Punchestown Racecard - Sunday 26th November

SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2023

JOHN DURKAN CHASE DAY

WINTER

FESTIVAL DAY 2

RACECARD - €4

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SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2023 PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND.

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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS

SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2023

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Mr.C.P. Magnier, Mr. W. Flood Mr. M.C. Hickey, Mr. J. Rearden, Mr. L. Walsh Mr. B. Sheridan Mr. P.L. Malone Mr. P.F. Graffin Mr. A.L. McKeever Mr. A. Shaw Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. H. Hynes Dr. J. Pugh Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S. Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell Mr. D. Buckley

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Dear Racegoers, On behalf of all the team here at Punches Punchestown I am delighted to welcome you to day two of our Wint Winter Festival. What a day of racing we havee in store!

Taking centre stage is the Grade 1 €100,000 John Durkan Chase.

Renowned as a great race for champions to make seasonal debuts, this year’s renewal is certainly very exciting. e Punchestown is the home of Irish jump racing and the quality of this weekend’s card would not be possible without the generous support from all of our sponsors sponsor so a huge thank you to them. Your contribution to both Punchestown and the Industry overall does Punches not go unnoticed.

We must also thank Midland Travel for their input across the 2023 Winter Festival. Midland Travel are great partners of ourss and they fuel all stablestaff this weekend drinks to end with plenty of food ood and drink make their long days that little bit easier.

We have Live Music after racing acing in the Loft Bar so please do head up and bust a few moves before heading home, get the dancing shoes ready. The Punchestown Playroom is in action and is situat situated ed adjacent to the horse walk, pop in with the kids and enjo enjoy some free activities for the little ones. If that’s not enough, we also have ha a spot of shopping in store. Situated on the ground floor of the main Grandstand we have a festive indoor shopping experience experienc xperienc for you to enjoy.

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

The grass is growing and the winning post has been moved movv back mo 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 like 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 programme progr ogramme ogr amme while providing the potential for it to be further enhanced ed going fforward.

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Remember, we race again here her on Tuesday 12th December for William Hill Day and then on to t the NYE Countdown In Town with Tote on Sunday 31stt D December Dec ecember – all rracegoers race FREE! ecember Thanks again to you you all for f attending today, we really do appreciate appreciat eciatee your eciat our support. We wish you an enjoyable able rraceday rac aceda ac eday with a ffew winners! eda

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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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RACE

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11.40A.M. The Pigsback.com Risk Of Thunder Steeplechase of €17,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

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VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €10325; SECOND: €3500; THIRD: €1750; FOURTH: €875; FIFTH: €525; SIXTH: €350.

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Cross-Country Map can be found after the runners on page 10

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1 MICA MALPIC (FR) (35)

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Br Ch g Hunter’s Light - Moon Malpic (FR) B M Pierre Pasquet O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap white star

731354 F Darragh O’Keeffe J E Bolger, Limerick T

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. A player based on the pick of his form.

Star Rating HHH Mica Malpic (FR) 4 N.H. wins €49,920 D — Handicap Rating 126 11/2 HR127 M.P. Walsh 11.12 8L 7L 5L 4th to Jody Ted 11.7 LIM 22 OCT 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f Sft 11/4Fav HR127 M.P. Walsh 11.0 (CP) 22L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Mars Harper (GB) 11.4 LIST 23 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld/Sft 9/2Fav HR125 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (CP) 2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Desertmore House 11.12 KILB 25 AUG 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Sft

2 VITAL ISLAND (IRE) (84)

Br B g Trans Island (GB) - Persian Pearl (GB) B Mr Thomas Hughes O R P O’Keeffe EMERALD GREEN, mauve sash & sleeves, emerald green cap

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31121p F J J Slevin J R P O’Keeffe, Wexford T

Has won two chases and seven point-to-points from 3m to 4m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. More than capable of going well in a race of this nature.

Star Rating HHHHH Vital Island 2 N.H. wins €26,550 C Mr. T. Power Roche 10.11 (TS) p.u. in race won by Bomari (FR) 10.11 CRAON 3 SEP 11rn chse Listed 3m 6f Gd /Sft 3/1 Mr B.O. Walsh 11.5 (TS) won nk 6 1/2L from Stealthy Tom 11.12 and Michael’s Pick 11.7 here 27 APR 12rn chse 4m 2f Gd 11/10Fav Mr B.O. Walsh 11.5 (TS) 3L 2nd to Three By Two 10.7 here 25 APR 12rn hnt.ch 3m 1f Yld/Sft

3 BIRCHDALE (IRE) (64)

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Onewayortheother B Donal Kenneally O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

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p5f263 F Simon Torrens J E Bolger, Limerick T

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

Star Rating HHHH Birchdale 3 N.H. wins €99,162.40 — Handicap Rating 130 20/1 HR131 S.D. Torrens 11.4 4 3/4L 13L 3rd to Mars Harper (GB) 11.4 LIST 23 SEP 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld/Sft 3/1Fav HR131 M.M. McDonagh 10.11 (BK) 29L 6th of 8 to Take All 11.2 WEX 7 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 170yds Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR130 M.M. McDonagh 10.11 (BK) 1 1/2L 2nd to Arrycan 10.4 here 11 JUN 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f Gd/Yld

4 BLAST OF KOEMAN (IRE) (211)

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Erintante B Kenilworth House Stud O Inittowinit Syndicate BLACK, grey stars on sleeves, grey stars on cap

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94-pp42 F Sean O’Keeffe J Peter Maher, Kildare T

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on soft and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over six years ago. Second here when last seen in April and merits consideration.

Star Rating HHHH Blast Of Koeman 2 N.H. wins €17,864 14/1 HR99 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Subset 11.0 here 29 APR 14rn chse 3m 1f Gd 16/1 HR99 P.T. Enright 11.7 (CP) (TS) nk 6 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Vital Island 11.5 here 27 APR 12rn chse 4m 2f Gd 14/1 HR99 D.F. O’Regan 11.4 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld

5 CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM (IRE) (21) 9

Br Gr g Stowaway (GB) - Saffron Holly B Frank Tobin O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, quartered cap

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(CPiece) 800-4p7 F Mark McDonagh (3) J E Bolger, Limerick T

He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Should not be underestimated.

Star Rating HHH Champagne Platinum 3 N.H. wins €17,786.20 D — Handicap Rating 132 22/1 HR134 M.P. Walsh 11.0 41L 7th of 9fn, 14rn to Sir Bob 10.2 CK 5 NOV hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Sft 20/1 HR135 S.D. Torrens 10.1 (CP) p.u. in race won by I Am Maximus (FR) 11.1 FAIR 10 APR 27rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f Sft 12/1 HR135 S.D. Torrens 10.12 (CP) 5 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Coko Beach (FR) 11.4 here 19 FEB 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 3m 4f 40yds Yld

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6 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (225)

Br B Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) B M Bruno Vagne O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap

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9000-60 F Eoin Walsh (3) J Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath T

He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Struggled in some high-class contests last season and may bounce back here.

Star Rating HHHH Enjoy D’allen (FR) 2 N.H. wins €20,355 — Handicap Rating 140 S.D. Torrens 10.5 (BK) (TS) 58L 12th of 17fn, 39rn to Corach Rambler 10.5 AINTREE 15 APR hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft 20/1 HR146 S.D. Torrens 11.0 (BK) 35L last of 6fn, 8rn to Kemboy (FR) 11.0 FAIR 25 FEB chse Grade 3 3m 1f 110yds Yld 66/1 HR147 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (BK) 13L 10th of 20fn, 28rn to Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld Br B g Generous - Mille Fleurs (FR) B Joseph Cunningham O J P Walsh YELLOW, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap

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(CPiece) 362-820 F Mr B J Walsh (7) J Barry John Walsh (R), Wexford T

Winner of three chases and two point-to-points from 3m to 4m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Second in this race last year and is likely to go Star Rating HHHH well once more.

Singing Banjo 3 N.H. wins €29,500 C (PtoP) 20/1 B J Walsh 65L 10th to Focus Point TINAHELY 15-OCT-23 15r10f Open 3m Yld 7/2Fav HR88 Mr B.J. Walsh 11.7 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 19 FEB 20rn chse 3m 1f Yld Mr B. J. Walsh 9.10 (CP) 12L 8th of 11fn, 15rn to Back On The Lash (GB) 10.5 CHELTENHAM 28 JAN hcp chse 3m 6f 37yds Gd /Sft

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6p-1313 F Br B f Yeats - Benefit Scheme Conor Smithers (7) J B Mr P Murphy Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford T O M McEvoy EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHECK, white sleeves, emerald green cap, white star

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

A winner over this course at the Festival in April and is another to note.

Star Rating HHH Three By Two 1 N.H. win €8,850 C 5/2Fav Mr T. Power Roche 10.12 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Subset 11.0 here 29 APR 14rn chse 3m 1f Gd 8/1 Mr T. Power Roche 10.7 won 3L 14L from Vital Island 11.5 and Subset 11.0 here 25 APR 12rn hnt.ch 3m 1f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 5/2 J Dunne 6 1/2L 3rd to Aghmorough Bridge DROMAHANE 02-APR-23 6r4f Mares Wnr of Two 3m Sft CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Enjoy D’allen (FR), 4/1 Vital Island, 9/2 Champagne Platinum, 5/1 Birchdale, 8/1 Mica Malpic (FR), Singing Banjo, 10/1 Blast Of Koeman, 12/1 Three By Two 2022 - 1st Delta Work 2nd Singing Banjo 3rd Foxy Jacks (7 min. 20.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A case can be made for all of these but marginal preference is for VITAL ISLAND, who won the La Touche Cup over this course in April. His most recent effort in France can be forgiven and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form. Enjoy D’allen could prove to be a class above these rivals if taking to this test, while Blast Of Koeman and Singing Banjo are others who could make the frame.

