Down Royal Racecard - Friday 18th June

Down Royal Summer Festival Day 1 Friday 18th June 2021

Official Racecard

TODAY’S OFFICIALS - FRIDAY 18TH JUNE & SATURDAY 19TH JUNE FIRST DAY - FRIDAY 18TH JUNE Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT27 5RW T: 0044 (0)28 9262 1256 F: 0044 (0)28 9262 1433 E: info@downroyal.com

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Welcome A special hello to Owners and Spectators who we are delighted to be welcoming back to Down Royal Racecourse on this the first step on the road back to whatever ‘normal’ will become.

Things are a little different but we are hopeful you will have a great day and we are grateful to you for supporting our return by being here today!

We successfully delivered race meetings behind closed doors since July 2020 but thankfully our focus can once again shift to delivering the Down Royal experience that racegoers, owners and Industry previously enjoyed. We have worked and continue to work with our industry colleagues, sporting authorities and government to ensure compliance with all necessary requirements to keep you and those around you safe until such times that we can return to relative normalcy.

None of us could have anticipated that we would have to wait 16 months until we emerge and remobilise with spectators and owners at Down Royal; but we truly are delighted to see you again and ask that everybody work together along with our dedicated staff and stewards to ensure a safe and thoroughly enjoyable event for all.

Here’s to brighter days!

Yours in Sport,

Emma Meehan

FIRST RACE 1.20P.M.

Race 1

The Future Ticketing Mares Hurdle of w15,500 Winner will receive r9,300, (Penalty Value: r9,145), Second will receive r3,100, Third will receive r1,550, Fourth will receive r775 ,Fifth will receive r465, Sixth will receive r310. A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only About 2 miles 100 yards r124 to enter, r31 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 11lbs Penalties - (to count from 1st December, 2019) Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races or of one hurdle race value r12,000 8lb extra. Of a hurdle race value r15,000 12lb extra. Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

About Two Miles and 100 Yards (3,275 metres)

Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 AVA ROSE (12)

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1 (155)

B f Shirocco (GER) - Vickeeto Hugh Morgan (5) Owner: Mrs Helen O’Brien Colours: BLACK, emerald green stars, white Trainer: Noel W O’Neill (R) sleeves, red cap Breeder: Thomas F O’Brien Form: 9316-03 A winner at Thurles in October and will be suited by the drop back in trip. Noted

Ava Rose 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 113 12/1 HR113 P.T. Enright 11.11 10L 26L 3rd to Ruaille Buaille 11.11 KILB 6 JUN 9rn hdl 2m 2f 59yds Gd 33/1 HR114 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.2 40L 12th of 16fn, 18rn to Jesse Evans 11.5 KILL 9 MAY Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Yld 50/1 P.T. Enright 10.13 (H) 11L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Gauloise (FR) 10.10 THU 20 DEC 20 nov.hdl Listed 2m Sft

2 BONARC (14)

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11

1 (155)

B Br f Arcadio (GER) - Bonnie Theatre James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: Mules & Tools Racing Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow diamond, light blue Trainer: John Patrick Ryan sleeves, royal blue chevrons, yellow cap, royal blue star Breeder: Ms L Wafer Form: 5354-16 Sent off favourite at Tramore last time and a good winner at Clonmel before that

Bonarc 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 111 2/1Fav HR111 D.E. Mullins 11.7 11L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Goulane Chosen 11.7 TRAM 4 JUN hcp hdl 2m 120yds Gd/Yld 100/30 HR105 D.E. Mullins 11.1 won 7L 25L from Raven Rule 11.9 and Jenny’s Getaway 11.1 CLON 13 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m 148yds Gd 11/1 HR106 S.D. Torrens 10.10 nk 3 3/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Ava Rose 11.1 THU 22 OCT 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

3 DRUMBARAGH (28)

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11 (151)

B f Dylan Thomas - Langaragh (USA) P J O’Hanlon (7) Owner: James Carolan Colours: WHITE, pink diamond, pink diamonds Trainer: Nigel Carolan (R) on sleeves & cap Breeder: Drumbaragh Stud Form: 000-00p (Hood) Has been well held so far over hurdles and others look much more likely this time

Drumbaragh — Handicap Rating 85 33/1 HR86 R.A. Doyle 11.9 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Trixie Mc 12.0 WEX 21 MAY 10rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f Hvy 150/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.6 (H) 39L 10th of 18fn, 20rn to Homme D’un Soir (FR) 12.0 here 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 140yds Yld 250/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.2 (H) (TS) 48L 13th of 18 to Santa Rossa 11.9 NAV 6 MAR mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

4 GAELIC FORCE (100)

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B f Westerner (GB) - Our Alana Gary Noonan (7) Owner: Southnorth Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED CHEVRONS, emerald Trainer: Paul O’Flynn (R) green & black hooped sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star Breeder: Meadhill Stables Form: p808-fp She has plenty of questions to answer and she is difficult to see figuring here

Gaelic Force 150/1 B. Hayes 11.7 p.u. in race won by Jody Ted 11.7 WEX 10 MAR 12rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 B. Hayes 11.6 fell in race won by Egality Mans (FR) 12.0 NAAS 28 FEB 20rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 101yds Yld/Sft 200/1 B. Hayes 11.4 61L 8th of 20 to Percy Warner 11.11 NAV 18 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

5 MAKE MY HEART FLY (20)

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B f Stowaway (GB) - Poppy Maroon (GB) Jack Wildman (7) Owner: Twenty Syndicate Colours: ORANGE, royal blue chevron, diabolo Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster on sleeves, orange cap Breeder: Paul Keane Form: 65260-2 (TStrap) Has shown some great form over fences and is of interest reverting to hurdles

Make My Heart Fly 6 N.H. wins r32,973.20 8/1 HR120 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 6L 2nd to Sapphire Lady 11.4 PUN 29 MAY 5rn chse 2m 4f Sft 25/1 HR122 J.R. Wildman 11.10 (TS) 52L 14th of 17fn, 20rn to Midnight Maestro (GB) 11.6 LEP 29 DEC 20 hcp chse (0-123)2m 5f Yld 14/1 HR123 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 24L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Mega Mindy (FR) 10.12 FAIR 29 NOV 20 hcp chse 2m 4f Sft

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B f Westerner (GB) - Zara’s Victory Shane Fitzgerald (7) Owner: S O’Neill Colours: BLACK, yellow sleeves, emerald green Trainer: Declan Queally cap, pink star Breeder: Tim Conroy Form: 3-34723 Has placed the last twice, in the Mayo National and a Listed contest over hurdles

Western Victory 5 N.H. wins r55,254.00 — Handicap Rating 132 12/1 HR137 S. Fitzgerald 11.1 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Agent Boru 10.3 BAL 25 MAY 13rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 7f Sft/Hvy 100/30 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Getaway Gorgeous 11.6 KILL 9 MAY 7rn hdl Listed 2m 1f Yld 14/1 HR133 Mr S. Fitzgerald 10.11 8 1/4L 7th of 13 to Botani 10.6 CK 4 APR hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Gd

7 INSOUCIANCE (GB) (14)

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B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Mother’s Hope Jordan Canavan (7) Owner: Donal Kinsella Colours: BLACK, red chevron, white slvs., black Trainer: Donal Kinsella & red hooped cap.

Breeder: Aunty Ifl Form: 000 Has struggled to make an impression in three outings and improvement is required

Insouciance (GB) 250/1 J.C. Canavan 10.10 (TS) 34L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Miss Tempo 11.9 TRAM 4 JUN mdn hdl 2m 5f 30yds Gd/Yld 200/1 J.C. Canavan 10.10 last of 14fn, 15rn to The Getaway Star 11.6 LIM 27 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 66/1 Ms L. Dowdall 10.6 70L last of 15 to Me Too Please 11.8 here 17 MAR Bumper 2m 140yds Yld

Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 5. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Western Victory, 6/4 Make My Heart Fly, 7/1 Ava Rose, 8/1 Bonarc, 50/1 Drumbaragh, Gaelic Force, Insouciance (GB) 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Western Victory

Win: Make My Heart Fly

The versatile Western Victory was third in the Mayo National last time, but perhaps more importantly, second in a Listed contest over hurdles on her penultimate start. That brings her right into calculations here, but preference is for MAKE MY HEART FLY, who was a runner-up over fences when last seen and the four-time hurdles winner is interesting dropped back in distance for this return to timber. Ava Rose is also noted dropping back in trip, while Bonarc is likely to be thereabouts.

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Race 1

6 WESTERN VICTORY (24)

SECOND RACE 1.50P.M.

The Armatas Fire & Security Ltd Maiden Hurdle of w10,000

Winner will receive r6,000, (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting, About 2 miles 100 yards r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run Weights: 12st Mares allowed 7lbs Allowance - Horses that have not won a race, including flat races, under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Allowed 8lb.

Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

About Two Miles and 100 Yards (3,275 metres)

Race 2

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 CRAFTY HUGO (20)

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Gr g Mastercraftsman - Yellow Elder (FR) P J O’Hanlon (7) Owner: Sean F Gallagher Colours: YELLOW, emerald green star & Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Breeder: Peter Nixon Form: 07700-0 Well held on both attempts over hurdles, but could better his recent return

Crafty Hugo 1 flat win r5,910.00 200/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.7 43L 15th of 22fn, 23rn to Persia 11.8 PUN 29 MAY mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 33/1 HR40 C.D. Maxwell 8.9 31L 12th of 14 to Chagall 9.3 DUN 18 SEP 20 hcp (45-65)1m Std 28/1 HR42 C.D. Hayes 8.13 (BK) 16L 15th of 18 to Rockview Empress 9.3 NAV 10 SEP 20 hcp (45-65)1m Yld

2 HOLLOW SOUND (229)

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B Br g Beat Hollow (GB) - Lady Imola Patrick Corbett Owner: Luke Comer Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white Trainer: Luke Comer sleeves, maroon cap Breeder: Mrs Margaret Comer Form: 123-308His last run in this sphere was in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and this is easier

Hollow Sound 1 N.H. win r5,910.00 Wladimir Panov 9.2 32L 8th of 10 to Quian (GER) 9.2 HOPPEGARTEN 1 NOV 20 Group 2 2m Sft Mr D. T. Kelly 11.7 58L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to Shishkin 11.7 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 20 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 5/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.8 1 1/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Jungle Junction 11.11 NAV 16 FEB 20 21rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

3 IRISH POSEIDON (GER) (25)

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12

0 (168)

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0 (168)

B g Poseidon Adventure - Irish Eagle (GER) B Browne (3) Owner: Spoonful Of Irish Syndicate Colours: BLACK & WHITE HOOPS, black sleeves, Trainer: Matthew J Smith white star on cap Breeder: Gestut Hofgut Heymann Form: 1114-32 He has been knocking on the door and one of the more likely winners of this

Irish Poseidon (GER) 5 flat wins r20,270.00 11/8Fav K.M. Donoghue 12.0 5 1/2L 2nd to Donacheady Gale 12.0 BAL 24 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 50yds Sft 4/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Off Your Rocco 12.0 KILL 9 MAY 17rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Yld 5/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 2 1/2L 3 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Get My Drift (FR) 11.9 LEP 26 DEC 20 19rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

4 KING’S VOW (FR) (5)

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B g Frankel (GB) - Seven Magicians (USA) Hugh Morgan (5) Owner: Rugby & Racing Syndicate/Blackrock Racing Syndicate Colours: BROWN, pink sleeves, pink & brown Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien striped cap Breeder: Famille Niarchos Form: 5300-03 (B,T) Third over further last weekend and makes plenty of appeal dropping back in trip

King’s Vow (FR) 4 flat wins r31,577.00 11/1 M. Hamill 12.0 (BK) (TS) 3 3/4L 5L 3rd to Fakir D’alene (FR) 11.2 DWNP 13 JUN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 60yds Gd 22/1 HR88 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 (BK) (TS) 66L 13th of 16 to Foveros (FR) 8.6 CUR 23 MAY Ext hcp 2m Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR95 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 (BK) (TS) 11L 11th of 13 to Construct (GB) 8.12 DUN 27 NOV 20 hcp 2m Std

5 MARS HARPER (GB) (22)

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12

0 (168)

B g Sulamani - Kizzy May Luke Dempsey Owner: Pioneer Racing Colours: BLACK, mauve panel, mauve armlet, Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster black cap Breeder: Dermot Rogers Form: 13-62 Appreciated the drop in trip when a runner-up last month and rates as one to watch

