Punchestown Racecard - Tuesday 28th April

Tuesday 28th April 2026

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TUESDAY 28TH APRIL 2026

PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL - DAY 1

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: Ms C. Lawlor

Mr N. Speirs

Mr D. Ashmore

DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman)

Ms. L. Young

Mr R. O’Sullivan

Mr L. Queally

Mr J. Morris

Mr D. Ashmore

Mr C. O’Reilly

Mr N. Speirs

PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS

TUESDAY 28TH APRIL 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they prxovide 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 ( Chairman )

Mr J. Collins

Mr N. Chance

Mr. F.G. Fitzsimons

Mr L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course:

Mr B. Sheridan

Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr. P.F. Graffin

Clerk of the Scales: Mr P.L. Malone Starter:

Assistant Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Stewards Secretaries:

Medical Officers:

Mr J.R. Banahan

Mr. P. Moloney

Mr D. Maher

Mr S. Quinn

Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell

Dr J. Pugh & Dr P. Houlihan

Veterinary Officers: Ms J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. & Mr A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Mr D.J. Condell, Ms C.S. Murphy & Ms M. O’Neill

Raceday Integrity Officers Team

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:

Mr. T. Burns (Yard)

Mr. P. Traynor (Track)

Ms V. Hyde (Track)

Mr T. Austin (Track)

Mr H. Dillon (Parade/Track PU)

DOCTORS

Dr R. Downey

Dr G. Fay

RACECARD EXPLAINED

2 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (47) 9 11 10 (164)

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

Townend

5/6Fav HR177 P. Townend 11.10 won 7 1/2L 5L from Fact To File (FR) 11.10 and Gentlemansgame (GB) 11.10

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

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Friends Of Punchestown,

On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to the opening day of the 2026 Punchestown Festival, William Hill Champion Chase Day.

The Punchestown Festival is a massive event that ignites local pride and captures national attention. A celebration over 5 days for the culmination of the jumps season boasting 12 Grade 1 races and a record prize fund of over €3.6 million in 2026 drawing champions, dreamers and crowds from far and wide With a reputation which brings both responsibility and pressure to deliver perfect jumping ground It is Ireland’s largest corporate hospitality event, where top class racing meets the glamour of fashion, the joy of entertainment and creates special moments and memories that last a lifetime But beyond the numbers, the prestige and the spectacle - Punchestown is more than that, Punchestown is special, Punchestown is tradition.

Our key focus is to instil that tradition so that the business continues to evolve and grow so that we safeguard Punchestown for the generations to come We were also delighted to be recognised as Racecourse of the Year in Ireland in 2025 following a hugely successful year This would simply not be possible without the support of each and every one of you and the integral part you play in continuing the Punchestown tradition, Thank You.

A thrilling renewal of the Grade 1 €300,000 William Hill Champion Chase takes centre stage as the feature race on day one. I would particularly like to acknowledge and thank the team at William Hill and indeed all of our commercial partners today and indeed throughout the week for your invaluable support. Without your involvement it wouldn’t be possible for us to attract and showcase the very best jump racing stars on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season.

Following on from a hugely successful festival in 2025 where we had a phenomenal 66 UK horses, we’re delighted to see such an array of notable entries yet again from the UK bidding to renew rivalries on Irish soil. The UK involvement is a long-standing tradition and such an integral part of our festival This has been bolstered with the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series. An initiative consisting of 12 qualifiers, dispersed throughout the UK and Ireland, culminating in a €100,000 final which takes place at the Punchestown Festival today. We sincerely thank Ronnie, Alex and the team at Albert Bartlett and all UK Trainers, Owners, Jockeys and Racing Enthusiasts for making the extra effort to travel to Punchestown and we wish you a very enjoyable stay

The next five days really are something to savour, and we hope that you enjoy the action on and off the track with a host of entertainment lined up for you all to enjoy. Don’t miss a moment of the magic, enjoy the Punchestown experience and I hope you have a few winners as well!

I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Gold Cup the feature highlight on Day 2 which the first race going to post at 2.30pm.

Kindest Regards

Conor O’Neill CEO,

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The Kildare Hunt Club and the Punchestown team welcome you to the opening day of the 2026 Punchestown National Hunt Festival.

Last year, we shared a truly special occasion as we celebrated 175 years of racing history here at the home of Irish jump racing. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the generations of racing enthusiasts who laid the foundations of this great festival. With our rich heritage now proudly acknowledged, this year we turn our eyes firmly toward the future and writing the next great chapter of the Punchestown legacy.

Building on that celebration of our past, we wanted to ensure we are also preserving our present. A magnificent new set of paintings, commissioned from the renowned equine artist Peter Curling, has now been completed. These works beautifully capture and reflect Punchestown in its current, vibrant format for generations to come. I encourage you all to take a moment to view these wonderful pieces, which will be proudly on display throughout the festival.

A racecourse is only as strong as the community that surrounds it, and the heartbeat of this festival has always been its people. Over the next five days, we are thrilled to welcome patrons from across Kildare, throughout Ireland, and the thousands of overseas visitors who make the annual pilgrimage to join us. The friendly but fierce Anglo-Irish rivalry on the track is matched only by the incredible camaraderie in the enclosures, making this week the ultimate grand finale of the National Hunt season.

The Punchestown Roll of Honour the most prestigious award reserved to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution and played a pivotal role in supporting the success of Punchestown over the years will be presented to J.P & Noreen McManus together with William Durkan as a mark for their continued support over many, many years. We have a spectacular week of top-tier competition ahead, starting with the undeniable thrills of today's feature races. We extend our deepest gratitude to the owners, trainers, jockeys, and stable staff whose tireless dedication ensures we witness the very best equine athletes in the world right here in Kildare.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable 2026 Punchestown Festival.

O O’Toole Family Partnership

T William P Murphy, Carlow

B Patrick Keating

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Celtic Cailin (Beneficial (GB))

J Mr P A King (3) F p38p-39 (Blinkers) GRANGE SOLDIER 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 125/1 Mr P.A. King 11.8 93L last of 9fn, 10rn to Vanillier (FR) 11.11 here 4 FEB chse 3m 193yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 8/1 P A King 14L 3rd to Gale Force Jet (GB) TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 9r5f Open 3m Sft 50/1 Mr P.A. King 11.4 (CP) p.u. in race won by Con’s Roc 11.2 FAIR 21 NOV 25 9rn hnt.ch 3m 55yds Hvy

Teresa Flood T Peter John Flood (R), Meath

B Mr L Walsh

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Knockiel Spirit (Overbury)

J Miss G Benson (7) F p73-ppp (CPiece) KNOCKIEL SYNGE 1

(PtoP) 20/1

(PtoP) 6/1

O Denis Paul Murphy

T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford

B J Lenihan

Br B g Walk In The Park - Fintara (Kayf Tara (GB))

J Mr S Cotter (7) F 32pfp3 (C,T)

EMPIRE SOLDIER (PtoP) 7/1 S Cotter 9 1/2L 3rd to Johnny K CURRAGHMORE 05-APR-26 7r Wnr of One 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 14/1 J W Hendrick p.u. in race won by Fountain House LINGSTOWN 08-MAR-26 10r5f Open 3m 1f Yld/Sft (PtoP) 5/2 S W Kehoe fell in race won by Dromleigh TINAHELY 22-FEB-26 6r2f Wnr of Two 3m Gd 6

O John P McManus

T E Bolger, Limerick

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Nadiya de La Vega (FR) (Lost World)

J Mr L M Kelleher (7) F 37-p116 (Hood)

KEEP ON DREAMING (PtoP) 1/1FF L M Kelleher 24L 6th to Rongoright RATHCANNON 12-APR-26 10r6f Wnr of Two 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/1 L M Kelleher won 1/2L 4L from Sharp As Glass and Muskerry Rock BELCLARE 08-MAR-26 9r5f Wnr of Two 3m Sft (PtoP) 6/4FF L M Kelleher won COMEA 08-FEB-26 9r1f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

O Natalie Gilligan

T Paul John Gilligan, Galway

B Mr & Mrs Ian Ross

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy - Flemengo (Flemensfirth (USA))

J Mr O T Gilligan (7) F 3p-up23

SAMDEGODA (GB) (PtoP) 6/1 O T Gilligan 14L 3rd to Dacman TATTERSALLS 12-APR-26 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 5/1 C K Whyte 4L 2nd to Bog Cross BELCLARE 08-MAR-26 6r5f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 6/1 C K Whyte p.u. in race won by Keep On Dreaming COMEA 08-FEB-26 9r1f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

O R P O’Keeffe

T R P O’Keeffe, Wexford

B Roy W Tector

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Wrong In Okanagan (Luso (GB))

J Mr B T Stone (7) F ffp4-p4

TURNUPDEVOLUME (PtoP) 8/1 L J Murphy 5 1/2L 4th to Fountain House LINGSTOWN 08-MAR-26 10r5f Open 3m 1f

(PtoP) 6/1 Anthony James Doyle p.u. in race won by Tumuch (FR) TURTULLA 11-JAN-26 8r4f Wnr of One 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 3/1 Anthony James Doyle 19L 4th to Chemical Energy

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 2. C,T worn by No 1, No 5. CPiece worn by No 3, No 4, No 9. Hood worn by No 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Willitgoahead, 3/1 Fountain House, 7/2 Keep On Dreaming, 14/1 Empire Soldier, 20/1 Samdegoda (GB), Turnupdevolume, 25/1 Grange Soldier, 50/1 Knockiel Synge, Found A Star 2025 - 1st Transprint (GB) 2nd Turnupdevolume 3rd Knockiel Synge (6 min. 48.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Despite having something to prove at this stage, WILLITGOAHEAD looks a class apart here. Third at the Cheltenham Festival last year, the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding has failed to reach those heights this term. However, the eight-year-old shaped with enough promise when second at Down Royal in December to suggest he should be good enough to land a race of this nature. He needs to bounce back from two subsequent disappointments, but is capable of doing so Fountain House was well behind in that Down Royal contest, but has won his last three point-to-points. Ian McCarthy’s charge looks a leading contender now. Keep On Dreaming has to be respected given his connections. WIN: WILLITGOAHEAD

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

FOUNTAIN HOUSE

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (94 wins from 717 runners, 13%) runs WILLITGOAHEAD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs WILLITGOAHEAD

Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2016 and 2019 The stable runs KEEP ON DREAMING today. R P O’Keeffe won this race in 2022 and 2025. The stable runs TURNUPDEVOLUME today.

RACE RESULTS

TRACK ACTION

Due to the ongoing track widening project, access to the cross country course is prohibited this year.

(The Final of the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series)

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Two Miles and Three Furlongs 81 Yards

s/hd from Onefortheditch 10.12 and Must Go Now

11/1 HR111 J.J. Slevin 11.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Sky And Sand 10.12 GOW

O John P McManus

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br Br g Camelot (GB) - Clear Skies (GB) (Sea The Stars)

J Simon Torrens F 2318-18

POWERFUL 2 N.H. WINS €17,405.00 C HANDICAP RATING 127

22/1 HR128 Simon Torrens 10.5 16L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4

13/2

HR120 Simon Torrens 11.12 won 2L 1 1/2L from San Hilario (FR) 11.10 and Moon Mission (GB) 10.9 here 11 JAN 15rn Ext hcp

2m 4f 170yds Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR120 Simon Torrens 11.12 5 1/2L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld

O Ledwith Coates Adams

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, (IN GB)

B Godfrey Greene

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Little Choice (King’s Theatre)

J Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) F 1-21-11b (TStrap)

JUDICIAL DEFERENCE 3 NH WINS €14,391 

Craig Nichol 12.0 (TS)

Ben Smith 11.7 (TS) won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Another High Five 10.9 and Milan Park 10.11 KELSO 13 FEB 8rn hcp

Craig Nichol 11.7 (TS) won 2 1/2L

O A J Wall & G Hicks

T Olly Murphy, (IN GB)

B James D Leahy

Br Br g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Hannah Mori (Mahler (GB))

J Sean Bowen F 1241-1

DAYLATEDOLLARSHORT 2 NH WINS €12,443.70  HANDICAP RATING 122

Sean Bowen 11.8 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Mandarb (FR) 10.12 and Freshers Week 11.11 WETHERBY 27 MAR 16rn hcp hdl

Lewis Stones 10.11 won nk 1 3/4L from Malicash 11.3 and Icare Allen (FR) 11.7 WETHERBY 26 DEC 25 7rn hcp hdl

Lewis Stones 11.0 1L s/hd 7 1/2L 4th to Atlantic Lad (GB) 11.4 BANGOR-ON-DEE 29 NOV 25

BELLO (FR) (51) 10 11 5 (159)

O J Reed & R Caddick

T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare

B M Remi Boucret & M Arnaud Charrie Br B g Great Pretender - Tchi Tchi Bang Bang (FR) (Perrault (GB))

J Kieren Buckley F 0p54-38 (TStrap)

GRANDERO BELLO (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €27,730.00 C HANDICAP RATING 121 28/1 HR137 Kieren Buckley 10.11 (TS) 37L 8th of 9fn, 15rn to The Lovely Man 10.0 NAAS 8 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 174yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR122 Kieren Buckley 12.0 (TS) 10L 11L 3rd to Grimaud (FR) 11.7 GOW 14 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Hvy 14/1 HR140 Ricky Doyle 11.3 (TS) 1 1/2L 6 1/2L 23L 4th to Down Memory Lane 11.7 NAV 6 DEC 25 9rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 4f 150yds Sft/Hvy

O Mrs Jean Sillett T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)

B J C Sillett

Br B g Postponed - Mystery Code (GB) (Tobougg)

J James Bowen F 32u1-1 (CPiece)

LAUGHING JOHN (GB) 2 NH WINS €9,985.10 HANDICAP RATING 120

James Bowen 11.8 won 8L hd from Almuhit 11.8 and Bright Legend 11.12 WINCANTON 25 FEB 15rn

James Bowen 11.7 won 1/2L 23L from Courageous Strike (GB) 12.0 and Risk It All (FR) 11.6 DONCASTER 12

Freddie Gordon 10.11 u.r in race won by Mad Maxios 11.0 CHEPSTOW 5 APR 25 4rn hdl 2m

A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his

Almuhit by 8l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Freshers Week Syndicate T Charlie Longsdon, (IN GB)

B Seamus McKeogh

Br Ch g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Ouro Verde (Presenting (GB)) J Lilly Pinchin

Lilly Pinchin 11.11 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Daylatedollarshort

Pinchin

Third of 16 behind Daylatedollarshort beaten 2 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 5f (good) last month.

10l by

when second of 16 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over

O Ronan Murphy

T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath

B Mr P J Murphy

Br B g Walk In The Park - Shuil Mo Ghra (Presenting (GB))

J James Smith (5) F 75-241 (CPiece)

PAT’S LEGACY 1 N.H. WIN €8,835.00  HANDICAP RATING 117

11/1 HR111 James Smith 10.12 won 3/4L 1/2L from Accustomed 9.10 and Fairlander 9.12 DRYL 17

Gd/Yld 8/1 HR111 Keith Donoghue 11.12 2 1/4L 13L 2 3/4L 4th to Ksar Fatal (FR) 11.12 here 15 FEB 15rn

Hvy 13/8Fav Keith Donoghue 11.12 3 1/4L 2nd to Needs Must 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN

O The Cheeky Pups

T Faye Bramley, (IN GB)

B P Motherway

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Alexiade (Montjeu)

J Richie McLernon F 63-3531 (V,T)

BRIGHT LEGEND1 FLAT WIN €9,002.30 1 N.H. WIN €6,259.80

Richie McLernon 11.5 (TS) won 4 3/4L 24L from Who’s Glen (FR) 11.5 and Hay Max 11.5 SEDGEFIELD 1

Harry Cobden 11.12 (TS) 8L hd 3rd to Laughing John (GB) 11.8 WINCANTON 25 FEB 15rn hcp hdl (0-115)2m 3f 179yds Gd /Sft Isabelle Ryder 11.1 17L 5th of 17 to Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR) 10.7

Gd

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11fav at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month, beating Who’s Glen by 5l. He is wearing a visor for the first time.

O Act D Wagg Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Newsells Park Stud

Br Ch g Sea The Stars - Waldmark (GER) (Mark Of Esteem)

J Danny Mullins F 3-03126RAKKI (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 

13/2 HR114 Anna McGuinness 10.4 13L 6th of 12 to Its Bilbo (FR) 11.5 LIM 29 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR112 Paul Townend 11.5 7 1/2L 2nd to Son Of Anarchy 11.11 here 22 NOV 25 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft/Hvy 8/15Fav HR107 Paul Townend 11.7 won 4 3/4L nk from Hobart 11.7 and Hopeful Hero 11.7 ROS 29 SEP 25 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld

Finished 13l behind Its Bilbo when sixth of 12 at 13-2 on his

(soft - heavy) in December last year.

O John P McManus T T M Walsh, Kildare

B William Ewart

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Azturk (FR) (Baby Turk)

J Mark Walsh F 3213-52 (B,T)

STICWITHTHEPROCESS (GB) 1 N.H.

15/2 HR114 Mark Walsh 11.6 (CP) (TS) 7L 2nd to Katie Daniels 10.13

6/4Fav HR114 Mark Walsh 11.8 (CP) 16L last of 5 to Welluknow 11.6

5/2Fav HR114 Mark Walsh 11.7 (CP) 7 1/2L 2

Beaten 7l by Katie Daniels when second of 20 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

Finished 8l behind Daylatedollarshort when fourth of 16 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 5f (good) last month.

O The Cheeky Pups

T Faye Bramley, (IN GB)

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Br B g Sea The Stars - Ezima (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

J Harry Cobden F 39-7726 (C,T)

ALMUHIT 4 FLAT WINS €74,127.60 2 N.H. WINS €9,196.60 

Sean Levey 9.1 (CP) (TS) 12L 6th of 13 to Team Player (GB) 8.11 MUSSELBURGH 4 APR hcp (76-95)1m

Kevin Brogan 11.8 (TS) 8L 2nd to Laughing John (GB) 11.8 WINCANTON 25 FEB 15rn hcp hdl

Kevin Brogan 11.5 (TS) 44L 7th of 8 to Cornish Storm (GB) 11.9 WARWICK 7

O Edward Cawley

T Edward Cawley, Meath

B Edward Cawley

Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Arise And Go Now (Golan)

J Josh Williamson (5) F 00-9830 (CPiece)

MUST GO NOW 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING

20/1 HR111 Sarah Kavanagh 9.7 42L last of 12fn, 15rn to Fierce Handay 10.8 FAIR 6 APR hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f

28/1 HR109 Josh Williamson 10.10 (CP) 1 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Onlymammycanloveme 11.3 CK 19 MAR 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 18/1 Eoin Walsh 11.12 76L last of 8fn, 9rn to Joyau De Thaix (FR) 11.7 LEP 3

O John T O’Connor & Michael P Gleeson & Paul M Fortune & Andrew McGonigle

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Elaine Chivers

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mary Elise (Mastercraftsman)

J Tiernan Power Roche F 3836-43

MOON MISSION (GB) HANDICAP RATING 109

22/1 HR106

22/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.1 19L 14L 13L 4th to American Jukebox 11.4 TRAM 1 JAN 8rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 120yds Sft 66/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.9 20L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Zeus Power (GER) 11.11 THU 20 DEC

B f Shirocco (GER) - Backinthere (Flemensfirth (USA))

J Darragh O’Keeffe F 221-622 ONEFORTHEDITCH 3 N.H. WINS €17,995.00 HANDICAP RATING 109

7/1 HR106 Darragh O’Keeffe

7/1 HR104 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.10 5L 2nd to Missus Beeton 11.2

20/1 HR104 Patrick M O’Brien 9.9 6L 6th of 18 to Cousin Kate

O Seamus McKeogh

T Maike Magnussen, Tipperary

B Seamus McKeogh

Br B g Jukebox Jury - Ballycorrigan (Flemensfirth (USA))

J Philip Donovan (3) F 6-92-464 (CPiece) MOYLUSSA 1 N.H.

12/1

17/2

Philip Donovan 10.10 (CP) 1 1/2L s/hd 3L 4th to Onlymammycanloveme 11.3

Philip Donovan 11.8 31L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Themanintheanorak 11.4 FAIR 3

O The Osprey Partnership

T Lucinda Russell&Michael Scudamore, (IN GB)

B S J Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Give Me High Five (GB) (Dubawi)

J Alan Doyle (3) F 25-23-22 (CPiece)

ANOTHER HIGH FIVE HANDICAP RATING 107

Patrick Wadge 12.0 nk 2nd to Gardener (FR) 11.7 HEXHAM 25 MAR 14rn hcp hdl (0-105)2m 4f 28yds Sft

Alan Doyle 10.9 2 1/2L 2nd to Judicial Deference 11.7 KELSO 13 FEB 8rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 6f 151yds Hvy

Alan Doyle 11.1 2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Cavalier Du Luy 11.4 KELSO 29 DEC 25 10rn mdn hdl 2m 51yds Gd /Sft

O The MOAB Syndicate

T Henrietta C Knight, (IN GB)

B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Martini Glass (USA) (Kitalpha (USA))

J Brendan Powell F 50-2324 (CPiece)

MOAB 1 FLAT WIN €3,729.90 HANDICAP RATING 106

Paul O’Brien 11.4 5 1/2L 9 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Codetalker (GB) 11.8 SOUTHWELL 24 MAR 10rn hcp hdl (0-115)2m 4f 88yds Gd

Paul O’Brien 11.2 6L 2nd to Sherminator (GER) 11.12 EXETER 6 MAR 10rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 161yds Gd /Sft Donagh Murphy 9.7 1 1/2L 2L 3rd to Skycutter (FR) 10.0 SOUTHWELL 11 FEB 5rn hcp (46-65)1m 6f 21yds Std

O Oliver Barden

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B S C E A Haras Du Puy

Br B g Walk In The Park - Monopolime (FR) (Poliglote (GB))

J Shane O’Callaghan (5) F 6674-60 (TStrap)

UNION PARK (FR) 5 N.H. WINS €41,005.00 HANDICAP RATING 102

33/1

O David L’Estrange & Eric Newnham & William Esdaile

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Michael O’Dowd Br B g Crystal Ocean (GB) - All In The Head (King’s Theatre) J Sean O’Keeffe F 35964-3

FAIRLANDER  HANDICAP RATING 100

9/1 HR97 Shane O’Callaghan 9.12 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Pat’s Legacy 10.12 DRYL 17

9/2 Tiernan Power Roche 11.9 8L 3/4L 3L 4th to Shellrunforbriggs 11.5 NAAS 15 DEC 25 16rn

40/1 Dylan Robinson 10.13 55L 6th of 17 to Le Divin Enfant (FR) 10.13 THU 27

Third of 19 behind Pat’s Legacy beaten 1 1/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (yielding) last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap.

RESERVES

O C Burke & C Markey Partnership T M F Morris, Tipperary

B Mr Padraic Donohoe Br B g Saddler Maker - Melancholy Hill (Marju)

J Eoin Staples (5) F 6000-53 (C,T)

WHATSAVAILABLE 3 N.H. WINS €24,780.00

12/1 HR108 Eoin Staples 10.9 (CP) 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Onlymammycanloveme 11.13

33/1 HR111 Gavin Brouder 11.3 (CP) (TS) 38L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Grimaud (FR) 11.7 GOW 14 FEB

Hvy 33/1 HR115 Gavin Brouder 11.4 (BK) 56L last of 10fn, 11rn to Ad Caelum 11.1

Third of 16 behind Onlymammycanloveme beaten 4l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding) earlier this month. Reserve.

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 F 011-145

KOBALT ST GEORGES (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €17,995.00 C HANDICAP RATING 100

11/4Fav HR100 Phillip Enright 10.6 6L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Onlymammycanloveme 11.3 CK 19 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 11/2 HR106 Phillip Enright 10.1 1/2L 4 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Goraibhmaithagat 11.6 NAAS 22 FEB 12rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Hvy 11/8Fav HR90 Phillip Enright 11.4 won 2 1/2L 4 1/2L from Ellies Rock 9.13 and Rebel Cowgirl 10.8 here 26 JAN 10rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Hvy

Finished 6l behind Onlymammycanloveme when fifth of 18 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap. Reserve.

B,T worn by No 13. Blinkers worn by No 24 C,T worn by No 15, No 26

CPiece worn by No 4, No 7, No 9, No 10, No 16, No 19, No 20, No 21, No 22 TStrap worn by No 3, No 6, No 23. V,T worn by No 11. Long Handicap - Accustomed 9-12(138), Fairlander 9-12(138), Kobalt St Georges (FR) 9-12(138) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Laughing John (GB), 13/2 Daylatedollarshort, 7/1 Matt Connor, 10/1 Onlymammycanloveme, San Hilario (FR), 12/1 Rakki (GB), Onefortheditch, Another High Five, 14/1 Judicial Deference, Pat’s Legacy, Bright Legend, Sticwiththeprocess (GB), 20/1 Freshers Week, Krabat, 25/1 Powerful, Assertive Walk, Moon Mission (GB), Moylussa, Moab, Fairlander, 33/1 Almuhit, Must Go Now, Accustomed, 66/1 Grandero Bello (FR), Union Park (FR) 2025 - 1st Buy Some Time 2nd Almuhit 3rd Master Otis (4 min. 44.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Runner-up in this race last year, ALMUHIT is likely to have been laid out for a repeat bid. Making his stable debut on that occasion, the Faye Bramley-trained gelding flashed home late to take minor honours. Well handicapped relative to his rating on the Flat, the seven-year-old appears to have more scope for improvement this term and the booking of Harry Cobden certainly catches the eye. A dual winner at this track, Powerful was eighth in a stronger race at Fairyhouse recently Although quick ground would be a slight concern, he looks a leading player. Laughing John, who beat Almuhit at Wincanton in February, also holds strong claims for the raiding party

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%)

runs RAKKI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%)

runs DAYLATEDOLLARSHORT

Longest Traveller: ONEFORTHEDITCH trained by E F Gallagher, Cork, 158 miles.

The Perfect Festival Destination

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €44175; SECOND: €15000; THIRD: €7500; FOURTH: €3750; FIFTH: €2250; SIXTH: €1500

3.40 The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle of €75,000 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Two Miles and 132 Yards Start (Generously sponsored by the Killashee Hotel)

O Barnane Stud,Hollywood Racing,TempleBstk

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Thomas Clayeux & M Emmanuel Clayeux Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Unicite (FR) (Alberto Giacometti)

J Anna McGuinness (7) F 033-260 KARBAU (FR) 1 FLAT

9/4Fav HR149 Paul Townend 11.12 21L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft P. Townend 11.8 6L 6th of 23 to Wilful 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft 1/1Fav Paul Townend 11.3 1L 2nd to Glen Kiln 11.3 NAAS 25 JAN 7rn hdl

O Kenneth Alexander T W P Mullins, Carlow

B S A R L De Chambure Haras D’etreham

Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Belle Et Chic (FR) (Poliglote (GB))

J Paul Townend F 143-405 (TStrap)

MURCIA (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €118,274.70 HANDICAP

9/1 HR139 Danny Mullins 11.2 (TS) 10L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft

Danny Mullins 11.0 (TS) 13L 15th of 23 to Wilful 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft

7/1 HR140 Paul Townend 11.4 (TS) 1 3/4L 6 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to Bowensonfire (FR) 11.4 LEP 1 FEB 19rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Hvy

Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Leonard Flynn

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan (Kotashaan (FR))

J Jack Kennedy F 442-320

TOUCH ME NOT 2 N.H. WINS €27,435.00 C

James Smith 11.9 40L 14th of 20 to Martator (FR) 10.12

11/4 HR150 Jack Kennedy 11.10 4 3/4L 2nd to Blood Destiny (FR) 11.1 NAAS

2m Hvy 7/2Fav HR151 James Smith 11.6 3 3/4L 10L 3rd to Western Diego 10.4 FAIR 14 JAN 12rn

O Ms Patricia Hogan

T Philip Fenton, Tipperary

B M Steven Fouilleul & M Ange Fouilleul Br B g Balko (FR) - Rue Cler (FR) (High Rock)

J Brian Hayes F 513-f6f

BALKO D’ANGE (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €35,990.00  HANDICAP RATING 131

Brian Hayes 10.6 fell in race won by Wilful 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 23rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft

14/1

8/1

HR131 Niall Moore 10.4 16L 6th of 14fn, 19rn to Bowensonfire (FR) 11.4 LEP 1 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Hvy

HR131 Niall Moore 11.7 fell in race won by Zanoosh 11.1 NAV 17 JAN 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Sft/Hvy

O James M Nolan

T H Rogers, Louth

B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Br B g Fast Company - Lindoras Grace (GB) (Galileo)

J J J Burke F 2494-00 (Blinkers)

LORD ERSKINE 8 FLAT WINS €141,929.00 6 N.H. WINS €179,932.00 HANDICAP RATING 130 16/1 HR134 Patrick M O’Brien 10.6 (BK) 18L 10th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft

50/1 HR137 Sean Flanagan 11.1 (BK) 26L 11th of 14fn, 19rn to Bowensonfire (FR) 11.4 LEP 1 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Hvy 8/1 HR89 Miss M. Walsh 11.7 (BK) 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Sirius (FR) 11.1 CUR 21

19l behind Kalix Delabarriere at 16-1 when

Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.

O Roger Kissane

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mme Magalen Bryant

Br B f Great Pretender - Fulleren (FR) (Laveron (GB)) J Darragh O’Keeffe F p1421-0 FULL OF LIFE (FR) 2 N.H.

M. P. O’Connor 11.4 17L 13th of 22 to White Noise 11.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 179yds Gd 9/1HR117DarraghO’Keeffe10.10won11/4L21/4LfromCarrigmoornaspruce10.10andKorinthia10.10DRYL31OCT259rnnov.hdlGrade32m190ydsGd/Yld 4/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Relieved Of Duties 11.12 FAIR 11 OCT 25 8rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Yld

Beaten 17l behind White Noise at 50-1 when 13th of 22 on her latest outing in a

race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) last month.

8 KHRISMA (FR) (38)

O John P McManus

T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)

B E A R L Elevage Du Colombier Edouard Beroud & Haras De Saint Voir SCA

Br B f Pastorius (GER) - Querenice (FR) (Video Rock (FR))

J Harry Cobden F 3212-1p

KHRISMA (FR) 4 NH WINS €49,133.30 HANDICAP RATING 128

Nico de Boinville 12.0 (H) p.u. in race won by Queenie St Clair 11.0 KELSO 21 MAR 15rn

Nico de Boinville 11.9 (H) won 1 3/4L 3 1/2L from Charisma Cat (GB) 11.9 and Watamu (GB) 11.9 MARKET RASEN 17 FEB 9rn nov.hdl 2m 125yds Sft

Nico de Boinville 11.9 (H) s/hd 2nd to Watamu (GB) 11.2 HUNTINGDON 22 DEC 25 15rn

Beaten 13l behind Sainte Lucie at 9-2jt-fav when seventh of

over 2m 3f (yielding) earlier this month.

O Syders & Burkes

T Harry Derham, (IN GB)

B Jeremy MacTaggart

Br Br g Westerner (GB) - Present Leader (GB) (Presenting (GB))

J Paul O’Brien F 01075-8

WASHINGTON (GB) 7 NH WINS €100,992  HANDICAP RATING 127

Megan Fox 11.6 33L last of 8 to Williethebuilder 11.11 KEMPTON PARK 10 JAN hcp hdl (0-130)2m Gd

Megan Fox 11.2 45L 5th of 6 to Williethebuilder 10.11 KEMPTON PARK 27 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-140)2m Gd

Megan Fox 11.5 30L 7th of 9 to Lanesborough 10.10 DONCASTER 13 DEC 25 hcp hdl 2m 128yds Gd /Sft

over 2m (good) in January.

11

O John P McManus & Mrs John Magnier

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Coolmore & Martinstown

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Annie Power (Shirocco (GER))

J Mark Walsh F 111-050 (TStrap)

DAVY CROCKETT 3 N.H. WINS €29,500.00 C HANDICAP RATING 126 9/1 HR128 Mark Walsh 10.5 28L 14th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft

15/8 HR131 Mark Walsh 11.5 25L last of 5 to Le Labo 11.1 NAAS 8 MAR nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 77yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 Mark Walsh 11.12 32L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Talk The Talk (FR) 11.12 LEP

Well beaten at 9-1 behind Kalix Delabarriere when 14th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

O Anthony O’Gorman

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Tally-Ho Stud

Br B g Kessaar - Drifting Spirit (Clodovil)

J Donagh Meyler F 3280-49

MESSERSCHMITT 1 FLAT WIN €7,800.00 1 N.H.

15/2 HR127 Michael Kenneally 9.13 (TS) 17L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp

Danny McMenamin 11.2 1 1/2L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Mondo Man (GB) 10.12 SANDOWN PARK 7 MAR 18rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 216yds Sft

8/1 HR126 Donagh Meyler 11.5 (TS) 54L last of 11fn, 12rn to Lieber Nicc 10.12 DRYL 1 NOV 25

Beaten 18l behind Kalix Delabarriere at 15-2 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.

13 WE’RE RED AND BLUE

Patrick Doyle

Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB)

B R W Russell

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia (GB) (Black Sam Bellamy) J Richie McLernon F 701-232 (CPiece)

WE’RE RED AND BLUE (GB) 4 NH WINS €25,724.10 HANDICAP RATING 126

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.3 4L 2nd to Dance And Glance (GB) 10.12 HAYDOCK PARK 4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10.12 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Mondo Man (GB) 10.12 SANDOWN PARK 7

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.6 2 1/2L 2nd to Williethebuilder 11.11 KEMPTON PARK 10 JAN 8rn hcp

Beaten 4l by Dance And Glance when second of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Well beaten at 9-1 behind Lieber Nicc when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) in November last year.

O Ray Grehan

T A J Martin, Meath

B White Friar Stud

Br B g Walk In The Park - Blue Eyed Lucy (Strategic Prince (GB)) J Sean Bowen F 9806-01 (TStrap) PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR 1

5/1 HR71 Joseph Harnett 9.13 won 1/2L 11L from Superficial (FR) 9.10 and Obscenity 9.10

12/1 HR126 Conor Clarke 9.11 (TS) 28L 13th of 14fn, 19rn to Bowensonfire (FR) 11.4 LEP 1

Listed2m Hvy Sean Bowen 11.3 (TS) 15L 6th of 18 to Alexei (GER) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16

O Katie & Brian Castle

T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary

B Godolphin

Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Autumn Lily (USA) (Street Cry)

J Daniel King F 8835-5p

AUTUMN TWIST 1 FLAT WIN €6,490.00

40/1 HR124 Philip Donovan 10.12 p.u. in race won by Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.12

20/1 HR77 Donagh O’Connor 9.11 6 1/2L 5th of 9 to Beauparc 9.4 DUN 13 MAR hcp 1m 4f Std 28/1 HR124 Donagh Meyler 10.10 (BK) 8 1/4L 5th of 15fn, 17rn to Last Kingdom (FR) 11.1

O Paul Byrne

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B D Taylor

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Overnight Success (Jeremy (USA))

J Conor Stone-Walsh F 167-251

JET TO MONTE CARLO 1 N.H. WIN €11,780.00

10/1 HR114 Donagh Meyler 11.6 won 4 1/4L 3L from Radiator Springs 11.8 and Kentucky Beach (FR) 10.13 FAIR 6

4/5Fav Donagh Meyler 11.12 16L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Generous Risk (FR) 11.12 LEP 3 MAR mdn hdl 2m 4f 170yds Sft 22/1 Danny Mullins 11.4 13L 2nd to Laurets D’estruval (FR) 11.4 THU 5 FEB 17rn

O Forever Optimists Syndicate

T E McNamara, Limerick B Penhill Stud

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Da’Quonde (Pivotal (GB))

J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 130-p73- (Hood)

FRANKENDAEL (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €10,229.80 2 N.H.

3/1Fav HR123 Daniel King 11.4 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Stuntman Steve 10.11 LIST 2 JUN 25 8rn

2m Gd 18/1 HR123 Conor McNamara 11.6 (H) 9L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Batman Girac (FR) 11.12 KILL 11 MAY 25

Third of 8 behind

Finished 7l behind Sainte

when fourth of 19 at 9-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (yielding) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Matheo Viel & Mme Michel Bourgneuf

Br B g Taj Mahal - Galatica De Thaix (FR) (Rail Link (GB))

J Josh Williamson (5) F 34-3126 (TStrap) MODE AVION (FR) 1 FLAT

22/1 HR130 Josh Williamson 9.9 (TS) 13L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft

3/1 HR128 Josh Williamson 11.2 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Dschingis Desire (FR) 10.7 LIM 12 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 200yds Hvy

6/5Fav HR117 Josh Williamson 11.4 (TS) won 12L 12L from Ahellofaman 10.0 and Thilos 9.9 FAIR 21 FEB 6rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Hvy

Finished 14l behind Kalix Delabarriere when sixth of 18 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap.

O William Yorke

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Paul Delaney

Br B g Quest For Peace - Lisa Bleu (Pistolet Bleu)

J Tiernan Power Roche F 8474-32

ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU 1

Star Rating

12/1 HR116 Tiernan Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 3 1/4L 2nd to Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.12 CK 5 APR 19rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f Yld

8/1 HR117 Shane O’Callaghan 10.8 3 1/4L 8L 3rd to Mojoe 10.9 NAAS 8 MAR 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 10yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR118 Tiernan Power Roche 10.11 1 1/2L 2L 3 1/2L 4th to Linden Arden 11.3

Beaten 3 1/2l by Sainte Lucie when second of 19 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (yielding) earlier this month. Runs from 4lb out of the handicap.

Blinkers worn by No 6. C,T worn by No 4. CPiece worn by No 13. Hood worn by No 18

TStrap worn by No 2, No 11, No 15, No 19, No 20

Long Handicap - Frankendael (GB) 9-13(139), Larzac (FR) 9-13(139), Mode Avion (FR) 9-13(139), Rockymountainbleu 9-10(136)

Alternative Handicap - Murcia (FR) 11-05, Touch Me Not 11-02, Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 10-13, Balko D’ange (FR) 10-12, Lord Erskine 10-11, Full Of Life (FR) 10-09, Khrisma (FR) 10-09, I’m Slippy 10-08, Washington (GB) 10-08, Davy Crockett 10-07, Messerschmitt 10-07, We’re Red And Blue (GB) 10-07, Arch Empire (FR) 10-05, Putapoundinthejar 10-05, Autumn Twist 10-04, Jet To Monte Carlo 10-04, Frankendael (GB) 10-03, Larzac (FR) 10-03, Mode Avion (FR) 10-03, Rockymountainbleu 10-00

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Kalix Delabarriere (FR), 5/1 Jet To Monte Carlo, 10/1 Full Of Life (FR), We’re Red And Blue (GB), 12/1 Touch Me Not, Rockymountainbleu, 14/1 Murcia (FR), Khrisma (FR), Frankendael (GB), Larzac (FR), Mode Avion (FR), 16/1 Karbau (FR), Davy Crockett, Putapoundinthejar,25/1I’mSlippy,Messerschmitt,ArchEmpire(FR),33/1BalkoD’ange(FR),LordErskine, 50/1 Washington (GB), Autumn Twist 2025 - 1st Ascending Lark (GB) 2nd Wilful 3rd Irish Panther (GB) (4 min. 2.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

With the ground coming in her favour, MURCIA has every chance of gaining a first victory of the campaign. A Grade 1 winner at Aintree last season, the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old has run with credit in a number of big handicaps this term. Down the field in the County Hurdle on her penultimate start, the daughter of Doctor Dino ran a big race when fifth at Fairyhouse last time Imperial Cup third We’re Red And Blue is another proven performer in these big fields. Runner-up at Haydock recently, he should again be involved Jet To Monte Carlo, an impressive winner at Fairyhouse, commands maximum respect, despite a 9lb rise

WIN: MURCIA

EACH-WAY: WE’RE RED AND BLUE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs DAVY CROCKETT, KALIX DELABARRIERE, KARBAU, LARZAC & MURCIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs KHRISMA Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs DAVY CROCKETT, KALIX DELABARRIERE, KARBAU, LARZAC & MURCIA today.

(Generously sponsored by PRL) FIRST €73625; SECOND: €25000; THIRD: €12500; FOURTH: €6250; FIFTH: €3750; SIXTH: €2500

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 76) Two Miles and 132 Yards

O Mrs P Sloan

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Love’s Secret Partnership Br B g Zoffany - Love’s Secret (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

J Donagh Meyler F 112-52f

BLAKE (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €45,316.70 1 N.H.

4/1 HR138 Donagh Meyler 11.4 (CP) fell in race won by Koktail Brut (FR) 11.10 FAIR 5 APR 7rn

Yld/Sft 11/10Fav HR139 Sam Ewing 11.1 nk 2nd to Le Labo 11.1 NAAS 8 MAR 5rn nov.hdl

3 2m 77yds Sft/Hvy 18/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 8 1/2L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Talk The Talk (FR) 11.12 LEP

O Tim O’Driscoll & Barry Connell T Barry Connell, Kildare

B M & J Barry

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Beautiful War (Presenting (GB))

J Sean Flanagan F 2215-10 (Hood)

EACHTOTHEIROWN 2 N.H. WINS €16,815.00 HANDICAP RATING 135

Sean Flanagan 11.7 23L 10th of 11 to Old Park Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR

9/4Fav HR124 Sean Flanagan 11.10 won 9L 4L from Fiver Friday 10.9 and Piccolo Player 10.9 THU 18 JAN 13rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 168yds Yld 15/2 Sean Flanagan 11.4 20L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.4 FAIR 30 NOV 25 nov.hdl

O Mrs L Rabson & BJM Limited

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Linda Queen (FR) () J Jack Kennedy F 1-52f-15 EL CAIROS (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €10,281.80

Jack Kennedy 11.7 9L 5th of 11 to Old Park Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR nov.hdl

1/5Fav Jack Kennedy 11.12 won 3L 6L from Roc Dino (FR) 11.4 and Ehteyat (GER) 11.12 THU 29 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy 8/15Fav Jack Kennedy 11.12 fell in race won by Murat 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 22rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Mme Karine Perreau

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Skarina (FR) (Dark Moondancer (GB))

J Danny Gilligan F 117-481

KOKTAIL BRUT (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €98,470.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 141

13/2 HR139 Jack Kennedy 11.10 won 9 1/2L 19L from Ebony King 11.4 and Murat 11.4 FAIR 5 APR 7rn

Danny Gilligan 11.7 13L 8th of 11 to Old Park Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR nov.hdl

1 2m

Gd /Sft 11/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 s/hd 1/2L 6L 4th to Talk The Talk (FR) 11.12 LEP 1 FEB 12rn

O J Palmer-Brown & Mrs Claire Gleeson T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny

B Brucetown Farms Ltd

Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Count On Me (Westerner (GB))

J Mr J L Gleeson F 10uf-1

LE LABO 2 N.H. WINS €30,638.00 HANDICAP RATING 139

6/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.1 won nk 10L from Blake (GB) 11.1 and Parnell Street 11.1 NAAS 8 MAR 5rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 77yds Sft/Hvy 11/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.12 fell in race won by Kazansky 11.12 CK 7 DEC 25 19rn mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy 5/2Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.12 u.r in race won by Mullaghgloss 11.7 THU 20 NOV 25

O Robcour

T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Sean O’Sullivan Br B g Jukebox Jury - Menesteem (Mark of Esteem)

J Sam Ewing F 1-4211-f (Hood)

SKYLIGHT HUSTLE 2 N.H. WINS €66,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 144

Danny Gilligan 11.7 fell in race won by King Rasko Grey (FR) 11.7

3/1Fav Jack Kennedy 11.12 won 5L 3 1/2L from Carrigmoornaspruce 11.5 and Love Me Tender (FR) 11.12 LEP

2m Yld 4/5Fav Jack Kennedy 11.12 won 21L 4 1/2L from Casterly Rock 11.5 and Ravendark (FR) 11.12 FAIR

2 out when 8-1

the

O OTI Racing & The Why Knot Partnership T W P Mullins, Carlow

2m 5f

to

beaten at 17-2 behind King Rasko Grey when 16th of 21 on his latest outing in the Grade 1

Pulled up 2 out when 6-1 in the Grade 2 Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) won by Koktail

earlier this month on his latest outing.

CPiece worn by No 8. Hood worn by No 2, No 7. TStrap worn by No 4, No 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 El Cairos (FR), 9/2 Skylight Hustle, 11/2 Le Labo, 15/2 Koktail Brut (FR), 8/1 Sober (FR), 10/1 Blake (GB), Eachtotheirown, 33/1 Free Spirit (FR), Too Bossy For Us 2025 - 1st Irancy (FR) 2nd Salvator Mundi (FR) 3rd Karbau (FR) (4 min. 1.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle fifth EL CAIROS can record a first win at the highest level. A smart bumper horse last season, the No Risk At All gelding was an unlucky loser when falling at the final flight on his stable/hurdling debut at Leopardstown over Christmas. Off the mark in a maiden hurdle at Thurles subsequently, he was far from disgraced when doing best of the Irish raiding party in the Cheltenham Festival curtain-raiser Leopardstown Grade 1 winner Skylight Hustle can be forgiven a below-par effort at Cheltenham given that he ran too free, and dropping back in trip should suit. Smart Flat horse Sober also deserves another chance after a poor Festival run. WIN: EL CAIROS

EACH-WAY: SKYLIGHT HUSTLE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs FREE SPIRIT,SOBER & TOO BOSSY FOR US

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (12 wins from 62 runners, 19%) runs LE LABO

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The stable runs FREE SPIRIT and SOBER and TOO BOSSY FOR US today.

Longest Traveller: LE LABO trained by J P O’Brien, Kilkenny, 62 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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7/2 HR145 Cian Quirke 10.13 25L 5th of 6 to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 10.13 THU 5 MAR nov.ch Grade 3 2m 5f 110yds Sft 10/11Fav Cian Quirke 11.4 nk 2nd to Westport

O Richard & Michele Varmen

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Eric Becq

Br B g Masked Marvel (GB) - Callie Tueuse (FR) (Irish Wells (FR)) J Danny Mullins F 1691-12

KAPPA JY PYKE (FR) 1 FLAT

€6,250.00 3 N.H. WINS €35,105.00 C

RATING

11/4Fav HR152 Danny Mullins 11.10 2 3/4L 2nd to Fleur In The Park 11.10 FAIR 5 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Yld/Sft 5/1 Danny Mullins 11.2 won 3 1/2L 3/4L from Jacob’s Ladder 11.2 and Predators Gold (FR) 11.2 here 11 JAN 5rn

Sft 6/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 won 1 1/4L 29L from Salvator Mundi (FR) 11.12 and Donnie Devito 11.12 THU 27 NOV 25 8rn

O Ray Hackett

T Ray Hackett, Tipperary

B Ms M Kavanagh

Br B g Mount Nelson (GB) - Out of Africa (King’s Theatre)

J Liam Quinlan F 3531-21 (TStrap)

4/5Fav HR136 Liam Quinlan 10.10 (TS) won 6 1/2L s/hd from Broomfield Bijou 10.7 and Classic Getaway 11.8

22/1 HR130 Liam Quinlan 10.13 (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 10.13 THU 5

8/1 HR124 Liam Quinlan 11.12 (TS) won 6 1/2L 3 3/4L from Supreme Jet 11.12 and Kish Bank

O John P McManus

T Connor King (R), Tipperary

B D Fenton & G Fenton

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Hillview Princess (King’s Theatre)

J Daniel King F 211-14u

OSCARS BROTHER 5 N.H.

Daniel King 11.7 3/4L 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 14rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 1f Gd /Sft 6/4Fav

O Gigginstown House Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B S A R l Igep Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges

Br B g Masked Marvel (GB) - Shabby Gold (FR) (Irish Wells (FR))

J Mr P W Mullins F 253-1-3f

PREDATORS GOLD (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €73,750.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 146

100/30 HR146 Paul Townend 11.10 fell in race won by Fleur In The Park 11.10 FAIR 5 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Yld/Sft 4/6Fav Paul Townend 11.2 3 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.2 here 11 JAN 5rn nov.ch

3 2m 3f 115yds Sft 11/2 Danny Mullins 11.12 won 1 1/2L 10L from Slade Steel 11.12 and Wingmen 11.12 NAV 6 DEC 25 16rn beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Sft/Hvy

O Dr S P Fitzgerald

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B E A R L Elevage des Loges

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Souverainete (FR) (Doctor Dino (FR)) J Harry Cobden F 11p-upp (C,T)

SPANISH HARLEM (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €148,305.00

Brian Hayes 11.3 (CP) (TS) p.u. in

9/1 HR154 Danny Mullins 11.0 (CP) (TS) p.u.

O Duncan Angove

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B M Hubert Monier & M Patrick Lisi & M Jean-Pierre Babilotte Br B f Pastorius (GER) - Aurelle D’arthel (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 55113-5

Star Rating HH

JULY FLOWER (FR) 2 FLAT WINS €33,250.00 5 N.H. WINS €137,055.80  HANDICAP RATING 142 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 23L 5th of 8 to Dinoblue (FR) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR chse Grade 2 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft 9/2 HR143 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 1/2L 12L 3rd to Romeo Coolio (GB) 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld Darragh O’Keeffe 10.11 won 1 1/2L 10L from Be Aware (FR) 11.4 and Burdett Road (GB) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 15 NOV 25 6rn nov.ch Grade 2 1m 7f 199yds Sft

Well beaten at 6-1 behind Dinoblue when fifth of 8 on her latest outing in the Grade 2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

C,T worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Kitzbuhel (FR), 7/1 Fleur In The Park, 8/1 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR), Predators Gold (FR), 12/1 Lovely Hurling, 14/1 Nowwhatdoyouthink, Oscars Brother, Western Fold, 25/1 July Flower (FR), 33/1 Spanish Harlem (FR) 2025 - 1st Champ Kiely 2nd Ballyburn 3rd Stellar Story (6 min. 20.6 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Brown Advisory winner KITZBUHEL can double up here for Willie Mullins. A Grade 1 winner at Kempton over Christmas, the five-year-old may appreciate going back right-handed after his Cheltenham Festival victory. While he undoubtedly had to pull out all the stops to beat a stablemate last month, he should go well if over those exertions. Fleur In The Park was an outsider when winning a Fairyhouse Grade 1 but fully deserved his success on the day and shouldn’t be underestimated Western Fold would be a threat to all if recapturing his best form.

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs KAPPA JY PYKE, KITZBUHEL, PREDATORS GOLD & SPANISH HARLEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs WESTERN FOLD

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs WESTERN FOLD today. W P Mullins won this race in 2021, 2022 and 2025. The stable runs KAPPA JY PYKE, KITZBUHEL,PREDATORS GOLD & SPANISH HARLEM today.

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O John P Dwan

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B R Lynch

Br B g Crystal Ocean (GB) - Bartlemy Bell (Kalanisi)

J Mr J M Halford (7) F 4 GILI ISLAND

Half-brother to Mr Incredible, won over hurdles at 2m 3f and in a chase at 2m 3f. Well beaten at 6-5fav behind Keep Twisting when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (soft) in February.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Cathal Ennis

Br B g Walk In The Park - Queen Deirdre (King’s Theatre)

J Mr H C Swan F 2 HUNTIN BOOTS 7/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 6L 2nd to Our Trigger 11.10

Half-brother to Emerald Enigma, won in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 6l by Our Trigger when second of 4 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) in January.

O Paul Byrne

T Thomas Cooper, Kerry

B E A R L Patrick Joubert & M Pascal Deshayes

Br B g Karaktar - Loin De Toi (FR) (Martaline (GB))

J Mr R Sugrue (7) F 7 MENTO (FR)

Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Loca, won twice over hurdles at 2m. Beaten 18l behind Adaboy Mushy at 11-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

O N Hartery

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Mrs C Hartery & J Dewberry

Br B g Order of St George - Sinful Pleasure (Sinndar)

J Mr D McGill (7) F

Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Brave Eagle, won five times over hurdles between 2m and 3m and four times in chases between 2m 5f and 3m 2f. Star Rating HHH

Anthony N Durkan T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford B Dr Bryan Mayoh Br B g Telescope - Sierra (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) J Mr R James (7)

McCoy Contractors Limited

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Olivier Triboire & S C E A Ecurie des Jap

Br Gr g Clovis Du Berlais (FR) - Our Ziga (FR) (Linamix (FR))

J Mr B O’Neill F

Full brother to Seeyouinmydreams, won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f, in a point to point race at 3m and in NH flat race at 2m. Star Rating HHH

Half-brother to Stratagem, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 2f and twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 2f.

O B Noone

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Gestut Rottgen

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Well Spoken (GER) (Soldier Hollow (GB))

J Mr D G Lavery F

O Gigginstown House Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B E A R L Haras Du Luy

Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Kapline (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))

J Mr P W Mullins F

O Joseph M Doyle

T Mrs John Harrington, Kildare

B John & Triona Hayes

Br B f Crystal Ocean (GB) - Theatre Wine (King’s Theatre)

J Mr T A Halford (7) F (CPiece)

O Jack Singleton

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Ballybrennan Stud

Br Ch f Jet Away (GB) - Show Me The Monet (Well Chosen (GB))

J Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7) F

O Lara Wasson & Ronan Kilduff

T S G Carey, Kildare

B SCEA Des Prairies,SNC Ecurie De Castillon,SAS Haras De Bourgeuville, M Khalifa Mohammed Al Attiya

Br B f Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Saint Hilary (GB) (Authorized)

J Mr P A King (3) F

Faith

O John L Fitzgerald

T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary

B M F Condon

Br Br f Yeats - Mac Idol (Turtle Island)

J Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) F 2 MASTERTOWN MISS 10/1 Cian Quirke 10.6 2 3/4L 2nd to Celtic Alliance 10.7

Half-sister to Lowry’s Bar, won four times over hurdles between 1m 7f and 2m 3f and twice in chases at 2m 3f. Beaten 2 3/4l by Celtic Alliance when second of 7 at 10-1 on her hurdling debut at Clonmel over 2m (soft) earlier this month.

O Regina Cleary

T William Harvey, Dublin

B E A R L Elevage Des Loges

Br Ch f No Risk At All (FR) - Ready Kap (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))

J Mr J C Barry F

Half-sister to Bois Guillbert, won three times over hurdles at 2m and in a chase at 2m.

19

Star Rating H

TACOGRAPH (IRE) (-)

O Murphy Mangan Cahill Partnership

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Maurice & John Barry

Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Seaview Present (Presenting (GB))

J Miss J Townend F

Star Rating HHH

Jockey bookings suggest she’s the yard’s second string but, nevertheless, she must be taken seriously.

20

VA LA VIE (IRE) (-)

O Peter Mulrooney

T Peter Fahey, Kildare

B Coolmara Stables Ltd

Br Gr f Walk In The Park - Ainsi Va La Vie (FR) (Lavirco (GER))

J Mr G Devitt (7) F

Star Rating H

This is a tough starting place for her and she can be expected to do better when her sights are lowered.

CPiece worn by No 14 TStrap worn by No 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Altesse Du Luy (FR), 9/2 Huntin Boots, 6/1 Tacograph, 8/1 Mastertown Miss, 12/1 Sierrascope (GB), Strategic (FR), Whispered Verdict (GER), 16/1 Bacharach (GB), Barstool Prophet, 20/1 Abbeyglen (FR), Adifferentballowax, Casino Chip (GB), Gili Island, Noble Indulgence, Birdie Conway, 25/1 Dooks, 33/1 Mento (FR), 50/1 Goliath’s Sun (FR), Share A Dream (FR), Va La Vie 2025 - 1st Wonderful Everyday 2nd Green Hint 3rd Brosna Shine (GB) (4 min. 3.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

With the benefit of previous experience, Gowran Park runner-up HUNTIN BOOTS can go one place better Although the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding proved no match for the winner on that occasion, he’s entitled to have come forward plenty and has that significant advantage over the majority of his rivals. Elliott has a particularly strong team of bumper horses this term and, with Harry Swan in the saddle, he looks the stable first string. The Martin Brassil-trained newcomer Abbeyglen has to be respected given his connections often target a nice horse at this race Altesse Du Luy is an obvious contender with Patrick Mullins taking the ride WIN: HUNTIN BOOTS

EACH-WAY: ABBEYGLEN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs ALTESSE DU LUY& TACOGRAPH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs ADIFFERENTBALLOWAX, DOOKS, GILI ISLAND, HUNTIN BOOTS& STRATEGIC

Longest Traveller: MENTO trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.

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FEATURE WILLIAM HILL CHAMPION CHASE

FACTS & STATS

OVERVIEW

The feature race on the opening day and one of the highlights of the season in the two-mile chase division. Slick jumping and pace often comes to the fore when trying to land the William Hill Champion Chase and since Shower of Silver (1955 & 1956) won two renewals, there have been seven further dual-winners of this prestigious contest. Willie Mullins has won this race a record eight times, while Pat Taaffe and Paul Townend hold the record from the saddle

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

KEY TRENDS

PRIZE MONEY

€300,000

16 of the past 17 winners had previously won a Grade 1

24 of the past 28 winners were aged 8+

16 of the past 22 winners have contested the Champion Chase at Cheltenham

After his emphatic 18-length victory in the Champion Chase, Marine Nationale completed the prestigious Cheltenham–Punchestown double in impressive fashion. Fact To File attracted strong market support following his dominant Ryanair success, but failed to make an impact, leaving the race open for Sean Flanagan and Marine Nationale The task was eased further when El Fabiolo fell at the second last, and Marine Nationale powered clear after the final fence to defeat Captain Guinness by seven lengths, firmly establishing himself at the top of the two-mile chasing division.

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

Last year’s winner Marine Nationale lines up again in the five-strong field to defend his crown. Barry Connell reaches for the first time cheekpieces after he was defeated in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown. Il Etait Temps couldn’t have been more impressive for the Willie Mullins team at Cheltenham after he bolted up by 10 lengths in the Queen Mother Champion Chase and had the re-opposing Majborough well held A repeat of that performance would see him be hard to beat. Mullins also saddles the veteran Energumene and the rank outsider Blood Destiny who will both need to bring their A-game to get competitive.

Last year’s winner: Marine Nationale GRADE 1

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HR152 Paul Townend 11.12 (TS)

W P Mullins, Carlow

M Christophe Dubourg

Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) (April Night (FR))

J Danny Mullins F 2p33-41

ENERGUMENE (FR) 14 N.H. WINS €1,258,110.20 C HANDICAP RATING 158

9/4 HR153 Paul Townend 11.10 won 6L 16L from Blood Destiny (FR) 11.7 and Found A Fifty 11.10

Yld/Sft 12/1 HR157 Paul Townend 11.12 (CP) 19L hd 25L 4th to Majborough (FR) 11.12 LEP 1 FEB 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft 7/2 HR160 Paul Townend 11.10 1 1/2L 7 1/2L 3rd to Found A Fifty 11.10 CK 7 DEC 25 5rn chse Grade 2 2m 200yds Sft

O Hollywood Racing & Barnane Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Emmanuel Clayeux, S C Ecurie Couderc

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Une Des Sources (FR) (Dom Alco (FR))

J Paul Townend F 1-111-f1 (TStrap)

IL ETAIT TEMPS (FR) 10 N.H. WINS €875,312.00 C

P.Townend11.10(TS)won10L13/4LfromLibbertyHunter(GB)11.10andL’EauduSud(FR)11.10CHELTENHAM11MAR10rnchseGrade11m7f199ydsGd/Sft P. Townend 11.10 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Jonbon (FR) 11.10 ASCOT 17 JAN 4rn chse Grade 1 2m 172yds Sft P. Townend 11.10 (H) (TS) won 9L 9L from Jonbon (FR) 11.10 and L’Eau du Sud (FR) 11.10

MARINE NATIONALE (IRE)

O Barry Connell

T Barry Connell, Kildare

B J B Bloodstock Ltd Br B g French Navy (GB) - Power of Future (GER) (Definite Article (GB)) J Sean Flanagan F 3-2112-2 (C,T)

Star Rating HHHHH

MARINE NATIONALE 8 N.H. WINS €616,314.80 CD  HANDICAP RATING 169

5/4Fav HR170 Sean Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 19L 2nd to Majborough (FR) 11.12 LEP 1 FEB 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft

2/1 HR170 Sean Flanagan 11.12 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Solness (FR) 11.12 LEP 27 DEC 25 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld 2/1 HR167 Sean Flanagan 11.12 (TS) won 7L 4 1/4L from Captain Guinness 11.12 and Solness (FR) 11.12 here 29 APR 25 6rn chse Grade 1 2m 98yds Gd/Yld

Beaten 19l by Majborough when second of 6 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) in February. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

C,T worn by No 5. CPiece worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Il Etait Temps (FR), 15/8 Marine Nationale, 5/2 Majborough (FR), 14/1 Energumene (FR), 33/1 Blood Destiny (FR) 2025 - 1st Marine Nationale 2nd Captain Guinness 3rd Solness (FR) (4 min. 0.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Fresher than most at this point of the season, MARINE NATIONALE can follow up last year’s win in this race Narrowly denied on his seasonal reappearance at Leopardstown over Christmas, the Barry Connell-trained gelding arguably found the ground too testing when well beaten at the DRF With a minor setback ruling him out of Cheltenham, the son of French Navy should be primed for this big late-season prize. Champion Chase winner Il Etait Temps is the obvious danger Three from four this term, the grey has been impressive aside from one below-par run at Ascot Majborough remains a horse with huge ability when putting it all together on the day. WIN: MARINE NATIONALE EACH-WAY: IL ETAIT TEMPS

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs BLOOD DESTINY, ENERGUMENE, IL ETAIT TEMPS &MAJBOROUGH Longest Traveller: MAJBOROUGH & BLOOD DESTINY & IL ETAIT TEMPS & ENERGUMENE trained by W P Mullins, Carlow, 47 miles.

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Prime Country Property For

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Stonehall Lodge Stud, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath approx. 55 acres

Grange, The Naul, Co. Dublin approx. 144 acres

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Beech Park House, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 approx. 22.7 acres

Sheds & Yard, Barberstown, Straffan, Co. Kildare approx. 5.5 acres

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Half-brother to Brentford Hope, won six times over hurdles between 1m 7f and 2m 1f and three times over the flat at 1m and 1m 2f. Bought for 60,000 euros so certainly not the worst option in here.

Half-brother to Another Emotion, won twice in chases at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 4f. This is a tough starting point for him and others make more appeal.

Half-brother to Shoot First, won three times over hurdles at 2m 4f and 3m. Beaten 8l by Glens Anthem when second of 9 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.

Edward Ware

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Craig Mather

Br B g Galiway (GB) - Leah Hannah (FR) (Iffraaj (GB))

J Mr P W Mullins F

Half-brother to Parisian Leah, won at 6f. Changed hands for 85,000 euros as a yearling and Patrick Mullins takes the ride. Major player.

O Finbarr Kelly

T Seamus Fahey (R), Kildare

B Finbar Kelly

Br B g Workforce (GB) - Randall’s Aoibhinn (High Chaparral)

J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F

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O T Egan

T N Stokes (R), Tipperary

B Tom Egan

Br B g Affinisea - Red Square Girl (Dubai Destination (USA))

J Mr D Doyle (7) F 2

O C C R Racing Syndicate

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B WinStar Farmr, LLC

Br B f Justify (USA) - Last Dance (USA) (Revolutionary (USA))

J Mr J L Gleeson F 4 (TStrap)

Star Rating HHH

Finished 20l behind Quiryn when fourth of 9 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft) in January. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

O Canter Banter Racing 2

T Nicky Henderson, (IN GB)

B Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

Br Ch f Soldier Of Fortune - Pretty Puttens (Snurge (GB))

J Mr D G Lavery F

Half-sister to Didtheyleaveuoutto, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 6f, twice in NH flat races at 2m and on the flat at 1m 6f. Also related to the smart Regent’s Stroll and she is a force to be reckoned with.

SENORITA

O Mrs N Fahy

T P A Fahy, Carlow

B John Kenny

Br B f Sea Moon (GB) - Black Belt (Big Bad Bob)

J Mr T Walsh (7) F

Star Rating HH

Half-sister to Spanish John, won twice on the flat at 1m 4f and over hurdles at 2m 1f. Bred to have a bit of pace for this sort of test so she must not be taken lightly.

TStrap worn by No 18

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Summer Bee, 3/1 Delamotte (FR), 11/2 Hartford, Mr Ragstone (FR), 7/1 Pretty Fortunate, 8/1 Teofil, 12/1 Red Seagull, 14/1 Bunker Buster, 33/1 Blue Nude, Ignite The Moment, Robbie Diamonds, Jerpoint Abbey (USA), 66/1 Ballyadam Star, Kinbara Fiftyfifty, Gotawinnerinyou, Senorita Diana, 100/1 Eamon’s Dream, Evans Wishes, Its My Twist, 150/1 Rossnowlagh 2025 - 1st Bud Fox 2nd Celestial Tune 3rd Starting Fifteen (GB) (4 min. 0.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

A half-sister to two black type performers, the Nicky Henderson-trained PRETTY FORTUNATE catches the eye. With the stable having run some smart bumper horses at this meeting over the years and the booking of Declan Lavery catching the eye, she is given a speculative vote Sent off favourite when third at Naas in January, Hartford shouldn’t be far away Previous experience is a huge advantage in these races and trainer Gordon Elliott has a strong team of bumper horses. Navan second Bunker Buster is entitled to come on for that effort, while Delamotte and Teofil are debutants who enter calculations. WIN: PRETTY FORTUNATE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (195 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs DELAMOTTE and MR RAGSTONE and SUMMER BEE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs PRETTY FORTUNATE

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016 and 2022 The stable runs DELAMOTTE , MR RAGSTONE and SUMMER BEE today.

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FIRST RACE 2.30p.m. The Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Steeplechase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Kildare Hunt Club) 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 steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and up Certified Hunters five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) and that have between 1st October, 2022 and 22nd April, 2026 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth, in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase and have not won more than two steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters About 3 miles 90 yards €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 5lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to the maximum runners or to such a lesser number as may be required the following balloting procedures shall be applied: (i) Runners that have won a Cross Country Steeplechase between May 1st, 2022 and April 22nd, 2026 at Punchestown, Cheltenham or at an Irish Point-to-Point meeting will be first to be protected in the ballot. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners that have been placed second, third or fourth in a Cross Country Steeplechase between May 1st, 2022 and April 22nd, 2026 at Punchestown or Cheltenham or runners that have been placed second or third in a Cross Country Steeplechase at an Irish Point-to-Point meeting will be next to be protected in the ballot. (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, runners will then be balloted in adherence with HRI Directive 10. Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. The timing of this schooling session must be agreed with Punchestown Racecourse. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). Exclusions - Horses that have won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than a Farmers Race or races confined to Certified Hunters † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 22nd April, 2026, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office. The IHRB have modified the relevant Rules to permit horses for which Hunters Certificates have been registered and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Hunters Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters Steeplechase since 1st December, 2025 are excluded. A person who is registered as a current Keeper with the British Horseracing Authority may enter and run a horse in this race. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 3.05p.m. The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle of €100,000 (The Final of the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series) (Generously sponsored by the Albert Bartlett Group) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards and which in the current season have finished in the first five in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain (130 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 81 yards €1,000 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to the maximum runners or to such a lesser number as may be required the following balloting procedures shall be applied: (i) Runners that have finished first or second in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain will be first to be protected in the ballot. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners that have finished third in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain will be next to be protected in the ballot. (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, runners that have finished fourth in a Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle in Ireland or Great Britain will be next to be protected in the ballot. Where protection is equal, the greatest protection will first be offered to horses that have the highest rating at time of entry. If it is necessary to ballot among horses with the same rating, such ballot will be random. 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 23rd April. Weights raised by 1lb Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 3.40p.m. The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle of €75,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by the Killashee Hotel) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,175), Second will receive €15,000 Third will receive €7,500 Fourth will receive €3,750 Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least four times in hurdle races (150 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 132 yards €750 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap The Directors of the IHRB have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(b), will be adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 3 (iii). 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 23rd April Value to winner: €44175; Second: €15000; Third: €7500; Fourth: €3750; Fifth: €2250; Sixth: €1500

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FOURTH RACE 4.15p m. The PRL Champion Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by PRL) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,625), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards About 2 miles 132 yards €875 to enter on April 8th €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 23rd or €12,500 if entered by April 23rd. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Closing Date: 8th April 2026 Value to winner: €73625; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as The Ellier Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Dooley Insurance Group) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,625), Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards About 3 miles 213 yards €875 to enter on April 8th €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 23rd or €12,500 if entered by April 23rd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Closing Date: 8th April 2026 Value to winner: €73625; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Goffs Defender Bumper of €100,000 (Guaranteed by Goffs) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An I.N.H. flat race for four 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, two or three I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races and which had been catalogued in the Goffs Arkle National Hunt Sale (in partnership with Defender) of June 10th, 11th and 12th, 2025 and have been declared by Goffs as being eligible to enter and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale Horses which do not have a registered name and have not been recorded as Racing Active with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 (or if entered from a Foreign Racing Authority named and recorded with a Licensed Trainer), will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for Irish and British bred horses, trained in Ireland, an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI by Thursday, 19th March, 2026 at the very latest For all other foreign bred horses, trained in Ireland, naming applications will take longer to process) About 2 miles 132 yards €400 to enter on October 15th €300 extra if forfeit not declared by January 28th €300 extra if forfeit not declared by April 23rd. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Allowances to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed in this race. HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. The IHRB, using their powers under Rule 22 have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of Rules 121 and 122. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to the maximum runners or to such a lesser number as may be required the following procedures shall be applied for the elimination and balloting of horses: (i) Runners will first be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not run in an INH Flat race, a N.H. Flat race, a Hurdle race or a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to Thursday, 23rd April, 2026. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners will then be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not been placed first, second, third, fourth or fifth in an INH Flat race or N.H. Flat race, first, second, third, fourth or fifth in a Hurdle race or first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to 23rd April, 2026, with the order of elimination at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, the elimination of the remaining runners will be at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. The Handicapper’s decision shall be final (International performances will be taken into account and the latest date for assessment by the Handicapper will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026). All entry & forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race. The winning Owner will receive a trophy of no intrinsic value presented by Goffs. Goffs/Defender will present €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Closing Date: 15th October 2025 Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000

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SEVENTH RACE 6.05p.m. The William Hill Champion Steeplechase of €300,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Drogheda Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €176,700), Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards About 2 miles 98 yards €2,100 to enter on April 8th €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 23rd or €30,000 if entered by April 23rd. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. There may be a parade before this race. Closing Date: 8th April 2026 Value to winner: €176700; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000 SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 6.35p.m. The Willie Coonan Memorial Flat Race of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Coonan Property) 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 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-yo Junior N.H. Hurdles) About 2 miles 132 yards €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

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