GOLD CUP DAY
Wednesday 30th April
OSPREY HOTEL
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SARAH LENNON ART
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MARINOT MILLINERY
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RED MILLS
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SOLO ARTE
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OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 2025
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
TEL: 045 897704
FAX: 045 897319
CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill
EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com
WEBSITE: www.punchestown.com
TRUSTEES: S C. Lawlor., N. Speirs Esq.
DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman), Ms L. Young, Mr R. O’Sullivan, Mr L. Queally, Mr J. Morris, Mr D. Ashmore, Mr C. O’Reilly and Mr N. Speirs
PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 2025
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Raceday Stewards:
Mr. R. Ryan
Mr S. Barry
Mr J. Gaisford-St. Lawrence
Mr. R. Hall
Mr L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course:
Mr B. Sheridan
Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Hamilton
Clerk of the Scales: Mr P.L. Malone
Starter:
Assistant Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr J.R. Banahan
Mr D. Cullen
Mr A.L. McKeever
Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr C.J. Sweeney & Mr A. Ring
Medical Officers:
Veterinary Officer:
Dr J. Pugh & Dr R. Downey
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Mr D.J. Condell & Mr D. Fennessy
Security Officers:
Mr D. Buckley & Mr K. O’Connor
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Mr. T. Austin (Stableyard)
Mr. P. Traynor (Racetrack)
Mr K McConnell (Racetrack)
Mr H. Dillon (Racetrack)
Ms V. Hyde (Parade Ring)
DOCTOR
Dr M. Fay & Dr B. Healy
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (48) 9 11 12 (166)
O Declan Landy
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Arthur Fennelly
J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy
F 221p-31
Star Rating HHHH
CAPTAIN GUINNESS 7 N.H. WINS €373,265.20 C HANDICAP RATING 164
Rachael Blackmore 11.10 won 1 1/2L 49L from Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.10 and Funambule Sivola (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft
16/1 HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 8 1/2L 6L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft
6/4Fav HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 p.u. in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 23
5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft
Strong gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: won second successive Fortria Chase at Navan (by 7 lengths from Riviere d’Etel) in November: 17/2, also won 6-runner Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last time from Gentleman de Mee, idling run-in having looked in control last: unproven beyond 17f: acts on heavy going.
KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM
1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)
2. SADDLE CLOTH
3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH
4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN
5. AGE 6. ST 7. LB 8. LBS
9. COLOUR OF HORSE
B = BAY
BR = BROWN
CH = CHESTNUT
GR = GREY
RO = ROAN
10 SEX OF HORSE
C = COLT
F = FILLY
G = GELDING
H = HORSE
M = MARE
11. SIRE (FATHER)
12. DAM (MOTHER)
13. FORM GUIDE
14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
15. FORM COMMENT
- = NEW RACING SEASON
/ = MISSED RACING SEASON
P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE
F = HORSE FELL
U = RIDER UNSEATED
R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE
CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE
B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN
S = HORSE SLIPPED
R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE
D = DISQUALIFIED
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends Of Punchestown,
On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to Day 2 of the 2025 Punchestown Festival, Ladbrokes Gold Cup Day.
The Punchestown Festival is a massive event that ignites local pride and captures national attention. A celebration over 5 days for the culmination of the jumps season boasting 12 Grade 1 races and over €3.5 million in prizemoney drawing champions, dreamers, and crowds from far and wide With a reputation which brings both responsibility and pressure to deliver perfect jumping ground It is Ireland’s largest corporate hospitality event, where top class racing meets the glamour of fashion, the joy of entertainment, and creates special moments and memories that last a lifetime But beyond the numbers, the prestige, and the spectacle - Punchestown is more than that, Punchestown is special, Punchestown is tradition.
As we embark on a major milestone in our history, the 175th anniversary of Punchestown, our focus in 2025 has been to instil that tradition so that the business continues to evolve and grow so that we safeguard Punchestown for the generations to come. This would simply not be possible without the support of each and every one of you here today and the integral part you play in the tradition of Punchestown and for that I want to say Thank You.
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5th W upport. special sho Se
The eagerly anticipated renewal of the Grade 1 €300,000 Ladbrokes Gold Cup takes centre stage as the feature race on day two. I would particularly like to welcome all the team from Ladbrokes who are long standing supporters of Punchestown and indeed all our partners today and indeed throughout the week for your invaluable support. Without their involvement it wouldn’t be possible for us to attract and showcase the very best jump racing stars on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season.
J.P. McManus is well renowned as being one of the greatest supporters of National Hunt racing, not only as a prominent owner, but also as the sponsor of the Adare Manor Opportunity Series, the final of which takes place today. This fantastic initiative provides young jockeys in the early stages of their career with a huge opportunity to gain experience and showcase their talent on the racecourse. This is only one of the many ways both J.P. and Noreen support the racing industry for which we are extremely grateful and I’ve no doubt that we are looking at some of the potential future stars of the weighroom in action.
The Punchestown Festival really is something to savour, we hope that you enjoy the action on and off the track with a host of entertainment lined up for all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment of the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and hopefully you get a few winners as well!
I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Ladbrokes Stayers Hurdle the feature highlight on Day 3 with the first race going to post at 2.30pm.
Kindest Regards
Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown
Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Drive responsibly on and off-road.
ABOUT TOWN
ABANDONMENT
SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
BINOCULAR HIRE
BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.
BOTTLE & GLASS
RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
CASH FACILITIES
THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS
CLOAK ROOM
THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.
EVACUATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.
LOST PROPERTY
ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.
MEDICAL CENTRE
THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.
TRANSPORT
A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.
REFUSAL & REMOVAL
PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS.
WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND
PUNCHESTOWN RACES
Online only.Opt-in req.Once opted in,BOG applies (unless cancelled/revoked) on UK & Irish horse races between 08:00 day of race & race start.Valid for win/ each-way singles & multiples on“win”market €25k daily cap applies to additional winnings as a result of BOG.UK & Irish customers Full T&Cs apply.Over 18s only.Play Responsibly,for more information visit gamblingcare.ie
always local. always
GUARANTEED ODDS
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76)
(Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €17700; SECOND: €6000; THIRD: €3000; FOURTH: €1500; FIFTH: €900; SIXTH: €600
Two Miles and Three Furlongs 58 Yards
O Peter W Garnsworthy
T David Pipe, (IN GB)
B George Doyle Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
J Ben Bromley F 9163-60 (C,T)
AMERICAN SNIPER 4 NH WINS €40,939.80
Jack Tudor 10.9 (BK) (TS) 21L 12th of 24 to Doddiethegreat 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13
Callum Pritchard 11.5 (CP) (TS) 30L 6th of 11 to West To The Bridge 11.12 WETHERBY 12 FEB hcp hdl (0-130)2m 3f 154yds Sft
Callum Pritchard 11.7 (CP) (TS) nk 5 1/2L 3rd to Grozni (FR) 11.9 WETHERBY 26 DEC 24 7rn hcp
O H Smyth
T H Smyth, Antrim
B Liam Cosgrave
Br B g Morozov (USA) - Lady Shanrod (Generous) J Paddy Hanlon (4) F 1113-41
PORTNACOO 4 N.H. WINS €24,016.30 HANDICAP RATING 120
Darragh O’Keeffe 12.0 won 7L 14L from Ruby Island (GB) 11.4 and Broughshane 12.0 CARLISLE 17 FEB 5rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 3f 61yds Gd /Sft 4/1Fav HR111 T.P. Harney 11.6 5L 2L 1 3/4L 4th to Must Go Now 11.1 FAIR 1 JAN 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 4/1 HR110 T.P. Harney 11.4 4L hd 3rd to Brave Troop 11.5 NAV 15 DEC 24 13rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Yld/Sft 3 SHE’S A FINE WINE (IRE) (229) 7 11
O M J Dempsey
Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
Miss Marie Murphy Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Morning Run (King’s Theatre) J Niall Moore (2) F 35-1442- (TStrap) SHE’S A FINE
Rachael
6/1 HR120 Rachael
Well beaten at 40-1 behind Doddiethegreat when 12th of
race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Beaten 6l by A Penny A Hundred when second of
in
at Ballinrobe over 2m 7f (good) in September last year.
O Pauline Conlon & BK Vets Partnership
T John C McConnell, Meath
B Mr Martin Peyton
Br Br f Financial Reward - Ashes Summer (Rock of Gibraltar)
J Alex Harvey F 42-2251
CLOONAINRA 2 N.H. WINS €11,444.10 HANDICAP RATING 119
Callum Pritchard 11.0 won 2 1/4L 2 1/2L from Go Go Chicago 11.12 and Saracen Beau 11.5 KELSO
12/1 B.W Harvey 10.8 20L 5th of 8 to Gaucher (GB) 11.8 NAAS 9 MAR nov.hdl
B.W Harvey 11.0 11L 2nd to Tripoli Flyer 11.7 MUSSELBURGH 2 FEB 7rn
COBRA QUEEN (IRE) (41)
O Matt Fitzgerald
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Mr J Quinn
Br B f Milan (GB) - Maxford Lady (Presenting (GB))
J Shaun Greene (4) F f1214-0
COBRA QUEEN 2 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 HANDICAP RATING 119
6/1Fav HR120 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 58L 11th of 14fn, 20rn to Luminous Light (GB) 11.5 CK 20 MAR
Gd 13/2 HR120 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.5 6L 2L 5 1/2L 4th to World Of Fortunes 10.9 LIM 19 OCT 24 8rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 5f Gd 7/2 HR113 Rachael Blackmore 11.6 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Ring O Roses (GB) 11.8 and Natural Look 11.5 BAL 13 SEP 24
O Ira Hayes Partnership
T John C McConnell, Meath
B Sean Hoare
Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Dangan Dawn (Presenting (GB))
J Dylan Kidd (4) F 611-36 (TStrap)
IRA HAYES 2 N.H. WINS €9,968.80 HANDICAP RATING 119
5/1 A. Harvey 11.9 24L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Rue Taylor (FR) 11.4 WEX 4 APR nov.hdl 3m 110yds Yld/Sft Ben Harvey 11.9 19L 2L 3rd to Wade Out 12.0 WETHERBY 26 FEB 5rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 154yds Sft B.W Harvey 11.1 won 12L 1/2L from Dazzlelikethis 10.11 and Skuna Bay 11.4 CARLISLE 19 NOV 24 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 218yds Gd /Sft
Red Green & White Syndicate T Shane Nolan, Kildare
B J Clarke
Br B g Mamool - Sli Eile (Classic Cliche) J Cian Quirke F 2f3034- (CPiece) MISTER BEETON 2 N.H. WINS €15,930.00
11/2 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 4 3/4L 17L 1 1/4L 4th to Native Speaker 11.12
20/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 3/4L 6L 3rd to Croke Park 11.12 FAIR 5
11/2Fav HR119 C.M. Quirke 11.7 (CP) 31L 12th of 14fn, 16rn to Slieve Carran 10.12
O John P McManus
T E Bolger, Limerick
B Noreen McManus
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (Galileo)
J Paul Kavanagh (4) F 41-00-
HANDS ON 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 118
12/1
HR120 M.P Walsh 10.13 50L 11th of 13fn, 15rn to The Wallpark 11.12 KILB 12 JUL 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld
12/1
HR120 S.D. Torrens 11.5 24L 14th of 20fn, 24rn to Pigeon House 11.3 here 2 MAY 24 hcp hdl (88-123)2m 94yds Yld
9/2 M.P Walsh 11.0 won 1/2L hd from Eagle Fang 11.0 and Union Flag 11.0 CK 15
O R A Bartlett
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, (IN GB)
B MME Henri Devin
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Tavera (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
J C Pritchard (2) F 251-336
KAP VERT (FR) 1 NH WIN €4,265 HANDICAP RATING 118
Micheal Nolan 12.0 13L 6th of 13 to Blue Hop 11.10 WETHERBY 28 MAR hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f 56yds Gd
Micheal Nolan 11.11 3 3/4L 7L 3rd to Castle Carrock 11.4 SANDOWN PARK 24 JAN 10rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 216yds Sft
Micheal Nolan 11.8 1/2L 9L 3rd to Peacenik 10.12 EXETER 1 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m 161yds Sft 12
O P G Davies
T A J Martin, Meath
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C
Br Ch g Lope De Vega - Harasiya (Pivotal (GB))
J James Smith (2) F 2321-90 (TStrap)
HAMSIYANN 2 FLAT WINS €21,500.00 1 N.H. WIN €13,657.70 HANDICAP RATING 117
Miss Maxine O’Sullivan 9.13 (TS) 56L 13th of 14fn, 17rn to She’s A Saint 10.2 AINTREE 4 APR hcp hdl 2m 103yds Gd
D. King 10.12 (TS) 27L 9th of 11 to Pyffo 11.4 MUSSELBURGH 2 FEB hcp hdl (0-145)2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft
D. King 10.2 (TS) won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Long Draw 10.10 and Wonderful Eagle (GER) 10.9 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 24 10rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f Gd 13 BALLYSAX HANK (IRE) (10) 6 11 8 (162)
O Paul Byrne
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Liam Tougher
Br Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (Gothenberg)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 28-pu15 (Hood)
BALLYSAX HANK 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00 HANDICAP RATING
12/1 K.E Buckley 12.0 (H) 18L 5th of 8 to Buachaillbocht (GB)
11/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (H) won 1 1/4L 7L from Heroes Rise 11.12 and Step Out 11.12 DWNP 30 MAR 7rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd 33/1 K.C. Sexton 11.12 (H) u.r in race
O R S Brookhouse
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B M Julien Merienne, S C Ecurie Ades-Hazan & MME Geraldine Henochsberg
Br B g Morandi (FR) - Licky Star (FR) (Key of Luck (USA))
J Ethan O’Sullivan (4) F 266-241- (Hood)
NOUVOTIC (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 116
13/8Fav HR115 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (H) won 2 3/4L 5 1/2L from Lightkeeper 11.12 and Nels Son 11.7 WEX 13 JUL 24
9/4 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (H) nk 6 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Kalanisi Flash 11.12 DWNP 10 MAY 24 12rn
Gd 7/2
D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (H) 15L 2nd to Stoke The Fire 11.4 TRAM 1 JAN 24 8rn mdn
O John P McManus
T David Pipe, (IN GB)
B M Fennessy Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Agathe du Berlais (FR) (Poliglote (GB))
J Gavin Brouder F p-0644-3 (C,T)
THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) 2 NH WINS €17,983.10 HANDICAP RATING 116
Jack Tudor 11.11 (CP) (TS) s/hd 8L 3rd to Solar System (FR) 11.5 HAYDOCK PARK 18 JAN 11rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f 50yds Sft
Kevin Brogan 11.10 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L nk 3 1/2L 4th to Strackan (GB) 11.0 BANGOR-ON-DEE 13 DEC 24 9rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m 7f 32yds Sft
Jack Tudor 10.3 (CP) (TS) 5L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Doyen Quest 10.10 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 24 12rn
O Pierce Gerard Molony
T Patrick Joseph Hayes, Kildare B Pierce Molony
Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Salhooda (Nayef (USA))
J Shane O’Callaghan (2) F 084/-173 (CPiece)
DOCTOR CHURCHILL 2 FLAT WINS €5,907.10 2 N.H. WINS €15,045.00 HANDICAP RATING 114 12/1 HR113 Cian Cullinan 10.12 (CP) 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to The Miracle Man 10.7 FAIR 6
15/2 HR114 C.D Smithers 11.6 (CP) 11L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Duke Of Leggagh 10.11 NAAS 8 FEB Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 158yds Sft 28/1 HR104 Cian Cullinan 11.2 (CP) won 8L 3L from Krabat 11.12 and Dalmatic 10.2 NAAS 5 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Hvy
O Mrs T K Cooper & Miss Diana Cooper
T Mrs Lorna Fowler, Meath
B Mrs T K Cooper & Miss Diana Cooper Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Penny Opera (Presenting (GB))
J John Shinnick F 03-8221 (TStrap)
9/1 HR106
O
T Desmond McDonogh, Meath
B Joe Fogarty
J
Kildare
B Michael Lyons
Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Varnay (GB) (Machiavellian (USA))
J Tom Harney (4) F 03421-p
GIANT HAYSTACKS 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00
15/2 HR104 T.P. Harney 10.10 won 1 1/2L nk from Cave Court 11.7 and Aurea Fortuna 10.12 LEP 28 DEC 24 23rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 3f 180yds Yld 4/6Fav HR103 T.P. Harney 11.12 2 1/4L 2nd to Eve’s Hope 11.5
O John P McManus
T Jonathan Sweeney, Cork
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B g Mastercraftsman - Round of Applause (GB) (Galileo)
J Cian Cullinan (4) F 6-831/-6
SHOWURAPPRECIATION
33/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 16L 6th of 11fn, 15rn to Olympic Man (FR) 11.12 NAAS 9 MAR beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft 3/1 HR111 J.S. McGarvey 11.4 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from All For Rachel 10.13 and Easy Fella 10.11 BAL 2 MAY 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 30yds Gd 5/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 2L 8 1/2L 3rd to Karuma Grey (GER) 11.5 GOW 11 MAR 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
O John P McManus
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
B Mrs Sue Ann Foley
Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - It’s My Pleasure (Galileo) J Aidan Kelly F 12221-9 (CPiece)
BEYOND YOUR DREAMS 1 FLAT WIN €6,785.00 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 119
J. J. Slevin 10.13 (CP) 10L 9th of 22 to Puturhandstogether 11.6 CHELTENHAM
1/2Fav M.P Walsh 10.7 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Slurricane 10.7 and Young Churchill 11.0 FAIR 14
24 14rn
2m 110yds Yld 18/5 M.P. Walsh 10.7 1/2L 2nd to Total Look (FR) 11.0 NAV 17 NOV 24 11rn mdn
O Paul McKeon
T C A Murphy, Wexford
B John Leahy
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Barradaw Gale (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Liam McKenna F 76459-4 (CPiece)
STAY GOLD HANDICAP RATING 110
Star Rating HH
100/30Fav HR106 L.A. McKenna 11.7 (CP) 1 3/4L 6L 1/2L 4th to Drusilla (GB) 10.2 here 3 FEB 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 92yds Hvy 6/1 HR106 L.A. McKenna 11.0 14L 9th of 21fn, 23rn to Giant Haystacks 10.10 LEP 28 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-116)2m 3f 180yds Yld 8/1 HR105 L.A. McKenna 10.6 5 1/4L 5th of 16fn, 19rn to Binge Worthy 11.11 here 23
Finished 8l behind Drusilla when fourth of 14 at 10-3fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in February.
RESERVES
O Carthy, Rogers & O’Brien Partnership T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Br B g Frankel (GB) - Very Good News (USA) (Empire Maker (USA))
J Philip Donovan F 445472 (C,T)
POLEMON (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €24,485.00 HANDICAP
100/30 HR113 D. King 11.12 (CP) (TS) 10L 2nd to Fad Eadrainn 11.12 CLON 17
9rn
Star Rating HHH
hdl 2m 3f 195yds Gd/Yld 8/1 HR116 D. King 11.12 (CP) (TS) 24L 7th of 19 to Zoffman 11.12 NAAS 3 APR mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 12/1 HR79 D.J. O’Connor 9.3 (CP) (TS) ns 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Gracesolution 9.1
Beaten 10l by Fad Eadrainn when second of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Reserve.
