Punchestown Racecard - Thursday 16th November

THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2023

LADBROKES DAY

RACECARD - €4

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THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2023 PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND.

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Mr. N. MacDermott Esq.

PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS

THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2023

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Mr N. McGrath (Chair), Ms. M. Cosgrove, Mr N. McCaffrey, Mr J. Gaisford-St.Lawrence & Mr. L. Walsh Mr. B. Sheridan Mr. D. Maher Mr. D. Cullen Mr. A.L. McKeever Mr. A. Shaw Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. P. Moloney Dr. A. McGoldrick Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S Ms. N. Moloney & Mr. D.J. Condell Mr. C. Gordon

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TOP TRAINER & JOCKEY (LAST MONTH) TRAINER

WINNERS RIDES STRIKE RATE

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W P MULLINS

12

43

27.9%

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G ELLIOTT

33

122

27%

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G CROMWELL

14

8

19.4%

JOCKEY

WINNERS

RIDES

STRIKE RATE

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J KENNEDY

23

58

39.7%

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P TOWNEND

9

24

37.5%

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K DONOGHUE

8

39

20.5%

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MEMBERS BAR

THE LOFT BAR

ARCHIVE BAR

SPORTS BAR

OPEN GATE BAR

WATCH HOUSE RESTAURANT

HAY CAFE

LA TOUCHE RESTAURANT

FEEDROOM CAFE

VANTAGE ROOM

CORINTHIAN RESTAURANT

RACECARDS

PRESIDENTS SUITE

FIRST AID ROOM

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PARADE RING

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HUNT STAND

RACE

01

12.20 The Ladbrokes ‘We Play Together’ Handicap Steeplechase of €10,500 (Rated 0-102)

((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €6195; SECOND: €2100; FOURTH: €525; FIFTH: €315; J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THIRD: €1050; SIXTH: €210.

Three Miles and 157 Yards Start

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 AN FRAOCH MOR (IRE) (185)

10 12 0

(168)

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Fugal Maid B R McCarthy O T J Ward WHITE, red braces, striped cap

8pp/-650 F Keith Donoghue J Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare T

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. He is becoming dangerously well treated but the son of Mahler will need to improve on recent performances.

Star Rating HH An Fraoch Mor 3 N.H. wins €25,980 — Handicap Rating 102 22/1 HR106 S. O’Callaghan 11.4 38L 10th of 15 to Stealthy Tom 11.9 KILL 15 MAY hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd/Yld 9/1 HR109 Miss M. O’Sullivan 10.0 31L 5th of 8fn, 10rn to Gain De Cause (FR) 10.0 FAIR 8 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 150yds Sft 14/1 HR111 S. O’Callaghan 11.2 31L last of 6fn, 11rn to Misty Hollow 10.4 NAV 20 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Hvy

2 BALDUR’S GATE (IRE) (28)

8

11 10

?+2

(164)

5-3523p F Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Like A Miller Mr J W Hannon (7) J B Robert B Hodgins Miss Denise Marie O’Shea, Cork T O Wild Rover Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, orange cross of lorraine, orange stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, orange stars

Placed in two chases and three point-to-points from nine starts. Pulled up on his return last month but he had been largely consistent before that. Has a 7lb claimer aboard today and that could aid his chance.

Star Rating HHH Baldur’s Gate — Handicap Rating 98 11/2 HR98 Rachael Blackmore 11.11 p.u. in race won by Ardera Ru 11.8 THU 19 OCT 12rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 112yds Sft 3/1 HR99 Rachael Blackmore 10.4 nk 12L 3rd to Oscer Romero 10.3 WEX 31 MAR 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 170yds Hvy 7/1 HR96 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Routine Excellence 11.12 THU 18 MAR 13rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f 118yds Sft

3 BLACK SAMURAI (GB) (7)

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy - Cadourova (FR) B Grace & Samuel Hockenhull O Eoin A Barry YELLOW, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars

9

11 10

(164)

(C,T) 38/-8076 F Mr D O’Connor J Sean Aherne, Cork T

He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Below-par recently, but first-time cheekpieces could give him a boost and he is not ruled Star Rating HHH out.

Black Samurai (GB) 3 N.H. wins €17,700 — Handicap Rating 98 11/1 HR98 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 38L 6th of 7fn, 10rn to Evies Vladimir 11.4 CLON 9 NOV hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 96yds Hvy 33/1 HR102 M.P. O’Connor 11.11 (TS) 32L last of 7fn, 9rn to Avec Espoir (GB) 11.2 KILL 1 OCT hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Yld/Sft 40/1 HR106 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.11 (TS) 30L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Downtown Queen 12.0 WEX 1 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 140yds Yld

4 FAITH LOVING (FR) (9)

8

11 10

(164)

64-5f41 F Br B g Ballingarry - Under (FR) Dillon Maxwell (7) J B M Clement Machado & M Jean-Paul Senechal Mrs Caroline McCaldin, Down T O Alan McCaldin PURPLE & LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED, light blue armlet, quartered cap

He has won a chase and three point-to-points at 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy.

Raised 6lb for his recent Fairyhouse triumph, but Dillon Maxwell is able to claim the full 7lb this time around. Key player.

Star Rating HHHH Faith Loving (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 98 9/2 HR92 D.P. Maxwell 11.8 won ns 5 1/2L from Greenway Machine 10.2 and Fox Le Bel (FR) 11.6 FAIR 7 NOV 8rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy (PtoP) 8/1 B Dunleavy 6 1/4L 4th to Gray Rock (FR) PORTRUSH 14-OCT-23 5r Wnr of Three 3m Sft 17/2 Mr N. McParlan 12.0 fell in race won by Ballydesmond 11.7 DRYL 1 MAY 10rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 50yds Yld

5 HE FITZ IN (IRE) (26)

Br Br g Morozov (USA) - Shuil Direach B Miss Carmel Whelan O Cathal McDaid PINK, black star, black sleeves, pink armlet, black cap

7

11

6

(160)

(Visor) p41f22 F Shane O’Callaghan (5) J D E Fitzgerald, Limerick T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Yet to truly shine over fences, but last month’s course second was far more encouraging and he could play a leading role today.

Star Rating HHHH He Fitz In 2 N.H. wins €13,275 — Handicap Rating 94 4/1 HR95 S. O’Callaghan 11.9 (V) 9 1/2L 2nd to Ishan (FR) 11.10 LIM 21 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Hvy 7/2Fav HR93 Mr R.W. Barron 10.11 (V) 4 3/4L 2nd to Hardwired 11.7 here 11 OCT 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 60yds Yld/Sft 3/1Fav HR88 S. O’Callaghan 11.2 (V) fell in race won by Shantou Sisu 10.13 SLGO 27 SEP 9rn hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f 182yds Sft

6

6 WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM (IRE) (46) 8

Br Ch g Arcano - Highland Gift B Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd O Mark Michael McNiff BLACK, white seams, white sleeves, white cap, black star

(C,T)

11

5

(159)

7-0-7966 F Phillip Enright J Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 3m on yielding ground. He was eased 2lb in the handicap having been far from disgraced at Killarney last time, albeit well beaten, but he is no Star Rating HHH forlorn hope.

William Of Wykeham 2 N.H. wins €12,390 — Handicap Rating 93 11/1 HR95 P.T. Enright 11.7 (CP) (TS) 19L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Avec Espoir (GB) 11.2 KILL 1 OCT hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Yld/Sft 17/2 HR97 P.T. Enright 11.9 (CP) (TS) 29L 6th of 8fn, 12rn to North Of Nashville 11.5 WEX 1 SEP hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f Yld 33/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 74L last of 9fn, 14rn to Too Bright 11.12 KILB 4 JUN beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld

7 FOX LE BEL (FR) (9)

8

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Maldives (FR) B Mme I de Saint Anthost O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

11 0

(154)

4323u3 F Aidan Kelly (5) J Liz Doyle, Wexford T

Placed in six hurdle races and five chases from 28 starts. He is more than capable of being involved at this level, having posted a series of good runs in defeat, but minor honours might be his best hope.

Star Rating HHH Fox Le Bel (FR) — Handicap Rating 88 7/4Fav HR88 A.P. Kelly 11.6 (CP) ns 5 1/2L 3rd to Faith Loving (FR) 11.8 FAIR 7 NOV 8rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy (PtoP) 9/4 A O Harrington u.r. in race won by You No Me Too Well TINAHELY 15-OCT-23 13r7f Mdn 3m Yld 4/1 HR88 A.P. Kelly 11.0 (CP) 2 3/4L 9 1/2L 3rd to Likable Chancer 10.0 TRAM 17 APR 13rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 150yds Yld

8 DA BIG FELLA (IRE) (18)

9 10 11

Br B g Gold Well (GB) - Shuil Dara B Mrs V Courtney O Mrs Valerie Courtney BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, black sleeves, black cap

(151)

(C,T) 65-3042 F Michael O’Sullivan J Eamon Courtney, Kerry T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. First-time cheekpieces (retained) appeared to make a difference when finishing a gallant second at Galway last time and he is fancied to mount another stern challenge from 3lb higher.

Star Rating HHHH Da Big Fella 1 N.H. win €3,900 — Handicap Rating 85 7/1 HR82 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.12 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 11.11 GAL 29 OCT 9rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 111yds Hvy 9/1 HR82 J.J. Slevin 10.3 (CP) nk 5 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Positive Thinker 11.6 TIPP 18 APR 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR88 P.T. Enright 11.7 21L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Thecornerhouse 10.10 THU 9 FEB hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 182yds Gd/Yld

9 HIGHSTREETFASHION (IRE) (9)

Br B g Mountain High - Native Fashion B Joseph Campbell O Patrick Rooney SCARLET, green hoop on body & sleeves, scarlet cap

8 10 3

(143)

(C,T) 43p564 F Patrick M O’Brien (7) J Patrick Rooney (R), Dublin T

Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m 2f on soft and yielding - soft ground. He won the corresponding event from a 10lb lower mark 12 months ago and is not without a chance today.

Star Rating HHH Highstreetfashion 2 N.H. wins €12,095 C — Handicap Rating 77 8/1 HR79 L.A. McKenna 10.11 (CP) (TS) ns 5 1/2L 36L 4th to Faith Loving (FR) 11.8 FAIR 7 NOV 8rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy 17/2 HR81 S. O’Callaghan 9.7 (CP) (TS) 30L last of 6fn, 10rn to Outside The Door 11.7 here 10 JUN hcp chse (0-109)3m Gd/Yld 12/1 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 10.12 (CP) (TS) 32L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Reserve Judgement 11.5 DRYL 2 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 70yds Gd

10 GREENWAY MACHINE (IRE) (9)

11 10 1

?+2

(141)

u63512 F Br B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Go For Grogan Cian Cullinan (7) J B Joe Fogarty Ms Helen P Markham (R), Wicklow T O Peter Killeen ORANGE, royal blue seams, royal blue diamond on cap

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 7f and 3m on firm and soft ground. He’s been in fine fettle recently and finished in front of a few of these at Fairyhouse nine days ago. One to take seriously.

Star Rating HHHHH Greenway Machine 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 75 13/2 HR72 C.D Smithers 10.2 ns 2nd to Faith Loving (FR) 11.8 FAIR 7 NOV 8rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy 17/2 HR65 Cian Cullinan 9.9 won 1 1/2L 23L from Reddys Island 11.9 and Definetly Darsi 10.7 DWNP 6 OCT 9rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 110yds Sft 22/1 HR65 Cian Cullinan 9.9 11L 5th of 8 to C’est Quelqu’un (FR) 11.8 and Some Dove 11.9 D/H first DWNP 15 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Sft

11 FOUR COUNTRY ROADS (IRE) (9)

Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Sunny South East B Gregg Stafford O Tony O’Donnell ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white sleeves, royal blue armlet, black cap

9 10 0

(140)

p6p976 F Diarmuid Moloney (7) J Brian M McMahon, Galway T

He has won two chases and a point-to-point at 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. He’s dropped to a competitive mark but he must compete from 2lb out of the handicap today and others are preferred.

Star Rating HH Four Country Roads 2 N.H. wins €12,095 — Handicap Rating 72 10/1 HR75 D. Moloney 10.5 79L last of 6fn, 8rn to Faith Loving (FR) 11.8 FAIR 7 NOV hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy 50/1 HR75 D. Moloney 9.7 33L 7th of 9 to Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 11.11 GAL 29 OCT hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 111yds Hvy 50/1 HR75 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.0 37L last of 9fn, 10rn to Hardwired 11.7 here 11 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 60yds Yld/Sft C,T worn by No. 3, No. 6, No. 8, No. 9. CPiece worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5.

