Punchestown Racecard - Sunday 24th November by Weatherbys

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

SECOND DAY SUNDAY 24TH 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 C.P Magnier

Mr M.C. Hickey

Mr W. Flood

Mr M. P. O’Donnell

Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan

Clerk of the Scales:

Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Mr P.L. Malone

Mr J.R. Banahan

Mr A.L. McKeever

Mr. A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr C.J. Sweeney & Mr L. Aspell

Medical Oﬃcer:

Dr P. Houlihan

Veterinary Oﬃcer: Dr L. Ferguson M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Mr D. Fennessy & Ms C.S. Murphy

Security Oﬃcer:

Mr. D. Buckley

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

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

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr. K. McConnell (Stableyard)

Mr. T. Austin (Racetrack)

Mr T. Burns (Yard)

DOCTOR

Dr B. Healy

RACECOURSE FARRIER:

Mr Eamon Behan

No card authentic unless signed.

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Racegoers.

On behalf of all the team here at Punchestown I am delighted to welcome you to day two of the Punchestown Premiere Weekend We have renamed and rebranded these two days as we get to see many of racings brightest stars take centre stage for their seasonal debuts

The spotlight is on today’s feature the Grade 1 €150,000 John Durkan Memorial Chase Already billed as the race of the season, this year’s renewal has an abundance of gold cup talent but keep a close on the young pretenders also An intriguing race awaits us. As always it is a pleasure to welcome the Durkan Family and friends. Thank you for your supporter

We are delighted to welcome back BetVictor as they sponsor two of our races today. Our concluding race of the weekend is part of the €50,000 BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series. All roads lead to the 2025 Punchestown Festival for the winners of these series qualifiers as the first one to win a qualifier and a GR1 at the 2025 Punchestown Festival will be the lucky winners of a €50,000 bonus courtesy of BetVictor Punchestown is the home of Irish jump racing and the quality of this weekend’s card would not be possible without the generous support from all of our sponsors so a huge thank you to them. Your contribution to both Punchestown and the industry overall is very much appreciated

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!

Today’s top tip- pick up some very handy Christmas gifts whilst racing with us! 2025 Punchestown Club Membership, gift vouchers and Punchestown Festival 2025 Tickets are on-sale in the main entrance building and on punchestown.com.

Remember, we race again here on Tuesday 10th December then on to the NYE Countdown In Town with Tote on Tuesday 31st December – all racegoers race FREE thanks to Tote!

Thanks again to you all for attending today, we really do appreciate your support. We wish you an enjoyable raceday with a few winners!

Conor O’Neill

Conor CEO, Punches

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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.

LOST PROPERTY

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

MEDICAL CENTRE

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

TRANSPORT

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

REFUSAL & REMOVAL

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

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

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

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

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

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S I T U A T E D IN S ID E TU RN ST IL ES

CORK AWAY RUNNERS

12:20 RACINGTV.COM/FREETRIAL

MAIDEN HURDLE €12,500.50 2M

1 Alright George (P J Rothwell) - J P O’Sullivan 11-7

2 Arch Hall (Joseph Murray) - B W Harvey 11-7

3 Comanche Moon (C Byrnes) - J Smith (7) 11-7

4 Don’tletmego (W J Burke) - A Harvey (5) 11-7

5 Firebrand (J Nallen) - D King 11-7

6 Gimme A Buzz (E Bolger) - C G O’Dwyer (5) 11-7

7 Kazakh D’arthel (G Cromwell) - K Buckley 11-7

8 Kentucky Beach (P J Rothwell) - T Power Roche (7) 11-7

9 Le Bugiste (G Cromwell) - P M O’Brien (7) 11-7

10 Paul Collins (G Elliott) - S Ewing 11-7

11 Pleasureofpressure (P J Rothwell) - Dylan Robinson 11-7

12 Pure Steel (J J Mangan) - S D Torrens 11-7

13 Putapoundinthejar (A J Martin) - C Owens (7) 11-7

14 Quinn The Eskimo (P Nolan) - C Smithers (7) 11-7

15 Shadow Paddy (E McCarthy) - G B Noonan (5) 11-7

16 Teds Corner (A J Martin) - Jack Foley 11-7

17 Wakey Wakey Man (J Dullea) - C M Quirke (5) 11-7

18 Yeshil (H De Bromhead) - M P O’Connor 11-7

19 Crescent Moon (G Cromwell) - C Stone-Walsh (5) 11-0

20 Kirsca De Thaix (W P Mullins) - M J M O’Sullivan 11-0

21 Randall Poets Lass (S Fahey) - B P Kennedy (7) 11-0

22Shine Bright (Mrs J Cashin) - R Treacy 11-0

23 Summer Dawn (L Fowler) - J McGarvey 11-0

24 Tiﬃny’s Girl (W J Burke) - D Meyler 11-0

25 James The Brave (Padraig Butler) - RESERVE 11-7

26 Uhavemeinstitches (J Motherway) - RESERVE 11-0

27 Spread The Faith (O McKiernan) - RESERVE 11-0

12:55 I.N.H. STALLION OWNERS EBF MAIDEN

HURDLE €14,999.45 2M

1 Aclass (J P Flavin) - C M Quirke (5) 11-12

2 Ag Obair Go Crua (J P Flavin) - H Morgan 11-12

3 Bernie’s Legacy (P Nolan) - C Smithers (7) 11-12

4 Bridie’s Beau (G Cromwell) - J Kearney (5) 11-12

5 Famous Sonnet (Ms M Flynn) - E M O’Sullivan (7) 11-12

6 His Nibs (G Cromwell) - K Buckley 11-12

7 I Ballyadam Moon (T O’Brien) - S Ewing 11-12

8 Is Charlie Around (Eamon Courtney) - A Harvey (5) 11-12

9 Master Of The Sums (E O’Sullivan) - M J M O’Sullivan 11-12

10 Ourgingernut (P A Fahy) - H E Sexton (7) 11-12

11 Presenting Max (A J Martin) - D King 11-12

12 Sheriffhill (T O’Brien) - J Shinnick (5) 11-12

13 Theballﬂanagan (Cian Hughes) - B W Harvey 11-12

14 Trade Master (E Cawley) - D Meyler 11-12

15 Whatsanotheryear (P J Flynn) - J McGarvey 11-12

16 Workahead (H De Bromhead) - M P O’Connor 11-12

17 Calypso Bluebird (E McCarthy) - G B Noonan (5) 11-5

18 Miss Mini Bee (P T Foley) - S D Torrens 11-5

19 Pointe A Pitre (P Nolan) - J P O’Sullivan 11-5

20 Hills Of Glory (G Cromwell) - RESERVE 11-12

1:30 ADARE MANOR OPPORTUNITY

HANDICAP HURDLE (80-109) €13,499.85 2M

1 Iﬁtwasme (E McNamara) - C M Hogan (4) 12-0

2 Marelly (P J Rothwell) - Paddy Hanlon (4) 11-13

3 Aine’s Lad (M J Smith) - J Smith (4) 11-12

4 Teagarden Jazz (Charlie Keegan) - P K Donovan 11-12

5 Boghlone Honey (L P Cusack) - C G O’Dwyer (2) 11-11

6 Gordons Aura (W Delahunty) - H E Sexton (4) 11-11

7 Expelliarmus (J P O’Brien) - O R Brown (2) 11-10

8 Rockbrook (P J Rothwell) - T Power Roche (4) 11-6

9 Tyson (P Nolan) - C Smithers (4) 11-6

10 Iron Allen (Colm Ryan) - G B Noonan 11-5

11 Star Oﬃcial (R Donohoe) - C Owens (4) 11-4

12 Chainofconsequence (M J McDonagh) - C M Quirke 10-10

13 Bid Up (R O’Sullivan) - Jack G Gilligan (2) 10-9

14 Petit Dejeuner (Mrs D Foster) - C P Millar (2) 10-7

15 Head For Home (O McKiernan) - J I Duggan (4) 10-6

16 Heidi’s Frontiere (M Kennedy) - J Coen 10-5

17 Elle Dorado Rock (A J Martin) - C Stone-Walsh (2) 10-3

2:05 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA HANDICAP HURDLE (80-116) €10,999.75 3M

1 Toor Khov (Ms M Flynn) - L Quinlan (3) 12-0

2 Waittillitellyou (E Cawley) - K Buckley 11-12

3 Western Zara (P Nolan) - C Stone-Walsh (5) 11-12

4 Junior Rattler (O McKiernan) - J I Duggan (7) 11-9

5 The Story So Far (C Byrnes) - A Harvey (5) 11-9

6 Walk Away Harry (Ian O’Connor) - T J Kelly (7) 11-8

7 Galon De Vauzelle (P J Rothwell) - T Power Roche (7) 11-5

8 Kells Priory (Louise G Lyons) - R Treacy 11-5

9 Paddy’s Milestone (S Crawford) - S Ewing 11-4

10 Crossing The Bar (C Collins) - C P Millar (5) 11-3

11 Rodney Bay (Joseph Murray) - B W Harvey 11-2

12 Meehall (E McNamara) - C M Hogan (7) 11-1

13 Tomjackwilliam (E McCarthy) - G B Noonan (5) 11-1

14 Buck Rogers (D H Kelly) - C M Quirke (5) 11-0

15 Big Debates (R Tyner) - Anna McGuinness (7) 10-12

16 Rusheen (J Dullea) - M J M O’Sullivan 10-12

17 Kiln Time (D H Kelly) - J Shinnick (5) 10-6

2:40 IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MARES

BEGINNERS CHASE €15,499.70 2M 5F

1 Ballycashin (A Mullins) - L Quinlan (3) 11-7

2 Brucio (S Crawford) - S Ewing 11-7

3 Enjoy The Dream (A McNamara) - D Meyler 11-7

4 Goodie Two Shoes (J P O’Brien) - S D Torrens 11-7

5 Iris Emery (W P Mullins) - M J M O’Sullivan 11-7

6 Majestic Force (H De Bromhead) - M P O’Connor 11-7

7 Pitwood Road (T O’Brien) - J Shinnick (5) 11-7

8 Zenta (W P Mullins) - J McGarvey 11-7

3:15 KEVIN MCMANUS BOOKMAKER HANDICAP CHASE €23,000.00 2M 5F

1 Falco Blitz (E McNamara) - G B Noonan (5) 11-12

2 Lucky Zebo (H De Bromhead) - M P O’Connor 11-8

3 Battle It Out (C O’Dwyer) - C G O’Dwyer (5) 11-3

4 Now Where Or When (S Crawford) - S Ewing 10-13

5 Invictus Machin (G Cromwell) - K Buckley 10-12

6 Aarons Day (O McKiernan) - D Meyler 10-8

7 Happy Dreams (M J McDonagh) - C M Quirke (5) 10-6

8 King Ferdinand (E O’Sullivan) - Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) 10-5

9 Mr Saxobeat (T Gibney) - Anna McGuinness (7) 10-5

10 Noble Talent (T J Nagle Jr) - C Stone-Walsh (5) 10-5

11 Salmanino (Liz Doyle) - J Shinnick (5) 10-4

12 Casey West (P J Rothwell) - S D Torrens 10-1

13 Atacanter (R O’Sullivan) - D King 10-0

3:47 I.N.H. STALLION OWNERS EBF

BEGINNERS CHASE €15,499.70 2M 5F

1 Banjaxed (L Fowler) - D Meyler 11-12

2 Dancingondaceiling (G Cromwell) - K Buckley 11-12

3 Dorans Law (P J Rothwell) - J P O’Sullivan 11-12

4 Duﬀys Getaway (P J Rothwell) - S D Torrens 11-12

5 El Champo (P J Rothwell) - T Power Roche (7) 11-12

6 Heliko Conti (P Nolan) - L Quinlan (3) 11-12

7 He’s Home Again (E Cawley) - E Walsh 11-12

8 Ik’s Man (T O’Brien) - J Shinnick (5) 11-12

9 Jerk (W Durkan) - O R Brown (5) 11-12

10 Lightkeeper (G Elliott) - S Ewing 11-12

11 Oneforgonzo (S Aherne) - C M Quirke (5) 11-12

12 Prince Palace (P A Fahy) - H E Sexton (7) 11-12

13 Sam Magee (H De Bromhead) - M P O’Connor 11-12

14 The Lovely Man (Colm Murphy) - L A McKenna (5) 11-12

15 Whateys Quest (C Byrnes) - R Treacy 11-12

16 Kiltealy Park (P Nolan) - C Stone-Walsh (5) 11-5

17 Millstream Lady (E McNamara) - G B Noonan (5) 11-5

18 Insouciant Dallier (Liz Doyle) - RESERVE 11-12

19 Isle Of Sark (J J Hanlon) - RESERVE 11-12

20 Muskerry Rock (M F Morris) - RESERVE 11-12

The

Steeplechase of €17,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

Cross Country Map on P13 (Generously sponsored by Colm Quinn BMW)

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €10325; SECOND: €3500; THIRD: €1750; FOURTH: €875; FIFTH: €525; SIXTH: €350

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath B J L Berger

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) J Jack Kennedy F 12-103u (Blinkers)

COKO BEACH (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €217,445.00 C D  HANDICAP

K.M. Donoghue 11.0 (BK) u.r in race won by Godfrey (FR) 11.0 PARDUBICE 13 OCT 16rn chse Listed 4m 2f 110yds Gd 5/4Fav HR159 J.W Kennedy 12.7 (BK) 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Singing Banjo 11.0 here 2 MAY 14rn chse 4m 1f 11yds Yld Jordan Gainford 11.8 (BK) 33L 11th of 32 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft

Winner of two hurdle races and ﬁve chases from 2m 1f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Unseated rider when 9-2 at Pardubice over 4m 2f (good) in a chase won by dead-heaters Godfrey and Sexy Lord last month.

O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier T E Bolger, Limerick B Mr Kevin Doyle Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Jenny Be Quick J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F 2-1212p

SOLITARY MAN 5 N.H. WINS €49,265.00 D HANDICAP RATING

7/1 HR143 Mr D. O’Connor 10.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Flooring Porter 11.4 LIST 25 SEP 17rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 7f 180yds Sft 7/4Fav D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 4 3/4L 2nd to Easy Fella 11.6 KILL 24 AUG 6rn nov.ch 2m 7f 80yds Yld 3/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 won 8 1/2L 1L from Je T’ai Porte 11.5 and Bowmore 11.7 KILL 19 JUL 6rn nov.ch 2m 1f Gd

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Pulled up when 7-1 in the Grade 3 Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel over 3m (soft) won by Flooring Porter in September on his latest outing.

O John P McManus T E Bolger, Limerick

O The 119 Partnership

T John C McConnell, Meath

B P & J Mills

Br Ch g Leading Light - Honey Blond J Mr J Kidd (7) F 3b-436p (Visor)

won by Sphagnum in July on his latest outing.

O John P McManus T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath B M Bruno Vagne Br B Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR)

J Eoin Walsh F p-65467 (Blinkers) Star Rating HH ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €20,355.00

18/1 HR111 C. Stone-Walsh 9.11 13L 7th of 10 to Four Clean Aces 10.10 GAL 26

RATING

33/1 HR127 E. Walsh 11.2 (CP) 8L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Paidi’s Passion 10.6 ROS 10 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 40yds Gd 22/1 E. Walsh 11.7 (CP) 5 1/2L 2 3/4L 12L 4th to Stumptown 12.7 here 4 MAY 11rn chse 3m

He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 14l behind Four Clean Aces at 18-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) last month.

O Mick & Molly Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Mr W Kinsey

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Milan Athlete

J Ricky Doyle F 334427

FAMEAFTERTHEGLORY (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 115

Jonathan Burke 10.2 31L 7th of 9 to Sweet David (GB) 10.2 CHELTENHAM 15 NOV hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Gd 14/1 HR115 K.E Buckley 11.7 5 1/2L 2nd to Stumptown 12.7 here 4 MAY 11rn chse 3m 90yds Sft 9/1 HR115 K.E Buckley 11.7 3/4L 3 3/4L 31L 4th to Singing Banjo 11.0 here 2 MAY 14rn chse 4m 1f 11yds Yld

He has won a NH ﬂat race and two point-to-points from 2m to 3m on heavy ground Well beaten at 17-2 behind Sweet David when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (good) earlier this month.

O Ms. Joy Slater

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Brendan Fortune

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Bubble Bann

J Mr T Davies (7) F p787-58 (CPiece) Star Rating H

JET FIGHTER

200/1 HR85 C. Stone-Walsh 10.13 (CP) 89L last of 8fn, 10rn to Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 here 5 FEB chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 B T Stone 5th to De Nordener BALLYCRYSTAL 21-JAN-24 5r Wnr of Two 3m Sft Petr Tuma 10.9 64L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Ztracenka CZE) 10.10 WROCLAW 22 OCT 23 chse 2m 4f Gd /Sft

Well beaten at 200-1 behind Coko Beach when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in February.

O The 119 Partnership

T John C McConnell, Meath

B Alan Cox

Br B g Doyen - Satco Street

J Mr F R Buckley (7) F 4566up (V,T)

Star Rating HH

STREETS OF DOYEN 7 N.H. WINS €62,726.60 D  HANDICAP RATING 123

18/1

HR125 A. Harvey 11.1 (V) (TS) p.u. in race won by Sphagnum 10.13 CK 3 NOV 10rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Gd B.W Harvey 11.0 (BK) u.r in race won by Godfrey (FR) 11.0 PARDUBICE 13 OCT 16rn chse Listed 4m 2f 110yds Gd 10/1

HR127 A. Harvey 11.7 (V) 35L 6th of 8fn, 14rn to Invictus Machin (FR) 10.13 KILB 23 AUG Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 at Cork over 3m 4f (good) in a chase won by Sphagnum earlier this month on his latest outing.

11 SUBSET (IRE) (29)

O Denis P Beary T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Peter O’Grady

Br B g Dahjee (USA) - Secret Flutter

J Tom Harney (7) F 3-p0p0p (CPiece) Star Rating H

SUBSET 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C (PtoP) 5/1 B T Stone p.u. in race won by Pat Coyne CURRAGHMORE 26-OCT-24 5r4f Open 3m Yld 80/1 HR80 S.F O’Keeffe 10.2 (CP) 39L last of 15 to Tullyveery Lad 11.7 TRAM 16 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f Gd/Yld 100/1 HR78 Mr B.T Stone 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Singing Banjo 11.0 here 2 MAY 14rn chse 4m 1f 11yds Yld

He has won a chase and two point-to-points from 3m to 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Pulled up when 5-1fav at Curraghmore over 3m (yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Pat Coyne last month on his latest outing.

O Mrs H M Keaveney T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais

Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Virgata (FR) J Sean Flanagan F 55-020p (TStrap)

VANILLIER (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €90,850.60 C HANDICAP

K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Senior Chief (GB) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 26 OCT 14rn hcp chse 3m 1f Gd Sean Flanagan 10.12 (CP) (TS) 42L 14th of 32 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.6 AINTREE 13 APR hcp chse 4m 2f 74yds Sft 7/2 HR151 S.W Flanagan 11.0 (CP) (TS) 14L 2nd to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.12 FAIR 24 FEB 4rn chse Grade 3 3m 1f 88yds Sft/Hvy He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 16-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Senior Chief last month on his latest outing.

E Bolger, Limerick

Tom Nestor

Blinkers worn by No 1, No 6. CPiece worn by No 8, No 11. TStrap worn by No 12, No 13. V,T worn by No 10 Visor worn by No 5. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Coko Beach (FR), 10/3 Stumptown, 9/2 Vanillier (FR), 13/2 Solitary Man, 15/2 Stealthy Tom, 14/1 Enjoy D’allen (FR), 20/1 Streets Of Doyen, 25/1 Bodhisattva, Fameaftertheglory (GB), 33/1 Three By Two, 50/1 Western Comandor, 66/1 Land Jet, 100/1 Jet Fighter, Subset 2023 - 1st Birchdale 2nd Vital Island 3rd Mica Malpic (FR) (7 min. 5.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

C&D winner COKO BEACH should be diﬃcult to beat back over his optimum distance. Successful here in February, the grey ran respectably in the Grand National before ﬁnishing third over 4m1f back here in the La Touche Cup in May. Still in contention when unseating four out in the Velka Pardubicka last time, he can regain the winning thread now. In receipt of 10lb from the selection, the Gavin Cromwell-trained Vanillier has to be a serious threat. A Listed winner over hurdles, Solitary Man is an interesting recruit to this discipline WIN: COKO BEACH EACH-WAY: Vanillier

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs COKO BEACH

Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs SOLITARY MAN and STEALTHY TOM and WESTERN COMANDOR today. Longest Traveller: SOLITARY MAN & WESTERN COMANDOR & STEALTHY TOM trained by E Bolger, Limerick, 108 miles.

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51) Two Miles and Five Furlongs 163 Yards

(A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Series for future chasers) FIRST €8850; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300

Mrs Audrey Turley T W P Mullins, Carlow B Victor Connolly Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Backaway J Paul Townend F 106

80/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 12.0 18L 6th of 12 to Redemption Day (GB) 12.0

B. Hayes 11.7 32L 14th of 18fn, 19rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13

1/1Fav Miss J. Townend 12.0 won 7L 5L from Born Braver 12.0 and Lieber Nicc 11.9 FAIR 27

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 19l

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B The Culloty Family

Br B g Walk In The Park - Ideal Song

J Brian Hayes F 2-40- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH DID I ASK YOU THAT

12/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.7 (TS) 10L 10th of 18 to Walk Away Harry 11.7 here 28 APR 23 Bumper 2m 2f Yld 1/1Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 4 1/2L 1 1/2L s/hd 4th to Farren Glory 12.0 NAV 20 MAR 23 10rn Bumper 2m Hvy 1/1Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.7 nk 2nd to Pour Les Filles (GB) 11.0 LEP 26 DEC 22 9rn Bumper 2m Sft

Beaten 10l behind Walk Away Harry at 12-1 when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m 2f (yielding) in April last year.

O Yellow Card Syndicate T Eoin Griﬃn, Kilkenny B Louis G Vambeck Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Keep Face (FR)

J Ricky Doyle F 7/-f1D1-

Rating HHH FLEMENSFACE 1 N.H.

(PtoP) 6/4FF J C Barry to Dusautior (GB) KNOCKANOHILL 12-MAR-23 12r5f Gelds

(PtoP) 12/1 J C Barry fell in race won by Ryehill

beating Asian Master by 1 3/4l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Michael C Grifﬁn.

Karl Thornton T Karl Thornton, Dublin B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Br Br g Soldier of Fortune - Kalygarde (FR) J Gavin Brouder (5) F 8

Rating H GARDE MY FORTUNE 11/1 B.W Harvey 11.12 37L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Ballybrittas 11.12 LIM 20 OCT mdn hdl 2m 70yds Gd Half-brother to Aazza, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Ballybrittas when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Limerick over 2m (good) last month. (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000))

O John P McManus

T Liz Doyle, Wexford

B M Dominique Vigneron & M Romain Vigneron

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR)

J Aidan Kelly (5) F 2-

JERISK STAR (FR)

5/1

Mr F. Maguire 11.10 1L 2nd to D Art D Art (FR) 11.10 GOW 26 JAN 23 8rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

Beaten 1l by D Art D Art when second of 8 at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 2m (softheavy) in January last year.

6 MASTERBOY DAVIS (FR) (205)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

5 11 12 (166)

B M Claude Quellier, M Alan Quellier & Mme Svetlana Timon-Quellier

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tamtam Davis (FR)

J Jack Kennedy F 2-230

MASTERBOY DAVIS (FR)

12/1

HHH

Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 51L 11th of 18fn, 19rn to Don’tstopthemusic 12.0 here 3 MAY Bumper 2m 2f 181yds Sft 5/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 3 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Harbour Highway 12.0 NAV 23 MAR 9rn Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Hvy 15/8 Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 hd 2nd to Sounds Victorius 12.0 here 18 FEB 8rn Bumper 1m 7f 189yds Hvy

Placed in two NH ﬂat races and a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Don’tstopthemusic when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m 3f (soft) in May.

7 MIGHTY SOLDIER (IRE) (30) 5 11

O Frank Reynolds

T James Andrew Fahey, Laois

B Thomas Mulhern

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Watercolours

J Danny Mullins F p07 (TStrap)

MIGHTY SOLDIER

Star Rating H

66/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.4 (TS) 89L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Newtown Rambler 11.4 SLGO 25 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 66yds Yld 80/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 44L 11th of 22 to Donnie Devito 11.5 here 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 3f 100yds Gd (PtoP) 5/1 R W Barron p.u. in race won by Disguisedlimit CURRAGHMORE 20-APR-24 12r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Newtown Rambler when seventh of 12 on his hurdling debut at Sligo over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.

8 MONROES HOLLOW (IRE) (15) 6 11 12 (166)

O No Hollow Dream Syndicate

T Peter Fahey, Kildare

B Mr Thomas Keane

Br Ch g Beat Hollow (GB) - Presenting Troika

J Peter Smithers (7) F 58664 Star Rating HH

MONROES HOLLOW

66/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 1/2L 10L 13L 4th to But What 11.7 GOW 9 NOV 14rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 33/1 J. Coen 11.9 53L 6th of 14 to Sporting Glory 11.12 GAL 26 OCT mdn hdl 2m 90yds Yld/Sft 40/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 14L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Dippedinmoonlight 11.0 DWNP 20 SEP Bumper 2m 1f 165yds Gd

Unplaced in all ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind But What when fourth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.

9 SON OF ANARCHY (IRE) (364)

O John P McManus

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B A & M Mellerick

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - She’s Got Grit

J Mark Walsh F 1- Star Rating HHHHH

SON OF ANARCHY (PtoP) 1/1FF B O’Neill won 15L 5L from Jazz De Cotte (FR) and Locked Box LINGSTOWN 26-NOV-23 9r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

A winner at evens fav in a point-to-point race at Lingstown over 3m (soft) in November last year, beating Jazz De Cotte by 15l.

10 SPRINGT DE LA MARE (FR)

O Alymer Stud

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B M Hubert Pichon & E A R L Pichon P-V

Br Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Springa De La Mare (FR) J Keith Donoghue F 113-f Star Rating HHHH SPRINGT DE LA MARE (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00

8/11Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 fell in race won by Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 here 15 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 205yds Sft

5/2 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.11 4L 11L 3rd to The Enabler 11.11 NAV 17 DEC 23 6rn Bumper 2m Sft

5/2 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 won hd hd from My Trump Card 11.9 and Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 12.0 NAV 18 NOV 23 7rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

Successful in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft - heavy ground. Fell having jumped the last when 8-11fav here over 2m 7f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Slanagaibhgoleir in January.

11 GRANNYS YARIS (IRE) (48) 7 11 5 (159)

O Charles Flattery

T Nigel Thomas Slevin, Meath

B Daryl Deacon Br B f Jet Away (GB) - Kerso

J Sean Flanagan F 8318-00 (TStrap) Star Rating H GRANNYS YARIS 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00

33/1 S.W Flanagan 11.7 (TS) 53L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Sansrisk (FR) 11.7 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd 40/1 S.W Flanagan 11.7 (TS) 41L 14th of 15 to Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 10.13 BAL 13 SEP mdn

50/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.8 (TS) 37L 8th of 9 to Aurora Vega 11.11 GOW 29

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Sansrisk when 10th of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) last month.

O M K Mariga

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Southeast B/S, O Hickey & L Gleeson Br B f Westerner (GB) - Augusta Bay (GB)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F 1 Star Rating HHH

THE BIG WESTERNER (PtoP) 7/4 B Lawless won 2L 12L from Jasmine D’airy (FR) and Auntie Maggie BALLYCAHANE 03-MAR-24 7r5f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

A winner at 7-4fav in a point-to-point race at Ballycahane over 3m (soft - heavy) in March, beating Jasmine D’airy by 2l. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Matthew Flynn O’Connor.

TStrap worn by No 2, No 7, No 11

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Argento Boy, 4/1 Son Of Anarchy, 5/1 Did I Ask You That, Springt De La Mare (FR), 7/1 Masterboy Davis (FR), 15/2 The Big Westerner, 10/1 Jerisk Star (FR), 12/1 Flemensface, 33/1 Monroes Hollow, 50/1 Garde My Fortune, Grannys Yaris, 100/1 Mighty Soldier 2023 - 1st Shannon Royale 2nd Tullyhill (FR) 3rd Rocco Boyo (5 min. 49.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Point-to-point winner SON OF ANARCHY looks an exciting recruit for leading owner J.P. McManus. Given that the Soldier Of Fortune gelding won easily by 15 lengths on that occasion, Gordon Elliott’s charge appears to have immense potential Fairyhouse bumper winner Argento Boy struggled at Cheltenham but ran much better when sixth in a Grade 1 here in May, and the Willie Mullins-trained gelding is sure to make his presence felt. Springt De La Mare is another who holds claims for the Gavin Cromwell yard. WIN: SON OF ANARCHY EACH-WAY: Argento Boy

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs ARGENTO BOY and DID I ASK YOU THAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs MASTERBOY DAVIS and SON OF ANARCHY Longest Traveller: THE BIG WESTERNER trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

10.10 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 16/1 HR134 A.P Kelly 10.11 17L 13th of 21fn, 23rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.0 here 4 MAY Ext hcp hdl

She has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground Beaten 16l behind Frankendael at 13-2 when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft) in September.

2 CHAMPELLA (IRE)

O Sarsﬁelds Racing Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B William & Patricia Doyle

Br Ch f Champs Elysees (GB) - Dibella J Tom Harney F 241415

HR133 T.P. Harney 10.9 9L 5th of 7 to Jetara

7/1 HR125 T.P. Harney 10.12 14L 3L 1 1/2L 4th to Anyway (GER) 10.10 KILL 24 AUG 13rn

hdl 2m 6f 80yds Gd/Yld

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Jetara when ﬁfth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing in

2m 7f (good) last month.

O Philip Byrne T Paul Nolan, Wexford B Frank A McNulty

Br B f Authorized - Leah Claire

J Sean O’Keeﬀe F 101-313 Star

HHHH FEET OF A DANCER (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €32,745.00 HANDICAP RATING 131 9/2 HR131 S.F O’Keeffe

O Over The Sticks Syndicate

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Ms Diane O’Neill

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Miss Macnamara

J Paul Townend F 0-39301 Star Rating HHHHH

LOT OF JOY 2 FLAT WINS €49,551.70 2 N.H. WINS €17,700.00  HANDICAP RATING 133

5/6Fav HR127 P. Townend 10.11 won 8 1/2L 4L from Royal Hollow 10.6 and Amanha (FR) 10.7 GOW 4 OCT 5rn hdl 2m Gd 12/1

HR87 Billy Loughnane 8.11 11L 12th of 22 to Fighter 8.2 LEP 14 SEP Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 4/1

HR87 C.T Keane 9.1 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Prydwen 10.2 KILL 23 AUG 12rn Ext hcp

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and yielding ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-6fav at Gowran Park over 2m (good) last month, beating Royal Hollow by 9l.

RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) (36)

O Bective Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath B M Yannick Fouin

Br Gr f Martaline (GB) - Angesse (FR) J Jack Kennedy F 122634 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €72,570.00 C 15/2 Sam Ewing 10.9 s/hd 5 1/2L 3L 4th to Jetara 11.5 LIM 19 OCT 7rn hdl Listed 2m 6f 180yds Gd Sean Bowen 11.4 4 3/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to Apple Away 11.0 PERTH 24 APR 5rn chse Listed 2m 7f 180yds Sft J.W Kennedy 11.2 22L 6th of 9 to Limerick Lace 11.2 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR chse Grade 2 2m 4f 127yds Sft

Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Jetara when fourth of 7 at 15-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 7f (good) last month.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd

Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Scorpio Queen

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F 1-60f Star Rating HH

SPECULATRIX (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 C

2/5Fav J.W Kennedy 11.7 fell in race won by Fair Damsel 10.8 KILL 6 OCT 8rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 16/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 19L 11th of 14 to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.11 here 1 MAY Bumper 2m 132yds Gd/Yld Jack Kennedy 11.2 8L 6th of 16 to Diva Luna 11.2 AINTREE 11 APR Bumper 2m 209yds Sft

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on yielding ground. Fell at the last when 2-5fav at Killarney over 2m 1f (yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Fair Damsel last month on her hurdling debut.

CPiece worn by No 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Lot Of Joy, 4/1 Feet Of A Dancer (FR), 11/2 Champella, Riviere D’etel (FR), 15/2 Risk Belle (FR), 10/1 Speculatrix (GB), 25/1 Hazelhatch Lady 2023 - 1st Hispanic Moon (FR) 2nd Saylavee 3rd Broomﬁeld Bijou (4 min. 38.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

LOT OF JOY is a useful staying handicapper on the Flat and was having her ﬁrst run over hurdles in over a year when scoring in ﬁne style at Gowran last month. Hopefully she can build on that success and may have most to fear from Champella, who progressed well over hurdles this year winning at the Galway and Listowel Festivals and may have found 2m7f a bit too far at Limerick last time Feet Of A Dancer gained a fourth career win on her penultimate start at Wexford and had both Riviere D’etel and Champella behind when third to Jetara at Limerick.

WIN: LOTS OF JOY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: Champella

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs LOT OF JOY and RISK BELLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs RIVIERE D’ETEL and SPECULATRIX Longest Traveller: FEET OF A DANCER trained by P Nolan, Wexford, 82 miles.

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51) Three Miles and 24 Yards

(Generously sponsored by Pertemps Network Group Ltd) FIRST €12980; SECOND: €4400; THIRD: €2200; FOURTH: €1100; FIFTH: €660; SIXTH: €440

O John P McManus

T Padraig Roche, Kildare

B E A R L Haras De L’Hotellerie

Br Ch g Martaline (GB) - Samansonnienne (FR) J Peter Smithers (7) F 37p-121

11/10Fav HR133 A.P Kelly 11.7 won nk 3/4L from Cavalry Master 11.0 and Macgiloney 11.2

11/2 HR135 P.T. Smithers 10.10 2 1/2L 2nd to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5 CK 31 MAR 9rn Ext hcp hdl Listed

18/1 HR125 P.T. Smithers 10.6 won 21L 8L from Kashi (FR) 10.3 and Whatcouldhavebeen 10.12 FAIR

Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-10fav at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) in April, beating Cavalry Master by a neck.

O Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn T M F Morris, Tipperary

B Frank Motherway

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Mrs Dempsey J Gavin Brouder (5) F 47-5636 (C,T)

FRANCISCAN ROCK 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00 HANDICAP RATING 134

11/2 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (CP) (TS) 24L 6th of 7fn, 11rn to Pink In The Park 11.5 GAL 1 AUG beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Gd 5/1 HR135 R.A. Doyle 11.0 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L 6L 3rd to Happy Jacky 10.7 CK 5 JUL 6rn hdl 3m Gd 66/1 HR135 R.A. Doyle 11.10 (CP) (TS) 15L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 here 2 MAY hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 110yds Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Pink In The Park when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in August.

O Macs Charm Syndicate T C A Murphy, Wexford

B Mrs Patricia A Byrne Br B g Le Fou - Star Island

J Ross Berry (7) F 21pp-55 Star Rating HHH MACS CHARM 4 N.H. WINS €43,070.00 HANDICAP RATING 134 13/2 HR141 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 14L 5th of 10fn,

Shame 11.3 GOW 25 JAN Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 50/1 HR142 B. Hayes 11.5 p.u. in race won by Meetingofthewaters 10.7 LEP 27 DEC 23 27rn hcp chse (0-150)

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m 1f

14l behind Hartur D’arc when ﬁfth of 12 at 13-2 on his

5f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 10l behind French Dynamite when fourth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase here over 2m 7f (good - yielding) last month. 6

Downtown Syndicate/F

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Canterbrook Stud & Brittas House Br B g Walk In The Park - She’s Otto J Tom Harney (7) F 452118

3/1Fav HR126 T.P. Harney 10.5 28L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Rocky’s Diamond 10.5 GOW

7/1 HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 won 6L 1 3/4L from Sea Music 11.4 and Costanuci 10.13 GAL 31 JUL

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 3-1jt-fav behind Rocky’s Diamond when eighth of 11 on his latest outing

O Tadhg Moynihan

T E McNamara, Limerick

B E A R L Haras De Plasence & Mme Valerie Saint Palais

Br B g Loup Breton - Kalimina (FR) J Conor McNamara F 653-691 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHHH

REAL STEEL (FR) 8 N.H. WINS €315,440.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 121

8/1 HR132 D.E. Mullins 10.8 (BK) won 3 1/2L 2L from Horantzau D’airy (FR) 11.7 and Chemical Energy 11.0

16/1 HR134 D. King 10.3 (CP) 37L 9th of 12fn, 17rn to Flooring Porter 11.4 LIST 25 SEP

28/1 HR123 M.M. McDonagh 11.3 25L 7th of 13 to Anyway (GER) 10.10 KILL 24 AUG

Gd/Yld

Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 8-1 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BoyleSports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase at Limerick over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Horantzau D’airy by 3 1/2l.

O John P McManus T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Sean Reilly Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Shadow Dearg J Finn Brickley (7) F 7-35-14p Star Rating HH SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR 1 N.H.

15/2 HR122 M.P Walsh 11.1 p.u. in race won by Whatcouldhavebeen 11.2 FAIR 1 APR 8rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 6f

Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR123 M.P Walsh 10.11 21L 8L 11L 4th to Shadow Rider (FR) 10.6 FAIR 24 FEB 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m

Hvy 3/1 M.P Walsh 11.12 won nk 1 3/4L from Churchroad Prince 11.12 and Bossofthebrownies 11.12 here 15 JAN 10rn mdn

his latest outing.

O John P McManus

T Robert Tyner, Cork

B Edward Gahan

Br B Br g Morozov (USA) - Carrigeen Rocket J Aidan Kelly (5) F p4-621p (CPiece)

12/1 HR128 M.P Walsh 11.2 (BK) p.u. in race won by The Gradual Slope 9.13 here 4 MAY 21rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Sft 8/1 HR111 M.P Walsh 10.10 (BK) won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Aodhan May 10.4 and Jeriko De Baune (FR) 10.8

17/2 HR128 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (CP) 6 1/2L 2nd to Falco Blitz 11.12 LIM 10 MAR 8rn hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy

Winner of three hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up 5 out when 12-1 here over 3m 7f (soft) in a chase won by The Gradual Slope in May on his latest outing.

O Donncha Duggan

T Donncha Duggan (R), Limerick

B Mubarak Al Naemi

Br B g Mainsail (GB) - Splendeur (FR) J K Callaghan (5) F 308011

17/2 HR99 J.P Shinnick 10.13 won 3 1/4L 4 1/4L from Nevereverever 10.11 and Donacheady Gale 12.0

Star Rating HHH

1f 156yds Yld 20/1 HR88 J.P Shinnick 10.9 won 5L 1 1/4L from The Striker Dylan 11.7 and Vintage Gold 11.0 KILL 6

Gd/Yld 150/1 A. McCurtin 11.4 57L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Has Me Dreaming 11.4 KILB 4

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m 2f on yielding ground. A winner at 17-2 in a hurdle race at Sligo over 3m 2f (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Nevereverever by 3 1/2l.

Blinkers worn by No 10, No 13. C,T worn by No 2, No 5, No 9. CPiece worn by No 12

TStrap worn by No 8, No 14

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Great Universe (GB), 6/1 Shadow Rider (FR), 7/1 Desertmore House, Doitforjane Sid, 8/1 Whatsavailable, 10/1 Franciscan Rock, Macs Charm, A Tipp For Gold, 12/1 Donkey Years, Real Steel (FR), Will Wilde (FR), 16/1 Slanagaibhgoleir, Sir Bob, 20/1 Karl Des Tourelles (FR), Talk In The Park 2023 - 1st Jody Ted 2nd Gabbys Cross 3rd Alpesh Amin (6 min. 32.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

DESERTMORE HOUSE has shown his best form over fences notably when successful in the Kerry National at Listowel last year and reverts to hurdles oﬀ a 16lb lower mark compared to his chase rating. The selection was a creditable third to Noble Birth on his last hurdle start at Naas this spring and should be spot on after a couple of recent outings over fences. Real Steel held a career high rating of 166 over fences four years ago and has been rejuvenated by Eric McNamara to land two big handicaps including the Munster National last month. He also reverts to hurdles oﬀ an attractive mark, while others to consider include Shadow Rider and easy Sligo maiden winner Great Universe WIN: DESERTMORE HOUSE EACH-WAY: Real Steel

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR

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

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2/1Fav J.J. Slevin 11.2 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to San Salvador 11.2 LIST 22 SEP 6rn nov.ch 2m 1f 150yds Gd N GAUFFENIC 10.12 15L 5th of 13 to Alentejo (FR) 10.10

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase when 11-4fav here over 2m 2f (good - yielding) last month, beating Monbeg Park by 1/2l.

O P Budds

T David Kenneth Budds, Waterford B Gestut Etzean

Br B g Jukebox Jury - Adira (GER)

J Shane Fitzgerald F pf1328 (CPiece) Star Rating HH ANYWAY (GER) 3 N.H. WINS €25,665.00 12/1

M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 42L 8th of 13 to Inthepocket (GB) 11.12 WEX 28 OCT beg.ch 2m Sft 11/4 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to The Other Mozzie 11.12 GAL 8 OCT 9rn beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd 5/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.7 (CP) 5L 4 1/2L 3rd to Seddon 10.11 LIST 27 SEP 12rn 1m 6f Sft

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Inthepocket when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m (soft) last month.

Easyﬁx

Gordon Elliott, Meath B A V Bloodstock Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Toledana (FR) J Jack Kennedy

GLORY 4 N.H. WINS €71,390.00 4/6Fav J.W Kennedy 11.12 won 7 1/2L 8 1/2L from Ho My Lord (FR) 11.12

O Mark R D Fleming & T Westropp Bennett

T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary

B M Fleming & T Westropp Bennett

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Great Jane (FR)

J Sean O’Keeﬀe F 154262 Star Rating HHH

GAELIC ARC 4 N.H. WINS €47,790.00  HANDICAP RATING 132

13/8Fav HR132 D.E. Mullins 11.2 4 1/4L 2nd to The Big Chap 11.10 GOW 9 NOV 4rn Ext

chse 2m Gd 12/1 HR134 D.E. Mullins 11.0 32L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Gorgeous Tom 11.0 CK 3 NOV nov.ch

2m 4f Gd 22/1 HR132 D.E. Mullins 10.13 3/4L 2nd to Shecouldbeanything 10.6 TIPP 6 OCT 6rn nov.ch

Gd/Yld

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good - yielding ground Beaten 4 1/2l by The Big Chap when second of 4 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m (good) earlier this month.

O P L Polly T Noel Meade, Meath

B Cathal Ennis

Br B g Walk In The Park - Miss Oscarteea

J Sean Flanagan F 7-30621 Star Rating HH

SPORTINTHEPARK 2 N.H. WINS €16,225.00

9/2 S.W Flanagan 11.5 won 8 1/2L 4 1/4L from Sea Music 11.9 and Will Do 11.5 GAL 26 OCT 9rn nov.ch 2m 2f 54yds Yld/Sft 6/1 D. Meyler 11.12 3 1/2L 2nd to Yeats Star 11.12 LIST 26 SEP 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f Sft 10/1 E. Walsh 11.12 15L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Magic Tricks (FR) 11.12 DRYL 6 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 150yds Gd

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Galway over 2m 2f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Sea Music by 9l.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Leonard Flynn

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan

J Keith Donoghue F 34412

TOUCH ME NOT 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

9/2 J.W Kennedy 11.12 nk 2nd to Fascile Mode 11.12 here 16 OCT 12rn beg.ch 2m 136yds Gd/Yld 2/1 J.W Kennedy 11.4 won 4L 20L from Al Gasparo (FR) 11.4 and Sloan Sq 11.4 TRAM 22 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd 9/1 J.W Kennedy 11.12 1 3/4L 13L 6L 4th to Gorgeous Tom 11.12 NAAS 4 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on yielding ground. Beaten a neck by Fascile Mode when second of 12 at 9-2 on his chase debut here over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month.

O Bronsan Racing

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B A O’Brien,M Al Monsour& K Al’ Attiyah Br B g Zoﬀany - Shamarbelle J R Deegan F 361443 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH NURBURGRING 1 FLAT WIN €7,670.00 3 N.H. WINS

13/8 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (TS) 7L 1 3/4L 3rd to Down Memory Lane 11.12 NAV 16 NOV 9rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld 5/1 HR90 D. McMonagle 8.11 (TS) 1/2L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to The Euphrates (GB) 9.2 CUR 29 SEP 30rn hcp (0-110)2m 170yds Gd 4/1 HR90 D. McMonagle 9.0 (TS) 4L 4 1/4L hd 4th to Fighter 8.2 LEP 14 SEP 22rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Third of 9 behind Down Memory Lane beaten 9l at 13-8 on his chase debut at Navan over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.

CPiece worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Farren Glory, 7/2 Nurburgring, 4/1 Jordans (FR), 5/1 Fascile Mode, 6/1 Touch Me Not, 8/1 Gaelic Arc, 10/1 Sportinthepark, 25/1 Anyway (GER) 2023 - 1st Imagine (FR) 2nd Lucid Dreams 3rd Uncle Phil (4 min. 12.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

FARREN GLORY was a Grade 1 winner over hurdles last season and met a smart sort on debut over fences at Wexford before going one better at Naas last time The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding appeared to slip at a few fences but ultimately scored in decisive fashion and should benefit from that experience. Fascile Mode and Touch Me Not were only separated by a neck when fighting out the finish here last month, while Jordans has taken well to fences and also boasts winning course form in a 2m2f Grade 3. Galway Hurdle winner Nurburgring made a promising start over fences at Navan last weekend WIN: FARREN GLORY

EACH-WAY: Fascile Mode

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

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

runs FARREN GLORY and TOUCH ME NOT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%)

runs FARREN GLORY and TOUCH ME NOT Longest Traveller: GAELIC ARC trained by J P Ryan, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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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

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

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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!

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 three 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

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JOHN DURKAN

A FINE RACE BY WHICH TO RECALL A TRULY OUTSTANDING MAN

John Durkan was the young man who saw Istabraq’s potential as a hurdler when he was racing on the Flat for John Gosden. He bought him for JP McManus and was to train him until he was struck down by leukaemia at the age of 31.

Istabraq went on to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham three times and, conﬁrm himself as one of the greats.

Today’s race was ﬁrst run in John Durkan’s honour in 1998, when Imperial Call beat Dorans Pride, and has been contested by Ireland’s best chasers ever since.

JOHN DURKAN RACE PREVIEW

Last year’s winner Fastorslow is back to defend his title

The Martin Brassil-trained son of Saint Des Saints produced an impressive performance to see oﬀ persistent challenge of Appreciate It and Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs to land the spoils.

Galopin Des Champs and Fastorslow have faced oﬀ a total of six times in recent years ,with the pair all square at three-a-piece. The former will be hoping to get the better of his rival over this distance after last year’s defeat. While he is the higher rated of the pair, he will need to jump better than last year in order to get the better of his rival

There is another entry that will threaten the hopes of the previously mentioned runners and that comes from the Willie Mullins yard too. Seven-yearold Fact To File has enjoyed a ﬁne start to life on the track, including victory in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. He has only been beaten once over fences and this could set up and exciting contest for the racegoers here at Punchestown.

JP McManus, who owns Fact To File, is also represented by two others in this contest and they come in the form of Spillane’s Tower and Inothewayurthinkin with the former impressing last year His wins included three wins at the course, the latest being in the Grade 1 Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase back in April

Prior to that victory, Inothewayurthinkin came home a ready winner of the Kim Muir at Cheltenham before a comfortable Grade 1 success at Aintree While he has a bit more to ﬁnd, he’s shown enough to indicate he can compete at the very top level.

The market seems to be a good indicator in this contest, with eight of the past 12 winners being favourites or joint favourites. Fastorslow, Galopin Des Champs and Fact To File are all popular choices so far.

It promises to be another fantastic renewal of the race, that will no doubt serve as an excellent form line throughout the season.

Galopin Des Champs

10/1 HR165 D.A. Jacob 11.12 (TS) 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Energumene (FR) 11.12 here 25 APR 23

P. Townend 11.10 (TS) 18L 8th of 9 to Envoi Allen (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR 23 chse

Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on

heavy. Finished 7l behind Fastorslow when fourth of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a

course and distance (soft) in November last year. 2

O John P McManus

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Michel Pehu

Br B g Poliglote (GB) - Mitemps (FR)

J Mark Walsh F 2221-11

FACT TO FILE (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €223,607.00 HANDICAP RATING

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M.P Walsh 11.7 won 3 3/4L 2 1/2L from Monty’s Star 11.7 and Giovinco 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 110yds Sft 6/4 M.P. Walsh 11.10 won LEP 4 FEB 2rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft 4/6Fav M.P Walsh 11.12 won 17L 26L from Zanahiyr 11.12 and Minella Cocooner 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 23 5rn beg.ch 2m 5f 70yds Sft

Winner of a NH ﬂat race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and yielding - soft ground Won on his latest outing when 8-13fav in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in March, beating Monty’s Star by 4l.

Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

Martin Brassil, Kildare B M Sydney Vidal Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Popova (FR)

J Mr D O’Connor F 211-2u1 (TStrap)

FASTORSLOW (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €448,520.00 CD

7/2 HR170

7/2 HR168 J.J.

O Cheveley Park Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B J P King & Leonard King

Br B g Presenting (GB) - Hayabusa (GB)

J Mr P W Mullins F 1-56111-

GRANGECLARE WEST 5 N.H. WINS €93,220.00 C HANDICAP RATING 159

4/1 P. Townend 11.10 won 6L 10L from Corbetts Cross 11.10 and Flooring Porter 11.10 LEP 29

7/4 P. Townend 11.12 won 2 3/4L 6 1/2L from Heart Wood (FR) 11.12 and Corbetts Cross 11.12 NAAS

6/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 4 1/4L 5L from Da Capo Glory 11.5 and Imagine (FR) 11.5

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground A winner at 4-1 in a Grade 1 chase at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Corbetts Cross by 6l.

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O John P McManus

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Walk In The Park - Sway (FR)

J Keith Donoghue F 223-911 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN 4 N.H. WINS €135,467.20

Mark Walsh 11.7 won 4L 1 1/4L from Iroko (FR) 11.7 and Heart Wood (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 12 APR 6rn nov.ch

Mr D. O’Connor 12.0 won 8L 18L from Git Maker (FR) 11.1 and Whacker Clan 11.0 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 22rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 2f

11/2 HR144 S.D. Torrens 10.9 29L 9th of 16fn, 25rn to Heart Wood (FR) 10.1 LEP 4

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 3m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 6-4fav at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) in April, beating Iroko by 4l.

JOURNEY WITH ME 6 N.H. WINS €110,035.00

33/1 HR162 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 (TS) 11L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Fastorslow (FR) 11.10 here 1 MAY chse Grade 1 3m 213yds Gd/Yld 4/1 HR151 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 (TS) won 9L 16L from Appreciate It 11.4 and Fil Dor (FR) 11.4 FAIR 1 APR 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 160yds Hvy 4/6Fav HR151 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 (TS) 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 11.8 NAV 2 MAR 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 90yds Hvy

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 12l behind Fastorslow at 33-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase here over 3m 1f (yielding) in May.

O David Bobbett T W P Mullins, Carlow B J Asple Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Askanna J Danny Mullins F 3-13631

D.E. Mullins 11.9 won nk 2 1/4L from Annual Invictus 10.10 and Nick

TStrap worn by No 1, No 3, No 6, No 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Fact To File (FR), 9/4 Fastorslow (FR), 7/2 Galopin Des Champs (FR), 13/2 Spillane’s Tower, 12/1 Grangeclare West, 14/1 Inothewayurthinkin, 50/1 Blue Lord (FR), Journey With Me, Minella Cocooner 2023 - 1st Fastorslow (FR) 2nd Appreciate It 3rd Galopin Des Champs (FR) (5 min. 14.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

FASTORSLOW beat Galopin Des Champs in this race 12 months ago and may repeat the trick. The Martin Brassil-trained gelding has a great record at this venue, being a dual winner of the Punchestown Gold Cup, and could take some stopping again. Galopin Des Champs didn’t jump as well as normal when third in last year’s renewal and the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is an obvious threat, while his stablemate Fact To File took to fences really well last season and won a Grade 1 over a similar trip at Leopardstown before following up in the Brown Advisory at the Cheltenham Festival Spillane’s Tower and Inothewayurthinkin were also Grade 1-winning novices in the same colours over fences. WIN: FASTORSLOW EACH-WAY: Fact To File

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs BLUE LORD and FACT TO FILE and GALOPIN DES CHAMPS and GRANGECLARE WEST and MINELLA COCOONER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs JOURNEY WITH ME

Longest Traveller: SPILLANE’S TOWER trained by J J Mangan, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

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1 3/4L 7L 3rd to Glen Kiln 11.5 NAAS 10 FEB 9rn

Placed in four hurdle races from four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Icare Desbois when second of 19 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft) in April.

O Ms D M McGuire

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Yorton Farm Stud

Br B g Pether’s Moon - More Like That J Sean Flanagan F 365523 (Hood)

IF YOU LET ME (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 119 15/8Fav HR115 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (H) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Tuckmill 10.4 DRYL 1 NOV 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 25/1 G.F. Carroll 10.1 (H) 1/2L 2nd to Double Agent 9.8 NAV 23 OCT 11rn mdn 1m 6f Yld 15/2 K.E Buckley 11.12 (H) 8 3/4L 5th of 7 to Cossack Chach 11.3 SLGO 2 OCT beg.ch 2m 1f 120yds Gd

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good - yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Tuckmill beaten 1 1/4l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at

over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

6/5Fav HR116

1/2L 3rd to Johanna Whitty 9.4 GOW 23 APR

14/1 HR118 S.W Flanagan 11.12 20L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to Don Chalant 11.12

O John P McManus

T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B f Westerner (GB) - Dressedtothenines

J Mark Walsh F 442 Star Rating HHHHH

WELL DRESSED HANDICAP RATING 113

4/1 M.P Walsh 11.5 3L 2nd to Rainbow Trail (FR) 11.12 NAV 23 MAR 16rn mdn

Hvy 22/1 K.E Buckley 11.5 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 9L 4th to Tounsivator (FR) 11.12 NAAS 25 FEB 25rn mdn

1m 7f 144yds Sft 80/1 K.E Buckley 11.7 3 1/4L 11L 20L 4th to Bioluminescence 11.7 here 29 JAN 11rn

Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 3l by Rainbow Trail when second of 16 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) in March.

3/1 HR115 Miss E.J. Sweeney 10.11 u.r in race won by Fizzle Rock 10.12 SLGO 10 AUG 23 7rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Yld 9/4Fav HR116 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 nk 6L 3/4L 4th to Hartur D’arc (FR) 11.12 WEX 31 MAY 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR116 Miss E.J. Sweeney 11.5 u.r. in race won by Ottizzini 11.5 DWNP 5 MAY 23 12rn

Yld

Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 13 starts. Unseated rider when 3-1 at Sligo over 2m 4f (yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Fizzle Rock in August last year on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.

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O Basil Holian

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mr Maurice Garde

Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Ile En Crise J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F 0-4-1

LADY BRESIL 1 N.H.

5/4 Rachael Blackmore 10.11 won 3/4L 4 1/2L from Maroto 11.4 and Zulu Mike 11.4

Sft/Hvy 40/1 S.W Flanagan 11.5 3 1/2L 3 3/4L 14L 4th to Spread Boss Ted (GB) 11.12 NAV 17 DEC 23 7rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 2/1Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.4 44L 10th of 11 to Magic Dawn 11.4 here 31 DEC 22 Bumper 2m 2f Sft/Hvy A winner at 5-4 in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) on her latest outing in April, beating Maroto by 3/4l.

O John Patrick Ryan

T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary B The Cedars

S. Fitzgerald 11.12 won 3L 7L from Elusive Prince 11.12 and Shantou Princess 11.5 CLON 24 OCT 7rn

CPiece worn by No 9. Hood worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 3, No 4, No 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Well Dressed, 3/1 Union Station, 5/1 Sonny May, 11/2 Lady Bresil, 6/1 If You Let Me (GB), 8/1 Cut The Rope (FR), 12/1 Attaboyarchie, 16/1 Marlpark, 33/1 Morph Speed

2023 - 1st Yeats Star 2nd Heliko Conti (FR) 3rd Striking (FR) (4 min. 21.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

WELL DRESSED progressed with each run in maiden hurdles last season and appears on a reasonable mark as she steps into handicap company after a summer break. The selection had Union Station over four lengths behind in third when beating all bar the odds-on Rainbow Trail at Navan last time Sonny May justiﬁed strong support when opening her account at Gowran earlier this month and should make a bold bid to defy an 8lb hike in the ratings, while Lady Bresil represents a yard in great form and the lightly-raced Clonmel maiden winner has plenty of scope for improvement. WIN: WELL DRESSED

EACH-WAY: Sonny May

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24):

H De Bromhead (41 wins from 348 runners, 12%) runs LADY BRESIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs LADY BRESIL

Longest Traveller: MARLPARK trained by J P Ryan, Tipperary, 98 miles.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME

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.

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!

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

Ms Fiona Wentges

M Halford & T Collins, Kildare (Conyngham Lodge) B Mr Stephen Dowling Br B g Califet (FR) - Rapid Replay

Mr T A Halford (7) F

Martin Brassil, Kildare

Al Shahania Stud

B g Siyouni (FR) - Camerone

to Solebay, won at 1m 2f.

J Mr H C Swan (3) F

3-1fav

Ch g Masked Marvel (GB) - Escort’chance (FR)

B B Poots

Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Little Luv

J Mr S E Cottrill (7) F p07045 (CPiece) Star Rating H NOHILLTOOSTEEP

250/1 Mr S.E. Cottrill 11.7 39L 5th of 10 to Mic Drop 11.7 CLON 7 NOV Bumper 2m 51yds Gd

150/1 Mr S.E. Cottrill 11.7 6L 44L 34L 4th to Ira Hayes 11.7 WEX 28 OCT 6rn Bumper 2m 100yds Sft 150/1 Mr L.P Barnett 11.7 (TS) 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Fortune The Brave 11.4 KILB 6 SEP Bumper 2m 4f Yld

Yet to place in six starts Well beaten at 250-1 behind Mic Drop when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Clonmel over 2m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

O Mrs J Donnelly

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M L Bloodstock Limited

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Arret Station (FR)

J Mr P W Mullins F (Hood) Star Rating HHHH

Half-brother to State Man, won 12 times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 3f, including 10 Grade 1 races. He is wearing a hood on debut and it’s easy to see why he is likely to prove popular.

6 THOUGHTSARETHINGS

O P A Hughes

T Seamus Fahey, Kildare

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ann’s Lace

J Mr R N Hyland (7) F Star Rating HH

Makes his racecourse debut in what looks a very strong bumper. Might be best watched on this occasion, unless the market suggests otherwise.

7 TIMES A WASTIN (IRE) (48)

O Judith Long

T Nigel Thomas Slevin, Meath

B Thomas Norris

Br B g Sholokhov - Road To Pearls (GB)

J Mr J M Halford (7) F fp086 Star Rating H TIMES A WASTIN

40/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.3 44L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Belle Le Grand (GB) 11.0 FAIR 7 OCT Bumper 2m Gd 50/1 Mr J.C. Barry 12.0 83L last of 8fn, 9rn to Jackson Lamb 11.7 DWNP 15 JUN Bumper 2m 2f 185yds Gd 100/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 19L 12th of 16 to Sorrentino 12.0 BAL 7 MAY Bumper 2m 172yds Gd/Yld

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Belle Le Grand when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) last month.

W B EASY

(IRE)

(208) 4 12 0 (168)

O Over The Sticks Syndicate

T A L T Moore, Kildare

B P Hennessy

Br B g Yeats - Thywillbedone

J Mr J L Gleeson (3) F 5 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH W B EASY

40/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.3 9 1/2L 5th of 25 to Sermandzarak (FR) 11.5 here 30 APR Bumper 2m 149yds Yld

Dam won over hurdles at 2m. Finished 10l behind Sermandzarak when ﬁfth of 25 at 40-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (yielding) in April. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time.

KALEO

O J Halley

AMETSA

(FR) (-) 4 11 7 (161)

T Josh Halley, Tipperary

B MME Emilie Lafeu

Br B Br f Doctor Dino (FR) - Last Harvest (FR)

J Mr D T Hyde (7) F Star Rating HH

Full sister to Doctor Kaleo, won three times in chases between 2m 2f and 2m 7f and three times over hurdles at 2m 1f. She gets weight from the boys on her racecourse debut, but this looks a strong heat.

CPiece worn by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Soir De Garde (FR), 11/4 Kalypso’chance (FR), 10/3 W B Easy, 5/1 Goldinthevalleys, 8/1 Ardgillan, 20/1 Kaleo Ametsa (FR), 33/1 Thoughtsarethings, 50/1 Nohilltoosteep, Times A Wastin 2023 - 1st The Passing Wife (GB) 2nd Prends Garde A Toi (FR) 3rd Thats All (4 min. 26.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

W B EASY caught the eye when staying on from well off the pace to finish fifth behind Sermandzarak in the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Festival meeting here in April The Yeats gelding was an unconsidered 40/1 chance and hopefully can put that debut experience to good use against some interesting rivals. Soir De Garde catches the eye on pedigree being a half-brother to Champion Hurdle winner State Man, while Goldinthevalleys cost 220,000 euro as a yearling and has a Flat pedigree being by Siyouni out of a winning Galileo mare. Kalypso’chance was bought for 85,000 pounds after easily winning a point-to-point at Corbridge in Northumberland last spring.

WIN: W B EASY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24):

EACH-WAY: Soir De Garde

W P Mullins (161 wins from 667 runners, 24%) runs SOIR DE GARDE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs KALYPSO’CHANCE

Longest Traveller: KALEO AMETSA trained by J Halley, 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.

FIRST RACE 11.35a.m. The Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Steeplechase of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Colm Quinn BMW) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325) Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. A steeplechase for ﬁve years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases). About 3 miles. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - to count from 30th April, 2023 Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra; Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra. Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. The timing of this schooling session must be agreed with Punchestown Racecourse. Riders: 1. Persons who hold a Professional Jockeys Licence under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 2. Persons who hold a Category C Permit to Ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 3. Persons who hold a Permit to Ride under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). The IHRB have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certiﬁcates for the remainder of the 2024/2025 Point-To-Point Season. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 12.05p.m. The I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Series for future chasers) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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. A hurdle for ﬁve years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run as a two or three yr old under any Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 5 furlongs 163 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Final of this Series will be held at Fairyhouse in April, 2025. 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 16 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 12.40p.m. The Frontline Security Grabel Mares Hurdle of €25,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Frontline Security) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750) Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a Grade 1 weightfor-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 2 furlongs. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 11lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st May, 2023 Winner of a Listed hurdle race 4lb extra; Of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of a Grade 2 hurdle race 10lb extra. Allowance - Mares that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2024 allowed 4lb. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 1.15p.m. The Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualiﬁer) of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Pertemps Network Group Ltd) 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 hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 3 miles 24 yards. €198 to enter, €22 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 have been placed in the ﬁrst four in this race, may be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 13th, 2025. 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: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 1.50p.m. The BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Steeplechase of €36,500 (Grade 2) (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) 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. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 43 yards. €328.50 to enter, €36.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. 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 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €21535; Second: €7300; Third: €3650; Fourth: €1825; Fifth: €1095; Sixth: €730

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 2.25p.m. The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase of €150,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by the Durkan Family) 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. A steeplechase for ﬁve years old and upwards. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 150 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 3.00p.m. The Sherry Fitzgerald Brady O’Flaherty Supporting Longford GAA Novice Handicap Hurdle of €16,000 (Sherry Fitzgerald Brady O’Flaherty Supporting Longford GAA) 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. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February 2024 (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 166 yards. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run Weights raised by 3lbs. Handicaps calculated 19th November. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €9440; Second: €3200; Third: €1600; Fourth: €800; Fifth: €480; Sixth: €320 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 3.32p.m. The €50,000 BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €10,500 (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195) Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An I.N.H. ﬂat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 166 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualiﬁed Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 20th November) may also ride in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE

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TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER

FESTIVE TREAT DAY

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

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SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY

SKYBET MOSCOW FLYER HURDLE DAY

MONDAY 13TH JANUARY

JUMP IN JANUARY

MONDAY 27TH JANUARY

SPRING IS COMING!

MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY

BANK HOLIDAY RACING WITH LADBROKES SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY

QUINNBET GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL DAY

WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY

BETVICTOR QUEVEGA HURDLE DAY

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