Down Royal Racecard - Friday 17th March

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FRIDAY 17th MARCH 2023

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Welcome.

Friday 17th March 2023

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT27 5RW T:0044(0)2892621256 E:info@downroyal.com

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES DOWN ROYAL PARK RACECOURSE LTD

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSES RACEMEETING OVER THE MAZE RACECOURSE OFFICIALS:

Receiver of Entries Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare

Stakeholder Horse Racing Ireland

Hon. Medical Officers Dr. Victoria McCandless, Dr. Rachel Ross, Dr. Owen Rainey

Veterinary Surgeons

David Turley M.V.B, M.R.C.V.S

Christopher Akkari B.V.MedSci (Hons), B.V.M B.V.S (Hons), M.R.C.V.S

Quirine Tettelaar M.Vet.Med, M.R.C.V.S.

Mr H. Suffern M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Manager Ms. Emma Meehan

Acting Stewards

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman)

Mr. Finbar Cahill

Mr. F. G. Fitzsimmons

Mr. P. Deegan

Clerk of the Course

Clerk of the Scales

Ms. T. O’Meara

Mr. D. Maher

Starter Mr. J.R. Banahan

Judge Mr. A.L. McKeever

Handicapper

Mr. S. Quinn

Stewards Secretaries Ms. P. Hassett & Mr. A. Ring

Medical Officer

Dr. V. McCandless

Veterinary Officer Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B, M.R.C.V.S

Veterinary Assistants Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy

Security Officer

Mr. K. O’Connor

GOVERNORS STAND

Racecourse Information

ABANDONMENT REFUND

Admission Tickets will not be 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 made. Refunds cannot be made on race day. To obtain a refund, tickets should be sent to Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, Co. Down, BT27 5RW. All refunds must be claimed within 28 days of the race meeting.

ATM

ATM Cash Machine is located adjacent to the racecourse office.

CURRENCY

We accept sterling in all bars and catering outlets. Some bookmakers accept euro.

DRONES

In accordance with public safety and animal welfare, no drones may be flown over any part of Down Royal Racecourse or any adjacent areas.

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

In the event of an emergency situation at the racecourse, all racegoers will be notified via the PA System. Please follow the safety messages and instructions from racecourse staff who will assist you at all times. In the event of an evacuation, please remain calm and leave your area in a safe and orderly manner. If you feel you require extra assistance, please notify the nearest member of racecourse staff. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

The racecourse including all hospitality areas are fully disabled accessible. A viewing platform for guests in wheelchairs is situated at the front of the Main Grandstand. Disabled access toilets are located in the Hospitality Pavilion, Grandstand Bar and Racecourse Office Foyer.

GLASSES, BOTTLES & CANS

Please decant all drinks into plastic glassware if leaving the bar area in order to avoid causing any accidents. Your co-operation would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality is available at all race meetings with packages to suit all budgets. Packages are available to purchase via www.downroyal.com. For any bespoke bookings please contact the office on 02892621256 or email susan@ downroyal.com

MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

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. Down Royal Racecourse does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons property.

MEDIA COVERAGE

All attendees are reminded that race meetings are given coverage on television, radio, online and in print, as well as by the racecourse in its own marketing material. By entering the racecourse attendees are accepting that they may appear in such coverage and shall have no right to object to their inclusion in any material. Each attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not permitted at the Parade Ring, Winner’s Enclosure or anywhere in the vicinity of horses.

PHOTO ID

Please note that Photo ID is required at the Entrance to concession rate entry. To book please call the office on 02892621256.

WELFARE POINT

Welfare point is located at the Racecourse Office.

minimum of look after attendance at the follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary the horses’ injuries and racegoers should not assume around an injured horse.

The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to for further treatment if necessary. A second veterinary 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)

CONTACTS

Website: www.downroyal.com

Email: info@downroyal.com

Tel: 028 92 621256

How to Read the Racecard.

B

Owner: Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: John Quane

Colours: MAROON, white star, maroon cap, white star

Form: 606702- (Blinkers)

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 7l by Lord Lariat when second of 10 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 7f (heavy) in December last year.

Guide to Racing

Horse Racing lingo can be confusing for novice racegoers, use this handy jargon buster to keep up to speed on course:

ALLOWANCE

The deduction in the weight a horse must carry. This can be a result of the age or gender of the horse or the jockey’s inexperience.

ANTE-POST

A bet placed in advance of the final declarations. Bookmakers usually offer better odds, but no refunds are given in the event of a non-runner.

APPRENTICE

A trainee flat jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD

Young horse which needs time to mature.

BANKER

The horse expected to win – usually a shortpriced favourite.

BLINKERS

A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, designed to make horses concentrate.

BUMPER

A flat race run under jump rules, used to educate young prospective jumps horses. Officially called National Hunt Flat race.

CHEEKPIECES

A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle, plays a similar role to blinkers as in they are designed to make horses concentrate.

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Official in charge of running the racing programme, at Down Royal it is Tracey O’Meara.

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Official responsible for checking the horses in each race carry the correct weights.

COLOURS

The racing silks worn by jockeys.

COLT

Male ungelded horse, up to four-years-old.

CONDITIONAL JOCKEY

A jump jockey, under 26 years old, who receives a weight allowance for inexperience until he has ridden a certain number of winners.

DAM Mother of a horse.

DISTANCE

Length of a race.

FILLY

Female horse, up to four-years-old.

FLAT

Racing on the level, without fences or hurdles.

FORM

A horses’ race record which is denoted by figures and letters next to its name in the race card.

FURLONG

220 yards or one eighth of a mile.

GELDING

Castrated horse.

GOING

The underfoot conditions of the racing surface. Ranges from Heavy to Firm.

HANDICAP

A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on the overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.

HANDICAPPER

An official who assesses how horses should be rated, based on their previous performances.

HURDLES

The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and sometimes referred to as flights.

JUDGE

Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.

MAIDEN

A horse who has yet to win a race.

MARE

Female horse, aged 5 or older.

NATIONAL HUNT

Racing over fences and hurdles; otherwise known as Jumps Racing.

PENALTY

Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

PHOTO FINISH

In a close race, where the placings cannot be determined easily, the result is determined by the judge by examination of a photograph taken by a camera on the finishing line.

SIRE Father of a horse.

STALLS

The starting boxes from which horses begin a flat race.

STEWARDS ENQUIRY

A hearing held by stewarding officials into a race to determine if the rules of racing have been broken.

TONGUE TIE

A strap of material used to tie down a horses tongue to prevent getting over the bit and obstructing its airways.

UNDER STARTERS ORDERS

The moment a race is about to begin.

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN

Weighing the jockey before and after a race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

WINNER ALRIGHT

Official confirmation that the Stewards are happy the winner has broken no rules.

BLUEGRASS RACE HORSE CUBES

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• Yeast cultures to support gut health

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FIRST RACE: 1.50P.M. THE BLUEGRASSHORSEFEED.COM MAIDEN HURDLE OF w10,000

Race 1

Winner will receive r6,000 (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 190 yards. r90 to enter, r10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs, 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowance -Horses that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing allowed 8lb Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200 No

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

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

B fFootstepsinthesand (GB) -Hasanza (USA)

Owner: Poetry In Motion Syndicate

Trainer: Gavin Cromwell

Breeder: John O’Dwyer

Conor Maxwell

Colours: BLACK, emerald green diabolo on sleeves, black cap Form: 12-7230 (Hood)

A creditable performer on the Flat but could struggle based on her hurdling bow Je

2 ANY LUCK COLM (26)

6 11 4 (158)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) -Theatre Sunset Shane O’Callaghan (7)

Owner: Templeburn Racing Syndicate

Trainer: CA McBratney

Breeder: PJO’Connor

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HOOPS, yellow sleeves & cap Form: 459p-00 (CPiece)

Yet to place in three Rules starts and he faces another tough assignment in this Any

3 BELLANEY LORD (18)

7 11 4 (158)

Br g Kalanisi -Bellaney Lady J J Slevin

Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: J W Rosbotham

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Form: 2-03-u8 (TStrap)

Could improve dropping in trip from his latest run and should not be discounted.

