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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

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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

12.00 The William Hill Ireland Rated Novice Steeplechase of €16,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and 43 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €3300; THIRD: €1650; FIRST: €9735; FOURTH: €825; FIFTH: €495; SIXTH: €330.

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O Owner

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(LBS)

1 CAPTAIN CONBY (IRE) (31)

(163)

070123 F Keith Donoghue J E Sheehy, Kilkenny T

Br Ch g Conduit - Viking Gold (GB) B Daniel Doran O O’Reilly Buller Partnership ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, striped cap

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. This represents a drop in grade, having run with credit across the water in the Rising Stars at Wincanton, and he should be thereabouts. Star Rating HHHH Captain Conby 3 N.H. wins €22,715 C Tom Bellamy 11.4 4 1/4L 14L 3rd to Knappers Hill 11.4 WINCANTON 11 NOV 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft 100/30 J.W. Kennedy 11.1 12L 2nd to Sharjah (FR) 11.1 TIPP 1 OCT 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f 20yds Yld/Sft 11/8Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 6 1/2L 4 1/2L from Great Bear (GB) 11.12 and Hope Des Blins (FR) 11.5 KILL 26 AUG 8rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld/Sft

2 ARCTIC BRESIL (GB) (228)

(159)

(TStrap) u2-1-p4 F Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Goldford Stud Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O P G Davies LIGHT BLUE, brown sash, white sleeves, light blue cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on yielding - soft ground. He hasn’t shown much since an impressive debut at Cork last year, but he may be a diﬀerent proposition over the larger obstacles and cannot be ruled out for in-form connections. Star Rating HHH Arctic Bresil (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,375 13/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 11L 6L 4th to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 28 APR 9rn nov.hdl 2m Yld Rachael Blackmore 11.8 p.u. in race won by Tahmuras (FR) 11.8 SANDOWN PARK 7 JAN 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 1m 7f 216yds Sft 11/8 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won 5 1/2L 1 3/4L from Mercurey (FR) 11.12 and Franciscan Rock 11.12 CK 11 DEC 22 22rn mdn hdl 2m 185yds Yld/Sft

3 FIRM FOOTINGS (IRE) (30)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Tempest Belle B Aidan Aherne & Cathal Ennis O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

(159)

316715 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good yielding to soft - heavy. A capable sort with plenty of experience over hurdles and he may make a decent chaser in time. Others are preferred, though. Star Rating HHH Firm Footings 3 N.H. wins €20,945 5/1 HR135 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 12L 5th of 17fn, 19rn to Espanito Bello (FR) 10.10 NAAS 12 NOV Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 3f 200yds Sft 5/1 HR130 J.W. Kennedy 11.9 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Horantzau D’airy (FR) 11.9 and Aime Desjy (FR) 11.9 SLGO 27 OCT 6rn hdl 2m 1f 110yds Sft 17/2 HR130 D.J Gilligan 11.5 32L 7th of 9 to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 28 APR nov.hdl 2m Yld

4 HGRANCA DE THAIX (FR) (66)

Br B g Saddler Maker - Kapica De Thaix (FR) B M Michel Bourgneuf O Barry Connell YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star

(159)

24-313-3 F Michael O’Sullivan J Barry Connell, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. His record of one win in 10 starts does not inspire conﬁdence, but he shaped with promise on his chasing bow at Fairyhouse and should be open to improvement. Star Rating HHH Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080 9/2 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 2L 4 1/4L 3rd to The Big Chap 11.5 FAIR 7 OCT 13rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Sft 9/4Fav HR122 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.3 1 3/4L 10L 3rd to San Salvador 10.10 here 31 DEC 22 19rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 120yds Sft/Hvy 11/8Fav HR107 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.12 won 17L 3/4L from Pats Choice 12.0 and Southerner 10.11 GAL 4 OCT 22 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 19yds Sft

5 JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA (FR) (32)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Rose Chou (FR) B E A R L Haras Du Pecos O Matthew Rogers ORANGE & BLACK DIABOLO, halved sleeves, black star on cap

(TStrap)

(159)

2-52-233 F Ben Harvey (3) J John C McConnell, Meath T

Placed in four hurdle races and a point-to-point from six starts. Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence and seems unlikely to trouble the principals at this level. Star Rating HH Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR) Dylan Johnston 10.11 (TS) nk 10L 3rd to Great Pepper (FR) 11.1 HEXHAM 10 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 28yds Hvy B.W. Harvey 11.0 (TS) 2L 8L 3rd to Ballyporeen 11.12 KELSO 17 APR 14rn nov.hdl 2m 2f 25yds Gd 1/1Fav B.W. Harvey 11.7 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Western Walk 11.7 NAV 4 MAR 10rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Yld

6 PINKERTON (IRE) (18)

Br Br g Ocovango (GB) - Mistress Pope B J Mangan O P L Polly BLACK & RED CHEVRONS, black sleeves, red cap, black star

(TStrap)

(159)

323-033 F D McMenamin J Noel Meade, Meath T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 1m 7f and 2m 1f on good - yielding and soft ground. Both of his chase starts have looked strong contests and if he runs to a similar level, that may be enough to get oﬀ the mark in this sphere. Star Rating HHHHH Pinkerton 2 N.H. wins €17,700 3/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.12 FAIR 24 NOV 10rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Sft/Hvy 5/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Imagine (FR) 11.12 FAIR 7 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 118yds Hvy S. W. Flanagan 11.0 (TS) 8L 10th of 22fn, 24rn to Faivoir (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft

7 SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) (24)

(159)

2-1u244 F Mark Walsh J James Joseph Mangan, Cork T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on yielding ground. His most recent fourth in a high-level novice chase at Navan gives him sound claims, and the fact he was runner-up over C&D in April is another plus. Star Rating HHHH Spillane’s Tower 1 N.H. win €7,375 25/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 10L 4th to Facile Vega 11.12 NAV 18 NOV 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy 7/4Fav M.P. Walsh 11.5 nk hd 6 1/2L 4th to The Big Chap 11.9 GAL 28 OCT 9rn nov.ch 2m 2f 54yds Sft 16/1 HR126 L.P. Dempsey 11.12 2 1/2L 2nd to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 28 APR 9rn nov.hdl 2m Yld TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 5, No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Pinkerton, 7/2 Firm Footings, 9/2 Captain Conby, Spillane’s Tower, 13/2 Hgranca De Thaix (FR), 7/1 Arctic Bresil (GB), 14/1 Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR) 2022 - 1st Marvel De Cerisy 2nd Aarons Day 3rd Gallyhill (5 min. 13.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY SPILLANE’S TOWER had Arctic Bresil and Firm Footings behind him when runner-up in a good novice hurdle at the Festival here and after settling for fourth on his chasing bow at Galway, he occupied the same position in the hot beginners chase won by Facile Vega at Navan. That experience gives him an edge over fencing newcomers Arctic Bresil and Firm Footings, who could still close the gap at least. Captain Conby has claimed minor money in a couple of Graded races, though, and might be the bigger threat.

WIN: SPILLANE’S TOWER

EACH-WAY: ARTIC BRESIL

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (96 wins from 670 runners, 14%) runs FIRM FOOTINGS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs FIRM FOOTINGS Longest Traveller: SPILLANE’S TOWER trained by James Joseph Mangan, 133 miles.

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RACE

12.30 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase of €15,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 150 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €3100; THIRD: €1550; FIRST: €9145; FOURTH: €775; FIFTH: €465; SIXTH: €310.

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1 COOL SURVIVOR (IRE) (17)

(166)

11 12

2-40f24 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

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

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on good and heavy ground. He has adapted well to chasing and, with his stable in such a rich vein of form, he has a live chance of scoring on just his third start over the larger obstacle. Star Rating HHHHH Cool Survivor 2 N.H. wins €23,600 C 8/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 15L 3 1/4L 6L 4th to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 here 25 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft 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

2 EMBASSY GARDENS (GB) (230)

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Adriana des Mottes (FR) B Rowland Crellin O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

11 12

(166)

524-1p6 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. He showed a fair level of ability over hurdles and has the form to figure strongly if he takes to fences at the first time of asking. Star Rating HHHH Embassy Gardens (GB) 2 N.H. wins €15,045 13/2 HR141 D.E. Mullins 11.10 23L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.10 here 26 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 180yds Yld P. Townend 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 5/6Fav P. Townend 11.0 won 35L 10L from Kilbree Warrior 10.7 and Meetingofthewaters 11.0 THU 22 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld

3 GRAND SOIR (FR) (318)

11 12

(166)

77111-7 F Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jeep (FR) Ben Harvey (3) J B Mme Veronique Le Provost John C McConnell, Meath T O Derek Kierans WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars

He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won a novice hurdle at Thurles last December before running well in a Grade 2 at Doncaster when last seen. Noteworthy on his chasing bow. Star Rating HHHH Grand Soir (FR) 3 N.H. wins €24,190 B.W. Harvey 11.0 33L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Maximilian (GER) 11.0 DONCASTER 28 JAN nov.hdl Grade 2 3m 84yds Gd 9/4Fav HR125 S.D. Torrens 12.0 won 2 3/4L nk from Level Neverending 11.6 and Camino Rock (GB) 11.4 THU 18 DEC 22 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld 6/1 HR121 S.D. Torrens 11.10 won 3L 2 1/4L from Another Choice 11.10 and Royal Romeo 11.10 CK 16 OCT 22 7rn nov.hdl 3m 50yds Gd/Yld

4 HUNT MUSEUM (IRE) (14)

Br B g Libertarian (GB) - Lady Derrinlaur B Mr C Hewitt O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

11 12

(166)

0789f F Jody McGarvey J Francis J Flood, Wicklow T

Unplaced in all ﬁve starts. Fell at the fourth fence in a beginners chase on his debut over fences at Tramore last month and, while he is entitled to be wiser, he faces a stiﬀ test again here. Star Rating HHH Hunt Museum 66/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 fell in race won by Leish Oscars Son 11.12 TRAM 28 NOV 15rn beg.ch 2m 5f 100yds Sft 16/1 HR98 M.P. Walsh 11.10 27L 9th of 14fn, 19rn to Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 100/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 47L 8th of 17fn, 19rn to Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

5 LETS GO CHAMP (IRE) (23)

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Dark Mimosa B Eddie O’Donoghue O R S Brookhouse LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, pink star on cap

11 12

(166)

1///-32123 F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good and yielding ground. Ran a blinder when second in a good quality handicap hurdle at the Festival here in April but well held on his chasing debut when last seen, so needs more now. Star Rating HHHH Lets Go Champ 1 N.H. win €5,900 16/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 3 1/4L 21L 3rd to American Mike 11.12 NAV 19 NOV 6rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR125 Rachael Blackmore 10.9 4 1/2L 2nd to Kilbeg King 10.10 here 27 APR 25rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld 4/9Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.4 won 8 1/2L 2L from Kansas City Star 11.1 and Pray Tell 11.4 TIPP 18 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 45yds Yld

6 ONE HORSE ARMY (IRE) (17)

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Corporate Box B Ms Karen Sheehan O Padraig Roche EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap

11 12

(166)

0-08-39p F Aidan Kelly (5) J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Made a mistake early and was eventually pulled up in the same race in which Cool Survivor finished fourth in here last month and he will need to post a significantly better effort to get more involved this time. Star Rating HH One Horse Army 250/1 A.P. Kelly 11.7 p.u. in race won by Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 here 25 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft 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 Probable Starting Prices - 8/11 Embassy Gardens (GB), 5/2 Cool Survivor, 5/1 Grand Soir (FR), 14/1 Lets Go Champ, 66/1 Hunt Museum, 100/1 One Horse Army 2022 - 1st Ramillies 2nd Tenzing 3rd Ballykeel (6 min. 27.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

WIN: COOL SURVIVOR

EACH-WAY: EMBASSY GARDENS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 639 runners, 23%) runs EMBASSY GARDENS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs COOL SURVIVOR Longest Traveller: LETS GO CHAMP trained by Henry De Bromhead, 81 miles.

