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TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2026

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1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION) 2. SADDLE CLOTH 3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH 4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN 5. AGE 6. ST 7. LB 8. COLOUR OF HORSE B = BAY BR = BROWN CH = CHESTNUT GR = GREY RO = ROAN 9. SEX OF HORSE C = COLT F = FILLY G = GELDING H = HORSE M = MARE 10. SIRE (FATHER)

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242

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233

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104

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RACE

1.35 The William Hill Challenge Series 3-Y-O Hurdle of €14,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Two Miles and 46 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €8246; SECOND: €2800; THIRD: €1400; FOURTH: €700; FIFTH: €420; SIXTH: €280 NO

HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

BELL EX TOO (IRE) (32)

3-11-4

O Gillian Cody T R P Cody, Kilkenny J Paddy Cody (7) F 657691 B R Cody Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Nudge The Judge (Excelebration)

Star Rating HHH

BELL EX TOO 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00 2/1Fav Paddy Cody 10.9 won nk 1 1/2L from Neon Eyes 10.0 and Step By Step 11.0 BAL 11 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 215yds Gd/Yld 66/1 HR70 Adam Caffrey 9.3 21L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Vantage Code 9.2 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 6f 14yds Yld/Sft 5/1 HR72 Ben Coen 9.12 11L last of 6 to Themis 10.0 LIM 11 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f 65yds Gd Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1fav at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (good - yielding) last month, beating Neon Eyes by a neck.

DANNY POWER (IRE) (23) O M A Ryan T John Queally, Waterford F 1

J Mark Walsh B Michael Ryan Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Minnie Dahill (Finsceal Fior)

3-11-4

Star Rating HHHH

DANNY POWER 1 N.H. WIN €8,835.00 3/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.12 won 8 1/2L 1 3/4L from Chairmanforlife (FR) 10.13 and Minella Buoy (GB) 10.12 LIST 20 SEP 11rn hdl 2m Gd Dam won over hurdles at 2m and on the ﬂat at 2m 1f. A winner at 3-1 in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Chairmanforlife by 9l.

CONTADOR (GB) (114)

O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Jack Kennedy F 52 B Juddmonte Br B g Kingman (GB) - Ventoux (GB) (Galileo)

3-10-12

Star Rating HHH

CONTADOR (GB) M. Barzalona 9.3 (TS) 1L 2nd to Set Apart (GB) 9.3 LYON-PARILLY 21 JUN 7rn mdn 1m 4f Gd /Sft M. Velon 9.0 4 1/4L 5th of 9 to Now For Glory (GER) 9.3 COMPIEGNE 25 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd /Sft Beaten 1l by Set Apart when second of 7 at 4-5fav on his latest outing at Lyon-Parilly over 1m 4f (good to soft) in June. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with F Henri Graffard in France.

DUNMORE (IRE) (23)

O Dunmore Partnership T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny J Danny Mullins F 87 B Ecurie de Meautry & Petra Bloodstock Br Gr g Palace Pier (GB) - Alpine Snow (Verglas)

3-10-12

Star Rating H

DUNMORE 18/1 Danny Mullins 10.12 26L 7th of 11 to Danny Power 10.12 LIST 20 SEP hdl 2m Gd 80/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 20L last of 8 to Cannes 9.8 LEP 10 MAY mdn 1m 4f Gd Well beaten at 18-1 behind Danny Power when seventh of 11 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good) last month.

KENOUGH (FR) (17) O H O S Syndicate T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny F 54

J J J Slevin B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Br Ch g Kendargent (FR) - Stracy (FR) (Motivator (GB))

3-10-12

Star Rating HHHHH

KENOUGH (FR) 5/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Come What May 9.8 CUR 26 SEP 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld 6/1Fav J.M. Sheridan 9.5 10L 5th of 23 to Victory Tip 9.5 CUR 15 MAR mdn 1m Hvy Finished 6l behind Come What May when fourth of 18 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month.

MAHZUZ (IRE) (197)

3-10-12

O Padraig Roche

T Padraig Roche, Kildare J Aidan Kelly F 0 B Ambrose Madden Br B g King of Change (GB) - Ask Not (GB) (Invincible Spirit)

Star Rating H

MAHZUZ 80/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 32L 12th of 13 to Sir Benji 9.8 NAV 30 MAR mdn 1m 2f Hvy Dam unraced. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Sir Benji when 12th of 13 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 1m 2f (heavy) in March.

PALACE TYNE (IRE) (16)

O Padraig Roche T Padraig Roche, Kildare J Peter Smithers (5) F 0093-00 B Natalma Bloodstock Br B g Palace Pier (GB) - Crystal Starlet (GB) (Frankel (GB))

3-10-12

Star Rating H

PALACE TYNE 40/1 HR57 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.12 67L last of 18 to Fianna 11.3 CUR 27 SEP Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 9/1 HR61 Chris Hayes 9.4 (CP) 22L 12th of 13 to Servare (USA) 9.2 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 2f Hvy 15/2 HR63 Jamie Powell 8.6 (CP) 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to My Corbett Court 9.7 NAV 28 AUG 25 9rn mdn 1m 20yds Yld Well beaten at 40-1 behind Fianna when last of 18 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (heavy) last month.

SEA OF DUBKA (IRE) (54)

3-10-11

O Anthony Head & Stephen E McCarthy & Mrs Paul Shanahan T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 834511 Star Rating HHHH B Lynch Bages Ltd Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Dubka (GB) (Dubawi) SEA OF DUBKA 1 FLAT WIN €7,068.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00 5/4Fav Darragh O’Keeffe 10.7 won 16L 4 1/2L from Minella Buoy (GB) 11.0 and Misty Cove 10.7 KILL 20 AUG 11rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd 3/1 HR61 Colin Keane 9.9 won 3 1/2L 3/4L from Augusta Rock 8.13 and Glen Echo 9.8 DRYL 17 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 2min 47.5sec 4/1 HR62 Billy Lee 9.4 12L 5th of 13 to Adel (GER) 9.12 ROS 18 MAY hcp 1m 4f 17yds Yld Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 5-4fav at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) in August, beating Minella Buoy by 16l.

JULIE’S MOON (IRE) (13)

O Three Hares Racing Syndicate T Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny J John Shinnick F 65 B D Mullins & P Mullins Br B f Sea Moon (GB) - Dani Theatre (King’s Theatre)

3-10-5

Star Rating HH

JULIE’S MOON 33/1 Luke McAteer 9.3 28L 5th of 8 to Solness (FR) 10.1 BELW 30 SEP mdn 1m 4f 110yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 John Shinnick 10.5 25L 6th of 11 to Danny Power 10.12 LIST 20 SEP hdl 2m Gd Well beaten at 33-1 behind Danny Power when sixth of 11 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good) last month.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Sea Of Dubka, 9/4 Danny Power, 3/1 Contador (GB), 6/1 Kenough (FR), 8/1 Bell Ex Too, 33/1 Julie’s Moon, 50/1 Dunmore, Palace Tyne, 66/1 Mahzuz 2025 - 1st Secret Force 2nd Hopes Are High 3rd Adrienne (4 min. 6.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY KENOUGH is probably the pick of these from the Flat and showed definite promise on both outings at the Curragh. The Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding ran on the opening day of the turf season and was absent until again finishing well when fourth over 1m2f last month. Danny Power scored in fine style on debut at Listowel last month and could be the main threat, while Sea Of Dubka is another to consider.

WIN: KENOUGH

EACH-WAY: DANNY POWER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (101 wins from 787 runners, 13%) runs CONTADOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (13 wins from 62 runners, 21%) runs KENOUGH Fancy That: R P Cody won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs BELL EX TOO today. G Elliott won this race in 2018, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs CONTADOR today. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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RACE

2.10 The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €12,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenger Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Two Miles and 46 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €7068; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240 NO

HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

SONNY MAY (IRE) (152)

9-11-12

O Denis Hickey T Denis Hickey (R), Wexford J Mr J J Berry (7) F f09-p09 (TStrap) B Mrs L Hickey Br Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Wouldnt Doubt Ya (Oscar)

Star Rating H

SONNY MAY 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 110 40/1 HR113 Sean O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) 33L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Chanceawetmorning 10.12 CLON 14 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 159yds Gd/Yld 100/1 HR116 Sean O’Keeffe 11.8 (TS) 52L 15th of 19fn, 24rn to Avalo 11.4 here 1 MAY hcp hdl 2m 45yds Yld 33/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by I Am Lorenzo 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN 11rn beg.ch 2m 55yds Sft Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Chanceawetmorning when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in May.

PAVILION END (GB) (25) O Michael L Keating T Charles O’Brien, Kildare F 002339

J Mark Walsh B Overbury Stallions & Conduit Farm Stud Br Ch g Jack Hobbs (GB) - Munstead Star (GB) (Sir Percy (GB))

6-11-6

Star Rating HHH

PAVILION END (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,490.00 — HANDICAP RATING 104 11/4Fav HR74 Sam Coen 9.8 10L 9th of 10 to Kilcrea Rock 9.7 DUN 18 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 11/1 HR75 Declan McDonogh 9.9 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Ben Hur 9.8 LEP 20 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 22/1 HR75 Declan McDonogh 9.9 hd 1/2L 3rd to Diamond Exchange 9.13 NAAS 3 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd Unplaced in all seven NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Royal Gladiator when 11th of 21 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) in March.

SOMERSBY ROOST (IRE) (53)

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin J James Duggan (7) F 301pp0 (TStrap) B Thomas Farren Br B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Trabrega Bay (Oscar)

6-11-6

Star Rating HH

SOMERSBY ROOST 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00 — HANDICAP RATING 104 14/1 HR106 Phillip Enright 11.8 (TS) 65L last of 12fn, 15rn to Bhean Saibhre 11.2 KILB 21 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd 9/2 HR107 Phillip Enright 11.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Arctic Flame 11.12 CK 10 JUL 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 5/1 HR108 Phillip Enright 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Embrace The Day 10.6 LIST 30 MAY 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 100yds Yld Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good and yielding ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Bhean Saibhre when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) in August.

ZUZUKEL (FR) (178) O S M Ross T A J Martin, Meath F 0562-f9

J Daniel King (TStrap) B Wertheimer Et Frere Br B g Frankel (GB) - Lady Zuzu (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

6-11-6

Star Rating HH

ZUZUKEL (FR) — HANDICAP RATING 104 12/1 HR106 Daniel King 11.4 (H) (TS) 30L 9th of 11fn, 16rn to Two Pair 10.11 BELW 18 APR mdn hdl 2m 1f 30yds Yld 6/1 HR107 Daniel King 11.1 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Jony R 11.12 DRYL 20 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft 12/1 HR103 Daniel King 11.2 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Powerful 11.12 here 13 NOV 25 8rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy Placed in a hurdle race from nine NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Two Pair when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (yielding) in April. Was also engaged to run at Roscommon on Monday.

BEYOND FORGIVENESS (IRE) (23) O W F Treacy T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary F p-646 (TStrap)

J Cian Quirke B William Treacy Br B g Libertarian (GB) - Beyond Belief (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

5-11-5

Star Rating HHHH

BEYOND FORGIVENESS — HANDICAP RATING 103 100/1 Cian Quirke 11.12 24L 6th of 13fn, 16rn to Run Ted Run 11.12 LIST 20 SEP mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd 40/1 Richard Condon 11.10 1/2L 2 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Colliers Quay 11.8 BAL 24 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 44yds Gd 150/1 Peter Smithers 11.8 50L 6th of 13fn, 18rn to Livio (FR) 11.8 CK 3 AUG mdn hdl 2m 2f Gd Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Run Ted Run when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 6f (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time.

CHANTILLY WINGS (IRE) (25)

5-11-4

O John M Lynch

T Cian Collins, Meath J Carl Millar (5) F 45-2343 (TStrap) B Ms M Kavanagh Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Conors Yeats (Yeats)

Star Rating HHHH

CHANTILLY WINGS — HANDICAP RATING 102 9/1 HR103 Jordan Gainford 11.5 (TS) 2L 15L 3rd to Calm Flight Ahead 10.4 DWNP 18 SEP 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 11/4 HR104 Joshua Halford 10.11 (TS) 3 3/4L 4L 4 1/2L 4th to Thesilverbridle 10.11 BELW 26 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 7/2 HR104 Carl Millar 10.13 (TS) 3 1/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Clay Pigeons 11.12 ROS 4 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft Placed in four hurdle races from ten starts. Third of 10 behind Calm Flight Ahead beaten 17l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) last month.