Bellaney Lord

4 CANAL END (47)

5 11 4 (158)

B g Walk In The Park -Aladiyna Jody McGarvey

Owner: John P McManus

Trainer: Peter Fahey

Breeder: Mr and Mrs L & A Gleeson

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Form: 6-6

Remains unexposed and he would be dangerous to dismiss given his connections

5 CATCH THE BEAST (48)

5 11 4 (158)

B g Walk In The Park -Catchmenow Phillip Enright

Owner: Edward Cawley

Trainer: Edward Cawley

Breeder: Edward Cawley

Colours: YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap Form: 0

Has plenty to find on form following a disappointing debut and will need to improve

6 DJAMESON (-)

6 11 4 (158)

B g Kalanisi -Regal Spirit Ben Kennedy (7)

Owner: Shane Crawley

Trainer: Shane Crawley

Breeder: Mr J Crawley

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap Form:

He is related to National Hunt winners and could surprise a few on his racing bow

7 FREE PARKING (48)

6 11 4 (158)

B g Walk In The Park -Liberty Counsel Michael Molloy (7)

Owner: Eithne McMorrow

Trainer: John C McConnell

Breeder: Neale/Murtagh Partnership

Colours: RED, yellow diamond, red & orange hooped sleeves, red cap, yellow star

Form: p29-0 (TStrap)

This gelding appears to face a tough assignment based on what he has shown of late Free

8 JIMMY MCGILL (179)

5 11 4 (158)

B g Ivawood -Nolara Carl Millar (7)

Owner: Ms M McKenna

Trainer: John Joseph Winston Breeder: Ms M McKenna

Others arrive with stronger credentials here and he is probably best watched

9

B

Owner: Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: W PMullins

Breeder: Pierre Julienne

Colours: PINK, royal blue stars, royal blue star on cap

Form: 070980-

(7)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, white armlet, orange cap Form: 3

By no means disgraced on his racecourse bow and there should be more in his locker

10 MARRONSTOWN (23)

6 11 4 (158)

B g Frozen Fire (GER) -Topanga Bay Ricky Doyle

Owner: Castlehume Syndicate

Trainer: D M Christie

Breeder: Mr D Kiely

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white spots, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, yellow cap Form: 11p-3u

His penultimate run offers encouragement and he warrants a market check in this

11 NOW GO SOLDIER GO (20)

Ch g Soldier of Fortune -Now Its My Turn

Owner: Mrs M McCrudden

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: Mrs Margaret McCrudden

5 11 4 (158)

Peter Carberry

Colours: PINK & BLACK HOOPS, pink sleeves, hooped cap Form: 6-2

His recent point-to-point form must make him of some interest on his Rules debut

Br g Califet (FR) -Lady Bishop Hugh Morgan (3)

Owner: Michael J Lynch

Trainer: Noel C Kelly

Breeder: Berry Farms

Colours: RED & BLACK QUARTERED, striped sleeves, quartered cap Form: p4-6p

Showed little in all four point-to-point starts and faces another tough assignment

Our

13

5 11 4 (158)

B g Champs Elysees (GB) -Cordially (AUS) Denis O’Regan

Owner: VCS Versatile Coating Specialist Ltd & Francis Foran

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Breeder: Dermot Kelly

Colours: DARK BLUE, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap Form: 700-22

Sets a good standard despite finishing a distant second last month. A key player Stuzzikini

14

6 11 4 (158)

B g Ocovango (GB) -Maria’s Opera Conor Orr

Owner: Vango Syndicate

Trainer: Noel C Kelly

Breeder: Vincent Mulhern

Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, pink cap

Form: 000- (TStrap)

Well beaten at Ayr in December and he is difficult to recommend now tongue-tied

Vango Opera

Mr

15 WESTERN COMANDOR (131)

5 11 4 (158)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) -Western Rose Liam Quinlan (5)

Owner: Chasers & Pints Syndicate

Trainer: John Patrick Ryan

Breeder: Tom Nestor

Colours: MAROON, large white spots, white spots on sleeves, maroon cap

Form: 242435-

Struggled in Listed territory back in November but looks a player dropping in grade

16 BALTIC BIRD (GB) (161)

4 11 2 (156)

B g Frankel (GB) -Baltic Baroness (GER) Mr J C Barry (3)

Owner: William Durkan

Trainer: William Durkan

Breeder: Ammerland Verwaltung Gmbh & Co Kg

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots

Form: 321000- (Hood)

Disappointed on the Flat on his last three starts but he is interesting over timber

17 FLAMBOROUGH (GB) (153)

Ch g Farhh (GB) -Strictly Lambada (GB)

Owner: Seamus Kiernan

Trainer: Thomas Gibney

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

4 11 2 (156)

Darragh O’Keeffe

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue stars

Form: 5-72551-

Switches to hurdling following a game win on the Flat and warrants a market check

Flamborough (GB) 1flat win r6,685.70

Ryan Sexton 9.6 (CP) won ns hd from

18 HE PICKED US (GB) (13) 4 10 8 (148)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) -Spangle Island (GB)

Owner: TJ&TP Syndicate

Trainer: Gavin Cromwell

Breeder: Richard & Candy Mathias

Conor McNamara

Colours: WHITE, dark green star, yellow sleeves, dark blue stars, dark green cap, white star

Form: 50

This looks a tough assignment based on what he has shown on both career starts He

Us (GB)

19

B g Zoffany -Leniency

Owner: W W Dennison

Trainer: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

Breeder: Miss A Lindsell

4 10 8 (148)

Colours: BLACK & WHITE QUARTERED, white cap. Form: 844746-

Hard to make a case for him back off a break on his hurdling debut One to watch

20

B

Owner: Tanvally Racing Club

Trainer: Sarah Dawson Breeder: Ms Patricia Walsh

Colours: YELLOW, black panel, red sleeves, yellow & black quartered cap

Form: 00-9060-

Well beaten in a good race here on her latest hurdling run and has plenty to prove

RESERVES

21 FIND A FORTUNE (124)

Ch g Soldier of Fortune -Damefirth

Owner: Aidan J Ryan

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Breeder: Michael & Bid C Lenihan

Ran nicely for third between the flags and interesting if getting a run. Reserve

22 TOMANNIE (33)

B Br g Conduit -Isabellareine (GER)

Owner: Neil Gault

Trainer: SMichael Millar

Breeder: DAdams

6 11 4 (158)

Colours: BLACK & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, black armlet, black & yellow striped cap

Form: 3-

5 11 4 (158)

Colours: WHITE, black sash, yellow cap, black star

Form: 0

Well beaten in a bumper on debut and others are preferred if he lines up. Reserve Tomannie 200/1 Mr N. Gault 11.7 10th of 13 to Firefox 12.0 NAV 12 FEB Bumper 2m Gd/Yld

23 O’HALLORANS CASTLE (20)

Ch g Libertarian (GB) -Fashion’s Worth

Owner: Ben George Crawford

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: Mr S Wafer

5 11 4 (158)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, black star, black stars on sleeves, black star on cap

Form: 0-6 (TStrap)

Not the most obvious on paper and cannot be certain to get a run here. Reserve O’Hallorans Castle

40/1 J.J. Slevin 11.10 (TS) 13L 6th of 14 to Volantis 11.8 FAIR 25 FEB mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld 15/2 Mr B.G. Crawford 10.9 (TS) 14L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Irish Envoy 10.13 NAAS 31 MAR 22 Bumper 2m 52yds Gd/Yld

CPiece worn by No 2. Hood worn by No 1, No 16 TStrap worn by No 3, No 7, No 14, No 23

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Stuzzikini, 5/2 MacDermott (FR), 6/1 Western Comandor, 7/1 Canal End, 8/1 Marronstown, 10/1 Bellaney Lord, Baltic Bird (GB), 20/1 Now Go Soldier Go, Flamborough (GB), 25/1 He Picked Us (GB), Thunderhill, 33/1 Je T’ai Porte, Djameson, Our Jervis, 66/1 Jimmy McGill, Mornington Bay, 100/1 Any Luck Colm, Catch The Beast, Free Parking, Vango Opera 2022 -1st Billable Grant 2nd Imperial Ruler 3rd Breagagh (4 min. 25.8 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE Win: STUZZIKINI Next Best: Macdermott

A fairly open contest in which marginal preference is for the Gordon Elliott-trained STUZZIKINI. Runner-up on his last two starts, he is expected to improve after getting closest to a smart prospect of Willie Mullins’ at Fairyhouse on his latest outing. The Mullins-trained Macdermott showed some promise with his third in a bumper here on his racecourse bow in January and is feared most, while Marronstown completes the shortlist.

BEST TURNED OUT Bluegrass Horse Feed and Mr J. P. McManus are very kindly sponsoring the Best Turned Out prize for today’s races.

SECOND RACE: 2.30P.M.

THE ADARE MANOR

OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP

HURDLE OF w11,000 (80-95)

Race 2

(Generously sponsored by Mr J.P. McManus) 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. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95 About 2 miles 4 furlongs. r99 to enter, r11 extra if declared to run. Penalties -Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances -(which are not cumulative, up to and including 13th March) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 13th March. Value to winner: r6490; Second: r2200; Third: r1100; Fourth: r550; Fifth: r330; Sixth: r220.

TRIFECTA RACE

No Horse Age st lb (lbs)

1 GAMIGIN (112)

5 12 0 (168)

B g Dark Angel -Anticipation (FR) Derek McGrath (2)

Owner: Mrs Shauna Kelly

Trainer: Noel C Kelly

Breeder: Mabaki Investments

Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, purple cap, yellow star

Form: 705070-

Yet to make the frame over timber and unlikely to put that right this afternoon

Gamigin 2 flat wins r12,095.00 Handicap Rating 95

7/2

2 THECORNERHOUSE

6 11 10 (164)

Ch fShirocco (GER) -Vic Chic Evan Dwan

Owner: John M Whelan

Trainer: Mrs Julie Cashin (R)

JR Weston

Colours: WHITE, red panel, striped cap

00903-1

The penny has suddenly dropped and every chance of supplementing Thurles success

win r5,900.00 Handicap Rating 91

3 BELLA UNION (20) 7

B g Mahler (GB) -Missusan Ben Kennedy (2)

Owner: Derek Kierans Trainer: John C McConnell

Railside Farm

Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars Form: 0090-80

Fancied to perform better than he did at Fairyhouse and he is best watched for now

Rating 89

4 MRS PAISLEY (33) 5 11 8 (162)

B Br fSoldier of Fortune -Presenting Shares James Robottom (4)

Owner: M Conaghan

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

MConaghan

Hasn’t exactly fired since joining Gordon Elliott but she will do before too long

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark blue sash, dark blue sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap, dark blue stars

Form: 460p-90

5 AN DROICHEAD EILE (26)

9 11 7

(161)

B g Robin des Pres (FR) -Lovestone Lass Diarmuid Moloney (2)

Owner: J Stafford & Roisin Drury

Trainer: Peter Maher

Breeder: Alan Stafford

Colours: YELLOW, black spots, yellow cap, white star Form: 8-7636-p

Reverts to timber after pulling up over the Punchestown banks course. Each-way

win r

D Handicap Rating 88

6 AWAYFORTHEDAY

9 11

6 (160)

B g Stowaway (GB) -Ms Kiltiernan (GB) Cian Cullinan (2)

Owner: JDevlin

Trainer: M GQuinn (R)

Breeder: Martin Cullinane

Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW DIABOLO, yellow cap Form: 8-05770/-

Starts off for a new stable on the back of a lengthy absence so watch the betting Awayfortheday Handicap Rating 87

7 DROP THE HARROW

7 11 5 (159)

B g Califet (FR) -Checkherout Shane Mulcahy

Owner: Hasson Syndicate

Trainer: Anthony McCann

Breeder: Patrick Murphy

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, grey stars, grey sleeves, light green stars, light green cap, grey stars Form: 7f0-p- (CPiece)

Hasn’t shown a great deal but it may be a different story now he goes handicapping Drop The Harrow Handicap Rating 86

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8 BUGSCUFFLE (12)

8 11 4 (158) Br g September Storm (GER) -According To Mo Dillon Maxwell

Owner: Denis O’Mahony & Daibheid McHugh & Desmond J Kelly

Trainer: Andrew McNamara Breeder: John Neilan

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow hoop, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green star Form: 50p30-7

Stable debut over fences at Wexford wasn’t bad and he could step forward from it

Handicap Rating 85

9 LYLA GARRITY (141)

7 11 4 (158)

B fShantou (USA) -Captain Carol Peter Smithers (2)

Owner: Michael Mahon

Trainer: Mark Fahey

Breeder: Mr M Mulvaney

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow spots, halved sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue diamond

Failed to beat a rival home at Clonmel on her return from an absence. Can do better

10 TWO FOR THE ROAD (46)

604uf-0- (CPiece)

9 11 4 (158)

Br g Masterofthehorse -Accountancy Native Michael Molloy (2)

Owner: Edward Cawley

Trainer: Edward Cawley

Breeder: ECawley

Colours: YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap Form: 6p-054-6

Acquitted himself quite well in two runs this campaign so he is worth some thought Two

B g Getaway (GER) -Duffys Hall

Owner: John P McManus

Trainer: PJ Rothwell

Breeder: Mrs Kathleen Duff

Conor Owens (4)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Form: 09-000-4

Took a step forward at Fairyhouse on New Year’s Day and he warrants consideration

Getaway Handicap Rating 84

RANGER BILLY (23)

B g Westerner (GB) -Lady Nelson

Owner: Mrs Christina Hughes

Trainer: Eoin Doyle

Breeder: Daniel O’Mahony

7 11 3 (157)

Niall Moore

Colours: WHITE & MAROON DIAMONDS, maroon sleeves, maroon diamond on cap Form: 848-007 (C,T)

Continues to slip down the handicap but he is hard to fancy on most recent evidence

13 LOCKDOWN DAISY (52)

6 11 2

(156)

B fShirocco (GER) -Strike Three James Duggan (4)

Owner: Martin John Kavanagh

Trainer: JJ Lambe

Breeder: John F Ryan

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow chevron, yellow cap

Form: s0p09-0 (CPiece)

