Punchestown - Tuesday 23 May 2023

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

T 045 897704 F 045 897319

CEO: Mr. Conor O’Neill

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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: Mr. Tom Austin (Stable Yard)

Mr. Hugh Dillion (Track)

Medical Officers: Dr. M. Fay

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 observed.

The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Acting Stewards: Mr. J.M. McGrath (Chairperson), Mr. J. Murphy, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. C.J. O’Reilly & Mr. C.J. Sweeney

Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. A. Ring

Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan

Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever

Handicapper: Mr. A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell

Medical Officer: Dr. J. Pugh

Veterinary Officer: Ms. E. Costello MVB

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell

Security Officers: Mr. D. Buckley

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Dear Racegoers,

First and foremost on behalf of all at Punchestown Racecourse I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in making the 2023 Punchestown Festival the success that it was.

We welcomed thousands of patrons across the five days, the atmosphere was next to none and we had fabulous racing on the track.

A special mention of thanks for the support of HRI, the Turf Club, trainers, jockeys, owners, horses, racegoers, the media and our sponsors. Planning for the 2024 Festival has already begun and as always, we welcome any ideas from you – the racing public in areas we could improve on.

We are very excited about the Summer In Town twoday meeting here on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June with great racing, food and live sporting action in store. For those of you who enjoy putting on the dancing shoes, there will be live music after racing on Saturday 10 June for you all to enjoy.

Many thanks for joining us today, I wish you all an enjoyable evening and that you come across a winner or two.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Kindest

O’Neill, Punchestown CEO.

Regards, Conor

ABOUT TOWN

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RACE 1

The Thanks For Supporting Festival

2023 Claiming Hurdle of €10,000

Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €5,900 Second €2,000 Third €1,000 Fourth €500 Fifth €300 Sixth €200

Race conditions A hurdle for four years old and upwards to be claimed for €15,000 or less (Minimum claiming price €4,000).

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

1 Benz (Ire) 44

Owned by: F Donnelly

Declared 14

Trifecta

Placepot

Distance 2m3f80y

CPiece, 5 12-00

g Bay by Rock of Gibraltar - Sretaw (Kalanisi)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue stars

Bred by: Alymer Stud Gordon Elliott MEATH Claiming price: €15,000 5325-6f

RACING POST VERDICT Winner of 1-7 over hurdles and rated 110; goes best on a sound surface and can run well Probable SP: 11/1

Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €11,831

Benz 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 110

40/1 HR110 C.P. McNamara 10.13 (CP) fell in race won by Kilbree Warrior 10.7 FAIR 9 APR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld

20/1 HR49 L.F. Roche 9.0 (CP) 7L 6th of 13 to Celtic Revival 8.13 DUN 15 FEB hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std

6/1 HR110 Sam Ewing 11.8 (CP) 12L 5th of 6 to Marelly 11.4 LIM 29 DEC 22 nov.hdl 2m Hvy

2 Fancy A Cosmo (Ire) 19 TStrap, 6 12-00

Owned by: Pints & Bubbles Syndicate

Donagh Meyler

g Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Miss Fanore (Bob Back) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink epaulettes, pink armlet, royal blue cap, pink spots Bred by: Mr Cyril Carty R P Cody KILKENNY Claiming price: €15,000 35-5-90

RACING POST VERDICT Maiden has been placed several times over hurdles; poor over 3m last time; needs best Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 11 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €6,308

Fancy A Cosmo -- Handicap Rating 102

22/1 HR105 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 69L 13th of 16fn, 19rn to Miss Tempo 11.7 TIPP 4 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)3m 60yds Gd/Yld

33/1 HR106 D. Meyler 11.7 17L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Elsannah 11.0 CK 9 APR hcp hdl (80-116)3m 80yds Yld

13/2 HR109 B. Browne 11.4 (TS) 18L 5th of 11 to Dartan (GB) 11.12 BAL 3 MAY 22 mdn hdl 2m 5f 61yds Gd

3

Conor McNamara

Jimli’s Cave

(Ire)

Owned by: Geoffrey Ruddock

g Bay by Court Cave - Larnalee (Presenting)

51

5 12-00

Colours: RED, emerald green star,em.green slvs,black armlet,black & green quartered cap

Bred by: Mrs Juliet Brown R K Watson ARMAGH

Claiming price: €15,000 07

RACING POST VERDICT Soundly beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle; has plenty to do on these terms Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 2 runs

Jimli’s Cave

250/1 P.T. Smithers 10.11 28L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Law Ella 11.5 DWNP 2 APR mdn hdl 2m 5f 160yds Sft

125/1 P.T. Smithers 11.7 30L last of 10 to Farren Glory 12.0 NAV 20 MAR Bumper 2m Hvy

4

Peter Smithers (7)

Scipio Africanus (GB)

Owned by: W M Roper

g Bay by Dragon Pulse - Kingsdale Prinxess (Galileo)

71 CPiece, 6 11-10

Colours: MAROON, pale blue slvs., maroon cuffs, check cap

Bred by: A J Cook W M Roper KILDARE

Claiming price: €13,000 88

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten a long way in two bumpers and can’t be seriously fancied Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 2 runs

Scipio Africanus (GB)

100/1 Mr H.E. Sexton 11.7 8th of 10 to Zaidi (FR) 12.0 THU 13 MAR Bumper 2m 98yds Sft

250/1 Mr H.E. Sexton 11.7 55L 8th of 13 to Ballyburn 12.0 here 19 FEB Bumper 2m Yld

Ben Harvey (5)

The Thanks For Supporting Festival

2023 Claiming Hurdle

5

Kieren Buckley (3)

Owned by: James McAuley

g Bay by No Nay Never - Lady Babooshka (Cape Cross)

Colours: ORANGE, brown seams, emerald green & yellow quartered cap

Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud

Claiming price: €12,000

RACING POST VERDICT Below best on the Flat lately but has a shout if back to last year’s best hurdle form

6 Slige Dala (Ire) 119 D1

Owned by: M C Fahy

8 11-06

g Chesnut by Sholokhov - Lady’s Gesture (Anshan) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & BLACK CHECK, white sleeves & cap Bred by: P Cashman Patrick T Foley CARLOW Claiming price: €10,000 09350-5

RACING POST VERDICT Below form last three starts but a solid chance if back to some of last year’s form Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €30,371

Slige Dala 3 N.H. wins €18,290.00

18/1 Sam Ewing 11.5 (TS) 41L last of 5 to Limerick Lace 11.12 DRYL 24 JAN nov.ch 2m 50yds Sft

125/1 HR121 C. McGivern 9.13 (TS) 90L 15th of 19fn, 27rn to Maxxum 10.5 LEP 28 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

5/2 D.N. Russell 11.5 (TS) 58L last of 5 to True Faith 11.9

7

Keith Donoghue

Ballyquin Bay (Ire)

18

5 11-04

Owned by: John F Doyle & Mrs Caren Walsh & Dee L’Estrange & Mrs Sheila O’Ryan

g Brown by Malinas - Ballyquin Queen (King’s Theatre)

Colours: YELLOW, emerald green triple diamond, emerald green diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap

Bred by: Jane, John & Kate Gleeson Gordon Elliott MEATH

Claiming price: €10,000 6324-65

RACING POST VERDICT Placed several times over hurdles; not at best over 2m6f last twice; chance at this trip Probable SP: 5/1

8

7 11-00 Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

Bay by Balko - Lady Heart (Double Heart)

RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

by: E A R L Haras Des Hautieres

RACING POST VERDICT Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 won a beginners’ chase in March; chance back hurdling Probable

33 % Prize-money earned €13,250

13L from Gali Flight (FR) 11.5 and Good World 11.12 THU 13 MAR 15rn beg.ch 2m 4f 199yds Yld/Sft

18/1 HR105 D.F. O’Regan 11.3 24L 12th of 23fn, 26rn to Prince Zaltar (FR) 10.8 NAV 4 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

9

Conor Smithers (7)

The Bog Garden (Ire)

Owned by: Shane Hourigan

18

g Grey by Carlotamix - Madamedecafaulait (Duke of Marmalade)

5 11-00

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white star, white sleeves, royal blue stars, white cap, royal blue star

Bred by: Mr Jerry Murphy Michael Hourigan LIMERICK

Claiming price: €8,000 70-p

RACING POST VERDICT Has shown little in three starts and is passed over Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 3 runs

The Bog Garden

50/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 p.u. in race won by Extrapolation 11.9 DWNP 5 MAY 7rn Bumper 2m 1f 100yds Yld

150/1 C.M. Quirke 11.0 58L 14th of 21fn, 23rn to Irish Point (FR) 11.7 CK 20 NOV 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft

50/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 49L 7th of 8 to Three Card Brag 11.10 GAL 29 OCT 22 mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft/Hvy

Owned by: Premier Racing Club

g Bay by Vertigineux - Baldoranic (Panoramic)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue cap, yellow star

Bred by: Yves Fremiot & Sebastian Valerio

€6,000

Owned by: Saffron & Green Syndicate

g Bay by Kalanisi - Cooksgrove Lady (Anshan)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange sleeves, red cap, orange star

Bred by: Thomas Maher Andrew McNamara MEATH

Claiming price: €6,000 -04p-u5

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten behind Bal De Rio at Clonmel last time; more favourable terms today Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €7,944

Commandingpresence 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C

20/1 P.T. Enright 11.8 17L 5th of 6fn, 14rn to Bal De Rio (FR) 10.3 CLON 21 MAR hdl

12

Sean Flanagan

Foreign Policy (Ire) 13

Owned by: Eoin Banville & K Bolger & Peter Robin Parkhill

4 10-10

g Grey by Outstrip - Seschat (Sinndar) Colours: DARK BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond

Bred by: Mr Emir Alkas Noel Meade MEATH Claiming price: €10,000 7-03497

RACING POST VERDICT Flat maiden has run well in some Dundalk handicaps; modest appeal on hurdling debut Probable SP: 14/1

13

Shane O’Callaghan (7)

Buzz Light (Ire) 21

Blinkers, 6 10-06

Owned by: D Leech & Michael M Farrell & Joseph Bell & David Bell

g Chesnut by Leading Light - Talk To The Missus (Executive Perk) Colours: PURPLE, light green cross sashes, light green star on cap Bred by: Charlie Harnett Thomas Dowling WICKLOW Claiming price: €4,000 46-0pp9

RACING POST VERDICT Badly out of form this year and was tailed-off last time Probable SP: 33/1

6 % Prize-money earned €11,217

Mornington Bay (Ire) 67 4 10-02

Owned by: Tanvally Racing Club

f Bay by War Command - Zingeeyah (Singspiel)

Colours: YELLOW, black panel, red sleeves, yellow & black quartered cap

Bred by: Ms Patricia Walsh Sarah Dawson DOWN

-9060-8

Claiming price: €6,000

RACING POST VERDICT Poor on the Flat and over hurdles, so passed over Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €250 Mornington Bay

CPiece

BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Bal De Rio, 4 Mylestown Upper, 5 Ballyquin Bay, No Trouble, 11 Benz, 12 Commandingpresence, 14 Fancy A Cosmo, Foreign Policy, Slige Dala, 33 Buzz Light, 100 others

RACE 1 PREDICTOR

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

RACE VERDICT

Rated 110, BAL DE RIO is weighted to win his second claimer in recent times, having taken a Clonmel event before winning a Ballinrobe handicap. Benz is rated the same as the winner but has to concede him 18lb. The latter’s stablemates Mylestown Upper and Ballyquin Bay should run well, along with No Trouble. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: BAL DE RIO

Next Best: Ballyquin Bay

SELECTION: BALLYQUIN BAY

Trifecta

Placepot

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June 10th & 11th Maiden Hurdle of €12,000

Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting.

Weights 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

1 Augeron (Fr)

Declared 20

Distance 1m7f180y

Owned by: Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Partnership

g Bay by Camelot - Bretoncelles (Le Havre)

Darragh O’Keeffe

TStrap, 4 11-07

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light blue epaulettes, light blue & royal blue striped sleeves & cap

Bred by: M Don Anoj Culumbarapitiyage & M Daniel Mac Auliffe F Birrane MAYO

RACING POST VERDICT By a leading Flat sire who is capable of siring smart jumps winners; worth a market check Probable SP: 14/1

2 Boher Road (Ire) 9 Hood, 4 11-07

Owned by: Patrick K McCarthy

g Bay by Vadamos - Shahzeena (Rock of Gibraltar)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & MAROON CHECK, hooped sleeves, maroon cap, royal blue diamonds

Sean Flanagan

Bred by: Pat McCarthy Jarlath P Fahey KILDARE 6210-2

RACING POST VERDICT Ran a fine race on hurdling debut at Killarney recently; should be a major player today

3 Darraby (GB)

Owned by: Martin Hayes

108

c Brown by Danon Ballade - Patronne (Domedriver) Colours: BLACK & RED DIAMONDS

Kieren Buckley (3)

4 11-07

Bred by: Mrs N L Naylor Brendan W Duke KILDARE 49230-7

RACING POST VERDICT Stiff task in a Grade 1 on hurdling debut; this more realistic and could run well Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €11,556

Owned by: Gemma Mangan

g Bay by Morpheus - Lasanta (Silver Frost) Colours: BLACK & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, white diamond

Bred by: Tom Twomey Ian O’Connor KERRY 008

RACING POST VERDICT Down the field in three maiden hurdles and can’t be seriously fancied today Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 3 runs Gimmeago

D. Robinson 11.7 (TS) 94L last of 21fn, 23rn to By Your Side (GB) 11.2 NAAS 30 MAR mdn hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft

5 I Owe

You One (Ire) 32 4

Owned by: Hughes Brady O’Donoghue Partnership

g Bay by Affinisea - Temptation (Lando)

Colours: WHITE, red sleeves, white cap, red stars

Philip Byrnes (5)

11-07

Bred by: Ronnie O’Neill C Byrnes LIMERICK 0

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten after making a bad early mistake on debut in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 1 runs

I Owe You One

12/1 P. Byrnes 10.5 43L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Stuzzikini 10.11 KILB 21 APR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

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June 10th & 11th Maiden Hurdle

6

Owned by: Darren Cahill

g Grey by Alhebayeb - Volkovkha (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink spots

Bred by: P McEnery & B McEnery

RACING POST VERDICT Third in a pair of Kilbeggan handicaps; needs to find a bit more to take this

and seems best watched sent over

g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Gelenschik (Dalakhani)

Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE HOOPS, yellow sleeves, purple cap

Bred by: Mr T J Adams Noel C Kelly DERRY

9

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Getaway - Give Me A Break (Scorpion)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus

Michael Hourigan LIMERICK

RACING POST VERDICT By a quality sire and from a decent damline; worth a market check on debut Probable SP: 14/1

10

Conor Owens (7)

Prince Quattro (Ire) 5

Owned by: Joseph Germaine

g Bay by Notnowcato - Hillview Chloe (Kayf Tara)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star, striped sleeves, royal blue cap

4 11-07

P J Rothwell WICKLOW 00

Bred by: Philip Rothwell

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle, so best to look elsewhere Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 2 runs

Prince Quattro

250/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.8 73L 11th of 13 to Jit Langy (FR) 10.13 TIPP 18 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

150/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.3 39L 19th of 22 to Angelo Dundee 11.3 here 25 APR Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

11 The Nagger Reidy (GB)

Owned by: Niall S Farrell

g Bay by Kayf Tara - Broxbourne (Refuse To Bend)

Colours: YELLOW, black cross of lorraine, black stars on sleeves, black cap

Peter Carberry

Bred by: Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell

RACING POST VERDICT By a top sire and a decent damline; worth a market check on debut Probable SP: 16/1

12

Conor Smithers (7)

Ashdale Flyer (Ire)

Owned by: Diarmuid Horgan

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Miss Brandywell (Sadler’s Wells)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black stars

4 11-07

Stephen Gerard Carey KILDARE

4 11-00

Bred by: Mr H McDaid Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT By a top sire and cost 62,000euros as a 3yo; check for market strength on debut Probable SP: 6/1

Career

record

13

De Corazon (Ire) 17

f Bay by Finsceal Fior - Taro Tywod (Footstepsinthesand)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white seams, striped sleeves, orange cap

Bred by: Pat Fullam Paul Stafford DUBLIN 206u0-0

f Bay by Postponed - Rose Diamond (Daylami)

Colours: BLACK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves & cap

Bred by: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum M D O’Callaghan KILDARE 3215-35

RACING POST VERDICT Third at Naas in March but was below that level in stronger company at Punchestown Probable SP: 5/2

Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €16,844 Night Sparkle 1 flat win €7,650.00

18/1 D.E. Mullins 10.4 23L 5th of 9 to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 28 APR nov.hdl 2m Yld

13/2 D. Meyler 11.0 s/hd 1 3/4L 3rd to By Your Side (GB) 11.2 NAAS 30 MAR 23rn mdn hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft

Ross Coakley 9.5 7L 5th of 9 to Achnamara (GB) 9.11 WOLVERHAMPTON 12 OCT 22 hcp (66-85)1m 5f 219yds Std

Owned by: M Flannery

f Bay by Imperial Monarch - The River (Westerner)

Colours: MAROON & WHITE HLVD., maroon sleeves, yellow cap

Ambrose McCurtin

Hood, 4 11-00

Bred by: Jimmy Coffey M Flannery MAYO

RACING POST VERDICT Not a bad pedigree but best watched wearing a hood on debut Probable SP: 22/1

16 Steps In The Sand (Ire) 104

Owned by: Zoom Buddies Syndicate

f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Tu Eres Mi Amore (Sadler’s Wells)

Eoin Walsh (5)

4 11-00

Colours: RED, royal blue chevron, white sleeves, royal blue chevrons, red cap, royal blue diamonds Bred by: Sweetmans Bloodstock John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW 881-8u0

RACING POST VERDICT Dundalk claimer winner has been poor in two hurdle starts Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €7,611

125/1 J.S. McGarvey 10.9 last of 14fn, 15rn

to

17

Ta Na La (USA)

125

RACING POST VERDICT Flat maiden of some interest on hurdling debut and worth a market check Probable SP: 20/1

4/1 HR64 W.J. Lee 10.0 5L 6th of 14

to French Company

4 11-00

T M

Walsh KILDARE

15 River Robe (Ire)

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Owned by: Francis J Flood

f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Iknowthat (Getaway)

Colours: WHITE, large red spots, red cap

Bred by: Mr F Flood

Owned by: J Morrison

g Bay by Sea The Moon - Dubai Cyclone (Bernardini)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange stars, white cap, orange star Bred by: Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP

Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and can’t be seriously fancied; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,385

Sea The Sunset (GB)

200/1 S. Fitzgerald 10.10 54L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Calico (FR) 10.1 TRAM 17 APR mdn hdl 2m Sft 66/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.4 55L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Luminous Light (GB) 11.7 CK 9 APR mdn hdl 2m Yld

Sam Hitchcott 8.7 18L 6th of 9 to Lizzie Jean (GB) 9.7 SOUTHWELL 29 JUL 22 hcp (61-80)1m 3f 23yds AWT

20 My Second Chance (Ire) 44 4

Owned by: Ed Mulligan

f Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Beyond Belief (Sadler’s Wells)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white sleeves, white stars on cap

11-00

Bred by: William Treacy Gordon Elliott MEATH 0

RACING POST VERDICT Broke blood vessels when tailed-off on debut at Cork; probably best watched; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 1 runs

My Second Chance

22/1 C.P. Millar 10.7 97L last of 14fn, 15rn to Luminous Light (GB) 11.7 CK 9 APR mdn hdl 2m Yld

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 3 HOOD ON No. 2, 6, 15

BETTING FORECAST 2 Boher Road, 5-2 Night Sparkle, 6 Ashdale Flyer, Mister Wilson, 14 Augeron, Pride Of Place, 16 Darraby, The Nagger Reidy, 20 Ta Na La, 22 River Robe, 33 I Owe You One, Our Zebo, Steps In The Sand, 50 Monarch Of All, 66 others

RACE 2 PREDICTOR

SELECTION: MISTER WILSON

RACE VERDICT

Having run a stormer on hurdling debut at Killarney on return, BOHER ROAD should be able to go one better today, though it is only nine days since that run. Night Sparkle disappointed last time but has a chance on the form of her hurdling debut effort. Mister Wilson has a squeak while Augeron and Ashdale Flyer are of interest on debut. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: BOHER ROAD

Next Best: Mister Wilson

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.)

Trifecta

Placepot

The Punchestown’s Fittest Club Sunday June 11th

Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (DIV I)

Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

1

J J Slevin

5p4p

Alkajack

(Ire)

Owned by: W I MacKenzie

Declared 19

Distance 1m7f180y

15

g Bay by Alkaadhem - Oh Jackie (Zaffaran)

Colours: MACKENZIE TARTAN, white collar, white sleeves & cap

Bred by: Ms Rhona MacKenzie

5 11-12

S R B Crawford ANTRIM

RACING POST VERDICT Was fourth in a point’ in April but pulled-up either side of that; questions to answer Probable SP: 100/1

Alkajack (PtoP) 9/1 B G Crawford p.u. in race won by Davidoc (FR) TOOMEBRIDGE 08-MAY-23 11r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

(PtoP) 7/1 B G Crawford 5 1/2L 4th to Nativehill LOUGHANMORE 08-APR-23 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

(PtoP) 10/1 D McGill p.u. in race won by Neo King (FR) PORTRUSH 25-MAR-23 11r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

2

Danny Mullins

336297

Dalvey (GB) 7

Owned by: James McAuley

g Bay by Dansili - Lilyfire (First Defence)

Colours: ORANGE, brown seams, emerald green & yellow quartered cap

C,T, 6 11-12

Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd James McAuley DUBLIN

RACING POST VERDICT Flat winner was well beaten in two hurdle starts and others make more appeal Probable SP: 28/1

3

Owned by: Mrs Rowland Crellin

g Bay by Mount Nelson - Airlie Beach (Shantou)

Colours: BLACK, white sash & sleeves, red cap, white star

Bred by: Rowland Crellin

4 Fox Leicester (Ire) 111

Owned by: Nathan Rouse

g Grey by Dark Angel - Pop Art (Excellent Art) Colours: BLACK, red cross sashes, red star on cap

7 11-12

Bred by: Marston Stud John M Burke TIPPERARY 063-840

RACING POST VERDICT Six-time Flat winner makes a belated start over hurdles but is best watched Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 43 runs, 6 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €50,298

Fox Leicester 6 flat wins €30,646.30 8/1

5

Jody McGarvey

Foxfire Glow (Fr) 148

Owned by: John P McManus g Bay by Vadamos - Fabiola (Medicean) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Bred by: E A R L Elevage Des Loges

TStrap, 5 11-12

RACING POST VERDICT Has ability but disappointed at Leopardstown last time; capable of better so not ruled out Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €14,223

Niall Moore (7)

RACING

6

2/-2234

The Punchestown’s Fittest Club Sunday

June 11th Maiden Hurdle (DIV I)

Horantzau D’airy (Fr)

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Legolas - Panzara D’airy (Cadoubel)

Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

Bred by: Claude Yves Pelsy

Owned

7-86883

Bred

Hanlon CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Much-improved on second hurdle start at Ballinrobe and can run another solid race today Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €29,521

Humanitarian (USA) 3 flat wins €24,042.70

150/1 Shane Fenelon 11.8 (TS) 3 1/2L 10L 3rd to Banntown Girl 11.3 BAL 2 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 139yds Gd

100/1 Shane Fenelon 11.5 (H) (TS) last of 8fn, 15rn to The Gunner Yeats 11.4 THU 13 MAR mdn hdl 2m 98yds Sft

Luke Catton 9.1 (CP) (TS) 13L 8th of 10 to Chief’s Will 9.10 SOUTHWELL 26 JAN hcp (56-75)1m 13yds Std

8

Donagh Meyler

Lahinch Three (Ire) 25 D1

Owned by: Mrs Margaret O’Rourke

g Bay by Beat Hollow - Court Supreme (Westerner)

Colours: RED, white stars, black sleeves & cap

7 11-12

Emmet Mullins CARLOW 3332/-8

Bred by: Mrs M O’Rourke

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten at Punchestown on return from an absence and has to improve plenty on that Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €11,239

Lahinch Three 1 N.H. win €5,900.00

66/1 D. Meyler 11.5 36L 8th of 9 to Monbeg Park

here 28 APR nov.hdl 2m Yld

to Another Choice

to Still Standing

9 My Kurkum (GB) 239

Owned by: Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate

g Bay by Dariyan - Fresh Strike (Smart Strike)

Colours: MAUVE, black & mauve hooped sleeves, black cap

5 11-12

Peter Carberry

Bred by: Miss K Rausing A J Martin MEATH 214290-

RACING POST VERDICT Dual winner in France; check the market for clues on hurdle/stable debut Probable SP: 22/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €51,909

My Kurkum (GB) 2 flat wins €11,500.00

M BARZALONA 9.8 40L 14th of 15 to Duke of Conker (FR) 9.8 VICHY 26 SEP 22 hcp 1m 2f Std

M GUYON 9.4 4L 9th of 18 to Picnic Royal (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 15 SEP 22 hcp 1m 2f Gd /Sft

M GUYON 8.12 ns 2nd to Have Dancer (FR) 9.4 DEAUVILLE 21 AUG 22 15rn hcp 1m 2f Gd

10

Sean O’Keeffe

Striking (Fr) 10 5 11-12

Owned by: J P O’Flaherty

g Bay by Equiano - Distinctive Look (Danehill)

Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star

Bred by: Wertheimer Et Frere Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 0-95210

RACING POST VERDICT Recent Flat winner was previously second in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; can go well Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €11,573

Striking (FR) 1 flat win €5,900.00

7/4Fav HR64 S. Foley 10.1 18L 12th of 19 to Red Vermillion 8.11 NAV 13 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 5f Sft

5/4Fav HR53 S. Foley 9.4 won 1 1/2L 2L from Elle Dorado Rock 9.1 and Red Vermillion 8.9 GOW 19 APR 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 5f

160yds Yld 3min 17.5sec

80/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 3 3/4L 2nd to Golf Marin (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR 21rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

Owned by: John T Bonner & Robert Byers

g Bay by Thewayyouare - Balting Lass (Orpen)

Colours: PURPLE, red chevron, purple cap

Bred by: John Quigley

Owned by: Once In A Lifetime Syndicate

g Grey by Markaz - Bacheliere (Include) Colours: ORANGE, black stars, black sleeves, black cap, orange stars

Bred by: Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

Owned by: Gerard J O’Neill

g Brown by Califet - Omas Lady (Be My Native)

Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow stars, dark blue sleeves, yellow star on cap

Bred by: Gerry Carroll P J Rothwell WICKLOW 6500

RACING POST VERDICT Well held in bumpers and maiden hurdles, so will be of more interest in handicaps Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €370

That’s About Right

150/1 C. Owens 11.0 24L 12th of 15fn, 19rn to Top Speed 11.4 DRYL 1 MAY mdn hdl 2m 180yds Yld

200/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.4 13th of 16fn, 18rn to Feu Du Bresil (FR) 11.0 CLON 6 APR mdn hdl 2m 121yds Hvy

125/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.0 39L last of 5 to Teuchters Glory 11.7 LIM 12 MAR Bumper 2m Sft

14

The

Peckhampouncer (Ire)

20 TStrap, 6 11-12

Owned by: Damian Lavelle & D Broad & Patrick Lavelle & Sean Lavelle g Bay by Cappella Sansevero - Monivea (Fasliyev) Colours: RED, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamond Bred by: Annemarie Lyons D Broad MEATH 0438-80

RACING POST VERDICT Dual sprint winner appeared to stay 1m2f at Dundalk but makes little appeal hurdling Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 37 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €27,238 The

15

Owned by: S & S Partnership

f Bay by Power - Neuf des Coeurs (Champs Elysees) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue braces, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star Bred by: Rose Jones Paul Stafford DUBLIN 80-

RACING POST VERDICT Some promise on the first of two bumper starts last year; can only be watched Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 2 runs

Dugort Bay

25/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.0 55L last of 10 to Quaresome 11.0 ROS 26 SEP 22 Bumper 1m 7f 78yds Gd 40/1 Mr B.W. Harvey 10.7 25L 8th of 11 to Idol (FR) 10.9 ROS 2 AUG 22 Bumper 2m 30yds Sft

16

Shane O’Callaghan (7)

Mille Miglia (GB) 44 CPiece, 5 11-05

Owned by: James Murdoch

f Bay by Pride Of Dubai - Millestan (Invincible Spirit)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, royal blue diamond

Bred by: Bugley Stud (Millestan) Partnership

C A McBratney DOWN 731-360

RACING POST VERDICT Three-time Flat winner didn’t jump well when tailed-off on hurdling debut Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €23,633

Mille Miglia (GB) 3 flat wins €13,476.10

200/1 C.P. McNamara 11.5 (TS) last of 21 to Golf Marin (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR mdn hdl 2m Yld

John Fahy 9.12 (CP) 3L 6th of 12 to Buxted Too (GB) 9.7 KEMPTON PARK 19 JAN hcp (56-75)1m 3f 219yds AWT

John Fahy 9.10 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Aiming High (GB) 9.9 SOUTHWELL 1 JAN 10rn hcp (56-75)1m 3f 23yds Std

Carl Millar (7)

17

The Punchestown’s Fittest Club Sunday

June 11th Maiden Hurdle (DIV I)

Ar Aghaidh (Ire) 43

Owned by: R Cavanagh

f Bay by Ocovango - Miss Coley (Milan)

Colours: MAROON, light blue chevron & armlet, maroon cap, light blue diamond

6 11-05

Bred by: Richard Cavanagh Hugh Paul Finegan MEATH 54

RACING POST VERDICT Mild promise in two points’ but will have to improve plenty on rules debut; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Ar Aghaidh

(PtoP) 13/2 T P Roche 19L 4th to Rosevale LOUGHANMORE 10-APR-23 12r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

18

Glas Acres (Ire) 37

Owned by: Donal A Hayes

g Bay by Libertarian - Hunters of Acres (Touch of Land)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, quartered cap

5 11-12

Bred by: Donal A Hayes Frank John Hayes TIPPERARY fupp

RACING POST VERDICT Little sign of ability in points’ and passed over; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Glas Acres

(PtoP) 8/1 A T Feeney p.u. in race won by Red Hugh STRADBALLY 16-APR-23 14r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

(PtoP) 8/1 A T Feeney p.u. in race won by Flemensface KNOCKANOHILL 12-MAR-23 12r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

(PtoP) 10/1 A T Feeney u.r. in race won by Intrepide Sivola (FR) LISRONAGH 26-FEB-23 15r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

19 Mikita (Ire) 18

Owned by: Michael Meegan & Ita Lyons

f Bay by Clovis du Berlais - Definitely Glad (Definite Article)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow hoop, halved sleeves, quartered cap

TStrap, 5 11-05

2509-09

Bred by: Mrs O Hegarty Matthew J Smith MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT Some promise in bumpers but well beaten in two maiden hurdles; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned

73L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to Ossifer

100/1 J.B. Foley 11.7 (TS) last of 12fn, 14rn to Troubled Times

28/1 Mr J. Smith 10.12 (H) (TS) 13L 9th of 11 to Royal Creek

CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5, 6, 7, 14, 19 CPiece ON No. 16

BETTING FORECAST 1-2 Horantzau D’airy, 6 Humanitarian, 8 Foxfire Glow, Striking, 14 Lahinch Three, 22 Electric Eddy, My Kurkum, Talk Of The Town, 25 Fox Leicester, 28 Dalvey, 50 Temptation Time, 66 Dugort Bay, Mille Miglia, That’s About Right, The Peckhampouncer, 100 Alkajack

RACE 3 PREDICTOR

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

RACE VERDICT

Placed in valuable handicap hurdles at Fairyhouse and Punchestown recently, HORANTZAU D’AIRY should win this. Striking, Foxfire Glow and Humanitarian have the ability to run well. [Tyrone Molloy]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: HORANTZAU D’AIRY

Next Best: Foxfire Glow

SELECTION: HORANTZAU D’AIRY

3.15pm RACE 4

Trifecta

Placepot

The Punchestown’s Fittest Club Sunday June 11th Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (DIV II)

Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

Rachael Blackmore

Declared 19

1 Colonel Bellew (Ire) 512

Owned by: Bellew Farm Syndicate

g Grey by Kingston Hill - Sarella Loren (Theatrical)

Distance 1m7f180y

6 11-12

Colours: ORANGE & BLACK STRIPES, black stars on sleeves, orange cap, black stars

Bred by: J Connolly & P Henley Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 6p/-

RACING POST VERDICT Twice disappointed in bumpers in 2021, though had an excuse on debut; needs a market check Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €101

Colonel Bellew

8/1 Mr T. Hamilton 12.2 p.u. in race won by An Forghas 11.9 LIM 27 DEC 21 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy

11/4 Mr T. Hamilton 12.2 73L 6th of 9 to Gringo D’aubrelle (FR) 12.2 NAV 7 NOV 21 Bumper 2m Gd

2 En Or (Fr) 7 TStrap, 5 11-12

Owned by: John Hartnett & Aidan J Connolly

g Bay by Dariyan - Decize (Kentucky Dynamite)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop, hooped sleeves, check cap

Peter Carberry

Bred by: E U R L Freddy Head A J Martin MEATH 10400-4

RACING POST VERDICT Ran a fine race in a Sligo handicap on debut for this yard; considered on hurdles debut Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €47,554

3

Owned by: Michael & Joan Toomey

g Grey by Mahler - Harvard Girl (Westerner)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sash, white armlet, striped cap Bred

Mr H McDaid

4 I See You Now (GB) 24

Owned by: You Know It All Now Syndicate

g Bay by Telescope - Tiger Line (Kayf Tara)

6 11-12

Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap Bred by: Mrs S C Welch D M Christie FERMANAGH 3p-214p

RACING POST VERDICT Winner of 1-6 in points’ and will have to improve plenty for rules debut Probable SP: 25/1

I See You Now (GB)

(PtoP) 6/1 B Finn p.u. in race won by Annaghbeg MOIRA 29-APR-23 11r4f Wnr of Two 3m Yld

(PtoP) 11/4 A Harvey 30L 4th to Pour Me A Double TATTERSALLS 16-APR-23 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Yld

(PtoP) 5/4FF B O’Neill won nk 14L from Shaffrey’s Hill and Boston Dancer (GB) CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 02-APR-23 7r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

5 Kalsman (Ire) 22 5 11-12

Owned by: William Anderson

g Brown by Kalanisi - South Circle (Desert King)

Colours: GREY, maroon chevron, maroon armlet, quartered cap

Thomas Reilly (7)

989-00f

Bred by: Terryhoogan Bloodstock Breeding

RACING POST VERDICT Well-held on all rules starts and passed over Probable SP: 200/1

by

Liam Lennon DOWN

6

Liam McKenna (5)

Kilkee Royal (Ire) 22 5 11-12

Owned by: P Blake

g Bay by Vendangeur - Novacella (Beyssac)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, check cap

Bred by: Cleaboy Stud Jamie Albert Sloan ANTRIM 2f30

RACING POST VERDICT Didn’t run badly in a Down Royal hurdle on rules debut; has to improve plenty Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 1 runs

Kilkee Royal

33/1 Shane Fenelon 11.0 24L 10th of 15fn, 19rn to Top Speed 11.4 DRYL 1 MAY mdn hdl 2m 180yds Yld

(PtoP) 4/1 B Lawless 18L 3rd to Neo King (FR) PORTRUSH 25-MAR-23 11r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

(PtoP) 4/1 B Lawless fell in race won by Annaghbeg KIRKISTOWN 11-MAR-23 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

7

Richard Condon (5)

Knock Flyer (Ire) 33

Owned by: Patrick Abbey

g Bay by Lilbourne Lad - Clinging Vine (Fusaichi Pegasus)

Colours: RED, light green sleeves, check cap

TStrap,

8 11-12

Bred by: Ms E O’Neill D J Barry KILDARE 66990-0

RACING POST VERDICT Poor Flat sort was well beaten on hurdles debut and can’t be fancied Probable SP: 200/1

Career record 28 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €3,779

Knock Flyer

250/1 R.J. Condon 11.7 52L 12th of 13 to Wasthatok (GB) 11.12 KILB 20 APR mdn hdl 1m 7f Gd/Yld

25/1 HR40 S. Foley 8.12 (CP) (TS) 22L 15th of 16 to Firstman (FR) 10.2 BELW 29 SEP 22 hcp (47-65)1m 3f 211yds Gd/Yld

50/1 HR41 Siobhan Rutledge 8.8 (TS) 21L 9th of 14 to The Truant 9.7 SLGO 3 AUG 22 hcp (47-65)1m 4f 210yds Sft

8

Darragh O’Keeffe

Napper Tandy (GB)

Owned by: R Stokes

g Bay by Mukhadram - Diktalina (Diktat)

12

5 11-12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Tony Anderson & Tim Wixted Matthew J Smith MEATH 43372-2

RACING POST VERDICT Second in a Clonmel maiden hurdle on recent stable debut; should have improved from that Probable SP: 7/2

Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €31,804

Napper Tandy (GB) 2 flat wins €8,156.80

28/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Evesham Road 10.13 CLON 11 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 25yds Sft

D. Jacob 11.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Bad Company (GB) 11.13 EPSOM DOWNS 8 SEP 22 12rn hcp (66-85)1m 4f 6yds Hvy

David Probert 9.7 13L 7th of 8 to Strawberri (GB) 9.6 KEMPTON PARK 3 AUG 22 hcp (66-85)1m 3f 219yds AWT

9 Rockview Roman (Ire) 6 7 11-12

Ben Harvey (5)

Owned by: Matthew Rogers g Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Veneration (Dalakhani) Colours: ORANGE & BLACK DIABOLO, halved sleeves, black star on cap Bred by: Louis & Joan Walshe John C McConnell MEATH 39-0010

RACING POST VERDICT Showed some ability on second hurdling start and is capable of running a decent race Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 28 runs, 3 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €24,749 Rockview Roman 3 flat wins €18,015.00

10

Sign From Above (Ire)

Owned by: Ms Bernadette Leigh g Bay by Sea The Stars - Martine’s Spirit (Invincible Spirit)

Colours: PINK, royal blue stars, pink sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Nuala Lynch Peter Fahey KILDARE 9164-63

RACING POST VERDICT Was 3/4l behind The Mediator at Down Royal last time; shouldn’t be much between them today Probable SP: 3/1

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €7,787 Sign From Above 1 flat win €5,900.00

Shane Fitzgerald (3)

11

Some Bro (Ire) 15

Owned by: Mrs B Cunningham

g Bay by Sageburg - Some Sister (Dr Massini)

Colours: BLACK & PINK DIAMONDS, black sleeves, pink cap, black diamond

5 11-12

Bred by: Mrs Brenda Cunningham B R Hamilton DOWN f

RACING POST VERDICT Fell on recent point’ debut and will likely improve for this rules bow Probable SP: 66/1

Some Bro (PtoP) 9/1 A Harvey fell in race won by Davidoc (FR) TOOMEBRIDGE 08-MAY-23 11r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

12

Keith Donoghue

The Mediator (Ire) 22

6 11-12

Owned by: Mrs Caren Walsh & John F Doyle & Dee L’Estrange & Grant Leon

g Brown by Maxios - All About Love (Winged Love)

Colours: PINK, maroon star, striped cap

Bred by: The Loving Partnership Gordon Elliott MEATH 1-325-2

RACING POST VERDICT Runner-up at Down Royal last time, just in front of Sign From Above; make a bold bid today Probable SP: 9/4

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €13,126

The

009

Owned by: Neil Gault g Bay/Brown by Conduit - Isabellareine (Goofalik)

Colours: WHITE, black sash, yellow cap, black star Bred by: D Adams

RACING POST VERDICT Little sign of ability in three starts and passed over Probable SP: 200/1

Owned by: James Nash

g Bay by Green Moon - Anseo Agus Ansuid (Hawk Wing)

Colours: WHITE, dark green star, dark green stars on sleeves, dark green cap

Bred by: Mr James Nash Ms M Flynn WATERFORD 6548-4f

RACING POST VERDICT Fourth in a Wexford maiden hurdle but has to bounce back from a Kilbeggan fall Probable SP: 20/1

15

316050

Turf Range (Ire) 16

Owned by: D A Mulligan

g Bay by Canford Cliffs - Petit Chou (Captain Rio)

Colours: GREY & PINK DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, pink cap

Bred by: Martin Mulligan

7 11-12

RACING POST VERDICT Four-time Dundalk winner was well beaten in two previous hurdle starts and is passed over Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 32 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €31,455

16

James O’Sullivan (5)

Valiant Star (Ire) 23

Owned by: William Jones & Ronan Walsh

g Bay by Hillstar - Val di Cecina (Shahrastani)

Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, red sleeves, red cap, royal blue diamonds

6 11-12

J Rothwell WICKLOW u3

Bred by: Martin J O’Keeffe

RACING POST VERDICT Third in a Dromahane maiden point’ recently but will have to find plenty of improvement Probable SP: 50/1

The Punchestown’s Fittest Club Sunday

June 11th Maiden Hurdle (DIV II)

Owned by: Mrs Fidelma Toole

g Chesnut by Imperial Monarch - Mna Na Heirean (Daylami)

Colours: BEIGE, dark blue seams, dark blue cap, beige star

Bred by: Deirdre A Connolly Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT Unsold for 7,500euros as a 3yo; best watched; reserve Probable SP:

Owned by: Tara Mile Partnership

f Bay by Fame And Glory - Teffia Rose (Old Vic)

Colours: YELLOW, red sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, red stars

Bred by: Louis G Vambeck Mrs Prunella Dobbs WICKLOW p-08

RACING

Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and will be of more interest in handicaps; reserve

Owned by: Richard

f Chesnut by Dragon Pulse - Placere (Noverre)

Colours: PURPLE, pink seams, purple cap

Bred by: Richard Brabazon Richard Brabazon KILDARE -00528-

RACING POST VERDICT Maiden is rated 54 on the Flat and is of limited appeal on hurdling debut; reserve Probable

ON No. 2, 7

BETTING FORECAST 9-4 The Mediator, 3 Sign From Above, 7-2 Extrapolation, Napper Tandy, 14 Colonel Bellew, En Or, 16 Rockview Roman, 20 Toor Moon, 25 I See You Now, 33 Kilkee Royal, 50 Valiant Star, 66 Some Bro, 100 Turf Range, 200 others

RACE 4 PREDICTOR

Predictor

SELECTION: EXTRAPOLATION

RACE VERDICT

With improvement likely from his Down Royal runner-up effort, THE MEDIATOR should confirm form with third-placed that day, Sign From Above, and take this. Napper Tandy ran a stormer on hurdling debut for his new yard and is a player, as is recent impressive Downpatrick bumper winner Extrapolation

[Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: THE MEDIATOR

Next Best: Sign From Above

The

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.)

The Summer In Town Family Ticket For E25 On The Day Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (80-102) (DIV I)

Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €5,900 Second €2,000 Third €1,000 Fourth €500 Fifth €300 Sixth €200 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102. Declared 19

1

Owned by: M G Kelly

g Bay by Vale of York - Imagine It All (In The Wings)

Colours: BLACK, red stars, black sleeves, red & black quartered cap

Bred by: Gerard Mulligan Adrian Murray WESTMEATH 2517-78

RACING POST VERDICT Fair mark based on last summer’s win; below that level since returning from a break. Probable

2

33f4-77

Ms

by Fairly Ransom - Brownies Haven (Bob Back) Colours: BLACK & RED DIABOLO, red stars on sleeves, red star on cap

g

Walsh

RACING POST VERDICT Well held in both runs since returning from a break and the hood needs to give him a lift. Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €10,455

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3

Skip Mahler (Ire) 21

Owned by: Bolingbrokemolonysutton&IRC Syndicate

g Bay by Mahler - Howards Babe (Great Palm) Colours: DARK BLUE & PURPLE STRIPES, hooped cap

Bred by: Philip & Thomas Molony

Only his second run in a handicap when no match for a well-treated winner at Ballinrobe.

4

Philip Donovan (5)

6 11-08

Stansfield (Ire) 22 D1 CPiece, 9 11-08

Owned by: Miss K McNeilly

g Bay by Thousand Words - Pandalute (Indian Danehill)

Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on sleeves, red cap, black star

Bred by: Old Meadow Stud Paul Traynor ANTRIM 2-4p4p5

RACING POST VERDICT No worse for cheekpieces when under 5l away at Down Royal; each-way claims. Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 27 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 3 % Prize-money earned €24,705

Stansfield 1 N.H. win €10,915.00 -- Handicap Rating 95

28/1 HR95 J.P. Shinnick 11.7 (CP) 4 3/4L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to I Don’t Get It 11.6 DRYL 1 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 180yds Yld

50/1 HR114 Miss A. McGuinness 10.3 p.u. in race won by Gain De Cause (FR) 10.0 FAIR 8 APR 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 150yds Sft (PtoP) 10/1 C Abernethy 20L 4th to Bold Enough KIRKISTOWN 11-MAR-23 5r Open 3m Yld

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Jody McGarvey

Fireworks (Fr) 54

Owned by: Paul M Mullins

g Bay by Kingman - Miss Plimsoll (Arch)

CPiece, 5 11-07

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHECK, emerald green sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Ecurie des Monceaux John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW 1750-00

RACING POST VERDICT Poor so far over hurdles but in the mud and his decent Flat form came on good or faster. Probable SP: 7/1

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Owned by: Let’s Go Again Syndicate

f Bay by Westerner - Crowning Virtue (Jimble)

Sean Flanagan

Colours: DARK GREEN, white disc, dark blue sleeves, yellow spots, dark blue cap, yellow spots

Bred by: David Russell Paul Tobin WATERFORD -3628-9

RACING POST VERDICT Has threatened to win a handicap but that was over 2m7f, so this trip is a worry. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,925 Twoplustwo Equals -- Handicap Rating 94

Owned by: S Michael Millar

by Slade Power - Coumlara (High Chaparral) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red hoop, red sleeves & cap

poor and he’s now 0-25; entered on Monday.

Carlton Gardens (GB) 11

Owned by: Ever Optimistic Syndicate

g Chesnut by Sea The Stars - Raskutani (Dansili)

Colours: PINK & DARK BLUE CHECK

4 11-06

Bred by: Wellsummers Farm Gavin Cromwell MEATH 0-00898

RACING POST VERDICT Not shown enough in two handicap hurdles to make the shortlist on this occasion. Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €190 Carlton Gardens (GB) -- Handicap Rating 99

100/1 HR101 C.D. Maxwell 11.0 19L 8th of 14 to Royal Eagle 11.6 KILB 12 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld

40/1 HR102 K.E Buckley 10.10 33L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to I Don’t Get It 10.0 DWNP 2 APR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 165yds Sft

125/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 22L 8th of 13 to Snapius 11.7 CK 23 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy

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Phillip Enright

Presenting Lad (Ire) 21 D1 TStrap, 7 11-06

Owned by: Presenting The Lads Syndicate

g Bay by Califet - Painted Lady (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow cross sashes & sleeves, yellow spots on cap Bred by: Godfrey Moylan Mark Michael McNiff SLIGO 3608u-p

RACING POST VERDICT Always behind before pulling up on his return from a break at Ballinrobe. Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 25 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €12,882 Presenting Lad 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

16rn to Well Funded 10.8 LIST 19 SEP 22 hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd

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Liam McKenna (5)

Breezy Bell (GER) 79

Owned by: Edward Cawley

D2

TStrap, 8 11-05

f Brown by Soldier Hollow - Breezy Hawk (Hawk Wing) Colours: YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

Bred by: Frau I u D Meinke Edward Cawley MEATH 97700-0

RACING POST VERDICT She doesn’t arrive here in the best of form and others appeal more. Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 37 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €34,082

Breezy Bell (GER) 2 flat wins €7,700.00 2 N.H. wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 92 40/1 HR95 J.C. Gainford 10.9 (TS) 27L 13th of 15 to Gaoth Chuil 11.2

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Rachael Blackmore

Mater Matuta (Ire) 201 D2 C,T, 7 11-05

Owned by: David Jordan

f Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Morning Bell (Monsun)

Colours: YELLOW, light blue triple diamond, light blue diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap, light blue diamonds Bred by: Godolphin E D Delany MEATH 451328-

back from a break here, Rachel Blackmore is booked; very capable off this mark. Probable SP: 7/1

Good Bye Milan (Ire)

Owned by: J Braddish

f Bay by Milan - Knocknabrogue (Afzal) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light blue chevron, light blue chevrons on sleeves, light blue star on cap

by: Mr J Braddish

Maxios Show (Ire)

Owned by: Glenside Syndicate

g Bay by Maxios - Monaco Show (Kheleyf) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, yellow & royal blue quartered cap

RACING POST VERDICT Outclassed

Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Gary McGill DERRY

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last time but was uncompetitive in his two handicaps prior to that.

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Alphonse Le Grande (Ire) 89

Owned by: Bet Small Win Big Syndicate

g Bay by Sea The Stars - Dolce Strega (Zoffany)

Colours: YELLOW & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white stars on cap

4 11-00

Bred by: Renzo Forni A J Martin MEATH 4010-06

RACING POST VERDICT Dual AW winner; latest hurdle run (beaten 5l) caught the eye of the stewards. Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €15,301

Alphonse Le Grande 2 flat wins €8,933.70 -- Handicap Rating 93

14/1 HR92 Ms S. Whittle 10.3 4 3/4L 6th of 18 to Port Rashid 11.0 THU 23 FEB hcp hdl (80-102)2m 70yds Gd

250/1 B.J. Cooper 11.7 35L 13th of 18fn, 21rn to Metamorpheus 11.0 here 16 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

150/1 P.J. Carberry 11.0 32L 19th of 20 to Sir Allen (GB) 10.7 here 31 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft/Hvy

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Ben Harvey (5)

Crafty Gael (Ire) 54 CPiece, 4 10-12

Owned by: Patrick Anthony Burke

g Bay by Mastercraftsman - Brazilian Samba (Sadler’s Wells)

Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow chevron, striped sleeves & cap

Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE 800-626

RACING POST VERDICT Getting back on drier ground and in first-time cheekpieces should benefit. Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places

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Lodge Prince (Ire) 156

Owned by: William & James Ryan Partnership

g Bay by Gatewood - Lodge Princess (Dr Massini)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange chevron & sleeves, orange star on cap

6 10-13

Bred by: Martin J Keane P F O’Donnell LIMERICK 580ppp-

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; some promise in one of his maidens but comes here after rotten efforts in points. Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €237

Lodge Prince -- Handicap Rating 86

(PtoP) 8/1 P W Gleeson p.u. in race won by Twoconduit BOULTA 18-DEC-22 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

(PtoP) 8/1 Ms M O’Sullivan p.u. in race won by Getoverthathill MOIG SOUTH 27-NOV-22 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

(PtoP) 5/1 Ms M O’Sullivan p.u. in race won by Mylesfromwicklow KINSALE (2) 30-OCT-22 9r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

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Ricky Langford (Ire) 78 D1 CPiece, 9 10-13

Owned by: Kings Horses Syndicate g Bay by Alkaadhem - Presenting Lucy (Presenting) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds on sleeves, royal blue diamond on cap

Bred by: Mrs Joan Rothwell P J Rothwell WICKLOW 0-90006

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; on a fair mark and won over fences in October; latest effort okay. Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 42 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €40,514

Ricky Langford 4 N.H. wins €25,665.00 -- Handicap Rating 86

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19 Atlantic Wonder (Ire) 22

Owned by: Matthew James Commins g Bay by Atlantic Waves - Seven Wonders (With Approval) Colours: WHITE, maroon chevron & sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Matthew James Commins A

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; could do with settling better but he’s hinted at winning potential. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs

6 10-12

?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Call Me Dolly, 2nd Good World, 3rd Union Park

TRAINER Gavin Cromwell WEIGHT 11-8 TIME 4m 6.50 secs GOING yld-sft

BETTING FORECAST 4 Alphonse Le Grande, 6 Skip Mahler, 7 Crafty Gael, Fireworks, Mater Matuta, 10 Good Bye Milan, Stansfield, 12 Indulging, 14 Twoplustwo Equals, 16 Our Bobby, 20 Breagagh, Presenting Lad, 25 Breezy Bell, Carlton Gardens, Vale Of Glory, 33 Maxios Show

RACE 5 PREDICTOR

RACE VERDICT

The interesting one is FIREWORKS. He’s been getting stuck in the mud over hurdles but all his useful Flat form was on good or faster ground and he could be seen in a very different light this time if his jumping stands the test. Alphonse Le Grande caught the attention of the stewards last time and is up to winning races off his mark. Skip Mahler ran well last time behind a well-treated winner.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FIREWORKS

Next Best: Skip Mahler

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SELECTION: SKIP MAHLER

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Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €5,900 Second €2,000 Third €1,000 Fourth €500 Fifth €300 Sixth €200 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102.

Declared 19

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The Toothpicker (Ire) 43

Owned by: Toothpicker Syndicate

g Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Queen of Dubai (Dubai Destination)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white epaulettes & sleeves, white spots on cap

6 12-00

Bred by: Mr Mark Landers John C McConnell MEATH -6526-0

RACING POST VERDICT Could strip fitter for his return to action at Cork when finishing in midfield. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,689

The Toothpicker -- Handicap Rating 101

4/1Fav HR102 M.M. McDonagh 11.7 (H) 16L 6th of 18fn, 23rn to Sparkling Stars (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 FEB 22 hcp hdl (80-109)1m 7f 131yds Sft 8/1 HR98 S. Fitzgerald 11.5 (H) (TS) 1L 2nd to Uncle Gerhard 10.12 GOW 27 JAN 22 20rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft

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Mac’s

Xpress (Ire) 5 CPiece, 5 11-13

Owned by: Flyers Syndicate

g Chesnut by Mount Nelson - Snob’s Supreme (Supreme Leader)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star & sleeves, dark blue cap, light blue star

Bred by: Reamonn & Shauna Rice Mrs John Harrington KILDARE f076-0f

RACING POST VERDICT He was disputing second when falling late on at Tipperary last week. Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €190

Mac’s Xpress -- Handicap Rating 100

16/1 HR100 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (CP) fell in race won by Fiveonefive 12.0 TIPP 18 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld

HR102 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 46L last of 11fn, 13rn to Pidoyne 10.12 TRAM 17 APR hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft

C.D Smithers 11.1

3 Star Official (Ire) 13 5 11-13

Owned by: Donal Doyle & R Donohoe

g Bay by Dawn Approach - Pechora (Sea The Stars) Colours: DARK GREEN, royal blue diamond, white cap

Bred by: Highfield Stud Ltd R

RACING POST VERDICT Flat winner; uncompetitive in maiden hurdles but handicaps should be more like it. Probable

4 Toms Courage (Ire)

Owned by: Martin J McNamara

89 D2 Hood, 9 11-13

g Bay by Dubai Destination - La Bella Notte (Galileo)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large yellow spots, white & royal blue hooped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow spots

Bred by: Martin Mcnamara John M Burke TIPPERARY 3667u-0

RACING POST VERDICT More than two years since the last of his two wins; beaten 10l three months ago. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 33 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €22,282

Toms Courage 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 100

9/1 HR102 Miss E. Cody 11.7 (H) 10L 11th of 18 to Port Rashid 11.0

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Mutadaawel (Ire) 437 8 11-10

Owned by: Camillus Slevin

g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Elshabakiya (Diktat)

Colours: WHITE & RED CHEVRONS, striped cap

Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Nigel Thomas Slevin MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT Last seen finishing a 5l third on heavy ground at Navan in March 2022. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €37,496 Mutadaawel 3

Sean O’Keeffe

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Kieren Buckley (3)

Action Station (Ire) 227 7 11-08

Owned by: M Ross

g Chesnut by Valirann - Manuels Sister (Lend A Hand)

Colours: MAROON & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow diamond

40-899-

Bred by: Ronnie O’Neill Mrs Prunella Dobbs WICKLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Failed to raise his low-key profile when 50-1 for handicap debut in October; much to prove Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €484

Action Station -- Handicap Rating 95

50/1 HR100 S.D. Torrens 11.0 32L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Doyenna 10.11 FAIR 8 OCT 22 hcp hdl (80-116)2m Gd

33/1 K.E Buckley 11.7 39L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Nonbinding 11.12 NAV 17 SEP 22 mdn hdl 1m 7f 170yds Gd/Yld

40/1 K.E Buckley 10.13 43L 8th of 14 to Quel Reve 11.5 KILB 19 AUG 22 mdn hdl 2m Gd

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P J O’Hanlon (5)

Future Proof (Ire)

5 D1 CPiece, 8 11-08

Owned by: Carol Hogan & Eric Newnham g Bay by Dream Ahead - Moraga (Acclamation)

Colours: DARK GREEN, royal blue chevron, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Bred by: Claudio Marzocco & Thierry Lacoste P J Rothwell WICKLOW 000-038

RACING POST VERDICT Would have been behind Mac’s Xpress at Tipperary had the latter not fallen late on. Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 49 runs, 3 wins, 20 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €63,691

Future Proof 2 flat wins €13,908.00 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 -- Handicap Rating 95

28/1 HR95 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (CP) 16L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Fiveonefive 12.0 TIPP 18 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld

50/1 HR94 Melanie Horsman 10.13 (CP) 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Port Rashid 11.0 THU 23 FEB 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 70yds Gd

50/1 HR97 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.0 (CP) 52L 14th of 16fn, 18rn to Doyen Ta Win 10.0 NAAS 29 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 151yds Sft

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Darragh O’Keeffe

Light Parade (Ire)

43 D1

6 11-07

Owned by: Light Parade Syndicate f Bay by Leading Light - A Long Way (Gamut) Colours: RED, yellow stars, emerald green sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: P Connell W J Burke CORK 213-446

RACING POST VERDICT Has struggled with his new mark since winning at Thurles in November. Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,289

Light Parade 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 94

8/1 HR94 C.J. Orr 10.13 9 1/4L 6th of 20 to Skinnider 10.4 CK 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft

9 The Virginian (Ire) 180 TStrap, 7 11-06

Owned by: Padraig Roche

g Chesnut by Strong Mandate - Amusing Plan (Pleasantly Perfect) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap Bred by: Oghill House Stud Ltd & J Burke Padraig Roche KILDARE 400000RACING POST VERDICT Has hinted at winning potential as a jumper and this ground should be up his street. Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €10,395

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-- Handicap Rating 93

Lucy Van Pelt (Ire) 28

CD1

Owned by: McCann & Woods Partnership

f Bay by Getaway - Howaboutthis (Oscar)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star & sleeves, emerald green cap

8 11-05

Bred by: Edmond Coleman Peter Maher KILDARE 51053-0

RACING POST VERDICT Being 10lb higher than for last May’s C&D success may anchor her once more. Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €8,671

Lucy Van Pelt 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 C -- Handicap Rating 92

Serpolette (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs Diane Flanagan & Mrs Lisa Delany

f Bay by Dylan Thomas - Cordially (Galileo) Colours: BLACK, yellow spots, black sleeves, yellow spots on cap Bred by: E D Delany

VERDICT A winner off this mark and getting back on good ground will help her enormously.

Owned by: J A Moran

Bay by Sageburg - Forgot To Dance (Bishop of Cashel) Colours: YELLOW & GREY HOOPS, yellow sleeves, hooped cap

by: J Moran

RACING POST VERDICT Defied a similar mark last year but his last four runs were bitterly disappointing. Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €5,978 Tincurra

-- Handicap Rating 89

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Movie King (Ire) 221

Owned by: Yellow Sticker Syndicate

g Chesnut by Animal Kingdom - Entertaining (Songandaprayer)

Colours: YELLOW, white cap

11-01

Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud A J Martin MEATH 092083RACING POST VERDICT Might be better for a break and he did go close at Kilbeggan last August (2m, good). Probable SP: 14/1

4 % Prize-money earned €14,214

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Princess Sophia (Ire) 236

Owned by: Real Dirty Dozen Syndicate

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Philip Byrnes (5)

6 11-00

f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Brooklyn Babe (Robin des Champs) Colours: YELLOW, maroon diamond, dark blue sleeves, yellow & dark blue hooped cap Bred by: Raymond McDonnell Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

for new yard here with hood tried. Probable SP:

Redwood Queen (Ire)

Owned by: Cathal Byrnes

f Bay by Mahler - Blackberry Lass (King’s Theatre)

213

Colours: DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap

6 11-00

Bred by: Clare A Kehoe C Byrnes LIMERICK 8921u9-

RACING POST VERDICT Cartmel winner last July; interesting to see what Charles Byrnes can do with her. Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €8,162

Redwood Queen 1 N.H. win €6,418.50 -- Handicap Rating 87

D. Jacob 11.4 71L last of 9 to Melburnian (FR) 11.7 KELSO 22 OCT 22 hcp hdl (0-110)2m 51yds Gd /Sft

Mr Peter Jay Kavanagh 11.3 u.r. in race won by Into The Sunset 10.13

D. Jacob 10.12 won nk 3 1/4L from Simply Red (GB) 10.1 and Calliope (GB) 10.2

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Sean Flanagan

Shana Cloon (Ire) 39 4 10-10

Owned by: T P Ward

f Bay by Shirocco - Booley Bay (Gulland)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey epaulettes, quartered cap

Bred by: Mr D O’Connor Gavin Cromwell MEATH 000

RACING POST VERDICT Handicap debutante and she earned this low a mark on testing ground. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 3 runs Shana

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Conor McNamara

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Mad For The Craic (GB) 72

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Telescope - Reverse Swing (Charmer)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Bred by: Grace & Samuel Hockenhull

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; 66-1 when tailed off on his handicap debut; first run on goodish ground now. Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 4 runs

Mad For The Craic (GB) -- Handicap Rating 87

Owned by: Anthony Mullins

g Chesnut by Raven’s Pass - Atlanteia (Duke of Marmalade) Colours: PURPLE, pink & purple striped cap Bred by: Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; poor so far including his handicap debut; may approve of this drier ground. Probable

Career record 4 runs

Small Money -- Handicap Rating 85 28/1

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Flashthelights (Ire) 22 D1

Owned by: Red Ned’s Racing Club

g Bay by Leading Light - Kilbarry Cliche (Classic Cliche) Colours: ORANGE, black spots, white sleeves & cap Bred by: Con O’Keeffe

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; has a win to his name and wasn’t beaten too far at Down Royal latest. Probable SP: No Odds Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €7,402

LAST YEAR 1st Call Me Dolly, 2nd Good World, 3rd Union Park

TRAINER

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5 11-00

BETTING FORECAST 5 Mac’s Xpress, 10 Light Parade, Lucy Van Pelt, Star Official, 12 Redwood Queen, Serpolette, The Virginian, 14 Movie King, Shana Cloon, The Toothpicker, Toms Courage, 16 Future Proof, 20 Mutadaawel, Princess Sophia, Tincurra Lad, 50 Action Station

RACE 6 PREDICTOR

SELECTION: FUTURE PROOF

RACE VERDICT

Watch out for any confidence behind Shana Cloon, whose qualifying runs were on very different ground. SERPOLETTE was a winner off her current mark last year and she’ll be glad to see the back of testing conditions. Mac’s Xpress was in the process of showing improvement when falling last week and he should go well if none the worse for that experience.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SERPOLETTE

Next Best: Future Proof

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Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (80-95) (DIV I)

Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

Winner €5,900 Second €2,000 Third €1,000 Fourth €500 Fifth €300 Sixth €200 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. Declared 19

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Distance 2m3f80y

Loup De Tallane (Fr) 78 TStrap, 7 11-13

Owned by: D Field & Eddie Aylward

g Chesnut by Loup Breton - Tallane (Robin Des Champs)

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, dark blue hollow box, white sleeves, dark blue armlet, light green & dark blue striped cap Bred by: M Jean-Marc Deverchere & M Armand Goncalves Eoin Griffin KILKENNY pu145-0

RACING POST VERDICT Wexford winner in Oct and respectable afterwards; failed to stay 3m last time. Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €7,210

Loup De Tallane (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 94

2 Alpha Male (Fr)

Owned by: Jonny Adams g Bay by Poliglote - Arzuaga (Alflora)

Donagh Meyler

211-008

26 C2,D1 CPiece, 12 11-08

Colours: PINK, large white spots, white spots on sleeves, pink cap, white spots

Bred by: Mme M Campbell Andenaes & P Rey Peter Maher KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Remote eighth in the La Touche here last month and chasing is more his thing. Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €30,670 Alpha Male (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,730.00 C -- Handicap Rating 89 50/1

3 Costanuci (Ire) 37

Owned by: Kieran McHugh

f Bay by Doyen - Back In Town (Bob Back)

Colours: ORANGE, dark blue triple diamond, white cap

Jody McGarvey

6 11-08

Bred by: James Reeves John Queally WATERFORD 955-03p

RACING POST VERDICT Poor last time but had previously only just missed out on her handicap debut. Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,546

Costanuci -- Handicap Rating 89

100/30 HR89 J.S. McGarvey 11.8 p.u. in race won by Mighty Jeremy 11.9 TRAM 16 APR 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 70yds Sft 20/1 HR87 J.S. McGarvey 11.6 hd ns 3rd to Rochestown 11.1 here 22 FEB 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 100yds Yld 125/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 56L 12th of 22 to Diverge (GB) 11.12 here 30 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft

4 Hanoi Jane (Ire) 21

Owned by: Eightninetwelve Partnership

f Bay by Doyen - Miss Peacetime (Turtle Island)

Shane O’Callaghan (7)

TStrap, 6 11-08

Colours: DARK BLUE & LIGHT BLUE HALVED, white & black hooped sleeves, black & white qtd cap

T M Walsh KILDARE 0/-0453

Bred by: P O’Reilly

RACING POST VERDICT Could do with settling better but still finished third of 15 (2m5f) at Ballinrobe. Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 8 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €4,249

Hanoi Jane -- Handicap Rating 89

5 Belper (Ire) 36

Owned by: Paul Nolan

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Millys Gesture (Milan)

Colours: WHITE, light green star, orange cap

Sean O’Keeffe

5 11-06

Bred by: Gce Farm Ltd Paul Nolan WEXFORD

RACING POST VERDICT Failed to shine in maidens but needs a market check ahead of his handicap debut. Probable SP:

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Keith Donoghue

Owned by: L S M Syndicate

g Bay by Libertarian - Ali Tango (Tagula)

Colours: RED, black sash, black diamonds on cap

Bred by: Mrs T Gunn J P Dempsey KILDARE f20-f00

RACING POST VERDICT Found to be coughing after third handicap start at Limerick last time (tailed off). Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 6 runs

Quornofamonday -- Handicap Rating 87

7 Rewrite The Script (Ire) 121

Owned by: Failte Isteach Syndicate

g Bay by Mahler - Rever Up (Revoque) Colours: PURPLE, yellow stars, purple sleeves, white cap, yellow star

6 11-05

(7)

Bred by: Mr S Wafer Eugene M O’Sullivan CORK s5p7-79

RACING POST VERDICT May do better now handicapping but best trip remains open to debate. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 3 runs

Rewrite The Script -- Handicap Rating 86

100/1 E. Walsh 11.7 54L last of 9fn, 10rn to Belle The Lioness 11.3 THU 22 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 112yds Yld

50/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.7 52L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Walk In The Brise (GB) 11.5 CK 7 JAN mdn hdl 3m Sft

200/1 D. King 10.13 36L 7th of 15 to Maidenstreetprince 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

8 Roguey (Ire) 96

Owned by: Alo Malone & Aine Malone

g Chesnut by Golden Tornado - Pride of Ballard (Trans Island)

Colours: WHITE, orange hoop, emerald green sleeves & cap

Danny Mullins

8 11-05

Bred by: Alo Malone W J Lanigan LAOIS 909-p

RACING POST VERDICT Will need to hurdle better than when pulled up on his handicap debut at Clonmel. Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 4 runs

Roguey -- Handicap Rating 86

33/1 HR88 R.J. Condon 11.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Fiery Brown 11.9 CLON 16 FEB 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft

200/1 R.J. Condon 10.13 (CP) 47L 9th of 15 to Maidenstreetprince 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

250/1 R.J. Condon 11.7 (CP) 37L 17th of 20 to The Big Doyen(disq) 11.12 here 29 NOV 22 mdn hdl 2m 57yds Yld/Sft

9 Westernerona (Ire) 12 D1

Owned by: Together Again Syndicate

f Bay by Westerner - Gabrona (Oscar)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap

8 11-05

Simon Torrens

Bred by: Michael & Gerard Kehoe Garrett James Power KILKENNY 0854p-5

RACING POST VERDICT Fairly treated and her comeback run on ground too soft was encouraging. Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 23 runs, 1

5 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €11,839

-- Handicap Rating 86

10

Miss A McGuinness (7)

Kinnegad Lad (Ire) 111

Owned by: Stephen McConville

g Bay by Scorpion - Kinnegads Pride (Be My Native) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, red sleeves, white cap

CPiece,

7 11-02

Bred by: Christopher Maye Stephen McConville ARMAGH 0580-42

RACING POST VERDICT Last seen finishing second at Ayr in February but does seem to prefer softer ground. Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €8,508

Kinnegad Lad 1 N.H. win €3,822.30 -- Handicap Rating 83

Mr D. J. McConville 10.2 (CP) 3 1/2L 2nd to Shir I Dont Know 11.0 AYR 1 FEB 9rn hcp hdl (0-110)2m Sft

11

Darragh O’Keeffe

Robindevidastar (Ire) 54 C1 Blinkers, 8 11-02

Owned by: Mrs Philomena Shanahan

g Bay/Brown by Robin des Champs - Avida Star (Montjeu)

Colours: WHITE, maroon sash, maroon stars on sleeves, maroon cap

Bred by: Gt Bloodstock P J Rothwell WICKLOW 6620-00

RACING POST VERDICT No form since his second in November and blinkers look a cry for help. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €9,077 Robindevidastar 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C -- Handicap Rating 83

Stradbally Village (Ire)

Owned by: Santry Power Walsh Syndicate

f Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Cabin Fire (Supreme Leader) Colours: WHITE, red spots, halved sleeves, white cap Bred by: Miss Margaret Flynn Ms M Flynn

faith needed to make any case on her handicap debut.

Happy Dancing (Fr)

Owned by: Pinot Partnership

g Bay by Feel Like Dancing - Chakalaboumboum (Network)

Colours: PURPLE, pink triple diamond, red cap

6 11-00

6

Bred by: S C E A Ecurie Biraben, Mme Annie Biraben & Mme Celine Biraben Liz Doyle WEXFORD -p4p8-7

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 26l on his return from a year off and is not progressing. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €505

He Ain’t Heavy (Ire) 32

Owned by: C J Cronin

g Bay by Milan - Beech Lodge (Supreme Leader)

6 10-13

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, white sleeves, royal blue & yellow striped cap Bred by: James Neville Francis J Flood WICKLOW 090-0p8

RACING POST VERDICT No closer than 20l in his four handicaps (2m-3m) and clearly needs to step up. Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 7 runs

He Ain’t Heavy -- Handicap Rating 80

15

Shane Fenelon (7)

Mezyan (Fr) 341 CPiece, 8 10-13

Owned by: Paul M Mullins

g Bay by Al Kazeem - Tuna Papita (Henrythenavigator)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHECK, emerald green sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Al Shaqab Racing John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW 4p-2p4RACING POST VERDICT Longstanding maiden; hard to know what form he’ll be in on this belated return. Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 25 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €6,539 Mezyan (FR) -- Handicap Rating 80

16

Daniel King (5)

Nomadic Star (Ire) 96 CPiece, 8 10-13

Owned by: Paul M O’Loughlin

g Bay by Tagula - Dorn Dancer (Danehill Dancer)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, emerald green star

Bred by: A W Young L Young TIPPERARY 70550-f

RACING POST VERDICT Soon reverted to modest mode and was well held when falling last time out. Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 14 runs Prize-money earned €490

Nomadic Star -- Handicap Rating 80 40/1 HR80 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 (CP) fell in race won by Fiery Brown

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J J Slevin

She’s Commanche (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs Paul Murtagh & Adrian Murray

f Bay by Getaway - Miss Franklin (Orpen)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, royal blue hoop, hooped sleeves & cap

Bred by: Mr A Murray Adrian Murray WESTMEATH -4fp-9p

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; losing run goes back over two years and has shown little these past 12 months. Probable SP: No

West Is Best (Ire)

Owned by: Dr Kenneth Sinanan

Bay by Westerner - Rita’s Charm (Arctic Lord) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow diamond, yellow cap

by: Mr W J Lanigan

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; well held in a handicap chase on his return from a year out; opposable. Probable SP: No Odds

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Intersky Sunset (Ire) 168

Owned by: Miss K McNeilly

6 11-03

f Bay by Libertarian - All My Judges (Oscar) Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on sleeves, red cap, black star Bred by: Reid & Murphy Bloodstock Paul Traynor ANTRIM

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; winning pointer; not had much racing under rules and makes handicap debut. Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 5 runs

Intersky Sunset -- Handicap Rating 84

15, 16

ON No. 11, 17

LAST YEAR 1st Henry Sellers, 2nd Glen Robin, 3rd Dylan Oak

BETTING FORECAST 5 Hanoi Jane, Loup De Tallane, 13-2 Costanuci, 8 Belper, Westernerona, 10 Kinnegad Lad, 12 Mezyan, 14 Happy Dancing, Rewrite The Script, Robindevidastar, 16 Nomadic Star, 20 Alpha Male, He Ain’t Heavy, Quornofamonday, 33 Roguey, Stradbally Village

RACE 7 PREDICTOR

SELECTION: ROBINDEVIDASTAR

RACE VERDICT

Positives are decidedly thin on the ground. HANOI JANE could do with settling better but the ability is there to win a race of this nature and, if they go fast up front, that would benefit her enormously. Loup De Tallane should give his running after not getting home over 3m last time, while Costanuci is another for the shortlist.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: HANOI JANE

Next Best: Robindevidastar

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Winner €5,900 Second €2,000 Third €1,000 Fourth €500 Fifth €300 Sixth €200 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. Declared 19

1

28-5/-0

RACING

Owned by: T B Conroy

f Bay by Scorpion - Zara’s Victory (Old Vic)

Colours: BLACK, white chevron & sleeves, em. green & royal blue striped cap

Bred by: Tim Conroy Denis Gerard Hogan

VERDICT Making her handicap debut now but she ran very moderately after a spell on the sidelines. Probable SP:

2

Owned by: Derek Kierans

g Bay by Mahler - Missusan (King’s Ride)

Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars

Bred by: Railside Farm John C McConnell MEATH 0090-80

RACING POST VERDICT Conditions should be a positive for one who can take a keen hold; not dismissed. Probable SP: 7/1

3

038-0

Owned by: A W Young

f Bay/Brown by Mahler - Autumn Beauty (Darnay)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light green chevron, quartered cap

Bred by: A W Young L Young

RACING POST VERDICT Third in a maiden; could be some improvement lurking now into handicaps. Probable SP: 12/1

4

Darragh O’Keeffe

Banada Bridge (Ire)

Owned by: Oliver Leonard

f Bay by Shantou - Brookside (Exit To Nowhere)

79

TStrap, 6 11-07

Colours: EM GREEN & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow & em green hooped sleeves & cap

Bred by: Burgage Stud Mrs Denise Foster MEATH 427-002

RACING POST VERDICT Ten-race maiden but returned to form when chasing home a capable horse at Leopardstown. Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 10 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,375

5 Military Hill (Ire)

314

Owned by: R K Watson g Bay by Majestic Missile - Grateful Thanks (Bering)

Colours: BLUE, green slvs., black cap.

Conor McNamara

Bred

11-05

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Rachael

RACING

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g Bay by Intello - Mischief Making (Lemon Drop Kid)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black seams, striped sleeves, black star on cap

Bred by: Highclere Stud John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW ps0-7p-

7

Sean O’Keeffe

(CP) 12L 10th of 16 to Motion In Limine 11.5 DRYL 27 AUG 21 hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd

Ivoir Borget (Fr) 63 CPiece, 5 11-04

Owned by: Mrs Avril Doyle g Bay by Saddex - Kashima (Kadalko) Colours: GREY, red cross sashes, red cap, grey star

Bred by: Mme Olivia Goupil Liz Doyle WEXFORD 000p

RACING POST VERDICT Cheekpieces are tried on handicap debut and this will be his first time on this ground. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 4 runs

Ivoir Borget (FR) -- Handicap Rating 85

150/1 Sarah Kavanagh 10.1 p.u. in race won by Bal De Rio (FR) 10.3 CLON 21 MAR 14rn hdl 2m 2f 112yds Hvy

250/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.7 17th of 18 to Abbeydale (FR) 11.12 GOW 11 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

150/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 15th of 16fn, 18rn to Captains Nephew 11.12 CLON 16 FEB mdn hdl 2m Sft

8

Sean Flanagan

Reflectionist (Fr) 12 H,T, 6 11-04

Owned by: Pub & Grub Syndicate

g Bay by Sea The Stars - Elle Same (Samum) Colours: WHITE, red chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

Bred by: Rashit Shaykhutdinov Gavin Cromwell MEATH 0000-02

RACING POST VERDICT Encouraging start for his new yard at Clonmel when the hood clearly helped. Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 17 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,995

Reflectionist (FR) -- Handicap Rating 85

6/1 HR82 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 (H) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Rathnaleen Kal 11.6 CLON 11 MAY 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 25yds Sft

40/1 HR82 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.12 (TS) last of 11 to Cadatharla 11.3 NAAS 8 JAN hcp hdl (80-116)2m 2f 187yds Sft

50/1 HR85 L.P. Dempsey 10.12 (TS) 44L 16th of 18fn, 21rn to Gaius (FR) 11.7 here 11 OCT 22 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 150yds Gd

9 Carroll’s Pride (Ire) 17

Owned by: Noel Brett

f Chesnut by Mahler - Carroll’s Pearl (Carroll House)

Colours: BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, orange sleeves, black cap, orange spots

7 11-03

Donagh Meyler

Bred by: Noel Brett Noel Brett TIPPERARY 0-58-67

RACING POST VERDICT No improvement on her handicap debut when a well-held seventh at Cork. Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €353

Carroll’s Pride -- Handicap Rating 84

33/1 HR85 D. Meyler 11.4 18L 7th of 15fn, 17rn to

10

Miss P Elvin (7)

Outdoor Mozzy (Ire) 118

Owned by: Martin J Molloy

f Bay by Morozov - Outdoor Heather (Presenting)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow sash & sleeves, royal blue cap

6 11-02

Bred by: Andrew Pierce P J Rothwell WICKLOW pp80-00

RACING POST VERDICT No surprise that she’s struggled in maidens given the winners of those races. Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 4 runs

Outdoor Mozzy -- Handicap Rating 83

250/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.0 (TS) last of 11fn, 14rn to Hauturiere (FR) 11.7 FAIR 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 110yds Sft/Hvy

200/1 C. Owens 10.12 (TS) 66L 16th of 24fn, 25rn to Hunters Yarn 11.12 NAAS 8 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 194yds Sft

200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (TS) 97L 17th of 24fn, 25rn to Halka Du Tabert (FR) 11.7 NAAS 20 DEC 22 mdn hdl 1m 7f 201yds Sft

Danny Mullins

Bidentime (Ire) 119

Owned by: The Simm Partnership

7 11-01

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Thuringe (Turgeon) Colours: DARK BLUE, white diamond, white & dark blue hooped sleeves, dark blue & white striped cap

Bred by: Ronald Brown Noel G Hynds DOWN 00004-8

RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off next time and now returns to hurdling for his new yard; others safer. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 13 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €500

Bidentime -- Handicap Rating 82

Rule Of June (Ire)

Owned by: D Casey

f Bay by Rule of Law - Early June (Beneficial) Colours: DARK GREEN, yellow seams, quartered cap Bred by: Liam Casey

RACING POST VERDICT Tramore handicap chase winner last summer on good ground and nothing wrong with her mark. Probable

Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €11,497

-- Handicap Rating 81

Force Of Forces (Fr)

Owned by: I Madden

g Grey by Gris De Gris - Rose Bombon (Cadoudal) Colours: YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots Bred by: D Delajarraud & H Delajarraud Tauvent

RACING POST VERDICT Impossible task last time from a long way out of the weights but still easy to take on.

Owned by: S G Walsh

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f Bay by Morozov - Lindas Present (Presenting) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, gold hoop, black & amber qtd. cap Bred by: Sean Walsh S

RACING POST VERDICT The odd bit of promise in her profile but not of late; may prefer softer ground. Probable SP: 16/1

15

Eoin Walsh (5)

Joan Of Pimlico (Ire) 215

Owned by: Martin Hayes & Peter Slezak

f Bay by Free Eagle - Poplar Close (Canford Cliffs) Colours: BLACK & RED DIAMONDS

Bred by: T J Adams & Irish National Stud Brendan W Duke KILDARE 09000f-

RACING POST VERDICT Making some headway when falling three out at Thurles; blinkers now left off. Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,816 Joan Of Pimlico -- Handicap Rating 80

16

Jody McGarvey

Midnight Fortune (Ire) 37 5 10-13

Owned by: Kenneth McGrath

f Chesnut by Soldier of Fortune - Midnight Macarena (Midnight Legend)

Colours: WHITE, red spots, yellow cap

Bred by: Thomas Mulhern Noel C Kelly DERRY 0070-pp

RACING POST VERDICT Has shown very little in her three handicaps at odds from 66-1 to 125-1. Probable SP: 100/1

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Owned by: Santry Power Walsh Syndicate

f Bay by Frozen Fire - Queen of The Dawn (Royal Anthem)

Colours: WHITE, red spots, halved sleeves, white cap

p0-0300

Bred by: R J Whitford Ms M Flynn

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; her third in March was remote and she’s finished tailed off in two runs since. Probable SP: No Odds

Owned by: Cathal Byrnes f Bay by Cloudings - Vickys Secret (Titus Livius)

DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap

Eugene Dwyer

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; may improve for the Byrnes team but has to overcome a long absence. Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 11 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned

19 Harvey Hillstar (Ire) 15 6 11-01?+2

Owned by: D G Paul

g Bay by Hillstar - Gospellianne (Machiavellian)

Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Gary McGill DERRY 8909/-p

RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; returning from a long absence when pulled up in a point two weeks ago. Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 6 runs Harvey Hillstar -- Handicap Rating 82

in race won by Tech Talk

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 4, 15 CPiece ON No. 6, 7

?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Henry Sellers, 2nd Glen Robin, 3rd Dylan Oak

TRAINER Shane Crawley WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 5m 13.60 secs GOING gd-yld

BETTING FORECAST 4 Banada Bridge, Reflectionist, 6 Nasee, 7 Bella Union, 10 Rule Of June, 12 Hot Shimmer, 14 Bidentime, Ivoir Borget, 16 Haveuseentherain, Joan Of Pimlico, More Info, 20 Carroll’s Pride, 25 Military Hill, 33 Force Of Forces, Outdoor Mozzy, 100 Midnight Fortune

RACE 8 PREDICTOR

SELECTION: REFLECTIONIST

RACE VERDICT

The first-time hood had a positive effect when REFLECTIONIST went close on his debut for Gavin Cromwell and, given his good Flat pedigree, these drier conditions shouldn’t count against him. Banada Bridge bumped into one last time and she too has solid credentials. Nasee and Bella Union may have big runs in them.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: REFLECTIONIST

Next Best: Banada Bridge

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 1.45pm

THE THANKS FOR SUPPORTING FESTIVAL 2023 CLAIMING HURDLE OF €10,000 Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive A hurdle for four years old and upwards to be claimed for €15,000 or less (Minimum claiming price €4,000). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 80 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 12st. Allowances - for each €1,000 below the maximum claiming price of €15,000 2lb (No allowance to reduce the weights below 10st). Claiming prices must be stipulated at time of entry. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

THE SUMMER IN TOWN BBQ & LIVE SPORTS WEEKEND JUNE 10TH & 11TH MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 180 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

THE PUNCHESTOWN’S FITTEST CLUB SUNDAY JUNE 11TH MAIDEN HURDLE

€12,000 (DIV I) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 7 €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

THE PUNCHESTOWN’S FITTEST CLUB SUNDAY JUNE 11TH MAIDEN HURDLE

€12,000 (DIV II) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 7 €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

THE SUMMER IN TOWN FAMILY TICKET FOR E25 ON THE DAY HANDICAP €10,000 (80-102) (DIV I) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 180 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

THE SUMMER IN TOWN FAMILY TICKET FOR E25 ON THE DAY HANDICAP

HURDLE OF €10,000 (80-102) (DIV II) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 180 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 7: 4.45pm

THE JOIN US FOR SUMMER IN TOWN MINI FESTIVAL HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (80-95) (DIV I) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 mile 3 furlongs 80 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.

RACE 8: 5.20pm

THE JOIN US FOR SUMMER IN TOWN MINI FESTIVAL HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (80-95) (DIV II) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 mile 3 furlongs 80 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Venue will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race.