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(160)

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

p22-p1p F Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead T

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

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

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

/ P F U R CO B S R

= NEW RACING SEASON = MISSED RACING SEASON = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE = HORSE FELL = RIDER UNSEATED = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN = HORSE SLIPPED = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE = DISQUALIFIED

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WINNERS RIDES STRIKE RATE

W P MULLINS

123

31.7%

J P O’BRIEN

28%

G ELLIOTT

119

15.1%

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57.6%

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25.4%

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RACE

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Two Miles

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J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 IRISH BLAZE (IRE) (26)

(166)

11 12

(Hood) 34302-1 F Br B g Imperial Monarch - Run Cat Carl Millar (7) J B Martin Keating Cian Collins, Meath T O Pony Sopranos Syndicate EMERALD GREEN, yellow cross sashes, dark blue sleeves, white stars, white cap, red star

He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Down Royal over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Captains Nephew by 7l. Star Rating HHH Irish Blaze 3 N.H. wins €24,780 — Handicap Rating 129 5/1 HR122 C.P. Millar 11.4 (H) won 6 1/2L 3 3/4L from Captains Nephew 11.10 and Bleu D’enfer (FR) 11.5 DRYL 23 JAN 8rn nov.ch 2m 115yds Sft 15/2 HR122 C.P. Millar 11.2 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to The King Of Prs 11.9 LIM 26 DEC 23 6rn nov.ch 2m 1f 160yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR118 C.P. Millar 10.11 (H) 29L 11th of 16fn, 20rn to Fortunedefortunata 11.5 NAV 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m Sft/Hvy

2 PATS CHOICE (IRE) (15)

Br B g Getaway (GER) - La Scala Diva B John and Dr Carlos McDowell O Mrs P Sloan DARK BLUE, yellow diamond & sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond

(Blinkers)

11 12

(166)

1267-14 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Finished 10l behind Madara when fourth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Pats Choice 5 N.H. wins €46,610 D — Handicap Rating 130 11/1 HR130 J.W. Kennedy 10.9 (BK) 2 3/4L 3 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Madara (FR) 10.10 LEP 3 FEB 11rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft 16/1 HR126 J.W. Kennedy 11.8 (BK) won 1/2L s/hd from Itwasfate (GB) 10.3 and Union Park (FR) 11.1 NAAS 12 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft 8/1 HR127 D.J Gilligan 9.12 (BK) 17L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Solness (FR) 10.9 FAIR 2 DEC 23 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 1f Sft

3 MISTER POLICEMAN (FR) (37)

(163)

41-11-3 F Br Ch g Triple Threat (FR) - Manhattan Princess (GB) Paul Townend J B Baudron W P Mullins, Carlow T O Mrs S Ricci PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy. Third of 5 behind Quilixios beaten 9l at 8-15fav on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH Mister Policeman (FR) 3 N.H. wins €26,015 D 8/15Fav P. Townend 11.8 2 1/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Quilixios (GB) 11.8 NAAS 12 JAN 5rn nov.ch 2m Sft 4/9Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Feu Du Bresil (FR) 11.12 and Pinkerton 11.12 FAIR 24 NOV 23 10rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Sft/Hvy 1/1Fav M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 won 2 1/4L 3 1/4L from Cash Back (FR) 11.0 and Sole Pretender 10.11 CK 9 APR 23 8rn hdl 2m Yld

4 ARCTIC BRESIL (GB) (24)

(159)

(TStrap) 2-1-p44-4 F Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Goldford Stud Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O P G Davies LIGHT BLUE, brown sash, white sleeves, light blue cap

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on yielding - soft ground. Finished 12l behind Tactical Move when fourth of 7 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Arctic Bresil (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,375 — Handicap Rating 130 17/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 3 1/2L 7L 1 1/2L 4th to Tactical Move 11.12 GOW 25 JAN 7rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 5/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (TS) hd 9L 3 1/4L 4th to Spillane’s Tower 11.5 here 12 DEC 23 5rn nov.ch 2m 43yds Hvy 13/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 11L 6L 4th to Monbeg Park 11.12 here 28 APR 23 9rn nov.hdl 2m Yld

5 SIMPLY SHABRA (IRE) (37)

Br B g Mountain High - Valley Way B Bill Ronayne O Miss Rita Shah BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.

(159)

(Blinkers) p5000-1 F James O’Sullivan (3) J Anthony McCann, Monaghan T

A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Quornofamonday by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HH Simply Shabra 1 N.H. win €5,900 D 11/1 HR86 C. Brassil 11.0 (BK) won 2 1/2L 6L from Quornofamonday 11.9 and Joeswayornoway 11.3 NAAS 12 JAN 21rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 28/1 HR89 C. Brassil 11.4 (CP) 23L 12th of 18fn, 19rn to Gamigin 11.3 DRYL 26 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f Sft 14/1 HR92 J. Coen 10.0 (CP) 37L 12th of 17 to Harvard Guy (GB) 11.8 NAV 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Sft/Hvy

Blinkers worn by No. 2, No. 5. Hood worn by No. 1. TStrap worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Pats Choice, 4/1 Irish Blaze, 6/1 Arctic Bresil (GB), 16/1 Simply Shabra 2023 - 1st Indiana Jones 2nd Gallyhill 3rd Francin (4 min. 18.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Mister Policeman will need to jump with greater ﬂuency than he did at Naas last month. He’s in top hands, though, and looks sure to progress, but PATS CHOICE shades preference. The son of Getaway came up short in Listed company last time, but he’s been largely consistent and ought to be far more competitive in these calmer waters. Arctic Bresil receives 7lb from the selection and should not be underestimated, while recent Down Royal scorer Irish Blaze is no back number either.

EACH-WAY: ARCTIC BRESIL

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (158 wins from 642 runners, 25%) runs MISTER POLICEMAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs MISTER POLICEMAN Longest Traveller: SIMPLY SHABRA trained by A Mccann, Monaghan, 96 miles.

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RACE ONE

WIN: PATS CHOICE

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RACE

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Two Miles and Six Furlongs 182 Yards

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J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

FIRST €7670 FOURTH €650

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

1 DOWNTHEOLDBOGROAD (IRE) (43) 6

11 12

(LBS)

(166)

47-07-0 F Br Ch g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Tropical Way Ryan Treacy J B Michael Hourigan Michael Hourigan, Limerick T O Mrs Mary Devine LIGHT GREEN & DARK GREEN DIABOLO, light green cap

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Jet Setting Johnny when last of 10 on his chase debut at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HH Downtheoldbogroad 80/1 R.P. Treacy 11.12 60L last of 10 to Jet Setting Johnny 11.12 CK 6 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 16/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 40L 7th of 14 to Whotookthebiscuit 11.2 CLON 7 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 43yds Hvy 250/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.7 17th of 21fn, 22rn to Slade Steel 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft

2 DUFFLE COAT (IRE) (72)

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

(CPiece)

11 12

(166)

4860-08- F Sam Ewing J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 33-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHHH Duffle Coat 4 N.H. wins €42,515 C 28/1 HR71 R. Whearty 8.5 (CP) 14L last of 8 to Ceallach 9.13 DUN 8 DEC 23 hcp 1m 4f Std 33/1 HR130 Sam Ewing 11.1 (CP) 41L 10th of 12 to Jody Ted 9.11 here 26 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft 18/1 HR136 C. McGivern 10.13 (BK) 48L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Watch House Cross 11.2 NAAS 12 NOV 22 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Yld/Sft

3 HEYJOE DE KERSER (FR) (290)

Br B g Saddler Maker - Pluie De Cendres (FR) B Mme Kerstin Drevet O Whitechurch Stud DARK GREEN, white epaulettes, white star on cap

11 12

(166)

52-30- F Sean Flanagan J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Miss Tempo when 16th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 3m (good - yielding) in May last year. Star Rating HHH Heyjoe De Kerser (FR) 13/2 HR109 S.W. Flanagan 12.0 83L last of 16fn, 19rn to Miss Tempo 11.7 TIPP 4 MAY 23 hcp hdl (80-109)3m 60yds Gd/Yld 7/2 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 (CP) 22L 1 1/2L 3rd to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.12 here 16 JAN 23 10rn mdn hdl 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy 13/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 16L 2nd to Kilbree Warrior 10.6 FAIR 21 DEC 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft

4 JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA (FR) (24) 8

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

(TStrap)

11 12

(166)

2-233-27 F Ben Harvey J John C McConnell, Meath T

Placed in ﬁve hurdle races and a point-to-point from eight starts. Beaten 17l behind Tactical Move at 66-1 when last of 7 on his chase debut at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR) 66/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (TS) 16L last of 7 to Tactical Move 11.12 GOW 25 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy Jack Hogan 10.12 (TS) 3L 2nd to Justus 10.12 CATTERICK BRIDGE 1 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 156yds Hvy Dylan Johnston 10.11 (TS) nk 10L 3rd to Great Pepper (FR) 11.1 HEXHAM 10 NOV 23 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 28yds Hvy

5 KLARC KENT (FR) (29)

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)

41p-63-f F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Fell 2 out when 66-1 at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Minella Cocooner last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HH Klarc Kent (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900 66/1 B. Hayes 11.12 fell in race won by Minella Cocooner 11.12 NAV 20 JAN 6rn beg.ch 3m Sft/Hvy 25/1 P. Townend 11.12 5 1/2L 34L 3rd to Monty’s Star 11.12 here 31 DEC 23 5rn beg.ch 2m 7f 173yds Hvy 5/1 P. Townend 11.12 48L last of 6fn, 10rn to Letsbeclearaboutit 11.12 here 16 JAN 23 mdn hdl 3m 100yds Sft/Hvy

6 PADDYS PLANET (IRE) (617)

Br B g Kalanisi - Lead Kindly Light B Mrs B Byrne O Lorus Projects Limited ORANGE & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, orange star

11 12

(166)

10575f/- F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare T

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Fell 2 out when 10-3jt-fav at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in a chase won by Quantum Realm in June ‘22 on his latest outing. Star Rating HH Paddys Planet 2 N.H. wins €13,570 100/30Fav S. O’Callaghan 11.8 fell in race won by Quantum Realm 11.12 DWNP 11 JUN 22 9rn beg.ch 2m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 25/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 22L 5th of 6fn, 9rn to Panda Boy 11.12 here 29 MAY 22 beg.ch 3m Gd 13/2 HR113 S. O’Callaghan 11.4 20L 7th of 13fn, 17rn to Metersandmasks 11.4 CK 7 MAY 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

7 SENIOR CHIEF (GB) (29)

11 12

(166)

2-1133-2 F Br B g Gentlewave - Absalom’s Girl (GB) Rachael Blackmore J B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Lucky In Life Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, orange cap, white stars

CPiece worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Senior Chief (GB), 9/2 Duﬄe Coat, 8/1 Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR), 10/1 Klarc Kent (FR), Paddys Planet, 12/1 Heyjoe De Kerser (FR), 20/1 Downtheoldbogroad No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY It’s hard to look past the Henry de Bromhead-trained SENIOR CHIEF, who finished second to Minella Cocooner at Navan last time, having chased home Gaelic Warrior when third before that. He sets a fair standard with an official rating of 142 and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark over fences. Duffle Coat was never involved on the Flat when last seen, but he’s interesting back in this sphere and sent over the larger obstacles. Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa appeals most of the remainder.

WIN: SENIOR CHIEF

EACH-WAY: DUFFLE COAT

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (158 wins from 642 runners, 25%) runs KLARC KENT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs KLARC KENT Longest Traveller: DOWNTHEOLDBOGROAD trained by M Hourigan, Limerick, 108 miles.

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He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 2 3/4l by Minella Cocooner when second of 6 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Senior Chief (GB) 2 N.H. wins €18,585 C — Handicap Rating 142 15/8 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Minella Cocooner 11.12 NAV 20 JAN 6rn beg.ch 3m Sft/Hvy 9/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 15L 3 1/4L 3rd to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 here 25 NOV 23 11rn beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Sandor Clegane 11.10 here 26 APR 23 12rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld

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RACE

2.35 The QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Three Miles and Three Furlongs 6 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €59000 SECOND €20000 THIRD €10000 SIXTH €2000 FOURTH €5000 FIFTH €3000

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

1 ANY SECOND NOW (IRE) (24)

Br B g Oscar - Pretty Neat B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Start

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

12 11 12

(166)

(Blinkers)

2-41p7-8 F Mark Walsh J T M Walsh, Kildare T

Winner of two hurdle races and ﬁve chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Ain’t That A Shame when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Goﬀs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH Any Second Now 7 N.H. wins €166,192.20 C — Handicap Rating 144 25/1 HR148 M.P. Walsh 11.7 (BK) 43L 8th of 9fn, 18rn to Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 9/1 HR150 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (BK) 37L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Embittered 10.6 NAV 9 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 4f 100yds Hvy M.P. Walsh 11.12 (BK) p.u. in race won by Corach Rambler 10.5 AINTREE 15 APR 23 39rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft

2 DUNBOYNE (IRE) (24)

Br B g Yeats - Patsy Cline B Denis Cleary O S P O’Connor PINK, brown & pink halved sleeves, brown cap

(160)

(B,T) p-24p4-p F Keith Donoghue J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 5-1fav in the Grade 3 Goﬀs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) won by Ain’t That A Shame last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HHHH Dunboyne 2 N.H. wins €29,500 — Handicap Rating 138 5/1Fav HR138 J.W. Kennedy 10.11 (BK) p.u. in race won by Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 22/1 HR138 J.C. Gainford 10.9 (BK) 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 7L 4th to Coko Beach (FR) 11.5 NAV 19 NOV 23 20rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy Jack Tudor 10.2 (BK) p.u. in race won by Corach Rambler 10.5 AINTREE 15 APR 23 39rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft

3 FRONTAL ASSAULT (IRE) (24)

Br B g Presenting (GB) - The Folkes Choice (GB) B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

(160)

(Blinkers) 63754-9 F Danny Gilligan (5) J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 6f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Ain’t That A Shame when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Goﬀs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH Frontal Assault 3 N.H. wins €34,515 — Handicap Rating 138 20/1 HR139 D. Meyler 10.12 (BK) 43L last of 9fn, 18rn to Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 17/2 HR139 Sam Ewing 11.6 (BK) 3L 4L 2 1/2L 4th to Street Value 10.6 FAIR 3 DEC 23 18rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 5f 130yds Sft 40/1 HR139 D. Meyler 10.10 (BK) 17L 5th of 11fn, 20rn to Coko Beach (FR) 11.5 NAV 19 NOV 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy

4 MY IMMORTAL (IRE) (29)

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Oﬀ She Goes B John & Rosemary Hutch O Barry Connell YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star

(156)

(CPiece) 102-8-33 F Michael O’Sullivan J Barry Connell, Kildare T

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Third of 6 behind Minella Cocooner beaten 19l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH My Immortal 2 N.H. wins €15,635 C — Handicap Rating 134 8/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 2 3/4L 16L 3rd to Minella Cocooner 11.12 NAV 20 JAN 6rn beg.ch 3m Sft/Hvy 12/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 7L 3 1/4L 3rd to Nick Rockett 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 5rn beg.ch 2m 5f 92yds Hvy 28/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 42L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Corbetts Cross 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC 23 beg.ch 2m 5f 110yds Sft

5 QUEEN JANE (IRE) (52)

(156)

(TStrap) 511f2b- F Br B f Mahler (GB) - And Whatever Else Rachael Blackmore J B R McCarthy Henry de Bromhead, Waterford T O Angus Potterton BLACK & RED STRIPES, red stars on sleeves, striped cap

She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Brought down when 8-1 at Limerick over 2m 3f (heavy) in a chase won by Happy Dreams in December last year on her latest outing. Star Rating HHH Queen Jane 3 N.H. wins €21,240 — Handicap Rating 134 8/1 HR134 M.P. O’Connor 11.6 (TS) br.d in race won by Happy Dreams (FR) 9.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 12rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 3f 100yds Hvy 11/2 HR129 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 (TS) hd 2nd to Brides Hill 11.12 FAIR 3 DEC 23 8rn hcp chse 2m 4f Sft 5/1Fav HR128 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (TS) fell in race won by Indie Belle 10.3 here 27 APR 23 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 50yds Gd/Yld

6 STORMY JUDGE (IRE) (24)

Br Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Jenniferjo B Mr J B Fahy O P C Byrne MAROON, white hoop, yellow cap

11 0

(154)

5p-745-4 F J J Slevin J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m on heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Ain’t That A Shame when fourth of 18 at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Goﬀs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Stormy Judge 2 N.H. wins €44,840 — Handicap Rating 132 17/2 HR132 R.J. Condon 10.0 2 1/2L 3/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 10/1 HR111 R.J. Condon 11.4 9 1/2L 5th of 20fn, 21rn to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy 100/1 HR112 R.J. Condon 10.13 1 3/4L 5L 8 1/2L 4th to Waterford Whispers 11.4 FAIR 2 DEC 23 11rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft

7 STREET VALUE (IRE) (24)

Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Carrigbuck B Richard Walsh O Miracle Cure Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, white spots, white cap, royal blue spots

(C,T)

11 0

(154)

f3p1-3p F Danny Mullins J J P Flavin, Waterford T

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 9-1 in the Grade 3 Goﬀs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) won by Ain’t That A Shame last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HHH Street Value 4 N.H. wins €52,215 — Handicap Rating 132 9/1 HR132 D.E. Mullins 10.5 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 13/2 HR132 D.E. Mullins 12.0 (TS) 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to R’evelyn Pleasure 10.5 CK 6 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR125 D.E. Mullins 10.6 (TS) won 3L 4L from History Of Fashion 9.9 and Regina Dracones 10.3 FAIR 3 DEC 23 18rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 5f 130yds Sft

8 MUST BE OBEYED (IRE) (13)

8 10 13

(153)

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. Third of 6 behind Lar’s Lass beaten 1l at 5-1 on her latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Must Be Obeyed 4 N.H. wins €31,565 C — Handicap Rating 131 5/1 HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.11 nk 3/4L 3rd to Lar’s Lass 9.7 here 5 FEB 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 24yds Sft/Hvy 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

9 CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM (IRE) (24) 10 10 12

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

(CPiece)

(152)

4p766-1 F Aidan Kelly (5) J E Bolger, Limerick T

Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Billy Lee Swagger by a head. Star Rating HHHH Champagne Platinum 4 N.H. wins €26,931.20 — Handicap Rating 130 11/1 HR119 L. Donnelly 11.8 won hd 10L from Billy Lee Swagger 10.4 and Don’t Talk (GER) 11.1 GOW 25 JAN 7rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m Hvy 25/1 HR121 Miss A.B. O’Connor 9.13 (CP) 14L 6th of 8fn, 11rn to Gaoth Chuil 9.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Hvy 9/2 HR132 M.M. McDonagh 11.1 (CP) 17L 6th of 8 to Birchdale 11.4 here 26 NOV 23 chse 3m Sft

10 ROYAL THIEF (IRE) (24)

10 10 10 (150)

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Lady Fancy B Noel Fenton O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, white cap

(B,T)

1688f-p F Sam Ewing J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Pulled up at the last when 40-1 in the Grade 3 Goﬀs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) won by Ain’t That A Shame last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HH Royal Thief 4 N.H. wins €32,477.50 C — Handicap Rating 128 40/1 HR130 J. Coen 9.12 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 50/1 HR130 B. Le Clerc 10.7 (BK) (TS) fell in race won by Meetingofthewaters 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 23 27rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Sft 40/1 HR132 S.D. Torrens 10.3 (BK) (TS) 33L 8th of 11fn, 20rn to Coko Beach (FR) 11.5 NAV 19 NOV 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft/Hvy

11 FAKIERA (FR) (49)

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

9 10 7

(147)

(B,T) 20pp64- F Donagh Meyler J Eoin Griﬃn, Kilkenny T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Monty’s Star when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HH Fakiera (FR) 2 N.H. wins €22,125 — Handicap Rating 125 50/1 HR128 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (BK) (TS) 5 1/2L 34L 3L 4th to Monty’s Star 11.12 here 31 DEC 23 5rn beg.ch 2m 7f 173yds Hvy 18/1 HR129 R.A. Doyle 10.5 (BK) (TS) 28L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Embittered 10.6 NAV 9 DEC 23 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 23 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Sft

12 CLONMEEN (IRE) (49)

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

9 10 5

(TStrap)

(145)

4p8211- F Simon Torrens J William P Murphy, Carlow T

He has won two chases and two point-to-points at 3m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase here over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Kings Halo by a head. Star Rating HHHH Clonmeen 2 N.H. wins €17,405 C — Handicap Rating 123 4/1 HR114 S.D. Torrens 11.4 (TS) won hd 10L from Kings Halo 10.5 and Where It All Began 11.12 here 31 DEC 23 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 173yds Hvy 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 23 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 23 8rn hcp chse (0-123)3m 107yds Sft

RACE THREE

4p43-p3 F Br B f Mustameet (USA) - Clare Belle Darragh O’Keeﬀe J B Mr and Mrs F Daly Thomas Gibney, Meath T O Frank Daly & Lorna Groarke YELLOW, emerald green diamond & diamonds on sleeves,yellow cap,em.green diamond

13 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) (36)

Br B g Yeats - Peggy Cullen B Killian Traynor O Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family BLACK, light green star, light green armlet, light green star on cap

8 10 5

(CPiece)

(145)

23p53-2 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Intense Raﬄes when second of 6 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Where It All Began 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 123 10/1 HR122 J.W. Kennedy 11.11 (CP) 4 1/2L 2nd to Intense Raffles (FR) 11.6 FAIR 13 JAN 6rn nov.ch 2m 5f 175yds Sft 8/1 HR122 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (CP) hd 10L 3rd to Clonmeen 11.4 here 31 DEC 23 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 173yds Hvy 18/1 HR123 Miss G. Benson 11.5 31L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to So Des Flos (FR) 11.1 FAIR 2 DEC 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Sft

14 REGINA DRACONES (IRE) (13)

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

9 10 3

(143)

fp338-6 F Sean Flanagan 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. Well beaten at 14-1 when last of 6 on her latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Regina Dracones 5 N.H. wins €36,285 — Handicap Rating 121 14/1 HR121 K.E Buckley 11.1 42L last of 6 to Lar’s Lass 9.7 here 5 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 24yds Sft/Hvy 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

15 WE’LLHAVEWAN (IRE) (71)

Br B g Imperial Monarch - Howrwedoin B Timothy Townend O Bowes Lodge Stables RED, white seams, yellow armlet, red cap, yellow stars

9 10 0?+2 (140)

(C,T)

169161- F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Navan over 3m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Summerville Boy by 7l. Star Rating HHH We’llhavewan 6 N.H. wins €97,055 — Handicap Rating 115 10/1 HR124 P. Townend 10.8 (CP) (TS) won 7L 3/4L from Summerville Boy 11.10 and Canal End 10.8 NAV 9 DEC 23 16rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 3m 1f 50yds Hvy P. Townend 11.1 (TS) 10L 6th of 16fn, 20rn to Hyland (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 28 OCT 23 hcp hdl 2m 7f 208yds Gd /Sft 8/11Fav HR116 P. Townend 10.7 (TS) won 1/2L 11L from Happy Jacky 11.7 and Shannon Glory 10.2 KILL 26 AUG 23 7rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 80yds Yld/Sft

16 BALDUR’S GATE (IRE) (22)

9 10 0

(140)

3p13-22 F Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Like A Miller Mike O’Connor (3) J B Robert B Hodgins Miss Denise Marie O’Shea, Cork T O Wild Rover Syndicate ROYAL BLUE, orange cross of lorraine, orange stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, orange stars

A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Where’s Frankie when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 2f (soft) last month. Runs from 7lb out of handicap. Star Rating HH Baldur’s Gate 1 N.H. win €6,195 C — Handicap Rating 111 9/2 HR109 Rachael Blackmore 12.0 3 1/2L 2nd to Where’s Frankie 11.5 FAIR 27 JAN 9rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 2f Sft 2/1Fav HR108 Rachael Blackmore 10.4 1/2L 2nd to R’evelyn Pleasure 10.5 CK 6 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR106 S.W. Flanagan 11.11 6L hd 3rd to Bushmans Pass 10.12 LIM 29 DEC 23 11rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 120yds Hvy B,T worn by No. 2, No. 10, No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 1, No. 3. C,T worn by No. 7, No. 15. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 9, No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 12. Long Handicap - We’llhavewan 9-11 (137), Baldur’s Gate 9-7 (133) Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 We’llhavewan, 6/1 Stormy Judge, 7/1 Dunboyne, 8/1 My Immortal, Clonmeen, 10/1 Queen Jane, Where It All Began, 12/1 Street Value, 14/1 Baldur’s Gate, 16/1 Champagne Platinum, 20/1 Frontal Assault, Must Be Obeyed, 25/1 Any Second Now, 33/1 Royal Thief, Fakiera (FR), Regina Dracones 2023 - 1st Coko Beach 2nd Death Duty 3rd Deﬁ Bleu (7 min. 56.5 sec.) ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight

RACE SUMMARY Gordon Elliott has an excellent record in this race, so it might be worth taking a chance on WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. He’s shown promise over the larger obstacles and looks open to improvement now sent over this marathon trip, while the booking of Jack Kennedy would suggest he is the yard’s first string. Stablemate Dunboyne was pulled up in the Thyestes last time out, but the fact he was sent off favourite suggests better was expected. Champagne Platinum finished fourth in this off 5lb higher last year and is noted along with the hat-trick seeking Clonmeen.

WIN: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

EACH-WAY: CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (158 wins from 642 runners, 25%) runs WE’LLHAVEWAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs WE’LLHAVEWAN Longest Traveller: BALDUR’S GATE trained by Miss D O’Shea, Cork, 158 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

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3RD

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4TH

RACE

3.05 The Madigan Group Irish EBF Sheila Bourke Novice Hurdle of €30,000 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

One Mile and Seven Furlongs 189 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €17700 SECOND €6000 FOURTH €1500 FIFTH €900

THIRD €3000 SIXTH €600

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 BOLDOG (FR) (48)

(163)

5-541-1 F Br Gr g Authorized - Belga Wood (USA) Daryl Jacob J B M Dr Georges Sandor Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny T O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 5-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Gorgeous Tom by 6l. Star Rating HHHHH Boldog (FR) 2 N.H. wins €9,132.10 5/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 won 5 1/2L 12L from Gorgeous Tom 11.4 and Cappucino 11.4 TRAM 1 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy Ben Bromley 10.11 (H) (TS) won 4 1/4L 2L from Chance The Robin 11.9 and President Scottie 11.2 HEXHAM 24 APR 23 15rn Bumper 2m 48yds Sft D. Jacob 11.2 (H) (TS) 2 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Coco Mademoiselle 10.9 WETHERBY 6 APR 23 8rn Bumper 2m Gd /Sft

2 JIGORO (FR) (35)

Br B g Free Port Lux (GB) - Saora (FR) B M Jean-Francois Magnien O Bective Stud WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap

(163)

221-2 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 7l by Mystical Power when second of 4 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race here over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Jigoro (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,375 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 7L 2nd to Mystical Power 11.4 here 14 JAN 4rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 157yds Sft 5/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 won 9L 1/2L from Butcher Hollow 11.7 and Jasko Des Dames (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 26rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.7 6 1/2L 2nd to Flamborough (GB) 11.7 CK 5 NOV 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

3 LOMBRON (FR) (35)

Br Br g Turgeon (USA) - Omememo Has (FR) B M Eric Leﬀray & M Thomas Leﬀray O Roaringwater Syndicate RED, red & white hooped sleeves, white spots on cap

(163)

31-4 F Danny Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 5-2 behind Mystical Power when last of 4 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race here over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Lombron (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195 5/2 P. Townend 11.4 7L 17L 3/4L 4th to Mystical Power 11.4 here 14 JAN 4rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 157yds Sft 2/1Fav P. Townend 10.13 won 3 1/2L hd from Paradise Lost 10.13 and Whimsy (GB) 10.11 THU 30 NOV 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld Romain Julliot 10.3 2L 1 3/4L 3rd to All Right Now (FR) 10.3 COMPIEGNE 10 APR 23 14rn hdl 2m 2f Hvy

4 NO FLIES ON HIM (IRE) (54)

Br Br g Westerner (GB) - Zalda (GB) B Mr G Adair & Mr M O’Callaghan O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

(163)

11- F Mark Walsh J E J O’Grady, Tipperary T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m on yielding ground. A winner at 3-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) on his latest outing in December last year, beating D B Cooper by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH No Flies On Him 1 N.H. win €8,850 3/1 M.P. Walsh 11.7 won 1 3/4L nk from D B Cooper 11.7 and Ascending 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 23 28rn mdn hdl 2m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 Derek O’Connor won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Jango Baie (FR) and Williethebuilder KNOCKANARD 12-FEB-23 9r4f Mdn 2m 4f Yld/Sft

5 TULLYHILL (FR) (37)

Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Ragtime (FR) B Eric Puerari/Mme Yolande Seydoux de Clausonne/Mme Laeticia Louis O Cheveley Park Stud RED, white sash, royal blue cap

(TStrap)

(163)

1-122-1 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-9fav at Naas over 2m (soft) last month, beating Lightkeeper by 7l. Star Rating HHH Tullyhill (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,750 2/9Fav P. Townend 11.12 (TS) won 7L 3 1/2L from Lightkeeper 11.12 and Union Station 11.12 NAAS 12 JAN 25rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 1/8Fav P. Townend 11.12 (TS) 24L 2nd to Shannon Royale 11.12 here 26 NOV 23 5rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 210yds Sft 11/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to A Dream To Share 12.0 here 26 APR 23 8rn Bumper 2m 70yds Yld

6 WESTPORT COVE (FR) (38)

Br B g Muhtathir (GB) - Reine Pieuse (FR) B S C E A De Maulepaire O Cathal Hughes EMERALD GREEN, red triple diamond, red armlet, striped cap

(163)

(H,T) 101p-2 F Michael O’Sullivan J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Quai De Bourbon when second of 4 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Westport Cove (FR) 2 N.H. wins €11,800 5/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.9 (H) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.9 CLON 11 JAN 4rn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy 40/1 B. Hayes 11.12 (H) p.u. in race won by Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 23 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Hvy 10/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 (H) won 1 1/4L 9L from Diamboy Des Carres (FR) 11.5 and Ankud (GB) 10.13 THU 23 NOV 23 13rn mdn hdl 2m 46yds Yld/Sft

7 SADDLE HER UP (IRE) (36)

Br Br f Westerner (GB) - Daveoin B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald O Ms C Fitzgerald WHITE & RED CHECK, quartered cap

(156)

98-24-1 F Sean Cleary-Farrell J Barry J Fitzgerald, Carlow T

A winner at 8-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating True Testimony by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH Saddle Her Up 1 N.H. win €7,080 8/1 S. Cleary-Farrell 11.0 won 1 1/4L 16L from True Testimony 11.7 and Joya Del Mar 11.0 FAIR 13 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 40yds Sft 33/1 S. Cleary-Farrell 10.12 25L 5 1/2L 21L 4th to Ballyburn 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 50/1 S. Cleary-Farrell 11.0 2 1/4L 2nd to Miss Agusta 11.7 GAL 29 OCT 23 10rn mdn hdl 2m 11yds Hvy

8 TINA MEEHAN (IRE) (179)

Br Ch f Mahler (GB) - Marys Isle B Miss Mary Kelly O Patrick Melarkey WHITE, red stars, red cap

7 10 12

(Hood)

(152)

1-73- F Gavin Brouder J J A Nash, Kildare T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on yielding ground. Third of 13 behind The Grey Dove beaten 1 1/2l at 28-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 1f (good) in August last year. Star Rating HH Tina Meehan 1 N.H. win €5,900 28/1 G. Brouder 11.2 (H) 1 1/4L hd 3rd to The Grey Dove 10.13 SLGO 23 AUG 23 13rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 93yds Gd 1/2Fav P. Townend 11.7 44L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Castra Vetera 11.7 KILB 14 JUL 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld 8/11Fav Miss J. Townend 11.4 won 14L 13L from Inion Tiogair 11.4 and Iurkash (FR) 11.6 TRAM 13 OCT 22 8rn Bumper 2m Yld H,T worn by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 No Flies On Him, 11/4 Tullyhill (FR), 4/1 Jigoro (FR), 6/1 Lombron (FR), 8/1 Westport Cove (FR), 10/1 Boldog (FR), 16/1 Saddle Her Up, 33/1 Tina Meehan 2023 - 1st Hunters Yarn 2nd Imagine 3rd Inothewayurthinkin (4 min. 8.9 sec.)

BOLDOG was quite taking when making a winning stable/hurdles bow at Tramore last month and there could be more to come from the Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding. The six-year-old impressed with the way he travelled and he could have too much speed for these rivals, with Westport Cove feared most. The Muhtathir gelding ran a progressive stablemate close at Clonmel and may fare best of the Willie Mullins trio, while Leopardstown winner No Flies On Him warrants respect too.

WIN: BOLDOG

EACH-WAY: WESTPORT COVE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (158 wins from 642 runners, 25%) runs LOMBRON and TULLYHILL and WESTPORT COVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs LOMBRON and TULLYHILL and WESTPORT COVE Longest Traveller: NO FLIES ON HIM trained by E J O’Grady, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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RACE FOUR

RACE SUMMARY

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RACE

3.40 The Old House Kill Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 166 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €7375 FOURTH €625

SECOND €2500 FIFTH €375

THIRD €1250 SIXTH €250

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 CUT THE ROPE (FR) (66)

(166)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars - Sea My Angel (FR) B Sunderland Holding Inc O Mrs Anne Coﬀey & Mrs K Browne PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap

11 12

12f9- F Sean Flanagan J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Quai De Bourbon when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HHH Cut The Rope (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195 — Handicap Rating 115 9/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 22L 9th of 16 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft 7/4 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 fell in race won by Beckett Rock 11.4 GOW 11 NOV 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 5/2 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 3 3/4L 2nd to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.0 LIM 21 OCT 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

2 KILKEE BAY (IRE) (70)

11 12

(166)

8624f- F Br Br g Ocovango (GB) - Fly Bid Jack Kennedy J B Noirin Darcy O Aiden Larkin & John Larkin & Paudie Dowling & Kenneth Fox Gordon Elliott, Meath T BLACK, white hoop, white armlet, emerald green & white striped cap

Placed in a point-to-point from ﬁve starts. Fell when 8-1fav at Boulta over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Rosscahill in December last year on his latest outing. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Miss M Harding in Ireland. Star Rating HHH Kilkee Bay (PtoP) 8/1 E P O’Brien fell in race won by Rosscahill BOULTA 10-DEC-23 14r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 E P O’Brien 4 3/4L 4th to Twoohthree LINGSTOWN 26-NOV-23 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 3/1FF J W Hannon 14L 2nd to Marcus Furius INCHYDONEY 21-MAY-23 12r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

3 KINTURK JACK (IRE) (-)

Br B g Kalanisi - Dew On The Grass B Mr James Melia O Declan A Reilly ROYAL BLUE, white sleeves & cap

11 12

(166)

Kieren Buckley J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Dam a lightly raced maiden.

Star Rating HH

4 SPLENDID CHOICE (IRE) (130)

11 12

(166)

p00- F Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Luanna James Smith (7) J B Garryrichard Stud Matthew J Smith, Meath T O Michael Hannon & Alan J Wright EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, white & emerald green hooped sleeves, emerald green cap

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind My Great Mate when last of 11 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m (yielding - soft) in October last year. Star Rating H Splendid Choice 16/1 Mr A. Harvey 10.10 last of 11 to My Great Mate 11.10 here 11 OCT 23 Bumper 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 250/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.11 50L 13th of 19fn, 24rn to Canal End 11.12 FAIR 8 APR 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 100/1 J.B. Foley 11.7 p.u. in race won by By Your Side (GB) 11.2 NAAS 30 MAR 23 23rn mdn hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft

5 SYRACUS DU HOUX (FR) (98)

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Theza Bere (FR) B Remy Buchot & Mme Gyslaine Huet O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

11 12

(166)

3-225- F Phillip Enright J Oliver McKiernan, Dublin T

Placed in a NH ﬂat race and two point-to-points from four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Slade Steel when ﬁfth of 22 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m (soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Syracus Du Houx (FR) 25/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 20L 5th of 21fn, 22rn to Slade Steel 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft 9/2 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 6L 2nd to What’s Up Darling 11.9 TIPP 4 MAY 23 15rn Bumper 2m 2f Yld (PtoP) 6/1 J C Barry 12L 2nd to Ismael (FR) BALLYVODOCK 29-JAN-23 15r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

6 THE BUSY FOOL (IRE) (100)

Br B g Doyen - Like A Miller B Robert B Hodgins O Seamus Carthy & Tony Murray ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, quartered cap

11 12

(166)

12- F James O’Sullivan (3) J P J Rothwell, Wicklow T

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Zefiro Dodville when second of 15 at 8-1 on his hurdling debut at Down Royal over 2m 6f (soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHHH The Busy Fool 1 N.H. win €5,900 8/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 2 1/2L 2nd to Zefiro Dodville (FR) 11.12 DRYL 10 NOV 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft 28/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.7 won 2 1/4L 6L from The Enabler 11.8 and Le Coq Hardi 11.8 THU 19 OCT 23 14rn Bumper 1m 7f 202yds Sft

7 WAKIE WAKIE (IRE) (139)

Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Selshion Manor B P F Mulholland O Tomas Mulholland YELLOW, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds on sleeves, striped cap

11 12

(166)

p9- F Ben Harvey J Gerard Keane, Meath T

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Midleton Rare when last of 9 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) in October last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Star Rating H Wakie Wakie 100/1 Sarah Kavanagh 11.7 last of 9 to Midleton Rare 12.0 FAIR 2 OCT 23 Bumper 2m Sft 100/1 D. Meyler 11.4 p.u. in race won by Extensio 11.5 ROS 8 AUG 23 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 58yds Yld

8 WHALE HARBOUR (IRE) (52)

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Ballybrowney Ella B Ms L Pyne O C Jones MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop

11 12

(166)

53- F Keith Donoghue J Gavin Cromwell, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 16 behind Jade De Grugy beaten 26l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHH Whale Harbour 10/1 D. Meyler 11.7 15L 11L 3rd to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.0 LEP 28 DEC 23 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 100/30 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 11L 5th of 19 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 DRYL 11 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft

9 MAJESTIC FORCE (IRE) (78)

Br B f Workforce (GB) - Colleen Dubh B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler O Duncan Angove BLACK & MAUVE HOOPS, white sleeves, mauve cap

(159)

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

Half-sister to Defence Witness, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m. A winner at 4-5fav in a point-to-point race at Lingstown over 3m in December last year, beating Ask Hannah by 28l. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Star Rating HHHHH Majestic Force (PtoP) 4/5FF J W Hendrick won 28L 4L from Ask Hannah and Minella Soprano LINGSTOWN 02-DEC-23 7r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Penelopa (GB) B Litex Commerce Ad O Mrs J Donnelly YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap

(159)

231-5-23 F Paul Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Third of 11 behind Bioluminescence beaten 14l at 9-4 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Paggane (GB) 1 ﬂat win €4,750 9/4 P. Townend 11.7 3 1/4L 11L 3rd to Bioluminescence 11.7 here 29 JAN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 9/4 P. Townend 11.5 3 1/4L 2nd to D Art D Art (FR) 11.12 CK 6 JAN 22rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/2 P. Townend 11.7 18L 5th of 18fn, 19rn to Look To The West 11.7 NAV 19 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Majestic Force, 11/4 Paggane (GB), 7/2 The Busy Fool, 10/1 Cut The Rope (FR), Kilkee Bay, Syracus Du Houx (FR), Whale Harbour, 33/1 Kinturk Jack, 66/1 Splendid Choice, 100/1 Wakie Wakie 2023 - 1st Senior Chief 2nd Hollow Sound 3rd Jeepydoﬀ Meel (5 min. 20.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY MAJESTIC FORCE made a bright start to her career with a wide-margin success in a Lingstown point-to-point at the beginning of December before selling for 120,000 pounds at Cheltenham’s Tattersalls sale later on that month. Now in the care of Henry De Bromhead, the six-year-old holds an entry for the Dawn Run at Cheltenham and victory here may well see her book her Festival ticket. The Busy Fool enters calculations based on his second at Down Royal in November, while Paggane and Syracus Du Houx are others to consider.

WIN: MAJESTIC FORCE

EACH-WAY: THE BUSY FOOL

RACE FIVE

10 PAGGANE (GB) (20)

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (158 wins from 642 runners, 25%) runs PAGGANE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs PAGGANE Longest Traveller: MAJESTIC FORCE trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.

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A BIG Happy Birthday to Peter Cribbin and Shane McMahon. From All The Punchestown Team

HORSE

WELFARE At every race meeting there are specially qualiﬁed equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses. In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. The horses’ welfare is our priority. The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

RACE

4.10 The David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle of €11,0000

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

Two Miles and Six Furlongs 166 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND €2200 FIFTH €330

THIRD €1100 SIXTH €220

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

FIRST €6490 FOURTH €550

Form

Start

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 NOBLE TALENT (IRE) (19)

7 12 0

(168)

423p0-1 F Robbie Geoghegan (7) J T J Nagle Jr , Cork T

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Noble Motive B Mrs U Nagle O Mrs Ailish Glynn WHITE, large royal blue spots, royal blue sleeves, white spots, yellow cap

A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Kiln Time by 12l. Star Rating HHHH Noble Talent 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 110 5/1 HR102 R.P. Geoghegan 11.7 won 12L 3 1/2L from Kiln Time 11.3 and Larkﬁeld Lusive 10.8 LIM 30 JAN 9rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy 40/1 A.P. Heskin 11.12 60L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Asian Master 11.5 THU 17 DEC 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld 11/1 D.E. Mullins 11.4 p.u. in race won by Farren Glory 11.12 CLON 9 NOV 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 80yds Hvy

2 JERIKO DE BAUNE (FR) (22)

11 13

(167)

0u514-1 F Br Gr g Castle Du Berlais (FR) - Nouvelle D’estruval (FR) Conor Brassil (5) J B S C E A Ecurie Domaine de Baune Philip Fenton, Tipperary T O Crohane Town & Country Syndicate DARK BLUE, orange seams, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, royal blue star

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Duﬀys Getaway by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Jeriko De Baune (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,570 — Handicap Rating 109 10/1 HR101 Niall Moore 10.12 won 2 1/2L 2 1/2L from Duffys Getaway 11.3 and Givehimthehonour 11.2 FAIR 27 JAN 12rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m Sft 12/1 HR100 Niall Moore 10.10 hd 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Pictures Of Home (GB) 11.2 FAIR 16 DEC 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 52yds Hvy 9/2 HR94 Niall Moore 11.5 won 3 1/4L 5L from Collo Meo 11.0 and Courting Vickie 10.13 WEX 17 NOV 23 8rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Hvy

3 POWER HOUR (IRE) (52)

Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Tonaphuca Girl B David Valentine O M C Gunn WHITE, red disc, red cap, white star.

11 13

(167)

452344- F Jake Coen (5) J M A Gunn, Tipperary T

Placed in three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 11 starts. Finished 8l behind Music Of Tara when fourth of 21 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHH Power Hour — Handicap Rating 109 18/1 HR109 J. Coen 11.2 2L 4L 1 3/4L 4th to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 21rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy 16/1 HR109 Niall Moore 10.11 9 1/2L 11L 7 1/2L 4th to Farren Glory 11.12 CLON 9 NOV 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 80yds Hvy 3/1 HR109 E. Dwan 10.11 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Evesham Road 10.13 CLON 11 MAY 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 25yds Sft

4 BUACHAILLBOCHT (GB) (34)

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Luci di Mezzanotte (GB) B Yorton Farm Stud O John P McManus EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

11 10

(164)

5-001-31 F Mark Walsh J T M Walsh, Kildare T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 7f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav over this course and distance (soft) last month, beating No Fussing by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH Buachaillbocht (GB) 2 N.H. wins €11,800 C — Handicap Rating 106 6/4Fav HR97 M.P. Walsh 11.10 won 1/2L 5L from No Fussing 11.6 and Lough Nigara 11.4 here 15 JAN 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 205yds Sft 11/8Fav HR97 M.P. Walsh 11.9 2 3/4L 10L 3rd to Mick Charlie 11.6 TRAM 1 JAN 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 120yds Hvy 3/1Fav HR87 M.P. Walsh 11.6 won 3/4L 3 1/2L from Kiln Time 11.11 and Cruisin Susan 11.2 TRAM 28 NOV 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy

5 FROM THE ASHES (IRE) (53)

Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Ballinacraig B John & Jamie O’Brien O Byrnes Bloodstock Limited DARK GREEN, white chevron, white armlet, quartered cap

11 10

(164)

(CPiece) 515080- F Philip Byrnes (5) J C Byrnes, Limerick T

A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Cato’s Revenge when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HH From The Ashes 1 N.H. win €9,440 — Handicap Rating 106 9/1 HR108 Miss A.L. Fitzgibbon 10.13 44L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Cato’s Revenge 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 18/1 HR109 G.B. Noonan 11.9 31L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to Ragin Cajun 10.13 THU 23 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f 138yds Yld/Sft 33/1 HR109 R.P. Treacy 12.0 29L 10th of 12fn, 17rn to Como Park 11.11 CK 5 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft

6 JASMIN DE COTTE (FR) (25)

Br Br g Estejo (GER) - Traviata Valtat (FR) B M Georges Richardot & M Philippe Maksoudian O Mrs K Browne RED, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, red cap

11 10

(164)

26-53 F James O’Sullivan (3) J Paul Nolan, Wexford T

Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from four starts. Third of 15 behind Mirazur West beaten 41l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH Jasmin De Cotte (FR) — Handicap Rating 106 20/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.1 11L 30L 3rd to Mirazur West 11.12 FAIR 24 JAN 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 16/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 17L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Largy Hill 11.12 CK 6 JAN mdn hdl 3m Sft/Hvy 7/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 26L 6th of 18 to Flamborough (GB) 11.7 CK 5 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft

7 HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME (IRE) (21) 5

(163)

0802-76 F Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Thedoublede Michael O’Sullivan J B David Moran Patrick T Foley, Carlow T O Graham Melia & Patrick Merrigan DARK GREEN, white diamond, white sleeves, dark green chevrons, dark green cap

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Cleatus Poolaw when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Howdoyalikeherhome — Handicap Rating 105 66/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 23L 6th of 11 to Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 11.12 NAAS 28 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 116yds Sft 50/1 Sarah Kavanagh 11.5 12L 7th of 25 to Tullyhill (FR) 11.12 NAAS 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft 80/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 3/4L 2nd to Iron Allen (FR) 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft

8 BALLYCASHIN (IRE) (35)

(162)

(Hood) 8874p-5 F Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Midsummer Drama J J Slevin J B R McCarthy Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny T O Cora Greene & Vera Deegan ROYAL BLUE, grey star & sleeves, grey cap, royal blue star

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 13l behind Idol when ﬁfth of 11 at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Ballycashin 1 N.H. win €6,490 — Handicap Rating 104 5/2Fav HR104 D.E. Mullins 11.4 12L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Idol (FR) 10.11 here 14 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 67yds Sft 5/1 HR104 D.E. Mullins 11.5 (H) p.u. in race won by Ishan (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 23 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 12/1 HR103 J.J. Slevin 11.2 (H) 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Bob Cigar 11.11 here 26 NOV 23 17rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 100yds Sft

9 JACK DU LARGE (FR) (22)

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Emy Chope (FR) B M Pascal Noue O Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd & Dee L’Estrange WHITE, royal blue stars, red sleeves, white diabolo, white cap, red star

(162)

500-2 F Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Beaten 7l by Now Is The Hour when second of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH Jack Du Large (FR) — Handicap Rating 104 16/1 HR99 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 6 1/2L 2nd to Now Is The Hour 11.12 FAIR 27 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 65yds Sft 125/1 J. Coen 11.2 48L 12th of 14fn, 16rn to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.0 LEP 28 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 50/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 41L 11th of 22fn, 26rn to Jigoro (FR) 11.7 NAV 9 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Hvy

10 RUSHEEN (IRE) (25)

Br Br g Ocovango (GB) - Indelible Run B James Dullea O Rusheen Partnership WHITE, dark blue panel, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlet, dark blue cap

(159)

90872-1 F Danny Mullins J James Daniel Dullea, Cork T

11 HE’S HOME AGAIN (IRE) (52)

Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Native House B E Cawley O Edward Cawley YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

6 10 10 (150)

(TStrap) 00386p- F P J O’Hanlon (3) J Edward Cawley, Meath T

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Pulled up at the last when 12-1 at Limerick over 3m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Ishan in December last year on his latest outing. Star Rating HH He’s Home Again — Handicap Rating 92 12/1 HR92 M.P. O’Connor 10.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ishan (FR) 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 23 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 18/1 HR92 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 6 1/4L 6th of 14fn, 19rn to Hunting Brook 10.12 DRYL 10 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-102)3m 30yds Sft 14/1 HR93 P.T. Enright 10.12 23L 8th of 10 to Rockbrook 10.12 LIM 22 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 92yds Sft/Hvy

12 LUCKY TWO (IRE) (29)

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Village Honours B P Christie O P Christie PURPLE, grey stars, grey sleeves, purple stars, yellow cap

8 10 5

(145)

p9pp-75 F Darragh O’Keeﬀe J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Butty O Brien when ﬁfth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating H Lucky Two — Handicap Rating 87 66/1 HR87 M.P. O’Connor 10.3 21L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Butty O Brien 11.2 NAV 20 JAN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 200/1 O.R. Brown 11.7 7th of 9fn, 11rn to I Will Be Baie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f 143yds Hvy 200/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 p.u. in race won by Fancy A Cosmo 11.12 WEX 7 JUL 23 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Gd/Yld

RACE SIX

A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Junot by a short head. Star Rating HHH Rusheen 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 101 9/2 HR93 D.E. Mullins 11.12 won s/hd 18L from Junot 11.3 and Lily’s Choice 11.6 FAIR 24 JAN 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 210yds Hvy 28/1 HR88 D.E. Mullins 11.0 ns 2nd to Storm Mahler 11.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy 150/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 27L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Soldante 11.9 TRAM 28 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy

CPiece worn by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Buachaillbocht (GB), 5/1 Noble Talent, 11/2 Jeriko De Baune (FR), 6/1 Jack Du Large (FR), 13/2 Rusheen, 10/1 Power Hour, 12/1 Jasmin De Cotte (FR), Howdoyalikeherhome, Ballycashin, 20/1 He’s Home Again, 25/1 From The Ashes, 33/1 Lucky Two No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY BUACHAILLBOCHT made it two victories from three starts in handicap company when scoring here last month. The step up in trip brought out more improvement from Ted Walsh’s gelding and despite a 9lb rise, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him progress further. Noble Talent scored in impressive style at Limerick on his handicap debut and is expected to be in the mix. Jeriko De Baune, Jack Du Large and Rusheen appeal most of the remainder.

WIN: BUACHAILLBOCHT

EACH-WAY: NOBLE TALENT

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (96 wins from 671 runners, 14%) runs JACK DU LARGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 68 runners, 12%) runs JACK DU LARGE Longest Travellers: NOBLE TALENT trained by T J Nagle Jnr, & RUSHEEN trained by J Dullea - both Cork, 158 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

KILDARE HUNT POINT-TO-POINT DATE: Saturday 24th February FIRST RACE: 1pm

DATES FOR DIARY THE

DATES

FOR THE DIARY WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2024 QUEVEGA HURDLE DAY TUESDAY 30 APRIL - 4 MAY 2024 PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2024 SUMMER IN TOWN DAY 1 SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024 SUMMER IN TOWN DAY 2 30

4.40 The Lockton Insurance Brokers Supporting Athy Rugby (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €10,000

RACE

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

One Mile and Seven Furlongs 189 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER: SECOND €2000 FIFTH €300

THIRD €1000 SIXTH €200

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

FIRST €5900 FOURTH €500

Start

Form

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 A TIPP FOR GOLD (IRE) (68)

5 12 0

(168)

93- F Br B g Westerner (GB) - A Tipp For Rosie Mr T Hamilton J B Sarah & James Fenlon Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny T O Ms Margaret Mullins & F W Healy ROYAL BLUE, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, red star Placed in a NH ﬂat race from two starts. Third of 8 behind Kish Bank beaten 8l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHH A Tipp For Gold 14/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 3/4L 7L 3rd to Kish Bank 11.9 here 12 DEC 23 8rn Bumper 2m 170yds Hvy 8/1 Miss A. Hourigan 11.7 25L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Cola Blaze 10.10 THU 2 NOV 23 Bumper 2m 13yds Sft

2 AGREE TO DISAGREE (IRE) (-)

Br Br g Ocovango (GB) - Thanks Eileen (GB) B Joseph Sheahan O Padraig Roche EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap

Dam unraced.

6 12 0

(168) F

Miss A B O’Connor (3) J Padraig Roche, Kildare T

Star Rating HH

3 AINE’S LAD (IRE) (-)

Br Br g Kalanisi - Hidden Horizons B Mr C McDonnell O Killian McDonnell YELLOW, red cross sashes, hooped sleeves & cap

5 12 0

(168) F

James Smith (7) J Matthew J Smith, Meath T

Half-brother to Neon Moon, won four times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 2m 6f, in a point to point race at 3m and in a chase at 3m. Star Rating HH

4 BROOKLYN BRIDGE (FR) (-)

7 12 0

(168)

Br Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Trois Lunes (FR) F Mr F Maguire J B S C E A Haras De Saint Pair Sarah Joanna Connell (R), Waterford T O Mrs Clare Connell PINK, black sleeves, pink hoops, black cap

Half-brother to Trais Fluors, won six times between 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race. Star Rating HHH

5 DREAM SHAPER (IRE) (66)

Br B g Morpheus (GB) - Silverscreen Queen B Rossenarra Stud Bloodstock Ltd O I Madden YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

5 12 0

(168)

660755- F Mr J P Sampson (7) J I Madden, Galway T

Unplaced in all seven starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Wingmen when ﬁfth of 6 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Naas over 2m (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HH Dream Shaper 200/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 50L 5th of 6 to Wingmen 11.9 NAAS 14 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Sft 300/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 55L 5th of 8 to Dee Capo (FR) 11.5 GAL 3 OCT 23 Bumper 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.0 (TS) 30L 7th of 8 to Sharp Object 10.3 BAL 15 SEP 23 Bumper 2m Yld

6 INN AT THE PARK (IRE) (78)

Br B g Walk In The Park - Glor Na Gaoithe B Patrick J O’Mahony O Malcolm C Denmark BLACK & WHITE CHECK, yellow sleeves, black & white quartered cap

6 12 0

(168)

3- F Miss J Townend J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Full brother to O’moore Park, won over hurdles at 2m 4f and in a point to point race at 3m. Third of 6 behind Jalon D’oudairies beaten 9l at 11-4 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HHHH Inn At The Park 11/4 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 5L 4L 3rd to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 FAIR 2 DEC 23 6rn Bumper 2m Sft

7 MASTERBOY DAVIS (FR) (70)

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tamtam Davis (FR) B M Claude Quellier, M Alan Quellier & Mme Svetlana Timon-Quellier O Gigginstown House Stud MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

5 12 0

(168)

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

Half-brother to Salsa Davis, won in a point to point race at 3m. Beaten 1l by Derryhassen Paddy when second of 10 at 5-4fav on his racecourse debut at Tattersalls over 3m in December last year. Star Rating HHHH Masterboy Davis (FR) (PtoP) 5/4FF Derek O’Connor 2nd to Derryhassen Paddy TATTERSALLS 10-DEC-23 10r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy

8 SOUNDS VICTORIUS (IRE) (52)

Br Br g Champs Elysees (GB) - Sounds Charming B Jim & John Lawler O Bruton Street DARK BLUE, yellow hoop, white sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star

5 12 0

(168)

2- F Mr P W Mullins J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Half-brother to In The Rough, won four times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 3m 1f and twice in chases at 3m. Beaten a neck by Patter Merchant when second of 5 at 5-2 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 2m (heavy) in December last year. Star Rating HHHHH Sounds Victorius 5/2 Miss J. Townend 12.0 nk 2nd to Patter Merchant 11.9 LEP 28 DEC 23 5rn Bumper 2m 34yds Hvy Probable Starting Prices - 6/5 Sounds Victorius, 11/4 Inn At The Park, 4/1 Masterboy Davis (FR), 7/1 A Tipp For Gold, 14/1 Agree To Disagree, 20/1 Aine’s Lad, 25/1 Brooklyn Bridge (FR), 50/1 Dream Shaper 2023 - 1st Ballyburn 2nd Quantum Storm 3rd Irish Panther (4 min. 7.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY The Willie Mullins-trained pair Inn At The Park and SOUNDS VICTORIUS will undoubtedly be popular choices, but the latter arguably looks the most promising of the two and shades the vote. A half-brother to a bumper winner among others, the five-year-old showed stacks of promise when finishing second at Leopardstown’s Christmas fixture and will be hard to beat with another step forward. Masterboy Davis, an interesting recruit from the point-to-point scene, is a must for consideration on his Rules debut.

WIN: SOUNDS VICTORIUS

EACH-WAY: MASTERBOY DAVIS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

RACE SEVEN

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (158 wins from 642 runners, 25%) runs INN AT THE PARK and SOUNDS VICTORIUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs INN AT THE PARK and SOUNDS VICTORIUS Longest Traveller: DREAM SHAPER trained by I Madden, Galway, 125 miles.

RACE

5.10 The Up The Yard Challenge Race

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 38)

One Mile and Seven Furlongs 189 Yards Start

J Jockey

O Owner

Form

T Trainer

B Breeder

Br Breeding

NO HORSE

AGE ST LB

(LBS)

1 SAMUI (GB) (140)

5 12 9

(177)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance (GB) B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum O Allan Snow ROYAL BLUE, red sash, diablo on sleeves, white cap

(TStrap) 212415- F Shauna Knowles J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Well beaten at 5-1 behind Williamstowndancer when ﬁfth of 6 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 BoyleSports Novice Hurdle at Tipperary over 2m (soft) in October last year. Star Rating HHHH Samui (GB) 3 N.H. wins €47,790 5/1 HR128 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 (TS) 30L 5th of 6 to Williamstowndancer 10.12 TIPP 1 OCT 23 nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 4/1Fav HR121 D.J Gilligan 10.13 won hd 2 1/2L from Dark Note (GB) 10.10 and Common Practice 11.12 LIST 18 SEP 23 18rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld 1/1Fav HR121 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 nk 3L 15L 4th to Charlie Luciano 10.13 BAL 28 AUG 23 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f Yld

2 PRO BONO (IRE) (54)

Br B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Miss Hawk B J L Hassett O Patrick Joseph Hayes DARK BLUE, royal blue cap, white star

9 12 6

(TStrap)

(174)

551450- F Sara Peyroles J Paul W Flynn, Longford T

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Celtic Revival when fifth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in September last year. Star Rating HHHH Pro Bono 2 flat wins €11,800 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 51 50/1 HR110 Cian Cullinan 10.8 (TS) 40L 17th of 20fn, 23rn to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 11/2 HR52 R.P. Cleary 9.4 (CP) (TS) 3L 5th of 14 to Celtic Revival 9.11 DUN 29 SEP 23 hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 10/1 HR111 Miss S. Doyle 10.11 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to First Dare 10.9 NAV 16 SEP 23 11rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 120yds Yld

3 BODHISATTVA (IRE) (144)

Br Ch g Leading Light - Honey Blond B P & J Mills O The 119 Partnership WHITE, black hollow box, red armlet, red cap, black spots

7 12 3

(171)

81353b- F Killian Dunne J John C McConnell, Meath T

Brought down when 5-2 at Perth over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by Wasdell Dundalk in September last year on his latest outing. Star Rating HHH Bodhisattva 2 N.H. wins €14,495.40 Ben Harvey 11.2 (CP) br.d in race won by Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 10.2 PERTH 27 SEP 23 5rn hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Hvy B. Hayes 11.9 (CP) 2 1/4L 7 1/2L 3rd to Landofsmiles 12.0 CARTMEL 28 AUG 23 8rn hcp chse (0-140)3m 1f 107yds Gd /Sft 25/1 HR123 B.W. Harvey 10.6 (CP) 17L 5th of 16fn, 17rn to Toss Again 11.2 GAL 4 AUG 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

4 CASH BACK (FR) (73)

Br B g Linda’s Lad (GB) - Holding (FR) B Mme Anne Baudrelle & M Jean-Marc Baudrelle O Watch This Space Syndicate EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap

12 12 3

(171)

302721- F Adam Connolly J W P Mullins, Carlow T

Won at Clonmel in a 3m hurdle on his latest outing in December, beating Desert Heather by 30 lengths as the 2/5 favourite. Star Rating HHHHH Cash Back (FR) 5 N.H. wins €45,438 2/5Fav HR136 P. Townend 11.0 won 99+L 56L from Desert Heather 10.9 and Monishter Are Mwee 10.4 CLON 7 DEC 23 3rn hdl 3m Hvy 3/1 HR136 P. Townend 11.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Beacon Edge 11.0 THU 19 OCT 23 5rn hdl 2m 7f Sft 25/1 HR138 K. Callaghan 10.10 9L 7th of 16fn, 17rn to Man O Work 9.9 LIST 22 SEP 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft

5 GLOBAL ENERGY (GB) (119)

Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Summer Collection B Petches Farm Ltd O John Lavery RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap

5 12 3

(171)

50-8041- F Tara Carroll J Ms Sheila Lavery, Meath T

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Nostringsattached by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Global Energy (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €14,160 — Handicap Rating 71 10/1 HR66 G.F. Carroll 9.7 won 1/2L 2L from Nostringsattached 10.0 and Teorema 9.8 LEP 22 OCT 23 13rn hcp (50-80)1m 2f Hvy 2min 19.3sec 25/1 HR69 R.C. Colgan 9.0 5L 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Gambe Veloci 9.0 KILL 30 SEP 23 8rn hcp 1m 30yds Hvy 16/1 HR70 R.C. Colgan 10.2 22L 14th of 18 to Maralinga 9.6 TIPP 3 SEP 23 hcp (47-70)1m 4f 110yds Yld

6 HUTCHIE (IRE) (29)

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Rinnce Moll B Mr B Hutchinson O Mary N Kilduﬀ PINK, dark blue stars, pink sleeves & cap

8 12 3

(171)

9120-5p F Mark Dunne J Stephen Gerard Carey (R), Kildare T

Pulled up when 15-2 at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by St Denis’s Well last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HHH Hutchie 1 N.H. win €5,900 15/2 HR96 J.J. Slevin 11.8 p.u. in race won by St Denis’s Well 11.3 NAV 20 JAN 13rn hcp chse (0-102)3m Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR94 Mr M.N. Sharpe 10.13 14L 5th of 16fn, 17rn to Morricone 11.3 here 15 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 37yds Sft 9/4Fav HR97 J.J. Slevin 11.12 28L 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Croi Corcra 11.5 TRAM 12 OCT 23 beg.ch 2m 5f 150yds Sft

7 JINXS LINK (IRE) (155)

8 12 3

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas - Lough Lass B Mr Arthur McCooey O Patrick McCooey WHITE, orange cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, orange & white quartered cap

(171)

327150- F Gro Hylen J M M Rice (R), Louth T

Beaten 9l behind Shamwari at 80-1 when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f in July last year. Star Rating HHH Jinxs Link 1 N.H. win €6,195 7/2Fav HR98 J.J. Slevin 11.12 16L 15th of 18 to Mr MacPhisto 11.0 NAV 16 SEP 23 hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 120yds Yld 5/1Fav HR98 A.P. Heskin 11.3 6L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to El Champo 10.12 KILB 25 AUG 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f Yld 16/5 HR89 J.J. Slevin 11.10 won 5L 6 1/2L from Maggie Walsh 11.7 and Rathnaleen Zoey 11.4 KILB 21 JUL 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f Yld/Sft

8 MIGHTY MO MISSOURI (IRE) (22)

Br B g Zoﬀany - What Say You B R J B Bloodstock & Lynch Bages Ltd O Mrs John Harrington GREEN & RED HOOPS, white cap

5 12 3

(171)

3897f-p F Jane Griﬃn J Mrs John Harrington, Kildare T

Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 12l behind Sign From Above at 18-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest ﬂat outing at Galway over 1m 6f (yielding) in August last year. Star Rating HHH Mighty Mo Missouri 1 N.H. win €5,900 — Handicap Rating 66 33/1 HR113 C.D Smithers 11.10 (V) (TS) p.u. in race won by Jeriko De Baune (FR) 10.12 FAIR 27 JAN 12rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m Sft 12/1 C.D Smithers 10.13 (BK) (TS) fell in race won by Henn See (FR) 11.12 CLON 7 DEC 23 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 23 beg.ch 2m Hvy

9 ROUTINE EXCELLENCE (IRE) (15)

8 12 3

(171)

2p6p-4p F Br B g Getaway (GER) - Well Composed Rachel Doody J B Mr Eoghan Loughlin Gavin Cromwell, Meath T O E Hughes LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow & light blue striped cap

Pulled up when 22-1 at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Anglers Crag earlier this month on his latest outing. Star Rating HHH Routine Excellence 3 N.H. wins €20,060 Brian Hughes 11.8 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Anglers Crag (GB) 11.1 MUSSELBURGH 3 FEB 9rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 7f 138yds Gd /Sft 8/1 HR118 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.7 (BK) 6L 15L 1/2L 4th to Hardwired 10.1 here 14 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 148yds Sft 14/1 HR119 S.W. Flanagan 10.5 p.u. in race won by Percy Warner 10.11 CK 26 NOV 23 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f Sft

10 RUDY CATRAIL (IRE) (82)

Br B g Nazar - Rudy Susan B Jeremiah Aherne O Well Horse Syndicate BLACK, red sash, emerald green sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, emerald green stars

13 12 3

(171)

128fup- F Shauna Carroll J E Sheehy, Kilkenny T

Pulled up when 16-1 at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Kings Halo in November last year on his latest outing. Star Rating HH Rudy Catrail 5 N.H. wins €30,101.50 16/1 HR86 Shane Fenelon 10.12 p.u. in race won by Kings Halo 11.12 TRAM 28 NOV 23 12rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 100yds Sft 9/2 HR86 G. Brouder 11.4 u.r. in race won by Faith Loving (FR) 11.8 FAIR 7 NOV 23 8rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 122yds Hvy 8/1 HR86 Shane Fenelon 11.1 fell in race won by Glenmalure Lodge 10.12 BAL 15 SEP 23 14rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f Yld

11 THE GOFFER (IRE) (119)

Br B g Yeats - Ballylough Lady B Joseph O’Rahilly O Allan Snow ROYAL BLUE, red sash, diabolo on sleeves, red cap, royal blue star

7 12 3

(TStrap)

(171)

4p4858- F Emma Gilligan J Gordon Elliott, Meath T

Beaten 13l behind Gevrey at 4-1fav when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase at Limerick over 3m (soft) in October last year. Star Rating HHHH The Goffer 4 N.H. wins €120,950 4/1Fav HR145 D. Meyler 11.5 (TS) 12L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Gevrey (FR) 10.12 LIM 22 OCT 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Sft 12/1 HR145 K.E Buckley 11.0 (TS) 9 3/4L 5th of 15fn, 17rn to Desertmore House 10.6 LIST 20 SEP 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Yld/Sft 16/1 HR146 D. Meyler 10.5 18L 8th of 20fn, 22rn to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

Br B g Court Cave - Push And Boots B Cris Kelly O Alberta Capital Ltd EMERALD GREEN, red inverted triangle, striped sleeves, hooped cap

7 12 3

(171)

264526- F Gary Regan J Thomas Gibney, Meath T

Well beaten at 11-4fav behind Pour Pavore when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year. Star Rating HHH Wee Charlie 1 N.H. win €6,195 11/4Fav HR104 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 30L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Pour Pavore 11.11 NAV 17 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f 100yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 2 1/4L 2nd to Leish Oscars Son 11.12 TRAM 28 NOV 23 15rn beg.ch 2m 5f 100yds Sft 4/1 E. Walsh 11.9 37L 5th of 6fn, 12rn to Silent Approach 11.5 GOW 11 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy

RACE EIGHT

12 WEE CHARLIE (IRE) (63)

13 AMENON (FR) (21)

9 12 0

(168)

0727-55 F Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - La Couetrie (FR) Neil Corkery J B Mme Henri Devin Turlough O’Connor (R), Cork T O Miss I T Walsh RED, red & white diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

Well beaten at 10-1fav behind My Best Valentine when ﬁfth of 7 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Cragmore over 3m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Amenon (FR) (PtoP) 10/1 Ms S C McNamara 60L 5th to My Best Valentine CRAGMORE 28-JAN-24 7r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 T O’Connor 22L 5th to Saffron Hill AGHABULLOGUE 14-JAN-24 9r6f Wnr of Two 3m Yld 33/1 Ms S.C. McNamara 11.7 72L 7th of 8fn, 16rn to Romeo Magico 11.7 LIM 27 DEC 23 hnt.ch 2m 6f 120yds Hvy

14 CARNET DE STAGE (IRE) (48)

9 12 0

(168)

59673-6 F Br B g Scorpion - Comeragh Girl Jemma O’Sullivan J B Mrs Hannah Crowley Eugene M O’Sullivan, Cork T O Tyson Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, dark blue epaulettes, dark blue stars on sleeves, light blue cap, dark blue stars

Well beaten at 18-1 behind Rochestown when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 7f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH Carnet De Stage 1 N.H. win €6,785 18/1 HR92 Conor Clarke 10.12 (CP) 45L last of 6fn, 8rn to Rochestown 11.2 TRAM 1 JAN hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 170yds Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 Ms D J Kirwan 11L 3rd to Lifetime Ambition QUAKERSTOWN 18-NOV-23 3r Open 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 12/1 C J Shine 33L 7th to Ferns Lock (GB) DROMAHANE 12-NOV-23 13r9f Open 3m Sft

15 JIMMY T (IRE) (58)

4 11 11

(165)

600- F Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Echo Charlie (GER) Grace Dorgan J B Camas Park Terence O’Brien, Cork T O Terence O’Brien RED, green sash, red cap, green spots

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Nahori when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year. Star Rating HH Jimmy T 66/1 S.B. Kelly 9.8 22L last of 13fn, 14rn to Nahori (GB) 8.12 DUN 22 DEC 23 mdn 7f Std 100/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 32L last of 10 to Artemis Jones 9.3 LIM 24 JUN 23 mdn 7f Gd/Yld 33/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 23L last of 6 to Heartrate 9.8 TIPP 30 MAY 23 mdn 5f Gd

16 SHANLAYLIN (IRE) (199)

Br B f Shantou (USA) - Close To Shore B Victor Connolly O Mrs N Fahy ROYAL BLUE, red star & stars on sleeves, hooped cap

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7560- F Caoilfhionn Horgan J P A Fahy, Carlow T

Well beaten at 125-1 behind I Will Be Baie when 11th of 14 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Galway over 2m 2f (good - yielding) in August last year. Star Rating HHH Shanlaylin 125/1 Ms C.A. Walsh 11.0 35L 11th of 14 to I Will Be Baie (FR) 12.0 GAL 3 AUG 23 Bumper 2m 2f Gd/Yld 80/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 12L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Friends 11.11 WEX 7 JUL 23 Bumper 2m 4f 150yds Gd/Yld 100/1 C.M. Quirke 11.4 18L 5th of 10 to Aurora Vega 11.11 SLGO 13 JUN 23 Bumper 2m 2f Gd TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Cash Back (FR), 5/1 Global Energy (GB), 11/2 The Goﬀer, 15/2 Samui (GB), 8/1 Bodhisattva, 10/1 Routine Excellence, 14/1 Pro Bono, Mighty Mo Missouri, 16/1 Wee Charlie, Shanlaylin, 25/1 Hutchie, Jinxs Link, Amenon (FR), 33/1 Rudy Catrail, Carnet De Stage, Jimmy T 2023 - (4 min. 12.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A dual winner at this distance over jumps, CASH BACK rates the most appealing option, with the trip and forecast ground conditions likely to ideally suit. The Gordon Elliott-trained pair Samui and The Goﬀer also have some smart NH form to their names and can go well if coping now the emphasis switches to speed. Global Energy was last seen winning over 1m2f on the Flat at Leopardstown so cannot be dismissed either.

WIN: CASH BACK

EACH-WAY: THE GOFFER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (19-24): Mrs J Harrington (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs MIGHTY MO MISSOURI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs CASH BACK Longest Travellers: JIMMY T trained by T O’brien, CARNET DE STAGE trained by E O’Sullivan, AMENON trained by T O’Connor - all Cork, 158 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.35p.m. The Concept Colours Rated Novice Steeplechase of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Concept Colours) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races). About 2 miles. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lbs, 6-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra; Of two steeplechases 7lb extra. Horses which at entry have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 140 or less at time of entry. Horses which at entry have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 140 or less at time of entry. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.05p.m. The QuinnBet Beginners Steeplechase of €13,000 (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) 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 five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 182 yards. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs. 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7670; Second: €2600; Third: €1300; Fourth: €650; Fifth: €390; Sixth: €260 SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 4th February 2024. About 3 miles 3 furlongs 6 yards. €500 to enter on January 31st; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by February 13th and €100 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. Weights raised by 17lbs. Handicaps calculated 5th February. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Madigan Group Irish EBF Sheila Bourke Novice Hurdle of €30,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Madigan Group and the Irish EBF (€5,000)) (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Hurdle Series for future chasers) 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. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and have not won more than two hurdle races and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight for-age hurdle race and have not run under any Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old and have not won a steeplechase. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 189 yards. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs, 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races 7lb extra. The Final of this Series will be held at Fairyhouse in March, 2024. 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 20 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Old House Kill Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by the Old House Kill) 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 3 furlongs 166 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. 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 24 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.10p.m. The David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle of €11,000 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 extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 30th April 2023 (116 = 12st). About 2 miles 6 furlongs 166 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Weights raised by 4lbs. Handicaps calculated 13th February. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.40p.m. The Lockton Insurance Brokers Supporting Athy Rugby (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €10,000 (Lockton Insurance Brokers have made a generous contribution to Athy Rugby Club) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 189 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 14th February) may also ride in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Up The Yard Challenge Race For four years old and upwards which have run at least three times under the Rules of Racing or the I.N.H.S Rules, of which at least one of these runs must have been since 1st February, 2023 (Point to Point Steeplechases excluded). About 1 mile 7 furlongs 189 yards. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 11lbs, 5-y-o and up 12st. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2023) Winner of a *race to carry 3lb extra for each race won. (Maximum penalty 9lb) *Including any race under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing. Riders: To qualify as a Rider to participate in this race you must pass a Challenge Race one day Competency Assessment at R.A.C.E. Riders shall not have ridden under any Rules of Racing in any jurisdiction previously on the racecourse to be eligible. It is strictly subject to attaining the above qualifications that a Rider’s entry will be accepted. N.B. The mandatory percentage deductions shall not apply to this race. A horse which has won a Private Sweepstakes shall not on that account incur a penalty or be debarred from claiming any allowance or from taking part in any race. Horses that run in this race do not lose their eligibility to run in Point-to-Point Steeplechases. The winning Rider will receive a Perpetual Cup. The groom in charge of the winning horse will receive €100 and the groom in charge of the best turned out horse will receive €100. Please note that the Organising Committee reserve the right to accept or reject any application. No horse shall be permitted to wear Blinkers, Visor, Hood, Eye Shield, Eyecover, Sheepskin Cheekpieces or any similar device. Horses that require to be led to the start will not be permitted to take part. NOT MORE THAN 16 RUNNERS WILL BE PERMITTED TO RUN IN THIS RACE. IN THE EVENT OF THIS RACE BEING OVER SUBSCRIBED THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELECT THE 16 RUNNERS AND 3 RESERVES FOR THIS RACE AND TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY RIDER/HORSE AS THEY DEEM FIT. Entries for horses that are not returned in training at time of entry will not be accepted. Entries Close 12 Noon - Tuesday 13th February Declarations Close 9am Friday 16th February. N.B. ALL ENTRIES & DECLARATIONS TO BE MADE TO LEONA HUGHES ON LHUGHES@PUNCHESTOWN.COM OR PHONE 045-897704. This race will not be started from stalls. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

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