Under The INHS Rules | Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd March
Day 1: Monday 2nd March 2026
Chairperson: Committee Members:
TODAYS OFFICIALS
Mr. Jim Mulqueen
Mrs. Eimear Mulhern
Mrs. Una Manning
Ms. Niamh Egan
Mrs. Suzanne Eade
Mr. Paul Dermody
Mr. Patrick Prendergast
Mr. John Kennedy
Mr. Tommy Breen
Ms. Sarah Judge
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Raceday Stewards: Mr. L. McFerran (Chairperson), Mr. P. Caffrey, Mr. R. Hall, Ms. Mary M. O’Connor & Mr. P. Deegan
Clerk of the Course: Mr. P.F. Graffin
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan
Judge: Mr. D. Maher
Handicapper: Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. H. Hynes
Medical Officer: Dr. J. Pugh
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. D.J. Condell & Mr. C. Warren
Raceday Integrity Officers Team
Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.
Hon. Surgeon to the Club: Mr. Gary O’Toole, BSc (Hons), MB BAO BCh (Hons), BMedSci MCh AFRCSI FRCS (Tr & Orth).
Dr. R Downey, Dr. F Kenny, Dr. C.J. Murphy & Dr. A McGoldrick
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Leopardstown Racecourse
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A very warm welcome to Leopardstown Racecourse!
Welcome to day one of the QuinnBet National Hunt Finale, the penultimate fixture of our jumps season, and what a tremendous season it has been. We have been treated to top-class racing throughout the campaign, with standout moments across both the Christmas and Dublin Racing Festivals. Once again, National Hunt racing at Leopardstown has produced thrilling performances on the track and fantastic support from racegoers off it.
We are delighted to welcome QuinnBet as feature sponsors of The QuinnBet National Hunt Finale fixture. Across this two-day meeting, they sponsor a number of races including The QuinnBet Hurdle, The QuinnBet (Pro/Am) I.N.H Flat Race, and the listed QuinnBet Handicap Steeplechase. Their continued support of this fixture is greatly appreciated and reflects their strong commitment to Irish racing.
Many thanks to our other sponsors, EBF, Adare Manor, Connolly’s Red Mills and our partner’s Bulmers, O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey, Britvic and Xin Gin for the support throughout the year.
We are excited for the upcoming Flat season. Our opening fixture is The Ballylinch Stud Classic Trials Day taking place on Sunday the 12th of April. This raceday is packed full of action where future Group and Classic contenders can be seen, with the card traditionally featuring three Group 3 races. Tickets are available on leopardstown. com, with a-la-carte dining in the 1888 Restaurant also available. Secure your spot by booking online at www.leopardstown.com or call our office at 01-2890550.
As we close our jumps season, we reflect on another memorable campaign at Leopardstown and thank our owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, sponsors and racegoers for their continued support throughout the year.
We hope to see you back here for day two of the QuinnBet National Hunt Finale, and which will be the last National Hunt fixture to take place here in Leopardstown until the Christmas Festival, kicking off on the St Stephens day.
On behalf of the Leopardstown team, we hope you have a great day. If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please let us know.
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15 Maiden & Novice hurdle races
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Upcoming Races
Wexford Punchestown 10th April 29th April
2.25pm RACE 1
Distance 2m
The Connolly’s
RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle of €20,000
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€3,500))
Connolly’s Red Mills will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also provide €50 voucher and goodie bag to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
Winner €11,780 Second €4,000 Third €2,000 Fourth €1,000 Fifth €600 Sixth €400
Race conditions A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules
Keith Donoghue
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or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than €12,000 and/or one hurdle race value not more than €12,500 Weights 4-y-o 11st 1lbs. 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Declared 7
Chichester Park (GB) 43
Owned by: Lyreen Syndicate g Bay by Yorgunnabelucky - Spangle Island (Heron Island) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap Bred by: Richard & Candy Mathias A J Martin MEATH Auction price: €24,000 31341-5
RACING POST VERDICT Maiden win ordinary enough form; tongue-tie now fitted and needs to improve Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €8,056
5/1 HR118 Daniel King 11.4 18L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Eachtotheirown 11.10 THU 18 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 168yds Yld
3/1 Daniel King 11.12 won 1L 2 1/2L from Bulgaden Castle 11.12 and Top Coeur (FR) 11.12 THU 20 DEC 25 13rn mdn hdl 2m 26yds Yld/Sft 5/2 Mr D. O’Connor 11.7 3 1/4L 5 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Skerry Hill 11.6 DRYL 31 OCT 25 4rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd/Yld
2
Sean Flanagan
Ryan’s Son (Ire)
238
Owned by: Shelsbury Partnership g Bay by Westerner - Pleasant Brook (Shantou)
Colours: PURPLE, pink triple diamond, red cap
TStrap, 6 11-08
Bred by: Mr Charles Latta Liz Doyle WEXFORD
Auction price: €20,000 01-
RACING POST VERDICT Roscommon maiden win came on good; back from 8 months off; contrasting ground conditions Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €5,607 Ryan’s Son 1 N.H. win €5,900.00
7/1 Sean Flanagan 11.4 won 2 3/4L 11L from We’re Back Again 11.0 and Glitz And Glamour 10.0 ROS 7 JUL 25 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 204yds Gd 66/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.7 27L 13th of 20 to Vitorio Piel (FR) 12.0 PUN 3 MAY 25 Bumper 2m Yld
3
Darragh O’Keeffe
Jackmoon (Fr)
81 TStrap, 7 11-07
Owned by: Five Times One Syndicate g Bay by Spanish Moon - Theza Bere (High Yield)
Colours: WHITE & DARK BLUE DIAMONDS, dark blue sleeves, dark blue diamond on cap
Bred by: M Remy Buchot & Mme Gyslane Huet J P Flavin WATERFORD
Auction price: €40,000 34-32p-
RACING POST VERDICT Poor Punchestown run in similar conditions leaves him with plenty to prove Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 7 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €7,689 Jackmoon (FR)
14/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Zanoosh 11.5 PUN 11 DEC 25 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
Owned by: Damian Tiernan g Bay by Spanish Moon - Blue Arrow (Blue Bresil) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow armlet, royal blue cap, dark blue star
6 11-07
Donagh Meyler
Bred by: Mme Joelle Morruzzi & M Pierre Morruzzi Emmet Mullins CARLOW Auction price: €45,000 162-3
RACING POST VERDICT 2m5f form of late solid; better suited at the weights here an drops in trip Probable SP: 9/4
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €13,037 Vitorio Piel (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 D
2/1 HR122 Daniel King 11.6 2L 2nd to Raise You Up 11.4 NAAS 7 FEB 5rn nov.hdl 2m 2f 101yds Sft/Hvy
5/2 Daniel King 11.7 won hd 13L from Master Haku 11.7 and Midnight Jet 11.7 CK 23 NOV 25 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft
4/1 Daniel King 11.7 2 3/4L 2nd to Mister Pessimistic 11.7 CK 2 NOV 25 14rn
6 Mister Persistence (Ire) 79
Owned by: Mark McDonagh
g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Sovereign Lass (Presenting)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star
CPiece, 6 11-03
Mark McDonagh
Bred by: Kevin Neville
Auction price: €24,000 000pfp-
RACING POST VERDICT Exposed maiden with little evident chance; cheekpieces added Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 10 runs Prize-money earned €200
Mister Persistence -- Handicap Rating 77
33/1 HR80 Donagh Meyler 10.10 p.u. in race won by Cowper Hall 11.5 FAIR 13 DEC 25 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 55yds Sft
40/1 HR80 Mark McDonagh 10.8 fell in race won by Theanniversary Man 10.6 CK 7 DEC 25 24rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft/Hvy
50/1 HR84 Mark McDonagh 10.12 p.u. in race won by Smackwater Jack 11.6 PUN 7 JUN 25 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld
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Somersby Roost (Ire) 46
Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited f Bay by Wings of Eagles - Trabrega Bay (Oscar) Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Bred by: Thomas Farren Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN Auction price: €2,000 26156-7
RACING POST VERDICT Three maiden runs ordinary and seems a more likely one for handicaps in due course Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €371
Somersby Roost -- Handicap Rating 96
9/2 Phillip Enright 11.5 (TS) 27L 7th of 15 to Needs Must 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 80/1 Phillip Enright 10.11 (TS) 19L 6th of 18 to Sept Etoiles (FR) 11.4 DRYL 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 15yds Yld 50/1 Phillip Enright 11.5 (TS) 35L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Port Authority 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
T/S ON No. 1, 2, 3, 7 Cpiece ON No. 6
Last Year 1st Honesty Policy, 2nd Champagne Jury, 3rd Coral River TRAINER Sam Ewing WEIGHT 164 TIME 4 min. 3.6 sec. GOING Yielding
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SELECTION: VITORIO PIEL
RACE
RACE VERDICT
Likely a good opportunity for GREY JUDE to record a second hurdles win now dropped back in trip. Vitorio Piel looks the danger.
[Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: GREY JUDE Next Best: Vitorio Piel
Sean O O’Brien CORK
Phillip Enright
A d a r e V i l l a g e C o . L i m e r i c k
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Declared 16 2.55pm
The Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
(Generously
Adare Manor will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. They will also provide €200 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 hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights 4-y-o 11st 2lbs. 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
1 Calm Flight Ahead (Ire) 8
Owned by: Miss Phidelma Elvin g Brown by Wings of Eagles - Stormy Horizon (Sans Frontieres)
Colours: GREY, red sash, red cap, grey star
Bred by: Miss Jane Mangan P J Rothwell WICKLOW p-up
RACING POST VERDICT Failed to complete three points; hard to see him making an impact on that basis Probable SP: 33/1
Calm Flight Ahead
10/1 Ms P Elvin p.u. in race won by Sub Editor TINAHELY 22-FEB-26 7r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
10/1 Ms P Elvin u.r. in race won by Dream On Mick TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 13r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft 10/1 B J Walsh p.u. in race won by A Sight To Sea LINGSTOWN 23-NOV-25 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
2
Elizabeth Gale (2)
2629-85
Cock And Bull (Ire)
22 5 11-12
Owned by: Sarah Dale & Wayne Dale & Ian Foster g Grey by Make Believe - Drifting Mist
Colours: BLACK, yellow seams, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow star on cap
Bred by: Kildaragh Stud Emmet Mullins CARLOW
RACING POST VERDICT Four-time British Flat winner; well beaten in both hurdle starts; may prefer better ground Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 25 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €48,742
Cock And Bull 4 flat wins €23,103.20
25/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 34L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Coyote Spirit 11.12 NAV 8 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy 20/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 44L 8th of 18fn, 20rn to Green Hope (GB) 11.4 DRYL 20 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Yld/Sft
Luke Morris 10.0 14L 9th of 10 to The Crafty Mole (GB) 9.9 RIPON 27 SEP 25 hcp (61-80)2m Gd
3
Cornelious Ab (Ire) 36
Owned by: Steve E Ryan g Chesnut by Shantaram - Daneway (Danehill Dancer) Colours: RED & BLACK HALVED, white sleeves, red spots, white & red check cap Bred by: Aubrey Bourke Steve E Ryan LIMERICK pp-p-pp
RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off in only point-to-point start of seven in which he completed; very unlikely Probable SP: 50/1
Cornelious Ab
12/1 W Leahy p.u. in race won by Black Dakota CRAGMORE 25-JAN-26 16r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
6/1 W Leahy p.u. in race won by Le Boum Retourne TURTULLA 11-JAN-26 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
7/1 J C Barry p.u. in race won by Begger MOIG SOUTH 23-NOV-25 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy
4
Philip Donovan
Ehteyat (GER) 19
Owned by: M K Flannery g Bay/Roan by Toronado - Ella Ransom (Ransom O’War)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white seams on sleeves, white cap
7 11-12
Bred by: Gestut Romerhof M K Flannery LIMERICK 237-p36
RACING POST VERDICT Three-time Flat winner was an eye-catching third on second hurdle start; big player Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €26,992
Ehteyat (GER) 3 flat wins €15,954.40
25/1 HR79 Seamie Heffernan 9.13 3 3/4L 6th of 10 to Inchiquin Maid 8.2 DUN 11 FEB Ext hcp 2m Std
40/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 3L 6L 3rd to El Cairos (FR) 11.12 THU 29 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy 14/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 p.u. in race won by Stede Bonnet 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Sft
5 Keep Em Quite (Ire) 50 5 11-12
Owned by: William Devereux
g Bay by Jet Away - Wall of Silence (Lahib) Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW QUARTERED, purple sleeves, yellow armlet, quartered cap Bred by: W Devereux Cian Collins MEATH 6p3-3 RACING POST VERDICT A close third in Nov’ was best of four point outings; will need to up game to feature here Probable SP: 16/1 Keep Em Quite
7/2 S Cotter 15L 3rd to Game Theatre TURTULLA 11-JAN-26 12r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
5/1 S Cotter 1/2L 3rd to Midnight In Tokyo LISRONAGH 01-NOV-25 10r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld
7/1 D Higgins p.u. in race won by Hernando De Soto MONKSGRANGE 30-MAR-25 11r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
Tiernan Power Roche
Liam McKenna
Finn Brickley (4)
James Smith (2)
6
The Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
Leni’s Law (Ire) 25
Owned by: Martin Durack & Christina Burke
g Bay by Getaway - Lily of Killarney (King’s Theatre)
Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon sleeves & cap
7 11-12
Bred by: Miss Christina Burke Liz Doyle WEXFORD 46
RACING POST VERDICT Fourth on debut despite 100-1 odds; faded into sixth at Thurles last time; place chance Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €580 Leni’s Law
14/1 Simon Torrens 11.4 28L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Puma’s Dream 11.4 THU 5 FEB mdn hdl 2m 4f 99yds Sft
100/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 7 1/2L 7L 11L 4th to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
7
Lord De Choisel (Fr)
Owned by: Edward M Walsh
g Bay by Great Pretender - Beautiful Choisel (Sageburg)
5 11-12
Colours: DARK BLUE, dark blue & orange hooped sleeves, orange cap, dark blue star
Bred by: S A S U Haras De Choisel Eoin Doyle KILKENNY
RACING POST VERDICT Great Pretender gelding fetched 26,000euros as a 3yo; others look more likely Probable SP: 25/1
8 Petit Secret (Fr) 820
Owned by: Shanakiel Racing Syndicate g Bay by Muhtathir - Viana (Signe Divin)
Sean ClearyFarrell (4)
7 11-12
Colours: BLACK, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, black stars, yellow cap, black stars
Bred by: S C E A des Collines W P Mullins CARLOW f1//-
RACING POST VERDICT Unseen since rules’ debut bumper win in 2023; huge player if retaining ability Probable SP: 7/4
Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 %Prize-money earned €6,004 Petit Secret (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D 2/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 won hd 3 1/4L from Bleu De Vassy (FR) 11.5 and Ma Shantou 11.3 FAIR 3 DEC 23 10rn Bumper 2m Sft 5/2FF P A King fell in race won by Just Gino (FR) LISRONAGH 25-MAR-23 8r5f Mdn 3m Sft
9 Playing The Field (Ire)
86 5 11-12
Harry Sexton (4)
Owned by: John P McManus g Bay by Walk In The Park - Skin Deep (Presenting)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus A J Martin MEATH b50-
RACING POST VERDICT Moderate point form and never involved on rules’ debut; likely to need more time Probable SP: 66/1
Career record 1 runs
Playing The Field
66/1 Daniel King 11.7 97L 23rd of 24fn, 25rn to Saint Baco (FR) 11.7 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 8/1 B M Coonan 15L 5th to Sound As A Bell QUAKERSTOWN 20-APR-25 8r Mdn 3m Yld
7/1 B M Coonan br.d in race won by Lemmy Caution (FR) MONKSGRANGE 30-MAR-25 11r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
10
Josh Williamson (2)
Playtime (GB) 25
Owned by: West Of The Shannon Syndicate g Chesnut by Sea The Moon - Partygorl
Hood, 5 11-12
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, maroon & white striped sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star
Bred by: Gestut Gorlsdorf Gordon Elliott MEATH 1968-93
RACING POST VERDICT Flat winner was an eye-catching third in third m’den run last time; firmly in the mix Probable SP: 2/1
28/1 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (H) 13L 3 3/4L 3rd to Laurets D’estruval (FR) 11.4 THU 5 FEB 17rn mdn hdl 2m 34yds Sft
12/1 Kevin Sexton 11.12 (H) 36L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to I Started A Joke 11.12 PUN 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy 66/1 Kevin Sexton 11.7 (H) 17L 8th of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 here 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld
11 Salvador Peps (Ire)
Owned by: P P Farrell
g Bay by El Salvador - Peps (Val Royal)
Colours: YELLOW, red spots, hooped cap
Michael J Doyle (4)
Bred by: Mrs Bridget Delaney
TStrap, 6 11-12
Gordon Michael Doyle WEXFORD
RACING POST VERDICT Half-brother to three Flat winners; unlikely on debut with tongue tie on Probable SP: 33/1
12 Sam’s Favourite (Ire)
Owned by: P Meany
g Bay by Affinisea - Swift Lady (Flemensfirth)
Colours: ORANGE, black star, striped sleeves & cap
Peter Smithers (4)
Bred by: Patrick Meany
RACING POST VERDICT Dam placed 2m-3m hurdles from 45 starts; best watched on debut Probable SP: 28/1
5 11-12
Patrick T Foley CARLOW
Paddy Cody (4)
Ben Kennedy (4)
13
Toms One Of Many (Ire)
Owned by: Peter Newman
g Bay by Vadamos - Queen of Hardship (Sayarshan)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow epaulettes, check cap
Bred by: Peter Newman Paul W Flynn
RACING POST VERDICT Third foal; dam placed in 2m hurdles; unlikely to make immediate impact Probable SP: 28/1
14
Cian Cullinan (4)
Two Can Plan (GB) 32
Owned by: Kay Russell
g Brown by Buratino - Minnola (Royal Applause)
Colours: BLACK, light blue star, striped sleeves, light blue star on cap
5 11-12
TStrap, 6 11-12
Bred by: Kay Russell Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY p0
RACING POST VERDICT Pulled up on debut at Tramore and last of 18 at Thurles last time; ruled out Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 2 runs
Two Can Plan (GB)
100/1 Cian Quirke 11.4 70L last of 18 to El Cairos (FR) 11.12 THU 29 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy
80/1 Phillip Enright 11.4 p.u. in race won by American Jukebox 11.4 TRAM 1 JAN 8rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 120yds Sft
15
Urbs Intacta Manet (Ire)
Owned by: Havin’-A-Mare Syndicate
g Bay/Grey by Lucky Speed - Keen Blade (Turgeon)
63 5 11-12
Colours: BLACK, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, white cap, royal blue star
Bred by: David Kells J P Flavin WATERFORD 00p-
RACING POST VERDICT Unsighted in opening maidens and pulled up last time; hard to recommend Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 3 runs
Urbs Intacta Manet
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
66/1 Eoin Walsh 11.7 64L 19th of 23fn, 24rn to Santo Sospir (FR) 11.7 PUN 22 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft/Hvy
16 Mayor Of Maghera (GB) 27
Owned by: P J McBurney
Jack Gilligan (2)
g Bay by Kessaar - Oh Simple Thing (Compton Place) Colours: RED & ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, royal blue armlet, royal blue star on cap Bred by: M Phelan Gerald Stephen Quinn ANTRIM -5664-8
RACING POST VERDICT Limited enough on Flat, winning once; 150-1 and tailed off for hurdle/stable debut Probable SP: 66/1
Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €9,459 Mayor Of Maghera (GB) 1 flat win €4,211.20
150/1 Kevin Healy 10.7 43L 8th of 15 to Harwa (FR) 11.0 FAIR 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
Sam James 9.9 (BK) hd 1 3/4L 2L 4th to Antiquity (GB) 9.9 NEWCASTLE 20 MAR 25 8rn hcp (46-65)1m 5yds AWT
