Punchestown Racecard - Saturday 23rd November

OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

SATURDAY 23RD & SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

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

SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 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 Justice Tony Hunt

Mr J. Byrne

Mr C.J. O’Reilly

Mr J. M. McGrath

Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course:

Clerk of the Scales:

Starter:

Assistant Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Mr B. Sheridan

Mr P.L. Malone

Mr J.R. Banahan

Mr Mr D. Cullen

Mr. A.L. McKeever

Mr A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr C.J. Sweeney & Mr P. Deegan

Medical Officer:

Veterinary Officer:

Dr P. Houlihan

Dr L. Ferguson M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

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

Security Officer:

Mr D. Buckey

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

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

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr. K. McConnell (Stableyard)

Mr H. Dillon (Racetrack)

DOCTOR

Dr. G. Fay

RACECOURSE FARRIER:

Mr Eamon Behan

No card authentic unless signed.

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Racegoers,

On behalf of the Punchestown team I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all on day one of the 2024 Punchestown Premiere Weekend We have renamed and rebranded these two special days as the stars of Irish jump racing take centre stage for their seasonal debuts.

Without our generous sponsors we would not be in a position to offer over €600,000 in prize money which in turn attracts the very best racing talent. To this end a sincere thank you to; Albert Bartlett, Boodles, Conway Piling, Mervyn Gray Construction, Ryans Cleaning, Sebden Steel, Total Event Rental and a very special mention to title sponsors, Unibet. Ed Nicholson and the Unibet team have been great supporters of Punchestown through the years and we are delighted to have them here this weekend

Today marks the first qualifier of the recently launched Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series. This initiative was trialled last season as the Full Circle Series and offers horses in the 0 – 120 region an opportunity to compete on the biggest stage for great prize money. Thank you to Ronnie Bartlett and the Albert Bartlett team who recognised its potential and have come onboard to enhance and bring the series to the next level. We now have twelve qualifiers across England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The €100,000 final will take place on day one of the 2025 Punchestown Festival.

We must also thank Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital for their input across the 2024 Premiere Weekend Anglesey Lodge are an integral part of the veterinary team here at Punchestown and that is something that we value deeply The welfare of the horses is always at the forefront at Punchestown. Today Anglesey Lodge go one step further by sponsoring the stable staff refreshments to care for those who care for the horses. Thank you.

People make Punchestown and we encourage you to visit The Loft Bar on the first floor of the grandstand after racing for live music by Evolution. Happy to welcome some of our regular exhibitors back for a spot of festive shopping in the pavilion at the entrance. For the younger race goers, The Playroom is in action with face painting and games. This is located next to the horse walk so grab a coffee and take a break! Last but not least, there is a FREE trip to Lapland up for grabs. Be sure to get your “Golden Ticket” and pop it in the Punchestown post box to lodge your entry!

Remember, we do it all again tomorrow where the feature €150,000 Gr1 John Durkan Chase takes place. Gates from 10.00am.

Finally, a sincere and heartfelt thank you to you our customer. We really do appreciate your support and wish you an enjoyable race day with a few winners!

Tip of the day, the best gift for that special or indeed difficult-to-buy-for someone is covered with our 2025 Punchestown Club Membership, gift vouchers and Punchestown Festival 2025 tickets are on-sale in the main entrance building and on punchestown.com.

Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

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

O Declan Landy

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Arthur Fennelly

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

F 221p-31

Star Rating HHHH

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

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

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

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

5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft

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

KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM

1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)

2. SADDLE CLOTH

3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH

4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN

5. AGE

6. ST

7. LB

8. 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

ABOUT TOWN

ABANDONMENT

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

BINOCULAR HIRE

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

BOTTLE & GLASS

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

CASH FACILITIES

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

CLOAK ROOM

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

EVACUATION

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

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

MEDICAL CENTRE

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

TRANSPORT

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

REFUSAL & REMOVAL

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

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

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

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

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

Total Event Rental)

2m 90yds Yld/Sft

66/1 L.T McAteer 9.8 19L 14th of 18 to Belfrina 9.3 CUR 29 SEP mdn 1m 2f Gd

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 5l behind Space Warrior when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month.

O Alan Gray & Michael Troy Partnership T David Kenneth Budds, Waterford

B Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc

Br B g Awtaad - Miss Topsy Turvy

J Carl Millar (5) F 950 (TStrap)

Star Rating H BOOLA TIMES

150/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 22L 13th of 19 to Jetara 9.8 CUR 3 NOV mdn 1m 4f Yld

66/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 21L 5th of 7 to Soul Of Spain 9.8 THU 10 OCT mdn 2m 89yds Gd

66/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 13L 9th of 11 to Emphasis 9.5 KILL 15 JUL mdn 1m 3f 73yds Gd/Frm

Well beaten at 150-1 behind Jetara when 13th of 19 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

O Molly & Paul Willis Racing T E Buckley (R), Meath B J S Bolger

Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Messerschmitt when 10th of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Galway over 2m (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time.

O Dan Kiely

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

Br B Gr g Dark Angel - Grande Bleue

J Conor Smithers (7) F 262220 Star Rating HHH

DARK VIPER (GB)

5/1Fav HR66 K.G. Kennedy 8.1 (CP) 11L 16th of 26 to Engines On 8.0 CUR 3 NOV Ext hcp 7f Yld

7/2 HR66 S. Foley 9.13 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Redemptive Power 9.4 DUN 30 OCT 14rn 1m Std 9/1 HR65 S. Foley 10.0 (CP) 2 3/4L 2nd to Purring Along 8.12 CUR 17 OCT 27rn hcp (47-65)7f Yld

Beaten 12l behind Engines On at 5-1fav when 16th of 26 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (yieldingsoft) earlier this month.

O D Joyce

T R Donohoe, Kilkenny

B Barronstown Stud

Br B g Churchill - Street Princess

J Michael O’Sullivan F 2340p Star Rating H INFATUATOR

28/1 R. Deegan 10.12 p.u. in race won by Action Plan 10.12 here 15 OCT 7rn hdl 1m 7f 185yds Gd 50/1 Mr T. Walsh 10.8 29L 13th of 18 to Shoda 10.10 GAL 31 JUL mdn 1m 4f 43yds Yld Kevin Stott 9.4 3/4L 3 3/4L 1L 4th to Dambuster (GB) 9.11 BEVERLEY 25 APR 6rn 1m 1f 207yds

Pulled up at the 4th when 28-1 here over 2m (good) in a

O Matt Fitzgerald

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mme Nicole Capelli Dambrine, Mme

& Mme Aurore Capelli Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Tolkiyen (FR) J Darragh O’Keeffe F

Finished 8l behind Willy De Houelle when fourth of 13 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Compiegne over 2m (heavy) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D Windrif in France.

O DKCR 2 Partnership

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B E A R L Haras D’Enkie

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Nile Breeze (FR)

J Sean Flanagan F Star Rating HH

SLURRICANE (IRE) (21)

O Eleanora Kennedy

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Sheikhakan

J Tom Harney (7) F 584332 Star Rating HHHH

SLURRICANE 1 FLAT WIN €7,080.00

11/2 T.P. Harney 10.5 3 1/4L 2nd to Prairie Angel 10.11 DRYL 2 NOV 7rn hdl 2m 190yds Gd/Yld 5/4Fav T.P. Harney 10.5 1 3/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Action Plan 10.12 here 15 OCT 7rn hdl 1m 7f 185yds Gd 9/1 HR77 W.J. Lee 9.3 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Granite Bay (GB) 9.4 LIST 24 SEP 9rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Yld

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts, also won a flat race in May. Beaten 3 1/2l by Prairie Angel when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month.

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YOU DONE WELL (IRE) (49)

O Kieran Purcell

T Kieran Purcell, Kilkenny

B Mr Michael Burke

Br Ch g Decorated Knight (GB) - Secret Quest (GB)

J Hugh Morgan F 78-5772 Star Rating HHH YOU DONE WELL

50/1 D.J Gilligan 11.0 nk 2nd to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW 5 OCT 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 12/1 HR60 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 15L 7th of 9 to Granite Bay (GB) 9.12 ROS 20 MAY hcp (47-75)1m 4f 14yds Gd 18/1

HR62 C. Horgan 8.13 6 3/4L 7th of 10 to Granite Bay (GB) 9.11 CK 10 MAY hcp (47-70)1m 2f 40yds Gd

Beaten a neck by Solar Falcon when second of 15 at 50-1 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (good) last month.

