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Monday 5th May 2025
TODAY’S OFFICIALS
Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT27 5RW T:0044(0)2892621256 E:info@downroyal.com
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Receiver of Entries Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare
Stakeholder Horse Racing Ireland
Hon. Medical Officers
Veterinary Surgeons
Manager
Assistant Manager
Raceday Stewards
Clerk of the Course
Clerk of the Scales
Clerical Assistant
Starter
Judge
Handicapper
Stewards Secretary
Medical Officer
Veterinary Officer
Veterinary Assistants
Security Officer
Dr. Victoria McCandless, Dr. Rachel Ross, Dr. Rebecca Gibson
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
Ms. Susan McCartney
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairperson), Dr. Paddy Molony
Mr. P. G. Stewart, Mr. F. G. Fitzsimmons, Mr. A. Ring
Mr. B. Hamilton
Mr. D. Maher
Ms. T. Dewberry
Mr. D. Cullen
Mr. A.L. McKeever
Mr. S. Quinn
Mr. P. Deegan
Dr. V. McCandless
Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
Mr. C. Gordon
Pravha Suite
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ATM Cash Machine is located adjacent to the racecourse office.
We accept sterling in all bars and catering outlets. Some bookmakers accept euro.
In accordance with public safety and animal welfare, no drones may be flown over any part of Down Royal Racecourse or any adjacent areas.
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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.
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Welfare point is located at the Racecourse Office.
A PRIORITY
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
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2 RAGNAR LODBROK (IRE) (25) 7 11 12 (166)
B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Justamemory (FR) Jack Kennedy
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: John Quane
Ragnar Lodbrok 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 Handicap Rating 121
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.
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
1. JOCKEY GRAPHIC
2. SADDLECLOTH NUMBER
3. HORSE NAME
4. SIRE
5. DAM
13. RATING 14. FORM 15. COLOUR DESCRIPTION 16. FORM 17. JOCKEY 12 3 45 67
6. BIRTHPLACE OF HORSE
7. DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
8. AGE
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
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.
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.
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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 four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 1 furlong 79 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 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 8lb Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 5th May, 2024 to 1st May, 2025 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
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1 BIG DEE (368)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Yashila (Indian Haven (GB))
Owner: Sean Maguire
Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
About Two Miles and One Furlong 79 Yards (3,450 metres)
Gary Noonan (5)
Colours: ORANGE, white diamond, orange cap, white diamonds Form: 216-8- (Hood)
Won a bumper here in 2023 and must be respected on his hurdling debut today
Big Dee 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C
50/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 (H) 8th of 10 to Wingmen 11.9 PUN 2 MAY 24 Bumper 2m 94yds Yld 17/2 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 18L 6th of 8 to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 LEP 29 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 15/2 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 won 4L 8L from Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 11.9 and Pay The Tab 11.7 here 11
2 LEABALAND (297) 8 11 12 (166)
Br g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Adatara (Celtic Swing (GB))
Owner: Mrs S Lynch
Trainer: M M Lynch
Breeder: Mrs S Lynch
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles and needs significant improvement
Charlie O’Dwyer (5)
Colours: PURPLE, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green star Form: 52-5470-
Leabaland 3 flat wins €17,995.00 Handicap Rating 93 9/1 HR55 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (BK) 4 1/2L 10th of 13 to Comfort Line 9.11 DUN 12 JUL 24 hcp (47-65)1m Std 125/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.7 31L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Belloccio (FR) 11.12 PUN 21 MAY 24 mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 7/1 HR56 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (BK) 3 3/4L 2 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Suityourselfboss 8.7 DUN 13 APR 24 14rn hcp (47-65)1m Std
DAY
(FR) (178) 4 11 6 (160)
B g Expert Eye (GB) - My Year Is A Day (FR) (King’s Best (USA))
Owner: Ballyboys Partnership
Trainer: A J Martin
Breeder: S A R L De Chambure Haras D’etreham & S A s Ecurie Vivaldi
James Smith (5)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE & DARK BLUE STRIPES, light blue sleeves, white cap
Form: 459783-
Not beaten far on latest Flat outing at Deauville and is interesting for this yard
Day Trader (FR) 2 flat wins €20,000.00
A. Vilchien 8.12 nk hd 3rd to Alpamayo (USA) 9.0 DEAUVILLE 8 NOV 24 9rn 1m 4f 110yds AWT
A MADAMET 8.9 5L 8th of 16 to Nobleman (FR) 8.10 CHANTILLY 15 OCT 24 hcp 1m 1f 110yds Sft
A. Pouchin 9.0 7 1/4L 7th of 15 to Newlook (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 12 SEP 24 hcp 1m 4f Sft /Hvy
BLACK
B g Elvstroem (AUS) - Zariyana (Desert Prince)
Owner: The Ney Partnership
Trainer: Paul Stephen Kiely (R)
Breeder: Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
6 11 4 (158)
Hugh Morgan
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange epaulettes, light blue sleeves, orange armlet, light blue cap, orange star
Form: 4720-31
Winner of a point-to-point and he cannot be overlooked back over hurdles today
Black Soul (PtoP) 5/2FF M J Kenneally won 2 1/2L 15L from Tippin And Tappin and Fairly River RATHCANNON 06-APR-25 11r7f Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 9/4FF J L Gleeson 1 3/4L 3rd to Just Keeps Rolling KNOCKANOHILL 16-MAR-25 5r Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 125/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 56L 13th of 17fn, 18rn to Irancy (FR) 11.12 PUN 15 NOV 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd
B g Yeats - Catleen (Craigsteel (GB))
Owner: Peter Boyd
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Mr P Boyd
6 11 4 (158)
Liam McKenna (5)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, maroon triple diamond, maroon diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamonds Form: 55
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles but not completely ruled out for a shrewd yard
Colvin
50/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 16L 5th of 19 to Zoffman 11.12 NAAS 3 APR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 20/1 Mr S. Connor 10.11 (TS) 14L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Walk On The Beach(disq) 11.9 here 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd
B g Gentlewave - Frangipani Lady (GB) (Milan (GB))
Owner: John Bryson
Trainer: W J Bryson
Breeder: Mrs S A Noott
Yet to place in seven starts and looks well up against it this afternoon
Every River (GB)
28/1 Niall Moore 10.11 41L 8th of 10 to Another Choice 11.12 DWNP 13 JUL 22 mdn hdl 2m 5f 170yds Gd 28/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.0 26L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Dovlator 11.2 here 3 JUN 22 mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd 18/1 Niall Moore 11.5 19L 8th of 17fn, 20rn to Frontline Worker 11.5 PUN 24 MAY 22 mdn hdl 2m 115yds Gd
B g Authorized - Bete A Bon Dieu (FR) (Saint Des Saints (FR))
Owner: Mrs P J Conway
Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
Breeder: Mme P J Conway
Ivybrook (FR) Handicap Rating 113
9 11 4 (158)
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Colours: WHITE & BLACK HOOPS, pink cap Form: p-47878//-
7 11 4 (158)
Niall Moore (5)
Colours: PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap Form: 5-269-76
Finished second here in November and would have every chance if back to that form
16/1 HR110 Niall Moore 11.7 7 3/4L 6th of 20 to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 11.12 NAAS 23 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 P.M. O’Brien 11.5 34L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Ballybow 11.12 NAAS 26 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy 3/1 P.M. O’Brien 10.11 43L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Air Of Entitlement 11.5 here 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 15yds Gd/Yld
5 11 4 (158)
B g Karaktar - Divine Sacree (FR) (Network (GER)) R Deegan
Owner: Paul Nolan
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Breeder: M Christophe Masle
Colours: WHITE, light green star, orange cap Form: 1-2 (Hood)
Point-to-point winner who finished second on his hurdling debut at Naas. Big player
Kara Sacre (FR)
15/2 S.F O’Keeffe 11.12 3 1/4L 2nd to Zoffman 11.12 NAAS 3 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/4FF Derek O’Connor won 6L 3L from Little Beast and Fortunate Fella BALLYCRYSTAL 13-APR-24 8r4f Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy
B g Policy Maker - Presenting Kate (Presenting (GB))
Owner: C Munnelly
Trainer: Paul W Flynn
Breeder: Suzann Mcloughlin
5 11 4 (158)
Ben Kennedy (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, halved sleeves, striped cap
Form: 00
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles and improvement is required if he’s to feature
Killala Bay
200/1 L.A. McKenna 11.10 66L 11th of 13fn, 16rn to Free Flow (USA) 11.8 THU 15 MAR mdn hdl 1m 7f 136yds Gd 150/1 G. Brouder 11.9 last of 19fn, 20rn to Grimaud (FR) 11.12 GOW 8 MAR mdn hdl 2m 30yds Sft/Hvy
B g Califet (FR) - North Star Poly (Presenting (GB))
Owner: Mrs David McBratney
Trainer: C A McBratney
Breeder: James Reeves
5 11 4 (158)
Tom Harney (7)
Colours: RED, yellow sash & sleeves, white cap Form:
Half-brother to Audacious Plan, won three times in chases. Interesting debutant
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sageville (FR) (Sageburg)
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: MME Henri Devin
Unplaced in all five starts and is very difficult to recommend this afternoon
Savant Du Mesnil (FR) Handicap Rating 98
5 11 4 (158)
Ben Bromley (5)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Form: 08-65p (TStrap)
J. J. Slevin 11.5 (TS) p.u in race won by Baratablet 11.8 PERTH 24 APR 9rn hcp hdl (0-115)2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft 33/1 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (TS) 58L 5th of 7fn, 11rn to Toad Hall 11.4 DWNP 30 MAR mdn hdl 2m 5f 185yds Gd 16/1 J.J. Slevin 11.4 (TS) 19L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Walk On The Beach(disq) 11.9
12
(29) 7 11 4 (158)
B g Policy Maker - Dancing Dynamo (Waky Nao (GB)) Kieren Buckley
Owner: Ian Patrick Browne
Trainer: Peter Maher
Breeder: Ian Patrick Browne
Pulled up on debut at Fairyhouse last month and he faces a tough assignment
Head 100/1 S.F O’Keeffe
B g Westerner (GB) - False Note (Accordion)
Owner: Royal’s & Blue Syndicate
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Diarmuid Forde & Donal O’Brien
Colours: PINK, purple epaulettes, purple seams on sleeves, purple star on cap Form: p
5 11 4 (158)
Finn Brickley (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN CHECK Form:
Half-brother to Anchor Man, won over hurdles at 2m6f. Noted debutant for a top yard
14
(FR) (209) 4 10 12 (152)
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Peggy Pierji (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))
Owner: R Stokes
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: S C E A Ecurie Pierre Julienne
Kevin Sexton
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap Form: 66-
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles in France but now debuts for Gordon Elliott
Garnetot (FR)
J. Reveley 10.7 (H) 16L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Musique Maestro (FR) 10.12 AUTEUIL 8 OCT 24 hdl 2m 1f 110yds Hvy N. Gauffenic 10.8 (H) 4 3/4L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Musique Maestro (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL 14 SEP 24 hdl 2m 2f Sft
(-) 6 10 11 (151)
B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Inch Sunset (Zaffaran (USA))
Owner: T J Doran
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Breeder: Mr T Doran
Dylan Robinson
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red star on cap Form:
Full-sister to Dorans Law, won over hurdles at 3m2f. Watch the market on debut
16 MY
(FR) (15) 5 10 11 (151)
B f Anodin - Selimonte (GB) (Camelot (GB))
Owner: Noel Lawlor
Trainer: Peter Fahey
Breeder: Petra Bloodstock Agency
Well beaten on her racecourse debut at Cork and needs much more this afternoon
Colours: PURPLE, white spots Form: 0 My Lady O (FR) 66/1 A.P. Kelly 11.2 28L 11th of 16 to Colonia Victoria (FR) 11.7 CK 20 APR mdn hdl 2m 3f
Mike O’Connor
B f Workforce (GB) - Akiliyna (Holy Roman Emperor) P J O’Hanlon
Owner: Dolty Boyle
Trainer: John Andrew Kinsella
Breeder: Mr C Byrne
Having her first run for a new stable today but is best watched for now
Miss G.
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white hoop, emerald green sleeves, white star on cap Form: p6- (TStrap)
11.4 (TS) 47L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Twentyfourcarrot (GB) 11.4 LIM 19 NOV 24 Bumper 2m Yld
Ch f The Gurkha - Quaich (GB) (Danehill (USA))
Owner: P E Collins
Trainer: P E Collins (R)
Breeder: Coolawn Stud
4
10 5 (145)
Patrick M O’Brien (7)
Colours: BLACK, red chevron, sleeves & cap Form: 00589-p (Hood)
Pulled up on her hurdling debut at Naas but now tries a hood for the first time
Small Bucks
50/1 P.M. O’Brien 10.6 p.u. in race won by Fiver Friday 11.2 NAAS 3 APR 20rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld
50/1 HR47 L.F. Roche 8.9 (BK) 30L 9th of 10 to The Real Screamer 8.7 DUN 15 NOV 24 hcp (47-70)1m 2f 150yds Std 25/1 HR47 J. Pietropaolo 8.5 9L 8th of 15 to Special Angel 9.8 TIPP 1 SEP 24 hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
Hood worn by No. 1, No. 8, No. 18. TStrap worn by No. 11, No. 17.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Kara Sacre (FR), 4/1 Ivybrook (FR), 5/1 Big Dee, 8/1 Garnetot (FR), 10/1 Day Trader (FR), Western Note, 12/1 Colvin, 16/1 Black Soul, 25/1 North Account, 33/1 Savant Du Mesnil (FR), Dorans Mill, My Lady O (FR), Rutland Rose, 50/1 Leabaland, Every River (GB), Slea Head, Small Bucks, 66/1 Killala Bay 2024 - 1st Le Coq Hardi 2nd Pahlavi 3rd Mordor (FR) (4 min. 8.8 sec.)
KARA SACRE makes a lot of sense in the opener Paul Nolan’s charge won a point-to-point impressively prior to finishing a creditable second on his hurdling bow at Naas last month and he should go very close now sporting a first-time hood. Ivybrook finished second behind Romeo Coolio here in November and is a player on that form, while Big Dee has won a bumper at this venue and now tackles hurdles for the first time.
Bluegrass & Down Royal Racecourse are pleased to sponsor the Best Turned Out prize for today’s races.
1.35P.M.
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 four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 1 furlong 79 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 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 8lb Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 5th May, 2024 to 1st May, 2025 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 No Horse Age st lb (lbs) 1 COYOTE SPIRIT (23) 7
About Two Miles and One Furlong 79 Yards (3,450 metres)
B g Lucky Speed - Flemankor (Flemensfirth (USA)) Kevin
Owner: Bective Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Mrs F Hand
Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Form: 62-31
Bumper winner who may be up to the task at the first time of asking over timber
Coyote Spirit 1 N.H. win €5,900.00
4/6Fav Mr H.C. Swan 12.0 won 2 3/4L 5L from Doctors Hill (GB) 12.0 and Minella Supreme 11.7 BELW 12 APR 7rn Bumper 2m 1f 40yds Gd 13/2 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.7 5L 1/2L 3rd to Copacabana (GB) 12.0 NAV 9 FEB 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 Mr J.R. Martin 11.7 3 1/2L 2nd to He Can’t Dance 12.0 NAV 7 DEC 24 7rn Bumper 2m Sft
2 FAIRBANKS (GB) (247) 5 11 12 (166)
B g Nathaniel - Fantasia (GB) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
Owner: Four D Partnership
Trainer: William Durkan
Breeder: George Strawbridge
Smart performer on the Flat for Andrew Balding and has to be taken seriously
Fairbanks (GB) 5 flat wins €97,339.10
Patrick M O’Brien (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white star on cap
Form: 261204-
David Probert 9.8 (V) 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Absurde (FR) 9.8 CHESTER 31 AUG 24 7rn Listed 1m 6f 87yds Gd
David Probert 9.4 (BK) 8L 14th of 19fn, 20rn to Magical Zoe 9.6 YORK 24 AUG 24 hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm Oisin Murphy 9.10 (BK) nk 2nd to Align The Stars 8.12 GOODWOOD 3 AUG 24 13rn hcp 1m 6f Gd /Frm
3 AVALO (269) 6 11 4 (158)
B g Sageburg - Silca Wings (GB) (Multiplex (GB))
Owner: Seamus Perry & Ms Bernadette Leigh
Trainer: Peter Fahey
Breeder: Peter & Sandra McCarthy
Mike O’Connor
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white spots, white sleeves, emerald green chevrons, white cap
Form: 9-007-
Failed to fire in each of his starts over hurdles and will need to find improvement
Avalo
33/1 J. Coen 11.1 29L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Sunchart (GB) 11.7 WEX 9 AUG 24 mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd/Yld 9/2 D.E. Mullins 11.4 26L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Hardy Diamond 10.8 KILB 26 JUL 24 mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld
40/1 Mr R.A. Jackson 11.7 17th of 18fn, 19rn to Don’tstopthemusic 12.0 PUN 3 MAY 24 Bumper 2m 2f 181yds Sft
(-) 5 11 4 (158)
B g Order of St George - Coolharbour Breeze (Beneficial (GB))
Owner: W R Crawford
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Ms Anne Wishart
11,000 euro purchase who is a son of Order St George, but looks up against it
Ben Bromley (5)
Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue seams, dark blue sleeves, light blue star on cap
Form:
5 CENTAQ (32)
B g Centaurian - Qeasy (GB) (Kahyasi) P J O’Hanlon
Owner: Kay McMahon Madden
Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
Breeder: M & K O’Riordan
Only eighth at big odds on his debut at Naas and needs to take a step forward
Colours: PURPLE, pink stars Form: 8 (Hood)
B g Getaway (GER) - Evelith Abbey (Presenting (GB)) Tom Buckley
Owner: Molly Willis
Trainer: E Buckley
Breeder: Noel Doyle
Colours:
Well beaten in his sole bumper start at Fairyhouse and might find a few too good
7 NOTICEBOX (GB) (23)
Ch g Gemix (FR) - Simply Business (FR) (Maresca Sorrento (FR)) Kieren Buckley
Owner: John J Brennan & David Flynn
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Breeder: T C Dawson
Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE QUARTERED, purple armlet, quartered cap Form: f-94
Hinted at ability when showing more in fourth at Bellewstown and could have a say
Noticebox (GB)
12/1 Mr D.G Lavery 12.0 2 3/4L 5L 4 1/2L 4th to Coyote Spirit 12.0 BELW 12 APR 7rn Bumper 2m 1f 40yds Gd 12/1 Mr D.G Lavery 12.0 20L 9th of 11 to Copacabana (GB) 12.0 NAV 9 FEB Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 M J Kenneally fell in race won by Spinningayarn BALLYKNOCK 27-MAR-24 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy
8
(-) 7 11 4 (158)
B g Policy Maker - Divine Island (Trans Island (GB)) Shane O’Callaghan (5)
Owner: Ian Patrick Browne
Trainer: Peter Maher
Breeder: Ian Patrick Browne
Colours: PINK, purple epaulettes, purple seams on sleeves, purple star on cap
Form:
Others appeal more on paper and he faces a tough task on his racecourse bow
6 11 4 (158)
B g Libertarian (GB) - Cosan Na Chille (Millenary (GB)) Liam McKenna (5)
Owner: Flemington Partnership
Trainer: John Patrick Ryan
Breeder: Patrick A Hughes
He hasn’t shown a great deal thus far and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere
Saint Peregrine
66/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.9
B g Harzand - Izzy du Berlais (Kayf Tara (GB))
Owner: Sierra Pacific/Pioneer/Ruairi Digby
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap Form: r0
5 11 4 (158)
Paddy Cleary (7)
Colours: DARK BLUE, emerald green panel, red armlet, dark blue cap, white stars
Form:
Son of Harzand who is related to a few winners and might get involved on debut
11
(212) 5 11 4 (158)
B g Yeats - Sliabh Na Muice (Mountain High)
Owner: Miss Rachel O’Neill
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Breeder: Mrs Margaret Murphy
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Colours: BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap
Form: s- (Hood)
Closely related to hurdle winner Hollow Spark. Wears a hood for his Rules bow
12
(11) 4 10 12 (152)
B g Marcel - Taro Tywod (Footstepsinthesand (GB))
Owner: Thomas Stafford
Trainer: Paul Stafford (R)
Breeder: Pat Fullam
Mark McDonagh
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue hollow box, quartered cap
Form: 0
Beaten out of sight at Kilbeggan last month and this might prove to be a tough ask
(49) 4 10 12 (152)
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Killer Queen (GB) (Havana Gold)
Owner: Conor McGlone
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Breeder: Mickley Stud Ltd
Gavin Brouder (3)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars
Well held in a maiden hurdle here in March and will need to take a big leap forward
Form: 0 Itcantjustbeluck (GB)
14 LUCKY THIS TIME (79)
B g Lucky Speed - Glen Mill (Califet (FR))
Owner: Luckythistime Syndicate
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Breeder: Mr Kevin McKinley
Pulled up on his sole hurdle outing and will need to jump a lot better to figure
Dylan Robinson
Colours: YELLOW & DARK GREEN STRIPES, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap, dark green star
Form: p
15 POURQUOI POI (46) 4 10 12 (152)
B g Ocovango (GB) - Rebel Dream (Dushyantor (USA))
Owner: P McGuire
Trainer: Paul W Flynn
Breeder: John O’Brien
Ben Kennedy (7)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, black epaulettes, red cap, brown spots
Form: 0
Ran very green on his bumper debut at Cork in March and may show a lot more
16 IS SHE NOW (38) 7 10 11?+2 (151)
Ch f Prince of Lir - End of The Affair (Indian Ridge)
Owner: V C Ward
Trainer: V C Ward (R)
Breeder: J Ward
James Smith (5)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, maroon striped sleeves, white cap
Form: 637-749
