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OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2026
SUMMER IN TOWN DAY 2
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: Ms C. Lawlor
Mr N. Speirs
Mr D. Ashmore
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
Mr N. Speirs
PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2026
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. Laurence McFerran (Chairman)
Mr J. M. McGrath
Mr D. McCormack
Mr M. Murphy
Mr. H. Hynes
Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales:
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr P.L. Malone
Mr P. Moloney
Mr. L. Wyer
Mr M. Weedon
Stewards Secretaries: Mr L. Aspell & Mr C.J. Sweeney
Medical Officer:
Veterinary Officer:
Dr P. Houlihan
Ms. N. O’Connor M.V.B.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms N. Moloney & Mr D.J. Condell
Raceday Integrity Officers Team
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
Mr Sean Kelly
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Mr. T. Burns (Yard)
Mr. P. Traynor (Track)
DOCTOR
Dr M Fay
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends Of Punchestown,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Punchestown for the second and final day of our Summer in Town weekend and the closing fixture of the 2025/2026 racing season.
Following a wonderful day of racing yesterday, we are delighted to welcome racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys and supporters back for what promises to be an enjoyable afternoon featuring a competitive eight-race card. Summer in Town has become a much-loved fixture in our calendar and provides a fitting opportunity to celebrate another memorable season at Punchestown.
Today, we are especially pleased to welcome and thank our sponsors: The INHSC, Lily & Wild, Dowlings of Ballyshannon, TRM Equine Nutrition, Bermingham Cameras, K-Mech Mechanical and The Irish EBF. Your generosity and commitment are vital to the success of days like today, and we are sincerely grateful for your valued support. We extend particular thanks to K-Mech Mechanical, our title sponsors for today’s fixture.
We are also honoured to be joined by some very special guests as we remember our dear Punchestown friend, Jim “Sandy” Ryan, and celebrate his enduring legacy at Punchestown. Jim was a cherished member of our community and it is fitting that we take time today to reflect on the contribution he made to the racecourse and to so many people within Irish racing.
As we bring the season to a close, it is worth reflecting on what has been another outstanding year for Punchestown. Festival 2026 once again showcased the very best of our sport, with tremendous crowds, exceptional racing and a wonderful atmosphere throughout the week. The enthusiasm and support of racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys, sponsors, volunteers and staff combined to create another memorable chapter in the history of the festival and the racecourse
A visit to the ground floor of the main grandstand is well worthwhile today, where Bermingham Cameras are hosting a photography exhibition celebrating the spirit of Punchestown. Students, enthusiasts and photography club members were invited to capture the people, place and atmosphere that make Punchestown so unique and the resulting collection is both striking and heartfelt.
On behalf of everyone at Punchestown, thank you for your continued support throughout the season. We wish all owners, trainers and jockeys the very best of luck this afternoon and extend our thanks to everyone who has contributed to another successful year of racing.
Finally, I wish you all a fantastic summer and every success at the many excellent racing festivals taking place around Ireland over the coming months. We look forward to welcoming you back to Punchestown on Tuesday, 15th September, when we launch the new season with our only flat racing fixture.
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
2 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (47) 9 11 10 (164)
Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) (Marchand De Sable (USA)) 1231-12 F B G A E C Des Champs Paul Townend J O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 14 N.H. WINS €1,747,410.40
Townend
5/6Fav HR177 P. Townend 11.10 won 7 1/2L 5L from Fact To File (FR) 11.10 and Gentlemansgame (GB) 11.10
Gd/Yld Beaten6lbyInothewayurthinkinwhensecondof9at8-13favonhislatestoutingintheGrade1BoodlesCheltenhamGoldCupChaseatCheltenhamover3m2f (goodtosoft)lastmonth.
KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM
1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)
2. SADDLE CLOTH
3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH
4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN
5. AGE
6. ST
7. LB
8. KGS
9. COLOUR OF HORSE
B = BAY BR = BROWN CH = CHESTNUT
GR = GREY
RO = ROAN
10 SEX OF HORSE
C = COLT
F = FILLY
G = GELDING
H = HORSE
M = MARE
11. SIRE (FATHER) 12 DAM (MOTHER) 13. FORM GUIDE 14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES 15. FORM COMMENT
- = NEW RACING SEASON
/ = MISSED RACING SEASON
P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE
F = HORSE FELL
U = RIDER UNSEATED
R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE
CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE
B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN
S = HORSE SLIPPED
R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE
D = DISQUALIFIED
ABOUT TOWN
ABANDONMENT
SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
BINOCULAR HIRE
BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.
BOTTLE & GLASS
RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
CASH FACILITIES
THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS
CLOAK ROOM
THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.
EVACUATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.
LOST PROPERTY
ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.
MEDICAL CENTRE
THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.
TRANSPORT
A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.
REFUSAL & REMOVAL
PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS
WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND
11/4 Brian Hayes 11.12 won 17L s/hd from Billie Frechette 11.5 and Gaoth Chuil 11.0 KILB 24 APR 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f 70yds Gd/Yld 7/2 Brian Hayes 11.12 1/2L 36L 3rd to Spread Boss Ted (GB) 11.12 NAAS 8
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mr Andrew Tyrrell
Br B g Famous Name (GB) - Peig Alainn (Milan (GB))
J Kevin Sexton F 1265-53 (B,T) MA JACKS HILL 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00
9/2 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (BK) (TS) 12L 6 1/2L 3rd to Shadow Paddy 11.12 LIM 21
Gd/Yld 11/4 HR122 Jack Kennedy 12.0 (BK) (TS) 8 1/2L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Miss Corby 10.8 LIM 16 APR Ext hcp hdl
9/1 HR122 Jack Kennedy 11.9 (BK) (TS) 4 1/2L 5th of 9 to Walks In June 11.11
O Basil Holian
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Banjaxed Girl (GB) (King’s Theatre)
J Mike O’Connor F 854-337 (TStrap)
SKY LORD (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 HANDICAP RATING 130
9/1 HR131 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) 24L 7th of 15fn, 20rn to Come Walk With Me 11.10
Yld 6/4Fav HR130 Mike O’Connor 11.8 1 3/4L nk 3rd to River Vale 10.3 CK 6 APR 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 45yds Gd/Yld 13/8Fav HR130 Darragh O’Keeffe 12.0 5L 1L 3rd to Anotherway (FR) 11.4 DRYL 20 JAN 7rn nov.ch 2m 115yds Yld/Sft
O Daniel Kelly
T Brian M McMahon, Galway
B M Arnaud Chaille-Chaille
O T B Sheridan
T Miss Katy Brown, Kildare
B Millbrook Equine Br B f Maxios (GB) - Dans La Foulee (FR) (Alberto Giacometti) J Paddy Cleary (7) F 00p-f3
Star Rating H
UNO ME I LIKE MY T (PtoP) 8/1 J M Halford 20L 3rd to Dolly Burrin BALLINGARRY 23-MAY-26 14r7f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 R Sugrue fell in race won by Back In Favour STOWLIN 03-MAY-26 11r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld 125/1 Carl Millar 10.10 p.u. in race won by Emily Love 11.7 LIM 29 MAY 25 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 50yds Gd
Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Third of 14 behind Dolly Burrin beaten 16l at 8-1fav on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Ballingarry over 3m last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Katy Brown.
B,T worn by No 2. Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Supersundae (FR), 3/1 Sky Lord (GB), 5/1 Ma Jacks Hill, Jolie Jewel (FR), 100/1 Uno Me I Like My T
RACE SUMMARY
Having bumped into a smart type when runner-up at Wexford last month, SUPERSUNDAE can go one better Off the mark over fences in impressive fashion on his penultimate start at Kilbeggan, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding remains unexposed as a chaser Easily the best of these over hurdles, this looks a nice opportunity for the son of Authorized to resume winning ways. Sky Lord has yet to open his account over fences but has plenty of experience, including when seventh in a warm Listed handicap at the Festival here in April He looks the main danger Winning point-to-pointer Ma Jacks Hill is entitled to improve from his recent chasing debut when third at Limerick last month. WIN: SUPERSUNDAE EACH-WAY: SKY LORD
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 795 runners, 23%) runs SUPERSUNDAE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs SKY LORD
Longest Traveller: JOLIE JEWEL trained by B Mcmahon, Galway, 125 miles.
