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Ms. Emma Meehan
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Dr. Victoria McCandless, Dr. Rebecca Gibson, Dr. Stephen Clarke
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Mr. H. Suffern M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Mr. Lee Mooney
Mr. Peter Law (Chairperson)
Ms. Alison Millar
Mr. P. G. Stewart
Mr. Henry Lappin
Mr. A. Ring
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Veterinary Assistants
Mr. B. Hamilton
Mr. L. Wyer
Ms. T. Dewberry
Mr. D. Cullen
Mr. D.J. Condell
Mr. M. Weedon
Mr. H. Hynes
Dr. V. McCandless
Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
Raceday Integrity Officers Team
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.
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race who follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and racegoers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.
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ALLOWANCE
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BACKWARD
Young horse which needs time to mature.
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The horse expected to win – usually a shortpriced favourite.
BLINKERS
A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, designed to make horses concentrate.
BUMPER
A flat race run under jump rules, used to educate young prospective jumps horses. Officially called National Hunt Flat race.
CHEEKPIECES
A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle, plays a similar role to blinkers as in they are designed to make horses concentrate.
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Official in charge of running the racing programme, at Down Royal it is Brian Hamilton.
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220 yards or one eighth of a mile.
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Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.
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A horse who has yet to win a race.
MARE
Female horse, aged 5 or older.
NATIONAL HUNT
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PENALTY
Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.
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Distance 2m3f170y
THE CARSENA BLOODSTOCK
MARES MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field))
Fibrus Broadband will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €7,068 SECOND €2,400 THIRD €1,200 FOURTH €600 FIFTH €360 SIXTH €240
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting. WEIGHTS 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. DECLARED 17
1 Miss Doyenne (IRE) 76
f Chesnut by Doyen - Miss Generosity (Generous)
Owner: Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd
Bred by: C Berry & Berry Farms
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green & yellow quartered cap
Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €7,970
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Form 9/4 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 1 3/4L 21L 3rd to Blue Velvet 11.7 PUN 26 JAN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
5/1 Patrick M O’Brien 11.0 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Sept Etoiles (FR) 11.4 here 26 DEC 25 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 15yds Yld
7/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.8 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Torpille Dagrostis (FR) 11.11 and Crohan Lady 11.4 CK 21 APR 25 13rn Bumper 2m Yld
Recent Finishes 2-113-3 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict
Third in a C&D maiden hurdle but a poor third at Punchestown since; better ground can help Probable SP: 6/5
2 Cool Native (IRE) 8
f Bay by Westerner - Coolnasneachta (Old Vic)
Owner: Bective Stud
Bred by: Mrs Marea O’Donohoe
Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,283
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Form 15/2 Jack Kennedy 11.7 u.r. in race won by Alliteration 11.7 FAIR 4 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 15/2 Jack Kennedy 11.7 1L 1/2L 3rd to Flashaway 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 25 22rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
5/4FF J W Hendrick won 3/4L 29L from Peppers Corner and Queen Record (FR) LOUGHBRICKLAND 29-MAR-25 7r3f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes p-2213-u Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Third in a Navan maiden hurdle; unseated last week; closely matched with Miss Doyenne Probable SP: Evs
3 Forever And A Day (IRE) 35
f Bay by Eliot - Oscar Day (Oscar)
Owner: C Woods
Bred by: Miss C Woods
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white star & sleeves, emerald green cap Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,008 7 10-13
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Trainer: Peter Maher Form 125/1 Kevin Healy 10.11 25L last of 6 to Kiltybo 11.4 NAAS 8 MAR Bumper 2m 77yds Sft/Hvy 150/1 Sean O’Keeffe 10.13 2L 42L 3rd to How’s Hannah 11.7 PUN 18 FEB 6rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 175yds Sft 250/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 69L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Blue Velvet 11.7 PUN 26 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy
Recent Finishes 736 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and a bumper so best to look elsewhere Probable SP: 50/1
4 Hathaways Cottage
(IRE) 8
Jockey: Ben Harvey
f Bay by Mahler - Carrig’n May (Classic Cliche)
Owner: R Nicholas
Bred by: Mrs M Turner
Colours: ORANGE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, hooped cap Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €429
Trainer: D M Christie
Form 5/1 B O’Neill p.u. in race won by The Great Unknown LOUGHANMORE 04-APR-26 3r2f Mares Open 3m Yld/Sft
15/2 Mr D. Doyle 10.7 (TS) 6L 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Dora D’or 10.7 here 17 MAR 7rn hnt.ch 2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld
17/2 B O’Neill p.u. in race won by Carnfunnock TYRELLA 24-JAN-26 8r4f Open 3m Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 2p-pp4p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Fourth in a hunter chase here last month but pulled-up in a point since; others preferred
Probable SP: 50/1
5 Lady Cosmo (IRE) 53
f Bay by Arctic Cosmos - J’Arrive (Generous)
Owner: Mrs Rose Boyd & Mrs Marie J Armstrong & Seamus Carmichael Bred by: Martin Keating
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves, striped cap
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €100 6 10-13
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Form 25/1 Sean Flanagan 10.13 61L last of 6 to How’s Hannah 11.7 PUN 18 FEB mdn hdl 2m 6f 175yds Sft
Trainer: C A McBratney
6/1 J D Coffey won 1/2L 24L from Oh My Jenny and Fiadh’s Fortune BALLINDENISK 30-NOV-25 11r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
7/1 M J Kenneally 18L 7th to Somersby Roost DROMAHANE 27-APR-25 13r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld
Recent Finishes 6371-6 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Point winner was beaten a long way in a Punchestown maiden hurdle and best watched for now
Probable SP: 28/1
6
Likeyouhaveplenty (IRE)
f Brown by Shirocco - Blondes No More (Milan)
Owner: Mark McDonagh
Bred by: Mr Mark McDonagh
Jockey: Mark McDonagh
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star
5 10-13
Trainer: Sean O O’Brien
Recent Finishes Star Rating HHIII
Probable SP: 28/1
7
Verdict Not a bad pedigree and could run respectably on debut
Jockey: Carl Millar (5)
Mercurial Sea (IRE) 22
f Bay by Affinisea - Cloudante (Cloudings)
Owner: Judith Long
Bred by: G Rossiter & M Allen
Colours: PINK, black cross of lorraine, white sleeves & cap Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,195 Handicap Rating 90 5 10-13 Hood
Trainer: Nigel Thomas Slevin
Form 80/1 HR93 Paddy Cleary 9.7 (H) 20L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Catchabird 10.6 NAV 21 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft
66/1 HR94 Finn Brickley 11.3 p.u. in race won by Cowper Hall 11.5 FAIR 13 DEC 25 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 55yds Sft
50/1 Carl Millar 10.7 12th of 14fn, 16rn to Katie Daniels 10.13 FAIR 21 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Hvy
Recent Finishes 3850p-8 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Well-held in four hurdles including on h’cap debut last time; rated 90 so needs lots more Probable SP: 25/1 8 Ri Ra
(IRE) 85
f Bay by Walk In The Park - Night Palm (Great Palm)
Owner: Stylebawn Syndicate
Bred by: Larry Dunne
Colours: BLACK, yellow star & sleeves, quartered cap Career record 2 runs
Jockey: Brian Barry (7)
Form 100/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.0 (H) 23L 7th of 8 to The Irish Avatar 12.0 NAV 17 JAN Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy
40/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.0 (H) 24L 9th of 11 to Bentraghhill 12.0 LEP 28 DEC 25 Bumper 2m 34yds Gd/Yld
8 10-13 Hood
Trainer: Riceal Dunne
Recent Finishes 9-7 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Late starter was beaten 24l in both bumper runs and is best watched for now Probable SP: 40/1
9 Shortt Fuse (IRE) 8
f Bay by Rajj - Kiss Debride (Oscar)
Owner: JP Partnership
Bred by: Mrs M O’Reilly
Colours: RED, orange sleeves, orange & black check cap Career record 3 runs
Jockey: Josh Williamson (5)
5 10-13
Trainer: Ms Helen P Markham
Form 500/1 Cian Cullinan 10.12 p.u. in race won by Midnight Jet 11.12 FAIR 4 APR 25rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft
250/1 Cian Cullinan 10.12 36L 8th of 16fn, 20rn to Brechin Castle 11.12 NAAS 4 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
250/1 Cian Cullinan 10.12 48L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Ksar Fatal (FR) 11.12 PUN 15 FEB mdn hdl 2m 3f 104yds Hvy
Recent Finishes 08p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Not a lot to show for three maiden hurdle efforts at huge prices and passed over today Probable SP: 100/1
10
Supreme Axel (IRE) 106
f Bay by Alkaadhem - Ballagh Lady (High-Rise)
Owner: J D Phelan
Bred by: John Phelan
Colours: PURPLE, light green seams, light green star on cap Career record 2 runs
Jockey: Josh Younge (7)
Trainer: James Andrew Fahey
Form 300/1 Josh Younge 10.6 (TS) 46L 13th of 15fn, 18rn to Changeyourstars 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy
250/1 Philip Donovan 10.10 p.u. in race won by Venusienne (FR) 10.13 TRAM 9 OCT 25 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 73yds Yld 4/1 R W Barron p.u. in race won by A Pleasant Suprise DROMAHANE 30-DEC-24 14r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 5p-p0-
Verdict Not much promise in two points and two maiden hurdles so passed over today Probable SP: 100/1
11 The Poet’s Way (IRE)
14
f Grey by Poet’s Word - Good Girl Mindy (Scorpion)
Owner: P J Sheridan
Bred by: Mr Paul Brady
Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, white cap, emerald green star Career record 2 runs
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien (5)
5 10-13
Trainer: T G McCourt
Form 500/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.11 p.u. in race won by Robertjames (FR) 11.4 DWNP 29 MAR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 185yds Yld/Sft
200/1 Alex Harvey 11.7 p.u. in race won by Blue Velvet 11.7 PUN 26 JAN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy
Recent Finishes pp Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Hasn’t jumped well when pulled-up in two maiden hurdles so passed over today Probable SP: 100/1
12
Whispering Hopes (IRE) 26
f Bay by Estidhkaar - Grandegrandegrande (High Chaparral)
Owner: Liam Lennon
Bred by: Ciara Eglington
Colours: BLACK, emerald green sash & sleeves, emerald green cap Career record 19 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €6,149 Handicap Rating 95
Jockey: Mr E P Powell (7)
Trainer: Liam Lennon
Form 200/1 HR100 Mr E.P. Powell 10.4 57L 8th of 18fn, 19rn to Barley Lane 11.4 here 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 1f 105yds Yld
150/1 HR102 Mr E.P. Powell 10.4 67L 14th of 18fn, 20rn to Green Hope (GB) 11.4 here 20 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Yld/Sft 5/1 HR104 Jack Kennedy 11.7 51L last of 6 to Oh Janey 11.3 DWNP 10 OCT 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 65yds Yld
Recent Finishes 23f6-08 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Poor in two starts for this yard (both here) and needs improvement on her best form anyway Probable SP: 20/1
13 Creevybeg (IRE)
f Brown by Maxios - Blackberry Lass (King’s Theatre)
Owner: Templeburn Racing Syndicate
Bred by: Clare A Kehoe
Colours: RED, yellow sash & sleeves, white cap
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
4 10-05
Trainer: C A McBratney
Recent Finishes Star Rating HHIII Verdict
14/1
14 Eitilt (IRE) 12
f Chesnut by Hunting Horn - Good Time In Milan (Milan)
Owner: P J Rothwell
Bred by: Michael Wemyss
Colours: MAUVE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, yellow star on cap Career record 3 runs
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche Trainer: P J Rothwell
Form 200/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.13 47L last of 11 to Shirzan 10.9 LIM 31 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft
250/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.4 55L 14th of 15 to Lynches Knock 11.0 LEP 29 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 2f Gd/Yld
40/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.6 p.u. in race won by Highland Crystal 10.9 PUN 13 NOV
15 Infinity Succes (FR) 26
f Bay by Latrobe - Frija Eria (Kadalko)
Owner: Shane Wilson
Bred by: M Damien Bellanger & M Nicolas Bellanger
Colours: PURPLE, yellow & purple check sleeves, purple & yellow check cap Career record 3 runs Prize-money
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Form 16/1 Mr D. McGill 10.8 56L 12th of 13 to Lizzie Twigg 11.4 here 17 MAR Bumper 2m 1f 105yds Gd/Yld 6/1 Mr D.L. Queally 11.3 (BK) 6L 32L 2 1/4L 4th to Our Trigger 11.10 GOW 22 JAN 4rn Bumper 2m Hvy 3/1Fav Michael Kenneally 10.0 15L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Quinta Do Lago (FR) 11.0 CK 12 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 70yds Gd
Recent Finishes 6-40 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Decent run in an Academy hurdle on debut but below that level in two bumpers since Probable SP: 22/1
16
Thelittlevillager (IRE) 24
f Bay by Hunting Horn - Jessamine (Mastercraftsman)
Owner: Kiltipper Road Syndicate
Bred by: Miss Gretta Kennedy Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow sash, yellow & emerald green halved sleeves, black cap Career record 2 runs 4 10-05
Jockey: Dylan Robinson Trainer: P J Rothwell
Form 250/1 Dylan Robinson 11.0 82L last of 14 to Lynches Knock 11.2 CK 19 MAR mdn hdl 2m 1f 20yds Yld
150/1 Dylan Robinson 11.0 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Moulin Labbe (FR) 11.7 NAV 28 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy Recent Finishes 70
17 Westin Pimpernel (IRE) 14
f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Westinmare (Definite Article)
Owner: Templeburn Racing Syndicate
Bred by: Jennifer O’Shea & Margaret Walsh
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HOOPS, yellow sleeves & cap Career record 2 runs
4 10-05
Trainer: C A McBratney
Form 500/1 Jordan Gainford 10.2 p.u. in race won by Robertjames (FR) 11.4 DWNP 29 MAR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 185yds Yld/Sft
250/1 Jordan Gainford 10.7 97L 17th of 20fn, 21rn to Star Of The Week (FR) 11.12 NAAS 22 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Hvy
Recent Finishes 0p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Tailed-off and pulled-up in maiden hurdles so passed over today Probable SP: 100/1
H,T ON No. 4 Hood ON No. 7, 8 T/S ON No. 10 ? + 2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
Time 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
LAST YEAR 1st Nastya, 2nd Lets Do This Buddy, 3rd Getaways Charm TRAINER Henry De Bromhead WEIGHT 10-13 TIME 4m 52.60 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST Evens Cool Native, 6-5 Miss Doyenne, 14 Creevybeg, 20 Whispering Hopes, 22 Infinity Succes, 25 Mercurial Sea, 28 Lady Cosmo, Likeyouhaveplenty, 40 Ri Ra, 50 Forever And A Day, Hathaways Cottage, 100 others
RACE 1 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Miss Doyenne
RACE VERDICT
There is little depth to this and it looks to be between Miss Doyenne and COOL NATIVE. The former narrowly came out on top when they met in a point-to-point last year but could find the concession of 8lb to the latter too much. The selection does need to put a fall last week behind her. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
Selection: COOL NATIVE
Next Best: Miss Doyenne
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Miss Doyenne
●Foaled May 25, 2020
●Sire Doyen (IRE) (9.7f)
●Dam Miss Generosity (GB)
●Dam’s sire Generous (IRE) (12.1f)
●E10,000 F; eighth foal; closely related to bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner
Miss Eyecatcher, half-sister to point winner
Mr Dinosaur; dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper and 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Battlecry, out of Midlands National winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Lady Cosmo
●Foaled May 08, 2020
●Sire Arctic Cosmos (USA) (f)
●Dam J’Arrive (GB)
●Dam’s sire Generous (IRE) (12.1f)
●E25,000 Goresbridge Dec 25; seventh foal; half-sister to winners Brothers Cup (Italian 1m4f) and I’m On My Way (2m4f-3m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to 2m1f-2m4f chase winner Pack Your Bags, out of French 10.5f Flat/GB 2m hurdle/chase winner
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank Fibrus and Adare Manor for their generous sponsorship of today’s meeting.
Next Meeting
Club Mixers May Day Monday 4th May | Gates Open: 12 Noon
Distance 2m3f170y
HANDICAP HURDLE OF €13,000
(Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus)
Adare Manor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €7,657 SECOND €2,600 THIRD €1,300 FOURTH €650 FIFTH €390 SIXTH €260
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 11
1 Dairy Force (IRE) 14
g Bay by Workforce - Golden Belief
Owner: McConnell & O’Shea Partnership
Bred by: Larry Murphy
Colours: PINK, dark blue stars, pink sleeves, striped cap
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €12,444
Handicap Rating 104
Jockey: Kevin Healy
Form 7/4Fav HR101 Jack Kennedy 11.3 (H) 2 3/4L 2nd to Lips Freedom (GER) 10.9 DWNP 29
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Yld/Sft 15/8Fav HR102 Josh Williamson 11.2 (H) 10L 1L 9 1/2L 4th to Our Uncle Jack 11.1 FAIR 3 FEB 12rn
2m Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR102 Donagh Meyler 11.4 (H) 4L 3/4L hd 4th to Jolie Jewel (FR) 11.7 THU 20 NOV 25 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f
2 Circus Act (IRE) 16
f Bay by Buratino - Daring Damsel (Van Nistelrooy)
Owner: J A Nash
Bred by: Michael Buckley
Colours: BLACK, purple seams, black sleeves, striped cap Career record 34 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €28,067 Handicap Rating 94 7 11-02 Blinkers
Jockey: Peter Smithers
Trainer: J A Nash Form 22/1 HR53 Gary Carroll 9.10 (BK) 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Desert Friend 9.5 DUN 27 MAR hcp (0-60)2m Std 80/1 HR95 Gavin Brouder 10.1 50L last of 9fn, 13rn to Missus Beeton 11.2
15/2 HR97 Ben Kennedy 11.1 (BK) fell in race won by Voice Of Reason 9.13
Recent Finishes 8-14f-97
Verdict Won this last year off 2lb lower; should run well with a repeat of best; ground-versatile Probable SP: 11/2
3
Kalsman (IRE) 14
g Brown by Kalanisi - South Circle (Desert King)
Owner: William Anderson
Bred by: Terryhoogan Bloodstock Breeding
Colours: GREY, maroon chevron, maroon armlet, quartered cap Career record 23 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €7,180 Handicap Rating 93
Jockey: Caragh Monaghan (2)
Form 22/1 HR94 Caragh Monaghan 11.2 (H) 12L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Cozone (GB) 11.0
Gd 16/1 HR88 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.7 (H) won 6 1/2L 2 1/4L from Ghumama 11.4 and Springboard 11.6
(80-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd
Recent Finishes 4941-4-6 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Not a bad effort on comeback two weeks ago; a player with improvement from that
Probable SP: 11/2
4 Brother Hollie (IRE) 26
g Bay by Parish Hall - Ploughland (Vocalised)
Owner: Brendan G Flynn
Bred by: J S Bolger
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, striped cap
Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €251
Handicap Rating 99 4 10-13
Jockey: Alan King
Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff
Form 25/1 Ryan Treacy 11.2 (H) 29L 6th of 12fn, 14rn to Zam Bobbler 11.9 WEX 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft
200/1 Ryan Treacy 11.0 (TS) 17L 6th of 12 to Barbizon 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Hvy
250/1 Alan King 10.7 (TS) 16L last of 10 to Wizard Of Odds 11.0 CK 12 OCT 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd
Recent Finishes 06-6
Verdict
5
Star Rating HHIII
The best of three maiden hurdle runs came at Navan on second start; needs to improve Probable SP: 12/1
Justicialism (IRE) 66
g Bay by Vadamos - Peronism (Street Cry)
Owner: N J Houston
Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud
Colours: YELLOW, black sleeves, red cap, black diamond
Career record 29 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €20,444
Handicap Rating 90
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Form 33/1 HR92 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.6 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Aine’s Lad 11.1 THU 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 195yds Sft
33/1 HR95 Danny Mullins 11.9 42L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Good World 11.7 FAIR 4 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Sft/Hvy
28/1 HR97 R. Deegan 11.11 (BK) 63L last of 18fn, 20rn to Pourquoi Poi 10.13 PUN 14 OCT 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 030-08-p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Hasn’t won over hurdles for just over four years; has been poor on last three starts
Probable SP: 25/1
6 Kp’s
Ladyofknock
(IRE) 446 f Brown by Policy Maker - Bahira (Kalanisi)
Owner: Jeffrey Brennan Bred by: Thomas O’Grady
Colours: WHITE, black stars, red & emerald green halved sleeves, white cap, black star Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €6,755
Handicap Rating 88
Jockey: Thomas O’Connor (2)
Trainer: Mark Fahey Form 11/2 HR88 Thomas O’Connor 10.10 1/2L 8L 3rd to Prince Quattro 10.10 here 21 JAN 25 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 33yds Gd/Yld 13/2 HR88 Thomas O’Connor 10.2 c.o. in race won by Arch Enemy 11.3 FAIR 14 DEC 24 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 110yds Yld 28/1 HR80 Thomas O’Connor 10.0 won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Mayos Vendangeur 10.5 and Star Official 11.4 CLON 3 DEC 24 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 91yds Yld
Recent Finishes 00p1c-3-
Verdict
7 Queen Nel (IRE) 50
f Grey by Mount Nelson - All The Queens (Dilshaan)
Owner: David Jordan
Bred by: R Cody
Colours: YELLOW, light blue triple diamond, light blue diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap, light blue diamonds
Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €11,442
Handicap Rating 88 7 10-10
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Form 22/1 HR91 Jordan Gainford 10.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Blow Wind Blow 11.12
Trainer: E D Delany
Hvy 11/1 HR94 Jordan Gainford 10.10 34L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Pebble Bleu 10.10 PUN
Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR97 Jordan Gainford 11.3 54L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to One Big Boum 11.5 NAV 17 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 40-076p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict No win since 2024 and isn’t easy to fancy on her poor recent form
8
Urbs Intacta Manet (IRE) 41
g Bay/Grey by Lucky Speed - Keen Blade (Turgeon)
Owner: Havin’-A-Mare Syndicate
Bred by: David Kells
Colours: BLACK, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, white cap, royal blue star
Career record 4 runs
Handicap Rating 84 5 10-06
Jockey: Dylan Whelan
Form 300/1 Jordan Canavan 11.8 54L last of 12fn, 16rn to Playtime (GB) 11.10 LEP 2 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
150/1 Ben Harvey 11.12 p.u. in race won by No Cure 11.5 LIM 29 DEC 25 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
300/1 Eoin Walsh 11.7 63L 16th of 20 to Open Secret (GB) 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
Trainer: J P Flavin
Recent Finishes 00p-0 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Not a lot of promise in four maidens; has to do a lot more even dropping into handicaps Probable SP: 25/1
9 Boston Fire (IRE) 49
g Bay by Policy Maker - Boston Lily (Lord Americo)
Owner: Brendan Cawley
Bred by: Mr B Cawley
Colours: YELLOW, black triple diamond, black sleeves & cap
Career record 4 runs
Handicap Rating 81
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Trainer: Peter Maher
Form 500/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 78L 13th of 20fn, 21rn to Star Of The Week (FR) 11.12 NAAS 22 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Hvy
200/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 52L 7th of 14 to Leader D’allier (FR) 11.12 PUN 26 JAN mdn hdl 2m Hvy
400/1 Shane O’Callaghan 11.7 (TS) s.u. in race won by King Of Aces (FR) 11.12 CLON 8 JAN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 202yds Hvy
Recent Finishes ppp-s70 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Hasn’t shown much ability in points and maiden hurdles so not easy to fancy Probable SP: 33/1
10
Pleasureofpressure (IRE) 26
g Bay by Doyen - Carnalway (Getaway)
Owner: Free Rein Syndicate
Bred by: Raymond Nolan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, beige star, beige stars on sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue stars Career record 12 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,521 Handicap Rating 81
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Jockey: Brian Barry (2)
Form 11/4Fav HR83 Shane O’Callaghan 10.6 3/4L 12L 3rd to Let Him B 10.12 here 17
Gd/Yld 7/1 HR81 Dylan Robinson 10.10 4 1/2L 2nd to Alright Darling 10.6 TRAM 25 NOV 25 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f Sft 6/1 HR80 Tiernan Power Roche 10.3 4 3/4L ns 1/2L 4th to Pourquoi Poi 10.13 PUN 14 OCT 25 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 64542-3 Star
Verdict Not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time; can go closer Probable SP: 3/1
11 Party Pack (IRE) 6
g Bay by Well Chosen - Papal Dancer (Papal Bull) Owner: Ruby Racing Syndicate Bred by: M Fogarty
Jockey: Jordan Canavan
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE CHECK, dark blue armlet, dark blue star on cap Career record 15 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,671 Handicap Rating 78 8
Trainer: J P Flavin
Form 16/1 HR78 Jordan Canavan 9.13 (TS) 11L 5th of 15fn, 20rn to Houndsworth 10.13 CK 6 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m Yld
16/1 HR79 Donagh Meyler 10.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16 NOV 25 24rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy
3/1 HR80 Danny Gilligan 10.8 (TS) 22L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Rock Ya Boy Ya 11.0 KILL 5 OCT 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Yld
Recent Finishes p427p-5 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Not a bad effort on comeback at Cork earlier this week; could run well
Probable SP: 7/1 Hood ON No. 1, 3 Blinkers ON No. 2 H,T ON No. 4 C,T ON No. 5, 9 T/S ON No. 11
LAST YEAR 1st Circus Act, 2nd Bayou Belle, 3rd Mickey Cohen
TRAINER J A Nash WEIGHT 10-9 TIME 4m 46.70 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Dairy Force, 3 Pleasureofpressure, 11-2 Circus Act, Kalsman, 7 Party Pack, 12 Brother Hollie, 22 Kp’s Ladyofknock, 25 Justicialism, Urbs Intacta Manet, 33 Boston Fire, Queen Nel
RACE 2 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Pleasureofpressure
RACE VERDICT
Having run a sound race on comeback at Cork over shorter six days ago, PARTY PACK could improve enough to get off the mark up in trip. Last year’s winner Circus Act should go well, along with Dairy Force and Pleasureofpressure [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
Selection: PARTY PACK
Next Best: Dairy Force
Race Result
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Pleasureofpressure
●Foaled Apr 01, 2020
●Sire Doyen (IRE) (9.7f)
●Dam Carnalway I (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Getaway (GER) (14.3f)
●First foal; dam unraced sister to winners Rathhill (useful 2m hurdle) and Vegas Blue (bumper/2m3f hurdle), out of maiden close relative of top-class jumper Bellshill
Best Turned Out
PEDIGREE WATCH
Dairy Force
●Foaled Apr 02, 2019
●Sire Workforce (GB) (16.5f)
●Dam Golden Belief (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Gold Well (GB) (f)
●Third foal; dam well held in bumper/2m hurdle, sister to a point winner, half-sister to 1m4f Flat and 2m hurdle/chase winner
Arresting
Bluegrass & Down Royal Racecourse are pleased to sponsor the Best Turned Out prize for today’s races.
Distance 2m6f
Fibrus Broadband will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €7,068 SECOND €2,400 THIRD €1,200 FOURTH €600 FIFTH €360 SIXTH €240
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) before 4th May 2025 (110 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 12
1 Irish Champ (IRE) 26
g Bay by Milan - Scarlet Feather (Flemensfirth)
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Bred by: Oliver Loughlin
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,894
Handicap Rating 110
Jockey: J J Slevin
Trainer: S R B Crawford
Form 14/1 HR110 Mr S. Connor 10.9 (H) (TS) 13L 7th of 16fn, 19rn to Pat’s Legacy 10.12 here 17 MAR hcp hdl 2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld
J. J. Slevin 11.9 (H) (TS) 17L 2nd to Stride On 11.9 AYR 23 FEB 5rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 110yds Sft
J. J. Slevin 11.5 (H) (TS) 4 1/2L 8L 3rd to Stede Bonnet 11.12 AYR 29 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m Sft
Recent Finishes 14-327
Verdict
2
Star Rating HHHII
Not a bad effort on handicap debut over 2m4f here last time but has to do more Probable
Rough ‘N’ Smooth (IRE) 87
g Bay by Conduit - Rough’n’ready (Winged Love)
Owner: Peter Haughey
Bred by: Navan Stables
Colours: ORANGE, white spots, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €400
Jockey: James Smith (5)
Handicap Rating 103 6 11-05
Form 10/1 James Smith 11.7 3 1/4L 8 1/2L nk 4th to Needs Must 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft
100/1 James Smith 11.7 31L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
150/1 James Smith 11.7 44L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Zanoosh 11.5 PUN 11 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
Trainer: Thomas Gibney
Recent Finishes 8-84 Star Rating IIIII
Verdict
3
Jukebox Johnny (IRE) 80
g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Belle Fortune (Shantou)
Owner: Anthony N Durkan & B M Durkan
Bred by: Victor Connolly
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, pink cap Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €914 Handicap Rating 102
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: Henry de
Form 13/2 HR104 Patrick M O’Brien 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by The Lovely Man 11.6 GOW 22 JAN 15rn
Hvy 7/1 HR105 Mike O’Connor 11.10 32L 5th of 11fn, 17rn to A Year
16/1 HR105 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.9 nk 1 3/4L 8L 4th to Dgalwaygallivantor 10.13 CK
Recent Finishes 6094-5p Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Best run at Cork last December; pulled-up in cheekpieces last time; questions now Probable SP: 20/1
4
Couldntmakeitup
(IRE) 44
g Bay by Court Cave - Sophie Rose (Definite Article)
Owner: Couldn’t Make It Up Syndicate
Bred by: Ms Mary Kennedy
Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE HALVED, red armlet, white cap, royal blue star
Career record 14 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €7,159
Handicap Rating 96
Jockey: Peter Smithers (7)
Trainer: J A Nash
Form Gavin Brouder 11.5 (TS) 99+L 12th of 13 to Guchen (FR) 11.6 NEWBURY 27 FEB hcp hdl (0-110)2m 4f 118yds Gd /Sft
4/1 HR98 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.6 (TS) hd 3 3/4L 3rd to Be Fierce 11.8 PUN 12 JAN 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 35yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR100 Danny Gilligan 12.0 (TS) 30L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to Run For Cover 10.11 FAIR 13 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 55yds Sft
Recent Finishes u349-30 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict
5
Stumbled halfway when was poor at Newbury last time; is a player if bouncing back Probable SP: 14/1
Danny The Champ (IRE) 41
g Chesnut by Feel Like Dancing - Streak (Marju)
Owner: Dermot McGuinness
Bred by: Charles Persse
Colours: DARK BLUE, white hoop, white armlet, striped cap
Career record 7 runs
Handicap Rating 96
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Trainer: John C McConnell
Form 40/1 HR98 Simon Torrens 11.1 16L 9th of 16fn, 18rn to Dee’s Lady (GB) 11.11 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 72yds Sft/Hvy
40/1 HR99 Brian Hayes 11.1 17L 15th of 16 to Mojoe 11.9 PUN 12 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy
300/1 Alex Harvey 11.12 33L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
Recent Finishes 000-909 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict No progress since switched to handicaps and has to find improvement from somewhere Probable SP: 25/1
6
King Gris (FR) 123
g Grey by Gris De Gris - Dexterite
Owner: D Charlesworth
Bred by: E A R L Trinquet, M Olivier Trinquet & M Marc Trinquet
Colours: MAROON & WHITE QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap
Career record 5 runs, 2 wins Prize-money earned €11,630
Handicap Rating 94
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Form Charlie Maggs 9.11 won 1 1/2L 7 1/2L from Getaway Master 10.1 and Pure Sirloin 10.8 HEXHAM
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Hvy Sean Bowen 10.2 won 2L 7L from Red Cadillac 11.13 and Holly Bird 11.3 AYR 1 DEC
3f
Hvy Charlie Todd 11.2 34L 9th of 10 to Terrorise (GB) 10.10 CARTMEL 28 MAY 25 nov.hdl 2m 1f 46yds Gd /Sft
Recent Finishes 385911- Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict
Won consecutive handicaps in UK; this is more competitive but he has to be respected Probable SP: 3/1
7 Only For Our Man (IRE) 39
g Bay by Yeats - Baliya (Robellino)
Owner: Patrick Carberry
Bred by: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
Jockey: Eoin Staples (5)
Colours: BLACK & YELLOW STRIPES, black cap, yellow stars Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,364 Handicap Rating 92 6 10-08
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Form 14/1 HR89 R. Deegan 10.5 1 3/4L 2nd to Umpire’s Call 11.6 NAAS 4 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 180yds Sft/Hvy
80/1 R. Deegan 11.12 73L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Ksar Fatal (FR) 11.12 PUN 15 FEB mdn hdl 2m 3f 104yds Hvy
28/1 Sean Flanagan 11.4 55L 10th of 18fn, 20rn to Green Hope (GB) 11.4 here 20 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 22-5002 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict
Second in a 2m3f Naas handicap last time and looks a major player if staying this trip
Probable SP: 4/1
8
Hitthehayson (IRE) 63
g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Das Rheingold (Moscow Society)
Owner: ManAboutHorse Syndicate
Bred by: Miss Christina Burke
Colours: BLACK & YELLOW CHECK, yellow cap, black star Career record 17 runs, 4 wins Prize-money earned €27,151
Handicap Rating 91
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue
Form 9/2 HR91 Josh Williamson 10.2 (CP) 16L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Westandtogether 10.3 NAV 8 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 180yds Hvy
9/4Fav HR91 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.10 (CP) p.u. in race won by A Year Older 10.2 FAIR 1 JAN 17rn
Conor Stone-Walsh 10.13 (CP) won 3/4L 12L from Fat Harry (GB) 11.3 and Jaipaletemps (FR) 10.13 HAYDOCK PARK 3 DEC 25 9rn hcp chse (0-110)2m 3f 203yds Gd /Sft
Recent Finishes 1411-p5
Verdict Won two chases over the winter; not as good in two hurdle runs since; has to
Probable SP: 8/1
9 Dark Lieutenant (IRE) 17
g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Good As Gold (Beneficial)
Owner: Good As Gold Syndicate
Bred by: John Joe Brady
Colours: RED, white hoop, white sleeves, white cap Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €295 Handicap Rating 88
Jockey: Danny Mullins Trainer: P A Fahy Form 22/1 HR89 Richard Condon 10.12 23L 8th of 10fn, 15rn to Potters Pal (FR) 11.3 CLON 26
100/1 Richard Condon 11.7 11th of 15fn, 18rn to Minella Boss 11.2 GOW 7 MAR mdn hdl 2m 50yds Hvy
33/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 97L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Don Jefe (GB) 11.5 FAIR 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m 4f 55yds Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 956-008 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
10
Badly hampered when well beaten on handicap hurdle debut last time; can do better Probable SP: 14/1
Mistyburn (IRE) 24
g Bay by Policy Maker - Queen Althea (Bach)
Owner: Nice Little Earner Syndicate
Bred by: Mr Geoff Flanagan Colours: WHITE, red star, dark green sleeves, red cap Career record 11 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,372 Handicap Rating 87
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Form 14/1 HR89 Miss P. Elvin 10.9 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 11L 3rd to Stardhem 10.3 CK 19 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 45yds Yld
250/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.9 (TS) 49L last of 7fn, 8rn to King Alexander 11.12 GOW 14 FEB beg.ch 2m 3f 70yds Hvy
250/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.9 p.u. in race won by Banter At The Bar (GB) 11.12 PUN 11 JAN 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f 123yds Sft
Recent Finishes 80-pp73 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Third over 3m at Cork last time; this shorter trip
11
Stardhem (IRE) 24
g Bay by Alkaadhem - Clongeen Star (Arcadio)
Owner: Edward F Power
Bred by: John Redmond
Colours: BLACK, purple star, purple stars on sleeves, black cap Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €20,630 Handicap Rating 87
Jockey: Josh Younge (7)
Trainer: Edward F Power
Form 10/1 HR83 Mr L.P. Barnett 10.3 (H) won 1/2L 11L from Cloudy Fountain 10.1 and Mistyburn 10.9 CK 19 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 45yds Yld Ben Jones 11.3 (BK) p.u. in race won by Gwennie May Jem (FR) 11.4 LINGFIELD PARK 19 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f Sft
Callum Pritchard 11.1 (CP) 99L 6th of 11 to Kalhandrion (FR) 11.9 HUNTINGDON 22 NOV 25 hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 189yds Gd /Sft
Recent Finishes 1pp6-p1 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Won over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected Probable SP: 5/1
12 Spellacy’s Cross (IRE) 17
g Bay by Doyen - Kenzie (Presenting)
Owner: James M Barcoe & J F O’Neill
Bred by: Stephen Dowling
Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, check cap
Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Prize-money
Handicap Rating 84
Jockey: Daniel King
Form 3/1Fav HR84 Donagh Meyler 10.12 14L 5th of 10fn, 15rn to Potters Pal (FR) 11.3 CLON 26
Trainer: James M Barcoe
2f 188yds Sft 12/1 HR102 Jordan Gainford 10.0 18L 5th of 8fn, 13rn to Lonesome Boatman (FR) 10.13
Gd/Yld 5/2Fav HR95 Donagh Meyler 10.8 won 5L 3L from Ceroc 11.9 and Person Of Interest 11.4
2m 4f 219yds Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 6u115-5
Beaten 14l over hurdles at Clonmel on recent return; can do better now so one to consider Probable SP: 12/1
H,T ON No. 1 Cpiece ON No. 3, 8 T/S ON No. 4 Blinkers ON No. 6 C,T ON No. 10 Hood ON No. 11 ? + 2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
LAST YEAR 1st Howdoyalikeherhome, 2nd Tell Nobody Nothin, 3rd Misty Milan
TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 5m 25.50 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 3 King Gris, 4 Only For Our Man, 5 Stardhem, 8 Hitthehayson, Mistyburn, 12 Irish Champ, Spellacy’s Cross, 14 Couldntmakeitup, Dark Lieutenant, Rough ‘n’ Smooth, 20 Jukebox Johnny, 25 Danny The Champ
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Mistyburn
RACE VERDICT
Having run his best race over hurdles when runner-up at Naas over 2m3f last time, point winner ONLY FOR OUR MAN can stay this trip and win with better ground no issue. There are plenty with chances, though, notably Spellacy’s Cross, Stardhem and King Gris [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
Selection: ONLY FOR OUR MAN Next Best: King Gris
Race Result
Distances Time 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Jack Kennedy (King Gris, Down Royal 3:05) has the best strike-rate having ridden 34 winners from 84 rides (40%) here in the last five years. Source: Racing Post JUMP IN WITH THIS JOCKEY
Distance 3m
THE FIBRUS SAYS NEIGH TO PRICE HIKES HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (0-100)
Fibrus Broadband will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €5,900 SECOND €2,000 THIRD €1,000 FOURTH €500 FIFTH €300 SIXTH €200
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100. DECLARED 21
1
Cozone (GB) 14
g Bay by Pour Moi - Bella Nouf (Dansili)
Owner: Debbie Kelly
Bred by: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
Colours: GREY & PINK CHEVRONS, pink star on cap
Career record 62 runs, 5 wins, 17 places Prize-money earned €75,181
Handicap Rating 100
Jockey: James Smith (5)
Trainer: Matthew J Smith
Form 7/2 HR90 James Smith 11.0 (TS) won 7 1/2L 2L from Coppola 10.12 and Toor Moon 10.6 DWNP 29 MAR 14rn
(0-100)2m 5f 185yds Yld/Sft
33/1 HR95 Ben Harvey 10.11 (TS) 27L 8th of 11fn, 20rn to Battle Of Ridgeway 10.9 GOW 8 MAR 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 30yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR98 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.4 (TS) 38L last of 11fn, 12rn to Rokathir (FR) 10.3 PUN 24
Recent Finishes 0-0908-1
Verdict Back to form with a bang last time; 10lb hike but has won off higher; big player Probable SP: 15/4
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Sphagnum (IRE) 143
g Bay by Urban Poet - Well Bonnie (Gold Well)
Owner: Peat Moss Syndicate Bred by: A & E Heagney
Colours: ORANGE, emerald green stars, white sleeves, orange cap, emerald green stars Career record 31 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €65,000 Handicap Rating 100
Jockey: Dillon Maxwell (5)
Form 18/1 HR103 Dillon Maxwell 11.0 (CP) (TS) 34L 8th of 12 to Plunkett Street (GB)(disq) 11.12 THU
Trainer: J P Broderick
4f Yld 11/2 HR105 Dillon Maxwell 11.5 (CP) (TS) 37L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Tango Theatre 10.4 SLGO 20
118yds Gd 7/1 HR106 Dillon Maxwell 10.7 (CP) (TS) 29L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Ad Caelum 11.1 BAL 11 AUG 25 Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 215yds Gd Recent Finishes 1p-f808- Star Rating HHIII
Verdict
Holds a whopping 30lb lower chase mark; unable to take advantage in three runs this term Probable SP: 20/1
3 Take Chance (FR) 45
g Bay by No Risk At All - Saalewuste (Next Desert)
Career record 11 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €2,864
Handicap Rating 97
Jockey: Anna McGuinness (7)
Trainer: John C McConnell
Form 20/1 HR98 Anna McGuinness 11.5 (BK) 10L 12L 3rd to Brown Boots 10.12 CLON 26 FEB 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m Hvy Brian Hughes 11.10 (CP) 13L 5th of 8 to Dearkeithandkaty (FR) 11.7 MUSSELBURGH 1 FEB hcp hdl (0-110)2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft 12/1 HR97 Anna McGuinness 11.5 (CP) 2L 1L 3rd to Milanaway 11.0 PUN 11 DEC 25 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 207yds Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes pp43-53 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Some decent runs in defeat this season; not out of it and the ground may help Probable SP: 12/1
4
Kellys Corner (IRE) 36
g Bay by Westerner - Miss Mayberry (Bob Back)
Owner: Horsing Around Syndicate
Bred by: Miss Deirdre Motherway
Colours: MAROON, yellow star, white sleeves, maroon cap Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,744 Handicap Rating 95
Jockey: Kevin Healy (7)
Trainer: Cian Collins
Form 6/1 HR96 Kevin Healy 10.5 (H) (TS) 1 1/4L 3 1/2L 4 3/4L 4th to Sky And Sand 10.12 GOW 7 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 16/1 HR98 Jordan Gainford 12.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Nettuno Italia 11.5 PUN 26 JAN 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f Hvy 9/1 Jordan Gainford 11.6 (TS) 7 3/4L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Way Down South 11.12 CK 3 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 703-5p4 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
5
Fourth at Gowran last time in this headgear; has done most of his racing on softer Probable SP: 12/1
Joya Del Mar (IRE)
26 f Bay by Ol’ Man River - Sand Reef (Footstepsinthesand)
Owner: Mrs T Giles-Fahey & Miss S Mangan
Bred by: P J Conway
Colours: DARK BLUE, yellow sleeves, dark blue cap, white star Career record 21 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €9,794 Handicap Rating 94 8 11-08
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
Form 18/1 HR96 Mr J.P. Sutton 11.3 3/4L 12L 1 1/2L 4th to Let Him B 10.12 here 17 MAR 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR98 Mr J.P. Sutton 11.5 (CP) 8 3/4L 6th of 11 to Hitthehayson 10.13 DWNP 10 OCT 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Yld 28/1 HR100 Niall Moore 11.9 14L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Sporting Glance (FR) 11.12 GAL 8 SEP 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld Recent Finishes 5pu86-4 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict 0-21 but some good efforts all the same; kept on for 4th here after an absence last time Probable SP: 12/1
6 Diaduit
Buachaill (IRE) 26
g Bay by Joshua Tree - Graces Treasure (Shantou)
Owner: Gary McGill
Bred by: Patrick Murphy
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sleeves, pink cap Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €295 Handicap Rating 93
Jockey: Mr D McGill (7)
5 11-07
Trainer: Gary McGill
Form 18/1 HR95 Mr D. McGill 11.2 20L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Let Him B 10.12 here 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld 200/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.7 51L 15th of 23fn, 24rn to Santo Sospir (FR) 11.7 PUN 22 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft/Hvy 125/1 Mr D. McGill 11.5 26L 6th of 15 to Jony R 11.12 here 1 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld
Recent Finishes 560-8 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Modest m’den form and similarly moderate on h’cap debut here; others more appealing Probable SP: 33/1
7
John Storey (IRE) 14
g Bay by Yeats - Fore And Aft (Scorpion)
Owner: Jmccrew Syndicate
Bred by: Derrymore House Syndicate
Colours: WHITE, black chevrons on sleeves, black cap
Career record 18 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €7,158 Handicap Rating 93
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue Form 100/30Fav HR93 Josh Williamson 10.4 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Better Times 11.2 DWNP 29 MAR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 185yds Yld/Sft
9/1 HR93 Keith Donoghue 11.9 (CP) (TS) 7 1/2L 2 3/4L ns 4th to Nettuno Italia 11.5 PUN 26 JAN 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f Hvy
9/1 HR95 Mr P.W. Gleeson 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Comeonarchie 10.9 PUN 11 DEC 25 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 207yds Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 876p-4p Star Rating HHIII
Verdict
Positive stable debut when fourth but never travelling when fav’ latest; questions now Probable SP: 13/1
8 Ardera Gun (IRE) 101
g Grey by Yeats - Dahara (Take Risks)
Owner: Ms G C Murphy
Bred by: Pat McGrath
Colours: WHITE & PURPLE DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, white armlet, emerald green & white striped cap
Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,865 Handicap Rating 89
Jockey: Paddy Cody (7)
Form 10/1
HR92 Paddy Cody 11.1 (V) (TS) 38L 10th of 15 to Roccabaker 11.1 TRAM 1 JAN hcp hdl
Trainer: Eoin Doyle
5f 120yds Sft 20/1 HR95 Donagh Meyler 10.13 (CP) (TS) 40L 15th of 20fn, 24rn to Dgalwaygallivantor 10.13
16/1 HR96 Paddy Cody 11.3 (TS) 41L 13th of 18fn, 24rn to St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16 NOV
Recent Finishes 974-00-0
Verdict Has failed to finish closer than tenth in three handicap hurdle attempts; up against it Probable SP: 33/1
9 Jack Inthe Jukebox (IRE) 138
g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Dawn Flyer (Broadway Flyer)
Owner: The Jury’s Out Syndicate
Bred by: Mr Tom Coughlan
Colours: DARK GREEN, white panel, dark green & orange hooped sleeves, white cap
Career record 3 runs
Handicap Rating 89
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Hvy
Trainer: J P Flavin
Form 80/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 25L 9th of 14 to Bon Viveur 11.12 TRAM 25 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Sft 125/1 Donagh Meyler 11.4 55L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to The Big Clubman 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 145yds Gd/Yld 150/1 Michael Kenneally 11.5 68L last of 11fn, 12rn to Ma Jacks Hill 11.12 GOW 3
Recent Finishes 56099- Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
10
Modest point form and similar story in m’dens; not much to recommend him on h’cap debut Probable SP: 33/1
Wakey Wakey Man (IRE) 45
g Bay by Idaho - Ballybrowney Hall (Saddlers’ Hall)
Owner: One For No Reason Syndicate
Bred by: Miss Lisa Pyne
Colours: BLACK, red sash, white sleeves, black cap, red diamonds Career record 11 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,602 Handicap Rating 88
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Trainer: Cian Collins
Form Finn Brickley 11.6 3L 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th to An Buachaill Rua 10.10 LUDLOW 26 FEB 8rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 55yds Gd /Sft 10/1 HR89 Jordan Gainford 10.5 20L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Westandtogether 10.3 NAV 8 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 180yds Hvy 14/1 HR86 Jordan Gainford 11.2 9L 2nd to Shanroe Act 10.6 FAIR 15 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft
Recent Finishes 638-264 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
11
Placed in two big-field h’caps since joining this stable; capable of getting involved Probable SP: 10/1
Lecale’s Diamond (IRE) 99
g Bay by Diamond Boy - Canto Creek (Beat All)
Owner: Michael P Byrne
Bred by: Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Colours: WHITE, purple stars, purple sleeves, white stars, purple cap, white star Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,066 Handicap Rating 86 6 11-00?+2
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Form 15/8Fav Conor Stone-Walsh 11.12 8 1/4L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Way Down South 11.12 CK 3 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f Yld/Sft 14/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 6 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Aclass 11.5 TRAM 25 NOV 25 8rn beg.ch 2m 5f 100yds Sft 20/1 HR87 Shane Fitzgerald 11.1 37L 11th of 18fn, 24rn to St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy
Recent Finishes 00003-6 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Tailed off on h’cap debut but may do better after creditable runs over fences recently Probable SP: 20/1
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Lady Iseult (IRE) 898
f Chesnut by Dylan Thomas - Bonny River (Exit To Nowhere)
Owner: B P Beggan
Bred by: P J Reynolds
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN STRIPES, royal blue sleeves & cap
Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €10,600 Handicap Rating 85
Jockey: P J O’Hanlon
Form 9/1
Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
HR93 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.5 (CP) 24L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Getabelle 11.10 SLGO 27 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 110yds Sft 33/1 HR93 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.2 (CP) 1/2L 5 1/2L s/hd 4th to Irish Envoy 11.7 PUN 10 OCT 23 22rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld 25/1 HR96 Conor Maxwell 11.8 (CP) 48L 11th of 12fn, 15rn to Final Orders (GB) 12.0 BELW 30 AUG 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 90yds Gd
Recent Finishes 6pp040//- Star Rating HIIII Verdict
13 Coppola (IRE) 14
f Bay by Flemensfirth - Bayside Belle
Owner: JPFM Racing Partnership
Bred by: Mr Paul McKeon
Colours: BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, pink cap
Career record 7 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,800
Handicap Rating 84
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Form 5/2Fav HR83 Jack Kennedy 10.12 7 1/2L 2nd to Cozone (GB) 11.0 DWNP 29 MAR 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 185yds Yld/Sft
7/2 HR80 Jack Kennedy 10.8 3/4L 2nd to Rockstown Girl 11.9 here 17 MAR 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld 100/1 HR82 Brian Barry 9.10 38L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Run For Cover 10.11 NAAS 9 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft
Recent Finishes p20-822 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Improved in two runs for Elliott; 7.5l behind Cozone in second last time but 9lb swing now
Probable SP: 4/1
14 Georginas Jet (IRE) 197
f Bay by Jet Away - Georgina Valleya (King’s Theatre)
Owner: S & M Syndicate
Bred by: George Mullins
Colours: BLACK, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, emerald green cap, red star
Jockey: Jack Gilligan (5)
Career record 11 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,730 Handicap Rating 84
5 10-12
Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
Form 18/1 HR85 Jack Gilligan 10.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Rising Dust 11.6 LIST 27 SEP 25 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f Gd/Yld 7/1 HR85 Jack Gilligan 10.5 12L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Whatyouwant 10.2 KILB 5 SEP 25 hcp hdl (0-100)3m 200yds Gd/Yld
3/1 HR82 Miss J. Townend 10.6 2 1/2L 2nd to Damoso 10.2 BAL 25 AUG 25 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 61yds Gd
Recent Finishes 73328p- Star Rating HIIII Verdict
Placed three times in Aug’; unseen since PU at Listowel in Sept; others preferred Probable SP: 33/1
15
Knocknagoran Lady (IRE) 39
f Bay by Lauro - Rathleek (Kayf Tara)
Owner: Noel Flanagan
Bred by: Damien Healion
Colours: MAROON, yellow braces, yellow armlet, yellow star on cap Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,490 Handicap Rating 82
Jockey: Daniel King
Trainer: Cian Hughes
Form 100/30Fav HR84 Daniel King 11.0 (TS) 40L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Walk In The Clouds 10.13 NAAS 4 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 20yds Sft/Hvy
28/1 HR85 Daniel King 10.13 (TS) 26L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Kanog Bay 10.8 FAIR 15 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft
11/1 HR86 Ben Harvey 11.1 (TS) p.u. in race won by Cher Tara 10.13 here 17 MAR 25 19rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd
Recent Finishes 83-4p-78 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict No impression on seasonal return and tailed off when surprisingly sent off fav’ last time Probable SP: 20/1
16
Artic Chief (IRE) 93
g Bay by Arctic Cosmos - The Lastonetogo (Dr Massini)
Owner: G Kieran Strain
Bred by: Brendan Glavin & Derek O’Flaherty
Colours: RED, black stars, black sleeves, black cap, red star
Career record 5 runs
Handicap Rating 80
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Trainer: Liam Lennon
Form 40/1 HR82 Patrick M O’Brien 9.12 p.u. in race won by Run For Cover 10.11 NAAS 9 JAN 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft
150/1 HR82 Caragh Monaghan 10.11 32L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Los Blanco (FR) 11.7 here 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 53yds Yld
200/1 Caragh Monaghan 11.3 p.u. in race won by Some Song 11.12 here 31 OCT 25 7rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 110yds Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 90p8-p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Nothing positive to take from m’dens runs nor h’cap debut last time; hard to fancy Probable SP: 50/1
17
Head For Home (IRE)
138
g Grey by Kingston Hill - Izabelle Amie (Croco Rouge)
Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Bred by: William Mangan
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots
Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,996
Handicap Rating 80
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Oliver McKiernan
Form 15/2 HR80 Phillip Enright 10.9 (CP) 15L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Alright Darling 10.6 TRAM 25 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f Sft
40/1 HR78 Phillip Enright 10.6 (CP) 4 3/4L 2nd to Pourquoi Poi 10.13 PUN 14 OCT 25 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd/Yld
25/1 HR81 Phillip Enright 10.11 49L last of 16 to Sceptred Isle (GB) 10.10 NAV 20 SEP 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Yld
Recent Finishes 0b-0025- Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict
Big step forward when second in Oct’; okay fifth next time; trainer in better form now
Probable SP: 8/1
18 Duce Bigalow (IRE) 50
g Bay by Pour Moi - Bobbina (Bob Back)
Owner: James Woods & A M Ryan & Donie Culloty & D Enright
Bred by: Mrs Brenda Cunningham
Colours: PURPLE, yellow stars
Career record 11 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €6,340 Handicap Rating 79
Jockey: Gary Noonan
7
Trainer: Colm Ryan
Form 5/1 HR84 Michael Kenneally 9.9 1 1/2L 2nd to One Horse Army 10.11 FAIR 21 FEB 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 165yds Hvy 13/2 HR82 J.J. Slevin 10.12 6L 2nd to Brown Boots 11.0 NAV 17 JAN 12rn hcp chse (0-100)3m Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR82 Eoin Staples 10.11 29L 5th of 7fn, 11rn to Diamond Dollar 11.5 PUN 11 JAN hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 115yds Sft
Recent Finishes p52-522 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Consistent over fences; runs from 9lb lower hurdles mark but better ground a worry Probable SP: 11/2
19
Youknowme (IRE) 204
g Chesnut by Soldier of Fortune - Presenting Pearl (Presenting)
Owner: Thomas O’Toole
Bred by: Miss D Quigley
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red sash, grey cap, red star Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €95 Handicap Rating 74
Jockey: Dylan Robinson
5 10-02
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Form 40/1 HR77 Simon Torrens 10.4 (CP) 27L 11th of 16 to Sceptred Isle (GB) 10.10 NAV 20 SEP 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Yld
125/1 Aidan Kelly 10.11 last of 6fn, 7rn to Sophia Rose 10.4 SLGO 20 AUG 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 107yds Gd 200/1 Ricky Doyle 11.1 44L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Yosemite Gold (GB) 11.1 ROS 5 AUG 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 00060- Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Tailed off in four m’dens and not much better in h’cap when last seen; unlikely Probable SP: 66/1
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Imbolc (IRE) 24
g Bay/Brown by Westerner - Wells Theatre (King’s Theatre)
Owner: HoustyBill Syndicate
Bred by: Mrs Geraldine Drea
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, royal blue sleeves, hooped cap
Career record 17 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,247 Handicap Rating 72
Jockey: Sean Cleary-Farrell (7)
Form 66/1 HR72 Conor Clarke 9.9 last of 18fn, 22rn to Poets Oath 10.11 CK 19 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 20yds Yld
Trainer: E Sheehy
22/1 HR72 Harry Sexton 9.8 (CP) fell in race won by A Great Buzz 11.8 PUN 13 NOV 25 14rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 70yds Hvy
20/1 HR72 Patrick M O’Brien 9.7 (BK) p.u. in race won by Stormy Master 10.13 WEX 23 JUL 25 15rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 110yds Gd
Recent Finishes p86pf-0 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict No wins from 13 over hurdles and recent form not encouraging
RESERVE
21
Peppers Corner (IRE) 12
f Bay by Diamond Boy - Rosesn’raspberries (Flemensfirth)
Owner: Ms Anita Acheson
Bred by: Anita Acheson
Colours: PURPLE, white triple diamond, light blue sleeves, purple diamonds, purple cap, white star
Career record 6 runs Handicap Rating 83 7 10-11 Cpiece
Trainer: Edward F Power
Jockey:
Form 33/1 HR87 Ben Harvey 10.11 44L last of 10fn, 14rn to Dolly Watkins 10.10 LIM 31 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 70yds Sft
100/1 Phillip Enright 11.5 (H) 54L last of 7 to Agameoftwohalves 11.12 PUN 4 FEB mdn hdl 2m 3f 17yds Sft/Hvy
200/1 Josh Younge 10.12 (H) 65L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Shabby Hill 11.12 PUN 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 100-070 Star Rating HIIII
Reserve; didn’t set the world alight in m’den hurdles and no improvement on h’cap debut
Probable SP: No Odds
Verdict
T/S ON No. 1 C,T ON No. 2, 7, 12 Blinkers ON No. 3 H,T ON No. 4 B,T ON No. 8 V,T ON No. 15 Cpiece ON No. 17, 20, 21 ? + 2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
LAST YEAR 1st Gustavo Goodway, 2nd Ballerina Boxer, 3rd Sir Carnegie TRAINER P J Rothwell WEIGHT 11-1 TIME 5m 33.40 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 15-4 Cozone, 4 Coppola, 11-2 Duce Bigalow, 8 Head For Home, 10 Wakey Wakey Man, 12 Joya Del Mar, Kellys Corner, Take Chance, 13 John Storey, 20 Knocknagoran Lady, Lecale’s Diamond, Sphagnum, 33 Ardera Gun, Diaduit Buachaill, Georginas Jet, Jack Inthe Jukebox, Lady Iseult, 50 Artic Chief, 66 Imbolc, Youknowme
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
It was a big step forward by HEAD FOR HOME when runnerup at Punchestown in first-time cheekpieces, and his fifth next time at Tramore was a creditable effort. He lacks a recent run, but trainer Oliver McKiernan has returned to form recently and this ground should suit. Cozone and Coppola finished 1-2 last time, but the latter may reverse that form now with a 9lb swing at the weights. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
Selection: Coppola
Elite Taekwon-Do NI, based in Bangor
Distance 2m4f88y
Fibrus Broadband will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €7,657 SECOND €2,600 THIRD €1,300 FOURTH €650 FIFTH €390 SIXTH €260
RACE CONDITIONS A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. WEIGHTS 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 6
1 Astley (IRE) 22
g Bay by Order of St George - All My Judges (Oscar)
Owner: Miss K McNeilly
Bred by: Mr Neville Reid
Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red stars on sleeves, red cap, black star Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,167
Jockey: Alex Harvey
50/1 Mr R. Guiney 10.11 59L 14th of 18 to Sept Etoiles (FR) 11.4 here 26 DEC 25
Recent Finishes 7200-75
Verdict Tailed off in only point; beaten very few rivals over hurdles and tries
2
Ballybow (IRE) 35
g Bay by Flemensfirth - Avichi (Yeats)
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Bred by: Drumlin Bloodstock
Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €38,079 Handicap Rating 120
7 11-12 Blinkers
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Form 8/1 HR120 Josh Williamson 9.9 (BK) 67L last of 9fn, 15rn to The Lovely Man 10.0 NAAS 8 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 174yds Sft/Hvy 17/2 HR122 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (BK) 3L 4 3/4L 4 3/4L 4th to King Alexander 11.12 GOW 14 FEB 8rn beg.ch 2m 3f 70yds Hvy 9/1 Jordan Gainford 11.12 67L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Joystick (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 JAN beg.ch 3m Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 085-549 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict
Useful 128-rated hurdler has been poor over fences this term; 13lb to find on ratings Probable SP: 2/1
3 Meet And Greet (IRE) 84
g Bay by Mustameet - Lady Conn (Whitmore’s Conn) Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Bred by: Cris Kelly
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Career record 25 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €85,169
Handicap Rating 131
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Oliver McKiernan
Form 8/1 HR133 Phillip Enright 12.1 22L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Rising Dust 10.12 THU 18 JAN hcp chse 2m 4f 198yds Yld 8/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 22L 5th of 9 to Prends Garde A Toi (FR) 11.12 NAAS 15 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 4f 40yds Hvy 18/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 42L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m 5f 152yds Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 52p75-8 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Three chase runs have not been encouraging, but rating gives him a good chance if on song Probable SP: 9/4
4
Sandor Clegane (IRE) 31
g Bay by Fame And Glory - Betty Roe (Vinnie Roe)
Owner: Mrs K Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey
Bred by: Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock
Colours: RED, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, red cap Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €144,083
Jockey: Eoin Staples (5)
Handicap Rating 133 9
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Form Mr Jack Hendrick 11.4 (CP) 13L 10th of 23 to Ask Brewster 10.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse (0-145)3m 2f 70yds Gd 16/1 HR136 Liam McKenna 10.7 17L 15th of 25fn, 28rn to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.2 LEP 27 DEC 25 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Yld 10/1 HR140 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 20L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Flicker Of Hope (FR) 11.12 FAIR 21 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy
Recent Finishes 87760-0 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Has been disappointing but shaped better than the result at Cheltenham; good opportunity Probable SP: 13/8
5
Villagers Cross (IRE) 45
g Bay by Dansant - Capparoe Cross (Saddlers’ Hall)
Owner: Natalie Gilligan
Bred by: Mr N Davis
Jockey: Jack Gilligan (5)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €361
Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
Form 40/1 HR86 Jack Gilligan 10.7 12L last of 7fn, 8rn to Fenway Park 10.1 CLON 26 FEB hdl 2m 76yds Hvy
14/1 HR88 Jordan Gainford 10.8 p.u. in race won by Dollar Nolimit (FR) 11.12 LIM 10 FEB 8rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 150yds Hvy
150/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.11 27L 6th of 13fn, 16rn to Mullaghgloss 11.7 THU 20 NOV 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 169yds Yld Recent Finishes s506-p7 Star Rating HIIII Verdict PU on h’cap
Written In My Soul (IRE) 26
f Bay by Pillar Coral - Tickity Bleue (Tikkanen)
Owner: Mrs Diane Flanagan
Bred by: Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Colours: BLACK, yellow spots, black sleeves, yellow spots on cap Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €1,260
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Form 20/1 HR87 Harry Sexton 10.8 16L 6th of 15fn, 18rn to Let Him B 10.12
100/1 HR89 Jordan Gainford 10.11 24L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Hillberry Hill 11.6 THU 18 JAN
50/1 Eoghan Finegan 10.4 28L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Los Blanco (FR) 11.7 here 26 DEC 25
Recent Finishes 25-47-76
Verdict Placed in sole point; sixth in h’cap hurdle debut here off
Blinkers ON No. 2 C,T ON No. 4
LAST YEAR 1st Pied Piper, 2nd Encanto Bruno, 3rd Binge Worthy TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4m 55.60 secs GOING good
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Sandor Clegane, 2 Ballybow, 9-4 Meet And Greet, 33 Written In My Soul, 40 Astley, Villagers Cross The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Astley
RACE VERDICT
None of the contenders rate highly in terms of trustworthiness. Nonetheless, SANDOR CLEGANE made smooth headway turning for home in the Kim Muir before his effort petered out and this looks like a good opportunity. Ballybow may improve enough to be the main danger ahead of Meet And Greet [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
Selection: SANDOR CLEGANE Next Best: Astley
Distances Time 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Distance 3m2f50y THE SWITCH TO FIBRUS TODAY AND SAVE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €15,000
Fibrus Broadband will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €8,835 SECOND €3,000 THIRD €1,500 FOURTH €750 FIFTH €450 SIXTH €300
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 12
1
Tonaghneave Well (IRE) 162
g Bay by Berkshire - Saramacca (Kahyasi)
Owner: C Beckett
Bred by: Mr Jamie Magner
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, royal blue star, royal blue stars on sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue stars
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €33,819
Handicap Rating 119
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Form 14/1 HR120 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (CP) 41L last of 9fn, 13rn to Battle Of Mirbat 11.0 here 1 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld 12/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 39L last of 6fn, 8rn to Addragoole 11.12 SLGO 1 OCT 25 beg.ch 2m 1f 120yds Gd/Yld
50/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 25L 6th of 7 to Rocky’s Diamond 11.5 GAL 8 SEP 25 beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 105669- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
2
Two hurdle wins; just hints of ability over fences but off a 10lb lower mark so considered Probable SP: 8/1
Neon Diamond (IRE) 17
f Bay by Westerner - Silvers Promise (Presenting)
Owner: Liam J Clancy
Bred by: Mrs Kathleen Wickham
Colours: BEIGE, brown star & sleeves, beige cap, brown star
Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €19,898
Handicap Rating 115
Jockey: Josh Williamson (5)
7 11-08 Cpiece
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Form 9/1 HR116 Jack Kennedy 11.7 (CP) 45L last of 5fn, 6rn to Kilbarry Saint (FR) 11.7 CLON 26 MAR beg.ch 2m 4f 63yds Sft
15/2 Sam Ewing 11.7 (CP) 12L 2nd to Karamoja (FR) 11.7 THU 5 MAR 9rn beg.ch 2m 2f 22yds Sft 33/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 (CP) 12L 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to The Great Nudie 11.7 NAAS 9 JAN 7rn beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft
Recent Finishes 145-425 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict
3
Hurdle winner has run well in two of three chase starts; up in trip should suit; player
Probable SP: 6/1
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Gatsby Grey (FR) 31
g Bay by Waldpark - Rochepaille (Rochesson)
Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Bred by: S A R L MM Stud
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots
Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €53,138
Handicap Rating 114
Trainer: Oliver McKiernan
Form 8/1 HR114 Phillip Enright 11.0 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Rocky’s Howya 10.10 LIM 12 MAR 6rn hcp chse 2m 6f 170yds Hvy
16/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.5 (CP) (TS) 15L last of 6fn, 7rn to Moudan 11.5 LIM 26 DEC 25 nov.ch 2m 1f 130yds Sft/Hvy
33/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 (CP) (TS) 33L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to He’s Gorgeous 11.12 CLON 2 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 1f 62yds Hvy
Recent Finishes p-0-006-p Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Burst a blood vessel when pulled-up on h’cap chase debut last time and has to rebound
Probable SP: 12/1
4
Beggars Rock (IRE) 8
g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Try Trix (Try Prospect)
Owner: Beggars Cant Be Choosers Syndicate
Bred by: Mrs J R Cox
Colours: BLACK, pink star, pink stars on sleeves, black cap, pink stars Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €21,965 Handicap Rating 110
Jockey: James Smith (5)
Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue
Form 20/1 HR112 Ms H. Phillips 10.5 (CP) (TS) 30L 6th of 10fn, 17rn to The Gradual Slope 9.12 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft 18/1 HR115 Kevin Sexton 11.9 (BK) p.u. in race won by Nelson County 11.9 FAIR 14 JAN 9rn nov.ch 2m 5f 150yds Yld 11/4Fav HR116 Jack Kennedy 10.13 (CP) 4L 11L 3rd to Milan Forth 10.6 CK 3 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 17p-3p6 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
5
Beginners’ chase winner last year but hasn’t been as good since and has to return to best Probable SP: 12/1
Goody Four Shoes (IRE) 40
g Bay by Kalanisi - Auburn Cherry (Treasure Hunter)
Owner: Frank Daly & Lorna Groarke
Bred by: F and L Daly
Colours: YELLOW, emerald green diamond & diamonds on sleeves,yellow cap,em.green diamond Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €2,179
Handicap Rating 110
Jockey: Harry Sexton (7)
Trainer: Thomas Gibney
Form 25/1 Harry Sexton 11.5 17L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Joyau De Thaix (FR) 11.7 LEP 3 MAR beg.ch 2m 5f 120yds Yld
33/1 Harry Sexton 11.5 4L 8L 1L 4th to Toor Khov 11.12 THU 29 JAN 9rn beg.ch 2m 4f 198yds Hvy
100/1 HR114 Mike O’Connor 10.10 p.u. in race won by Custom Taylor 11.4 FAIR 22 APR 25 18rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 35yds Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 446p-45 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Some decent hurdle runs without winning; not bad efforts both chase starts; h’cap debut
Probable SP: 10/1
6 The Gradual Slope (IRE)
8
Jockey: Mark McDonagh
g Grey by Shantou - Caltras Theatre (King’s Theatre)
Owner: Mark McDonagh
Bred by: Ms M Kavanagh
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star Career record 40 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Prize-money earned €80,680 Handicap Rating 110 9 11-03 Cpiece
Trainer: Sean O O’Brien
Form 16/1 HR105 Miss N. Lockhead Anderson 9.12 (CP) won hd 10L from Vaureal (FR) 10.4 and Kings Hill 11.10 FAIR 4 APR 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft
66/1 HR105 Mark McDonagh 11.0 (CP) 5L 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Gerri Colombe (FR) 11.0 here 17 MAR 4rn chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR108 Mark McDonagh 11.5 (CP) 29L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Promontory 11.10 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f 61yds Yld
Recent Finishes 3p-p041 Star Rating HHHHI Verdict
Course winner came back to form when winning at Fairyhouse last week; up 5lb but go
Probable SP: 4/1
7 Hello Jack (IRE) 40
g Bay/Brown by Wings of Eagles - Queen of The Hill (Bob Back) Owner: Always Optimists Syndicate
Bred by: J Houlihan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & LIGHT GREEN HOOPS, royal blue sleeves & cap Career record 8 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €3,945 Handicap Rating 108
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Form 7/2 HR110 Mr J.M. Halford 11.12 (CP) 14L 8th of 10 to Harbour Highway 11.6 LEP 3 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 120yds Yld 14/1 HR110 Jordan Gainford 11.12 2 1/2L 8L 3rd to West Of Carrig 10.13 FAIR 15 JAN 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f Sft 100/1 Jordan Gainford 11.12 31L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Argento Boy 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 7f 197yds Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 38p6-38 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Maiden has run well enough in two h’cap chases latest; needs to find more up in trip
Probable SP: 8/1
8
Brucejack (IRE) 17
g Bay by Shantou - Greenhall Rambler
Owner: Equine Gold Syndicate
Bred by: James Mulhall
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange panel, striped cap Career record 26 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €24,682 Handicap Rating 107
Jockey: Danny Mullins Trainer: P A Fahy
Form 18/1 HR107 Richard Condon 11.5 (CP) 4 3/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Live To Laugh 11.0 CLON 26 MAR Ext hcp
2m 7f
Sft 11/1 HR110 Richard Condon 11.2 24L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Promontory 11.10 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 4f
5/2Fav HR112 Danny Mullins 11.12 p.u. in race won by Banter At The Bar (GB) 11.12 PUN 11 JAN 12rn
446-p85
Yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time; trip a help Probable SP: 7/1
9
Aclass (IRE) 101
g Chesnut by Flemensfirth - Sinnaja (Sinndar)
Owner: Pints & Prosecco Syndicate
Bred by: Cathal Ennis
Colours: ORANGE, emerald green spots, emerald green sleeves, white cap
Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €16,286 Handicap Rating 104
Verdict Not at best over hurdles last time but previously consistent over fences; be involved Probable SP: 8/1
Attaboyarchie (IRE) 40
g Bay by Imperial Monarch - Fancytail (Gold Well)
Owner: Mrs Una Sweeney
Bred by: Mrs Christine Wilson
Colours: YELLOW, light green sash & sleeves, striped cap Career record 26 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €12,009 Handicap Rating 98
Jockey: Miss E J Sweeney (7)
Trainer: Karl Thornton Form 16/1 HR100 Miss E.J. Sweeney 11.0 1/2L 7L
11.0 NAV 8 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy 10/1 HR105 Miss E.J. Sweeney 10.6 14L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Nelson County 11.9 FAIR 14 JAN 9rn nov.ch
11 Reve Inoui (IRE) 10
g Grey by Kingston Hill - Queen Cassiopeia (Echo of Light)
Owner: Lake Tour Partnership
Bred by: Barry Murphy
Colours: BROWN, yellow sash, yellow cap with brown star Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €1,098 Handicap Rating 93
Jockey: Jordan Canavan (7)
Trainer: J P Flavin Form 33/1 HR93 Jordan Canavan 10.2 (TS) 9 3/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Roc My Haarth 10.10
50/1 HR98 Mr Pavel Bradik 11.6 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Stardhem 10.3 CK 19
50/1 HR100 Jordan Canavan 10.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Blow Wind Blow 11.12 FAIR 21 FEB 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f
Recent Finishes 895/-pp5
Verdict Not a bad chasing debut at Clonmel and could get closer off same mark if staying trip Probable SP: 12/1
12
Millie
B (IRE) 12
f Bay by Workforce - Ebony Hope (Beneficial)
Owner: John M O’Leary
Bred by: Patrick O’Leary JNR
Colours: MAROON, royal blue sleeves, yellow armlet, maroon cap, yellow star Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,558 Handicap Rating 80
Jockey: Ben Kennedy (7)
Form 18/1 HR80 Paddy Hanlon 9.13 (CP) (TS) 6L 6 1/2L 3rd to Dolly Watkins 10.10 LIM 31
Trainer: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor
Sft 12/1 HR82 Josh Williamson 10.7 (CP) (TS) 32L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Walk In The Clouds
Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR82 Phillip Enright 10.0 47L last of 5 to Well Del 10.8 PUN 18 FEB Ext hcp
Recent Finishes 856-553 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Four point wins; decent h’cap hurdle effort last time but a
Probable SP: 22/1
way out of the
Cpiece ON No. 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 C,T ON No. 3, 12 B,T ON No. 4 T/S ON No. 11
Long Handicap Millie B (Ire) 9-01(127)
LAST YEAR 1st Sea Aster, 2nd Wine An Dine, 3rd Meyo TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-4 TIME 6m 40.70 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 4 The Gradual Slope, 6 Neon Diamond, 7 Brucejack, 8 Aclass, Hello Jack, Tonaghneave Well, 10 Goody Four Shoes, 12 Attaboyarchie, Beggars Rock, Gatsby Grey, Reve Inoui, 22 Millie B
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Though a longstanding maiden over fences, BRUCEJACK ran a fine race over nearly 3m at Clonmel last time and this longer trip could enable him to get off the mark. The Gradual Slope is up 5lb for his Fairyhouse win but should run well again. The stablemates Neon Diamond and Hello Jack are dangers too. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
Selection: BRUCEJACK
Next Best: The Gradual Slope
Race Result
Distance 3m2f50y
(0-100)
Fibrus Broadband will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £35 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €5,900 SECOND €2,000 THIRD €1,000 FOURTH €500 FIFTH €300 SIXTH €200
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-100. DECLARED 18
1
Hardy Diamond (IRE) 67
f Bay by Diamond Boy - Amazon Mist (King’s Theatre)
Owner: Cullentra Racing Club
Bred by: Denis Ahern
Colours: DARK BLUE, white seams, red sleeves, dark blue & white striped cap Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €20,348 Handicap Rating 100
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Form 14/1 HR103 Jordan Gainford 10.3 (CP) 17L 5th of 7 to Crecora Hills 10.13 PUN 4 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 35yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR107 Danny Gilligan 11.9 (CP) 25L 8th of 9fn, 14rn to West Of Carrig 10.13 FAIR 15 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 5f Sft 14/1 HR109 Jack Kennedy 11.11 (CP) p.u. in race won by Rising Dust 11.3 THU 20 DEC 25 16rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 66yds Yld Recent Finishes 796p-85 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Hurdles/chase winner but soundly beaten since last win in Aug’; others more appealing Probable SP: 18/1
2
Sampoet (IRE) 6
g Bay by Urban Poet - Killiney Gold (Golden Tornado)
Owner: Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate
Bred by: Donal Brazil
Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, white star Career record 6 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,726 Handicap Rating 100
Trainer: D M Christie
Jockey: Josh Williamson (5)
Form 14/1 Mr S. Cotter 11.12 (CP) 39L 11th of 13fn, 16rn to Lawful Ruler 11.10 CK 6 APR hnt.ch 3m 100yds Gd/Yld 6/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.0 6L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dora D’or 10.7 here 17 MAR 7rn hnt.ch 2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld 80/1 Miss G. Benson 11.0 p.u. in race won by Panda Boy 11.7 THU 18 JAN 13rn hnt.ch 3m 184yds Yld
Recent Finishes 2pp-p30 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict 1-16 in points; third here in March but PU at Cork latest; others preferred Probable SP: 33/1
3 Snow Punt (IRE) 10
g Bay by Snow Sky - Puntabrook (Alderbrook)
Owner: Brendan Madden
Bred by: John Madden
Colours: WHITE, red & emerald green hooped cap Career record 15 runs, 6 places Prize-money
€10,557 Handicap Rating 100
Jockey: Philip Byrnes Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh
Form 9/2Fav HR99 Philip Byrnes 11.1 (TS) 3 1/4L 2nd to Roc My Haarth 10.10 CLON 2 APR 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 55yds Sft 14/1 HR95 Philip Byrnes 11.9 (TS) ns 2nd to Nolans Rocco 11.0 LIM 12 MAR 16rn hcp chse
6f 170yds Hvy 10/1 HR93 Phillip Enright 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Aine’s Lad 11.1 THU 5 FEB 17rn
Recent Finishes 53-2p22 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Point winner is 0-15 under rules’ but good runs in defeat last twice; ground concerning Probable SP: 4/1
4
Le Grand Vert (FR) 33
g Bay by Great Pretender - Eliga (Turgeon)
Owner: All Play & No Work Syndicate
Bred by: SCP Ecurie Pegase& Mme S Mottier
Colours: PINK, black stars, pink sleeves, black cap, pink stars
Career record 45 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Prize-money earned €93,050
Handicap Rating 98
Jockey: Carl Millar (5)
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Form Mr Oran McGill 10.11 (CP) (TS) 5L 1L s/hd 4th to Realisation (FR) 11.6 SEDGEFIELD 10 MAR 6rn hcp chse (0-110)3m 2f 59yds Gd
Mr Oran McGill 11.6 (CP) (TS) won 1 3/4L 10L from Torosay 10.8 and Jirko (FR) 11.3 AYR 10 FEB 11rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 20yds Sft
25/1 HR96 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Brown Boots 11.0 NAV 17 JAN 12rn hcp chse (0-100)3m Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes up8-p14 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Two of three chase wins came at Ayr inc’ in Feb’; moderate season prior to that Probable SP: 11/1
5
Dinoland (FR) 285
g Bay by Doctor Dino - Acland Street (Zabeel)
Owner: Nigel O’Hare & J Mackle & Mark Devlin & Philip Smith
Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star, dark blue sleeves, white stars, dark blue cap, white star
Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €22,615
Handicap Rating 97
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: W R Crawford
Form 10/1 HR97 Alex Harvey 10.13 (V) (TS) p.u. in race won by Born Bright 11.2 TIPP 1 JUL 25 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 35yds Yld 16/5 HR110 Ben Harvey 11.8 (V) (TS) 8L 2nd to That’s About Right 10.8 DWNP 20 SEP 24 6rn nov.hdl 2m 5f 110yds Gd 10/1 HR102 Alex Harvey 11.9 (V) (TS) won 2 1/2L 4 1/4L from Beggars Rock 11.2 and Paddy Elvis 10.8 here 30 AUG 24 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd
Recent Finishes 21012-p- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Challenging for lead when mistake at last fence in July; interesting contender if ready Probable SP: 20/1
6
Tell Nobody Nothin (IRE) 82
g Chesnut by Doyen - Bonny Kate (Beneficial)
Owner: Mrs Patricia Hunt
Bred by: Ms Patricia Hunt
Colours: CERISE Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €17,772 Handicap Rating 97
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Trainer: Noel Meade Form 9/2 HR99 Donagh Meyler 11.13 1/2L 1 3/4L 8 1/2L 4th to Shanroe Act 10.4 here 20 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 145yds Yld/Sft 100/30 HR99 Jordan Gainford 11.13 4 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to I A Connect 11.7 here 26 DEC 25 15rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 130yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR100 Donagh Meyler 11.5 (CP) 16L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Stoneyford Lady 11.2 THU 20 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 2f 65yds Yld Recent Finishes 34263-4 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict 0-9 over fences but some good runs in defeat inc’ here; place chance over new trip Probable SP: 11/1
7
Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 39
g Bay by Waldpark - Ashkelon (Peintre Celebre)
Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Bred by: M Jacques Herold
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €11,655 Handicap Rating 95
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Oliver McKiernan
Form 10/1 HR97 James Duggan 11.4 (BK) (TS) 24L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Let’s Go Mans (FR) 11.3 NAAS 4 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 180yds Sft/Hvy
5/1 HR98 James Duggan 11.7 (CP) (TS) 68L 8th of 10fn, 15rn to Shanroe Act 10.6 FAIR 15 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft 9/1 HR98 James Duggan 11.5 (CP) (TS) 6L 6th of 13fn, 18rn to Dalmatic 10.9 LIM 28 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 80yds Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 93-36-89
Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Okay in opening runs this season but below that last twice; just second chase start here
Probable SP: 16/1
8
Royal Time (IRE) 38
g Bay by Court Cave - Billythefilly (Exit To Nowhere)
Owner: E J P Kane
Bred by: E J P Kane
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red
Jockey: Eoin Staples (5)
9
Hit The Frame (GB) 179
g Bay by Passing Glance - Farewellatmidnight (Midnight Legend)
Owner: Hit The Road Syndicate
Bred by: Mrs Jane Way
Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE STRIPES, emerald green sleeves, dark blue & white striped cap Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €8,274 Handicap Rating 89
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Trainer: J P Flavin
Form 6/1 HR89 Mr J.C. Canavan 10.4 (BK) (TS) fell in race won by Aurea Fortuna 11.4 PUN 15 OCT 25 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 39yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR89 Tiernan Power Roche 10.12 (BK) (TS) nk 7L 10L 4th to James The Brave 10.12 KILL 5 OCT 25 12rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 100yds Yld 13/2 HR82 Sean Flanagan 10.10 (BK) (TS) won 1 1/4L 8L from Seventy Eight Team 10.4 and Le Grand Vert (FR) 12.0 WEX 29 AUG 25 16rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f Gd
Recent Finishes p2414f- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Wexford h’cap winner in Aug’; absence to overcome but player if ready Probable SP: 8/1
10 Plain Or Battered (IRE) 17
g Bay by Mahler - Road To Pearls (Grape Tree Road) Owner: David Norris & Fergal Norris & N Dooly Bred by: Thomas Norris
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE DIABOLO, emerald green sleeves & cap Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €19,598 Handicap Rating 84 9 10-12 Cpiece
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche Trainer: P J Rothwell
Form 9/2 HR82 Shane O’Callaghan 9.9 (CP) 2L 2nd to Live To Laugh 11.0 CLON 26 MAR 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 122yds Sft 12/1 HR90 Shane O’Callaghan 9.9 (BK) 2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Daydream Nation 11.11 LEP 3 MAR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 6/1 HR84 Miss P. Elvin 10.12 (CP) 17L 6th of 11fn, 16rn to Rideau Canal 10.0 THU 19 FEB hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 132yds Sft/Hvy Recent Finishes 39-3632 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict In good form recently, placed over hurdles and fences last time; should go well again Probable SP: 15/4
11 A Year Older (IRE) 101
g Bay by Mamool - Legally Binding (Double Eclipse)
Form 40/1 HR83 Daniel King 10.2 won 6L 4 1/2L from West Is Awake 11.5 and Lough Nigara 10.12 FAIR 1 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 2f Yld 16/1 HR84 Donagh Meyler 10.12 27L 8th of 11fn, 18rn to Aleish Lass 10.12 LIM 13 MAR 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 150yds Yld
40/1 HR87 Mike O’Connor 10.0 p.u. in race won by Individualiste (FR) 11.9 NAV 15 DEC 24 12rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f 120yds Yld
Recent Finishes 009p-8-1 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Surprise winner last time at 40-1; did it easily and form in behind is strong; big chance
Probable SP: 7/2
12
Cordal Boy (IRE) 17
g Grey by Kingston Hill - Riverside Lough (Saddlers’ Hall)
Owner: John Gerard Kelly & Nelius McAuliffe
Bred by: Richard & Nicola Harding
Colours: RED, white disc, white spots on sleeves, red cap, white spots
Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,090
Handicap Rating 82
Jockey: Gary Noonan
Form 12/1
10/1
28/1
Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
HR83 Gary Noonan 10.0 (CP) 12L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Live To Laugh 11.0 CLON 26 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 122yds Sft
HR84 Gary Noonan 10.12 p.u. in race won by Brown Boots 10.12 CLON 26 FEB 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m Hvy
HR84 Gary Noonan 10.12 9L 3 1/4L 3rd to Aine’s Lad 11.1 THU 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 195yds Sft
Recent Finishes 090-3p9 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict
13
Good effort over hurdles in Feb’; ninth of 14 on chasing debut latest; more needed Probable SP: 15/1
Ardaghs Choice (IRE) 52
g Bay by Arcadio - Supreme Magical (Supreme Leader)
Owner: E Sheehy
Bred by: Michael McCullagh
Colours: RED, black stars, black sleeves, red cap, black stars
Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €24,731
Handicap Rating 80 11 10-08 Blinkers
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: E Sheehy
Form 66/1 HR83 Mr D.M. Moylan 10.11 (BK) u.r. in race won by Rideau Canal 10.0 THU 19 FEB 16rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 132yds Sft/Hvy
50/1 HR87 Harry Sexton 11.2 (BK) 32L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Ag Obair Go Crua 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Sft
40/1 HR90 Mr B.M. Coonan 10.5 (BK) 26L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Aurea Fortuna 11.4 PUN 15 OCT 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 39yds Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 3p-u8-8u Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Sole chase win came in 2022; recent runs don’t suggest he’s on verge of adding to tally
Probable SP: 50/1
14 Just For Yuse (IRE) 26
g Brown by Dandy Man - Mollie’s Girl (Elusive Pimpernel)
Owner: Colm Kedney
Bred by: Fontstown Stud
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron, yellow spots on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow spots
Career record 28 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €11,115 Handicap Rating 72
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien (5)
Trainer: Paul Stafford
Form 28/1 HR73 John Shinnick 10.3 30L 6th of 10fn, 16rn to Connemara Shore 10.5 WEX 17 MAR hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 100yds Sft 18/1 HR76 Mr H.C. Swan 10.11 p.u. in race won by Rideau Canal 10.0 THU 19 FEB 16rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 132yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR78 Patrick M O’Brien 10.7 22L 2nd to Diamond Dollar 11.5 PUN 11 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 115yds Sft
Recent Finishes 6/-09-2p6 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
15
Best of nine chase starts was a very remote second at Punchestown in Jan’; unlikely Probable SP: 33/1
Mastermind (IRE) 31
g Bay by Nathaniel - Snow Gretel (Green Desert)
Owner: Peter Killeen
Bred by: Lynch Bages
Colours: ORANGE, royal blue seams, royal blue diamond on cap Career record 68 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Prize-money earned €49,428 Handicap Rating 72 12 10-00
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Trainer: Ms Helen P Markham
Form 28/1 HR72 Harry Sexton 9.9 48L last of 12fn, 16rn to Nolans Rocco 11.0 LIM 12 MAR hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy
33/1 HR72 Shane Markey 9.13 22L 2 1/2L 3rd to Diamond Dollar 11.5 PUN 11 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 115yds Sft
Recent Finishes 906-330 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict 0-13 chasing; one of better efforts when third at Thurles but didn’t back it up last time Probable SP: 33/1
16
Tullabrack
Lad (IRE) 31
g Bay by Conduit - Sweetbriar Rose (Dushyantor)
Owner: Abbey Rose Syndicate
Bred by: John Kidd
Colours: PURPLE, mauve disc, striped sleeves, black & orange hooped cap
Career record 13 runs
Jockey: Ben Kennedy (7)
Handicap Rating 72 7 10-00
Trainer: Francis J Flood
Form 100/1 HR72 Ben Kennedy 9.7 41L 9th of 12fn, 16rn to Nolans Rocco 11.0 LIM 12 MAR hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy
50/1 HR72 Mr M.N. Sharpe 10.0 34L 9th of 11fn, 16rn to Rideau Canal 10.0 THU 19 FEB hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 132yds Sft/Hvy
100/1 HR75 Ben Kennedy 10.2 p.u. in race won by Diamond Dollar 11.5 PUN 11 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 115yds Sft
Recent Finishes 000/-p99 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict 0-13 and yet to trouble the judge; not much encouragement in three recent h’cap chase runs
Probable SP: 100/1
RESERVES
17 Hello Johnjoe (IRE) 26
f Bay by Berkshire - Sadies Grace (Flemensfirth)
Owner: Cufflinks & Cruises Partnership
Bred by: John Crowley & Kedrah House Stud
Colours: PURPLE, white star, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star
Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,532
Handicap Rating 87
Jockey: Trainer: Andrew McNamara
Form 20/1 HR89 Mike O’Connor 11.3 31L 6th of 8fn, 14rn to Rockstown Girl 11.9 here 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR90 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.4 p.u. in race won by Aine’s Lad 11.1 THU 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 195yds Sft 12/1 HR87 Jordan Gainford 11.1 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to The Little Yank 11.0 CLON 8 JAN 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 219yds Hvy
Recent Finishes 055-3p6 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Reserve; third on second h’cap start; hasn’t backed that up in two runs since; chase debut
Probable SP: No Odds
18 La Tene (IRE) 17
f Bay by Pour Moi - Caballo Sin Nombre (Bandari)
Owner: John Patrick Ryan & Miss Gillian Ryan
Bred by: J Robinson & L Byrne
Colours: MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap
Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,107 Handicap Rating 74 8 10-02
Jockey:
Trainer: John Patrick Ryan
Form 25/1 HR74 Daniel King 10.2 6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Silent Guardian (GB) 11.10 CLON 26 MAR 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 188yds Sft
100/1 HR77 Harry Sexton 9.12 p.u. in race won by One And Only 11.13 LIM 12 MAR 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy
22/1 HR79 Brian Barry 10.5 28L 7th of 9 to Harty Cup 11.8 CLON 26 FEB hcp hdl (0-100)2m 76yds Hvy
Recent Finishes 5-4/-07p3
Verdict
Star Rating HHHII
Reserve; poor in three runs back from long absence, but definite promise when third latest Probable SP: No Odds
Cpiece ON No. 1, 2, 10, 12 C,T ON No. 3, 4, 7, 8 V,T ON No. 5 B,T ON No. 9 Blinkers ON No. 13
Race Result
Distances Time 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
LAST YEAR 1st Smitty Bacall, 2nd College Causeway, 3rd Rust To Riches TRAINER J P Flavin WEIGHT 11-2 TIME 6m 44.30 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 7-2 A Year Older, 15-4 Plain Or Battered, 4 Snow Punt, 8 Hit The Frame, 11 Le Grand Vert, Tell Nobody Nothin, 12 Royal TIME, 15 Cordal Boy, 16 Warmer Days Ahead, 18 Hardy Diamond, 20 Dinoland, 33 Just For Yuse, Mastermind, Sampoet, 50 Ardaghs Choice, 100 Tullabrack Lad
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Sampoet
RED-HOT RIDER
RACE VERDICT
Although he’s not certain to back it up, given it came out of the blue at 40-1, A YEAR OLDER’s easy hurdles win last time is hard to ignore. The form has been bolstered in behind, and he runs off his winning mark now over fences. Both Plain Or Battered and Snow Punt have been running well in defeat and are best placed to take advantage if the selection underperforms. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
Selection: A YEAR OLDER
Next Best: Dinoland
Donagh Meyler (Tell Nobody Nothin, Down Royal 5:07) has ridden 6 winners from 18 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 33% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Sampoet
●Foaled May 14, 2017
●Sire Urban Poet (USA) (9.4f)
●Dam Killiney Gold (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Golden Tornado (IRE) (f)
●Second foal; brother to 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/ chase winner Moviddy; dam unraced sister to 2m2f-2m6f chase winner Foritsa and 2m6f hurdle/3m chase winner Golden Alou, half-sister to useful 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Livingstonebramble
PEDIGREE WATCH Dinoland
●Foaled May 12, 2018
●Sire Doctor Dino (FR) (10.8f)
●Dam Acland Street (FR)
●Dam’s sire Zabeel (NZ) (9.6f)
●14th foal; half-brother to 7 winners inc Street Name (1m7f-2m5f hurdle inc Grade 2/ chase), Konig Drive (2m3f chase inc Listed) and Music Drive (bumper/2m3f hurdle/3m2f chase); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Best Alibi
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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 1: 1.55pm
THE CARSENA BLOODSTOCK MARES MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting About 2 miles 3 furlongs 170 yards €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Allowance - Mares that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing allowed 8lb. (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 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 an Academy Hurdle)
RACE 2: 2.30pm
THE ADARE MANOR OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP HURDLE OF €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus). Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,657), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 170 yards €130 to enter, €13 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 8th April). 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 7th April.
RACE 3: 3.05pm
THE FAST AS FIBRUS BROADBAND NOVICE HANDICAP HURDLE OF €12,000 Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) before 4th May 2025 (110 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 6 furlongs €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 7th April.
RACE 4: 3.35pm
THE FIBRUS SAYS NEIGH TO PRICE HIKES HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (0-100)
Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100 About 3 miles €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 7th April.
RACE 5: 4.07pm
THE GIDDY UP AND SWITCH TO FIBRUS BROADBAND BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €13,000 Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,657), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase About 2 miles 4 furlongs 88 yards €130 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. .
RACE 6: 4.37pm
THE SWITCH TO FIBRUS TODAY AND SAVE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €15,000 Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,835), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 3 miles 2 furlongs 50 yards €150 to enter, €15 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 7th April.
RACE 7: 5.07pm
THE FIBRUS TOTAL HOME WI-FI HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €10,000 (0-100)
Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-100 About 3 miles 2 furlongs 50 yards €90 to enter, €10 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 7th April.
