Punchestown Racecard - Wednesday 31st December by Weatherbys

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WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2025 PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND. TEL: FAX: CEO: EMAIL: WEBSITE: TRUSTEES:

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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 WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 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. N. McGrath (Chair) Mr. R. Macauley Mr. R. Hall Mr. J. Weld Mr. C.J. Sweeney Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr. N. Madden Clerical Assistant: Mr. S. Murphy Clerk of the Scales: Mr. D. Maher Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan Judge: Mr. D. Cullen Handicapper: Mr. M. Weedon Stewards Secretary: Mr. P. Deegan Medical Officer: Dr. A. McGoldrick Veterinary Officers: Ms. E. Costello M.V.B & Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. D. Fennessy & Ms. M. O’Neill Security Officer: Mr. C. Gordon

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

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

Mr. K. McConnell (Yard) Mr. H. Dillon (Track)

STAKEHOLDER:

DOCTOR

Horse Racing Ireland

Dr. M. Fay

RACECOURSE FARRIER: Mr. Eamon Behan Mr. Sean Kelly

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WELCOME WELCOME TO

wn, Dear Friends of Punchestown, On behalf of the Kildare Hunt unt Club and the entir entire team here at Punchestown, I am absolutely welcome you to today’s racing solutely delighted to welc action and to our final nal fixture of the year as we look ahead ahe with great da of racing in store as we excitement to 2026.. We have an action-packed day wn to the New Year and I hope you can find fi a winner or two to count down ff the season in style. round off This occasion for all of his New Year’s Eve meeting is a particularly special oc y us as Punchestown proudly celebrates 175 years of racing heritage. From t Punchestown becoming their the first recorded Kildare Races in 1824 to gener permanent home in 1850 and through generations of unforgettable sporting and community moments, we are immensely proud of o the legacy we are privileged to safeguard. Being in continuous operation for f 175 one who has years is a remarkable milestone and one that belongs to everyone oughout the decades. supported Punchestown throughout We are also immensely proud and honoured to havee been named Horse H Racing Ireland Racecourse of the Year. To chosen by o rreceive this accolade,, cho al public and in rrecognition of our sustainability our peers and the general ork being done across acr everyy model, is a tremendous endorsement of the work ommitment and area of the racecourse. It is a reflection of the passion, commitment teamwork of our entire Punchestown family. er thanks to I would like to extend a very special welcome and sincere ously sponsor five fi e of o Lynda Reilly and the team at Tote Ireland who generously today’s seven races and have once again provided FREE admission for all racegoers. Their support allows us to share this milestone celebration elebration ation with as many people as possible and is greatly appreciated by everyone atly appr one at Punchestown. acing Punchestown is the home of Irish jump racing and the quality of racing we stage here would not be possible without the continued support upport o off our sponsors. I would like to thank today’s other loyal al and longstanding longs longstttanding anding M Manor anor JP, supporters including the Irish European Breeders Fund, Adaree Manor, ommitment. Noreen and the McManus Family for their ongoing commitment. I look forward to welcoming you back to Punchestown wn on Sunday, SSunda unday 11th unda January when the Grade 2 Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novicee H Hurdle Hur urdle takes ur t pr off pr producing oducing futur centre stage. This prestigious racee has a proud historyy o future als and is ccert ertainly ert ainly one tto watch superstars ahead off the major spring ffestivals certainly closely. As we reflect on an outstanding year for Punchestown, like to thank Punches unchesttown, unches wn, I would w s, owners, owner staff and most our sponsors, clients, trainers, officials, jockeys, s. It is yyour our enthusiasm enth importantly you — our loyal supporters. and support that truly make Punchestown like to sincerely thank wn what it is. I would ould also lik my own team here at Punchestown for hard work or their dedication and har throughout the year. I am extremely fortunate emely ffortunat ortunatee tto be surrounded by such a ortunat people committed and passionate group off people. On behalf of all the team at Punchestown, Punches unchestown, unches own, I wish yyou a very enjoyable day’s racing every acing and eever ery ssuccess and happiness for 2026. Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown wn Racecourse Rac Rac acec ecourse ecour

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2 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (47)

Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) (Marchand De Sable (USA)) B G A E C Des Champs O Mrs Audrey Turley

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1231-12 F Paul Townend J W. P. Mullins T

YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 14 N.H. WINS €1,747,410.40 C — HANDICAP RATING 175 P. Townend 11.10 6L 2nd to Inothewayurthinkin 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 9rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft 1/2Fav HR177 P. Townend 11.10 won 4 3/4L s/hd from Grangeclare West 11.10 and Fact To File (FR) 11.10 LEP 1 FEB 10rn chse Grade 1 3m 70yds Yld 5/6Fav HR177 P. Townend 11.10 won 7 1/2L 5L from Fact To File (FR) 11.10 and Gentlemansgame (GB) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 24 9rn chse Grade 1 3m 100yds Gd/Yld Beaten6lbyInothewayurthinkinwhensecondof9at8-13favonhislatestoutingintheGrade1BoodlesCheltenhamGoldCupChaseatCheltenhamover3m2f (goodtosoft)lastmonth.

KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM 11. SIRE (FATHER) 12. DAM (MOTHER) 13. FORM GUIDE 14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES 15. FORM COMMENT

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

/ P F U R CO B S R

= NEW RACING SEASON = MISSED RACING SEASON = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE = HORSE FELL = RIDER UNSEATED = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN = HORSE SLIPPED = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE = DISQUALIFIED

TOP TRAINER & JOCKEY TRAINER

WINNERS RUNNERS STRIKE RATE

W P MULLINS

192

766

25.1%

G ELLIOTT

690

13.8%

G P CROMWELL

330

13.0%

JOCKEY

WINNERS

RIDES

STRIKE RATE

P TOWNEND

101

221

45.7%

J KENNEDY

222

19.4%

M WALSH

248

17.3%

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FIRST AID ROOM

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RACECOURSE OFFICE

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PARADE RING

TICKET COLLECTION

MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING

SUITES 14-23

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RACETRACK

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STUDIOS

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MAIN GRAND STAND CHAIRMAN’S BOX AND PRIVATE SUITES 1-12

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FINISH LINE

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MEETING AREA

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DATES FOR DIARY

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FIXTURES

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DID YOU

KNOW?

unchestown was solely a cross-country course until 1961,

when the new bush course was introduced, allowing

hurdle and chase races to take place for the ﬁrst time.

unchestown’s ﬁrst commercial sponsorship arrived in 1960 with the John Jameson Perpetual Challenge Cup.

In later years, Guinness and Martin Mahony joined the roster of major supporters.

n 1861, Punchestown became the ﬁrst National Hunt

racecourse in Ireland to build a permanent grandstand,

marking a major step forward in racecourse facilities.

stabraq won the inaugural Shell Champion Hurdle in 1999, and the roll of honour has since grown to include modern

greats such as Moscow Flyer, Hardy Eustace, Hurricane Fly

and State Man.

unchestown has 170 acres of racing ground, meticulously maintained all year round. To put that into perspective,

the track covers the equivalent of 89 Croke Park pitches, 95 Aviva Stadium pitches, or 766 Wimbledon Centre Courts, a

huge area to keep in peak condition!

n 1976, Ted Walsh won the Punchestown Gold Cup aboard

No Hill for his father, Ruby Walsh Sr. History repeated

itself in 2000, when Ruby Walsh rode Commanche Court

to Punchestown Gold Cup success for his father, Ted. It is a remarkable family legacy at Punchestown.

n 1923, 72-year-old Harry Beasley rode Pride of Arms to victory at Punchestown, becoming the oldest jockey to win

a race in Ireland, a remarkable record that still stands today!

RACE

12.35 The Celebrating 175 Years At Punchestown Tote Beginners Steeplechase of €12,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 68)

(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)

Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 197 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €7375; SECOND: €2500; THIRD: €1250; FOURTH: €625; FIFTH: €375; SIXTH: €250 NO

HORSE

AGE ST

ARGENTO BOY (IRE) (20)

J Danny Mullins

O Mrs Audrey Turley T W P Mullins, Carlow B Victor Connolly Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Backaway (Bob Back (USA)) F p-1075f

(LBS)

11 12 (166)

Star Rating HHHH

ARGENTO BOY 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00 C 3/1Fav Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 fell in race won by Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 here 11 DEC 10rn beg.ch 2m 7f 12yds Hvy 12/1 HR131 Danny Mullins 11.10 (CP) 11L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.10 here 30 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 192yds Yld P. Townend 11.8 22L 7th of 13 to Julius des Pictons (FR) 11.8 AINTREE 4 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Fell 4 out when 3-1fav here over 2m 7f (heavy) in a chase won by Kurasso Blue earlier this month on his chase debut.

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE (IRE) (20)

J Paul Townend

O John J Brennan & David Flynn T W P Mullins, Carlow B Patrick Keating Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Hear The Thunder (Presenting (GB)) F 1-42302 Star Rating HHHHH

11 12 (166)

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE 3 N.H. WINS €19,765.00 5/1 Paul Townend 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 here 11 DEC 10rn beg.ch 2m 7f 12yds Hvy Rachael Blackmore 11.2 27L 10th of 14 to Kiss Will (FR) 11.2 PERTH 23 APR nov.hdl Listed 2m 7f 207yds Gd /Sft 9/2 HR127 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 3/4L 1L 3rd to Mr Percy 11.3 FAIR 6 APR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld He has won a hurdle race and two NH ﬂat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Kurasso Blue when second of 10 at 5-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 7f (heavy) earlier this month.

BUILT BY BALLYMORE (IRE) (297)

J Ricky Doyle

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan T Martin Brassil, Kildare B Marie-Claire Murphy Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Morning Supreme (Supreme Leader) F 10p7-49 (TStrap) Star Rating HH

11 12 (166)

BUILT BY BALLYMORE 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 124 10/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 68L 9th of 11fn, 15rn to Olympic Man (FR) 11.12 NAAS 9 MAR beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft 16/1 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (TS) 3L 2 1/4L 21L 4th to Springt De La Mare (FR) 11.9 here 20 FEB 6rn nov.ch 2m Sft/Hvy 16/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 55L 7th of 8 to Only By Night 11.5 TIPP 22 NOV 24 beg.ch 2m 90yds Yld/Sft Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Olympic Man when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) in March.

DA CAPO GLORY (IRE) (20)

11 12 (166)

J Phillip Enright

O Red Strand Syndicate T Padraig Butler, Cork B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Oscar Ladensa (Oscar) F 3779-fp (CPiece)

Star Rating HH

DA CAPO GLORY 4 N.H. WINS €36,285.00 C 20/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 p.u. in race won by Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 here 11 DEC 10rn beg.ch 2m 7f 12yds Hvy 20/1 HR134 Mr D. Allen 11.3 fell in race won by Sportinthepark 10.10 GAL 25 OCT 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 200yds Yld 28/1 HR140 J.J. Slevin 11.8 (CP) 14L 9th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 here 2 MAY 24 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld He has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 20-1 here over 2m 7f (heavy) in a chase won by Kurasso Blue earlier this month on his chase debut.

GORAIBHMAITHAGAT (IRE) (32)

11 12 (166)

J Mark Walsh

O John P McManus T C A Murphy, Wexford B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - There Is No Point (Galileo) F 1-22958

Star Rating HHH

GORAIBHMAITHAGAT 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 7/1 Mark Walsh 11.12 43L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV beg.ch 2m 5f 152yds Yld/Sft 6/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 20L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Irish Panther (GB) 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV beg.ch 2m Sft 7/2Fav HR130 Aidan Kelly 11.3 21L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to Krak (FR) 10.10 CK 20 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Jimmy Du Seuil when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) last month.

HELLO JACK (IRE) (52)

J Jordan Gainford

O Always Optimists Syndicate T Gordon Elliott, Meath B J Houlihan Br B Br g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Queen of The Hill (FR) (Bob Back (USA)) F 3-338p Star Rating H

11 12 (166)

HELLO JACK 150/1 Jordan Gainford 11.12 p.u. in race won by Irish Panther (GB) 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV 16rn beg.ch 2m Sft 33/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 last of 8fn, 11rn to Oscars Brother 11.12 GAL 26 OCT beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Yld 85/40 Danny Gilligan 11.4 1/2L 8L 3rd to Walk On The Beach(disq) 11.9 DRYL 17 MAR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd Placed in three hurdle races from ﬁve starts. Pulled up 2 out when 150-1 at Naas over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Irish Panther last month on his latest outing.

JIGORO (FR) (20)

11 12 (166)

J Jack Kennedy

O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B M Jean-Francois Magnien Br B g Free Port Lux (GB) - Saora (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) F 022375 (CPiece)

Star Rating HH

JIGORO (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00  HANDICAP RATING 128 9/4Fav HR133 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (CP) 15L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Sea Of Sands (GER) 11.12 here 11 DEC hdl 2m 12yds Sft/Hvy 22/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 30L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 5/2 HR136 James Smith 11.7 7 1/2L 14L 3rd to Hms Seahorse 11.1 CLON 6 JUN 8rn hdl 2m 3f 203yds Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Sea Of Sands when ﬁfth of 8 at 9-4jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.

MY TRUMP CARD (IRE) (25)

11 12 (166)

J Danny Gilligan

O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Patrick Mullins Br B g Shantou (USA) - Screaming Witness (Shernazar) F 0-u7878

Star Rating HH

MY TRUMP CARD 2 N.H. WINS €13,570.00  HANDICAP RATING 125 33/1 HR127 Sam Ewing 11.12 77L 8th of 13fn, 16rn to Predators Gold (FR) 11.12 NAV 6 DEC beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 32L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Final Demand 11.12 NAV 16 NOV beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Hvy Carl Millar 11.6 (CP) 31L 8th of 13 to One Big Bang 10.12 HAYDOCK PARK 15 FEB hcp hdl 3m 58yds Gd /Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 4f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Predators Gold when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

PRAY TELL (IRE) (55)

J John Shinnick (3)

O Desmond Kenneally T Desmond Kenneally (R), Cork B J R Weston Br B g Ask (GB) - Leading Rank (Supreme Leader) F 31-9u05

11 12 (166)

Star Rating HH

PRAY TELL 3 N.H. WINS €34,810.00 12/1 HR133 John Shinnick 11.9 35L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Jeriko De Baune (FR) 9.9 CLON 6 NOV Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 33/1 HR134 John Shinnick 10.13 19L 12th of 20fn, 23rn to Jeriko Du Reponet (FR) 11.9 here 1 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld 17/2 HR134 James Smith 11.7 u.r. in race won by Krak (FR) 10.10 CK 20 APR 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Sft He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Jeriko De Baune when ﬁfth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft) last month.

PROPHET’S CORNER (IRE) (20)

11 12 (166)

J Mr D Allen (7)

O Sean Joseph Allen T Sean Joseph Allen, Cork B Mr Colm McHenry Br Br g Westerner (GB) - Knocklayde Rose (Even Top) F 170f25

Star Rating HH

PROPHET’S CORNER 1 N.H. WIN €8,555.00 C 8/1 Mr D. Allen 11.5 42L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 here 11 DEC beg.ch 2m 7f 12yds Hvy 5/1 HR118 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.11 3/4L 2nd to Jeriko De Baune (FR) 9.9 CLON 6 NOV 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 25/1 John Shinnick 11.9 fell in race won by Mossy Fen Park 11.12 LIST 25 SEP 8rn beg.ch 2m 6f Gd/Yld Winner of a hurdle race and four point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Kurasso Blue when ﬁfth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (heavy) earlier this month.

SLADE STEEL (IRE) (25)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe

O Robcour T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Pollards Stables Br B g Telescope - Mariet (GB) (Dr Fong (USA)) F 21322-2 (TStrap)

11 12 (166)

Star Rating HHHH

SLADE STEEL 4 N.H. WINS €125,075.50 C  HANDICAP RATING 147 5/2 HR147 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Predators Gold (FR) 11.12 NAV 6 DEC 16rn beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft/Hvy 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 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 4L 2nd to Better Days Ahead 11.12 NAV 17 NOV 24 4rn beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Yld Winner of three hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Predators Gold when second of 16 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Slade Steel, 5/2 Ballygunner Castle, 11/2 Argento Boy, 14/1 Pray Tell, 20/1 Jigoro (FR), 25/1 Built By Ballymore, Da Capo Glory, Goraibhmaithagat, My Trump Card, Prophet’s Corner, 100/1 Hello Jack 2024 - 1st Shannon Royale 2nd High Class Hero (GB) 3rd Loughglynn (6 min. 50.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY BALLYGUNNER CASTLE was a useful novice hurdler and finished second to a promising type on his chase debut here earlier in the month. A lot of Willie Mullins’ runners have been coming on for their their first run of the campaign and the Soldier Of Fortune gelding is likely to be hard to beat. Slade Steel won last year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and has been runner-up on all three starts over fences. He was beaten by a Mullins-trained rival on his reappearance at Navan and steps up to 3m for the first time since winning a point-to-point. Argento Boy, another Mullins inmate, fell when favourite for the race in which the selection was second here and has to be respected.

WIN: BALLYGUNNER CASTLE

EACH-WAY: SLADE STEEL

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 766 runners, 25%) runs ARGENTO BOY and BALLYGUNNER CASTLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (20 wins from 87 runners, 23%) runs HELLO JACK, JIGORO & MY TRUMP CARD Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016 and 2021. The stable runs ARGENTO BOY & BALLYGUNNER CASTLE today. Longest Traveller: PRAY TELL trained by D Kenneally, Cork, 158 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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Falcon Scott’s South Pole

supplies across the ice. On

expedition. But before his

the desperate return march

name entered legend, Oates

from the Pole, weakened by

was a talented horseman and

frostbite, he made his famous

a regular competitor here at

ﬁnal sacriﬁce, telling his

Punchestown.

companions:

A cavalry oﬃcer with the

“I am just going outside and

4th (Queen’s Own) Hussars,

may be some time.”

Oates was renowned for his determination in the saddle. Wounded in the Boer War and left with a permanent limp, he still rode competitively and with distinction. In 1904 he partnered Titus to ﬁnish third in the Grand Military

Punchestown

taking

charge

remembers

Captain Oates not only for that ﬁnal act of courage, but as a soldier, sportsman, and horseman who found some of his happiest days here in Kildare.

Cup, and he later wrote: “I do not think I have enjoyed two days better for a long time than I did in Punchestown.” Captain Oates with some of the ponies taken to Antarctica.

RACE

1.05 The Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Steeplechase of €14,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 68)

(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)

Two Miles and Three Furlongs 150 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €8555; SECOND: €2900; THIRD: €1450; FOURTH: €725; FIFTH: €435; SIXTH: €290 NO

HORSE

AGE ST

(LBS)

BORN BRAVER (IRE) (25)

(168)

J Keith Donoghue

O Mrs J P Duﬀy T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Ms Claire O’Connell Br B g Court Cave - Born Noble (Dushyantor (USA)) F 115-909 (CPiece)

Star Rating HHH

BORN BRAVER 2 N.H. WINS €16,225.00  HANDICAP RATING 122 150/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.12 77L 9th of 13fn, 16rn to Predators Gold (FR) 11.12 NAV 6 DEC beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.12 65L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV beg.ch 2m 5f 152yds Yld/Sft 80/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 49L last of 9fn, 11rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft He has won two hurdle races and two point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Predators Gold when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

WALNUT BEACH (IRE) (39)

J Gary Noonan (3)

O Ms H Brassil T Patrick J Flynn, Waterford B M Larkin, T Monaghan & Mabaki Inv Uc Br B g Free Eagle - Ohio (Teoﬁlo) F 906077

11 12 (166)

Star Rating HH

WALNUT BEACH 4 N.H. WINS €46,315.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 120 33/1 HR122 Gary Noonan 9.11 29L last of 7fn, 8rn to Dee Capo (FR) 11.5 here 22 NOV Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 70yds Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR124 Aidan Kelly 11.0 21L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Crowsatedappletart 9.13 LIM 19 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 50yds Yld/Sft 16/1 HR115 Peter Smithers 11.0 21L 10th of 15fn, 17rn to Shadow Paddy 11.2 LIST 25 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Dee Capo when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) last month.

NOBLE TALENT (IRE) (88)

J Danny Mullins

O Mrs Ailish Glynn T T J Nagle Jr , Cork B Mrs U Nagle Br B g Getaway (GER) - Noble Motive (Oscar) F 415-3pp

(161)

Star Rating HH

NOBLE TALENT 2 N.H. WINS €13,570.00  HANDICAP RATING 115 8/1 HR116 Danny Mullins 11.1 p.u. in race won by Boston Rover 11.10 GOW 4 OCT 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Yld 10/1 HR116 Brian Hayes 10.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Prince Palace (FR) 9.7 NAV 1 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 90yds Hvy 9/2 HR115 Danny Mullins 10.11 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Midweek Voices 9.10 GOW 15 FEB 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good and heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 8-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Boston Rover in October on his latest outing.

HARDWIRED (IRE) (198)

J Gavin Brouder

O Mrs Z Wentworth T T M Walsh, Kildare B Mrs Helen Walsh Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Summer Star (Medicean (GB)) F 6-98616 (B,T) Star Rating HH

(160)

HARDWIRED 5 N.H. WINS €42,185.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 114 10/1 HR114 Paddy Cleary 9.8 (BK) 23L 6th of 11 to Gaelic Arc 9.11 KILB 16 JUN hcp chse 2m 4f 51yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR110 Gavin Brouder 9.11 (BK) (TS) won 1/2L 4 1/2L from Antrim Coast 10.12 and Ho My Lord (FR) 10.13 here 8 JUN 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 55yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR113 Gavin Brouder 11.4 (BK) 26L 6th of 7 to Quest With Speed 11.1 DRYL 5 MAY Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 10-1 when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in June.

CRECORA HILLS (IRE) (52)

J Mark Walsh

O John P McManus T Robert Tyner, Cork B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Whatwillwecallher (Old Vic) F 17-7771 Star Rating HHHH

(159)

CRECORA HILLS 2 N.H. WINS €14,455.00  HANDICAP RATING 113 6/5Fav HR102 Mark Walsh 10.11 won 5L 1 3/4L from Tell Nobody Nothin 10.9 and The Lovely Man 11.9 NAAS 9 NOV 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 40yds Sft 12/1 HR102 Simon Torrens 10.10 11L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Luminous Light (GB) 11.7 CLON 13 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Sft 66/1 Simon Torrens 11.5 16L 7th of 11 to Springt De La Mare (FR) 11.12 FAIR 16 JAN beg.ch 2m 70yds Yld/Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Tell Nobody Nothin by 5l.

BIG STAGE (IRE) (17)

J Jack Kennedy

O Gordon Elliott T Gordon Elliott, Meath B A V and Minch Bloodstock Br B g Walk In The Park - Ceann Phoil Cailin (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) F 529f74 (C,T) Star Rating HHH

(158)

BIG STAGE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 112 13/2 HR114 Jack Kennedy 11.6 (TS) 3 1/2L 7L 3 3/4L 4th to Battle Of Ridgeway 11.5 NAV 14 DEC 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR116 Miss C. Butler 11.1 (TS) 20L 7th of 8fn, 11rn to Vaureal (FR) 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft 13/2 HR116 Jack Kennedy 10.12 (TS) fell in race won by My Gaffer 10.13 KILB 9 AUG 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 38yds Gd/Yld Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good and heavy ground. Finished 14l behind Battle Of Ridgeway when fourth of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

DONT TELL JACK (IRE) (25)

J Simon Torrens

O John P McManus T E Bolger, Limerick B A Craigie Br Br g Aﬃnisea - Shop Dj (Dushyantor (USA)) F 7-36900 (Hood)

(158)

Star Rating HH

DONT TELL JACK  HANDICAP RATING 112 150/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 (H) 86L 11th of 13fn, 16rn to Predators Gold (FR) 11.12 NAV 6 DEC beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft/Hvy 100/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 (H) 68L last of 11fn, 12rn to Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.12 here 22 NOV beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft/Hvy 6/4Fav HR120 Mark Walsh 11.2 10L 9th of 14fn, 18rn to Custom Taylor 11.4 FAIR 22 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 35yds Yld/Sft Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from nine starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Predators Gold when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

FENWAY PARK (IRE) (16)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe

O Fenway Park Syndicate T Andrew McNamara, Westmeath B Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M Flynn Br B g Malinas (GER) - Champagne Ruby (Presenting (GB)) Star Rating HH F 5p-3708 (B,T)

(158)

FENWAY PARK 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 112 50/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 55L 8th of 9 to Prends Garde A Toi (FR) 11.12 NAAS 15 DEC beg.ch 2m 4f 40yds Hvy 80/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 (TS) 23L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Intense Approach (GB) 11.7 GAL 1 AUG beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Gd 18/5 Keith Donoghue 11.12 28L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Happy Jacky 11.12 KILB 25 APR beg.ch 2m 6f 120yds Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Prends Garde A Toi when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time.

DON’T TALK (GER) (24)

J Ben Harvey

O Gary Ryan T Karl Thornton, Dublin B Brigitta u Bernhard Matusche Br B g Jukebox Jury - Dalarna (GER) (Dashing Blade (GB)) F 5-115u0

(155)

Star Rating HH

DON’T TALK (GER) 4 N.H. WINS €28,615.00  HANDICAP RATING 109 66/1 HR106 Ben Harvey 11.10 (CP) 70L last of 20fn, 24rn to Dgalwaygallivantor 10.13 CK 7 DEC Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR110 Aileen O’Sullivan 9.13 (TS) u.r. in race won by Read To Return 9.13 FAIR 22 APR 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f Sft 3/1 HR110 Donagh Meyler 11.2 (TS) 14L 5th of 6 to Drumgill 12.3 LIM 1 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 165yds Gd He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dgalwaygallivantor when 20th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

CASEY WEST (IRE) (31)

O Casey Brothers Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Casey Enterprises Br B g Westerner (GB) - Casey Accord (Accordion) J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 674-5p2 (CPiece)

(154)

Star Rating HHHH

CASEY WEST 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 108 8/1 HR106 Miss P. Elvin 10.5 (CP) 2 3/4L 2nd to Vaureal (FR) 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft 12/1 HR109 Tiernan Power Roche 10.0 p.u. in race won by Nouvotic (FR) 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 11rn hcp chse 2m 3f 130yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR110 Shane O’Callaghan 10.4 25L 5th of 6fn, 9rn to Boston Rover 11.10 GOW 4 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Yld A winner of a chase at 2m 5f on heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Vaureal when second of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) last month.

ATTABOYARCHIE (IRE) (31)

J Miss E J Sweeney (7)

O Mrs Una Sweeney T Karl Thornton, Dublin B Mrs Christine Wilson Br B g Imperial Monarch - Fancytail (Gold Well (GB)) F 58069u

10 11 (151)

Star Rating HHH

ATTABOYARCHIE  HANDICAP RATING 105 12/1 HR105 Miss E.J. Sweeney 10.4 u.r. in race won by Vaureal (FR) 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft 125/1 HR105 Mr J.P. Sutton 11.5 47L last of 9fn, 10rn to Flicker Of Hope (FR) 11.12 FAIR 21 NOV beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 25/1 HR108 Miss E.J. Sweeney 10.7 (CP) 24L 6th of 10fn, 15rn to Grann’s Boy 11.1 FAIR 20 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy Placed in two hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races from 22 starts. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Vaureal last month on his latest outing.

SAMMY SMART (GB) (34)

J James Smith (5)

O Haigney Bloodstock Ltd & Patrick Melarkey T Thomas Gibney, Meath B A W Buller Br B g Kalanisi - Fancy Fisher (GB) (Clerkenwell (USA)) F 81-2602 Star Rating HHHHH

10 11 (151)

SAMMY SMART (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 105 16/1 HR99 James Smith 10.10 1 1/2L 2nd to Rising Dust 10.2 THU 27 NOV 15rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR110 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.6 23L 15th of 22fn, 25rn to Buy Some Time 9.8 here 29 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 93yds Yld 10/1 HR110 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 6 1/2L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Birmingham Alabama 12.1 LEP 3 MAR hcp hdl 3m Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Rising Dust when second of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.

SILVER KING (IRE) (66)

J Phillip Enright

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Crossogue Stud Br Gr g Sholokhov - Lisnasella (Great Palm (USA)) F 4-269pf (H,T)

10 11 (151)

Star Rating HH

SILVER KING 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 105 22/1 HR105 Phillip Enright 10.1 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Nouvotic (FR) 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 11rn hcp chse 2m 3f 130yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR105 Phillip Enright 10.0 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Prince Palace (FR) 9.7 NAV 1 MAR 9rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 90yds Hvy 17/2 HR106 Phillip Enright 10.12 (H) (TS) 30L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to Verdant Place 11.8 NAV 9 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 175yds Sft/Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Fell when 22-1 at Wexford over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a chase won by Nouvotic in October on his latest outing.

THREE IN A ROW (IRE) (29)

J Ricky Doyle

O John P McManus T A L T Moore, Kildare B Conor Murphy Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Maid of Malabar (Oscar Schindler) Star Rating HHH F 932047

10 11 (151)

THREE IN A ROW 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00  HANDICAP RATING 105 11/4 HR106 Donagh Meyler 11.1 13L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Bridie’s Beau 11.5 CLON 2 DEC Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 62yds Hvy 16/1 HR107 Ricky Doyle 11.2 5L 1 3/4L hd 4th to Crecora Hills 10.11 NAAS 9 NOV 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 40yds Sft 5/1Fav HR107 Donagh Meyler 11.9 63L last of 11fn, 15rn to Gabriel Ranger 11.8 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 100yds Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Bridie’s Beau at 11-4 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.

BOCELLI’S VOICE (IRE) (62)

J Patrick M O’Brien (5)

O Con Smyth T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath B Michael Whitty Br B g Mahler (GB) - Made Of Diamonds (GB) (Alﬂora) F 5664u7 (C,T)

(149)

Star Rating HH

BOCELLI’S VOICE 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00  HANDICAP RATING 103 10/1 HR106 Liam McKenna 11.3 (CP) (TS) 37L 7th of 9fn, 12rn to A Nod To Getaway 11.4 THU 30 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 66yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR106 Patrick M O’Brien 11.3 (CP) (TS) u.r. in race won by Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 10.11 LIST 26 SEP 16rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 50yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR106 Niall Moore 11.3 (CP) (TS) s/hd 4L 6L 4th to Battle Of Ridgeway 11.6 WEX 29 AUG 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Gd Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 2f on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind A Nod To Getaway when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 2f (good - yielding) in October.

NORTH OF NASHVILLE (IRE) (60)

J Jordan Gainford

O Leo McArdle T Colin Bowe, Wexford B R McCarthy Br B f Soldier of Fortune - Gudnis Gracious Me (Mull of Kintyre (USA)) F 4901-s-3 Star Rating HH

(146)

NORTH OF NASHVILLE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 100 (PtoP) 5/2 B O’Neill 9L 3rd to The Great Unknown LISRONAGH 01-NOV-25 3r Mares Open 3m Yld 25/1 HR93 Mr E. Staples 10.8 s.u. in race won by Cobra Queen 11.12 CK 5 JUL 24 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd 8/1 HR93 Jordan Gainford 11.5 won 14L 8L from Room To Roam 11.11 and Courting Vickie 10.5 WEX 1 SEP 23 12rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f Yld Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 3m and 3m 1f on yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Last of 3 behind The Great Unknown beaten 9l at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Lisronagh over 3m (yielding) last month.

B,T worn by No. 4, No. 8. C,T worn by No. 6, No. 15. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 10. H,T worn by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 7. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Crecora Hills, 4/1 Sammy Smart (GB), 9/2 Casey West, 7/1 Big Stage, 11/1 Hardwired, 14/1 Attaboyarchie, Three In A Row, 25/1 Dont Tell Jack, Bocelli’s Voice, North Of Nashville, 33/1 Born Braver, Silver King, 50/1 Walnut Beach, Don’t Talk (GER), 66/1 Noble Talent, Fenway Park 2024 - 1st Folly Master 2nd Rolly Bowley Boy 3rd Listentillitellyea (5 min. 28.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A course winner over hurdles, SAMMY SMART was a ﬁne second on his handicap chase debut at Thurles last month. The winner followed up on his next outing and is now rated 30lb higher than when the selection came up against him. Trainer Tom Gibney has had a couple of horses run well in recent days and the Kalanisi gelding looks set to go close under his capable 5lb claimer. Crecora Hills had Three In A Row back in fourth when a well-backed winner at Naas and may be progressive enough to conﬁrm that form despite a 12lb swing in the weights. Casey West bounced back to form when second at Fairyhouse and has to enter calculations as well.

WIN: SAMMY SMART

EACH-WAY: CRECORA HILLS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (96 wins from 695 runners, 14%) runs BIG STAGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (20 wins from 87 runners, 23%) runs BIG STAGE Longest Traveller: NOBLE TALENT trained by T J Nagle Jnr & CRECORA HILLS trained by R Tyner, Cork, 158 miles.

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PRIEST HILL & FR SEÁN BREEN Overlooking the Punchestown course lies a gentle rise known as Priest’s Hill. Local legend recalls that, in earlier times, clergy forbidden from attending race meetings would climb the hill to watch the action from a discreet distance, a quiet nod to the festival spirit. That

same

sense

community lived on in Fr Seán Breen (1937–2009), aﬀectionately

known

Priest.”

the

“Racing

Serving nearby parishes in Eadestown and Ballymore Eustace, he was never far from the track. Parishioners remember him pausing midsermon to tip a horse at Punchestown, delivering it with the same warmth, charm, and humour that made him so beloved. In

2019,

Punchestown

honoured him with a lifesize bronze statue beside the weigh room and introduced the Fr Seán Breen Memorial Cross Country Steeplechase, ensuring his name and spirit continue to ride with every festival cheer.

Punchestown has always been at the heart of community a place where friendship, laughter, and racing run together across generations.

RACE

1.35 The Celebrate The New Year With Tote 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 68)

(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)

Two Miles and 105 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €7080; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240 NO

HORSE

AGE ST

(LBS)

BLUE MOON BOY (IRE) (65)

(154)

J Sean O’Keeﬀe

O G Matte T Andrew Kinirons, Kildare B Gerhard Matte Br B g Gustav Klimt - Timeless Dream (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) F 051519 Star Rating HH

BLUE MOON BOY 2 FLAT WINS €16,815.00 11/1 HR76 Julian Pietropaolo 9.0 18L 9th of 16 to Ribee 9.11 GAL 27 OCT hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR73 Julian Pietropaolo 9.10 won hd 1/2L from Chica Guerrera 9.6 and Sayidah New Bay (GB) 9.1 KILL 6 OCT 7rn hcp 1m 3f 50yds Sft 2min 38.4sec 18/1 Julian Pietropaolo 8.3 5L 5th of 12 to Iowa City (FR) 9.9 GAL 9 SEP 1m 98yds Sft Beaten 19l behind Ribee at 11-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft - heavy) in October. Won over 1m3f on soft ground at Killarney but others make more appeal.

DIRECT APPROACH (IRE) (102)

J Jordan Gainford

O Kieron Gammell T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Whisperview Trading Ltd Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Asteya (Tiger Hill) F 792

(154)

Star Rating HHH

DIRECT APPROACH 14/1 Paddy Harnett 9.3 (BK) 6L 2nd to Amplitude 9.8 GOW 20 SEP 16rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 50/1 Gavin Ryan 9.8 8 1/4L 9th of 18 to Railwayview Lady 9.3 NAV 6 SEP mdn 1m 2f 10yds Gd 25/1 Paddy Harnett 9.3 11L 7th of 10 to Slaney Drive 9.8 CUR 23 AUG mdn 1m 2f Gd Beaten 6l by Amplitude when second of 16 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) in September. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Donnacha Aidan O’Brien in Ireland. Interesting contender with stable in ﬂying form.

FOLK WARRIOR (IRE) (57)

J Gavin Brouder

O Albert Conneally & Louise Conneally T J A Nash, Kildare B Mr Albert Conneally Br Ch g Shaman - Grand Ole Opry (Helmet (AUS)) F 00-00

(154)

Star Rating H

FOLK WARRIOR 66/1 Danny Gilligan 11.0 53L 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Adrienne 10.2 FAIR 4 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 400/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 23L 14th of 17 to Simurgh 9.5 CUR 27 SEP mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft 250/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.0 32L last of 13 to Cap Saint Martin (FR) 9.6 CUR 17 OCT 24 mdn 1m Yld/Sft Well beaten at 66-1 behind Adrienne when 11th of 14 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

IMMEDIATE EFFECT (GB) (67)

(154)

O Lyreen Syndicate T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Miss K Rausing Br B g Study Of Man - Alinstante (GB) () F 422364

J Danny Gilligan Star Rating HHH IMMEDIATE EFFECT (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €10,216.30 Luke Morris 8.7 3/4L nk nk 4th to Crowd Quake (GB) 8.11 DONCASTER 25 OCT 10rn hcp (86-105)1m 2f 43yds Hvy Luke Morris 8.7 (CP) 7L 6th of 10 to Devil’s Advocate (GB) 9.8 DONCASTER 11 SEP hcp (86-105)1m 2f 43yds Gd /Sft Luke Morris 9.8 (CP) 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Danger Bay 9.9 HAMILTON PARK 12 AUG 7rn hcp (71-90)1m 1f 35yds Gd

Finished 1 1/4l behind Crowd Quake when fourth of 10 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (heavy) in October. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott. Another who warrants consideration.

JOHN DIXEN (IRE) (18)

J Dylan Robinson

O T Moran T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Chapel Lane Farm L T D Br B g Highland Reel - Open Book (GB) (Mark of Esteem) F p0

(154)

Star Rating H

JOHN DIXEN 300/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.11 75L last of 11fn, 12rn to Ben Hur 11.0 FAIR 13 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft 40/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.9 p.u. in race won by Minella Yoga 11.0 FAIR 4 NOV 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 30yds Sft/Hvy Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Ben Hur when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.

MINELLA BOSS (IRE) (24)

(154)

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Whisperview Trading Ltd Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - World Class (GB) (Galileo) F 23-9574 (Hood)

J Phillip Enright Star Rating HHH MINELLA BOSS 22/1 Phillip Enright 11.0 (H) 1L 1L 8L 4th to Glen To Glen 11.0 CK 7 DEC 11rn mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy 20/1 Phillip Enright 11.0 21L 7th of 12 to Barbizon 11.0 NAV 16 NOV mdn hdl 2m Hvy 4/1 HR69 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 5L 5th of 13 to Angelo Pio 9.8 DRYL 30 MAY mdn 1m 2f 109yds Gd

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 10l behind Glen To Glen when fourth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

MINO DES MOTTES (FR) (175)

J Paul Townend

O Gigginstown House Stud T W P Mullins, Carlow B E A R L Ecurie des Mottes Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Ulyssa Des Mottes (FR) (Nononito (FR)) Star Rating HHHH F u1

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MINO DES MOTTES (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €7,100.00 O ANDIGNE 10.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Magic Bede (FR) 10.4 and Main Tendue (FR) 10.1 SENONNES-POUANCE 9 JUL 8rn 1m 3f 110yds Gd /Sft L. Kulik 10.1 (TS) u.r. in race won by Mathusalem (FR) 10.1 GRANVILLE-ST-PAIR-SUR-MER 29 JUN 6rn 1m 4f Gd A winner at 25-1 in a NH ﬂat race at Senonnes-Pouance over 1m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing in July, beating Magic Bede by 1 1/4l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with E D’Andigne in France. Likely to enter the reckoning on Irish debut.

PADRE BAY (GB) (5)

O Mrs H O’Toole T Thomas Cleary, Westmeath B Godolphin Br B g Teoﬁlo - Anna Sophia (Sea The Stars) J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 3577 (TStrap)

(154)

Star Rating HH

PADRE BAY (GB) 80/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.11 (TS) 59L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Bertutea (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC mdn hdl 2m Hvy 9/1 Rory Cleary 9.8 (V) 15L 7th of 10 to Square Necker (FR) 9.8 DUN 17 DEC mdn 1m 4f Std Dougie Costello 9.7 (CP) 6L 5th of 10 to Bedouin Prince 9.7 DONCASTER 29 MAR mdn 1m 2f 43yds Gd /Sft Well beaten at 80-1 behind Bertutea when seventh of 11 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.

SARATOGA (IRE) (74)

J Mark Walsh

O John P McManus T Padraig Roche, Kildare B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Br Gr g Camelot (GB) - Dialafara (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) Star Rating HHHHH F 3-23155

(154)

SARATOGA 1 FLAT WIN €10,325.00 W. M. Lordan 9.2 35L last of 5 to Trawlerman 9.9 ASCOT 18 OCT Group 1 1m 7f 209yds Gd 2/1Fav HR88 J. Cleary 8.4 3 1/2L 5th of 20 to Light As Air 8.12 NAAS 12 OCT Ext hcp 2m 7yds Yld 6/4Fav HR80 Wayne Lordan 9.4 won 1 3/4L 2L from Kilmeaden 9.6 and Kingstonian (GB) 9.9 LIST 23 SEP 6rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Hvy 3min 42.6sec Well beaten at 66-1 behind Trawlerman when last of 5 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot over 2m (good) in October. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with A P O’Brien in Ireland. Has to be of signiﬁcant interest.

STONE RULYA (IRE) (75)

J Paddy Cody (7)

O Mrs Christina Hughes T Eoin Doyle, Kilkenny B Abbeville Stud Partnership Br B g Australia (GB) - Champagne Time (Oasis Dream (GB)) F 6008 Star Rating H

(154)

STONE RULYA 40/1 HR67 Jack Kearney 9.3 6 3/4L 8th of 14 to Powerful Hook Head (GER) 9.3 DUN 17 OCT 1m 2f 150yds Std 9/1 Colin Keane 9.8 15L 10th of 11 to Lifting Sails 9.3 BELW 1 OCT mdn 1m 4f 110yds Sft 80/1 Nicola Burns 9.1 13L 11th of 18 to Railwayview Lady 9.3 NAV 6 SEP mdn 1m 2f 10yds Gd Beaten 7l behind Powerful Hook Head at 40-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in October. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with G M Lyons in Ireland. Appears to be up against it.

WACKESTONE (IRE) (18)

J Jack Kennedy

O Bective Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mich Bs & Edgeridge Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Coral Mist (GB) (Bahamian Bounty (GB)) F 74-3432 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH

(154)

WACKESTONE 2/1 Jack Kennedy 11.0 (CP) 2L 2nd to Ben Hur 11.0 FAIR 13 DEC 12rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 2/1 Jack Kennedy 11.0 4 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Barbizon 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 12rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 5/6Fav Jack Kennedy 11.0 4 3/4L ns 4 1/4L 4th to Sopelana (GB) 10.7 BAL 12 SEP 11rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 215yds Sft Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 2l by Ben Hur when second of 12 at 2-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.

LOUIE’S FOLLY (GB) (89)

(147)

O Arkleton Syndicate T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B St Albans Bloodstock Llp Br Ch f Nathaniel - Souila (USA) () F 674525

J Daniel King Star Rating H LOUIE’S FOLLY (GB) Jason Hart 8.13 (V) 31L 5th of 7 to New York Minute 9.2 SOUTHWELL 3 OCT hcp (56-75)2m 103yds Std Ray Dawson 9.3 (V) 5 1/2L 2nd to Captain Potter (GB) 9.9 PONTEFRACT 18 SEP 7rn hcp (51-70)2m 1f 27yds Gd /Sft Jack Mitchell 9.6 22L 5th of 12 to Double Meaning (GB) 9.0 SOUTHWELL 25 AUG hcp (51-70)1m 6f 21yds Std

Well beaten at 10-1 behind New York Minute when ﬁfth of 7 on her latest outing at Southwell over 2m in October. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with James Horton. Faces a tough task on hurdling bow.

REAL PETITE (GER) (78)

(147)

O Mrs Rita Byrne T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny B Gestut Kussaburg Br B f Amaron (GB) - Riviere Diamant (Oratorio) F 090988

J Danny Mullins Star Rating H REAL PETITE (GER)  HANDICAP RATING 90 200/1 Danny Mullins 10.6 (TS) 33L last of 8 to Secret Force 10.12 here 14 OCT hdl 2m 46yds Gd/Yld 125/1 Danny Mullins 10.7 (TS) 43L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Bibe Mus (FR) 11.0 GOW 4 OCT mdn hdl 2m 60yds Yld 80/1 Jake Coen 10.5 (TS) 52L 9th of 10 to Hopes Are High 11.4 LIST 21 SEP hdl 2m Yld/Sft

Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Secret Force when last of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good - yielding) in October.

CPiece worn by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Mino Des Mottes (FR), 5/2 Wackestone, 11/2 Immediate Eﬀect (GB), Saratoga, 7/1 Direct Approach, 20/1 Blue Moon Boy, Minella Boss, 25/1 Louie’s Folly (GB), 33/1 Padre Bay (GB), Stone Rulya, 66/1 Folk Warrior, 100/1 Real Petite (GER), 150/1 John Dixen 2024 - 1st Sainte Lucie (FR) 2nd Luker’s Tipple 3rd Ephesus (4 min. 26.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY SARATOGA is a fascinating jumping debutant for Padraig Roche. The son of Camelot was decent on the Flat for Aidan O’Brien and, given that he won a handicap over an extended 1m6f on testing ground at Listowel, he could have plenty to oﬀer in this discipline. Mino Des Mottes looks an obvious contender on Irish debut for Willie Mullins. He was a handy winner on the Flat in July in his native France and is sure to be well schooled for his jumping debut. He looks the sort of recruit the champion trainer does so well with. Wackestone has improved on each of his three runs over hurdles and is likely to be in the thick of the action.

WIN: SARATOGA

EACH-WAY: MINO DES MOTTES

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 766 runners, 25%) runs MINO DES MOTTES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (20 wins from 87 runners, 23%) runs DIRECT APPROACH, IMMEDIATE EFFECT & WACKESTONE Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs DIRECT APPROACH, IMMEDIATE EFFECT & WACKESTONE today. Longest Traveller: LOUIE’S FOLLY trained by D G Hogan, Tipperary, 98 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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WELFARE At every race meeting there are specially qualiﬁed equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses. In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. The horses’ welfare is our priority. The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

THE

CONYNGHAM CUP

&NATIONAL AINTREE GRAND

in 1884, 1885, and 1888, before ﬁnally winning in 1889. Come Away continued the link, taking the Punchestown race in 1888 and 1890 before landing the 1891 Grand National.

During

the

1880s,

Punchestown’s Conyngham Cup was more than a local highlight, it was one of the crucial stepping stones to the Aintree Grand National. Run over a similar four mile trip, the race routinely produced the staying stars who would

shape

the

Liverpool

classic. Seaman

won

the

1881

Conyngham Cup before claiming the 1882 Grand National. Frigate, winner of the 1883 Cup, became one of the most consistent

Grand

National

campaigners of all time, placing

A remarkable footnote lies in the Beasley brothers:

arry Beasley rode Seaman, Frigate, and Come Away to their Conyngham Cup victories.

t Aintree, Tommy Beasley partnered Frigate to his famous 1889 win, a year in which all three brothers, Harry, Willie, and Tommy, rode in the race.

arry then steered Come Away to Grand National glory in 1891.

It was a golden era when Punchestown’s champions and the Beasley brothers regularly conquered Aintree.

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T HROUGH T HE YEARS 1850 - 2025

1850

First Oﬃc Meeting

Punchestown’s racing story began in 1824, when the venue ﬁrst hosted the Kildare Hunt Races, which have grown into what we know today as The Punchestown Festival. It wasn’t until Monday, April 1st, 1850, that Punchestown Racecourse was oﬃcially established under the organisation of the Kildare Hunt Club.

What we kno today as The Punchestown Festival

The Corinthian Cup - Michael Angelo Hayes

cial

Expansion to Two Days The Great Southern and Western Railway donated £20 to make the expansion possible a clear sign of the growing number of racegoers travelling by train to Punchestown. A small wooden grandstand was added to accommodate these visitors and oﬀer an elevated view of the action. Although ‘primitive as ever’ change was on the horizon.

1854

1861

The First Grandstand With the vision and support of Lord Drogheda, permanent grandstands and enclosures were constructed for the ﬁrst time. Punchestown was the ﬁrst jump track in Ireland with a ‘grandstand’ emphasising the importance of spectator experience.

1901

The La Touche Family Trust The La Touche Family hold one of the most signiﬁcant and enduring connections to Punchestown having gifted, in trust, the racecourse and surrounding lands for ‘the pursuit of equestrian excellence’ and the establishment of the Kildare and National Hunt Steeplechases. Originally of Huguenot descent, the La Touche family settled in Ireland in the 17th century they established Ireland’s ﬁrst private bank and later played a formative role in the creation of the Bank of Ireland,

Their vision secured the racecourse’s future, and their contribution is honoured each year through the La Touche Cup, the famous cross-country steeplechase run over the historic Punchestown banks course.

1868

The Royal Visit

In 1868, record crowds of more than 150,000 gathered as The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra attended the Punchestown Races, a remarkable endorsement of the venue’s growing prestige. The occasion was hailed by journalists as “a most successful meeting”, cementing Punchestown’s reputation and inspiring royal returns in 1885 and 1904.

more than

150,000

Gathered

1919

The Irish War Of Independence & Punchestown The Irish War of Independence and strikes by railway workers forced the Kildare Hunt Committee to cancel the 1919 and 1920 Punchestown meetings. Racing returned in 1923, under the newly established Irish Free State, giving the meeting a historic new significance. The event welcomed Governor General T.M. Healy and President W.T. Cosgrave, marking the first Punchestown held in a “truly Irish atmosphere.” For the first time, the Tricolour was raised at a race day, reflecting the country’s new identity. Governor General Healy placed his first-ever bet on Pride of Arras, ridden by 72-year-old Grand National-winning jockey Harry Beasley, who went on to win, becoming the oldest jockey to win a race in Ireland. A star of the Punchestown Conygham course, Beasley had also triumphed in front of the Prince of Wales in 1885.

The Mullins Family Legacy Begins The name Mullins is synonymous with national hunt racing and Punchestown. Paddy Mullins rode and trained his ﬁrst Punchestown winner, Flash Parade II, in the La Touche Cup in 1953. His sons Willie, Tom, Tony and grandsons Patrick, Emmet, David and Danny have all followed in his footsteps, both riding and/or training winners at the track. Willie Mullins has been crowned Irish Champion Trainer 19 times at the Punchestown Festival. He is history making and record breaking with wins around the globe.

1953

1961

Progress and Commercialisatio Up until 1961, Punchestown had been solely a cross-country course. Whilst initially opposed by the traditionalists the introduction of the “bush course” elevated the calibre of horse and attracted the best of steeplechase and hurdle talent from throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom This period also saw the ﬁrst commercial sponsorship in 1960, with the John Jameson Perpetual Challenge Cup, followed by Guinness and Martin Mahony. By 1963, the meeting expanded to three days, bringing Punchestown one step closer to the modern Festival we know today.

1986

Dawn Run vs. Buck House: Held on 23 April 1986 and known simply as “The Match” this historic race featured two of Ireland’s most celebrated horses: Dawn Run and Buck House. Dawn Run, a bay mare trained by Paddy Mullins and owned by Charmian Hill, had already made history as the only horse to win both the Champion Hurdle (1984) and the Cheltenham Gold Cup (1986). Buck House, a gelding trained by Mouse Morris and ridden by Tommy Carmody, was the reigning Champion Chase winner and one of Ireland’s top two-mile chasers. The race was organised by the legendary Vincent O’Brien. Dawn Run won by two and a half lengths.

1995

King Of The Bank Risk Of Thunder Few horses have ever captured the spirit of Punchestown quite like Risk of Thunder, the undisputed master of the La Touche Cup and the banks course. Trained by Enda Bolger and owned by legendary actor Sir Sean Connery and J.P. McManus, Risk of Thunder became synonymous with the legendary Punchestown cross-country course claiming seven La Touche cup victories between 1995 and 2002’. To this day, the Risk of Thunder Cross Country Chase, run each November at Punchestown, honours his name and the thrilling era he inspired.

1998

Time Of Growth In 1998 the new €8.7 million complex opened. With the new facilities came expansion to a four-day festival in 1999 (it became ﬁve days in 2008). 1999 saw the mighty Istabraq win the newly introduced Shell Champion Hurdle.

2019 Ruby Walsh Retires at his favourite track

ks,

2013

Sprinter Sacre Uk involvement is paramount at Punchestown and has been a feature since the 1960s with trainers like Fred Rimmell, David Nicholson, Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls carrying the ﬂag for the visitors. 2013 was a stand out year with Henderson saying “Sprinter Sacre at Punchestown was really something special”. A record 65 UK horses ran at the 2025 festival.

2025

Modern Day Festival Now a ﬁve-day spectacular, the Punchestown Festival stands as a true celebration of Irish racing and culture with over 120,000 people, 19,000 hospitality guests, 58 sponsors, 40 races featuring 12 Grade ones gathering over ﬁve very special days. Punchestown’s legacy extends far beyond the racecourse rails and we are proud of our connection with community groups, charities, the GAA, sports clubs and our neighbours. People Make Punchestown.

2025 Racecourse of The Year!

KING OF THE BANKS RISK OF THUNDER

There are certain names in racing that seem part of the place itself. At Punchestown, among the winding banks and tricky turns of the cross-country course, Risk Of Thunder is one of them. Trained by Enda Bolger and owned by Sir Sean Connery, he made a name for himself on the banks, winning 12 races at Punchestown, including seven La Touche Cup victories between 1995 and 2002. The 2001 race wasn’t run, so his run of wins was never broken. A special moment came in 1999 when Bolger rode Risk Of Thunder to La Touche Cup victory before retiring as a jockey, marking a memorable chapter in both their careers. Known for his calmness and sure-footedness, he became a standard for cross-

country horses and a favourite among riders and fans alike. His

success

brought

fresh

attention to banks racing, a longstanding part of Punchestown’s tradition, and inspired trainers, riders, and fans for years to come. Today, his name lives on through the Risk Of Thunder Cross Country

Chase,

run

every

November at Punchestown — a reminder of a horse who left a lasting mark on the course and on Irish racing.

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AIN’T GOT WINGS (FR) (291)

(LBS)

J Ricky Doyle

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan T Martin Brassil, Kildare B S C E A Hamel Stud Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Jolie De Ballon (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) F 1/-211-f4 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

11 12 (166)

AIN’T GOT WINGS (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €137,800.00 P. Dubourg 11.0 (TS) 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 12L 2 1/2L 4th to Rosario Baron (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL 15 MAR 7rn chse Listed 2m 6f Hvy G. Re 10.8 (TS) fell in race won by Kashdam (FR) 10.8 AUTEUIL 15 FEB 8rn chse Grade 3 2m 6f Hvy G. Masure 10.6 (TS) won 5L 13L from Starvina (FR) 10.1 and Grand Clermont (FR) 10.6 AUTEUIL 30 NOV 24 6rn chse Listed 2m 1f 110yds Sft /Hvy He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 17l behind Rosario Baron when fourth of 7 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Auteuil over 2m 6f (heavy) in March. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today.

BALLYADAM (IRE) (35)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe

O Cheveley Park Stud T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B P Connell Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Grass Tips (Bob Back (USA)) F 3-271-33 Star Rating HHHH (TStrap)

10 11

(162)

BALLYADAM 5 N.H. WINS €70,210.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 153 3/1 Billy Lee 9.13 (TS) 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Cinammon Coco 9.8 DUN 26 NOV 14rn mdn 1m 4f Std Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 3L 1L 3rd to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 26rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Gd /Sft 7/2 HR149 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) won 1/2L 27L from Saint Sam (FR) 11.12 and Sir Gerhard 11.12 here 31 DEC 24 3rn hdl 2m 3f Sft Winner of three hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Third of 26 behind Jimmy Du Seuil beaten 4l at 16-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.

GLEN KILN (IRE) (31)

J Brian Hayes

O Michael J Bowe T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary B Mrs Phyllis Bowe Br B g Famous Name (GB) - Lucy Stone (Sonus) F p1u12u

(162)

Star Rating HHHH

GLEN KILN 4 N.H. WINS €44,545.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 144 28/1 HR143 Brian Hayes 11.10 u.r. in race won by Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 FAIR 30 NOV 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Yld/Sft 28/1 HR143 Brian Hayes 11.12 19L 2nd to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.5 here 22 NOV 4rn hdl Grade 1 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy 4/7Fav HR143 Brian Hayes 11.2 won 3 1/2L 1/2L from Busselton (FR) 11.2 and Smooth Tom 11.12 here 14 OCT 4rn hdl 2m 2f 197yds Gd/Yld He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Unseated rider when 28-1 in the Grade 1 BAR 1 Betting Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) won by Teahupoo last month on his latest outing.

BRING ON THE NIGHT (GB) (925)

J Danny Gilligan

O J A Nash T J A Nash, Kildare B Ecurie Serval Br Ch g Gleneagles - Brasileira (GB) (Dubai Destination (USA)) F 1/-1452-0/Star Rating HH

(158)

BRING ON THE NIGHT (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €23,500.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 Ryan Moore 9.9 (TS) 11L 13th of 19 to Ahorsewithnoname (GB) 9.8 ASCOT 20 JUN 23 hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd R. L. Moore 9.5 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Coltrane 9.5 ASCOT 14 JUN 22 19rn hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 7/2 HR140 Bryan Cooper 11.12 (TS) 16L 5th of 9 to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 here 29 APR 22 nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 17l behind El Fabiolo when ﬁfth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good - yielding) in April ‘22. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today.

EL FABIOLO (FR) (246)

J Paul Townend

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T W P Mullins, Carlow B Francis Dunn Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sainte Mante (FR) (Saint Des Saints (FR)) F p2-f2ﬀ Star Rating HHHHH

(158)

EL FABIOLO (FR) 8 N.H. WINS €446,153.70 C 5/1 HR168 Paul Townend 11.12 fell in race won by Marine Nationale 11.12 here 29 APR 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 98yds Gd/Yld P. Townend 11.10 fell in race won by Jonbon (FR) 11.10 AINTREE 4 APR 4rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Gd 4/11Fav Paul Townend 11.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Senecia 11.3 NAV 1 MAR 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 90yds Hvy Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Fell 2 out when 5-1 here over 2m (good - yielding) in a Grade 1 chase won by Marine Nationale in April on his latest outing.

SHOOT FIRST (IRE) (29)

J Philip Byrnes

O Dubai Cowboys Syndicate T C Byrnes, Limerick B Mrs D Cashman Br B g Westerner (GB) - Keeps Sake (Old Vic) F 19-f5f3

(158)

Star Rating HH

SHOOT FIRST 3 N.H. WINS €87,152.90  HANDICAP RATING 138 16/1 HR139 Philip Byrnes 11.0 10L 8 1/2L 3rd to Staffordshire Knot 10.9 CLON 2 DEC 5rn hdl 2m 6f Hvy Benjamin Macey 11.7 fell in race won by Electric Mason 10.12 HAYDOCK PARK 22 NOV 17rn hcp hdl Grade C 3m 58yds Gd /Sft 28/1 HR143 Philip Byrnes 11.1 56L last of 5fn, 7rn to Gaucher (GB) 11.10 TIPP 5 OCT hdl Grade 3 2m 20yds Gd/Yld He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 5 behind Staffordshire Knot beaten 19l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 6f (heavy) earlier this month.

SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) (52)

J Mark Walsh

O John P McManus T James Joseph Mangan, Cork B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B g Walk In The Park - In The Habit (Duke of Marmalade) F 1125-29 Star Rating HHH

(158)

SPILLANE’S TOWER 5 N.H. WINS €171,395.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 130 6/5Fav HR130 Mark Walsh 11.5 17L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Letos (FR) 10.8 NAAS 9 NOV Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR164 Mark Walsh 11.10 22L 2nd to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 here 30 APR 4rn chse Grade 1 3m 213yds Yld Mark Walsh 11.10 17L 5th of 11 to Banbridge 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 24 chse Grade 1 3m Gd Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 18l behind Letos at 6-5fav when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

LANTRY LADY (FR) (53)

J Mike O’Connor

O Coolmara Stables Limited T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B M Patrick Chedeville Br B f Saint Des Saints (FR) - Anna’s Star (Hernando (FR)) F 147-476 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH

10 11 (151)

LANTRY LADY (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €24,780.00  HANDICAP RATING 135 5/6Fav Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 (TS) 47L 6th of 7 to Break My Soul 11.7 GOW 8 NOV beg.ch 2m Hvy 16/1 HR139 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 (TS) 15L 7th of 10 to Maxxum 11.8 FAIR 21 APR hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 2/1Fav Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 (TS) 7 1/2L 4 1/4L 13L 4th to Fun Fun Fun 11.7 NAAS 5 JAN 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 5-6fav behind Break My Soul when sixth of 7 on her latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) last month.

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 El Fabiolo (FR), 3/1 Spillane’s Tower, 10/3 Ballyadam, 10/1 Glen Kiln, Shoot First, 20/1 Bring On The Night (GB), Lantry Lady (FR), 33/1 Ain’t Got Wings (FR) 2024 - 1st Ballyadam 2nd Saint Sam (FR) 3rd Sir Gerhard (5 min. 0.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY EL FABIOLO, who has so much class, has to be given maximum respect back over the smaller obstacles. He’s returning to action having fallen in three of his last four high-class chases and should enjoy this assignment. He’s two from three at Punchestown including in a novice hurdle. Ballyadam placed in the last two renewals of the Coral Cup at Cheltenham and looks a big player in his bid for back-to-back victories. Glen Kiln is another who commands respect, while Martin Brassil’s French-import Ain’t Got Wings is worth a market check. Spillane’s Tower should come on from an unplaced eﬀort on seasonal reappearance in Naas.

WIN: EL FABIOLO

EACH-WAY: BALLYADAM

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 766 runners, 25%) runs EL FABIOLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 70 runners, 14%) runs EL FABIOLO Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs EL FABIOLO today. Longest Traveller: SPILLANE’S TOWER trained by J J Mangan, Cork, 158 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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1 7154-19

Owner

Trainer

Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Joseph Patrick MAROON, white stars, striped sleeves, maroon cap

KLASS LANGY (FR), 5 B g Cokoriko (FR) — Bamos (FR)

11 12

Graiglore Limited Henry de Bromhead ROYAL BLUE & LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS,,

2 SOMMESKY, 6

141-765

Ch g Soldier of Fortune — Mazaryne (FR) Basil Holian

James M Barrett PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap

3 TOTO TOO, 8

0-36550

11 7

B g Ocovango (GB) — Shuil Sheeran

11 7

John P McManus John E & Thomas Kiely EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED,,

4 A DREAM TO SHARE, 7

44104b

B g Muhaarar (GB) — Hikari

11 5

Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited Oliver McKiernan DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots

5 NO LOOKING BACK, 7

p4-000p

6 7111/-96

Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) — Holy Vow

11 5

T G McPolin Cian Collins WHITE & ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, white & yellow hooped sleeves, royal blue & yellow quartered cap

THORNLEIGH FRANK, 8 B g Yeats — Thornleigh Blossom

11 5

John P Bowe David Harry Kelly RED, emerald green sash & sleeves, black cap

7 LINDEN ARDEN, 7

3f9p10

B g Jet Away (GB) — Solerina

11 3

Mrs F Hand F G Hand DARK BLUE & LIGHT BLUE HALVED, dark blue sleeves, quartered cap

8 THEFLYINGBEE, 8

619702

B f Morozov (USA) — Aske View

11 3

Patrick K McCarthy Jarlath P Fahey ROYAL BLUE & MAROON CHECK, hooped sleeves, maroon cap, royal blue diamonds

9 BOHER ROAD, 6

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B g Vadamos (FR) — Shahzeena

11 2

FIFTH RACE —Continued Rider

Owner

Trainer

Anthony David Bustin & Paul Mc Kernan & Aisling McCarthy C Byrnes WHITE, red star, red sleeves, white stars, white cap, red stars

10 CAFE CON LECHE, 9 904210

B g Camacho (GB) — Cafe Lassere (USA)

11 0

Edward Cawley

Edward Cawley YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap

11 CATCH THE BEAST, 7

55-0pf6

B g Walk In The Park — Catchmenow

11 0

William Yorke P J Rothwell WHITE & DARK GREEN HALVED, white sleeves, dark green cap

12 ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU, 7 11 0 445847

B g Quest For Peace — Lisa Bleu

Lyreen Syndicate Gordon Elliott EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap

13 SAN HILARIO (FR), 4

5-83624

B g Saint Des Saints (FR) — Saint Hilary (GB)

10 11

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Two Miles and Three Furlongs 37 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €10620; SECOND: €3600; THIRD: €1800; FOURTH: €900; FIFTH: €540; SIXTH: €360 NO

HORSE

AGE ST

KLASS LANGY (FR) (45)

(LBS)

J Hugh Horgan (5)

O Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny B M Patrice Vagne Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Bamos (FR) (Coastal Path (GB)) F 7154-19 Star Rating HHHHH

11 12 (166)

KLASS LANGY (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €52,440.00  HANDICAP RATING 130 Richard Deegan 10.10 28L 9th of 11 to Triple Trade (GB) 10.11 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV hcp chse (0-140)1m 7f 199yds Sft J. Charron 10.6 (CP) (TS) won 3L ns from Itiepy (FR) 10.8 and Kacou (FR) 10.6 COMPIEGNE 24 MAR 14rn chse 2m 3f 165yds Sft /Hvy J. Charron 11.3 5L 4L 3 1/2L 4th to Kart De Thaix (FR) 10.12 COMPIEGNE 29 NOV 24 7rn hdl 2m 2f Sft /Hvy Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 10-3fav behind Triple Trade when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) last month.

SOMMESKY (IRE) (52)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe

O Graiglore Limited T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Ms Sally Bateson Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - Mazaryne (FR) (Protektor (GER)) F 141-765 Star Rating HHH

(161)

SOMMESKY 2 N.H. WINS €20,650.00  HANDICAP RATING 125 7/1 HR125 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.0 13L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Letos (FR) 10.8 NAAS 9 NOV Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR127 Rachael Blackmore 11.1 20L 6th of 8 to Gaucher (GB) 11.8 NAAS 9 MAR nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 7yds Sft 33/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 34L 7th of 9fn, 12rn to Final Demand 11.10 LEP 1 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 53yds Sft Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 3f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Finished 14l behind Letos when ﬁfth of 14 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

TOTO TOO (IRE) (76)

J Danny Mullins

O Basil Holian T James M Barrett, Kilkenny B Mrs Anita Kiely Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Shuil Sheeran (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) F 0-36550 Star Rating HH

(161)

TOTO TOO 3 N.H. WINS €23,010.00  HANDICAP RATING 125 16/1 HR75 Nicola Burns 9.12 21L 14th of 19 to Trubshaw (GB) 8.8 CUR 16 OCT Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 33/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.2 4 1/2L 5th of 13 to A Dream To Share 11.7 LEP 19 JUN mdn 1m 7f Gd 14/1 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.7 5L 5th of 9 to Gentleman Joe (GB) 11.0 LIST 1 JUN 1m 5f 80yds Gd He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Fascile Mode when last of 12 on his chase debut here over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in October last year.

A DREAM TO SHARE (IRE) (32)

J Mark Walsh

O John P McManus T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford B Brucetown Farms Ltd Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Hikari (Galileo) F 44104b

(159)

Star Rating HHH

A DREAM TO SHARE 1 FLAT WIN €8,850.00 5 N.H. WINS €182,466.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 123 7/1 HR123 Mark Walsh 11.5 br.d in race won by Billy Lee Swagger 10.1 FAIR 29 NOV 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 4/1 Mark Walsh 11.12 4 3/4L 1/2L 4L 4th to Blake (GB) 11.12 DRYL 1 NOV 12rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld 20/1 HR103 N.G. McCullagh 9.13 20L 19th of 20 to Light As Air 8.12 NAAS 12 OCT Ext hcp 2m 7yds Yld Winner of five NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over two years ago, also won a flat race in June. Brought down when 7-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Billy Lee Swagger last month on his latest outing.

NO LOOKING BACK (IRE) (32)

J Phillip Enright

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B R Busher Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Holy Vow (Luso (GB)) F p4-000p (C,T)

(159)

Star Rating HH

NO LOOKING BACK 3 N.H. WINS €33,335.00  HANDICAP RATING 123 25/1 HR125 Phillip Enright 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Billy Lee Swagger 10.1 FAIR 29 NOV 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 9/1 HR128 Phillip Enright 11.5 (CP) (TS) 65L last of 13fn, 16rn to Jump Allen (FR) 10.5 NAAS 9 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 109yds Sft 17/2 HR130 Phillip Enright 11.7 (TS) 56L 10th of 11fn, 16rn to Barry Lyndon 11.0 FAIR 22 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the last when 25-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Billy Lee Swagger last month on his latest outing.

THORNLEIGH FRANK (IRE) (32)

J Conor Stone-Walsh

O T G McPolin T Cian Collins, Meath B Gerald McPolin Br B g Yeats - Thornleigh Blossom (Presenting (GB)) F 7111/-96

(159)

Star Rating HH

THORNLEIGH FRANK 3 N.H. WINS €19,610.00  HANDICAP RATING 123 28/1 HR124 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.6 18L 6th of 13fn, 20rn to Billy Lee Swagger 10.1 FAIR 29 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR124 Ricky Doyle 11.1 (H) 55L 9th of 11fn, 16rn to Barry Lyndon 11.0 FAIR 22 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 7/1 HR120 Mark McDonagh 11.5 D/h for ﬁrst pl with Building Bridges (GB) 11.5 1/2L from Shanwalla 11.2 GAL 2 AUG 23 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Gd/Yld He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Billy Lee Swagger when sixth of 20 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.

LINDEN ARDEN (IRE) (52)

J Brian Hayes

O John P Bowe T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary B John Bowe Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Solerina (Toulon (GB)) F 3f9p10

(157)

Star Rating HHH

LINDEN ARDEN 4 N.H. WINS €33,040.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 121 16/1 HR121 Brian Hayes 10.10 21L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Letos (FR) 10.8 NAAS 9 NOV Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR114 Brian Hayes 11.1 won 3/4L 3 1/4L from Avalo 10.11 and Giant Haystacks 10.8 here 15 OCT 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 45yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR128 Brian Hayes 11.11 p.u. in race won by Arctic Fly 11.10 TIPP 1 JUL 15rn Ext hcp chse 2m 120yds Yld He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

THEFLYINGBEE (IRE) (17)

J Patrick M O’Brien (5)

O Mrs F Hand T F G Hand (R), Meath B Blake Sunderland Br B f Morozov (USA) - Aske View (Beneﬁcial (GB)) F 619702 (TStrap)

(157)

Star Rating HHHH

THEFLYINGBEE 2 N.H. WINS €24,780.00  HANDICAP RATING 121 10/1 HR119 Patrick M O’Brien 11.6 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.4 NAV 14 DEC 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR120 Patrick M O’Brien 10.11 (TS) 29L 12th of 13fn, 19rn to Paddy’s Milestone 9.10 NAV 16 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f Hvy 80/1 Wesley Joyce 9.11 (TS) 35L 7th of 9 to Light As Air 9.8 CUR 20 JUL mdn 1m 4f Yld Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Spinola Bay when second of 15 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

BOHER ROAD (IRE) (458)

J Peter Smithers (7)

O Patrick K McCarthy T Jarlath P Fahey, Kildare B Pat McCarthy Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Shahzeena (Rock of Gibraltar) F 0r1100-

(156)

Star Rating HHH

BOHER ROAD 4 FLAT WINS €33,630.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00  HANDICAP RATING 120 33/1 HR96 Scott McCullagh 9.2 24L 18th of 30 to The Euphrates (GB) 9.2 CUR 29 SEP 24 hcp (0-110)2m 170yds Gd R. P. Whelan 9.9 25L 14th of 20 to Pledgeofallegiance 8.13 ASCOT 18 JUN 24 hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 3/1Fav HR88 Ronan Whelan 9.12 won 6 1/2L 3/4L from The Banger Doyle 9.0 and Last Ammo 9.5 KILL 14 MAY 24 12rn Ext hcp 2m 182yds Sft 4min 2.8sec A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Ran out when 16-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) in a hurdle race won by Implicit in April last year on his latest NH outing.

CAFE CON LECHE (IRE) (39)

J Mr A D Bustin (7)

O Anthony David Bustin & Paul Mc Kernan & Aisling McCarthy T C Byrnes, Limerick B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate Br B Br g Camacho (GB) - Cafe Lassere (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) F 904210 (CPiece) Star Rating HH

(154)

CAFE CON LECHE 5 N.H. WINS €35,400.00  HANDICAP RATING 118 28/1 HR118 Mr A.D. Bustin 11.4 (CP) 24L 10th of 13 to Son Of Anarchy 11.11 here 22 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR112 Mr A.D. Bustin 11.7 (CP) won ns 6 1/2L from Plunkett Street (GB) 11.8 and Inchidaly Copper 10.4 CK 2 NOV 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR60 Jack Kearney 9.13 (CP) 4 1/2L 2nd to You Make Me Smile 9.2 GAL 27 OCT 18rn hcp (0-60)1m 3f 180yds Hvy Winner of ﬁve hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Son Of Anarchy when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month.

CATCH THE BEAST (IRE) (52)

J Philip Byrnes

O Edward Cawley T Edward Cawley, Meath B Edward Cawley Br B g Walk In The Park - Catchmenow (Catcher In The Rye) F 55-0pf6 Star Rating HH

(154)

CATCH THE BEAST 1 N.H. WIN €9,735.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 118 80/1 HR119 Eoin Walsh 10.8 (TS) 15L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Letos (FR) 10.8 NAAS 9 NOV Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 125/1 Eoin Walsh 11.12 fell in race won by Olympic Man (FR) 11.12 NAAS 9 MAR 15rn beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft 50/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 p.u. in race won by High Class Hero (GB) 11.12 here 20 FEB 8rn beg.ch 2m 6f 150yds Sft/Hvy A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 15l behind Letos when sixth of 14 at 80-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU (IRE) (39)

O William Yorke T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Paul Delaney Br B g Quest For Peace - Lisa Bleu (Pistolet Bleu) J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 445847

(154)

Star Rating HH

ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 118 7/1 HR119 Tiernan Power Roche 11.9 15L 7th of 13 to Son Of Anarchy 11.11 here 22 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR119 Tiernan Power Roche 11.1 3/4L 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Linden Arden 11.1 here 15 OCT 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 45yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR120 Tiernan Power Roche 10.2 6 1/4L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Digby 9.9 BAL 26 MAY hcp hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 16l behind Son Of Anarchy at 7-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month.

SAN HILARIO (FR) (17)

J Jack Kennedy

O Lyreen Syndicate T Gordon Elliott, Meath B S A S I E I , S C E A des Prairies, M Khalifa Mohamed Al Attiya & S N C Castillon Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Saint Hilary (GB) (Authorized) F 5-83624 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH

10 11 (151)

SAN HILARIO (FR)  HANDICAP RATING 115 7/2Fav HR114 Jack Kennedy 11.6 (CP) 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Quest With Speed 11.1 NAV 14 DEC 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR111 Danny Gilligan 10.6 (CP) 6 1/2L 2nd to Billy Lee Swagger 10.1 FAIR 29 NOV 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 6/1 HR111 Carl Millar 10.6 7L 6th of 11 to Balko D’ange (FR) 11.9 NAV 17 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Sft Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Quest With Speed when fourth of 19 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

C,T worn by No. 5. CPiece worn by No. 10, No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Theﬂyingbee, 9/2 San Hilario (FR), 13/2 A Dream To Share, 15/2 Klass Langy (FR), 10/1 Linden Arden, Cafe Con Leche, Catch The Beast, Rockymountainbleu, 16/1 Sommesky, Thornleigh Frank, 25/1 Toto Too, Boher Road, 50/1 No Looking Back 2024 - 1st Farmers Lodge 2nd Stormbreaker (GB) 3rd Marelly (5 min. 8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY KLASS LANGY has plenty of notable form in France and could go well with Hugh Horgan taking 5lb off his back. He actually went off favourite on stable debut for a valuable handicap chase at Cheltenham last month and the return to hurdles might aid his cause. San Hilario is on a dangerous weight for the red-hot team of Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy. The form of Theflyingbee’s runner-up berth in Navan received a significant boost when the winner followed up at Leopardstown over Christmas. Theflyingbee’s two victories came over similar trips to this one, while A Dream To Share is likely to put it all together over flights sooner rather than later.

WIN: KLASS LANGY

EACH-WAY: SAN HILARIO

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (96 wins from 695 runners, 14%) runs SAN HILARIO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (20 wins from 87 runners, 23%) runs SAN HILARIO Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016 and 2017. The stable runs SAN HILARIO today. Longest Traveller: CAFE CON LECHE trained by C Byrnes, Limerick, 108 miles.

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1986

DAWN RUN

VS BUCK HOUSE:

THE PUNCHESTOWN MATCH The 1986 Punchestown Festival hosted a historic and eagerly anticipated race known simply as “The Match”, featuring two of Ireland’s most celebrated National Hunt horses: Dawn Run and Buck House. Held on

Organised by the legendary

April 23, 1986, it remains a

Vincent O’Brien, the race was

deﬁning moment in Irish racing

scheduled as the sixth race on

history.

the third day of the Festival.

Dawn Run, a bay mare trained by Paddy Mullins and owned by Charmian Hill, had already made history as the only horse to

The atmosphere was electric, with

spectators

buzzing

anticipation of the showdown between these two champions.

win both the Champion Hurdle

In a thrilling contest, Dawn Run

(1984) and the Cheltenham

narrowly defeated Buck House,

Gold Cup (1986).

cementing her reputation as one

Buck House, a gelding trained by Mouse Morris and ridden

of the greatest mares in National Hunt history.

by Tommy Carmody, was the

The race was widely covered by

reigning

Chase

the media and is often hailed

winner and one of Ireland’s top

as “The Match of the Century”,

two-mile chasers.

celebrated for the calibre of its

Champion

competitors and its enduring signiﬁcance in Irish racing lore.

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Two Miles and 105 Yards Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €7375; SECOND: €2500; THIRD: €1250; FOURTH: €625; FIFTH: €375; SIXTH: €250 NO

HORSE

AGE ST

(LBS)

PENNY JAR (IRE) (41)

(168)

J Alix Balfe

O Kevin P Heaney T Patrick Downey, Meath B K Heaney & H Downey Br B Br g Court Cave - Penny Blessing (Captain Marvelous) F 40f-06f (C,T) Star Rating HH

PENNY JAR 3 N.H. WINS €20,355.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 100 33/1 HR103 Patrick M O’Brien 11.0 (TS) fell in race won by Jolie Jewel (FR) 11.7 THU 20 NOV 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 40/1 HR106 Kieren Buckley 11.8 (TS) 16L 6th of 12 to Shadow Paddy 11.0 LIM 29 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 50yds Gd 20/1 HR108 Alix Balfe 11.5 (TS) 25L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Next Stop Paris 11.6 CK 10 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over three years ago. Fell at the last when 33-1 at Thurles over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Jolie Jewel last month on his latest outing.

DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN (IRE) (20) 5

11 12 (166)

J Eoin Staples

O Martin Cooney T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Ost Hurry Partnership Br B f Mastercraftsman - Osthurry (Hurricane Run) F p-2p559 (TStrap)

Star Rating HHH

DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN  HANDICAP RATING 98 250/1 Ben Harvey 11.5 48L 9th of 15fn, 18rn to Zanoosh 11.5 here 11 DEC mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 33/1 Kieren Buckley 10.13 21L 5th of 8 to Barra Rua 11.7 TRAM 25 NOV mdn hdl 2m 5f Sft 66/1 Kieren Buckley 11.5 (TS) 18L 5th of 15 to Jony R 11.12 DRYL 1 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Zanoosh when 9th of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.

SPACE WARRIOR (IRE) (48)

J Anna McGuinness

O Mrs Helen Mullins & M J Lomax T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny B Belmont B/stock Ltd & Glenville B/stock Br B g Belardo - Surface of Earth (USA) (Empire Maker (USA)) F 057864 (Blinkers) Star Rating HHHHH

11 12 (166)

SPACE WARRIOR 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 98 15/2 HR100 Danny Mullins 10.13 (BK) s/hd 6 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Powerful 11.12 here 13 NOV 8rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy 14/1 HR102 Danny Mullins 10.11 18L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to King In Love (FR) 10.13 CK 2 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 16/1 HR104 Danny Mullins 11.5 10L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to The Truant 10.7 here 14 OCT Ext hcp hdl 2m 46yds Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Finished 14l behind Powerful when fourth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) last month.

BUILD A BRIDGE (IRE) (29)

J Harry Sexton

O So Be It Syndicate T Adrian Sexton, Kildare B Ms Cora Cronin Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Clara Bel La (Accordion) F 795440 (Hood)

11 11 (165)

Star Rating HH

BUILD A BRIDGE  HANDICAP RATING 97 14/1 HR98 Harry Sexton 11.5 35L 11th of 13fn, 16rn to Ballinaboola Jet 10.4 CLON 2 DEC hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 97yds Hvy 14/1 Shane O’Callaghan 10.13 (H) 5 1/2L 5 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Jackson Lamb 11.5 BELW 27 AUG 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 22/1 Harry Sexton 10.8 13L 6 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Ocean Of Mercy 11.6 BAL 11 AUG 9rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 218yds Gd Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Ballinaboola Jet when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.

I’M FLATTERED (IRE) (29)

J Peter Smithers

O I’m Flattered Syndicate T Padraig Roche, Kildare B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B f Churchill - Just For You (GB) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) F 071786 (TStrap)

11 11 (165)

Star Rating HHH

I’M FLATTERED 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 97 20/1 HR97 Aidan Kelly 11.8 (TS) 11L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Finnicky Filly 9.13 CLON 2 DEC hcp hdl (0-100)2m 110yds Hvy 22/1 HR98 Aidan Kelly 11.9 (TS) 14L 8th of 18fn, 20rn to Pourquoi Poi 10.13 here 14 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd/Yld 10/1 HR100 Aidan Kelly 11.11 (TS) 20L 7th of 16 to Hope She Flies 10.12 ROS 29 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Finished 11l behind Finnicky Filly when sixth of 16 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.

LADY BEE GREAT (IRE) (160)

11 11 (165)

J Christine Worrell (4)

O Katie O’Sullivan T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Grange Stud Br B f Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Miss Mitch (King’s Theatre) F 602886 (Hood)

Star Rating HHH

LADY BEE GREAT  HANDICAP RATING 97 28/1 HR98 Christine Worrell 11.1 (H) 9 1/4L 6th of 8 to Hey Babbs 10.10 WEX 24 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 14/1 HR100 Danny Gilligan 12.0 (H) 18L 8th of 13fn, 16rn to Cornmarket 10.7 SLGO 13 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 194yds Gd 12/1 HR102 Donagh Meyler 11.5 (H) 20L 8th of 12 to Patty O’Farrell 10.6 LIST 2 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Finished 9l behind Hey Babbs when sixth of 8 at 28-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 4f (good) in July.

GOLDRUSH KID (IRE) (45)

J Eoghan Finegan

O Dolores Magee T Patrick Magee, Cavan B Mrs E Thompson Br B g Unfortunately - Gleeful (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) F 077608 (C,T)

(163)

Star Rating HHH

GOLDRUSH KID 1 FLAT WIN €10,620.00  HANDICAP RATING 95 50/1 HR97 Eoghan Finegan 11.4 (CP) (TS) 35L 8th of 18fn, 24rn to St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16 NOV hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy 11/1 HR67 Robert Whearty 9.1 (BK) (TS) 19L 10th of 16 to Ribee 9.11 GAL 27 OCT hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR68 Jack Kearney 9.9 (BK) (TS) 3 1/2L 6th of 22 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.4 CUR 21 OCT Ext hcp 1m Hvy Yet to place in four starts over hurdles, also won a ﬂat race in March. Well beaten at 50-1 behind St Denis’s Well when eighth of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) last month.

MIDNIGHT EAGLE (IRE) (62)

J Ross Berry (2)

O Aengus King T Aengus King, Clare B Benjamin J Daunt Br B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Midnight Choir (Luso (GB)) F 086829 Star Rating HHH

(162)

MIDNIGHT EAGLE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 94 7/2Fav HR94 Cian Cullinan 11.2 36L 9th of 14fn, 18rn to Destivelle 10.2 THU 30 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 150yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR92 Cian Cullinan 11.0 5L 2nd to Katakana (FR) 11.10 THU 16 OCT 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 172yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR94 Cian Cullinan 11.4 36L 8th of 10fn, 16rn to Hope She Flies 11.8 CLON 2 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 35yds Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 7-2jt-fav behind Destivelle when 9th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) in October.

SCARY ASKARI (GB) (57)

J Caragh Monaghan (2)

O S McParlan T S McParlan (R), Down B Yorton Farm Stud Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Star Rating HH F p-62086

(162)

SCARY ASKARI (GB)  HANDICAP RATING 94 66/1 HR94 Mr N. McParlan 11.8 29L 6th of 9fn, 13rn to Good World 11.7 FAIR 4 NOV hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.12 30L 8th of 11 to Barrys Spirit 11.4 DWNP 10 OCT mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Yld 20/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.4 42L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to High Court Cave 11.7 DWNP 19 SEP mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Yld Placed in a NH ﬂat race from ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Good World when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

DUNANY SHORE (IRE) (68)

J Thomas O’Connor (2)

O Breen White T Conor David Maxwell, Meath B Fergus Cumiskey Br Gr g Masterofthehorse - Blayney Queen (Desert King) F 0-p7-004

(161)

Star Rating HH

DUNANY SHORE  HANDICAP RATING 93 100/1 Mr T.J. Stafford 11.0 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/4L 13L 4th to Insouciant Dallier (FR) 11.0 SLGO 24 OCT 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 11yds Gd/Yld 300/1 Ivan Ryan 11.5 (TS) 56L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Reiki Revolution 11.12 here 14 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 125/1 Ivan Ryan 11.5 (TS) 40L 11th of 12 to Daydream Nation 11.12 GOW 4 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Yld Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 15l behind Insouciant Dallier when fourth of 9 at 100-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in October.

LASKA DU BREUIL (FR) (38)

J Dylan Kidd (2)

O No Response Syndicate T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B M Eric Helye & M Michel Legrand Br B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Heroine Du Breuil (FR) (No Risk At All (FR)) F 706076 Star Rating HH

(160)

LASKA DU BREUIL (FR)  HANDICAP RATING 92 40/1 HR94 Alix Balfe 10.6 34L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Halsafari 9.10 CK 23 NOV hcp hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft 40/1 Keith Donoghue 11.7 44L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to I’m Slippy 11.7 CK 2 NOV mdn hdl 2m Yld 80/1 Ben Harvey 10.13 38L 13th of 14 to Sageborough (FR) 10.13 WEX 27 OCT mdn hdl 2m 100yds Yld Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Halsafari when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.

FALCON PARK (IRE) (18)

J Dylan O’Connor (2)

O Trojan Five Syndicate T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow B Stephen Campion Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Lisdaleen (Saddlers’ Hall) F 70u07p (Visor)

(159)

Star Rating HH

FALCON PARK 3 N.H. WINS €19,765.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 91 50/1 HR93 Gavin Brouder 11.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by Cowper Hall 11.5 FAIR 13 DEC 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 55yds Sft 33/1 HR96 Ben Harvey 11.11 (CP) 49L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to Lenjoleur De Palma (FR) 11.3 LIM 18 NOV hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy 66/1 HR98 Paddy Hanlon 11.6 (CP) 26L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Katakana (FR) 11.10 THU 16 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 172yds Gd/Yld He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground. Pulled up 2 out when 50-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Cowper Hall earlier this month on his latest outing.

BLUE REED (FR) (40)

J Kevin Healy (2)

O Rocket Syndicate T Cian Collins, Meath B M Dr V Bernard Stoﬀel Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Carambole (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) F 845604 (C,T) Star Rating HHHH

(157)

BLUE REED (FR)  HANDICAP RATING 89 15/2 HR91 Mr K.P. Healy 10.13 (TS) 8 1/2L 3 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to On Your Way 11.12 FAIR 21 NOV 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Hvy 14/1 HR94 Mr K.P. Healy 11.1 (TS) 24L 14th of 20fn, 21rn to It’s Never Simple 11.3 here 13 NOV hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 164yds Hvy 11/1 HR97 Eoin Staples 11.4 (TS) 10L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to I’m Flattered 11.5 KILB 9 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld Placed in three hurdle races from 24 starts. Finished 14l behind On Your Way when fourth of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.

BRUNO FROM MARS (IRE) (5)

J Michael Kenneally

O Star Alliance Partnership T Conor David Maxwell, Meath B Paddy Molloy Br B g Ol’ Man River - Emma Jane (Lord Americo) F 800p-pf (TStrap)

(154)

Star Rating HH

BRUNO FROM MARS  HANDICAP RATING 86 28/1 HR86 Ivan Ryan 10.10 (TS) fell in race won by Boston Bobby 10.0 DRYL 26 DEC 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 53yds Yld 100/1 HR87 Gearoid Brouder 10.1 (H) p.u. in race won by Doctor Churchill 11.2 NAAS 5 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Hvy 100/1 Tom Harney 10.11 p.u. in race won by Downmexicoway 11.8 DRYL 26 DEC 24 8rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 53yds Gd/Yld Yet to place in seven starts. Fell 2 out when 28-1 at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Boston Bobby earlier this month on his latest outing.

PATRICK STREET (GB) (5)

J Conor Smithers

O Paul D Mulligan T Andrew Kinirons, Kildare B James Clegg Br B g Heeraat - Obsessive Secret (Grand Lodge (USA)) F 063000 (TStrap)

10 10 (150)

Star Rating HH

PATRICK STREET (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €12,980.00  HANDICAP RATING 82 25/1 HR82 Conor Smithers 10.6 (TS) 11L 10th of 17fn, 20rn to Boston Bobby 10.0 DRYL 26 DEC hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 53yds Yld 25/1 HR49 Robbie Colgan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 23L 10th of 18 to You Make Me Smile 9.2 GAL 27 OCT hcp (0-60)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 4/1Fav HR49 Rory Mulligan 8.12 (CP) (TS) 12L 10th of 17 to Forlio (GB) 9.9 NAV 8 OCT hcp (0-60)1m 2f 30yds Yld Unplaced in all ﬁve starts over hurdles. Beaten 12l behind Boston Bobby at 25-1 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.

HELLO YES (IRE) (103)

J Brian Barry (2)

O Joseph Martin T S McParlan (R), Down B Mrs Claire Martin Br Ch f Lucky Speed - Lady Hoover (Revoque) F 0-050

(148)

Star Rating HH

HELLO YES  HANDICAP RATING 80 100/1 R. Deegan 10.11 41L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to High Court Cave 11.7 DWNP 19 SEP mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Yld 125/1 R. Deegan 10.13 31L 5th of 10fn, 13rn to Jetaway Nana 10.6 WEX 29 AUG mdn hdl 3m Gd 66/1 James O’Sullivan 10.13 52L 12th of 16 to Glitz And Glamour 10.3 SLGO 20 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f 111yds Gd Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind High Court Cave when 11th of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (yielding) in September.

GO GILL GO (IRE) (173)

J Conor Clarke

O James Grace T James Grace (R), Tipperary B Mrs Bernadette Grace Br B f Dylan Thomas - Go Ali Go (Ali-Royal) F 0-30070 (C,T)

10 10

(146)

Star Rating HHH

GO GILL GO 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 78 12/1 HR81 Sean Flanagan 10.9 (BK) (TS) 21L 11th of 15fn, 17rn to Small Bucks 10.10 CK 11 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 190yds Gd 12/1 HR83 Conor Clarke 10.6 (CP) (TS) 19L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Smallcraftwarning 11.2 CLON 6 JUN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 190yds Gd/Yld 8/1 HR84 Conor Clarke 10.5 (CP) (TS) 41L last of 12fn, 13rn to Moulane West 10.7 SLGO 13 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 180yds Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on yielding ground, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Small Bucks when 11th of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (good) in July.

MISS BELLA VISTA (IRE) (18)

J Paddy Cleary (2)

O B P Beggan T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath B Fergus Cumiskey Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Set To Fire (Big Bad Bob) F 7090

(145)

Star Rating H

MISS BELLA VISTA  HANDICAP RATING 77 100/1 HR77 Alix Balfe 9.7 56L 10th of 14fn, 18rn to Fierce Handay 11.11 FAIR 13 DEC Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 100/1 Patrick M O’Brien 10.9 60L 9th of 10 to High Notions 10.13 FAIR 11 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 125/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.8 66L 11th of 13 to Eye Of A Tiger 10.11 KILB 22 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Fierce Handay when 10th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.

KING BOB (IRE) (83)

J Calum Hogan

O Kathy’s Crew Syndicate T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B A & E Heagney Br B g Irish Wells (FR) - Dark Moon (FR) (Lesotho (USA)) Star Rating HHHH F 0080u3

(144)

KING BOB  HANDICAP RATING 76 12/1 HR77 Tiernan Power Roche 10.1 5 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Rock Ya Boy Ya 11.9 TRAM 9 OCT 8rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Yld 20/1 HR77 Simon Torrens 10.3 u.r. in race won by Tir Og 10.12 DWNP 19 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Yld 66/1 Niall Moore 10.11 38L 10th of 13 to Kool One (SPA) 11.3 WEX 29 AUG mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Third of 8 behind Rock Ya Boy Ya beaten 7l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (yielding) in October.

BOSTON BONGO (IRE) (43)

J Sean Cleary-Farrell

O Stephen Barron T E Sheehy, Kilkenny B Mrs Orla Hughes Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Margarita (GER) (Lomitas (GB)) F 78959p (B,T)

(140)

Star Rating HH

BOSTON BONGO  HANDICAP RATING 72 18/1 HR72 Harry Sexton 9.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Lenjoleur De Palma (FR) 11.3 LIM 18 NOV 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy 12/1 HR72 Miss P. Elvin 10.4 (BK) 40L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to No Big Deal 11.13 CLON 23 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 205yds Yld 28/1 HR75 Paddy Hanlon 9.10 (BK) (TS) 21L 5th of 11fn, 15rn to Tir Og 10.12 DWNP 19 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Yld Placed in a hurdle race from 16 NH starts. Pulled up at the last when 18-1 at Limerick over 2m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Lenjoleur De Palma last month on his latest outing.

B,T worn by No. 20. Blinkers worn by No. 3. C,T worn by No. 1, No. 7, No. 13, No. 17. Hood worn by No. 4, No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 5, No. 14, No. 15. Visor worn by No. 12. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 King Bob, 4/1 Blue Reed (FR), 9/2 Dameauscottlestown, Space Warrior, Midnight Eagle, 20/1 Dunany Shore, 25/1 Build A Bridge, I’m Flattered, Lady Bee Great, Goldrush Kid, Patrick Street (GB), 33/1 Penny Jar, Scary Askari (GB), Laska Du Breuil (FR), Hello Yes, Go Gill Go, Boston Bongo, 50/1 Falcon Park, Miss Bella Vista, 100/1 Bruno From Mars 2024 - 1st Falcon Park 2nd Bishbashbosh 3rd Thats All (4 min. 36 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY The Tom Mullins-trained SPACE WARRIOR may be able to gain a second career victory in a race which lacks any strength in depth. Rated much higher in the past, the four-year-old son of Belardo shaped with promise when mid-division at this track last month. Although he will need to back up that effort if he is to land this, the gelding seems to run his best races on tight, right-handed tracks. King Bob, who showed his first hint of ability when third at Tramore in October, is a lightly-raced gelding that should be open to further improvement. Blue Reed has had plenty of chances but perhaps the application of first-time cheekpieces can bring about the necessary improvement.

WIN: SPACE WARRIOR

EACH-WAY: KING BOB

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (43 wins from 330 runners, 13%) runs DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN & LASKA DU BREUIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (4 wins from 59 runners, 7%) runs DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN & LASKA DU BREUIL Longest Traveller: MIDNIGHT EAGLE trained by A King, Clare, 136 miles.

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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DID YOU KNOW

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

RACE

3.35 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 68)

(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Two Miles and Two Furlongs 79 Yards

(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field))

Start

VALUE TO WINNER: FIRST €6490; SECOND: €2200; THIRD: €1100; FOURTH: €550; FIFTH: €330; SIXTH: €220 NO

HORSE

AGE ST

AUNTIE IDA (IRE) (-)

J Mr D G Lavery

O Mrs Mary Turley T Patrick Eugene Turley (R), Down B Philip & Orla Hore Br Ch f Malinas (GER) - Bargy Lady (Yeats) F (TStrap)

(LBS)

11 11 (165)

Star Rating HH

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 6f, in a chase at 2m 5f and in NH ﬂat race at 2m. She is entitled to need this opening bid.

HAZY DAISY (IRE) (-)

11 11 (165)

J Ms N M Bradley (7)

O Eanna Griffin T Eoin Griffin, Kilkenny B Mr Sean Griffin Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Sliabh Rua (King’s Theatre) F

Star Rating HH

Dam a lightly raced maiden. May come into her own once faced with a stiffer test and the market may guide.

IVY LANE (IRE) (-)

J Peter Smithers (7)

O Mrs S Hickey T M C Hickey (R), Kildare B Sunnyhill Stud Br B f Doyen - Pixie Lane (Gamut) F

11 11 (165)

Star Rating HH

Dam won over hurdles at 2m 4f. Shouldn’t be found lacking for speed judged on her pedigree, but others are more compelling.

JENINA (IRE) (-)

J Conor Clarke (7)

O G D O’Meara T P A Fahy, Carlow B Michael Ennis Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Sainte Careigne (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) F Star Rating HH

11 11 (165)

Half-sister to Sir Carnegie, won twice in chases at 2m 7f. The betting may prove the best guide on her opening bid.

LILANNBEE (GB) (36)

J Michael Kenneally (7)

O Mary N Kilduﬀ & Kevin Cooke T Stephen Gerard Carey, Kildare B Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell Br B f Order of St George - American Creek (FR) (Califet (FR)) F 652 Star Rating HHHH

11 11 (165)

LILANNBEE (GB) 16/1 Anna McGuinness 11.4 1/2L 2nd to Susie Lenglen 11.6 TRAM 25 NOV 6rn Bumper 2m 50yds Sft 15/2 Mr J.H. Williamson 10.12 13L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to La Cote Fleurie (FR) 11.5 TIPP 5 OCT Bumper 2m 20yds Gd/Yld 10/1 Mr M.N. Sharpe 10.3 14L 6th of 8 to Governors Rock 11.3 BAL 12 SEP Bumper 2m 24yds Sft Placed in a NH ﬂat race from three starts. Beaten 1/2l by Susie Lenglen when second of 6 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Tramore over 2m (soft) last month.

LUCIOLE DES BORDES (FR) (255)

J Mr P W Mullins

O Luke McMahon T W P Mullins, Carlow B E A R L les Bordes de Mornay & M Gerard Hanquiez Br Br f Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Baraka Des Bordes (FR) (Nickname (FR)) F 5 Star Rating HHHHH

11 11 (165)

LUCIOLE DES BORDES (FR) 25/1 Mr E. Ohgren 10.8 6L 5th of 17 to I’m Slippy 10.13 FAIR 20 APR Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 6l behind I’m Slippy when ﬁfth of 17 at 25-1 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) in April.

MADAM JESS (IRE) (417)

J Mr D L Queally

O Mrs B Queally T Declan Queally, Waterford B Ballyhane Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Invade (Intense Focus (USA)) F 830-

11 11 (165)

Star Rating HH

MADAM JESS 18/1 Shane Fitzgerald 11.0 51L 10th of 16fn, 17rn to Casheldale Lad 11.7 GOW 9 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld 8/1 Mr D.L. Queally 11.10 2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Mummy Derry 11.10 here 15 OCT 24 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 185yds Gd 33/1 Mr R.W. Barron 11.4 24L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Meitheal 11.6 GAL 9 SEP 24 Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld Placed in a NH ﬂat race from three starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Casheldale Lad when 10th of 17 on her hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m (yielding) in November last year.

NELLS PRINCESS (IRE) (52)

11 11 (165)

O Patrick Casey T Garrett James Power, Kilkenny B James Browne Br Br f Shirocco (GER) - Sean’s Oscar (Oscar) F 1

J Mr E P O’Brien (5) Star Rating HHH NELLS PRINCESS (PtoP) 4/1 E P O’Brien won 3L 5L from Lucky Valley and Kaprice Des Carres (FR) DROMAHANE 09-NOV-25 9r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

Half-sister to It’s Hard To Know, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 5f and in a point to point race at 3m. A winner at 4-1fav in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Lucky Valley by 3l. Not one to discount.

QUIET IN BRESIL (FR) (5)

J Mr C Byrne (7)

O Gearoid O’Loughlin T Gearoid O’Loughlin, Wexford B Mme Mary Hampton Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Quiet Diva (FR) (So You Think (NZ)) Star Rating HH F 0

11 11 (165)

QUIET IN BRESIL (FR) 80/1 Mr B. Finn 11.4 74L 11th of 14 to Never Late 11.4 LIM 26 DEC Bumper 2m Hvy Dam unraced. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Never Late when 11th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Limerick over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.

RED ACRES GEORGIE (IRE) (591)

J Anna McGuinness (7)

O Four Counties Partnership T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny B Tommy Frisby Br Br f Order of St George - Redacresruby (Presenting (GB)) F f1Star Rating HHH

11 11 (165)

RED ACRES GEORGIE (PtoP) 3/1JFF M J Sweeney won 14L 1 1/2L from Moyganny Phil and Ted The Thief BALLINDENISK 19-MAY-24 14r7f Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 3/1 M J Sweeney fell in race won by Bambino Fever STOWLIN 05-MAY-24 4r2f Mares Mdn 3m Sft A winner at 3-1fav in a point-to-point race at Ballindenisk over 3m on her latest outing in May last year, beating Moyganny Phil by 14l. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Goff. Capable of being in the mix.

SKY LEWIS (IRE) (1046)

J Harry Sexton (7)

O Ms M Dowdall Blake T Ms M Dowdall Blake (R), Kildare B Mrs M Dowdall Blake Br B f Fascinating Rock - Shu Lewis (Pyrus (USA)) F 0/-

11 11 (165)

Star Rating HH

SKY LEWIS 28/1 Mr D.J. Brogan 11.0 66L 11th of 13 to Ballyburn 12.0 here 19 FEB 23 Bumper 2m Yld Dam won three times in NH ﬂat races at 2m and 2m 1f and twice on the ﬂat at 1m 4f and 1m 6f. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Ballyburn when 11th of 13 on her racecourse debut here over 2m (yielding) in February ‘23.

SOUND JUDGEMENT (IRE) (276)

11 11 (165)

O Aidan J Ryan T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Alan Creighton Br Ch f Doyen - Pros ‘n’ Cons (Presenting (GB)) F 1

J Mr H C Swan Star Rating HHHH SOUND JUDGEMENT (PtoP) 3/1 B O’Neill won 6L 10L from Klassy Pearl (FR) and Moody Girl MONKSGRANGE 30-MAR-25 10r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

A winner at 3-1fav in a point-to-point race at Monksgrange over 3m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing in March, beating Klassy Pearl by 6l. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Bowe. Has to enter calculations.

THE FLY WINDOW (IRE) (234)

J Mr R M McParland (7)

O P A Kelly T Peter Lawlor (R), Wicklow B Patrick Kelly Br B f Kingston Hill (GB) - Creating Speed (Lord Shanakill (USA)) Star Rating HHH F 6

11 11 (165)

THE FLY WINDOW (PtoP) 4/1 H D Dunne 6th to Recite A Poem BARTLEMY 11-MAY-25 10r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd Dam unraced. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Recite A Poem when sixth of 10 on her racecourse debut at Bartlemy over 3m in May. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Harley Dean Dunne. Others make more appeal on paper.

TStrap worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Sound Judgement, 4/1 Lilannbee (GB), 16/1 Nells Princess, 20/1 Ivy Lane, 33/1 Hazy Daisy, Jenina, Madam Jess, Red Acres Georgie, 50/1 Quiet In Bresil (FR), The Fly Window, 66/1 Auntie Ida, 100/1 Sky Lewis 2024 - 1st Bambino Fever 2nd Derryville 3rd Champagne Venture (5 min. 1.7 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY A promising fifth on her introduction at Fairyhouse in April, LUCIOLE DES BORDES can land this finale. Sent off 25/1 for that valuable sales bumper, the Willie Mullins-trained daughter of Jeu St Eloi belied those odds with a nice effort to get within six lengths of the winner. Sure to have come on for that experience, it would be no surprise to see the four-year-old register a first career success. Given the form of the Gordon Elliott team all week, recent Monksgrange point-to-point winner Sound Judgement has to be respected on her Rules debut. A half-sister to a black-type horse, Tramore bumper runner-up Lilannbee looks to be gradually improving with each start.

WIN: LUCIOLE DES BORDES

EACH-WAY: MONKSGRANGE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 766 runners, 25%) runs LUCIOLE DES BORDES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (20 wins from 87 runners, 23%) runs SOUND JUDGEMENT Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs SOUND JUDGEMENT today. W P Mullins won this race in 2016 and 2024. The stable runs LUCIOLE DES BORDES today. Longest Traveller: MADAM JESS trained by D Queally, Waterford, 89 miles. RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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BETTING EXPLAINED

The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake. Another common bet is each-way. This is effectively two bets in one. One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows: All races of less than 5 runners – win only All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2 All other races of more than 8 runners – 1/5, 1,2,3 Handicaps of 12-15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3 Handicaps of more than 15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3,4

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests. For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals. The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen! 65

Punchestown NH League Finale 31December 2025

FIRST RACE 12.35p.m. The Celebrating 175 Years At Punchestown Tote Beginners Steeplechase of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 197 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.05p.m. The Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Steeplechase of €14,500 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards. (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 150 yards. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Handicaps calculated 22nd December. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290 SEE PAGE14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 1.35p.m. The Celebrate The New Year With Tote 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 105 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.05p.m. The Make The Tote App Your New Year’s Resolution NYE Hurdle of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. A hurdle for four years old and upwards that since 5th May, 2024 have not won more than two weight-for-age hurdle races (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) or a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for age hurdle race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 37 yards. €162 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 5th May, 2024 Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races or one value more than €12,000 8lb extra. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 2.35p.m. The Tote’s Cheers To 2026 Handicap Hurdle of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards. (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 3 furlongs 37 yards. €162 to enter, €18 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 22nd December. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of €12,500 (Rated 0-100) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100. About 2 miles 105 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th December). Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 22nd December. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250 SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 3.35p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11,000 (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 €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 79 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 27th December) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle). Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220 SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE

T R O P H Y TA L K 1. THE BLUE MARE (2013) C r e a t e d b y M a r i n a H a m i l t o n t o m a r k t h e r a c e ’s G r a d e 1 s t a t u s , a w a r d e d t o C h a m p i o n H u r d l e m a r e s l i k e A n n i e P o w e r, A p p l e ’s J a d e , a n d Lossiemouth. 2. THE CONYNGHAM CUP (1903) Sterling silver trophy by Edward Bernard & Sons, once the amateur r i d e r ’s “ G o l d C u p ,” n o w f o r t h e C h a m p i o n B u m p e r. 3. THE LADIES CUP Historic trophy dating to 1923, originally for horses owned by women, n o w o p e n s Fe s t i v a l S a t u rd a y i n a t h re e - m i l e c ro s s - co u n t r y ra ce . 4. THE PUNCHESTOWN GOLD CUP (1864) G o l d - p l a t e d s i l v e r t a n ka rd b y C h a r l e s Fre d e r i c k H a n co c k , r i c h l y d e co ra t e d . G ra d e 1 s i n c e 1 9 9 9 , w i n n e r s i n c l u d e F l o r i d a Pe a r l , D o n Cossack, and Sizing John. 5. THE KILDARE HUNT CUP (1854) Prestigious trophy first awarded in 1854; since 2004 given for the Stayers’ Hurdle, with winners including Rhinestone Cowboy, Quevega, and Jezki. 6. THE BLESSINGTON CUP (1948) Introduced in 1948 for Okotoks’ win, now awarded for the Champion C h a s e , w i t h p a s t w i n n e r s i n c l u d i n g M o s c o w F l y e r, S p r i n t e r S a c r e , a n d Un De Sceaux. 7. THE PUNCHESTOWN CHALLENGE CUP Presented for the Champion Hurdle, with champions like Hurricane Fly, H o n e y s u c k l e , a n d S t a t e M a n . O r i g i n a l l y c a l l e d t h e G o v e r n o r G e n e r a l ’s Cup in 1923, marking a historic Irish meeting. 8. LA TOUCHE CUP N a m e d a f t e r t h e f a m i l y w h o d o n a t e d P u n c h e s t o w n ’s l a n d , t h i s 4 m 2 f race echoes the old Conyngham Cup and has seen legends like Risk of T h u n d e r, s e v e n - t i m e w i n n e r. 9. THE BISHOPSCOURT CUP A farmers’ challenge for Kildare Hunt landowners, tracing back to the 1 8 4 0 s Po n s o n b y B o w l . O p e n s Fe s t i v a l Fr i d a y , ce l e b r a t i n g l o c a l equestrian tradition. 10. THE CHALLENGE CUP (1961) Introduced in 1961 for the Champion Chase, repurposed in 1993 for t h e C h a m p i o n f o u r- y e a r- o l d h u rd l e . Pa s t w i n n e r s i n c l u d e Fo r t r i a , B u c k House, Shawiya, Grimes, and Lossiemouth.

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