Down Royal Racecard - Saturday 30th 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 a fantastic day of racing! Yours in Sport, Emma Meehan

CONTENTS – SATURDAY 30th OCTOBER 2021

Ladbrokes Festival of Racing - Day 2

Officials

10-11 Enclosure Map 12

Important Information

How to Read the Racecard

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Feature: Yesterdays Action Feature: Henry de Bromhead Feature: Stats That Matter Feature: Tale of the Race - The Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1) Feature: Tale of the Race - The Join Racing TV Steeplechase (Grade 2)

16-17

1.05pm

The Value Cabs 3-Year-Old Hurdle

20-23

1.40pm

The Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle

28-30

2.15pm

The Dr Emma Clinics Handicap Hurdle

36-37

2.50pm

The Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase (Grade 1)

40-41

3.25pm

The Join Racing TV Steeplechase (Grade 2)

44-46

4.00pm

The Barclay Communications Handicap Steeplechase

48-49

4.35pm

The Lisburn Bowl INH Flat Race

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

RUNNING ORDER 1.00– 3.00PM

‘BEST DRESSED LADY’ COMPETITION:

3.00PM SHARP

JUDGES AND FINALISTS TO MEET IN THE LADIES DAY MARQUEE

3.35PM

TOP TEN LADIES ANNOUNCED

Spotting by judges to take place in the Ladies Day Marquee and around the race course. Each will judge to make her way around the Down Royal grounds to select 10 finalists each (20 in total). Each finalist will be given a printed ‘Finalist’ ribbon and slip inviting them to report to the Ladies Day Marquee for final judging. Rebecca McKinney to interview all 20 finalists while judges select Top 10 and a winner. Rebecca McKinney to chat to Dr Emma Cunningham and Kim Kelly about the judging process and the prize Kim Kelly to open winner’s envelope and hand to Rebecca McKinney to announce the winner of ‘Best Dressed Lady’. Prizes to be presented by Emma Cunningham of Dr Emma Clinics.

3.45PM

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JUDGE

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KIM KELLY

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS ENTRIES ARE OPEN FROM 12-3PM | JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL | NO CASH ALTERNATIVE IF SELECTED TO BE IN THE TOP TEN AND YOU ARE NOT AT THE LADIES DAY ZONE WHEN CALLED, THE JUDGES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RESELECT

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

Thank You

Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank Barclay Communications, Dr Emma Clinics, Ladbrokes, Lisburn Bowl, Racing TV, Tayto Group and Value Cabs for their generous sponsorship of today’s meeting.

Email Address: info@downroyal.com

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE TV crews are filming here today for RTE Racing. Please note that you may be filmed and pictures of you may be transmitted on television, online platforms and as mobile content at any time in the future. By entering the venue, you hereby consent to all such filming and to unrestricted transmissions of any resulting programme. If you do not wish to be filmed, please make it known to the crew.

Important Notice 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.

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PLAN OF ENCLOSURE 19

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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

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FIRST RACE 1.05P.M.

Race 1

The Value Cabs 3-Y-O Hurdle of w11,500

(Generously sponsored by Value Cabs). Winner will receive r6,900, (Penalty Value: r6,785), Second will receive r2,300, Third will receive r1,150, Fourth will receive r575, Fifth will receive r345, Sixth will receive r230. A hurdle for three years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races. About 2 miles 190 yards. r92 to enter, r23 extra if declared to run/ Weights: 11st Fillies allowed 7lbs Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra/ Of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Value to winner: r6785; Second: r2300; Third: r1150; Fourth: r575; Fifth: r345; Sixth: r230.

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

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No Horse

1 FIL DOR (FR) (146)

Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Turbale (FR) Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Mme Henri Devin

Age

(lbs)

0 (154)

Davy Russell Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap Form: 2

Gordon Elliott boasts a tremendous record in this race and he rates a big player

Fil Dor (FR) T. Henderson 10.6 2 1/2L 2nd to In This World (FR) 10.6 ROYAN-LA-PALMYRE 6 JUN 10rn mdn 1m 6f 110yds Gd /Sft

2 GUEST (28)

0 (154)

B g Acclamation (GB) - Magic Minor Darragh O’Keeﬀe Owner: H Smyth Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHECK, yellow Trainer: R K Watson sleeves, check cap Breeder: T & T Rogers Form: 0-p00 Well beaten at 300-1 last time out and he appears to have plenty on his plate

Guest 300/1 S. O’Callaghan 10.9 64L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Virtual Hug 11.2 GOW 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd 250/1 S. O’Callaghan 10.3 60L last of 15 to Realist (GB) 10.10 here 27 AUG hdl 2m 190yds Gd 150/1 B. Browne 10.11 p.u. in race won by Whyzzat (GB) 10.7 ROS 3 AUG 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 68yds Gd/Yld

3 INCA PRINCE (28)

B g Fast Company - Angel Stevens Adam Short Owner: Eva Filgate Colours: PURPLE, yellow panel & sleeves, Trainer: C W J Farrell quartered cap Breeder: Noel Cogan Form: 60r053 (Hood) Gave a good account last time out and further progression could be on the horizon

Inca Prince 1 ﬂat win r13,570.00 8/1 A.W. Short 11.2 (H) 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Virtual Hug 11.2 GOW 2 OCT 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 125/1 A.W. Short 10.10 10L 5th of 12 to Bell Ex One 10.3 LIST 19 SEP hdl 2m Gd/Yld 150/1 HR86 R.P. Cleary 8.10 33L last of 14 to Angel Palm (GB) 9.1 DUN 15 AUG hcp 6f Std

4 JUSTICIALISM (128)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Peronism (USA) Shane Fitzgerald (5) Owner: N J Houston Colours: YELLOW, black sleeves, red cap, black Trainer: B R Hamilton diamond Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Form: 54-706 Showed glimpses of promise on the Flat but looks up against it on stable debut

Justicialism Jack Mitchell 9.0 9L 6th of 10 to Moliwood (GB) 9.3 NEWCASTLE 24 JUN hcp (56-75)1m 4f 98yds AWT Louis Steward 9.3 (V) 64L last of 14 to Reverend Hubert 9.4 SALISBURY 13 MAY hcp (56-75)1m 4f 5yds Sft Stevie Donohoe 9.5 23L 7th of 11 to Sea The Shells (GB) 9.5 WOLVERHAMPTON 17 FEB 1m 1f 104yds Std

5 MANKHOOL (18)

Ch g New Approach - Majestic Manner (GB) Owner: Michael M O’Brien Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Shane Mulcahy (7) Colours: WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars Form: 95 (TStrap)

Was by no means disgraced when ﬁfth last time out and we could see improvement

Mankhool 66/1 D. Meyler 10.12 (TS) 23L 5th of 10fn, 12rn to Bell Ex One 10.13 PUN 12 OCT hdl 2m 60yds Gd 80/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (TS) 23L 9th of 15 to Empyrea 9.2 LIST 23 SEP mdn 1m 4f Yld

7 (147)

Sea Sessions (GB) 1 ﬂat win r5,900.00 11/2 S. O’Callaghan 9.12 1/2L 2nd to Bell Ex One 10.13 PUN 12 OCT 12rn hdl 2m 60yds Gd 11/2 HR64 M.P. Sheehy 9.5 1 3/4L 2nd to Powerful Aggie (FR) 10.4 KILL 2 OCT 15rn hcp 1m 3f 50yds Sft 15/2 HR66 M.A. Gallagher 10.2 4 1/4L hd 1 1/2L 4th to Celestial Horizon 9.9 NAV 28 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 6f Gd

Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 5/6 Fil Dor (FR), 9/4 Sea Sessions (GB), 4/1 Inca Prince, 16/1 Mankhool, 20/1 Justicialism, 200/1 Guest 2020 - 1st Quilixios (GB) 2nd Varna Gold 3rd Na Caith Tobac (HOL) (4 min. 30 sec.)

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Next Best: Sea Sessions

Win: FIL DOR

Gordon Elliott is no stranger to sending exciting prospects to this race and FIL DOR can add his name to the illustrious role of honour on his stable debut. The son of Doctor Dino showed plenty of encouraging signs when second in France on his sole start and, considering he is related to plenty of successful hurdlers, he may relish the switch to timber. Sea Sessions made a solid start to his life over obstacles with a gallant second behind an in-form rival and he rates the most immediate danger. Inca Prince completes the shortlist.

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Race 1

6 SEA SESSIONS (GB) (18)

B f Territories - Funday (GB) Shane O’Callaghan (7) Owner: Stuart John Robinson Colours: ORANGE, white chevron, royal blue & orange Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan hooped sleeves, orange & royal blue hooped cap Breeder: Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Form: 721422 Posted a career-best eﬀort on hurdling bow and he won’t be far away on that basis

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Colm Murphy took home the second race on our card and the first Graded race of the two days. Party Central was sent off the 11/10 favourite after winning her

1st Impervious 2nd Sit Down Lucy 3rd Glan

first start over hurdles at Listowel. Annie G took them along with Rachael Blackmore setting quick fractions. Impervious was happy to wait 4/5 lengths behind, at the head of the chasing pack. Gordon Elliott’s other runner Glan wasn’t jumping with quite the same fluency as the rest and found herself surrendering a few lengths at multiple hurdles. At the seven pole, Annie G’s early exertions told and she was swallowed up, leaving Party Central in front. She looked to be travelling well but found very little and quickly faded away. Impervious on the other hand found more than enough and jumped the last hurdle excellently to win going away.

Impervious

The WKD Hurdle (Grade 2) Zanahiyr was a real talking horse last season but couldn’t quite deliver in the top Graded races. He came here looking to get his season off to a flying start but Cask Mate would prove to be a worthy rival.

1st Zanahiyr 2nd Cask Mate 3rd Bonarc

Jack Kennedy chose to keep things simple on Zanahiyr and went from the front. Cask Mate was content to sit in behind and stalk the leader with the rest of the field around two lengths behind. At the seven pole, Jack began to up the tempo and it soon began to develop into a two horse race. His jumping was excellent throughout but it was by no means straightforward and turning for home Cask Mate ranged alongside Zanahiyr but the favourite was more than up to the challenge and coming to the second last he produced much the better jump.

Cask Mate on the other hand almost ran straight through it and threw all chance of winning the race. Zanahiyr began to pull clear and won quite impressively in the end. Bonarc plugged on to take third, but it was Zanahiyr who will be earning all the praise.

Zanahiyr

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SECOND RACE 1.40P.M.

The Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle of w10,000

(Generously sponsored by Tayto Group). 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 190 yards. r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run, Weights: 4-y-o 11st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

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

Race 2

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 ARAGON (222)

Age

0 (168)

(lbs)

0 (168)

B g Yeats - Dancera (GER) Simon Torrens Owner: Joseph John Johnston Colours: YELLOW, purple seams, purple sleeves, Trainer: Mervyn Torrens yellow seams, purple cap Breeder: Raymond Simpson Form: 78-4 He ran with promise when fourth at Navan in March and appears capable of better

Aragon 80/1 S.D. Torrens 11.9 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Cotteemcavennigoal 12.0 NAV 22 MAR 17rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 125/1 S.D. Torrens 10.13 59L 8th of 12 to Premium Package 11.6 here 28 AUG 20 mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 50/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.11 48L 7th of 11 to Slige Dala 12.2 GAL 30 JUL 20 Bumper 2m 2f 59yds Yld

2 CARRIGEEN CASTLE (231) B g Doyen - Carrigeen Kariega Owner: Mrs Bridget Dillon Trainer: J T R Dreaper Breeder: Mrs R H Lalor

Keith Donoghue Colours: ORANGE, white braces & sleeves, orange cap Form: 3-6

He is bred to improve with time and for stepping up in distance in the future

Carrigeen Castle 14/1 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 44L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Coqolino (FR) 12.0 NAV 13 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy

3 GALLANT GERONIMO (FR) (30)

B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Pocahontas (FR) James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: Samuel Downey Colours: WHITE & BLACK QUARTERED, white Trainer: C A McBratney sleeves, quartered cap Breeder: M William Ewart Form: fp-0p0 It is diﬃcult to see him being competitive based on what he has shown to date

Gallant Geronimo (FR) 150/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.1 35L 13th of 18 to Perfect Attitude (GB) 11.6 CLON 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) S Connor p.u. in race won by Universal Dave (GB) FAIRYHOUSE 17-APR-21 16r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd 40/1 Mr S. Connor 11.9 60L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Mr Fred Rogers 11.11 TIPP 24 MAR Bumper 2m 3f 110yds Sft

4 GETUPTHEMSTAIRS (17)

B g Getaway (GER) - Luck’s A Lady Conor Maxwell Owner: Blessmefatherihave Syndicate Colours: PURPLE, red triple diamond, light green Trainer: J G Cosgrave sleeves, yellow armlet, orange & red hooped cap Breeder: Mrs Patricia Doran Form: 70p4-4 He didn’t run too badly behind a potentially smart recruit at Punchestown last time

Getupthemstairs 33/1 C.D. Maxwell 12.0 8L 12L 5 1/2L 4th to My Mate Mozzie 12.0 PUN 13 OCT 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 200/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.11 (BK) 3/4L 15L 20L 4th to Percy Warner 11.11 NAV 18 DEC 20 20rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 150/1 L.A. McKenna 10.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Torygraph 11.6 FAIR 12 DEC 20 11rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 110yds Sft/Hvy

5 HAPPAUGUE (29)

0 (168)

B g Morpheus (GB) - Glen Ginnie Brian Hayes Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star Trainer: John C McConnell on cap Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud Form: 1522-50 A consistent type on the Flat who made a bad mistake at the ﬁrst on hurdling bow

Happaugue 2 ﬂat wins r11,810.00 18/1 S.D. Torrens 12.0 52L 13th of 15 to Still Standing 12.0 GOW 1 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd 3/1Fav HR69 S.D. Torrens 9.11 1 1/2L 5th of 14 to Flylikeaneagle 9.12 DUN 22 JAN hcp (45-70)1m 2f 150yds Std 1/1Fav HR67 S. Foley 9.13 2 1/2L 2nd to Crescent Lake (GB) 9.1 DUN 20 NOV 20 14rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f 150yds Std

6 INSPITEOFOURSELVES (71) Ch g Leading Light - Rubys Shadow Owner: Jason Barron Trainer: Peter Fahey Breeder: Sean Reilly

0 (168)

Kevin Sexton Colours: WHITE & MAROON HOOPS, maroon chevrons on sleeves, maroon cap Form: 0

He was very disappointing when sent oﬀ favourite for a Killarney bumper in August

7 KHANMURJAN (USA) (133)

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B g Scat Daddy (USA) - Late Day Sun J J Slevin Owner: Mark E McCausland Colours: GOLD, black & green diagonal stripes, Trainer: S R B Crawford gold sleeves, green cap Breeder: Carhue Investments, Churchtown Bloodstock & Paget Bloodstock Form: 22-3-2f5 (TStrap) He boasts ability in this sphere and the application of a tongue-tie may beneﬁt

Khanmurjan (USA) B. Hughes 11.4 12L 5th of 9 to Corran Cross 10.13 PERTH 19 JUN mdn hdl 2m 47yds Gd B. Hughes 11.12 fell in race won by Grey Girly (FR) 11.1 PERTH 6 JUN 12rn hcp hdl (0-110)2m 47yds Gd B. Hughes 11.4 3L 2nd to City Derby 11.4 PERTH 13 MAY 6rn mdn hdl 2m 47yds Sft

8 ONLYHUMAN (428)

B g Invincible Spirit - Liscune Sean O’Keeﬀe Owner: Michael Cooke Colours: MAROON, white disc, hooped sleeves, Trainer: Mrs John Harrington white cap Breeder: Bernard Cooke Form: 352030A smart Flat performer who has shown promise so far over timber. Shortlist material

Onlyhuman 4 ﬂat wins r53,220.00 14/1 HR101 T.P. Madden 9.11 (CP) 6 1/2L 12th of 20 to Laughifuwant 9.10 CUR 28 AUG 20 Ext hcp 1m Sft 18/1 HR101 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 (CP) ns 3 1/2L 3rd to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL 20 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 28/1 HR102 S.T. McCullagh 9.9 12L 13th of 17 to Patrick Sarsﬁeld (FR) 9.13 NAV 3 JUL 20 Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld

9 THE GREEK (29)

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Ch g Leading Light - Ballydunne Present Davy Russell Owner: It Takes Allsorts Syndicate Colours: YELLOW, black disc, black & white Trainer: Gordon Elliott striped sleeves & cap Breeder: Gerard Murphy Form: 222324 (TStrap) A reliable type whose best eﬀorts seem to come over this distance. Merits respect

The Greek 9/4Fav D.N. Russell 12.0 (TS) 2 1/2L 3L 2 1/2L 4th to Still Standing 12.0 GOW 1 OCT 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 7/4Fav D.N. Russell 11.6 15L 2nd to Serenity Grove 11.6 DWNP 17 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld 6/5Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.6 4L 4L 3rd to Tisadream 10.13 TRAM 5 JUN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 175yds Gd/Yld

10 TWO METER RULE (5) B g Court Cave - Cat Burglar Owner: Maurice Sheehy Trainer: Peter Croke (R) Breeder: M Sheehy

Adam Short Colours: YELLOW, emerald green chevron, quartered cap Form: f-8

A hurdling debutant who has plenty on his plate based on his Wexford bumper outing

Two Meter Rule 28/1 Mr B. Lawless 11.9 26L 8th of 9 to Fameaftertheglory (GB) 12.2 WEX 25 OCT Bumper 2m 100yds Hvy (PtoP) S Fenelon fell in race won by Dreams Of Home MOIRA 10-OCT-20 10r7f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

11 ANDYS FLAME (GB) (20)

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B g Martaline (GB) - Marie Deja La (FR) Thomas Reilly (7) Owner: Derek Kierans Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black Trainer: John C McConnell chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars Breeder: Miss Amanda Lysaght Form: 1400 A point-to-point winner in May who will probably beneﬁt from a longer trip

Andys Flame (GB) 50/1 Thomas Reilly 11.6 (TS) 43L 10th of 16 to Stumptown 11.13 LIM 10 OCT mdn hdl 2m Sft 33/1 Thomas Reilly 11.2 (TS) 20L 13th of 15fn, 17rn to Trebizond (GB) 11.9 ROS 27 SEP mdn hdl 1m 7f 89yds Gd 5/4Fav Mr B.W. Harvey 11.2 (TS) 4 3/4L 3 1/2L 12L 4th to Champagne Problem 10.9 SLGO 17 AUG 7rn Bumper 2m 2f Yld

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Inspiteofourselves 5/2Fav Mr J.J. Codd 12.2 last of 12fn, 14rn to San Salvador 11.9 KILL 20 AUG Bumper 2m 1f Yld

12 CEANNDANA (-)

B g Leading Light - Lady Artemis Owner: Hows Your Father Syndicate Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Breeder: Pate Ltd

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Conor Orr Colours: BLACK & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, emerald green star on cap Form:

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His breeding suggests he is likely to appreciate racing over further in the future

13 FICKSBURG (SAF) (-)

B g Querari (GER) - Cherry On The Top (SAF) Owner: Ross O’Sullivan Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein

Luke Dempsey Colours: ROYAL BLUE AND ORANGE CHEVRONS, Orange Star On Cap Form:

He comes from a South African family with very little National Hunt inﬂuence

14 LUKE SHORT (GB) (29)

B g Sayif - Acclamare Sean Flanagan Owner: The Spice Of Life Partnership Colours: ORANGE & DARK BLUE CHECK, hooped Trainer: Noel Meade sleeves, check cap Breeder: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Form: 650532 He has placed on both hurdle outings to date and is likely to be in the mix

Luke Short (GB) 2 ﬂat wins r12,991.00 13/8 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 10L 2nd to Vultan 11.9 GOW 1 OCT 13rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 100/30 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 5 1/2L 6L 3rd to Weseekhimhere 12.0 NAV 18 SEP 19rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 170yds Gd 80/1 HR81 D.E. Sheehy 8.3 .75L 5th of 23 to Max Mayhem (GB) 8.8 CUR 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

15 MIGHTY POTTER (FR) (243) B g Martaline (GB) - Matnie (FR) Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: M Francois-Marie Cottin

Jack Kennedy Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap Form: 1

The stable tend to aim their better prospects at this contest; leading credentials

