Punchestown Racecard - Wednesday 1st May

OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2024

PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND.

TEL: 045 897704

FAX: 045 897319

CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill

EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com

WEBSITE: www.punchestown.com

TRUSTEES: F Heffernan Esq., S. C. Lawlor., N. Speirs Esq.

DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman), Ms L. Young, Mr R. O’Sullivan, Mr L. Queally, Mr J. Morris, Mr D. Ashmore, Mr C. O’Reilly and Mr N. Speirs

PRESIDENT OF THE KILDARE HUNT CLUB: Mr N. MacDermott Esq.

PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL

DAY TWO - 1ST MAY

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Raceday Stewards:

Mr C.P Magnier (Chairman)

Mr J. Byrne

Mr. S. Barry

Mr R. Hall

Mr L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course:

Mr. B. Sheridan

Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr L. Wyer

Clerk of the Scales:

Starter:

Assistant Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Mr P.L. Malone

Mr. P.F. Graffin

Mr D. Cullen

Mr A. L. McKeever

Mr. A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr H. Hynes & Mr P. Deegan

Medical Officers:

Dr J. Pugh & Dr A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms C. Murphy & Mr J. Casey

Security Officers: Mr C. Gordon & Mr D. Buckley

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.

STAKEHOLDER:

Horse Racing Ireland

RACECOURSE FARRIER:

Mr. Eamon Behan

No card authentic unless signed.

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr T. Burns (Stableyard)

Mr P. Traynor (Racetrack)

Mr. K. McConnell (Racetrack)

Ms. V. Hyde (Racetrack)

Mr H. Dillon (Parade Ring)

DOCTORS:

Dr. R. Downey & Dr. M. Fay

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (48) 9 11 12 (166)

O Declan Landy

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Arthur Fennelly

J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy

F 221p-31

Star Rating HHHH

CAPTAIN GUINNESS 7 N.H. WINS €373,265.20 C HANDICAP RATING 164

Rachael Blackmore 11.10 won 1 1/2L 49L from Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.10 and Funambule Sivola (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft

16/1 HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 8 1/2L 6L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft

6/4Fav HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 p.u. in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 23

5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft

Strong gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: won second successive Fortria Chase at Navan (by 7 lengths from Riviere d’Etel) in November: 17/2, also won 6-runner Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last time from Gentleman de Mee, idling run-in having looked in control last: unproven beyond 17f: acts on heavy going.

KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM

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

11. SIRE (FATHER)

12. DAM (MOTHER)

13. FORM GUIDE

14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES

15. FORM COMMENT

- = NEW RACING SEASON

/ = MISSED RACING SEASON

P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE

F = HORSE FELL

U = RIDER UNSEATED

R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE

CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE

B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN

S = HORSE SLIPPED

R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE

D = DISQUALIFIED

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Friends of Punchestown,

On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to day two of the 2024 Punchestown Festival We say it time and time again, although it really is the people that make Punchestown, it simply would not be the same without you. We truly thank you for supporting us by joining us at the races today. We have a made a number of strategic changes to the festival this year with the aim of improving and enhancing what that the Punchestown experience has to offer which we really hope you will enjoy.

The eagerly anticipated renewal of the Grade 1 €300,000 Ladbrokes Gold Cup takes centre stage as the feature race today and I would like to welcome all the team from Ladbrokes who are long standing supporters of Punchestown back to the Home of Irish Jump Racing. I would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our sponsors today and indeed over the five days for their continued support. It is their involvement that enables us to showcase the highest calibre of equine and sporting talent on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season. Although the season is far from over as we all gather to celebrate the biggest week of the year on the Irish Racing Calendar, with €3.5 million in prizemoney, featuring 12 Grade 1 Contests that makes Punchestown one of the annual highlights on the Irish sporting calendar

J.P. McManus is well renowned as being one of the greatest supporters of National Hunt racing, not only as a prominent owner, but also as the sponsor of the Adare Manor Opportunity Series, the final of which takes place today. This fantastic initiative provides young jockeys in the early stages of their career with a huge opportunity to gain experience and showcase their talent on the racecourse This is only one of the many ways both J.P. and Noreen support the racing industry for which we are extremely grateful and I’ve no doubt that we are looking at some of the potential future stars of the weighroom in action.

2024 is a very special year as it marks a very notable date in the history of the Kildare Hunt Club as the 200th Anniversary of the Kildare Hunt Races which originated in 1824 and provided the foundation of what has now evolved into the Punchestown Festival as we now know it. To commemorate this occasion the Kildare Hunt Club has very kindly donated a Perpetual Cup for the leading owner who accumulates the most wins throughout the Punchestown season. While an iconic set of four original Punchestown paintings by John Sturgess in 1872 have also been acquired and will be on public display in the Punchestown main office throughout the week and are certainly worth seeing.

The Punchestown Festival really is something to savour and we hope that you enjoy the action on and off the track with a host of entertainment lined up for all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment of the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and hopefully you get a few winners as well!

I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle the feature highlight on Day 3 with the first race going to post at 3.40pm.

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Kindest Regards,

Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown Racecourse

ABOUT TOWN

ABANDONMENT

SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

BINOCULAR HIRE

BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.

BOTTLE & GLASS

RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.

CASH FACILITIES

THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS

CLOAK ROOM

THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.

EVACUATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.

LOST PROPERTY

ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.

MEDICAL CENTRE

THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.

TRANSPORT

A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.

REFUSAL & REMOVAL

PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS.

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND

Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Drive responsibly on and off-road.

PUNCHESTOWN RACES

Dublin Landings

River Walk

Embassy Gardens

Guinness Quarter

The Spencer Twins wear Raindance

always local. always

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus)

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 58 Yards

O William Durkan

T William Durkan, Dublin

B Ammerland Verwaltung Gmbh & Co Kg

J Oakley Brown (2) Br B g Frankel (GB) - Baltic Baroness (GER) F 441250- (Hood) Star

BIRD (GB) 1 FLAT

33/1 HR123 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (H) 51L 16th of 20 to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 11.2

23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 165yds Sft

14/1 HR123 R.J. Condon 10.11 (H) 11L 5th of 6 to High Class Hero (GB) 11.5 LIST 23 SEP 23 nov. hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

11/2 D.E. Mullins 11.9 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.7 KILB 25

23 7rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

Well beaten at 33-1 behind Feet Of A Dancer when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.

O For The Good Times Syndicate T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary B Mr E Duggan J Cian Quirke (2) Br Ch g Night of Thunder - Rosa Grace (GB) F 04286-2 Star Rating HHHHH DARK NOTE (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €15,045.00 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 122 22/1 HR122 C.M. Quirke 11.1 2L 2nd to Toto Too 11.9 NAAS 4 APR 10rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR122 P.K. Donovan 10.3 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.3 DRYL 11 NOV 23 hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m 190yds Sft

16/1 HR73 A.J. Slattery 9.9 12L 8th of 14 to Luke Short (GB) 9.6 DUN 13 OCT 23 hcp 1m 4f Std

Beaten 2l by Toto Too when second of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

3 FINAL ORDERS (GB) (14)

O C M D Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Hascombe And Valiant Studs

J Conor Stone-Walsh (2) Br B g Camelot (GB) - Trapeze (GB) F 10149-6 (C,T) Star Rating HHHH

FINAL ORDERS (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,490.00 8 N.H. WINS €117,410.00 HANDICAP RATING 122

K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (CP) 15L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to In Excelsis Deo (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 17 APR hcp chse Grade B 2m 4f 127yds Gd

D.J. Gilligan 10.9 (TS) 52L 9th of 10fn, 14rn to Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 18 NOV 23 hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 44yds Sft

K.M. Donoghue 12.0 7 1/2L 3 1/2L 4 1/4L 4th to Al Dancer (FR) 11.12 CHEPSTOW 14 OCT 23 5rn hcp chse 2m 3f 98yds Sft

Finished 15l behind In Excelsis Deo when sixth of 12 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.

4 NAPPER TANDY (GB) (12) 6 12 0 (168) O R Stokes T Matthew J Smith, Meath B Tony Anderson & Tim Wixted J James Smith (4) Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Diktalina (GB) F 372-25-3 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH NAPPER TANDY (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €8,156.80 HANDICAP RATING 122

100/30 J. Smith 11.5 (TS) 1/2L nk 3rd to On The Steel 10.13 BAL 19 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 144yds Sft

3/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 17L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Barry Lyndon 11.12 here 23 MAY 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld

28/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Evesham Road 10.13 CLON 11 MAY 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 25yds Sft

Third of 15 behind On The Steel beaten 3/4l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (soft) last month.

THE OTHER MOZZIE (IRE) (31)

O Pique Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Christopher Maye

J Alix Balfe (4) Br Br g Vadamos (FR) - Leo’s Spirit F 261-353 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH THE OTHER MOZZIE 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00  HANDICAP RATING 122

16/1

HR122 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 (TS) 3/4L 10L 3rd to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31 MAR 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy

18/1 HR122 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 6L 5th of 7 to Blizzard Of Oz 11.6 LEP 3 MAR nov.hdl 2m Sft

13/2 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 15L 5 1/2L 3rd to Western Fold 12.0 DRYL 23 JAN 6rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft

Third of 16 behind Lucky Lyreen beaten 11l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

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AMERICAN MONEY (IRE) (66) 7 11 13 (167)

O Iona Winning Syndicate T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare B R Guiry

J Jake Coen Br B g Westerner (GB) - Floating Euro F 025-171

AMERICAN MONEY 3 N.H. WINS €23,600.00 C

Star Rating HHH

9/1 HR111 K.E Buckley 10.11 won 1 1/2L 2 1/4L from Lazer Wolf 10.13 and Any Road 11.8 NAAS 25 FEB 16rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 144yds Sft

11/2 HR111 K.E Buckley 11.0 5 3/4L 7th of 14 to Millstream Lady 10.11 NAAS 28 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 116yds Sft 6/1 HR104 C. Stone-Walsh 11.7

NAAS 12 JAN 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 24yds Sft A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Lazer Wolf by 1 1/2l.

O J P O’Flaherty

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare B Wertheimer Et Frere

J Conor Smithers (4) Br B g Equiano (FR) - Distinctive Look F 1030-36

18/1 HR121 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 14L 6th of 7fn, 14rn to Mousey Brown 10.10 DRYL 17 MAR hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft

5/1 HR121 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 2 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Flamborough (GB) 11.11 CK 6 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

16/1 HR121 C.D Smithers 11.5 38L 15th of 20fn, 23rn to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld

Finished 15l behind Mousey Brown when sixth of 14 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in March.

O Mrs Mary Devine

T Michael Hourigan, Limerick

B Michael Hourigan

J Jack Gilligan (4) Br B g Vita Venturi - Safety Recue F 0-6-00-77 Star Rating HH BALLYWILLIAM BOY 2 N.H. WINS €15,045.00  HANDICAP RATING 120

100/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 33L 7th of 9 to Zanahiyr 11.12 THU 13 FEB beg.ch 2m 70yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR123 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 21L 7th of 8 to Da Capo Glory 11.5 CK 6 JAN Ext hcp

2m 4f Sft/Hvy

40/1 HR125 J.G. Gilligan 11.7 18L 10th of 20 to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 11.2 FAIR 2 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 165yds Sft

Well beaten at 100-1 behind Zanahiyr when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) in February.

9 HELIKO CONTI (FR) (52) 7 11 10 (164)

O Peter Mulvany & Haras Dormul Partnership T Paul Nolan, Wexford B Patrick Joubert J Carl Millar (4) Br B g Lauro (GER) - Sonate Du Rheu (FR) F 4722-68 Star Rating HH HELIKO CONTI (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,685.00  HANDICAP RATING 118

9/2 HR118 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 (BK) 31L 8th of 10 to Raglan Road 11.0 NAAS 10 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft

7/2 HR118 C. Stone-Walsh 11.2 (CP) 3 3/4L 6th of 14 to Millstream Lady 10.11 NAAS 28 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 116yds Sft 15/2 HR116 S.F. O’Keeffe 12.0 2L 2nd to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 21rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy

Well beaten at 9-2 behind Raglan Road when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in March.

JOYAU DE THAIX (FR) (32) 5

O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B M Michel Bourgneuf

J Shane O’Callaghan (2) Br Gr g Karaktar - Perle Secrete (FR)

F 31-44 Star Rating HHH

JOYAU DE THAIX (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 HANDICAP RATING 118

20/1 HR118 S.W. Flanagan 10.4 1/2L 2 3/4L 9L 4th to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy

8/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 12L 3 3/4L 26L 4th to Built By Ballymore 12.0 here 29 JAN 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Hvy

7/1

S.W. Flanagan 10.13 won 1 3/4L 2 3/4L from Spasiba (FR) 11.7 and Jolie Coeur Allen (FR) 10.6 LIM 26 DEC 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

Finished 12l behind Mousey Brown when fourth of 13 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in March.

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LUMINOUS LIGHT (GB) (74) 5 11 9 (163) O Good Counsellors Syndicate T Anthony McCann, Monaghan B Godolphin J Conor Brassil Br Ch g Iffraaj (GB) - Perfect Light F u2932-p (Hood) Star Rating HH LUMINOUS LIGHT (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €7,341.50 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00  HANDICAP RATING 117

8/1 HR118 J.J. Slevin 11.8 (H) p.u. in race won by Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Hvy

5/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 (H) 5 1/2L 2nd to Your Honor 10.11 LIM 29 DEC 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy

28/1 HR116 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (H) 1 3/4L 5L 3rd to Waterford Whispers 11.4 FAIR 2

nov.hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft

Pulled up at the last when 8-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Alpesh Amin in February on his latest outing.

O John Clarke T Shane Nolan, Kildare

B J Clarke

J Peter Smithers (4) Br B g Mamool - Sli Eile F 0512p-0 (CPiece) Star Rating HH MISTER BEETON 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00 C HANDICAP RATING

25/1 HR118 T.P. Harney 11.9 42L 13th of 18fn, 20rn to Clonbury Bridge 10.12 CK 21 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

8/1 HR118 S. Fitzgerald 11.0 p.u. in race won by Ballyglass Beauty 9.9 LIST 20 SEP 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Yld/Sft

17/2 HR116 S. Fitzgerald 11.9 2 1/2L 2nd to A Great View 11.5 BAL 14 AUG 23 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 157yds Gd/Yld

Well beaten at 25-1 behind Clonbury Bridge when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. 13

PLAYBOY (GER) (30) 10 11 9 (163) O Patrick F Kehoe & Mrs P Crampton T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath B Gestut Karlshof J Michael Molloy (4) Br Ch g Samum (GER) - La Parabol (FR) F 221////-563(C,T) Star Rating HHH

PARTY PLAYBOY (GER) 2 N.H. WINS €16,232.00  HANDICAP RATING 117

10/1 HR117 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.7 9 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Whatcouldhavebeen 11.2 FAIR 1 APR 8rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f 45yds Sft/Hvy

18/1 HR118 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.5 25L 6th of 7fn, 19rn to Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Hvy

40/1 HR118 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.0 10L 5th of 10 to Mint Boy 11.11 FAIR 13 JAN Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

Third of 8 behind Whatcouldhavebeen beaten 12l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first

James Bowen 11.12 8L 17L 3rd to Patriotik (FR) 11.2 FFOS LAS 31 MAR 6rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Hvy Sean Bowen 11.12 3 1/4L 2nd to King of Tara (GB) 11.5 WARWICK 10 MAR 13rn nov.hdl 2m Sft 8/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.9 1/2L 20L 5L 4th to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.9 CLON 11 JAN 4rn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy

Third of 6 behind Patriotik beaten 25l at 9-4 on his latest

O Nameless & Shameless Partnership

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd

J Mike O’Connor Br B g Camelot (GB) - Homepage (GB) F 43316-5 (B,T)

Star Rating HHH

COMO PARK 2 FLAT WINS €14,750.00 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 HANDICAP RATING 116

8/1 HR116 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Toto Too 11.9 NAAS 4 APR nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

8/1 HR116 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 (BK) (TS) 9 1/4L 6th of 20 to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 11.2 FAIR 2 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 165yds Sft

5/1 HR107 Rachael Blackmore 11.11 (BK) won hd 16L from Tomjackwilliam 10.12 and Great Island 11.0 CK 5 NOV 23 17rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Sft

Finished 3 1/2l behind Toto Too when fifth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

GLOBAL EXPORT (IRE) (164) 6 11 8 (162) O E A Buggle T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Newsells Park Stud J Patrick M O’Brien (4) Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Loveisallyouneed F 609439- (Hood) Star Rating HH

GLOBAL EXPORT 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00  HANDICAP RATING 116

14/1 HR117 K.E Buckley 10.12 (H) 64L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Dorking Cock 10.13 NAV 19 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f Sft/Hvy

8/1 HR64 R. Whearty 8.6 (H) 1L 3 3/4L 3rd to Immutable 10.0 GAL 30 OCT 23 9rn hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 10/1 HR62 R. Whearty 9.9 (H) 1/2L 1 1/2L nk 4th to Viceregent (GB) 9.9 NAV 18

21rn hcp (47-65)1m 6f Sft

Well beaten at 14-1 behind Dorking Cock when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in November last year.

O Thomas B Breen & Roderick Ryan & M D Minch

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Ms Tracey Gilmour

J Sean Cleary-Farrell (4) Br Ch g Sholokhov - Danse de Guerre F 6f2 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH MAROTO HANDICAP RATING 116

6/5Fav P. Townend 11.4 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Lady Bresil 10.11 CLON 18 APR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 76yds Sft/Hvy

16/5 P. Townend 11.4 fell in race won by Milo Lises (FR) 11.4 here 21 FEB 16rn mdn hdl 2m 148yds Hvy

9/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 33L 6th of 12fn, 14rn to O’Moore Park 11.4 FAIR 24 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy

Beaten 3/4l by Lady Bresil when second of 18 at 6-5fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) last month.

18

SMOOTH SCOTCH (IRE) (746)

O W I MacKenzie

T S R B Crawford, Antrim

B W MacKenzie

J Liam Quinlan Br Br g Libertarian (GB) - Mandy Mac F 8332/- (TStrap) Star Rating HH SMOOTH SCOTCH HANDICAP RATING 116

11/1 HR119 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Whatsavailable 11.12 FAIR 16 APR 22 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

4/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Hory (FR) 11.5 FAIR 3 APR 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

50/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 8L 2 1/4L 3rd to Bring On The Night (GB) 11.12 NAAS 27 FEB 22 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 101yds Sft

Beaten 1/2l by Whatsavailable when second of 22 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in April ‘22.

William &

22/1 HR116 T.P. Harney 11.7 33L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Lovely Reaction 10.9 LEP 4

2m 4f Sft/Hvy

9/2 HR121 S. O’Callaghan 11.1 30L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Papal Lodge 11.1 THU 13 MAR 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 216yds Sft 10/1 Mr T.P. Harney 11.6 8 1/4L 5th of 9 to The Gradual Slope 11.0 DRYL 24 JAN 23 nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft

Well beaten at 22-1 behind Lovely Reaction when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in March.

O P Meany

T Liam G O’Brien (R), Kilkenny

B Patrick Meany

J Niall Moore (4) Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Erins Princess F 05-41p5 (TStrap)

MIGHTY JEREMY 3 N.H. WINS €18,880.00

Star Rating HHH

HANDICAP RATING 114

17/2 HR114 A.P. Kelly 11.7 (H) (TS) 12L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Natural Breeze 9.9 TRAM 21 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 80yds Yld

7/1

HR114 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Hvy

5/1

HR104 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.9 (H) (TS) won 10L 1 1/2L from Zeeband 10.13 and Jerk (FR) 11.2 FAIR 7 FEB 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 165yds Hvy

Finished 13l behind Natural Breeze when fifth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.

21 PARK OF KINGS (IRE) (88) 6 11 6 (160)

O John P McManus

T Paul Nolan, Wexford B Mrs Marilyn Syme

J Aidan Kelly (2) Br B g Walk In The Park - I’m All You Need F 01133-5 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH PARK OF KINGS 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00 C  HANDICAP

8/1 HR114 C. Stone-Walsh 9.12 (TS) 7 1/4L 5th of 17fn, 22rn to Maxxum 11.5 LEP 3 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 59yds Sft

6/1 HR111 M.P. Walsh 11.2 (TS) 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 23 23rn

Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld

5/2Fav HR111

NOV 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy

Finished 7l behind Maxxum when fifth of 22 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) in February. 22 WEST AWAY (IRE) (10) 6 11 6

O Rockview Racing Syndicate T John C McConnell, Meath

B J P Russell

J Dylan Kidd (4) Br B g Westerner (GB) - Cruisingdownriver F 8016-u2 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH WEST AWAY 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

11/2 HR112 B.W. Harvey 11.10 (H) (TS) 3 1/4L 2nd to Natural Breeze 9.9 TRAM 21 APR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 80yds Yld

7/1 HR112 B.W. Harvey 11.1 (TS) u.r. in race won by Mousey Brown 10.10 DRYL 17 MAR 14rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft

5/1 HR112 Mr A. Harvey 11.3 (TS) 12L 6th of 20fn, 21rn to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy

Beaten 3 1/2l by Natural Breeze when second of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (yielding) last month. 23 HARSH (GB) (50)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B Gigginstown House Stud

J Danny Gilligan Br Gr g Dark Angel - Andry Brusselles (GB) F 53314-4 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH

HARSH (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 HANDICAP RATING 119

C. Stone-Walsh 10.8 (CP) 2L nk 5 1/2L 4th to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 22rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Hvy

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.0 21L 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Salver (FR) 11.0 CHEPSTOW 27 DEC 23 5rn hdl Grade 2 2m 11yds Sft

2/5Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.0 won 8L 16L from Evening’s Empire 10.7 and Cant Catch Camacho 10.9 CK 10 DEC 23 10rn mdn hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy

Finished 8l behind Lark In The Mornin when fourth of 22 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (heavy) in March. 24 KNOCKANORE (IRE) (61) 7 11

O Ms J Bennett T Ryan Potter, (in GB) B Dermot Cunningham J Dylan Johnston (2) Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar F 3713f-4 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

KNOCKANORE

HANDICAP RATING 113

Finn Lambert 12.0 (CP) 8 1/2L 24L ns 4th to Kruger Park (FR) 10.13 NEWBURY 1 MAR 11rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 4f 118yds Hvy

Ned Fox 11.4 (CP) fell in race won by American Sniper 11.9 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV 23 20rn hcp hdl (0-125)2m 5f Gd /Sft

Finn Lambert 10.2 (CP) 2 1/4L ns 3rd to Crambo (GB) 11.9 AINTREE 29 OCT 23 8rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd /Sft

Well beaten at 28-1 behind Kruger Park when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

25 WALK AWAY HARRY (IRE) (41) 6

O Area Fiftyone Syndicate

T C Byrnes, Limerick

B P J Reynolds

J Philip Byrnes Br B g Walk In The Park - Calomeria (GB) F 21645-3 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

WALK AWAY HARRY 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 113

6/1 P. Byrnes 11.7 2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Freemans Bay 11.12 CK 21 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 7/2 P.T. Enright 11.12 81L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Built By Ballymore 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy

100/30 Mr R.W. Barron 11.7 s/hd 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Readin Tommy Wrong 11.12 CK 26 NOV 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

Third of 14 behind Freemans Bay beaten 5l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in March. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

RESERVES

26

ELUSIVE

O Robert Finnegan

(IRE) (31)

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Jodie, Katie & Rosie Foley

J Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Lorabelle

F 140-3

ELUSIVE PRINCE HANDICAP RATING 112

Star Rating HH

16/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 12L 3/4L 3rd to Rath Gaul Boy 11.12 FAIR 31 MAR 20rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

18/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 29L 11th of 16 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 7yds Sft

13/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.11 10L 2 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Loughglynn 11.12 here 16 NOV 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 175yds Sft

Third of 20 behind Rath Gaul Boy beaten 13l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in March.

27 A GREAT VIEW (IRE) (125) 13 11 4 (158)

O John P McManus

T Denis W Cullen, Kildare

B Niall Flynn

J Charlie O’Dwyer (2) Br B Br g Kayf Tara (GB) - Liss A Chroi F 91p860- (Blinkers) Star Rating HH A GREAT VIEW 6 N.H. WINS €102,640.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 112

22/1

HR116 M.P. Walsh 12.0 (CP) 70L 19th of 20fn, 21rn to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy

22/1 HR117 S.D. Torrens 10.2 (CP) 11L 6th of 12 to Jody Ted 9.11 here 26 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft

25/1 HR118 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.2 (CP) 10L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Getaway Charlie 10.5 here 10 OCT 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Yld

Well beaten at 22-1 behind Music Of Tara when 19th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year.

O Kelly Family Syndicate

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud J Br B g Milan (GB) - The Brass Lady F 8p114-3 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

THEMANINTHEBOOTS 2 N.H. WINS €10,680.60 HANDICAP RATING 112

9/2 HR112 D.J Gilligan 11.5 (CP) 7L 4L 3rd to Sam Magee 11.7 WEX 25 APR 4rn nov.hdl 3m Gd/Yld

Sean Bowen 11.3 (CP) 5 1/2L 5 1/2L 45L 4th to Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 10.3 PERTH 11 SEP 23 5rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 7f 180yds Sft

Sean Bowen 12.0 (CP) won 4 1/2L 3 1/2L from Dalileo 10.8 and Motion In Limine 11.12 PERTH 16 JUL 23 7rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 7f 207yds Sft

Third of 4 behind Sam Magee beaten 11l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 3m (yielding) last month.

B,T worn by No 15. Blinkers worn by No 27 C,T worn by No 3, No 13.

CPiece worn by No 12, No 23, No 24, No 28 Hood worn by No 1, No 11, No 16. TStrap worn by No 4, No 5, No 17, No 18, No 20, No 21, No 22, No 25.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Final Orders (GB), 6/1 Harsh (GB), 7/1 Maroto, 8/1 Park Of Kings, 10/1 The Other Mozzie, American Money, Joyau De Thaix (FR), 12/1 Party Playboy (GER), West Away, 14/1 Napper Tandy (GB), Como Park, Walk Away Harry, 16/1 Dark Note (GB), 20/1 Striking (FR), Luminous Light (GB), 25/1 Ballywilliam Boy, Heliko Conti (FR), Tactical Affair (FR), Global Export, Mighty Jeremy, 33/1 Baltic Bird (GB), Mister Beeton, Smooth Scotch, Champella, Knockanore

2023 - 1st Ballybawn Belter 2nd Bread And Butter 3rd Camino Rock (GB) (5 min. 4.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

DARK NOTE has an each-way chance in a typically competitive renewal of this race Andrew Slattery’s charge is up in trip, but has contested some valuable handicap hurdles with a close second in the Lartigue at Listowel a notable effort. Harsh was trapped out wide in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival, but still finished fourth. A big run over this new trip wouldn’t be surprising. Maroto makes his handicap debut and, as the sole representative for Willie Mullins, has to be respected Final Orders has an obvious chance as he bids to exploit a much lower hurdles mark in relation to his chase rating. He wouldn’t want too much rain, though.

WIN: DARK NOTE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: HARSH

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%)

runs MAROTO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%)

runs MAROTO

Fancy That: J Harrington won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs STRIKING today. Longest Traveller: SMOOTH SCOTCH trained by S R B Crawford, Antrim, 142 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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Hurdle Series Final of €75,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and Three Furlongs 58 Yards

Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy

7/2 HR134 J.P. Shinnick 11.3 won 1 1/2L nk from Captain Cody 11.4 and Backtonormal 11.5 NAAS 10 FEB 6rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 21yds Hvy

4/1 HR128 J.P. Shinnick 11.3 1L 1/2L 3rd to Loughglynn 11.3 LIM 26 DEC 23 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Sft/Hvy

Finished 2 3/4l behind Better Days Ahead when fourth of 21 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

2 ANY ROAD

E J O’Grady T E J O’Grady, Tipperary B Liam O’Regan J Mark McDonagh (3) Br B g Walk In The Park - At Maggies Cross

6/1 HR126 M.M. McDonagh 10.5 2 1/2L 1L 3rd to Lucky Zebo

hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

10/1 HR127 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 13L last of 6 to Fun Fun Fun

Grade 3 1m 7f 116yds Sft

5/1 HR125 M.M. McDonagh 11.8 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to American Money 10.11 NAAS 25 FEB 16rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 144yds Sft Third of 9 behind Lucky Zebo beaten 3 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March.

BLIZZARD OF OZ (IRE) (59) €16,000

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T W P Mullins, Carlow B James Hannon

J Paul Townend Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Definite Jt F 2121-51 Star Rating HHHHH BLIZZARD OF OZ 3 N.H. WINS €28,025.00 C

6/4 D.E. Mullins 11.6 won 2 1/4L nk from Purse Price (GB) 10.6 and Backtonormal 11.5 LEP 3 MAR 7rn nov.hdl 2m Sft

5/2 D.E. Mullins 11.6 3 1/4L 5th of 6 to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.3 NAAS 10 FEB nov.hdl 2m 3f 21yds Hvy

5/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 2L 7L from Killaney King 11.12 and Beau Walking 11.12 here 12 DEC 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy

A winner at 6-4 in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Purse Price by 2 1/4l.

4

ICEBERG THEORY (IRE) (39) €26,000 5 11 8 (162)

O J R Brennan T Paul Nolan, Wexford B N Heaney & K Heaney J Jordan Gainford Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Joanne One F 30323-1 Star Rating HHH ICEBERG THEORY 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 HANDICAP RATING 120

9/2 HR114 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (CP) won 3 3/4L 20L from Karacole (FR) 11.5 and Fameaftertheglory (GB) 11.12 NAV 23 MAR 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy

2/1Fav S.W. Flanagan 11.12 3 1/4L 1L 3rd to Thegraveyardbookie 11.8 LIM 29 DEC 23 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy

5/2 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 2 3/4L 2nd to Sportinthepark 10.13 WEX 17 NOV 23 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy A winner at 9-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Karacole by 4l.

O Threedownoneup Syndicate

T John Joseph Murphy, Cork

B Joseph Sheahan

J Danny Gilligan (5) Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Andreas Pride F 516-666 Star Rating HH BLACK BAMBOO 2 N.H. WINS €20,650.00 HANDICAP RATING 123

Sean Flanagan 10.10 16L 6th of 21 to Gwennie May Boy 10.8 AINTREE 13 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft

S.W. Flanagan 10.9 11L 6th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft

11/1 HR121 D. King 10.7 (H) 7 3/4L 6th of 17fn, 22rn to Maxxum 11.5 LEP 3 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 59yds Sft

Finished 17l behind Gwennie May Boy when sixth of 21 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

6 BACKTONORMAL (IRE) (59) €34,000 6 11 5 (159) O Darren Cahill & Mrs Mary Furlong & Michael P Byrne T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B M G Ronayne J Sean Flanagan Br B Br g Milan (GB) - Inchiquin High F 231-233 Star

8/1 D. Meyler 11.5 2 1/4L nk 3rd to Blizzard Of Oz 11.6 LEP 3

18/1 J.J. Slevin 11.5 1 1/2L nk 3rd to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.3 NAAS 10 FEB 6rn

2m 3f 21yds Hvy

7/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.10 10L 2nd to Captain Cody

35yds Hvy

Third of 7 behind Blizzard Of Oz beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ms Margaret Mullins in Ireland.

O Damien Dillon

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B M G Ronayne J Kieren Buckley Br B g My Dream Boat - Sapere Aude F 52221-6 (H,T) Star Rating HHH AEROS LUCK 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00 HANDICAP

22/1 HR124 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (H) (TS) 3 3/4L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Toto Too 11.9 NAAS 4 APR nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

3/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (H) won 6L 7 1/2L from Pampar Lady 10.10 and Chautuaqua 10.10 LIST 18 SEP 23 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

15/8Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to Weseekherthere 11.3 BELW 30 AUG 23 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Gd

Finished 4l behind Toto Too when sixth of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

O Walter O’Connor T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary B Mr Stephen O’Flynn

J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B g Malinas (GER) - Deep Sunset

197400-

14/1 HR116 L. Quinlan 11.2 18L 10th of 20fn, 23rn to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld

12/1 HR116 D. King 9.11 15L 13th of 19 to Common Practice 10.12 FAIR 3 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Sft

11/1 HR116 L. Quinlan 11.1 nk 10L 2 3/4L 4th to What’s Up Darling 11.1 NAV 18 NOV 23 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m Sft/Hvy Beaten 19l behind Ataboycharlie at 14-1 when 10th of 23 on his

10

MONT BEUVRAY (IRE) (7) €7,000

O John Patrick Ryan

T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

J Cian Quirke (5) Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Akalara F f80-03u Star Rating H MONT BEUVRAY HANDICAP RATING 90

20/1 HR90 C.M. Quirke 11.1 u.r. in race won by Theflyingbee 10.11 BELW 24 APR 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld

50/1 HR90 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 1 3/4L 30L 3rd to Lazer Wolf 11.12 LIM 24 MAR 4rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Hvy

18/1 HR92 D. King 11.11 last of 13fn, 14rn to Jacenry (FR) 11.6 DRYL 17 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft

Unseated rider when 20-1 at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Theflyingbee last month on his latest outing.

11

ON LOVERS WALK (IRE)

(20) €5,000 7 10 13 (153)

O Lucy Kelleher & Abigail Kelleher

T Gerard Kelleher (R), Cork

B Cyril O’Hara

J Shane O’Callaghan (5) Br B g Walk In The Park - Hollygrove Samba

F 2p2-392 (TStrap) Star Rating HH ON LOVERS WALK  HANDICAP RATING 105

5/2 HR105 S. O’Callaghan 11.7 (TS) 20L 2nd to Coming Up Easy 11.9 LIM 11 APR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy

15/2 S. O’Callaghan 10.13 (TS) 39L 9th of 10fn, 13rn to Theatre Native 11.3 FAIR 24 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy

11/4 S. O’Callaghan 11.1 (TS) 16L 1/2L 3rd to Purse Price (GB) 10.13 THU 21 JAN 10rn

1m 7f 132yds Sft

Beaten 20l by Coming Up Easy when second of 9 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.

O Pioneer Racing

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mr J M Bates

J Jack Kennedy Br B f Passing Glance (GB) - Eveon F u3-1525 (C,T) Star Rating

7/2 HR112 Sam Ewing 11.8 (CP) (TS) 21L 5th of 6 to Influential Lady 10.10 NAV 23 MAR Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 150yds Hvy

33/1 HR109 D.J Gilligan 10.6 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Blizzard Of Oz 11.6

Sft

4/1 HR110 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 (CP) (TS) 26L 5th of 7 to Miss Pronunciation 11.11 FAIR 7 FEB nov. hdl 2m Hvy

Well beaten at 7-2 behind Influential Lady when fifth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) in March.

13

THEFLYINGBEE

O Mrs F Hand T F G Hand (R), Meath B Blake Sunderland J Danny Mullins Br B f Morozov (USA) - Aske View F 235-51 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

THEFLYINGBEE 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00

11/8Fav D.E. Mullins 10.11 (TS) won 3 1/4L 3 1/2L from Drumgill 11.4 and Break The Boundary 11.6 BELW 24 APR 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld 11/1 D.E. Mullins 10.11 (H) (TS) 8 3/4L 5th of 10fn, 13rn to Theatre Native 11.3 FAIR 24 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy

16/1 Mr J.R. Martin 11.4 (TS) 18L 5th of 10 to Only By Night 11.8 NAV 19 NOV 23 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 11-8fav at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month, beating Drumgill by 3 1/2l.

Miss Kate Harrington T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare B Mrs D Cashman J Conor Smithers (7) Br Ch f Soldier of Fortune - Rathvawn Belle F 4

GOSIP 12/1 C.D Smithers 10.6 3 1/4L 3 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Theflyingbee 10.11 BELW 24 APR 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld

O Deadman’s Inn Syndicate

T William J McLernon (R), Meath

B Mrs Lisa Doran

J Jody McGarvey Br B f Milan (GB) - Consider Her Lucky (GER) F 9752-22 Star Rating HH

MI LUCKY CAILIN 1 N.H. WIN €6,200.00  HANDICAP RATING 109

7/1 HR105 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 5 1/2L 2nd to Got Glory (FR) 11.7 NAAS 4 APR 19rn

Sft/Hvy

9/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 7L 2nd to Theatre Native 11.3 FAIR 24 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 40/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 10L 2nd to Only By Night 11.7 NAAS 14 DEC 23 17rn

Beaten 6l by Got Glory when second of 19 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month. 16

HALL (IRE) (7) €2,000 6 10 6

O John Patrick Ryan

T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary

B Eric Browne

J Philip Donovan (5) Br B f Court Cave - Revolutionary Lady F 406f6-5 (CPiece) Star Rating H IVY HALL  HANDICAP RATING 95

11/1 HR95 P.K. Donovan 10.6 23L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Theflyingbee 10.11 BELW 24 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld

28/1 HR95 P.K. Donovan 10.10 35L 6th of 8 to Loughglynn 11.12 here 16 NOV

175yds Sft

50/1 HR95 L. Quinlan 10.6 fell in race won by Will Do 11.12 SLGO 27 OCT 23 7rn

3m 1f 90yds Sft

Well beaten at 11-1 behind Theflyingbee when fifth of 10 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.

17

O Our Girl Sal Syndicate T Peter Fahey, Kildare B Miss Deirdre Motherway J Sam Ewing Br B f Sholokhov - Miss Mayberry F 023547- Star Rating H

OUR GIRL SAL

6/1 G. Brouder 10.10 28L 7th of 14 to Black Bamboo 11.10 CK 15 OCT 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft

13/2 G. Brouder 10.8 7 1/2L 4 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Iriskana (FR) 10.8 ROS 25 SEP 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 105yds Sft

4/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 22L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Aeros Luck 11.6 LIST 18 SEP 23 mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld Well beaten at 6-1 behind Black Bamboo when seventh of 14 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in October last year.

C,T worn by No 12 CPiece worn by No 16 H,T worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 11, No 13. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Blizzard Of Oz, 4/1 Answer To Kayf (GB), 8/1 Theflyingbee, 10/1 Any Road, Black Bamboo, Backtonormal, Aeros Luck, 12/1 Iceberg Theory, 14/1 Drumgill, Mi Lucky Cailin, 16/1 Purse Price (GB), 20/1 Confidential Gosip, 25/1 My Gaffer, On Lovers Walk, Ivy Hall, Our Girl Sal, 50/1 Mont Beuvray 2023 - 1st Sandor Clegane 2nd Della Casa Lunga 3rd Senior Chief (GB) (5 min. 1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

BLIZZARD OF OZ looks a likely sort for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend The form of his latest victory at Leopardstown was emphatically franked when the horse in fourth came out and landed a Fairyhouse Grade 2 novice hurdle by a wide margin. Answer To Kayf emerged from Cheltenham with credit following a staying-on fourth in the Martin Pipe He enjoyed a similar trip when delivering the goods at Naas and his rating of 138 entitles him to be heavily involved Backtonormal has form behind both Blizzard Of Oz and Answer To Kayf and has since switched stables to the in-form Gavin Cromwell

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%) runs BLIZZARD OF OZ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%)

runs BLIZZARD OF OZ

Fancy That: Peter Fahey won this race in 2021 and 2022 The stable runs OUR GIRL SAL today.

DID YOU KNOW

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

3.40 The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle of €20,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Generously sponsored by the Louis Fitzgerald Group)

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 58 Yards

€2000

€1000 FIFTH €600 SIXTH €400

ANTRIM COAST (IRE) (95)

O Basil Holian

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Kenneth Parkhill

J Sean Flanagan Br Br g Presenting (GB) - Zuzka F 8212-6

ANTRIM COAST 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 C

K.M. Donoghue 11.5 (TS) 53L last of 6 to Gidleigh Park (GB) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 27 JAN nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 56yds Gd /Sft

K.M. Donoghue 11.5 nk 2nd to Butch (GB) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 28 OCT 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f 208yds Gd /Sft

2/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 4 1/4L 3/4L from Mister Pink 11.12 and Pour Les Filles

11.12 here 10 OCT 23 19rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

Well beaten at 4-1 behind Gidleigh Park when last of 6 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 SSS Super Alloys Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January.

LYNDON (IRE) (31) 6 11 12

O Mrs Fidelma Toole

T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath

B Deirdre A Connolly

J Conor Maxwell Br Ch g Imperial Monarch - Mna Na Heirean F 125-f4 Star Rating HHH BARRY LYNDON 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00

18/1 HR123 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 3/4L 10L 1 1/4L 4th to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31

16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy

14/1 HR123 C.D. Maxwell 11.12 fell in race won by Mousey Brown 10.10 DRYL 17

14rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft

25/1 C.D. Maxwell 11.4 19L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to The Big Doyen 11.4 GAL 3 AUG 23 nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Gd/Yld

Finished 12l behind Lucky Lyreen when fourth of 16 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

3

O Denis Gallagher Racing T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mrs R H Lalor

J Danny Gilligan (5) Br B g Walk In The Park - Carrigeen Lonicera

151-43 Star Rating HH

20/1 D.J Gilligan 10.13 4 1/4L nk 3rd to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 NAV 23 MAR 4rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 150yds Hvy

5/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 3 1/2L 30L 51L 4th to Spread Boss Ted (GB) 11.12 FAIR 24 JAN 4rn nov. hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy

5/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 won 5L 1/2L from Secrecies Of Stone 11.1 and Pirate Island 10.11 LIM 28 DEC 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Third of 4 behind Chapeau De Soleil beaten 4 1/2l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (heavy) in March.

4 CLEATUS POOLAW (GB) (48) 6 11 12 (166)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mrs Jane Way

J Jack Kennedy Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Farewellatmidnight (GB) F 222-129 Star Rating HHHH CLEATUS POOLAW (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 134

J.W. Kennedy 10.13 15L 9th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

3/1Fav HR130 D.J Gilligan 10.8 3 1/2L 2nd to Noble Birth (GB) 9.11 NAAS 25 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 147yds Sft

11/2 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 won 8L nk from Nas Na Riogh 11.12 and Butcher Hollow 11.12 NAAS 28 JAN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 116yds Sft

Beaten 16l behind Monmiral at 15-2 when 9th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March.

O Michael O’Dowd & Damien O’Dowd & Breda O’Dowd & Aidan O’Dowd

T Patrick T Foley, Carlow

B Michael & Breda O’Dowd

J Michael O’Sullivan Br B g Sholokhov - Princess Allerosa F 224/-421 (Hood)

DON CHALANT 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 125

Star Rating HHH

9/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (H) won 7L 3/4L from The Lovely Man 11.7 and Butcher Hollow 11.12 FAIR 30 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 165yds Hvy

10/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (H) 15L 2nd to Olympic Man (FR) 11.12 NAAS 10 MAR 21rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft

40/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.4 (H) 4 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Majestic Force 10.11 here 21 FEB 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 41yds Hvy

A winner at 9-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating

The Lovely Man by 7l.

EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (81) 5 11 12 (166) O EIC Racing & Table Five

T Nicky Henderson, (in GB)

B S McElroy

J N de Boinville Br B g Milan (GB) - Roztoc

F 114-2 Star Rating HHHH

EAST INDIA EXPRESS 2 N.H. WINS €8,637.90

Nico de Boinville 11.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Making Headway 11.8 NEWBURY 10 FEB 13rn nov.hdl 2m 69yds Hvy

Nico de Boinville 11.6 9L 7L 1 1/2L 4th to Gidleigh Park (GB) 11.6 NEWBURY 20 DEC 23 9rn nov. hdl 2m 4f 118yds Sft

Nico de Boinville 10.13 won 5L 9 1/2L from Billy Boi Blue (GB) 11.0 and Monks Meadow 11.0

KEMPTON PARK 13 NOV 23 13rn nov.hdl 2m 5f Gd

Beaten 1 1/4l by Making Headway when second of 13 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (heavy) in February. 7

O Mrs Paula Murphy

T Sean Byrne, Kildare

B S. McElroy

J Danny Mullins Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Oilily

F 14-31 Star Rating HHH

FREEMANS BAY 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00

14/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 won 2L 2 3/4L from Big Stage 11.12 and Walk Away Harry 11.7 CK 21 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

28/1 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 15L 24L 3rd to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 12.0 NAAS 28 JAN 12rn Bumper 2m 2f 116yds Sft

16/1 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 3/4L 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to The Story So Far 11.9 LIM 28 DEC 23 9rn Bumper 2m 2f Hvy

A winner at 14-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Big Stage by 2l.

O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Thomas O’Connor J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Cappa Or F 42-42-21

GORGEOUS TOM 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00  HANDICAP RATING 128

Star Rating HHH

11/10Fav HR123 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 won 1 3/4L 13L from Special Cadeau (GB) 11.12 and The Busy Fool 11.9 NAAS 4 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/8 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 5 1/2L 2nd to Boldog (FR) 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy 4/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 7L 2nd to Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.12 NAV 9 DEC 23 25rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 11-10fav at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month, beating Special Cadeau by 1 3/4l.

9 MISTERGIF (FR) (19) 5 11 12 (166)

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Gestut Zur Kuste AG J Paul Townend Br B g Zarak (FR) - Ibizane (USA) F 65-2-154 Star Rating HHHHH MISTERGIF (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 141

P. Townend 11.7 (H) 1/2L 9 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Mystical Power 11.7 AINTREE 12 APR 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 103yds Sft

Daryl Jacob 11.7 (H) 8L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Slade Steel 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft

8/13Fav K. Callaghan 11.7 won 18L 19L from Ballycallan King 11.5 and Wholelotofbusiness 11.7

LIM 30 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Finished 12l behind Mystical Power when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree over 2m (soft) last month.

10 NO FLIES ON HIM (IRE) (31) 5

O John P McManus

T E J O’Grady, Tipperary

B Mr G Adair & Mr M O’Callaghan

J Mark Walsh Br Br g Westerner (GB) - Zalda (GB) F 11-27

NO FLIES ON HIM 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00  HANDICAP RATING 137

Star Rating HHH

5/1 M.P. Walsh 11.3 36L last of 7fn, 11rn to Captain Cody 11.3 FAIR 31 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Hvy

4/1 M.P. Walsh 11.9 9L 2nd to Tullyhill (FR) 11.9 here 18 FEB 8rn nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 189yds Hvy

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

Well beaten at 5-1 behind Captain Cody when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in March.

11

SEMPO (IRE) (31)

O Martin O’Sullivan

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B Cathal Ennis

J J J Slevin Br B g Oscar - Miss Cozzene (FR) F u3255//-2

SEMPO 2 N.H. WINS €12,650.00

10 11 12 (166)

12/1 J.J. Slevin 11.2 12L 2nd to Sir Gerhard 11.7 CK 31 MAR 5rn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/8Fav HR139 D. Meyler 11.2 (TS) 7 1/2L last of 5fn, 7rn to Cavalry Master 11.4 KILL 16 JUL 21 nov.ch 2m 7f Gd 20/1 HR139 D. Meyler 10.10 (TS) 12L 5th of 19fn, 28rn to Freewheelin Dylan

Ext hcp chse Grade A 3m 5f 50yds Yld

Beaten 12l by Sir Gerhard when second of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft - heavy) in March.

O R S Brookhouse

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B John Mounsey

J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Annie Spectrim F 342213- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

TAG MAN 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00 C HANDICAP RATING 130

R. Blackmore 11.5 (TS) 2L nk 3rd to Encanto Bruno 11.5 CHELTENHAM 27 OCT 23 9rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 200yds Gd

4/6Fav HR128 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) won 14L s/hd from River Tara 11.5 and Secrecies Of Stone 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

15/8Fav HR130 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Lucid Dreams 11.2 KILL 25 AUG 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 180yds Sft

Third of 9 behind Encanto Bruno beaten 2 1/4l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in October last year.

13

BEAU WALKING (IRE) (93)

O Dan Kiely & Chris Dineen

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Ann Potts

J Sam Ewing Br B g Walk In The Park - Beau Bridget F 23333-3 (TStrap)

BEAU WALKING

Star Rating HH

3/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 11L 1/2L 3rd to Billericay Dickie 11.12 here 29 JAN 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy

3/1Fav C.D Smithers 10.11 (TS) 12L 12L 3rd to Built By Ballymore 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy

5/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 2L 7L 3rd to Blizzard Of Oz 11.12 here 12 DEC 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy

Third of 6 behind Billericay Dickie beaten 12l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (heavy) in January.

14

ZULU MIKE (IRE) (13) 5 11 6 (160)

O Oliver Barden

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Stephanie Hanly

J James O’Sullivan Br Ch g Mount Nelson (GB) - Spring Baloo F f3 Star Rating HH

ZULU MIKE

10/1 J.J. Slevin 11.4 3/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Lady Bresil 10.11 CLON 18 APR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 76yds Sft/Hvy

28/1 C. Stone-Walsh 11.10 fell in race won by Answering 11.10 THU 16 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 202yds Hvy

Third of 18 behind Lady Bresil beaten 5l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) last month.

LADY

BLUEBIRD

O James Finegan

(IRE) (17)

T Hugh Paul Finegan (R), Meath

B W Moran

J Mr E Finegan (7) Br B f Retirement Plan (GB) - Blueberrythethird F 6271-51 Star Rating HH LADY BLUEBIRD 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00 C

9/2

Mr E. Finegan 11.0 won 5L 1L from Milanaway 10.13 and Lothbeg 10.13 DRYL 14 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 170yds Yld

14/1 Mr E. Finegan 11.0 34L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Bioluminescence 11.7 here 29 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy

6/1

Mr E. Finegan 11.4 won 2L 2L from Instant Tendance (FR) 11.6 and Glendaars Fortune 11.6 here 31 DEC 23 18rn Bumper 2m 2f 79yds Hvy

A winner at 9-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Milanaway by 5l.

16 REAL EMPIRE (GB) (12)

O Global Bird In The Hand Syndicate T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow B Godolphin

J Shane Fenelon (7) Br B g Teofilo - Discursus (GB) F 326 (Hood)

REAL EMPIRE (GB)

4 11 0 (154)

Star Rating HH

7/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.10 (H) 16L 6th of 10 to Butch Cassidy 11.5 BAL 19 APR Bumper 1m 7f 164yds Sft

22/1 Mr P. Hanlon 11.3 (H) 9L 2L 3rd to Colcannon(disq) 11.2 here 21 FEB 6rn Bumper 2m 148yds Hvy

50/1 Mr P. Hanlon 11.3 (H) 8L 3 1/4L 3rd to Samyr (FR) 11.5 GOW 25 JAN 6rn Bumper 2m Hvy

Finished 17l behind Butch Cassidy when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ballinrobe over 2m (soft) last month.

Hood worn by No 5, No 16 TStrap worn by No 12, No 13 Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Mistergif (FR), 6/1 No Flies On Him, 13/2 Cleatus Poolaw (GB), 8/1 Antrim Coast, Gorgeous Tom, Tag Man, 12/1 Don Chalant, East India Express, 14/1 Sempo, 16/1 Freemans Bay, Lady Bluebird, 20/1 Barry Lyndon, Beau Walking, 25/1 Binge Worthy, Real Empire (GB), 33/1 Zulu Mike 2023 - 1st Grangeclare West 2nd Da Capo Glory 3rd Imagine (FR) (5 min. 2.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

MISTERGIF ought to find this company to his liking. This Zarak gelding has contested Grade 1 contests on his last two starts and his fifth at Cheltenham and fourth at Aintree should have him more than competitive up in trip here. Cleatus Poolaw didn’t have the smoothest passage when unplaced in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Prior to that, though, he was in a consistent vein of form which gives him claims. Antrim Coast won his maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track. He found a Grade 2 assignment at Cheltenham too hot, but has been freshened up Nicky Henderson’s raider East India Express should be given a market check. WIN: MISTERGIF EACH-WAY: CLEATUS POOLAW

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%) runs MISTERGIF

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%) runs MISTERGIF

Fancy That: J Harrington won this race in 2015, 2016, 2021 and 2022 The stable runs BEAU WALKING today. Longest Traveller: NO FLIES ON HIM trained by E J O’Grady, Tipperary, 98 miles.

Goffs Punchestown Sale

In the Winners' Enclosure on Thursday after racing.

Catalogue and race footage available online at Goffs.com and from the Goffs horse box next to the weigh room at Punchestown.

1. FAMILIAR DREAMS

(5yo m. Postponed)

Unbeaten in Bumpers in 2024 and winner of Listed Mares contest at the Fairyhouse Easter meeting.

2. SWINGING SAFARI

(4yo g. Walk In The Park)

Well clear of the rest when narrowly touched off in a competitive Ballinrobe 4yo.

3. MARCEL MAGIC

(4yo g. Marcel)

Took up the lead before the second last and commanded from then on to win on Sunday

4. LIFE GOES ON

(4yo g. Malinas)

Decisive winner on debut at Dromahane out of a sister to Gr.1 winner Yanworth

5. SWING DAVIS

(4yo f. No Risk At All)

Looked to be a high class prospect when winning on Saturday at Loughanmore.

6. KOKTAIL BRUT

(4yo g. Cokoriko)

Well related winner of his only start at Castletown Geoghegan.

7. SPORTING GLANCE

(5yo g. Coastal Path)

Justified favouritism when running out a convincing winner on Sunday in Borris.

8. JOLISSAINT

(5yo m. Kapgarde)

Victory was in little doubt when falling at the last on her only start in Tattersalls.

9. MA JACKS HALL

(4yo g. Famous Name)

Looks a high class prospect after winning convincingly on Sunday at Dromahane.

10. EL CAIROS

(4yo g. No Risk At All)

Showed a good turn of foot to account for the well touted I Ain’t Your Mate at Curraghmore.

11. QUEENS WISH

(5yo m. Shantou)

Easy winner on debut of a 12 runner contest on Saturday at Ballysteen.

12. DALSTON LAD

(4yo g. Ocovango)

Put in a fine round of jumping when winning on his only start at Dromahane.

13. DRACO MALFOY

(4yo g. Harzand)

Progressed from an eye-catching first run to claim a Borris 4yo Maiden at the weekend

14. FULL CONFESSION

(4yo g. Kingston Hill)

Worked his way from last to first to win on debut at Dromahane

15 KABYLIA

(4yo f. Muhtathir)

Runner up to Swing Davis on debut in a Loughanmore Mares Maiden.

16. MINELLA JUKE (5yo g. Jukebox Jury)

Delivered a well-timed run to claim a Dromahane maiden on debut.

17. ON DEADLY GROUND (4yo g. Workforce)

Caught the eye when runner up to Full Confession at Dromahane 4yo.

18. BLUE VELVET

(4yo f. Blue Bresil)

Well related mare who looked a sure winner when falling at the last fell in a Borris 4yo Mares Maiden.

19. KEEL STRAND

(4yo g. Authorized)

Runner up on debut at the weekend in a competitive Borris Maiden.

20. EASY LOVE

(4yo f. Spanish Moon)

Winner of her only start in an eventful Tattersalls 4yo Mares Maiden.

21. SIGN AGAIN

(4yo g. Lucky Speed)

Winner on debut at the weekend in a 10 runner Ballysteen Maiden

22. GAELIC RAMBLER

(4yo g. Walk In The Park)

Runner-up on Saturday in Loughanmore to the highly-regarded Talk To The Man

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Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Mrs R I Vaughan J Rachael Blackmore Br Bl g Gentlewave - Katalina (GB) F 1-13-50

8/1 HR138 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 69L 16th of 17fn, 21rn to Lord Erskine

(0-150) Listed2m Sft

8/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 14L 5th of 7 to Readin Tommy Wrong

Grade 1 2m 4f 2yds Sft

5/2Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Farren

nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft

Well beaten at 8-1 behind Lord Erskine when 16th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in February.

O Paul Byrne

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B Brian Doran

J Donagh Meyler Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Dante F 41-1 Star Rating HHH BACKMERSACKME 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00

8/15Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.9 won 3 3/4L 1 1/4L from Custom Taylor 12.0 and Shadow Chaser 11.9 CK 1 APR 12rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft (PtoP) 5/1 A O’Sullivan won 2L 28L from Rock On Jet and Hakensack MOIG SOUTH 26-NOV-23 7r5f Mdn 3m Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 D Allen 4th to Histrionic TRALEE 21-APR-23 8r Mdn 3m Yld

Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 8-15fav at Cork over 2m 3f (soft) last month, beating Custom Taylor by 4l.

O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B T J Nagle

J Danny Gilligan Br B g Milan (GB) - Bonnie And Bright F 0f14-21 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH BETTER DAYS AHEAD 3 N.H. WINS €56,948.40 HANDICAP RATING 145

D.J. Gilligan 11.7 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Waterford Whispers 11.0 and Quai de Bourbon (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy 3/1 HR134 J.W. Kennedy 11.13 (TS) 10L 2nd to Asian Master 10.12 NAV 20 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

5/1 J.C. Gainford 11.3 (TS) 1/2L 4 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Slade Steel 11.3 NAV 9 DEC 23 5rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Hvy A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Waterford Whispers by 1 1/2l.

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DANCING CITY (FR) (19) 7 11 10 (164)

O Mrs J Donnelly T W P Mullins, Carlow B M Julien Moutel, M Laurent Moutel & M Vincent Moutel J Paul Townend Br Ch g Feel Like Dancing (GB) - Solitaire City (FR) F 251-131 Star Rating HHHH DANCING CITY (FR) 4 N.H.

HIGH CLASS HERO (GB) (47)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited & Neill Hughes & P Crowley

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr & Mrs D Futter & Peel Bloodstock

J Sean O’Keeffe Br Ch g Sulamani - Mil Et Une Nui Flo (FR)

F 1111-1p

Star Rating HHH

HIGH CLASS HERO (GB) 5 N.H. WINS €50,445.00 HANDICAP RATING 142

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stellar Story 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 13rn nov.hdl

Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Hvy

2/7Fav P. Townend 11.10 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Easy Fella 11.10 and What Path (FR) 11.10 THU 21 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft

8/15Fav P. Townend 11.2 won 7L 11L from The Big Doyen 11.2 and The Wallpark 11.2 LIM 21 OCT 23 4rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 5f Hvy

Pulled up at the last when 10-1 in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (heavy) in a Grade 1 hurdle race won by Stellar Story in March on his latest outing.

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LECKY WATSON (IRE) (47) 6 11 10 (164) O Slaneyville Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow B Ronnie O’Neill

J Danny Mullins Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Anno Whyte F 4512-35 (Hood) Star Rating HHH

LECKY WATSON 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 HANDICAP RATING 143

B. Hayes 11.7 (H) 8L 5th of 11fn, 13rn to Stellar Story 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Hvy

14/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 nk 7 1/2L 3rd to Readin Tommy Wrong 11.12 NAAS 12 JAN 7rn nov.hdl

Grade 1 2m 4f 2yds Sft

9/2 P. Townend 11.3 1/2L 2nd to Slade Steel 11.3 NAV 9 DEC 23

Finished 8l behind Stellar Story when fifth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (heavy) in March.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath B R Cotton & S Lannigan O’Keeffe J Jack Kennedy Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi F 1132-41 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHHH

STELLAR STORY 4 N.H. WINS €109,145.50 HANDICAP RATING 149

Sam Ewing 11.7 (CP) won hd 7L from The Jukebox Man 11.7 and Dancing City (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 13rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Hvy 12/1 HR137 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 8L 4th to Dancing City (FR) 11.10 LEP 3 FEB 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 78yds Sft 3/1 D. Meyler 11.3 1L 2nd to Loughglynn 11.3 LIM 26 DEC 23 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 7f Sft/Hvy

A winner at 33-1 in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating The Jukebox Man by a head.

O Martin Dodd & Michael Songer & Martin Hill & Terry Dodd

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Robin Van Haaren & M Edgar Van Haaren J Brian Hayes Br B f It’s Gino (GER) - Negresse De Cuta (FR)

F 1-133-1p Star Rating HH

CUTA DES AS (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 C

16/1 B. Hayes 11.5 p.u. in race won by Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

7/4 P. Townend 11.7 won 4L 33L from Tareze 10.13 and Lucy Prunella 10.8 here 21 FEB 8rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 98yds Hvy

10/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.11 2L 7 1/2L 3rd to Junta Marvel (FR) 11.11 here 26 APR 23 13rn Bumper 2m 70yds Yld

Pulled up 2 out when 16-1 in the Group 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) in a Grade 1 hurdle race won by Jade De Grugy in March on her latest outing.

CPiece worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Dancing City (FR), 11/4 Stellar Story, 4/1 Better Days Ahead, 11/2 High Class Hero (GB), 8/1 Lecky Watson, 25/1 Backmersackme, 33/1 Cuta Des As (FR), 50/1 An Tobar (GB) 2023 - 1st Gaelic Warrior (GER) 2nd Affordale Fury 3rd Franciscan Rock (6 min. 10.2 sec.)

RESULTS

RACE SUMMARY

Gordon Elliott’s STELLAR STORY might take the scalp of Dancing City again. He beat Dancing City into third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival and his vanquished foe came out and scooted home in a Grade 1 at Aintree Stellar Story has had a break since Cheltenham and could just be the fresher of the pair Stellar Story’s stablemate Better Days Ahead would want more rain but shouldn’t be underestimated, while Backmersackme is pitched in here for shrewd connections.

WIN: STELLAR STORY

EACH-WAY: DANCING CITY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%) runs CUTA DES AS, DANCING CITY, HIGH CLASS HERO & LECKY WATSON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%)

runners listed above

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Longest Traveller: AN TOBAR trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.

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Flat Race of €100,000 (Grade 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 132 Yards Start

O Mrs Audrey Turley

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Victor Connolly

J Mr Pat Taaffe Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Backaway F 10

ARGENTO BOY 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

B. Hayes 11.7 32L 14th of 18fn, 19rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

1/1Fav Miss J. Townend 12.0 won 7L 5L from Born Braver 12.0 and Lieber Nicc 11.9 FAIR 27 JAN 10rn Bumper 2m Sft

Well beaten at 18-1 behind Jasmin De Vaux when 14th of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 1

the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March. 2 HARBOUR HIGHWAY (IRE) (39) 5

O John P McManus

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B David Phelan

J Mr D O’Connor Br B g Youmzain - Harbour Pearl

F 1-1

HARBOUR HIGHWAY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

HHH

9/5 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 3 1/2L 6 1/2L from Mywayofthinkin 12.0 and Masterboy Davis (FR) 11.9 NAV 23 MAR 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 M J Sweeney won 5L from Just One Surf (FR) and La Higuera BARTLEMY 07-MAY-23 9r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

A winner at 9-5 in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Mywayofthinkin by 3 1/2l.

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O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Didier Desrayaud

J Mr P W Mullins Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Que Du Charmil (FR)

F 1-11 Star Rating HHHHH

JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €58,562.80

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 won 1 3/4L 2 1/2L from Romeo Coolio (GB) 11.7 and Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 19rn Bumper 2m 87yds Sft 4/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 15L 24L from His Nibs 11.7 and Freemans Bay 12.0 NAAS 28 JAN 12rn Bumper 2m 2f 116yds Sft (PtoP) 7/1 B G Crawford won 5L 33L from Largy Poet and Sunshine Diamond LOUGHANMORE 08-APR-23 11r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

A winner at 9-2 in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Romeo Coolio by 1 3/4l.

4 MY GREAT MATE (IRE) (88) 5 12 0 (168) O Temple Bloodstock Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow B Mrs J M Mullins

J Mr E Ohgren Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Saine d’Esprit (FR) F 311-9 Star Rating HH MY GREAT MATE 2 N.H. WINS €16,815.00 C

50/1 Mr T. Costello 12.0 24L 9th of 10 to Jeroboam Machin (FR) 11.11 LEP 3 FEB Bumper 2m Sft 10/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 won hd 3 1/2L from Fleur In The Park 11.3 and Killultagh Fox 10.10 here 11 OCT 23 11rn Bumper 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 9/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 won 1 1/4L hd from Arctic Gale 11.10 and Topgun Simmy 11.3 GAL 31 JUL 23 14rn Bumper 2m 142yds Sft

Well beaten at 50-1 behind Jeroboam Machin when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 NH flat race in the Group 2 Donohue Marquees Future Stars I.N.H. Flat Race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in February.

O Tim O’Driscoll

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr D Futter & Mr W Kinsey

J Miss J Townend Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Cutielilou (FR)

F 1-02-2-31 (Hood)

REDEMPTION DAY (GB) 2 N.H. WINS €18,880.00

Star Rating HHH

2/1Fav Miss J. Townend 11.11 (H) won 4 1/4L 6L from The Passing Wife (GB) 11.4 and Coco Masterpiece (FR) 11.11 FAIR 1 APR 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

7/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 4 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Jeroboam Machin (FR) 11.11 LEP 3 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Sft

11/10Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 2-1jt-fav at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) last month, beating The Passing Wife by 4 1/2l.

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ROMEO COOLIO (GB) (49) 5 12 0 (168)

O KTDA Racing

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mr W Kinsey

J Mr H C Swan Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Miss Bailly (FR) F 1-12

ROMEO COOLIO (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

K.M. Donoghue 11.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 19rn Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

1/1Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 won 1 1/4L 4L from Sporting Glory 12.0 and Jackmoon (FR) 11.9 FAIR 13 JAN 5rn Bumper 2m Sft (PtoP) 8/11FF B Lawless won 5L 2L from Nowwhatdoyouthink and Dedicated Hero BELCLARE 12MAR-23 5r4f Mdn 3m Sft

Beaten 1 3/4l by Jasmin De Vaux when second of 19 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March.

7 SOUNDS

O Bruton Street

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Jim & John Lawler

J Mr C Mullins Br Br g Champs Elysees (GB) - Sounds Charming F 2-14 Star

SOUNDS VICTORIUS 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 C

S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 19rn Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

10/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won hd 3/4L from Masterboy Davis (FR) 11.9 and Inn At The Park 12.0 here 18 FEB 8rn Bumper 1m 7f 189yds Hvy

5/2 Miss J. Townend 12.0 nk 2nd to Patter Merchant 11.9 LEP 28 DEC 23 5rn Bumper 2m 34yds Hvy

Finished 6l behind Jasmin De Vaux when fourth of 19 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March. 8 THE YELLOW CLAY (IRE) (49) 5 12 0 (168) O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Noel & Valerie Moran

J Mr B O’Neill Br B g Yeats - Winning Indian F 11-46 Star Rating HHH THE YELLOW CLAY 2 N.H. WINS €27,435.00

J.C. Gainford 11.7 12L 6th of 18fn, 19rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

40/1 Mr B. O’Neill 12.0 4 1/4L 2 1/2L nk 4th to Jeroboam Machin (FR) 11.11 LEP 3 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Sft

4/6Fav Mr J.J. Codd 11.6 won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 and Ossie’s Lodge 11.2 LIM 26 MAR 23 10rn Bumper 2m 50yds Sft

Finished 12l behind Jasmin De Vaux when sixth of 19 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March. 9 WILLIAM MUNNY (IRE) (66) 6 12 0 (168) O Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin J Mr F Maguire Br B g Westerner (GB) - Court My Eye (GB) F 11 Star Rating HHHH

WILLIAM MUNNY 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00

13/2 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 won 5L 1 1/4L from Fleur In The Park 11.4 and Wingmen 11.6 NAAS 25 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 144yds Sft

6/1 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 won s/hd 12L from C’est Ta Chance (FR) 12.0 and Good Deal 11.7 NAV 20 JAN 6rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy A winner at 13-2 in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Fleur In The Park by 5l.

O Luke McMahon

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr P Reynolds

J Mr T Costello Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Pont de Alma (FR) F 11-20 (Hood)

Star Rating HHH YOU OUGHTA KNOW 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00

D.E. Mullins 11.7 (H) 21L 10th of 18fn, 19rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

15/2 Miss J. Townend 12.0 4 1/4L 2nd to Jeroboam Machin (FR) 11.11 LEP 3 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Sft

4/9Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 2L 5L from Toto Too 11.0 and Lionnar 10.13 GAL 6 AUG 23 8rn Bumper 2m Gd

Well beaten at 15-2 behind Jasmin De Vaux when 10th of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March.

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SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY (FR) (38) 4 11 8 (162)

O Ciaran John Mooney

T Thomas Cooper, Kerry

B E A R L Elevage des Loges

J Mr J L Gleeson Br B g Dschingis Secret (GER) - Rime De Boitron (FR) F 11 Star Rating HHH

SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €26,845.00

13/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.6 won 7 1/2L 2 1/4L from Putapoundinthejar 11.2 and Saint Le Fort (FR) 11.2 LIM 24 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m 50yds Hvy

100/30Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Wartime Leader 11.5 and Colcannon 11.3 NAAS 12 JAN 14rn Bumper 2m Sft

Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 13-8fav at Limerick over 2m (heavy) in March, beating Putapoundinthejar by 8l.

12 SWITCH

O Paul Mullins

T Seamus Fahey, Kildare

B Mr Paul Mullins

J Mr T Hamilton Br B f Yeats - Is She Diesel (GB) F 2213-2 Star Rating HH

SWITCH FROM DIESEL 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

16/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.8 2 1/2L 2nd to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB 13rn Bumper 2m Sft 28/1 Mr T. Hamilton 11.7 2 3/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.9 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

7/1 Mr R.W. Barron 10.12 won 3L 1 3/4L from Ma Belle Etoile 10.12 and Glens Lullaby 11.0 TIPP 1 OCT 23 12rn Bumper 2m 50yds Yld/Sft

Beaten 2 1/2l by Fleur Au Fusil when second of 13 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in February.

Hood worn by No 5, No 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Jasmin De Vaux (FR), 10/3 William Munny, 4/1 Romeo Coolio (GB), 10/1 Redemption Day (GB), Shuttle Diplomacy (FR), 14/1 Harbour Highway, 16/1 Sounds Victorius, 25/1 The Yellow Clay, You Oughta Know, 33/1 Argento Boy, 50/1 Switch From Diesel, 66/1 My Great Mate 2023 - 1st A Dream To Share 2nd Tullyhill (FR) 3rd King Of Kingsfield (3 min. 53.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

JASMIN DE VAUX came wide and ran out a convincing winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and can confirm that form with several of these rivals that finished in behind The Tirwanako gelding quickened up nicely in testing conditions then to beat Romeo Coolio and it’s hard to see the runner-up turning the tables. Gordon Elliott’s well-regarded charge could be suited by better ground now, though. A bigger danger may be the Barry Connell-trained William Munny. This Westerner gelding is unbeaten in two starts and was impressive when scoring at Naas in February. His trainer is very bullish about his ability and the six-year-old has the scope for further improvement. WIN: JASMIN DE VAUX

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%) runs ARGENTO BOY, JASMIN DE VAUX, MY GREAT MATE, REDEMPTION DAY, SOUNDS VICTORIUS & YOU OUGHTA KNOW

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%) runners listed above.

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022

Longest Traveller: SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.

FEATURE LADBROKES GOLD CUP FACTS & STATS

GRADE 1

OVERVIEW

One of three Grade 1 races run on the second day of the Festival, the Gold Cup is the only Grade 1 Steeplechase on today’s card. First run in its current format in 1999, the first two renewals went to the legendary Ruby Walsh, who bowed out as a fan-favourite aboard Kemboy in 2019 Willie Mullins has seen a lot of recent success in this race, landing five of the past 10 renewals despite seeing Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Al Boum Photo and Galopin des Champs defeated

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

PRIZE MONEY

€300,000

KEY TRENDS

4 of the past 9 winners had won at Aintree

17 of the past 19 winners were aged 7-9

13 of the past 18 winners were second-season chasers

Possibly the upset of the Festival came in last year’s renewal when the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin des Champs was denied Fastorslow proved just how strong the Ultima form was behind Corach Rambler to deny one of the best in the business. His performance was different quality and was ridden to pick up the crumbs late, helped by Bravemansgame and Galopin des Champs getting racing a long way out. This was no doubt a career-best performance and has proven to be no fluke in time.

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

Old Rivals Galopin Des Champs and Fastorslow will go toe-to-toe again in this years renewal of the Gold Cup The market has the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner as clear favourite, but it may be that Fastorslow has been overlooked. 2023 Grand National winner Corach Rambler is quickly turned around after unseating at the first in this season and is the sole representative from Britain. King George VI Chase hero Hewick was clearly unsuited reverted to hurdles at Aintree, while Journey With Me steps back up in grade in what looks a competitive renewal.

year’s winner:

Last

Fastorslow

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O Miss M A Masterson

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

J Mr P W Mullins Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR) F 3225-32 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

APPRECIATE IT 8 N.H. WINS €274,096.30 C HANDICAP RATING 153

100/30 HR156 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (TS) 9L 2nd to Journey With Me 11.7 FAIR 1 APR 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 160yds Hvy

11/4 HR158 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (TS) 13L 11L 3rd to Allaho (FR) 11.8 THU 21 JAN 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 35yds Sft

11/1 HR160 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 41L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 23 chse Grade 1 3m 100yds Sft

Beaten 9l by Journey With Me when second of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 McInerney Properties Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.

O John P McManus

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Andre Hebert

J Mark Walsh Br Ch g Manduro (GER) - Day Gets Up (FR) F p63-140 (TStrap) Star Rating

CAPODANNO (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €198,805.80 C

HANDICAP RATING 160

Keith Donoghue 11.8 (TS) 50L 16th of 32 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft

M.P. Walsh 11.10 (TS) 4L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Protektorat (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft

P. Townend 11.4 (TS) won 2 3/4L 3/4L from The Real Whacker 11.7 and Stay Away Fay 11.7 CHELTENHAM 27 JAN 6rn chse Grade 2 3m 1f 56yds Gd /Sft

Well beaten at 28-1 behind I Am Maximus when 16th of 32 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 4m 2f (soft) last month.

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CONFLATED (IRE) (19) 10 11 10

O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Dillon Family

J Jack Kennedy Br B g Yeats - Saucy Present F 53u-u32 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

CONFLATED 7 N.H. WINS €304,293.00 HANDICAP RATING 166

Jack Kennedy 11.10 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Jonbon (FR) 11.10 AINTREE 12 APR 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Sft

J.W. Kennedy 11.10 4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Protektorat (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 2m 4f 127yds Sft 20/1 HR164 J.W. Kennedy 11.10 u.r. in race won by Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 3 FEB 4rn chse Grade 1 3m 70yds Sft

Beaten 1 1/4l by Jonbon when second of 7 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut in the Group 1 My Pension Expert Melling Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) last month.

4 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (18) 10 11 10 (164)

O The Ramblers T Lucinda Russell, (in GB)

B P Hillis

J Derek Fox Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope F 1153-3u (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

CORACH RAMBLER 7 N.H. WINS €764,477.10 HANDICAP RATING 162

Derek Fox 11.6 (TS) u.r. in race won by I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE 13 APR 32rn hcp chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft

Derek Fox 11.10 (TS) 3 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft

Derek Fox 11.10 (TS) 6 1/2L 9L 3rd to Royale Pagaille (FR) 11.10 HAYDOCK PARK 25 NOV 23 4rn chse Grade 1 3m 1f 125yds Sft

Unseated rider when 15-2 at Aintree over 4m 2f (soft) in a chase won by I Am Maximus last month on his latest outing.

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

T Martin Brassil, Kildare

B M Sydney Vidal

J J J Slevin Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Popova (FR)

F 5211-2u (TStrap)

Star Rating HHHH

FASTORSLOW (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €271,520.00 C HANDICAP RATING 170

J. J. Slevin 11.10 (TS) u.r. in race won by Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft

7/2

HR168 J.J. Slevin 11.10 (TS) 4 1/2L 2nd to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 3 FEB 4rn chse Grade 1 3m 70yds Sft

9/1

HR168 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Appreciate It 11.12 and Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.12 here 26 NOV 23 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 150yds Sft

Unseated rider when 8-1 in the Group 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Galopin Des Champs in March on his latest outing.

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GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (47) 8 11 10 (164)

O Mrs Audrey Turley

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B G A E C Des Champs

J Paul Townend Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) F 1231-11 Star Rating HHHHH

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 12 N.H. WINS €1,502,000.40 C  HANDICAP RATING 180 P. Townend 11.10 won 3 1/2L 9 1/2L from Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.10 and Corach Rambler 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft

1/3Fav HR180 P. Townend 11.10 won 4 1/2L 13L from Fastorslow (FR) 11.10 and I Am Maximus (FR) 11.10 LEP 3 FEB 4rn chse Grade 1 3m 70yds Sft

6/4Fav HR178 P. Townend 11.10 won 23L hd from Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.10 and Capodanno (FR) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 23 8rn chse Grade 1 3m 100yds Sft

Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 10-11fav in the Group 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (soft) in March, beating Gerri Colombe by 3 1/2l.

O Robcour T M F Morris, Tipperary B Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M L Luck

J Rachael Blackmore Br Gr g Gentlewave - Grainne Ni Maille (GB) F 31-21-p5 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

GENTLEMANSGAME (GB) 4 N.H. WINS €90,470.00 HANDICAP

Darragh O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 10L 5th of 7 to Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.10 AINTREE 11 APR chse Grade 1 3m 210yds Sft

D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 p.u. in race won by Galopin des Champs (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 11rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Sft

D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 won 1 3/4L 21L from Bravemansgame (FR) 11.8 and Midnight River (GB) 11.6

WETHERBY 4 NOV 23 4rn chse Grade 2 3m 45yds Sft

Finished 10l behind Gerri Colombe when fifth of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 William Hill Bowl Chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) last month. 8 HEWICK

(IRE) (18)

O T J McDonald

T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow

B William Quinn

J Jordan Gainford Br B g Virtual (GB) - Ballyburn Rose F f1401-6 (Blinkers)

Star Rating HHH

HEWICK 10 N.H. WINS €654,413.10 HANDICAP RATING 169

Jordan Gainford 11.10 (CP) 25L 6th of 10 to Strong Leader (GB) 11.10 AINTREE 13 APR hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd /Sft

Gavin Sheehan 11.10 (CP) won 1 1/2L hd from Bravemansgame (FR) 11.10 and Allaho (FR) 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 23 6rn chse Grade 1 3m Gd 14/1 HR167 B.S. Hughes 11.12 (CP) 27L 14th of 20fn, 22rn to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG 23 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

Well beaten at 10-1 behind Strong Leader when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month. 9 JOURNEY WITH ME (IRE) (30) 8 11 10 (164) O Robcour T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Con O’Keeffe J Darragh O’Keeffe Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Kilbarry Demon F 1-21f-31 (TStrap)

APR 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 160yds Hvy

2 MAR 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 90yds Hvy 9/4Fav HR151 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 fell

6rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 60yds Yld/Sft A winner at 4-1 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 McInerney Properties Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Appreciate It by 9l.

Blinkers worn by No 8. CPiece worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 1, No 2, No 4, No 5, No 7, No 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/6 Galopin Des Champs (FR), 11/4 Fastorslow (FR), 14/1 Corach Rambler, Hewick, 16/1 Conflated, Journey With Me, 33/1 Appreciate It, Capodanno (FR), 50/1 Gentlemansgame (GB) 2023 - 1st Fastorslow (FR) 2nd Galopin Des Champs (FR) 3rd Bravemansgame (FR) (6 min. 26.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS did get turned over in this last year but it’s hard to oppose the dual Gold Cup winner After a below-par effort on his return this season, in the John Durkan, he has been imperious in the top staying chases, culminating in a dominating performance at Cheltenham. Obviously Fastorslow lowered his colours in this last year and also in the John Durkan. He was no match for a peak Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup and didn’t get a chance to test him at Cheltenham last time Corach Rambler ran a cracker when third in the Gold Cup before a first-fence exit at Aintree in the Grand National He could be place material WIN: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS EACH-WAY: FASTORSLOW

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%) runs APPRECIATE IT, CAPODANNO & GALOPIN DES CHAMPS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%) runners listed above,

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022

Longest Traveller: GENTLEMANSGAME trained by M F Morris, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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1 JAMES DU BERLAIS (FR) (19) 8

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Jean-Marc Lucas

J Paul Townend Br Ch g Muhtathir (GB) - King’s Daughter (FR) F 344-372 (TStrap)

JAMES DU BERLAIS (FR) 5

P. Townend 11.10 (TS) 1L 2nd to Arizona Cardinal (GB) 10.10

hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Sft Daryl Jacob 12.0 (TS) 8L 7th of 21 to Shakem Up’arry 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft

4/1Fav HR149 D.A. Jacob 11.0 (TS) 14L 2 1/4L 3rd to Heart Wood (FR)

hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

Beaten 1l by Arizona Cardinal when second of 24 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (soft) last month. 2

O Nicholas Peacock

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Charles Green

J Danny Mullins Br B g Authorized - Rock Art F 56624p-

AUTHORIZED

D.E. Mullins 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 18 NOV 23 14rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 44yds Sft

12/1 HR151 P. Townend 11.8 (CP) 3 3/4L 2 3/4L ns 4th to Desertmore

10.6 LIST 20 SEP 23 17rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Yld/Sft 14/1 HR146 D.E. Mullins 10.5 (CP) 2 1/2L 2nd to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG 23 22rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld

Pulled up 3 out when 22-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Stage Star in November last year on his latest outing. 3

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Stephen Curran

J Sam Ewing Br Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Witness Express F 212p-1f- Star Rating HHH

IDAS BOY 3 N.H. WINS €42,775.00

28/1 HR149 L.A. McKenna 11.7 fell in race won by Meetingofthewaters 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 23 27rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Sft

7/1 HR142 Sam Ewing 11.6 won 3L 2 1/2L from Mars Harper (GB) 11.3 and Coqolino (FR) 10.7 here 25 NOV 23 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 70yds Sft 13/8Fav B.J. Cooper 11.3 p.u. in race won by Darrens Hope 10.10 here 20 NOV 22 5rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 6f 140yds Yld

Fell at the 6th when 28-1 at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Meetingofthewaters in December last year on his latest outing.

4 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (IRE) (18) 7 11 8 (162)

O Watch This Space Syndicate

T W P Mullins, Carlow B Martin Kenirons J Sean O’Keeffe Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Sher’s Adamant F p40-710 Star Rating HH ADAMANTLY CHOSEN 5 N.H. WINS €99,120.00 C

Sean O’Keeffe 10.9 99+L 21st of 32 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft

3/1 HR147 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 won 14L 6 1/2L from Roi Mage (FR) 11.7 and Classic Getaway 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR 5rn chse 3m 2f 50yds Sft

18/1 HR148 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.13 29L 7th of 16fn, 25rn to Heart Wood (FR) 10.1 LEP 4 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

Well beaten at 33-1 behind I Am Maximus when 21st of 32 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 4m 2f (soft) last month.

SEDDON (IRE) (193)

O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Tim and Helen Keoghan

J Ben Harvey Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Andreas Benefit F 1-11423- Star Rating HHHH

SEDDON 9 N.H. WINS €194,155.80 C HANDICAP RATING 148

B.W. Harvey 11.2 5L 10L 3rd to Noah And The Ark 11.2 FAR HILLS 21 OCT

5/4Fav HR143 B.W. Harvey 10.11 nk 2nd to Winter Fog 11.6 GAL 11 SEP 23 5rn

5f 87yds Sft

8/1 Mr A. Harvey 10.11 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Almuhit 11.7 KILL 24 AUG 23 5rn 2m 180yds Yld

Third of 8 behind Noah And The Ark beaten 16l at 17-4 on his racecourse debut in the Group 1 Grand National at Far Hills over 2m 5f in October last year.

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JETOILE

(IRE) (60) 9 11 5 (159)

O Ms J Bennett

T Ryan Potter, (in GB) B Patricia Prenderville

J Dylan Johnston (5) Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself F 4111-4p (TStrap) Star Rating HH

JETOILE 5 N.H. WINS €78,935.60  HANDICAP RATING 145

Dylan Johnston 11.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Heltenham (FR) 10.9 NEWBURY 2 MAR 9rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 3f 187yds Hvy Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.8 (TS) 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 11L 4th to Ga Law (FR) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 27 JAN 13rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft

Daryl Jacob 11.0 (TS) won 1 3/4L 2 3/4L from Minella Drama 11.9 and Al Dancer (FR) 11.8

AINTREE 29 OCT 23 11rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 3f 200yds Gd /Sft

Pulled up 3 out when 8-1 at Newbury over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Heltenham in March on his latest outing.

7 INDIANA JONES (FR) (87) 8 11 4 (158)

O Robcour T M F Morris, Tipperary B M Francois-Marie Cottin

J Ricky Doyle Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Matnie (FR) F 14364-0 (C,T) Star Rating HH

INDIANA JONES (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €41,595.00 C HANDICAP RATING

33/1 HR145 G. Brouder 10.5 (CP) (TS) 55L 12th of 16fn, 25rn to Heart Wood (FR) 10.1 LEP 4 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

D.J. O’Keeffe 10.8 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Elixir de Nutz (FR) 10.0 EXETER 10 NOV 23 6rn hcp chse Grade B 2m 1f 109yds Gd /Sft

4/1 HR145 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (CP) (TS) 17L 6th of 10 to Typical Thomas 9.10 CK 15 OCT 23 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 1f 140yds Yld Well beaten at 33-1 behind Heart Wood when 12th of 25 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in February.

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O Allan Snow T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Joseph O’Rahilly J Jack Kennedy Br B g Yeats - Ballylough Lady F 4858-50 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

THE GOFFER 4 N.H. WINS €120,950.00 HANDICAP RATING 143

Sean Bowen 10.8 (TS) 38L 13th of 32 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft

J.W. Kennedy 11.8 (TS) 34L 5th of 8fn, 21rn to Chianti Classico 11.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f Hvy 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

Well beaten at 50-1 behind I Am Maximus when 13th of 32 on his racecourse debut at Aintree over 4m 2f (soft) last month. 9 EMBITTERED (IRE) (19) 10 11 1 (155)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Con O’Keeffe

J Carl Millar (7) Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Kilbarry Classic F 1p-0300 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH EMBITTERED 5 N.H. WINS €61,648.00 C

HANDICAP RATING 141

Sam Ewing 11.2 (TS) 34L 11th of 24 to Arizona Cardinal (GB) 10.10 AINTREE 12 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Sft

Mr Robert James 11.1 (TS) 16L 11th of 21 to Shakem Up’arry 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft 28/1 HR146 Sam Ewing 11.3 (TS) 8 1/2L 35L 3rd to Saint Sam (FR) 11.6 GOW 17 FEB 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f Hvy

Well beaten at 66-1 behind Arizona Cardinal when 11th of 24 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (soft) last month.

O The Waffler Partnership

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Joseph Power

J Darragh O’Keeffe Br B g Libertarian (GB) - Benefit Lodge

F 3360-f9 (TStrap)

Star Rating HH

WATCH HOUSE CROSS 4 N.H. WINS €50,740.00 HANDICAP RATING 137

Darragh O’Keeffe 11.3 (TS) 11L 9th of 21 to Shakem Up’arry 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft

25/1

HR139 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.4 (TS) fell in race won by Heart Wood (FR) 10.1 LEP 4 FEB 25rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

14/1

HR140 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.3 (TS) 41L 11th of 12fn, 27rn to Meetingofthewaters 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Sft

Beaten 11l behind Shakem Up’arry at 28-1 when 9th of 21 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in March.

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BRIDESWELL LAD (IRE)

(59) 8 10 10 (150)

O Mrs S Neville T Seamus Neville, Wexford

B Mr S Spillane

J J J Slevin Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cloth Fair

F 61f0-71

BRIDESWELL LAD 7 N.H. WINS €89,975.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 136

33/1 HR130 B. Hayes 11.4 won 1 3/4L nk from Battle Of Mirbat 10.8 and Birchdale 11.4 LEP 3 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 107yds Sft

50/1 HR132 J.J. Slevin 12.0 33L 7th of 8fn, 13rn to Falco Blitz 11.3 THU 21 JAN hcp chse 2m 5f 132yds Sft

20/1 HR109 J.J. Slevin 11.7 65L 18th of 20fn, 21rn to Music Of Tara (GB) 11.13

hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f Hvy

A winner at 33-1 in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Battle Of Mirbat by 1 3/4l.

O CF Syndicate T John C McConnell, Meath B Olive Troy

J Shane O’Callaghan (5) Br B g Imperial Monarch - Miss Ogan

F 0100-p0 (TStrap) Star Rating H

HEREDITARY RULE 5 N.H. WINS €88,353.60 C HANDICAP RATING 135

Ben Harvey 10.11 (TS) 56L 17th of 21 to Shakem Up’arry 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft

100/1 HR114 B.W. Harvey 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by American Money 10.11 NAAS 25 FEB 16rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 144yds Sft

16/1 HR114 S.D. Torrens 10.13 (TS) last of 17 to Dancing Jeremy 10.7 here 11 OCT 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

Well beaten at 125-1 behind Shakem Up’arry when 17th of 21 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in March.

O Glassex Holdings Ltd

T Warren Greatrex, (in GB)

B Mary Fanning McCormack

J Sam Twiston-Davies Br Gr g Milan (GB) - Blossom Rose F 384-86u (CPiece) Star Rating HH

BILL BAXTER 6 N.H. WINS €139,569

James Bowen 10.7 (CP) u.r. in race won by Arizona Cardinal (GB) 10.10 AINTREE 12 APR 24rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Sft

James Bowen 11.0 27L 6th of 9 to Heltenham (FR) 10.9 NEWBURY 2 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 3f 187yds Hvy

Sam Twiston-Davies 10.10 26L 8th of 13 to Ga Law (FR) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 27 JAN hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft

Unseated rider when 13-2 at Aintree over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Arizona Cardinal last month on his latest outing.

14 LETS GO CHAMP (IRE) (38) 9 10 5 (145)

O R S Brookhouse T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Eddie O’Donoghue J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Dark Mimosa F 21232-3 Star Rating HHHHH LETS GO CHAMP 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

HANDICAP RATING 131 11/8Fav HR131 Rachael Blackmore 11.13 hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 11.9 LIM 24 MAR 5rn hcp chse 2m 3f 120yds Hvy 9/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 13L 2nd to Embassy Gardens (GB) 11.12 here 12 DEC 23 6rn beg. ch 2m 7f 150yds Hvy 16/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 3 1/4L 21L 3rd to American Mike 11.12 NAV 19 NOV 23 6rn beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

Third of 5 behind Hgranca De Thaix beaten 1 3/4l at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (heavy) in March.

O Frank Daly & Lorna Groarke

T Thomas Gibney, Meath

B Mr and Mrs F Daly

J Mike O’Connor (3) Br B f Mustameet (USA) - Clare Belle F 43-p384 Star Rating HHH MUST BE OBEYED 4 N.H. WINS €31,565.00 C HANDICAP RATING 129

7/1 HR130 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 3 3/4L nk 6L 4th to Ardera Ru 9.9 FAIR 30 MAR 8rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 120yds Hvy

16/1 HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 47L 8th of 10fn, 15rn to Where It All Began 10.5 here 18 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 3f 6yds Hvy

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

Finished 10l behind Ardera Ru when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (heavy) in March.

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Michael D Hickey J Phillip Enright Br B g Doyen - Grangeclare Rhythm F 5-15f5p- (TStrap) Star Rating HH

AARONS DAY 3 N.H. WINS €24,498.00  HANDICAP RATING 124

25/1 HR130 P.T. Enright 10.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Kilcruit 11.12 here 28 APR 23 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld

9/1 HR131 P.T. Enright 11.3 (TS) 36L last of 5fn, 9rn to Dinoblue (FR) 11.12 FAIR 9 APR 23 hcp chse Grade B 2m 105yds Yld/Sft

40/1 HR131 P.T. Enright 11.0 (TS) fell in race won by Journey With Me 11.0 NAAS 12 MAR 23 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f Sft

Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 here over 2m 5f (yielding) in a chase won by Kilcruit in April last year on his latest outing. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.

17 UNION PARK (FR) (110)

O Oliver Barden

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B S C E A Haras Du Puy

J Simon Torrens Br B g Walk In The Park - Monopolime (FR) F 46151-3 (TStrap) Star Rating HH UNION PARK (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €41,005.00 HANDICAP RATING 123

16/1 HR122 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.1 (TS) 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Pats Choice 11.8 NAAS 12 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft

12/1 HR101 S.W. Flanagan 10.5 (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Big Debates (FR) 11.0 and Positive Thinker 10.7 CK 26 NOV 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft

14/1 HR122 S.D. Torrens 10.3 (TS) 8 3/4L 5th of 10 to Typical Thomas 9.10 CK 15 OCT 23 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 1f 140yds Yld Third of 12 behind Pats Choice beaten 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m (soft) in January. Runs from 3lb out of handicap.

C,T worn by No 7. CPiece worn by No 13. TStrap worn by No 1, No 6, No 8, No 9, No 10, No 12, No 16, No 17 Long Handicap - Aarons Day 9-12 (138), Union Park (FR) 9-11 (137) Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 James Du Berlais (FR), 6/1 Lets Go Champ, 13/2 Brideswell Lad, 10/1 The Goffer, Bill Baxter, 12/1 Authorized Art (FR), Idas Boy, Seddon, Must Be Obeyed, 16/1 Adamantly Chosen, Union Park (FR), 20/1 Jetoile, 25/1 Indiana Jones (FR), Watch House Cross, Aarons Day, 33/1 Hereditary Rule, 50/1 Embittered 2023 - 1st Hereditary Rule 2nd Royal Rendezvous 3rd Gallant John Joe (5 min. 33.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

LETS GO CHAMP looks on a nice weight and can land a deserved success. The Jeremy gelding has performed well in his three chase starts to date and ran a big race on his handicap debut when third to Hgranca De Thaix at Limerick in March. He remains on the same mark and there looks to be scope for further improvement. Willie Mullins saddles three with James Du Berlais heading the weights. He ran a big race when second over the National fences at Aintree last time and is only 1lb higher in this. Seddon had a terrific campaign last season and is one to note in the market on his return

WIN: LETS GO CHAMP

EACH-WAY: JAMES DU BERLAIS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%)

runs ADAMANTLY CHOSEN, AUTHORIZED ART & JAMES DU BERLAIS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%)

runners listed above

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018 and 2022

Longest Traveller: INDIANA JONES trained by M F Morris, Tipperary, 98 miles.

Race preview from Weatherbys

Today’s eight race card concludes with the Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Bumper, a Grade 3 contest which Willie Mullins has won four times in seven runnings. The recently crownedBritishChampionTrainer saddles four of today’s 14 runners, with his son Patrick (seemingly) opting to ride Aurora Vega, a daughter of Quevega, winner of the Champion Stayers Hurdle at this meeting in four successive years.

Thethirdfoalofthetop-classrace mare, the six-year-old won three times between June and lateSeptember, before returning from a 128-day break when finishing fourth behind stable-mate Fleur AuFusil inaGrade2attheDublin Racing Festival. Better ground mighthelp,althoughshewillneed to settle a little better in order to close the gap.

Willie Mullins has won four of the previous seven renewals.

Thewinnergallopedonstronglyin the hands of Jody Townend and given that she has partnered the Kapgardemareonallthreestarts todate,perhapsjockeysbookings sorted themselves out. A winner at Naas on debut, she went on to finish seventh in the Weatherbyssponsored Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, form that will be tested earlier in the day with the front two clashing again in the Grade 1 (4:50).

Drying ground is an unknown, but she is bred to cope with it, being a half-sister to the smart Grand Sancy (winner of the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle in 2019). She sets the standard and interestingly, Augusta Kate, Colreevy and Grangee had all finished similarly positioned in the Champion Bumper before winning this for the same stable.

TheexperiencedFamiliarDreams islesscertaintocopewithquicker conditions having won a Listed race on heavy at Fairyhouse last time, whilst both Air Of Entitlement and Mozzies Sister both impressed when winning on testing ground at Cork.

Ben Pauling and owner Lynne MacLennan teamed up to win the Grade2NickelCoinatAintreewith Diva Luna and are represented here by Hereford winner Queens Melody, whilst sixth in that Aintree race, Speculatrix caught the eye with how she moved and is entitled to improve, given that it was her first start in 414 days. GordonElliott’sNoRiskAtAllmare had justified short odds when winning on the inside track here in February 2023 and could easily take a significant step forward.

ElliottalsosaddlesNeonDiamond, who is yet another heavy-ground winner .Successful at Limerick just 20 days ago, she had earlier been beaten by MagicMcColgan – another from camp Mullins – who was then beaten by the aforementioned Familiar Dreams at the Irish Grand National fixture. Both, therefore, would appear to have a bit to find.

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• Ownership

won 16L 1/2L from Forcetoreckonwith and Two Fingers West

02-DEC-23 8r4f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/1 B O’Neill 3rd to Half

O Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

T W P Mullins, Carlow B Hammer & Trowel Syndicate J Mr P W Mullins Br B f Walk In The Park - Quevega (FR)

5/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 2 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Fleur

Bumper 2m Sft

8/13Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 3L 3 1/2L from Sharp Object 11.6 and Abi’s Champ 11.11 GOW 29 SEP 23 9rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

1/7Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.7 won 10L 3 1/2L from Rule Seventeen 10.11 and Dorset Lady 10.7 KILL 26 AUG 23 6rn Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

Finished 5l behind Fleur Au Fusil when fourth of 13 at 5-6fav on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in February.

3 FAMILIAR DREAMS

O All Four Counties Syndicate T Anthony McCann, Monaghan B Meon Valley Stud

J Miss A B O’Connor Br B f Postponed - Familliarity (GB) F 225-111 Star Rating HHHHH

FAMILIAR DREAMS (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €30,975.00

13/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 won 5 1/2L 1/2L from Magic McColgan 11.8 and Penelope’s Charm 11.4 FAIR 30 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy 17/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 won 3 1/2L 3 3/4L from Sixandahalf 10.1 and Sansrisk (FR) 11.4 NAAS 10 MAR 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 116yds Sft

13/8Fav Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 won 2L 5L from Knockarina 11.6 and Cathedral Rocks 11.6 CK 6 JAN 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

A winner at 13-2 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) on her latest outing in March, beating Magic McColgan by 6l. 4

(IRE) (52) 6 11 11 (165) O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited & Shane Hughes & Neill Hughes T W P Mullins, Carlow B Sir F Brooke J Mr E Ohgren Br Ch f Champs Elysees (GB) - Taraval F 21-05 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH FEMME MAGNIFIQUE

O P Reilly & C Reilly

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Dr V Brigitte Poulve

J Miss J Townend Br B f Kapgarde (FR) - La Courtille (FR) F 1-17 (Hood)

FLEUR AU FUSIL (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €66,080.00

Star Rating HHHH

Miss Josephine Townend 11.0 (H) 12L 7th of 18fn, 19rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Sft

10/1

Miss J. Townend 11.8 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Switch From Diesel 11.8 and Barnahash Primrose 11.8 LEP 4 FEB 13rn Bumper 2m Sft

100/30 Miss J. Townend 11.11 won 4L 9L from Lady Bluebird 11.4 and Amanha (FR) 11.4 NAAS 12 NOV 23 19rn Bumper 2m Sft

Beaten 12l behind Jasmin De Vaux at 10-1 when seventh of 19 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March.

O P Haughey & P M Haughey & John Ball T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford B Michael Long J Miss M O’Sullivan Br B f Doyen - Manhattan Babe F 231-4 Star Rating HH

MA BELLE ETOILE 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00

4/1 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.6 3 1/2L 3 3/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.8 NAAS 10 MAR 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 116yds Sft

5/2 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.6 won 3 1/2L 1 1/2L from Workinonadream 11.8 and Whatsupnellie 11.4 LIM 21 NOV 23 8rn Bumper 2m Hvy

5/2 Mr D. Kiely 10.10 8 1/2L 9L 3rd to Only By Night 11.4 LIM 21 OCT 23 9rn Bumper

Finished 12l behind Familiar Dreams when fourth of 9 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a

over 1m 7f (soft) in March.

Kenneth Alexander T W P Mullins, Carlow B Sweetmans Bloodstock J Mr C Mullins Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Mucho Macabi

race at

13/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.8 5 1/2L 2nd to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.11 FAIR 30 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy

1/1Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 1 1/2L 9 1/2L from Neon Diamond 11.6 and Tell Me This 11.4 LEP 4 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m Hvy

2/1Fav Miss J. Townend 11.11 7 1/2L 2 1/2L 4 1/4L 4th to Barnahash Primrose 11.6 LIM 26 DEC 23 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy Beaten 6l by Familiar Dreams when second of 7 at 13-8fav on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in March.

O For The Love Of It Syndicate T Declan Queally, Waterford B Andrew Pierce J Mr D L Queally Br B f Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Merryisker

F b-11 (TStrap)

Star Rating HHH MOZZIES SISTER 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

10/11Fav Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.6 (TS) won 14L 1 1/2L from Lep Around 11.6 and Slip Jig 11.11 CK 21 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 9/10FF J M Fennell won 12L 9 1/2L from Get Off Your Phone and Its Lady Kingston DUNGARVAN 28-JAN-24 6r Mares Mdn 3m Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 J C Barry br.d in race won by Lady Balko (FR) LISRONAGH 26-FEB-23 8r3f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 10-11fav at Cork over 2m (soft - heavy) in March, beating Lep Around by 14l.

O Liam J Clancy T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mrs Kathleen Wickham J Mr B O’Neill Br B f Westerner (GB) - Silvers Promise F 22-21 Star Rating HHH NEON DIAMOND 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 9/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 won 3 1/4L nk from Grainne A Chroi 11.6 and Mount Shenshan 11.4 LIM 11 APR 10rn Bumper 2m 3f Hvy 4/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Magic McColgan 11.11 LEP 4 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m Hvy (PtoP) 5/2 B O’Neill 2nd to Mountain Molly BOULTA 25-NOV-23 10r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld A winner at 9-2 in a NH flat race at Limerick over 2m 3f (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Grainne A Chroi by 3 1/2l.

10 QUEENS MELODY (IRE) (53)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan

T Ben Pauling, (in GB)

B Daniel Doran

J Mr T Power Roche Br B f Jukebox Jury - Sixofone F 23-1 Star Rating HHH

QUEENS MELODY 1 N.H. WIN €2,817.20

Beau Morgan 10.11 won 2 3/4L 3L from Walkadina (FR) 11.2 and Jena d’Oudairies (FR) 11.2 HEREFORD 9 MAR 13rn Bumper 2m 53yds Gd /Sft (PtoP) 2/1 Derek O’Connor 7L 3rd to Piper Park UMMA HOUSE 22-OCT-23 6r5f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 Troy Walsh 20L 2nd to Tosca Time (GB) BALLYRAGGET 19-MAR-23 8r5f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy

A winner at 4-1 in a maiden NH flat race at Hereford over 2m (good to soft) on her latest outing in March, beating Walkadina by 2 3/4l.

11

ROEDORA (IRE) (164) 5 11 11 (165)

O Miss Sarah O’Brien

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

J Mr T Hamilton Br B f Getaway (GER) - Angel Chorus F 1216- Star Rating HH

ROEDORA 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00

7/1 Mr R.W. Barron 11.11 23L 6th of 10 to Only By Night 11.8 NAV 19 NOV 23 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 9/4Fav Mr T. Hamilton 11.9 won hd 1 1/2L from Tomavian 10.11 and Wild Mandate 10.13 DRYL 1 SEP 23 12rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd/Yld

5/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 7L 2nd to Abi’s Champ 11.11

O Syndicates Racing

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Mr Eoghan Loughlin

J Mr A Harvey Br Ch f Diamond Boy (FR) - Tap The Beat F 2129-0

(GB) 1 N.H.

Hood worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 4, No 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Fleur Au Fusil (FR), 4/1

Aurora Vega, Familiar Dreams (GB), 8/1 Air Of Entitlement, Mozzies Sister, 10/1 Neon Diamond, 12/1 Magic McColgan, Speculatrix (GB), 16/1 Femme Magnifique, 20/1 Queens Melody, Roedora, 25/1 Ma Belle Etoile, 33/1 Sharp Object, 50/1 Thisistheway 2023 - 1st Junta Marvel (FR) 2nd Rhaenyra 3rd Cuta Des As (FR) (4 min. 0.4 sec.) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

RACE SUMMARY

FAMILIAR DREAMS can cap a fantastic season with a fourth straight bumper success. The Postponed mare has really come into her own this year with some powerful front-running performances, including a commanding success in Listed company at Fairyhouse last time She will make it a tough test for her rivals, particularly if getting a soft lead Patrick Mullins partners Aurora Vega from the four Closutton runners. The daughter of Quevega was beaten at a short price in the Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival having won her previous three Air Of Entitlement made a good impression on her Rules bow at Cork and is another for the shortlist.

WIN: FAMILIAR DREAMS EACH-WAY: AURORA VEGA

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (162 wins from 652 runners, 25%) runs AURORA VEGA ,FEMME MAGNIFIQUE, FLEUR AU FUSIL & MAGIC MCCOLGAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%) runners listed above

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2023.

Longest Traveller: FAMILIAR DREAMS trained by A Mccann, Monaghan, 96 miles.

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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.

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Punchestown 2023 Jockeys

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CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 2.30p.m. The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle of €30,000 (95-123)

Adare Manor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and a voucher to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Generously sponsored by Mr J.P. McManus) 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 hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 95-123. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 58 yards. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th April) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 25th April. 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 18 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 3.05p.m. The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final of €75,000 Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race, a goody bag and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€20,000)) (The Final of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250), Second will receive €15,000, Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and which, in the current season, have run in or been balloted from at least one qualifier race in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series and which have not, at any time, won a Listed or weight-for-age Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle race or which have not, at any time, won a Listed or Grade 1, 2, or 3 I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 58 yards. €675 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra. Of two or more hurdle races 7lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €36,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €27,000 allowed 4lb; If purchased for not more than €18,000 allowed 6lb If purchased for not more than €9,000 allowed 8lb (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once) (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry) Conversion Rates

To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2017 British Pound €1.18; 2018 British Pound €1.14; 2019 British Pound €1.11; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19; 2023 British Pound €1.12 2024 British Pound €1.15. (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Store Sales) (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in a hurdle race). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €44250; Second: €15000; Third: €7500; Fourth: €3750; Fifth: €2250; Sixth: €1500 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 3.40p.m. The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle of €20,000 The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Generously sponsored by the Louis Fitzgerald Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 A hurdle for four years old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 58 yards. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) Channor Real Estate Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and a €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Channor Real Estate Group) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 192 yards. €750 to enter on April 10th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or €12,500 if entered by April 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race of €100,000 (Grade 1) Race And Stay will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race €300 and a €200 Race And Stay voucher to both the winning groom and groom in charge of the best turned out horse (For The Conyngham *Cup) (Generously sponsored by Race & Stay) 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 I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only mares and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than I.N.H. Flat Races or N.H. Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race. About 2 miles 132 yards. €600 to enter on April 10th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or €10,000 if entered by April 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 8lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. *A Perpetual Challenge Cup to be held by the owner of the winner until the following year A proper guarantee in writing to be given for the safe keeping and return of the Cup and Plinth one month before the race is run in the following year to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co Kildare. 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 48 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup of €300,000 (Grade 1) Ladbrokes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race €150 to the winning groom and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000), Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles 213 yards. €1,800 to enter on April 10th; €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or €30,000 if entered by April 25th. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000 SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 6.00p.m. The HSS Hire Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade 3)

HSS Hire will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and a €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (Registered as the L’Escargot Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by HSS Hire) 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 21st April 2024. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 80 yards. €500 to enter on April 17th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th 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 Handicaps calculated 22nd April Weights raised by 2lbs 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 58 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 6.35p.m. The Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race of €45,000 (Grade 3) Weatherbys will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner trainer jockey of this race and a €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Registered as the Liss A Paoraigh Mares I.N.H. Flat Race) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550), Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races. About 2 miles 132 yards. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 5lbs. 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment) Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €26550; Second: €9000; Third: €4500; Fourth: €2250; Fifth: €1350; Sixth: €900

SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE