Punchestown Racecard - Sunday 9th June

OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - JUNE 8TH & 9TH, 2024

SECOND DAY - SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 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

PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS

SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 2024

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 N. McGrath

Ms M. Cosgrave

Mr C.C. Cunningham

Mr N. McCaffrey

Mr L. Aspell

Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan

Clerk of the Scales: Mr P.L. Malone

Clerical Assistant:

Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Stewards Secretary:

Mr. S. Murphy

Mr D. Cullen

Mr. D. Maher

Mr A. Shaw

Mr. C.J. Sweeney

Medical Officer: Dr A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer:

Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms N. Moloney & Mr J. Casey

Security Officer:

Mr. C. Gordon

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

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

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr. P. Traynor (Stableyard)

Mr T. Burns (Racetrack)

DOCTOR

Dr. M. Fay

RACECOURSE FARRIER:

Mr Eamon Behan No card authentic unless signed.

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Friends of Punchestown,

I’m delighted to welcome you here today for our final fixture of the 2023 / 2024 season. On behalf of the entire team here at Punchestown I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support. We were all delighted that you made the effort to join us throughout the season and we certainly hope you enjoyed the experience.

I would like to welcome all of our sponsors here today to include K-Mech Mechanical, Dowlings Of Ballyshannon, Lily & Wild and Irish EBF. We also have some very special guests here today as we remember our Punchestown friend, Jim ‘Sandy’ Ryan and also thank Tom Maguire from the Order Of Malta for all of his hard work at Punchestown so far and going forward.

We extend our sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences to Anne and the extended MacDermott family on the very sad passing of Nick MacDermott recently. Synonymous with Punchestown, Nick has played an integral role in various capacities for many years, it certainly won’t ever be the same without them. It is the end of an era and the expression that “They don’t make them like they used to” is befitting of Nick. May he rest in peace as we cherish the many memories and stories he provided for us all.

I particularly wish to welcome the Members of the Kildare Hunt Club who have joined us here today for their annual luncheon. Their continued support and assistance is very much appreciated and we wish them a very enjoyable day.

Additionally,wehaveanexhibitionbroughttoyoubyBermingham Cameras situated in the ground floor of the main grandstand

Photography students, enthusiasts and club members were invited to capture Punchestown in a photo whether it be the people, place or occasion.

Finally, I would like to wish you all a very enjoyable summer and I hope you have plenty of success at the great summer racing festivals that are held throughout Ireland

Kindest Regards

Conor O’Neill

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I look forward to welcoming you back to the home of jump racing on Thursday 17th September for our only flat racing fixture to commence the new season.

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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

AGE

LBS

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

Tom Maguire

hdl Grade 1 2m 149yds Yld Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race

Malcolm C Denmark T W P Mullins, Carlow

S A R L Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville J K Callaghan (5) Br B g Mastercraftsman - Herboriste (GB) F 086-410-

(95-123)2m

HR121

7rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 19l behind Harsh at 25-1 when 12th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (yielding)

4/1 HR158 Sam Ewing 11.8 (TS) won 5 1/2L 2 3/4L from French Dynamite (FR) 11.0 and Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.12 KILL 13 MAY 4rn chse Grade 3 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld

50/1 HR159 Sam Ewing 11.12 (TS) 35L last of 7fn, 9rn to Banbridge 11.12 here 30 APR chse Grade 1 2m 98yds Yld

7/2 HR159 Sam Ewing 11.8 (TS) won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Lucid Dreams 11.3 and Journey With Me 11.6 NAV 2 MAR 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 90yds Hvy Has won a hurdle race, seven chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a Grade 3 chase at Killarney over 2m 4f (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating French Dynamite by 6l.

O Mrs Helen Mullins

T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny

B Mark & Pippa Hackett

J Sarah Kavanagh (7) Br Ch g Society Rock - Plumbago Blue (GB) F 2121/-21///- Star Rating HHH ROCKY BLUE 2 FLAT WINS €15,613.00 1 N.H. WIN €29,500.00  HANDICAP RATING 121

7/2 HR76 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 won 3L s/hd from Freescape (GB) 10.2 and Mohtarrif 9.2 LEP 16 JUL 20 15rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 11.1sec

4/1

HR71 D.J. Mullins 9.11 1 1/2L 2nd to Sicario 9.3 SLGO 2 JUL 20 11rn hcp (50-80)1m 4f 189yds Gd

14/1 D.J. Mullins 10.12 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Chief Justice (GB) 11.1 and Got Trumped (GB) 10.12 LEP 26 DEC 18 11rn hdl Grade 2 2m Gd/Yld

A winner at 14-1 in the Grade 3 Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m (good - yielding) on his latest NH outing in December ‘18, beating Chief Justice by 3 1/2l. 6 AND STILL I RISE (IRE) (10) 7 11 2 (156) O Aisling O’Neill

T John F O’Neill (R), Clare

B Dan Mangan

J Ambrose McCurtin Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Present Your Own F pu4836 Star Rating HH AND STILL I RISE

100/1 Mr P.J. O’Neill 11.7 49L last of 6fn, 10rn to Kendancer (FR) 10.5 LIM 30 MAY hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 4/1 P J O’Neill 9L 3rd to Dreamers Choice TRALEE 25-MAY-24 6r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft 125/1 Mr K. O’Neill 11.7 39L 8th of 9 to Jackstell (FR) 11.9 TIPP 9 MAY Bumper 2m 2f Yld

Yet to place in 20 starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Kendancer when sixth of 10 on his hurdling debut at Limerick over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

O David Jordan T E D Delany, Meath

7/1 D. Meyler 11.7 won 8L 11L from Jokers ‘N’

23 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Third of 5 behind Miss Agusta beaten 7l at 15-8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) in March. Having her first

today, previously with R P Cody.

Ms Eleanor Broderick

Ms Eleanor Broderick (R), Cork B Maurice, John & Tom Barry J John Shinnick (7) Br B f Getaway (GER) - Present Strategy F 5

GETAWAY SALLY (PtoP) 6/1 E P O’Brien 5th to Queens Wish BALLYSTEEN 27-APR-24 12r7f

TStrap worn by No 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Ash Tree Meadow (FR), 2/1 Scaramanga, 5/1 Fascile Mode, 12/1 Striking (FR), Rocky Blue, 14/1 Queen Nel, 66/1 Getaway Sally, 100/1 And Still I Rise 2023 - 1st Da Capo Glory 2nd Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 3rd Darraby (GB) (4 min. 58.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Scaramanga was a Grade 1 winner in the US when last seen over obstacles and Willie Mullins’ representative merits the utmost respect on his return, but it is ASH TREE MEADOW who shades preference. The talented chaser, a Grade 3 winner as recently as last month, will have no problem reverting to hurdles and looks to hold leading claims in receipt of 6lb from the other principals. Fascile Mode was a creditable third at Ballinrobe last time out, but that position might be his best hope once again. WIN: ASH TREE MEADOW

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 672 runners, 24%)

runs SCARAMANGA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%)

runs ASH TREE MEADOW

Longest Traveller: GETAWAY SALLY trained by Ms E Broderick, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS

CASH FACILITIES

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

THE FEED ROOM & HAY CAFE

SERVING FESTIVE TREATS, GOOD FOOD & HOT DRINKS with Lily & Wild

SITUATED BESIDE THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE & FIRST FLOOR GRANDSTAND

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51) Three Miles and 80 Yards

Friends and family of Jim Ryan

O Michael Hannon

T Matthew J Smith, Meath

B Garryrichard Stud

J James Smith (7) Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Luanna F 4p48-p1

ANOTHER CHOICE 3 N.H. WINS €18,880.00

5/1 J. Smith 11.5 won nk 8 1/2L from Duffle Coat 11.12 and Ringdufferin 11.12 DWNP 26 APR 8rn beg.ch 2m 7f 150yds Gd

25/1 HR118 J. Smith 11.1 p.u. in race won by Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB 19rn

4f 20yds Hvy

J. Smith 10.8 (CP) (TS) 28L 8th of 9 to Springwell Bay (GB) 12.0 CHELTENHAM 18

(0-140)2m 5f Sft

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m on good ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Downpatrick over 3m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Duffle Coat by a neck. 2 EASY FELLA (IRE) (31) 7 11 10 (164)

O Four In One Syndicate T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Dermot Cunningham

J Mike O’Connor (3) Br B g Yeats - G Day Sile F 2121-21 Star Rating HHHH EASY FELLA 3 N.H. WINS €23,010.00 C

5/4Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 won 18L 6 1/2L from Prairie Dancer 11.12 and Nine Graces (GB) 11.5 TIPP 9 MAY 7rn beg.ch 2m 7f 80yds Yld

7/2 HR130 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to High Class Hero (GB) 11.10 THU 21 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 110yds Sft

4/1 HR121 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 (CP) won 3 1/4L 21L from Mint Boy 11.12 and The Dabbler 10.13 THU 17 DEC 23 10rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 7f to 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Tipperary over 2m 7f (yielding) last month, beating Prairie Dancer by 18l. Star Rating 4

O James M Flaherty T C Byrnes, Limerick B Charlie Brooks J Shane Fitzgerald Br Ch g Zoffany - Bright Sapphire F 3133-91

Star Rating HHHHH

REVEREND HUBERT 3 FLAT WINS €20,469.20 2 N.H. WINS €13,570.00 10/11Fav P. Byrnes 11.9 won 6L 5 1/2L from Stuzzikini 11.12 and What Path (FR) 11.12 LIM 23 MAY 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Frm 25/1 HR83 S.P. Davis 9.2 (CP) 8 1/2L 9th of 16 to Boher Road 9.0 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld P. Byrnes 11.5 nk 12L 3rd to Butch (GB) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 28 OCT 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m 7f 208yds Gd /Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 6f and 2m 7f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 10-11fav at Limerick over 2m 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Stuzzikini by 6l.

SOLITARY MAN (IRE) (28) 6 11 10 (164) O Mrs Paul Shanahan T E Bolger, Limerick B Mr Kevin Doyle J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Jenny Be Quick F 41212-1 Star Rating HHHH SOLITARY MAN 4 N.H. WINS €39,825.00

6/4Fav

5 KARLSSON VOM DACH (IRE) (14)

O E Duggan

T Patrick J F Hassett, Clare

B Ms Lauren Duggan

J Aidan Kelly (5) Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Oscar Ceol F p Star Rating HH

KARLSSON VOM DACH (PtoP) 10/1 P J O’Neill p.u. in race won by Coffeys Forge BALLINGARRY 26-MAY-24 11r5f Mdn 3m Gd

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Pulled up at Ballingarry over 3m (good) in a point-to-point race won by Coffeys Forge last month on his racecourse debut.