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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)

RACE TWO

Gordon Elliott can do little wrong at present and looks to have a solid contender in the shapeofCOOLSURVIVOR,whoserespectablefourth-placedﬁnishbehindthehigh-class Gaelic Warrior over 2m3f here last month sets the standard over fences. Willie Mullins has a good line on the worth of the form with Embassy Gardens, whose current hurdles rating of 140 entitles him to the utmost respect on his chasing debut. Lets Go Champ is in the early stages of his development in this discipline and also commands respect.

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RACE

1.00 The William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 56 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €2500; THIRD: €1250; FIRST: €7375; FOURTH: €625; FIFTH: €375; SIXTH: €250.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 BEAU WALKING (IRE) (24)

(166)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Beau Bridget B Ann Potts O Dan Kiely & Chris Dineen RED, white stars, pink sleeves, red stars, white cap, pink stars

11 12

f-233 F Sean O’Keeﬀe J Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T

Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from four starts. Has run well enough in defeat the last twice to be considered for each-way purposes. Star Rating HHH Beau Walking 9/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 4 3/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Stellar Story 11.12 NAV 18 NOV 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 8/11Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Waterford Whispers 11.12 GAL 28 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft (PtoP) 7/1 H C Swan 1/2L 2nd to Nas Na Riogh LISRONAGH 25-MAR-23 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

2 BLIZZARD OF OZ (IRE) (241)

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Deﬁnite Jt B James Hannon O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

11 12

(166)

23-212 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on heavy ground. Second in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April, he is sure to be popular on his seasonal/hurdling debut for powerful connections and a bold bid is expected. Star Rating HHHHH Blizzard Of Oz 1 N.H. win €8,850 Mr P. W. Mullins 11.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Florida Dreams 11.6 AINTREE 15 APR 20rn Bumper 2m 209yds Gd /Sft 5/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 won 3L 7L from Any Road 11.5 and Backtonormal 12.0 CK 23 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy 1/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 6 1/2L 2nd to Captain Cody 11.7 LIM 31 JAN 7rn Bumper 2m Sft

3 CHOSEN WITNESS (IRE) (30)

Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Whatareyousaying B John Dunford (Jnr) O Monabeg Investments Limited DARK BLUE, pink epaulettes, pink cap, dark blue star

11 12

(166)

11-5040 F Danny Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on good and heavy ground. A useful bumper performer, he ran too bad to be true when sent oﬀ odds-on for his hurdling bow last month and is capable of much better. Star Rating HHH Chosen Witness 1 N.H. win €6,195 8/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 41L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Mahon’s Way 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft 16/1 Miss J. Townend 12.0 6L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Ballyburn 12.0 here 27 APR 9rn Bumper 2m 40yds Gd/Yld S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 46L 19th of 21 to A Dream To Share 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

4 KILLANEY KING (IRE) (401)

11 12

(166)

1- F Br Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Liss Na Tintri Rachael Blackmore J B Niall Flynn Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Robcour PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star An easy winner of his sole point-to-point outing 13 months ago and he warrants the utmost respect for leading connections on his NH debut. Star Rating HHHH Killaney King (PtoP) 3/1 P A King won 12L 1L from Quornofamonday and Scandisk Park RATHCANNON 06-NOV-22 8r5f Mdn 3m Sft

5 KINTURK KALANISI (IRE) (213)

Br B g Kalanisi - Dew On The Grass B Mr James Melia O John & Sabrina Daly RED & GREY QUARTERED, grey sleeves, grey spots on cap

11 12

(166)

2 F Kieren Buckley (3) J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Runner-up in a point-to-point in May and the market may prove the best guide to his chances on his debut under NH rules this afternoon. Star Rating HHH Kinturk Kalanisi (PtoP) 6/1 S Connor 2nd to Raceview Road TAYLORSTOWN 13-MAY-23 14r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

6 RAINBOW TRAIL (FR) (33)

Br B g Davidoﬀ (GER) - Amulet (FR) B E A R L Elevage Des Loges O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

11 12

(166)

2-1 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A 220,000-pound purchase after ﬁnishing runner-up in a point last December, he overcame traﬃc problems to land a bumper at Clonmel last month and appears to have a nice future under NH rules. Star Rating HHHH Rainbow Trail (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195 4/1 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.7 won 1 3/4L 2 1/4L from Workinonadream 11.0 and The Story So Far 11.9 CLON 9 NOV 10rn Bumper 2m 80yds Hvy (PtoP) 5/2JFF J J Walsh 2nd to Mint Boy CORBEAGH HOUSE 04-DEC-22 8r7f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

7 WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) (234)

Br B g Atlantic Waves - Misty Native B Martin Cullinane O J Fyﬀe BLACK & PINK DIABOLO, black sleeves, pink cap, black star

11 12

(166)

0 F Ben Harvey (3) J John C McConnell, Meath T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Weakened quickly when well beaten in an Ayr bumper in April and may be best watched for the time being. Star Rating HH Whosmydaddy B.W. Harvey 10.12 59L 10th of 11 to Bumble Bee Bet 10.12 AYR 22 APR Bumper 2m Gd

8 LITTLEBIGGIE (IRE) (182)

(159)

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. A well-held second on his debut under Rules in a Sligo bumper in June and needs to improve for the switch to hurdling to go close. Star Rating HH Littlebiggie 8/1 Conor Clarke 11.4 12L 2nd to Aurora Vega 11.11 SLGO 13 JUN 10rn Bumper 2m 2f Gd (PtoP) 7/1 Ms M O’Sullivan won 7L 5L from Stellar Symphony and Jetaway To Getaway STRADBALLY 16-APR-23 17r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd

9 MEADOW SOPRANO (DEN) (18)

Br Gr f Galiway (GB) - Maternelle (FR) B Jan Olsen og VIP’s O Rockview 119 Partnership WHITE, black hollow box, red armlet, red cap, black spots

(159)

996-790 F Brian Hayes J John C McConnell, Meath T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Fit from a spin on the Flat last month but well beaten on both maiden hurdle outings to date and looks up against it today. Star Rating H Meadow Soprano (DEN) 2 ﬂat wins €3,360.20 100/1 HR60 Siobhan Rutledge 9.3 13L 13th of 14 to Miss Paloma (GB) 9.6 DUN 24 NOV hcp (47-70)1m 2f 150yds Std 33/1 B.W. Harvey 11.2 last of 9 to Reverend Hubert 11.7 DWNP 28 AUG mdn hdl 2m 5f 160yds Gd 18/1 B.W. Harvey 11.4 11L 7th of 11 to Gaye Winnie 10.8 DWNP 13 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Yld Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Blizzard Of Oz, 7/2 Rainbow Trail (FR), 4/1 Killaney King, 11/2 Chosen Witness, 8/1 Beau Walking, 16/1 Kinturk Kalanisi, Littlebiggie, 20/1 Whosmydaddy, 66/1 Meadow Soprano (DEN) No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY An easy point-to-point winner in November last year, Killaney King is very interesting on his hurdling debut, while Rainbow Trail also represents powerful connections and the expensive purchase impressed when landing a Clonmel bumper last month after a troubled passage. However, slight preference is for BLIZZARD OF OZ, who sets the form standard with his second in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in the spring and the Willie Mullins-trained ﬁve-year-old could have a very bright future over obstacles.

WIN: BLIZZARD OF OZ

EACH-WAY: KILLANEY KING

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 639 runners, 23%) runs BLIZZARD OF OZ and CHOSEN WITNESS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs RAINBOW TRAIL Longest Traveller: KILLANEY KING trained by Henry De Bromhead, 81 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

RACE THREE

12 F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Ray Hackett, Tipperary T

Br B f Ask (GB) - Mountain Heather B Siobhan Hogan O Mrs Siobhan Hogan BLACK, yellow sleeves, white & yellow striped cap

GIFT

ONE BIG FINAL AT FESTIVAL 2024

RACE

1.30 The Full Circle Series At Punchestown Festival 2024 Qualiﬁer Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 56 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FIRST: €8850; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

BLACK, white stars

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 DANCING JEREMY (IRE) (62)

8 12 0

(168)

Br Gr g Jeremy (USA) - Cosetta B Walter Zieg O Frank Reynolds

7-242u1 F Donagh Meyler J James Andrew Fahey, Laois T

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. An 8lb rise for an impressive success here last month is bound to make more life diﬃcult, but he should be thereabouts again. Star Rating HHHH Dancing Jeremy 3 N.H. wins €23,305 C — Handicap Rating 116 14/1 HR108 D. Meyler 10.7 won 7 1/2L 1 1/4L from Gaoth Chuil 10.12 and Como Park 10.4 here 11 OCT 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 6/1 HR107 M.M. McDonagh 11.7 u.r. in race won by Cave Court 11.0 LIST 22 SEP 14rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Yld/Sft 100/30 HR107 D. Meyler 11.12 3 1/4L 2nd to Fill The Tank 10.4 LIM 27 JUL 9rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Yld/Sft

2 HOLLOW SOUND (IRE) (270)

Br B Br g Beat Hollow (GB) - Lady Imola B Mrs Margaret Comer O Luke Comer MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

8 12 0

(168)

