Punchestown Racecard - Thursday 1st May by Weatherbys

CHAMPION STAYERS HURDLE DAY

Thursday 1st May

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OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

THURSDAY 1ST 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

THURSDAY 1ST 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. M.C. Hickey

Mr P. Caﬀrey

Mr V. Connolly

Ms. M. Cosgrave

Mr L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course:

Mr B. Sheridan

Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Hamilton

Clerk of the Scales:

Starter:

Assistant Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Mr P.L. Malone

Mr J.R. Banahan

Mr D. Cullen

Mr D. Maher

Mr. M. Bird

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

Medical Oﬃcers:

Veterinary Oﬃcer:

Dr J. Pugh & Dr R. Downey

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

Veterinary Assistants: Mr D.J. Condell & Mr J. Casey.

Security Oﬃcers:

Mr C. Gordon & Mr D. Buckley

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

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

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

RACECOURSE FARRIER:

Mr Eamon Behan

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr. H. Dillon (Stableyard)

Ms. V. Hyde (Racetrack)

Mr T. Austin (Racetrack)

Mr P. Traynor (Racetrack)

Mr K. McConnell (Parade Ring)

DOCTOR

Dr M. Fay & Dr G. Fay No card authentic unless signed.

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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 Day 3 of the 2025 Punchestown Festival, Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle Day.

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.

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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.

Festival Thursday is all about stamina as the Grade 1 €300,000 Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle takes centre stage on day three. I would like to welcome all the team from Ladbrokes who are long standing supporters of Punchestown back to the Home of Irish Jump Racing. I would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our partners today and indeed over the ﬁve days 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.

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Today also features the famous Mongey Communications Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup which is one of the highlights of the year at Punchestown and a spectator favourite. Punchestown boasts the only cross-country course in Ireland, a race over four miles with 35 obstacles to be encountered it’s certainly hard to believe that this race often produces the tightest of ﬁnishes. This years renewal is also the penultimate leg of the prestigious Crystal Cup and we welcome those who have travelled for that in particular

The Goﬀs Punchestown Sale is scheduled to take place this evening after racing in the ﬁtting location of the Punchestown winner’s enclosure. A select number of top bumper and point to point winners who have impressed over the last number of weeks will go under the hammer to the leading trainers, owners and bloodstock agents in the industry. It’s a fantastic spectacle and we look forward to welcoming many of them back to the winner’s enclosure at Punchestown as their careers continue

The Punchestown Festival really is something to savour, and we hope that you enjoy the action on and oﬀ the track with a host of entertainment lined up for all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment of the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and hopefully you get a few winners as well!

Kindest Regards

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I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Boodles Champion Hurdle the feature highlight on Ladies Day with the ﬁrst race going to post at 3.40pm.

Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Drive responsibly on and off-road.

ABOUT TOWN

ABANDONMENT

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

BINOCULAR HIRE

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

BOTTLE & GLASS

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

CASH FACILITIES

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

CLOAK ROOM

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

EVACUATION

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

LOST PROPERTY

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

MEDICAL CENTRE

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

TRANSPORT

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

REFUSAL & REMOVAL

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

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

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

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

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

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VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €11800; SECOND: €4000; THIRD: €2000; FOURTH: €1000; FIFTH: €600; SIXTH: €400

O J Fyﬀe

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Christopher Maye

Two Miles and 94 Yards

Br Br g Vadamos (FR) - Leo’s Spirit (Fantastic Light (USA))

J Keith Donoghue F 1u6-171 (CPiece)

THE OTHER MOZZIE 4 N.H. WINS €62,578.80

Sean Flanagan 11.1 (CP) won 4L 4 1/2L from Homme Public (FR) 11.3 and Tommy’s Oscar 12.0 AYR

Conor Stone-Walsh 10.7 (CP) 16L 7th of 19 to Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft 9/2 HR127 C. Stone-Walsh 11.4 (CP) won 11L 1/2L from Silver King 10.3 and Lazer Wolf 11.10 NAAS

O R S Brookhouse

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Roger Brookhouse

Br Br g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady (GB) (Unfuwain (USA))

J Rachael Blackmore F 14-55

WITHABITOFLUK (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 118

4/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 14L 5th of 15fn, 18rn to Eastern Legend 11.12 NAV 22 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft 15/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 3 1/4L 5th of 20 to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 11.12 NAAS 23 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy 8/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 11L hd 6L 4th to You Oughta Know 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m 122yds Gd/Yld

O Cappucino Partnership

T Liz Doyle, Wexford

B Michael Gaynor

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Alliss (Getaway (GER))

J Mr B T Stone (7) F 1105-66 (H,T)

CAPPUCINO 2 N.H. WINS €14,455.00 C HANDICAP RATING 117

9/4Fav HR118 S.W Flanagan 11.0 (H) (TS) 8 1/4L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Duke Otto 9.9

28/1 HR120 R. Deegan 10.2 (TS) 14L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to McLaurey 10.2 LEP 2 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Sft 25/1 HR120 S.F O’Keeffe 10.5 (H) (TS) 7L 5th of 18fn, 19rn to Enniskerry 11.5

Ray Grehan

A J Martin, Meath

O Adrian Murray

T Adrian Murray, Westmeath

B Patrick G J Murphy

Br B g Gold Well (GB) - Ornella Speed (FR) (Vertical Speed (FR))

J Sean Flanagan F 621-958-

GOLD SPEED 4 N.H. WINS €40,445.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 116

14/1

11/2

18/1

HR119 S.W Flanagan 11.11 16L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Binge Worthy 11.11 here 23 NOV

HR121 S.W Flanagan 11.0 14L 5th of 8 to Champella 10.12 LIST 28 SEP

HR122 J.J. Slevin 11.2 26L 9th of 13 to Anyway (GER) 10.10 KILL 24

O Oliver Byrne & Mrs Clare Byrne

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Overbury Stallions Ltd & Dukes Stud Br B g Teoﬁlo - White Cay (GB) (Dalakhani)

J Danny Gilligan F 0p0-432 (TStrap)

HARRY’S LEGACY (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €16,520.00 HANDICAP RATING 116 9/4Fav HR117 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 7L 2nd to God Of Thunder 11.12 LIM 1 APR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 33/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 11L 3rd to Redemption Day (GB) 11.12 NAAS 9 MAR 25rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 109yds Sft 80/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 8L 4 3/4L 2L 4th to Honesty Policy 11.12 NAV 9 FEB 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy

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KAP OUEST (FR) (53)

O John P McManus

T Harry Fry, (IN GB)

B Herve Lair & Jean-Louis Lair

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Jahra (FR) (Enrique (GB))

J B Carver F 3-231-u5 (Hood)

KAP OUEST (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €4,265.00 HANDICAP

Bryan Carver 12.0 (H) 30L 5th of 12 to Almuhit 10.9 WARWICK 9 MAR hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f Gd Sean Bowen 11.2 (H) u.r in race won by Jurancon (FR) 11.9 NEWBURY 1 MAR 6rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 69yds Sft

Bryan Carver 11.4 (H) won 2L 3/4L from Tuxedo Junction (GB) 11.4 and Don’t Wind Me Up (GB) 11.4 EXETER 19 DEC 24 9rn mdn hdl 2m 161yds Gd /Sft

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O Mrs Claire Doyle

T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary

B Mrs Claire Doyle

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Scenic Bay (Frenchmans Bay (FR))

J Mr D Doyle (7) F 54531-f

BAYRANN 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 114

9/1

3/1

HR115 Mr D. Doyle 10.11 fell in race won by The Great Nudie 11.5 here 27 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m

HR106 Mr D. Doyle 11.5 won 3 1/2L 2 1/2L from Zoomtime 10.12 and Magic Day 11.5 THU 21

28/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.5 11L hd 3rd to You Oughta Know 11.12 here 10 DEC

O John Gerard Lonergan

T John Gerard Lonergan, Tipperary

B William Kenneally

Br B g Portage - Ringadingadoo (GB) (Karinga Bay)

J Mr M J Kenneally (7) F f-pp010- (TStrap)

MOUNTAIN PORT 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 114

10/1 HR116 Mr P.J. Cody 11.7 (CP) (TS) 37L last of 12fn, 13rn to First Dare 11.2 TRAM 18 SEP 24 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 140yds Gd 150/1 Mr P.J. Cody 11.5 (CP) (TS) won 6 1/2L 4L from Mount Anglesby 11.12 and I Am Mimi (FR) 11.12 TRAM 16 AUG 24 15rn mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld 100/1 Mr P.J. Cody 11.7 (TS) 41L 15th of 18fn, 20rn to Fatal Flaw 12.0 here 8 JUN 24 Bumper 2m 170yds Gd

O Jiver Syndicate

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Jeﬀrey K Ramsey, Stephanie E Ramsey & William K Ramsey

Br B g Flintshire (GB) - Lone Tigress (USA) (Tale Of The Cat (USA)) J Tom Harney (7) F 28-5631

FREE FLOW (USA)

100/30 T.P. Harney 11.8 won 7L 1 1/4L from Game On (GB) 11.8 and Following Orders 11.10 THU 15 MAR 16rn mdn

1m 7f 136yds Gd 12/1 D. Meyler 11.4 1 1/2L 25L 3rd to Runcok (FR) 11.4 here 24 FEB 11rn mdn hdl 2m 157yds Hvy 66/1 D. Meyler 11.12 23L 6th of 22 to Ethical Diamond 11.12 here 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m 44yds Hvy

O E O’Connell

T Eamonn

O Michael Fiddy & Richard Fleming

T Harry Derham, (IN GB)

B Trap Queen Partnership

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Trap Queen (Nayef (USA))

J Paul O’Brien F 322-102

TURN AND FINISH 1 N.H. WIN €5,249.40 

RATING 119

Alice Stevens 11.1 3 1/2L 2nd to Anyharminasking 12.0 NEWCASTLE 5 APR 5rn

Paul O’Brien 11.1 (CP) (TS) 54L 19th of 22 to Puturhandstogether 11.6 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR hcp

Paul O’Brien 10.12 won ns 5L from Maple (GB) 10.12 and Bursinel 10.12

O R Stokes

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B H H the Aga Khan’s Studs

Br B g Sea The Stars - Raydara (Rock Of Gibraltar)

J Sam Ewing F 560-321

RAYDAMANN (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 117 1/1Fav HR112 Sam Ewing 10.13 won 4 1/4L 14L from Autumn Twist 10.13 and Dontgowithjoe 10.13 CLON

2/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 7 1/2L 2nd to Ephesus 11.7 LIM 1 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 4/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 1 1/2L 6L 3rd to Positive Energy 11.7 NAV 1

O Oakleaf Lads Syndicate

T Gary McGill (R), Derry

B Ballyhane Stud & J O’Connor

Br B g Fascinating Rock - Spirited Acclaim (Acclamation (GB))

J Mr D McGill (7) F 691-1-1p (CPiece)

APOLOGISE 1 FLAT WIN €5,900.00 3 N.H. WINS €16,684.30 HANDICAP RATING 110

Mr Oran McGill 11.4 (CP) p.u. in race won by Thereisnodoubt 11.2 AYR 8 MAR 7rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m Sft 9/2 HR99 Mr D. McGill 11.6 (CP) won 4 3/4L 6 1/2L from The Dawn (FR) 12.0 and Go Gill Go 11.0

Sft 12/1 HR93 Mr D. McGill 10.12 won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Snow Punt 10.12 and Collaborative 11.13 LIM 27

O Hugo & Anne Kane

T Conor O’Dwyer, Kildare

B Mr R V Hennelly

Br B g Lucky Speed - Savitha (King’s Theatre) J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) F 8754-13 SOLSBURY HILL 1 N.H. WIN €7,670.00

HR109

11.10 won 3/4L 3/4L from Following Orders 11.10 and Harbour Highway

9/2 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.7 (H) 6 1/2L

O Corner House Syndicate

T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Br Ch g Ulysses - Entity (GB) (Shamardal (USA))

J Daniel King F 1126-30 (C,T)

12/1 HR76 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (CP) (TS) 21L 14th of 15 to Himalayan Heights 9.13

22/1

8/1

D.J. O’Connor 8.13 (CP) (TS) 3/4L nk 3rd to Dark Viper (GB) 9.5 LEP

D. King 10.7 (CP) (TS) 29L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Extensio 11.12

Well beaten at 12-1 behind Himalayan Heights when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month.

O David O’Mahoney Electrical Services Ltd T Martin Hassett, Tipperary

B Kieran Magee

Br B g Califet (FR) - Scent With Love (Winged Love)

J Liam McKenna (5) F 5-5015p (TStrap)

BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY 3 N.H. WINS €19,765.00

12/1 HR108 L.A. McKenna 11.6 (TS) p.u. in race won by Drop The Anchor 11.1 FAIR 20

5/1 HR110 L.A. McKenna 10.11 (TS) 20L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Jay Pee M 10.9 NAV 22 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Sft 10/1 HR98 L.A. McKenna 10.9 (TS)

Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in a hurdle race won by Drop The Anchor last month on his latest outing.

O John McGivney

T Adrian Murray, Westmeath

B Marshall Watson

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Rockabilly (Old Vic)

J Phillip Enright F 6227-28

SARGENT LIGHTFOOT 3 N.H. WINS €19,175.00

7/1 HR114 P.T. Enright 10.10 4L 2nd to Linden Arden 11.3 LIM 23 MAR 9rn hcp chse 2m 3f 120yds Yld 25/1 HR110 P.T. Enright 10.8 12L 7th of 15 to Clarens 10.4 NAV 16 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 50yds Gd/Yld

Beaten 14l behind In For The Night at 15-2 when eighth of 18 on his

over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

O J P Ledwidge

T A Oliver, Tyrone

B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

Br B g Buratino - Semblance (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

J Jordan Gainford F 88f8-50 (CPiece) SEMBLANCE OF ORDER 2 FLAT WINS €16,815.00 1 N.H.

5/1 HR110 F. Brickley 11.10 67L last of 12fn, 13rn to Siege Ofjadotville

25/1 HR114 Sam Ewing 11.1 22L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Duke Of Leggagh 10.6 NAAS 23 FEB Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 HR116 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.3 20L 8th

Well beaten at 5-1 behind Siege Ofjadotville when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (soft) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time.

Beaten 2l by Preparations when second of 11 at 4-11fav on her racecourse debut at Limerick over 2m (good) last month.

O P L Polly

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Artesana Syndicate

Br Ch g New Bay (GB) - Artesana (GB) (Mastercraftsman)

J Donagh Meyler F 2465-p1 (TStrap)

KAPTAIN BAY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 109

15/8 HR107 D. Meyler 10.10 (TS) won 4 1/4L 1 3/4L from Mic Drop 11.9 and Oh So Charming (GB) 11.12 BELW 12

11/2 HR109 D. Meyler 11.6 (TS) p.u. in race won by Maxios Prime 9.13 FAIR 22 FEB 7rn

15/2 HR109 Sam Ewing 11.0 15L 5th of 14fn, 21rn to Its Bilbo (FR) 11.0 here 23 NOV

Star Rating HHH

A winner at 15-8 in a maiden hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mic Drop by 4 1/2l.

RESERVES

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T S R B Crawford, Antrim

B Alexander Bloodstock

Br B f Mastercraftsman - Heroine Chic (Big Bad Bob)

J J J Slevin F f43-492 GREEN SKY 1 FLAT WIN €8,555.00 HANDICAP RATING 108

J. J. Slevin 11.4 1L 2nd to Roxanne (GER) 11.4 AYR 11 APR 5rn mdn hdl 2m Gd /Sft

Star Rating HHH

J. J. Slevin 11.6 59L 9th of 12 to Leloopa 10.10 KELSO 22 MAR hcp hdl 2m 51yds Gd /Sft

J. J. Slevin 11.4 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 17L 4th to Armed And Fabulous 11.4 NEWCASTLE 13 FEB 9rn

Placed in four hurdle races from nine NH starts. Beaten 1l by Roxanne when second of 5 at 11-8fav on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (good to soft) last month. Reserve.

O Cora Greene & Vera Deegan

T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny

B R McCarthy Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (King’s Theatre)

J Danny Mullins F 430-6p4

Star Rating HH

BALLYCASHIN 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00 HANDICAP RATING 107 15/2 HR108 D. Meyler 11.11 2L 4L 2L 4th to Party President 10.11 CLON 17 APR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 218yds Gd 10/1 HR102 D.E. Mullins 10.10 p.u. in race won by Luminous Light (GB) 11.7 CLON 13 FEB 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Sft 9/1 D.E. Mullins 11.5 35L 6th of 7fn, 11rn to Be Fierce 11.5 TRAM 1 JAN nov.ch 1m 7f 110yds Hvy

Finished 8l behind Party President when fourth of 11 at 15-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month. Reserve.

O Give Her Welly Marelly Syndicate

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Billy Yorke

Br B g Sageburg - Uppertown Misty (Saddlers’ Hall) J F 767p3-4 (CPiece)

MARELLY 2 N.H. WINS €15,635.00 HANDICAP RATING 107

Star Rating HH

14/1 HR107 T. Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 10L 4th to Cave Court 11.5 NAAS 26 JAN 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR107 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.1 (CP) 1 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Farmers Lodge 11.12 here 31 DEC 24 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft 18/1 HR99 J.P O’Sullivan 11.4 (BK) p.u. in race won by Cahirdown Boy 11.5 LIST 27 SEP 24 16rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 100yds Sft/Hvy

Finished 13l behind Cave Court when fourth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in January. Reserve.

C,T worn by No 20 CPiece worn by No 1, No 14, No 17, No 23, No 28 H,T worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 6, No 11, No 21, No 24, No 25.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 The Other Mozzie, 8/1 Free Flow (USA), Mercury Mission (GB), Raydamann (FR), 10/1 Magic Day, Janes Harbour, 12/1 Harry’s Legacy (GB), Kaptain Bay, 14/1 Withabitoﬂuk (GB), Turn And Finish, Solsbury Hill, Boston Boy (GB), 20/1 Putapoundinthejar, 25/1 Bayrann, Expound (GB), Sargent Lightfoot, 33/1 Cappucino, 50/1 Gold Speed, Kap Ouest (FR), Sign From Above, Mountain Port, Apologise, 66/1 Kaleosun (FR), Battle Of Ridgeway, Semblance Of Order 2024 - 1st Pigeon House 2nd Killeemore Lad 3rd Nara (FR) (4 min. 5.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

A winner over fences at Ayr last month, THE OTHER MOZZIE is well treated back over ﬂights. Raised to a mark of 145 after easily landing a premier handicap, the Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding can run oﬀ just 119 here. Lightly raced over hurdles, the six-year-old has the scope for further improvement and has been found a nice opportunity to exploit his current rating. Kap Ouest has proved somewhat disappointing in recent starts, but trainer Harry Fry always deserves maximum respect at this particular meeting. It would be no surprise to see an improved performance from the British raider Mercury Mission is an improving gelding who has to hold every chance of completing his hat-trick.

WIN: THE OTHER MOZZIE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

KAP OUEST

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 702 runners, 14%) runs RAYDAMANN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%)

runs MAGIC DAY & WITHABITOFLUK

Longest Traveller: APOLOGISE trained by Gary McGill, Derry, 170 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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

Event

Door

VIP

(Registered as the Black Hills Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Frontline Security)

2m 4yds Gd 6/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Mistergif (FR) 11.12 FAIR 11 JAN 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f 50yds Sft 3/1 P. Townend 11.12 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Majborough (FR) 11.6 FAIR 14 DEC 24 10rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Gd/Yld

O Robcour

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Fastnet Stud Ltd

Br B g Born To Sea - Red Planet (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

J Mike O’Connor F f13-931

ASPIRE TOWER 1 FLAT WIN €5,880.90 5 N.H. WINS €89,398.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 142 4/1 M.P O’Connor 11.12 won nk 14L from Westport Cove (FR) 11.12 and What’s Up Darling 11.12 WEX 4 APR 8rn beg.ch 2m Yld/Sft 11/4 HR142 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 9L ns 3rd to Thedevilscoachman 11.2 LEP 2 MAR 6rn hdl 2m 2f 72yds Yld 66/1 HR144 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 21L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to McLaurey 10.2 LEP 2 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Sft

3 MIDNIGHT IT IS (GB)

Brendan Keogh

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Mr P W Gillbard

Br B g Midnight Legend (GB) - Santera (Gold Away)

J Keith Donoghue F 511-383

MIDNIGHT IT IS (GB) 4 N.H. WINS €35,990.00  HANDICAP RATING 137

Sean Flanagan 10.6 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 20rn hcp chse

7f 199yds Gd /Sft 7/2Fav HR133 C. Stone-Walsh 10.6 20L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Yld 7/1 HR132 S.W Flanagan 10.6 2 3/4L 1L 3rd to The King Of Prs 9.13 FAIR 11 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 1f 50yds

O DWPJ Investments Ltd

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - The Folkes Choice (GB) (King’s Theatre) J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) F 8p012-0 (TStrap) THE FOLKES TIARA 3 N.H. WINS €50,150.00  HANDICAP RATING 135

Rachael Blackmore 11.0 (TS) 46L 13th of 14 to Sans Bruit (FR) 10.6 AINTREE 3 APR hcp chse

6/1 HR131 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.10 (TS) s/hd 2nd to An Peann Dearg 10.2 LEP 26

8/1 HR126 B. Hayes 10.2 (TS) won 3/4L 1 1/4L from The King Of Prs 9.13 and American Mike 11.2

Well beaten at 10-1 behind Sans Bruit when 13th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m (good to soft) last month.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B William Mangan

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling (GB) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Tower 11.12 WEX 4 APR 8rn beg.ch 2m Yld/Sft Tiernan Power Roche 10.5 br.d in race won by Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 19rn hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds

7/2 HR137 D.J Gilligan 11.12 21L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 11.12 GOW 15

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good - yielding and softheavy ground. Third of 8 behind Aspire Tower beaten 14l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m (yielding) last month.

O Anne Coﬀey,Susan Spence,Sonja Buckley

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B Sean McKenna

Br Ch g Well Chosen (GB) - Mooretown Vick (Generous)

J Sean O’Keeﬀe F 3421-10 (H,T)

AN PEANN DEARG 2 N.H. WINS €76,700.00 HANDICAP RATING 132

Sean O’Keeffe 10.5 (H) (TS) 57L 16th of 20 to Jagwar (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft 8/1 HR122 S.F O’Keeffe 10.0 (H) (TS) won 7L 3 1/2L from My Mate Mozzie 11.12 and Grange Walk 10.4

Listed2m 1f Yld 10/1 HR116 S.F O’Keeffe 10.2 (H) won s/hd nk from The Folkes Tiara 10.10 and The King Of Prs 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 24 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Gd/Yld

Successful in two chases at 2m 1f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Jagwar when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.

T J Doran

P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Mr Brendan Nolan

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Drumbug (Germany (USA)) J Gary Noonan (5) F f97-567 (TStrap) CAPTAINS NEPHEW 3 N.H.

6/1 HR131 T. Power Roche 10.4 (TS) 19L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1

Well beaten at 7-2 behind Duke Of Leggagh when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 1m 7f (heavy) in February.

Finished 7l behind Jazzy Matty when ﬁfth of 20 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.

O P & G Callaghan Windows

T Mrs Gillian Callaghan, Meath

B Mrs P and Philip Heaney

Br B g Ask (GB) - Lead’er Inn (Supreme Leader)

J Donagh Meyler F 62660-5 THE DASHER CONWAY 4 N.H. WINS €31,565.00  HANDICAP RATING 129

14/1

HR131 D. Meyler 11.4 40L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Rebel Gold 11.7 WEX 4 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 3f

Yld/Sft 11/1 HR121 D. Meyler 11.5 43L 12th of 15 to Clarens 10.4 NAV 16 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 50yds Gd/Yld 11/1

HR133 D. Meyler 11.9 13L last of 6fn, 9rn to The Big Chap 11.9 LIM 20

O Gerard Browne T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B P Gavin

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Squaw Valley (Saddlers’ Hall)

J Sean Flanagan F 8551-34

LAZER WOLF 2 N.H. WINS €15,635.00 HANDICAP RATING 128 11/1 HR128 S.W Flanagan 11.1 8L 5 1/2L 12L 4th to Champagne Mahler 10.1 GOW 8

7/4Fav HR128 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 11L 1/2L 3rd to The Other Mozzie 11.4 NAAS 5 JAN 7rn Ext

2m Sft 100/30Fav HR116 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 5 1/2L 3L from Cheerful Chap 10.12 and Kilashee 10.13 CLON

O Mark R D Fleming & T Westropp Bennett T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary

B M Fleming & T Westropp Bennett

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

J Daniel King F 626-f08

GAELIC ARC 4 N.H. WINS €47,790.00 HANDICAP RATING 127

18/1 HR129 Mr D. McGill 11.6 21L last of 8 to Buachaillbocht (GB) 10.13 FAIR 20

Danny Mullins 10.7 32L 16th of 20 to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 40/1 HR132 J.J. Slevin 10.10 fell in race won by An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1 FEB 14rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Yld

O Mrs J Fowler

T Warren Greatrex, (IN GB)

B Mme Martine De Beauregard

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Roxaline (FR) (Trempolino (USA))

J Sean Bowen F 32p1-12 (TStrap)

KEEP RUNNING (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €34,784.30 HANDICAP RATING 127

James Bowen 10.12 (TS) 10L 2nd to Bad (FR) 10.8 KEMPTON PARK 22

James Bowen 11.2 (TS) won 5L 4L from Sir Psycho 12.0 and Art of Diplomacy (GB) 10.8 FFOS LAS 11 JAN 8rn hcp chse (0-140)2m Sft

Harry Bannister 11.6 (TS) won 17L 2L from Holly (FR) 11.8 and Fast Buck (FR) 11.5 LUDLOW 25 NOV

O W Ward

T Peter Fahey, Kildare

B Michael Quigley & Lawman Syndicate

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Azlaa (GB) (Dubawi)

J Sam Ewing F 3235-p1 (Visor)

O BM Partnership

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mrs Kay Cottrell

Br B g Mahler (GB) - Chlolo Supreme (Supreme Leader)

J Harry Cobden F 6307-21

CHAMPAGNE MAHLER 2 N.H. WINS €32,745.00

7/2 HR114 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.1 won 8L 5 1/2L from Rebel Gold 11.7 and Miss Pronunciation 10.4 GOW 8 MAR 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft 10/1 HR112 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 1 1/4L 2nd to Don’t Talk (GER) 10.9 FAIR 25 JAN 10rn hcp chse 2m 1f 30yds Sft 5/2 HR113 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 18L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Kiltealy Park 11.5 CLON 3 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 1f 62yds Yld

O Bootlegger Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Karpina (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F pu-7572

DUTCH SCHULTZ (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €10,818.60 3 N.H. WINS €24,780.00 HANDICAP RATING 125 22/1

HR123 C. Stone-Walsh 11.4 (H) 6 1/2L 2nd to Buachaillbocht (GB) 10.13 FAIR 20 APR 8rn nov.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1

HR126 S. Fitzgerald 11.8 28L last of 7fn, 10rn to Lightkeeper 11.5 WEX 4 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Yld/Sft 22/1 HR128 C. Stone-Walsh 10.12 36L 5th of 7fn, 11rn to Champagne Mahler 10.1 GOW 8 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m Sft

O Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston & Langford

T Anthony Honeyball, (IN GB)

B Kedrah House Stud

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (Well Chosen (GB))

J Sam Twiston-Davies F 1143-1-5 (TStrap)

GABRIEL’S GETAWAY 4 N.H. WINS €55,009.60 HANDICAP RATING 124

Sam Twiston-Davies 10.2 (TS) 10L 5th of 9 to Brookie 10.3

Ben Godfrey 9.13 (TS) won 2 3/4L nk from Calico (GER) 11.5 and Malystic (GB) 11.12 DONCASTER 27 JAN 24 10rn

Sam Twiston-Davies 11.3 (TS) 1 3/4L 20L 3rd to Sacre Coeur (FR) 11.9

O R S Brookhouse

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mr R S Brookhouse

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady (GB) (Unfuwain (USA))

J Rachael Blackmore F 1-4p0-44 (TStrap)

Star Rating HHH

ASLUKWOODHAVIT (GB) 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 123

9/1 HR125 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (TS) 4L 1L 6 1/2L 4th to Linden Arden 11.3 LIM 23 MAR 9rn hcp chse 2m 3f 120yds Yld

13/2 HR126 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 (TS) 11L 1/2L 18L 4th to The Other Mozzie 11.4 NAAS 5 JAN 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft

50/1 HR128 M.P O’Connor 10.1 (TS) 36L 13th of 14fn, 17rn to Pinkerton 10.6 here 2 MAY 24 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 75yds Yld

Finished 12l behind Linden Arden when fourth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) in March.

DONT GO YET (IRE) (27) 11 10 2 (142)

O Edward Cawley

T Edward Cawley, Meath

B Sean Powell

Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Limestream (Old Vic)

J Philip Donovan (3) F 6-854-42 (CPiece)

DONT GO YET 2 N.H. WINS €15,340.00

HANDICAP RATING 122

Star Rating HHH

9/2 HR122 P. Byrnes 10.9 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Rebel Gold 11.7 WEX 4 APR 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Yld/Sft 14/1 HR123 P.K. Donovan 9.10 (CP) 7L 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1 FEB 14rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Yld 5/1 HR123 C.P Millar 11.9 (CP) 1 1/2L 3 1/4L hd 4th to Midnight It Is (GB) 11.11 NAV 15 DEC 24 10rn hcp chse (0-123)2m Yld

Beaten 1 1/4l by Rebel Gold when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.

O Declan Donohoe

T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary

B Mr D Donohoe

Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Mystery Escort (GB) (Sir Harry Lewis (USA))

J Mark McDonagh F 832-1-p9 (TStrap)

THE DARA MAN 4 N.H. WINS €56,050.00 HANDICAP RATING 121

14/1

Star Rating H

HR123 S.F O’Keeffe 11.5 47L last of 9 to Linden Arden 11.3 LIM 23 MAR hcp chse 2m 3f 120yds Yld 16/1 HR123 D.E. Mullins 11.5 p.u. in race won by The Other Mozzie 11.4 NAAS 5 JAN 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft 12/1 HR117 D.E. Mullins 10.13 won 2L 7 1/2L from Winding River 10.1 and Warm In Gorey 9.7 KILB 10 AUG 24 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 38yds Gd/Yld

Well beaten at 14-1 behind Linden Arden when last of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) in March.

O T McParland

T Peter Fahey, Kildare

B Thomas McParland

Br B g Court Cave - Newhall (Shernazar)

J Jake Coen (3) F 12615-6 (Blinkers)

TUCKMILL 4 N.H. WINS €27,435.00 HANDICAP RATING 114

Star Rating H

11/2 HR100 Mr R.M. McParland 11.6 (BK) 41L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Ragmans Corner 11.11 here 13 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 85yds Sft 20/1 HR110 J. Coen 9.11 (BK) 1L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to An Peann Dearg 10.2 LEP 26 DEC 24 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Gd/Yld 9/2 HR104 J. Coen 10.4 (BK) won 1/2L 3/4L from Someone’s Wish 10.7 and If You Let Me (GB) 11.4 DRYL 1 NOV 24 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Gd/Yld

Well beaten at 11-2 behind Ragmans Corner when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in January. Runs from 6lb out of handicap.

Blinkers worn by No 23. CPiece worn by No 14, No 21 H,T worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 1, No 5, No 8, No 9, No 13, No 18, No 19, No 20, No 22 Visor worn by No 15. Long Handicap - Tuckmill 9-8 (134)

Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Tullyhill (FR), Aspire Tower, Mirazur West, Champagne Mahler, Spinning Web, 8/1 A Law Of Her Own, 12/1 Midnight It Is (GB), Keep Running (FR), Dutch Schultz (GB), Dont Go Yet, 20/1 Jasko Des Dames (FR), Petit Tonnerre (FR), Gabriel’s Getaway, Aslukwoodhavit (GB), 25/1 What’s Up Darling, 50/1 The Folkes Tiara, An Peann Dearg, Captains Nephew, Lazer Wolf, Tuckmill, 100/1 The Dasher Conway, Gaelic Arc, The Dara Man 2024 - 1st Pinkerton 2nd Saint Roi (FR) 3rd Enniskerry (4 min. 9.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

TULLYHILL might have the class to concede weight to his rivals. Runner-up in the Grade 1 bumper at the Festival here a couple of seasons back, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding easily landed a Listed novice hurdle at this track the following year Although pulled up on his only subsequent visit here, the seven-year-old looks nicely handicapped over fences. Runner-up in two of his three starts to date, the son of Martaline has to be respected for leading connections. Aspire Tower may never reach the same heights as a chaser that he did over ﬂights, but the Henry de Bromhead-trained nine-year-old remains a smart horse Recent Cork winner Mirazur West arrives in excellent form following that ﬁrst success in this sphere.

EACH-WAY: ASPIRE TOWER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 694 runners, 25%)

runs MIRAZUR WEST & TULLYHILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%)

runs MIRAZUR WEST & TULLYHILL

Longest Traveller: THE DARA MAN & GAELIC ARC trained by J P Ryan, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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)

The Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge brings together the finest international horses and riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple chasing.

The 12 race series, with over €850,000 in prize money, will be hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber.

The Challenge began in late August at a packed Waregem Racecourse in Belgium, whilst the final race is at Lion d’Angers on May 29th following further races in France and visits to Poland, Italy and to Czechia for the Velka Pardubika.

After 10 legs, the action moves to Punchestown today during the Irish National Hunt Festival.

Leading Owner

Leading Trainer

For details of races, travel allowances and how to take part in the 2025-26 season visit www.crystalcup.org.

(TS) u.r in race won by Flemens Intrest 11.7 LIM 10 APR 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f

Gd 6/1 HR98 D. King 11.1 (TS) 8 1/2L 1/2L

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)

VANILLIER (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €96,750.60 C  HANDICAP RATING 143

Sean Flanagan 10.6 (BK) (TS) 79L 14th of 34 to Nick Rockett 11.8 AINTREE 5 APR hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft Sean Flanagan 11.0 (BK) (TS) 7L 1 1/4L 3rd to Stumptown 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 16rn hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Gd /Sft 9/4Fav HR144 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (BK) (TS) won 18L 1/2L from Coko Beach (FR) 12.0 and Stealthy Tom 12.0 here 3 FEB 15rn chse 3m

Mark John Scallan (R), Wexford B W MacKenzie Br B g Libertarian (GB) - Highland Breeze (Kotashaan

O O B P Carroll & Anthony Vaughan

T Martin Brassil, Kildare

B Mr H Fowler

Br B g Court Cave - Swinley Bottom (Woods of Windsor (USA)) J Ricky Doyle F p430-0p (TStrap)

DESERTMORE HOUSE 5 N.H. WINS €149,270.00 

80/1

HR142 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Haiti Couleurs (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21 APR 30rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 5f 37yds Sft/Hvy 66/1

HR130 J.P Shinnick 11.1 (V) (TS) 26L 16th of 21fn, 25rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.11 LEP 1 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 19yds Sft 20/1

HR143 R.A. Doyle 11.5 (CP) (TS) 25L 11th of 21fn, 27rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.4 LEP 27 DEC 24 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Gd/Yld

O Denis Paul Murphy

T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford

B J Lenihan

Br B g Walk In The Park - Fintara (Kayf Tara (GB))

J Mr J L Scallan (7) F 453p-38

EMPIRE SOLDIER (PtoP) 12/1 J J Berry 26L 8th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 2/1 S Cotter 19L 3rd to Gatineau Park BALLYCRYSTAL 19-JAN-25 6r5f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 J W Hendrick p.u. in race won by Kindly Prince (FR) LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 11r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

O Catherine Murphy

T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford

B M Jean-Charles Thibaut & Mme Jacqueline Rykart

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Chuchoteuse (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

J Mr J W Hendrick (7) F p24-122 (TStrap)

FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (PtoP) 7/4 J W Hendrick 9L 2nd to I Masked Du Potier (FR) BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-25 6r3f Open 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 2/1FF J W Hendrick 3L 2nd to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 2/1 S W Kehoe won 1 1/2L 40L from Bob The Builder and Beau’s Candle BALLYCRYSTAL 19-JAN-25 4r3f Wnr of Two 3m Yld

Beaten 9l by I Masked Du Potier when second of 6 at 7-4fav on

O Denis Paul Murphy

T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford

B M Claude Yves Pelsy & Elevage d’Airy

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Purda D’airy (FR) (Cadoubel (FR))

J Mr S Cotter (7) F 3-p1/-f4p

IRIKO D’AIRY (FR) (PtoP) 2/1JFF S Cotter p.u. in race won by Onyerbike BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-25 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/2CFF S Cotter 21L 4th to Bold Fury FARMACAFFLEY 22-FEB-25 6r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/4FF S Cotter fell in race won by Bob The Builder TINAHELY 11-JAN-25 8r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft

Pulled up when 2-1fav at Ballycrystal over 3m (good - yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Onyerbike in March on his latest outing. Also entered here on Tuesday.

Douglas Taylor T Peter Maher, Kildare B Brendan Fortune

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Bubble Bann (Hubbly Bubbly (USA))

Well beaten at 5-1 behind Spiddle Hill when fourth of 6 on

10 PEACHES AND CREAM (IRE)

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

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 11

STEALTHY TOM (IRE) (20)

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

O Denis P Beary

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Peter O’Grady

Br B g Dahjee (USA) - Secret Flutter (Entrepreneur (GB))

J Sean O’Keeﬀe 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 Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 10/1 J L Scallan p.u. in race won by Fountain House LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 13r7f Open 3m 1f Sft (PtoP) 5/1 B T Stone p.u. in race won by Pat Coyne CURRAGHMORE 26-OCT-24 5r4f Open 3m Yld

13 THE GOFFER (IRE) (27) 8 11

O Allan Snow

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Joseph O’Rahilly

Br B g Yeats - Ballylough Lady (Mister Lord (USA))

J Danny Gilligan F p77-543 (TStrap)

THE GOFFER 4 N.H. WINS €120,950.00

Danny Gilligan 10.7 (TS) 3/4L 7 1/2L 3rd to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.11

Sean Bowen 10.5 (TS) 7L 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Stumptown 11.10

VITAL ISLAND (IRE) (53)

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)

Star Rating HHHH

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 Open 3m Gd (PtoP) 11/4 B T Stone 8 1/2L 3rd to Fountain House LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 13r7f Open 3m 1f Sft 16

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.

O M McEvoy

T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford

B Mr P Murphy

Br B f Yeats - Beneﬁt Scheme (Beneﬁcial (GB))

J R Deegan F 01625-6

Star Rating HHH

THREE BY TWO 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C HANDICAP RATING 95 9/1 HR95 R. Deegan 11.7 (CP) 43L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB chse 3m 193yds Hvy

Sam Twiston-Davies 10.2 12L 5th of 15 to Stumptown 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 DEC 24 hcp chse 3m 5f 56yds Gd /Sft 33/1 HR95 R. Deegan 11.2 2 3/4L 2nd to Stumptown 12.0 here 24 NOV 24 13rn chse 3m Yld/Sft

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.

B,T worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 11. C,T worn by No 9. CPiece worn by No 4, No 12 TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 7, No. 13, No. 14, No. 15.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Vanillier (FR), The Goﬀer, 5/1 Stealthy Tom, 15/2 Busselton (FR), 10/1 Read To Return, Desertmore House, 12/1 Fralimonti Bilbery (FR), Three By Two, 20/1 Vital Island, 50/1 Peaches And Cream, Transprint (GB), 100/1 Empire Soldier, Iriko D’airy (FR), 150/1 Benny The Duke, Jet Fighter, Subset 2024 - 1st Singing Banjo 2nd Three By Two 3rd Coko Beach (FR) (9 min. 32.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

VANILLIER can make up for a luckless Cheltenham run by gaining some form of compensation. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding, who couldn’t land a telling blow in the Grand National latest, was prominent in the early stages at Cheltenham before dropping towards the rear after almost taking the wrong route. Having to make up considerable ground in order to get back into the race, the grey did exceptionally well to run on for third. Granted a clearer passage, he is very much the horse to beat. A previous winner of this race, the veteran Vital Island holds leading claims despite his advancing years. Three By Two should be involved as well WIN: VANILLIER EACH-WAY: VITAL ISLAND

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 702 runners, 14%) runs THE GOFFER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (6 wins from 61 runners, 10%) runs THE GOFFER Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2016 and 2018 The stable runs STEALTHY TOM today. P Maher won this race in 2019 and 2022 The stable runs JET FIGHTER and SUBSET today. Longest Traveller: STEALTHY TOM trained by E Bolger, Limerick, 108 miles.

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THE Festival Sale

Goffs Punchestown Sale: Featuring quality four and ﬁve-year-old horses who have won or been placed in recent Point-to-Points or Bumpers, as well as the Grade 1 winning Aurora Vega.

Inspections:

Sale horses will be available for viewing at Goffs from 9am until 1pm on Thursday and from 2pm at Punchestown

Catalogues:

Catalogues are available from the Goffs horsebox next to the weigh room or by scanning the QR code:

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Registered as the Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling)

VALUE TO WINNER:

Two Mile and Seven Furlongs 110 Yards Start

FIRST €29500; SECOND: €10000; THIRD: €5000; FOURTH: €2500; FIFTH: €1500; SIXTH: €1000

O Cheeky Pups Syndicate T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Harry Browne

Br B g Doyen - Laurel Gift (Presenting (GB))

J Mr J H Williamson (7) F 37-2470 (Blinkers)

BEACON EDGE 9 N.H. WINS €153,088.20 C

Danny Gilligan 12.0 (BK) 28L 13th of 20 to Wellington Arch (GB) 10.6 AINTREE 4

Danny Gilligan 11.6 (BK) 7L 7th of 26 to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl

20/1 HR145 D.J Gilligan 11.10 (BK) 2 3/4L 6 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.5 GOW 15

O John P McManus

T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)

B Daniel Jannet

Br B g Choeur Du Nord (FR) - Ukaline Du Reponet (FR) (Agent Bleu (FR))

J James Bowen F 1pp5-32 (CPiece)

JERIKO DU REPONET (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €41,880.70

Nico de Boinville 11.6 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Doddiethegreat 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 24rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft Nico de Boinville 11.13 2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Catch Him Derry 11.2 EXETER 9 FEB 12rn hcp hdl 2m 7f 25yds Gd /Sft James Bowen 11.6 11L 5th of 13 to Navajo Indy (GB) 10.5 NEWBURY 30 NOV 24 hcp

O Michael O’Flynn

Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

Rockﬁeld Farm

B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Ladysingstheblues (Robin des Champs (FR)) J Rachael Blackmore F 1-4-1026 BECKETT ROCK

22/1 HR136

Well beaten at 40-1 behind Wellington Arch

O Damian Tiernan

T Philip Fenton, Tipperary

B M Pierre Dorchies

Br B g Choeur Du Nord (FR) - Shiva D’hautefois (FR) (Sheyrann)

J Brian Hayes F 79923-7

KARL DES TOURELLES (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00  HANDICAP RATING 137

Brian Hayes 11.10 8L 7th of 24 to Doddiethegreat 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade

/Sft 13/8Fav HR137 Niall Moore 11.3 4 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Meet And Greet 11.10 LIM 27

10/1 HR133 B. Hayes 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Franciscan Rock 11.5 here 24 NOV 24 15rn

O John P McManus

T Padraig Roche, Kildare

B Mrs Noeleen Roche

Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - All For Luck (High Chaparral)

J Aidan Kelly (5) F 10141-0

WIN SOME LOSE SOME 4 N.H. WINS €39,530.00 HANDICAP RATING 135

Mark Walsh 11.9 25L 14th of 24 to Doddiethegreat 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13

7/2Fav HR125 M.P Walsh 10.8 won 3/4L 3 3/4L from Whatsavailable 9.12 and Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 10.13 LEP 28

Yld 4/1 HR124 M.P Walsh 10.7 3/4L 1L 1 1/4L 4th to The Busy Fool 9.11

O B Mannion

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Bertie Mannion

Br B g Yeats - Vics Star (Old Vic)

J Finn Brickley (7) F 3-3p41fYEATS STAR 3 N.H. WINS €23,895.00 C  HANDICAP RATING

8 1/2L from Sportinthepark 11.12 and Good Time Jonny

16/1 HR134 C.P Millar 11.9 4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to

Fahey, Kildare B

(CP) 54L last of 8 to Nt Field Minnesota 11.5 KILL 22 AUG

Gd/Yld 10/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (CP) fell in race won by Pink In The

O Desmond Kenneally

T Desmond Kenneally (R), Cork

B J R Weston

Br B g Ask (GB) - Leading Rank (Supreme Leader)

J John Shinnick (5) F 1131-9u

PRAY TELL 3 N.H. WINS €34,810.00  HANDICAP RATING 134

17/2

HR134 J. Smith 11.7 u.r in race won by Krak (FR) 10.10 CK 20 APR 15rn

33/1 HR134 J.P Shinnick 11.10 last of 9fn, 12rn to Final Demand 11.10 LEP 1 FEB

9/2

HR127 J.P Shinnick 11.0 won 2 1/2L 2 1/4L from Minella Sixo 11.3 and Just For Love

O R S Brookhouse

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B John Mounsey

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Annie Spectrim (Spectrum)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F 3-19213- (TStrap)

TAG MAN 4 N.H. WINS €35,400.00 C HANDICAP RATING 134

4/1 HR134 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Plains Indian 11.0 CLON

9/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 (TS) won 1 1/2L 3 1/4L from Run For Oscar 11.5 and Billericay Dickie 11.1 DRYL

9/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 (TS) 27L 2nd to Saint Sam (FR) 11.2 CK 5 AUG

O Twelfth Man Partnership 6

T Harry Fry, (IN GB)

B Mr Kevin McCarthy

Br B g Walk In The Park - Dani Salamanca (Presenting (GB)) J B Carver F 12-2-754

BAT 2 N.H. WINS €12,991.60 HANDICAP RATING 133

Bryan Carver 10.8 3L 1L 1 1/4L 4th to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12

Bryan Carver 11.5 13L 5th of 17 to Joyeuse (FR) 10.7 NEWBURY 8 FEB hcp hdl Grade C 2m 69yds Sft

Bryan Carver 11.1 8L 7th of 14 to Secret Squirrel (GB) 10.6 WINDSOR 17 JAN hcp hdl 2m Sft

O John P McManus

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman) J Simon Torrens F 30713-0 (Blinkers) COMFORT ZONE 2 FLAT

Mark Walsh 10.12 (BK) 53L 21st of 26 to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12

6/1 HR131 S.D. Torrens 10.8 (BK) 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Al Gasparo (FR) 10.4 LEP 29 DEC 24 20rn

Gd/Yld 4/1Fav HR86 D. McMonagle 8.13 (BK) won 1 3/4L

O Aisling Byrne & Paul Raleigh & Matthew Cunningham

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Jacky Mullins

Br B g Walk In The Park - Pink Hat (Presenting (GB))

J Danny Mullins F 331-122

CHART TOPPER (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €10,493.00 

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.10 3L 2nd to Gale Mahler 11.3 AYR 12 APR 3rn

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.5 2 1/2L 2nd to Jet To Vegas 11.5 KELSO 1 MAR 9rn nov.hdl

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.8 won 4 1/4L 4 1/2L from Peso 11.8 and He’s Bresilian (GB) 11.2 WETHERBY 23

O Swords Bloodstock Limited T Mark Fahey, Kildare

B Mme Marie Illegems & M Francois Buzon

Br B Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ojinska Dream (FR) (Early March (GB))

J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F 1811-3p

FLICKER OF HOPE (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €81,715.00 HANDICAP

Keith Donoghue 11.7 p.u. in race won by Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft

8/1 HR129 A.P Kelly 11.0 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.11 LEP 1 FEB 25rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 19yds Sft 8/1 HR120 A.P Kelly 10.0 won s/hd s/hd from Backmersackme 10.1 and Oscars Brother 11.1 NAV 7 DEC 24 20rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 3m 1f 50yds

Pulled up at the last when 25-1 in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) won by Jasmin De Vaux in March on his latest outing.

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 Jordan Gainford F 222-314 (C,T)

MONBEG PARK 5 N.H. WINS €59,590.00 C HANDICAP RATING 132 2/1 HR149 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) (TS) 13L 21L 20L

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

Well beaten at 2-1 behind Fun Fun Fun when fourth of 5 on his latest

O Taphouse Syndicate T Gary McGill (R),

10l behind Deep Cave at 50-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m

Finished 9l behind Quebecois when fourth of 5 at 7-1 on his

(good to soft) last month.

Beaten 3l by Gale Mahler when second of 3 at 4-11fav on his latest outing in a

race

Ayr over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.

Beaten

1f (good) last month.

O Big Bang Racing

T James Owen, (IN GB)

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

Br Gr g Masked Marvel (GB) - Boston du Berlais (FR) (Turgeon (USA))

J Sean Bowen F 22-4615

ONE BIG BANG 3 N.H. WINS €35,871.10  HANDICAP RATING 131

Mr Alex Chadwick 10.13 7L 5th of 24 to Doddiethegreat 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl

Jamie Brace 10.12 won 2 1/4L 6 1/2L from Doddiethegreat 11.3 and Chasingouttheblues 10.9 HAYDOCK PARK 15 FEB

Henry Brooke 11.1 (CP) 21L 6th of 9 to Up For Parol 10.9 FFOS LAS 11 JAN hcp hdl

/Sft

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T S R B Crawford, Antrim

B M Andre Jean Belloir

Br B g Crillon (FR) - Ludmika (FR) (Murmure (FR))

J Sean O’Keeﬀe F 1-8134-3

I LOVE MY BAIE (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €25,261.00

J. J. Slevin 11.7 6L 6L 3rd to The Four Sixes 11.10 AYR 11 APR 10rn hcp hdl (0-150)2m 5f 91yds Gd /Sft 100/30Fav HR130 B. Bromley 11.4 4 1/4L 4L 1 1/4L 4th to West Away 10.2 ROS 10 JUN 24 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd J. J. Slevin 11.12 ns 1 3/4L 3rd to Chosen Witness 11.12 AYR 20 APR 24 10rn hcp hdl (0-135)3m 70yds Sft

O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick

T Fergal O’Brien, (IN GB)

B John R Hales

Br Br g Great Pretender - High Beneﬁt (Beneﬁcial (GB))

J Kielan Woods F 21-24-72 (C,T)

STONER’S CHOICE (GB) 7 N.H. WINS €43,808.40 HANDICAP RATING 129

Fern O’Brien 11.1 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Saint Anapolino (FR) 11.1 KEMPTON PARK 22 FEB 12rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f Gd /Sft Kielan Woods 11.4 (CP) (TS) 25L 7th of 11 to Altobelli 11.5 ASCOT 18 JAN hcp hdl 2m 3f 58yds Gd

Jack Hogan 11.11 (CP) (TS) hd 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to East India Express 11.4 ASCOT 20 DEC 24 13rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m 5f 141yds Gd /Sft

O M J Hanrahan

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Glebe Farm Stud

Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - L’Unique (FR) (Reefscape (GB))

J Danny Gilligan F p8pp15- (C,T)

THE FRIDAY MAN (GB) 6 N.H. WINS €43,268.20 HANDICAP

9/2 HR118 J.C. Gainford 11.10 (CP) (TS) 16L last of 5 to Jazzy Matty (FR) 11.10 SLGO 2 OCT 24

4/1 HR111 J.W Kennedy 11.12 (CP) (TS) won 4 3/4L 3 1/4L from Shajak 11.12 and Ceroc 11.12 TRAM 18 SEP 24 7rn beg.ch 2m 6f 180yds Gd 16/1 HR115 A.P Kelly 11.11 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by General Clermont (FR) 11.2 WEX 7 AUG 24 11rn

O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Drumlin

O Dr Brid Corkery

T Declan Queally, Waterford

B Eudora O’Connor & Brid Corkery

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Taylor (Presenting (GB))

J Kevin Sexton F 32-2011 (Visor)

Star Rating HHH

CUSTOM TAYLOR 3 N.H. WINS €42,480.00  HANDICAP RATING 128

18/1 HR122 K.C. Sexton 11.4 (V) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Andy Amo 10.13 and Ayiko (GB) 11.4 FAIR 22 APR 18rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 35yds Yld/Sft 4/9Fav HR115 K.C. Sexton 11.12 (V) won 4L 12L from Nytol 11.5 and Rachel’s Secret 11.0 LIM 13 MAR 8rn mdn hdl 3m Yld

11/1 HR116 C.M. Quirke 10.1 17L 10th of 21fn, 25rn to Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.11 LEP 1 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 19yds Sft

A winner at 18-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 7f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Andy Amo by 1/2l.

RESERVES

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T S R B Crawford, Antrim B Liam Lane

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - On Galley Head (Zaﬀaran (USA)) J F 1-43-12/-1 (TStrap)

O’TOOLE 4 N.H. WINS €36,656.30 HANDICAP RATING 126

Star Rating HH

J. J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) won hd 6 1/2L from Gaillimh A Stor 11.1 and Adveram (GB) 10.2 AYR 2 JAN 10rn hcp hdl (0-130)3m 70yds Sft

Sam Ewing 11.2 (TS) 5L 2nd to City Chief 11.2 WETHERBY 4 FEB 23 4rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m 45yds Gd /Sft

A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Gaillimh A Stor by a head. First reserve.

D. Jacob 12.0 (TS) won 3 3/4L 4L from Castle Rushen 12.0 and Dubai Days 11.9 NEWCASTLE 7 JAN 23 9rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 4f 19yds Sft 27 GABBYS CROSS (IRE) (67) 10 10 10 (150)

O R S Brookhouse

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mrs P M Grainger

Br B g Frammassone - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) (Ecologist (GB)) J F 722-08-2

Star Rating HHH

GABBYS CROSS 4 N.H. WINS €88,205.00 C HANDICAP RATING 126

16/1 HR125 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 8L 2nd to Duke Of Leggagh 10.6 NAAS 23 FEB 11rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy

20/1 HR127 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 13L 8th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 here 2 MAY 24 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld

D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 66L 18th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 24 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

Beaten 8l by Duke Of Leggagh when second of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 1m 7f (heavy) in February. Second reserve.

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 F 5116p-6 (H,T)

ALL FOR RACHEL 2 N.H. WINS €15,340.00 C HANDICAP RATING 125

Star Rating H

50/1 HR128 P.T. Enright 11.7 (H) (TS) 39L last of 6 to Cardcounter 11.4 NAV 22 MAR 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

Well beaten at 50-1 behind Cardcounter when last of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) in March. Third reserve.

Blinkers worn by No 1, No 13 C,T worn by No 4, No 17, No 22, No 23. CPiece worn by No 2, No 18 H,T worn by No 28 TStrap worn by No 9, No 11, No 14, No 26 Visor worn by No 25. Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Jeriko Du Reponet (FR), 15/2 Doddiethegreat, 8/1 Bill Joyce, 10/1 Park Of Kings, 11/1 Chart Topper (FR), 14/1 Flicker Of Hope (FR), One Big Bang, 16/1 Beckett Rock, Beat The Bat, Stoner’s Choice (GB), Ballybow, Custom Taylor, 25/1 Karl Des Tourelles (FR), Yeats Star, Pray Tell, Tag Man, Comfort Zone, Monbeg Park, C’est Ta Chance (FR), I Love My Baie (FR), 33/1 Win Some Lose Some, Building Bridges (GB), The Friday Man (GB), 50/1 Beacon Edge, 100/1 Ambitious Fellow 2024 - 1st Maxxum 2nd Ashdale Bob 3rd Kinturk Kalanisi (6 min. 0.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Paul Nolan can land this nice staying prize with PARK OF KINGS. Fifth in a hot renewal of the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, the gelding ran an even better race upped in trip at Aintree last month. With his stamina assured, the JP McManus-owned seven-year-old could be ridden a shade more prominently on this occasion. Having been a consistent performer all season, the Walk In The Park gelding can gain just reward Pertemps runner-up Jeriko Du Reponet gives McManus a strong hand in the race and Nicky Henderson’s gelding is a classy sort. Chart Topper could also go well

WIN: PARK OF KINGS

EACH-WAY: JERIKO DU REPONET

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 694 runners, 25%)

runs C’EST TA CHANCE & CHART TOPPER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%)

runs C’EST TA CHANCE & CHART TOPPER

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs C’EST TA CHANCE & CHART TOPPER today. Longest Traveller: BUILDING BRIDGES trained by G McGill, Derry, 170 miles.

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3/1 HR120 J.J. Slevin 10.11 won s/hd 4 3/4L from Beauforts Storm 10.11 and Dream On Baby 10.11 THU 21 DEC 24 11rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 15yds Gd 15/2

O Mrs Margaret O’Rourke

T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary

B Mrs Margaret O’Rourke

Br Ch f Beat Hollow (GB) - Winsor Royal (Windsor Knot)

J Cian Quirke F 12247-2

ROYAL

130yds Yld 5/2Fav HR126 C.M. Quirke 11.1 24L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Cottesloe Sunshine 10.11 THU 21 DEC 24 nov.hdl Listed 2m 15yds Gd 14/1 HR126 C.M. Quirke 10.12 5L 9L s/hd 4th to Bleu De Vassy (FR) 11.1 NAV 16

O Seven Heads Group Syndicate

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B Gce Farm Ltd

Br B f Walk In The Park - Dreambaby (Yeats)

J Donagh Meyler F 6013-25 (C,T)

DREAM ON BABY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 128

15/2

HR130 D. Meyler 10.9 (TS) 13L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 LIM 13 MAR

Yld 10/1

HR120 D. Meyler 10.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Aurora Vega 11.0 FAIR 25 JAN 8rn

10/1 D. Meyler 10.11 s/hd 4 3/4L 3rd to Cottesloe Sunshine 10.11 THU 21 DEC 24 11rn

O Hooves And Heels Syndicate

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mr John Noel McGivney

Br B f Balko (FR) - Princess Lir (Presenting (GB))

J Rachael Blackmore F 421-0 (H,T)

JANE EIRE 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 122 Sean Bowen 11.4 (H) (TS) 20L 10th of 23 to Air Of Entitlement 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2

Gd /Sft 4/6Fav D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 (H) (TS) won 8 1/2L 1 3/4L from Torps 11.7 and Grimaud (FR) 11.7 CK 3 NOV 24 15rn mdn hdl 2m 60yds Gd 9/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 (H) (TS) s/hd 2nd to Tonaghneave Well 11.7 GOW 4 OCT 24 18rn

O Gigginstown House Stud T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Louise De Bourgoing, Mme Csse Marie-Liesse De Vogue, M Jean Laurent Bellue & M Come De Maupeou D Br B f Masked Marvel (GB) - Ame En Peine (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

J Paul Townend F 3-3p-173 (Hood)

KARAMOJA (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 133 28/1 HR128 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 (H) 2 1/4L 7L 3rd to Aurora Vega 11.5 FAIR 20 APR 14rn nov.hdl

Sft/Hvy Jack Kennedy 11.4 (H) 14L 7th of 23 to Air Of Entitlement 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 6/4Fav P. Townend 10.13 (H) won 1 1/2L 35L from Whatsupnellie 10.13 and Neon Diamond

O John P McManus

T W P Mullins, Carlow B Mme Evelyne Banchereau

SIXANDAHALF

O Best of the Rest Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Tom Phelan

Br B f Snow Sky (GB) - Mandasini (Dr Massini)

J Keith Donoghue F 3613-12

SIXANDAHALF 2 FLAT WINS €36,995.60 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 140 Keith Donoghue 11.4 1/2L 2nd to Air Of Entitlement 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 23rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 2/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 won 12L 3 3/4L from Qualimita (FR) 11.7 and Kimi De Mai (FR) 11.7 FAIR 11 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 85yds Yld/Sft 7/1 HR88 R. Whearty 8.6 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to The Euphrates (GB) 9.2 CUR 29 SEP 24 30rn hcp (0-110)2m 170yds Gd

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Air Of Entitlement when second of 23 at 85-40fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March.

C,T worn by No 5. H,T worn by No 6. Hood worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 9. Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Sixandahalf, 9/2 Mozzies Sister, 6/1 Timetoshine (FR), Karoline Banbou (FR), 15/2 Karamoja (FR), 20/1 Cottesloe Sunshine, Dream On Baby, Jane Eire, 25/1 Beauforts Storm, 33/1 Royal Hollow 2024 - 1st Casa No Mento (GB) 2nd Got Glory (FR) 3rd Only By Night (4 min. 7.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

The ground will be much more suitable for SIXANDAHALF here after she skipped Fairyhouse due to testing conditions. The Snow Sky mare takes a drop in grade now after being nabbed late on in the Mares’ Novice Hurdle at Cheltenham by Air Of Entitlement. She looked all set for victory that day after travelling well to lead before the last and should prove hard to beat in this company. Karamoja could be the danger after a solid run to ﬁnish third in the aforementioned Grade 1 contest at Fairyhouse Karoline Banbou, who was sixth at Fairyhouse, has to enter calculations too.

WIN: SIXANDAHALF EACH-WAY:

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 694 runners, 25%) runs KARAMOJA & KAROLINE BANBOU

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs KARAMOJA & KAROLINE BANBOU

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs KARAMOJA & KAROLINE BANBOU today.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME

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 Star Rating

5.25 The Barberstown Castle Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1)

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Registered as the Colliers Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle)

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €73750; SECOND: €25000; THIRD: €12500; FOURTH: €6250; FIFTH: €3750; SIXTH: €2500

Two Miles and 75 Yards

O Miss A F Rugg T Anthony Honeyball, (IN GB)

B Arthur Fennelly

Br B g Policy Maker - Presenting d’Azy (Presenting (GB))

J Sam Twiston-Davies F p173-12 (TStrap)

BROOKIE 5 N.H. WINS €60,830.10

Sam Twiston-Davies 11.7 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Kalif du Berlais (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 5

Gd Ben Godfrey 10.3 (TS) won 1 1/4L 2 3/4L from Homme Public (FR) 10.12 and Calico (GER) 10.11 DONCASTER 1 MAR 9rn hcp chse 2m 78yds Gd Rex Dingle 11.4 (TS) 7 1/2L 26L 3rd to Sir Gino (FR) 10.12 KEMPTON PARK 27 DEC 24

O Dominic J Jones T Gearoid O’Loughlin, Wexford

B M Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre & M Olivier Groualle

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ultra Bonne (FR) (Network (GER))

J Ricky Doyle F 33p1-42

JEANNOT LAPIN (FR) 1 N.H.

5/2 HR143 R.A. Doyle 11.1 8L 2nd to Champ Kiely 11.1 NAV 1 MAR 4rn

3 2m Hvy 33/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 9L 3 3/4L 5L 4th to Majborough (FR) 11.10 LEP 1 FEB 6rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 150/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 won 2 1/2L 4 1/2L from What’s Up Darling 11.12 and No Flies On Him 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 24 13rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld 3 JESSE EVANS (IRE) (29) 9 11 12 (166)

Jack Singleton

Noel Meade, Meath

Gerry & Aoife Hanratty Br B g So You Think (NZ) - American Princess (Desert Prince) J Donagh Meyler F 83103-4 (TStrap)

JESSE EVANS 3 FLAT WINS €42,775.00 5

18/1 HR97 R. Whearty 9.2 (TS) 3/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Falcon Eight

3/1 S.W Flanagan 11.0 5 1/2L 5L 3rd to Gorgeous Tom 11.0 CK 3 NOV

28/1

Beaten 3 1/2l by Kalif Du Berlais when second of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the

1 Rosconn Group Maghull Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 2m (good) last month.

Beaten 8l by Champ Kiely when second of 4 at

on his

in the Grade

Flyingbolt Novice Chase at Navan over 2m (heavy) in March.

Third of 5 behind Jango Baie beaten

Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase at

O Brendan McManus

T Paul Nicholls, (IN GB)

B B Decouz & S C E A Du Bas Bugey

Br B g Air Chief Marshal - Fulgence (FR) (Cardoun (FR))

J Harry Cobden F 11f-215

RUBAUD (FR) 9 N.H. WINS €325,018.10 & 1 FLAT WIN €11,832.50

Harry Cobden 11.7 16L 5th of 9 to Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 3 APR nov.ch Grade 1

Harry Cobden 11.2 won 1L 1L from Boombawn 11.7 and Mark of Gold (GB) 11.7 KEMPTON PARK 22 FEB 6rn

Lorcan Williams 11.2 1L 2nd to L’Eau du Sud (FR) 11.7 WARWICK 8 FEB 4rn nov.ch

Finished 16l behind Impaire Et Passe when ﬁfth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 EBC Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.

O Mrs J M Russell T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Mrs J W Prior-Wandesforde Br B f Aﬃnisea - Leyhill (Getaway (GER))

J Keith Donoghue F 7311-12

ONLY BY NIGHT 6 N.H. WINS €93,016.60 HANDICAP RATING 150 Keith Donoghue 11.0 3/4L 2nd to Jango Baie (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 5rn nov.ch

Star Rating HHHH

K.M. Donoghue 11.7 won 1L 8L from Kilbarry Saint (FR) 11.2 and Georgi Girl 11.2 EXETER 9 FEB 5rn nov.ch Listed 2m 1f 109yds Gd /Sft 2/1 S.W Flanagan 10.13 won 3 3/4L 4 1/4L from Nara (FR) 10.7 and Karia Des Blaises (FR) 10.7 CK 8

Beaten 3/4l by Jango Baie when second of 5 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.

TStrap worn by No 1, No 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/5 Majborough (FR), 4/1 Only By Night, 14/1 Jeannot Lapin (FR), Rubaud (FR), 25/1 Brookie, 50/1 Jesse Evans 2024 - 1st Il Etait Temps (FR) 2nd Gaelic Warrior (GER) 3rd Hercule Du Seuil (FR) (4 min. 8.4

RACE SUMMARY

It’s hard to oppose MAJBOROUGH here as he bids for compensation after an unlucky defeat in the Arkle at Cheltenham. The Martinborough gelding did well to stand up after a blunder at the second last and wasn’t good at the final fence either, eventually picking up again on the run-in to finish a close third to Jango Baie He can turn the tables on Only By Night, who was only a short head in front of the selection in a thrilling finish at Prestbury Park. The mare ran a cracker that day and looks like the main danger Jeannot Lapin is next best.

WIN: MAJBOROUGH

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 694 runners, 25%) runs MAJBOROUGH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs MAJBOROUGH

EACH-WAY: ONLY BY NIGHT

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs MAJBOROUGH today.

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FEATURE LADBROKES STAYERS’ HURDLE

FACTS & STATS

OVERVIEW

The Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham is often a pointer towards the Champion Stayers, which was ﬁrst run in 1995. The only horse to win both races was Anzum way back in 1999 until last year where Teahupoo completed the double Many horses with strong from over the minimum trip step up in distance to win today’s feature, so keep a keen eye on these. Willie Mullins has won the race a record 10 times, with the almighty Klassical Dream taking three renewals.

Derrymoyle (1995, 1996 & 1998) and Unowhatimeanharry are another pair of multiple winners of the race

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

PRIZE MONEY

€300,000

KEY TRENDS

Only three winning favourites in the last 10 years

13 of the past 14 Irishtrained winners had won at Punchestown previously

11 of the past 15 winners had won just once earlier in the season

Teahupoo was no match for the hat-trick seeking Klassical Dream in the 2023 renewal when fourth, but quickly established himself as the star stayer last term on both sides of the Irish Sea. He arguably had the quick ground against him, his previous successes coming on soft or heavy, but quickly dismissed the doubters to come home a devastating winner by six and a half lengths. As soon as he hit the front under Jack Kennedy, he was not for catching and went further and further clear on the run-in to give Gordon Elliott his ﬁrst Champion Stayers Hurdle success. For the minor honours, Asterion Forlonge just held on to second by a head to the Savills Hurdle winner Home By The Lee.

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

Teahupoo (1st), Asterion Forlonge (2nd) and Home By The Lee (3rd) all line up to battle it out again in an exciting renewal of the Champion Stayers Hurdle. Although winning this race last year, Teahupoo was overturned at Cheltenham by Bob Olinger so will need to bounce back to his best. Owner-mate Hiddenvalley Lake also looks to have strong claims after landing the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree, defying the re-opposing Jetara Long Walk Hurdle winner Crambo took an early exit in the Stayers’ Hurdle but still holds strong claims and can’t be dismissed either

Last year’s winner: Teahupoo GRADE 1

6.00 The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of €300,000 (Grade 1)

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

(Registered as the Tipperkevin Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes)

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €177000; SECOND: €60000; THIRD: €30000; FOURTH: €15000; FIFTH: €9000; SIXTH: €6000

O Mrs J Donnelly

T W P Mullins, Carlow

Two Mile and Seven Furlongs 110 Yards Start

B E A R L La Forlonge Br Gr g Coastal Path (GB) - Belle Du Brizais (FR) (Turgeon (USA))

J Paul Townend F 126-52u (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

ASTERION FORLONGE (FR) 7 N.H. WINS €211,245.50 C  HANDICAP RATING 149

4/5Fav HR157 S.F O’Keeffe 11.6 (TS) u.r in race won by Mister Policeman (FR) 11.6 CK 20 APR 5rn chse Grade 3 3m 100yds Yld 6/4 HR151 P. Townend 11.0 (TS) 5L 2nd to Hewick 10.7 THU 15 MAR 6rn hdl 2m 6f 42yds Gd 5/1 HR154 P. Townend 11.3 (TS) 7 1/4L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Rocky’s Diamond 11.3 GOW 23 JAN hdl Grade 2 3m 70yds Sft/Hvy

Unseated rider when 4-5fav in the Grade 3 Michael O’Sullivan Chase at Cork over 3m (yielding) won by Mister Policeman last month on his latest outing.

2

COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) (10) 10 11 10 (164)

O Mrs A Frost & P G Davies & R H Fowler T Mrs Lorna Fowler, Meath

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

Br Ch g Makﬁ (GB) - Waldblume (GER) (Halling (USA))

J Keith Donoghue F 3232-54 Star Rating H

COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00 C HANDICAP RATING 145 8/1 HR145 J.J. Slevin 11.3 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Maxxum 11.8 FAIR 21 APR 10rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Tiernan Power Roche 11.2 5L 5th of 26 to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Gd /Sft 6/4Fav HR146 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 3 3/4L 2nd to Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 8rn hdl 2m 122yds Gd/Yld

Finished 2 3/4l behind Maxxum when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

3 CRAMBO (GB) (49) 8 11 10 (164)

O Sullivan Group Limited & Chris Giles T Fergal O’Brien, (IN GB)

B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd

Br B g Saddler Maker - Cardline (FR) (Martaline (GB))

J J J Burke F 1-981-5f (C,T) Star Rating HHH

CRAMBO (GB) 8 N.H. WINS €256,484.30

Jonathan Burke 11.10 (TS) fell in race won by Bob Olinger 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 13rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft

Jonathan Burke 11.8 (TS) 18L 5th of 6 to Gowel Road 11.2 CHELTENHAM 25 JAN hdl Grade 2 2m 7f 213yds Sft

Jonathan Burke 11.7 (TS) won hd 1 1/4L from Hiddenvalley Lake 11.7 and Beauport 11.7 ASCOT 21 DEC 24 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 97yds Gd /Sft

Fell having jumped the last when 40-1 in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) won by Bob Olinger in March on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time.

O Robcour

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Pat Kinsella

Br Ch g Sholokhov - Coming Home (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F f-132-71 Star Rating HHHH

HIDDENVALLEY LAKE 4 N.H. WINS €217,151.20  HANDICAP RATING 159

Darragh O’Keeffe 11.10 won 2 3/4L 2 1/2L from Strong Leader (GB) 11.10 and Jetara 11.3 AINTREE 5 APR 11rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd 7/4Fav HR154 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.8 20L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Rocky’s Diamond 11.3 GOW 23 JAN hdl Grade 2 3m 70yds Sft/Hvy

Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 hd 2nd to Crambo (GB) 11.7 ASCOT 21 DEC 24 10rn hdl Grade 1 3m 97yds Gd /Sft

A winner at 12-1 in the Grade 1 Ivy Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Strong Leader by 2 3/4l.

O Sean O’Driscoll T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B Mr Sean O’Driscoll Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Going For Home (Presenting (GB))

J J J Slevin F 3611-up Star Rating HHH HOME BY THE LEE 10 N.H. WINS €302,973.00

J. J. Slevin 11.10 (BK) p.u. in race won by Hiddenvalley Lake 11.10 AINTREE 5

J. J. Slevin 11.10 (BK) u.r in race won by Bob Olinger 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 13rn hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 15/8Fav HR155 J.J. Slevin 11.10 (BK) won 6L 3 1/4L from Bob Olinger 11.10 and Rocky’s

Pulled up 3 out when 5-1 in the Grade 1 Ivy Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f

last month on his latest outing.

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Cris Kelly

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Lady Conn (Whitmore’s Conn (USA)) J Phillip Enright F 47-61-52

6/1

HR143 P.T. Enright 11.7 9L 2nd to Thedevilscoachman 11.2 LEP 2 MAR 6rn hdl 2m 2f 72yds Yld 3/1 HR144 P.T. Enright 11.3 19L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Maxxum 11.3 NAV 9 FEB hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 180yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 P.T. Enright 11.10 won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Jigoro (FR) 11.10 and Karl Des Tourelles (FR) 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 24 5rn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

Beaten 9l by Thedevilscoachman when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a

over 2m 2f (yielding) in March.

Kiely T Declan Queally, Waterford B Patrick Cahalan Br B g Altruistic - Long Walk

(Presenting (GB)) J Shane Fitzgerald F 1513-14

ROCKY’S DIAMOND 3 N.H. WINS €46,905.00

Shane Fitzgerald 11.10 1 3/4L 8L 1/2L 4th to Bob Olinger 11.10

5/1 HR145 S. Fitzgerald 11.3 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Thedevilscoachman 11.3 and Franciscan Rock 11.3 GOW 23 JAN

66/1 HR130 S. Fitzgerald 11.10 6L 3 1/4L 3rd to Home By

WINTER FOG (IRE) (51)

O The Triple Lock Partnership

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Paddy O’Leary

Br B g Papal Bull (GB) - Banphrionsa (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

J Brian Hayes F 2332-33

Star Rating HH

WINTER FOG 5 N.H. WINS €87,025.00  HANDICAP RATING 148

Brian Hayes 11.10 9L 1 1/2L 3rd to Golden Ace (GB) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 7rn hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 28/1 HR150 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 6 1/2L 9L 3rd to State Man (FR) 11.12 LEP 2 FEB 5rn

66/1 HR150 B. Hayes 11.12 30L 2nd to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 24 6rn hdl

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Golden Ace beaten 11l at 150-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.

JETARA (IRE)

(26)

O G McGrath

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Gerard M McGrath

Br B f Walk In The Park - Jelan (Milan (GB))

J James Bowen F 153-143 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

JETARA 1 FLAT

€11,800.00 7 N.H. WINS €129,078.60 C HANDICAP RATING 146

Nico de Boinville 11.3 (CP) 2 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Hiddenvalley Lake 11.10 AINTREE 5 APR 11rn hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd

Sam Ewing 11.5 (CP) 7 1/2L 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 10rn

Gd /Sft James Bowen 11.6 (CP) won hd 7 1/2L from Kateira (GB) 11.6 and Wyenot (GB) 11.6 DONCASTER 25 JAN 6rn

Grade 2 3m 84yds Gd /Sft

Third of 11 behind Hiddenvalley Lake beaten 5l at 15-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Ivy Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good) last month.

C,T worn by No 3, No 4. CPiece worn by No 11. TStrap worn by No 1 Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Teahupoo (FR), 7/2 Hiddenvalley Lake, 6/1 Rocky’s Diamond, 10/1 Crambo (GB), Home By The Lee, 12/1 Asterion Forlonge (FR), 16/1 Jetara, 25/1 Winter Fog, 33/1 Colonel Mustard (FR), Franciscan Rock, 66/1 Meet And Greet 2024 - 1st Teahupoo (FR) 2nd Asterion Forlonge (FR) 3rd Home By The Lee (5 min. 56 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

TEAHUPOO can repeat last year’s victory. The Masked Marvel gelding is wonderfully consistent and despite losing his crown in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, he still ran a big race to finish second to Bob Olinger He is sure to turn up and give his running again and is the one to beat. Rocky’s Diamond ran a fine race to finish fourth at Cheltenham and he’s still only five. Declan Queally’s charge is open to further improvement and could be the danger Hiddenvalley Lake commands plenty of respect as well

WIN: TEAHUPOO

EACH-WAY: ROCKY’S DIAMOND

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 694 runners, 25%)

runs ASTERION FORLONGE & WINTER FOG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%)

runs ASTERION FORLONGE & WINTER FOG

Longest Traveller: FRANCISCAN ROCK trained by M F Morris, Tipperary, 98 miles.

DID YOU KNOW

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

6.35 The JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race of €17,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)

VALUE TO WINNER:

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

Two Miles and 94 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by JP & M Doyle)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate -Baron Noir

T Alan King, (IN GB)

B Shane Lawlor & Mary Butterﬁeld Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Scooping (Dylan Thomas)

J Mr R James (7) F 381-3

BARON NOIR 1 N.H. WIN €3,279.50

Tom Cannon 11.7 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Sober Glory 11.7 NEWBURY 8 FEB 11rn Bumper 2m 69yds Sft Tom Cannon 11.2 won nk 5L from Kingston Queen 10.9 and Tiptoptim 11.2 PLUMPTON 2 DEC 24 8rn Bumper 2m 1f 164yds Gd /Sft 10/1 Mr J.G. Murphy 11.2 38L 8th of 10 to Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.6 LIM 24 MAR 24 Bumper 2m 50yds Hvy

O I Madden T I Madden, Galway

B M Andrews Lewis Brooks

Br Gr g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Ashkiyra (FR) (Marju)

J Miss A B O’Connor F 60-0135BRAVE CROGHA (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €10,030.00 15/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 12.0 2 1/2L 5th of 6 to Meitheal 11.4 CK 13

13/2 Miss A.B. O’Connor 12.0 5 1/2L 5L 3rd to Murat 11.7 KILL 24 AUG 24 7rn Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 200/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 12.0 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Sporting Glance

B Mr Kevin McCarthy

Br B g Order of St George - Dani Salamanca (Presenting (GB))

J Miss J Townend F 1

DANI DONADONI 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 4/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 7L

O David Maxwell

T Gary & Josh Moore, (IN GB)

B M Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Linda Queen (FR) (Linda’s Lad (GB))

J Mr David Maxwell F 11-5

EL CAIROS (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €4,592.80

Mr David Maxwell 11.7 5L 5th of 17 to Bambino Fever 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Gd /Sft

Mr David Maxwell 10.13 won 6 1/2L 1 1/2L from Bobajob 11.2 and Wandering Ego 11.2 NEWBURY 7 NOV 24 6rn Bumper 2m 69yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 S Staples won nk 12L from I Ain’t Your Mate and Bay Of Silence CURRAGHMORE 20-APR-24

Finished 5l behind Bambino Fever when ﬁfth of 17 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

T Martin Brassil, Kildare

B China Horse Club International Ltd Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Summer Surprice (FR) (Le Havre)

J Mr D O’Connor F 41-5f- (TStrap)

GOLDINTHEMOUNTAINS (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 8/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) fell in race won by Workahead 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 24 17rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

Fell 3 out when 8-1 at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Workahead in December last year on his latest outing.

100/30 Mr P.A. King 11.9 (TS) 56L 5th of 10 to Wingmen 11.9 here 2 MAY 24 Bumper 2m 94yds Yld 10/1 Mr P.A. King 11.5 won 2L 3 1/2L from Mywayofthinkin 11.10 and Cantico 11.10 LEP 26 DEC 23 12rn Bumper 2m Yld 7 HE CAN’T

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Fairy Tale (FR) (Spanish Moon (USA))

J Mr J H Williamson (7) F 11-38

HE CAN’T DANCE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

Mr Harry Swan 11.7 8L 8th of 17 to Bambino Fever 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Gd /Sft

Beaten 8l behind Bambino Fever at 33-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.

3/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Colcannon 11.10 LEP 1 FEB 9rn Bumper 2m Sft 2/9Fav Mr H.C. Swan 12.0 won 3 1/2L 9 1/2L from Coyote Spirit 11.7 and Jolie Folie 11.0 NAV 7 DEC 24 7rn Bumper 2m Sft 8

O House Family Partnership

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, (IN GB)

B Miss Jackie O’Flynn

Br B g Milan (GB) - Glory Days (GER) (Tiger Hill)

J Mr S Connor (7) F 1-6

KILWAUGHTER 1 N.H WIN €6,180.70

Micheal Nolan 11.4 8L 6th of 15 to Green Splendour (GB) 11.4 AINTREE 5 APR Bumper 2m 209yds Gd 12/1 Mr S. Connor 11.7 won 3/4L 14L from Theﬂyingking 12.0 and Strong Link 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 24 14rn Bumper 2m 1f 53yds Gd/Yld

Finished 8l behind Green Splendour when sixth of 15 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good) last month.

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O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mme Karine Perreau

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Skarina (FR) (Dark Moondancer (GB)) J Mr H C Swan F 114-43

Third of 15 behind Green Splendour beaten 7l at 11-2 on his latest outing in the

Open NH Flat Race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good) last month.

O Tim O’Driscoll

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Chantal Herissay De Laitre

Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - As Tu Vu (FR) (Voix Du Nord (FR))

J Mr P W Mullins F 1-1

KSAR FATAL (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

Star Rating HHHHH

1/1Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 9L 6L from King’s Bucks (FR) 11.11 and Jack The Lad (GB) 11.7 GOW 8 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m 2f Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 R James won 5L 8L from Cardcounter and Old Comrades CURRAGHMORE 26-OCT-24 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

Won on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race when evens fav at Gowran Park over 2m 2f (soft) in March, beating King’s Bucks by 9l.

11 L’ EVANGELISTE (FR) (49) 5 12 0

O Preachers Syndicate

T E McNamara, Limerick

B M Xavier Leredde

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Fidelety (FR) (Villez (USA))

J Mr E P O’Brien (5) F f13-1

L’ EVANGELISTE (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00

Star Rating HH

4/1 Mr E.P O’Brien 11.9 won 1/2L 2nd to Fruit De Mer(disq) 11.7 LIM 13 MAR 12rn Bumper 2m 50yds Yld 7/4Fav Mr D. McGill 11.7 ns 11L 3rd to I Started A Joke 11.9 LIM 28 DEC 24 13rn Bumper 2m 2f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 3/1 J G Murphy won 2L 1 1/2L from Paddys Policy and Nseventeen QUAKERSTOWN 31-MAR-24 10r8f

Finished second but awarded race at Limerick over 2m, when 4-1 (yielding) in March, beating Fruit De Mer.

O Robin McNeilly & Mrs Dorothy McNeilly

T Robin McNeilly (R), Antrim

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Minoras Return (Bob’s Return)

J Mr P McNeilly (7) F (H,T)

Star Rating H

Half-brother to Ballymountain Boy, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 2m 5f, in a point to point race at 3m and in NH ﬂat race at 2m. Set a really stiff assignment on debut.

13 NED HILL (FR) (89)

O Stewart Andrew

T Fergal O’Brien, (IN GB)

B Ms Marie-Odile Deshayes

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Solvalla (FR) (Al Namix (FR))

J Mr F Maguire F 4 (TStrap)

NED HILL (FR)

Star Rating H

Jonathan Burke 11.7 (TS) 2L 2 1/2L hd 4th to Bay Empress 11.0 WETHERBY 1 FEB 9rn Bumper 2m Sft

Finished 5l behind Bay Empress when fourth of 9 at 9-4 on his racecourse debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in February.

14 POWERFUL PADDY (IRE)

O M Foley

T Alan McIntyre, Kilkenny

B Michael Foley

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Nairobi (Un Desperado (FR))

J Mr D Doyle (7) F 342

POWERFUL PADDY

Star Rating H

4/1 Mr D. O’Connor 12.0 7L 2nd to Dani Donadoni 12.0 LIM 1 APR 13rn Bumper 2m 3f Gd 9/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.9 9L 6L 12L 4th to Ksar Fatal (FR) 12.0 GOW 8 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m 2f Sft/Hvy 40/1 Cian Cullinan 11.7 2 1/4L hd 3rd to De Temps En Temps 12.0 FAIR 11 JAN 9rn Bumper 2m Yld/Sft

Beaten 7l by Dani Donadoni when second of 13 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Limerick over 2m 3f (good) last month.

H,T worn by No 12 TStrap worn by No 6, No 13. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Ksar Fatal (FR), 7/2 El Cairos (FR), 4/1 Dani Donadoni, 7/1 Goldinthemountains (FR), 11/1 He Can’t Dance, 14/1 Koktail Brut (FR), 16/1 Edward Sexton, 25/1 Kilwaughter, L’ Evangeliste (FR), Powerful Paddy, 33/1 Baron Noir, 66/1 Brave Crogha (FR), Dark Eagle, Ned Hill (FR) 2024 - 1st Wingmen 2nd Queensbury Boy 3rd The Passing Wife (GB) (4 min. 1.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

KSAR FATAL is still in the could be anything category. The Buck’s Boum gelding was well touted before this racecourse bow at Gowran Park in March and left a big impression with an easy nine-length success. He obviously faces a stiffer test now but is fancied to go well UK raider El Cairos commands respect after a fine run to finish fifth behind Bambino Fever in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham. He may be able to confirm form with He Can’t Dance, who was eighth that day. The latter’s trainer Gordon Elliott also saddles Koktail Brut for owners Gigginstown and he’s another to note

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 694 runners, 25%)

runs DANI DONADONI & KSAR FATAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%)

runs DANI DONADONI & KSAR FATAL

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs DANI DONADONI & KSAR FATAL today.

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FIRST RACE 2.30p.m. The Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Specialist Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 94 yards. €180 to enter, €20 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. Handicaps calculated 24th April. Weights raised by 1lb. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 3.05p.m. The Frontline Security Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Black Hills Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Frontline Security) 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 that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (150 = 11st 12lbs).

About 2 miles 75 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 24th April Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 3.40p.m. The Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Steeplechase of €40,000 (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600) Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800 A steeplechase for ﬁve years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases). About 4 miles 1 furlong 11 yards. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) 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 Point-To-Point Races). The IHRB have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certiﬁcates for the remainder of the 2024/2025 Point-To-Point Season. The IHRB have also suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle of €50,000 (Listed Race)

(Registered as the Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Conway Piling) 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 hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in hurdle races (145 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 110 yards. €450 to enter, €50 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. 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 24th April Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Close Brothers Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle of €40,000 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Shawiya Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Close Brothers and the Irish EBF (€7,000)) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600) Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 94 yards. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races or a hurdle race value €12,500 7lb extra. Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800 SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Barberstown Castle Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1)

(Registered as the Colliers Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle) 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 novice steeplechase for ﬁve years old and upwards. About 2 miles 75 yards. €750 to enter on April 9th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €12,500 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 6.00p.m. The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of €300,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Tipperkevin Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000) Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000 A hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 110 yards. €1 800 to enter on April 9th; €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €30,000 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000 SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 6.35p.m. The JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by JP & M Doyle) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325) Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 94 yards. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lbs.

Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or N.H. Flat race 7lb extra

Riders: Qualiﬁed Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €3500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350 SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE

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