Down Royal - Tuesday 23rd January

R A C E D AY

TUESDAY 23 RD JANUARY 2024

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MOLSON COORS RACE DAY

Welcome.

Tuesday 23rd January 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 Stakeholder Hon. Medical Officers Veterinary Surgeons

Manager Acting Stewards Clerk of the Course Assistant Clerk of the Course Clerk of the Scales Clerical Assistant Starter Judge Handicapper Stewards Secretary Medical Officer Veterinary Officer Veterinary Assistants Security Officer

Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare Horse Racing Ireland Dr. Victoria McCandless, Dr. Owen Rainey Dr. Rosie Cochrane Mr. David Turley M.V.B, M.R.C.V.S Mr. Christopher Akkari B.V.MedSci (Hons), B.V.M B.V.S (Hons), M.R.C.V.S Ms. Quirine Tettelaar M.Vet.Med, M.R.C.V.S. Mr. H. Suffern M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. Ms. Emma Meehan Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman), Mr. James Hunt Mr. Raymund S. Martin, Mr. P. Deegan Mr. B. Hamilton Mr. B. Sheridan Mr. D. Maher Mr. S. Murphy Mr. P.L. Malone Mr. A. L. McKeever Mr. A. Shaw Ms. P. Hassett Dr. V. McCandless Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S. Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell Mr. C. Gordon

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.

No card authentic unless signed by Clerk of the Course

GOVERNORS STAND

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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.

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 racegoers 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)

CONTACTS Website: www.downroyal.com Email: info@downroyal.com Tel: 028 92 621256

How to Read the Racecard.

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2 RAGNAR LODBROK (IRE) (25)

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B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Justamemory (FR) Owner: Trainer: Breeder:

Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott John Quane

Colours: Form:

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Jack Kennedy

MAROON, white star, maroon cap, white star 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.

Ragnar Lodbrok 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 121 100/30 HR119 D.N. Russell 11.6 (BK) 7L 2nd to Lord Lariat 11.8 PUN 31 DEC 21 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 40yds Hvy 50/1 K.C. Sexton 12.0 (CP) 50L 10th of 14 to Gabynako (FR) 12.0 FAIR 9 NOV 21 beg.ch 2m 5f Gd/Yld 14/1 K.C. Sexton 12.0 (CP) 43L 7th of 11 to Sixshooter 12.0 GAL 24 OCT 21 beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Sft

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1. JOCKEY GRAPHIC 2. SADDLECLOTH NUMBER 3. HORSE NAME 4. SIRE 5. DAM 6. BIRTHPLACE OF HORSE 7. DAYS SINCE LAST RUN 8. AGE

14 15 16 9. WEIGHT (ST & LBS) 10. WEIGHT (LBS) 11. COLOUR OF HORSE B=BAY BR=BROWN CH=CHESNUT GR=GREY 12. SEX OF HORSE C=COLT H=HORSE G=GELDING F=FILLY M=MARE

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13. RATING 14. FORM 15. COLOUR DESCRIPTION 16. FORM 17. JOCKEY

Insights.

JOCKEYS IN FORM (IN LAST MONTH) 1 2 3

Miss P Elvin D Jacob C Brassil

Winners

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2 26 7

50 30.8 28.6

TRAINERS IN FORM (IN LAST MONTH) 1 2 3

N C Kelly M Hassett M J McDonagh

Winners

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Strike Rate

33.3 33.3 28.6

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 Brian Hamilton.

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.

MOLSON COORS RACE DAY

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.

FIRST RACE: 12.40P.M. THE MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY MAIDEN HURDLE OF €10,000 Race 1 Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive ,€300 Sixth will receive €200. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 1 furlong 33 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowance - Horses that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing allowed 8lb.

Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €5900, Second: €2000, Third: €1000, Fourth: €500, Fifth: €300, Sixth: €200.

About Two Miles and One Furlong 33 Yards (3,425 metres)

Jackpot - Races 3, 4, 5, & 6.

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE No

Horse

1 BEER WITH THE BOYS (GB) (145)

B g Nathaniel - Bathilde Owner: A Crawford Colours: Trainer: H D McGuigan Breeder: Minster Stud Form: Has shown some ability in two starts over hurdles but needs to find a bit more here

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Philip Byrnes (5) RED, grey epaulettes, grey chevrons on sleeves, grey star on cap 0-00380(TStrap)

Beer With The Boys (GB) 2 flat wins €10,605.60 28/1 HR59 S.T. McCullagh 9.7 (V) (TS) 9 1/2L 13th of 16 to Tory Reel 9.0 NAV 31 AUG 23 hcp (47-65)1m 6f Yld 11/1 HR59 C. Stone-Walsh 9.6 (TS) 13L 8th of 14 to Glyde Ranger 8.6 SLGO 9 AUG 23 hcp (47-65)1m 5f 42yds Sft 28/1 HR59 C.M Hogan 9.4 (TS) 4 1/2L hd 3rd to No Hassle 9.9 BAL 24 JUL 23 14rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f 126yds Yld

2 STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT (22)

B g Shantou (USA) - Ned’s Joy Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Mr D Laverty & Mr A Kingham

Colours: Form:

Jack Kennedy RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap 3-1

Plenty in hand when winning a Fairyhouse bumper 22 days ago and rates a big player

Staffordshire Knot 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 9/4 Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 won 3 1/2L 2 1/4L from Recoded 12.0 and Donnie Devito 11.7 FAIR 1 JAN 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy 12/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 s/hd 2 1/4L 3rd to Readin Tommy Wrong 11.12 CK 26 NOV 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

3 AN PEANN DEARG (58)

Ch g Well Chosen (GB) - Mooretown Vick Owner: Anne Coffey,Susan Spence,Sonja Buckley Trainer: Paul Nolan Breeder: Sean McKenna

Colours: Form:

Sean Flanagan PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap f-5(TStrap)

Fared well when fifth at Cork in November and can go close if less keen this time

An Peann Dearg 22/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 10L 5th of 17 to Readin Tommy Wrong 11.12 CK 26 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft (PtoP) 4/6FF J W Hannon fell in race won by Divine Inspiration BALLYARTHUR 19-MAR-22 8r1f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

4 BATTLE ROAR (56)

B g Let The Lion Roar (GB) - First Battle Owner: Battle Boys Syndicate Trainer: Ciaran Murphy Breeder: James Robinson

Colours: Form:

Well held in a bumper at Tramore in November and has a bit to prove on hurdles bow Battle Roar 28/1 Ms C. Skerry 11.7 3 3/4L 11L 1 1/4L 4th to Where’s My Jet 12.0 TRAM 28 NOV 23 8rn Bumper 2m 50yds Sft (PtoP) 3/1 A Murphy 5th to Jeroboam Machin (FR) DURROW 19-MAR-23 6r5f Mdn 3m Hvy

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Eoin Walsh DARK GREEN, light green sleeves, black stars, light green cap, black stars 54-

5 KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT (66)

Ch g Koropick - Kimberely Bay Owner: Jetmac Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Form: S R B Crawford Breeder: Mrs Patricia Croke Made little impact in a bumper in November and plenty to prove now over timber

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J J Slevin RED, white panel, white spots on sleeves, red cap p55-

Kinbara Firstdraft 40/1 Mr S. Connor 11.7 17L 5th of 7 to Springt De La Mare (FR) 12.0 NAV 18 NOV 23 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 10/1 B G Crawford 21L 5th to I Play County LOUGHANMORE 08-APR-23 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 12/1 B G Crawford p.u. in race won by Intense Approach (GB) FARMACAFFLEY 25-FEB-23 9r6f Mdn 2m 4f Gd/Yld

6 MISTER VIC (28)

B g Masterofthehorse - Little Miss Vic Owner: R Turner Colours: Noel C Kelly Trainer: Breeder: Mr C Craig Form: Struggled on hurdles debut here over Christmas and has improvement to find

Jody McGarvey ROYAL BLUE, red stars, red cap, royal blue stars 79-368(TStrap)

Mister Vic 150/1 G. Brouder 10.13 (TS) 34L 8th of 12 to Mossy Fen Park 11.4 here 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft 22/1 Mr L.T. Turner 11.7 35L 6th of 9 to Will Wilde (FR) 11.8 SLGO 27 OCT 23 Bumper 2m 2f Sft 16/1 Mr L.T. Turner 11.7 ns 1 1/2L 3rd to Feast 11.8 DWNP 13 JUL 23 9rn Bumper 2m 2f 165yds Gd

7 PARADISE LOST (25)

B g Australia (GB) - Honour Bright Owner: Jack Singleton Colours: Trainer: Form: Charles O’Brien Breeder: Carradale & Halmex Ltd Fifth in a Listed hurdle last time and could be hard to overhaul back in a maiden

Simon Torrens RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap 755825-

Paradise Lost — Handicap Rating 114 13/2 HR114 S.D. Torrens 11.2 17L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Your Honor 10.11 LIM 29 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy 14/1 S.D. Torrens 10.13 3 1/2L 2nd to Lombron (FR) 10.13 THU 30 NOV 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 11/1 HR64 R. Whearty 8.13 12L 8th of 20 to Rodney Bay 8.13 CUR 31 OCT 23 Ext hcp 1m 6f Hvy

8 PAY THE TAB (28)

B g Getaway (GER) - The Tabster Owner: Mrs P Sloan Colours: Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Joe Sloan Form: Hinted at ability in a bumper here in November but needs a big step forward now

Sam Ewing DARK BLUE, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond p36-

Pay The Tab 7/1 Mr F.D. Brickley 11.7 45L 6th of 9 to Mongibello (GB) 11.0 here 26 DEC 23 Bumper 2m 1f Sft 25/1 Mr F.D. Brickley 11.7 4L 8L 3rd to Big Dee 11.11 here 11 NOV 23 11rn Bumper 2m 190yds Sft 17/2 J.C. Gainford 11.11 p.u. in race won by Yeats Star 11.11 DWNP 6 OCT 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Sft

9 RAGMANS CORNER (28)

Br g Kalanisi - Syska Owner: Wet Room Syndicate Colours: Gerard Keane Trainer: Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Form: Well held in three similar races before now and would be a surprise winner here

Ricky Doyle WHITE, black chevron, striped sleeves, quartered cap u00-

Ragmans Corner 200/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 32L 15th of 26fn, 28rn to No Flies On Him 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld 250/1 K.C. Sexton 11.7 51L 16th of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 R.A. Doyle 10.13 u.r. in race won by Lombron (FR) 10.13 THU 30 NOV 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld

10 REVE INOUI (22)

Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Queen Cassiopeia (GB) Owner: LAKETOUR Partnership Colours: Trainer: Form: J P Flavin Breeder: Barry Murphy Won a point-to-point in December but needs to significantly better his Rules debut

Reve Inoui 6/1 J.J. Slevin 11.4 p.u. in race won by Stoke The Fire 11.4 TRAM 1 JAN 8rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 120yds Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 N McParlan won s/hd 8L from Tory Hill and Jack Go TATTERSALLS 10-DEC-23 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 D McGill fell in race won by River Agent LINGSTOWN 02-DEC-23 7r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

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Danny Mullins BROWN, yellow sash, yellow cap with brown star pf1-p

11 SUPREME AUTHORITY (FR) (11)

B g Authorized - Amancaya (GER) Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Colours: Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: Ste Quereda Hurtado CH Form: Needs to jump better than he did at Naas 11 days ago if he is going to figure today

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Daryl Jacob EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 0-90 (TStrap)

Supreme Authority (FR) 100/1 D.A. Jacob 11.12 (TS) 53L 23rd of 25 to Tullyhill (FR) 11.12 NAAS 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft Ben Bromley 11.3 (TS) 47L 9th of 14 to Joshua des Flos (FR) 11.8 AYR 2 JAN mdn hdl 2m Hvy 18/1 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (TS) 82L 25th of 26fn, 28rn to No Flies On Him 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld

12 UNIVERSITY OF LIFE (GB) (9) B g Heeraat - Kallisima (GB) Owner: H Smyth Trainer: H Smyth Breeder: Mickley Stud & Mrs A O’Sullivan

Colours: Form:

Michael Molloy (7) ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHECK, yellow sleeves, check cap p

Hard to recommend given he ran green and was pulled up on debut just nine days ago

University Of Life (GB) 200/1 M.J. Molloy 11.5 p.u. in race won by Lisnagar Fortune 11.12 PUN 14 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m 157yds Sft

13 DESPERADO GENIE (10)

Ch f Conduit - Desperado Queen Owner: Gavin Collins Colours: Cian Collins Trainer: Breeder: L W Doran Form: Well beaten on both starts under NH rules to date and big improvement is needed

Tom Harney (7) YELLOW, royal blue star, royal blue stars on sleeves, yellow cap 2-28-6

Desperado Genie 150/1 T.P. Harney 11.0 45L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Saddle Her Up 11.0 FAIR 13 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 40yds Sft 40/1 T.P. Harney 10.6 49L 8th of 14fn, 16rn to Judicieuse Allen (FR) 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy (PtoP) 5/4FF R James 8L 2nd to Glendaars Fortune TATTERSALLS 10-DEC-23 9r7f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy

14 GROOVEYKINDOFLOVE (FR) (40) B f Muhtathir (GB) - Ultratlantique (FR) Owner: Mrs Paul Shanahan Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Breeder: M Gilles Defontaine & M Frederic Duvivier

Colours: Form:

Rachael Blackmore ROYAL BLUE, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star 5-

Showed some promise at Naas last month and will be much wiser for that experience

Grooveykindoflove (FR) 40/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 13L 5th of 16 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 3, No. 6, No. 11.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Staffordshire Knot, 10/3 Paradise Lost, 7/2 Grooveykindoflove (FR), 9/2 An Peann Dearg, 10/1 Pay The Tab, 12/1 Kinbara Firstdraft, 14/1 Reve Inoui, 20/1 Battle Roar, 25/1 Beer With The Boys (GB), 33/1 Mister Vic, 50/1 Ragmans Corner, Supreme Authority (FR), University Of Life (GB), Desperado Genie 2023 - 1st Doctor Bravo (FR) 2nd The Big Doyen 3rd Marronstown (4 min. 19 sec.)

Results 1 .......................................... 2.......................................... 3.......................................... 4.....................................

Distances ......................... Time ..................................

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Grooveykindoflove

Win: PARADISE LOST

A respectable fifth in Listed company at Limerick just after Christmas, PARADISE LOST is hard to ignore back in a maiden hurdle and rates the most appealing option. Grooveykindoflove should have derived plenty of benefit from her debut run at Naas last month and is another to seriously consider, granted her 7lb sex allowance. Fairyhouse bumper winner Staffordshire Knot also comes into the reckoning.

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SECOND RACE: 1.10P.M. THE FRANCISCAN WELL RATED NOVICE HURDLE OF €14,500 Race 2 Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less. About 2 miles 1 furlong 33 yards. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 11st 1lbs. Penalties - Performances before 18th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 110 1lb extra.

On or after 18th January - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra. Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 123 or less at time of entry. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8555, Second: €2900, Third: €1450, Fourth: €725, Fifth: €435, Sixth: €290.

About Two Miles and One Furlong 33 Yards (3,425 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE

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1 JOSHUA DES FLOS (FR) (21)

B g Joshua Tree - Royale Marie (FR) Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Colours: Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: M Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Form: A key player on the back of a taking success at Ayr and should have more to come

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Daryl Jacob EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 23-333-1

Joshua Des Flos (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,226.90 — Handicap Rating 123 Daryl Jacob 11.8 won 7 1/2L 12L from Myretown 11.3 and Professor Klump (GB) 11.8 AYR 2 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy Daryl Jacob 11.6 nk 13L 3rd to Florida Dreams 11.6 AYR 11 DEC 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m Sft Daryl Jacob 11.0 5L 1 1/4L 3rd to Little Miss Dante (GB) 10.7 AYR 4 NOV 23 10rn nov.hdl 2m Gd /Sft

2 THE OTHER MOZZIE (28)

Br g Vadamos (FR) - Leo’s Spirit Owner: Pique Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Breeder: Christopher Maye Form: He did it well at this venue last time out and that may well be the strongest form

Keith Donoghue WHITE & BLACK HOOPS, white sleeves, red cap f25261-

The Other Mozzie 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 C 4/1 K.E Buckley 11.9 won 1/2L 4L from Bleu D’enfer (FR) 11.5 and Purse Price (GB) 11.1 here 26 DEC 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Sft 7/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 14L last of 6 to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 FAIR 2 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Sft 7/2 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 4 1/2L 2nd to Butcher Hollow 11.3 GAL 28 OCT 23 9rn Bumper 2m 90yds Sft

3 WESTERN FOLD (25)

B g Westerner (GB) - Fieldtown Owner: Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd & Dee L’Estrange Colours: Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Martin J Dibbs Form: He hasn’t shown much since winning in November and improvement is required

Jack Kennedy WHITE, royal blue stars, red sleeves, white diabolo, white cap, red star 33u15f-

Western Fold 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 — Handicap Rating 123 14/1 HR123 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 fell in race won by Champagne Admiral 10.13 LEP 29 DEC 23 9rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 8/1 J.W. Kennedy 12.0 15L 5th of 11 to Waterford Whispers 11.4 FAIR 2 DEC 23 nov.hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft 15/8 J.C. Gainford 11.7 won 10L 11L from Crack The Sky (GB) 11.0 and Joyau De Thaix (FR) 11.7 GOW 11 NOV 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

4 D ART D ART (FR) (17)

Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fleur Du Brizais (FR) Owner: Ciaran John Mooney Colours: Trainer: Thomas Cooper Breeder: M Joel Denis & M Sebastien Pinthon Form: He must be open to improvement on the back of a comfortable success at Cork

D Art D Art (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 100/30 D. Meyler 11.12 won 3 1/4L 9L from Paggane (GB) 11.5 and St Faz (FR) 10.13 CK 6 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 12/1 D. Meyler 11.7 17L 7th of 16 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft Donagh Meyler 10.11 44L 18th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 23 Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

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Donagh Meyler WHITE, orange cross sashes, white & emerald green striped sleeves, emerald green cap 107-1

5 SOLDANTE (39)

B g Soldier of Fortune - Dantes Firth Owner: P McCormack & David P McCormack & Sarah Glynn Colours: Trainer: Ciaran Murphy Breeder: Mr P McCormack Form: He performed with credit at Cheltenham and this may well be a drop in grade

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Eoin Walsh RED, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, red stars, red cap, yellow star 25-2513(TStrap)

Soldante 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 E. Walsh 11.3 (TS) 2 3/4L 11L 3rd to Dysart Enos 10.13 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 11rn nov.hdl 2m 179yds Sft 7/1 E. Walsh 11.9 won 1/2L 9L from Jolie Coeur Allen (FR) 11.5 and Bloomhill 11.12 TRAM 28 NOV 23 12rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy 9/2 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 20L 5th of 12 to Tommy Time 11.9 KILB 20 APR 23 Bumper 1m 7f 30yds Gd/Yld

6 MY GAFFER (28)

B g Malinas (GER) - Deep Sunset Owner: Walter O’Connor Colours: John Patrick Ryan Trainer: Breeder: Mr Stephen O’Flynn Form: Hasn’t shown enough recently to be worthy of consideration. Others are preferred

Danny Mullins EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap 197400-

My Gaffer 2 N.H. wins €18,585.00 — Handicap Rating 115 14/1 HR116 L. Quinlan 11.2 18L 10th of 20fn, 23rn to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 12/1 HR116 D. King 9.11 15L 13th of 19 to Common Practice 10.12 FAIR 3 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Sft 11/1 HR116 L. Quinlan 11.1 nk 10L 2 3/4L 4th to What’s Up Darling 11.1 NAV 18 NOV 23 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy

7 CONDESA (118)

Br f Sholokhov - Five Star Present Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Colours: Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: Mrs Mary O’Connor Form: One to consider if bouncing back to the form of her penultimate success at Perth

