Punchestown Racecard - Saturday 25th November

SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023

WINTER

FESTIVAL DAY 1

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SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2023 PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND.

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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS

SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2023

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting: Acting Stewards: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Ms. Mary M. O’Connor, Mr. Charles C. Cunningham, Mr. J. Byrne, Mr. C. C. Cunningham, Mr. L. Walsh.

Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone Starter: Mr. P.F. Graffin Starters Assistant: Mr. D. Cullen Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever Handicapper: Mr. A. Shaw Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. H. Hynes Medical Officer: Dr. J. Pugh Veterinary Officer: Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell Security Officer: Mr. D. Buckley

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WELCOME WELCOME TO

Dear Racegoers, On behalf of the Punchestown unchestown team I would like to welcome you all to day one of the brand new 2023 Punchestown P Winter Festival.

These two days of quality racing re really kick off the jump season proper with over er €500,000 in prizemoney priz on offer over the weekend.

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As you arrive here today you will have ha seen that our flflagship project, the track widening and extension is coming e oming on great.

The grass is growing and the winning post has been mo moved back for the widened track. We will now concentrate on embarking on phase two of the project, which is the creation of a new new racecourse that will provide a one mile track with one bend to o the finish line.

This investment was very carefully considered as, like care lik any additions here, it needs to work hard and serve purpose! purpo purpose This project provides further flexibility improve xibility for Punchestown to to significantly signifi the existing layout of the racetrack and it will also greatly assist in accommodating our curr current racing pr programme progr ogramme amme while providing the potential for it to be further enhanced ed going fforward.

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2 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (208) Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily B Mrs R H Lalor O Barry Maloney

p22-p1p F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead T

MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap The top-weight in this contest for a reason, having won in Grade 1 company last December, before an excellent third in the Gold Cup. He looks primed to strike on the drop in grade. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating HHHHH 7 N.H. wins €516,408 C Nico de Boinville 11.10 p.u. in race won by Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft 7/4 HR168 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 won nk 16L from Stattler 11.8 and Roi Mage (FR) 11.3 TRAM 1 JAN 5rn chse Grade 3 2m 6f 50yds Hvy 9/1 HR170 R.M. Power 11.10 (TS) p.u. in race won by Allaho (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR 22 9rn chse Grade 1 3m 30yds Gd/Yld

KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM 11. SIRE (FATHER) 12. DAM (MOTHER) 13. FORM GUIDE 14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES 15. FORM COMMENT

1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION) 2. SADDLE CLOTH 3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH 4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN 5. AGE 6. ST 7. LB 8. KGS 9. COLOUR OF HORSE B = BAY BR = BROWN CH = CHESTNUT GR = GREY RO = ROAN 10. SEX OF HORSE C = COLT F = FILLY G = GELDING H = HORSE M = MARE

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11.40A.M. The John Lynch Carpets 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

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VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €7375; SECOND: €2500; FOURTH: €625; FIFTH: €375; J Jockey

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Two Miles and 160 Yards

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1 BIGGERTHANBIGTIME (IRE) (28)

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Br B g Camacho (GB) - Breedj B Mylestown Farms Ltd O Padraig Roche EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap

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6-00543 F Peter Smithers (7) J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Took a considerable step forward to finish third at Galway when benefiting from more positive tactics and a similar ride on this occasion would Star Rating HHH make him a definite player.

Biggerthanbigtime 12/1 P.T. Smithers 10.7 (H) 1 1/4L 5L 3rd to Kaleosun (FR) 11.0 GAL 28 OCT 10rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 18/1 P.T. Smithers 10.1 (H) 24L 4 1/2L 15L 4th to Wodhooh (FR) 10.7 here 10 OCT 6rn hdl 2m 140yds Yld 40/1 P.T. Smithers 10.7 (H) 20L 5th of 11 to Open To Question (USA) 11.0 GOW 30 SEP mdn hdl 2m Hvy

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42-553 F Br Gr g Dark Angel - Andry Brusselles (GB) Sam Ewing J B Gigginstown House Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

Placed once in five outings on the Flat. Didn’t quite fulfil the promise of his two juvenile outings on the level but the switch to hurdling may just see him in a better light.

Star Rating HHHH Harsh (GB) 11/4 HR82 C. Stone-Walsh 9.1 (CP) s/hd 1/2L 3rd to Charming Star 9.1 LIST 21 SEP 7rn mdn 1m 4f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR84 D.P. McDonogh 8.10 6 1/4L 5th of 9 to Take Heart 8.10 NAAS 27 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Yld 4/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 7 3/4L 5th of 9 to The Prairie 9.8 LEP 5 APR mdn 1m 2f Hvy

3 LARK IN THE MORNIN (GER) (218)

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1-4 F Br B g Soldier Hollow (GB) - Loyalty (GER) J J Slevin J B Gestut Hof Ittlingen Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap A maiden winner on the Flat over 1m. Looks a very interesting recruit to this sphere having not been disgraced when fourth at Cork in April and he has since been gelded.

Star Rating HHHH Lark In The Mornin (GER) 1 flat win €9,735 7/2 D. McMonagle 9.9 1 1/2L 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Alder 9.9 CK 21 APR 5rn 1m 2f 30yds Gd/Yld 5/6Fav S.M. Crosse 9.8 won nk 1 1/4L from Immutable 9.8 and Nyota 8.11 LIST 22 SEP 22 11rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 46.6sec

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Br Br g Order of St George - Akalara B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

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His dam is an unraced half-sister to Akilak, who was a Grade 2-winning juvenile hurdler for Howard Johnson, so his pedigree offers plenty of hope that he can be very competitive.

Star Rating HHHHH

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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

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15 F Jordan Gainford J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Unplaced when sent off at odds-on for his hurdling bow here last week following some very novicey jumping throughout the contest, and the fact that Jack Kennedy passes him over for Mighty Bandit tempers enthusiasm further.

Star Rating HHH Pacini (GB) 1 flat win €5,500 4/7Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.0 12L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Semblance Of Order 11.0 here 16 NOV mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 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

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(TStrap) 003 F Br B g Mastercraftsman - Danseuse de Reve Rachael Blackmore J B Tullpark Ltd Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Benjamin Halsall BLACK, yellow epaulettes, yellow cap, purple star

Finished third on his debut in this sphere at Down Royal after two efforts on the Flat that displayed very little. He is open to improvement for a yard currently in fine fettle.

Star Rating HHH San Guido 12/1 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 (TS) nk 18L 3rd to Wodhooh (FR) 10.13 DRYL 11 NOV 7rn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 125/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 26L 19th of 20 to Milwaukee (USA) 9.8 CUR 12 OCT mdn 1m 4f Sft/Hvy 20/1 W.J. Lee 9.8 14L 14th of 17 to The Black Tiger (USA) 9.8 CUR 30 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd

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00490 F Eoin Walsh (3) J Cian Collins, Meath T

Unplaced in five outings on the Flat. Struggled on his latest outing at Dundalk when finishing last on his handicap debut and he appears to have plenty on his plate this afternoon.

Star Rating H Td’s Approach 25/1 HR55 C.M Hogan 8.9 52L last of 13 to Sioux Princess (GB) 9.3 DUN 17 NOV hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 40/1 HR56 D. McMonagle 10.0 8 1/2L 9th of 11 to Susie Wosie 8.8 FAIR 12 JUL 1m 2f Gd 100/1 Siobhan Rutledge 10.0 1L 4 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Bedelia 8.10 BAL 26 JUN 7rn 1m 1f 125yds Gd

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Br Ch g Teofilo - Finata (GB) B Godolphin O Anne Coffey & Susan Spence PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap

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6 F Sean Flanagan J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

Dam won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 5f. Made several jumping errors on his debut at Fairyhouse and that will need to be improved upon if he is to step forward from that display.

Star Rating HH Tranquil Sea 12/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 45L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Fratas 10.7 FAIR 7 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy

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Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Instant Memories B Brian Miller O Brian Harnett & Stephen Bradshaw & Francis Farrell & P J Rothwell ORANGE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, white cap

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90 F P J O’Hanlon (3) J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. She didn’t show very much in either outing so far and has an awful lot to find based on all known evidence.

Star Rating H Better Choice 200/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 43L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Semblance Of Order 11.0 here 16 NOV mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 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

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Br Ch f Buratino - Monivea B Annemarie Lyons O D Broad ROYAL BLUE, orange diamond, orange stars on sleeves, orange cap, royal blue star

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8706u5 F Daniel King (3) J D Broad, Meath T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Ran with promise on her debut when unseating at the final flight at Down Royal, before finishing fifth at Listowel. Others make more appeal.

Star Rating HHH Burvea 25/1 D. King 9.10 18L 5th of 6 to Nurburgring(disq) 11.0 LIST 17 SEP hdl 2m Gd 33/1 P.K. Donovan 9.10 u.r. in race won by Annie Agnew (GB) 10.1 DRYL 1 SEP 8rn hdl 2m 190yds Gd/Yld 50/1 HR64 P.A. Harnett 9.2 4 3/4L 6th of 11 to Susie Wosie 8.8 FAIR 12 JUL 1m 2f Gd

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615 F Br B f Mastercraftsman - Heroine Chic R Deegan J B Alexander Bloodstock Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

A winner over 1m 1f on the Flat. Got off the mark at the second time of asking on the level at Ballinrobe before coming up short in a Gowran handicap. Ground conditions have to be a concern.

Star Rating HHH Green Sky 1 flat win €8,555 11/1 HR81 D. McMonagle 9.11 3 1/4L 5th of 8 to Bambeano 8.8 GOW 29 JUL hcp 1m Sft 11/4 D. McMonagle 9.3 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from The First And Last 9.5 and Report 9.3 BAL 26 JUN 6rn mdn 1m 1f 125yds Gd 2min 4.5sec 9/2 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Snowcapped 9.3 GOW 19 APR mdn 1m Yld

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Br B f Yeats - Golden Firth B Mrs Juliet Brown O Mrs Shauna Kelly YELLOW & PURPLE CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, purple cap, yellow star

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6 F Simon Torrens J Noel C Kelly, Derry T

Half-sister to Backoftheenvelope, won in a point to point race at 3m. She was unable to land a blow on her racecourse debut at Down Royal a fortnight ago. Hard to recommend.

Star Rating H Tiny Angel 80/1 S.D. Torrens 10.3 58L 6th of 7 to Wodhooh (FR) 10.13 DRYL 11 NOV hdl 2m 190yds Sft

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Br B g Dawn Approach - Vale of Paris B Mr Donal Boylan O T D O’Sullivan RED, royal blue chevron, white sleeves, royal blue chevrons, white cap

TStrap worn by No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Lark In The Mornin (GER), 4/1 Biggerthanbigtime, 9/2 San Guido, 5/1 Mighty Bandit, 6/1 Harsh (GB), 8/1 Pacini (GB), 10/1 Green Sky, 12/1 Burvea, 25/1 Tranquil Sea, 33/1 Td’s Approach, 66/1 Tiny Angel, 100/1 Better Choice 2022 - 1st Nusret 2nd Morning Soldier 3rd Calico (4 min. 11 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Lark In The Mornin achieved a decent level of form in two starts on the Flat and has to warrant the utmost respect on his first attempt over timber. Similar comments apply to his stable companion Harsh, although the vote goes to MIGHTY BANDIT. Gordon Elliott’s charge boasts a pedigree that suggests he can make an impact straight away in this sphere and he could be yet another exciting recruit for the Cullentra House stable.

WIN: MIGHTY BANDIT

EACH-WAY: LARK IN THE MORNIN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (91 wins from 663 runners, 14%) runs MIGHTY BANDIT & PACINI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs MIGHTY BANDIT & PACINI Fancy That: J P O’Brien won this race in 2016, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs GREEN SKY, HARSH & LARK IN THE MORNIN today.

Longest Traveller: TINY ANGEL trained by N C Kelly, Derry, 131 miles

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RACE

12.13 The CourtClinic.ie Chartered Physiotherapists Supporting Kilmacud Crokes GAA Maiden Hurdle of €12,000

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1 BACKINABIT (IRE) (14)

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Br B g Notnowcato (GB) - Matinee Time B Miss Carmel Whelan O Frances Dunne DARK BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, pink stars on sleeves, pink star on cap

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04 F James O’Sullivan (3) J J P Dempsey, Kildare T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles, but he ran better than the odds suggested he would last time and given he has some experience of the hustle and bustle of a large field, he is noted as one open to further improvement.

Star Rating HHH Backinabit 200/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 10L 11L 21L 4th to Western Fold 11.7 GOW 11 NOV 17rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 150/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 90L 14th of 17fn, 19rn to Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

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04 F Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Anoaita Lescribaa (FR) Sam Ewing J B MME Pascale Lafitte & M Louis Lafitte Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Lyreen Syndicate EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap Unplaced in both starts. He took a big step forward from his debut run in a bumper here when switched to hurdles at Down Royal. Having shown promise before tiring near the finish, more can be expected this time.

Star Rating HHHH Brennus Lescribaa (FR) 28/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 3L 4L 1 3/4L 4th to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV 19rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 14/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.6 62L 15th of 16 to Predators Gold (FR) 11.6 here 25 APR Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

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Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Grasica (FR) F Jack Kennedy J B M Gilbert Conesa & S A R L Mousquetaire Investissement Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

Half-brother to King Elvis, won three times in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 2f. There is a lot to like about his pedigree but he lacks the experience held by his stablemate Star Rating HHHH Brennus Lescribaa and rates as more of a long-term prospect.

4 EVANS SECRET (GB) (29)

Br B g Nathaniel - Woodland Aria (GB) B Mr R J H Geffen O John A Doyle WHITE, red star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white stars

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4-65677 F J J Slevin J Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Rated 68 at his best during his time on the Flat, he has shown some promise in this sphere and is open to further progression, even though he faces a stiffer test this time around.

Star Rating HHH Evans Secret (GB) 33/1 Mr B. Barry 11.0 (TS) 11L 7th of 13 to Charming Fortune 11.4 SLGO 27 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 28/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 (TS) 73L 7th of 15fn, 20rn to Hypotenus (GB) 11.7 GOW 29 SEP mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR67 C. Stone-Walsh 9.12 (TS) 2L 6th of 9 to Golden Sandbanks (GB) 9.3 GAL 12 SEP hcp (47-70)1m 4f 42yds Sft

5 GOLDEN REEL (IRE) (9)

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

4 11

7

(161)

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

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Sent off at odds of 250/1 here nine days ago but was making some headway when he fell two flights out. He will need more to figure here.

Star Rating HHH Golden Reel 250/1 P.K. Donovan 11.7 fell in race won by It’s For Me (FR) 11.12 here 16 NOV 22rn mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 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

14

6 HATFIELD HAMMER (IRE) (-)

4 11

7

(161)

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Moray Firth (UAE) F R Deegan J B R McCabe Paul Nolan, Wexford T O Paul Nolan WHITE, light green star, orange cap

Half-brother to Brown Bear, won three times in chases between 2m 1f and 2m 5f, twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 6f and in a point to point. Has an interesting pedigree and one to monitor in the betting on debut.

Star Rating HHHH

7 JACENRY (FR) (14)

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - La Balzane (FR) B E A R L les Grandes Alouettes Elevage de Berce O Regina Cleary ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white armlet, white cap, royal blue spots

4 11

7

(161)

000 F Ben Harvey (3) J D Harvey, Dublin T

Yet to place in three starts. He made very little impression on his hurdles bow at Down Royal earlier in the month and will need to jump with more fluency to have an impact this time.

Star Rating HHH Jacenry (FR) 150/1 A.P. Kelly 11.7 41L 18th of 19 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 80/1 Mr A. Harvey 11.3 66L 10th of 11 to Mystical Power 11.10 BAL 29 MAY Bumper 2m 108yds Gd 9/1 Mr A. Harvey 11.3 16L 10th of 13 to Ossie’s Lodge 11.3 DRYL 1 MAY Bumper 2m 180yds Yld Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ulster Noire (FR) B E A R L Haras d’Enki O Mrs K Browne RED, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, red cap

4 11

7

(161)

13 F Sean Flanagan J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Runs for a yard that plays a strong hand in this and having finished a respectable third when well supported on his debut over timber at Roscommon in September, he rates as a big player.

Star Rating HHHH Jhentong Enki (FR) 13/8 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 nk 11L 3rd to Showman (GB) 11.0 ROS 25 SEP 12rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 195yds Sft (PtoP) 7/4FF B O’Neill won 6L 15L from Where’s My Jet and As Legends Have It (GB) KIRKISTOWN 11-FEB-23 6r4f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

9 MIGHTY MOMENTUM (IRE) (14)

Br B g Ol’ Man River - Casa Queen B Larry Byrne O OnTheBridle Syndicate YELLOW, red cross of lorraine, red stars on sleeves, yellow cap

4 11

7

(161)

000 F Conor Owens (7) J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

Unplaced in all three starts at triple-figure odds and he will need to find a large amount of improvement if he is going to play a stronger role this time around.

Star Rating HH Mighty Momentum 300/1 C. Owens 11.0 (TS) 92L 15th of 17 to Western Fold 11.7 GOW 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 250/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.4 (TS) 56L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.0 LIM 21 OCT mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 14th of 15fn, 20rn to Hypotenus (GB) 11.7 GOW 29 SEP mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

10 MOSSY FEN PARK (IRE) (279)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Msmilan B Michael O’Neill O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd GREY, grey & black check cap

4 11

7

(161)

41 F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

A strong fancy in both starts on the point-to-point scene, which he fully justified with a bloodless success at Nenagh in February. Now with one of the country’s leading trainers, he is an obvious Star Rating HHHH contender for his first outing under Rules.

Mossy Fen Park (PtoP) 1/1FF R James won 18L 4 1/2L from Tommys Law and Fiftyfifty NENAGH 19-FEB-23 6r5f Mdn 3m Yld

11 NOT MY PROBLEM (GB) (-)

Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Giovanna (GB) B Mrs S C Welch & Mr R Phillips O Glennon Clan Syndicate RED, yellow sash, white sleeves, yellow cap

4 11

7

(161) F

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

Half-brother to Back On The Lash, won five chases between 2m 6f and 3m 6f, three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 2f and in a NH flat race at 2m. Plenty of the right boxes can ticked on paper and he is one to consider.

Star Rating HHHH

12 PAX (IRE) (-)

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Oscar Rebel B William Fitzgerald O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

4 11

7

(161) F

Mark Walsh J C A Murphy, Wexford T

Half-brother to Birch Vale, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f. Running in the famous colours of JP McManus, this €72,000purchase (as a three-year-old) appeals on pedigree and certainly warrants a betting check.

Star Rating HHHH

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RACE TWO

8 JHENTONG ENKI (FR) (61)

13 PREDATORS GOLD (FR) (214)

4 11

7

(161)

1 F Br B g Masked Marvel (GB) - Shabby Gold (FR) Paul Townend J B S A R l Igep Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges W P Mullins, Carlow T O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star He was a cosy winner of the Goffs Defender Bumper at the Festival here in April and looks a live contender for Willie Mullins to go to war with this season. He is a must for serious consideration on his hurdling debut.

Star Rating HHHHH Predators Gold (FR) 1 N.H. win €59,000 C 4/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.6 won 2L 1 3/4L from Milo Lises (FR) 11.6 and Western Fold 11.6 here 25 APR 16rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

14 SPATMAN DE CERISY (FR) (-)

4 11

7

(161)

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Kapgirl De Cerisy (FR) F Jordan Gainford J B M Olivier Varin, M Yann Varin & M Sebastien Varin Paul Nolan, Wexford T O Robert Twomey WHITE, red inverted triangle, emerald green sleeves, white & emerald green quartered cap

Unraced dam is a half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner Kapga De Cerisy, so the positives are there in the pedigree. One of three notable entrants running for this yard and is another to keep Star Rating HHH tabs on as a future prospect.

15 WARMER DAYS AHEAD (FR) (14)

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Ashkelon (GER) B M Jacques Herold O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

4 11

7

(161)

75 F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Unplaced in both starts. Entitled to be wiser after his hurdling debut at Gowran Park a fortnight ago but he might find a few of these are too hot to handle at this stage.

Star Rating HHH Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 50/1 G. Brouder 11.2 48L 5th of 17 to Western Fold 11.7 GOW 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 16/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.1 37L 7th of 8 to Mirazur West 12.0 NAAS 30 MAR Bumper 2m 63yds Yld/Sft

16 WITHOUT EXCEPTION (IRE) (20)

4 11

7

(161)

0 F Br B g Sans Frontieres - The Big Nun (GB) Simon Torrens J B J Mangan P J Rothwell, Wicklow T O J J Leckey ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, hooped cap Dam unraced. He was always towards the rear on his debut at Cork and while the experience will have taught him plenty, this is a race featuring a lot of potential improvers and a minor role looks a likely scenario for him.

Star Rating HH Without Exception 125/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.4 73L 14th of 18 to Flamborough (GB) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft

17 FIRE CORAL (GB) (6)

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

4 11 0

(154)

005000 F Ricky Doyle J C W J Farrell, Wexford T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. A 58-rated maiden at her best on the Flat, her two previous performances over hurdles were not the most inspiring and she is hard to recommend.

Star Rating HH Fire Coral (GB) 200/1 P.K. Donovan 11.2 16th of 18fn, 19rn to Look To The West 11.7 NAV 19 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 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

18 LITTLE HERO (IRE) (287)

Br B f Malinas (GER) - Glens Ruby B Rathbarry Stud O John Balfe Racing Syndicate ORANGE, dark blue diamond & sleeves, dark blue spots on cap

4 11 0

(154)

0 F Cian Walsh (7) J Paul Mulligan, Meath T

She finished a well-beaten last on her debut in a bumper at Naas in February and it would take a big leap of faith to suggest she will be up to winning such a hot race on her introduction to hurdling.

Star Rating HH Little Hero 80/1 Mr L.J. Carberry 10.10 56L last of 12 to Samui (GB) 11.10 NAAS 11 FEB Bumper 1m 7f 123yds Yld

19 REBEL COWGIRL (IRE) (14)

Br B f Westerner (GB) - Lady Provocateur B Mr Brian Cahill O F A McNulty YELLOW, purple stars, yellow cap, purple stars

4 11 0

(154)

0 F Sean O’Keeffe J M A Cahill (R), Tipperary T

Dam a lightly-raced maiden. She finished tailed off on her debut at Gowran Park a fortnight ago and a transformation is required for her to figure on this occasion.

Star Rating HH Rebel Cowgirl 100/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0 96L 16th of 17 to Western Fold 11.7 GOW 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy

16

20 TIME FOR TEA (IRE) (20)

4 11 0

(154)

8 F Br B f Youmzain - Elsie Darragh O’Keeffe J B Ms Helga Moore Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O One For Luck Racing Syndicate ORANGE & BLACK QUARTERED, black stars on sleeves, black star on cap Half-sister to Love Actually, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f, twice in chases at 2m 7f and 3m and in a point to point. Entitled to be more knowledgeable with a Cork run under her belt but the yard holds stronger claims with Mossy Fen Park.

Star Rating HHH Time For Tea 6/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 34L 8th of 18 to Flamborough (GB) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft TStrap worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Predators Gold (FR), 4/1 Doctor Elvis (FR), 5/1 Jhentong Enki (FR), 6/1 Mossy Fen Park, 8/1 Brennus Lescribaa (FR), 14/1 Time For Tea, 16/1 Hatfield Hammer, Pax, Spatman De Cerisy (FR), 25/1 Not My Problem (GB), 33/1 Evans Secret (GB), 50/1 Backinabit, 66/1 Golden Reel, Jacenry (FR), Warmer Days Ahead (FR), Little Hero, 100/1 Mighty Momentum, Without Exception, Fire Coral (GB), Rebel Cowgirl 2022 - 1st Absolute Notions 2nd Deep Cave 3rd Joshua Des Flos (4 min. 54.6 sec.)

WIN: PREDATORS GOLD

EACH-WAY: MOSSY FEN PARK

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs PREDATORS GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs BRENNUS LESCRIBAA and DOCTOR ELVIS Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 and 2022. The stable runs BRENNUS LESCRIBAA & DOCTOR ELVIS today. W P Mullins won this race in 2017 and 2019. The stable runs PREDATORS GOLD today.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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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 TWO

RACE SUMMARY Several of these are interesting prospects and expensive point-to-point winner Mossy Fen Park has stacks of potential. Jhentong Enki also struck between the flags and was a fair third at Roscommon on his timber bow, while Brennus Lescribaa is another with some hurdling experience to call upon now and rates as the pick of Gordon Elliott’s two contenders. However, it is difficult to get away from PREDATORS GOLD, who impressed in a bumper at the Festival here in April and could be one of Willie Mullins’ more interesting novices this term.

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VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €7670; FOURTH: €650;

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Two Miles and Two Furlongs 200 Yards

Start

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 AN EPIC SONG (FR) (210)

6

(166)

Br B g Authorized - Morning Sun (GER) B S C E A Haras de la Perelle O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

(Hood)

11 12

81-0-029 F J J Slevin J Martin Brassil, Kildare T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on heavy ground. Touched off in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival and he wouldn’t be ruled out on his first chase start.

Star Rating HHH An Epic Song (FR) 2 N.H. wins €16,520 C 11/2 HR139 J.J. Slevin 11.3 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Seddon 10.7 here 29 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 30yds Gd/Yld J. J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) (TS) hd 2nd to Langer Dan 11.4 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 26rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 80/1 HR135 J.J. Slevin 11.4 19L 13th of 14fn, 17rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld

2 BUSHMANS PASS (IRE) (34)

Br B g Virtual (GB) - Moanbaun Lady B Seamus O’Roarke O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

7

11 12

(166)

5410-59 F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good - yielding ground. Has struggled to land a blow over the larger obstacles to date and he again appears unlikely to feature.

Star Rating H Bushmans Pass 1 N.H. win €6,195 150/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 63L last of 9fn, 10rn to Quilixios (GB) 11.12 LIM 22 OCT beg.ch 2m 3f Sft 40/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 86L last of 5fn, 8rn to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.12 GOW 30 SEP beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 7/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 52L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Saylavee 11.5 GOW 30 SEP 22 mdn hdl 2m Yld

3 COOL SURVIVOR (IRE) (34)

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Pale Face B Mr J P Finlay O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

6

11 12

(166)

12-40f2 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on good and heavy ground.

Beaten just a neck at Limerick on his fencing bow and he’s likely to be on the scene once more.

Star Rating HHHH Cool Survivor 2 N.H. wins €23,600 C 7/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 nk 2nd to Quilixios (GB) 11.12 LIM 22 OCT 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f Sft Rachael Blackmore 11.7 fell in race won by Irish Point (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 15 APR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Gd /Sft Sam Ewing 11.7 33L 15th of 17fn, 21rn to Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft

4 DAILY PRESENT (IRE) (13)

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Another Present B Thistletown Stud O DKCR Partnership WHITE, large brown spots, brown sleeves, white spots, white cap, brown spots

6

11 12

(166)

2-11p-47 F Sean O’Keeffe J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Others hold more compelling claims after struggling to get involved in his two chase starts to date.

Star Rating H Daily Present 2 N.H. wins €17,110 28/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 55L 7th of 9 to Grangeclare West 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV beg.ch 2m 4f Sft 15/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 1/2L 26L 21L 4th to Affordale Fury 11.12 GAL 29 OCT 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Hvy 28/1 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 p.u. in race won by The Nice Guy 11.10 here 27 APR 22 11rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld

5 FIGAROC (FR) (212)

Br Br g Masterstroke (USA) - Oxyna (FR) B M Andre Marcel Pommerai O Mrs S Ricci PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

8

11 12

(166)

2///-p814c F Danny Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. One of three for Willie Mullins in this field and he enters place calculations despite not being the stable’s first string.

Star Rating HHH Figaroc (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,670 12/1 HR122 B. Hayes 11.13 c.o. in race won by Broomfield Bijou 11.9 here 27 APR 25rn hcp hdl (88-123)2m 40yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR120 P. Townend 11.9 4 1/2L 3/4L nk 4th to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 4/1 P. Townend 11.4 won 1L 3/4L from Trust Me Nate (GB) 11.4 and Battle It Out 10.11 CLON 2 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 152yds Sft

20

6 GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) (213)

5

Br B g Maxios (GB) - Game Of Legs (FR) B Niarchos Family O Mrs S Ricci PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

11 12

(166)

21-1121 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. The highest-rated hurdler in this field and he looks the one to beat on his first taste of the larger obstacles.

Star Rating HHHHH Gaelic Warrior (GER) 4 N.H. wins €174,935 C 4/5Fav HR152 P. Townend 11.10 won 10L 6L from Affordale Fury 11.10 and Franciscan Rock 11.10 here 26 APR 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 180yds Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 6 1/2L 2nd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 10rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 5f Sft 10/11Fav HR143 P. Townend 11.12 won 3 3/4L 3/4L from Nibiru 10.5 and Ballyadam 11.11 LEP 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld

7 INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (18)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Sway (FR) B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

5

(TStrap)

11 12

(166)

11-4342 F Mark Walsh J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground. Ran on strongly over the extended 2m at Fairyhouse behind a smart novice on his chasing debut and this extra yardage appears likely to suit.

Star Rating HHHH Inothewayurthinkin 2 N.H. wins €15,340 11/4 M.P. Walsh 11.12 2 1/2L 2nd to Imagine (FR) 11.12 FAIR 7 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 118yds Hvy 20/1 HR137 L.P. Dempsey 11.12 7 1/2L 3 1/2L 9 1/2L 4th to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.12 here 28 APR 5rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 80yds Yld 7/2 HR137 L.P. Dempsey 11.12 6L 3/4L 3rd to Hunters Yarn 11.9 NAV 12 FEB 5rn nov.hdl Listed 2m Gd/Yld Br B g Mahler (GB) - Corporate Box B Ms Karen Sheehan O Padraig Roche EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap

6

11 12

(166)

00-08-39 F Aidan Kelly (5) J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Yet to shed his maiden tag in seven starts to date - placing just once - and this appears to be another uphill task following a moderate fencing bow at Thurles. Others hold stronger claims.

Star Rating H One Horse Army 14/1 A.P. Kelly 11.5 63L 9th of 12fn, 15rn to Mylestown Upper (FR) 11.12 THU 13 MAR beg.ch 2m 4f 199yds Yld/Sft 5/1 HR86 A.P. Kelly 10.5 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Captain Jimmy 10.4 here 16 JAN 21rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 100yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR87 P.T. Smithers 11.4 19L 8th of 11fn, 16rn to Hard Target 11.2 CLON 8 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 14yds Sft/Hvy

9 SENIOR CHIEF (GB) (213)

6

11 12

(166)

122-113 F Br B g Gentlewave - Absalom’s Girl (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Lucky In Life Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, orange cap, white stars

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Has place claims for powerful connections but may find one or two of these too good.

Star Rating HHH Senior Chief (GB) 2 N.H. wins €18,585 C 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Sandor Clegane 11.10 here 26 APR 12rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld 6/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.4 won 1/2L 11L from Landrake (GB) 11.2 and Paul Marvel (FR) 11.4 NAV 20 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m 6f Hvy 5/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won 1L 8L from Hollow Sound 11.12 and Jeepydoff Meel (FR) 11.12 here 19 FEB 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

10 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (253)

Br B g Presenting (GB) - Kalanisi’s Lady B John Hayes O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap

6

11 12

(166)

014-18 F Michael O’Sullivan J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a 2m 4f hurdle race and a NH flat race over 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground.

Last seen in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham and he’s one to note on his chasing bow.

Star Rating HHH Shanbally Kid 2 N.H. wins €13,275 D.E. Mullins 11.7 44L 8th of 9fn, 20rn to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft 11/10Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 1 3/4L 1L from Monty’s Star 11.12 and Hemlock (GB) 11.12 NAV 21 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 11/10Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Maidenstreetprince 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 22 15rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

11 CELEBRATING KATIE (IRE) (15)

Br Ch f Sans Frontieres - Dear Bach B R McCarthy O Over the Road Syndicate WHITE, black hoop, white sleeves, orange & black quartered cap

6

11

5

(159)

690-0u9 F Simon Torrens J Noel C Kelly, Derry T

Placed in a point-to-point from 11 starts in total. Unseated on her chasing debut and then failed to beat a rival home at Down Royal. Unlikely to threaten in this company.

Star Rating H Celebrating Katie 200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 47L last of 9 to Found A Fifty 11.12 DRYL 10 NOV beg.ch 2m 3f 120yds Sft 66/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.5 u.r. in race won by Battle Of Ridgeway 11.12 THU 2 NOV 14rn beg.ch 2m 2f 66yds Sft 20/1 HR88 D.E. Mullins 11.7 45L last of 14 to Getabelle 11.5 CK 15 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld/Sft

12 SOLDARO (IRE) (15)

Br B f Soldier of Fortune - Supreme Beneficial B Mrs A Kirkwood O N E Hall DARK BLUE & WHITE CHECK, dark blue sleeves, white cap, dark blue star

5

11

5

(159)

(TStrap) 411986 F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. Enjoyed a profitable spring in that sphere, but her chasing efforts this time in mean she has a mountain to climb this afternoon.

Star Rating HH Soldaro 2 N.H. wins €12,390 28/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 (TS) 20L 6th of 9 to Found A Fifty 11.12 DRYL 10 NOV beg.ch 2m 3f 120yds Sft 20/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 (TS) 22L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Law Ella 11.7 THU 19 OCT beg.ch 2m 4f 112yds Sft 12/1 HR112 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 (TS) 55L last of 9 to Nine Graces (GB) 11.0 BAL 14 APR hcp hdl 2m 6f 22yds Sft

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RACE THREE

8 ONE HORSE ARMY (IRE) (257)

Hood worn by No. 1. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 12.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 4/1 Inothewayurthinkin, 11/2 Cool Survivor, 7/1 An Epic Song (FR), Senior Chief (GB), 12/1 Figaroc (FR), Shanbally Kid, 50/1 Daily Present, One Horse Army, Soldaro, 100/1 Celebrating Katie, 150/1 Bushmans Pass 2022 - 1st Kilcruit 2nd Willywampus 3rd Broomfields Jeremy (5 min. 5.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY All eyes will be on GAELIC WARRIOR, who already heads the ante-post market for the Brown Advisory ahead of this first over the larger obstacles. The five-year-old’s only defeat last term came when chasing home potential superstar stablemate Impaire Et Passe in the Ballymore, after which he ran away from his rivals when upped to 3m in a Grade 1 here. Inothewayurthinkin is feared most after an eyecatching second behind Imagine over the extended 2m at Fairyhouse, while Cool Survivor can build on his chasing bow, when making Quilixios pull out all the stops at Limerick.

EACH-WAY: INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN

WIN: GAELIC WARRIOR

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs FIGAROC, GAELIC WARRIOR & SHANBALLY KID Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs COOL SURVIVOR Longest Traveller: CELEBRATING KATIE trained by N C Kelly, Derry, 131 miles

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ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?

C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today.

D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit.

CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.

C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse.

So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course.

BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.

So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.

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LIAM & VALERIE BRENNAN MEMORIAL

Liam & Valerie’s sons Niall and Ian have put the Brennan name to this Grade 2 race to remember and celebrate their heir mum and dad. three Valerie passed away November ember 13th 2016 20 followed ed just just thr weeks later by her beloved husband usband Liam on December ecember 4th 2016. They were married for 60 years.

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RACE

1.23 The Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 2)

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

Brennan Family

The Brennan Family will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €21535; FOURTH: €1825;

SECOND: €7300; FIFTH: €1095;

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Three Miles

Start

THIRD: €3650; SIXTH: €730.

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

1 CHURCHSTONEWARRIOR (IRE) (286) 8

11

8

(LBS)

(162)

32222-1 F Br Br g Mahler (GB) - Western Approaches (GB) Michael O’Sullivan J B Thistletown Stud Jonathan Sweeney, Cork T O T A Hegarty MAROON, white hoop, maroon sleeves, white cap, black star

He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat and a chase up to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Deservedly opened his chase account at Navan when last seen and is a potential player on his return.

Star Rating HHHH Churchstonewarrior 4 N.H. wins €43,070 D 9/4 Aidan Coleman 11.3 won 3/4L 1/2L from Mahler Mission 11.3 and Flanking Maneuver 11.3 NAV 12 FEB 9rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m Gd/Yld 18/1 Aidan Coleman 11.10 7 1/2L 2nd to Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11.10 LEP 29 DEC 22 7rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m Sft 10/11Fav D.F. O’Regan 11.12 2 1/4L 2nd to The Goffer 11.12 THU 24 NOV 22 9rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld

2 AFFORDALE FURY (IRE) (27)

5

Br B g Affinisea - No Greater Fury B Deirdre A Connolly O P L Polly BLACK & RED CHEVRONS, black sleeves, red cap, black star

11

3

(157)

1f-6221 F Sam Ewing J Noel Meade, Meath T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat, a chase and a point-to-point up to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Smart hurdler who won first time out over fences at Galway, beating Favori De Champdou.

Plenty to like.

Star Rating HHHH Affordale Fury 3 N.H. wins €23,305 4/6Fav Sam Ewing 11.12 won 1 1/2L 26L from Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.12 and Meetingofthewaters 11.12 GAL 29 OCT 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Hvy 6/1 HR142 D. McMenamin 11.10 10L 2nd to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.10 here 26 APR 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 180yds Yld Sam Ewing 11.7 1L 2nd to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

3 FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR) (27)

Br B g Saddler Maker - Pamella (FR) B Mme Marie-Helene Cassier O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

8

11

3

(157)

111-p42 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat up to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy.

Three-time hurdles winner who jumped well when chasing home Affordale Fury on his fencing Star Rating HHH bow and he’s entitled to improve.

Favori De Champdou (FR) 4 N.H. wins €43,070 5/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Affordale Fury 11.12 GAL 29 OCT 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Hvy 16/1 HR137 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 10L 6L s/hd 4th to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.10 here 26 APR 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 180yds Yld J.C. Gainford 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

4 FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (28)

Br B g Yeats - Lillymile B Sean Murphy O Flooring Porter Syndicate BLACK, white sleeves, black cap, white diamond

8

11

3

(157)

(TStrap) 44-4391 F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Has won seven hurdle races and a chase up to 3m on ground varying from good to soft.

Top-class staying hurdler who made a winning start over fences at Cheltenham last month.

Obvious claims.

Star Rating HHHHH Flooring Porter 8 N.H. wins €527,673.90 D Keith Donoghue 11.2 (TS) won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Broadway Boy 11.7 and Weveallbeencaught 11.2 CHELTENHAM 28 OCT 4rn nov.ch 3m 110yds Gd /Sft D.E. Mullins 10.10 (TS) 31L 9th of 12fn, 15rn to Theleme (FR) 10.10 AUTEUIL 20 MAY hdl Grade 1 3m 1f 110yds Sft Daniel Mullins 11.10 (TS) 3 1/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 AINTREE 15 APR 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft

5 MAXXUM (IRE) (205)

6

11

3

(157)

211-001 F Br B g Westerner (GB) - Anshan Bay Jordan Gainford J B Mr P Rabbitt Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Patrick Rabbitt WHITE, maroon epaulettes, maroon & white halved sleeves, maroon cap, white diamonds

He has won three hurdle races and a chase up to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding.

Not completely convincing when making a winning start over fences in May, but open to improvement.

Star Rating HHH Maxxum 4 N.H. wins €48,970 D 1/1Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 3L 4 3/4L from Walk Away 11.12 and Hubrisko (FR) 11.12 TIPP 4 MAY 7rn beg.ch 2m 7f 175yds Yld D. N. Russell 11.12 13L 14th of 21fn, 23rn to Good Time Jonny 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft 7/4Fav HR138 C.M. Quirke 11.4 14L 12th of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld

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6 QUILIXIOS (GB) (34)

Br B g Maxios (GB) - Quilita (GER) B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof O Cheveley Park Stud RED, white sash, royal blue cap

6

11

3

(157)

1722-3-1 F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

Winner of five hurdle races and a chase up to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy.

One-time Triumph Hurdle winner who scrambled home on his recent chasing debut after a long absence. Stamina query here.

Star Rating HHH Quilixios (GB) 6 N.H. wins €180,918.10 C 1/1Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won nk 21L from Cool Survivor 11.12 and Captains Nephew 11.12 LIM 22 OCT 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f Sft 5/2 HR150 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 11L 11L 3rd to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 GOW 19 FEB 22 7rn hdl Grade 3 2m Hvy 11/4 HR150 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 LIM 29 DEC 21 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy

7 SANDOR CLEGANE (IRE) (18)

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Betty Roe B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock O Mrs K Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey RED, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, red cap

6

11

3

(157)

21-3314 F Sean O’Keeffe J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race up to 2m 6f on yielding and soft ground.

Smart novice hurdler last season but only fourth on recent chasing bow, though this longer trip Star Rating HHH will suit better.

Sandor Clegane 3 N.H. wins €64,900 C 11/4 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 2 1/2L 2 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Imagine (FR) 11.12 FAIR 7 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 118yds Hvy 15/8Fav HR141 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 won 1 3/4L 2 1/2L from Della Casa Lunga 11.1 and Senior Chief (GB) 11.10 here 26 APR 12rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 1L nk 3rd to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft TStrap worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Flooring Porter, 7/2 Quilixios (GB), 5/1 Churchstonewarrior, 6/1 Affordale Fury, 7/1 Sandor Clegane, 8/1 Favori De Champdou (FR), 10/1 Maxxum 2022 - 1st Darrens Hope 2nd Minella Crooner 3rd Amirite (5 min. 54.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A decent renewal of this Grade 2 but dual Stayers’ Hurdle winner FLOORING PORTER could take some stopping after a highly satisfactory chasing debut at Cheltenham last month when beating Broadway Boy, who gave the form a mighty boost when scoring emphatically last weekend. Affordale Fury also got the job done nicely enough on his chasing bow at Galway and is open to plenty of progress, as is the reappearing Churchstonewarrior, who landed a Grade 2 when last seen in February.

EACH-WAY: AFFORDALE FURY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (91 wins from 663 runners, 14%) runs FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU & MAXXUM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU & MAXXUM Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020. The stable runs FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU & MAXXUM today.

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1.58 The Ryans Cleaning Handicap Steeplechase of €45,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE ??)

Ryan’s Cleaning will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €26550; SECOND: €9000; THIRD: €4500; FOURTH: €2250; FIFTH: €1350; SIXTH: €900.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Two Miles and Five Furlongs 70 Yards Start

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (IRE) (211)

6

(166)

Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Sher’s Adamant B Martin Kenirons O Watch This Space Syndicate EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap

11 12

52-276p F Danny Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good and yielding ground. Highly tried as a novice last season and he cannot be discounted.

Star Rating HHHH Adamantly Chosen 4 N.H. wins €89,975 C — Handicap Rating 148 11/1 HR148 J.B. Foley 11.12 p.u. in race won by Kilcruit 11.12 here 28 APR 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld 16/1 HR150 B. Hayes 11.9 40L last of 6fn, 8rn to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 9 APR nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 170yds Yld/Sft B. Hayes 11.7 28L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to The Real Whacker 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 3m 80yds Sft

2 HA D’OR (FR) (213)

Br B g Nidor (FR) - Rosewort (FR) B Mme Nathalie Viel & Alain Vandenhove O Mrs S Ricci PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

6

(Hood)

11

6

(160)

21-425f F Jack Foley J W P Mullins, Carlow T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 1m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. On a workable mark if putting in a clear round of jumping.

Star Rating HHHHH Ha D’or (FR) 1 flat win €4,750 2 N.H. wins €20,355 — Handicap Rating 142 11/10Fav HR140 P. Townend 10.11 (H) fell in race won by Hereditary Rule 9.7 here 26 APR 9rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f 50yds Yld S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 (H) 29L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft 2/1 D.E. Mullins 11.1 (H) 2L 2nd to Indiana Jones (FR) 11.1 NAV 4 MAR 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m Yld

3 IDAS BOY (IRE) (370)

9

11

6

(160)

24-212p- F Br Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Witness Express Sam Ewing J B Stephen Curran Noel Meade, Meath T O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good - yielding and soft ground. Has to be of some interest on his return to action.

Star Rating HHHH Idas Boy 2 N.H. wins €16,225 — Handicap Rating 142 13/8Fav B.J. Cooper 11.3 p.u. in race won by Darrens Hope 10.10 here 20 NOV 22 5rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 6f 140yds Yld 13/8Fav B.J. Cooper 11.0 1/2L 2nd to El Barra (FR) 11.0 CK 6 NOV 22 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 10/11Fav B.J. Cooper 11.12 won 14L hd from Gua Du Large (FR) 11.12 and Caesar Rock 11.12 CK 16 OCT 22 5rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft

4 MARS HARPER (GB) (34)

Br B g Sulamani - Kizzy May B Dermot Rogers O Pioneer Racing BLACK, mauve panel, mauve armlet, black cap

7

(C,T)

11

3

(157)

6f2110 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A player based on his two victories earlier in the season.

Star Rating HHHH Mars Harper (GB) 5 N.H. wins €57,230 — Handicap Rating 139 13/2 HR139 J.C. Gainford 10.13 (CP) 25L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Gevrey (FR) 10.12 LIM 22 OCT Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft 7/2 HR131 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 (CP) won 4 3/4L 13L from Fairyhill Run 10.10 and Birchdale 11.4 LIST 23 SEP 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld/Sft 11/2 HR131 Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) won 1 1/2L 7 1/2L from Sir Argus (GB) 11.12 and Grozni (FR) 11.5 GAL 3 AUG 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

5 UPPING THE ANTI (IRE) (63)

7

11

3

(157)

f-b2f0f F Br B g Valirann (FR) - Hollygrove Cezanne Darragh O’Keeffe J B Mrs S Brennan Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Alan Halsall ROYAL BLUE, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, royal blue star

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Others appear to be safer picks.

Star Rating HH Upping The Anti 3 N.H. wins €23,305 — Handicap Rating 139 9/2 HR139 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 fell in race won by Mars Harper (GB) 11.4 LIST 23 SEP 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld/Sft 33/1 HR139 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.0 26L 13th of 20fn, 22rn to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld Rachael Blackmore 10.13 fell in race won by Bill Baxter 10.4 AINTREE 14 APR 29rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Sft

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6 LIFE IN THE PARK (IRE) (66)

6

11

2

(156)

3-33330 F Br B g Walk In The Park - Jeanquiri (FR) Mike O’Connor (3) J B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Barry Maloney MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. May find that one or two are on slightly better marks right now.

Star Rating HHH Life In The Park 3 N.H. wins €32,450 C — Handicap Rating 138 17/2 HR139 M.P. O’Connor 10.7 17L 10th of 15fn, 17rn to Desertmore House 10.6 LIST 20 SEP Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Yld/Sft 9/2Fav HR139 M.P. O’Connor 11.6 1 1/4L 14L 3rd to Foxy Jacks 11.4 KILB 14 JUL 13rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f Yld/Sft 3/1Fav HR138 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 1 3/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Tullybeg 10.8 BAL 29 MAY 15rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f Gd

7 WALK AWAY (IRE) (20)

10 10 8

(148)

(TStrap) 5-3f-2/-2u F Br B g Black Sam Bellamy - Pegus Love Rachael Blackmore J B Gerard Burke Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Robcour PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 6f and 3m on good - yielding ground, but last win was over four years ago. Should not be underestimated.

Star Rating HHHH Walk Away 1 N.H. win €8,624 — Handicap Rating 130 13/2 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 10.10 (TS) u.r. in race won by Sir Bob 10.2 CK 5 NOV 14rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Sft 4/1 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 3L 2nd to Maxxum 11.12 TIPP 4 MAY 7rn beg.ch 2m 7f 175yds Yld 20/1 HR136 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.8 (TS) 14L 2nd to Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11.10 here 30 APR 21 15rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld

8 COQOLINO (FR) (14)

Br B g French Fifteen (FR) - Classic Angel (GER) B S A R L Haras Du Logis Saint Germain O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

8 10 7

(TStrap)

(147)

214-56-f F Mark Walsh J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Should appreciate the step back up in trip but more is required.

Star Rating HH Coqolino (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 129 12/1 HR129 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 (TS) fell in race won by Lucid Dreams 11.0 GOW 11 NOV 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m Hvy 12/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.12 (TS) 38L last of 6fn, 7rn to Minella Crooner 11.12 FAIR 3 DEC 22 beg.ch 2m 5f 40yds Gd/Yld 33/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 14L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.12 FAIR 15 NOV 22 beg.ch 2m 5f Sft C,T worn by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Ha D’or (FR), 4/1 Idas Boy, 9/2 Mars Harper (GB), 5/1 Walk Away, 6/1 Adamantly Chosen, 8/1 Upping The Anti, 12/1 Life In The Park, 14/1 Coqolino (FR) 2022 - 1st Dunboyne 2nd Street Value 3rd Archies Charm (5 min. 24.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A case can be made for most of these but marginal preference is for HA D’OR, who is well handicapped based on the pick of his form as a novice last season. He fell when favourite for a valuable event at this venue when last seen in April, but it would be no surprise to see the six-year-old make amends here. Adamantly Chosen is capable of giving his stablemate plenty to think about, while Idas Boy edges out Mars Harper and Walk Away to be best of the rest.

RACE FIVE

EACH-WAY: ADAMANTLY CHOSEN

WIN: HA D’OR

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs ADAMANTLY CHOSEN & HA D’OR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs COQOLINO & MARS HARPER Longest Travellers: LIFE IN THE PARK, WALK AWAY & UPPING THE ANTI trained by H de Bromhead, Waterford, 81 miles.

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FEATURE

UNIBET MORGIANA RACE PREVIEW Run over two miles and half a furlong, the inaugural running of this race took place back in 1988 and was classed at Listed level, before progressing up the ranks to earn Grade 1 status in 2006. With the same size field as last season’s renewal, four runners are set to battle out the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle, sponsored by Unibet, which has worked its way to become one of the key races in the Irish racing calendar.

Last year’s winner State Man is back to defend his crown, defying his stablemate Sharjah of landing 3 separate renewals which has only been achieved twice by Limestone Lad and Hurricane Fly, respectively. This five time Grade 1 winner had an unbelievable campaign last term, winning the Matheson Hurdle, Irish Champion Hurdle and rounded out a stellar season with a win at Paddy Power Champion hurdle here at last year’s Festival. His season would have been flawless if not running into the unstoppable machine Constitution Hill, who easily pushed him aside in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. However, he remains a class above his rivals on home soil and Willie has decided to saddle him over stablemate Impaire Et Passe who we still await to make his seasonal debut.

Willie also saddles the classy mare Echoes In Rain who was a runaway winner of the Mares Champion Hurdle here at last year’s Festival, kicking clear of the second placed Anna Bunina by nine and a half lengths.

She will appreciate the tackier ground today and receives a handy 7lb allowance from her male rivals, which she has struggled against in the past.

11 of the past 12 renewals have gone back to Mullins yard in Closutton but the other went to Gordon Elliott who saddles the other two in the field.

Pied Piper was a useful Flat performer for John Gosden but has taken his career to a whole different level since sent hurdling for his new stable. He’s got race fitness on his side, due to contesting the Cesarewitch at Newmarket, and only found the well-handicapped The Shunter too strong on that occasion and has shown glimmers of hope of winning at the highest level in the past.

The field is rounded off by the second of the Elliot duo, Fils D’oudairies, who took full advantage of the nevertravelling Zarak The Brave at Tipperary. He deserves a shot at this level after bolting home by 30 lengths last time out.

Could we see State Man go back-to-back today?

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2.35 The Unibet Morgiana Hurdle of €120,000 (Grade 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE ??)

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Two Miles and 160 Yards

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1 FILS D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (55)

8

(166)

11 12

5f1101 F Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Pythie D’oudairies (FR) Sam Ewing J B Cte Michel De Gigou Gordon Elliott, Meath T O David L’Estrange EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, emerald green & white quartered cap

Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy.

Made every post a winning one in a Tipperary Grade 3 but this is so much harder.

Star Rating HH Fils D’oudairies (FR) 6 N.H. wins €116,590 — Handicap Rating 148 9/2 HR148 J.W. Kennedy 11.8 won 99+L from Deo Bellator 10.8 TIPP 1 OCT 3rn hdl Grade 3 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 16/1 HR149 D.J Gilligan 11.7 19L 11th of 16fn, 17rn to Man O Work 9.9 LIST 22 SEP Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft 18/1 HR145 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 won 2 3/4L 1 3/4L from Sharjah (FR) 11.3 and Cash Back (FR) 11.1 TIPP 6 JUL 13rn hdl Grade 3 2m Gd/Yld

2 PIED PIPER (GB) (42)

Br Ch g New Approach - Pure Fantasy (GB) B The Queen O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

5

(TStrap)

11 12

(166)

5-42632 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft.

Class act, although he probably falls short at the very highest level.

Star Rating HHH Pied Piper (GB) 2 flat wins €16,431.90 4 N.H. wins €102,034.70 C — Handicap Rating 157 Ryan Moore 9.3 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to The Shunter 9.1 NEWMARKET 14 OCT 31rn hcp 2m 2f Sft 11/10Fav HR96 Mr H.C. Swan 11.2 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Almuhit 11.7 KILL 24 AUG 5rn 2m 180yds Yld 22/1 HR157 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 19L last of 6 to State Man (FR) 11.12 here 28 APR hdl Grade 1 2m Yld

3 STATE MAN (FR) (211)

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Arret Station (FR) B M L Bloodstock Limited O Mrs J Donnelly YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap

6

11 12

(166)

111-121 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding.

The top two-mile hurdler this side of the Irish Sea and he won this 12 months ago.

Star Rating HHHHH State Man (FR) 7 N.H. wins €594,938.10 C — Handicap Rating 166 2/5Fav HR166 P. Townend 11.12 won 3L 6L from Vauban (FR) 11.12 and Colonel Mustard (FR) 11.12 here 28 APR 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m Yld P. Townend 11.10 9L 2nd to Constitution Hill (GB) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 7rn hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 6/5Fav HR167 P. Townend 11.12 won 4 3/4L 1/2L from Honeysuckle (GB) 11.5 and Vauban (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 5rn hdl Grade 1 2m Yld

4 ECHOES IN RAIN (FR) (20)

Br B f Authorized - Amarantine (FR) B M Thierry Storme O Barnane Stud EMERALD GREEN & RED HALVED, emerald green sleeves & cap

7

(TStrap)

11

5

(159)

418302 F Danny Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of six hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Won a Grade 1 against her own sex at the Festival here. This is obviously more difficult.

Star Rating HHHH Echoes In Rain (FR) 3 flat wins €84,400 6 N.H. wins €197,945 C — Handicap Rating 153 2/1Fav HR101 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Falcon Eight 9.9 CUR 5 NOV 7rn Group 3 2m Hvy 8/1 HR103 C.T. Keane 10.0 (TS) 16L 13th of 30 to Magellan Strait 8.11 CUR 24 SEP hcp (0-110)2m 165yds Sft 5/4Fav HR103 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) 3/4L hd 3rd to Thunder Roll 9.1 GAL 12 SEP 10rn Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 1/3 State Man (FR), 11/2 Pied Piper (GB), 6/1 Echoes In Rain (FR), 25/1 Fils D’oudairies (FR) 2022 - 1st State Man 2nd Sharjah 3rd Saldier (4 min. 4.7 sec.)

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RACE SUMMARY STATE MAN proved too good in this contest last year for the first of four Grade 1 victories in a campaign that would have been flawless were it not for superstar Constitution Hill, who swatted him aside in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Willie Mullins’ six-year-old remains a class above anything in this division on home soil and should be set for another dominant season - in Ireland, anyway. Echoes In Rain landed the Mares Champion Hurdle here and could get closest to her illustrious stablemate, although Pied Piper may have something to say about that.

WIN: STATE MAN

EACH-WAY: ECHOES IN RAIN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs ECHOES IN RAIN & STATE MAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs FILS D’OUDAIRIES and PIED PIPER Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.

The stable runs ECHOES IN RAIN & STATE MAN today.

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VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €9735; FOURTH: €825;

Two Miles and 160 Yards

SECOND: €3300; THIRD: €1650; FIFTH: €495; SIXTH: €330.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 YEATS STAR (IRE) (50)

4 11 12

(166)

Br B g Yeats - Vics Star B Bertie Mannion O B Mannion YELLOW, royal blue chevron, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue cap

444321 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Opened his account over hurdles with a facile victory in a 2m 2f maiden at Downpatrick last month and there could be plenty more to come. He looks a leading player on his handicap debut.

Star Rating HHHHH Yeats Star 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 122 2/1Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.11 won 13L hd from Talk In The Park 11.12 and Charming Fortune 11.12 DWNP 6 OCT 9rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Sft 5/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 nk 2nd to Showman (GB) 11.0 ROS 25 SEP 12rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 195yds Sft 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 1 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Fathom Two 11.4 DWNP 15 SEP 10rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft

2 EL CHAMPO (IRE) (27)

Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Western Garden B The Beeches Stud Ltd O Oliver Barden RED, light blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star

5

11 10

(164)

251611 F P J O’Hanlon (3) J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy.

Arrives on the back of a double at Galway but an 8lb rise for his latest half-length success leaves him with no room for error.

Star Rating HHHH El Champo 3 N.H. wins €23,600 — Handicap Rating 120 8/1 HR112 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.11 won 1/2L nk from Theonewedreamof 10.6 and Ted Hastings 11.8 GAL 29 OCT 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Hvy 9/2 HR105 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.1 won 1L 4 3/4L from Lake Chad 10.11 and Arctic Ambition 11.6 GAL 3 OCT 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR105 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.6 20L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Extrapolation 11.8 LIST 18 SEP hcp hdl (81-123)2m 4f Yld

3 WALHAAN (IRE) (15)

7

11

9

(163)

(V,T) 854431 F Br Gr g Dark Angel - Back In The Frame (GB) Eoin Walsh (3) J B B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath T O Ask Dot Syndicate WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, emerald green cap, white star

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Reverts to timber on the back of a recent victory at Dundalk but needs to improve on previous jumping efforts to land this contest.

Star Rating HHH Walhaan 3 flat wins €27,080 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 119 11/2 HR74 S.T. McCullagh 10.1 (V) (TS) won 1 3/4L hd from Celtic Revival 10.0 and Spy (GB) 10.0 DUN 10 NOV 14rn hcp (47-75)1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 18.2sec 20/1 HR119 E. Walsh 11.7 (V) (TS) 1/2L 9L 3rd to Sequestered 11.3 GAL 29 OCT 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Hvy 18/1 HR75 M.P. Sheehy 8.10 5L 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Farnborough 8.13 LEP 22 OCT 11rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy

4 STRIKING (FR) (154)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Distinctive Look B Wertheimer Et Frere O J P O’Flaherty YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star

5

11

8

(162)

210210 F Conor Smithers (7) J Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T

An easy winner of a C&D maiden in the summer and returns to hurdles off what looks a feasible handicap mark, with further scope for improvement.

Star Rating HHHH Striking (FR) 1 flat win €5,900 1 N.H. win €7,080 C — Handicap Rating 118 9/2 HR63 N.M. Crosse 10.0 42L last of 12 to Londonofficecallin 9.1 DRYL 24 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 4f 175yds Gd 4/6Fav C.D Smithers 11.5 won 11L 1/2L from Irish Envoy 11.5 and Custers Mistake 11.12 here 10 JUN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld 5/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 16L 2nd to Horantzau D’airy (FR) 11.12 here 23 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld

5 TOP SPEED (IRE) (169)

Br Gr g Lucky Speed - Derrinlanna B A Craigie O Barry Maloney MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap

6

11

6

(160)

(TStrap) 386-415 F Mike O’Connor (3) J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on soft and yielding ground.

Made all in 2m 1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal before a spin over fences when last seen in June.

Warrants respect now back over timber.

Star Rating HHH Top Speed 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 116 8/13Fav H. Morgan 11.12 32L 5th of 7 to Desert Friend 11.7 CLON 9 JUN beg.ch 2m 67yds Gd 7/2 HR110 M.P. O’Connor 11.4 (TS) won 2 1/2L 3/4L from The Mediator 11.9 and Sign From Above 11.10 DRYL 1 MAY 19rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Yld 11/8Fav M.P. O’Connor 11.4 3 3/4L 3 1/4L nk 4th to Feu Du Bresil (FR) 11.0 CLON 6 APR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 121yds Hvy

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6 AGES OF MAN (IRE) (219)

5

11

2

(156)

(CPiece) f640-26 F Br Ch g New Approach - Antiquities (GB) James O’Sullivan (3) J B Godolphin Anthony McCann, Monaghan T O Miss Rita Shah BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.

Placed in two hurdle races from nine NH starts. Soundly beaten when a warm order for a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time out and looks up against it as he returns from a layoff this afternoon.

Star Rating HH Ages Of Man — Handicap Rating 112 6/5Fav HR112 M.P. O’Connor 11.7 (CP) 12L 6th of 13 to Wasthatok (GB) 11.12 KILB 20 APR mdn hdl 1m 7f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR109 M.P. O’Connor 10.7 (CP) 4 1/2L 2nd to Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 28/1 HR112 R.J. Condon 10.8 48L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Foxy Girl (FR) 10.1 LIM 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

7 HELIKO CONTI (FR) (53)

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Sonate Du Rheu (FR) B Patrick Joubert O Peter Mulvany & Haras Dormul Partnership DARK GREEN, white hoop, hooped sleeves, white diamond on cap

6

11

2

(156)

8-17947 F Sean O’Keeffe J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good - yielding and soft ground.

Should appreciate the drop back in trip after disappointing over 2m 3f at Galway last time, but Star Rating HHH he may need more help from the assessor.

Heliko Conti (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,685 — Handicap Rating 112 6/1 HR113 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 20L 7th of 8 to El Champo 11.1 GAL 3 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR114 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 4 1/2L 2L 18L 4th to Troubled Times 11.7 CK 6 MAY 7rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Yld 66/1 HR114 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 37L last of 9 to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 28 APR nov.hdl 2m Yld

8 SONNY MAY (IRE) (258)

Br Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Wouldnt Doubt Ya B Mrs L Hickey O Denis Hickey RED, white spots, red sleeves, white cap, black hoop

6

(TStrap)

11

2

(156)

90056-3 F J J Slevin J Denis Hickey (R), Wexford T

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Yet to really sparkle over obstacles and major improvement is required if he’s to make his handicap debut a winning one today.

Star Rating HH Sonny May — Handicap Rating 112 28/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 8L 3rd to Nick Rockett 11.12 NAAS 12 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft 11/10Fav R. Deegan 11.12 (TS) 31L 6th of 10fn, 14rn to Go Boy (FR) 11.5 LIM 29 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 250/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 5 1/2L 5th of 20 to The Big Doyen(disq) 11.12 here 29 NOV 22 mdn hdl 2m 57yds Yld/Sft

9 POETS COTTAGE (IRE) (20)

Br B g Zoffany - Pearl Sea B Des Vere Hunt Farm Co Ltd O Mrs P Sloan DARK BLUE, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond

4 10 13

(153)

50346-3 F Sam Ewing J Noel Meade, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts. The switch to handicaps sparked an improved effort when placed at Cork earlier in the month, but more is needed here following a 2lb rise.

Star Rating HHH Poets Cottage — Handicap Rating 109 25/1 HR107 Sam Ewing 11.5 hd 3L 3rd to Conyers Hill 11.10 CK 5 NOV 12rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Sft 16/1 E. Walsh 10.9 14L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Blood Destiny (FR) 11.0 CK 11 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m 185yds Yld/Sft 80/1 E. Walsh 10.9 6L 4L 1 3/4L 4th to Comfort Zone 11.0 NAV 27 NOV 22 22rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

10 CATCH THE BEAST (IRE) (13)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Catchmenow B Edward Cawley O Edward Cawley YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

5 10 10 (150)

0570 F Phillip Enright J Edward Cawley, Meath T

Yet to place in four starts. Nothing to write home about so far and he’s likely to be available at long odds again this afternoon.

Star Rating H Catch The Beast — Handicap Rating 106 200/1 K.E Buckley 11.9 67L 13th of 21fn, 22rn to Slade Steel 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 66/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 34L 7th of 14fn, 18rn to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.5 LIM 22 OCT mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 250/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 22L 5th of 12fn, 19rn to Western Comandor 10.13 DRYL 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft/Hvy

11 DERRY LAD (IRE) (14)

5 10 3

(143)

Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles (latest Flat win was in June). Never a factor when falling two out at Gowran a fortnight ago and he was also engaged to run at Thurles on Thursday.

Star Rating HH Derry Lad 4 flat wins €48,895.10 — Handicap Rating 99 9/1 HR100 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.7 fell in race won by Me Wee Bonnie Lass 10.13 GOW 11 NOV 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy Benoit de la Sayette 9.10 7L 6th of 9 to Graignes (FR) 9.7 SANDOWN PARK 20 AUG hcp (0-85)1m 1f 209yds Gd Shane Gray 9.11 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to In The Breeze 9.4 HAYDOCK PARK 6 AUG 11rn hcp (0-85)1m 2f 42yds Hvy CPiece worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 8. V,T worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Yeats Star, 9/2 Top Speed, 5/1 El Champo, 13/2 Striking (FR), 8/1 Poets Cottage, 10/1 Walhaan, Ages Of Man, 16/1 Heliko Conti (FR), Sonny May, 25/1 Derry Lad, 50/1 Catch The Beast 2022 - 1st The Model Kingdom 2nd Halibut 3rd Uncle Phil (3 min. 59.1 sec.)

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RACE SEVEN

21136f F Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Romea (GB) Michael O’Sullivan J B Denise Brennan Kevin Thomas Coleman, Tipperary T O Dreamers Alliance Syndicate RED, white star, white sleeves, red stars, white cap

RACE SUMMARY YEATS STAR left the impression there was plenty more to come when pulling clear for a comfortable 2m2f maiden success at Downpatrick and while an opening mark of 122 may not leave him with too much room for error, he looks the most likely winner for his in-form trainer/jockey combination. El Champo made all to complete a Galway double but has a further 8lb rise to contend with and the biggest threat to the selection may come from Striking, who impressed when landing a maiden here in June.

WIN: YEATS STAR

EACH-WAY: EL CHAMPO

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK eading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (91 wins from 663 runners, 14%) runs YEATS STAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs YEATS STAR Longest Traveller: TOP SPEED trained by H de Bromhead, Waterford, 81 miles.

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J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THIRD: €1150; SIXTH: €230.

F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 SCAMALL BAWN (IRE) (41)

6 12 0

(168)

1 F Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Beechfield Lady Mr J L Gleeson (5) J B Dr K A Roche-Nagle O Dr K A Roche-Nagle & Mrs Suzanne Roche-Nagle John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford T ORANGE, black seams, striped sleeves & cap Made an impressive start to his career when scoring by a couple of lengths at Cork last month.

That may not have been the strongest of bumpers but he will still be feared by all.

Star Rating HHH Scamall Bawn 1 N.H. win €6,490 11/1 Mr D. Kiely 11.0 won 2L 1L from Ballysax Hank 10.13 and Toor Khov 11.2 CK 15 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m 3f Yld/Sft

2 CAP BERNAT (IRE) (41)

10 11

7

(161)

(TStrap) 5//-4426 F Br B g Arakan (USA) - Our Honey Mr P McNeilly (7) J B Cyril O’Hara O Robin McNeilly & Mrs Dorothy McNeilly & Paul McNeilly Robin McNeilly (R), Antrim T RED & BLACK CHECK, red sleeves & cap

Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. He has experience on his side but he was more than 11 lengths adrift of Scamall Bawn when only sixth at Cork so others are preferred.

Star Rating HH Cap Bernat 16/1 Mr P. McNeilly 11.0 (TS) 11L 6th of 9 to Scamall Bawn 11.0 CK 15 OCT Bumper 2m 3f Yld/Sft 22/1 Mr P. McNeilly 11.7 (TS) 5L 2nd to Wrecking Ballbilly 11.5 DWNP 15 SEP 4rn Bumper 2m 1f 165yds Sft 22/1 Mr P. McNeilly 11.7 (TS) 3/4L 5 1/2L 2L 4th to Uncle Pat 12.0 DWNP 13 AUG 8rn Bumper 2m 2f 165yds Gd/Yld

3 CHAMPAGNE KID (IRE) (-)

Br B Br g Vadamos (FR) - Treacle Noir B Tally-Ho Stud O Gary Rushe ROYAL BLUE, pink stars on sleeves, pink star on cap

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(161) F

Mr T Hamilton J P E Collins (R), Down T

Half-brother to Black Treacle, won three times at 5f and 6f. Plenty of Flat speed in his pedigree so it is interesting he is going down this route. Even so, he makes only limited appeal.

Star Rating HH

4 I AM MIMI (FR) (-)

Br B g Gris De Gris - Dearly Des Places (FR) B Mme Marie-Pierre Lejeune O Kiva Cromwell DARK BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, red & white hooped cap

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(161) F

Mr D G Lavery J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Dam unraced but related to some smart types, and this son of Gris De Gris cost €155,000 as a three-year-old. Stable remains in fine form and he has to be considered on debut.

Star Rating HHHH

5 THE DAWN (FR) (20)

Br Br g Herald The Dawn - La Buena B S C E A Elevage De La Croix De Place O E J Dwyer WHITE, light blue cross of lorraine, light blue cap, white spots

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pf57 F Mr F Maguire J W J Burke, Cork T

Yet to place in four starts - three between the flags and once under Rules when he finished in mid-division at odds of 150/1 in a Cork maiden hurdle. Difficult to make a case for him.

Star Rating HH The Dawn (FR) 150/1 D. Meyler 11.7 27L 7th of 18 to Flamborough (GB) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 M J O’Connor 28L 5th to Fortunate Man DROMAHANE 16-APR-23 12r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 8/1 M J O’Connor fell in race won by D B Cooper BALLYKNOCK 05-APR-23 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

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6 THE ENABLER (IRE) (37)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Nanny Stone B Minch & Pate Bloodstock O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

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22 F Mr H C Swan (5) J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Placed in a NH flat race and a point-to-point from two starts. Had to settle for second when sent off favourite at Thurles, but the performance still offered encouragement and he looks the one to beat.

Star Rating HHHHH The Enabler 11/5Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.8 2 1/4L 2nd to The Busy Fool 11.7 THU 19 OCT 14rn Bumper 1m 7f 202yds Sft (PtoP) 6/4FF B Dunleavy 2nd to Kingston Pride CURRAGHMORE 09-APR-23 12r11f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

7 TOOR KHOV (IRE) (41)

Br B g Sholokhov - Toor Present B Mr J Nash O James Nash WHITE, dark green star, dark green stars on sleeves, dark green cap

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p33 F Miss M O’Sullivan (5) J Ms M Flynn, Waterford T

Placed in two NH flat races from three starts. Good third behind Scamall Bawn at Cork, a position he also occupied at Listowel previously, and he is 5lb better off for three lengths. Keep him in mind.

Star Rating HHH Toor Khov 18/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 2L 1L 3rd to Scamall Bawn 11.0 CK 15 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m 3f Yld/Sft 33/1 Mr D. O’Connor 12.0 4 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Chosen Templar 11.7 LIST 20 SEP 11rn Bumper 2m 4f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 7/2FF Derek O’Connor p.u. in race won by Binge Worthy DROMAHANE 23-APR-23 13r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd TStrap worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 The Enabler, 9/4 Scamall Bawn, 8/1 I Am Mimi (FR), Toor Khov, 14/1 Cap Bernat, 25/1 Champagne Kid, 50/1 The Dawn (FR) 2022 - 1st Caldwell Potter 2nd Cardamon Hill 3rd Teuchters Glory (3 min. 58.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A second at Curraghmore on his sole appearance between the flags prompted Gordon Elliott to go to €200,000 for THE ENABLER. He could only fill the runner-up spot on his first start under Rules at Thurles last month, but the experience won’t be lost on him and he can go one better. Scamall Bawn had Toor Khov back in third when making a successful beginning to his career at Cork, although he isn’t guaranteed to confirm that superiority on the revised terms. In any case, perhaps £155,000 newcomer I Am Mimi will give the selection most to think about.

WIN: THE ENABLER

EACH-WAY: I AM MIMI

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (91 wins from 663 runners, 14%) runs THE ENABLER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (30 wins from 123 runners, 24%) runs THE ENABLER Longest Traveller: CAP BERNAT trained by R McNeilly, Antrim, 135 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.

For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight.

Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.

The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!

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RACE EIGHT

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 11.40a.m. The John Lynch Carpets 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by John Lynch Carpets) 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 160 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 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 12.13p.m. The CourtClinic.ie Chartered Physiotherapists Supporting Kilmacud Crokes GAA Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (CourtClinic.ie Chartered Physiotherapists have made a generous contribution to Kilmacud Crokes GAA) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 87 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 12.48p.m. The Conway Piling Beginners Steeplechase of €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 200 yards. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7670; Second: €2600; Third: €1300; Fourth: €650; Fifth: €390; Sixth: €260.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 1.23p.m. The Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 2) (Generously sponsored by the Brennan Family) Winner will receive €21,900 (Penalty Value: €21,535), Second will receive €7,300, Third will receive €3,650, Fourth will receive €1,825, Fifth will receive €1,095, Sixth will receive €730. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles. €328.50 to enter, €36.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra. Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra. Value to winner: €21535; Second: €7300; Third: €3650; Fourth: €1825; Fifth: €1095; Sixth: €730.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 1.58p.m. The Ryans Cleaning Handicap Steeplechase of €45,000 (Generously sponsored by Ryans Cleaning) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550), Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 1st May 2022 (150 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 5 furlongs 70 yards. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 21st November. Value to winner: €26550; Second: €9000; Third: €4500; Fourth: €2250; Fifth: €1350; Sixth: €900.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 2.35p.m. The Unibet Morgiana Hurdle of €120,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Unibet) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800), Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400. A hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 160 yards. €720 to enter on November 1st; €480 extra if forfeit not declared by November 21st or €12,000 if entered by November 21st. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 3.08p.m. The Colm Quinn BMW Novice Handicap Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by Colm Quinn BMW) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February 2023 (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 160 yards. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 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 1lb. Handicaps calculated 21st November. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 3.43p.m. The Mervyn Gray Construction (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by Mervyn Gray Construction) 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 I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race, including flat races, under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 160 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat Race or a N.H. flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.

Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 21st November) may also ride in this race. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230.

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