John Durkan Chase Day - 19th December 2022

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WELCOME TO

Dear Racegoers,

Monday 19th December 2022

You are all very welcome to Punchestown today, our feature being The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase, one of the highlights of the winter season. We had to reschedule last Sundays’ meeting but thankfully we are here now for a little pre-Christmas treat!

A special welcome and sincere thank you to the Durkan family for being here with us today. Bill and his family have supported this race since 1998 in memory of their son John and are great supporters of racing.

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12.40pm RACE 1

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The Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Rated Novice Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by Jim Ryan Racecourse Services)

Winner €9,735 Second €3,300 Third €1,650 Fourth €825 Fifth €495 Race conditions A novice hurdle for four years old

COLOURS

Weights 11st 2lbs.

Declared 5

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

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Itswhatunitesus (Ire) 29

Hood,

5 11-11

Owned by: Alymer Stud

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Ballyallia Pride (Presenting) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap Jack Kennedy Bred by: Mrs E Costelloe RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: 1-421

Polo Lounge (Ire) 15

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Maggie Walsh (Ire) 13

f Bay by Dylan Thomas - Akatara (Desert Style) Colours: RED, emerald green sash & sleeves, black cap Cian Quirke (7) 7u3609 Bred by: John Bowe RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

HOOD ON No. 1 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2

TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 4m 8.70 secs GOING yield BETTING FORECAST

TStrap,

5 11-07

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.)

Owned by: Malcolm C Denmark

g Bay by Califet - Gerry’s Girl (High Chaparral) Colours: BLACK & WHITE CHECK, yellow sleeves, black & white quartered cap 24211p Bred by: Mr J P Finlay W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Polo Lounge 2 N.H. wins €14,455.00 40/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Marine Nationale 11.12 FAIR 4 DEC 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 8/13Fav D.E. Mullins 11.12 (TS) won 9L 2 3/4L from Catena Zapata 11.11 and Alpesh Amin 11.12 LIM 23 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 7/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (TS) won 3 3/4L 3/4L from One For Lucy 11.0 and Master Player 11.7 LIST 18 SEP 13rn Bumper 2m Gd

Invictus Machin (Fr) 44

4 11-04

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Coastal Path - L’aumance Girl (Astarabad) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 1 Mark Walsh Bred by: Philippe Thiriet & Vincent Le Roy RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

SELECTION:

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Invictus Machin (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 12/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 5L 3 3/4L from The Wallpark 11.5 and Foxfire Glow (FR) 11.12 DRYL 5 NOV 20rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft

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Carnfunnock (Ire) 20

5 11-02

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Getaway - Simply Erin (Gamut) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 31-3811 Bred by: Edward McMahon S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Ayr win looked good and looks a bright prospect but faces different calibre of rival here Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €33,419 Carnfunnock 3 N.H. wins €14,732.50 D. Jacob 11.0 won 6L nk from Kauto of Gold (FR) 11.0 and Maughold Head (GB) 11.0 AYR 29 NOV 6rn nov.hdl 2m Sft 9/4 Mr B.G. Crawford 11.7 won 1 1/4L 51L from Better Days Ahead 11.7 and Do As Your Told 10.7 DRYL 4 NOV 3rn Bumper 2m 190yds Yld/Sft 100/1 Mr B.G. Crawford 12.0 81L 8th of 9 to Facile Vega 12.0 here 27 APR Bumper 2m 70yds Gd/Yld Daryl Jacob

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Michael J Bowe KILKENNY

Maggie Walsh -- Handicap Rating 84 50/1 HR84 C.M. Quirke 10.6 23L 9th of 13 to Gaoth Chuil 11.7 TRAM 6 DEC mdn hdl 2m 5f Sft 11/2 HR85 C.M. Quirke 9.11 71L last of 11fn, 13rn to Capture The Action 10.12 LIM 22 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 9/1 HR85 C.M. Quirke 10.12 10L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Clody Valley 11.2 FAIR 8 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft

Paul Townend

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5 11-02

Owned by: John P Bowe & Michael J Bowe

LAST YEAR 1st Top Bandit, 2nd Hammersmith, 3rd Ferdia Gordon Elliott MEATH

Itswhatunitesus 2 N.H. wins €14,160.00 1/1 D.N. Russell 11.12 (H) won 1 3/4L 41L from Embassy Gardens (GB) 11.12 and Wee Charlie 11.12 CK 20 NOV 10rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 15/8Fav D.N. Russell 11.12 (H) 4 1/2L 2nd to Path D’oroux (FR) 11.12 GAL 29 OCT 20rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 Mr J.J. Codd 11.11 12L 8L 3/4L 4th to Facile Vega 11.11 LEP 5 FEB 7rn Bumper 2m Yld

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RACE VERDICT Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: Next Best:

Kill, Co. Kildare

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Kill, Co. Kildare

The Old House, Kill Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by The Old House, Kill)

Winner €6,785 Second €2,300 Third €1,150 Fourth €575 Fifth €345 Sixth €230 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st).

Declared 19 COLOURS / RIDER

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Distance 2m7f100y

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Bodhisattva (Ire) 22

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Wingin A Prayer (Ire) 22

g Bay by Winged Love - Toubliss (Shantou) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange spots, orange sleeves & cap f-4pp80 Bred by: Shay Slevin Phillip Enright A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten behind behind Jungle Prose here last month; others preferred Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €24,357 Wingin A Prayer 2 N.H. wins €15,930.00 C -- Handicap Rating 118 40/1 HR121 L.A. McKenna 11.1 36L 17th of 23 to Jungle Prose 11.12 NAV 27 NOV hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f Sft 18/1 HR121 P.J. Carberry 11.3 26L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Now Where Or When 11.5 DRYL 4 NOV Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR125 R.M. Power 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Macs Charm 11.5 NAAS 13 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft

Formal Order (GB) 29

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Owned by: M&S Partnership

Formal Order (GB) 2 N.H. wins €20,355.00 C -- Handicap Rating 116 28/1 K.E Buckley 11.7 (CP) (TS) u.r. in race won by Monishter Are Mwee 11.2 CK 20 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 5f Sft 66/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 95L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Three Stripe Life 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV beg.ch 2m 4f Yld/Sft 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

Time Marches On (Ire) 29

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g Bay by Scorpion - Fleur Rose (Flemensfirth) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Kieren Buckley (5) 663526 Bred by: Ballymorisheen Stables RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Routine Excellence (Ire) 36

7 11-05

Owned by: Capall Partnership

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Rebellious Gale (Ire) 22

TStrap,

6 11-03

Owned by: Tomas McCabe & V R Walsh

g Bay by Califet - Victrix Gale (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAROON QUARTERED, yellow sleeves & cap Peter Carberry 414525 Bred by: Mr A J Martin RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

A J Martin MEATH

Rebellious Gale 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 105 100/30Fav HR105 P.J. Carberry 10.6 (TS) 11L 5th of 23 to Jungle Prose 11.12 NAV 27 NOV hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f Sft 8/1 HR101 P.J. Carberry 11.13 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Jungle Prose 11.9 DRYL 4 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 9/1 HR101 P.J. Carberry 10.4 (TS) 8 3/4L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Nathaniel’s Dream (GB) 10.0 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp hdl 3m 60yds Sft

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Turbojet (GB) 36

B,T,

11 11-02

Owned by: O Maguire

g Bay by Authorized - Fascinating Hill (Danehill) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STRIPES 623708 Bred by: C R Mason Ricky Doyle RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH

Turbojet (GB) 2 N.H. wins €17,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 104 40/1 HR108 R.A. Doyle 11.6 (BK) (TS) 21L 8th of 21fn, 22rn to Maxxum 11.1 NAV 13 NOV hcp hdl (80-116)2m 6f Yld 22/1 HR110 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.3 (CP) (TS) 18L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Elle Perfecta 11.5 LIST 19 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Gd 7/1 HR111 R.A. Doyle 11.13 (BK) (TS) 21L 7th of 8fn, 11rn to Not So Simple 10.7 SLGO 10 JUL Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 217yds Gd/Yld

10 Old Soul (Fr) 30

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5 10-12

Owned by: Old Soul Partnership

g Bay by Montmartre - Leeloo (Dr Devious) Colours: RED, red cap, light blue diamond 3-8435p Bred by: Mme Elza Petit, Mme Hannah Petit & M Benoit de Seissan de Marignan Miss Elizabeth Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Sean O’Keeffe

J Motherway CORK

Time Marches On -- Handicap Rating 114 16/1 HR112 C.P. McNamara 10.0 (CP) 7 1/2L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Shewearsitwell 11.5 here 20 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 190yds Yld 7/1 HR109 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.12 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Robinstown 11.8 CLON 27 OCT 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR109 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 (CP) 19L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 10.12 GAL 4 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft

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Brawler (Ire) 30

Brawler 1 flat win €8,000.00 1 N.H. win €10,638.00 -- Handicap Rating 107 40/1 HR109 K. Callaghan 11.7 53L 12th of 20fn, 22rn to Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 11/2 HR122 C.J. Orr 12.0 (TS) 28L 7th of 10fn, 15rn to Regina Dracones 11.0 CLON 2 DEC 21 beg.ch 2m Yld/Sft 9/2 HR122 C.J. Orr 11.5 (CP) 19L 5th of 7 to Stand Off 11.5 FAIR 9 NOV 21 nov.ch 2m Gd/Yld

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Owned by: Robcour

6 11-07

Owned by: Owen Curtin

g Bay by Teofilo - Red Avis (Exceed And Excel) Colours: DARK GREEN, yellow stars on sleeves, dark green cap, white star P J O’Hanlon (5) 22f57-0 Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Patrick T Foley CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

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g Bay by Iffraaj - Full Mandate (Acclamation) MAROON, em green star, em green sleeves, maroon chevrons, maroon cap, em green star Colours: 5/-0u7u Bred by: Mr Liam Sheridan Brian Hayes Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

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Owned by: Rainbow Gems Syndicate

Broken Bond (Ire) 20

Broken Bond -- Handicap Rating 109 66/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.1 38L 10th of 14 to Sandor Clegane 11.10 here 29 NOV mdn hdl 2m 5f 150yds Yld/Sft 14/1 R.A. Doyle 11.4 fell in race won by Sadie’s Pride 10.12 WEX 1 APR 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd 8/1 R.A. Doyle 11.4 7L 9L 3rd to Ramillies 11.12 here 23 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Sft/Hvy

5 12-04

Gordon Elliott MEATH

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

g Chesnut by Ocovango - Final Bond (Supreme Leader) Colours: DARK BLUE & LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED, diabolo on sleeves, light blue cap Charlie O’Dwyer (7) f3f0 Bred by: Patrick Keane Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

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Owned by: Robcour

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

6

Established since 1794

Bodhisattva 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 9/1 HR117 D.N. Russell 11.4 (CP) 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Jungle Prose 11.12 NAV 27 NOV 23rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f Sft 22/1 HR119 R.M. Power 11.8 p.u. in race won by Digby 11.7 FAIR 17 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 55yds Gd/Yld 4/6Fav R.M. Power 11.12 won 2 1/4L 35L from Attaboyarchie 11.5 and Haribo Collonges (FR) 11.12 NAV 12 MAR 12rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

3

COLOURS

Kill, Co. Kildare

g Chesnut by Leading Light - Honey Blond (Pilsudski) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, pink cap, black star Corey McGivern (7) 6-031p3 Bred by: P & J Mills RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

2

The Old House, Kill Handicap Hurdle

Placepot

Trifecta

CPiece,

Old Soul (FR) -- Handicap Rating 100 14/1 HR100 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV 22rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 4/1Fav HR100 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 4 1/2L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Game And Glory 10.13 TRAM 13 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 73yds Yld 9/2Fav HR99 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 2 1/4L hd 3rd to Prince Zaltar (FR) 10.9 TRAM 10 APR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 70yds Yld

11 Scalino (Ire) 50

6 11-09

Owned by: E Hughes

g Bay by Getaway - Well Composed (Bach) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow & light blue striped cap Keith Donoghue 01-18p2 Bred by: Mr Eoghan Loughlin Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Cheekpieces tried here and part of a very strong stable representation; should go close Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €15,993 Routine Excellence 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 10/1 HR110 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 9L 2nd to Maxxum 11.1 NAV 13 NOV 22rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 6f Yld 16/1 HR111 L.P. Dempsey 11.0 p.u. in race won by Digby 11.7 FAIR 17 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 55yds Gd/Yld 4/9Fav HR93 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 17L 8th of 14fn, 16rn to Mr Bercow 11.10 DRYL 25 JAN hcp chse (0-95)2m 4f Yld

6 10-10

Owned by: Ms Chloe Boland

g Chesnut by Kamsin - Sea Road (Dashing Blade) Colours: WHITE, dark blue spots, dark blue armlet, quartered cap 0-89007 Bred by: Gestuet Hof Vesterberg Louise G Lyons KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: R Deegan

Scalino 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 C -- Handicap Rating 98 12/1 HR102 A. McCurtin 11.11 53L last of 7fn, 11rn to Loup De Tallane (FR) 10.9 WEX 30 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 150yds Hvy 28/1 HR106 R. Deegan 10.2 34L 14th of 15 to King Kal 10.1 here 12 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd 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 Continued Overleaf >>>

1.10pm RACE 2 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

The Old House, Kill Handicap Hurdle

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

12 Tyre Kicker (Fr) 16

5 10-09

CPiece,

Owned by: C Reynolds

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

17 Son Of Mahler (Ire) 20

6 10-03

Owned by: Jeffrey Fox

g Bay by Network - Balder Phenix (Presenting) Colours: WHITE & BLACK HALVED, white sleeves, quartered cap 001433 Bred by: M Alban Chevalier Du Fau & Mme Charlotte Chevalier Du Fau Gavin Cromwell MEATH Luke Dempsey RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

g Bay by Mahler - Florida Belle (Florida Son) Colours: BLACK, white seams, white sleeves, red cap Mike O’Connor (5) 8p-6690 Bred by: Mr Michael Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Tyre Kicker (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 C -- Handicap Rating 97 Luke Dempsey 11.10 (TS) 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Broadway Boy 12.0 AINTREE 3 DEC 5rn hcp hdl (0-120)3m 149yds Gd /Sft 6/1 HR96 L.P. Dempsey 11.1 (TS) 9L 1 1/2L 3rd to Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV 22rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 5/1 HR96 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 (TS) 3 3/4L 8 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Jungle Prose 11.9 DRYL 4 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft

Son Of Mahler -- Handicap Rating 91 28/1 HR93 C.A. Landers 11.5 22L 17th of 22 to Penny Jar 11.8 here 29 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 150yds Yld/Sft 11/1 HR94 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.8 27L 9th of 15 to Emancipator 11.4 FAIR 8 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft 11/4Fav HR95 P.T. Enright 11.7 11L 6th of 13 to Building Bridges (GB) 11.4 DWNP 6 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 180yds Yld/Sft

13 Ballyglass Beauty (Ire) 30

6 10-08

Owned by: Bennetts Bar Syndicate

Mark Michael McNiff SLIGO

18 Jimli’s Glory (GB) 29

5 10-01

Owned by: Geoffrey Ruddock

g Bay by Westerner - Rathsallagh Gift (Golan) Colours: WHITE, royal blue braces, white sleeves, red seams, white & yellow striped cap f61342 Bred by: Pat O’Brien Adam Ellis (7) Liam P Cusack LAOIS RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

g Bay by Court Cave - Dancin’ Glory (Anzillero) Colours: RED, emerald green star,em.green slvs,black armlet,black & green quartered cap Darragh O’Keeffe 0-050 Bred by: R K Watson R K Watson ARMAGH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Ballyglass Beauty 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 96 10/1 HR94 Adam Ellis 10.6 9L 2nd to Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV 22rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 9/1 HR93 Adam Ellis 10.8 3/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Gaius (FR) 11.7 SLGO 21 OCT 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 1f 90yds Yld/Sft 15/2 HR93 Adam Ellis 11.5 7 1/2L 8L 3rd to Winning Rascal (GB) 11.8 LIST 23 SEP 17rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd

Jimli’s Glory (GB) -- Handicap Rating 89 300/1 J.M. Moore 11.12 (H) 12th of 13 to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 20 NOV mdn hdl 2m 5f 80yds Yld 250/1 J.M. Moore 11.12 (H) 40L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to American Mike 11.12 DRYL 4 NOV mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft 125/1 Derek McGrath 11.5 59L 15th of 17fn, 19rn to Hubrisko (FR) 11.12 GAL 5 SEP mdn hdl 2m 130yds Gd

14 Journey West (Ire) 30

6 10-04

Blinkers,

Owned by: Mrs I H Acheson

g Bay by Westerner - Montecateno (Luso) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sash, white sleeves & cap Shane O’Callaghan (7) f7p12f Bred by: Richard Clogher RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

C A McBratney DOWN

15 Cher Why Not (Ire) 20

10 10-03

Owned by: Mrs Claire Doyle

g Chesnut by Flemensfirth - Chermesina (Be My Native) Colours: RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star 0-91845 Cian Quirke (7) Bred by: Mr Frank Doyle Timothy Doyle TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Cher Why Not 2 N.H. wins €12,060.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 11/2 HR91 C.M. Quirke 10.10 3 1/2L 5th of 22 to Penny Jar 11.8 here 29 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 150yds Yld/Sft 14/1 HR91 C.M. Quirke 10.3 9L 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV 22rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 13/8Fav HR92 C.M. Quirke 11.5 36L 8th of 11fn, 19rn to Problem Solver 11.1 TIPP 3 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd

16

C,T,

10 10-03

Owned by: Rathkeale House Syndicate

f Grey by Malinas - Kittewhistle (Kaldounevees) Colours: WHITE & BLACK CHECK, white cap Conor McNamara p45p76 Bred by: M Sebastien Berger & M Guy Berger RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

8 10-00

f Bay by Morozov - Emmas Flyer (Beneficial) Colours: WHITE & RED DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white & yellow check cap Jordan Gainford 3-70-p8 Bred by: Noel Dooly N Dooly WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Short Story Long -- Handicap Rating 80 80/1 HR80 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.8 (CP) 41L 8th of 16fn, 20rn to Kopon 10.6 GOW 26 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 66/1 HR80 T.N. Brett 10.12 p.u. in race won by Journey West 11.0 DWNP 20 MAY 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 100yds Yld/Sft 16/1 HR80 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.8 70L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Kilashee 10.13 BAL 23 AUG 21 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Gd CPiece ON No. 1, 4, 5, 10, 12 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3, 16 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9 BLINKERS ON No. 14 VISOR ON No. 19 Long Handicap: Short Story Long 9-6 (132)

LAST YEAR 1st Shantou Lucky, 2nd Paddy Wickla, 3rd Rebel Ivy TRAINER Gavin Cromwell WEIGHT 10-7 TIME 4 min. 57.5 sec GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST

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.)

E McNamara LIMERICK

Silver Planeur (FR) 3 N.H. wins €21,890.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 22/1 HR91 G.B. Noonan 11.4 (TS) 29L 6th of 11fn, 19rn to Problem Solver 11.1 TIPP 3 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd 18/1 HR93 C. McGivern 10.12 (CP) (TS) 21L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Penny Jar 11.0 LIST 24 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Gd/Yld 20/1 HR95 C.P. McNamara 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by In Your Shadow 11.3 ROS 2 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 210yds Sft

SELECTION:

14

Visor,

Owned by: R Dooly

Journey West 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 92 25/1 HR92 S. O’Callaghan 10.4 (BK) fell in race won by Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV 22rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 13/2 HR90 S. O’Callaghan 10.9 (BK) 3 1/2L 2nd to Bearwithmenow 10.0 WEX 8 JUN 11rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 110yds Yld 6/1 HR82 S. O’Callaghan 11.0 (BK) won 8L 4L from Porky Rush 11.5 and Lily Light Foot 11.10 DWNP 20 MAY 13rn hcp hdl (8095)2m 5f 100yds Yld/Sft

Silver Planeur (Fr) 77

19 Short Story Long (Ire) 23

15

RACE VERDICT Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: Next Best:

Good News!!!

Racing at Punchestown on New Years Eve is free!

We’re giving everyone free access to Punchestown’s New Years Eve meeting to spread the festive cheer, simply turn up on the day and you’ll be let in for free.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY NYE RACING SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER

JANUARY JUMPS SUNDAY 15 JANUARY MONDAY 16 JANUARY MONDAY 30 JANUARY

SPRING IS COMING SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY

FESTIVAL 2023 TUESDAY 25 - SATURDAY 29 APRIL

1.40pm RACE 3

The Free Entry On NYE Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race)

Trifecta Placepot

The Free Entry On NYE Mares Novice Hurdle of €23,500 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle)

Winner €13,865 Second €4,700 Third €2,350 Fourth €1,175 Fifth €705 Sixth €470 Race conditions A novice hurdle for four years old

Declared 8

COLOURS

6

Distance 2m3f80y

Weights 10st 11lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ballycashin (Ire) 25

5 10-11

Owned by: Cora Greene & Vera Deegan

f Bay by Flemensfirth - Midsummer Drama (King’s Theatre) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, grey star & sleeves, grey cap, royal blue star Danny Mullins Bred by: R McCarthy Anthony Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Ballycashin 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 9/1 D.E. Mullins 11.7 25L 1L 1L 4th to Sainte Dona (FR) 10.13 THU 24 NOV 15rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 13yds Yld/Sft 11/4Fav Miss J. Townend 11.8 won 1 1/2L 11L from New York Style (GB) 11.6 and Grace Shelby 11.4 WEX 30 OCT 11rn Bumper 2m Hvy 7/1 Miss J. Townend 11.8 6 1/2L 5th of 14 to Williamstowndancer 11.10 here 11 OCT Bumper 2m 60yds Gd

Bella Scintilla (Fr) 58

4 10-11

Owned by: Burnham Plastering & Dry Lining Limited

7

f Brown by Martinborough - Bells (Irish Wells) Colours: DARK BLUE & RED HALVED, dark blue sleeves, white cap 32-p213 Bred by: M Guy Cherel & Mme Martine Glais Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Deeply Superficial (Ire) 50

5 10-11

Owned by: Alymer Stud

f Bay by Flemensfirth - Glenside Tara (Kayf Tara) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, white cap Bred by: Mrs M Gowen Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Galway winner will relish this longer trip and interesting getting the mares’ allowance Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €7,375 Deeply Superficial 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 11/8Fav D.N. Russell 11.7 won 3 1/4L 5L from Law Ella 11.7 and Littel Flour 11.7 GAL 30 OCT 15rn mdn hdl 2m 11yds Sft (PtoP) 4/1 B Lawless won 10L 4L from Mullenbeg and Sharp Note LINGSTOWN 05-DEC-21 14r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd 1-1

4

Harmonya Maker (Fr) 34

Rockanrye (Ire) 36

5 10-11

Owned by: Tim O’Driscoll

f Bay by Saddler Maker - Hahyasi (Kahyasi) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light green star & sleeves, light green star on cap 21-741 Bred by: M Ghislain Coutre Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

f Bay by Court Cave - All But Two (Zaffaran) Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves & cap 151250 Bred by: P J Murphy RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

La Malmason (Ire) 43

8

Saylavee (Ire) 45

1

5 10-11

f Bay by Shantou - Mae’s Choice (Presenting) Colours: ORANGE & BLACK QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap 2-41115 Bred by: Seana Sammon RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

W P Mullins CARLOW

Saylavee 3 N.H. wins €19,765.00 7/2 D.E. Mullins 10.10 5 3/4L 5th of 10 to Magical Zoe 10.10 DRYL 4 NOV nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 6/5Fav D.E. Mullins 11.5 won 15L 2 1/2L from The Mediator 11.12 and Ballinlough Gale 11.7 GOW 30 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 8/13Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 1 1/2L 4 3/4L from Champagne Fame 10.11 and Champella 11.0 KILL 15 JUL 12rn Bumper 2m 1f Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 6

LAST YEAR 1st Party Central, 2nd Humble Glory, 3rd Banntown Girl

TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 10-13 TIME 4m 53.90 secs GOING yield BETTING FORECAST

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.)

4 10-11

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

SELECTION:

La Malmason 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 5/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 won 3/4L 13L from Knockanard Lady 11.7 and Feddans 11.7 CK 6 NOV 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 20

Sean O O’Brien CORK

Owned by: Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan

Owned by: Alymer Stud

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Sparky May (Midnight Legend) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap Bred by: Ruxley Holdings Ltd RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Luke Dempsey

6 10-11

Rockanrye 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 33/1 HR110 M.M. McDonagh 11.3 68L last of 21fn, 22rn to Maxxum 11.1 NAV 13 NOV hcp hdl (80-116)2m 6f Yld 5/1 M.M. McDonagh 10.9 16L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Salvador Ziggy 11.8 ROS 4 JUL nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd 9/2 M.M. McDonagh 10.10 1/2L 2nd to He Fitz In 11.3 KILB 5 JUN 6rn nov.hdl 3m 95yds Gd/Yld

Harmonya Maker (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 C 7/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 won 18L 34L from Law Ella 11.7 and Battling Bessie (GB) 11.7 FAIR 15 NOV 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft 6/1 Mr J.J. Codd 11.8 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Dorans Weir 11.8 FAIR 3 APR 8rn Bumper 2m Yld 11/4 Mr J.J. Codd 11.8 25L 7th of 16 to Lily Du Berlais (GB) 11.8 LEP 6 FEB Bumper 2m Yld/Sft

5

8 10-11

Owned by: Patrick G J Murphy

Paul Townend

Bella Scintilla (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 T. J. O’Brien 10.7 2 3/4L hd 3rd to Pied Piper (GB) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 22 OCT 5rn hdl 2m 87yds Gd 4/5Fav J.J. Slevin 10.12 won 3 1/4L 46L from Still Ciel 10.13 and Glorious Singer 10.6 KILL 2 OCT 7rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd C. Lefebvre 10.6 1 1/4L 2nd to La Boetie (FR) 10.8 COMPIEGNE 6 APR 7rn chse 2m 3f 110yds Hvy

Davy Russell

TStrap,

Owned by: L P McCormack

Darragh O’Keeffe

J J Slevin

3

Lizlucky (Ire) 25

Lizlucky 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 C -- Handicap Rating 103 10/1 HR103 P.T. Enright 11.8 (TS) 4 3/4L 9 1/2L 3rd to L’or Des Roses (FR) 11.4 THU 24 NOV 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 156yds Yld/Sft 11/1 HR97 P.T. Enright 11.2 (TS) won 1 1/2L 3L from Tomjackwilliam 10.6 and Gaius (FR) 11.11 CLON 27 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (80109)2m 3f 92yds Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR97 P.T. Enright 11.4 (TS) 15L 5th of 7 to Downtown Queen 11.12 LIM 21 JUL nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd

3514

2

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

f Bay by Flemensfirth - Thunder Belle (Glacial Storm) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green epaulettes, halved sleeves, yellow cap Phillip Enright 6-36513 Bred by: Leo Mccormack Patrick T Foley CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

2m3f80yds

and upwards mares only.

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

21

RACE VERDICT Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: Next Best:

THE FEEDROOM WITH LILY & WILD OPEN TODAY FOR GOOD FOOD, DELICIOUS TREATS AND HOT DRINKS SITUATED BESIDE THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE

A fine race by which to recall a truly outstanding man

teeplechase of €80,000 (Grade 1)

A fine race by which to recall a truly outstanding man John Durkan was the young man who saw

Istabraq’s potential as a hurdler when he was John Durkan was the young man who saw Istabraq’s potential as a hurdler when he racing on the Flat for John Gosden. He bought was racing on the Flat for John Gosden. He bought him for JP McManus and was to him for JP McManus and was to train him until train him until he was struck down by leukaemia at the age of 31. he was struck down by leukaemia at the age Istabraq went on to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham three times and, of 31. confirm himself as one of the greats.

Istabraq went on to win the Champion Hurdle Today’s race was first run in John Durkan’s honour in 1998, when Imperial Call at Cheltenham three times and, confirm beat Dorans Pride, and has been contested by Ireland’s best chasers ever since. himself as one of the greats.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLEN!

Happy 21st Birthday to Ellen Lawlor

Today’s race was first run in John Durkan’s honour in 1998, when Imperial Call beat Dorans Pride, and has been contested by Ireland’s best chasers ever since.

2.10pm RACE 4

The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase (Grade 1)

Trifecta Placepot

The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase of €80,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by the Durkan Family)

COLOURS

5

Distance 2m3f200y

Winner €47,200 Second €16,000 Third €8,000 Fourth €4,000 Fifth €2,400 Sixth €1,600 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old

Declared 7

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Fakir D’oudairies (Fr) 236

7 11-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Kapgarde - Niagaria Du Bois (Grand Tresor) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 14-2115 Mark Walsh Bred by: Cte Michel De Gigou Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 8 N.H. wins €509,731.40 D -- Handicap Rating 165 7/1 HR165 M.P. Walsh 11.10 20L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Allaho (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR chse Grade 1 3m 30yds Gd/Yld Mark Walsh 11.7 won 5 1/2L 3L from Hitman (FR) 11.7 and Sceau Royal (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 8 APR 10rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Gd /Sft Mark Walsh 11.7 won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Two For Gold 11.7 and Fanion d’Estruval (FR) 11.7 ASCOT 19 FEB 8rn chse Grade 1 2m 5f 8yds Sft

2

Fastorslow (Fr) 233

6 11-10

Owned by: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Popova (Kahyasi) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap -20-022 Bred by: M Sydney Vidal J J Slevin RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Martin Brassil KILDARE

Fastorslow (FR) 2 N.H. wins €35,520.00 100/30Fav HR144 Mr R. James 11.4 (TS) 3L 2nd to Camprond (FR) 11.4 here 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 30yds Yld Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Commander Of Fleet 11.5 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 23rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 33/1 HR139 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 (H) 24L 12th of 23fn, 27rn to Call Me Lyreen 11.4 LEP 6 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld/Sft

3

Fury Road (Ire) 44

Haut En Couleurs (Fr) 235

C,T,

8 11-10

5 11-10

Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly

W P Mullins CARLOW

Haut En Couleurs (FR) 2 N.H. wins €29,525.00 -- Handicap Rating 149 3/1 HR150 B.J. Cooper 11.12 15L 5th of 6 to Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 here 28 APR nov.ch Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld B. J. Cooper 11.4 16L 6th of 11 to Edwardstone (GB) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 100/30 B.J. Cooper 11.10 fell in race won by Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f 43yds Yld

6

Lifetime Ambition (Ire) 22

7 11-10

Owned by: Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge

g Brown by Kapgarde - Jeanquiri (Mansonnien) Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, white stars on sleeves, quartered cap 721242 Bred by: Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Sean O’Keeffe Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Lifetime Ambition 4 N.H. wins €43,365.00 C -- Handicap Rating 155 8/1 HR150 C.D Smithers 11.5 3 1/2L 2nd to The Big Dog 11.10 NAV 27 NOV 18rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m Sft Sean O’Keeffe 11.6 ns 8L 1/2L 4th to Al Dancer (FR) 10.13 AINTREE 5 NOV 14rn hcp chse 2m 5f 19yds Gd /Sft 12/1 HR145 R.M. Power 11.10 6 1/2L 2nd to Capodanno (FR) 11.10 here 26 APR 7rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 60yds Gd/Yld

7

Vanillier (Fr) 44

TStrap,

7 11-10

Owned by: Mrs H M Keaveney

g Grey by Martaline - Virgata (Turgeon) Colours: RED, yellow cross of lorraine & armlet, red & dark blue striped cap 13-3363 Keith Donoghue Bred by: S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Vanillier (FR) 3 N.H. wins €90,850.60 C -- Handicap Rating 147 9/2 HR147 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (TS) s/hd 13L 3rd to Fury Road 12.0 DRYL 5 NOV 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 120yds Yld 14/1 HR148 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (TS) 7 3/4L last of 6fn, 7rn to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 here 28 APR hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld Mr Derek O’Connor 11.6 (TS) 8L 22L 3rd to Stattler 11.6 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m 5f 201yds Gd /Sft CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Stowaway - Molly Duffy (Oscar) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 31-5231 Bred by: Kenneth Parkhill Jack Kennedy RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Fury Road 7 N.H. wins €208,250.00 C -- Handicap Rating 155 7/2 HR155 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (CP) won s/hd 13L from Delvino 10.10 and Vanillier (FR) 11.10 DRYL 5 NOV 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 120yds Yld 15/2 HR156 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 (CP) (TS) 6 1/2L 9L 3rd to Capodanno (FR) 11.10 here 26 APR 7rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 60yds Gd/Yld Jack Kennedy 11.4 (CP) (TS) 5L 2nd to Ahoy Senor 11.4 AINTREE 8 APR 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 210yds Gd /Sft

4

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Sanouva (Muhtathir) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap 331-f65 Bred by: S C E A Haras De Saint Voir & E A R L Patrick Joubert Bryan Cooper RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Winning Post 2m3f200y Startpoint Fence

and upwards.

Weights 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

Galopin Des Champs (Fr) 246

BETTING FORECAST

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6 11-10

Owned by: Mrs Audrey Turley

g Black by Timos - Manon Des Champs (Marchand De Sable) Colours: YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap 111-1f1 Bred by: G A E C Des Champs Paul Townend RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

W P Mullins CARLOW

Galopin Des Champs (FR) 6 N.H. wins €270,619.00 C -- Handicap Rating 172 2/11Fav HR169 P. Townend 11.10 won 18L 2 1/2L from Master McShee (GB) 11.10 and Riviere D’etel (FR) 11.3 FAIR 17 APR 4rn nov. ch Grade 1 2m 4f Yld Paul Townend 11.4 fell in race won by Bob Olinger 11.4 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 168yds Sft 4/9Fav P. Townend 11.10 won 9L 5 1/2L from Master McShee (GB) 11.10 and Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.10 LEP 6 FEB 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 5f 61yds Yld

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2.40pm RACE 5

The Last Chance 20% Off Festival Tickets Beginners Steeplechase

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COLOURS

5

Distance 2m Winner €7,670 Second €2,600 Third €1,300 Fourth €650 Fifth €390 Sixth €260 Race conditions A steeplechase for four years old

Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 10

Winning Post Startpoint 2m Fence

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Appreciate It (Ire) 279

8 11-12

Appreciate It 6 N.H. wins €254,626.30 D Paul Townend 11.10 9L 7th of 10 to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft Paul Townend 11.7 won 24L 2 1/4L from Ballyadam 11.7 and For Pleasure 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 21 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 1/3Fav HR153 P. Townend 11.12 won 3 1/4L 2 3/4L from Ballyadam 11.12 and Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 LEP 7 FEB 21 13rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft/Hvy

Better Times Ahead (Ire) 22

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Byerley Babe (Beneficial) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap 691790 Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Hood,

Robert Tyner CORK

Bite That (Ire) 25

6 11-12

Patrick J Flynn WATERFORD

Bite That 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 D 14/1 HR97 S. Fitzgerald 11.6 30L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Boghlone Honey 11.8 THU 24 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m 33yds Yld/Sft 11/1 HR98 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.9 21L 10th of 16 to Hey Johnny 11.11 CLON 27 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 114yds Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR98 G.B. Noonan 10.10 16L 6th of 15 to One Cool Poet 11.6 DRYL 26 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 190yds Gd

4

Gain De Cause (Fr) 22

6 11-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Salika (Califet) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, qtd cap 71-14f8 Bred by: Guy Cherel Simon Torrens RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

A J Martin MEATH

Gain De Cause (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 C 100/1 P.J. Carberry 11.12 63L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 NAV 27 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 9/1 HR115 M.P. Walsh 10.8 (TS) fell in race won by Bugs Moran 10.11 FAIR 16 APR 16rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 110yds Gd/Yld 5/2Fav HR115 M.P. Walsh 12.0 3/4L 3 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Silvertown 11.8 NAV 5 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

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6 11-12

M F Morris TIPPERARY

Hawai Game (Fr) 260

H,T,

5 11-12

Owned by: John P McManus

Hawai Game (FR) 1 flat win €6,730.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 11/2 HR134 M.P. Walsh 11.4 (H) (TS) 43L last of 8 to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 3 APR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Yld 7/2 M.P. Walsh 11.4 p.u. in race won by Dysart Dynamo 11.4 here 16 JAN 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Sft 8/11Fav P. Townend 11.9 won 3 1/4L nk from Daily Present 11.9 and The Short Go 11.6 NAAS 16 DEC 21 23rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 187yds Yld

7

Mount Brown (Ire) 34

5 11-12

Owned by: Mischief Syndicate

g Bay by Fulbright - Creese (Halling) Colours: MAROON, emerald green chevron, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, emerald green cap, maroon stars 127364 Bred by: Sean Flannery Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Bryan Cooper

Mount Brown 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 D 11/1 B.J. Cooper 11.5 7 1/2L 14L 15L 4th to Broomfield Hall 11.9 FAIR 15 NOV 7rn nov.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 4/1Fav HR119 B.J. Cooper 11.3 (CP) 17L 6th of 10 to Fortunedefortunata 10.7 GAL 30 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Sft 11/2 HR118 B.J. Cooper 11.5 s/hd 2 3/4L 3rd to John Cannon (GB) 11.5 TIPP 2 OCT 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd

Owned by: Mrs Patrick J Flynn & Gavin O’Mahoney

g Bay by Milan - Knotted Midge (Presenting) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, black & emerald green quartered cap Shane Fitzgerald (3) 061607 Bred by: Mr John O’Brien RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

TStrap,

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Diamond Boy - Rule Of The Game (Lav) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star 1-1-p8 Bred by: M Jean-Yves Taupin Danny Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

5 11-12

Better Times Ahead 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 100/1 B. Hayes 11.12 (H) 76L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 NAV 27 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 150/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.12 29L 9th of 11 to Hollow Games 11.12 NAV 13 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Yld 9/4Fav HR108 M.P. Walsh 10.12 17L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Ideal Pal 10.13 FAIR 18 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld

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6

Owned by: John P McManus

Luke Dempsey

Get My Drift (Fr) 20

Get My Drift (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D 4/1Fav M.P. Walsh 11.5 (TS) 25L last of 6fn, 9rn to Marvel De Cerisy (FR) 11.5 here 29 NOV nov.ch 2m 3f 150yds Yld/Sft 12/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 4L 5L 3rd to Hollow Games 11.12 NAV 13 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld 16/1 HR133 M.P. Walsh 11.0 (TS) 16L 9th of 21fn, 24rn to Camprond (FR) 11.4 here 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 30yds Yld

Owned by: Miss M A Masterson

g Bay by Jeremy - Sainte Baronne (Saint des Saints) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, striped cap 11-11-7 Paul Townend Bred by: Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

2

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Voila (Charming Groom) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 43-0936 Bred by: Haras De La Rousseliere Mark Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

and upwards that have not won a steeplechase.

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

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

8

The Dasher Conway (Ire) 22

7 11-12

Owned by: P & G Callaghan Windows

g Bay by Ask - Lead’er Inn (Supreme Leader) Colours: WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, black seams on sleeves, yellow cap Conor Maxwell 802400 Bred by: Mrs P and Philip Heaney Mrs Gillian Callaghan MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: The Dasher Conway 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 D 125/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 64L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 NAV 27 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 100/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 29L 10th of 11 to Hollow Games 11.12 NAV 13 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Yld 6/1 HR115 L.P. Dempsey 10.13 6 1/2L 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Fortunedefortunata 10.7 GAL 30 OCT 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Sft

9

Top Bandit (GB) 122

6 11-12

Owned by: Andrew Brown & Daryl Gooch & Mark Cookson

g Bay by Kayf Tara - Lago d’Oro (Slip Anchor) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap 111-0f8 Bred by: Mrs S M Newell Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Top Bandit (GB) 4 N.H. wins €33,549.10 C 10/1 HR135 J.C. Gainford 11.4 27L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Effernock Fizz 10.0 KILL 19 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Gd 18/1 HR135 D.N. Russell 11.3 fell in race won by Tudor City 10.11 GAL 28 JUL 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Gd D. N. Russell 10.13 20L 19th of 26 to State Man (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd /Sft

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2.40pm RACE 5 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Just Jacob (Ire) 11

4 11-06

Owned by: GBLOGBD Limited

g Bay by Charm Spirit - Bari (Cape Cross) Colours: PURPLE, white sleeves, purple cap, white star Keith Donoghue 5650fp Bred by: M H Dixon & Mount Coote Estates RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Just Jacob 1 flat win €4,429.20 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 125/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 p.u. in race won by Jody Ted 11.12 CLON 8 DEC 14rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 200/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 fell in race won by Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 NAV 27 NOV 15rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 33/1 HR71 G.F. Carroll 9.7 (TS) 11L 13th of 17 to San Aer 9.13 GAL 31 OCT hcp (50-80)1m 73yds Hvy HOOD ON No. 2 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5 H,T ON No. 6

LAST YEAR 1st Ferny Hollow, 2nd Coeur Sublime, 3rd Thedevilscoachman TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 4m 24.40 secs GOING yld-sft BETTING FORECAST

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.)

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3.10pm RACE 6

The See You For Free On NYE Handicap Steeplechase

Trifecta Placepot

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COLOURS

5

Distance 3m170y Winner €8,850 Second €3,000 Third €1,500 Fourth €750 Fifth €450 Sixth €300 Race conditions An extended handicap

Declared 12

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

COLOURS / RIDER

1

3m &170y

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Glenloe (Ire) 22

Blinkers,

11 11-12

Glenloe 1 N.H. win €7,687.50 -- Handicap Rating 121 25/1 HR123 Rachael Blackmore 10.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by The Big Dog 11.10 NAV 27 NOV 18rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m Sft 8/1 HR123 Sam Ewing 10.1 (BK) p.u. in race won by Captain Kangaroo 9.7 CK 6 NOV 17rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 4f Sft/Hvy Sean Bowen 10.10 (BK) u.r. in race won by Minella Trump 11.12 PERTH 5 JUN 5rn hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Gd

Deadheat (Fr) 50

9 11-11

S McParlan DOWN

Flinck (Ire) 50

CPiece,

8 11-09

Owned by: Samuel Downey & Michael Phillips

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Princess Supreme (Supreme Leader) Colours: WHITE & BLACK QUARTERED, white sleeves, quartered cap Shane O’Callaghan (7) 257p-45 Bred by: Mervyn Kidd RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

C A McBratney DOWN

C,T,

8 11-08

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Getaway - Milan Serenade (Milan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, qtd cap 11-76p5 Bred by: Mervyn Kidd RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Conor Brassil (5)

Broken Ice (Ire) 37

6 11-06

Owned by: Swans High Stool Syndicate

g Bay by Born To Sea - Ice Box (Pivotal) Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Keith Donoghue u32165 Bred by: Mr W S Acham Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Broken Ice 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 9/1 HR115 K.M. Donoghue 11.13 (CP) 9L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Happy Dreams (FR) 10.9 NAAS 12 NOV hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f Yld/Sft 3/1Fav HR104 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 11L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Gaius (FR) 11.7 SLGO 21 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)3m 1f 90yds Yld/Sft 2/1Fav HR114 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (CP) won 3/4L 2 3/4L from Clonbury Bridge 11.12 and The Great White 11.7 SLGO 14 SEP 9rn beg.ch 2m 5f 47yds Gd/Yld

7

It Could Be You (Ire) 23

TStrap,

8 11-04

Owned by: Rory F Larkin

g Grey by Carlotamix - Bonmahon Charm (Oscar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop & armlet, yellow & red striped cap 102574 Bred by: Richard Fitzgerald Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

It Could Be You 3 N.H. wins €26,255.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 13/2 HR114 J.C. Gainford 10.6 (TS) 10L 8L 1L 4th to Dunboyne 11.1 GOW 26 NOV 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy 8/1 HR115 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.1 (CP) 26L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to Farceur Du Large (FR) 11.7 here 20 NOV hcp chse (0-140)2m 6f 140yds Yld 5/2Fav HR115 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.6 9 1/4L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Flash De Touzaine (FR) 11.4 GAL 30 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Sft/Hvy

8

Wishmoor (Ire) 281

CPiece,

12 11-03

Owned by: The DMS Partnership

g Brown by Winged Love - Presentingatdawn (Presenting) Colours: RED, yellow epaulettes, yellow sleeves, red armlet, red & yellow striped cap pp1-95p Bred by: Alfred B Hanna Ricky Doyle J F Levins KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Flinck 2 N.H. wins €15,089.80 -- Handicap Rating 118 (PtoP) 10/1 O McGill 59L 5th to Brain Power TATTERSALLS 30-OCT-22 7r6f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 4/1 O McGill 8 1/2L 4th to Vaucelet (FR) PORTRUSH 15-OCT-22 4r Open 3m Gd/Yld D. Jacob 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Licklighter 11.1 PERTH 19 JUN 21 4rn hcp chse (0-140)2m 7f 180yds Gd

Glenquin Castle (Ire) 44

5 11-07

Owned by: Lucky Seven Syndicate

Jordan Gainford

Deadheat (FR) 6 N.H. wins €50,085.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120 7/1 HR121 K. Callaghan 10.10 30L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Flash De Touzaine (FR) 11.4 GAL 30 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR121 Mr N. McParlan 10.7 2 1/4L 9 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Jeremys Flame 11.12 GAL 4 OCT 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 110yds Sft 11/2 HR128 Mr N. McParlan 10.10 p.u. in race won by Dromore Lad 10.7 CK 1 NOV 20 19rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 4f Sft

4

6

Owned by: S McParlan

g Bay by Buck’s Boum - Eaton Lass (Definite Article) Colours: YELLOW & EMERALD GREEN DIABOLO, yellow sleeves & cap Mr N McParlan 21p/-48 Bred by: Dominique Clayeux RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

3

Shantou Lucky (Ire) 23

Shantou Lucky 3 N.H. wins €18,880.00 C -- Handicap Rating 116 Mr Kieren Buckley 11.5 1/2L 2 1/4L 16L 4th to Malinello (GB) 11.7 NEWCASTLE 26 NOV 5rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 7f 91yds Gd /Sft 5/1 HR118 K.E Buckley 11.12 1L 13L 2 3/4L 4th to Hurricane Darwin 10.11 FAIR 8 OCT 11rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 7f 192yds Gd 16/5Fav HR108 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.13 (CP) 24L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Chapel Street 10.5 WEX 15 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd

Owned by: John P McManus

g Brown by Kayf Tara - Mandys Native (Be My Native) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star 034upp Jack Kennedy Bred by: Mrs J L Egan Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

2

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

g Chesnut by Shantou - Backtothekingsnest (King’s Theatre) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red star, yellow sleeves, emerald green & yellow quartered cap Kieren Buckley (5) 122844 Bred by: James Coen Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

Martin Brassil KILDARE

Glenquin Castle 7 N.H. wins €44,545.00 C -- Handicap Rating 117 28/1 HR118 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (TS) 74L last of 5fn, 7rn to Final Orders (GB) 11.9 DRYL 5 NOV Ext hcp chse 3m Yld 22/1 HR117 M.P. Walsh 11.6 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Grozni (FR) 10.5 here 11 OCT 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 70yds Gd 11/1 HR117 M.P. Walsh 10.6 (TS) 13L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Walking On Glass 10.5 GOW 1 OCT Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd

Wishmoor 6 N.H. wins €54,060.50 C -- Handicap Rating 112 12/1 HR114 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (V) p.u. in race won by Balkito (FR) 11.9 LIM 13 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Hvy 14/1 HR116 R.A. Doyle 11.0 (V) 7 1/4L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to My Manekineko (GB) 10.2 NAV 5 MAR hcp chse 3m Yld 18/1 HR118 R.A. Doyle 11.9 (CP) 68L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Call The Tune 11.6 NAV 22 FEB Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy

9

Temptationinmilan (Ire) 34

CPiece,

6 10-13

Owned by: F McCarthy

g Bay by Milan - Temptation (Lando) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large white spots, white sleeves & cap Philip Byrnes (5) 464122 Bred by: Ronnie O’Neill RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

C Byrnes LIMERICK

Temptationinmilan 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 108 3/1Fav HR107 Miss G. Andrews 12.0 (CP) 6 1/2L 2nd to Hoke Colburn 11.7 FAIR 15 NOV 9rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 7f 160yds Sft/Hvy 6/5Fav HR104 Mr R.W. Barron 11.6 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Menindee 10.13 here 12 OCT 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 200yds Gd 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

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3.10pm RACE 6

11 Sir Bob (Ire) 37

CPiece,

million

n

SinCE 1983

Ea

Ciao Bella (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 107 11/2 HR109 R. Deegan 11.5 (CP) 1/2L 12L 3rd to Monishter Are Mwee 11.2 CK 20 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 5f Sft 9/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 18L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Secret She Keeps 11.7 THU 20 OCT beg.ch 2m 4f 151yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR115 R. Deegan 10.8 (CP) 4 1/2L 1 1/2L 6L 4th to My Immortal 11.2 here 23 FEB 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy

€54

nEaRLy 40 y

f Grey by Martaline - Diananisse (Panis) Colours: PURPLE, pink triple diamond, red cap 70-4453 Bred by: M Cte Jean-Jaques de la Rochette & E A R L Haras de l’Hotellerie Miss Elizabeth Doyle WEXFORD R Deegan RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Ing pRIzE

6 10-12

nc ha

CPiece,

Owned by: Bella Partnership

n IRISh RacI yI ng E n

R fo

10 Ciao Bella (Fr) 29

m o

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

E

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

RS

COLOURS

iriSh Stallion FarmS

10 10-09

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay/Brown by Morozov - Carrigeen Rocket (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 183-210 Bred by: Edward Gahan Mark Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Robert Tyner CORK

Sir Bob 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 104 10/1 HR105 M.P. Walsh 11.3 (CP) 42L last of 12fn, 15rn to Happy Dreams (FR) 10.9 NAAS 12 NOV hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f Yld/Sft 15/2 HR109 P.T. Enright 11.7 (CP) won 10L 15L from Martha Divine (GB) 12.0 and Ballyadam Destiny (GB) 11.5 CK 17 APR 15rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 80yds Hvy 7/2Fav HR102 P.T. Enright 11.0 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Balkito (FR) 11.9 LIM 13 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Hvy

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Beating The Odds 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 98 14/1 HR97 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.9 3L 2nd to Arctic Ambition 10.8 THU 24 NOV 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld 6/1 HR99 J.B. Foley 11.6 (BK) 25L 10th of 14fn, 22rn to Routine Excellence 11.0 NAV 22 JAN hcp chse (0-102)3m Yld 11/4Fav HR99 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 (CP) ns 6 1/2L 3rd to Sean Says 11.8 THU 19 DEC 21 18rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 182yds Gd

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g Bay by Oscar - Annie Spectrim (Spectrum) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow disc, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlet, yellow cap, royal blue Sean O’Keeffe spots 4633-02 Bred by: John Mounsey W J Austin TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

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LAST YEAR 1st Glenquin Castle, 2nd Exit To The West, 3rd Beating The Odds TRAINER Martin Brassil WEIGHT 10-9 TIME 7m 3.00 secs GOING yld-sft BETTING FORECAST

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 Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: Next Best:

Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor.

Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €2.6 million towards Irish prize-money in 2022, bringing our total investment to €54m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.

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Irish European breeders’ fund SELECTION:

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Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62

For further details, contact Nessa Joyce:

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3.40pm RACE 7

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race

Trifecta

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €15,000

(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,500))

Winner €8,850 Second €3,000 Third €1,500 Fourth €750 Fifth €450 Sixth €300 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four, five,

Winning Post Startpoint

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Any Road (Ire) 309

5 12-00

Owned by: E J O’Grady

6

Makingachamp (Ire)

Slade Steel (Ire) 231

g Bay by Champs Elysees - Maka (Diesis) Colours: RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Matthew Duffy Auction price: €20,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Mr Pat Taaffe (7)

g Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Fromthecloudsabove (Cloudings) Colours: ORANGE, grey sleeves, blue cap Bred by: R Morrissey Auction price: €7,500

W P Mullins CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

4 12-00

4 11-12

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Definite Jt (Definite Article) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Mr P W Mullins Bred by: James Hannon W P Mullins CARLOW 2 Auction price: €16,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

Captain Cody (PtoP) 8/1 O McGill 4L 4th to Kinbara BROUGHSHANE 07-MAY-22 12r7f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 8/1 O McGill fell in race won by It’s For Me (FR) LOUGHANMORE 16-APR-22 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

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Mel Monroe (Ire) 50

Kayce Dutton (Ire) 29

4 11-12 Owned by: F W Healy & Kieran Leavy & Michael McDermott & Ms Margaret Mullins

g Bay by Ocovango - Case Hardened (Yeats) Colours: BLACK & LIGHT GREEN QUARTERED, light green seams on sleeves, light green star Tommy Brett (7) on cap Bred by: Springmount Stud Ms Margaret Mullins KILKENNY 0up Auction price: €16,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

4 11-07

Owned by: KTDA Racing

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Laciarash (Stowaway) Colours: BLACK, white sash, white sleeves, black stars, black cap, white star Mr J J Codd Bred by: Seamus Murphy Gordon Elliott MEATH 12 Auction price: €28,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP: Mel Monroe 5/6Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Mi Lucky Cailin 11.2 GAL 30 OCT 12rn Bumper 2m 11yds Sft (PtoP) 6/4FF H D Dunne won 10L 6L from Lets Go To Vegas and Friars Island Lady MONKSGRANGE 27-MAR-22 10r6f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

LAST YEAR 1st Sandor Clegane, 2nd The Flier Begley, 3rd Grace Shelby TRAINER Paul Nolan WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 3m 55.10 secs GOING yielding BETTING FORECAST

Blizzard Of Oz 14/1 Mr H.D. Dunne 11.2 3L 2nd to Impulsive Dancer 11.6 LIM 27 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld

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.)

Kayce Dutton (PtoP) 10/1 J W Hannon p.u. in race won by The Jukebox Man TURTULLA 20-NOV-22 12r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 3/1JFF T Hamilton u.r. in race won by Flash In The Park KNOCKMULLEN HOUSE 13-NOV-22 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft 66/1 Mr C. Mullins 10.13 58L 13th of 15 to Absolute Notions 11.6 here 26 APR Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld

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Noel Meade MEATH

4 11-10 Owned by: Vincent Caldwell & Angela Shamoon & Mrs A Shamoon Ibgi

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Slade Steel (PtoP) 4/1 S Staples won 2L 2 1/2L from Sea Invasion and Waspy DAWSTOWN 02-MAY-22 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

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4 11-12

Captain Cody (Ire) 226

Miss J Townend (3)

Owned by: Robcour

Blizzard Of Oz (Ire) 267

Owned by: Jack Singleton

E J O’Grady TIPPERARY

g Bay by Telescope - Mariet (Dr Fong) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Mr J L Gleeson (7) Bred by: Pollards Stables Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 1 Auction price: €30,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

3

6 11-12

Owned by: Aisling Fitzpatrick

7

Any Road 20/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.7 8L 1/2L 3rd to James’s Gate 12.0 here 13 FEB 12rn Bumper 2m Hvy

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Makaela’s Choice 25/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.7 88L 5th of 6 to Summer Melody 11.7 NAV 13 NOV Bumper 2m Yld

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

g Bay by Walk In The Park - At Maggies Cross (Oscar) Colours: DARK BLUE, white sash, red cap, dark blue stars Mr A P Ryan (7) Bred by: Liam O’Regan 3 Auction price: €24,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

g Bay by Scorpion - Lady Goldilocks (Mister Lord) Colours: MAROON, pink stars, pink sleeves, maroon seams, maroon & pink striped cap Mr C Mullins (7) Bred by: Miss Aisling Fitzpatrick Thomas Mullins KILKENNY 5 Auction price: €20,000 RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

2m 100yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

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Distance 2m100y

in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €30,000 at any time.

Weights 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.

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six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer

COLOURS / RIDER

COLOURS

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RACE VERDICT Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: Next Best:

Weatherbys ITBA NH Fillies Bonus Scheme In association with The Irish Field

Good Luck to connections of all eligible fillies

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 12.40pm THE JIM RYAN RACECOURSE SERVICES RATED NOVICE HURDLE OF €16,500 (Generously sponsored

by Jim Ryan Racecourse Services) 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. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 124-135). About 2 miles 100 yards. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 2lbs. Penalties - Performances before 14th December - for every 1lb above the rating of 123 1lb extra; On or after 14th December - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra. Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 135 or less at time of entry.

Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Jim Ryan Racecourse Sevices 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 2: 1.10pm THE OLD HOUSE, KILL HANDICAP HURDLE OF €11,500 (Generously sponsored by The Old House, Kill) 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 extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 100 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 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 the 14th December. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. The Old House Kill will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer jockey of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 3: 1.40pm THE FREE ENTRY ON NYE MARES NOVICE HURDLE OF €23,500 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle) Winner will receive €14,100 (Penalty Value: €13,865), Second will receive €4,700, Third will receive €2,350, Fourth will receive €1,175, Fifth will receive €705, Sixth will receive €470. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 80 yards. €211.50 to enter, €23.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 11lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of a Grade 2 hurdle race 10lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 4: 2.10pm THE JOHN DURKAN MEMORIAL PUNCHESTOWN STEEPLECHASE OF €80,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored by the Durkan Family) Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,200), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 200 yards. €720 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. The Durkan Family will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 5: 2.40pm THE LAST CHANCE 20% OFF FESTIVAL TICKETS BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €13,000

€5,000 BONUS

Mares Only Maiden Bumpers

€5,000 BONUS

Mares Only Maiden Hurdles

€5,000 BONUS

Mares Only Beginners Chases

ITBA - Building the Future for NH Fillies For more information contact Regina in ITBA HQ 045 877543 or rbyrne@itba.ie

I T BA

Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Punchestown will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 6: 3.10pm THE SEE YOU FOR FREE ON NYE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €15,000 Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs). About 3 miles 170 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase 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 the 14th December. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 2lbs. Punchestown will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 7: 3.40pm

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF AUCTION (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €15,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,500)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €30,000 at any time.

About 2 miles 100 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative). If purchased for not more than €20,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €10,000 allowed 4lb. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once). Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 15th December) may also ride in this race. (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Conversion Rates To Euro. (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2015 British Pound €1.29; 2016 British Pound €1.35; 2017 British Pound €1.18; 2018 British Pound €1.14; 2019 British Pound €1.11; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19.

(See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Sales). (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). The Irish EBF 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.

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