Punchestown 29th April 2021

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THE IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 27th(e), 28th(e), 29th(e), 30th(e) and 1st May 2021.

Today Thursday 29th April, 2021 (e) features The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of €250,000 Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

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OFFICIALS:

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh,

Co Kildare. Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland Veterinary Surgeons: Mr. Paul Traynor (Track), Mr. Hugh Dillon (Yard) & Mr. Mark McRedmond (Track) Medical Officer: Dr. J. Fay Racecourse Farrier: Mr Eamon Behan

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WELCOME TO

Dear Friends of Punchestown, On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to Day 3 of the 2021 Punchestown Festival, Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle Day. As we approach the halfway point of the festival which has already provided many fantastic stories no doubt today will provide many more. As we all know unfortunately this year’s renewal of the Punchestown Festival is not taking place in the format which we have all previously known, loved and enjoyed. That said it is still the Punchestown Festival albeit in a different guise.

The Punchestown team is intent on embracing and adapting to the current scenario to ensure you don’t miss a moment of magic. It still is the biggest week of the year on the Irish Racing Calendar, with over €2.9 million in prizemoney, featuring 12 Grade 1 Contests, showcasing the highest calibre of equine and sporting talent on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season. Todays racing action really is something to savour with the Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle which is our penultimate championship race taking centre stage and we hope that you enjoy the action from the comfort and safety of your own home as we bring the Punchestown home straight to you.

In recent months, Ireland has enjoyed a phenomenal showcase of jump racing and the current strength and depth of Irish sporting talent in this sphere. The 2021 Punchestown Festival really is a homecoming of champions and a fitting grand finale to what has been an exceptional source of pride for Ireland and brought immense joy to so many during these challenging times. Although the season is far from over and we’re thrilled to see such an array of notable entries from the U.K. who are set to renew rivalries again on Irish soil. The U.K. involvement is such an integral part of our festival and we sincerely thank all connections for making the effort to travel to Punchestown. We really do hope you enjoy the experience and we wish you every success.

The support and goodwill that we have received from our sponsors today has been nothing short of overwhelming particularly in these difficult times.

Your continued involvement is very gratefully appreciated and it is certainly something which we will never forget. I also particularly want to acknowledge the owners who despite not being able to go racing in recent months, have continued to keep their horses in training. This has played a fundamental role in ensuring that the action on the track will be nothing short of spectacular for all of us to enjoy.

Finally, it is often said around here that it is the people that make Punchestown and the recent times have really proved that more than ever. To say we will miss welcoming, meeting and chatting with all of our sponsors, clients, supporters and members would be a massive understatement, it simply will not be the same without you. This has made us all at Punchestown even more determined, that when we do gather to celebrate the return of the Punchestown Festival in 2022 that it will be a party not to be missed so make sure to put it in the diary!

Looking forward to welcoming you back to Punchestown soon…

Conor O’Neill, Punchestown CEO.

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3.40pm RACE 1 The Specialist Joinery Group Handicap Hurdle of €20,000 (88-123)

Distance 2m40y

(Generously sponsored by Specialist Joinery Group)

Winner €11,800 Second €4,000 Third €2,000 Fourth €1,000 Fifth €600 Sixth €400 Race conditions An extended handicap hurdle

Declared 23 Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

for four years old and upwards rated 88-123.

Weights Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

Trifecta Placepot

2m 40yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Ena Baie (Fr) 25

7 12-00

Owned by: John P McManus

f Bay by Crillon - Trema Baie Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Jordan Gainford (7) 43-p0-4 Bred by: Andre-Jean Belloir & Yannick Fertillet Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Mare ran as well as could be expected against a classy rival last time, so chance Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €28,154 Ena Baie (FR) 1 flat win €15,000.00 1 N.H. win €4,548.60 -- Handicap Rating 121 40/1 HR119 R.A. Doyle 10.11 5L 1 3/4L 3L 4th to Sole Pretender 10.13 CK 4 APR 8rn hdl 2m Gd 33/1 HR120 J.S. McGarvey 10.9 59L last of 17fn, 20rn to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 LEP 27 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 6/1Fav HR120 M.P. Walsh 10.5 (H) p.u. in race won by Black Tears (GB) 11.4 LEP 2 FEB 20 27rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 2f Yld

2

Five Helmets (Ire) 38

5 12-00

Owned by: Brendan Keogh

g Bay by Helmet - Sweet Home Alabama (Desert Prince) Colours: BLACK, grey stars on sleeves, quartered cap Jonathan Moore 0009-11 Bred by: Ms Natalie Cleary Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Rapid improver has won his last two in fine style; 8lb higher today but greatly feared Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 32 runs, 6 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €45,749 Five Helmets 4 flat wins €20,641.60 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 5/1 HR112 C.D. Maxwell 11.8 won 5L 3/4L from Hazran 10.12 and Winston Wolfe 10.6 NAV 22 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 4/1 J.M. Moore 12.0 won 1L 3L from Tech Talk 11.6 and Sparkling Stars (FR) 11.6 FAIR 5 MAR 15rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 50/1 J.M. Moore 11.9 25L 9th of 15fn, 18rn to Kalkas (FR) 11.4 LIM 30 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m Hvy

3

Golden Spear (GB) 26

10 12-00

Owned by: John Breslin

g Chesnut by Kyllachy - Penmayne (Inchinor) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots 3209-00 Bred by: D P and Mrs J A Martin A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Regressive over hurdles in the last 18 months; dangerous off low mark if finding a spark Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 56 runs, 6 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €254,597 Golden Spear (GB) 4 flat wins €124,313.20 2 N.H. wins €62,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 50/1 HR123 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.13 (TS) 11L 14th of 20 to Hearts Are Trumps 11.0 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Yld 40/1 HR81 Siobhan Rutledge 10.4 (TS) 17L 13th of 20 to Starting Monday 10.1 CUR 21 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR84 N.M. Crosse 8.8 (TS) 9 3/4L 9th of 21 to Cape Gentleman 9.0 CUR 11 OCT 20 Ext hcp 2m Sft Adam Short

4

Whatsinthecorner (Ire) 182

TStrap,

9 12-00

Owned by: T J McDonald

g Bay by Windsor Knot - Caromar (Flemensfirth) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black seams, striped sleeves, black star on cap Shane Fenelon (7) 613320- Bred by: Dr Martine Millett John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Chasing lately but was progressive over hurdles last year; yard in form and considered Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 44 runs, 4 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €55,001 Whatsinthecorner 4 N.H. wins €27,764.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 9/2 HR112 B.J. Cooper 11.13 (TS) 37L 10th of 11 to American Image 9.5 CLON 29 OCT 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 28yds Sft 9/2 HR112 B.J. Cooper 11.13 (TS) 2L 2nd to Steer Clear 11.1 THU 22 OCT 20 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f Yld 7/2 HR111 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 (TS) 1 3/4L nk 3rd to Jack Holiday 9.7 TIPP 4 OCT 20 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Gd

8

The Specialist Joinery Group Handicap Hurdle (88-123) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Charcor (Ire) 197

CPiece,

7 11-11

Owned by: John B O’Hagan

g Bay by Choisir - Sanadaat (Green Desert) Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE HOOPS, yellow sleeves, purple cap Danny Mullins 802220- Bred by: Minch Bloodstock And Castletown Stud Noel C Kelly DERRY RACING POST VERDICT Decent Flat sort placed twice over hurdles before disappointing third start; new yard now Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 25 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €71,643 Charcor 3 flat wins €34,037.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 13/2 P.D. Kennedy 12.0 (TS) 58L 10th of 16fn, 18rn to Eskylane 12.0 here 14 OCT 20 mdn hdl 2m Yld 16/5 R.M. Power 12.0 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Annexation (FR) 11.10 NAV 19 SEP 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 11/8 R.M. Power 12.0 (TS) 9L 2nd to Dewcup 12.0 here 8 SEP 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Yld

6

Flindt (Ire) 39

6 11-11

Owned by: Kieran Clarke

g Bay by Most Improved - Aries Ballerina (Peintre Celebre) Colours: PURPLE, mauve epaulettes & sleeves, mauve & purple striped cap Mr A Murphy (7) 80-1748 Bred by: Dan Butler Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Dual winner has been disappointing on last few starts and has something to prove today Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €32,273 Flindt 1 flat win €6,776.00 2 N.H. wins €13,574.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 40/1 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 16L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Pure Genius (FR) 11.10 DWNP 21 MAR hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld 28/1 HR120 P.D. Kennedy 11.1 (TS) 1/2L 15L 3 3/4L 4th to Bythesametoken 10.1 WEX 10 MAR 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 10/1 HR120 C.J. Orr 11.4 40L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Blanketontheground 10.6 THU 27 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 161yds Sft/Hvy

7

Silver Star (Fr) 13

TStrap,

8 11-10

Owned by: Royal’s & Blue Syndicate

g Grey by Silver Frost - Suerte (Halling) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN CHECK 25736-0 Bred by: Mme Clody Norton & Jedburgh Star Jack Kennedy Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Record of 2-22 and needs to have improved significantly from seasonal debut Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 26 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €33,970 Silver Star (FR) 2 N.H. wins €16,016.00 -- Handicap Rating 117 22/1 HR119 J.W. Kennedy 10.13 (TS) 23L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Zoffanien 11.2 BAL 16 APR hcp hdl 2m 1f 142yds Yld 33/1 L.P. Dempsey 12.0 (TS) 82L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Darver Star 12.0 here 13 OCT 20 beg.ch 2m 1f Yld 7/2 D.F. O’Regan 12.0 (TS) 1/2L 7L 3rd to Shumaker 12.0 here 29 SEP 20 7rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd

8

Shakeytry (Ire) 24

9 11-07

Owned by: Glebeland Farm Partnership

g Brown by Portrait Gallery - Molly Hussey (Flemensfirth) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow inverted triangle, yellow chevrons on sleeves, yellow diamond on cap Rachael Blackmore 8-1u425 Bred by: T P Quinlan E J O’Grady TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT In decent form over hurdles this season before a below-par chase run last time; squeak Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €38,231 Shakeytry 3 N.H. wins €23,027.00 -- Handicap Rating 114 15/8Fav HR117 T. Ryan 10.8 23L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Goulane Chosen 11.5 CK 5 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Gd 100/30 HR111 T. Ryan 11.1 5 1/2L 2nd to Bigz Belief 10.4 NAV 13 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 18/1 HR110 P.T. Enright 10.5 3/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Light Brigade 10.4 NAAS 28 FEB 18rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 101yds Yld/Sft

9

Ghost Serge (Ire) 461

TStrap,

6 11-06

Owned by: Ray Hackett

g Grey by Zebedee - Cornakill (Stormin Fever) Colours: MAROON, white disc & sleeves, white & maroon check cap rr-71r- Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Ray Hackett TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Refused to race the last twice over hurdles for David Pipe when last seen; risky Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 27 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €64,683 Ghost Serge 1 flat win €4,704.70 -- Handicap Rating 113 Finley Marsh 8.13 (V) ref. in race won by Star Talent 8.0 WOLVERHAMPTON 24 JAN 20 7rn 1m 4f 51yds Std Finley Marsh 9.3 (V) won nk 1/2L from Hooflepuff 8.13 and Noble Fox (GB) 9.4 WOLVERHAMPTON 19 JAN 20 10rn hcp (56-70)1m 4f 51yds Std 2min 38.5sec Finley Marsh 9.1 (V) 8L 7th of 12 to Clem A (GB) 9.0 WOLVERHAMPTON 6 JAN 20 hcp (61-75)1m 1f 104yds Std Miss S Larkin (7)

Marin (Fr) 38 10 Golf Owned by: John P McManus

5 11-05

g Bay by No Risk At All - Angesse (Indian River) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star 0-536 Bred by: Yannick Fouin, Frederick Duvivier A J Martin MEATH Mark Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Lightly-raced sort didn’t shape badly on handicap debut last time and is worth considering Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,250 Golf Marin (FR) -- Handicap Rating 112 6/1 HR112 J.S. McGarvey 11.8 14L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Five Helmets 11.8 NAV 22 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 7/4 M.P. Walsh 11.6 3 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Coach Carter 11.6 here 1 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 39yds Sft 50/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 15L 5th of 19fn, 20rn to Frere Tuck (FR) 12.0 here 17 JAN mdn hdl 2m 30yds Hvy 9

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3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Dollar Value (USA) 158

Hood,

6 11-04

Owned by: P Jordan

g Grey by Exchange Rate - Makoma (Malibu Moon) Colours: BLACK, black & red check cap 1430fr- Bred by: Forging Oaks Llc T G McCourt MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Did well enough over hurdles and fences last year; refused to race at Navan last time Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 37 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €39,631 Dollar Value (USA) 2 flat wins €11,485.00 2 N.H. wins €14,466.50 -- Handicap Rating 111 28/1 HR111 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.5 (H) ref. in race won by Big King (FR) 10.12 NAV 22 NOV 20 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 13/2 HR118 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 (H) fell in race won by Crossed My Mind 11.3 THU 5 NOV 20 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f Yld 17/2 HR58 D. McMonagle 9.6 (H) 23L 13th of 18 to Final Endeavour 9.10 GAL 26 OCT 20 hcp (45-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy

Darragh O’Keeffe

12 Scalor (Fr) 14

H,T,

6 11-03

Owned by: FBD Partnership

g Bay/Brown by Scalo - Vila Flor (Sandwaki) Colours: PURPLE, yellow cap, purple star 39648-5 Sean Flanagan Bred by: M Pierre De Crepy & M Bruno De Crepy Miss Elizabeth Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Winner and some decent placed efforts last year; should improve for seasonal debut Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,174 Scalor (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 110 20/1 HR110 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.1 (H) (TS) 7 1/4L 5th of 13 to Jody Ted 10.11 LIM 15 APR nov.hdl 2m Yld 16/1 HR111 C.P. McNamara 10.6 (TS) 22L 8th of 10 to Grand Partner 10.8 here 15 NOV 20 hcp hdl (0-140)2m 40yds Hvy 13/2 HR111 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 (TS) 1 1/4L 2L 7L 4th to Kapard (GB) 11.3 WEX 26 OCT 20 7rn nov.hdl 2m 100yds Sft/Hvy

Millie (Ire) 7 13 Misty Owned by: M F O’Neill

C,T,

8 11-02

f Bay by Dylan Thomas - Mystic Mile (Sadler’s Wells) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, mauve star & sleeves, check cap 049-p02 Bred by: Desert Star Phoenix Jvc Garvan Donnelly DUBLIN Conor Orr (3) RACING POST VERDICT Three-time winner ran a solid race at Kilbeggan last time but fair bit more needed now Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 52 runs, 5 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €52,622 Misty Millie 2 flat wins €13,920.00 3 N.H. wins €20,939.50 -- Handicap Rating 109 33/1 HR109 C.J. Orr 11.9 (CP) (TS) 6L 2nd to Irregularheartbeat 11.1 KILB 22 APR 13rn hcp hdl 2m 3f 86yds Gd 33/1 HR61 B.M. Coen 9.7 (TS) 49L 12th of 16 to Duchess Ravenwaves (GB) 9.2 NAV 27 MAR hcp (45-70)1m 5f Hvy 33/1 HR108 C.J. Orr 10.6 (TS) p.u. in race won by Weihnachts 9.7 FAIR 8 FEB 11rn hcp chse 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

14 Karawaan (Ire) 158

TStrap,

7 10-12

Owned by: ReddyToGo Syndicate

g Bay by Sea The Stars - Magic Sister (Cadeaux Genereux) Colours: BLACK, yellow disc, yellow armlet, striped cap 8-4040- Bred by: D Phelan Brian M McMahon GALWAY Kevin Brouder RACING POST VERDICT Useful Flat sort showed a glimpse of ability over hurdles; back from a break; check market Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €80,674 Karawaan 2 flat wins €68,513.20 -- Handicap Rating 105 6/1 HR106 S.A. Mulcahy 11.8 (CP) (TS) 29L 10th of 16 to Take All 11.6 CK 22 NOV 20 hcp hdl (80-109)2m Hvy 66/1 P.T. Enright 12.0 ns 40L 9 1/2L 4th to Fakiera (FR) 11.6 FAIR 3 NOV 20 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 40/1 J.J. Slevin 12.0 (TS) 77L 12th of 16fn, 18rn to Eskylane 12.0 here 14 OCT 20 mdn hdl 2m Yld

