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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

12.45 The Download The New Tote App Beginners Steeplechase of €13,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 173 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €7670 SECOND: €2600 THIRD: €1300 FOURTH: €650 FIFTH: €390 SIXTH: €260

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 DIGBY (IRE) (38)

(166)

Br B g Tobougg - Calissee (FR) B Mrs P J Conway O Mrs P J Conway PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap.

11 12

f-37322 F Michael O’Sullivan J Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath T

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Posted a good eﬀort at Thurles last time and has to be considered. Star Rating HHHH Digby 3 N.H. wins €26,255 4/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 9 1/2L 2nd to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.12 THU 23 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld 7/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 5L 2nd to Flanking Maneuver 11.12 FAIR 7 OCT 8rn beg.ch 2m 5f 110yds Sft 11/2 HR126 C.D. Maxwell 11.0 (CP) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Tullybeg 11.0 DRYL 1 SEP 6rn hdl 3m Gd/Yld

2 FAKIERA (FR) (22)

Br B Br g Cokoriko (FR) - Stella D’engilbert (FR) B M Philippe Achard O Mrs Martina Griﬃn EMERALD GREEN, white chevron, white cap

(B,T)

11 12

(166)

4-20pp6 F Ricky Doyle J Eoin Griﬃn, Kilkenny T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Will ﬁnd this easier than Navan on his latest outing and could have a say. Star Rating HHHH Fakiera (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,125 — Handicap Rating 128 18/1 HR129 R.A. Doyle 10.5 (BK) (TS) 28L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Embittered 10.6 NAV 9 DEC hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 4f 100yds Hvy 12/1 HR131 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.1 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Malina Girl 11.3 DWNP 2 APR 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Sft Mr D. G. Lavery 11.7 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Gaillard du Mesnil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 10rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m 5f 201yds Sft

3 HUNT MUSEUM (IRE) (19)

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

11 12

(166)

0789f5 F Jody McGarvey J Francis J Flood, Wicklow T

Yet to place in six starts. Has failed to ﬁre so far in his career and he faces another stiﬀ task, so it may be best to look elsewhere. Star Rating H Hunt Museum 250/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 96L 5th of 6 to Embassy Gardens (GB) 11.12 here 12 DEC beg.ch 2m 7f 150yds Hvy 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

4 KLARC KENT (FR) (349)

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Kryptonie (FR) B Mme Sylvie Crepin Berard & M Laurent Berard O Colm O’Connell ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, white sleeves, royal blue & yellow striped cap

11 12

(166)

341p-6 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Failed to score in two hurdles attempts, but he could prove a diﬀerent proposition over fences. Star Rating HHHH Klarc Kent (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900 5/1 P. Townend 11.12 48L last of 6fn, 10rn to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.12 here 16 JAN mdn hdl 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 P. Townend 11.12 p.u. in race won by Kilbree Warrior 10.6 FAIR 21 DEC 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft 100/30 Miss J. Townend 11.9 won 4 1/4L 12L from Suain Na Draoicht 11.7 and Telecon (GB) 11.9 CLON 22 MAR 22 8rn Bumper 2m 2f 112yds Sft

5 MONTY’S STAR (IRE) (29)

11 12

(166)

2-4-21p3 F Br B g Walk In The Park - Tempest Belle Rachael Blackmore J B Aidan Aherne Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Barry Maloney MAROON, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Made a highly encouraging debut over fences and, with normal improvement, he should be bang there. Star Rating HHHH Monty’s Star 1 N.H. win €20,650 10/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Corbetts Cross 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC 13rn beg.ch 2m 5f 110yds Sft S. W. Flanagan 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 7/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 won 1/2L 1L from Hiddenvalley Lake 11.6 and Search For Glory 11.0 CLON 16 FEB 5rn nov.hdl Grade 3 3m Sft

6 THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) (29)

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Belon Breeze B Roland Rothwell O McNeill Family,Patrick & Scott Bryceland ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, maroon sleeves & cap

11 12

(166)

32-1562 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 3f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Had Monty’s Star over two lengths behind when a close second at Fairyhouse and could conﬁrm that form to take this. Star Rating HHHHH Three Card Brag 3 N.H. wins €27,435 7/4Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.12 3/4L 2nd to Corbetts Cross 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC 13rn beg.ch 2m 5f 110yds Sft 9/4 HR138 A.P. Heskin 11.12 16L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Sandor Clegane 11.10 here 26 APR nov.hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld A. P. Heskin 11.7 6L 5th of 9fn, 20rn to Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

7 MIGHTY MO MISSOURI (IRE) (24)

4 11 4

(158)

(V,T) 13897f F Conor Smithers (7) J Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on yielding ground. He will need to ﬁnd a big chunk of improvement if he is to have a say in this contest. Star Rating HH Mighty Mo Missouri 1 N.H. win €5,900 12/1 C.D Smithers 10.13 (BK) (TS) fell in race won by Henn See (FR) 11.12 CLON 7 DEC 8rn beg.ch 2m 180yds Hvy 15/2 C.D Smithers 10.11 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 11 to The King Of Prs 11.12 WEX 17 NOV beg.ch 2m Hvy 33/1 HR114 C.D Smithers 10.8 (CP) (TS) 10L 9th of 16fn, 19rn to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld B,T worn by No. 2. V,T worn by No. 7. Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Three Card Brag, 11/4 Monty’s Star, 9/2 Digby, 13/2 Fakiera (FR), 7/1 Klarc Kent (FR), 20/1 Mighty Mo Missouri, 150/1 Hunt Museum 2022 - 1st Must Be Obeyed 2nd Shantreusse 3rd Mahler Mission (6 min. 31.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY THREE CARD BRAG (second) had Monty’s Star (third) behind at Fairyhouse earlier in the month, when he was only denied by just under a length at the line and he tended to jump to the left at times. Therefore, the switch to this left-handed track could aid his cause and, with the likelihood of plenty more to come on his second chase start, he could prove very difficult to beat. The latter is expected to prove the main threat once more and he isn’t taken lightly, while Digby has pleased in both chase efforts so far and can fight it out for the minor honours.

WIN: THREE CARD BRAG

EACH-WAY: MONTY’S STAR

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (150 wins from 646 runners, 23%) runs KLARC KENT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 70 runners, 24%) runs KLARC KENT Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016 and 2021. The stable runs KLARC KENT today.

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1.15 The Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Steeplechase of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 173 Yards

FIRST: €8850 SECOND: €3000 THIRD: €1500 FOURTH: €750 FIFTH: €450 SIXTH: €300

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O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

Form

NO HORSE

1 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) (29)

Br B g Yeats - Peggy Cullen B Killian Traynor O McNeill Family,Patrick & Scott Bryceland ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, maroon sleeves & cap

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

(166)

(CPiece)

11 12

f-523p5 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on heavy ground. A return to this distance should see him in a better light, with this looking a slightly easier contest than last time too. Star Rating HHH Where It All Began 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 122 18/1 HR123 Miss G. Benson 11.5 31L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to So Des Flos (FR) 11.1 FAIR 2 DEC Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Sft A. P. Heskin 11.2 p.u. in race won by Sail Away (FR) 11.8 AYR 22 APR 8rn hcp chse 3m 20yds Gd 9/2 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 1/2L 5L 3rd to Aione (FR) 11.7 CK 9 APR 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Yld

2 CLONMEEN (IRE) (50)

Br Ch g Stowaway (GB) - Glencree Spirit B Stephen Campion O Stephen Campion YELLOW, black braces & armlet, quartered cap

(TStrap)

11 4

(158)

44p821 F Simon Torrens J William P Murphy, Carlow T

He has won a chase and two point-to-points at 3m on soft ground. Although a 9lb rise for last month’s Down Royal breakthrough victory will certainly make life tougher for him, another bold bid is anticipated. Star Rating HHHH Clonmeen 1 N.H. win €8,555 — Handicap Rating 114 10/1 HR105 S.D. Torrens 10.11 (TS) won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Cave Court 11.2 and Reddys Island 10.0 DRYL 11 NOV 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m Sft 7/1 HR103 S.D. Torrens 11.0 (TS) 1L 2nd to Nobody Home 10.13 FAIR 7 OCT 8rn hcp chse (0-123)3m 107yds Sft 28/1 HR104 S.D. Torrens 11.9 (TS) 20L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Cave Court 11.0 LIST 22 SEP hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Yld/Sft

3 THE BIG GALLOPER (IRE) (35)

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Cuiloge Lady B Edmond & Mark Coleman O Byrnes Bloodstock Limited DARK GREEN, white chevron, white armlet, quartered cap

11 4

(158)

5-79-1-40 F Ryan Treacy J C Byrnes, Limerick T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. This greater emphasis on stamina may see an improved bid from him, although others are more persuasive. Star Rating HHH The Big Galloper 2 N.H. wins €22,281.60 — Handicap Rating 114 25/1 HR116 R.P. Treacy 10.2 98L last of 10fn, 11rn to Percy Warner 10.11 CK 26 NOV Ext hcp chse 2m 5f Sft 80/1 HR123 P. Byrnes 10.13 31L 15L 1/2L 4th to Stuzzikini 11.7 CLON 9 NOV 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy Adam Wedge 10.3 won 2 1/4L 4L from Wakool (FR) 10.12 and Brorson 10.11 MUSSELBURGH 6 FEB 22 9rn hcp hdl 2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft

4 TUCSON TRAIN (IRE) (170)

Br B g Scorpion - Galant Tour B Mrs Meliosa Walshe O Shay Byrne & Joseph G Walshe WHITE & ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, royal blue cap, white star

8 10 13

(153)

164/-067 F J J Slevin J Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good - yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. A better display is expected now entering handicaps over fences. Star Rating HHH Tucson Train 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 109 10/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 20L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Lucky Zebo (GB) 11.12 KILB 14 JUL beg.ch 2m 3f Yld/Sft 28/1 L. Quinlan 11.7 13L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Changing The Rules 11.12 WEX 20 JUN beg.ch 2m 3f 170yds Gd 25/1 HR115 J.B. Foley 10.2 last of 16 to Lunar Power 10.9 BAL 29 MAY hcp hdl 2m 6f 92yds Gd

