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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

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VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND: €2100 FIFTH: €315

THIRD: €1050 SIXTH: €210.

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Form

NO HORSE

1 COKO BEACH (FR) (58)

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) B J L Berger O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

9 12 0

(168)

(Blinkers)

41p312- F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good yielding to soft - heavy. Beaten 13l by Chambard when second of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 3m 2f (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHHH Coko Beach (FR) 6 N.H. wins €211,250 C — Handicap Rating 161 D.J. Gilligan 11.9 (BK) 13L 2nd to Chambard (FR) 10.1 AINTREE 9 DEC 23 12rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f 188yds Hvy 20/1 HR153 D.J Gilligan 11.5 (BK) won 2 1/4L 2 1/4L from Limerick Lace 10.7 and Fakir D’alene (FR) 10.8 NAV 19 NOV 23 20rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR152 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (BK) 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Gevrey (FR) 10.12 LIM 22 OCT 23 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft

2 STATTLER (IRE) (15)

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

9 12 0

(168)

(TStrap) 1-22p6-2 F Mr P W Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 13l by Allaho when second of 4 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Horse Allaho Jockey Hotel Chase at Thurles over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Stattler 5 N.H. wins €109,516.30 — Handicap Rating 160 20/1 HR160 B. Hayes 11.3 (TS) 13L 2nd to Allaho (FR) 11.8 THU 21 JAN 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 35yds Sft 28/1 HR163 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 28L last of 6 to Fastorslow (FR) 11.12 here 26 NOV 23 chse Grade 1 2m 3f 150yds Sft Mr P. W. Mullins 11.10 p.u. in race won by Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR 23 13rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft

3 VITAL ISLAND (IRE) (52)

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

12 12 0

(TStrap)

(168)

121p20- F J J Slevin J R P O’Keeﬀe, Wexford T

Has won two chases and seven point-to-points from 3m to 4m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Latenightpass when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HHH Vital Island 2 N.H. wins €26,550 C Mr T. Power Roche 9.9 (TS) 70L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Latenightpass (GB) 10.8 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Sft 16/1 J.J. Slevin 11.9 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 8rn chse 3m Sft Mr. T. Power Roche 10.11 (TS) p.u. in race won by Bomari (FR) 10.11 CRAON 3 SEP 23 11rn chse Listed 3m 6f Gd /Sft

4 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (40)

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

10 11 4

(158)

(CPiece) 0-6057p- F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath T

He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Meetingofthewaters in December last year on his latest outing. Star Rating HHH Enjoy D’allen (FR) 2 N.H. wins €20,355 40/1 HR137 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by Meetingofthewaters 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 23 27rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Sft E. Walsh 10.6 (V) (TS) 13L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Latenightpass (GB) 10.8 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Sft 4/1 HR140 E. Walsh 11.1 10L 5th of 8 to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 chse 3m Sft

5 FAMEAFTERTHEGLORY (GB) (52)

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Milan Athlete B Mr W Kinsey O Mick & Molly Syndicate YELLOW, black stars, black sleeves, dark blue cap, light blue star

11 4

(158)

676173- F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

He has won a NH ﬂat race and two point-to-points from 2m to 3m on heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Latenightpass beaten 6l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HHHH Fameaftertheglory (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900 Jonathan Burke 10.2 4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Latenightpass (GB) 10.8 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 13rn hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Sft (PtoP) 7/4FF Derek O’Connor 17L 7th to Lough Derg Spirit LINGSTOWN 26-NOV-23 14r8f Open 3m 1f Sft (PtoP) 4/1 F R Buckley won 13L 1 1/4L from Screaming Colours and Ramillies TATTERSALLS 29-OCT-23 7r3f Open 3m Hvy

6 GENOIS (FR) (24)

11 4

(158)

6-5263-8 F Simon Torrens J E Bolger, Limerick T

Br B g Saddler Maker - La Rousseliere (FR) B Haras De la Rousseliere O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, green cap, white star

A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on yielding - soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 16l behind Pats Choice at 4-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Genois (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,080 — Handicap Rating 127 4/1 HR128 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (CP) 15L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Pats Choice 11.8 NAAS 12 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m Sft 5/1 HR127 S.D. Torrens 10.3 (CP) 9L s/hd 3rd to Embittered 10.6 NAV 9 DEC 23 11rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 4f 100yds Hvy 4/1 HR128 M.P. Walsh 11.12 17L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Flanking Maneuver 11.12 FAIR 7 OCT 23 beg.ch 2m 5f 110yds Sft

7 JET FIGHTER (IRE) (15)

11 4

(158)

(CPiece) 7p787-5 F Conor Stone-Walsh (5) J Peter Maher, Kildare T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Finished 19l behind De Nordener when last of 5 at 4-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Ballycrystal over 3m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Jet Fighter — Handicap Rating 85 (PtoP) 4/1 B T Stone 5th to De Nordener BALLYCRYSTAL 21-JAN-24 5r Wnr of Two 3m Sft Petr Tuma 10.9 64L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Ztracenka CZE) 10.10 WROCLAW 22 OCT 23 chse 2m 4f Gd /Sft S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0 99+L 8th of 8fn, 19rn to Sacamiro (CZE) 11.0 PARDUBICE 8 OCT 23 hdl Listed 4m 2f 110yds Gd

8 KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (57)

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Knockiel Spirit B Mr L Walsh O Teresa Flood RED, black cross of lorraine, red & white striped cap

10 11 4

(158)

(TStrap) 241p36- F Miss G Benson (7) J Peter John Flood (R), Meath T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1fav behind John The Spark when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (heavy) in December last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Star Rating HH Knockiel Synge (PtoP) 8/1 Ms G Benson 22L 6th to John The Spark (GB) TATTERSALLS 10-DEC-23 10r9f 3m Hvy (PtoP) 14/1 Ms G Benson 7L 3rd to Lough Derg Spirit LINGSTOWN 26-NOV-23 14r8f Open 3m 1f Sft (PtoP) 10/1 Ms G Benson p.u. in race won by Beau’s Candle KNOCKMULLEN HOUSE 12-NOV-23 7r3f Wnr of One 3m Sft

9 LOW LIE THE FIELDS (IRE) (135)

Br B g Gold Well (GB) - Tir Na Gcapall B Aidan Madden O Alan E Smith LIGHT GREEN, grey epaulettes, grey cap, light green star

10 11 4

(158)

(CPiece) 9-4p400- F Mr B T Stone (7) J Peter Maher, Kildare T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on heavy and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in September last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Star Rating HH Low Lie The Fields 2 N.H. wins €12,390 C 16/1 HR109 Rachael Blackmore 10.0 (TS) 38L last of 11fn, 13rn to Gold Speed 10.7 LIST 23 SEP 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 18/1 HR112 H. Morgan 11.3 (TS) 11L 12th of 23fn, 25rn to Ballybawn Belter 11.1 here 26 APR 23 hcp hdl (95-123)2m 3f 180yds Yld 6/1 HR113 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (TS) nk 4 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Alpesh Amin 11.0 LIM 30 MAR 23 11rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 5f Sft

10 THREE BY TWO (IRE) (71)

11 4

(158)

Br B f Yeats - Beneﬁt Scheme p-13134- F B Mr P Murphy Conor Smithers (7) J O M McEvoy Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford T EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHECK, white sleeves, emerald green cap, white star

