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OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
TUESDAY 29TH APRIL 2025
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
TEL: 045 897704
FAX: 045 897319
CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill
EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com
WEBSITE: www.punchestown.com
TRUSTEES: S C. Lawlor., N. Speirs Esq.
DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman), Ms L. Young, Mr R. O’Sullivan, Mr L. Queally, Mr J. Morris, Mr D. Ashmore, Mr C. O’Reilly and Mr N. Speirs
PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
TUESDAY 29TH APRIL 2025
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Raceday Stewards:
Mr. C.P. Magnier
Mr A. Byrne
Mr J. Weld
Mr. J. Rearden
Mr L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course:
Mr B. Sheridan
Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Hamilton
Clerk of the Scales:
Starter:
Assistant Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr P.L. Malone
Mr J.R. Banahan
Mr D. Cullen
Mr A.L. McKeever
Mr. M. Bird
Stewards Secretaries: Mr C.J. Sweeney & Mr A. Ring
Medical Officers:
Veterinary Officer:
Dr J. Pugh & Dr A. McGoldrick
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Mr D.J. Condell & Mr D. Fennessy
Security Officer:
Mr D. Buckley
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Mr. K. McConnell (Stableyard)
Mr. P. Traynor (Racetrack)
Ms V. Hyde (Racetrack)
Mr T. Austin (Racetrack)
Mr H Dillon (Parade Ring)
DOCTOR
Dr G. Fay & Dr R. Downey
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (48) 9 11 12 (166)
O Declan Landy
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Arthur Fennelly
J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy
F 221p-31
Star Rating HHHH
CAPTAIN GUINNESS 7 N.H. WINS €373,265.20 C HANDICAP RATING 164
Rachael Blackmore 11.10 won 1 1/2L 49L from Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.10 and Funambule Sivola (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft
16/1 HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 8 1/2L 6L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft
6/4Fav HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 p.u. in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 23
5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft
Strong gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: won second successive Fortria Chase at Navan (by 7 lengths from Riviere d’Etel) in November: 17/2, also won 6-runner Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last time from Gentleman de Mee, idling run-in having looked in control last: unproven beyond 17f: acts on heavy going.
KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM
1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)
2. SADDLE CLOTH
3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH
4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN
5. AGE 6. ST 7. LB 8. LBS
9. COLOUR OF HORSE
B = BAY
BR = BROWN
CH = CHESTNUT
GR = GREY
RO = ROAN
10 SEX OF HORSE
C = COLT
F = FILLY
G = GELDING
H = HORSE
M = MARE
11. SIRE (FATHER)
12. DAM (MOTHER)
13. FORM GUIDE
14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
15. FORM COMMENT
- = NEW RACING SEASON
/ = MISSED RACING SEASON
P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE
F = HORSE FELL
U = RIDER UNSEATED
R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE
CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE
B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN
S = HORSE SLIPPED
R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE
D = DISQUALIFIED
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends Of Punchestown,
On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to the opening day of the 2025 Punchestown Festival, William Hill Champion Chase Day.
The Punchestown Festival is a massive event that ignites local pride and captures national attention. A celebration over 5 days for the culmination of the jumps season boasting 12 Grade 1 races and over €3.5 million in prizemoney drawing champions, dreamers, and crowds from far and wide With a reputation which brings both responsibility and pressure to deliver perfect jumping ground It is Ireland’s largest corporate hospitality event, where top class racing meets the glamour of fashion, the joy of entertainment, and creates special moments and memories that last a lifetime But beyond the numbers, the prestige, and the spectacle - Punchestown is more than that, Punchestown is special, Punchestown is tradition.
As we embark on a major milestone in our history, the 175th anniversary of Punchestown, our focus in 2025 has been to instil that tradition so that the business continues to evolve and grow so that we safeguard Punchestown for the generations to come. This would simply not be possible without the support of each and every one of you here today and the integral part you play in the tradition of Punchestown and for that I want to say Thank You.
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A thrilling renewal of the Grade 1 €300,000 William Hill Champion Chase takes centre stage as the feature race on day one I would particularly like to acknowledge and thank the team at William Hill and indeed all our partners today and indeed throughout the week for your invaluable support. Without their involvement it wouldn’t be possible for us to attract and showcase the very best jump racing stars on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season.
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We’re delighted to see such an array of notable entries from the UK throughout the week who are set to renew rivalries again on Irish soil The UK involvement is a long-standing tradition and such an integral part of our festival This has been bolstered this year with the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series. This initiative consists of 12 qualifiers, evenly dispersed throughout the UK and Ireland, culminating in a €100,000 final which takes place at the Punchestown Festival today. We sincerely thank Ronnie, Alex and the team at Albert Bartlett and all UK Trainers, Owners, Jockeys and Racing Enthusiasts for making the extra effort to travel to Punchestown and we wish you a very enjoyable stay
The next five days really are something to savour, and we hope that you enjoy the action on and off the track with a host of entertainment lined up for you all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment of the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and I hope you have a few winners as well!
I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Gold Cup the feature highlight on Day 2 which the first race going to post at 2.30pm.
Kindest Regards
Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown
Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Drive responsibly on and off-road.
ABOUT TOWN
ABANDONMENT
SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
BINOCULAR HIRE
BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.
BOTTLE & GLASS
RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
CASH FACILITIES
THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS
CLOAK ROOM
THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.
EVACUATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.
LOST PROPERTY
ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.
MEDICAL CENTRE
THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.
TRANSPORT
A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.
REFUSAL & REMOVAL
PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS.
WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND
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The KHR 200, introduced by the Kildare Hunt Club, is a new prize that recognises the vital role owners play in the success and sustainability of Irish National Hunt racing.
Awarded to the season’s leading owner at Punchestown, the inaugural KHR 200 Leading Owner Cup went to JP McManus, whose six winners were;
Spillane’s Tower
It’s On The Line
Mywayofthinkin
Irancy So They Tell Me Fact To File
Over the course of the season, 169 races were run at Punchestown, with 133 individual owners recording victories, highlighting great depth and diversity within the industry.
Owners are the backbone of the sport - supporting trainers, investing in young talent and helping to maintain the high standard in Irish jump racing. The KHR 200 celebrates not just one winner, but the collective contribution of all those who keep the sport thriving from season to season.
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This year’s National Hunt Festival commemorates the 175 anniversary of racing at Punchestown, followed from last year’s 200 year of the Kildare Hunt Club association with National Hunt Racing. It was in 1824 that Hunt members first organized race meetings for the gentleman farmers and army officers based within the county to indulge their taste for riding over typical Kildare country. These meetings were held in various locations around the county before Punchestown became the home of Irish national hunt racing, in 1850, and the foundation of what we now know today as The Punchestown National Hunt Festival th th
To commemorate this occasion the Kildare Hunt Club is presenting a Perpetual Cup “KHR 200 Punchestown Leading Owner Cup” to the leading owner who accumulated the most wins at Punchestown from the first day of the festival last year to the last day of racing before the start of this year’s Festival. The cup will be presented to the leading owner, JP McManus, by the members of the Kildare Hunt Club at the beginning of today’s opening festival meeting. This presentation is to acknowledge the important role that racehorse owners have in the continued success of Punchestown.
Many would be familiar with the complete set of Punchestown fine art prints by John Sturgess of the famous Conyngham Cup 1872.The handcolored aquatints show Punchestown Racecourse in four fine pictures –The Start, The Double, The Stone Wall and The Finish. A copy of these prints adorns the walls of many homes and offices not only in this country but around the world. We were very fortunate to acquire the four original oil paintings by Sturgess and to mark this year’s 175 anniversary the Punchestown board and management will be releasing one hundred seventy-five special copy prints from the originals to mark the occasion. th The prints will be on display at the main entrance area and will be available for sale later in the year. The monies raised from the sale will be going to both our two neighboring charities Tiglin and Barretstown Camp, two worthy causes with a long association with Punchestown.
We hope you enjoy this year’s Punchestown National Hunt Festival 2025
2.30 The Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Steeplechase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80)
Three Miles and 90 Yards (Generously sponsored by the Kildare Hunt Club) FIRST €8850; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300
O Martin C Fleming
T W J Burke, Cork
B Miss Kate Whelan
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Bell Star (Roselier (FR))
J Mr M J O’Connor F 8p74-33 (C,T) GRANGE ISLAND 2 N.H. WINS €11,800.00 (PtoP) 4/1 M J O’Connor 7L 3rd to Cloudy Tuesday KNOCKANARD 22-FEB-25 5r4f
(PtoP) 6/1 M J O’Connor 8L 3rd to Ontheropes CARRIGAROSTIG 19-JAN-25 6r
(PtoP) 6/1 M J O’Connor 9L 4th to Angels Dawn DROMAHANE 30-DEC-24 13r11f
3m
race at Knockanard over 3m (heavy) in February.
O Miss I T Walsh
T Turlough O’Connor (R), Cork
B Miss Irene T Walsh
Br B g Cloudings - Hansel Monday (Beneficial (GB))
J Mr T O’Connor (7) F 404-413
CLOUDY TUESDAY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 (PtoP) 5/1 T O’Connor 3L 3rd to Fountain House DROMAHANE 06-APR-25 7r Open 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 3/1 T O’Connor won 1/2L 6 1/2L from Born By The Sea and Grange Island KNOCKANARD 22-FEB-25 5r4f Open 3m 4f Hvy (PtoP) 16/1 T O’Connor dist 4th to Rocky’s Howya CRAGMORE 26-JAN-25 6r4f Open 3m Yld/Sft 3 KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (51) 11 11 12 (166) O Teresa Flood T Peter John Flood (R), Meath
B Mr L Walsh
Br B g Morozov (USA) - Knockiel Spirit (Overbury)
J Miss G Benson (7) F p42-843 (C,T)
KNOCKIEL SYNGE 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 CD (PtoP) 7/2 Ms G Benson 13L 3rd to
5r4f
3m 4f Hvy 33/1 R.A. Doyle 11.11 (TS) 56L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB chse 3m 193yds Hvy
O Catherine Murphy
T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford
B M Jean-Charles Thibaut & Mme Jacqueline Rykart
Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Chuchoteuse (FR) (Astarabad (USA))
J Mr J W Hendrick (7) F p24-122 (TStrap)
FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (PtoP) 7/4 J W Hendrick 9L 2nd to I Masked Du Potier (FR) BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-25 6r3f Open 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 2/1FF J W Hendrick 3L 2nd to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 2/1 S W Kehoe won 1 1/2L 40L from Bob The Builder and Beau’s Candle BALLYCRYSTAL 19-JAN-25 4r3f
Beaten 9l by I Masked Du Potier when second of 6 at 7-4fav on his
O William P Murphy
T William P Murphy, Carlow
B L Doyle
Br B g Morozov (USA) - Jennys Gem (Goldmark (USA))
J Mr P W Gleeson (7) F 322330GRAGEEN
28/1 Mr P.A. King 11.9 (CP) 36L 10th of 12fn, 16rn to Con’s Roc 11.7 LIM 29 DEC 24 hnt.ch 2m 6f 120yds Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/1 P A King 1 3/4L 3rd to Willitgoahead TATTERSALLS 08-DEC-24 7r 3m Sft (PtoP) 9/2 L J Carberry 2L 3rd to Willitgoahead TINAHELY 17-NOV-24 5r4f Open 3m Gd/Yld
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HAGGARD (IRE) (15)
O T M Coleman & Milestone Bloodstock Limited
T Colin Bowe, Wexford
B Mrs Dolores Traynor
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune - Hushed Up (Medaaly (GB))
J Mr R James (7) F 65-3724 HAGGARD
14/1 Mr R. James 11.0 3/4L 3/4L ns 4th to Ta Se Rua (GB) 11.0 TRAM 14 APR 8rn hnt.ch 2m 5f 180yds Yld (PtoP) 10/1 D Higgins 12L 2nd to Gale Force Jet (GB) MONKSGRANGE 30-MAR-25 9r4f Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 8/1 B Finn 25L 7th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld
Finished
3/4l
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IRIKO
O Denis Paul Murphy
T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford
B M Claude Yves Pelsy & Elevage d’Airy
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Purda D’airy (FR) (Cadoubel (FR))
J Mr S Cotter (7) F 3-p1/-f4p
IRIKO D’AIRY (FR) (PtoP) 2/1JFF S Cotter p.u. in race won by Onyerbike BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-25 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/2CFF S Cotter 21L 4th to Bold Fury FARMACAFFLEY 22-FEB-25 6r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/4FF S Cotter fell in race won by Bob The Builder TINAHELY 11-JAN-25 8r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft
Pulled up when 2-1fav at Ballycrystal over 3m (good - yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Onyerbike last month on his latest outing.
J Mr J L Scallan (7) F ppp-064 (C,T)
Well beaten at 5-1fav behind Spiddle Hill when fourth of
Loughbrickland over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.
O S Dolan
T James William Hannon, Waterford
B Matthew James Commins
Br B g Mores Wells (GB) - Rain Dancer Lass (Rainwatch (GB))
J Mr J G Murphy (7) F f1-bpu3
KEEPTHEOLDMANOUT
(PtoP) 7/1 E Mahon 9 1/2L 3rd to Bartlemy Boy (GB) LISCARROLL 30-MAR-25 13r7f Wnr of One 3m Yld (PtoP) 7/2 J G Murphy u.r in race won by Cold Old Fire KNOCKANOHILL 16-MAR-25 4r1f Wnr of Three 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 8/1 E Mahon p.u. in race won by Magic Sadler (GB) BELLHARBOUR 02-FEB-25 6r3f Wnr of One 3m Gd/Yld
O Anthony Coughlan Heating & Plumbing Ltd
T Peter Maher, Kildare
B David Connors
Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Daboya (GER) (Hernando (FR))
J Mr F P Murphy (7) F p-56p35 (CPiece)
Well beaten at 6-1fav behind Man Of The House when fifth of 8
at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m (good) earlier this month.
MELLOW GLORY (PtoP) 6/1 D Higgins 38L 5th to Man Of The House CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 06-APR-25 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 5/1 F P Murphy 1 3/4L 3rd to Not Now Rodney BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-25 8r5f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 125/1 Mr B.T Stone 11.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Fountain House 11.7 THU 6 MAR 11rn hnt.ch 3m 1f 22yds Gd/Yld 12 TECH TALK (IRE) (51)
O Readsland Racing
T Tom Dreaper, Meath
B P E I Newell
Br B g Doyen - Idle Twitter (Flying Legend (USA))
J Mr D G Lavery F u0126-4
TECH TALK (PtoP) 8/1 J Dunne 15L 4th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 6/1 I Ryan 28L 6th to Fountain House LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 13r7f Open 3m 1f Sft (PtoP) 3/1 B O’Neill 10L 2nd to Tamlaght Eyes PORTRUSH 12-OCT-24 5r3f Wnr of Three 3m Gd
O R P O’Keeffe
T R P O’Keeffe, Wexford
B T C Dawson
Br B g Trans Island (GB) - Queen of The Blues (Blueprint)
J Mr Anthony James Doyle (7) F p4-4-234- (TStrap)
TRANSPRINT (GB)
(PtoP) 4/1 B T Stone 8 3/4L 4th to Backonthegoagain BALLINDENISK 19-MAY-24 12r9f Wnr of One 3m Gd 20/1 Mr B.T Stone 11.0 (TS) 4 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Knockiel Synge 11.0 here 30 APR 24 16rn hnt.ch 3m 90yds Yld (PtoP) 10/1 B T Stone 3.1/2L 2nd to De Nordener
Third of 16 behind Knockiel Synge beaten 7l at 20-1 on his
(yielding) in April last year.
WELL BUOY (IRE) (54)
O Keith F J Loads
T E Bolger, Limerick
B Mrs Mary O’Donoghue
Br B g Well Chosen (GB) - Campanella Rose (Stowaway (GB))
J Miss Gina Andrews F 221-p07
WELL BUOY
12/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 35L last of 7fn, 11rn to Fountain House 11.7 THU 6 MAR hnt.ch 3m 1f 22yds Gd/Yld 28/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 69L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Vanillier (FR) 11.4 here 3 FEB chse 3m 193yds Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 D M Russell p.u. in race won by Bob The Builder TINAHELY 11-JAN-25 8r5f Wnr of One 3m Sft
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A MIGHTY KING (IRE) (23)
O Lorus Projects Limited
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Mr Eunan Condron
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Moncherie (King’s Theatre)
J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F p38-35
A MIGHTY KING (PtoP) 7/2 L P Shanahan 15L 5th to Shining Marble CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 06-APR-25 9r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 10/1 L P Shanahan 14L 3rd to Port Authority BORRIS HOUSE 02-MAR-25 13r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 L P Shanahan 41L 8th to Starmount TATTERSALLS 08-DEC-24 14r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
Finished 15l behind Shining Marble when fifth of 9 at 7-2fav on his latest outing
at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m earlier this month.
RESERVES
17 EMPIRE SOLDIER (IRE) (51)
O Denis Paul Murphy
T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford
B J Lenihan
Br B g Walk In The Park - Fintara (Kayf Tara (GB))
J F 453p-38
EMPIRE SOLDIER
(PtoP) 12/1 J J Berry 26L 8th to Vital Island LINGSTOWN 09-MAR-25 11r Open 3m 1f Yld (PtoP) 2/1 S Cotter 19L 3rd to Gatineau Park BALLYCRYSTAL 19-JAN-25 6r5f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 J W Hendrick p.u. in race won by Kindly Prince (FR) LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 11r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
Well beaten at 12-1fav behind Vital Island when eighth of 11 on
Lingstown over 3m (good to soft) last month. Reserve.
O John P McManus
T E Bolger, Limerick
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B g Westerner (GB) - Nadiya de La Vega (FR) (Lost World)
J Mr D O’Connor F 342 (Hood)
KEEP ON DREAMING
(PtoP) 6/1 Derek O’Connor 1.1/2L 2nd to Ubatuba DARAMONA HOUSE 16-MAR-25 11r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 D M Russell 17L 4th to Apache Tribe OLDTOWN 15-FEB-25 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 7/1 D M Russell 3rd to Klondike (FR) CRAGMORE 26-JAN-25 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft 19 KINGS JET (IRE) (16)
Beaten 1 1/2l by Ubatuba when second of 11 at 6-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Daramona House over 3m (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time. Reserve.