HOUNDSWORTH (IRE) (50)

O Ciaran J Grogan T Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo J Donagh Meyler F 176542 (TStrap) B The Melodic Motion Partnership Br B g Kameko (USA) - Melodic Motion (Nathaniel)

4-11-2

Star Rating HHH

HOUNDSWORTH 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 101 15/2 HR101 Alan King 10.0 (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Ocean Murphy (GB) 10.4 BAL 24 AUG 5rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 44yds Gd 20/1 HR101 Alan King 10.7 (TS) 1L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Koeur A Prendre (FR) 10.10 BAL 10 AUG 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 109yds Gd 9/2 HR102 Phillip Enright 11.7 (TS) 18L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Max Meridius 10.8 BAL 21 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Ocean Murphy when second of 5 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (good) in August.

SILLY MONGOOSE (IRE) (12)

5-11-2

O He Aint Heavy Syndicate T Patrick T Foley, Carlow F 051073 (TStrap)

J Alex Harvey Star Rating HHHHH B Brendan & Brian Moore Br Ch g Decorated Knight (GB) - Remal Dubai (USA) (Hard Spun (USA)) SILLY MONGOOSE 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00 — HANDICAP RATING 100 18/1 HR100 Alex Harvey 11.2 (TS) 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Dairy Force 11.2 CLON 1 OCT 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 166yds Gd 22/1 HR102 Alex Harvey 11.4 (H) (TS) 61L last of 7fn, 10rn to In For The Night 11.4 KILB 24 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd 12/1 HR103 Simon Torrens 11.5 (H) 54L last of 11 to Eastmore (GB) 11.4 LIM 2 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Third of 12 behind Dairy Force beaten 4 1/2l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.

COMETOTHINKOFIT (IRE) (129)

O All Rogues Have Friends Syndicate T Padraig Roche, Kildare J Peter Smithers (5) F 0068 B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B g Walk In The Park - Vision Du Puy (FR) (Vision d’Etat (FR))

4-10-7

Star Rating HH

COMETOTHINKOFIT — HANDICAP RATING 92 150/1 Peter Smithers 11.0 38L 8th of 23fn, 24rn to Lizzie Twigg 11.5 here 6 JUN mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 250/1 Peter Smithers 11.0 88L last of 6fn, 8rn to Porcupine Bank 11.7 here 13 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 250/1 Peter Smithers 10.11 14th of 16fn, 25rn to Midnight Jet 11.12 FAIR 4 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Lizzie Twigg when eighth of 24 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (good - yielding) in June.

BUILD A BRIDGE (IRE) (225)

O So Be It Syndicate T Rory Anthony Devine, Carlow J Danny Mullins F 4405-50 B Ms Cora Cronin Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Clara Bel La (Accordion)

5-10-6

Star Rating HH

BUILD A BRIDGE — HANDICAP RATING 90 14/1 HR93 Harry Sexton 10.3 (H) 21L 11th of 16fn, 18rn to Dee’s Lady (GB) 11.11 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 72yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR96 Harry Sexton 11.3 (H) 43L 5th of 10 to Kobalt St Georges (FR) 11.4 here 26 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Hvy 18/1 HR97 Harry Sexton 11.11 (H) 16L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 here 31 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 105yds Yld Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Dee’s Lady when 11th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (soft - heavy) in March. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Adrian Sexton.

ARCTIC PIPER (IRE) (11)

7-10-0

O R Donohoe

T R Donohoe, Kilkenny J Michael Kenneally (5) F 8-pf909 B Edward Kearney Ltd Br B f Walk In The Park - Arctic Lady (GER) (Soldier Hollow (GB))

Star Rating H

ARCTIC PIPER — HANDICAP RATING 84 9/1 HR87 Danny Mullins 11.1 30L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to The Ducks Walk 10.5 GOW 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 66/1 HR90 R. Deegan 10.10 19L 11th of 20 to Inthenickoftime 11.9 GAL 7 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 160yds Yld 40/1 HR92 John Shinnick 11.10 22L 9th of 14fn, 16rn to The Cobblers Wife 10.0 TRAM 13 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Gd Placed in a NH ﬂat race from 17 starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind The Ducks Walk when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

KINGSTON SILVER (IRE) (20)

O Mrs Sarah Ann O’Hanlon T W J Lanigan, Laois J Philip Donovan F 090 B Seosamh Murphy Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - In A Rush (Hernando (FR))

5-10-0

Star Rating H

KINGSTON SILVER — HANDICAP RATING 82 300/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 72L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Love Me Tender (GER) 11.10 LIST 23 SEP mdn hdl 2m Gd 150/1 R. Deegan 11.12 39L 9th of 11 to Not In A Hurry 11.10 KILB 3 SEP mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 66/1 Danny Mullins 11.4 75L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Rosenborg (FR) 10.11 WEX 7 AUG mdn hdl 2m 180yds Gd Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Love Me Tender when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good) last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap.

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8. Long Handicap - Kingston Silver 9-12(138) Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Houndsworth, 7/2 Silly Mongoose, 4/1 Zuzukel (FR), 6/1 Pavilion End (GB), 7/1 Chantilly Wings, 12/1 Beyond Forgiveness, 14/1 Cometothinkoﬁt, 20/1 Somersby Roost, 25/1 Build A Bridge, Arctic Piper, 33/1 Sonny May, Kingston Silver 2025 - 1st The Truant 2nd Eastmore (GB) 3rd Kotkito Bello (FR) (4 min. 1.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY SILLY MONGOOSE won a Kilbeggan maiden in June and was placed in a Clonmel handicap most recently. That race has already thrown up a couple of subsequent winners, and the Pat Foley-trained gelding may prove difﬁcult to beat. Chantilly Wings has shown plenty of promise in maiden hurdles and was again placed when switched to handicap company at Downpatrick last month. Beyond Forgiveness probably found 2m6f too far at Listowel last time and is a threat on handicap debut, while Pavilion End is another to consider.

WIN: SILLY MONGOOSE

EACH-WAY: CHANTILLY WINGS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): P Roche (7 wins from 92 runners, 8%) runs COMETOTHINKOFIT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D H Kelly (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs BEYOND FORGIVENESS Longest Traveller: HOUNDSWORTH trained by M Mcniff, Sligo, 125 miles.

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2.45 The William Hill Challenge Series Hurdle of €18,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 95 Yards

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BUDDY ONE (IRE) (36)

Start

AGE-ST-LB

O E Lynch & T C Quinn & John J McGrath T Paul John Gilligan, Galway J Danny Gilligan F p-40783 (CPiece) B Martin Cullinane Br B g Sans Frontieres - May’s Magic (Bob’s Return)

9-11-0

Star Rating HHHHH

BUDDY ONE 1 FLAT WIN €6,490.00 4 N.H. WINS €47,333.20 — HANDICAP RATING 139 7/1 HR142 Danny Gilligan 11.0 (CP) 6L 3/4L 3rd to Paul’s Dream 10.2 GAL 7 SEP 8rn hdl 2m 5f 129yds Yld 22/1 HR140 Sean Flanagan 10.13 (CP) 11L 8th of 18fn, 22rn to King Alexander 10.13 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd 40/1 HR82 Rory Cleary 9.8 11L 7th of 8 to Tounsivator (FR) 9.8 FAIR 8 JUL 1m 5f 200yds Gd He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Paul’s Dream beaten 7l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.

INTENSE APPROACH (GB) (58)

O Ms Caroline Ahearn T John C McConnell, Meath J Conor Smithers (7) F 50506p (CPiece) B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Br Ch g Jack Hobbs (GB) - Intense Tango (GB) (Mastercraftsman)

7-11-0

Star Rating HH

INTENSE APPROACH (GB) 8 N.H. WINS €91,479.20 — HANDICAP RATING 126 11/2 HR122 Alex Harvey 12.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by A Snow White Park 10.8 TRAM 16 AUG 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Gd 10/1 HR123 Alex Harvey 11.5 (BK) 8 1/2L 6th of 8 to Rexem 10.11 KILB 8 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 40yds Gd 16/1 HR127 Alex Harvey 10.13 (BK) 46L 13th of 14fn, 20rn to Kings Hill 10.13 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd Has won four hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Pulled up when 11-2 at Tramore over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by A Snow White Park in August on his latest outing.

SAMUI (GB) (10)

O Allan Snow T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Jack Kennedy F 22-4253 (C,T) B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance (GB) (Galileo)

7-11-0

Star Rating HHHH

SAMUI (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €16,225.00 4 N.H. WINS €57,230.00 — HANDICAP RATING 130 50/1 HR131 Danny Gilligan 11.2 (CP) (TS) 8 1/2L 3L 3rd to El Cairos (FR) 11.2 GOW 3 OCT 5rn hdl Listed 2m 60yds Gd/Yld 13/2 HR131 Kevin Healy 10.7 (CP) (TS) 13L 5th of 8 to Paul’s Dream 10.2 GAL 7 SEP hdl 2m 5f 129yds Yld 3/1 Josh Williamson 10.11 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Reverend Hubert 11.10 DRYL 28 AUG 6rn hdl 3m Gd He has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 5 behind El Cairos beaten 12l at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

SANDOR CLEGANE (IRE) (157)

O Browne & Coffey Families T Paul Nolan, Wexford J Ross Berry (7) F 760-013 (TStrap) B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Betty Roe (Vinnie Roe)

9-11-0

Star Rating HHHH

SANDOR CLEGANE 4 N.H. WINS €72,557.00 C 9/4 HR133 Sean O’Keeffe 11.10 (CP) (TS) 9L 6L 3rd to Butch Cassidy 11.4 KILL 9 MAY 5rn nov.ch 2m 7f Gd/Yld 11/10Fav HR133 Eoin Staples 11.7 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Meet And Greet 11.12 and Astley 11.12 DRYL 12 APR 6rn beg.ch 2m 4f 88yds Gd Mr Jack Hendrick 11.4 (CP) 13L 10th of 23 to Ask Brewster 10.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse (0-145)3m 2f 70yds Gd He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Third of 5 behind Butch Cassidy beaten 15l at 9-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in May.

SENECIA (IRE) (10)

O Laurence V Halley T Vincent Laurence Halley, Waterford J Phillip Enright F 3-p1u5p (Blinkers) B Aidan M Goldrick Br B g Ask (GB) - Fennis Moll (Presenting (GB))

9-11-0

Star Rating HHH

SENECIA 5 N.H. WINS €95,525.00 — HANDICAP RATING 134 6/1 HR150 Phillip Enright 11.8 (BK) p.u. in race won by Fleur In The Park 11.12 GOW 3 OCT 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR152 Phillip Enright 11.12 (BK) 18L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Jalila Moriviere (FR) 10.8 KILL 22 AUG Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 180yds Gd 100/1 HR153 Mr J.C. Barry 11.12 (BK) u.r. in race won by King Alexander 10.13 GAL 29 JUL 22rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Pulled up in the Grade 2 Danoli Chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good - yielding) won by Fleur In The Park earlier this month.

Blinkers worn by No. 5. C,T worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Buddy One, 3/1 Senecia, 5/1 Sandor Clegane, 6/1 Samui (GB), 8/1 Intense Approach (GB) 2025 - 1st Glen Kiln 2nd Busselton (FR) 3rd Smooth Tom (4 min. 42.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY BUDDY ONE held a career-high rating of 155 over hurdles and he may have been found a good opportunity to record a sixth win under all codes. The selection was far from disgraced in the Galway Plate this summer and had Samui behind when third over hurdles at the same venue last month. Sandor Clegane should not be underestimated back over timber, while Senecia is also worthy of consideration.

WIN: BUDDY ONE

EACH-WAY: SANDOR CLEGAN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (101 wins from 787 runners, 13%) runs SAMUI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs SAMUI Longest Traveller: BUDDY ONE trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.