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 3m and 3m 1f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Finished 9l behind Birchdale when fourth of 8 at 17-2 on her latest outing in a chase here over 3m (soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Three By Two 1 N.H. win €8,850 C 17/2 C.D Smithers 10.9 3 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 8rn chse 3m Sft 5/2Fav Mr T. Power Roche 10.12 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Subset 11.0 here 29 APR 23 14rn chse 3m 1f Gd 8/1 Mr T. Power Roche 10.7 won 3L 14L from Vital Island 11.5 and Subset 11.0 here 25 APR 23 12rn hnt.ch 3m 1f Yld/Sft Blinkers worn by No. 1. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 7, No. 9. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 3, No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Stattler, 9/4 Coko Beach (FR), 5/1 Fameaftertheglory (GB), 10/1 Enjoy D’allen (FR), Genois (FR), Three By Two, 20/1 Vital Island, 50/1 Jet Fighter, Knockiel Synge, Low Lie The Fields 2023 - 1st Stealthy Tom 2nd Singing Banjo 3rd Artic Pearl (7 min. 25.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Coko Beach posted a ﬁne second in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December and the nine-year-old is an interesting recruit to this unique discipline. Gordon Elliott’s charge must enter calculations, but STATTLER edges the verdict. The Stowaway gelding was far from disgraced when runner-up over an inadequate 2m4f in a Grade 2 at Thurles recently and that should have put him spot on for his debut in this sphere. Fameaftertheglory should put his latest third-placed eﬀort in this discipline at Cheltenham to good use and shouldn’t be underestimated.

WIN:STATTLER

EACH-WAY: COKO BEACH

RACE ONE

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Bubble Bann B Brendan Fortune O Douglas Taylor DARK BLUE, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (156 wins from 645 runners, 24%) runs STATTLER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (25 wins from 68 runners, 37%) runs STATTLER Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs GENOIS today. Longest Traveller: GENOIS trained by Enda Bolger, Limerick, 108 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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RACE

1.50 The SBK Irish EBF Mares Handicap Steeplechase of €30,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE ??)

Two Miles and Six Furlongs 24 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €17700 SECOND: €6000 THIRD: €3000 FOURTH: €1500 FIFTH: €900 SIXTH: €600.

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O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

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Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 LA MALMASON (IRE) (52)

(166)

Br B f Walk In The Park - Sparky May (GB) B Ruxley Holdings Ltd O Alymer Stud LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap

11 12

207u31- F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 11-4fav at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year, beating Royale Margaux by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH La Malmason 2 N.H. wins €20,134.10 — Handicap Rating 132 K.M. Donoghue 12.1 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Royale Margaux (FR) 11.12 and Eureka Creek 11.5 CHELTENHAM 15 DEC 23 12rn hcp chse (0-125)2m 4f 127yds Sft 11/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 8L 2L 3rd to Found A Fifty 11.12 DRYL 10 NOV 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 3f 120yds Sft 6/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 u.r. in race won by Quilixios (GB) 11.12 LIM 22 OCT 23 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f Sft

2 MUST BE OBEYED (IRE) (35)

11 11

(165)

Br B f Mustameet (USA) - Clare Belle 44p43-p F B Mr and Mrs F Daly Darragh O’Keeﬀe J O Frank Daly & Lorna Groarke Thomas Gibney, Meath T YELLOW, emerald green diamond & diamonds on sleeves,yellow cap,em.green diamond

She has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 in the Grade 3 John and Chich Fowler Memorial EBF Mares Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f on her latest outing. Star Rating HHH Must Be Obeyed 4 N.H. wins €31,565 C — Handicap Rating 131 25/1 HR132 K.E Buckley 10.12 p.u. in race won by Riviere D’etel (FR) 10.9 FAIR 1 JAN 5rn chse Grade 3 2m 5f 92yds Hvy 17/2 HR132 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 hd 14L 3rd to Brides Hill 11.12 FAIR 3 DEC 23 8rn hcp chse 2m 4f Sft 8/1 HR133 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 3/4L 3 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Brideswell Lad 10.2 here 29 APR 23 12rn hcp chse (0-150) Grade B 3m Gd/Yld

3 BONNIE KELLIE (IRE) (22)

Br B f Shantou (USA) - Chic Milan B J R Weston O Ballyclogher Partnership EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, striped cap

(156)

fu155-2 F Phillip Enright J S Curling, Tipperary T

She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft heavy. Beaten 6l by Hardwired when second of 6 at 11-4jt-fav on her latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH Bonnie Kellie 3 N.H. wins €20,060 C — Handicap Rating 122 11/4Fav HR118 Mr P.A. King 11.2 6L 2nd to Hardwired 10.1 here 14 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 148yds Sft 11/1 HR118 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.0 10L 5th of 8fn, 12rn to Happy Dreams (FR) 9.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 3f 100yds Hvy 7/1 HR118 P.T. Enright 10.4 41L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Brides Hill 11.12 FAIR 3 DEC 23 hcp chse 2m 4f Sft

4 REGINA DRACONES (IRE) (39)

Br B Br f Kalanisi - Zihuatanejo Breeze B Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle O Shawshank Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, dark blue sleeves, white & dark blue check cap

(155)

pfp338- F Kieren Buckley J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f in December last year. Star Rating HHH Regina Dracones 5 N.H. wins €36,285 — Handicap Rating 121 14/1 HR122 E. Walsh 10.11 61L last of 8fn, 12rn to Happy Dreams (FR) 9.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 3f 100yds Hvy 10/1 HR122 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.3 3L 4L 3rd to Street Value 10.6 FAIR 3 DEC 23 18rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 5f 130yds Sft 66/1 HR122 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.9 2 1/4L 7 1/2L 3rd to Allegorie De Vassy (FR) 11.5 CLON 9 NOV 23 5rn chse Listed 2m 4f 96yds Hvy

5 KATES HILL (IRE) (22)

Br B f Jeremy (USA) - Hillmar B Patrick J Smyth O Patrick J Smyth WHITE, emerald green sleeves, purple cap

9 10 2

(142)

37802-1 F Donagh Meyler J J P Dempsey, Kildare T

She has won a chase and three point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 15-8fav here over 2m 7f (soft) last month, beating Rolly Bowley Boy by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Kates Hill 1 N.H. win €7,670 C — Handicap Rating 108 15/8Fav HR105 D. Meyler 11.5 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Rolly Bowley Boy 11.12 and Atacanter 11.12 here 14 JAN 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 148yds Sft 13/2 HR102 D. Meyler 12.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Money Heist 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 16rn hcp chse (0-102)2m Sft/Hvy 150/1 D. Meyler 11.5 61L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Corbetts Cross 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC 23 beg.ch 2m 5f 110yds Sft

6 LAR’S LASS (IRE) (41)

Br Ch f Ocovango (GB) - Back To Bavaria B James Conroy O Mrs L Skelly & N Skelly ROYAL BLUE, white panel, purple cap

8 10 0

(140)

3122p8- F Patrick M O’Brien (7) J J T R Dreaper, Meath T

She has won a chase and two point-to-points at 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Beaten 17l behind Eagle Terrace at 8-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HH Lar’s Lass 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 99 8/1 HR100 Mr B. O’Neill 12.0 16L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Eagle Terrace (GB) 11.2 DRYL 26 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Sft (PtoP) 2/1 B O’Neill p.u. in race won by La Feline (FR) LISRONAGH 04-NOV-23 7r5f Mares Open 3m Sft 6/1 HR98 Mr B. O’Neill 11.7 nk 2nd to Shantou Show 11.7 TIPP 4 MAY 23 10rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 175yds Yld Long Handicap - Lar’s Lass 9-7 (133) Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 La Malmason, 5/2 Bonnie Kellie, 7/2 Kates Hill, 11/2 Must Be Obeyed, 10/1 Regina Dracones, 25/1 Lar’s Lass No corresponding race.