Mighty Potter (FR) 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 15/8Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.9 won 5L 8L from Wild Hunt (GB) 11.9 and Hasty Brook (FR) 11.9 PUN 1 MAR 14rn Bumper 2m 39yds Sft

16 SON OF TULLY (237)

Br g Sageburg - Kay Tully (GB) Owner: Loughdown Lads Syndicate Trainer: Patrick Eugene Turley (R) Breeder: Mrs Helen Power Wall

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R Deegan (5) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red cross of lorraine, red armlet, light blue cap Form: 0

He was well beaten on his sole bumper outing at Leopardstown in March; best watched

Son Of Tully 33/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.4 38L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Dark Raven 11.7 LEP 7 MAR Bumper 2m Yld

17 THE BIG CHAP (29)

B g Policy Maker - Clairin River Owner: Glenmore Goes Racing Syndicate Trainer: Paul W Flynn Breeder: Peter Maher

B Browne (3) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink stars, pink star on cap Form: 3

He placed on his hurdling debut at Gowran but was well adrift. Others preferred

The Big Chap 50/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.9 10L 30L 3rd to Vultan 11.9 GOW 1 OCT 13rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

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18 DOYEN ROSE (-)

B f Doyen - Rose of The Erne Owner: D M Christie Trainer: D M Christie Breeder: Hugh Fitzpatrick

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Jonathan Moore Colours: RED & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red sleeves, hooped cap Form:

19 LOUGH SWILLY PEARL (22)

B f Born To Sea - Black Pearl Jody McGarvey Owner: MRCR Racing Syndicate Colours: RED, large black spots, black spots on Trainer: Noel C Kelly sleeves, black star on cap Breeder: Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Form: 0-000p9 (Hood) She ﬁnished last at Downpatrick last time and faces a diﬃcult task once again

Lough Swilly Pearl 150/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.6 (H) 49L last of 9 to Boothen Boy 11.13 DWNP 8 OCT mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Sft 50/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.2 (H) p.u. in race won by Easca Peasca 11.9 GOW 1 OCT 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 200/1 HR69 L.T. McAteer 9.10 24L 15th of 17 to Plum Perfect 8.11 GAL 27 JUL hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft

20 SCEPTRED ISLE (GB) (9)

B f Cityscape (GB) - Danae (GB) Katie Reddington (7) Owner: Paul J Nolan Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, royal Trainer: David Peter Dunne blue sleeves, white cap, royal blue diamonds Breeder: Girsonﬁeld Ltd Form: 579470 She has ﬁnished mid-division on both occasions over timber. Not one to rely on

Sceptred Isle (GB) 33/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.3 (TS) 35L 10th of 14fn, 16rn to Lighthouse Lady 10.8 THU 21 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd 28/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.2 32L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Easca Peasca 11.9 GOW 1 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld Laura Pearson 9.7 1 1/2L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Flibbertigibbet 9.3 YARMOUTH 1 JUL 9rn hcp (46-65)7f 3yds Gd /Frm

RESERVES 21 THE GREY LAD (-)

Gr g Fame And Glory (GB) - Line Grey (FR) Owner: Miss C Howes Trainer: Paul W Flynn Breeder: George Tracey

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow epaulettes, check cap Form:

Well-bred individual who could be of interest on his racecourse debut. Reserve

22 DARKEST HOUR (33)

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Gr g Mastercraftsman - The Shrew (GB) Phillip Enright Owner: L & M Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow & Trainer: Mark Michael McNiﬀ emerald green halved sleeves, emerald green & yellow striped cap Breeder: Lodge Park Stud Form: 900570 He has shown very little so far over timber and has a lot to prove if getting a run

Darkest Hour 66/1 C.A. Landers 11.9 63L 14th of 15fn, 17rn to Trebizond (GB) 11.9 ROS 27 SEP mdn hdl 1m 7f 89yds Gd 12/1 C.A. Landers 11.12 26L 7th of 19 to Hammersmith 11.7 GAL 6 SEP mdn hdl 2m 130yds Gd 66/1 C.A. Landers 11.1 19L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Brides Hill 10.11 TRAM 12 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd

Hood worn by No. 19. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 9. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Mighty Potter (FR), 3/1 Onlyhuman, 7/2 Luke Short (GB), 4/1 The Greek, 16/1 Inspiteofourselves, The Big Chap, 20/1 Khanmurjan (USA), 25/1 Aragon, Getupthemstairs, Happaugue, 33/1 Carrigeen Castle, Andys Flame (GB), Son Of Tully, 50/1 Ceanndana, Doyen Rose, Sceptred Isle (GB), 66/1 Two Meter Rule, Ficksburg (SAF), 100/1 Gallant Geronimo (FR), Lough Swilly Pearl 2020 - 1st Ballyadam 2nd Colonel Mustard (FR) 3rd Hes A Hardy Bloke (4 min. 32.7 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: MIGHTY POTTER

Next Best: Onlyhuman

MIGHTY POTTER looked a decent prospect when scoring on his debut at Punchestown in March and he bids to follow on from Envoi Allen (2019) and Ballyadam (2020) by making it a hat-trick of victories for Gordon Elliott. Onlyhuman has shown promise on both starts over timber and this useful Flat performer is likely to enter calculations along with The Greek, who boasts a consistent level of form, and Luke Short.

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Her half-sister was a useful chaser for Hughie Morrison. May lack experience

It’s safe to say Henry De Bromhead has assembled one of the finest stables in Ireland. He added the likes of Envoi Allen and Ballyadam to his already formidable team and won last seasons Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Champion Chase at Cheltenham. This was then followed by the icing on the cake as Minella Times won the Aintree Grand National. In de Bromhead’s 21 years as a trainer – he took over the reins from his father at the family’s Co. Waterford base in 1999 – no-one has done more to advertise his skills as a handler than the famous Sizing Europe. After all, the now 17-year-old earned de Bromhead his first Grade 1 accolade when triumphing in the Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in 2008. It had looked a possibility that the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle would be added that season, only for Sizing Europe to suffer a back injury two obstacles from home as his chance of Festival glory went begging. Clearly a talented hurdler, it was over fences that de Bromhead got an even better tune out of Sizing Europe. Five successive wins at the start of his life over the larger obstacles culminated in Grade 1 successes in the Bord na Mona with the Nature Novice Chase at Leopardstown and the Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase at Cheltenham. De Bromhead was in for more glory with a consistent 2010/11 season for Sizing Europe, in which he finished second in the Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase and was rewarded with a mightily impressive victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. He won a further ten Grade 1 and Grade 2 races for his master trainer and will always be regarded as one of the very best. Here at Down Royal, he’s had plenty of success over the years, including when winning the 2016 renewal of the Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase with Valseur Lido putting in the performance of his life on his very first start for de Bromhead after moving from Willie Mullins’ yard. He sluiced away from multiple Grade 1-winner Silviniaco Conti to win by eleven lengths. Henry also boasts a fine record at Down Royal and Friday’s Grade 2 WKD Hurdle has gone his way twice since 2015, the ill-fated Identity Thief took the 2015 running while last year saw him take home yet more glory in the race with Aspire Tower. The latter overcame the short priced favourite Abacadabras to win by an impressive 4 1/2 lengths. He went onto finish second in the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown.

PAUL NICHOLLS

MINELLA INDO

HENRY DE BROMHEAD

Focus On... Minella Indo 2021 Gold Cup hero Minella Indo will be hoping to make a winning reappearance in todays Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase. The Henry De Bromhead trained gelding topped off an excellent season when winning the Gold Cup and will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Al Boum Photo and make it back-to-back wins in the race. Last season saw him win first at Wexford in a Grade Three by an emphatic 25 lengths before going on to to win at Navan in similar style, beating the Willie Mullins trained Brahma Bull. He was sent off a well-supported favourite in the Savills chase but unfortunately fell at the eighth fence. It seemed to really knock his confidence and at Punchestown he could only manage a remote fourth behind Kemboy and previous Ladbrokes Chase winner The Storyteller. Cheltenham however bought him back to life and he denied stablemate A Plus Tard to win the Gold Cup.

Quote Marks

“I heard Rachael coming and he took off “again, It’s unbelievable Stuff.” ”

Jack Kennedy describes what it was like to win on Minella Indo after the Gold Cup.

What’s in a Name

Running in this afternoon’s penultimate race of the day is Hoke Coburn. Named after a protagonist hero in the play ‘ Driving Miss Daisy’ . Hoke Coburn was played by Morgan Freeman in the 1989 adaptation. Maybe he will prove a hero for the punter’s today?

Number Crunching

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The number of winning favourites of the Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase in the last 5 years. The number of times Gordon Elliott has saddled the winner of our opening race. How many runners Paul Nicholls has sent to the Ladbrokes Champion Chase in the last 10 years.

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THIRD RACE 2.15P.M.

The Dr Emma Clinics Handicap Hurdle of w40,000 (0-150) (Grade B) (Registered as the Macs Joy Handicap Hurdle). Winner will receive r24,000, (Penalty Value: r23,600), Second will receive r8,000, Third will receive r4,000, Fourth will receive r2,000, Fifth will receive r1,200, Sixth will receive r800. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150. 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 190 yards, r320 to enter, r80 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race, which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time ﬁxed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(a), will be adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 3 (iii). 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. 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. Weights raised by 5lbs. Handicaps calculated 26th October. Value to winner: r23600; Second: r8000; Third: r4000; Fourth: r2000; Fifth: r1200; Sixth: r800.

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

TRIFECTA RACE

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No Horse

1 CHARLI PARCS (FR) (10)

Age

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10 (164)

B g Anabaa Blue (GB) - Ella Parcs (FR) Simon Torrens Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Aidan Anthony Howard Emerald Green cap, white star Breeder: Mme Pascale Nouard Form: p40/-10-5 (Hood) Classy but fragile. A recent spin on the Flat should have him spot on for this

Charli Parcs (FR) 3 N.H. wins r53,003.10 — Handicap Rating 138 25/1 L.P. Dempsey 10.0 (H) 7 1/4L 5th of 13 to Jesse Evans 10.0 NAV 20 OCT mdn 1m 6f Yld 20/1 HR144 S.D. Torrens 10.6 (H) 39L 13th of 16fn, 19rn to Aramon (GER) 11.10 GAL 30 JUL 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Yld 7/1 B.J. Geraghty 11.0 won 4 1/2L 22L from Jetz 11.0 and Mengli Khan 11.0 LEP 1 MAR 20 7rn hdl 2m 2f 30yds Sft

2 MAGIC TRICKS (FR) (36)

7 (161)

B g Davidoﬀ (GER) - Cadoubelle Des As (FR) Mark Walsh Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Gordon Elliott white cap Breeder: Mme Evelyne Van Haaren Form: 820207 Seemingly the choice of Mark Walsh and capable of playing a leading role today

Magic Tricks (FR) 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 135 15/2 HR136 J.C. Gainford 10.11 10L 7th of 17fn, 18rn to Dysart Diamond 10.11 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd/Yld 7/1 HR137 M.P. Walsh 10.6 (CP) 34L last of 18fn, 20rn to Saldier (FR) 11.10 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Gd 11/4 Mr D. O’Connor 12.0 2 1/2L 2nd to Monas Melody 11.4 KILL 13 JUL 11rn mdn 1m 6f 20yds Gd

3 ESKYLANE (36)

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B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Maple Lady Davy Russell Owner: K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, Trainer: Gordon Elliott yellow & white halved sleeves, yellow cap Breeder: Mr H McDaid Form: 155-004 (TStrap) Made a pleasing return at Listowel and warrants respect oﬀ a 1lb higher mark

Eskylane 2 N.H. wins r13,285.50 — Handicap Rating 134 10/1 HR133 J.W. Kennedy 10.13 (TS) 1 1/4L hd 2L 4th to Dysart Diamond 10.11 LIST 24 SEP 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd/Yld 11/2 HR133 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 (TS) 11L 12th of 20 to Hearts Are Trumps 11.0 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Yld 12/1 HR133 D.F. O’Regan 10.12 (TS) 15L 10th of 19fn, 22rn to Drop The Anchor 10.5 LEP 6 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Sft/Hvy

4 HEARTS ARE TRUMPS (10)

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B g Oscar - Polly’s Present Jody McGarvey Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Desmond McDonogh emerald green & yellow quartered cap Breeder: Colman O’Flynn Jnr Form: 180066 (Hood) Just 1lb higher than latest hurdles win and not disgraced on the Flat last time

Hearts Are Trumps 4 N.H. wins r81,054.00 — Handicap Rating 132 16/1 S.D. Torrens 9.9 (H) 9 3/4L 6th of 13 to Jesse Evans 10.0 NAV 20 OCT mdn 1m 6f Yld 25/1 S.D. Torrens 9.11 13L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Rekero 9.7 THU 7 OCT mdn 2m Yld 40/1 HR135 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 39L 14th of 17fn, 18rn to Dysart Diamond 10.11 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd/Yld

5 FEELGOOD ISLAND (FR) (185)

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B Br g No Risk At All (FR) - Manson Island (FR) James O’Sullivan (5) Owner: Oliver Barden Colours: RED, light blue stars, red sleeves, white Trainer: P J Rothwell cap, red star Breeder: M Camille Ferchaud & M Roland Guibert Form: 3f1-32f (TStrap) Running a big race when falling at Punchestown. Swapped trainer since. Respected

Feelgood Island (FR) 1 N.H. win r11,800.00 C — Handicap Rating 127 9/1 HR127 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 fell in race won by Suprise Package (GB) 11.5 PUN 28 APR 18rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 120yds Yld 3/1Fav HR125 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.6 1/2L 2nd to Bythesametoken 10.1 WEX 10 MAR 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 9/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 1/2L 4L 3rd to You Raised Me Up 12.0 NAAS 13 FEB 13rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Yld/Sft

6 GUA DU LARGE (FR) (183)

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B g Kapgarde (FR) - Kayagua (FR) Rachael Blackmore Owner: Robcour Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead black cap, pink star Breeder: M Pascal Noue Form: 21-504 (Hood) First-time hood equipped on just his second handicap start and can’t be ruled out

7 EXCHANGE RATE (GER) (20)

B g Monsun (GER) - Erytheis (USA) Shane Fenelon (7) Owner: Miss Rachel O’Neill Colours: BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon yellow cap Breeder: Gestut Schlenderhan Form: 152//-480 This ex-Willie Mullins inmate makes his handicap debut and is no forlorn hope

Exchange Rate (GER) 2 ﬂat wins r22,176.00 2 N.H. wins r14,476.00 — Handicap Rating 126 18/1 HR82 R.P. Whelan 8.12 13L 14th of 30 to Line Out 8.9 CUR 10 OCT Ext hcp 2m Yld 4/1Fav HR82 Miss J. Townend 10.8 7L 8th of 19 to Coltor 11.0 GAL 26 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft 13/2 HR82 Sean Cleary Farrell 8.8 ns 8 1/2L hd 4th to My Sister Sarah 8.9 LIST 6 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 2m 40yds Gd/Yld

8 GLORIOUS ZOFF (40)

12 (152)

B g Zoﬀany - Ardbrae Lady (GB) Jordan Gainford (3) Owner: Deva Racing Syndicate Colours: DARK BLUE, red disc, diabolo on Trainer: Gordon Elliott sleeves, quartered cap Breeder: Kangyu International Racing (HK) Limited Form: 100034 (H,T) Has run well in similar handicaps of late and likely to give another good account

Glorious Zoﬀ 1 ﬂat win r6,490.00 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 127 11/1 HR126 J.C. Gainford 11.5 (H) (TS) 4L 4L 1/2L 4th to Autumn Evening (GB) 11.6 LIST 20 SEP 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m Gd/Yld 16/1 HR125 J.C. Gainford 11.5 (H) (TS) hd 3 3/4L 3rd to Flying Scotsman 11.2 BAL 23 AUG 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 35yds Gd 66/1 HR127 J.W. Kennedy 10.7 (TS) 24L 14th of 17 to Arcadian Sunrise 11.6 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 150yds Gd

9 HOMME D’UN SOIR (FR) (111)

12 (152)

B g Hurricane Cat (USA) - Country Girl (FR) J J Slevin Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, Trainer: S R B Crawford dark green cap, emerald green spots Breeder: M Dr Fernand Krief Form: 3-51221 (TStrap) Has a consistent proﬁle and demands respect on stable/handicap debut today

Homme D’un Soir (FR) 3 N.H. wins r16,298.90 C — Handicap Rating 126 D. Jacob 11.5 (CP) (TS) won 13L 10L from Home Fire (GB) 10.12 and Brave Bairn (FR) 10.0 PERTH 11 JUL 5rn nov.hdl 2m 47yds Sft D. Jacob 11.6 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to The Wrekin 11.5 HEXHAM 12 JUN 10rn nov.hdl 2m 48yds Gd 1/2Fav HR126 J.C. Gainford 11.5 (TS) 10L 2nd to Berkshire Royal (GB) 11.6 KILB 14 MAY 8rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 61yds Gd

10 LIGHT BRIGADE (36)

11 (151)

B g Leading Light - Poetics Girl Jack Foley (5) Owner: Mrs Patricia McCarthy Colours: PINK, purple seams, pink cap Trainer: C Byrnes Form: f4-1124 Breeder: N Flynn Went close to completing a double in April and ﬁt from a Flat spin last month

Light Brigade 2 N.H. wins r15,340.00 — Handicap Rating 125 5/1 Mr R.W. Barron 10.9 12L 6 1/2L 18L 4th to Barbados 10.9 LIST 24 SEP 11rn 1m 6f Gd/Yld 5/1Fav HR119 K.J. Brouder 11.6 nk 2nd to Cousin Harry 9.9 PUN 27 APR 22rn hcp hdl 2m 100yds Yld 4/1 HR110 K.J. Brouder 10.4 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Bythesametoken 9.13 and Presenting Dylan 9.11 NAAS 28 FEB 18rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 101yds Yld/Sft

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Gua Du Large (FR) 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 127 20/1 HR129 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 hd 3L 7L 4th to El Barra (FR) 12.0 PUN 30 APR 15rn nov.hdl 2m Yld 18/1 HR130 R.M. Power 10.13 13L 15th of 20 to Hearts Are Trumps 11.0 FAIR 3 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Yld 8/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 11L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Dreal Deal 11.4 PUN 17 JAN nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 30yds Hvy

11 FOR EVERYONE (10)

9 (149)

B g Pour Moi - Tanyeli Phillip Enright Owner: Brendan G Flynn Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, Trainer: Mark Michael McNiﬀ striped cap Breeder: J McAteer & L McAteer Form: 5611-2-0 Two from three over timber and entitled to improve for his recent comeback run

For Everyone 2 N.H. wins r18,616.50 — Handicap Rating 123 10/1 HR50 R.P. Whelan 9.1 31L 14th of 22 to Yamato 8.10 NAV 20 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 6f Yld 13/2 HR51 C.P. Hoban 9.6 hd 2nd to Cliara 9.10 BAL 20 JUL 20 12rn hcp (45-65)1m 4f 170yds Gd 14/1 D.R. Fox 11.0 won 1/2L 1/2L from A Wave Of The Sea 10.9 and Theatre Of War 10.9 LIST 8 SEP 19 16rn hdl 2m Gd

12 FUTURE PROOF (11)

9 (149)

5 (145)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Moraga Sean Flanagan Owner: Lyreen Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check Trainer: Noel Meade cap Breeder: Claudio Marzocco & Thierry Lacoste Form: 082400 (Blinkers) Ran a blinder at Punchestown in May but not at the same level since. Outside claims

Race 3

Future Proof 2 ﬂat wins r13,908.00 1 N.H. win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 123 40/1 HR74 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 64L last of 14 to Act Of God (GB) 9.9 GOW 19 OCT Ext hcp 1m 5f 172yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR78 M.P. Sheehy 10.1 (BK) 33L last of 11 to Cliara 7.13 NAAS 2 AUG hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd 15/2 HR124 E. Walsh 10.11 (BK) 3 1/2L 16L 3/4L 4th to Annexation (FR) 11.4 KILB 14 JUN 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd

13 YAFORDADOE (14)

B g Zebedee (GB) - Bluebell Park (USA) Luke Dempsey Owner: Yafordadoe Racing Syndicate Colours: RED, emerald green hoop, emerald Trainer: Gavin Cromwell green armlet, emerald green star on cap Breeder: Mr J Higgins Form: 0-56214 In cracking form on the level and looks potentially well treated in this sphere

