevron, check cap /-p2245 Bred by: M Paul Hilger Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT 0-5 over fences and was quiet on handicap debut; perhaps a tongue-tie can help. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €23,794 Pont Aval (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,240.00 C -- Handicap Rating 121 6/1 HR122 P. Townend 10.13 18L 5th of 7fn, 12rn to Macs Charm 11.12 FAIR 10 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 130yds Sft 13/8Fav P. Townend 11.7 1 1/4L 4 1/4L 10L 4th to Time To Rocco 11.2 THU 18 MAR 10rn beg.ch 2m 2f Sft 5/2 P. Townend 11.7 2 1/2L 2nd to My Design 11.4 CLON 2 MAR 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft

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Secret She Keeps (Ire) 158

6 11-02

Owned by: Robcour

f Chesnut by Shirocco - Claudia’s Pearl (Deploy) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star -73214- Bred by: Mrs E M Motherway Mark Walsh Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Solid start to chase career but lacks a run and Blackmore rides the stablemate. Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €14,338 Secret She Keeps 1 N.H. win €8,260.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 15/8Fav HR119 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 1 3/4L 4 1/4L ns 4th to Farceur Du Large (FR) 11.7 here 20 NOV 22 14rn hcp chse (0-140)2m 6f 140yds Yld 8/15Fav M.P. Walsh 11.7 won 4 1/2L 9L from Hope Des Blins (FR) 11.2 and Red As Rust 11.7 THU 20 OCT 22 9rn beg.ch 2m 4f 151yds Gd/Yld 25/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 ns 2nd to Amirite 11.12 FAIR 8 OCT 22 8rn beg.ch 2m 5f Gd

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Lilith (Ire) 37

B,T, 8 10-13

Owned by: Decimus Racing VI

f Bay by Stowaway - Flirthing Around Colours: LIGHT BLUE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves & cap 1133-13 Rex Dingle Bred by: Tommy Newton Anthony Honeyball GB RACING POST VERDICT Below best last time but she won this 12 months ago and is only 5lb higher. Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €61,645 Lilith 3 N.H. wins €31,728.10 CD -- Handicap Rating 117 Rex Dingle 11.10 (BK) (TS) 2 1/4L 18L 3rd to Hawthorn Cottage 11.4 MARKET RASEN 21 MAR 4rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 5f 89yds Sft Rex Dingle 11.4 (BK) (TS) won 2 1/4L 5L from La Renommee (FR) 10.8 and Maid O’Malley (GB) 11.11 CARLISLE 6 FEB 4rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 4f 198yds Sft Jonathan Burke 12.0 (BK) (TS) 8 1/2L 25L 3rd to Flowing Cadenza (GB) 10.7 HEREFORD 21 DEC 22 8rn hcp chse 3m 1f 44yds Sft

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Kalli’s Quest (Ire) 54

CPiece, 10 10-08

Owned by: Coolglen Syndicate

f Bay by Kalanisi - Solar Quest (King’s Ride) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, purple star, diabolo on sleeves, purple star on cap 67-3fp1 Bred by: Mrs Catherine Kenneally Terence O’Brien CORK RACING POST VERDICT Navan winner; up 4lb in a stronger race this time and perhaps placed at best. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €18,285 Kalli’s Quest 2 N.H. wins €16,532.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 11/1 HR103 J.P. Shinnick 9.7 (CP) won nk 1 1/4L from Definite Plan 11.8 and Sir Bob 10.8 NAV 4 MAR 12rn hcp chse 3m Yld 15/2 HR104 P.T. Enright 10.7 p.u. in race won by From The Ashes 10.10 GOW 18 FEB 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR104 A. McCurtin 11.0 fell in race won by The Tack Room (GB) 11.5 FAIR 25 JAN 8rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f Sft/Hvy John Shinnick (7)