Rowan Scott 9.8 12L 6th of 8 to West Tyrone (GB) 9.9 SOUTHWELL 4 MAR 25 hcp (49-68)1m 13yds Std
Hood ON No. 10 T/S ON No. 11, 14
Last Year 1st Solsbury Hill, 2nd Following Orders, 3rd Harbour Highway
TRAINER Charlie O’Dwyer WEIGHT 164 TIME 4 min. 3.1 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Petit Secret, 2 Playtime, 7-2 Ehteyat, 12 Leni’s Law, 16 Keep Em Quite, 20 Cock And Bull, 25 Lord De Choisel, 28 Sam’s Favourite, Toms One Of Many, 33 Calm Flight Ahead, Salvador Peps, 50 Cornelious Ab, 66 Mayor Of Maghera, Playing The Field, 100 Two Can Plan, Urbs Intacta Manet
RACE 2 PREDICTOR
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SELECTION: PLAYTIME
RACE VERDICT
Making his return from an 820-day absence, PETIT SECRET was a debut bumper winner in 2023 and had the decent Bleu De Vassy behind that day. He’s a big player in an ordinary race if retaining his ability. If market vibes are weak for the selection, three-time Flat winner Ehteyat is very interesting given his eye-catching third on his second hurdling start behind some quality rivals. Playtime is another with the form to feature. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: PETIT SECRET Next Best: Playtime
RACE RESULT
Jordan Canavan (4)
EXTRA PLACE RACES
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Distance 2m2f72y
(Generously sponsored by QuinnBet)
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Winner €10,602 Second €3,600 Third €1,800 Fourth €900 Fifth €540
Race conditions A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won more than two hurdle races since 5th May, 2024 Weights 11st 2lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
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Declared 5
Maxxum (Ire) 22
CPiece, 9 11-12
Owned by: Patrick Rabbitt g Bay by Westerner - Anshan Bay (Anshan) Colours: WHITE, maroon epaulettes, maroon & white halved sleeves, maroon cap, white diamonds
Bred by: Mr P Rabbitt
Gordon Elliott MEATH 1p143-3
RACING POST VERDICT Seven-time hurdle winner must give El Fabiolo 5lb despite being rated 4lb less than him Probable SP: 9/4
Career record 31 runs, 8 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €227,496 Maxxum 8 N.H. wins €199,420.00 C -- Handicap Rating 150 10/1 HR152 Jordan Gainford 11.8 2 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Staffordshire Knot 11.3 NAV 8 FEB 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 180yds Hvy 28/1 HR153 Danny Gilligan 11.10 ns 40L 3rd to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 FAIR 30 NOV 25 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Yld/Sft 8/1 HR153 Danny Gilligan 11.8 2 3/4L 4L 15L 4th to Colonel Mustard (FR) 11.3 NAV 17 NOV 25 5rn hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 50yds Sft
2 El Fabiolo (Fr) 29
9 11-07
Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede g Bay by Spanish Moon - Sainte Mante (Saint Des Saints) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Bred by: Francis Dunn W P Mullins CARLOW f2ff1-5
RACING POST VERDICT Huge player following win reverted to hurdles on return; this much easier than last time Probable SP: 10/11
Career record 19 runs, 9 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 47 %Prize-money earned €547,221 El Fabiolo (FR) 9 N.H. wins €456,773.70 C -- Handicap Rating 154
8/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 20L last of 5 to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.5 here 1 FEB hdl Grade 1 2m Hvy
6/4Fav Danny Mullins 11.4 won 8 1/2L hd from Glen Kiln 11.8 and Spillane’s Tower 11.4 PUN 31 DEC 25 8rn hdl 2m 3f 37yds Yld
5/1 HR168 Paul Townend 11.12 fell in race won by Marine Nationale 11.12 PUN 29 APR 25 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 98yds Gd/Yld
3
Danny Mullins
Soir De Garde (Fr) 323
Owned by: Mrs J Donnelly
Hood, 8 11-07
g Bay by Kapgarde - Arret Station (Johann Quatz) Colours: YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited W P Mullins CARLOW 23-1-
RACING POST VERDICT Half-brother to State Man was 0-2 in bumpers; won hurdle debut in April; tough task now Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €8,682 Soir De Garde (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00
2/5Fav Miss J. Townend 11.4 (H) won 10L nk from Nutbush City (GB) 10.6 and Kasanova’s Dream (FR) 11.4 TRAM 13 APR 25 9rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld
13/8 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (H) 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Kovanis (FR) 12.0 here 28 DEC 24 5rn Bumper 2m 34yds Yld
5/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (H) 15L 2nd to Kalypso’chance (FR) 11.11 PUN 24 NOV 24 9rn Bumper 2m 166yds Sft
4 Linden Arden (Ire) 9
Owned by: John P Bowe
g Bay by Jet Away - Solerina (Toulon)
Colours: RED, emerald green sash & sleeves, black cap
Brian Hayes
8 11-02
David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY 9p101-2
Bred by: John Bowe
RACING POST VERDICT Enjoying a fine season inc’ two wins; would receive 27lb from El Fabiolo in a h’cap Probable SP: 8/1
6/1 HR127 Brian Hayes 11.5 24L 2nd to One Big Boum 10.1 FAIR 21 FEB 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Hvy
14/1 HR121 Brian Hayes 11.3 won 1 1/2L 2L from San Hilario (FR) 10.11 and A Dream To Share 11.5 PUN 31 DEC 25 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 37yds Yld
16/1 HR121 Brian Hayes 10.10 21L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Letos (FR) 10.8 NAAS 9 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy
Carl Millar (5)
Paul Townend
Phillip Enright
5 No Looking Back (Ire) 61
Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited g Grey by Kingston Hill - Holy Vow (Luso)
-000p0RACING POST VERDICT Gr.2 winner in 2022 has struggled since; looks out of depth here Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 %Prize-money earned €61,985 No Looking Back 3 N.H. wins €33,335.00 -- Handicap Rating 119
B,T, 8 11-02
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Bred by: R Busher Oliver
16/1 HR123 Phillip Enright 11.5 (CP) (TS) 27L last of 10fn, 12rn to Linden Arden 11.3 PUN 31 DEC 25
Yld 25/1 HR125 Phillip Enright 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Billy Lee Swagger 10.1 FAIR 29 NOV 25 20rn Ext
Yld/Sft 9/1
HR128 Phillip Enright 11.5 (CP) (TS) 65L last of 13fn, 16rn to Jump Allen (FR) 10.5 NAAS 9 MAR 25 Ext hcp
Cpiece ON No. 1 Hood ON No. 3 B,T ON No. 5
Last Year 1st Thedevilscoachman, 2nd Meet And Greet, 3rd Aspire Tower TRAINER Mark Walsh WEIGHT 156 TIME 4 min. 34.4 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 10-11 El Fabiolo, 9-4 Maxxum, 6 Soir De Garde, 8 Linden Arden, 50 No Looking Back
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
The 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:
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RACE VERDICT
This is all about EL FABIOLO. The top 2m chaser reverted to hurdles following jumping frailties with a smooth success on seasonal return (form franked). This is much easier than the Irish Champion Hurdle last time and he is well treated by race conditions. Maxxum looks like the main opposition, but must give the selection 5lb despite being rated 4lb less than him. State Man’s half-brother Soir De Garde will find easier opportunities than this. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: EL FABIOLO
Next Best: Maxxum
RACE RESULT
KEY STAT
El Fabiolo and Paul Townend are a prolific combination with 7 wins from 13 runs.
Source: Racing Post
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Distance 2m2f72y
Leopardstown Club Ltd will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also provide €100 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 before 4th May 2025 (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Declared 21
1
Chiefs Kingdom (Ire) 66
Owned by: Cormac Loughlin g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - John’s Eliza (Dr Massini)
Colours: PURPLE, yellow star & sleeves, white cap
FINISH START
Eoin Staples (5)
Paul Nolan WEXFORD 2up603-
Bred by: Mr Emlyn Patterson
RACING POST VERDICT Had been out of form until a close third here on h’cap hurdle debut; chance if backs it up Probable SP: 5/1
Career record 16 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €9,716
Chiefs Kingdom -- Handicap Rating 109
66/1 HR106 R. Deegan 10.12 nk 1/2L 3rd to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.12 here 26 DEC 25 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 10/1 HR106 Eoin Staples 11.1 (CP) (TS) 30L last of 11 to Finnians Row 10.7 WEX 6 AUG 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 130yds Gd 9/1 Sean Flanagan 11.4 (TS) 13L 6th of 10fn, 14rn to Stay Gold 11.1 WEX 4 JUL 25 mdn hdl 3m 100yds Gd
2 Dee’s Lady (GB)
46 6 11-11
Keith Donoghue
Owned by: David L’Estrange
f Bay by Blue Bresil - Houston du Berlais (Mansonnien)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, emerald green & white quartered cap
Bred by: James and Jean Potter Ltd J P Dempsey KILDARE 4-229-8
RACING POST VERDICT Runner-up in both m’dens last term; below that twice this season; in the mix at best Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,774
Dee’s Lady (GB) -- Handicap Rating 108
6/1 HR110 Keith Donoghue 11.7 (TS) 58L last of 8fn, 12rn to Soldierstown 11.7 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 25/1 Luke Dempsey 11.7 21L 9th of 19 to Oldschool Outlaw 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 5/4Fav Keith Donoghue 11.7 (TS) 8 1/2L 2nd to Swing Davis (FR) 11.7 NAV 1 MAR 25 9rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy
3 Krabat (Ire) 16
Owned by: Michael J McDonagh
g Bay by Aolus - Rebeccas Star (Camden Town)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap
Cian Quirke
11 11-11
Bred by: William Hourigan Michael J McDonagh CLARE 0651-72
RACING POST VERDICT Dual chase winner in heavy conditions; runner-up over hurdles last time; big contender Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 40 runs, 2 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 5 %Prize-money earned €54,032 Krabat 2 N.H. wins €18,290.00 -- Handicap Rating 108
11/2 HR108 Cian Quirke 11.0 10L 2nd to Grimaud (FR) 11.7 GOW 14 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Hvy 12/1 HR116 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.2 12L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Showurappreciation 11.7 PUN 11 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 123yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR111 Cian Quirke 11.6 won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Decimation 9.13 and West Cork Wildway 11.9 LIM 27 DEC 25 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy
4 Lauro’s Legend (Ire) 221
Danny Mullins
6 11-11
Owned by: Three Dubs Syndicate g Brown by Lauro - Princess Massini (Dr Massini) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light blue triple diamond, white sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue cap, light blue stars
Bred by: Mr Benny Deegan P A Fahy CARLOW p-5003RACING POST VERDICT Best effort came last time but that was in July; may need this and may want better ground Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,083 Lauro’s Legend -- Handicap Rating 108
33/1 Harry Sexton 10.11 3L 1/2L 3rd to Claude 11.0 WEX 24 JUL 25 14rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Gd
33/1 Harry Sexton 11.0 40L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Vicar Street 11.0 ROS 7 JUL 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 125yds Gd
150/1 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.9 19th of 20fn, 22rn to Soldier In Milan 12.0 PUN 2 MAY 25 Bumper 2m 2f 181yds Yld
Owned by: Mrs Sandra McCarthy g Bay by Hillstar - New Vega (Blushing Flame)
Colours: DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, green cap, white spots
Bred by: Mr Denis Hickey S G Carey KILDARE 4440-55
RACING POST VERDICT Best of three m’dens was 28l fifth on penultimate; check market for first h’cap Probable SP: 18/1
Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €1,219 Better Times -- Handicap Rating 105
28/1 Ricky Doyle 11.4 (H) 20L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Puma’s Dream 11.4 THU 5 FEB mdn hdl 2m 4f 99yds Sft
50/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 (H) 28L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
28/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 last of 15fn, 16rn to Riskaway (FR) 11.12 THU 27 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 51yds Gd/Yld
Michael Kenneally (5)
Paddy Cody (7)
6
Harpy Eagle (Ire) 26
Owned by: Gillian Cody
g Bay by Free Eagle - Wild Academy (Royal Academy)
5 11-08
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIABOLO, emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue diamonds
Bred by: R Cody R P Cody KILKENNY 3292-54
RACING POST VERDICT Good placed efforts in m’dens and on h’cap bow; form suggests preference for better ground Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 9 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €6,030 Harpy Eagle -- Handicap Rating 105
14/1 HR105 Paddy Cody 11.5 2L 6L nk 4th to Agameoftwohalves 11.12 PUN 4 FEB 7rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 17yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR105 Paddy Cody 11.5 25L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Run For Cover 10.11 NAAS 9 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft 11/2 HR103 Paddy Cody 11.0 1/2L 2nd to Torquay Road 11.5 GAL 7 OCT 25 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 130yds Yld
7 Premier Rogue (Ire) 25
Owned by: No Rush Man Syndicate g Bay by Sumbal - Fingal Girl (Thewayyouare)
Colours: RED, black spots, halved sleeves, white cap
5 11-07
Donagh Meyler
7343-30
Bred by: Martin Treacy
RACING POST VERDICT Some okay efforts in bumpers and again when 3rd on hurdle bow; interesting for first h’cap Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 6 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,095
Premier Rogue -- Handicap Rating 104 22/1 Sean Flanagan 11.4 66L 11th of 17 to Laurets D’estruval (FR) 11.4 THU 5 FEB mdn hdl 2m 34yds Sft
8/1 Donagh Meyler 11.4 38L 18L 3rd to Mighty Park 11.4 FAIR 15 JAN 16rn mdn hdl 2m Sft
12/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 16L 1/2L 3rd to Zeus Power (GER) 11.11 THU 20 DEC 25 13rn mdn hdl 2m 26yds Yld/Sft
8 Genepi George (Ire) 36
Sean Flanagan
7 11-06
Owned by: Trevor Myles & Mrs S Lynch g Bay by Getaway - Gentle Alice (Beneficial) Colours: PINK & DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, pink sleeves, dark blue seams, striped cap
Bred by: Cousins Partnership M M Lynch WESTMEATH 853-6
RACING POST VERDICT Okay fifth on hurdle debut and third at Limerick next time; not ruled out on h’cap debut Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,405
Genepi George -- Handicap Rating 103
20/1 Sean Flanagan 11.12 35L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.12 NAAS 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 150yds Hvy
5/2 Sean Flanagan 11.12 4L 2 1/2L 3rd to No Cure 11.5 LIM 29 DEC 25 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 200/1 Sean Flanagan 11.12 26L 5th of 26 to Road Exile 11.12 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
9
Alex Harvey
Fremantle Doctor (Ire) 116
Owned by: John C McConnell & Niamh Harvey g Bay by Famous Name - Beneficial Breeze (Beneficial)
Colours: WHITE, white cap, black star
TStrap, 8 11-03
Bred by: Longrove Stud John C McConnell MEATH p-2739RACING POST VERDICT No wins from 11 and moderate hurdles form; reverts to hurdles following okay chase form Probable SP: 17/2 Career record 11 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,392 Fremantle Doctor -- Handicap Rating 100 11/1 HR97 Ben Harvey 11.11 (TS) 20L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Kobalt St Georges (FR) 11.10 CLON 6 NOV 25 hcp chse (0-100)2m 1f 50yds Sft 9/2 Ben Harvey 11.12 (TS) nk 6L 3rd to Stretchemout 11.5 SLGO 1 OCT 25 11rn beg.ch 2m 5f 27yds Gd/Yld
7/2 HR100 Alex Harvey 11.11 (TS) 14L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Bearami Creek 11.4 NAV 20 SEP 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Yld
10
Tiernan Power Roche (3)
Coolboy Christy (Ire)
46 5 11-02
Owned by: Geesala Racing Group Syndicate g Bay by Feel Like Dancing - Carleys Hollow (Beat Hollow) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, quartered cap Bred by: Brendan Caulfield P J Rothwell WICKLOW 25080-6
RACING POST VERDICT Not much to shout about up to now; may do better now entering handicaps Probable SP: 30/1
Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,115
Coolboy Christy -- Handicap Rating 99
100/1 Dylan Robinson 11.4 78L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Mighty Park 11.4 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft
125/1 Dylan Robinson 11.7 27L 13th of 20 to Open Secret (GB) 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
33/1 Tiernan Power Roche 10.9 15L 8th of 13 to Dunkerque (DEN) 11.12 BAL 22 JUL 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd
11
Simon Torrens
Danny The Champ (Ire) 49
Owned by: Dermot McGuinness g Chesnut by Feel Like Dancing - Streak (Marju)
Colours: DARK BLUE, white hoop, white armlet, striped cap
5 11-01
Bred by: Charles Persse John C McConnell MEATH 0000-90
RACING POST VERDICT Soundly beaten in bumpers and m’dens; 40-1 and beat just one rival on h’cap bow Probable SP: 30/1
Career record 6 runs
Danny The Champ -- Handicap Rating 98
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
200/1 Alex Harvey 11.7 54L 10th of 24fn, 25rn to Saint Baco (FR) 11.7 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
Noel Meade MEATH
Kieren Buckley
12
Mr Devlin (Ire) 11
Owned by: Alan E Smith
g Bay by Retirement Plan - Wrangle (Campaign Swing)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, grey epaulettes, grey cap, light green star
5 11-01
Bred by: Geraldine Henry Conor David Maxwell MEATH 90-08
RACING POST VERDICT Tailed off in three m’dens; down 2lb after eighth of 17 on h’cap bow; others more likely Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 4 runs
Mr Devlin -- Handicap Rating 98
25/1 HR100 Miss G. Benson 10.12 12L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to Campbell Black 11.3 THU 19 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 109yds Sft/Hvy
300/1 Jordan Gainford 11.12 33L 10th of 25 to Future Prospect 11.5 NAAS 9 JAN mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 125/1 Ivan Ryan 10.11 80L 15th of 18 to Sept Etoiles (FR) 11.4 DRYL 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 15yds Yld
13
I’m Flattered (Ire) 61
Owned by: Padraig Roche
f Bay by Churchill - Just For You (Fastnet Rock)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap
Aidan Kelly (3)
Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus
Padraig Roche KILDARE 717866RACING POST VERDICT H’cap winner off 1lb lower in Aug’; no major impact since and may want ground to dry Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 13 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €5,946
11/2 HR97 Peter Smithers 11.11 (TS) 16L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 105yds Yld
20/1 HR97 Aidan Kelly 11.8 (TS) 11L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Finnicky Filly 9.13 CLON 2 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 110yds Hvy 22/1 HR98 Aidan Kelly 11.9 (TS) 14L 8th of 18fn, 20rn to Pourquoi Poi 10.13 PUN 14 OCT 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd/Yld
14 The Goose’s Acre (Ire) 63
TStrap, 6 10-12
Owned by: Michael N O’Sullivan g Bay by Milan - Tip Tap Toe (Getaway) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, yellow cap, royal blue stars Bred by: Drumlin Bloodstock Eamon Courtney KERRY 737340RACING POST VERDICT Promise in m’dens; soft ground possible excuse on h’cap bow and similar conditions here Probable SP: 16/1
Ricky Doyle
Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,832
The Goose’s Acre -- Handicap Rating 95 13/2 HR97 Ricky Doyle 11.12 45L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Diamond Dollar 11.2 LIM 29 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR97 Ricky Doyle 11.12 16L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Zeus Power (GER) 11.11 THU 20 DEC 25 13rn mdn hdl 2m 26yds Yld/Sft
16/1 HR92 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.11 5 1/2L 6L 3rd to Mullaghgloss 11.7 THU 20 NOV 25 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 169yds Yld
15
Build A Bridge (Ire) 35
Owned by: So Be It Syndicate g Bay by Blue Bresil - Clara Bel La (Accordion)
RACING POST VERDICT Best of three handicap runs came on yielding ground at Punchestown; ground may not suit Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 8 runs Prize-money earned €2,148
Build A Bridge -- Handicap Rating 93
10/1 HR96 Harry Sexton 11.3 (H) 43L 5th of 10 to Kobalt St Georges (FR) 11.4 PUN 26 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Hvy
18/1 HR97 Harry Sexton 11.11 (H) 16L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 105yds Yld 14/1 HR98 Harry Sexton 11.5 35L 11th of 13fn, 16rn to Ballinaboola Jet 10.4 CLON 2 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 97yds Hvy
16
Jaynemax (Ire) 32
5 10-10
Owned by: John J Lennon g Black by Maxios - Charyan (Danehill Dancer) Colours: WHITE, red chevron, emerald green halved sleeves, red cap, white diamonds
Bred by: Ciaran McGrath Thomas Dowling WICKLOW 009-45
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 22l on h’cap debut at Thurles; down 1lb but more needed Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €600 Jaynemax -- Handicap Rating 93
16/1 HR94 Jordan Gainford 11.8 22L 5th of 12fn, 16rn to Mi Lucky Cailin 12.0 THU 29 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Hvy
125/1 Jordan Gainford 11.4 4 3/4L 24L 1/2L 4th to Stede Bonnet 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Sft
100/1 Shane O’Callaghan 11.7 18L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Shellrunforbriggs 11.5 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
17 The Dancen Kid (Ire) 35
Owned by: John K Jones
g Bay by Dansant - Goodthyne Miss (Jolly Jake)
Hood, 5 10-10
Colours: WHITE, red stars, white sleeves, emerald green cap, red diamonds
Darragh O’Keeffe
Bred by: Ms Valerie Madden Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE 00-07 RACING POST VERDICT Long odds and soundly beaten in m’dens; tailed off for h’cap debut; hard to fancy Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 4 runs
The Dancen Kid -- Handicap Rating 93
18/1 HR96 Shane Fitzgerald 11.10 (H) 85L 7th of 10 to Kobalt St Georges (FR) 11.4 PUN 26 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Hvy
300/1 Shane Fitzgerald 11.12 36L 13th of 25 to Future Prospect 11.5 NAAS 9 JAN mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft
150/1 Brian Hayes 11.7 64L 20th of 23fn, 24rn to Santo Sospir (FR) 11.7 PUN 22 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft/Hvy
Jordan Gainford
The Trackman Range At Leopardstown
Philip Donovan (3)
18
Dahoma (Ire) 49
Owned by: Travelling Soldiers Syndicate g Bay by Wooded - Dourdana (Exceed And Excel)
Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, dark blue cap
4 10-07
Declan Queally WATERFORD 04900-0
Bred by: Balreask Stud
RACING POST VERDICT 0-5 on Flat and struggled in m’dens and on h’cap hurdle debut; unlikely Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,804
Dahoma -- Handicap Rating 100
80/1 HR102 Kevin Healy 9.12 10L 13th of 16 to Mojoe 11.9 PUN 12 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy
300/1 Kevin A Murphy 10.7 31L last of 10fn, 11rn to Glen To Glen 11.0 CK 7 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy
125/1 Michael Kenneally 10.7 31L 10th of 12 to Barbizon 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Hvy
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Ahellofaman (Ire) 9
Owned by: Miss Rachel O’Neill
g Bay by Valirann - Irish Invasion (Fair Mix)
Colours: BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap
Bred by: Miss R O’Neill
RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; okay run on second h’cap last time when distant runner-up; others preferred Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,463
Ahellofaman -- Handicap Rating 93
8/1 HR93 Gavin Brouder 10.0 12L 2nd to Mode Avion (FR) 11.4 FAIR 21 FEB 6rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Hvy
40/1 HR95 Dylan O’Connor 9.10 2 1/4L 14L 1 1/4L 4th to Sopelana (GB) 11.0 PUN 26 JAN 7rn hcp hdl 2m Hvy
250/1 Gavin Brouder 11.0 25L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Glen To Glen 11.0 CK 7 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy
20 Global Skies (GB) 53
5 10-09
Owned by: Charlie Doocey g Bay by Mondialiste - Reachforthestars Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red sleeves & cap Bred by: Elwick Stud Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE -8490-7
RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; British Flat winner didn’t improve on m’den hurdle runs in h’cap latest Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €16,931 Global Skies (GB) 1 flat win €6,066.80 -- Handicap Rating 92
18/1 HR94 Danny Gilligan 11.10 47L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to Our Uncle Jack 11.7 CLON 8 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 202yds Hvy
100/1 Kieren Buckley 11.7 61L 15th of 24fn, 25rn to Saint Baco (FR) 11.7 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
50/1 Kieren Buckley 11.7 41L 9th of 13fn, 16rn to Grey Jude 11.7 CK 23 NOV 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft
21 Little Boy Sivola (Fr) 134
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CPiece, 5 10-04
Owned by: Oliver Barden g Bay by Victory Song - Little Memories (Montj) Colours: RED, light blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star Bred by: M Gilles Trapenard P J Rothwell WICKLOW
RACING POST VERDICT Reserve; ordinary form; needs to raise game based on 30l sixth at Limerick when last seen Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €109 Little Boy Sivola (FR) -- Handicap Rating 87
33/1 HR90 Simon Torrens 10.11 (CP) 30L 6th of 7fn, 13rn to Midleton Rare 10.7 LIM 19 OCT 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 92yds Sft 18/1 HR93 Tiernan Power Roche 11.4 40L 11th of 13fn, 15rn to Hitthehayson 10.11 ROS 29 SEP 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 53yds Gd/Yld 100/1 Simon Torrens 10.13 69L last of 9fn, 14rn to Love Me Tender (FR) 11.7 KILB 25 JUL 25 mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld T/S ON No. 9, 13, 14 Hood ON No. 15, 17 Cpiece ON No. 21
Last Year 1st Moudan, 2nd Krabat, 3rd A Nod To Getaway TRAINER Eoin Walsh WEIGHT 160 TIME 5 min. 14.7 sec. GOING Heavy
BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Krabat, 5 Chiefs Kingdom, 17-2 Fremantle Doctor, 9 I’m Flattered, Premier Rogue, 10 Dee’s Lady, 14 Genepi George, Harpy Eagle, Lauro’s Legend, 16 Build A Bridge, Jaynemax, The Goose’s Acre, 18 Better Times, 20 Mr Devlin, 25 The Dancen Kid, 30 Coolboy Christy, Danny The Champ, 50 Dahoma
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
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RACE VERDICT
A very tricky contest. At this stage, the 11yo KRABAT appeals most. The dual chase winner revels in heavy conditions and was a distant runner-up (clear of third) over timber last time. Chiefs Kingdom returned to form when second at this venue on St Stephen’s Day and is a player if backing it up. There are a host of contenders making their handicap debut, with the market crucial. Most appealing currently are Premier Rogue and Dee’s Lady. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: KRABAT
Next Best: I’m Flattered
John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW
KEY STAT
In the 2:00 Fair last year Bythesametoken finished Unseated R, beaten off a mark of 124 at 20/1 ridden by Jordan Gainford.
Source: Racing Post
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4.25pm RACE 5
Distance 2m5f120y
The QuinnBet Handicap Steeplechase of €45,000 (Listed
Race)
(Registered as the Carrickmines Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet)
QuinnBet will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey & winning groom. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
Winner €26,505 Second €9,000 Third €4,500 Fourth €2,250 Fifth €1,350 Sixth €900
Race conditions An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that at entry have run at least four times in steeplechases
Declared 16
1 Quai De Bourbon (Fr) 39
Owned by: Gigginstown House Stud g Bay by Ivanhowe - Liberalis (Muhtathir)
START
FINISH
CPiece, 7 11-12
Colours: MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
Bred by: M Yannick Fouin & M Dr Jacques Beres W P Mullins CARLOW 1ub3p-p
RACING POST VERDICT Jumping remains very much an issue; hard to be confident in Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 30 %Prize-money earned €92,014 Quai De Bourbon (FR) 4 N.H. wins €33,495.90 -- Handicap Rating 150 9/1 HR151 Brian Hayes 11.11 p.u. in race won by Now Is The Hour 10.10 GOW 22 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse
3 3m 1f Hvy 3/1Fav HR151 Paul Townend 11.12 p.u. in race won by Answer To Kayf (GB) 10.13 NAV 16 NOV 25 19rn
11/2Fav HR148 Paul Townend 11.6 3 1/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Haiti Couleurs (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21 APR 25 30rn
37yds Sft/Hvy
2
Darragh O’Keeffe
Gorgeous Tom (Ire) 93
8 11-11
Owned by: Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd g Bay by Champs Elysees - Cappa Or (Oscar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green & yellow quartered cap Bred by: Thomas O’Connor Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 4-4424-
RACING POST VERDICT Good Newbury handicap debut run augurs well; trip to suit and handles heavy Probable SP: 11/2
Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 28 %Prize-money earned €97,069 Gorgeous Tom 4 N.H. wins €47,200.00 -- Handicap Rating 149 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.6 6 1/2L 1 1/4L 3L 4th to Panic Attack 10.5 NEWBURY 29 NOV 25 24rn hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f 214yds Gd /Sft 9/4 HR150 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 4 1/4L 2nd to Firefox 11.4 DRYL 1 NOV 25 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 120yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR150 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.10 6 1/2L 11L 14L 4th to Champ Kiely 11.10 PUN 29 APR 25 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 213yds Gd/ Yld
3
Jordans (Fr) 39
7 11-11
Owned by: Cheeky Pups Syndicate g Black by Coastal Path - Belle Anglaise (Network) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow & royal blue halved sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: M Herve d’Armaille Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY -5285-p
RACING POST VERDICT Second-season chaser for whom ground probably not ideal though shorter trip should suit Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 19 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 26 %Prize-money earned €169,113 Jordans (FR) 3 flat wins €28,750.00 2 N.H. wins €42,115.00 -- Handicap Rating 149
12/1 HR150 Phillip Enright 11.10 p.u. in race won by Now Is The Hour 10.10 GOW 22 JAN 18rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 1f Hvy 13/2 HR132 Keith Donoghue 11.8 (H) 7 1/4L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to Duke Silver 10.4 here 28 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR134 R. Deegan 12.2 (H) 22L 8th of 13fn, 20rn to Billy Lee Swagger 10.1 FAIR 29 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft
4
Monbeg Park (Ire)
43 C,T, 9 11-06
Owned by: Donnchadh Doyle g Bay by Walk In The Park - Cyclone’s Sister (Stowaway) Colours: WHITE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap
Bred by: Grange Stud Jack Foley CARLOW p4240-4
RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s winner off 2lb lower; stiff tasks of late, return to handicap ranks to suit Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €131,359 Monbeg Park 5 N.H. wins €59,590.00 C -- Handicap Rating 144 12/1 HR147 Jordan Gainford 11.3 (BK) (TS) 12L 11L 14L 4th to Appreciate It 11.8 THU 18 JAN 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 66yds Yld 28/1 HR149 Michael Kenneally 11.4 (BK) (TS) 14L 14th of 25fn, 28rn to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.2 here 27 DEC 25 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Yld 15/2 HR149 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 17L 27L 4th to Blizzard Of Oz 10.9 WEX 27 OCT 25 4rn chse Listed 2m 7f Gd/Yld
Paul Townend
Phillip Enright
Michael Kenneally (5)
Mark Walsh
The QuinnBet Handicap Steeplechase (Listed
5
The Wallpark (Ire) 22
Owned by: John P McManus
g Bay by Ask - Alderimli (Alderbrook)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
8 11-04
Gordon Elliott MEATH 4007-62
Bred by: Oldcourt Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Novice whose jumping requires attention but is 13lb lower than hurdles in first handicap Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 23 runs, 7 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 30 %Prize-money earned €206,183
The Wallpark 7 N.H. wins €130,631.30 -- Handicap Rating 142
12/1 HR143 Mark Walsh 11.3 6L 2nd to Oscars Brother 11.8 NAV 8 FEB 4rn nov.ch Grade 2 3m Hvy
33/1 HR145 Mark Walsh 11.12 14L 6th of 9 to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 11.12 GOW 22 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy
22/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 51L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Koktail Divin (FR) 11.12 here 28 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 5f 70yds Yld
6
Indiana Jones (Fr) 99
Owned by: Cheeky Pups Syndicate g Bay by Blue Bresil - Matnie (Laveron)
C,T, 10 10-10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow & royal blue halved sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars
Bred by: M Francois-Marie Cottin M F Morris TIPPERARY -4770pRACING POST VERDICT Recent form generally poor; back from a short break with lots to prove Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 31 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €88,212 Indiana Jones (FR) 3 N.H. wins €41,595.00 -- Handicap Rating 134
40/1 HR121 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Staffordshire Knot 11.7 PUN 23 NOV 25 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 37yds Sft/Hvy
50/1 HR122 Gavin Brouder 11.8 (CP) (TS) 15L 12th of 13 to Duke Silver 11.2 LIST 24 SEP 25 Ext hcp hdl 3m Yld
25/1 HR140 Gavin Brouder 10.12 (CP) (TS) 29L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to James Du Berlais (FR) 11.11 PUN 30 APR 25 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 4f 80yds Yld
Dreal Deal (Ire) 29
Tiernan Power Roche (3)
TStrap, 11 10-07
Owned by: Mark Devlin & Philip Smith & Nigel O’Hare & P J Rothwell g Bay by Arvico - Fleur Rose (Flemensfirth) Colours: RED, black panel, black armlet, red cap Bred by: Ballymorisheen Stables P J Rothwell WICKLOW 61246-0
RACING POST VERDICT Killarney winner last summer but opposable on more recent efforts Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 54 runs, 8 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €111,334
Dreal Deal 2 flat wins €12,095.00 6 N.H. wins €74,635.00 -- Handicap Rating 131 125/1 HR133 Tiernan Power Roche 10.4 (TS) 31L 10th of 17fn, 23rn to Backmersackme 10.0 here 1 FEB
Sft Tiernan Power Roche 11.0 (TS) 45L 6th of 8 to Eldorado Allen (FR) 11.11 CHELTENHAM 14 NOV 25 hcp chse (0-150)2m 4f 44yds Sft 11/1 HR125 Simon Torrens 11.5 (TS) 2L 2 1/2L 5L 4th to Grann’s Boy 11.0 LIST 27 SEP 25 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld
8
Simon Torrens
Ballybawn Belter (Ire) 29
Owned by: John P McManus
f Bay by Valirann - Milford Maggie (Milan)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star
RACING POST VERDICT Limerick winner needs to improve on recent C&D seventh; don’t rule out Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €143,420 Ballybawn Belter 5 N.H. wins €128,325.00 C -- Handicap Rating 130
12/1 HR131 Simon Torrens 10.5 11L 7th of 17fn, 23rn to Backmersackme 10.0 here 1 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Sft 6/1 HR124 Simon Torrens 10.0 won 11L 1 3/4L from Uncle Pat 9.7 and El Champo 9.9 LIM 28 DEC 25 8rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 3f 100yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR124 Simon Torrens 10.0 13L 6th of 14fn, 19rn to Answer To Kayf (GB) 10.13 NAV 16 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Hvy
9 O’Toole (Ire) 72
Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede g Chesnut by Mahler - On Galley Head (Zaffaran)
J J Slevin
C,T, 10 10-05
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Bred by: Liam Lane S R B Crawford ANTRIM 2/-120-
RACING POST VERDICT Jumped left at Haydock; cheekpieces now added on only fifth chase start Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 10 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 %Prize-money earned €74,525
Sam Ewing 11.3 (TS) 36L 11th of 12 to Grand Geste 10.2 HAYDOCK PARK 20 DEC 25 hcp chse (0-145)3m 1f 125yds Sft
7/1 HR127 Sam Ewing 11.9 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Iceberg Theory 11.2 CK 23 NOV 25 15rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 50yds Yld
J. J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) won hd 6 1/2L from Gaillimh A Stor 11.1 and Adveram (GB) 10.2 AYR 2 JAN 25 10rn hcp hdl (0-130)3m 70yds Sft
Fishery Lane (Fr) 25
Owned by: Bryan Drew
g Grey by Gemix - Vision Sainte (Visionary)
Colours: ORANGE, dark blue star, dark blue stars on sleeves, dark blue cap
Brian Hayes
7 10-04
Bred by: M Tim Dineen W P Mullins CARLOW pp7f-32
RACING POST VERDICT 0-4 chasing this term, doesn’t exactly seems thrown in on handicap debut Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €14,273 Fishery Lane (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 128
6/1 HR128 Brian Hayes 11.12 28L 2nd to Salvator Mundi (FR) 11.12 THU 5 FEB 10rn beg.ch 2m 2f Sft
33/1 Daniel King 11.12 10L 20L 3rd to Kaid D’authie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 7rn beg.ch 2m 5f 175yds Yld
40/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 fell in race won by Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 PUN 11 DEC 25 10rn beg.ch 2m 7f 12yds Hvy
Eoin Staples (5)
Sean O’Keeffe
11
An Peann Dearg (Ire) 28
H,T, 9 10-02
Owned by: Anne Coffey,Susan Spence,Sonja Buckley g Chesnut by Well Chosen - Mooretown Vick (Generous) Colours: PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Sean McKenna Paul Nolan WEXFORD 10p60-7
RACING POST VERDICT Dual 2m1f winner here but yet to hit form this term; upped in trip now Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €80,371 An Peann Dearg 2 N.H. wins €76,700.00 C -- Handicap Rating 126 28/1 HR128 Sean O’Keeffe 10.7 (TS) 12L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Jacob’s Ladder 11.8 here 2 FEB hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft 16/1 HR130 Shane O’Callaghan 11.0 (H) (TS) 49L 14th of 16fn, 20rn to Addragoole 11.7 here 26 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 7/2 HR112 Sean O’Keeffe 11.6 (H) (TS) 15L 6th of 7 to Rock Ya Boy Ya 10.9 WEX 27 OCT 25 nov.hdl 2m 100yds Yld
12
Daniel King
Broomfield Bijou (Ire) 11
Owned by: Raymond P Fitzgerald f Bay by Walk In The Park - Aure Antique (Network) Colours: BLACK, pink disc, hooped sleeves, pink star on cap Bred by: Herine Bloodstock James William Hannon WATERFORD 0-27p-2
RACING POST VERDICT Recent Thurles comeback run augurs well; handles these conditions, slight trip concern Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €52,520 Broomfield Bijou 3 N.H. wins €24,485.00 -- Handicap Rating 126 22/1 HR123 Donagh Meyler 11.11 1 1/2L 2nd to Dancing Jeremy 11.7 THU 19 FEB 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 2f Sft/Hvy
28/1 HR128 Sam Ewing 10.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.7 PUN 2 MAY 25 4rn chse Grade 2 2m 4f 55yds Yld 6/1 HR129 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.4 16L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Monbeg Park 10.12 here 2 MAR 25 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 107yds Yld
13 Invictus Machin (Fr) 192
Conor Stone-Walsh
Owned by: John P McManus g Bay by Coastal Path - L’aumance Girl (Astarabad) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, quartered cap Bred by: Philippe Thiriet & Vincent Le Roy Gavin Cromwell MEATH -62f92-
RACING POST VERDICT Absent since good Kilbeggan run in August; lack of a recent run a worry, as is the ground Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €26,032 Invictus Machin (FR) 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 126 10/1 HR125 Keith Donoghue 11.9 (H) 4 1/4L 2nd to Bal Kauto (FR) 10.0 KILB 22 AUG 25 7rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 180yds Gd/Yld 40/1
HR126 Kieren Buckley 11.2 (H) 8 1/4L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to Turnpike Trip (GB) 11.0 GAL 1 AUG 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd 6/1 HR126 Patrick M O’Brien 11.5 (H) fell in race won by Mica Malpic (FR) 10.13 ROS 9 JUN 25 15rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 24yds Gd
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Jordan Gainford
200-567
Moon D’Orange (Fr) 30
8 10-01
Owned by: Ian Stuart Griffiths & Gary Evans g Chesnut by Spanish Moon - Fleur D’orange (Dylan Thomas) Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black sleeves, red diamonds, black cap, red diamonds
Bred by: E A R L Elevage Marion & Didier Marion John C McConnell MEATH
P. M. O’Brien 10.9 (CP) (TS) 9L 6th of 9 to Nocte Volatus (GB) 11.9 SANDOWN PARK 3 JAN hcp chse 3m 42yds Gd
P. M. O’Brien 10.7 (TS) 17L 3 1/2L 10L 4th to Does He Know (GB) 11.10 HAYDOCK PARK 3 DEC 25 5rn hcp chse (0-150)3m 1f 125yds Gd /Sft
125/1 HR121 Patrick M O’Brien 10.5 (TS) 15L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Letos (FR) 10.8 NAAS 9 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f Sft/Hvy
16
Binge Worthy (Ire)
15 CPiece, 8 10-00
Josh Williamson (5)
Owned by: Denis Gallagher Racing g Bay by Walk In The Park - Carrigeen Lonicera (Old Vic) Colours: PURPLE, white stars, striped sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Mrs R H Lalor Gordon Elliott MEATH p7353-0 RACING POST VERDICT Never sighted in 3m4f National Trial last month; 4lb wrong and plenty to find Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 15 %Prize-money earned €21,676 Binge Worthy 2 N.H. wins €16,225.00 -- Handicap Rating 120 9/1 HR121 Danny Gilligan 11.0 (CP) 20L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to My Immortal 11.4 PUN 15 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed
Last Year 1st Monbeg Park, 2nd Tyre Kicker, 3rd Final Orders TRAINER Tiernan Power Roche WEIGHT 152 TIME 5
Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Gorgeous Tom, 7 Quai De Bourbon, 15-2 Broomfield Bijou, Monbeg Park, 9 An Peann Dearg, The Wallpark, 10 Ballybawn Belter, Jordans, 12 Fishery Lane, Invictus Machin, Moon d’Orange, 16 Binge Worthy, Digby, O’Toole, 20 Dreal Deal, 25 Indiana Jones
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
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SELECTION: THE WALLPARK
RACE VERDICT
Last year’s winner Monbeg Park is respected, as are the likes of Broomfield Bijou, An Peann Dearg and Ballybawn Belter, but preference is for GORGEOUS TOM on the back of a fine Newbury effort and who handles the conditions. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: GORGEOUS TOM Next Best: Broomfield Bijou
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
The Wallpark
●Foaled Apr 27, 2018
●Sire Ask (GB) (11.0f)
●Dam Alderimli (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Alderbrook (GB) (15.0f)
●E8,000 F, E15,500 3yo, £45,000 Tingle Creek Dec 22; second foal; dam 2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart bumper/2m4f2m7f hurdle/chase winner Blow By Blow and 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Everdon Brook out of unraced half-sister to Cooldine
PEDIGREE WATCH
Ballybawn Belter
●Foaled Apr 08, 2018
●Sire Valirann (FR) (8.7f)
●Dam Milford Maggie (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Milan (GB) (13.8f)
●E3,000 F, E5,000 3yo; third foal; dam unplaced in bumpers, closely related to winners Chic Theatre (bumper/2m and 2m4f hurdle), Shmabeni (French 1m7f/2m5f hurdle) & Cigliano (French 2m2f/2m3f hurdle (inc Listed)/ chase out of 2m1f Listed hurdle winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Monbeg Park
●Foaled Apr 24, 2017
●Sire Walk In The Park (IRE) (12.0f)
●Dam Cyclone’s Sister (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Stowaway (GB) (15.2f)
●E65,000 3yo; sixth foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/1m6f and 1m7f Flat/2m-2m7f smart hurdle/high-class chase winner Hidden Cyclone and 2m4f hurdle winner Kings Canyon out of half-sister to smart 2m-3m hurdle/ chase winner Berude Not To
PEDIGREE WATCH
Gorgeous Tom
●Foaled May 08, 2018
●Sire Champs Elysees (GB) (12.1f)
●Dam Cappa Or (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Oscar (IRE) (13.3f)
●(E8,000 vendor F); sixth foal; closely related to point winner Go Goonagain West; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m1f-2m3f hurdle winner Ray Boy, half-sister to smart 2m7f and 3m2f chase winner/National second Cappa Bleu
This season, Michael Kenneally (Monbeg Park) is showing a profit of €190.03.
Source: Racing Post
Distance 3m4f61y
The Dublin National Handicap Steeplechase
Winner €14,725 Second €5,000 Third €2,500
Fourth €1,250 Fifth €750 Sixth €500
Leopardstown Club Ltd will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. FINISH
Race conditions An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Declared 15
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1 Onethreefivenotout (Ire)
Owned by: James W Power
g Bay by Milan - Back To Loughadera
Colours: PURPLE, pink star & sleeves, pink star on cap
78 CPiece, 10 11-12
James Smith (5)
Bred by: J J Harty Gordon Elliott MEATH 31p2fuRACING POST VERDICT Easy victor of 3m2f h’cap for Paul Nicholls; fell and UR last two runs; still of interest Probable SP: 9/2
Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €26,807
Onethreefivenotout 3 N.H. wins €14,095.60 -- Handicap Rating 115 3/1Fav HR115 Jack Kennedy 11.7 (CP) u.r. in race won by The Lovely Man 11.6 NAV 14 DEC 25 12rn Ext hcp chse 3m Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR115 Sam Ewing 10.0 (CP) fell in race won by Better Times Ahead 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25 15rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 6f Yld/Sft 10/1 HR114 Jack Kennedy 11.6 (CP) 4 1/2L 2nd to Battle Of Mirbat 11.0 DRYL 1 NOV 25 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m Gd/Yld
2 Battle Of Mirbat (Ire) 43
Sean O’Keeffe
Owned by: Michael J McDonagh g Bay by Ocovango - Vicky Serenade (Old Vic) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap Bred by: Thomas Horgan Michael J McDonagh CLARE 414p-25
RACING POST VERDICT Three-time chase winner has struggled off revised mark since win in Nov’ Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €62,525 Battle Of Mirbat 3 N.H. wins €23,895.00 C -- Handicap Rating 114
11/1 HR115 Sean O’Keeffe 10.11 12L 5th of 12fn, 14rn to Rising Dust 10.12 THU 18 JAN hcp chse 2m 4f 198yds Yld 5/1 HR115 Sean O’Keeffe 10.12 4L 2nd to Milan Forth 10.6 CK 3 JAN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Yld/Sft 14/1 HR116 Sean O’Keeffe 11.8 p.u. in race won by Soloman Lane (GB) 10.13 NAV 14 DEC 25 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 120yds Sft/Hvy
3 Evies Vladimir (Ire) 15
Owned by: Munster Van Centre
g Chesnut by Shirocco - Mistletoeandwine (Un Desperado)
Keith Donoghue
CPiece, 9 11-11
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red seams, red sleeves, royal blue seams, red cap, royal blue star Bred by: Arthur England Gavin Cromwell MEATH pp2-999
RACING POST VERDICT Two-time chase winner in 2023/24 season; flashes of form interpersed poor runs this season Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €24,702
Evies Vladimir 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 114
40/1 HR116 Patrick M O’Brien 10.4 (CP) 16L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to My Immortal 11.4 PUN 15 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 3f 60yds Hvy 11/1 HR116 Eoin Staples 11.3 (CP) 70L last of 9fn, 17rn to Rokathir (FR) 11.0 NAV 8 FEB Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy 18/1 HR116 Mr B.M. Coonan 11.0 (CP) 24L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to Showurappreciation 11.7 PUN 11 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 123yds Sft/Hvy
4
Tiernan Power Roche (3)
Prince Palace (Fr) 50
Owned by: Thethreeofus Syndicate g Bay by Turgeon - Aspetta E Spera (Linda’s Lad)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN & DARK BLUE CHECK, yellow sleeves & cap
CPiece, 8 11-11
Bred by: M Yannick Fouin & M Arnaud Charrie P J Rothwell WICKLOW 0p89p-p
RACING POST VERDICT Sole win from 21 runs came in a Listed h’cap chase in March; badly out of form since Probable SP: 22/1
Career record 21 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 4 %Prize-money earned €41,440
16/1 HR116 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.7 (BK) p.u. in race won by Showurappreciation 11.7 PUN 11 JAN 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 123yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR118 J.J. Slevin 11.10 p.u. in race won by Soloman Lane (GB) 10.13 NAV 14 DEC 25 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 120yds Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR118 Harry Sexton 9.7 20L 9th of 14fn, 19rn to Answer To Kayf (GB) 10.13 NAV 16 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Hvy
5 Gringo D’aubrelle (Fr)
22 CPiece, 10 11-10
Owned by: Bective Stud g Bay by Saddler Maker - Erbalunga (Mansonnien) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap
5/2Fav HR113 Jack Kennedy 11.5 (CP) 22L 1/2L 8L 4th to Rokathir (FR) 11.0 NAV 8 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy
9/4Fav HR113 Mr J.M. Halford 10.11 fell in race won by Showurappreciation 11.7 PUN 11 JAN 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 123yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR120 Michael Kenneally 9.7 won 7L 2 3/4L from Koori Star 10.0 and Buachaillbocht (GB) 9.9 NAV 6 DEC 25 14rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 3m 1f 80yds Sft/Hvy
Donagh Meyler
6
1070-52
The Dublin National Handicap Steeplechase
Promontory (Ire) 22
Owned by: Malcolm C Denmark
g Bay by Fame And Glory - Princess Mairead (Blueprint)
Colours: BLACK & WHITE CHECK, yellow sleeves, black & white quartered cap
9 11-10
Bred by: William Mangan Sarah Joanna Connell WATERFORD
RACING POST VERDICT Lightly raced 9yo was distant runner-up on h’cap chase debut with a couple of these behind Probable SP: 6/1
12/1 HR112 Donagh Meyler 11.4 22L 2nd to Rokathir (FR) 11.0 NAV 8 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy
40/1 Aidan Kelly 11.9 26L 5th of 7fn, 11rn to I Am Lorenzo 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN beg.ch 2m 55yds Sft 28/1 HR117 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.7 42L 15th of 16fn, 18rn to Duke Silver 10.4 here 28 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Gd/Yld
7
Noble Talent (Ire) 61
9 11-09
Owned by: Mrs Ailish Glynn g Bay by Getaway - Noble Motive (Oscar) Colours: WHITE, large royal blue spots, royal blue sleeves, white spots, yellow cap Bred by: Mrs U Nagle T J Nagle Jr CORK 5-3pp0RACING POST VERDICT Out of form recently; PU twice before tailed off latest; needs to bounce back to best Probable SP: 28/1
28/1 HR115 Danny Mullins 11.7 50L last of 16 to Sammy Smart (GB) 10.6 PUN 31 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 150yds Yld/Sft 8/1 HR116 Danny Mullins 11.1 p.u. in race won by Boston Rover 11.10 GOW 4 OCT 25 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Yld 10/1 HR116 Brian Hayes 10.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Prince Palace (FR) 9.7 NAV 1 MAR 25 9rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 90yds Hvy
Savante (Ire) 28
Brian Hayes
TStrap, 7 11-09
Owned by: Paul McKeon f Bay/Brown by Workforce - Keys Hope (Luso) Colours: BLACK, white epaulettes, white cap, black star Bred by: Michael Martin C A Murphy WEXFORD p0557-2
RACING POST VERDICT Ran career best when a head second in Listed h’cap hurdle; 10lb lower chase mark here Probable SP: 17/2
18/1 HR117 Calum Hogan 9.8 (CP) (TS) hd 2nd to Saint Le Fort (FR) 9.11 here 2 FEB 21rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 19yds Hvy 22/1 HR117 Sam Ewing 10.7 (TS) 8 1/4L 7th of 16fn, 18rn to Duke Silver 10.4 here 28 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Gd/Yld 20/1 Shane Fitzgerald 11.5 17L 5th of 11fn, 15rn to Nowwhatdoyouthink 11.12 CK 23 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m 5f 50yds Yld
9
Richard Condon (5)
Brucejack (Ire) 50
9 11-07
Owned by: Equine Gold Syndicate g Bay by Shantou - Greenhall Rambler Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange panel, striped cap Bred by: James Mulhall P A Fahy CARLOW 2f446-p
RACING POST VERDICT Record of 1-24 (0-16 over fences); PU when fav’ in beginners’ last time; others more solid Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 4 %Prize-money earned €24,454 Brucejack 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 110 5/2Fav HR112 Danny Mullins 11.12 p.u. in race won by Banter At The Bar (GB) 11.12 PUN 11 JAN 12rn beg.ch 2m 6f 123yds Sft Gavin Sheehan 10.2 15L 6th of 12 to Grand Geste 10.2 HAYDOCK PARK 20 DEC 25 hcp chse (0-145)3m 1f 125yds Sft 10/1 HR110 Patrick M O’Brien 9.9 nk 10L 3 1/2L 4th to Better Times Ahead 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25 15rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 6f Yld/Sft
10
Alex Harvey
Ira Hayes (Ire)
32 Visor, 7 11-07
Owned by: Ira Hayes Partnership g Chesnut by Mahler - Dangan Dawn (Presenting)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white seams on sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars Bred by: Sean Hoare John C McConnell MEATH 60994-3
RACING POST VERDICT Third last time had promise; worth a market check on chase debut Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €13,494 Ira Hayes 2 N.H. wins €9,968.80 -- Handicap Rating 110
9/1 HR111 Alex Harvey 11.9 (V) 3 1/4L 9 1/2L 3rd to Pebble Bleu 9.13 THU 29 JAN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 126yds Hvy 5/1 HR113 Alex Harvey 10.6 (V) 3/4L 12L 17L 4th to Jeriko De Baune (FR) 9.9 CLON 6 NOV 25 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft 17/2 HR116 Alex Harvey 11.8 22L 9th of 15fn, 17rn to Rising Dust 10.7 PUN 14 OCT 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 22yds Gd/Yld
11
Where’s Frankie (Ire) 22 Blinkers, 10 11-07
Owned by: Derby Bar Syndicate g Bay by Court Cave - Court Over (Overbury) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: F Mc Mahon Karl Thornton DUBLIN 65768-p RACING POST VERDICT Three-time chase winner not at best this season; new blinkers need to work miracle Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 27 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 %Prize-money earned €40,890 Where’s Frankie 5 N.H. wins €35,400.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 110
Ben Harvey
66/1 HR113 Ben Harvey 11.5 p.u. in race won by Rokathir (FR) 11.0 NAV 8 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy
40/1 HR116 Niall Moore 10.11 69L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Kish Bank 10.13 here 29 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 3m 100yds Yld 18/1 HR117 Miss G. Benson 11.2 (CP) (TS) 19L 6th of 8fn, 11rn to Vaureal (FR) 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft
Danny Mullins
Mark McDonagh
12
The Gradual Slope (Ire)
Owned by: Mark McDonagh
g Grey by Shantou - Caltras Theatre (King’s Theatre)
22 CPiece, 9 11-05
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star
Bred by: Ms M Kavanagh Sean O O’Brien CORK 5pu3p-p
RACING POST VERDICT Generally out of form apart from a third at Thurles in Dec’; PU last twice; hard to trust Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 37 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €68,276
18/1 HR110 Danny Mullins 11.2 p.u. in race won by Rokathir (FR) 11.0 NAV 8 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy 20/1 HR110 Danny Mullins 11.2 p.u. in race won by Joyau De Thaix (FR) 11.4 LIM 28 DEC 25 16rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft/Hvy 40/1
HR110 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 8L 2 3/4L 3rd to Rising Dust 11.3 THU 20 DEC 25 16rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 66yds Yld
13 Ceroc (Ire)
78
Owned by: Kay Russell g Bay by Champs Elysees - Skerries (Dr Fong)
Colours: BLACK, light blue star, striped sleeves, light blue star on cap Bred by: Edmond Kent Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 23p255RACING POST VERDICT 0-11 chasing and finished 18l behind when last seen; down 2lb but others preferred Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 27 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €31,985 Ceroc 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 -- Handicap Rating 107
17/2 HR109 Phillip Enright 11.1 (BK) 18L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to The Lovely Man 11.6 NAV 14 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 3m Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR110 Phillip Enright 11.5 (BK) 8L 5th of 9 to Crecora Hills 10.11 NAAS 9 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse
40yds Sft 13/2 HR110 Phillip Enright 11.9 (BK) 5L 2nd to Spellacy’s Cross 10.8 CLON 23 OCT 25 8rn
14
Aidan Kelly (3)
56p8-p3
So They Tell Me (Ire)
22
Owned by: John P McManus g Bay by Flemensfirth - Speckled Wood (High Chaparral)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Padraig Roche
RACING POST VERDICT Much improved over opening chase efforts when third on h’cap chase debut; in the mix Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €12,097
So They Tell Me 1 N.H. win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 107
16/1 HR106 Aidan Kelly 10.9 22L 1/2L 3rd to Rokathir (FR) 11.0 NAV 8 FEB 17rn Ext hcp chse 3m Hvy
100/1 Aidan Kelly 11.9 p.u. in race won by Kaid D’authie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 7rn beg.ch 2m 5f 175yds Yld 50/1 Aidan Kelly 11.9 29L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to He’s Gorgeous 11.12 CLON 2 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 1f 62yds Hvy
15 Slotty Dotty (Ire) 26
89356-2
TStrap,
Owned by: Good Ghandi Gang f Bay by Court Cave - Queen Medbh (Presenting) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, white cap Bred by: Dane’s Well Bernard Martin Crowley WATERFORD
RACING POST VERDICT Mostly disappointing runs over fences before promising second reverted to hurdles latest Probable SP: 15/1 Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €14,240 Slotty Dotty 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 100
17/2 HR110 Calum Hogan 11.5 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Pebble Bleu 10.10 PUN 4 FEB 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR102 Calum Hogan 10.11 (TS) 41L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Duffys Hodey 9.9 LIM 29 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR102 Phillip Enright 11.4 (H) (TS) 29L 5th of 10fn, 16rn to Rising Dust 11.3 THU 20 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 66yds Yld Cpiece ON No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 12 T/S ON No. 8, 15 Visor ON No. 10 Blinkers ON No. 11 B,T ON No. 13
Last Year 1st Brandt, 2nd Union Station, 3rd Iris Emery TRAINER Tiernan Power Roche WEIGHT 151 TIME 7 min. 25.5 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Onethreefivenotout, 6 Promontory, So They Tell Me, 8 Gringo d’Aubrelle, 17-2 Savante, 10 Battle Of Mirbat, Brucejack, Ira Hayes, 12 Ceroc, 14 Evies Vladimir, 15 Slotty Dotty, 22 Prince Palace, 25 The Gradual Slope, 28 Noble Talent, 50 Where’s Frankie
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
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RACE VERDICT
Lightly-raced PROMONTORY kept on well for second upped to 3m on handicap chase debut at Navan last time and he gets the vote. Just 1/2l behind that day was So They Tell Me and he is an obvious danger. A further 8l behind was the favourite on that occasion, Gringo d’Aubrelle who holds an 18lb lower mark in this sphere. He needs to improve his jumping to get involved. Onethreefivenotout was a comfortable 3m2f handicap winner for Paul Nicholls and is a big player if he can stay on his feet. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: PROMONTORY Next Best: Gringo d’Aubrelle
Phillip Enright
KILDARE
Calum Hogan (5)
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Distance 2m
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Winner €7,068 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240
Race conditions An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars
Bred by: J Mulcahy Declan Queally WATERFORD
RACING POST VERDICT Yard’s bumper runners always respected and any market strength has to be noted Probable SP: 9/2
2 Felix Unger (Ire)
Owned by: D J Mooney
g Bay by Urban Poet - Little Brown Jug (Le Cadre Noir)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white cross of lorraine, black cap
Bred by: David Mooney P G Fahey KILDARE 8
RACING POST VERDICT Entitled to come on for Naas debut run and the only one with previous experience here Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 1 runs
Felix Unger 11/1 Cian Cullinan 11.3 30L 8th of 9 to Quiryn (FR) 11.10 NAAS 9 JAN Bumper 2m Sft
3 Lucky Signal (Fr)
Owned by: R Stokes
g Bay by Latrobe - Sans Regret (Manduro)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap
Bred by: D Et C Bloodstock LLP Eoin Griffin KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT 34,000euros yearling; market
Owned by: Paul Byrne
g Bay by Karaktar - Loin De Toi (Martaline)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap
Bred by: E A R L Patrick Joubert & M Pascal Deshayes Thomas Cooper KERRY
RACING POST VERDICT Trainer/rider combination took this last season so has to be respected Probable SP: 9/4
5 Mike
Des
Mottes (Fr) 4 11-03
Owned by: Swords Bloodstock Limited g Bay by Gary Du Chenet - Celyssa Des Mottes (Chici Creasy)
Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap
Mr B O’Neill
Bred by: E A R L Ecurie Des Mottes Cian Collins MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Another for whom market should be informative on debut Probable SP: 14/1
6
Way With Words (Ire)
Owned by: William Flood & Deirdre Flood
g Bay by Poet’s Word - Sheisdiesel (Harbour Watch)
Colours: GREEN, gold hoop, collar cuffs & buttons, black & gold qtd. cap
4 11-03
Mr F Maguire
Bred by: William & Deirdre Flood J P Dempsey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Others preferred on breeding Probable SP: 16/1
7 Born To
Caledonie
Owned by: Mrs A L T Moore
(Fr) 4 10-10
f Bay by Born To Sea - Caledonie (Masked Marvel)
Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, emerald green & grey quartered cap
Bred by: S C E A Raymond Jean-Christian A L T Moore KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Unlikely source of a first-time out 4yo bumper winner Probable SP: 16/1
8 Cinating (Ire) 4 10-10
Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd f Bay by Fascinating Rock - Farranjordan (Galileo)
Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud Gordon Elliott MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fascinating Rock filly demands respect from top yard Probable SP: 15/8
Mr M N Sharpe (7)
Mr H C Swan
Last Year 1st Oneinthewell, 2nd Eternal Echo, 3rd Four Wise Poets TRAINER P.W. Mullins WEIGHT 157 TIME 4 min. 1.5 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Cinating, 9-4 Mento, 9-2 Adaboy Mushy, 12 Felix Unger, 14 Lucky Signal, Mike Des Mottes, 16 Born To Caledonie, Way With Words
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
SELECTION: CINATING
RACE VERDICT
The Tom Cooper/Patrick Mullins combination took this last year and market support for MENTO here could prove very significant. Cinating is greatly respected, as is Adaboy Mushy.
[Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: MENTO Next Best: Cinating
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Cinating
●Foaled Mar 08, 2022
●Sire Fascinating Rock (IRE) (9.3f)
●Dam Farranjordan (GB)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●Eighth foal; closely related to winners Jaega (Group-placed 1m2f; RPR 101) and Killaloan (2m hurdle), half-sister to three winners inc Aced It (1m4f/2m inc AW; 96); dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winners Midnight Oil and Cartwright
PEDIGREE WATCH Mento
●Foaled Feb 28, 2022
●Sire Karaktar (IRE) (f)
●Dam Loin De Toi (FR)
●Dam’s sire Martaline (GB) (13.7f)
●E52,000 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to French winners Loca (2m hurdle) and Passie Loin (2m2f hurdle); dam placed in 2m/2m1f hurdles, half-sister to useful/prolific 2m-3m1f jumps winner Present Bleu
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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 1: 2.25pm
THE CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EBF AUCTION NOVICE HURDLE OF €20,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€3,500)). Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than €12,000 and/or one hurdle race value not more than €12,500 About 2 miles. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs. 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €36,000 allowed 2lb. If purchased for not more than €27,000 allowed 4lb. If purchased for not more than €18,000 allowed 6lb. If purchased for not more than €9,000 allowed 8lb. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once). (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Conversion Rates
To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2018 British Pound €1.14; 2019 British Pound €1.11; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19; 2023 British Pound €1.12; 2024 British Pound €1.15; 2025 British Pound €1.20 (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Store Sales). All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final to be held at Punchestown on April 29th, 2026. (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 a hurdle race) (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Bonus of €10,000. See RÁS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race.
RACE 2: 2.55pm
THE ADARE MANOR OPPORTUNITY MAIDEN 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. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles €130 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs. 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 26th February) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race.
RACE 3: 3.25pm
THE QUINNBET HURDLE OF €18,000 (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet). Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,602), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540. A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won more than two hurdle races since 5th May, 2024 About 2 miles 2 furlongs 72 yards. €180 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 2lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 5th May, 2024 Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race.
RACE 4: 3.55pm
THE TRACKMAN RANGE AT LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF CENTRE 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 before 4th May 2025 (110 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 2 furlongs 72 yards €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. Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Handicaps calculated 25th February.
RACE 5: 4.25pm
THE QUINNBET HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €45,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Carrickmines Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet). Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,505), Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that at entry have run at least four times in steeplechases About 2 miles 5 furlongs 120 yards. €450 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs. or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 25th February.
TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 6: 4.55pm
THE DUBLIN NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €25,000 Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 3 miles 4 furlongs 61 yards. €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Handicaps calculated 25th February.
RACE 7: 5.30pm
THE QUINNBET (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €12,000 (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet). Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race About 2 miles. €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 3lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a N.H. flat race 7lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 26th February) may also ride in this race. Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race.
