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OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
SATURDAY 3RD MAY 2025
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: 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 3RD MAY 2025
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. T. Hunt
Mr F.G. Fitzsimons
Mr P. Curling
Mr J. Collins
Mr P. Deegan
Clerk of the Course:
Mr. B. Sheridan
Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr L. Wyer
Clerk of the Scales:
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Stewards Secretaries:
Medical Officers:
Veterinary Officer:
Veterinary Assistants:
Security Officer:
Mr D. Maher
Mr. P.F. Graffin
Mr D. Cullen
Mr M. Bird
Mr L. Aspell & Mr A. Ring
Dr J. Pugh & Dr A. Lehane
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
Ms C. Murphy & Mr D. Fennessy
Mr D. Buckley
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
No card authentic unless signed.
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Ms. V. Hyde (Stableyard)
Mr. M. McRedmond (Racetrack)
Mr T. Austin (Racetrack)
Mr H. Dillon (Racetrack)
Mr K. McConnell (Parade Ring)
DOCTOR
Dr C. O’Carroll & Dr B. Healy
Galopin Des Champs gives Mrs Audrey Turley her day in the sun at Festival 2025 as he wins the GR1 Ladbrokes Gold Cup.
Thanksforthehelp brings another UK trained winner for Team David Pipe in the colours of Mr J.P. McManus. S o m e Ma g i c Ow ne r Mo me nt s!
The Double Green Team, Simon Munir & Isaac Souede celebrated two winners on Day 2 of Festival 2025 with Jasmin De Vaux & James De Berlais.
Bambino Fever wins the Race And Stay At Punchestown Champion Bumper for a mighty following led by owners The O’Connell/Morgan Syndicate.
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends Of Punchestown,
On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to the final day of the 2025 Punchestown Festival, SBK Festival Saturday.
The Punchestown Festival is a massive event that ignites local pride and captures national attention. A celebration over 5 days for the culmination of the jumps season boasting 12 Grade 1 races and over €3.5 million in prizemoney drawing champions, dreamers, and crowds from far and wide With a reputation which brings both responsibility and pressure to deliver perfect jumping ground. It is Ireland’s largest corporate hospitality event, where top class racing meets the glamour of fashion, the joy of entertainment, and creates special moments and memories that last a lifetime. But beyond the numbers, the prestige, and the spectacle - Punchestown is more than that, Punchestown is special, Punchestown is tradition.
As we embark on a major milestone in our history, the 175th anniversary of Punchestown, our focus in 2025 has been to instil that tradition so that the business continues to evolve and grow so that we safeguard Punchestown for the generations to come This would simply not be possible without the support of each and every one of you here today and the integral part you play in the tradition of Punchestown and for that I want to say Thank You.
The €125,000 Grade 1 SBK Irish EBF Champion Mares Hurdle is the highlight on Festival Saturday. I would like to welcome all the team from SBK and acknowledge and thank them and indeed all of our partners today and throughout the week for their continued support. Without their involvement it wouldn’t be possible for us to attract and showcase the very best jump racing stars on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season.
The Punchestown Festival takes an enormous amount of planning and hard work from countless numbers of people The heroes of Punchestown are the people who make it. That includes sponsors, customers, hospitality staff, contractors, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, volunteers, owners, medical staff, I.H.R.B, H.R.I, Naas Gardaí and too many more to mention. Punchestown is famous for its atmosphere and without people you have no atmosphere so a massive thank you must go to you all from everyone here at the home of Irish jump racing.
I would also like to give a very special mention to my own team here in Punchestown who are fantastic They take it personally and endeavour to ensure your experience at Punchestown exceeds all expectations. I want to thank each of you for your endless hours of hard work, dedication, commitment and support behind the scenes. You played a hugely significant role in staging yet another very memorable Punchestown Festival which you can all be very proud of and ensured that we all had a week to savour Thank You and Well Done
We race again in Punchestown on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June for Summer in Town but until then I wish you a fabulous day and a very safe journey home.
Kindest Regards
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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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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.
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WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS.
WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
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Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) (Take Risks (FR))
J James Smith (5) F 50-029p (CPiece)
COKO BEACH (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €217,445.00 C
HANDICAP RATING 143
Jody McGarvey 10.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by Nick Rockett 11.8 AINTREE 5 APR 34rn hcp chse
Sam Twiston-Davies 11.3 (BK) 28L 9th of 16 to Stumptown 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Gd /Sft 6/1 HR150 J.S. McGarvey 12.0 (BK) 18L 2nd to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB 15rn chse 3m 193yds Hvy
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 1f to 3m 4f on ground varying from
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to soft - heavy Pulled up at the 15th when 40-1 at Aintree over 4m 2f (good
won by Nick Rockett last month on his latest outing.
2
O John P McManus
T E Bolger, Limerick
B K McManus
Br B g Yeats - Hi Native (Be My Native (USA))
J Simon Torrens F 0032-38 (Blinkers)
STEALTHY TOM 7 N.H. WINS €72,275.00 C HANDICAP RATING 140 16/5Fav HR100 S.D. Torrens 11.4 30L 8th of 12 to Tomas O Maille 11.4 BAL 11 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 110yds Gd 4/1 HR142 S.D. Torrens 12.0 (CP) 18L 1/2L 3rd to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB 15rn chse 3m 193yds Hvy 100/30 HR98 M.P Walsh 11.10 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Jouster (FR) 11.9 FAIR 14 DEC 24 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 16-5fav behind Tomas O Maille when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 5f (good) last month. Also entered here on Thursday. Star Rating HH
3 GRANGE
Martin C Fleming
T W J Burke, Cork
B Miss Kate Whelan
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Bell Star (Roselier (FR))
J Darragh O’Keeffe F p74-33f (C,T) GRANGE ISLAND 2 N.H. WINS €11,800.00 50/1 HR114 Mr M.J. O’Connor 12.3 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by Transprint (GB) 11.0
16rn
3m
Yld (PtoP) 4/1 M J O’Connor 7L 3rd to Cloudy Tuesday KNOCKANARD 22-FEB-25 5r4f
(PtoP)
He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Fell at the 7th when 50-1 over this course and distance (yielding) in a chase won by Transprint last month on his latest outing.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on soft and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 15-2 in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Vaureal by 4l. Also entered here on Thursday.
O C M D Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Hascombe And Valiant Studs
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Trapeze (GB) (Pivotal (GB))
J Shane Fitzgerald F 00-632p
Has won three hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Pulled up 5 out when 40-1 in the Grade 3 BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 5f (softheavy) won by Haiti Couleurs last month on his latest outing.
6 FRENCH DYNAMITE (FR) (29)
O Robcour
T M F Morris, Tipperary
B M Francois-Marie Cottin & M Hubert Barbe Br B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Matnie (FR) (Laveron (GB))
J Gavin Brouder (3) F 16-5500 (C,T) FRENCH DYNAMITE (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €78,481.00 C HANDICAP RATING 144 Gavin Brouder 11.2 (CP) (TS) 57L 19th of 30 to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.11 AINTREE 4 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Gd /Sft
Gavin Brouder 11.0 (CP) (TS) 46L 10th of 16 to Stumptown 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Gd /Sft 33/1 HR148 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 (CP) (TS) 14L 5th of 6 to Nick Rockett 11.0 FAIR 22 FEB chse
Has won four hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Gentleman De Mee when 19th of 30 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
O Mark Breen & Brian Quail
T Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Tipperary
B Miss Michelle Bolger
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Kings Orchid (King’s Theatre)
J Phillip Enright F 56p6-05 (TStrap)
I A CONNECT 4 N.H. WINS €32,155.00 C HANDICAP RATING 111 100/1 HR114 Miss T. Quail 11.12 (TS) 20L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Secrecies Of Stone 11.2 LEP 3
Yld 125/1 HR117 Miss T. Quail 11.4 (TS) 78L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB chse 3m 193yds Hvy 66/1
HR119 Miss T. Quail 10.13 18L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Farmers Lodge 11.12 here 31 DEC 24 Ext hcp
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Secrecies Of Stone when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (yielding) in March.
O Denis P Beary
T Peter Maher, Kildare
B Peter O’Grady
Br B g Dahjee (USA) - Secret Flutter (Entrepreneur (GB))
J Donagh Meyler F 0p0pp-5 (CPiece) SUBSET 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C (PtoP) 10/1 S Staples 18L 5th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r
(PtoP) 10/1 J L Scallan p.u. in race won by Fountain House LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24
(PtoP) 5/1 B T Stone p.u.
He has won a chase and two point-to-points from 3m to 3m 1f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Vital Island when fifth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Lingstown over 3m (good to soft) in March. Also entered here on Thursday.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 30 behind Gentleman De Mee beaten 8l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Also entered here on Thursday.
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) (Turgeon (USA)) J Keith Donoghue F p69-130 (B,T)
Sean Flanagan 10.6 (BK) (TS) 79L 14th of 34 to Nick Rockett 11.8 AINTREE 5 APR hcp chse Grade C 4m
/Sft Sean Flanagan 11.0 (BK) (TS) 7L 1 1/4L 3rd to Stumptown 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 16rn hcp
/Sft 9/4Fav HR144 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (BK) (TS) won 18L 1/2L from Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 and Stealthy Tom
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 when 14th of 34 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 4m 2f (good to soft) last month. Also entered here on Thursday.
O R P O’Keeffe
T R P O’Keeffe, Wexford
B Mr Thomas Hughes
Br B g Trans Island (GB) - Persian Pearl (GB) (Hurricane Sky (AUS)) J Mr B T Stone (7) F 0-pp3p-1 (TStrap) VITAL ISLAND 2 N.H. WINS €26,550.00 C (PtoP) 7/2 B T Stone won 3L 10L from Fralimonti Bilbery (FR) and Knockiel Synge LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 8/1 J P Berry p.u. in race won by Priory Park BORRIS HOUSE 01-DEC-24 12r5f
3m Gd (PtoP) 11/4 B T Stone 8 1/2L 3rd to Fountain House LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 13r7f
Has won two chases and eight point-to-points from 3m to 4m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 7-2 in a point-to-point race at Lingstown over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Fralimonti Bilbery by 3l. Also entered here on Thursday. Star Rating HHH
Friendship Partnership
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd
Br B g Mastercraftsman - Blessed Luck (Rock of Gibraltar) J J J Slevin F 7066-4p (CPiece) BUSSELTON (FR) 2
J. J. Slevin 10.5 (BK) p.u. in race won by Stumptown 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12
33/1 R. Deegan 11.3 4L 8 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Maxxum 11.3 NAV 9 FEB 7rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 180yds Sft/Hvy Richie McLernon 10.9 15L 6th of 15 to Stumptown 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 DEC 24 hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Gd /Sft
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 27th when 7-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Stumptown in March on his latest outing. Also entered here on Thursday.
Peter Maher, Kildare
B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor
Br Gr g Milan (GB) - Magie de Toulouse (FR) (Northern Crystal (GB)) J Sean O’Keeffe F p2f-603 (C,T)
CAVALRY MASTER 6 N.H. WINS €44,228.00 C (PtoP) 6/1 Derek O’Connor 27L 3rd to Ballyphilip LOUGHBRICKLAND 29-MAR-25 6r5f
3m
125/1 HR126 S.F O’Keeffe 11.4 94L last of 13fn, 15rn to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB chse 3m 193yds Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 Derek O’Connor 6th to Ontheropes CARRIGAROSTIG 19-JAN-25 6r Open 3m
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 6 behind Ballyphilip beaten 27l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Loughbrickland over 3m (yielding - soft) in March.
Br Ch g Well Chosen (GB) - Meadstown Miss (Flemensfirth
Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on good and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Stumptown when sixth of 16 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (good to soft) in March.
Jordan Gainford 11.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Nick Rockett 11.8 AINTREE 5 APR 34rn hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft
Mr Robert James 11.7 (CP) 15L 8th of 20 to Jagwar (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft 150/1 HR158 Sam Ewing 11.10 40L last of 10 to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 1 FEB chse Grade 1 3m 70yds Yld
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O Gavin Cromwell Racing Limited
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Christopher Maye
Br B g Salutino (GER) - Muffles Girl (Kalanisi)
J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F p3p0-75
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to softheavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 100-1 at Aintree over 4m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Nick Rockett last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HH
PEACHES AND CREAM 5 N.H. WINS €64,342.00 C HANDICAP RATING 118 9/2 HR120 P.M. O’Brien 9.13 16L 5th of 9fn, 15rn to Dunboyne 10.8 DWNP 30 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Gd
40/1 HR124 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.2 68L last of 7fn, 8rn to Nine Graces (GB) 11.12 here 12 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 148yds Sft 40/1 HR127 A. Balfe 11.5 last of 14fn, 17rn to Sequestered 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 24 Ext hcp chse 3m 100yds Gd/Yld
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over three years ago Finished 17l behind Dunboyne when fifth of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 3m 4f (good) in March. Also entered here on Thursday.
RESERVES
O CJ & T Syndicate
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B Mrs Patrick&Cal Cashman&Frank Motherway
Br Br g Presenting (GB) - Ballycloven Oscar (Oscar)
14/1 HR111 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.8 (BK) (TS) 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Spinning Web 12.1 THU 15 MAR 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 176yds Gd 13/2 HR111 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.11 (BK) (TS) br.d in race won by Secrecies Of Stone 11.2 LEP 3 MAR 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 107yds Yld 11/2 HR107 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.4 (BK) (TS) won 1L 1 1/4L from Wine An Dine (GB) 11.12 and Vaureal (FR) 11.4 FAIR 16 JAN 9rn
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 12l behind Spinning Web when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 5f (good) in March. Reserve.
O L S M Syndicate
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B Mrs T Gunn Br B g Libertarian (GB) - Ali Tango (Tagula) J F 65-f1p7
10/1 HR103 Mr D. McGill 10.13 38L 7th of 12fn, 20rn to Drop The Anchor 11.1 FAIR 20 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR110 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 p.u. in race won by Jay Pee M 10.9 NAV 22 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Sft 9/1 HR100 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 won 1 1/4L nk from Mighty Oak Lad 11.6 and Spellacy’s Cross 9.9 FAIR 5 FEB 12rn Ext hcp
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 1m 7f and 2m 5f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Drop The Anchor when seventh of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. Reserve.
O M McEvoy
T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford
B Mr P Murphy
Br B f Yeats - Benefit Scheme (Beneficial
Star Rating HH
She has won two chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Vanillier when sixth of 15 on her latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (heavy) in February. Also entered here on Thursday. Reserve.
B,T worn by No 10, No 17 Blinkers worn by No 2. C,T worn by No 3, No 6, No 13. CPiece worn by No 1, No 8, No 12, No 14, No 15 TStrap worn by No 4, No 7, No 9, No 11.
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Vanillier (FR), 4/1 Conflated, 5/1 The Goffer, 6/1 Stealthy Tom, 8/1 Coko Beach (FR), Chemical Energy, 10/1 Final Orders (GB), French Dynamite (FR), 12/1 Busselton (FR), 14/1 Read To Return, 25/1 Peaches And Cream, 33/1 Vital Island, 50/1 I A Connect, Cavalry Master, 66/1 Grange Island, 100/1 Subset 2024 - 1st Stumptown 2nd Fameaftertheglory (GB) 3rd Genois (FR) (7 min. 6 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
CHEMICAL ENERGY held every chance approaching the last in Cheltenham's cross-country event before fading on the run-in. That was his best effort since his third in the Munster National at Limerick and the return to 3m, combined with drying ground, is fancied to help the nine-year-old back to winning ways. Conflated and Coko Beach were both pulled up in the Grand National, but they will find this a much easier assignment and help give Gordon Elliott a particularly strong hand, especially if those who contested the La Touche on Thursday aren't turned out quickly. WIN: CHEMICAL ENERGY
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 720 runners, 13%) runs CHEMICAL ENERGY, COKO BEACH, CONFLATED & THE GOFFER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs BUSSELTON
Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2015, 2018 and 2019 The stable runs STEALTHY TOM today. P Maher won this race in 2016 and 2023. The stable runs CAVALRY MASTER and SUBSET today.
RACE RESULTS
OAK
THE
DROP
TRACK ACTION
Due to the ongoing track widening project, access to the cross country course
of €50,000 (0-145) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)
Three Miles and Seven Furlongs 68 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by Oak Lodge Landscapes)
Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mme Marie-Helene Cassier
Br B g Saddler Maker - Pamella (FR) (Subotica (FR))
J Mr R James (7) F 18-3310 (Blinkers)
40/1 HR143 D.J Gilligan 11.1 (BK) 84L last of 15fn, 30rn to Haiti Couleurs (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21
hcp chse
3 3m
37yds Sft/Hvy 5/6Fav HR143 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (CP) won 7L 5 1/2L from Jumping Jet 10.7 and Marronstown 11.0 DRYL 17 MAR 3rn chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd 17/2 HR144 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.3 (CP) 2 1/4L 13L 3rd to Fortunedefortunata 9.12 here 20 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 3f Sft/Hvy 2 ANSWER
O Denis A O’Connor
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B R G & V J Makin
Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Annie’s Answer (Flemensfirth (USA))
J John Shinnick (5) F 4245-10
ANSWER TO KAYF (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €28,615.00 HANDICAP RATING 142 John Shinnick 11.0 24L 11th of 19 to Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse 2m
Gd /Sft 7/4Fav HR130 J.P Shinnick 11.7 won 12L 10L from Canal End 11.1 and El Champo 10.5 NAAS 26 JAN 11rn
29yds Sft 16/1 J.P Shinnick 11.7 14L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Lecky Watson 11.12 NAAS 16
at
O R Stokes
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate
Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Humilis (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10.11 (CP) br.d in race won by Captain Cody 11.4 AYR 12 APR 23rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 7f
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.2 fell in race won by Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 18rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 5f 201yds Gd /Sft
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10.8 ns 3/4L 4L 4th to Victtorino (FR) 11.7 ASCOT 15 FEB 11rn hcp chse
O Longevity Racing Club
T Raymond Hurley, Cork
B Maurice O’Brien
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Talkin Madam (Talkin Man (CAN))
J Conor Clarke (7) F p-bp-523 (CPiece)
RUN WILD FRED 5 N.H. WINS €89,380.50 C HANDICAP RATING 132
8/1 HR135 Mr R. James 11.7 (CP) 18L 35L 3rd to Big Interest 12.0 FAIR 22
7rn hnt.ch 3m 130yds Sft (PtoP) 5/1 M J Kenneally 1.1/2L 2nd to Dundaniel BANDON 02-MAR-25 6r4f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/1 E P O’Brien 26L 5th to West Of Carrig TALLOW 09-FEB-25 9r7f Open 3m Yld
Michael Hannon
T Matthew J Smith, Meath B Garryrichard Stud
Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Luanna (Luso (GB))
J Donagh Meyler F 44292-8 ANOTHER CHOICE 3 N.H. WINS €18,880.00
O Breakaway’s Syndicate
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Jack Bennett
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Glenda King (King’s Theatre) J Danny Gilligan F 50-2015 FORTUNEDEFORTUNATA 4 N.H. WINS €85,439.50 C
Jake Coen 10.12 32L 5th of 16 to Mr Vango 12.0 UTTOXETER 15 MAR hcp chse
/Sft 14/1 HR119 J. Coen 9.12 won 2 1/4L 13L from Will Do 10.6 and Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.3 here 20 FEB 17rn
3m 3f Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR126 D.J Gilligan 11.2 20L 11th of 21fn, 25rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.11 LEP 1
over 4m 2f (good to soft) in March.
O Don’t Hold Me Back Syndicate
T P A Fahy, Carlow B James J Whelan
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Riverside Fashion (City Honours (USA)) J Sean Flanagan F pp116-r (CPiece) HISTORY OF FASHION 3 N.H. WINS €43,660.00
33/1 HR129 H.E. Sexton 9.12 (CP) 15L 6th of 21fn, 27rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.4 LEP 27 DEC 24 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Gd/Yld 10/1HR122H.E.Sexton10.5(CP)won11/4L43/4LfromAnotherChoice10.12andDailyPresent11.1FAIR1DEC2413rnExthcpchseListed3m5f160ydsYld
He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 6f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Ran out when 16-1 at Newcastle over 4m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Knockanore in February on his latest outing.
Hold Firm Syndicate T Padraig Roche, Kildare B B & O Bloodstock Br B g Milan (GB) - Misspublican (Overbury) J Aidan Kelly (5) F 311348- (CPiece)
OUTSIDE THE DOOR 6 N.H. WINS €40,415.00 C HANDICAP RATING 126
14/1 HR126 A.P Kelly 11.8 (CP) 45L 8th of 14fn, 17rn to Sequestered 11.5
6/1 HR125 A.P Kelly 10.10 (CP) 1 1/4L 4 3/4L nk 4th to
Yld 7/2 HR123 P.T. Smithers 10.11 (CP) s/hd nk 3rd to Sphagnum 10.13 CK 3 NOV 24 10rn hcp chse
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Sequestered when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 3m (good - yielding) in December last year.
Herakles Westwood AC T Warren Greatrex, (IN GB)
B Mrs Karine Perreau
Br B g Saddler Maker - Une Histoire (FR) (Voix Du Nord (FR))
J James Bowen F 221-137
WESTWOOD
Harry Cobden 10.12 17L 7th of 18 to Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM
James Bowen 11.2 1 1/2L 11L 3rd to Lord Of
James Bowen 10.8 won 3 1/4L 6L from Deafening Silence 11.3 and Gericault Roque (FR) 11.3 WINDSOR 17 JAN 6rn
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 17l behind Haiti Couleurs at 20-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 6f (good to soft) in March.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and two point-to-points from 3m to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Cadell when second of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 2f (good to soft) in March.
O R W Devlin
T Anthony Honeyball, (IN GB)
B Fittocks Stud
Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Got To Dream (GB) (Duke Of Marmalade)
Rex Dingle 11.2 (BK) (TS) 32L 5th of 6 to Hoe Joly Smoke (GB) 11.2 SANDOWN PARK 8 MAR hcp chse (0-135)3m 37yds Gd
Rex Dingle 10.12 (BK) (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to O’Connell 10.11 SANDOWN PARK 1 FEB 9rn hcp chse 3m 37yds Hvy
Rex Dingle 11.6 (TS) 10L nk 3L 4th to Beachcomber (FR) 11.6 KEMPTON PARK 27 DEC 24 11rn hcp chse (0-135)3m Gd /Sft
Winner of a
race and
chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Hoe Joly Smoke when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (good) in March.
16 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (51) 8 10 6
O Gigginstown House Stud
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B John Hayes
Br B g Presenting (GB) - Kalanisi’s Lady (Kalanisi)
J Danny Mullins F 380-90p
SHANBALLY KID 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00
Star Rating HH
Brian Hayes 10.6 (CP) p.u. in race won by Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 19rn hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft
12/1 HR125 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.3 (CP) 29L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Yld 66/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 52L 9th of 12 to Mistergif (FR) 11.12 FAIR 11 JAN beg.ch 2m 1f 50yds Sft
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up when 66-1 in the Grade 2 Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) won by Caldwell Potter in March on his latest outing.
O John P McManus
T C A Murphy, Wexford
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - There Is No Point (Galileo)
HR124 A.P Kelly 10.10 11L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Jump Allen (FR) 10.5 NAAS 9 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 109yds Sft 15/2
HR122 A.P Kelly 10.10 p.u. in race won by Watch The Weather (GB) 10.13 here 23 NOV 24 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 70yds Sft 5/1
HR123 A.P Kelly 9.9 24L last of 5fn, 12rn to Minella Crooner 11.4 here 4 MAY 24 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 104yds Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Jump Allen when fifth of 16 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in March.
18 LONESOME BOATMAN (FR) (13) 9 10 5
O Patrick O’Leary
T Sean Joseph Allen, Cork
B Gestut Eulenberger Hof
Br B g Jukebox Jury - Nadin (GER) (Alkalde (GER))
J Darragh O’Keeffe F f71434 (CPiece)
LONESOME BOATMAN (FR) HANDICAP RATING 122
Star Rating HH
11/1 HR126 T. Power Roche 10.10 (CP) 7L 32L 18L 4th to Mister Policeman (FR) 11.6 CK 20 APR 5rn chse Grade 3 3m 100yds Yld 50/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 (CP) 13L 21L 3rd to Fun Fun Fun 10.7 LIM 23 MAR 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 3m 150yds Yld 17/2 Mr D. Allen 11.7 6 1/2L 12L hd 4th to My Best Valentine 11.0 GOW 8
He has won four point-to-points at 3m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Mister Policeman when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Michael O’Sullivan Chase at Cork over 3m (yielding) last month.
O John P McManus T Robert Tyner, Cork B Edward Gahan
Br B Br g Morozov (USA) - Carrigeen Rocket (Presenting (GB))
J Simon Torrens F p00-469 (Blinkers) SIR BOB 6 N.H. WINS
Star Rating HH
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. Well beaten at 14-1 when 9th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding) last month.
Br Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Jenniferjo (Witness Box (USA)) J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F 8u-u087
Star Rating HH
STORMY JUDGE 2 N.H. WINS €44,840.00
11/1
HR119 H.E. Sexton 9.13 (CP) 43L last of 7fn, 13rn to Battle It Out 10.6 FAIR 21 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy 28/1
HR122 H.E. Sexton 10.1 (CP) 23L 8th of 9fn, 15rn to Dunboyne 10.8 DWNP 30 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 120yds Gd 28/1
HR125 J.S. McGarvey 10.7 42L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Bushmans Pass 10.9 NAAS 9 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 3m
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m on heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Battle It Out when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
RESERVES
O Oliver Barden T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B The Beeches Stud Ltd Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Western Garden (Westerner (GB)) J F 2424-36 (CPiece)
Star Rating HH
CHAMPO 3 N.H. WINS €23,600.00 HANDICAP RATING 113
15/2 HR115 S.W Flanagan 11.12 (CP) 15L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to My Gaffer 11.5
13/2 HR116 T. Power Roche 10.5 (CP) 12L 10L 3rd to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.7 NAAS 26 JAN 11rn
11/4Fav HR118 T. Power Roche 11.5 (CP) hd nk 1 1/2L 4th to Global Export 11.7 DRYL 26
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy. Finished 16l behind My Gaffer when sixth of 13 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in February. Reserve.
Blinkers worn by No 1, No 5, No 19 CPiece worn by No 3, No 4, No 6, No 7, No 11, No 12, No 18, No 21, No 24, No 26 Hood worn by No. 9. TStrap worn by No. 20. V,T worn by No. 15. Visor worn by No. 14. Long Handicap - Salmanino (FR) 9-13 (139), Stormy Judge 9-12 (138), El Champo 9-10 (136)
Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 The Short Go, 8/1 Fortunedefortunata, Dreaming Blue (GB), 10/1 Cadatharla, From The Ashes, 12/1 Your Own Story, 14/1 Hasthing (FR), Brandt, Meyo (GB), 16/1 Answer To Kayf (GB), Yeah Man, Another Choice, Herakles Westwood (FR), Shanbally Kid, 20/1 Sir Bob, 25/1 Favori De Champdou (FR), Duffle Coat, Run Wild Fred, History Of Fashion, Outside The Door, Lonesome Boatman (FR), The Gradual Slope, Salmanino (FR), 33/1 Stuzzikini, Stormy Judge
2024 - 1st The Gradual Slope 2nd Your Own Story 3rd Brucejack (8 min. 51.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
HASTHING has failed to complete in his last two starts but has had a productive season. He has been gradually upped in distance this term and while yet to win beyond 2m6f, was running well before falling in Cheltenham's National Hunt Chase in March. He held just place-prospects then but the winner notably landed the subsequent Irish National Answer To Kayf was well beaten at Cheltenham and while his form is mostly on testing ground, finished second on good-to-yielding at last year's festival and today's distance could bring about plenty of improvement. Herakles Westwood finished seventh behind the selection at Cheltenham and stays well, while The Short Go likes good ground but will need to jump better than he did in the Ultima. WIN: HASTHING EACH-WAY: ANSWER TO KAYF
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (183 wins from 725 runners, 25%) runs SHANBALLY KID
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (24 wins from 117 runners, 21%) runs SHANBALLY KID
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FEATURE
SBK IRISH EBF MARES CHAMPION HURDLE
FACTS & STATS
OVERVIEW
First run in 2004, the SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle is one of two Grade 1s on the final day of the meeting. Initially the race was a Listed contest before rising through the ranks to achieve Grade 1 status in 2013, reflecting its growing prestige Willie Mullins stands out with a remarkable 10 victories, training champions such as Annie Power (2014, 2015) and Benie Des Dieux (2018, 2019) both winning back-to-back renewals. Most recently, Lossiemouth landed the spoils under Paul Townend to record his sixth win in this race
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
€125,000
KEY TRENDS
9 of the past 11 winners were rated in 147+
7 of the previous 11 winners ran in the Mares Hurdle (Cheltenham)
9 of the past 11 winners were trained by
Lossiemouth added the Mares Champion Hurdle to her impressive record, following her victory in the Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier in the season. Settling in second place behind Telmesomethinggirl, who initially set a strong pace, Lossiemouth made her move in the home straight, overtaking the leader and extending her advantage to win decisively Her stablemates Gala Marceau and Ashroe Diamond attempted to challenge but were well beaten, finishing second and third respectively
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
Brighterdaysahead currently heads the betting and has a much easier assignment here than the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. She has been beat twice when travelling abroad so back on home soil, she could prove tough to beat. Course and distance winner Jade De Grugy bolted up around here in February before just finding last year’s winner Lossiemouth too good last time out, albeit finishing ahead of July Flower Willie Mullins also saddles Gala Marceau in the same silks for Kenneth Alexander, while his quartet is completed by Lot Of Joy The field of six is completed by the British-raider Wyenot PRIZE MONEY
Last year’s winner: Lossiemouth GRADE 1
Willie Mullins
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and Four Furlongs 118 Yards Start (Registered as the Annie Power Mares Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by SBK and the Irish EBF (€20,000))
5/2 HR155 Sam Ewing 11.5 won 30L 1 1/4L from Winter Fog 11.12 and State Man (FR) 11.12 LEP 29
9/4 HR153 J.W Kennedy 11.5 won 3/4L 13L from State Man (FR) 11.12 and Winter Fog 11.12
Has won seven hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to
to soft - heavy. Finished 20l behind Golden Ace when fourth of 7 at 5-2 on her latest outing in the
1
Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.
O Kenneth Alexander T W P Mullins, Carlow B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Br B f Galiway (GB) - Alma Marceau (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) J Danny Mullins F 362-3f2 (Hood) Star Rating HHH
2m 4f Sft/Hvy Brian Hayes 11.5 (H) fell in race won by Lossiemouth (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 10rn hdl Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Gd /Sft D.E. Mullins 11.2 (H) 4L 1/2L 3rd to Royale Margaux (FR) 11.2 WARWICK 8 FEB 6rn hdl Listed 2m 5f Sft
She has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3/4l by Maxxum when second of 10 at 15-8fav on her latest outing in the Grade 2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
W P Mullins, Carlow
S C E A Ecurie la Grugerie
B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Diane De Grugy (FR) (Ballingarry)
Paul Townend F 1-141-12
11.5
5/6Fav HR147 P. Townend 11.7 won 6L 3L from Mousey Brown 10.9 and Gaoth Chuil 10.9
O Over The Sticks Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Ms Diane O’Neill
Br B f Camelot (GB) - Miss Macnamara (Dylan Thomas)
J Brian Hayes F 30116-4
9/2 HR135 D.E. Mullins 10.12 6L 3L 12L 4th to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.7 here 20 FEB 5rn
3/1Fav HR135 P. Townend 11.0 47L last of 6fn, 8rn to July Flower (FR) 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 24
6/4Fav HR133 P. Townend 10.11 won 4L 1 3/4L from Risk Belle (FR) 11.4 and Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 10.11 here
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Jade De Grugy when fourth of 5 on her latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
6 WYENOT (GB) (42) 6 11 7 (161) O StrachanSalweyGrifithGrahamInkinThompson
T Henry Daly, (IN GB)
B Mrs P Bailey and Miss S Bailey Br Ch f Schiaparelli (GER) - Ambrosia’s Promise (Minster Son)
J Harry Cobden F 3141-33 Star Rating HH
WYENOT (GB) 5 NH WINS €52,677.10
Alice Stevens 11.4 9L 1L 3rd to Lavida Adiva 11.0 KELSO 22 MAR 6rn hdl Listed 3m 100yds Gd /Sft
David Bass 11.6 hd 7 1/2L 3rd to Jetara 11.6 DONCASTER 25 JAN 6rn hdl Grade 2 3m 84yds Gd /Sft
Alice Stevens 11.0 won 9L 5L from Ottizzini 11.0 and West Balboa 11.0 DONCASTER 14 DEC 24 4rn hdl Listed 3m 84yds Gd /Sft
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Lavida Adiva beaten 10l at 11-8fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m (good to soft) in March.
Hood worn by No 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/5 Brighterdaysahead (FR), 3/1 Jade De Grugy (FR), 14/1 July Flower (FR), 20/1 Gala Marceau (FR), 33/1 Wyenot (GB), 66/1 Lot Of Joy 2024 - 1st Lossiemouth (FR) 2nd Gala Marceau (FR) 3rd Ashroe Diamond (5 min. 12.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD failed to live up to expectations in the Champion Hurdle but that appeared too bad to be true and she is expected to bounce back. Gordon Elliott's mare routed her rivals at Leopardstown last Christmas and anything near that kind of performance will suffice Jade De Grugy was no match for Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle but may be the one to take advantage if the selection doesn't run to her best. July Flower ran satisfactorily at Cheltenham and is better judged on her Leopardstown success at Christmas.
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (183 wins from 725 runners, 25%) runs GALA MARCEAU, JADE DE GRUGY & LOT OF JOY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (24 wins from 117 runners, 21%)
runs GALA MARCEAU and JADE DE GRUGY and LOT OF JOY
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2024
The stable runs GALA MARCEAU, JADE DE GRUGY & LOT OF JOY today.
Chad Bament 11.7 (BK) (TS) 21L 6th of 12 to
Chad Bament 11.6 (BK) (TS) won 3L 2 3/4L from Grandads Cottage 11.0 and Good Boy Bobby 10.3 NEWBURY 1
Sam Twiston-Davies 11.2 (BK) (TS) 3 1/2L 6 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Djelo (FR) 11.8
over 3m 1f (good) last month.
O Donnchadh Doyle
T Sean Thomas Doyle (R), Wexford
B Grange Stud
Br B g Walk In The Park - Cyclone’s Sister (Stowaway (GB))
J Mr J L Scallan (7) F 222-314 (C,T)
MONBEG PARK 5 N.H. WINS €59,590.00 C HANDICAP RATING 149 2/1 HR149 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) (TS) 13L 21L 20L 4th to Fun Fun Fun 10.7 LIM 23 MAR 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 3m 150yds Yld 4/1FavHR142T.PowerRoche10.12(CP)(TS)won21/2L13/4LfromTyreKicker(FR)9.11andFinalOrders(GB)10.1LEP2MAR13rnExthcpchseListed2m5f107ydsYld 9/1 HR138 T. Power Roche 10.7 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L nk 3rd to Backtonormal 9.13 LEP 2 FEB 16rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3
O J Reed & R Caddick
T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare B M Remi Boucret & M Arnaud Charrie Br B g Great Pretender - Tchi Tchi Bang Bang (FR) (Perrault (GB)) J Ricky Doyle F 24-818-0
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 2-1 when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase at Limerick over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) in March. Also entered here on Thursday. Star Rating HH
14/1
BELLO (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €27,730.00
R.A. Doyle 11.7 18L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Kandoo Kid (FR) 11.5 NEWBURY 30 NOV 24 hcp chse
22/1 HR137 R.A. Doyle 11.12 won 3/4L 2L from Tyre Kicker (FR) 10.3 and Stuzzikini
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in January. Star Rating HH
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up at the 24th when 50-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Stumptown in March on his latest outing.
Rachael Blackmore 10.12 3/4L 7 1/2L s/hd 4th to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.11 AINTREE 4
9/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 5L 5 1/2L 12L 4th to Hewick 10.7 THU 15 MAR
M. P. O’Connor 11.1 (TS) 16L 7th of 10 to Chianti Classico 12.0 ASCOT 2
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good - yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Gentleman De Mee when fourth of 30 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
12/1 HR140 C.P Millar 11.5 (TS) 45L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Walnut Beach 10.3 KILL 24 AUG 24
Yld 4/1 J.C. Gainford 11.5 (TS) 6 1/2L 1L 3rd to Run For Oscar 11.0 KILB 10 AUG 24 4rn hdl 3m 1f Gd/Yld 40/1 HR141 Sam Ewing 10.7 (TS) 32L 14th of 18fn, 22rn to Pinkerton 10.4
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 12-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 5f (yielding) in August last year.
O Mrs E J Wills
T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB)
B Mr Philippe Rainteau
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) (Astarabad (USA))
J Richie McLernon F 632p1-6 (Blinkers)
BEACHCOMBER (FR) 4 NH WINS €55,610.80
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.2 (BK) 39L 6th of 13 to Katate Dori (FR) 10.5
Richie McLernon 11.6 (BK) won 10L nk from Frero Banbou (FR) 11.13 and Golden Son (FR) 11.13 KEMPTON PARK 27 DEC 24 11rn hcp chse (0-135)3m Gd /Sft Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Haiti Couleurs (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 DEC 24 9rn hcp chse 3m 1f 56yds Gd /Sft 8 BATTLE IT OUT (IRE)
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Katate Dori when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) in February.
O John P McManus
T Conor O’Dwyer, Kildare
B Noel Guiry
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Beeverstown Girl (Beneficial (GB))
J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) F 3u08-81
BATTLE IT OUT 3 N.H. WINS €49,265.00 HANDICAP RATING 131
8/1 HR124 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.6 won nk 4 1/2L from Folly Master 11.3 and Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 11.2 FAIR 21 APR 13rn
hcp chse 3m 130yds Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR116 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.2 18L 8th of 13fn, 16rn to Jump Allen (FR) 10.5 NAAS 9 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 109yds Sft 11/2 HR126 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.2 31L 8th of 9fn, 14rn to Dancing Jeremy 9.9 LIM 28 DEC 24 hcp chse
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Folly Master by a neck.
Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B
O Maurice Kelleher
T Robert Tyner, Cork
B S A I G E P
Br Ch g Sholokhov - Morbidezza (GER) (Lecroix (GER))
HR98 J. Smith 11.7 3/4L 2nd to Silent Selector 11.5 LIM 1 APR 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd
4/1 HR131 J. Smith 11.8 6 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Flash De Touzaine (FR) 11.4 LIM 13 MAR 7rn hcp chse 2m 6f
7/1
HR100 J. Smith 10.4 p.u. in race won by Dancingondaceiling 11.5 GOW 23 JAN 18rn
Beaten 3/4l by Silent Selector when second of 16 at 4-1 on his
at Limerick over 2m 3f (good) last month.
O John P McManus
T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Mr and Mrs L & A Gleeson
Br B g Walk In The Park - Aladiyna (Indian Danehill)
J Mark Walsh F 5758-21
CANAL END 2 N.H. WINS €44,250.00 HANDICAP RATING 129
4/1Fav HR120 M.P Walsh 10.12 won 4 1/2L nk from Cheerful Chap 9.9 and Prince Palace (FR) 10.5
9/2 HR119 M.P Walsh 11.1 12L 2nd to Answer To Kayf (GB) 11.7 NAAS 26 JAN 11rn Ext hcp
29yds Sft 6/1 HR119 S.D. Torrens 10.5 10L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to An Peann Dearg 10.2 LEP 26
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and
O Glassex Ltd
T Warren Greatrex, (IN GB)
B Mary Fanning McCormack
Br Gr g Milan (GB) - Blossom Rose (Roselier (FR))
J Harry Bannister F up25-u4
BILL BAXTER 6 NH WINS €146,295.20 HANDICAP RATING 126
James Bowen 12.0 4 1/2L 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Pedley Wood 10.5 WINCANTON 30 JAN 6rn
Daire Davis 9.9 u.r in race won by Mr Vango 10.2 HAYDOCK PARK 18 JAN 8rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f 125yds Sft Daire Davis 10.13 7L 5th of 8 to Woodie Flash 12.0 CHEPSTOW 27 DEC 24 hcp hdl (0-145)2m 7f
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 10l behind Pedley Wood when fourth of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 1f (heavy) in January.
Duncan Angove
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler
Br B f Workforce (GB) - Colleen Dubh (Presenting (GB)) J Rachael Blackmore F 1-152-61
10/11Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.5 won 1 1/4L 3/4L
She has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from goodyielding to yielding - soft. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 10-11fav at Wexford over 3m 1f (good - yielding) in March, beating Iceberg Theory by 1 1/4l.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Pulled up at the last when 22-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by The Miracle Man last month on his latest outing.
JASMIN DE GRUGY (FR) (63)
O John P McManus
T Anthony Honeyball, (IN GB)
B S C E A Ecurie la Grugerie
Br B g Masked Marvel (GB) - Rose De Grugy (FR) (Alamo Bay (USA)) J Simon Torrens F 1111-13 (TStrap)
Richie McLernon 11.11 (TS) won 4 1/4L nk from Garincha 11.7 and Phantom Getaway 11.2 NEWBURY 15 JAN 8rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 7f 86yds Sft
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Rivers Corner beaten 17l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (soft) in March.
Richie McLernon 11.12 (TS) won 6L 1/2L from Knockanore 11.9 and Onewayortother (FR) 11.10 SOUTHWELL 26 NOV 24 10rn hcp chse (0-110)2m 4f 88yds Gd 16
TRUE TESTIMONY (IRE)
O George Turner & Clipper Logistics
T P A Fahy, Carlow
B Ms Louise Lyons
Br B f Doyen - Top Garde (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))
J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F 22-5462
TRUE TESTIMONY HANDICAP RATING 124
Star Rating HHH
11/1 HR120 S.W Flanagan 10.4 s/hd 2nd to Kiltealy Park 9.9 FAIR 22 APR 11rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f Sft 4/1 H.E. Sexton 10.12 21L last of 6fn, 7rn to Ballysax Hank 11.12 DWNP 30 MAR beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd 20/1 J.J. Slevin 11.7 2 1/4L 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Paggane (GB) 11.7 CLON 27 FEB 7rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy
Placed in two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from ten starts. Beaten a short head by Kiltealy Park when second of 11 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
CUTA DES AS (FR) (11) 8 10
O Martin Dodd & Michael Songer & Martin Hill & Terry Dodd
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Robin Van Haaren & M Edgar Van Haaren
Br B f It’s Gino (GER) - Negresse De Cuta (FR) (Baroud D’honneur (FR)) J K Callaghan (5) F 74-956u (CPiece)
Star Rating HHH
CUTA DES AS (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 C HANDICAP RATING 111
7/1 HR111 S.F O’Keeffe 10.0 u.r in race won by Kiltealy Park 9.9 FAIR 22 APR 11rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f Sft 13/2 HR111 P. Townend 11.5 9L 6th of 9 to Majestic Force 11.5 WEX 17 MAR beg.ch 3m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 22/1 B. Hayes 11.5 50L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to High Class Hero (GB) 11.12 here 20 FEB beg.ch 2m 6f 150yds Sft/Hvy
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Unseated rider when 7-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Kiltealy Park last month on her latest outing.
Blinkers worn by No 7, No 9. C,T worn by No 2, No 14 CPiece worn by No 4, No 17 TStrap worn by No 6, No 15. V,T worn by No 1. Long Handicap - Cuta Des As (FR) 9-1 (127)
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Canal End, 6/1 Battle It Out, 15/2 Amirite, 8/1 Monbeg Park, 10/1 Majestic Force, 11/1 Beachcomber (FR), True Testimony, 12/1 Sam Brown (GB), 16/1 Big Debates (FR), Jasmin De Grugy (FR), Cuta Des As (FR), 20/1 Will Do, Bill Baxter, 25/1 Minella Crooner, Tullybeg, 33/1 Grandero Bello (FR), Now Where Or When 2024 - 1st Minella Crooner 2nd Better Times Ahead 3rd Gold Bullion (FR) (6 min. 43 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The lightly-raced MAJESTIC FORCE seems fairly treated on handicap chase debut. A staying chaser-type, she was beaten just a half-length by Grade 1 winner Spindleberry last December before scoring quite readily at Wexford in March and further improvement appears likely Stablemate Amirite notably finished ahead of Wednesday's winner James Du Berlais in the Topham at Aintree and being well suited by good ground, should also be competitive. Canal End is 9lb higher than when winning at Navan but would prefer easier ground, while Battle It Out is 7lb higher than at Fairyhouse, despite a bad mistake at the final fence.
WIN: MAJESTIC FORCE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: AMIRITE
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (183 wins from 725 runners, 25%) runs CUTA DES AS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (24 wins from 117 runners, 21%) runs CUTA DES AS
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016 and 2021. The stable runs CUTA DES AS today. H De Bromhead won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs AMIRITE & MAJESTIC FORCE today.
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ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED
You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?
C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses ’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today.
D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit.
CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.
C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course
BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.
So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.
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Rachael Blackmore 11.2 p.u. in race won by Poniros (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 17rn hdl
1
Gd /Sft 5/6Fav P. Townend 11.7 won 3L 13L from Kool One (SPA) 11.0 and San Hilario (FR)
& M Partnership T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B Capital Bloodstock
Br Ch g Galileo - Muwakaba (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))
J Daniel King F 3-23014 (C,T) EPHESUS 1 FLAT WIN €11,800.00 1
2m 25yds Sft/Hvy 4/5Fav HR120 D. King 11.7 (TS) won 7 1/2L 21L from Raydamann (FR) 11.7 and Mercurial Sea 10.9 LIM 1 APR 16rn mdn
66/1 HR84 Nicola Burns 8.2 (CP) (TS) 10L 11th of 27 to Orandi (FR) 8.13 CUR 16
Patrick Sheanon T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B John Yarr
Br B g Harzand - Je T’Adore (Montjeu)
J Keith Donoghue F 111-16 (Hood)
HELLO NEIGHBOUR 2 FLAT
Keith Donoghue 11.2 (H) 6L 6th of 17 to Poniros (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14
85/40 K.M. Donoghue 11.0 (H) won 3/4L 3/4L from Galileo Dame 10.7 and Lady Vega Allen (FR) 10.7
9/4Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.0
O Gigginstown House Stud
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne Bodin & M Paul Coyne
Br B g Estejo (GER) - Dynamite Forez (FR) (Lucarno (USA))
J Danny Gilligan F 2-6
LEGIONNAIRE FOREZ (FR)
4/9Fav P. Townend 11.7 26L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Good To Be Alive 11.7 FAIR 5
A. Monnier 9.11 3 1/2L 2nd to Lannilis (FR) 9.12 PARAY-LE-MONIAL 10 NOV 24 10rn
6 LULAMBA (FR) (50)
O Mrs J Donnelly
T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)
B Thierry Cypres
Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Ejland (FR) (Vision D'Etat (FR))
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Poniros when 10th of 17 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March.
O Kenneth Alexander
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B S A R L De Chambure Haras D’etreham Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Belle Et Chic (FR) (Poliglote (GB))
P. Townend 10.9 (TS) won 6L 1 1/4L from Live Conti (FR) 11.2 and Puturhandstogether 11.2 AINTREE 3 APR 13rn hdl Grade 1 2m 209yds Gd /Sft Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 9L 8th of 22 to Puturhandstogether 11.6 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 7/2 P. Townend 11.7 (TS) nk 2nd to Bacchanalian (GB) 11.7 NAAS 8 FEB 7rn hdl 1m 7f 158yds Sft
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good to soft ground A winner at 11-4 in the Grade 1 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree over 2m 1f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Live Conti by 6l.
O Mrs S Ricci
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Jean-Claude Campos,M Nicolas & M Raymond Campos & S C E A Des Terrains D’avilly Saint Leonard Br B f Great Pretender - Sainte Folie (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
Danny Mullins 12.0 (H) 9L 5th of 9 to Lagoon Nebula (GB) 10.5 CHELTENHAM 17 APR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd Danny Mullins 10.9 (H) 15L 8th of 17 to Poniros (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 13/8Fav P. Townend 10.7 42L last of 8 to Hello Neighbour 11.0 LEP 1 FEB hdl Grade 1 2m Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Finished 9l behind Lagoon Nebula when fifth of 9 at 11-10fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) last month.
C,T worn by No 2. Hood worn by No 3, No 12. TStrap worn by No 4, No 8, No 10, No 11. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Lulamba (FR), 4/1 Poniros (GB), 11/2 Hello Neighbour, Murcia (FR), 15/2 Blue Lemons, 14/1 Sony Bill (FR), 16/1 Sainte Lucie (FR), 20/1 Ephesus, 50/1 Larzac (FR), Legionnaire Forez (FR), Too Bossy For Us, Lumiere Du Large (FR) 2024 - 1st Kargese (FR) 2nd Bottler’secret 3rd Nurburgring (4 min. 5.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
There didn't look to be any fluke about the way that PONIROS won the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Golden Horn gelding appears to have a serious engine He stayed on powerfully up the hill to prevail by a neck from Lulamba, making a stunning start over hurdles. He can only improve from that experience and is taken to confirm the form. Lulamba was making his fourth start over jumps at Cheltenham and did little wrong. He met some traffic after the secondlast, but it didn't look to have any bearing on the result. Murcia was impressive when winning the Grade 1 at Aintree and that was an improved effort. She also has to enter calculations. WIN: PONIROS EACH-WAY: LULAMBA
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (183 wins from 725 runners, 25%) runs BLUE LEMONS, LARZAC, LEGIONNAIRE FOREZ, LUMIERE DU LARGE, MURCIA, PONIROS, SAINTE LUCIE, SONY BILL & TOO BOSSY FOR US Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (24 wins from 117 runners, 21%) runs BLUE LEMONS, LARZAC, LEGIONNAIRE FOREZ, LUMIERE DU LARGE, MURCIA, PONIROS, SAINTE LUCIE, SONY BILL & TOO BOSSY FOR US
BETTING EXPLAINED
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Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mr P Rabbitt Br B g Westerner (GB) - Anshan Bay (Anshan) J James Smith (5) F 44-61p1
14/1 HR149 D.J Gilligan 11.8 won 3/4L 3/4L from Gala Marceau (FR) 10.10 and Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 10.10
James Smith 11.9 p.u. in race won by Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 26rn hcp hdl
/Sft 4/1 HR149 D.J Gilligan 11.3 won 4L 8 1/2L from Thedevilscoachman 11.3 and Farren Glory 11.12
TOI (FR) (29)
O John P McManus
T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)
B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) (Ungaro (GER))
J James Bowen F 12-31-24 (CPiece)
IMPOSE TOI (FR) 6 NH WINS €63,024.10 D HANDICAP RATING 143
Nico de Boinville 12.0 (CP) nk 4L 5 1/2L 4th to Wellington Arch (GB) 10.6 AINTREE 4 APR 20rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 4f Gd /Sft Nico de Boinville 11.2 (CP) 3L 2nd to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 26rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Gd /Sft JamesBowen11.8won11/4L61/2LfromGuardTheMoon(GB)10.11andInthewaterside(FR)11.6NEWBURY30NOV2410rnhcphdl(0-145)2m4f118ydsGd/Sft
O John P McManus
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Patrick Harroin & Mme Celine David
Br B f Joshua Tree - Princess Moriviere (FR) (Passing Sale (FR))
J Simon Torrens F 11p24-1 (TStrap)
JALILA MORIVIERE (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €6,500.00 2 N.H.
4/9Fav HR136 M.P Walsh 11.7 (TS) won 3L 30L from Mongibello (GB) 11.7 and Lep Around 11.2 LIM
3rn hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 11/4 S.D. Torrens 11.3 4 1/4L 1/2L 12L 4th to Meet And Greet 11.10 LIM 27 DEC 24 5rn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft N. Gauffenic 10.10 (TS) 5L 2nd to Jour De Gloire (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL 18 MAY 24 11rn hdl Listed 2m 2f Sft /Hvy
O Ruth Brown & John Loughlin
T Jonathan Sweeney, Cork
B Thistletown Stud
Br B g Walk In The Park - Western Approaches (GB) (Westerner (GB))
J Mr A P Ryan (7) F 1-542-70
WESTERN WALK 2 N.H. WINS €36,875.00 HANDICAP RATING 134
Brian Hayes 11.8 36L 16th of 20 to Wellington Arch (GB) 10.6 AINTREE 4 APR hcp hdl
/Sft 10/1 HR135 B. Hayes 11.12 12L 7th of 13fn, 16rn to Jump Allen (FR) 10.5 NAAS 9 MAR
11/2 HR133 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 1 3/4L 2nd to Baltic Bird (GB) 10.9 BAL 27 MAY
2m 6f and 3m on
two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 when 16th of
O John J Brennan & David Flynn & Danny Kearns
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Paul Webber & Overbury Stallions Ltd
Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Shuil Gealach (Flemensfirth (USA))
Conor Stone-Walsh 10.7 2 3/4L 2nd to Jagwar (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 20rn hcp chse
3/1Fav HR129 C. Stone-Walsh 10.10 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Music Of Tara (GB) 10.8 NAV 18 JAN 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 10/1 HR136 D. King 11.0 5 1/2L 5L s/hd 4th to Gorgeous Tom 11.0 CK 3
Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on
to heavy. Beaten 2 3/4l by Jagwar when second of 20 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at
over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.
O Ciaran John Mooney
T Thomas Cooper, Kerry
B M Joel Denis & M Sebastien Pinthon
Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fleur Du Brizais (FR) (Trempolino (USA))
J Donagh Meyler F 04132-8
Tiernan Power Roche 11.2 10L 8th of 24 to Doddiethegreat 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft Donagh Meyler 11.8 nk 2nd to Shallow River 11.4 CARLISLE 15 DEC 24 9rn hcp hdl 3m 1f Sft 10/1 HR124 R.A. Doyle 11.8 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Sequoiaspirit 10.9 NAV 17 NOV 24 23rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f 100yds Yld
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 10l behind Doddiethegreat at 7-1 when eighth of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) in March.
James M Nolan
T H Rogers, Louth B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Br B g Fast Company - Lindoras Grace (GB) (Galileo) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 8-00401 (Blinkers)
22/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 (BK) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Helvic Dream 10.12 and Serienmond (GER) 9.12
11/1 HR126 S.W Flanagan 11.3 (CP)
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. A winner at 22-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Helvic Dream by 1/2l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 10-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
O John P McManus
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Mr C Byrne
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Akiliyna (Holy Roman Emperor)
5/2 HR125 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 s/hd 2nd to Duke Otto 9.9 WEX 17 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld 13/8Fav HR123 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 8L 4L from Yoradreamer (GB) 11.12 and Saint Le Fort (FR) 11.5 CLON
Temple Bloodstock Hey
T W P Mullins, Carlow B Mrs E Connolly Br B f Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR) (Soldier of Fortune)
20/1 HR130 P.T. Enright 11.5 52L last of 9fn, 14rn to Aurora Vega 11.5 FAIR 20 APR nov.hdl
11/8Fav HR127 P. Townend 10.11 won 3 1/2L 1/2L from Tareze 10.11 and Cottesloe
7/2 HR119 P. Townend 12.3 won 2 1/4L 3/4L from Tell Nobody Nothin 11.2 and Disco Dancer 12.0
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Aurora Vega when 9th of 14 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
M J Gaskell T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB) B Mrs Caroline George Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar (GB) (Terimon (GB))
J Richie McLernon F 21-2121
WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) 4 NH WINS
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10.6 won nk 4L from Kopeck De Mee (FR) 11.5 and Favour And
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Hidden History (GB) 11.2 UTTOXETER 15 MAR 15rn hcp hdl
O’Neill
11.12
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on
O Syndicates Racing
T Emmet Mullins, Carlow
B Kildaragh Stud
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Drifting Mist (GB) (Muhtathir (GB))
Donagh Meyler 10.8 (H) (TS) 71L 22nd of 26 to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12
Danny Mullins 11.7 (H) (TS) 16L 7th of 18 to Cracking Rhapsody 11.6 KELSO 1
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Paul Nolan Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Hannah Rose (Un Desperado (FR))
J Phillip Enright F 5116p-6 (H,T)
ALL FOR RACHEL 2 N.H.
50/1 HR128 P.T. Enright 11.7 (H) (TS) 39L last of 6 to Cardcounter 11.4 NAV 22
nov.hdl 2m 6f 150yds Sft
50/1 HR129 P.T. Enright 11.13 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Ol Man Dingle 11.6 LEP 29 DEC 24 12rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld
25/1 HR129 P.T. Enright 11.0 (H) (TS) 56L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to The Yellow Clay 11.0 NAV 17 NOV 24 nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Yld
O Top Man Racing Syndicate T Cian Collins, Meath B M Jean-Francois Magnien, M Charles Magnien & M Benoit Magnien Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR) (Video Rock (FR))
13/2 HR125 D.J Gilligan 10.9 (CP) 4 3/4L 6th of 16 to Lord Erskine 10.9 FAIR 22 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft DannyGilligan10.7(CP)won11/2L11/2LfromUnexpectedParty(FR)11.2andMidnightItIs(GB)10.6CHELTENHAM12MAR20rnhcpchseGradeC1m7f199ydsGd/Sft 11/1 HR124 D.J Gilligan 11.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Samui (GB) 11.7 THU 19 JAN 9rn Ext hcp
O Slaneyville Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Serge Duchene & Mme Joselita Duchene
Br B g Galiway (GB) - Zayade (FR) (Country Reel (USA)) J Rachael Blackmore F 14-210 (H,T)
KALIX DELABARRIERE (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00
100/30Fav HR125 P. Townend 10.9 (TS) 40L last of 16 to Lord Erskine 10.9 FAIR 22 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft 8/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 (H) (TS) won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Walk On The Beach 11.9 and Road To Home 11.12 NAAS 23
Blinkers worn by No 8. CPiece worn by No 2, No 17 H,T worn by No 15, No 16, No 18
TStrap worn by No 3, No 4, No 9, No 19
Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Jalila Moriviere (FR), 11/2 Thecompanysergeant (GB), 13/2 Impose Toi (FR), 8/1 Wellington Arch (GB), 10/1 Lord Erskine, Raglan Road, 11/1 Maxxum, Addragoole, 14/1 Hey Sunshine, Kalix Delabarriere (FR), 16/1 D Art D Art (FR), 20/1 Jazzy Matty (FR), 25/1 Anotherway (FR), Western Walk, Mousey Brown, Vischio, 50/1 Fiveonefive, All For Rachel, Stormbreaker (GB) 2024 - 1st Chapeau De Soleil 2nd Beacon Edge 3rd Moonovercloon (5 min. 31.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
HEY SUNSHINE is interesting here back in a handicap Testing conditions wouldn't have suited when she was pitched into Grade 1 company at Fairyhouse last time and she remains unexposed The Shantou mare had rattled off a hat-trick on better ground previously and could still have a bit up her sleeve off a mark of 130. Aintree winner Wellington Arch looks a leading contender He held off Kopeck De Mee in a good finish in Liverpool and, despite a 7lb rise, should still be competitive. Impose Toi, who was fourth in that Aintree race, is another to consider on the revised terms.
WIN: HEY SUNSHINE EACH-WAY: WELLINGTON ARCH
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (183 wins from 725 runners, 25%) runs HEY SUNSHINE, JALILA MORIVIERE, KALIX DELABARRIERE & STORMBREAKER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (24 wins from 117 runners, 21%) runs HEY SUNSHINE, JALILA MORIVIERE, KALIX DELABARRIERE &STORMBREAKER
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2024 The stable runs HEY SUNSHINE, JALILA MORIVIERE, KALIX DELABARRIERE & STORMBREAKER today.
RACE
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 five veterinarians are in attendance each day of the Festival
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)
6.00 The DAR Golf Construction (Pro/Am)
(Generously sponsored by DAR Golf Construction)
Race of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles
J Mr S Connor (7) F 3p-2 (TStrap) BALLYEDWARD (PtoP) 13/2 D G Lavery 1/2L 2nd to Dubhain LOUGHANMORE 19-APR-25 10r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 4/1 S Connor p.u. in race won by Race To Base LOUGHANMORE 19-OCT-24 12r6f
Yld (PtoP) 9/1 D G Lavery 3rd to Keops Des Bordes (FR) LOUGHANMORE 20-APR-24 11r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
Placed in two point-to-points from three starts Beaten 1/2l by Dubhain when second of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Loughanmore over 3m (good - yielding) last month He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
O John J F O’Mahony
T Martin Hassett, Tipperary
B Mr John O’Mahony
Br Ch g Berkshire - In The Saltmills (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Ross Berry (7) F
Half-brother to Margarita Grande, won in a point to point race at 3m. He will be found easier opportunities down the line.
O Mrs Paula Murphy & Eadaoin Byrne
T Sean Byrne, Kildare
B Paula Murphy & Eadaoin Byrne
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Oilily (Dr Massini)
J Mr R W Barron (5) F
Half-brother to Freemans Bay, won over hurdles at 2m 4f and in a point to point race at 3m. Makes only limited appeal on his first taste of competitive action.
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KAZBEK (IRE) (-)
O Ms Bernadette Leigh
T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Mr Denis Hickey
Br Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Roaming Wild (Presenting (GB))
J Conor Smithers (7) F
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Watch the market for a clue as to what is expected first time out.
O L S M Syndicate
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B Thomas Meagher
Br B g Walk In The Park - Follow My Leader (Supreme Leader)
J Mr F Maguire F
Half-brother to The Long Mile, won four times in chases between 2m and 2m 4f. 48,000-euro purchase who will have his supporters.
O K Alexander
T Lucinda Russell, (IN GB)
B Mr Kenneth Alexander
Br B f Walk In The Park - Asturienne (GB) (Sleeping Car (FR))
J Mr G Walkingshaw (7) F
Half-sister to Carrie Des Champs, won three times in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f and three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f. Really interesting Scottish raider.
O Tony Kilduff
T Stephen Gerard Carey, Kildare
B Ardmulchan Stud
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Gambling Girl (Hawk Wing (USA))
Full sister to Queens Gamble, won three times over hurdles at 2m and twice in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f. There are worse each-way options in here.
J Mr M N Sharpe (7) F 20
O Edward F Power
T Edward F Power (R), Tipperary
B Mr B Mernagh
Br B f Sandmason (GB) - Double Diamond (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Mr L P Barnett (7) F
O John J Flynn, Pierce Flynn, Conor Lannen
T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford
B T Horgan
Br B f Order of St George - Ten Theatre (King’s Theatre)
Rating H
Half-sister to Southern Babylon, won over hurdles at 2m 5f. Makes only limited appeal first time out. Star Rating HHH
J Miss M O’Sullivan (5) F
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 3f. From a good family and she warrants consideration on debut.
HOTHAM (GB) (-)
O Monday Club Syndicate
T Anthony McCann, Monaghan
B Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd
Br Ch f Cracksman (GB) - Nunavik (Indian Ridge)
J Miss A B O’Connor F
Half-sister to Open Wide, won four times at 5f and 6f Decent Flat pedigree and she could get competitive on debut.
TStrap worn by No 1, No 7, No 12
Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Quantum Boy, 7/2 Panjandrum (GB), 10/1 Biglesisback (GB), 11/1 Ballyedward, Vitorio Piel (FR), 14/1 Obey The Order, Fraher Field, 25/1 Kazbek, Ryan’s Son, Pension Perk, Lady Hotham (GB), 33/1 It’s Only A Game (FR), Ladbroke Grove (FR), Lexington Wood (FR), Ludus Magnus (FR), Thankyouforthedays, 50/1 Berkshire Echo, Eagle Oi, Just For One, Las Brisas Boy, Brosna Queen, Crokes Cross 2024 - 1st Will The Wise 2nd Jacob’s Ladder 3rd Minella Post (GB) (4 min. 13.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Connections have had to be patient with QUANTUM BOY, who appears for Willie Mullins now having been a very impressive point-to-point winner back in November 2023. The Diamond Boy gelding was snapped up by JP McManus after his 40-length win at Damma House and is a fascinating runner on his racecourse bow. English point-to-point winner Panjandrum makes his first start for Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown. He cost £95,000 after scoring at Chaddesley Corbett in December Lucinda Russell introduces an interesting newcomer in Biglesisback. The Walk In The Park mare carries the colours of Kenny Alexander and is a half-sister to his Cheltenham winner Doddiethegreat. WIN: QUANTUM BOY EACH-WAY: PANJANDRUM
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (183 wins from 725 runners, 25%)
runs QUANTUM BOY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (24 wins from 117 runners, 21%)
runs QUANTUM BOY
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015 and 2018 The stable runs QUANTUM BOY today
RACE RESULTS
9/4
E.M. O’Sullivan 10.9 (BK) 2L 11L 3rd to
(FR)
KILL 6 OCT 24 5rn nov.hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 1/2FavHR102E.M.O’Sullivan12.0(BK)won4L11/4LfromBayouBelle11.7andDreamOnceMore11.7WEX30AUG2413rnhcphdl(80-95)2m190ydsYld
O Alan Cullen
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Mrs P O’Rourke
Br B g Born To Sea - Passionforfashion (Fasliyev (USA))
J Jennifer McGrath Kerins F 3ff-21p
A MERE BAGATELLE 4 N.H. WINS €30,102.80
20/1 HR108 P. Hanlon 11.4 (BK) p.u. in race won by Drop The Anchor 11.1 FAIR 20
4f Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR95 P. Hanlon 10.5 (BK) won 8 1/2L 1/2L from Fool Me Once 11.8 and Chortal (GB) 11.3 DWNP 30 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 10/1 HR93 P. Hanlon 11.0 (BK) hd 2nd to Aleish Lass 10.12 LIM 13
O A M Murray & Grant Harrison T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B P Connell
Br Br g Sageburg - A Long Way (GB) (Gamut)
J Robert Harrison F 316080-
DUE COURSE 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00
16/1 HR101 K.M. Donoghue 11.13 (TS) 56L 10th of 14fn, 18rn to Hillsdale
33/1 K.E Buckley 11.12 (TS) 31L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Kiltealy Park 11.5 CLON 3 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 1f 62yds Yld 8/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 55L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Noble Talent 11.12 GOW 9
O Peter Lawlor
T Peter Lawlor (R), Wicklow
B Mr Oliver Donlon
Br B g Estidhkaar - No Way (Rainbows For Life (CAN))
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground and on the
O Ms Annette Daffy
T Daniel John Howard, Clare
B Hugh Fitzpatrick
Br B g Gold Well (GB) - Native Side (Be My Native (USA))
J Thomas Howard F 132628-
LIKABLE CHANCER 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00
18/1 HR80 D. King 10.13 (BK) (TS) 32L 8th of 14fn, 19rn to Crowsatedappletart 11.9 CK 13
7/2 HR83 D. King 10.0 (BK) (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Malinas Glory 10.12 THU 28 NOV 24 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 79yds Gd 8/1 HR84 S. O’Callaghan 10.6 (CP) (TS) 29L 6th of 11fn, 16rn to Doonbeg Don 11.5
Well beaten at 18-1 behind Crowsatedappletart when eighth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
O The Swelltime Partnership
T W J O’Doherty (R), Limerick
B Gigginstown House Stud
Br B g Born To Sea - Society Gal (Galileo) J Sarah Leahy F 1000-07
SWELLTIME 2 FLAT WINS €12,368.00 3 N.H.
14/1
HR103 D.J Gilligan 11.8 17L 7th of 14 to Malbay Madness 11.3 KILB
Gd 66/1
HR105 P. Byrnes 11.8 22L 11th of 16fn, 17rn to Serienmond (GER) 11.10 LEP 2 MAR hcp hdl 2m Yld 50/1 HR107 C.P Millar 11.1 54L 18th of 21fn, 23rn to Giant Haystacks 10.10 LEP 28 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 3f 180yds Yld
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good and good - yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago; has also won three hurdles Beaten 14l behind Pachmena at 125-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest flat outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (yielding) in October last year.
O Longevity Racing Club T S M Duffy, Laois B Godolphin
Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Blue Petrel (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))
J Kerrie Gillespie F 43-6754
BRIGHT START (USA) 1 FLAT WIN €11,049.10
10/1 HR49 Nicola Burns 8.12 (CP) nk 2 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Billie Frechette 9.8 DUN 28 MAR 13rn hcp (0-60)2m Std 15/2 HR50 Nicola Burns 8.6 (CP) 3L 5th of 13 to Tara Power 8.11 DUN 28 FEB hcp (47-70)1m 4f Std
15/2 HR50 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.8 (CP) 4 1/2L
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather, but that win was over four years ago. Finished 3 1/2l behind Billie Frechette when fourth of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 2m in March.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 9l behind Pepper Noir at 14-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in November last year.
O Aengus King
T Aengus King, Clare
B Patrick Barry
Br Br g Gold Well (GB) - Onewayoranother (Pistolet Bleu)
J Siobhan Nolan F 67077p-
FILL THE TANK 4 N.H. WINS €26,550.00
16/1
HR90 P. Hanlon 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by Robindevidastar 10.4 here 15 NOV 24 18rn hcp
10/1
HR92 C.M. Quirke 11.6 (CP) 18L 7th of 16 to Mabel In May 10.11 FAIR 5 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 165yds Gd 11/1
HR90 P. Hanlon 10.10 (CP) 36L 7th of 11fn, 16rn to Doonbeg Don 11.5 GAL 27
O Barry Murtagh & D McDonnell
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Mickley Stud & Mr R Vicarage
Br B g Heeraat - Zarosa (Barathea)
J Paul Burns F 070
IRISH BOYO (GB)
400/1 J.A. Heffernan 10.7 (TS) 58L last of 18 to Nautical Force (GB) 9.5 CK 19 APR mdn 1m 2f 100yds Sft
80/1 G.M. Ryan 9.9 (TS) 30L 7th of 8 to Mick Collins 9.9 BELW 5 APR mdn 1m 4f 37yds Gd
80/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 12.0 (TS) 80L last of 18 to Le Labo 11.11 THU 6 MAR Bumper 1m 7f 136yds Gd
O Restricted Movement Syndicate
T Gerard Keane, Meath
B Haras d’Etreham & Riviera Equine
Br Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Save Me The Waltz (FR) (Halling (USA))
J Raymond Crowe F 6892-45
MEPHISTO 3 FLAT WINS €16,204.70 D HANDICAP RATING 52 6/1 HR60 J.J.G. Ryan 9.0 (V) 3 3/4L 5th of 7 to Scott Lang 9.2 DUN 12 FEB hcp (47-75)2m Std 13/2 HR59 J. Kearney 9.7 (V) nk 1 1/2L 2L 4th to Elle Dorado Rock 9.4 DUN 17 JAN 13rn hcp (47-65)2m Std 18/1
HR60 C.T Keane 9.1 (V) 5L 2nd to Inchiquin Maid 8.9 DUN 20 DEC 24 14rn hcp (47-75)2m Std
O Here For The Craic Partnership
T A J Martin, Meath
B David Fenton
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Lady Mary P (Presenting (GB))
J Nicky O'Connor F 0-08773 (TStrap)
PRESENTING MAX
7/1 HR104 D. King 11.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Freddie Robdal 11.10 KILB 25 APR 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 200yds Yld 14/1 D. King 11.12 (TS) 17L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to Flidais 11.5 CLON 27 MAR beg.ch 2m 86yds Gd/Yld 9/1 D. King 11.12 (TS) 12L 7th of 11 to Spinning Web 11.10 THU 6 MAR beg.ch
O Ray Hackett
T Ray Hackett, Tipperary
B L Lynch & R Sherrard
Br B g Lilbourne Lad - Sahaayeb (Indian Haven (GB))
J Liam Phelan F p-60p-f7
22/1
80/1
HR114 L. Quinlan 11.3 19L last of 7fn, 8rn to Grange Walk 11.4
R. Deegan 11.6 fell in race won by Bridie’s Beau 11.1 GOW 15 FEB 20rn
L. Quinlan 11.11 p.u. in race won by Doitforjane Sid
but last
was over three years ago; has also won two hurdles. Well beaten at 18-1 when
flat
at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) in September ‘23.
O Jan Kennedy
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Michael Ennis
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sainte Careigne (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
J Triona McGuinness F 5-p773f
SIR CARNEGIE
14/1 HR87 P. Hanlon 10.11 fell in race won by Joe’s Turn 10.11 KILB 25 APR 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 70yds Yld
12/1 HR93 C. Stone-Walsh 11.10 (CP) 4 1/2L 1L 3rd to Dancing After Dark 11.7
19 NOV 24 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Yld 16/1 HR94 C. Stone-Walsh 11.8 (CP) 3/4L 7 1/2L 8L 4th to The Miracle Man 11.10 SLGO 25 OCT 24 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 66yds Yld 17/2 HR93 A. Harvey 11.0 (BK) 5L 1 1/4L 3rd to Doitforjane Sid 10.9 KILL 6
Gd/Yld
Placed once in eight starts; but has won a hurdle. Beaten 9l behind Molly Hall at 11-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest flat outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) in July last year. Star Rating
John M Keogh T S M Duffy, Laois
B M Phelan
Br Gr f Decorated Knight (GB) - Firoza (FR) (King’s Best (USA))
J Kate Macklin F 847370A DAUGHTERSDELIGHT HANDICAP RATING 54
66/1 HR57 J. Cleary 9.1 7L 13th of 14 to Gallo Dell Cielo
8/1 HR57 P. McGettigan 8.0 6 1/4L 7th of 13 to Chicago
Placed once in 18 starts. Beaten 7l behind Gallo Dell Cielo at 66-1 when 13th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in December last year. Star Rating H
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Home Sweet Highway when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 7f (good) in June last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero.
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PALLAS ATHENE (IRE)
O Alexander Ott
T Alexander Ott (R), Cork
B Mrs D Cashman
Br B f Milan (GB) - Rathvawn Belle (Luso (GB))
J Ella Budds F 073p-7p
PALLAS ATHENE
12/1 Mr A. Burke-Ott 11.4 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Eyes Off Annie 11.6 CK 21 APR 7rn hnt.ch 3m 100yds Yld (PtoP) 8/1 A Burke Ott 45L 7th to Bartlemy Boy (GB) LISCARROLL 30-MAR-25 13r7f Wnr of One 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 Ms M O’Sullivan p.u. in race won by Between Waters BALLINDENISK 01-DEC-24 9r4f Mares Wnr of Two 3m Sft
Pulled up when 12-1 at Cork over 3m (yielding) in a maiden chase won by Eyes Off Annie last month on her chase debut.
RESERVES
21 MY GOOD PAL (IRE) (108)
O Kiva Cromwell
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B James Canty
Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Over To Joes (Power (GB)) J F 800p-6-0 Star Rating HH
MY GOOD PAL
11/5Fav HR85 C. Stone-Walsh 10.9 (TS) 21L 10th of 15 to Falcon Park 10.9 CLON 15 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 202yds Sft
40/1 HR85 K.E Buckley 11.4 (TS) 12L 6th of 16fn, 19rn to Irish Impulse 11.5 TIPP 22 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 110yds Yld/Sft 150/1 HR86 Mr P.W. Gleeson 10.5 p.u. in race won by Positive Thinker 11.11 LIM 22 OCT 23 13rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Sft/Hvy 22 ARDAD DEREK (GB) (248) 6 12
Well beaten at 11-5fav behind Falcon Park when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) in January. Reserve.
O Up & Running Syndicate
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Tony Anderson & Tim Wixted
Br B g Ardad - Diktalina (GB) (Diktat (GB))
J F 7007-7p-
ARDAD DEREK (GB)
20/1 HR80 P. Hanlon 10.6 p.u. in race won by Chutzpal 12.0 BELW 28 AUG 24 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 40yds Gd 12/1 HR80 Shane Fenelon 10.6 30L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Toon Town 11.6 WEX 29 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f Sft
Pulled up when 20-1 at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Chutzpal in August last year on his latest outing. Reserve.
33/1 HR83 Shane Fenelon 10.11 19L 7th of 8fn, 15rn to Brownstone 10.13 FAIR 7 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 23
AWAKINO
(IRE) (21)
O J R Ancell
T Denis W Cullen, Kildare
B Mr James Ross Ancell
5 11 9 (163)
Br B f Let The Lion Roar (GB) - Twinkling (NZ) (Star Way)
J F 597-pp7
AWAKINO HANDICAP RATING 43
22/1 HR82 S.D. Torrens 10.11 37L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Dunany Point 10.10 BELW 12 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Gd 50/1 HR85 S.D. Torrens 10.13 p.u. in race won by Flemens Intrest 10.11 LIM 1 APR 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 100/1 HR88 S.D. Torrens 11.2 p.u. in race won by That’s Me Finished 11.1 here 27 JAN 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f Hvy
Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 8l behind Noble Crusade at 40-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in February last year. Reserve.
TStrap worn by No 13.
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Jungle Cove, 7/2 Chutzpal, 8/1 Dark Note (GB), 10/1 Due Course, 11/1 Presenting Max, 20/1 A Mere Bagatelle, Bright Start (USA), Sir Carnegie, 25/1 Numidia, Likable Chancer, A Daughtersdelight, 33/1 Fill The Tank, Mephisto, Pride Of Place, Rock On Seamie, Vintage Gold, Pallas Athene, 50/1 Swelltime, Nora The Xplorer (GB), 66/1 Irish Boyo (GB) 2024 - (4 min. 11.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
JUNGLE COVE has run in a few similar events and sets the standard with his Flat mark of 84 He was last seen in winning form at Laytown last September and was second in this a couple of years ago. Dark Note is a solid performer and looks nicely weighted Henry de Bromhead won this last year with Somptueux and Chutzpal looks like another for the shortlist, despite having to give all of his rivals weight.
JUNGLE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): Mrs J Harrington (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs JUNGLE COVE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (7 wins from 54 runners, 13%) runs CHUTZPAL
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 2.30p.m. The Howden Cross Country Steeplechase of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Howden) 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 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-ToPoint steeplechases) About 3 miles 90 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2023) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight beyond 12st 7lb). 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. Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules. 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category ‘’C’’ Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Riders who hold a Permit 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 PointTo-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. The IHRB have also suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race. The Kildare Hunt Perpetual Cup, kindly given by the Ashmore Family will be presented to the winning owner in this race. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 3.05p.m. The Oaklodgelandscapes.ie Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000 (0-145) (Generously sponsored by Oak Lodge Landscapes) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-145 and that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases. About 3 miles 7 furlongs 68 yards. €450 to enter, €50 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 29th April Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 3.42p.m. The SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Annie Power Mares Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by SBK and the Irish EBF (€20,000)) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750) Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750 Sixth will receive €2,500 A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 118 yards. €750 to enter on April 9th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th or €12,500 if entered by April 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Palmerstown House Estate Pat Taaffe Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000 (0-150) (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Palmerstown House Estate) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases. About 3 miles 104 yards. €450 to enter, €50 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. Palmerstown House will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner (This will be the Grand National Trophy won by Pat Taaffe on Quare Times in 1955). 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 29th April. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1)
(Registered as the Champion Juvenile Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ballymore) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750) Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750 Sixth will receive €2,500 A hurdle for four years old only About 2 miles. €750 to enter on April 9th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th or €12,500 if entered by April 29th. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Lawlor’s Of Naas Handicap Hurdle of €100,000 (Listed Race)
(Registered as the Setanta Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Lawlor’s Of Naas) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000 Third will receive €10,000 Fourth will receive €5,000 Fifth will receive €3,000 Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 20th April 2025. (150 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 118 yards. €500 to enter on April 16th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Handicaps calculated 21st April Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 6.00p m. The DAR Golf Construction (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by DAR Golf Construction) 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 I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only that have NOT RUN in a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 8lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 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 29th April) may also ride in this race. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 6.35p.m. The 34th Running Of The ‘Have The Conversation - Say Yes To Organ Donation’ Punchestown Charity Race (The 34th Running of the Punchestown Charity Race on Saturday 3rd May 2025) (A Private Sweepstakes Charity Race with an entry fee of €1,500 per rider The €1,500 is payable by each rider no later than Monday 28th April 2025) (All proceeds to the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund Ltd)
For four years old and upwards which have run at least three times under the Rules of Racing or the I.N.H.S Rules, of which at least one of these runs must have been since 1st March, 2024. (Point to Point Steeplechases excluded and Horses must be recorded as Racing Active by Friday, 18th April 2025 to be eligible) About 2 miles. Weights: 12st. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a *race to carry 3lbs extra for each race won. (Maximum penalty 9lbs). *Including any race under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing. Riders: To qualify as a Rider to participate in this race you must have a minimum of an Amateur Riders’ Licence or you must pass a Charity Race Competency Assessment at R.A.C.E. and pass a Medical with either a Turf Club Listed Doctor or a GP. The doctor signing off on any participant must use the IHRB medical form as issued to all applicants. A copy of the signed Medical Certificate must be forwarded to James Nolan. Riders shall not have ridden more than 3 winners on the racecourse to be eligible. None of the 3 winners can be in the previous 20 years from the date of this years race. It is strictly subject to attaining the above qualifications that a Riders’ entry will be accepted. N.B. The mandatory percentage deductions shall not apply to this race. A horse which has won a Private Sweepstakes shall not on that account incur a penalty or be debarred from claiming any allowance or from taking part in any race. Horses that run in this race do not lose their eligibility to run in Point to Point Steeplechases. The winning Owner, Trainer and Rider will receive a trophy. Each rider will receive a memento of no intrinsic value. The groom in charge of the winning horse will receive €100 and the groom in charge of the best turned out horse will receive €100. Please note that the Organising Committee reserve the right to accept or reject any application. No horse shall be permitted to wear Blinkers, Visor, Hood, Eye Shield, Eyecover, Sheepskin Cheekpieces or any similar device. Horses that require to be led to the start will not be permitted to take part. Not more than 25 runners will be permitted to run in this race. In the event of this race being over-subscribed the Organising Committee reserve the right to select the 25 runners and 3 reserves and to accept or reject any Rider/Horse. Entries for horses that are not returned in training at time of entry will not be accepted. If a Rider has not paid the €1,500 entry by Monday 28th April 2025, they will not be eligible to participate in the race. Entries Close 12 Noon - Monday, 28th April. Declarations to James Nolan before 8am Thursday, 1st May. N.B. ALL ENTRIES and DECLARATIONS TO BE MADE TO THE RACE ORGANISER. Race Organiser: James Nolan 086-2349919. This race will not be started from stalls. SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE