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Influential Lady (Ire) 145

9 10-05

Owned by: Ms Yvonne Hennessy

f Bay by Doyen - Lady Zephyr (Toulon) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap 377060- Bred by: C Behan James M Barcoe KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Only 1-11 over fences and recent form not good enough to seriously consider here. Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 43 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €41,226 Influential Lady 4 N.H. wins €25,075.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 20/1 HR111 Sarah Kavanagh 10.10 62L last of 10fn, 11rn to Whiskey Lullaby 10.9 FAIR 3 DEC 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 40yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR113 C.A. Landers 10.5 (TS) 33L 6th of 7 to Dunboyne 11.1 GOW 26 NOV 22 Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy 33/1 HR104 C.A. Landers 10.0 (TS) 26L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Clifton Warrior (GB) 11.7 CLON 17 NOV 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 61yds Sft/ Hvy K Callaghan (7)

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7.10pm RACE 7 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Bonnie Kellie (Ire) 13

TStrap, 6 10-04

Owned by: Ballyclogher Partnership

f Bay by Shantou - Chic Milan (Milan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, striped cap 1-23345 Bred by: J R Weston S Curling TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Not at her best over hurdles last time but had been competitive over fences. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €21,805 Bonnie Kellie 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 C -- Handicap Rating 108 6/1 HR100 P. Byrnes 10.2 13L 5th of 9 to Nine Graces (GB) 11.0 BAL 14 APR hcp hdl 2m 6f 22yds Sft 2/1 HR108 M.J.M O’Sullivan 9.13 nk 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Happy Dreams (FR) 10.3 LIM 26 MAR 7rn hcp chse 2m 3f 120yds Sft 3/1 HR107 P.T. Enright 10.10 1/2L hd 3rd to Motown Maggie 11.7 NAV 4 MAR 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Yld Mr A P Ryan (7)

11 Indie Belle (Ire) 25

TStrap, 6 10-03

Owned by: Paula Widger & Nigel O’Sullivan

f Chesnut by Flemensfirth - Layla Joan (Oscar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, royal blue sleeves & cap 346601 Bred by: Mr W T Murphy Robert Widger WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Has to deal with a 9lb rise in this better race but she has momentum behind her. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €24,532 Indie Belle 3 N.H. wins €18,585.00 C -- Handicap Rating 107 7/2 HR98 A.P. Kelly 11.3 (TS) won 9L 18L from Agirlcalledchloe 10.0 and Shes Some Doll 11.12 DWNP 2 APR 8rn hcp chse (0102)2m 3f 55yds Sft 11/2 HR95 A.P. Kelly 10.7 (TS) 20L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Wa Wa 11.5 LEP 6 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)3m Yld 100/30 HR95 A.P. Kelly 10.2 (TS) 10L 6th of 15 to Gaoth Chuil 11.2 LEP 5 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld J J Slevin

12 Shes Some Doll (Ire) 25

TStrap, 8 10-00 Owned by: Haigney Bloodstock Ltd & Declan A Reilly & Kieran Murray

f Bay by Yeats - Rudy Renata (Rudimentary) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink seams, white & pink check cap Darragh O’Keeffe 1f-f323 Bred by: Stephen Curran Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Even if back on song it’s not ideal being 4lb out of the weights. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 35 runs, 3 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €35,872 Shes Some Doll 3 N.H. wins €19,470.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 2/1Fav HR100 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 9L 18L 3rd to Indie Belle 11.3 DWNP 2 APR 8rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 3f 55yds Sft 2/1Fav HR99 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.2 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Motown Maggie 11.7 NAV 4 MAR 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Yld 5/1 HR98 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.11 (TS) hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Sunnyvilla 11.2 FAIR 8 FEB 10rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f Yld TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7 CPiece ON No. 8 Long Handicap: Shes Some Doll 9-10 (136)

LAST YEAR 1st Lilith, 2nd Western Zara, 3rd Fiveaftermidnight TRAINER Anthony Honeyball (in GB) WEIGHT 10-4 TIME 5 min. 34.5 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 4 Queen Jane, 5 Lilith, 6 Pont Aval, 7 Western Zara, 8 Secret She Keeps, 10 Broomfield Hall, Indie Belle, Kalli’s Quest, 12 Bonnie Kellie, Shes Some Doll, 20 Optional Mix, 25 Influential Lady

