Punchestown Card - 12th October 2022

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

ABOUT TOWN

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Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. T 045 897704 F 045 897319

CEO: Mr. Conor O’Neill E racing@punchestown.com W www.punchestown.com

Trustees: F. Heffernan Esq., Ms. C. Lawlor., N. Speirs Esq. Directors: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman), Ms. L. Young, Mr. R. O’Sullivan, Mr L. Queally, Mr. J. Morris, Mr. D. Ashmore, Mr. C. O’Reilly and Mr. N. Speirs

President of the Kildare Hunt Club: Mr. N. MacDermott Esq. OFFICIALS:

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare. Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland

Veterinary Surgeons: Ms. V. Hyde (Stable Yard), Mr. M. McRedmond (Racetrack) Medical Officers: Dr. J. Downey Racecourse Farrier: Mr. Eamon Behan

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly obser ved. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting: Acting Stewards: Mr. R. Ryan (Chairman), Mr. J. Reardon, Mrs. T. K. Cooper, Mr. J. M. McGrath & Mr. C.J. Sweeney

Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. D. Maher Asst. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. A. Ring

Starter: Mr. D. Cullen Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever Handicapper: Mr. A. Shaw Stewards Secretaries: Mr. M.F. O’Donoghue & Mr. L. Aspell Medical Officers: Dr. J. Pugh

Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. T. O’Meara Security Officers: Mr. C. Gordon

No card authentic unless signed

Winner €7,375 Second €2,500 Third €1,250 Fourth €625 Fifth €375 Sixth €250

conditions A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

1 Gwan Tadhg (Ire) 181 5 11-12

Owned by: Jonathan O’Grady

g Bay by Frozen Fire - Miss Nomer (Overbury)

Colours: MAROON & LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, maroon cap

Bred by: Mrs E J O’Grady

E J O’Grady TIPPERARY00

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

2 Harel Du Marais (Fr) 25 TStrap, 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

Daryl Jacob

Bred by: M Thierry Gouzerh, Haras de Saint Voir SCA & M Pierre Harel S R B Crawford ANTRIMf-67632

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 Sean Flanagan

3 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 Bred by: Kildaragh Stud Peter Fahey KILDARE353267

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

4 Marine Nationale (Ire) 53 5 11-12

Michael O’Sullivan (5)

Owned by: Barry Connell g Bay by French Navy - Power of Future (Definite Article) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Bred by: J B Bloodstock Ltd

Connell KILDARE11

Career record 2 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate

Marine Nationale 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 C

5

Musta

Prize-money earned €12,685

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Darragh O’Keeffe

The Festival 2023 On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle

Brian Hayes

RACING POST

6 Nominator (GER) 12

Owned by: Mrs H Watson

g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Nella di Monsone (Monsun)

Hood, 5 11-12

Colours: DARK GREEN, white star, white sleeves, dark green stars, dark green cap

Bred by: Gestut Etzean

Barry J Fitzgerald CARLOW9u-0

now tried Probable SP: 100/1

Career record

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.

3/1Fav Mr D. O’Connor 11.9

7

Shane O’Callaghan

Career

Onlyamatteroftime

race won by Lookaway KILDORRERY 21-NOV-21 10r6f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

11.9

Onlyamatteroftime (Ire) 12 6 11-12

Owned by: Ms Sarah Ann Madden

g Bay by Getaway - Udontno (Oscar)

Colours: BLACK,

8

Planet Janet (Ire) 71 6 11-12

Owned by: CORRS Partnership

g Bay by Brian Boru - Dreamland (Trans Island)

Colours: PINK, maroon star & sleeves, white cap Bred by: Barry Murphy

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATHp

RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off before pulling up when 50-1 in a Roscommon

Career record 1 runs

Planet Janet

50/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 p.u. in race won by Starzov

hurdle on debut Probable SP: 100/1

9 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 Bred by: P Brogan

Michael J McDonagh CLARE84

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

Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

Bay by Coastal

Jack Kennedy

by:

Claude

5 11-12

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Angel (Ire)

Peter Fahey KILDARE

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 Post

SELECTION: MARINE NATIONALE

Next Best: Hisnameis Mrdevitt

1 Dollys Destination (Ire) 36 CPiece, 9 11-12

Owned by: Gary McGill

f Bay by Dubai Destination - Rehill Lass (Shernazar)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sleeves, pink cap Bred by: Matthew Crosse

Gary McGill DERRY04-9-77

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

2 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, royal blue star

10

Bred by: Ms L Wafer

John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY

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

3 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 Bred by: Michael Byrne Gordon Elliott MEATH521f13

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

4 Hope Des Blins (Fr) 10

Owned by: Thomas F Meagher f Bay by Konig Turf - Steely Dancer (Until Sundown)

Colours: YELLOW, brown cross sashes, emerald green cap Bred by: J D Communier & Mrs C Communier

11-06

Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY

Michael O’Sullivan (5)

Davy Russell

Danny Mullins

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J J Slevin

5 Bellaney Gem (Ire) 46

Owned by: J W Rosbotham

f Brown by Doyen - Bellaney Jewel (Roselier)

Colours: DARK BLUE, white chevron & sleeves, hooped cap

C,T, 9 10-09

S R B Crawford ANTRIM444283

Bred by: J W Rosbotham

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

6 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

Jack Foley

07//-11

Bred by: Thomas F O’Brien

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

7 Well Funded (Ire) 12

Owned by: Sean Maguire

f Bay by Camelot - Malikayah (Fasliyev)

R Deegan

TStrap, 6 10-08

Colours: ORANGE, white diamond, orange cap, white diamonds Bred by: Irish National Stud Eoin Christopher McCarthy LIMERICK060124

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

8 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

Sean O’Keeffe

Bred by: Anthony Walsh

John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY316559

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

9 Up And Out (Ire) 16 4 10-00

Owned by: Dermot Crosby & K Crosby

f Bay/Brown

Sam Ewing

WINTER IN TOWN

1 My Immortal (Ire) 231 6 11-12

Owned by: Barry Connell

Bay by Shantou - Off She Goes (Sadler’s Wells)

Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Bred by: John & Rosemary

Barry Connell KILDARE

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

Gabi

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 Bred by: Miss Elizabeth Kennedy David M O’Brien KILKENNY6p4740

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

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 Bred by: Mme Pascale Nouard

Aidan Anthony Howard KILDARE5p8-056

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

Mark Walsh

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5 Ebasari (Ire) 23

Owned by: Royal’s & Blue Syndicate g Bay by Lope de Vega - Ebayya (Azamour)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN CHECK

C,T, 4 11-03

Gordon Elliott MEATH630145

Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C

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

6

Formal Order (GB) 8 CPiece, 6 11-02

Owned by: M&S Partnership g Bay by Iffraaj - Full Mandate (Acclamation)

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 Darragh O’Keeffe

Colours: MAROON, emerald green star, emerald green sleeves, maroon chevrons, maroon cap, emerald green star Bred by: Mr Liam Sheridan

Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE115/-0u

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 Bred by: Christopher Maye James Andrew Fahey LAOIS00-164

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

Owned by: F & K Partnership

g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Al Qahira (Big Shuffle)

CPiece, 5 11-00

Anthony Mullins KILKENNY213080

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop & armlet, striped cap Bred by: Gestut Ohlerweiherhof

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

De Dubai (Ire)

Jack Kennedy

Kelly

Danny Mullins

RACE 3

10 Curious Times (Ire) 21

Owned by: Mrs P Sloan g Bay by Shantou - Aunt Rosalie (King’s Theatre)

J J Slevin

TStrap, 9 10-12

Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond

Bred by: Michael Fitzgerald

S R B Crawford ANTRIM578p31

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

11 Drumcliff (Ire) 37

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Presenting - Dusty Too Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

C,T, 11 10-12

Miss A B O’Connor (3)

Bred by: Simon Tindall

Padraig Roche KILDARE36-7-45

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

Peter Fahey KILDARE524213

Owned by: Direct Bloodstock g Bay by Presenting - Elsie (Milan) Colours: WHITE, royal blue star & sleeves, royal blue star on cap Bred by: Ms Helga Moore

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

Rachael Blackmore

Bred by: Mrs E Roberts Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD16-324

RACING 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:

Donagh Meyler

Sean Flanagan

The Punchestown Festival Deals Handicap Hurdle

R Deegan

15 Scalino (Ire) 83

Owned by: Ms Chloe Boland

g Chesnut by Kamsin - Sea Road (Dashing Blade)

Colours: WHITE, dark blue spots, dark blue armlet, quartered cap

6 10-02

Louise G Lyons KILKENNY-60-890

Bred by: Gestuet Hof Vesterberg

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

Owned by: Paul McKeon

g Bay by Kalanisi - Lackagh Lass (Oscar)

Colours: BLACK, white epaulettes, white cap, black star

Brian Hayes

6 10-01

C A Murphy WEXFORD3/-8041

Bred by: Seamus Cooney

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

Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm

John C McConnell MEATH1-64-00

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

RACE VERDICT

he finds any improvement for this new trip,

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]

Racing Post

Simon Torrens

Winner

and

1

Visionarian (Ire) 76

Owned by: Basil Holian

Bay by Vision d’Etat - La Gree (Turgeon) Colours: PURPLE,

hoop, purple sleeves,

11-08

Bred by: Ian Hannon Peter Fahey KILDARE

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

2 Call Me Lyreen (Ire) 24 CPiece, 6 11-05

Owned by: Lyreen Syndicate

g Bay by Court Cave - Mooneys Valley (Dilshaan)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap

Bred by: William Flood Gordon Elliott MEATH41122f RACING POST VERDICT Jumping errors crept in of late but major chance on overall form Probable SP: 9/2

Jack Kennedy

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 Upping The Anti (Ire) 39 6 11-05

Rachael Blackmore

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 Bred by: Mrs S Brennan Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD317-113

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

Chosen

Owned by: Watch This Space Syndicate g Bay by Well Chosen - Sher’s Adamant (Shernazar)

23

Danny Mullins

11-01

Sam Ewing

The Buck House Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3)

5

Ferdia (Ire) 12

Owned by: Bitview Partnership

g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Bonnie Theatre (King’s Theatre)

Sean O’Keeffe

6 11-01

Colours: MAROON, dark blue & maroon striped sleeves, dark blue cap, maroon star

Bred by: Ms L Wafer

John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY313457

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

6

Midnight Run (Ire) 16 8 11-01

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

Bay by Well Chosen - Knockamullen Girl (Alderbrook)

Bryan Cooper

RACING

RACE 4 PREDICTOR

by:

Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

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

1 Galvin (Ire) 168 8 11-12

Owned by: R A Bartlett

Bay by Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (Moonax) Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap Bred by: Gabriel O’Gara

earned €366,916

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

Bred by: Berry Farms Gordon Elliott MEATHf67523

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

3 Lord Lariat (Ire) 177

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 P J O’Hanlon

C,T, 7 11-00

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH611-651

Owned by: P Blake & Patrick John Casey g Bay by Golden Lariat - Johnny’s Pride (Mister Lord) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, check cap Bred by: Donal Walker

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)

4 Macgiloney (Ire) 11 9 11-00

Davy

Sam Ewing

Sean Flanagan

Jack Kennedy

5

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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

Bred by: Maurice O’Brien

Gordon Elliott MEATH212-2ff

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

6

Darragh O’Keeffe

Politesse (Ire) 73

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

TStrap, 8 10-10

Mrs Lorna Fowler MEATHu-07611

Bred by: Harry Fowler & Alex Frost

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

TONGUESTRAP

CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE

RACE VERDICT

year’s winner GALVIN can repeat the

on similar ground. Stablemate Run Wild Fred and Irish National winner Lord Lariat

although the mare Politesse

the major

not one to

out. [Alan

Career

14/1

1 Twilight Girl (Ire) 37

Owned by: Michael B Moore

f Bay by Craigsteel - Twilight Princess (Moscow Society)

Colours: WHITE, emerald green chevron, yellow sleeves

Bred by: Mr Billy Costello

cap

Blinkers, 9 12-07

Peter Fahey KILDARE

(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

Owned by: Derek Twiss

g Bay by Make Believe - Levanto (Lawman)

Mr J Dunne

5 12-02

Colours: EM. GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, dark green sleeves, white stars, em. green cap, black star

Bred by: John O’Connor Gavin Cromwell MEATHp12706

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)

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 Bred by: Mrs Hazel Hatton Brian M McMahon GALWAY889522

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

Mr R W Barron (7)

Temptationinmilan (Ire) 19 CPiece, 6 11-13

Owned

E Mahon

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

Mr J C Barry

6 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

Bred by: Tom Phelan Oliver McKiernan DUBLINp-27360

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

7 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, royal blue star

Bred by: Ms L Wafer

John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY985347

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

8 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

Mr B W Harvey (7)

Bred by: David Kells

D M Christie FERMANAGH433124

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

9 Touch Of Oscar (Ire) 10

Owned by: Donal O’Connor

Bay by Touch of Land -

PURPLE & PINK

Lady

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 Miss A B O’Connor (3)

by: Noel Fenton Michael Hourigan LIMERICK488p63

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

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.

10 Born Famous (Ire)

Owned

Ms K Hynes (7)

11 Local Rogue

Owned by:

g Bay by Mahler - Davids Delight (Kalanisi)

Colours:

Bred by:150pu5

RACING POST VERDICT Point winner; struggled over fences so far; didn’t show enough at Wexford latest

Career record 10 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned

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

12 The Eye Of Tulla

Owned by:

g Bay by Watar - She’s All There (Tragic Role)

Colours:

Miss M O’Sullivan (5)

Bred by:74pp03

RACING POST VERDICT Best effort yet when third of 16 last time; 6lb wrong here though

Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned 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

Owned by:

g Bay by Robin des Pres - Go For Grogan (Digamist)

Colours:

Mr L P Shanahan (7)

Bred by:43-7087

RACING POST VERDICT 0-14 under Rules and 11lb wrong for this

Career record 14 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned 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

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

5.40pm RACE

Flat Race

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 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.

1 Mazyad (Ire) 33

Owned by: Liam Gleeson g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Masiyma (Dalakhani)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, red cap, royal blue spots Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C

TStrap, 4 11-07

Martin Paul Fitzgerald CORK

RACING

winner;

he may

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)

2 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 Bred by: MME Sheila A

Barry J Fitzgerald CARLOW RACING

Jury gelding; 10,000Eur yearling; half-brother to 6 winners; interesting newcomer Probable SP: 10/1

3 Brandt (Ire)

Owned by: R A Bartlett g Bay by Affinisea - Bean Ki Moon (King’s Theatre)

4 11-00

Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap Bred by: Tim Hegarty Gordon Elliott MEATH 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

4 But What (Ire) 23

Mr A P Ryan (7)

TStrap, 4 11-00

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARYp2

Owned by: Mrs Margaret Slattery g Bay by Affinisea - Lady Aoife (Beneficial) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, yellow sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Mrs Margaret Slattery

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

5

Mr H C Swan (7)

RACING

Fermoyle (Ire) 4 11-00

Owned by: The London Racing Partnership g Bay by Fast Company - Mindy (Zamindar) Colours: LIGHT GREEN, red diamond & sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Rathasker Stud

inc’ over jumps; interesting

6 Liberty Flame (Ire) 16

Mr D G Lavery

Noel Meade MEATH

Probable SP: 5/1

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 Bred by: Christopher Maye

Peter John Flood MEATH53

RACING POST VERDICT Not beaten far on debut before 1l defeat at Roscommon

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,145

Liberty Flame

6/1 Miss G. Benson 11.0 (H) 3/4L

Miss G. Benson 11.0

1/4L

of

to Ginnets

sets the standard Probable SP: 100/30

Mr J L Gleeson

Mr D O’Connor

Star

Owned by:

The

Sivyer

(Ire)

8 Twelve Tribes (Ire)

Owned by: P Corcoran

g

Colours:

by:

Kalanisi

Portanob (Be

Native)

9 Macs Lady (Ire)

Owned by: Macsbarracing Syndicate

f Chesnut by Doyen - Call The Professor (Millenary)

mauve

Race

Corcoran

11-00

10-07

Colours: RED & BLACK HALVED, one red sleeve, one black sleeve, red & white striped cap

Bred by: Stephen Nolan Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE

10/1

10 Phils Choice (Ire) 51

Owned by: T Moran

f Bay by Doyen - Mayo Mystique (Heron Island)

Colours: WHITE, royal blue star & sleeves, white cap, red star

10-07

P J Rothwell WICKLOW30323

Bred by: Mr Thomas Moran

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,

BETTING FORECAST

RACE

Brandt,

PREDICTOR

Fermoyle,

Mazyad, 7 But What, 10 A Piece Of Heaven, Macs Lady, Phils

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]

Racing Post

LIBERTY FLAME Next Best: Brandt

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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