Yafordadoe 3 ﬂat wins r25,687.50 2 N.H. wins r19,470.00 — Handicap Rating 119 16/1 HR89 B.M. Coen 9.4 hd 1 1/4L nk 4th to Powerful Aggie (FR) 8.4 LEP 16 OCT 20rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 13/2 HR82 G.F. Carroll 9.2 (CP) won 1 1/4L from Loingseoir 8.6 and Big Island 8.8 TIPP 4 OCT 13rn hcp (70-100)1m 1f Sft/Hvy 2min 7.5sec 22/1 HR80 L.F. Roche 9.1 1 1/4L 2nd to Rebellito (FR) 9.4 LIST 23 SEP 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld

14 RICH BELIEF (GB) (17)

1 (141)

B g Make Believe (GB) - Realt Eile Darragh O’Keeﬀe Owner: I J Keeling Colours: WHITE, green cross sashes, quartered Trainer: Karl Thornton cap Breeder: Phillistown House Ltd Form: 281226 (Blinkers) Disappointing oﬀ the same mark last time so obviously needs to raise his game

Rich Belief (GB) 1 ﬂat win r3,809.50 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 C — Handicap Rating 116 5/1 HR116 D. Meyler 10.10 (BK) 16L 6th of 10 to Aldo The Apache 10.1 PUN 13 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd 18/1 HR114 J.S. McGarvey 10.8 (BK) 5L 2nd to Good Time Jonny 10.7 GOW 1 OCT 11rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd B. Hughes 11.2 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Brief Ambition (GB) 11.5 PERTH 6 SEP 5rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 12, No. 14. H,T worn by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 1, No. 4, No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 5, No. 9. Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Light Brigade, 5/1 Yafordadoe, 13/2 Eskylane, Homme D’un Soir (FR), 8/1 Glorious Zoﬀ, 10/1 Feelgood Island (FR), 12/1 Magic Tricks (FR), 14/1 Gua Du Large (FR), Exchange Rate (GER), 16/1 For Everyone, Future Proof, Rich Belief (GB), 25/1 Charli Parcs (FR), 33/1 Hearts Are Trumps 2020 - 1st Cayd Boy (FR) 2nd Golden Jewel 3rd Lignou (FR) (4 min. 25.3 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Light Brigade

Win: YAFORDADOE

Leading owner J P McManus has won the last couple of runnings of this contest and jockey bookings would suggest that Magic Tricks is the best of his three representatives today, although Charli Parcs and Hearts Are Trumps certainly aren’t out of it. Eskylane and Glorious Zoﬀ are other Gordon Elliott runners who could go well, although former Elliott inmate Homme D’Un Soir is arguably even more interesting on his handicap/ stable debut. Light Brigade and Gua Du Large can’t be ruled out either, but YAFORDADOE has been in fantastic form on the Flat and he could exploit and lenient hurdles mark.

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CHAMPION CHASE ROLL OF HONOUR

YEAR WINNER

OWNER

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2020 THE STORYTELLER

Mrs P Sloan

Gordon Elliott

Keith Donoghue

2019

ROAD TO RESPECT

Gigginstown House Stud

Noel Meade

Sean Flanagan

2018

ROAD TO RESPECT

Gigginstown House Stud

Noel Meade

Sean Flanagan

2017

OUTLANDER

Gigginstown House Stud

Gordon Elliott

Jack Kennedy

2016

VALSEUR LIDO

Gigginstown House Stud

Henry De Bromhead Ruby Walsh

2015

DON COSSACK

Gigginstown House Stud

Gordon Elliott

Bryan Cooper

2014

ROAD TO RICHES

Gigginstown House Stud

Noel Meade

Paul Carberry

2013

ROI DU MEE

Gigginstown House Stud

Gordon Elliott

Bryan Cooper

2012

KAUTO STONE

R J H Geffen

Paul Nicholls

Daryl Jacob

2011

QUITO DE LA ROQUE Gigginstown House Stud

Colm Murphy

Davy Russell

2010

KAUTO STAR

Clive D Smith

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

2009 THE LISTENER

Old Moss Farm

Nick Mitchell

Andrew McNamara

2008 KAUTO STAR

Clive D Smith

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

2007 TARANIS

Mrs A B Yeoman & C R Whittaker Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

2006 BEEF OR SALMON

B J Craig

Michael Hourigan Andrew McNamara

2004 BEEF OR SALMON

B J Craig

Michael Hourigan Timmy Murphy

2003 GLENELLY GALE

F Bradley

Arthur Moore

Conor O’Dwyer

2002 MORE THAN A STROLL Mrs D Grehan

Arthur Moore

Conor O’Dwyer

2001

Mouse Morris

David Casey

2000 LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE T Collins

Noel Chance

Richard Johnson

1999

Willie Mullins

Paul Carberry

FOXCHAPEL KING

FLORIDA PEARL

Sir Anthony O’Reilly

Mrs Violet O’Leary

THE TALE OF THE RACE

The Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase (Grade 1) FIRST RUN 1999

THE CHALLENGE

3 miles 15 fences

SCORE SO FAR...

FLORIDA PEARL (1999), FOXCHAPEL KING (2001), MORE THAN A STROLL (2002), GLENELLY GALE (2003), BEEF OR SALMON (2004, 2006), QUITO DE LA ROQUE (2011), ROI DU MEE (2013), ROAD TO RICHES (2014), DON COSSACK (2015), VALSEUR LIDO (2016), OUTLANDER (2017), ROAD TO RESPECT (2018,2019), THE STORYTELLER (2020)

LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE (2000), TARANIS (2007), KAUTO STAR (2008, 2010), THE LISTENER (2009) KAUTO STONE (2012)

MOST SUCCESSFUL TRAINER

MOST SUCCESSFUL JOCKEY

PAUL NICHOLLS (4 WINS)

RUBY WALSH (3 WINS)

MOST SUCCESSFUL HORSES

BEEF OR SALMON (2 WINS)

KAUTO STAR (2 WINS)

ROAD TO RESPECT (2 WINS)

YOUNGEST WINNING HORSE

OLDEST WINNING HORSE

TARANIS, AGED 6

BEEF OR SALMON, MORE THAN A STROLL, THE LISTENER, KAUTO STAR, ALL AGED 10

KAUTO STONE, AGED 6

SHORTEST WINNING MARGIN’S

BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN

A NECK (BEEF OR SALMON (2006)

16 LENGTHS (ROAD TO RESPECT (2018)

A NECK (THE STORYTELLER (2020)

QUICKEST WINNING TIME

SLOWEST WINNING TIME

6M 0.30SECS VALSEUR LIDO (2016)

6M 41.10SECS (THE STORYTELLER (2020)

MOST RUNNERS

SHORTEST PRICED WINNER

FEWEST RUNNERS

BIGGEST PRICED WINNER

9 (2020)

4 (2003, 2015)

2/11 (DON COSSACK (2015)

20/1 (MORE THAN A STROLL (2002)

FOURTH RACE 2.50P.M.

The Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase of w125,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Kauto Star Steeplechase). (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes). Winner will receive r75,000, (Penalty Value: r73,750), Second will receive r25,000, Third will receive r12,500, Fourth will receive r6,250, Fifth will receive r3,750, Sixth will receive r2,500. A steeplechase for ﬁve years old and upwards. About 3 miles, r625 to enter on October 6th r625 extra if forfeit not declared by October 26th or r12,500 if entered by October 26th Weights: 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs. Travel Allowance: Subject to the usual conditions, Down Royal Racecourse will pay a travel allowance of r1,500 towards the transport costs of runners from overseas. Value to winner: r73750; Second: r25000; Third: r12500; Fourth: r6250; Fifth: r3750.

About Three Miles (4,800 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 DELTA WORK (FR) (265)

Age

(lbs)

12 (166)

Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR) Jack Kennedy Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon Trainer: Gordon Elliott cap, white star Breeder: C Magnien & J F Magnien Form: 1-155u-3 (H,T) Below his best when last seen but dangerous to write oﬀ given previous exploits

Delta Work (FR) 1 ﬂat win r17,000.00 8 N.H. wins r496,563.90 C D — Handicap Rating 163 5/1 HR170 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (H) 2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Kemboy (FR) 11.12 LEP 7 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 3m 107yds Sft 6/1 HR170 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (H) (TS) u.r. in race won by A Plus Tard (FR) 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 14rn chse Grade 1 3m Yld 3/1 HR170 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (H) (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 9 to The Storyteller 11.12 here 31 OCT 20 chse Grade 1 3m Yld

Race 4

2 FRODON (FR) (189)

12 (166)

B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) Bryony Frost Owner: P J Vogt Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white chevron, hooped Trainer: Paul Nicholls (in GB) sleeves, white cap Breeder: Mr. Philippe Gasdoue Form: 4141-51 (TStrap) Excellent jumper and likely to put up a bold showing from the front on his return

Frodon (FR) 17 NH wins - €869,973 Handicap Rating —167 Bryony Frost 11.6 (TS) won nk 10L from Mister Fisher 11.6 and Born Survivor 11.0 SANDOWN PARK 24 APR 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 6f 164yds Gd Bryony Frost 11.10 (TS) 34L 5th of 12 to Minella Indo 11.10 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft Bryony Frost 11.10 (TS) won 2 1/4L 6L from Waiting Patiently 11.10 and Clan des Obeaux (FR) 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 20 9rn chse Grade 1 3m Gd /Sft

3 GALVIN (17)

12 (166)

B g Gold Well (GB) - Burren Moonshine Davy Russell Owner: R A Bartlett Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, Trainer: Gordon Elliott white sleeves, red cap Breeder: Gabriel O’Gara Form: 1111-11 Still open to further improvement and should be sharper than most after recent win

Galvin 11 N.H. wins r153,757.20 — Handicap Rating 159 1/1Fav HR154 D.N. Russell 11.10 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Annamix (FR) 11.2 and Brahma Bull 11.2 PUN 13 OCT 5rn chse Grade 3 2m 7f 200yds Gd Jack Kennedy 11.6 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Next Destination 11.6 and Escaria Ten (FR) 11.6 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 12rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m 5f 201yds Gd /Sft R. M. Power 11.8 won 7L 9 1/2L from Soldier of Love (GB) 11.8 and Clondaw Caitlin 10.7 CHELTENHAM 23 OCT 20 6rn nov.ch 3m 80yds Gd