Mars Harper (GB) 1 N.H. win r5,310.00 4/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Western Cowboy 11.12 LIM 27 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 16/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 27L 6th of 11fn, 17rn to Edison Kent 11.6 KILL 10 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 13/8Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.9 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Any Givin Sunday 10.11 PUN 14 OCT 20 7rn Bumper 2m Yld

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6 ALL THUMBS UP (FR) (22)

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11

6 (160)

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Ailette (GB) Paul Cawley (7) Owner: M Fennessy Jnr Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white & red Trainer: C A Murphy striped sleeves, red cap Breeder: M Michael Fennessy Form: p-405 Fifth on his hurdling debut last month and could be an improver this time around

7 BOING (GB) (20)

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6 (160)

B g Bated Breath (GB) - Lomapamar (GB) Donal McInerney Owner: Paul Traynor Colours: YELLOW, grey star, yellow cap Trainer: Paul Traynor (R) Form: 009-p0-0 Breeder: Mascalls Stud Well beaten in his outings over hurdles so far and others look more likely

Boing (GB) 200/1 C.P. McNamara 11.11 (TS) last of 22fn, 23rn to Persia 11.8 PUN 29 MAY mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 150/1 K.C. Sexton 12.0 (TS) last of 19 to Razzle Dazzle Love 11.7 PUN 8 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m 130yds Hvy 250/1 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ashdale Bob 12.0 NAV 22 NOV 20 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

8 CULLAGHS STAR (35)

B g Kalanisi - Cyras Love Philip Donovan (7) Owner: Padraig Reddin Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red cross of lorraine, Trainer: Seamus Fahey halved sleeves, red star on cap Breeder: P Reddin Form: 043 (Hood) Has taken a step forward the last twice and looks capable of getting involved

Cullaghs Star — Handicap Rating 104 4/1 A.M. King 10.13 nk 4 1/4L 3rd to Imperial Sachin’s 11.6 KILB 14 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 61yds Gd 250/1 A.M. King 10.13 1 1/2L 4 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Ferdia 10.13 BAL 4 MAY 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 26yds Sft 150/1 A.M. King 10.13 28L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Coach Carter 11.6 PUN 1 MAR mdn hdl 2m 39yds Sft

9 DIGBY (11)

B g Tobougg - Calissee (FR) Owner: Mrs P J Conway Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Breeder: Mrs P J Conway

Adam Short Colours: PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap.

Form: 3

An encouraging third on his racecourse debut earlier this month and could figure

Digby 12/1 A.W. Short 12.0 1 1/2L 9L 3rd to Wouldn’t You Agree 11.7 LIST 7 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

10 DUKE OF DOYEN (28)

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B g Doyen - Benefitthewest Owner: D M Christie Trainer: D M Christie Breeder: Mr S G Duke

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Jack Foley (7) Colours: RED & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red sleeves, hooped cap Form: p

He was far too keen on debut and will have to settle better this time around

Duke Of Doyen 20/1 Mr B. O’Neill 12.2 p.u. in race won by Full Of Light 12.2 DWNP 21 MAY 10rn Bumper 2m 1f 65yds Yld/Sft

11 YOUNG JACK YATES (12)

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B g Dylan Thomas - Loch Ard Lady Eoin Walsh (5) Owner: James Francis Brennan Colours: GREEN, tartan slvs. & cap.

Trainer: Karl Thornton Form: 054f (H,T) Breeder: Mr Noel Collins He was set to make a challenge when falling two out last time and can’t be ignored

Young Jack Yates 11/2 S.D. Torrens 11.6 (TS) fell in race won by Daicheadacuig 11.2 KILB 6 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 59yds Gd 14/1 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 5 1/2L 4 1/2L nk 4th to War God 12.0 LIM 15 APR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 200/1 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 16L 5th of 20fn, 21rn to El Barra (FR) 12.0 FAIR 4 APR mdn hdl 2m Yld

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All Thumbs Up (FR) 50/1 L.A. McKenna 11.7 15L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Benbulben Boy 12.0 LIM 27 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 18/1 Mr J.P. O’Rourke 11.7 19L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Mary’s Pride 10.9 FAIR 13 APR Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 18/1 Mr J.P. O’Rourke 11.9 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Hurlerontheditch 11.9 WEX 20 MAR 12rn Bumper 2m 2f Sft

12 AUBRETIA (7)

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Ch f Poet’s Voice (GB) - Abilene (GB) Liam McKenna (7) Owner: Gogs Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange stars, red sleeves Trainer: C A Murphy & cap Breeder: Ballylinch Stud Form: 37-u2-43 (TStrap) Sent off favourite when making the podium at Clonmel last time and is shortlisted

Race 2

Aubretia 13/8Fav L.A. McKenna 11.3 (TS) 2 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Golfe Clair (FR) 11.12 CLON 11 JUN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 54yds Gd 12/1 L.A. McKenna 10.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 11L 1L 4th to Gypsy Island 11.9 TIPP 6 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 18/1 L.A. McKenna 10.9 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Kapard (GB) 11.2 ROS 28 SEP 20 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

13 BELLES BENEFIT (14)

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B f Leading Light - Snowbelle R Deegan (5) Owner: Alfred Sweetnam Colours: RED, white sash, royal blue sleeves, Trainer: S Curling white stars, red cap, royal blue star Breeder: Paul O’Dwyer Form: 37-5D045 Hasn’t been disgraced of late and could be suited by a drop back in trip here Belles Benefit — Handicap Rating 96 10/1 R. Deegan 11.4 8 1/2L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Miss Tempo 11.9 TRAM 4 JUN mdn hdl 2m 5f 30yds Gd/Yld 6/1 K.J. Brouder 10.13 3L 6 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Coastal World (FR) 11.3 BAL 25 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Sft/Hvy 40/1 K.J. Brouder 11.1 37L 10th of 15fn, 18rn to Merry Doyenne 10.12 KILL 10 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f 50yds Gd/Yld

14 COTTIE (12)

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B f Yeats - Rostellan Mike O’Connor (7) Owner: Pimlico Racing Ireland Colours: BEIGE, purple sleeves, beige cap Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form: 22D54-2 Breeder: Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald A runner-up on her hurdles bow recently and caught the eye in bumpers before that

Cottie 6/4Fav M.P. O’Connor 10.9 6L 2nd to Daicheadacuig 11.2 KILB 6 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 59yds Gd 6/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.2 5L 3L 12L 4th to Flame Bearer 11.11 THU 20 DEC 20 11rn Bumper 2m Sft 10/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.4 13L 5th of 13 to Purple Mountain 11.8 GOW 2 OCT 20 Bumper 2m Gd

15 GLORY FOR MOLLY (29)

B f Dylan Thomas - Baro’gs Benefit Shane Fitzgerald (7) Owner: Ms Kate Hassett Colours: WHITE, purple sleeves, white cap Trainer: M J Tynan Form: f5-02p (TStrap) Breeder: Mr Simon Ryan Pulled up latest, but a silver medallist before that and foolish to rule out

Glory For Molly 16/5 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.1 (TS) p.u. in race won by Present Road 10.12 TIPP 20 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Sft 250/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.9 (TS) 4L 2nd to Manitopark Aa (FR) 11.9 CK 8 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd 200/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 (TS) 71L 12th of 14 to Grangee (FR) 11.11 PUN 28 APR Bumper 2m 70yds Yld

RESERVES 16 TOM MCGREEVY (88)

B g Dylan Thomas - High Performer James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: Peaky Blinders Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow stars, Trainer: Miss Elizabeth Doyle emerald green sleeves, yellow star on cap Breeder: Edward P Holly Form: 55f0-6 (Hood) His most recent appearance was his most encouraging to date. Reserve

Tom McGreevy 18/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 (H) 9L 6th of 17 to Cotteemcavennigoal 12.0 NAV 22 MAR mdn hdl 2m Yld 80/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 17th of 20 to Percy Warner 11.11 NAV 18 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 200/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 fell in race won by Hook Up (FR) 11.4 FAIR 28 NOV 20 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

17 NAOMH MOLING (22)

B g Aizavoski - Sarah Marshall Billy Gleeson (7) Owner: Michael Andrew Byrne Colours: DARK BLUE & MAUVE DIAMONDS, dark Trainer: John O Clifford (R) blue sleeves, mauve diamond on cap Breeder: Mr M Byrne Form: p-00 He has struggled in all three appearances to date and is best watched. Reserve

Naomh Moling 200/1 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.9 41L 11th of 18 to Champ Kiely 11.9 LIM 27 MAY Bumper 2m Yld/Sft 250/1 Mr J.J. Clifford 11.9 last of 11fn, 12rn to Gatsby Grey (FR) 11.13 NAV 13 MAR Bumper 2m Hvy 150/1 Mr B.T. Stone 11.9 p.u. in race won by Captain Kangaroo 11.9 CLON 24 MAR 20 12rn Bumper 2m 2f 87yds Sft

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B g Leading Light - Echo Queen Owner: James Doherty Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Breeder: William P Delaney

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Colours: WHITE & ORANGE STRIPES Form: 00-

Well held at Limerick most recently, but does drop back in trip now. Reserve

B,T worn by No. 4. H,T worn by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 8, No. 16. TStrap worn by No. 12, No. 15.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Irish Poseidon (GER), 4/1 Cottie, 5/1 Cullaghs Star, 7/1 Mars Harper (GB), Aubretia, 10/1 King’s Vow (FR), 12/1 Hollow Sound, Young Jack Yates, 14/1 Digby, Belles Benefit, Glory For Molly, 20/1 All Thumbs Up (FR), 25/1 Duke Of Doyen, 66/1 Crafty Hugo, Boing (GB) 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Irish Poseidon

Win: Mars Harper

Irish Poseidon has made the frame the last twice, including when sent off favourite last time, while King’s Vow took a step forward when third last weekend and is interesting dropping back in trip. However, it may be best to side with MARS HARPER, who was second at Limerick most recently and was a winner of a Ballinrobe bumper when last encountering good ground. Colm Murphy’s pair of Aubretia and All Thumbs Up have the ability to get involved, while Digby offered plenty of encouragement when third on his racecourse bow and is also noted.

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Caroles Secret 150/1 I.J. Power 11.9 last of 15fn, 18rn to Carrolls Cottage 11.9 LIM 1 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 25/1 D.E. Mullins 11.9 last of 14 to Kapard (GB) 11.2 ROS 28 SEP 20 mdn hdl 2m Gd

THIRD RACE 2.20P.M.

The E M Gray & Company Ltd Opportunity Maiden Hurdle of w10,000 Winner will receive r6,000. (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 4 furlongs 80 yards r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs Allowance - Horses that have not won a race, including flat races, under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o and up allowed 8lb Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 14th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed.2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

About Two Miles and Four Furlongs 80 Yards (4,050 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BACHELOR (18)

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B g Holy Roman Emperor - Shell Garland (USA) Dylan Johnston (4) Owner: Sean Macklin Colours: BEIGE, brown chevron & cap p7000-7 Trainer: Noel C Kelly Form: Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd May build on his seasonal reappearance run but others are preferred today

Bachelor 1 flat win r7,351.10 — Handicap Rating 106 100/1 HR106 Miss P. Elvin 11.7 30L 7th of 18 to Pipers Meadow 12.0 PUN 31 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 80/1 HR69 P.A. Harnett 9.3 (CP) 28L 12th of 14 to Hannon 9.9 DUN 16 DEC 20 hcp (45-75)2m Std 100/1 HR72 O.J. Orr 10.2 10L 13th of 14 to Shamiyan 9.10 DUN 25 NOV 20 hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std

2 GRANGECLARE NATIVE (41)

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Ch g Shantou (USA) - Navaro Jordan Gainford (4) Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster cap, white star f24p-00 (B,T) Breeder: G T Morrow Form: Represents leading connections and may do better with blinkers fitted

Grangeclare Native 1 N.H. win r6,205.50 — Handicap Rating 115 10/1 HR116 J.C. Gainford 11.3 (CP) (TS) 37L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Groveman (GB) 10.12 CK 8 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (CP) 45L 13th of 16 to Ballywilliam Boy 11.7 NAAS 14 MAR mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft 9/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Shadow Rider (FR) 11.6 LIM 26 DEC 20 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy

3 ALDO THE APACHE (36)

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B g Shantou (USA) - Another Tempest Paul Cawley (4) Owner: Room For One More Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, beige spots, beige armlet, Trainer: C A Murphy royal blue cap fu0 Breeder: Mr H Fowler Form: Took backward step last time and needs much more to figure here

Aldo The Apache 33/1 L.A. McKenna 10.13 80L 11th of 14 to Julies Stowaway 12.0 CLON 13 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f 189yds Gd 16/1 P.J. Cawley 11.2 u.r. in race won by Don Diablo 11.2 here 3 MAY 19rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Yld 33/1 L.A. McKenna 10.13 fell in race won by Homme D’un Soir (FR) 12.0 here 17 MAR 20rn mdn hdl 2m 140yds Yld

4 BALLYEARL (20)

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B g Yeats - Tetou R Deegan Owner: Alan McCaldin Colours: PURPLE & LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED, Trainer: Mrs Caroline McCaldin light blue armlet, quartered cap 54D-5335 (C,T) Breeder: Mr J P Dwan Form: Unproven over this trip and and others look stronger candidates today

Ballyearl (PtoP) N McParlan 4 3/4L 5th to Ranger Kid KIRKISTOWN 29-MAY-21 13r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd 16/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.6 (CP) (TS) 5 1/2L 10L 3rd to On The Sod 12.2 DWNP 21 MAY 7rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft 18/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.13 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Vaucelet (FR) 11.9 here 3 MAY 10rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 50yds Yld/Sft

5 LOOK DONT TOUCH (18)

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B g Imperial Monarch - Killeen Danny Hand (4) Owner: Stephen Curran Colours: WHITE & RED DIAMONDS, white Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin sleeves, white cap, maroon diamonds 8f552 (TStrap) Breeder: Stephen Curran Form: Improved with a tongue-tie fitted last time and looks a major player this afternoon

Look Dont Touch 12/1 R.A. Doyle 12.0 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to New Ross 12.0 PUN 31 MAY 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 16/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.6 63L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Brooks Falls 11.0 BAL 4 MAY mdn hdl 2m 5f 61yds Sft 50/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 12L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to New Society 11.7 FAIR 13 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

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6 OFFALY STAR (11)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Towers Lady Owner: S Curling Trainer: S Curling Breeder: Ms Mary Cleary

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Tommy Brett (4) Colours: DARK BLUE & GREY DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, white cap Form: 5

Caught the eye on debut and may improve now moving up in trip

Offaly Star 11/1 R. Deegan 11.9 (TS) 16L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Pythion (FR) 12.0 LIST 7 JUN mdn hdl 2m Gd

7 ONE FOR JOE (202)

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lovely Just Lovely Cathal Landers Owner: Blue Eyed Bridge Syndicate Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow disc, dark blue Trainer: Cathal Byrnes sleeves, white chevrons, dark blue cap, white stars Breeder: John Riordan Form: 33542pThe market could prove the best guide to his chances on his first run this year

8 RATHBOURNE BANKS (24)

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Gr g Gamut - Morning Billy Gleeson (4) Owner: Donal Doyle Colours: DARK GREEN, royal blue diamond, Trainer: John O Clifford (R) white cap Breeder: Niall Brennan Form: fpu-006 (Hood) Needs to step up now fitted with a hood and long odds beckon today

Rathbourne Banks 33/1 W.J. Gleeson 10.13 70L 6th of 8fn, 11rn to Queensteel 10.6 TIPP 25 MAY mdn hdl 3m Hvy 300/1 J.J. Slevin 12.0 46L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Takarengo 11.13 CK 25 MAR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 125/1 B. Hayes 11.6 47L 14th of 16 to Papal Lodge 12.0 PUN 1 MAR mdn hdl 2m 39yds Sft

9 SHAKE HIM UP (76)

Br g Jet Away (GB) - Lady Howe (GB) Mike O’Connor (4) Owner: Emmet Mullins Colours: BLACK, red epaulettes, red chevrons Trainer: Emmet Mullins on sleeves, red star on cap Breeder: Thistletown Stud Form: 0f80 Yet to post any meaningful form and market probably useful guide to his chances

Shake Him Up 125/1 D.E. Mullins 12.0 16th of 18 to Salt Wind 12.0 FAIR 3 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 80/1 B. Hayes 11.6 64L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Viscount Gort 11.6 THU 11 MAR mdn hdl 2m 42yds Hvy 200/1 B. Hayes 11.9 fell in race won by Breakeven 12.0 FAIR 27 FEB 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

10 SYNONE (284)

B g Well Chosen (GB) - Norwich Star Owner: Michael Joseph Moloney Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Breeder: M Fogarty

Shane Fitzgerald (4) Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Form: 0-

Needs major improvement if he’s to go close now returning from a break

Synone 20/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.9 65L last of 10 to Razzle Dazzle Love 10.13 GAL 7 SEP 20 Bumper 2m 130yds Yld/Sft

11 PERRYVILLE (18)

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B g Mahler (GB) - How Is Things Owner: J W Bright Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

Conor Brassil (2) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red epaulettes, white sleeves, red & white striped cap Form: 8

Not disgraced on his racecourse debut and he’s a possible improver today

Perryville 18/1 P.E. Corbett 11.6 35L 8th of 15fn, 17rn to New Ross 12.0 PUN 31 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld

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One For Joe 7/2Fav HR108 K.J. Brouder 10.9 p.u. in race won by King Alex (FR) 10.11 FAIR 28 NOV 20 17rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 110yds Sft 100/30 HR108 G. Brouder 10.13 1 3/4L 2nd to Desire De Joie (FR) 11.6 SLGO 23 OCT 20 10rn mdn hdl 3m Yld 7/2 HR109 K.J. Brouder 12.0 5L 20L 2 3/4L 4th to Hand In My Pocket 11.2 LIST 20 SEP 20 8rn mdn hdl 3m Gd

12 BENNYSTIARA (28)

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B f Kayf Tara (GB) - Benny’s Fagartha Hugh Morgan Owner: What A Combination Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow cap, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead royal blue star Breeder: Phelim & Mary Sheridan Form: 0-93 Best effort when stepping up in distance last time and looks a strong contender

Bennystiara 11/1 H. Morgan 10.8 23L 5L 3rd to Statuaire (FR) 10.13 DWNP 21 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld/Sft 66/1 H. Morgan 10.8 34L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Decimation 11.6 here 4 FEB mdn hdl 2m 150yds Hvy 80/1 H. Morgan 11.2 35L 11th of 19fn, 20rn to Wide Receiver 12.0 LEP 26 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m Yld

13 FARRAWAYBAY (13)

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B f Stowaway (GB) - Great Jane (FR) Eoin Walsh (2) Owner: Baltilly Partnership Colours: PINK, dark green hoop, dark green Trainer: M A Molloy (R) armlet, dark green cap, pink star Breeder: M R Fleming & M A Molloy Form: 7760 (TStrap) Needs to jump better to get involved here and others are preferred

Race 3

Farrawaybay 50/1 R.P. Treacy 10.13 (TS) 39L 11th of 13 to Tisadream 10.13 TRAM 5 JUN mdn hdl 2m 175yds Gd/Yld 11/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 (TS) 44L 6th of 9fn, 15rn to Coastal World (FR) 11.3 BAL 25 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f Sft/Hvy 40/1 Mr P.A. King 11.4 (TS) 28L 7th of 14 to Glen Wyllin 11.13 BAL 16 APR Bumper 2m 1f 142yds Yld

14 PIKAIA (10)

B f Free Eagle - Traveller’s Tales (GB) Simon Torrens Owner: Mrs Denise Foster Colours: WHITE, red sash & sleeves, white cap, Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster red spots Breeder: Gervin Creaner & Irish National Stud Form: 274-7p4 Potential improver now stepping up in trip and she is worth a second look

Pikaia 22/1 S.D. Torrens 11.2 9 1/2L 11L 7 1/2L 4th to Gibraltar 11.5 ROS 8 JUN 17rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 80yds Gd 11/4 J.C. Gainford 10.8 p.u. in race won by Benbulben Boy 12.0 LIM 27 MAY 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 10/1 HR54 M.P. Sheehy 8.13 14L 7th of 15 to Me Too Please 9.4 ROS 11 MAY mdn 1m 4f Yld

15 XQUISITE (19)

B f Xtension - Make Amends James O’Sullivan (2) Owner: Templeburn Racing Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HOOPS, yellow Trainer: C A McBratney sleeves & cap Breeder: Rathbarry Stud Form: 36-770-0 (CPiece) Needs to step up massively now fitted with cheekpieces. Possibly best watched

Xquisite 300/1 A.W. Short 11.3 89L 13th of 15fn, 20rn to Raven Rule 11.9 PUN 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 150/1 HR60 D.E. Sheehy 8.5 20L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Red Vermillion 8.11 FAIR 25 JUN 20 hcp (45-65)1m 5f 110yds Gd Laura Coughlan 7.10 (CP) 8L 7th of 10 to Arabescato (GB) 8.10 LINGFIELD PARK 25 JAN 20 hcp (46-65)1m 2f Std

RESERVES 16 CEEJAYTHEDEEJAY (18)

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B g Watar - Gala’s Wish Owner: Dr J Syndicate Colours: BLACK, red cross of lorraine, red stars Trainer: S R B Crawford on sleeves, red star on cap Breeder: Mr D Laverty Form: 4570 Others appear more likely winners on what he has shown so far. First reserve

Ceejaythedeejay 150/1 P.E. Corbett 12.0 51L 12th of 18 to Pipers Meadow 12.0 PUN 31 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld R. P. McLernon 11.4 88L 7th of 13 to Wowsham 11.4 PERTH 12 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft Mr J. C. Bowen 11.0 14L 5th of 10 to Grand du Nord (FR) 10.11 HEXHAM 19 APR Bumper 2m 48yds Gd

17 IT AIN’T ME (12)

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B g Dylan Thomas - Cherry Sent Owner: Ms Anne Torrens Trainer: Mervyn Torrens Breeder: Mrs Catherine Barry

Colours: BLACK, yellow seams, maroon sleeves, black cap, yellow star Form: 7 (Hood)

Well beaten on his racecourse debut and may need more time. Second reserve

It Ain’t Me 50/1 Mr P. Rogan 11.9 48L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Minella Cocooner 12.2 KILB 6 JUN Bumper 2m Gd

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B g Ask (GB) - Sleep By Starlight (FR) Owner: Paul McKeon Trainer: C A Murphy Breeder: J Mangan

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Colours: BLACK, white epaulettes, white cap, black star Form: 0(TStrap)

Well beaten on sole Flat outing and up against it if getting a run. Third reserve

Ask Stampy 100/1 B.M. Coen 9.11 (TS) 18L 12th of 14 to Pin Your Hopes 9.7 DUN 16 DEC 20 mdn 1m 4f Std

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Bennystiara

Win: Look Dont Touch

The majority of this field have questions marks to answer and with that being the case, recent Punchestown runner-up LOOK DONT TOUCH looks the one to focus on. He showed much more sparkle with the tongue-tie fitted last time - when he pulled clear with the winner - and should make a bold bid from the front once again. Bennystiara represents top connections and also brings recent placed form into this contest, making him a likely contender, while the once-raced Offaly Star offered promise on his debut and looks capable of stepping up.

The Farrier Service is provided at each meeting by: Mr Lee Mooney, 6 Annadorn Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 8JU – 07872947240

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B,T worn by No. 2. C,T worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 8, No. 17. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 13, No. 18.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Look Dont Touch, 11/4 Grangeclare Native, 5/1 Bennystiara, 6/1 One For Joe, 10/1 Offaly Star, 12/1 Pikaia, 20/1 Bachelor, 25/1 Aldo The Apache, Synone, Perryville, 33/1 Ballyearl, Shake Him Up, Farrawaybay, 50/1 Rathbourne Banks, Xquisite 2020 -

FOURTH RACE 2.55P.M.

The Craft Event Co Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of w10,000 (80-95) (Division 1) Winner will receive r6,000. (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000 ,Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95 Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs About 2 miles 4 furlongs 80 yards. r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 14th June). Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..4lb. Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed.2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.

Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

About Two Miles and Four Furlongs 80 Yards (4,050 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BLACKSTAIR ROCCO (52)

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Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Captain Supreme Mike O’Connor (4) Owner: Shane McGuckin Colours: BLACK, royal blue disc, royal blue & Trainer: Emmet Mullins yellow quartered cap Breeder: Mrs D Cashman Form: 2-00870 Not devoid of promise at Punchestown and this is easier. Also down 2lb, one to note

Blackstair Rocco — Handicap Rating 95 80/1 HR95 C.D. Maxwell 9.12 25L 14th of 22 to Cousin Harry 9.9 PUN 27 APR hcp hdl 2m 100yds Yld 18/1 W.J. Gleeson 11.2 45L 7th of 10fn, 13rn to En Beton (FR) 11.6 TRAM 18 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f 70yds Gd 50/1 B. Hayes 12.0 53L 8th of 18 to Salt Wind 12.0 FAIR 3 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

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2 NYMPHHALL (4)

6 1112(inc. 5lb ex.)(166) B f Oscar - Up The Style Philip Donovan (4) Owner: Michael Gerard Daly Colours: WHITE, brown sash, emerald green cap Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Form: 498351 Breeder: J F Mernagh A comfortable winner at Kilbeggan on Monday. Leading claims under a 5lb penalty

Nymphhall 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 93 11/2 HR88 P.K. Donovan 11.1 won 8L 1 3/4L from Fill The Tank 12.0 and Stormy Master 11.2 KILB 14 JUN 11rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 180yds Gd 18/1 P.K. Donovan 11.3 30L 5th of 6fn, 12rn to Arrycan 11.12 DWNP 12 JUN beg.ch 2m 7f 110yds Gd 66/1 P.K. Donovan 11.0 9 1/2L 15L 3rd to Fairyhill Run 11.7 LIM 18 MAY 14rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd

3 BLUE MARKIE (13)

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B g Le Fou - Nora Roady Jordan Gainford (4) Owner: Miss Jennifer O’Kane Colours: ROYAL BLUE & ORANGE DIAMONDS,royal blue Trainer: D M Christie sleeves,royal blue cap,orange diamonds Breeder: John Ryan Form: 649130 (Blinkers) Placed off a 13lb higher mark over fences two starts ago. Worthy of consideration

Blue Markie 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 90 9/2 HR104 B. Hayes 10.12 (BK) 26L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Our Friend 9.13 TRAM 5 JUN Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 100yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR103 J.M. Moore 11.9 (BK) 1/2L 7L 3rd to Ask Cory 11.11 DWNP 21 MAY 13rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft 18/5Fav HR93 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (BK) won 15L 21L from Wake Up Early 11.11 and Tropical Stream 11.9 TRAM 19 APR 12rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 175yds Gd

4 DERBY DE THAIX (FR) (63)

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B g Coastal Path (GB) - Rica De Thaix (FR) Gearoid Brouder (2) Owner: Frank Reynolds Colours: BLACK, white stars Trainer: Ian O’Connor Form: 42p00-0 Breeder: M Michel Bourgneuf Second off a 2lb higher mark last August but has shown little since. Look elsewhere

Derby De Thaix (FR) 1 flat win r5,000.00 — Handicap Rating 89 66/1 HR91 P.K. Donovan 11.4 40L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Different Beat 11.3 BAL 16 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 142yds Yld 250/1 P.A. Harnett 9.12 22L last of 14 to Swift Wing (GB) 9.8 DUN 25 NOV 20 1m 4f Std 28/1 HR92 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.5 72L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Sadies Trix 11.7 FAIR 13 NOV 20 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy

5 RICKY LANGFORD (28)

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B g Alkaadhem (GB) - Presenting Lucy Hugh Morgan Owner: Kings Horses Syndicate Colours: YELLOW, royal blue diamond, royal blue Trainer: P J Rothwell diamonds on sleeves, royal blue diamond on cap Breeder: Mrs Joan Rothwell Form: 1380p-4 Pleasing fourth on his comeback over 2m1f and may appreciate this longer distance

Ricky Langford 1 N.H. win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 89 15/2 HR89 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.5 (TS) 2 1/4L 6 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Good World 11.13 WEX 21 MAY 7rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f Hvy 200/1 A.W. Short 12.0 p.u. in race won by Epson Du Houx (FR) 12.0 CLON 3 DEC 20 13rn beg.ch 2m 49yds Hvy 66/1 A.W. Short 12.0 47L last of 10fn, 13rn to The Chapel Field 11.9 THU 5 NOV 20 beg.ch 2m 2f Yld

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6 CALL ME MERRY (13)

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B f Sholokhov - Merry Queen Gary Noonan (4) Owner: Mrs C Cashman Colours: ROYAL BLUE, beige hoop, beige Trainer: Paul Cashman sleeves, quartered cap Breeder: Rathbarry Stud Form: 847548 (Blinkers) Disappointing in the blinkers (worn today) last time and may struggle again here

Call Me Merry — Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR89 G.B. Noonan 10.1 (BK) 27L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Molly Wedger 10.7 TRAM 5 JUN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 120yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR89 G.B. Noonan 11.1 (CP) 2 3/4L 3L 4 1/2L 4th to Goulane Jessie 11.12 CK 8 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 50yds Gd 25/1 HR89 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 11.2 (CP) 11L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to The Mean Queen 11.2 WEX 9 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld

7 MINELLA MYSTICS (102)

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B g Gold Well (GB) - Irish Mystics Simon Torrens Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star Trainer: John C McConnell on cap Breeder: B O’Driscoll & A O’Brien Form: 2/-6090-0 (TStrap) Disappointing since second on his Rules debut. Handicapping now, though. Player

Minella Mystics — Handicap Rating 87 250/1 S.D. Torrens 11.9 61L 13th of 16fn, 17rn to Grand Bornand (FR) 12.0 LEP 8 MAR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 80/1 P.J. McGrath 11.7 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Jimmy Jimmy 12.0 PUN 29 SEP 20 mdn hdl 2m 4f 120yds Gd 50/1 P.J. McGrath 11.10 60L 9th of 10fn, 14rn to Oscar Thyne 12.0 KILB 4 SEP 20 mdn hdl 2m 3f 110yds Yld

8 AMORET (41)

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Amoret — Handicap Rating 86 28/1 HR88 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 p.u. in race won by Goulane Jessie 11.12 CK 8 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 50yds Gd 125/1 Shane Fenelon 11.2 28L 12th of 16fn, 17rn to Bigbadandbeautiful 11.9 NAV 22 MAR mdn hdl 2m Yld 150/1 Shane Fenelon 10.8 35L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Ciao Bella (FR) 11.0 FAIR 5 MAR mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

9 BALGOWLAH (6)

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B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Rohain James O’Sullivan (2) Owner: Templeburn Racing Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HOOPS, yellow Trainer: C A McBratney sleeves & cap Breeder: Sean Connolly Form: 8650-74 (Blinkers) Posted a solid effort last time and could take another step forward this afternoon

Balgowlah 1 N.H. win r5,910.00 — Handicap Rating 84 15/2 HR84 Mr N. McParlan 11.10 (BK) 1 1/4L 4L ns 4th to Icee M B A 12.0 DWNP 12 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 60yds Gd Oakley Brown 10.3 (BK) 17L 7th of 12 to Wakool (FR) 11.2 PERTH 12 MAY hcp hdl (0-115)2m 7f 207yds Sft 12/1 HR86 Mr O. McGill 11.12 (BK) 44L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Delirious Love 11.11 FAIR 10 NOV 20 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 110yds Sft/Hvy

10 HIDE THE TRUTH (88)

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B g Scorpion - Musical Madam R Deegan Owner: R C A Latta Colours: BLACK, old gold hoop, old gold sleeves Trainer: Yvonne Latta (R) & cap Breeder: Lucy Norton & Norris Mount Stud Form: 050 Back up in trip for his debut in handicap company and needs to improve to figure

Hide The Truth — Handicap Rating 84 25/1 R.M. Power 12.0 89L 16th of 17 to Cotteemcavennigoal 12.0 NAV 22 MAR mdn hdl 2m Yld 40/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.6 31L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Viscount Gort 11.6 THU 11 MAR mdn hdl 2m 42yds Hvy 125/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 54L 13th of 18fn, 20rn to Jungle Boogie 12.0 PUN 14 FEB mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

11 DRUMBAR MILLIE (12)

Ch f Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Mill House Girl P J O’Hanlon (4) Owner: Nigel Carolan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange chevron, striped Trainer: Nigel Carolan (R) sleeves & cap Breeder: Charles Harte Form: 0//-565-85 (Blinkers) Not disgraced latest and first-time blinkers this afternoon may unlock another gear

Drumbar Millie — Handicap Rating 83 40/1 HR84 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.10 (CP) 11L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Chelseas Friend 11.5 KILB 6 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)3m 140yds Gd 100/1 HR86 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.8 (CP) 46L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Big Debates (FR) 11.11 BAL 24 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Hvy 66/1 HR87 D. Robinson 10.9 (CP) 34L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to No Memory 11.0 WEX 25 OCT 20 hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

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B f Arcadio (GER) - Inouette Shane Fenelon (4) Owner: Bullseye Syndicate Colours: BLACK, red disc, dark green & red Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon check sleeves, red cap, dark green star Breeder: Roger Symes Form: p-p-060p (CPiece) First-time cheekpieces fitted for just her second handicap outing, so may improve

12 SHEAN GLORY (6)

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B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Dante’s Queen Shane Fitzgerald (4) Owner: Sean Aherne Colours: MAUVE, white hoop & armlet, mauve Trainer: Sean Aherne cap, white star Breeder: Donal Kenneally Form: 0-406u6 (TStrap) Came from well behind last time to finish sixth and by no means out of this event

Shean Glory — Handicap Rating 83 16/1 HR85 Miss S. Ahern 11.3 (TS) 14L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Arizona Flyer 11.6 DWNP 12 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 60yds Gd 16/1 HR85 G. Brouder 10.11 u.r. in race won by Chelseas Friend 11.5 KILB 6 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 140yds Gd 14/1 HR87 S.D. Torrens 11.3 50L 6th of 7fn, 13rn to Mr Bercow 11.8 LIM 15 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Yld

13 PATS GIFT (19)

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B g Arcadio (GER) - Loughroe Classic Dillon Maxwell (4) Owner: Stephen Hynes Colours: RED, yellow diamond, halved sleeves, Trainer: J P Broderick red cap Breeder: Mr Stephen Hynes Form: u-p009 (TStrap) Has shown precious little to date and he would be a surprise winner of this contest

Pats Gift — Handicap Rating 82 100/1 HR85 D.P. Maxwell 10.4 (TS) 58L 9th of 12fn, 15rn to She’stherightone 11.8 PUN 30 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 200yds Yld/Sft 200/1 D.P. Maxwell 10.13 53L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Imperial Sachin’s 11.6 KILB 14 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f 61yds Gd 200/1 D.P. Maxwell 11.2 last of 10fn, 13rn to En Beton (FR) 11.6 TRAM 18 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f 70yds Gd

14 MICK MIXY (GB) (6)

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B g Fair Mix - Boa (GB) B Browne Owner: Thomas Dennis Geoghegan Colours: WHITE, maroon cross sashes & Trainer: Paul W Flynn sleeves, maroon spots on cap Breeder: Longdon Stud Ltd Form: 0-p8809 (TStrap) Still a maiden from 16 starts under Rules and up against it, despite a falling mark

Mick Mixy (GB) — Handicap Rating 80 33/1 HR82 Mr T.D. Geoghegan 11.0 (TS) 22L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Arizona Flyer 11.6 DWNP 12 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 60yds Gd 100/1 Mr T.D. Geoghegan 11.7 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Fairyhill Run 11.7 LIM 18 MAY beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd 20/1 HR85 Mr T.D. Geoghegan 10.12 (BK) 33L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Sky Tenor (GB) 11.0 CLON 13 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 189yds Gd

15 MY PEGGY (28)

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B f Yeats - Last Century Dylan Johnston (4) Owner: Paul E Kelly Colours: YELLOW, royal blue stars, royal blue Trainer: Noel C Kelly sleeves, yellow stars, royal blue cap, yellow stars Breeder: Peter McCrea Form: 000p5-0 It has been a while since she ran well and likely to be available at long odds here

My Peggy 1 N.H. win r6,160.00 D — Handicap Rating 80 33/1 HR80 Dylan Johnston 10.9 72L last of 13 to Magic Piper 11.5 DWNP 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 100yds Yld/Sft 80/1 HR81 Mr O. McGill 11.5 (CP) 49L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Mystic Embarr 11.5 FAIR 10 NOV 20 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 110yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR86 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Nodoubtaboutthat 11.1 KILB 11 SEP 20 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld

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B g Zagreb (USA) - Regal Pursuit Katie O’Farrell (2) Owner: H Smyth Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHECK, yellow Trainer: H Smyth sleeves, check cap Breeder: William Brennan Form: 73099-8 May improve for his comeback run over fences at Downpatrick recently. First reserve

Zagnzig 1 N.H. win r6,160.00 C — Handicap Rating 80 25/1 HR85 B. Browne 10.8 24L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Robin De Roost 10.7 DWNP 12 JUN hcp chse (0-102)2m 3f 55yds Gd 14/1 HR80 Mr N. Gault 11.4 57L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Mystic Embarr 11.5 FAIR 10 NOV 20 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 110yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR80 D.F. O’Regan 10.13 (CP) 35L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Mattie’s Mountain 11.1 FAIR 3 NOV 20 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft

17 BITVIEW COLIN (5)

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Ch g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Madame Stella (FR) Owner: Mrs Imelda O’Riordan Colours: YELLOW, royal blue cross of lorraine, Trainer: John Patrick Ryan royal blue armlet, check cap Breeder: Michael G Daly Form: p03805 (Blinkers) Struggling of late and possibly best watched if lining up today. Second reserve

Bitview Colin 4 N.H. wins r30,823.00 — Handicap Rating 93 20/1 HR95 T.N. Brett 10.3 (BK) 22L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Mr Moondance 11.1 DWNP 13 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd 12/1 HR99 S. Fitzgerald 10.11 (BK) 48L last of 12fn, 15rn to Sizing Malbay 11.2 PUN 31 MAY hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 175yds Yld 8/1 HR100 S. Fitzgerald 11.6 (BK) 26L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Railway Muice 11.1 LIM 18 MAY hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 160yds Gd

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18 FORTFIELD LADY (254)

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B f Cloudings - Vickys Secret Owner: John M Burke Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star, red cap Trainer: John M Burke (R) Form: 600-660Breeder: Eugene Dwyer Better than showing latest and would be of interest if getting a run. Third reserve

Fortfield Lady — Handicap Rating 85 16/1 HR88 M.P. Burke 11.5 (TS) 35L 14th of 18 to Fair Minded 11.4 GAL 7 OCT 20 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 160yds Sft 25/1 M.P. Burke 10.8 (TS) 10L 6th of 12 to Call Me Lyreen 11.5 TRAM 17 SEP 20 mdn hdl 2m Gd 66/1 M.P. Burke 11.2 (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Getaway Glenda 11.9 TRAM 25 JUL 20 mdn hdl 2m Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 3, No. 6, No. 9, No. 11, No. 17. CPiece worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 12, No. 13, No. 14.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Nymphhall, 11/2 Balgowlah, 7/1 Blue Markie, 8/1 Ricky Langford, 10/1 Drumbar Millie, 12/1 Blackstair Rocco, Minella Mystics, 14/1 Call Me Merry, Shean Glory, 16/1 Derby De Thaix (FR), 20/1 Amoret, Hide The Truth, 25/1 Mick Mixy (GB), 33/1 Pats Gift, My Peggy 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Thank You

Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank, Armatas Fire & Security Ltd, Craft Event Co, E M Gray & Company Ltd, Future Ticketing, Island Garden Rooms, Metcollect and Tughans for their sponsorship of today’s meeting.

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Race 4

Next Best: Blackstair Rocco

Win: Nymphhall

It could pay to side with the obvious here, last-start scorer NYMPHHALL. John Ryan’s charge won readily over 3m1f at Kilbeggan on Monday and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to anchor her if she can reproduce that level of performance. Blackstair Rocco wasn’t disgraced on his handicap debut at the Punchestown Festival and warrants respect in this lesser event, while Ricky Langford, Balgowlah and Minella Mystics are others to note.

FIFTH RACE 3.30P.M.

The Craft Event Co Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of w10,000 (80-95) (Division 2) Winner will receive r6,000, (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000 Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95 Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declarationshallnotbelessthan12standtheminimumweightshallnotbelessthan9st12lbs.About2miles4furlongs80yardsr80toenter,r20extra ifdeclaredtorunPenalties-Winnerofahurdleraceaftercalculationofthehandicapshallcarry5lbextraforeachhurdleracewon.Riders:ConfinedtoProfessional RidersunderI.N.H.S.RuleswhohavenotlosttherighttoclaimtheallowanceunderRule52(iii).Allowances-(whicharenotcumulative,uptoandincluding14th June).Riderswhohavenotriddenthewinnersof25*racesallowed..4lb.Thosewhohavenotriddenthewinnersof40*racesallowed.2lbNoallowanceunderRule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third:r1000;Fourth:r500;Fifth:r300;Sixth:r200.

About Two Miles and Four Furlongs 80 Yards (4,050 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BURNT ASH (20)

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Gr f Scorpion - Ardnavalley R Deegan Owner: Miss E Hamilton Colours: PURPLE, red star, purple cap, red star Trainer: S R B Crawford Form: 2640p4 Breeder: D Mitchell Fourth in the pointing field last time and represents a shrewd operation

Burnt Ash — Handicap Rating 95 (PtoP) B G Crawford 9L 4th to Getalady KIRKISTOWN 29-MAY-21 14r13f Mares Mdn 3m Gd Mr Theo Gillard 10.9 p.u. in race won by Could Be Trouble 11.6 AYR 4 MAY 9rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd /Sft 10/1 J.J. Slevin 11.9 31L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Coulonces (FR) 11.6 FAIR 13 APR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

2 DALILEO (10)

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B g Galileo - Snow Queen Shane Fenelon (4) Owner: Tweetiebirdinthehand Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red seams, red Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon armlet, check cap Breeder: Barronstown Stud Form: 0-f0364 (CPiece) His recent efforts warrant respect and he remains feasibly treated

Dalileo 3 flat wins r17,001.50 — Handicap Rating 94 7/2 HR95 Shane Fenelon 11.10 (CP) 3 1/2L 2 1/4L 5L 4th to Mama Tried 10.12 ROS 8 JUN 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)1m 7f 80yds Gd 7/4Fav HR95 Shane Fenelon 11.10 (CP) 10L 6th of 7fn, 12rn to Ringhill Lady 10.13 DWNP 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 100yds Yld/Sft 28/1 HR93 Shane Fenelon 11.5 1/2L hd 3rd to Listenheretomejack 11.12 BAL 4 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 26yds Sft

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3 KING’S WAR (66)

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B g Great Exhibition (USA) - May’s Way Liam McKenna (4) Owner: Helen M Mooney Colours: Lavender, white sleeves, white cap, Trainer: Mrs Ann Mooney lavender hoop Breeder: Laurence King Form: p05cp-u (V,T) Out of sorts over fences of late, but foolish to rule out switching to timber

King’s War 1 N.H. win r7,392.00 — Handicap Rating 94 50/1 HR104 Ms H. Mooney 10.9 (TS) u.r. in race won by Optical Confusion 11.5 FAIR 13 APR 14rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f 50yds Gd/Yld 33/1 HR106 L.A. McKenna 11.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by Stoughan Cross 11.0 NAV 18 DEC 20 18rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Hvy 33/1 HR106 Ms H. Mooney 10.0 (TS) c.o. in race won by Kavanaghs Corner 10.7 FAIR 28 NOV 20 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 50yds Sft

4 LITTLE LADY LU (22)

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Ch f Mahler (GB) - Sparrow’s Trap Shane O’Callaghan (4) Owner: Strawberry Bar Nua Syndicate Colours: WHITE, red stars, white sleeves, red Trainer: R K Watson stars on cap Breeder: Mr Sebastian Curran Form: 315u-60 A winner over a similar distance in the past and her best would give her a chance

Little Lady Lu 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 93 16/1 HR95 S. O’Callaghan 11.7 39L 13th of 15fn, 17rn to Clonbury Bridge 11.13 LIM 27 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld/Sft 66/1 HR96 S. O’Callaghan 10.12 45L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Tullybeg 11.5 here 3 MAY hdl 3m Yld/Sft 7/2 HR96 C.P. McNamara 10.0 u.r. in race won by Road To Dubai 11.12 NAV 19 SEP 20 4rn hdl 2m 6f Gd

5 WAKE THE GIANT (57)

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B g Doyen - Distelle Dylan Johnston (4) Owner: Daniel Murray Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE CHEVRONS, yellow Trainer: Noel C Kelly sleeves & cap Breeder: A M F Persse Form: 608-3f5 (TStrap) Looked set for a leading role when falling here two starts ago and is one to watch

Wake The Giant — Handicap Rating 92 Sean Bowen 10.11 (TS) 16L 5th of 13 to Flint Hill (GB) 11.2 PERTH 22 APR hcp hdl (0-120)2m 4f 35yds Gd 9/2Fav HR90 Dylan Johnston 11.5 (TS) fell in race won by No Thanks (GB) 11.8 here 17 MAR 20rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 105yds Yld 28/1 HR88 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 1/2L 4 1/4L 3rd to Westy Fox 11.13 FAIR 12 JAN 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy

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6 CLUAN DARA (13)

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B g Scorpion - Long Walk Home Tommy Brett (4) Owner: Bitview Partnership Colours: MAROON, dark blue & maroon striped Trainer: John Patrick Ryan sleeves, dark blue cap, maroon star Breeder: Patrick Cahalan Form: 140336 Not disgraced over fences of late, but could be vulnerable from a win perspective

Cluan Dara 3 N.H. wins r20,988.00 — Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR91 T. Ryan 9.8 14L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Our Friend 9.13 TRAM 5 JUN Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 100yds Gd/Yld 100/30 HR92 P.K. Donovan 9.11 9L 12L 3rd to Great Khan 11.12 BAL 24 MAY 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Hvy 5/1 HR92 S. Fitzgerald 11.4 3 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Black Samurai (GB) 11.6 LIM 18 MAY 8rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f 120yds Gd

7 LADY OF THE SEA (6)

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B f Milan (GB) - Blueberry Bramble Owner: MJC Syndicate Colours: PINK, royal blue stars Trainer: S Michael Millar Form: 41p-p00 (TStrap) Breeder: J F Mernagh Well held of late and still rated 5lb higher than her last success. Best watched

J B Kane (2)

Lady Of The Sea 2 N.H. wins r11,778.00 — Handicap Rating 90 28/1 HR92 J.B. Kane 10.13 (TS) 52L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Robin De Roost 10.7 DWNP 12 JUN hcp chse (0-102)2m 3f 55yds Gd 66/1 HR92 J.B. Kane 11.6 (TS) 25L 13th of 20 to Henry Sellers 12.0 PUN 31 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR92 D.F. O’Regan 12.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Punters Poet 11.10 CLON 13 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 189yds Gd

8 LIKABLE CHANCER (36)

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B g Gold Well (GB) - Native Side James O’Sullivan (2) Owner: Ms Annette Daffy Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED HALVED, Trainer: Daniel John Howard emerald green sleeves, red cap, black star Breeder: Hugh Fitzpatrick Form: p-36b46 (CPiece) Hasn’t been disgraced off a similar mark of late and could make the frame

Likable Chancer — Handicap Rating 90 11/1 HR91 Miss C. Daffy 11.6 (CP) 12L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Punters Poet 11.10 CLON 13 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 189yds Gd 14/1 HR91 Miss C. Daffy 11.3 (CP) 3L 1 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Definiteadare 11.9 LIM 15 APR 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Yld 20/1 HR97 Miss C. Daffy 10.12 (CP) br.d in race won by Super Citizen (GB) 11.11 LEP 8 MAR 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 97yds Gd/Yld

9 WA WA (24)

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Wa Wa — Handicap Rating 90 11/1 HR92 D.F. O’Regan 12.1 62L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Stolen Moment 10.10 BAL 25 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)3m 1f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR93 D.F. O’Regan 11.13 64L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Boogily Lane 10.8 FAIR 5 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft 10/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.6 19L 6th of 12fn, 14rn to Full Time Score 11.6 FAIR 22 FEB mdn hdl 2m 3f 150yds Hvy

10 ALIYM (12)

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Ch g Zoffany - Aliyfa Jordan Gainford (4) Owner: Paul & Paula Doyle Partnership Colours: BLACK, royal blue braces, royal blue Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster seams on sleeves, black cap Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Form: 0890-57 (B,T) Drops back in trip and has been given a chance by the handicapper. Considered

Aliym 1 N.H. win r6,468.00 — Handicap Rating 89 15/2 HR91 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Chelseas Friend 11.5 KILB 6 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)3m 140yds Gd 13/2 HR93 J.R. Wildman 11.8 (TS) 25L 5th of 13 to Magic Piper 11.5 DWNP 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 100yds Yld/Sft 40/1 HR96 Mr J. Hogan 12.0 (TS) 49L 15th of 16fn, 18rn to Ballyshannon Rose 11.10 LIM 1 DEC 20 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy

11 DINNY’S GINNY (7)

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B f Imperial Monarch - Expensive Woman Mike O’Connor (4) Owner: Karen R McGrath Colours: PURPLE, dark blue braces, dark blue Trainer: Declan Queally armlet, quartered cap Breeder: R McCarthy Form: 9845-64 (Hood) Not completely disgraced off this mark the last twice and now steps up in distance

Dinny’s Ginny — Handicap Rating 89 22/1 HR89 M.P. O’Connor 10.12 (H) 2L 10L 3/4L 4th to Romella 10.11 CLON 11 JUN 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 54yds Gd 7/2 HR89 Mr D.L. Queally 11.5 (H) 18L 6th of 10 to Stealthy Tom 11.9 WEX 16 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f Sft 28/1 HR91 L. Quinlan 10.10 (H) 11L 5th of 15 to Trees Valley 11.12 LIST 20 SEP 20 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd

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B g Yeats - North Star Poly Simon Torrens Owner: D M Christie Colours: RED & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, Trainer: D M Christie red sleeves, hooped cap Breeder: Alistair Corrigan Form: 7-08600 (TStrap) Has struggled to make an impression so far, but is now tried in a tongue-tie

12 BRONZE BULL (5)

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B g Arcadio (GER) - Fancy Fashion Shane Mulcahy (4) Owner: Alan McCaldin Colours: PURPLE & LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED, Trainer: Mrs Caroline McCaldin light blue armlet, quartered cap Breeder: Jerry O’Connor Form: p05505 (TStrap) Well beaten in novice company recently and has a few questions to answer at present

Bronze Bull — Handicap Rating 84 50/1 HR84 D.P. Maxwell 10.9 (TS) 43L last of 5 to Schone Aussicht (GER) 11.5 DWNP 13 JUN nov.hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd 100/1 HR87 D.P. Maxwell 10.6 (TS) 86L last of 15 to Full Noise 10.10 PUN 30 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 200yds Yld/Sft Thomas Dowson 11.4 (TS) 19L 5th of 6 to City Derby 11.4 PERTH 13 MAY mdn hdl 2m 47yds Sft

13 CARLOTALIN (6)

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Gr f Carlotamix (FR) - Nilassiba (GB) Thomas Reilly (4) Owner: Miss Lynne Burns Colours: PURPLE, grey star, grey star on cap Trainer: Liam Lennon Form: 32600-0 Breeder: Leo Reilly Well held on handicap debut last weekend and this requires a career best

Carlotalin — Handicap Rating 82 33/1 HR85 Mr B.W. Harvey 11.3 37L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Arizona Flyer 11.6 DWNP 12 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 60yds Gd 250/1 A.W. Short 10.12 95L last of 13 to Battle Of Actium 11.6 here 17 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 125/1 A.W. Short 11.4 12th of 15fn, 20rn to Vanillier (FR) 12.0 NAAS 21 NOV 20 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

14 RAILWAY MUICE (16)

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B g Yeats - Ar Muin Na Muice Eoin G Kelly (4) Owner: Make Pigs Fly Syndicate Colours: PINK, pink & royal blue striped sleeves, Trainer: Paul W Flynn striped cap Breeder: Wynatt Form: 74-0518 (V,T) Won over fences at Limerick on his penultimate start and interesting now hurdling Railway Muice 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 80 9/1 HR93 L.P. Dempsey 11.8 (V) (TS) 66L last of 8fn, 12rn to Singing Banjo 10.3 WEX 2 JUN hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR88 L.P. Dempsey 11.1 (V) won nk 6L from Cash Me Outside 10.13 and The Inbetween 11.9 LIM 18 MAY 12rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 160yds Gd 17/2 HR80 L.P. Dempsey 10.13 (BK) (TS) 12L 5th of 11fn, 14rn to Goulane Jessie 11.12 CK 8 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)3m 50yds Gd

15 ROSCOMROE (19)

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B g Getaway (GER) - Sister Maggie Dillon Maxwell (4) Owner: Francis G Murray & John T Murray Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light green seams, royal Trainer: J P Broderick blue cap Breeder: Martin Kenirons Form: 0078-99 (CPiece) He has struggled of late, but improvement is possible in first-time cheekpieces

Roscomroe — Handicap Rating 80 66/1 HR80 D.F. O’Regan 10.6 15L 9th of 15 to Full Noise 10.10 PUN 30 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 200yds Yld/Sft 22/1 HR82 D.J. McInerney 11.1 (H) 27L 9th of 11 to Getaway Queen 11.6 WEX 9 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m Gd/Yld 125/1 HR85 D.F. O’Regan 10.4 39L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Ardaghs Choice 11.0 KILB 11 SEP 20 hcp hdl (80-109)3m 1f Yld

RESERVES 16 FOWLPLAY (12)

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B f Milan (GB) - Shuil Eimeil (GB) Katie O’Farrell (2) Owner: McNally Racing Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, hooped Trainer: S Wilson (R) sleeves & cap Breeder: Mr Andrew McNally Form: 030pp-7 Outpaced over two miles at Perth and this is more suitable. Reserve

Fowlplay — Handicap Rating 85 Katie O’Farrell 10.6 7L 7th of 12 to Grey Girly (FR) 11.1 PERTH 6 JUN hcp hdl (0-110)2m 47yds Gd 33/1 HR88 A.P. Kelly 10.10 (TS) p.u. in race won by You Say Nothing 11.5 here 17 DEC 20 12rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Sft 33/1 HR90 D.F. O’Regan 10.2 (TS) p.u. in race won by Mig Des Taillons (FR) 11.9 FAIR 10 OCT 20 16rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Yld

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B g Central Park - Kenny’s Dream (GB) Owner: A Killoran & Damien Casey Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white sleeves, royal Trainer: Paul W Flynn blue spots, royal blue & white quartered cap Breeder: Mickley Stud Form: f-50f10 (TStrap) Mainly seen over fences of late, but a switch to hurdles isn’t a problem. Reserve

Soi Cowboy (GB) 1 N.H. win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 93 13/2 HR109 D.F. O’Regan 12.0 (TS) 86L last of 12fn, 15rn to Marshalled 11.11 KILL 9 MAY hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Yld 14/1 HR102 D.F. O’Regan 11.7 (TS) won 1 3/4L 3 1/2L from Thegoaheadman 12.0 and Bitview Colin 10.12 KILB 23 APR 14rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 200yds Gd 25/1 HR102 D.F. O’Regan 12.0 (TS) fell in race won by Springfield Lodge 10.0 DWNP 21 MAR 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 3f 55yds Gd/Yld

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B g Millenary (GB) - Nanja Monja Cathal Landers Owner: Ms Anne Torrens Colours: BLACK, yellow seams, maroon sleeves, Trainer: Mervyn Torrens black cap, yellow star Breeder: P Condon Form: 8842p6- (Blinkers) Has pockets of useful form to his name and foolish to completely rule out. Reserve

Back To Bataan — Handicap Rating 92 25/1 HR95 S.D. Torrens 11.9 4 3/4L 6th of 12 to Fag An Bealach 11.7 DWNP 9 OCT 20 beg.ch 2m 3f 55yds Yld 5/2Fav HR95 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Nodoubtaboutthat 11.1 KILB 11 SEP 20 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld 15/2 HR95 S.D. Torrens 11.2 6 1/2L 2nd to Blaze A Trail 11.6 WEX 29 AUG 20 11rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft

B,T worn by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 18. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 8, No. 15. Hood worn by No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 7, No. 9, No. 12, No. 17. V,T worn by No. 3, No. 14.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Dalileo, 6/1 Wake The Giant, 7/1 Likable Chancer, Aliym, Dinny’s Ginny, Railway Muice, 8/1 Burnt Ash, 10/1 Cluan Dara, 14/1 Little Lady Lu, 16/1 Wa Wa, 20/1 Bronze Bull, 25/1 King’s War, Lady Of The Sea, Carlotalin, Roscomroe 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Dinny’s Ginny

Win: Wake The Giant

Race 5

WAKE THE GIANT had the race at his mercy when a faller two from home over slightly shorter here two starts ago and is only 2lb higher now as he searches for compensation. He wasn’t disgraced when sent off favourite at Perth last time and looks to have leading claims. A step up in trip could suit Dinny’s Ginny, who has been outpaced over shorter off this rating the last twice. Similar applies to Dalileo, who was fourth at Roscommon earlier this month, while Railway Muice could prove well treated on his return to hurdles. Aliym and Likable Chancer are others capable of making the frame.

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SIXTH RACE 4.05P.M.

The Island Garden Rooms Handicap Hurdle of w21,000 Winner will receive r12,600, (Penalty Value: r12,390), Second will receive r4,200, Third will receive r2,100, Fourth will receive r1,050, Fifth will receive r630, Sixth will receive r420. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs About 2 miles 4 furlongs 80 yards r168 to enter, r42 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.

Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). T Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 11lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: r12390; Second: r4200; Third: r2100; Fourth: r1050; Fifth: r630; Sixth: r420.

About Two Miles and Four Furlongs 80 Yards (4,050 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 PLACE DES VOSGES (11)

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B f Rip Van Winkle - Red Blossom (USA) Mark Bolger Owner: North County Syndicate/L Kelly/Andrew Sibbald Colours: WHITE, emerald green stars, white Trainer: Mark Fahey sleeves, check cap Breeder: Glending Bloodstock Form: 1f3-231 Flat winner, better than ever when winning 3m hurdle event latest. Been raised 10lb

Place Des Vosges 2 flat wins r11,210.00 2 N.H. wins r18,290.00 — Handicap Rating 135 100/30Fav HR125 M.J. Bolger 10.9 won 8L 6L from Heroes Of Renown 10.3 and Waitnsee 9.7 LIST 7 JUN 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 3/1 HR123 R.A. Doyle 11.10 hd 1/2L 3rd to Fest Deiz (FR) 11.1 TIPP 20 MAY 13rn hcp hdl 2m 4f 90yds Sft 12/1 HR72 G.M. Ryan 9.11 1 3/4L 2nd to Hazran 8.11 KILL 11 MAY 15rn hcp (50-80)2m 182yds Sft

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B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Beach of Falesa Hugh Morgan (5) Owner: Best of the Rest Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & cap Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 39-4722 (CPiece) Breeder: Mrs A M O’Brien Just one hurdle win from 10 attempts, though a runner-up the last twice. Raised 3lb

Isotope 2 flat wins r13,574.00 1 N.H. win r7,375.00 — Handicap Rating 126 11/2 HR123 H. Morgan 11.9 (CP) 2L 2nd to Fest Deiz (FR) 11.7 ROS 8 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 3f 190yds Gd 7/1 HR120 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (CP) hd 2nd to Fest Deiz (FR) 11.1 TIPP 20 MAY 13rn hcp hdl 2m 4f 90yds Sft 16/1 HR121 G. Brouder 11.8 11L 7th of 23fn, 25rn to Guiri (GER) 11.4 PUN 28 APR hcp hdl (95-123)2m 4f 120yds Yld

3 RUN FOR OSCAR (217)

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B g Oscar - Run For Sol (FR) Cathal Landers (3) Owner: Top Of The Hill Syndicate Colours: MAUVE, white disc, white cap, mauve Trainer: Cathal Byrnes spots 712421Breeder: Top Of The Hill Syndicate Form: Bumper/Flat winner who won a maiden hurdle in November. Handicap bow for a new yard

Run For Oscar 1 flat win r6,490.00 2 N.H. wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 125 4/7Fav P.T. Enright 12.0 won 2L 4 1/2L from Make Good 11.9 and Karla Martina 10.13 FAIR 13 NOV 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 8/11Fav P.T. Enright 12.0 1 3/4L 2nd to Mighty Tom 12.0 GAL 24 OCT 20 11rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 100/30 HR86 Mr P. Byrnes 11.5 2 1/2L 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Mt Leinster 11.12 CUR 11 OCT 20 11rn 1m 4f Sft

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4 MR COLDSTONE (40)

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B g Tamayuz (GB) - Dance Lively (USA) Jack Foley (7) Owner: David Bobbett Colours: PURPLE, black star & sleeves, white cap Trainer: W P Mullins Form: 05//-10f0 Breeder: Mr David Bobbett Promising novice form but no impact on last month’s handicap debut. Up in trip now

Mr Coldstone 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 124 9/1 HR125 D.E. Mullins 10.13 29L 10th of 16fn, 18rn to Jesse Evans 11.5 KILL 9 MAY Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Yld 7/4Fav P. Townend 11.4 fell in race won by Heather Rocco 11.6 LIM 28 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.11 41L 12th of 13 to Appreciate It 11.12 LEP 7 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft/Hvy

5 ENA BAIE (FR) (50)

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B f Crillon (FR) - Trema Baie (FR) Luke Dempsey Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Conor O’Dwyer white cap Breeder: Andre-Jean Belloir & Yannick Fertillet Form: 43-p0-43 Just 1 win from 9 hurdle starts but a keeping-on third when fancied over 2m latest

Ena Baie (FR) 1 flat win r15,000.00 1 N.H. win r4,548.60 — Handicap Rating 123 9/2Fav HR121 J.C. Gainford 11.7 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Jiving Jerry 10.5 PUN 29 APR 22rn hcp hdl (88-123)2m 40yds Yld 40/1 HR119 R.A. Doyle 10.11 5L 1 3/4L 3L 4th to Sole Pretender 10.13 CK 4 APR 8rn hdl 2m Gd 33/1 HR120 J.S. McGarvey 10.9 59L last of 17fn, 20rn to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 LEP 27 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

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B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - La Gree (FR) Tommy Brett (7) Owner: Basil Holian Colours: PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, Trainer: Peter Fahey pink cap Breeder: Ian Hannon Form: 1-12-25 Points/hurdles debut winner but well-held off a similar mark on handicap debut

Visionarian 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 123 7/4Fav HR124 K.C. Sexton 11.0 (TS) 19L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Rhythm Divine 11.1 FAIR 27 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 6/1 HR120 K.C. Sexton 11.2 (TS) 3L 2nd to Thedevilscoachman 11.7 NAV 29 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 130yds Hvy 5/2Fav K.C. Sexton 10.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Railway Hurricane 11.7 TIPP 20 OCT 20 7rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

7 GOOD MAN JIM (FR) (182)

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Gr g Martaline (GB) - Precious Lucy (FR) R Deegan (5) Owner: R S Brookhouse Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light Trainer: W P Mullins blue sleeves, pink star on cap Breeder: M Richard Henry Hobson & M John Clemmow Form: 8126-pp- (TStrap) Maiden hurdle winner in UK but hasn’t kicked on. Of interest on debut for Mullins

Good Man Jim (FR) 1 N.H. win r5,415.00 — Handicap Rating 120 9/2 HR120 P. Townend 10.12 p.u. in race won by Jukebox Jive (FR) 10.11 NAV 18 DEC 20 13rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Jonathan Burke 10.11 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Our Merlin (GB) 11.1 TAUNTON 7 JAN 20 7rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 12yds Sft Jonathan Burke 12.0 (TS) 73L 6th of 9 to Templepark (GB) 11.9 WINCANTON 27 OCT 19 hcp chse (0-120)2m 4f 35yds Gd

8 NOW WHERE OR WHEN (12)

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Ch g Where Or When - Now Its My Turn Patrick Corbett Owner: Mrs M McCrudden Colours: PINK & BLACK HOOPS, pink sleeves, Trainer: S R B Crawford hooped cap Breeder: Mrs Margaret McCrudden Form: 3-34213 (TStrap) Improved to win a maiden hurdle in April but backwards step last time. Handicap bow

Now Where Or When 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 119 B. Hughes 11.6 (TS) 13L 8L 3rd to Will Carver 11.6 PERTH 6 JUN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd 5/2 J.J. Slevin 12.0 (TS) won 2 1/4L 3 3/4L from Champagne Sparkles (FR) 12.0 and Barney Stinson 12.0 FAIR 13 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 7/2 Mr B.G. Crawford 11.7 (TS) 1L 2nd to Ahead Of The Field 11.7 NAV 22 MAR 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

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B g Teofilo - Family (USA) Thomas Reilly (7) Owner: Cathal McGuckin Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black Trainer: John C McConnell stars on sleeves, white cap, black spots Breeder: Barronstown Stud Form: 07-1106 (TStrap) Mainly raced on Flat since last hurdles win, but signs of encouragement last time Falak 4 flat wins r23,765.70 2 N.H. wins r12,686.00 — Handicap Rating 118 25/1 HR119 Thomas Reilly 11.5 (TS) 8 3/4L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Dollar Value (USA) 11.4 KILB 14 MAY hcp hdl (80-123)2m Gd 25/1 HR121 K. Brogan 11.10 (TS) 37L 14th of 23fn, 25rn to Guiri (GER) 11.4 PUN 28 APR hcp hdl (95-123)2m 4f 120yds Yld 100/30 HR60 Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 (TS) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Nightly Wailing 10.0 and Happy Lad 8.6 DUN 31 MAR 14rn hcp (45-65)2m Std 3min 32.6sec

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Shumaker 2 flat wins r10,620.00 5 N.H. wins r39,880.00 — Handicap Rating 118 80/1 HR121 C.P. McNamara 10.6 43L last of 14 to Arcadian Sunrise 10.12 PUN 29 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 100yds Sft 80/1 HR124 J.M. Moore 9.13 p.u. in race won by Sully D’oc AA (FR) 10.9 PUN 29 APR 19rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m Yld 33/1 HR64 L.T. McAteer 8.12 18L 11th of 12 to Pempie 10.0 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd

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B g Mahler (GB) - Little Pearl Conor Maxwell Owner: Michael Joseph Doyle Colours: BLACK & MAUVE DIAMONDS, black Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin sleeves, mauve armlet, black cap Breeder: Miss Jennifer Mahon Form: 54-74p-6 (C,T) Won on his last hurdles start two years ago, but not gone well over fences lately

Monstrosity 1 N.H. win r7,084.00 — Handicap Rating 113 16/1 HR111 A.W. Short 10.0 (CP) (TS) 67L last of 6fn, 7rn to Benruben 11.8 here 3 MAY Ext hcp chse 2m Yld/Sft 16/1 HR111 D.J. Hand 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Arahecan 12.0 here 17 DEC 20 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 10/1 HR109 C.D. Maxwell 11.0 (CP) (TS) 7L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Grand Partner 10.12 LEP 1 MAR 20 8rn nov.ch 2m 1f Yld/Sft

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Ch g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Blazing Love Donal McInerney Owner: Miss K McNeilly Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on Trainer: Paul Traynor (R) sleeves, red cap, black star Breeder: Michael G Daly Form: 0-050p0 Four hurdle wins but has struggled (both codes) since first chase win in September

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B g September Storm (GER) - Angie’s Double (GB) Shane O’Callaghan (7) Owner: Victor Wilson Colours: GREEN, white diamond, blue and Trainer: Victor Wilson orange quartered cap.

Breeder: Francis Small Form: 0944-98 (TStrap) Gained the last of 3 hurdle wins two years ago, but handicapper has held sway since

Mon Storm 4 N.H. wins r44,262.00 — Handicap Rating 111 14/1 HR113 P.J. Cawley 11.0 25L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Groveman (GB) 10.12 CK 8 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 66/1 HR114 D.J. McInerney 10.8 10L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Zoffanien 11.2 BAL 16 APR hcp hdl 2m 1f 142yds Yld 12/1 HR114 C.J. Orr 9.10 (TS) 5L 7 1/2L 1L 4th to Streets Of Doyen 10.4 GOW 3 OCT 20 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd

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B f Mahler (GB) - Flite Mike O’Connor (7) Owner: Thomas F Meagher Colours: YELLOW, brown cross sashes, emerald Trainer: John Patrick Ryan green cap Breeder: Thomas Meagher Form: p04416 Opened chase account recently and is fairly treated back over hurdles on best form

Fairyhill Run 2 N.H. wins r13,275.00 — Handicap Rating 109 11/4Fav HR109 D.E. Mullins 11.5 10L 6th of 14 to Fill The Tank 10.13 KILB 6 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Gd 3/1Fav D.E. Mullins 11.7 won 9 1/2L 15L from Fill The Tank 12.0 and Nymphhall 11.0 LIM 18 MAY 14rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd 17/2 D.E. Mullins 10.13 4 1/2L 8 1/2L 24L 4th to Cavalry Master 11.12 KILL 9 MAY 5rn nov.ch 2m 7f Yld

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B g Jeremy (USA) - Corbetstown Queen Philip Donovan (7) Owner: Michael Gerard Daly Colours: WHITE, brown sash, emerald green cap Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Form: 30p100 (Blinkers) Breeder: Michael G Daly Gained a shock first hurdle win in April but tough going off a revised mark latest

Fort William 1 N.H. win r8,555.00 — Handicap Rating 101 20/1 HR101 S. Fitzgerald 11.9 (BK) 61L 14th of 17fn, 18rn to Woodbrook Boy 11.3 LIST 7 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Gd 12/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 (BK) 44L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Dynamic Allen (FR) 11.4 DWNP 21 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 55yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR95 S. Fitzgerald 10.9 (BK) won 2 1/4L 9L from Coulonces (FR) 11.3 and Secret Secret 11.2 CLON 13 MAY 9rn nov.hdl 2m 148yds Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 14. C,T worn by No. 11. CPiece worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 12.

Long Handicap - Fort William 9-4 (130) Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Run For Oscar, 7/2 Place Des Vosges, 5/1 Isotope, 7/1 Ena Baie (FR), Visionarian, 8/1 Mr Coldstone, 10/1 Good Man Jim (FR), 16/1 Now Where Or When, Falak, 20/1 Fairyhill Run, 25/1 Monstrosity, 33/1 Shumaker, Mon Storm 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Eba Baie

Race 6

Win: Place Des Vosges

PLACE DES VOSGES confirmed himself firmly on the upgrade when forging to an emphatic success over 3m at Listowel earlier this month, proving his staying power in the process. He won’t be inconvenienced by this drop back in trip and a 10lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. Ena Baie was heavily backed when a keeping-on third over 2m at Punchestown last time and is an obvious danger over a longer trip which should suit. Positive market vibes for Good Man Jim on his first start for Willie Mullins would be interesting

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B g Lavirco (FR) - British Nellerie (FR) Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Trainer: Gordon Elliot Breeder: Jacques Hersent & Mme Jacqueline Hersent

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Clearly over his Gowran Park fall following a fine display at Punchestown latest.

Roi Du Mee (FR) 1 flat win €11,000.00 11 N.H. wins €191,735.50 D — Handicap Rating 154 2/1 HR156 D.J. Condon 11.8 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Toner D’Oudairies (FR) 11.6 PUN 17 OCT 5rn chse 2m 7f Gd 6/1 HR157 D.J. Condon 11.8 (TS) fell in race won by Sizing Europe 11.10 GOW 5 OCT 8rn chse 2m 4f Gd 9/10Fav HR156 J.M. Maguire 11.10 (TS) won 3L 7L from Pandorama 11.2 and Toon River 10.12 CK 31 MAR 8rn chse 3m Sft/Hvy

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SEVENTH RACE 4.40P.M.

The Tughans (Pro/Am) Fillies Flat Race of w10,000

(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) Winner will receive r6,000 (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old fillies only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing About 2 miles 100 yards. r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st 2lbs Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 14th June) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner in this race will receive a r5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

About Two Miles and 100 Yards (3,275 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BAMBEANO (-)

B f French Navy (GB) - Tallawalla Owner: Thomas McDonald Trainer: Mark Fahey Breeder: Tom McDonald

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Aidan Kelly (7) Colours: DARK BLUE, white star, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, white stars Form:

Half-sister to 5f-7f winner Nakakande. Not an obvious winner first time out

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B f Laverock - Fizanni Owner: Judith Long Trainer: Nigel Thomas Slevin Breeder: Mr N Slevin

Hugh McOwan (7) Colours: PINK, black cross of lorraine, white sleeves & cap Form:

Half-sister to bumper/hurdles winner Third Estate. Others catch the eye more

3 FRONTLINE WORKER (-) Br f Presenting (GB) - Zuzka Owner: John Battersby Racing Syndicate Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill

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Mr D Roche (5) Colours: DARK BLUE & LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, light blue sleeves, white cap Form:

Half-sister to bumper winner Multifactorial and she could give a good account

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Ch f Notnowcato (GB) - Solution Set Owner: Miss S Cryan Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Breeder: Richard O’Hara

Mr T P Harney (7) Colours: PINK, royal blue triple diamond, royal blue sleeves, pink seams, pink cap, purple star Form:

Dam unraced. Other newcomers appeal more and a place may be her best hope today

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B f Walk In The Park - Bean Ki Moon Owner: Neill McCluskey Trainer: Neill McCluskey (R) Breeder: Tim Hegarty

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Sarah Kavanagh (7) Colours: BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap Form:

Half-sister to hurdle/chase winner Kilbrew Boy. Probably best watched on debut

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6 KATIE’S FORTUNE (19) B f Soldier of Fortune - Dea Vesta Owner: Mrs Jacinta Keogh Trainer: J A Nash Breeder: Michael Kehoe

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Mike O’Connor (7) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHEVRONS, white sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap, emerald green stars Form: 77

Hasn’t really threatened in two similar events so far. Opposable

Katie’s Fortune 50/1 G. Brouder 10.5 (H) 19L 7th of 13 to Apple Crumble 10.11 PUN 30 MAY Bumper 2m Yld/Sft 22/1 M.P. O’Connor 10.9 20L 7th of 15 to Judicial Law 11.9 KILL 9 MAY Bumper 2m 1f Yld

7 LITTEL FLOUR (95) B f Kayf Tara (GB) - Steel Lady Owner: J A O Walsh Trainer: Declan Queally Breeder: William P Delaney

Mr M J Sweeney (7) Colours: WHITE, dark blue chevron, white cap Form: 5

Backed for her debut on heavy ground in March but weakened. Worth a look now

Littel Flour 9/2 Mr M.J. Sweeney 11.0 18L 5th of 6 to Limerick Lace 11.7 PUN 15 MAR Bumper 2m 1f 150yds Hvy

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B f Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Macville Owner: Carrig Syndicate Trainer: Patrick Neville Breeder: Patrick Neville

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Mr P Byrnes (7) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red star, red stars on sleeves, royal blue cap Form:

Half-sister to point winner Maccloud. Appears to have plenty on her plate on debut

9 MAREINTHEAIR (24)

B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Bannow Rose Owner: P F McEnery Trainer: P F McEnery (R) Breeder: Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud

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Mr A P Ryan (7) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue stars, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars Form: 5

Flashes of promise on her debut at Ballinrobe. Better ground here may help

Mareintheair 16/1 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.9 10L 5th of 9 to Hey Johnny 11.2 BAL 25 MAY Bumper 2m 64yds Sft/Hvy

10 MASKA DU MORVAN (FR) (-) B f Masked Marvel (GB) - Karolie (FR) Owner: James W Doyle Trainer: Mary Ellen Doyle Breeder: E A R L Lechenault Vincent

Mr J J O’Neill (7) Colours: WHITE, purple seams, striped sleeves, purple star on cap Form:

Dam unraced. Doesn’t jump out on paper ahead of her debut

11 POWER OF POWER (-)

Shane Fenelon (7) Colours: RED, black hoop, light blue armlet, red cap, light blue star Form:

Dam unraced. Interesting to see what the market makes of her chances first time out

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B f Power (GB) - Dont Cry Daddy Owner: Aidan Archdeacon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Breeder: Mr John Byrne

12 WHISPERING PINES (33) B f Walk In The Park - Whisper Rock Owner: J J Power Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien Breeder: J Power & K Power

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Mr D O’Connor Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, green sleeves, hooped cap Form: 3

Solid third when backed for her debut at Wexford. Every chance if building on that

Whispering Pines 3/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.5 14L 1/2L 3rd to Ashroe Diamond 11.5 WEX 16 MAY 12rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Whispering Pines, 3/1 Frontline Worker, 8/1 Power Of Power, 10/1 Littel Flour, 12/1 Mareintheair, 14/1 Bambeano, Katie’s Fortune, 16/1 Gracesolution, 20/1 Maska Du Morvan (FR), 25/1 Fizzle Rock, Jean Hill, Loveybond 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Ashroe Diamond

Win: Whispering Pines

This is seemingly a good opportunity for WHISPERING PINES to build on an encouraging debut in testing conditions at Wexford last month. Joseph O’Brien’s filly kept on well to finish third behind the well-regarded Ashroe Diamond but she doesn’t appear to be meeting anything remotely of the same calibre here and she should have too much for the likes of Mareintheair and Littel Flour who each revealed flashes of promise on their debuts at Ballinrobe and Punchestown respectively.

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EIGHTH RACE 5.10P.M.

The Metcollect (Pro/Am) Flat Race of w12,000

Winner will receive r7,200 (Penalty Value: r7,080), Second will receive r2,400, Third will receive r1,200, Fourth will receive r600, Fifth will receive r360, Sixth will receive r240. An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one or two I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races About 2 miles 100 yards. r96 to enter, r24 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs Mares allowed 7lbs Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race 7lb extra Of two such races 10lb extra Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 14th June). may also ride in this race. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

About Two Miles and 100 Yards (3,275 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 THE GOSSIPER (29)

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B g Dylan Thomas - Princess Nina Mike O’Connor (7) Owner: Mrs A F Mee Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, Trainer: Emmet Mullins slvs. reversed, quartered cap ff-107 Breeder: Aidan Aherne Form: Won on heavy at Wexford but found wanting in better company than this twice since

The Gossiper 1 N.H. win r8,850.00 7/2 Mr P. Byrnes 11.11 16L 7th of 13 to Imperial Ruler 11.5 TIPP 20 MAY Bumper 2m 20yds Sft Mr P. W. Mullins 11.4 99+L last of 18 to Knappers Hill 11.4 AINTREE 10 APR Bumper 2m 209yds Gd /Sft 5/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 4L 1 3/4L from Learning Every Day 11.9 and Awesome Shirocco 11.5 WEX 10 MAR 9rn Bumper 2m Hvy

2 BLUEBLOOD (319)

B Br g Dawn Approach - Ghany Owner: Ms Juliana Cassidy Trainer: P G Fahey (R) Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

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Mr A P Fahey (7) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, pink sleeves, royal blue cap 00Form:

Not entirely disgraced on debut, but took a backwards step next time. 319 days off

Blueblood 125/1 Mr T.P. Harney 11.2 80L last of 14 to Papal Lodge 11.9 ROS 3 AUG 20 Bumper 1m 7f 80yds Yld 40/1 Mr T.P. Harney 11.2 12L 10th of 14 to Laureldean Cross 11.2 ROS 13 JUL 20 Bumper 1m 7f 80yds Gd

3 ELEGANT STYLE (43)

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Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stylist Owner: Mrs C Cashman Trainer: Paul Cashman Breeder: Forenaghts Stud

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Mr M J M O’Sullivan (7) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, beige hoop, beige sleeves, quartered cap 0 Form:

Nibbled at in the betting on his recent debut but dropped away very tamely

Elegant Style 14/1 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 11.9 76L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Douglas Talking 11.9 TIPP 6 MAY Bumper 2m 2f Gd

4 MIRACLE MILLIONS (45) B g Kalanisi - Tiger Tiffney Owner: Tadhg O’Leary Trainer: S Curling Breeder: Tadhg O’Leary

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Mr D O’Connor Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green sash, emerald green sleeves & cap 4 Form:

Well-fancied for last month’s debut but could only manage fourth. Should improve

Miracle Millions 6/4Fav Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.11 8L 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to September Lady 11.2 BAL 4 MAY 12rn Bumper 2m 1f 26yds Sft

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5 RIGHTFUL MIND (GB) (192) Ch g Trans Island (GB) - Notadandy (GB) Owner: Martin St Quinton Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty Breeder: Exors of the Late D A Harrison

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Mr P Harty (7) Colours: PINK & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves & cap 54Form:

Signs of promise in two similar events in the mud last year. Returns for a new yard

Rightful Mind (GB) 33/1 Mr P. Harty 11.2 1 1/2L 2 3/4L hd 4th to Eurotiep (FR) 11.9 PUN 8 DEC 20 10rn Bumper 2m 130yds Hvy 22/1 Mr P. Harty 11.1 12L 5th of 9 to Mind Your Money (GB)(disq) 10.12 FAIR 10 OCT 20 Bumper 2m Yld

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6 ESPERTI (-)

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B g Presenting (GB) - Elsie Owner: Direct Bloodstock Trainer: Peter Fahey Breeder: Ms Helga Moore

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Mr S Perry (7) Colours: WHITE, royal blue star & sleeves, royal blue star on cap Form:

Half-brother to a winning pointer. Any market move would make him interesting

7 BANNTOWN GIRL (33)

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Ch f Stowaway (GB) - Rinnce Moll Mr P Byrnes (7) Owner: B Hutchinson & Joseph M Fitzpatrick Colours: BLACK, orange cross of lorraine, white Trainer: Stephen Gerard Carey (R) sleeves, orange cap Breeder: Mr B Hutchinson Form: 44-2 (TStrap) Competitive in two of her three starts so far (testing conditions each time)

Banntown Girl 8/1 Mr P. Byrnes 11.4 (TS) 14L 2nd to Ashroe Diamond 11.5 WEX 16 MAY 12rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 10/1 Mr P.A. King 11.1 21L 12L 1/2L 4th to Queens Brook 11.8 GOW 15 FEB 20 17rn Bumper 2m 1f Hvy 10/1 Mr P.A. King 11.0 8 1/2L 3 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Carrigeen Lotus 11.2 CK 4 JAN 20 10rn Bumper 2m Sft

8 CAFE DEL MAR (-)

Ch f Sholokhov - Dazzling Susie Owner: David J Phelan Trainer: Declan Queally Breeder: David Phelan

Mr D Kiely (7) Colours: BROWN, royal blue cross of lorraine, royal blue armlet, royal blue cap Form:

Out of a prolific dam, and yard’s runners do pretty well in this sphere. Respected

9 CHARMING MOLLIE (61)

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B f Shantou (USA) - Sharemata Mr G Connolly (7) Owner: Mrs E Connolly Colours: YELLOW & GREY CHEVRONS, yellow Trainer: P A Fahy sleeves, grey star on cap Breeder: Victor Connolly Form: 080 Has toiled at long odds in all three starts, though flickers of improvement latest

Charming Mollie 66/1 Mr G. Connolly 11.4 22L 11th of 14 to Mind Your Money (GB) 11.4 TRAM 18 APR Bumper 2m Gd 150/1 Mr G. Connolly 11.4 81L 8th of 14fn, 16rn to Jumping Jet 11.4 GOW 2 MAR Bumper 2m 1f Hvy 28/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.4 51L 10th of 12 to Feddans 11.4 PUN 18 JAN Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

10 CREAM SPARKLES (13)

B f Scorpion - Magical Theatre Mr B W Harvey (7) Owner: Micheal P O’Connor Colours: WHITE, royal blue star, diabolo on Trainer: D M Christie sleeves, white cap, royal blue stars Breeder: Mrs Marie Wafer Form: 7-231/-36 Won a point in 2019 and not too far away in both starts in this sphere. Respected

Cream Sparkles 12/1 Mr B.W. Harvey 11.4 8 1/2L 6th of 14 to Sadie’s Pride 11.4 TRAM 5 JUN Bumper 2m 175yds Gd/Yld 16/1 Mr B.W. Harvey 11.4 5 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Must Be Obeyed 11.8 BAL 24 MAY 10rn Bumper 2m 110yds Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 B O’Neill won 4L 20L from Frank And Honest and Rarest Diamond TYRELLA 02-MAR-19 9r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd

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B f Scorpion - Creidim Mr J Hannafin (7) Owner: Michael T Hannafin Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow chevron, Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon yellow stars on sleeves, emerald green cap Breeder: Mrs R Moran Form: ffp-p06 (Hood) Fell twice in points and has shown nothing at huge odds since switching to bumpers

Jaksporter 40/1 Mr J. Hannafin 11.2 (H) 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Mrs Underwood 11.2 WEX 21 MAY Bumper 2m 4f Hvy 200/1 Mr J. Hannafin 11.4 (H) 62L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Zuma Rock 11.11 CLON 13 MAY Bumper 2m 148yds Gd 125/1 Mr J. Hannafin 11.4 p.u. in race won by Never Feel Blue 11.11 KILB 22 APR 14rn Bumper 2m 3f 86yds Gd

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11 JAKSPORTER (28)

12 LILY DU BERLAIS (GB) (-) B f Shirocco (GER) - Lolita du Berlais (FR) Owner: S R B Crawford Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: Mr J L Lightfoot

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Mr D G Lavery (3) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue seams, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, purple star Form:

Doesn’t catch the eye on paper but yard has had some bumper success. Respected Hood worn by No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 7. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Banntown Girl, 4/1 The Gossiper, 5/1 Miracle Millions, Cream Sparkles, 7/1 Lily Du Berlais (GB), 10/1 Rightful Mind (GB), 12/1 Esperti, 16/1 Cafe Del Mar, 25/1 Blueblood, Jaksporter, 33/1 Elegant Style, Charming Mollie 2020 -

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Cafe Del Mar

Win: Miracle Millions

The money was down for MIRACLE MILLIONS at Ballinrobe first time out and, though he could only manage fourth, he may take some stopping on better ground with some previous experience to draw on. Cream Sparkles has also shown enough to suggest she can win a race, while The Gossiper ran better than the bare result suggested at Tipperary last time and is hard to rule out despite his penalty. Cafe Del Mar looks the most interesting of the newcomers.

Next Meeting

Boyle Sports Ulster Derby Day Saturday 19th June 2021

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