Long Handicap - Four Country Roads 9-12 (138) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Greenway Machine, 9/2 Faith Loving (FR), Da Big Fella, 5/1 Fox Le Bel (FR), 11/2 He Fitz In, 7/1 Baldur’s Gate, 14/1 William Of Wykeham, Highstreetfashion, 16/1 Black Samurai (GB), 20/1 Four Country Roads, 25/1 An Fraoch Mor 2022 - 1st Highstreetfashion 2nd Spancil Hill 3rd Sanibel Island (7 min. 18.9 sec.) ?+2 indicates possible jockey overweight

Race One continues onto the next page 7

RACE ONE

(CPiece)

RACE SUMMARY Just a nose separated Faith Loving (winner) and GREENWAY MACHINE (second) when the pair met at Fairyhouse nine days ago, but the latter, who is 3lb better off at the weights today, is fancied to reverse that form en route to success. He Fitz In arrives having posted back-to-back seconds and he must enter the reckoning, along with the consistent Fox Le Bel. Highstreetfashion might be 10lb higher than when winning this 12 months ago, but Patrick Rooney’s gelding is unlikely to go down without a fight.

WIN: GREENWAY MACHINE

EACH-WAY: HE FITZ IN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): Liz Doyle (6 wins from 88 runners, 7%) runs FOX LE BEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R O’Sullivan (1 win from 19 runners, 5%) runs AN FRAOCH MOR Longest Traveller: DA BIG FELLA trained by E Courtney, Kerry, 173 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

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IMPRESS

RACE

12.55 The Ladbrokes Fanzone ‘Your Team Your Game’ Rated Novice Steeplechase of €15,000

02

((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €8850; FOURTH: €750;

SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

One Mile and Seven Furlongs 131 Yards

F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 WILLYWAMPUS (IRE) (47)

6

(163)

Br Ch g Zoffany - Fanzine (GB) B Powerstown Stud O Mrs Valerie Courtney BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, black sleeves, black cap

11

9

(TStrap) p03614 F Michael O’Sullivan J Eamon Courtney, Kerry T

A winner of a chase at 2m 5f on good ground. Sets the standard for others aim at with a chase rating of 112 and he is likely to be thereabouts.

Star Rating HHHH Willywampus 1 N.H. win €6,785 — Handicap Rating 112 5/1 HR112 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.10 (TS) 2 1/2L 7L 1 3/4L 4th to Positive Thinker 10.8 GOW 30 SEP 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy 9/1 HR106 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.7 (TS) won 16L 6 1/2L from Gali Flight (FR) 11.12 and Some Dove 11.5 TRAM 17 AUG 7rn beg.ch 2m 5f 120yds Gd 25/1 HR106 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.11 6L 6th of 12fn, 17rn to King Ferdinand 11.5 TIPP 4 JUL hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 14yds Yld

2 ASLUKWOODHAVIT (GB) (203)

7

11

5

(159)

(TStrap) 43u-8-18 F Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Mr R S Brookhouse Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O R S Brookhouse LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Makes his chase debut and was last seen finishing eighth off a mark of 123 over hurdles in April, so he is of interest.

Star Rating HHHH Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900 20/1 HR123 M.P. O’Connor 11.9 13L 8th of 19fn, 25rn to Broomfield Bijou 11.9 here 27 APR hcp hdl (88-123)2m 40yds Gd/Yld 10/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) won 16L 13L from Smooth Player 11.7 and Ned’s Legacy 10.11 TRAM 17 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 8/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 35L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Popova 11.5 THU 1 DEC 22 mdn hdl 1m 7f 199yds Yld

3 BATTLE IT OUT (IRE) (19)

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Beeverstown Girl B Noel Guiry O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

5

11

5

(159)

0-73319 F Charlie O’Dwyer (5) J Conor O’Dwyer, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished last of nine on his first chase outing and he will need to find a big chunk of improvement.

Star Rating HH Battle It Out 1 N.H. win €7,375 16/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.0 37L last of 9 to The Big Chap 11.9 GAL 28 OCT nov.ch 2m 2f 54yds Sft 2/7Fav C.G. O’Dwyer 11.5 won 2 1/2L 31L from Knockraha Lass 11.5 and He’s Home Again 11.12 CK 23 MAR 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 3/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.11 1L 3/4L 3rd to Figaroc (FR) 11.4 CLON 2 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 152yds Sft

4 BLEU D’ENFER (FR) (12)

5

11

5

(159)

5-54029 F Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Quesotho Royale (FR) (TStrap) Daryl Jacob J B M Frederic Duvivier & M Gilles Defontaine S R B Crawford, Antrim T O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. He failed to fire on his chase debut when ninth in a handicap at Ayr, but may find this easier and he showed signs of ability over hurdles.

Star Rating HHH Bleu D’enfer (FR) Daryl Jacob 11.5 (TS) 28L 9th of 10 to Whodini 11.0 AYR 4 NOV hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 110yds Gd /Sft D. Jacob 11.6 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Nowinittowinit 10.6 PERTH 26 APR 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft 28/1 HR115 D.A. Jacob 11.4 (TS) 30L 13th of 15fn, 19rn to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft

5 BUA BOY (IRE) (608)

Br B g Doyen - High Priestess B Michael G Daly O Katie & Brian Castle Partnership LIGHT GREEN, purple star, purple chevrons on sleeves, purple star on cap

8

11

5

(159)

9220-30- F Daniel King (3) J Philip M Byrne, Offaly T

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Returns from a long absence but he was useful over hurdles before his layoff and warrants respect today.

Star Rating HHHHH Bua Boy 3 N.H. wins €23,361 D. G. Hogan 10.9 22L 20th of 26 to State Man (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 22 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 17/2 HR130 D.G. Hogan 11.2 15L 4 1/4L 3rd to Whiskey Sour 11.2 LEP 6 MAR 22 6rn hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld D. G. Hogan 11.1 21L 13th of 19 to West Cork (GB) 10.13 CHELTENHAM 14 NOV 21 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd

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6 DEPLOYED (IRE) (20)

9

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Brook Style B J Mulcahy O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

11

5

(159)

4-3-51f//-6 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground, but that win was over three years ago.

Makes his second start for the Gordon Elliott yard and could show improvement on his chase Star Rating HHHH debut.

Deployed 1 N.H. win €5,900 80/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 28L last of 6 to Firm Footings 11.9 SLGO 27 OCT hdl 2m 1f 110yds Sft 12/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 fell in race won by Finest Evermore 10.9 LIST 26 SEP 20 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Sft 7/2 S.W. Flanagan 11.6 won 7L 6L from Game Socks 11.0 and Dedanann 11.6 KILB 11 SEP 20 13rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld

7 KARUMA GREY (GER) (220)

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Karuma (GER) B Gestut Kussaburg O Paul Holden WHITE & BLACK HOOPS, white cap, black star

5

11

5

(159)

f-p051p F Diarmuid Moloney (7) J Miss Ellmarie Holden, Kilkenny T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. He was pulled up on his handicap bow at Fairyhouse over the smaller obstacles, but could prove a different proposition over fences.

Star Rating HHH Karuma Grey (GER) 1 N.H. win €7,080 28/1 HR123 M.M. McDonagh 11.7 (H) p.u. in race won by Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 28/1 D. Moloney 11.5 (H) won 2L 8 1/2L from Libby 10.9 and Showurappreciation 11.12 GOW 11 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 40/1 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (H) 27L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Franciscan Rock 11.4 THU 23 FEB mdn hdl 2m 7f 151yds Gd Br B g Most Improved - Always A Way (GB) B Ms Carol Henley O A Shiels & Donal Gavigan & Niall Reilly EMERALD GREEN & RED STRIPED, red sleeves, quartered cap

5

(TStrap)

11

5

(159)

80-0pu9 F Phillip Enright J A J Martin, Meath T

Yet to place in six NH starts. He has been sent off at long odds for each of his starts so far and his performances have reflected those prices, so it may be best to look elsewhere. Star Rating H Natural Ability 150/1 M.A. Enright 10.7 (TS) 16L 9th of 11 to Rattle And Hum 9.0 SLGO 16 MAY mdn 1m 5f 40yds Gd/Yld 150/1 R. Deegan 11.12 (TS) u.r. in race won by Senecia 11.12 BAL 2 MAY 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd 100/1 L.A. McKenna 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Johngus 11.12 CLON 21 MAR 9rn beg.ch 2m 36yds Hvy

9 TULLYPOLE ANNIE (IRE) (40)

Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Misscomplacent (GB) B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd O Kathyanna Syndicate PINK, light blue stars, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star

5

11

5

(159)

871-pp9 F J J Slevin J Mrs Lorna Fowler, Meath T

She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. She made no impression on her stable/chase debut last time, but she isn’t one to write off just yet.

Star Rating HHH Tullypole Annie 1 flat win €5,900 3 N.H. wins €25,665 20/1 J.J. Slevin 11.5 47L 9th of 12fn, 13rn to The Big Chap 11.5 FAIR 7 OCT beg.ch 2m 110yds Sft Miss Georgie Benson 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Punctuation (GB) 11.2 AINTREE 14 APR 20rn hcp hdl 2m 103yds Sft 25/1 HR122 Miss G. Benson 10.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by Ballybawn Belter 10.0 LEP 5 FEB 22rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 4, No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Willywampus, 7/2 Aslukwoodhavit (GB), 5/1 Deployed, 6/1 Bua Boy, 10/1 Bleu D’enfer (FR), 14/1 Battle It Out, Karuma Grey (GER), 20/1 Tullypole Annie, 50/1 Natural Ability 2022 - 1st Broomfield Hall 2nd Razzle Dazzle Love 3rd The Priests Leap (4 min. 24.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY BUA BOY was last seen finishing down the field in the County Hurdle at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and he has since switched to the in-form Philip M Byrne yard. The son of Doyen is the top-rated of this field over hurdles and warrants the utmost respect on his chase debut following a long absence. The main threat could be Bleu D’enfer, who failed to fire off a mark of 120 at Ayr but could show a lot more stepping into novice company. Of the remainder, Deployed makes the most appeal on his chasing bow.

WIN: BUA BOY

EACH-WAY: BLEU D’ENFER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (95 wins from 675 runners, 14%) runs DEPLOYED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 68 runners, 31%) runs DEPLOYED Longest Traveller: WILLYWAMPUS trained by E Courtney, Kerry, 173 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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RACE TWO

8 NATURAL ABILITY (IRE) (184)

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RACE

1.30 The Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500

03

((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €7375; FOURTH: €625;

SECOND: €2500; FIFTH: €375;

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THIRD: €1250; SIXTH: €250.

Two Miles and 107 Yards

F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 BLINDMAN (FR) (103)

3

(154)

11 0

565r0r F Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mantissa (GB) Diarmuid Moloney (7) J B S A S Le Thenney Brian M McMahon, Galway T O France Equipe Syndicate MAROON, white disc, grey cap

A maiden on the Flat in his native France and he refused to race on his last two outings.

Making his hurdles debut for new connections now and possibly best watched at present.

Star Rating HH Blindman (FR) B. Marie 9.0 ref. in race won by Pangaea (FR) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 5 AUG 12rn 1m 1f 110yds Std C. Berge 8.8 ref. in race won by Sweet Fortune (FR) 8.7 LE LION D’ANGERS 25 JUL 9rn 1m 2f Sft L. Carboni 8.12 8L 5th of 9 to Rising Up (FR) 9.4 COMPIEGNE 9 JUN 1m Sft

2 EAGLES REIGN (IRE) (32)

Br B g Gleneagles - Nacre (JPN) B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah O T J Ward WHITE, red braces, striped cap

3

11 0

(154)

006007 F Tom Harney (7) J Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare T

Eight starts without a place on the Flat, but beaten less than 10 lengths on his hurdling bow at Cork last month when showing some promise. Improvement needed but he may do better in this sphere.

Star Rating HHH Eagles Reign 80/1 T.P. Harney 10.7 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Hands On 11.0 CK 15 OCT mdn hdl 2m 20yds Yld/Sft 50/1 HR56 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 (BK) 19L 11th of 20 to Solar Breeze 10.2 NAV 4 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 2f Yld/Sft 14/1 HR57 Rachael Blackmore 9.10 (CP) 15L 11th of 12 to Notturno 9.11 TRAM 13 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 4f Gd

3 HAPPENSTANCE (IRE) (15)

Br B g Camacho (GB) - Adelasia B John O’Connor O Mrs Patrick J Flynn ROYAL BLUE, black & emerald green quartered cap

3

11 0

(154)

074870 F Gary Noonan (5) J Patrick J Flynn, Waterford T

A winner over 7f on the Flat at Dundalk in November last year, but unplaced in seven races since.

This will be his second race following a gelding operation and his debut over hurdles.

Star Rating HH Happenstance 1 flat win €5,900 18/1 HR48 A.C. Persse 8.5 12L 11th of 14 to Storm Eric 9.5 DUN 1 NOV hcp (47-65)7f Std 14/1 HR43 A.C. Persse 8.0 (BK) 5 3/4L 7th of 16 to Amanirenas 10.3 FAIR 12 JUL hcp (47-65)7f Gd 14/1 HR44 A.C. Persse 8.5 5L 8th of 15 to Amemri (GB) 9.3 LIM 23 JUN hcp (47-65)1m Yld

4 NO BIG DEAL (IRE) (19)

Br B g Zoffany - Round of Applause (GB) B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star

3

11 0

(154)

687088 F Simon Torrens J Charles O’Brien, Kildare T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles and beaten 28 lengths when eighth at Galway last month, weakening before two out. He may do better once he is sent handicapping.

Star Rating HH No Big Deal 33/1 S.D. Torrens 11.0 28L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Kaleosun (FR) 11.0 GAL 28 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 12/1 S.D. Torrens 11.0 44L 8th of 11 to Open To Question (USA) 11.0 GOW 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m Hvy 33/1 HR74 N.G. McCullagh 8.12 10L 13th of 14 to Angelic Appeal 9.0 CUR 13 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

5 PACINI (GB) (215)

Br B g Poet’s Word - Frequently (GB) B William Slattery O KTDA Racing BLACK, white sash, white sleeves, black stars, black cap, white star

3

11 0

(154)

1 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner on the Flat at Durtal in Germany on very soft ground on his only start, and gelded since moving to the Gordon Elliott yard. Looks an interesting recruit for a stable in great form.

Star Rating HHHHH Pacini (GB) 1 flat win €5,500 M DELALANDE 8.12 won 1 3/4L 1L from Ragnarok (FR) 9.2 and Spirou (FR) 8.13 DURTAL 15 APR 11rn 1m 6f 110yds Hvy

14

6 SEMBLANCE OF ORDER (IRE) (34) 3

Br B g Buratino - Semblance (GB) B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly O J P Ledwidge BLACK & GREY QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap

11 0

(154)

17rr70 F Sam Ewing J A Oliver, Tyrone T

Two wins from 16 starts on the Flat at up to a mile but beaten 11 lengths on his last outing at Dundalk. One to consider if he takes to the smaller obstacles.

Star Rating HHHH Semblance Of Order 2 flat wins €16,815 9/1 HR80 W.J. Lee 9.1 (CP) 11L 13th of 14 to Migdam (FR) 9.6 DUN 13 OCT hcp 1m Std 14/1 HR82 G.F. Carroll 9.8 7 1/2L 7th of 11 to Dagoda 9.2 CUR 23 SEP hcp 7f Yld/Sft 15/2 HR85 C.D. Hayes 9.9 ref. in race won by Lan Cinnte 9.10 GAL 2 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld

7 THEINCROWD (IRE) (37)

3

11 0

(154)

6 F Br B g Fast Company - Sabaidee J J Slevin J B Mount Coote Stud G Ahern, Cork T O Rory O’Callaghan & Ger Gubbins DARK BLUE & LIGHT GREEN HOOPS, dark blue & royal blue hooped sleeves, pink & royal blue hooped cap Sixth in a bumper on his only start when beaten less than six lengths at Huntingdon, where he weakened late on over shorter. Having his first start over hurdles here and one to consider with any improvement.

Star Rating HHHH Theincrowd Miss Josephine Townend 10.11 5L 6th of 14 to Giddyupadingdong 10.9 HUNTINGDON 10 OCT Bumper 1m 5f 148yds Gd

8 TOM RED (IRE) (47)

3

11 0

(154)

996 F Phillip Enright J Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo T

Lightly raced with two starts on the Flat and a sixth of 11 at Gowran Park on his hurdles debut to his name. Open to improvement but he appears to have plenty to find to get into the mix.

Star Rating HH Tom Red 80/1 D. King 10.11 26L 6th of 11 to Open To Question (USA) 11.0 GOW 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 Adam Caffrey 9.6 12L 9th of 12 to Navajo River 9.6 ROS 22 AUG mdn 1m 4f 8yds Yld/Sft 66/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 14L 9th of 11 to Blazing Sunset (GB) 9.8 SLGO 16 MAY mdn 1m 2f 94yds Gd/Yld

9 WARRIOR LION (GB) (195)

3

11 0

(154)

25-7 F Br Ch g Roaring Lion (USA) - Stroll Patrol (GB) Sean Flanagan J B The Stroll Patrol Partnership Moses McCabe, Wexford T O Castle Lad Syndicate EMERALD GREEN, white panel, halved sleeves, hooped cap

He failed to build on a promising debut second for Joseph O’Brien in two further starts on the Flat, and now runs for new connections after being sold in July. Interesting if he takes to the winter game.

Star Rating HHHH Warrior Lion (GB) 7/1 D. McMonagle 9.6 15L 7th of 14 to Young Ireland 9.3 CK 5 MAY mdn 1m 2f 40yds Sft/Hvy 100/30 S.M. Crosse 9.5 10L 5th of 9 to Cairo 9.5 CUR 27 AUG 22 mdn 1m Gd 15/2 S.M. Crosse 9.5 3 1/4L 2nd to Denmark (GB) 9.5 NAAS 1 AUG 22 6rn mdn 1m Yld

10 ADARE BEAUTY (IRE) (30)

3 10 7

(147)

(TStrap) 76850 F Shane O’Callaghan (5) J Thomas Dowling, Wicklow T

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Quiania B Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey O D Leech & Michael M Farrell PURPLE, light green cross sashes, light green star on cap

Unplaced in four starts on the Flat and beaten 48 lengths on her sole start over hurdles here last month when her jumping left something to be desired. Has plenty to find in order to trouble some of these.

Star Rating HH Adare Beauty 50/1 HR53 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) 42L 13th of 14 to Rough And Tough 9.9 GOW 17 OCT hcp (47-70)1m 75yds Hvy 150/1 S. O’Callaghan 9.10 (TS) 47L 5th of 6 to Wodhooh (FR) 10.7 here 10 OCT hdl 2m 140yds Yld 50/1 C.D. Hayes 9.3 15L 8th of 13 to Spanish Rose 9.3 FAIR 18 SEP mdn 7f Yld

11 BETTER CHOICE (IRE) (19)

3 10 7

(147)

9 F Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Instant Memories Darragh O’Keeffe J B Brian Miller O Brian Harnett & Stephen Bradshaw & Francis Farrell & P J Rothwell P J Rothwell, Wicklow T ORANGE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, white cap Beaten 50 lengths and tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Galway on her only start last month when sent off a 100/1 chance. Expected to find some improvement but this still looks a big ask.

Star Rating HHH Better Choice 100/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.4 50L last of 9fn, 10rn to Kaleosun (FR) 11.0 GAL 28 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft

12 JEANIEMACARONEY (IRE) (19)

Br B f Highland Reel - In Her Stride B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

3 10 7

(147)

3-87245 F Mark Walsh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T

Two places from five starts on the Flat and not disgraced on her hurdling debut when fifth at Galway after being held up. Likely to have learned plenty from that experience.

Star Rating HHHH Jeaniemacaroney 11/1 J.S. McGarvey 10.7 12L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Kaleosun (FR) 11.0 GAL 28 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 5/1Fav HR66 C. Stone-Walsh 9.1 hd 3L 1 1/4L 4th to Timeless Piece 9.10 KILL 30 SEP 9rn hcp 1m 3f 50yds Hvy 12/1 HR62 C. Stone-Walsh 9.8 nk 2nd to Beauparc 9.13 CLON 7 SEP 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 1f 136yds Gd

15

RACE THREE

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Diamond Rio B M Foley O Dermot J Kelly RED, white seams, diabolo on sleeves, red cap

13 TIMELESS PIECE (IRE) (9)

3 10 7

(147)

827167 F Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cosmodrome (USA) Jordan Gainford J B Zcjd Bloodstock Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Edelle Logan BLACK, beige panel, hooped sleeves, check cap

Twice a handicap winner on the Flat over 1m and 1m 3f but she weakened rapidly on her hurdling bow for her new yard when beaten 47 lengths at Fairyhouse. Much more needed here.

Star Rating HHH Timeless Piece 2 flat wins €12,980 9/2 J.W. Kennedy 10.7 46L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Fratas 10.7 FAIR 7 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 13/2 HR76 S. Foley 9.5 17L 6th of 13 to Queen Of Seduction 8.13 GOW 17 OCT Ext hcp 1m 3f 184yds Hvy 15/2 HR71 S.T. McCullagh 9.10 won hd 3L from Yamalia Star 9.12 and Rioja Alta 9.9 KILL 30 SEP 9rn hcp 1m 3f 50yds Hvy 2min 39.1sec TStrap worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Pacini (GB), 5/1 Timeless Piece, 13/2 Theincrowd, Jeaniemacaroney, 10/1 Warrior Lion (GB), 11/1 Semblance Of Order, 14/1 Eagles Reign, No Big Deal, 25/1 Happenstance, 50/1 Blindman (FR), Tom Red, Adare Beauty, 100/1 Better Choice No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY The majority of those with hurdling experience will need to find more than we have seen so far if they want to get the better of PACINI, who makes his debut for the in-form Gordon Elliott after winning his sole start on the Flat in Germany. He could be an above-average recruit and might make a winning start to his new career, possibly at the expense of Semblance Of Order. The Buratino gelding was decent enough on the Flat and could be the selection’s biggest rival if he takes to obstacles, although Jeaniemacaroney is open to improvement and may surprise a few.

WIN: PACINI

EACH-WAY: SEMBLANCE OF ORDER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (95 wins from 675 runners, 14%) runs PACINI and TIMELESS PIECE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 68 runners, 31%) runs PACINI and TIMELESS PIECE Longest Traveller: THEINCROWD trained by G Ahern, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

HORSE

WELFARE

At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses.

In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.

The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.

The horses’ welfare is our priority.

The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

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RACE

2.05 The Ladbrokes Play ‘1-2-Free’ On Football Maiden Hurdle of €12,500

04

((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €7375; FOURTH: €625;

SECOND: €2500; FIFTH: €375;

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Two Miles and 107 Yards

THIRD: €1250; SIXTH: €250.

F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 ALL IN PEDER (FR) (83)

4 11 12

(166)

(CPiece) 113604 F Br B g Reliable Man (GB) - Parcimonie (GB) Conor Clarke (7) J B Mme la Marquise de Moratalla, M Alban Chevalier du Fau & Pierre Hughes Henry Keelan Dempsey, Galway T O Keelan Dempsey DARK BLUE, orange star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap, orange stars

Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts (latest Flat win was in June). Has progressed on the level throughout the summer and he wasn’t disgraced when fourth at Kilbeggan last time, but this demands more.

Star Rating HH All In Peder (FR) 2 flat wins €13,570 11/2 Conor Clarke 11.2 (CP) 1L 6 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Nottodaybobo 11.4 KILB 25 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 18/1 HR65 R.P. Whelan 9.11 (BK) 30L 16th of 18 to Granville Street 10.0 GAL 3 AUG hcp (50-70)1m 4f Yld 100/30 HR65 D. Meyler 10.4 9 1/4L 6th of 11 to Wild Shot (GB) 9.8 TRAM 11 JUL hcp (47-65)2m Gd/Yld

2 ASCENDING (IRE) (244)

4 11 12

(166)

4222-45 F Br B g Awtaad - Midnight Martini (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O C Jones MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop

Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Finished a cracking fifth in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and the four-year-old sets a high standard for his fellow rivals to aim at.

Star Rating HHHH Ascending 1 flat win €6,685.70 — Handicap Rating 133 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 12L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Lossiemouth (FR) 10.9 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Sft 33/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 2 1/2L 10L 6L 4th to Gala Marceau (FR) 10.7 LEP 4 FEB 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 9/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 1/2L 2nd to Tekao (FR) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 22 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

3 BEEVERSTOWN PLACE (IRE) (9)

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Glebe Beauty B James D Leahy O Noel Guiry RED, red & emerald green hooped sleeves, red cap

6

11 12

(166)

pf-4p0 F Sean O’Keeffe J M A Cahill (R), Tipperary T

Unplaced in all five starts. Brother to Grade 2 hurdle winner Sutton Place, although the son of Mahler is best watched after finishing down the field on his hurdles bow at Fairyhouse recently.

Star Rating HH Beeverstown Place 200/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 95L 13th of 14 to An Tobar (GB) 11.4 FAIR 7 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 Niall Moore 11.7 p.u. in race won by Down Memory Lane 12.0 FAIR 25 FEB 12rn Bumper 2m 110yds Yld (PtoP) 4/1 D Kiely 28L 4th to Bloomhill TURTULLA 15-JAN-23 10r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

4 CALDWELL POTTER (FR) (263)

Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Matnie (FR) B Francois-Marie Cottin O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

5

11 12

(166)

816-3 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on yielding ground. Bounced back to form with a solid third in a Naas bumper in February and he’s one to note now entering this sphere on reappearance.

Star Rating HHHH Caldwell Potter (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,785 C 6/1 Mr J.J. Codd 11.11 hd 4L 3rd to Stellar Story 11.6 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn Bumper 1m 7f 109yds Yld 7/2 Mr J.J. Codd 12.0 24L 6th of 9 to Fascile Mode 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 22 Bumper 2m Sft 13/8 Mr J.J. Codd 11.7 won 7 1/2L nk from Cardamon Hill 11.0 and Teuchters Glory 11.7 here 19 NOV 22 9rn Bumper 2m 20yds Yld

5 FLICKER OF HOPE (FR) (11)

Br B Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ojinska Dream (FR) B Mme Marie Illegems & M Francois Buzon O Swords Bloodstock Limited YELLOW, royal blue hoop, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap

4 11 12

(166)

0 F Aidan Kelly (5) J Mark Fahey, Kildare T

Dam won at 1m 4f. Offered glimmers of promise on his 12th-placed hurdles bow at Cork recently, although Mark Fahey’s gelding may prove more competitive once receiving a handicap mark and he looks up against it today.

Star Rating HH Flicker Of Hope (FR) 100/1 A.P. Kelly 11.2 31L 12th of 18 to Dee Capo (FR) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft

18

6 GOLDEN REEL (IRE) (11)

4 11 12

Br Ch g Highland Reel - Dollar Bird B Declan Phelan O Sean Greaney WHITE, brown panel, orange sleeves, orange & white quartered cap

(166)

7050 F Philip Donovan (5) J C W J Farrell, Wexford T

The four-year-old wasn’t devoid of ability on the Flat during the summer. However, the gelded son of Highland Reel didn’t offer enough on his NH debut at Cork earlier this month to suggest he’s ready to land this contest.

Star Rating HH Golden Reel 200/1 P.K. Donovan 11.2 17th of 18 to Flamborough (GB) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 66/1 N.M. Crosse 9.9 9 3/4L 5th of 8 to Banned (GB) 9.4 BAL 24 JUL mdn 1m 4f 126yds Yld 100/1 C.D. Hayes 9.9 9 1/2L 10th of 14 to Glan 9.4 ROS 4 JUL mdn 1m 3f 154yds Gd/Yld

7 IT’S FOR ME (FR) (204)

Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ugoline (FR) B Mme L Giethlen Cadiergues & D Giethlen O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

5

(Hood)

11 12

(166)

1-155 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a NH Flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good - yielding and soft ground.

Too free in the Grade 1 NH Flat race here in April, but leading claims on his fifth-placed finish in the Champion Bumper.

Star Rating HHHHH It’s For Me (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195 9/2 Miss J. Townend 12.0 19L 5th of 8 to A Dream To Share 12.0 here 26 APR Bumper 2m 70yds Yld Paul Townend 11.7 6L 5th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 4/9Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 10L 1 3/4L from Suttons Hill 11.7 and Ballystone 11.7 NAV 21 JAN 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 170yds Sft

8 JUKE BOX ROCK (IRE) (11)

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Rock On The Moor B Richard Irwin O ABP Partnership EMERALD GREEN, white panel, hooped sleeves & cap

4 11 12

(166)

0 F Patrick M O’Brien (7) J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m 2f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m. Bred to excel once over further and Gavin Cromwell’s charge is likely to play another minor role today. Star Rating HH Juke Box Rock 50/1 P.M. O’Brien 11.0 58L 15th of 18 to Dee Capo (FR) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft

Br B g Youmzain - Dollar d’Estruval B J J Murphy & G Adair O M Stafford & Dan Kiely YELLOW, pink hollow box & sleeves, yellow cap

4 11 12

(166)

33 F Darragh O’Keeffe J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Showed that he has a future after posting a promising third in a Thurles bumper last month and this ex-pointer holds each-way claims now tackling hurdles.

Star Rating HHH Le Coq Hardi 5/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.8 2 1/4L 6L 3rd to The Busy Fool 11.7 THU 19 OCT 14rn Bumper 1m 7f 202yds Sft

10 MANOR ROYALE (IRE) (182)

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Thimble Royale B Mrs M Nolan & Paul Mernagh O Byrnes Bloodstock Limited DARK GREEN, white chevron, white armlet, quartered cap

4 11 12

(166)

5 F Philip Byrnes (5) J C Byrnes, Limerick T

Half-brother to Killiney Court, won three times over hurdles at 2m 2f and three times in chases between 2m 2f and 2m 4f. Signs of encouragement when fifth on his bumper bow at Tipperary in May, although others more convincing.

Star Rating HH Manor Royale 20/1 Mr R.W. Barron 10.8 12L 5th of 13 to Readin Tommy Wrong 12.0 TIPP 18 MAY Bumper 2m Gd/Yld

11 ONE AND ONLY (IRE) (45)

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Shuil A Hocht B Kenilworth House Stud O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

5

(TStrap)

11 12

(166)

6-059 F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Yet to place in four starts. He strikes as the type who could fare better once upped in distance and a watching brief is advised on his second appearance over hurdles today.

Star Rating HH One And Only 20/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 64L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Redstone 11.4 FAIR 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m Sft 50/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 23L 5th of 14 to Readin Tommy Wrong 12.0 BAL 2 MAY Bumper 2m 139yds Gd 33/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 60L 10th of 13 to Ballyburn 12.0 here 19 FEB Bumper 2m Yld

12 ONE WAY TRAFFIC (IRE) (26)

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Mill House Girl B Mrs Olive Gordon O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

6

11 12

(166)

6500f F James Duggan (7) J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Yet to place in five starts. A reproduction of the six-year-old’s efforts to date are unlikely to see him fighting out the finish this afternoon. One to pay more attention to once entering handicaps.

Star Rating HH One Way Traffic 16/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 fell in race won by Ask Anything 11.12 LIM 21 OCT 17rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy 12/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 83L 13th of 15fn, 17rn to Mint Boy 11.12 GOW 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Hvy 125/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 27L 13th of 18 to Walk Away Harry 11.7 here 28 APR Bumper 2m 2f Yld

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RACE FOUR

9 LE COQ HARDI (IRE) (28)

13 RODERICK (GB) (9)

7

11 12

(166)

100006 F Br B g Pastoral Pursuits (GB) - Reeling N’ Rocking Daniel King (3) J B Broughton Bloodstock Philip M Byrne, Offaly T O Michael M O’Brien WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles (latest Flat win was a claimer at Killarney in July). Clearly not devoid of ability on the level, but he hasn’t displayed enough ability over the sticks to enter calculations today.

Star Rating HH Roderick (GB) 4 flat wins €39,870.30 150/1 D. King 11.9 61L 6th of 14 to An Tobar (GB) 11.4 FAIR 7 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 125/1 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 18L 10th of 13 to Brains 10.2 DUN 1 NOV 1m Std 9/1 HR80 S.D. Bowen 8.13 (TS) 23L 10th of 11 to Khafaaq (GB) 8.11 ROS 22 AUG 1m 2f 64yds Yld/Sft

14 SO THEY TELL ME (IRE) (26)

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Speckled Wood B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

4 11 12

(Hood)

(166)

83 F Mark Walsh J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Built on his eighth-placed hurdle bow at Naas in March when finishing a fair third on his reappearance at Limerick last month. Would make more appeal over further but not discounted.

Star Rating HHH So They Tell Me 16/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (H) 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.0 LIM 21 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 40/1 A.P. Kelly 11.0 (H) 22L 8th of 21fn, 23rn to By Your Side (GB) 11.2 NAAS 30 MAR mdn hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft

15 TELL US THIS (IRE) (-)

4 11 12

(166)

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Lady Kasora F Keith Donoghue J B Mr Kevin Dowd Gavin Cromwell, Meath T O Old School Syndicate EMERALD GREEN & BLACK HOOPS, black sleeves, white & black quartered cap

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Gavin Cromwell’s gelding is worth a market check on his racecourse debut, although he will need to know his role with some smart sorts in opposition. Best watched.

Star Rating HH

16 WHATEYS QUEST (IRE) (-)

Br Ch g Quest For Peace - Whatey’s Look B Mr James Kehoe O Byrnes Bloodstock Limited DARK GREEN, white chevron, white armlet, dark blue cap

5

11 12

(166) F

Kevin A Murphy (7) J C Byrnes, Limerick T

Dam unraced. The five-year-old can only be considered on his hurdles bow if the market speaks in his favour. His pedigree is packed with stamina and a stiffer test may suit the Quest For Peace gelding in the future.

Star Rating HH

17 DOLLY WATKINS (IRE) (100)

Br B Br f Lucky Speed - Forest Minx B Mrs Sue Lenehan O Mrs S Lenehan RED & BLACK CHEVRONS, red sleeves, emerald green cap

4 11

5

(159)

59 F Simon Torrens J Aidan Anthony Howard, Kildare T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. The drop in distance to an extended 2m doesn’t look an obvious move after staying on over 2m 4f at Roscommon in August. Up against it and others hold more pressing claims.

Star Rating HH Dolly Watkins 50/1 S.D. Torrens 11.1 21L 9th of 16 to Lake Winnipesaukee 11.12 ROS 8 AUG mdn hdl 2m 3f 185yds Yld 66/1 S.D. Torrens 11.0 10L 5th of 16 to Shajak 11.7 LIM 27 JUL mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

18 LISAMARIA (IRE) (5)

Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Chaenomeles (USA) B Tally-Ho Stud O John Raymond Eastwood BEIGE, brown spots, brown sleeves, brown spots on cap

4 11

5

(159)

373000 F Liam McKenna (5) J Paul W Flynn, Longford T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. One to pay more attention to once receiving a handicap mark as current efforts to date in this sphere are unlikely to trouble the leading contenders.

Star Rating H Lisamaria 250/1 L.A. McKenna 11.0 29L 14th of 19 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 200/1 B.P. Kennedy 10.7 57L 14th of 18 to Dee Capo (FR) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/1Fav HR51 L.T. McAteer 8.11 13L 14th of 16 to Kinda Tiny 8.4 GAL 30 OCT hcp (47-70)7f Hvy

19 MAGIC OLINGER (IRE) (5)

5

11

5

(159)

909 F Br B f Imperial Monarch - Giftcraft Ricky Doyle J B Kenneth Parkhill Gerard Keane, Meath T O Have A Dream Syndicate EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHECK, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green diamond

Unplaced in all three starts. There was some encouragement to be taken from her opening bid over hurdles when finishing ninth at Down Royal recently. Nevertheless, the main protagonists will need to falter in order for her to succeed.

Star Rating HH Magic Olinger 150/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 16L 9th of 19 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 33/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.0 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Dr Eggman (FR) 12.0 BAL 30 MAY Bumper 2m 40yds Gd 28/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.4 11L 9th of 16 to Four Clean Aces 11.11 TIPP 18 APR Bumper 2m 4f 45yds Yld

20

20 MAJESTIC DESIGN (IRE) (40)

Br B f Imperial Monarch - Native Design B Michael and Fiona O’Connor O Mrs Fiona O’Connor BLACK, red disc, black and grey striped cap.

6

(TStrap)

11

5

(159)

p-11708 F Denis O’Regan J Declan Queally, Waterford T

Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on heavy ground. Yet to match that form under Rules and the daughter of Imperial Monarch is likely to prove more competitive once entering handicaps.