Finished second in a bumper at Navan in 2023 and is interesting on her hurdling bow
17 RUN AWAY MERIDA (130) 4 10 5 (145) B f Highland Reel - Kosika (USA) (Hard Spun (USA))
Owner: Mrs Janice Doyle
Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff
Breeder: Moran Stud Farm
Well beaten in each of her three starts to date and she has lots of work to do
Alan King (7)
Colours: MAUVE, black star, black sleeves, mauve chevrons, black cap, mauve stars
Form:
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Hood worn by No. 5, No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 17.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Coyote Spirit, 13/8 Fairbanks (GB), 8/1 Noticebox (GB), 10/1 Timeless Treaty, 25/1 Bryson, Gallant Getaway, Rynok Square, Is She Now, 33/1 Centaq, Whiskey On Ice, 50/1 Avalo, Saint Peregrine, 66/1 Genomix, Itcantjustbeluck (GB), Lucky This Time, Pourquoi Poi, 100/1 Run Away Merida 2024 - 1st Le Coq Hardi 2nd Pahlavi 3rd Mordor (FR) (4 min. 8.8 sec.)
COYOTE SPIRIT took a step forward on only his second start for the Gordon Elliott yard to justify favouritism in a bumper at Bellewstown last month. The seven-year-old looks to have found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark over hurdles. Fairbanks was victorious in some valuable handicaps on the Flat for Andrew Balding and has to be respected on his first outing over timber for the William Durkan stable. Any market confidence behind Timeless Treaty would be interesting.
Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank Club Mixers for their generous sponsorship of today’s meeting.
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 0-100. About 2 miles 1 furlong 79 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 Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 5th May, 2024 to 1st May, 2025 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Handicaps calculated 30th April. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
Jackpot - Races 3, 4, 5, & 6. PLAY THE JACKPOT NOW!
B g Mukhadram (GB) - Violet (Mukaddamah (USA))
Owner: The Finish Line Partnership
Trainer: E Buckley Breeder: Stourbank Stud
About Two Miles and One Furlong 79 Yards (3,450 metres)
Kieren Buckley
Colours: BLACK, red stars, red sleeves, black stars, white cap, red star Form: 63800-1
Arrives on the back of a cosy win at Fairyhouse and likely to be competitive again
Malbas (GB) 3 flat wins €18,891.50 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 99
10/1 HR91 K.E Buckley 11.7 won 2 1/4L 3 3/4L from Cleopatra’s Needle 11.10 and Oakley (GER) 12.0 FAIR 6 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld
22/1 HR93 A. Harvey 11.7 24L 10th of 17fn, 18rn to Brave Troop 11.7 THU 28 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 46yds Gd
33/1 HR94 B.W. Harvey 11.6 50L 19th of 21fn, 23rn to Love Me (FR) 11.9 NAV 17 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld
10 11 13 (167)
B g Vale of York - Imagine It All (In The Wings) Eoin G Kelly (7)
Owner: M G Kelly
Trainer: Adrian Murray
Breeder: Gerard Mulligan
Looks in need of further help from the handicapper if he is to get involved
Vale Of Glory 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 Handicap Rating 99
Colours: BLACK, red stars, black sleeves, red & black quartered cap Form: 747p-65- (TStrap)
14/1 HR101 Eoin G. Kelly 11.9 (TS) 12L 5th of 15 to Swelltime 11.8 KILL 24 AUG 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR102 Eoin G. Kelly 11.7 (TS) 16L 6th of 12 to Gamigin 11.1 KILB 10 AUG 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld 16/1 HR106 Eoin G. Kelly 11.5 p.u in race won by Park Of Kings 11.9 PUN 10 OCT 23 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 140yds Yld
3 BENZ (269) 7 11 12 (166)
B g Rock of Gibraltar - Sretaw (Kalanisi)
Owner: Round The Benz Partnership
Trainer: R K Watson
Breeder: Alymer Stud
Colours: RED, yellow chevron, yellow seams on sleeves, striped cap Form: 0-0050p- (TStrap)
Only win over hurdles to date came back in 2022 and he is probably best watched
Benz 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 98
28/1 HR98 D. Meyler 11.10 (CP) (TS) p.u in race won by That’s About Right 11.0 WEX 9 AUG 24 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld
25/1 HR100 Daire James McConville 11.8 (TS) 34L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Lucky Storm 11.9 BELW 6 JUL 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 110yds Gd
50/1 HR100 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 5L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Quite Incredible 11.5 DWNP 10 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 180yds Gd
4 FARROKH (FR) (209) 6 11 12 (166)
B g Manatee (GB) - I Want It All (FR) (Majorien (GB))
Owner: Barry Connell
Trainer: Barry Connell
Breeder: Mme Sandie Doussot-Billot & M Mathieu Boutin
Eoin Walsh
Colours: YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star
Form: 5p2323-
Went close over fences last term and could prove well treated reverting to hurdles
Farrokh (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 Handicap Rating 98 13/8Fav HR106 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.11 hd 6L 3rd to Hazelhatch Lady 12.0 GAL 8 OCT 24 7rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 2f 54yds Gd 7/1 HR104 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.9 1 1/4L 2nd to Duty Bound (GB) 11.2 WEX 30 AUG 24 14rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 4/1Fav HR104 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 4 3/4L 4L 3rd to Jack Holiday 10.11 WEX 7 AUG 24 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m Gd
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Western Rose (City On A Hill (USA))
Owner: Chasers & Pints Syndicate
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Breeder: Tom Nestor
7 11 11
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Colours: MAROON, large white spots, white spots on sleeves, maroon cap Form: p09-4u9
Fared slightly better at Ballinrobe last time but more needed to get involved here
Western Comandor 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C Handicap Rating 97
22/1 HR99 P. Hanlon 11.6 12L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to It’s Time Again 10.13 BAL 11 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 110yds Gd 80/1 HR88 S. Fitzgerald 11.4 (BK) (TS) u.r in race won by Vanillier (FR) 11.4 PUN 3 FEB 15rn chse 3m 193yds Hvy 25/1 HR90 S. Fitzgerald 11.4 (CP) (TS) 25L 5L 10L 4th to Maciver 10.1 TRAM 1 JAN 12rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy
Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rushmore Rose (Presenting (GB))
Owner: Geoff Angus
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan
Breeder: Mr Gerry Stafford
A decent fifth at Limerick in March and could fare better over this shorter trip
Royal Reprobate Handicap Rating 95 13/2 HR97 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.11 31L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to It’s Time Again 10.13 BAL 11 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 110yds Gd 12/1 HR98 T.P. Harney 11.0 5 3/4L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Siege Ofjadotville 10.7 LIM 23 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 15/8Fav HR98 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 68L last of 14 to Apologise 11.6 CLON 13 FEB hcp hdl (0-100)2m 21yds Sft
B g Shadow Gate (JPN) - Supreme Island (Heron Island)
Owner: Complete Package Syndicate
Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
Breeder: Dermot Condon
Has shown little so far but may improve now handicapping for the first time
Shadow Paddy Handicap Rating 95
100/1 G.B. Noonan 10.8 69L 10th of 15fn, 18rn to Laafi (FR) 11.7 LIM 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft
125/1 G.B. Noonan 11.7 42L 6th of 18fn, 20rn to Sky Lord (GB) 11.12 CK 8 DEC 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 145yds Sft 50/1 G.B. Noonan 11.2 22L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Jane Eire 11.0 CK 3 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 60yds Gd
B g Valirann (FR) - Dona Alba (Peintre Celebre (USA))
Owner: PMSS Syndicate
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Breeder: J O’Donoghue
Fort Randall Handicap Rating 93
5 11 9 (163)
Tom Harney (7)
Colours: ORANGE, orange cap, white spots Form: 90-8050
5 11 9 (163)
Gary Noonan (5)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, royal blue sleeves, black & orange striped cap Form: 5760- (TStrap)
6 11 7 (161)
Gavin Brouder (3)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & BEIGE HOOPS, emerald green & yellow hooped cap
Form: 80363-7
Third on good ground at Tramore last summer and could make his presence felt
25/1 HR93 J.S. McGarvey 11.8 24L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Prince Quattro 10.10 here 21 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 33yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR91 P. Hanlon 11.4 1/2L hd 3rd to Mater Matuta 11.8 TRAM 18 AUG 24 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 140yds Gd 15/2 HR92 P. Hanlon 11.4 24L 6th of 10fn, 14rn to Ixigreczed (FR) 11.3 KILB 26 JUL 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld
9 11 6 (160)
B g Leading Light - Kilbarry Cliche (Classic Cliche) Oakley Brown (5)
Owner: Red Ned’s Racing Club
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Breeder: Con O’Keeffe
Colours: ORANGE, black spots, white sleeves & cap
Form: 134178- (C,T)
Won at Wexford last term and could shape well off a 4lb higher mark on his return
Flashthelights 3 N.H. wins €18,290.00 Handicap Rating 92
Mr Oran McGill 11.5 (CP) (TS) 43L 8th of 13 to Prince of Perth 11.7 MUSSELBURGH 9 DEC 24 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 171yds Gd /Sft 5/1 HR93 J. Smith 11.5 (CP) (TS) 14L 7th of 10 to Cleopatra’s Needle 11.6 FAIR 12 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Gd 13/2 HR88 Mr O. McGill 11.1 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Inchiquin Maid 11.7 and Onebrightbluerose 11.3 WEX 7 AUG 24 13rn
10 TELNOBODY (36) 5 11 3 (157) B f Shantou (USA) - Soeur Dee (Definite Article (GB))
Owner: Alan Telford
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan
Breeder: Victor Connolly
Shane O’Callaghan (5)
Colours: RED, black seams, striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 700f-50 (Hood)
Well beaten at Downpatrick on her handicap debut and is probably best left alone
. Telnobody Handicap Rating 89
18/1
B f My Dream Boat - She’s A Leader (Viking Ruler (AUS))
Owner: Breffni O’Rourke
Trainer: Michael Mulvany
Breeder: Robert Honner
Patrick M O’Brien (7)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & PURPLE QUARTERED, purple sleeves, emerald green cap Form: 00-9001 (TStrap)
Won in good style at Kilbeggan recently and has solid claims, despite a 5lb rise
Tubberfinn Lady 1 N.H. win
€5,900.00 Handicap Rating 89
11/2 HR84 J.C. Gainford 10.12 (TS) won 3 1/2L 1/2L from My Policy 10.12 and Jollie Cosmos 10.2 KILB 24 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 50yds Gd
22/1 HR84 C.P. McNamara 10.13 (TS) 19L 10th of 16fn, 19rn to Cher Tara 10.13 here 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd 20/1 HR86 J.C. Gainford 11.0 (TS) 36L 10th of 14 to Apologise 11.6 CLON 13 FEB hcp hdl (0-100)2m 21yds Sft
B Br g Churchill - Hurricane Emma (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))
Owner: Cullentra House Stable Staff Syndicate
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: M G White Ltd
5 11 3 (157)
Paddy Cleary (7)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & grey check cap Form: 767075
Has yet to win over timber though showed up to better effect at Tramore last time
Voice Of Reason 1 flat win €11,800.00 Handicap Rating 89
7/1 HR89 P. Cleary 10.1 14L 5th of 9 to Must Meet Cecil 10.13 TRAM 14 APR hdl 2m 160yds Yld 16/1 HR92 P. Cleary 11.3 21L 7th of 14 to Seskin Flash 12.0 DWNP 30 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 185yds Gd 22/1 HR95 F. Brickley 11.2 30L 12th of 18fn, 19rn to King In Love (FR) 11.4 NAAS 9 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7yds Sft
B g National Defense (GB) - Kassama (FR) (Nayef (USA))
Owner: All Play & No Work Syndicate
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Breeder: Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd
5 11 2 (156)
Niall Moore (5)
Colours: PINK, black stars, pink sleeves, black cap, pink stars Form: 74803p-
Finished third at Downpatrick in October and could go well with a repeat effort
Nakassama Handicap Rating 88
Conor O’Farrell 11.5 p.u in race won by Prince of Perth 11.7 MUSSELBURGH 9 DEC 24 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 171yds Gd /Sft 50/1 HR87 J.S. McGarvey 10.12 2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Portnacoo 12.0 DWNP 11 OCT 24 7rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 65yds Gd/Yld 33/1 HR90 S.D Torrens 11.1 35L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Sayitfirst 10.7 ROS 30 SEP 24 hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 135yds Yld/Sft
B g Ribchester - Sea The Sun (GER) (Sea The Stars)
Owner: Brian A Heaslip
Trainer: Ms Helen P Markham (R)
Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc
Has yet to feature but may improve fitted with a hood for the first time
Chesterbaylad Handicap Rating 93
4 11 1 (155)
Conor Smithers (7)
Colours: ORANGE, black spots Form: 584-0 (Hood)
12/1 HR95 Cian Cullinan 10.8 83L last of 16fn, 18rn to Party President 11.1 NAAS 3 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld
100/1 C.D Smithers 10.5 1 3/4L 3 1/2L 26L 4th to Action Plan 10.12 PUN 15 OCT 24 7rn hdl 1m 7f 185yds Gd 125/1 C.D Smithers 10.7 27L 8th of 11fn, 15rn to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW 5 OCT 24 mdn hdl 2m Gd
Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Quintana (GER) (Fantastic Light (USA))
Owner: Andrew Gemmell
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Breeder: Australian Bloodstock & Ronald Rauscher
5 10 13 (153)
R Deegan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink disc, maroon sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap, pink spots Form: 00-04
Showed improvement behind Malbas at Fairyhouse on his handicap debut. One to note
Quinn The Eskimo (GER) Handicap Rating 85
28/1 HR85 R. Deegan 11.1 2 1/4L 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Malbas (GB) 11.7 FAIR 6 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld
150/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 78L 11th of 13 to Kiss Will (FR) 11.4 FAIR 16 JAN mdn hdl 2m 55yds Sft 200/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.2 61L 18th of 22fn, 23rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld
B f Gleneagles - Week End (GB) (Selkirk (USA))
Owner: Dr Kenneth Sinanan
Trainer: Adrian Sexton
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Edge Ridge Ltd
5 10 13 (153)
Ben Kennedy (7)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow diamond, yellow cap Form: 5d7050-
Plenty more needed in this company if she is to open her account over hurdles
Shing Shilla Handicap Rating 85
16/1 HR87 H.E Sexton 11.10 (CP) 76L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Falcon Park 11.1 PUN 31 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 124yds Sft
28/1 HR87 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.10 (CP) 7 3/4L 5th of 16fn, 19rn to Royal Time 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 51yds Gd/Yld
22/1 H.E Sexton 10.12 38L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Moylussa 11.12 TIPP 22 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 110yds
B g Jukebox Jury - Das Rheingold (Moscow Society (USA))
Owner: Martin Durack
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Breeder: Miss Christina Burke
The underfoot conditions will suit but still looks high enough in the weights
Hitthehayson Handicap Rating 83 17/2 HR85 T. Power Roche 10.10 (CP) 51L last of 10fn, 12rn to Star Official 12.0
6 10 11 (151)
Dylan Robinson
Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon sleeves & cap Form: 700-p50 (CPiece)
B g Aizavoski - Bonjour Bella (Gold Well (GB))
Owner: Basement Syndicate
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: R O’Brien Snr,R O’Brien Jnr & L O’Brien
10 10 10 (150)
Kevin Sexton
Colours: YELLOW, purple star, hooped sleeves, white cap
Form: 835-600- (TStrap)
Posted a better effort at Roscommon when last seen but has a layoff to overcome
Be My Hero Handicap Rating 82
17/2 HR83 J. Coen 10.11 (TS) 9 1/2L 10th of 16 to Dark Image (GB) 11.6 ROS 10 JUN 24 hcp hdl (80-95)1m 7f 142yds Gd 7/1 HR84 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 39L 14th of 15 to Kilbrin Rocco 11.7 DWNP 26 APR 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 185yds Gd 9/1 HR85 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 16L 6th of 21 to Simply Shabra 11.0 NAAS 12 JAN 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft
B g Ardad - Diktalina (GB) (Diktat (GB))
Owner: Up & Running Syndicate
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Breeder: Tony Anderson & Tim Wixted
Struggled for form last term. Engaged to run at Punchestown on Saturday
6 10 4 (144)
Mark McDonagh
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white stars, white sleeves, white & red striped cap
Form: 7007-7p-
Ardad Derek (GB) Handicap Rating 76 20/1 HR80 P. Hanlon 10.6 p.u in race won by Chutzpal 12.0 BELW 28 AUG 24 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 40yds Gd 12/1 HR80 Shane Fenelon 10.6 30L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Toon Town 11.6 WEX 29 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f Sft 33/1 HR83 Shane Fenelon 10.11 19L 7th of 8fn, 15rn to Brownstone 10.13 FAIR 7 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft
6 10 2 (142)
B f Pour Moi - Salon Musique (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy) Mike O’Connor
Owner: Eamon Gavin Jnr
Trainer: P Cluskey
Breeder: Andrew Kiernan
Has yet to threaten in six starts over timber and this is most likely beyond her
Miss Direct Handicap Rating 74
Colours: BLACK & PINK HALVED, pink stars on sleeves, pink cap
Form: 008p89- (H,T)
66/1 HR80 C. Stone-Walsh 10.3 (H) (TS) 28L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Katherine 11.4 FAIR 7 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd 66/1 HR83 C. Stone-Walsh 10.12 (H) (TS) 44L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Flashthelights 11.1 WEX 7 AUG 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 160yds Gd 50/1 HR85 K. Callaghan 11.1 (H) p.u. in race won by Rightfolksplease 11.10 DWNP 16 JUN 24 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Gd RESERVES
B g Muhaarar (GB) - Kasayid (Pivotal (GB))
Owner: Mrs Lisa Delany & Mrs Tahnee Grant
Trainer: E D Delany
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
5 11 6 (160)
Colours: PINK & BLACK DIABOLO, black diamonds on sleeves, black diamond on cap Form: 078-006 (TStrap)
Remains unexposed over hurdles though needs a big improvement to feature. Reserve
Zero Fighter 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 92
50/1 HR95 J.C. Gainford 10.11 (CP) 17L 6th of 7 to Imadpour 10.8 BELW 12 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 16/1 HR40 W.M. Lordan 8.10 (CP) (TS) 8 1/2L 10th of 14 to Circles 9.11 DUN 28 MAR hcp (0-60)7f Std 25/1 HR41 Kyle Faulkner 8.5 (TS) 24L last of 14 to Little Keilee 10.1 DUN 7 FEB hcp (47-65)1m Std
B g Well Chosen (GB) - Papal Dancer (Papal Bull (GB))
Owner: Ruby Racing Syndicate
Trainer: J P Flavin
Breeder: M Fogarty
Needs to brush up his jumping having fallen here last time. Second reserve
Party Pack Handicap Rating 85
7 10 13 (153)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE CHECK, dark blue armlet, dark blue star on cap Form: 5-p9-p0f
14/1 HR85 D. King 11.0 fell in race won by Gustavo Goodway 11.1 here 13 APR 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f Gd 12/1 HR88 C.M. Quirke 10.12 last of 11fn, 15rn to Duffys Hodey 11.2 FAIR 16 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft 18/1 HR89 S.F O’Keeffe 10.5 p.u in race won by John Storey 10.10 FAIR 1 JAN 21rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 110yds Yld/Sft
B g Hillstar (GB) - Tupia (FR) (Hernando (FR))
Owner: North Star Syndicate
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Mrs M Keane
Has shown little to recommend him lately and makes no appeal. Third reserve
Kinbara Hills Handicap Rating 97
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue spots Form: 0846f-6 (TStrap)
20/1 HR99 D.E. Mullins 11.2 37L 6th of 12fn, 20rn to Drop The Anchor 11.1 FAIR 20 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR99 L. Quinlan 11.11 fell in race won by St Denis’s Well 11.2 here 26 DEC 24 15rn hcp
(80-102)2m 1f 53yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR101 L. Quinlan 10.4 31L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Run For Harry 11.0 DWNP 16 JUN 24 Ext
C,T worn by No. 9. CPiece worn by No. 17. H,T worn by No. 20. Hood worn by No. 10, No. 14. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 3, No. 7, No. 11, No. 18, No. 21, No. 23.
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Tubberfinn Lady, 7/2 Malbas (GB), 9/2 Farrokh (FR), 15/2 Quinn The Eskimo (GER), 12/1 Royal Reprobate, Be My Hero, 14/1 Vale Of Glory, Western Comandor, 16/1 Fort Randall, 20/1 Flashthelights, Voice Of Reason, Nakassama, Shing Shilla, Hitthehayson, 33/1 Shadow Paddy, Telnobody, Chesterbaylad, Ardad Derek (GB), 50/1 Benz, Miss Direct 2024 - 1st Benjis Benefit 2nd Tell Us This 3rd Who’s In Midfield (4 min. 4.8 sec.)
A change of scenery worked the oracle for MALBAS at Fairyhouse last month. He finally opened his account over timber with a cosy success on his first start for Edward Buckley’s yard and may well defy a 9lb rise. Tubberfinn Lady can also feature on the back of winning at Kilbeggan in fine style, while Quinn The Eskimo remains unexposed over timber and is preferred to Fort Randall of the remainder.
2.45P.M.
THE PEPSI MAX HURDLE OF €15,500
Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145). Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310 A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 5th May, 2024 and which since then have not won a hurdle race value more than €12,500. About 3 miles. €139.50 to enter, €15.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra Allowance - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2025 allowed 5lb Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 5th May, 2024 to 1st May, 2025 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310
Gr g Martaline (GB) - Theatre Girl (GB) (King’s Theatre)
Owner: Ed Mulligan
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Goldford Stud
About Three Miles (4,800 metres)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white sleeves, white stars on cap Form: 3-1321-p
A live threat judged on his efforts last season and this quicker ground may help
Clodders Dream (GB) 2 N.H. wins €15,045.00 Handicap Rating 128 28/1 HR128 Sam Ewing 11.5 p.u in race won by Glen Kiln 10.12 FAIR 21 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR120 Sam Ewing 11.10 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Ballywilliam Boy 11.3 and Routine Excellence 10.10 TIPP 4
2m 4f 90yds Yld Sam Ewing 11.8 s/hd 2nd to Mongibello (GB) 10.8 PERTH 9 JUN 24 9rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd
2 TIMMY TUESDAY (6) 7 11 10 (164)
B g Mahler (GB) - Bonmahon (Westerner (GB)) Kevin Sexton
Owner: David Barnard & Nick Courtney & Cillian Moran
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Mr Edward Collins
This emphasis on stamina is sure to suit and he is a must for the shortlist
Timmy Tuesday 2 N.H. wins €14,576.30 C Handicap Rating 137
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey stars, grey sleeves, light blue stars, grey cap, light blue stars Form: 2-13120
13/2 HR137 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.12 35L 18th of 22fn, 25rn to Buy Some Time 9.8 PUN 29 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 93yds Yld Danny Gilligan 11.8 1L 2nd to Deep Cave 11.2 AINTREE 5 APR 17rn hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd
9/4Fav HR122 D.J Gilligan 12.0 won 6L 2 1/4L from Kinbara Firstdraft 11.3 and Down Around 10.7
3 TOPGUN SIMMY (29) 6 11 10 (164)
B g Doyen - Petuna (Aussie Rules (USA))
Owner: Anthony N Durkan & B M Durkan
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Breeder: E Phelan
Consistent type who is capable of a decent showing after his latest second
Topgun Simmy 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 125
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, pink cap
Form: 46f-422
5/1Fav HR122 P. Hanlon 11.7 1 1/4L 2nd to The Miracle Man 10.7 FAIR 6 APR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd/Yld 11/1 HR120 P. Hanlon 11.5 4 3/4L 2nd to Rokathir (FR) 10.3 PUN 24 FEB 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 183yds Hvy 25/1 HR121 P. Hanlon 11.3 7L 5 1/2L 8L 4th to The Great Nudie 11.5 PUN 27 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy
4 FANCY
(53) 7 11 3 (157)
Ch f Champs Elysees (GB) - Chase The Favorite (Hubbly Bubbly (USA)) K Callaghan (5)
Owner: Creighton Family
Trainer: W P Mullins
Breeder: Mr P Fallon
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green triple diamond, emerald green diamonds on cap
Form: 430-1-79 (TStrap)
She should find this easier than Grade 3 company this year, but improvement needed
Fancy Girl 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 Handicap Rating 122 16/1 K. Callaghan 10.9 42L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 LIM 13 MAR nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f 150yds Yld 4/1 D.E. Mullins 10.10 19L 7th of 8 to Aurora Vega 11.0 FAIR 25 JAN nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f 50yds Sft 13/8Fav P. Townend 11.7 won 13L 16L from Full Of Life (FR) 11.7 and Lady Of The Locke 11.7 CK 13 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
7 11 0 (154)
B g Conduit - Pawle (Jimble (FR)) Ben Bromley (5)
Owner: RKC Syndicate
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Alan and Bill Dunlop
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange star, orange sleeves, royal blue armlet, royal blue cap, white star Form: 3324-42-
Heading in the right direction, although this demands a career-best performance
Annaghbeg Handicap Rating 110
9/1 HR110 Mr S. Connor 11.5 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Intent Approach 11.10 here 14 APR 24 8rn
2m 6f Yld Mr S. Connor 11.2 25L 1 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to President Scottie 11.9 AYR 13 FEB 24 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Sft 9/2 Mr S. Connor 10.11 (CP) 3/4L 5L 1 1/4L 4th to Mossy Fen Park 11.4
Owner: Peter Tarrant
Trainer: David M O’Brien
Breeder: Mr P Tarrant
6 11 0 (154)
B g Soldier of Fortune - Is Herself About (Flemensfirth (USA)) Oakley Brown (5)
Colours: BLACK, emerald green diamonds, white sleeves, white cap, black star Form: 194-302 (TStrap)
He has his work cut out judged solely on the ratings and best watched for now
Mic Drop 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 109 11/10Fav HR109 C.M. Quirke 11.9 (TS) 4 1/4L 2nd to Kaptain Bay 10.10 BELW 12 APR 7rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 20/1 HR110 S.W. Flanagan 11.2 17L 10th of 16 to Londonofficecallin 10.8 PUN 12 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 124yds Sft 15/2 C.M. Quirke 11.7 25L 1 1/4L 3rd to Machismo 10.11 TRAM 1 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 120yds Hvy
7 THERE’S ALWAYS ONE (13) 5 10 7 (147)
B f Kingston Hill (GB) - Sylvi (Scorpion) Alix Balfe (7)
Owner: Springfield Partnership Trainer: R K Watson
Breeder: Springfield Partnership
There has been little encouragement to date and appears to face a tough task
There’s Always One
Colours: BLACK, royal blue epaulettes, striped cap Form: p0 (TStrap)
400/1 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.4 (TS) 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Zanoosh 11.4 FAIR 22 APR Bumper 2m 3f 180yds Yld/Sft 200/1 K.E Buckley 10.11 (TS) p.u in race won by Toad Hall 11.4 DWNP 30 MAR 11rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 185yds Gd
TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 6, No. 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/5 Timmy Tuesday, 4/1 Clodders Dream (GB), 5/1 Topgun Simmy, 6/1 Fancy Girl, 11/1 Annaghbeg, Mic Drop, 100/1 There’s Always One
2024 - 1st Born Braver 2nd Gold In The Rivers 3rd Gold Cup Bailly (FR) (6 min. 27.2 sec.)
TIMMY TUESDAY can be excused his heavy defeat over an inadequate extended 2m3f at Punchestown six days ago and he makes grand appeal faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Gordon Elliott’s charge had previously finished a cracking second at Aintree and a similar performance may suffice. Stablemate Clodders Dream has something to prove after pulling up at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, so a bigger threat may emerge from the in-form Topgun Simmy.
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3.20P.M.
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. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 150 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 5th May, 2024 to 1st May, 2025 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220.
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B g Frankel (GB) - Baltic Baroness (GER) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: William Durkan
Trainer: William Durkan
Breeder: Ammerland Verwaltung Gmbh & Co Kg
Returned from a break with a solid third at Ballinrobe. Likely to be in the mix
Baltic Bird (GB) 1 flat win €6,942.80 2 N.H. wins €26,255.00
9/2 HR125 P.M. O’Brien 11.0 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Impero 11.3 BAL 11 APR 8rn hcp hdl 2m 185yds Gd
About Two Miles and Three Furlongs 150 Yards (3,925 metres)
6 11 12 (166)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots
Form: 42047-3
8/1 HR127 O.R. Brown 11.5 (H) 19L 7th of 11 to D Art D Art (FR) 11.2 PUN 16 OCT 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld
4/1 HR86 Mr J.C. Barry 11.13 nk 2L nk 4th to Royal Eagle(disq) 11.1 BELW 27 AUG 24 13rn Ext hcp 2m 1f 110yds Gd/Yld
B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Silver Tassie (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR))
Owner: Mrs S Neville
Trainer: Seamus Neville
Breeder: David Kells
(7)
6 11 12 (166)
Charlie O’Dwyer (5)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE QUARTERED, hooped sleeves, qtd. cap Form: f4-7807
Yet to show much in maiden hurdles but his point-to-point experience may be vital
Be Positive
20/1 HR98 P.K. Donovan 11.7 33L 7th of 14fn, 18rn to Good N’ Kind 11.12 CK 21 APR mdn hdl 3m Yld 12/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 25L 11th of 16fn, 18rn to Pour One More 11.12 CLON 27 MAR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 150/1 C.M. Quirke 11.12 11L 8th of 16fn, 18rn to Solsbury Hill 11.10 LEP 2 MAR mdn hdl 2m Yld
B g Walk In The Park - Ceann Phoil Cailin (Flemensfirth (USA))
Owner: R Carthy,L Shanahan,F Bartlett,W O’Leary
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: A V and Minch Bloodstock
Wasn’t disgraced in a competitive event at Navan and the drop in trip will suit
Big Stage 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 119
7 11 12 (166)
Kevin Sexton
Colours: DARK BLUE, pink star, pink seams on sleeves, pink star on cap
Form: 3f30-75 (TStrap)
10/1 HR120 D.J Gilligan 10.12 (TS) 11L 5th of 10fn, 14rn to Canal End 10.12 NAV 22 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 120yds Sft 15/2 HR123 Sam Ewing 12.1 42L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Don’t Talk (GER) 10.9 FAIR 25 JAN hcp chse 2m 1f 30yds Sft 5/1Fav HR123 C.P. Millar 11.3 46L 10th of 14fn, 17rn to Sequestered 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 24 Ext hcp chse 3m 100yds Gd/Yld
B g Mahler (GB) - Stratosphere (GB) (Selkirk (USA))
Owner: Derek Kierans
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Breeder: M O’Keeffe
7 11 12 (166)
Kieren Buckley
Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars
Form: 189-pp-2
Showed a fair level of form over hurdles and appears to have a fine opportunity
Encanto Bruno 4 N.H. wins €33,373.20 100/30 K.E Buckley 11.12 20L 2nd to Pied Piper (GB) 11.12 here 13 APR 5rn beg.ch 2m 4f Gd
8/13Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 p.u in race won by Rainbow Trail (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT 24 5rn beg.ch 2m 4f Gd 3/1Fav HR139 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 p.u. in race won by Senecia 11.1 KILL 12 MAY 24 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld
6 11 12 (166)
B g Walk In The Park - Knockcroghery (Pelder) Ben Bromley (5)
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Mr J Nicholson
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Form: 2u-3436 (TStrap)
He didn’t appear to get home when tried over further here last time. One to note
Step Out 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 115 15/2 HR117 J.J. Slevin 11.11 (TS) 36L last of 6fn, 8rn to Sea Aster 11.4 here 13 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd 7/1 HR113 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 1 1/4L 7L 3rd to Ballysax Hank 11.12 DWNP 30 MAR 7rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd Danny Mullins 10.10 (TS) 3L 2 1/4L 9L 4th to Walk On Quest 10.12 KELSO 1 MAR 5rn hcp chse 2m
6 WOWSHAM (10) 10 11 12 (166)
Owner: Dr J Syndicate
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: John Graham & Leslie Laverty
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Shams Wa Matar (GB) (Polish Precedent (USA)) R Deegan
Colours: BLACK, red cross of lorraine, red stars on sleeves, red star on cap Form: 33-342-p
Turned out quickly following a below-par run over timber at Perth. Others preferred
Wowsham 1 N.H. win €3,671.40 J. J. Slevin 11.10 (BK) p.u in race won by Wa Wa 10.1 PERTH 25 APR 12rn hcp hdl (0-130)3m 2f 127yds Gd /Sft (PtoP) 2/1 S Connor 2.1/2L 2nd to Winged Leader FARMACAFFLEY 24-FEB-24 5r4f Open 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 7/4FF S Connor 33L 4th to Gorthill (FR) KIRKISTOWN 10-FEB-24 6r4f Open 3m Sft/Hvy
TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Encanto Bruno, 10/3 Baltic Bird (GB), 9/2 Big Stage, 7/1 Step Out, Wowsham, 12/1 Be Positive 2024 - 1st Magic Tricks (FR) 2nd Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR) 3rd Clifftop (GB) (5 min. 3.9 sec.)
ENCANTO BRUNO returned from a break over C&D last month when proving no match for Pied Piper. That said, Gavin Cromwell’s charge doesn’t face a rival of that calibre on this occasion and is expected to come out on top. Baltic Bird ran with credit in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle and is an interesting recruit to chasing, while Big Stage is likely to be competitive dropping back in trip after finishing fifth at Navan in March.
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3.55P.M.
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 (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 3 miles 2 furlongs 50 yards. €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. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 5th May, 2024 to 1st May, 2025 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Handicaps calculated 30th April. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290
B f Yeats - Fruits de Mer (Presenting (GB))
Owner: Around The Fire Syndicate
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Michael Byrne
About Three Miles and Two Furlongs 50 Yards (5,225 metres)
Kevin Sexton
Colours: YELLOW, black sleeves, yellow cap, black star Form: p-4641u (CPiece)
Won over C&D last month and could be worth forgiving her mishap at Fairyhouse
Sea Aster 3 N.H. wins €21,535.00 CD Handicap Rating 117 25/1 HR117 Sam Ewing 10.1 (BK) u.r in race
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6/1 HR110 D.J Gilligan 11.4 (CP) won 3/4L 1/2L from Wine An Dine (GB) 11.1 and Meyo (GB) 11.9 here 13 APR 8rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd 4/1 HR112 D.J Gilligan 10.13 (CP) 1L 14L 30L 4th to Ney 11.1 FAIR 22 FEB 4rn nov.ch 3m 1f 165yds Sft
2 WHERE’S
B g Court Cave - Court Over (GB) (Overbury)
Owner: Derby Bar Syndicate
Trainer: Karl Thornton
Breeder: F Mc Mahon
9 11 12 (166)
Eoin Walsh
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap Form: 1p0-765 (C,T)
Stays well and merits a betting check with tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination tried
Where’s Frankie 5 N.H. wins €35,400.00 Handicap Rating 117 22/1 HR120 D. Meyler 10.7 (CP) 34L 5th of 7fn, 13rn to Battle It Out 10.6 FAIR 21 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy D. Meyler 10.8 34L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Monbeg Genius 12.0 UTTOXETER 8 FEB hcp chse (0-145)3m Sft 13/2 HR110 D. Meyler 10.10 28L 7th of 8 to King Alexander 11.12 FAIR 11 JAN Ext hcp hdl 3m Yld/Sft
3 HARDWIRED (44) 9 11 8 (162)
B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Summer Star (Medicean (GB)) Gavin Brouder (3)
Owner: Mrs Z Wentworth
Trainer: T M Walsh
Breeder: Mrs Helen Walsh
Colours: PINK, pink & light green striped sleeves, striped cap Form: 1pp6-98 (B,T)
Steps back up in trip and any support in the betting market would be interesting
Hardwired 4 N.H. wins €29,205.00 Handicap Rating 113 16/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (BK) (TS) 47L last of 8fn, 11rn to Jay Pee M 10.9 NAV 22 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Sft 33/1 HR118 Mr L.P. Shanahan 12.2 (BK) (TS) 26L last of 9fn, 12rn to Secrecies Of Stone 11.2 LEP 3 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 107yds Yld 18/1 HR120 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 (BK) (TS) 42L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Folly Master 11.10 PUN 31 DEC 24
B g Quest For Peace - Dream Of Scorpion (Scorpion)
Owner: W Carroll
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Breeder: William Carroll
Still unexposed over fences and is a noteworthy contender at this level
Quest With Speed 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 113
8 11 8 (162)
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Colours: DARK BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, white sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow diamonds
Form: 034p-06 (Blinkers)
11/2 HR113 P. Hanlon 10.12 (BK) 13L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Grange Walk 11.4 LIM 10 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 60yds Gd 33/1 HR115 J.C. Gainford 11.7 (BK) 55L 10th of 14fn, 20rn to Luminous Light (GB) 11.5 CK 20 MAR
11/2 HR114 P. Hanlon 11.5 (BK) p.u in race won by Marv Michael 11.5 KILB 6 SEP 24 14rn beg.ch
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B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Inch Sunset (Zaffaran (USA))
Owner: T J Doran
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Breeder: Mr T Doran
7 11 3 (157)
Dylan Robinson
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red star on cap Form: 50062-p (CPiece)
Has winning form over this distance and would be dangerous to underestimate
Dorans Law 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 108
7/1 HR108 T. Power Roche 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by One Horse Army 10.6 FAIR 25 JAN 19rn hcp chse 3m 2f Sft 10/1 HR106 T. Power Roche 9.12 (CP) 10L 2nd to Sequestered 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 24 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m 100yds Gd/Yld 200/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.12 45L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Dancing City (FR) 11.12 PUN 10 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 7f 70yds Yld
B f Mahler (GB) - Flite (Flemensfirth (USA))
Owner: Thomas F Meagher
Trainer: John Patrick Ryan
Breeder: Thomas Meagher
Respected but she was a fair way behind Sea Aster over C&D most recently
Fairyhill Run 5 N.H. wins €40,415.00 Handicap Rating 108 22/1 HR110 D. King 11.4 (CP) 3/4L 1/2L 26L 4th to Sea Aster 11.4 here 13 APR 8rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd 20/1 HR112 D. King 11.4 (CP) p.u in race won by Banprionsa 11.4 LIM 23 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse 3m 150yds Yld 14/1 HR117 D. King 10.13 (CP) 6 1/2L 3/4L 13L 4th to Flash De Touzaine (FR) 11.4 LIM 13 MAR 7rn hcp chse 2m 6f 170yds Gd/Yld
B g Imperial Monarch - Killeen (Bob Back (USA))
Owner: Kieran Ryan
Trainer: Conor David Maxwell
Breeder: Stephen Curran
Has been reasonably consistent and can go well if his stamina holds out today
Look Dont Touch Handicap Rating 105
B g Marienbard - Beths Bell (Saddlers’ Hall)
Owner: Circle Of Six Syndicate
Trainer: J P Flavin
Breeder: D Dowling
10 11 3 (157)
Liam McKenna (5)
Colours: YELLOW, brown cross sashes, emerald green cap Form: 2pp/-4p4 (CPiece)
10 11 0 (154)
Ivan Ryan (7)
Colours: BROWN, pink sleeves, white cap, brown spots Form: 50-6684 (V,T)
16/1 HR94 Mr I. Ryan 11.2 (V) (TS) 1 1/4L 5 1/2L s/hd 4th to Gustavo Goodway 11.1 here 13 APR 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f Gd 16/1 HR97 Mr I. Ryan 11.4 (CP) (TS) 32L 8th of 14fn, 16rn to Silent Selector 11.5 LIM 1 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 22/1 HR101 Mr I. Ryan 10.7 (TS) 89L last of 6fn, 9rn to Prophet’s Corner 11.4 PUN 20 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 211yds Sft/Hvy
14 10 1 (141)
Mike O’Connor
Colours: PURPLE, yellow spots, purple sleeves & cap Form: 03335-1 (C,T)
Broke his maiden over fences over C&D last month and is interesting on these terms
Smitty Bacall 6 N.H. wins €50,491.00 CD Handicap Rating 92 15/2 HR85 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 (CP) (TS) won 3 1/2L 5 1/2L from College Causeway 10.8 and Rust To Riches 10.9 here 13 APR 10rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 2f 50yds Gd 10/1 HR87 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 (CP) (TS) 48L 5th of 6fn, 9rn to Edgewell 10.11 DWNP 11 OCT 24 hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 150yds Gd/Yld 13/2 HR88 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to C’est Rien 10.8 TRAM 18 SEP 24 11rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 180yds Gd
B,T worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 4. C,T worn by No. 2, No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 6. V,T worn by No. 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Sea Aster, 4/1 Smitty Bacall, 6/1 Quest With Speed, Dorans Law, 10/1 Where’s Frankie, Hardwired, Look Dont Touch, 20/1 Fairyhill Run 2024 - 1st Goodnightngodbless 2nd Sweet Will 3rd Dorking Cock (6 min. 42.6 sec.)
Win: SEA ASTER
Next Best: Smitty Bacall
A winner over C&D on her penultimate start, SEA ASTER was always going to face a stiff test in the Listed race in which she unseated at Fairyhouse last time. This is more attainable and it could be worth forgiving that mishap. Fellow track-and-trip winner Smitty Bacall is another solid contender, while Quest With Speed and Hardwired should also be competitive.
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 steeplechase for Certified Hunters four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing and that have between 25th September, 2021 and 29th April, 2025 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 50 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs, 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S Rules. A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2024/2025 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co Kildare not later than 29th April or the horse will not be qualified to start Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
B g Harzand - Lilting (Montjeu)
Owner: S F McElroy
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Tullpark Ltd
About Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 50 Yards (4,625 metres)
Mr S Connor (7)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green seams, dark green cap, emerald green star Form: 3p-2 (TStrap)
Has his work cut out if taking up this engagement after Punchestown on Saturday
Ballyedward (PtoP) 13/2 D G Lavery 1/2L 2nd to Dubhain LOUGHANMORE 19-APR-25 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 4/1 S Connor p.u in race won by Race To Base LOUGHANMORE 19-OCT-24 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 9/1 D G Lavery 3rd to Keops Des Bordes (FR) LOUGHANMORE 20-APR-24 11r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
2 BARTON SKY (58)
B g Snow Sky (GB) - Academy Rose (Oscar)
Owner: Thomas Hutton
Trainer: William P Murphy
Breeder: T Hutton
Has something to prove after pulling up on his latest start between the flags
7 12 0 (168)
Mr P W Gleeson (7)
Colours: RED & YELLOW QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow diamond on cap
Form: 1346-2p (TStrap)
Barton Sky (PtoP) 5/1 P A King p.u in race won by Making Country NENAGH 08-MAR-25 15r9f Wnr of One 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 7/2 P A King 3/4L 2nd to Asphalt Cowboy TURTULLA 18-JAN-25 7r5f Wnr of One 3m Yld 125/1 Mr L.J. Carberry 11.7 (TS) 24L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Con’s Roc 11.7 LIM 29 DEC 24 hnt.ch 2m 6f 120yds Yld/Sft
(49)
B g Califet (FR) - Lady Denisa (GB) (Sir Percy (GB))
Owner: W R Crawford
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: W & J Flood
His latest second reads well and this longer trip shouldn’t hamper his chance
6 12 0 (168)
Mr T C Kileff (7)
Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue seams, dark blue sleeves, light blue star on cap
Form: f36-212 (Hood)
11/2 Mr T.C. Kileff 11.0 (H) 2L 2nd to Milan Forth 11.7 here 17 MAR 8rn hnt.ch 2m 3f 140yds Gd (PtoP) 5/2CFF T C Kileff won 2L 15L from Weespoof and Drumnasoo FARMACAFFLEY 22-FEB-25 6r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 9/2 T C Kileff 1L 2nd to Yewtree Hill TYRELLA 25-JAN-25 5r3f Wnr of Three 3m Gd/Yld
4 KINGS JET (22)
B g Jet Away (GB) - Court Gamble (King’s Theatre)
Owner: Douglas Taylor
Trainer: C W J Farrell
Breeder: Mr Oisin Stafford
5 12 0 (168)
Mr T A Halford (7)
Colours: DARK BLUE, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap
Form: f7-p344
Point-to-point form leaves him with something to find and best watched for now
Kings Jet (PtoP) 4/1 T A Halford 6 1/2L 4th to Go To The Moon STRADBALLY 13-APR-25 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 6/1 T A Halford 10L 4th to Park Talk TAYLORSTOWN 05-APR-25 6r Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 6/1 T A Halford 5 3/4L 3rd to Passing Diamond LISRONAGH 23-MAR-25 15r6f Mdn 3m Yld
Br g Getaway (GER) - Granny Yeats (Yeats)
Owner: Shane Wilson & Jamesy Hagan
Trainer: D M Christie
Breeder: Dan Duignan
5 12 0 (168)
Mr D G Lavery
Colours: PURPLE, yellow & purple check sleeves, purple & yellow check cap Form: 3p-2111
Arrives on the back of a hat-trick between the flags and he can enter the reckoning
My Life Be Like (PtoP) 11/10FF B O’Neill won 4 1/2L 11L from Only For Our Man and Western Wishes LOUGHANMORE 19-APR-25 8r Wnr of Two 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 9/4 B O’Neill won 22L 21L from Cadoudal Saint (FR) and Yewtree Hill PORTRUSH 22-MAR-25 6r3f Wnr of Two 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 B O’Neill won 7L 5 1/2L from Largy Panic and Chichester Park (GB) KIRKISTOWN 08-MAR-25 11r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Sft
B g Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (Golden Tornado)
Owner: Miss Deirdre Agnes Connolly
Trainer: Terence Leonard
Breeder: Donal Brazil
Merits strong consideration after an encouraging third at Cork a fortnight ago
Sampoet 40/1 Mr M.J. Kenneally 11.12 2 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Drive On Jimmey 12.0 CK 21 APR 15rn hnt.ch 3m 100yds Yld (PtoP) 7/1 J D Coffey 1.1/2L 2nd to Magic Sadler (GB) RATHCANNON 06-APR-25 9r8f Wnr of Two 3m Gd (PtoP) 6/1 M J O’Connor 24L 6th to Our Story BANDON 02-MAR-25 9r7f Wnr of One 3m Sft
B g Arcadio (GER) - Givemeabuzz (High Roller)
Owner: Suttons Hill Syndicate
Trainer: Richard John O’Brien
Breeder: Seamus Murnane & W M Dimeen
Arrives in good heart between the flags, although this demands a career best
Suttons Hill (PtoP) 7/2 E P O’Brien nkL 2nd to Cosmic Blizzard BALLYSTEEN 26-APR-25 5r3f Wnr of Two 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 E P O’Brien 3 3/4L 4th to Fountain House DROMAHANE 06-APR-25 7r Open 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 2/1JFF C J Shine 3L 2nd to Onyerbike BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-25 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Gd/Yld
B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Bobarlee (Arcadio (GER))
Owner: Downtown Syndicate
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan
Breeder: Mr Tom Maher
8 12 0 (168)
Mr M J Kenneally (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red seams, white cap Form: 36-5623
8 12 0 (168)
Mr J L Gleeson
Colours: ORANGE, black hoop, striped sleeves, white cap Form: 2-6p-242
6 11 7 (161)
Mr L P Shanahan (7)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow braces, white cap Form: 22-4112 (TStrap)
A promising second on her stable bow at Cork recently enters her into calculations
Justlikejessejames
9/2 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.4 (TS) 3L 2nd to Eyes Off Annie 11.6 CK 21 APR 7rn hnt.ch 3m 100yds Yld (PtoP) 6/4FF L P Shanahan won 1/2L 5L from Pappariche (GB) and Winter Orchid DURROW 23-MAR-25 10r8f Mares Wnr of One 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 L P Shanahan won 3L 1L from Klassy Pearl (FR) and Carrigeen Karenga NENAGH 08-MAR-25 13r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 My Life Be Like, 4/1 Bold Fury, 5/1 Sampoet, 6/1 Justlikejessejames, 12/1 Ballyedward, Suttons Hill, 20/1 Barton Sky, Kings Jet 2024 - 1st Ballyphilip 2nd Drumnasoo 3rd Bold Fury (5 min. 55.6 sec.)
Having recorded a hat-trick between the flags in recent months, MY LIFE BE LIKE could be one to follow on his Rules debut. The son of Getaway has made light work of his opposition and he’s marginally preferred to Bold Fury. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a good second over an extended 2m3f at this course and the step up in trip is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Sampoet and Justlikejessejames complete the shortlist.
5.05P.M.
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 I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing About 2 miles 1 furlong 79 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st 10lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 1st May) may also ride in this race. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Clara Bel La (Accordion)
Owner: So Be It Syndicate
Trainer: Adrian Sexton
Breeder: Ms Cora Cronin
Related to a few winners but he might find this a tough task first time out
2 FLYING TRIX (-)
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Supreme Trix (Oscar)
Owner: Mrs A L T Moore
Trainer: A L T Moore
Breeder: Mrs Jennifer Coleman
Mr C Lamon (7)
Colours: YELLOW, maroon sleeves, yellow cap, maroon spots
Form:
(164)
Mr M N Sharpe (7)
Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, emerald green & grey quartered cap
Form:
His dam won her only bumper start and he needs to be monitored in the betting
Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Carmelina (Dylan Thomas)
Owner: Mrs P J Conway & Michéal Dorman
Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
Breeder: Mrs P J Conway
Related to a few Flat winners, so he may have the pace to challenge on debut
B g Manatee (GB) - Ceanore (FR) (Goldneyev (USA))
Owner: S Curling
Trainer: S Curling
Breeder: Mme Aurelir Fernandes-Thireau & Mme Marie Drion
Sent off favourite when finishing midfield at Ballinrobe, but he could improve
(164)
Mr F Maguire
Colours: PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap. Form:
(164)
Mr D Doyle (7)
Colours: DARK BLUE & GREY DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, white cap Form: 7
Leopard D’irlande (FR) 11/4Fav Mr D. Doyle 11.3 16L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Jules Winfield (FR) 11.10 BAL 11 APR Bumper 2m 185yds Gd
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B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mary Elise (Mastercraftsman)
Owner: P J Rothwell
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Breeder: Elaine Chivers
(164)
Mr J H Williamson (7)
Colours: MAUVE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, yellow star on cap Form:
43,000 pounds purchase who is a son of Sea The Moon and is one to watch out for
B g Telescope - Indian Stream (GB) (Generous)
Owner: T T Steele
Trainer: C A McBratney
Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh
Failed to land a blow over hurdles at Fairyhouse and he looks up against it
Raleagh Scope (GB)
150/1 K.C. Sexton 11.4 88L 22nd of 23fn, 24rn to Locked Box 11.7 FAIR 22 APR mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Sft
Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Diamond Dust (GB) (Bandmaster (USA))
Owner: Steven Crawford
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Breeder: Oldcourt Stud
(164)
Mr S R Hamilton (7)
Colours: RED & BLACK DIABOLO, yellow cap Form: 0
(164)
Mr S Connor (7)
Colours: RED, red & white hooped sleeves, white hoop on cap
Form: f
Son of Shirocco, whose dam is a half-sister to smart staying chaser Bob Bob Bobbin
Stone Cold (PtoP) 5/1 S Connor fell in race won by Mister Pessimistic LOUGHANMORE 19-APR-25 11r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
(GB) (24) 4 11 10 (164)
B g Cracksman (GB) - Cundinamarca (FR) (Camelot (GB))
Owner: Townbraccan & Partner
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Breeder: Pedro A Mateos Not SL
Mr H C Swan
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black cap, emerald green spots
Form: 74
Showed more when finishing fourth at Ballinrobe and he may have more to offer
The Market (GB) 25/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 6 1/2L 4L 1 1/4L 4th to Jules Winfield (FR) 11.10 BAL 11 APR 16rn Bumper 2m 185yds Gd 11/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 96L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Light Up The Dark (GB) 11.0 NAAS 5 JAN Bumper 2m Hvy
9 THE
(-) 4 11 10 (164)
B g Let The Lion Roar (GB) - My Memory (Presenting (GB))
Owner: Niamh Harvey
Trainer: William Harvey
Breeder: Thomas Tormey
Mr J L Gleeson
Colours: YELLOW & BLACK HOOPS, yellow sleeves, red cap
Form:
Brother to hurdle/chase winner Dripsey Moon and would be dangerous to dismiss
10
(71) 4 11 3 (157)
Gr f Sumbal - Lady Sharpo (Shantou (USA))
Owner: Warren Ewing
Trainer: W J Bryson
Breeder: Michael Shefflin
Mr D McGill (7)
Colours: PINK & YELLOW CHECK, pink sleeves, yellow cap
Fell in her sole point-to-point outing and the market could prove the best guide
Form: f Inspired Act (PtoP) 6/1 O McGill fell in race won by Clondaw Park LISRONAGH 23-FEB-25 12r7f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy
B f Bathyrhon (GER) - Cosmic Diamond (GB) (Multiplex (GB))
Owner: Mrs Mary Turley
Trainer: Patrick Eugene Turley (R)
Breeder: The Glanvilles Stud Ltd
11 3 (157)
Mr D G Lavery
Colours: YELLOW, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap
Form: p (Hood)
Sports a first-time hood for her debut under Rules, but it’s best to look elsewhere
Miracles Do Happen (GB) (PtoP) 3/1JFF D G Lavery p.u in race won by Lennon Grove LOUGHANMORE 19-APR-25 10r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
Hood worn by No. 11.
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Leopard D’irlande (FR), Test The Market (GB), 9/2 Stone Cold, 5/1 Jodoro, 8/1 Flying Trix, 16/1 Moon Mission (GB), Inspired Act, 25/1 Build A Bridge, The Iron Chef, Miracles Do Happen (GB), 33/1 Raleagh Scope (GB) 2024 - 1st Marlacoo 2nd Polepatrick 3rd Chanceawetmorning (4 min. 1.8 sec.)
TEST THE MARKET accounted for Leopard D’irlande (seventh) when showing a good amount of improvement to finish fourth at Ballinrobe last month and should have more improvement in him. Gordon Elliott’s four-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to get off the mark. Jodoro is related to three French Flat winners and it would be interesting if the market speaks in his favour on debut.
BoyleSports Summer Race Evening Friday 30th May
Gates Open: 3:30pm