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CHARTWELL’S LADY (GB) (18)

O Alan E Smith

T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath

B Mrs A Cantillon & Mrs E McStay

Br B f Churchill - Rachel Zane

J Patrick M O’Brien (7) F 245456

CHARTWELL’S LADY (GB)

50/1 P.M. O’Brien 10.0 12L 6th of 12 to Space Warrior 11.0 FAIR 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Gd 22/1

P.M. O’Brien 9.12 67L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Action Plan 10.12 here 15 OCT hdl 1m 7f 185yds Gd Tom Marquand 9.9 (BK) 3 1/4L ns 14L 4th to Miss Dubai (GB) 8.10 LINGFIELD PARK 5 AUG 5rn hcp (46-62)1m 4f Std

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 12l behind Space Warrior when sixth of 12 at 50-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month.

O Mrs B Power & John J Phelan

T Paul Power, Waterford

B La Fabbrica Delle Candele Sas

Br Ch f Phoenix of Spain - Alsrab (GB)

J Cian Quirke (5) F 226063 (Hood) Star Rating HHH

GAME PHOENIX

7/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Space Warrior 11.0 FAIR 5 NOV 12rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 17/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 7L 6th of 11fn, 15rn to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW 5 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd

11/2 HR51 M.W Hassett 8.6 23L last of 10 to Robbies Rock (GB) 10.0 NAV 21 SEP hcp (47-70)1m 6f Gd

Placed in three hurdle races from four NH starts. Third of 12 behind Space Warrior beaten 2 3/4l at 7-2 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month She is wearing a hood for the first time.

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MAXIOS PRIME (IRE) (28)

O Living Life to The Maxios Syndicate

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Leo Cahalane

Br Br f Maxios (GB) - A Pasqualina (FR)

J Simon Torrens F 0 Star Rating H

MAXIOS PRIME

100/1 S.D. Torrens 10.7 24L 11th of 17 to Messerschmitt 11.0 GAL 26 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Yld/Sft

Dam unraced Well beaten at 100-1 behind Messerschmitt when 11th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Galway over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.

O John Lynch

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B John Pearce Racing Limited

Br B f Nathaniel - Miss Celestial

J Jake Coen (3) F 211377 Star Rating HH

MISS GITANA 2 FLAT WINS €8,482.60

18/1 Sam Ewing 10.7 29L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Total Look (FR) 11.0 NAV 17 NOV mdn hdl 2m Yld

Luke Morris 9.7 22L 7th of 10 to Maritime Lady (GB) 9.3 BATH 4 SEP hcp (51-70)1m 6f Gd

Jack Gilligan 9.8 6 1/2L 1L 3rd to Standbackandlook (GB) 8.12 WOLVERHAMPTON 16 AUG 6rn hcp (49-68)1m 5f 219yds Std

Well beaten at 18-1 behind Total Look when seventh of 11 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.

21 OUT FOR A STROLL (IRE) (28) 3

O John P McManus

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B Br f Churchill - In Her Stride

J Mark Walsh F 900-455 Star Rating HHH OUT FOR A STROLL

3/1Fav M.P Walsh 10.7 9 3/4L 5th of 17 to Messerschmitt 11.0 GAL 26 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Yld/Sft

13/2 M.P Walsh 10.7 1L 5th of 11fn, 15rn to Solar Falcon 10.9 GOW 5 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd 4/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.2 2 1/2L 3 1/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Dont Do Dramas 8.9 SLGO 5 MAY 12rn hcp (47-70)1m 2f 120yds Yld/Sft

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 10l behind Messerschmitt when fifth of 17 at 3-1jt-fav on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Galway over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.

O Heads Or Harps Syndicate

T Michael Mulvany, Meath

B W Devereux

Br B f Harzand - Tellthemnuttin

J Jack Kearney (5) F

H

Half-sister to Maldini Milano, won in NH flat race at 2m 1f. There is plenty to like about her pedigree and she is worth a second look on debut.

RESERVES

O Kieran Purcell

T Kieran Purcell, Kilkenny

B Valentin Buchtoyarov

Br B g Harzand - Hopeandlove (USA)

J Mike O’Connor F 900

YOU PLAYED WELL

250/1 D.E. Sheehy 9.8 64L last of 19 to Jetara 9.8 CUR 3 NOV mdn 1m 4f Yld

200/1 C. Horgan 9.1 21L 10th of 14 to Inner Success (FR) 9.8 GOW 3 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 80/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 27L 9th of 11 to Vestigia 9.8 GOW 9 MAY mdn 1m Sft

Well beaten at 250-1 behind Jetara when last of 19 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month. First reserve.

24 MAKAIAH (IRE) (64) 3 10 7 (147)

O Lance Bloodstock Limited

T Gerard O’Leary, Kildare

B Springfield Farm Blds Ltd&Podge Bolger

Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Make Me Sway

J F 870727 (Hood) Star Rating HH

MAKAIAH

9/1 HR57 C.T Keane 9.3 (BK) 9 1/4L 7th of 12 to Anjah 8.9 DUN 20 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std

25/1 HR57 J.J.G. Ryan 8.7 (BK) 5 1/2L 2nd to Glen Princess 9.6 GOW 3 SEP 10rn 1m Gd 16/1 HR61 G.F Carroll 9.6 4 1/2L 7th of 14 to Marble Angel 9.4 DUN 15 AUG hcp (47-65)1m Std Beaten 10l behind Anjah at 9-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in September. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with G M Lyons. Second reserve.

25 RUN AWAY MERIDA (IRE) (18)

O Mrs Janice Doyle

T Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo

B Moran Stud Farm

Br B f Highland Reel - Kosika (USA)

J Alan King (7) F 0 (TStrap)

RUN AWAY MERIDA

Star Rating H

125/1 A.M. King 10.0 (TS) 22L 10th of 12 to Space Warrior 11.0 FAIR 5 NOV mdn hdl 2m Gd

Half-sister to Celtic Crown, won five times at 1m and 1m 1f. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Space Warrior when 10th of 12 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month. Third reserve.

Hood worn by No 4, No 18, No 24 TStrap worn by No 3, No 25. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Naturally Nimble (GER), 5/1 Kaptain Bay, Game Phoenix, 11/2 Slurricane, 13/2 Out For A Stroll, 7/1 Lakota Blue (FR), You Done Well, 10/1 Its Bilbo (FR), 12/1 Bay Brook, 14/1 Dark Viper (GB), 20/1 Ceol Draiochta, 25/1 Mickey Cohen, Chartwell’s Lady (GB), 33/1 J’envoievalserenki (FR), Miss Gitana, 66/1 King Of The Bronx, Stiltellinemnuttin, 100/1 Ballysax Stew, Boola Times, Infatuator, 150/1 Quite Content, Maxios Prime 2023 - 1st Mighty Bandit 2nd Lark In The Mornin (GER) 3rd Harsh (GB) (4 min. 18.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

NATURALLY NIMBLE is probably the pick of these on the Flat and gained a deserved win last time when taking a 1m2f maiden at Navan. The yard has a good line on juvenile hurdle form this season and it will be interesting to see how strong he is in the market Slurricane had Lakota Blue over 13 lengths back in fifth when beating all bar the selection’s stablemate Prairie Angel at Down Royal earlier this month, while there is very little to choose between You Done Well, Kaptain Bay and Out For A Stroll, who all finished close up in the Gowran maiden won by Solar Falcon.

WIN: NATURALLY NIMBLE EACH-WAY: Slurricane

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (94 wins from 684 runners, 14%) runs LAKOTA BLUE and MISS GITANA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs LAKOTA BLUE and MISS GITANA

Longest Traveller: QUITE CONTENT trained by A Ott, Cork, 158 miles.

02 12.00 The Sebden

Hurdle of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 55)

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 87 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by Sebden Steel)

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €7375; SECOND: €2500; THIRD: €1250; FOURTH: €625; FIFTH: €375; SIXTH: €250

O John P McManus

T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare

B William Ewart

Br Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mon Ammie (GB)

J Simon Torrens F 5

HH ALONG THE WAY (GB) (PtoP) 10/1 E Mahon 5th to Thatsdwayimthinkin OLDTOWN 17-FEB-24 12r7f Mdn

Dam unraced. Well beaten behind Thatsdwayimthinkin when fifth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Oldtown over 2m in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Derek O’Connor. 2

(218)

O Mrs John Magnier

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Paramount Farms

Br B g Walk In The Park - Fair Ina J Darragh O’Keeffe F 1 Star Rating HHH BUTCH CASSIDY 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 9/4Fav Mr E.P O’Brien 11.5 won 1/2L 6L from Swingin Safari 11.5 and Gino Bella 10.12 BAL 19 APR 10rn Bumper 1m 7f 164yds Sft

Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 9-4fav at Ballinrobe over 2m (soft) in April, beating Swingin Safari by 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Philip Fenton.