Three-figure odds for all her starts and has run accordingly. Tries a handicap now Lockdown Daisy Handicap Rating 83

Miss A. McGuinness 10.4 9th of 10fn, 16rn to Eye Van 10.11 here 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft

150/1 L.A. McKenna 10.12 14th of 16fn, 17rn to Kalanisi Star (GB) 11.12 GOW 26 NOV 22 mdn

14 MIDNIGHT FORTUNE (169)

5 11 2 (156)

Ch fSoldier of Fortune -Midnight Macarena (GB) Eamonn Fitzgerald (4)

Owner: Kenneth McGrath

Trainer: Noel C Kelly

Breeder: Thomas Mulhern

Colours: WHITE, red spots, yellow cap

Form: 0070-

Stone last on each of her last two appearances and it is best to look elsewhere Midnight Fortune Handicap Rating 83

66/1 HR86 Sam Ewing 11.3 79L last of 12 to Appian Way (FR) 10.13 CLON 29 SEP 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 198yds Gd/Yld

150/1 C.P. McNamara 10.4 27L last of 7 to Shesadream 10.13

Owner: Linda Wilson

Trainer: SWilson (R)

Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, white cap

Form: 99p-60-0

Quite some time since he showed any worthwhile form and others make more appeal Crecerelle

B g Milan (GB) -Beech Lodge

Owner: C J Cronin

Trainer: Francis J Flood

Breeder: James Neville

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, white sleeves, royal blue & yellow striped cap

Form: 0-090-0

Moderate maiden form has continued since entering handicap ranks. Look elsewhere He

9 11 1 (155)

B fYeats -Glenair Dante Shane O’Callaghan

Owner: James Murdoch

Trainer: CA McBratney

Breeder: Con Smyth

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, royal blue diamond

Form: 8p-7782 (C,T)

Almost sprung a 50/1 surprise over fences at Wexford, but 8lb higher over hurdles

18 PERFECT ARCH (23)

B g Dawn Approach -Willow Beck (GB)

Owner: R P Behan

Trainer: JJ Lambe

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud

6 10 13

(153)

Shane Fenelon

Colours: RED, black seams, diabolo on sleeves, black diamond on cap

Form: 76305-8 (CPiece)

Nicely treated compared to Flat mark but he hasn’t really looked like capitalising

19

B fStowaway (GB) -Millieann

Owner: Ringhill Syndicate

Trainer: JJ Lambe

Breeder: Olive Troy

8 10 13 (153)

Tom Kelly

Colours: YELLOW & BLACK DIAMONDS, black stars on sleeves, yellow cap, black stars

Form: 0-p900-p (B,T)

Tends to go off at long odds and that is likely to be the case again. One to avoid Ringhill Lady 1N.H. win r7,080.00 Handicap Rating 80 80/1

10.13 57L 17th of 21fn, 22rn to Little Mixup

20 ZAGNZIG (81)

12 10 13 (153)

B g Zagreb (USA) -Regal Pursuit John Shinnick

Owner: HSmyth

Trainer: HSmyth

Breeder: William Brennan

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHECK, yellow sleeves, check cap

Form: 0892up-

Pulled up over the larger obstacles here over Christmas and he makes limited appeal

Zagnzig 1N.H. win r6,160.00 C Handicap Rating 80

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21 ROBINDEVIDASTAR (51)

B Br g Robin des Champs (FR) -Avida Star

Owner: Mrs Philomena Shanahan

Trainer: PJ Rothwell

Breeder: Gt Bloodstock

8 11 4 (158)

Colours: WHITE, maroon sash, maroon stars on sleeves, maroon cap Form: 76620-0

Struggled since a Fairyhouse second in November and he is first reserve today

Robindevidastar 1N.H. win r5,900.00 Handicap Rating 85

7/1 HR86 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.0

22 COOL CROI (48)

B fWalk In The Park -Line Mexia (FR)

Owner: Little Emperor Syndicate

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Kieran Mariga

6 11 12 (166)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow & white striped cap

Form: 95-p6-09

Fancied to do a lot better now she goes handicapping. Only second reserve, though Cool Croi Handicap Rating 93

B g Court Cave -Baracka Box Eoin G Kelly (2)

Owner: John Bryson

Trainer: W JBryson

Breeder: Mr J Madden

Colours: WHITE & BLACK HOOPS, pink cap

Form: 8/-0-50

Another who tries handicapping for the first time if getting off the reserve bench Cross Court Handicap Rating 87

B,T worn by No. 19. C,T worn by No. 12, No. 17. CPiece worn by No. 7, No. 9, No. 13, No. 18.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Thecornerhouse, 5/1 So Ladylike, 7/1 Mrs Paisley, 8/1 Two For The Road, 12/1 Bella Union, An Droichead Eile, 14/1 Bugscuffle, Duffys Getaway, Ranger Billy, Perfect Arch, 16/1 Gamigin, Lyla Garrity, 20/1 Awayfortheday, Drop The Harrow, 25/1 Lockdown Daisy, Crecerelle, 33/1 He Ain’t Heavy, Zagnzig, 50/1 Midnight Fortune, Ringhill Lady 2022 -1st Glenabo Bridge 2nd Costalita 3rd Finnians Row (5 min. 19.2 sec.) 1 ..........................................2..........................................3..........................................4..................................... Distances

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: THECORNERHOUSE Next Best: Duffys Getaway

Favourite-backers were made to sweat when THECORNERHOUSE met trouble at Thurles, but Evan Dwan kept his cool and they got up close home. Julie Cashin’s mare has been bumped up 7lb but she is clearly going the right way, and the drop from 2m7f shouldn’t bother her. Duffys Getaway built on his ordinary comeback when making the frame at Fairyhouse, while So Ladylike took a big step forward over fences at Wexford but isn’t as well treated here.a.

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THIRD RACE: 3.10P.M.

THE POWERED BY BLUEGRASS NOVICE HANDICAP HURDLE OF w14,500

Race 3

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 hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 1st May 2022 (123 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 4 furlongs. r130.50 to enter, r14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties -Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run Handicaps calculated 13th March. Value to winner: r8555;

Second: r2900; Third: r1450; Fourth: r725; Fifth: r435; Sixth: r290

TRIFECTA

1 MONBEG PARK (68)

6 12 5 (173)

B g Walk In The Park -Cyclone’s Sister Mr B Lawless (7)

Owner: Donnchadh Doyle

Trainer: Sean Thomas Doyle (R)

Breeder: Grange Stud

Colours: WHITE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap

Form: 13213-p

Looks to hold strong claims stepping out of Graded company on his handicap debut

Park 2 N.H. wins r14,750.00 Handicap Rating 130

2

6 11 12 (166)

Gr g Carlotamix (FR) -Saoirse’s Sister Peter Smithers (7)

Owner: Philip O’Connor & John F Hallahan

Trainer: James Andrew Fahey

Breeder: Mr Philip O’Connor

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black diamond, black armlet, red cap, black diamond

Form: 27-1 (Hood)

Interesting contender on the back of a comfortable debut win over hurdles. Player

3 DARTAN (GB) (318)

6 11 12 (166)

Gr g Reliable Man (GB) -Desabina (GER) Peter Carberry

Owner: Killian McDonnell

Trainer: Matthew J Smith

Breeder: Gestut Rottgen

Colours: YELLOW, red cross sashes, hooped sleeves & cap

Form: 27-7111- (TStrap)

Returns from a break after winning a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last May. Noted

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4 OTTOMAN STYLE (GB) (27) 7 11 10 (164)

B g Kayf Tara (GB) -Oligarch Society

Owner: Moyo’s Boyos Syndicate

Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin

Breeder: Mr J L Lightfoot

Colours: BLACK & RED CHEVRONS, hooped cap

Form: 41393-1 (TStrap)

Runs off a 6lb higher mark for beating two subsequent winners at Gowran Park

5 THE GRADUAL SLOPE (5)

Gr g Shantou (USA) -Caltras Theatre

Owner: Mark McDonagh

Trainer: Sean O O’Brien

Breeder: Ms M Kavanagh

Respected off the back of a solid effort in a slightly tougher contest last time The

Slope 2 N.H. wins r15,635.00 C Handicap Rating 121

6 MR SAXOBEAT (20)

Ch g Ask (GB) -Prettyscent

Owner: Roberto Syndicate

Trainer: Thomas Gibney

Breeder: JO’Keeffe

Produced a good effort back from a break last time and is not ruled out today

Mr Saxobeat 1N.H. win r5,900.00 Handicap Rating 117

6 11 10 (164)

Mark McDonagh (5)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star Form: 416-146

7

11 6 (160)

Darragh O’Keeffe

Colours: BLACK, large red spots, dark blue sleeves & cap

Form: 28u27-3

7 BELLA BLISS (182) 6 11 5 (159)

B fGetaway (GER) -Izabelle Amie Mr A Harvey (7)

Owner: Claire Wylie & Mark Devlin

Trainer: John C McConnell

Breeder: William Mangan

Colours: RED, light blue star, light blue sleeves, red stars, red cap, light blue star

Could put her latest mishap well behind her and have a say in proceedings now fresh Bella

2

wins r10,438.30 Handicap Rating 116 3/1Fav

Neill McCluskey

Tommy James

Will need to show more on the back of recent efforts in point-to-point contests

r

CD Handicap Rating 112

6p-55p5

O’Regan Owner: Denis Gallagher Racing Trainer: Gordon Elliott

g Presenting (GB) -Through The Lens

Brucetown Farms Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, white stars, striped sleeves, white star on cap

Could threaten the principals if running to the form of his penultimate Tramore win

Handicap Rating 112

10 L

2322-14

(FR) (18) 5 11 0 (154)

Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: Dr V Roger-Yves Simon & M Nicolas Simon

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Form: p4-14

Steps up to 2m 4f which could prove to be a very positive move off his opening mark

Handicap Rating 111

B g Fame And Glory (GB) -Barreenagh Beag

Owner: John P McManus

Trainer: Desmond McDonogh

Breeder: Carmel O’Keeffe Power

Jody McGarvey

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Form: 05617-1

Has won two of his last three and would be dangerous to dismiss up another 9lb

2 N.H. wins r12,980.00 Handicap Rating 110

12 PETIT KING (FR) (47)

7 10 9 (149)

B g Creachadoir -Petite Speciale (USA) Phillip Enright

Owner: Edward Cawley

Trainer: Edward Cawley Breeder: Jean-Pierre Leseigneur

Dropped 2lb for his latest defeat at Naas and has it all to do in this company

13

EARLY ARRIVAL (6)

Colours: YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap Form: 5-4f96-0

8 10 0 (140)

B g Rule of Law (USA) -Early June Mr A P Ryan (7)

Owner: Ms Yvonne Hennessy

Trainer: James M Barcoe

Breeder: Liam Casey

Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap

Form: 340-842

Solid effort going down just a neck last time and is possibly worth another chance

Early Arrival Handicap Rating 91

20/1 HR88 J.J. Slevin 10.7 nk 2nd to Ardera Ru 11.3 GOW 11 MAR 20rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR87 K. Callaghan 10.7 s/hd 2 1/2L hd 4th to Happy Dreams (FR) 11.3 FAIR 25 FEB 25rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 23yds Yld 33/1 HR89 C.A. Landers 11.1 62L 8th of 10fn, 15rn to Rolly Bowley Boy 11.4 CLON 17 JAN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f 182yds Hvy

Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 4, No. 7.

Long Handicap -Early Arrival 9-8 (134)

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Luimneach, 11/2 Dartan (GB), 6/1 Monbeg Park, 13/2 Ottoman Style (GB), 7/1 Connors Cross, 8/1 Bella Bliss, Cardamon Hill, 10/1 Mr Saxobeat, L Anamour (FR), 12/1 The Gradual Slope, 16/1 Early Arrival, 33/1 Arahecan, Petit King (FR) 2022 -1st Wild Hunt (GB) 2nd Womalko (FR) 3rd O’Toole (5 min. 20 sec.)

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: OTTOMAN STYLE

Next Best: Luimneach

Luimneach has been raised 9lb for winning at Naas, and the six-year-old looks to be on the improve so should not be discounted. However, OTTOMAN STYLE won over this distance at Gowran Park in testing conditions last time and has been put up 6lb for that success. He kept on well to beat two subsequent winners and that form could prove to be the best on offer in this contest. Others to note are Dartan and Connors Cross, who both make their first start in handicap company.

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FOURTH RACE:

3.50P.M.

THE BLUEGRASS STAMM 30 STEEPLECHASE OF w15,500

Race 4

Winner will receive r9,300 (Penalty Value: r9,145), Second will receive r3,100, Third will receive r1,550, Fourth will receive r775, Fifth will receive r465, Sixth will receive r310. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles 2 furlongs 50 yards. r139.50 to enter, r15.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lbs

6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) -to count from 2nd May, 2021. Winner of a steeplechase value r15,000 -4lb extra, of a steeplechase value r20,000 -7lb extra and of a steeplechase value r25,000 -10lb extra. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

TRIFECTA RACE

About Three Miles and Two Furlongs 50 Yards (5,225 metres)

1 ROI MAGE (FR) (48) 11 11 10 (164)

B g Poliglote (GB) -Royale Majesty (FR) Mark McDonagh (5)

Owner: D G Pryde & D P Van Der Hoeven & Gerry McGladery & James Beaumont

Trainer: Patrick Griffin

Breeder: Mme Isabelle Garcon

Last year’s winner who ran well behind Minella Indo and Stattler at Tramore

Roi Mage (FR) 9 N.H. wins r363,085.00 CD Handicap Rating 149

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.3 (TS) fell in race won by Back On The Lash (GB) 10.5 CHELTENHAM 28

2 BURROWS SAINT (FR) (299)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow diamond, check sleeves, yellow diamond on cap

Form: 5173-3f

10 11 0 (154)

B g Saint Des Saints (FR) -La Bombonera (FR) Conor McNamara

Owner: Mrs S Ricci

Trainer: W PMullins

Breeder: MME Julie Morgan

Former Irish National winner who may have been found a suitable opportunity

Burrows Saint (FR) 5 N.H. wins r324,143.00 Handicap Rating 153

Rachael

3 FARCLAS (FR) (110)

Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

Form: 43-23u0-

9 11 0 (154)

Gr g Jukebox Jury -Floriana (GER) Mr H C Swan (5)

Owner: Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: MRemy Gier, M Hans-Ueli Fruh & M Edy Enz

Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Form: 25u2-up- (C,T)

A smart handicapper who needs to bounce back from being pulled up in the Troytown Farclas (FR) 1flat win r12,500.00 4

r109,846.90 C Handicap Rating 149

4 LONGHOUSE POET (20)

9 11 0 (154) B g

Owner: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

Trainer: Martin Brassil

Breeder: Mr J Duggan

Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

Form: 76p1-6u (TStrap)

A normally sound jumper who fluffed his lines in the Bobbyjo on his latest start Longhouse Poet 5

r91,853.50 Handicap Rating 154

5 NOW WHERE OR WHEN (20)

Ch g Where Or When -Now Its My Turn

Owner: Mrs M McCrudden

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: Mrs Margaret McCrudden

Produced a career best when third in the Bobbyjo last time and he isn’t

6 PENCILFULLOFLEAD (20)

8 11 0

(154)

Darragh O’Keeffe

Colours: PINK & BLACK HOOPS, pink sleeves, hooped cap Form: p321-63 (C,T)

9 11 0 (154)

B g Shantou (USA) -Quaspia (FR) Denis O’Regan

Owner: Robcour

152

Colours: PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black

(C,T)

8 11 0 (154)

B g Shirocco (GER) -Viva Victoria (GB) Shane O’Callaghan (7)

Owner: Ronald Lilley

Trainer: CA McBratney

Breeder: Miss S J Turner

HR116 S. O’Callaghan 9.7 (CP) (TS) 10L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED, green sleeves, striped cap

Form: 065-u66 (C,T)

Coko Beach (FR) 11.4 PUN 19 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade B 3m 4f 40yds Yld

NAV 12 FEB Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 9/1 HR116 S. O’Callaghan 11.0 (CP) (TS) u.r in race won by Angels Dawn

HR116 S. O’Callaghan 10.12

B g Millkom (GB) -Avro’s Air Dillon Maxwell (7)

Owner: M M Rice

Trainer: M M Rice (R)

Breeder: Mr Michael Rice

Colours: Red, white & yellow stripes, blue sleeves, yellow & red striped cap

Form: 6796-1u (TStrap)

Wee Small Hours 3 N.H.

wins r

Owner: Thomas F Meagher

Trainer: John Patrick Ryan

Breeder: Thomas Meagher

Form:

333-34-u

Fairyhill

N.H. wins

C,T

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE Win: LONGHOUSE POET Next Best: Pencilfulloflead

A competitive renewal with some potential clues towards both the major Nationals. LONGHOUSE POET’s initial preparation for heading back to Aintree saw him unseat at the first fence in the Bobbyjo, so connections opt to come here ahead of next month’s assignment. Usually a very sound jumper, the nine-year-old is capable of making amends on this occasion. Pencilfulloflead (fifth) wasn’t at his best in the aforementioned contest when behind Now Where Or When (third) and the pair both command respect, while last year’s winner Roi Mage isn’t discounted lightly.

FIFTH RACE:

4.30P.M.

THE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM @BLUEGRASSHORSEFEED RATED NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €14,500

Race 5

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. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 114 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 115-125) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 140 yards. r130.50 to enter, r14.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 3lbs. Penalties -Performances in steeplechases before 13th March -for every 1lb above the rating of 114, 1lb extra. On or after 13th March -for each steeplechase race won - 7lb extra. Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper, provided their steeplechase rating is 125 or less at time of entry. Value to winner: r8555; Second: r2900; Third: r1450; Fourth: r725; Fifth: r435.

TRIFECTA RACE

No Horse Age st lb (lbs)

1 CARRIG SAM (20) 7 11 12 (166)

Ch g Shantou (USA) -Carrig Millie Ricky Doyle

Owner: Over The Sticks Syndicate

Trainer: AL T Moore

Breeder: Maurice Sheehy

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap

Form: 168fp-f (CPiece)

First-time cheekpieces may sharpen him up. Chance with a clear round of jumping

2 THE GREEK (122)

7 11 11 (165)

Ch g Leading Light -Ballydunne Present Denis O’Regan

Owner: It Takes Allsorts Syndicate

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Gerard Murphy

Colours: YELLOW, black disc, black & white striped

& cap

Form: 2f612p- (B,T)

Freshened up since a moderate Fairyhouse display. Big player on previous form

3

Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: EARL Haras Du Taillis & Bernhard Wenger

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Form: puu0-93 (CPiece)

Put in a better round of jumping last time and open to further progress. Player

win r11,800.00

4

CHAMERON

(FR) (52)

10 11 4 (158)

B g Laveron (GB) -Chamanka (FR) Conor Maxwell

Owner: D G Pryde & D P Van Der Hoeven

Trainer: Patrick Griffin

Breeder: SC EA Haras Des Chataigniers

Colours: YELLOW, purple seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

Form: 5/-1p2-3-3 (C,T)

Didn’t jump that well last time, but cheekpieces now fitted and warrants respect

Chameron

wins r57,598.50 Handicap Rating 115

5 MONOXIDE (GB) (11)

8 11 3 (157)

B g Galileo -Breathe (FR) Shane Mulcahy (7)

Owner: Neill McCluskey

Trainer: Neill McCluskey

Breeder: Niarchos Family

Colours: BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap Form: p6-3060 (B,T)

Yet to win in 19 starts under NH rules and seemingly has it all to do in this event Monoxide (GB) 1flat win r6,285.20 Handicap Rating 78

40/1 HR80 G.P. Brouder 9.13 (BK) (TS) 37L last of 12fn, 15rn to Clever Currency 11.8 LEP 6 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd/Yld

250/1 HR78 G.P. Brouder 11.1 (TS) 47L last of 6 to Rebel Gold 11.1 NAAS 26 FEB chse Grade 3 2m Yld

12/1 HR80 G. Brouder 10.8 (BK) (TS) 39L 14th of 18fn, 22rn to American Money 11.9 PUN 30 JAN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 70yds Sft

B,T worn by No. 2, No. 5. C,T worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4

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DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE Win: THE GREEK Next Best: Chameron

Prior to pulling up at Fairyhouse in November, THE GREEK had impressed with win and placed efforts at Perth and over an extended 2m here. The form of that runner-up performance looks strong in the context of this race (winner since placed in Grade 3 company) and he could bounce back on his return from a break. Chameron, Carrig Sam and Peaceful Sunday all have jumping concerns but, equally, the trio are capable if putting it all together.

NEXT MEETING

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Monday 1st May 2023

Gates Open: 12 Noon

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THE BLUEGRASS MARE PREPARE HUNTERS STEEPLECHASE OF w10,000

Race 6

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 steeplechase for †Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won more than one Steeplechase, confined to Certified Hunters and that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 5th October, 2019 and 12th March, 2023. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 140 yards. r90 to enter, r10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty(to count from 1st January, 2020). Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra. Exclusions -Horses that have won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than (a) Farmers Races or (b) Certified Hunters Steeplechases

Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S Rules. † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2022/2023 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S Committee, The Curragh, Co Kildare, not later than 10th March, 2023 or the horse is not qualified to start Value to winner: r5900;

Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200

TRIFECTA RACE

About Two Miles and Three Furlongs 140 Yards (3,925 metres)

B g Dragon Dancer (GB) -Quisiera (FR) Mr A Harney (7)

Owner: Donnchadh Doyle

Trainer: Sean Thomas Doyle (R)

Breeder: MJean-Francois Talonneau, M Patrick Ridard & M Jacques Provost

Colours: WHITE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap

Form: f234-31 (CPiece)

Third behind the exciting Ferns Lock at Fairyhouse and done well in points since Er Dancer (FR) 1N.H. win r5,310.00

2 LORD SCHNITZEL (12) 10 12 0 (168)

B g Getaway (GER) -Britway Lady Mr J W Hannon (7)

Owner: Klaus Koentopp

Trainer: Declan Queally

Breeder: Daniel Cotter

Contested the Foxhunters’ at Cheltenham this time last year so well capable

win r5,900.00

Let

3 ULTIMATE OPTIMIST (80)

Colours: ORANGE & PURPLE CHEVRONS, purple & orange hooped sleeves, orange & purple hooped cap

Form: 31-2421 (V,T)

7 12 0

(168)

B g Fame And Glory (GB) -Malabar Rose Mr A Harvey (7)

Owner: RNicholas

Trainer: D M Christie

Breeder: CMurphy

Impressive on his debut in this sphere at Limerick and capable of much more

Ultimate Optimist 1N.H. win r6,195.00

7/4Fav

Colours: ORANGE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, hooped cap Form: 4f1111-

12.0 won 12L 4 1/2L from Johngus 11.7 and Clashabreeda 11.0 LIM 27 DEC 22 13rn hnt.ch 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy

1/2FF R James won 11/2L from Keep Me Posted and Clonmeen QUAKERSTOWN 04-DEC-22 6r5f Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 3/1 B O’Neill won 6L 14L from Gorthill (FR) and Master Splinter LOUGHANMORE 22-OCT-22 5r Wnr of Two 3m Yld

4 DOTRAKI TREVE (FR) (20)

6 11 7 (161)

B g Lauro (GER) -Dame De Treve (FR) Mr T P Harney (7)

Owner: Alan McCaldin

Trainer: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

Breeder: Meryl Militon & Marc Antoine Mateo

Colours: PURPLE & LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED, light blue armlet, quartered cap

Form: pp-4

Has it all to do on what he has shown in three point-to-point starts. Opposable Dotraki Treve (FR)

(PtoP) 11/2 N McParlan 32L 4th to Ballylinch FARMACAFFLEY 25-FEB-23 9r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 8/1 D G Lavery p.u. in race won by Round The Square KIRKISTOWN 19-NOV-22 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 N McParlan p.u. in race won by Forcing Bull (FR) LOUGHBRICKLAND 29-OCT-22 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

5 GENERAL DYNAMICS (138)

7 11 7 (161)

B g Califet (FR) -Histoire de Moeurs (FR) Miss A McGuinness (7)

Owner: J.J.Lambe

Trainer: JJ Lambe

Breeder: Mrs Amy Collins

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars

Form: 0-p53- (H,T)

Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence and easily overlooked in here General Dynamics (PtoP) 4/1 Ms A McGuinness 27L 3rd to Inchidaly Robin TATTERSALLS 30-OCT-22 7r3f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 Ms A McGuinness 51L 5th to Drumlee Lake LOUGHANMORE 22-OCT-22 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

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6 SIZING DIAMOND (27)

8 11 7 (161)

B g Recital (FR) -Fugal Maid Mr IRyan (7)

Owner: JTR Dreaper

Trainer: JTR Dreaper

Breeder: RMcCarthy

Difficult to recommend on what he has shown overall in point-to-points

Colours: WHITE TRIANGLE, claret red sides & slvs., white cap. Form: 41-83

Sizing Diamond (PtoP) 7/1 B O’Neill 8L 3rd to Dento Des Obeaux (FR) OLDTOWN 18-FEB-23 11r10f Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft

14/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 84L last of 8fn, 12rn to Grange Island 12.0 CLON 17 JAN hnt.ch 2m 4f Hvy (PtoP) 4/5FF B O’Neill won 6L from Captain Cal NECARNE 12-NOV-22

7 THE FLIER BEGLEY (20)

8 11 7 (161)

B g Shirocco (GER) -Las Princess Mr S Connor (7)

Owner: SRB Crawford

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: CO’Brennan

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue seams, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, purple star

Form: 40323-3 (Hood)

Ran with plenty of credit over hurdles and stable goes well at this track. Noted

The

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Lord Schnitzel

This can go the way of ULTIMATE OPTIMIST, who graduated from the point-to-point field with a taking success on his Rules debut at Limerick over Christmas. There should be plenty more improvement forthcoming from the seven-year-old and he can get the better of the far more exposed, but capable, Lord Schnitzel. Not beaten far when third in this contest last year, Er

must enter calculations as well.

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SEVENTH RACE:

5.50P.M.

THE BLUEGRASS HORSE FEEDS MARES FLAT RACE OF w10,000

Race 7

(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). Winner will receive r6,000 (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200 An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 190 yards. r90 to enter, r10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs. 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a r5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200

TRIFECTA RACE

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

1 CHARITY BARNUM (13) 5 11 11 (165)

B Br fSholokhov -Why Not Thistle Mr J H Williamson (7)

Owner: T Howley Jnr & Aidan J O’Ryan

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Breeder: Ms C Corrigan & Tom Conway

Fell over hurdles last time but her previous form gives her a decent chance

2

Colours: PURPLE & WHITE QUARTERED, purple sleeves, white cap

Form: 5-5f

6 11 11 (165)

B fIt’s Gino (GER) -Negresse De Cuta (FR) Mr Pat Taaffe (7)

Owner: Martin Dodd & Michael Songer & Martin Hill & Terry Dodd

Trainer: W PMullins

Breeder: MRobin Van Haaren & M Edgar Van Haaren

Colours: MAROON & LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, maroon cap

Form: p46-1-

An impressive point-to-point winner who merits plenty of respect on her Rules debut

Cuta Des As (FR) (PtoP) 6/1 B W Harvey won 3 1/2L s/hd from Larkfield Legacy and Annie Magic FARMACAFFLEY 26-FEB-22 12r5f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 P Rogan 15L 4th to Deeply Superficial LINGSTOWN 05-DEC-21 14r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd

3 IM HERE NOW (-)

Br fGetaway (GER) -Creation

Owner: MEMonaghan

Trainer: John Patrick Ryan

Breeder: Michael Monaghan

6 11 11 (165)

Mr A P Ryan (7)

Colours: PINK, dark blue seams, dark blue stars on sleeves, dark blue star on cap

Form:

Closely related to plenty of winners and any market support would have to be noted

4 LEAHS TRICKS (-)

B fChamps Elysees (GB) -Bag Of Tricks

Owner: P E Collins

Trainer: PE Collins (R)

Breeder: Mrs Amy Collins

A half-sister to the classy chaser Amarillo Sky and the market could guide

5 11 11 (165)

Mr B Barry (7)

Colours: BLACK, red chevron, sleeves & cap

Form:

5 NOBLE ANNYS (60)

5 11 11 (165)

B fExcelebration -A Good Year Mr J C Barry (3)

Owner: J J Winston

Trainer: John Joseph Winston

Breeder: Leonard H MacMahon

Colours: DARK BLUE, red seams, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, dark blue cap, yellow star

Form: s

Well held when slipping up on her debut and others make more appeal here Noble Annys 40/1 Mr B.M. Coonan 11.4 s.u. in race won by Bohemian Summer 11.4 PUN 16 JAN 10rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

6 SILVER LARK (22)

5 11 11 (165)

Gr fSholokhov -Shower of Silver Mr H C Swan (5)

Owner: Mrs Caren Walsh & John F Doyle

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Breeder: SO’Ryan & C Walshe

Colours: PINK, maroon star, striped cap

Form: 2

Narrowly denied on her racecourse bow at Thurles and is arguably the one to beat Silver Lark

4/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 1/2L 2nd to West End Victory 11.8 THU 23 FEB 15rn Bumper 2m 70yds Gd

7 SUNSHINE GIRL (27)

6 11 11 (165)

Ch fConduit -Miss Sarenne (FR) Mr S Connor (7)

Owner: Miss Sophie Bell

Trainer: SRB Crawford

Breeder: Hugh Suffern Bloodstock

Has experience on her side but could be vulnerable in a race of this nature

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white hoop, diabolo on sleeves, white star on cap Form: 4-376-fp (TStrap)

Owner: Joanna Thornton Trainer: PJ Rothwell

RJ Whitford

Colours: DARK BLUE, white chevron, royal blue sleeves & cap

Shares her page with plenty of winners but may find a few too good on her debut

TStrap worn by No. 7.

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Win: SILVER LARK

Next Best: Charity Barnum

Cuta Des As merits the utmost respect on her debut for Willie Mullins following an impressive win between the flags last year. That said, marginal preference is for SILVER LARK, who was narrowly denied on her racecourse bow at Thurles last month and she is entitled to improve for that experience. Her stable companion Charity Barnum is another with valid form claims, while Im Here Now is a newcomer to note.

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CHELTENHAM

CHELTENHAM 1:30 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) €157,306.17

1 Active Duty (B Pauling) -T Cannon

2 Almuhit (D Hogan (IRE) )- D Meyler

3 Ascending (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- Rachael Blackmore

4 Blood Destiny (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Mr P W Mullins

5 Gust Of Wind (W P Mullins (IRE) )- S O’Keeffe

6 Hypotenus (J McConnell (IRE) )- S Bowen

7 Jacovec Cavern (P Hennessy (IRE) )- S W Flanagan

8 Jipcot (B Pauling) -Luca Morgan

9 Jupiter Du Gite (G L Moore) -N F Houlihan

10 Rightsotom (T Mullins (IRE) )- Jack Foley

11 Cinsa (W P Mullins (IRE) )- B Hayes

12 Gala Marceau (W P Mullins (IRE) )- D E Mullins

13 Je Garde (W P Mullins (IRE) )- M J M O’Sullivan

14 Lossiemouth (W P Mullins (IRE) )- P Townend

15 Zenta (W P Mullins (IRE) )- M P Walsh 10-9

CHELTENHAM 2:10 McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) €113,000.00

1 Sharjah (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Mr P W Mullins12-0

2 Pied Piper (G Elliott (IRE) )- D N Russell 11-13

3 Winter Fog (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Kieran Callaghan (7)

4 Saint Sam (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Jack Foley (3)

5 First Street (N Henderson) -N De Boinville

6 Ballyadam (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- Rachael Blackmore

7 Aucunrisque (C Gordon) -T Cannon

8 Hunters Yarn (W P Mullins (IRE) )- P Townend

9 Prairie Dancer (J P O’Brien (IRE) )- B J Powell

10 Glory And Fortune (T Lacey) -S Sheppard

11 Highway One O Two (C Gordon) -Mr Freddie Gordon (7)

12 Anna Bunina (J McConnell (IRE) )- B Harvey (5)

13 Milkwood (N Mulholland) -S Twiston-Davies

14 Filey Bay (E Mullins (IRE) )- M P Walsh

15 Pinkerton (N Meade (IRE) )- S W Flanagan

16 Path D’oroux (G Cromwell (IRE) )- K M Donoghue

17 Petit Tonnerre (Jonjo O’Neill) -Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Charge (N Meade (IRE) )- S Ewing

(P Neville) -A Doyle (5)

Magnor Glory (T O’Brien (IRE) )- M J M O’Sullivan

(D Skelton) -Bridget Andrews

CHELTENHAM 2:50 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

1 Affordale Fury (N Meade (IRE) )- S Ewing

2 Chianti Classico (K Bailey) -D Bass

3 Corbetts Cross (E Mullins (IRE) )- M P Walsh

4 Dawn Rising (J P O’Brien (IRE) )- L Dempsey

5 Embassy Gardens (W P Mullins (IRE) )- P Townend

6 Favori De Champdou (G Elliott (IRE) )- J Gainford

7 Hiddenvalley Lake (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- Rachael Blackmore

8 Idalko Bihoue (N Twiston-Davies) -J Nailor

9 Letsbeclearaboutit (G Cromwell (IRE) )- K M Donoghue

10 Monty’s Star (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- S W Flanagan

11 Rock My Way (Syd Hosie) -N Scholfield

12 Saint Palais (R Bandey) -H Bannister

13 Sandor Clegane (P Nolan (IRE) )- S O’Keeffe

14 Seabank Bistro (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Mr P W Mullins

15 Search For Glory (G Elliott (IRE) )- D N Russell

16 Shanbally Kid (W P Mullins (IRE) )- D E Mullins11-7

17 Stay Away Fay (P Nicholls) -H Cobden

18 Thomas Mor (D Pipe) -A Wedge

19 Three Card Brag (G Elliott (IRE) )- A P Heskin 11-7

20 Weveallbeencaught (N Twiston-Davies) -S Twiston-Davies

CHELTENHAM 3:30 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) €706,250.00

1 Ahoy Senor (L Russell) -D R Fox 11-10

2 APlus Tard (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- Rachael Blackmore 11-10

3 Bravemansgame (P Nicholls) -H Cobden

4 Conflated (G Elliott (IRE)

11-10

(G Elliott (IRE) )- D N Russell

5 Dolcita (W P Mullins (IRE) )- D E Mullins

6 Jeremys Flame (G Cromwell (IRE) )- K M Donoghue

7 Magic Daze (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- Rachael Blackmore 11-2

8 Pink Legend (V Williams) -C Deutsch 11-2

9 Zambella (N Twiston-Davies) -D Jacob

CHELTENHAM 5:30 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle €84,750.00 2m

1 Felix Desjy (G Elliott (IRE) )- C McGivern 11-12

2 Might I(H Fry) -L Murtagh 11-12

3 Cool Survivor (G Elliott (IRE) )- S Ewing

11-7

4 Molly Ollys Wishes (D Skelton) -F Gillard 11-7

5 Imagine (G Elliott (IRE) )- B Harvey11-6

6 Mark Of Gold (G L Moore) -C Quinn 11-6

7 No Ordinary Joe (N Henderson) -Luca Morgan

11-6

8 Iroko (O Greenall & J Guerriero) -A P Kelly 11-5

9 Spirit Of Legend (H De Bromhead (IRE) )- M P O’Connor11-4

10 Saylavee (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Jack Foley 11-4

11 West To The Bridge (D Skelton) -T Durrell 11-4

12 Spanish Harlem (W P Mullins (IRE) )- M J M O’Sullivan 11-2

13 Au Fleuron (G Elliott (IRE) )- K E Buckley11-2

14 Irish Hill (P Nicholls) -A Cheleda 11-1

15 Firm Footings (G Elliott (IRE) )- S Fitzgerald 11-1

16 Wonderwall (R Spencer) -Doubtful 11-1

17 Impulsive One (N Henderson) -B Bromley

11-0

18 In From The Cold (G Elliott (IRE) )- Danny Gilligan 11-0

19 Haxo (W P Mullins (IRE) )- Kieran Callaghan 10-13

20 Buddy One (P Gilligan (IRE) )- Jack G Gilligan 10-12

21 Grozni (C Byrnes (IRE) )- Doubtful 10-11

22 Hollow Sound (L Comer (IRE) )- Charlie O’Dwyer 10-10

23 Hey Johnny (T Mullins (IRE) )- P J O’Hanlon 10-8

24 Fifty Ball (G L Moore) -N F Houlihan 10-7

25 Innatendue (A J Martin (IRE) )- L McKenna 10-6

26 Vultan (A J Martin (IRE) )- S C Cronin 10-5