SITUATED BESIDE THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE & FIRST FLOOR GRANDSTAND SERVING FESTIVE TREATS, GOOD FOOD & HOT DRINKS with Lily & Wild
1.57 The Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Steeplechase of €16,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)
Three Miles and 186 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by the Ryan family)
VALUE TO WINNER:
€9424; SECOND: €3200; THIRD: €1600
O John P McManus
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Mr C Byrne
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Akiliyna (Holy Roman Emperor)
J Mike O’Connor F p76-71p
Star Rating HHHH
RAGLAN ROAD 2 N.H. WINS €24,760.00 HANDICAP RATING 128
18/1 HR129 Harry Cobden 10.13 p.u. in race won by Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.11 here 1 MAY 22rn
7/2Fav HR124 Mike O’Connor 11.8 won 1/2L 7L from Slanagaibhgoleir 11.4 and I Am Lorenzo 12.0 DRYL 17
Yld
Gd/Yld 9/1 HR126 Mark Walsh 11.8 24L 7th of 11 to Rusheen 10.0 NAAS 25 JAN
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 here over 2m 4f (yielding) in a chase won by Funiculi Funicula last month on his latest outing.
O R S Brookhouse
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mr R S Brookhouse
Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Dream Esteem (GB) (Mark Of Esteem)
J Anna McGuinness (7) F p4-621u
Star Rating HHHHH
YORADREAMER (GB) 2 N.H. WINS €13,557.00 HANDICAP RATING 132
40/1 HR132 Anna McGuinness 10.9 u.r in race won by Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.11 here 1 MAY 22rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld 13/8Fav HR128 Paul Townend 11.12 won 22L 4 3/4L from Waittillitellyou 11.12 and Great Attitude (GER) 11.12 WEX 17 MAR 4rn beg.ch 3m 1f Sft 40/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 3L 2nd to King Alexander 11.12 GOW 14 FEB 8rn beg.ch 2m 3f 70yds Hvy
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 3m 1f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Brought down when 40-1 here over 2m 4f (yielding) in a chase won by Funiculi Funicula last month on his latest outing.
3 EMILY LOVE (IRE) (8) 7 11 3 (157)
O James J Reilly
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Suroben Ltd
Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Emily Gray (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Kevin Sexton F 1341-f1
EMILY LOVE 6 N.H. WINS €95,219.40
Star Rating HHH
100/30 Sam Ewing 11.7 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Beauforts Storm 11.0 and Pampar Lady 11.7 TRAM 30 MAY 6rn beg.ch 1m 7f 130yds Gd 4/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 fell in race won by Miss Doyenne 11.7 KILL 9 MAY 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 180yds Gd/Yld Jack Kennedy 11.6 won 1L 6 1/4L from Anoint (USA) 10.4 and Anador (FR) 10.6 FAR HILLS 18 OCT 25 5rn hdl 2m 1f Frm
Winner of five hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Tramore over 2m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Beauforts Storm by 1/2l.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Yoradreamer, 7/4 Emily Love, 9/2 Raglan Road 2025 - 1st Spanish Harlem (FR) 2nd No Time To Wait 3rd Minella Sergeant (6 min. 26.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Badly hampered before subsequently unseating at the festival here last month, YORADREAMER can gain compensation. An easy winner over this trip at Wexford on his previous start, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding should be suited by this tactical affair. Likely to make the running under Anna McGuinness, the seven-year-old could prove difficult to pass if getting into a rhythm in front. Former point-to-point winner Emily Love is interesting stepping up to this trip for the first time under Rules. A prolific scorer over hurdles, the Gordon Elliott-trained mare remains unexposed over fences. Raglan Road was pulled up here last month but holds every chance on his previous winning effort at Down Royal.
WIN: YORADREAMER
EACH-WAY: EMILY LOVE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 795 runners, 23%)
runs YORADREAMER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%)
runs RAGLAN ROAD
Longest Traveller: RAGLAN ROAD trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.
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HR132 Simon Torrens 11.7 (TS) 44L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Come Walk With Me 11.0 FAIR 5 APR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 140yds Yld/Sft 7/2 HR133 Simon Torrens 10.6 (TS) 4 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 10.13 THU
O George Moore
T P A Fahy, Carlow
B Ray Minion
Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Ten Times Better (Beneficial (GB))
J Richard Condon (5) F 14-255p (Blinkers)
HE’S GORGEOUS 1
5/1Fav HR129 Donagh Meyler 10.9 p.u. in race won by Native Speaker 10.7 BAL 25
16rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m
Gd 20/1 HR130 Donagh Meyler 11.0 10L 5th of 14fn, 22rn to Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.11 here 1 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld 15/2 HR131 Danny Mullins 11.12 11L 5th of 10fn, 12rn to Goraibhmaithagat 11.6 NAAS 22 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Hvy
O John P McManus
T W P Mullins, Carlow B Mme Evelyne Banchereau
Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Vestale Banbou (FR) (Apsis (GB))
J John Shinnick F 672-2f6
KAROLINE BANBOU (FR) 2 FLAT WINS €26,750.00 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 128
6/4Fav HR130 Harry Cobden 11.5 33L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Wild Bill Hickok 10.5 WEX 7 MAY beg.ch 2m Gd/Yld
8/11Fav HR130 Mark Walsh 11.5 fell in race won by Raffles Dolce Vita (FR) 11.12 LEP 3 MAR 6rn beg.ch 2m 1f Yld
4/5Fav Mark Walsh 11.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Port Joulain (FR) 11.12 FAIR 14 JAN 8rn beg.ch 2m 1f 30yds
O Mark Coleman
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Ms Danielle McSorley
Br B f Doyen - Vie En Rose (Croco Rouge) J Eoghan Finegan (7) F 967-p21 (TStrap) ME WEE BONNIE LASS 4 N.H.
O Noel O’Reilly
T E Sheehy, Kilkenny
B Daniel Doran
Br Ch g Conduit - Viking Gold (GB) (Bob Back (USA))
J Kevin Sexton F 1233//-06
CAPTAIN CONBY 3 N.H. WINS €22,715.00 C
14/1 HR124 Kevin Healy 11.3 11L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Crowsatedappletart 10.12 WEX 7 MAY Ext hcp chse
Gd/Yld 80/1 Luke McAteer 9.9 24L 11th of 15 to Tim Toe 9.9 BELW 11 APR mdn 1m 3f 90yds Sft 6/1 Keith Donoghue 11.9 hd 9L 3rd to Spillane’s Tower 11.5 here 12 DEC 23 5rn
but
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win was over two years
Finished
behind Crowsatedappletart when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
O Bridget McAuliffe
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G Hadden
Br B g Walk In The Park - Special Choice (Bob Back (USA))
J Kieren Buckley F 4255-24 (H,T)
GLENASHLING 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 119
11/1 HR119 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (H) 11L 4 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Wild Bill Hickok 10.5 WEX 7
10rn
2m Gd/Yld 4/1 HR117 Eoin Staples 10.4 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to River Vale 10.3 CK 6 APR 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 45yds Gd/Yld 4/1Fav HR118 Eoin Staples 11.5 (TS) 18L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 DRYL 26 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 4f 130yds Gd/Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 17l behind Wild Bill Hickok when fourth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
O Oliver Barden
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Western Garden (Westerner (GB))
J Dylan Robinson F 543-pp9 (CPiece)
EL CHAMPO 5 N.H. WINS €59,590.00 HANDICAP RATING 118
80/1 HR109 Shane O’Callaghan 11.1 (CP) 35L 9th of 14fn, 24rn to Jacovec Cavern (GB) 10.13 here 29 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 58yds Yld 33/1 HR110 Tiernan Power Roche 10.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Fierce Handay 10.8 FAIR 6 APR 15rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft 18/1 HR121 Tiernan Power Roche 10.6 (CP) p.u. in race won by Jigoro (FR) 11.0 GOW 7
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Jacovec Cavern when 9th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (yielding) in April.
Beech Tree Stud Syndicate
Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
Mrs J M Mullins
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 7f and 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Shadow Paddy when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
DUTCH SCHULTZ (GB)
O Bootlegger Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof
Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Karpina (GB) (Pivotal (GB))
J Alix Balfe (7) F 66f5-78 (Hood)
Star Rating HH
DUTCH SCHULTZ (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €10,818.60 3 N.H. WINS €24,780.00 HANDICAP RATING 117 11/1
HR120 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.6 25L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Crowsatedappletart 10.12 WEX 7 MAY Ext hcp chse 2m Gd/Yld 20/1
HR123 Miss C.O. O’Brien 11.2 (H) 31L 7th of 10fn, 17rn to The Gradual Slope 9.12 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR123 Keith Donoghue 12.1 69L last of 5fn, 7rn to Prince Of Air (FR)(disq) 10.6 KILL 5 OCT 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Crowsatedappletart when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
11
VAUREAL
O D J Gillen
T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath
B Fabrice Simon
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin De Moi (FR) (Loup Solitaire (USA))
J P J O’Hanlon F 17-5425 (CPiece)
Star Rating HH
VAUREAL (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €15,045.00 HANDICAP RATING 114 16/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (CP) 19L 5th of 9fn, 15rn to Fountain House 12.0 here 2 MAY chse 3m 90yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR111 Caragh Monaghan 10.4 (CP) hd 2nd to The Gradual Slope 9.12 FAIR 4 APR 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft 9/1 HR107 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.0 24L 4 1/2L 28L 4th to One Big Boum 10.1 FAIR 21 FEB 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Hvy
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on yielding - soft ground. Finished 19l behind Fountain House when fifth of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good - yielding) last month.
O Leonard Kinsella
T Thomas Gibney, Meath
B Clongiffin Stud
Br Br g Pushkin - Crescendor (FR) (Lavirco (GER))
J Harry Sexton (7) F 6u35f-7
LISTENTILLITELLYEA 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 113
Star Rating HH
50/1 HR116 James Smith 11.7 44L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Net Boy (FR) 11.12 BAL 25 MAY beg.ch 2m 1f 54yds Gd 11/1
HR116 Gavin Brouder 9.13 fell in race won by Aspurofthemoment 10.6 GAL 3 AUG 25 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 54yds Sft 25/1 HR117 Gavin Brouder 9.11 18L 5th of 13fn, 18rn to Sea Music 10.12 here 2 MAY 25 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Net Boy when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Ballinrobe over 2m 1f (good) last month. Engaged to run here yesterday.
13 THE GRADUAL SLOPE (IRE) (64) 9 10 5 (145)
O Mark McDonagh
T Sean O O’Brien, Cork
B Ms M Kavanagh
Br Gr g Shantou (USA) - Caltras Theatre (King’s Theatre)
J Mark McDonagh F 3p-p041 (CPiece)
Star Rating HHH
THE GRADUAL SLOPE 4 N.H. WINS €56,915.00 C HANDICAP RATING 110 16/1HR105MissN.LockheadAnderson9.12(CP)wonhd10LfromVaureal(FR)10.4andKingsHill11.10FAIR4APR17rnExthcpchse2m5f45ydsYld/Sft 66/1 HR105 Mark McDonagh 11.0 (CP) 5L 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.0 DRYL 17 MAR 4rn chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR108 Mark McDonagh 11.5 (CP) 29L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Promontory 11.10 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 61yds Yld
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. A winner at 16-1 in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing in April, beating Vaureal by a head.
Blinkers worn by No 2. CPiece worn by No 8, No 11, No 13 H,T worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 10 TStrap worn by No 1, No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Me Wee Bonnie Lass, 5/1 Glenashling, 11/2 Jalila Moriviere (FR), Karoline Banbou (FR), 6/1 Vaureal (FR), 10/1 The Gradual Slope, 12/1 He’s Gorgeous, Ocastle Des Mottes (FR), 20/1 Mister Pink, Listentillitellyea, 25/1 Captain Conby, Dutch Schultz (GB), 50/1 El Champo 2025 - 1st Hardwired 2nd Antrim Coast 3rd Ho My Lord (FR) (5 min.)
RACE SUMMARY
Pulled up when sent off favourite for the Mayo National last time, HE’S GORGEOUS can recover losses. Never travelling on that occasion, the Pat Fahy-trained gelding is better judged on his penultimate run when an excellent fifth over course and distance last month. With the forecast rain very much in his favour, the seven-year-old can prove his latest effort to be all wrong. Captain Conby has shaped well enough in two starts after a long absence to suggest that he is capable of adding to his three previous victories. Fairyhouse scorer Me Wee Bonnie Lass should also be noted, despite being raised 8lb for that win.
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 795 runners, 23%)
runs JALILA MORIVIERE, KAROLINE BANBOU & OCASTLE DES MOTTES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%)
runs DUTCH SCHULTZ , GLENASHLING & ME WEE BONNIE LASS
Longest Traveller: THE GRADUAL SLOPE trained by S O’Brien, Cork, 158 miles.
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E A R L Guittet Desbois
Gr g Triple Threat (FR) - Sologne (FR) (April
(FR)) J Anna McGuinness (4) F 870-308
33/1 HR119 Cian Quirke 10.9 (BK) (TS) 28L last of 8fn, 10rn to Ragmans Corner
125/1 HR122 Cian Quirke 10.3 (BK) (TS) 67L 20th of 22fn, 24rn to Blue Mosque 10.5 here 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld 28/1 HR122 Peter Smithers 11.5 (BK) (TS) 9L 25L 3rd to Santo Sospir (FR) 11.9 CLON 8
O P Budds T David Kenneth Budds, Waterford B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Adja (Rock of Gibraltar)
J Ms A Budds (7) F 0f0//-p24
ACT OF GOD (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €14,172.50 4 N.H. WINS €31,864.00
33/1 HR73 Miss M.E. Harris 10.7 1/2L 8L 15L 4th to Ndaawi (GB) 11.0 LIST 31 MAY 6rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd (PtoP) 7/1 E T Mellerick 6.1/2L 2nd to In Excelsis Deo (FR) BALLINGARRY 23-MAY-26 4r Open 3m Yld (PtoP) 10/1 Ms A Budds p.u. in race won by Hearts And Spades (FR) LOUGHREA 17-MAY-26 10r2f Open 3m Yld/Sft
3 CUT THE ROPE (FR) (44) 7 11 11 (165)
O Brian P Whelan & Thomas J Quinn T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare B Sunderland Holding Inc Br Ch g Sea The Stars - Sea My Angel (FR) (Dark Angel)
J Ms A M Connolly (7) F 2565-00
CUT THE ROPE (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP
66/1 Jamie Powell 10.7 20L 13th of 16 to Enceladus 9.5
5/1 HR113 Kieren Buckley 10.9 29L 12th of 14fn, 16rn to Give Him A Chance
15/2 HR112 Cian Cullinan 10.11 3 1/4L 5th of 17fn, 23rn to The Nagger Reidy
O Mark Byrne
T S Curling, Tipperary
B Thistletown Stud
Br Br g Harzand - Cockney Wren (GB) (Cockney Rebel)
J Miss N Lockhead Anderson (7) F 81776-8
LORD FFRENCH 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 109
28/1
HR110 Phillip Enright 10.11 37L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Burru 10.0 KILL 11 MAY Ext hcp
18/1
HR111 Phillip Enright 11.5 4L 6th of 7 to Tassarolo (GB) 11.4 THU 16 OCT 25 nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 10/1
HR113 Phillip Enright 11.9 68L 7th of 8 to Priory Park 10.3 BAL 12 SEP
O Anna Stokes
T N Stokes (R), Tipperary
B Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M Flynn Br B g Malinas (GER) - Champagne Ruby (Presenting (GB))
J Ms J I Stokes (7) F 080-p12
FENWAY PARK 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00 C HANDICAP RATING 108 5/1 Anna McGuinness 10.1 (CP) (TS) 21L 2nd to Rocky’s Howya 10.11 NAAS 4 MAR 6rn hdl
6f 20yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 Anna McGuinness 10.1 (CP) (TS) won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Qaasid 11.4 and Halsafari 10.8 CLON 26 FEB 8rn hdl 2m 76yds Hvy 33/1 HR110 Brian Hayes 11.12 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Quornofamonday 11.4 THU 5 FEB 16rn hcp
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 5f on good - yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 21l by Rocky’s Howya when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a claiming hurdle race at Naas over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today.
O Alan E Smith
T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath
B Mrs P J Conway
Br B g Tobougg - Calissee (FR) (Ocean of Wisdom (USA))
J Miss C O O’Brien (7) F 0p0675 (CPiece)
DIGBY 5 N.H. WINS €53,498.90 HANDICAP RATING 105
20/1 HR106 Alix Balfe 9.9 (V) (TS) 12L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Billy Lee Swagger 10.13 BAL 25 MAY hcp hdl 2m 6f 100yds Gd 20/1 HR110 Alix Balfe 10.5 (CP) 10L 7th of 8 to Faceman 10.12 KILB 15 MAY Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Gd 9/2 HR114 Alix Balfe 11.4 (CP) (TS) 28L 6th of 7 to Goody Four Shoes 11.0
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 13l behind Billy Lee Swagger when fifth of 16 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
12/1 HR105 Miss
Namtab Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Gerry Carroll
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Omas
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by The Gradual Slope in April on his latest outing.
Star Rating HH
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 2nd when 50-1 at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Pebble Bleu in November last year on her latest outing.
O Four Fools & A Fast Horse Syndicate
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Swordlestown Little
Br B g Awtaad - Nisriyna (Intikhab (USA))
J Ms K M Ryan (7) F 8-620s1 (CPiece) QAASID 5 FLAT WINS €35,094.70 1
16/1
(CP) won 1 1/4L 2nd to Marian Avenue(disq) 11.9
Danny Mullins 11.11 (CP) s.u. in race won by Potters Pal (FR) 11.3 CLON 26
(CP) 38L 12th of 18fn, 22rn to Poets Oath 10.11 CK
O Syndicates Racing
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Stall Houlgate
Br B f Waldpark (GER) - Aspidistra (GER) (Hernando (FR))
J Ms P R Briselden (7) F 961310- (CPiece)
ADALIZ (GER) 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING 102
7/2Fav HR103 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 (CP) 32L 13th of 16 to Mags Nelson 11.4
Gd/Yld 7/1HR95DarraghO’Keeffe11.9(CP)won3L13/4LfromEmilyInParis12.0andMidnightFairy11.0TIPP3JUL2516rnhcphdl(0-100)2m7f120ydsGd/Yld 6/1 HR94 Mike O’Connor 10.10 (CP) nk 7L 3rd to Gimme A Buzz 10.12 CLON 6
O Furniture Syndicate T Edward Cawley, Meath B Arctic Tack Stud Br B g Aizavoski - Ominous Outcast (Heron Island)
J Sarah Kavanagh (4) F 00-380-2 (CPiece)
MARY’S PRIDE 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 HANDICAP RATING 101
14/1
12/1
(TS)
13th of 17fn, 20rn to Boston Bobby 10.0 DRYL 26 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 53yds Yld 4/1 HR100 Sarah Kavanagh 10.2 27L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to King In
T Emmet Mullins, Carlow B Kildaragh Stud
Br Gr g Make Believe (GB) - Drifting Mist (GB) (Muhtathir (GB))
J Elizabeth Gale (2) F 29-8570
COCK AND BULL 4 FLAT WINS €23,103.20
9/2 HR100 Donagh Meyler 12.0 20L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to
11/1 Michael Kenneally 11.10 27L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Playtime (GB) 11.10 LEP 2 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 34L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Coyote Spirit 11.12 NAV 8 FEB mdn
LAKEWOOD ROSE
O Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy
T Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy (R), Cork
B H C Bookeeping & Admin Ltd
Br B f Mahler (GB) - The Blarney Rose (Oscar)
J Miss N C Hennessy (7) F p66644
LAKEWOOD ROSE HANDICAP RATING 99
18/1
Star Rating HHHH
HR98 Miss N.C. Hennessy 10.7 1 1/2L 1 1/2L nk 4th to Morell River 10.12 WEX 16 MAY 14rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 14/1
HR99 Miss N.C. Hennessy 11.6 13L 2 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Lady Bluebird 11.2 TRAM 20 APR 16rn hcp
66/1 Miss N.C. Hennessy 10.12 21L 6th of 16fn, 21rn to Royal Gladiator 11.12 CK
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Morell River when fourth of 14 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
O Prima Syndicate
T A J Martin, Meath
B Gestut Fahrhof
Br B g Nathaniel - Guavia (GER) (Invincible Spirit)
J Miss M O’Sullivan F 590-073
GOIN’ (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €9,800.00 HANDICAP RATING 95
Star Rating HH
Robert Colgan 9.7 6L ns 3rd to Torcello 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 21 MAY 6rn hcp (56-75)2m 45yds Sft
33/1 HR68 Harry Sexton 9.5 4 3/4L 7th of 20 to Kool One (SPA) 9.13 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 200/1 Daniel King 11.12 95L 15th of 18fn, 20rn to Green Hope (GB) 11.4 DRYL 20 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Yld/Sft
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Green Hope when 15th of 20 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) in January.
O Eanna Griffin
T Eoin Griffin, Kilkenny
B E A R L Ecurie Des Mottes
Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Anareta Des Mottes (FR) (Hellios (USA))
J Ms N M Bradley (7) F 9420-56 (B,T)
HIDALGO DES MOTTES (FR) HANDICAP RATING 88
Star Rating HH
80/1 HR67 Ms N.M. Bradley 10.13 (BK) 7L 6th of 9 to Factual Fact (FR) 12.3 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp 2m 182yds Gd 8/1 HR89 Eoin Staples 10.12 (CP) (TS) 22L 5th of 9fn, 15rn to Chemdawg 10.5 KILB 24 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 50yds Gd/Yld 40/1 HR70 Wayne Hassett 9.1 (BK) (TS) 11L 11th of 14 to Boxing Great 9.5 DUN 19 DEC 25 Ext hcp 2m Std
Placed in seven hurdle races from 25 NH starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Chemdawg when fifth of 15 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in April. Engaged to run here yesterday.
B,T worn by No 17 CPiece worn by No 7, No 8, No 10, No 11, No 12 Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Mary’s Pride, 11/2 Fenway Park, 7/1 Cock And Bull, 8/1 Qaasid, Lakewood Rose, 10/1 Goin’ (GB), 11/1 Digby, 14/1 Adaliz (GER), Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR), 20/1 Cut The Rope (FR), Fortunate Lighting, That’s About Right, Fairlander, 25/1 Icare Desbois (FR), Act Of God (GB), Lord Ffrench, Costanuci 2025 - 1st Rose Boum (FR) 2nd Divilabother 3rd Warm In Gorey (4 min. 38.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Second at Ballinrobe last month, MARY’S PRIDE can go one place better Staying on late to claim minor honours at the western track, the Edward Cawley-trained gelding gave the impression that this step up in trip could see him regain the winning thread. A four-time winner on the Flat when trained in Britain, Cock And Bull is one to note in the market Sure to be suited by this longer distance, the Make Believe gelding remains capable of better over timber Lakewood Rose should again run her usual solid race for owner/trainer/jockey Niamh Hennessy.
WIN: MARY’S PRIDE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: COCK AND BULL
Leading course trainer (20-25): H De Bromhead (37 wins from 342 runners, 11%) runs ADALIZ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs ADALIZ
Longest Traveller: LAKEWOOD ROSE trained by N Hennessy, Cork, 158 miles.
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3.42 The Lily & Wild Mares Maiden
of €12,000
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €7068; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240
O John P McManus
T E Bolger, Limerick
B Mrs Noreen McManus
J Aidan Kelly (3) F 02-56pBETWEEN FRIENDS
20/1 HR105 Mark Walsh 11.9 p.u. in race won by Dgalwaygallivantor 10.13 CK 7 DEC
12/1 Mark Walsh 11.5 36L 6th of 14fn, 16rn to Port Authority 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV 25
Br B f Milan (GB) - The Organist (Alkaadhem (GB))
Two Miles and Five Furlongs 139 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by Lily & Wild)
2m Sft/Hvy 80/1 Simon Torrens 10.12 25L 5th of 12 to Casheldale Lad 11.12 here 2 MAY 25 nov.hdl 2m 45yds Yld
O Ms Caroline Ahearn
T John C McConnell, Meath
B Bird Brothers
Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Rory’s Rainbow (Court Cave)
J Shane Fitzsimons (7) F 321-8//-p
BOLD REFLECTION 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00
Conor O’Farrell 11.0 p.u. in race won by Maiori (FR) 11.7 HEXHAM 25 MAR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 28yds Sft
15/2 Mr J.J. Codd 11.11 19L 8th of 13 to Junta Marvel (FR) 11.11 here 26 APR 23 Bumper 2m 70yds Yld 13/2 Mr A. Harvey 11.4 won 7L 1 1/2L from Coole Cherry 11.8 and Stage Lady 11.4 LIM 26 DEC 22 9rn Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy
3
BOSSY BIRD (IRE) (306)
O Stackallen Jumpers Partnership
T Thomas Gibney, Meath
B A W Bullier
Br B f Lauro (GER) - Nowheretoexit (GB) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))
J Harry Sexton (7) F 088-
BOSSY BIRD
40/1 Danny Gilligan 10.11 (TS) 26L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Yosemite Gold (GB) 11.1 ROS 5 AUG 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds
50/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 (TS) 43L 8th of 13fn, 16rn to Mrs Mc Go 10.8 BELW
Gd 50/1 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.6 84L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Zanoosh 11.4
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Yosemite Gold when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Roscommon over 1m 7f (good - yielding) in August last year.
O D M Christie
T D M Christie, Fermanagh
B Pat Cassidy
Br B f Ocovango (GB) - Lucy Rouge (Croco Rouge) J Jordan Canavan (7) F 60-0p/-u-p
CHERRY RED (PtoP) 8/1
O Allen Donovan McAndrew Syndicate
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Michael Ennis
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Crossbar Lady (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Paddy Cleary (7) F 92349-2
CROSSBAR GETAWAY HANDICAP RATING 103
14/1 Sam Ewing 10.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Jumbos Jet 10.13 CLON 14 MAY 18rn mdn hdl 2m 159yds Gd/Yld 10/1 Jack Kennedy 10.13 37L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Korinthia 11.7 BAL 12 SEP 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 215yds Sft 6/1 Jack Kennedy 10.13 2 3/4L 8 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Arctic Flame 10.13 DRYL 29 AUG 25
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from eight starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Jumbos Jet when second of 18 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month.
O He Said She Said Syndicate
T Charlie Keegan, Tipperary
B Mrs Maryrose Kehoe
Br B f Free Eagle - Wait A Minute (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) F 4p-7pp4 FREE A MINUTE (PtoP) 10/1 J P Sampson 16L 4th to Craan Rose BALLINGARRY 24-MAY-26 15r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 10/1 Cormac J Byrne p.u. in race won by Leading Rose LOUGHREA 17-MAY-26 7r4f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 10/1 M G Gahan p.u. in race won by Cebu City STOWLIN 03-MAY-26 12r5f Mdn 3m Yld 7 HELLO BELOW (IRE) (15)
Yet to place in nine starts. Finished 6l behind Craan Rose when fourth of 15 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Ballingarry over 3m last month.
O Milestone Bloodstock Limited T Colin Bowe, Wexford
B W & J Flood
Br B f Harzand - Surtee du Berlais (High Chaparral)
J Ricky Doyle F p-p7p22
HELLO BELOW (PtoP) 4/1 B Finn 6L 2nd to Dolly Burrin BALLINGARRY 23-MAY-26 14r7f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 3/1 R M McParland 1.1/2L 2nd to Leading Rose LOUGHREA 17-MAY-26 7r4f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 B Finn p.u. in race won by What’llido BALLYSTEEN 25-APR-26 11r7f Mares Mdn 3m Yld
Placed in two point-to-points from seven starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Dolly Burrin when second of 14 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Ballingarry over 3m last month.
8 JULIE LIATH (IRE) (27)
O P J Healy
T P J Healy, Cork
B Mrs Grainne Healy
Br B f Sans Frontieres - Cos Liath (Lear Spear (USA))
J Alan O’Sullivan (7) F 323413
JULIE LIATH
50/1 Phillip Enright 10.13 nk 14L 3rd to Samba Train 11.7 KILL 11 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 4/1 E J Daly won 7L 5L from Whermyrosemarygoes and Our Haybob DROMAHANE 19-APR-26 9r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft 14/1 Mr E.J. Daly 11.3 hd 1 1/2L 14L 4th to Born Believing 11.3 CK 6 APR 8rn Bumper 2m Yld
Rating HHH A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Third of 16 behind Samba Train beaten 14l at 50-1 on her hurdling debut at Killarney over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.
O J Allday
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B M Brunno Thierry & E A R L Haras Du Bosquet
Br Gr f Beaumec De Houelle (FR) - Manitopix (FR) (Policy Maker)
J Dylan Whelan (7) F 17-038LATOPIX (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €8,250.00 14/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.0 44L 8th
Rating
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Saint Baco when eighth of 25 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) in December last year.
O Mark McDonagh
T Sean O O’Brien, Cork
B Mr Mark McDonagh
Br Br f Shirocco (GER) - Blondes No More (Milan (GB))
J Mark McDonagh F p
LIKEYOUHAVEPLENTY
66/1 Mark McDonagh 10.13 p.u. in race won by
O A Collins
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Patrick McCarthy
Br B f Workforce (GB) - Victory Anthem (Royal Anthem (USA))
J Finn Brickley (7) F f224-8 (Hood)
PROPHETESS MIRIAM
9/1 Danny Gilligan 10.13 53L 8th of 13fn, 16rn to Samba Train 11.7 KILL 11 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Gd/Yld
Eoin Staples 10.2 3 1/4L 3 1/4L 12L 4th to Coconut Man (GB) 10.11 AYR 12 NOV 25 9rn Bumper 2m Sft
100/30 Mr F.R. Buckley 11.4 6 1/2L 2nd to Easter Bonnet (FR) 11.10 here 14 OCT 25 7rn Bumper 2m 46yds Gd/Yld
O P J Rothwell
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B John Monroe
Br B f Order of St George - Royal Run (Royal Anthem (USA))
J Dylan Robinson F
O R J Sutton
T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath
B Mrs P J Conway
Br B f Hillstar (GB) - Carmelina (Dylan Thomas)
J Alix Balfe (7) F 07/-f
SANTA PAULA (PtoP) 6/1 J P Sutton fell in race won by Sing Like Madonna TATTERSALLS 24-MAY-26 14r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 100/1 Mr J.P Sutton 10.10 61L last of 7 to High Court Cave 11.3 SLGO 21 AUG 24 Bumper 2m 2f 109yds
TENACIOUS SPIRIT (IRE)
O Ray Hackett
T Ray Hackett, Tipperary
B Paul Grant
Br B f Jet Away (GB) - Jet Setting Fiona (Doyen)
J Liam Quinlan F 0-646-
TENACIOUS SPIRIT
Star Rating HH
66/1 Mr L. Hackett 10.7 42L 6th of 7 to Galileo Sand 11.11 KILL 23 AUG 25 Bumper 2m 100yds Gd
18/1 Liam Quinlan 10.11 1 1/2L 3/4L 12L 4th to Faithful Follower 10.11 KILB 9 AUG 25 7rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld
40/1 Mr L. Hackett 11.4 50L 6th of 12fn, 14rn to Aqua Force 11.4 GOW 15 FEB 25 Bumper 2m 1f Sft
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Galileo Sand when sixth of 7 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Killarney over 2m (good) in August last year.
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WORKING AWAY (IRE) (194)
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Brian Kiely
Br B f Workforce (GB) - Grangeclare Flight (Old Vic)
J Kevin Sexton F 1//-93- (TStrap)
WORKING AWAY
5/1 Jack Kennedy 10.13 (TS) 8L 3L 3rd to Barra Rua 11.7 TRAM 25 NOV 25
Star Rating HHH
15/2 Jack Kennedy 11.7 46L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Echoing Silence 11.7 CK 2 NOV 25 mdn hdl
4f Yld (PtoP) 5/1 H D Dunne won 2 1/2L 6L from Bold Reflection and Barrons Land TATTERSALLS 30-OCT-22 14r7f Mares Mdn 3m Sft
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 8 behind Barra Rua beaten 11l at 5-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) in November last year.
O Orlando Kelly
T Edward F Power (R), Tipperary
B M O’Riordan
Br B f El Salvador - Black Vinnie (Vinnie Roe)
J Gavin Brouder F 0
YOLANDA’S STAR
Star Rating HH
100/1 Gavin Brouder 10.11 21L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Mr Master Mac 11.5 DWNP 22 MAY mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd/Yld 18 BARSTOOL PROPHET (IRE)
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Mr Master Mac when 10th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.