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EASTERN LEGEND (IRE) (126)

O Mrs J S Bolger

T J S Bolger, Carlow

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Br B g Teofilo - Rawaaq (GB) J Michael O’Sullivan F 31-8257 (C,T) Star Rating HHHHH

EASTERN LEGEND 3 FLAT WINS €43,365.00

66/1 HR97 R.P Cleary 9.11 (CP) (TS) 14L 7th of 10 to Tower Of London 9.11 CUR 20 JUL Group 2 1m 6f 16yds Gd 66/1 J.C. Gainford 11.0 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 10 to Kargese (FR) 10.7 here 4 MAY hdl Grade 1 2m Sft 11/1 HR95 D.P McDonogh 10.0 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Boher Road 9.0 NAV 27 APR 16rn hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 3 1/2l behind Kargese when fifth of 10 at 66-1 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in May.

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FOUND A DIAMOND (IRE)

O T J Ward

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Mr K D Cotter

Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Katmai

J Tom Harney (7) F Star Rating H

Half-brother to College Oak, won three times over hurdles between 2m 3f and 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f. From the family of Best Mate so he is worth a glance ahead of this introduction.

O Miss E Kennedy

T C A Murphy, Wexford

B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy

Br B g Order of St George - Maie Marmalade

J Mr A P Kennedy (7) F 8b (Hood) Star Rating H

HEI

150/1 Mr A.P Kennedy 11.4 (H) br.d in race won by Wingmen 11.12 NAV 16 NOV 11rn

2m 4f

Gd/Yld 66/1 Mr A.P Kennedy 11.3 98L 8th of 9 to Colcannon 11.10 GAL 26

Unplaced in both NH starts. Brought down when 150-1 at Navan over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Wingmen earlier this month on his hurdling debut.

6 JERRARI (IRE) (35)

O G McGrath

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Gerard M McGrath

Br B g Order of St George - Jeree

J Sam Ewing F u

JERRARI

33/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.7 u.r in race won by Mr Percy 11.7 LIM 19 OCT 17rn mdn hdl 2m 70yds Gd

Half-brother to Jesina, won over hurdles at 2m 6f. Unseated rider when 33-1 at Limerick over 2m (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Mr Percy last month on his racecourse debut.

O James O’Donoghue

T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath

B Mr Daniel Collins

Br B g Free Eagle - She Wolf (GB) J Danny Mullins F fp3 Star Rating HH KNOCKRAHA EAGLE

33/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.7 1 3/4L 15L 3rd to Classical Creek (GB) 11.11 DRYL 2 NOV 7rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/1 J Dunne p.u. in race won by Baldwin The Brave (FR) TYRELLA 02-MAR-24

(PtoP) 6/1 J Dunne fell in race won by Thatsdwayimthinkin OLDTOWN 17-FEB-24 12r7f Mdn 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

Yet to place in three starts. Third of 7 behind Classical Creek beaten 17l at 33-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month.

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O John P McManus

T Robert Tyner, Cork

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B Br g Ocovango (GB) - Whatwillwecallher

J Jody McGarvey F p0 Star Rating H NOTIMELIKEDPRESENT

40/1 M.P Walsh 11.7 71L 13th of 16 to Wonleg 11.7 ROS 30 SEP mdn hdl 1m 7f 135yds Yld/Sft (PtoP) 10/1 P J Cawley p.u. in race won by Shuffle The Deck BORRIS HOUSE 03-MAR-24 11r6f Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Wonleg when 13th of 16 on his hurdling debut at Roscommon over 2m (yielding) in September.

9 O’ BON PARDON (FR) (28) 4 11 7 (161)

O A McNeill

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B M Emmanuel Dibatista & M Frederic Pardon

Br B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Diner En Vile (FR)

J Sean O’Keeffe F 67 Star Rating HH O’ BON PARDON (FR)

17/2 C.D Smithers 11.3 47L 7th of 9 to Colcannon 11.10 GAL 26 OCT Bumper 2m 90yds Yld/Sft 50/1 Mr J.W Hendrick 11.3 12L 6th of 25 to Sermandzarak (FR) 11.5 here 30 APR Bumper 2m 149yds Yld

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Colcannon when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.

O Robcour

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mme Sergine Humeau, M Alain Humeau, M Alexandre Humeau & M Xavier Humeau

Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Josephjuliusjodie J Jack Kennedy F 11 Star Rating HHHH

SERMANDZARAK (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €65,195.00 C

10/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.5 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Yeshil 11.3 and Act Of Innocence 11.10 here 30 APR 25rn Bumper 2m 149yds Yld 8/15Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 won 9L 2nd to Colcannon(disq) 11.2 here 21 FEB 6rn Bumper 2m 148yds Hvy

Successful in two NH flat races at 2m 1f on yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 in a NH flat race here over 2m 1f (yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating Yeshil by 1 1/4l.

11 SHUFFLE THE DECK (IRE) (265)

O John P McManus

T T M Walsh, Kildare

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Walk In The Park - A Country Girl

J Mark Walsh F 1 Star Rating HHH

SHUFFLE THE DECK (PtoP) 2/1FF Derek O’Connor won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Mondoui’boy (FR) and Quantum Quest BORRIS HOUSE

A winner at 2-1fav in a point-to-point race at Borris House over 3m on his latest outing in March, beating Mondoui’boy by 1 1/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Derek O’Connor.

12 SILENT SELECTOR (IRE) (41)

O Lads & Eoin Syndicate T G E O’Leary, B Ms Colette O’Driscoll

Br B g Order of St George - Coolsilver J Sean Flanagan F 7598

80/1 S.W Flanagan 11.8 16L 8th of 9 to Thisistheway 10.11 CK 13 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd 80/1 S.W Flanagan 11.7 39L 9th of 16 to Wonleg 11.7 ROS 30 SEP mdn hdl

(PtoP) 8/1 T P Roche 10L 5th to Orderoftheday TAYLORSTOWN 18-MAY-24 8r6f

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 17l behind Thisistheway at 80-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Gerard Edmund O’Leary.

O H O S Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow B Wertheimer & Frere

Br B g Zoffany - Petunia

J Paul Townend F 31241-

ZILLOW (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €24,500.00

S. Pasquier 9.0 (TS) won nk nk from Mirzann 9.0 and Ellerton (GB) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 10 OCT 23 6rn 1m

36.7sec S. Pasquier 9.0 (TS) ns s/hd 2L 4th to Palais Du Louvre 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 29 MAY 23 8rn 1m 4f Sft M. Guyon 9.0 (TS) 9L 2nd to St James Park (FR) 9.0 COMPIEGNE 2 MAY 23 4rn 1m 4f Sft /Hvy

A winner at 15-2 at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Mirzann by a neck. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C Ferland in France.

O J R Ancell

T Denis W Cullen, Kildare

B Mr James Ross Ancell

Br B f Let The Lion Roar (GB) - Twinkling (NZ)

J Ricky Doyle F 9-08597 Star Rating H AWAKINO HANDICAP RATING 88

16/1 HR89 S.D. Torrens 11.4 18L 7th of 11fn, 14rn to That’s Me Finished 10.13 SLGO 21 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 141yds Sft 20/1 D.J Gilligan 10.3 25L 9th of 15 to Grann’s Boy 11.7 KILB 26 JUL mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld 22/1 S.D. Torrens 10.5 4 1/4L 5th of 12 to Win Some Lose Some 11.4 KILB 17 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Beaten 19l behind That’s Me Finished at 16-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 5f (soft) in August.

O Mrs E Slevin

T S Slevin (R), Wexford

B M & P O’Connor

Br B f Order of St George - Pearl Heart J R Deegan F Star Rating H

Dam a lightly-raced maiden half-sister to the former top-class chaser First Lieutenant. Unlikely to make an impact in a maiden as good as this, though.

C,T worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Zillow (GB), 5/2 Sermandzarak (FR), 4/1 Butch Cassidy, Eastern Legend, 8/1 Shuffle The Deck, 20/1 Knockraha Eagle, 33/1 Along The Way (GB), Found A Diamond, Jerrari, O’ Bon Pardon (FR), 50/1 Notimelikedpresent, Awakino, 100/1 Hei, Silent Selector, Charlies Girl 2023 - 1st Predators Gold (FR) 2nd Mossy Fen Park 3rd Doctor Elvis (FR) (5 min. 6.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

EASTERN LEGEND was a smart sort on the Flat, winning three times last year including a valuable 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown, and certainly has the best piece of hurdles form when just over three-lengths fifth to Kargese in the Grade 1 Champion Four Year Old Hurdle here at the Festival. Zillow won twice on the Flat in France at around 1m4f and was bought for 300,000 euros at Arqana last year, while Sermandzarak also represents powerful connections and won twice here in bumpers, including the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Festival Butch Cassidy won a Ballinrobe bumper for Philip Fenton in April, while point-to-point winner Shuffle The Deck is another to note

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs ZILLOW

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs SERMANDZARAK

Longest Traveller: NOTIMELIKEDPRESENT trained by R Tyner, Cork, 158 miles.

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11/4 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (H) 26L last of 7fn, 8rn to

18/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (H) 52L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12

23 beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft 11/2 HR139 J.J. Slevin 11.3 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Seddon 10.7 here 29 APR 23 Ext hcp hdl

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 11-4 behind Summer Tide when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at

over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) in March.

O Edward Cawley T Edward Cawley, Meath B Michael Daly & Make Believe Syndicate Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Dynaperformer

J Kieren Buckley F 771-f72

ATABOYCHARLIE 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00 25/1 HR123 K.E Buckley 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Eagle Fang 11.1 here

11/2 HR123 J.J. Slevin 10.4 fell in race won by Lord Erskine 10.1 LEP 4 FEB 21rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding

O R A Bartlett & David Manasseh T W P Mullins, Carlow B The Beeches Stud Ltd Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Old Moon J Paul Townend F 121-111 Star Rating HHHHH BALLYBURN 6 N.H. WINS €274,811.20

Townend 11.7 won 13L 3 1/2L from Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 and Ile Atlantique (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13

10/11Fav

O C Jones

T Tom Dreaper, Meath

B Camille Ferchaud, Thomas Maudet

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cavaliere (FR)

J Ben Harvey F 40-32 Star Rating HH

DOCTOR GLIDE (FR)

8/11Fav HR116 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to On The Steel 10.13 BAL 19 APR 15rn

144yds Sft 9/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 1 3/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Faulty (GB) 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR 20rn

2m 190yds Sft 25/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 27L 10th of 21fn, 23rn to King Of Kingsfield 11.12 LEP 26

Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Beaten 1/2l by On The Steel when second of 15 at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (soft) in April. 6 GOLD DANCER (FR)

(FR) 1 N.H.

€24,380.00 10/1 D.E. Mullins 11.3 (TS) 6 1/2L 1 1/4L

nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft G. Masure 10.10 (TS) won 2 1/2L 7L from Jeu D’Enfant (FR) 10.8 and Good Saulaie (FR) 10.8 COMPIEGNE 10 MAY 23

F 3-81078

H HILLSDALE 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 125/1 E. Walsh 11.12 (H) 56L 8th of 12 to Search For Glory 11.12 GAL 27 OCT beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Yld 9/2Fav HR102 Sam Ewing 12.0 17L 7th of 14fn, 17rn to Makfils (FR) 10.13 here 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR102 P. Townend 12.0 (H) 23L 14th of 21fn, 24rn to Clear The Clouds 11.6 NAAS 4 APR hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f 180yds Sft/Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Search For Glory when eighth of 12 on his chase debut at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) last month. 8 OCASTLE DES MOTTES (FR) (203) 5 11

Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T W P Mullins, Carlow B E A R L Ecurie Des Mottes Br B g Castle Du Berlais (FR) - Oktavia Des Mottes (FR) J Danny Mullins F p1-8580 Star Rating HHH OCASTLE DES MOTTES (FR) 2 N.H. WINS

8/1 HR130 D.E. Mullins 10.12 (H) 30L 19th of 21fn, 23rn to Chapeau De

O Anne Coffey,Susan Spence,Sonja Buckley

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B Mr A Murray

Br B g Affinisea - Miss Franklin

J Sean Flanagan F 18-4 (TStrap) Star Rating H

RELEASE THE BEAST 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00

12/1 HR123 S.W Flanagan 11.2 10L 10L 4 1/4L 4th to Asian Master 10.12 NAV 20 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 17/2 S.W Flanagan 12.0 42L 8th of 11 to Waterford Whispers 11.4 FAIR 2 DEC 23 nov.hdl 2m 3f 165yds Sft

1/1Fav S.W Flanagan 11.11 won 3 1/2L 7L from Mac’s Xpress 11.1 and Makaela’s Choice 11.10 GAL 28 OCT 23 9rn

2m 90yds Sft

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Asian Master when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) in January. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

O John P McManus

T Robert Tyner, Cork

B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Whatwillwecallher

J Simon Torrens F 40-501 Star Rating HH

CRECORA HILLS 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 11/1 HR97 M.P Walsh 11.9 won 6L 1 1/2L from Shana Cloon 11.5 and Coillte Aris 11.3 NAAS 16 APR 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f 70yds Sft 9/1 HR98 M.P Walsh 11.10 35L 13th of 17fn, 19rn to Hillsdale 11.6 NAAS 10 MAR hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 116yds Sft 100/1 M.P Walsh 11.5 45L 5th of 19fn, 22rn to Lisnagar Fortune 11.12 here 14 JAN mdn hdl 2m 157yds Sft

A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) on her latest outing in April, beating Shana Cloon by 6l.

O John P McManus

T Padraig Roche, Kildare

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B f Walk In The Park - Adarma

J Mark Walsh F 35-011-1 (H,T)

MISS PRONUNCIATION 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 C

Star Rating HHH

3/1 HR117 M.P Walsh 11.11 (H) won 6L 4 1/4L from Lazer Wolf 11.6 and Starman (FR) 11.4 FAIR 7 FEB 7rn nov.hdl 2m Hvy 100/30 HR109 M.P Walsh 11.9 (H) (TS) won 1 1/2L 2L from Lazer Wolf 11.9 and Ellaat (GB) 11.4 here 16 NOV 23 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 107yds Sft 9/2 HR100 M.P Walsh 11.6 (H) (TS) won 2 1/4L 8L from Hard Rain 11.10 and Go Gill Go 10.1 LIM 21 OCT 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Hvy

She has won three hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 3-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) on her latest outing in February, beating Lazer Wolf by 6l.

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O Mrs J M Russell

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Mrs J W Prior-Wandesforde

Br B f Affinisea - Leyhill

J Shane Fitzgerald F 111-373 Star Rating HHH

ONLY BY NIGHT 3 N.H. WINS €33,630.00

6/1 HR125 S.W Flanagan 11.4 1 3/4L 12L 3rd to Casa No Mento (GB) 11.7 here 2 MAY 16rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 94yds Yld

25/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 29L 7th of 9fn, 17rn to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy K.M. Donoghue 11.7 ns 6L 3rd to Aston Martini (GB)(disq) 11.7 LINGFIELD PARK 21 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m Sft

She has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Third of 16 behind Casa No Mento beaten 14l at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (yielding) in May. Also entered at Tipperary on Friday.

H,T worn by No 12 Hood worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 6, No 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/7 Ballyburn, 10/1 Gold Dancer (FR), Miss Pronunciation, Only By Night, 14/1 Dee Capo (FR), Ocastle Des Mottes (FR), 20/1 Ataboycharlie, 33/1 An Epic Song (FR), Doctor Glide (FR), 50/1 Crecora Hills, 66/1 Release The Beast, 200/1 Hillsdale, Quornofamonday 2023 - 1st Gaelic Warrior (GER) 2nd Inothewayurthinkin 3rd Senior Chief (GB) (5 min. 0.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

BALLYBURN was the star novice hurdler last season and makes his eagerly awaited chasing debut. The point-to-point winner, who gained both of his bumper victories at this venue, was very impressive in scoring three times at Grade 1 level last term, including the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle by a margin of 13 lengths at the Cheltenham Festival Dee Capo was also a useful novice over hurdles, winning twice, while An Epic Song was narrowly beaten in the 2023 Coral Cup at Cheltenham but has failed to sparkle in two chase starts. Miss Pronunciation progressed well over hurdles and completed a hat-trick at Fairyhouse in February. WIN:

EACH-WAY: Dee Capo

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs BALLYBURN and GOLD DANCER and OCASTLE DES MOTTES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs DEE CAPO

Longest Traveller: CRECORA HILLS trained by R Tyner, Cork, 158 miles.

DID YOU KNOW

Punchestown is the only racecourse in Ireland that hosts cross-country racing over 35 obstacles styled on natural countryside fences, banks and hedges.