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STUZZIKINI (IRE) (17)

6 11 4 (158)

O VCS Versatile Coating Specialist Ltd & Francis Foran

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Dermot Kelly

J Kevin Sexton Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Cordially (AUS)

F 18-9p02 Star Rating HHH

STUZZIKINI 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00

15/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 6L 2nd to Reverend Hubert 11.9 LIM 23 MAY 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Frm

100/1 HR130 J. Coen 10.7 (CP) 22L 11th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 here 2 MAY Ext hcp hdl

Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld J. Coen 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Better Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15

21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 3m on good - yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 6l by Reverend Hubert when second of 6 at 15-2 on his chase debut at Limerick over 2m 7f (good to firm) last month.

SAYLAVEE (IRE) (28) 7 11 3 (157)

O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan T W P Mullins, Carlow B Seana Sammon

J K Callaghan (5) Br B f Shantou (USA) - Mae’s Choice F 025-231 Star Rating HHH

SAYLAVEE 5 N.H. WINS €42,480.00 C

2/7Fav P. Townend 11.7 won 7L 2 3/4L from Henning 11.7 and Sea Aster 11.7 KILL 12 MAY 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 180yds Gd/Yld

D.E. Mullins 12.0 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Czech Her Out 10.7 AYR 20 APR 11rn hcp hdl 3m 70yds Sft 6/1 HR135 D.E. Mullins 10.12 8L 2nd to Hispanic Moon (FR) 10.12 here 21 FEB 4rn hdl Grade 3 2m 4f 41yds Hvy

Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding Won on her latest outing in a chase when 2-7fav at Killarney over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month, beating Henning by 7l.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Easy Fella, 3/1 Saylavee, 7/2 Reverend Hubert, 5/1 Solitary Man, 7/1 Stuzzikini, 14/1 Another Choice, 100/1 Karlsson Vom Dach No corresponding race

RACE SUMMARY

Easy Fella bolted up on his fencing bow at Tipperary and Henry de Bromhead’s charge is an obvious candidate once again, but REVEREND HUBERT can come out on top. Once useful on the Flat, Charles Byrnes’ gelding appeared to relish a switch to fences when winning comfortably at Limerick, and natural improvement ought to give him every chance of following up Solitary Man and Saylavee, who receives 7lb from the aforementioned trio, are others to consider

WIN: REVEREND HUBERT EACH-WAY: SOLITARY MAN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 672 runners, 24%) runs SAYLAVEE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs STUZZIKINI

Longest Travellers: SOLITARY MAN trained by Enda Bolger & REVEREND HUBERT trained by C Byrnes - both Limerick, 108 miles.

Nicholas MacDermott 7 November 1930 - 29 May 2024

It is sad to record that our Honorary President will no longer be with us at Punchestown. Nick served the Kildare Hunt and Punchestown in many capacities for almost 70 years. Nick was bred to be a hunting man , his grandfather Joseph hunted with the Ward Union and Meath and his mothers side was steeped in Kildare.

Elected a member of the Kildare Hunt in 1953 Nick served Michael Beaumont as Deputy Master and hunted the doghounds when Jack Hartigan hunted the bitches. He was a member of the Punchestown Management Committee, Vice Chairman and then Chairman of the Kildare Hunt He also served as a Trustee for the Hunt and Punchestown for over 50 years before becoming Honorary President of the Kildare Hunt Club.

Never afraid to express his view, always willing to help and advise and possessing a great sense of humour, Nick throughout all his offices treated everybody the same and retained a great humility. He will be much missed by all, particularly his loving wife Anne who was his mainstay and his devoted family to whom we send all our sympathy and love. May he rest in peace

HORSE WELFARE

At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses.

In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.

The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.

The horses’ welfare is our priority

The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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

2.20 The Punchestown Handicap Steeplechase of €22,000

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

VALUE TO WINNER:

€12980

Two Miles and Four Furlongs 55 Yards

€4400

€2200

€1100 FIFTH €660 SIXTH €440

1 MARS HARPER (GB) (37)

O Pioneer Racing

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Dermot Rogers

J Carl Millar (7) Br B g Sulamani - Kizzy May F 1025-05 (C,T) Star Rating HHH

MARS HARPER (GB) 5 N.H. WINS €57,230.00 HANDICAP RATING 138 33/1 HR139 D.J Gilligan 10.11 (CP) (TS) 30L 5th of 8fn, 17rn to Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 10.8 here 3 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld

Jordan Gainford 11.5 (CP) (TS) 22L 13th of 21 to Shakem Up’arry 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft

6/1 HR141 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 (CP) (TS) 26L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Embittered 10.6 NAV 9 DEC 23 hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 4f 100yds Hvy

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 33-1 when fifth of 17 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (yielding) last month.

2 FLANKING MANEUVER

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Sean Reilly

J Liam McKenna (5) Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Corskeagh Shadow F 4-3f6p0 (B,T) Star Rating HHH FLANKING MANEUVER 3 N.H. WINS €20,650.00  HANDICAP RATING 132

12/1 HR134 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.7 (TS) 31L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Duffle Coat 10.2 BAL 27 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 89yds Gd 16/1 HR134 J.W. Kennedy 10.11 p.u. in race won by Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 10.8 here 3 MAY 17rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld

40/1 HR135 Sam Ewing 11.12 61L last of 6fn, 7rn to Spillane’s Tower 11.12 FAIR 31 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Duffle Coat when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Ballinrobe over 2m 7f (good) last month.

RULE (IRE) (19) 9 11 4 (158) O CF Syndicate T John C McConnell, Meath B Olive Troy J Shane O’Callaghan (5) Br B g Imperial Monarch - Miss Ogan F 00-p000 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

RULE 5 N.H. WINS €88,353.60 C HANDICAP RATING 130

16/1 HR113 A. Harvey 11.5 (TS) 73L 10th of 11 to All For Rachel 11.6 here 21 MAY hcp hdl (80116)2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld

40/1 HR135 S. O’Callaghan 10.4 (TS) 33L last of 10fn, 17rn to Lets Go Champ 10.5 here 1 MAY Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 4f 80yds Gd/Yld

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

Winner of a hurdle race, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 16-1 behind All For Rachel when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month. 4 IRISH BLAZE (IRE) (28) 8 11 3 (157) O Pony Sopranos Syndicate T Cian Collins, Meath

B Martin Keating J Eoin Walsh Br B g Imperial Monarch - Run Cat F 02-1300 (Hood) Star Rating HH IRISH BLAZE 3 N.H. WINS €24,780.00

33/1 HR130 E. Walsh 11.2 (H) 46L last of 11fn, 15rn to Brideswell Lad 11.8 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld

Carl Millar 10.0 (H) 51L 12th of 15 to Sans Bruit (FR) 10.2 AINTREE 11 APR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Sft

9/1 HR129 C.P. Millar 11.5 (H) 6L 3 1/2L 3rd to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.9 here 18 FEB 5rn nov. ch 2m Hvy

He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Brideswell Lad when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 3m 2f (good - yielding) last month.

O Derek Kierans

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Pat Kinsella

J Alex Harvey (7) Br B g Leading Light - Jim’s Article F 624217-

REXEM 4 N.H. WINS €31,025.50  HANDICAP RATING 129

Star Rating HHH

B.W. Harvey 11.3 32L 7th of 7fn, 8rn to Marble Sands (FR) 11.5 AYR 4 NOV 23 hcp chse 2m 110yds Gd /Sft

B.W. Harvey 11.7 won nk 4L from Sure Touch (GB) 11.1 and Inishbiggle 10.7 LUDLOW 11 OCT 23 4rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 11yds Gd

9/4 B.W. Harvey 11.9 2 1/2L 2nd to Calico (FR) 10.9 GAL 11 SEP 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Sft

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 10-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.

6

RAILWAY HURRICANE (IRE) (23) 9 11 1 (155)

O S O’Brien & Darren Cahill T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Adrian Sutton

J Conor Stone-Walsh (5) Br B g Perugino (USA) - Rose Earley F 223f-85 (B,T)

Star Rating HHH

RAILWAY HURRICANE 3 N.H. WINS €24,190.00  HANDICAP RATING 127

17/2 HR127 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 (BK) (TS) 8L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to The Dasher Conway 11.5 KILB 17 MAY Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Gd

Sam Twiston-Davies 10.10 (BK) (TS) 38L 8th of 12 to Ginny’s Destiny 12.0 CHELTENHAM 27 JAN hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft

C. Stone-Walsh 9.11 (BK) (TS) fell in race won by Fugitif (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 16

12rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft

He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from goodyielding to soft - heavy. Finished 8l behind The Dasher Conway when fifth of 12 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) last month.

O Murphys Law Syndicate

T C A Murphy, Wexford

B Susan Bredin

J Shane Fitzgerald Br Ch f Shirocco (GER) - Alder Flower F 80-514p- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH ELLE PERFECTA 3 N.H. WINS €21,535.00 HANDICAP RATING 125

S.D. Bowen 11.3 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ginny’s Destiny 11.9 CHELTENHAM 19 NOV 23 7rn hcp chse 2m 4f 44yds Sft

33/1 B. Hayes 10.8 (TS) 6 1/2L 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 11.5 GAL 3 AUG 23 8rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 54yds Gd/Yld

3/1 B. Hayes 11.7 (TS) won 3 1/2L 4 3/4L from Happy D’ex (FR) 11.0 and Rebel Early 11.7 KILB 21 APR 23 7rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld

She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. Pulled up 3 out when 9-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Ginny’s Destiny in November last year on her latest outing.

O John P McManus T Padraig Roche, Kildare B Mrs Noeleen Roche J Aidan Kelly (5) Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Female F 3387-59 (C,T) Star Rating HHH SLIP OF THE TONGUE 2 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 C

4/1 HR128 M.P. Walsh 11.7 (CP) 49L 9th of 10 to Battle It Out 10.4 NAAS 25 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR130 A.P. Kelly 11.7 46L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Kings Halo 10.3 NAAS 28 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR132 S.D. Torrens 10.10 33L 7th of 9fn, 14rn to Kilcruit 11.12 here 28 APR 23 hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Battle It Out when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in February.

9 JASMIN DE COTTE (FR) (23) 5 10 11 (151) O Mrs K Browne T Paul Nolan, Wexford B M Georges Richardot & M Philippe Maksoudian J R Deegan Br Br g Estejo (GER) - Traviata Valtat (FR) F 6-53831 (Hood) Star Rating HHHH JASMIN DE COTTE (FR)

2/1Fav S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (H) won 1/2L 3 3/4L from Hunting Brook 11.9 and Theonewedreamof 11.5 KILB 17 MAY 14rn beg.ch 2m 4f 90yds Gd 14/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 (H) 5 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Dreal Deal 11.12 DRYL 14 APR 11rn beg.ch 2m 4f Yld 16/1 HR106 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 16L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.10 here 18 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 166yds Hvy

Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Hunting Brook by 1/2l.

10 MACGILONEY (IRE) (28)

O Michael Moloney

T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary

B Mr J O’Regan

J Philip Donovan (5) Br B g Milan (GB) - Mrs Kennedy F 6153-34 Star Rating HHH

MACGILONEY 11 N.H. WINS €95,938.00  HANDICAP RATING 123

12/1 HR123 D. King 10.9 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 6L 4th to Brideswell Lad 11.8 KILL 12 MAY 15rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld

10/1 HR123 D. King 11.2 nk 3/4L 3rd to Shadow Rider (FR) 11.7 WEX 25 APR 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld

14/1 HR130 D. King 11.1 nk 29L 3rd to Winter Fog 11.6 GAL 11 SEP 23 5rn hdl 2m 5f 87yds Sft

Has won seven hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy. Finished 13l behind Brideswell Lad when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 3m 2f (good - yielding) last month.

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SLANE HILL (IRE)

(203)

7 10 11 (151) O Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare B Mr K Bolger

J Ricky Doyle Br B g Shantou (USA) - Slaney Lady F 61-3813- (CPiece)

11/4Fav HR116 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.0 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Dorking Cock 10.13 NAV 19 NOV 23 11rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f Sft/Hvy

5/2Fav S.W. Flanagan 11.12 won 1/2L 9L from Clondaw Hollow (GB) 11.7 and Magheralin Mick 11.12 KILB 21 APR 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 6f Gd/Yld

15/8Fav HR116 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.0 13L 8th of 14fn, 19rn to Ottoman Style (GB) 11.4 GOW 18 FEB 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Sft/Hvy

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good - yielding and soft ground. Third of 11 behind Dorking Cock beaten 10l at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (softheavy) in November last year. 12 THE FRIDAY MAN (GB) (17) 7 10 11 (151)

O M J Hanrahan T Moses McCabe, Wexford B Glebe Farm Stud J Kevin Sexton Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - L’Unique (FR) F 32324-5 Star Rating HHH THE FRIDAY MAN (GB) 5 N.H. WINS €36,778.20  HANDICAP RATING 123

12/1 D. Meyler 11.12 15L 5th of 11 to Mayor’s Walk 11.5 LIM 23 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 160yds Gd 3/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 4L 2L 8 1/2L 4th to Power Of Pause 11.12 LIST 20 SEP 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld/Sft 6/5 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 13L 2nd to Hubrisko (FR) 11.12 KILL 25 AUG 23 6rn beg.ch 2m 7f Sft

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to goodyielding. Finished 16l behind Mayor’s Walk when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 4f (good) last month.

13 MOUSEY BROWN

7 10 4 (144) O Alan E Smith T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath B L W Doran

J P J O’Hanlon (3) Br B f Califet (FR) - Desperado Queen F 3-91101 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH MOUSEY BROWN 5 N.H. WINS €61,655.00 HANDICAP RATING 116

3/1Fav HR106 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.11 (TS) won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Optional Mix 11.4 and Somptueux (FR) 11.12 KILB 2 JUN 11rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 4f 80yds Gd

25/1 HR128 M.J. Molloy 11.5 (TS) 48L 18th of 20fn, 24rn to Tune In A Box 10.6 here 30 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 93yds Yld

33/1 HR120 C.D. Maxwell 10.6 (TS) won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Olympic Man (FR) 11.3 and Kinturk Kalanisi 10.8 FAIR 30 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy Won on her latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month, beating Optional Mix by 3 1/2l.

8 10 2 (142) O John Patrick Byrne T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B M Joel Denis & S C E A Haras De Saint Voir J Mike O’Connor (3) Br B g Apsis (GB) - Vie Sa Vie (FR) F 0-62670- (C,T) Star Rating HHH GATEAU DE MIEL (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €14,160.00

18/1 HR117 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 (CP) (TS) last of 14 to Clonmeen 10.11 DRYL 11 NOV 23 Ext hcp chse 3m Sft

6/1 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.6 (TS) 35L last of 7fn, 10rn to Mars Harper (GB) 11.4 LIST 23 SEP 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld/Sft 10/1 HR119 C. Brassil 10.13 (TS) 16L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Desertmore House 11.12 KILB 25 AUG 23 Ext hcp chse 3m 1f Sft

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 6f and 3m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Clonmeen when last of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 3m (soft) in November last year.

B,T worn by No 2, No 6. C,T worn by No 1, No 8, No 14 CPiece worn by No 11. Hood worn by No 4, No 9. TStrap worn by No 3, No 7, No 13.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Mousey Brown, 5/1 Slane Hill, 6/1 Jasmin De Cotte (FR), 8/1 Rexem, Slip Of The Tongue, 10/1 Railway Hurricane, 12/1 Elle Perfecta, 16/1 Mars Harper (GB), Flanking Maneuver, Macgiloney, The Friday Man (GB), Gateau De Miel (FR), 25/1 Hereditary Rule, Irish Blaze 2023 - 1st Arrycan 2nd Birchdale 3rd Pat Coyne (5 min. 28.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

A chase mark of 106 proved far too lenient for MOUSEY BROWN, who recorded a cosy success at Kilbeggan a week ago A 10lb rise will ask more questions of her, but she is open to further improvement over the larger obstacles and her prominent style of racing will suit around here. Jasmin De Cotte has few miles on the clock himself and he is interesting from an opening chase figure of 123, having struck at Kilbeggan last month. Slane Hill could have a say on his return from a 203-day absence, while Railway Hurricane is also noted.

WIN: MOUSEY

BROWN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: SLANE HILL

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (99 wins from 694 runners, 14%) runs MARS HARPER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs MARS HARPER

Longest Traveller: MACGILONEY trained by D G Hogan, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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.

TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER FLAT ON TRACK

TUESDAY 15TH & WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER JUMPS ARE BACK

FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER MIDWEEK WINTER RACING

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TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER PRE-CHRISTMAS TREAT

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER TOTE NYE COUNTDOWN

Hurdle of €11,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51) Two Miles and Three Furlongs 49 Yards

TO WINNER:

€6785

€2300

€1150

€575 FIFTH €345 SIXTH €230

COSTANUCI (IRE) (28)

O Kieran McHugh

T John Queally, Waterford

B James Reeves

J Miss O M Queally (7) Br B f Doyen - Back In Town F 43112-4

COSTANUCI 3 N.H. WINS €20,945.00 HANDICAP RATING 115 8/1 B. Hayes 11.7 7L 2 3/4L 24L 4th to Saylavee 11.7 KILL 12 MAY 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 180yds Gd/Yld

13/2 HR112 N.J. Ryan 10.9 1 3/4L 2nd to Dragon’s Pass 10.1 THU 2 NOV 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 106yds Sft 16/5Fav HR104 N.J. Ryan 11.3 won 1 3/4L 2 3/4L from Stormalong 11.11 and Pearlofflorida 11.1 CLON 28 SEP 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 181yds Sft

She has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Saylavee when fourth of 10 on her chase debut at Killarney over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month.

2 BIG DEBATES (FR) (45) 11 11 12 (166)

O Maurice Kelleher

T Robert Tyner, Cork

B S A I G E P J Anna McGuinness (7) Br Ch g Sholokhov - Morbidezza (GER) F 02f-5p5 Star Rating HHH

BIG DEBATES (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €43,070.00  HANDICAP RATING 113

9/1 HR128 P.T. Enright 11.7 1 3/4L 5th of 6 to Shadow Rider (FR) 11.7 WEX 25 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld

12/1 HR114 P.T. Enright 11.4 p.u. in race won by Alpesh Amin 11.8 GOW 17 FEB 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 20yds Hvy

16/1 HR114 P.T. Enright 11.3 3 1/2L 5th of 14 to Millstream Lady 10.11 NAAS 28 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 116yds Sft

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Finished 1 3/4l behind Shadow Rider when fifth of 6 at 9-1 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) in April.

O John P McManus T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford B Emmanuel Chevalier du Fau, Alban Chevalier du Fau, Francois Chevalier du Fau & Patrice de Broucker

J Miss A B O’Connor Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Thet Viva (FR)

F 260-263 Star Rating HHH

JOYEUX VIVO (FR) HANDICAP RATING 113

3/1Fav HR111 M.P. Walsh 11.12 2L 1/2L 3rd to Anyway (GER) 11.2 CK 11 MAY 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd

5/1Fav HR111 Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.9 13L 6th of 16 to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy

11/2 HR109 Mr A. Harvey 12.4 4 1/4L 2nd to Morricone 11.3 here 15 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 37yds Sft

Placed in three hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Third of 17 behind Anyway beaten 2 1/2l at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (good) last month. 4 PURSE PRICE (GB) (8) 7 11 11 (165) O Pioneer Racing T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mr J M Bates J Miss C Butler (4) Br B f Passing Glance (GB) - Eveon F 152591 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH PURSE PRICE (GB) 2 N.H. WINS €18,585.00 HANDICAP RATING 112

12/1 J. Coen 11.2 (TS) won 8L 4 3/4L from Miss Oreo 11.0 and Miss Agusta 11.7 TRAM 1 JUN 7rn beg.ch 1m 7f 110yds Yld

40/1 HR112 J.W. Kennedy 10.11 (CP) (TS) 14L 9th of 15fn, 17rn to Backtonormal 11.5 here 1 MAY nov.hdl 2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld

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

She has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. A winner at 12-1 in a chase at Tramore over 1m 7f (yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Miss Oreo by 8l.

O Neil Gault

T S Michael Millar, Antrim

B Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd

J Aileen O’Sullivan (7) Br Ch g The Gurkha - Euphrasia F u43070 Star Rating HH

SAN MARTINO 1 FLAT WIN €14,750.00  HANDICAP RATING 110

66/1 HR67 Aileen O’Sullivan 8.5 19L 13th of 16 to Glor Tire 9.1 GOW 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

11/1 HR111 Aileen O’Sullivan 10.13 35L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Woodstream Lad 10.2 CLON 16 MAY hcp hdl (80-123)2m 49yds Yld

40/1 HR70 Aileen O’Sullivan 8.13 7 3/4L 10th of 19 to Nostra Casa 9.12 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld

Placed in two hurdle races from 12 NH starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Woodstream Lad when seventh of 13 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (yielding) last month.