WIN: VITAL ISLAND

EACH-WAY: ENJOY D’ALLEN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): E Bolger (8 wins from 79 runners, 10%) runs BIRCHDALE and CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM and MICA MALPIC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Murphy (1 win from 9 runners, 11%) runs ENJOY D’ALLEN Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021.

The stable runs BIRCHDALE and CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM and MICA MALPIC today.

Longest Travellers: BIRCHDALE & CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM & MICA MALPIC trained

by E Bolger, Limerick, 108 miles.

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RACE ONE

7 SINGING BANJO (IRE) (42)

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RACE

12.10 The I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle of €14,000

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Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Miles and Five Furlongs 210 Yards

FIRST: €8260; FOURTH: €700;

SECOND: €2800; FIFTH: €420;

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1 BONAVENA (IRE) (15)

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0 F Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Snow Pixie (USA) Sam Ewing J B Anamoine Ltd Peter Fahey, Kildare T O Direct Bloodstock WHITE, royal blue star & sleeves, royal blue star on cap Half-brother to Snowcapped, won twice at 7f and 1m. Only managed to beat a solitary rival home on his debut in a bumper at Down Royal and he will need a huge amount of improvement to be competitive.

Star Rating H Bonavena 12/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 40L 10th of 11 to Big Dee 11.11 DRYL 11 NOV Bumper 2m 190yds Sft

2 DOONBEG DON (IRE) (17)

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2-76 F Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Pharney Lady Rachael Blackmore J B Mr V Burke Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Freebooter Syndicate ORANGE, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, orange cap

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Yet to make an impact in two appearances for current connections and the five-year-old faces another stiff task on all known evidence.

Star Rating HH Doonbeg Don 28/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 55L 6th of 14fn, 17rn to Farren Glory 11.12 CLON 9 NOV mdn hdl 2m 3f 80yds Hvy 11/2 Mr D. Roche 11.9 38L 7th of 9 to Flemensface 11.11 CK 10 APR Bumper 2m 3f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 8/1 J J Walsh 2nd to Iorangi De L’isle (FR) BORRIS HOUSE 11-DEC-22 13r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

3 FOR FEAR OF FROST (IRE) (204)

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Pop Princess (GB) B Mr John Coffey O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

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2-09 F J J Slevin J M F Morris, Tipperary T

Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Chased home Impaire Et Passe on debut at Naas last December but hasn’t reached that level in two efforts since. Could bounce back on his return from Star Rating HHH a break.

For Fear Of Frost 18/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 42L 9th of 13fn, 16rn to Gold Bullion (FR) 11.12 CK 6 MAY mdn hdl 3m 180yds Yld 12/1 Mr T. Hamilton 12.0 last of 10fn, 11rn to Western Diego 12.0 NAAS 29 JAN Bumper 2m 3f Sft 22/1 J.J. Slevin 11.7 18L 2nd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.7 NAAS 20 DEC 22 24rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 183yds Sft

4 MISTER PINK (IRE) (47)

Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Pink Hat B Mrs J M Mullins O Beech Tree Stud Syndicate ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HOOPS, striped cap

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212 F Sean O’Keeffe J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 7f on good ground. Ballinrobe bumper winner who filled the runner-up spot on his hurdling debut here last month. Appears to be the second string to Tullyhill, but remains very much of interest.

Star Rating HHHH Mister Pink 1 N.H. win €6,195 11/4 P. Townend 11.12 4 1/4L 2nd to Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 2/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Adela Icon 11.0 and Grannys Yaris 11.0 BAL 25 JUL 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 110yds Gd 5/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 4 1/2L 2nd to Down Memory Lane 12.0 FAIR 25 FEB 12rn Bumper 2m 110yds Yld

5 PARTY ROCKER (IRE) (8)

Br B g Milan (GB) - Broken Sunrise B Mrs Philomena Crampton O Patrick F Kehoe PURPLE, yellow sleeves, striped cap

5

11 12

(166)

80p0 F Peter Carberry J John J Maguire (R), Meath T

Unplaced in all four starts. His jumping hasn’t been the most fluent in three attempts and he has plenty on his plate once again in his attempt to step forward.

Star Rating H Party Rocker 200/1 P.J. Carberry 11.12 69L 15th of 16 to Stellar Story 11.12 NAV 18 NOV mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 150/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 p.u. in race won by Ginnets Girl 11.5 KILB 25 AUG 10rn mdn hdl 3m 1f Yld 250/1 A.P. Kelly 10.13 66L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to The Last Mardi 11.12 KILL 20 JUL mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd

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6 ROCCO BOYO (IRE) (55)

5

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 923 F Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Glitter And Gold Eoin G Kelly (7) J B Patrick McGrath Adrian Murray, Westmeath T O Rock House Syndicate WHITE & ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap

Placed in two NH flat races from three starts. Clearly benefited from his debut at Ballinrobe in May with a couple of placed efforts since. Step up in trip is unlikely to be an issue and he isn’t without a chance.

Star Rating HHH Rocco Boyo 11/2 Miss S. Doyle 11.7 10L 6L 3rd to Midleton Rare 12.0 FAIR 2 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m Sft 14/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 7 1/2L 2nd to Polly’s Fortune 11.7 LIM 27 JUL 11rn Bumper 2m 3f Yld/Sft 16/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 32L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to Dr Eggman (FR) 12.0 BAL 30 MAY Bumper 2m 40yds Gd

7 SHANNON ROYALE (IRE) (24)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Shannon Rose B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd O Robcour PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star

5

(CPiece)

11 12

(166)

29-123 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Cheekpieces are applied following his third to Lecky Watson at Thurles earlier in the month and it seems likely a minor role is what he will be Star Rating HHHH playing for.

Shannon Royale 1 N.H. win €5,900 9/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 nk 2L 3rd to Lecky Watson 11.4 THU 2 NOV 9rn mdn hdl 2m 7f Sft 30/100Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 7L 2nd to Skradin 10.13 FAIR 2 OCT 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft 100/30 Mr J.J. Codd 12.0 won 2 1/2L from Walk Away Harry 11.7 and Toad Hall 12.0 CLON 6 APR 11rn Bumper 2m 121yds Hvy

5

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 1-12 F Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Ragtime (FR) Paul Townend J B Eric Puerari/Mme Yolande Seydoux de Clausonne/Mme Laeticia Louis W P Mullins, Carlow T O Cheveley Park Stud RED, white sash, royal blue cap

Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on good and heavy ground.

A smart prospect who only found A Dream To Share too strong at the Festival here in April.

Expected to make a big impact in this division.

Star Rating HHHHH Tullyhill (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900 11/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to A Dream To Share 12.0 here 26 APR 8rn Bumper 2m 70yds Yld 4/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (TS) won 3 1/4L 16L from Will Do 11.9 and Lazer Wolf 11.7 GOW 11 MAR 11rn Bumper 2m 2f Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/2 C Abernethy won nk 7L from Peso In My Pocket and Kickback MOIRA 08-OCT-22 7r6f Mdn 3m Gd CPiece worn by No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 6, No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/9 Tullyhill (FR), 7/2 Shannon Royale, 6/1 Mister Pink, 20/1 For Fear Of Frost, 25/1 Rocco Boyo, 50/1 Bonavena, Doonbeg Don, 100/1 Party Rocker 2022 - 1st Monbeg Park 2nd Will Do 3rd Seabank Bistro (5 min. 27.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY All eyes will be on TULLYHILL as he makes his eagerly-awaited hurdling debut. Bought for 220,000 pounds at the Cheltenham sale last November, the five-year-old created a deep impression when sauntering to victory at Gowran in March before running a fine race in defeat behind A Dream To Share in the Grade 1 bumper here. He has shown his versatility regarding ground conditions and is expected to make a winning start over timber. Shannon Royale is now tried in cheekpieces following his recent third at Thurles, while Mister Pink is capable of better after his second here last month.

WIN: TULLYHILL

EACH-WAY: SHANNON ROYALE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs MISTER PINK and TULLYHILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (28 wins from 121 runners, 23%) runs SHANNON ROYALE Longest Traveller: FOR FEAR OF FROST trained by M F Morris, Tipperary, 98 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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8 TULLYHILL (FR) (214)

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FOX VALET RETIREMENT By way of background, Jimmy Fox, the founder of the very successful and highly respected ‘Fox Valeting’ came to Ireland from the UK after the war and got involved in Valeting, in those days it was very much the gentry that were involved.

Paul recalls spending his Communion Day at the door of the Jockeys room in Naas as Jimmy could not get the time off to bring him visiting.

His first race experience was at Lingstown P2P in 1979 when he was 10, travelling down in the back of his dad’s Ford Cortina.

In the 1960’s Jimmy had some health issues, and his son Dave became involved with the business from a very early age and when Jimmy sadly passed away Dave took over the handling of ‘Fox Valeting’ before reaching the age of 30. Dave continued racing full time up until 2019 when Covid prevented him from going and when restrictions lifted, and racing started back up Dave reduced his involvement in day-today business of looking after jockeys.

In 2011, after being involved in the business from a young age, Dave’s sons Paul and Robert took over full time operations.

Robert had a similar start; although he is 15 years Paul’s junior and missed some of the old guard. He went racing at every opportunity, staying outside the weighroom until racing was over then coming in to help clean up.

Dave was highly committed to the Jockeys and his family always looked up to him for this, they knew for Dave it was more of a vocation and not really a job.

From everyone involved in Irish racing over the last three generations we would like to thank The Fox’s for all they have done, and wish them the very best for the future.

RACE

12.45 The Fox Valet Retirement Handicap Hurdle of €11,000 (80-116)

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

The Fox Valet Retirement will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €6490; FOURTH: €550;

SECOND: €2200; FIFTH: €330;

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THIRD: €1100; SIXTH: €220.

FOX VALET RETIREMENT Three Miles and 100 Yards

F Form Br Breeding

Alternative Hurdle Course

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 TAKARENGO (IRE) (9)

7

(167)

Br B g Battle of Marengo - Takaliyda B Jas Linnane, J Moore & B Gardiner O Mrs Rita Byrne ROYAL BLUE, white panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap

11 13

(CPiece) 563330 F Mr C Mullins (7) J Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny T

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

Appears to be in the grip of the handicapper at present and others make more appeal.

Star Rating HH Takarengo 3 flat wins €24,215.50 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 114 J.B. Foley 11.7 (CP) 16L 10th of 17fn, 20rn to American Sniper 11.9 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV hcp hdl (0-125)2m 5f Gd /Sft 100/30 HR109 M.J.M O’Sullivan 12.0 (CP) 1/2L 9L 3rd to Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 11.11 GAL 29 OCT 9rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 111yds Hvy 11/4Fav HR109 D.E. Mullins 11.0 (CP) 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Glenquin Castle 10.12 GAL 11 SEP 8rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 6f 111yds Sft

2 BOB CIGAR (IRE) (205)

Br B g Westerner (GB) - French Promise B Brian Cotter O Bronsan Racing DARK GREEN, white hoop, white sleeves, dark green cap

5

11 11

(165)

2-433 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from four starts. Plenty of positives to be taken from his last two outings over timber and the five-year-old enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark.

Star Rating HHHH Bob Cigar — Handicap Rating 112 4/1 D.J Gilligan 11.5 3 1/2L 7L 3rd to Ottizzini 11.5 DWNP 5 MAY 12rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 180yds Yld 20/1 C.P. Millar 11.5 4 3/4L 10L 3rd to Sir Argus (GB) 11.5 CK 10 APR 9rn mdn hdl 3m 80yds Yld/Sft 4/1 J.C. Gainford 11.4 3 1/4L 37L 5 1/2L 4th to Connors Cross 10.11 here 22 FEB 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld

3 QUEST WITH SPEED (IRE) (5) (incl 7lbs ex) 6

11 10

(164)

f50-461 F Br B g Quest For Peace - Dream Of Scorpion Shane Fenelon (7) J B William Carroll John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow T O W Carroll DARK BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, white sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow diamonds

Gained a breakthrough victory at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a maiden at Limerick on Tuesday and he could be nicely treated for this switch to handicaps. Leading claims if seeing out Star Rating HHHHH the longer trip.

Quest With Speed 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 111 10/1 HR104 Shane Fenelon 11.5 won 7 1/2L 24L from Glen Kiln 11.12 and Rising Dust 11.5 LIM 21 NOV 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 50/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 47L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Haxo (FR) 11.12 here 30 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f 70yds Sft 125/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 22L 1 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.12 here 16 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy

4 WA WA (IRE) (29)

Br B g Yeats - North Star Poly B Alistair Corrigan O Seven Figures Partnership PINK, maroon star & sleeves, white cap

8

11 10

(164)

(C,T) 170900 F P J O’Hanlon (3) J Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath T

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good yielding to yielding - soft. Hasn’t offered enough in recent defeats to make today’s shortlist.

Star Rating HH Wa Wa 4 N.H. wins €25,960 — Handicap Rating 111 33/1 HR112 P.J. O’Hanlon 9.11 (CP) (TS) 33L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Buddy One 11.5 GAL 28 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 200yds Sft 33/1 HR113 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.13 (TS) 15L 12th of 16fn, 19rn to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld 14/1 HR114 C.D. Maxwell 11.3 (CP) (TS) 62L last of 9fn, 10rn to Mister Beeton 10.10 here 11 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 140yds Gd/Yld

5 WESTERN ZARA (IRE) (213)

Br Gr f Westerner (GB) - Flemerelle B P Hore O Anna M Scanlon PINK, light blue sleeves, pink chevrons, pink cap, light blue stars

7

11 10

(164)

2530-7p F R Deegan J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good yielding to heavy. Progressive when last seen over hurdles and the mare is one to note at this level.

Star Rating HHH Western Zara 3 N.H. wins €21,240 — Handicap Rating 111 7/1 HR127 R. Deegan 11.9 p.u. in race won by Indie Belle 10.3 here 27 APR 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 50yds Gd/Yld Mr T.P. Roche 10.8 21L 7th of 11fn, 23rn to Angels Dawn 11.0 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR hcp chse (0-145)3m 2f Sft 16/1 HR130 R. Deegan 10.7 23L 12th of 20fn, 28rn to Real Steel (FR) 10.8 LEP 27 DEC 22 hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m 50yds Yld

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6 IRISH ENVOY (IRE) (47)

Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Miss Bedlam B D M Forster O Irish Envoy Partnership RED, red cap, light blue diamond

5

11

8

(162)

10-0201 F Tom Harney (7) J Liz Doyle, Wexford T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH Flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Likely has more to offer in this sphere, with the step up in trip expected to suit.

Star Rating HHHH Irish Envoy 2 N.H. wins €15,045 C — Handicap Rating 109 16/1 HR102 T.P. Harney 11.7 won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Downtherefordancin (GB) 11.11 and Tideways Hero 11.5 here 10 OCT 22rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld 16/1 A.P. Kelly 11.7 54L 11th of 14 to The Folkes Tiara 11.4 DWNP 13 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd/Yld 25/1 A.P. Kelly 11.5 11L 2nd to Striking (FR) 11.5 here 10 JUN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld

7 MARRONSTOWN (IRE) (16)

Br B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Topanga Bay B Mr D Kiely O Castlehume Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, white spots, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, yellow cap

6

11

7

(161)

3u7535 F Ben Harvey (3) J D M Christie, Fermanagh T

Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on soft ground. Has often shaped better than the bare form in maiden company has suggested. The six-year-old holds each-way claims on his handicap bow.

Star Rating HHH Marronstown — Handicap Rating 108 18/1 HR109 B.W. Harvey 11.9 30L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Zefiro Dodville (FR) 11.12 DRYL 10 NOV mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft 13/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 6 1/2L 23L 3rd to Nt Field Minnesota 10.11 DWNP 6 OCT 7rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 110yds Sft 20/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 9 1/4L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Law Ella 11.5 DWNP 2 APR mdn hdl 2m 5f 160yds Sft Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Bonmahon Charm B Richard Fitzgerald O Rory F Larkin ROYAL BLUE, white hoop & armlet, yellow & red striped cap

9

(CPiece)

11

6

(160)

5746-f0 F Jack Foley J Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH Flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on yielding and heavy ground. Needs a 2lb drop from his seasonal debut at this venue to help him get more Star Rating HH competitive.

It Could Be You 3 N.H. wins €26,255 — Handicap Rating 107 33/1 HR109 D.E. Mullins 10.8 (TS) 54L 15th of 17 to Dancing Jeremy 10.7 here 11 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 17/2 HR111 D.E. Mullins 10.3 (TS) fell in race won by Limerick Lace 11.5 NAAS 26 FEB 6rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 4f Yld 9/1 HR113 J.C. Gainford 11.4 (TS) 57L 6th of 7fn, 11rn to Sir Bob 10.9 here 19 DEC 22 Ext hcp chse 3m 170yds Sft

9 BALKITO (FR) (315)

Br B g Balko (FR) - Spiritus Hit (GB) B M Armand Lefeuvre & M Yoni Seror O Barry Connell YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star

8

11

5

(159)

(CPiece) p-f117-4 F Michael O’Sullivan J Barry Connell, Kildare T

Successful in two chases at 3m and 3m 1f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Yet to place over hurdles, but he does lurk on a dangerous mark if putting it all together judged on his exploits over fences.

Star Rating HHH Balkito (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,570 — Handicap Rating 106 11/2 HR125 Mr J.W. Hendrick 11.6 (CP) 10L 4 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Royal Thief 11.11 here 15 JAN 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 150yds Hvy 100/30 HR106 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.4 (CP) 20L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Grozni (FR) 10.5 here 11 OCT 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 70yds Gd 7/2Fav HR116 E. Walsh 11.9 (CP) won 2 1/4L 28L from Sir Bob 11.0 and Seangoell 10.3 LIM 13 MAR 22 9rn Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Hvy

10 MILLSTREAM LADY (IRE) (35)

5

11 4

(158)

02p012 F Br Gr f Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Shesaportrait Conor McNamara J B Mr E Leahy O Eamon Leahy & Seamus O’Riordan & Edward Hayes E McNamara, Limerick T WHITE, orange star, dark green sleeves & cap

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground.

Warrants respect in her bid to land a hat-trick, for all that this is tougher.

Star Rating HHH Millstream Lady 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 105 9/2 HR101 C.P. McNamara 11.6 hd 2nd to Rockbrook 10.12 LIM 22 OCT 10rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 92yds Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR92 C.P. McNamara 11.4 won 7 1/2L 3L from Rockbrook 11.4 and Run Like Fada 11.0 LIST 23 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld/Sft 33/1 HR95 C.P. McNamara 12.0 78L last of 16 to Ceanndana 11.13 KILL 20 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Gd

11 BALLYCASHIN (IRE) (10)

6

11

2

(156)

(Hood) 6-65887 F Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama J J Slevin 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. Bred to relish this stiffer test of stamina and the Flemensfirth filly isn’t discounted having showed some improvement in a first-time hood here Star Rating HHH recently.

Ballycashin 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 103 11/1 HR104 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (H) 13L 7th of 16 to Miss Pronunciation 11.9 here 16 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft 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

12 DR VAL (IRE) (21)

5

11 0

(154)

p15466 F Br B g Valirann (FR) - Anglers Rose Darragh O’Keeffe J B William Barron E Sheehy, Kilkenny T O Wing It Partnership WHITE & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, royal blue diamonds on sleeves, royal blue diamond on cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on yielding ground. Likely found the 2m 4f trip too sharp on his recent reappearance at Cork and he holds each-way prospects as a C&D winner.

Star Rating HHH Dr Val 1 N.H. win €6,490 CD — Handicap Rating 101 22/1 HR102 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 24L 6th of 12fn, 17rn to Como Park 11.11 CK 5 NOV hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft 8/1 HR103 B.W. Harvey 11.3 (BK) 27L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Desert Heather 11.5 KILB 20 APR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 70yds Gd/Yld 13/2 HR103 K.E Buckley 11.1 9 1/2L 1 1/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Hardy Bloke (FR) 11.5 WEX 31 MAR 6rn nov.hdl 3m Hvy

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8 IT COULD BE YOU (IRE) (46)

13 CHER WHY NOT (IRE) (231)

11 10 13

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Chermesina B Mr Frank Doyle O Mrs Claire Doyle RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

(153)

134760 F Mr D Doyle (7) J Timothy Doyle, Tipperary T

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft.

The veteran will need to be firing on all cylinders to land this contest on his return to action.

Star Rating HH Cher Why Not 3 N.H. wins €19,730 — Handicap Rating 100 20/1 HR103 Niall Moore 10.11 31L last of 15fn, 16rn to Elsannah 11.0 CK 9 APR hcp hdl (80-116)3m 80yds Yld 12/1 HR104 A. McCurtin 11.9 11L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Killinure Lass 10.9 THU 18 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 49yds Sft 11/2 HR104 C.M. Quirke 11.2 8 3/4L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Dr Val 10.12 here 22 FEB hcp hdl (80-109)3m 100yds Yld

14 PICTURES OF HOME (GB) (355)

Br B g Gentlewave - Blue Ride B Yorton Farm Stud O Charles Wentworth ROYAL BLUE, yellow panel, yellow diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap

7 10 12

(152)

54214-0- F Shane O’Callaghan (5) J T M Walsh, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Reverts to the smaller obstacles off a 1lb lower mark than his last victory in this sphere. Not discounted.

Star Rating HHH Pictures Of Home (GB) 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 99 9/1 S. O’Callaghan 11.5 52L last of 11fn, 12rn to Indie Belle 11.5 TRAM 6 DEC 22 beg.ch 2m 5f 100yds Sft 4/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 9 1/2L 15L 3 3/4L 4th to Fairyhill Run 11.7 LIM 18 MAY 21 14rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd 11/4Fav HR100 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Napoleon Blue 11.7 and Happy Lad 11.4 KILB 22 APR 21 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 97yds Gd

15 BENKEI (IRE) (16)

13 10 10 (150)

(CPiece) 44-0832 F Miss M Walsh (7) J H Rogers, Louth T

Br B g Galileo - Bywayofthestars (GB) B Storm Bloodstock O Exors of the Late Mrs M Rogers EMERALD GREEN, black seams, quartered cap

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 6f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over five years ago. He still retains enough of his ability to warrant a second look.

Star Rating HHH Benkei 4 flat wins €36,367.50 2 N.H. wins €25,230 — Handicap Rating 97 22/1 HR94 Miss M. Walsh 10.13 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 8/1 HR96 Miss M. Walsh 10.2 (CP) nk 12L 3rd to Fill The Tank 10.7 ROS 25 SEP 6rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 109yds Sft 33/1 HR99 Miss M. Walsh 9.13 (CP) 18L 8th of 11 to First Dare 10.9 NAV 16 SEP Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 120yds Yld

16 ONE OF US IS LYING (IRE) (15)

Br Gr g Doyen - Meetmeatthemoon B N T McCluskey O Neill McCluskey BLACK, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap

5 10 1

(141)

(TStrap) p05780 F Mark McDonagh (3) J Neill McCluskey (R), Down T

Unplaced in all seven starts. More encouragement to be taken from his recent 10th-placed finish at Down Royal and he rates a potential improver entering handicaps, with the step up in trip likely to help.

Star Rating HHH One Of Us Is Lying — Handicap Rating 88 200/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 (TS) 21L 10th of 19 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 150/1 P. Byrnes 11.7 (TS) 43L 8th of 9 to Found A Fifty 11.12 DRYL 10 NOV beg.ch 2m 3f 120yds Sft 125/1 B.P. Kennedy 10.11 (TS) last of 7fn, 9rn to Invictus World (FR) 11.12 DWNP 13 AUG mdn hdl 2m 5f 165yds Gd/Yld

17 LAND JET (IRE) (372)

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - None The Wiser B Richard Walsh O Douglas Taylor DARK BLUE, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap

7 10 0

(140)

08-31-30- F Sean O’Keeffe J Peter Maher, Kildare T

Won a hurdle race over 3m1f on yielding ground from nine NH starts. Didn’t offer much on his stable bow when down the field here a year ago and others have more pressing claims.

Star Rating HH Land Jet 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 87 50/1 HR93 D. Meyler 10.12 55L 14th of 20fn, 22rn to Jungle Prose 12.0 here 19 NOV 22 hcp hdl (80-109)3m 120yds Yld 7/4Fav HR93 J.J. Slevin 11.11 won 6L 2nd to Ask Dee(disq) 10.6 KILB 23 APR 21 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 140yds Gd C,T worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 8, No. 9, No. 15. Hood worn by No. 11.

TStrap worn by No. 16.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Quest With Speed, 9/2 Bob Cigar, 6/1 Irish Envoy, 7/1 Millstream Lady, 10/1 Balkito (FR), Benkei, 12/1 Takarengo, Western Zara, 14/1 Pictures Of Home (GB), 20/1 Marronstown, Ballycashin, 25/1 Wa Wa, It Could Be You, Dr Val, Cher Why Not, 33/1 One Of Us Is Lying, Land Jet 2022 - 1st Jungle Prose 2nd Ballyglass Beauty 3rd Tyre Kicker (6 min. 27.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY QUEST WITH SPEED was quite taking when opening his account in a maiden hurdle at Limerick on Tuesday. The six-year-old appears to be ahead of the assessor judged on that performance and he may be able to defy a 7lb penalty. Fellow handicap debutant Bob Cigar looks to be on a workable mark after some solid efforts in defeat in the spring and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of last-time-out course winner Irish Envoy.

WIN: QUEST WITH SPEED

EACH-WAY: BOB CIGAR

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RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (91 wins from 663 runners, 14%) runs BOB CIGAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (28 wins from 121 runners, 23%) runs BOB CIGAR Longest Traveller: MARRONSTOWN trained by D Christie, Fermanagh, 123 miles.

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1.20 The Frontline Security Grabel Mares Hurdle of €25,000 (Listed) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

Frontline Security 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: €14750; SECOND: €5000; THIRD: €2500; FOURTH: €1250; FIFTH: €750; SIXTH: €500.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Two Miles and Two Furlongs 40 Yards Start

F Form Br Breeding

Alternative Hurdle Course

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 ANNA BUNINA (FR) (58)

7

(155)

11

1

293264 F Br B f Poet’s Voice (GB) - Russian Society (GB) (TStrap) Simon Torrens J B Dermot Cantillon John C McConnell, Meath T O Ms Caroline Ahearn LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Has not been at her very best of late but it is far too soon to be writing her off.

Star Rating HHHH Anna Bunina (FR) 5 flat wins €32,501.10 5 N.H. wins €98,203.50 — Handicap Rating 140 5/1 HR142 B.W. Harvey 11.4 (TS) 4 1/4L 1/2L 39L 4th to Magical Zoe 11.7 GOW 29 SEP 7rn hdl Listed 2m Sft/Hvy 3/1 HR142 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (TS) 24L last of 6fn, 7rn to Shecouldbeanything 11.7 KILL 14 MAY hdl Listed 2m 1f Gd/Yld 28/1 HR139 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (TS) 9 1/2L 2nd to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.7 here 29 APR 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 30yds Gd/Yld

2 SAYLAVEE (IRE) (215)

Br B f Shantou (USA) - Mae’s Choice B Seana Sammon O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan ORANGE & BLACK QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap

6

11

1

(155)

151-500 F Sean O’Keeffe J W P Mullins, Carlow T

She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and yielding ground. May find a few too good based on her last few efforts.

Star Rating HHH Saylavee 4 N.H. wins €33,630 C — Handicap Rating 131 7/1 HR132 D.E. Mullins 11.7 67L 13th of 14 to Shecouldbeanything 11.4 here 25 APR nov.hdl Listed 2m 100yds Yld/Sft Jack Foley 11.4 37L 16th of 17fn, 21rn to Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft 13/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 12L last of 5fn, 6rn to Ashroe Diamond 10.10 FAIR 28 JAN nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f 110yds Sft

3 SHECOULDBEANYTHING (IRE) (65)

Br B f Malinas (GER) - Culmore Girl B Damien Duncan O M J Hanrahan BLACK, red star, yellow sleeves, black & red quartered cap

6

11

1

(155)

611513 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. A consistent performer who is the one to beat here.

Star Rating HHHHH Shecouldbeanything 5 N.H. wins €73,455 C — Handicap Rating 140 5/1Fav HR139 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 1 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Man O Work 9.9 LIST 22 SEP 17rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft 2/1Fav HR129 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 won 6L 3/4L from Mighty Tom 11.12 and Sequoiaspirit 9.9 KILL 25 AUG 10rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 1f Yld/Sft 15/2 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 3L 5th of 19fn, 20rn to Ifiwerearichman 10.12 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Gd

4 HISPANIC MOON (FR) (294)

6 10 11

(151)

21821-6 F Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Umbrage (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J B S A S Mulungu Bloodstock Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O M K Mariga RED, black stars, black star on cap

Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on heavy ground. A Grade 3 winner over fences in France and she has to be of some interest on her debut for new connections.

Star Rating HHH Hispanic Moon (FR) 6 N.H. wins €150,810 K. Nabet 10.10 (CP) (TS) 13L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Youtwo Glass (FR) 10.10 PAU 5 FEB chse Grade 3 3m 2f 110yds Sft K. Nabet 11.0 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/2L from Baladin de Mesc (FR) 10.8 and Muhtalad (FR) 10.6 PAU 18 DEC 22 10rn hdl 2m 3f Hvy K. Nabet 10.1 (CP) (TS) 1L 2nd to Porto Pollo (FR) 11.0 COMPIEGNE 30 NOV 22 7rn hdl Grade 3 2m 2f Hvy

5 RIOGA CHOICE (IRE) (231)

6 10 11

(151)

814-u3f F Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Royal Choice Rachael Blackmore J B J Lenihan Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O John Lenihan RED, emerald green seams, emerald green cap, red star

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Needs to find some improvement to score here but remains unexposed and could make her presence felt.

Star Rating HHH Rioga Choice 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 127 25/1 HR127 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 fell in race won by Ashroe Diamond 11.5 FAIR 9 APR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld 9/1 HR121 Rachael Blackmore 10.11 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Hauturiere (FR) 10.11 here 19 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 5f Yld 12/1 HR121 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 u.r. in race won by Ballybawn Belter 10.0 LEP 5 FEB 22rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f 150yds Yld

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6 AN CAILIN CIUIN (IRE) (22)

Br B f Imperial Monarch - Sliabh Donn B Margaret Mullins & Tom O’Brien O Ms Margaret Mullins & Mrs Brid O’Brien T ROYAL BLUE, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, red star

5 10 7

(147)

3-2 F J J Slevin J Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny

Placed in two point-to-points from two starts. Has certainly shown ability between the flags but she faces a tough task on her Rules debut in this company.

Star Rating HH An Cailin Ciuin (PtoP) 1/1FF B O’Neill 3/4L 2nd to Slotty Dotty LISRONAGH 04-NOV-23 6r4f Mares Mdn 3m Sft

7 BROOMFIELD BIJOU (IRE) (67)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Aure Antique (FR) B Herine Bloodstock O Raymond P Fitzgerald BLACK, pink disc, hooped sleeves, pink star on cap

5 10 7

(147)

3-52112 F Donagh Meyler J J P Dempsey, Kildare T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good - yielding and soft ground. A mare who is going in the right direction but this may prove to be too competitive.

Star Rating HH Broomfield Bijou 2 N.H. wins €17,995 C — Handicap Rating 125 9/2 HR125 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 3L 2nd to The Wallpark 11.7 LIST 20 SEP 4rn nov.hdl 2m Yld/Sft 6/1Fav HR118 L.P. Dempsey 11.9 won ns 1 1/4L from By Your Side (GB) 10.4 and Feu Du Bresil (FR) 11.11 here 27 APR 25rn hcp hdl (88-123)2m 40yds Gd/Yld 11/8 L.P. Dempsey 10.13 won 9L 33L from Banntown Girl 11.2 and Female Approach 11.2 BAL 14 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 98yds Sft TStrap worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Shecouldbeanything, 4/1 Saylavee, 11/2 Anna Bunina (FR), 6/1 Rioga Choice, 10/1 Broomfield Bijou, 12/1 Hispanic Moon (FR), 16/1 An Cailin Ciuin 2022 - 1st Queens Brook 2nd Heaven Help Us 3rd Copper Nation (4 min. 30 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Anna Bunina would be hard to beat if reproducing the form that saw her finish second in a Grade 1 here in April. That said, her subsequent efforts have not been at that level and preference is for SHECOULDBEANYTHING. Gordon Elliott’s mare readily won a Listed handicap at Killarney in August and was far from disgraced when third in an even stronger event at Listowel last time. Others to consider are Rioga Choice and Hispanic Moon.

EACH-WAY: ANNA BUNINA

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs SAYLAVEE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (28 wins from 121 runners, 23%) runs SHECOULDBEANYTHING Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

The stable runs SAYLAVEE today.

Longest Travellers: RIOGA CHOICE & HISPANIC MOON trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.

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1.55 The BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 2)

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BetVictor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner 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

Two Miles and 43 Yards

THIRD: €3650; F Form Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 FRANCIN (FR) (259)

10 11 4

(158)

Br B g Air Chief Marshal - Fulgence (FR) B M Philippe Decouz & S C E A Du Bas Bugey O Mrs Anna Berry LIGHT BLUE, light blue cap, pink star

5-32f3f F Mr J P Berry J J A Berry, Wexford T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 6f on heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Highly tried in his time and probably needs his sights lowering before breaking his chasing duck.

Star Rating HH Francin (FR) 2 flat wins €19,000 2 N.H. wins €20,650 200/1 HR116 Mr R.A. Berry 11.0 fell in race won by Journey With Me 11.0 NAAS 12 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 7/1 Mr R.A. Berry 10.12 10L 14L 3rd to Indiana Jones (FR) 11.5 here 19 FEB 5rn nov.ch 1m 7f 170yds Yld 150/1 Mr R.A. Berry 11.0 fell in race won by Ramillies(disq) 11.0 NAAS 29 JAN 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 3m 170yds Sft

2 IMAGINE (FR) (19)

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Ofurie (FR) B Xavier Leredde, Daniel Deforges O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

5

11 4

(158)

22-2531 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on heavy and soft - heavy ground.

A good hurdler who could be even better at this game judging by his Fairyhouse triumph.

Star Rating HHHHH Imagine (FR) 3 N.H. wins €20,650 C 9/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won 2 1/2L 2 1/4L from Inothewayurthinkin 11.12 and Pinkerton 11.12 FAIR 7 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 118yds Hvy 9/4 HR136 D.J Gilligan 11.5 4 1/4L 5L 3rd to Grangeclare West 11.12 here 26 APR 9rn hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld B.W. Harvey 11.6 5L 5th of 17fn, 21rn to Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft

3 LUCID DREAMS (IRE) (15)

8

11 4

(158)

011341 F Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Dream On (DEN) Liam Quinlan J B Arctic Tack & Norrismount Studs O John Patrick Ryan & Thomas James & Eoin Banville John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary T MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good yielding to yielding - soft. Beaten, quite comprehensively, at Grade 3 level on his previous two Star Rating HHHH starts but warrants consideration.

Lucid Dreams 5 N.H. wins €45,725 — Handicap Rating 140 13/8Fav HR133 L. Quinlan 11.0 won 1 1/4L 7L from Krabat 10.7 and Clifton Warrior (GB) 10.9 GOW 11 NOV 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m Hvy 12/1 L. Quinlan 11.0 10L 6L 2 1/2L 4th to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.0 CK 5 NOV 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft 4/1 L. Quinlan 11.1 nk 12L 3rd to Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 11.10 here 11 OCT 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 50yds Yld/Sft

4 UNCLE PHIL (IRE) (70)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Synthe Davis (FR) B Mr K D Cotter O Mrs J Donnelly YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap

6

11 4

(158)

(H,T) 3-3u161 F Michael O’Sullivan 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 good yielding ground. Put a Wexford disappointment behind him at Listowel and there should be more to come.

Star Rating HHH Uncle Phil 4 N.H. wins €29,500 — Handicap Rating 130 5/1 HR128 P. Townend 11.7 (H) (TS) won 12L 1 1/2L from Gracchus De Balme (FR) 11.7 and Great Bear (GB) 11.2 LIST 17 SEP 5rn nov.ch 2m 1f Gd 7/2 HR130 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 (H) (TS) 36L last of 6 to Joyeux Machin (FR) 11.3 WEX 1 SEP nov.ch 2m 3f 140yds Yld 5/2 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (H) (TS) won 13L 2 3/4L from Winter Fog 11.8 and Daicheadacuig 11.12 KILB 19 JUN 7rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd

5 FIZZLE ROCK (IRE) (16)

Br B f Laverock - Fizanni B Mr N Slevin O Judith Long PINK, black cross of lorraine, white sleeves & cap

6 10 11

(151)

u41334 F Sam Ewing J Nigel Thomas Slevin, Meath T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. Has a Sligo maiden hurdle victory on her CV but well held last time and this is a tough chasing debut assignment.

Star Rating H Fizzle Rock 2 N.H. wins €12,095 66/1 HR109 C.P. Millar 10.4 1 3/4L 11L 19L 4th to Irish Point (FR) 12.0 DRYL 10 NOV 7rn hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft Carl Millar 10.7 12L 1 3/4L 3rd to Supremely West 11.0 CARLISLE 19 OCT 11rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Hvy 14/1 HR107 C.P. Millar 11.5 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Costanuci 10.10 LIST 17 SEP 11rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd

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Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Imagine (FR), 7/4 Uncle Phil, 5/2 Lucid Dreams, 66/1 Francin (FR), Fizzle Rock 2022 - 1st Midnight Run 2nd Mars Harper 3rd Barnacullia (4 min. 20.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY IMAGINE wasn’t that far off the better novice hurdlers last term and looked made for fences when justifying favouritism in a hot beginners chase at Fairyhouse. Even though he steps up in class, he may not actually meet stronger opposition and can continue his education while making it two from two. Uncle Phil won as he liked at Kilbeggan and Listowel, but a couple of ordinary Wexford displays suggest he may not be entirely reliable. Lucid Dreams, successful in a Gowran handicap off 133 recently, is therefore put forward as the biggest danger.

WIN: IMAGINE

EACH-WAY: LUCID DREAMS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs UNCLE PHIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (28 wins from 121 runners, 23%) runs IMAGINE Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs IMAGINE today.

Longest Traveller: LUCID DREAMS trained by J P Ryan, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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JOHN DURKAN RACE PREVIEW Last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs heads a star studded line up for the master of Closutton, Willie Mullins.

The seven-year-old arrives here looking to defend his crown and has to rate highly on all known form. Thirteen lengths separated him from the second placed runner Fakir D’oudairies 12 months ago and while there wouldn’t be many surprised faces should he rock up and do the same this year, he may not get things all his own way, with a couple of more than worthy rivals.

Perhaps the biggest danger is Martin Brassil’s Grade One winner Fastorslow. He was the only horse to get the better of Galopin Des Champs last season with victory at the Punchestown Festival and was only narrowly denied by Grand National winner Corach Rambler on his previous start.