LA MALMASON built on the promise of her third behind Found A Fifty at Down Royal when making a successful raid on her handicap debut over fences at Cheltenham in December. The winning margin doesn’t tell the full story as she appeared to win with something to spare and a 6lb rise is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Bonnie Kellie took a step back in the right direction when runner-up here last month when she arguably would have won but for a bad mistake at the second last. Kates Hill appeals most of the remainder.

WIN: LA MALMASON

EACH-WAY: BONNIE KELLIE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): G Cromwell (28 wins from 249 runners, 11%) runs LA MALMASON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs LA MALMASON Longest Traveller: BONNIE KELLIE trained by S Curling, Tipperary, 98 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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4TH

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O Owner

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T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 BOSSOFTHEBUS (IRE) (30)

(166)

Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Lochannagh B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey O Eamonn Hickey & Ger Finn DARK BLUE, red sleeves, check cap

11 12

60-0 F R Deegan J Paul Tobin (R), Waterford T

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind D Art D Art when 18th of 22 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HH Bossofthebus 150/1 R. Deegan 11.12 97L 18th of 20fn, 22rn to D Art D Art (FR) 11.12 CK 6 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 125/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 37L 13th of 16 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft 50/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.3 12L 6th of 15 to Big Dispute 11.10 KILL 14 MAY 23 Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld

2 FREMANTLE DOCTOR (IRE) (9)

11 12

(166)

Br B g Famous Name (GB) - Beneﬁcial Breeze (TStrap) p/-8 F B Longrove Stud Dylan Kidd (7) J O John C McConnell John C McConnell, Meath T WHITE, white cap, black star

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Western Diego when eighth of 11 on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Fremantle Doctor 80/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (TS) 57L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Western Diego 11.12 FAIR 27 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft (PtoP) 9/1 B W Harvey p.u. in race won by It’s For Me (FR) LOUGHANMORE 16-APR-22 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

3 I GET IT (GB) (-)

Br B g Telescope - Tintera B D & N Leggate, R Kent & I Henderson O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Br B g Walk In The Park - Our Victoria B Mr & Mrs R & N Furlong O Crocodile Pockets Syndicate DARK BLUE, pink cross of lorraine, hooped cap

(166) F

Mark Walsh J E Bolger, Limerick T

Full brother to Martha Divine, won over hurdles at 2m 6f.

4 LIGHTKEEPER (IRE) (24)

11 12

Star Rating HHH

11 12

(166)

762-2 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from four starts. Beaten 7l by Tullyhill when second of 25 at 10-1 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH Lightkeeper 10/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 7L 2nd to Tullyhill (FR) 11.12 NAAS 12 JAN 25rn mdn hdl 2m Sft (PtoP) 1/1FF B O’Neill 2L 2nd to Stylish Recruit FAIRYHOUSE 21-APR-23 10r5f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 4/1 P A King 30L 6th to Captain Butler MONKSGRANGE 26-MAR-23 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

5 MERCUREY (FR) (22)

11 12

(166)

Br Ch g Muhtathir (GB) - Mangoun (FR) 132/-3 F B E A R L de Cordelles & STE d’Entrainement Chloe Hue Antoine Lamotte d’Argy Paul Townend J O Mrs S Ricci W P Mullins, Carlow T PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 22 behind Lisnagar Fortune beaten 8l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Mercurey (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195 100/30 D.E. Mullins 11.12 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Lisnagar Fortune 11.12 here 14 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m 157yds Sft 8/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 5 1/2L 2nd to Arctic Bresil (GB) 11.12 CK 11 DEC 22 22rn mdn hdl 2m 185yds Yld/Sft 1/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.6 3L s/hd 3rd to Impulsive Dancer 11.6 LIM 27 MAR 22 8rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld

6 OAKLEY (GER) (12)

11 12

(166)

Br B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER) 22010-0 F B Dr Andreas Bolte u Dr Hans-Hermann Leimbach Danny Mullins J O Mrs P Crampton & Oliver Crampton & David Andrew Cloudsdale & Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny T Jennifer Crampton ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap

Well beaten at 125-1 behind O’Moore Park when 10th of 14 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH Oakley (GER) 2 ﬂat wins €8,400 125/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 86L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to O’Moore Park 11.4 FAIR 24 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy 100/30 HR67 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 20L 13th of 14 to Yokkell 9.11 DUN 15 DEC 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 8/1 HR63 J.A. Heffernan 10.0 won 1/2L 1/2L from Old Peculier (GB) 9.9 and Wajaaha 9.11 DUN 22 NOV 23 14rn hcp (4765)1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 17.7sec

7 OUR CHEZNEY (IRE) (9)

Br B g Doyen - Nabenta B Mr P Cross O Rath-Eden Syndicate WHITE, emerald green stars, white sleeves, white cap, yellow star

11 12

(166)

(Hood) 09p-p F Shane O’Callaghan (5) J Ms Helen P Markham (R), Wicklow T

Yet to place in four starts. Pulled up 3 out when 125-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Now Is The Hour last month on his latest outing. He is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH Our Chezney 125/1 C.D Smithers 11.5 p.u. in race won by Now Is The Hour 11.12 FAIR 27 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 65yds Sft 100/1 C.D Smithers 11.5 p.u. in race won by Easy Fella 11.5 here 11 JUN 23 14rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 140yds Gd/Yld 100/1 C.D Smithers 11.7 45L 9th of 16 to You Oughta Know 12.0 KILB 12 MAY 23 Bumper 2m Yld Br Br g Kalanisi - Syska B Kenneth Parkhill O Wet Room Syndicate WHITE, black chevron, striped sleeves, quartered cap

11 12

(166)

u00- F Shane Fitzgerald J Gerard Keane, Meath T

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind No Flies On Him when 15th of 28 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year. Star Rating HH Ragmans Corner 200/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 32L 15th of 26fn, 28rn to No Flies On Him 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld 250/1 K.C. Sexton 11.7 51L 16th of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 R.A. Doyle 10.13 u.r. in race won by Lombron (FR) 10.13 THU 30 NOV 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld

9 SUPREME RULER (FR) (-)

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sovereign Lady (FR) B Mme Henri Devin O Barry Connell YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star

Br Br g Westerner (GB) - Lady Taipan B James Giles O Milkers Syndicate WHITE, purple star, purple stars on sleeves, purple star on cap

(166)

Michael O’Sullivan J Barry Connell, Kildare T

Full brother to The Crown, won over hurdles at 2m.