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RACE

3.20 The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 95 Yards (Generously sponsored by William Hill) VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €8835; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300

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HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

DONNIE DEVITO (IRE) (50)

O T J Ward T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare J Shane O’Callaghan (3) F 323-375 (C,T) B E Motherway, Warrenstown & Drumlin Br Br g Sholokhov - Paciﬁc Pearl (Westerner (GB))

7-11-12

Star Rating HHH

DONNIE DEVITO 2 N.H. WINS €20,355.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 120 4/1 HR120 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (TS) 20L 5th of 7 to Rusty Harkness (GB) 11.12 BAL 24 AUG beg.ch 2m 7f 73yds Gd 11/1 HR123 Shane Markey 10.2 (TS) 21L 7th of 14fn, 20rn to Kings Hill 10.13 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd 6/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (TS) 5 1/2L nk 3rd to Pinot Gris 11.12 WEX 3 JUL 11rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Rusty Harkness when ﬁfth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Ballinrobe over 2m 7f (good) in August.

MILAN FORTH (IRE) (15)

O Patrick J Whyte T Simon Cavanagh, Westmeath J Kevin Healy (7) F 243782 (TStrap) B Charlie Harnett Br B g Milan (GB) - Shuil Forth (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

7-11-11

Star Rating HHH

MILAN FORTH 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 — HANDICAP RATING 119 15/2 HR116 Kevin Healy 11.4 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Smallcraftwarning 10.7 ROS 28 SEP 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 25yds Gd/Yld 50/1 Kevin Sexton 11.0 26L last of 8 to Paul’s Dream 10.2 GAL 7 SEP hdl 2m 5f 129yds Yld 12/1 Kevin Healy 11.2 (TS) 31L 7th of 8 to Lizzie Twigg 11.2 GAL 28 JUL nov.hdl Listed 2m 110yds Gd Winner of three chases and three point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Smallcraftwarning when second of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 3m (good - yielding) last month.

SLANE HILL (IRE) (11)

O Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare J Sean Flanagan F 3345-07 (Blinkers) B Mr K Bolger Br B g Shantou (USA) - Slaney Lady (King’s Theatre)

9-11-11

Star Rating HH

SLANE HILL 3 N.H. WINS €22,420.00 — HANDICAP RATING 119 16/1 HR120 Sean Flanagan 11.12 (BK) 19L 7th of 14 to Nelson Muntz 11.5 GOW 2 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd 33/1 HR123 Mr F. Maguire 10.10 (BK) 41L 11th of 12fn, 15rn to Fierce Handay 10.8 FAIR 6 APR hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft 85/40Fav HR120 Sean Flanagan 11.2 (BK) 47L last of 5fn, 8rn to My Gaffer 10.13 KILB 9 AUG 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 38yds Gd/Yld He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Nelson Muntz at 16-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

ARCTIC FLAME (IRE) (11)

6-11-7

O Miss S Foley T Patrick T Foley, Carlow J Simon Torrens F 5216p4 (C,T) B Edward Kearney Ltd Br B f Walk In The Park - Arctic Lady (GER) (Soldier Hollow (GB))

Star Rating HHH

ARCTIC FLAME 2 N.H. WINS €12,968.00 — HANDICAP RATING 115 7/1 HR115 Simon Torrens 11.7 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 3 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Nelson Muntz 11.5 GOW 2 OCT 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd 15/2 HR115 Simon Torrens 11.1 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Elusive Ogie 10.12 BELW 26 AUG 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 11/1 HR116 Simon Torrens 11.12 (CP) (TS) 8 3/4L 6th of 11 to Gino Bella 10.12 CK 3 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Nelson Muntz when fourth of 14 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

KILLOWEN HOUSE (IRE) (19)

O Patrick J Moore T Paul John Gilligan, Galway J Danny Gilligan F 373427 B M Conaghan Br B g Yeats - The Last Bank (Phardante (FR))

6-11-4

Star Rating HH

KILLOWEN HOUSE — HANDICAP RATING 112 10/1 HR113 Danny Gilligan 11.5 11L 7th of 12fn, 15rn to Mart Lane 11.0 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 170yds Gd 11/2 HR111 Jack Gilligan 11.2 1/2L 2nd to Down Around 10.7 BAL 10 AUG 7rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 194yds Gd 40/1 HR104 Jack Gilligan 11.7 1/2L 2 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Mr Hollywood 11.12 GAL 29 JUL 20rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Mart Lane at 10-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good) last month.

GOLDEN TEMPLE (IRE) (18)

6-11-2

O Spice Of Life Partnership

T Noel Meade, Meath J Sam Ewing F 412p98 (CPiece) B Helen Smith & Sally Mullen Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Miss Sally (Danetime)

Star Rating HHH

GOLDEN TEMPLE 1 FLAT WIN €23,600.00 3 N.H. WINS €24,175.00 — HANDICAP RATING 110 16/1 HR107 Sam Ewing 11.9 (BK) 17L 8th of 11fn, 14rn to Potters Pal (FR) 10.6 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 3f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR71 Gary Carroll 9.5 (BK) (TS) 19L 9th of 13 to Boxing Great 9.8 DRYL 4 SEP Ext hcp 2m 2f 141yds Gd 4/1Fav HR107 Sam Ewing 11.9 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Jukebox Johnny 11.4 GAL 2 AUG 18rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Potters Pal at 16-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME (IRE) (25) O Claire Wylie & Mark McGuckin T John C McConnell, Meath F 8u044p (B,T)

J Alex Harvey B David Moran Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Thedoublede (Deploy)

7-11-0

Star Rating H

HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 — HANDICAP RATING 108 28/1 HR110 Alex Harvey 11.12 p.u. in race won by Anodandawink 11.6 DWNP 18 SEP 15rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 110yds Gd 11/2 HR112 Joshua Halford 9.13 (BK) (TS) 8L 1 1/4L 11L 4th to Rocky’s Howya 10.7 BELW 26 AUG 13rn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 7/1 HR115 Josh Williamson 10.1 (BK) (TS) 2 1/4L 3L 1L 4th to Oh So Charming (GB) 9.13 SLGO 6 AUG 8rn hdl 2m 1f 193yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (good) in a chase won by Anodandawink last month on his latest outing.

GETAWAY CHARLIE (IRE) (11)

O Mrs Claire Doyle T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary J Mr D Doyle (5) F 004015 (CPiece) B Mr Frank Doyle Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chermesina (Be My Native (USA))

10-10-13

Star Rating HHH

GETAWAY CHARLIE 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 107 7/2Fav HR106 Mr D. Doyle 12.1 (CP) 2 1/4L 5th of 20 to At The Wings 10.5 GOW 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 28/1 HR99 Mr D. Doyle 11.6 (CP) won 4 1/2L 7L from Let Him B 11.9 and Duce Bigalow 11.3 ROS 28 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 48yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR102 Mr D. Doyle 10.11 (CP) 55L 12th of 15 to She’ll Be Kept 11.3 ROS 4 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 210yds Yld/Sft Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind At The Wings when ﬁfth of 20 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

LABONDANCE (FR) (23)

O Donal O’Connor T Emmet Mullins, Carlow J Donagh Meyler F 583f-44 (C,T) B M Adrien Lacombe & M Soaig Guerin Br Ch f Bande - Bise De Mer (FR) (Vendangeur)

5-10-11

Star Rating HHHH

LABONDANCE (FR) — HANDICAP RATING 105 14/1 Donagh Meyler 11.5 (TS) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 19L 4th to Run Ted Run 11.12 LIST 20 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd 2/1 Donagh Meyler 10.13 (TS) 1 1/4L 6 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Amina (GER) 10.13 BAL 24 AUG 12rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 61yds Gd J. Charron 10.12 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by Legende Allen (FR) 9.7 COMPIEGNE 11 NOV 25 8rn chse 2m 3f 110yds Sft /Hvy Placed in two chases from nine starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Run Ted Run when fourth of 16 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 6f (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time.

LATOPIX (FR) (24)

O J Allday T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 38-22p4 (B,T) B M Brunno Thierry & E A R L Haras Du Bosquet Br Gr f Beaumec De Houelle (FR) - Manitopix (FR) (Policy Maker)

5-10-10

Star Rating HHH

LATOPIX (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €8,250.00 — HANDICAP RATING 104 16/1 HR105 Ms P.R. Briselden 11.2 (BK) (TS) 3/4L 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to Can Happen 11.11 NAV 19 SEP 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f Gd 5/1 HR105 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 p.u. in race won by Moonlight Paradise 10.4 TRAM 14 AUG 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f Gd 11/4 HR106 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 20L 2nd to Siege Of Carthage 11.12 LIM 2 JUL 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 1m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Can Happen when fourth of 15 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 5f (good) last month.

ACCUSTOMED (IRE) (24)

6-10-8

O Leonard Kinsella

T E D Delany, Meath J Jordan Gainford F 2p0517 B Rathbarry Stud Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Solita (King’s Theatre)

Star Rating HH

ACCUSTOMED 1 N.H. WIN €8,835.00 — HANDICAP RATING 102 11/1 HR102 Eoghan Finegan 10.3 14L 7th of 13 to Bells Grove 11.8 NAV 19 SEP Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 165yds Gd 9/2Fav HR97 Daniel King 10.3 (CP) won 3/4L 1/2L from Burning Ability 11.7 and Jisco Du Brem (FR) 10.12 BELW 4 JUL 15rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 116yds Gd 4/1 HR99 Harry Sexton 9.12 9 1/4L 5th of 10fn, 13rn to Smackwater Jack 9.7 here 7 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 116yds Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 15l behind Bells Grove at 11-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good) last month.

LORD FFRENCH (IRE) (18)

O Mark Byrne T S Curling, Tipperary J Miss N Lockhead Anderson (7) F 6-86747 B Thistletown Stud Br Br g Harzand - Cockney Wren (GB) (Cockney Rebel)

6-10-8

Star Rating HH

LORD FFRENCH 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 102 6/1 HR104 Miss N. Lockhead Anderson 11.1 (CP) (TS) 14L 7th of 11fn, 14rn to Costanuci 10.10 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 125yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR106 Phillip Enright 10.1 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 4th to Autumn Twist 11.7 KILL 20 AUG 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd 14/1 HR107 Phillip Enright 11.9 (CP) 13L 7th of 18fn, 19rn to Mighty Berkshire 11.6 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten 15l behind Costanuci at 6-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

WARMER DAYS AHEAD (FR) (40) 7-10-7

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin J Phillip Enright F 36-89p1 (V,T) B M Jacques Herold Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Ashkelon (GER) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Star Rating HHH

WARMER DAYS AHEAD (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €13,263.00 — HANDICAP RATING 101 11/1 HR95 Phillip Enright 10.11 (V) (TS) won 1 1/2L 6L from Blue Reed (FR) 10.12 and Bobby Kirova (GB) 10.6 KILB 3 SEP 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR95 Phillip Enright 11.9 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Mastermind 10.0 DRYL 12 APR 15rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 2f 50yds Gd 10/1 HR97 James Duggan 11.4 (BK) (TS) 24L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Let’s Go Mans (FR) 11.3 NAAS 4 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 180yds Sft/Hvy Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft ground. A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Blue Reed by 1 1/2l.

SMACKWATER JACK (IRE) (8) O Jules Sigler T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath F 132991

J Daniel King B James Gill Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Malachy’s Attic (Old Vic)

12-10-5

Star Rating HHHH

SMACKWATER JACK 4 N.H. WINS €27,218.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 99 10/1 HR94 Danny Gilligan 11.0 won 1/2L 4 1/4L from Mickey Cohen 10.12 and Broken Ice 10.10 FAIR 5 OCT 13rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 20/1 HR96 Ricky Doyle 10.12 23L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 10.11 KILB 3 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR96 Ethan O’Sullivan 10.5 27L 9th of 15 to She’ll Be Kept 11.3 ROS 4 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 210yds Yld/Sft He has won four hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Mickey Cohen by 1/2l.