J J Slevin EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, white cap 230/-14(TStrap)

Condesa 1 N.H. win €4,895.20 Daryl Jacob 11.7 (TS) 24L 4L 11L 4th to El Elefante 11.0 PERTH 27 SEP 23 5rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 35yds Sft J. J. Slevin 10.7 (TS) won 7L 35L from Jay Jay Zee 11.3 and Solway Staree (GB) 10.7 PERTH 16 JUL 23 4rn nov.hdl 2m 47yds Sft 28/1 Mr B.G. Crawford 11.11 90L 13th of 14 to Grangee (FR) 11.11 PUN 28 APR 21 Bumper 2m 70yds Yld

8 AH REMY MARTIN (22)

B g Walk In The Park - Miss Brandywell Owner: Haigney Bloodstock Ltd Colours: Trainer: Form: Thomas Gibney Breeder: Mr H McDaid Makes limited appeal on what he has shown recently and may be one for handicaps

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Kieren Buckley ROYAL BLUE, pink seams, white & pink check cap 627-3

Ah Remy Martin 12/1 K.E Buckley 11.12 2 3/4L 38L 3rd to I Will Be Baie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 143yds Hvy 20/1 K.E Buckley 11.9 45L 7th of 22fn, 25rn to Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.12 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 7/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 6L 2nd to Readin Tommy Wrong 12.0 TIPP 18 MAY 23 13rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld

TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Joshua Des Flos (FR), 10/3 The Other Mozzie, 7/2 D Art D Art (FR), 8/1 Western Fold, Soldante, 10/1 Condesa, 14/1 Ah Remy Martin, 20/1 My Gaffer 2023 - 1st The Gradual Slope 2nd Marelly 3rd Fameaftertheglory (GB) (4 min. 17.6 sec.)

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Results 1 .......................................... 2.......................................... 3.......................................... 4.....................................

Distances ......................... Time ..................................

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: D Art D Art

Win: THE OTHER MOZZIE

The well-related THE OTHER MOZZIE looked value for more than the winning margin when scoring here last month and, now that the penny has dropped, there should be plenty more improvement forthcoming from Gavin Cromwell’s charge. He can see off taking Cork winner D Art D Art and Joshua Des Flos, who made a favourable impression at Ayr last time. Soldante was slightly unlucky when hampered by a faller at Cheltenham and this may represent a slightly easier task.

BEST TURNED OUT Down Royal Racecourse and the Irish European Breeders Fund are pleased to sponsor the Best Turned Out prize for today’s races.

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MOUNTAIN COLD REFRESHMENT

BREWED IN THE UK

THIRD RACE: 1.45P.M. THE COORS MARES HANDICAP HURDLE OF €11,000 (80-109) Race 3 Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only rated 80-109. About 2 miles 1 furlong 33 yards. €99 to enter, €11 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. Weights raised by 3lbs. Handicaps calculated 18th January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6490, Second: €2200, Third: €1100, Fourth: €550, Fifth: €330, Sixth: €220.

About Two Miles and One Furlong 33 Yards (3,425 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE Jackpot - Races 3, 4, 5, & 6.

PLAY THE JACKPOT NOW! No

Horse

1 BETTY DUTTON (158)

B f Frozen Fire (GER) - Miss Nomer Owner: Jonathan O’Grady Colours: Trainer: E J O’Grady Form: Breeder: E J O’Grady Largely consistent since switching to handicaps and she holds place claims today

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7 (161)

Mark McDonagh (3) MAROON & LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, maroon cap 933337-

Betty Dutton 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 — Handicap Rating 104 3/1Fav HR105 M.M. McDonagh 11.9 18L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Inchiquin Star 10.10 TRAM 18 AUG 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft 7/1 HR103 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 hd nk 3rd to Rathnaleen Kal 11.2 CK 7 AUG 23 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 150yds Gd/Yld 4/1 HR104 P.T. Enright 11.9 15L 10L 3rd to Thornleigh Frank 11.3 KILB 21 JUL 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f Sft

2 AH FUHGEDDABOUDIT (12)

B f Crillon (FR) - Agathe du Berlais (FR) Owner: M Fennessy Jnr Colours: Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Breeder: Michael Fennessy Form: Latest effort was more encouraging and she’s one to note now tackling handicaps

Daniel King (3) ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white & red striped sleeves, red cap 46-658-3

Ah Fuhgeddaboudit — Handicap Rating 102 9/2 HR102 D. King 10.10 4L 8L 3rd to Implicit (FR) 10.13 CLON 11 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy 200/1 HR102 D. King 10.11 21L 8th of 9 to Birdie Or Bust 10.11 THU 17 DEC 23 nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 205yds Yld 5/1 D.J Gilligan 10.8 6 1/4L 5th of 14 to Mollys Glory 11.7 THU 23 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 7f Yld/Sft

3 KALANISI DUBH (47)

Bl f Kalanisi - Bobby’s Taken Owner: Michael Allen & Sean Allen Colours: Trainer: Seamus Fahey Form: Breeder: Ms Siobhan Mackinnon 8lb higher than her recent Clonmel triumph, but she might well be up to the task

Kevin Sexton YELLOW, red stars, yellow sleeves, white cap 406641-

Kalanisi Dubh 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 C — Handicap Rating 100 6/1 HR92 K.C. Sexton 11.4 won 9L 7L from Star Official 11.13 and Shana Cloon 10.13 CLON 7 DEC 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 43yds Hvy 15/2 HR93 C. Brassil 11.0 7L 2 1/4L 12L 4th to Shotgun Jack 11.6 LIM 21 NOV 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy 5/1 HR93 C. Brassil 11.3 5L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Getabelle 11.10 SLGO 27 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 110yds Sft

4 SKINNIDER (26)

B f Shirocco (GER) - Shameena Colours: Owner: Deirdre Hassett Trainer: Martin Hassett (R) Breeder: Patrick Myers Form: Might be suited by today’s drop in trip, but others hold more pressing claims

Sean Flanagan MAROON, maroon & yellow striped sleeves, yellow star on cap 701368-

Skinnider 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 — Handicap Rating 99 28/1 HR100 S.W. Flanagan 10.12 17L 8th of 20fn, 21rn to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy 17/2 HR100 S.W. Flanagan 10.12 11L 6th of 10 to Cafe Con Leche 11.9 CK 10 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR99 K. Callaghan 10.5 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Ceroc 11.1 CK 6 MAY 23 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

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5 CAOIMHES PET (28)

B f Sageburg - Lucy Murphy Owner: John Gerard Kelly Colours: Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy Breeder: Sean Murphy Form: Gary Noonan was aboard for her sole success, so his return to the saddle could help

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Gary Noonan (5) RED, white disc, white spots on sleeves, red cap, white spots 681369-

Caoimhes Pet 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 — Handicap Rating 96 14/1 HR97 T. Joseph Kelly 11.8 16L 9th of 18fn, 19rn to Gamigin 11.3 here 26 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Sft 7/2Fav HR97 R. Deegan 11.3 19L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Splashing Out 11.7 LIM 21 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 8/1 HR95 R. Deegan 11.10 nk 1/2L 3rd to Getabelle 11.10 SLGO 27 OCT 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 110yds Sft

6 FRANNO (32)

Br f Free Eagle - Nitya (FR) Owner: Patrick Joseph Mulligan & Eva Forde Colours: Gerard Keane Trainer: Breeder: Ms Anne Coughlan Form: Has shown ability over hurdles previously and she’s not without a chance today

Ricky Doyle ROYAL BLUE, white seams, royal blue cap, white stars 124409-

Franno 3 flat wins €18,290.00 — Handicap Rating 95 66/1 HR55 R. Whearty 8.6 (V) 21L 9th of 14 to Riyami 9.5 DUN 22 DEC 23 hcp (47-75)2m Std 7/1 HR56 C.T. Keane 9.7 (V) last of 17 to Enquire Within 8.5 NAV 31 AUG 23 hcp (47-65)1m 6f Yld 5/1Fav HR56 C.T. Keane 9.4 (V) 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Secret Rock 9.2 ROS 22 AUG 23 14rn hcp (47-70)1m 4f 8yds Yld/Sft

7 BAYOU BELLE (11)

B f Buratino - Firecrown Owner: A N McIntyre Colours: Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey Breeder: Dundalk Racing Club& Mrs Barbara McCourt Form: Far from disgraced at Naas latest but more will be needed to come out on top here

Peter Smithers (7) ROYAL BLUE, black disc, black sleeves, royal blue armlet, white & black quartered cap 50288-5

Bayou Belle — Handicap Rating 92 25/1 HR92 P.T. Smithers 11.4 10L 5th of 21 to Simply Shabra 11.0 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 66/1 HR92 P.T. Smithers 10.12 38L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Asian Master 11.5 THU 17 DEC 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld 25/1 HR93 P.T. Smithers 10.12 26L 8th of 20fn, 22rn to St Denis’s Well 10.2 NAV 19 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy

8 STOCKDALE (28)

Gr f Court Cave - Station Lane Owner: Brian Hamilton Colours: Trainer: Form: Patrick Eugene Turley (R) Breeder: B A Hamilton She’s well treated judged on past exploits, though is perhaps best watched for now

Shane Fitzgerald WHITE, royal blue slvs, red cap.

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Stockdale 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 92 25/1 HR92 Shane Fenelon 11.3 15L 8th of 18fn, 19rn to Gamigin 11.3 here 26 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Sft 4/1 HR98 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 21L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Gotthenod 10.8 KILB 22 APR 22 hcp hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 7/1 HR99 J.M. Moore 10.9 12L 6th of 13fn, 21rn to Young Dev 11.5 PUN 13 FEB 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 115yds Hvy

9 TIMELESS PIECE (28)

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cosmodrome (USA) Owner: Edelle Logan Colours: Gordon Elliott Trainer: Breeder: Zcjd Bloodstock Form: Her opening mark could be lenient based on what she has achieved on the Flat. Noted

Jack Kennedy BLACK, beige panel, hooped sleeves, check cap 716745-

Timeless Piece 2 flat wins €12,980.00 — Handicap Rating 104 10/1 C.P. Millar 10.1 12L 5th of 9 to Bunting (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 8/1 J.C. Gainford 10.7 1 1/2L 4L 3/4L 4th to Semblance Of Order 11.0 PUN 16 NOV 23 13rn mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 9/2 J.W. Kennedy 10.7 46L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Fratas 10.7 FAIR 7 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy

10 SPYFALL (FR) (34)

B f Iffraaj (GB) - Gallifrey (GB) Owner: Night Owls Syndicate Colours: Trainer: P J Rothwell Breeder: Chasemore Farm LPP Form: Failed to make an impact in three maiden events but this looks more suitable

Spyfall (FR) — Handicap Rating 90 80/1 HR68 D.E. Sheehy 9.11 (CP) 18L last of 14 to Garrick Painter 10.0 DUN 20 DEC 23 hcp (47-70)1m 2f 150yds Std 200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 69L 15th of 18fn, 19rn to Look To The West 11.7 NAV 19 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 125/1 S.D. Torrens 10.13 5 1/2L 26L 3L 4th to Mollys Mango (GB) 11.7 THU 2 NOV 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 13yds Sft

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Simon Torrens RED, black braces, striped sleeves, red cap, black spots 060400(C,T)

C,T worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Kalanisi Dubh, 9/2 Betty Dutton, Timeless Piece, 6/1 Ah Fuhgeddaboudit, 10/1 Caoimhes Pet, Franno, 16/1 Skinnider, Bayou Belle, 20/1 Stockdale, Spyfall (FR) 2023 - 1st Karen’s Gift 2nd Kalanisi Dubh 3rd Circus Act (4 min. 24.2 sec.)

Results 1 .......................................... 2.......................................... 3.......................................... 4.....................................

Distances ......................... Time ..................................

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Kalanisi Dubh

Win: TIMELESS PIECE

Kalanisi Dubh bolted up at Clonmel last month, but that success leaves her 8lb higher than when narrowly denied in this event 12 months ago so a chance can be taken on TIMELESS PIECE. Gordon Elliott’s charge has shown signs of ability in maiden company recently and an opening mark of 104 could underestimate the daughter of Saxon Warrior. Ah Fuhgeddaboudit is another that tackles handicaps for the first time and she is worth a second look.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank Molson Coors Beverage Company and the Irish European Breeders Fund for their generous sponsorship of today’s meeting.

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AVAILABLE AT THE BAR

UNE XPECT THE E XPE CTE D

FOURTH RACE: 2.20P.M. THE PRAVHA HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (80-95) Race 4 Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 miles 1 furlong 33 yards. €90 to enter, €10 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.

Handicaps calculated 18th January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €5900, Second: €2000, Third: €1000, Fourth: €500, Fifth: €300, Sixth: €200.

About Two Miles and One Furlong 33 Yards (3,425 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE

No

Horse

1 EARLOFBRACKENSTOWN (28)

Ch g Mount Nelson (GB) - Eva’s Legacy Owner: Diarmuid McHugh Colours: Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Breeder: Miss Michelle Bolger Form: Not shown much in four starts, but may improve for going down the handicap route

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11

12 (166)

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12 (166)

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12 (166)

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11 (165)

Kieren Buckley LIGHT BLUE, dark green hoop, hooped sleeves, dark green star on cap 00b0-

Earlofbrackenstown — Handicap Rating 93 200/1 B. Hayes 11.7 58L 22nd of 26fn, 28rn to No Flies On Him 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld 250/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.7 br.d in race won by Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 26rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.7 39L 10th of 13 to Tactical Affair (FR) 11.7 CK 26 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft

2 JUKE BOX ROCK (45)

Gr g Jukebox Jury - Rock On The Moor Owner: ABP Partnership Colours: Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Breeder: Richard Irwin Form: Could potentially leave his maiden efforts well behind now switching to handicaps

Sean Flanagan EMERALD GREEN, white panel, hooped sleeves & cap 0000-

Juke Box Rock — Handicap Rating 93 250/1 K.E Buckley 11.4 51L 17th of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 69L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Lombron (FR) 10.13 THU 30 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 250/1 P.M. O’Brien 11.5 92L 15th of 18fn, 22rn to It’s For Me (FR) 11.12 PUN 16 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft

3 MONEYNABANE (28)

Br g Doyen - Lady of Glencoe Owner: Neill McCluskey Colours: Trainer: Neill McCluskey (R) Form: Breeder: N T McCluskey Very disappointing since his Downpatrick win in October and best watched for now

Philip Byrnes (5) BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap 7100p0-

Moneynabane 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 93 66/1 HR95 E.M. O’Sullivan 11.6 30L 14th of 18fn, 19rn to Gamigin 11.3 here 26 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Sft 28/1 HR97 J.G. Gilligan 10.12 p.u. in race won by Don’t Talk (GER) 10.13 FAIR 16 DEC 23 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 30yds Hvy 33/1 HR98 J.G. Gilligan 11.3 65L last of 14fn, 19rn to Hunting Brook 10.12 here 10 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft

4 ALWAYS ENCHANTING (GB) (12)

B f Casamento - Enchanting Smile (FR) Colours: Owner: Kay Russell Trainer: E J O’Grady Breeder: Kay Russell Form: Decisive winner at Clonmel last time and holds leading claims off a 9lb higher mark

Mark McDonagh (3) BLACK, light blue star, striped sleeves, light blue star on cap 07745-1

Always Enchanting (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 92 9/2 HR83 M.M. McDonagh 10.13 won 6L 1 1/2L from Robindevidastar 11.2 and A Nod To Getaway 11.2 CLON 11 JAN 12rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 116yds Hvy 12/1 HR84 Niall Moore 11.3 17L 5th of 17fn, 22rn to Billy Lee Swagger 11.6 PUN 31 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 159yds Hvy 8/1 HR85 Conor Clarke 11.4 1 1/4L 8L 13L 4th to Kitsilano 11.13 CLON 7 DEC 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 14yds Hvy

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5 SUPERDERMO (77)

B g Alkaadhem (GB) - Lucys Mate Owner: Cathal M McGovern Colours: Trainer: Form: Gavin Cromwell Breeder: Ann & Se Cahalan May improve for the switch to handicap company, but stablemates make more appeal

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10 (164)

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8 (162)

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7 (161)

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7 (161)

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6 (160)

Alix Balfe (7) WHITE, yellow panel, quartered cap pp0-80(TStrap)

Superdermo — Handicap Rating 92 150/1 A. Balfe 10.11 75L 11th of 14 to An Tobar (GB) 11.4 FAIR 7 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 A. Balfe 11.5 20L 8th of 12 to Waterford Whispers 11.12 GAL 28 OCT 23 mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 250/1 P.M. O’Brien 11.4 (TS) last of 17fn, 19rn to Spirit Of Legend (FR) 11.12 NAV 13 NOV 22 mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

6 BREAGAGH (4)

B g Slade Power - Coumlara Owner: S Michael Millar Colours: S Michael Millar Trainer: Form: Breeder: Arkle Bloodstock Two pulled up efforts in this sphere the last twice make him difficult to fancy

Mr N Gault (7) ROYAL BLUE, red hoop, red sleeves & cap p324-p0 (CPiece)

Breagagh — Handicap Rating 91 10/1 HR50 Aileen O’Sullivan 8.6 (CP) 6L 11th of 14 to Gains Of War 8.13 DUN 19 JAN hcp (47-65)2m Std 14/1 HR92 Aileen O’Sullivan 10.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Don’t Talk (GER) 11.0 FAIR 1 JAN 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 143yds Hvy 5/1 HR50 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 (CP) 3/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Cara Susanna 9.13 DUN 22 DEC 23 13rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std

7 COCO KOLADA (22)

Br g Affinisea - Honey Away Owner: Derby Bar Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Karl Thornton Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill Form: Posted an improved effort on his handicap debut and holds each-way claims today

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Donagh Meyler EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap 09p0-4 (TStrap)

Coco Kolada — Handicap Rating 89 28/1 HR88 D. Meyler 10.8 (TS) 1 3/4L 4 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Don’t Talk (GER) 11.0 FAIR 1 JAN 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 143yds Hvy 150/1 C.J. Orr 11.12 20th of 21 to Golf Marin (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld 11/1 D. Meyler 11.4 p.u. in race won by Criminal Mischief 10.11 CLON 21 MAR 23 10rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

8 CRAMERS VALLEY (40)

Br g Mount Nelson (GB) - Derravaragh Lilly Owner: Humpreys Syndicate Colours: Trainer: P J Rothwell Breeder: Liam Gilsenan Form: Improved for cheekpieces (worn again) latest and should go close with a repeat run

James O’Sullivan (3) EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHECK, emerald green sleeves, check cap 707002(CPiece)

Cramers Valley — Handicap Rating 88 50/1 HR85 Mr J.P. Murray 11.6 (CP) nk 2nd to Tuckmill 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 125/1 HR87 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.10 58L 13th of 20fn, 22rn to St Denis’s Well 10.2 NAV 19 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR89 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 89L 13th of 14fn, 19rn to Great Island 11.4 GOW 30 SEP 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 50yds Hvy

9 LAKOMET OF SAINTS (FR) (164)

B g Helmet (AUS) - Lakota Treaty Owner: Miracle Cure Syndicate Colours: J P Flavin Trainer: Form: Breeder: S C E A Haras Sc Each-way chance on his Wexford fourth in May but poor in both codes subsequently

Darragh O’Keeffe ROYAL BLUE, white spots, white cap, royal blue spots 98u460(TStrap)

Lakomet Of Saints (FR) — Handicap Rating 88 8/1 HR89 D.E. Mullins 11.8 (TS) 40L 11th of 13 to Globetrottersivola (FR) 11.0 KILB 12 AUG 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld 25/1 HR72 C.D. Hayes 10.4 98L last of 6 to Dark Note (GB) 10.1 TRAM 11 JUL 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 5/1 HR89 D.E. Mullins 11.8 6L hd 2 1/2L 4th to Away To Milan 11.12 WEX 31 MAY 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld

10 BACKFROMTHERACES (12)

B f Yeats - Royal Jubilee (FR) Owner: Rath To Racing Syndicate Colours: Trainer: P J Rothwell Breeder: Liam Gavin Form: Moves into handicap company for the first time and could be dangerous to dismiss Backfromtheraces — Handicap Rating 87 200/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.10 58L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Implicit (FR) 10.13 CLON 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy 250/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.8 69L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Boldog (FR) 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy 150/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 39L 9th of 16fn, 17rn to Only By Night 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft

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Conor Owens (7) LIGHT BLUE, yellow stars, striped sleeves, light blue cap, yellow stars 59-88

11 BILLABLE GRANT (77)

B g Watar - Coleta Owner: Pamela Ballantine Colours: Trainer: C A McBratney Breeder: Dermot Day Form: Worth noting he caused a shock here once before, but others hold stronger claims

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Michael Molloy (7) ROYAL BLUE, pink epaulettes, striped sleeves & cap 09899p-

Billable Grant 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C — Handicap Rating 87 28/1 HR91 A.P. Heskin 11.11 p.u. in race won by Glenabo Bridge 10.7 FAIR 7 NOV 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Hvy 11/1 HR95 G. Brouder 11.9 (BK) 18L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Goodie Girl 11.8 DWNP 18 JUN 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 65yds Gd 28/1 HR98 G. Brouder 11.5 (TS) 25L 9th of 12 to Kelly’s Birr 10.12 DWNP 5 MAY 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 180yds Yld

12 DIVILABOTHER (28)

Gr g Markaz - Rockabout Owner: Philippa Scott Colours: Trainer: Thomas Coyle (R) Breeder: Mr J Connolly Form: Has took on some fair sorts in maidens and may improve for going handicapping here

Carl Millar (7) MAROON & DARK GREEN DIAMONDS, maroon sleeves, dark green star on cap 000-

Divilabother — Handicap Rating 87 200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 57L 19th of 21fn, 23rn to King Of Kingsfield 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld 250/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 42L 11th of 15 to Fascile Mode 11.12 PUN 11 OCT 23 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 200/1 B.W. Harvey 11.9 38L 11th of 16fn, 18rn to Toto Too 11.12 NAV 16 SEP 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 120yds Yld

13 SHANA CLOON (23)

B f Shirocco (GER) - Booley Bay Owner: T P Ward Colours: Gavin Cromwell Trainer: Form: Breeder: Mr D O’Connor Placed off this mark the last twice and the stables number one on jockey bookings

Keith Donoghue LIGHT BLUE, grey epaulettes, quartered cap 740034-

Shana Cloon — Handicap Rating 87 7/1 HR87 P.M. O’Brien 11.6 1/2L 1 1/4L 13L 4th to Billy Lee Swagger 11.6 PUN 31 DEC 23 22rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 159yds Hvy 25/1 HR87 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 9L 7L 3rd to Kalanisi Dubh 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 43yds Hvy 22/1 HR88 S.W. Flanagan 11.6 24L 10th of 17fn, 20rn to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy

14 SPECIAL PROTECTOR (40)

B Br f The Gurkha - Special Assignment (USA) Owner: Sweet Briar Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Eoin Doyle Breeder: Special Assignment Syndicate Form: Things have yet to click over hurdles but difficult to dismiss given her Flat form

Conor Brassil (5) ORANGE & BLACK QUARTERED, orange & white hooped sleeves, purple & orange striped cap 325420-

Special Protector — Handicap Rating 87 8/1 HR88 Mr D. Doyle 11.11 15L 10th of 17 to Cristiano Marealdo 11.8 NAAS 14 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 7/2 HR47 M.W Hassett 8.5 1/2L 2nd to Grann’s Boy 8.13 GAL 30 OCT 23 17rn hcp (47-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 100/30Fav HR47 R.P. Whelan 8.13 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Rough And Tough 8.10 GOW 16 OCT 23 16rn hcp (47-65)1m 1f 100yds Hvy

15 GLENABBEY (198)

B g Milan (GB) - Brochrua Owner: Michael J Ward Colours: Trainer: John Neilan (R) Breeder: Michael Ward Form: Hasn’t been competitive in maiden company but may well improve now handicapping

Diarmuid Moloney (7) LIGHT BLUE, pink spots, pink sleeves, pink spots on cap f/-0070-

Glenabbey — Handicap Rating 86 100/1 HR87 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 95L last of 13fn, 15rn to Bukhill 11.5 SLGO 9 JUL 23 mdn hdl 2m 194yds Gd 125/1 C.P. McNamara 11.12 57L last of 7fn, 8rn to Feronily 11.12 LIM 26 MAR 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 300/1 D. Moloney 11.5 37L 16th of 20fn, 21rn to Bialystok 11.12 NAAS 26 FEB 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 109yds Yld

16 PANA TO MILAN (11)

Br f Sageburg - Simple Milan Owner: Leave Him Alone Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Michael Winters Breeder: Maurice Stack Form: Cheekpieces fitted for the first time and she has an each-way chance at least

Liam McKenna (5) WHITE, orange cross of lorraine, emerald green sleeves, white cap, orange star p9035-8 (CPiece)

Pana To Milan 1 N.H. win €3,900.00 — Handicap Rating 86 7/1 HR87 D.J Gilligan 10.6 13L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to American Money 11.7 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 24yds Sft 11/1 HR88 L.A. McKenna 10.9 10L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Money Heist 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR88 L.A. McKenna 11.2 1 1/4L 12L 3rd to Kings Halo 11.12 TRAM 28 NOV 23 12rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 100yds Sft

17 MEOULFLOWER (25)

B f Fast Company - Littlemissara Owner: John Eugene McGuinness Colours: P Cluskey Trainer: Breeder: Peter & Sarah Fortune Form: Likely to be a big price on handicap debut today and a watching brief is advised

Meoulflower — Handicap Rating 84 150/1 Thomas Reilly 10.12 52L 12th of 14 to Aghmorough Bridge 11.5 LIM 29 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 250/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0 43L 12th of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 300/1 Thomas Reilly 10.11 69L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Zefiro Dodville (FR) 11.12 here 10 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft

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Thomas Reilly (7) EMERALD GREEN, yellow stars, emerald green sleeves, em.green cap, white star 09f000-

18 O’FAOLAINS GLORY (11)

B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Kiltipford Lady Owner: Glory Hunters Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue Breeder: Thomas Phelan Form: Jack Kennedy is an interesting jockey booking and worth a market check at least

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Jack Kennedy DARK BLUE, light blue star, light blue armlet, white cap 70686-0

O’Faolains Glory — Handicap Rating 80 16/1 HR80 C. Stone-Walsh 10.8 29L 14th of 21 to Simply Shabra 11.0 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 8/1 HR80 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.10 17L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Star Official 12.0 THU 19 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)1m 7f 202yds Sft 20/1 HR81 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.11 25L 8th of 12fn, 18rn to Ragin Cajun 11.2 LIST 22 SEP 23 hcp hdl (80-95)3m Yld/Sft

19 OUTDOOR MOZZY (40)

B f Morozov (USA) - Outdoor Heather Owner: Martin J Molloy Colours: P J Rothwell Trainer: Form: Breeder: Andrew Pierce Has been running well off this mark and likely to give another good account today

Miss P Elvin (7) ROYAL BLUE, yellow sash & sleeves, royal blue cap 609364(TStrap)

Outdoor Mozzy — Handicap Rating 80 10/1 HR80 Miss P. Elvin 11.5 (TS) nk 4 1/2L hd 4th to Tuckmill 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 10/1 HR80 Miss P. Elvin 10.6 (TS) 5 3/4L 6th of 15 to Duke Otto 11.9 THU 2 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 13yds Sft 9/1 HR80 Miss P. Elvin 10.6 (TS) 1 3/4L 7L 3rd to Star Official 12.0 THU 19 OCT 23 12rn hcp hdl (80-95)1m 7f 202yds Sft

20 PERFECT ARCH (8)

B g Dawn Approach - Willow Beck (GB) Owner: Stephen McConville Colours: Trainer: Form: Stephen McConville (R) Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud Dropping back in trip will likely suit, but others arrive with more obvious claims

Daire James McConville (7) RED & WHITE STRIPES, red sleeves, white cap 0p78-u0 (Blinkers)

Perfect Arch — Handicap Rating 80 40/1 HR80 Anna McGuinness 10.0 (CP) 33L 10th of 13 to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.10 PUN 15 JAN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 205yds Sft Daire McConville 10.11 (CP) u.r. in race won by Follow Charlie 11.0 AYR 2 JAN 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Hvy 20/1 HR80 Miss A. McGuinness 11.3 (CP) 14L 8th of 17 to Cristiano Marealdo 11.8 NAAS 14 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft

RESERVES

21 SUNDRENCHED (11)

Br g Teofilo - Eastern Appeal Owner: Michael Dunlop Colours: Trainer: J J Lambe Breeder: Glashare House Stud Form: Hasn’t kicked on since his Ayr success. Probably best watched if lining up today

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ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, royal blue sleeves, yellow diamonds on cap p1-p00-0 (C,T)

Sundrenched 2 N.H. wins €11,145.00 — Handicap Rating 94 150/1 HR97 S. O’Callaghan 11.0 (TS) 90L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to American Money 11.7 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 24yds Sft 125/1 HR100 Anna McGuinness 11.5 (TS) last of 15fn, 16rn to Butty O Brien 11.2 NAV 17 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Sft 100/1 HR102 Miss A. McGuinness 9.12 (TS) last of 20 to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 11.2 FAIR 2 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 165yds Sft

Blinkers worn by No. 20. C,T worn by No. 21. CPiece worn by No. 6, No. 8, No. 16. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 7, No. 9, No. 19.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Always Enchanting (GB), 5/1 Cramers Valley, Shana Cloon, 15/2 Outdoor Mozzy, 8/1 Coco Kolada, 12/1 Earlofbrackenstown, Juke Box Rock, 14/1 O’Faolains Glory, 16/1 Pana To Milan, 20/1 Superdermo, 25/1 Breagagh, Lakomet Of Saints (FR), Special Protector, 33/1 Backfromtheraces, Billable Grant, Glenabbey, 50/1 Moneynabane, Divilabother, Meoulflower, Perfect Arch No corresponding race.

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DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Cramers Valley

Win: ALWAYS ENCHANTING

ALWAYS ENCHANTING won easily under today’s rider at Clonmel last time and a 9lb rise probably won’t be enough to anchor her if arriving in the same mood. Cramers Valley was touched off when fitted with first-time cheekpieces at Naas and he warrants respect with those applied again, while Shana Cloon would appear to be Gavin Cromwell’s main hope and can’t be ruled out.

Coco Kolada also holds claims for Karl Thornton and Donagh Meyler.

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A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 125 or less.

About 2 miles 115 yards. €166.50 to enter, €18.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 3lbs. Penalties - Performances in steeplechases before 18th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 114 1lb extra.

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About Two Miles and 115 Yards (3,300 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE

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1 ASK ANYTHING (28)

B g Ask (GB) - Maghanns Pride Owner: Macatwi Partnership Colours: Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form: Breeder: Mr T Cassidy He will have to show the pace for this trip, having won over further last month

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Keith Donoghue

Ask Anything 2 N.H. wins €15,635.00 C 15/8Fav K.E Buckley 11.9 won 3/4L 3/4L from Joshua Webb 11.7 and Jumping Jet 11.5 here 26 DEC 23 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 11/8Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Henn See (FR) 11.12 CLON 7 DEC 23 8rn beg.ch 2m 180yds Hvy 4/1Fav HR109 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 3/4L 2nd to Harvard Guy (GB) 11.8 NAV 18 NOV 23 17rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft/Hvy

2 IRISH BLAZE (28)

B g Imperial Monarch - Run Cat Owner: Pony Sopranos Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Cian Collins Breeder: Martin Keating Form: A key player on the back of an excellent debut for new connections at Limerick

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Carl Millar (7) EMERALD GREEN, yellow cross sashes, dark blue sleeves, white stars, white cap, red star 134302(Hood)

Irish Blaze 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 — Handicap Rating 122 15/2 HR122 C.P. Millar 11.2 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to The King Of Prs 11.9 LIM 26 DEC 23 6rn nov.ch 2m 1f 160yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR118 C.P. Millar 10.11 (H) 29L 11th of 16fn, 20rn to Fortunedefortunata 11.5 NAV 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR122 C.P. Millar 11.4 (H) 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Dont Go Yet 11.2 here 10 NOV 23 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Sft

3 CAPTAINS NEPHEW (26)

Ch g Mahler (GB) - Drumbug Owner: T J Doran Colours: Trainer: P J Rothwell Form: Breeder: Mr Brendan Nolan This represents a drop in grade following a respectable effort in a strong handicap

Darragh O’Keeffe EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red star on cap 053813(TStrap)

Captains Nephew 2 N.H. wins €14,455.00 — Handicap Rating 121 9/4Fav HR120 Mr T. Power Roche 10.2 (TS) 3 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Happy Dreams (FR) 9.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 12rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 3f 100yds Hvy 3/1Fav HR111 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.11 (TS) won 7L 7L from Kilashee 9.11 and Midnight It Is (GB) 11.12 CLON 7 DEC 23 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 191yds Hvy 12/1 HR118 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.4 (TS) 20L 8th of 11 to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.3 here 11 NOV 23 hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m 190yds Sft

4 HURRICANE CLIFF (318)

B g Canford Cliffs - Petit Moselle Owner: Molesworth Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Breeder: Philip Blake & Rodger O’ Dwyer Form: A difficult task awaits on his first start since last March and has work to do

Hurricane Cliff 1 flat win €6,490.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 33/1 H. Morgan 11.9 (TS) fell in race won by Ain’t That A Shame 11.12 GOW 11 MAR 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 9/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 26L 6th of 13fn, 16rn to Grandero Bello (FR) 11.12 GOW 18 FEB 23 beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR126 M.P. O’Connor 11.3 (CP) (TS) 28L 10th of 13 to New Ross 10.0 THU 18 DEC 22 hcp hdl 1m 7f 111yds Yld

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Rachael Blackmore ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap 5-690-6f-

5 BLEU D’ENFER (FR) (28)

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Quesotho Royale (FR) Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Colours: Trainer: S R B Crawford Breeder: M Frederic Duvivier & M Gilles Defontaine Form: The return to fences looks a good move and this may be an ideal opportunity

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Daryl Jacob EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 402922(TStrap)

Bleu D’enfer (FR) 11/4 HR113 Ben Bromley 11.5 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to The Other Mozzie 11.9 here 26 DEC 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Sft 6/1 D.A. Jacob 11.5 (TS) 4L 2nd to Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 11.5 PUN 16 NOV 23 8rn nov.ch 1m 7f 131yds Sft Daryl Jacob 11.5 (TS) 28L 9th of 10 to Whodini 11.0 AYR 4 NOV 23 hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 110yds Gd /Sft

6 DEPLOYED (28)

B g Mahler (GB) - Brook Style Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Colours: Gordon Elliott Trainer: Breeder: J Mulcahy Form: He has shown very little in three starts over fences and this looks beyond him

Danny Gilligan (5) MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star 1f//-65f6-

Deployed 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 40/1 Sam Ewing 11.5 85L last of 6 to The King Of Prs 11.9 LIM 26 DEC 23 nov.ch 2m 1f 160yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 fell in race won by Il Etait Temps (FR) 11.12 THU 30 NOV 23 10rn beg.ch 2m 2f 91yds Yld 8/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 28L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 11.5 PUN 16 NOV 23 nov.ch 1m 7f 131yds Sft

7 IVAR THE BONELESS (37)

Br g Soldier Of Fortune - Theionlady Owner: Seven Eight Seven Partnership Colours: Trainer: R K Watson Breeder: Mr S Gorman Form: He was never involved on his stable debut at Navan and unlikely to figure in this

Donagh Meyler WHITE & ORANGE HOOPS, orange cap, white star 844/-440- (H,T)

Ivar The Boneless 40/1 HR97 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 (H) (TS) 26L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Butty O Brien 11.2 NAV 17 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Sft 9/2 K.E Buckley 11.10 ns 4 1/4L 10L 4th to Glorytogod Tom 11.5 WEX 17 NOV 23 12rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Hvy 11/8Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 6 1/2L 7L 2 3/4L 4th to Our Uncle Jack 11.12 TRAM 12 OCT 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

8 RUMOROSO (GB) (38)

Br g Rip Van Winkle - Enchufla (GB) Owner: Mrs Orla Cleary-O’Kane Colours: Trainer: Form: C A McBratney Breeder: Fittocks Stud & Partners Failing to complete on two of his three chase starts leaves a lot to be desired

YELLOW, white sleeves, red cap 931/-f9p-

A P Heskin

Rumoroso (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 200/1 A.P. Heskin 11.12 p.u. in race won by Sa Fureur 11.12 FAIR 16 DEC 23 12rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Hvy 150/1 A.P. Heskin 11.12 (TS) 83L last of 9fn, 10rn to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.12 FAIR 24 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 110yds Sft/Hvy 200/1 A.P. Heskin 11.12 (TS) fell in race won by Facile Vega 11.12 NAV 18 NOV 23 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

H,T worn by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Irish Blaze, 11/4 Captains Nephew, 10/3 Ask Anything, Bleu D’enfer (FR), 16/1 Hurricane Cliff, Deployed, 20/1 Ivar The Boneless, 50/1 Rumoroso (GB) 2023 - 1st Limerick Lace 2nd Irish Blaze 3rd Chameron (FR) (4 min. 7.7 sec.)

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DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Irish Blaze

Win: BLEU D’ENFER

An encouraging second when switched to hurdles here last month, BLEU D’ENFER had previously shown up well over the larger obstacles at Punchestown and this looks like a fine opportunity to get off the mark. The drop in trip may not be ideal for Ask Anything, having scored over further here last month, while Irish Blaze should be able to build on a strong runner-up effort on stable debut at Limerick. Returned to novice chase company, Captains Nephew is taken to be thereabouts as well.

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SIXTH RACE: 3.30P.M. THE ASPALL HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €10,000 (0-95) Race 6 Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-95. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 100 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Handicaps calculated 18th January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €5900, Second: €2000, Third: €1000, Fourth: €500, Fifth: €300, Sixth: €200.

About Two Miles and Four Furlongs 100 Yards (4,075 metres)

TRIFECTA RACE

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1 ST DENIS’S WELL (3)

Ch g Famous Name (GB) - Annie Greene (inc. 7lb ex.)

Owner: Declans Bar Syndicate Colours: Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue Breeder: Mr Andrew McNally Form: He commands respect turned out quickly under a penalty, with improvement likely

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Jack Kennedy MAROON, maroon & light blue check sleeves, light blue cap 9p145-1 (TStrap)

St Denis’s Well 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 98 13/2 HR91 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 (TS) won 3L 6L from Starlight Cato 10.6 and Fox Le Bel (FR) 10.7 NAV 20 JAN 13rn hcp chse (0-102)3m Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR92 Caragh Monaghan 10.11 (TS) 10L 5th of 14 to Another Ocana 11.2 LIM 29 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f Hvy 13/2 HR92 Caragh Monaghan 11.3 (TS) 3 1/4L 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Gamigin 11.3 here 26 DEC 23 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Sft

2 SOLDIER OF HONOUR (25)

B g Soldier of Fortune - Delta Forty (GB) Owner: Conor Dolan Colours: Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy Breeder: Thomas Mulhern Form: Has time to do better over the larger obstacles, but others are preferred today

7

11

11 (165)

11

9 (163)

Gary Noonan (5) RED, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, red cap 3-3678p(CPiece)

Soldier Of Honour — Handicap Rating 92 10/1 HR93 G.B. Noonan 10.7 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Bushmans Pass 10.12 LIM 29 DEC 23 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 120yds Hvy 200/1 G.B. Noonan 11.7 74L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.12 THU 23 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 6f Yld 250/1 T. Joseph Kelly 11.5 42L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Quilixios (GB) 11.12 LIM 22 OCT 23 beg.ch 2m 3f Sft

3 FINNIANS ROW (28)

B g Famous Name (GB) - High Kicker Owner: Anne McCartan & Frances Smyth Colours: Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Breeder: Tom Howard Form: On a workable mark should he rediscover some form, so he’s worth considering

8

Michael Molloy (7) YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, royal blue stars on sleeves, quartered cap 501389(C,T)

Finnians Row 1 N.H. win €8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 90 14/1 HR90 M.J. Molloy 10.11 (CP) (TS) 16L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to Eagle Terrace (GB) 11.2 here 26 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft 16/1 HR92 C.D. Maxwell 10.13 (V) (TS) 19L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Mcgrath From Clune 10.13 THU 23 NOV 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 91yds Yld 9/2Fav HR92 C.D. Maxwell 11.5 (V) (TS) 7L 4L 3rd to Itsalonglongroad (GB) 11.1 TRAM 12 OCT 23 10rn hcp chse (0-102)1m 7f 110yds Hvy

4 IVANE (FR) (40)

B g Network (GER) - Uvanana (FR) Owner: Kieran Clarke Colours: Trainer: Ciaran Murphy Breeder: E A R L Trinquet, M Marc Trinquet & M Olivier Trinquet Form: Recorded a hurdles win at Galway in October, and he’s of interest now sent chasing

6

6 (160)

Eoin Walsh PURPLE, mauve epaulettes & sleeves, mauve & purple striped cap 641867(Visor)

Ivane (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 87 11/2 HR88 Ms C. Skerry 11.9 (CP) 12L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Tuckmill 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 7/1 HR88 E. Walsh 11.4 (CP) 7 1/4L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.6 TRAM 28 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 5/2Fav HR88 A.P. Heskin 11.7 (CP) 14L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Petit Dejeuner 11.3 LIM 21 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy

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5 ONE OF US IS LYING (11)

Gr g Doyen - Meetmeatthemoon Owner: Neill McCluskey Colours: Trainer: Form: Neill McCluskey (R) Breeder: N T McCluskey He arrives with something to prove and might be best watched on this occasion

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11

5 (159)

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11

4 (158)

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11

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11

2 (156)

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1 (155)

J J Slevin BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap 80ppf-5 (TStrap)

One Of Us Is Lying — Handicap Rating 86 250/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.9 (TS) last of 5 to Quilixios (GB) 11.8 NAAS 12 JAN nov.ch 2m Sft 200/1 T.P. Harney 11.5 (TS) fell in race won by Ask Anything 11.9 here 26 DEC 23 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 200/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Sa Fureur 11.12 FAIR 16 DEC 23 12rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Hvy

6 CULLENWAINE (40)

Ch g Golden Lariat (USA) - Stability Treaty Owner: James Guilfoyle Colours: P J Rothwell Trainer: Breeder: Fintan Farrell Form: Showed a glimmer of ability on his chasing debut, and he is one to consider

Simon Torrens RED & BLACK QUARTERED, red sleeves, black star on cap 885299(CPiece)

Cullenwaine — Handicap Rating 85 14/1 HR85 S.D. Torrens 10.11 (CP) 17L 9th of 14fn, 16rn to Money Heist 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR85 S.D. Torrens 11.4 (CP) 28L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Star Official 12.0 THU 19 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)1m 7f 202yds Sft 8/1 HR84 S.D. Torrens 11.3 (CP) 6L 2nd to Morricone 11.1 DWNP 15 SEP 23 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Sft

7 LAND JET (58)

B g Jet Away (GB) - None The Wiser Owner: Douglas Taylor Colours: Trainer: Peter Maher Breeder: Richard Walsh Form: Third in his sole point-to-point and is bred to appreciate the switch to chasing

Sean O’Keeffe DARK BLUE, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap 8-31-30-p-

Land Jet 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 85 50/1 HR87 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 p.u. in race won by Bob Cigar 11.11 PUN 26 NOV 23 17rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 100yds Sft 50/1 HR93 D. Meyler 10.12 55L 14th of 20fn, 22rn to Jungle Prose 12.0 PUN 19 NOV 22 hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld (PtoP) 2/1FF P A King 3rd to Meetmeatthearch QUAKERSTOWN 17-APR-22 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

8 THEBLAZEN QUEEN (12)

Ch f Soldier of Fortune - Mullagh Abu Owner: R Dunne Colours: Trainer: M O Quigley Breeder: Mr R Dunne Form: Needs to improve, but the first-time cheekpieces could give her that added boost

Ben Kennedy (7) RED & YELLOW DIAMONDS, red sleeves, quartered cap 34677-f (CPiece)

Theblazen Queen — Handicap Rating 85 80/1 HR86 B.P. Kennedy 10.1 fell in race won by Money Heist 12.0 CLON 11 JAN 10rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 9yds Hvy 100/1 HR88 R.J. Condon 10.2 49L 7th of 8fn, 13rn to Chainofconsequence 10.0 LIM 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 160yds Sft/Hvy 200/1 C.M. Quirke 11.0 50L 7th of 11 to Riaan 11.12 WEX 11 AUG 23 beg.ch 2m 3f 170yds Yld

9 DA BIG FELLA (25)

B g Gold Well (GB) - Shuil Dara Owner: Mrs Valerie Courtney Colours: Eamon Courtney Trainer: Breeder: Mrs V Courtney Form: A close second in the returning cheekpieces three starts ago; could land a blow

10

P J O’Hanlon (3) BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, black sleeves, black cap 3042p5(CPiece)

Da Big Fella 1 N.H. win €3,900.00 — Handicap Rating 83 15/2 HR85 Sam Ewing 10.4 (TS) 31L 5th of 6fn, 11rn to Bushmans Pass 10.12 LIM 29 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 120yds Hvy 9/2 HR85 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.11 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Baldur’s Gate 11.3 PUN 16 NOV 23 11rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 157yds Sft 7/1 HR82 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.12 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 11.11 GAL 29 OCT 23 9rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 111yds Hvy

10 ROCCONROCKALL (618)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Soul Mate Owner: Jason Kennedy Colours: Trainer: Donal Commins (R) Breeder: Mrs E J O’Grady Form: On target between the flags when last seen, and a market check is advised today

Conor Brassil (5) ROYAL BLUE, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green seams on sleeves, yellow cap 75p0-31/(C,T)

Rocconrockall — Handicap Rating 82 (PtoP) 6/4FF J W Hannon won 4L 6L from Koyote and Alloverafiver BALLINDENISK 15-MAY-22 6r Wnr of Two 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 2/1FF S J P Baragry 3rd to Doubtcha Mossy Boy DROMAHANE 03-APR-22 12r7f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft 12/1 HR91 T. Ryan 10.13 57L 11th of 12fn, 16rn to Mister Bells 11.7 LIM 18 MAY 21 hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 160yds Gd

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11 I DON’T GET IT (11)

B g Stowaway (GB) - Sharps Express Owner: Neill McCluskey Colours: Trainer: Form: Neill McCluskey (R) Breeder: Ms E Mallon He’ll need to improve on what he’s shown so far over fences and others appeal more

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0 (154)

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9 (149)

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7 (147)

Jack Gilligan (7) BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap 53607-0 (Blinkers)

I Don’t Get It 3 N.H. wins €18,585.00 C — Handicap Rating 81 33/1 HR109 P. Byrnes 12.0 (BK) last of 17fn, 18rn to American Money 11.7 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 24yds Sft 7/1 HR81 T.P. Harney 10.2 (CP) 15L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Eagle Terrace (GB) 11.2 here 26 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft 40/1 HR111 P. Byrnes 11.5 (BK) 95L last of 17 to Harvard Guy (GB) 11.8 NAV 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft/Hvy

12 ELTICO (28)

B g Gold Well (GB) - Kilroosty Owner: Charles Black Colours: Trainer: James H Black (R) Breeder: H Kidd Form: Has struggled for form of late, and he will need much more if he’s to be involved

Gavin Brouder (5) BLACK, red hoop, red sleeves, red cap, black spots p0-070-p- (TStrap)

Eltico — Handicap Rating 80 50/1 HR81 G. Brouder 10.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by Eagle Terrace (GB) 11.2 here 26 DEC 23 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft 16/1 HR83 J.G. Gilligan 11.2 (TS) 65L 18th of 21fn, 22rn to Little Mixup 12.6 PUN 31 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 100yds Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR83 I.J. Power 11.2 (TS) 12L 7th of 14fn, 18rn to Light Heidi 11.0 LIM 7 APR 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Gd

13 MONOXIDE (GB) (11)

B g Galileo - Breathe (FR) Owner: Neill McCluskey Colours: Neill McCluskey (R) Trainer: Form: Breeder: Niarchos Family He’s shown promise over fences previously. Not ruled out in a first-time visor

Philip Byrnes (5) BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap u6266-0 (V,T)

Monoxide (GB) 1 flat win €6,285.20 — Handicap Rating 76 66/1 HR80 Anna McGuinness 10.6 (BK) (TS) 47L 19th of 21 to Simply Shabra 11.0 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft Adam Wedge 10.13 (CP) (TS) 18L 6th of 8 to Libor Lad (GB) 10.11 UTTOXETER 26 NOV 23 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 207yds Sft 8/1 HR80 D.E. Mullins 10.8 (CP) (TS) 14L 6th of 8 to Sea The Sunset (GB) 10.13 DWNP 6 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 165yds Sft

14 GLEN ALI (12)

B f Califet (FR) - Glen Eile Owner: Ms Claire O’Connell Colours: Trainer: Form: Ms Claire O’Connell Breeder: Ms Claire O’Connell Hopes look pinned on the return to further unlocking some improvement; needs more

9

Patrick M O’Brien (7) YELLOW, black sleeves, black cap, yellow star 056pp-f

Glen Ali — Handicap Rating 74 250/1 HR74 P.M. O’Brien 9.7 fell in race won by Money Heist 12.0 CLON 11 JAN 10rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 9yds Hvy 66/1 HR79 P.M. O’Brien 10.9 p.u. in race won by Faith Loving (FR) 11.8 FAIR 7 NOV 23 8rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy Harry Cobden 10.10 p.u. in race won by Thunder In Milan 11.0 PERTH 27 SEP 23 9rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 20yds Sft

Blinkers worn by No. 11. C,T worn by No. 3, No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 6, No. 8, No. 9.

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 12. V,T worn by No. 13. Visor worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 St Denis’s Well, 11/2 Da Big Fella, 6/1 Ivane (FR), Cullenwaine, 15/2 Finnians Row, Rocconrockall, 10/1 Soldier Of Honour, 20/1 I Don’t Get It, Monoxide (GB), 25/1 One Of Us Is Lying, Land Jet, Theblazen Queen, Eltico, Glen Ali 2023 - 1st Wee Small Hours 2nd Aodhan May 3rd Monoxide (GB) (5 min. 17.2 sec.)

Results 1 .......................................... 2.......................................... 3.......................................... 4.....................................

Distances ......................... Time ..................................

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: Da Big Fella

Win: ST DENIS’S WELL

ST DENIS’S WELL must shoulder a penalty having won on his chasing bow just three days ago but, should the quick turnaround be no issue, he can improve and double his tally. Da Big Fella posted a couple of solid efforts in the returning cheekpieces last season and is fancied to throw down a stern challenge, while the larger obstacles should be more suitable for Peter Maher’s Land Jet and he heads the remainder.

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Abbeville Stud

BREWED IN THE UK

SEVENTH RACE: 4.00P.M. THE MADRÍ EXCEPCIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €14,500 (0-123) Race 7 About Three Miles (4,800 metres)

Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-123. About 3 miles. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.

Handicaps calculated 18th January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8555, Second: €2900, Third: €1450, Fourth: €725, Fifth: €435, Sixth: €290.

TRIFECTA RACE

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Horse

1 HISTORY OF FASHION (51)

B g Mustameet (USA) - Riverside Fashion Owner: Don’t Hold Me Back Syndicate Colours: Trainer: P A Fahy Breeder: James J Whelan Form: Improved when second in a Listed race at Fairyhouse last month and is a big player

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12

0 (168)

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11

13 (167)

9

11

11 (165)

7

11

10 (164)

Richard Condon (5) ROYAL BLUE, yellow triple diamond, yellow stars on sleeves, dark green cap, white diamonds 3p6p52-

History Of Fashion 1 N.H. win €8,555.00 CD — Handicap Rating 121 25/1 HR116 R.J. Condon 9.9 (CP) 3L 2nd to Street Value 10.6 FAIR 3 DEC 23 18rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 5f 130yds Sft 40/1 HR117 R.J. Condon 11.4 (CP) 18L 5th of 14 to Clonmeen 10.11 here 11 NOV 23 Ext hcp chse 3m Sft 25/1 HR120 M.M. McDonagh 9.11 p.u. in race won by Sir Bob 10.2 CK 5 NOV 23 14rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Sft

2 DAILY PRESENT (59)

B g Mahler (GB) - Another Present Owner: DKCR Partnership Colours: Trainer: Paul Nolan Breeder: Thistletown Stud Form: Faced a stiff test latest and the first-time tongue-tie could prompt improvement

Sean O’Keeffe WHITE, large brown spots, brown sleeves, white spots, white cap, brown spots 11p-477(TStrap)

Daily Present 2 N.H. wins €17,110.00 — Handicap Rating 120 100/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 78L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 PUN 25 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft 28/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 55L 7th of 9 to Grangeclare West 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 15/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 1/2L 26L 21L 4th to Affordale Fury 11.12 GAL 29 OCT 23 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Hvy

3 JOSHUA WEBB (28)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady of Appeal Owner: J Kernohan Trainer: Noel Meade Breeder: J O’Connor Placed three times over fences and can go well if returning to 3m suits him

Colours: Form:

Liam McKenna (5) MAROON, white stars, striped cap 258-022(CPiece)

Joshua Webb 2 N.H. wins €12,990.00 — Handicap Rating 118 8/1 HR116 L.A. McKenna 11.7 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Ask Anything 11.9 here 26 DEC 23 13rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 40/1 HR114 J.C. Gainford 11.12 5 1/2L 2nd to Meetingofthewaters 11.12 CK 26 NOV 23 14rn beg.ch 2m 5f Sft 12/1 HR116 J.W. Kennedy 11.8 35L 11th of 14 to Clonmeen 10.11 here 11 NOV 23 Ext hcp chse 3m Sft

4 POSITIVE THINKER (38)

B g Ocovango (GB) - Clip Her Tail Colours: Owner: Michael J McDonagh Trainer: Michael J McDonagh Breeder: P Brogan Form: Lots to like after a near miss last time. A big player despite the 4lb higher mark

Mr A P Ryan (7) EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap 621132-

Positive Thinker 3 N.H. wins €21,830.00 D — Handicap Rating 117 11/4Fav HR113 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.11 s/hd 2nd to Emancipator 10.4 FAIR 16 DEC 23 9rn hcp chse 3m 68yds Hvy 2/1Fav HR110 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.7 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Union Park (FR) 10.5 CK 26 NOV 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 6/5Fav HR102 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.11 won 1 1/4L 31L from Mont Saint Vincent (FR) 11.8 and Robyndeglory 12.0 LIM 22 OCT 23 13rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Sft/Hvy

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5 YOUNG DEV (9)

Gr g Fracas - Sagarich (FR) Owner: Liam Mulryan Colours: Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Breeder: Mr E Mulryan Form: Stays well and commands respect having won off the same mark before now

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9 (163)

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2 (156)

9

10

9 (149)

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7 (147)

Daniel King (3) RED, yellow cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark green cap 081-86-3

Young Dev 6 N.H. wins €42,186.50 D — Handicap Rating 116 13/2 HR119 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.3 6L 15L 3rd to Hardwired 10.1 PUN 14 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 148yds Sft 22/1 HR118 Ms H. Phillips 11.9 20L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Cato’s Revenge 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 12/1 HR122 D. King 10.13 41L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Corbetts Cross 11.7 FAIR 14 JAN 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft/Hvy

6 FIVEAFTERMIDNIGHT (25)

B f Getaway (GER) - Monanig Lass Owner: J J Leckey Colours: P J Rothwell Trainer: Breeder: Richard Lynch Form: She is 2-22 over fences and can pick up the pieces if others happen to falter

P J O’Hanlon (3) ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, hooped cap 749042(Blinkers)

Fiveaftermidnight 4 N.H. wins €31,876.50 — Handicap Rating 109 5/1 HR109 S.D. Torrens 10.12 (BK) 4 1/4L 2nd to R’evelyn Pleasure 10.5 LIM 29 DEC 23 5rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Hvy 13/2 HR110 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.0 (CP) 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 6L 4th to Menindee 11.7 ROS 25 SEP 23 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 63yds Hvy 33/1 HR107 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.5 (BK) 17L 10th of 14fn, 16rn to My Design 11.5 GAL 6 AUG 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m 60yds Yld

7 CALA DI VOLPE (FR) (37)

B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Codrina (FR) Owner: Big Five MS Syndicate Trainer: R K Watson Breeder: Gheorghe Codre Lightly raced over the last few years and needs to stage a revival to figure

Colours: Form:

Donagh Meyler BLACK, royal blue epaulettes, striped cap 34p-6-pp- (CPiece)

Cala Di Volpe (FR) — Handicap Rating 102 66/1 HR97 J.S. McGarvey 11.9 p.u. in race won by Butty O Brien 11.2 NAV 17 DEC 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Sft (PtoP) 8/1 M J Sweeney p.u. in race won by John The Spark (GB) MOIRA 28-OCT-23 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy 100/1 Derek McGrath 11.5 (CP) 61L 6th of 15fn, 18rn to Blue Sari (FR) 11.12 GOW 19 FEB 22 beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy

8 MAGNIUM (72)

B g Westerner (GB) - Anshan Bay Owner: Patrick Rabbitt Colours: Trainer: Gordon Elliott Breeder: Mr P Rabbitte Form: Yet to reach a place over fences and the step up in trip also has to be a concern

Sam Ewing WHITE, maroon epaulettes, maroon & white halved sleeves, maroon cap, white diamonds 0p-5p-0f(CPiece)

Magnium 1 N.H. win €7,084.00 — Handicap Rating 100 25/1 HR102 Sam Ewing 11.0 (CP) fell in race won by Chosen Diamond 10.4 NAAS 12 NOV 23 12rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f Sft 50/1 HR104 D.E. Mullins 11.9 55L 13th of 15 to Stealthy Tom 11.9 KILL 15 MAY 23 hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd/Yld 100/1 HR112 J.C. Canavan 11.5 p.u. in race won by Sole Pretender 11.12 BAL 31 MAY 22 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 6. CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 7, No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 History Of Fashion, 7/2 Joshua Webb, Positive Thinker, 5/1 Fiveaftermidnight, 8/1 Daily Present, 10/1 Young Dev, 16/1 Magnium, 25/1 Cala Di Volpe (FR) 2023 - 1st Angels Dawn 2nd Ballykeel 3rd Arverne (FR) (6 min. 32.3 sec.)

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Results 1 .......................................... 2.......................................... 3.......................................... 4.....................................

Distances ......................... Time ..................................

DOWN ROYAL FORM GUIDE

Next Best: History Of Fashion

Win: POSITIVE THINKER

This represents a drop in both class and trip for History Of Fashion and he must be considered, with Richard Condon easing his burden of top-weight courtesy of his 5lb claim. However, POSITIVE THINKER is ideally suited to a 3m test and, with ground conditions very much in his favour, the Michael McDonagh-trained gelding edges the vote with a 4lb higher mark looking a fair assessment following his short-head second at Fairyhouse last month. Joshua Webb also boasts respectable form over this distance and cannot be ruled out.

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