26p5-2p F Ricky Doyle J Luke Comer, Meath T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over four years ago. He ran well when second here on his penultimate start in February and he looks to have place claims on his return. Star Rating HHH Hollow Sound 1 N.H. win €5,910 — Handicap Rating 116 C .G. O’Dwyer 10.10 p.u. in race won by Iroko (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft 13/2 HR119 R.A. Doyle 11.12 1L 2nd to Senior Chief (GB) 11.12 here 19 FEB 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 50/1 HR119 J.C. Gainford 11.6 10L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Green Glory 10.7 LEP 29 DEC 22 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft

3 MEN OF DREAMS (IRE) (57)

Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Qamarain (USA) B David Halley O Men Of Dreams Partnership EMERALD GREEN, pink hoop, pink armlet, pink star on cap

5 12 0

(168)

0-301p0 F Shane Fitzgerald J J F Levins, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good - yielding ground. Heavy ground does not look ideal, having had largely a summer campaign over hurdle and he was successful at Kilbeggan in June. Star Rating HHH Men Of Dreams 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 116 12/1 HR63 D.W. O’Connor 10.1 (CP) 33L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Lisabetta 8.6 GOW 16 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 1f 100yds Hvy 20/1 HR119 R.A. Doyle 11.12 p.u. in race won by Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.7 KILB 25 AUG 7rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 9/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 won 4 1/2L 3 1/4L from Simpletwistoffaith 11.10 and Chiefs Kingdom 11.12 KILB 4 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 59yds Gd/Yld

4 RING O ROSES (GB) (31)

11 12

(166)

(Hood) 32142 F Br Ch f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Presenting Lisa Rachael Blackmore J B Liz Prowting Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Mrs Liz Prowting ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, yellow cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. A young mare who should be open to plenty more improvement on the step up in trip, having run well at Gowran Park last month over shorter. She could be the one to side with in an open contest. Star Rating HHHHH Ring O Roses (GB) 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 114 4/1 HR111 M.P. O’Connor 11.1 2 1/2L 2nd to Me Wee Bonnie Lass 10.13 GOW 11 NOV 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 2/1Fav HR111 Rachael Blackmore 10.9 s/hd 1L 3 3/4L 4th to Royal Eagle 11.12 TIPP 1 OCT 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 5/6Fav Rachael Blackmore 10.11 won 3L 8L from The Last Mardi 11.7 and Estepona Sun (GB) 11.7 BAL 30 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 40yds Gd

5 LAZER WOLF (IRE) (26)

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

11 10

(164)

344432 F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Placed in two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and two point-to-points from nine starts. He shaped as though he would relish going back up in trip when keeping on in second here over shorter last month. Remains winless in seven starts, though. Star Rating HHHH Lazer Wolf — Handicap Rating 112 13/2 HR109 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 1 1/2L 2nd to Miss Pronunciation 11.9 here 16 NOV 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft 15/2 K.E Buckley 11.1 1/2L 17L 3rd to Redstone 11.4 FAIR 2 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 5/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 2 3/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Killeemore Lad 10.13 KILB 12 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld

6 LUDUS (GB) (257)

4 11 10

(164)

051-204 F Br B g New Approach - Comeback Queen (GB) Jack Kennedy J B Kingwood Stud Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Aidan J Ryan BLACK & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, black armlet, black & yellow striped cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. A capable sort on his day and he was runner-up here in January, but he hasn’t shown much since and this is his ﬁrst run since March. Star Rating HHH Ludus (GB) 1 ﬂat win €3,535.70 1 N.H. win €7,375 — Handicap Rating 112 4/1 HR112 D.J Gilligan 9.11 5 1/2L 9 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Nucky Johnson 11.4 NAAS 30 MAR 9rn nov.hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft J.C. Gainford 10.4 11L 12th of 20fn, 21rn to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.6 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Sft 13/8Fav HR109 D.N. Russell 11.5 2 1/2L 2nd to Theonewedreamof 10.2 here 30 JAN 9rn hcp hdl 2m Sft

7 SONNY MAY (IRE) (17)

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

(163)

0056-30 F Sean O’Keeﬀe J Denis Hickey (R), Wexford T

Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Never landed a blow on his latest start here and faces another stiﬀ task in this company, despite stepping back up in trip possibly being a plus. Star Rating HH Sonny May — Handicap Rating 111 13/2 HR112 J.J. Slevin 11.2 (TS) 53L last of 10 to Yeats Star 11.12 here 25 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 160yds Sft 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

8 PRIORY PARK (IRE) (16)

Br B g Dylan Thomas - Final Episode B Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

(161)

7293pp F Mark McDonagh (3) J E J O’Grady, Tipperary T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. He hasn’t shown enough in recent starts to be worthy of serious consideration and others are preferred. Star Rating HH Priory Park 2 N.H. wins €15,340 — Handicap Rating 109 66/1 HR109 K.E Buckley 11.9 p.u. in race won by Meetingofthewaters 11.12 CK 26 NOV 14rn beg.ch 2m 5f Sft 28/1 HR112 J.S. McGarvey 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Watch The Weather (GB) 11.8 TIPP 6 JUL 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR110 A.P. Kelly 11.8 (V) 10L 1/2L 3rd to Sphagnum 11.8 DWNP 17 JUN 6rn beg.ch 2m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft

9 PRIVILEGE (GB) (174)

(161)

Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts. Has shown very little in recent starts and may need to drop further in grade for him to go close in this sphere. Star Rating HH Privilege (GB) 1 ﬂat win €8,850 — Handicap Rating 109 7/1 HR113 A.P. Kelly 11.8 (BK) 41L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Bowmore 11.4 WEX 21 JUN mdn hdl 2m 150yds Gd 28/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 3 1/4L 4 3/4L 15L 4th to Absurde (FR) 11.4 KILL 15 MAY 7rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 50/1 HR116 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.7 p.u. in race won by Ballybawn Belter 11.1 here 26 APR 25rn hcp hdl (95-123)2m 3f 180yds Yld

10 BYNX (IRE) (26)

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

11 4

(158)

025685 F Mr D Doyle (7) J Martin Hassett (R), Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Her most recent eﬀort over shorter here wasn’t without promise and the way she kept on suggested that going back up in distance may suit. Star Rating HHH Bynx 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 106 16/1 HR106 Mr P.A. King 11.1 7L 5th of 16 to Miss Pronunciation 11.9 here 16 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft 12/1 HR107 B. Hayes 10.11 11L 8th of 12 to Dragon’s Pass 10.1 THU 2 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 106yds Sft 13/2 HR108 D. King 11.11 9 3/4L 6th of 10 to Costanuci 11.3 CLON 28 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 181yds Sft

11 DOWNTHEREFORDANCIN (GB) (25) 4 11

Br B g Passing Glance (GB) - Tanwir (GB) B The Batsford Stud O MMW Racing Syndicate BLACK, light blue spots, light blue sleeves, light blue spots on cap

(157)

(CPiece) 054029 F Conor Stone-Walsh (5) J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Disappointed on his latest start at Cheltenham, but he is better judged on his penultimate eﬀort here when runner-up in October oﬀ a 4lb lower mark. Each-way claims. Star Rating HHH Downtherefordancin (GB) — Handicap Rating 105 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 (CP) 14L 9th of 17 to Impose Toi (FR) 11.12 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV hcp hdl (0-125)2m 87yds Gd /Sft 12/1 HR101 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 1/2L 2nd to Irish Envoy 11.7 here 10 OCT 22rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld 7/1 HR102 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 17L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Golden Sandbanks (GB) 11.11 SLGO 10 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 185yds Yld

12 PETIT KING (FR) (35)

Br B g Creachadoir - Petite Speciale (USA) B Jean-Pierre Leseigneur O Edward Cawley YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

(157)

6-04355 F Phillip Enright J Edward Cawley, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from 11 starts. Does not inspire much conﬁdence on what he has shown this season, but returning to the smaller obstacles could aid his cause. Star Rating HH Petit King (FR) — Handicap Rating 105 16/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 47L last of 5fn, 10rn to Potters Party 11.12 FAIR 7 NOV beg.ch 3m 122yds Hvy 14/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 (H) 47L last of 5fn, 6rn to Deons Diamond 10.5 SLGO 27 SEP beg.ch 2m 5f 47yds Sft 18/1 HR105 P.T. Enright 10.8 16L 4L 3rd to Kilbree Warrior 10.7 FAIR 9 APR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld

RACE FOUR

2-0-9p45 F Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Two Days In Paris (FR) Kevin Sexton J B Two Days In Paris Partnership Peter Fahey, Kildare T O The Adders Partnership YELLOW, light blue hollow box, check sleeves & cap

13 AMERICAN MONEY (IRE) (26)

(156)

615p02 F Br B g Westerner (GB) - Floating Euro Kieren Buckley (3) J B R Guiry Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare T O Iona Winning Syndicate YELLOW, emerald green hoop, yellow sleeves, emerald green diamond on cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. A winner here in January and looks a key player on the back of a highly-encouraging second at this venue last month. The drop in trip should not inconvenience and he is entitled to go close again. Star Rating HHHH American Money 1 N.H. win €6,195 C — Handicap Rating 104 9/1 HR101 K.E Buckley 11.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Hunting Brook 11.0 here 16 NOV 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 175yds Sft 10/1 HR102 K.E Buckley 11.4 29L 10th of 16fn, 19rn to Miss Tempo 11.7 TIPP 4 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)3m 60yds Gd/Yld 8/1 HR102 R.A. Doyle 11.7 p.u. in race won by Ardera Ru 11.3 GOW 11 MAR 20rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft/Hvy

14 DRAGON’S PASS (IRE) (19)

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Little Left Girl B P E I Newell O Exors of the Late P E I Newell DARK BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, quartered cap

(155)

524217 F Danny Gilligan (5) J Mrs Denise Foster, Meath T

She has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Her most recent eﬀort at Thurles was too bad to be true, having shown excellent form at the same track and at Sligo previous to that. Would be a player if back on song. Star Rating HHH Dragon’s Pass 3 N.H. wins €17,765 — Handicap Rating 103 9/1 HR103 Sam Ewing 11.8 23L 7th of 12fn, 15rn to Ragin Cajun 10.13 THU 23 NOV hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 138yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR97 Sam Ewing 10.1 (TS) won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Costanuci 10.9 and Mitiva (FR) 10.4 THU 2 NOV 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 106yds Sft 7/1 HR94 K.E Buckley 11.3 (TS) nk 2nd to Sittingonthefence 11.1 SLGO 23 AUG 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 141yds Gd