O Niall S Farrell
T Stephen Gerard Carey, Kildare
B Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell
Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Broxbourne (Refuse To Bend)
J Ben Kennedy (4) F 12u-523 (CPiece) THE NAGGER REIDY (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 110 5/1 HR110 Mr M.N. Sharpe 11.5 (CP) 1/2L 7L 3rd to In For The Night 11.4 NAAS 3 APR 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR108 Eoin G. Kelly 11.8 1 3/4L 2nd to Siege Ofjadotville 10.7 LIM 23 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft 2/1Fav HR108 C. Stone-Walsh 11.7 21L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Mickie Angel 11.8 FAIR 5 FEB hcp hdl 2m 3f 165yds Hvy
Star Rating HHH
Third of 18 behind In For The Night beaten 8l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Reserve.
28
MIC DROP (IRE) (18) 6 11 1 (155)
O Peter Tarrant
T David M O’Brien, Kilkenny
B Mr P Tarrant
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Is Herself About (Flemensfirth (USA)) J F 194-302 (TStrap)
MIC DROP 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 109
Star Rating HHH
11/10Fav HR109 C.M. Quirke 11.9 (TS) 4 1/4L 2nd to Kaptain Bay 10.10 BELW 12 APR 7rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 20/1 HR110 S.W Flanagan 11.2 17L 10th of 16 to Londonofficecallin 10.8 here 12 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 124yds Sft 15/2 C.M. Quirke 11.7 25L 1 1/4L 3rd to Machismo 10.11 TRAM 1 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 120yds Hvy
Beaten 4 1/2l by Kaptain Bay when second of 7 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month. Reserve.
C,T worn by No 1, No 9, No 16, No 26 CPiece worn by No 8, No 17, No 19, No 23, No 25, No 27 Hood worn by No 13, No 15. TStrap worn by No 3, No 7, No 12, No 18, No 28
Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Portnacoo, 15/2 Cloonainra, Fairyland Opera, 10/1 Howdoyalikeherhome, 14/1 She’s A Fine Wine, Smooth Scotch, Hamsiyann, In For The Night, Giant Haystacks, Beyond Your Dreams, 16/1 Birmingham Alabama, Nouvotic (FR), Doctor Churchill, 20/1 American Sniper, Ira Hayes, Mister Beeton, Kap Vert (FR), Thanksforthehelp (FR), 33/1 Whiskeywealth, Cobra Queen, Ballysax Hank, Showurappreciation, Stay Gold, 50/1 Hands On, Kimy (FR) 2024 - 1st Harsh (GB) 2nd West Away 3rd Global Export (4 min. 51.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Recent impressive Tramore winner FAIRYLAND OPERA could prove leniently treated off 114 Despite easily opening her account over hurdles, the Lorna Fowler-trained mare was left on the same mark for that maiden success. Back in handicap company, the six-year-old can exploit that favourable rating. Runner-up on her previous start at Navan, the daughter of Elusive Pimpernel has plenty of experience. A fast-run race, where she can be delivered late from off the pace, should really suit. Thanksforthehelp was third in this race a few years back when sent off market leader Representing the sponsors, he is sure to have had a repeat bid in mind for some time Ballysax Hank also catches the eye off a lower hurdles mark. WIN: FAIRYLAND OPERA
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 699 runners, 14%) runs HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H De Bromhead (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs COBRA QUEEN, NOUVOTIC & SHE’S A FINE WINE
Longest Travellers: WHISKEYWEALTH trained by T O’Brien & SHOWURAPPRECIATION trained by J Sweeney, Cork, 158 miles
CASHBACK
Furlongs 58 Yards
THU 19
5/1 HR125 K.M. Donoghue 12.0 3L 8L 3rd to Brave Fortune 11.5 THU 21 DEC 24 9rn nov.hdl
Gd K.M. Donoghue 11.8 6L ns 2 1/2L 4th to Intense Approach (GB) 11.8 CHELTENHAM 26
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Kenilworth House Stud Br Br g Califet (FR) - Shuil A Hocht (Mohaajir (USA))
J Phillip Enright F f12-2f2 (B,T) ONE AND ONLY 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 102
7/1 HR99 P.T. Enright 11.13 (CP) (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Flemens Intrest 11.7 LIM 10 APR 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 60yds Gd 66/1 HR99 P.T. Enright 11.12 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by Honesty Policy 11.10 LEP 2 MAR 5rn nov.hdl 2m Yld 9/2 HR97 P.T. Enright 11.11 (CP) (TS) 4 1/4L 2nd to Johnny Cakes (FR) 10.1 here 24 FEB 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 23yds Hvy
Beaten 5l by Flemens Intrest when second of 17 at 7-1
O S O’Neill
T Declan Queally, Waterford
B Sarah & James Fenlon
Third of 5 behind Jacob’s Ladder beaten 9l at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m 4f (heavy) in February.
Beaten 14l behind Irancy at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
A winner at
Mister Pink by a head.
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B W & J Flood
Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Surtee du Berlais (High Chaparral)
J James Smith (5) F 11-5-221
KISH BANK 2 N.H. WINS €20,650.00 C HANDICAP RATING 123
6/4Fav HR120 J. Smith 11.7 won 23L 3/4L from Watchful Protector 11.8 and Happy Me 11.4 WEX 4
100/30 Sam Ewing 11.12 5 1/2L 2nd to Great Attitude (GER) 11.7 FAIR 22 FEB 12rn
2m Sft 11/4 Sam Ewing 11.8 3L 2nd to Coral River 11.4 GOW 23 JAN 10rn
M J Hanrahan
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B A Mulligan
Br B g Policy Maker - Lady Seymour (Watar) J Danny Gilligan F 72-118 SCALPNAGOON 2 N.H. WINS €23,600.00 HANDICAP RATING 126
28/1 HR126 Sam Ewing 11.3 84L last of 8 to Mr Percy 11.3 FAIR 6 APR nov.hdl
11/1 HR114 D.J Gilligan 11.6 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Koori Star 11.4 and Coral River 11.4 NAAS 8 FEB 7rn nov.hdl 2m
15/8 D.J Gilligan 11.8 won 1 1/4L 10L from Happy Me 11.6 and Romany Brown 12.0 THU
at 28-1 behind Mr Percy when last of 8 on his latest outing in the Grade 2
O Dochas & Mrs J P Duffy Partnership
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Edmond Kent
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Miss Knowall (Beat All (USA))
J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) F p2-12 (TStrap) CHAMPAGNE JURY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 9/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (TS) 1 1/4L
8/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 (TS)
5L 31L from The Night Agent 11.9 and Jericho Du Fenoir (FR) 11.11 NAAS 26 JAN 12rn Bumper 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 8/1 D Allen 10L 2nd to Vanderpoel BOULTA 23-NOV-24 7r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld
Beaten 1 1/4l by Honesty Policy when second of 5 at 9-2 on his
over 2m (yielding) last month.
Third of 5 behind Honesty Policy beaten 1 3/4l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a
over 2m (yielding) last month.
Well beaten
Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
B
B Mrs E Connolly
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR) (Soldier of
J Rachael Blackmore F 59317-5
100/30 HR120 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 12L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Shuffle The Deck 12.0
100/1 S.W Flanagan 10.13 25L last of 7 to Anzadam (FR) 11.3 FAIR 30 NOV 24 hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 14/1 C.M Hogan 10.10 won hd 3 1/2L from Downmexicoway 11.8 and Custom Taylor 11.6 GAL 26
Yld/Sft
Finished 13l behind Shuffle The Deck when fifth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
O Tanya Foxe
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Noel Fenton
Br B g Workforce (GB) - Blazing Trails (Milan (GB))
J Brian Hayes F p-p
ELLIS MOR
150/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 (CP) p.u. in race won by Fishery Lane (FR) 11.4 FAIR 16 JAN 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 10/1 J.J. Slevin 11.8 p.u. in race won by Sommesky 11.6 LIM 29 DEC 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m
Punchestown Friends Syndicate
T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary
B P Thiriet,V LeRoy,M Larobe,Ecurie Artsam
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Voix Du Mont (FR) (Voix Du Nord (FR))
J Cian Quirke (3) F 7623-52
KEEP KOOL COKO (FR) HANDICAP RATING 106
7/2 C.M. Quirke 11.4 12L 2nd to Fairyland Opera 10.11
Yld 9/2 Mr A.P Ryan 11.5 15L 5th of 9 to Jamada 11.3 NAAS 3 APR Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 9/4Fav C.M. Quirke 10.8 1 1/2L 4L 5L 4th to Empire Succes (FR)(disq) 10.13 WEX 27 OCT 24 10rn mdn
12l by
when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at
Beaten
Fairyland Opera
Tramore over 2m 5f (yielding) earlier this month.
O R C A Latta
T Yvonne Latta, Wexford
B R C A Latta
Br B f Doyen - Little Mitch (Westerner (GB))
J John Shinnick (5) F 6517-15
THISISTHEWAY 3 N.H. WINS €25,075.00 HANDICAP RATING 116
Star Rating HH
18/1 HR115 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.7 6 1/4L 5th of 19 to Vischio 10.11 LEP 2 FEB Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 2f Sft 9/2 HR104 C.M. Quirke 11.5 won 4 1/2L 9L from Albatala 10.12 and Miss Gitana 9.13 DRYL 21 JAN 9rn hcp
Finished 6l behind Vischio when fifth of 19 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (soft) in February.
7/2Fav HR105 C. Stone-Walsh 11.9 13L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Inchiquin Star 11.9 WEX 28 OCT 24 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 100yds Sft 16 MI LUCKY CAILIN (IRE) (27) €13,000 7
O Deadman’s Inn Syndicate
T William J McLernon, Meath
B Mrs Lisa Doran
Br B f Milan (GB) - Consider Her Lucky (GER) (Silvano (GER))
J Tom Harney (7) F 7247-56
MI LUCKY CAILIN 1 N.H.
€6,200.00
9/1 HR106 J.S. McGarvey 11.8 11L 6th of 18 to In For The Night 11.4 NAAS 3 APR Ext hcp hdl
Star Rating HH
Gd/Yld 10/1 HR107 J.S. McGarvey 11.9 17L 5th of 11fn, 20rn to Battle Of Ridgeway 10.9 GOW 8 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 30yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR109 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 36L 7th of 11fn, 14rn to Sommesky
Finished 12l behind In For The Night when sixth of 18 at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
B,T worn by No 2. CPiece worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 7. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Champagne Jury, 9/2 Downmexicoway, 11/2 Millforce, 10/1 Scalpnagoon, 11/1 A Tipp For Gold, Kish Bank, Coral River, 14/1 Rockymountainbleu, 16/1 Scotcantou, Ellis Mor, 20/1 Thisistheway, 25/1 Littlefoot, Keep Kool Coko (FR), Happy Me, Mi Lucky Cailin, 33/1 One And Only 2024 - 1st Backtonormal 2nd Answer To Kayf (GB) 3rd Black Bamboo (4 min. 48.2 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The lightly-raced DOWNMEXICOWAY can take this for the Henry De Bromhead yard A former point-to-point winner, the six-year-old finished runner-up on his first two runs over hurdles before opening his account at Down Royal in December Although well beaten in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse earlier this month, he was entitled to need the outing and stepping up in trip for the first time under Rules should see him in a better light. Thurles winner Millforce rates the main threat. Gavin Cromwell’s son of Workforce is a proven stayer who should have no difficulties dropping back in distance. Despite a very disappointing effort last time, Scalpnagoon cannot be left out of calculations. WIN: DOWNMEXICOWAY EACH-WAY: MILLFORCE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%) runs ELLIS MOR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%) runs ELLIS MOR
Longest Traveller: HAPPY ME trained by W J Burke, Cork, 158 miles.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOS
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CEEBRATING MICHAEL HOURIGAN
Legendary Limerick trainer Michael Hourigan is receiving a presentation this afternoon from the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee in recognition of his stellar career spanning 52 years as a licensed National Hunt Trainer. First licensed in 1973, Michael trained his first winner when Ramrajya won the Holiday Handicap Hurdle under Jack Cullen at Limerick on St Patricks day, 1979.
Michael trained almost 1,000 winners over jumps, on the flat and between the flags including Deep Bramble, Tropical Lake, Hi Cloy and Church Island and will be forever known for his skillful handling of both Dorans Pride and Beef or Salmon who won over 50 races between them including 16 Grade 1s.
Here at Punchestown, Michael won the John Durkan with Dorans Pride in 1997 and Hi Cloy in 2005 while Beef Or Salmon recorded double Grade 1’s in the 2003/04 Season, winning the John Durkan in December before running out an impressive winner of the Punchestown Gold Cup at the National Hunt Festival in April.
INHSC Chairperson Jill Farrell will make the presentation along with fellow Directors Dr Tom McDonogh, Robert Steele, Victor Connolly, Nicholas Lambert & Richard Rohan.
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76)
(Generously sponsored by the Louis Fitzgerald Group)
TO WINNER:
€11800; SECOND: €4000; THIRD: €2000; FOURTH: €1000; FIFTH: €600; SIXTH: €400
O Bective Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Louis Murray & Colm Moran
Two Miles and Three Furlongs 58 Yards
Br B g Mahler (GB) - American Jennie (Lord Americo)
J Danny Gilligan F 5563-49 (TStrap) AMERICAN MIKE 5 N.H. WINS €57,525.00
Jordan Gainford 11.6 (TS) 17L 9th of 20 to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM
5/1 HR146 C.P Millar 11.1 (TS) 2 3/4L 1L 3/4L 4th to The King Of Prs 9.13 FAIR 11 JAN 12rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3
1f 50yds Sft 7/2Fav HR145 C.P Millar 11.2 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to The Folkes Tiara 10.2 FAIR 30
O Ardyk Ltd
T Patrick T Foley, Carlow
B Robert Honner
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Honeybrook (Alderbrook (GB))
J Simon Torrens F 775-421 (TStrap)
FAD EADRAINN 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING 125
1/3Fav HR120 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (TS) won 10L 5L from Polemon (GB) 11.12 and Oaks Soldier 11.4 CLON 17 APR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 195yds Gd/Yld 11/2 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (TS) 4 1/2L 2nd to Eastern Legend 11.12 NAV 22 MAR 18rn
2m Sft 25/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 1 1/2L ns 4th to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 11.12 NAAS 23 FEB 20rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy
KAID D’AUTHIE (FR) (49) 5 11 12 (166)
O John P McManus
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Yann Rougegrez & M Pierre Rougegrez
Br Br g Choeur Du Nord (FR) - Kadifette (FR) (Califet (FR))
J Mark Walsh F 5-f1-4p (CPiece)
KAID D’AUTHIE (FR) 1 N.H.
Brian Hayes 11.7 p.u. in race won by The New Lion (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12
11rn
1 2m 5f Gd /Sft 9/2 M.P Walsh 11.12 13L 9L 5 1/2L 4th to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 LEP 2 FEB 10rn nov.hdl
O Damian Tiernan
T Philip Fenton, Tipperary
B S A R L Jedburgh Stud
Br B g Ultra - Saroushka (FR) (Westerner (GB))
J Brian Hayes F 632-31
SAINT LE FORT (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 122
3/1 HR113 B. Hayes 11.12 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Bright Legend 11.12 and St Cuthbert’s Cave 11.12
15/8 Niall Moore 11.5 8L 4L 3rd to Addragoole 11.12 CLON 13 FEB 18rn
9/4 B. Hayes 11.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Wonleg 11.7 ROS 30 SEP 24 16rn
O M Buckley & C Noell
T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)
B Ambrose Madden
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Rowlestone Lass (GB) (Hernando (FR))
J James Bowen F 2-206-1
TRADECRAFT 1 NH WIN €6,561.50 Nico de Boinville 11.2 won 3/4L 2L from Lawrenny (GB) 11.8 and Le Tiep’s Sacre (FR) 10.4 SANDOWN PARK 13
Nico de Boinville 11.4 12L 6th of 8 to Anno Power 10.11 SANDOWN PARK 10 NOV 24 mdn hdl 1m 7f 216yds Gd /Sft 15/2 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 62L 12th of 18fn, 19rn to Don’tstopthemusic 12.0 here 3 MAY 24 Bumper 2m 2f 181yds
O John P McManus
T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)
B Mrs Irene Scheldt
Br B g Choeur Du Nord (FR) - Martika (FR) (Martillo (GER))
J Jody McGarvey F 1-
11.2
O Mrs Audrey Turley
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B S C E A Haras De Treli
Br B f Great Pretender - Hideaway Girl (GB) (Fasliyev (USA))
J Paul Townend F p-12pf-f
Star Rating HHHH
GOT GLORY (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €11,000.00 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 130
2/1
D.E. Mullins 11.5 fell in race won by Beckett Rock 11.12 CLON 15 JAN 5rn hdl 2m 202yds Sft
33/1
D.E. Mullins 10.11 fell in race won by July Flower (FR) 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 24 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld 3/1
D.E. Mullins 11.2 p.u. in race won by Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.12 here 10 DEC 24 8rn hdl 2m 122yds Gd/Yld
Fell at the last when 2-1 at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Beckett Rock in January on her racecourse debut.
CPiece worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 1, No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 American Mike, 11/2 Kaid D’authie (FR), Got Glory (FR), 13/2 Tradecraft, Centreofattention, 8/1 Blue Mosque, 10/1 Fad Eadrainn, 14/1 Locked Box, Saint Le Fort (FR), 20/1 Champagne Kid 2024 - 1st Gorgeous Tom 2nd Mistergif (FR) 3rd Antrim Coast (4 min. 50.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The Willie Mullins-trained KAID D’AUTHIE is given a chance to atone for a lacklustre effort at Cheltenham. Previously a respectable fourth in Grade 1 company at the Dublin Racing Festival, the French-bred gelding had won his maiden hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas. Having skipped Aintree, the five-year-old should be a relatively fresh horse coming into this contest and his prominent racing style will prove well suited to this sharp track. Stablemate Got Glory has failed to complete in three starts this campaign, but she was runner-up at this meeting last year and perhaps a return to Punchestown will see her show more of her old sparkle Blue Mosque needs to step up, but she is an experienced hurdler who shouldn’t be ruled out.
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%)
runs GOT GLORY & KAID D’AUTHIE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%)
runs GOT GLORY & KAID D’AUTHIE
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs GOT GLORY & KAID D’AUTHIE today.
Fabrica House // Blanchardstown
Park
THE Festival Sale
Goffs Punchestown Sale: Featuring quality four and five-year-old horses who have won or been placed in recent Point-to-Points or Bumpers, as well as the Grade 1 winning Aurora Vega.
Inspections:
Sale horses will be available for viewing at Goffs from 9am until 1pm on Thursday and from 2pm at Punchestown
Catalogues:
Catalogues are available from the Goffs horsebox next to the weigh room or by scanning the QR code:
www.goffs.com
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76)
(Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Channor Real Estate Group)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €73750; SECOND: €25000; THIRD: €12500; FOURTH: €6250; FIFTH: €3750; SIXTH: €2500
O Mrs Audrey Turley
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Victor Connolly
Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 192 Yards Start
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Backaway (Bob Back (USA))
J Danny Mullins F 62p-107 (CPiece)
P. Townend 11.8 22L 7th of 13 to Julius des Pictons (FR) 11.8 AINTREE 4
Rachael Blackmore 11.7 99+L 14th of 20 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1
Gd /Sft 4/7Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 15L 1L from Flemensface 11.12 and Prophet’s Corner 11.5 here 3
O Francis Mangan
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mr John Donovan
Br B g Milan (GB) - Rosie Suspect (Presenting (GB))
J Sam Ewing F 2-f11
CARDCOUNTER 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00 C HANDICAP RATING 138
7/2 D.J Gilligan 11.4 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Blue Mosque 10.11 and Butch Cassidy 11.4 NAV 22 MAR 6rn
2m 6f 150yds Sft 6/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 won 5 1/2L 1/2L from Dr Eggman (FR) 11.12 and Champagne Kid 11.5 here 20 FEB 21rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 30yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 fell in race won by Lovely Hurling 11.12 NAAS 8 FEB 15rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 101yds Sft
O Mrs Margaret O’Rourke
T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary
B N Heaney & K Heaney
Br B g Walk In The Park - Fleur d’Ainay (FR) (Poliglote (GB))
J Cian Quirke F 1324-42
FLEUR IN THE PARK 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00
HANDICAP RATING 135
7/2 HR133 C.M. Quirke 11.3 3/4L 2nd to Mr Percy 11.3 FAIR 6
7/5Fav HR137 C.M. Quirke 11.0 3 1/4L 6L 5L 4th to Jacob’s Ladder 11.0 NAAS 23 FEB 5rn
Grade 3 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 3/1 C.M. Quirke 11.3 4 1/4L nk
JARRIVE DE MEE (FR) (42)
O Aisling Byrne & Matthew Cunningham & Paul Raleigh
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Andre Marcel Pommerai
Br B g Authorized - Capelle De Mee (FR) (Great Pretender)
J Mr P W Mullins F 4-11-11
Star Rating HHHH
JARRIVE DE MEE (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €17,349.40 HANDICAP RATING 137
Mr P. W. Mullins 11.12 won 21L 24L from Starcrossed Lover 11.12 and Dante’s Inferno (GB) 10.11 HAYDOCK PARK 19 MAR 4rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 144yds Gd Mr P. W. Mullins 11.9 won 3 1/2L hd from Gentleman Bill 12.0 and The Clonmel Kid 10.13 CATTERICK BRIDGE 22 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 66yds Gd /Sft
1/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.4 won 4 1/2L 5 1/2L from Beauforts Storm 10.12 and Plunkett Street (GB) 11.5 THU 21 NOV 24 7rn mdn hdl 1m
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-2fav at Haydock over 2m (good) last month, beating Starcrossed Lover by 21l.
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JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) (47)
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T W P Mullins, Carlow B M Didier Desrayaud Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Que Du Charmil (FR) (Grand Seigneur (FR))
J Paul Townend F 181-441
Star Rating HHHH
JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €167,630.50 HANDICAP RATING 150 P. Townend 11.7 won 2 1/2L 4 1/2L from The Big Westerner 11.0 and Derryhassen Paddy 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 17/2 J.J. Slevin 11.10 (CP) 12L 5 1/2L hd 4th to Final Demand 11.10 LEP 1 FEB 12rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f 53yds Sft 11/8Fav P. Townend 11.12 8L 3L 11L 4th to The Yellow Clay 11.12 NAAS 5 JAN 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft
A winner at 6-1 in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating The Big Westerner by 2 1/2l.
(GB) (143) 6 11 10 (164)
O R S Brookhouse
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mr R S Brookhouse
Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Reset City (GB) (Reset (AUS))
J Sean O’Keeffe F 17-311f-
Star Rating HH
LUCKINTHECITY (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 HANDICAP RATING 132
6/1 P. Townend 11.3 fell in race won by Pray Tell 11.0 CK 8 DEC 24 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 3m 80yds Sft 4/1 P. Townend 11.10 won s/hd 2 1/2L from Millforce 11.5 and Oscars Brother 11.10 CK 13 OCT 24 5rn nov.hdl 3m 50yds Gd 2/5Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 3/4L 6L from Garnacho 11.4 and Arthur’s Victory 11.0 KILB 23 AUG 24 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 8 FAMILIAR DREAMS (GB) (26) 6 11 3 (157)
Fell 3 out when 6-1 in the Grade 3 Singletons Supervalu Stayers Novice Hurdle at Cork over 3m (soft) won by Pray Tell in December last year on his latest outing.
O Mrs Noreen Galvin
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Meon Valley Stud
Br B f Postponed - Familliarity (GB) (Nayef (USA))
J Jordan Gainford F 17-3115
Star Rating HHH
FAMILIAR DREAMS (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,785.00 6 N.H. WINS €84,370.00 C HANDICAP RATING 134 Danny Gilligan 11.1 7L 5th of 13 to Julius des Pictons (FR) 11.8 AINTREE 4 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd 11/1 J.C. Gainford 10.9 won 2 1/4L 4 1/4L from Grainne A Chroi 10.9 and Barnahash Primrose 10.10 LIM 13 MAR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f 150yds Yld 6/4Fav Sam Ewing 11.5 won 3/4L 23L from Toad Hall 11.4 and Our Soldier 11.4 here 24 FEB 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 23yds Hvy
Finished 7l behind Julius Des Pictons when fifth of 13 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
CPiece worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/6 Jasmin De Vaux (FR), 3/1 Honesty Policy, 10/1 Cardcounter, Jarrive De Mee (FR), Familiar Dreams (GB), 25/1 Fleur In The Park, Luckinthecity (GB), 33/1 Argento Boy 2024 - 1st Dancing City (FR) 2nd High Class Hero (GB) 3rd Better Days Ahead (6 min. 6.9 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The Gordon Elliott-trained HONESTY POLICY is taken to follow up his Grade 1 win at Aintree A winner of three of his four career runs over flights, the five-year-old was bought by JP McManus prior to that recent success. With the speed to win over the minimum trip and the stamina to finish runner-up in a point-to-point, he looks to have it all While this is arguably his stiffest test to date, the son of Jukebox Jury should be up to the task. Cheltenham winner Jasmin De Vaux hadn’t convinced with his jumping prior to that commanding success. Provided he puts in an error-free round again, he has to go close Unbeaten hurdler Jarrive De Mee also merits respect.
WIN: HONESTY POLICY EACH-WAY: JASMIN DE VAUX
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%)
runs ARGENTO BOY,JARRIVE DE MEE,JASMIN DE VAUX & LUCKINTHECITY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%)
runs ARGENTO BOY, JARRIVE DE MEE, JASMIN DE VAUX & LUCKINTHECITY
DID YOU KNOW
Punchestown is the only racecourse in Ireland that hosts cross-country racing over 35 obstacles styled on natural countryside fences, banks and hedges.
Longest Traveller: FLEUR IN THE PARK trained by A Slattery, Tipperary, 98 miles. KEEP IT SOCIAL
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I.N.H. Flat Race of €100,000 (Grade 1)
(For The Conyngham Cup) (Generously sponsored by Race & Stay)
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Two Miles and 132 Yards
TO WINNER:
FIRST €59000; SECOND: €20000; THIRD: €10000; FOURTH: €5000; FIFTH: €3000; SIXTH: €2000
O Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell Br B g Walk In The Park - American Creek (FR) (Califet (FR))
J Mr J H Williamson F 113CLASSICAL CREEK (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
9/4 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 4 1/2L nk 3rd to Kalypso’chance (FR) 11.10 NAV 15 DEC 24 5rn
2/9Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 won 1 3/4L 15L from Faithful Follower 11.11 and Knockraha Eagle 11.7 DRYL 2 NOV 24 7rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 1/1FF J W Hendrick won 10L 2L from Game On (GB) and Tyson Magoo TATTERSALLS 28-APR-24 9r5f
Third of 5 behind Kalypso’chance beaten 5l at 9-4 on his
(yielding - soft) in December last year.
O Philip Meade Syndicate
T Noel Meade, Meath
B Philip Meade Snr
Br B g Berkshire - She’s A Star (Well Chosen (GB))
J Mr D O’Connor F 31D321-1 (Hood)
COLCANNON 2 N.H. WINS €65,195.00
9/2 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 (H) won 1 1/2L hd from Sortudo 11.10 and He Can’t Dance 11.10 LEP 1 FEB 9rn Bumper 2m Sft 8/11Fav Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 won 2 3/4L 19L from Heads Up (GB) 11.7 and That Danny Feeling 11.3 GAL 26 OCT 24 9rn Bumper 2m 90yds Yld/Sft 100/30 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 11L 2nd to Sixandahalf 11.3 here 30 APR 24 17rn Bumper 2m 149yds Yld
A winner at 9-2 in the Grade 2 Paddy Power Play Card I.N.H. Flat Race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Sortudo by 1 1/2l.
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COPACABANA (GB) (49)
O Edward Ware
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B John McGrandles
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Molly Milan (GB) (Milan (GB))
J Mr P W Mullins F 10
COPACABANA (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
Mr P. W. Mullins 11.7 10L 10th of 17 to Bambino Fever 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR Bumper 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 9/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 5L 1/2L from Burrows Drive (FR) 12.0 and Coyote Spirit 11.7 NAV 9 FEB 11rn Bumper 1m
Beaten 10l behind Bambino Fever at 9-2 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mme Pascale Souverain
Br Ch g Masked Marvel (GB) - Escort’chance (FR) (Martaline (GB)) J Mr H C Swan F 11-0
(FR) 2 N.H. WINS €20,945.00 C Danny Gilligan 11.7 10L 11th of
Beaten 10l behind Bambino Fever at 5-2fav when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
O Sean Dalton
T Edward F Power (R), Tipperary
B Mr Cathal Persse
Br Br g Valirann (FR) - Classic Sun (GER) (Monsun (GER))
J Mr A P Ryan F p-51 (Hood)
SUNNY SOUTH WEST 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
15/2 Mr A.P Ryan 11.7 (H) won 2 3/4L 17L from Doctor Steinberg 12.0 and Courtmac Gesture 10.4 CLON 27 MAR 15rn Bumper 2m
25/1 Mr A.P Ryan 11.7 (H) 7 1/2L 5th of 18 to Le Labo 11.11 THU 6 MAR Bumper 1m
(PtoP) 8/1 J C Barry p.u. in race won by Alzurs Thunder TURTULLA 17-NOV-24 10r6f Gelds
A winner at 15-2 in a NH flat race at Clonmel over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Doctor Steinberg by 2 3/4l.
O O’Connell Morgan Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Geoffrey Thompson
Br Ch f Jukebox Jury - Midnight Way (Stowaway (GB))
J Miss J Townend F 11-11
BAMBINO FEVER 3 N.H. WINS €120,381.50 C MissJosephineTownend11.0won11/2L11/2LfromHeadsUp(GB)11.7andShuttleDiplomacy(FR)11.7CHELTENHAM12MAR17rnBumper2m87ydsGd/Sft
9/1 Miss J. Townend 11.7 won 7 1/2L 6L from Switch From Diesel 11.7 and Carrigmoornaspruce 11.7 LEP 2
5/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 won 5L 3 3/4L from Derryville 11.4 and Champagne Venture 11.11 here 31 DEC
A winner at 4-1 in the Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Heads Up by 1 1/2l.
O Paul Mullins
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Mr Paul Mullins
Br B f Yeats - Is She Diesel (GB) (Schiaparelli (GER))
J Mr R W Barron F 743-211 SWITCH FROM DIESEL 3 N.H. WINS €30,385.00
3/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.7 won 6L ns from Carrigmoornaspruce 11.7 and Future Prospect 11.7 FAIR 6 APR 8rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 4/5Fav Mr R.W Barron 11.6 won 1 1/2L 6L from Shadys Lady 11.4 and Blue Velvet 11.11 NAAS 9 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m 7yds Sft 18/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.7 7 1/2L 2nd to Bambino Fever 11.7 LEP 2 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Sft
A winner at 3-1 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Carrigmoornaspruce by 6l.
Hood worn by No 2, No 5
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Bambino Fever, 4/1 Colcannon, Kalypso’chance (FR), 7/1 Copacabana (GB), 8/1 Switch From Diesel, 14/1 Classical Creek (GB), 33/1 Sunny South West 2024 - 1st Redemption Day (GB) 2nd The Yellow Clay 3rd William Munny (4 min. 0.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
BAMBINO FEVER bids to follow up recent heroics and holds three of today’s rivals on previous form. A point-to-point winner, her bumper form is top-class and after beating Switch From Diesel at the Dublin Racing Festival, she raced wide when scoring at Cheltenham. She is ground-versatile, consistent and can confirm her Cheltenham superiority over stablemate Copacabana (10th) and Kalypso’chance (11th, having started favourite) Patrick Mullins again rides Copacabana but although he defeated two subsequent winners on debut and also raced wide at Cheltenham, he has 10 lengths to find with the selection. The keen-going Colcannon defeated the subsequent Cheltenham seventh- and eighth-placed horses at Leopardstown and is capable of getting involved. WIN: BAMBINO FEVER EACH-WAY: COPACABANA
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%) runs BAMBINO FEVER & COPACABANA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%) runs BAMBINO FEVER & COPACABANA
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024
The stable runs BAMBINO FEVER & COPACABANA today.
HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
HORSE WELFARE
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses.
In total five veterinarians are in attendance each day of the Festival.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
The horses’ welfare is our priority
The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)
FEATURE LADBROKES GOLD CUP
GRADE 1
OVERVIEW
One of three Grade 1 races run on the second day of the Festival, the Gold Cup is the only Grade 1 Steeplechase on today’s card. First run in its current format in 1999, the first two renewals went to the legendary Ruby Walsh, who bowed out as a fan-favourite aboard Kemboy in 2019 Willie Mullins has seen a lot of recent success in this race, landing five of the past 10 renewals despite seeing Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Al Boum Photo and Galopin des Champs defeated
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
€300,000
KEY TRENDS
4 of the past 10 winners had won at Aintree
18 of the past 20 winners were aged 7-9
13 of the past 19 winners were second-season chasers
It was as though history repeated itself as the odds-on shot Galopin des Champs was denied by Fastorslow for the second year running. Fastorslow and his rider obtained thorough redemption for a Cheltenham Gold Cup mishap, repeating last year’s success and underlining his liking for this track. He responded well to a positive ride to reverse Irish Gold Cup form quite comprehensively under J J Slevin, who was always keen to keep the eightyear-old handy. He pulled away from Galopin Des Champs by just over a length, while Hewick stayed on strongest of the rest to pick up third spot.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
A competitive field of four head to post for the 2025 renewal of the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup Galopin Des Champs will be bidding to gain redemption after losing out on his hat-trick in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, still finishing ahead of the re-opposing Monty’s Star The star stayer will prove almighty popular again. Runner-up in the John Durkan earlier in the season, Spillane’s Tower comes into this fresh after being taken out of the Mildmay at Aintree due to the ground. With a bit of cut in the grass, he could prove a big player. King George VI winner Banbridge can’t be overlooked in here either, scoring at last year’s Festival in the William Hill Champion Chase PRIZE MONEY
Last year’s winner: Fastorslow
VALUE TO WINNER:
5.30 The Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup of €300,000 (Grade 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Three Miles and 213 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) FIRST €177000; SECOND: €60000; THIRD: €30000; FOURTH: €15000
O R A Bartlett
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
B Dan McSorley
Br Ch g Doyen - Old Carton Lass (Presenting (GB))
J J J Slevin F 914u1-7 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH
BANBRIDGE 11 N.H. WINS €597,192.70 C HANDICAP RATING 167
J. J. Slevin 11.10 (CP) 43L 7th of 9 to Inothewayurthinkin 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR chse
P. Townend 11.10 (CP) won 1 3/4L 10L from Il Est Francais (FR) 11.10 and L’homme Presse (FR) 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 24 11rn
16/1 HR165 R. Deegan 12.0 u.r in race won by Energumene (FR) 11.4 CK 8 DEC 24 8rn chse Grade 2 2m 160yds Yld
Well beaten at 13-2 behind Inothewayurthinkin when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month.
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GALOPIN
CHAMPS
O Mrs Audrey Turley
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B G A E C Des Champs
Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) (Marchand De Sable (USA))
J Paul Townend F 1231-12 Star Rating HHHHH
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 5/6FavHR177P.Townend11.10won71/2L5LfromFactToFile(FR)11.10andGentlemansgame(GB)11.10LEP28DEC249rnchseGrade13m100ydsGd/Yld
Beaten 6l by Inothewayurthinkin when second of 9 at 8-13fav on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month.
O Barry Maloney T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Aidan Aherne Br B g Walk In The Park - Tempest Belle (Glacial Storm (USA)) J Rachael Blackmore F 1-22-254 Star Rating HHH MONTY’S STAR 2 N.H. WINS €28,320.00 C HANDICAP RATING
12/1 HR153 Rachael Blackmore 11.10 7 1/2L 5th of 10 to Galopin Des Champs (FR) 11.10 LEP 1 FEB
Yld 4/5Fav HR154 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 5L 2nd to Embassy Gardens (GB) 11.6 TRAM 1 JAN
Finished 20l behind Inothewayurthinkin when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Boodles Cheltenham
CPiece worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/5 Galopin Des Champs (FR), 5/2 Spillane’s Tower, 7/2 Banbridge, 7/1 Monty’s Star
2024 - 1st Fastorslow (FR) 2nd Galopin Des Champs (FR) 3rd Hewick (6 min. 26.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has finished second in the last two renewals of this race and while he hasn’t displayed his best form at Punchestown, he continues to produce consistently high-class performances and finished second in last month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup Beaten four times from six course runs, he nonetheless performed with great credit in each of those defeats and while beaten by Spillane’s Tower in November, is better suited by this longer distance. Spillane’s Tower disappointed in the King George over Christmas and although he remains unexposed and is a fresher horse, he might struggle against chasing’s ‘Mr Dependable’. Banbridge won the King George but, along with Monty’s Star, is held by the selection on Cheltenham form. WIN: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS EACH-WAY: SPILLANE’S TOWER
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%) runs GALOPIN DES CHAMPS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%) runs GALOPIN DES CHAMPS
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2022 The stable runs GALOPIN DES CHAMPS today. Longest Traveller: SPILLANE’S TOWER trained by J J Mangan, Cork, 158 miles.
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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
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Two Miles and Four Furlongs 80 Yards Start (Registered as the L’Escargot Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Colm Quinn BMW) FIRST €59000; SECOND: €20000;
TO WINNER:
AINTREE 4 APR 30rn hcp chse
J. J. Slevin 11.10 (TS) 10L 2 3/4L 3rd to Pic D’orhy (FR) 11.10 ASCOT 15 FEB 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 5f 8yds Gd 25/1 HR157 D.A. Jacob 11.12 (TS) 33L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Solness (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 24 chse
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T W P Mullins, Carlow B M Jean-Marc Lucas Br Ch g Muhtathir (GB) - King’s Daughter (FR) (King’s Theatre)
J J J Slevin F 2f3-055 (TStrap)
JAMES DU BERLAIS (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €186,010.00 HANDICAP RATING 150
J. J. Slevin 11.8 (TS) 10L 5th of 30 to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.11 AINTREE 4 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Gd /Sft 14/1 HR151 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 9 3/4L 5th of 11fn, 13rn to Monbeg Park 10.12 LEP 2
Yld 11/1
HR152 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 32L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Backtonormal 9.13
Basil Holian
Gavin Cromwell, Meath
Ian Hannon Br B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - La Gree (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
J Keith Donoghue F 14p8-60
VISIONARIAN 7 N.H. WINS
33/1 HR147 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 81L last of 15fn, 16rn
28/1 HR148 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 20L 6th of 7 to Appreciate It 11.3 THU 19
Gd 150/1 HR150 K.M. Donoghue
O John P McManus
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B Mrs Caroline George
Br Br g Kayf Tara (GB) - Moyliscar (GB) (Terimon)
J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) F 12-9463- (TStrap)
FIGHTING FIT (GB) 6 N.H. WINS €62,835.00 C HANDICAP RATING 140 15/2 HR116 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.9 (TS) 7L 1/2L 3rd to Wee Charlie 11.4 GAL 8
10/1 HR143 M.P Walsh 10.13 (TS) 75L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Saint Roi (FR) 11.7 GAL 4
16/1 HR144 M.P Walsh 11.3 (TS) 3 1/4L 1/2L 12L 4th to Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 11.8
of 6 behind Wee Charlie beaten 8l at 15-2 on his
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INDIANA JONES (FR) (88) 9 11 1 (155) O Robcour
T M F Morris, Tipperary
B M Francois-Marie Cottin
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Matnie (FR) (Laveron (GB))
J Gavin Brouder (3) F 0796-47 (C,T)
INDIANA JONES (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €41,595.00 C HANDICAP RATING 140 16/1 HR140 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (CP) (TS) 19L 7th of 11fn, 14rn to An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Yld
7/2 HR122 G. Brouder 11.5 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 4L 4th to Samui (GB) 11.7 THU 19 JAN 9rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd 33/1 HR123 G. Brouder 10.5 (CP) (TS) 8L 6th of 18fn, 19rn to Enniskerry 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld
when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown
O R S Brookhouse T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Eddie O’Donoghue
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Dark Mimosa (Bahri (USA))
J Rachael Blackmore F 2-3163-8
LETS GO CHAMP 2 N.H. WINS €64,900.00 CD HANDICAP RATING
6/1
HR140 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 22L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to The King Of Prs 9.13 FAIR 11 JAN Ext
2m 1f
Sft M. P. O’Connor 9.13 4 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Il Ridoto (FR) 9.13 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 24 15rn hcp chse
Gd 10/1 HR140 Rachael Blackmore 10.6 8 1/2L 6th of 18fn, 22rn to Pinkerton 10.4 GAL 31 JUL
Well beaten at 6-1 behind The King Of Prs when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 SBK
Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft) in January.
O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate
John C McConnell, Meath
B Tim and Helen Keoghan
Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Andreas Benefit (Beneficial (GB))
J Alex Harvey (5) F 1195-30
SEDDON 2 FLAT WINS €17,995.00 9
Alex Harvey 10.7 20L 10th of 20 to Jagwar (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13
Ben Harvey 11.1 9L 2 3/4L 3rd to Springwell Bay (GB) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 1 JAN 8rn hcp
Ben Harvey 11.10 7L 5th of 10 to Numitor (GB) 10.13 CHELTENHAM 13 DEC
10th
20
in a
25-1 when eighth of 30 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over
Third
(good) in October last year.
Beaten 20l behind An Peann Dearg at 16-1
over 2m 1f (yielding) in February.
Beaten 20l behind Jagwar at 28-1 when
of
on his latest outing
chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Beaten 19l behind Gentleman De Mee at
2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
10 MARS HARPER (GB) (26)
O Pioneer Racing
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Dermot Rogers
Br B g Sulamani - Kizzy May (Definite Article (GB))
J Sam Ewing F 20-0440 (C,T)
MARS HARPER (GB) 5 N.H. WINS €57,230.00 HANDICAP RATING 135
Sam Ewing 10.8 (CP) (TS) 26L 13th of 30 to Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.11 AINTREE 4 APR hcp chse
Tiernan Power Roche 10.2 (CP) (TS) 2 3/4L 2 3/4L hd 4th to Jagwar (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 20rn
20/1 HR133 Sam Ewing 10.8 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L 1 3/4L 5L 4th to Monbeg Park 10.12 LEP 2
11 SO SCOTTISH (FR) (11) 8 10 10
O John P McManus
T Emmet Mullins, Carlow
B Nicolas Madamet, Ian Kellitt, Mme Ann Thomlinson
Br B g Martaline (GB) - Mer D’arabie (FR) (Ballingarry)
J Aidan Kelly (5) F 270-040 (C,T)
SO SCOTTISH (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €23,272.30 HANDICAP RATING 135
40/1 G.F Carroll 10.7 46L 14th of 18 to Nautical Force (GB) 9.5 CK 19 APR mdn 1m 2f 100yds Sft 11/2 W.J. Lee 9.9 nk nk 6L 4th to Mick Collins 9.9 BELW 5 APR 8rn mdn 1m 4f 37yds Gd Donagh Meyler 10.11 (CP) 27L 13th of 20 to Jazzy Matty (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM 12
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O Philip J Reynolds
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Whitebarn Farming Ltd
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pretty Moon (FR) (Moon Madness)
J Danny Gilligan F 2p00-46 (CPiece)
RIAAN 3 N.H. WINS €25,075.00
Danny Gilligan 10.7 (CP) 9L 6th of 20 to Jagwar (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 13
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HR133 D.J Gilligan 10.7 (CP) 3 1/4L nk 13L 4th to Backtonormal 9.13 LEP 2 FEB 16rn Ext hcp chse
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HR136 D.J Gilligan 10.12 37L 12th of 14fn, 19rn to Sa Fureur 11.5 NAV 7 DEC 24 hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 4f 150yds Sft
13 LIGHTKEEPER (IRE)
O Barstool Prophets Syndicate T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mr & Mrs R & N Furlong
Br B g Walk In The Park - Our Victoria (Old Vic) J Jordan Gainford F b-67411 (B,T)
LIGHTKEEPER 3 N.H. WINS €30,385.00
9/1 HR123 J.C. Gainford 11.5 (BK) (TS) won 8L 1 3/4L from Kiltealy Park 10.7 and Nas Na Riogh 11.4 WEX
3/1HR111D.JGilligan11.4(BK)(TS)won71/2L11/4LfromSpiritOfLegend(FR)11.11andClifftop(GB)11.5DRYL17MAR6rnnov.ch2m3f140ydsGd 5/1 HR116 Sam Ewing 11.4 (BK) (TS) 1 1/2L
O E Gleeson
T John Patrick Ryan, Tipperary
B Edward Gleeson
Br Ch g Thewayyouare (USA) - A Woman In Love (GB) (Muhtarram (USA))
J Daniel King F 644-361 (Blinkers)
Star Rating HHH
GRANGE WALK 6 N.H. WINS €75,520.00 HANDICAP RATING 124
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HR112 D. King 11.4 (BK) won 2 1/2L hd from Slip Jig 10.1 and Ballinoe Blaze 9.12 LIM 10 APR 8rn
HR126 D. King 10.13 (BK) 49L 6th of 7fn, 11rn to Champagne Mahler 10.1 GOW 8
HR126 D. King 10.4 (BK) 7L 3 1/2L 3rd to An Peann Dearg 10.0 LEP 1 FEB 14rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Yld
A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Slip Jig by 2 1/2l.
B,T worn by No 13. Blinkers worn by No 15. C,T worn by No 1, No 6, No 10, No 11
CPiece worn by No 4, No 12, No 14 TStrap worn by No 2, No 5, No 9.
Long Handicap - Grange Walk 9-13 (139)
Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Blue Lord (FR), Lets Go Champ, 13/2 Lightkeeper, 8/1 James Du Berlais (FR), Riaan, 12/1 Adamantly Chosen, Seddon, Mars Harper (GB), Must Be Obeyed, Grange Walk, 16/1 Fighting Fit (GB), Indiana Jones (FR), The King Of Prs, So Scottish (FR), 33/1 Visionarian 2024 - 1st Lets Go Champ 2nd Must Be Obeyed 3rd Authorized Art (FR) (5 min. 14.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
JAMES DU BERLAIS has won just once since October 2020, but has run many good races in defeat and has useful recent form. Placed twice at Grade 1 level from three course runs, he fell when fancied for last year’s race He has run well in the last two renewals of Aintree’s Topham Chase, drops slightly in grade here, and should compete Lets Go Champ is 8lb higher than when winning this last year, while runner-up Must Be Obeyed is much better off at the weights and has a useful course record but was well beaten just eight days ago
Lightkeeper steps up in grade, while Blue Lord tries cheekpieces.
WIN: JAMES DU BERLAIS
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: LETS GO CHAMP
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%) runs ADAMANTLY CHOSEN, BLUE LORD & JAMES DU BERLAIS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%) runs ADAMANTLY CHOSEN, BLUE LORD & JAMES DU BERLAIS
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018 and 2022 The stable runs ADAMANTLY CHOSEN, BLUE LORD & JAMES DU BERLAIS today.
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!
Race preview from Weatherbys
A dozen go to post for the concluding contest on day two–theWeatherbysGeneral Stud Book Irish EBF Mares INH FlatRace–andwithChampion Bumper winner Bambino Fever takingherchanceintheGrade 1 earlier on the card, Aintree winner Seo Linn sets the standard.
Paddy Twomey’s daughter of Order Of St George was returningfroma138-daybreak – having won a Listed race at Cheltenham in November –and showed plenty of pace when winning the Grade 2 Nickel Coin at the Grand National meeting. The drying groundwillverymuchbeinher favour and she is expected to be switched to the Flat in the comingweeks/months.
Aintree winner Seo Linn sets the standard.
Willie Mullins has won four of the eight renewals of this race and he relies on Future Prospect, who looked exciting when winning at Fairyhouse in mid-December, before finishing only fifth when sent off favourite to win the Grade 2 at the Dublin Racing Festival, a race which was won by her aforementioned stable-mate BambinoFever.
The third and fourth reoppose this afternoon and Carrigmoornaspruce (3rd) againfinishedinfrontofFuture
Prospect when runner-up to Switch From Diesel earlier this monthandthewinnerisanother who runs in the Grade 1 rather than taking on her own sex here. Carrigmoornaspruce’s Christmas victory over recent 12-length winner Sortudo (Switch From Diesel was back in 3rd that day, incidentally) reads well and under the prevailing conditions, she has tobegivenplentyofrespect.
Amen Kate had beaten her impressively on debut at Limerick last September, then split Carrigmoornaspruce and Future Prospect when fourth in the DRF Grade 2. That pairing reversedtheformatFairyhouse recently and whilst it could be that Thomas Cooper’s mare prefers slightly softer ground, it is worth noting that her dam Augusta Kate won this race backin2016.
Of the remainder, recent Limerick winner Good Girl Kathleen and in particular, RockOnByareofmostinterest. The latter was almost upsides KingstonQueenwhenfallingat thelastinanIrishPointandthe winner was a Listed winner for David Pipe in January before finishing third behind Seo Linn at Aintree. Paul Nolan’s daughter of Kayf Tara herself madeasuccessfulRulesdebut when winning at Galway in late-October and although she has a break to overcome andstepsupmarkedlyinclass, shouldn’tbeunderestimated.
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Two Miles and 132 Yards
(Registered as the Liss A Paoraigh Mares I.N.H. Flat Race) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) FIRST €26550; SECOND: €9000; THIRD: €4500; FOURTH: €2250; FIFTH: €1350; SIXTH: €900
O Ciaran John Mooney T Thomas Cooper, Kerry B Mr Kevin Doyle Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Augusta Kate (GB) (Yeats)
J Mr F Maguire F 1-44 (TStrap)
11/4 Mr F. Maguire 11.7 7 1/2L 6L 5L 4th to Bambino Fever 11.7 LEP 2 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Sft 15/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.9 won 7 1/2L 3/4L from Carrigmoornaspruce 11.9 and Amboyna 11.4
Finished 9l behind Switch From Diesel when fourth of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O Old Fools Partnership
T Declan Queally, Waterford
B Mr Michael Veale
Br Ch f Diamond Boy (FR) - Carrigmoorna Holly (Beat Hollow (GB))
J Mr D L Queally F 211-32
CARRIGMOORNASPRUCE 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00
7/2 Mr D.L. Queally 11.7 (H) 6L 2nd to Switch From Diesel 11.7 FAIR 6 APR 8rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld
Beaten 6l by Switch From Diesel when second of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
7/2 Mr D.L. Queally 11.7 7 1/2L 6L 3rd to Bambino Fever 11.7 LEP 2 FEB 10rn Bumper 2m Sft 10/1 Mr D.L. Queally 11.7 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Sortudo 12.0 and Switch From Diesel 11.2 LEP 29 DEC 24 5rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 3
O A Broad
T D Broad, Meath
B Arthur England
Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Fly Town (Turtle Island)
J Mr H C Swan F 43-27
CHAMPAGNE VENTURE
14/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 6L 7th of 14 to Moon Eclipse 11.4 LEP 3 MAR Bumper 2m Yld
5/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 28L 2nd to Aqua Force 11.4 GOW 15 FEB 14rn Bumper 2m 1f Sft 33/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 5L 3 3/4L 3rd to Bambino Fever 11.11 here 31 DEC 24 16rn
Beaten 6l behind Moon Eclipse at 14-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) last month.
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J Mr D Doyle F 0
DELOREAN DYNAMITE
6/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.2 10th of 11 to Burrows Drive (FR) 12.0 NAV 22 MAR Bumper 2m Sft
Half-sister to Shanches, won in NH flat race at 2m. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Burrows Drive when 10th of 11 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
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O Mrs A Phelan & Mrs Bridget Beckett
T P Twomey, Tipperary
B Glashare House Stud
Br B f Order of St George - Persian Filly (Persian Bold)
J Mr B O’Neill F 2141-1
SEO LINN 3 N.H. WINS €55,116.00 W. J. Lee 11.2 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from La Conquiere (FR) 11.2 and Kingston Queen 11.2 AINTREE 3 APR 20rn Bumper 2m 209yds Gd /Sft W. J. Lee 11.2 won 5L nk from Siog Geal 11.2 and Strong Run (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 24 12rn Bumper 2m 87yds Gd 8/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.6 3L 8L 4L 4th to Aruntothequeen 11.7 GOW 4
Won on her latest outing when 15-8fav in the Grade 2 Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating La Conquiere by 1/2l.
O John Bryson
T W J Bryson, Antrim
B Morgan Kavanagh
Br Ch f Doyen - Vincenta (Bob Back (USA))
J Ms E Dunseath F
Half-sister to Amrons Sage, won in a point to point race at 3m and 4m and over hurdles at 2m 5f. This is surely too tough a starting point for her.
O Edward Southern
T G A Kingston, Louth
B Basil Brindley
Br B f Make Believe (GB) - La Divina (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
J Miss M O’Sullivan F
Half-sister to Divine Celt, won at 1m 2f. She will be found much easier opportunities down the line and was also entered here on Tuesday.
Hood worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 1, No 7. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Seo Linn, 5/1 Future Prospect, 11/2 Carrigmoornaspruce, 13/2 Amen Kate, 8/1 Good Girl Kathleen, 10/1 Rock On By (GB), 14/1 Champagne Venture, Divaboriva, Mighty Moments (GB), 33/1 Delorean Dynamite, 66/1 Six Mile Suzy, Imagine It 2024 - 1st Familiar Dreams (GB) 2nd Mozzies Sister 3rd Aurora Vega (4 min. 0.3 sec.) Star Rating HHHH
RACE SUMMARY
CARRIGMOORNASPRUCE is very dependable and has run well in some smart bumpers. A dual winner, she was beaten 13 lengths by subsequent Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner Bambino Fever in February and again ran well in a recent Listed bumper - where the smart Switch From Diesel turned previous form around to beat her Future Prospect disappointed in that February race but was just a nose behind the selection 24 days ago, so little separates the pair The well-bred Seo Linn is a half-sister to an Italian Derby runner-up and has scored at Listed and Grade 2 level in England this season. Beaten into fourth in a Gowran Listed bumper in October, she reverts to tackling some of the better Irish-based mares here.
WIN: CARRIGMOORNASPRUCE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (175 wins from 692 runners, 25%) runs FUTURE PROSPECT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%) runs FUTURE PROSPECT
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs FUTURE PROSPECT today.
Longest Traveller: AMEN KATE trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 2.30p.m. The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Mr J.P. McManus) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 58 yards. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 26th April) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 24th April. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 3.05p.m. The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final of €75,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€20,000)) (The Final of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250) Second will receive €15,000 Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and which, in the current season, have run in or been balloted from at least one qualifier race in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series and which have not, at any time, won a Listed or weight-for-age Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle race or which have not, at any time, won a Listed or Grade 1, 2, or 3 I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 58 yards. €675 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two or more hurdle races 7lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €36,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €27,000 allowed 4lb; If purchased for not more than €18,000 allowed 6lb; If purchased for not more than €9,000 allowed 8lb. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once). (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2017 British Pound €1.18; 2018 British Pound €1.14; 2019 British Pound €1.11; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19; 2023 British Pound €1.12; 2024 British Pound €1.15. (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Store Sales). (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) 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 a hurdle race). Value to winner: €44250; Second: €15000; Third: €7500; Fourth: €3750; Fifth: €2250; Sixth: €1500 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 3.40p.m. The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Louis Fitzgerald Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000 Third will receive €2,000 Fourth will receive €1,000 Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400 A hurdle for four years old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 58 yards. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Channor Real Estate Group) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750) Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 7 furlongs 192 yards. €750 to enter on April 9th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €12,500 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race of €100,000 (Grade 1) (For The Conyngham *Cup) (Generously sponsored by Race & Stay) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000 Third will receive €10,000 Fourth will receive €5,000 Fifth will receive €3,000 Sixth will receive €2,000 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than I.N.H. Flat Races or N.H. Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race About 2 miles 132 yards. €600 to enter on April 9th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €10,000 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 5.30p.m. The Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup of €300,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Ladbrokes) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000) Second will receive €60,000 Third will receive €30,000 Fourth will receive €15,000 Fifth will receive €9,000 Sixth will receive €6,000 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles 213 yards. €1,800 to enter on April 9th; €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th or €30,000 if entered by April 24th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. There may be a parade before this race. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000
SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 6.05p.m. The Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade 3) (Registered as the L’Escargot Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Colm Quinn BMW) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000 Third will receive €10,000 Fourth will receive €5,000 Fifth will receive €3,000 Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 20th April 2025. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 80 yards. €500 to enter on April 16th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 24th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Handicaps calculated 21st April. Weights raised by 5lbs. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 6.35p.m. The Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race of €45,000 (Grade 3) (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Registered as the Liss A Paoraigh Mares I.N.H. Flat Race) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550) Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races. About 2 miles 132 yards. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lbs; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred) 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). Value to winner: €26550; Second: €9000; Third: €4500; Fourth: €2250; Fifth: €1350; Sixth: €900 SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE
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