Jerry (Ire) 24 15 Jiving Owned by: Ms Yvonne Hennessy

6 10-10

g Bay by Jeremy - Toppolesa (Topanoora) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap 2123-55 Bred by: Mr Noel O’Brien James M Barcoe KILKENNY Cathal Landers (5) RACING POST VERDICT Progressive last season, winning twice; needs to find a bit more in this company Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €22,971 Jiving Jerry 2 N.H. wins €16,225.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 12/1 HR103 Rachael Blackmore 10.4 15L 5th of 19fn, 20rn to Shanroe (GB) 11.10 FAIR 5 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld 3/1Fav HR103 J.C. Gainford 10.5 30L 5th of 11fn, 13rn to Bigz Belief 10.4 NAV 13 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 15/2 HR103 Rachael Blackmore 10.4 7 1/2L 3L 3rd to King Alex (FR) 10.11 FAIR 28 NOV 20 17rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 110yds Sft

16 Cousin Harry (Ire) 25

TStrap,

6 10-07?+2

Owned by: Roc Racing Syndicate

g Chesnut by Resplendent Cee - Red Nose Lady (Teenoso) Colours: WHITE, royal blue cross of lorraine, white & emerald green striped slvs, white cap, yellow star James O’Sullivan (5) 8-49016 Bred by: Francis Small P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Bounced back to form to win a novice handicap here Tuesday; shout with 5lb extra Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 22 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €13,126 Cousin Harry 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 25/1 HR100 G.P. Brouder 9.10 (TS) 17L 6th of 17fn, 22rn to Stand Off 11.2 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 18/1 HR93 H. Morgan 11.0 (TS) won 2 1/4L 2 3/4L from Kasakh Noir (FR) 11.5 and Clonbury Bridge 11.5 NAV 22 MAR 17rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld 66/1 Sam Ewing 9.4 (TS) 14L 10th of 14 to Palace Rock 9.9 DUN 12 FEB mdn 1m 4f Std 10

The Specialist Joinery Group Handicap Hurdle (88-123) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

17 Youngnedofthehill (Ire) 47

H,T,

13 10-07

Owned by: Santana Syndicate

g Bay/Brown by King’s Theatre - Wavy Kris (Persian Bold) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, em. green cross of lorraine, em. green seams on sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green star Conor McNamara (3) 26631-8 Bred by: Mr F Wright Shane Nolan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Record of 2-40 and will have to improve plenty from seasonal debut Probable SP: 18/1 Career record 42 runs, 2 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €41,559 Youngnedofthehill 2 N.H. wins €15,023.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 11/1 HR101 C.P. McNamara 10.7 (H) (TS) 47L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Bigz Belief 10.4 NAV 13 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 16/1 HR95 C.P. McNamara 9.7 (H) won 4 1/4L ns from Above The City 10.1 and Elite Trooper Grey 10.12 NAV 8 NOV 20 18rn hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR95 C.P. McNamara 10.2 (H) (TS) 1L 4 1/2L 3rd to Mig Des Taillons (FR) 11.9 FAIR 10 OCT 20 16rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Yld

18 Back On The Bridle (Ire) 7

TStrap,

5 10-06

Owned by: Miss Rachel O’Neill

f Chesnut by Valirann - Inquisitive Look (Montjeu) Colours: BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap 609556 Jody McGarvey Bred by: Treaty Pals Syndicate John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Yet to win in four hurdle runs but has the ability to be competitive Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,685 Back On The Bridle -- Handicap Rating 99 10/1 HR99 J.S. McGarvey 11.2 10L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Irregularheartbeat 11.1 KILB 22 APR hcp hdl 2m 3f 86yds Gd 16/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.3 18L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Princely Conn 12.0 CLON 23 MAR beg.ch 2m 36yds Sft 11/2 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 5 1/4L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Whispering Waters 11.4 WEX 10 MAR beg.ch 2m Hvy

19 Rock Chica (Ire) 16

TStrap,

4 10-06

Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

f Bay by Rock of Gibraltar - All In Clover (Bahri) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap 64-8923 Bred by: John Foley Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Good efforts in handicaps the last twice and can be involved off 1lb higher Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €11,058 Rock Chica 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 15/2 HR108 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 ns 2 1/2L 3rd to Paula’s Prayer 10.13 FAIR 13 APR 16rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Gd/Yld 20/1 HR107 J.B. Foley 10.2 9L 2nd to Zoffanien 11.2 NAAS 28 FEB 9rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 101yds Yld/Sft 11/1 HR108 J.B. Foley 10.11 8 1/2L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Fou Diligence 11.9 NAAS 13 FEB hcp hdl (80-109)1m 7f 120yds Yld/Sft Sean O’Keeffe

20 Lusis Naturea (GB) 4

10 10-05

Owned by: Miss K McNeilly

g Bay by Multiplex - Kenny’s Dream (Karinga Bay) Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on sleeves, red cap, black star Donal McInerney 16-0600 Bred by: Mickley Stud Paul Traynor ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Dual hurdle winner in modest form on the Flat lately and needs to raise his game now Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 55 runs, 5 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €55,245 Lusis Naturea (GB) 3 flat wins €20,301.00 2 N.H. wins €12,060.00 -- Handicap Rating 98 14/1 HR63 L.T. McAteer 8.11 9L 10th of 13 to Hook Head 9.4 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd 22/1 HR66 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 10L 12th of 19 to Dancing Approach (GB) 9.13 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd 14/1 HR69 J.M. Sheridan 9.10 20L 6th of 16 to Duchess Ravenwaves (GB) 9.2 NAV 27 MAR hcp (45-70)1m 5f Hvy

21 Final Orders (GB) 8

5 10-03

Owned by: C M D Syndicate

g Bay by Camelot - Trapeze (Pivotal) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow armlet, yellow cap, dark blue star Simon Torrens (3) 617-593 Bred by: Hascombe And Valiant Studs Garvan Donnelly DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Decent AW Flat runs lately but needs to improve upon his hurdle offerings Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €11,123 Final Orders (GB) 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 96 9/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.6 (BK) nk 1 1/4L 3rd to The Abbey 9.12 DUN 21 APR 14rn hcp (45-65)2m Std 17/2 HR97 S.D. Torrens 11.6 12L 9th of 12fn, 13rn to Cratloe (FR) 11.7 LIM 15 APR hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld 14/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.7 3 1/2L 5th of 14 to Falak 9.5 DUN 31 MAR hcp (45-65)2m Std

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3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

22 Coole Arcade (Ire) 49

7 10-00

Owned by: Donal Doyle

g Bay by Arcadio - Lady Ramona (Lord Americo) Colours: DARK GREEN, royal blue diamond, white cap 4p3-210 Bred by: F & B Hatton John O Clifford KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Got off the mark at Fairyhouse in February but poor last time; a squeak if bouncing back Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €9,138 Coole Arcade 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 93 9/4Fav HR93 B. Hayes 11.12 50L 11th of 14 to Toms Courage 11.3 THU 11 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 42yds Hvy 5/1 HR88 B. Hayes 11.7 won nk 1/2L from Get Home 10.12 and Stansfield 12.0 FAIR 22 FEB 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy 7/1 HR86 B. Hayes 10.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Shakeytry 12.0 TRAM 1 JAN 11rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy Luke Dempsey

23 Atalanta’s Gold (Ire) 191

8 9-13?+2

Owned by: Dr P D Molony

f Bay by Arcadio - Sandy Desert (Selkirk) Colours: RED, black seams, black armlet, quartered cap 0-097p- Bred by: Thomas Norris Michael Maguire MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not in the best of form last season and needs to regain spark on seasonal debut Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €5,985 Atalanta’s Gold 1 N.H. win €4,135.00 -- Handicap Rating 92 40/1 HR94 B. Browne 10.9 p.u. in race won by Bythesametoken 10.13 TIPP 20 OCT 20 11rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR95 B. Browne 11.4 13L 7th of 13 to Hewick 12.0 NAV 19 SEP 20 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Gd 50/1 HR99 B. Browne 11.6 41L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Imperial Choice 11.2 TRAM 18 JUL 20 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld B Browne (3)

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 19 CPiece ON No. 5 HOOD ON No. 11 H,T ON No. 12, 17 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 13 ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Five Helmets, 7 Whatsinthecorner, 8 Ena Baie, Rock Chica, 9 Golf Marin, 12 Charcor, 14 Back On The Bridle, Scalor, Shakeytry, Silver Star, 16 Coole Arcade, Cousin Harry, Jiving Jerry, Misty Millie, 18 Youngnedofthehill, 22 Final Orders, Lusis Naturea, 25 Flindt, Karawaan, 28 Dollar Value, Golden Spear, 33 Atalanta’s Gold, 50 Ghost Serge

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

With his confidence high after winning twice, FIVE HELMETS can notch up the hat-trick off 8lb higher on ground that will suit him better.

Ena Baie and Golf Marin are both interesting for J.P. McManus, while ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s Back On The Bridle and Whatsinthecorner are noted. Rock Chick, Scalor and Charcor are others to consider. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FIVE HELMETS Next Best: Ena Baie SELECTION: ENA BAIE

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4.15pm RACE 2

Trifecta Placepot

The Pigsback.com Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000 (Grade B) (Registered as the Black Hills) (Generously sponsored by Pigsback.com)

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

Declared 21 Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

steeplechase for four years old and upwards (150 = 11st 10lbs).

Weights Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

2m

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Voix Du Reve (Fr) 13

CPiece,

9 11-10

Owned by: D & D Armstrong Ltd & L Westwood

g Brown by Voix Du Nord - Pommbelle (Apple Tree) Colours: BLACK & WHITE STRIPES, chevrons on sleeves Jordan Gainford (7) 46-2203 Bred by: D Lommele, G Wagner & S C E A Lommele Iain Jardine GB RACING POST VERDICT Classy when with Willie Mullins and a decent effort at Ayr last time; one to consider Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 40 runs, 7 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €212,868 Voix Du Reve (FR) 7 N.H. wins €142,239.30 C -- Handicap Rating 149 Conor O’Farrell 11.12 (CP) nk 3 1/4L 3rd to Nietzsche (GB) 10.2 AYR 16 APR 6rn hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 110yds Gd Oakley Brown 11.4 (CP) 49L 10th of 14 to The Shunter 10.11 KELSO 6 MAR hcp hdl 2m 51yds Gd /Sft Conor O’Farrell 11.12 (CP) 3 1/4L 2nd to Christopher Wood 11.2 MUSSELBURGH 6 FEB 10rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 124yds Sft

2

Paloma Blue (Ire) 8

TStrap,

9 11-09

Owned by: C Jones

g Brown by Stowaway - Court Leader (Supreme Leader) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop Hugh Morgan (5) 03130-5 Bred by: K D Cotter Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Disappointing on last chase start and on the Flat a week ago; still, ability to run well Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €107,031 Paloma Blue 4 N.H. wins €34,084.00 D -- Handicap Rating 148 5/1 W.J. Lee 9.9 (TS) 21L 5th of 14 to Amhran Na Bhfiann 9.9 DUN 21 APR mdn 1m 4f Std 3/1Fav HR148 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (CP) (TS) 61L last of 10fn, 11rn to Impact Factor 11.3 FAIR 28 NOV 20 Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 110yds Sft 7/1 HR149 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) 7L 13L 3rd to Easy Game (FR) 11.5 GOW 3 OCT 20 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f Gd

3

Unexcepted (Fr) 82

7 11-09

Owned by: John P McManus

g Brown by Anzillero - Eaton Lass (Definite Article) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green & yellow qtd cap 12-p1-6 Jody McGarvey Bred by: M Dominique Clayeux W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Runaway chase winner at Tipperary didn’t run badly in a Grade 1 last time; decent shout Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €24,328 Unexcepted (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,991.00 D -- Handicap Rating 148 10/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 32L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Energumene (FR) 11.12 LEP 6 FEB nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f 57yds Sft 7/2 M.P. Walsh 12.0 won 8L 9L from Entoucas (FR) 12.0 and Rebel Gold 12.0 TIPP 20 OCT 20 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR137 M.P. Walsh 10.12 p.u. in race won by Thosedaysaregone 9.12 LEP 1 FEB 20 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld

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Entoucas (Fr) 43

7 11-06

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Network - Mousse Des Bois (Chef De Clan) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 222-442 Bred by: M Jean Hardy Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Yet to win over fences in six runs but many decent efforts and sure to be closely involved Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €70,915 Entoucas (FR) 1 flat win €9,000.00 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 -- Handicap Rating 145 Mark Walsh 10.11 s/hd 2nd to Sky Pirate (GB) 11.6 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 19rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 6/1 HR138 M.P. Walsh 10.13 nk 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB 20rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft 3/1 HR138 M.P. Walsh 10.7 5L 7L 1/2L 4th to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy Mark Walsh

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Epson Du Houx (Fr) 25

H,T,

7 11-01

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Brown by Diamond Boy - Pruneyle Do (Passing Sale) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star f1-10f3 Bred by: M Camille Ferchaud & M Rene Dugardin Jack Kennedy Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Dual chase winner ran a cracker at Fairyhouse last time and sure to go well off 2lb higher Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €25,794 Epson Du Houx (FR) 3 N.H. wins €22,420.00 D -- Handicap Rating 140 12/1 HR138 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 (H) (TS) 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Jungle Junction 10.13 FAIR 4 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 100/30 HR138 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 (H) fell in race won by Scarlet And Dove 10.10 NAV 6 MAR 8rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m Sft 8/1 HR138 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 (H) 21L 10th of 18fn, 20rn to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft

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Aramax (GER) 25

TStrap,

5 10-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Maxios - Aramina (In The Wings) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap 080-104 Bred by: Gestut Rottgen Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won a beginners’ chase and fourth in a Fairyhouse handicap last time; needs a bit more Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 12 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €84,309 Aramax (GER) 4 N.H. wins €81,180.00 -- Handicap Rating 140 10/1 HR140 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 (TS) 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Jungle Junction 10.13 FAIR 4 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 12/1 HR141 J.S. McGarvey 10.11 (TS) 28L 14th of 18fn, 20rn to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft 14/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 (TS) won 2 1/2L 17L from Port Stanley 12.0 and Alfa Mix (GB) 12.0 FAIR 16 JAN 13rn beg.ch 2m 1f Hvy Luke Dempsey

7

Sully D’oc AA (Fr) 21

C,T,

7 10-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Konig Turf - Samarra d’Oc Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW HOOPS, em. green cap, white star Simon Torrens (3) -613-82 Bred by: Jean-Manuel Charmes Anthony Honeyball GB RACING POST VERDICT Four solid runs in UK this year and a repeat effort will see him involved with cheekpieces Probable SP: 12/1 Sully D’oc AA (FR) 5 N.H. wins €57,240.40 -- Handicap Rating 137 R. P. McLernon 10.13 (TS) 1L 2nd to Editeur du Gite (FR) 10.9 AINTREE 8 APR 18rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Gd /Sft R. P. McLernon 10.9 (TS) 13L 8th of 21 to The Shunter 10.5 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft Richie McLernon 10.6 (TS) 2 1/4L ns 3rd to Clondaw Castle 11.8 NEWBURY 27 NOV 20 10rn hcp chse 2m 3f 187yds Gd