6

WINDING RIVER

(IRE) (16) 7 11 6 (160)

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Mrs R H Lalor

J Sarah Kavanagh (4) Br B g Sageburg - Carrigeen Lonicera F 23-15-p2 (C,T) Star Rating HHH

WINDING RIVER 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00  HANDICAP RATING 107

5/1 HR107 P.T. Enright 11.12 (CP) (TS) 16L 2nd to Golden Temple 11.1 DWNP 24 MAY 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 185yds Gd 8/1 HR108 P.T. Enright 11.13 (TS) p.u. in race won by Cloudy Fountain 9.9 THU 16 MAR 11rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 6f 193yds Hvy

11/1 HR108 R.J. Condon 9.13 (TS) 4 1/2L 5th of 16 to Prince Zaltar (FR) 9.13 KILL 15 MAY 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 16l by Golden Temple when second of 15 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good) last month.

O Rockview Racing Syndicate

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Miss Madeline Burns

J Miss S A Carter (7) Br B g Fast Company - Lady’s Locket F 23241p- Star

ROOM TO ROAM 2 FLAT WINS €15,715.00 2 N.H. WINS €12,696.50 HANDICAP

104 14/1 HR110 Thomas Reilly 11.6 (BK) p.u. in race won by Bonnie Kellie 11.7 CLON 26 OCT 23 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 156yds Hvy 13/2 HR102 Thomas Reilly 11.7 (BK) won 13L 4 3/4L from Agirlcalledchloe 10.3 and Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) 10.0 SLGO 27 SEP 23 9rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f 47yds Sft

6/1 HR102 B.W. Harvey 11.6 (BK) 1 1/4L 6 1/2L 4th to C’est Quelqu’un (FR) 11.8 and Some Dove 11.9 D/H first DWNP 15 SEP 23 8rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Sft

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 5 out when 14-1 at Clonmel over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Bonnie Kellie in October last year on his latest outing.

O E Duggan

T Patrick J F Hassett, Clare

B Eamonn Duggan

J Caragh Monaghan (7) Br B g Laverock - Verney Roe F 257-879 (CPiece)

Star Rating HH SIMPLETWISTOFFAITH

HANDICAP RATING 104 7/1 HR106 D. Meyler 11.11 20L 9th of 10 to Missus Beeton 11.3 LIM 30 MAY hcp hdl (80109)2m 3f Gd/Yld

66/1 HR107 D. Meyler 11.8 9 3/4L 7th of 17 to Anyway (GER) 11.2 CK 11 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 28/1 HR109 A.P. Kelly 10.11 27L 8th of 9 to The Busy Fool 11.7 TIPP 23 APR hcp hdl (80-123)2m Yld

Placed in a hurdle race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Missus Beeton when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

9 MISSUS BEETON (IRE) (10) 6 11 1 (155)

O John Clarke & Kieran Corrigan

T Shane Nolan, Kildare

B J Clarke

J Miss G Benson (4) Br B f Mamool - Sli Eile F 329-461 Star Rating HHHHH MISSUS BEETON 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00  HANDICAP RATING 102

11/2 HR98 S. Fitzgerald 11.3 won 3/4L 1/2L from Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 12.0 and The Mass Path 10.13 LIM 30 MAY 10rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f Gd/Yld

6/1 HR98 T.P. Harney 11.10 9 3/4L 6th of 16 to Monty’s Way 11.2 BAL 7 MAY hcp hdl (80102)2m 172yds Gd/Yld

9/1 HR98 S. Fitzgerald 11.3 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Club Manager (GB) 11.1 BELW 24 APR 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f Gd/Yld

A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Phoenix Cowboy by 3/4l.

O Martin McLoughlin & Adrian Murray & Anthony F McLoughlin & Sean Coyne

T Adrian Murray, Westmeath

B Marshall Watson

J Miss S Doyle (7) Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Rockabilly F 27-887-2 Star Rating HHH

SARGENT LIGHTFOOT 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00  HANDICAP RATING 102

12/1

HR109 S.W. Flanagan 10.5 hd 2nd to The Dasher Conway 11.5 KILB 17 MAY 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Gd

17/2 HR106 S.W. Flanagan 11.11 30L 7th of 10 to Paidi’s Passion 11.2 DWNP 28 AUG 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 160yds Gd

33/1 HR107 D.F. O’Regan 11.12 (H) 23L 8th of 15fn, 19rn to Neveradullmoment 11.5 GAL 31 JUL 23 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 142yds Sft

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f on good ground Beaten a head by The Dasher Conway when second of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) last month.

11

DOWN AROUND (IRE) (40) 7

O GVD Syndicate/R Dooly

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Noel Dooly

10 12 (152)

J Miss P Elvin (4) Br B g Sea Moon (GB) - Teoleena F 3456-5p (CPiece) Star Rating HH DOWN AROUND HANDICAP RATING 99

33/1 HR99 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Tune In A Box 10.6 here 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 93yds Yld Ciaran Gethings 11.2 (CP) 63L 5th of 6 to In d’Or (FR) 11.2 LUDLOW 21 MAR hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f 55yds Sft

5/1Fav HR100 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 12L 6th of 19fn, 22rn to Irish Envoy 11.7 here 10 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld

Placed in a hurdle race and four NH flat races from 14 starts. Pulled up at the last when 33-1 over this course and distance (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Tune In A Box in April on his latest outing.

O Nicholas O’Neill

T Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Tipperary

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

J Miss T Quail (4) Br B g Gale Force Ten (GB) - Scrumptious (GB) F 9p0-162 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH SMALLCRAFTWARNING 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00

11/2 HR95 Miss T. Quail 11.0 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Farrokh (FR) 11.5 TIPP 15 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80102)2m Gd/Yld

7/2Fav HR95 Miss T. Quail 11.7 (TS) 16L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Pana To Milan 10.13 THU 5 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 52yds Hvy

40/1 HR88 Miss T. Quail 10.7 (TS) won 2 1/2L 8L from Lake Chad 11.4 and Likable Chancer 9.13 THU 22 FEB 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 88yds Sft

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten a short head by Farrokh when second of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

13 DREAMINGS FREE (IRE) (23) 5 10 5?+2

O Mrs Janeanne O’Neill

T John F O’Neill (R), Clare

B Mr Paul O’Neill

J Ms E C Costello (7) Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ittimetogo F 806-549 Star

DREAMINGS FREE  HANDICAP RATING 92

33/1 Mr P.J. O’Neill 11.5 26L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to If You Let Me (GB) 11.12 KILB 17 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 20/1 Mr P.J. O’Neill 11.5 20L 5L 3L 4th to Coming Up Easy 11.9 LIM 11

5f Hvy 125/1 Mr P.J. O’Neill 11.1 last of 5 to Lantry Lady (FR) 10.8 GOW 17 FEB

Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind If You Let Me when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m (good - yielding) last month. 14 MUST BE DREAMING (IRE) (8) 7 10 5 (145)

O Ger Gubbins Construction Limited T G Ahern, Cork B Matthew Tynan

J Miss J Townend Br B f Canford Cliffs - Maontri

O Fortyfive Syndicate

T Brian Mortell, Limerick

B J Mernagh

J Miss L Costello (7) Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Clohass Lane (GB)

F fp3ppp- Star Rating H

DAICHEADACUIG 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00

HANDICAP RATING 87

40/1 HR90 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (BK) p.u. in race won by Glenmalure Lodge 10.12 BAL 15 SEP 23 14rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f Yld

80/1 HR93 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Bella Bliss 10.12 BAL 28 AUG 23 9rn beg.ch 2m 7f Yld

9/1 HR95 P.T. Enright 12.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Seskin Flyer 9.12 KILB 21 JUL 23 14rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f Sft

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on good and soft ground. Pulled up at the 6th when 40-1 at Ballinrobe over 2m 7f (yielding) in a chase won by Glenmalure Lodge in September last year on his latest outing. He was also engaged to run here yesterday.

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PETITE MIKE (IRE) (6)

O Gerard Gubbins

T G Ahern, Cork

B James Reeves

J Ms S C McNamara (7) Br Ch g Doyen - Back In Town F f6u13p Star Rating HH

PETITE MIKE HANDICAP RATING 83

33/1 Mr C.J. Shine 11.0 p.u. in race won by Jeremy Pass 11.3 LIST 3 JUN 15rn hnt.ch 3m Gd 16/1 Mr C.J. Shine 11.2 1L 2L 3rd to Grange Soldier 11.9 TIPP 9 MAY 10rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 80yds Yld (PtoP) 12/1 C J Shine won 3/4L 3L from Southern Point and Presenting Cody DROMAHANE 28APR-24 14r11f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Listowel over 3m (good) in a chase won by Jeremy Pass earlier this month on his latest outing.

17 BENKEI (IRE) (19)

O Exors of the Late Mrs M Rogers T H Rogers, Louth B Storm Bloodstock J Miss M Walsh (7) Br B g Galileo - Bywayofthestars (GB) F 2f-0p00 (CPiece)

16/1 HR85 Miss M. Walsh 10.11 (CP) 26L 10th of 16 to On My Bike 11.10 here 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld

33/1 HR90 Miss M. Walsh 11.2 (CP) 53L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Tankardstown Diva 11.10 DRYL 14 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f Yld

50/1 HR95 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Aodhan May 10.3 NAV 11 FEB 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Hvy

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 6f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over six years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 behind On My Bike when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month.

C,T worn by No 6. CPiece worn by No 8, No 11, No 14, No 17 TStrap worn by No 4, No 12 ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight Long Handicap - Petite Mike 9-10 (136), Benkei 9-8 (134)

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Joyeux Vivo (FR), 6/1 Costanuci, Missus Beeton, 7/1 Purse Price (GB), Smallcraftwarning, 8/1 Sargent Lightfoot, 10/1 Big Debates (FR), Winding River, Room To Roam, 12/1 Must Be Dreaming, 16/1 Simpletwistoffaith, 25/1 San Martino, Down Around, 33/1 Dreamings Free, Petite Mike, 50/1 Benkei, 66/1 Daicheadacuig 2023 - 1st Warm In Gorey 2nd Rathnaleen Kal 3rd Fancy A Cosmo (4 min. 54.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Having scored with some ease on her chase bow at Tramore last week, Purse Price must enter calculations on this switch back to hurdles. However, the Gordon Elliott-trained mare may have to play second fiddle to fellow last-time-out winner MISSUS BEETON. The six-year-old scored a shade cosily over 2m3f at Limerick and there looks to be more to come over this distance. Smallcraftwarning also arrives in good heart and completes the shortlist.

WIN: MISSUS BEETON EACH-WAY: PURSE PRICE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (99 wins from 694 runners, 14%) runs PURSE PRICE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs PURSE PRICE

Longest Travellers: MUST BE DREAMING & PETITE MIKE trained by G Ahern & BIG DEBATES trained by R Tyner - both Cork, 158 miles.

HEADGEAR EXPLAINED

Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.

BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!

VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.

CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.

EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.

HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.

NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.

TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.