4 MINELLA INDO (225)

12 (166)

B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Carrigeen Lily Rachael Blackmore Owner: Barry Maloney Colours: MAROON, yellow stars, maroon Trainer: Henry de Bromhead sleeves, striped cap Breeder: Mrs R H Lalor Form: 211f-41 Returns after winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March and looks the one to beat

Minella Indo 6 N.H. wins r497,233.10 D — Handicap Rating 175 Jack Kennedy 11.10 won 1 1/4L 4 1/4L from A Plus Tard (FR) 11.10 and Al Boum Photo (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 19 MAR 12rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft 13/8Fav HR165 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 2L 4 1/2L nk 4th to Kemboy (FR) 11.12 LEP 7 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 3m 107yds Sft 5/2Fav HR165 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 fell in race won by A Plus Tard (FR) 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 20 14rn chse Grade 1 3m Yld

5 RAVENHILL (342)

11 11

12 (166)

B g Winged Love - Rhythm Hill Denis O’Regan Owner: Try Ravenhill Syndicate Colours: YELLOW, royal blue sash, royal blue Trainer: Gordon Elliott armlet, yellow cap, royal blue stars Breeder: Aaron Metcalfe Form: f-1u683Out of form when last seen in 2020 and has plenty to ﬁnd in this company

Ravenhill 6 N.H. wins r133,795.40 — Handicap Rating 149 16/1 HR152 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 7 1/2L 13L 3rd to Minella Indo 11.10 NAV 22 NOV 20 4rn chse Grade 2 3m Sft 125/1 HR152 M.P. Walsh 11.12 12L 8th of 9 to The Storyteller 11.12 here 31 OCT 20 chse Grade 1 3m Yld 20/1 HR153 D.F. O’Regan 11.10 41L 6th of 8 to The Storyteller 11.2 PUN 14 OCT 20 chse Grade 3 3m 120yds Yld

H,T worn by No. 1. TStrap worn by No. 2. Probable Starting Prices - 8/11 Minella Indo, 10/3 Galvin, 4/1 Frodon (FR), 15/2 Delta Work (FR), 50/1 Ravenhill 2020 - 1st The Storyteller 2nd Chris’s Dream 3rd Tout Est Permis (FR) (6 min. 41.1 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Galvin

Win: MINELLA INDO

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Race 4

A race which witnesses the return of last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner MINELLA INDO, who held sway over his better-fancied stablemate A Plus Tard in the showpiece event back in March. The eight-year-old will no doubt be using this race as a springboard to success on an even bigger stage in the future but may just have too much class for his rivals, with the improving Galvin tipped to follow him home. Frodon is always a dangerous rival when getting into a good rhythm on the front end and shouldn’t be ruled out

THE TALE OF THE RACE

The Join Racing TV Steeplechase (Grade 2) FIRST RUN 2003

THE CHALLENGE 2m 3f 120y, 13 fences

SCORE SO FAR...

SPLENDOUR (2003), IN COMPLIANCE (2006), ONE COOL COOKIE (2007), DON COSSACK (2014), SUB LIEUTENANT (2016), DISKO (2017), SNOW FALCON (2018), REEL STEEL (2019), BATTLEOVERDOYEN (2020)

MURPHY’S CARDINAL (2004), NOLAND (2008), HERECOMESTHETRUTH (2009), THE NIGHTINGALE (2010), KAUTO STONE (2011), CRISTAL BONUS (2012), ROLLING ACES (2013), PTIT ZIG (2015)

MOST SUCCESSFUL TRAINER

MOST SUCCESSFUL JOCKEYS

PAUL NICHOLLS (7 WINS)

RUBY WALSH, BARRY GERAGHTY & SEAN FLANAGAN (2 WINS)

YOUNGEST WINNER

OLDEST WINNER

SHORTEST WINNING MARGIN 1

BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN FINISHED ALONE

QUICKEST TIME

SLOWEST TIME

MOST RUNNERS

FEWEST RUNNERS

5 (KAUTO STONE)

⁄2 LENGTH (DISKO, 2016)

CARDINAL, SPLENDOUR, 8 MURPHY’S SNOW FALCON (ONE COOL COOKIE, 2007)

4m 49.4secs (SPLENDOUR, 2003) 5m 34.80secs (IN COMPLIANCE, 2006)

8 (2015)

3 (2003, 2007, 2014)

SHORTEST PRICED WINNER

BIGGEST PRICED WINNER

4/5 (IN COMPLIANCE 2006, PTIT ZIG 2015, REEL STEEL 2019) 9/2 BATTLEOVERDOYEN (2020)

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FIFTH RACE 3.25P.M.

The Join Racing TV Steeplechase of w50,000 (Grade 2) (Registered as the Skymas Steeplechase). 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, Sixth will receive r1,000. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 3rd May, 2020 About 2 miles 3 furlongs 120 yards. r400 to enter, r100 extra if declared to run, Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbs Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra, Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra, Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase 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; Sixth: r1000.

About Two Miles Three Furlongs and 120 yards (3,900 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (186)

Age

(lbs)

0 (168)

B g Muhtathir (GB) - Reaction (FR) Rachael Blackmore Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Colours: RED, white sash, royal blue cap Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form: 111-1fp (TStrap) Breeder: M Bruno Vagne Won at this meeting last year and this looks a good starting place for him

Envoi Allen (FR) 11 N.H. wins r387,844.20 CD — Handicap Rating 163 6/4 HR164 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Colreevy 11.5 PUN 27 APR 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 120yds Yld Jack Kennedy 11.4 (TS) fell in race won by Chantry House 11.4 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 168yds Gd /Sft 1/2Fav J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (TS) won 3 1/2L 14L from Fils D’oudairies (FR) 11.3 and Dinny Lacey 11.3 PUN 17 JAN 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Hvy

2 COKO BEACH (FR) (208)

12 (166)

Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Jack Kennedy Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon Trainer: Gordon Elliott cap, white star Breeder: J L Berger Form: 42-3117 (Blinkers) Won a Grade 2 novice chase last season but well behind Envoi Allen in the Drinmore

Race 5

Coko Beach (FR) 4 N.H. wins r99,150.00 — Handicap Rating 150 16/1 HR150 J.C. Gainford 11.0 (BK) 19L 7th of 19fn, 28rn to Freewheelin Dylan 10.8 FAIR 5 APR Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f 50yds Yld 5/4Fav HR150 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 (BK) won 4L 18L from Espanito Bello (FR) 11.5 and Forza Milan 11.5 NAV 21 FEB 5rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m Hvy 8/1 HR138 J.W. Kennedy 10.6 (BK) won 4L 1 1/2L from Run Wild Fred 10.4 and Class Conti (FR) 11.1 GOW 28 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 1f Hvy

3 VADO FORTE (FR) (20)

7 (161)

B g Walk In The Park - Gloire (FR) Davy Russell Owner: Call It What You LikeSyndicate Colours: RED, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow Trainer: Gordon Elliott diamonds on cap Breeder: Marie-Therese Verdys Form: 14-4f41 Won impressively on his debut for this yard at Limerick, but this is tougher

Vado Forte (FR) 5 N.H. wins r68,433.40 11/1 D.N. Russell 11.4 won 15L 24L from January Jets 11.7 and Notice To Close (GB) 10.13 LIM 10 OCT 6rn chse 2m 3f 100yds Sft Stan Sheppard 10.9 3/4L 15L 12L 4th to Before Midnight (GB) 10.9 CHEPSTOW 5 APR 7rn hcp chse 2m 11yds Gd Brian Hughes 11.8 fell in race won by Cedar Hill 10.9 KELSO 6 MAR 4rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 1f 14yds Gd /Sft

4 ECHOES OF FAMILY (27)

10 (150)

Gr f Echo of Light (GB) - Antonius Toni Jordan Gainford Owner: Patrick Harty Colours: YELLOW, yellow & black striped cap Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty Form: 96-3p32 Breeder: Mr L O’Carroll Ran well for second at Killarney latest, but she’s rated 73lb below Envoi Allen Echoes Of Family — Handicap Rating 90 10/1 HR89 J.C. Gainford 10.12 4 3/4L 2nd to Stealthy Tom 11.1 KILL 3 OCT 12rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Yld 25/1 HR90 N. Terrassin 10.11 (TS) 1/2L 9L 3rd to Glenquin Castle 11.13 WEX 4 SEP 12rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f 50yds Gd 10/1 HR90 N. Terrassin 10.5 p.u. in race won by Avec Espoir (GB) 10.5 TIPP 18 JUL 14rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 150yds Yld

5 FAIRYHILL RUN (20)

10 (150)

B f Mahler (GB) - Flite Danny Mullins Owner: Thomas F Meagher Colours: YELLOW, brown cross sashes, emerald Trainer: John Patrick Ryan green cap Breeder: Thomas Meagher Form: 621118 Was in good form throughout the summer months but disappointed recently at Limerick

Fairyhill Run 5 N.H. wins r40,415.00 — Handicap Rating 136 13/2 HR137 B.J. Cooper 10.10 26L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to Ontheropes 11.0 LIM 10 OCT Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m Sft 4/1Fav HR123 B.J. Cooper 11.3 won 6L 1 3/4L from Not Available 11.4 and Filon D’oudairies (FR) 10.9 KILB 20 AUG 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Yld 85/40Fav HR109 B.J. Cooper 10.10 won 14L 1L from Our Friend 10.0 and Centurion Steel 11.3 LIM 10 JUL 16rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 50yds Gd

6 YOU NO ME TOO WELL (21)

10 (150)

B f Doyen - Tigrera Darragh O’Keeﬀe Owner: Mrs C Watson Colours: PURPLE, yellow triple diamond & Trainer: R K Watson sleeves, yellow cap Breeder: Cleaboy Stud Form: 6p8835 Yet to place in nine NH starts and beaten a combined 166 lengths in three chases

You No Me Too Well 200/1 Derek McGrath 11.2 59L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Riviere D’etel (FR) 11.0 FAIR 9 OCT beg.ch 2m Gd 66/1 D.J. O’Keeﬀe 11.9 9L 42L 3rd to Majestic Maid 11.2 ROS 27 SEP 4rn beg.ch 2m 5f 97yds Gd 125/1 Derek McGrath 11.0 56L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Hurricane Georgie 10.6 DWNP 17 SEP beg.ch 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft

Blinkers worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 2/9 Envoi Allen (FR), 7/1 Coko Beach (FR), 15/2 Vado Forte (FR), 10/1 Fairyhill Run, 100/1 Echoes Of Family, 200/1 You No Me Too Well 2020 - 1st Battleoverdoyen 2nd Easy Game (FR) 3rd Samcro (5 min. 12.4 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Coko Beach

Win: ENVOI ALLEN

Race 5

It would be a huge surprise if ENVOI ALLEN wasn’t able to successfully give these rivals weight and a beating on his return to action. He landed a beginners chase impressively over C&D at this meeting last year before winning his Grade 1 in the Drinmore and, although things never went right for him in the spring, Henry de Bromhead’s charge should get this season oﬀ to the best possible start now he’s dropped in trip. Gordon Elliott’s pair Coko Beach, a Grade 2 winner, and Vado Forte are expected to put up most resistance.