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Jungle Junction (Ire) 25

6 10-11

Owned by: Mrs A Frost

g Brown by Elusive Pimpernel - Consignia (Definite Article) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red spots, red cap 33f-311 Bred by: D Llewelyn & J Runeckles Robbie Power Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Winner of his last two, including a competitive Fairyhouse handicap; up 8lb but respected Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €54,340 Jungle Junction 3 N.H. wins €38,645.00 D -- Handicap Rating 136 10/1 HR128 R.M. Power 10.13 won 1 3/4L 2 1/4L from Brawler 10.0 and Epson Du Houx (FR) 11.9 FAIR 4 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 6/4Fav R.M. Power 12.0 won 7L 5 1/2L from Brawler 11.11 and Hardwired 11.10 NAAS 14 MAR 9rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 3/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 2 1/2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Rebel Gold 12.0 GOW 28 JAN 14rn beg.ch 2m Hvy

9

Harrie (Fr) 25

9 10-10

Owned by: Harrie/Brett Graham Syndicate

g Chesnut by Le Havre - Honorable Love (Highest Honor) Colours: YELLOW, dark blue disc, dark blue sleeves, yellow diamonds, yellow cap, dark blue star 50f-145 Bred by: M Philip Taylor Bryan Cooper W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Thurles winner didn’t do badly on handicap debut last time but more needed off same mark Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €25,865 Harrie (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,266.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 33/1 HR135 B.J. Cooper 11.6 12L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Jungle Junction 10.13 FAIR 4 APR hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 4/1 HR135 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 21L 1 1/4L 64L 4th to Conflated 11.4 NAAS 14 MAR 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f 90yds Sft/Hvy 11/4 P. Townend 12.0 won 8 1/2L 1 3/4L from Recent Revelations 11.9 and Whatsnotoknow 12.0 THU 15 FEB 13rn beg.ch 2m 89yds Sft/Hvy

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4.15pm RACE 2 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Top Moon (Fr) 24

TStrap,

6 10-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Courtaline (Martaline) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, red cap 60-022p Bred by: M Laurent Huau, Mme Josiane Huau & M Patrice Huau Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Yet to win over fences but some cracking efforts; didn’t stay in Irish National Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €77,098 Top Moon (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,726.50 D -- Handicap Rating 135 28/1 HR136 D.F. O’Regan 10.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Freewheelin Dylan 10.8 FAIR 5 APR 28rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f 50yds Yld 1/1Fav HR136 M.P. Walsh 12.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Myth Buster 12.0 THU 20 MAR 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld 50/1 HR131 J.J. Slevin 10.6 (TS) nk 2nd to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB 20rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft J J Slevin

11 Exit Poll (Ire) 25

7 10-09

Owned by: OMEGA Racing Syndicate

g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Carolobrian (Mark of Esteem) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white panel, striped sleeves, white cap 1u27-1f Bred by: Mr Shane Lawlor Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Chase winner two starts ago due to run over hurdles here Tuesday; interesting; Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €30,352 Exit Poll 3 N.H. wins €24,220.00 D -- Handicap Rating 134 7/2Fav HR134 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 fell in race won by Jungle Junction 10.13 FAIR 4 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 100/30 Mr D. O’Connor 12.0 won 4 1/2L 7 1/2L from Star Max (GER) 12.0 and The Very Man 12.0 LEP 8 MAR 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld 12/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 49L 7th of 9fn, 12rn to Conflated 12.0 NAV 5 DEC 20 beg.ch 2m 4f Sft Paddy Kennedy

12 Dinny Lacey (Ire) 48

CPiece,

7 10-08

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Presenting - Prowler (Old Vic) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, pink cap, black star Mikey Hamill (3) 461-32p Bred by: Gareth Metcalfe J Motherway CORK RACING POST VERDICT Limerick novice winner ran creditably in decent company since but well below-par last time Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €25,081 Dinny Lacey 2 N.H. wins €14,715.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 133 100/30Fav HR133 R.M. Power 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Montagne D’argent 9.12 GOW 12 MAR 14rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 2f Hvy 85/40Fav HR133 R.M. Power 11.9 5 1/2L 2nd to Farmix (FR) 11.9 here 14 FEB 8rn nov.ch 1m 7f 170yds Sft 50/1 R.M. Power 11.3 3 1/2L 14L 3rd to Envoi Allen (FR) 12.0 here 17 JAN 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Hvy

13 Polished Steel (Ire) 124

C,T,

7 10-08

Owned by: J P O’Flaherty

g Bay by Jeremy - Chaperoned (High Chaparral) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star Danny Mullins 5142p0- Bred by: Exors of the Late John Harrington Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Grade 3 novice winner poor in handicap at Christmas; due to run over hurdles here Tuesday Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 24 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €64,362 Polished Steel 4 N.H. wins €49,416.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 133 18/1 HR135 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 48L 12th of 14fn, 17rn to Uisce Beatha 10.8 LEP 26 DEC 20 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 14/1 HR137 P. Townend 11.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Home By The Lee 11.2 CK 1 NOV 20 11rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 12/1 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Zarkareva (FR) 10.1 here 14 OCT 20 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 140yds Yld

14 Or Jaune De Somoza (Fr) 43

CPiece,

9 10-07

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Chesnut by Bernebeau - Planete D’o (Son Of Silver) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap f67-560 Bred by: Mme Laurence Curti Kevin Sexton Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Poor at Cheltenham but a squeak on some of his earlier form; due to run here Wednesday Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €54,269 Or Jaune De Somoza (FR) 3 N.H. wins €31,356.00 D -- Handicap Rating 132 Jack Kennedy 10.4 (CP) 60L 15th of 19 to Sky Pirate (GB) 11.6 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 40/1 HR133 J.W. Kennedy 10.8 (CP) 8 3/4L 6th of 18fn, 20rn to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft 50/1 HR133 J.W. Kennedy 10.3 (CP) 16L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Daly Tiger (FR) 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Hvy

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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Capuccimix (Fr) 43

8 10-06

Owned by: Robcour

g Grey by Al Namix - Capuccina (Lavirco) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Darragh O’Keeffe 586-776 Bred by: MME France Dagniaux, M Gunnar Nordqvist & MME Nicole Braem Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Running alright in handicaps without winning; dropped a bit in weights and be involved Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €23,515 Capuccimix (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,331.00 D -- Handicap Rating 131 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.4 13L 6th of 19 to Sky Pirate (GB) 11.6 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 33/1 HR133 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.8 16L 7th of 18fn, 20rn to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft 9/2 HR134 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 21L 7th of 10 to Epson Du Houx (FR) 11.5 NAAS 13 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m Hvy

16 Andalusa (Fr) 25

TStrap,

6 10-05

Owned by: Lansdowne Partnership

f Grey by Martaline - Cadix (Califet) Colours: RED & YELLOW QUARTERED, black sleeves, yellow cap 1133-98 Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited Brian Hayes W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Dual chase winner finished midfield in two handicaps lately and more is required Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €33,618 Andalusa (FR) 3 N.H. wins €25,370.00 D -- Handicap Rating 130 33/1 HR132 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (TS) 30L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to Jungle Junction 10.13 FAIR 4 APR hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 33/1 HR133 B.J. Cooper 10.8 20L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to A Wave Of The Sea 9.12 LEP 6 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f 57yds Sft 9/4 HR134 P. Townend 11.9 16L 2 1/2L 3rd to Western Victory 11.2 CLON 29 OCT 20 8rn chse 2m 2f 27yds Sft

17 Raya Time (Fr) 16

Hood,

8 10-02

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Grey by Al Namix - Ruthenoise (Robin Des Champs) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap 5-f73-3 Rachael Blackmore Bred by: Simon Munir Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT One of four for red-hot yard and chosen by Blackmore; handicap chase debut and go well Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €22,977 Raya Time (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,969.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 9/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (H) 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Star Max (GER) 12.0 FAIR 13 APR 14rn beg.ch 2m 150yds Gd/Yld 33/1 D.P. Holden 11.7 (H) 1L 13L 3rd to Front View (FR) 12.0 FAIR 12 DEC 20 11rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 18/1 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (H) 51L 7th of 14 to Blackbow 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 20 beg.ch 2m 1f Sft

18 Kildorrery (Ire) 11

8 10-01

Owned by: Mrs Thomas J Walsh

g Bay by Arakan - Killeen Castle (Indian Danehill) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sash, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow star Shane O’Callaghan (7) 3-80354 Bred by: Mrs Thomas Walsh T M Walsh KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Just 1-20 over fences and often flatters to deceive; minor role possible Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €59,454 Kildorrery 3 N.H. wins €21,868.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 126 14/1 HR126 S. O’Callaghan 11.1 8 1/2L 12L 2 1/2L 4th to Bapaume (FR) 11.8 TRAM 18 APR 5rn chse 2m 5f 126yds Gd 28/1 HR128 D.F. O’Regan 10.12 37L 5th of 8fn, 14rn to Montagne D’argent 9.12 GOW 12 MAR Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 2f Hvy 28/1 HR128 D.F. O’Regan 11.3 11L 14L 3rd to Cilaos Emery (FR) 11.12 NAAS 28 FEB 4rn chse Grade 3 2m Sft

19 Shumaker (Ire) 4

9 9-13

Owned by: Miss K McNeilly

g Chesnut by Whitmore’s Conn - Blazing Love (Fruits of Love) Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on sleeves, red cap, black star 130-050 Bred by: Michael G Daly Paul Traynor ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT Novice chase winner (2m3f) here in autumn; below that level last time but outside squeak Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 35 runs, 7 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €58,545 Shumaker 2 flat wins €10,620.00 5 N.H. wins €39,880.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 124 33/1 HR64 L.T. McAteer 8.12 18L 11th of 12 to Pempie 10.0 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd 18/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 11L last of 5fn, 6rn to Somptueux (FR) 11.9 FAIR 13 APR nov.ch 2m 5f 50yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR65 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.11 29L 15th of 16 to All Class (FR) 8.3 NAV 27 MAR hcp (45-70)1m 5f Hvy Jonathan Moore

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4.15pm RACE 2 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

20 Grand Partner (Ire) 26

CPiece,

13 9-12

Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

g Bay by Millenary - Bens Partner (Beneficial) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap 912-750 Bred by: W R Jackson Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Old boy capable of running a decent race but likely to find a few too good Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 72 runs, 10 wins, 30 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €163,576 Grand Partner 2 flat wins €14,157.00 8 N.H. wins €86,950.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 123 66/1 HR120 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.3 (CP) 10L 10th of 20 to Hearts Are Trumps 11.0 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Yld 20/1 HR124 S.F. O’Keeffe 9.12 10L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Mitchouka (FR) 10.10 LEP 7 MAR Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 5f 97yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR125 J.B. Foley 10.12 36L 7th of 8 to Treacysenniscorthy 11.5 CK 2 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Sean O’Keeffe

21 Brawler (Ire) 25

V,T,

6 9-12

Owned by: Railway View Stud Partnership

g Bay by Teofilo - Red Avis (Exceed And Excel) Colours: YELLOW, dark green epaulettes, white sleeves, dark green armlet, yellow cap, dark green star 33-2222 Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Run creditably on last number of starts, including handicap debut last time; up 4lb Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €41,293 Brawler 1 flat win €8,000.00 1 N.H. win €10,638.00 -- Handicap Rating 122 18/1 HR116 C.J. Orr 10.0 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Jungle Junction 10.13 FAIR 4 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 150yds Yld 9/2 C.J. Orr 11.11 (TS) 7L 2nd to Jungle Junction 12.0 NAAS 14 MAR 9rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 6/5Fav C.J. Orr 11.11 (TS) 6L 2nd to Southerner 11.7 CLON 4 MAR 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Conor Orr (3)

CPiece ON No. 1, 12, 14, 20 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 6, 10, 16 H,T ON No. 5 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7, 13 HOOD ON No. 17 V,T ON No. 21 Long Handicap: Brawler 9-11 (137)

BETTING FORECAST 15-2 Entoucas, Sully D’Oc AA, 9 Andalusa, Jungle Junction, 10 Unexcepted, 11 Voix Du Reve, 12 Epson Du Houx, Harrie, 14 Exit Poll, Polished Steel, Raya Time, 16 Brawler, Capuccimix, Top Moon, 18 Paloma Blue, 20 Grand Partner, 22 Or Jaune De Somoza, 25 Aramax, Dinny Lacey, Kildorrery, 33 Shumaker

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

RACE VERDICT

Competitive fare and RAYA TIME could be the one. He ran on nicely at Fairyhouse last time on his first run for a while and should be sharper now. He looks the pick of de Bromhead’s four, ahead of Epson du Houx.

Entoucas, the mount of Mark Walsh, looks to be the pick of his owner’s five, while Jungle Junction and Voix Du Reve have a chance.

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: RAYA TIME Next Best: Entoucas SELECTION: KILDORRERY

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STEEPLECHASE FENCE

2.

3.

THE GALWAY DOUBLE THE GALWAY DOUBLE

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DROP FENCE LAUREL HEDGE

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RUBY’S DOUBLE JOE’S JUMP

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DROP BANK BIRCH BARRELLS

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THE MONGEY STONE WALL JOE’S JUMP

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RUBY’S DOUBLE LAUREL HEDGE

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DROP BANK DROP BANK

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DROP BANK LIMERICK LAUREL HEDGE

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CHELTENHAM BANK UP BANK

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THE OLD DOUBLE RISK OF THUNDER FENCE

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LAUREL BANK KILDARE HUNT HEDGES

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THE CANAL TURN

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THE GALWAY DOUBLE THE GALWAY DOUBLE DROP FENCE

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LAUREL HEDGE RUBY’S DOUBLE JOE’S JUMP GLENDALOUGH DROP HEDGE BIRCH BARRELS POINT TO POINT FENCE STEEPLECHASE FENCE

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4.50pm RACE 3

Trifecta Placepot

The Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Steeplechase of €30,000

(Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup)

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

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STEEPLECHASE FENCE THE GALWAY DOUBLE

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THE GALWAY DOUBLE DROP FENCE LAUREL HEDGE

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RUBY’S DOUBLE JOE’S JUMP DROP BANK

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

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LAUREL HEDGE DROP BANK DROP BANK

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DROP BANK LIMERICK LAUREL HEDGE CHELTENHAM BANK

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UP BANK LAUREL DROP BANK DROP BANK

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THE OLD DOUBLE

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RISK OF THUNDER FENCE LAUREL BANK

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KILDARE HUNT HEDGES

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THE CANAL TURN THE GALWAY DOUBLE

old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course.

Weights 5-y-o 11st 4lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 9lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 14 28.

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COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 4m2f

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

THE GALWAY DOUBLE DROP FENCE LAUREL HEDGE

31.

RUBY’S DOUBLE

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JOE’S JUMP GLENDALOUGH DROP HEDGE

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BIRCH BARRELS POINT TO POINT FENCE STEEPLECHASE FENCE

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

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Classic Concorde (Ire) 26

8 12-00

Owned by: Saffron & Green Syndicate

g Bay by Shantou - Morning Calm (Montjeu) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange sleeves, red cap, orange star 13p-228 Bred by: Victor Connolly J J Slevin Andrew McNamara MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Modest-level handicap winner over hurdles and fences, others have far better credentials Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 32 runs, 2 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €28,489 Classic Concorde 2 N.H. wins €12,958.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 15/2 HR110 Miss P. Elvin 10.4 19L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Ificudiwud 11.0 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 150yds Yld 6/1 HR110 D.P. Maxwell 10.11 15L 2nd to Glorious Galway 11.1 LIM 14 MAR 12rn Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Hvy 22/1 HR107 D.P. Maxwell 10.11 12L 2nd to Thunderosa 10.6 here 14 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

2

Some Neck (Fr) 43

CPiece,

10 12-00

Owned by: Some Neck Partnership

g Grey by Yeats - Maternelle (Machiavellian) Colours: WHITE, black hollow box, red armlet, red cap, black spots -631-03 Mr B W Harvey (7) Bred by: S C A DeLa Perrigne&Elevage DeCourteille John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Good run over this course last November, Cheltenham third behind Tiger Roll reads well Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 23 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €83,477 Some Neck (FR) 4 N.H. wins €63,174.50 C -- Handicap Rating 142 R. Johnson 11.4 (CP) 18L 2 1/4L 3rd to Tiger Roll 11.4 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse 3m 6f 37yds Gd /Sft 40/1 HR130 Mr B.W. Harvey 10.9 (CP) 26L 10th of 16 to Atlantic Shore 10.9 here 1 MAR Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft Mr B. W. Harvey 10.11 (CP) won s/hd 9 1/2L from Defi Des Carres (FR) 10.2 and De Forgotten One (GB) 10.1 CHELTENHAM 11 DEC 20 10rn hcp chse 3m 6f 37yds Sft

3

Space Cadet (Ire) 39

Blinkers,

11 12-00

Owned by: C Jones

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Shuil A Hocht (Mohaajir) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop f51-035 Bred by: Kenilworth House Stud Gearoid O’Loughlin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Last season’s Ulster National winner, third in 3m1f event over this course in February Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €105,309 Space Cadet 3 N.H. wins €42,782.50 -- Handicap Rating 131 17/2 HR131 Mr B.W. Harvey 11.3 (BK) 13L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Fag An Bealach 10.5 DWNP 21 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Gd/ Yld 8/1 HR133 Mr B.W. Harvey 11.6 2 1/2L 4L 3rd to Shady Operator 11.6 here 14 FEB 17rn chse 3m 1f Sft 33/1 HR119 R.P. Treacy 10.13 93L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Ballyshannon Rose 10.11 FAIR 16 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Hvy Ricky Doyle

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Stand Up And Fight (Ire) 26

CPiece,

9 12-00

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Flemensfirth - Aylesbury Park (Old Vic) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Mr D O’Connor p14-202 Bred by: Miss Ann Twomey E Bolger LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Smart hunter chaser at best, has winning form over the banks course at Lingstown Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €42,709 Stand Up And Fight 3 N.H. wins €22,107.50 C 16/5 Mr D. O’Connor 12.2 (CP) nk 2nd to Solomn Grundy 11.9 FAIR 3 APR 11rn hnt.ch 3m 150yds Yld Darragh O’Keeffe 12.0 (BK) 99+L 10th of 18 to Porlock Bay (FR) 12.0 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR hnt.ch 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft 7/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Jury Duty 11.13 THU 25 FEB 15rn hnt.ch 3m 201yds Hvy

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The Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Steeplechase COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Alpha Des Obeaux (Fr) 19

B,T,

11 11-09

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Saddler Maker - Omega Des Obeaux (Saint Preuil) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 95-pp40 Bred by: Mme Marie Devilder & Mme Stephanie Fasqu Mr J J Codd Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fourth in the Cheltenham cross-country, 1 1/2l behind third-placed Some Neck Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 44 runs, 6 wins, 25 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €380,679 Alpha Des Obeaux (FR) 6 N.H. wins €109,792.50 C -- Handicap Rating 143 Jody Mcgarvey 10.9 (BK) (TS) 61L 11th of 40 to Minella Times 10.3 AINTREE 10 APR hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft S. W. Flanagan 11.4 (BK) (TS) 18L 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Tiger Roll 11.4 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse 3m 6f 37yds Gd /Sft 50/1 HR149 Mr R. James 11.3 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by The Big Dog 10.11 here 14 FEB 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 3m 4f Sft

6

Ballyboker Bridge (Ire) 74

CPiece,

14 11-09

Owned by: James P McKeon

g Bay by Gold Well - Ballyboker Lady (Rashar) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow disc, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Sean Flanagan 3p-22-p Bred by: Mrs Olivia Byrne Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT A regular in these events for many years, won this race in 2019, could go well even at 16 Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €48,760 Ballyboker Bridge 3 N.H. wins €29,490.00 CD 4/1 Mr J.J. Codd 11.13 (CP) p.u. in race won by Shady Operator 11.6 here 14 FEB 17rn chse 3m 1f Sft 7/2 Mr J.J. Codd 11.6 (CP) 11L 2nd to Neverushacon 11.11 here 24 NOV 20 17rn chse 3m Sft 5/1 Mr B.O. Walsh 11.4 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Neverushacon 11.11 here 18 FEB 20 14rn chse 3m 1f Hvy

7

Blue Templar (Ire) 24 Owned by: John P McManus

CPiece,

10 11-09

g Bay by Milan - Mazuma (Mazaad) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star 57u-0-3 Bred by: Mrs C A Moore E Bolger LIMERICK Darragh O’Keeffe RACING POST VERDICT Won the two 3m1f races over this course at the 2019 festival, good Cork run on comeback Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 27 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €26,128 Blue Templar 2 N.H. wins €18,480.00 C 20/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.9 2 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Warriors Tale (GB) 11.11 CK 5 APR 11rn hnt.ch 2m 4f Gd 7/1 HR91 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 66L last of 11fn, 14rn to Open To The World 10.3 THU 10 JAN 20 hcp chse (0-109)3m 154yds Yld Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.3 (CP) u.r. in race won by Easysland (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 13 DEC 19 15rn hcp chse 3m 6f 37yds Gd /Sft

8

Call It Magic (Ire) 26

Blinkers,

11 11-09

Owned by: Mrs Z Wentworth

g Chesnut by Indian River - Luas Luso (Luso) Colours: PINK, pink & light green striped sleeves, striped cap p2p9-45 Bred by: G & M Williams Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Best of his runs over this course when fourth here in February, 9l off Space Cadet then Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 29 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €67,747 Call It Magic 4 N.H. wins €37,897.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 12/1 HR116 Miss R. Murphy 10.10 (BK) 16L 5th of 9fn, 13rn to Ificudiwud 11.0 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 150yds Yld 28/1 HR121 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (BK) 2 1/2L 4L 9L 4th to Shady Operator 11.6 here 14 FEB 17rn chse 3m 1f Sft 20/1 HR126 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (BK) 35L 9th of 13fn, 17rn to Neverushacon 11.11 here 24 NOV 20 chse 3m Sft Keith Donoghue

9

King’s Song (Fr) 16

C,T,

11 11-09

Owned by: A Broad

g Bay by King’s Theatre - Chanson Indienne (Indian River) Colours: WINE, orange hooped sleeves, orange cap Denis O’Regan 2008-60 Bred by: Keith Bradley D Broad MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Just over two years since he recorded the most recent of his seven wins, very tough task Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 60 runs, 7 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €57,392 King’s Song (FR) 7 N.H. wins €42,346.20 C -- Handicap Rating 105 66/1 HR109 J.R. Wildman 11.0 (BK) (TS) 23L last of 12fn, 14rn to Optical Confusion 11.5 FAIR 13 APR hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f 50yds Gd/Yld 40/1 HR106 J.R. Wildman 11.6 (BK) (TS) 13L 6th of 12 to My Manekineko (GB) 11.2 DWNP 21 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 165yds Gd/Yld 40/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.6 (TS) 30L 8th of 13fn, 17rn to Neverushacon 11.11 here 24 NOV 20 chse 3m Sft

10 Like A Demon (GB) 118

TStrap,

11 11-09

Owned by: Camillus Slevin

g Bay by Central Park - Zamyatina (Danehill Dancer) Colours: WHITE & RED CHEVRONS, striped cap 75895-p Bred by: Richard Kent & Brian Dunn Nigel Thomas Slevin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Three-time points winner; modest racecourse form, placed only twice from 18 chase starts Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 35 runs, 11 places Prize-money earned €11,778 Like A Demon (GB) -- Handicap Rating 86 20/1 HR88 C.J. Orr 10.13 (BK) p.u. in race won by Whoyakodding (GB) 11.0 TRAM 1 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f 100yds Sft 25/1 HR89 C.J. Orr 10.13 (BK) 11L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Kristian Goingwel 10.10 DRYL 17 DEC 20 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft 22/1 HR80 Sarah Kavanagh 11.1 47L 9th of 14 to Crack On Corrie 11.4 CLON 3 DEC 20 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 5yds Hvy Mr J C Barry (5)

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4.50pm RACE 3 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Major Destination (Ire) 74

C,T,

10 11-09

Owned by: W W Dennison

g Bay by Dubai Destination - Clara Allen (Accordion) Colours: BLACK & WHITE QUARTERED, white cap.

Mr S Connor (7) 6573-u8 Bred by: Ms Cora Cronin Mrs Caroline McCaldin DOWN RACING POST VERDICT Sixth his best finishing-position from three attempts over shorter version of this course Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €46,639 Major Destination 3 N.H. wins €21,868.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 12/1 HR122 D.F. O’Regan 11.6 81L 8th of 12fn, 17rn to Shady Operator 11.6 here 14 FEB chse 3m 1f Sft 33/1 HR122 Mr F. Maguire 11.6 u.r. in race won by Atlantic Shore 11.7 here 17 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Hvy 20/1 HR122 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 8L nk 3rd to Stones And Roses 11.8 here 31 DEC 20 12rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 50yds Hvy

12 Mia’s Milan (Ire) 137

CPiece,

13 11-09

Owned by: Hugh J Doyle

g Bay by Milan - Manta Vision (Golden Love) Colours: RED, white epaulettes, white sleeves, red chevrons, white & red hooped cap Mr L J Murphy (7) p/-ppp- Bred by: Martin Healy Denis Paul Murphy WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Struggled in autumn points campaign, due to run in the Ladies Cup here on Tuesday Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,962 Mia’s Milan (PtoP) H D Dunne p.u. in race won by High Stakes STRADBALLY 13-DEC-20 15r4f Wnr of Three 3m Sft (PtoP) C Smithers p.u. in race won by Current Mood (GB) MAINSTOWN 06-DEC-20 11r5f Wnr of Two 3m Yld (PtoP) R James p.u. in race won by Vital Island LINGSTOWN 22-NOV-20 8r5f Open 3m 1f Sft

13 Michael’s Pick (Ire) 39

7 11-09

Owned by: Mrs D A Love

C

g Chesnut by Presenting - Boragh Thyme (Simply Great) M Colours: MAROON, emerald green striped sleeves, quartered cap 231p-07 Mr T J Love (7) Bred by: Cathy Sammon Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Y RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off over shorter course here in February, due to run in Tuesday’s Ladies Cup Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,312 CM Michael’s Pick 33/1 Mr T.J. Love 11.9 38L last of 7fn, 13rn to Big Leg Up 11.9 DWNP 21 MAR hnt.ch 2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld MY 80/1 P.D. Kennedy 11.6 last of 12fn, 17rn to Shady Operator 11.6 here 14 FEB chse 3m 1f Sft 25/1 Mr T.J. Love 11.9 p.u. in race won by Staker Wallace 12.2 LIM 30 DEC 20 10rn hnt.ch 2m 6f 120yds Hvy CY

14 Singing Banjo (Ire) 26

CPiece,

11 11-09

Owned by: J P Walsh

CMY

K

g Bay by Generous - Mille Fleurs (Mister Mat) Colours: YELLOW, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap Mr B J Walsh (7) 21p-647 Bred by: Joseph Cunningham P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Remote sixth over shorter course here in February, due to run in Tuesday’s Ladies Cup Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,030 Singing Banjo 250/1 HR81 Mr B.J. Walsh 11.9 (CP) 67L last of 7fn, 11rn to Solomn Grundy 11.9 FAIR 3 APR hnt.ch 3m 150yds Yld 80/1 HR81 Mr B.J. Walsh 11.9 (CP) 10L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Big Leg Up 11.9 DWNP 21 MAR 13rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 125/1 Mr B.J. Walsh 10.13 (CP) 57L 6th of 12fn, 17rn to Shady Operator 11.6 here 14 FEB chse 3m 1f Sft CPiece ON No. 2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14 BLINKERS ON No. 3, 8 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9, 11 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 10 BETTING FORECAST 3 Some Neck, 4 Alpha Des Obeaux, 5 Stand Up And Fight, 13-2 Blue Templar, 8 Space Cadet, 10 Ballyboker Bridge, 12 Major Destination, 14 Call It Magic, 25 Classic Concorde, Mia’s Milan, Singing Banjo, 33 King’s Song, 66 Michael’s Pick, 100 Like A Demon

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

Third behind Tiger Roll and Easysland at Cheltenham, SOME NECK is tipped to confirm form with fourth-placed Alpha Des Obeaux who has since completed in the Grand National. Enda Bolger, bidding for a 15th training success in this, supplies two lively candidates. Smart hunter chaser Stand Up And Fight lacks course experience but has won over the banks at Lingstown. Blue Templar shaped well in a recent hunter chase outing and is proven over the course.

[Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SOME NECK Next Best: Alpha Des Obeaux

SELECTION: ALPHA DES OBEAUX

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RACE PREVIEW The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of €250,000 (Grade 1)

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Flooring Porter

LADBROKES CHAMPION STAYERS HURDLE Jonathan Moore provided a couple of the Cheltenham Festival’s most noble moments in March and he now gets the chance for a little redemption when he partners the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle market leader Flooring Porter.

The season’s hurdling revelation, Flooring Porter has gone from being beaten in a Galway handicap last summer off a rating of 130 to now boasting a mark of 164. His three-race winning sequence includes two Grade 1s, most famously that commanding performance under Danny Mullins in the equivalent event in the Cotswolds last month.

Moore had stood himself down due to injury that day, but was the first to greet Mullins on pulling up and spoke magnanimously subsequently.

He deserves his day in the sun now, and his Gavin Cromwell-trained mount certainly looks the one to beat on recent form.

The Gigginstown Stud House owned duo of Beacon Edge – fourth at Cheltenham – and Fury Road, who was pulled up in the Stayers, could be among the most potent threats to the favourite. Ronald Pump, who hasn’t run since chasing home the mighty Honeysuckle at Fairyhouse in November, is another who could have a major say for Matthew Smith and Keith Donoghue if he is ready for this test.

The Storyteller, who has had some memorable days here in the past, could not be discounted, while it would be a happy occasion were Heaven Help Us to provide Paul Hennessy with a third high-profile festival success following heady triumphs at the Dublin Racing Festival and Cheltenham.

All told, it has the makings of a cracking affair.

Richard Forristal

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5.25pm RACE 4

Trifecta Placepot

The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of €250,000 (Grade 1)

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

Winner €147,500 Second €50,000 Third €25,000 Fourth €12,500 Fifth €7,500 Sixth €5,000 Race conditions A hurdle for four years old and

Distance 3m

Declared 15

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

upwards.

