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THE IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 25th(e), 26th(e), 27th(e), 28th(e) and 29th April 2023.

First day - Tuesday 25th April 2023 (E) Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

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The Howden Insurance Brokers Mares Novice Hurdle of €30,000 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Shawiya Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Howden Insurance Brokers) Howden Insurance Brokers will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

Distance 2m100y

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

Declared 14

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

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Henning (Ire) 26

6 11-07

Owned by: Robert Hennelly

f Bay by Rock Of Gibraltar - Moskova (Montjeu) Colours: WHITE, purple chevron, yellow cap 18p-171 Bred by: R V Hennelly Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Has to step up again in this company but capable of a decent showing Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €25,112 Henning 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 13/2 HR116 D. King 11.9 won 3/4L 3L from Positive Thinker 10.9 and Friends N Commerce 11.4 LIM 30 MAR 8rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Sft 10/1 HR116 D. King 10.10 (TS) 15L 7th of 8 to Sa Fureur 11.3 THU 23 FEB nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 154yds Gd 18/1 HR109 D. King 10.13 won 1/2L 15L from One Last Tango 11.7 and Cillians Charm 11.10 FAIR 8 FEB 5rn nov.hdl 2m Yld Daniel King

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Nikini (Ire) 40

6 11-07

Owned by: Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate

f Bay by Sea Moon - Back Log (Bob Back) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap 34112-0 Bred by: John O’Connor W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Well below form at Cheltenham last time but can go well if back to her best Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €33,972 Nikini 3 N.H. wins €23,895.00 -- Handicap Rating 129 Mr P. W. Mullins 11.2 16L 12th of 21 to You Wear It Well (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft 100/30 P. Townend 11.0 1L 2nd to Magical Zoe 10.10 DRYL 4 NOV 22 10rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 5/6Fav P. Townend 10.12 won 2 1/4L 8 1/2L from Hollymount 11.2 and Blanketontheground 11.0 LIST 18 SEP 22 6rn hdl 2m 4f Gd Mr P W Mullins

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Saylavee (Ire) 39 Owned by: Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan

6 11-07

f Bay by Shantou - Mae’s Choice (Presenting) Colours: ORANGE & BLACK QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap Danny Mullins 1151-50 Bred by: Seana Sammon W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Won a Listed mares’ novice over 2m3f here; below form at Cheltrnham but run well back here Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 9 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 44 % Prize-money earned €35,810 Saylavee 4 N.H. wins €33,630.00 C -- Handicap Rating 132 Jack Foley 11.4 37L 16th of 17fn, 21rn to Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft 13/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 12L last of 5fn, 6rn to Ashroe Diamond 10.10 FAIR 28 JAN nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f 110yds Sft 5/2 P. Townend 10.11 won 2 1/2L hd from Bella Scintilla (FR) 10.11 and Harmonya Maker (FR) 10.11 here 19 DEC 22 7rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 3f 80yds Yld

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The Model Kingdom (Ire) 40

TStrap, 6 11-07

Owned by: Model Kingdom Syndicate

f Bay by Aizavoski - Fickle Fortune (Heron Island) Colours: PURPLE, yellow star, dark green sleeves, yellow chevrons, dark green cap Denis O’Regan 1313-20 Bred by: Arctic Tack Stud Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Second to Impaire Et Passe over C&D; poor at Cheltenham but this track suits better Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 10 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €77,268 The Model Kingdom 5 N.H. wins €64,310.00 C -- Handicap Rating 128 S. W. Flanagan 11.2 (TS) 34L 16th of 21 to You Wear It Well (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft 4/1 HR131 B.J. Cooper 10.11 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.4 here 15 JAN 5rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy 5/4 HR131 B.J. Cooper 11.1 5 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Liberty Dance 10.11 THU 18 DEC 22 7rn nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 111yds Yld

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The Howden Insurance Brokers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race) COLOURS

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AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

All About Lucy (Ire) 16

TStrap, 6 11-04

Owned by: John Sayers

f Bay by Fame And Glory - Way Back When (Phantom Breeze) Colours: DARK BLUE, emerald green diamond, emerald green diamond on cap 120-331 Bred by: R Lynch R Deegan Eoin Christopher McCarthy LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Got off the mark in a Cork maiden hurdle over 2m3f last time; has to take a major step-up Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €9,220 All About Lucy 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 13/2 R. Deegan 11.7 (TS) won 1/2L 3L from Roccos Inspiration 11.2 and Knockanard Lady 11.7 CK 9 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 9/1 R. Deegan 10.13 (TS) 3 1/4L 3L 3rd to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 10.3 WEX 5 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 50/1 R. Deegan 10.13 (TS) 12L 3 1/4L 3rd to Lot Of Joy 11.7 FAIR 8 FEB 15rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

6

Ladybank (GB) 40

5 11-04

Owned by: Kenneth Alexander

f Bay by Balko - Wendy du Berlais (Loup Solitaire) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spots 8-10 Bred by: Mr J L Lightfoot Rachael Blackmore Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Won a 2m4f maiden hurdle here; poor at Cheltenham but seems yard first-string here Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €4,875 Ladybank (GB) 1 N.H. win €4,875.00 C A. Coleman 11.2 17L 13th of 21 to You Wear It Well (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft 40/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 D/h for first pl with Princess Zoe (GER) 11.7 10L from Ottizzini 11.7 here 30 JAN 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 70yds Sft 100/1 M.P. O’Connor 10.9 28L 8th of 16fn, 20rn to Deep Cave 11.7 LEP 28 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

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Lucy Van Pelt (Ire) 195

8 11-04

Owned by: McCann & Woods Partnership

f Bay by Getaway - Howaboutthis (Oscar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star & sleeves, emerald green cap -51053- Bred by: Edmond Coleman J J Slevin Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won a C&D handicap hurdle last summer but is out of her depth in this company Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €8,671 Lucy Van Pelt 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 C -- Handicap Rating 92 6/1 HR88 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.1 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Well Funded 10.8 here 12 OCT 22 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 7/1 HR89 J.J. Slevin 11.8 25L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Sea Of Sands 11.12 GOW 30 SEP 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld 10/1 HR89 J.J. Slevin 11.8 34L 13th of 15fn, 20rn to Battle Away 11.6 CK 1 AUG 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld

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Night And Day (GB) 16

6 11-04

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

f Bay by Sea The Moon - Distinctive Look (Danehill) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 2/-9-1p Bred by: Wertheimer & Frere Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Clonmel maiden hurdle winner couldn’t cope in Grade 1 company since; Townend’s pick Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €16,817 Night And Day (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 16/1 D.A. Jacob 11.5 p.u. in race won by Ashroe Diamond 11.5 FAIR 9 APR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld 2/5Fav P. Townend 10.13 won 22L 1L from Apples In Winter 10.6 and Circus Act 9.9 CLON 17 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 164yds Hvy 25/1 D.A. Jacob 11.5 96L last of 9fn, 15rn to Brandy Love 11.5 FAIR 17 APR 22 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 55yds Yld

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Popova (Ire) 26

6 11-04

Owned by: David Maughan

f Chesnut by Ruler of The World - Meon Mix (Kayf Tara) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap 51-42p3 Darragh O’Keeffe Bred by: Pier House Stud Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Thurles maiden hurdle winner whose best run since was when runner-up in a handicap there Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €10,623 Popova 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 11/2 HR122 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 5 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Nucky Johnson 11.4 NAAS 30 MAR 9rn nov.hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft 33/1 HR122 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 p.u. in race won by Ballybawn Belter 10.0 LEP 5 FEB 22rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld 5/1 HR119 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 2 1/4L 2nd to Hey Johnny 10.6 THU 22 JAN 6rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 112yds Yld

10 Shecouldbeanything (Ire) 40

6 11-04

Owned by: M J Hanrahan

f Bay by Malinas - Culmore Girl (Chevalier) Colours: BLACK, red star, yellow sleeves, black & red quartered cap 111-326 Bred by: Damien Duncan Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Solid fifth in the Grade 2 Mares’ novice at Cheltenham; has a decent shout down in grade Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €22,304 Shecouldbeanything 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 Jordan Gainford 11.2 5L 6th of 21 to You Wear It Well (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft 7/1 D.F. O’Regan 10.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Hauturiere (FR) 10.11 here 19 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 5f Yld 11/2 J.C. Gainford 10.11 6 1/2L 8L 3rd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.4 here 15 JAN 5rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy Jordan Gainford

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3.40pm RACE 1 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Still Ciel (Ire) 40

6 11-04

Owned by: Graiglore Limited

f Bay by Westerner - Graigace (Milan) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, striped cap Shane Fitzgerald 221-050 Bred by: Breandan Long Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Won a Thurles maiden hurdle in October but has been well-held in stronger company since Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €10,533 Still Ciel 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 Shane Fitzgerald 11.2 25L 15th of 21 to You Wear It Well (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft 16/1 HR114 Rachael Blackmore 10.7 7L 5th of 8 to Sa Fureur 11.3 THU 23 FEB nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 154yds Gd 33/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 10.10 37L last of 17fn, 22rn to Ballybawn Belter 10.0 LEP 5 FEB Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld

12 Walk With Paul (Fr) 30

TStrap, 7 11-04

Owned by: Mrs T Gaffney & Mrs Barbara Murphy

f Bay by Walk In The Park - Polyfirst (Poliglote) Colours: RED, black seams, black star on cap 24-134 Bred by: E A R L Haras de la Gisloterie Conor Brassil Martin Brassil KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Limerick maiden hurdle winner has run well in defeat since; needs to step-up on that form Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €12,340 Walk With Paul (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 119 13/8Fav HR121 C. Brassil 11.2 (H) (TS) 1 1/4L s/hd hd 4th to Deeply Superficial 11.0 LIM 26 MAR 6rn hdl 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR118 C. Brassil 10.11 (TS) hd 16L 3rd to Corbetts Cross 11.4 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn nov.hdl Grade 2 1m 7f 109yds Yld 11/10Fav C. Brassil 11.7 (TS) won 12L 15L from Roccos Inspiration 11.5 and Cool Legacy 11.3 LIM 31 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

13 Dame Rapide (Ire) 16

6 11-00

Owned by: E Habibovic

f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - River Beau (Galileo) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, large black spots, black spots on cap Phillip Enright 42700-4 Bred by: Danny Coogan James M Barrett KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Satisfactory hurdling debut for this yard recently; will need to step up hugely today Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 27 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €57,878 Dame Rapide 5 flat wins €34,810.00 66/1 P.T. Enright 11.5 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Golf Marin (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR 21rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 80/1 HR94 L.T. McAteer 8.11 54L 29th of 30 to Waterville 8.9 CUR 25 SEP 22 hcp (0-110)2m 124yds Yld 20/1 HR93 L.T. McAteer 9.9 28L 14th of 15 to Yaxeni (FR) 9.12 GAL 6 SEP 22 Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft

14 Enfranchise (Ire) 297

5 11-00

Owned by: Mrs A F Mee

f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Saoirse Abu (Mr Greeley) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap 833312- Bred by: Godolphin John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Well-bred mare won five times for Mark Johnston up to 1m4f; tough ask on hurdling debut Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 18 runs, 5 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €127,123 Enfranchise 5 flat wins €40,333.90 Andrew Breslin 8.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Get Shirty 9.8 HAYDOCK PARK 2 JUL 22 17rn hcp 1m 3f 175yds Sft Andrew Breslin 9.3 won 1 1/4L hd from Approachability (GB) 8.12 and Haunted Dream 8.9 PONTEFRACT 19 JUN 22 7rn hcp (0-95)1m 4f 5yds Gd /Frm 2min 38.6sec Andrew Breslin 9.2 1L 2L 3rd to Lord Protector (GER) 9.11 SANDOWN PARK 10 JUN 22 5rn hcp (71-90)1m 1f 209yds Gd Jody McGarvey

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4, 5, 12

LAST YEAR 1st Party Central, 2nd Instit, 3rd Brides Hill TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4 min. 2.7 sec GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Night And Day, 5 Saylavee, Shecouldbeanything, The Model Kingdom, 6 Nikini, 12 Ladybank, 14 Henning, 16 Popova, 20 Walk With Paul, 25 All About Lucy, Still Ciel, 40 Dame Rapide, Enfranchise, 100 Lucy Van Pelt

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 Night And Day

As the pick of Paul Townend, has to be respected even though she did a lot wrong last time in a Grade 1. However, there will be better value options here and THE MODEL KINGDOM is one of those. She saves her best form for this track and her Cheltenham run can be ignored. Nikini, Saylavee and Shecouldbeanything are similarly on comeback missions from Cheltenham. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing

Post

SELECTION: SHECOULDBEANYHTING 18

SELECTION: THE MODEL KINGDOM Next Best: Night And Day

The KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle Punchestown Festival 25 April 2023

The KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle Punchestown Racecourse Tuesday 25 April 2023 #LevelGround #InspiringTheFuture 19

4.15pm RACE 2

Trifecta Placepot

The KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1)

(Generously sponsored by KPMG) KPMG will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Race conditions A novice hurdle for five years old

Distance 2m100y

Declared 5

and upwards.

Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Diverge (GB) 42

TStrap, 5 11-12

Owned by: C Jones

g Chesnut by Frankel - Sparkling Beam (Nayef) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop 22-6-13 Bred by: George Strawbridge W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Just 2.75l behind Facile Vega in the Supreme Novices’; further improvement is likely Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €66,623 Diverge (GB) 1 flat win €13,500.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 C -- Handicap Rating 147 Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 (TS) 3 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Marine Nationale 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 10/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 23L 4 1/2L from Mon Coeur 11.12 and Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 30 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 10/1 D.E. Mullins 11.7 19L 6th of 27 to High Definition 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft Mr P W Mullins

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Facile Vega (Ire) 42

6 11-12

Owned by: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Quevega (Robin des Champs) Colours: RED, royal blue sleeves, red cap, royal blue star 1111-52 Bred by: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Fine effort but just beaten by a better horse in the Supreme Novices’; the one to beat Probable SP: 5/6 Career record 8 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 75 % Prize-money earned €267,575 Facile Vega 6 N.H. wins €244,218.10 C -- Handicap Rating 151 Paul Townend 11.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Marine Nationale 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 4/9Fav HR153 P. Townend 11.12 20L last of 5fn, 6rn to Il Etait Temps (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 2/9Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 4L 5L from Il Etait Temps (FR) 11.12 and Ashroe Diamond 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft Paul Townend

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Found A Fifty (Ire) 11

6 11-12

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Solskjaer - Fillmein (Gone Fishin) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Jordan Gainford 1-2-128 Bred by: Thomas Fahey Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Grade 2 runner-up was well below that form at Aintree recently and has to rebound Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €16,213 Found A Fifty 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 142 D. N. Russell 11.7 31L 8th of 12 to Inthepocket (GB) 11.7 AINTREE 14 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 103yds Gd /Sft 11/10Fav J.C. Gainford 11.4 hd 2nd to Corbetts Cross 11.4 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn nov.hdl Grade 2 1m 7f 109yds Yld 4/1 D.N. Russell 11.12 won 9 1/2L 15L from Parmenion (GB) 11.12 and Tag Man 11.12 FAIR 28 JAN 25rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

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Il Etait Temps (Fr) 42

Hood, 5 11-12

Owned by: Hollywood Syndicate & Barnane Stud

g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Une Des Sources (Dom Alco) Colours: YELLOW, purple stars, purple cap, yellow star Danny Mullins 5412-15 Bred by: Emmanuel Clayeux, S C Ecurie Couderc W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Keen and didn’t jump well in the Supreme Novices’; better than that and can’t ignore Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €139,525 Il Etait Temps (FR) 2 N.H. wins €94,400.00 -- Handicap Rating 148 Daniel Mullins 11.7 (H) 9L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Marine Nationale 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 14/1 HR144 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (H) won 9 1/2L nk from Inthepocket (GB) 11.12 and Dark Raven 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 9/1 HR137 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (H) 4L 2nd to Facile Vega 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft

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The KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

No Looking Back (Ire) 11

5 11-12

Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited

g Grey by Kingston Hill - Holy Vow (Luso) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Phillip Enright 1411-20 Bred by: R Busher Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Grade 2 winner was well below form at Aintree last time and has to rebound in a big way Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €40,868 No Looking Back 3 N.H. wins €33,335.00 Philip Enright 11.7 37L 10th of 12 to Inthepocket (GB) 11.7 AINTREE 14 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 103yds Gd /Sft 8/1 P.T. Enright 11.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Irish Point (FR) 11.1 NAAS 12 MAR 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 89yds Sft 3/1 P.T. Enright 11.0 won 2 3/4L from Brazil 11.3 LIM 29 DEC 22 2rn hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1 HOOD ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Mighty Potter, 2nd Gatsby Grey, 3rd Sir Gerhard TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4 min. 2.3 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-6 Facile Vega, 3 Diverge, Il Etait Temps, 16 Found A Fifty, No Looking Back

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

Though Facile Vega finished ahead of his stablemates DIVERGE and Il Etait Temps in the Supreme Novices’ at Cheltenham, there is no guarantee he will confirm that form.

Patrick Mullins’ mount could have more improvement in him and is likely to be able to dictate the pace today, so is taken to make all and upset the applecart. [Tyrone Molloy]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: DIVERGE Next Best: Facile Vega SELECTION: FACILE VEGA

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4.50pm RACE 3

Trifecta Placepot

The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle of €50,000 (Grade B)

(Generously sponsored by the Killashee Hotel) Killashee Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

Distance 2m100y

Declared 18

for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 20th April 2023 (150 = 11st 12lbs).

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Fils D’oudairies (Fr) 16

8 11-12

Owned by: C M Grech

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Pythie D’oudairies (Grand Tresor) Colours: BLACK, pink seams, pink & black halved sleeves, black cap, pink diamond Danny Gilligan (7) 552-014 Bred by: Cte Michel De Gigou Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Bit below his best at Cork last time but capable of going well under in-form claimer Probable SP: No Odds Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €106,013 Fils D’oudairies (FR) 3 N.H. wins €44,020.00 -- Handicap Rating 145 4/1 HR146 C. McGivern 11.0 2 1/4L 3 1/4L s/hd 4th to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.2 CK 9 APR 8rn hdl 2m Yld 4/1 HR142 D.N. Russell 11.2 won 3 1/2L 27L from Saint Sam (FR) 11.7 and Gatsby Grey (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld 3/1Fav HR137 D.N. Russell 11.5 50L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Final Orders (GB) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld

2

Cash Back (Fr) 16

Hood, 11 11-10

Owned by: Watch This Space Syndicate

g Bay by Linda’s Lad - Holding (Useful) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap K Callaghan (7) 320-232 Bred by: Mme Anne Baudrelle & M Jean-Marc Baudrelle W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Was 3.25l ahead of Fils D’Oudairies at Cork last time; can run well under in-form claimer Probable SP: No Odds Career record 25 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €123,899 Cash Back (FR) 4 N.H. wins €35,998.00 -- Handicap Rating 143 6/1 HR142 K. Callaghan 11.0 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.2 CK 9 APR 8rn hdl 2m Yld 8/1 HR140 J.B. Foley 11.12 (H) ns 2 1/2L 3rd to Carnfunnock 10.2 NAAS 12 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 20/1 HR140 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (H) 10L 2nd to Echoes In Rain (FR) 10.10 NAAS 29 JAN 6rn hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 151yds Sft

3

Lucky Max (GER) 16

7 11-10

Owned by: Donnchadh Doyle

g Bay by Maxios - Little Wonder (Desert Prince) Colours: WHITE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Mr R James (7) 5-14824 Bred by: Frau M u W Lohmann Sean Thomas Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Running with credit over further lately and is a player under a leading amateur Probable SP: No Odds Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €50,968 Lucky Max (GER) 4 N.H. wins €35,400.00 -- Handicap Rating 143 10/1 HR142 C. McGivern 11.5 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld 7/1 HR138 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.5 ns 2nd to Carnfunnock 10.2 NAAS 12 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 22/1 HR138 Mr R. James 11.4 10L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld

4

Brazil (Ire) 20

5 11-09

Owned by: John P McManus

c Bay by Galileo - Dialafara (Anabaa) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 13212-0 Mark Walsh Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Padraig Roche KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Beaten in testing ground at Lmerick over Christmas; this better ground should suit Probable SP: No Odds Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €113,660 Brazil 1 flat win €9,735.00 3 N.H. wins €80,435.40 -- Handicap Rating 142 5/1 HR83 J.A. Heffernan 10.2 5 1/4L 10th of 16 to Cristal Clere 10.0 LEP 5 APR hcp (50-85)1m 2f Hvy 2/9Fav HR142 M.P. Walsh 11.3 2 3/4L 2nd to No Looking Back 11.0 LIM 29 DEC 22 2rn hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy 15/8 HR142 M.P. Walsh 10.13 won 3 1/2L 6L from Fil Dor (FR) 11.8 and Prairie Dancer 11.6 NAAS 12 NOV 22 4rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld/Sft

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The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Grand Roi (Fr) 41

Blinkers, 7 11-07

Owned by: Bective Stud

g Bay by Spanish Moon - Ultra D’anjou (Nononito) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Corey McGivern (7) 32fp-79 Bred by: Gildas Vaillant Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Not disgraced in the Coral Cup last time and takes a sharp drop in trip with blinkers on Probable SP: No Odds Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €62,666 Grand Roi (FR) 4 N.H. wins €36,325.80 -- Handicap Rating 140 Corey McGivern 11.0 (CP) 14L 9th of 20fn, 26rn to Langer Dan 11.4 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 14/1 HR144 J.C. Gainford 11.3 (CP) 16L 7th of 8 to Blazing Khal 11.8 NAV 12 FEB hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Gd/Yld 15/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Gentlemansgame (GB) 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 22 6rn beg.ch 2m 5f Sft

6

Merlin Giant (Fr) 142

6 11-07

Owned by: Mrs A F Mee

g Bay by Camelot - Moon Giant (Giant’s Causeway) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap -72141- Bred by: Mme Ilse Smits Emmet Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Raised 13lb for valuable Fairyhouse handicap win in December but is still respected Probable SP: No Odds Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €84,011 Merlin Giant (FR) 3 N.H. wins €75,520.00 -- Handicap Rating 140 9/2 HR127 D. Meyler 10.13 won 2 1/2L 3L from Pinkerton 11.5 and Icare Allen (FR) 11.12 FAIR 4 DEC 22 17rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 9/2 HR127 B. Hayes 11.9 4 1/2L 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Ballyadam Destiny (GB) 9.12 GAL 29 OCT 22 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Sft/Hvy 100/30 D. Meyler 11.12 (H) won 4L 13L from Hubrisko (FR) 11.12 and Rexem 11.12 GAL 30 JUL 22 17rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Sft Donagh Meyler

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Path D’oroux (Fr) 39

TStrap, 6 11-04

Owned by: French Connection Partnership

g Bay by Coastal Path - Belle Du Bresil (Blue Bresil) DARK GREEN, yellow braces, yellow & dark green striped sleeves, yellow & dark green hooped cap Colours: 11p4-1p Bred by: M David Giraudeau & M Philippe Moreau Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Questions now after being pulled-up in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €29,235 Path D’oroux (FR) 3 N.H. wins €26,255.00 C -- Handicap Rating 137 Keith Donoghue 11.0 p.u. in race won by Faivoir (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 24rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft 3/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 won 4 3/4L 34L from Ifiwerearichman 10.13 and Glamorgan Duke 10.9 NAV 21 JAN 6rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 170yds Sft 50/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 4L 5L 19L 4th to Facile Vega 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft Keith Donoghue

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Annexation (Fr) 51

TStrap, 7 11-00

Owned by: South Ros Racing Syndicate

g Bay by Wootton Bassett - Scarlet Sonnet (Invincible Spirit) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & yellow striped sleeves, red cap Mike O’Connor (5) p658-03 Bred by: Ecurie Skymarc Farm Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Never nearer 12l third in a Wexford handicap hurdle last time and has some work to do Probable SP: No Odds Career record 32 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €56,532 Annexation (FR) 3 flat wins €19,175.00 2 N.H. wins €19,470.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 11/1 HR133 M.P. O’Connor 11.6 (TS) 10L 1 3/4L 3rd to Doyen Ta Win 10.0 WEX 5 MAR 7rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld 9/1 HR78 W.J. Lee 9.7 (TS) 12L 12th of 14 to Ransom (GB) 9.9 DUN 20 JAN Ext hcp 1m Std 50/1 HR135 M.P. O’Connor 11.2 (TS) 24L 8th of 14 to Winter Fog 11.1 LEP 27 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

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Tax For Max (GER) 17

TStrap, 6 11-00

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Maxios - Tomato Finish (Starborough) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 031-605 Bred by: Gestut Etzean Daryl Jacob W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Was a close third in this race last year off 2lb lower; has to better his last two runs Probable SP: No Odds Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €69,731 Tax For Max (GER) 1 flat win €11,000.00 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00 C -- Handicap Rating 133 14/1 HR134 P. Townend 11.8 (TS) 18L 5th of 16 to Monbeg Park(disq) 11.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 90yds Yld Daniel Mullins 11.0 (TS) 43L 18th of 20fn, 26rn to Langer Dan 11.4 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 12/1 HR135 D.A. Jacob 11.4 (TS) 7 3/4L 6th of 14fn, 17rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld

10 Bialystok (Ire) 58

Hood, 5 10-11

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Zoffany - Deauville Shower (High Chaparral) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Danny Mullins 12/-341 Bred by: T Storme & T Lohest W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT All out to win a Naas maiden; has to improve on that tackling this company; hood tried Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €85,343 Bialystok 3 flat wins €34,400.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 2/1Fav P. Townend 11.12 won hd 4 1/2L from Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.7 and Valsorpresa (GB) 11.12 NAAS 26 FEB 21rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 109yds Yld 5/6Fav P. Townend 11.12 nk 3L 9L 4th to Coolmeen Park 10.13 THU 9 FEB 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 132yds Gd/Yld 5/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 4 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Sa Fureur 11.12 here 15 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 25

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4.50pm RACE 3 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

11 Glan (Ire) 214

Hood, 8 10-11

Owned by: John P McManus

f Chesnut by Getaway - Fleur (Perugino) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em green cap, white star 51p04p- Bred by: K McManus Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Close fourth in the Galway Hurdle; goes well fresh and has a chance; best on good ground Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €110,227 Glan 4 N.H. wins €78,470.00 C -- Handicap Rating 130 11/2 HR131 M.P. Walsh 11.0 (H) p.u. in race won by Magnor Glory 10.1 LIST 23 SEP 22 17rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd 33/1 HR130 L.P. Dempsey 10.12 (H) 3/4L 2 1/2L nk 4th to Tudor City 10.11 GAL 28 JUL 22 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Gd 8/1 HR130 M.P. Walsh 11.6 (H) 67L last of 15fn, 16rn to Celestial Horizon 10.11 KILL 15 MAY 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Gd Luke Dempsey

12 Telecon (GB) 15

Hood, 6 10-11

Owned by: Patrick K McCarthy

g Brown by Telescope - Lecon Benefique (Beneficial) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & MAROON CHECK, hooped sleeves, maroon cap, royal blue diamonds 34184-1 Bred by: Julie Thomas Mark Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won a Fairyhouse novices’ handicap last time; raised 10lb but has to be considered Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €19,563 Telecon (GB) 2 N.H. wins €17,995.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 14/1 HR120 R.A. Doyle 11.9 (H) won 4 1/2L 3/4L from Ages Of Man 10.7 and Gordons Aura 10.6 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/ Sft 7/2 HR120 R.A. Doyle 11.5 (H) 6 1/2L 2L 3/4L 4th to Lieutenant Highway 11.4 BELW 23 AUG 22 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 9/1 R.A. Doyle 11.6 (H) 14L 8th of 9 to Flaming Moon 11.2 GAL 26 JUL 22 nov.hdl Listed 2m 110yds Gd Ricky Doyle

13 Man O Work (Ire) 45

5 10-09

Owned by: C J O’Reilly

g Bay by Workforce - Ceuta (Henrythenavigator) Colours: BLACK, red spots, black cap, red spots Cian Cullinan (7) 5274-fp Bred by: Charles O’Reilly P G Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Pulled-up in testing ground at Sandown last time but can be forgiven that and be involved Probable SP: No Odds Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €31,564 Man O Work 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 128 Will Kennedy 11.3 p.u. in race won by Iceo (FR) 11.3 SANDOWN PARK 11 MAR 16rn hcp hdl Grade C 1m 7f 216yds Hvy 10/1 HR129 Cian Cullinan 10.5 fell in race won by Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld 8/1 HR129 Cian Cullinan 10.8 2 1/2L 3L 3L 4th to Merlin Giant (FR) 10.13 FAIR 4 DEC 22 17rn Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft

14 One Last Tango (Ire) 76

6 10-05

Owned by: John P McManus

g Chesnut by Ocovango - Slogan (Kris Kin) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap Charlie O’Dwyer (7) 58113-2 Bred by: Mr B Gahan Eoin Griffin KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Solid runs in defeat last two starts but needs a bit more back from a break Probable SP: No Odds Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €29,158 One Last Tango 3 N.H. wins €19,470.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 124 1/1Fav HR120 A.P. Kelly 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Henning 10.13 FAIR 8 FEB 5rn nov.hdl 2m Yld 3/1Fav HR119 M.P. Walsh 10.5 6 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Winter Fog 11.1 LEP 27 DEC 22 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 2/1Fav HR109 M.P. Walsh 11.7 won 4L 3 1/4L from Rodney Bay 11.8 and Magheralin Mick 11.4 WEX 31 OCT 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 100yds Hvy

15 Tekao (Fr) 42

Hood, 4 10-03

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Doctor Dino - Texaloula (Kendor) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, qtd cap 131-30 Simon Torrens Bred by: S C E A des Prairies, M Benoit Jeffroy & M Thomas Jeffroy W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Below form after a bad mistake at Cheltenham and is taking on his elders today Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €30,569 Tekao (FR) 1 flat win €8,000.00 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 130 Mark Walsh 11.5 (H) 34L 19th of 20fn, 21rn to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.6 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Sft 16/1 HR121 M.P. Walsh 11.0 (H) 2 1/2L 10L 3rd to Gala Marceau (FR) 10.7 LEP 4 FEB 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 10/11Fav M.P. Walsh 11.0 won 1/2L 3 3/4L from Ascending 11.0 and Goodie Two Shoes 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 22 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

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The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

16 Hey Johnny (Ire) 17

6 10-01

Owned by: Joseph M Fitzpatrick

g Bay by Worthadd - Faanan Aldaar (Authorized) Colours: WHITE, black star, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap p-41530 Bred by: Keatingstown Bloodstock Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Has to bounce back from a poor Fairyhouse run last time Probable SP: No Odds Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €39,773 Hey Johnny 4 N.H. wins €27,730.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120 11/1 HR121 Rachael Blackmore 10.9 40L 10th of 16 to Monbeg Park(disq) 11.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 90yds Yld 4/1 HR120 D.E. Mullins 11.3 5L hd 3rd to Little Mixup 10.7 NAAS 26 FEB 18rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 109yds Yld 12/1 HR119 D.E. Mullins 10.3 6 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 17rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld Jack Foley

17 Captains Nephew (Ire) 17

TStrap, 6 10-00

Owned by: T J Doran

g Chesnut by Mahler - Drumbug (Germany) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red star on cap Darragh O’Keeffe 8357-16 Bred by: Mr Brendan Nolan P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 20l in a Fairyhouse handicap last time; has work to do from 1lb out of the handicap Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €8,448 Captains Nephew 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 14/1 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 (TS) 19L 6th of 16 to Monbeg Park(disq) 11.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 90yds Yld 17/2 HR108 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) won 18L 2 1/2L from Clodders Dream (GB) 11.12 and Castle Field Boy 11.12 CLON 16 FEB 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 33/1 HR109 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.5 (TS) 17L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Green Glory 10.7 LEP 29 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft

18 Watch The Weather (GB) 16

TStrap, 7 10-00

Owned by: Sean Connors

g Bay by Kayf Tara - Tinker’s Burrow (Presenting) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange disc, white sleeves, orange cap Rachael Blackmore 12p20-9 Bred by: Mrs Judy Wilson R P Cody KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Is capable if back to his best even from 1lb out of the handicap Probable SP: No Odds Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €22,340 Watch The Weather (GB) 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 118 16/1 HR119 D. Meyler 10.3 (TS) 22L 9th of 11fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld 10/1 HR119 Rachael Blackmore 10.5 (TS) 35L 11th of 16fn, 17rn to Merlin Giant (FR) 10.13 FAIR 4 DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Sft 8/1 HR116 Rachael Blackmore 10.0 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Nibiru 10.1 DRYL 5 NOV 22 11rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 190yds Sft HOOD ON No. 2, 10, 11, 12, 15 BLINKERS ON No. 5 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7, 8, 9, 17, 18 Long Handicap: Captains Nephew 9-13 (139), Watch The Weather (GB) 9-13 (139)

LAST YEAR 1st Felix Desjy, 2nd Farout, 3rd Tax For Max TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-4 TIME 4 min. 3.8 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5 Bialystok, 6 Tekao, 13-2 Merlin Giant, 8 Tax For Max, 10 Cash Back, 11 One Last Tango, 12 Grand Roi, Telecon, 14 Fils D’oudairies, 18 Annexation, Brazil, Captains Nephew, Glan, Path D’oroux, 20 Hey Johnny, Watch The Weather, 22 Lucky Max, 33 Man O Work

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

This looks very tricky but a chance is taken on GLAN in the hope that the ground dries out enough for her. She is at her best when fresh and a repeat of her Galway Hurdle fourth last year would do here. Old Cash Back can still go a bit and is a player, along with Fils D’Oudairies, while Merlin Giant, Bialystock and Telecon are respected.

[Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GLAN Next Best: Cash Back SELECTION: BIALYSTOK

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5.25pm RACE 4

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The William Hill Champion Steeplechase of €300,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Drogheda Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) William Hill will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, €150 to the winning groom and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €177,000 Second €60,000 Third €30,000 Fourth €15,000 Fifth €9,000 Sixth €6,000 Race conditions A steeplechase for five years old

Declared 6

Distance 2m

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

and upwards.

2m

Weights 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

1

TStrap, 8 11-12

Blue Lord (Fr) 40

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Blue Bresil - Lorette (Cachet Noir) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 3111-28 Bred by: Mme Joelle Morruzzi & Mme Raymonde Demaison W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Disappointed twice since Leopardstown Christmas win; likely strong pace here will suit Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 17 runs, 8 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 47 % Prize-money earned €377,370 Blue Lord (FR) 1 flat win €3,750.00 7 N.H. wins €297,655.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 165 Paul Townend 11.10 (TS) 18L 8th of 9 to Envoi Allen (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft 1/4Fav HR167 P. Townend 11.12 (TS) 7L 2nd to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 2/1 HR159 D.A. Jacob 11.12 (TS) won 11L 3L from Captain Guinness 11.12 and Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld Daryl Jacob

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Chacun Pour Soi (Fr) 16

11 11-12

Owned by: Mrs S Ricci

g Bay by Policy Maker - Kruscyna Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap u23-393 Bred by: D Berland Danny Mullins W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT 2021 winner but age clearly catching up with him and hard to fancy Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 21 runs, 9 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €726,084 Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 9 N.H. wins €586,372.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 157 100/30 HR157 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Bachasson (FR) 11.0 CK 9 APR 5rn chse Grade 3 3m Yld Daniel Mullins 11.10 29L last of 9 to Envoi Allen (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft 9/4 HR167 P. Townend 11.12 6L 12L 3rd to Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 11.12 THU 22 JAN 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 78yds Yld

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Energumene (Fr) 41

9 11-12

Owned by: Tony Bloom

g Brown by Denham Red - Olinight (April Night) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap 2111-31 Bred by: M Christophe Dubourg Paul Townend W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s winner the undisputed champion 2m chaser and the one they all have to beat Probable SP: 2/5 Career record 14 runs, 11 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 78 % Prize-money earned €988,807 Energumene (FR) 11 N.H. wins €961,421.50 CD -- Handicap Rating 176 Paul Townend 11.10 won 10L 24L from Captain Guinness 11.10 and Greaneteen (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 7rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft Paul Townend 11.10 hd 6 1/2L 3rd to Editeur du Gite (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 28 JAN 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 62yds Sft 1/9Fav HR176 P. Townend 12.0 won 15L 25L from Epson Du Houx (FR) 11.4 and Born By The Sea 11.4 CK 11 DEC 22 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 160yds Yld/Sft

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Gentleman De Mee (Fr) 79

H,T, 7 11-12

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Koeur De Mee (Video Rock) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 11u46-1 Bred by: M Andre Marcel Pommerai,Mme Aurelie Pommerai,Mme Gwenaelle Barre Pommerai&Mme Anne-Charline Pommerai W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Impressed at Leopardstown; similar conditions likely here so could go well Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 14 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €228,098 Gentleman De Mee (FR) 5 N.H. wins €204,285.70 D -- Handicap Rating 167 15/2 HR158 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (H) (TS) won 7L 3 3/4L from Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 and Sceau Royal (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 7/1 HR160 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (H) (TS) 41L 6th of 7 to Blue Lord (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 22 chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld A. Coleman 11.10 (H) (TS) 9L 6L 1 1/4L 4th to Edwardstone (GB) 11.10 SANDOWN PARK 3 DEC 22 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 119yds Gd /Sft Mark Walsh

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The William Hill Champion Steeplechase (Grade 1) COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

5

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Rebel Gold (Ire) 58

TStrap, 10 11-12 Owned by: T H Stanley & Michael O’Dowd & Ms Ann P Nolan & R Kennedy

g Bay by Gold Well - Julia’s Girl (Definite Article) ORANGE & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue Colours: Denis O’Regan star on cap 652-151 Bred by: Jarliath McCarthy Patrick T Foley CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Veteran in the form of his life but faces an altogether different calibre of opponent here Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 28 runs, 5 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €115,010 Rebel Gold 5 N.H. wins €84,370.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 145 5/2 HR144 D.F. O’Regan 11.1 (TS) won nk 3 3/4L from Coeur Sublime 11.1 and Battleoverdoyen 11.1 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn chse Grade 3 2m Yld 7/1 HR144 D.F. O’Regan 11.12 (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Final Orders (GB) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 1f Yld 5/1 HR136 D.F. O’Regan 10.4 (TS) won 9L 4L from Dunvegan (FR) 11.7 and Epson Du Houx (FR) 11.1 FAIR 14 JAN 11rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

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Magic Daze (Ire) 39

TStrap, 7 11-05

Owned by: Robcour

f Bay by Doyen - Magic Maze (Gamut) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star 8122-1r Bred by: Sunnyhill Stud Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Mare faces by far her stiffest task to-date and unlikely to get her own way in front Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €92,515 Magic Daze 4 N.H. wins €59,295.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 146 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 (TS) ref. in race won by Impervious 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 9rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 127yds Sft 9/4 HR145 Rachael Blackmore 10.11 (TS) won 3 3/4L 5 1/2L from Dinoblue (FR) 10.7 and Minx Tiara 10.11 NAAS 11 FEB 6rn chse Listed 2m Yld 5/1 HR143 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Sil Ver Klass (FR) 10.0 FAIR 3 DEC 22 11rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 165yds Gd/Yld Rachael Blackmore

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 5, 6 H,T ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Energumene, 2nd Chacun Pour So, 3rd Envoi Allen TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4 min. 8.2 sec GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 2-5 Energumene, 9-2 Gentleman De Mee, 13-2 Blue Lord, 20 Chacun Pour Soi, 25 Magic Daze, 33 Rebel Gold

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 good-class renewal in which there should be plenty of pace on and last year’s winner ENERGUMENE can’t be opposed. Gentleman De Mee could be the one to follow him home although the strong pace could well see an improved performance from Blue Lord. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ENERGUMENE Next Best: Gentleman De Mee

SELECTION: ENERGUMENE

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6.00pm RACE 5

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The Goffs Defender Bumper of €100,000

(Guaranteed by Goffs Bloodstock Sales LTD) Goffs Defender will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four and five

Licensed Trainer by Wednesday, 22nd March, 2023 will be automatically struck out of this race.

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

Declared 17

years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one, two or three I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races and which had been catalogued in the Goffs Land Rover National Hunt Sale of June 7th, 8th and 9th, 2022 (Lots 1-715 inclusive) and have been declared by Goffs Bloodstock Sales Ltd. as being eligible to enter and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale. Horses which do not have a registered name and are not Returned In Training with a

COLOURS / RIDER

Distance 2m100y

Winning Post Startpoint

2m 100yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Brave Fortune (Ire)

4 11-06

Owned by: Linda Mulcahy

g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Rachel’s Star (Presenting) Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, white stars on sleeves, quartered cap Mr P A King (5) Bred by: The Beeches Stud Ltd P M J Doyle TIPPERARY Vendor: Ballincurrig House Stud (Property of Mrs Fiona Magee) Buyer: Suirview Stables Price: €115,000 RACING POST VERDICT 115,000Euros 3yo from a respected source Probable SP: 14/1

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Brennus Lescribaa (Fr)

4 11-06

Owned by: Lyreen Syndicate

g Bay by Doctor Dino - Anoaita Lescribaa (Balko) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap Bred by: MME Pascale Lafitte & M Louis Lafitte Gordon Elliott MEATH Vendor: Peter Nolan Bloodstock Buyer: Aidan O’Ryan/Gordon Elliott Price: €82,000 RACING POST VERDICT One of a sextet from the Elliott yard; market likely best guide Probable SP: 25/1 Mr D G Lavery

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Dreamings Free (Ire) 62

4 11-06

Owned by: Mrs Janeanne O’Neill

g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Ittimetogo (Germany) Colours: PINK, pink cap, orange star Mr P J O’Neill (7) Bred by: Mr Paul O’Neill John F O’Neill CLARE 8 Vendor: Ralahine Stud Buyer: Not Sold RACING POST VERDICT Never sighted when well beaten on C&D debut in February; easily passed over Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 1 runs Dreamings Free 100/1 Mr P.J. O’Neill 11.3 28L 8th of 10 to Speculatrix (GB) 10.12 here 22 FEB Bumper 2m Yld

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Farland (Ire)

4 11-06

Owned by: Sean Thomas Doyle

g Bay by Getaway - Askanna (Old Vic) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow stars, red cap Mr D O’Connor Bred by: J Asple Sean Thomas Doyle WEXFORD Vendor: Oak Tree Farm Buyer: Monbeg Stables Price: €100,000 RACING POST VERDICT 100,000Euros buy; encouraging jockey booking Probable SP: 12/1

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Milo Lises (Fr)

4 11-06

Owned by: N D Kennelly

g Brown by Storm The Stars - Anne Of Brittany (King’s Best) Colours: ORANGE, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds on cap Bred by: M Antoine Cabaret & Mme Servane Crespel Vendor: Treannahow Stables Buyer: Aubrey McMahon Price: €55,000 RACING POST VERDICT First of two runners for the champion trainer and has to be respected Probable SP: 9/1 Miss J Townend

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The Goffs Defender Bumper COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

6

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Muskerry Rock (Ire)

4 11-06

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

g Bay by Shirocco - One Treasure (Mahler) Colours: YELLOW & RED CHEVRONS, hooped cap Bred by: Timothy Considine M F Morris TIPPERARY Vendor: Tally Ho Stud Buyer: Brendan Bashford Bloodstock Price: €35,000 RACING POST VERDICT Out of a half-sister to Monksland; market support would be interesting Probable SP: 14/1

Mr Pat Taaffe (7)

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No Turn Unstoned (GB)

4 11-06

Owned by: Oghill House Stud Limited

g Bay by Sea The Stars - Step Lightly (Danehill Dancer) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white cross sashes & sleeves, red cap Mr J H Williamson (7) Bred by: J K Beckitt & Son Gordon Elliott MEATH Vendor: Peter Nolan Bloodstock Buyer: Aidan O’Ryan / Gordon Elliott Price: €50,000 RACING POST VERDICT Flat-bred one of the lesser likely of the Elliott sextet on jockey bookings Probable SP: 33/1

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Nouvotic (Fr) 72

Hood, 4 11-06

Owned by: R S Brookhouse

g Bay by Morandi - Licky Star (Key of Luck) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap Mr D Roche (5) Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD Bred by: M Julien Merienne, S C Ecurie Ades-Hazan & MME Geraldine Henochsberg 2 Vendor: Lakefield Farm Buyer: Milestone Bloodstock Price: €42,000 RACING POST VERDICT Points’ second made 90,000GBP at Tattersalls Cheltenham Sales; hooded for Rules debut Probable SP: 10/1 Nouvotic (FR) (PtoP) 7/2 D G Lavery 2nd to Undeniable Alibi (FR) PUNCHESTOWN 12-FEB-23 9r8f Mdn 2m 4f Gd/Yld

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Predators Gold (Fr)

4 11-06

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

g Bay by Masked Marvel - Shabby Gold (Irish Wells) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap Bred by: S A R l Igep Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges W P Mullins CARLOW Vendor: Treannahow Stables Buyer: H Kirk / W P Mullins Price: €100,000 RACING POST VERDICT Masked Marvel gelding seemingly the Mullins’ pick so has to be respected Probable SP: 9/2 Mr P W Mullins

10 Remember’hesmine (Ire)

4 11-06

Owned by: Mrs Siobhain Fahey

g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Amillionmemories (Jammaal) Colours: WHITE, emerald green stars, white sleeves, quartered cap Mr A P Fahey (7) Bred by: Paul Fahey Vendor: Peter Nolan Bloodstock Buyer: Not Sold RACING POST VERDICT Probable SP:

11 Sirekoff (Ire)

P G Fahey KILDARE

4 11-06

Owned by: Forever Never Syndicate

g Bay by Sholokhov - What A Breeze (Naheez) Colours: MAROON, white seams, white armlet, white cap Mr T Hamilton Bred by: Peter and Ann Downes Vendor: Monanore Stables Buyer: Sean Hanlon Price: €22,000 RACING POST VERDICT Related to some useful winners; worth a market look Probable SP: 25/1

12 Step Out (Ire) 17

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

4 11-06

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Walk In The Park - Knockcroghery (Pelder) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Bred by: Mr J Nicholson S R B Crawford ANTRIm 4 Vendor: Baroda Stud Buyer: Highflyer Bloodstock Price: €50,000 RACING POST VERDICT Joint-favourite, ordinary fourth on point-to-point debut at Loughanmore early this month Probable SP: 20/1 Mr S Crawford

Step Out

13 Tactical Affair (Fr)

4 11-06

Owned by: Caldwell Construction Ltd

g Chesnut by No Risk At All - Codrina (Sicyos) Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap Mr J J Codd Bred by: M Gheorghe Codre Gordon Elliott MEATH Vendor: Moanmore Stables Buyer: Vendor (€95,000) RACING POST VERDICT Jamie Codd booked so major respect from a yard with a fine recent record in this race Probable SP: 9/2

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6.00pm RACE 5 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

14 Western Fold (Ire)

4 11-06

Owned by: Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd & Dee L’Estrange

g Bay by Westerner - Fieldtown (Anshan) Colours: WHITE, royal blue stars, red sleeves, white diabolo, white cap, red star Bred by: Martin J Dibbs Gordon Elliott MEATH Vendor: Peter Nolan Bloodstock Buyer: Bobby O’Ryan / Gordon Elliott Price: €82,000 RACING POST VERDICT Westerner gelding; other of Elliott runners make more appeal Probable SP: 20/1 Mr B O’Neill

15 Aruntothequeen (Ire)

4 10-13

Owned by: J P O’Flaherty & Mark E Phelan

f Bay/Brown by Milan - Burn And Turn (Flemensfirth) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star Miss A B O’Connor (3) Bred by: Mary M Brennan Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Vendor: Rathmore Stud Buyer: Jessica Harrington Price: €150,000 RACING POST VERDICT Nicely-bred filly and good jockey booking for in-form local yard Probable SP: 8/1

16 Speculatrix (GB) 62

4 10-13

Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

f Bay by No Risk At All - Scorpio Queen (Scorpion) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Mr H C Swan (5) Bred by: Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Gordon Elliott MEATH V 1 Vendor: Mill House Stud Buyer: Gordon Elliott Racing Price: €115,000 V RACING POST VERDICT Got home narrowly in C&D bumper in February (yielding); obvious appeal from top yard Probable SP: 4/1 V Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,195 Speculatrix (GB) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 C V House 4/6Fav Mr H.C. Swan 10.12 won nk 1/2L from The Correction 11.3 and Dollar Nolimit (FR) 11.3 here 22 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Yld C

17 Weseekherthere (Ire) 17

4 10-13

Owned by: Dee L’Estrange & Mrs Caren Walsh

f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Rhythm Nation (Jeremy) Colours: ORANGE, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue sleeves, orange seams, dark blue cap, orange diamond Bred by: Kildaragh Stud Gordon Elliott MEATH 4 Vendor: Glending Stables Buyer: Bobby O’Ryan / Gordon Elliott Price: €25,000 RACING POST VERDICT Debut promise over hurdles recently so not one to rule out here Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €600 Weseekherthere 40/1 D.F. O’Regan 10.9 4 1/4L 3L 18L 4th to Canal End 11.12 FAIR 8 APR 24rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

Mr J L Gleeson (7)

HOODVONHouse No. 8 & Motor Insurance V Business Insurance LASTVYEAR 1st Absolute Notions, 2nd Miss Agusta,V3rd Nucky& Johnson Shop Office Insurance Health Insurance TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-6 TIME 4 min. 1.2 sec. GOING Good - Yielding V Life Insurance

BETTING FORECAST 4 Speculatrix, 9-2 Predators Gold, Tactical Affair, 8 Aruntothequeen, 9 Milo Lises, 10 Nouvotic, 12 Farland, Weseekherthere, 14 Brave Fortune, Muskerry Rock, 20 Step Out, Western Fold, 25 Brennus Lescribaa, Sirekoff, 33 No Turn Unstoned, Remember’Hesmine, 150 Dreamings Free

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by Dooley Insurance Group) Dooley Insurance Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Sixth €2,500 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for five

Declared 6

Distance 3m60y

Winning Post Startpoint Open ditch Fence

years old and upwards.

3m 60yds

Weights 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

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Appreciate It (Ire) 16

TStrap, 9 11-10

Owned by: Miss M A Masterson

g Bay by Jeremy - Sainte Baronne (Saint des Saints) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, striped cap Paul Townend 61-1343 Bred by: Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Impressive chasing start has stuttered of late; tongue tie tried and first attempt at 3m Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 14 runs, 8 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 57 % Prize-money earned €328,668 Appreciate It 8 N.H. wins €274,096.30 C -- Handicap Rating 152 100/30 HR152 P. Townend 11.10 1/2L 4 1/4L 3rd to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 9 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 170yds Yld/Sft Paul Townend 11.7 3 1/4L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 168yds Sft 11/8Fav P. Townend 11.12 10L ns 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

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Classic Getaway (Ire) 150

7 11-10

Owned by: Cheveley Park Stud

g Brown by Getaway - Classic Magic (Classic Cliche) Colours: RED, white sash, white cap Danny Mullins 21p2D1- Bred by: Daniel Fogarty W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Gowran maiden winner in November should relish this stamina test; respected Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €25,144 Classic Getaway 3 N.H. wins €22,125.00 C 8/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 won 2 3/4L 27L from Minella Cocooner 11.12 and Whatdeawant 11.12 GOW 26 NOV 22 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 5/1 D.E. Mullins 11.10 disq nk 2nd to Crosshill 11.10 here 27 APR 22 9rn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.8 p.u. in race won by The Nice Guy 11.8 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 22 16rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft

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Feronily (Ire) 16

6 11-10

Owned by: Paul Byrne

g Bay by Getaway - Vickeeto (Old Vic) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap Donagh Meyler 12-3412 Bred by: Thomas F O’Brien Emmet Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Fine recent chase debut for one so inexperienced; trip/ground to suit so respected Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €28,726 Feronily 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 7/4 D. Meyler 10.10 3 1/4L 2nd to Bachasson (FR) 11.0 CK 9 APR 5rn chse Grade 3 3m Yld 1/6Fav D. Meyler 11.12 won 6 1/2L 4 1/2L from Linden Arden 11.12 and Itstimetomoveon 11.12 LIM 26 MAR 8rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy Donagh Meyler 11.5 1 3/4L 6L s/hd 4th to Nemean Lion (GER) 11.5 KELSO 4 MAR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 2f 25yds Gd /Sft

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James Du Berlais (Fr) 16

7 11-10

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Chesnut by Muhtathir - King’s Daughter (King’s Theatre) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 2/-1664 Bred by: M Jean-Marc Lucas Daryl Jacob W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Well held all three attempts in Grade company; another stiff task awaits here Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 19 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €380,330 James Du Berlais (FR) 5 N.H. wins €186,010.00 -- Handicap Rating 148 12/1 HR149 D.A. Jacob 11.10 1/2L 4 1/4L 18L 4th to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 9 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 170yds Yld/Sft D. Jacob 11.7 9L 6th of 7 to Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 168yds Sft 7/2 D.A. Jacob 11.10 31L last of 6 to Mighty Potter (FR) 11.10 LEP 5 FEB nov.ch Grade 1 2m 5f 44yds Yld

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The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1) COLOURS

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Journey With Me (Ire) 44

7 11-10

Owned by: Robcour

g Chesnut by Mahler - Kilbarry Demon (Bob’s Return) Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star Rachael Blackmore f7f1-21 Bred by: Con O’Keeffe Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Jumping still novicey and unproven over this far but progressing nicely Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 9 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 55 % Prize-money earned €57,135 Journey With Me 5 N.H. wins €51,035.00 -- Handicap Rating 151 8/13Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.0 won 3L 25L from Limerick Lace 10.7 and Flanking Maneuver 11.0 NAAS 12 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 9/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.0 1/2L 2nd to Impervious 11.1 here 15 JAN 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 3f 160yds Hvy 7/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won 13L 1 1/2L from Brides Hill 11.5 and Flame Bearer 11.12 NAAS 20 DEC 22 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Yld/ Sft

AINTREEAYRBALLINROBE BELLEWSTOWNBEVERLEY CARLISLECARTMELCATTERICK BRIDGECHELMSFORDCITY CHELTENHAMCLONMELCORK C U 6R RSirA Gerhard G H D(Ire) O 16W N R O Y A 8L11-10 by: Cheveley Park StudK D U N D A L K D O W NOwned P A T R I C g Bay by Jeremy - Faanan Aldaar (Authorized) E P S OColours: M RD Osash,W Ncap S E X E T E R ED, white royal blue Mr P W Mullins 113-192 Bred by: Keatingstown Bloodstock W P Mullins CARLOW FAIRYHOUSEGALWAYGOODWOOD RACING POST VERDICT Fairyhouse 2nd an improvement but didn’t exactly look to be crying out for a return to 3m Probable SP: 5/2 CareerG record placesN Strike-Rate 63 % R Prize-money earnedA €279,443 O11 runs,W7 wins,R10 A PA KH M I LT O N Sir Gerhard 7 N.H. wins €250,270.80 -- Handicap Rating 155 A R A Y O P Yld/Sft ARK 5/1 MrP P.W. Mullins 11.10 1/2LK 2nd to H Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIRD 9 APR 8rn nov.chC Grade 1K 2m 3f 170yds Paul Townend 11.7 46L 9th of 10 to The Real Whacker 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 3m 80yds Sft 1/6FavHUNTINGDONKELSOKEMPTON P. Townend 11.12 won 38L 99+L from Largy Debut 11.12 and Battle Of Mirbat 11.12 GOW 26 JAN 3rn beg.ch 2m Sft/Hvy TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1 PARKKILBEGGANKILLARNEY T O2ndW NAmbition, L E3rd IFuryCRoadE S T E R LASTL YEARA1st Y Capodanno, Lifetime TRAINER LastYrTrainer WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 6 min.

26.7 N sec. L GOING GoodE - Yielding L E O PA R D S T O W IM RICK BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Sir Gerhard, 7-2 L Appreciate It, Journey With Me, W 5 Classic Getaway, Feronily, L I S TO W E LU D LO M A R K12EJamesTDu Berlais RASENMUSSELBURGH RACE N6 PREDICTOR AASNAVANN E WVERDICT BURY RACE A wide-open contest in with NEWMARKETNOTTING Hmany A attempting M this trip for the first time. Appreciate It will P E R T H P O N Tneed E F R A C to jump a lot straighter but hasT a good chance ofR overturning Fairyhouse form with P U N C H E S T O WSir N E D C A R Gerhard over this trip. Journey With Me R O S C O M M O N Sis A SwayBbutUfacesRmuchYbetter goingL the Iright opposition thanS at Naas, S A N D O W N P Aonly RoneKproven L while I GFeronily Ois the at this trip, albeit he is very STRATFORD-ON-AVONTAUNTON inexperienced. Perhaps the answer could be CLASSIC GETAWAY, who finished strongly on THIRSKTHURLESTIPPERARY his chase debut over 2m4f and arrives here fresher than most.

TRAMOREWARWICKWETHERBY W E X FO R D W I N C ASELECTION: N TOCLASSIC N YO RK GETAWAY 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.)

[Alan Hewison] Source:

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A Brief History of Kildare Hunt Club

by David Mongey Chairman of Punchestown

It is recorded that the first steeplechase is said to have been the result of a wager in 1752 between Cornelius O’Callaghan and Edmund Blake, racing four miles over natural countryside from St. John’s Church, Bullevant and St. Mary’s Church Doneraile.

Through a finding in the National Library of the original members’s rule book of 1752, we can confirm it was in the same year that the Kildare Hunt Club was founded. Almost a century later in 1850 Punchestown became the official home of the Kildare National Hunt races known today as the Irish National Hunt Festival. Further records show that racing in Kildare, organised by the Kildare Hunt Club began in 1824; so what happened in the intervening time between then and the establishment of Punchestown as the home of Irish jump racing in 1850.

Exact information to early racing in Kildare is very scarce but it was the custom of the hunt members to organise race meetings for the gentleman farmers and army officers based at the Curragh, Newbridge, Kildare and Naas to indulge their taste for riding over typical Kildare country.

These racing meeting were held in various locations around the country. I found records of races held at Rathgorragh, just south of Kill Hill described as ‘an excellent course’. Further research showed other meetings were held at Kilcock, Corbally Harbour, Furness Wood, Rathcoole and Back Lane Naas.

The local press described the meeting in Naas favourably saying, “The course has been considerably improved since last year. ‘Tis situated about a half a mile outside the town at the back of the ruins of Jigginstown Castle, a little of the Newbridge Road. ‘This about a mile and a quarter in circumference and from the central elevation of the ground even the pedestrian could see the race all around” In 1837, as the local hunt races developed and the popularity of the sport increased within the local community, the much-coveted Kildare Hunt Cup was presented for a race of two miles over ‘sporting country’. It was won by a horse named Zephyr owned and ridden by a Mr. Lynch. The Hunt Cup currently resides in the National Museum at Collins Barracks, and it is the intention of Hunt Club to commission a replica trophy cup and present it at the National Hunt Festival in 2024 to mark the anniversary.

Another popular race in the same year was the Ponsonby Bowl, which was presented, in trust, by Frederick Ponsonby of Bishopscourt to Sir John Kennedy. The Ponsonby Bowl was a challenge cup for farmers and is a pre-curser to the Bishopscourt Cup, otherwise known locally as the “Farmers Race”.

As we approach 2024, preparations are underway to mark the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Kildare National Hunt Races. From relatively humble beginnings involving only a handful of participants, to what has become Ireland’s premier jump racing celebration, the essence remains the same. At the core of the Kildare Hunt races and indeed its progression into the Punchestown Festival that we know today, is the appreciation and recognition of the Irish affiliation with the horse, the countryside and the rich heritage from which it has evolved. The Kildare Hunt Club and its members are proud custodians of this wonderful history.

7.10pm RACE 7

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Winner €8,850 Second €3,000 Third €1,500 Fourth €750 Fifth €450 Sixth €300 Race conditions A steeplechase for † Certified

Weights 5-y-o 11st 5lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

Declared 12 1.

Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 5th October, 2019 and 19th April, 2023 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth, in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and have not won more than two steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters (over a special Bank/Chase Course).

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UP BANK

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LAUREL HEDGE

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RUBY’S DOUBLE

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AINTREE LAUREL

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DROP BANK

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DROP BANK

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THE OLD DOUBLE

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RISK OF THUNDER FENCE

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LAUREL BANK

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IN AND OUT

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THE GALWAY DOUBLE

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DROP FENCE

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AINTREE LAUREL

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RUBYS DOUBLE

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Michael’s Pick (Ire) 31

B,T, 9 11-12

Owned by: Mrs D A Love

g Chesnut by Presenting - Boragh Thyme (Simply Great) Colours: MAROON, emerald green striped sleeves, quartered cap 0p-4755 Bred by: Cathy Sammon Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Behind Vital Island in banks points’ races recently and was tailed-off in this last year Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €15,288 Michael’s Pick 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 (PtoP) 5/1 Ms C Skerry 26L 5th to Woodbrook Boy LISRONAGH 25-MAR-23 6r5f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 M J Love 13L 5th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 10/1 A Murphy 2 3/4L 7th to Vital Island KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 11r7f Open 3m 4f Yld/Sft Mr M J Love (7)

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Vital Island (Ire) 44

TStrap, 11 11-12

Owned by: R P O’Keeffe

g Bay by Trans Island - Persian Pearl (Hurricane Sky) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, mauve sash & sleeves, emerald green cap u53-311 Bred by: Mr Thomas Hughes R P O’Keeffe WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Won this last year; has won two open points’ at banks courses lately; solid chance again Probable SP: 6/4 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €18,412 Vital Island 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 CD (PtoP) 5/4FF T P Roche won 5L 2L from A Rated and Old Style Humor LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 7/4FF B O Walsh won s/hd from Space Cadet and The Red Menace KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 11r7f Open 3m 4f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 9/2 J W Hendrick 12L 3rd to Brain Power TYRELLA 28-JAN-23 8r6f Open 3m Gd Mr B O Walsh (7)

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Ballyday Star (Ire) 51

g Bay by Arcadio - Loggans Portrait (Portrait Gallery) Colours: YELLOW, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap Bred by: Mr J Walsh RACING POST VERDICT Struggling to win a maiden point’ and is out of his depth here Probable SP: 40/1 Mr B J Walsh (7)

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Owned by: J P Walsh

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Barry John Walsh WEXFORD

Ballyday Star (PtoP) 6/1 B J Walsh 11L 5th to Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) BORRIS HOUSE 05-MAR-23 10r6f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 3/1 B J Walsh p.u. in race won by Happy Victory (FR) TINAHELY 08-JAN-23 7r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/1 B J Walsh 22L 5th to Clody Flyer BORRIS HOUSE 11-DEC-22 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

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De Nordener (Ire) 66

7 11-07

Owned by: John P McManus

g Bay by Ocovango - Girl From de North (Flemensfirth) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Mr D O’Connor -2115-8 Bred by: Mr Tom Treacy E Bolger LIMERICK RACING POST VERDICT Ran creditably when 21l behind Vital Island in this contest last year; could get involved Probable SP: 15/8 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €285 De Nordener (PtoP) 3/1JFF Derek O’Connor 35L 8th to Dento Des Obeaux (FR) OLDTOWN 18-FEB-23 11r10f Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft 7/4Fav Mr D. O’Connor 11.7 20L 5th of 10fn, 14rn to Vital Island 11.0 here 26 APR 22 hnt.ch 3m 1f Gd (PtoP) 1/2FF Derek O’Connor won NENAGH 19-MAR-22 2r1f Wnr of One 3m Yld

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Jet Fighter (Ire) 30

6 11-07

Owned by: Mrs V J Maher

g Bay by Jet Away - Bubble Bann (Hubbly Bubbly) Colours: ORANGE, black chevron, black spots on cap Mr S Cavanagh (7) p022-p1 Bred by: Brendan Fortune Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Pulled-up over C&D on debut for this yard in February; won a point’ since; a lot to find Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,536 Jet Fighter (PtoP) 3/1 B O Walsh won s/hd 1/2L from Seattle Seahawk and Class Award MONKSGRANGE 26-MAR-23 7r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft 18/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 p.u. in race won by Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld Brian Hughes 10.10 (CP) 3 3/4L 2nd to Green Vault 11.8 HEXHAM 8 OCT 22 5rn hcp chse (0-120)3m 41yds Sft

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Lesssaidthebetter (GB) 43

9 11-07

Owned by: Raymond Nolan

g Bay by Intikhab - Romany Dream (Nomadic Way) Colours: BLACK & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, red cap Miss P Elvin (7) 7-u313p Bred by: North Bradon Stud P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Maiden point’ winner in February is 0-27 under rules and has a lot to find Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 27 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €9,827 Lesssaidthebetter (GB) 16/1 Mr T. Power Roche 11.7 p.u. in race won by Dento Des Obeaux (FR) 12.0 THU 13 MAR 10rn hnt.ch 3m 1f 89yds Yld/Sft (PtoP) 2/1 J J Walsh 1 1/4L 3rd to Elusive Mae TINAHELY 26-FEB-23 6r3f Wnr of Two 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 R Sugrue won 33L 1/2L from Turnthelightsoff and Getsetgo (GB) BALLINABOOLA 05-FEB-23 9r6f Mdn 3m Gd

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Old Style Humor (Ire) 9

CPiece, 6 11-07

Owned by: Peter Croke

g Bay by Aizavoski - Royal Luso (Luso) Colours: WHITE & MAROON DIAMONDS, white sleeves, quartered cap Peter Croke WICKLOW 312313 Bred by: Shane Roche

Mr J W Hendrick (7) RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 75l in a winners’ of three race latest and cheekpieces need to galvanise him Probable SP: 10/1

Old Style Humor (PtoP) 5/1 Ms J Corish 75L 3rd to Far From Over STRADBALLY 16-APR-23 7r3f Wnr of Three 3m Gd (PtoP) 6/4JFF S M O’Rourke won 12L 12L from and Garm Colombe (FR) MONKSGRANGE 26-MAR-23 6r Wnr of Two 3m Sft (PtoP) 4/1 J W Hendrick 7L 3rd to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld

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Subset (Ire) 44

CPiece, 9 11-07

Owned by: Denis P Beary

g Bay by Dahjee - Secret Flutter (Entrepreneur) Colours: BLACK, orange cross sashes & sleeves, quartered cap 70f-406 Bred by: Peter O’Grady Peter Maher KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 11l when fourth in this race in 2021 but his recent form is below that level Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 26 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €993 Subset (PtoP) 7/1 S Cavanagh 17L 6th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld 80/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 (CP) 83L 13th of 14fn, 20rn to Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB chse 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 2/1 D G Lavery 15L 4th to Happy Victory (FR) PUNCHESTOWN 12-FEB-23 5r4f 3m Gd/Yld Mr B T Stone (7)

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War Call (Fr) 44

7 11-07

Owned by: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate

g Grey by Martaline - Bourbonnaise (Mansonnien) Colours: RED, white chevron, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, white cap Mr J C Canavan (7) 3f-p124 Bred by: Patrick Fennessy S Curling TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Pulled-up twice and fell in his three chase starts under rules and has to find improvement Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €603 War Call (FR) (PtoP) 9/2 Ms T Quail 28L 4th to Asian Master BELCLARE 12-MAR-23 7r4f Wnr of Two 3m Sft (PtoP) 2/1 Ms T Quail 8L 2nd to Dashing Perk (GB) BANDON 26-FEB-23 4r Open 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/1 Ms T Quail won 17L 5L from Mustameet Secret and Boss Robin NENAGH 19-FEB-23 5r4f Wnr of One 3m Yld

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7.10pm RACE 7 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

10 Bonny Dazzler (Fr) 9

CPiece, 10 11-00

Owned by: Thomas Corish

f Chesnut by Bonbon Rose - Califea (Nikos) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white cross of lorraine, white cap up-537u Bred by: Mme Irene Scheldt Mark John Scallan WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Beaten a long way by Vital Island in a banks point’ in March and is difficult to fancy Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 17 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €26,676 Bonny Dazzler (FR) (PtoP) 10/1 Ms J Corish u.r. in race won by Littlebiggie STRADBALLY 16-APR-23 17r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 10/1 Ms J Corish 27L 7th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 13r8f Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 8/1 Ms J Corish 20L 3rd to Forest Breeze TINAHELY 26-FEB-23 8r4f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld Miss J Corish (7)

11 Lavinia Fontana (Ire) 15

TStrap, 6 11-00

Owned by: Sean Kiernan

f Bay by Milan - Chase The Favorite (Hubbly Bubbly) Colours: YELLOW, light blue spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap 14-7338 Bred by: Mr P Fallon Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has been well-held in hunter chases under rules and is difficult to fancy Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €399 Lavinia Fontana 20/1 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.4 34L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Lar’s Lass 11.11 CK 10 APR hnt.ch 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/2 Ms C Skerry 11L 3rd to Ma Hoey DURROW 19-MAR-23 6r5f Mares Wnr of One 3m Hvy (PtoP) 7/1 Ms C Skerry 1 1/4L 3rd to Carrig Wells KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 8r6f Mares Wnr of One 3m Yld/Sft Ms C Skerry (7)

12 Three By Two (Ire) 23

7 11-00

Owned by: M McEvoy

f Bay by Yeats - Benefit Scheme (Beneficial) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHECK, white sleeves, emerald green cap, white star Mr T Power Roche (7) 806p-13 Bred by: Mr P Murphy Denis Paul Murphy WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Point’ winner but previous form under rules was mostly modest; has plenty to find Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €908 Three By Two (PtoP) 5/2 J Dunne 6 1/2L 3rd to Aghmorough Bridge DROMAHANE 02-APR-23 6r4f Mares Wnr of Two 3m Sft (PtoP) 6/1 J Dunne won 2 1/2L from and Mandilou BORRIS HOUSE 05-MAR-23 10r6f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 F Maguire p.u. in race won by War Call (FR) LISRONAGH 05-NOV-22 9r3f Mdn 3m Sft BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 1 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 11 CPiece ON No. 7, 8, 10

LAST YEAR 1st Vital Island, 2nd Good Bye Sam, 3rd Tech Talk TRAINER R.P.O’Keeffe WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 7 min. 1.9 sec. GOING Good BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Vital Island, 15-8 De Nordener, 10 Old Style Humor, 14 Three By Two, War Call, 16 Jet Fighter, Lavinia Fontana, Michael’s Pick, 28 Lesssaidthebetter, 33 Subset, 40 Ballyday Star, 50 Bonny Dazzler

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

Not much strength in depth to this and VITAL ISLAND is taken to repeat last year’s win.

De Nordener was 21l behind him then but is a year older now and can give him more to think about. The cheekpieces might galvanise Old Style Humour into running well. [Tyrone

Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: VITAL ISLAND Next Best: Old Style Humor

SELECTION: OLD STYLE HUMOR

WITHDRAWN HORSES For details regarding Withdrawn Horses, please contact the Bookmaking Division of Horse Racing Ireland at the racecourse.

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7.45pm RACE 8

Trifecta

The Oak Lodge Landscapes Flat Race of €15,000

(Generously sponsored by Oak Lodge Landscapes) Oak Lodge Landscapes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

Distance 2m100y

Declared 22Winning Post Startpoint

old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.

Weights 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER

2m 100yds

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Angelo Dundee (Ire)

4 11-10

Owned by: Mrs P J Conway

g Grey by Authorized - Bete A Bon Dieu (Saint des Saints) Colours: PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap.

Mr D McGill (7) Bred by: Mr P J Conway Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Authorized gelding for whom market likely best guide on debut Probable SP: 25/1

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Ankud (GB) 89 Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud

4 11-10

g Bay by Nathaniel - Fawaayed (Singspiel) Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 23 Mr H C Swan (5) Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Beaten favourite both starts but definite contender and better ground could suit Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,940 Ankud (GB) 4/5Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.3 1L 19L 3rd to D Art D Art (FR) 11.10 GOW 26 JAN 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 7/4Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.10 2L 2nd to Cut The Rope (FR) 11.5 NAAS 8 JAN 10rn Bumper 1m 7f 194yds Sft

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Dollar Nolimit (Fr) 62

4 11-10

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

g Bay by Authorized - Dame De Treve (Cadoudal) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 3 Mr S Crawford Bred by: Mme Meryl Militon & M Mathieu Passalacqua S R B Crawford ANTRIM RACING POST VERDICT C&D third in February; held entry in Grade 1 here on Wednesday so well-regarded Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €945 Dollar Nolimit (FR) 100/30 Mr B.G. Crawford 11.3 nk 1/2L 3rd to Speculatrix (GB) 10.12 here 22 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Yld

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Downmexicoway (Ire) 79

4 11-10

Owned by: Basil Holian

g Chesnut by Champs Elysees - On The Way Home (Flemensfirth) Colours: PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap 1 Mr D O’Connor Bred by: Rosemary Hutch RACING POST VERDICT Belharbour points’ winner and eyecatching jockey booking for Rules debut Probable SP: 13/2

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Downmexicoway (PtoP) 5/1 E Mahon won 6L 3L from Strong Foundations and Al Gasparo (FR) BELLHARBOUR 05-FEB-23 7r6f Mdn 3m Gd

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Gabriel Ranger (Ire) 38

4 11-10

Owned by: Tadhg O’Sullivan

g Bay by Diamond Boy - Nicaragua (Zamindar) Colours: RED, black disc, black spots on sleeves, white cap 83 Mr P A King (5) Bred by: Con O’Keeffe Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Thurles third could have still more to offer and yard going great guns on the Flat of late Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €900 Gabriel Ranger 40/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.5 8L 4 3/4L 3rd to Factual Fact (FR) 11.3 THU 18 MAR 11rn Bumper 2m 2yds Sft 12/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.3 25L 8th of 12 to Samui (GB) 11.10 NAAS 11 FEB Bumper 1m 7f 123yds Yld

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The Oak Lodge Landscapes Flat Race

COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

6

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

Howdoyalikeherhome (Ire)

4 11-10

Owned by: Graham Melia & Patrick Merrigan

g Bay by Champs Elysees - Thedoublede (Deploy) Colours: DARK GREEN, white diamond, white sleeves, dark green chevrons, dark green cap Mr Pat Taaffe (7) Bred by: David Moran Patrick T Foley CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Half-brother to a bumper winner; small yard having a good season Probable SP: 33/1

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Jerk (Fr)

4 11-10

Owned by: Three D Partnership

g Chesnut by Conillon - Uchaga (Califet) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: M David Bernier, Mme Anne-Sophie Bernier, Mme Charlotte Bernier & Mme Agathe Bernier William Durkan DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Newcomer of limited appeal on breeding Probable SP: 50/1 Mr J C Barry (3)

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Joyeux Vivo (Fr)

4 11-10

g Bay by Kapgarde - Thet Viva (Sleeping Car) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Mr J L Gleeson (7) Bred by: Emmanuel Chevalier du Fau, Alban Chevalier du Fau, Francois Chevalier du Fau & Patrice de Broucker RACING POST VERDICT From respected yard and well worth a market check on debut Probable SP: 8/1

John E Kiely WATERFORD

Master Otis (Ire) 38

4 11-10

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Owned by: John P McManus

Owned by: Rory F Larkin

g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Celestial Love (Galileo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop & armlet, yellow & red striped cap 42 Mr C Mullins (7) Bred by: Mr M Enright Thomas Mullins KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT C&D fourth ran to a similar level of form when second at Thurles; more likely needed here Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,320 Master Otis 11/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.3 8L 2nd to Factual Fact (FR) 11.3 THU 18 MAR 11rn Bumper 2m 2yds Sft 9/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.3 nk 1/2L 4L 4th to Speculatrix (GB) 10.12 here 22 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Yld

10 Monarch Of All (Ire)

4 11-10

Owned by: The Peerless Partnership

g Chesnut by Imperial Monarch - Cesana (Desert Prince) Colours: PURPLE, yellow star & sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Harry Fowler & Alex Frost

Mr T Power Roche (7) RACING POST VERDICT Unlikely source of a first-time out bumper winner Probable SP: 66/1

11 Ninth Loch (Ire)

P J Rothwell WICKLOW

4 11-10

Owned by: Leinster Partnership

g Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Sun Moon And Stars (Galileo) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & BLACK STRIPES, white cap Mr P W Mullins Bred by: Sean Connolly RACING POST VERDICT Flat-bred newcomer is top yard’s sole runner and demands respect Probable SP: 7/2

12 One Big Boum (Ire)

W P Mullins CARLOW

4 11-10

Owned by: Grey Stays Syndicate

g Bay by Buck’s Boum - Liss Iontach (Getaway) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue braces & sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Niall Flynn RACING POST VERDICT Newcomer from a good family; worth a market check on debut Probable SP: 25/1

Mr E P O’Brien (5)

13 Prince Quattro (Ire)

Philip Fenton TIPPERARY

4 11-10

Owned by: Joseph Germaine

g Bay by Notnowcato - Hillview Chloe (Kayf Tara) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Bred by: Philip Rothwell P J Rothwell WICKLOW RACING POST VERDICT Notnowcato gelding is first foal of a placed pointer Probable SP: 66/1 Miss P Elvin (7)

14 Reliance Kid (Fr)

4 11-10

Owned by: Little Town Syndicate

g Chesnut by Reliable Man - Democratie (Ballingarry) Colours: WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, hooped sleeves, white cap, black diamonds Mr B O’Neill Bred by: E A R L Elevage Des Loges, Didier Delavigne Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Newcomer seemingly the lesser-fancied of the Elliott trio Probable SP: 20/1 47

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7.45pm RACE 8 COLOURS

NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

15 Shengai Enki (Fr) 73

4 11-10

Owned by: Sara O’Hare

g Bay by Buck’s Boum - Lady Needles (Sri Pekan) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves & cap Bred by: M Esteve Rouchvarger Mark J O’Hare DOWN RACING POST VERDICT Ran below market expectations on Naas debut; hard to fancy in this likely stronger race Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 1 runs Shengai Enki (FR) 13/2 Mr N. McParlan 11.10 25L 9th of 12 to Samui (GB) 11.10 NAAS 11 FEB Bumper 1m 7f 123yds Yld Mr O McGill (7)

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16 Tom Pepper (Ire)

4 11-10

Owned by: Kevin Prendergast

g Bay by Morpheus - Sapphire Spray (Viking Ruler) Colours: NAVY BLUE, white stripes, scarlet seams & buttons, navy, scarlet & white Mr J W Hendrick quartered cap (7) Bred by: Mrs K Prendergast Kevin Prendergast KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Flat-bred a rare bumper runner for veteran trainer Probable SP: 40/1

17 Will Wilde (Fr)

4 11-10

Owned by: Wilde Partnership

g Grey by Martaline - Kalathea (No Risk At All) Colours: RED & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white diamond on cap Bred by: Mme Aliette Forien, M Antoine Fontaine, M Franck A McNulty Liz Doyle WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Of limited appeal on breeding but yard’s bumper runners always demand respect Probable SP: 25/1 Mr F Maguire

18 Williethebuilder (Ire) 16

4 11-10

Owned by: J A O Walsh

g Bay by Arcadio - Crippled Cougar (Robin des Champs) Colours: WHITE, dark blue chevron, white cap Bred by: Arctic Tack Stud Declan Queally WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Fairyhouse sales bumper fifth looks a work in progress but has ability Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €2,000 Williethebuilder 14/1 Mr R.W. Barron 10.13 5 3/4L 5th of 18 to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 10.8 FAIR 9 APR Bumper 2m Yld

Mr R W Barron (7)

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19 Majestic Topaz (Ire) 73

4 11-03?+2

Owned by: Loose Chippings Syndicate

f Bay by The Gurkha - Mafaaza (Jazil) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red diamond & sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond Mr A P Fahey (7) Bred by: Aidan Sexton P G Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Respectable bumper debut at Naas without really threatening; should improve Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €210 Majestic Topaz 80/1 Cian Cullinan 10.10 17L 5th of 12 to Samui (GB) 11.10 NAAS 11 FEB Bumper 1m 7f 123yds Yld 5

20 Rainbow Lily (Ire)

4 11-03

Owned by: Apex Racing Club

f Bay by Getaway - Firth of Five (Flemensfirth) Colours: ORANGE, purple diamond, purple & pink hooped sleeves, purple cap, pink Mr J J Codd diamond Bred by: Trish Markey & Frances Hatton Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Half-sister to a bumper winner appears the Elliott pick with Jamie Codd on Probable SP: 9/2

21 Scarlet Grace (Ire)

4 11-03

Owned by: Lady Brooke

f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Alabama Rose (Getaway) Colours: MAROON, mauve cap, maroon diamond Bred by: Lady Melissa Brooke Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Newcomer from good jumping family and from a respected source Probable SP: 14/1 Mr T Hamilton

22 Sky Tempest (Ire)

4 11-03

Owned by: Declan O’Dwyer

f Grey by Cloudings - Kempinski (Moscow Society) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron, check sleeves, yellow star on cap Mr A P Ryan (7) Bred by: James W Hannon Louise G Lyons KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Newcomer of limited appeal Probable SP: 66/1 48

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

LAST YEAR 1st Lisnagar Fortune, 2nd Vadsa Queen, 3rd Firm Footings TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4 min. 9.8 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Ninth Loch, 9-2 Rainbow Lily, 13-2 Dollar Nolimit, Downmexicoway, 8 Joyeux Vivo, 9 Ankud, 10 Master Otis, Williethebuilder, 14 Gabriel Ranger, Scarlet Grace, 20 Reliance Kid, 25 Angelo Dundee, Majestic Topaz, One Big Boum, Shengai Enki, Will Wilde, 33 Howdoyalikeherhome, 40 Tom Pepper, 50 Jerk, 66 others

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

Willie Mullins relies on just one entry so newcomer Ninth Loch demands plenty of respect. Rainbow Lily could be the pick of the Elliott trio which include the twice-placed Ankud. Of the others with bumper experience, Dollar Nolimit and Williethebuilder make most appeal but a chance is taken on DOWNMEXICOWAY, whose point-to-point win has been franked since and has Derek O’Connor in the saddle. [Alan Hewison] Source:

Racing Post

SELECTION: WILLIETHEBUILDER

SELECTION: DOWNMEXICOWAY Next Best: Williethebuilder

VI S IT TH E

ST YLE QUARTER BOLLINGER LOUNGE FO R ALL TH I N G S FESTIVAL FAS H I O N SCO UTI N G STARTS FRO M 1 PM E ACH DAY

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 3.40pm THE HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS MARES NOVICE HURDLE OF €30,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Shawiya Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Howden Insurance Brokers) 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 100 yards. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races or a hurdle race value €12,500 7lb extra. Howden Insurance Brokers will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 2: 4.15pm THE KPMG CHAMPION NOVICE HURDLE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Generously sponsored

by KPMG) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 100 yards. €750 to enter on April 5th, €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €12,500 if entered by April 20th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. KPMG will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 3: 4.50pm

THE KILLASHEE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE OF €50,000 (GRADE B) (Generously sponsored by the Killashee Hotel) 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 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 20th April 2023 (150 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 100 yards. €450 to enter, €50 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 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated the 20th April. Killashee Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 4: 5.25pm THE WILLIAM HILL CHAMPION STEEPLECHASE OF €300,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as the Drogheda Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000), Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles. €1,800 to enter on April 5th €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €30,000 if entered by April 20th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. William Hill will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, €150 to the winning groom and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 5: 6.00pm THE GOFFS DEFENDER BUMPER OF €100,000 (Guaranteed by Goffs Bloodstock Sales LTD) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An I.N.H. flat race for four and five years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one, two or three I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races and which had been catalogued in the Goffs Land Rover National Hunt Sale of June 7th, 8th and 9th, 2022 (Lots 1-715 inclusive) and have been declared by Goffs Bloodstock Sales Ltd. as being eligible to enter and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale. Horses which do not have a registered name and are not Returned In Training with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday, 22nd March, 2023 will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for Irish and British bred horses, trained in Ireland, an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI by Thursday, 16th March, 2023 at the very latest. For all other foreign bred horses, trained in Ireland, naming applications will take longer to process). About 2 miles 100 yards. €400 to enter on September 7th; €300 extra if forfeit not declared by January 18th; €300 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.

Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Allowances to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed in this race. HRI Directive 10 (ii) (c) is suspended for the purpose of this race. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee, using their powers under Rule 22 have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of Rules 103 (i), 106, 121 and 122. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to the maximum runners or to such a lesser number as may be required the following procedures shall be applied for the elimination and balloting of horses: (i) Runners will first be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not run in an INH Flat race, a N.H. Flat race, a Hurdle race or a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to Thursday, 20th April, 2023. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners will then be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not been placed first, second, third, fourth or fifth in an INH Flat race or N.H. Flat race, second, third, fourth or fifth in a Hurdle race or first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to 20th April, 2023, with the order of elimination at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, the elimination of the remaining runners will be at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. The Handicapper’s decision shall be final (International performances will be taken into account and the latest date for assessment by the Handicapper will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, 20th April, 2023). All entry & forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race. Goffs Defender will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 6: 6.35pm THE DOOLEY INSURANCE GROUP CHAMPION NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €125,000 (GRADE 1) (Registered as The Ellier Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Dooley Insurance Group) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles 60 yards. €750 to enter on April 5th, €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th or €12,500 if entered by April 20th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Dooley Insurance Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 7: 7.10pm THE KILDARE HUNT CLUB CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLECHASE FOR THE LADIES PERPETUAL CUP OF €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Kildare Hunt Club) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 5th October, 2019 and 19th April, 2023 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth, in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Pointto-Point Steeplechase and have not won more than two steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters (over a special Bank/Chase Course). About 3 miles 1 furlong. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 5-y-o 11st 5lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Exclusions - Horses that have won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than a Farmers Race or races confined to Certified Hunters. † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2022/2023 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 19th April, 2023, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters (Master of Hounds) Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Wellingborough. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have modified the Rules to permit horses for which Master of Hounds Certificates have been registered with the Jockey Club and which are eligible to run in Hunters’ Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Master of Hounds Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters’ Steeplechase since 1st November, 2022 are excluded. The Kildare Hunt Club will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

RACE 8: 7.45pm THE OAK LODGE LANDSCAPES FLAT RACE OF €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Oak Lodge Landscapes) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 100 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Oak Lodge Landscapes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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