O Joseph M Doyle
T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare
B John & Triona Hayes
Br B f Crystal Ocean (GB) - Theatre Wine (King’s Theatre)
J Kieren Buckley F 0 (CPiece)
BARSTOOL PROPHET
Star Rating H
50/1 Mr T.A. Halford 10.10 (CP) last of 19 to Abbeyglen (FR) 11.10 here 28 APR Bumper 2m 132yds Yld
Well beaten at 50-1 behind Abbeyglen when last of 19 on her racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (yielding) in April.
O Andrew O’Brien
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Mr T Love
Br B f Jukebox Jury - Persilian (Whipper (USA))
J Ben Harvey F
Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Fennor Cross, won four times over the flat at 1m and 1m 2f and three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f including a Grade 2 race. Not without a chance if the market speaks positively about her chances.
CPiece worn by No 18 Hood worn by No 11. TStrap worn by No 16. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Some Pretender (GB), 10/3 Crossbar Getaway, 5/1 Working Away, 10/1 Between Friends, Julie Liath, 14/1 Latopix (FR), 16/1 Hello Below, Prophetess Miriam, Fennors Rose, 20/1 Bold Reflection, Bossy Bird, 33/1 Santa Paula, Yolanda’s Star, Barstool Prophet, 50/1 Royal Order, Tenacious Spirit, 66/1 Cherry Red, Free A Minute, Likeyouhaveplenty 2025 - 1st Keep Up (FR) 2nd Fillusin 3rd Mi Lucky Cailin (5 min. 15.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
SOME PRETENDER placed in a couple of Listed bumpers after winning on debut at last year’s Galway Festival and starts off over hurdles in a weak maiden. Her siblings have won over this trip or farther and, after two runs in April following a winter break, connections will be hoping that she can progress in this discipline over the summer c was second in a couple of useful bumpers and should improve from last month’s hurdling debut where she tired having made the running. After eight months off, Crossbar Getaway steps up in trip after filling the runner-up spot at Clonmel
WIN: SOME PRETENDER
EACH-WAY: PROPHETESS MIRIAM
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 795 runners, 23%) runs SOME PRETENDER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%)
runs LATOPIX
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs SOME PRETENDER today.
RACE RESULTS
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46) Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 116 Yards Start
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J John Shinnick F 0-0fp
FALCO
28/1 Peter Smithers 11.5
33/1 Cian Quirke 11.4
Mr
J Rowney & K Gleeson-Kemp Partnership T Andrew Kinirons, Kildare
B M Eric Leffray & M Thomas Leffray
Br Br g Night Wish (GER) - Omememo Has (FR) (Gentlewave)
J Alan O’Sullivan (7) F 5 C PAS POSSIBLE (FR) (PtoP) 4/1 J C Barry 5th to Willyahaveacup BALLINDENISK 17-MAY-26 14r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
O Eoghan Godfrey & E O’Connell
T Eamonn O’Connell, Tipperary
B Peadar McCaghey
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Energia Fox (BRZ) (Agnes Gold (JPN))
J Kieren Buckley F 42562u (H,T)
CAPTAIN HANLEY
100/30 Alan O’Sullivan 11.8 (H) (TS) u.r in race won by Mento (FR) 11.4 KILB 31 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 20yds Gd/Yld
22/1 Phillip Enright 11.4 (H) (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Minella Diamond 11.12 CLON 14 MAY 17rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 116yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR52 Declan McDonogh 9.8 (H) (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 16 to Patrick Street (GB) 8.9 LIM 25 APR hcp (0-60)1m 3f 190yds Yld
O Joseph M Doyle
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Joe Doyle
Br B g Poet’s Word - Forge Meadow (Beneficial (GB))
J Mike O’Connor F 7
GLENARY PRINCE
125/1 Mike O’Connor
O Peter Mulrooney
T Paul John Gilligan, Galway
B George Mullins
Br B g Sea Moon (GB) - Georgina Valleya (King’s Theatre)
J Jack Gilligan (5) F 4-8-6f45
JERRY FROM KERRY 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 108
7/2 HR110 Jack Gilligan 11.7 23L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Joe Cool 10.12 BAL 26 MAY mdn hdl 2m 13yds Gd
25/1 Jack Gilligan 11.7 4L 3 1/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Magico 11.12 KILL 9 MAY 15rn mdn
14/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 fell in race won by Brechin Castle 11.12 NAAS 4
fifth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good) last month.
O R Stokes & Declan O’Driscoll
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Guillaume Soulie
Br Gr g Earnshaw (USA) - Caudan (FR) (Kentucky Dynamite (USA))
J Kevin Sexton F 022
LE QUESTIONNAIRE (FR) HANDICAP RATING 106
100/30 Danny Gilligan 11.4 2 1/2L 2nd to Mr Master Mac 11.5 DWNP 22 MAY 15rn mdn hdl
2f 185yds Gd/Yld 7/1 Jack Kennedy 11.4 11L 2nd to Time Is A Thief 11.4 TRAM 20 APR 11rn mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld 50/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 95L 11th of 16fn, 25rn to Midnight Jet 11.12 FAIR 4
Placed in two hurdle races and two point-to-points from five starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Mr Master Mac when second of 15 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.
O Patrick Flanagan & P Kierans
T E D Delany, Meath
B Mme Chantal Herissay De Laitre
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Brunoise (FR) (Network (GER))
J Ben Harvey F 3
LES ISSARDS (FR) (PtoP) 4/1 J W Hendrick 3rd to Mossy Fen King DURROW 22-MAR-26 8r5f Gelds
Third of 8 behind Mossy Fen King beaten 4 1/2l at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Durrow over 3m (soft) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Cormac Doyle in Ireland.
O Mike J Ryan
T Maike Magnussen, Tipperary
B Mr Richard Brown
Br Br g Affinisea - The Coolest Cat (One Cool Cat (USA))
J Liam Quinlan F p0 (Hood)
LITTLE BIG JOHN
250/1 Philip Donovan 11.1 63L 11th of 14fn, 17rn to Arcadian Emperor (FR) 11.4 CLON 14 APR mdn hdl 2m 3f 185yds Yld 80/1 Philip Donovan 11.9 p.u. in race won by Midnight Jet 11.12 FAIR 4 APR 25rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Arcadian Emperor when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) in April. Engaged to run here yesterday.
O M A Dunne
T Adrian Sexton, Kildare
B Mr Robert Norton
Br Gr g Doyen - Shannon Falls (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
J Conor Lamon (7) F 2p-p120 (CPiece)
MAISON DE BALZAC
Rating H
66/1 Harry Sexton 10.11 88L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Tinto De Verano 11.4 BAL 25 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Gd (PtoP) 3/1 B
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground Well beaten at 66-1 behind Tinto De Verano when 12th of 15 on his hurdling debut at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
O T T Steele
T C A McBratney, Down
B Dr Bryan Mayoh
Br B g Telescope - Indian Stream (GB) (Generous)
J Gavin Brouder F pu4p40 (C,H)
RALEAGH SCOPE (GB) HANDICAP RATING 85
125/1 John Shinnick 11.4 (BK) 28L 11th of 13fn, 15rn to Mr Master Mac 11.5 DWNP 22
Star Rating HH
Gd/Yld (PtoP) 7/1 N McParlan 42L 4th to Johnjoes Lad FAIRYHOUSE 26-APR-26 9r4f Gelds Mdn
Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 L P Shanahan p.u. in race won by Common Sense LOUGHANMORE 04-APR-26 9r5f Gelds
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Mr Master Mac when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month. He is wearing a hood and cheekpieces for the first time.
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WILL WILDE (FR) (25)
O Bramley Partnership
T Liz Doyle, Wexford
B Mme Aliette Forien, M Antoine Fontaine, M Franck A McNulty
Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Kalathea (FR) (No Risk At All (FR))
J Philip Donovan (3) F 082p6/-p (TStrap)
WILL WILDE (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 110
Star Rating HHHH
17/2 Sean Flanagan 11.12 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Lemmy Caution (FR) 11.12 here 13 MAY 7rn mdn hdl 3m Gd/Yld 50/1 HR116 K. Callaghan 9.9 (TS) 12L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Win Some Lose Some 10.8 LEP 28 DEC 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Yld 11/1 HR118 Sean Flanagan 10.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Franciscan Rock 11.5 here 24 NOV 24 15rn
Sft
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 5 out when 17-2 here over 3m (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Lemmy Caution last month on his latest outing.
O Milestone Bloodstock Limited
T Colin Bowe, Wexford
B Dermot Cunningham
Br Gr f Jukebox Jury - Ballyoscar (Oscar)
J Ricky Doyle F p-pp
TALLADEGA
Star Rating H
(PtoP) 6/1 B Finn p.u. in race won by Sing Like Madonna TATTERSALLS 24-MAY-26 14r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 B O’Neill p.u. in race won by Gambling Echo (GB) MONKSGRANGE 29-MAR-26 9r3f Mares Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/2JFF R James p.u. in race won by Dutton Law UMMA HOUSE 19-OCT-25 7r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
Unplaced in all three starts. Pulled up when 6-1 at Tattersalls over 3m (good - yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Sing Like Madonna last month on her latest outing.
C,H worn by No 10 CPiece worn by No 9. H,T worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 11
Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Le Questionnaire (FR), 9/4 Captain Hanley, 5/1 Jerry From Kerry, 15/2 Will Wilde (FR), 20/1 C Pas Possible (FR), Les Issards (FR), 33/1 Ajp Falco, Glenary Prince, 50/1 Talladega, 66/1 Raleagh Scope (GB), 100/1 Little Big John, Maison De Balzac 2025 - 1st Joli Travail (FR) 2nd William Butler 3rd Coded Welder (5 min. 49.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Second in a 3m point-to-point in England, LE QUESTIONNAIRE has found just one too good on his last two starts over hurdles. Gordon Elliott’s grey kept plugging away over 2m3f at Downpatrick last time and looks worth trying over this longer trip Captain Hanley made an encouraging start over hurdles when a staying-on second over 2m4f at Clonmel and can be forgiven unseating at Kilbeggan as the saddle slipped Jerry From Kerry has yet to match his smart bumper form in this discipline, but he was well backed last time and now takes a marked step up in trip Will Wilde was disappointing here last month, but the form of his sixth in a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown in late 2024 reads well
WIN: LE QUESTIONNAIRE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: CAPTAIN HANLEY
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (98 wins from 773 runners, 13%) runs LE QUESTIONNAIRE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs GLENARY PRINCE
Longest Traveller: JERRY FROM KERRY trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.
ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED
You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?
C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses ’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today.
D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit.
CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.
C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course
BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.
So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.
BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake. Another common bet is each-way This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46) Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 116 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by TRM Equine Nutrition)
Kevin Sexton F 2813-ub
50/1 HR122 James Smith 10.13
HR122
5/1 Jack Kennedy 11.8
O O D Kueres
T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary
B Otto Daniel Kueres
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Easter Bonnie (Milan (GB))
J Peter Smithers (7) F p2116-9 (TStrap)
WILLIAM TELL 2 N.H. WINS €17,110.00
RATING 118 14/1 HR120 Cian Quirke 11.7 (TS) 38L last of 9fn, 12rn to Burru 10.0 KILL 11 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld 4/1 HR120 Cian Quirke 12.0 (TS) 86L last of 6fn, 9rn to Long Branch 10.6 THU 20 DEC 25 nov.hdl 2m 6f 108yds Yld/Sft 15/2 HR112 Cian Quirke 11.10 (TS) won 1 1/4L 7L from Heron’s Butler 11.5 and Nelson Muntz 11.10 THU 20 NOV 25 8rn nov.hdl 2m 6f 110yds Yld
O Francis Mahon
T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath
B Mr J L Lightfoot
Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Oligarch Society (Moscow Society (USA))
J Liam McKenna (3) F 77p-0p-4 (B,T)
OTTOMAN STYLE (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €23,305.00 HANDICAP RATING
50/1 HR118 Liam McKenna 11.3 (BK) (TS) nk 2 3/4L 5L 4th to Faceman
50/1 HR121 Liam McKenna 10.12 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Paddy’s Milestone 9.10 NAV 16
50/1 HR123 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.0 (BK) (TS) 41L 11th of
Billy Lee Swagger
O Mark E Phelan & S P O’Connor
T D K Weld, Kildare
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Br B g Galileo - Polished Gem (Danehill (USA))
J Ben Harvey F 6000-6u (CPiece)
FALCON EIGHT 7 FLAT WINS €167,081.00 1 N.H.
33/1 HR114 Hugh Horgan 11.6 (CP) u.r in race won by Jacovec Cavern (GB) 10.13 here 29
Yld 16/1 HR90 Chris Hayes 9.5 (CP) 25L 6th of 7 to Layfayette 9.5 CUR 3 APR 1m 6f Sft/Hvy
80/1 HR94 Leigh Roche 9.4 (CP) 36L last of 20 to Light As Air 8.12
O Five Times One Syndicate T J P Flavin, Waterford B M Remy Buchot & Mme Gyslane Huet Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Theza Bere (FR) (High Yield (USA))
J Jordan Canavan (7) F 2p-5223 (TStrap)
JACKMOON (FR) HANDICAP RATING 109
9/2Fav HR109 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Teenage Kiss 10.10 WEX 16 MAY 13rn
7/4Fav HR110 Jordan Canavan 11.0 (TS) 16L 2nd to Dont Tell Jack 11.4 TRAM 19 APR 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld
9/2 Jordan Canavan 11.5 (TS) nk 2nd to Oaks Soldier 11.7 CK 6 APR 13rn mdn hdl
O Mrs Deirdre Brassil
T Martin Brassil, Kildare
B Alan Cox
Br B g Doyen - Satco Street (Satco (FR))
J Conor Brassil (3) F upu-45p- (TStrap)
STREETS OF DOYEN 7 N.H. WINS €62,726.60 HANDICAP RATING 108 (PtoP) 12/1 J P Sutton p.u. in race won by Magic Sadler (GB) TATTERSALLS 26-OCT-25 7r3f
3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 12/1 J P Sutton 33L 5th to Chemical Energy TINAHELY 19-OCT-25 8r6f Open 3m Gd (PtoP) 8/1 J Dunne 43L 4th to Winged Leader PORTRUSH 11-OCT-25 7r4f Open 3m Gd/Yld
Winner of five hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up when 12-1 at Tattersalls over 3m (yielding - soft) in a point-to-point race won by Magic Sadler in October last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the last when 22-1 at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a chase won by Tell Nobody Nothin in April on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from seven starts. Well beaten at 4-1jt-fav behind Pebble Bleu when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (heavy) in January.
O Mrs Mary C Fitzpatrick
T Colin Bowe, Wexford
B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick
Br B f Harzand - Kitty d’Haguenet (Doyen)
J Ricky Doyle F 0-4518-1
Star Rating HHHH
MORELL RIVER 2 N.H. WINS €15,328.00 HANDICAP RATING 102
7/1 HR96 Sean O’Keeffe 10.12 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Simple Things 10.8 and Born Bright 11.7 WEX 16
Gd/Yld 17/2 HR97 Sean O’Keeffe 11.11 24L 8th of 15fn, 19rn to May Call You Back (GB) 12.0 GOW 8 NOV 25
Hvy 11/2 HR90 Sean O’Keeffe 11.6 won 2L 1/2L from Roccabaker 11.1 and Ballinaboola Jet 10.6 WEX 26 OCT 25
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good - yielding and yielding ground. A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 4f (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Simple Things by 1 1/2l.
O Leonard Kinsella
T E D Delany, Meath
B Rathbarry Stud
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Solita (King’s Theatre)
J Harry Sexton (7) F 006-2p0
ACCUSTOMED HANDICAP RATING 99
Star Rating HH
25/1 HR100 Harry Sexton 9.7 (BK) 50L last of 21fn, 24rn to Powerful 11.11 here 28 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 81yds Yld 7/2 HR100 Jack Kennedy 11.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Sean Mc 10.5 WEX 10 APR 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 5/1Fav HR97 Harry Sexton 9.10 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Pat’s Legacy 10.12 DRYL 17
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Powerful when 21st of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (yielding) in April.
O Ray Hackett
T Ray Hackett, Tipperary
B Joseph Neville
Br B g Workforce (GB) - Holmshill Gill (Exit To Nowhere (USA))
J Liam Quinlan F 30-400-7 (CPiece)
WORK PLACE HANDICAP RATING 97
Star Rating HH
50/1 HR98 Liam Quinlan 11.0 67L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Minella Diamond 11.12 LIM 28 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 200yds Sft 80/1 HR102 Liam Quinlan 11.1 71L last of 12fn, 15rn to Born Bright 11.2 THU 15 MAR 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 42yds Gd 150/1 Cian Quirke 11.9 49L 17th of 20 to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 11.12 NAAS 23 FEB 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy
Placed in a hurdle race from ten starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Minella Diamond when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time
13 SMACKWATER JACK (IRE) (25) 12 10 0 (140)
O Jules Sigler
T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath
B James Gill
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Malachy’s Attic (Old Vic)
J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) F 55-4709
Star Rating HH
SMACKWATER JACK 2 N.H. WINS €11,315.00 C HANDICAP RATING 81
14/1
HR85 Ricky Doyle 10.13 31L 9th of 13fn, 18rn to Private Policy 10.13 here 13 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd/Yld 12/1 HR85 Josh Williamson 10.8 41L 10th of 12fn, 16rn to Nolans Rocco 11.0 LIM 12 MAR hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy
12/1
HR88 Ricky Doyle 10.6 (CP) 37L last of 7fn, 13rn to One Horse Army 10.11 FAIR 21 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 165yds Hvy
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Private Policy when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good - yielding) last month.
B,T worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 4. CPiece worn by No 5, No 8, No 9, No 12 TStrap worn by No 2, No 6, No 7.
Long Handicap - Smackwater Jack 9-01(127)
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Jackmoon (FR), Morell River, 6/1 Good World, 13/2 Juke Hill, 14/1 Maverick Mack, William Tell, Ottoman Style (GB), Falcon Eight, Accustomed, Smackwater Jack, 20/1 Beyond Your Dreams, Streets Of Doyen, 50/1 Work Place 2025 - 1st Londonofficecallin 2nd Stay Gold 3rd Walking On Glass (5 min. 48 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
JACKMOON had some good bumper form early in his career and has been consistent of late over hurdles. Touched off in a maiden at Cork in April, he was placed in a 3m handicap last time and just needs to find a little more to record a first win. With a recent comeback run under his belt, William Tell, who represents an in-form yard, could be a danger He won twice last year and the way he stayed an extended 2m6f at Thurles suggests that this trip will hold no fears for him. Stamina is the question mark over Morell River, a dual winner over 2m4f at Wexford.
WIN: JACKMOON
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: WILLIAM TELL
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (98 wins from 773 runners, 13%)
runs JUKE HILL and MAVERICK MACK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (6 wins from 57 runners, 11%)
runs JUKE HILL and MAVERICK MACK
Longest Travellers: WORK PLACE trained by R Hackett & WILLIAM TELL trained by D H Kelly - both Tipperary, 98 miles.
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O Mrs J M Mullins T W P Mullins, Carlow B M Emmanuel Clayeux Br Ch f Tunis (POL) - Al Gane (FR) (Dom Alco (FR))
J Mr P W Mullins F 2-12-4
O J R Weston
T Mrs Julie Cashin (R), Tipperary
B Mr Michael Murphy
Br B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Brog Beanri (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Mr J C Barry F 8-
BIG BUDGIE
50/1 Mr A.P Ryan 11.0 32L 8th of 14 to Fillyoureye 12.0 KILB 24 APR 25 Bumper 1m 7f
BRAVE LADY (IRE) (10)
O Damien J Kelly & Colin Kelly
T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Cathal Ennis
Br Br f Vadamos (FR) - Rebel Yeats (Yeats)
J Mr A P Ryan (5) F 3-02
BRAVE LADY
6/4 Mr A.P Ryan 11.6 3 3/4L 2nd to Land Me Safe 11.11 LIM 28 MAY 8rn Bumper 2m Sft
Mr Derek O’Connor 11.2 35L 19th of 20 to Nan’s Choice 11.2 AINTREE 9 APR Bumper 2m 209yds Gd /Sft
9/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.8 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Some Pretender (GB) 11.11 GAL 2 AUG 25 15rn
A Broad T D Broad, Meath
B Mr Colm Ratty
Br Ch f Free Eagle - Sina Cova (Barathea)
J Paddy Cleary (7) F 0 (Hood) FREYA COVA 20/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 61L last of 13 to Lizzie Twigg 11.4
Martin Brassil, Kildare
Patrick Aspell
B f Idaho - Sister Alphonsus (Milan (GB))
J Mr D Clarke (7) F u- (H,T)
Unseated rider when 40-1 at Galway over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in a NH flat race won by Maximillian Lady in September last year on her racecourse debut. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Francis Casey, Meath B Ms Eliza Boyle Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Chosen
O William Bates
T Brendan Oliver Walsh (R), Wexford
B Ballylinch Stud
Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Paza (USA) (Galileo)
J Mr J J Berry (7) F
Dam unraced. Would be a surprise winner on all known evidence this afternoon.
H,T worn by No 8. Hood worn by No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Al Arrivee (FR), 3/1 Coco’s Legacy, Brave Lady, 15/2 Are You There, 8/1 False Dawn, 14/1 Saoirses Choice, 16/1 Hope And Mercy, 33/1 Freya Cova, 50/1 Any News For Me, Big Budgie
2025 - 1st Brosna Queen 2nd Atomic Queen 3rd Kabylia (FR) (3 min. 56.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
A half-sister to Al Boum Photo, AL ARRIVEE drops in class and can record a second bumper victory. After winning at Sligo last summer, the daughter of Tunis competed well against some useful geldings when second at Galway Returning to action here in April, she had a lot of capable types behind her when fourth to an impressive stablemate in a Grade 3 contest. cwas outclassed in a Grade 2 at Aintree, but has been placed either side of that effort. Downpatrick winner Coco’s Legacy is another to watch out for.
WIN: AL ARRIVEE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: BRAVE LADY
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 795 runners, 23%) runs AL ARRIVEE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (3 wins from 30 runners, 10%) runs AL ARRIVEE
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs AL ARRIVEE today. Longest Traveller: BIG BUDGIE trained by Mrs J Cashin, Tipperary, 98 miles.
HANDICAPS EXPLAINED
After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.
For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.
The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.22p.m. The Bermingham Cameras Novice Steeplechase of €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Bermingham Cameras) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,424), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards and have not won more than two steeplechases About 2 miles 4 furlongs 55 yards €160 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra Of two steeplechases or one value €12,500 10lb extra. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Value to winner: €9424; Second: €3200; Third: €1600; Fourth: €800; Fifth: €480
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.57p.m. The Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Steeplechase of €16,000 (Generously sponsored by the Ryan family) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,424), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one steeplechase and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age steeplechase About 3 miles 186 yards €160 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Value to winner: €9424; Second: €3200; Third: €1600
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.32p.m. The K-Mech Mechanical Handicap Steeplechase of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by K-Mech Mechanical) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000 Third will receive €2,500 Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750 Sixth will receive €500. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 55 yards €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 2nd June. Weights raised by 2lbs. Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.07p.m. The Congratulations Nicole Lockhead Anderson INHSC Ladies Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the INHSC) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,835), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 12st) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 12 yards €150 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 3rd June). 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in hurdle races issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 3rd June). 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ‘’C’’ Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in hurdle races against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race. Allowances - (up to and including 3rd June and which are not cumulative) Riders who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed 7lb; Riders who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed 4lb; Riders who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed 2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 2nd June Value to winner: €8835; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.42p.m. The Lily & Wild Mares Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (Generously sponsored by Lily & Wild) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting About 2 miles 5 furlongs 139 yards €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.17p.m. The John Dowling Memorial Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by the Dowlings of Ballyshannon) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 7 furlongs 116 yards €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.52p.m. The TRM Supporting Every Stride Of The Journey Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by TRM Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,835), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 7 furlongs 116 yards €150 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Handicaps calculated 2nd June. Value to winner: €8835; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.27p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €12,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race About 2 miles 90 yards €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a National Hunt Flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 3rd June) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment (other than in an Academy Hurdle)) Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
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