10 THE STORY SO FAR (IRE) (16)

11 12

Star Rating HHHH

11 12

(166)

321-7 F Philip Byrnes (5) J C Byrnes, Limerick T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 2f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind My Trump Card when seventh of 12 on his hurdling debut at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HH The Story So Far 1 N.H. win €6,195 28/1 P. Byrnes 11.7 78L 7th of 9fn, 12rn to My Trump Card 11.12 NAV 20 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 3/1 Mr R.W. Barron 11.9 (CP) won 3/4L 1/2L from Remember’hesmine 11.7 and Cadoudal Saint (FR) 12.0 LIM 28 DEC 23 9rn Bumper 2m 2f Hvy 9/2 Mr R.W. Barron 11.9 (CP) 9L 2nd to My Trump Card 12.0 NAV 9 DEC 23 10rn Bumper 2m Hvy

11 ARTHUR’S VICTORY (IRE) (20)

Br B f Buratino - Impressive Victory (USA) B M D & A Phelan O Fiveohclock Syndicate PINK, white seams, pink sleeves, white cap

(159)

(Hood) 6707-00 F Gavin Brouder (5) J J A Nash, Kildare T

Beaten 19l behind Old Peculier at 20-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH Arthur’s Victory 3 ﬂat wins €11,257.50 20/1 HR62 J.J.G. Ryan 9.8 (CP) 18L 10th of 11 to Old Peculier (GB) 9.12 DUN 16 JAN hcp (47-70)1m Std 11/2 HR62 S.P. Davis 9.13 6 3/4L 10th of 14 to Gatsby Cap 8.12 DUN 12 JAN hcp (47-65)1m Std 16/1 HR64 J.J.G. Ryan 10.1 2 3/4L 7th of 14 to Comfort Line 10.0 DUN 15 DEC 23 hcp (47-65)1m Std

12 KARACOLE (FR) (22)

Br B f Kap Rock (FR) - High Morning (GB) B G A E C Campos O Fairholme Racing ROYAL BLUE, pink epaulettes & sleeves, pink star on cap

(159)

1//-7p0-4 F J J Slevin J James M Barcoe, Kilkenny T

Unplaced in all four NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Lisnagar Fortune when fourth of 22 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Karacole (FR) 1 ﬂat win €4,250 200/1 J.J. Slevin 11.5 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 15L 4th to Lisnagar Fortune 11.12 here 14 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m 157yds Sft 150/1 A.P. Heskin 11.5 36L 16th of 21fn, 23rn to King Of Kingsﬁeld 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld 200/1 M.P. O’Connor 11.4 p.u. in race won by Halka Du Tabert (FR) 11.7 CK 26 NOV 23 7rn beg.ch 2m 5f Sft

RACE THREE

8 RAGMANS CORNER (IRE) (41)

13 MILAN DOLLAR LADY (IRE) (-)

Br B f Milan (GB) - Lora Lady B Miss Ivy Rothwell O Syndicates Racing WHITE, black cap, red star

(159) F

Sam Ewing J Peter Fahey, Kildare T

Half-sister to Road To Respect, won seven times in chases between 2m 3f and 3m 1f, over hurdles at 2m 6f and in a point to point race at 3m including four Grade 1 races. Star Rating HHHH

14 TINT AND GLOW (IRE) (-)

Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Miss Gannet B John Byrne O Cathal McDaid PINK, black star, black sleeves, pink armlet, black cap

(159) F

Charlie O’Dwyer (5) J D E Fitzgerald, Limerick T

Dam unraced.

Star Rating HH

Hood worn by No. 7, No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 2. Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Mercurey (FR), 11/4 Lightkeeper, 5/1 Supreme Ruler (FR), 10/1 I Get It (GB), Milan Dollar Lady, 14/1 The Story So Far, 20/1 Karacole (FR), 33/1 Arthur’s Victory, Tint And Glow, 50/1 Bossofthebus, Fremantle Doctor, Oakley (GER), Our Chezney, Ragmans Corner 2023 - 1st Viva Devito 2nd Stuzzikini 3rd Battle It Out (4 min. 12.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY MERCUREY made a pleasing return to action here when ﬁnishing third on his ﬁrst outing for 13 months and the six-year-old remains open to a fair amount of improvement. Lightkeeper shaped with promise on his Rules debut when chasing home Tullyhill at Naas and that experience is likely to stand him in good stead going forward. Supreme Ruler is bred to be useful and commands respect along with Milan Dollar Lady, who is a half-sister to Grade 1-winning chaser Road To Respect.

WIN: MERCUREY

EACH-WAY: SUPREME RULER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (156 wins from 645 runners, 24%) runs MERCUREY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (25 wins from 68 runners, 37%) runs MERCUREY Longest Travellers: I GET IT trained by Ea Bolger, TINT AND GLOW trained by D E Fitzgerald, THE STORY SO FAR trained by C Byrnes - all Limerick, 108 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

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3RD

2ND

4TH

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J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 198 Yards

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 ALL FOR RACHEL (IRE) (16)

(166)

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Hannah Rose B Paul Nolan O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

11 12

78229-2 F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Placed in three hurdle races from 13 starts. Beaten 9l by Butty O Brien when second of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH All For Rachel — Handicap Rating 107 9/1 HR106 P.T. Enright 11.11 9L 2nd to Butty O Brien 11.2 NAV 20 JAN 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 33/1 HR106 P.T. Enright 11.12 (TS) 38L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Mahon’s Way 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft 4/1 HR105 P.T. Enright 11.4 11L 2nd to The Short Go 11.4 KILL 15 MAY 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

2 CHIEFS KINGDOM (IRE) (39)

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - John’s Eliza B Mr Emlyn Patterson O Softco PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap

(B,T)

11 12

(166)

237264- F R Deegan J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

Placed in three hurdle races from eight starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Built By Ballymore when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHH Chiefs Kingdom — Handicap Rating 109 11/1 HR109 R. Deegan 11.4 (TS) 12L 12L 1/2L 4th to Built By Ballymore 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy 9/4 HR111 C.D Smithers 11.8 (TS) 12L 6th of 14 to Champagne Admiral 11.10 LIM 21 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 12/1 HR111 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 11L 2nd to Croke Park 11.12 CLON 26 OCT 23 10rn mdn hdl 2m 125yds Hvy

3 EBENEZER SCROOGE (IRE) (79)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Pont de Alma (FR) B Mr P Reynolds O James W Power PURPLE, pink star & sleeves, pink star on cap

(TStrap)

11 12

(166)

5p3u80- F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Harvard Guy when 13th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Ebenezer Scrooge — Handicap Rating 108 18/1 HR109 Sam Ewing 11.8 (TS) 53L 13th of 17 to Harvard Guy (GB) 11.8 NAV 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 7/1 D.J Gilligan 11.5 (TS) 90L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Easy Fella 11.5 here 11 JUN 23 mdn hdl 2m 7f 140yds Gd/Yld 11/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) u.r. in race won by The Short Go 11.4 KILL 15 MAY 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

4 FALCON PARK (IRE) (128)

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Lisdaleen B Stephen Campion O Mrs Susan E Hennessy BLACK, orange stars, orange sleeves, black stars, black cap, orange stars

11 12

(166)

5668-02- F Mr B T Tully (7) J Paul Hennessy, Kilkenny T

Beaten 16l by Great Island when second of 19 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in September last year, his only placing from 17 starts. Star Rating HH Falcon Park — Handicap Rating 82 20/1 HR82 N.T. Prendergast 10.10 16L 2nd to Great Island 11.4 GOW 30 SEP 23 19rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 50yds Hvy 40/1 N.T. Prendergast 11.3 51L last of 11 to Weseekherthere 11.3 BELW 30 AUG 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Gd 15/2 HR84 D.E. Mullins 10.10 16L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to King Ferdinand 11.2 THU 20 OCT 22 hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 151yds Gd/Yld

5 LINDEN ARDEN (IRE) (38)

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Solerina B John Bowe O John P Bowe RED, emerald green sash & sleeves, black cap

11 12

(166)

858256- F Brian Hayes J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Finished 17l behind Champagne Admiral when sixth of 9 at 10-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHHH Linden Arden — Handicap Rating 109 10/11Fav HR109 B. Hayes 10.7 16L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Champagne Admiral 10.13 LEP 29 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 4/1 B. Hayes 11.4 18L 5th of 18 to Castle Field Boy 11.4 TIPP 18 APR 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f 45yds Yld 40/1 B. Hayes 11.12 6 1/2L 2nd to Feronily 11.12 LIM 26 MAR 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

6 MAGIC SADLER (GB) (9)

11 12

(166)

Br B g Clovis Du Berlais (FR) - Miss Sophierose 14445-3 F B P Fisher, W Fisher & C Austin Eoin Walsh J O P Brogan Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath T ROYAL BLUE, yellow diamond, yellow diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow diamonds

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 14 behind Now Is The Hour beaten 7l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Magic Sadler (GB) 8/1 E. Walsh 11.12 6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Now Is The Hour 11.12 FAIR 27 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 65yds Sft 7/2 E. Walsh 11.10 17L 5th of 8fn, 10rn to Thegraveyardbookie 11.8 LIM 29 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy 125/1 Ms C. Skerry 10.11 9L 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 14yds Hvy

7 PIRATE ISLAND (IRE) (25)

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - Sweet Harry (FR) B M F Finneran O D D Sheehan WHITE, red sash, red stars on sleeves, white cap, red spots

11 12

(166)

39f3-3 F Niall Moore (7) J Philip Fenton, Tipperary T

Placed in two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from ﬁve starts. Third of 14 behind Jimmy Du Seuil beaten 10l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Pirate Island — Handicap Rating 109 12/1 Niall Moore 11.5 9L 3/4L 3rd to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 CLON 11 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy 125/1 Niall Moore 10.11 5L 1/2L 3rd to Binge Worthy 11.4 LIM 28 DEC 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 Niall Moore 11.5 fell in race won by No Time To Wait 11.12 CK 10 DEC 23 24rn mdn hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy

8 TRAMPS LIKE US (IRE) (7)

11 12

(166)

Br B Br g Court Cave - Bury The Evidence (GB) (TStrap) 4903p-4 F B Barry Moorhead Sean Flanagan J O N D Kennelly David Harry Kelly, Tipperary T ORANGE, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds on cap

Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Billericay Dickie when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Star Rating H Tramps Like Us 80/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 11L 1/2L 29L 4th to Billericay Dickie 11.12 here 29 JAN 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 25/1 D.F. O’Regan 10.13 (TS) p.u. in race won by Sportinthepark 10.13 WEX 17 NOV 23 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 25/1 R.A. Doyle 11.10 (TS) 3 1/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Ask Anything 11.12 LIM 21 OCT 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy

RACE SUMMARY Linden Arden was sent oﬀ at a short price for a Leopardstown handicap on his debut for the Willie Mullins yard and while he disappointed that day, it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returned to maiden company. All For Rachel must be considered on the back of a handicap second at Navan recently and Magic Sadler made the frame in a similar event nine days ago, but it could pay to take a chance on PIRATE ISLAND. Third over 2m the last twice, he has been doing his best work at the ﬁnish and he should relish this step up in trip.

WIN: PIRATE ISLAND

EACH-WAY: LINDEN ARDEN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (156 wins from 645 runners, 24%) runs LINDEN ARDEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (25 wins from 68 runners, 37%) runs LINDEN ARDEN Longest Travellers: PIRATE ISLAND trained by P Fenton, TRAMPS LIKE US trained by D H Kelly - all Tipperary, 98 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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RACE FOUR

B,T worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Linden Arden, 7/2 Chiefs Kingdom, 5/1 All For Rachel, Magic Sadler (GB), 15/2 Ebenezer Scrooge, Pirate Island, 25/1 Falcon Park, 33/1 Tramps Like Us No corresponding race.

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3.20 The SBK Novice Handicap Hurdle of €16,500

RACE

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

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

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 198 Yards

Form

NO HORSE

1 SHANNON ROYALE (IRE) (50)

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

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

(166)

11 12

(Blinkers) 9-12318- F Danny Gilligan (5) J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f and 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 3-1jt-fav behind Harvard Guy when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HHHHH Shannon Royale 2 N.H. wins €14,160 C — Handicap Rating 130 3/1Fav HR130 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 (CP) 25L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Harvard Guy (GB) 10.7 NAV 17 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (CP) won 24L 8 1/2L from Tullyhill (FR) 11.12 and Rocco Boyo 11.5 here 26 NOV 23 5rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 210yds Sft 9/4 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 nk 2L 3rd to Lecky Watson 11.4 THU 2 NOV 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 7f Sft

2 FIVEONEFIVE (IRE) (16)

(161)

Br B g Dylan Thomas - Jenmarie 16931-3 F B Joe & Mel Power Jack Kennedy J O Salvatore Giannini & Tony Lagan Cian Collins, Meath T YELLOW, emerald green star, emerald green stars on sleeves, emerald green star on cap

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to good - yielding. Third of 5 behind Asian Master beaten 20l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HH Fiveoneﬁve 3 N.H. wins €35,120.10 — Handicap Rating 125 5/1 HR125 D.J Gilligan 10.13 10L 10L 3rd to Asian Master 10.12 NAV 20 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy D.F. O’Regan 11.12 won 1 3/4L 10L from Johnny Blue 11.0 and Muskoka 11.0 HEREFORD 6 NOV 23 9rn nov.hdl 2m 53yds Gd Jack Tudor 10.12 1 1/2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Nemean Lion (GER) 11.4 FFOS LAS 15 OCT 23 10rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 182yds Gd /Sft

3 SIGN FROM ABOVE (IRE) (114)

Br B g Sea The Stars - Martine’s Spirit B Nuala Lynch O Ms Bernadette Leigh PINK, royal blue stars, pink sleeves, white cap

(159)

333115- F Sam Ewing J Peter Fahey, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground. Finished 17l behind Pyramid Place when ﬁfth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Sign From Above 2 ﬂat wins €15,930 1 N.H. win €7,375 — Handicap Rating 123 M.P. Walsh 11.7 17L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Pyramid Place 10.8 CHEPSTOW 14 OCT 23 hcp hdl 2m 3f 100yds Hvy 6/4Fav M.P. Walsh 11.12 won 1 1/2L 8L from Antrim Coast 11.12 and Silver King 11.12 NAV 16 SEP 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 9/4Fav HR68 R.P. Whelan 9.9 (CP) won 3/4L 2L from Longclaw (USA) 10.0 and Luminous Light (GB) 10.2 GAL 4 AUG 23 16rn hcp (50-75)1m 6f 14yds Yld 3min 17sec

4 PRINCE PALACE (FR) (23)

Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Aspetta E Spera (FR) B M Yannick Fouin & M Arnaud Charrie O Thethreeofus Syndicate LIGHT GREEN & DARK BLUE CHECK, yellow sleeves & cap

11 0

(154)

55252-3 F Jody McGarvey J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Placed in three hurdle races from six starts. Third of 10 behind Mint Boy beaten 3 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Prince Palace (FR) — Handicap Rating 118 5/1 HR116 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Mint Boy 11.11 FAIR 13 JAN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 12/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.4 3 1/2L 2nd to Chigorin 11.4 FAIR 16 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 52yds Hvy 7/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.1 31L 5th of 10fn, 17rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 14yds Hvy

5 CHOSEN THYME (IRE) (21)

Br Ch g Well Chosen (GB) - Vics Star B Bertie Mannion O Mrs E A Lawlor DARK GREEN, red hollow box, red sleeves, dark green cap

7 10 10 (150)

45p3-2-4 F Niall Moore (7) J Philip Fenton, Tipperary T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Slanagaibhgoleir when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Chosen Thyme 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 114 7/2 Niall Moore 11.5 nk 1 3/4L 20L 4th to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 205yds Sft 50/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.7 9L 2nd to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 14yds Hvy 50/1 B. Hayes 11.12 2 1/4L 18L 3rd to Kalanisi Star (GB) 11.12 GOW 26 NOV 22 17rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

6 PETIT KING (FR) (38)

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

8 10 8

(CPiece)

(148)

435515- F Phillip Enright J Edward Cawley, Meath T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground. Finished 16l behind Champagne Admiral when ﬁfth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in December last year. Star Rating H Petit King (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,850 C — Handicap Rating 112 12/1 HR112 J.J. Slevin 10.10 16L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Champagne Admiral 10.13 LEP 29 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR105 P.T. Enright 11.3 won 1 1/2L 3 1/2L from Morricone 10.3 and Dancing Jeremy 12.0 here 12 DEC 23 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy 16/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 47L last of 5fn, 10rn to Potters Party 11.12 FAIR 7 NOV 23 beg.ch 3m 122yds Hvy

7 INTENT APPROACH (IRE) (15)

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Lenora B The Beeches Stud Ltd O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

5 10 5

(145)

2505-f F Mark Walsh J C Byrnes, Limerick T

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from ﬁve starts. Fell at the 5th when 5-2 at Thurles over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Little Mixup last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HHH Intent Approach — Handicap Rating 109 5/2 HR109 M.P. Walsh 10.7 fell in race won by Little Mixup 10.13 THU 21 JAN 8rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 132yds Sft 28/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 15L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Asian Master 11.5 THU 17 DEC 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld 40/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 27L 10th of 24 to Firefox 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft

8 MORRICONE (IRE) (21)

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

7 10 0

(140)

21542-1 F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Ray Hackett, Tipperary T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav here over 2m (soft) last month, beating Joyeux Vivo by 4 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Morricone 2 N.H. wins €12,685 C — Handicap Rating 103 5/2Fav HR94 Mr J. Dunne 11.3 (CP) won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Joyeux Vivo (FR) 12.4 and It’sallabouteve 11.9 here 15 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 37yds Sft 11/2 HR91 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.3 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Petit King (FR) 11.3 here 12 DEC 23 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy 9/1 HR90 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.4 1 1/2L 2L 3L 4th to Miss Pronunciation 11.9 here 16 NOV 23 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft Blinkers worn by No. 1. CPiece worn by No. 6. Long Handicap - Morricone 9-13 (139) Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Shannon Royale, 4/1 Intent Approach, 5/1 Prince Palace (FR), Morricone, 7/1 Fiveoneﬁve, 8/1 Sign From Above, 10/1 Chosen Thyme, 20/1 Petit King (FR) No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY

WIN: SHANNON ROYALE

EACH-WAY:MORRICONE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (95 wins from 678 runners, 14%) runs SHANNON ROYALE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (10 wins from 55 runners, 18%) runs SHANNON ROYALE Longest Traveller: INTENT APPROACH trained by C Byrnes, Limerick, 108 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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SHANNON ROYALE claimed the scalp of the well-regarded Tullyhll when easily landing a maiden hurdle here in November, so it was disappointing that he failed to land a blow in a Listed handicap the following month. However, he sports ﬁrst-time blinkers now and Gordon Elliott’s six-year-old looks worth another chance dropping in class. Morricone was a ready winner of a handicap over the extended 2m here three weeks ago and he could prove the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Prince Palace.

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3.55 The SBK Mares Handicap Hurdle of €11,500

RACE

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VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST: €6785 FOURTH: €575

SECOND: €2300 THIRD: €1150 FIFTH: €345 SIXTH: €230.

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 150 Yards

Form

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 SARAH BEARA (IRE) (41)

6 12 0

(168)

Br B f Westerner (GB) - Pollys Deep Ocean B Miss Eleanor Broderick O Mark Byrne BLACK, light green star & sleeves, light green star on cap

124433- F Phillip Enright J S Curling, Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Phils Choice beaten 10l at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHH Sarah Beara 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 114 7/1 HR114 P.T. Enright 11.4 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Phils Choice 10.1 LIM 26 DEC 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR110 P.T. Enright 10.7 3L 4 1/4L 3rd to Search For Glory 11.0 CK 10 DEC 23 5rn nov.hdl Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR107 P.T. Enright 11.3 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Will Do 11.10 THU 23 NOV 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld/Sft

2 HIDDEN LAND (USA) (22)

Br Ch f Hard Spun (USA) - Absolute Crackers B Flaxman Holdings Limited O P J P Byrne LIGHT BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, light green sleeves, light blue cap

11 12

(166)

(Hood) 56950-6 F Mr J C Barry (3) J Andrew Kinirons, Kildare T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and yielding - soft ground. Finished 19l behind Idol when sixth of 11 at 28-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Hidden Land (USA) 2 ﬂat wins €11,800 2 N.H. wins €12,390 — Handicap Rating 112 28/1 HR114 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 (H) 18L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Idol (FR) 10.11 here 14 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 67yds Sft 66/1 HR116 Mr B. Lawless 11.7 (H) 46L 14th of 20fn, 21rn to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy 11/2 HR65 J. Kearney 9.11 (TS) 6L 5th of 13 to Honketonk Angel 8.8 DUN 29 NOV 23 hcp (47-65)2m Std

3 WHATUCALLHER (IRE) (571)

Br Br f Robin des Champs (FR) - Loyal Gesture B M Fahy O Leonard Kinsella EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop & armlet, striped cap

10 11 12

(166)

8f-9934/- F Kieren Buckley J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

She has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on yielding and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Molly Wedger when fourth of 6 at 5-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) in July ‘22. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Star Rating HHH Whatucallher 3 N.H. wins €30,396 C — Handicap Rating 112 5/2 HR122 Rachael Blackmore 10.7 (TS) 2 1/2L 7 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Molly Wedger 10.7 KILL 14 JUL 22 6rn hdl 2m 4f Gd 7/1 HR122 N. Terrassin 11.5 (TS) 1 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Direct Image 11.2 here 29 MAY 22 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 9/1 HR123 Sam Ewing 11.10 (TS) 12L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Nell’s Well 11.1 CK 24 MAR 22 Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd

4 BESTALINE (FR) (22)

11 11

(165)

Br Gr f Martaline (GB) - Best Day (FR) 93-399-3 F B M Valentin Berouard, M Hugo Berouard & M Steeve Chatelain Jack Kennedy J O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Meath T MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Third of 11 behind Idol beaten 6l at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Bestaline (FR) 1 ﬂat win €5,000 — Handicap Rating 111 14/1 HR111 J.W. Kennedy 11.11 1 3/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Idol (FR) 10.11 here 14 JAN 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 67yds Sft 18/1 HR114 C.P. Millar 11.5 14L 9th of 10 to Cafe Con Leche 11.9 CK 10 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR116 Sam Ewing 10.2 20L 9th of 11 to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.3 DRYL 11 NOV 23 hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m 190yds Sft

5 KATHERINE (IRE) (81)

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

11 4

(158)

u5p570- F Eamonn Fitzgerald (7) J Adrian Sexton, Kildare T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Miss Pronunciation when last of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in November last year. Star Rating HH Katherine 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 104 33/1 HR107 Mr H.E. Sexton 11.0 60L last of 16 to Miss Pronunciation 11.9 here 16 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft 40/1 HR108 Mr H.E. Sexton 11.7 12L 7th of 16fn, 18rn to Park Of Kings 11.9 here 10 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 140yds Yld 20/1 W. Joyce 8.11 15L last of 5 to Dream Escape (GB) 9.2 KILL 30 SEP 23 mdn 1m 3f 50yds Hvy

6 NO FUSSING (IRE) (21)

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

(156)

47536-2 F Mr D Doyle (7) J Timothy Doyle, Tipperary T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Buachaillbocht when second of 13 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH No Fussing 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 102 7/2 HR100 Mr D. Doyle 11.6 1/2L 2nd to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.10 here 15 JAN 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 205yds Sft 17/2 HR101 Mr D. Doyle 11.6 14L 6th of 18fn, 22rn to Duffys Getaway 11.1 here 12 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 194yds Hvy 8/1 HR101 Mr D. Doyle 11.6 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to More Info 11.11 THU 19 OCT 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f Sft

7 LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE) (25)

Br B f Fame And Glory (GB) - Liss Rua B Niall Flynn O Miss Joanna Walton BLACK, light blue sash & sleeves, hooped cap

10 10 13

(153)

(CPiece) 64p65-1 F Miss J Walton (5) J Miss M Harding, Cork T

Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Carlas Big Jim by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Lissen To The Lady 7 N.H. wins €33,857 — Handicap Rating 99 5/1 HR92 Miss J. Walton 10.13 (CP) won 3 1/2L 1/2L from Carlas Big Jim 10.5 and Intersky Sunset 11.0 CLON 11 JAN 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f 217yds Hvy 40/1 HR93 Miss J. Walton 10.3 (CP) 13L 5th of 6fn, 13rn to Ishan (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 16/1 HR93 Miss J. Walton 10.7 (CP) 7 1/4L 6th of 9 to Blossom De Mai (FR) 9.7 TRAM 28 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f Sft/Hvy

8 LIZLUCKY (IRE) (35)

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

10 10 13

OW]

(153)

(TStrap) 27853-4 F Sarah Kavanagh (7) 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. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Mighty Oak Lad when fourth of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH Lizlucky 2 N.H. wins €12,980 C — Handicap Rating 99 15/2 HR101 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.6 (TS) 11L 2 3/4L 9 1/2L 4th to Mighty Oak Lad 10.4 FAIR 1 JAN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Hvy 17/2 HR101 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.13 (TS) 10L 1 3/4L 3rd to Duffys Getaway 11.1 here 12 DEC 23 22rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 194yds Hvy 20/1 HR102 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.7 (TS) 13L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Ragin Cajun 10.13 THU 23 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 138yds Yld/Sft

9 GET DOWN TO IT (IRE) (21)

Br B f Getaway (GER) - Lady Artemis B Pate Ltd O Alberta Capital Ltd EMERALD GREEN, red inverted triangle, striped sleeves, hooped cap

5 10 9

(149)

8-56 F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 18l behind Annalecka when sixth of 11 at 66-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Get Down To It — Handicap Rating 95 66/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 17L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Annalecka 11.7 here 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f 37yds Sft 200/1 D. Meyler 11.5 68L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to I Will Be Baie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f 143yds Hvy 66/1 J.C. Gainford 10.12 51L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Jetara 11.7 FAIR 24 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f 55yds Sft/Hvy

10 PIPERS BOREEN (IRE) (35)

Br B f Westerner (GB) - Fieldtown B Martin J Dibbs O T F Birmingham LIGHT GREEN, red triple diamond, red sleeves, light green cap

6 10 6

(146)

(CPiece) 92008-2 F Conor McNamara J Shane Nolan, Kildare T

CPiece worn by No. 7, No. 10. Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 No Fussing, 4/1 Lissen To The Lady, 5/1 Bestaline (FR), Pipers Boreen, 11/2 Sarah Beara, 7/1 Whatucallher, 12/1 Lizlucky, 16/1 Get Down To It, 33/1 Hidden Land (USA), 50/1 Katherine No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY The stoutly-bred BESTALINE oﬀered far more encouragement when a staying-on third over an extended 2m 4f here recently. This rise in distance could do the trick for Gordon Elliott’s mare and a breakthrough victory over hurdles may be on the cards. Although a 7lb rise will make life tougher for last month’s Clonmel scorer Lissen To The Lady, the veteran still warrants respect in her current mood. She may give the selection most to think about, ahead of the unexposed Pipers Boreen.

WIN:BESTALINE

EACH-WAY: LISSEN TO THE LADY

RACE SIX

Placed in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race from seven starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Don’t Talk when second of 16 at 33-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (heavy) last month, her only placing from 7 starts. Star Rating HHHH Pipers Boreen — Handicap Rating 92 33/1 HR88 C.P. McNamara 10.8 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Don’t Talk (GER) 11.0 FAIR 1 JAN 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 143yds Hvy 100/1 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.4 98L 8th of 10fn, 17rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 14yds Hvy 20/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 30L 16th of 19 to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.11 NAAS 12 NOV 23 Bumper 2m Sft

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (95 wins from 678 runners, 14%) runs BESTALINE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (10 wins from 55 runners, 18%) runs BESTALINE Longest Traveller: LISSEN TO THE LADY trained by Miss M Harding, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

CASH FACILITIES

MOST VENUES HAVE CONTACTLESS PAYMENT FACILITIES CASHBACK AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE UP UNTIL RACE 5.

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.

4.30 The SBK Maiden Hurdle of €12,500

RACE

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE ??)