3.30 The Lily & Wild Mares Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(Generously sponsored by Lily & Wild)

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Miles and Five Furlongs 147 Yards Start

O Diarmuid Horgan

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Mr H McDaid

J Conor Smithers (7) Br B f Walk In The Park - Miss Brandywell F 698-26p

ASHDALE FLYER  HANDICAP RATING 106

5/1 HR108 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 p.u. in race won by Notkeepinyagoing 11.7

hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

50/1 J.S. McGarvey 10.9 60L last of 6 to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.2

5/1 C.D Smithers 11.0 ns 2nd to Annalecka 11.7

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (soft -

in a maiden hurdle race won by Notkeepinyagoing in March on her latest outing. 2

O Mrs Diane Flanagan T E D Delany, Meath

B Mrs Deborah Hobson J Eoin Walsh Br B f Ocovango (GB) - Become Legend F 41

BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA (PtoP) 4/1 B O’Neill won nk 8L from Cherry Brave and Mahlers Dream KIRKISTOWN 09-MAR-24 6r Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/1 B O’Neill 4th to Eyes Off Annie PUNCHESTOWN 24-FEB-24 10r7f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

A winner at 4-1 in a point-to-point race at Kirkistown over 3m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing in March, beating Cherry Brave by a neck. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Bowe.

3 BUILT BY ROSSIES (IRE) (19) 5

O Alberta Capital Ltd

T Thomas Gibney, Meath

B Bloomfield Farm

J Kieren Buckley Br B f Walk In The Park - Raise The Issue F 6 Star Rating HH

BUILT BY ROSSIES

66/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 17L 6th of 16 to Fenway Park 11.12 here 21 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld

Half-sister to Bothwell Bridge, won three times in point to point races at 3m, twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 3m 1f and in a chase at 2m 4f. Finished 18l behind Fenway Park when sixth of 16 at 66-1 on her

debut here over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month.

O Mrs Orla Fahy T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B KCS Bloodstock Ltd

J Oakley Brown (5) Br B f Getaway (GER) - Cuditbelucky F 39

SUNSHINE 8/1 Mr T. Hamilton 11.11 6 3/4L 9th of 13 to Farfromnowhere 11.4 WEX 25 APR Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 14/1 J.J. Slevin 11.5 7L nk 3rd to Theatre Native 11.3 FAIR 24 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy Placed in a hurdle

O Liam Casey

T Liam Casey (R), Tipperary

B Terramount House Stud

J Alex Harvey (7) Br B f Imperial Monarch - Comebackgirl F 3p5p-41 Star Rating HHH

DAWN ESCAPE

(PtoP) 5/1 J C Barry won 4L from and Jolly D’olivate (FR) DAWSTOWN 06-MAY-24 13r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

(PtoP) 5/1 J C Barry 11L 4th to Miss Penny Copper CURRAGHMORE 20-APR-24 15r7f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 D Allen p.u. in race won by Star Walking TURTULLA 19-NOV-23 8r2f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

A winner at 5-1 in a point-to-point race at Dawstown over 3m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, dead-heating with Simple Times.

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DEAR ORLA (IRE) (56) 5 11 7 (161)

O Mary N Kilduff

T Stephen Gerard Carey (R), Kildare

B Eamonn Grainger

J Conor Clarke (7) Br B f Malinas (GER) - Dear Benefit

F 22p3

DEAR ORLA (PtoP) 4/1 D Allen 36L 3rd to Dawn Miss DROMAHANE 14-APR-24 7r4f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/4FF R James p.u. in race won by Get Off Your Phone LINGSTOWN 10-MAR-24 8r5f Mares Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 7/4 D Allen 1L 2nd to Fancy Prospect TALLOW 11-FEB-24 4r3f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy

Placed in two point-to-points from four starts. Third of 7 behind Dawn Miss beaten 36l at 4-1 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (soft - heavy) in April. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jimmy Kelly. 7

O WWFC Syndicate

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B P Dundon

J P J O’Hanlon (3) Br B f Ask (GB) - Fake Tan F 6

DONTCALL

33/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.4 25L 6th of 8 to Sansrisk (FR)

Half-sister to Endofdiscusion, won in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Sansrisk when sixth of 8 on her racecourse debut at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) last month.

O Mrs Grainne M O’Connor T Mrs Grainne M O’Connor (R), Galway B Liam Quinn

J R Deegan Br Ch

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KIPEEN LADY (IRE) (22)

O Laurence O’Brien

T R P Rath, Wexford

B Laurence O’Brien

J Ambrose McCurtin Br B f Snow Sky (GB) - Mileshouge Queen F p-pp (TStrap)

KIPEEN LADY

(PtoP) 10/1 Troy Walsh p.u. in race won by Cosimeasy STRADBALLY 18-MAY-24 16r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 10/1 D Higgins p.u. in race won by O’Grady’s Hill BORRIS HOUSE 28-APR-24 15r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 8/1 D Higgins p.u. in race won by Lady Rose Hackett (GB) BOULTA 10-DEC-23 7r5f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

Unplaced in all three starts. Pulled up when 10-1 at Stradbally over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Cosimeasy last month on her latest outing. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

11

LITTLE GREEN LADY (IRE) (161) 5

O George Moore

T P A Fahy, Carlow

B Mr George Moore

J Richard Condon (5) Br B f Doyen - The Green Lady F 070- Star

LITTLE GREEN LADY

100/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.4 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Lady Bluebird 11.4 here 31 DEC 23 Bumper 2m 2f 79yds Hvy

200/1 Mr J.H. Williamson 10.12 22L 7th of 9 to Miss Mini Bee 10.12 FAIR 16 DEC 23 Bumper 2m 30yds Hvy

40/1 Ms C.A. Walsh 10.12 60L last of 13fn, 14rn to Old Ground 11.11 CLON 11 MAY 23 Bumper 2m 54yds Sft

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Lady Bluebird when 16th of 18 on her latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m 2f (heavy) in December last year.

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MILAN DOLLAR LADY (IRE) (10) 5 11 7 (161)

O Syndicates Racing

T Peter Fahey, Kildare

B Miss Ivy Rothwell

J Jake Coen (5) Br B f Milan (GB) - Lora Lady F f98

MILAN DOLLAR LADY

125/1 Sam Ewing 11.1 39L 8th of 9 to Half A Chance 10.11 LIM 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld

66/1 B. Hayes 10.13 25L 9th of 14 to Cash The Cheque 11.7 TIPP 9 MAY mdn hdl 2m 115yds Yld 66/1 Sam Ewing 11.5 fell in race won by Mercurey (FR) 11.12 here 5 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m 161yds Sft/Hvy

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Half A Chance when eighth of 9 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

O T W Power

T Barry John Walsh (R), Wexford

B Desmond Devereux J Liam McKenna (5) Br Ch f Ocovango (GB) - Reserve The Right F fp

NANNY BETTY (PtoP) 8/1 F P Murphy p.u. in race won by Cosimeasy STRADBALLY 18-MAY-24 16r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 7/1 F P Murphy fell in race won by Bennys Jenny LOUGHANMORE 27-APR-24 11r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up when 8-1 at Stradbally over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Cosimeasy last month on her latest outing. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Walsh. 14

O Jayne McGivern T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B R J C Wilmot-Smith J Mike O’Connor (3) Br B f Workforce (GB) - Saturday Girl (GB) F 14-3

15

SMILING BESS (IRE) (31)

O Barrywhite Partnership

T Kevin Prendergast, Kildare

B Barrywhite Partnership

J Ricky Doyle Br Ch f Mount Nelson (GB) - Katie T F 407-247 Star Rating HHHH

SMILING BESS

5/2Fav J.S. McGarvey 10.13 5 3/4L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Slip Jig 10.13 TIPP 9 MAY mdn hdl 2m 115yds Yld

4/1 R.A. Doyle 11.7 3 3/4L s/hd 3/4L 4th to Lep Around 11.0 CK 31 MAR 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

11/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 5L 2nd to Instant Tendance (FR) 11.7 NAV 2 MAR 12rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from seven starts. Beaten 6l behind Slip Jig at 5-2fav when seventh of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m (yielding) last month.

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TELL ME THIS (IRE) (97) 6 11 7 (161)

O Nina Walsh T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Capel Bloodstock

J Tom Harney (7) Br B f Ask (GB) - Letthisbetheone F f-ffb-3 Star

TELL ME THIS

HHH

22/1 Mr D. McGill 11.4 1 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Magic McColgan 11.11 LEP 4 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m Hvy

100/1 P.J. Carberry 11.5 br.d in race won by Ballyburn 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn mdn

Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Third of 8 behind Magic McColgan beaten 11l at 22-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (heavy) in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Nina Walsh.

O Mrs V J Maher

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Sean Byrne

J Hugh Morgan Br B f Policy Maker - Urtheoneiwant

p

100/1 J.S. McGarvey 10.13 p.u. in race won by Only A Dollar 10.13 CLON 16

14rn mdn hdl 2m 49yds Yld

Dam won in a chase at 3m, over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m. Pulled up 2 out when 100-1 at Clonmel over 2m (yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Only A Dollar last month on her racecourse debut. 18

O Sette A Milano Syndicate

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

J Kevin Sexton Br B f Pillar Coral (GB) - Ailette (GB) F 2

TWO BECOME ONE

8/1 D.J Gilligan 10.8 1 1/2L

O Frank Reynolds T James Andrew Fahey, Laois

B Frank Reynolds

J

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WYOMING BABY (IRE) (31) 6 11 7 (161)

O One In The Barrell Syndicate

T Robert Tyner, Cork

B Maurice Stack

J John Shinnick (7) Br B f Doyen - Elea Bee F 05-pf13 (Hood) Star Rating HHH

WYOMING BABY

2/1Fav Mr R. James 11.4 (H) 6L 4L 3rd to Jasmine D’airy (FR) 11.11 TIPP 9 MAY 9rn Bumper 2m 2f Yld (PtoP) 3/1FF Derek O’Connor won 1/2L 1/2L from Keeptheoldmanout DROMAHANE 21-APR-24 16r12f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 10/1 L Burke Ott fell in race won by Worth The Walk KNOCKANARD 18-FEB-24 6r2f Mdn 3m Hvy

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Third of 9 behind Jasmine D’airy beaten 10l at 2-1jt-fav on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tipperary over 2m 2f (yielding) last month.