Star Rating HH Majestic Design 25/1 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 (H) (TS) 55L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to Miss Oreo 10.6 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft 16/1 M.P. O’Connor 11.2 (TS) 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Bynx 11.7 TRAM 2 JUN mdn hdl 2m 5f 30yds Gd 4/1 Mr M.C. O’Donovan 11.4 (TS) 17L 7th of 12 to Annalecka 11.8 TIPP 4 MAY Bumper 2m 2f Yld

21 THUNDER ROSE (IRE) (5)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Thunder Road B Mr P J W Byrne O First Time Ever Syndicate WHITE, emerald green chevron, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, white cap

4 11

5

(159)

pp485 F Sam Ewing J Peter Fahey, Kildare T

Unplaced in all five starts. She showed glimmers of promise in two appearances in NH Flat races, and a fifth-placed hurdles bow at Gowran recently means there is something to build on.

Star Rating HH Thunder Rose 33/1 E.A. Fitzgerald 10.7 33L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Beckett Rock 11.4 GOW 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 9/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.3 5 1/2L 8th of 9 to Luckinthecity (GB) 11.10 LIST 18 SEP Bumper 2m Yld 11/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.12 5 1/2L 6 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.3 SLGO 23 AUG 7rn Bumper 2m 2f 109yds Gd

22 WHIMSY (GB) (66)

4 11

5

(159)

480852 F Br Ch f Charming Thought (GB) - Cape Victoria (GB) (Hood) A P Heskin J B Kingsclere Stud Anthony McCann, Monaghan T O Miss Rita Shah BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.

Useful on the Flat when trained by Andrew Balding and there was plenty to like about the filly’s runner-up effort on her hurdling debut at Galway in September. Entitled to improve on that.

Star Rating HHH Whimsy (GB) 2 flat wins €11,507.10 40/1 A.P. Heskin 11.3 4 1/2L 2nd to Alvaniy 11.12 GAL 11 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Sft Callum Hutchinson 9.5 24L 5th of 6 to Age of Sail (GB) 9.11 GOODWOOD 9 JUN hcp (56-75)1m 3f 218yds Gd /Frm William Carver 9.1 (CP) 32L 8th of 9 to Bashful Boy 9.9 SALISBURY 27 MAY hcp (61-80)1m 6f 44yds Gd /Frm

RESERVES 5

11 12

(166)

f1 F Br Gr g Noroit (GER) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) Hugh Morgan J B Gilles Trapenard, Andre Jean Quesny Miss Ellmarie Holden, Kilkenny T O Mrs Catherine Holden WHITE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, emerald green star on cap A winning pointer over 3m at Lisronagh who is making his NH debut. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Attila De Sivola and any market support for the gelded son of Noroit would be Star Rating HHH worth noting. First reserve.

Intrepide Sivola (FR) (PtoP) 5/2JFF Derek O’Connor won 2L 2 1/2L from Ballyfort and Rawhide Kid LISRONAGH 26-FEB-23 15r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 9/4FF Derek O’Connor fell in race won by Denemethy KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 11r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

24 TUSCALOOSA ANNA (IRE) (-)

Br B f Parish Hall - Faithful Rosanna B John Slevin O J Slevin RED, light green sash & cap

4 11

5

(159)

F J S Slevin, Wexford T

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Related to smart chaser Bennys King, although a watching brief is advised for the four-year-old, who makes her racecourse debut. Likely to come up short if getting Star Rating HH a run. Second reserve.

25 FIRE CORAL (GB) (11)

Br B f Sea The Stars - Rockery B Al Asayl France O C W J Farrell BLACK, black cap, royal blue star

4 11

5

(159)

200500 F J

C W J Farrell, Wexford T

Moderate on the Flat and the filly didn’t offer enough on her hurdles bow when 13th at Cork recently to suggest that she is ready to upset the leading players today. Third reserve.

Star Rating H Fire Coral (GB) 200/1 P.K. Donovan 10.9 33L 13th of 18 to Dee Capo (FR) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 22/1 HR54 R.P. Cleary 9.5 (CP) 67L 17th of 20 to Firm Belief 9.6 NAV 18 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 6f Sft 10/1 HR55 Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 (CP) 9 1/4L 5th of 12 to Alfalfa 9.7 THU 5 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 4f 108yds Sft CPiece worn by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7, No. 14, No. 22. TStrap worn by No. 11, No. 20.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 It’s For Me (FR), 9/4 Ascending, 5/1 Caldwell Potter (FR), 8/1 So They Tell Me, 14/1 Whimsy (GB), 20/1 Le Coq Hardi, 25/1 All In Peder (FR), Tell Us This, 33/1 Manor Royale, One Way Traffic, Whateys Quest, Majestic Design, Thunder Rose, 50/1 Juke Box Rock, One And Only, Dolly Watkins, 66/1 Flicker Of Hope (FR), Roderick (GB), Lisamaria, Magic Olinger, 100/1 Beeverstown Place, Golden Reel 2022 - 1st Nucky Johnson 2nd The Big Doyen 3rd Hunters Yarn (4 min. 14.7 sec.)

21

RACE FOUR

23 INTREPIDE SIVOLA (FR) (263)

RACE SUMMARY Ascending is likely to have his supporters after finishing a respectable fifth in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and Henry de Bromhead’s gelding is sure to go close if running to a similar level on his seasonal bow. However, IT’S FOR ME may have the scope to reach higher heights after a cracking fifth in the Champion Bumper, and the five-year-old should take all of the beating if translating that ability to hurdles.

Caldwell Potter makes most appeal of the remainder.

WIN: IT’S FOR ME

EACH-WAY: ASCENDING

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (149 wins from 641 runners, 23%) runs IT’S FOR ME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 68 runners, 31%) runs CALDWELL POTTER Longest Travellers: WHATEYS QUEST & MANOR ROYALE trained by C Byrnes, Limerick, 108 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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Another common bet is each-way. This is effectively two bets in one. One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows: All races of less than 5 runners – win only All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2 All other races of more than 8 runners – 1/5, 1,2,3 Handicaps of 12-15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3 Handicaps of more than 15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3,4

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2.40 The Ladbrokes Play ‘Instant Spins’ Daily Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 ((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

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THIRD: €1150; SIXTH: €230.

Two Miles and 107 Yards

F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 QUIRT EVANS (IRE) (11)

8 12 0

(168)

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Mae Mobley B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy O BLT Partnership DARK BLUE, red spots, dark blue sleeves & cap

0-80009 F Ricky Doyle J Mark Fahey, Kildare T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good ground. Well beaten on all five starts this year and he is likely to be sent off at long odds again today.

Star Rating H Quirt Evans 2 N.H. wins €12,390 — Handicap Rating 114 80/1 HR116 A.P. Kelly 11.9 19L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Conyers Hill 11.10 CK 5 NOV hcp hdl (80-116)2m Sft 66/1 HR118 P.T. Smithers 10.13 55L 14th of 15 to El Champo 10.11 GAL 29 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Hvy 50/1 HR121 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (CP) (TS) 41L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to Watch The Weather (GB) 11.8 TIPP 6 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

2 DESERT FRIEND (IRE) (27)

Br Ch g Universal - Assabiyya B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O YerManMilan Syndicate LIGHT GREEN, purple star, purple chevrons on sleeves, purple cap, light green star

7

11 13

(167)

1p35p9 F Daniel King (3) J Philip M Byrne, Offaly T

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good and soft ground. Returns to hurdles after a spin on the level at Dundalk last month and looks up against it.

Star Rating HH Desert Friend 4 flat wins €18,193.20 2 N.H. wins €13,865 — Handicap Rating 113 50/1 HR67 S.D. Bowen 9.6 13L 9th of 12 to Autocrat 9.12 DUN 20 OCT 1m 2f 150yds Std 12/1 HR115 P.K. Donovan 11.9 p.u. in race won by Must Meet Cecil 10.7 BELW 30 AUG 9rn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Gd 4/1 HR116 D. King 11.9 16L last of 5fn, 7rn to Must Meet Cecil 10.3 SLGO 10 AUG hdl 2m 1f 185yds Yld

3 ELLAAT (GB) (16)

Br B g Heeraat - Ellway Queen (USA) B Cothi Bloodstock O Cathal Byrnes DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap

7

11

9

(163)

540513 F Philip Byrnes (5) J C Byrnes, Limerick T

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to good - yielding.

Ran well on both Flat starts last month, including a victory at Gowran, and looks feasibly treated Star Rating HHHH now back over timber.

Ellaat (GB) 4 flat wins €24,168 3 N.H. wins €21,136 — Handicap Rating 109 7/2Fav HR62 S.P. Davis 9.2 s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Rodney Bay 8.13 CUR 31 OCT 20rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Hvy 4/1 HR56 S.P. Davis 9.8 won 3/4L 1/2L from Fair Damsel 9.6 and Tortured Soul (GB) 8.5 GOW 16 OCT 16rn hcp (47-65)1m 3f 184yds Hvy 2min 53.3sec 12/1 HR109 Kevin A Murphy 11.10 8 1/2L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to The King Of Prs 11.9 LIST 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld

4 LAZER WOLF (IRE) (45)

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Squaw Valley B P Gavin O Gerard Browne LIGHT BLUE & DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves & cap

5

11

9

(163)

634443 F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race, a NH Flat race and two point-to-points from eight starts. Has shown signs of ability in maiden hurdles and a mark of 109 could be workable on his handicap debut.

Star Rating HHH Lazer Wolf — Handicap Rating 109 15/2 K.E Buckley 11.1 1/2L 17L 3rd to Redstone 11.4 FAIR 2 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 2 3/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Killeemore Lad 10.13 KILB 12 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 12/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 3 1/2L 7L 5L 4th to Ottizzini 11.5 DWNP 5 MAY 12rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 180yds Yld

5 MISS PRONUNCIATION (IRE) (26)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Adarma B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

6

(H,T)

11

9

(163)

635-01 F Mark Walsh J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Returned from a layoff to opener her account in fine style over 2m at Limerwck last month and a 9lb hike may not be enough to halt him with further progress expected. Star Rating HHHHH Miss Pronunciation 1 N.H. win €6,785 — Handicap Rating 109 9/2 HR100 M.P. Walsh 11.6 (H) (TS) won 2 1/4L 8L from Hard Rain 11.10 and Go Gill Go 10.1 LIM 21 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Hvy 28/1 HR102 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 (H) 47L 12th of 19fn, 20rn to Listenheretomejack 11.7 GOW 26 JAN hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy 16/1 M.P. Walsh 10.11 (H) 22L 5th of 16 to Caldwell Diamond (FR) 11.4 FAIR 8 NOV 22 mdn hdl 2m 55yds Sft

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6 REALISM (IRE) (66)

4 11

8

(162)

98-5054 F Br B g Galileo - Where Simon Torrens J B Coolmore Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles but he has run well enough in defeat off this mark the last twice to suggest he may be one for the each-way punters today.

Star Rating HHH Realism — Handicap Rating 108 18/5Fav HR108 M.P. Walsh 11.11 11L 1L ns 4th to Listentillitellyea 11.9 GAL 11 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 130yds Sft 6/1 HR108 M.P. Walsh 11.11 (TS) 4 3/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Cave Court 11.0 DRYL 1 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 190yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR109 S.D. Torrens 10.4 (TS) 27L 12th of 15fn, 19rn to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft

7 KATHERINE (IRE) (37)

6

Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Garrienderk Mist B P & O McCarthy O Marc Salmon RED & WHITE QUARTERED, halved sleeves, striped cap

11

7

(161)

3u5p57 F Mr H E Sexton (7) J Adrian Sexton, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Failed to land a serious blow off 1lb higher over this C&D last month and she may need more help from the handicapper.

Star Rating HH Katherine 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 107 40/1 HR108 Mr H.E. Sexton 11.7 12L 7th of 16fn, 18rn to Park Of Kings 11.9 here 10 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)2m 140yds Yld 20/1 W. Joyce 8.11 15L last of 5 to Dream Escape (GB) 9.2 KILL 30 SEP mdn 1m 3f 50yds Hvy 16/1 HR109 S. O’Callaghan 12.0 p.u. in race won by The King Of Prs 11.9 LIST 18 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld

8 PERZZINI (IRE) (5)

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Izzini B V Brann, B Cuming, C Gabbett & A Smyth O VictoriaBrannCatherineGabbettAntheaSmyth MAUVE, yellow sash, yellow cap, mauve star

5

11

7

(161)

4-6u1u F J J Slevin J Mrs Lorna Fowler, Meath T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Unseated his rider when bidding for a double over 2m at Gowran on Saturday and this unexposed sort could be worth another chance.

Star Rating HHHH Perzzini 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 107 5/1 HR107 D.F. O’Regan 11.0 u.r. in race won by Me Wee Bonnie Lass 10.13 GOW 11 NOV 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 6/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 won 3 1/2L 3L from Monsieur Azul (GB) 11.12 and Qatar Spirit (FR) 11.5 GOW 29 SEP 11rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 8/1 C.L. Walsh 11.5 u.r. in race won by Zolpharine 11.7 KILB 8 SEP 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

9 BYNX (IRE) (14)

Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Volcanic Lady B Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly O BTF Racing Club LIGHT GREEN, royal blue seams, royal blue cap

5

11

6

(160)

002568 F Mr P A King (5) J Martin Hassett (R), Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Sliding down the ratings but still has a bit to find on recent outings and others make more appeal this afternoon.

Star Rating HH Bynx 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 106 12/1 HR107 B. Hayes 10.11 11L 8th of 12 to Dragon’s Pass 10.1 THU 2 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 106yds Sft 13/2 HR108 D. King 11.11 9 3/4L 6th of 10 to Costanuci 11.3 CLON 28 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 181yds Sft 10/1 HR109 B. Hayes 11.0 19L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Extrapolation 11.8 LIST 18 SEP hcp hdl (81-123)2m 4f Yld

7

11

6

(160)

(CPiece) 2406p9 F Br B f Doyen - Afdala A P Heskin J B Sunnyhill Stud Brendan Maurice Walsh, Cork T O Mrs Elizabeth Stack ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white striped sleeves, yellow cap, dark blue spots

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on heavy and yielding - soft ground. On a long losing run and has plenty to find on her reappearance effort when well beaten at Limerick last month.

Star Rating HH It’sallabouteve 2 N.H. wins €12,685 — Handicap Rating 106 9/1 HR108 P.T. Enright 12.0 37L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Miss Pronunciation 11.6 LIM 21 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)2m Hvy 7/1 A. McCurtin 11.5 p.u. in race won by Clounts Pride 11.7 LIM 25 MAY 14rn beg.ch 2m 3f 160yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR109 A. McCurtin 11.8 11L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Ceroc 11.1 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

11 TEAM OF FIRSTS (GB) (16)

Br B g Zoffany - Mount Crystal B The Pocock Family O David Spratt YELLOW, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap

5

(Blinkers)

11

5

(159)

805365 F Gary Noonan (5) J Patrick J Flynn, Waterford T

Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Fit from a couple of outings on the level last month and he looked to be getting the hang of things when third in a maiden hurdle on his last outing Star Rating HHH over timber.

Team Of Firsts (GB) 2 flat wins €20,355 — Handicap Rating 105 18/1 HR67 C.T. Keane 9.13 (BK) 8 1/2L 5th of 19 to Alfalfa(disq) 9.6 CUR 31 OCT hcp (47-70)1m 2f Hvy 9/1 HR70 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.10 (BK) 9L 6th of 11 to Teddy O’Neill 9.3 NAAS 15 OCT hcp (47-75)1m 2f 110yds Sft 20/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 4 1/2L hd 3rd to Alvaniy 11.12 GAL 11 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Sft

12 BALLYCASHIN (IRE) (35)

6

11 4

(158)

(Hood) 46-6588 F Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama Danny Mullins J B R McCarthy Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny T O Cora Greene & Vera Deegan ROYAL BLUE, grey star & sleeves, grey cap, royal blue star

A winner of a NH Flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Hasn’t appeared to see out the trip on her last two starts over further and a drop back in distance should help.

Star Rating HHH Ballycashin 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 104 11/2 HR104 D.E. Mullins 11.7 19L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Faux Fur (FR) 10.11 TRAM 12 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 73yds Hvy 11/2 HR105 D.E. Mullins 11.11 12L 8th of 10 to Costanuci 11.3 CLON 28 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 181yds Sft 25/1 HR104 Conor Clarke 11.2 5L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Lucky Zebo (GB) 11.8 CLON 11 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 25yds Sft

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10 IT’SALLABOUTEVE (IRE) (26)

13 MOULANE WEST (IRE) (220)

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Celtic Blaze B Stuart Rothwell O Martin H McGowan PINK, maroon star, maroon chevrons on sleeves, pink cap

7

11

2

(156)

6990-60 F Ryan Treacy J Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo T

A winner of a NH Flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Hasn’t been seen since being he was well beaten off 1lb higher at Cork in April and he will do well to make the frame today.

Star Rating HH Moulane West 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 102 14/1 HR103 R.J. Condon 11.3 24L 13th of 20 to Skinnider 10.4 CK 10 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 9/2 HR104 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.0 11L 6th of 11 to Kashi (FR) 12.0 FAIR 1 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 80/1 HR106 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.5 45L 10th of 21 to Dark Raven 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft

14 CONTRAPPOSTO (IRE) (18)

Br B g Cacique - Interim Payment (USA) B Gerard & Anne Corry O R Donohoe & J M Donohoe BLACK & YELLOW HOOPS, emerald green cap, black star

9

11

1

(155)

(CPiece) 423499 F Michael O’Sullivan J R Donohoe, Kilkenny T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Failed to land a serious blow in his two hurdle starts last month and a place may be the best he can hope for today.

Star Rating HH Contrapposto 1 flat win €8,741.90 1 N.H. win €9,984.30 — Handicap Rating 101 18/1 HR103 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.5 (CP) 20L 9th of 15 to El Champo 10.11 GAL 29 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Hvy 15/2 HR103 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.9 (CP) 14L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Park Of Kings 11.9 here 10 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)2m 140yds Yld 6/1 HR45 M.P. Sheehy 9.0 (CP) 3L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Alfalfa 9.7 THU 5 OCT 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f 108yds Sft

15 CREDIT CONTROL (IRE) (28)

Br B Br f Getaway (GER) - Credit Present B Edward Cawley O Edward Cawley YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

6 10 9

(149)

0-56 F Phillip Enright J Edward Cawley, Meath T

Unplaced in all three starts. She needs to improve as she tries handicap company for the first time this afternoon and would be a surprise winner.

Star Rating HH Credit Control — Handicap Rating 95 125/1 P.T. Enright 10.13 24L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.6 THU 19 OCT mdn hdl 1m 7f 202yds Sft 125/1 P.T. Enright 10.13 40L 5th of 12fn, 16rn to Leahs Tricks 10.13 FAIR 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m Sft 125/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.7 (H) 49L 12th of 15 to Deeply Superficial 11.7 GAL 30 OCT 22 mdn hdl 2m 11yds Sft

16 MORRICONE (IRE) (43)

6 10 4

(144)

0s-0215 F Darragh O’Keeffe J Ray Hackett, Tipperary T

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Dani Theatre B D Mullins & P Mullins O Ballyvara Racing Syndicate ROYAL BLUE & RED DIABOLO, white sleeves, red seams, red cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Struggled in a 2m 7f event at Bangor last month, but won well off an 8lb lower mark at Downpatrick the time before and warrants respect on his debut for a new yard now dropped back in trip.

Star Rating HHH Morricone 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 90 Daniel Mullins 10.12 47L 5th of 9 to Classic Concorde 10.11 BANGOR-ON-DEE 4 OCT hcp hdl (0-120)2m 7f 7yds Sft 5/2Fav HR82 D.E. Mullins 11.1 won 6L 1 3/4L from Cullenwaine 11.3 and Chancer Dancer 10.8 DWNP 15 SEP 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Sft 7/1 HR81 D.E. Mullins 11.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Boskill Borden 11.3 TRAM 20 AUG 9rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld/Sft Blinkers worn by No. 11. CPiece worn by No. 10, No. 14. H,T worn by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 12.

Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Miss Pronunciation, 6/1 Perzzini, 7/1 Realism, 8/1 Ellaat (GB), 10/1 Lazer Wolf, Ballycashin, 12/1 It’sallabouteve, Contrapposto, Morricone, 14/1 Team Of Firsts (GB), 20/1 Bynx, Moulane West, 33/1 Desert Friend, Katherine, Credit Control, 66/1 Quirt Evans 2022 - 1st Pike County 2nd Halsafari 3rd Look Dont Touch (4 min. 8.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY This looks a good opportunity for MISS PRONUNCIATION to follow up her taking success over 2m at Limerick last month. She races off a 9lb higher mark but won with plenty in hand that day and, being out of a Grade 3-winning dam, she has scope for plenty of further progress. The biggest threats may be Ellaat, a three-time hurdles winner who ran two good races on the level last month, and Perzzini. The latter showed promise when making all in a 2m maiden at Gowran in September and he can be forgiven unseating his rider over that same C&D on Saturday.

WIN: MISS PRONUNCIATION

EACH-WAY: ELLAAT

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Cromwell (27 wins from 244 runners, 11%) runs LAZER WOLF Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (3 wins from 39 runners, 8%) runs LAZER WOLF Weightwatcher: CONTRAPPOSTO won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 7lb to 101.

Longest Traveller: MOULANE WEST trained by M Mcniff, Sligo, 125 miles.

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RACE

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3.15 The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle of €20,000 ((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Connolly’s Red Mills & the Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and a goody bag to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Miles and Four Furlongs 175 Yards

FIRST: €11800; SECOND: €4000; THIRD: €2000; FOURTH: €1000; FIFTH: €600; SIXTH: €400.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Start

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 LOUGHGLYNN (IRE) (246) - €40,000

5

(166)

Br B g Vendangeur - Thessalienne (FR) B James Luttrell O Jodmart Construction Ltd YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, yellow sleeves & cap

11 12

61-9 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a NH Flat race at 2m on soft ground. He finished mid-field in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival in March and he could prove hard to beat on his hurdling debut.

Star Rating HHHHH Loughglynn 1 N.H. win €6,195 M. J. M. O’Sullivan 11.7 13L 9th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 13/8 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 3/4L 26L from Firefox 12.0 and Givehimthehonour 12.0 NAAS 20 DEC 22 10rn Bumper 1m 7f 201yds Sft 12/1 Mr E. Ohgren 11.1 13L 6th of 15 to Icare Desbois (FR) 11.1 FAIR 17 APR 22 Bumper 2m Yld

2 NATIVE SPEAKER (IRE) (25) - €34,000 5

Br B g Court Cave - Odonimee B Tommy Newton O Patrick Hale YELLOW & BLACK CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, red star

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 149 F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. He was sent off at a fancied price for his hurdles debut at Limerick but ultimately disappointed, and he will now need to step up.

Star Rating HHH Native Speaker 3/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 44L 9th of 14fn, 18rn to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.5 LIM 22 OCT mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 7/2 Mr D. Roche 11.9 3L 7L 1/2L 4th to Blizzard Of Oz 11.12 CK 23 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy (PtoP) 9/4FF B O’Neill won 20L from Denemethy BALLINDENISK 01-JAN-23 9r2f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

3 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (52) - €33,000 4

11

11

(165)

456 F Br B g Choeur Du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER) Mr J H Williamson (7) J B Mme Joselita Planchenault S Curling, Tipperary T O Mrs T Hyde YELLOW, black sash, striped cap Unplaced in two starts in NH Flat races. Showed some ability in his two bumper starts, but he will Star Rating HH need to show a lot more on his first attempt over hurdles to have a say.

D’jo Dela Barriere (FR) 100/30 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.3 14L 6th of 8 to Fleur In The Park 11.3 ROS 25 SEP Bumper 1m 7f 195yds Sft 7/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 5 1/4L 5th of 15 to Big Dispute 11.10 KILL 14 MAY Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld

4 ELUSIVE PRINCE (IRE) (199) - €40,000

4

11

11

(165)

1 F Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Lorabelle Darragh O’Keeffe J B Jodie, Katie & Rosie Foley Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Robert Finnegan DARK BLUE, light blue star, light blue stars on sleeves, light blue star on cap Dam a lightly raced maiden. Struck in a point-to-point at Dawstown in May and it would be no surprise to see him figure on his debut under Rules. Noted for a top stable. Star Rating HHHH Elusive Prince (PtoP) 4/1 P A King won 2L 1L from Paddy In The Caddy and Face D’music DAWSTOWN 01-MAY-23 11r Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

5 HILLSDALE (IRE) (37) - €45,000

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Eyes On The Stars B Brucetown Farms Ltd O Brian Pierce DARK BLUE, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap

4 11 11

(165)

uu F Keith Donoghue J J P Dempsey, Kildare T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. He has yet to finish a race off as he has unseated on both starts to date, and it’s best to look elsewhere on this occasion.

