Down Royal Racecard - Friday 29th October by Weatherbys

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WELCOME

Emma Meehan, CEO

I am absolutely delighted to be welcoming you all to our Ladbrokes Festival 2021; I don’t think any of us could of envisaged when we moved Behind Closed Doors in March 2020 it would be almost two years before we welcomed you back on mass to enjoy the full Down Royal festival experience. We have been overwhelmed by your support since we have been able to reintroduce public to the racecourse. The patience and resilience you have shown as we have navigated the road back has been so very much appreciated and has allowed us to get to where we are today! We are very grateful to our sponsors who have shown their unwavering support of the continuity of top-quality racing at Down Royal by supporting us during the pandemic and continuing to do so as we remerge. We are incredibly proud to have the support of so many top brands across both days and a special mention must go to both WKD who lead out on Friday and of course Ladbrokes our headline sponsor. Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the people who make racing happen here at Down Royal, across industry, suppliers and staff all of whom have done their upmost to ensure the successful continuation of our sport through the pandemic. Your help, support, and effort has been the rock on which we built our successful return and for that I thank you. All that remains for me to say is to have enjoy a fantastic day of racing! Yours in Sport, Emma Meehan

CONTENTS – FRIDAY 29th OCTOBER 2021

Ladbrokes Festival of Racing - Day 1 7

Officials

Feature: Noel Meade Feature: Stats That Matter

8-9

Enclosure Map

Important Information

Feature: Rachael Blackmore

How to Read the Racecard

2022 Fixtures

14-15

1.10pm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

16-17

1.45pm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

20-21

2.20pm

The WKD Hurdle (Grade 2)

26-30

2.55pm

The Lough Construction Ltd Handicap Hurdle

32-34

3.30pm

The Tote Ten To Follow Beginners Steeplechase

35-38

4.05pm

The Ladbrokes Handicap Steeplechase

40-41

4.35pm

The Lisburn & Castlereagh City INH Flat Race

The Storyteller produced a fine leap at the last for Keith Donoghue before claiming victory in last years Ladbrokes Champion Chase.

TODAY’S OFFICIALS - FRIDAY 29th OCTOBER 2021 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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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. No card authentic unless signed by Clerk of the Course

PLAN OF ENCLOSURE 19

18 15

Getting Around The Course

EMERGENCY EXIT

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Turnstiles Hospitality Pavillion The Shortcross Gin Suite Barclay Communications Suite Private Suites Toilets Paddock ATM Grandstand Grandstand Bar Tote Moscow Flyer Suite & Private Boxes Bookmakers Ring Giant Screen Governor’s Stand, Dark Horse Café First Aid Room Weigh Room Secretary’s Office & Welfare Point Members, Owners & Trainers Lounge Paddock Marquee Dr Emma Clinics Ladies Day Marquee

Additional Toilets

Disabled Toilets are located in the Grandstand Bar, the Public Toilets by the Food Court and at the entrance to the Secretary’s Office.

EATING & DRINKING

Restaurants & Outlets Around the Racecourse

The Dark Horse Café & Wine Bar - this is situated opposite the winning post and offers visitors a stylish option which marries light deli bites and wine. This service is available for all Down Royal visitors. Owners Food Area – this is situated in the Bar Area of the Main Grandstand. Silks@DownRoyal – this is situated in the Bar Area of the Grandstand and serves Gourmet Fast Food. Mobile Catering – there will be various mobile catering units around the site serving a variety of dishes. Moscow Flyer Suite, Shortcross Gin Suite & Barclay Communications Suite – these are hospitality suites situated in the Grandstand and the Hospitality Pavilion. Hospitality is available at Down Royal all year round and there are packages to suit everyone. Hospitality must be booked before the raceday.

Abandonment Notice

RACECOURSE INFORMATION

Tickets will not be exchanged or refunded other than if racing is abandoned before the start of the 2nd race. Should the meeting be abandoned after the start of the 2nd race there will be no refunds or exchanges made. Refunds cannot be made on raceday. To obtain a refund, tickets should be sent to The Secretary’s Office, Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, Co. Down, BT27 5RW. All refunds must be claimed within 28 days of the race meeting.

Admission Right

The management of Down Royal Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject a ticket holder without refund for behaviour likely to cause damage, injury or nuisance. Before entering the venue, all patrons may be subject to a search in a manner permissible under law. Anyone refusing to consent to a personal search will be denied entry. Prohibited items will not be permitted entry to the venue.

Currency

We accept sterling in all bars and catering outlets and Euro can be exchanged at the turnstiles. Some bookmakers accept Euro.

Entrance Charges

From £10.00 - £25.00 per person. Under 14s go free.

Farrier Service

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

Groups

Group discount is available on request but not available at the turnstiles.

Hospitality

Hospitality is available at all race meetings and there are packages to suit all budgets; please contact Susan McCartney for more information on 02892 621 256 or email: susan@downroyal.com

Horse Welfare – A Priority

At every race meeting there are minimum of two specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority. The Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

Membership

In recent years Down Royal Racecourse has been proactive in maintaining and improving their existing facilities and track. No wonder it is now known as one of Ireland’s finest Racecourses. Membership offers a simple and cost effective way of enjoying horse racing all year round at a discounted price. Membership at Down Royal is proving more popular each year so now is the time to join and even introduce a friend. Please contact the office for more details on: 02892 621 256 or email: info@downroyal.com

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and also open on each raceday.

Thank You

We would like to thank Pro Paramedics Ambulance Service who cover this and all our race meetings.

Tickets

Tickets must be purchased in advance of the meeting via www.downroyal.com since the pandemic.

Time Gates Open

Turnstiles open approximately 2 hours before the first race.

Times Race Start

Normally start in winter months at 1.00 – 1.30pm and during the summer months 2.30pm. Evening meetings start at 5.30pm – 6.00pm. There is normally a half hour interval between races and between six and seven races on the card. See press for details.

Tote Betting

Tote betting is available in all the hospitality areas of the racecourse. We offer fixed machines and handheld operators who can come to your table, explain how to use the Tote and take your bet without you having to leave your seat.

Video of races

If you wish to purchase a video of a particular race, contact IRIS Phone: 003532 537800

How to Read the Racecard 1

6 ROI DU MEE (FR) (16)

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

8 11 10 (164)

Keith Donoghue

Colours: MAROON, white star & armlets, blue cap Form: 1211f2 (TStrap)

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

Jockey Graphic

Age

Saddlecloth Number

Weight (St & Lbs)

Horse Name

Weight (Lbs)

Sire

Dam

Birthplace of horse

Days Since Last Run

Colour of Horse B=bay Br=brown Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

Sex of Horse c=colt h=horse g=gelding f=filly m=mare

Rating

Form

Colour Description

Form

Jockey

IRISH STALLION FARMS

IRISH R ACING’S LARGEST SPONSOR SUPPORTING IRISH R ACING SINCE 1983 €52 million in sponsorship since 1983 to Irish Racing Contribution of €2.6 million towards Irish prize-money in 2021 Supporting both Flat & National Hunt races

Irish European Breeders’ Fund Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62 For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910 999 M: 00 353 85 7590970 E: info@irishebf.ie www.ebfstallions.com

FIRST RACE 1.10P.M.

Race 1

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle of w13,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (r3,000)). Winner will receive r7,800. (Penalty Value: r7,670), Second will receive r2,600, Third will receive r1,300, Fourth will receive r650, Fifth will receive r390, Sixth will receive r260. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 2 miles 6 furlongs 110 yards. r104 to enter, r26 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: r7670; Second: r2600; Third: r1300; Fourth: r650; Fifth: r390; Sixth: r260.

About Two Miles Six furlongs and 110 Yards (4,500 metres)

Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

Age

0 (168)

1 EAT THE BOOK (65)

(lbs)

B g Court Cave - Second Best Conor Maxwell Owner: Simon William Condon Colours: PINK, black spots, pink cap Trainer: David Peter Dunne Form: 0-0-9223 Breeder: Laurence G Kennedy Placed on his last three appearances and has a solid each-way chance once again

Eat The Book — Handicap Rating 109 100/30 HR110 D.J. Hand 11.5 14L 2L 3rd to Malina Girl 10.13 BELW 25 AUG 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 57yds Gd 6/1 HR110 M. Hamill 11.3 3/4L 2nd to Brooks Falls 11.0 BAL 4 MAY 11rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 61yds Sft 66/1 D.J. Hand 11.7 2 3/4L 2nd to New Society 11.7 FAIR 13 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

2 GOLDEN COSMOS (29)

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lilly Mais Jamie Hayes (7) Owner: Matthew Fogarty Colours: RED, purple sash, striped cap Trainer: Philip Fenton Form: 5360 Breeder: M Fogarty Showed bits and pieces of decent form in bumpers, but well beaten on hurdling debut

Golden Cosmos 40/1 B. Hayes 11.6 49L 16th of 18 to Perfect Attitude (GB) 11.6 CLON 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd/Yld 8/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.9 31L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Minella Cocooner 12.2 KILB 6 JUN Bumper 2m Gd 25/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.9 2 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Full Of Light 12.2 DWNP 21 MAY 10rn Bumper 2m 1f 65yds Yld/Sft

3 HOLLOW GAMES (304)

0 (168)

B g Beat Hollow (GB) - I’m Grand Davy Russell Owner: Bective Stud Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, Trainer: Gordon Elliott red cap Breeder: Miss Margaret Wall Form: 111Two from two in the bumper sphere and diﬃcult to oppose on his hurdling debut

Hollow Games 2 N.H. wins r11,800.00 1/2Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.13 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Eurotiep (FR) 11.9 and Lispendense 11.4 LEP 29 DEC 20 8rn Bumper 2m Sft 4/7Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.2 won 7L 1 1/2L from The Banger Doyle 10.11 and Sin A Bhfuil 10.9 PUN 15 NOV 20 10rn Bumper 2m 40yds Hvy (PtoP) 3/1JFF J J O’Neill won dist from Tim Pat TURTULLA 08-MAR-20 8r2f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

4 SIMPLY SHABRA (157)

0 (168)

12 (166)

B g Mountain High - Valley Way Jonathan Moore Owner: Miss Rita Shah Colours: BLACK, red spots, black cap, white Trainer: Anthony McCann spots. Breeder: Bill Ronayne Form: f-532 Has been getting better with each start to date and likely to be in the mix here

Simply Shabra 3/1 M.P. O’Connor 10.13 3L 2nd to Coastal World (FR) 11.3 BAL 25 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Sft/Hvy 50/1 I.J. McCarthy 11.6 3/4L 10L 3rd to Brooks Falls 11.0 BAL 4 MAY 11rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 61yds Sft 50/1 J.C. Gainford 11.7 11L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to The Brimming Water 11.11 FAIR 5 MAR mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

5 REFLECTIONIST (FR) (136)

B g Sea The Stars - Elle Same (GB) Keith Donoghue Owner: David Peter Dunne Colours: BLACK, royal blue diamond, royal blue Trainer: David Peter Dunne diamond on cap Breeder: Rashit Shaykhutdinov Form: 707-908 (TStrap) Unplaced in eight Flat starts and possibly best watched on his NH/stable debut

Reﬂectionist (FR) 11/1 HR60 G.F. Carroll 9.11 (TS) 23L 8th of 11 to Divine Celt 9.3 SLGO 15 JUN hcp (45-65)1m 2f 60yds Yld/Sft 28/1 HR64 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (BK) (TS) 6L 12th of 14 to Dark Magic (GB) 9.11 DUN 20 JAN hcp (45-70)1m Std 9/1 HR64 J.M. Sheridan 9.10 (BK) (TS) 11L 9th of 14 to Pempie 10.2 DUN 11 JAN hcp (45-65)1m 4f Std

12 (166)

7 (161)

B g Soldier of Fortune - Alfa Belle Jody McGarvey Owner: Big Five MS Syndicate Colours: BLACK, royal blue epaulettes, striped Trainer: R K Watson cap Breeder: Vincent Maloney Form: 037 Not disgraced on his penultimate start but failed to back that up last time out

Woodstream Lad 22/1 Mr T.P. Harney 11.2 47L 7th of 12 to The Big Doyen 11.9 ROS 27 SEP Bumper 1m 7f 89yds Gd 66/1 Mr T.P. Harney 11.7 5L 8L 3rd to Top Bandit (GB) 12.2 DWNP 17 SEP 8rn Bumper 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft 40/1 Mr C. Abernethy 11.2 39L 11th of 14 to Bronn 11.9 BAL 16 APR Bumper 2m 1f 142yds Yld

7 AILIE ROSE (37)

B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Topanberry J J Slevin Owner: Miss E Hamilton Colours: PURPLE, red star, purple cap, red star Trainer: S R B Crawford Form: 235 Breeder: Miss E Hamilton Disappointing last time but has an each-way squeak on her ﬁrst couple of eﬀorts

Ailie Rose B. Hughes 10.12 42L 5th of 8 to Clearly Crazy 10.12 PERTH 22 SEP nov.hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft B. Hughes 10.11 16L 2 1/2L 3rd to Dakota Beat 11.4 PERTH 27 JUL 5rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd 7/1 J.J. Slevin 11.9 5 1/2L 2nd to Schone Aussicht (GER) 11.9 LIM 27 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld

8 MENINDEE (356) B f Yeats - Silver Tassie (FR) Owner: David A Kells Trainer: D M Christie Breeder: David Kells

Darragh O’Keeﬀe Colours: RED, yellow diamond, white sleeves & cap Form: 44p-

Hasn’t shown a great deal between the ﬂags and likely to struggle on her NH bow Menindee (PtoP) B W Harvey p.u. in race won by Gordyny (FR) LISRONAGH 07-NOV-20 12r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) B W Harvey 15L 4th to Get A Tonic UMMA HOUSE 18-OCT-20 10r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

9 COQUETA (66)

5 (159)

B f Teoﬁlo - Atamana James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: James Murdoch Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, white armlet, Trainer: C A McBratney white cap, royal blue diamond Breeder: Alan Byrne & Tinnakill B’Stock Form: 322675 Placed ﬁve times on the level and not completely dismissed on her hurdles bow

Coqueta Robert Havlin 9.3 (V) 9L 5th of 6 to Ace Rothstein (USA) 9.3 YARMOUTH 24 AUG hcp (56-75)1m 3f 104yds Gd David Probert 10.0 (V) (TS) 5L 7th of 10 to Blazon (GB) 10.0 WOLVERHAMPTON 17 AUG hcp (46-65)2m 120yds Std Cieren Fallon 9.7 (CP) (TS) 10L last of 6 to Corazonada 9.5 YARMOUTH 27 JUL hcp (46-65)1m 3f 104yds Gd /Frm

TStrap worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 4/9 Hollow Games, 5/1 Simply Shabra, 8/1 Eat The Book, 10/1 Ailie Rose, 25/1 Golden Cosmos, Woodstream Lad, Coqueta, 33/1 Reﬂectionist (FR), 50/1 Menindee 2020 - 1st Farouk D’alene (FR) 2nd Pat’s Pick 3rd Legacy Thor (5 min. 50.6 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: HOLLOW GAMES

Next Best: Simply Shabra

Gordon Elliott has dominated this race in recent years, winning ﬁve of the last six renewals, and he appears to have another outstanding chance with HOLLOW GAMES this time around. Bought for 255,000 pounds shortly after a 30-length point-to-point success, he made no mistake in two bumper appearances towards the end of last year and it will be a huge shock if he doesn’t make a winning start over timber. The progressive Simply Shabra is fancied to take second, ahead of the 109-rated Eat The Book.

Best Turned Out

John Millar Logistics is very kindly sponsoring the Best Turned Out prize for today’s races.

Race 1

6 WOODSTREAM LAD (32)

SECOND RACE 1.45P.M.

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle of w32,500 (Grade 3) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (r5,000)). Winner will receive r19,500. (Penalty Value: r19,175), Second will receive r6,500, Third will receive r3,250, Fourth will receive r1,625, Fifth will receive r975, Sixth will receive r650. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible About 2 miles 190 yards. r260 to enter, r65 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 12lbs Penalties. (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra. Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra. Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra. Value to winner: r19175; Second: r6500; Third: r3250; Fourth: r1625; Fifth: r975; Sixth: r650.

About Two Miles and 190 Yards (3,350 metres)

Race 2

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 PURPLE MOUNTAIN (26)

Age

(lbs)

5 (159)

B f Beat Hollow (GB) - Bluemountainbeach Sean O’Keeﬀe Owner: Mrs A F Mee Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, Trainer: W P Mullins slvs. reversed, quartered cap 5-11-011 Breeder: Mrs J M Mullins Form: A winner on both starts over hurdles and improving with each race for her top yard

Purple Mountain 4 N.H. wins r47,790.00 17/2 S.F. O’Keeﬀe 10.10 won 6L 1 3/4L from Bonarc 10.10 and The Names Jock 11.3 TIPP 3 OCT 7rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 5/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.7 won 1 3/4L 3 1/2L from Aboutagout 11.7 and Skippin Court 11.10 GAL 30 JUL 18rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Gd 20/1 Mr T. Hamilton 11.11 88L last of 11 to Grangee (FR) 11.7 LEP 7 FEB Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

2 ANNIE G (26)

2 (156)

Ch f Getaway (GER) - Its Only Gossip Rachael Blackmore Owner: Mr R Gallagher & Mrs H Gallagher Colours: ORANGE, grey spots, orange sleeves, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead grey spots on cap 5-32114 Breeder: R & Mrs H Gallagher Form: Behind Purple Mountain latest when making errors but 7lb better oﬀ with that rival

Annie G 2 N.H. wins r24,780.00 — Handicap Rating 127 5/2 HR127 Aidan Coleman 11.0 6L 1 3/4L 1L 4th to Purple Mountain 10.10 TIPP 3 OCT 7rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 7/2 D.J. O’Keeﬀe 11.1 won 8L 2 1/2L from Suprise Package (GB) 11.8 and Dark Voyager 11.4 GAL 28 JUL 7rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 110yds Gd 2/7Fav H. Morgan 11.7 won 23L 9 1/2L from What Wonders Weave 11.5 and Shannon Gray 11.9 LIST 7 JUN 18rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

3 BELLANEY GEM (28)

2 (156)

Br f Doyen - Bellaney Jewel J J Slevin Owner: J W Rosbotham Colours: DARK BLUE, white chevron & sleeves, Trainer: S R B Crawford hooped cap 471223 (TStrap) Breeder: J W Rosbotham Form: Two wins from 18 starts over hurdles and placed in her last three. This is tougher

Bellaney Gem 2 N.H. wins r7,098.10 — Handicap Rating 109 Adam Wedge 11.5 (TS) 3L 2 1/2L 3rd to Bob’s Bar 10.12 HEXHAM 1 OCT 6rn hdl 2m 48yds Gd Adam Wedge 10.8 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Shetland Bus (GER) 11.5 PERTH 14 AUG 8rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 4f 35yds Gd Mr J. C. Bowen 11.4 (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to For Three 10.9 PERTH 28 JUL 4rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m 47yds Gd /Sft

4 IMPERVIOUS (34)

B f Shantou (USA) - Blodge Owner: Paul McKeon Trainer: C A Murphy Breeder: Mr Tom O’Doherty

Brian Hayes Colours: BLACK, white epaulettes, white cap, black star 11 Form:

Unbeaten after winning her maiden hurdle at Cork and then a Listowel novice

Impervious 2 N.H. wins r18,585.00 17/2 M.P. O’Connor 10.9 won 1/2L 8 1/2L from Ballywilliam Boy 11.0 and Quirt Evans 11.5 LIST 25 SEP 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 20/1 M.P. O’Connor 11.3 won 6 1/2L 5 1/2L from Dark Spark 12.0 and Fancy A Cosmo 11.7 CK 2 AUG 16rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld

5 CALL ME DOLLY (22)

12 (152)

Ch f Gale Force Ten (GB) - Annie Go Darragh O’Keeﬀe Owner: A R Douglas Colours: RED, white spots, red sleeves, white Trainer: Gavin Cromwell cap 110267 Breeder: Albert Douglas Form: Dual handicap winner stepping up in grade and has to ﬁnd more to challenge

Call Me Dolly 1 ﬂat win r5,310.00 2 N.H. wins r13,570.00 — Handicap Rating 111 13/8Fav HR69 G.F. Carroll 10.1 6 1/4L 7th of 15 to Anyonecanhaveitall (GB) 9.7 THU 7 OCT hcp (50-70)2m Yld 12/1 HR111 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 11L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Socially Distant 11.8 LIST 20 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR68 Siobhan Rutledge 10.11 (CP) 2 1/2L 2nd to Sequoiaspirit 10.4 TIPP 6 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 115yds Sft

6 GLAN (20)

12 (152)

Ch f Getaway (GER) - Fleur (GER) Mark Walsh Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Gordon Elliott white cap Breeder: K McManus Form: 7-11-331 All out to win her maiden at Fairyhouse by a head but open to more improvement

7 PARTY CENTRAL (39)

12 (152)

B f Yeats - Itsalark Davy Russell Owner: Bective Stud Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, Trainer: Gordon Elliott red cap Breeder: Frank Motherway & Kevin Curtin Form: 12-211 Dual bumper winner who won her only start over hurdles at Listowel. May improve

Party Central 3 N.H. wins r31,860.00 4/7Fav D.N. Russell 11.9 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Broomﬁeld Hall 11.9 and Kicking Princess 11.4 LIST 20 SEP 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 6/4Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.8 won 1 3/4L 3 3/4L from Mollys Glory 11.8 and Condesa 11.4 FAIR 3 APR 11rn Bumper 2m Yld 10/1 Mr J.J. Codd 11.7 nk 2nd to Grangee (FR) 11.7 LEP 7 FEB 11rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

8 SIT DOWN LUCY (26)

12 (152)

B f Doyen - Lakyle Lady Kevin Sexton Owner: Padraic F Ryan Colours: WHITE & MAROON HOOPS, maroon Trainer: Peter Fahey chevrons on sleeves, maroon cap, white diamonds Breeder: Padraic Ryan Form: 1463u4 (Hood) Hood applied after a Killarney fourth and much more is needed if she’s to challenge

Sit Down Lucy 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 113 5/2Fav HR113 S. Fitzgerald 10.11 1 1/4L 2L 13L 4th to Digby 10.11 KILL 3 OCT 6rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Yld 7/1 HR110 S. Fitzgerald 10.4 u.r. in race won by Whatucallher 10.12 BAL 10 SEP 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 181yds Yld/Sft 5/2Fav HR110 S. Fitzgerald 11.3 4 3/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Whosgotyanow 11.7 LIM 22 JUL 7rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd

Hood worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Party Central, 2/1 Purple Mountain, 5/1 Impervious, 11/2 Annie G, 15/2 Glan, 33/1 Sit Down Lucy, 50/1 Bellaney Gem, Call Me Dolly 2020 - 1st Skyace 2nd Queens Brook 3rd Brave Way (4 min. 13.8 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: PURPLE MOUNTAIN Next Best: Party Central Willie Mullins has farmed this contest with three wins in a row from 2014 to 2016 and another in 2019, and he may strike again with PURPLE MOUNTAIN. Unbeaten after two starts over hurdles, she stayed on well to win a similar race at Tipperary and has already proved her ability in this grade. Party Central is the obvious danger in receipt of 7lb and she looks to have a bright future, while the unbeaten Impervious could ﬁgure if she has the early pace for this reduced trip, having won twice over further.

Thank You

Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank the Irish European Breeders Fund, Ladbrokes, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Lough Construction Ltd, Tote Ireland and WKD for their generous sponsorship of today’s meeting.

Race 2

Glan 3 N.H. wins r19,470.00 9/4 M.P. Walsh 11.9 won hd 2L from Jeremys Jewel 11.9 and Kicking Princess 10.10 FAIR 9 OCT 9rn mdn hdl 2m 2f Gd 11/4 M.P. Walsh 11.7 2 1/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to The Names Jock 12.0 LIST 22 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 11/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.11 7L 3L 3rd to Grangee (FR) 11.11 PUN 28 APR 14rn Bumper 2m 70yds Yld

Noel Meade began his training career with one horse in 1970 and in the subsequent 49 years, he has established himself as one of the leading trainers in Britain and Ireland. Initially, Meade was largely focussed on the flat and in fact his breakthrough success came in 1978 when a horse called Sweet Mint won what is now the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. He soon became established as one of the leading flat trainers in Ireland but having always kept some jumpers in the yard, towards the middle of the 1990s, Meade decided to switch his attention to the National Hunt scene full-time. That has proved an excellent decision as Meade has been crowned Champion Trainer on seven occasions and has enjoyed notable success at all the major Festivals. That time also saw him team up with jockey Paul Carberry who was synonymous with riding for the Meade yard until retiring from the saddle in 2016. There have been many talented performers to have passed through Noel Meade’s hands but few can match the achievements of Harchibald, who won five Grade 1s including two renewals of the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. He liked to be held up towards the rear which was a perfect match for the quiet riding style of Paul Carberry and he retired in 2009 with career earnings of over £500,000. Go Native was another hurdler of immense talent to be trained by Noel Meade, winning seven of his thirteen starts. Having won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 2009, he won two further Grade 1s the following season in the Fighting Fifth and the Christmas Hurdle. I have already alluded to the fact that Meade has enjoyed success at the Cheltenham Festival, with his first winner coming courtesy of Sausalito Bay, who won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in 2000. Since then, he has added a further four Festival victories, namely Nicanor (2006 Neptune Novices’ Hurdle), Go Native (2009 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle), Very Wood (2014 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle) and most recently Road To Respect, who won the Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase at the 2017 Festival. Road To Respect also gave Noel Meade his one Grade One success in 2018. Jeff Kidder was the star of last season for the yard and proved his win in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle was no fluke. A Grade Two followed at Fairyhouse and then a Grade One at Punchestown in the Ballymore Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle. A remarkable training performance to get a horse who was beaten into last at 50/1 only four starts before that to winning a Grade One. He’s been described as a ‘film start in the yard’ and the Noel Meade team will be oozing with confidence going into the 2021 season.

GORDON ELLIOTT

ZANAHIYR

JACK KENNEDY

Focus On... Zanahiyr Zanahiyr has only had the five starts over hurdles since moving to Gordon Elliott from Mick Halford. He began life on the flat where he won his final start at Fairyhouse in a Maiden before being gelded and bought by Noel and Valerie Moran. He was sent to Gordon Elliott and began life over hurdles by winning at Ballinrobe in a Maiden Hurdle under Keith Donoghue. He immediately stepped up in grade to take a Grade 3 juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse beating Saint Sam by an impressive 14 lengths. Jack Kennedy then rode him again at Christmas where he justified short odds to win at Leopardstown, which often throws up a top hurdler. He didn’t look to be the same horse in the JCB Triumph hurdle and despite running a lot better at Punchestown the team at Cullentra will be hoping he can make into a top hurdler this season. The WKD hurdle looks the perfect opportunity to get back into the winner’s enclosure and it should be a fascinating race to watch.

Quote Marks

“He’s not just a juvenile, he’s big and “strong and only going to get better.” ” Gordon Elliott talking about Zanahiyr after his second win over hurdles at Fairyhouse.

What’s in a Name

In our final race of the day, there is a horse named after a small piece of Townland in County Antrim. Castlenagree runs in our final race of the day and is trained by D M Christie. It is only 0.43 square miles and within Co. Antrim it is the 941st largest Townland.

Number Crunching

2 5 2

The number of winning favourites of the WKD Hurdle in the last five years.

The number of winners Gordon Elliott has saddled in the Tote Ten To Follow Beginners Chase in the last 10 years. The number of times a horse has carried less than 11st in the Lough Construction Ltd Handicap Hurdle. This includes last years winner Ragin Cajun!

THIRD RACE 2.20P.M.

The WKD Hurdle of w50,000 (Grade 2)

(Generously sponsored by WKD). Winner will receive r30,000 (Penalty Value: r29,500), Second will receive r10,000, Third will receive r5,000, Fourth will receive r2,500, Fifth will receive r1,500, A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 3rd May, 2020 About 2 miles 190 yards. r400 to enter, r100 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs, Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra, Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb extra, Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 8lb extra Allowance - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2021 allowed 4lb. Travel Allowance: Subject to the usual conditions, Down Royal Racecourse will pay a travel allowance of r1,250 towards the transport costs of runners from overseas. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500.

About Two Miles and 190 Yards (3,350 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

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1 ZANAHIYR (181)

Age

(lbs)

9 (163)

Ch g Nathaniel - Zariyna Jack Kennedy Owner: Bective Stud Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, Trainer: Gordon Elliott red cap Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Form: 1111-42 (TStrap) The class act in the ﬁeld having contested Grade 1s on his last two starts

Zanahiyr 1 ﬂat win r7,965.00 3 N.H. wins r42,775.00 — Handicap Rating 146 9/2 HR145 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Jeﬀ Kidder 11.2 PUN 1 MAY 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld Jack Kennedy 11.0 (TS) 3 1/4L hd 1 1/4L 4th to Quilixios (GB) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 1/2Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.3 won 3 3/4L 1 3/4L from Busselton (FR) 11.0 and Ha D’or (FR) 11.0 LEP 26 DEC 20 7rn hdl Grade 2 2m Yld

2 CASK MATE (30)

4 (158)

B g Kalanisi - Littleton Liberty (GB) Sean Flanagan Owner: High Spirits Racing Club Colours: BLACK, red diamond, black & yellow Trainer: Noel Meade hooped sleeves, yellow cap Breeder: William Flood Form: 2//-112-01 Fit from a recent win on the Flat and a big player getting 5lb from Zanahiyr

Cask Mate 1 ﬂat win r6,490.00 3 N.H. wins r22,680.00 — Handicap Rating 139 5/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.9 won 7L 1 1/4L from Don’t Be Angry 9.9 and Away To Sea (FR) 9.9 BELW 29 SEP 12rn mdn 1m 4f 13yds Gd/Yld 2min 43.6sec 80/1 HR139 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 33L 11th of 13 to Appreciate It 11.12 LEP 7 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR138 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Ballyadam 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 20 7rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft

3 JUSTICE EARS (65)

0 (154)

B g Dylan Thomas - Shanghai Visit Ricky Doyle Owner: David Peter Dunne Colours: BLACK, royal blue diamond, royal blue Trainer: David Peter Dunne diamond on cap Breeder: Lucky Racing Syndicate Form: 050/-p-0p (H,T) His record speaks for itself and looks to have it all to do in this company

