MATCHBOOK MONDAY
26 JANUARY 2026
OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 2026
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
TEL: 045 897704
FAX: 045 897319
CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill
EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com
WEBSITE: www.punchestown.com
TRUSTEES: S C. Lawlor., N. Speirs Esq., D. Ashmore Esq.
DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman), Ms L. Young, Mr R. O’Sullivan, Mr L. Queally, Mr J. Morris, Mr C. O’Reilly and Mr. N. Speirs
PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 2026
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Raceday Stewards: Mr J. Murphy (Chair)
Mr J. M. McGrath
Mr. J. Byrne
Mr N. McCaffrey
Mr A. Ring
Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Assistant Clerk of the Scales: Mr S. Murphy
Starter: Mr J.R. Banahan
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr D. Cullen
Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr C.J. Sweeney & Ms P. Hassett
Medical Officer: Dr A. McGoldrick
Veterinary Officer: Ms J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. J. Casey & Mr. D.J. Condell
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
RACECOURSE FARRIER:
Mr Eamon Behan
Mr Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed.
VETERINARY SURGEONS:
Ms S. Gayer (Track)
Mr K. McConnell (Yard)
DOCTOR
Dr. M. Fay
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends of Punchestown,
On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown, I am delighted to welcome you to today’s racing action.
We have a high-quality day of racing ahead featuring a full Matchbook card, and I would like to extend a special thanks to today’s sponsor, Matchbook Betting Exchange Punchestown is proud to partner with Matchbook throughout the 2025–2026 season, including the exciting 50:50 Graduation Bonus Series, which was launched just before Christmas. This initiative offers a €50,000 bonus to the first horse to win a designated qualifier and subsequently land a Grade 1 at the 2026 Punchestown Festival, along with a further €50,000 in free bets for existing Matchbook users. With twelve targeted qualifiers designed to showcase emerging talent, today’s three qualifiers from our seven-race programme could yet reveal a future star Matchbook will sponsor 28 races at Punchestown this season, including three graded contests, underlining their strong and growing commitment to Irish jump racing.
Our next race meeting takes place on Monday 2nd February, when we host the 2026 Up The Yard Challenge Race This year, the race aims to raise over €8,000 for the Irish Cancer Society, a charity chosen by all participants. It is always a fantastic day and a great way to round off your Bank Holiday weekend
We are now just over 13 weeks away from the 2026 Punchestown Festival and look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be another topclass five days at the Home of Irish Jumps. Tickets and hospitality packages are available at punchestown.com or alternatively, you can contact any member of the Punchestown team at the main entrance building. The Festival takes place from Tuesday 28th April to Saturday 2nd May 2026. On behalf of all the team at Punchestown, I wish you an enjoyable day of racing and look forward to welcoming you back again next week.
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) (Marchand De Sable (USA)) 1231-12 F B G A E C Des Champs Paul Townend J O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap
GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 14 N.H. WINS €1,747,410.40 C HANDICAP RATING 175 P. Townend 11.10 6L 2nd to Inothewayurthinkin 11.10 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 9rn chse Grade 1 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft 1/2Fav HR177 P. Townend 11.10 won 4 3/4L s/hd from Grangeclare West 11.10 and Fact To File (FR) 11.10
Yld 5/6Fav HR177 P. Townend 11.10 won 7 1/2L 5L from Fact To File (FR) 11.10 and Gentlemansgame (GB) 11.10 LEP 28 DEC 24 9rn
Gd/Yld Beaten6lbyInothewayurthinkinwhensecondof9at8-13favonhislatestoutingintheGrade1BoodlesCheltenhamGoldCupChaseatCheltenhamover3m2f (goodtosoft)lastmonth.
KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM
1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)
2. SADDLE CLOTH
3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH
4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN
5. AGE
6. ST
7. LB
8. KGS
9. COLOUR OF HORSE
B = BAY
BR = BROWN
CH = CHESTNUT
GR = GREY
RO = ROAN
10 SEX OF HORSE
C = COLT
F = FILLY
G = GELDING
H = HORSE
M = MARE
11. SIRE (FATHER) 12 DAM (MOTHER)
13. FORM GUIDE
14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
15. FORM COMMENT
- = NEW RACING SEASON
/ = MISSED RACING SEASON
P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE
F = HORSE FELL
U = RIDER UNSEATED
R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE
CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE
B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN
S = HORSE SLIPPED
R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE
D = DISQUALIFIED
ABOUT TOWN
ABANDONMENT
SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
BINOCULAR HIRE
BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.
BOTTLE & GLASS
RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
CASH FACILITIES
THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS
CLOAK ROOM
THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.
EVACUATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.
LOST PROPERTY
ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.
MEDICAL CENTRE
THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.
TRANSPORT
A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.
REFUSAL & REMOVAL
PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS
WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND
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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)
(Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) FIRST €7080; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240
Brendan Cawley T Peter Maher, Kildare
B Mr B Cawley
Br B g Policy Maker - Boston Lily (Lord Americo)
J Sean O’Keeffe F ppp-s (TStrap) BOSTON FIRE
400/1 Shane O’Callaghan 11.7 (TS) s.u. in
300/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 (TS) p.u. in
(PtoP) 6/1 J L Scallan p.u. in race won by Minella Mission PUNCHESTOWN 22-FEB-25 16r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy
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CLOUDIO (IRE) (58)
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin
B William O’Keeffe
Br B g Cloudings - Nouveau Moulin (Millenary (GB))
J Phillip Enright F 120CLOUDIO
15/2 Mr J.C. Barry 12.0 79L last of 10fn, 11rn to Keep Him Company (FR) 11.9 FAIR 29 NOV 25 Bumper 2m Yld/Sft 14/1 Mr B. Barry 11.7 2 1/2L 2nd to Clay Pigeons 11.11 CK 21 APR 25 14rn Bumper 2m 3f Yld (PtoP) 5/2 J C Barry won 5L 2L from The Price Of Peace and Tokens Glory DUNGARVAN 01-FEB-25 7r5f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
3 EYETRAP (GB) (38)
O Aidan Melia
T Aidan Melia, Kildare
B Meon Valley Stud
Br B g Ulysses - Miss Dashwood (GB) (Dylan Thomas)
J Kevin Sexton F 3-80460-
EYETRAP (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €14,667.10 25/1 HR68 J. Cleary 8.11 26L 13th of 14 to Boxing Great 9.5
hcp 2m Std 80/1 Kevin Sexton 11.12 50L 6th of 22fn, 24rn to Skylight Hustle 11.12
100/1 Mr T.A. Halford 11.5 9L 24L 4 3/4L 4th to Koktail Brut (FR)
JETSTREAM JEFF
O Oliver John Harrington
T Peter McCreery, Kildare
B Martin Moloney
Br B g Libertarian (GB) - Milan Eve (Milan (GB))
J Mr A O Harrington (7) F pu-0
JETSTREAM JEFF
250/1 Mr A.O. Harrington 11.5 20th of 25 to Future Prospect 11.5 NAAS 9 JAN mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 10/1 A O Harrington u.r in race won by Make Me Smile TINAHELY 16-NOV-25 9r5f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 6/1 L P Shanahan p.u. in race won by Loch Ness Pineau (FR) CURRAGHMORE 26-OCT-25 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Future Prospect when 20th of 25 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
6
LAXXIO (GB) (15)
O Mrs P Crampton & Oliver Crampton & DJCC Investments Limited
T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny
B Gestut Hof Ittlingen
Br Ch g Nathaniel - Laxxia (GER) (Maxios (GB))
J Danny Mullins F 1131f-4
LAXXIO (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €23,000.00
100/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 8 1/2L 4 1/4L 12L 4th to I Started A Joke 11.12 here 11 JAN 20rn mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 Donagh Meyler 11.7 (H) fell in race won by Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 21rn mdn hdl 2m Yld S. Byrne 8.3 won 1L 1L from Va Bene (GER) 9.0 and Anatara (GER) 8.4 HOPPEGARTEN 10
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 100-1 behind I Started A Joke when fourth of 20 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
O Michael Hilary Burke
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Yves Maupoil
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fromentine (FR) (No Risk At All (FR))
J Paul Townend F 111112- (TStrap)
LEADER D’ALLIER (FR) 5 FLAT WINS €43,000.00
6/5Fav Danny Mullins 11.7 9 1/2L 2nd to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 21rn
J. Claudic 10.2 (TS) won 1 1/4L ns from Karla Conti (FR) 9.13 and Lato Kaleo (FR) 10.2 VICHY 16 JUL 25 11rn 1m 4f Sft
J. Claudic 10.10 (TS) won 3/4L 3/4L from Lato Kaleo (FR) 10.6 and Liberty Fly (FR) 10.1 VICHY 25
He has won three NH flat races at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Beaten 10l by Ballyfad when second of 21 at 6-5fav on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O T Egan
T N Stokes (R), Tipperary
B Tom Egan
Br B g Rajj - Ney Will (FR) (Pistolet Bleu)
J Daniel King F 3 MAXFORT
40/1 Daniel King 11.12 4 3/4L nk 3rd to The Reverend (GB)
Third of 17 behind The Reverend beaten 5l at 40-1 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
O Dr S P Fitzgerald
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Ms Bernadette Farrell
Br B g Sea Moon (GB) - Floramoss (GB) (Alflora)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 7SHARU 9/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.7 24L 7th of 15 to Boycetown 11.7 DRYL
Well beaten at 9-1 behind Boycetown when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) in December last year. Engaged to run at Naas yesterday.
O Robcour
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B S C E A Hamel Stud
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bournie (FR) (Kahyasi)
J Jack Kennedy F 6- (TStrap)
STRAIGHT JOHN (FR)
Star Rating HHHH
14/1 Jake Coen 11.7 14L 6th of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld
Finished 14l behind Ballyfad when sixth of 21 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
11
O Alan Connors
T Rosemary Connors (R), Waterford
B J Manogue
Br B g Workforce (GB) - Marble Memory (Fruits of Love (USA))
J Alex Harvey F p2p0-
WOODIE CAMPELLTOWN
Star Rating H
28/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 56L 11th of 12 to Strong Link 12.0 WEX 28 MAY 25 Bumper 2m 4f Gd (PtoP) 3/1FF F Maguire p.u. in race won by El Bugsy DROMAHANE 27-APR-25 12r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 6/1 B T Stone 2L 2nd to Shining Marble CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 06-APR-25 9r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Strong Link when 11th of 12 on his racecourse debut in a NH flat race at Wexford over 2m 4f (good) in May last year.
12
ZARUSHIO (IRE) (11)
O Readsland Racing
T Tom Dreaper, Meath
B P Newell
Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Zagress (Zagreb (USA))
J Keith Donoghue F 9
ZARUSHIO
200/1 Ben Harvey 11.4 9th of 12fn, 16rn to Mighty Park 11.4 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft
Star Rating H
Well beaten at 200-1 behind Mighty Park when 9th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
O David M Walsh
T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny
B Ian Hannon
Br Gr f Pether’s Moon - Mons Meg (GB) (Terimon)
J Adam Leahy (7) F
Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Grove Ash, won three times in point to point races at 2m 4f and 3m. Others appear likely to have her measure.
O Neil Durkan
T William Durkan, Dublin
B John Joe Ronayne
Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Esmaggie (GB) (Muhtathir (GB))
J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 517197CHERRY PINK 5 FLAT WINS €31,270.00
Star Rating HH
12/1 HR65 Jamie Orr 8.13 (V) 4L 7th of 14 to Benavente (GB) 9.2 DUN 17 DEC 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/2 HR65 Jamie Orr 8.13 (V) 8L 9th of 14 to Fixation 9.10 DUN 28 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 14/1 HR61 Jamie Orr 8.12 (V) won 1/2L 1L from Ozark Daze (GB) 9.13 and Sinbad My Dad 9.8 DUN 21 NOV 25 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 20.5sec
Beaten 4l behind Benavente at 12-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in December last year. The ground has to be a major concern on her hurdling bow.
QUESTION ASKED
O Mrs L Skelly
T Tom Dreaper, Meath
B Morgan Kavanagh
Br B f Westerner (GB) - Honour Own (City Honours (USA))
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 0
QUESTION ASKED
100/1 Alix Balfe 10.6 92L last of 16fn, 17rn to Radiator Springs 10.13 CLON 8 JAN
Star Rating H
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Radiator Springs when 16th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
SYLKIE (GB) (23)
O Sylkie Syndicate
T Daniel John Howard, Clare
B The Pocock Family
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Heavenly Snow (Australia (GB))
J Cian Quirke F 09734-0
SYLKIE (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €23,895.00
Star Rating H
33/1 Cian Quirke 11.5 (H) 60L 15th of 16fn, 17rn to The Reverend (GB) 11.12 CK 3 JAN mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft 4/1Fav HR65 Rory Cleary 8.13 (CP) 1/2L 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Ribee 9.11 GAL 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR64 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.5 (CP) 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Castleheath 11.6 CUR 28 SEP 25 22rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft
Well beaten at 33-1 behind The Reverend when 15th of 17 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
TStrap worn by No 1, No 7, No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Leader D’allier (FR), 9/2 Maxfort, 11/2 Straight John (FR), 10/1 Laxxio (GB), Sharu, 12/1 Cherry Pink, 16/1 Cloudio, Banphrionsa Alainn, 25/1 Eyetrap (GB), 33/1 Fulminis Instar, Sylkie (GB), 50/1 Woodie Campelltown, 66/1 Boston Fire, Jetstream Jeff, Zarushio, Question Asked 2025 - 1st Karbau (FR) 2nd Captain Ryan Matt 3rd Zillow (GB) (4 min. 17.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
LEADER D’ALLIER won five bumpers in France and was sent off a warm favourite on his hurdle debut at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting when beating all bar Ballyfad with Straight John over four lengths behind in sixth. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding should benefit from that experience and can go one better The latter was making his racecourse debut on that occasion and is entitled to improve from that display. Maxfort made a pleasing start to his career when placed behind the selection’s stablemate The Reverend at Cork earlier this month, while point-to-point winner Cloudio was second in a strong Cork bumper last spring and is an interesting recruit to hurdles.
WIN: LEADER D’ALLIER
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Straight John
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 770 runners, 25%) runs LEADER D’ALLIER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 50 runners, 32%) runs LEADER D’ALLIER
Longest Traveller: SYLKIE trained by D J Howard, Clare, 136 miles.
UP THE YARD 2026
Stud & Stablestaff Raising Funds For The MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42
(Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €8555; SECOND: €2900; THIRD: €1450; FOURTH: €725; FIFTH: €435; SIXTH: €290
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B S A S Ecurie de Cachene
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Josephine Bettany (GB) ()
J J J Slevin F 1-57132-
BIBE MUS (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €11,500.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00
James Bowen 11.0 5L 2nd to Lord (GER) 11.0 AINTREE 6 DEC 25 7rn
100/30 J.J. Slevin 11.4 4L 5 1/2L 3rd to Mange Tout (FR) 10.11 DRYL 1 NOV 25 5rn hdl 2m 190yds Yld 11/4 J.J. Slevin 11.0 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Crooked Path 11.0 and Combs 11.0 GOW 4 OCT 25 12rn mdn hdl 2m
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
B Hussain Alabbas Lootah&Lope de Vega Synd
Br B g Lope de Vega - Dark Rose Angel (Dark Angel)
J Hugh Horgan (5) F 555243- (TStrap) KIBRIS 1 FLAT WIN €11,800.00 HANDICAP RATING 118
5/1 Sam Ewing 11.0 (TS) 2L 12L 3rd to Ben Hur 11.0 FAIR 13 DEC 25 12rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 11/8Fav J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) 4 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to In The Minus 11.0 GAL 25 OCT 25 9rn mdn hdl 2m 90yds Yld 9/4Fav J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Wizard Of Odds 11.0 CK 12 OCT 25 10rn
O Raymond Treacy
T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary
B Winter Fox Partnership
Br Ch g Waldgeist (GB) - Moving Heart (Anabaa (USA))
J Michael Kenneally (7) F 624352CROOKED PATH HANDICAP RATING 115 17/2 Michael Kenneally 10.7 9L 2nd to Bertutea (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC 25 11rn mdn hdl 2m
Jonathan Burke 11.0 20L 5th of 10 to Minella Study (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM
100/30 Daniel King 11.0 4 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd
O One In A Million Syndicate/Trevor Payne/B Sheerin
T Kevin Thomas Coleman, Tipperary
B Aston Mullins Stud & S Barrow Esq
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman - Lovers’ Gait (Gleneagles)
J Phillip Enright F 2465p-8 (Hood)
KASPER HAUSER (GB) HANDICAP RATING 108
Star Rating HHHH
14/1 HR108 Phillip Enright 10.11 (H) 4L 8th of 16 to Mojoe 11.9 here 12 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy
100/1 Kevin Sexton 10.13 p.u. in race won by Narciso Has (FR) 10.13 LEP 26 DEC 25 10rn hdl Grade 2 2m Yld Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.0 17L 5th of 8 to One Horse Town 11.0 CHELTENHAM 15 NOV 25
Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts. Beaten 4l behind Mojoe at 14-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
O Mrs Deirdre Hughes
T J G Coogan, Kildare
B Mrs Maria Marron
Br Ch g Shaman - Classic Falcon (Dubawi)
J Ricky Doyle F 0850- (Hood)
RUA MOR HANDICAP RATING 105
150/1 Conor Brassil 10.9 (H) 27L 13th of 18fn, 19rn to Hardy Stuff (USA) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld
80/1 Ricky Doyle 11.0 (H) 22L 5th of 13 to Quinta Do Lago (FR) 11.0 here 22 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 160yds Sft/Hvy
200/1 Ricky Doyle 11.0 (H) 12L 8th of 10 to Wizard Of Odds 11.0 CK 12 OCT
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Hardy Stuff when 13th of 19 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
AHELLOFAMAN (IRE) (50)
O Miss Rachel O’Neill
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Miss R O’Neill
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Irish Invasion (GB) (Fair Mix)
J Dylan O’Connor (7) F 8969-
AHELLOFAMAN HANDICAP RATING 95
Star Rating HH
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 200/1 Donagh Meyler 10.12 (H) 32L last of 6 to Sopelana (GB) 10.11 here 13 NOV 25 hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy 80/1 Paddy Hanlon 10.7 (H) 45L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Adrienne 10.2 FAIR 4 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Glen To Glen when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
C,T worn by No 4. Hood worn by No 5, No 6. TStrap worn by No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Bibe Mus (FR), 9/4 Kibris, 3/1 Crooked Path, 11/1 Kasper Hauser (GB), 14/1 Sopelana (GB), 20/1 Rua Mor, Ahellofaman 2025 - 1st Slurricane 2nd Out For A Stroll 3rd Total Look (FR) (4 min. 24.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
The familiar colours of Simon Munir and Isaac Souede are doubly represented here and riding arrangements suggest BIBE MUS is preferred of the pair The Camelot gelding beat Crooked Path in a Gowran maiden in October and has been placed on both outings since, including when runner-up to Lord in an Aintree Listed race This represents a drop in class and he gets the vote over Kibris, who won a Curragh maiden on debut as a juvenile but is without a win in three outings over hurdles. Kasper Hauser has plenty of jumping experience and is weighted to reverse previous Cork places with Crooked Path. WIN: BIBE MUS EACH-WAY: Kibris
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): J P O’Brien (15 wins from 139 runners, 11%) runs KIBRIS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs KIBRIS
Fancy That: R O’Sullivan won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs BIBE MUS today. Longest Travellers: KASPER HAUSER trained by K T Coleman & CROOKED PATH trained by D G Hogan, both Tipperary, 98 miles.
BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake. Another common bet is each-way This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4
O Mrs T Tobin
T Colin Motherway (R), Cork B Gce Farm Ltd Br B f Walk In The
J Michael Kenneally (7) F 3525f-
GESTURE
8/1 Michael Kenneally 10.13 fell in race won by Carry On Heidi 11.7
Yld 66/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.6 13L 5th of 7 to Liadawn 11.7 GOW 3 OCT 25 Bumper 2m 100yds Sft 25/1 Mr M.J. Kenneally 11.2 13L 2nd to Maximillian Lady 11.2 GAL 8 SEP 25 17rn Bumper 2m 160yds
O Hawthorn Villa Stud Limited T Gavin Cromwell, Meath B Hawthorn Villa Stud Br B f Walk In The Park - Miss Sapphire (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Keith Donoghue F 3074-f
DOING IT IN STYLE
17/2 Keith Donoghue 11.7 fell in race won by Ill Raise A Glass 11.7 here 12 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 Shane
O C Woods
T Peter Maher, Kildare
B Miss C Woods
Br B f Eliot (GER) - Oscar Day (Oscar)
J Sean O’Keeffe F
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(GB)
O TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
Br B f Ulysses - This Is The Day (GB) (Footstepsinthesand (GB))
J John Shinnick (3) F 73530-8
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Bred to stay further and that might be where we see the best of her in time. Star Rating H
INA MINA (GB) 1 FLAT WIN €6,785.00
125/1 Philip Donovan 11.4 50L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to Radiator Springs 10.13 CLON 8 JAN mdn hdl 2m 202yds Hvy 66/1 John Shinnick 11.4 77L last of 15fn, 18rn to Changeyourstars 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 22/1 HR73 Rian Lane 8.11 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Narlita (GER) 9.6 GOW 20 OCT 25 15rn
O Thomas Cooper
T Thomas Cooper, Kerry
B S C E A Haaras Du Hoguenet & M Gilles Le Baron
Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Rosamee (FR) (Laveron (GB))
J Eoin Staples (5) F ff6-
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Radiator Springs when eighth of 17 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
LADY AQUARELLE (FR) (PtoP) 5/1 R Sugrue 29L 6th to Burds Of A Feather DROMAHANE 06-DEC-25 12r6f Mares Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 6/1 F Maguire fell in race won by Jury Time LISRONAGH 01-NOV-25 11r6f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 J G Murphy fell in race won by Storm Queen DROMAHANE 13-APR-25 11r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 8
O Miss C Howes
T Paul W Flynn, Longford
B Ms M McKenna
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Lady Rene (Leading Counsel (USA))
J Ben Kennedy (7) F p-80
LADY VICTRIX
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Burds Of A Feather when sixth of 12 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m in December last year. Fallen twice in the pointing sphere and appears to be up against it. Star Rating H
250/1 Ben Kennedy 10.4 17th of 18fn, 20rn to Green Hope (GB) 11.4 DRYL 20 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Yld/Sft
200/1 Ben Kennedy 11.0 48L 8th of 12 to Bambino Fever 11.7 FAIR 14 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 55yds Yld 50/1 Kieren Buckley 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Keep Up (FR) 11.0 here 8 JUN 25 17rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 139yds Gd/Yld
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Green Hope when 17th of 20 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
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O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B C Berry & Berry Farms
Br Ch f Doyen - Miss Generosity (GB) (Generous) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 2-113MISS DOYENNE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
5/1 Patrick M O’Brien 11.0 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Sept Etoiles (FR)
Star Rating HHHH
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on yielding ground. Third of 18 behind Sept Etoiles beaten 3l at 5-1 on her hurdling debut at Down Royal over 2m 4f (yielding) in December last year.
O Mrs Mary Tyner
T Robert Tyner, Cork
B Brian Groarke
Br B f Maxios (GB) - Robyn’s Flame (Robin des Pres (FR))
J Phillip Enright F p- (Hood)
NAUGHT BUT NICE
80/1
O E Duignan
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Rory Duignan & Eoghan Carron
Br B f Lauro (GER) - Douneburn (Generous)
J Ben Harvey F 0-
QUEEN O’DROAD
80/1 Ben Harvey 10.11 last of 10fn, 13rn to You Proof (FR) 11.4
Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Raise You Up in December last year on her racecourse debut. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Star Rating H
Well beaten at 80-1 behind You Proof when 10th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Limerick over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
O Ms Bridget Eileen O’Mahony
T Declan Queally, Waterford
B Mrs Breda Spillane
Br B f Malinas (GER) - Orah Hall (Saddlers’ Hall)
J Kevin Healy (7) F 5/-231-9 (Hood)
SHADYS LADY 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 100/30 Michael Kenneally 10.12 (H)
Rating HHHH A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Future Prospect when 9th of 25 on her hurdling debut at Naas over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
Temple Racing T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Declan Daly
Br Ch f Shirocco (GER) - Rainy Season (Sulamani)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F p STARSKI
80/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.11 p.u. in race won by Mighty Park 11.4 FAIR 15 JAN 16rn mdn hdl 2m
O J F Tuthill
T John G Carr, Kildare
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd
Br B f Ribchester - Takizada (Sendawar)
J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 4778-3
TALAS KERA
Star Rating H
Pulled up at the 4th when 80-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Mighty Park earlier this month on her racecourse debut.
Star Rating HH
100/1 Patrick M O’Brien 10.8 5 1/2L 19L 3rd to Place De La Nation (FR) 11.5 FAIR 1 JAN 4rn hdl 2m Yld 150/1 Sean Cleary-Farrell
here 15 OCT 25 Bumper 2m 95yds Gd/Yld Star Rating H
Unplaced in all five starts. Third of 4 behind Place De La Nation beaten 25l at 100-1 on her hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
O P J Sheridan
T T G McCourt, Meath
B Mr Paul Brady
Br Gr f Poet’s Word - Good Girl Mindy (Scorpion)
J Alex Harvey F 16
Star Rating HH
Dam unraced. Others appear to have stronger credentials on paper.
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Jean-Pierre Cordonnier
Br B f Cima De Triomphe - Maeva Candas (FR) (Brier Creek (USA))
J Jack Kennedy F 2-2238- (CPiece)
TORPILLE DAGROSTIS (FR)
Star Rating HHH
7/4Fav Mr J.M. Halford 11.4 19L 8th of 14 to Never Late 11.4 LIM 26 DEC 25 Bumper 2m Hvy
5/6Fav Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Susie Lenglen 11.6 TRAM 25 NOV 25
13/8Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 10L 2nd to Shadys Lady 11.11
Placed in two NH flat races and a point-to-point from five starts. Beaten 19l behind Never Late at 7-4fav when eighth of 14 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) in December last year. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
O Oakroom Racing Club
T Declan Queally, Waterford
B Michael & Bid C Lenihan
Br B f Soldier of Fortune - Alice Pink (Milan (GB))
J Kevin A Murphy (7) F 4-5 TWO SECONDS
Star Rating HH
28/1 Kevin Healy 11.0 41L 5th of 8fn, 12rn to Soldierstown 11.7 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft 16/1 Michael Kenneally 10.6 8L 3L 3L 4th to Barra Rua 11.7 TRAM 25 NOV 25 8rn
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Soldierstown when fifth of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
O Jules Sigler
T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath
B Joseph Smiddy
Br B f Westerner (GB) - New Targets (Presenting (GB))
J Danny Gilligan F 400WESTANDTOGETHER HANDICAP RATING 87
Star Rating H
125/1 Eoin Walsh 11.5 20th of 22fn, 24rn to Skylight Hustle 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 125/1 Danny Gilligan 11.5 49L 12th of 24fn, 25rn to Redemption Day (GB) 11.12 NAAS 9 MAR 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f 109yds Sft 150/1 Danny Gilligan 10.11 3/4L 23L 8 1/2L 4th to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.5 here 24 FEB 25 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 23yds Hvy
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Skylight Hustle when 20th of 24 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) in November last year.
CPiece worn by No 16 Hood worn by No 10, No 12. TStrap worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Miss Doyenne, 5/2 Blue Velvet, 7/2 Torpille Dagrostis (FR), 11/1 Shadys Lady, 12/1 Auntie Ida, Courtmac Gesture, Doing It In Style, 25/1 Lady Aquarelle (FR), Talas Kera, Two Seconds, 33/1 The Poet’s Way, 50/1 Forever And A Day, Starski, 66/1 Ina Mina (GB), Naught But Nice, Queen O’droad, 100/1 Lady Victrix, Westandtogether 2025 - 1st Maughreen 2nd Dee’s Lady (GB) 3rd Familiar Dreams (GB) (5 min. 16.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
BLUE VELVET won a Thurles bumper last season and made a pleasing reappearance over hurdles when runner-up to better fancied stablemate Espresso Milan over 2m here last month. The winner has franked the form since and this daughter of Blue Bresil has plenty of scope for improvement. Miss Doyenne has a similar profile to the selection and looks an obvious threat. The point-to-point winner beat Torpille Dagrostis in a Cork bumper last April and was also placed on her hurdles debut last month over 2m4f at Down Royal. Shadys Lady beat Torpille Dagrostis by 10 lengths in a Naas bumper but was soundly beaten on her hurdling bow at the same venue.
WIN: BLUE VELVET
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Miss Doyenne
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 770 runners, 25%)
runs BLUE VELVET
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 50 runners, 32%)
runs BLUE VELVET
Longest Traveller: LADY AQUARELLE trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.
DID YOU KNOW
Regardless of their actual date of birth (or foaling to use a racing term), all thoroughbred racehorses in the Northern hemisphere share the same birthday - 1st January.Inthe Southernhemisphere all horses share 1st August due to the fact that the seasons are reversed
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P Winkworth
J Jack Gilligan (5) F 30968-7
(GB)
125/1 Jack Gilligan 11.7 30L 7th of 18fn, 20rn to I Started
66/1 Liam Quinlan 11.7 35L 8th of 17 to Starting Fifteen (GB) 10.13
Hollie Doyle 9.10 (CP) 8L 6th of 8 to Mr Mistoffelees 9.5
Over The Sticks Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow B Mme Henri Devin Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Saint Grace (FR) (Saint Des Saints (FR)) J Paul Townend F 12-
DU MESNIL (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 D 2/1 Danny
O Cant Say No Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Maurice Linehan
Br B g Passing Glance (GB) - Red Wifey (High Chaparral)
J Keith Donoghue F 311-335-
Star Rating HHHHH
THE PASSING WIFE (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €23,010.00 C HANDICAP RATING 136
14/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 22L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Skylight Hustle 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 25 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Yld
16/1 Keith Donoghue 11.4 hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.4 FAIR 30 NOV 25 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Yld/Sft 13/8Fav Keith Donoghue 11.12 2 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Thedeviluno 11.12 GOW 8 NOV 25 20rn mdn hdl 2m 20yds Hvy
He has won three NH flat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Skylight Hustle when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 The Passing Wife (GB), 5/2 Doctor Du Mesnil (FR), 7/2 Springhill Warrior, 6/1 Haveanothertry, 50/1 Atlantic Gamble (GB) 2025 - 1st Port Joulain (FR) 2nd Sermandzarak (FR) 3rd Bossofthebrownies (5 min. 15.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
THE PASSING WIFE hails from a yard returning to form and was a smart sort in bumpers, winning three times. The selection has taken well to hurdles this term notably finishing best of all when third to Koktail Brut in the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse He was soundly beaten in a Grade 1 last time but will appreciate this drop in class and should be suited by the step up in trip Doctor Du Mesnil impressed when beating Thedeviluno by 11 lengths on debut in a Cork bumper last April and was narrowly denied when switched to hurdles at Leopardstown last month. Springhill Warrior had Atlantic Gamble over 20 lengths behind when second here last time.
PASSING WIFE EACH-WAY: Doctor Du Mesnil
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (192 wins from 770 runners, 25%) runs DOCTOR DU MESNIL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (16 wins from 50 runners, 32%) runs DOCTOR DU MESNIL
Longest Traveller: ATLANTIC GAMBLE trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.
REIMA GIN ED
p u n c h e s t o w n . c o m
Talk when second of 6 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) in November last year.
2m 3f 97yds Hvy 1/1Fav Mr J.H. Williamson 11.4 7 1/2L 33L 34L 4th to I’ll Sort That 11.11 NAAS 23 FEB 25 4rn Bumper 1m 7f
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 5-6fav at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month, beating Reckless by 8l.
B g Dschingis Secret (GER) - Rime De Boitron (FR) (My Risk (FR)) J Daniel King F 9-35p72- (TStrap) SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €26,845.00 HANDICAP
Yld/Sft 7/4 Sam Ewing 11.12 p.u. in race won by Eachtotheirown 11.12 GAL 25
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by King Rasko Grey when second of 18 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (soft - heavy) in December last year. Engaged to run at Naas yesterday.
A winner at
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O Patrick T Morrissey & Adam Lloyd
T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary
B Pat Morrissey
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Shenamar (Beneficial (GB))
J Mr A P Ryan (5) F 413213-
Star Rating HHH
PARNELL STREET 2 N.H. WINS €11,800.00 HANDICAP RATING 122
9/2 HR122 Mr A.P Ryan 11.2 6L 5L 3rd to Storm Heart (FR) 11.10 LIM 27 DEC 25 4rn hdl 2m 4f Hvy
100/30 Mr A.P Ryan 11.7 won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from That Danny Feeling 11.5 and Spinningayarn 11.7 CLON 2
13/8Fav Mr A.P Ryan 11.7 2L 2nd to The Big Clubman 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 25
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Third of 4 behind Storm Heart beaten 11l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year.
O Philip J Reynolds
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B M Jean Arthur Contou-Carrere & M Yves Broca Br Bl g Kamsin (GER) - Ahombros (FR) (Mansonnien (FR))
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 6835BOKAMSIN (FR) HANDICAP RATING 118
Star Rating HH
12/1 Mike O’Connor 11.4 13L 5th of 16fn, 18rn to King Rasko Grey (FR) 11.4 LIM 28 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 80/1 Dylan Whelan 11.5 8 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Sortudo 11.12 CK 23 NOV 25 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft 18/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 23L 8th of 18fn, 22rn to Icare D’aubrelle (FR) 11.12 FAIR 20 APR 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Finished 14l behind King Rasko Grey when fifth of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (soft - heavy) in December last year.
TStrap worn by No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Spinningayarn, 7/2 Shuttle Diplomacy (FR), 4/1 Holy See, 5/1 I’m Slippy, 15/2 Parnell Street, 16/1 Bokamsin (FR) 2025 - 1st The Great Nudie 2nd Goraibhmaithagat 3rd Fenway Park (5 min. 13.6 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
I’M SLIPPY won a valuable bumper on debut at last year’s Fairyhouse Easter meeting and easily landed the odds when switched to hurdles at Cork in November The Robert Tyner-trained gelding was no match for Talk The Talk subsequently at Fairyhouse but that form was put in perspective when the winner looked set to follow up in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown only to fall at the last. Point-to-point winner Spinningayarn took a Navan bumper on his Rules debut and made all last time for a decisive victory in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden hurdle Holy See is another to watch out for. WIN: I’M SLIPPY
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: Spinningayarn
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (94 wins from 698 runners, 13%) runs SPINNINGAYARN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (3 wins from 66 runners, 5%) runs SPINNINGAYARN Longest Traveller: SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.
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Miles and Three Furlongs
O Nigel O’Sullivan T Bernard Martin Crowley (R), Waterford B Close Holding Ltd
Br B g Leading Light - No Bodys Flame (Saddlers’ Hall)
J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) F p6406-6
OSSIFER HOPS 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
100/1 Ethan O’Sullivan 10.12 26L last of 6fn, 9rn to Rockbrook 11.0 TRAM
8/1 HR105 Carl Millar 11.5 (BK) 96L last of 6fn, 9rn to Castle Field Boy 11.8 FAIR 4 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse 3m 82yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR107 Sam Ewing 10.13 (BK) 26L 10th of 12 to Clonbury Bridge 11.2 FAIR 11 OCT 25 Ext hcp chse 3m 104yds Yld
O So Be It Syndicate
T Adrian Sexton, Kildare
B Ms Cora Cronin
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Clara Bel La (Accordion)
J Harry Sexton (7) F 954405- (Hood)
BUILD A BRIDGE HANDICAP RATING 96
18/1 HR97 Harry Sexton 11.11 (H) 16L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 here 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 14/1 Shane O’Callaghan 10.13 (H) 5 1/2L 5 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Jackson Lamb 11.5 BELW 27 AUG 25 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd
O John K Jones
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Ms Valerie Madden
Br B g Dansant (GB) - Goodthyne Miss (Jolly Jake (NZ))
J Shane Fitzgerald F 00-0 (Hood)
THE DANCEN KID HANDICAP RATING 96
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 here 22 NOV 25
Sft/Hvy 66/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 63L 10th of 20fn, 21rn to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.12 here 13 NOV 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy
O D Cunning & Eogan McCullen
Br Ch g Ribchester - Trieste (GB) (Dubawi)
J Simon Torrens F 050- (TStrap)
DEARG MOR HANDICAP RATING 93
200/1 Peter Smithers 10.6 (H) 59L 13th of 17 to Starting Fifteen (GB) 10.13 LIM 26
200/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 55L 5th of 17fn, 19rn to Lord Rouge (FR) 11.12
O Kingdom Red Syndicate
T Thomas Cooper, Kerry
B M Mathieu Daguzan - Garros
Br B g Battle of Marengo - Union Sacree (FR) (Naqoos (GB))
J Daniel King F 4p400-0 (TStrap)
POTTERS PAL (FR) HANDICAP RATING 93
200/1 Gavin Brouder 11.12 62L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Shabby Hill 11.12 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy
150/1 Gavin Brouder 11.7 42L 14th of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld
40/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 78L last of 15fn, 19rn to Kazansky 11.12 CK 7 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy
O Brendan Keogh
T Robert Tyner, Cork
B Mme Clotilde Domenjoud & Haras De Saint Voir Sca
Br B g Masked Marvel (GB) - Une Deux Trois (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))
J Phillip Enright F 0-90011-
KOBALT ST GEORGES (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING 90
7/2Fav HR96 Phillip Enright 11.10 won 2 1/4L 4 1/4L from Onefortheditch 11.1 and Doyen Magic 11.1 CLON 6 NOV 25 16rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 1f 50yds Sft 9/2 HR90 Phillip Enright 11.5 won 2L hd from Toor Moon 10.11 and Onefortheditch 11.0 CLON 23 OCT 25 14rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 4f 219yds Gd/Yld 5/2Fav HR90 Phillip Enright 11.5 40L 14th of 16fn, 19rn to Cher
Successful in two chases at 2m 1f and 2m 5f on good - yielding and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2fav at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) in November last year, beating Onefortheditch by 2 1/4l.
O Hugh McDaid
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mr H McDaid
Br B g Walk In The Park - Maple Lady (Saddlers’ Hall)
J Kieren Buckley F 00004DEANERY CHARLIE HANDICAP RATING 89
28/1 HR89 Kieren Buckley 11.4
200/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 27L 10th of 14 to Bon Viveur 11.12 TRAM 25 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Sft 22/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 78L last of 13fn, 14rn to West Of Bally 11.5 LIM 18 NOV 25 mdn hdl
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Run For Cover when fourth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Mrs Philomena Shanahan T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Gt Bloodstock
Br B Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Avida Star (Montjeu)
J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 5068p-4 (Blinkers) ROBINDEVIDASTAR 3 N.H. WINS €17,700.00 C HANDICAP RATING 81 40/1 HR82 Dylan Robinson 10.10 (BK) 1/2L 3/4L 8L 4th
25/1 HR87 Miss P. Elvin 10.11 (CP) 74L 8th of 11fn,
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 9l behind The Little Yank when fourth of 14 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 12 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Diamond Dollar when fourth of 13 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
O TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B Mrs O Hegarty
Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - La Belle Sauvage (GB) (Old Vic)
J John Shinnick (3) F 007856-
ELLIES ROCK HANDICAP RATING 74
Star Rating HH
15/2 HR74 John Shinnick 10.1 22L 6th of 15fn, 19rn to May Call You Back (GB) 12.0 GOW 8 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 180yds Hvy 20/1
HR76 Conor Clarke 9.11 (H) 17L 5th of 12fn, 17rn to Flemens Intrest 11.7 LIM 10 APR 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 60yds Gd 50/1 James Smith 10.11 (H) 45L 8th of 13fn, 16rn to Rachel’s Secret 10.13 CLON 27 MAR 25 mdn hdl 2m 2f 152yds Gd
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind May Call You Back when sixth of 19 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 8. Hood worn by No 2, No 3. TStrap worn by No 4, No 5. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Kobalt St Georges (FR), 7/2 Rebel Cowgirl, 8/1 Deanery Charlie, 10/1 Robindevidastar, Ellies Rock, 11/1 Ossifer Hops, Build A Bridge, 14/1 Potters Pal (FR), 20/1 The Dancen Kid, Dearg Mor 2025 - 1st Bridie’s Beau 2nd John The Diva (FR) 3rd Mighty Soldier (5 min. 19.3 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
KOBALT ST GEORGES appeared to benefit from a summer break when scoring twice over fences at Clonmel and now reverts to hurdles off a 16lb lower mark compared to his revised chase rating. Deanery Charlie didn’t show too much in maidens but was noted staying on into fourth when switched to handicap company at Fairyhouse last time, while veteran Robindevidastar has dropped down to a basement mark and showed there was still some spark when fourth behind The Little Yank at Clonmel WIN:
KOBALT ST GEORGES EACH-WAY: Deanery Charlie
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (43 wins from 324 runners, 13%) runs DEANERY CHARLIE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (3 wins from 47 runners, 6%) runs DEANERY CHARLIE
Longest Traveller: POTTERS PAL trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.
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O Horsing Around Syndicate
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Miss Deirdre Motherway
Br B g Westerner (GB) - Miss Mayberry (Bob Back (USA))
J Jordan Gainford F 55703-5 (TStrap)
KELLYS CORNER HANDICAP RATING 98
9/1 Jordan Gainford 11.6 (TS) 7 3/4L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Way Down South 11.12 CK 3
16/1 Jordan Gainford 11.12 (TS) 8L 3/4L 3rd to Shellrunforbriggs 11.5 NAAS 15 DEC 25 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 50/1 Ben Harvey 11.7 (TS) 43L 13th of 23fn, 24rn to Santo Sospir (FR) 11.7 here 22 NOV 25 mdn
O Exors of the Late Sean Curran
T E McNamara, Limerick
B John Earls
Br B g Sholokhov - A Stroke Of Luck (Saddlers’ Hall)
J Calum Hogan (7) F p75139MY FRIEND THE WIND 3 N.H. WINS €17,995.00 HANDICAP RATING 96 11/1 HR90 Gary Noonan 11.1 (CP) 36L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to James The Brave 10.12
7f 100yds Yld 9/2Fav HR90 Gary Noonan 11.1 (CP) 1 1/2L 14L 3rd to God Help Us 10.8 BAL 12 SEP 25 13rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 6yds Sft 6/1 HR85 Gary Noonan 11.1 (CP) won nk 1 1/4L from Early Arrival 11.1 and Ballagh Star 11.4 KILB 22 AUG 25 13rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 180yds Gd/Yld
O John P McManus
T Aidan Anthony Howard, Kildare
B Ms Ruth Murphy
Br B g Mahler (GB) - Kivalina (Kayf Tara (GB))
J Simon Torrens F 90039- (TStrap) WELCOME ABOARD HANDICAP RATING 95
13/2 HR95 Simon Torrens 11.9 (TS) 21L 9th of 20fn, 21rn to It’s Never Simple 11.3
Hvy 14/1 HR93 Peter Smithers 11.0 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Smackwater Jack 11.6 here 7 JUN 25 20rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld 150/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 (TS) 44L 10th of 19fn, 20rn to Grimaud (FR)
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 9-1 here over 3m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Comeonarchie in December last year on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Mrs F Hand T F G Hand (R), Meath B Mr Jamie O’Brien Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Calimesa (Desert Prince)
J Mr J R Martin (7) F 234781- (C,T)
COMEONARCHIE 1
15/2 HR90 Mr J.R. Martin 10.11 (TS) 23L 8th of 11 to Hitthehayson 10.13
Yld 10/1 HR92 Mr J.R. Martin 11.1 (TS) 24L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Small Town
winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating County Champs by 4 1/2l.
O Thomas Roddy T Matthew J Smith, Meath
B Mr C McDonnell Br Br g Kalanisi - Hidden Horizons (Winged Love)
J James Smith (5) F 80-7900-
AINE’S LAD HANDICAP RATING 91
40/1 HR92 Ryan Treacy 11.6 (H) (TS) 21L 10th of 13fn, 18rn to Dalmatic 10.9 LIM
hdl
5f 80yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR96 James Smith 11.5 (H) (TS) 23L 10th of 14fn, 17rn to Bridie’s Beau 11.9 here 27 JAN 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 56yds Hvy 12/1 HR98 James Smith 11.8 (H) (TS) 25L 9th of 12fn, 16rn to Prince Quattro 10.10 DRYL 21 JAN 25 hcp
Gd/Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from 12 starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Dalmatic when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
O Miss F M Carton
T Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo B Laurence O’Brien Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Mileshouge Queen (Pierre (GB)) J Phillip Enright F 05-312f- (TStrap)
Rating HHH
JOE’S TURN 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING
Phillip Enright 11.0 (TS) nk 2nd to Midnight Fairy 10.5 TIPP 14 MAY 25
Gd/Yld 9/2 HR80 Phillip Enright 10.11 (TS) won hd
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and two point-to-points from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from goodyielding to yielding. Fell at the 6th when 11-4fav at Kilbeggan over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Jonny Mansie in June last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Mojoe at 66-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
O John N Place
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B John Place
Br B g Imperial Monarch - Francis Street (Milan (GB))
J Danny Gilligan F 45545-5 NETTUNO ITALIA HANDICAP RATING 89
3/1Fav HR89 Shane Markey 9.13 8L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Lough Nigara
Markey 10.11 25L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Hees
Shane Markey 9.13 1 1/2L 2L 1 1/2L 4th to Better Times
O Padraig Roche
T Padraig Roche, Kildare
B Ms Karen Sheehan
Br B g Mahler (GB) - Corporate Box (Witness Box (USA))
J Aidan Kelly (3) F 8-11605-
7/2 HR85 Aidan Kelly 10.10 5 1/4L 5th of 13fn, 18rn to Dalmatic 10.9
Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR85 Aidan Kelly 10.10 67L 14th of 16 to Great Island 10.11 CLON 2 DEC 25 hcp hdl
3f
Hvy 4/1Fav HR104 Aidan Kelly 10.5 28L 6th of 8fn, 14rn to Brandt 10.11
O Alberta Capital Ltd
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Grove View Stud Limited
Br B f Walk In The Park - Katiebyrne (St Jovite (USA))
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 169006-
WALKING IN MAYO HANDICAP RATING 84
10/1 HR85 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.0 16L 6th of 9fn, 15rn to Milanaway 11.0 here 11 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 207yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 Simon Torrens 11.5 30L 11th of 14 to Bon Viveur 11.12 TRAM 25 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Sft 200/1 Simon Torrens 11.7 33L 15th of 22 to
James Reaney T W J Burke, Cork
James Reaney
B f Cloudings - Sher Fountin (Beau Sher) J Michael Kenneally (7) F 09-7f80- (CPiece) CLOUDY FOUNTAIN 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00
C,T worn by No 5, No 6. CPiece worn by No 13 Hood worn by No 14
TStrap worn by No 1, No 3, No 4, No 8, No 9. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Roccabaker, 4/1 Comeonarchie, 11/2 Nettuno Italia, 13/2 Joe’s Turn, 8/1 One Horse Army, 10/1 Kellys Corner, 12/1 Welcome Aboard, 16/1 My Friend The Wind, Walking In Mayo, 20/1 John Storey, 25/1 Aine’s Lad, 50/1 Patsy’s Pride, Cloudy Fountain, Fortunate Outcome 2025 - 1st That’s Me Finished 2nd Callmedusty 3rd Imperial Tune (6 min. 35.6 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
COMEONARCHIE seems best with plenty of cut in the ground and was fitted with cheekpieces for the first time when making all over a similar trip here last month. He still appears reasonably treated off just a 5lb higher mark and gets the vote over fellow nine-year-old One Horse Army. The latter showed stamina is his strong suit when scoring twice over fences last term and had a couple of these rivals behind when a creditable fifth over hurdles at Limerick last time Nettuno Italia can also get competitive. WIN: COMEONARCHIE EACH-WAY: One Horse Army
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Roche (6 wins from 93 runners, 6%) runs ONE HORSE ARMY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R O’Sullivan (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs NETTUNO ITALIA & WALKING IN MAYO
Longest Traveller: CLOUDY FOUNTAIN trained by W J Burke, Cork, 158 miles.
RACE RESULTS
FIRST RACE 1.10p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle of €12,000
(Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.40p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle of €14,500 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old only (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 21st January. Weights raised by 2lbs. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.10p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series 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)). (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting About 2 miles 3 furlongs €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. (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) Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 2.40p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series (C & G) Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards colts and geldings only, maidens at starting About 2 miles 3 furlongs €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Hurdle of €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480 Sixth will receive €320 A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less About 2 miles 3 furlongs €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 13lbs. PenaltiesHorses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 116-120) 5lb extra 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 121-125) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 126-130) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra. Horses that at entry do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper and the handicapper will assign a penalty within the above bands. Note, the placing of a horse without a published rating into a penalty band is at the discretion of the handicapper and is not a commitment to a future official rating. Horses that at entry do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but previously had a published handicap hurdle rating may, at the discretion of the handicapper, have a published handicap hurdle rating applied after the time of entry for the purpose of the application of penalties. Horses that at entry do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a published handicap hurdle rating may, at the discretion of the handicapper, have a published handicap hurdle rating applied prior to the calculation of weights for the purpose of the application of penalties. Value to winner: €9440; Second: €3200; Third: €1600; Fourth: €800; Fifth: €480; Sixth: €320
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) 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 2 miles 3 furlongs €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 21st January. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.10p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) 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 five years old and upwards rated 0-100 About 2 miles 7 furlongs €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 21st January. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
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