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

This has an open look to it. Queen Jane is 2-2 over fences and Rachael Blackmore prefers her to Secret She Keeps, but perhaps last year’s principals LILITH and Western Zara can dominate once more. The British challenger was much too good 12 months ago and she should put up a bold defence.[Alistair

Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: LILITH Next Best: Pont Aval

SELECTION: PONT AVAL

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7.45pm RACE 8

Trifecta

The JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race of €17,500

(Generously sponsored by JP & M Doyle) J P & M Doyle 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 €10,325 Second €3,500 Third €1,750 Fourth €875 Fifth €525 Sixth €350 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four, five,

Declared 11 Winning Post Startpoint

six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race.

Weights 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

2m 40yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m40y

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ballyburn (Ire) 67 Owned by: R A Bartlett & David Manasseh

5 12-00

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Old Moon (Old Vic) Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap 1-1 Bred by: The Beeches Stud Ltd Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Did well to win here in February and there was talk of Cheltenham after that; promising. Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,900 Ballyburn 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C 7/4 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 2 1/4L 2 1/4L from Quantum Storm 12.0 and Irish Panther (GB) 11.7 here 19 FEB 13rn Bumper 2m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 C Abernethy won 4 1/2L 1/2L from Ossifer Hops and Wild Side Of Life LOUGHANMORE 22-OCT-22 11r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

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Better Days Ahead (Ire) 43

5 12-00

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Milan - Bonnie And Bright (Topanoora) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap 121-0 Bred by: T J Nagle Mr H C Swan (5) Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fairyhouse win isn’t strong form and he was barely sighted at Cheltenham. Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €7,768 Better Days Ahead 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Mr J. J. Codd 11.7 24L 16th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 15/8 Mr J.J. Codd 11.7 won 3 1/4L 6L from Chapeau De Soleil 11.7 and Run For Harry 11.0 FAIR 4 DEC 22 5rn Bumper 2m Sft 1/3Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Carnfunnock 11.7 DRYL 4 NOV 22 3rn Bumper 2m 190yds Yld/Sft

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Chosen Witness (Ire) 43

6 12-00

Owned by: Monabeg Investments Limited

g Bay by Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (Witness Box) Colours: DARK BLUE, pink epaulettes, pink cap, dark blue star 11-50 Bred by: John Dunford (Jnr) Miss J Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Not gone on from his easy win at Limerick and wouldn’t be the obvious answer. Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €7,883 Chosen Witness 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 46L 19th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 9/2 Miss J. Townend 11.11 22L 5th of 8 to A Dream To Share 12.0 LEP 4 FEB Bumper 2m Yld 5/6Fav Miss J. Townend 11.11 won 10L 11L from Talk In The Park 12.0 and Baltray 11.7 LIM 28 DEC 22 11rn Bumper 2m 2f Hvy

4

Dancing City (Fr) 53

6 12-00

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

g Chesnut by Feel Like Dancing - Solitaire City (Loup Solitaire) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap 1-2-1 Bred by: M Julien Moutel, M Laurent Moutel & M Vincent Moutel Mr D O’Connor W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT No more than workmanlike at Wexford and Patrick Mullins has jumped ship. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €11,556 Dancing City (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 4/7Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 1/2L 9L from Littlefoot 11.5 and Junior Des Mottes (FR) 10.9 WEX 5 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 1/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 1/2L 2nd to Three Card Brag 11.7 WEX 6 MAR 22 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy (PtoP) 2/1FF S Cavanagh won 12L 15L from Thomas Mor and Ask Lewis BORRIS HOUSE 12-DEC-21 11r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

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The JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Great Universe (GB) 37