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

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

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 150 Yards

Form

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 BOSSOFTHEBROWNIES (IRE) (21)

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11 12

Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Gorgeousreach 9-3 F B Mrs A M Daly Darragh O’Keeﬀe J O Mrs A M Daly M F Morris, Tipperary T EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE DIABOLO, orange sleeves, emerald green cap, white star

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 10 behind Slanagaibhgoleir beaten 2l at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH Bossofthebrownies 40/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 205yds Sft 100/1 G. Brouder 11.2 33L 9th of 14fn, 16rn to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.0 LEP 28 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy

2 CLOUGHROE (IRE) (21)

Br B g Sans Frontieres - Capparoe Cross B N Davis O Gerald Love DARK GREEN, large yellow spots, white sleeves, maroon cap

11 12

(166)

(TStrap) 4305-8 F Danny Gilligan (5) J Paul John Gilligan, Galway T

Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Slanagaibhgoleir when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 7f (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating H Cloughroe 125/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 56L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 6f 205yds Sft 125/1 D.J Gilligan 11.7 86L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Ballyburn 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 100/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 65L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Mahon’s Way 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft

3 HESASMOOTHOPERATOR (IRE) (21) 6

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze B Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle O Shawshank Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, dark blue sleeves, white & dark blue check cap

11 12

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65 F Oakley Brown (5) J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Slanagaibhgoleir when ﬁfth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating H Hesasmoothoperator 150/1 K.E Buckley 11.12 44L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 6f 205yds Sft 50/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 94L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to I Will Be Baie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f 143yds Hvy

4 KINTURK KALANISI (IRE) (30)

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)

24-3 F Kieren Buckley J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from three starts. Third of 10 behind Largy Hill beaten 3 1/2l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 3m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Kinturk Kalanisi 15/2 K.E Buckley 11.12 2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Largy Hill 11.12 CK 6 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 3m Sft/Hvy 28/1 K.E Buckley 11.9 2L 7L 1 1/4L 4th to Blizzard Of Oz 11.12 here 12 DEC 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 S Connor 2nd to Raceview Road TAYLORSTOWN 13-MAY-23 14r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

5 LUCKY LYREEN (IRE) (12)

Br B g Court Cave - Mooneys Valley B William Flood O Lyreen Syndicate EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap

11 12

(166)

41-243-2 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 9l by O’Moore Park when second of 14 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Lucky Lyreen 1 N.H. win €5,900 9/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 9L 2nd to O’Moore Park 11.4 FAIR 24 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy 2/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 3 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Spread Boss Ted (GB) 11.12 NAV 17 DEC 23 7rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 12/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 4 3/4L 6 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Stellar Story 11.12 NAV 18 NOV 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

6 ONE BIG BANG (IRE) (9)

11 12

(166)

Br Br g Masked Marvel (GB) - Boston du Berlais (FR) (TStrap) 75043-4 F B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Mike O’Connor (3) J O E N Hickey Paul Tobin (R), Waterford T DARK BLUE, red sleeves, check cap

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 12l behind Jeriko De Baune when fourth of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHH One Big Bang — Handicap Rating 101 9/2 HR101 M.P. O’Connor 11.2 2 1/2L 2 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Jeriko De Baune (FR) 10.12 FAIR 27 JAN 12rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m Sft 9/2Fav HR99 E. Walsh 11.0 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Ishan (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 23 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 4/1Fav HR99 P.T. Enright 11.11 2 1/4L 10L 1 3/4L 4th to West Away 11.10 CK 10 DEC 23 20rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Sft/Hvy

7 QUINTIN TURNBALL (IRE) (25)

Br B g Conduit - Apache Rose B David McKeever O Hurricane Racing Partnership DARK GREEN, red spots, dark green cap

11 12

(166)

7 F Eoin Walsh J Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath T

Half-brother to Jem In Em, won over hurdles at 3m 2f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Jimmy Du Seuil when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating H Quintin Turnball 125/1 E. Walsh 11.12 34L 7th of 14 to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 CLON 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy

8 RINGCRAFT (IRE) (25)

Br B g Milan (GB) - Regal Force B Ms Helga Moore O Crocodile Pockets Syndicate DARK BLUE, pink cross of lorraine, hooped cap

11 12

(166)

2/-p F Sam Ewing J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Pulled up 3 out when 9-2 at Clonmel over 2m 5f (heavy) in a maiden chase won by Casey West last month on his chase debut. Star Rating HHH Ringcraft 9/2 Mr R. James 11.7 p.u. in race won by Casey West 11.7 CLON 11 JAN 13rn hnt.ch 2m 4f 216yds Hvy (PtoP) 6/4FF B O’Neill 2nd to Garcon Dargent TINAHELY 20-NOV-22 7r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

9 REDZY ROCCO (IRE) (21)

Br Ch f Shirocco (GER) - Cullian (GB) B Audrey Frances Stynes O F Stynes ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, white cap

(159)

3-1435-5 F Aidan Kelly (5) J Jarlath P Fahey, Kildare T

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 6l behind Annalecka when ﬁfth of 11 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Redzy Rocco 14/1 A.P. Kelly 11.2 6L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Annalecka 11.7 here 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f 37yds Sft 40/1 A.P. Kelly 10.8 19L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Judicieuse Allen (FR) 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 J W Hannon 3rd to Hathaways Cottage BALLINDENISK 03-DEC-23 7r3f Mares Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Lucky Lyreen, 3/1 Kinturk Kalanisi, 4/1 Bossofthebrownies, 7/1 One Big Bang, 15/2 Ringcraft, 8/1 Redzy Rocco, 50/1 Cloughroe, Hesasmoothoperator, Quintin Turnball No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY LUCKY LYREEN gets the nod in this maiden hurdle ﬁnale and ought to go very close on a reproduction of his latest second to O’Moore Park, who is a really promising novice hurdler representing Willie Mullins’ yard. The six-year-old is edging closer to the target, seemingly improving between runs, and this could be the time to catch him. Kinturk Kalanisi boasts a similar proﬁle following an improved display at Cork last time, while chances are also given to Bossofthebrownies and One Big Bang.

EACH-WAY: KINTURK KALANISI

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (95 wins from 678 runners, 14%) runs LUCKY LYREEN & RINGCRAFT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (10 wins from 55 runners, 18%) runs LUCKY LYREEN and RINGCRAFT Longest Traveller: CLOUGHROE trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

RACE SEVEN

WIN: LUCKY LYREEN

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.20p.m. The SBK P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Steeplechase of €10,500 (Generously sponsored by SBK Betting) SBK will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 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. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases). About 3 miles 130 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lbs, 6-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2022) Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra; Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra. Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/ Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. The timing of this schooling session must be agreed with Punchestown Racecourse. Riders: 1. Persons who hold a Professional Jockeys Licence under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 2. Persons who hold a Category C Permit to Ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 3. Persons who hold a Permit to Ride under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point To Point Races) The IHRB have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2023/2024 Point To Point Season. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.50p.m. The SBK Irish EBF Mares Handicap Steeplechase of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by SBK Betting and the Irish EBF (€5,000)) SBK will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (135 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 6 furlongs 24 yards. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 31st January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.20p.m. The SBK Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (GenerouslysponsoredbySBKBetting)SBKwillpresentatrophyofnointrinsicvaluetothewinningownerand€50 tothegroominchargeofthebestturnedouthorse.Winnerwillreceive€7,500(PenaltyValue:€7,375)Secondwill 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 161 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.50p.m. The SBK At Punchestown Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by SBK Betting) SBK will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that at entry have run at least three times over hurdles and have a rating of 109 or less. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 198 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Horses that have run at least three times and do not have a published handicap hurdle rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 109 or less at time of entry. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.20p.m. The SBK Novice Handicap Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by SBK Betting) SBK will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735) Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 30th April 2023 (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 198 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 31st January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.55p.m. The SBK Mares Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by SBK Betting) SBK will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (116 = 12st). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 150 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 31st January. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.30p.m. The SBK Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by SBK Betting) SBK will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 150 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE

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