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)

BETTING EXPLAINED

The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake.

Another common bet is each-way. This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:

All races of less than 5 runners – win only

DID YOU KNOW

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

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.

The Spencer Twins wear Ashoka

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 55) Three Miles and 51 Yards

FIRST €21535; SECOND: €7300; THIRD: €3650

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B E A R L Elevage Des Loges

Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Amulet (FR)

J Jody McGarvey F 7-2151f

RAINBOW TRAIL (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €21,240.00 100/30 J.W Kennedy 11.1 fell in race won by Jordans (FR) 11.1 here 16 OCT 7rn nov.ch

8/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 won 1 1/2L 20L from Shajak 11.12 and Maxi Mac Gold (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT 5rn

4f Gd 15/2 HR125 J.W Kennedy 11.12 8 1/4L 5th of 10fn, 14rn to Eagle Fang 11.1 here 3

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Fell 5 out when 10-3 here over 2m 2f (good - yielding) in a Grade 3 chase won by Jordans last month on his latest outing 2 SEARCH FOR GLORY (IRE) (27) 7 11 3

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B P Connell

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Geek Chic

J Sam Ewing F 314-171 (C,T) Star Rating HHHH

SEARCH FOR GLORY 5 N.H. WINS €60,770.00 11/4 Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) (TS) won 8L 1 1/2L from Sa Majeste (FR) 11.12 and Mint Boy 11.12 GAL 27 OCT 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Yld J.W. Kennedy 11.7 (BK) (TS) 18L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Stellar Story 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Hvy 5/4 HR136 J.W Kennedy 11.6 (CP) (TS) won 4 1/4L 11L from Harvard Guy (GB) 11.0 and Sarah Beara 10.7 CLON 15 FEB 3rn nov.hdl Grade 3 3m Hvy

Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Sa Majeste by 8l.

3 STELLAR STORY (IRE) (206) 7 11 3 (157)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B R Cotton & S Lannigan O’Keeffe Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi

J Jack Kennedy F 132-414 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHHH STELLAR STORY 4 N.H. WINS €109,145.50

100/30 HR149 J.W Kennedy 11.10 (CP) 1/2L 4 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Dancing City (FR) 11.10 here 1 MAY 7rn

192yds Gd/Yld Sam Ewing 11.7 (CP) won hd 7L from The Jukebox Man 11.7 and Dancing City (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 13rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Hvy 12/1 HR137 J.W Kennedy 11.10 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 8L 4th to Dancing City (FR) 11.10 LEP 3 FEB 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 78yds Sft Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Finished 6l behind Dancing City when fourth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 3m (yielding) in May.

C,T worn by No 2. CPiece worn by No 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Stellar Story, 15/8 Search For Glory, 5/1 Rainbow Trail (FR) 2023 - 1st Favori De Champdou (FR) 2nd Sandor Clegane 3rd Flooring Porter (6 min. 22.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

A disappointing turnout for this Grade 2, with all three runners representing the same connections and riding arrangements suggest STELLAR STORY is preferred The point-to-point winner developed into a smart staying novice hurdler last season, notably landing the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival Search For Glory has a similar profile to the selection having also scored between the flags and in a bumper, and stayed well over hurdles last term, winning a 3m Clonmel Grade 3. He finished strongly to make a winning start over fences at Galway last month, while Rainbow Trail scored over 2m4f at Gowran but has since fallen here in a Grade 3.

WIN: STELLAR STORY EACH-WAY: Search

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (94 wins from 684 runners, 14%) runs RAINBOW TRAIL and SEARCH FOR GLORY and STELLAR STORY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs RAINBOW TRAIL and SEARCH FOR GLORY and STELLAR STORY

Longest Traveller: STELLAR STORY & SEARCH FOR GLORY & RAINBOW TRAIL trained by G Elliott, Meath, 49 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.

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T P Ward T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Thomas Ward Br B f Yeats - Brogarais J Sean Flanagan F 018-422 (TStrap)

3/1 S.W Flanagan 10.9 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Marsh Wren (GB) 10.9 THU 22 FEB 6rn

12/1 S.W Flanagan 10.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 8L 2 3/4L 4th to Harmonya Maker (FR) 10.12 THU 21 JAN

She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to

by Donacheady Gale when second of 12 at 9-2jt-fav on her latest outing

(soft - heavy) in September.

O Anthony Head T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Ben McCabe Br B g Shantou (USA) - Shocona

Darragh O’Keeffe 10.9 20L 7th of 24 to Arizona Cardinal (GB) 10.10 AINTREE 12 APR hcp chse

5f 19yds Sft 8/1 HR133 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 13L 2nd to Battle It Out 10.4 NAAS 25 FEB 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR133 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.6 30L 7th of 9fn, 18rn to Ain’t That A Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN Ext hcp chse

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on heavy and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 20l behind Arizona

O Sean Connors

T R P Cody, Kilkenny

B Mrs Judy Wilson

Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Tinker’s Burrow (GB) J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 324815 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH

WATCH THE WEATHER (GB) 4 N.H. WINS €31,565.00  HANDICAP RATING 127 18/1

HR127 D.J Gilligan 11.0 (TS) 20L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Gorgeous Tom 11.0 CK 3 NOV nov.ch

4/1 HR119 D.J Gilligan 11.0 (TS) won 6L 1 1/4L from Mr Saxobeat 10.3 and Walnut Beach 11.7 WEX 27

Yld 10/1 HR120 C. Stone-Walsh 10.1 (TS) 22L last of 8fn, 12rn to Donacheady Gale 10.0 LIST 28

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Gorgeous Tom when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Chase at Cork over 2m 4f (good).

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O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T S R B Crawford, Antrim B Kenneth Parkhill Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Highly Presentable J Danny Mullins F 42-1242 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH

J. J. Slevin 10.5 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Sharjah (FR) 12.0 AYR 20 APR 13rn hcp chse 3m 20yds Sft

Daryl Jacob 11.11 4L 13L 17L 4th to Dubai Days 11.5 AYR 9 MAR 5rn hcp chse (0-135)2m 4f 110yds Gd

Daryl Jacob 11.7 10L 2nd to Traprain Law (FR) 11.7 AYR 26 FEB 5rn hcp chse 2m 110yds Hvy

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft Beaten 2 1/2l by Sharjah when second of 13 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m (soft) in April.

O John P McManus

T C A Murphy, Wexford

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - There Is No Point

J Aidan Kelly (5) F 46-4465 Star Rating HHH

CADATHARLA 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 HANDICAP

5/1 HR123 A.P Kelly 9.9 24L last of 5fn, 12rn to Minella Crooner 11.4 here 4 MAY hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 104yds Sft 7/2Fav HR123 B. Hayes

Listed 2m 150yds Hvy 14/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 1 1/4L 6 1/2L 3L 4th to Horantzau D’airy (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 MAR 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Minella Crooner

O Roberto Syndicate T Thomas Gibney, Meath

B J O’Keeffe Br Ch g Ask (GB) - Prettyscent J Anna McGuinness (7) F 404532 (TStrap)

MR SAXOBEAT 2 N.H. WINS €12,685.00  HANDICAP RATING 115

Star Rating HHH

9/1

HR115 Anna McGuinness 10.3 (TS) 6L 2nd to Watch The Weather (GB) 11.0 WEX 27 OCT 8rn hcp chse 2m 3f 150yds Yld 7/2 HR117 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.6 12L 3 1/4L 3rd to The Banger Doyle 11.12 CK 13 OCT 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 140yds Gd 17/2 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.5 16L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Solness (FR) 12.1 LIST 22 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 150yds Gd

Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good ground Beaten 6l by Watch The Weather when second of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.

O John P McManus T Patrick T Foley, Carlow B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B g Walk In The Park - A Country Girl

J Simon Torrens F 556-0p8 Star Rating HH

VERDANT PLACE 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00 C HANDICAP RATING 109

6/1 HR113 M.P Walsh 10.12 36L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Bushmans Pass 11.1 NAV 23 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 100yds Hvy 7/2 HR113 M.P Walsh 12.0 p.u. in race won by Bushmans Pass 11.4 FAIR 24 JAN 9rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 5f 50yds Hvy 9/2 HR114 S.D. Torrens 10.10 41L last of 11fn, 12rn to Pats Choice 11.8 NAAS 12 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m Sft

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 7f on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Bushmans Pass when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 7f (heavy) in March.

B,T worn by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 4. Hood worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 1, No 5, No 6, No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Law Ella, 13/2 Magic Tricks (FR), Watch The Weather (GB), 7/1 Ballycoose, 15/2 Walnut Beach, Cadatharla, 8/1 Mr Saxobeat, 10/1 Shantreusse, 12/1 Jasmin De Cotte (FR), 14/1 Verdant Place, 16/1 Hardwired 2023 - 1st Idas Boy 2nd Mars Harper (GB) 3rd Coqolino (FR) (5 min. 45.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Runner-up at Ayr when last seen in April, the Stuart Crawford-trained BALLYCOOSE can make a winning reappearance. Lightly raced over fences having had just the four starts, the seven-year-old is open to further improvement this term. Danny Mullins is a positive booking on a gelding who tends to run well off the back of a break. Wexford scorer Watch The Weather will find this easier having struggled in a Grade 3 at Cork and the consistent eight-year-old is likely to be very competitive for trainer Ray Cody Magic Tricks needs to step up considerably on recent runs over fences, but there is no denying the Gordon Elliott-trained eight-year-old is well handicapped WIN: BALLYCOOSE EACH-WAY: Watch The Weather

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (94 wins from 684 runners, 14%) runs MAGIC TRICKS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs MAGIC TRICKS

Longest Traveller: WALNUT BEACH trained by P J Flynn, Waterford, 89 miles. SHANTREUSSE trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.

UNIBET MORGIANA RACE PREVIEW

Run over two miles and half a furlong, the inaugural running of this race took place back in 1988 and was classed at Listed level, before progressing up the ranks to earn Grade 1 status in 2006. With the same size field as last season’s renewal, eight runners are set to battle out the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle, sponsored by Unibet, which has worked its way to become one of the key races in the Irish racing calendar

Willie Mullins has an excellent record in this contest, winning nine of the last 10 renewals. He is set to run five runners in a bid to add to that impressive record

State Man made it back-to-back victories in this race last year, winning comfortably by five lengths ahead of Echoes In Rain. He is set to face seven rivals in this year’s renewal in a bid to make it three in a row.

Another of his yard that will catch the attention is Lossiemouth who won the Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March after having found the winners’ enclosure 12 months prior in the Triumph Hurdle

She faces a big task against her stablemate but she is expected to have a fruitful year regardless of what happens today.

Another to keep in mind is the Gordon Elliott trained mare, Brighterdaysahead, who enjoyed a winning return to action at Down Royal earlier this month.

The five-year-old has won on five of her six starts over hurdles including a Grade 1 at Aintree Her only defeat came in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier this year There is plenty of excitement about what she could achieve this season after what she has achieved so far.

All of the focus will be on State Man, who is already popular in the market as the seven-yearold gelding looks to add to his impressive list of victories. He’s unbeaten in his last six runs which have come at Punchestown, Cheltenham and Leopardstown and has only been beaten once since 2022, where he bumped into star hurdler Constitution Hill It promises to be another stellar renewal of the race

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from Smooth Tom 11.5 and Winter Fog 11.8

5/1Fav HR150 P. Townend 11.10 (TS) 38L last of 19 to Nurburgring 10.10 GAL 1

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to

Third of 6 behind Brighterdaysahead beaten 9l at 7-4 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Bottlegreen Hurdle at

2m 1f (good - yielding).

Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B R Busher Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Holy Vow J Darragh O’Keeffe F

20/1 HR135 P.T. Enright 11.1 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Winter Fog 11.5 TIPP 4 JUL 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 5/2 HR137 P.T. Enright 11.2 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Beacon Edge 11.8 BAL 27 MAY 4rn hdl 2m 2f 86yds Gd 100/1 HR138 P.T. Enright 11.10 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 here 2

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 20-1 in the Grade 3 Kevin McManus Bookmaker

(yielding) won by Winter Fog in July on his latest outing.

Cheveley Park Stud T W P Mullins, Carlow B Keatingstown Bloodstock Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Faanan Aldaar J Danny Mullins F f1-0134 Star Rating HH SIR GERHARD 9 N.H. WINS €270,920.80 C HANDICAP RATING 150 22/1

3rd to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.10 SANDOWN PARK 27 APR 8rn

1/5Fav HR155 S.F O’Keeffe 11.7 won 12L 2 1/4L

O Mrs J Donnelly

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M L Bloodstock Limited

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Arret Station (FR) J Paul Townend F 111-111 Star Rating HHHHH

STATE MAN (FR) 12 N.H. WINS €1,344,736.60 C  HANDICAP RATING 169

2/7Fav HR169 P. Townend 11.12 won 2L 20L from Irish Point (FR) 11.12 and Colonel Mustard (FR) 11.12 here 3 MAY 4rn hdl

1 2m 45yds Yld P. Townend 11.10 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Irish Point (FR) 11.10 and Luccia (GB) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 8rn hdl

2/5Fav HR167 P. Townend 11.12 won 5 1/2L 5L from Bob Olinger 11.12 and Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.12 LEP 4

1 2m 87yds Hvy

Has won 12 hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 2-7fav here over 2m (yielding) in May, beating Irish Point by 2l.

FOG (IRE) (48) 10 11 12 (166) O The Triple Lock Partnership T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Paddy O’Leary

Br B g Papal Bull (GB) - Banphrionsa

J Sean O’Keeffe F 414223 Star Rating HH

WINTER FOG 5 N.H. WINS €87,025.00 HANDICAP RATING 150

9/4 HR152 B. Hayes 11.8 16L 1/2L 3rd to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.5 TIPP 6 OCT 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m 50yds Gd/Yld 11/10Fav S. Foley 9.9 7L 2nd to Mr Percy 9.9 GOW 3 SEP 11rn mdn 1m 6f Gd 13/8 Miss R. Dudfield 10.7 2 1/2L 2nd to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 TRAM 15 AUG 11rn mdn 2m Gd/Yld

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. Third of 5 behind Daddy Long Legs beaten 17l at 9-4 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Francois-Marie Cottin Br B f Kapgarde (FR) - Matnie (FR)

J Jack Kennedy F 11-1211 Star Rating HHHH

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €198,018.10 HANDICAP RATING 153 4/5Fav HR145 Sam Ewing 11.7 won 3 3/4L 5 1/2L from King Of Kingsfield 11.1 and Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.8 DRYL 1 NOV 6rn hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Gd/Yld Jack Kennedy 11.0 won 7 1/2L 4 1/4L from Staffordshire Knot 11.7 and Bugise Seagull 11.7 AINTREE 13 APR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Gd /Sft Jack Kennedy 11.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Golden Ace (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Sft

Winner of five hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav in the Grade 3 Bottlegreen Hurdle at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month, beating King Of Kingsfield by 4l.

8 LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (203) 5 11 5 (159)

O Mrs S Ricci

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Elevage des Vallons & I Kellett

Br Gr f Great Pretender - Mariner’s Light (FR)

J Mr P W Mullins F 211-111 Star Rating HHHH

LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 8 N.H. WINS €462,754.90 C HANDICAP RATING 156 2/11Fav HR155 P. Townend 11.7 won 7L 20L from Gala Marceau (FR) 11.7 and Ashroe Diamond 11.7 here 4 MAY

4f 118yds Sft P. Townend 11.5 won 3L 9 1/2L from Telmesomethinggirl 11.5 and Hispanic Moon (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Hvy P. Townend 11.0 won 9 1/2L 1L from Love Envoi 11.1 and First Street (GB) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 27 JAN 5rn hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd /Sft Has won eight hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 2-11fav here over 2m 4f (soft) in May, beating Gala Marceau by 7l.

CPiece worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 State Man (FR), 9/4 Lossiemouth (FR), 9/2 Brighterdaysahead (FR), 16/1 Daddy Long Legs (FR), 33/1 Sir Gerhard, Winter Fog, 66/1 Smooth Tom, 100/1 No Looking Back

2023 - 1st State Man (FR) 2nd Echoes In Rain (FR) 3rd Fils D’oudairies (FR) (4 min. 20.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Champion Hurdler STATE MAN is hard to oppose in his bid for a third consecutive win in this race Arguably better than ever last season, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding was unbeaten in all five starts A horse who tends to run well fresh, he shouldn’t be found wanting for fitness, despite having bigger long-term targets. Stablemate Lossiemouth is likely to provide the greatest threat. A winner of eight of her nine starts, the mare has long been considered a genuine Champion Hurdle prospect. She gets an early opportunity to test the title holder here. Gordon Elliott’s recent Down Royal winner Brighterdaysahead looks the one most likely to trouble the Mullins pair WIN: STATE MAN EACH-WAY: Lossiemouth

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs DADDY LONG LEGS, LOSSIEMOUTH, SIR GERHARD, STATE MAN and WINTER FOG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD

Longest Traveller: SMOOTH TOM trained by A Slattery, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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80/1 HR119 D.J Gilligan 11.7 18L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Gorgeous Tom 11.12 here 1 MAY hdl 2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld 20/1 D.J Gilligan 10.13 4 1/4L nk 3rd to Chapeau De Soleil 11.4 NAV 23 MAR 4rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 150yds Hvy 5/2 J.W Kennedy 11.12 3 1/2L 30L 51L 4th to Spread Boss Ted (GB) 11.12 FAIR 24 JAN 4rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 210yds Hvy Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on heavy ground. Beaten 19l behind Gorgeous Tom at 80-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (yielding) in May.

O Adrian Murray

T Adrian Murray, Westmeath

B Patrick G J Murphy

Br B g Gold Well (GB) - Ornella Speed (FR) J Sean Flanagan F 4621-95 Star Rating HH GOLD SPEED 4 N.H. WINS €40,445.00 C HANDICAP RATING 119 11/2 HR121

10.10 KILL 24 AUG Ext hcp

Gd/Yld 17/2 HR118 S.W Flanagan 10.7 (H) won 3/4L 3/4L from Bugs Moran 11.5 and Buddy One 11.5 LIST

O Philip O’Connor

T Thomas Cooper, Kerry

B Mr Philip O’Connor

Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Saoirse’s Sister J Tom Kelly (7) F 27-16- (Hood) Star Rating HH

CONNORS CROSS 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 116

9/1 HR123 M.P O’Connor 11.5 (H) 71L last of 6fn, 7rn to Absurde (FR) 11.4 KILL 15 MAY 23 nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 66/1 A.P Kelly 10.11 (H) won 3 1/4L 37L from Easy Fella 11.4 and Suttons Hill 11.4 here 22 FEB 23 10rn

25/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.7 7th of 10 to Loughglynn 12.0 NAAS 20 DEC 22 Bumper 1m 7f 201yds Sft

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Absurde when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) in May last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Andrew Fahey. 6 CAMINO ROCK (GB) (59) 7 11 5 (159) O Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn T M F Morris, Tipperary

B R B Mckay Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Cresswell Ruby J Gavin Brouder (5) F p-09617 (B,T) Star Rating HH CAMINO ROCK

16/1 HR113 G. Brouder 10.8 (CP) (TS) 17L 7th of 10fn, 13rn to Donkey Years 11.3 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 8/1 HR106 G. Brouder 11.2 (CP) (TS) won 2 1/4L 3 1/4L from Royal Cave 10.5 and Early Arrival 11.3 KILB 4 SEP 7rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 100yds Yld 18/1 HR106 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 40L 6th of 9fn, 15rn to Beaufort Scale 11.12 KILB 26 JUL mdn hdl 3m 100yds Gd/Yld

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on yielding ground. Beaten 18l behind Donkey Years at 16-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 3m (soft) in September. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Also entered at Tipperary on Friday.

O T Fitzharris

T Liz Doyle, Wexford

B Mme Chantal Alglave & M Antoine Alglave

Br B Br g Al Namix (FR) - Quamilla (FR) J Sean O’Keeffe F 211-41/-p-

14/1 HR119 Miss E. Cody 11.13 p.u. in race won by Cato’s Revenge 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 23 13rn Ext hcp

2m 4f Hvy 4/1 J.W Kennedy 11.9 won 5 1/2L 5L from Dinny Lacey 11.9 and Sempo 11.5 here 14 FEB 21 8rn nov.ch 1m 7f 170yds Sft 28/1 D. Meyler 11.10 8 1/2L 19L 20L 4th to Energumene (FR) 11.10 NAAS 13 JAN 21 4rn nov.ch 2m Hvy

He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 14-1 at Limerick over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Cato’s Revenge in December last year on his latest outing.

O John P McManus

T C A Murphy, Wexford

B William Fitzgerald Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Oscar

J Mark Walsh F 86-40

HANDICAP RATING 113 14/1 HR114 A.P Kelly 10.12 37L 12th of 16 to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31

1m 4f Yld

12/1 HR75 C.D. Hayes 10.0 14L 17th of 19 to Pachmena 9.5 CUR 17 OCT Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 9/2 HR75 C.D. Hayes 9.7 4 1/4L

110 10/1 HR109 J. Smith 11.0 (TS) 7L 2nd to Vischio 11.9 here 15 NOV 12rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd 20/1 HR109 J. Smith 11.7 (BK) 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to Burru 10.12 CK 3 NOV 20rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd 13/2 HR111 J. Smith 10.8 (BK) 17L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Win Some Lose Some 11.6 CLON 24 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 7l by Vischio when second of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 1m 7f (good) earlier this month.

C A Blair T Peter Fahey, Kildare B Aziz Kheir Br B g Kingman (GB)

O Eric Newnham

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Mr Thomas Moran

Br B f Doyen - Mayo Mystique

J Tiernan Power Roche (7) F 382591-

Rating HHH PHILS CHOICE 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00  HANDICAP RATING 106

9/1

HR97 Sam Ewing 10.1 won 1/2L 9 1/2L from Millstream Lady 10.9 and Sarah Beara 11.4

11/1 HR98 S.D. Torrens 10.2 12L 9th of 12 to Dragon’s Pass 10.1 THU 2 NOV 23

Sft 12/1 HR98 S.D. Torrens 11.11 1 1/2L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Londonofficecallin 11.8 KILL 1 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f

Yld/Sft A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on her latest outing in December last year, beating Millstream Lady by 1/2l.

O Tadhg O’Sullivan T Joseph G Murphy, Tipperary B Con O’Keeffe Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Nicaragua (GB) J Danny Mullins F 485416 Star Rating HH GABRIEL RANGER 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 HANDICAP RATING 105 9/2Fav HR105 D.E. Mullins 11.10 22L 6th of 12fn, 15rn to King

13/2 HR99 D.E. Mullins 11.4 won 2 1/4L 1 3/4L from Magic Olinger 10.13 and Liberated Light 11.3 CK 5 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR100 J.J. Slevin 11.5 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 6L 4th to Junior Rattler 11.11 TIPP 9 MAY 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 9-2fav behind King Kali when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (soft) in September.

O Paul McKeon T C A Murphy, Wexford B John Leahy Br B g Malinas (GER) - Barradaw Gale

J Liam McKenna (5) F 764

Rating HH STAY GOLD HANDICAP RATING 105

28/1 R.A. Berry 10.11 1 1/2L 11L 7 1/2L 4th to Fleur In The Park 11.7 WEX 27 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Yld 12/1 L.A. McKenna 10.13 36L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Big Chou 11.4 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 18/1 L.A. McKenna 11.7 12L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Topgun Simmy 11.5 here 9 JUN mdn hdl 2m 7f 66yds Yld

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 20l behind Fleur

O Paul McKeon

T C A Murphy, Wexford

B Mr Paul McKeon

Br Br g Ocovango (GB) - Wind And Reign

J Conor Stone-Walsh (5) F 68442 Star Rating HHH

DEPALMA  HANDICAP RATING 102

11/4 HR97 C. Stone-Walsh 11.7 1/2L 2nd to One Big Boum 11.12 WEX 28 OCT 11rn

Sft 12/1 HR97 B. Hayes 10.9 7L 1/2L 3L 4th to Wee Charlie 11.4 GAL 8 OCT 6rn Ext

Gd 9/4Fav L.A. McKenna 10.13 1 1/2L 1 1/2L s/hd 4th to Win Some Lose Some 11.4 KILB

Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Beaten 1/2l by One Big Boum when second of 11 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) last month.

21 MISTER PERSISTENCE (IRE)

O Mark McDonagh T E J O’Grady, Tipperary B Kevin Neville Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Sovereign Lass J Daniel King F 060 Star Rating H

MISTER PERSISTENCE HANDICAP RATING 97

100/1 M.M. McDonagh 10.13 48L last of 10fn, 14rn to Miss Maxfort 10.1 WEX 28 OCT mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 150/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.8 13L 6th of 9 to Thisistheway 10.11 CK 13 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd 18/1 M.M. McDonagh 11.6 35L last of 10fn, 11rn to A Tipp For Gold 11.8 LIST 26 SEP mdn hdl 2m Sft

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Miss Maxfort when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) last month.

B,T worn by No 6. Hood worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 4, No 9, No 12.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Ask Anything, 7/1 Whatsafellatodo, 8/1 Iamagetaway, 10/1 Binge Worthy, Cozone (GB), Away To Milan, Depalma, 12/1 Phils Choice, 14/1 Connors Cross, Camino Rock (GB), Farmix (FR), 16/1 Grappa Nonino, 20/1 Getaway Charlie, Gold Speed, Pax, Gabriel Ranger, Stay Gold, Billy Lee Swagger, 25/1 Showman (GB), 33/1 Thegraveyardbookie, Mister Persistence 2023 - 1st Union Park (FR) 2nd Big Debates (FR) 3rd Positive Thinker (5 min. 18.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

The Philip Rothwell-trained BILLY LEE SWAGGER would be hard to beat if fit enough on his first start since April Fourth in a stronger race at the Festival, the five-year-old remains potentially well treated off a mark of 104. With his stable in fine form in recent weeks, the gelding can record a second career win. A fast-finishing second over the minimum trip here just over a week ago, the Matthew Smith-trained Cozone should again be involved Stepping up almost half a mile is also very much in his favour The lightly-raced Pax has to be of definite interest in what is only his second start in handicap company.

WIN: BILLY LEE SWAGGER EACH-WAY: Cozone

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (94 wins from 684 runners, 14%) runs BINGE WORTHY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs BINGE WORTHY

Longest Traveller: CONNORS CROSS trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.

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7/2 N McParlan won 2L from A Moments Madness and Snap Fish OLDTOWN 17-FEB-24 9r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good - yielding

race when 8-15fav at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month, beating Jerry From Kerry by 4l.

O Michael Joseph O’Neill

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B George Mullins

Br B g Sea Moon (GB) - Georgina Valleya J Mr M J O’Neill (7) F 2132 Star Rating HHHH

JERRY FROM KERRY 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 11/2 Mr M.J. O’Neill 11.7 4L 2nd to Jacob’s Ladder 11.4 DRYL 1 NOV 6rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd/Yld 4/5Fav Mr M.J. O’Neill 11.3 3L 3L 3rd to Friary Road 11.3 here 16 OCT 7rn Bumper 2m 59yds Gd/Yld 6/4Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.12 won 4L 12L from Windbeneathmywings 11.3 and Liss Eile 10.3 BAL 13 SEP 8rn Bumper 2m 32yds Gd

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 4l by Jacob’s Ladder when second of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month. 3 SCAMALL BAWN (IRE) (272) 7

O Dr K A Roche-Nagle & Mrs Suzanne Roche-Nagle

T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford

B Dr K A Roche-Nagle

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Beechfield Lady

J Mr D Kiely

25 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 144yds Sft 15/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.11 28L last of 6 to The Enabler 11.11 NAV 17 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Sft 11/1 Mr D. Kiely 11.0

Finished 17l behind William Munny when fourth of 5 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft) in February.

Darragh McDonagh T John C McConnell, Meath B James and Jean Potter Ltd Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Nancys Delight

J Mr F R Buckley (7) F 42 Star Rating HHHH HEADS UP (GB)

14/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.7 2 3/4L 2nd to Colcannon 11.10 GAL 26 OCT 9rn Bumper 2m 90yds Yld/Sft 5/2Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.2 5L 5L 1/2L 4th to Windbeneathmywings 11.5 LIST 28 SEP 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Colcannon when second of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.

O Michael Paul Ryan

T John Queally, Waterford

B Godfrey Moylan

Br B g Affinisea - Sounds of Thunder (GB)

J Mr P W Mullins F Star Rating HHH

Dam won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f and in an all-weather flat race at 1m 1f. Probably best watched for the time being.

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MA JACKS HILL (IRE) (209)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mr Andrew Tyrrell

Br B g Famous Name (GB) - Peig Alainn

J Mr H C Swan (3) F u1 Star Rating HHH

MA JACKS HILL (PtoP) 2/1FF A O’Sullivan won 2L 4L from Sortudo and Stroll In The Park DROMAHANE 28-APR-24 12r Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 5/2CFF A O’Sullivan u.r in race won by Jordans Cross QUAKERSTOWN 31-MAR-24 9r6f Mdn 3m Sft

A winner at 2-1fav in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m on his latest outing in April, beating Sortudo by 2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ciaran William Fennessy.

O Trevor McConnell T C A McBratney, Down

B Ballyhampshire Stud & Padraig Pierce

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Jennys Joy

J Mr D G Lavery F 0 Star Rating H MISTER FROSTIE 50/1 Miss J. Townend 12.0 33L last of 14 to Will

Half-brother to Awaythelad, won twice over hurdles at 2m 5f Well beaten at 50-1 behind Will The Wise when last of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 2m (soft) in May.

O Mrs E M Motherway

T Colin Motherway (R), Cork

B P & O McCarthy

Br B g Pour Moi - Garrienderk Mist

J Mr M J Kenneally (7) F Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Katherine,

makes only limited appeal on his first taste

O Mrs S Hickey

T M C Hickey (R), Kildare B Sunnyhill Stud

Br B f Lucky Speed - Allthewhile

J Peter Smithers (7) F

Half-sister to Atholl Street, won twice over hurdles at 2m. Out of a full-sister to

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Jacob’s Ladder, 7/2 Ma Jacks Hill, 9/2 Heads Up (GB), 5/1 Jerry From Kerry, 8/1 Jamada, 10/1 Scamall Bawn, Shesakindofmagic, 33/1 Mister Frostie, Pour One More, Allthesame 2023 - 1st The Enabler 2nd I Am Mimi (FR) 3rd Toor Khov (4 min. 24 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

XRecent Down Royal winner JACOB’S LADDER should be able to confirm that form with runner-up Jerry From Kerry. Gordon Elliott’s five-year-old had plenty in hand on that occasion, being afforded the luxury of easing down close home Jerry From Kerry should once again provide the main opposition. Well supported when runner-up at Roscommon on debut, the Emmet Mullins-trained gelding easily beat a subsequent winner next time at Ballinrobe Runner-up at Galway last time, Heads Up should be good enough to make his presence felt in a race of this nature.

WIN: JACOB’S LADDER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: Jerry From Kerry

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Elliott (94 wins from 684 runners, 14%)

runs JACOB’S LADDER and MA JACKS HILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (14 wins from 63 runners, 22%) runs JACOB’S LADDER and MA JACKS HILL

Longest Traveller: POUR ONE MORE trained by C Motherway, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

FIRST RACE 11.30a.m. The Total Event Rental 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Total Event Rental) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for three years old only,maidensatstarting. About2miles148yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250

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SECOND RACE 12.00p.m. The Sebden Steel Maiden Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Sebden Steel) 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 only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 87 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 12.30p.m. The Conway Piling Beginners Steeplechase of €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670) Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for four years old andupwardsthathavenotwonasteeplechase. About2miles2furlongs200yards. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €7670; Second: €2600; Third: €1300; Fourth: €650; Fifth: €390; Sixth: €260 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 1.00p.m. The Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 2)

(Generously sponsored by Boodles) Winner will receive €21,900 (Penalty Value: €21,535) Second will receive €7,300, Third will receive €3,650, Fourth will receive €1,825, Fifth will receive €1,095, Sixth will receive €730 Anovicesteeplechaseforfiveyears old and upwards. About 3 miles 51 yards. €328.50 to enter, €36.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra. Speedsensingequipmentwillbeused in this race. Value to winner: €21535; Second: €7300; Third: €3650; Fourth: €1825; Fifth: €1095; Sixth: €730

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 1.35p.m. The Ryans Cleaning Handicap Steeplechase of €45,000 (Generously sponsored by Ryans Cleaning) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550) Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 30th April 2023 and that at entry haverunatleastthreetimesinsteeplechases (150=11st12lbs). About2miles5furlongs70yards. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 19th November. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €26550; Second: €9000; Third: €4500; Fourth: €2250; Fifth: €1350; Sixth: €900

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SIXTH RACE 2.10p.m. The Unibet Morgiana Hurdle of €150,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Unibet) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500) Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. Ahurdleforfouryearsold and upwards. About 2 miles 148 yards. €900 to enter on October 30th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by November 19th or €15,000 if entered by November 19th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 2.50p.m. The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Albert Bartlett) (A race in the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series) 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 3 furlongs 87 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. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 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 thecosttorun.Handicapscalculated19thNovember.Weightsraisedby3lbs. Speedsensingequipmentwillbeusedinthis race. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300

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EIGHTH RACE 3.25p.m. The Mervyn Gray Construction (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by Mervyn Gray Construction) 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 I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race, including flat races, 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 148 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat Race or a N.H. 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 19th November) may also ride in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230 SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE

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