Hood worn by No 20 TStrap worn by No 10, No 14

Probable Starting Prices - Evens Just For Love, 9/2 Rosalys, 7/1 Cottesloe Sunshine, Two Become One, 8/1 Smiling Bess, 12/1 Ashdale Flyer, Wyoming Baby, 25/1 Birmingham Alabama, Built By Rossies, Dawn Escape, 33/1 Tell Me This, 50/1 Dear Orla, Dontcall, Jump The Burren, Westernersunrise, 66/1 Kipeen Lady, Little Green Lady, Nanny Betty, 100/1 Milan Dollar Lady, Theoneiwant

2023 - 1st Something Abouther 2nd Ginnets Girl 3rd Apples In Winter (5 min. 29.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

JUST FOR LOVE shaped like a smart prospect when making a winning debut in a Galway bumper in September last season. The Willie Mullins-trained mare looks just the type to excel now tackling hurdles on her return to action and she can take this en route to bigger things Cork third Rosalys may serve the most resistance to the selection now upped in distance, ahead of Smiling Bess, who shouldn’t be far away if producing her best form.

WIN: JUST FOR LOVE EACH-WAY:

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 672 runners, 24%) runs JUST FOR LOVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs TWO BECOME ONE Longest Traveller: WYOMING BABY trained by R Tyner, Cork, 158 miles.

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.

For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.

The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!

4.05 The John Dowling Memorial

Hurdle of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 66 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by Dowlings Pub Ballyshannon)

TO WINNER:

O Mrs E A Lawlor

T Philip Fenton, Tipperary

B Bertie Mannion

J Niall Moore (7) Br Ch g Well Chosen (GB) - Vics Star F 5p3-2-44 Star Rating HHHHH CHOSEN THYME 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 114

10/1 HR114 Niall Moore 10.3 1/2L ns 3/4L 4th to Morricone 10.0

3f 198yds Sft/Hvy

7/2 Niall Moore 11.5 nk 1 3/4L 20L 4th to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15

6f 205yds Sft

50/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.7 9L 2nd to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 CLON 7 DEC 23

14yds Hvy A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 1 1/2l behind Morricone when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in February.

2

O Charlie Keegan

JOEY

T Charlie Keegan, Tipperary B J O’Donoghue J Jake Coen (5) Br B g Palavicini (USA) - Dona Alba

F 5pff0//-0

HURRICANE JOEY

66/1 N.T. Prendergast 10.11 53L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Supersundae (FR) 10.13 BAL 7 MAY mdn hdl 2m 5f 77yds Gd/Yld

150/1 R.A. Doyle 12.0 40L 15th of 22 to Uhtred 12.0 NAAS 6 NOV 21 mdn hdl 2m Yld (PtoP) 6/1 T P Roche fell in race won by Blade Runner (FR) CURRAGHMORE 24-OCT-21 7r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Supersundae when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.

3

O Michael P Heery

T Liam P Cusack, Laois

B Derrymore House Syndicate

J R Deegan Br B g Yeats - Fore And Aft F 7

O Barstool Prophets

MR CHESTER (IRE) (7)

O Star Alliance Partnership

T Sarah Dawson, Down

B Ms Marnie Murphy

J Cian Cullinan (7) Br Ch g Conduit - Yolande F bp (Blinkers) Star Rating HH

MR CHESTER

40/1 Cian Cullinan 11.8 (H) p.u. in race won by Mr Dibbs 11.8 KILB

15yds Gd (PtoP) 15/8FF A P Fahey br.d in race won by Stage Burn STRADBALLY 19-MAY-24 15r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Mr Dibbs earlier this month on his hurdling debut. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

6

MUSKERRY ROCK (IRE) (146)

O Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn

T M F Morris, Tipperary

B Timothy Considine

J Ricky Doyle Br B g Shirocco (GER) - One Treasure F 00-9

MUSKERRY ROCK

125/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 59L last of 9fn, 10rn to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 6f 205yds Sft 200/1 R.A. Doyle 11.7 48L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.0 LEP 28 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 33/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 10.13 56L 13th of 16 to Predators Gold (FR) 11.6 here 25 APR 23 Bumper

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Slanagaibhgoleir when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January.

O William P Murphy

T William P Murphy, Carlow

B Cyril O’Hara

J Tom Harney (7) Br B g Doyen - Gorgeous Kate F p36 (TStrap)

REVOLUT NED

9/1 Mr P.A. King 11.9 (TS) 31L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Pepperpots 11.0 DWNP 24 MAY Bumper 2m 1f 165yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 D McGill 4 1/4L 3rd to Minella Sixo LOUGHREA 12-MAY-24 10r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 3/1JFF P A King p.u. in race won by Small Town Kid BALLYRAGGET 17-MAR-24 12r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Pepperpots when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) last month.

O Paul McKeon

T C A Murphy, Wexford

B John Leahy

J Liam McKenna (5) Br B g Malinas (GER) - Barradaw Gale F

O George R Williams

T Liam G O’Brien (R), Kilkenny

B G & M Williams

J Conor McNamara Br B g Notnowcato (GB) - Luas Luso

F 63p-75

SUNSHINE DIAMOND

(PtoP) 8/1 S Cavanagh 9 1/2L 5th to Clearisthewater STRADBALLY 19-MAY-24 12r10f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 8/1 S Cavanagh 30L 7th to Driscolls Hill AGHABULLOGUE 14-JAN-24 12r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 10/1 D N Nevin p.u. in race won by Twoohthree LINGSTOWN 26-NOV-23 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Finished 10l behind Clearisthewater when fifth of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Stradbally over 3m last month.

10

TOPGUN SIMMY (IRE) (23) 5

O Anthony N Durkan & B M Durkan

T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow

B E Phelan

J Paddy Hanlon (7) Br B g Doyen - Petuna F 323u-4 Star Rating HHH

TOPGUN SIMMY

8/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.4 nk 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Haveigotnewsforyou 11.4 KILB 17 MAY 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

10/11Fav Mr P. Hanlon 11.5 u.r. in race won by Longview Lady 11.7 KILB 8 SEP 23 8rn Bumper 2m 3f Gd/Yld 11/1 Mr P. Hanlon 11.3 (TS) 1 1/4L hd 3rd to My Great Mate 11.10 GAL 31 JUL 23 14rn Bumper 2m 142yds Sft

Placed in three NH flat races from five starts. Finished 6l behind Haveigotnewsforyou when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his hurdling debut at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

11

UNCLE PAT (IRE) (301)

6 11 12 (166)

O Patrick Corbett & Michael Corbett & J J Corbett & W Clancy

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Martin Kenirons

J K Callaghan (5) Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Sher’s Adamant F 1-

UNCLE PAT 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

Rating HHHH

5/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 3/4L 5 1/2L from Stagecoach Mary 11.7 and Kalanisi Flash 11.7 DWNP 13 AUG 23 8rn Bumper 2m 2f 165yds Gd/Yld

Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 5-6fav at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in August last year, beating Stagecoach Mary by 3/4l.

12

(FR) (11)

O Pimlico Racing Ireland & Mar Menor Ptrs

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Mme Christine Leenders, Mme Francoise Gondouin & S C E A STE Etienne et Gregoire Leenders

J Alex Harvey (7) Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Trotot (FR) F 02-4033 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH INNATENDUE (FR) 2 FLAT WINS €25,000.00

2/1 HR113 B.W. Harvey 11.5 (TS) 2L 12L 3rd to The Flying Spur (FR) 11.12 WEX 29 MAY 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

S.D. Bowen 11.4 (TS) 7 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Lily du Berlais (GB) 11.4 AYR 19 APR 7rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 25/1 HR116 S.D. Torrens 10.2 (CP) (TS) 28L 10th of 17fn, 19rn to Brucio (GB) 10.2 LEP 4 FEB Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 2f Sft

Successful in two NH flat races at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind The Flying Spur beaten 14l at 2-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.

13

O Liam Casey T Liam Casey (R), Tipperary

B M J Leahy & J Riordan J Aidan Kelly (5) Br Ch f Ocovango (GB) - Pink Panda (FR) F 000

STRAWBERRY DIAMOND

200/1 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (CP) 70L 15th of 16 to Fenway Park 11.12 here 21 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 134yds Gd/ Yld

200/1 S.W. Flanagan 10.13 88L last of 14 to Cash The Cheque 11.7 TIPP 9 MAY mdn hdl 2m 115yds Yld

80/1 S.W. Flanagan 10.11 48L 15th of 18 to Lady Bresil 10.11 CLON 18 APR mdn hdl 2m 76yds Sft/Hvy

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Fenway Park when 15th of 16 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month.

4f Yld

100/1 Miss A. McGuinness 11.0 41L 13th of 16fn, 17rn to Air Drop 10.13 DRYL

23 mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd/Yld

16/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.2 60L 12th of 13fn, 16rn to Arctic Fly 11.7 here 11 JUN 23 mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Antrim Coast when fifth of 19 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (yielding) in October last

Blinkers worn by No 5. CPiece worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 7, No 12.

Probable

Starting Prices - 10/11 Uncle Pat, 9/2 Innatendue (FR), 5/1 Lightkeeper, 6/1 Chosen Thyme, 8/1 Topgun Simmy, 16/1 Stay Gold, 50/1 John Storey, Revolut Ned, Sunshine Diamond, 66/1 Hurricane Joey, Mr Chester, 100/1 Muskerry Rock, Strawberry Diamond, Summertime Romance (GB)

2023 - 1st Easy Fella 2nd Champagnesocialist 3rd Getaway Charlie (5 min. 44.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Uncle Pat displayed a willing attitude when making a successful start to his racing career with a triumph in a NH Flat race at Downpatrick in August last year Willie Mullins’ gelding is sure to prove popular now facing obstacles for the first time, but the experienced CHOSEN THYME edges the verdict. The seven-year-old looks well worth another go at a longer distance after his staying-on fourth over 2m4f here in February and he was only beaten a length a quarter that day. Innatendue and Lightkeeper are also noted.

WIN: CHOSEN THYME

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: UNCLE PAT

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 672 runners, 24%)

runs UNCLE PAT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%)

runs LIGHTKEEPER

Longest Travellers: STRAWBERRY DIAMOND trained by L Casey, MUSKERRY ROCK trained by M F Morris, CHOSEN THYME trained by P Fenton - all Tipperary, 98 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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All races of less than 5 runners – win only

All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2

All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3

Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3

Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4

O Room For One More Syndicate T C A Murphy, Wexford B Mr H Fowler J Richard Condon (5) Br B g Shantou (USA) - Another Tempest F u4ppp-7 (TStrap) Star

80/1 HR123 R.J. Condon 11.4 (TS) 15L 7th of 14fn, 15rn

2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld

100/1 HR125 B. Hayes 10.6 p.u. in race won by Gaoth Chuil 9.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Hvy

17/2 HR123 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Battle Of Mirbat 10.9 WEX 20 JUN 23 8rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 70yds Gd

He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 16l behind Uhtred at 80-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.

3

EVERGLOW (GB) (176) 9 11

O Blacks & Blue Syndicate T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath B Fawley House Stud

J Kieren Buckley Br Br g Presenting (GB) - Cent Prime (GB) F 4f6658- (C,T) Star Rating HHH

EVERGLOW (GB) 2 N.H. WINS €15,974.10 HANDICAP RATING 118

16/1 HR123 L.A. McKenna 11.2 (BK) (TS) 77L last of 8fn, 9rn to Emancipator 10.4 FAIR 16 DEC 23 hcp chse 3m 68yds Hvy 22/1 HR124 S.W. Flanagan 10.5 (CP) (TS) 23L 5th of 8fn, 18rn to Street Value 10.6 FAIR 3 DEC 23 Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 5f 130yds Sft

16/1 HR126 Sam Ewing 10.6 (CP) 36L 6th of 9fn, 14rn to Sir Bob 10.2 CK 5 NOV 23 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Sft

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 6f and 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Emancipator when eighth of 9 in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.

4

DONKEY YEARS (IRE) (23) 10 11 6 (160)

O John P McManus T E McNamara, Limerick B John O’Dwyer

J Conor McNamara Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Misty Heather F u-pp0-43 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH DONKEY YEARS 3 N.H. WINS €43,673.00 C HANDICAP RATING 117

13/2 HR116 C.P. McNamara 10.6 (TS) 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.3 KILB 17 MAY 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Gd

25/1 HR116 C.P. McNamara 12.0 (TS) 1/2L 3 1/4L 1L 4th to Mossy Fen 11.7 WEX 25 APR 8rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m Gd/Yld

50/1 HR132 C.P. McNamara 11.0 (CP) (TS) 84L last of 11fn, 15rn to Tullybeg 10.8 BAL 29 MAY 23 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f Gd

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 11 behind Bardenstown Lad beaten 3l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 3m (good) last month.

5

MISTER BEETON (IRE) (39)

O John Clarke

T Shane Nolan, Kildare

B J Clarke

J Shane Fitzgerald Br B g Mamool - Sli Eile

F 512p-09 (CPiece)

Star Rating HHH

MISTER BEETON 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00 C HANDICAP RATING 116

50/1 HR117 P.T. Smithers 11.5 (CP) 16L 9th of 21fn, 23rn to Harsh (GB) 11.5 here 1 MAY hcp hdl (95-123)2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld

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

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good and good - yielding ground Beaten 17l behind Harsh at 50-1 when 9th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.

BELLA BLISS (IRE) (17)

O Claire Wylie & Mark Devlin

T John C McConnell, Meath

B William Mangan

J Alex Harvey (7) Br B f Getaway (GER) - Izabelle Amie F 0-05342 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH

BELLA BLISS 5 N.H. WINS €39,364.40

HANDICAP RATING 111

7/2 HR112 S.D. Torrens 11.2 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Hurricane Georgie 10.11 LIM 23 MAY 5rn chse 2m 3f 160yds Gd

B. Hayes 11.4 (TS) s/hd 7L 3L 4th to Jacks Parrot (FR) 10.10 PERTH 26 APR 10rn hcp chse (0125)2m 7f 180yds Sft

15/2 HR113 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 (TS) nk 4L 3rd to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.8 LIM 19 APR 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 3m 120yds Sft/Hvy

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 3/4l by Hurricane Georgie when second of 5 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 4f (good) last month.

O Joe & Danny Byrne Partnership T Gordon Elliott, Meath B M & K O’Riordan

J Carl Millar (7) Br B f Mamool - Qeasy (GB) F 2197-46 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH

GINNETS GIRL 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING 111

15/2 J.C. Gainford 11.5 20L 6th of 8 to Sea Music 11.12 KILB 2 JUN beg.ch 2m 4f 80yds Gd 6/1 HR113 J.C. Gainford 11.7 1 1/2L 21L 13L 4th to Game And Glory 10.2 BAL 19 APR 6rn hcp hdl 2m 6f 91yds Sft

20/1 HR115 Sam Ewing 10.13 30L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Dorking Cock 10.13 NAV 19 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f Sft/Hvy

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 3m 1f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Sea Music when sixth of 8 on her chase debut at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

O Alberta Capital Ltd T Thomas Gibney, Meath B Rowland Crellin

J Oakley Brown (5) Br B f Walk In The Park - Belle Brook F 561-0 Star Rating HH

MEYO (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,965.00 HANDICAP RATING 111

33/1 HR111 S.D. Torrens 10.0 96L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Noble Birth (GB) 9.11 NAAS 25 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 147yds Sft

12/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 won 6 1/2L nk from Just Three 11.5 and Atacanter 11.12 LIST 17 SEP 23 12rn mdn hdl 3m Gd

100/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 31L 6th of 14fn, 16rn to High Class Hero (GB) 11.12 GAL 2 AUG 23 mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd/Yld

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Noble Birth when 12th of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 7f (soft) in February.

O Rory F Larkin T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny B Richard Fitzgerald

J Sarah Kavanagh (7) Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Bonmahon Charm F 0p-7p18 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHH IT COULD BE YOU 4 N.H. WINS €32,155.00 HANDICAP RATING 108 7/2 HR109 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 (BK) 34L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Natural Look 11.6

3f Gd 11/4Fav HR104 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 (BK) (TS) won 5 1/2L 9L from Jupiter Rock 10.1 and Dromineer Smurphy 10.3 CLON 18 APR 10rn hdl 2m 2f 152yds Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR107 P.K. Donovan 10.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by Falco Blitz 11.12 LIM 10 MAR 8rn hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Natural Look when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a claiming hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

10 DORANS LAW (IRE) (19)

O T J Doran

T Michael Hourigan, Limerick

B Mr T Doran

J Kevin Sexton Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Inch Sunset

F 0358-32

DORANS LAW HANDICAP RATING 106

6/1

Star Rating HHHH

HR104 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.3 6 1/2L 2nd to All For Rachel 11.6 here 21 MAY 11rn hcp hdl (80116)2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld

10/1 HR105 J.P. Shinnick 10.11 10L 18L 3rd to Supersundae (FR) 10.13 BAL 7 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 77yds Gd/Yld

100/1 R.P. Treacy 11.12 37L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Mahon’s Way 11.12 NAAS 12 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft

Placed in three hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 7l by All For Rachel when second of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month.

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SO THEY TELL ME (IRE) (46)

O John P McManus

T Padraig Roche, Kildare

B Mrs Noreen McManus

J Aidan Kelly (5) Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Speckled Wood

5 10 9 (149)

F 835-0 (Hood) Star Rating HHH

SO THEY TELL ME  HANDICAP RATING 106

4/1Fav HR106 M.P. Walsh 11.11 (H) 34L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Club Manager (GB) 11.1 BELW 24 APR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f Gd/Yld

18/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (H) 30L 5th of 18fn, 22rn to It’s For Me (FR) 11.12 here 16 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 107yds Sft

16/1 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (H) 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.0 LIM 21 OCT 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Well beaten at 4-1jt-fav behind Club Manager when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in April.

O Kenneth James Farmer

T Anthony McCann, Monaghan

B John Yarr J Jake Coen (5) Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Je T’Adore F 0660-40 (B,T)

VOYAGER 1

€5,900.00 1 N.H.

€5,900.00

100/1 HR62 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.10 (BK) (TS) 29L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Wrecking Ball Paul 11.2 DUN 1 MAR hcp 2m Std 33/1 HR109 J. Coen 10.3 (BK) (TS) 25L 18L 5L 4th to Robinstown 11.1 LIM 30 JAN 8rn hdl 2m 5f Hvy 16/1 HR65 Sam Ewing 10.2 (CP) 23L 12th of 13 to Honketonk Angel 8.8 DUN 29 NOV 23 hcp (47-65)2m Std

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Robinstown when fourth of 8 on his latest NH outing in a claiming hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) in January. 13

O T B Conroy T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B Tim Conroy J Philip Donovan (5) Br B f Milan (GB) - Stashedaway F 36-4244 Star Rating HHH

MILANAWAY  HANDICAP RATING 102

6/1 HR102 D. King 10.13 4 1/4L 4 1/2L 19L 4th to Littlebiggie 10.8 KILL 13 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Gd/Yld

9/1 HR102 D. King 11.7 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Kiltealy Park 11.7 WEX 25 APR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Gd/Yld

5/1 HR102 D. King 10.13 5L 2nd to Lady Bluebird 11.0 DRYL 14 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 170yds Yld

Placed in three hurdle races from 12 starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Littlebiggie when fourth of 16 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.

14 OUNCE OF GOLD (IRE) (180) 7 10 0 (140)

O Richard Brady

T P A Fahy, Carlow

B Miss Philippa Baird J Gavin Brouder (5) Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Golden Mole F 0852pp- Star Rating HHH OUNCE OF GOLD

HANDICAP RATING 97

50/1 HR100 Sarah Kavanagh 11.5 p.u. in race won by Duffys Getaway 11.1 here 12 DEC 23 22rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 194yds Hvy

16/1 HR101 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.3 p.u. in race won by Dorans River 11.1 BAL 15 SEP 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 5f 181yds Yld

40/1 HR95 P.J. Carberry 10.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Mister Beeton 10.10 here 11 JUN 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 140yds Gd/Yld

Placed in a hurdle race from ten starts. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 here over 3m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Duffys Getaway in December last year on his latest outing.

O Declan A Reilly

T Thomas Gibney, Meath

B Cathal Ennis

J Mike O’Connor (3) Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Cozzene (FR) F p6542p

MISS VIVACIOUS HANDICAP RATING 95

14/1

Star Rating HHH

HR95 K.E Buckley 11.7 p.u. in race won by Solly Attwell 11.7 TIPP 15 MAY 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd/Yld

16/1

HR92 M.P. O’Connor 11.10 5L 2nd to Captain Jimmy 11.0 BAL 19 APR 11rn hcp hdl (8095)2m 6f 91yds Sft

125/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 4 1/4L nk 11L 4th to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 NAV 23 MAR 4rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 150yds Hvy

Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Pulled up 2 out when 14-1 at Tipperary over 3m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Solly Attwell last month on her latest outing. She was also engaged to run here yesterday.

B,T worn by No 12 Blinkers worn by No 9. C,T worn by No 3

CPiece worn by No 5, No 7. Hood worn by No 11 TStrap worn by No 2, No 4, No 6. Long Handicap - Miss Vivacious 9-12 (138)

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Donkey Years, 5/1 Bella Bliss, 6/1 Dorans Law, 7/1 Milanaway, 8/1 Barry Lyndon, So They Tell Me, 10/1 Ginnets Girl, 12/1 It Could Be You, 14/1 Miss Vivacious, 16/1 Aldo The Apache, Mister Beeton, 20/1 Everglow (GB), 33/1 Ounce Of Gold, 50/1 Meyo (GB), Dark Voyager 2023 - 1st Mister Beeton 2nd Ounce Of Gold 3rd Country Queen (5 min. 49.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

BELLA BLISS possibly made her bid for glory a fraction too soon when she was overhauled near the finish over an extended 2m3f at Limerick 17 days ago and, with this longer trip very much in her favour, the John McConnell-trained could be hard to reel in this time, especially with Alex Harvey’s 7lb claim boosting her chance at the weights. Dorans Law is open to improvement now he tries a longer distance, while Donkey Years also rates a key player from a competitive mark in comparison to his chase rating.

WIN: BELLA BLISS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: DORANS LAW

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (99 wins from 694 runners, 14%) runs GINNETS GIRL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs GINNETS GIRL

Longest Travellers: DONKEY YEARS trained by E Mcnamara & DORANS LAW trained by M Hourigan, Limerick - both 108 miles.

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O J P Walsh

T Barry John Walsh (R), Wexford

B Barry Walsh

J Mr B J Walsh (7) Br B f Policy Maker - Toberlownagh Lady F pf6p71 Star Rating HHHH PEPPERPOTS 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

100/1 Mr B.J. Walsh 11.0 won 2 1/4L 9 1/2L from Mrs Mc Go 11.0 and Chef’s Kiss 11.1 DWNP 24 MAY 11rn Bumper 2m 1f 165yds Gd 50/1 Mr B.J. Walsh 11.4 29L 7th of 9 to Jasmine D’airy (FR) 11.11 TIPP 9 MAY Bumper 2m 2f Yld (PtoP) 8/1 B J Walsh p.u. in race won by Kalo Athena TATTERSALLS 21-APR-24 9r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

A winner at 100-1 in a NH flat race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Mrs Mc Go by 2 1/4l. 3

O David L’Estrange T J P Dempsey, Kildare B M Gheorghe Codre J Mr F Maguire Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Eau Perlee (FR) F 625-351 Star Rating HHHH

SANSRISK (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

13/8 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 (CP) won 2 1/2L 6 1/2L from Ellen Kelly 11.11 and Katie’s Casper 11.4 DWNP 10 MAY 8rn Bumper 2m 1f 160yds Gd

9/2 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 3 3/4L 5th of 13 to Farfromnowhere 11.4 WEX 25 APR Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 9/2 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.4 3 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.8 NAAS 10 MAR 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 116yds Sft A winner at 13-8 in a NH flat race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Ellen Kelly by 2 1/2l.

ARUNTOTHEQUEEN (IRE) (25)

O J P O’Flaherty & Mark E Phelan

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Mary M Brennan

J Conor Smithers (7) Br B Br f Milan (GB) - Burn And Turn F 0-2 Star Rating HHHH

ARUNTOTHEQUEEN

18/1 C.D Smithers 10.7 1/2L 2nd to Ballygunner Castle 12.0 TIPP 15 MAY 12rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 9/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.10 20L 11th of 16 to Predators Gold (FR) 11.6 here 25 APR 23 Bumper 2m 100yds Yld/Sft

Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 1/2l by Ballygunner Castle when second of 12 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) last month. 6

DOLLY’S CALL (IRE) (-)

O David Fowler

T C Byrnes, Limerick

B Sean Connolly

J Mr A D Bustin (7) Br B f Yeats - Last Call F Star Rating

O Mrs Kathleen Smyth

T Anthony McCann, Monaghan

B Mrs M Brophy

J Mr D O’Connor Br B f Getaway (GER) - Voler La Vedette F 000-535 (Hood) Star

11/4Fav Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 20L 5th of 11 to Long Gone 11.11 LIM 30 MAY Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld

16/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.4 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Withabitofluk (GB) 11.9 BELW 24 APR 8rn Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld

50/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 (H) 17L 5th of 12 to Maughreen 11.11 here 15 JAN Bumper 2m 37yds Sft

Placed in a NH flat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 11-4fav behind Long Gone when fifth of 11 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Limerick over 2m (good - yielding) last month. 8 INTO THE UNKNOWN (IRE)

O Mrs D F O’Rourke

T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

J Paddy Hanlon (7) Br B Br f Sea The Stars - Galactic Heroine (GB) F 05- Star Rating HHH

200/1 Mr P. Hanlon 11.0 27L 5th of 6 to Jet Setting Jim 11.9 CLON 28 SEP 23 Bumper 2m 176yds Sft 50/1 Mr P. Hanlon 11.4 42L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Friends 11.11 WEX 7 JUL 23 Bumper 2m 4f 150yds Gd/Yld

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Jet Setting Jim when fifth of 6 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) in September last year.

O James Finegan

T Hugh Paul Finegan (R), Meath

B Joseph Sheahan

J Mr E Finegan (7) Br B f Leading Light - Andreas Pride F u

LIGHT HER UP (PtoP) 10/1 E Finegan u.r. in race won by Eyes Off Annie PUNCHESTOWN 24-FEB-24 10r7f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

Unseated rider when 10-1 here over 3m (soft - heavy) in a point-to-point race won by Eyes Off Annie in February on her racecourse debut.

O Michael F Carroll

T Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R), Tipperary

B Sesenta Ltd

J Mr J L Gleeson (5) Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Sesenta F 88 (Hood) Star Rating HH

PARGA DIAMOND

22/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.8 34L 8th of 11 to Long Gone

40/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 (H) 11L 8th of 16 to Sorrentino 12.0

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Long Gone when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Limerick over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

11

O Richard Martin Ahern

T Daniel William O’Sullivan, Cork

B Richard Ahern

J Mr E P O’Brien (5) Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Penelope Star (GER) F 339-33 Star Rating HHH

PENELOPE’S CHARM

33/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.4 5 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.11 FAIR 30 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m Hvy

13/2 Sam Ewing 11.7 8L 11L 3rd

Placed in a hurdle

O Mrs Brenda Byrne

T Sean Byrne, Kildare

B Billy Yorke

J Mr T Hamilton Br B f Sageburg - Uppertown Misty

F Star Rating HH

Full sister to Marelly, won twice over hurdles at 2m. Others are preferred as she makes her first appearance today. 16 YEAHGOONSO HONEY (IRE) (22) 5 11 4 (158)

O Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

T Mrs Grainne M O’Connor (R), Galway

B Katie McCarthy

J Miss C F MacMahon (7) Br Ch f Hillstar (GB) - Knappogue Honey F p Star Rating HH

YEAHGOONSO HONEY (PtoP) 5/1 E Mahon p.u. in race won by Cosimeasy STRADBALLY 18-MAY-24 16r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd

Half-sister to Man Of Steel, won eight point to point races between 3m and 4m, seven times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 3f and three times in NH flat races at 2m. Pulled up at Stradbally over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Cosimeasy last month.

Hood worn by No. 7, No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Sansrisk (FR), 3/1 Fillusin, 11/2 Penelope’s Charm, 6/1 Florance, 7/1 Aruntothequeen, 8/1 Pepperpots, 14/1 Dolly’s Call, 16/1 Youre A Derry Girl, Savante, 25/1 The Road Not Taken, Turn Of Abbey, 33/1 Upper Church, 50/1 Into The Unknown, Light Her Up, Parga Diamond, Yeahgoonso Honey 2023 - 1st Four Clean Aces 2nd Final Decision (GB) 3rd Dorset Lady (3 min. 50 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

FILLUSIN handed Hannah Smullen a day to remember with her first winner under Rules when they teamed up to score in a similar race at Tramore nine days ago and can follow up under a penalty here. Fellow previous winners Sansrisk and Pepperpots also command respect but Aruntothequeen showed ability when a close second at Tipperary last month and may emerge as a bigger threat to the selection, given that was a marked improvement from her debut run here last April

WIN: FILLUSIN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: SANSRISK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (99 wins from 694 runners, 14%) runs FILLUSIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs FILLUSIN

Longest Traveller: PENELOPE’S CHARM trained by D W O’Sullivan, Cork, 158 miles. YOU MUST

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.10p.m. The Thank You Tom Maguire From All At Punchestown Hurdle of €17,000

Tom Maguire will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030) Second will receive €3,400 Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850 Fifth will receive €510 Sixth will receive €340 Ahurdleforfouryearsoldandupwardsthathavenotwonmorethanonehurdlerace since1stMay 2022 About2miles3furlongs49yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - (to count from 1st May, 2022) Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Allowance - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2024 allowed 4lb Riders: ConfinedtoProfessional&ClaimingProfessionalRiders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding inthisrace) Speedsensingequipmentwillbeusedinthisrace.Valuetowinner:€10030;Second:€3400;Third:€1700;Fourth:€850;Fifth:€510;Sixth:€340 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 1.45p.m. The Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Steeplechase of €16,000

The Ryan Family will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440) Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one steeplechase and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade1orGrade2weight-for-agesteeplechase About3miles80yards.€144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra. Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than15winnersunderanyN.H.Rulesfrom30thApril,2023to4thMay,2024inclusive.(QualifiedRidersareexcludedfromridinginthisrace) Speedsensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €9440; Second: €3200; Third: €1600; Fourth: €800; Fifth: €480; Sixth: €320 SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 2.20p.m. The Punchestown Handicap Steeplechase of €22,000 Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980) Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 4 furlongs 55 yards. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive.(QualifiedRidersareexcludedfromridinginthisrace). Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Weights raised by 2lbs. Handicaps calculated 4th June. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 2.55p.m. The Cheers To The Punchestown Women Ladies Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 Punchestown Racecourse will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race (A race in the 2024/2025 Irish Lady Riders National Hunt Series) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 49 yards. €103.50 to enter €11.50 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 5th June). 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in hurdle races issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 5th June). 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ‘’C’’ Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in hurdle races against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race Allowances - (up to and including 5th June and which are not cumulative) Riders who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed 7lb; Riders who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed 4lb; Riders who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicapscalculated4thJune Speedsensingequipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 3.30p.m. The Lily & Wild Mares Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 Lily & Wild will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by Lily & Wild) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250 A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 5 furlongs 147 yards. €112.50 to enter €12.50 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Riders: ConfinedtoProfessional&ClaimingProfessionalRiderswhohavenotriddenmorethan15winnersunderanyN.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). (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). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 4.05p.m. The John Dowling Memorial Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 Dowlings Of Ballyshannon will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race (Generously sponsored by Dowlings Pub Ballyshannon) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250 Ahurdleforfiveyearsoldandupwards,maidensatstarting.About2miles7furlongs66 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 4.40p.m. The K-Mech Mechanical Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 K-Mech Mechanical will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race (Generously sponsored by K-Mech Mechanical) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 7 furlongs 66 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 4th June Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 5.15p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €12,000

The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080) Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 125 yards. €108 to enter €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a National Hunt Flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 5th June) may also ride in this race (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.FilliesBonusSchemeandhasnotpreviouslywonabonuspayment).Speedsensingequipmentwillbeusedinthisrace.Valuetowinner:€7080;Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE