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WELCOME TO

Dear Racegoer, On behalf of all the team here at Punchestown I would like to extend a very warm welcome back to the home of Irish jump racing. We enjoyed a great days racing yesterday and hope that today will be just as good!

As you arrived here today you will have seen that we have been very busy with a flagship project as the track widening and extension is well under way. This investment was very carefully considered as, like any additions here, it needs to work hard and serve purpose! This project provides further flexibility for Punchestown to significantly improve the existing layout of the racetrack and it will also greatly assist in accommodating our current racing programme while providing the potential for it to be further enhanced going forward.

Now is the ideal time to thank our sponsors without whom we would not be in a position to host top quality racing.

Today’s feature is kindly sponsored by The Irish Daily Star who have been great supporters of Punchestown for many years and we look forward to working with the team for many more.

To all the owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff we would like to wish you a successful and healthy season. As the temperatures drop, the racing action heats up and our next fixture here is a two-day double header featuring the Grade 1 Unibet Morgiana Hurdle. The Punchestown Winter Festival takes place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November.

Hope to see you all there!

Warmest Regards, Conor O’Neill, CEO, Punchestown Racecourse

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2.10pm RACE 1

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The Festival 2023 On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 Winner €7,375 Second €2,500 Third €1,250 Fourth €625 Fifth €375 Sixth €250 Race conditions A hurdle for five years old and

Declared 12

Distance 2m Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

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upwards, maidens at starting.

Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

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Gwan Tadhg (Ire) 181

g Bay by Frozen Fire - Miss Nomer (Overbury) Colours: MAROON & LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, maroon cap 00 Darragh O’Keeffe Bred by: Mrs E J O’Grady RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off in two starts so far at big prices; off 181 days Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 2 runs Gwan Tadhg 66/1 J.B. Foley 11.4 32L 10th of 16 to Crosshouse Boy 11.4 CLON 14 APR mdn hdl 2m 121yds Yld 33/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 88L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Plains Indian 10.11 CLON 22 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft

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Owned by: Jonathan O’Grady

Harel Du Marais (Fr) 25

E J O’Grady TIPPERARY

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5 11-12

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Grey by Al Namix - Urbi Et Orbi (Robin Des Champs) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots f-67632 Bred by: M Thierry Gouzerh, Haras de Saint Voir SCA & M Pierre Harel Daryl Jacob S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Generally progressive; followed 3rd at Kilbeggan in August with 2nd at Navan last month Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,400 Harel Du Marais (FR) 15/2 D.A. Jacob 11.12 (TS) 7 1/2L 2nd to Nonbinding 11.12 NAV 17 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 170yds Gd/Yld 40/1 J.J. Slevin 11.4 (TS) 3 1/4L 10L 3rd to Nikini 11.5 KILB 6 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 33/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 18L 6th of 17fn, 20rn to Frontline Worker 11.5 here 24 MAY mdn hdl 2m 115yds Gd

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Hisnameis Mrdevitt (Ire) 53

5 11-12

Owned by: Handbrakes Down Syndicate

g Bay by Epaulette - Indolente (Diesis) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow braces, yellow armlet, yellow star on cap 353267 Bred by: Kildaragh Stud Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Dual Flat winner; bit below par latest but big each-way player on previous form Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €16,753 Hisnameis Mrdevitt 2 flat wins €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 5/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 7 1/4L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Uncle Phil 11.12 KILL 20 AUG mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld S. W. Flanagan 11.1 (H) 4L 6th of 11 to Pisgah Pike 11.6 MARKET RASEN 16 JUL hcp hdl 2m 125yds Gd 6/4Fav HR114 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Amir Kabir (GB) 11.12 ROS 4 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 90yds Gd Sean Flanagan

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Marine Nationale (Ire) 53

5 11-12

Owned by: Barry Connell

g Bay by French Navy - Power of Future (Definite Article) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Michael O’Sullivan Bred by: J B Bloodstock Ltd Barry Connell KILDARE 11 (5) RACING POST VERDICT 2-2 in bumpers including here on debut and looks like a nice prospect; more to come Probable SP: Evs Career record 2 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €12,685 Marine Nationale 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 C 4/6Fav Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 11.7 won 11L 15L from My Gaffer 10.11 and Follow The Brave (FR) 11.11 KILL 20 AUG 4rn Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 15/2 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 11.7 won 3 3/4L 2 3/4L from Demandrivingdouvan 12.0 and Halibut (FR) 11.7 here 28 MAY 15rn Bumper 2m 50yds Gd

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Musta Lovea Lovea (Ire) 135

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g Bay by Mustameet - Tropical Love (Fruits of Love) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots 2-68969 Bred by: S Collins Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Best form came in bumpers last term; tailed off when last seen; best watched for now Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,238 Musta Lovea Lovea 11/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.4 (TS) 82L 9th of 11fn, 15rn to Ballybaun Star 11.4 BAL 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 2f 109yds Gd/Yld 40/1 B. Browne 11.4 17L 6th of 17fn, 19rn to Billable Grant 10.13 DRYL 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 50/1 B. Browne 11.12 30L 9th of 17 to Highland Charge 11.12 NAAS 27 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 101yds Sft Luke Dempsey

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The Festival 2023 On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle COLOURS

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Nominator (GER) 12

Hood,

5 11-12

Owned by: Mrs H Watson

g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Nella di Monsone (Monsun) Colours: DARK GREEN, white star, white sleeves, dark green stars, dark green cap 9u-0 Bred by: Gestut Etzean Brian Hayes Barry J Fitzgerald CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Failed to complete in a bumper and shown nothing in two starts under Rules; hood now tried Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 2 runs Nominator (GER) 33/1 B. Hayes 11.12 50L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Saylavee 11.5 GOW 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 Troy Walsh u.r. in race won by Lookaway KILDORRERY 21-NOV-21 10r6f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft 3/1Fav Mr D. O’Connor 11.9 45L 9th of 11 to Au Fleuron (FR) 11.9 TIPP 24 MAR 21 Bumper 2m 2f Sft

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Onlyamatteroftime (Ire) 12 g Bay by Getaway - Udontno (Oscar) Colours: BLACK, pink hollow box, pink cap Bred by: Mrs P Madden

Shane O’Callaghan 5 (7) RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off when 50-1 on debut 12 days ago; hard to recommend Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €240 Onlyamatteroftime 50/1 S. O’Callaghan 11.5 33L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Saylavee 11.5 GOW 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m Yld

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6 11-12

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Planet Janet (Ire) 71

Niall Madden KILDARE

6 11-12

Owned by: CORRS Partnership

g Bay by Brian Boru - Dreamland (Trans Island) Colours: PINK, maroon star & sleeves, white cap p P J O’Hanlon (5) Bred by: Barry Murphy Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off before pulling up when 50-1 in a Roscommon maiden hurdle on debut Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 1 runs Planet Janet 50/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 p.u. in race won by Starzov 11.12 ROS 2 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 198yds Sft

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Positive Thinker (Ire) 12

5 11-12

Owned by: Michael J McDonagh

g Bay by Ocovango - Clip Her Tail (Old Vic) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap 84 Cathal Landers Bred by: P Brogan Michael J McDonagh CLARE RACING POST VERDICT Distant fourth last time but tailed off both outings and probably one for h’caps now Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €480 Positive Thinker 40/1 C.A. Landers 11.12 15L 2 1/2L 12L 4th to Saylavee 11.5 GOW 30 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 80/1 C.A. Landers 11.12 31L 8th of 17fn, 19rn to Hubrisko (FR) 11.12 GAL 5 SEP mdn hdl 2m 130yds Gd

10 Santonito (Fr) 214

5 11-12

Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

g Bay by Coastal Path - Saintenitouche (Saint Des Saints) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap 22-21 Bred by: M Claude Dufour & Mme Christiane Dufour Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT 2nd first three bumpers and off the mark latest; off 214 days and needs progress Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €12,336 Santonito (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D 6/4Fav Mr J.J. Codd 12.0 won s/hd 1L from Don Chalant 12.0 and Goldwyn 11.7 NAV 12 MAR 11rn Bumper 2m Hvy 10/11Fav Mr J.J. Codd 12.2 5L 2nd to Seabank Bistro 12.2 NAAS 30 JAN 15rn Bumper 2m 3f Yld 7/2 Mr B. O’Neill 12.2 ns 2nd to Embassy Gardens (GB) 12.2 LEP 27 DEC 21 12rn Bumper 2m 4f Yld/Sft

11 Viceregent (GB) 53

5 11-12

Owned by: Golden Circle Group Syndicate

g Bay by Nathaniel - Simply Shining (Rock of Gibraltar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white diamond, white sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue cap Philip Byrnes (7) 0-77029 Bred by: Mrs H Steel C Byrnes LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Went close at Cork 2 runs ago but couldn’t build on that latest; more needed here Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €20,551 Viceregent (GB) 1 flat win €4,033.60 -- Handicap Rating 112 10/1 HR112 P. Byrnes 11.5 11L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to Uncle Phil 11.12 KILL 20 AUG mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR112 P. Byrnes 11.8 nk 2nd to Dorans Boy 11.8 CK 1 AUG 19rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld 28/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 44L 10th of 15fn, 18rn to Tax For Max (GER) 11.12 here 28 MAY mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd 7

2.10pm RACE 1 COLOURS

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12 Artemis Angel (Ire) 8

5 11-05

Owned by: Winning Ways Artemis Syndicate

f Bay by Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Demon (Bob’s Return) Colours: YELLOW & RED STRIPES, mauve sleeves, yellow & red striped cap 004995 Bred by: Con O’Keeffe Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Shown ability but only achieved modest level of form and beaten 21l last week Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €690 Artemis Angel 33/1 Sam Ewing 11.5 20L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Music Drive (FR) 11.12 GAL 4 OCT mdn hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft 100/1 K.C. Sexton 11.5 48L 9th of 11fn, 16rn to Dawn Rising 11.12 LIST 23 SEP mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd 11/1 Mr S. Perry 11.5 16L 9th of 14 to Thecompanysergeant (GB) 12.0 KILB 19 AUG Bumper 2m Gd Kevin Sexton

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 5 HOOD ON No. 6 LAST YEAR 1st My Mate Mozzie, 2nd Barbados, 3rd Filey Bay TRAINER Gavin Cromwell WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 3m 57.30 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST Evens Marine Nationale, 7-2 Hisnameis Mrdevitt, 4 Santonito, 6 Harel Du Marais, 16 Viceregent, 25 Musta Lovea Lovea, 33 Positive Thinker, 40 Artemis Angel, 100 others

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

This looks like a good opportunity for the unbeaten MARINE NATIONALE to open his account over timber after two facile wins in bumpers so far. Hisnameis Mrdevitt wasn’t at his best last time but he could be the one to chase the selection home if his previous level of form. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing

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SELECTION: MARINE NATIONALE Next Best: Hisnameis Mrdevitt

SELECTION: MARINE NATIONALE

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2.45pm RACE 2

Trifecta Placepot

The Sign Up Today For Latest News & Offers Mares Handicap Hurdle of €14,500 Distance 2m Winner €8,555 Second €2,900 Third €1,450 Fourth €725 Fifth €435 Sixth €290 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle

Declared 10

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

2m

for four years old and upwards mares only (123 = 11st 12lbs).

COLOURS / RIDER

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Dollys Destination (Ire) 36

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9 11-12

Owned by: Gary McGill

f Bay by Dubai Destination - Rehill Lass (Shernazar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sleeves, pink cap Mr O McGill (7) 04-9-77 Bred by: Matthew Crosse Gary McGill DERRY RACING POST VERDICT Good form in 2020; missed all of last season but fit for this after 2 spins on the Flat Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 25 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €47,335 Dollys Destination 4 N.H. wins €25,458.10 D -- Handicap Rating 118 11/1 HR71 Sam Ewing 9.8 6L 7th of 16 to Sidiriya 9.3 GAL 6 SEP mdn 1m 4f 42yds Sft 66/1 Mr O. McGill 11.0 4L 7th of 18 to Dads Lad 11.5 GAL 27 JUL mdn 1m 4f 43yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR124 S.D. Torrens 11.3 29L last of 9fn, 10rn to Pure Genius (FR) 11.10 DWNP 21 MAR 21 hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld

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Bonarc (Ire) 150

8 11-10

Owned by: Mules & Tools Racing Syndicate

f Bay/Brown by Arcadio - Bonnie Theatre (King’s Theatre) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow diamond, light blue sleeves, royal blue chevrons, yellow cap, Michael O’Sullivan royal blue star 53-6310 (5) Bred by: Ms L Wafer John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Couldn’t follow up h’cap hurdle success when beaten 21l last time; needs further progress Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 33 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €40,098 Bonarc 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 D -- Handicap Rating 116 9/2Fav HR117 M.M. McDonagh 10.0 20L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Celestial Horizon 10.11 KILL 15 MAY Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Gd 5/1 HR109 M.M. McDonagh 10.11 won 10L 1L from Swelltime 11.6 and Rodney Bay 11.2 KILB 13 MAY 12rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m Gd 7/2 P.K. Donovan 11.0 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Hereditary Rule 11.12 CLON 14 APR 6rn beg.ch 2m Yld

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Country Queen (Ire) 20

5 11-10

Owned by: Keep Smiling Syndicate

f Bay by Yeats - Fruits de Mer (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star, black sleeves, white armlet, black cap, white star 521f13 Bred by: Michael Byrne Davy Russell Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Bumper and maiden hurdle winner last month; beaten fav at Perth last month; tough mark Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €16,355 Country Queen 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 Sean Bowen 11.0 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Our Marty (FR) 10.12 PERTH 22 SEP 8rn nov.hdl 2m 47yds Gd 9/2 D.N. Russell 11.5 won nk 1 1/2L from Carrarea 11.12 and High City Roller 11.12 KILB 2 SEP 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd 11/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 fell in race won by Champ Kiely 11.12 GAL 27 JUL 17rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd

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Hope Des Blins (Fr) 10

5 11-06

Owned by: Thomas F Meagher

f Bay by Konig Turf - Steely Dancer (Until Sundown) Colours: YELLOW, brown cross sashes, emerald green cap 6353f5 Bred by: J D Communier & Mrs C Communier Danny Mullins John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Maiden hurdle winner 2 seasons ago but not at same level since; bit to prove Probable SP: 11/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €11,600 Hope Des Blins (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 112 200/1 HR112 D.E. Mullins 10.10 28L last of 5 to Jesse Evans 11.3 TIPP 2 OCT hdl Grade 3 2m Gd 12/1 B.J. Cooper 11.0 fell in race won by Motown Maggie 11.0 LIST 21 SEP 6rn nov.ch 2m 4f Gd 14/1 B.J. Cooper 11.7 15L 1/2L 3rd to Faith Du Val (FR) 11.7 SLGO 14 SEP 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f 55yds Gd/Yld

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Bellaney Gem (Ire) 46

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9 10-09

Owned by: J W Rosbotham

f Brown by Doyen - Bellaney Jewel (Roselier) Colours: DARK BLUE, white chevron & sleeves, hooped cap 444283 Bred by: J W Rosbotham J J Slevin S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Consistent this summer; placed again latest; reduced mark back over here; contender Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 28 runs, 2 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €31,657 Bellaney Gem 2 N.H. wins €7,098.10 -- Handicap Rating 101 Sean Bowen 10.7 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Kerosine Light 11.5 CARTMEL 27 AUG 11rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m 1f 46yds Gd D. Jacob 11.7 (CP) (TS) 20L 8th of 12 to Idilico (FR) 10.10 PERTH 13 AUG hcp hdl (0-120)2m 4f 35yds Gd Mr J. C. Bowen 10.12 (CP) (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Britzka 11.13 PERTH 27 JUL 6rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m 47yds Gd

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Battle Away (Ire) 72

9 10-08

Owned by: D Rohan

f Bay by Getaway - Royal Crew (King’s Theatre) Colours: BLACK, yellow sash, purple cap 07//-11 Bred by: Thomas F O’Brien Jack Foley Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Point winner; dual hurdle winner for new yard; 10lb rise is fine but drop to 2m a concern Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €12,390 Battle Away 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 9/2 HR90 J.B. Foley 11.6 won 4L 1/2L from Search For A Myth 11.8 and Natural Look 11.3 CK 1 AUG 20rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR83 J.B. Foley 10.13 won 1/2L 4L from Sphagnum 12.1 and Battle Of Benburb 11.2 KILL 14 JUL 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Gd 40/1 J.J. Burke 10.11 18L 7th of 12 to Westmead 11.1 TRAM 18 AUG 19 mdn hdl 2m 5f Gd

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Well Funded (Ire) 12

TStrap,

6 10-08

Owned by: Sean Maguire

f Bay by Camelot - Malikayah (Fasliyev) Colours: ORANGE, white diamond, orange cap, white diamonds 060124 Bred by: Irish National Stud R Deegan Eoin Christopher McCarthy LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Off the mark in h’cap at Listowel; in too deep latest and needs a career best to land this Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 36 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €35,536 Well Funded 3 flat wins €14,519.30 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 D -- Handicap Rating 100 33/1 HR100 R. Deegan 10.7 (TS) 1 1/2L 17L 16L 4th to She Is Electric 10.7 GOW 30 SEP 7rn hdl Listed 2m Yld 15/2 HR98 T.B. Lyons 11.6 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Low Style (FR) 10.12 ROS 26 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 78yds Gd 9/2 HR93 T.B. Lyons 10.8 (TS) won nk 3/4L from Sequoiaspirit 11.7 and Toms Courage 11.5 LIST 19 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd

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Barbaha Queen (Ire) 16

6 10-01

Owned by: John Patrick Ryan

f Bay by Yeats - Five of Spades (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap 316559 Sean O’Keeffe John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY Bred by: Anthony Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Won maiden hurdle at Clonmel but hasn’t progressed since and tailed off latest; tough mark Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €9,970 Barbaha Queen 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 D -- Handicap Rating 93 16/1 HR95 D.E. Mullins 11.10 39L 9th of 12fn, 16rn to Low Style (FR) 10.12 ROS 26 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 78yds Gd 11/1 HR96 N.T. Prendergast 10.8 24L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Molly Fantasy (GER) 10.4 TRAM 12 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd 15/2 HR98 J.P. Shinnick 10.5 23L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Swelltime 11.4 KILB 15 JUL Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 50yds Gd

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Up And Out (Ire) 16

4 10-00

Owned by: Dermot Crosby & K Crosby

f Bay/Brown by Pride of Dubai - Dacio (Harlan’s Holiday) Colours: PURPLE, black chevron, black chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap 5-69253 Bred by: Highpark Bloodstock Ltd Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Placed in maiden hurdles; opening mark doesn’t look generous but unexposed Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,200 Up And Out -- Handicap Rating 93 16/1 J.C. Gainford 11.0 4 3/4L 9 1/2L 3rd to Black Hawk Eagle 11.7 ROS 26 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 78yds Gd 14/1 D.F. O’Regan 10.7 11L 5th of 14 to Itwasfate (GB) 10.13 KILB 15 JUL mdn hdl 1m 7f 50yds Gd 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 2L 2nd to Morepowertoya (FR) 11.7 TRAM 3 JUL 8rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld Sam Ewing

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2.45pm RACE 2 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Lucy Van Pelt (Ire) 12

7 10-00

Owned by: McCann & Woods Partnership

f Bay by Getaway - Howaboutthis (Oscar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star & sleeves, emerald green cap Darragh O’Keeffe 86-5105 Bred by: Edmond Coleman Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Course winner here in May but struggled from higher marks since and 4lb wrong for this Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €7,826 Lucy Van Pelt 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 C -- Handicap Rating 88 7/1 HR89 J.J. Slevin 11.8 25L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Sea Of Sands 11.12 GOW 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld 10/1 HR89 J.J. Slevin 11.8 34L 13th of 15fn, 20rn to Battle Away 11.6 CK 1 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR82 J.J. Slevin 11.3 won 1 1/4L 2 3/4L from Thefaithfulindian 11.5 and Dylan Oak 11.13 here 24 MAY 20rn hcp hdl (8095)2m 115yds Gd CPiece ON No. 1 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7 Long Handicap: Lucy Van Pelt 9-10 (136) LAST YEAR 1st Mighty Meggsie, 2nd Elegant Lass, 3rd Kitty Galore TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 10-9 TIME 3m 52.30 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Battle Away, 6 Bellaney Gem, Country Queen, 7 Dollys Destination, 8 Bonarc, Up And Out, 11 Hope Des Blins, 12 Well Funded, 20 Barbaha Queen, Lucy Van Pelt

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

RACE VERDICT

Most of these have claims but the tentative vote goes to DOLLY’S DESTINATION who is well handicapped on her 2020 form and should be fit for this after a brief spell on the level. Battle Away is a big danger in her hat-trick bid if she handles the drop back in trip. Bellaney Gem is back on a good mark.

[Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: DOLLYS DESTINATION Next Best: Battle Away

SELECTION: COUNTRY QUEEN

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3.20pm RACE 3

Trifecta Placepot

The Punchestown Festival Deals Handicap Hurdle of €16,500

Distance 2m4f80y Winner €9,735 Second €3,300 Third €1,650 Fourth €825 Fifth €495 Sixth €330 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

2m4f & 80y

four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs).

Declared 17 COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

My Immortal (Ire) 231

6 11-12

Owned by: Barry Connell

g Bay by Shantou - Off She Goes (Sadler’s Wells) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Michael O’Sullivan 26312-1 Bred by: John & Rosemary Hutch Barry Connell KILDARE (5) RACING POST VERDICT Progressive last term and winner here latest; however, up 10lb and off 231 days Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €22,315 My Immortal 2 N.H. wins €15,635.00 C -- Handicap Rating 130 11/2 HR120 S.W. Flanagan 11.2 won 4 1/2L 1 1/2L from Portstorm (GB) 11.1 and Young Dev 10.10 here 23 FEB 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR116 M.P. O’Connor 10.5 4 1/2L 2nd to Hewick 10.7 LIST 22 SEP 21 17rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 7/1 Mr B. O’Neill 11.6 won s/hd s/hd from Lanziano (FR) 11.6 and Wasdale Park (FR) 11.6 KILB 20 AUG 21 13rn mdn hdl 3m 1f Yld

2

Quirt Evans (Ire) 12

TStrap,

7 11-09

Owned by: Aidan Fogarty

g Bay by Getaway - Mae Mobley (Saffron Walden) Colours: PURPLE, light blue epaulettes, white sleeves, white cap, purple star 6p4740 Bred by: Miss Elizabeth Kennedy David M O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Not at his best this term and tailed off latest; becoming feasibly treated at least Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €27,462 Quirt Evans 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 50/1 HR130 K.E Buckley 11.7 (CP) (TS) 73L last of 10fn, 12rn to Moving Water 10.8 GOW 30 SEP hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 33/1 HR132 S.W. Flanagan 11.10 (CP) (TS) 9L 1 1/4L 4L 4th to The Friday Man (GB) 11.1 NAV 17 SEP 5rn hdl 2m 5f 150yds Gd 18/1 HR122 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 22L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Pat Coyne 11.3 TRAM 14 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 150yds Gd Gabi Bourke (7)

3

Charli Parcs (Fr) 19

9 11-07

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Anabaa Blue - Ella Parcs Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star 5p8-056 Bred by: Mme Pascale Nouard Aidan Anthony Howard KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Grade 2 placed but looks regressive; stamina to prove at this trip Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €71,610 Charli Parcs (FR) 3 N.H. wins €53,003.10 -- Handicap Rating 125 18/1 HR125 S.D. Torrens 10.8 6L 6th of 14fn, 17rn to Magnor Glory 10.1 LIST 23 SEP Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd 33/1 HR126 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.2 (H) 8 1/4L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Effernock Fizz 10.0 KILL 19 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Gd 80/1 HR130 D.F. O’Regan 10.10 (H) 36L 16th of 23fn, 27rn to Call Me Lyreen 11.4 LEP 6 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld/Sft Mark Walsh

4

Skippin Court (Ire) 18

5 11-04

Owned by: Dexys Midnight Runners Syndicate

g Bay by Court Cave - Tomboy (Loup Sauvage) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white cap, emerald Kevin Sexton green diamond 001061 Bred by: Seamus McMullan Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Career best back at 2m4f latest; no chances taken with 6lb higher mark though Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €34,836 Skippin Court 3 N.H. wins €29,205.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 6/1 HR116 K.C. Sexton 10.5 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Listentillitellyea 10.0 and Blanketontheground 10.0 LIST 24 SEP 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 13/2 HR116 N.J. Ryan 9.7 13L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Effernock Fizz 10.0 KILL 19 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Gd 17/2 HR116 N.J. Ryan 10.12 25L 12th of 16fn, 17rn to Rock Road 11.6 GAL 27 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 111yds Gd

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The Punchestown Festival Deals Handicap Hurdle COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ebasari (Ire) 23 Owned by: Royal’s & Blue Syndicate

C,T,

4 11-03

g Bay by Lope de Vega - Ebayya (Azamour) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN CHECK 630145 Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Head back in front on return before good 4th at Galway; not as good latest; up in trip Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €22,079 Ebasari 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 17/2 HR124 K.C. Sexton 10.8 (CP) (TS) 18L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Prairie Dancer 11.2 LIST 19 SEP Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd 10/1 HR123 J.W. Kennedy 10.12 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 4L 3/4L 4th to Sit Down Lucy 11.0 GAL 29 JUL 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Gd/Yld 6/5 HR123 J.W. Kennedy 11.8 (CP) (TS) won 6 1/2L s/hd from I Don’t Get It 11.12 and Douglas Dc 11.8 DWNP 13 JUL 6rn hdl 2m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld

6

Formal Order (GB) 8

CPiece,

6 11-02

Owned by: M&S Partnership

g Bay by Iffraaj - Full Mandate (Acclamation) Colours: MAROON, emerald green star, emerald green sleeves, maroon chevrons, maroon Darragh O’Keeffe cap, emerald green star 115/-0u Bred by: Mr Liam Sheridan Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Listed winner; shown nothing in two runs since two years off; best form on softer Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €29,517 Formal Order (GB) 2 N.H. wins €20,355.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120 66/1 HR120 S. O’Callaghan 11.11 (CP) u.r. in race won by Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 10.12 GAL 4 OCT 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft 80/1 HR60 T.P. Madden 9.11 (CP) 41L 14th of 17 to Intend 8.8 NAV 3 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 6f Yld/Sft 33/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.1 (CP) (TS) 11L 5th of 7 to Darrens Hope 10.9 CK 1 NOV 20 nov.hdl Listed 3m Sft

7

Typical Thomas (Ire) 18

5 11-01

Owned by: Miss Heather Heffernan

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Lady Singspiel (Singspiel) Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, halved sleeves, royal blue cap, white diamond 00-164 Bred by: Christopher Maye Aidan Kelly (7) James Andrew Fahey LAOIS RACING POST VERDICT Maiden hurdle winner who took form to a new level when 10l 4th in novice latest; h’cap bow Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €6,795 Typical Thomas 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 119 50/1 A.P. Kelly 10.12 hd 5 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Ambitious Fellow 11.10 LIST 24 SEP 11rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 12/1 A.P. Kelly 10.6 17L 6th of 7 to Faron 11.4 SLGO 4 AUG nov.hdl 2m 1f 195yds Gd/Yld 20/1 P.T. Smithers 10.11 won 1 1/2L 3L from Starzov 11.1 and Ask Charlie 10.13 DWNP 13 JUL 9rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Gd

8

Auckland (GER) 18

CPiece,

5 11-00

Owned by: F & K Partnership

g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Al Qahira (Big Shuffle) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop & armlet, striped cap 213080 Bred by: Gestut Ohlerweiherhof Danny Mullins Anthony Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Dual Flat winner and first hurdle win in May; gone off the boil since; tailed off latest Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 25 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €40,816 Auckland (GER) 2 flat wins €22,000.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 9/1 HR120 D.E. Mullins 10.9 (CP) 43L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Skippin Court 10.5 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 11/2Fav HR120 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (CP) 19L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Magnor Glory 10.12 KILL 15 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 13/2 HR71 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 (CP) 18L 17th of 18 to Common Practice 8.11 CUR 24 JUN 1m 4f Gd

9

Roi De Dubai (Ire) 96

10 11-00

Owned by: Ms Caroline Ahearn

g Bay by Dubai Destination - Miss Esther (Alkalde) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap Kieren Buckley (5) 7123-40 Bred by: Kevin Galvin John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off on return and off 3 months since; more effective over fences and ovear further Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 29 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €64,177 Roi De Dubai 5 N.H. wins €38,866.10 -- Handicap Rating 118 40/1 HR120 Thomas Reilly 10.10 47L last of 14 to Waitnsee 10.9 KILB 8 JUL Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Gd T. Scudamore 11.6 1/2L 25L 12L 4th to Kiltealy Briggs 11.6 MUSSELBURGH 5 FEB 4rn nov.ch 2m 4f 68yds Gd Sean Bowen 11.8 12L 17L 3rd to Does He Know (GB) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 23 OCT 21 3rn nov.ch 3m 80yds Gd

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3.20pm RACE 3 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Curious Times (Ire) 21

TStrap,

9 10-12

Owned by: Mrs P Sloan

g Bay by Shantou - Aunt Rosalie (King’s Theatre) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond 578p31 Bred by: Michael Fitzgerald S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Winner at Perth 3 weeks ago when stepped back up to this trip; this more competitive Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €18,893 Curious Times 2 N.H. wins €12,157.10 -- Handicap Rating 116 Mr J. C. Bowen 11.11 (TS) won 2 3/4L 2 3/4L from Idilico (FR) 10.11 and Battle of Toro 11.4 PERTH 21 SEP 6rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 4f 35yds Gd Mr J. C. Bowen 12.0 (CP) (TS) 2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Kayfast Warrior 10.11 PERTH 30 JUN 6rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 47yds Gd 14/1 HR115 P.J. Carberry 11.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by Bravo Team 11.2 DRYL 3 JUN 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd J J Slevin

11 Drumcliff (Ire) 37

C,T,

11 10-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Presenting - Dusty Too Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Miss A B O’Connor 36-7-45 Bred by: Simon Tindall Padraig Roche KILDARE (3) RACING POST VERDICT No wins since 2018; 0-9 over timber; missed all of last season but promise since returning Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 27 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €73,825 Drumcliff 4 N.H. wins €54,262.50 -- Handicap Rating 116 5/1 HR116 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.9 (TS) 7 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to It Could Be You 11.7 GAL 5 SEP hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Yld 50/1 HR116 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.0 (TS) 6 1/2L 4 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Rock Road 11.6 GAL 27 JUL 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 111yds Gd Richie McLernon 11.7 (TS) 12L last of 7 to Paddy’s Poem (GB) 11.12 WINCANTON 3 MAR 21 hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 35yds Gd

12 Esperti (Ire) 54

5 10-12

Owned by: Direct Bloodstock

g Bay by Presenting - Elsie (Milan) Colours: WHITE, royal blue star & sleeves, royal blue star on cap Sean Flanagan 524213 Bred by: Ms Helga Moore Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Bumper winner; maiden hurdle winner on penultimate outing; beaten 22l in novice latest Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €22,764 Esperti 2 N.H. wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 5/1 HR116 K.C. Sexton 11.4 5L 17L 3rd to Rexem 10.11 KILL 19 AUG 6rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd 1/1Fav HR116 K.C. Sexton 11.12 won 3L 6L from Killoughteen 10.6 and She’s Tobias 10.11 KILB 6 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd 7/2 HR116 K.C. Sexton 11.12 21L 2nd to Champ Kiely 11.12 GAL 27 JUL 17rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd

13 Music Of Tara (GB) 40

TStrap,

5 10-08

Owned by: Robcour & Mrs Paul Shanahan

f Bay by Kayf Tara - Mayfair Music (Presenting) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 16-324 Bred by: Mrs E Roberts

Rachael Blackmore R ACING POST VERDICT Point winner; shown plenty of promise in 4 hurdle runs; improver up in trip; shortlisted Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,679 Music Of Tara (GB) -- Handicap Rating 112 2/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) 9L 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to So Scottish (FR) 11.12 KILB 2 SEP 11rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 5/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 10.13 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Naughtinesse 11.7 TIPP 5 MAY 17rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 6/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) 1 1/4L 4L 3rd to Irish Blaze 11.12 NAV 22 FEB 25rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 170yds Hvy

14 It Could Be You (Ire) 18

TStrap,

8 10-07

Owned by: Rory F Larkin

g Grey by Carlotamix - Bonmahon Charm (Oscar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop & armlet, yellow & red striped cap 3f0p10 Bred by: Richard Fitzgerald Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Ended losing run with h’cap chase win but tailed off latest; better over fences this days Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €50,897 It Could Be You 3 N.H. wins €26,255.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 11/1 HR115 Mr C. Mullins 11.10 (TS) 36L 11th of 13fn, 17rn to Mica Malpic (FR) 11.10 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 10/1 HR109 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 (TS) won 2L 2 1/4L from Hoke Colburn 11.2 and Nuttorridge 10.11 GAL 5 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Yld 40/1 HR113 Mr C. Mullins 10.9 p.u. in race won by Rock Road 11.6 GAL 27 JUL 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 111yds Gd Donagh Meyler

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The Punchestown Festival Deals Handicap Hurdle COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Scalino (Ire) 83

6 10-02

Owned by: Ms Chloe Boland

g Chesnut by Kamsin - Sea Road (Dashing Blade) Colours: WHITE, dark blue spots, dark blue armlet, quartered cap -60-890 Bred by: Gestuet Hof Vesterberg R Deegan Louise G Lyons KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Off the mark on handicap debut two years ago; struggled in three runs this summer Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €7,457 Scalino 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 C -- Handicap Rating 106 25/1 HR109 J.J. Slevin 12.0 17L 10th of 13 to Yulong Voice (GB) 11.0 LIM 21 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd 18/1 HR112 D.P. Holden 11.3 36L 9th of 10 to Lady Iseult 10.6 ROS 14 JUN hcp hdl (80-123)2m 4f 125yds Gd 8/1 HR114 Mr T. Hamilton 11.12 55L 8th of 9 to Wild Shot (GB) 11.9 TRAM 3 JUN hcp hdl 2m 120yds Gd/Yld

16 King Kal (Ire) 44

6 10-01

Owned by: Paul McKeon

g Bay by Kalanisi - Lackagh Lass (Oscar) Colours: BLACK, white epaulettes, white cap, black star 3/-8041 Bred by: Seamus Cooney Brian Hayes C A Murphy WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Off the mark in Downpatrick maiden in August appreciating step up in trip; more to come Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €6,300 King Kal 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 105 5/2 B. Hayes 11.12 won 6L 6L from Duleek Street 11.9 and L’or Des Roses (FR) 11.7 DWNP 29 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Gd 14/1 B. Hayes 11.12 3 3/4L 17L 2 1/4L 4th to Sizing Mauritius 11.12 KILB 21 APR 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 30yds Gd/Yld 10/1 L.A. McKenna 11.5 44L 11th of 15 to Dartington 11.12 NAV 12 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy

17 Make The Switch (Ire) 44

TStrap,

7 10-01

Owned by: Derek Kierans

g Bay by Dansili - Switch (Quiet American) Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars 1-64-00 Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm Simon Torrens John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT First run over hurdles for a couple of years when tailed off at Downpatrick latest Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €15,913 Make The Switch 1 flat win €5,900.00 1 N.H. win €6,501.00 -- Handicap Rating 105 33/1 HR107 S.D. Torrens 11.13 (TS) 28L last of 11fn, 12rn to Sphagnum 11.9 DWNP 29 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 160yds Gd 40/1 HR63 Cillian McConnell 9.3 12L 11th of 12 to Firstman (FR) 9.4 ROS 15 AUG hcp (47-70)1m 4f Gd 11/2 HR69 Sam Ewing 9.8 (TS) 1 1/4L 2 1/4L ns 4th to Drakensberg 9.6 DUN 12 FEB 21 14rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Std TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 10, 13, 14, 17 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5, 11 CPiece ON No. 6, 8

LAST YEAR 1st Aldo The Apache, 2nd Whatsnotoknow, 3rd Marajman TRAINER C A Murphy WEIGHT 10-1 TIME 3m 52.30 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 5 Music Of Tara, 13-2 Drumcliff, 7 Typical Thomas, 8 Curious Times, Skippin Court, 10 Charli Parcs, Esperti, King Kal, My Immortal, 16 Ebasari, 20 Auckland, Formal Order, Make The Switch, Quirt Evans, 25 It Could Be You, Roi De Dubai, 33 Scalino

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

RACE VERDICT

If he finds any improvement for this new trip, EBASARI could be the one to side with after some solid efforts earlier in the summer.

Typical Thomas could be a big danger on handicap debut and similar can be said for Music Of Tara who should appreciate a step back up in trip. Drumcliff has shown he retains ability in recent starts. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: EBASARI Next Best: Drumcliff SELECTION: DRUMCLIFF

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3.55pm RACE 4

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The Buck House Novice Steeplechase of €28,500 (Grade 3) Winner €16,815 Second €5,700 Third €2,850 Fourth €1,425 Fifth €855 Sixth €570 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for four

Declared 6

Distance 2m2f140y

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

2m2f140y

years old and upwards.

Weights 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Visionarian (Ire) 76

7 11-08

Owned by: Basil Holian

g Bay by Vision d’Etat - La Gree (Turgeon) Colours: PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap 527-011 Bred by: Ian Hannon Sam Ewing Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Faultless start chasing but more needed to confirm Galway form with Call Me Lyreen Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 11 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 36 % Prize-money earned €67,206 Visionarian 4 N.H. wins €49,855.00 9/2 D.F. O’Regan 11.1 won 3/4L 4 1/2L from Call Me Lyreen 11.5 and Ganapathi (FR) 11.5 and Champagne Gold 11.1 GAL 28 JUL 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 54yds Gd 2/1Fav D.F. O’Regan 11.12 won 3/4L 15L from Hannon 11.12 and Serenity Grove 11.12 WEX 1 JUL 9rn beg.ch 2m Sft 22/1 HR135 J.J. Slevin 11.1 48L 19th of 23fn, 27rn to Call Me Lyreen 11.4 LEP 6 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld/Sft

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Call Me Lyreen (Ire) 24

g Bay by Court Cave - Mooneys Valley (Dilshaan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap 41122f Jack Kennedy Bred by: William Flood RACING POST VERDICT Jumping errors crept in of late but major chance on overall form Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 17 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €157,693 Call Me Lyreen 6 N.H. wins €136,290.00 13/2 D.N. Russell 10.13 (CP) fell in race won by Easy Game (FR) 11.8 LIST 18 SEP 4rn chse 2m 4f Gd 11/4 J.C. Gainford 11.10 11L 2nd to Authorized Art (FR) 11.6 KILL 20 AUG 5rn nov.ch 2m 4f Gd/Yld 11/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 3/4L 2nd to Visionarian 11.1 GAL 28 JUL 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 54yds Gd

3

CPiece,

6 11-05

Owned by: Lyreen Syndicate

Upping The Anti (Ire) 39

Gordon Elliott MEATH

6 11-05

Owned by: Alan Halsall

g Bay by Valirann - Hollygrove Cezanne (King’s Ride) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, royal blue star Rachael Black- 317-113 Bred by: Mrs S Brennan Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD more RACING POST VERDICT Progressive until below-par latest when costly error; stiffer task awaits here Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €26,566 Upping The Anti 3 N.H. wins €23,305.00 -- Handicap Rating 136 1/2Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.10 3 3/4L 1L 3rd to Tullybeg 11.7 WEX 3 SEP 4rn nov.ch 2m 4f Yld 11/8Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.9 won 32L 6 1/2L from Mr Caplan 11.5 and Ferdia 11.1 TIPP 17 JUL 5rn nov.ch 2m 3f 114yds Yld 5/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won 19L 1/2L from Mighty Meggsie 11.5 and Ferdia 11.7 KILB 13 MAY 14rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd

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Adamantly Chosen (Ire) 23

5 11-01

Owned by: Watch This Space Syndicate

g Bay by Well Chosen - Sher’s Adamant (Shernazar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap 210401 Bred by: Martin Kenirons Danny Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Listowel winner faces a much bigger test here for one so inexperienced Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €85,693 Adamantly Chosen 3 N.H. wins €73,160.00 C 11/8 P. Townend 11.12 won 8L 43L from Grand Roi (FR) 11.12 and Masterstonemason 11.5 LIST 19 SEP 5rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd 7/2Fav HR137 P. Townend 11.5 25L 13th of 15fn, 20rn to Tudor City 10.11 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Gd 9/2 HR136 P. Townend 11.4 3L 1 3/4L 3L 4th to Camprond (FR) 11.4 here 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 30yds Yld

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The Buck House Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ferdia (Ire) 12

6 11-01

Owned by: Bitview Partnership

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Bonnie Theatre (King’s Theatre) Colours: MAROON, dark blue & maroon striped sleeves, dark blue cap, maroon star 313457 Bred by: Ms L Wafer John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Seasoned campaigner already; 1-12 chasing and looks to have it all to do Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 33 runs, 3 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €65,829 Ferdia 3 N.H. wins €23,305.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 18/1 HR114 P.K. Donovan 10.5 55L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Moving Water 10.8 GOW 30 SEP hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 11/4 HR128 D.E. Mullins 11.7 28L 5th of 6 to Chemical Energy 11.2 LIST 18 SEP nov.ch 2m 1f Gd 3/1 HR128 P.K. Donovan 11.5 4L 4 1/4L 8 1/2L 4th to The Little Yank 11.4 SLGO 14 SEP 6rn chse 2m 5f 47yds Gd/Yld Sean O’Keeffe

6

Midnight Run (Ire) 16

8 11-01

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Well Chosen - Knockamullen Girl (Alderbrook) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 94f-122 Bred by: Joseph R Lalor Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Drinmore promised hasn’t materialised and questions to answer at this stage Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €51,821 Midnight Run 1 flat win €6,785.00 3 N.H. wins €23,649.00 -- Handicap Rating 143 9/4Fav HR143 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 4 3/4L 2nd to Enniskerry 11.1 ROS 26 SEP 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 25yds Gd 1/1Fav B.J. Cooper 11.12 6 1/2L 2nd to Enniskerry 11.12 GAL 26 JUL 9rn beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd 6/4Fav S.M. Crosse 9.9 won 5L s/hd from San Salvador 9.9 and Thousand Tears 9.9 BAL 18 JUL 7rn mdn 1m 4f 126yds Gd/Yld 2min 57.5sec Bryan Cooper

CPiece ON No. 2 LAST YEAR 1st Embittered, 2nd Hurricane Georgie, 3rd Exit Poll TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 11-3 TIME 4m 50.00 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Midnight Run, 3 Adamantly Chosen, 4 Visionarian, 9-2 Call Me Lyreen, 11-2 Upping The Anti, 16 Ferdia

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RACE VERDICT

A very interesting renewal. Midnight Run continues to live on his Drinmore Chase fall rating but recent efforts question that figure and he is opposable. VISIONARIAN has looked good so far over fences and despite the weight concession is taken to maintain his unbeaten record and confirm Galway form with Call Me Lyreen. Adamantly Chosen lacks the experience of his rivals but still is a potentially serious threat. [Alan Hewison]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: VISIONARIAN Next Best: Adamantly Chosen

SELECTION: ADAMANTLY CHOSEN

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4.30pm RACE 5

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The Irish Daily Star - Best For Racing Coverage Steeplechase of €28,500 (Grade 3) Distance 2m7f200y (Registered as the Carvill’s Hill Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Daily Star)

Winner €16,815 Second €5,700 Third €2,850 Fourth €1,425 Fifth €855 Sixth €570 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old

Declared 6

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

and upwards.

2m7f & 200y

Weights 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Galvin (Ire) 168

8 11-12

Owned by: R A Bartlett

g Bay by Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (Moonax) Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap 1121-46 Bred by: Gabriel O’Gara Davy Russell Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s winner runs well fresh and the one to beat again despite weight concession Probable SP: 11/8 Career record 21 runs, 12 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 57 % Prize-money earned €366,916 Galvin 12 N.H. wins €257,007.20 CD -- Handicap Rating 166 5/1 HR167 D.N. Russell 11.10 23L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Allaho (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR chse Grade 1 3m 30yds Gd/Yld D. N. Russell 11.10 15L 2 1/2L s/hd 4th to A Plus Tard (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft 7/1 HR165 D.N. Russell 11.12 won s/hd 3/4L from A Plus Tard (FR) 11.12 and Kemboy (FR) 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 21 8rn chse Grade 1 3m Yld

2

Battleoverdoyen (Ire) 11

TStrap,

9 11-00

Owned by: Pioneer Racing

g Bay by Doyen - Battle Over (Sillery) Colours: BLACK, mauve panel, mauve armlet, black cap f67523 Bred by: Berry Farms Sam Ewing Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Gowran run encouraging; respected getting 12lb from stablemate Galvin Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 25 runs, 8 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 32 % Prize-money earned €280,822 Battleoverdoyen 8 N.H. wins €212,184.00 C -- Handicap Rating 149 15/2 HR149 D.N. Russell 11.3 (TS) 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Easy Game (FR) 11.8 GOW 1 OCT 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f Gd/Yld 11/10Fav HR149 D.N. Russell 11.3 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Politesse 10.10 GAL 31 JUL 6rn chse 2m 6f 111yds Sft 28/1 HR149 D.N. Russell 11.1 (TS) 10L 5th of 15fn, 21rn to Hewick 11.7 GAL 27 JUL Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 6f 111yds Gd

3

Lord Lariat (Ire) 177

C,T,

7 11-00

Owned by: P Blake & Patrick John Casey

g Bay by Golden Lariat - Johnny’s Pride (Mister Lord) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, check cap 611-651 P J O’Hanlon Bred by: Donal Walker Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Irish National winner on the improve; ground no problem and runs well fresh Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 24 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €319,380 Lord Lariat 6 N.H. wins €305,990.00 C -- Handicap Rating 146 40/1 HR137 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.12 (CP) (TS) won 4 3/4L 2 1/4L from Frontal Assault 10.7 and Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.8 FAIR 18 APR 27rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f 50yds Yld 4/1 HR137 J.B. Foley 10.10 (CP) (TS) 17L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Full Time Score 10.13 FAIR 9 FEB chse 2m 7f 165yds Sft 2/1Fav HR109 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.3 (CP) (TS) 11L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Western Zara 11.0 FAIR 29 JAN hcp hdl (80-116)2m 7f 160yds Gd

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Macgiloney (Ire) 11

9 11-00

Owned by: Michael Moloney

g Bay by Milan - Mrs Kennedy (Presenting) Colours: BLACK & YELLOW HOOPS, white & yellow quartered cap p53917 Bred by: Mr J O’Regan Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Grand stayer equally effective over hurdles and fences but plenty on at the weights here Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 47 runs, 10 wins, 23 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €124,674 Macgiloney 10 N.H. wins €88,858.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 9/1 HR135 D. King 11.3 13L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Walking On Glass 10.5 GOW 1 OCT Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 25/1 HR130 D. King 11.5 won ns 2 3/4L from Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.5 and Riggs 11.1 LIST 21 SEP 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 33/1 HR130 D.G. Hogan 11.9 28L last of 9fn, 10rn to Darver Star 11.13 GAL 5 SEP hdl 2m 5f 87yds Gd Sean Flanagan

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The Irish Daily Star - Best For Racing Coverage Steeplechase (Grade 3) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Run Wild Fred (Ire) 177

Blinkers,

8 11-00

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Chesnut by Shantou - Talkin Madam (Talkin Man) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 212-2ff Bred by: Maurice O’Brien Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT National falls a concern but well treated by race conditions; potential major player Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 21 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €268,190 Run Wild Fred 5 N.H. wins €89,380.50 C -- Handicap Rating 154 17/2 HR155 Mr R. James 11.2 (BK) fell in race won by Lord Lariat 9.12 FAIR 18 APR 27rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f 50yds Yld D. N. Russell 11.7 (BK) fell in race won by Noble Yeats 10.10 AINTREE 9 APR 40rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft Mr J. J. Codd 11.6 (BK) 8L 2nd to Stattler 11.6 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m 5f 201yds Gd /Sft

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Politesse (Ire) 73

TStrap,

8 10-10

Owned by: P G Davies & Mrs A Frost & R H Fowler

f Bay by Beat Hollow - Dalamine (Sillery) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, brown sash, white sleeves, light blue cap Darragh O’Keeffe u-07611 Bred by: Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Mrs Lorna Fowler MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Likeable mare has bit to find with some of these rivals but could outrun her likely odds Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 14 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €77,741 Politesse 5 N.H. wins €50,445.00 C -- Handicap Rating 136 9/4 HR136 C.J. Orr 10.10 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Battleoverdoyen 11.3 and Snugsborough Benny 10.10 GAL 31 JUL 6rn chse 2m 6f 111yds Sft 11/2 HR128 C.J. Orr 11.8 (TS) won 1 3/4L nk from Popong 11.7 and Snugsborough Hall 11.5 ROS 14 JUN 9rn Ext hcp chse 3m 67yds Gd 12/1 C.J. Orr 10.4 (TS) 28L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Easy Game (FR) 11.8 KILL 16 MAY chse Grade 3 2m 4f Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 6 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3 BLINKERS ON No. 5 LAST YEAR 1st Galvin, 2nd Annamix, 3rd Brahma Bull TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 6m 18.50 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Galvin, 11-4 Run Wild Fred, 9-2 Lord Lariat, 13-2 Battleoverdoyen, 12 Politesse, 20 Macgiloney

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

RACE VERDICT

Last year’s winner GALVIN can repeat the feat on similar ground. Stablemate Run Wild Fred and Irish National winner Lord Lariat rate the major dangers, although the mare Politesse is not one to rule out. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GALVIN Next Best: Run Wild Fred

SELECTION: BATTLEOVERDOYEN

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5.05pm RACE 6

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The Visit The New Punchestown.com (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase of €11,000 Distance 2m7f200y Winner €6,490 Second €2,200 Third €1,100 Fourth €550 Fifth €330 Sixth €220 Race conditions An extended handicap

Declared 13

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

steeplechase for five years old and upwards (109 = 12st 4lbs).

COLOURS / RIDER

2m7f & 200y

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Twilight Girl (Ire) 37

Blinkers,

9 12-07

Owned by: Michael B Moore

f Bay by Craigsteel - Twilight Princess (Moscow Society) Colours: WHITE, emerald green chevron, yellow sleeves & cap p-01p69 Bred by: Mr Billy Costello Mr T Walsh (7) Peter Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Career best in h’cap chase on return but struggled since; wears first-time blinkers Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 29 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €27,797 Twilight Girl 3 N.H. wins €19,175.00 -- Handicap Rating 112 14/1 HR114 K.C. Sexton 11.12 20L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to It Could Be You 11.7 GAL 5 SEP hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Yld 12/1 HR115 K.C. Sexton 11.5 13L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Pat Coyne 11.3 TRAM 14 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 150yds Gd S. W. Flanagan 11.13 p.u. in race won by Bintheredonethat 10.8 CARTMEL 26 JUN 6rn hcp hdl (0-110)3m 1f 83yds Gd /Sft

2

Silvertown (Ire) 152

5 12-02

Owned by: Derek Twiss

g Bay by Make Believe - Levanto (Lawman) Colours: EM. GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, dark green sleeves, white stars, em. green cap, black star p12706 Bred by: John O’Connor Mr J Dunne (7) Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off in two runs in beginners’ and has a tough ask on h’cap chase debut Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 29 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €27,101 Silvertown 1 flat win €5,900.00 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 107 14/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 68L 6th of 10fn, 14rn to Upping The Anti 11.12 KILB 13 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd 28/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 last of 10fn, 14rn to Grand Paradis (FR) 11.12 CK 17 APR beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 6/1 HR116 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 25L 7th of 10 to Caesar Rock 11.4 WEX 1 APR nov.hdl 3m Gd

3

Hoke Colburn (Ire) 18

10 12-00

Owned by: On The Green Syndicate

g Brown by Beneficial - Ravaleen (Executive Perk) Colours: YELLOW, maroon cross sashes, dark blue sleeves, red cap, white star Mr E Mahon (7) 889522 Bred by: Mrs Hazel Hatton Brian M McMahon GALWAY RACING POST VERDICT Course winner returned to form of late; 1lb drop for latest 2nd looks lenient Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 41 runs, 5 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €47,011 Hoke Colburn 5 N.H. wins €25,486.70 C -- Handicap Rating 105 7/1 HR106 Mr E. Mahon 11.1 7L 2nd to Mica Malpic (FR) 11.10 LIST 24 SEP 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR104 D.F. O’Regan 11.2 2L 2nd to It Could Be You 11.7 GAL 5 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Yld 28/1 HR105 P.T. Enright 11.11 7L 5th of 9fn, 13rn to Pairc Na Ngael 12.0 KILB 6 AUG hcp chse (0-109)3m 1f Gd

4

Temptationinmilan (Ire) 19

CPiece,

6 11-13

Owned by: F McCarthy

g Bay by Milan - Temptation (Lando) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large white spots, white sleeves & cap Mr R W Barron (7) 23-4641 Bred by: Ronnie O’Neill C Byrnes LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Career best from 7lb lower latest and feasibly treated from revised mark; ought to go well Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €12,858 Temptationinmilan 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 104 9/2Fav HR97 J.J. Slevin 11.2 (CP) won 2 1/2L 6 1/2L from Oscer Romero 11.2 and Zalika 10.1 LIST 23 SEP 16rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd 4/1 HR97 J.J. Slevin 11.2 1/2L 1 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Carnet De Stage 11.6 KILL 19 AUG 13rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR100 P. Byrnes 10.12 15L 6th of 16fn, 19rn to Watch The Weather (GB) 10.13 CK 1 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld

5

Earths Furies (Ire) 150

6 11-12

Owned by: Mrs Alurie O’Sullivan

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Verney Roe (Vinnie Roe) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, halved sleeves, quartered cap Mr Alan O’Sullivan 15-1009 Bred by: Eamonn Duggan Eugene M O’Sullivan CORK (7) RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off in 3 runs since h’cap hurdle success inc’ back over fences when last seen Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €22,932 Earths Furies 3 N.H. wins €17,700.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 25/1 HR105 J.C. Canavan 11.3 (CP) 30L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Stealthy Tom 10.10 KILL 15 MAY hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd 33/1 HR105 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 11.5 last of 12fn, 17rn to Hurricane Darwin 11.1 here 30 APR chse 3m 1f Gd 6/1 HR102 J.C. Canavan 11.1 (CP) 63L 13th of 17 to Cafe Del Mar 10.2 THU 19 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f Gd 24

The Visit The New Punchestown.com (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

6

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Difficult Decision (Ire) 19

C,T,

9 11-10

Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited

g Chesnut by Pointilliste - Good Thyne Lisa (Good Thyne) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Mr J C Barry (3) p-27360 Bred by: Tom Phelan Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Promising 2nd in beginners’ here in January; may have needed recent return; best on soft Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €21,404 Difficult Decision 2 N.H. wins €13,002.00 -- Handicap Rating 101 25/1 HR103 R.J. Condon 11.3 (TS) 64L last of 10fn, 16rn to Temptationinmilan 11.2 LIST 23 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd 17/2 HR105 B. Browne 11.11 (CP) (TS) 13L 6th of 17 to Cafe Del Mar 10.2 THU 19 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f Gd 20/1 HR104 B. Browne 11.3 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Silvertown 11.8 NAV 5 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

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Presenting Bonnie (Ire) 19

7 11-10

Owned by: Mules & Tools Racing Syndicate

f Bay by Presenting - Bonnie Theatre (King’s Theatre) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow diamond, light blue sleeves, royal blue chevrons, yellow cap, Mr H C Swan (7) royal blue star 985347 Bred by: Ms L Wafer John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT 1-16 over fences; tailed off at Listowel last month; booking of this rider a positive Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 28 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €35,468 Presenting Bonnie 4 N.H. wins €24,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 101 20/1 HR102 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 39L 7th of 10fn, 16rn to Temptationinmilan 11.2 LIST 23 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd 8/1 HR103 K.J. Brouder 10.0 3L 3 1/4L 4 1/4L 4th to Il Courra 11.0 KILB 2 SEP 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f Gd 12/1 HR103 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.10 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Brave Way 11.0 KILB 19 AUG 8rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Gd

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Menindee (Ire) 26

6 11-06

Owned by: David A Kells

f Bay by Yeats - Silver Tassie (Kaldounevees) Colours: RED, yellow diamond, white sleeves & cap 433124 Bred by: David Kells D M Christie FERMANAGH RACING POST VERDICT Promising debut over fences when 4th on h’cap debut latest; made errors but can progress Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €11,151 Menindee 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 97 11/4Fav HR97 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) 9L 2 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to Krujers Girl 11.2 DWNP 16 SEP 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 11/4Fav HR94 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.13 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Ballyglass Beauty 10.12 KILB 2 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd 4/1 HR88 J.C. Gainford 11.7 (TS) won 2L 1/2L from Gondor 11.7 and Sittingonthefence 11.7 BAL 22 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Gd

Mr B W Harvey (7)

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Touch Of Oscar (Ire) 10

8 11-04

Owned by: Donal O’Connor

g Bay by Touch of Land - Raheen Lady (Oscar) Colours: PURPLE & PINK DIAMONDS, purple cap, pink diamonds Miss A B O’Connor 488p63 Bred by: Noel Fenton Michael Hourigan LIMERICK (3) RACING POST VERDICT Losing run and regressive; down another 3lb for distant 3rd last week Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 28 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €27,258 Touch Of Oscar 2 N.H. wins €15,331.00 -- Handicap Rating 95 14/1 HR98 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 2 3/4L 15L 3rd to Sanibel Island 10.0 KILL 2 OCT 12rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Gd 18/1 HR100 Mr E.P. O’Brien 10.11 19L 6th of 13fn, 17rn to Mica Malpic (FR) 11.10 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR102 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 p.u. in race won by Brideswell Lad 12.0 LIM 20 JUL 16rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f Gd

10 Born Famous (Ire) 26

CPiece,

5 10-08

Owned by: Ms Claire O’Connell

f Bay by Famous Name - Born Noble (Dushyantor) Colours: YELLOW, black sleeves, black cap, yellow star Mr S Connor (7) 53647p Bred by: Ms Claire O’Connell Ms Claire O’Connell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Point winner but generally struggled under Rules so far inc’ h’caps of late Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,605 Born Famous -- Handicap Rating 85 22/1 HR87 J.J. Slevin 10.9 (BK) p.u. in race won by Krujers Girl 11.2 DWNP 16 SEP 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 33/1 HR90 J.J. Slevin 11.2 28L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Ardaghs Choice 11.11 WEX 3 SEP hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f 50yds Yld 50/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.6 (CP) 11L 24L 2L 4th to Rexem 11.12 DWNP 7 AUG 10rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 165yds Gd/Yld

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5.05pm RACE 6 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Local Rogue (Ire) 39

CPiece,

8 10-07

Owned by: Edward Power

g Bay by Mahler - Davids Delight (Kalanisi) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop & sleeves, royal blue & white quartered cap 150pu5 Bred by: Thistletown Stud Sean Thomas Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Point winner; struggled over fences so far; didn’t show enough at Wexford latest Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,254 Local Rogue -- Handicap Rating 83 40/1 HR85 R.J. Condon 10.6 (CP) 26L 5th of 8fn, 12rn to Ardaghs Choice 11.11 WEX 3 SEP hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f 50yds Yld 22/1 HR85 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.13 (CP) u.r. in race won by Crimson Chief 10.13 KILB 19 AUG 14rn hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f Gd 40/1 HR85 Mr J.L. Scallan 11.6 p.u. in race won by True Faith 11.12 TRAM 11 AUG 11rn beg.ch 2m 5f 120yds Gd Ms K Hynes (7)

12 The Eye Of Tulla (Ire) 33

Blinkers,

6 10-07

Owned by: Windswept Hill Syndicate

g Bay by Watar - She’s All There (Tragic Role) Colours: MAROON & YELLOW HOOPS, maroon sleeves & cap Miss M O’Sullivan 74pp03 Bred by: Darren O’Sullivan Brian M McMahon GALWAY (5) RACING POST VERDICT Best effort yet when third of 16 last time; 6lb wrong here though Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,365 The Eye Of Tulla -- Handicap Rating 78 40/1 HR77 P.J. Carberry 10.12 (BK) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Chief Seattle 11.10 BAL 9 SEP 16rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f Gd 40/1 HR81 P.J. Carberry 10.7 (BK) 58L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Meehall 10.10 KILL 19 AUG hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR83 P.T. Enright 10.9 p.u. in race won by Follow The Crowd 11.13 ROS 2 AUG 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f Sft

13 Greenway Machine (Ire) 54

10 10-07?+2

Owned by: Peter Killeen

g Bay by Robin des Pres - Go For Grogan (Digamist) Colours: ORANGE, royal blue seams, royal blue diamond on cap Ms Helen P Markham WICKLOW 43-7087 Bred by: Joe Fogarty

Mr L P Shanahan (7) RACING POST VERDICT 0-14 under Rules and 11lb wrong for this Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 14 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,763 Greenway Machine -- Handicap Rating 73 40/1 HR75 C.D Smithers 10.1 11L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Crimson Chief 10.13 KILB 19 AUG hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f Gd 22/1 HR79 C.D Smithers 9.12 72L 8th of 9fn, 16rn to Brideswell Lad 12.0 LIM 20 JUL hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f Gd 28/1 HR82 C.D Smithers 10.11 42L last of 10fn, 13rn to Where’s Bunny 11.9 WEX 8 JUN hcp chse (0-95)2m 4f Yld BLINKERS ON No. 1, 12 CPiece ON No. 4, 10, 11 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 6 Long Handicap: Local Rogue 10-6 (146), The Eye Of Tulla 10-1 (141), Greenway Machine 9-10 (136) ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Direct Image, 2nd First Touch, 3rd Doldido TRAINER Robert Tyner WEIGHT 10-0 TIME 6m 21.80 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 3 Temptationinmilan, 4 Hoke Colburn, 6 Difficult Decision, 8 Presenting Bonnie, Twilight Girl, 10 Menindee, Silvertown, 16 Touch Of Oscar, 20 Born Famous, Earths Furies, 25 Local Rogue, 33 The Eye Of Tulla, 50 Greenway Machine

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

RACE VERDICT

It’s hard to get away from TEMPTATIONINMILAN who looks well treated after just a 7lb rise for his win at Listowel last month. Hoke Colburn has been dropped 1lb for another good run last time and might be the main threat to the selection. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: TEMPTATIONINMILAN Next Best: Silvertown

SELECTION: TOUCH OF OSCAR 26

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5.40pm RACE 7

Trifecta

The Punchestown Flat Race of €11,500 Winner €6,785 Second €2,300 Third €1,150 Fourth €575 Fifth €345 Sixth €230 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four years

Distance 2m

Declared 10 Winning Post Startpoint

old 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 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

2m

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Mazyad (Ire) 33

TStrap,

4 11-07

Owned by: Liam Gleeson

g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Masiyma (Dalakhani) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, red cap, royal blue spots 1 Mr J L Gleeson (7) Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Martin Paul Fitzgerald CORK RACING POST VERDICT 14-1 debut winner; shaped like he may want further; progress needed to concede 7lb here Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,785 Mazyad 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 D 14/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.7 (TS) won 1/2L 5L from This Songisforyou (USA) 11.7 and Art Of Silence 11.4 BAL 9 SEP 12rn Bumper 2m Gd

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A Piece Of Heaven (Fr)

4 11-00

Owned by: Miss A V Brann & M Foley

g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Activa (Sendawar) Colours: MAUVE, yellow sash, yellow cap, mauve star Mr D O’Connor Barry J Fitzgerald CARLOW Bred by: MME Sheila Audoersch RACING POST VERDICT Jukebox Jury gelding; 10,000Eur yearling; half-brother to 6 winners; interesting newcomer Probable SP: 10/1

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Brandt (Ire)

4 11-00

Owned by: R A Bartlett

g Bay by Affinisea - Bean Ki Moon (King’s Theatre) Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap Gordon Elliott MEATH Bred by: Tim Hegarty RACING POST VERDICT 48,000E 3yo; half-brother to Kilbrew Boy; yard have excellent strike-rate in bumpers Probable SP: 3/1 Mr J J Codd

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But What (Ire) 23

TStrap,

4 11-00

Owned by: Mrs Margaret Slattery

g Bay by Affinisea - Lady Aoife (Beneficial) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, yellow sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Mrs Margaret Slattery Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Pulled up in a point but good 2nd on Rules debut; should progress again Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,185 But What 12/1 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to My Gaffer 11.0 LIST 19 SEP 11rn Bumper 2m Gd (PtoP) 6/1 E P O’Brien p.u. in race won by Foreverwalking QUAKERSTOWN 17-APR-22 9r3f Mdn 3m Sft p2

Mr A P Ryan (7)

5

Fermoyle (Ire)

Owned by: The London Racing Partnership

4 11-00

g Bay by Fast Company - Mindy (Zamindar) Colours: LIGHT GREEN, red diamond & sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Rathasker Stud Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Winners in pedigree inc’ over jumps; interesting newcomer for yard that excel in bumpers Probable SP: 5/1 Mr H C Swan (7)

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Liberty Flame (Ire) 16

Hood,

4 11-00

Owned by: C Maye

g Brown by Vadamos - Irish Spirit (Invincible Spirit) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow seams, yellow sleeves, yellow stars on cap 53 Mr D G Lavery Bred by: Christopher Maye Peter John Flood MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not beaten far on debut before 1l defeat at Roscommon last month; sets the standard Probable SP: 100/30 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,145 Liberty Flame 6/1 Miss G. Benson 11.0 (H) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Quaresome 11.0 ROS 26 SEP 10rn Bumper 1m 7f 78yds Gd 33/1 Miss G. Benson 11.0 4 1/4L 5th of 9 to Ginnets Girl 10.7 SLGO 17 AUG Bumper 2m 2f Gd/Yld

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The Punchestown Flat Race COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

7

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Robin Elite (Ire) 23

TStrap,

4 11-00

Owned by: G Sivyer

g Bay by Champs Elysees - Saratoga Baby (High Chaparral) Colours: WHITE, mauve sash, mauve armlet, mauve star on cap Bred by: Rceh Trust Company Limited Gearoid O’Loughlin KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off when 100-1 for his debut and hard to recommend Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 1 runs Robin Elite 100/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 (TS) 53L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to My Gaffer 11.0 LIST 19 SEP Bumper 2m Gd 9

Mr S Cavanagh (7)

8

Twelve Tribes (Ire)

4 11-00

Owned by: P Corcoran

g Bay by Kalanisi - Portanob (Be My Native) Colours: MAUVE, purple triple diamond & diamonds on sleeves, mauve cap Bred by: Mrs Fintina Kealey P Corcoran GALWAY RACING POST VERDICT Kalanisi gelding; cost 2,500Euros as a 3yo; newcomer likely to want further Probable SP: 33/1

Mr B W Harvey (7)

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Macs Lady (Ire)

Owned by: Macsbarracing Syndicate

4 10-07

f Chesnut by Doyen - Call The Professor (Millenary) Colours: RED & BLACK HALVED, one red sleeve, one black sleeve, red & white striped cap Bred by: Stephen Nolan Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE

Mr L P Shanahan (7) RACING POST VERDICT Doyen filly; dam half-sister to Mister Miyagi; yard have bumpers winners; check market Probable SP: 10/1

10 Phils Choice (Ire) 51

4 10-07

Owned by: T Moran

f Bay by Doyen - Mayo Mystique (Heron Island) Colours: WHITE, royal blue star & sleeves, white cap, red star 30323 Bred by: Mr Thomas Moran Miss P Elvin (7) P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Placed in four of her five bumper starts but needs to step up now tackling hurdles Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 5 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €4,880 Phils Choice 10/1 Miss P. Elvin 10.12 ns 2 3/4L 3rd to Royal Creek 10.12 BAL 22 AUG 11rn Bumper 2m 36yds Gd 7/2 Miss P. Elvin 11.0 6L 2nd to Rockstown Girl 11.2 ROS 4 JUL 15rn Bumper 1m 7f 90yds Gd 25/1 Miss P. Elvin 10.9 ns 1 1/2L 3rd to Silver Breeze 11.0 WEX 15 JUN 14rn Bumper 2m Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 4, 7 HOOD ON No. 6 LAST YEAR 1st Hey Johnny, 2nd Alquinto, 3rd Lieutenant Highway TRAINER Thomas Mullins WEIGHT 11-2 TIME 4m 51.90 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 3 Brandt, 100-30 Liberty Flame, 5 Fermoyle, 13-2 Mazyad, 7 But What, 10 A Piece Of Heaven, Macs Lady, Phils Choice, 33 Twelve Tribes, 150 Robin Elite

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

RACE VERDICT

A tricky finale but LIBERTY FLAME sets a reasonable standard and having shown signs of inexperience on his first two outings, there should be more to come. Brandt and Fermoyle are two well bred newcomers to consider and Mazyad can give another good account after getting off the mark last time.

[Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: LIBERTY FLAME Next Best: Brandt

SELECTION: BUT WHAT

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 2.10pm THE FESTIVAL 2023 ON SALE NOW MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 Winner will

receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 2: 2.45pm THE SIGN UP TODAY FOR LATEST NEWS & OFFERS MARES HANDICAP HURDLE OF €14,500

Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (123 = 11st 12lbs).

About 2 miles. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 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. 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 6th October. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 3: 3.20pm THE PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL DEALS HANDICAP HURDLE OF €16,500

Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 4 furlongs 80 yards. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 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. 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 6th October. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 4: 3.55pm

THE BUCK HOUSE NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €28,500 (GRADE 3) Winner will receive €17,100 (Penalty Value: €16,815), Second will receive €5,700, Third will receive €2,850, Fourth will receive €1,425, Fifth will receive €855, Sixth will receive €570. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 140 yards. €256.50 to enter, €28.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 Steeplechase 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 Steeplechase 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 Steeplechase 13lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 5: 4.30pm THE IRISH DAILY STAR - BEST FOR RACING COVERAGE STEEPLECHASE OF €28,500 (GRADE 3)

(Registered as the Carvill’s Hill Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Daily Star) Winner will receive €17,100 (Penalty Value: €16,815), Second will receive €5,700, Third will receive €2,850, Fourth will receive €1,425, Fifth will receive €855, Sixth will receive €570. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 200 yards. €256.50 to enter, €28.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st April, 2021. Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. The Irish Daily Star will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 6: 5.05pm THE VISIT THE NEW PUNCHESTOWN.COM (Q.R.) HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €11,000

Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (109 = 12st 4lbs). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 200 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs. Horses which receive a published weight of 10st 6lbs 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 6th October. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 7: 5.40pm THE PUNCHESTOWN FLAT RACE OF €11,500 Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty

Value: €6,785), Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a N.H. flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

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