PILGRIMS WALK (IRE) (32)

O Martin A Doyle T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Conor Clarke (7) F 080234 (CPiece) B Mr Conor Lennon Br B g Jukebox Jury - Lendon Lady (Oscar)

4-10-2

Star Rating HHH

PILGRIMS WALK — HANDICAP RATING 98 4/1 HR97 Shane O’Callaghan 9.11 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Luck Between Us 10.12 BAL 11 SEP 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 208yds Gd/Yld 8/1 HR96 Ross Sugrue 11.1 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Nothing Hectic 12.0 BAL 10 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 113yds Gd 20/1 HR92 Dylan Robinson 11.0 1/2L 2nd to Island McCoo 10.10 KILB 15 JUN 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 100yds Gd Placed in two hurdle races from six starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Luck Between Us when fourth of 14 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.

FREE FLOW (USA) (11)

6-10-0

O Edward F Power

T Edward F Power, Laois J Sarah Kavanagh (7) F 906408 B Jeffrey K Ramsey, Stephanie E Ramsey & William K Ramsey Br B g Flintshire (GB) - Lone Tigress (USA) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))

Star Rating H

FREE FLOW (USA) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 — HANDICAP RATING 94 14/1 HR96 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.3 25L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to The Ducks Walk 10.5 GOW 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 9/1 HR97 Thomas O’Connor 9.10 13L 10th of 14 to Luck Between Us 10.12 BAL 11 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 208yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR98 Michael Kenneally 9.11 1/2L 2 1/4L 6 1/2L 4th to My Trump Card 11.3 KILB 4 SEP 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 26yds Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind The Ducks Walk when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

LIVE TO LAUGH (IRE) (18)

7-10-0

O Jimmy Whittle/Michael McEvoy/Good For A Laugh Syndicate/Anthony Callan T Peter Fahey, Kildare J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) F f311p3 Star Rating HHHHH B M O’Riordan Br B g Califet (FR) - Mrs Flemming (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) LIVE TO LAUGH 2 N.H. WINS €14,136.00 — HANDICAP RATING 94 18/1 HR94 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.1 3 1/2L 3L 3rd to Marian Avenue 11.13 LIST 25 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR94 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.1 p.u. in race won by Mistyburn 11.1 KILB 24 APR 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 154yds Gd/Yld 9/2 HR104 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.0 won 2L 2 1/4L from Plain Or Battered 9.9 and Brown Boots 10.10 CLON 26 MAR 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 122yds Sft Successful in two chases at 2m 5f and 3m on soft ground. Third of 15 behind Marian Avenue beaten 7l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

SPACE WARRIOR (IRE) (11)

O Mrs Helen Mullins & M J Lomax T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny J Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) F 693996 B Belmont B/stock Ltd & Glenville B/stock Br B g Belardo - Surface of Earth (USA) (Empire Maker (USA))

5-10-0

Star Rating HH

SPACE WARRIOR 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 93 14/1 HR93 Sean Cleary-Farrell 11.0 6 1/2L 6th of 20 to At The Wings 10.5 GOW 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 25/1 HR93 Sean Cleary-Farrell 9.10 27L 9th of 15fn, 17rn to Timurshah 11.10 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 160yds Gd 14/1 HR94 Phillip Enright 10.0 36L last of 9fn, 10rn to Eye Of A Tiger 10.7 BAL 21 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Finished 7l behind At The Wings when sixth of 20 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap.

B,T worn by No. 7, No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 3. C,T worn by No. 1, No. 4, No. 9. CPiece worn by No. 6, No. 8, No. 15. TStrap worn by No. 2. V,T worn by No. 13. Long Handicap - Space Warrior 9-13(139) Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Warmer Days Ahead (FR), 13/2 Smackwater Jack, 7/1 Milan Forth, 8/1 Golden Temple, Getaway Charlie, Labondance (FR), 10/1 Pilgrims Walk, 12/1 Arctic Flame, Latopix (FR), Live To Laugh, 14/1 Donnie Devito, Lord Ffrench, 20/1 Killowen House, Accustomed, Free Flow (USA), Space Warrior, 25/1 Slane Hill, Howdoyalikeherhome 2025 - 1st Rising Dust 2nd Ceanndana 3rd Down Around (5 min. 50.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY LIVE TO LAUGH showed plenty of promise when third off this mark at Listowel a couple of weeks ago and that form gives him a big chance here. Labondance had useful form in France and an initial mark of 105 could prove to be lenient. Smackwater Jack is a dual course winner and is up 5lb for last week’s victory at Fairyhouse. The veteran enjoys a sound surface and will have conditions to suit once again.

WIN: LIVE TO LAUGH

EACH-WAY: SMACKWATER JACK

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): H De Bromhead (39 wins from 350 runners, 11%) runs LATOPIX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs LATOPIX Longest Traveller: KILLOWEN HOUSE trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.

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RACE

3.55 The William Hill Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Two Miles and Four Furlongs Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €8835; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300 NO

HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

BOOTSCOOTINBOOGIE (IRE) (158)

O Mrs Pauline Whitten T M G Quinn (R), Down J Liam McKenna (3) F 8 B Mrs Pauline Whitten Br Ch g Famous Name (GB) - Isn’t She Lovely (Winged Love)

5-11-12

Star Rating H

BOOTSCOOTINBOOGIE 200/1 Liam McKenna 10.13 53L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Endless Talking 11.4 DWNP 8 MAY mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Endless Talking when eighth of 14 on his racecourse debut at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good) in May.

COREOPSIS (IRE) (11)

5-11-12

O Mrs P Halley T Vincent Laurence Halley, Waterford J Phillip Enright F 424 B Miss R Dunlea Br B g Youmzain - Midnightmasquerade (Sholokhov)

Star Rating HH

COREOPSIS 66/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 ns 4L 10L 4th to The Captain’s Word 11.12 GOW 2 OCT 20rn mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 B T Stone 12L 2nd to Back To Sea BALLINGARRY 23-MAY-26 15r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 6/1 B Dunleavy 4th to Got The Honours BALLYSTEEN 25-APR-26 12r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Finished 14l behind The Captain’s Word when fourth of 20 at 66-1 on his hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

DOCTOR ELVIS (FR) (102) O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath

J Jack Kennedy F 42202p (Blinkers) B M Gilbert Conesa & S A R L Mousquetaire Investissement Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Grasica (FR) (Bonbon Rose (FR))

7-11-12

Star Rating HHHH

DOCTOR ELVIS (FR) — HANDICAP RATING 117 8/15Fav HR117 Jack Kennedy 11.4 (BK) p.u. in race won by Mayo Shirocco 10.11 WEX 3 JUL 11rn mdn hdl 3m 100yds Gd 9/2 HR117 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (CP) 5L 2nd to Doctor Du Mesnil (FR) 11.12 CK 10 MAY 8rn mdn hdl 3m 40yds Gd 8/1 HR119 Jack Kennedy 11.11 (CP) 43L last of 12fn, 20rn to Katie Daniels 10.13 FAIR 5 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft Placed in four hurdle races from eight starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 8-15fav at Wexford over 3m (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Mayo Shirocco in July on his latest outing.

EALU TAPA (IRE) (24) O Vinny Byrne & Ollie Dunne Partnership T Peter Fahey, Kildare F 9154

J Sam Ewing B Mr Vincent Byrne Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lilly’s Express (King’s Theatre)

5-11-12

Star Rating HHHHH

EALU TAPA 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 14/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 1/2L 1 3/4L nk 4th to Dallas Star (FR) 11.12 NAV 19 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 165yds Gd 11/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 22L 5th of 12fn, 16rn to Golden Handshake (GB) 11.9 KILL 22 AUG mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 7/2 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.9 won 4 3/4L 2L from Millers Point 12.0 and Tommy’s Ticket 11.7 BAL 21 JUL 13rn Bumper 1m 7f 119yds Gd A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 1m 7f on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Dallas Star when fourth of 16 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good) last month.

IMBOUNDTOSAY (IRE) (17)

O R T Macauley T W M Roper, Kildare J Sean Flanagan F 4 B R T MacAuley Br B Br g Shirocco (GER) - Guydus (Old Vic)

6-11-12

Star Rating H

IMBOUNDTOSAY 25/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.7 3 1/4L 16L 10L 4th to Iron Sword (FR) 11.7 LIST 26 SEP 6rn Bumper 2m Gd Half-brother to Dr Sanderson, won six times in chases between 2m and 2m 5f, three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 5f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 25-1 when fourth of 6 on his racecourse debut at Listowel over 2m (good) last month.

KALICO LEADER (IRE) (12)

O E Buckley T E Buckley, Meath J Kieren Buckley F f425f3

B Mrs E Ryan Br B g Malinas (GER) - Kalico Kara (Oscar)

(Hood)

7-11-12

Star Rating HHH

KALICO LEADER 13/2 Kieren Buckley 11.12 (H) nk 3/4L 3rd to Eternal Reward 11.12 CLON 1 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 145yds Gd 40/1 Tom Buckley 11.12 (H) fell in race won by Emerald Enigma 11.5 NAV 19 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Gd 33/1 Kieren Buckley 11.4 (H) 16L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Thesilverbridle 10.11 BELW 26 AUG mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from six starts. Third of 11 behind Eternal Reward beaten 1l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

RODEO JOE (IRE) (12)

O J P Delaney T David K Walsh, Kilkenny J Paddy Cody (7) F ppp-0p4 (CPiece) B J P Delaney Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Mel Del (Minardi (USA))

6-11-12

Star Rating HH

RODEO JOE 40/1 Paddy Cody 11.5 (V) nk 3/4L 7 1/2L 4th to Eternal Reward 11.12 CLON 1 OCT 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 145yds Gd 300/1 Gearoid Brouder 10.7 (V) p.u. in race won by Anyway (GER) 11.10 TRAM 14 AUG 5rn chse 2m 5f 180yds Gd 250/1 Paddy Cody 11.5 49L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Tumbling In 11.5 ROS 4 AUG mdn hdl 2m 4f 46yds Yld/Sft Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 9l behind Eternal Reward when fourth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time.

THE REBEL FOX (IRE) (153)

O Michael Fox T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare J Donagh Meyler F 3-2252

B Oliver Whelan Br B g Idaho - Nadwell (Gold Well (GB))

6-11-12

Star Rating HHH

THE REBEL FOX 7/2 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (H) 1 1/2L 2nd to Lemmy Caution (FR) 11.12 here 13 MAY 7rn mdn hdl 3m Gd/Yld 33/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (H) 14L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Healys Pub (GB) 11.12 NAAS 8 MAR mdn hdl 2m 3f 10yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 4/6FF L P Shanahan 6L 2nd to Kiwi De Cotte (FR) TINAHELY 22-FEB-26 7r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd Placed in a hurdle race and three point-to-points from ﬁve starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Lemmy Caution when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 3m (good - yielding) in May.

THE RISKY MISKIES (IRE) (142)

O Paul Miskella T Michael John Murphy (R), Wexford J Philip Donovan F 36-p25-1 B Dan Sheahan Br Ch g Ask (GB) - G I Blues (Deﬁnite Article (GB))

8-11-12

Star Rating HHH

THE RISKY MISKIES (PtoP) 5/1 Troy Walsh won 16L 18L from Cooleagh and Newtowns West TATTERSALLS 24-MAY-26 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 8/1 J P Murray 45L 5th to Jigsaw Juke LINGSTOWN 23-NOV-25 10r7f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 Troy Walsh 3.1/2L 2nd to Oldtown To Emly BALLINGARRY 25-MAY-25 16r5f Mdn 3m Gd A winner at 5-1fav in a point-to-point race over 3m (good - yielding) in May, beating Cooleagh by 16l.

WHO’S GOING (IRE) (70)

4-11-10

O Mrs Ann Marie McManus T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Danny Gilligan F 0804 B K McManus Br B g Getaway (GER) - Senorita Rosalita (Galileo)

Star Rating HH

WHO’S GOING — HANDICAP RATING 103 33/1 Jack Kennedy 11.8 9 1/2L 7L 4 1/4L 4th to Tumbling In 11.5 ROS 4 AUG 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 46yds Yld/Sft 250/1 Jordan Gainford 11.4 96L 12th of 16fn, 25rn to Midnight Jet 11.12 FAIR 4 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 100/1 Kevin Sexton 11.2 78L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Minella Boss 11.2 GOW 7 MAR mdn hdl 2m 50yds Hvy Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Tumbling In when fourth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in August.

FREE A MINUTE (IRE) (50)

7-11-5

O He Said She Said Syndicate T Charlie Keegan, Tipperary

J Conor Smithers (7) F pp4007 B Mrs Maryrose Kehoe Br B f Free Eagle - Wait A Minute (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Star Rating H

FREE A MINUTE 250/1 Conor Smithers 10.6 28L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Amina (GER) 10.13 BAL 24 AUG mdn hdl 2m 6f 61yds Gd 200/1 Mr J.P. Sampson 11.0 67L 13th of 17 to Green Style 12.0 CK 3 AUG Bumper 2m 2f Gd 200/1 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.0 39L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to Between Friends 11.4 here 7 JUN mdn hdl 2m 5f 139yds Gd Yet to place in 12 starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Amina when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good) in August.

MIRRORBELLE (IRE) (-)

5-11-5

O Mrs Lisa Delany T E D Delany, Meath J Jordan Gainford F B Mrs Lisa Delany Br B f Marcel - Haleniya (Azamour)

Star Rating HHH

Dam won at 1m 4f. Jockey booking of Jordan Gainford for her racecourse debut is interesting but she might be forced to settle for a supporting role today.

PAT O’S ROCK (IRE) (40)

O Michael O’Flynn T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 41 B Rockﬁeld Farm

5-11-5

Star Rating HHHH

Br B f Walk In The Park - Ladysingstheblues (Robin des Champs (FR)) PAT O’S ROCK 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 85/40Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.11 won 12L 1 1/2L from Bambi Fever 11.11 and Tamara Jane 11.4 KILB 3 SEP 10rn Bumper 2m 3f Gd/Yld 5/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.4 2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Get It Girl 11.11 WEX 7 AUG 12rn Bumper 2m 160yds Gd Won on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race when 85-40fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month, beating Bambi Fever by 12l.

CALA GRACIONETA (IRE) (41)

O S Gillen T Matthew J Smith, Meath J James Smith (3) F 028528 B Mrs Orla Hughes Br Gr f Jukebox Jury - Margarita (GER) (Lomitas (GB))

4-11-3

Star Rating HH

CALA GRACIONETA 5/1 HR59 Mr N. McParlan 10.9 12L 8th of 16 to Timurshah 11.9 NAV 2 SEP Ext hcp 2m Gd 12/1 HR58 Robbie Colgan 10.0 3 3/4L 2nd to Miss Australie 9.10 NAV 27 AUG 22rn hcp (0-60)1m 6f Gd 6/1 HR58 Robbie Colgan 10.2 5 1/4L 5th of 12 to Bynx 9.1 TRAM 7 JUL hcp (0-60)2m Gd Beaten 13l behind Timurshah at 5-1 when eighth of 16 on her latest outing at Navan over 2m (good) last month.

SPELLITOUTFORME (IRE) (129) O Spellitoutforme Syndicate T Padraig Roche, Kildare F 5p (Hood)

J Aidan Kelly B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B f Walk In The Park - No Kidding (Kayf Tara (GB))

4-11-3

Star Rating H

SPELLITOUTFORME 80/1 Aidan Kelly 10.11 p.u. in race won by Rosie’s Wings 11.12 here 6 JUN 22rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 40/1 Aidan Kelly 10.11 84L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Porcupine Bank 11.7 here 13 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 here over 2m (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Rosie’s Wings in June on her latest outing. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time.

Blinkers worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 6, No. 15. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Pat O’s Rock, 3/1 Doctor Elvis (FR), 4/1 The Rebel Fox, 5/1 Ealu Tapa, 8/1 Kalico Leader, 14/1 Coreopsis, Rodeo Joe, Who’s Going, 16/1 The Risky Miskies, 50/1 Free A Minute, Mirrorbelle, Cala Gracioneta, 66/1 Imboundtosay, Spellitoutforme, 150/1 Bootscootinboogie 2025 - 1st Reiki Revolution 2nd Accustomed 3rd The Goose’s Acre (5 min. 7.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY Ballinrobe bumper winner EALU TAPA ran well on his second start over hurdles when fourth to smart Flat stayer Dallas Star over 2m at Navan. He split a pair of subsequent winners and this step up in trip is likely to suit the Getaway gelding. Pat O’s Rock won a 2m3f bumper easily at Kilbeggan and there are lots of winning hurdlers in her pedigree. Runner-up in three maidens this year, Doctor Elvis has a healthy rating and should not be written off.

WIN: EALU TAPA

EACH-WAY: PAT O’S ROCK

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (101 wins from 787 runners, 13%) runs DOCTOR ELVIS and WHO’S GOING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs DOCTOR ELVIS and WHO’S GOING Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs DOCTOR ELVIS and WHO’S GOING today. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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3RD

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4TH

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RACE

4.30 The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Division 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill)

Two Miles and Four Furlongs Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €5900; SECOND: €2000; THIRD: €1000; FOURTH: €500; FIFTH: €300; SIXTH: €200 NO

HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

BOSSY BIRD (IRE) (32)

O Stackallen Jumpers Partnership T Thomas Gibney, Meath J James Smith (3) F 8-42585 (TStrap) B A W Bullier Br B f Lauro (GER) - Nowheretoexit (GB) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))

6-12-0

Star Rating HHHH

BOSSY BIRD — HANDICAP RATING 100 11/1 HR102 Harry Sexton 10.3 (TS) 10L 5th of 7fn, 11rn to Cobra Queen 11.7 BAL 11 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 208yds Gd/Yld 5/1 HR103 Harry Sexton 10.8 (TS) 22L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Midnight Eagle 10.8 SLGO 19 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 148yds Gd 18/1 HR103 Harry Sexton 9.11 (TS) 9 1/4L 5th of 18fn, 20rn to Venusienne (FR) 11.9 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Finished 11l behind Cobra Queen when ﬁfth of 11 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.

DIAMOND TIPP (IRE) (8)

O Only Tools & Horses Syndicate T Martin Hassett, Tipperary J Kevin Healy (7) F p27066 (C,T) B Patrick Doyle Br B Br f Diamond Boy (FR) - Soundout (Oscar)

6-11-11

Star Rating HHH

DIAMOND TIPP 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 97 9/2 HR98 Jack Kennedy 11.4 (CP) (TS) 9 1/4L 6th of 13 to Smackwater Jack 11.0 FAIR 5 OCT Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 14/1 HR100 Ms E.C. Costello 11.0 (CP) 10L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Can Happen 11.11 NAV 19 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f Gd 8/1 HR101 Sean Flanagan 11.4 (CP) (TS) 29L 11th of 12fn, 16rn to Chemdawg 10.2 KILB 3 SEP hcp hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Finished 10l behind Smackwater Jack when sixth of 13 at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (good) earlier this month.

KAZBEK (IRE) (20)

O Ms Bernadette Leigh T Peter Fahey, Kildare J Danny Mullins F 2p-4pp9 (Blinkers) B Mr Denis Hickey Br Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Roaming Wild (Presenting (GB))

6-11-7

Star Rating HH

KAZBEK — HANDICAP RATING 93 28/1 HR94 Sam Ewing 11.8 (BK) 22L 9th of 15fn, 18rn to Glin Road Boy 11.9 LIST 23 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 135yds Gd 20/1 HR95 Danny Gilligan 10.11 (BK) p.u. in race won by Wild Mandate 10.4 SLGO 12 JUL 15rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 121yds Gd 12/1 HR95 Danny Mullins 11.9 (BK) p.u. in race won by Shanroe Act 10.4 DRYL 20 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 145yds Yld/Sft Placed in three hurdle races from 13 starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Glin Road Boy when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 3f (good) last month.

LE ROI ARTHUR (IRE) (11)

O Molly Willis & Paul Willis T E Buckley, Meath J Kieren Buckley F 439-f00 (TStrap) B Mr I McGrath Br Ch g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Robin de Reine (Robin des Champs (FR))

5-11-6

Star Rating H

LE ROI ARTHUR — HANDICAP RATING 92 14/1 HR94 Kieren Buckley 11.8 70L last of 11fn, 13rn to The Ducks Walk 10.5 GOW 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 25/1 Kieren Buckley 11.4 31L last of 12fn, 13rn to Puppet Master 11.4 KILB 21 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd 22/1 Kieren Buckley 11.4 fell in race won by Clay Pigeons 11.12 ROS 4 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind The Ducks Walk when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time.

GRANLAHAN (IRE) (3)

O Hem Syndicate T Adrian McGuinness, Dublin J Darragh O’Keeffe F 242221 B Irish National Stud Br B g Equiano (FR) - Fiuntach (Intense Focus (USA))

4-11-5 (7lbs ex)

Star Rating HHHHH

GRANLAHAN 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 93 10/11Fav HR86 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 won 9L 2 1/4L from Liceo (FR) 12.0 and Champagne Dawn 11.12 FAIR 10 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd 9/2 HR84 Danny Gilligan 10.12 s/hd 2nd to Footstepstoglory 11.4 KILL 4 OCT 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd 7/2 HR80 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.6 3/4L 2nd to Glin Road Boy 11.9 LIST 23 SEP 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 135yds Gd Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11fav at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Liceo by 9l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.

POETIC FOCUS (IRE) (12)

6-11-4

O Sean Cleere

T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary J Cian Quirke F 750202 (TStrap) B Patrick Cashman Br B f Yeats - Western Focus (Westerner (GB))

Star Rating HHHH

POETIC FOCUS — HANDICAP RATING 90 7/1 HR87 Cian Quirke 11.1 (TS) ns 2nd to Private Policy 11.5 CLON 1 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Gd 7/2Fav HR87 Danny Gilligan 11.1 (TS) 77L 11th of 12fn, 19rn to Grace Faraday 10.13 GAL 7 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 97yds Yld 4/1Fav HR84 Danny Gilligan 11.0 1/2L 2nd to Nothing Hectic 12.0 BAL 10 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 113yds Gd Placed in three hurdle races from 15 starts. Beaten a nose by Private Policy when second of 15 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month.

MAXICOURT (IRE) (24)

O Patrick J Duffy T Patrick J Duffy (R), Waterford J Conor Smithers (7) F p37538 B Brian Williamson Br B g Maxios (GB) - Kibara (GB) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

5-11-3

Star Rating HH

MAXICOURT — HANDICAP RATING 89 13/2 HR90 Conor Smithers 10.11 8L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to At The Wings 9.12 NAV 19 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 5/1Fav HR89 Conor Smithers 11.2 nk 3/4L 3rd to Pure Logic (GB) 11.9 KILL 22 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 50yds Gd 9/2Fav HR89 Daniel King 11.7 6 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to The Cobblers Wife 10.0 TRAM 13 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Gd Placed in three hurdle races from 18 starts. Beaten 8l behind At The Wings at 13-2 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (good) last month.

MELLEM (IRE) (364)

O Edward Byrne Jnr T Mark Fahey, Kildare J Thomas O’Connor (7) F 942740- (B,T) B Thomas Fahey Br B g French Navy (GB) - Niamh Machine (Indian Danehill)

7-11-2

Star Rating HH

MELLEM — HANDICAP RATING 88 15/2 HR91 Thomas O’Connor 10.12 (CP) 17L 10th of 18fn, 20rn to Pourquoi Poi 10.13 here 14 OCT 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR91 Thomas O’Connor 11.3 (BK) (TS) 4 3/4L 3/4L 2L 4th to Hitthehayson 10.11 ROS 29 SEP 25 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 53yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR91 Thomas O’Connor 10.12 (BK) (TS) 24L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to A Nod To Getaway 11.5 LIST 31 MAY 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 80yds Gd Placed in two hurdle races from 14 starts. Beaten 18l behind Pourquoi Poi at 15-2 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good - yielding) in October last year.

ANGELSWORKNOVRTIME (IRE) (348)

O Miss Heather Heffernan T James Andrew Fahey, Laois J Shane O’Callaghan (3) F 026450- (TStrap) B Mr R Stafford Br B f Sageburg - Western Kate (Westerner (GB))

10-11-1

Star Rating HH

ANGELSWORKNOVRTIME 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 — HANDICAP RATING 87 33/1 HR91 Josh Younge 9.7 (TS) 21L 11th of 12 to Bynx 10.6 THU 30 OCT 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 18/1 HR92 Josh Younge 11.1 (TS) 10L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Rock Ya Boy Ya 11.9 TRAM 9 OCT 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m Yld 3/1 HR92 Alex Harvey 10.3 (TS) 2 1/2L 5L 1 1/2L 4th to Mount Sinai 10.6 SLGO 7 AUG 25 5rn hdl 2m 1f 193yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Bynx when 11th of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in October last year.

PORTETTA (IRE) (12)

O Stonebridge Syndicate T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow J Josh Younge (7) F 8p-0690 B St Albans Bloodstock Llp Br Gr f Le Havre - Loch Ma Naire (Galileo)

5-11-1

Star Rating H

PORTETTA — HANDICAP RATING 87 33/1 HR88 Josh Younge 10.9 25L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Bobby Kirova (GB) 11.4 CLON 1 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 145yds Gd Paddy Hanlon 11.7 67L 9th of 11 to Scoresby (GB) 11.1 WORCESTER 1 JUL hcp hdl (0-95)2m 4f Gd Paddy Hanlon 10.9 17L 6th of 9 to Kom Tu Voudras (FR) 11.10 WORCESTER 11 JUN hcp hdl (0-110)2m 4f Gd Placed in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Bobby Kirova when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

PIPER STREET (FR) (11)

5-10-13

O Luckythistime Syndicate

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Tiernan Power Roche F 6000 B E A R L Elevage Des Loges Br B g Roman Candle (GB) - Pepples Beach (GER) (Lomitas (GB))

Star Rating H

PIPER STREET (FR) — HANDICAP RATING 85 200/1 Conor Clarke 11.5 44L 13th of 18fn, 20rn to The Captain’s Word 11.12 GOW 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld 200/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.4 69L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Lygon Lad 11.4 DWNP 18 SEP mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 100/1 Shane O’Callaghan 11.9 57L 15th of 19fn, 20rn to Firebrand (GER) 11.7 GAL 7 SEP mdn hdl 2m 160yds Yld Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind The Captain’s Word when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

ANOTHER CHALLENGE (IRE) (70) 6-10-10

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin J Phillip Enright F 4982-71 B J Mangan Br B g Order of St George - Society Lady (Getaway (GER))

Star Rating HHH

ANOTHER CHALLENGE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 82 8/1 HR85 Phillip Enright 11.4 won 7L 1/2L from Ladies Well 11.8 and Full Noise 11.5 ROS 4 AUG 13rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 141yds Sft 5/1 HR86 Phillip Enright 11.0 54L 7th of 8fn, 11rn to Zolpharine 10.5 LIM 21 MAY hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 160yds Gd 12/1 HR82 Phillip Enright 10.10 4 1/2L 2nd to I A Connect 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 25 15rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 130yds Gd/Yld A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Roscommon over 2m 6f (soft) on his latest outing in August, beating Ladies Well by 7l.

PLUS OR MINUS (IRE) (11)

O George Moore T P A Fahy, Carlow J Richard Condon (5) F 859000 (TStrap) B G A Moore Br B g Belardo - Micras (GB) (Medicean (GB))

4-10-8?+2

Star Rating HH

PLUS OR MINUS — HANDICAP RATING 82 200/1 Richard Condon 11.2 (TS) 49L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Ivatt (GB) 11.7 GOW 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld 300/1 Richard Condon 11.5 (TS) 36L 10th of 16 to Dallas Star (FR) 11.12 NAV 19 SEP mdn hdl 1m 7f 165yds Gd 40/1 HR37 Keithen Kennedy 8.5 (BK) (TS) 22L 19th of 22 to Miss Australie 9.10 NAV 27 AUG hcp (0-60)1m 6f Gd Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Ivatt when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

TALAS KERA (IRE) (11)

O Richard J Farrell T John G Carr, Kildare J Eoghan Finegan (5) F 754042 B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Br B f Ribchester - Takizada (Sendawar)

5-10-8

Star Rating HHH

TALAS KERA — HANDICAP RATING 80 9/1 HR77 Josh Williamson 10.2 3L 2nd to The Ducks Walk 10.5 GOW 2 OCT 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 18/1 HR77 Eoghan Finegan 10.4 nk 5L 3/4L 4th to The Cobblers Wife 10.0 TRAM 13 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Gd 12/1 HR79 Eoghan Finegan 10.2 35L 12th of 14 to Phildante 9.10 WEX 23 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd Placed in two hurdle races from 12 starts. Beaten 3l by The Ducks Walk when second of 13 at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

BETHPAGE THEATRE (IRE) (19) O Festival Dreamers Syndicate T Peter Fahey, Kildare F f96p0

J Sam Ewing B Mr Thomas Keane Br B f Fascinating Rock - Medinah Theatre (King’s Theatre)

5-10-7

Star Rating H

BETHPAGE THEATRE — HANDICAP RATING 79 250/1 HR79 Sam Ewing 11.5 44L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Tell The Boys 10.10 LIST 24 SEP mdn hdl 2m Gd 150/1 Ethan O’Sullivan 10.6 p.u. in race won by Brosna Queen 11.7 DWNP 13 JUN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd 80/1 Ethan O’Sullivan 10.12 42L 6th of 18fn, 22rn to Rosie’s Wings 11.12 here 6 JUN mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Tell The Boys when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good) last month.

CINNABAR MOTH (IRE) (24)

O Cinnabar Partnership T Liz Doyle, Wexford J Philip Donovan F 556940 B John Mounsey Br Br f Poet’s Word - Ville Sainte (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

5-10-5

Star Rating HH

CINNABAR MOTH — HANDICAP RATING 77 28/1 HR80 Sean Flanagan 10.8 22L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to At The Wings 9.12 NAV 19 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 16/1 HR81 Charlie O’Dwyer 9.13 nk 3 3/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Small Bucks 11.4 TRAM 14 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 80yds Gd 20/1 HR82 Danny Mullins 10.10 (H) 56L last of 9fn, 12rn to Esticky End 10.1 WEX 23 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 150yds Gd Unplaced in all 11 starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind At The Wings when 10th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (good) last month.

HOB’S ANGEL (IRE) (4)

10-10-4

O Ms Yvonne Hennessy & H Williams T James M Barcoe, Kilkenny F 25364u

J Daniel King Star Rating HH B Mr Eddie Gannon Br B f Mahler (GB) - Kiss Debride (Oscar) HOB’S ANGEL 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 76 17/2 HR76 Josh Williamson 10.3 u.r. in race won by Youknowme 9.13 DWNP 9 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Gd 18/1 HR77 Donagh Meyler 10.7 nk 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Move It On Over 10.6 SLGO 19 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 148yds Gd 100/30 HR77 Daniel King 10.5 10L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Who’s Da Goose (GB) 10.12 WEX 7 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 55yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good - yielding ground. Unseated rider when 17-2 at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good) in a hurdle race won by Youknowme earlier this month on her latest outing.

WESTIN PIMPERNEL (IRE) (135)

O VPW & MOS Partnership T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Josh Williamson (3) F 0p00p B Jennifer O’Shea & Margaret Walsh Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Westinmare (Deﬁnite Article (GB))

4-10-3

Star Rating H

WESTIN PIMPERNEL — HANDICAP RATING 77 100/1 HR77 Gavin Brouder 10.0 p.u. in race won by Blue Reed (FR) 11.1 KILB 31 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 20yds Gd/Yld 250/1 Jordan Gainford 10.6 68L last of 16 to Ole Ole (FR) 10.13 BELW 18 APR mdn hdl 2m 1f 30yds Yld 200/1 Jordan Gainford 10.5 74L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Miss Doyenne 11.7 DRYL 12 APR mdn hdl 2m 3f 170yds Gd Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Pulled up 2 out when 100-1 at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Blue Reed in May on her latest outing. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with C A McBratney.

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 3. C,T worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 4, No. 6, No. 9, No. 13. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Granlahan, 4/1 Another Challenge, 6/1 Poetic Focus, 8/1 Talas Kera, 12/1 Diamond Tipp, Westin Pimpernel, 14/1 Bossy Bird, 16/1 Maxicourt, Mellem, Hob’s Angel, 25/1 Angelsworknovrtime, Cinnabar Moth, 33/1 Kazbek, Le Roi Arthur, Portetta, Piper Street (FR), Plus Or Minus, Bethpage Theatre 2025 - 1st Pourquoi Poi 2nd Head For Home 3rd My Good Pal (5 min. 6.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY After a few near misses, GRANLAHAN bolted up when sent off odds-on favourite at Fairyhouse on Saturday and only has to carry a 7lb penalty. He’s stepping back up in trip from 2m, which is a slight concern, but ran a cracker over an extended 2m2f when chasing home a well-treated rival at Listowel in September. Bossy Bird was a hampered second over 2m4f on her latest start in this grade at Cork in July and will appreciate dropping in class after a respectable run at Ballinrobe. Poetic Focus is up 3lb after being touched off over a longer trip at Clonmel.

WIN: GRANLAHAN

EACH-WAY: BOSSY BIRD

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (101 wins from 787 runners, 13%) runs WESTIN PIMPERNEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Slattery (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs POETIC FOCUS Longest Travellers: POETIC FOCUS trained by A Slattery & DIAMOND TIPP trained by M Hassett, Tipperary, 98 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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HEADGEAR EXPLAINED

Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most deﬁnitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.

BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race! VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them. CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision. EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision. HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes. NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process. TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.

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5.07 The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Division 2) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 51)

(A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) Two Miles and Four Furlongs (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €5900; SECOND: €2000; THIRD: €1000; FOURTH: €500; FIFTH: €300; SIXTH: €200 NO

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GATEHOUSE BOY (FR) (18)

6-11-12

O Joseph Germaine T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Ross Sugrue (7) F 0010p-5 (CPiece) B M Marc Bridoux Br Gr g Great Pretender - Keep Guard (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))

Star Rating HHH

GATEHOUSE BOY (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 98 50/1 HR99 Miss P. Elvin 10.13 13L 5th of 11fn, 14rn to Costanuci 10.10 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 125yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR103 Tiernan Power Roche 10.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by Duty Bound (GB) 11.4 KILL 17 JUL 25 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 85yds Yld/Sft 22/1 HR104 Tiernan Power Roche 11.1 65L last of 15 to Queenofthelodge 11.7 TIPP 3 JUL 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 90yds Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 13l behind Costanuci when ﬁfth of 14 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

KING OF THE GREYS (IRE) (24) O Shady Grey’s Partnership T Peter Fahey, Kildare F 088ppp

J Sam Ewing B Hubert Doran Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - I’ll Takeher Bach (Bach)

5-11-12

Star Rating HH

KING OF THE GREYS — HANDICAP RATING 98 12/1 HR99 Sam Ewing 11.13 p.u. in race won by Mother Ship 10.7 NAV 19 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 25/1 HR100 Sam Ewing 12.0 (H) p.u. in race won by Dream Shaper 10.3 KILB 24 JUL 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd 12/1 HR102 Ethan O’Sullivan 10.11 p.u. in race won by Cozone (GB) 10.12 DWNP 13 JUN 11rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up at the 5th when 12-1 at Navan over 2m 3f (good) in a hurdle race won by Mother Ship last month on his latest outing.

BEARAMI CREEK (IRE) (156)

O G F O’Neill & W Ward & Ms Bernadette Leigh T Peter Fahey, Kildare J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) F 145-0p0 B Michael & Leonard Cave Br B f Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) (Great Pretender)

6-11-9

Star Rating HH

BEARAMI CREEK 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 95 16/1 HR97 Sam Ewing 11.0 37L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to Somersby Roost 11.1 CK 10 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 50yds Gd 14/1 HR99 Donagh Meyler 11.13 p.u. in race won by Lady Bluebird 11.2 TRAM 20 APR 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR99 Jake Coen 11.13 30L last of 16 to Ellies Rock 10.4 CLON 2 APR hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 200yds Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Somersby Roost when 10th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (good) in May.

NO BIG DEAL (IRE) (11) O John P McManus T Charles O’Brien, Kildare F 40-9884 (TStrap)

J Mark Walsh B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B g Zoffany - Round of Applause (GB) (Galileo)

6-11-9

Star Rating HHHH

NO BIG DEAL 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 95 9/2 HR94 Mark Walsh 11.8 (TS) nk 1 1/4L nk 4th to At The Wings 10.5 GOW 2 OCT 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 7/1 HR95 Jordan Gainford 11.9 (TS) 9 3/4L 8th of 14fn, 16rn to Mother Ship 10.7 NAV 19 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 4/1Fav HR97 Mark Walsh 11.11 (TS) 17L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Le Diablo (FR) 11.5 CLON 14 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 216yds Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on yielding ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind At The Wings when fourth of 20 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

TUCKMILL (IRE) (24)

O T McParland T Peter Fahey, Kildare J Mr R M McParland (7) F p-70p73 (CPiece) B Thomas McParland Br B g Court Cave - Newhall (Shernazar)

10-11-8

Star Rating HHH

TUCKMILL 4 N.H. WINS €27,435.00 — HANDICAP RATING 94 12/1 HR94 Mr R.M. McParland 11.1 (CP) 2L 2 1/2L 3rd to At The Wings 9.12 NAV 19 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 50/1 HR96 Mr R.M. McParland 11.3 (CP) 13L 7th of 12fn, 15rn to Crypto Crash (GB) 10.5 BELW 26 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 40yds Gd 14/1 HR109 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by Ballybrittas 10.3 WEX 22 JUL 7rn Ext hcp chse 1m 7f 110yds Gd He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 15 behind At The Wings beaten 4 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (good) last month.

YOU DONE WELL (IRE) (18)

5-11-8

O GTK Syndicate

T Michael J Browne (R), Tipperary J Jack Kennedy F 2433p6 (C,T) B Mr Michael Burke Br Ch g Decorated Knight (GB) - Secret Quest (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

Star Rating HH

YOU DONE WELL 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 94 25/1 HR95 Danny Gilligan 11.9 (TS) 17L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Marian Avenue 11.13 LIST 25 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld 9/2 HR95 Alan O’Sullivan 10.6 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by In For The Night 11.4 KILB 24 JUL 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd 5/2Fav HR95 Alan O’Sullivan 11.4 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to He Who Dares 10.8 WEX 3 JUL 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 55yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 18l behind Marian Avenue when sixth of 15 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

G N JEFFERSON (GB) (12) O John C McConnell T John C McConnell, Meath F 09673 (TStrap)

J Alex Harvey B Clearwater Stud Br Ch g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Star Search (GB) (Zamindar (USA))

5-11-5

Star Rating HHH

G N JEFFERSON (GB) — HANDICAP RATING 91 33/1 HR89 Alex Harvey 11.3 (TS) 4L s/hd 3rd to Bobby Kirova (GB) 11.4 CLON 1 OCT 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 145yds Gd 50/1 Shane Fitzsimons 10.11 (TS) 81L last of 7 to Magical Sal 10.11 DWNP 9 AUG mdn hdl 2m 5f 180yds Gd 100/1 Alex Harvey 11.4 28L 6th of 11fn, 15rn to Mysilverriverfeale 10.11 KILB 24 JUL mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from seven starts. Third of 16 behind Bobby Kirova beaten 4 1/2l at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

DATZDJAZZ (IRE) (288) O M Fennessy Jnr T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary F 809-

J Daniel King B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Br B f Ocovango (GB) - Whatzdjazz (Yeats)

4-11-4

Star Rating HH

DATZDJAZZ — HANDICAP RATING 92 250/1 D.G. Hogan 10.7 32L 9th of 15 to Lynches Knock 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 2f Gd/Yld 125/1 Philip Donovan 10.4 28L 13th of 14 to It’s Bobsled Time (GB) 10.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 40yds Sft/Hvy 66/1 Patrick M O’Brien 10.2 42L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Minella Academy 11.0 CK 23 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 75yds Yld/Sft Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Lynches Knock when 9th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (good - yielding) in December last year.

LAS BRISAS BOY (IRE) (8)

5-11-1?+2

O Anthony Vaughan & Mark Phillips & D P Gaffney T E Buckley, Meath J Mr F R Buckley (7) F 592266 (C,T) Star Rating HHH B Arctic Tack Stud & M O’Leary Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Archdale Ambush (Heron Island) LAS BRISAS BOY — HANDICAP RATING 87 5/1 HR87 Mr F.R. Buckley 10.9 (CP) 11L 6th of 12fn, 14rn to Chanceitlucky 10.2 FAIR 5 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd 6/1 HR88 Kieren Buckley 11.2 (CP) 33L 6th of 14fn, 16rn to Swing Time 10.6 BAL 11 SEP hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 67yds Yld 4/1 HR87 Kieren Buckley 11.3 (CP) (TS) 5L 2nd to Esticky End 10.4 WEX 7 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 55yds Gd Placed in two hurdle races from 12 starts. Finished 11l behind Chanceitlucky when sixth of 14 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (good) earlier this month.

SOLDIER SAINT (IRE) (4)

O Miss C Howes T Paul W Flynn, Longford J Danny Gilligan F 054864 B Sean Gorman Br B g Order of St George - Arrive In Style (King’s Theatre)

6-11-1

Star Rating HHH

SOLDIER SAINT — HANDICAP RATING 87 7/2Fav HR87 Danny Gilligan 11.3 2 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Youknowme 9.13 DWNP 9 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Gd 15/2 HR89 Jordan Canavan 10.13 (H) 31L 6th of 11fn, 15rn to Clever Court 10.0 BELW 4 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Gd 9/2 HR90 Jordan Canavan 10.12 (H) 11L 8th of 16 to Timurshah 11.8 SLGO 9 JUN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 157yds Gd Placed in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race from 12 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Youknowme when fourth of 14 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.

HIDALGO DES MOTTES (FR) (11) 9-11-0 O Eanna Grifﬁn

T Eoin Grifﬁn, Kilkenny J Ms N M Bradley (7) F 568295 (B,T) B E A R L Ecurie Des Mottes Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Anareta Des Mottes (FR) (Hellios (USA))

Star Rating HHH

HIDALGO DES MOTTES (FR) — HANDICAP RATING 86 7/1 HR88 Michael Kenneally 10.11 (BK) (TS) 16L 5th of 11fn, 13rn to The Ducks Walk 10.5 GOW 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 40yds Gd 13/2 HR89 Michael Kenneally 10.12 (BK) (TS) 17L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Backinabit 10.0 WEX 3 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 55yds Gd 17/2 HR88 Ms N.M. Bradley 9.8 (BK) (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Fairlander 10.8 here 7 JUN 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 12yds Gd Placed in eight hurdle races from 29 NH starts. Finished 17l behind The Ducks Walk when ﬁfth of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

DUNANY POINT (IRE) (7)

O Breen White T Conor David Maxwell, Meath J Eoghan Finegan (5) F p37c2p (CPiece) B Amanda Larkin Br B g Masterofthehorse - Rory’s Mystrey (Pilsudski)

7-10-13

Star Rating HHH

DUNANY POINT 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 85 5/1 HR87 Jordan Gainford 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Springboard 11.2 GAL 6 OCT 10rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 2f 54yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR85 Jordan Gainford 10.13 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Andyourbirdcansing 10.7 SLGO 30 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f Gd 6/1 HR85 Kieren Buckley 11.1 (CP) c.o. in race won by Ardgillan 10.2 BELW 26 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-1 at Galway over 2m 2f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Springboard earlier this month on his latest outing.

ME WEE NANNY FRAN (IRE) (18) 4-10-10

O Mark Coleman T Gavin Cromwell, Meath J Kevin Sexton F 0000p (Blinkers) B Boardsmill Stud Br Br g Poet’s Word - Slipper Orchid (Verglas)

Star Rating HH

ME WEE NANNY FRAN — HANDICAP RATING 84 100/1 HR86 Kevin Sexton 10.12 p.u. in race won by Marian Avenue 11.13 LIST 25 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld 50/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.12 63L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Look Sport (FR) 11.4 KILB 15 MAY mdn hdl 2m 2f 75yds Gd 80/1 Ben Harvey 10.12 88L 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Endless Talking 11.4 DWNP 8 MAY mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Pulled up 4 out when 100-1 at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Marian Avenue last month on his latest outing. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time.

TRIXABOUTMAISIE (IRE) (82)

O Milestone Bloodstock Limited T Colin Bowe, Wexford J Kevin Healy (7) F 870-70 B John Hore Br B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Laurens Trix (Presenting (GB))

5-10-9

Star Rating HH

TRIXABOUTMAISIE — HANDICAP RATING 81 13/2 HR83 Ricky Doyle 10.11 24L 11th of 14 to Phildante 9.10 WEX 23 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd 40/1 HR85 Sean O’Keeffe 10.13 20L 7th of 15 to Small Bucks 11.3 DWNP 14 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Gd 66/1 J.J. Slevin 10.6 70L 11th of 12 to Gin Tonic (FR) 10.13 WEX 26 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld Unplaced in all ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Phildante when 11th of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 3m (good) in July.

LEO MESSY (IRE) (24)

O Leo Reilly T Thomas Gibney, Meath J James Smith (3) F 000834 (TStrap) B Mr L Reilly Br B g Court Cave - Fairytales Minnie (Kalanisi)

6-10-8

Star Rating HHHHH

LEO MESSY — HANDICAP RATING 80 11/2 HR80 Harry Sexton 10.1 (TS) 2L 2 1/2L 1/2L 4th to At The Wings 9.12 NAV 19 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 9/1 HR80 Harry Sexton 10.1 (TS) 3L 4 3/4L 3rd to Ina Mina (GB) 10.10 CK 3 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd 9/2 HR81 Harry Sexton 10.2 (TS) 28L last of 8fn, 14rn to Andyourbirdcansing 10.7 SLGO 12 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 116yds Gd Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Finished 5l behind At The Wings when fourth of 15 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (good) last month.

HOW DECC (IRE) (376)

8-10-5

O Miss Heather Heffernan

T James Andrew Fahey, Laois J Shane O’Callaghan (3) F 04430-pB Fintina Kealey & Irene Giles Br B Br g Lucky Speed - Mandarli (Darsi (FR))

Star Rating H

HOW DECC — HANDICAP RATING 77 25/1 HR80 Miss H. Heffernan 10.3 (TS) p.u. in race won by Sallap 10.1 CLON 2 OCT 25 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Yld 40/1 HR84 Cian Quirke 10.12 (CP) (TS) 35L 13th of 17fn, 18rn to Brave Troop 11.7 THU 28 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 46yds Gd (PtoP) 3/1 P A King 53L 3rd to Planet Neptune TURTULLA 17-NOV-24 6r4f Mdn 3m Gd Placed in three hurdle races and a chase from 24 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 25-1 at Clonmel over 2m 7f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Sallap in October last year on his latest outing.

MOUNT HOTHAM (IRE) (9)

O Mrs Joanne McCall T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow J Josh Williamson (3) F 090690 B Mrs S M Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Marsh Daisy (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

7-10-0

Star Rating H

MOUNT HOTHAM — HANDICAP RATING 72 40/1 HR74 Harry Sexton 9.10 23L 13th of 16 to Footstepstoglory 11.4 KILL 4 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd 14/1 HR77 Danny Mullins 10.6 79L last of 9 to Parkgarve 11.5 DWNP 9 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Gd 12/1 HR77 Harry Sexton 9.12 10L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Esticky End 10.1 WEX 23 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 150yds Gd Yet to place in ten starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Footstepstoglory when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.

THE BORDER BOY (IRE) (9)

O Sean Aherne T Sean Aherne, Cork J Phillip Enright F 8-04p58 (CPiece) B P Condon Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - The Clew Bay Fox (Eagle Eyed (USA))

9-10-0

Star Rating HH

THE BORDER BOY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 — HANDICAP RATING 72 16/1 HR72 Danny Power 9.8 (CP) 13L 8th of 16 to Footstepstoglory 11.4 KILL 4 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd 22/1 HR72 Danny Power 9.13 (CP) 1 3/4L 5th of 15 to Pure Logic (GB) 11.9 KILL 22 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 50yds Gd 17/2 HR72 Phillip Enright 10.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Cullenwaine 10.0 KILL 17 JUL 15rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Footstepstoglory at 16-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 13. C,T worn by No. 6, No. 9. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 12, No. 18. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 7, No. 15. Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 No Big Deal, 6/1 Tuckmill, Soldier Saint, Leo Messy, 13/2 G N Jefferson (GB), 10/1 Dunany Point, 12/1 Las Brisas Boy, Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR), 14/1 Gatehouse Boy (FR), 16/1 You Done Well, 20/1 The Border Boy, 25/1 King Of The Greys, Bearami Creek, Datzdjazz, Trixaboutmaisie, 33/1 Me Wee Nanny Fran, How Decc, Mount Hotham 2025 - 1st Pourquoi Poi 2nd Head For Home 3rd My Good Pal (5 min. 6.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY LEO MESSY should have more to offer after just three runs in handicaps. He stayed on well over 2m1f when placed at Cork and his front-running fourth over 2m3f at Navan is solid form for the grade, with the winner following up next time and the second running well at Listowel. The six-year-old can turn around a narrow deﬁcit with the much more exposed Navan third Tuckmill. No Big Deal was a winner last October at Clonmel and comes here on the back of a good effort at Gowran. Las Brisas Boy is another to take seriously.

WIN: LEO MESSY

EACH-WAY: NO BIG DEAL

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (45 wins from 355 runners, 13%) runs ME WEE NANNY FRAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (4 wins from 47 runners, 9%) runs ME WEE NANNY FRAN Longest Traveller: THE BORDER BOY trained by S Aherne, Cork, 158 miles.

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BACK IN FAVOUR (IRE) (20)

O Kenneth James Farmer T Anthony McCann, Monaghan J Miss A B O’Connor F 521833 B Richard Keane Br B f Shirocco (GER) - All For Luck (High Chaparral)

5-11-11

Star Rating HHHHH

BACK IN FAVOUR 12/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 (H) 7 1/2L 8L 3rd to New Grange 11.11 LIST 23 SEP 11rn Bumper 2m 4f Gd 40/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.0 (H) 6L 7L hd 4th to Caislean Gear 11.6 GAL 2 AUG 6rn Bumper 2m Gd 11/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 (H) 11L 8th of 16 to Goodgollymissholly 11.4 ROS 6 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 204yds Gd A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Third of 11 behind New Grange beaten 16l at 12-1 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good) last month.

BAMBI FEVER (IRE) (40)

O Timothy Townend T Timothy Townend (R), Cork J Miss J Townend F 82 B Miss Jody Townend Br B f Idaho - Piece d’Or (Verglas)

5-11-11

Star Rating HHH

BAMBI FEVER 33/1 Miss J. Townend 11.11 12L 2nd to Pat O’s Rock 11.11 KILB 3 SEP 10rn Bumper 2m 3f Gd/Yld 20/1 Miss J. Townend 11.7 26L 8th of 14 to Cotswold Blue (FR) 11.7 WEX 23 JUL Bumper 2m 150yds Gd Placed in a NH ﬂat race from two starts. Beaten 12l by Pat O’s Rock when second of 10 at 33-1 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

BAYSWATER BLOOM (IRE) (24) O Nicholas O’Neill T Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Tipperary

J Mr A P Ryan (3) F 05-6878 (TStrap) B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Br B f Rajj - Montbretia (GB) (Montjeu)

5-11-11

Star Rating HH

BAYSWATER BLOOM 40/1 Philip Donovan 11.5 (TS) 40L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Returning Ofﬁcer (FR) 11.12 NAV 19 SEP mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd 66/1 Philip Donovan 10.11 (TS) 46L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to First Ascent 11.4 KILB 3 SEP mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 33/1 Miss T. Quail 11.4 (TS) 19L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Sarahs Lawn 11.8 GAL 1 AUG Bumper 2m 175yds Gd/Yld Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Returning Ofﬁcer when eighth of 16 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (good) last month.

EASTERN WHISPER (GB) (-)

O Syndicates Racing T S G Carey, Kildare J Mr P W Mullins F B Godolphin Br B f Sea The Stars - Jollify (Manduro (GER))

5-11-11

Star Rating HHHH

Half-sister to Victory Gold, won at 7f. Patrick Mullins booked to ride and she must be taken seriously on debut.

FINNELLATIMES (IRE) (-)

O Ms Gillian Callan T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath J Mr D McGill (7) F B T Kenny & P Byrne Br B f Court Cave - Incas Article (Deﬁnite Article (GB))

5-11-11

Star Rating HH

Half-sister to Shabby Hill, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 7f and in a point to point race at 3m. Makes some appeal on pedigree and is noted ahead of her debut.

MOOT HALL (FR) (58)

O Eanna Grifﬁn T Eoin Grifﬁn, Kilkenny J Ms N M Bradley (7) F 0 B E A R L Elevage des Loges

(Hood)

5-11-11

Star Rating H

Br B f Masked Marvel (GB) - Majoritaire (FR) (Martaline (GB)) MOOT HALL (FR) 18/1 Ms N.M. Bradley 11.4 last of 11fn, 12rn to Village Dream 11.11 TRAM 16 AUG Bumper 2m 120yds Gd/Yld Dam unraced. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Village Dream when 11th of 12 on her racecourse debut at Tramore over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in August. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time.

SHUIL SOLAS (IRE) (18)

O Mrs D Vasicek T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford J Mr D O’Connor F 592 B Kenilworth House Stud Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Shuil A Hocht (Mohaajir (USA))

5-11-11

Star Rating HHH

SHUIL SOLAS 14/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.11 4L 2nd to She Was The One 11.9 LIST 25 SEP 14rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 7/4Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.11 39L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Get It Girl 11.11 WEX 7 AUG Bumper 2m 160yds Gd 3/1Fav Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.6 7 1/4L 5th of 16 to Goodgollymissholly 11.4 ROS 6 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 204yds Gd Placed in a NH ﬂat race from three starts. Beaten 4l by She Was The One when second of 14 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

CANTGETAWAY (IRE) (-)

O S McParlan T S McParlan, Down J Mr N McParlan F B Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd Br B f Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek (GB) (Beat All (USA))

4-11-10

Star Rating HH

Full sister to Benign Dictator, won three times over hurdles between 2m 5f and 3m 2f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m. The market should tell us more on her debut.

CASEY QUEST (IRE) (-)

O Casey Brothers Syndicate T Yvonne Latta, Wexford J Mr J Dunne (7) F B Casey Enterprises Br B f Walk In The Park - Casey Oscar (Oscar)

4-11-10

Star Rating HHH

Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Has been found a good opening on debut and is one to take seriously. Watch the betting.

JUNCTION ROAD (IRE) (46)

O Camphor Syndicate T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Mr J L Gleeson F 5 B M F Finneran Br Ch f Crystal Ocean (GB) - True Value (Winged Love)

4-11-10

Star Rating HHHH

JUNCTION ROAD 10/1 Mr S. Connor 10.8 5L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Hutton Star 10.13 DRYL 28 AUG Bumper 2m 1f 87yds Gd Half-sister to Yalla Habibi, won twice over hurdles at 2m. Finished 5l behind Hutton Star when ﬁfth of 11 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good) in August. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Stephen Carlin.

LITTLEBEEN (IRE) (178)

O Fiona Merlehan T Jarlath P Fahey, Kildare J Mr D Doyle (5) F 30

B Eugene Dunne Br B f Gustav Klimt - Youve Got A Friend (Alhaarth)

4-11-10

Star Rating HH

LITTLEBEEN 50/1 Peter Smithers 9.13 60L 15th of 16 to Ole Ole (FR) 10.13 BELW 18 APR mdn hdl 2m 1f 30yds Yld 14/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.10 3/4L 30L 3rd to Keep Twisting 10.10 here 18 FEB 6rn Bumper 2m 157yds Sft Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Ole Ole when 15th of 16 on her hurdling debut at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (yielding) in April.

MISS WILLOW GREY (IRE) (334)

O Miss Rochelle Murphy T Michael John Roche, Wexford J Mr H P Goff (7) F 0B Mr Michael John Roche Br Gr f Leading Light - Miss Palm (Great Palm (USA))

4-11-10

Star Rating H

MISS WILLOW GREY 66/1 Philip Byrnes 10.9 last of 11fn, 14rn to Highland Crystal 10.9 here 13 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 2f 132yds Hvy Half-sister to Midnight Moonshine, won in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 3m. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Highland Crystal when 11th of 14 on her racecourse debut here over 2m 3f (heavy) in November last year. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today.

PAT’S PRODIGIES (IRE) (-)

O Eric Newnham & T Moran T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Miss P Elvin (7) F B Mr Thomas Moran Br B f Vendangeur - Mayo Mystique (Heron Island)

4-11-10

Star Rating H

Half-sister to Phils Choice, won over hurdles at 2m 4f. Probably best watched on her racecourse debut, unless the market suggests otherwise.

PEACE ROSE (IRE) (18)

O Mrs H Conte T Vincent Conte (R), Laois J Mrs Holly Conte (7) F 0 B The Beeches Stud Ltd Br B f Idaho - Peace Plan (Sageburg)

4-11-10

Star Rating H

PEACE ROSE 80/1 Mrs Holly Conte 11.2 57L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to She Was The One 11.9 LIST 25 SEP Bumper 2m Gd/Yld Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 80-1 behind She Was The One when 12th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) last month.

Hood worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Shuil Solas, 7/2 Junction Road, 4/1 Back In Favour, 7/1 Bambi Fever, 10/1 Bayswater Bloom, Casey Quest, 14/1 Eastern Whisper (GB), 20/1 Finnellatimes, Cantgetaway, 25/1 Littlebeen, 33/1 Moot Hall (FR), Pat’s Prodigies, 66/1 Miss Willow Grey, Peace Rose 2025 - 1st Easter Bonnet (FR) 2nd Prophetess Miriam 3rd La Rocca Lass (4 min. 0.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY BACK IN FAVOUR has been running creditably against geldings and might be able to strike here in mares’ company. Third at the Galway Festival, she filled the same position behind a smart newcomer at Listowel and the runner-up landed a maiden hurdle last week. Eastern Whisper is a newcomer to note with Patrick Mullins in the plate. The Sea The Stars five-year-old is out of a Listed-placed, 1m4f winner in France, and the jockey booking is really interesting. There was market support for Junction Road before her debut fifth at Down Royal and she has since joined Henry de Bromhead.

WIN: BACK IN FAVOUR

EACH-WAY: EASTERN WHISPER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): H De Bromhead (39 wins from 350 runners, 11%) runs JUNCTION ROAD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs JUNCTION ROAD Longest Traveller: BAMBI FEVER trained by T Townend, Cork, 158 miles.

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DID YOU KNOW

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

ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED You will occasionally see letters after a horses form ﬁgures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?

C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today. D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit. CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards. C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course. BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today. So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.

DATES FOR DIARY

2026/27

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CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.35p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series 3-Y-O Hurdle of €14,000 (A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €8,400 (Penalty Value: €8,246), Second will receive €2,800, Third will receive €1,400, Fourth will receive €700, Fifth will receive €420, Sixth will receive €280. A hurdle for three years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles). About 2 miles 46 yards. €140 to enter, €14 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 12lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra Of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Value to winner: €8246; Second: €2800; Third: €1400; Fourth: €700; Fifth: €420; Sixth: €280 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €12,000 (A race in the William Hill Challenger Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap hurdle for three years old and upwards. (110 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 46 yards. €120 to enter, €12 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 8th October. Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series Hurdle of €18,000 (A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,602), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race on or since 4th May, 2025. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 95 yards. €180 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 4th May, 2025 Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra Of two hurdle races or one value €12,500 10lb extra. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,835), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards. (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 95 yards. €150 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: €8835; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,835), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €150 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €8835; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.30p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Division 1) (A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for three years old and upwards rated 0-100. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €90 to enter, €10 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 8th October. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.07p.m. The William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Division 2) (A race in the William Hill Challenge Series) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for three years old and upwards rated 0-100. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €90 to enter, €10 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 8th October. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race of €14,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €8,400 (Penalty Value: €8,246), Second will receive €2,800, Third will receive €1,400, Fourth will receive €700, Fifth will receive €420, Sixth will receive €280. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 46 yards. €140 to enter, €14 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle). Value to winner: €8246; Second: €2800; Third: €1400; Fourth: €700; Fifth: €420; Sixth: €280 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE

NEXT RACE DAY WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER

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