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WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2026 MATCHBOOK JUMPS ARE BACK DAY 2 PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND. TEL: FAX: CEO: EMAIL: WEBSITE: TRUSTEES:

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WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting: Raceday Stewards:

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RACE

1.35 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle of €12,000

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)

(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000) Two Miles and Two Furlongs (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme 190 Yards (in association with The Irish Field)) Start

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

HORSE

DUBLINIA (IRE) (-)

AGE-ST-LB

3-11-0

O Clearys Syndicate T Michael Mulvany, Meath J Jordan Gainford F B Glebeland Farm Partnership Br B g Australia (GB) - Sorteo (Invincible Spirit)

Star Rating HHH

Half-brother to Boleto, won at 6f. Boasts a smart pedigree with his dam a half-sister to some top-class individuals and any market support would be of interest.

GREEN HERITAGE (IRE) (-) O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T S R B Crawford, Antrim F (TStrap)

J J J Slevin B Ballygallon Stud Ltd Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Rosie Cotton (King’s Best (USA))

3-11-0

Star Rating HHHH

Half-brother to Apricot Ice, won twice at 6f. Cost 65,000 euros at the Goffs Orby Book 1 sale in October 2024 and is expected to play a leading role.

HANSEL THE PURSE (IRE) (-)

O Laurence Mulvany T Michael Mulvany, Meath J Sean Flanagan F B Mr Laurence O Mulvany Jnr Br B g Alhebayeb - Annagh Haven (Indian Haven (GB))

3-11-0

Star Rating HHH

Half-brother to Butter Fingers, won on the ﬂat at 1m 5f, over hurdles at 2m and in a chase at 2m. One of the more interesting contenders on paper.

JUARILEO (IRE) (-)

3-11-0

O J A Magill T Edward F Power, Laois J Sarah Kavanagh (7) F B J Magill Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Juara (Iffraaj (GB))

Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Mr Mills, won at 1m 2f and 1m 3f. Best watched on his racecourse bow.

LUNAR STRIDE (IRE) (-)

O Nigel O’Hare/Kabin Racing Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath J Kevin Sexton F B Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Br B g Ghaiyyath - Ronda (FR) (Camelot (GB))

3-11-0

Star Rating HHHH

Dam unraced but is a half-sister to useful Flat performer Soldier In Action, who also won over hurdles. He has to enter the reckoning on his ﬁrst career start.

RICH TREASURE (IRE) (-)

O Mrs Magette Meagher & Mairead Ryan T A D Leahy, Carlow J Darragh O’Keeffe F B Kedrah House Stud Br B g Rich History - Kneeland Lass (Bob Back (USA))

3-11-0

Star Rating HHHHH

Half-brother to Mount Mews, won seven times in point to point races at 3m, three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 2f, twice in NH ﬂat races at 2m and 2m 1f and in a chase at 2m 3f including a Grade 2 race. Makes considerable appeal on paper.

WAY HORN (GB) (-)

O Mark McDonagh T Sean O O’Brien, Cork J Mark McDonagh F B William Kinsey & Horton Bloodstock Ltd Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Cara’s Way (Robin des Champs (FR))

3-11-0

Star Rating HH

Half-brother to A Chara, won in a point to point race at 3m. Bred to stay well and may ﬁnd a couple of these too sharp for him.

TStrap worn by No. 2. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Lunar Stride, 5/2 Green Heritage, 6/1 Dublinia, Hansel The Purse, 14/1 Rich Treasure, 16/1 Juarileo, Way Horn (GB) No corresponding race.

RACE SUMMARY A market check is essential with all the runners tackling hurdles for the first time. Darragh O’Keeffe looks a significant booking for RICH TREASURE, who could be a shade of value. This son of Rich History is a half-brother to a Grade 2 winner over flights and there are several National Hunt winners in his pedigree. Green Heritage will be well schooled coming from Stuart Crawford’s stable and is a likely contender in the ‘double green’ colours. Gavin Cromwell takes the wraps off Ghaiyyath gelding Lunar Stride, who has to be respected, while the Michael Mulvany pair of Dublinia and Hansel The Purse could be in the mix for prize money.

WIN: RICH TREASURE

EACH-WAY: GREEN HERITAGE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (44 wins from 354 runners, 12%) runs LUNAR STRIDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (4 wins from 49 runners, 8%) runs LUNAR STRIDE Longest Traveller: WAY HORN trained by S O’Brien, Cork, 158 miles.

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RACE

2.10 The Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)

(Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Qualiﬁer) (Generously sponsored Two Miles and 95 Yards by Matchbook Betting Exchange) VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €8835; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300 NO

HORSE

ISSY’S LAD (IRE) (-)

Start

AGE-ST-LB

O W Burn T W J Austin, Tipperary J Eoin Staples (5) F B William Burn Br B g Valirann (FR) - Fortwilliam Flyer (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

5-11-12

Star Rating HH

Dam unraced. He would be a surprise winner on his racecourse debut.

MARINE TYCOON (IRE) (5)

O John Breslin T A J Martin, Meath J Kevin Sexton F u B Mr John Breslin Br B g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Busted Tycoon (Marju)

5-11-12

Star Rating HHH

MARINE TYCOON 4/1 Daniel King 11.12 u.r. in race won by Euro Agent 11.12 DWNP 9 OCT 9rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd Dam won four times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and twice on the ﬂat at 2m. Unseated rider when 4-1 at Downpatrick over 2m 1f (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Euro Agent earlier this month on his racecourse debut.

QUEST FOR ANSWERS (IRE) (154)

O Denis O’Brien T M F Morris, Tipperary J Josh Williamson (3) F 1-5 B Mr Ben Furney Jnr Br B g Quest For Peace - A Little Help (GB) (Librettist (USA))

5-11-12

Star Rating HH

QUEST FOR ANSWERS 13/2 Mike O’Connor 11.12 76L last of 5fn, 7rn to Lemmy Caution (FR) 11.12 here 13 MAY mdn hdl 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 7/1 D Higgins won 20L 6L from Northern Milan and Quartunis (FR) BORRIS HOUSE 30-NOV-25 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Lemmy Caution when ﬁfth of 7 on his hurdling debut here over 3m (good - yielding) in May.

RIVER ORE (GB) (123)

O Ore The Merrier Syndicate T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow J Donagh Meyler F 468 B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Br B g Blue Point - Havergate (GB) (Dansili (GB))

5-11-12

Star Rating HH

RIVER ORE (GB) Paddy Hanlon 10.11 27L last of 8 to Loman Lady (GB) 10.9 HEXHAM 13 JUN Bumper 2m 48yds Gd Paddy Hanlon 10.11 19L last of 6 to Scotto 11.2 PLUMPTON 26 MAY Bumper 2m 1f 169yds Gd 22/1 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.9 3 1/4L 7 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Airds Moss 11.7 KILL 11 MAY 11rn Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Loman Lady when last of 8 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in June.

SILKEN THOMAS (GB) (141)

O Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare J Sean Flanagan F 6 B Rowland Crellin Br Bl g Harzand - Camelia de Cotte (FR) (Laveron (GB))

5-11-12

Star Rating HHH

SILKEN THOMAS (GB) 5/1 Sean Flanagan 11.4 24L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Joe Cool 10.12 BAL 26 MAY mdn hdl 2m 13yds Gd Half-brother to La Note Verte, won twice over hurdles at 2m, twice in chases at 2m 3f and 2m 6f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m. Well beaten at 5-1 when sixth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 2m (good) in May.

THINKITDONTJINXIT (IRE) (166) 5-11-12

O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Jack Kennedy F 1-228

B Miss Mary Morgan Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Moonlit Theatre (King’s Theatre)

Star Rating HHHH

THINKITDONTJINXIT 11/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 52L 8th of 21 to Largy Star 12.0 here 1 MAY Bumper 2m 2f 181yds Yld 9/4 Mr H.C. Swan 12.0 15L 2nd to Bon Bon Fizz 11.7 THU 5 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m 140yds Sft/Hvy 3/1 Mr J.M. Halford 12.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Leonard Vallis (FR) 12.0 THU 5 FEB 12rn Bumper 2m 34yds Sft A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Largy Star when eighth of 21 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m 3f (yielding) in May.

THRANDUIL (IRE) (26)

O Paul Nolan T Paul Nolan, Wexford J Ross Berry (7) F 8 B Mrs M Nolan & Paul Mernagh Br B g Leading Light - Thimble Royale (Bob Back (USA))

5-11-12

Star Rating HH

THRANDUIL 28/1 Mr B.T. Stone 11.7 32L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Ifuknowuknow 12.0 DWNP 18 SEP Bumper 2m 1f 165yds Gd Half-brother to Killiney Court, won three times over hurdles at 2m 2f and three times in chases between 2m 2f and 2m 4f. Well beaten at 28-1 when eighth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) last month.

TWO GRAND SWEENEY (GB) (171) 5-11-12

O Fairwood Racing Syndicate/Dorothy Heffernan T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Tiernan Power Roche F 55-1 Star Rating HHH B Little Lodge Farm Br Ch g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Miss Ballantyne (GB) (Deﬁnite Article (GB)) TWO GRAND SWEENEY (GB) (PtoP) 4/1 B Lawless won 1 1/2L 10L from Staple Flight (FR) and Statemans Glory FAIRYHOUSE 26-APR-26 11r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 8/1 C J White 14L 5th to New Rules BALLINDENISK 30-NOV-25 11r8f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 5/1 C J White 5th to Jardin De Tunis (FR) KNOCKMULLEN HOUSE 09-NOV-25 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft A winner at 4-1 in a point-to-point race at Fairyhouse over 3m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating Staple Flight by 1 1/2l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Mark Fahey in Ireland.

WHISKY LADS (IRE) (234)

O J Allday T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 6 B Kilbarry Lodge Stud Br B g Joshua Tree - Kilbarry Way (Getaway (GER))

5-11-12

Star Rating HH

WHISKY LADS 7/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 40L 6th of 20fn, 21rn to Star Of The Week (FR) 11.12 NAAS 22 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Hvy Dam won over hurdles at 2m 4f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Star Of The Week when sixth of 21 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 1m 7f (heavy) in February.

APACHE PEAK (IRE) (206)

4-11-11

O Over The Sticks Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare J Danny Gilligan F 2-223 B H & M Biegel Br B g Arizona - Mountain Melody (GER) (Refuse To Bend)

Star Rating HHHH

APACHE PEAK 2/1Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.7 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Coole Cafe 11.0 LIM 22 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy 15/8 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.3 3 1/2L 2nd to Coole Cafe 10.10 NAAS 7 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 158yds Std 10/1 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.3 9L 2nd to Quiryn (FR) 11.10 NAAS 9 JAN 9rn Bumper 2m Sft Placed in a hurdle race and two NH ﬂat races from four starts. Third of 7 behind Coole Cafe beaten 1 1/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Limerick over 2m (soft - heavy) in March.

CAPRISON (IRE) (25)

4-11-11

O Gavin Cromwell Racing Limited T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

Star Rating HH

J Ben Harvey F 9 B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Br B Br g Capri - Cailin Meidhreach (Big Bad Bob)

CAPRISON 18/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.10 10L 9th of 13 to Double Helix 11.10 NAV 19 SEP Bumper 1m 7f 165yds Gd Dam unraced. Beaten 11l behind Double Helix at 18-1 when 9th of 13 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (good) last month.

DERALO IR (FR) (23)

4-11-11

O C J Murtagh & Fearghal Eastwood T A J Martin, Meath F 27-7069 (TStrap)

J Daniel King B M Delcher Sanchez/F A McNulty Br B g Persian King - Alamarie (FR) (Acclamation (GB))

Star Rating HHH

DERALO IR (FR) 16/1 HR67 Robbie Colgan 9.11 13L 9th of 15 to Lauderdale King 9.11 LIST 21 SEP Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Yld 66/1 HR70 Robbie Colgan 10.0 9 1/2L 6th of 16 to Fianna 9.0 ROS 18 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f 48yds Gd/Yld 66/1 HR74 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 42L last of 16 to Sir Jeremy 9.1 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 3f 180yds Yld Beaten 14l behind Lauderdale King at 16-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (yielding) last month.

FIVEANDAHALF (IRE) (141)

O Good Mix Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath J Keith Donoghue F 41

4-11-11

Star Rating HHHHH

B Tom Phelan Br B g Snow Sky (GB) - Mandasini (Dr Massini) FIVEANDAHALF 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 11/4 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.8 won ns 4L from Power Steering 11.1 and Isabella Johnson 11.8 BAL 26 MAY 9rn Bumper 2m 13yds Gd 13/2 Keith Donoghue 11.7 4 3/4L s/hd nk 4th to Beauvallon 11.7 LIM 31 MAR 11rn mdn hdl 2m Sft A winner at 11-4 in a NH ﬂat race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Power Steering by a nose.

MAGNA GEE GEE (IRE) (12) O Ger O’Neill T Patrick J Flynn, Waterford F 631098

J Aidan Kelly B David McGuinness Br B g Magna Grecia - Hot Wired (GB) (Rock Of Gibraltar)

4-11-11

Star Rating H

MAGNA GEE GEE 2 FLAT WINS €10,171.40 100/1 Aidan Kelly 11.7 45L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Ivatt (GB) 11.7 GOW 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld 200/1 Aidan Kelly 11.10 60L 9th of 14fn, 16rn to Love Me Tender (GER) 11.10 LIST 23 SEP mdn hdl 2m Gd 13/2 HR55 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 9.7 24L last of 13 to Hexagonal 9.11 GOW 25 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 1f 110yds Gd Yet to place in three starts over hurdles (latest ﬂat win was in July). Well beaten at 100-1 behind Ivatt when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

HIGHLAND CALL (IRE) (12)

O Niamh Doyle T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary J Mr D Doyle (5) F 976 B Paul McEnery Br B f Highland Reel - Padma (GB) (Three Valleys (USA))

4-11-4

Star Rating HH

HIGHLAND CALL 100/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.13 16L 6th of 18fn, 20rn to The Captain’s Word 11.12 GOW 2 OCT mdn hdl 2m 80yds Gd/Yld 80/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.12 19L last of 7 to Alicious (FR) 11.5 WEX 8 AUG Bumper 2m Gd 80/1 Mr P.A. King 11.2 25L 9th of 16 to Hilly Filly 10.12 CK 10 JUL Bumper 2m 190yds Gd Yet to place in three starts. Finished 17l behind The Captain’s Word when sixth of 20 at 100-1 on her hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.

RAGSTORICHES (IRE) (-)

O Wet Room Syndicate T Gerard Keane, Meath

J Eoghan Finegan (5) F B Sean Hoare Br B f Order of St George - My Galway Girl (Presenting (GB))

4-11-4

Star Rating HH

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Others make more appeal on paper.

TStrap worn by No. 12. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Fiveandahalf, 9/2 Apache Peak, 7/1 Thinkitdontjinxit, 8/1 Whisky Lads, Highland Call, 10/1 Silken Thomas (GB), 14/1 Marine Tycoon, Two Grand Sweeney (GB), Deralo Ir (FR), 20/1 Quest For Answers, River Ore (GB), Caprison, Ragstoriches, 33/1 Issy’s Lad, Thranduil, 66/1 Magna Gee Gee 2025 - 1st Gameball 2nd O’Reilly (FR) 3rd Kovanis (FR) (4 min. 10.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Marine Tycoon was a market mover on debut at Downpatrick, but unseated in the early stages so it will be interesting to see if the support arrives again. Gavin Cromwell’s FIVEANDAHALF has plenty in his favour on his return to action. He ran on strongly for fourth on debut in a Limerick maiden hurdle in March and the three horses in front of him have all delivered since then. He then reverted to a bumper at Ballinrobe in May and showed good resolution to score by the minimum margin. Apache Peak wasn’t beaten far when third in a Listed bumper at Limerick and has to come under consideration on his hurdles bow, while Thinkitdontjinxit and Silken Thomas are others with claims.

WIN: FIVEANDAHALF

EACH-WAY: APACHE PEAK

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (100 wins from 782 runners, 13%) runs THINKITDONTJINXIT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs THINKITDONTJINXIT Longest Travellers: QUEST FOR ANSWERS trained by M F Morris, HIGHLAND CALL trained by T Doyle & ISSY’S LAD trained by W J Austin, all Tipperary, 98 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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AMANHA (FR) (25)

Start

AGE-ST-LB

O Wild Geese Syndicate T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath J P J O’Hanlon F 01014-0 (TStrap) B S C E A Haras De Tonnencourt Br Br f Authorized - My Glitters (FR) (My Risk (FR))

8-11-12

Star Rating HHHH

AMANHA (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €20,945.00 — HANDICAP RATING 120 40/1 HR122 Liam McKenna 11.11 (H) (TS) 70L 12th of 13 to Bells Grove 11.8 NAV 19 SEP Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 165yds Gd 11/2 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.0 (H) (TS) 4 1/2L 31L 22L 4th to Nurburgring 11.2 KILL 18 JUL 25 4rn nov.ch 2m 1f Yld/Sft 11/2 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.7 (H) (TS) won 8 1/2L 6L from Femme Magniﬁque 11.7 and Gaoth Chuil 11.7 TRAM 31 MAY 25 5rn beg.ch 1m 7f 130yds Yld She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Bells Grove when 12th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good) last month.

THE DOTSKI (IRE) (33)

O J Allday T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 541 B Denis Noonan Br B f Getaway (GER) - Springinherstep (Saddlers’ Hall)

5-11-2

Star Rating HHHHH

THE DOTSKI 1 N.H. WIN €7,657.00 — HANDICAP RATING 110 9/2 Mike O’Connor 10.13 won 4 1/2L 2L from Brave Lady 10.13 and Ronnie’s Rascal 10.4 BAL 11 SEP 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 215yds Gd/Yld 9/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 11L 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Galileo Dame 11.7 NAV 28 FEB 10rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 28/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 14L 5th of 15 to Dunsy Rock 11.7 FAIR 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy A winner at 9-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 2f (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Brave Lady by 4 1/2l.

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE (IRE) (4) 8-11-1

O Nap Racing Syndicate T H Rogers, Louth J Sean Flanagan F 729406 (Hood) B Godolphin Br Ch f Helmet (AUS) - Philae (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA))

Star Rating HHH

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE 1 FLAT WIN €6,195.00 2 N.H. WINS €23,895.00 — HANDICAP RATING 109 14/1 HR109 Sean Flanagan 11.2 (H) 4 1/2L 6th of 9 to Not In A Hurry 11.8 FAIR 10 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 10/1 HR50 Chris Hayes 9.6 (H) 17L 12th of 15 to Reponse Finale 8.12 GOW 12 AUG hcp (0-60)1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm 22/1 HR109 Sean Flanagan 10.10 (H) 2 1/2L s/hd 4 1/2L 4th to Venusienne (FR) 11.9 GAL 29 JUL 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Not In A Hurry when sixth of 9 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) earlier this month.

FRAHER FIELD (IRE) (24)

6-11-1

O John J Flynn, Pierce Flynn, Conor Lannen T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford J Alan O’Sullivan (5) F 862401 B T Horgan Br B f Order of St George - Ten Theatre (King’s Theatre)

Star Rating HHH

FRAHER FIELD 2 N.H. WINS €16,797.50 — HANDICAP RATING 109 14/1 HR105 Alan O’Sullivan 10.6 won s/hd 1/2L from Shirzan 10.4 and Wonderful Everyday 10.11 LIST 20 SEP 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 100yds Gd 33/1 Leigh Roche 9.4 35L 12th of 13 to Banbridge 9.9 GOW 1 SEP mdn 1m 6f Yld 14/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.9 12L hd 4 1/2L 4th to Dream On Baby 10.4 TRAM 13 AUG 9rn mdn 2m Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Shirzan by a short head.

ASTELIA (IRE) (10)

7-10-12

O Mickey D’s Bus Racing Club T Peter Fahey, Kildare F 22p201

Star Rating HHHH

J Sam Ewing B Mr R Mcdonald Br Ch f Sea The Stars - Agapantha (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

ASTELIA 1 N.H. WIN €9,424.00 — HANDICAP RATING 106 13/8 HR102 Sam Ewing 10.13 won 5L 11L from Katie Can’t Count 10.13 and Mastertown Miss 10.12 KILL 4 OCT 8rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd 12/1 HR67 Declan McDonogh 9.11 23L 13th of 15 to Lauderdale King 9.11 LIST 21 SEP Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Yld 5/2 HR102 Sam Ewing 11.5 4 1/2L 2nd to Minella Cyclone 11.12 KILB 4 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 2m 26yds Gd/Yld A winner at 13-8 in a maiden hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Katie Can’t Count by 5l.

Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 The Dotski, 5/2 Fraher Field, 11/4 Astelia, 10/1 Amanha (FR), 11/1 Cleopatra’s Needle 2025 - 1st A Law Of Her Own 2nd Spick And Span 3rd Galileo Springs (4 min. 3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Henry de Bromhead’s THE DOTSKI relished better ground when victorious in a mares’ maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last month and could go in again. There was promise in her ﬁrst two outings in testing conditions at Fairyhouse and Navan, and there should be more to come from this lightly-raced sort. Amanha is highest rated by some way and would be dangerous if bouncing back to form. Astelia consistently picks up prize money over ﬂights and made the breakthrough at Killarney, so could build upon that. Fraher Field is another recent winner at Listowel and shouldn’t be ruled out, while Cleopatra’s Needle has plenty of experience and is more than capable on her day.

WIN: THE DOTSKI

EACH-WAY: AMANHA

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): H De Bromhead (39 wins from 349 runners, 11%) runs THE DOTSKI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs THE DOTSKI Longest Travellers: THE DOTSKI trained by H De Bromhead & FRAHER FIELD trained by J & T Kiely, both Waterford, 89 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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AGE-ST-LB

DUKE SILVER (IRE) (53) O Miss Sarah O’Brien T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny F 7603u0

J J J Slevin B Miss Sarah O’Brien Br B g Order of St George - Angel Chorus (Dylan Thomas)

6-12-0

Star Rating HHHH

DUKE SILVER 3 N.H. WINS €34,515.00 — HANDICAP RATING 132 5/1 HR132 J.J. Slevin 11.12 48L last of 13fn, 14rn to Londonofﬁcecallin 10.9 KILL 22 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 80yds Gd 11/4 J.J. Slevin 11.12 u.r. in race won by Pinot Gris 11.12 WEX 3 JUL 11rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd 14/1 HR130 Hugh Horgan 10.6 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Blue Mosque 10.5 here 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Londonofﬁcecallin when 13th of 14 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 6f (good) in August.

OPEN SECRET (GB) (16)

O R Stokes T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Eoghan Finegan (5) F 1-42008 (TStrap) B Godolphin Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Pulcinella (Dubawi)

5-11-9

Star Rating HH

OPEN SECRET (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,016.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 — HANDICAP RATING 127 16/1 HR76 Nina Doherty 9.1 (TS) 15L 8th of 14 to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 9.1 DRYL 28 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f 194yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR129 Jordan Gainford 11.6 (TS) 26L 12th of 16fn, 19rn to Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.12 CK 5 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Yld James Smith 11.4 (TS) 17L 14th of 24 to Air Of Entitlement 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Sainte Lucie when 12th of 19 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (yielding) in April.

PARK OF KINGS (IRE) (140)

O John P McManus T Paul Nolan, Wexford J Simon Torrens F 0-59u04 (TStrap) B Mrs Marilyn Syme Br B g Walk In The Park - I’m All You Need (King’s Theatre)

8-11-7

Star Rating HH

PARK OF KINGS 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 125 7/1 Peter Smithers 11.3 (TS) nk 20L 21L 4th to Kiltealy Park 10.10 WEX 27 MAY 4rn hdl 3m Gd/Yld 50/1 HR123 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.7 (TS) 53L last of 14fn, 22rn to Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.11 here 1 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld 9/1 HR123 Eoin Staples 11.5 (TS) u.r. in race won by James The Brave 9.13 WEX 10 APR 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 when last of 4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 3m (good - yielding) in May.

AVALO (IRE) (18)

7-11-3

O Seamus Perry & Brian P Larkin & Ms Bernadette Leigh T Peter Fahey, Kildare F 20-1025 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHHH

J Sam Ewing B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Br B g Sageburg - Silca Wings (GB) (Multiplex (GB))

AVALO 2 N.H. WINS €17,680.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 121 8/1 HR121 Sam Ewing 10.7 4 1/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Luck Between Us 9.12 LIST 26 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 15/2 HR119 Mark Walsh 11.5 1L 2nd to Elusive Ogie 10.12 BELW 26 AUG 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 10/1 HR119 Sam Ewing 11.1 16L 12th of 19fn, 20rn to Fiveoneﬁve 11.5 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 175yds Gd/Yld Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Luck Between Us when ﬁfth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.

MAJESTIC FORCE (IRE) (529)

O Duncan Angove T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 152-615B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler Br B f Workforce (GB) - Colleen Dubh (Presenting (GB))

8-11-3

Star Rating HH

MAJESTIC FORCE 2 N.H. WINS €15,340.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 121 5/1 HR126 Rachael Blackmore 10.2 16L 5th of 8fn, 12rn to Bill Baxter 10.2 here 3 MAY 25 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 104yds Yld 10/11Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.5 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Iceberg Theory 11.12 and Heliko Conti (FR) 11.12 WEX 17 MAR 25 9rn beg.ch 3m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 9/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 37L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Fun Fun Fun 11.7 NAAS 5 JAN 25 beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft She has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f. Finished 17l behind Bill Baxter when ﬁfth of 12 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a chase here over 3m (yielding) in May last year.

FEUD (GB) (18)

6-11-2

O Lough Hyne Partnership

T G E O’Leary, Cork J Sean Flanagan F 090-f50 (Blinkers) B Branton Court Stud Br B g Dubawi - Agnes Stewart (Lawman (FR))

Star Rating H

FEUD (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €4,998.70 2 N.H. WINS €19,765.00 — HANDICAP RATING 120 14/1 HR125 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.11 10L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Luck Between Us 9.12 LIST 26 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR126 Sean Flanagan 11.7 16L 5th of 10 to Autumn Twist 11.7 KILL 20 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd 40/1 HR126 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 fell in race won by Eachtotheirown 11.10 THU 18 JAN 13rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 168yds Yld Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Luck Between Us at 14-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.

FRIARY ROAD (IRE) (42)

O Mrs Helen Walsh T T M Walsh, Kildare J Josh Williamson (3) F pf-6327 (TStrap) B Mrs Helen Walsh Br B g Finsceal Fior - Summer Star (Medicean (GB))

6-11-1

Star Rating HH

FRIARY ROAD 3 N.H. WINS €20,945.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 119 14/1 HR73 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.2 (TS) 10L 7th of 16 to Timurshah 11.9 NAV 2 SEP Ext hcp 2m Gd 13/2 HR72 Sam Coen 9.11 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Tatum 9.4 LEP 23 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd 6/1 HR74 Mr L.P. Shanahan 10.9 (TS) 3/4L 12L 3rd to Murat 11.2 LEP 9 JUL 5rn 1m 7f Gd He has won a hurdle race and two NH ﬂat races at 2m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Finished 17l behind Beauvallon when sixth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (yielding) in April.

ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU (IRE) (169)

O William Yorke T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Tiernan Power Roche F 474-329 B Paul Delaney Br B g Quest For Peace - Lisa Bleu (Pistolet Bleu)

8-11-0

Star Rating HH

ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 118 40/1 HR119 Tiernan Power Roche 10.0 19L 9th of 20fn, 21rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 10.2 here 28 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 132yds Yld 12/1 HR116 Tiernan Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 3 1/4L 2nd to Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.12 CK 5 APR 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Yld 8/1 HR117 Shane O’Callaghan 10.8 3 1/4L 8L 3rd to Mojoe 10.9 NAAS 8 MAR 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 10yds Sft/Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 20l behind Kalix Delabarriere at 40-1 when 9th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (yielding) in April.

ELUSIVE OGIE (IRE) (18)

O Denis Enright T Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Limerick J Jack Kennedy F f05818 B Tom Lacy Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Newtown Dancer (Danehill Dancer)

5-10-13

Star Rating HH

ELUSIVE OGIE 2 N.H. WINS €23,580.00 — HANDICAP RATING 117 4/1 HR117 Daniel King 10.3 9L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Luck Between Us 9.12 LIST 26 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR112 Daniel King 10.12 won 1L 1/2L from Avalo 11.5 and Serienmond (GER) 10.7 BELW 26 AUG 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 18/1 HR113 Simon Torrens 11.5 35L 8th of 14fn, 18rn to Caher Roes Den 10.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp hdl 3m 60yds Gd Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Luck Between Us at 4-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.

KEVIN’S PRIDE (IRE) (44) O Claire Wylie & Tracey Wylie T John C McConnell, Meath F 21-4546 (TStrap)

J Alex Harvey B Rollx Syndicate Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Aasleagh Lady (Presenting (GB))

7-10-10

Star Rating HH

KEVIN’S PRIDE 2 N.H. WINS €17,995.00 — HANDICAP RATING 114 15/2 Eoghan Finegan 11.7 (BK) (TS) 42L 6th of 7 to Killeemore Lad 11.12 DWNP 31 AUG beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd 100/30 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (CP) (TS) 9L 4 1/4L 4L 4th to Charlie Luciano 11.12 KILB 10 JUL 6rn beg.ch 3m 1f 80yds Gd 13/2 HR116 Dylan Kidd 11.3 (CP) 35L 5th of 6 to He Can’t Dance 11.0 DRYL 4 MAY hdl 3m Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Killeemore Lad when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good) in August.

MOON MISSION (GB) (89)

5-10-8

O John T O’Connor & Michael P Gleeson & Paul M Fortune & Andrew McGonigle

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow J Ross Sugrue (7) F 43015p B Elaine Chivers Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mary Elise (Mastercraftsman)

Star Rating H

MOON MISSION (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €8,835.00 — HANDICAP RATING 112 17/2 HR113 Tiernan Power Roche 10.11 p.u. in race won by My Gaffer 10.9 KILL 17 JUL 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd 13/2 HR114 Tiernan Power Roche 10.13 12L 5th of 7 to Sageborough (FR) 11.7 WEX 27 MAY hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR109 Tiernan Power Roche 11.3 won 1 1/2L 1 1/4L from Le Roi Du Livet (FR) 11.8 and Big Dispute 10.13 CK 10 MAY 8rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 17-2 at Killarney over 2m 7f (good) in a hurdle race won by My Gaffer in July on his latest outing.

TAKE THE FREE (IRE) (33) O John P McManus T E Bolger, Limerick F 86210

J Mark Walsh (Hood) B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B g Walk In The Park - Bloody Mary (FR) (Fragrant Mix)

4-10-7

Star Rating HHH

TAKE THE FREE 1 N.H. WIN €8,246.00 — HANDICAP RATING 113 9/2 HR113 Aidan Kelly 11.2 14L 11th of 14 to Luck Between Us 10.12 BAL 11 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 208yds Gd/Yld 2/1 HR110 Aidan Kelly 10.13 won 2 1/4L 15L from Frankie’s Freebie 11.0 and Killowen House 11.2 ROS 6 JUL 13rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 125yds Gd 11/4 Aidan Kelly 11.4 4 1/4L 2nd to Cinating 11.0 ROS 8 JUN 11rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten 15l behind Luck Between Us at 9-2 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.

BOO RADLEY (IRE) (40) O Brian M Keenan & P W Mullins T W P Mullins, Carlow F 05-9b1 (TStrap)

J Brian Hayes B Mr Brian Keenan Jnr Br Ch g Masked Marvel (GB) - Leah Claire (Tomba (GB))

5-10-5

Star Rating HHHH

BOO RADLEY 1 N.H. WIN €8,540.50 — HANDICAP RATING 109 6/1 Charlie O’Dwyer 11.4 (TS) won 6L 1L from Speed For Fun (FR) 11.8 and Pretty Wild 10.5 KILB 4 SEP 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 150yds Gd/Yld 15/2 Sean Cleary-Farrell 10.11 (TS) br.d in race won by Be My Fortune 11.4 BAL 10 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 109yds Gd 100/30 Brian Hayes 11.12 (H) 47L last of 9fn, 12rn to Unknown Fortune 11.5 SLGO 12 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 90yds Gd A winner at 6-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Speed For Fun by 6l.

THE MEDIATOR (IRE) (10)

9-10-5

O Mrs Sheila O’Ryan & John F Doyle & Grant Leon T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Danny Gilligan F 3-34554 Star Rating HH B The Loving Partnership Br Br g Maxios (GB) - All About Love (GER) (Winged Love) THE MEDIATOR 1 FLAT WIN €7,080.00 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00 — HANDICAP RATING 109 14/1 HR76 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 10.10 nk 1L 1 1/2L 4th to Whimsy (GB) 10.9 CUR 4 OCT 12rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 66/1 HR78 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 11.7 9 3/4L 5th of 16 to Timurshah 11.9 NAV 2 SEP Ext hcp 2m Gd 16/1 HR78 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 11.5 (CP) 30L last of 5 to Murat 11.2 LEP 9 JUL 1m 7f Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Drumgill when eighth of 9 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 1f (good) in July last year.

HARPY EAGLE (IRE) (26)

O Gillian Cody T R P Cody, Kilkenny J Michael Kenneally (5) F 066122 B R Cody Br B g Free Eagle - Wild Academy (Royal Academy (USA))

5-10-3

Star Rating H

HARPY EAGLE 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00 — HANDICAP RATING 107 9/2 HR107 Josh Williamson 10.12 7 1/2L 2nd to Kashchei (GB) 11.1 DWNP 18 SEP 9rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 110yds Gd 100/30Fav HR105 Paddy Cody 10.10 1/2L 2nd to Midnight Eagle 10.8 SLGO 19 AUG 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 148yds Gd 4/1 HR100 Paddy Cody 11.0 won 3L 11L from Ocean Murphy (GB) 11.1 and Isdistheone 10.1 WEX 8 AUG 6rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 8l by Kashchei when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (good) last month.

WONDERFUL EVERYDAY (IRE) (24)

5-10-3

O Mangan Murphy Drew Cahill Partnership

T W P Mullins, Carlow J Daniel King F 265533 B Yeo Barton Bloodstock Br B f Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Daring Rose (FR) (Al Namix (FR))

Star Rating HHH

WONDERFUL EVERYDAY 1 N.H. WIN €59,000.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 107 4/1 HR105 Paul Townend 10.11 s/hd 1/2L 3rd to Fraher Field 10.6 LIST 20 SEP 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 100yds Gd 5/2 Paul Townend 11.5 4 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Firebrand (GER) 11.7 GAL 7 SEP 20rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Yld 7/2 Danny Mullins 11.7 15L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Easter Bonnet (FR) 11.7 CK 3 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on good - yielding ground. Third of 18 behind Fraher Field beaten 3/4l at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (good) last month.

Blinkers worn by No. 6. CPiece worn by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 12. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 3, No. 7, No. 10, No. 13. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Boo Radley, 9/2 Wonderful Everyday, 15/2 Majestic Force, 10/1 Avalo, 11/1 Elusive Ogie, Take The Free, 14/1 Duke Silver, Open Secret (GB), Friary Road, The Mediator, 16/1 Feud (GB), Rockymountainbleu, Kevin’s Pride, Harpy Eagle, 25/1 Park Of Kings, Moon Mission (GB) 2025 - 1st Linden Arden 2nd Avalo 3rd Giant Haystacks (5 min. 1.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY AVALO shaped well when second at Bellewstown in August and finished a creditable fifth in a tougher contest at Listowel last time. First-time cheekpieces could eke out a bit more from Peter Fahey’s course winner and he gets the vote off a workable mark. Boo Radley was unlucky when brought down at Ballinrobe, but gained compensation when scoring at Kilbeggan. He could prove a major player on his handicap debut, while Duke Silver finished a respectable third at this track back in April and looks a bigger threat than Take The Free and Wonderful Everyday.

WIN: AVALO

EACH-WAY: DUKE SILVER

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (186 wins from 806 runners, 23%) runs BOO RADLEY & WONDERFUL EVERYDAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs DUKE SILVER Longest Traveller: FEUD trained by G O’Leary, Cork, 158 miles.

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3.55 The Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Steeplechase of €42,000 (Grade 3) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)

(Registered as the Buck House Novice Steeplechase) Two Miles and Two Furlongs 75 Yards (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €24738; SECOND: €8400; THIRD: €4200; FOURTH: €2100; FIFTH: €1260 NO

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BUNTING (FR) (17)

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AGE-ST-LB

O Tony Bloom T W P Mullins, Carlow J Paul Townend F 960617 B Mme P Brandt Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (Lord Shanakill (USA))

6-11-1

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BUNTING (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €13,500.00 2 N.H. WINS €16,799.00 18/1 HR96 Ben Coen 9.3 4L 7th of 29fn, 30rn to Chally Chute 9.11 CUR 27 SEP hcp (0-110)2m 170yds Hvy 10/11Fav Danny Mullins 11.2 won 15L 34L from Runcok (FR) 11.7 and Addragoole 11.7 BAL 24 AUG 3rn chse 2m 1f 55yds Gd 9/1 HR132 Danny Mullins 11.4 8L 6th of 16fn, 20rn to Grann’s Boy 10.13 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 6f 108yds Gd/Yld Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest NH outing in a chase when 10-11fav at Ballinrobe over 2m 1f (good) in August, beating Runcok by 15l.

CHANCEAWETMORNING (IRE) (14)

O Conor McGlone T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Jack Kennedy F 1934f1 B Mr Paddy Sinnott Br B g Snow Sky (GB) - Jim’s Article (Deﬁnite Article (GB))

6-11-1

Star Rating HHHH

CHANCEAWETMORNING 4 N.H. WINS €35,340.00 — HANDICAP RATING 130 2/1 Jack Kennedy 11.4 won 5L 6L from Le Coq Hardi 11.10 and Soir De Garde (FR) 11.10 SLGO 30 SEP 6rn chse 2m 5f Gd 7/4 Danny Gilligan 11.12 fell in race won by Begger 11.12 KILB 4 SEP 4rn beg.ch 3m Gd/Yld 6/1 HR125 James Smith 11.6 1L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Elusive Ogie 10.12 BELW 26 AUG 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 2-1 in a chase at Sligo over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Le Coq Hardi by 5l.

SIR ALLEN (GB) (11) O Eight Star Syndicate T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary F 30/-1441

J Cian Quirke B Bearstone Stud Limited Br Ch g Territories - Showbird (GB) (Showcasing (GB))

7-11-1

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SIR ALLEN (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €22,408.00 3 N.H. WINS €25,945.00 C 18/1 Philip Donovan 11.12 won 4 1/4L 18L from Arcadian Emperor (FR) 11.12 and Daydream Nation 11.12 GOW 3 OCT 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR122 Sam Coen 11.9 1/2L 3/4L 6L 4th to Eye Of A Tiger 10.7 BAL 21 JUL 10rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd 9/2 HR122 Sam Coen 11.2 6 1/2L 4 1/2L 1L 4th to Sequoiaspirit 10.7 ROS 8 JUN 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 18-1 in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (good - yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Arcadian Emperor by 4 1/2l.

VITORIO PIEL (FR) (168)

O CDL Racing Limited T Emmet Mullins, Carlow J Donagh Meyler F 62-3123 B Mme Joelle Morruzzi & M Pierre Morruzzi Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Blue Arrow (FR) (Blue Bresil (FR))

6-11-1

Star Rating HHHH

VITORIO PIEL (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €20,630.00 C 2/1Fav HR131 Donagh Meyler 11.12 4L 2L 3rd to Raise You Up 11.6 here 29 APR 14rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 58yds Yld 18/1 HR129 Donagh Meyler 11.10 6L 2nd to Sept Etoiles (FR) 11.5 FAIR 4 APR 20rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 170yds Yld/Sft 9/4 Donagh Meyler 11.7 won 6 1/2L 1 1/4L from Grey Jude 11.6 and Chichester Park (GB) 11.8 LEP 2 MAR 6rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Third of 14 behind Raise You Up beaten 6l at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (yielding) in April.

MISS FOURIE (IRE) (16)

O Ms Aisling Molloy T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Danny Gilligan F 77f6-43 (CPiece) B Mrs Aisling Leer Br B f Yeats - Present Venture (Presenting (GB))

9-10-8

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MISS FOURIE 3 N.H. WINS €39,235.00 8/1 Danny Gilligan 10.8 (CP) 4 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to A Snow White Park 10.8 ROS 28 SEP 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 107yds Yld 18/1 Danny Gilligan 11.7 (CP) 6L 10L 7 1/2L 4th to La Note Verte (GB) 11.7 TRAM 16 AUG 7rn beg.ch 2m 6f Gd 14/1 HR122 Jake Coen 11.2 22L 6th of 10 to Grann’s Boy 11.0 LIST 27 SEP 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld She has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 4 behind A Snow White Park beaten 5l at 8-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 3 novice chase at Roscommon over 2m (yielding) last month.

CPiece worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Bunting (FR), 3/1 Chanceawetmorning, 9/2 Sir Allen (GB), 15/2 Vitorio Piel (FR), 8/1 Miss Fourie 2025 - 1st King Of Kingsﬁeld 2nd Birdie Or Bust 3rd War Correspondent (4 min. 46.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY BUNTING was far too good for his two rivals when a wide-margin winner on his chasing debut on good ground at Ballinrobe in late August. Willie Mullins’ charge subsequently ran a big race in the Irish Cesarewitch back on the Flat at the Curragh and reverts to fences with strong claims. Chanceawetmorning landed a beginners’ chase at Sligo recently and is preferred to Sir Allen and Miss Fourie, but the less-exposed Vitorio Piel may well emerge as the main threat. The latter won his bumper here in 2025 and has scored over hurdles since.

WIN: BUNTING

EACH-WAY: CHANCEAWETMORNING

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (186 wins from 806 runners, 23%) runs BUNTING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Slattery (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs SIR ALLEN Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2017 and 2025. The stable runs CHANCEAWETMORNING and MISS FOURIE today. W P Mullins won this race in 2018, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs BUNTING today. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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4.30 The Matchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase of €55,000 (Grade 3) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)

(Registered as the Carvill’s Hill Steeplechase) Two Miles and Seven (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Furlongs 39 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €32395; SECOND: €11000; THIRD: €5500; FOURTH: €2750 NO

HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

APPLE’S OF BRESIL (FR) (24)

O Tim O’Driscoll & Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare J Sean Flanagan F 312-0-12 (TStrap) B M Frederic Fournier Br Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Take A Chance (FR) (Take Risks (FR))

8-11-0

Star Rating HHHH

APPLE’S OF BRESIL (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €20,637.50 — HANDICAP RATING 128 11/4 Sean Flanagan 11.7 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Ocastle Des Mottes (FR) 11.7 LIST 20 SEP 5rn nov.ch 2m 1f 150yds Gd 2/1Fav Sean Flanagan 11.12 (TS) won 11L 11L from Chichester Park (GB) 11.12 and Billie Frechette 11.5 KILB 31 MAY 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 80yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR120 Sean Flanagan 10.7 (TS) 12L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Digby 9.9 BAL 26 MAY 25 hcp hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Ocastle Des Mottes when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 2f (good) last month.

CROKE PARK (IRE) (187)

O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath J Jack Kennedy F 733-300 (CPiece) B A V Bloodstock Br B g Walk In The Park - Toledana (FR) (Protektor (GER))

8-11-0

Star Rating HHHH

CROKE PARK 5 N.H. WINS €144,550.00 — HANDICAP RATING 148 Danny Gilligan 11.4 (CP) 55L 18th of 27 to Will The Wise 10.8 AINTREE 10 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Gd /Sft 12/1 HR152 Josh Williamson 11.7 (CP) 39L 13th of 17fn, 23rn to Backmersackme 10.0 LEP 1 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Sft 5/1 HR152 Jordan Gainford 11.12 (CP) 8 1/2L 15L 3rd to Heart Wood (FR) 11.6 TRAM 1 JAN 7rn chse Grade 3 2m 6f 170yds Sft Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 when 18th of 27 on his latest outing in the Topham at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) in April.

GORGEOUS TOM (IRE) (77)

O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Darragh O’Keeffe F 424-503 B Thomas O’Connor Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Cappa Or (Oscar)

8-11-0

Star Rating HHHHH

GORGEOUS TOM 4 N.H. WINS €47,200.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 152 25/1 HR149 Patrick M O’Brien 11.3 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to King Alexander 10.13 GAL 29 JUL 22rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd Sean Flanagan 10.9 42L 12th of 34 to I Am Maximus (FR) 11.12 AINTREE 11 APR hcp chse Grade C 4m 2f 74yds Gd /Sft 5/1Fav HR149 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.11 6L 5th of 16 to O’Toole 10.5 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 120yds Yld He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 22 behind King Alexander beaten 1 1/4l at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Tote Galway Plate at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in July.

SMALLCRAFTWARNING (IRE) (4) O We Win Farming Syndicate T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary F 134112 (TStrap)

J Daniel King B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Br B g Gale Force Ten (GB) - Scrumptious (GB) (Sakhee (USA))

9-11-0

Star Rating HH

SMALLCRAFTWARNING 6 N.H. WINS €56,280.00 — HANDICAP RATING 100 5/2Fav HR97 Daniel King 10.5 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Pourquoi Poi 10.9 FAIR 10 OCT 9rn Ext hcp chse 3m 104yds Gd 4/1Fav HR105 Daniel King 10.3 (TS) won 3/4L 2 1/4L from Zoffman 11.0 and Cobra Queen 11.3 GOW 3 OCT 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 40yds Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR99 Daniel King 10.7 (TS) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Milan Forth 11.4 and Ilbdare 10.9 ROS 28 SEP 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 25yds Gd/Yld Winner of ﬁve hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Beaten 4l by Pourquoi Poi when second of 9 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m (good) earlier this month.

CPiece worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Gorgeous Tom, 13/8 Croke Park, 15/2 Apple’s Of Bresil (FR), 50/1 Smallcraftwarning 2025 - 1st Heart Wood (FR) 2nd Monbeg Park 3rd Croke Park (6 min. 3.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY This is a big chance for GORGEOUS TOM to record his first win in almost two years. Henry De Bromhead’s charge has run some good races since landing a Grade 3 novice chase in 2024, most notably when runner-up in a Grade 2 at Down Royal in November of last year and more recently when third in the Galway Plate. Croke Park has a bit to find with the selection on running at Down Royal, but could shape well on his first run of the season. He’s preferred to the novice chaser Apple’s Of Bresil and Smallcraftwarning.

WIN: GORGEOUS TOM

EACH-WAY: CROKE PARK

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (100 wins from 782 runners, 13%) runs CROKE PARK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs CROKE PARK Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs CROKE PARK today. H De Bromhead won this race in 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2025. The stable runs GORGEOUS TOM today. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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5.07 The Matchbook Betting Exchange (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase of €12,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)

(Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange)

Two Miles and Five Furlongs 69 Yards Start

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

HORSE

AGE-ST-LB

SECRET SHE KEEPS (IRE) (193)

O Mrs Claire Doyle T Timothy Doyle, Tipperary J Mr D Doyle (5) F 5/-084p-4 B Mrs E M Motherway Br Ch f Shirocco (GER) - Claudia’s Pearl (GB) (Deploy)

9-12-4

Star Rating HH

SECRET SHE KEEPS 1 N.H. WIN €8,260.00 — HANDICAP RATING 110 80/1 HR110 Cian Quirke 10.0 10L 13L 13L 4th to Me Wee Bonnie Lass 9.9 FAIR 4 APR 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft 22/1 HR112 Cian Quirke 10.11 p.u. in race won by True Testimony 11.1 FAIR 29 NOV 25 10rn hcp chse 2m 4f 100yds Yld/Sft 40/1 HR110 Cian Quirke 9.11 s/hd 9 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Kiltealy Park 9.9 FAIR 22 APR 25 11rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f Sft Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good - yielding ground, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 80-1 when fourth of 10 on her latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in April.

HARBOUR HIGHWAY (IRE) (18)

O John P McManus T Emmet Mullins, Carlow J Mr D O’Connor F 225p63 (B,T) B David Phelan Br B g Youmzain - Harbour Pearl (Stowaway (GB))

7-12-2

Star Rating HHH

HARBOUR HIGHWAY 2 N.H. WINS €14,735.00 — HANDICAP RATING 108 7/1 HR109 Mr D. O’Connor 11.7 (V) (TS) 1 1/4L 11L 3rd to Whateys Quest 10.12 LIST 26 SEP 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Gd 16/1 HR110 Harry Cobden 11.12 (CP) (TS) 11L 6th of 18fn, 19rn to Mighty Berkshire 11.6 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Gd 5/1 HR111 Alan O’Sullivan 11.11 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Rue Taylor (FR) 11.5 WEX 30 JUN 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f Gd He has won a NH ﬂat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on yielding and heavy ground. Third of 14 behind Whateys Quest beaten 12l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 3m (good) last month.

MAGS NELSON (IRE) (14)

7-12-0

O Rathmoy Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F 13183-4 (CPiece) B Browne Brothers Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Howareyabelle (GB) (Sir Percy (GB))

Star Rating HHH

MAGS NELSON 2 N.H. WINS €12,685.00 — HANDICAP RATING 106 8/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 2 3/4L 16L 11L 4th to Only For Our Man 11.12 SLGO 30 SEP 8rn beg.ch 3m 1f 182yds Gd 11/2 HR110 Danny Gilligan 11.2 1 1/4L 18L 3rd to Quantum Quest 11.6 ROS 29 SEP 25 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 25yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR110 Danny Gilligan 10.8 43L last of 8fn, 12rn to Millstream Lady 10.13 KILL 23 AUG 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 80yds Gd He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Only For Our Man when fourth of 8 on his chase debut at Sligo over 3m 2f (good) last month.

AUREA FORTUNA (IRE) (19)

O Debbie Breslin & Mrs Paul Shanahan T A J Martin, Meath J Mr F Maguire F 105-9p4 (TStrap) B Berry Farms Br Ch g Mount Nelson (GB) - Battle Over (FR) (Sillery (USA))

7-11-11

Star Rating HHHHH

AUREA FORTUNA 2 N.H. WINS €16,815.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 103 8/1 HR104 Daniel King 11.6 (TS) 3 1/2L 2 1/4L 5L 4th to Potters Pal (FR) 10.6 LIST 25 SEP 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR110 Harry Sexton 10.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Jacovec Cavern (GB) 10.13 here 29 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 58yds Yld 5/1 HR106 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.6 41L 9th of 10fn, 17rn to The Gradual Slope 9.12 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 7f on good - yielding and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Potters Pal when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 3f (good - yielding) last month.

GIANT HAYSTACKS (IRE) (47)

O Keep It Simple Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare J Mr D McGill (7) F 543109 (TStrap) B Michael Lyons Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Varnay (GB) (Machiavellian (USA))

7-11-8

Star Rating HHH

GIANT HAYSTACKS 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 — HANDICAP RATING 100 4/1 HR101 Danny Gilligan 11.7 (TS) 70L last of 9 to Chosen Shant 10.13 WEX 28 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Yld 5/1 HR101 Danny Gilligan 11.3 (TS) 22L 12th of 16fn, 20rn to Tell Us This 11.7 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 54yds Gd 5/2Fav HR95 Danny Gilligan 11.9 (TS) won 2 1/2L 2L from A Snow White Park 12.0 and Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) 9.12 WEX 3 JUL 13rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 110yds Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Chosen Shant when last of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) in August.

WESTERN MODEL (IRE) (14)

O Espresso Martini Syndicate T Andrew Kinirons, Kildare J Mr S Cotter (7) F 831423 B J Houlihan Br B g Westerner (GB) - Scotias Glen (Old Vic)

7-11-5

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WESTERN MODEL 2 N.H. WINS €11,800.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 97 3/1 HR97 Conor Smithers 11.4 hd 16L 3rd to Mini Getaway 10.5 SLGO 30 SEP 12rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 182yds Gd 4/1Fav HR93 Conor Smithers 10.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Anodandawink 11.6 DWNP 18 SEP 15rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 110yds Gd 3/1Fav HR94 Donagh Meyler 11.8 4 1/4L 9L 12L 4th to Ladies Well 11.4 KILL 20 AUG 12rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 100yds Gd Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Mini Getaway beaten 17l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sligo over 3m 2f (good) last month.

MY CULLEN (IRE) (8)

O Up The Wall Racing Syndicate T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow J Mr J L Gleeson F 2402p2 (CPiece) B Kenneth Parkhill Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Annalore (Milan (GB))

6-10-12

Star Rating HHHH

MY CULLEN — HANDICAP RATING 90 16/1 HR88 Paddy Hanlon 10.13 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Springboard 11.2 GAL 6 OCT 10rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 2f 54yds Yld/Sft Paddy Hanlon 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Mr McWhinny 11.7 NEWTON ABBOT 18 SEP 6rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 216yds Gd Freddie Keighley 12.0 (CP) 7L 2nd to Mr McWhinny 11.4 NEWTON ABBOT 7 SEP 5rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 216yds Gd Placed in two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 21 starts. Beaten 1/2l by Springboard when second of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 2f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.

FR GILLIGANSVOYGE (GB) (5)

O Richard J Farrell T John G Carr, Kildare J Ms P R Briselden (7) F 112067 (B,T) B Whitson Bloodstock Limited Br B g Yeats - Maiden Voyage (GB) (Slip Anchor)

13-10-10

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FR GILLIGANSVOYGE (GB) 4 N.H. WINS €26,550.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 88 22/1 HR88 Sarah Kavanagh 10.9 (BK) (TS) 24L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to Schiehallion 10.9 DWNP 9 OCT hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 150yds Gd 33/1 HR90 Sarah Kavanagh 10.11 (BK) (TS) 26L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Mini Getaway 10.5 SLGO 30 SEP hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 182yds Gd 14/1 HR90 Sarah Kavanagh 10.11 (BK) (TS) 65L 13th of 14fn, 16rn to Swing Time 10.6 BAL 11 SEP hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 67yds Yld Winner of four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Schiehallion when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 3m (good) earlier this month.

REVOLUT NED (IRE) (14)

O William P Murphy T William P Murphy, Carlow J Mr A P Kennedy (7) F f0-1370 B Cyril O’Hara Br B g Doyen - Gorgeous Kate (Westerner (GB))

7-10-7

Star Rating HH

REVOLUT NED — HANDICAP RATING 84 16/1 HR86 Simon Torrens 11.0 (CP) (TS) last of 10fn, 12rn to Mini Getaway 10.5 SLGO 30 SEP hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 182yds Gd 6/1 HR87 Mr P.A. King 11.2 37L 7th of 11fn, 16rn to Kilkee Bay 11.1 ROS 8 JUN hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 100yds Sft 9/2 HR87 Mr P.A. King 11.2 3 1/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Menas Miracle 11.11 TRAM 30 MAY 10rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f Gd Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Mini Getaway when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Sligo over 3m 2f (good) last month.

SUBSET (IRE) (5)

O Denis P Beary T Peter Maher, Kildare J Mr B M Coonan (7) F 9f2-p0p (CPiece) B Peter O’Grady Br B g Dahjee (USA) - Secret Flutter (Entrepreneur (GB))

12-10-7

Star Rating HH

SUBSET 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C — HANDICAP RATING 72 150/1 HR72 Mike O’Connor 10.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Schiehallion 10.9 DWNP 9 OCT 14rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 150yds Gd 150/1 HR72 Mike O’Connor 10.0 (CP) 79L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to At The Wings 9.12 NAV 19 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Gd 66/1 HR72 Thomas O’Connor 9.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Swing Time 10.6 BAL 11 SEP 16rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 67yds Yld He has won a chase and two point-to-points from 3m to 3m 1f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 150-1 at Downpatrick over 3m (good) in a chase won by Schiehallion earlier this month on his latest outing.

B,T worn by No. 2, No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 7, No. 10. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 5. Long Handicap - Revolut Ned 10-06(146), Subset 9-08(134) Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Harbour Highway, 10/3 My Cullen, 9/2 Aurea Fortuna, 5/1 Western Model, 10/1 Mags Nelson, 11/1 Giant Haystacks, 16/1 Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB), 25/1 Secret She Keeps, Revolut Ned, 33/1 Subset 2025 - 1st Aurea Fortuna 2nd Smallcraftwarning 3rd The Dabbler (6 min. 7.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY AUREA FORTUNA ran out a good winner of this race a year ago and might just follow up. An even-money favourite on that occasion, he arrives here on the back of a fair run in a handicap chase over a shorter trip at Listowel last month. That was his ﬁrst start since the end of April and he might just improve enough to see off My Cullen, who has had a much busier time of it and ran well again from the front when a narrow runner-up at Galway eight days ago. Good ground will certainly suit the consistent Western Model.

WIN: AUREA FORTUNA

EACH-WAY: MY CULLEN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): R O’Sullivan (9 wins from 124 runners, 7%) runs GIANT HAYSTACKS & MAGS NELSON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A J Martin (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs AUREA FORTUNA Longest Traveller: SECRET SHE KEEPS trained by T Doyle, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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RACE

5.40 The Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Flat Race of €12,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 43)

(Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Qualiﬁer) (Generously sponsored Two Miles and 95 Yards by Matchbook Betting Exchange) VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €7068; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240 NO

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FRISCO LAD (IRE) (104)

Start

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O A Walk In The Park Syndicate T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford J Mr J L Gleeson F 1 B Mr Michael O’Shaughnessy Br B g Walk In The Park - Frisco Girl (Milan (GB))

4-11-10

Star Rating HHHHH

FRISCO LAD 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 9/4Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.10 won 4 1/4L 1 3/4L from Mountain Sky (GB) 11.10 and Time For Talking 11.5 LIM 2 JUL 8rn Bumper 2m 110yds Gd Dam a lightly raced maiden. Won on his racecourse debut in a NH ﬂat race when 9-4jt-fav at Limerick over 2m (good) in July, beating Mountain Sky by 4 1/2l.

HILL SILVER (IRE) (54)

O Paul Clarke T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath J Mr D McGill (7) F 441 B Mr Jonathan Deacon Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Silver Pearl (GB) (Authorized)

4-11-10

Star Rating HHHH

HILL SILVER 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 6/5Fav Mr D. McGill 11.11 won nk 15L from Bellahill (GB) 12.0 and In Around Thehouse 11.12 KILB 21 AUG 11rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 33/1 Mr D. McGill 11.3 nk 2 1/2L 4L 4th to Teoﬁl 11.10 GAL 27 JUL 13rn Bumper 2m 130yds Gd 11/1 Eoghan Finegan 11.3 10L 8L 13L 4th to Linford (FR) 11.10 KILL 9 MAY 13rn Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld Won on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race when 6-5fav at Kilbeggan over 2m (good - yielding) in August, beating Bellahill by a neck.

EL BILO (IRE) (-)

4-11-3

O Manverton Limited T Paul Nolan, Wexford

J Mr S Cotter (7) F B Mrs A Coffey Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Roney (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Star Rating HHH

Dam a lightly-raced maiden. Not one to discount on his racecourse bow.

HILLY FILLY (IRE) (47)

O Geoff Angus T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F 12 B Charles Persse Br Br f Afﬁnisea - C’Est La Mode (Presenting (GB))

4-11-3

Star Rating HHHH

HILLY FILLY 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 5/2Fav Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.1 2 1/2L 2nd to Hutton Star 10.13 DRYL 28 AUG 11rn Bumper 2m 1f 87yds Gd 17/2 Mr L.P. Shanahan 10.12 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Honey Buck’s 11.0 and Tiger In New York 11.5 CK 10 JUL 16rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Hutton Star when second of 11 at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good) in August.

HUTTON STAR (IRE) (47)

4-11-3

O John Donohue T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary J Mr P A King (3) F 1 B White Frair Stud & John Donohue Br Ch f Sottsass (FR) - Lagostovegas (Footstepsinthesand (GB))

Star Rating HHHH

HUTTON STAR 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00 13/2 Mr P.A. King 10.13 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Hilly Filly 11.1 and Clovelly Charm 11.11 DRYL 28 AUG 11rn Bumper 2m 1f 87yds Gd Dam won four times over the ﬂat between 1m 3f and 2m 4f and three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f. A winner at 13-2 in a NH ﬂat race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good) on her racecourse debut in August, beating Hilly Filly by 2 1/2l.

MANU REVA (FR) (-)

4-11-3

O Manureva Partnership T Liz Doyle, Wexford J Mr B T Stone (7) F

Star Rating HHH

B S C E A Ecurie Cap Orne & M Pascal Noue Br B g Great Pretender - Doreedargent (FR) (Gris De Gris)

Dam unraced. From a good family of staying chasers and is likely to do better with experience under his belt.

SHARBEL (IRE) (25)

4-11-3

O Mrs Sandra McCarthy T Peter Fahey, Kildare J Mr P W Mullins F 62 B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Silca Wings (GB) (Multiplex (GB))

Star Rating HHHH

SHARBEL 8/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 nk 2nd to Double Helix 11.10 NAV 19 SEP 13rn Bumper 1m 7f 165yds Gd 20/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.10 8 1/2L 6th of 13 to Teofil 11.10 GAL 27 JUL Bumper 2m 130yds Gd Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten a neck by Double Helix when second of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (good) last month.

SOLEIL D’AURE (FR) (248)

O Mrs Mary M Doyle T Jack Doyle, Tipperary J Mr A P Ryan (3) F 4 B M Etienne, M Aymeric, M Quentin & M Mathis Lebreton Br B g Elm Park (GB) - Tempo Royale (FR) (Boris De Deauville)

4-11-3

Star Rating HHH

SOLEIL D’AURE (FR) (PtoP) 6/4FF A P Ryan 4th to County Prospect PUNCHESTOWN 08-FEB-26 6r5f Mdn 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Finished 16l behind County Prospect when fourth of 6 at 6-4fav on his racecourse debut here over 2m in February. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with P M J Doyle.

TIME TAKES TIME (IRE) (-)

O D Buckley T D Buckley, Kildare J Mr H C Swan F B Dubois Holdings Ltd Br Ch g Gustav Klimt - Luminata (Indian Ridge)

4-11-3

Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Five Avenue, won four times at 1m. He would be a surprise winner on his ﬁrst career start.

VEALES CROSS (IRE) (20)

O M A Ryan T John Queally, Waterford J Mr D O’Connor F 4 B M Ryan Br Gr g Mastercraftsman - Myrine (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

4-11-3

Star Rating HHH

VEALES CROSS 6/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 1/2L 6 1/2L 12L 4th to Berkstar 11.10 LIST 24 SEP 9rn Bumper 2m Gd Dam won twice at 1m 6f and 2m. Finished 19l behind Berkstar when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his racecourse debut at Listowel over 2m (good) last month.

WHISPERED VERDICT (GER) (169) 4-11-3

O B Noone T Gavin Cromwell, Meath J Mr D G Lavery F 0

B Gestut Rottgen Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Well Spoken (GER) (Soldier Hollow (GB))

Star Rating HH

WHISPERED VERDICT (GER) 10/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.10 36L 11th of 19 to Abbeyglen (FR) 11.10 here 28 APR Bumper 2m 132yds Yld Half-brother to Wellenbrecher, won twice at 6f and 7f. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Abbeyglen when 11th of 19 on his racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (yielding) in April.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Hilly Filly, 7/2 Frisco Lad, 5/1 Hill Silver, 6/1 Hutton Star, Sharbel, 14/1 El Bilo, 16/1 Veales Cross, 20/1 Manu Reva (FR), 25/1 Soleil D’aure (FR), Whispered Verdict (GER), 50/1 Time Takes Time 2025 - 1st Famous Figure 2nd Hopeful Hero 3rd Premier Rogue (4 min. 11.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY FRISCO LAD was a very well-supported winner on his debut at Limerick in July and could be hard to beat. His all-the-way success that evening was full of promise and he should be a match for Hutton Star, who was well on top at the line when beating previous Cork winner Hilly Filly on her opening bid at Down Royal. Hill Silver backed up a good run behind Teoﬁl at the Galway Festival when winning at Kilbeggan, while Sharbel came out of the same Galway race to ﬁnish a narrow runner-up at Navan.

WIN: FRISCO LAD

EACH-WAY: HILLY FILLY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (44 wins from 354 runners, 12%) runs WHISPERED VERDICT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs FRISCO LAD Longest Traveller: HUTTON STAR trained by D H Kelly, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.35p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle of €12,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An academy hurdle for three years old only that have not run under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than in Academy Hurdles or Junior N.H. Hurdles and have not won an Academy Hurdle or Junior N.H. Hurdle that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 190 yards. €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €7,500 bonus should the winning horse be an Irish bred filly eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive a Sales Voucher of €5,000, the owner of an Irish-bred second placed horse of this race will receive a Sales Voucher of €3,000 and the owner of an Irish-bred third placed horse of this race will receive a Sales Voucher of €2,000. See RÁS for full terms & conditions). Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Qualifier) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) 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 95 yards. €150 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. (Matchbook will pay a €50,000 bonus to the first horse that wins a designated ‘Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Qualifier’ and subsequently wins a Grade 1 race at the Punchestown Festival in the same season. Please contact Punchestown Racecourse for further information).. Value to winner: €8835; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Mares Handicap Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) 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 three years old and upwards fillies only. (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 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 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards. (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 4 furlongs 45 yards. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. 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 8th October. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Steeplechase of €42,000 (Grade 3) (Registered as the Buck House Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €25,200 (Penalty Value: €24,738), Second will receive €8,400, Third will receive €4,200, Fourth will receive €2,100, Fifth will receive €1,260, Sixth will receive €840. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 75 yards. €420 to enter, €42 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra. Value to winner: €24738; Second: €8400; Third: €4200; Fourth: €2100; Fifth: €1260 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.30p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase of €55,000 (Grade 3) (Registered as the Carvill’s Hill Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,395), Second will receive €11,000, Third will receive €5,500, Fourth will receive €2,750, Fifth will receive €1,650, Sixth will receive €1,100. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 39 yards. €550 to enter, €55 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 4th May, 2025 Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra. Value to winner: €32395; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.07p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) 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 steeplechase for five years old and upwards. (110 = 12st 4lbs). About 2 miles 5 furlongs 69 yards. €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs.. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Flat Race of €12,000 (Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Qualifier) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old 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) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 95 yards. €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 3lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a N.H. flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (Matchbook will pay a €50,000 bonus to the first horse that wins a designated ‘Matchbook €50,000 Graduation Series Qualifier’ and subsequently wins a Grade 1 race at the Punchestown Festival in the same season. Please contact Punchestown Racecourse for further information).. Value to winner: €7068; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE

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