5 SILVER KING (IRE) (35)

Br Gr g Sholokhov - Lisnasella B Crossogue Stud O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

7 10 11

(H,T)

(151)

3-72345 F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Placed in three hurdle races and a NH Flat race from eight starts. He’s a potential improver over this longer distance and there may be more to come on this his third appearance over fences. Star Rating HHH Silver King — Handicap Rating 107 20/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 (TS) 25L 5th of 11fn, 14rn to Meetingofthewaters 11.12 CK 26 NOV beg.ch 2m 5f Sft 5/2Fav P.T. Enright 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 1L 13L 4th to Jenny Flex 11.5 DWNP 6 OCT 12rn beg.ch 2m 3f 55yds Sft 15/2 HR109 P.T. Enright 11.12 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 8L 3rd to Sign From Above 11.12 NAV 16 SEP 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

6 CHOSEN DIAMOND (IRE) (24)

7 10 7

Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Clooney Eile B Mr J J Myers O Edward Cawley YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

(CPiece)

(147)

0-5581u F Sean O’Keeﬀe J Edward Cawley, Meath T

A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. He likely has more to oﬀer in this sphere, although his stamina has yet to be proven over 3m. Star Rating HHHH Chosen Diamond 1 N.H. win €6,785 — Handicap Rating 103 7/2 HR103 J.C. Gainford 11.3 (CP) u.r. in race won by Captains Nephew 11.11 CLON 7 DEC 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 191yds Hvy 7/1 HR92 J.C. Gainford 10.4 (CP) won 4L 6 1/2L from Battle Of Mirbat 12.0 and Wellington Hill 12.0 NAAS 12 NOV 12rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f Sft 11/2 HR94 K. Callaghan 10.8 (CP) 19L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Cafe Con Leche 11.12 LIM 26 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Sft

7 KINGS HALO (IRE) (33)

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Sapphire Set B John White O Kings Halo Partnership WHITE, dark blue panel, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlet, dark blue cap

8 10 5

(145)

2p1521 F Danny Mullins J James Daniel Dullea, Cork T

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f on soft ground. An 8lb rise for last month’s Tramore victory looks workable and he’s a must for the shortlist. Star Rating HHHHH Kings Halo 2 N.H. wins €12,095 — Handicap Rating 101 5/2 HR93 D.E. Mullins 11.12 won 1 1/4L 12L from Rochestown 10.13 and Pana To Milan 11.2 TRAM 28 NOV 12rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 100yds Sft 2/1Fav HR90 D.E. Mullins 11.6 nk 2nd to Evies Vladimir 11.4 CLON 9 NOV 10rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 96yds Hvy 10/1 HR96 P.T. Enright 11.9 19L 5th of 11 to Caoimhes Pet 10.9 KILL 1 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Yld/Sft

6 10 0

(140)

(C,T) 3-3678 F Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Delta Forty (GB) Gary Noonan (5) J B Thomas Mulhern Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Limerick T O Conor Dolan RED, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, red cap Placed in two point-to-points from ﬁve starts. He was due to run at Limerick on Friday but others have more pressing claims in this event and it may pay to look elsewhere. Star Rating HH Soldier Of Honour — Handicap Rating 93 200/1 G.B. Noonan 11.7 74L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.12 THU 23 NOV beg.ch 2m 6f Yld 250/1 T. Joseph Kelly 11.5 42L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Quilixios (GB) 11.12 LIM 22 OCT beg.ch 2m 3f Sft 80/1 G.B. Noonan 11.7 74L last of 6fn, 9rn to Power Of Pause 11.12 LIST 20 SEP beg.ch 2m 6f Yld/Sft C,T worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 6. H,T worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 2. Long Handicap - Soldier Of Honour 9-11 (137) Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Kings Halo, 3/1 Clonmeen, 10/3 Chosen Diamond, 8/1 Where It All Began, Silver King, 10/1 The Big Galloper, Tucson Train, 25/1 Soldier Of Honour 2022 - 1st Notice To Close 2nd Angels Dawn 3rd Follow The Crowd (6 min. 34.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY KINGS HALO gained compensation for his narrow defeat at Clonmel in early November when landing the spoils at Tramore later that month. The eight-year-old may be able to unlock enough improvement from this step up in distance over 3m to negate an 8lb rise in the ratings. Fellow last-time-out scorer Clonmeen is feared most, despite a 9lb hike in the handicap seeming a tad excessive, while Chosen Diamond likely has more to oﬀer in this sphere too.

WIN: KINGS HALO

EACH-WAY: CLONMEEN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (97 wins from 677 runners, 14%) runs WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (11 wins from 87 runners, 13%) runs WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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3RD

2ND

4TH

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RACE TWO

8 SOLDIER OF HONOUR (IRE) (38)

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1.45 The Tote.ie 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500

RACE

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

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

SECOND: €2500 THIRD: €1250 FIFTH: €375 SIXTH: €250

Two Miles and 159 Yards Start

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 COLLABORATIVE (IRE) (80)

(154)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Magen’s Star B Mr Maurice Regan O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

11 0

4 F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Full brother to Enthrallment, won at 1m 1f. Hinted at ability on his solitary start on the Flat for the Dermot Weld yard and notably swapped hands for 44,000gns shortly after. However, others are more speciﬁcally bred for the winter game. Star Rating HHH Collaborative 22/1 C.D. Hayes 9.8 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Milwaukee (USA) 9.8 CUR 12 OCT 20rn mdn 1m 4f Sft/Hvy

2 EAGLES REIGN (IRE) (45)

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

11 0

(154)

060072 F Tom Harney (7) J Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare T

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. He belied his long odds when he ﬁnished a commendable second over this course and distance last month and can ﬁgure prominently with another step forward here. Star Rating HHHH Eagles Reign 25/1 T.P. Harney 10.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Semblance Of Order 11.0 here 16 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 80/1 T.P. Harney 10.7 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Hands On 11.0 CK 15 OCT mdn hdl 2m 20yds Yld/Sft 50/1 HR56 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 (BK) 19L 11th of 20 to Solar Breeze 10.2 NAV 4 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 2f Yld/Sft

3 INTHENICKOFTIME (IRE) (21)

Br Gr g Gleneagles - Against The Breeze B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star

11 0

(154)

4 F Simon Torrens J E Bolger, Limerick T

Dam won at 1m. Finished third but was ultimately well held on his debut in a similar race at Cork three weeks ago and while he is entitled to be a lot wiser, he also needs a big step forward from that run. Star Rating HHH Inthenickoftime 12/1 S.D. Torrens 11.0 8L 16L 4 1/2L 4th to Harsh (GB) 11.0 CK 10 DEC 10rn mdn hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy

4 LOPE DE LIGHT (GB) (83)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega - Freedom’s Light (GB) B George Strawbridge O Mrs Beatrice Lombard ROYAL BLUE, royal blue and white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots.

11 0

(154)

3323 F Danny Mullins J William Durkan, Dublin T

Reached a mark of 77 after four starts on the Flat for Andrew Balding earlier in the year and, having shown a liking for some juice in the ground, he looks set to encounter ideal underfoot conditions. One to note switching codes at a realistic level. Star Rating HHHH Lope De Light (GB) P. J. McDonald 9.7 2L 7L 3rd to Safety Catch (GB) 9.2 PONTEFRACT 9 OCT 4rn mdn 1m 4f 5yds Gd /Sft P. J. McDonald 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Man of Monaco 9.7 BEVERLEY 20 SEP 5rn 1m 1f 207yds Hvy Oisin Murphy 9.4 (H) hd 6 1/2L 3rd to Believe In Stars 10.3 GOODWOOD 5 SEP 8rn 1m 1f 197yds Gd

5 ROBORETI (IRE) (42)

11 0

(154)

2 F Br B g Gleneagles - Tunduce Sam Ewing J B Mr K Coﬀey Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Kevin Prendergast NAVY BLUE, white stripes, scarlet seams & buttons, navy, scarlet & white quartered cap Dam a lightly raced maiden. The form of his Navan debut could hardly have worked out better, given the winner (and stablemate), Kala Conti, went on to win a Grade 2 juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown on Boxing Day. He is a must for consideration here. Star Rating HHHH Roboreti 9/2 J.C. Gainford 10.8 14L 2nd to Kala Conti (FR) 10.7 NAV 19 NOV 3rn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

6 STORM HEART (FR) (302)

Br B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Shayalina (FR) B M Serge Kinast, Mme Guylene Kinast & S C E A Haras de la Rousseliere O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

11 0

(154)

243-31 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner over 1m4f on the Flat in France, this son of Storm The Stars follows a tried and trusted path on his debut for the all-conquering Willie Mullins yard. Sure to have been well schooled, a winning start under this code may be on the cards. Star Rating HHHHH Storm Heart (FR) 1 ﬂat win €10,500 M MEYER 8.8 won 6 1/2L 5L from Shelby (FR) 9.2 and Dream Angel (FR) 8.12 MONT DE MARSAN 4 MAR 13rn 1m 4f 55yds Sft M. Meyer 8.8 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Lodovico (FR) 8.10 CAGNES-SUR-MER 16 JAN 11rn mdn 1m 2f 110yds Hvy V.A. Gutierrez 8.10 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to A Minardiere (FR) 8.10 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 20 NOV 22 7rn 1m 1f 110yds Hvy

7 SUPERBOLT (IRE) (15)

Br Gr g Zoﬀany - Spectacle (GB) B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Options O Syndicate RED, white disc, diabolo on sleeves, red cap

11 0

(154)

964 F Peter Carberry J A J Martin, Meath T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Thrown in at the deep end on his debut for Tony Martin in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse but showed some improvement when fourth at the same venue 15 days ago. Star Rating HHH Faces another stiﬀ test on his third start this month. Superbolt 14/1 P.J. Carberry 11.0 6 1/2L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Pacini (GB) 11.0 FAIR 16 DEC 10rn mdn hdl 2m 30yds Hvy 200/1 P.J. Carberry 10.10 46L 6th of 10 to Nurburgring 10.10 FAIR 3 DEC hdl Grade 3 2m Sft 12/1 C. Stone-Walsh 9.1 4 3/4L 9th of 15 to Bay Of Sanibel (GER) 9.3 NAV 18 OCT mdn 1m 6f Sft Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Light Laughter B Yeomanstown Stud O David Maughan & G King & Conor Brett & Nick Courtney YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap

3 10 7

(147)

932242 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Beaten 7l by Pacini when second of 10 at 11-2 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) earlier this month. That was an encouraging eﬀort and she could be the standard bearer for her in-form yard here. Star Rating HHHH Hey Whatever 11/2 B. Le Clerc 10.7 6 1/2L 2nd to Pacini (GB) 11.0 FAIR 16 DEC 10rn mdn hdl 2m 30yds Hvy 4/1 HR76 C.T. Keane 9.3 (BK) 4L 8L 2 3/4L 4th to Alalcance (GB) 9.3 CUR 31 OCT 14rn mdn 1m 4f Hvy 5/1 HR76 C.T. Keane 9.3 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Rubydooby 9.3 KILL 30 SEP 9rn mdn 1m 3f 50yds Hvy

9 JEANIEMACARONEY (IRE) (45)

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

3 10 7

(147)

872453 F Mark Walsh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. A maiden on the Flat for this yard, there have been encouraging signs since he switched codes and, given he boasts some course and distance experience, he has to rate as shortlist material in this company. Star Rating HHHH Jeaniemacaroney 9/2 M.P. Walsh 10.7 1 1/2L 4L 3rd to Semblance Of Order 11.0 here 16 NOV 13rn mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft 11/1 J.S. McGarvey 10.7 12L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Kaleosun (FR) 11.0 GAL 28 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft 5/1Fav HR66 C. Stone-Walsh 9.1 hd 3L 1 1/4L 4th to Timeless Piece 9.10 KILL 30 SEP 9rn hcp 1m 3f 50yds Hvy

10 KATONAH (IRE) (18)

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Andorra (GB) B M Ryan O M A Ryan DARK BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, quartered cap

3 10 7

(147)

732537 F Neil Ryan (7) J Noel Meade, Meath T

She has threatened to win a race on the Flat but success has so far been elusive given his 0-11 record in that sphere. Well worth a try over timber but she appears to have a lot to prove on her debut run in this discipline. Star Rating HH Katonah 100/30Fav HR63 C.T. Keane 9.12 6 3/4L 7th of 14 to Picpoul 9.4 DUN 13 DEC hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 4/1 HR63 C.T. Keane 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Grann’s Boy 8.13 GAL 30 OCT 17rn hcp (47-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 5/2Fav HR62 C.T. Keane 9.6 5 3/4L 5th of 12 to Narlita (GER) 10.2 BELW 28 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 4f 15yds Hvy

11 TASMANIAN GIRL (IRE) (5)

Br B f Australia (GB) - Blueberry Gal B J Keeling O Aengus King WHITE, dark blue star, yellow sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap

3 10 7

(147)

(Hood) 400f98 F Mark McDonagh (3) J Aengus King, Clare T

Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. A maiden under both codes of racing, she needs to totally eclipse the form of her ﬁrst previous starts over timber if she is gong to play a major role this time around. Star Rating HH Tasmanian Girl 250/1 S. O’Callaghan 10.2 (H) 43L 8th of 9 to Bunting (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 200/1 M.M. McDonagh 10.4 88L last of 9fn, 10rn to Pacini (GB) 11.0 FAIR 16 DEC mdn hdl 2m 30yds Hvy 80/1 M.M. McDonagh 10.4 fell in race won by Harsh (GB) 11.0 CK 10 DEC 10rn mdn hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy Hood worn by No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Storm Heart (FR), 5/1 Hey Whatever, 13/2 Roboreti, 7/1 Eagles Reign, Jeaniemacaroney, 8/1 Superbolt, Katonah, 14/1 Collaborative, Inthenickoftime, 25/1 Lope De Light (GB), 66/1 Tasmanian Girl 2022 - 1st Sir Allen 2nd Calico 3rd Sinbad Le Marin (4 min. 25 sec.)

RACE THREE

8 HEY WHATEVER (IRE) (15)

RACE SUMMARY The Gordon Elliott-trained pair, Hey Whatever and Roboreti, are both potential improvers, with the former rated as the more attractive proposition given she has the advantage of a 7lb sex allowance. However, there are some speedy types form the Flat in opposition, with none appealing more than STORM HEART, who ran away with a 1m4f maiden on her last start in France. Now under the tutelage of Willie Mullins, another bold showing is expected on his hurdling bow. Jeaniemacaroney and Eagles Reign are others to consider.

WIN: STORM HEART

EACH-WAY: HEY WHATEVER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (150 wins from 646 runners, 23%) runs STORM HEART Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 70 runners, 24%) runs STORM HEART Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs HEY WHATEVER and ROBORETI today.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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RACE

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Two Miles and Three Furlongs 15 Yards

Start

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

1 ANDY DUFRESNE (IRE) (43)

Br B g Doyen - Daytona Lily B Mrs Gillian Browne O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

(160)

(Visor) 8uu535 F Danny Gilligan (5) J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Winner of two hurdles, a NH ﬂat race, two chases and a point up to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Hopes rest on a ﬁrst-time visor revitalising him. Star Rating HHH Andy Dufresne 5 N.H. wins €67,533.50 C — Handicap Rating 141 11/1 HR143 M.P. Walsh 11.3 (CP) 37L last of 5 to Bob Olinger 11.3 NAV 18 NOV hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 11/1 M.P. Walsh 11.2 (CP) 2 1/2L nk 3rd to Zanahiyr 11.2 here 10 OCT 3rn hdl 2m 2f Yld 7/1 HR150 J.S. McGarvey 11.3 last of 5 to Saint Sam (FR) 11.10 GAL 6 AUG chse 2m 6f 111yds Yld

2 ASHDALE BOB (IRE) (204)

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ceol Rua B Mrs Fiona McStay O Diarmuid Horgan EMERALD GREEN, black stars

(160)

342-p55 F Jack Kennedy J Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T

He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy, but last win was two years ago. Slightly worrying that his losing run has now stretched to 17, but he’s no forlorn hope on his best form. Star Rating HHH Ashdale Bob 3 N.H. wins €50,150 — Handicap Rating 150 P. Townend 10.7 14L 5th of 8 to La Cheneviere (FR) 10.2 AUTEUIL 10 JUN hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 110yds Sft 11/1 HR150 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 3 3/4L 5th of 9 to Klassical Dream (FR) 11.10 here 27 APR hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld K.M. Donoghue 11.10 p.u. in race won by Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

3 ASPIRE TOWER (IRE) (31)

Br B g Born To Sea - Red Planet (GB) B Fastnet Stud Ltd O Robcour PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star

(160)

12-48/-33 F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T

He has won three hurdle races at 2m on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over three years ago. A Grade 2 winner in the past and has shaped ok in two recent runs after a long absence, but has yet to score over a trip this far. Star Rating HHH Aspire Tower 1 ﬂat win €5,880.90 3 N.H. wins €72,583 C 6/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 4 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Il Etait Temps (FR) 11.12 THU 30 NOV 10rn beg.ch 2m 2f 91yds Yld 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 1 1/4L 23L 3rd to Beacon Edge 11.0 THU 19 OCT 5rn hdl 2m 7f Sft 33/1 HR160 R.M. Power 12.0 51L last of 8 to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.7 here 30 APR 21 hdl Grade 1 2m Yld

4 JEFF KIDDER (IRE) (28)

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Alpine (GB) B Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen O Albert Dravins & Exors of the Late Eamonn Scanlon DARK BLUE, orange cross of lorraine & sleeves, quartered cap

(160)

3-7-u647 F Sean Flanagan J Noel Meade, Meath T

He has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding, but last win was over two years ago. Grade 1-winning juvenile who’s never really kicked on, though signs of a revival at Fairyhouse last time. Star Rating HHH Jeff Kidder 1 ﬂat win €5,310 4 N.H. wins €123,484.80 C — Handicap Rating 138 33/1 HR138 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 11L 7th of 19 to Common Practice 10.12 FAIR 3 DEC Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Sft 5/2 HR140 M.P. Walsh 11.0 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Tullybeg 11.0 DRYL 1 SEP 6rn hdl 3m Gd/Yld 33/1 HR142 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 6 1/2L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Fils D’oudairies (FR) 11.5 TIPP 6 JUL hdl Grade 3 2m Gd/Yld

5 SIR GERHARD (IRE) (49)

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Faanan Aldaar B Keatingstown Bloodstock O Cheveley Park Stud RED, white sash, royal blue cap

(160)

3-192pf F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Has won three hurdles, three NH ﬂat races, a chase and a point up to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Top-class bumper/novice hurdler who returns to the smaller obstacles after a recent tumble over fences. The one to beat. Star Rating HHHHH Sir Gerhard 7 N.H. wins €250,270.80 15/8 HR155 P. Townend 11.1 fell in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 10.8 NAAS 12 NOV 5rn chse Grade 3 2m Sft 7/2 HR155 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 p.u. in race won by Feronily 11.10 here 25 APR 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 60yds Yld/Sft 5/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 1/2L 2nd to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 9 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 170yds Yld/Sft

6 THEDEVILSCOACHMAN (IRE) (42) 7

Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Hagawi (GB) B Mr Robert Long O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

(160)

1f-11p7 F Mark Walsh J Noel Meade, Meath T

Has won four hurdles, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Has won 4 of his 6 hurdle starts and boasts equally smart chase form. Dangerous to dismiss, though arguably better over further. Star Rating HHHH Thedevilscoachman 8 N.H. wins €105,030.50 C 9/2 HR147 M.P. Walsh 11.4 20L 7th of 11fn, 20rn to Coko Beach (FR) 11.5 NAV 19 NOV Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR147 M.P. Walsh 10.13 p.u. in race won by I Am Maximus (FR) 11.1 FAIR 10 APR 27rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f Sft 11/8Fav HR145 D.F. O’Regan 11.6 won 2 1/2L nk from Grandero Bello (FR) 11.0 and Life In The Park 11.0 LIM 26 MAR 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 3m 120yds Sft