His triumph over the Gold Cup winner was a shock but if he has taken another step forward then he has to rate highly. He may however find the trip on the short side on seasonal debut.

Willie Mullins is not just represented by Galopin Des Champs, he also sends four other runners, including the 2021 Supreme winner Appreciate It, three time Grade One winning chaser Blue Lord, 2022 National Hunt Chase winner Stattler and the talented but unpredictable, Asterion Forlonge.

Blue Lord is well worth another go at the trip after finishing down the field in the Ryanair back in March. He is already a winner over the distance on testing ground but will need to settle better to see out the trip against some top rivals.

Appreciate It has been tricky to place since his return from an injury, he’ll need things to go his way but has the talent to mix it with most on his day.

Stattler could well find this a bit too quick for his liking while Asterion Forlonge could have had a King George and a John Durkan to his name, if he could have successfully navigated the final fence on both occasions.

It promises to be another cracking renewal of the race.

Galopin Des Champs

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A FINE RACE BY WHICH TO RECALL A TRULY OUTSTANDING MAN John Durkan was the young man who saw Istabraq’s potential as a hurdler when he was racing on the Flat for John Gosden.

He bought him for JP McManus and was to train him until he was struck down by leukaemia at the age of 31.

Istabraq went on to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham three times and, confirm himself as one of the greats.

Today’s race was first run in John Durkan’s honour in 1998, when Imperial Call beat Dorans Pride, and has been contested by Ireland’s best chasers ever since.

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2.30 The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

The Durkan 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: €59000; SECOND: €20000; THIRD: €10000; FOURTH: €5000; FIFTH: €3000; SIXTH: €2000.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THE DURKAN FAMILY Two Miles and Three Furlongs 150 Yards Start

F Form Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (215)

9

(166)

11 12

(TStrap) 1-13432 F Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR) Mr P W Mullins J B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud W P Mullins, Carlow T O Miss M A Masterson ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, striped cap

Has won four hurdle races, two NH flat races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. He was tried over a variety of trips last season and ended Star Rating HH the campaign when runner-up here over 3m. Needs to step forward.

Appreciate It 8 N.H. wins €274,096.30 C — Handicap Rating 152 7/2 HR152 P. Townend 11.10 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Feronily 11.10 here 25 APR 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 60yds Yld/Sft 100/30 HR152 P. Townend 11.10 1/2L 4 1/4L 3rd to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 9 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 170yds Yld/Sft P. Townend 11.7 3 1/4L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 7rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 168yds Sft

2 ASTERION FORLONGE (FR) (190)

Br Gr g Coastal Path (GB) - Belle Du Brizais (FR) B E A R L La Forlonge O Mrs J Donnelly YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap

9

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 47-2120 F Michael O’Sullivan J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Enjoyed some fine runs over hurdles in the spring and has the talent to go well here if his jumping holds up.

Star Rating HHH Asterion Forlonge (FR) 6 N.H. wins €193,545.50 CD — Handicap Rating 160 Nico de Boinville 10.10 (TS) 38L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to Theleme (FR) 10.10 AUTEUIL 20 MAY hdl Grade 1 3m 1f 110yds Sft 8/1 HR150 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld 11/8Fav HR150 P. Townend 11.3 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/2L from Monkfish 11.3 and Beacon Edge 11.3 FAIR 10 APR 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft

3 BLUE LORD (FR) (215)

8

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 111-283 F Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lorette (FR) DarylJacob J B Mme Joelle Morruzzi & Mme Raymonde Demaison W P Mullins, Carlow T O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Produced his best performance at Leopardstown over Christmas before not running Star Rating HHH to that level again. It remains to be seen if he is better at 2m.

Blue Lord (FR) 1 flat win €3,750 7 N.H. wins €297,655 C — Handicap Rating 163 10/1 HR165 D.A. Jacob 11.12 (TS) 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Energumene (FR) 11.12 here 25 APR 5rn chse Grade 1 2m Yld/Sft P. Townend 11.10 (TS) 18L 8th of 9 to Envoi Allen (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft 1/4Fav HR167 P. Townend 11.12 (TS) 7L 2nd to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

4 FASTORSLOW (FR) (214)

Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Popova (FR) B M Sydney Vidal O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

7

(TStrap)

11 12

(166)

225-521 F J J Slevin J Martin Brassil, Kildare T

Successful in two chases at 2m 1f and 3m on yielding and heavy ground. An unexposed chaser who went close in the Ultima at Cheltenham before claiming the huge scalp of Galopin Des Champs in Star Rating HHHH the Punchestown Gold Cup and remains open to further improvement.

Fastorslow (FR) 3 N.H. wins €212,520 C — Handicap Rating 168 20/1 HR154 J.J. Slevin 11.10 (TS) won 2 1/4L ns from Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 and Bravemansgame (FR) 11.9 here 26 APR 5rn chse Grade 1 3m 30yds Yld J. J. Slevin 11.9 (TS) nk 2nd to Corach Rambler 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 23rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f Sft 33/1 HR147 J.J. Slevin 11.12 25L last of 5 to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.12 LEP 5 FEB chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

5 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (214)

Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) B G A E C Des Champs O Mrs Audrey Turley YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap

7

11 12

(166)

f11-112 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Has won three hurdle races and six chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Cemented his position as the best chaser in training with an exceptional performance to land the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. The clear one they all have to beat.

Star Rating HHHHH Galopin Des Champs (FR) 9 N.H. wins €853,314.60 C — Handicap Rating 179 4/11Fav HR180 P. Townend 11.10 2 1/4L 2nd to Fastorslow (FR) 11.10 here 26 APR 5rn chse Grade 1 3m 30yds Yld P. Townend 11.10 won 7L 6 1/2L from Bravemansgame (FR) 11.10 and Conflated 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 13rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft 30/100Fav HR175 P. Townend 11.10 won 8L 3/4L from Stattler 11.10 and Fury Road 11.10 LEP 4 FEB 7rn chse Grade 1 3m 44yds Yld

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6 STATTLER (IRE) (254)

Br Br g Stowaway (GB) - Our Honey B Cyril O’Hara O R A Bartlett DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red cap

8

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 1-11-22p F Rachael Blackmore J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Performed with promise behind Galopin Des Champs at Leopardstown before running no sort of race in the Gold Cup. Best watched. Star Rating HH Stattler 5 N.H. wins €109,516.30 — Handicap Rating 163 Mr P. W. Mullins 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 11/2 HR163 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 8L 2nd to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 4 FEB 7rn chse Grade 1 3m 44yds Yld 4/5Fav HR158 P. Townend 11.8 nk 2nd to Minella Indo 11.0 TRAM 1 JAN 5rn chse Grade 3 2m 6f 50yds Hvy TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/9 Galopin Des Champs (FR), 5/1 Fastorslow (FR), 8/1 Blue Lord (FR), 14/1 Appreciate It, 16/1 Asterion Forlonge (FR), 20/1 Stattler 2022 - 1st Galopin Des Champs 2nd Fakir D’oudairies 3rd Lifetime Ambition (5 min. 37.40 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Gold Cup hero GALOPIN DES CHAMPS sets off on the path back to Cheltenham with him returning to the scene of his impressive display in this contest 12 months ago. The seven-year-oldthenpassedhistwomajorsubsequenttestsatLeopardstownandCheltenham before not being at his best when only second to the reopposing Fastorslow here in April.

Freshened up since, Willie Mullins’ star performer is expected to turn the tables, with the drop back in trip unlikely to cause any issues. Fastorslow gained due compensation for a neck defeat in the Ultima to Grand National winner Corach Rambler with a career-best effort in the Punchestown Gold Cup. He remains open to improvement, but may have to play second fiddle on this occasion. Blue Lord and Asterion Forlonge appeal most of the remainder.

WIN: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS

EACH-WAY: FASTORSLOW

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs APPRECIATE IT and ASTERION FORLONGE and BLUE LORD and GALOPIN DES CHAMPS and STATTLER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs APPRECIATE IT and ASTERION FORLONGE and BLUE LORD and GALOPIN DES CHAMPS and STATTLER RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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2ND

4TH

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3.00 The Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) of €22,000

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Pertemps Network Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €12980; FOURTH: €1100;

SECOND: €4400; THIRD: €2200; FIFTH: €660; SIXTH: €440.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Three Miles and 100 Yards

F Form Br Breeding

Alternative Hurdle Course

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 LONGHOUSE POET (IRE) (225)

9

(166)

Br B g Yeats - Moscow Madame B Mr J Duggan O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

(TStrap)

11 12

p1-6u1u F J J Slevin J Martin Brassil, Kildare T

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Presumably all roads lead back to Aintree where he unseated at the Canal Turn in April. Others appeal more today.

Star Rating HHH Longhouse Poet 6 N.H. wins €100,998.50 C — Handicap Rating 141 J. J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) u.r. in race won by Corach Rambler 10.5 AINTREE 15 APR 39rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft 7/4Fav HR154 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) won 1 1/4L 5L from Roi Mage (FR) 11.5 and Burrows Saint (FR) 11.0 DRYL 17 MAR 7rn chse 3m 2f 50yds Sft 10/1 HR154 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) u.r. in race won by Kemboy (FR) 11.0 FAIR 25 FEB 8rn chse Grade 3 3m 1f 110yds Yld

2 THE SHUNTER (IRE) (43)

Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Tornado Lady B James O’Connor O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

10 11

9

(163)

(H,T) 74-3041 F Donagh Meyler J Emmet Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Pulled off a long-term plan when landing the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last month and is fairly handicapped on the pick of his form.

Star Rating HHH The Shunter 2 flat wins €122,900.20 5 N.H. wins €171,754.40 C — Handicap Rating 138 James Doyle 9.1 (H) (TS) won 3/4L hd from Pied Piper (GB) 9.3 and Tashkhan 10.2 NEWMARKET 14 OCT 31rn hcp 2m 2f Sft 3min 52.6sec 11/1 HR95 S.D. Torrens 10.0 (H) (TS) 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Goodie Two Shoes 9.7 GOW 16 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 100yds Gd 25/1 HR140 D. Meyler 11.4 (H) (TS) 41L 15th of 16fn, 18rn to Seddon 10.7 here 29 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 30yds Gd/Yld

3 STUZZIKINI (IRE) (17)

5

11

6

(160)

553221 F Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Cordially (AUS) (CPiece) Jack Kennedy J B Dermot Kelly O VCS Versatile Coating Specialist Ltd & Francis Foran Gordon Elliott, Meath T DARK BLUE, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 3m on good - yielding and heavy ground. Ran out a wide-margin winner at Clonmel earlier in the month and a 9lb rise might not be enough to stop Star Rating HHHHH him from progressing further.

Stuzzikini 2 N.H. wins €18,290 — Handicap Rating 135 9/2 HR126 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 (CP) won 31L 15L from Angels Dawn 10.13 and Whatsavailable 11.3 CLON 9 NOV 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 100/30 HR126 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Sequestered 11.3 GAL 29 OCT 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Hvy 20/1 HR124 J.C. Gainford 11.13 (CP) 3 1/2L 2nd to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld

4 DUFFLE COAT (IRE) (379)

Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Humilis B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate O R Stokes ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap

6

(CPiece)

11

1

(155)

p64860- F Sam Ewing J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over three years ago. Cheekpieces go on for the first time and the handicapper has given him a chance if he is able to bounce back.

Star Rating HHH Duffle Coat 4 N.H. wins €42,515 C — Handicap Rating 130 18/1 HR136 C. McGivern 10.13 (BK) 48L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Watch House Cross 11.2 NAAS 12 NOV 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld/Sft Mr M. J. M. O’Sullivan 12.0 (BK) 19L 6th of 15 to Soul Icon (GB) 10.5 CHELTENHAM 21 OCT 22 hcp hdl (0-140)2m 87yds Gd /Frm 11/1 D.N. Russell 11.3 (BK) 21L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Darver Star 11.13 GAL 5 SEP 22 hdl 2m 5f 87yds Gd

5 FREEDOM TO DREAM (FR) (67)

8 10 11

(151)

46p-07p F Br B g Secret Singer (FR) - Jaka De Thaix (FR) Ben Harvey (3) J B M Michel Bourgneuf Peter Fahey, Kildare T O Paul Leech WHITE, black panel, emerald green & black striped sleeves, emerald green cap, black stars

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good - yielding ground, but that came two years ago. Returns to hurdles after another spell over fences and the eight-year-old arrives with something to prove.

Star Rating HH Freedom To Dream (FR) 1 N.H. win €11,800 C — Handicap Rating 126 17/2 HR125 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 p.u. in race won by Power Of Pause 11.12 LIST 20 SEP 9rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld/Sft 11/2 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 58L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Toss Again 11.12 LIM 25 MAY beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR131 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.13 34L 15th of 16fn, 17rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 10.12 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 3m Yld

38

6 SHADOW RIDER (FR) (29)

Br Ch g Martaline (GB) - Samansonnienne (FR) B E A R L Haras De L’Hotellerie O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap white star

9 10 11

(151)

3-1ppp-3 F Mark Walsh J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 4f on heavy and soft - heavy ground.

Shaped well on his return at Galway when third to Buddy One, who has since franked the form by winning at Cheltenham. Capable of being in the mix.

Star Rating HHHH Shadow Rider (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,750 — Handicap Rating 126 20/1 HR125 M.P. Walsh 10.13 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Buddy One 11.5 GAL 28 OCT 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 200yds Sft 12/1 HR137 L.P. Dempsey 11.4 p.u. in race won by Maskada (FR) 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 22 13rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 2m 3f 160yds Hvy 125/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.12 p.u. in race won by Mighty Potter (FR) 11.12 FAIR 4 DEC 22 10rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 165yds Sft

7 POPOVA (IRE) (36)

6 10 10 (150)

p38513 F Br Ch f Ruler of The World - Meon Mix (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Pier House Stud Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O David Maughan YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. A winner at Listowel on her penultimate start, the ground appeared to be too testing for her at Limerick subsequently Star Rating HHH and it could be a similar story on this occasion.

Popova 2 N.H. wins €17,405 — Handicap Rating 125 4/1 HR125 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 4 3/4L 11L 3rd to Space Tourist 10.9 LIM 21 OCT 6rn hdl Listed 2m 6f 150yds Hvy 17/2 HR118 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 won s/hd 13L from Space Tourist 11.0 and Miss Fourie 10.10 LIST 17 SEP 5rn hdl 2m 4f Gd 100/30 HR120 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 23L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Lady Of The Vale 10.12 BELW 30 AUG hdl 2m 1f 37yds Gd

8 GABBYS CROSS (IRE) (29)

8 10 8

(148)

83u072 F Br B g Frammassone - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J B Mrs P M Grainger Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O R S Brookhouse LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap

Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Boasts a lower hurdles mark and ran with plenty of credit at Galway last time. The extra yardage will suit.

Star Rating HHHH Gabbys Cross 4 N.H. wins €88,205 C — Handicap Rating 123 6/1 HR120 M.P. O’Connor 10.5 3 3/4L 2nd to Buddy One 11.5 GAL 28 OCT 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 200yds Sft 28/1 HR141 P.J. Carberry 10.12 11L 7th of 15fn, 17rn to Desertmore House 10.6 LIST 20 SEP Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Yld/Sft 20/1 HR143 Rachael Blackmore 10.2 22L 12th of 20fn, 22rn to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

9 DOCTOR BROWN BEAR (IRE) (100) 5 10 4

Br B g Estidhkaar - All In Clover B John Foley O Mrs Valerie Courtney BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, black sleeves, black cap

(144)

(TStrap) 44-05-61 F P J O’Hanlon (3) J Eamon Courtney, Kerry T

A hurdles winner over 2m on soft ground. Off the mark at the ninth attempt over timber at Tramore in August having not disgraced himself in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January. The main concern is whether his stamina will last out.

Star Rating HHH Doctor Brown Bear 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 119 4/6Fav HR119 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) won 3 1/4L 3L from Lucky Storm 11.5 and Tullybawn 11.9 TRAM 18 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft J. J. Slevin 11.5 (TS) 14L 6th of 10 to Rock My Way 11.5 CHELTENHAM 28 JAN nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 56yds Sft 7/1 HR121 R.A. Doyle 10.13 (TS) 21L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Foxy Girl (FR) 10.1 LIM 26 DEC 22 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

10 A GREAT VIEW (IRE) (47)

Br B Br g Kayf Tara (GB) - Liss A Chroi B Niall Flynn O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, quartered cap

12 10 2

(CPiece)

(142)

3891p8 F Simon Torrens J Denis W Cullen, Kildare T

Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Veteran performer who was in winning action at Ballinrobe in August, but Star Rating HH struggled since.

A Great View 6 N.H. wins €102,640 C — Handicap Rating 117 25/1 HR118 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.2 (CP) 10L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld 7/2 HR118 M.P. Walsh 10.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Ringdufferin 10.1 GOW 30 SEP 8rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 9/2 HR112 M.P. Walsh 11.5 (CP) won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Mister Beeton 11.9 and Dorans River 10.5 BAL 14 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 157yds Gd/Yld Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Star Shuil B R McCarthy O Ms Olivia Long DARK BLUE, beige braces, beige armlet, striped cap

6 10 1

(141)

3u1-416 F Conor McNamara J E McNamara, Limerick T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. He wasn’t disgraced when sixth at Galway on his latest appearance and he remains unexposed over staying trips.

Star Rating HHH Alpesh Amin 2 N.H. wins €20,650 — Handicap Rating 116 22/1 HR116 C.P. McNamara 10.4 10L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Buddy One 11.5 GAL 28 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 200yds Sft 4/1Fav HR111 M.M. McDonagh 11.0 won nk 4 3/4L from Teescomponentsyess 11.8 and Ballyadam Destiny (GB) 11.3 LIM 30 MAR 11rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 5f Sft 10/1 HR111 C.P. McNamara 10.12 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 9L 4th to Papal Lodge 11.1 THU 13 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 216yds Sft

12 JODY TED (IRE) (35)

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas - Milling Road B Mr Joseph Roche O Mark McDonagh LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star

7 10 0

(140)

p42f21 F Mark McDonagh (3) J Eoin Griffin, Kilkenny T

Won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from soft to soft heavy. Made an excellent start to the campaign over fences at Limerick and connections try to capitalise on his lower hurdles rating.

Star Rating HHH Jody Ted 4 N.H. wins €45,430 — Handicap Rating 114 16/5Fav HR125 M.M. McDonagh 11.7 won 8L 7L from Pats Choice 11.7 and Battle Of Mirbat 11.2 LIM 22 OCT 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f Sft 28/1 HR124 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.3 15L 2nd to Kilcruit 11.12 here 28 APR 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld 14/1 HR124 M.M. McDonagh 10.12 (H) fell in race won by Better Times Ahead 10.0 NAV 20 MAR 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade B 2m 7f 110yds Hvy

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RACE SEVEN

11 ALPESH AMIN (IRE) (29)

CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 4, No. 10. H,T worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 9.

Long Handicap - Jody Ted 9-13 (139) Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Stuzzikini, 5/1 Longhouse Poet, 11/2 The Shunter, 7/1 Popova, 8/1 Gabbys Cross, 10/1 Shadow Rider (FR), Doctor Brown Bear, 12/1 Jody Ted, 16/1 Alpesh Amin, 20/1 Duffle Coat, Freedom To Dream (FR), A Great View 2022 - 1st Shewearsitwell 2nd My Immortal 3rd Captain Conby (6 min. 17.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY STUZZIKINI handled testing conditions well when scoring by 31 lengths at Clonmel and a 9lb rise appears to be more than fair for Gordon Elliott’s gelding. Gabbys Cross (second) and Shadow Rider (third) both ran with a huge amount of credit in a Galway handicap that has already worked out due to the winner going on to claim a good prize at Cheltenham last week. The pair are expected to be in the mix once again, with Jody Ted and Cesarewitch hero The Shunter next best.

WIN: STUZZIKINI

EACH-WAY: GABBYS CROSS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (91 wins from 663 runners, 14%) runs DUFFLE COAT and STUZZIKINI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (28 wins from 121 runners, 23%) runs DUFFLE COAT and STUZZIKINI Weightwatcher: A GREAT VIEW won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 7lb to 117.

Longest Traveller: DOCTOR BROWN BEAR trained by E Courtney, Kerry, 173 miles.

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3.35 The Irish Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €10,500

08

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)

Irish Daily Mirror will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €6195; FOURTH: €525;

SECOND: €2100; FIFTH: €315;

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

THIRD: €1050; SIXTH: €210.

F Form Br Breeding

Two Miles and 190 Yards Start

Alternative Hurdle Course

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 HELICON (IRE) (-)

5 12 0

(168)

Br Ch g Ocovango (GB) - Ellazaria (GB) F Mr F Maguire J B P J Conway Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath T O Mrs P J Conway PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap.

Half-brother to Dixie Lee, won twice in NH Flat races over 2m and twice over hurdles at 2m. Worth a market check on his racecourse debut, for all that others make more appeal on paper.

Star Rating HHH

2 PRENDS GARDE A TOI (FR) (235)

4 12 0

(168)

2 F Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fulgurance Mathan (FR) Mr H C Swan (5) J B E A R L Haras de la Croix Sonnet & Mme Sandra Hosselet Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Finished a good second in a point-to-point at Ballyknock in April and he warrants respect having sold for 155,000 euros later that month. Appears one of the more likely winners and he’s shortlisted.

Star Rating HHHH Prends Garde A Toi (FR) (PtoP) 9/4FF B O’Neill 2nd to D B Cooper BALLYKNOCK 05-APR-23 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

3 RINNASEER KING (IRE) (-)

4 12 0

(168)

Br B g Proclamation - Sweetwater (GER) F Mr A T Feeney (7) J B J Moran Thomas P O’Connor (R), Kerry T O L Power BLACK, yellow cross of lorraine, black cap

Dam won three times over 1m 2f and 2m. This looks a good starting point to his racing career and any market support for the son of Proclamation is worth noting.

Star Rating HH

4 SOIR DE GARDE (FR) (-)

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

5 12 0

(168) F

Mr P W Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Half-brother to State Man, won seven times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 3f including five Grade 1 races. He ticks plenty of the right boxes on his pedigree and merits respect for leading connections.

Star Rating HHHHH

5 THE PASSING WIFE (GB) (21)

Br B g Passing Glance (GB) - Red Wifey B Maurice Linehan O Cant Say No Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, dark blue stars, light blue cap, dark blue diamonds

4 12 0

(168)

14 F Mr D G Lavery J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Far from disgraced on his fourth-placed hurdles bow at Cork earlier this month and he could put that racecourse experience to good use now debuting in a bumper.

Star Rating HHHH The Passing Wife (GB) 11/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 6L 1L 2L 4th to Dee Capo (FR) 11.7 CK 5 NOV 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft (PtoP) 6/1 M J O’Connor won 4L 2L from Long Draw and Clondaw Creed BALLYNOE 26-MAR-23 7r5f Mdn 3m Hvy

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6 ZAMBEZI FLYER (IRE) (-)

Br B g Zambezi Sun (GB) - Letthecasedevelop B Miss M Conheady O James Conheady YELLOW, white star, white cap

5 12 0

(168) F

Mr J Conheady (7) J James Conheady, Clare T

Half-brother to An Forghas, won in NH Flat race at 2m. The leading principals have more obvious claims on paper and the five-year-old may have to settle for a minor role on his racecourse debut.

Star Rating HH

7 BARBIE GIRLZ (IRE) (14)

5

11

7

(161)

0 F Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Pride of The Braid Mr J L Gleeson (5) J B Brucetown Farms Ltd John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford T O David Kiely ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, maroon cap Half-sister to Pulling Stumps, won a NH Flat race at 2m and over hurdles at 3m. Should have learned plenty from her opening bid in a Naas bumper recently. Each-way claims.

Star Rating HHH Barbie Girlz 9/4Fav Mr D. Kiely 11.4 22L 11th of 19 to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 NOV Bumper 2m Sft

8 EABHA ROSE (IRE) (64)

4 11

7

(161)

00 F Br Ch f Valirann (FR) - Barrell Rose Tom Harney (7) J B Michael O’Connor Thomas P O’Connor (R), Kerry T O Thomas P O’Connor RED & WHITE HALVED, sleeves reversed, red & emerald green quartered cap Unplaced on both starts over hurdles where she hasn’t offered much to work with. The four-year-old requires significant improvement now entering bumpers to hold any hope today.

Star Rating H Eabha Rose 250/1 G. Brouder 10.9 last of 15fn, 16rn to Smooth Tom 11.2 LIST 23 SEP mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 150/1 S. O’Callaghan 10.1 (TS) last of 12fn, 14rn to Sherodan 11.12 BAL 14 AUG mdn hdl 2m 143yds Gd/Yld

9 THATS ALL (IRE) (76)

6

Br B f Morpheus (GB) - Aluana B Mrs Claire Doyle O Mrs Claire Doyle RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

(TStrap)

11

7

(161)

00-7-947 F Mr D Doyle (7) J Timothy Doyle, Tipperary T

Yet to place in six starts. The mare hasn’t been devoid of promise in this sphere, although she will need at least a few of the leading fancies to falter in order to capitalise.

Star Rating HH Thats All 66/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.4 22L 7th of 14 to Just For Love 11.9 GAL 11 SEP Bumper 2m 130yds Sft 25/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.0 9L 2 1/2L 10L 4th to Caman Eileen 11.4 TRAM 18 AUG 8rn Bumper 2m Sft 125/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.4 15L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to West End Victory 11.8 THU 23 FEB Bumper 2m 70yds Gd TStrap worn by No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Soir De Garde (FR), 7/4 Prends Garde A Toi (FR), 4/1 The Passing Wife (GB), 14/1 Helicon, 16/1 Barbie Girlz, 50/1 Rinnaseer King, Thats All, 66/1 Zambezi Flyer, 100/1 Eabha Rose 2022 - 1st Cato Capone 2nd Lecky Watson 3rd Bective Bridge (4 min. 15.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY The Passing Wife posted a solid fourth on his racecourse debut over hurdles at Cork earlier this month and that experience should stand Gavin Cromwell’s gelding in good stead on his bumper bow. However, there are two interesting recruits to this sphere in fellow pointer Prends Garde A Toi, who isn’t taken lightly, and SOIR DE GARDE. The latter, a half-brother to five-time Grade 1 winner State Man, ticks plenty of the right boxes and he may have too much class for these rivals.

WIN: SOIR DE GARDE

EACH-WAY: THE PASSING WIFE

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Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 628 runners, 23%) runs SOIR DE GARDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (28 wins from 121 runners, 23%) runs PRENDS GARDE A TOI Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2021 & 2022. The stable runs PRENDS GARDE A TOI today.

Longest Travellers: EABHA ROSE & RINNASEER KING trained by T P O’Connor, Kerry, 173 miles.

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CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 11.40a.m. The Pigsback.com Risk Of Thunder Steeplechase of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Pigsback.com) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325), Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases). About 3 miles. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - to count from 1st May, 2022 Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra; Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra. Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. The timing of this schooling session must be agreed with Punchestown Racecourse. Riders: 1. Persons who hold a Professional Jockeys Licence under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 2. Persons who hold a Category C Permit to Ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 3. Persons who hold a Permit to Ride under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point To Point Races). The IHRB have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2023/2024 Point To Point Season. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350.

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 12.10p.m. The I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle of €14,000 (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Series for future chasers) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €8,400 (Penalty Value: €8,260), Second will receive €2,800, Third will receive €1,400, Fourth will receive €700, Fifth will receive €420, Sixth will receive €280. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run as a two or three yr old under any Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 5 furlongs 210 yards. €126 to enter, €14 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Final of this Series will be held at Fairyhouse in March, 2024. Value to winner: €8260; Second: €2800; Third: €1400; Fourth: €700; Fifth: €420; Sixth: €280.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 12.45p.m. The Fox Valet Retirement Handicap Hurdle of €11,000 (80-116) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-116. About 3 miles 100 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Weights raised by 1lbs. Handicaps calculated 21st November. Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 1.20p.m. The Frontline Security Grabel Mares Hurdle of €25,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Frontline Security) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a Grade 1 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 40 yards. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 11lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st May, 2022 Winner of a Listed hurdle race 4lb extra; Of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra. Of a Grade 2 hurdle race 10lb extra. Allowance - Mares that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2023 allowed 4lb. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 1.55p.m. The BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 2) (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) 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 four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 43 yards. €328.50 to enter, €36.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. 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 6lb extra. Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 10lb extra. Value to winner: €21535; Second: €7300; Third: €3650; Fourth: €1825; Fifth: €1095; Sixth: €730.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 2.30p.m. The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by the Durkan Family) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 150 yards. €600 to enter on November 1st; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by November 21st or €10,000 if entered by November 21st. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 3.00p.m. The Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Pertemps Network Group Ltd) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 3 miles 100 yards. €198 to enter, €22 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. All horses which have been placed in the first four in this race, may be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 14th, 2024.

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: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 3.35p.m. The Irish Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €10,500 (Generously sponsored by Irish Daily Mirror) 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 I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 190 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 22nd November) may also ride in this race. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210.

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