Star Rating H Hillsdale 200/1 J.C. Gainford 11.10 u.r. in race won by Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 125/1 J.C. Gainford 11.7 u.r. in race won by Hypotenus (GB) 11.7 GOW 29 SEP 20rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

30

6 ROHIRRIM LAD (IRE) (32) - €3,800

Br B g Telescope - Bestow B Mrs Elizabeth Moore O Darragh T Hennessy PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, white star on cap

6

11

8

(162)

0/-0 F Mark McDonagh (3) J James Andrew Fahey, Laois T

Unplaced in both NH starts. He has been sent off at huge odds on both his bumper and hurdles debut, and has performed as the market expected. Others look stronger.

Star Rating H Rohirrim Lad 150/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.3 48L 12th of 14 to Black Bamboo 11.10 CK 15 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft 66/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.13 10th of 12 to Embassy Gardens (GB) 12.2 LEP 27 DEC 21 Bumper 2m 4f Yld/Sft

7 CHARITY BARNUM (IRE) (257) - €40,000 5

Br B Br f Sholokhov - Why Not Thistle B Ms C Corrigan & Tom Conway O T Howley Jnr & Aidan J O’Ryan PURPLE & WHITE QUARTERED, purple sleeves, white cap

11

5

(159)

5-5f F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Unplaced in all three starts. She was still going well when falling three out at Navan in March and she’s expected to go well on her return to the fray.

Star Rating HHHH Charity Barnum 4/1 J.C. Gainford 11.7 fell in race won by We Got This 11.0 NAV 4 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 50/1 C.P. McNamara 11.5 9 1/4L 5th of 16 to Firm Footings 11.12 NAV 12 FEB mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 8/1 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.4 10L 5th of 9 to Bold Reflection 11.4 LIM 26 DEC 22 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

8 IVY HALL (IRE) (20) - €2,000

Br B f Court Cave - Revolutionary Lady B Eric Browne O John Patrick Ryan MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap

5

11

1

(155)

43406f F Philip Donovan (5) J John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary T

Placed in one hurdle race from 10 starts. She was just starting to stay on when falling two out at Sligo last month, but will need to show big improvement in order to take this.

Star Rating HH Ivy Hall — Handicap Rating 95 50/1 HR95 L. Quinlan 10.6 fell in race won by Will Do 11.12 SLGO 27 OCT 7rn mdn hdl 3m 1f 90yds Sft 40/1 D.E. Mullins 11.1 26L 6th of 14 to Black Bamboo 11.10 CK 15 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft 16/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 55L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Aeros Luck 11.6 LIST 18 SEP mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld TStrap worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Loughglynn, 3/1 Elusive Prince, Charity Barnum, 9/2 Native Speaker, 10/1 D’jo Dela Barriere (FR), 20/1 Ivy Hall, 33/1 Rohirrim Lad, 66/1 Hillsdale 2022 - 1st Sandor Clegane 2nd Bleu D’enfer 3rd Silver King (5 min. 44.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY LOUGHGLYNN didn’t make much impression in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival when ninth, but he could prove a different proposition now switched to hurdles. The son of Vendangeur looks to have been found a suitable opportunity and could take all of the beating. Charity Barnum was still going well when falling three out at Navan when last seen in March and could have a say, while any market confidence behind Elusive Prince would be noteworthy on his debut under Rules.

WIN: LOUGHGLYNN

EACH-WAY: CHARITY BARNUM

Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (149 wins from 641 runners, 23%) runs LOUGHGLYNN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 68 runners, 31%) runs CHARITY BARNUM Longest Travellers: D’JO DELA BARRIERE trained by S Curling, IVY HALL trained by J P Ryan - both Tipperary, 98 miles.

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3.45 The Ladbrokes ‘Halftime Quiz’ Handicap Hurdle of €10,500 (Rated 80-102)

((FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €6195; SECOND: €2100; FOURTH: €525; FIFTH: €315; J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THIRD: €1050; SIXTH: €210.

Two Miles and Four Furlongs 175 Yards Start

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 TOM KELLY (IRE) (14)

6 12 0

(168)

0p-3447 F Br B g Notnowcato (GB) - Misty Weather Liam Quinlan (5) J B Mr Peadar Kelly Mrs Jayne Hearne (R), Waterford T O Peadar Kelly BLACK, light green seams, light green star on cap

Placed in one hurdle race from seven starts. Needs to take his form to a new level today if he’s to win a handicap of this nature. Hopefully the switch to handicaps will help.

Star Rating HH Tom Kelly — Handicap Rating 102 20/1 L. Quinlan 10.13 38L 7th of 9 to Lecky Watson 11.4 THU 2 NOV mdn hdl 2m 7f Sft 16/1 L. Quinlan 11.7 4 1/4L 3/4L 20L 4th to Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 10/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 1/2L 13L 4 1/2L 4th to Free Flowing 11.5 GAL 3 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy

2 AMERICAN MONEY (IRE) (196)

6

11 13

(167)

7-615p0 F Br B g Westerner (GB) - Floating Euro Kieren Buckley (3) J B R Guiry Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare T O Iona Winning Syndicate YELLOW, emerald green hoop, yellow sleeves, emerald green diamond on cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, so he has his conditions today. He failed to fire at Tipperary last time but comes here fresh and is a course scorer.

Star Rating HH American Money 1 N.H. win €6,195 C — Handicap Rating 101 10/1 HR102 K.E Buckley 11.4 29L 10th of 16fn, 19rn to Miss Tempo 11.7 TIPP 4 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)3m 60yds Gd/Yld 8/1 HR102 R.A. Doyle 11.7 p.u. in race won by Ardera Ru 11.3 GOW 11 MAR 20rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 100/30Fav HR102 K.E Buckley 11.4 8 1/4L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Dr Val 10.12 here 22 FEB hcp hdl (80-109)3m 100yds Yld

3 BARON WILD (IRE) (29)

Br B g Zoffany - Wild Child B Mrs S Rowley-Williams O Mrs Christopher Cullen ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, yellow cap

5

(B,T)

11 11

(165)

980000 F Simon Torrens J Denis W Cullen, Kildare T

Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts. Difficult to recommend this gelding, although he’s fit from the Flat and could improve for the fitting of first-time blinkers.

Star Rating H Baron Wild 1 flat win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 99 100/1 HR50 L.F. Roche 9.2 (TS) 8 3/4L 10th of 21 to Viceregent (GB) 9.9 NAV 18 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 6f Sft 50/1 HR53 L.F. Roche 9.4 (TS) 22L last of 12 to Narlita (GER) 10.2 BELW 28 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 4f 15yds Hvy 80/1 HR102 Annalise Cullen 11.0 (TS) 29L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Presenting Lad 11.4 BAL 14 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 143yds Gd/Yld

4 GOT TO FLY (IRE) (37)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Jacksonslady B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star

5

11

9

(163)

678-808 F Keith Donoghue J J P Dempsey, Kildare T

Yet to place in six starts but she is lightly raced in handicap company and represents powerful connections, so cannot be completely overlooked. Watch the market today for any further clues.

Star Rating HHH Got To Fly — Handicap Rating 97 15/2 HR98 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (H) 13L 8th of 19fn, 22rn to Irish Envoy 11.7 here 10 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld 15/2 HR98 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (H) 9 3/4L 12th of 18 to Mr MacPhisto 11.0 NAV 16 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 120yds Yld 7/2 HR100 L.P. Dempsey 11.5 26L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Secret Rock 11.2 WEX 5 MAR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

5 BLENHEIM BELLE (IRE) (20)

Br B f Churchill - Adja B Dayton Investments Ltd O Queen Maeve Racing Club PURPLE, pink diamond, pink sleeves, purple diamonds, white cap, purple star

4 11

7

(161)

7791p4 F Phillip Enright J Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good - yielding ground. She put in an improved effort at Sligo last time and stepping back up in trip looks ideal.

Star Rating HHHH Blenheim Belle 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 96 22/1 HR95 P.T. Enright 11.9 nk 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Getabelle 11.10 SLGO 27 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 110yds Sft 18/1 HR95 P.T. Enright 11.4 p.u. in race won by Atimetodream 12.0 LIST 23 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld/Sft 40/1 HR89 P.T. Enright 11.5 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Getabelle 11.3 and Winnie Woodnutt 11.11 CK 7 AUG 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 150yds Gd/Yld

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6 EARLY ARRIVAL (IRE) (37)

Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Early June B Liam Casey O The Bigger Picture Partnership RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap

8

11

7

(161)

(TStrap) 454660 F Donagh Meyler J James M Barcoe, Kilkenny T

A winner of a hurdle race over 2m 4f on soft ground. His latest effort here was a bit underwhelming, but this is a more suitable trip so better can be expected.

Star Rating HH Early Arrival 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 95 20/1 HR97 K. Callaghan 9.9 (TS) 48L 13th of 16fn, 19rn to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld 9/4Fav HR84 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.5 (TS) 19L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to The Eye Of Tulla 10.5 BAL 15 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 1f Yld 3/1Fav HR85 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.13 (TS) 6L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Downtown Queen 12.0 WEX 1 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 140yds Yld

7 HUTCHIE (IRE) (35)

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Rinnce Moll B Mr B Hutchinson O Mary N Kilduff PINK, dark blue stars, pink sleeves & cap

7

11

6

(160)

p99120 F J J Slevin J Stephen Gerard Carey (R), Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race over 2m 6f on soft ground. He’ll be fine on the ground and reverting to hurdles for this assignment should really help the Galway winner.

Star Rating HHHH Hutchie 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 94 9/4Fav HR97 J.J. Slevin 11.12 28L 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Croi Corcra 11.5 TRAM 12 OCT beg.ch 2m 5f 150yds Sft 20/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 3L 2nd to Read To Return 11.12 KILL 1 OCT 7rn beg.ch 2m 7f Yld/Sft 11/1 HR87 J.J. Slevin 11.6 won nk 3 1/2L from Tullyhogue Fort 11.3 and Church Lane 10.13 GAL 11 SEP 17rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 55yds Sft

8 I AM SPIDER MAN (IRE) (65)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Laurens Trix B John Hore O Cathal Byrnes DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap

6

11

6

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(CPiece) 0-fp293 F Philip Byrnes (5) J C Byrnes, Limerick T

A winner of a hurdle race over 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Represents a shrewd yard and he appreciated going back over hurdles at Kelso last time. Tried in cheekpieces now and is noted.

Star Rating HHHH I Am Spider Man 1 N.H. win €7,391 — Handicap Rating 94 P. Byrnes 11.7 2 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Darkest Day 10.10 KELSO 12 SEP 6rn hcp hdl (0-110)2m 4f 189yds Gd 7/4Fav HR94 P. Byrnes 11.9 41L last of 9fn, 11rn to Padraic’s Choice 10.9 DWNP 28 AUG hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f 55yds Gd 11/1 HR92 P. Byrnes 10.6 7L 2nd to Joshua Chamberlain 11.1 TRAM 18 AUG 11rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f Sft

9 SEASETT (GB) (133)

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48-0040 F Br B g Wootton Bassett (GB) - Sea Horn (FR) Shane Fenelon (7) J B Sea Horn Partnership John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow T O Eventmasters Limited WHITE, black seams, red & black hooped sleeves & cap

Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles, but now switches to handicaps and it would come as no surprise if he improved markedly on what he’s shown in this sphere so far.

Star Rating HH Seasett (GB) 2 flat wins €14,465.70 — Handicap Rating 94 40/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 58L 15th of 17 to The Big Doyen 11.12 TIPP 6 JUL mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 40/1 Shane Fenelon 11.8 4 3/4L 19L 7L 4th to Starman (FR) 11.4 WEX 21 JUN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Gd 33/1 Shane Fenelon 11.5 35L 11th of 15 to Ballystone 11.4 BAL 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 40yds Gd

10 HUNTING BROOK (IRE) (6)

6

11 5(7lbs ex)(159)

(TStrap) 837-6p1 F Br B g Presenting (GB) - Fleur D’ainay (FR) Danny Gilligan (5) J B N Heaney & K Heaney O Mrs Finola Murphy & Mrs Ann Marie McManus & Mrs Tahnee Grant Gordon Elliott, Meath T WHITE, mauve epaulettes, mauve armlet, quartered cap

Won for the first time over hurdles when 5-4fav at Down Royal six days ago. He’s dropping in trip today but ought to go well again for an in-form yard under a 7lb penalty.

Star Rating HHHHH Hunting Brook 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 93 5/4Fav HR86 J.W. Kennedy 10.12 (TS) won 3/4L 3/4L from Benkei 10.13 and Workforadime 11.9 DRYL 10 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft Tom Bellamy 11.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Embolden 11.2 PLUMPTON 10 APR 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 164yds Sft Tom Bellamy 11.0 45L 6th of 10 to Densworth 11.7 SOUTHWELL 6 MAR nov.hdl 1m 7f 182yds Gd

11 ANOTHER OCANA (IRE) (26)

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11 4

(158)

Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Not yet fully exposed in this sphere and last month’s Limerick effort was not devoid of promise, when Eoin Walsh lost his Star Rating HHH irons late on.

Another Ocana — Handicap Rating 92 11/1 HR92 E. Walsh 11.8 14L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Ishan (FR) 11.10 LIM 21 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Hvy 50/1 HR92 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 57L last of 6fn, 9rn to Sir Argus (GB) 11.5 CK 10 APR mdn hdl 3m 80yds Yld/Sft 40/1 HR91 J.G. Gilligan 11.3 nk 4 1/2L 3rd to Kings Halo 11.9 LIM 30 MAR 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft

12 LIGHT PARADE (IRE) (28)

Br B f Leading Light - A Long Way (GB) B P Connell O Light Parade Syndicate RED, yellow stars, emerald green sleeves, maroon cap

6

11 4

(158)

403445 F Darragh O’Keeffe J W J Burke, Cork T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. She continues to run well in defeat and is unlikely to be far away, but the daughter of Leading Light might find a few too strong.

Star Rating HHH Light Parade 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 92 14/1 HR93 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 9L 5th of 14 to More Info 11.11 THU 19 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Sft 10/1 HR94 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 7 1/2L 3L 1 1/2L 4th to Millstream Lady 11.4 LIST 23 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld/Sft 40/1 HR94 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 s/hd 13L 42L 4th to Popova 11.1 LIST 17 SEP 5rn hdl 2m 4f Gd

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163365 F Br B g Court Cave - Belleline Eoin Walsh (3) J B Sean O’Reilly L J Archdeacon, Cork T O Tribes, Royals & Rebels Syndicate WHITE, emerald green chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap, emerald green diamonds

13 SIMPLY SHABRA (IRE) (41)

Br B g Mountain High - Valley Way B Bill Ronayne O Miss Rita Shah BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.

8

11 4

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(CPiece) p0f0p5 F James O’Sullivan (3) J Anthony McCann, Monaghan T

Placed in four hurdle races from 16 starts. He has struggled in recent starts but a falling handicap mark is reflective of that. With that in mind, it would be folly to rule him out but more will be needed to come out on top.

Star Rating HH Simply Shabra — Handicap Rating 92 33/1 HR95 A.P. Heskin 10.7 (CP) 10L 5th of 6 to Bukhill 10.8 DWNP 6 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Sft 66/1 HR100 C.J. Orr 10.13 (CP) p.u. in race won by Ceroc 11.1 CK 6 MAY 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 14/1 HR103 S. Fitzgerald 11.5 (BK) 56L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Desert Heather 11.5 KILB 20 APR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 70yds Gd/Yld

14 RESILIENT FRONT (IRE) (14)

Br Ch g Doyen - Magical Memoir B D Donegan O D Donegan DARK BLUE & RED HALVED, hooped sleeves, white cap

5

(TStrap)

11

3

(157)

08-0077 F Sam Ewing J Noel Meade, Meath T

Placed in a NH flat race from eight starts. He was not disgraced over 2m at Thurles a fortnight ago, but today’s return to further will ask more questions of him.

Star Rating HHH Resilient Front — Handicap Rating 91 33/1 HR91 Sam Ewing 11.10 (TS) 6 3/4L 7th of 15 to Duke Otto 11.9 THU 2 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 13yds Sft 9/1 HR93 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (TS) 61L last of 7fn, 10rn to Moneynabane 11.4 DWNP 6 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 110yds Sft 100/1 B.J. Cooper 11.12 94L 20th of 22 to Diverge (GB) 11.12 here 30 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft

15 SARAH’S SOLDIER (IRE) (76)

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - No Stopping Sarah B James Coen O James Coen YELLOW, white spots, white sleeves, yellow spots, yellow cap, white spots

5

11

2

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0p6306 F Richard Condon (5) J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Placed in a hurdle race from 11 starts. Had excuses last time at Down Royal, where he was denied a clear run, and he’s not without a chance from 1lb lower.

Star Rating HHH Sarah’s Soldier — Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR91 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (BK) 19L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Spring Street 11.1 DRYL 1 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd/Yld 11/2 HR91 D.E. Mullins 11.10 (BK) 80L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to My Friend The Wind 11.11 BAL 28 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Yld 10/1 HR91 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.4 (BK) 2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Father Jed 10.7 BAL 25 JUL 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 122yds Gd

16 BIRDSANDTHEBEES (IRE) (411)

Br B f Walk In The Park - A Country Girl B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

6

(Hood)

11

1

(155)

9-79403- F Mark Walsh J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. She posted a couple of excellent efforts in warm contests last year and the market can guide ahead of her reappearance.

Star Rating HHHH Birdsandthebees — Handicap Rating 89 11/2 HR89 M.P. Walsh 11.11 (H) 6L 1L 3rd to Natural Look 11.11 GOW 1 OCT 22 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Gd 3/1Fav HR90 M.P. Walsh 11.9 (H) 21L 10th of 18fn, 19rn to Unanswered (GB) 11.8 here 24 MAY 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 115yds Gd 14/1 HR89 S.D. Torrens 11.2 (H) 2 1/4L 6L nk 4th to Better Times Ahead 11.11 NAAS 13 MAR 22 25rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 80yds Sft

17 ANNIE BEAG (IRE) (14)

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(151)

Br Ch f Shirocco (GER) - Handfull of Euros B W Austin O W J Austin & Anne O’Flaherty WHITE & ORANGE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white cap, orange diamond

(Hood) 0097 F Trevor Ryan (5) J W J Austin, Tipperary T

18 GLORIOUS SINGER (IRE) (5)

8 10 10 (150)

Yet to place in four starts. Showed little in her qualifying runs, but it would be no surprise were she to improve now pitched into handicap company.

Star Rating HHH Annie Beag — Handicap Rating 85 200/1 T. Ryan 10.8 (H) 40L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Mollys Mango (GB) 11.7 THU 2 NOV mdn hdl 2m 13yds Sft 150/1 T. Ryan 10.8 (H) 40L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.6 THU 19 OCT mdn hdl 1m 7f 202yds Sft 125/1 Adam Ellis 11.0 51L 11th of 13 to All About Lucy 11.7 CK 9 APR mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld Br Br f Fame And Glory (GB) - Native Singer B Grove View Stud Limited O Nigel O’Sullivan RED & WHITE HOOPS, red & black hooped cap

506697 F Ethan O’Sullivan (7) J Ms M Flynn, Waterford T

Placed in three hurdle races from 20 starts. Has some decent efforts to her name and is interesting from a sliding handicap mark, though others are preferred today.

Star Rating HH Glorious Singer — Handicap Rating 84 13/2 HR84 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.10 21L 7th of 17fn, 20rn to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 7/1 HR86 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.12 13L 9th of 17 to Chapel Street 11.7 CK 15 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld/Sft 9/1 HR88 E.M. O’Sullivan 11.0 20L 6th of 12fn, 18rn to Ragin Cajun 11.2 LIST 22 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)3m Yld/Sft

19 TINCURRA LAD (IRE) (14)

Br B g Sageburg - Forgot To Dance B J Moran O J A Moran YELLOW & GREY HOOPS, yellow sleeves, hooped cap

6 10 9

(149)

08f04f F Daniel King (3) J W J Martin, Wexford T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Made all off 7lb lower for his sole success last year, but he might not be afforded that luxury today and the new trip is a question mark.

Star Rating HH Tincurra Lad 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 83 33/1 HR85 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.4 fell in race won by Name Me Famous 11.2 THU 2 NOV 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 66yds Sft 22/1 HR86 D. King 10.10 7L 4L 2 1/4L 4th to Itsalonglongroad (GB) 11.1 TRAM 12 OCT 10rn hcp chse (0-102)1m 7f 110yds Hvy 14/1 HR86 D. King 11.3 58L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to We’llgowats 11.6 GOW 29 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft/Hvy

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20 TRIM TO MILAN (IRE) (6)

Br B f Milan (GB) - Another Pet B James Robinson O J R Robinson ROYAL BLUE, red cross of lorraine & sleeves, quartered cap

8 10 6

(TStrap)

(146)

63u89u F Ricky Doyle J Gerard Keane, Meath T

Placed in two NH flat races and a point-to-point from 15 starts. She had excuses at Down Royal six days ago (badly hampered before unseating), but she will need more to have a say in proceedings today.

Star Rating HH Trim To Milan — Handicap Rating 80 33/1 HR80 R.A. Doyle 10.6 (TS) u.r. in race won by Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 8/1 HR81 R.A. Doyle 10.7 31L 9th of 14 to Sayitfirst 10.3 FAIR 2 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft 25/1 HR83 R.A. Doyle 10.9 24L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to Final Orders (GB) 12.0 BELW 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 90yds Gd B,T worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No. 8, No. 13. Hood worn by No. 16, No. 17.

TStrap worn by No. 6, No. 10, No. 14, No. 20.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Hunting Brook, 5/1 I Am Spider Man, 15/2 Hutchie, 8/1 Birdsandthebees, 11/1 Got To Fly, Another Ocana, 14/1 American Money, Blenheim Belle, 16/1 Seasett (GB), Light Parade, Glorious Singer, 25/1 Early Arrival, Resilient Front, Sarah’s Soldier, Annie Beag, 33/1 Tom Kelly, Simply Shabra, Tincurra Lad, 50/1 Trim To Milan, 66/1 Baron Wild 2022 - 1st Penny Jar 2nd Clear The Clouds 3rd Verdant Place (5 min. 53.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Now that HUNTING BROOK has tasted success for the first time over timber, Gordon Elliott’s charge could kick on. Representing a yard which can seemingly do no wrong at the moment, the Presenting gelding should have more in the locker and a 7lb penalty for his Down Royal win six days ago doesn’t look enough to prevent another bold showing. I Am Spider Man tries cheekpieces for the first time and is noted, while Blenheim Belle, Hutchie and Birdsandthebees are others expected to go well.

WIN: HUNTING BROOK

EACH-WAY: BLENHEIM BELLE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (95 wins from 675 runners, 14%) runs HUNTING BROOK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 68 runners, 31%) runs HUNTING BROOK Weightwatcher: TINCURRA LAD won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 7lb to 83.

Longest Travellers: ANOTHER OCANA trained by L J Archdeacon, LIGHT PARADE trained by W J Burke - both Cork, 158 miles.

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CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 12.20p.m. The Ladbrokes ‘We Play Together’ Handicap Steeplechase of €10,500 (0-102) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195) Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102. About 3 miles 157 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 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 9th November. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210 SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 12.55p.m. The Ladbrokes Fanzone ‘Your Team Your Game’ Rated Novice Steeplechase of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 123 or less in hurdle races). About 1 miles 7f 131 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lbs, 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra; Of two steeplechases 7lb extra. Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less at time of entry. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 123 or less at time of entry. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 1.30p.m. The Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 107 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.05p.m. The Ladbrokes Play ‘1-2-Free’ On Football Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 107 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 2.40p.m. The Ladbrokes Play ‘Instant Spins’ Daily Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230. An extended handicap hurdle for three years old and upwards (116 = 12st). About 2 miles 107 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Weights raised by 2lbs. Handicaps calculated 9th November. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230 SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.15p.m. The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle of €20,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€3,500)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than €12,000. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 175 yards. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 11lbs, 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €30,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €15,000 allowed 4lb. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once) (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry) Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2015 British Pound €1.29, 2016 British Pound €1.35, 2017 British Pound €1.18, 2018 British Pound €1.14, 2019 British Pound €1.11, 2020 British Pound €1.18, 2021 British Pound €1.12, 2022 British Pound €1.19, 2023 British Pound €1.12 (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Sales). All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final to be held at Punchestown on April 24th, 2024 (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme) (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Ladbrokes ‘Halftime Quiz’ Handicap Hurdle of €10,500 (Rated 80-102) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195) Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 175 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 9th November. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

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