3m

Weights 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 11lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Agrapart (Fr) 33

TStrap,

10 11-12

Owned by: Gascoigne, Brookes & Barker

g Bay/Brown by Martaline - Afragha Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, purple sleeves, yellow cap, purple star 2884-61 Bred by: Jean-Marc Lucas C Williams Mrs Jane Williams GB RACING POST VERDICT Won a Kelso handicap last time; needs plenty more to cope with some of these Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 36 runs, 7 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €354,020 Agrapart (FR) 7 N.H. wins €207,725.80 -- Handicap Rating 146 Chester Williams 11.7 (TS) won hd 16L from Doyen Breed 10.5 and Miah Grace (GB) 11.5 KELSO 27 MAR 11rn hcp hdl 3m 1f 170yds Gd /Sft Chester Williams 10.6 (TS) 29L 6th of 10 to Brinkley (FR) 10.7 EXETER 14 FEB hcp hdl 2m 7f 25yds Hvy Chester Williams 11.1 (TS) 5 1/2L 1L 1 1/4L 4th to Come On Teddy 10.2 CHELTENHAM 11 DEC 20 12rn hcp hdl 2m 7f 213yds Sft

2

Bacardys (Fr) 42

C,T,

10 11-12

Owned by: Shanakiel Racing Syndicate

g Bay by Coastal Path - Oasice (Robin De Champs) Colours: BLACK, yellow stars, yellow slvs, black stars, yellow cap, black stars -34p-57 Bred by: Eric Vagne & Jose Da Silva Sean O’Keeffe W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Disappointing on his last three starts; cheekpieces need to have an effect Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €323,210 Bacardys (FR) 6 N.H. wins €183,101.20 C -- Handicap Rating 150 Paul Townend 11.10 (TS) 22L 7th of 15 to Flooring Porter 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 18/1 HR153 B. Hayes 11.10 (TS) 23L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Sams Profile (GB) 11.5 GOW 28 JAN hdl Grade 2 3m Hvy 12/1 HR154 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 p.u. in race won by Flooring Porter 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 3m Sft

3

Beacon Edge (Ire) 42

7 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Doyen - Laurel Gift (Presenting) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 113-314 Bred by: Harry Browne Sean Flanagan Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fourth to Flooring Porter in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham but did weaken Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 12 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €104,011 Beacon Edge 5 N.H. wins €53,927.40 C -- Handicap Rating 158 S. W. Flanagan 11.10 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Flooring Porter 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 15rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 15/8 HR154 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 won nk 12L from Fury Road 11.10 and Darasso (FR) 11.5 NAV 21 FEB 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Hvy 5/4Fav HR154 S.W. Flanagan 11.10 4 3/4L 1L 3rd to Bachasson (FR) 11.3 NAAS 31 JAN 5rn hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 151yds Sft/Hvy

4

Diol Ker (Fr) 19

CPiece,

7 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Martaline - Stiren Bleue (Pistolet Bleu) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap f341-29 Bred by: Succession DenisMilin Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 16l in the Grade 1 Ryanair Stayers’ Hurdle at Aintree last time and work to do Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €26,793 Diol Ker (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,466.00 -- Handicap Rating 151 S. W. Flanagan 11.7 (CP) 16L 9th of 15 to Thyme Hill (GB) 11.7 AINTREE 10 APR hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft 8/1 HR143 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Sams Profile (GB) 11.5 GOW 28 JAN 10rn hdl Grade 2 3m Hvy 6/4Fav HR143 M.J. Stenson 11.6 won nk 12L from Born By The Sea 11.8 and Clondaw Secret 11.13 LIM 26 DEC 20 5rn hdl 2m 4f Hvy Mark Walsh

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The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Flooring Porter (Ire) 42

TStrap,

6 11-12

Owned by: Flooring Porter Syndicate

g Bay by Yeats - Lillymile (Revoque) Colours: BLACK, white sleeves, black cap, white diamond 13211-1 Bred by: Sean Murphy Jonathan Moore Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham; will take catching if in the same form Probable SP: 7/4 Career record 15 runs, 6 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €293,730 Flooring Porter 6 N.H. wins €286,578.30 D -- Handicap Rating 164 Daniel Mullins 11.10 (TS) won 3 1/4L 1 3/4L from Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 and Paisley Park 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 15rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 11/1 HR150 J.M. Moore 11.12 (TS) won 6L 3/4L from The Storyteller 11.12 and Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 3m Sft 22/1 HR136 J.M. Moore 10.6 (TS) won 12L nk from The Bosses Oscar 10.7 and De Name Escapes Me 10.3 NAV 5 DEC 20 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Sft

6

French Dynamite (Fr) 24

C,T,

6 11-12

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Kentucky Dynamite - Matnie (Laveron) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 1425-12 Bred by: M Francois-Marie Cottin & M Hubert Barbe M F Morris TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT 10l behind Flooring Porter in the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown over this trip Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €48,094 French Dynamite (FR) 3 N.H. wins €27,151.00 -- Handicap Rating 150 85/40Fav HR150 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Stormy Ireland (FR) 11.3 FAIR 5 APR 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld 1/7Fav HR150 R.M. Power 11.12 (CP) won 9L 50L from Judgement Day 11.2 and Dr Mikey 11.7 LEP 7 MAR 3rn hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld 8/1 HR149 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (CP) (TS) 10L last of 5fn, 7rn to Flooring Porter 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 hdl Grade 1 3m Sft Rachael Blackmore

7

Fury Road (Ire) 42

TStrap,

7 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Stowaway - Molly Duffy (Oscar) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, blue cap 4314-2p Bred by: Kenneth Parkhill Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Pulled-up behind Flooring Porter at Cheltenham last time; needs to bounce back. Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 12 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €152,172 Fury Road 5 N.H. wins €119,750.00 C -- Handicap Rating 154 Jack Kennedy 11.10 (TS) p.u. in race won by Flooring Porter 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 15rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 11/8Fav HR151 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 (TS) nk 2nd to Beacon Edge 11.8 NAV 21 FEB 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Hvy 13/8Fav HR151 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 6L 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Flooring Porter 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 3m Sft Jack Kennedy

8

Klassical Dream (Fr) 487

Hood,

7 11-12

Owned by: Mrs Joanne Coleman

g Bay by Dream Well - Klassical Way (Septieme Ciel) Colours: RED & YELLOW HOOPS, red sleeves, yellow stars on cap 11135/- Bred by: M Hubert Honore & Mme Laure Guillaume Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Top-class novice hurdler over 2m back from absence and up in trip today; plenty to prove Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €279,760 Klassical Dream (FR) 1 flat win €4,000.00 4 N.H. wins €220,142.80 C -- Handicap Rating 157 10/11Fav HR160 P. Townend 11.10 46L last of 5 to Sharjah (FR) 11.10 LEP 29 DEC 19 hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 2/5Fav HR160 P. Townend 11.10 1 1/2L 1L 3rd to Saldier (FR) 11.10 here 16 NOV 19 5rn hdl Grade 1 2m 110yds Sft 8/13Fav HR157 R. Walsh 11.12 won 5 1/2L 11L from Felix Desjy (FR) 11.12 and Mister Blue Sky 11.12 here 30 APR 19 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 100yds Yld

9

Ronald Pump (GB) 151

TStrap,

8 11-12

Owned by: Laois Limerick Syndicate

g Chesnut by Schiaparelli - Fruit Yoghurt (Hernando) Colours: EM. GREEN, royal blue inverted triangle, royal blue slvs, em. green chevrons, white & em. green hooped cap 2-42f2- Bred by: Whitley Stud & Tony Meehan Keith Donoghue Matthew J Smith MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Top-class effort to get to within half a length of Honeysuckle in the Hatton’s Grace Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 23 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €190,527 Ronald Pump (GB) 5 N.H. wins €64,798.00 D -- Handicap Rating 157 11/1 HR156 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.5 FAIR 29 NOV 20 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft 9/4Fav HR156 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.7 NAV 8 NOV 20 8rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy B. J. Cooper 11.10 (H) (TS) 2L 2nd to Lisnagar Oscar 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 20 15rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

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5.25pm RACE 4 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Saldier (Fr) 44

7 11-12

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Soldier Hollow - Salve Evita (Monsun) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap -1-6-67 Bred by: Soc Agricola SS Le Ginestre W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Likes this track but three starts since return this season have been below his best Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 18 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €169,193 Saldier (FR) 2 flat wins €26,000.00 3 N.H. wins €126,316.00 C -- Handicap Rating 156 Daniel Mullins 11.10 15L 7th of 10 to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 16/1 HR159 P. Townend 11.12 74L last of 6 to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.5 LEP 6 FEB hdl Grade 1 2m Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR159 P. Townend 11.12 31L 6th of 7 to Sharjah (FR) 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 20 hdl Grade 1 2m Sft Danny Mullins

11 Sole Pretender (Ire) 25

Hood,

7 11-12

Owned by: M P Hogan

g Bay by Gold Well - Cool Quest (Turtle Island) Colours: PINK, black panel, pink cap 1152/-1 Bred by: Mrs Catherine Kenneally Norman Lee GALWAY RACING POST VERDICT Should have improved from seasonal debut that but this trip is a question Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 10 runs, 6 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 60 % Prize-money earned €88,094 Sole Pretender 6 N.H. wins €77,106.00 -- Handicap Rating 150 14/1 HR145 S.D. Torrens 10.13 (H) won 5L 1 3/4L from Bapaume (FR) 11.9 and Wonder Laish (GB) 11.4 CK 4 APR 8rn hdl 2m Gd 4/5Fav Ms L. O’Neill 11.0 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to Jaime Sommers 10.2 TRAM 15 AUG 19 6rn mdn 2m Gd 11/1 HR147 J.J. Burke 11.8 (H) 4 1/2L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Tudor City 11.0 GAL 1 AUG 19 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Gd Mr J J Codd

12 The Storyteller (Ire) 42

10 11-12

Owned by: Mrs P Sloan

g Chesnut by Shantou - Bally Bolshoi (Bob Back) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond 2112-25 Bred by: R Cotton & S Lannigan O’Keeffe Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 9l by Flooring Porter at Cheltenham and has something to find with him Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 36 runs, 11 wins, 23 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €455,200 The Storyteller 11 N.H. wins €284,010.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 155 Keith Donoghue 11.10 9L 5th of 15 to Flooring Porter 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 20/1 HR162 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 2L 2nd to Kemboy (FR) 11.12 LEP 7 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 3m 107yds Sft 7/1 HR153 D.F. O’Regan 11.12 6L 2nd to Flooring Porter 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 3m Sft Denis O’Regan

13 James Du Berlais (Fr) 44

5 11-11

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Chesnut by Muhtathir - King’s Daughter (King’s Theatre) Colours: EM. GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 21212-9 Bred by: M Jean-Marc Lucas Brian Hayes W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Couldn’t cope with 2m in the Champion Hurdle but of some interest stepped up to this trip Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €288,724 James Du Berlais (FR) 4 N.H. wins €163,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 155 D. Jacob 11.10 32L 9th of 10 to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft L PHILIPPERON 10.8 s/hd 2nd to Moises Has (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL 15 NOV 20 7rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 110yds Hvy L PHILIPPERON 10.8 won 5L nk from Moises Has (FR) 10.3 and Grand Messe (FR) 10.3 AUTEUIL 18 OCT 20 10rn hdl Grade 3 2m 3f 110yds Hvy

14 Heaven Help Us (Ire) 43

CPiece,

7 11-05

Owned by: J Turner

f Bay by Yeats - Spare The Air (Trans Island) Colours: ORANGE, black horse, orange slvs, dual blk pinstripes, orange cap, blk tassle 7544-11 Bred by: P Hennessy Richard Condon Paul Hennessy KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Coral Cup winner but stamina for 3m a question; the sound surface could help her get it Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 20 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €164,560 Heaven Help Us 5 N.H. wins €130,111.20 -- Handicap Rating 144 Richard Condon 10.2 (CP) won 9L 2 1/4L from Craigneiche 10.10 and Tea Clipper 10.12 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 26rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Gd /Sft 16/1 HR126 R.J. Condon 10.5 (CP) won nk 3 1/4L from Global Equity 10.7 and Telmesomethinggirl 11.0 LEP 7 FEB 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 2f Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR125 D.J. Mullins 11.5 3L 58L 63L 4th to Monkfish 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m Yld

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The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Mrs Milner (Ire) 42

TStrap,

6 11-05

Owned by: SoftCo

f Bay by Flemensfirth - Thegirlonthehill (Oscar) Colours: PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap 1324-f1 Bred by: Mrs A Coffey Bryan Cooper Paul Nolan WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Has a bit to find with plenty of these rivals; could sneak a place, though Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €83,890 Mrs Milner 3 N.H. wins €71,619.50 -- Handicap Rating 139 B. J. Cooper 10.9 (TS) won 5L 1/2L from The Bosses Oscar 11.5 and Come On Teddy 10.9 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 22rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 7/1 HR129 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.1 (TS) fell in race won by Heaven Help Us 10.5 LEP 7 FEB 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 2f Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR129 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.8 (TS) 1L 1 3/4L 8 1/2L 4th to Dandy Mag (FR) 10.13 LEP 28 DEC 20 20rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 5, 7, 9, 15 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2, 6 CPiece ON No. 4, 14 HOOD ON No. 8, 11

BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Flooring Porter, 6 Beacon Edge, Ronald Pump, 7 The Storyteller, 9 Fury Road, 16 French Dynamite, Sole Pretender, 20 Diol Ker, Heaven Help Us, James Du Berlais, Klassical Dream, Mrs Milner, 33 Bacardys, Saldier, 50 Agrapart

RACE 4 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

A decent renewal but it is difficult to oppose the Stayers’ Hurdle winner FLOORING PORTER, who is on a roll at present.

However, Ronald Pump is capable of going close if in the same form as when chasing home Honeysuckle earlier this year. The Storyteller and Beacon Edge won’t be far away, while a trio of Willie Mullins-trained horses are stepping up in trip and can’t be discounted. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FLOORING PORTER Next Best: Beacon Edge SELECTION: BEACON EDGE

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Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle

29/04/2021

Supporting Punchestown Races from the Ground up.

6.00pm RACE 5

Trifecta Placepot

The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle of €50,000 (Grade B) (Registered as the Ballymore Eustace) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling)

Distance 3m

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

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs).

Weights Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs.

Declared 28 COLOURS / RIDER

3m

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Floueur (Fr) 41

TStrap,

6 11-10

Owned by: C M Grech

g Bay by Legolas - Saraska D’airy (Ungaro) Colours: BLACK, pink seams, pink & black halved sleeves, black cap, pink diamond 1366-63 Bred by: A Hamm Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Looks a worthy top weight on the basis of fine third in the Martin Pipe, definite chance Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €52,352 Floueur (FR) 3 N.H. wins €42,613.50 -- Handicap Rating 140 Paul O’Brien 11.10 2 1/4L 9L 3rd to Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.9 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR 22rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Gd /Sft 33/1 HR140 D. Meyler 11.5 10L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Damalisque (FR) 10.2 NAV 29 JAN Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Hvy 12/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 50L last of 6fn, 7rn to The Big Getaway 12.0 LEP 28 DEC 20 beg.ch 2m 5f Yld Donagh Meyler

2

Unowhatimeanharry (GB) 19

C,T,

13 11-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Sir Harry Lewis - Red Nose Lady Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW HOOPS, blue cap Simon Torrens (3) 5010-08 Bred by: R J Smith Harry Fry GB RACING POST VERDICT Grade 1 course and distance winner two years ago, best days are behind him at this stage Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 42 runs, 14 wins, 27 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €760,357 Unowhatimeanharry (GB) 14 N.H. wins €656,201.10 CD -- Handicap Rating 140 Kevin Brogan 11.7 (CP) (TS) 26L 8th of 19 to Hometown Boy 11.0 AINTREE 10 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft Kevin Brogan 11.7 (CP) (TS) 16L 13th of 22 to Mrs Milner 10.9 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft Kevin Brogan 11.5 (CP) (TS) 19L 10th of 12 to Come On Teddy 10.2 CHELTENHAM 11 DEC 20 hcp hdl 2m 7f 213yds Sft

3

Jukebox Jive (Fr) 50

TStrap,

7 11-09

Owned by: Five Lamps Racing Syndicate

g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Sweetheart (Sinndar) Colours: RED, dark blue sleeves, white cap, red star Conor McNamara (3) 9510-0p Bred by: Ronald Wallace Huggins Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not well handicapped now after taking a big rise for a win over 2m4f at Navan in December Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 35 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €140,188 Jukebox Jive (FR) 4 flat wins €78,407.00 2 N.H. wins €27,804.50 -- Handicap Rating 139 3/1 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Defi Bleu (FR) 12.0 WEX 10 MAR 4rn beg.ch 3m 1f Hvy 12/1 HR140 C.P. McNamara 11.0 (TS) 27L 16th of 19fn, 20rn to Damalisque (FR) 10.2 NAV 29 JAN Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Hvy 11/1 HR140 J.M. Moore 11.5 (TS) 22L 11th of 17fn, 20rn to Dandy Mag (FR) 10.13 LEP 28 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

4

Dallas Des Pictons (Fr) 41

Blinkers,

8 11-07

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Nadia Des Pictons (Video Rock) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Jordan Gainford (7) u443-05 Bred by: S C E A Du Marais Des Pictons Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not far behind Floueur when a long-priced fifth in the Martin Pipe, valuable 7lb claimed Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 20 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €109,064 Dallas Des Pictons (FR) 2 flat wins €11,500.00 3 N.H. wins €67,907.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 137 Fergus Gregory 11.9 (BK) 14L 5th of 22 to Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.9 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Gd /Sft 28/1 HR138 J.C. Gainford 11.3 (CP) 76L last of 16 to Atlantic Shore 10.9 here 1 MAR Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 28/1 HR141 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 (CP) 6 1/2L 7 1/2L 3rd to Bachasson (FR) 11.6 here 31 DEC 20 4rn hdl 2m 3f 120yds Hvy

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The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Morosini (Fr) 46

TStrap,

6 11-05

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Martaline - Iris Du Berlais (Bonnet Rouge) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green & yellow qtd cap Sean O’Keeffe 7p46-p8 Bred by: EARL Haras De La Croix Sonnet Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Needs to improve on his previous 3m form in order to play a featuring part Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €47,940 Morosini (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,758.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 15/2 HR136 M.P. Walsh 11.10 7 1/4L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Jacksons Gold 11.5 NAAS 14 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 22/1 HR137 J.S. McGarvey 10.11 p.u. in race won by Maze Runner 9.8 LEP 7 FEB 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR137 M.P. Walsh 11.2 14L 6th of 17fn, 20rn to Dandy Mag (FR) 10.13 LEP 28 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

6

Pure Genius (Fr) 39

6 11-05

Owned by: John P McManus

g Grey by Authorized - Finest Cape (Anabaa) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 353-181 Bred by: Mme Mise Soledad De Moratalla Mark Walsh T M Walsh KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Successful over 2m3f last time but win here in January proves that he gets this trip Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €24,408 Pure Genius (FR) 1 flat win €3,750.00 2 N.H. wins €16,520.00 C -- Handicap Rating 135 11/4Fav HR126 M.P. Walsh 11.10 won 1 3/4L hd from Bold Enough 11.4 and Mitchouka (FR) 11.6 DWNP 21 MAR 10rn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld 5/1Fav HR127 S.D. Torrens 9.10 26L 8th of 16fn, 22rn to Maze Runner 9.8 LEP 7 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR120 M.P. Walsh 12.0 won 52L 47L from Fantasio D’alene (FR) 12.0 and Nothinbuttime 11.0 here 18 JAN 7rn mdn hdl 3m 70yds Sft/Hvy

7

Rhythm Divine (Ire) 25

7 11-04

Owned by: Thomas J O’Connor & Walter O’Connor

f Bay by Milan - Diandrina (Mondrian) Colours: EM. GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, em. green stars, yellow cap, em. green star Darragh O’Keeffe 1924-1p Bred by: Storeway Ltd Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Pulled-up after a bad mistake in a Grade 1 mares’ event last time, progressive before that Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €51,793 Rhythm Divine 3 N.H. wins €27,730.00 -- Handicap Rating 134 11/2 HR134 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 p.u. in race won by Skyace 11.9 FAIR 4 APR 12rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Yld 10/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 won 5L 8L from Ten Ten 11.0 and Mattie’s Mountain 10.2 FAIR 27 FEB 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 4/1 HR126 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.3 2 1/2L 3/4L 7L 4th to Funky Dady (FR) 11.1 here 28 OCT 20 16rn hdl 2m 4f 140yds Yld/Sft

8

Wakea (USA) 46

TStrap,

10 11-04

Owned by: Gary Ryan

g Bay by Cape Cross - Imiloa (Kingmambo) Colours: WHITE, red seams, red stars on sleeves, white cap, red stars 3///-p4 Bred by: Sanford R Robertson Karl Thornton DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Ran well at Naas on only his second run after a very long absence, others make more appeal Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 27 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €78,070 Wakea (USA) 3 flat wins €19,289.90 2 N.H. wins €29,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 134 100/1 HR133 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 (TS) 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Jacksons Gold 11.5 NAAS 14 MAR 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 80/1 HR136 D. Meyler 11.1 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Drop The Anchor 10.5 LEP 6 FEB 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy MrJ. C. Barry 11.4 (H) (TS) 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Lil Rockerfeller (USA) 11.0 ASCOT 25 NOV 17 5rn hdl Grade 2 2m 3f 58yds Gd /Sft Mr J C Barry (5)

9

Baptism Of Fire (Ire) 26

CPiece,

6 11-02

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Jeremy - Julia Glynn (Bob’s Return) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Rachael Blackmore 513p-00 Bred by: Seamus Cooney Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Big price at Fairyhouse last time, needs to reverse form with Capodanno and Ragnar Lodbrok Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €12,258 Baptism Of Fire 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C -- Handicap Rating 132 100/1 HR133 M.P. O’Connor 10.13 (CP) 10L 10th of 19fn, 20rn to Lady Breffni 11.2 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m Yld 150/1 HR135 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 72L last of 12fn, 13rn to Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.10 LEP 6 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 33yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR135 D. Meyler 11.5 p.u. in race won by Farouk D’alene (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 20 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Hvy

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6.00pm RACE 5 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Lynwood Gold (Ire) 24

TStrap,

6 11-02

Owned by: Robcour

g Grey/Roan by Mastercraftsman - Witch Of Fife (Lear Fan) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Robbie Power 1328-63 Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Useful dual-purpose performer, some sort of chance on his third at Fairyhouse last time Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €86,300 Lynwood Gold 3 flat wins €33,493.80 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 4/1Fav HR130 R.M. Power 11.5 (TS) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Max Flamingo 10.9 FAIR 5 APR 12rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f Yld 11/1 HR130 R.M. Power 11.2 10L 6th of 16 to Atlantic Shore 10.9 here 1 MAR Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft Shane Foley 8.11 10L 8th of 34 to Great White Shark (FR) 8.6 NEWMARKET 10 OCT 20 hcp 2m 2f Sft

11 Anything Will Do (Ire) 42

6 11-01

Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

g Bay by Westerner - Aylesbury Park (Old Vic) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds 2365-50 Bred by: Miss Ann Twomey J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Badly hampered after three out in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, should not be ruled out Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 15 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €60,684 Anything Will Do 5 N.H. wins €46,973.50 C -- Handicap Rating 131 Mr J. J. Slevin 10.12 16L 11th of 22 to Mrs Milner 10.9 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 28/1 HR133 J.J. Slevin 10.7 17L 5th of 16fn, 22rn to Maze Runner 9.8 LEP 7 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR133 J.J. Slevin 10.12 13L 5th of 17fn, 20rn to Dandy Mag (FR) 10.13 LEP 28 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

12 Capodanno (Fr) 26

TStrap,

5 11-01

Owned by: John P McManus

g Chesnut by Manduro - Day Gets Up (Muhtathir) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star Jody McGarvey 2-3-134 Bred by: M Andre Hebert W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Holds clear chance following a good fourth on handicap debut over this trip at Fairyhouse Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €21,818 Capodanno (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 12/1 HR131 M.P. Walsh 11.3 (TS) 1/2L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Lady Breffni 11.2 FAIR 3 APR 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m Yld 15/8Fav M.P. Walsh 11.5 (TS) 3 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Velvet Elvis 11.0 THU 15 FEB 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 38yds Hvy 10/11Fav M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) won 7L 2L from Dunboyne 12.0 and Mahlers Dollar 11.11 CLON 19 JAN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 51yds Hvy

13 Minx Tiara (Ire) 13

6 11-00

Owned by: Fastey For Fun Syndicate

f Bay by Doyen - Forest Minx (Bishop of Cashel) Colours: LIGHT GREEN, white sleeves, white cap, black star Kevin Brouder 61-4121 Bred by: Mrs Sue Lenehan David M O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT In excellent form over fences and hurdles in recent months, may be anchored by 11lb rise Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €55,039 Minx Tiara 4 N.H. wins €35,391.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 5/1 HR119 K.J. Brouder 11.10 won 6 1/2L 3 1/4L from Tune The Chello 11.9 and Regina Dracones 10.9 BAL 16 APR 14rn hcp hdl 2m 6f 22yds Yld 100/30 K.J. Brouder 11.2 7L 2nd to Scarlet And Dove 11.5 LIM 14 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 6f 120yds Hvy 1/1Fav S.W. Flanagan 11.1 won 14L 4 1/4L from Imitation Game (FR) 10.10 and Cushinstown Finest 10.13 THU 25 FEB 6rn nov.ch 2m 5f 146yds Hvy

14 A Great View (Ire) 75

C,T,

10 10-13

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay/Brown by Kayf Tara - Liss A Chroi (Exit To Nowhere) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, red cap 307p0-8 Bred by: Niall Flynn Denis W Cullen KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won this race off a 2lb higher mark in 2018, very hard to fancy on this season’s form Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €79,043 A Great View 4 N.H. wins €64,290.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 129 11/2 HR120 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 (CP) 36L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Minella Till Dawn 11.11 NAAS 13 FEB hcp chse (0-130)2m 4f 90yds Sft 40/1 HR133 K.C. Sexton 10.12 22L 12th of 17fn, 20rn to Dandy Mag (FR) 10.13 LEP 28 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 33/1 HR135 J.S. McGarvey 10.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Flooring Porter 10.6 NAV 5 DEC 20 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m 60yds Sft Luke Dempsey

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The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Carrolls Cottage (Ire) 14

5 10-13

Owned by: Mike Neville

g Bay by Mahler - Strokestown Queen (Presenting) Colours: RED, dark blue hollow box & sleeves, quartered cap 216-551 Bred by: Martin McDermott Kevin Sexton Philip Fenton TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Up 7lb for handicap debut win over 2m5f, young enough to keep improving and trip may suit Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €17,351 Carrolls Cottage 2 N.H. wins €14,455.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 3/1 HR123 B. Hayes 12.0 won 3L 1 1/4L from Oscar Montel 11.7 and Quirt Evans 11.2 LIM 15 APR 13rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 5f Yld 14/1 HR123 B. Hayes 11.5 11L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Gars De Sceaux (FR) 11.5 NAV 13 MAR nov.hdl 2m 7f Hvy 12/1 B. Hayes 11.0 13L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Velvet Elvis 11.0 THU 15 FEB nov.hdl 2m 4f 38yds Hvy

16 Botani (Ire) 25

7 10-12

Owned by: Mrs Fiona McKeon

f Chesnut by Doyen - Go Noble (Golan) Colours: PINK, black chevron, black sleeves, white armlet, white cap, black star 2256-51 Bred by: Gerard Galvin Brian Hayes C A Murphy WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Form of 2m3f Cork win appears to give her a realistic chance, first time beyond 2m4f now Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €42,120 Botani 2 N.H. wins €30,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 10/1 HR121 B. Hayes 10.6 won s/hd 2L from Zoffanien 10.3 and De Name Escapes Me 11.4 CK 4 APR 13rn hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Gd 50/1 HR121 L.A. McKenna 10.0 9L 5th of 17fn, 20rn to Heaven Help Us 10.5 LEP 7 FEB Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 2f Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR122 R.M. Power 10.13 34L 6th of 8 to Skyace 11.6 here 6 DEC 20 nov.hdl Listed 2m 4f Hvy

17 Happy Jacky (Ire) 186

7 10-12

Owned by: P A Ryan

g Bay by Milan - Courtain (Diesis) Colours: RED & YELLOW DIAMONDS, red cap 3-8514- Bred by: Paddy Ryan Ray Hackett TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Now 14lb higher than for Tipperary win last summer, tough task without a recent run Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €26,477 Happy Jacky 3 N.H. wins €22,146.50 -- Handicap Rating 128 22/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.3 4 3/4L 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Beacon Edge 11.6 GAL 25 OCT 20 4rn hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 156yds Sft 7/2 HR114 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.8 won 7L 4L from Ice Cold Soul 10.4 and Summer Hill 10.0 TIPP 17 AUG 20 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 14/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 7 1/2L 5th of 10fn, 12rn to Waitnsee 11.7 TRAM 25 JUL 20 beg.ch 2m 5f Gd Hugh Morgan (5)

18 Ragnar Lodbrok (Ire) 26

CPiece,

6 10-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Justamemory (Zaffaran) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, blue cap 122-526 Bred by: John Quane Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Stays well, made bright start in handicap company when sixth over this trip at Fairyhouse Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €24,214 Ragnar Lodbrok 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 12/1 HR128 J.C. Gainford 10.8 (CP) 4 1/4L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Lady Breffni 11.2 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 3m Yld 4/1 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 (CP) 9L 2nd to Gars De Sceaux (FR) 11.5 NAV 13 MAR 7rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Hvy 25/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (CP) 42L last of 5fn, 7rn to Bob Olinger 11.12 NAAS 13 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy Jack Kennedy

19 Ballywilliam Boy (Ire) 13

6 10-11

Owned by: Mrs Mary Devine

g Bay by Vita Venturi - Safety Recue (Safety Catch) Colours: LIGHT GREEN & DARK GREEN DIABOLO, light green cap 73-3613 Bred by: Michael Hourigan Michael Hourigan LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Did not get the best of runs when staying on in third at Ballinrobe on handicap debut Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €10,289 Ballywilliam Boy 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 9/1 HR125 M.M. McDonagh 10.12 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Zoffanien 11.2 BAL 16 APR 16rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 142yds Yld 33/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.7 won 1 3/4L 4 3/4L from Lifetime Ambition 12.0 and Feivel 11.7 NAAS 14 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft 50/1 Mr P. Byrnes 11.9 16L 6th of 19 to Gigolo’ Dai Dai (FR) 11.10 here 14 FEB Bumper 2m 120yds Sft Mark McDonagh (7)

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6.00pm RACE 5 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

20 Ben Dundee (Ire) 46

9 10-11

Owned by: C Jones

g Chesnut by Beneficial - Miss Dundee (Bob Back) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop Mr D O’Connor 427-5-5 Bred by: James Wickham Gearoid O’Loughlin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT 16lb lower than his chase mark, looks very interesting after last month’s Naas fifth Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €62,654 Ben Dundee 3 N.H. wins €27,400.00 C -- Handicap Rating 127 6/1 HR127 R.A. Doyle 11.1 3 1/2L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Jacksons Gold 11.5 NAAS 14 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft D. N. Russell 11.2 (TS) 6L 5th of 17fn, 23rn to Simply The Betts 11.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 20 hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft 12/1 HR130 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 15L 7th of 24fn, 25rn to The Moyglass Flyer 10.9 LEP 27 DEC 19 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

21 Capilano Bridge (Ire) 24

6 10-11

Owned by: Hugo Kane

g Bay by Stowaway - Black Lassie (Dr Massini) Colours: MAROON, light blue star, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, light blue cap, maroon star 316-124 Bred by: Declan Phelan Ricky Doyle Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT 2m winner, stays well enough to judge from 2m6f Fairyhouse fourth behind Max Flamingo Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €22,746 Capilano Bridge 2 N.H. wins €14,455.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 11/1 HR127 R.A. Doyle 11.2 1 3/4L 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Max Flamingo 10.9 FAIR 5 APR 12rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f Yld 13/2 HR125 R.A. Doyle 11.2 3 1/2L 2nd to Velvet Elvis 11.0 THU 15 FEB 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 38yds Hvy 9/2Fav HR118 R.A. Doyle 11.5 won 4 1/4L 2L from Aarons Day 11.5 and Baltimore Bucko (GB) 10.10 NAAS 31 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 151yds Sft/Hvy

22 Max Flamingo (Ire) 24

6 10-11 Owned by: Mrs Peter Casey & P McBride & A G Beatty & Mrs Paula Casey

g Bay by Kalanisi - Flamingo’s Girl (Old Vic) Colours: RED & EM. GREEN HOOPS, yellow slvs, red & blk hooped cap 4225-11 Bred by: Mrs P Casey Francis Casey MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Backed up 2m4f Leopardstown maiden win with 2m6f handicap at Fairyhouse, 7lb higher Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €24,311 Max Flamingo 2 N.H. wins €19,470.00 -- Handicap Rating 127 4/1Fav HR120 D.F. O’Regan 10.9 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Millen To One 10.11 and Lynwood Gold 11.5 FAIR 5 APR 12rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f Yld 11/2 HR114 D.F. O’Regan 12.0 won 3 1/4L s/hd from Barbary Master (GB) 12.0 and Takarengo 11.13 LEP 7 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 4/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.1 15L 5th of 6 to Jacksons Gold 11.10 THU 19 NOV 20 nov.hdl 2m 6f 201yds Sft Denis O’Regan

23 Red Gerry (Ire) 24

B,T,

5 10-11

Owned by: Red Gerry Syndicate

g Bay by Canford Cliffs - Hollow Talk (Beat Hollow) Colours: RED, white diamond, white diamonds on cap Sean Flanagan 1313-6p Bred by: Bouval Ltd & Rockhart Trading Ltd Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has recorded his two hurdle wins over 2m4f at this venue, not sure to appreciate 3m test Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €51,367 Red Gerry 1 flat win €7,092.00 2 N.H. wins €16,520.00 C -- Handicap Rating 128 14/1 HR129 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Max Flamingo 10.9 FAIR 5 APR 12rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f Yld 12/1 HR129 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (BK) (TS) 31L last of 6fn, 7rn to Gars De Sceaux (FR) 11.5 NAV 13 MAR nov.hdl 2m 7f Hvy 7/1 HR128 S.W. Flanagan 10.8 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Barnaviddaun 10.4 NAAS 21 NOV 20 16rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Sft/ Hvy

24 Spades Are Trumps (Ire) 26

8 10-10

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Yeats - Sway (Califet) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, yellow cap Jonathan Moore 820-59p Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has tended to struggle in his races over fences since his last hurdles run in 2019 Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €25,638 Spades Are Trumps 1 N.H. win €8,008.00 C -- Handicap Rating 126 11/2 HR122 Ms L. O’Neill 11.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ificudiwud 11.0 FAIR 3 APR 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 150yds Yld 9/2Fav HR123 S.D. Torrens 9.10 (TS) 36L last of 9fn, 12rn to Stormy Judge 10.5 NAV 13 MAR Ext hcp chse Grade B 3m Hvy 15/2 HR123 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.2 (TS) 5 1/2L 5th of 7fn, 12rn to Atlantic Shore 11.7 here 17 JAN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Hvy

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The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

25 Young Ted (Ire) 59

7 10-09

Owned by: T McParland

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Last of Many (Lahib) Colours: RED, white hoop, white sleeves, pink cap Eoin Walsh (5) 43145-0 Bred by: Mrs Kathleen McKeever Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Worth bearing in mind that he finished second in this event in 2019 off the same mark Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €33,028 Young Ted 2 N.H. wins €13,240.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 125 11/1 HR127 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 31L 13th of 16 to Atlantic Shore 10.9 here 1 MAR Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 18/1 HR128 N.P. Madden 11.5 88L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Farouk D’alene (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 20 nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Hvy 3/1 HR128 S.W. Flanagan 11.2 7L 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Darrens Hope 10.9 CK 1 NOV 20 7rn nov.hdl Listed 3m Sft RESERVES

26 Millen To One (Ire) 24

7 10-09

Owned by: Striding Snail Syndicate

g Bay by Millenary - Doransfirth (Flemensfirth) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, white sleeves, red cap 3u321-2 Bred by: Mr Eddie Naughton Francis J Flood WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT First reserve, confirmed healthy rate of improvement when second at Fairyhouse, respected Probable SP: No Odds Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €32,856 Millen To One 1 N.H. win €13,570.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 13/2 HR122 J.W. Kennedy 10.11 1 3/4L 2nd to Max Flamingo 10.9 FAIR 5 APR 12rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f Yld 4/1 HR116 J.W. Kennedy 10.10 won 1 3/4L 4 1/2L from Slige Dala 11.3 and Jacksons Gold 11.11 LEP 29 DEC 20 9rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft 14/1 HR115 A.W. Short 11.2 7 1/2L 2nd to King Alex (FR) 10.11 FAIR 28 NOV 20 17rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 110yds Sft

27 Bois De Clamart (Fr) 61

Blinkers,

7 10-07

Owned by: BD Partners Partnership

g Bay by Khalkevi - Bourbonnaise (Mansonnien) Colours: GREY, red cross sashes, red cap, grey star 1u0-470 Bred by: E A R L Ecurie Villebruyere Miss Elizabeth Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Second reserve, disappointing since chase win at Tramore last October, makes little appeal Probable SP: No Odds Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €20,307 Bois De Clamart (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,650.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 16/1 HR125 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 (CP) (TS) 31L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Rhythm Divine 11.1 FAIR 27 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 40/1 HR125 J.J. Slevin 10.4 (TS) 11L 7th of 19fn, 20rn to Damalisque (FR) 10.2 NAV 29 JAN Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Hvy 12/1 HR125 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 (TS) 6L 20L 4L 4th to Enjoy D’allen (FR) 11.5 FAIR 16 JAN 10rn nov.ch 2m 5f 50yds Hvy

28 Friary Rock (Fr) 183

CPiece,

6 10-07

Owned by: Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Zenita Des Brosses (Nononito) Colours: YELLOW & RED CHEVRONS, hooped cap Donal McInerney 7123f3- Bred by: M Frederic Heudiard & M Jacky Conan M F Morris TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Third reserve, Sligo maiden winner, fair novice form afterwards but lacks a recent run Probable SP: No Odds Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €16,240 Friary Rock (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 11/2 HR123 P.T. Enright 11.0 (BK) 10L 4 3/4L 3rd to Cask Mate 11.2 here 28 OCT 20 7rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 140yds Yld/Sft 11/2 HR119 P.T. Enright 11.12 (BK) fell in race won by Streets Of Doyen 11.1 CK 18 OCT 20 7rn nov.hdl 3m 50yds Gd 17/2 HR118 D.J. McInerney 11.7 (BK) 2 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Western Run 11.9 KILL 5 OCT 20 10rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2, 14 BLINKERS ON No. 4, 27 CPiece ON No. 9, 18, 28 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 23 BETTING FORECAST 8 Capodanno, 10 Ben Dundee, Ragnar Lodbrok, 12 Botani, Capilano Bridge, Dallas Des Pictons, Floueur, Lynwood Gold, Max Flamingo, Minx Tiara, Pure Genius, 14 Ballywilliam Boy, Carrolls Cottage, 16 Anything Will Do, Red Gerry, Rhythm Divine, 20 A Great View, Baptism Of Fire, Happy Jacky, Unowhatimeanharry, Young Ted, 25 Morosini, Spades Are Trumps, Wakea, 33 Jukebox Jive

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

RACE VERDICT

It may pay to take a chance with BEN DUNDEE who is potentially well handicapped relative to his chase form. He is a goodground course winner over fences and ran well over hurdles at Naas last month on his first outing in 12 months. Capodanno is an obvious danger on his Fairyhouse fourth which gives him a slight edge over Ragnar Lodbrok. Other possibilities are Cork winner Botani and Martin Pipe third Floueur [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: BEN DUNDEE Next Best: Floueur

SELECTION: MINX TIARA

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6.35pm RACE 6

Trifecta Placepot

The Ryanair Novice Steeplechase of €115,000 (Grade 1)

Distance 2m

(Registered as the Colliers) (Generously sponsored by Ryanair)

Winner €67,850 Second €23,000 Third €11,500 Fourth €5,750 Fifth €3,450 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for five

Declared 5

years old and upwards.

Weights 5-y-o 11st 9lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

2m

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Captain Guinness (Ire) 44

6 11-12

Owned by: Declan Landy

g Bay by Arakan - Presenting d’Azy (Presenting) Colours: BEIGE, royal blue triple diamond & diamonds on sleeves, striped cap Rachael Blackmore bp1-2f3 Bred by: Arthur Fennelly Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Held by Energumene at Naas and looked again at Leopardstown when fell; ground a positive Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €43,272 Captain Guinness 2 N.H. wins €16,240.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 152 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 12L 1L 3rd to Shishkin 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 5rn nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft 10/1 HR150 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 fell in race won by Energumene (FR) 11.12 LEP 6 FEB 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f 57yds Sft 7/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 8 1/2L 2nd to Energumene (FR) 11.10 NAAS 13 JAN 4rn nov.ch 2m Hvy

2

Embittered (Ire) 43

TStrap,

7 11-12

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (Classic Cliche) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 3224-4f Bred by: Con O’Keeffe Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Has 23l to make up with Energumene from the Irish Arkle Chase in February Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €68,686 Embittered 2 N.H. wins €15,333.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 144 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 (TS) fell in race won by Sky Pirate (GB) 11.6 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 19rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 40/1 HR144 D. Meyler 11.12 (TS) 10L 3/4L 12L 4th to Energumene (FR) 11.12 LEP 6 FEB 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f 57yds Sft 13/2 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 (TS) 4 1/2L 9L 7 1/2L 4th to Franco De Port (FR) 12.0 LEP 26 DEC 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld Jack Kennedy

3

Energumene (Fr) 82

7 11-12

Owned by: Tony Bloom

g Brown by Denham Red - Olinight (April Night) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap -111-11 Bred by: M Christophe Dubourg Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Easily won Grade 1 Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown; missed Cheltenham due to lameness Probable SP: 1/2 Career record 6 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 83 % Prize-money earned €108,023 Energumene (FR) 5 N.H. wins €108,275.00 D -- Handicap Rating 163 5/6Fav HR159 P. Townend 11.12 won 10L 3/4L from Franco De Port (FR) 11.12 and Blackbow 11.12 LEP 6 FEB 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f 57yds Sft 10/11Fav P. Townend 11.10 won 8 1/2L 19L from Captain Guinness 11.10 and Blackbow 11.10 NAAS 13 JAN 4rn nov.ch 2m Hvy 8/13Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 18L 19L from Fort Worth Texas 11.0 and Port Stanley 12.0 GOW 20 NOV 20 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy

4

Janidil (Fr) 25

7 11-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Indian Daffodil - Janidouce (Kaldounevees) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap -513-f1 Bred by: H Langot & M Langot Mark Walsh W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Impressive when winning a Grade 1 over 2m4f last time; back in trip is a question mark Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 12 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €187,700 Janidil (FR) 5 N.H. wins €149,576.00 D -- Handicap Rating 157 12/1 HR148 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 won 4 1/4L 7 1/2L from Franco De Port (FR) 11.12 and Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.12 FAIR 4 APR 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Yld 28/1 HR148 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 fell in race won by Monkfish 11.12 LEP 7 FEB 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 5f 93yds Sft 11/2 M.P. Walsh 11.12 1/2L 16L 3rd to Colreevy 11.5 LIM 26 DEC 20 5rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 160yds Hvy

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The Ryanair Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Zarkareva (Fr) 26

TStrap,

5 11-02

Owned by: Robcour

f Bay by Authorized - Zarkiyna (Sendawar) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star f114-35 Bred by: S C Thousand Dreams & Ecurie Olivier Piraud Robbie Power Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Held three times since Grade 3 win here and has a lot to find in this company, so unlikely Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €50,255 Zarkareva (FR) 3 N.H. wins €46,085.00 C -- Handicap Rating 128 25/1 HR130 R.M. Power 10.11 (TS) 23L last of 5 to Elimay (FR) 11.7 FAIR 3 APR chse Listed 2m 5f Yld 10/1 D. Robinson 10.13 (TS) 8L 4 1/4L 3rd to I’m A Game Changer 11.4 THU 20 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f Yld A. Coleman 10.6 (TS) 19L nk 15L 4th to Eldorado Allen (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 NOV 20 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 5

LAST YEAR 1st Chacun Pour Soi, 2nd Defi Du Seuil, 3rd Duc Des Genievres TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 4m 7.00 secs GOING yield

BETTING FORECAST 1-2 Energumene, 4 Captain Guinness, 8 Embittered, Janidil, 33 Zarkareva

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

Willie Mullins has trained the last five winners of this race and can do so again with ENERGUMENE, who was forced to miss Cheltenham but has pleased the trainer again lately. The ground might be quicker than ideal but he can get away with it. Captain Guinness and Janidil look set to battle it out for the second place. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ENERGUMENE Next Best: Captain Guinness SELECTION: ENERGUMENE

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Trifecta

The Close Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle of €30,000 (Listed Race)

(Registered as the Shawiya) (Generously sponsored by Close Brothers)

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

Winning Post Startpoint Hurdle

and upwards mares only that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race.

Weights 4-y-o 10st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs.

Declared 7 COLOURS / RIDER

2m 40yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Distance 2m40y

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Gauloise (Fr) 25

5 11-09

Owned by: Kenneth Alexander

f Chesnut by Samum - Sans Histoire (Blushing Flame) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spots -11-302 Paul Townend Bred by: S C E A Haras De Saint Voir W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Well below best at Cheltenham, back in good shape at Fairyhouse, best of three for stable Probable SP: 2/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €50,852 Gauloise (FR) 1 flat win €5,250.00 2 N.H. wins €25,370.00 -- Handicap Rating 138 5/1 HR135 P. Townend 11.9 1/2L 2nd to Skyace 11.9 FAIR 4 APR 12rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Yld Paul Townend 11.7 22L 11th of 15 to Telmesomethinggirl 11.2 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 11/4 P. Townend 11.4 2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Roseys Hollow 11.1 FAIR 8 FEB 9rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f Sft/Hvy

2

Bigbadandbeautiful (Ire) 38

7 11-06

Owned by: Andrew Bedford

f Bay/Grey by Big Bad Bob - Playing Around (Act One) Colours: PURPLE & WHITE STRIPES, black cap 1-414-1 Bred by: Bloomsbury Stud Mrs Denise Foster MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Three-time bumper winner, won on hurdling debut but will need to jump better in this grade Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 9 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 55 % Prize-money earned €86,173 Bigbadandbeautiful 1 flat win €6,490.00 4 N.H. wins €57,490.00 1/1Fav R.M. Power 11.9 won 1 1/4L 4 3/4L from De Lady In Red 11.9 and Cathmart Desjy (FR) 11.9 NAV 22 MAR 17rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 4/1 HR81 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 2L nk 4 1/2L 4th to Camphor 9.2 GAL 2 AUG 20 5rn 1m 5f 186yds Sft 11/8Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.4 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Noble Music (GER) 9.4 and Roving Mission (USA) 9.4 ROS 22 JUN 20 13rn mdn 1m 2f 53yds Yld 2min 18.8sec Jack Kennedy

3

Global Equity (Ire) 10

Blinkers,

6 11-06

Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

f Bay by Shirocco - Geek Chic (Saffron Walden) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds 222651 Bred by: P Connell J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Gained an overdue maiden win recently, held by Gauloise and Hook Up on Fairyhouse running Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €52,428 Global Equity 2 N.H. wins €13,581.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 1/3Fav HR125 J.J. Slevin 11.9 won 1 1/2L 3L from Eyre Square 11.9 and Chernikova 10.6 LIM 19 APR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 50yds Yld 20/1 HR125 J.J. Slevin 11.9 (CP) 21L 5th of 8fn, 12rn to Skyace 11.9 FAIR 4 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Yld 9/2 HR125 J.J. Slevin 11.1 (CP) 39L 6th of 8 to Darrens Hope 11.4 LIM 14 MAR nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f Hvy

4

Hook Up (Fr) 25

TStrap,

5 11-06

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

f Bay by No Risk At All - Mission Accomplie (Sleeping Car) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Danny Mullins 01-2403 Bred by: M Maxime Moczulski W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Jumped poorly at Cheltenham, much better at Fairyhouse but appears well held by Gauloise Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €44,728 Hook Up (FR) 1 flat win €12,500.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 12/1 HR133 D.E. Mullins 11.9 (H) (TS) 1/2L 10L 3rd to Skyace 11.9 FAIR 4 APR 12rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Yld Daniel Mullins 11.2 (TS) 26L 12th of 15 to Telmesomethinggirl 11.2 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 50/1 HR131 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (TS) 3 1/4L 2 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Appreciate It 11.12 LEP 7 FEB 13rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft/Hvy