Justice Ears — Handicap Rating 92 50/1 HR93 R.A. Doyle 11.13 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Zamond (FR) 11.4 BELW 25 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 212yds Gd 50/1 HR93 D.P. Maxwell 11.5 (H) 70L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Listenheretomejack 11.12 BAL 4 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 26yds Sft 28/1 HR93 D.J. Hand 10.12 p.u. in race won by Final Orders (GB) 10.9 WEX 26 OCT 20 10rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 100yds Sft/Hvy

4 MONOXIDE (GB) (7)

0 (154)

B g Galileo - Breathe (FR) R Deegan Owner: Neill McCluskey Colours: BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, Trainer: Neill McCluskey (R) quartered cap Breeder: Niarchos Family Form: 0-0f277 (TStrap) Signiﬁcant improvement required if he is to win a race of this nature. Tough ask

Monoxide (GB) 1 ﬂat win r6,285.20 — Handicap Rating 85 7/1 HR87 E. Walsh 11.5 (H) (TS) 42L 7th of 9 to Crackaway (FR) 12.0 SLGO 22 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Yld 13/2 HR87 A.W. Short 11.7 (H) (TS) 15L 7th of 10 to Pretty Little Liar 11.8 FAIR 9 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f Gd 40/1 HR87 R. Deegan 11.1 (H) (TS) 12L 2nd to Ask The Leader 10.10 DWNP 8 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 110yds Sft

5 BONARC (16)

7 (147)

B Br f Arcadio (GER) - Bonnie Theatre Luke Dempsey 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: 086625 Has only won once from 23 starts over hurdles, which does not inspire conﬁdence

Bonarc 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 111 9/1 HR111 L.P. Dempsey 11.0 6 1/2L 5th of 9 to Mighty Meggsie 10.9 PUN 13 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 100/1 HR108 L.P. Dempsey 10.10 6L 2nd to Purple Mountain 10.10 TIPP 3 OCT 7rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 40/1 HR109 L.P. Dempsey 9.12 13L 6th of 16 to Run For Oscar 11.1 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

H,T worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 2/5 Zanahiyr, 7/4 Cask Mate, 25/1 Bonarc, 100/1 Justice Ears, Monoxide (GB) 2020 - 1st Aspire Tower 2nd Abacadabras (FR) 3rd Jason The Militant (4 min. 11.1 sec.)

Next Best: Cask Mate

Win: ZANAHIYR

ZANAHIYR looks to be head and shoulders above his opposition in this contest having put together quite the novice hurdle campaign. A winner of three of his ﬁve starts, including twice in Graded company, the son of Nathaniel contested Grade 1s at both Cheltenham and Punchestown where he performed with credit on both occasions. Receiving 5lb from the selection, Cask Mate is the main danger having ﬁnished second in the Royal Bond last season. Bonarc is likely to pick up the pieces if there are any mishaps from the top two.

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DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

The daughter of a dairy farmer and a teacher, Rachael Blackmore certainly doesn’t hail from the usual ‘racing’ family that many jockeys have as a starting point and yet, she has risen to the very top of her profession regardless - an exceptional example of her relentless character and will to win. Blackmore grew up on a farm and her connection with horses started there, with regular access to ponies and therefore the opportunity to take part in Pony Clubs, hunts and races followed. She often harks back to the day when she had her first pony race win, at the age of 13, when she defeated none other than Willie Mullins’ number one jockey, Paul Townend - a memory that still burns brightly for the competitive 29-year-old. Under rules, she had to wait until 2011 for her break - Blackmore’s first winner was Stowaway Pearl at Thurles in the Tipperary Ladies’ Handicap Hurdle after being recommended to ‘Shark’ Hanlon by champion jockey Davy Russell. It’s hard to put into words quite how remarkable last season was for Rachael Blackmore. She was one of, if not the best jockey during last season and backed it up with a quite emphatic Cheltenham. Her relationship with Henry De Bromhead has continued to go from strength to strength and it was onboard his horses that she picked up the Champion Hurdle and finished second in the Gold Cup before going on to claim victory in the Aintree Grand National. One horse comes to mind when you think of Rachael Blackmore and that’s the superstar mare Honeysuckle. The two have picked up no fewer than eight Grade ones and still remain undefeated. Her win in the Champion Hurdle was frightening and she went on to finish her season in fine style by winning the Irish Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. With it looking likely she will remain over hurdles, it is hard to look past her for next years Champion Hurdle. In the 2020-21 season she rode 92 winners and who knows, she may even get to the magic 100 winners this season!

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FOURTH RACE 2.55P.M.

The Lough Construction Ltd. Handicap Hurdle of w10,000 (80-102) (Generously sponsored by Lough Construction Ltd). 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 80-102. 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 3 miles 30 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. Handicaps calculated 25th October. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

About Three Miles and 30 yards (4,825 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BUILDING BRIDGES (GB) (42)

Age

(lbs)

0 (168)

Br g New Approach - City On Sea Mr O McGill (7) Owner: Taphouse Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE CHECK, white Trainer: Gary McGill (R) sleeves, hooped cap Breeder: Niarchos Family Form: 000940 Disappointing at Downpatrick on his latest outing and has plenty to prove

Building Bridges (GB) 1 ﬂat win r7,700.00 1 N.H. win r5,776.00 — Handicap Rating 102 12/1 HR104 Mr O. McGill 11.6 57L last of 12 to So Near So Farhh (GB) 11.3 DWNP 17 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 165yds Yld 25/1 HR105 H. Morgan 11.8 5 1/2L 10L 4L 4th to Favori Logique (FR) 11.5 DWNP 30 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 160yds Gd 100/1 HR105 H. Morgan 11.5 7 3/4L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Fill The Tank 10.11 ROS 3 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld

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2 FRANKLY ALL TALK (222)

0 (168)

B g Fracas - Take My Word Brian Hayes Owner: P Mulvenna Colours: PINK, purple star & sleeves, purple star Trainer: R K Watson on cap Breeder: Martin Cullinane Form: 854p-pu Has failed to ﬁnish on both of his starts this year and has questions to answer

Frankly All Talk 2 N.H. wins r17,256.00 — Handicap Rating 102 50/1 HR122 B. Hayes 11.1 (BK) (TS) u.r. in race won by Fag An Bealach 10.5 DWNP 21 MAR 15rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Gd/Yld 50/1 HR103 B. Hayes 10.4 p.u. in race won by No Grey Area’s 10.11 GOW 2 MAR 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 16/1 HR103 J.S. McGarvey 11.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Notice To Close (GB) 10.12 LIM 28 DEC 20 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy

3 GAME CATCH (26)

13 (167)

B g Ocovango (GB) - Macetown Gale Mr P Power (5) Owner: Mrs B Power Colours: WHITE, royal blue diamond, royal blue Trainer: Paul Power sleeves, white diamonds, royal blue cap, white diamond Breeder: Garvan Donnelly Form: 242112 Posted his best eﬀort at Tipperary on his most recent run and should go well

Game Catch 2 N.H. wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 101 11/2 HR99 Mr P. Power 10.13 6 1/2L 2nd to Rambling Rose 11.5 TIPP 3 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Yld 4/1Fav HR93 Mr P. Power 11.7 won 1 1/2L 3L from Time And Times 10.13 and The Holmeister 10.13 LIST 24 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld 5/1 HR88 Mr P. Power 11.1 won 2 3/4L ns from Trouble And Strife 11.6 and Wavylake 11.0 KILB 3 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 180yds Gd

4 STOCKDALE (29)

13 (167)

Gr f Court Cave - Station Lane Jonathan Moore Owner: Brian Hamilton Colours: WHITE, royal blue slvs, red cap. Trainer: B R Hamilton Form: 1800f7 Breeder: B A Hamilton Never seriously threatened on her latest outing at Clonmel and others look stronger

Stockdale 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 101 33/1 HR102 J.M. Moore 12.0 10L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Lord Gillygooley 11.9 CLON 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)3m 50yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR103 J.M. Moore 11.1 fell in race won by Ally Cay 11.2 DWNP 17 SEP 8rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft 12/1 HR106 H. Morgan 11.2 22L 11th of 12 to Shopping Around 11.5 DWNP 7 MAY hcp hdl 2m 1f 100yds Gd

5 EXCELCIOR (FR) (221)

12 (166)

B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Belle D’arbois (FR) Jack Kennedy Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon Trainer: Gordon Elliott cap, white star Breeder: M Jean-Pierre Burczy Form: 1//-676 Up in trip for his handicap debut and warrants plenty of respect for leading yard

Excelcior (FR) 1 ﬂat win r4,750.00 — Handicap Rating 100 25/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 8 3/4L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Ahead Of The Field 11.7 NAV 22 MAR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 20/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 74L 7th of 10fn, 15rn to Dunboyne 11.6 THU 15 FEB mdn hdl 2m 7f Hvy 14/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 34L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Frere Tuck (FR) 12.0 PUN 17 JAN mdn hdl 2m 30yds Hvy

6 STANSFIELD (20)

10 (164)

B g Thousand Words (GB) - Pandalute Gavin Brouder (7) Owner: Miss K McNeilly Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on Trainer: Paul Traynor (R) sleeves, red cap, black star Breeder: Old Meadow Stud Form: 133306 Not disgraced over fences at Fairyhouse earlier this month and may get involved

Stansﬁeld 1 N.H. win r10,915.00 C — Handicap Rating 98 28/1 HR119 G. Brouder 11.8 16L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Arrycan 10.11 FAIR 9 OCT hcp chse (0-123)2m 7f 160yds Gd 8/1 HR98 Mr C. Abernethy 11.3 last of 10fn, 12rn to Punters Poet 11.8 ROS 6 JUL hcp hdl (80-102)2m 29yds Sft 3/1 HR119 Mr C. Abernethy 10.13 6L 1/2L 3rd to Samurai Cracker 11.0 here 17 MAR 6rn nov.ch 2m 3f 140yds Yld

7 CHINA PRINCESS (26)

9 (163)

B f Shantou (USA) - Back Log Kevin Sexton Owner: Winning Ways Athena Syndicate Colours: RED & YELLOW STRIPES, purple Trainer: Peter Fahey sleeves, yellow & red striped cap Breeder: John O’Connor Form: p-1b255 Finished well when ﬁfth at Tipperary at the start of this month and can go well

China Princess 2 N.H. wins r12,400.00 — Handicap Rating 97 8/1 HR98 K.C. Sexton 11.3 13L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Rambling Rose 11.5 TIPP 3 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)3m Yld 16/5Fav HR99 K.C. Sexton 11.11 6 1/2L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Good World 11.9 WEX 6 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd 13/2 HR96 K.C. Sexton 11.1 4 1/4L 2nd to Rain In Spain 11.12 CK 9 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd/Yld

8 OUTSIDE THE DOOR (35)

9 (163)

Outside The Door 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 97 7/1 HR88 A.P. Kelly 11.0 won 4 1/4L 7L from Lord Gillygooley 12.2 and Anuas Ar An Bpost 11.3 LIST 24 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld 4/1Fav HR89 A.P. Kelly 11.1 14L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Railway Muice 10.13 KILB 3 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)3m 180yds Gd 17/2 HR88 A.P. Kelly 10.7 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Motion In Limine 11.5 here 27 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd

9 WARREEDY (44)

12 11

8 (162)

B g Wareed - Eradas Tune Mr E Mahon (7) Owner: Mrs Anne McMahon Colours: YELLOW, royal blue triple diamond, royal blue Trainer: Brian M McMahon diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue diamonds Breeder: Kiltartan Syndicate Form: p-74244 (Hood) Has shaped better than the bare results would suggest recently and may ﬁgure Warreedy 3 N.H. wins r15,930.00 — Handicap Rating 96 9/1 HR91 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 (H) 8L ns 2 3/4L 4th to Father Jed 11.10 SLGO 15 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f 150yds Gd 5/2Fav HR96 Mr D. O’Connor 11.8 (H) 1 3/4L 8L 2L 4th to Therellalwaysbeone 11.5 BAL 9 AUG 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 121yds Gd 11/2 HR88 Mr D. O’Connor 11.7 (H) 1/2L 2nd to Glenquin Castle 11.4 ROS 3 AUG 16rn hcp chse (0-95)3m 70yds Gd/Yld

10 LARGY PRINCESS (110)

7 (161)

B f Presenting (GB) - Las Princess Dylan Johnston (7) Owner: Raymond Scullion & Martin McGrogan Colours: EMERALD GREEN, purple star, purple Trainer: S R B Crawford stars on sleeves, purple cap, emerald green stars Breeder: C O’Brennan Form: 0-033p4 (TStrap) Mark has dropped 10lb since her last run but may ﬁnd some of her rivals too strong

Largy Princess — Handicap Rating 95 Mr J. C. Bowen 11.7 (TS) s/hd 4L 2 3/4L 4th to Pammi (GB) 11.9 PERTH 11 JUL 10rn hcp hdl (0-115)2m 7f 207yds Sft Mr Ben Bromley 11.1 (TS) p.u. in race won by Lord Condi 11.3 PERTH 6 JUN 13rn hcp hdl (0-110)2m 7f 207yds Gd Mr J. C. Bowen 11.0 (TS) 3 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Little Actress 11.0 SEDGEFIELD 11 MAY 5rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 188yds Gd

11 TEMPTATIONINMILAN (7)

7 (161)

B g Milan (GB) - Temptation (FR) Jack Foley (5) Owner: Mrs Patricia McCarthy Colours: PINK, purple seams, pink cap Trainer: C Byrnes Form: 50-0563 Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill Stepped up when third at Sligo last week and capable of making an impact

Temptationinmilan — Handicap Rating 95 9/4Fav HR94 D.J. McInerney 12.0 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to A Diﬀerent World 11.9 SLGO 22 OCT 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft 25/1 HR94 J.B. Foley 10.13 9 3/4L 6th of 15fn, 17rn to Cosmic Rock 11.1 LIST 25 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Gd/Yld 200/1 C.A. Landers 11.4 47L 5th of 10fn, 13rn to Harrie (FR) 12.0 THU 15 FEB beg.ch 2m 89yds Sft/Hvy

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B g Milan (GB) - Misspublican Aidan Kelly (7) Owner: Hold Firm Syndicate Colours: GREY, white chevron, white chevrons Trainer: Padraig Roche on sleeves, white cap, grey star Breeder: B & O Bloodstock Form: 040351 Improved when winning at Listowel last month and looks a leading candidate

12 CALL ME FREDDIE (GB) (69)

6 (160)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy - Still Runs Deep (GB) Bryan Cooper Owner: NC Eightyeight Syndicate Colours: BLACK, white hoop, check sleeves, Trainer: Paul Nolan black cap, white diamonds Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Form: 7090-10 Has the headgear removed on his second start for this yard and better is expected

Call Me Freddie (GB) 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 94 15/2 HR94 J.C. Gainford 11.11 (CP) 25L last of 13fn, 17rn to Shiroccoville 10.10 KILL 21 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 50yds Gd 11/4Fav HR85 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 won nk 3 1/2L from Wild Atlantic Lady (GB) 11.9 and Stellar Stow 11.1 CK 8 MAY 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 50yds Gd 66/1 HR88 Mr J.C. Gainford 11.6 70L last of 16fn, 18rn to Ballyshannon Rose 11.10 LIM 1 DEC 20 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy

13 FINAL ORDERS (GB) (17)

6 (160)

B g Camelot (GB) - Trapeze (GB) Conor Orr Owner: C M D Syndicate Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow hoop, yellow Trainer: Garvan Donnelly armlet, yellow cap, dark blue star Breeder: Hascombe And Valiant Studs Form: 862575 (Hood) Performed respectably when ﬁfth at Punchestown last time but others look stronger

Final Orders (GB) 1 N.H. win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 94 11/1 HR95 C.J. Orr 11.7 (H) 9 1/4L 5th of 18fn, 20rn to Christmas Jumper 11.13 PUN 12 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 150yds Gd 17/2 HR96 C.J. Orr 11.11 (H) 13L 7th of 17fn, 18rn to Yamato 11.3 NAV 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 170yds Gd 7/1 HR96 C.J. Orr 11.8 (H) 6L 5th of 16 to Motion In Limine 11.5 here 27 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd

14 JOURNEY WEST (170)

6 (160)

11 11

5 (159)

Race 4

B g Westerner (GB) - Montecateno James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: Mrs I H Acheson Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sash, white Trainer: C A McBratney sleeves & cap Breeder: Richard Clogher Form: f995 Makes his handicap debut on his return from a break but less appealing than some

Journey West — Handicap Rating 94 Mr Danny McMenamin 11.4 60L 5th of 13 to Wowsham 11.4 PERTH 12 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft 50/1 K.C. Sexton 12.0 22L 9th of 14fn, 16rn to New Society 11.7 FAIR 13 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 150/1 C.P. McNamara 11.11 16L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Robinstown 12.0 NAV 13 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy

15 ALLDUCKORNODINNER (17)

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Inforthenight P J O’Hanlon (7) Owner: Mrs Una Sweeney Colours: YELLOW, light green sash & sleeves, Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin striped cap Breeder: Mrs Una Sweeney Form: 5-30-887 Below his best on all three starts since joining this yard and others are favoured

Allduckornodinner 4 N.H. wins r26,541.50 C — Handicap Rating 93 14/1 HR97 Miss J. Townend 10.11 19L 7th of 11fn, 16rn to Direct Image 10.0 PUN 12 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 200yds Gd 50/1 HR95 Miss E.J. Sweeney 11.3 14L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Yamato 11.3 NAV 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 170yds Gd 50/1 HR98 Miss E.J. Sweeney 11.3 81L last of 8fn, 10rn to Therellalwaysbeone 11.5 BAL 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 121yds Gd

16 KELLS PRIORY (12)

5 (159)

B g Valirann (FR) - Kells Hall Shane Fitzgerald (5) Owner: Bullseye Syndicate Colours: BLACK, red disc, dark green & red Trainer: Louise G Lyons (R) check sleeves, red cap, dark green star Breeder: Mrs Assumpta O’Brien Form: 040576 Some promise at Cork last time and may outrun his odds on his handicap debut

Kells Priory — Handicap Rating 97 66/1 D.P. Holden 11.1 20L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Chicago Time 12.0 CK 17 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd 33/1 R.P. Treacy 11.8 22L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to I A Connect 12.0 LIST 20 SEP mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 11/1 Mr P.A. King 11.8 22L 5th of 9 to Eco Pete 11.6 DWNP 8 AUG Bumper 2m 2f 165yds Yld

17 TREASURE MOUNTAIN (391)

B f Mountain High - Cordione Hugh Morgan (3) Owner: More Pressure Syndicate Colours: RED, black chevron, halved sleeves, Trainer: P J Rothwell black cap Breeder: Timothy Corcoran Form: 1//-8588pPulled up at Gowran Park when last seen over a year ago and needs to step up

Treasure Mountain 1 N.H. win r6,776.00 — Handicap Rating 93 28/1 HR99 D.F. O’Regan 10.7 p.u. in race won by Dime A Dozen 11.10 GOW 3 OCT 20 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 66/1 HR102 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.0 46L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Kilganer Queen 11.4 BAL 22 JUL 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 172yds Yld 66/1 A.W. Short 10.2 41L last of 8 to The Very Man 11.3 ROS 13 JUL 20 hdl 1m 7f 80yds Gd

18 ARDHILL (60)

4 (158)

B g Shantou (USA) - Pretty Puttens Davy Russell Owner: D Charlesworth Colours: MAROON & WHITE QUARTERED, check Trainer: Gordon Elliott sleeves & cap Breeder: Mrs Rita Kent Form: 30-0090 (Blinkers) Has the blinkers ﬁtted on this occasion but improvement will be required

Ardhill — Handicap Rating 92 8/1 HR93 K.C. Sexton 12.0 25L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Ask The Leader 11.1 DWNP 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 165yds Gd 125/1 K.C. Sexton 12.0 85L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Rebel Gold 12.0 GOW 28 JAN beg.ch 2m Hvy 50/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Duc D’allier (FR) 12.0 FAIR 12 JAN beg.ch 2m Hvy

19 WINNIE WOODNUTT (8)

4 (158)

B f Kalanisi - Blonde Muse Mr B W Harvey (7) Owner: William Harvey Colours: YELLOW & BLACK HOOPS, yellow Trainer: D Harvey sleeves, red cap, black star Breeder: Mr William Harvey Form: 506467 Only minor promise at Thurles on her latest start and progression is needed

Winnie Woodnutt — Handicap Rating 92 28/1 HR93 Mr A. Harvey 10.12 8 3/4L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Inﬂuential Lady 11.1 THU 21 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Gd 33/1 HR93 Mr A. Harvey 11.0 (TS) 11L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Tullyveery Lad 11.4 GOW 1 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Gd 200/1 Mr A. Harvey 11.0 (TS) 11L 3L 6 1/2L 4th to Chemical Energy 12.0 NAV 18 SEP 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd

20 MCQUINN (41)

3 (157)

Mcquinn — Handicap Rating 91 33/1 HR92 J.S. McGarvey 11.8 (TS) 8 3/4L 8th of 19 to Profound 11.1 NAV 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 170yds Gd B. Hughes 11.4 (TS) 6 1/2L 4L 3rd to Red Missile 11.2 PERTH 5 SEP 7rn mdn hdl 2m 47yds Gd 40/1 HR95 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by She’stherightone 11.8 PUN 30 MAY 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 200yds Yld/Sft

RESERVES 21 VEE DANCER (9)

2 (156)

13 (153)

B g Morozov (USA) - Merryisker Danny Mullins Owner: Ronan M P McNally Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange stars on sleeves, Trainer: Ronan M P McNally (R) orange stars on cap Breeder: Andrew Pierce Form: 0-80000 Showed little over hurdles at the start of this year and more is needed. Reserve

Vee Dancer — Handicap Rating 90 150/1 M.A. Enright 10.0 19L 10th of 13 to Jesse Evans 10.0 NAV 20 OCT mdn 1m 6f Yld 50/1 M.A. Enright 9.13 32L 16th of 18 to Anner Castle 9.7 CUR 14 OCT mdn 1m 4f Yld 200/1 M.A. Enright 9.13 18L 11th of 13 to Safari Quest 9.7 GOW 1 SEP mdn 1m 1f 110yds Gd

22 THEBELLSOFSHANDON (12)

B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Western Cowgirl Owner: Sean O’Driscoll & Michael O’Flynn Colours: RED, white disc, white spots on cap Trainer: M F Morris Form: 688p-7 (Hood) Breeder: William Kelly May have needed the run at Cork last time and not ruled out if getting a run. Reserve

Thebellsofshandon — Handicap Rating 87 16/1 HR87 Jamie Hayes 10.13 (H) 8 3/4L 7th of 16fn, 18rn to More Wine Lilly 12.0 CK 17 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Gd 10/1 P.T. Enright 12.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Shes Some Doll 11.7 LIM 29 DEC 20 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 66/1 P.T. Enright 12.0 (H) (TS) 49L 8th of 20 to Master McShee (GB) 12.0 CK 6 DEC 20 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

23 JIMLI’S ISLAND (GB) (21)

13 (153)

B g Trans Island (GB) - Queen of Diamonds Owner: Springﬁeld Stable Staﬀ Syndicate Colours: PINK, purple chevron, orange & Trainer: R K Watson emerald green quartered cap Breeder: T C Dawson Form: p-0693u Reverts to hurdles but needs to progress in order to get into contention. Reserve

Jimli’s Island (GB) — Handicap Rating 87 16/1 HR95 S. O’Callaghan 11.7 u.r. in race won by Carnet De Stage 11.7 DWNP 8 OCT 12rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 110yds Sft 40/1 Derek McGrath 10.12 1/2L 14L 3rd to The Dabbler 11.4 GOW 2 OCT 5rn nov.ch 3m 1f Gd 200/1 S. O’Callaghan 11.7 (BK) 78L last of 9fn, 12rn to Hurricane Georgie 10.6 DWNP 17 SEP beg.ch 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft

Race 4

B g Mr Dinos - Vannuccis Daughter Jody McGarvey Owner: Run For Your Money Syndicate Colours: WHITE & RED STRIPES, red sleeves, red Trainer: Miss Suzy Barkley star on cap Breeder: Richard O’Hara Form: 89-7p38 (TStrap) Failed to see out his race at Navan last month and best to focus elsewhere

Blinkers worn by No. 18. Hood worn by No. 9, No. 13, No. 22. TStrap worn by No. 10, No. 20. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Outside The Door, 4/1 Game Catch, 9/2 Temptationinmilan, 8/1 Excelcior (FR), 10/1 Stansﬁeld, China Princess, Warreedy, Call Me Freddie (GB), 16/1 Final Orders (GB), 20/1 Largy Princess, Ardhill, 25/1 Frankly All Talk, Journey West, 33/1 Building Bridges (GB), Stockdale, Allduckornodinner, Kells Priory, Winnie Woodnutt, Mcquinn, 66/1 Treasure Mountain 2020 - 1st Ragin Cajun 2nd Electricitywork 3rd She’stherightone (6 min. 26 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: OUTSIDE THE DOOR

Next Best: Game Catch

Race 4

The Padraig Roche-trained OUTSIDE THE DOOR posted his best piece of form when winning comfortably at Listowel last month, getting the better of a progressive rival in the process, and the five-year-old is tipped to prove too strong for his rivals. Game Catch continued his progression when finishing second at Tipperary earlier this month and looks set for another bold showing, while China Princess and the Gordon Elliott-trained Excelcior are others to consider in a competitive affair.

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FIFTH RACE 3.30P.M.

The Tote Ten To Follow Beginners Steeplechase of w11,000 Winner will receive r6,600, (Penalty Value: r6,490), Second will receive r2,200, Third will receive r1,100, Fourth will receive r550, Fifth will receive r330, Sixth will receive r220. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 120 yards. r88 to enter, r22 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 5lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: r6490; Second: r2200; Third: r1100; Fourth: r550; Fifth: r330; Sixth: r220.

About Two Miles three furlongs and 120 Yards (3,900 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BEACON EDGE (183)

Age

(lbs)

0 (168)

B g Doyen - Laurel Gift Sean Flanagan Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon Trainer: Noel Meade cap, white star Breeder: Harry Browne Form: 13-314f A Grade 2-winning hurdler who ought to have a big say now switching to fences

Beacon Edge 5 N.H. wins r53,927.40 5/1 HR158 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 fell in race won by Klassical Dream (FR) 11.12 PUN 29 APR 14rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 170yds Yld S. W. Flanagan 11.10 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Flooring Porter 11.10 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 15rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 15/8 HR154 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 won nk 12L from Fury Road 11.10 and Darasso (FR) 11.5 NAV 21 FEB 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f Hvy

2 CHAMPAGNE GOLD (185)

0 (168)

B g Presenting (GB) - Kon Tiky (FR) Rachael Blackmore Owner: Barry Maloney Colours: MAROON, yellow stars, maroon Trainer: Henry de Bromhead sleeves, striped cap Breeder: Peter McCrea Form: 213-200 Failed to ﬁre towards the end of his last campaign but he may improve now chasing

Champagne Gold 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 11/1 HR139 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 23L 13th of 22fn, 24rn to Jazzaway 10.2 PUN 27 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 100yds Yld Rachael Blackmore 11.1 17L 17th of 25 to Belfast Banter 10.0 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 16/1 HR132 Rachael Blackmore 10.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Drop The Anchor 10.5 LEP 6 FEB 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy

Race 5

3 GRAND PARADIS (FR) (246)

0 (168)

Gr g Martaline (GB) - Outre Mer (FR) Jack Kennedy Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red Trainer: Gordon Elliott diamonds, red cap Breeder: Mme Michele Juhen Cypres Form: 1-411 (TStrap) A progressive hurdler who’s bred to suit the larger obstacles. Rates a big player

Grand Paradis (FR) 3 N.H. wins r28,615.00 7/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 (TS) won 13L 1 1/4L from Goodbye Someday 11.2 and Fighter Allen (FR) 11.2 THU 25 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 218yds Hvy 7/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.13 (TS) won 9L 9 1/2L from Grand Bornand (FR) 11.13 and The Priests Leap 12.0 FAIR 8 FEB 16rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 7/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to On Eagles Wings 11.7 NAAS 13 JAN 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 180yds Hvy

4 LIFETIME AMBITION (184)

0 (168)

Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Jeanquiri (FR) Sean O’Keeﬀe Owner: Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, white stars on Trainer: Mrs John Harrington sleeves, quartered cap Breeder: Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Form: 4-34211 Finished on a high when winning in April and he has a solid each-way chance

Lifetime Ambition 2 N.H. wins r20,060.00 13/2 HR125 R.M. Power 12.0 won 12L 3 1/2L from Fastorslow (FR) 12.0 and Decimation 12.0 PUN 28 APR 11rn hdl 2m 4f 120yds Yld 8/13Fav R.M. Power 12.0 won 7 1/2L 3 3/4L from Champagne Sparkles (FR) 11.7 and Firth Of Tara 11.7 LIM 28 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 10/11Fav R.M. Power 12.0 1 3/4L 2nd to Ballywilliam Boy 11.7 NAAS 14 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft

5 MR BERCOW (193)

0 (168)

B g Insatiable - Secret Admirer Luke Dempsey Owner: Declan O’Farrell Colours: YELLOW, brown hoop, yellow sleeves, Trainer: J T R Dreaper brown & yellow check cap Breeder: Garry Ryan Form: 7-0f319 Has shown bits and pieces of form but appears to have plenty on his plate today

Mr Bercow 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 1/1Fav HR94 K.M. Donoghue 11.13 (CP) (TS) 70L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Shantou Sisu 11.10 TRAM 19 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 120yds Yld 9/4Fav HR89 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 won 1 1/4L 20L from Esthers Marvel 11.3 and Get Phar 11.2 LIM 15 APR 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Yld 11/2 HR87 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Seangoell 12.0 LIM 14 MAR 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f Hvy

6 NEPTUNUS EQUESTER (151)

0 (168)

B Br g Doyen - Native Westerner James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: T M Finn Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE CHEVRONS, Trainer: P J Rothwell royal blue sleeves, white star on cap Breeder: Mr T Finn Form: p-p-78 He’s been well beaten at big prices thus far and others make more appeal today

Neptunus Equester 100/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 65L last of 8fn, 9rn to Fan De Blues (FR) 12.0 PUN 31 MAY beg.ch 2m Yld 40/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 50L 7th of 10 to Antey (GER) 12.0 LIM 18 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 120yds Gd (PtoP) 10/1 N J Redmond p.u. in race won by Reality Cheque KILFEACLE 26-JAN-20 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

7 RAILWAY HURRICANE (24)

B g Perugino (USA) - Rose Earley Conor McNamara Owner: Miss Susan Barton & S O’Brien & John Mahon Colours: BLACK, large white spots, red cap Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form: 1314-05 (TStrap) Breeder: Adrian Sutton Showed glimpses of promise on his chase debut but this requires considerably more

Railway Hurricane 2 N.H. wins r15,340.00 40/1 J.M. Moore 12.0 (TS) 32L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Noble Yeats 12.0 GAL 5 OCT beg.ch 2m 2f 110yds Sft 50/1 HR132 J.M. Moore 11.6 (TS) 37L 11th of 16fn, 18rn to Jesse Evans 11.5 KILL 9 MAY Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Yld 7/1 HR131 C.P. McNamara 11.3 (TS) 2 3/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Power Of Pause 11.7 PUN 6 DEC 20 5rn nov.hdl 2m 130yds Hvy

8 STREET VALUE (241)

0 (168)

B g Well Chosen (GB) - Carrigbuck Danny Mullins Owner: Miracle Cure Syndicate Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white spots, white cap, Trainer: J P Flavin royal blue spots Breeder: Richard Walsh Form: 003-112 He has shown plenty of promise over hurdles but needs to take a step forward

Street Value 2 N.H. wins r15,635.00 5/2Fav HR120 B.J. Foley 11.2 15L 2nd to No Grey Area’s 10.11 GOW 2 MAR 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 2/1 HR109 B.J. Foley 11.5 won 6L 5L from Oscar Sam 11.6 and Rebel Early 11.4 GOW 28 JAN 11rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 4f 85yds Hvy 7/2Fav HR98 H. Morgan 11.5 won 8 1/2L 3/4L from Knock Na Rea 10.6 and Doldido 11.9 CLON 19 JAN 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f 50yds Hvy

0 (168)

Vanillier (FR) 2 N.H. wins r70,200.60 100/30 HR150 J.M. Moore 11.12 (TS) 12L 1 1/4L 2L 4th to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.11 PUN 28 APR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 3m Yld Mark Walsh 11.5 (TS) won 11L 1 1/2L from Oscar Elite 11.5 and Streets Of Doyen 11.5 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR 16rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 12/1 HR137 J.M. Moore 11.12 (TS) 58L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.10 LEP 6 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 33yds Sft/Hvy

10 WOMALKO (FR) (157)

0 (168)

B g Balko (FR) - Woman Lovely (FR) Phillip Enright Owner: Mrs Mary Tyner Colours: RED, yellow cross of lorraine, black cap Trainer: Robert Tyner Form: 28500-0 Breeder: M Jacky Dalifard, Mme Marine Dalifard, M Kevin Dalifard & M Allan Dalifard He is still a maiden from ﬁve attempts and it may be best to look elsewhere

Womalko (FR) 40/1 P.T. Enright 12.0 91L last of 11fn, 14rn to Forrard Away 12.0 BAL 25 MAY beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR95 P.T. Enright 11.5 41L 12th of 15fn, 17rn to Moonlight Glory 10.13 LIM 30 DEC 20 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Hvy 125/1 P.T. Enright 11.11 40L 12th of 18 to Keskonrisk (FR) 12.0 FAIR 28 NOV 20 mdn hdl 2m Sft

11 LET HER FLOW (8)

7 (161)

B f Scorpion - Sherin (GER) Peter Carberry Owner: Michael Mahon Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow spots, halved Trainer: Matthew J Smith sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue diamond Breeder: M Mahon Form: p-21260 Her modest record over hurdles would suggest major improvement is required today

Let Her Flow 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 12/1 HR91 P.J. Carberry 11.3 (BK) (TS) 27L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Inﬂuential Lady 11.1 THU 21 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Gd 9/1 HR91 P.J. Carberry 10.3 (BK) 19L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Oskar High 9.7 BAL 10 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)2m 5f 181yds Yld/Sft 4/1Fav HR89 P. Townend 11.8 (BK) 5L 2nd to Father Jed 12.0 BAL 23 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Gd

Race 5

9 VANILLIER (FR) (184)

Gr g Martaline (GB) - Virgata (FR) Keith Donoghue Owner: Mrs H M Keaveney Colours: RED, yellow cross of lorraine & armlet, Trainer: Gavin Cromwell red & dark blue striped cap Breeder: S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais Form: 212-014 (TStrap) Comfortably beat his rivals in the Albert Bartlett and remains an exciting prospect

TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 7, No. 9. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Beacon Edge, 2/1 Vanillier (FR), 10/3 Grand Paradis (FR), 13/2 Champagne Gold, 12/1 Lifetime Ambition, 20/1 Railway Hurricane, Street Value, 66/1 Mr Bercow, Let Her Flow, 100/1 Womalko (FR), 200/1 Neptunus Equester 2020 - 1st Envoi Allen (FR) 2nd January Jets 3rd Moratorium (5 min. 15.2 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: GRAND PARADIS

Next Best: Vanillier

Race 5

Gordon Elliott has frequently targeted this race with future stars and GRAND PARADIS may be able to add his name to the illustrious roll of honour, which includes Envoi Allen, Samcro and Delta Work. The ﬁve-year-old went from strength to strength over hurdles, ﬁnishing with a comfortable Grade 3 victory, and considering he is related to plenty of smart chasers, he can continue his ascendancy on his seasonal reappearance. It is impossible to escape the threat of the destructive Albert Bartlett winner Vanillier, but his best exploits may come over further this season, while Beacon Edge is another to consider.

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SIXTH RACE 4.05P.M.

The Ladbrokes Handicap Steeplechase of w16,000 (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes). Winner will receive r9,600. (Penalty Value: r9,440), Second will receive r3,200, Third will receive r1,600, Fourth will receive r800, Fifth will receive r480, Sixth will receive r320. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (130 = 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 100 yards, r128 to enter, r32 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. 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, Weights raised by 5lbs. Handicaps calculated 25th October. Value to winner: r9440; Second: r3200; Third: r1600; Fourth: r800; Fifth: r480; Sixth: r320.

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

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 SAMURAI CRACKER (83)

Age

(lbs)

10 (164)

B g Mr Dinos - Live A Big Life R Deegan (5) Owner: Alan McCaldin Colours: PURPLE & LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED, Trainer: Mrs Caroline McCaldin light blue armlet, quartered cap Breeder: Ms N Sell Form: 41253p (TStrap) He was pulled up on his latest start at Kilbeggan in August and has a bit to prove

Samurai Cracker 2 N.H. wins r14,760.50 C — Handicap Rating 125 11/1 HR126 R. Deegan 11.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by Deﬁnite Soldier 9.13 KILB 7 AUG 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 200yds Yld 16/1 HR126 R. Deegan 11.9 (TS) 12L 6 1/2L 3rd to Gin On Lime (FR) 11.7 LIM 10 JUL 5rn nov.ch 2m 2f Gd 7/4 HR119 D.P. Maxwell 10.9 (TS) 42L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Tullybeg 11.5 here 3 MAY hdl 3m Yld/Sft

2 ARAHECAN (231)

9 (163)

Ch g Arakan (USA) - Paradise Lily Hugh Morgan (3) Owner: R S Brookhouse Colours: LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead light blue sleeves, pink star on cap Breeder: Tommy James Form: 7615-fp A course winner last December who isn’t without a chance on his return to action

Arahecan 1 N.H. win r8,260.00 C — Handicap Rating 124 16/1 HR125 Rachael Blackmore 10.9 p.u. in race won by Montagne D’argent 9.12 GOW 12 MAR 14rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 2f Hvy 6/1 H. Morgan 11.5 fell in race won by Stansﬁeld 10.8 here 4 FEB 9rn nov.ch 2m 50yds Hvy 11/1 Emma Twomey 11.2 50L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Dinny Lacey 11.2 LIM 28 DEC 20 nov.ch 2m 1f 160yds Hvy

3 BENEFIT RUN (34)

7 (161)

4 (158)

B g Beneﬁcial (GB) - Runfar Luke Dempsey Owner: Downtown Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow braces, white Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan cap Breeder: John Monroe Form: 6-482f5 A repeat of his Galway second in July would likely give him strong credentials

Beneﬁt Run 3 N.H. wins r23,328.50 — Handicap Rating 122 13/2 HR123 L.P. Dempsey 10.12 16L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Defan (GB) 10.0 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Gd/Yld 4/1Fav HR122 C.J. Orr 11.10 fell in race won by Grange Walk 11.5 SLGO 15 SEP 11rn hcp chse 2m 1f 36yds Gd 50/1 HR119 L.P. Dempsey 10.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Abbey Magic 11.9 GAL 28 JUL 20rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 54yds Gd

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4 INGLEBY MACKENZIE (GB) (44)

B g Sixties Icon (GB) - Natalie Jay (GB) Darragh O’Keeﬀe Owner: David Maughan & Mrs Cliona Maughan Colours: YELLOW, emerald green star, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead striped sleeves & cap Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Form: 13755f (TStrap) He was in the process of running well when falling at Sligo and he isn’t discounted

Ingleby Mackenzie (GB) 2 ﬂat wins r9,892.70 4 N.H. wins r32,362.00 — Handicap Rating 119 9/1 HR119 Emma Twomey 11.0 (TS) fell in race won by Grange Walk 11.5 SLGO 15 SEP 11rn hcp chse 2m 1f 36yds Gd 9/1 HR120 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 (TS) 14L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Exit Poll 11.13 KILB 3 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 101yds Gd 7/2 HR116 M.P. O’Connor 11.0 (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 7 to Craic Eile 10.4 TRAM 12 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd

5 WEIHNACHTS (157)

3 (157)

B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Cesana Simon Torrens Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: P J Rothwell white cap Breeder: Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Form: f96-117 He remains open to further improvement on his return over the larger obstacles

Weihnachts 2 N.H. wins r15,045.00 — Handicap Rating 118 5/1 HR102 S.D. Torrens 11.4 40L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Aoibhe’s Beau 9.13 TIPP 25 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m Hvy 2/1Fav HR107 S.D. Torrens 10.10 won 3L ns from The Chapel Field 11.5 and Montagne D’argent 11.7 GOW 2 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR97 S.D. Torrens 9.7 won 3 1/4L 4 3/4L from Beneﬁt North 9.9 and Conright Boy 11.3 FAIR 8 FEB 11rn hcp chse 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

6 BENTHAM (27)

13 (153)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Detonante (FR) Conor McNamara Owner: Carpe Vinum Partnership Colours: PINK, brown cross sashes, brown spots Trainer: Gavin Cromwell on cap Breeder: Dora Bloodstock Ltd Form: 54p223 (CPiece) He arrives in consistent form and may beneﬁt from the application of cheekpieces

Bentham 4 N.H. wins r27,767.00 — Handicap Rating 114 8/1 HR113 L.P. Dempsey 11.0 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Marshalled 11.0 GOW 2 OCT 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Gd 1/1Fav HR111 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.2 5 1/2L 2nd to Rippon Lodge 10.3 SLGO 15 SEP 5rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 36yds Gd 2/1Fav HR111 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.12 2L 2nd to Corran Cross 11.12 DWNP 30 AUG 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 55yds Gd

7 ESPION DU CHENET (FR) (24)

8 (148)

Ch g Sunday Break (JPN) - Reine Irlandaise (FR) Ryan Treacy Owner: Nicholas Teehan Colours: WHITE, royal blue disc & chevrons on Trainer: Louise G Lyons (R) sleeves, white cap Breeder: Har du Chenet Form: 561432 (TStrap) He was no match for a comfortable winner at Galway last time. Others preferred

Espion Du Chenet (FR) 4 N.H. wins r48,820.00 — Handicap Rating 109 9/2 HR109 R.P. Treacy 9.12 (TS) 8 1/2L 2nd to Bridge Native 11.5 GAL 5 OCT 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 110yds Sft 6/1 HR109 R.P. Treacy 9.12 (TS) 1L 11L 3rd to Defan (GB) 10.0 LIST 25 SEP 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR109 R.P. Treacy 10.11 (TS) 2 3/4L 2 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Grange Walk 11.5 SLGO 15 SEP 11rn hcp chse 2m 1f 36yds Gd

8 SERPOLETTE (65)

1?+2 (141)

B f Dylan Thomas - Cordially (AUS) Owner: Mrs Diane Flanagan & Mrs Lisa Delany Colours: BLACK, yellow spots, black sleeves, Trainer: E D Delany yellow spots on cap Breeder: E D Delany Form: p-p3970 (TStrap) She faces a diﬃcult assignment on all known recent evidence; best watched

Serpolette 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 102 25/1 HR96 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (H) (TS) 56L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Broken Ice 11.11 BELW 25 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 57yds Gd 15/2 D.F. O’Regan 11.9 (TS) 73L last of 7fn, 9rn to Havingagoodtime (GB) 11.9 TIPP 18 JUL beg.ch 2m 120yds Yld 22/1 HR98 D.F. O’Regan 11.5 (H) (TS) 28L 9th of 15 to Loudest Whisper 11.1 BELW 3 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)3m Gd

9 THE ABBEY (21)

1 (141)

B g Yeats - Sapphire Spray Jordan Gainford (3) Owner: When In Rome Partnership Colours: ROYAL BLUE, gold stag’s head, royal Trainer: Gordon Elliott blue cap Breeder: Mrs K Prendergast Form: 7p0255 The return to fences might see him in a better light following his latest run

The Abbey 2 ﬂat wins r11,210.00 — Handicap Rating 102 11/4Fav HR99 J.C. Gainford 11.9 25L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Fassbender 11.5 DWNP 8 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 165yds Sft 9/2 HR99 D.N. Russell 11.11 5L 5th of 17 to Romella 11.2 ROS 27 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 89yds Gd 11/2 HR102 D.N. Russell 12.0 5 1/2L 2nd to Hurricane Georgie 10.6 DWNP 17 SEP 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft

10 RICKY LANGFORD (16)

12 (138)

Ricky Langford 3 N.H. wins r18,880.00 — Handicap Rating 98 11/1 HR97 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.13 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Romella 11.3 PUN 13 OCT 11rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd 11/2 HR90 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.12 (TS) won 5L 1/2L from Go Battle 9.13 and Drummullagh Rocky 10.9 BAL 10 SEP 9rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 1f Yld/Sft 22/1 HR97 H. Morgan 10.13 (TS) 12L 5th of 13 to Dazzling Darren 10.9 here 27 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 190yds Gd

11 BENEFIT NORTH (42)

12 (138)

Ch g Beneﬁcial (GB) - Hayley Cometh Conor Maxwell Owner: Cathal M McGovern Colours: WHITE, yellow panel, quartered cap Trainer: C A McBratney Form: 67p884 (TStrap) Breeder: Mrs C Sutton The 10-year-old appears to be up against it having struggled to land a blow of late

Beneﬁt North 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 95 66/1 HR97 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 (H) (TS) 5 1/2L 10L 2L 4th to Hurricane Georgie 10.6 DWNP 17 SEP 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR99 D.F. O’Regan 10.13 (H) (TS) 28L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Drummullagh Rocky 9.12 DWNP 30 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 165yds Gd 28/1 HR100 C.P. McNamara 10.12 (H) (TS) 35L last of 8fn, 9rn to Eagle Moon (FR) 11.9 WEX 6 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m Gd

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B g Alkaadhem (GB) - Presenting Lucy Gary Noonan (7) 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: 124512 (TStrap) An interesting contender if turned out again having run at Clonmel on Thursday

CPiece worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 4, No. 7, No. 8, No. 10, No. 11. Long Handicap - Ricky Langford 9-11 (137), Benefit North 9-8 (134) Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Bentham, 4/1 Ricky Langford, 11/2 Weihnachts, Espion Du Chenet (FR), 7/1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 8/1 Benefit Run, The Abbey, 14/1 Samurai Cracker, Arahecan, 33/1 Benefit North, 50/1 Serpolette 2020 - 1st Bridge Native 2nd Email Rose (FR) 3rd Scheu Time (4 min. 14.2 sec.) ?+2 means possible jockey overweight.

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: The Abbey

Win: WEIHNACHTS

WEIHNACHTS got the hang of things over fences with two comfortable victories at Fairyhouse and Gowran Park earlier in the year and Philip Rothwell’s gelding may have more to offer this season. Bentham has been knocking on the door recently, placing on his last three starts, and he is likely to be competitive once again with cheekpieces applied for the first time. Others for the shortlist include The Abbey, who is likely to benefit from the return to the larger obstacles, and Ingleby Mackenzie.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.35P.M.

The Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council 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 or such races. About 2 miles 190 yards r96 to enter, r24 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or a N.H. flat race 7lb extra Of two such races 10lb extra Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

About Two Miles and 190 Yards (3,350 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 SUNDRENCHED (184)

Age

(lbs)

2 (170)

Br g Teoﬁlo - Eastern Appeal Mr D G Lavery (3) Owner: Michael Dunlop Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, royal Trainer: J J Lambe blue sleeves, yellow diamonds on cap Breeder: Glashare House Stud Form: 8-1-45 (TStrap) Showed decent form in this sphere last season and likely to go well on his return

Sundrenched 1 N.H. win r5,310.00 150/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.2 (TS) 19L 5th of 8 to Kilcruit 12.2 PUN 28 APR Bumper 2m 70yds Yld 25/1 L.A. McKenna 11.6 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 5L 4th to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.9 FAIR 3 APR 8rn Bumper 2m Yld 5/1 L.A. McKenna 11.9 won hd 3L from Hes A Hardy Bloke 11.9 and Gladiatorial 12.2 NAV 19 SEP 20 11rn Bumper 2m Gd

2 OREGON (53)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shuil Dearg Owner: John A McNally Trainer: S Wilson (R) Breeder: Mr K D Cotter

9 (163)

Mr N Gault (7) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, hooped sleeves, white star on cap Form: 2

A promising second on debut but that form isn’t working out too well. Needs more

Oregon Mr Neil Gault 10.5 3L 2nd to Renegade Arrow (FR) 10.12 PERTH 6 SEP 7rn Bumper 2m 47yds Gd

3 RHODIA (-)

Ch g Fast Company - Annie Greene Owner: John A McNally Trainer: S Wilson (R) Breeder: Mr Andrew McNally

9 (163)

8 (162)

Mr J C Barry (5) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, hooped sleeves, white hoops on cap Form:

This looks a decent race in which to make his debut. A watching brief is advised

4 CASTLENAGREE (-)

B g Conduit - Pertinent Point Owner: D M Christie Trainer: D M Christie Breeder: James Christie & George Ramage

Mr B W Harvey (7) Colours: RED & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red sleeves, hooped cap Form: (TStrap)

Represents a shrewd stable on debut and worth a market check at the very least

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5 LIEUTENANT HIGHWAY (16) B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Gwenadu (FR) Owner: Camilla Sharples Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Philip & Orla Hore

Ms L O’Neill Colours: GREY, orange star, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, orange star Form: 3 (Hood)

Well backed for his recent debut and shaped with plenty of promise. One to note

Lieutenant Highway 10/11Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.2 (H) 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Hey Johnny 11.2 PUN 13 OCT 4rn Bumper 2m Gd

8 (162)

6 THE MEDIATOR (-)

Br g Maxios (GB) - All About Love (GER) Owner: Mrs Caren Walsh & John F Doyle & Dee L’Estrange & Grant Leon Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: The Loving Partnership

8 (162)

Mr J J Codd Colours: PINK, maroon star, striped cap Form:

Half-brother to a bumper scorer and top jockey aboard on his debut. Big player Hood worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Lieutenant Highway, 11/4 The Mediator, 3/1 Sundrenched, 5/1 Oregon, 20/1 Castlenagree, 33/1 Rhodia 2020 - 1st Chemical Energy 2nd On Eagles Wings 3rd Staging Post (4 min. 15 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Maxios

Win: THE MEDIATOR

Gordon Elliott, who has won four of the last six runnings of this contest, saddles two here and it’s his newcomer, THE MEDIATOR, who gets the vote. Jockey bookings point to the son of Maxios and he is certainly bred for the job, with his half-brother Applaus successful in the bumper sphere. Lieutenant Highway also represents Elliott and could build on his opening performance at Punchestown, although Sundrenched brings the best form to the table and is feared most.

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