O Douglas Taylor
T C W J Farrell, Kildare
B Mr Oisin Stafford
Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Court Gamble (King’s Theatre) J F f7-p344 KINGS JET (PtoP) 4/1 T
Finished 7l behind Go To The Moon when fourth of 9 at 4-1fav on his
at Stradbally over 3m earlier this month. Reserve.
C,T worn by No 1, No 3, No 9. CPiece worn by No 11 Hood worn by No 18
FRALIMONTI BILBERY comes here in good form and has experience over the ‘banks’ in point-to-points. He won a winners’ event in January before two runner-up efforts against decent sorts, most notably chasing home Vital Island at Lingstown on his penultimate point outing. Last year’s winner Knockiel Synge was 10 lengths behind the selection that day and has to carry a penalty in this. Course form is always a big plus, though, and he has to be respected Cloudy Tuesday comes into calculations as well
WIN: FRALIMONTI BILBERY
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: KNOCKIEL SYNGE
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Bowe (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs HAGGARD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Bowe (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs HAGGARD
Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2015, 2016 and 2019 The stable runs WELL BUOY today.
Mr Oran McGill 11.9 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 8 1/2L 4th to Ned Tanner 11.1 AYR 8 MAR 5rn hcp chse (0-140)2m 4f 110yds Sft 9/2 HR119 Mr O. McGill 11.5 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Hartur D’arc (FR) 11.6 and Must Go Now 11.2
Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR115 Mr O. McGill 11.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Giant Haystacks 10.10 LEP 28 DEC 24 23rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 3f 180yds Yld
O John P McManus T Gordon Elliott, Meath
Brickley 11.6 hd 6L hd 4th to Bridie’s Beau 11.1 GOW 15 FEB 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 180yds Sft 11/1 HR122 P.T. Smithers 11.7 19L 11th of 16 to
11/4 D. King 11.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Saint Le Fort (FR) 11.12 CK 20 MAR 19rn
Daniel King 11.2 5 1/2L 3 1/2L 3L 4th to Battle Born Lad (GB) 11.2 HAYDOCK PARK 15 FEB 6rn
5/1 HR119 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.4 2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Londonofficecallin 10.8 here 12
O Owen Daley
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B P Cashman
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Jessber’s Dream (Milan (GB))
J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F 605-110
BRIDIE’S BEAU 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C HANDICAP
14/1 HR118 K.C. Sexton 10.9 32L 15th of 19 to Will The Wise 10.9 NAAS 23 FEB
9/1 HR109 K.E Buckley 11.1 won hd 6L from Killaney King 11.9 and Camino Rock (GB) 11.2 GOW 15 FEB 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 180yds Sft 5/2Fav HR95 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 won 6L 4 1/2L from John The Diva (FR) 11.2 and Mighty Soldier 11.2
O Derek Kierans
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mme Nicole Terriere & Mahe Guiberteau
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Altesse D’arc (FR) (Policy Maker)
J Keith Donoghue F 09uf-22
HARTUR D’ARC (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €77,880.00 HANDICAP RATING 118 13/2 HR137 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 1/2L 2nd to Bushmans Pass 10.9 NAAS 9 MAR 14rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 174yds Sft 7/2Fav HR113 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 1 1/4L 2nd to Cave Court 11.5 NAAS 26 JAN 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR137 K.M. Donoghue 11.1 fell in race won by Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.4 LEP 27 DEC 24 27rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Gd/Yld
T Anthony McCann, Monaghan B Godolphin Br Ch g Iffraaj (GB) - Perfect Light (Galileo)
7/1 HR113 S.W
Flanagan 11.7 (H) won nk 4L from Natural Breeze 10.2 and Zurich (FR) 11.12 CLON 13
20/1 S.W Flanagan 11.12 (H)
O Mrs Peter Bond
T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB)
B Mrs Ann Bond
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - Fiddlededee (Beneficial (GB))
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr F 2276-21 (Hood)
STAY IF U WANT TO 3 N.H. WINS €13,422.90 HANDICAP RATING 116
Benjamin Macey 10.10 (H) won 4 1/2L 3 1/2L from Rocheval (FR) 11.10 and Young Jack 12.0 KELSO 14 FEB 12rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 6f 151yds Sft
Benjamin Macey 11.5 (H) 2L 2nd to Belvedere Blast 11.0 MARKET RASEN 17 JAN 9rn hcp hdl (0-110)2m 7f 16yds Gd /Sft
Benjamin Macey 9.11 (H) 11L 6th of 13 to East India Express 11.4 ASCOT 20 DEC 24 hcp hdl (0-130)2m 5f 141yds Gd /Sft 11 CAMINO ROCK (GB) (25) 8 10 10 (150)
O Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn
T M F Morris, Tipperary
B R B Mckay
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Cresswell Ruby (Rashar (USA))
J Gavin Brouder (3) F 6176-39 (C,T)
CAMINO ROCK (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 HANDICAP RATING 114
25/1 HR114 J. Coen 11.5 (CP) (TS) 57L last of 9fn, 11rn to Rue Taylor (FR) 11.4 WEX 4 APR nov.hdl 3m 110yds Yld/Sft
16/1 HR113 G. Brouder 11.2 (CP) hd 6L 3rd to Bridie’s Beau 11.1 GOW 15 FEB 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 180yds Sft 28/1 HR113 G. Brouder 11.0 (BK) (TS) 6L 6th of 16fn, 19rn to Binge Worthy 11.11 here 23 NOV 24 Ext hcp
O Edward Cawley
T Edward Cawley, Meath
B Edward Cawley
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Arise And Go Now (Golan)
J John Shinnick (5) F f50-139
MUST GO NOW 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 113
9/2
HR113 K.E Buckley 11.5 (H) 30L 9th of 10fn, 15rn to Grann’s Boy 11.1 FAIR 20
13/2
HR109 K.E Buckley 11.2 (H) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Cave Court 11.5 NAAS 26 JAN
Sft/Hvy 10/1
HR99 K.E Buckley 11.1 (H) won 5L 2L from Tyson (GER) 10.10 and Birmingham Alabama 11.6 FAIR 1
O C M Marles Partnership
T Evan Williams, (IN GB)
B The Bristol Five
Br Ch g Watar - Jezzebelle (GB) (Schiaparelli (GER))
J Isabel Williams F 32101-1
BOYLES HILL 3 N.H. WINS €16,628.90
Isabel Williams 10.10 won 1L 4L from Lanesborough 10.9 and Castelfort (FR)
Isabel Williams 11.8 won hd 9L from Valens Bruyee 11.8 and Awesome Foursome (GB) 10.3 FFOS LAS
Adam Wedge 11.3 50L 14th of 17 to Molto Bene 11.7 CHEPSTOW 22 NOV 24
O In Bounds Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Elevator Action (Lord Shanakill (USA))
J Daniel King F 6-0110-1 (TStrap)
LONDONOFFICECALLIN 4 FLAT WINS €25,075.00 3 N.H. WINS €21,240.00 C HANDICAP RATING 112 7/1 HR102 D. King 10.8 (TS) won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Sammy Smart (GB) 10.13 and Bright Legend 11.4 here 12
5/2Fav HR102 D. King 10.0 (TS) last of 22fn, 23rn to Sequoiaspirit 10.9 NAV 17 NOV 24 hcp hdl
5/6Fav HR70 M.W Hassett 10.2 (TS) won 1/2L 3/4L from Tastyee 8.9 and Fine Print 8.4 THU 10
O K Alexander T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB) B Mr Kenneth Alexander Br B f Walk In The Park - Daisy de Sivola (FR) (Assessor (IRE))
Nico de Boinville 11.3 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Blue Hop 11.10 WETHERBY 28 MAR 13rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f 56yds Gd Nico de Boinville 11.0 won 2L 3/4L from Come On Nia (GB) 11.7 and Two Fingers West 11.0 WARWICK 31 DEC 24 16rn nov.hdl 2m 5f Sft Nico de Boinville 11.2 1L 2nd to Jakana 11.2 SOUTHWELL 16 DEC 24 11rn mdn
O Daniel Kelly
T Brian M McMahon, Galway
B M Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & M Pascal Magne
Br B f Spider Flight (FR) - Verysland (FR) (Saint Des Saints (FR))
Sean Bowen 11.2 (CP) 4 1/4L 2nd to Blue Hop 11.10 WETHERBY 28 MAR 13rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f 56yds Gd
Jonathan England 11.2 (CP) 1/2L 11L 3rd to Millie Supreme 11.3 CARLISLE 9 MAR 5rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 4f 198yds Gd
Jonathan England 10.11 (CP) hd 9 1/2L 22L 4th to New Order 10.11 WETHERBY 12 FEB 8rn
O Blind Squirrels Syndicate/William Esdaile
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Philip Rothwell
Br B g Laverock - Greenane (Sans Frontieres)
J Aidan Kelly (5) F 1-22429- (CPiece)
BILLY LEE SWAGGER 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 C HANDICAP RATING 107 11/4 HR107 T. Power Roche 10.12 (CP) 13L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Blaze The Way 11.12 NAV 15 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-116)3m 1f Yld/Sft 9/2Fav HR104 J.P O’Sullivan 10.10 2 3/4L 2nd to Binge Worthy 11.11 here 23 NOV 24 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft 10/1 HR104 S.D. Torrens 10.2 8L 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Tune In A Box 10.6 here 30
O M Buckley & A Speelman
T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)
B P Connell
Br B g Walk In The Park - Cove (Westerner (GB))
J Paul O’Brien F 860-u22
NOBLE PARK 0 WINS HANDICAP RATING 107
Paul O’Brien 11.2 5 1/2L 2nd to Almuhit 10.9 WARWICK 9 MAR 12rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f Gd Nico de Boinville 11.2 3 3/4L 2nd to Diamonds For Luck 11.8 SANDOWN PARK 1 FEB 4rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 216yds Hvy Nico de Boinville 11.4 u.r in race won by Castle Carrock 11.4 SANDOWN PARK 24 JAN 10rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 216yds Sft
O Justin Carthy
T Faye Bramley, (IN GB)
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Br B g Sea The Stars - Ezima (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
Isabelle Ryder 11.0 (CP) (TS) 44L 11th of 16 to The Big Breac 10.12 WETHERBY 27
O J J Leckey
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B M O’Callaghan
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gift From Milan (Milan (GB))
J Simon Torrens F 12-3u5-8
AWAY TO MILAN 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 104
Star Rating HH
11/4Fav HR105 Miss P. Elvin 12.1 last of 8fn, 9rn to Ragmans Corner 11.11 here 13 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 85yds Sft
13/2 HR105 S.D. Torrens 10.6 13L 5th of 10fn, 12rn to Farmers Lodge 11.12 here 31 DEC 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft
7/2Fav HR105 T. Power Roche 10.4 u.r in race won by Glen Kiln 11.7 NAV 15 DEC
Well beaten at 11-4jt-fav behind Ragmans Corner when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in January.
RESERVES
O Tom Bond
T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB)
B Mrs Ann Bond
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - Fiddlededee (Beneficial (GB))
J Kevin Brogan F 1338-84
Star Rating HHH
SOLDIEROFTHESTORM 2 N.H. WINS €9,820.50 HANDICAP RATING 109 Richie McLernon 11.5 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Blue Hop 11.10 WETHERBY 28 MAR 13rn
5f
Gd Benjamin Macey 11.0 18L 8th of 14 to Gold For Alec (FR) 11.3 HUNTINGDON 23 JAN hcp hdl (0-115)2m 4f 145yds Sft Benjamin Macey 10.11 21L 8th of 18 to King William Rufus (FR) 11.1 ASCOT 20 DEC
Finished 7l behind Blue Hop when fourth of 13 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 5f (good) last month. Reserve.
O Rory F Larkin
T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny
B Mr M Enright
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman - Celestial Love (Galileo) J F 10pp-74
HR109 D.E. Mullins 11.1 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 12L 4th to Luminous Light (GB) 11.5 CK 20 MAR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 12/1 HR109 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.7 9 3/4L 7th of 16fn, 17rn to Serienmond (GER) 11.10 LEP 2 MAR hcp hdl 2m Yld 12/1
HR112 D.E. Mullins 11.10 p.u. in race won by Jake Peter 11.4 CK 3 NOV 24 17rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 60yds Gd
Finished 15l behind Luminous Light when fourth of 20 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (good) last month. Reserve.
Tadhg O’Sullivan
T Joseph G Murphy, Tipperary
B Con O’Keeffe
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Nicaragua (GB) (Zamindar (USA))
J Cian Quirke (3) F 64-3656
GABRIEL RANGER 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 HANDICAP RATING 106
Star Rating HH
13/2 HR108 D.E. Mullins 11.12 12L 6th of 10fn, 13rn to Birdsandthebees 10.10 LIM 1 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 128yds Gd 5/1 C.M. Quirke 11.9 8 3/4L 5th of 11 to Spinning Web 11.10 THU 6 MAR beg.ch 2m 4f 176yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR106 D.E. Mullins 10.13 24L 6th of 14 to Cave Court 11.5 NAAS 26 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy
Finished 12l behind Birdsandthebees when sixth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. Reserve.
Blinkers worn by No 19. C,T worn by No 11. CPiece worn by No 3, No 5, No 20, No 21. Hood worn by No 8, No 10, No 17 TStrap worn by No 4, No 15, No 23.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Timmy Tuesday, 10/1 Bright Legend, Almuhit, 11/1 Luminous Light (GB), Boyles Hill, 14/1 Blue Hop, Stay If U Want To, Londonofficecallin, Crazierthandaisy (GB), 16/1 Cave Court, Hartur D’arc (FR), Rocheval (FR), Kinbara Firstdraft, Jolie Jewel (FR), Noble Park, Buy Some Time, 20/1 Slanagaibhgoleir, 25/1 Sammy Smart (GB), 33/1 Bridie’s Beau, Camino Rock (GB), Must Go Now, Down Around, Kilta, Billy Lee Swagger, 50/1 Away To Milan 2024 - 1st Tune In A Box 2nd Quest With Speed 3rd Montregard (FR) (4 min. 52.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
STAY IF U WANT TO won nicely at Kelso last time and gets the vote in a wide-open looking affair The Soldier Of Fortune gelding looks progressive and could still be on a nice mark off 116 Rocheval finished second to the selection that day before falling when in front at the same course the following month. He’s entitled to get closer now at the revised terms. Luminous Light comes here on a hat-trick and is another to bear in mind
WIN: STAY IF U WANT TO EACH-WAY: ROCHEVAL
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 699 runners, 14%) runs SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR and TIMMY TUESDAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 72 runners, 12%)
runs SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR and TIMMY TUESDAY
Longest Traveller: CAVE COURT trained by N Kelly, Derry, 170 miles.
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of €50,000 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 149 Yards
J. J. Slevin 12.0 (TS) 35L 11th of 14 to Sans Bruit (FR) 10.6 AINTREE 3 APR hcp chse
9/2Fav HR152 P. Townend 11.12 p.u. in race won by The King Of Prs 9.13 FAIR 11 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 1f 50yds Sft 16/1 HR152 B. Hayes 11.4 54L last of 6fn, 8rn to Energumene (FR) 11.4
HELVIC DREAM (IRE) (7)
O Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill
T Noel Meade, Meath
B T O’Dwyer & K O’Brien
Br B g Power (GB) - Rachevie (Danehill Dancer) J Donagh Meyler F 3325-62 (TStrap) HELVIC
22/1 HR128 D. Meyler 10.12 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Lord Erskine 10.9 FAIR 22 APR 16rn Ext hcp
9/1 HR100 J.A. Powell 9.2 (TS) 4 1/4L 6th of 8 to Falcon Eight 9.5 GOW 2
7/1 HR128 D. Meyler 11.1 (BK) 16L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Bleu De Vassy (FR) 11.1
1/2l by Lord Erskine when second of 16 at
Listed 2m
O Allan Snow
T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance (GB) (Galileo)
J Mr J H Williamson (7) F 330-170 (C,T)
SAMUI (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €16,225.00 4 N.H. WINS €57,230.00 HANDICAP RATING 131 Jordan Gainford 10.11 (CP) (TS) 23L 17th of 26 to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl
Gd /Sft
Sean Bowen 11.13 (CP) (TS) 18L 7th of 11 to Pyffo 11.4 MUSSELBURGH 2 FEB hcp hdl (0-145)2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft
2/1Fav HR126 C.P Millar 11.7 (CP) (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Jazzy Matty (FR) 11.10 and San Aer 9.12 THU
17th of 26 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at
E J O’Grady T E J O’Grady, Tipperary B Liam O’Regan
Br B g Walk In The Park - At Maggies Cross (Oscar)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 01p-659 (TStrap) ANY ROAD 2 N.H. WINS €24,190.00 HANDICAP RATING
40/1 HR132 M.M. McDonagh 11.0 13L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to McLaurey 10.2 LEP 2 FEB hcp hdl (0-150)
Sft 28/1 HR132 M.M. McDonagh 11.4 10L 6th of 19 to Music Of Tara (GB) 10.8
Well beaten at 12-1 behind Jump Allen when 9th of 16 on his
3f (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
Gestut Hof Ittlingen
J. J. Slevin 10.8 10L 14th of 16 to Kargese
11/2Fav HR130 J.J. Slevin 11.1 9 1/2L 7th of 18fn, 19rn to Enniskerry 11.5 LEP 27
J. J. Slevin 11.1 17L 5th of 12fn, 17rn to Pickanumber 10.7 HAYDOCK
10l behind Kargese at 11-2 when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Well beaten at 28-1 behind Jimmy Du Seuil when
Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Beaten
O W Watt & J Lalor
T Harry Derham, (IN GB)
B Mr W Kinsey
Br B f Great Pretender - Miss Bailly (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))
Paul O’Brien 12.1 won 4 1/2L 2 3/4L from Plantaroma (FR) 10.13 and Not Now Nathaniel (GB) 11.2 LUDLOW 20 MAR 3rn hcp hdl (0-120)1m 7f 169yds Gd
Paul O’Brien 12.0 won 2 1/2L 64L from Shantwopointfive 11.11 and Presenting Nelly (GB) 10.3 EXETER 21 FEB 3rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 161yds Hvy
Paul O’Brien 11.9 won 1L 5 1/2L from Hard As Nails (GB) 11.4 and She’s Notjoeking (GB) 10.5 NEWCASTLE 28 JAN 5rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m
O Angie O’Sullivan T Cian Collins, Meath
B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Br B g Zoffany - On A Pedestal (Montjeu)
J Danny Gilligan F 21119-1 (CPiece)
IMPERO 4 N.H. WINS €33,349.40 HANDICAP RATING 127 4/1 HR121 D.J Gilligan 11.3 (CP) won 2 1/4L 2 1/2L from Extrapolation 11.5 and Baltic Bird (GB) 11.0
Danny Gilligan 10.9 (CP) 52L 9th of 12 to Fiercely Proud 10.13 ASCOT 21 DEC 24 hcp hdl Grade C 1m 7f 152yds Gd /Sft C.P Millar 11.2 (CP) won 7L 1 1/4L from Ollie La Ba Ba 11.4 and Shattered Soldier 11.0 MUSSELBURGH 28
O Jennifer Coyle & Brian P Whelan
T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare
B Harris & Ford Ltd
Br B g Lucarno (USA) - Tyrana (GER) (Acatenango (GER))
J Cian Cullinan (7) F 3-283-30 (Hood)
IRISH PANTHER (GB) HANDICAP RATING 125
Cian Cullinan 9.11 (H) (TS) 7L 10th of 16 to Kargese (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 11/1 HR119 Cian Cullinan 9.8 (H) 1L hd 3rd to McLaurey 10.2 LEP 2 FEB 18rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Sft 16/1 HR118 K.E Buckley 11.7 2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Shraheen 10.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld
O Premier Racing Club
T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B Corrin Stud
Br B g Tagula - Tawjeeh (GB) (Haafhd (GB))
J Daniel King F 5-68310 (TStrap)
GOD OF THUNDER 2 FLAT WINS €31,010.40 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 124 20/1
7L 5L from Harry’s Legacy (GB) 11.12 and Long Gone 10.12
40/1 D. King 11.12 (TS) 4 1/2L 8 1/2L 3rd
O Pearse Callaghan
T Mrs Gillian Callaghan, Meath
B Mr Nick Luck
Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Alverstone (GB) (Alflora)
J Caragh Monaghan (7) F 0347-p0 (TStrap)
RUN FOR HARRY 2 N.H. WINS €15,340.00 HANDICAP RATING 123
100/1 R. Deegan 11.12 (TS) 59L 10th of 11 to Mirazur West 11.12 CK 20 APR beg.ch 2m 1f 25yds Yld
33/1 K.E Buckley 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Aspire Tower 11.12 WEX 4 APR 8rn beg.ch 2m Yld/Sft
15/2 HR123 D. Meyler 11.10 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 14fn, 18rn to Jeaniemacaroney 10.8 THU 21 DEC 24
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Mirazur West when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.
O Denis Hickey
T Denis Hickey (R), Wexford
B Mrs L Hickey
Br Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Wouldnt Doubt Ya (Oscar)
J Sean O’Keeffe F 0-4115-f (TStrap)
SONNY MAY 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00 C HANDICAP RATING 120
9/1 HR121 S.F O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) fell in race won by Shuffle The Deck 12.0 NAAS 3 APR 8rn nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld
20/1 HR122 S.F O’Keeffe 11.6 (TS) 30L 5th of 7fn, 12rn to Ol Man Dingle 11.6 LEP 29 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld 4/1
HR113 S.F O’Keeffe 11.5 (TS) won 2 3/4L 4 1/2L from If You Let Me (GB) 11.11 and Lady Bresil 11.1 here 24 NOV 24 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 166yds Sft
Fell at the last when 9-1 at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Shuffle The Deck earlier this month on his latest outing. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
O Giddy Up Boy Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Gestut Wittekindshof Br Gr g Sea The Moon (GER) - Saldenehre (GER) (Highest Honor (FR))
J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F 0240-13 (Hood)
Star Rating HHHHH
SERIENMOND (GER) 2 FLAT WINS €14,500.00 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 118 11/2 HR117 C. Stone-Walsh 9.12 (H) 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Lord Erskine 10.9 FAIR 22 APR 16rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft 6/1 HR107 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (H) won 3L 1L from High Honour (GB) 10.9 and Oakley (GER) 11.0 LEP 2 MAR 17rn hcp hdl 2m Yld 12/1 HR108 J.P Shinnick 10.0 61L 18th of 24 to Farmers Lodge 10.11 FAIR 30 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f 55yds Yld
Third of 16 behind Lord Erskine beaten 2 1/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Runs from 3lb out of handicap.
C,T worn by No 2, No 6. CPiece worn by No 11 H,T worn by No 1 Hood worn by No 12, No 17 TStrap worn by No 3, No 5, No 7, No 13, No 15, No 16 Long Handicap - Sonny May 9-13 (139), Serienmond (GER) 9-11 (137) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Gaucher (GB), 11/2 Brentford Hope (GB), Ascending Lark (GB), 8/1 Wilful, 10/1 Lark In The Mornin (GER), 11/1 Helvic Dream, Impero, American Money, Serienmond (GER), 12/1 Hunters Yarn, 20/1 Iberico Lord (FR), Irish Panther (GB), 25/1 God Of Thunder, Sonny May, 50/1 Samui (GB), Any Road, Run For Harry 2024 - 1st Daddy Long Legs (FR) 2nd Brentford Hope (GB) 3rd Conyers Hill (4 min. 8.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
SERIENMOND may be worth a shot here despite being a few pounds out of the handicap The Sea The Moon gelding was a cosy winner on his first outing for Gavin Cromwell and got going a bit late after meeting some traffic when third on his most recent outing at Fairyhouse Ascending Lark comes here having won five on the bounce and was a cosy winner at Ludlow last time. She could still be on a competitive mark. Willie Mullins has a good record in this race and top-weight Gaucher is another who commands respect.
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%)
runs GAUCHER and HUNTERS YARN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 89 runners, 19%) runs GAUCHER and HUNTERS YARN
Fancy That: The stable runs SAMUI today. W P Mullins won this race in 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs GAUCHER and HUNTERS YARN today Star Rating
Danny Mullins 11.7 7L 1L 3rd to Salvator Mundi (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 4 APR 9rn
1
Gd Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 57L 10th of 11 to Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 1/2Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 16L 3 1/2L from Captain Ryan Matt 11.12 and Zillow (GB) 11.12
behind Orandi
SALVATOR
O Mrs J Donnelly
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B MME Laura Lemiere
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Stacicaya (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
J Mr P W Mullins F 2-61-151 (TStrap)
Star Rating HHHH
SALVATOR MUNDI (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €96,115.10 C HANDICAP RATING 156
P. Townend 11.7 (TS) won 7L 1L from Romeo Coolio (GB) 11.7 and Karbau (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 4 APR 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 103yds Gd
Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 (H) (TS) 19L 5th of 11 to Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft
8/15Fav P. Townend 11.4 (H) (TS) won 3L s/hd from Kel Histoire (FR) 11.4 and Relieved Of Duties 11.4 here 12 JAN 6rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 198yds Sft
A winner at 7-2 in the Grade 1 TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree over 2m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Romeo Coolio by 7l.
O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Jeremy MacTaggart Br B g Jack Hobbs (GB) - Fairy Theatre (King’s Theatre)
J Sam Ewing F 2213-9
WHINNEY HILL (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00
Star Rating H
40/1 D.J Gilligan 11.12 76L last of 9fn, 10rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 LEP 2 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Sft
7/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 2 3/4L 4L 3rd to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 23rn mdn hdl 2m Yld
6/4Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 won 3 1/2L 8L from Strong Link 11.7 and Minella Post (GB) 11.7 NAV 16
Well beaten at 40-1 behind Kopek Des Bordes when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) in February.
Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 1, No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/11 Kopek Des Bordes (FR), 7/2 Salvator Mundi (FR), 10/1 Irancy (FR), 25/1 Karbau (FR), 100/1 Whinney Hill (GB), 200/1 Fleetfoot 2024 - 1st Mystical Power 2nd Firefox 3rd Slade Steel (4 min. 7.2 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Willie Mullins saddles four of the six runners and KOPEK DES BORDES is very hard to oppose The No Risk At All gelding comes here with an unbeaten record and has already struck at the top level twice this season. He survived a mistake at the last to win the Supreme at Cheltenham last month and can complete his Grade 1 hat-trick. Stablemate Salvator Mundi was behind him in fifth at Cheltenham but improved to win impressively at Aintree He’s the obvious danger, ahead of Fairyhouse Grade 2 winner Irancy.
WIN: KOPEK DES BORDES EACH-WAY: SALVATOR MUNDI
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%)
runs IRANCY, KARBAU, KOPEK DES BORDES & SALVATOR MUNDI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 89 runners, 19%)
runs IRANCY, KARBAU, KOPEK DES BORDES & SALVATOR MUNDI
Longest Traveller: WHINNEY HILL trained by G Elliott, Meath, 49 miles.
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1/2L from Croke Park 11.10 and Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11.10 LEP 2 FEB 6rn
P. Townend 11.4 7 1/2L 2nd to Sir Gino (FR) 10.12 KEMPTON
O Miss M A Masterson T W P Mullins, Carlow B Ian Dullea
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Cregg So (Moscow Society (USA))
J Danny Mullins F 33/-1413 CHAMP KIELY 6 N.H. WINS €119,770.00 HANDICAP RATING 150
7/4Fav HR150 P. Townend 11.10 4 1/2L 6L 3rd to Spindleberry 11.3 FAIR 20
30/100Fav HR145 P. Townend 11.1 won 8L 24L from Jeannot Lapin (FR) 11.1 and Your Honor 11.1 NAV 1
3 2m Hvy 8/1 D.E. Mullins 11.10 5L 5 1/2L 11L 4th to Ballyburn 11.10 LEP 2 FEB 6rn nov.ch
O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Thomas O’Connor
Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Cappa Or (Oscar) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 01f14-4
GORGEOUS TOM 4 N.H. WINS €47,200.00 C
6/1 M.P Walsh 11.10 nk s/hd 1/2L 4th to Croke Park 11.10 FAIR 1
13/8Fav D.J. O’Keeffe
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B S C E A Haras de Peyre & Mme Pascale Papon
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Brune Ecossaise (FR) (Le Fou) J J J Slevin F 1111-31 (CPiece)
IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €6,250.00 9 N.H. WINS €549,403.50 C HANDICAP RATING 159 P. Townend 11.7 (CP) won 1 1/4L s/hd from Gidleigh Park (GB) 11.7 and Jango Baie (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 3 APR 9rn
11/4 HR154 J.J. Slevin 11.10 5L 5 1/2L 3rd to Ballyburn 11.10 LEP 2 FEB 6rn nov.ch
8/13Fav D.A. Jacob 11.12 won 4L 1/2L from Jordans (FR) 11.12 and Search For Glory 11.12 LIM 28
Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase at Aintree
O Slaneyville Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow B Ronnie O’Neill
Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Anno Whyte (Stowaway (GB))
J Sean O’Keeffe F 3551-11
LECKY WATSON 4 N.H. WINS €172,730.40 C HANDICAP
Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 won 4L hd from Stellar Story 11.7 and Better Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12
/Sft 5/4Fav P. Townend 11.2 won 8L 3 3/4L from Down Memory Lane 11.2 and Farren Glory 11.2 here 12 JAN 4rn
Sft 100/30 P. Townend 11.12 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Slade Steel 11.12 and Blizzard Of Oz 11.12
O Robcour
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Pollards Stables
Br B g Telescope - Mariet (GB) (Dr Fong (USA))
J Rachael Blackmore F 1-21322- (TStrap)
SLADE STEEL 4 N.H. WINS €125,075.50 C
8/15Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Lecky Watson 11.12 NAAS 16 DEC 24 12rn beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Yld 1/2Fav D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 4L 2nd to Better Days Ahead 11.12 NAV 17 NOV 24 4rn beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Yld 5/2 HR151 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Mystical Power 11.12 here 30 APR 24 9rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 149yds Yld
Beaten 1 1/4l by Lecky Watson when second of 12 at 8-15fav on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
8 STELLAR STORY (IRE) (48) 8 11 10 (164)
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath B R Cotton & S Lannigan O’Keeffe
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi (Bob Back (USA))
J Danny Gilligan F 1414-22 (CPiece)
STELLAR STORY 5 N.H. WINS
13/2 D.J Gilligan 11.8 (CP) nk 2nd to Better Days Ahead 11.3 NAV 9
11/4 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 (CP)
4l by
when second of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory
Pulled up at the 9th when 20-1 in the Grade 1 Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) won by Caldwell Potter earlier this month on her latest outing.
A winner at 20-1 in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Stellar Story by 4l.
Beaten
Lecky Watson
Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
CPiece worn by No 5, No 8. TStrap worn by No 4, No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Ballyburn, 9/4 Lecky Watson, 5/1 Impaire Et Passe (FR), 12/1 Ile Atlantique (FR), Stellar Story, 14/1 Gorgeous Tom, Slade Steel, 66/1 Champ Kiely, Don’t Rightly Know (GB) 2024 - 1st Spillane’s Tower 2nd Monty’s Star 3rd Three Card Brag (6 min. 41.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
BALLYBURN didn’t give his true showing at Cheltenham but may be able to bounce back now. He looked like he wanted this kind of trip when scoring at Leopardstown’s Dublin Racing Festival and is worth another shot. Stablemate Lecky Watson was good at Cheltenham and is the one to beat on that evidence. He jumps well and three miles brought out the best in him on that occasion. Another strong candidate for Willie Mullins is Impaire Et Passe, who steps up in trip after a fine performance at Aintree
WIN: BALLYBURN
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: LECKY WATSON
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%) runs
BALLYBURN, CHAMP KIELY, ILE ATLANTIQUE, IMPAIRE ET PASSE & LECKY WATSON
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 89 runners, 19%) runs
BALLYBURN, CHAMP KIELY, ILE ATLANTIQUE, IMPAIRE ET PASSE & LECKY WATSON
Longest Travellers: SLADE STEEL & GORGEOUS TOM trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.
RACE RESULTS
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best watched today.
4f. A €28,000 purchase, he ought to have a future in this sphere but is
Half-brother to In The Rough, won four times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 3m 1f and twice in chases at 3m. Rare bumper runner for the yard, and a market check is advised.
Half-brother to Al Shahir, won five times in point to point races at 3m, over hurdles at
at 2m. Third of 6 behind Tip Of The Wings beaten 8l at 10-3fav on his latest outing in a
Daramona House over 3m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
T S R B Crawford, Antrim
B Mr Paul & Mrs Catherine Reed
Br Gr g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Hint of Grey (Mastercraftsman)
J Mr S Connor (7) F 1
HINT
Dam won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and three times over the flat at 1m 2f and 1m 4f. A winner at 3-1fav in a point-to-point race at Daramona House over 3m on his latest outing last month, beating Dig Deep by 2 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today.
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
T S R B Crawford, Antrim
B Mrs B Byrne
Br B g Idaho - Miss Muldoon (Alphabatim (USA))
J Mr B O’Neill F 1 GREEN STYLE (PtoP) 3/1 S Connor won 3L 50L from Allfor and American Trio
Half-brother to Mr Muldoon, won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 6f, in a point to point race at 3m and twice in chases at 2m 3f and 2m 5f. A winner at 3-1fav in a point-to-point race at Oldcastle over 3m on his latest outing last month, beating Allfor by 3l. Having his first run for a new stable today. Star Rating HHH
O Owen Daley
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mr Jay Kavanagh
Br Gr g Success Days - Graces Island (Trans Island (GB))
J Mr D G Lavery F 1 IF YOU BELIEVE (PtoP) 5/1 D Higgins won 4 1/2L 3L from Centauri Star and Borrowed Time LINGSTOWN
O M Buckley, C Noell and M Hankin
T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)
B E A R L Haras D’Enki
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ulster Noire (FR) (Martaline (GB))
J Mr J L Gleeson F
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. A winner at 5-1fav in a point-to-point race at Lingstown over 3m on his latest outing last month, beating Centauri Star by 4 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael R Murphy. Star Rating HHH
O Gigginstown House Stud
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B E A R L Les Bordes De Mornay & M Gerard Hanquiez
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Miss Berry (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))
J Mr P W Mullins F
Half-brother to Haiku Enki, won over hurdles at 2m 1f. The son of Blue Bresil cost €65,000 at the sales and is an interesting contender for his leading UK yard. Star Rating HHHHH
Half-brother to Victoire Des Borde, won five times in chases between 2m 2f and 2m 5f and three times over hurdles at 2m 2f and 2m 3f including a Grade 2 race. Related to a handful of useful types including this year’s Supreme winner, he’s a likely candidate.
O David L’Estrange
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B E A R L Domaine Du Mou & Mme Lucette Blond
Br Gr g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Cendrillon Du Mou (FR) (Fragrant Mix)
J Mr F Maguire F (Hood)
Star Rating HH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Pedigree suggests he is one for further down the line; hooded for his debut.
O Gordon Elliott
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B S C Couetil Elevage
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Elvira (FR) (Poliglote (GB))
J Mr J M Halford (7) F (TStrap)
Star Rating HH
Dam won twice on the flat at 1m 4f and 1m 7f and twice in NH flat races at 1m 6f. Wears a tongue-tie for his debut, and the betting could reveal some clues.
O Jodmart Construction Ltd
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B James Luttrell
Br Br g Poet’s Word - Thessalienne (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) J Miss J Townend F
Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Loughglynn, won twice over hurdles at 2m 5f and 2m 7f and in NH flat race at 2m including a Grade 2 race. Another strong contender for the Mullins team; watch the betting.
O Punchestown Friends Syndicate
T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary
B Mrs D Cashman
Br B g Walk In The Park - Baileys Partytime (GB) (Aqlaam (GB)) J Mr A P Ryan (7)
Half-brother to Don Occhetti, won in a chase at 2m. He’s related to a couple of winners but others make greater appeal today.
Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B MME Marguerite De Tarragon & M David Taylor
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Garmerita (FR) (Poliglote (GB)) J
O Robcour
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Alban Chevalier Du Fau & M Emmanuel Chevalier Du Fau
Br B g Motivator (GB) - Balder Phenix (Presenting (GB))
J Mr H C Swan F 1
Half-brother to Genetics, won four times at 1m and 1m 4f. Well beaten at 11-8fav behind Carrigmoorna Beech when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft - heavy) in January. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Tyre Kicker, won three times in chases between 2m 1f and 3m 1f and over hurdles at 3m. A winner at 4-1 in a NH flat race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing in February, beating The Wager by a neck.
Eglinton Partnership
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
Br Br g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Roses of Summer (Gold Well (GB))
J Mr C Mullins (7) F
Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Matterofexpression, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f This son of Crystal Ocean makes plenty of appeal on paper and market support would be noteworthy.
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, (IN GB) B J P King & Valerie Charlton Br B g Sogann (FR) - Diavoleria (GB) (Slip Anchor (GB))
J Miss Gina Andrews F
Star Rating HH
Dam won three times over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 6f, in a chase at 3m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m. UK raider who cost €45,000, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the betting.
O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
T Martin Brassil, Kildare
B Kenneth Parkhill
Br B g Court Cave - Victorine (Un Desperado (FR))
J Mr D O’Connor F 5
Full brother to City Island, won three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 5f and in NH flat race at 2m including a Group 1 race. Finished 14l behind Light Up The Dark when fifth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Limerick over 2m (soft) last month.
O Tony Kilduff
T Stephen Gerard Carey, Kildare
B Whitley Stud
Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Baby Shine (King’s Theatre)
J Mr P A King (5) F
Half-sister to Baby Sage, won over hurdles at 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 2m. A €105,000 purchase who makes some appeal on paper, and it would come as no surprise were she to outrun big odds.
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin
B Miss J M Green
Br B f Masked Marvel (GB) - Faustina Pius (Antonius Pius (USA))
J Mr A Leahy (7) F (TStrap)
Half-sister to Little Pi, won twice over hurdles at 1m 7f and 2m. Tongue-tie fitted ahead of her debut, and a watching brief is advised.
O Drew,Murphy,Cahill,Mangan Partnership
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Yeo Barton Bloodstock
Br B f Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Daring Rose (FR) (Al Namix (FR))
J Miss R Dudfield (7) F
Half-sister to Just A Rose, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f and over hurdles at 2m 3f. Yet another potentially nice type for the Mullins team, and the market can guide on debut.
Hood worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 10, No 19
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Leader Des Bordes (FR), 6/1 Santo Sospir (FR), 7/1 Maith An Buachaill, 8/1 Green Hint, Green Style, If You Believe, Wonderful Everyday, 10/1 Seabloom, 12/1 Laguna Beach (FR), Lincall (FR), 16/1 Thiscouldbetheone, 20/1 Green Chef, Reckless (FR), 33/1 So You Know, Brosna Shine (GB), 66/1 Lejolicoeur Du Mou (FR), Thirsty Work (GB), 100/1 Brother Walfrid, Cluain Chormaic, Mullaghgloss 2024 - 1st Sermandzarak (FR) 2nd Yeshil 3rd Act Of Innocence (4 min. 12.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
LEADER DES BORDES is a fascinating runner for Willie Mullins and Gigginstown. He made €210,000 as a store and the fact that Patrick Mullins takes the mount would suggest he’s the pick of the yard’s quartet Santo Sospir is already a bumper winner, having got up late on to score here in February. He looked like he would improve from that experience and is entitled to be a big player. There are also three point-to-point winners in the field and Barry O’Neill’s booking for Green Style catches the eye.
WIN:
DES BORDES
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P
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FEATURE WILLIAM HILL CHAMPION CHASE
FACTS & STATS
OVERVIEW
The feature race on the opening day and one of the highlights of the season in the two-mile chase division. Slick jumping and pace often comes to the fore when trying to land the William Hill Champion Chase and since Shower of Silver (1955 & 1956) won two renewals, there have been seven further dual-winners of this prestigious contest. Willie Mullins has won this race a record eight times, while Pat Taaffe and Paul Townend hold the record from the saddle
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
PRIZE MONEY
€300,000
KEY TRENDS
15 of the past 16 winners had previously won a Grade 1
23 of the past 27 winners were aged 8+
15 of the past 21 winners have contested the Champion Chase at Cheltenham
Having only his third start of the season, Banbridge ended Willie Mullins’ dominance to take home glory in last year’s renewal. In the colours of Ronnie Bartlett, he knuckled down well under J J Slevin to show much improved form from the Ryanair at Cheltenham. 2024 Champion Chase winner Captain Guinness looked to have the race at his mercy after taking the lead two out but it was Banbridge who produced a storming late run. The first-time cheekpieces may have played a significant role in this classy performance.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
Willie Mullins yet again plays a strong hand with El Fabiolo and Fact To File to try and continue his dominance.
The Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Marine Nationale attempts to complete the CheltehnhamPunchestown double and has been well-supported for Barry Connell Dual Grade 1 winner this season Solness was no match for Marine National at Cheltenham but his bold front-running tactics always make things interesting.
Last year’s runner-up Captain Guinness will need to roll back the years, while Senecia will need to back up his Grade 2 success at Navan.
Last year’s winner: Banbridge GRADE 1
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50/1 HR138 P.T. Enright 11.3 (BK) won 1 1/4L 4L from El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 and Fil Dor (FR) 11.3 NAV 1 MAR 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 90yds Hvy 150/1 HR139 P.T. Enright 11.12 (BK) p.u. in race won by Solness (FR) 11.12 LEP 2 FEB 8rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld
200/1 HR134 P.T. Enright 11.1 (BK) nk 1L 3rd to Found A Fifty 11.11 NAV 16 NOV 24 6rn chse Grade 2 2m Yld
A winner at 50-1 in the Grade 2 BoyleSports Webster Cup Chase at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating El Fabiolo by 1 1/4l.
6 SOLNESS (FR) (48)
O Bronsan Racing T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B M L Bloodstock Limited Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) (Tiger Hill) J J J Slevin F 3241-14 (C,T)
Star Rating HHH
SOLNESS (FR) 8 N.H. WINS €250,215.00 HANDICAP RATING 161 J. J. Slevin 11.10 (CP) (TS) 18L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Marine Nationale 11.10 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 8rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft 6/1 HR158 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (CP) (TS) won 2L 12L from Marine Nationale 11.12 and Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.12 LEP 2 FEB 8rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 28/1HR153J.J.Slevin11.12(CP)(TS)won33/4L3/4LfromGaelicWarrior(GER)11.12andMarineNationale11.12LEP27DEC249rnchseGrade12m1fGd/Yld Finished 20l behind Marine Nationale when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Blinkers worn by No 5. C,T worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 4.
It was slightly surprising to see this as the target for FACT TO FILE, but Willie Mullins obviously feels the Poliglote gelding can operate over the minimum trip The eight-year-old travels strongly in his races and is a slick jumper After a highly-impressive win in the Ryanair at Cheltenham last month, he can add another feather to his cap The Champion Chase winner Marine Nationale will take a bit of beating though. Barry Connell’s charge was just edging things when left clear at the last at Cheltenham and was a deserved winner. Solness looks the likely front-runner and could make it a good test
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%)
runs EL FABIOLO and FACT TO FILE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (17 wins from 89 runners, 19%)
runs EL FABIOLO and FACT TO FILE
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs EL FABIOLO and FACT TO FILE today.
Eadling House, Naas, Co. Kildare on approx 81.5 acres
Mulberry Manor, Dunboyne, Co. Meath on approx. 13 acres
Sorrento Farm, Prospect, Fethard, Co Tipperary on approx. 29 acres
Thomastown House, Duleek, Co Meath on approx. 65 acres
(Generously sponsored by Coonan Property)
TO WINNER:
6.35 The Willie Coonan Memorial Flat Race of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 149 Yards
Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Oliver McKiernan, Dublin
A Craigie
B g Marcel - Shop Dj (Dushyantor (USA)) J Mr A Leahy (7) F 9
Half-brother to Hillcrest, won four times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 3m and in NH flat race at 2m including a Group 2 race. Well beaten at 18-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat
at
over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Anthony McCann, Monaghan
Castlegrove Stud
Miss A B O’Connor F 2
Dam won at 1m 2f. Beaten 12l by Carrigmoorna Beech when second of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft - heavy) in January.
O Niamh Harvey T William Harvey, Dublin
B E A R L Haras de Montaigu
Br Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Triptyka (Mastercraftsman)
J Mr D Doyle (7) F (TStrap)
Half-brother to Triptajika, won at 1m 2f. Tongue-tie fitted on debut, and he is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
O Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood
T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare
B Mr Maurice Garde
Br B g Sholokhov - Ile En Crise (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Mr R James (7) F
Half-brother to Lady Bresil, won over hurdles at 2m. Interesting jockey booking; the betting ought to reveal some clues.
D O’Connor
O Owen Daley
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B J Lenihan
Br B g Walk In The Park - Flaviana (Flemensfirth (USA))
Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier
Philip Fenton, Tipperary
B William & David Noonan
Br B g Walk In The Park - Native Presenting (Presenting (GB))
O Mrs N Fahy
T P A Fahy, Carlow
B John Kenny
Br B g Famous Name (GB) - Kates Doll (Vale of York)
J Mr R W Barron (5) F
Bronsan Racing
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
B Exors of the Late Sir Robert Ogden
Br B g Galileo - Messias da Silva (USA) (Tale of The Cat (USA))
J Mr J L Gleeson F 3
Half-brother to Constantino, won six times between 7f and 1m 1f. Third of 11 behind Tim Toe beaten
at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Thurles over 2m (good) last month.
Mary N Kilduff
Stephen Gerard Carey, Kildare
P Wheatley & Melchior Bloodstock
B g Jukebox Jury - Navajo Queen (GER) (Monsun (GER)) J Mr M N Sharpe (7)
Full brother to Nordano, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 3f. Bred for the job and he should have a future, but this might not be his day.
O John J Lennon
T Thomas Dowling, Wicklow
B Ciaran McGrath
Br Bl g Maxios (GB) - Charyan (Danehill Dancer)
J Mr P A King (5) F 0
80/1 Mr P.A. King 10.13
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m, twice in NH flat races at 2m and on the flat
1m including two Group 1 races. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Sunny South West when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a
at Clonmel over 2m (good) last month.
O Billybuck Syndicate T Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R), Tipperary
B Bryan Buckley
Br Ch g Dragon Pulse - Alphaba (Zebedee (GB))
J Mr E Mahon (7) F
Dam unraced. Plenty of speed in his pedigree and there would need to be strong market support behind him to warrant a place on the shortlist.
Oliver Barden
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B M Gilles Trapenard
Br B g Victory Song - Little Memories (Montj)
J Miss P Elvin (7) F
Half-brother to Funambule Sivola, won seven times in chases between 1m 7f and
races. A nice type for the future, but perhaps not today.
O Eoin A Barry
T Sean Aherne, Cork
B J Sheehan
Br B g Bullet Train (GB) - Bright Sprite (Beneficial (GB))
J Mr E P O’Brien (5) F 4 MARKET READY 80/1 S.F O’Keeffe 11.2 1/2L 4 1/4L
O Thomas Mullins
T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny
B Audrey Frances Stynes
Br B c Belardo - Pixie Belle (Echo of Light (GB))
J Mr C Mullins (7) F
O John J Nallen
T John J Nallen (R), Tipperary
B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox
Br B g Jack Hobbs (GB) - Manaphy (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))
J Mr A T Feeney (7) F 2 MINELLA JACKPOT (GB) (PtoP) 4/1 J Hurley 2nd to Grangeclare Park CURRAGHMORE 20-APR-25 12r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft 20
Half-brother to Saturn ‘n Silk, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 4f. Beaten 18l by Grangeclare Park when second of 12 at 4-1fav in a point-to-point at Curraghmore over 3m earlier this month. Could make the frame on his Rules bow.
O Mrs Rita Byrne
T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny
B Seamus Byrne
Br Ch g Capri - Lady Marnay (Darnay (GB))
J Mr A P Ryan (7) F
to Breakeven, won in a point to point race at 3m, in a chase at 2m 2f, over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m 4f. There’s enough to like on paper to warrant a market check ahead of his racecourse debut.
O Starting Fifteen Partnership
T E McNamara, Limerick
B Pat Blake & Tim Dineen
Br B g City Light (FR) - M’Oubliez Pas (USA) (El Corredor (USA))
J Mr F Maguire F 2
STARTING FIFTEEN (GB) 9/2 Mr F. Maguire 11.7
2 1/4l by Light Up The
when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Limerick
Mark Fahey, Kildare
B Kevin Fahey
Br B g Hillstar (GB) - No Plain Jane (King’s Theatre) J F 90
at 150-1 behind Zoffman when 13th of 19 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m
Half-brother
Beaten
Dark
over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten
(good - yielding) earlier this month.
O John Francis Ryan & Ciaran John Mooney
T Thomas Cooper, Kerry
B Sean Gorman
Br B f Maxios (GB) - Sylvertune (FR) (Green Tune (USA))
J Mr B T Stone (7) F 4 (TStrap)
O Robert J W Moran
T P Twomey, Tipperary
B Kildare Racing Syndicate
Br Ch f Gleneagles - Miss Macnamara (Dylan Thomas)
J Mr B O’Neill F 2
John L Purfield
Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Shadwell
O Edward Southern
T G A Kingston, Louth
B Basil Brindley
Br B f Make Believe (GB) - La Divina (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
J F
Star Rating H
Half-sister to Divine Celt, won at 1m 2f. Flat pedigree, and she’s likely to be up against it if getting in. Reserve.
TStrap worn by No 3, No 23.
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Starting Fifteen (GB), 5/1 Galileo Sand, 11/2 Eagle Of Destiny, 6/1 Scarriff Bridge, 7/1 Coutach (GB), 8/1 Answer That, Bud Fox, 16/1 Buddy Holly, Market Ready, 33/1 Danny The Champ, Dorie Miller, Little Boy Sivola (FR), Minella Jackpot (GB), Our Sonny, Celestial Tune, 50/1 Au Plaisir (FR), Barley Lane, Certamen, Famous Figure, I’m A Rocket Man, Kilmore Dragon, Max Meridius, 100/1 All For Brooke, Jaynemax, The Eggler 2024 - 1st Sixandahalf 2nd Colcannon 3rd Burrows Drive (FR) (4 min. 12 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
STARTING FIFTEEN made a very promising start when runner-up in a Listed bumper at Limerick last month and could take a bit of beating now. The City Light gelding chased home a smart sort that day and with the benefit of that experience, he can go one better Eagle Of Destiny was a touch unlucky on his debut when runner-up at Thurles last month and is another who could come forward from his initial effort. Patrick Mullins is an eye-catching booking for the Gordon Elliott-trained newcomer Coutach.
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 699 runners, 14%) runs COUTACH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 72 runners, 12%) runs COUTACH
Longest Traveller: CELESTIAL TUNE trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 2.30p.m. The Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Steeplechase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Kildare Hunt Club) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000 Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) and that have between 25th September, 2021 and 23rd April, 2025 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth, in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase and have not won more than two steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters About 3 miles 90 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 5lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). ExclusionsHorses that have won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than a Farmers Race or races confined to Certified Hunters. † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2024/2025 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 23rd April, 2025, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office. The IHRB have modified the relevant Rules to permit horses for which Hunters Certificates have been registered and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Hunters Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters Steeplechase since 1st December, 2024 are excluded. A person who is registered as a current Keeper with the British Horseracing Authority may enter and run a horse in this race. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 3.05p.m. The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle of €100,000
(The Final of the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series) (Generously sponsored by the Albert Bartlett Group) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000 Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards and which in the current season have finished in the first five in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain (130 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 93 yards €900 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to 25 or to such a lesser number as may be required the following balloting procedures shall be applied: (i) Runners that have finished first, second or third in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain will be first to be protected in the ballot. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners that have finished fourth in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain will be next to be protected in the ballot. Where protection is equal, the greatest protection will first be offered to horses that have the highest rating at time of entry. If it is necessary to ballot among horses with the same rating, such ballot will be random. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 24th April Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 3.40p.m. The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle of €50,000 (Listed Race)
(Generously sponsored by the Killashee Hotel) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in hurdle races (150 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 149 yards. €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 24th April. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 4.15p.m. The KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by KPMG) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750) Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750 Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 149 yards. €750 to enter on April 9th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €12,500 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as The Ellier Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Dooley Insurance Group) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750) Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles 213 yards. €750 to enter on April 9th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €12,500 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Goffs Defender Bumper of €100,000 (Guaranteed by Goffs) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one, two or three I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races and which had been catalogued in the Goffs Arkle National Hunt Sale (in partnership with Defender) of June 11th, 12th and 13th, 2024 and have been declared by Goffs as being eligible to enter and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale Horses which do not have a registered name and have not been recorded as Racing Active with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 (or if entered from a Foreign Racing Authority named and recorded with a Licensed Trainer), will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for Irish and British bred horses, trained in Ireland, an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI by Thursday, 20th March, 2025 at the very latest For all other foreign bred horses, trained in Ireland, naming applications will take longer to process) About 2 miles 149 yards. €400 to enter on October 16th; €300 extra if forfeit not declared by January 29th; €300 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Allowances to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed in this race. HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. The IHRB, using their powers under Rule 22 have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of Rules 121 and 122. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to the maximum runners or to such a lesser number as may be required the following procedures shall be applied for the elimination and balloting of horses: (i) Runners will first be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not run in an INH Flat race, a N.H. Flat race, a Hurdle race or a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to Thursday, 24th April, 2025. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners will then be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not been placed first, second, third, fourth or fifth in an INH Flat race or N.H. Flat race, second, third, fourth or fifth in a Hurdle race or first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to 24th April, 2025, with the order of elimination at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, the elimination of the remaining runners will be at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. The Handicapper’s decision shall be final (International performances will be taken into account and the latest date for assessment by the Handicapper will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, 24th April, 2025). All entry & forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race. The winning Owner will receive a trophy of no intrinsic value presented by Goffs. Goffs and Defender will present €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 6.00p.m. The William Hill Champion Steeplechase of €300,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Drogheda Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000) Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 98 yards. €1,800 to enter on April 9th; €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €30,000 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000 SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 6.35p.m. The Willie Coonan Memorial Flat Race of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Coonan Property) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500 Fourth will receive €750 Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300 An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 149 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE