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SIXTH RACE 4.00P.M.

The Barclay Communications Handicap Steeplechase of w14,500 (Generously sponsored by Barclay Communications). Winner will receive r8,700 (Penalty Value: r8,555), Second will receive r2,900, Third will receive r1,450, Fourth will receive r725, Fifth will receive r435, Sixth will receive r290. An extended handicap steeplechase for ﬁve years old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs, About 3 miles. r116 to enter, r29 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. Handicaps calculated 26th October. Value to winner: r8555; Second: r2900; Third: r1450; Fourth: r725; Fifth: r435; Sixth: r290.

About Three Miles (4,800 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

Age

1 MINDSMADEUP (38)

10 11

(lbs)

10 (164)

B g Golden Tornado - Fourcees Lady Keith Donoghue Owner: S Gillen & Midlands Partnership Colours: YELLOW, royal blue cross sashes, royal Trainer: Matthew J Smith blue armlet, royal blue star on cap Breeder: Mrs Natalie Gilligan Form: 4p-5435 His last two runs were encouraging and he has a chance on his best chasing form

Mindsmadeup 5 N.H. wins r62,642.50 D — Handicap Rating 121 12/1 HR119 P.J. Carberry 10.13 11L 5th of 13fn, 17rn to Hewick 10.7 LIST 22 SEP Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 22/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.3 hd s/hd 3rd to Macgiloney 12.0 GAL 29 JUL 19rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 9/2 HR118 P.T. Enright 10.2 9 1/2L hd 16L 4th to Walking On Glass 10.0 KILB 9 JUL 8rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 180yds Gd

2 CLONDAW SECRET (28)

7 (161)

B g Court Cave - Secret Can’t Say Davy Russell Owner: Bective Stud Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, Trainer: Gordon Elliott red cap Breeder: Mrs P De Stacpoole Form: 13-5872 (TStrap) He showed some promising signs last time and looks a big player in this contest

Clondaw Secret 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 118 9/4 J.C. Gainford 11.0 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to The Dabbler 11.4 GOW 2 OCT 5rn nov.ch 3m 1f Gd 40/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 (TS) 53L 7th of 12fn, 15rn to Streets Of Doyen 11.11 GAL 29 JUL beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Gd 8/1 HR125 J.C. Gainford 11.2 (TS) 77L 8th of 9 to An Fraoch Mor 10.13 WEX 16 MAY hdl 2m 1f Sft

3 MAJURCA (FR) (167)

5 (159)

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Majature (FR) Simon Torrens Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Aidan Anthony Howard emerald green cap, white star Breeder: M Hubert Langot & M Michel Langot Form: 4f-5/-0pp (TStrap) He has questions to answer, but the return to chasing could spark a revival

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Majurca (FR) 2 N.H. wins r33,600.00 — Handicap Rating 116 40/1 HR116 L.J. Carberry 11.3 p.u. in race won by Thunderosa 11.5 WEX 16 MAY 11rn hcp hdl 3m 50yds Sft 66/1 HR121 L.J. Carberry 11.8 p.u. in race won by Guiri (GER) 11.4 PUN 28 APR 25rn hcp hdl (95-123)2m 4f 120yds Yld 28/1 HR123 M.P. Walsh 11.10 34L 11th of 15fn, 17rn to Capilano Bridge 11.5 NAAS 31 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 151yds Sft/Hvy

4 DUBAI DEVILS (223)

10 11

4 (158)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Saddlers Leader P J O’Hanlon (7) Owner: Mrs L Skelly Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white panel, purple cap Trainer: Paul Staﬀord Form: 3-b2136 (CPiece) Breeder: Kevin Neville He has a live chance based on his run in the Ulster National when last seen

Dubai Devils 2 N.H. wins r13,882.00 — Handicap Rating 115 12/1 HR115 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.1 (CP) 13L 6th of 12fn, 15rn to Fag An Bealach 10.5 DWNP 21 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Gd/Yld 7/2 HR114 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.8 (CP) 3/4L 6L 3rd to Young Dev 10.11 NAV 21 FEB 11rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy 9/2Fav HR104 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.2 (CP) won 18L 5 1/2L from Getaday 12.0 and Fox Le Bel (FR) 10.11 FAIR 8 FEB 13rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 1f 50yds Sft/Hvy

5 HOKE COLBURN (35)

4 (158)

3 (157)

Br g Beneﬁcial (GB) - Ravaleen Phillip Enright Owner: On The Green Syndicate Colours: YELLOW, maroon cross sashes, dark Trainer: Brian M McMahon blue sleeves, red cap, white star Breeder: Mrs Hazel Hatton Form: 84p482 He was narrowly denied by Father Jed on his latest start and may be involved again

Hoke Colburn 5 N.H. wins r25,486.70 — Handicap Rating 115 14/1 HR113 Mr E. Mahon 11.5 nk 2nd to Father Jed 10.4 LIST 25 SEP 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 28/1 HR114 A.W. Short 10.8 19L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Fairyhill Run 11.3 KILB 20 AUG Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Yld 22/1 HR114 P.T. Enright 11.10 5L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Fill The Tank 10.13 KILB 6 JUN 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Gd

6 ENVOL PIERJI (FR) (167)

Gr g Martaline (GB) - Playa Pierji (FR) Mark Walsh Owner: John P McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, Trainer: Miss Elizabeth Doyle white cap Breeder: M Pierre Julienne & E A R L Dorrells Form: 703-17p (TStrap) If he can reproduce his winning performance here in February he will be a player

Envol Pierji (FR) 2 N.H. wins r15,056.00 CD — Handicap Rating 114 13/2 HR116 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Ah Littleluck 11.10 WEX 16 MAY 12rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 50yds Sft 100/30Fav HR116 S.D. Torrens 10.12 25L last of 7fn, 11rn to Young Dev 10.11 NAV 21 FEB Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy 6/4Fav HR109 M.P. Walsh 11.2 won 1/2L 1/2L from Kavanaghs Corner 11.5 and Wishmoor 11.9 here 4 FEB 10rn hcp chse (0-123)3m Hvy

7 SHANROE AL C (77)

2 (156)

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Dromroe Dreamer Donagh Meyler Owner: GAP Partnership Colours: WHITE, red seams, red stars on Trainer: Karl Thornton sleeves, white cap, red stars Breeder: Sean and Batt Leahy Form: 11-0021 He came back to form when winning at Perth and another bold show looks likely

Shanroe Al C 7 N.H. wins r46,964.30 D — Handicap Rating 113 S. Quinlan 11.1 won nk 1/2L from Spider’s Bite 10.12 and Brotherly Company 11.5 PERTH 14 AUG 7rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 7f 180yds Gd D. Jacob 10.10 14L 2nd to Get Out The Gate 11.9 PERTH 27 JUL 5rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 7f 180yds Gd 10/1 HR115 R. Deegan 10.0 (TS) 76L last of 10fn, 15rn to The Echo Boy 10.8 ROS 8 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 150yds Gd

8 ASK CORY (35)

1 (155)

B g Ask (GB) - Cruise Night Sean Flanagan Owner: Ivan G Thompson & Cobra Partnership Colours: DARK BLUE, emerald green star, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead diabolo on sleeves, emerald green star on cap Breeder: Mr M Mortell Form: 28-1260 (Blinkers) He disappointed last time, but his May/June form at Downpatrick gives him a chance

Ask Cory 2 N.H. wins r12,980.00 — Handicap Rating 112 11/1 HR113 Mr F. Maguire 11.12 (BK) 17L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Father Jed 10.4 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 7/4Fav HR88 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 (BK) 20L 6th of 11fn, 15rn to Lighthouse Rose 11.8 DWNP 13 JUL hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 170yds Gd 5/2Fav HR112 H. Morgan 10.8 (BK) 2 1/4L 2nd to Paris Texas (FR) 10.8 DWNP 12 JUN 10rn hcp chse 2m 7f 110yds Gd

9 SUNRISE LADY (21)

8 (148)

Sunrise Lady 3 N.H. wins r23,122.00 — Handicap Rating 105 28/1 HR108 J.C. Gainford 11.1 (CP) 75L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Arrycan 10.11 FAIR 9 OCT hcp chse (0-123)2m 7f 160yds Gd 28/1 HR109 R.A. Doyle 11.7 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Doldido 10.8 GAL 6 SEP 18rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Gd 22/1 HR109 R.A. Doyle 11.7 (CP) 4 1/2L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Optical Confusion 11.5 FAIR 13 APR hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f 50yds Gd/Yld

10 CLONGUILE WAY (54)

7 (147)

B g Double Eclipse - Massini Flyer Conor Maxwell Owner: Pique Syndicate Colours: WHITE & BLACK HOOPS, white sleeves, Trainer: Gavin Cromwell red cap Breeder: Breda O’Keeﬀe Form: 610609 (CPiece) He shaped like he will appreciate the step up to 3m last time and might be involved

Clonguile Way 3 N.H. wins r17,110.00 D — Handicap Rating 104 28/1 HR105 C.D. Maxwell 11.3 (V) 12L 9th of 12fn, 18rn to Doldido 10.8 GAL 6 SEP hcp chse (0-116)2m 6f 111yds Gd 10/1 HR94 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.9 (CP) 48L 11th of 13fn, 15rn to Oskar High 9.8 SLGO 17 AUG Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 119yds Yld 17/2 HR94 C.D. Maxwell 11.1 (CP) 8 1/2L 6th of 16 to Forgetthesurprise 11.9 LIM 22 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)3m Gd

Race 6

B f Scorpion - Dawn Native Ricky Doyle Owner: Hugo Kane Colours: MAROON, light blue star, light blue Trainer: Conor O’Dwyer sleeves, maroon stars, light blue cap, maroon star Breeder: William Deacon Form: 40-p5p0 (CPiece) She looks up against it, but if she puts her best foot forward she is not out of it

11 WESTSTREET (20)

11 10

7 (147)

B g Westerner (GB) - Klipperstreet Jack Kennedy Owner: CORE Partnership Colours: MAROON, white triple diamond, white Trainer: Gordon Elliott armlet, white star on cap Breeder: Michael C Griﬃn Form: 5u4-625 (CPiece) He will be sharper after his run at Limerick and looks well handicapped over fences

Weststreet 1 ﬂat win r8,781.00 4 N.H. wins r32,509.00 — Handicap Rating 104 11/1 HR110 J.W. Kennedy 10.11 (CP) 8 1/4L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Kruzhlinin (GER) 10.12 LIM 10 OCT hcp hdl 3m Sft Harrison Beswick 10.13 (BK) s/hd 2nd to Love The Leader 10.0 FONTWELL PARK 18 FEB 7rn hcp chse (0-120)3m 1f 210yds Hvy Harrison Beswick 10.13 26L 6th of 7 to Cyclop 11.12 PLUMPTON 13 JAN hcp chse (0-125)3m 1f 152yds Sft

12 FATHER JED (18)

10 10

6 (146)

B g Kutub - Astrid Bryan Cooper Owner: John Patrick Ryan & Miss Gillian Ryan Colours: MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Form: 812119 Breeder: Mr John Scanlon It would be no surprise to see him feature if he can bounce back from his last run

Father Jed 7 N.H. wins r46,602.50 D — Handicap Rating 103 10/1 HR103 Mr B. Barry 11.1 20L 9th of 11fn, 16rn to Direct Image 10.0 PUN 12 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 200yds Gd 9/1 HR98 Mr B. Barry 10.4 won nk nk from Hoke Colburn 11.5 and Goodnightngodbless 11.7 LIST 25 SEP 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 11/2 HR91 S.F. O’Keeﬀe 11.10 won 8L ns from Court Adjourned 10.3 and Lessofdnegativity 11.4 SLGO 15 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f 150yds Gd

13 SIBERIAN STAR (GB) (28)

13 (139)

B g Sulamani - Sierra (FR) Adam Short Owner: Scrub A Dub Dub Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star, striped Trainer: P J Rothwell sleeves, royal blue cap Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh Form: 632768 (C,T) He hasn’t shown much recently but has the ability to run into a place today

Siberian Star (GB) 1 N.H. win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 15/2 HR98 M.P. O’Connor 9.8 (CP) (TS) 16L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Marshalled 11.0 GOW 2 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Gd 14/1 HR100 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.0 (CP) (TS) 34L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Archies Charm (GB) 12.0 DWNP 17 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft 5/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 (CP) (TS) 26L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to The Dabbler 11.9 BAL 23 AUG beg.ch 2m 7f Gd

14 JIMLI’S ISLAND (GB) (22)

12 (138)

B g Trans Island (GB) - Queen of Diamonds Shane O’Callaghan (7) 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 He is not without a chance from out of the handicap, but he will need to show more

Jimli’s Island (GB) — Handicap Rating 95 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 6

Blinkers worn by No. 8. C,T worn by No. 13. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 3, No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Clondaw Secret, 5/1 Weststreet, 11/2 Shanroe Al C, 15/2 Hoke Colburn, Father Jed, 12/1 Dubai Devils, Envol Pierji (FR), Ask Cory, 14/1 Mindsmadeup, Jimli’s Island (GB), 20/1 Clonguile Way, Siberian Star (GB), 25/1 Sunrise Lady, 50/1 Majurca (FR) 2020 - 1st Massey’s Wood (GB) 2nd Askann 3rd Paranoid (6 min. 43.2 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Clondaw Secret

Win: WESTSTREET

WESTSTREET is an interesting addition to Gordon Elliott’s yard and he could be well handicapped over fences. His last run for Oliver Sherwood when narrowly denied at Fontwell in February was good form in the context of this race and, after shaping nicely over hurdles at Limerick, he looks a big player. The other Elliott inmate Clondaw Secret is also a leading contender as he makes just his third start over the larger obstacles, while Shanroe Al C is another for the shortlist.

SEVENTH RACE 4.35P.M.

The Lisburn Bowl (Pro/Am) Flat Race of w10,000

(Generously sponsored by Lisburn Bowl). 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, five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing About 2 miles 190 yards. r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 12st 1lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under National Hunt Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 26th October) may also ride in this race. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

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

TRIFECTA RACE No Horse

1 BALLYFERRIS (220)

B g So You Think (NZ) - Tchouina (FR) Owner: R P Behan Trainer: J J Lambe Breeder: Amanda Lindsell

Age

2 (170)

(lbs)

2 (170)

1 (169)

Liam McKenna (7) Colours: RED, black seams, diabolo on sleeves, black diamond on cap Form: 0

Well beaten at 50-1 on his sole start and he appears to have plenty on his plate

Ballyferris 50/1 Mr S. Connor 11.9 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Ballybough Native 12.2 TIPP 24 MAR Bumper 2m 2f Sft

2 FOR THE CAUSE (136)

B g Shantou (USA) - Quintara Mr J Dunne (7) Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star Trainer: Thomas Gibney on cap Breeder: Ronan & James Griﬃn Form: ﬀ/-7f Failed to justify favouritism on hurdling bow and he’ll need to take a step forward

For The Cause 11/4Fav J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 fell in race won by Sight Nor Seen 11.7 NAV 16 JUN 18rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd 9/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.13 24L 7th of 11 to Classic Getaway 12.2 TIPP 25 MAY Bumper 2m 4f Hvy (PtoP) 8/1 B W Harvey fell in race won by Railway Hurricane LISRONAGH 09-NOV-19 12r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

3 AMERICAN MIKE (203)

B g Mahler (GB) - American Jennie Owner: Bective Stud Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Louis Murray & Colm Moran

Mr J J Codd Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Form: 1

An emphatic winner of a point-to-point and he rates the one to beat on stable debut

American Mike (PtoP) J L Scallan won 20L 3L from High Class Hero (GB) and Card Dealer CORK 10-APR-21 10r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

4 CHAMP DE GANE (FR) (180)

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - La Champmesle (FR) Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: Mme Genevieve Mosnier Thoumas & Mme Anne-Marie Bouysse

1 (169)

Mr B G Crawford (7) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Form: 2

Gave a good account on his sole start in May and he holds every chance today

Champ De Gane (FR) 6/1 Mr B.G. Crawford 11.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Ballycoose 11.6 here 3 MAY 13rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

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5 PASS NO REMARKS (-)

Br g Fame And Glory (GB) - La Reine Chic (FR) Owner: Mrs K Conaty Trainer: R K Watson Breeder: Mr Kevin Conaty

Mr H C Swan (7) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star, white stars on sleeves, white cap, emerald green star Form:

A half-brother to a bumper winner over 2m2f and he warrants respect on debut

6 ROYAL ROMEO (-)

B g Mamool - Mariah Mooney Owner: Maria Laverty Trainer: Noel Meade Breeder: Clongiﬀen Stud

1 (169)

Mr Pat Taaﬀe (7) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHECK, halved sleeves, yellow cap Form:

He’s related to plenty of bumper winners and merits respect on racecourse bow

7 USE YOUR ILLUSION (-) B g Elzaam (AUS) - High Destiny Owner: Nigel Carolan Trainer: Nigel Carolan (R) Breeder: Drumbaragh Stud

1 (169)

P J O’Hanlon (7) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange chevron, striped sleeves & cap Form:

Dam was a lightly-raced maiden and this appears a stern task on his ﬁrst outing

8 COCOPLUM (25)

B f Nathaniel - Plum Sugar Owner: Mrs Orla Cleary-O’Kane Trainer: C A McBratney Breeder: Grangecon Holdings Ltd

8 (162)

Mr N McParlan Colours: YELLOW, white sleeves, red cap Form: 2

Hit the line with plenty of conviction on debut and she has a solid each-way chance

Cocoplum 16/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Smooth Player 11.9 GAL 5 OCT 7rn Bumper 2m 160yds Sft

9 GLENVIEW (42)

8 (162)

B f Morpheus (GB) - Twenty Roses Mark McDonagh (7) Owner: Mrs Desmond McDonogh Colours: PINK, chocolate hooped slvs., pink cap. Trainer: Desmond McDonogh Form: 980 Breeder: Highpark Bloodstock Ltd She’s yet to hit the frame and faces a tough assignment yet again. Opposable

Glenview 150/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.0 29L 15th of 20 to One Last Tango 11.7 NAV 18 SEP Bumper 1m 7f 170yds Gd 200/1 Miss R. Dudﬁeld 10.13 41L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Carcaci Castle 11.9 BELW 25 AUG Bumper 2m 212yds Gd 50/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.11 23L 9th of 11 to Rotten Row 11.9 ROS 3 AUG Bumper 1m 7f 68yds Gd/Yld

Probable Starting Prices - 5/6 American Mike, 4/1 Cocoplum, 9/2 Champ De Gane (FR), 13/2 Royal Romeo, 10/1 For The Cause, 33/1 Ballyferris, Pass No Remarks, 66/1 Use Your Illusion, 100/1 Glenview 2020 - 1st Sir Gerhard 2nd The Banger Doyle 3rd Vintage Prosseco (4 min. 18.2 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: AMERICAN MIKE

Next Best: Cocoplum

AMERICAN MIKE ran out an emphatic winner on his sole point-to-point start, brushing aside his rivals with consummate ease, and the 195,000-pound purchase can continue his ascendancy under Rules. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding gets the nod to hit the ground running, while Champ De Gane demands the utmost respect after giving a good account to finish second on racecourse debut in May. Cocoplum has fitness on her side after finishing second at Galway earlier this month and the daughter of Nathaniel completes the shortlist.

Race 7

Next Meeting Sunday 26th December Boxing Day First Race: 12.10pm Approx.

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