7 VANILLIER (FR) (21)

Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Virgata (FR) B S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais O Mrs H M Keaveney RED, yellow cross of lorraine & armlet, red & dark blue striped cap

(160)

(TStrap) 36-f225 F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

He has won two hurdles, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was two years ago. Best known for staying chase exploits (second in last season’s Grand National) and clearly vulnerable here. Star Rating HH Vanillier (FR) 3 N.H. wins €90,850.60 C 50/1 HR152 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 22L 5th of 6 to El Fabiolo (FR) 12.0 CK 10 DEC chse Grade 2 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy S. W. Flanagan 10.6 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Corach Rambler 10.5 AINTREE 15 APR 39rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft 11/1 HR145 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Kemboy (FR) 11.0 FAIR 25 FEB 8rn chse Grade 3 3m 1f 110yds Yld TStrap worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Sir Gerhard, 4/1 Ashdale Bob, 9/2 Thedevilscoachman, 13/2 Andy Dufresne, 15/2 Aspire Tower, 10/1 Vanillier (FR), 12/1 Jeﬀ Kidder 2022 - 1st Saint Sam 2nd Any Second Now 3rd Run For Oscar (5 min. 8.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY All eyes will be on former Champion Bumper/Ballymore Hurdle winner SIR GERHARD as he returns to timber following an underwhelming stint over fences, which included a fall at Naas on his seasonal return last month. That said, he travelled well until departing at the second-last fence that day and he could take some stopping in this company back in his favoured discipline. Thedevilscoachman also reverts to the smaller obstacles after a more productive spell chasing and will relish this testing ground, while there’s a good chance that former Grade 2 winner Aspire Tower will step things up on his third run back from a long absence.

EACH-WAY: ASPIRE TOWER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (150 wins from 646 runners, 23%) runs SIR GERHARD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 70 runners, 24%) runs SIR GERHARD Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs SIR GERHARD today.

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3RD

2ND

4TH

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WIN: SIR GERHARD

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Two Miles and Three Furlongs 15 Yards

Start

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 SUPREME JET (IRE) (401)

(166)

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Pollys Leader B Mr Andrew Dwyer O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

11 12

626319- F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. It would be no surprise to see him be competitive oﬀ this mark. Star Rating HHHH Supreme Jet 2 N.H. wins €14,160 C — Handicap Rating 130 12/1 HR75 N.M. Crosse 8.8 (CP) 5 3/4L 9th of 14 to Cozone (GB) 8.13 DUN 25 NOV 22 hcp 2m Std 6/1 HR125 R.J. Condon 11.7 (CP) won 2 3/4L 1 1/4L from Typical Thomas 11.2 and Tax For Max (GER) 11.9 SLGO 21 OCT 22 6rn hdl 2m 1f 110yds Yld/Sft 18/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.3 (CP) 3 1/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to The Very Man 10.3 THU 6 OCT 22 6rn mdn 2m Sft

2 BOIS DE CLAMART (FR) (52)

Br B g Khalkevi - Bourbonnaise (FR) B E A R L Ecurie Villebruyere O BD Partners Partnership GREY, red cross sashes, red cap, grey star

11 10

(164)

(B,T) 2-84f4p F Tom Harney (7) J Liz Doyle, Wexford T

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to heavy. He was pulled up at Clonmel last time and he needs to show a lot more. Star Rating H Bois De Clamart (FR) 5 N.H. wins €89,350 — Handicap Rating 128 25/1 HR130 T.P. Harney 11.4 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Stuzzikini 11.7 CLON 9 NOV 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 66/1 HR131 R. Deegan 11.12 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L 1/2L 20L 4th to Firm Footings 11.9 SLGO 27 OCT 6rn hdl 2m 1f 110yds Sft 40/1 HR133 R. Deegan 11.3 (BK) (TS) fell in race won by L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld

3 CAFE CON LECHE (IRE) (21)

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330401 F Br B Br g Camacho (GB) - Cafe Lassere (USA) Mr A D Bustin (7) J B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate C Byrnes, Limerick T O Anthony David Bustin & Paul Mc Kernan & Aisling McCarthy WHITE, red star, red sleeves, white stars, white cap, red stars

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. He produced a bit of a shock victory at Cork last time, but could prove that was no ﬂuke. Star Rating HHHH Cafe Con Leche 4 N.H. wins €28,615 — Handicap Rating 126 40/1 HR118 Mr A.D. Bustin 11.9 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Ricky Bobby 10.6 and The Banger Doyle 11.4 CK 10 DEC 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR120 Mr A.D. Bustin 10.13 27L 10th of 16fn, 20rn to Fortunedefortunata 11.5 NAV 18 NOV hcp hdl (80-130)2m Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR67 Mr A.D. Bustin 10.11 3/4L 1 3/4L 11L 4th to Helvic Dream 11.7 CUR 31 OCT 11rn 1m 4f Hvy

4 EXTRAPOLATION (IRE) (104)

Br Gr g Mahler (GB) - Harvard Girl B Mr H McDaid O Michael & Joan Toomey EMERALD GREEN, white sash, white armlet, striped cap

(161)

266181 F Danny Mullins J Richard John O’Brien, Limerick T

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on good and yielding ground. He scored by over nine lengths on his latest outing and he is expected to be bang there. Star Rating HHHHH Extrapolation 3 N.H. wins €21,240 — Handicap Rating 125 6/1 HR117 D.E. Mullins 11.8 won 9 1/2L 7 1/2L from Walk Out 10.0 and Clifftop (GB) 10.12 LIST 18 SEP 13rn hcp hdl (81-123)2m 4f Yld 16/1 HR118 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.5 16L 8th of 10 to Shecouldbeanything 11.2 KILL 25 AUG Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 1f Yld/Sft 9/5Fav D.E. Mullins 11.12 won 3L 8L from Clifftop (GB) 11.9 and Rohans Successor 11.4 BAL 25 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 5yds Gd

5 RODANICHE (IRE) (309)

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Shanendou B Southeast B’Stock Ltd&Woodview Hall Stud O Brendan Scully WHITE, dark blue cross of lorraine, dark blue cap, pink star

(159)

17-1f-70 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 5f on yielding and heavy ground. He was well beaten oﬀ a 2lb higher mark when last seen in February and warrants a market check on his return. Star Rating HH Rodaniche 2 N.H. wins €14,455 — Handicap Rating 123 33/1 HR125 Sam Ewing 10.13 67L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 9.12 FAIR 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 23yds Yld 13/2 HR126 J.W. Kennedy 11.9 28L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Lucky Max (GER) 11.5 CK 7 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR126 Niall Moore 10.4 fell in race won by Maxxum 10.5 LEP 28 DEC 22 27rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

6 BUA BOY (IRE) (14)

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220-30-8 F Br B g Doyen - High Priestess Daniel King (3) J B Michael G Daly Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary T O Katie & Brian Castle Partnership LIGHT GREEN, purple star, purple chevrons on sleeves, purple star on cap

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over three years ago. Finished midﬁeld at Thurles last time and will need to do more. Star Rating HH Bua Boy 3 N.H. wins €23,361 — Handicap Rating 122 25/1 HR123 D. King 11.6 23L 8th of 11fn, 16rn to Pakens Rock 10.7 THU 17 DEC hcp hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld D. G. Hogan 10.9 22L 20th of 26 to State Man (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 22 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 17/2 HR130 D.G. Hogan 11.2 15L 4 1/4L 3rd to Whiskey Sour 11.2 LEP 6 MAR 22 6rn hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld

7 A LAW OF HER OWN (IRE) (14)

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Azlaa (GB) B Michael Quigley & Lawman Syndicate O G & B Partnership BEIGE, black seams, hooped cap

(157)

4-31749 F Sam Ewing J Peter Fahey, Kildare T

She has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and good - yielding ground. Drops back into handicap company, but could ﬁnd this tough. Star Rating HH A Law Of Her Own 2 N.H. wins €23,600 — Handicap Rating 121 12/1 HR123 S.D. Torrens 10.11 (V) 48L last of 9 to Birdie Or Bust 10.11 THU 17 DEC nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 205yds Yld 25/1 HR123 Sam Ewing 10.10 (V) 4 3/4L 13L 6 1/2L 4th to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 10.10 DRYL 10 NOV 12rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 14/1 HR124 S.D. Torrens 10.11 12L 7th of 10 to Shecouldbeanything 11.2 KILL 25 AUG Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 1f Yld/Sft

8 ANOTHER CHOICE (IRE) (43)

11 0

(154)

p04p48 F Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Luanna James Smith (7) J B Garryrichard Stud Matthew J Smith, Meath T O Michael Hannon EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, white & emerald green hooped sleeves, emerald green cap Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good ground. If he can reproduce his eﬀort here on his penultimate start then he could have a say. Star Rating HHH Another Choice 2 N.H. wins €12,390 — Handicap Rating 118 J. Smith 10.8 (CP) (TS) 28L 8th of 9 to Springwell Bay (GB) 12.0 CHELTENHAM 18 NOV hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f Sft 20/1 HR118 B.W. Harvey 11.4 (TS) 3 1/2L ns 2 1/2L 4th to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld 17/2 HR119 J. Smith 11.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by A Great View 11.5 BAL 14 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 157yds Gd/Yld

9 HARRY ALONZO (IRE) (743)

Br Ch g Montmartre (FR) - Patrola B W & J Flood O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

11 0

(154)

21-2334/- F Mark Walsh J Noel Meade, Meath T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on yielding ground, but that win was over three years ago. He has some enough in his three starts over hurdles to suggest he could defy a mark of 118. Star Rating HHHH Harry Alonzo 1 N.H. win €5,310 — Handicap Rating 118 2/1 D.F. O’Regan 12.0 4 1/2L 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Ardla 12.0 NAV 18 DEC 21 21rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 11/4Fav M.P. Walsh 12.0 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Indigo Breeze (FR) 12.0 GOW 20 NOV 21 19rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 15/8 M.P. Walsh 12.0 5L 6 1/2L 3rd to Colonel Mustard (FR) 12.0 GAL 23 OCT 21 9rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Sft

BLACK, white stars

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

8 10 13

(153)

242u13 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. Hit the frame over an extended 2m3f here last time and can go well again. Star Rating HHH Dancing Jeremy 3 N.H. wins €23,305 C — Handicap Rating 117 11/1 HR116 D. Meyler 12.0 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Petit King (FR) 11.3 here 12 DEC 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy 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

11 ALL ABOUT LUCY (IRE) (250)

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Br B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Way Back When (GB) (TStrap) 20-3310 F R Deegan J B R Lynch Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Limerick T O John Sayers DARK BLUE, emerald green diamond, emerald green diamond on cap

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on yielding and heavy ground. Well-held in Listed class in April and she could ﬁnd this diﬃcult on her return. Star Rating HH All About Lucy 1 N.H. win €7,375 — Handicap Rating 113 66/1 R. Deegan 11.4 (TS) 16L 11th of 14 to Shecouldbeanything 11.4 here 25 APR nov.hdl Listed 2m 100yds Yld/Sft 13/2 R. Deegan 11.7 (TS) won 1/2L 3L from Roccos Inspiration 11.2 and Knockanard Lady 11.7 CK 9 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 9/1 R. Deegan 10.13 (TS) 3 1/4L 3L 3rd to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 10.3 WEX 5 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

12 CATCH THE BEAST (IRE) (36)

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

5 10 1

(141)

05707 F Phillip Enright J Edward Cawley, Meath T

Unplaced in all five starts. Failed to fire on his handicap debut here last month and he will need to find a big chunk of improvement to get involved. Star Rating H Catch The Beast — Handicap Rating 105 20/1 HR106 P.T. Enright 10.10 22L 7th of 10 to Yeats Star 11.12 here 25 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 160yds Sft 200/1 K.E Buckley 11.9 67L 13th of 21fn, 22rn to Slade Steel 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft 66/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 34L 7th of 14fn, 18rn to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.5 LIM 22 OCT mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

RACE FIVE

10 DANCING JEREMY (IRE) (19)

B,T worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Extrapolation, 4/1 Supreme Jet, 11/2 Cafe Con Leche, Harry Alonzo, 8/1 A Law Of Her Own, Another Choice, Dancing Jeremy, 16/1 Rodaniche, Bua Boy, All About Lucy, 33/1 Catch The Beast, 50/1 Bois De Clamart (FR)

RACE SUMMARY EXTRAPOLATION produced a big chunk of improvement when stepping up in trip at Listowel in September, as he accounted for his nearest rival by over nine lengths and was put up 8lb for that success. The son of Mahler could have much more to oﬀer on only his third handicap outing, so he looks the one to side with. Cafe Con Leche struck at Cork over 2m1f recently and could have a say oﬀ an 8lb higher rating, while Harry Alonzo is an interesting contender too.

WIN: EXTRAPOLATION

EACH-WAY: CAFE CON LECHE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Elliott (97 wins from 677 runners, 14%) runs RODANICHE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (11 wins from 87 runners, 13%) runs RODANICHE Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016 and 2017. The stable runs RODANICHE today.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

FREE KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

PUNCHESTOWN LOCATION

GROUND FLOOR PANORAMIC STAND ADJACENT TO THE HORSE WALK

Adare Village Co. Limerick w w w . a d a r e ma n o r . c o m

3.15 The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of €12,500 (80-95)

RACE

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

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

Two Miles and 159 Yards

SECOND: €2500 THIRD: €1250 FIFTH: €375 SIXTH: €250 Start

J Jockey

O Owner

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1 BOOLA BOOLA (IRE) (172)

6 12 0

(168)

1p0009 F Br B g Invincible Spirit - We Can Say It Now (AUS) (TStrap) Conor Smithers (2) J B Paulyn Limited Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T O Geoﬀrey Ruddock RED, emerald green star,em.green slvs,black armlet,black & green quartered cap Unplaced in all 10 NH starts, also won a Flat race in April. Represents a powerful yard and cannot be given up on yet going back over hurdles for this assignment. Star Rating HHH Boola Boola 1 ﬂat win €6,785 — Handicap Rating 95 17/2 HR66 J.A. Powell 9.2 (CP) (TS) 15L 9th of 13 to Roman Bull 9.8 DUN 12 JUL hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std 33/1 HR66 N.M. Crosse 9.12 (CP) 20L 12th of 14 to Sea Oscar (GB) 8.12 LEP 15 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 7f Gd 20/1 HR68 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (CP) 28L 12th of 15 to Sequoiaspirit 9.5 ROS 22 MAY hcp (47-75)1m 4f 10yds Gd/Yld

2 ANOTHER RED CAT (IRE) (37)

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 9p9677 F Br B f Yeats - Beananti Michael Molloy (2) J B Mr M McCann Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath T O Michael B McCann YELLOW, emerald green hoop, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap, yellow star Unplaced in all eight starts. Going to need to show marked improvement if she’s to have any say in proceedings, and others are preferred this afternoon. Star Rating HH Another Red Cat — Handicap Rating 93 200/1 M.J. Molloy 10.6 (TS) 49L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Jetara 11.7 FAIR 24 NOV mdn hdl 2m 4f 55yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 P.M. O’Brien 10.4 (TS) 63L 7th of 14 to An Tobar (GB) 11.4 FAIR 7 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 M.J. Molloy 11.0 (TS) 27L 6th of 15fn, 17rn to Sign From Above 11.12 NAV 16 SEP mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

3 DONTDOODDSON (FR) (35)

10 11 10

(164)

352453 F Br B g Irish Wells (FR) - Aulne River (FR) Jack Gilligan J B M Goulven, MLLE Celine, M Pierre-Yves Berthouloux & MME Fabienne Perennes Darren Collins (R), Galway T O John Gerard Kelly RED, white disc, white spots on sleeves, red cap, white spots

He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. There was promise in his latest Cork third. Star Rating HHHH Dontdooddson (FR) 3 N.H. wins €19,460 — Handicap Rating 91 15/2 HR91 G.B. Noonan 10.9 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dgalwaygallivantor 10.8 CK 26 NOV 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft 11/2 HR92 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.6 44L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Housemartin 11.7 CLON 26 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 125yds Hvy 7/2Fav HR92 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.0 2 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Park Of Kings 11.8 ROS 25 SEP 12rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 195yds Sft

4 EIKONIX (GB) (17)

11 10

(164)

0005r0 F Br B g Paco Boy - Slide Show (GB) Shane Fenelon J B Daniel Hunt John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow T O Sum Yokes Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white diamond on cap Yet to place in six starts over hurdles and needs much more if he’s to ﬁgure. He’s a dual winner on the Flat and is lightly raced in handicap hurdles, though. Star Rating HH Eikonix (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €10,168.70 — Handicap Rating 91 22/1 HR92 Mr H.E. Sexton 12.1 17L 11th of 17 to Cristiano Marealdo 11.8 NAAS 14 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 33/1 HR92 J.S. McGarvey 11.11 ref. in race won by Kiln Time 11.5 WEX 17 NOV 10rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 150/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 22L 5th of 11 to Perzzini 11.12 GOW 29 SEP mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

5 THE BIG CLOUD (IRE) (24)

Br B f Cloudings - The Big Nun (GB) B J Mangan O P R Kelly ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap

(163)

90-9082 F Peter Smithers J Shane Crawley, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts, and that came last time out at Clonmel. Perhaps the penny has dropped now and she can kick on. Star Rating HHHHH The Big Cloud — Handicap Rating 90 13/8Fav HR86 P.T. Smithers 11.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Kitsilano 11.13 CLON 7 DEC 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 14yds Hvy 22/1 HR86 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.5 22L 8th of 17fn, 20rn to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 33/1 HR86 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.5 44L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Royal Rhythm 11.3 CLON 21 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy

6 BILLY LEE SWAGGER (IRE) (17)

Br B g Laverock - Greenane B Philip Rothwell O Blind Squirrels Syndicate BLACK, black & pink check sleeves, check cap

4 11

(162)

4f8400 F Conor Owens (2) J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

Unplaced in all six starts and is very diﬃcult to recommend. Only had the one start in handicap company so the hope is he’ll step forward from his Naas eﬀort. Star Rating HH Billy Lee Swagger — Handicap Rating 89 17/2 HR89 Miss P. Elvin 12.0 22L 13th of 17 to Cristiano Marealdo 11.8 NAAS 14 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 50/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.4 49L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.0 LIM 21 OCT mdn hdl 2m Hvy 250/1 C. Owens 11.0 15L 10L 32L 4th to Hypotenus (GB) 11.7 GOW 29 SEP 20rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

7 KEEPTELLINEMNUTTIN (IRE) (116)

Br B g Youmzain - Ag Dul Suas B Mr C O’Brien O Heads Or Harps Syndicate EMERALD GREEN, white star, orange & white striped sleeves, orange cap

4 11

(162)

60080 F Thomas Reilly J Michael Mulvany, Meath T

Yet to place in three starts over hurdles and has struggled to land a telling blow on the Flat the last twice. Star Rating H May improve for going handicapping now. Keeptellinemnuttin — Handicap Rating 89 150/1 S.P. Bird 9.2 31L 10th of 12 to A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 9.9 GOW 6 SEP mdn 1m 5f 180yds Gd 100/1 G.F. Carroll 10.0 16L 8th of 13 to Earth Dance 9.8 NAV 2 SEP mdn 1m 2f Yld 250/1 A.P. Heskin 11.0 76L 11th of 12 to Mystical Power 11.0 GAL 31 JUL nov.hdl 2m 142yds Sft

8 COUNTY GRADUATE (IRE) (31)

Br B f Sholokhov - Handfull of Euros B W Austin O T A Austin PURPLE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, purple sleeves, hooped cap

4 11

(161)

00809 F Tom Harney J W J Austin, Tipperary T

Yet to place in five starts and looks set for another difficult day at the office unless she finds marked improvement. The advice is to look elsewhere for the winner. Star Rating H County Graduate — Handicap Rating 88 40/1 HR89 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.8 32L 9th of 16fn, 17rn to Woodstream Lad 10.11 THU 30 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 101yds Yld 200/1 D. King 10.11 28L 10th of 18 to Call Her Now 11.4 LIST 5 JUN mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 100/1 D. King 10.2 18L 8th of 14 to Lady Of The Vale 11.0 TIPP 18 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

9 IN A NICE WAY (IRE) (73)

Br Ch f Mahler (GB) - Tisindabreedin B Mr W Fitzgerald O Patrick G McKeon YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, maroon sleeves, white cap

(161)

(TStrap) 0-08u30 F Ben Kennedy (2) J Stephen Ryan, Tipperary T

Placed in two hurdle races from 12 starts and might reward each-way support if she can come back to the form which saw her ﬁnish third at Roscommon in September. Star Rating HH In A Nice Way — Handicap Rating 88 25/1 HR90 L.A. McKenna 10.11 26L 11th of 14 to More Info 11.11 THU 19 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Sft 33/1 HR88 L.A. McKenna 10.8 7 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Iriskana (FR) 10.8 ROS 25 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 105yds Sft 14/1 HR88 K. Callaghan 11.5 (CP) u.r. in race won by Vintage Gold 11.5 KILL 26 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 50yds Yld/Sft

10 VERBAL SPARRING (IRE) (40)

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teocht B J S Bolger O Mrs Bridget Dillon & Seamus O’Brien ORANGE, white braces & sleeves, orange cap

4 11

(161)

u83650 F Carl Millar J Desmond McDonogh, Meath T

11 DANESFORT MAYFLY (IRE) (21)

Br B f Yeats - Debut B Seosamh Murphy O Sloane & Joe Cooper WHITE, emerald green star, striped sleeves, red cap

(160)

925328 F Sarah Kavanagh J W J Lanigan, Laois T

Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from 11 starts and could be one for the each-way players. Her Naas form in March gives her every chance today. Star Rating HHH Danesfort Mayﬂy — Handicap Rating 87 (PtoP) 4/1 M J Sweeney 40L 8th to Electric Dreamer BOULTA 10-DEC-23 10r8f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/2FF J C Barry 9.1/2L 2nd to Millie B MOIG SOUTH 26-NOV-23 8r4f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy (PtoP) 6/4 J C Barry 3rd to Farfromnowhere TATTERSALLS 29-OCT-23 4r3f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy

12 PERFECT PUPIL (IRE) (24)

(160)

300005 F Br B g Leading Light - Present Promise Daire James McConville J B Mr P Cousins Stephen McConville (R), Armagh T O Stephen McConville RED & WHITE STRIPES, red sleeves, white cap

Placed in a point-to-point from nine starts. Yet to really show any promise racing under Rules and is likely to struggle again this afternoon unless ﬁnding improvement for the drop in trip. Star Rating H Perfect Pupil — Handicap Rating 87 66/1 HR87 Daire James McConville 11.6 26L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Kitsilano 11.13 CLON 7 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 14yds Hvy 200/1 Miss A. McGuinness 11.5 38L 16th of 19 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 200/1 Miss A. McGuinness 11.2 45L last of 13 to Charming Fortune 11.4 SLGO 27 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft

RACE SIX

Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts and dropped 2lb for his Limerick eﬀort last month. Lightly raced in handicaps and may yet step up in this sphere. Star Rating HH Verbal Sparring — Handicap Rating 88 12/1 HR90 L.A. McKenna 11.4 24L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Petit Dejeuner 11.3 LIM 21 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy 12/1 HR91 E. Walsh 10.13 14L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Park Of Kings 11.8 ROS 25 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 195yds Sft 80/1 E. Walsh 11.7 30L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to Toto Too 11.12 NAV 16 SEP mdn hdl 1m 7f 120yds Yld

13 SHANA CLOON (IRE) (24)

4 11

Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Booley Bay B Mr D O’Connor O T P Ward LIGHT BLUE, grey epaulettes, quartered cap

(160)

074003 F Patrick M O’Brien J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts and that came courtesy of an improved eﬀort at Clonmel earlier this month. Represents a shrewd yard and cannot be overlooked. Star Rating HHH Shana Cloon — Handicap Rating 87 25/1 HR87 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 9L 7L 3rd to Kalanisi Dubh 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 43yds Hvy 22/1 HR88 S.W. Flanagan 11.6 24L 10th of 17fn, 20rn to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 18/1 HR89 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 51L last of 13fn, 14rn to Ricky Langford 10.12 WEX 7 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 170yds Gd/Yld

14 FUTURE PROOF (IRE) (59)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Moraga B Claudio Marzocco & Thierry Lacoste O Eric Newnham YELLOW, yellow & light green check sleeves, light green cap

(CPiece)

(159)

875040 F Tom Kelly J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Winning form on deep ground counts for plenty and he’s one to consider. Star Rating HHH Future Proof 2 ﬂat wins €13,908 1 N.H. win €7,965 — Handicap Rating 86 12/1 HR87 C. Owens 10.13 (BK) 25L 14th of 15 to Duke Otto 11.9 THU 2 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 13yds Sft 14/1 HR87 C. Owens 10.8 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Duncarrig 11.9 NAV 16 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 120yds Yld 16/1 HR89 C. Owens 10.1 (CP) 32L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Cave Court 11.0 DRYL 1 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 190yds Gd/Yld

15 IS THAT SO (IRE) (37)

Br Gr f Alhebayeb - Pallas Athena B Mrs Siobhan McCarthy O M G Kelly BLACK, red stars, black sleeves, red & black quartered cap

(159)

(C,T) 59p000 F Eoin G Kelly (2) J Adrian Murray, Westmeath T

Unplaced in all six NH starts and she needs the ﬁrst-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie combination to eke out plenty of improvement if she’s to make this start a winning one. Star Rating H Is That So — Handicap Rating 86 40/1 HR50 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 (BK) 9 1/2L 12th of 14 to Spinning Web 8.9 DUN 24 NOV hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 33/1 HR53 J. Cleary 9.1 (CP) 23L 12th of 13 to Sioux Princess (GB) 9.3 DUN 17 NOV hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 50/1 HR56 J. Cleary 9.1 9 3/4L 10th of 14 to The Mpex Kid 10.2 DUN 13 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std

16 TRUE COMPANION (IRE) (243)

10 11

Br B g Fast Company - Panglossian B Mr Albert Conneally O Lisa Hallinan MAROON, black sleeves, white stars, black & white quartered cap

(159)

60p/-909 F Alan King (2) J John J Cullen (R), Mayo T

Yet to place in three starts over hurdles and this dual Flat winner will be banking on the switch to handicap hurdles eking out plenty of improvement this afternoon. Star Rating H True Companion 2 ﬂat wins €12,370 — Handicap Rating 86 200/1 A.M. King 11.5 43L 9th of 15 to Showurappreciation 11.4 BAL 2 MAY mdn hdl 2m 5f 30yds Gd 200/1 HR33 S.D. Bowen 8.0 (BK) 36L 13th of 14 to Magical Vision 9.1 NAAS 26 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Hvy Oisin Orr 9.2 (BK) 45L last of 9 to Breguet Boy 9.2 NEWCASTLE 14 MAR 1m 2f 42yds Std

17 SUNWALK (GB) (17)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Walk In Beauty B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd O Mrs S Neville EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE QUARTERED, hooped sleeves, qtd. cap

(TStrap)

11 4

(158)

0-p0p05 F Cian Cullinan J Seamus Neville, Wexford T

Unplaced in all seven starts over hurdles but there was promise in his latest effort when fifth at Naas. If he builds on that display he could be thereabouts at the business end today. Star Rating HHHH Sunwalk (GB) 1 flat win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 85 125/1 HR85 Mr T. Walsh 11.6 (TS) 7L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Tuckmill 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 125/1 HR67 D.E. Sheehy 9.8 (TS) 10L 12th of 14 to Walhaan 10.1 DUN 10 NOV hcp (47-75)1m 2f 150yds Std 40/1 HR89 J.J. Slevin 11.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by We’llgowats 11.6 GOW 29 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft/Hvy

18 ALWAYS ENCHANTING (GB) (24)

Br B f Casamento - Enchanting Smile (FR) B Kay Russell O Kay Russell BLACK, light blue star, striped sleeves, light blue star on cap

(157)

07-0774 F Niall Moore J E J O’Grady, Tipperary T

Yet to place in 12 starts. An improved bid can be expected on her return to this distance, although she will need to see her race out with more conviction in order to shed her maiden tag. Star Rating HHH Always Enchanting (GB) — Handicap Rating 84 8/1 HR85 Conor Clarke 11.4 1 1/4L 8L 13L 4th to Kitsilano 11.13 CLON 7 DEC 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 14yds Hvy 9/1 HR87 G. Brouder 11.1 14L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Petit Dejeuner 11.3 LIM 21 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy 25/1 HR87 M.M. McDonagh 11.4 16L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Mount Sinai 11.7 CLON 26 OCT mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Hvy

19 SHEAN GLORY (IRE) (40)

Br B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Dante’s Queen B Donal Kenneally O Sean Aherne MAUVE, white hoop & armlet, mauve cap, white star

(156)

f53935 F Diarmuid Moloney J Sean Aherne, Cork T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. She is now only 2lb higher than her last winning mark and there were positives to be gleaned from her latest ﬁfth. Star Rating HHH Shean Glory 2 N.H. wins €12,095 — Handicap Rating 83 8/1 HR84 D. Moloney 10.10 12L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Petit Dejeuner 11.3 LIM 21 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy 10/1 HR85 Mr S. Tobin 10.11 4 1/4L 35L 3rd to Housemartin 11.7 CLON 26 OCT 12rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 125yds Hvy 5/1 HR84 M.P. O’Connor 10.8 (CP) 31L 9th of 10 to Itsalonglongroad (GB) 11.1 TRAM 12 OCT hcp chse (0-102)1m 7f 110yds Hvy

20 ESSENTIAL PART (IRE) (17)

Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Velvetina B Windﬂower Overseas O Marc Salmon RED & WHITE QUARTERED, halved sleeves, striped cap

5 10 13

(153)

007600 F Ethan O’Sullivan (2) J Adrian Sexton, Kildare T

Unplaced in all ten starts over hurdles. Her recent appearances over hurdles haven’t offered much encouragement and significant improvement will be required if she is to have a say in the finish this afternoon. Star Rating HH Essential Part — Handicap Rating 80 125/1 HR80 Mr H.E. Sexton 11.3 (TS) 28L last of 14fn, 15rn to Tuckmill 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 40/1 HR83 R.J. Condon 10.11 73L last of 13fn, 14rn to Petit Dejeuner 11.3 LIM 21 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m Hvy 50/1 HR84 Mr H.E. Sexton 10.10 21L 6th of 17fn, 20rn to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy

21 MAX TIME (IRE) (17)

Br B g Policy Maker - Dancing Dynamo B Miss Maria Costello O I Madden YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

6 10 13

(153)

(TStrap) 799750 F Eamonn Fitzgerald (2) J I Madden, Galway T

Yet to place in 16 starts. Recent displays don’t suggest that he’s likely to capitalise any time soon. The leading principals have far more pressing claims and he’s best watched for now. Star Rating HH Max Time — Handicap Rating 80 16/1 HR80 Mr J.W. Hendrick 11.5 35L 15th of 17 to Cristiano Marealdo 11.8 NAAS 14 DEC hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 22/1 HR80 A.M. King 9.10 15L 5th of 10fn, 14rn to Dgalwaygallivantor 10.8 CK 26 NOV hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft 22/1 HR80 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.13 17L 7th of 14 to Getabelle 11.5 CK 15 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld/Sft

22 TINCURRA LAD (IRE) (17)

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

6 10 13

(153)

f04f0f F Conor Clarke J W J Martin, Wexford T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. He needs a 3lb drop in the ratings since his last hurdle outing at Punchestown to see him in a better light. Star Rating HH Tincurra Lad 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 80 28/1 HR85 J.G. Gilligan 10.4 fell in race won by Money Heist 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 16rn hcp chse (0-102)2m Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR83 D. King 10.6 84L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Hunting Brook 11.0 here 16 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 175yds Sft 33/1 HR85 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.4 fell in race won by Name Me Famous 11.2 THU 2 NOV 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 66yds Sft

RESERVES

23 JOESWAYORNOWAY (IRE) (24)

Br B f Getaway (GER) - Ellens Perk B Mr Thomas Kelly O Joe Walsh RED & BLACK STRIPES, black seams on sleeves, striped cap

11 10

(164)

4p6505 F Sean Cleary-Farrell (2) J E Sheehy, Kilkenny T

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good and soft ground. She is capable when in the mood and cannot be dismissed if getting a run. First reserve. Star Rating HHH Joeswayornoway 2 N.H. wins €11,800 — Handicap Rating 91 33/1 HR92 Shane Fenelon 10.11 (BK) (TS) 16L 5th of 10fn, 15rn to Kalanisi Dubh 11.4 CLON 7 DEC hcp hdl (80-102)2m 43yds Hvy 20/1 HR95 Shane Fenelon 11.7 (BK) 70L 15th of 17fn, 20rn to Intersky Sunset 10.12 GOW 11 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy 8/1 HR102 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (BK) (TS) 55L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Indie Belle 11.3 DWNP 2 APR hcp chse (0-102)2m 3f 55yds Sft

24 WITHOUT EXCEPTION (IRE) (22)

4 11

(160)

Yet to place in four starts. His opening mark looks stiﬀ given what he’s achieved over hurdles so far and others are more persuasive over this trip. Second reserve. Star Rating HH Without Exception — Handicap Rating 87 250/1 C. Owens 11.0 66L 21st of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 63L 21st of 24 to Firefox 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft 250/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 63L 17th of 19 to Predators Gold (FR) 11.7 here 25 NOV mdn hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft

25 JUKE BOX ROCK (IRE) (22)

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

4 11 12

(166)

0000 F Alix Balfe (4) J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Yet to place in four starts. His pedigree suggests that an opening mark of 93 should be within his capabilities and sustained market support requires close inspection. Third reserve. Star Rating HHH Juke Box Rock — Handicap Rating 93 250/1 K.E Buckley 11.4 51L 17th of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 69L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Lombron (FR) 10.13 THU 30 NOV mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 250/1 P.M. O’Brien 11.5 92L 15th of 18fn, 22rn to It’s For Me (FR) 11.12 here 16 NOV mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft C,T worn by No. 15. CPiece worn by No. 14. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 9, No. 17, No. 21. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 The Big Cloud, 4/1 Dontdooddson (FR), 8/1 Sunwalk (GB), Shean Glory, 10/1 Boola Boola, Danesfort Mayﬂy, Shana Cloon, Always Enchanting (GB), 14/1 Billy Lee Swagger, 16/1 Another Red Cat, Verbal Sparring, Future Proof, 33/1 Eikonix (GB), In A Nice Way, 50/1 Keeptellinemnuttin, Perfect Pupil, True Companion, Max Time, Tincurra Lad, 66/1 County Graduate, Is That So, Essential Part 2022 - 1st Little Mixup 2nd Caoimhes Pet 3rd Thefaithfulindian (4 min. 28.1 sec.)

RACE SIX

0000 F Br B g Sans Frontieres - The Big Nun (GB) B J Mangan J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T O J J Leckey ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, hooped cap

RACE SUMMARY THE BIG CLOUD was well supported in the market ahead of her latest Clonmel outing and almost landed the spoils. She was beaten just over a length into second that day, showing marked improvement, and connections have found her a really winnable opening as she bids to go one better now that the penny has dropped. Dontdooddson boasts good enough form to suggest he’ll be thereabouts, while Sunwalk showed much more when ﬁfth at Naas 17 days ago.

WIN: THE BIG CLOUD

EACH-WAY: DONTDOODDSON

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): G Cromwell (28 wins from 248 runners, 11%) runs SHANA CLOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs SHANA CLOON Weightwatcher: TINCURRA LAD won oﬀ a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 10lb to 80. Fancy That: D A McLoughlin won this race in 2013 and 2016. The stable runs ANOTHER RED CAT today. S Crawley won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs THE BIG CLOUD today. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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RACE

3.45 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €2200 THIRD: €1100 FIRST: €6490 FOURTH: €550 FIFTH: €330 SIXTH: €220

Two Miles and Two Furlongs 79 Yards Start

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 AN CAILIN CIUIN (IRE) (35)

(165)

11 11

3-26 F Br B f Imperial Monarch - Sliabh Donn Mr T Hamilton J B Margaret Mullins & Tom O’Brien O Ms Margaret Mullins & Mrs Brid O’Brien Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny T ROYAL BLUE, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, red star Placed in two point-to-points from three starts. Failed to ﬁre in a Listed contest over hurdles last month, but could have a say in this sphere. Star Rating HHH An Cailin Ciuin 125/1 J.J. Slevin 10.7 23L last of 6 to Hispanic Moon (FR) 10.11 here 26 NOV hdl Listed 2m 2f 40yds Sft (PtoP) 1/1FF B O’Neill 3/4L 2nd to Slotty Dotty LISRONAGH 04-NOV-23 6r4f Mares Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 4/1 T P Roche 3rd to Only By Night LINGSTOWN 27-NOV-22 13r9f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

2 BEE BRIGHT (IRE) (-)

Br B f Leading Light - Honeybrunch B Glebeland Farm Ltd O Mrs Claire Doyle RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

11 11

(165) F

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

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Related to a few winners, but she could ﬁnd this a tough task on her ﬁrst start under Rules. Star Rating HH

3 COOL LADY TOO (IRE) (-)

11 11

(165)

Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - My Cool Lady F Mr S Connor (7) J B Richard Irwin S R B Crawford, Antrim T O Richard Irwin LIGHT BLUE, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap

Half-sister to Butte Montana, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f and over hurdles at 2m. She is a daughter of Flemensﬁrth and could have a say on debut. Star Rating HHH

4 DANSANTTOTHETUNE (IRE) (-)

Br B f Dansant (GB) - Nutmeg Tune B Mr Denis Tarrant O Fastey For Fun Syndicate LIGHT GREEN, white sleeves, white cap, black star

11 11

(165) F

Ms J E Grant (7) J David M O’Brien, Kilkenny T

Full sister to Ran Rite, won in a point to point race at 3m. It would be a bit of a surprise if she was Star Rating HH able to take this on her ﬁrst outing.

5 EAST SIDE (IRE) (82)

Br Br f Elzaam (AUS) - Uptown B Eclipse Thoroughbreds Inc O Mrs John M Weld EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, quartered cap

11 11

(165)

4 F Mr F Maguire J Charles Weld, Kildare T

Half-sister to Downtown Boy, won twice at 1m 1f and 1m 4f. She showed more than enough ability when fourth here in October to suggest she can get involved. Star Rating HHHHH East Side 66/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 3 3/4L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Tarnova 11.3 here 10 OCT 17rn Bumper 2m 140yds Yld

6 GLENDAARS FORTUNE (IRE) (21)

BLACK, white stars

11 11

(165)

2221 F Br Ch f Soldier of Fortune - Glendars Breeze Mr R W Barron (5) J B Frank Reynolds James Andrew Fahey, Laois T O Frank Reynolds

She is a daughter of Solider Of Fortune and was victorious in her latest point-to-point, so is well worth a market check. Star Rating HHHH Glendaars Fortune (PtoP) 4/1 R W Barron won 8L 12L from Desperado Genie and Ciakat TATTERSALLS 10-DEC-23 9r7f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy (PtoP) 2/1FF Ms M O’Sullivan 4L 2nd to One For Daisy TRALEE 21-APR-23 10r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 Ms M O’Sullivan 2nd to Susie Styler QUAKERSTOWN 09-APR-23 9r7f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

7 HEURE EXACTE (FR) (325)

11 11

(165)

80-0 F Br B f Great Pretender - Paricolombieres (FR) (TStrap) B Francois Meslin & Cte Etienne De Maupeou Miss A B O’Connor (3) J I Madden, Galway T O I Madden YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots Unplaced in all three starts. She has also been sent oﬀ at big odds in all of those eﬀorts, so it’s best to look elsewhere. Star Rating H Heure Exacte (FR) 300/1 Mr D.M. Russell 11.3 38L 14th of 15 to Nick Rockett 12.0 THU 9 FEB Bumper 1m 7f 132yds Gd/Yld 250/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.4 83L last of 11 to Magic Dawn 11.4 here 31 DEC 22 Bumper 2m 2f Sft/Hvy 100/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.0 8th of 10 to Loughglynn 12.0 NAAS 20 DEC 22 Bumper 1m 7f 201yds Sft

8 INSTANT TENDANCE (FR) (42)

11 11

(165)

(TStrap) 7-63 F Br Ch f Joshua Tree - Sissi Land (FR) Mr H C Swan (5) J B Marie-Laure Collet, Marylene Collet & Jean Collet Gordon Elliott, Meath T O Mrs Caren Walsh PINK, maroon star, striped cap Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. She showed fair form in both of her eﬀorts in this sphere and she is expected to get involved. Star Rating HHHH Instant Tendance (FR) 16/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 (TS) 1L 7L 3rd to Look To The West 11.7 NAV 19 NOV 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 12/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 (TS) 16L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Mayor’s Walk 11.4 LIST 18 SEP mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd 4/1 Mr J.J. Codd 10.13 13L 7th of 15 to Icare Desbois (FR) 11.1 FAIR 17 APR 22 Bumper 2m Yld

9 LADY BLUEBIRD (IRE) (14)

11 11

(165)

66627 F Br B f Retirement Plan (GB) - Blueberrythethird Mr E Finegan (7) J B W Moran Hugh Paul Finegan (R), Meath T O Hugh Paul Finegan GREY, red seams, grey cap, red diamonds Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. She was a tad disappointing at Thurles, but she isn’t one to write off based on her penultimate second at Navan. Star Rating HHHH Lady Bluebird 100/30 Mr E. Finegan 11.4 14L 7th of 16 to Femme Magnifique 11.11 THU 17 DEC Bumper 1m 7f 205yds Yld 14/1 Mr E. Finegan 11.4 4L 2nd to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 NOV 19rn Bumper 2m Sft 28/1 Mr E. Finegan 11.4 7L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Fortunate Lighting 11.4 GAL 5 AUG Bumper 2m Hvy

10 LITTLE GREEN LADY (IRE) (15)

Br B f Doyen - The Green Lady B Mr George Moore O George Moore DARK GREEN & YELLOW CHECK, white sleeves, dark green & yellow check cap

4 11 11

(165)

07 F Mr C Mullins (7) J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Unplaced in both NH starts. Failed to land a blow at Fairyhouse earlier in the month and she will need to improve a great deal. Star Rating H Little Green Lady 200/1 Mr J.H. Williamson 10.12 22L 7th of 9 to Miss Mini Bee 10.12 FAIR 16 DEC Bumper 2m 30yds Hvy 40/1 Ms C.A. Walsh 10.12 60L last of 13fn, 14rn to Old Ground 11.11 CLON 11 MAY Bumper 2m 54yds Sft Br B f Milan (GB) - Stashedaway B Tim Conroy O T B Conroy BLACK, white chevron & sleeves, em. green & royal blue striped cap

11 11

(165)

845833 F Mr J L Gleeson (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary T

Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. Makes her ﬁrst start for the Denis Gerard Hogan yard and would be of interest if the betting vibes are strong. Star Rating HHH Milanaway 5/1 D. King 10.10 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Mollys Glory 11.7 THU 23 NOV 14rn mdn hdl 2m 7f Yld/Sft 25/1 D. King 11.4 6 1/2L 13L 3rd to Abi’s Champ 11.7 CK 5 NOV 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 9/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 19L 8th of 17 to Tarnova 11.3 here 10 OCT Bumper 2m 140yds Yld

12 NELLS CHOICE (IRE) (-)

4 11 11

(165)

Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - The Folkes Choice (GB) F Carl Millar (7) J B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan Cian Collins, Meath T O Fergal Duncan MAROON, white hoop, white stars on sleeves, maroon cap, white stars

Half-sister to Frontal Assault, won twice over hurdles at 2m 7f and 3m and in a chase at 2m 6f including a Group 3 race. She warrants a market check on her debut under Rules. Star Rating HHH

RACE SEVEN

11 MILANAWAY (IRE) (38)

13 NOTHING HECTIC (IRE) (49)

4 11 11

(165)

7 F Br B f Mizzou - Snow Keeper (GB) Mr J C Canavan (7) J B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R), Tipperary T O Timothy Kelly EMERALD GREEN & RED QUARTERED, halved sleeves, striped cap Dam unraced. She was well-held at Naas last month and will need to pull out a lot more in order to have a say against this ﬁeld. Star Rating HH Nothing Hectic 125/1 Mr J.C. Canavan 11.4 17L 7th of 19 to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 NOV Bumper 2m Sft

14 ROXHILL ROISE (IRE) (49)

11 11

(165)

(Hood) 1 F Br B f Getaway (GER) - Bellavic Mr S Cavanagh (7) J B Mr P P Greaney David M O’Brien, Kilkenny T O Cairde Gaoil Syndicate WHITE, emerald green cross of lorraine & sleeves, emerald green & white quartered cap Half-sister to Pressure Sensitive, won twice in NH ﬂat races at 2m and 2m 1f. She was successful in a point-to-point last month and could have a say on her debut under Rules. Star Rating HHHH Roxhill Roise (PtoP) 5/1 S Cavanagh won 5L 3L from Theatre Light and River Grainey DROMAHANE 12-NOV-23 6r Mares Mdn 3m Sft

15 SHAVING (FR) (49)

Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Idaho Falls (FR) B M Eric Leﬀray O FB Racing Club DARK BLUE, emerald green hoop, pink sleeves, emerald green cap

11 11

(165)

8 F Mr P W Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Full sister to Shanning, won three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f and on the ﬂat at 1m 2f. She didn’t run as well as the market anticipated at Naas, but she could easily bounce back to get into contention. Star Rating HHHH Shaving (FR) 9/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 18L 8th of 19 to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 NOV Bumper 2m Sft

16 SLOTTY DOTTY (IRE) (57)

11 11

(165)

(Hood) 1 F Br B f Court Cave - Queen Medbh Mr J C Barry (3) J B Dane’s Well Bernard Martin Crowley (R), Waterford T O Good Ghandi Gang ROYAL BLUE, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, white cap Dam a lightly raced maiden. She struck by just under a length in a point-to-point last time and any market support should not be ignored. Star Rating HHH Slotty Dotty (PtoP) 5/2 J C Barry won 3/4L 30L from An Cailin Ciuin and Cahirdown Lass LISRONAGH 04-NOV-23 6r4f Mares Mdn 3m Sft

17 SPANISH MAID (IRE) (254)

Br B f Workforce (GB) - Maid For Money B Michael O Bourke O Francis J Flood WHITE, large red spots, red cap

11 11

(165)

u F Mr R A Jackson (7) J Francis J Flood, Wicklow T

She could find this a difficult assignment on her first start, so others look more appealing options. Star Rating H Spanish Maid (PtoP) 6/1 R A Jackson u.r. in race won by Ingenie (FR) FAIRYHOUSE 21-APR-23 11r4f Mares Mdn 3m Sft

18 THE DIDDLER (IRE) (49)

Br B f Shantou (USA) - Catwalk Babe B Tom Radley O P M Quinlan ROYAL BLUE, yellow seams, yellow cap, royal blue star

11 11

(165)

(TStrap) 6 F Mr M G Purcell (7) J P M Quinlan (R), Kildare T

Full sister to Imonlysaying, won in NH ﬂat race at 2m. She had Nothing Hectic and Shaving behind last time, but this requires a lot more still. Star Rating HHH The Diddler 66/1 Mr M.G. Purcell 11.4 (TS) 17L 6th of 19 to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 NOV Bumper 2m Sft Hood worn by No. 14, No. 16. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 8, No. 18. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Instant Tendance (FR), 11/2 Shaving (FR), 13/2 Milanaway, 7/1 East Side, 8/1 Glendaars Fortune, Lady Bluebird, Roxhill Roise, 12/1 Cool Lady Too, Slotty Dotty, 14/1 An Cailin Ciuin, 25/1 Bee Bright, Dansanttothetune, Nells Choice, Spanish Maid, 33/1 Nothing Hectic, The Diddler, 50/1 Heure Exacte (FR), Little Green Lady 2022 - 1st Magic Dawn 2nd Abi’s Champ 3rd Armed And Fabulous (5 min. 4.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY EAST SIDE outran her huge odds to ﬁnish fourth over an extended 2m here in October and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Elzaam could have plenty more to come and she is taken to get oﬀ the mark. The main threat is Shaving, who was disappointing when behind a couple of these at Naas last month, but she is in fantastic hands and is likely to give a much better account. Any market support for Slotty Dotty would also be of interest.

WIN: EAST SIDE

EACH-WAY: SHAVING

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (18-23): W P Mullins (150 wins from 646 runners, 23%) runs SHAVING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 70 runners, 24%) runs SHAVING Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs INSTANT TENDANCE today.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

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!

ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED 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 SEVEN

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?

CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 12.45p.m. The Download The New Tote App Beginners Steeplechase of €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670) Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 173 yards. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7670; Second: €2600; Third: €1300; Fourth: €650; Fifth: €390; Sixth: €260. Tote Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.15p.m. The Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Steeplechase of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) 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 steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 173 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 21st December. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300. Tote Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 1.45p.m. The Tote.ie 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 159 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250. Tote Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.15p.m. The Tote Guarantee Available On Course & Tote.ie Hurdle of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325) Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. A hurdle for four years old and upwards that since 1st May, 2022 have not won more than two weight-for-age hurdle races or a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for age hurdle race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 15 yards. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st May, 2022 Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races or one value more than €12,000 8lb extra. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350. Tote Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 2.45p.m. The Tote Fantasy Handicap Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735) Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 15 yards. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 21st December. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330. Tote Ireland will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.15p.m. The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of €12,500 (80-95) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) 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. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 miles 159 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 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. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th December) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 21st December. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250. Adare Manor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €200 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490) Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 79 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 27th December) may also ride in this race. (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). Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220. Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

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