Hood, 7 12-00

Owned by: John Reddington

g Bay by Universal - As Was (Epalo) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap Mr J Reddington (7) 05/-351 Bred by: Yorton Farm Stud Martin Brassil KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Quirky but talented; if bucking up his ideas at the start he could have some say. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €7,000 Great Universe (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 8/1 Mr J. Reddington 11.7 (H) won 25L 42L from Talk In The Park 12.0 and Find A Fortune 12.0 CLON 21 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m 2f 112yds Hvy 50/1 Mr J. Reddington 11.7 (H) 20L 5th of 13 to Ballyburn 12.0 here 19 FEB Bumper 2m Yld 28/1 Mr J. Reddington 11.7 3L 6 1/2L 3rd to Westport Cove (FR) 12.0 FAIR 14 JAN 10rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

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Loughglynn (Ire) 43

5 12-00

Owned by: Jodmart Construction Ltd

g Bay by Vendangeur - Thessalienne (Saint des Saints) Colours: YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, yellow sleeves & cap 61-9 Bred by: James Luttrell Mr C Mullins (7) W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Naas wins reads well but he’ll need to improve on his ninth at Cheltenham. Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €6,832 Loughglynn 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 M. J. M. O’Sullivan 11.7 13L 9th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 13/8 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 3/4L 26L from Firefox 12.0 and Givehimthehonour 12.0 NAAS 20 DEC 22 10rn Bumper 1m 7f 201yds Sft 12/1 Mr E. Ohgren 11.1 13L 6th of 15 to Icare Desbois (FR) 11.1 FAIR 17 APR 22 Bumper 2m Yld

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Slade Steel (Ire) 129

5 12-00

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Telescope - Mariet (Dr Fong) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 11- Bred by: Pollards Stables Mr J L Gleeson (7) Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Had a bit in hand here in December and the form looks all the better now. Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €8,404 Slade Steel 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 C 7/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.7 won 1/2L 3/4L from Captain Cody 11.7 and Blizzard Of Oz 11.12 here 19 DEC 22 7rn Bumper 2m 100yds Sft (PtoP) 4/1 S Staples won 2L 2 1/2L from Sea Invasion and Waspy DAWSTOWN 02-MAY-22 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

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Special Cadeau (GB) 46

TStrap, 5 12-00

Owned by: Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

g Bay by Nathaniel - Speciosa (Danehill Dancer) Colours: GREY, grey & black check cap Mr Pat Taaffe (7) 1-3-84 Bred by: M H Sly, Dr T Davies & Mrs P Sly RACING POST VERDICT Good first effort for this yard but opposable on his subsequent exploits. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €4,303 Special Cadeau (GB) 1 N.H. win €2,141.60 5/4Fav Miss J. Townend 12.0 5L 13L 7 1/2L 4th to Teuchters Glory 11.7 LIM 12 MAR 5rn Bumper 2m Sft 17/2 Mr B. O’Neill 11.11 36L last of 8 to A Dream To Share 12.0 LEP 4 FEB Bumper 2m Yld 9/2 Miss J. Townend 11.11 2 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Fascile Mode 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 22 9rn Bumper 2m Sft

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Apple’s Of Bresil (Fr)

W P Mullins CARLOW

5 11-07

Owned by: Barry Connell

g Grey by Blue Bresil - Take A Chance (Take Risks) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Mr F Maguire Bred by: M Frederic Fournier Barry Connell KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Interesting newcomer for an in-form yard that’s 6-22 in bumpers the last five seasons. Probable SP: 8/1

10 Ask Anything (Ire) 28

5 11-07

Owned by: Macatwi Partnership

g Bay by Ask - Maghanns Pride (Lord Americo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink spots 315-4 Bred by: Mr T Cassidy Mr J Dunne (7) Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Twice well held and has to improve if he’s to play ball with the best of these. Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €628 Ask Anything 25/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.7 4 1/2L 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Mirazur West 12.0 NAAS 30 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m 63yds Yld/Sft 12/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.7 23L 5th of 10 to Fact To File (FR) 12.0 LEP 27 DEC 22 Bumper 2m 4f Sft (PtoP) 8/1 D Higgins won 5L from Clovis Island (GB) and Annaghbeg LOUGHBRICKLAND 29-OCT-22 12r6f Mdn 3m Sft 57