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The Close Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Magic Daze (Ire) 42

5 11-06

Owned by: Robcour

f Bay by Doyen - Magic Maze (Gamut) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 13-12 Bred by: Sunnyhill Stud Rachael Blackmore Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Excellent effort when beating all bar stablemate Telmesomethinggirl at Cheltenham Probable SP: 13/8 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €22,952 Magic Daze 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 135 R. M. Power 11.2 5 1/2L 2nd to Telmesomethinggirl 11.2 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 15rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 4/9Fav Rachael Blackmore 10.13 won 9L 20L from No Fame No Game 10.10 and Nelly’s Money 11.1 CLON 19 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 51yds Hvy 18/1 M.P. Walsh 11.2 9 1/2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.9 LEP 28 DEC 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

6

The West Awaits (Ire) 25

6 11-06

Owned by: Mrs John Magnier

f Bay by Flemensfirth - Lonesome Dove (Milan) Colours: DARK BLUE 261-41 Brian Hayes Bred by: Cathal Mariga W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Recent maiden winner, hardly in the same league as stablemates Gauloise and Hook Up Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €16,709 The West Awaits 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 6/4Fav B. Hayes 11.9 won 5 1/2L hd from Rambling Rose 11.2 and Monas Melody 11.9 CK 4 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 5/2 P. Townend 11.9 nk 2 3/4L 3L 4th to Stockdale 11.0 here 1 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 31yds Sft 1/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.8 won 1L 1 3/4L from Daphne Moon 11.8 and Phillapa Sue 11.8 CLON 27 FEB 20 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy

7

Highstreet Roller (Ire) 16

TStrap,

7 11-02

Owned by: Leonard Kinsella & Mrs Heidi Gibney

f Bay by Jeremy - Ring Street Roller (High Roller) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop & armlet, striped cap 1-045-3 Bred by: John F Ryan Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Course bumper winner, respectable form in maiden hurdles, aiming very high here Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €8,503 Highstreet Roller 1 N.H. win €6,501.00 C -- Handicap Rating 106 11/4 HR106 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 (TS) 2 1/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Coulonces (FR) 11.6 FAIR 13 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 33/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 (TS) 22L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Eskylane 12.0 here 14 OCT 20 mdn hdl 2m Yld 12/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 (TS) 12L 3L 3/4L 4th to Robinnia 11.9 here 29 SEP 20 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 120yds Gd

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BLINKERS ON No. 3 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4, 7

BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Magic Daze, 2 Gauloise, 5 Bigbadandbeautiful, 11-2 Hook Up, 12 Global Equity, 16 The West Awaits, 66 Highstreet Roller

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

RACE VERDICT

If MAGIC DAZE can replicate her improved display behind stablemate Telmesomethinggirl at Cheltenham she may cope with Gauloise, who was well below her best at Cheltenham but has since returned to form at Fairyhouse. Bigbadandbeautiful could be a factor even though she has run only once over hurdles. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MAGIC DAZE Next Best: Gauloise SELECTION: GAULOISE

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7.35pm RACE 8

Trifecta

The Grant Thornton (C & G) Flat Race of €11,000 (Generously sponsored by the Grant Thornton)

Distance 2m40y

Winner €6,490 Second €2,200 Third €1,100 Fourth €550 Fifth €330 Sixth €220 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four, five,

Declared 12 Winning Post Startpoint

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

Weights 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

2m 40yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Bardenstown Lad (GB) 36

6 12-02

Owned by: Ms Caroline Ahearn

g Chesnut by Black Sam Bellamy - Pougatcheva (Epervier Bleu) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap Mr B W Harvey (7) 4-1-1 Bred by: J B Property Developments (Midlands) Ltd John C McConnell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won well on soft ground at Tipperary, has to cope with better going and shorter trip Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €4,720 Bardenstown Lad (GB) 1 N.H. win €4,720.00 7/4Fav Mr B.W. Harvey 11.9 won 15L 2 3/4L from Clay Rogers 11.9 and Broomfield Boy 11.9 TIPP 24 MAR 13rn Bumper 2m 3f 110yds Sft (PtoP) S Cavanagh won 1L 8L from Family Pot (FR) and Benny’s Oscar LINGSTOWN 22-NOV-20 16r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/1 J P O’Rourke 13L 4th to Valleres (FR) TATTERSALLS 08-DEC-19 13r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

2

Cool Jet (Ire) 43

5 12-02

Owned by: Douglas Taylor

g Bay by Jet Away - Cool Trix (Presenting) Colours: DARK BLUE, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap Bred by: Mrs Deirdre McGrath W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT 50-1 outsider of five runners for stable in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, ran accordingly Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €6,537 Cool Jet 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Brian Hayes 11.5 33L 12th of 14 to Sir Gerhard 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 7/2 Miss J. Townend 12.1 won 5L 2L from Spanish Present 11.13 and Perfect Attitude (GB) 12.1 THU 15 FEB 12rn Bumper 1m 7f 181yds Hvy 7/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 2L 3L 4 1/4L 4th to Harry Alonzo 11.4 LEP 26 DEC 20 16rn Bumper 2m Yld 4-10

Miss J Townend (7)

3

Dysart Dynamo (Ire) 37

5 12-02

Owned by: Ms Eleanor Manning

g Bay by Westerner - Dysart Dancer (Accordion) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow armlet, yellow star on cap 1 Mr P W Mullins Bred by: Eleanor Manning W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Down in trip after Clonmel debut win, different ground too but has plenty going for him Probable SP: 2/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,900 Dysart Dynamo 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 11/10Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 8 1/2L 29L from More Than A Memory 12.2 and Grange Island 12.2 CLON 23 MAR 12rn Bumper 2m 2f 112yds Sft

4

Ever Present (Ire) 82

5 12-02

Owned by: Anamoine Limited

g Bay/Brown by Elusive Pimpernel - Persian Memories (Indian Ridge) Colours: YELLOW, red epaulettes & sleeves, yellow cap Mr M McGuane (7) 14-8 Bred by: Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Long-priced debut winner at this venue last October, limitations evident in good company Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €5,894 Ever Present 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 C 80/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.12 43L 8th of 10 to Kilcruit 11.13 LEP 6 FEB Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 18/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.10 4 1/2L 9L s/hd 4th to Sir Gerhard 11.13 NAV 18 DEC 20 5rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.5 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from The Big Story 11.12 and Joseph Conrad 12.2 here 28 OCT 20 16rn Bumper 2m Yld/Sft

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The Grant Thornton (C & G) Flat Race

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Forged In Fire (Ire) 60

TStrap,

6 12-02

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Presenting - Green Star (Green Tune) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 1-6p-3 Bred by: Meadhill Stables Mr T Hamilton Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Career has not progressed since he beat subsequent Cheltenham winner Ferny Hollow on debut Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,305 Forged In Fire 1 N.H. win €7,092.00 7/1 Mr T. Hamilton 11.13 (TS) 3 3/4L 5L 3rd to Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.12 NAAS 28 FEB 6rn Bumper 1m 7f 101yds Yld/Sft 14/1 O.R. Brown 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stattler 12.0 LEP 29 DEC 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 9/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 12.0 32L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to Clondaw Secret 12.0 NAV 5 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

6

Glen Wyllin (Ire) 13

TStrap,

6 12-02

Owned by: Thomas J O’Connor

g Bay by Yeats - Deep Leader (Supreme Leader) Colours: EM. GREEN, yellow star, yellow slvs, em. green stars, yellow cap, em. green star 1 Mr N McParlan (3) Bred by: Mrs Aisling Leer Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Ballinrobe winner, clearly has potential for improvement but this is a big jumps in class Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,900 Glen Wyllin 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 25/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.13 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Fameaftertheglory (GB) 12.2 and Glengouly (FR) 12.2 BAL 16 APR 14rn Bumper 2m 1f 142yds Yld

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Gordon Dai Dai (Fr) 187

5 12-02

Owned by: William D MacDonald

g Bay/Brown by Buck’s Boum - Ubanika (Prince Kirk) Colours: PURPLE, white disc, yellow sleeves, purple diamonds, purple & yellow quartered cap 1Mr T Feeney (7) Bred by: Mme Daniela Airaldi W J Burke CORK RACING POST VERDICT Debut Galway winner, can be rated a bright prospect but may find a few too good now Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €5,040 Gordon Dai Dai (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,310.00 20/1 Mr T. Feeney 11.5 won 2 3/4L 2 1/4L from Shakespeare’s Word (GB) 11.7 and Part Time Farmer 11.12 GAL 24 OCT 20 8rn Bumper 2m 90yds Sft

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Grand Jury (Fr) 45

5 12-02

Owned by: Robcour

g Bay by Tiger Groom - Saboum (Robin Des Champs) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 1-1 Bred by: S C E A Elevage Laitre Mr J J Codd Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT No trouble justifying favouritism in a point-to-point bumper here last month, good chance Probable SP: 100/30 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €4,720 Grand Jury (FR) 1 N.H. win €4,720.00 C 5/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.2 won 4 3/4L 4L from Fameaftertheglory (GB) 12.2 and Jalkadam (FR) 12.2 here 15 MAR 11rn Bumper 2m 1f 150yds Hvy (PtoP) P A King won 5L 3L from Minella Cocooner and Whacker Clan TURTULLA 15-NOV-20 14r5f Mdn 3m Sft

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John Cannon (GB) 152

6 12-02

Owned by: Tadhg O’Sullivan

g Bay by High Chaparral - Cruinn A Bhord (Inchinor) Colours: RED, black disc, black spots on sleeves, white cap Mr Pat Taaffe (7) Bred by: Stanley Estate and Stud Co Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Won at Thurles last season and confirmed ability with a good run over hurdles in November Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €6,625 John Cannon (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 33/1 B.J. Cooper 12.0 (H) 12L 4 1/2L 3rd to Hook Up (FR) 11.4 FAIR 28 NOV 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 20/1 Mr E. Dwan 11.7 (H) won 2 1/4L 6L from En Beton (FR) 12.0 and Tango Echo Charlie 11.7 THU 5 MAR 20 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/ Hvy 50/1 Mr E. Dwan 11.2 47L 8th of 12 to Risk Factor 11.6 LEP 26 DEC 19 Bumper 2m Sft 8-13-

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7.35pm RACE 8 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Meet And Greet (Ire) 26

5 12-02

Owned by: Keep The Faith Syndicate

g Bay by Mustameet - Lady Conn (Whitmore’s Conn) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, orange spots on cap Mr J C Barry (5) 294-215 Bred by: Cris Kelly Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Narrow winner at Leopardstown last month, failed to cope with rise in class at Fairyhouse Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €10,005 Meet And Greet 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 6/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.8 23L 5th of 8 to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.9 FAIR 3 APR Bumper 2m Yld 5/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 won ns 2 1/2L from Top Bandit (GB) 12.2 and Duncreevan 12.2 LEP 8 MAR 18rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 20/1 L.A. McKenna 11.8 nk 2nd to Gigolo’ Dai Dai (FR) 11.10 here 14 FEB 19rn Bumper 2m 120yds Sft

11 Go Boy (Fr) 103

5 11-09

Owned by: Mrs T Hyde

g Bay by Doctor Dino - Zakeeta (Intikhab) Colours: YELLOW, black sash, striped cap Bred by: E A R L Ecurie Foxglen T E Hyde TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Struggled first time out at Fairyhouse in January, impossible to make a case for him here Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €100 Go Boy (FR) 7/1 Mr D.T. Hyde 11.7 66L 6th of 7 to Gerri Colombe (FR) 12.0 FAIR 16 JAN Bumper 2m Hvy 6

Mr H C Swan (7)

12 Lispendense (Ire) 13

6 11-09

Owned by: The Three Men Partnership

g Bay by Arcano - Miracle Steps (Theatrical) Colours: WHITE, pink & light blue striped sleeves, pink cap, light blue stars 5-3-5 Bred by: Mr Eugene McDermott Mr D O’Connor Denis W Cullen KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Reappears 13 days after Ballinrobe fifth, faces very stiff task against previous winners Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,277 Lispendense 9/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 11L 5th of 14 to Glen Wyllin 11.13 BAL 16 APR Bumper 2m 1f 142yds Yld 50/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Hollow Games 11.13 LEP 29 DEC 20 8rn Bumper 2m Sft 16/1 H. Morgan 11.2 16L 5th of 8 to Grangeclare Native 11.9 here 8 DEC 19 Bumper 2m 60yds Sft TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5, 6

BETTING FORECAST 2 Dysart Dynamo, 100-30 Grand Jury, 6 Bardenstown Lad, 10 Cool Jet, Forged In Fire, Gordon Dai Dai, 12 John Cannon, 14 Ever Present, Glen Wyllin, 16 Meet And Greet, 33 Lispendense, 50 Go Boy

RACE 8 PREDICTOR The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

The battle for the amateur title continues.

Patrick Mullins on debut Clonmel winner DYSART DYNAMO may beat Jamie Codd on Grand Jury, a course winner first time out.

Bardenstown Lad looked good at Tipperary and should not be far away if coping with different trip and ground here. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: DYSART DYNAMO Next Best: Grand Jury

SELECTION: DYSART DYNAMO

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 3.40pm THE SPECIALIST JOINERY GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE OF €20,000 (88-123) (Generously sponsored by Specialist Joinery Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 88-123. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs. About 2 miles 40 yards. €160 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd April. Weights raised by 1lb. The Specialist Joinery Group will present a trophy to the winning owner and €130 to to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 2: 4.15pm THE PIGSBACK.COM HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €50,000 (GRADE B) (Registered as the Black Hills) (Generously sponsored by Pigsback.com) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (150 = 11st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs. About 2 miles. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run.

Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 11lbs 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 22nd April. Weights raised by 1lb. Pigsback.com will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €130 to to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 3: 4.50pm THE MONGEY COMMUNICATIONS LA TOUCHE CUP CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLECHASE OF €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course. About 4 miles 2 furlongs. €240 to enter, €60 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 4lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 9lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight beyond 12st 9lb). Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category ‘’C’’ Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2020/2021 Point-ToPoint Season. The Stewards have also suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race. Mongey Communications will present a trophy to the winning owner and €130 to to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 4: 5.25pm THE LADBROKES CHAMPION STAYERS HURDLE OF €250,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Tipperkevin) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €150,000 (Penalty Value: €147,500), Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000. A hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 3 miles. €1,250 to enter on April 7th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 22nd or €25,000 if entered by April 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 11lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Ladbrokes will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, €150 to the winning groom and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 5: 6.00pm THE CONWAY PILING HANDICAP HURDLE OF €50,000 (GRADE B) (Registered as the Ballymore Eustace) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs. About 3 miles. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 11lbs 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 22nd April. Conway Piling will present a trophy to the winning owner and €130 to to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 6: 6.35pm THE RYANAIR NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €115,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Colliers) (Generously sponsored by Ryanair) Winner will receive €69,000 (Penalty Value: €67,850), Second will receive €23,000, Third will receive €11,500, Fourth will receive €5,750, Fifth will receive €3,450, Sixth will receive €2,300. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles. €575 to enter on April 7th; €575 extra if forfeit not declared by April 22nd or €11,500 if entered by April 22nd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 9lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Ryanair will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €150 to the winning groom and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 7: 7.05pm THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES NOVICE HURDLE OF €30,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Shawiya) (Generously sponsored by Close Brothers) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 40 yards. €240 to enter, €60 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races or a hurdle race value €12,500 7lb extra. Close Brothers will present a trophy to the winning owner and €130 to to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

RACE 8: 7.35pm THE GRANT THORNTON (C & G) FLAT RACE OF €11,000 (Generously sponsored by the Grant Thornton) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 40 yards. €88 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or N.H. Flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Grant Thornton will present a trophy to the winning owner and €130 to to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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