15 LODILOMOCO (IRE) (23)

5 10 8

Br B f Arcadio (GER) - Eye And Ear B T Nolan & L Tucker O Lorcan Higgins PURPLE, emerald green spots, purple cap, black star

(148)

10-0940 F Jody McGarvey J Denis W Cullen, Kildare T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Her best eﬀort in this sphere was here in June, but her most recent start at Navan leaves a lot to be desired and she has plenty of questions to answer at this level. Star Rating HH Lodilomoco 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 96 22/1 HR97 S.D. Torrens 11.9 36L 10th of 20fn, 22rn to St Denis’s Well 10.2 NAV 19 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m Sft/Hvy 18/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 9L 3/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Arctic Fly 11.7 here 11 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 16/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 27L 9th of 15 to Ballystone 11.4 BAL 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 40yds Gd

16 GREENHILL DAMSEL (IRE) (31)

8 10 4

(144)

u400-f3 F Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Greenhill Millie J J Slevin J B Thomas C O’Neill Garrett James Power, Kilkenny T O Killtippford Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, yellow hollow box, royal blue & white striped sleeves, black & yellow striped cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. She remains on a mark just 3lb above her last success, and an encouraging placed eﬀort at Gowran Park last month gives the eight-year-old something to build on. Star Rating HHH Greenhill Damsel 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 92 14/1 HR92 R. Deegan 11.11 2 1/4L 9L 3rd to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV 20rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 8/1 HR92 J.C. Gainford 11.11 fell in race won by Hutchie 11.6 GAL 11 SEP 17rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 55yds Sft 28/1 HR96 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.1 77L last of 18 to Highland Penny 11.7 LIST 18 SEP 22 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd

17 MORRICONE (IRE) (26)

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

6 10 3

(143)

(CPiece) s-02154 F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Ray Hackett, Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. An eye-catcher when running on late from oﬀ the pace behind the reopposing Lazer Wolf (second) here last month, and should relish going back up in distance on his second start for new connections. Star Rating HHHH Morricone 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 91 9/1 HR90 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.4 1 1/2L 2L 3L 4th to Miss Pronunciation 11.9 here 16 NOV 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft Daniel Mullins 10.12 47L 5th of 9 to Classic Concorde 10.11 BANGOR-ON-DEE 4 OCT hcp hdl (0-120)2m 7f 7yds Sft 5/2Fav HR82 D.E. Mullins 11.1 won 6L 1 3/4L from Cullenwaine 11.3 and Chancer Dancer 10.8 DWNP 15 SEP 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Sft

18 DOLLY WATKINS (IRE) (26)

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

4 10 0

(140)

590 F Simon Torrens J Aidan Anthony Howard, Kildare T

Unplaced in all three starts and has shown little promise. She remains the least exposed in the ﬁeld, though, and a mark of 87 on her handicap debut could prove workable for this ﬁlly. Star Rating HHH Dolly Watkins — Handicap Rating 87 200/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 65L 14th of 18fn, 22rn to It’s For Me (FR) 11.12 here 16 NOV mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 50/1 S.D. Torrens 11.1 21L 9th of 16 to Lake Winnipesaukee 11.12 ROS 8 AUG mdn hdl 2m 3f 185yds Yld 66/1 S.D. Torrens 11.0 10L 5th of 16 to Shajak 11.7 LIM 27 JUL mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft CPiece worn by No. 11, No. 17. Hood worn by No. 4. Long Handicap - Dolly Watkins 9-13 (139) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Dancing Jeremy, 5/1 Ring O Roses (GB), 13/2 Lazer Wolf, Ludus (GB), 8/1 American Money, 10/1 Morricone, 12/1 Hollow Sound, Downtherefordancin (GB), 16/1 Men Of Dreams, Bynx, Dragon’s Pass, 20/1 Greenhill Damsel, Dolly Watkins, 25/1 Sonny May, Priory Park, Privilege (GB), Petit King (FR), 33/1 Lodilomoco 2022 - 1st Old Soul 2nd Ballyglass Beauty 3rd Rebellious Gale (6 min. 22.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY The Henry De Bromhead stable has had a ﬁne start to the season and RING O ROSES looks just the type to improve for stepping up in trip after an encouraging second over shorter at Gowran Park last month. A 3lb rise for that eﬀort seems manageable and she can get the better of recent course second American Money and Dancing Jeremy, who could hardly have been more impressive when winning from the front here in October. Lazer Wolf (second) had the eye-catching Morricone (fourth) behind when runner-up at this track last month, and both are likely to be thereabouts again.

WIN: RING O ROSES

EACH-WAY: AMERICAN MONEY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK eading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (96 wins from 670 runners, 14%) runs LUDUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs LUDUS Longest Traveller: SONNY MAY trained by Denis Hickey, 72 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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2ND

4TH

Regardless of their actual date of birth (or foaling to use a racing term), all thoroughbred racehorses in the Northern hemisphere share the same birthday - 1st January. In the Southern hemisphere all horses share 1st August due to the fact that the seasons are reversed.

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.

RACE FOUR

DID YOU KNOW

RACE

2.00 The William Hill Epic Value Mares Novice Hurdle of €23,500 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 56 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €13865; SECOND: €4700; THIRD: €2350; FOURTH: €1175; FIFTH: €705; SIXTH: €470.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 A PENNY A HUNDRED (FR) (52)

4 10 11

(151)

Br B f Jukebox Jury - One Day More B Mme Jacky Mullins O Brendan T O’Sullivan ORANGE, emerald green star, black sleeves, orange & emerald green striped cap

11 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good and heavy ground. Showed a good level of ability to score on his hurdles debut at Limerick and created the impression that she has plenty more to give. Star Rating HHHH A Penny A Hundred (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,865 4/6Fav P. Townend 11.0 won 3 3/4L 5 1/2L from Cut The Rope (FR) 11.7 and So They Tell Me 11.7 LIM 21 OCT 18rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 11/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.3 won 5 1/2L 6 1/2L from Hypersonic Missile 11.3 and Mount Frisco 11.5 SLGO 23 AUG 7rn Bumper 2m 2f 109yds Gd

2 BANNTOWN GIRL (IRE) (32)

8 10 11

(151)

(C,T) 173512 F Br Ch f Stowaway (GB) - Rinnce Moll Danny Mullins J B Mr B Hutchinson Stephen Gerard Carey (R), Kildare T O B Hutchinson BLACK, orange cross of lorraine, white sleeves, orange cap

She has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good yielding to yielding - soft. Won over 2m here on her penultimate start and lost very little in defeat in a Grade 3 at Down Royal last time. A big player here. Star Rating HHHH Banntown Girl 3 N.H. wins €22,420 C — Handicap Rating 132 8/1 HR127 D.E. Mullins 10.10 (CP) (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 10.10 DRYL 10 NOV 12rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 3/1 HR116 Mr R. James 11.5 (CP) (TS) won 19L 1 3/4L from First Dare 10.11 and Angelsworknovrtime 10.1 here 11 OCT 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 3/1Fav HR117 Miss J. Townend 11.10 (CP) 10L 5th of 11 to First Dare 10.9 NAV 16 SEP Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 120yds Yld

3 JETARA (IRE) (18)

5 10 11

(151)

2-20p81 F Br B f Walk In The Park - Jelan Sean O’Keeﬀe J B Gerard M McGrath Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T O G McGrath ORANGE, black star , black & orange hooped sleeves, orange cap, black star

She has won a hurdle race and two NH ﬂat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good yielding to soft - heavy. Ran out an easy winner of a mares maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and faced much tougher tests before that, so commands respect. Star Rating HHHH Jetara 3 N.H. wins €34,220 — Handicap Rating 130 4/7Fav HR130 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 won 16L 17L from Notkeepinyagoing 11.4 and Stormalong 11.2 FAIR 24 NOV 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 55yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR130 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.10 45L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 10.10 DRYL 10 NOV nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 18/1 HR130 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.5 p.u. in race won by Ashroe Diamond 11.5 FAIR 9 APR 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f 100yds Yld

4 MAYOR’S WALK (IRE) (30)

4 10 11

(151)

(Hood) 112 F Br B f Walk In The Park - Hell Cat Maggie Rachael Blackmore J B Mr K D Cotter Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Stephen E McCarthy WHITE & ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED, royal blue seams on sleeves, check cap

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground. She is still of very low mileage and, having shown plenty of promise when racing with a hood applied the last twice, she is likely to have more to give, too. Commands respect. Star Rating HHHH Mayor’s Walk 1 N.H. win €8,260 5/1 Rachael Blackmore 10.13 (H) 3L 2nd to Smooth Tom 11.1 NAAS 12 NOV 6rn nov.hdl 2m Sft 5/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (H) won 6 1/2L 3 1/2L from Rebel Treaty 11.7 and Silent Approach 11.4 LIST 18 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd (PtoP) 7/2 B O’Neill won 3/4L from Jasette D’irlande (FR) and Kilbarry Saint (FR) LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 12r9f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

5 MEL MONROE (IRE) (23)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Laciarash B Seamus Murphy O KTDA Racing BLACK, white sash, white sleeves, black stars, black cap, white star

5 10 11

(151)

124-122 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on yielding - soft ground. Has fared well since her return to action and she could be hard to beat if she replicates the form of her good second in the Monksﬁeld at Navan last time. Star Rating HHHHH Mel Monroe 1 N.H. win €7,670 — Handicap Rating 126 11/2 Sam Ewing 10.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Croke Park 11.0 NAV 19 NOV 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Sean Bowen 10.12 2L 2nd to Encanto Bruno 11.5 CHELTENHAM 27 OCT 9rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 200yds Gd 4/7Fav D.J Gilligan 10.6 won 13L 3 3/4L from Howaya C D And E 11.7 and Angelsworknovrtime 10.6 DWNP 17 JUN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld/Sft

6 MOUNT SINAI (IRE) (47)

Br Gr f Mount Nelson (GB) - Sigh of Relief B W P Mullins O The Triple Lock Partnership DARK GREEN, white triple diamond, halved sleeves, white star on cap

5 10 11

(151)

331 F Michael O’Sullivan J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A half-sister to Seabank Bistro, a 2m3f hurdle winner for this yard, Willie Mullins has done well with other horses from her lineage and he placed her to good eﬀect when successful at Clonmel in October. This demands more but, given her connections, she cannot be ruled out. Star Rating HHHH Mount Sinai 1 N.H. win €7,670 3/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.7 won 4 1/4L s/hd from Roccos Inspiration 11.7 and Lucky Viv 11.7 CLON 26 OCT 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Hvy 5/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Springs A Girl 11.2 LIST 22 SEP 9rn Bumper 2m Yld/Sft4/9Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to I Am Shadow 11.6 SLGO 10 AUG 10rn Bumper 2m 2f 54yds Yld

7 PASTORALE (FR) (30)

4 10 11

(151)

p-15 F Br Gr f Pastorius (GER) - Maladiva (FR) Darragh O’Keeﬀe J B S A R L Haras du Fougeray de la Ferronniere et de Mirande Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Pimlico Racing Ireland BEIGE, purple sleeves, beige cap

A winner of a chase at 2m 1f on heavy in France prior to joining Henry De Bromhead, she should be wiser for her hurdles bow last month and, while this requires a step forward, she wasn’t beaten far despite ﬁnishing sixth. She may have more to oﬀer. Star Rating HHHH Pastorale (FR) 1 N.H. win €9,200 50/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 6 3/4L 5th of 6 to Smooth Tom 11.1 NAAS 12 NOV nov.hdl 2m Sft Pierre-Alfred Grondin 10.1 won 4 1/2L 6L from Japelou Deciergues (FR) 11.0 and Jus De Coco (FR) 10.1 PAU 9 JAN 7rn chse 2m 1f Gd /Sft L. Suisse 10.10 p.u. in race won by Joue Le Jeu (FR) 10.10 PAU 27 DEC 22 15rn hdl 2m 1f 110yds Sft C,T worn by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Jetara, 3/1 A Penny A Hundred (FR), 7/2 Mount Sinai, 5/1 Banntown Girl, 6/1 Mel Monroe, 8/1 Mayor’s Walk, 50/1 Pastorale (FR) 2022 - 1st Saylavee 2nd Bella Scintilla 3rd Harmonya Maker (5 min. 13.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY This has all the hallmarks of a good quality renewal, as the likes of the unbeaten A Penny A Hundred, progressive Banntown Girl and consistent Jetara all have plenty to oﬀer. However, MEL MONROE, a commendable second in the Monksﬁeld at Navan last time, has performed admirably in defeat in the face of two stern tests so far this season, and can make it third-time lucky with the trip and ground both looking ideal.

WIN: MEL MONROE

EACH-WAY: JETARA

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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RACE FIVE

Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 639 runners, 23%) runs A PENNY A HUNDRED and MOUNT SINAI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs MEL MONROE Longest Traveller: MAYOR’S WALK trained by Henry De Bromhead, 81 miles.

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RACE

2.30 The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Hurdle of €14,000

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and 170 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €2800; THIRD: €1400; FIRST: €8260; FOURTH: €700; FIFTH: €420; SIXTH: €280.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

Form

NO HORSE

1 ACTION MOTION (IRE) (11)

Br Gr g Gutaifan - Portico (GB) B Coole House Farm O Premier Racing Club ROYAL BLUE, royal blue cap, yellow star

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

4 11 12

(166)

(C,T)

508785 F Daniel King (3) J Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Returns to hurdling after some moderate eﬀorts at Dundalk and he appears to have plenty on his plate today. Star Rating HH Action Motion 1 N.H. win €7,375 — Handicap Rating 113 14/1 HR56 S.D. Bowen 9.4 (CP) 5 1/4L 5th of 14 to Rhythm And Tyne 9.8 DUN 1 DEC hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 11/1 HR58 S.D. Bowen 9.10 (CP) 8 1/4L 8th of 13 to Sioux Princess (GB) 9.3 DUN 17 NOV hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 28/1 HR60 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 8 1/4L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Bright N Shine 9.3 DUN 8 NOV hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std

2 ELIXIR D’AINAY (FR) (1372)

Br Ch g Muhtathir (GB) - Perle Du Bocage (FR) B M Stephane Milaveau O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

11 12

(166)

1/-21-25f//- F Mark Walsh J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 1m 4f and 2m 3f on good and soft - heavy ground. Once a smart novice who hasn’t been seen since falling when running a big race in the Supreme at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. It’s hard to know what to expect today, but he must be considered very closely. Star Rating HHHH Elixir D’ainay (FR) 1 ﬂat win €17,000 1 N.H. win €7,978.50 M.P. Walsh 11.7 fell in race won by Shishkin 11.7 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 20 15rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 3/1 HR146 M.P. Walsh 11.10 6L 5th of 8 to Latest Exhibition 11.10 LEP 1 FEB 20 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f Yld 8/1 M.P. Walsh 11.10 3 1/2L 2nd to Envoi Allen (FR) 11.10 NAAS 5 JAN 20 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Gd/Yld

3 MICRO MANAGE (IRE) (559)

Br Ch g Rip Van Winkle - Lillebonne (FR) B J Connolly O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited WHITE & DARK GREEN DIABOLO, quartered cap

11 12

(166)

221775- F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on good ground. Showed promise over hurdles in early 2022 and he is very interesting on his return from a layoﬀ. Star Rating HHHH Micro Manage 3 ﬂat wins €28,575 1 N.H. win €6,490 7/1 HR97 R.L. Moore 9.9 8 1/2L 5th of 13 to Earl Of Tyrone 8.13 CUR 1 JUN 22 Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 20/1 HR99 S. Foley 9.7 13L 7th of 12 to Raise You 9.7 CUR 21 MAY 22 Listed 1m 4f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR131 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 25L 7th of 9 to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 here 29 APR 22 nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld

4 TACTICAL AFFAIR (FR) (16)

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Codrina (FR) B M Gheorghe Codre O Caldwell Construction Ltd RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap

4 11

(163)

531 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Having shown ability in bumpers, he made a winning hurdling debut over 2m at Cork last month and, while chasing may eventually be his game, he looks set to make another bold bid today. Star Rating HHHHH Tactical Affair (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,375 5/2 J.C. Gainford 11.7 won s/hd 1L from Picture Of You (FR) 10.11 and Maxi Mac Gold (FR) 11.7 CK 26 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 9/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.5 4 1/2L ns 3rd to Butcher Hollow 11.3 GAL 28 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m 90yds Sft 15/2 Mr J.J. Codd 11.6 13L 5th of 16 to Predators Gold (FR) 11.6 here 25 APR Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

5 CRUISIN SUSAN (IRE) (14)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Taleia (GER) B Grove View Stud Limited O Mrs Anna Berry LIGHT BLUE, light blue cap, pink star

(159)

485343 F Mr J P Berry (7) J J A Berry, Wexford T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Made the frame in a 2m 5f handicap at Tramore last month but this is tougher and the drop in trip is a concern. Star Rating HH Cruisin Susan 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR90 Mr J.P. Berry 11.2 3/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.6 TRAM 28 NOV 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR91 Mr J.P. Berry 11.4 3 1/4L 5L 4 3/4L 4th to Jeriko De Baune (FR) 11.5 WEX 17 NOV 8rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 28/1 HR91 Mr J.P. Berry 10.6 12L 17L 3rd to Absolute Notions 11.1 FAIR 7 NOV 3rn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Hvy

6 WHIMSY (GB) (12)

4 10 10 (150)

808523 F Br Ch f Charming Thought (GB) - Cape Victoria (GB) James O’Sullivan (3) J B Kingsclere Stud Anthony McCann, Monaghan T O Miss Rita Shah BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.

Placed in two hurdle races from two starts. She has run well in defeat on both outings over hurdles to date and gets plenty of weight from the boys today. Dangerous to dismiss. Star Rating HHH Whimsy (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €11,507.10 10/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.11 3 1/2L hd 3rd to Lombron (FR) 10.13 THU 30 NOV 16rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 40/1 A.P. Heskin 11.3 4 1/2L 2nd to Alvaniy 11.12 GAL 11 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Sft Callum Hutchinson 9.5 24L 5th of 6 to Age of Sail (GB) 9.11 GOODWOOD 9 JUN hcp (56-75)1m 3f 218yds Gd /Frm C,T worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Elixir D’ainay (FR), 11/4 Micro Manage, 3/1 Tactical Aﬀair (FR), 4/1 Whimsy (GB), 20/1 Action Motion, 33/1 Cruisin Susan 2022 - 1st Tax For Max (GER) 2nd Falcon Eight 3rd Rowdy Romeo (4 min. 9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY The market may prove informative with regards to the chances of the Willie Mullinstrained duo, with Micro Manage and Elixir D’Ainay both returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The latter mixed it with the best novices around in early 2020 and could be a cut above these if picking up where he left oﬀ, but the vote goes to the match-ﬁt TACTICAL AFFAIR. Gordon Elliott’s four-year-old only just hung on to make a successful hurdling bow at Cork 16 days ago but has scope for plenty of improvement and represents an in-form yard.

WIN: TACTICAL AFFAIR

EACH-WAY: MICRO MANAGE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (147 wins from 639 runners, 23%) runs ELIXIR D’AINAY and MICRO MANAGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs TACTICAL AFFAIR Longest Traveller: ACTION MOTION trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, 72 miles.

RACE RESULTS DISTANCE

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3.00 The William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Hurdle of 10,500 (80-102)

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 194 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €2100; THIRD: €1050; FIRST: €6195; FOURTH: €525; FIFTH: €315; SIXTH: €210.

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 TOM KELLY (IRE) (40)

6 12 0

(168)

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

Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Yet to show enough to be worthy of serious consideration and others are preferred for win purposes. Star Rating HH Tom Kelly — Handicap Rating 102 20/1 L. Quinlan 10.13 38L 7th of 9 to Lecky Watson 11.4 THU 2 NOV mdn hdl 2m 7f Sft 16/1 L. Quinlan 11.7 4 1/4L 3/4L 20L 4th to Antrim Coast 11.12 here 10 OCT 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 10/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 1/2L 13L 4 1/2L 4th to Free Flowing 11.5 GAL 3 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy

2 LIZLUCKY (IRE) (19)

Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Thunder Belle B Leo Mccormack O L P McCormack YELLOW, emerald green epaulettes, halved sleeves, yellow cap

11 13

(167)

(TStrap) 34-2785 F Michael O’Sullivan J Patrick T Foley, Carlow T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and soft - heavy ground. The fact she has won on heavy ground is a big plus and her most recent eﬀort on her return at Thurles wasn’t without encouragement, so she could have place claims. Star Rating HHH Lizlucky 2 N.H. wins €12,980 C — Handicap Rating 101 20/1 HR102 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.7 (TS) 13L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Ragin Cajun 10.13 THU 23 NOV hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 138yds Yld/Sft 11/2 HR103 M.M. McDonagh 11.3 (TS) 13L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Killinure Lass 10.9 THU 18 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 49yds Sft 13/2 HR104 P.T. Enright 11.4 (TS) 11L 7th of 15 to Gaoth Chuil 11.2 LEP 5 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

3 NO FUSSING (IRE) (54)

Br B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Scenic Bay B Mrs Claire Doyle O Mrs Claire Doyle RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

11 13

(167)

044753 F Mr D Doyle (7) J Timothy Doyle, Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. She seems to have improved with each start of late and her most recent eﬀort at Thurles, when third over further, gives her solid claims at this level. Star Rating HHH No Fussing 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 101 8/1 HR101 Mr D. Doyle 11.6 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to More Info 11.11 THU 19 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Sft 12/1 HR102 Mr D. Doyle 11.1 9 3/4L 5th of 10 to Costanuci 11.3 CLON 28 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 181yds Sft 10/1 HR103 Mr D. Doyle 11.1 23L 7th of 8fn, 11rn to Costanuci 10.10 LIST 17 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd

4 STORM MAHLER (IRE) (47)

11 13

(167)

213106 F Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Bell Walks Dawn Conor McNamara J B Robert O’Callaghan E McNamara, Limerick T O Michael Hannon EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, white & emerald green hooped sleeves, emerald green cap

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on yielding and heavy ground. He has shown very little since winning at Ballinrobe at August, and he appears to have plenty on in this company. Star Rating HH Storm Mahler 2 N.H. wins €12,390 — Handicap Rating 101 3/1 HR102 C.P. McNamara 10.5 39L last of 6fn, 7rn to Castle Field Boy 11.5 CLON 26 OCT Ext hcp hdl 3m 37yds Hvy 9/1 HR102 C.P. McNamara 11.7 last of 12fn, 13rn to Cozone (GB) 11.4 LIST 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Yld 100/30Fav HR95 C.P. McNamara 12.0 won 1L 1L from Port Rashid 11.9 and That’s About Right 11.5 BAL 28 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Yld

5 OUNCE OF GOLD (IRE) (88)

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Golden Mole B Miss Philippa Baird O Richard Brady ROYAL BLUE, orange panel, orange cap

11 12

(166)

f0852p F Sarah Kavanagh (7) J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. That record doesn’t inspire much conﬁdence, but his once placed eﬀort was here on his penultimate start in June. Heavy ground does not look ideal and he seem unlikely to trouble the principals. Star Rating HH Ounce Of Gold — Handicap Rating 100 16/1 HR101 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.3 p.u. in race won by Dorans River 11.1 BAL 15 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 5f 181yds Yld 40/1 HR95 P.J. Carberry 10.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Mister Beeton 10.10 here 11 JUN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 140yds Gd/Yld 200/1 Sarah Kavanagh 10.11 21L 5th of 13 to What Path (FR) 11.12 TIPP 18 MAY mdn hdl 3m Gd/Yld

6 COLLEEN DANU (IRE) (19)

Br B f Milan (GB) - Colleen Donnoige B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler O Relwal Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, orange hollow box, orange diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap

4 11 11

(165)

935200 F Tom Harney (7) J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Placed in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race from eight starts. Never landed a blow on her two most recent outing, but she remains unexposed after just three runs in this sphere and her second at Fairyhouse in October was one to note. Star Rating HHH Colleen Danu — Handicap Rating 99 11/1 R.J. Condon 10.7 (BK) 40L 11th of 14 to Mollys Glory 11.7 THU 23 NOV mdn hdl 2m 7f Yld/Sft 11/1 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.0 27L 13th of 16 to Magical Annie 10.13 GAL 29 OCT Bumper 2m 11yds Hvy 22/1 T.P. Harney 10.4 6 1/2L 2nd to Miss Oreo 10.6 FAIR 7 OCT 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft

7 KILN TIME (IRE) (14)

Br B g Leading Light - Sweet Kiln B Mrs Phyllis Bowe O John P Bowe RED, emerald green sash & sleeves, black cap

(160)

p00/-212 F Brian Hayes J Michael J Bowe (R), Kilkenny T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Has been in terriﬁc form this season since returning from a long absence, and heavy ground should be no issue as he looks to make it two wins in his last three starts. Star Rating HHHH Kiln Time 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 94 11/2 HR92 B. Hayes 11.11 3/4L 2nd to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.6 TRAM 28 NOV 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR86 B. Hayes 11.5 won 1 1/4L 7L from We’llgowats 11.6 and Man River 10.12 WEX 17 NOV 10rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 25/1 HR85 B. Hayes 11.7 7 1/2L 2nd to Duffys Getaway 11.2 FAIR 7 NOV 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 165yds Hvy

8 JOHNNY CAKES (FR) (25)

Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Anita D’airy (FR) B S C E A De La Vallee De L’Orne O Joseph Duke ROYAL BLUE & ORANGE CHEVRONS, royal blue cap, white star

4 11 4

(158)

0006 F P J O’Hanlon (3) J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

Yet to place in four starts. Had shown very little before a bit more encouragement at Wexford last month when keeping on from oﬀ the pace over shorter. A mark of 92 may not be the worst on his handicap debut and he could have place claims. Star Rating HH Johnny Cakes (FR) — Handicap Rating 92 250/1 S.D. Torrens 10.13 23L 6th of 8fn, 12rn to Sportinthepark 10.13 WEX 17 NOV mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 300/1 C. Owens 11.0 65L 17th of 18 to Dee Capo (FR) 11.7 CK 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 250/1 E. Walsh 11.4 68L last of 17fn, 18rn to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.0 LIM 21 OCT mdn hdl 2m Hvy

9 MERRY MOVES (IRE) (18)

(157)

(C,T) 167003 F Br B Br f Sholokhov - Memorys of Madness Ben Harvey (3) J B Leonard H MacMahon Mrs Grainne M O’Connor (R), Galway T O Leonard MacMahon YELLOW, red diamond, black cap, yellow star

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 6f and 3m on soft and yielding - soft ground. An eight-year-old who bounced back to form with a solid placed eﬀort at Fairyhouse last month and she is likely to enter the reckoning once more. Star Rating HHHH Merry Moves 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 91 12/1 HR91 Mr J.G. Murphy 11.5 (CP) (TS) 3L 6L 3rd to Danny The Fence 11.4 FAIR 24 NOV 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 110yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR93 P.J. Cawley 11.5 (TS) 79L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Shotgun Jack 10.13 GAL 28 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)3m Sft 22/1 HR93 D. Moloney 10.12 (TS) 37L 13th of 14 to More Info 11.11 THU 19 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Sft

10 SARAH’S SOLDIER (IRE) (26)

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

(156)

p63066 F Richard Condon (5) J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Placed in a hurdle race from 12 starts. It is difficult to build a case for him on the form he has shown of late and he also has it to prove on heavy ground. Star Rating HH Sarah’s Soldier — Handicap Rating 90 25/1 HR90 R.J. Condon 10.11 10L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Hunting Brook 11.0 here 16 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 175yds Sft 16/1 HR91 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (BK) 19L 6th of 16fn, 17rn to Spring Street 11.1 DRYL 1 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd/Yld 11/2 HR91 D.E. Mullins 11.10 (BK) 80L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to My Friend The Wind 11.11 BAL 28 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Yld Br B g Getaway (GER) - Duffys Hall B Mrs Kathleen Duff O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

(C,T)

(155)

574401 F Simon Torrens J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

Successful in a hurdle race on heavy ground. Similar to his stable, this son of Getaway was in top form when getting oﬀ the mark in comfortable fashion at Fairyhouse last month and a 9lb rise may not be enough to prevent him going in again. Star Rating HHHHH Duffys Getaway 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 89 4/1 HR80 S.D. Torrens 11.2 (CP) (TS) won 7 1/2L 4L from Kiln Time 11.7 and Mahler Appeal 11.10 FAIR 7 NOV 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 165yds Hvy 5/1 HR80 S.D. Torrens 10.13 (CP) (TS) 52L 12th of 14fn, 17rn to Walk In Time 10.11 TIPP 6 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld 4/1 HR81 S.D. Torrens 11.0 (CP) 5L 11L 4 1/2L 4th to Iridescent 11.7 BAL 30 MAY 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 13yds Gd

12 SPICE DIVA (IRE) (32)

Br B f Arcadio (GER) - Ned’s Joy B Mr D Laverty & Mr A Kingham O Dr J Syndicate BLACK, red cross of lorraine, red stars on sleeves, red star on cap

(155)

31535u F Mr S Connor (7) J S R B Crawford, Antrim T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Can be forgiven for unseating her rider last time (was hampered by a faller) and she had previously looked progressive. Open to improvement on her handicap debut and she’s respected from a workable mark. Star Rating HHH Spice Diva — Handicap Rating 89 9/1 HR89 Mr S. Connor 10.8 u.r. in race won by Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 14/1 J.J. Slevin 10.13 16L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Iriskana (FR) 10.8 ROS 25 SEP mdn hdl 2m 4f 105yds Sft 8/1 J.J. Slevin 10.13 2 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Gaye Winnie 10.8 DWNP 13 AUG 11rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Yld

RACE SEVEN

11 DUFFYS GETAWAY (IRE) (35)

13 TRUE OR FALSE (IRE) (12)

(155)

(CPiece) 235895 F Br B f Leading Light - False Note Mark McDonagh (3) J B Diarmuid Forde & Donal O’Brien D McNamara (R), Clare T O Glorious Galway Syndicate EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, dark blue & yellow check sleeves, emerald green & white hooped cap

Placed in two chases and two point-to-points from 15 starts. Boasts plenty of experience between the ﬂags and is respected coming into this on the back of her best eﬀort yet over hurdles. This does demand more but she is not without hope. Star Rating HHH True Or False — Handicap Rating 89 80/1 B.W. Harvey 10.10 35L 5th of 9fn, 13rn to Fun Fun Fun 11.7 THU 30 NOV mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 50/1 M.M. McDonagh 10.8 65L 9th of 12fn, 15rn to Miss Oreo 10.6 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft 50/1 B.W. Harvey 11.2 51L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Meyo (GB) 11.5 LIST 17 SEP mdn hdl 3m Gd

14 ELLA ROSE (IRE) (31)

Br B f Leading Light - Boro Time B Mrs R McCarthy O Alan Condon RED & WHITE CHECK, white sleeves, white star on cap

11 0

(154)

000702 F Niall Prendergast (7) J D E Prendergast (R), Tipperary T

Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Belied her starting price when second of 20 in a mares handicap at Gowran Park last month but needs to prove that wasn’t just a one-oﬀ performance. She would be in with a chance with a repeat performance. Star Rating HHHH Ella Rose — Handicap Rating 88 40/1 HR85 N.T. Prendergast 10.11 2 1/4L 2nd to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV 20rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 100/1 HR89 N.T. Prendergast 10.2 45L 14th of 16fn, 18rn to Park Of Kings 11.9 here 10 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)2m 140yds Yld 40/1 HR92 N.T. Prendergast 10.4 27L 7th of 9 to Emancipator 11.2 GOW 29 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 70yds Sft/Hvy

15 I’M FOR HOME (IRE) (32)

Br Ch g Altruistic - Rosshill Opera B Eamonn Hogan O Philip White ROYAL BLUE, orange cap

11 0

(154)

570088 F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J R K Watson, Armagh T

Yet to place in eight starts. Notably registered his highest ﬁnishing potion when tried in a bumper on his racecourse debut here last November but his hurdles form has been ordinary so far. However, he’s unexposed in handicaps and could feasibly do better. Star Rating HHH I’m For Home — Handicap Rating 88 80/1 HR89 D. Meyler 11.1 14L 8th of 14fn, 19rn to Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 28/1 HR91 A.P. Heskin 11.10 (H) 67L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Morricone 11.1 DWNP 15 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Sft 150/1 P.T. Smithers 11.5 (H) 67L 16th of 19fn, 24rn to Canal End 11.12 FAIR 8 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

16 MAHLER APPEAL (IRE) (35)

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Murphys Appeal B T Drought O Fiddlersgreen Syndicate EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, red cap, yellow star

(CPiece)

11 0

(154)

223393 F Danny Mullins J Garrett James Power, Kilkenny T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Yet to win under Rules but he seemed to appreciate being sent back over hurdles when third of 15 at Fairyhouse last month and a repeat of that level of performance would see him go close here. Star Rating HHHH Mahler Appeal — Handicap Rating 88 5/1 HR88 D.E. Mullins 11.10 (CP) 7 1/2L 4L 3rd to Duffys Getaway 11.2 FAIR 7 NOV 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 165yds Hvy 5/1 HR89 S.W. Flanagan 10.10 (CP) 30L last of 9fn, 11rn to Positive Thinker 11.6 TIPP 18 APR hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld 100/30 HR89 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.13 (CP) 1 1/4L 5L 3rd to Stolen Moment 11.5 WEX 31 MAR 11rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f 100yds Hvy

17 ELLE DORADO ROCK (IRE) (226)

Br B g Fascinating Rock - Elle Dorado (GB) B Mr John Breslin O John Breslin & Mike Larkin EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots

5 10 13

(TStrap)

(153)

098-p25 F Phillip Enright J A J Martin, Meath T

Yet to place in seven starts over hurdles. Ran twice on the Flat after being pulled up in an attritional event over 3m on soft at Fairyhouse in January. He has been out of action since April and others have the advantage of more recent runs. Star Rating HHH Elle Dorado Rock — Handicap Rating 87 9/2 HR54 Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 (TS) 7L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Nostra Casa 9.6 SLGO 30 APR hcp (47-65)1m 5f 29yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR50 C.T. Keane 9.1 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Striking (FR) 9.4 GOW 19 APR 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 5f 160yds Yld 4/1 HR89 P.T. Enright 11.4 p.u. in race won by Cher Why Not 11.0 FAIR 1 JAN 17rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 165yds Sft

18 OUR JERVIS (IRE) (32)

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Lady Bishop B Berry Farms O Michael J Lynch RED & BLACK QUARTERED, striped sleeves, quartered cap

6 10 13

(153)

(TStrap) 9805p0 F Jody McGarvey J Noel C Kelly, Derry T

Yet to place in ten starts. Holds experience of the hustle and bustle of these large-ﬁeld handicaps and certainly possess the ability to hold his own. One to note in the betting on his ﬁrst visit to this venue since he switched to racing under Rules. Star Rating HHH Our Jervis — Handicap Rating 87 50/1 HR88 J.S. McGarvey 11.0 (TS) 37L 10th of 14fn, 19rn to Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 16/1 HR88 C.J. Orr 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ceanndana 11.7 DWNP 13 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 170yds Gd 25/1 HR88 Mr O. McGill 11.4 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 5th of 15 to Susie Miller 11.11 DWNP 17 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 60yds Yld/Sft

19 SEANGOELL (IRE) (250)

Br B f Gold Well (GB) - Christdalo B Rose Devitt O John Devitt ORANGE, black star, black stars on sleeves, orange cap

9 10 13

(153)

(C,T) 2-75864 F Robbie Geoghegan (7) J Norman Lee, Galway T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 6f and 3m on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Suited by the forecast going and contested a Grade 3 novice chase two starts ago, so could be worth a second look in this company. Star Rating HHHH Seangoell 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 87 13/8Fav HR87 T. Joseph Kelly 9.7 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 14L nk 4th to Lizrona 11.1 CLON 6 APR 7rn hcp chse 2m 6f 169yds Hvy 150/1 HR87 J.J. Slevin 10.7 (CP) (TS) 19L last of 6 to Thedevilscoachman 11.6 LIM 26 MAR nov.ch Grade 3 3m 120yds Sft 5/1 HR89 J.J. Slevin 10.9 (CP) (TS) 24L 8th of 10fn, 13rn to Routine Excellence 11.12 THU 18 MAR hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f 118yds Sft

20 WANCHU BACH (IRE) (686)

8 10 11

Br B g Oscar - I’ll Takeher Bach B Colman O’Flynn Jnr O Martin O’Sullivan ROYAL BLUE, white armlet, quartered cap

(151)

0683-p0- F Donagh Meyler J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Placed in a chase from nine starts. Never really got going during his time with Joseph O’Brien and hasn’t threatened to break his maiden since. He will need a lot to go his way as he reverts to hurdles on his debut for another new yard. Star Rating HH Wanchu Bach — Handicap Rating 85 40/1 HR87 D. Meyler 11.6 51L last of 14fn, 16rn to Mr Bercow 11.10 DRYL 25 JAN 22 hcp chse (0-95)2m 4f Yld 20/1 HR87 D. Meyler 10.13 p.u. in race won by Routine Excellence 11.0 NAV 22 JAN 22 22rn hcp chse (0-102)3m Yld 150/1 D. Meyler 12.0 4L 69L 3rd to Buddy Rich 12.0 NAV 7 NOV 21 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd

21 WELL LOVED (IRE) (52)

6 10 9

Br B f Well Chosen (GB) - Auntie Babs B Mr Fionan O’Driscoll O F O’Driscoll YELLOW, royal blue star, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap

(149)

(TStrap) 607f37 F Conor Stone-Walsh (5) J Liz Doyle, Wexford T

Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Has hinted at ability in this discipline and she is entitled to have beneﬁtted from the run when she returned to action at Limerick in October. She just got tired near the ﬁnish that day and may do better here. Star Rating HHH Well Loved — Handicap Rating 83 11/2 HR84 T.P. Harney 10.10 (TS) 18L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Ishan (FR) 11.10 LIM 21 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Hvy 17/2 HR84 S.W. Flanagan 11.3 (TS) 1/2L 13L 3rd to Early Arrival 11.3 TRAM 16 APR 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 70yds Sft 80/1 HR84 R. Deegan 10.10 (TS) fell in race won by Miss Tempo 11.7 NAAS 30 MAR 23rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f 190yds Yld/Sft

22 OLDTOWN TO EMLY (IRE) (21)

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Up The Girls B Mr Kevin Heﬀernan O Thomas Heﬀernan ROYAL BLUE, orange disc & sleeves, red & white striped cap

5 10 6

(146)

67p074 F Tom Kelly (7) J K A Heﬀernan (R), Galway T

Yet to place in seven starts. Arrives on the back of his best eﬀort over hurdles yet, when he managed a respectable fourth-placed ﬁnish at Limerick last month. This is more demanding but he cannot be ruled out under a light weight, with a 7lb claimer booked. Star Rating HHHH Oldtown To Emly — Handicap Rating 80 14/1 HR80 T. Joseph Kelly 10.9 1 3/4L 8 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Cosmo Renfro 11.4 LIM 21 NOV 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Hvy 28/1 HR82 A.P. Kelly 10.10 (TS) 32L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Ivane (FR) 10.12 GAL 3 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 160yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR85 K.E Buckley 11.1 21L 11th of 14fn, 17rn to Hutchie 11.6 GAL 11 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 55yds Sft

RESERVES

23 MADE IN THE WOODS (IRE) (47)

Br Br g Virtual (GB) - Black Dot Com B Declan McDonagh O Jackpot Racing Syndicate WHITE, red diamond, black halved sleeves, red cap

6 10 6

(Hood)

(146)

221470 F J

Norman Lee, Galway T

A winner of a chase at 3m on soft ground. Has achieved more over fences than he has over hurdles and would be hard to recommend switching back to smaller obstacles if he gets a run. First reserve. Star Rating HH Made In The Woods 1 N.H. win €6,785 — Handicap Rating 80 10/1 HR96 J.J. Slevin 11.1 (H) 34L 10th of 11 to Midnight It Is (GB) 11.9 CLON 26 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 63yds Hvy 11/8Fav HR80 G.B. Noonan 10.8 (H) 44L 7th of 11fn, 14rn to Brucejack 11.6 BAL 14 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 22yds Sft 7/2 HR96 G.B. Noonan 11.6 (H) 1 1/4L 5L 1/2L 4th to Stolen Moment 11.5 WEX 31 MAR 11rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f 100yds Hvy

24 MILITARY HILL (IRE) (32)

Br B g Majestic Missile - Grateful Thanks (FR) B Highfort Stud O R K Watson BLUE, green slvs., black cap.

10 10 6

(146)

p-9056u F J

R K Watson, Armagh T

C,T worn by No. 9, No. 11, No. 19. CPiece worn by No. 13, No. 16. Hood worn by No. 23. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 17, No. 18, No. 21. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Duﬀys Getaway, 5/1 Kiln Time, 8/1 Merry Moves, 10/1 No Fussing, Ella Rose, Mahler Appeal, 14/1 Lizlucky, 16/1 Spice Diva, Seangoell, 20/1 Storm Mahler, Ounce Of Gold, Colleen Danu, Johnny Cakes (FR), Sarah’s Soldier, Well Loved, Oldtown To Emly, 25/1 Tom Kelly, True Or False, Elle Dorado Rock, 50/1 I’m For Home, Our Jervis, Wanchu Bach No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY It is diﬃcult to look past DUFFYS GETAWAY, who was an impressive winner on his return over slightly further at Fairyhouse last month. The six-year-old has similar conditions again, and he can overcome a 9lb rise, while upholding form with the progressive Kiln Time (second), who has won at Wexford and been second at Tramore since. Merry Moves bounced back to form with a solid placed eﬀort at Fairyhouse last month and she also needs considering. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Lizlucky, Mahler Appeal and No Fussing.

WIN: DUFFYS GETAWAY

EACH-WAY: KILN TIME

RACE SEVEN

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over four years ago. Endured a torrid passage before unseating his rider at the last at Down Royal 32 days ago. Remains on the same mark and has a stiﬀ task ahead if granted a run. Star Rating HH Military Hill 4 ﬂat wins €22,463.60 1 N.H. win €7,683 — Handicap Rating 80 100/1 HR80 D. Robinson 10.6 u.r. in race won by Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 25/1 HR80 A.P. Heskin 10.13 (CP) 30L 6th of 7fn, 10rn to Moneynabane 11.4 DWNP 6 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 110yds Sft 25/1 HR81 C.P. McNamara 10.1 52L 5th of 6 to Fill The Tank 10.7 ROS 25 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)3m 109yds Sft

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): P Roche (7 wins from 82 runners, 9%) runs WANCHU BACH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P J Rothwell (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs DUFFYS GETAWAY and JOHNNY CAKES Longest Traveller: SPICE DIVA trained by S R B Crawford, 140 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

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4TH

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

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!

BETTING EXPLAINED

The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake. Another common bet is each-way. This is effectively two bets in one. One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows: All races of less than 5 runners – win only All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2 All other races of more than 8 runners – 1/5, 1,2,3 Handicaps of 12-15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3 Handicaps of more than 15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3,4

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RACE

3.30 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €15,000 ITBA

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

Working for Irish Breeders

Two Miles and 170 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FIRST: €8850; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300.

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O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

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NO HORSE

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1 A TIPP FOR GOLD (IRE) (40) €25,000 4 12 0

(168)

9 F Br B g Westerner (GB) - A Tipp For Rosie Mr P W Mullins J B Sarah & James Fenlon Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny T O Ms Margaret Mullins & F W Healy ROYAL BLUE, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, red star Trailed Slieve Carran (second) and Seatoit (fourth) when well beaten in a Thurles bumper on his racecourse debut last month and needs to leave that eﬀort well behind if he’s to go close today. Star Rating HH A Tipp For Gold 8/1 Miss A. Hourigan 11.7 25L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Cola Blaze 10.10 THU 2 NOV Bumper 2m 13yds Sft

2 KISH BANK (IRE) (23) €26,000

Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Surtee du Berlais B W & J Flood O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

4 12 0

(168)

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

Dam won four times over hurdles between 2m and 3m. Looked a nice sort when running away with a point-to-point last month and could take some stopping on his NH debut for powerful connections. Star Rating HHHHH Kish Bank (PtoP) 6/4FF H C Swan won 30L 12L from Copper Jack and Duffry Sea TINAHELY 19-NOV-23 8r3f Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

3 SEATOIT (IRE) (40) €24,000

Br B g Aﬃnisea - Saratogane (FR) B Ronnie O’Neill O Promising Silver Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, yellow sash, royal blue & white hooped cap

4 12 0

(168)

4 F Mr D Doyle (7) J E McNamara, Limerick T

Dam won three times over hurdles between 2m 3f and 2m 6f and in NH ﬂat race at 1m 5f. Far from disgraced when fourth on debut at Thurles last month, but has just over a couple of lengths to ﬁnd with the reopposing Slieve Carran (second) on that form. Star Rating HHH Seatoit 12/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.7 6L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Cola Blaze 10.10 THU 2 NOV 11rn Bumper 2m 13yds Sft

4 JASSUR DES BROSSES (FR) (45) €17,000 4

Br B g Magneticjim - Tikida (FR) B M Pierre Lecoq & M Pierre Fertillet O Ms Margaret Mullins ROYAL BLUE, yellow sleeves, dark blue cap, emerald green diamond

11 12

(166)

9 F Mr T Hamilton J Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny T

Dam unraced. Failed to beat a rival home when making his debut at Galway in October and he is likely to be available at long odds today as a result. Star Rating H Jassur Des Brosses (FR) 14/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.3 25L last of 9 to Butcher Hollow 11.3 GAL 28 OCT Bumper 2m 90yds Sft

5 SLIEVE CARRAN (IRE) (40) €9,000 4 11 10

Br B g Aﬃnisea - Vertical Limit B Ronnie O’Neill O L P McCormack YELLOW, emerald green epaulettes, halved sleeves, yellow cap

(164)

(Hood) 4162 F Mr Pat Taaﬀe (7) J Patrick T Foley, Carlow T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Had a couple of these behind when runner-up at Thurles last month and further improvement could be on the cards. Star Rating HHH Slieve Carran 16/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.3 (H) 6L 2nd to Cola Blaze 10.10 THU 2 NOV 11rn Bumper 2m 13yds Sft 12/1 Mr A. Harvey 11.6 17L 6th of 14 to The Busy Fool 11.7 THU 19 OCT Bumper 1m 7f 202yds Sft (PtoP) 4/1 E Mahon won 5L nk from Jeu Des Champs (FR) and Joystick (FR) QUAKERSTOWN 09-APR-23 7r5f Mdn 3m Yld

6 UFOURIA (IRE) (52) €20,000

(159)

2 F Br B f Vadamos (FR) - The Real Thing ITBA Mr B O’Neill J B Barry Judge O Philip Byrne & Mrs Deirdre A Kelly & J R Brennan Paul Nolan, Wexford T LIGHT BLUE, dark blue hoop, white sleeves, dark blue diabolo, white & dark blue quartered cap Working for Irish Breeders

Half-sister to Dancing Cosmos, won four times at 1m and 1m 1f. Chased home a smart sort (won a Listed race since) on her racecourse debut at Limerick and she is entitled to come on for that experience. Star Rating HHHH Ufouria 12/1 C.D Smithers 10.11 8 1/2L 2nd to Only By Night 11.4 LIM 21 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m Hvy

7 ROYAL CAVE (IRE) (44) €3,000

4 11

(157)

(CPiece) 6435 F Br B f Court Cave - St Maxime ITBA Mr A Harvey (7) J B Ms Clare O’Brien Christopher David Timmons (R), Meath T O Royal Racing Club EMERALD GREEN, yellow epaulettes, striped sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green diamond Working for Irish Breeders

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from four starts. Has shown signs of ability and she has place claims on the formbook, but more is needed in order to land this contest. Star Rating HHH Royal Cave 25/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.12 9L 5th of 16 to Magical Annie 10.13 GAL 29 OCT Bumper 2m 11yds Hvy 16/1 Mr A. Harvey 10.9 3 3/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to Arctic Gale 11.11 FAIR 7 OCT 8rn Bumper 2m Sft 14/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.3 1 1/4L 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Fleur In The Park 11.3 ROS 25 SEP 8rn Bumper 1m 7f 195yds Sft

8 WEARONTHEGOLD (IRE) (-) €3,000 5

Br B f Milan (GB) - Swiss Bliss B Mrs Martina Doran O Mrs Siobhain Fahey WHITE, emerald green stars, white sleeves, quartered cap

11 3?+2 (157)

ITBA

Working for Irish Breeders

Mr A P Fahey (7) J P G Fahey, Kildare T

Half-sister to D B Cooper, won in a point-to-point race at 3m. Having her ﬁrst taste of competitive racecourse action today and she will do well to go close in this company. Star Rating HH CPiece worn by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - Evens Kish Bank, 3/1 Ufouria, 15/2 Royal Cave, 8/1 Slieve Carran, 12/1 Seatoit, 14/1 A Tipp For Gold, 16/1 Wearonthegold, 25/1 Jassur Des Brosses (FR) ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight 2022 - 1st Slade Steel 2nd Captain Cody 3rd Blizzard Of Oz (4 min. 23 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY KISH BANK’s dam was a useful hurdler and this four-year-old could be pretty decent himself judged on his facile success between the ﬂags last month. Gordon Elliott’s charge is likely to be a warm order on his debut under Rules and looks the one to beat, although Ufouria may be no pushover. She ran up to the highly-promising Only By Night on her debut at Limerick in October and Paul Nolan’s mare gets a handy 7lb from the selection. Slieve Carran had Seatoit (fourth) and A Tipp For Gold (ninth) in arrears when second at Thurles last month and could prove best of the remainder.

WIN: KISH BANK

EACH-WAY: UFOURIA

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (96 wins from 670 runners, 14%) runs KISH BANK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs KISH BANK Longest Traveller: SEATOIT trained by E McNamara 127 miles.

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CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 12.00p.m. The William Hill Ireland Rated Novice Steeplechase of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) 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. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 135 or less (also open to horses that at entry are rated 135 or less in hurdle races). About 2 miles 43 yards. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases; 7lb extra Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 135 or less at time of entry. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 135 or less at time of entry. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 12.30p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase of €15,500 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145) Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 150 yards. €139.50 to enter, €15.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 1.00p.m. The William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) 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 five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 1.30p.m. The Full Circle Series At Punchestown Festival 2024 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Punchestown Racecourse) (A race in the Full Circle Series) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap hurdle for three years old and upwards (116 = 12st). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €135 to enter, €15 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 finish in the first six in this race may be eligible to enter The Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about two miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 30th, 2024. Balloting for The Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 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 7th December. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 2.00p.m. The William Hill Epic Value Mares Novice Hurdle of €23,500 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €14,100 (Penalty Value: €13,865) Second will receive €4,700, Third will receive €2,350, Fourth will receive €1,175, Fifth will receive €705, Sixth will receive €470. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 56 yards. €211.50 to enter, €23.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 11lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of a Grade 2 hurdle race 10lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra. Value to winner: €13865; Second: €4700; Third: €2350; Fourth: €1175; Fifth: €705; Sixth: €470 SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 2.30p.m. The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Hurdle of €14,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) 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 four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race. About 2 miles 170 yards. €126 to enter, €14 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Allowance - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2023 allowed 3lb. Value to winner: €8260; Second: €2800; Third: €1400; Fourth: €700; Fifth: €420; Sixth: €280 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 3.00p.m. The William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Hurdle of €10,500 (80-102) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195) Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 194 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 7th December. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 3.30p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €15,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,500)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. 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 that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €30,000 at any time. About 2 miles 170 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €20,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €10,000 allowed 4lb. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once) (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry) Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2015 British Pound €1.29; 2016 British Pound €1.35; 2017 British Pound €1.18; 2018 British Pound €1.14; 2019 British Pound €1.11; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19; 2023 British Pound €1.12. (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Sales) (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme) (The owner of an Irishbred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE

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