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7.45pm RACE 8 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Cato’s Revenge (Ire) 77

TStrap, 6 11-07

Owned by: J J Leckey

g Bay by Notnowcato - Pidgeon Bay (Perugino) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, hooped cap 3/-3 Bred by: Mr Mark Jeffirs Murphy Miss P Elvin (7) P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Lots to like about his Thurles run and the winner has since won a Grade 2 hurdle. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,853 Cato’s Revenge 50/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.12 (TS) 4 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Nick Rockett 12.0 THU 9 FEB 15rn Bumper 1m 7f 132yds Gd/Yld 50/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.2 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Ballycoose 11.6 DRYL 3 MAY 21 13rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft HOOD ON No. 5 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8, 11

LAST YEAR 1st Tag Man, 2nd Sir Argus, 3rd Monbeg Park TRAINER Henry de Bromhead WEIGHT 11-2 TIME 3 min. 54.9 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Ballyburn, 5 Slade Steel, 6 Dancing City, 13-2 Better Days Ahead, 8 Apple’s Of Bresil, 10 Loughglynn, 12 Cato’s Revenge, Great Universe, 14 Chosen Witness, 16 Special Cadeau, 50 Ask Anything

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

Jockey bookings point towards Ballyburn being the pick of the five Mullins runners and, all things considered, he was pretty impressive here in February. Better Days Ahead is no doubt better than he showed at Cheltenham but a chance is taken on SLADE STEEL, whose win here in December looks all the better now and there’s good reason to believe he can step up considerably on that form. Apple’s Of Bresil is an intriguing newcomer from a yard that operates at an impressive strike-rate in bumpers.[Alistair

Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: LOUGHGLYNN

SELECTION: SLADE STEEL Next Best: Loughglynn

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 3.40pm THE SPECIALIST GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE OF €20,000 (88-123) (Generously sponsored by Specialist 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. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 88123. About 2 miles 40 yards. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated the 20th April. Specialist Group 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 2: 4.15pm THE PIGSBACK.COM HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €50,000 (GRADE B) (Registered as the Black Hills Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Pigsback.com) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 20th April 2023 (150 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles. €450 to enter, €50 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. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee.

Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated the 20th April. Pigsback.com will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, a €150 Pigsback voucher and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 3: 4.50pm THE MONGEY COMMUNICATIONS LA TOUCHE CUP CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLECHASE OF €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup) 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. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course. About 4 miles 2 furlongs. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 5lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2022) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight beyond 12st 7lb). Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category ‘’C’’ Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2022/2023 Point-To-Point Season. The Stewards have also suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race. Mongey Communications 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 4: 5.25pm THE LADBROKES CHAMPION STAYERS HURDLE OF €300,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Tipperkevin Hurdle) (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 hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 130 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: 4-y-o 11st; 5-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 5: 6.00pm THE CONWAY PILING HANDICAP HURDLE OF €50,000 (GRADE B) (Registered as the Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 20th April 2023 (145 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 130 yards. €450 to enter, €50 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. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated the 20th April.

Weights raised by 3lbs. Conway Piling 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 6: 6.35pm THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Colliers Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500.

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles. €750 to enter on April 5th, €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €12,500 if entered by April 20th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Barberstown Castle 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 7: 7.10pm THE CLOSE BROTHERS IRISH EBF MARES HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €30,000 (Generously sponsored

by Close Brothers and the Irish EBF (€5,000)) 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 steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (135 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 5 furlongs 50 yards. €270 to enter, €30 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. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated the 20th April. Close Brothers 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 JP & M DOYLE (C & G) FLAT RACE OF €17,500 (Generously sponsored by JP & M Doyle) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325), Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 40 yards. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or N.H. Flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. J P & M Doyle 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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Winner €6,776 Second €2,200 Third €1,100 Fourth €550 Fifth €275 Race conditions A hurdle race for five yrs old and

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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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