FESTIVE TREAT DAY
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2025
OFFICIALS
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TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2025
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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2025
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Dr G. Fay
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Mr. D.J. Condell & Mr. J. Casey
Mr C. Gordon
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Mr Sean Kelly
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DOCTOR
Dr R. Downey
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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
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Slattery Bloodstock Limited T Emmet Mullins, Carlow B Joseph Campbell Br B g Laverock - Presenting Lazarus (Presenting (GB)) J Donagh Meyler F 0-12191
Donagh Meyler 11.3 won 4 1/4L 1 1/2L from Viroflay (FR) 11.10 and First Confession 11.7
Donagh Meyler 10.5 (H) 19L 9th of 17 to Ma Shantou 10.9 CHELTENHAM 25
5/4Fav Donagh Meyler 11.12 won 2 3/4L 14L from Nastya 11.5 and Chinx Of Light 11.12 BAL
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He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m on good ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Viroflay by 4 1/2l.
O Aidan J Ryan T Gordon Elliott, Meath B S C E A Haras de Gratte Panche, M Michel Dardenne, M Mohsen Ben Hamouda, M Samy Torgeman Br B g Taareef (USA) - Pink Anemone (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J Jack Kennedy F 025657 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH ST FAZ (FR) 1
Sean Bowen 11.0 (TS) 23L 7th of 11 to Triple Trade (GB) 10.11 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV hcp chse (0-140)1m 7f 199yds Sft 11/2 HR123 Carl Millar 11.10 (TS) 4 1/2L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Splashing Out 10.10 DRYL 31 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 2/1Fav HR116 Jack Kennedy 11.8 (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 16 to Ragmans Corner 11.3 NAV 20 SEP Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 165yds Yld
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Triple Trade when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) last month.
3 ANOTHERWAY (FR) (22) 6 11 5 (159) O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede T Thomas Gibney, Meath B Wertheimer & Frere
Br B g Anodin - Zagzig (GB) (Selkirk (USA)) J J J Slevin F 00-6705 (TStrap) Star Rating
100/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 28L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Kopek
(FR) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 50/1 HR134 J.J. Slevin 10.10 (TS) 34L last of 13fn, 16rn to Hey Sunshine 10.6 here 3 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed
66/1 HR134 J.J. Slevin 11.4 (TS) 9 1/2L 7th of 16 to Lord Erskine 10.9 FAIR
O Rory F Larkin
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Arctic Tack Stud
Br B g Ol’ Man River - Coral Cascades (Heron Island)
J Sean Flanagan F 333703
RIVER 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00 11/8Fav Danny Gilligan 11.5 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Luminous Light (GB) 11.9 here 13 NOV 9rn
20/1 HR122 Charlie O’Dwyer 10.7 49L 18th of 19 to Winning Smut 10.12 GAL 2 AUG
hcp
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6f
Gd 7/1 HR122 Anna McGuinness 11.7 23L 7th of 16fn, 17rn to Londonofficecallin 11.7 here 8 JUN
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Luminous Light beaten 2 3/4l at 11-8fav on his chase debut here over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
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Keep It Simple Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Michael Lyons Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Varnay (GB) (Machiavellian (USA)) J Ricky Doyle F pp0835 (TStrap) Star Rating HH
GIANT HAYSTACKS 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 106
7/2Fav HR107 Danny Gilligan 11.9 (TS) 10L 5th of 12 to Plunkett Street (GB) 11.12 THU 20 NOV Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld
8/1 HR107 Danny Gilligan 10.8 (TS) 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Linden Arden 11.1 here 15 OCT 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 45yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR109 Shane O’Callaghan 11.0 (TS) 17L 8th of 11fn, 15rn to Duty Bound (GB) 11.4 KILL 17 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 85yds Yld/Sft A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground. Finished 10l behind Plunkett Street when fifth of 12 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
O John P McManus T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Kildare B Shamrock Bloodstock Ltd Br B g Telescope - Chico Time (Presenting (GB))
J Simon Torrens F 011-12-6 Star
HARVARD GUY (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €61,950.00 25/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 29L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 8/11Fav HR142 Mark Walsh 11.0 4 1/4L 2nd to Search For Glory 11.6 CLON 15 FEB 24 3rn nov.hdl Grade 3 3m Hvy 7/4FavHR131MarkWalsh11.12won3/4L43/4LfromKilbreeWarrior10.11andFortunedefortunata11.10NAV20JAN2411rnExthcphdlListed2m4fSft/Hvy
He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Kopek Des Bordes when sixth of 11 on his chase debut at Navan over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
O John P McManus
T James Joseph Mangan, Cork
B Margaret Vaughan Br B g Yeats - Beaus Polly (Presenting (GB))
J Mark
TStrap worn by No 2, No 3, No 4, No 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Pure Steel, 10/3 Its Bilbo (FR), 5/1 Harvard Guy (GB), 13/2 Anotherway (FR), 7/1
Chance Another One, Choccabloc (GB), 10/1 St Faz (FR), Coral River, 20/1 Giant Haystacks 2024 - 1st Ifiwerearichman 2nd Jasko Des Dames (FR) 3rd Listentillitellyea (4 min. 21.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
PURE STEEL was well held in third on his chase bow at Naas, but it was still a good effort considering he went off at 33/1 and, entitled to have improved for the run, the five-year-old will be wiser and might take a bit of beating. He’s a point-to-point/hurdles winner and is taken to get the better of Its Bilbo, who finished fourth at Navan but doesn’t face anything of Kopek Des Bordes’ quality in here. Of the others, keep an eye on Harvard Guy and Anotherway.
WIN: PURE STEEL
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: ITS BILBO
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 701 runners, 14%) runs ST FAZ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs ST FAZ
Longest Traveller: PURE STEEL trained by J J Mangan, Cork, 158 miles.
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Steeplechase of €15,500 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 50) Two Miles and Seven Furlongs 12 Yards
P. Townend 11.8 22L 7th of 13 to Julius des Pictons (FR) 11.8 AINTREE 4 APR nov.hdl Grade 1
149yds Gd Rachael Blackmore 11.7 99+L 14th of 20 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.hdl Grade
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 7f on soft and
Finished 12l behind Jasmin De Vaux when fifth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 3m (yielding) in April.
Robcour T M F Morris, Tipperary B MME Henri Devin Br Bl Br g Authorized - Style Icon (FR) (Doctor Dino (FR)) J Gavin Brouder
Mike O’Connor 11.12 (CP) 33L 6th of 11fn, 15rn to Nowwhatdoyouthink 11.12
Yld 12/1 HR122 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.4 (CP) 21L 10th of 14fn, 18rn to Custom Taylor 11.4 FAIR 22 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 35yds Yld/Sft 13/8Fav HR117 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (CP) won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Smooth Scotch 11.12 and Butcher Hollow 11.12
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Nowwhatdoyouthink when sixth of 15 on his chase debut at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.
O John J Brennan & David Flynn T W P Mullins, Carlow B Patrick Keating Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Hear The Thunder (Presenting (GB)) J Paul Townend F 11-4230 Star Rating HHHH
BALLYGUNNER CASTLE 3 N.H. WINS €19,765.00 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 27L 10th of 14 to
8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld 1/1 HR129 Paul Townend 11.0 (H) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Ballybow 11.0 CLON 13 FEB 3rn nov.hdl Grade 3 3m 24yds
O Red Strand Syndicate
T Padraig Butler, Cork
B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll
Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Oscar Ladensa (Oscar)
J Phillip Enright F 13779-f Star Rating HHH
DA CAPO GLORY 4 N.H. WINS €36,285.00 C
20/1 HR134 Mr D. Allen 11.3 fell in race won by Sportinthepark 10.10 GAL 25 OCT 15rn Ext hcp
28/1 HR140 J.J. Slevin 11.8 (CP) 14L 9th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 here 2 MAY 24 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld
11/4Fav HR140 Mr D. Allen 11.1 (CP) 6L 7th of 9 to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5 CK 31 MAR 24 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Fell at the 3rd when 20-1 at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Sportinthepark in October on his latest outing.
O Bryan Drew T W P Mullins, Carlow B M Tim Dineen
Br Gr g Gemix (FR) - Vision Sainte (FR) (Visionary (FR))
J Brian Hayes F 03-1pp7 Star Rating HH FISHERY LANE (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
7/1 Paul Townend 11.12 15L 7th of 11 to Eagle Fang 11.12 THU 20 NOV beg.ch 2m 6f Yld
15/2 HR125 Paul Townend 11.7 p.u. in race won by Custom Taylor 11.4 FAIR 22 APR 18rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m
Yld/Sft Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 p.u. in race won by Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 20rn nov.hdl Grade 1
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Eagle Fang at 7-1 when seventh of 11 on his chase debut at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding) last month. 7
PNT Partnership T Paul John Gilligan, Galway B John & Jimmy Lawler Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Made For A Reason (Arakan (USA))
J Jordan Gainford F 2370-p0 Star Rating HH
KINGS HILL 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
Jack G. Gilligan 10.8 30L 11th of 14fn, 17rn to She’s A Saint 10.2 AINTREE 4 APR hcp hdl 2m 103yds Gd 16/1 HR130 Jack Gilligan 11.2 p.u. in race won by Barry Lyndon 11.0 FAIR 22 FEB 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft 22/1 HR131 Jack Gilligan 10.3 17L 11th of 18fn, 20rn to Al Gasparo (FR) 10.4 LEP 29 DEC 24 hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m 3f 180yds Gd/Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind She’s A Saint when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m (good) in April.
O Mrs S Ricci
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Sebastien Chemin
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Apple’s Noa (FR) (Mansonnien (FR))
J Danny Mullins F 10p3-10 Star Rating HHHH
PORT JOULAIN (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00 C Brian Hayes 11.7 71L 11th of 20 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR nov.hdl
2m 7f 213yds Gd /Sft 11/10Fav Paul Townend 11.12 won 2 1/4L 10L from Sermandzarak (FR) 11.12 and Bossofthebrownies 11.12 here 27 JAN 5rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy 14/1 Danny Mullins 11.12 s/hd 2L 3rd to The Enabler 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 24 10rn mdn
Gd/Yld
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Jasmin De Vaux when 11th of 20 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft)
WESTERN WALK (IRE) (23)
O Ruth Brown & John Loughlin
T Jonathan Sweeney, Cork
B Thistletown Stud
Br B g Walk In The Park - Western Approaches (GB) (Westerner (GB))
J Mr A P Ryan (5) F 42-706u Star Rating HH
WESTERN WALK 2 N.H. WINS €36,875.00
50/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 u.r in race won by Final Demand 11.12 NAV 16 NOV 12rn beg.ch 2m 4f 150yds Hvy 14/1 HR134 Mr A.P Ryan 10.3 7 1/4L 6th of 13fn, 16rn to Hey Sunshine 10.6 here 3 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f 118yds Yld
Brian Hayes 11.8 36L 16th of 20 to Wellington Arch (GB) 10.6 AINTREE 4 APR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 4f Gd /Sft
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 50-1 at Navan over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Final Demand last month on his chase debut. 11 KURASSO
Robcour T Gordon Elliott, Meath B M Yannick Fouin Br Ch g Masked Marvel (GB) - Speedy Blue Girl (FR) (Anabaa Blue (GB))
J Jack Kennedy F 51-512 Star Rating HHHHH
KURASSO BLUE (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €36,485.00
5/2Fav Jack Kennedy 11.3 3/4L 2nd to Eagle Fang 11.12 THU 20 NOV 11rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld
9/2 Jordan Gainford 11.7 won hd 6L from Its Bilbo (FR) 11.7 and Dark Oak 10.4 LIM 13 MAR 12rn hdl 2m 50yds Yld 6/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 10L 5th of 7 to Bacchanalian (GB) 11.7 NAAS 8 FEB hdl 1m 7f 158yds Sft
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 3/4l by Eagle Fang when second of 11 at 5-2fav on his chase debut at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.
CPiece worn by No 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Kurasso Blue (FR), 6/1 Ballygunner Castle, 7/1 Port Joulain (FR), 8/1 Argento Boy, 10/1 Butch Cassidy, Da Capo Glory, 12/1 Western Walk, 14/1 Fishery Lane (FR), 16/1 Kings Hill, 20/1 Autoportrait (FR), Prophet’s Corner 2024 - 1st Dancing City (FR) 2nd Shannon Royale 3rd Mossy Fen Park (6 min. 21 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
KURASSO BLUE makes plenty of appeal Representing the in-form Gordon Elliott yard, the dual hurdles winner made a chase debut full of promise when second at Thurles on his seasonal bow and can only improve for the experience. Port Joulain was deemed good enough for the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham in March and, although he was never really involved that day, he’s still a nice prospect and is respected on his fencing introduction for leading connections. Ballygunner Castle is noted too.
WIN: KURASSO BLUE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: PORT JOULAIN
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (191 wins from 760 runners, 25%) runs ARGENTO BOY, BALLYGUNNER CASTLE, FISHERY LANE & PORT JOULAIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs KURASSO BLUE
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2023 and 2024 The stable runs ARGENTO BOY, BALLYGUNNER CASTLE, FISHERY LANE & PORT JOULAIN today.
Longest Traveller: WESTERN WALK trained by J Sweeney, Cork, 158 miles.
Placed in a NH flat race and a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Champagne Jury when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m 3f (heavy) in January.
O Mrs Gary Massey
T Cian Hughes, Dublin
B Mr & Mrs Garry Massey Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Plan Bea (Definite
O Dominic J Jones
T Conor O’Dwyer, Kildare
B Mr Dominic Jones
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Havasupai (Brian Boru (GB))
J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) F 0 Star Rating H ATTANAGH
150/1 Aidan Kelly 11.9 62L 18th of 20fn, 22rn to Classical Creek (GB) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Classical Creek when 18th of 22 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
4 CROWE STREET (IRE) (7)
O John P Mangan
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B John P Mangan & John S Mangan
Br B g Milan (GB) - Inistioge (Supreme Leader)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 0 Star Rating H CROWE STREET
40/1 Miss C.O. O’Brien 10.11 40L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Parnell Street 11.7 CLON 2 DEC mdn hdl 2m 3f 97yds Hvy
Half-brother to Eyre Square, won in NH flat race at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Parnell Street when 11th of 18 on his racecourse debut at Clonmel over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
O Aidan Melia
T Aidan Melia, Kildare
B Meon Valley Stud
Br B g Ulysses - Miss Dashwood (GB) (Dylan Thomas)
J Jake Coen F 13-8046 Star Rating H
EYETRAP (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €14,667.10
80/1 Kevin Sexton 11.12 50L 6th of 22fn, 24rn to Skylight Hustle 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV
100/1 Mr T.A. Halford 11.5 9L 24L 4 3/4L 4th to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.12 here 13 NOV 21rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy
22/1 HR73 Nicola Burns 9.1 15L 15th of 16 to Ob La Di 9.13 NAAS 4 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Skylight Hustle when sixth of 24 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
6 FILLYOUREYE (IRE) (22) 5 11 12
O Mrs N Flynn & John Joseph Flynn T W P Mullins, Carlow B N Flynn Br Ch g Leading Light - Poetics Girl (Saddlers’ Hall)
(166)
J Paul Townend F 412 Star Rating HHHHH
FILLYOUREYE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
4/1 Paul Townend 11.12 8L 2nd to Classical Creek (GB) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft
5/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 won 2 1/2L 2 1/4L from Artsncrafts 12.0 and Ifallgoeswell 11.9 KILB 24 APR 14rn Bumper 1m 7f 110yds Gd
3/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 nk 4 3/4L 13L 4th to I’ll Sort That 12.0 FAIR 25 JAN 7rn Bumper 2m Sft A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 7f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 8l by Classical Creek when second of 22 at 4-1 on his hurdling debut at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
O Bernard Jackman
T Adrian Sexton, Kildare
B P & O McCarthy
Br B g Pour Moi - Garrienderk Mist (Beneficial (GB))
J Harry Sexton (7) F 59-301 Star Rating HHH
FRANKIE’S FREEBIE (PtoP) 9/2 M J Kenneally won 2 1/2L 5L from Button Rock and Diamonds Alight TATTERSALLS 18-MAY-25 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd 14/1 Mr M.J. Kenneally 11.7 17L 10th of 14 to Clay Pigeons 11.11 CK 21 APR Bumper 2m 3f Yld (PtoP) 8/1 M J Kenneally 13L 3rd to Gillets Hill CARRIGAROSTIG 19-JAN-25 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
A winner at 9-2fav in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (good) in May, beating Button Rock by 2 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Motherway.
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O Michael Feeley
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Thomas McGrath
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Sagabolley (Sagamix (FR))
J Danny Mullins F 411-85-
HENS TOOTH 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 20/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.4 18L 5th of 7 to Redemption Day (GB) 11.11 FAIR 1 APR 24 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 40/1 Mr C. Mullins 11.11 22L 8th of 10 to Jeroboam Machin (FR) 11.11 LEP 3 FEB 24 Bumper 2m Sft
4/9Fav Miss J. Townend 12.0 won 10L 1 3/4L from Lough Owel 11.7 and Le Grand Peinture 11.11 LIM 27 DEC 23 6rn Bumper 2m Hvy
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Redemption Day when fifth of 7 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) in April last year. 9
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O Five Times One Syndicate T J P Flavin, Waterford B M Remy Buchot & Mme Gyslane Huet Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Theza Bere (FR) (High Yield (USA)) J Donagh Meyler F 3-334-32 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH JACKMOON (FR)
6/4Fav Donagh Meyler 11.12 (TS) 16L 2nd to Daydream Nation 11.12 GOW 4 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Yld 25/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 (TS) 12L 37L 3rd to Sortudo 11.11 FAIR 21 APR 9rn Bumper 2m 25yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 Mr D. Allen 11.7 (TS) 6L 5L 3/4L 4th to Don’tstopthemusic 12.0 here 3 MAY 24 19rn Bumper 2m 2f 181yds Sft
Placed in a hurdle race and three NH flat races from six starts. Beaten 16l by Daydream Nation when second of 12 at 6-4fav on his hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding) in October.
O John T Murray
T Liam P Cusack, Laois
B S Lanigan-O’Keeffe
Br B g Jukebox Jury - It Gorl (GER) (Lord of England (GER))
J R Deegan F Star Rating H
Likely to find a few too good on debut.
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POOKIE HOLLER (GB)
O Sean F Conway
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B David G Ford
Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Lifestyle (GB) (Karinga Bay)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 38- Star Rating HH
POOKIE HOLLER (GB)
20/1 Mike O’Connor 11.7 26L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Shuffle The Deck 11.7 NAAS 16 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 E Mahon 3rd to Cahier’s Den BALLINDENISK 05-MAY-24 12r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Shuffle The Deck when eighth of 18 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in December last year.
O Peter Haughey T Thomas Gibney, Meath
B Navan Stables Br B g Conduit - Rough’n’ready (Winged Love)
J James Smith (5) F
It will be interesting to see what the market makes of him on debut.
O Peter Mackin
T C Byrnes, Limerick
B T Kenny & P Byrne
Br B g Kalanisi - Incas Article (Definite Article (GB))
J Philip Byrnes F 1-
SHABBY HILL
(PtoP) 5/1 C Abernethy won nk 1L from Lig Tara (GB) and Tell Him Nuttin LINGSTOWN 10-MAR-24 8r5f Mdn 3m Sft
A winner at 5-1 in a point-to-point race at Lingstown over 3m (soft) in March last year, beating Lig Tara by a neck. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Tom Dreaper. Not without a chance on his Rules bow. 14
O Brian Pierce
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B J F C Maxwell
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - Dawson’s Corner (Tikkanen (USA))
J Jordan Gainford F
Interesting jockey booking on debut, worth a second look in the market.
HHH
O John P McManus
T Patrick J Flynn, Waterford
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Galianna (Galileo)
J Mark Walsh F 52-64 Star Rating HHH
WHATSANOTHERYEAR HANDICAP RATING 117
33/1 HR118 Simon Torrens 11.12 8 1/2L 3 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Sortudo 11.12 CK 23 NOV 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft 13/2 Mark Walsh 11.12 15L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Thedeviluno 11.12 GOW 8 NOV mdn hdl 2m 20yds Hvy 11/2 Mr D. O’Connor 11.4 5L 2nd to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 11.4 CLON 3 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 97yds Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Finished 16l behind Sortudo when fourth of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
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DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN (IRE)
O Martin Cooney
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Ost Hurry Partnership
Br B m Mastercraftsman - Osthurry (Hurricane Run)
J Ben Harvey F p-2p55 Star Rating HH
DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN
33/1 Kieren Buckley 10.13 21L 5th of 8 to Barra Rua 11.7 TRAM 25 NOV mdn hdl 2m 5f Sft 66/1 Kieren Buckley 11.5 (TS) 18L 5th of 15 to Jony R 11.12 DRYL 1 NOV mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld (PtoP) 10/1 S Staples p.u. in race won by First Candidate (GB) LISRONAGH 23-FEB-25 12r5f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy
Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Barra Rua when fifth of 8 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
17 PEPPERS CORNER (IRE) (3)
O Ms Anita Acheson
T Edward F Power (R), Tipperary
B Anita Acheson
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosesn’raspberries (Flemensfirth (USA))
J Phillip Enright F 0/-210 (Hood)
Star Rating H PEPPERS CORNER
Josh Younge 10.12 (H) 70L 14th of 26 to Road Exile 11.12 NAV 6 DEC mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 2/1FF A P Ryan won 6L 5L from Currish Lane and Mazza’s Mahler LOUGHANMORE 21-APR-25 8r3f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 7/1 A P Ryan 2nd to Cool Native LOUGHBRICKLAND 29-MAR-25 7r3f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Road Exile when 14th of 26 on her hurdling debut at Navan over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
O W Deacon
T D Deacon, Wexford
B Mr Patrick Kavanagh
Br B m Imperial Monarch - Bella Due (FR) (Villez (USA))
J Ben Kennedy (7) F 43-0 Star Rating H
THECOUNCILLORSWIFE
200/1 Ben Kennedy 10.12 62L 17th of 19fn, 20rn to Thedeviluno 11.12 GOW 8 NOV mdn hdl 2m 20yds Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 J C Barry 37L 3rd to Walks The Talk DROMAHANE 10-NOV-24 6r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 8/1 J P O’Rourke 4th to Onefortheditch BALLINDENISK 05-MAY-24 15r11f Mares Mdn 3m Gd
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Thedeviluno when 17th of 20 on her hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) last month.
O Winning Ways Reunion Syndicate
T C A Murphy, Wexford
B Mrs C Hartery & J Dewberry
Br B m Harzand - Sinful Pleasure (Sinndar)
J Brian Hayes F 0-41473 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH
ZANOOSH 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 112 15/2 Brian Hayes 11.7 (TS) 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Katie Daniels 10.13 FAIR 21 NOV 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Hvy 11/4 Brian Hayes 11.7 40L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Echoing Silence 11.7 CK 2 NOV mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
11/8Fav Mr J.P O’Rourke 11.4 1 1/4L 1L 3 3/4L 4th to Brosna Queen 11.4 here 8 JUN 13rn Bumper 2m 90yds Gd/Yld
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on yielding - soft ground. Third of 16 behind Katie Daniels beaten 2 3/4l at 15-2 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Hood worn by No 17 TStrap worn by No 9, No 19
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Fillyoureye, 4/1 Hens Tooth, 11/2 Jackmoon (FR), Zanoosh, 15/2 American Jukebox, Whatsanotheryear, 14/1 Frankie’s Freebie, 16/1 Pookie Holler (GB), Shabby Hill, 20/1 Umpire’s Call, Dameauscottlestown, 25/1 Rough ‘n’ Smooth, 33/1 Eyetrap (GB), 50/1 Any Chance, Crowe Street, Masons Apron, 66/1 Attanagh, Peppers Corner, Thecouncillorswife
2024 - 1st James’s Gate 2nd Forty Coats 3rd McLaurey (4 min. 44.6 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
FILLYOUREYE is taken to build on a solid hurdling debut at Navan behind a useful type of Gordon Elliott’s. The son of Leading Light, who scored in a Kilbeggan bumper, doesn’t face a rival of that calibre here and compensation appears highly likely American Jukebox is bred to stay well and would be a threat based on his Leopardstown second in a bumper last December Others for the shortlist include Hens Tooth and Jackmoon.
WIN: FILLYOUREYE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (191 wins from 760 runners, 25%) runs FILLYOUREYE & HENS TOOTH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs AMERICAN JUKEBOX
Longest Traveller: SHABBY HILL trained by C Byrnes, Limerick, 108 miles.
HANDICAPS EXPLAINED
After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.
For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.
The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!
p u n c h e s t o w n . c o m c h n S A L E NO W
The Matchbook 50:50
Series Mares Novice Hurdle of €24,000 (Listed Race) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 50) Two Miles and Three Furlongs
(Registered as the Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange)
4/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 (H) 5 1/2L 7 1/2L 3rd to Carrigmoornaspruce 11.0 LIST 25 SEP 18rn
2m Yld 9/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 (TS) 4L 2L 3L 4th to Carrigmoornaspruce 11.11 here 30 APR 12rn Bumper
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good - yielding and soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-3fav at Galway over 2m (good - yielding) in October, beating Rainbow Connection by 9l.
O Jeremiah Patrick Baragry T Jeremiah Patrick Baragry (R), Cork B Patricia Baragry Br B m Idaho - Carry On Walker (Getaway (GER))
13/2 HR110 Anna McGuinness 11.5 4L 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Doyen Magic 10.3 LIM 18 NOV 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 10/1 HR109 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.7 2 1/4L 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Tackletommywoowoo 11.0
3m 100yds Yld 20/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Two Pair 11.7 and Katie Daniels 11.7 CLON 23 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 51yds Yld
She has won a hurdle race and two point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and yielding ground. Finished 11l behind Doyen Magic when fourth of 8 at 13-2 on her latest outing in a
over 2m (heavy) last month. 3 CHOSEN COMRADE (IRE) (51) 4 10 11 (151) O Paul Leech T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Mr F Whelan
Br B f Walk In The Park - Timetostowaway (Stowaway (GB))
J Sam Ewing F 111 Star Rating HHHH
CHOSEN COMRADE 2 N.H. WINS €13,275.00 6/4 Sam Ewing 11.6 won 4L 23L from Aruntothequeen 11.7 and Fedneys
85/40 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 won 2 1/4L 2 3/4L from Katie’s Melody 11.4 and Noble Name 11.4 TIPP
Gd/Yld (PtoP) 7/2 B T Stone won 1 1/2L from Shukran Habibti BORRIS HOUSE 02-MAR-25
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good - yielding and yielding
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ECHOING SILENCE (IRE) (37)
O Kenneth Alexander
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Exors of the Late G Rothwell
Br B m Doyen - Taipers (Taipan)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 15-11 Star Rating HHHHH ECHOING SILENCE 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00
6/5Fav Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 won 6L 4 1/2L from Divaboriva 11.2 and Barra Rua 11.7 CK 2 NOV 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
1/1Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.8 won 2 1/2L 2 3/4L from Kenisa Sport (FR) 11.4 and Oh Janey 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR 12rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd
9/4Fav Mike O’Connor 11.0 19L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Goraibhmaithagat 11.7 NAV 7 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on good and yielding ground. Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 6-5fav at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) last month, beating Divaboriva by 6l.
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NEON DIAMOND (IRE)
(121) 6 10 11 (151)
O Liam J Clancy
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mrs Kathleen Wickham
Br B m Westerner (GB) - Silvers Promise (Presenting (GB))
J Jack Kennedy F 47-3p14 (CPiece) Star Rating HH
NEON DIAMOND 2 N.H. WINS €12,390.00 D HANDICAP RATING 118
15/8Fav HR118 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (CP) 5 1/2L 4 1/4L 13L 4th to Mrs Mc Go 10.13 DWNP 10 AUG 4rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 180yds Gd 11/4Fav HR106 Jack Kennedy 11.7 (CP) won 9L 16L from Jetaway Nana 10.13 and Regards To Rose 10.8 KILL 18 JUL 12rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 180yds Yld/Sft 100/30 Jack Kennedy 11.7 p.u. in race won by Whimsy (GB) 11.2 GOW 8 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 30yds Sft/Hvy
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 3f and 2m 7f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 15-8fav behind Mrs Mc Go when last of 4 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good) in August.
7 SWITCH FROM DIESEL (IRE) (23) 6 10 11 (151)
O Paul Mullins
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Mr Paul Mullins
Br B m Yeats - Is She Diesel (GB) (Schiaparelli (GER))
J Donagh Meyler F 211212 Star Rating HHHH
SWITCH
5/4Fav Danny Gilligan 11.7 1L 2nd to Flashaway 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 22rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 9/2 Donagh O’Connor 9.8 won ns 1 3/4L from Factual Fact (FR) 9.13 and Forthill (FR) 9.3 CUR 2 NOV 23rn mdn 1m 4f Hvy 2min 49.3sec 11/2 Mr R.W Barron 11.7 2 1/4L 2nd to Bambino Fever 11.7 here 30 APR 6rn Bumper 2m 132yds Yld
She has won three NH flat races at 2m on good - yielding and soft ground, also won a flat race last month. Beaten 1l by Flashaway when second of 22 at 5-4fav on her hurdling debut at Navan over 2m (heavy) last month.
CPiece worn by No. 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Switch From Diesel, 5/2 Chosen Comrade, 7/2 Echoing Silence, 7/1 Divaboriva, 8/1 Amen Kate, 12/1 Neon Diamond, 16/1 Carry On Heidi 2024 - 1st Hey Sunshine 2nd Tareze 3rd Cottesloe Sunshine (4 min. 53.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
ECHOING SILENCE was a very expensive purchase when bought for £410,000 at Cheltenham in March 2024 and the daughter of Doyen was impressive back over hurdles at Cork. The manner of that performance suggested she is worth stepping up in grade and is likely to prove too strong for Switch From Diesel, who chased home Bambino Fever in the Grade 1 bumper here in April. Ross O’Sullivan’s mare is entitled to improve from her hurdling bow, while the unbeaten Chosen Comrade appeals most of the remainder WIN: ECHOING SILENCE EACH-WAY: SWITCH FOR DIESEL
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 701 runners, 14%) runs NEON DIAMOND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs NEON DIAMOND
Longest Traveller: AMEN KATE trained by T Cooper, Kerry, 173 miles.
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HORSE WELFARE
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In total two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.
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1.50 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle of €15,000
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 50) Two Miles and 12 Yards
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Hurdle Series for future chasers)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €8850; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300
Stewart Andrew
W P Mullins, Carlow
Kenneth Parkhill Br Br g Milan (GB) - Myska () J Paul Townend F 4-27
MILAN 33/1 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 13L 7th of 20fn, 22rn to
Jonathan Burke 11.7 3 1/2L 2nd to Un Sens A La Vie (FR) 11.7
Connor Brace 11.2 3/4L 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Silver Hill 11.2 MARKET RASEN 5 DEC 24 8rn Bumper 2m
Gd /Sft Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Beaten 14l behind Soldier In Milan at 33-1 when seventh of 22 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m 3f (yielding) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Fergal O’Brien.
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NEWBROOK DIAMOND
KTDA Racing & Nick Courtney T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mr John Noel McGivney Br B g Balko (FR) - Really Royale (FR) (Garde Royale)
J Jack Kennedy F r12 Star Rating HHHHH
NEWBROOK DIAMOND
100/30 Jack Kennedy 11.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Fruit De Mer 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV 11rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 200yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 7/2 K P Healy won 2L 18L from Court Compliance and Bellahill (GB) OLDCASTLE 30-MAR-25 10r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 6/4FF J Dunne r.o. in race won by Ubatuba DARAMONA HOUSE 16-MAR-25 11r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Fruit De Mer when second of 11 at 10-3 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
3 STRANGE CURRENCY (IRE) (16) 5 11 12 (166)
O Gearoid O’Loughlin
T Gearoid O’Loughlin, Wexford
B Patrick Kelly
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Golden Memories (Marienbard)
J Ben Harvey F 4u5 Star Rating HH STRANGE CURRENCY (PtoP) 7/2 B Finn 37L 5th to Begger MOIG SOUTH 23-NOV-25 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 Cormac J Byrne u.r in race won by Boultydoolin QUAKERSTOWN 08-NOV-25 7r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 B Finn 4th to Neon Dream BALLYCAHANE 02-MAR-25 8r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld
Well beaten at 7-2 behind Begger when fifth of nine in a point-to-point race at Moig South over 3m (softheavy) last month. Has something to prove on his first outing under Rules.
4 THEMORETHEMERRIER (GB) (30) 5 11 12 (166)
O John P McManus
T Martin Brassil, Kildare
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lily Potter (GB) (Karinga Bay)
J Mark Walsh F 0 Star Rating H
THEMORETHEMERRIER (GB) 50/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 72L 13th of 14fn, 16rn to Port Authority 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
Half-brother to Potters Story, won twice over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Port Authority when 13th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
RACE SUMMARY
NEWBROOK DIAMOND ran a nice race on his track debut at Naas and can go one better now. He chased home a decent sort in Fruit De Mer last month and the front two pulled nicely clear That recent run under his belt looks a big plus now. Paul Townend sides with Espresso Milan from the two Willie Mullins runners. He was runner-up in a Market Rasen bumper on the middle of three runs last season and is interesting on his first start for the yard Bumper winner Blue Velvet also has to be respected She scored at Thurles last December and is related to some useful types. WIN: NEWBROOK DIAMOND EACH-WAY: ESPRESSO MILAN
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (191 wins from 760 runners, 25%) runs BLUE VELVET & ESPRESSO MILAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs NEWBROOK DIAMOND
Longest Traveller: FLY AWAY HOME trained by C Byrnes, Limerick, 108 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
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 66-1
Ciaran John Mooney T Thomas Cooper, Kerry B Frederic Boistier Br B g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Aseelah (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) J Jordan Gainford F 3-p519p (Hood) Star Rating HHH
ICARE D’AUBRELLE (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €15,045.00 100/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 (H) p.u. in race won by Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV
100/30 Jordan Gainford 11.12 (H) won 5 1/2L 1/2L from Emily Love 11.5 and Net Boy (FR) 11.12 FAIR 20 APR 22rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Jimmy Du Seuil last month on his latest outing.
Gerard Kervick T Joseph G Murphy, Tipperary B Paul Newman & Swordlestown Little Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Rosie Scot (Holy Roman Emperor) J Ryan Treacy F 1-51-835 Star
HR87 Gary Carroll 9.6 3 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Grey Leader 9.1 TIPP 5
JIGORO (FR) (22)
O Bective Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Jean-Francois Magnien
Br B g Free Port Lux (GB) - Saora (FR) (Dom Alco (FR))
J Jack Kennedy F 2-02237 (CPiece)
JIGORO (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00 HANDICAP RATING 133
Star Rating HHHH
22/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 30L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 5/2 HR136 James Smith 11.7 7 1/2L 14L 3rd to Hms Seahorse 11.1 CLON 6 JUN 8rn hdl 2m 3f 203yds Gd/Yld 13/8 Sam Ewing 11.12 10L 2nd to Intellotto 11.12 LIM 22 MAY 5rn beg.ch 2m 3f 176yds Gd
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Kopek Des Bordes when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
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PLONTIER (FR) (72)
O Stawomir Pegza
T W P Mullins, Carlow
9 11 12 (166)
B S C Thousand Dreams, Ecurie Olivier Piraud & M Patrick Guigand Br B h Planteur - Becbec (FR) (Slickly (FR))
J Danny Mullins F 004-660 Star Rating HHHH
PLONTIER (FR) 14 FLAT WINS €88,455.10 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 128 40/1 HR88 Seamie Heffernan 8.13 7L 10th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld 20/1 HR88 Miss J. Townend 11.4 8 1/2L 6th of 20 to Filey Bay 10.7 GAL 28 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 40/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 61L last of 6fn, 8rn to The Yellow Clay 11.12 NAAS 5 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind The Yellow Clay when sixth of 8 on his latest NH outing in the Grade 1 Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
SEA OF
(GER) (72) 7 11 12 (166) O Joseph E Keeling T W P Mullins, Carlow B Gestut Hony-Hof
Br B g Sea The Stars - Salve Haya (Peintre Celebre (USA)) J Brian Hayes F 3p-5800 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH SEA OF SANDS (GER) 2 FLAT WINS €22,150.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,375.00
33/1 HR96 Nicola Burns 9.0 (H) (TS) last of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld 16/1 HR132 Brian Hayes 11.2 16L 10th of 16 to Lord Erskine 10.9 FAIR 22 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft 7/1 HR132 Sean O’Keeffe 11.4 (H) (TS) 14L last of 8 to Irancy (FR) 11.4 FAIR 6 APR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Gd/Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Lord Erskine at 16-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) in April. 8
O Up & Running Syndicate
T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow
B Mr Chris McHale
Br B f Territories - Kesia (Australia (GB))
J Anna McGuinness (7) F 100u06 Star Rating HH
VICTORIA KESIA 1 FLAT WIN
€6,490.00
100/1 Liam Quinlan 11.7 25L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Daboya 11.7 THU 27 NOV mdn hdl 2m 11yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR67 Gary Carroll 9.11 8L 10th of 22 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.4 CUR 21 OCT Ext hcp 1m Hvy 25/1 HR67 Mr H.C. Swan 11.13 u.r in race won by Castleheath 11.6 CUR 28 SEP 22rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Daboya when sixth of 16 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
CPiece worn by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Jigoro (FR), 10/3 Charlus, 4/1 Plontier (FR), 5/1 Sea Of Sands (GER), 11/2 Jabbar, 8/1 Immutable, 12/1 Icare D’aubrelle (FR), 33/1 Victoria Kesia 2024 - 1st Kitzbuhel (FR) 2nd Colonel Mustard (FR) 3rd Rockymountainbleu (4 min. 7.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
This is a real puzzle and the fact that Paul Townend sides with CHARLUS looks significant. The Churchill gelding won on his hurdling debut at Naas last January before finding life a lot tougher in the Triumph Hurdle He faced some stiff tasks during a subsequent Flat campaign and this looks like a nice spot for him back over timber now. Stablemate Plontier has a similar profile, a smart Flat horse who remains unexposed over hurdles. Jigoro didn’t make much impression behind Kopek Des Bordes over fences on his return at Navan. He switches back to timber and sets the standard off his official rating of 133.
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (191 wins from 760 runners, 25%) runs CHARLUS, PLONTIER & SEA OF SANDS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs JIGORO
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2023 and 2024 The stable runs CHARLUS, PLONTIER & SEA OF SANDS today.
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(0-100)3m 65yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR100 Anna McGuinness 11.7 p.u. in race won by Sporting Glance (FR) 11.12 GAL 8 SEP 19rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR100 Anna McGuinness 10.12 p.u. in race won by Only One Plan 10.8 BAL 22 JUL 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from nine starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Creadan Grace when fourth of 20 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 3m (good - yielding) in October. 2 COSMO RENFRO (IRE) (21)
O Neil Cox
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Con Smyth
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Miss Halle (Definite Article (GB))
J Eoin Staples (7) F p50pp2 Star Rating HHHHH
COSMO RENFRO 2 N.H. WINS €12,095.00 HANDICAP RATING 95
3/1Fav HR95 Kieren Buckley 11.12 (CP) 20L 2nd to Happy Dreams (FR) 12.0 LIM 18 NOV 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f Hvy 28/1 HR98 Kieren Buckley 11.12 p.u. in race won by Give Him A Chance 10.12 KILB 1 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd 11/1 HR101 Danny Gilligan 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Ilbdare 10.4 SLGO 13 MAY 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 188yds Gd Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 20l by Happy Dreams when second of 14 at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
3 DIFFICULT DECISION (IRE)
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Tom Phelan
Br Ch g Pointilliste (USA) - Good Thyne Lisa (Good Thyne (USA)) J Phillip Enright F 401-3pp/- (CPiece)
chse 3m Yld 9/2 HR113 Phillip Enright 11.12 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 12L 3rd to The Tack Room (GB) 11.5 FAIR 25 JAN 23 8rn hcp chse (0-116)2m
O Mulvany’s Bar Syndicate
T A J Martin, Meath
B J Mulcahy
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Katies Corner (Oscar) J Daniel King F 966073 (TStrap)
TEDS CORNER HANDICAP RATING 89
11/4Fav HR89 Mr J. Costello 10.9 8 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to On Your Way 11.12 FAIR 21 NOV
7/1 HR90 Jake Coen 10.1 (TS) 16L 7th of 10 to Welluknow 11.2 GOW 8 NOV
Hvy 25/1 HR93 Daniel King 10.0 (TS) 13L 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Last Kingdom (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21
Sft/Hvy
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Third of 15 behind On Your Way beaten 12l at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
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MILANAWAY (IRE) (21)
O T B Conroy
T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary
B Tim Conroy
Br B m Milan (GB) - Stashedaway (Treasure Hunter)
J Philip Donovan (3) F 305083 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH
MILANAWAY HANDICAP RATING 88
25/1 HR89 D.G. Hogan 11.3 4 3/4L 11L 3rd to Hees Dynamite 11.9 LIM 18 NOV 12rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 100yds Hvy
22/1 Daniel King 11.5 (TS) 16L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Kotkito Bello (FR) 11.7 THU 30 OCT beg.ch 2m 2f 66yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR92 Daniel King 11.6 (TS) 36L 14th of 15fn, 18rn to Alright Darling 10.2 THU 16 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 154yds Gd/Yld
Placed in eight hurdle races from 25 starts. Third of 12 behind Hees Dynamite beaten 16l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 3m (heavy) last month.
O All Play & No Work Syndicate
T Noel C Kelly, Derry
B SCP Ecurie Pegase& Mme S Mottier Br B g Great Pretender - Eliga (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
J Simon Torrens F 16836u (C,T) Star Rating HHH LE GRAND VERT (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €21,657.80 HANDICAP
12/1 HR98 Daniel King 10.4 (CP) (TS) u.r in race won by Battle Of Mirbat 11.0 DRYL 1 NOV 13rn Ext hcp chse 3m
10/1 HR100 Simon Torrens 11.2 (CP) (TS) 14L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Solly Attwell 11.7 DWNP 19 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 110yds Yld 20/1 HR100 Conor Stone-Walsh 12.0 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 8L 3rd to Hit The Frame (GB) 10.10 WEX 29 AUG 16rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f Gd
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on soft ground. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Down Royal over 3m (good - yielding) in a chase won by Battle Of Mirbat last month on his latest outing. 8 WALKING IN MAYO
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10 FANCY PROSPECT (IRE)
O Prospect Partnership
T Eoin Doyle, Kilkenny
B W & J Flood
Br B m Court Cave - Patrola (Westerner (GB))
J Paddy Cody (7) F 80-545p (C,T) Star Rating HH
FANCY PROSPECT HANDICAP RATING 82
12/1
HR84 Shane O’Callaghan 9.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by John The Diva (FR) 11.0 GOW 8
Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR84 Donagh Meyler 10.12 (CP) 7 3/4L 5th of 16 to Bridie Whittle 10.11 CLON 27 FEB hcp hdl (0-100)3m Hvy 11/1
HR84 Cian Quirke 10.0 (CP) 7L 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Slotty Dotty 11.12 here 13 JAN 13rn
Sft A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Pulled up at the last when 12-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by John The Diva in March on her latest outing. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O P G Devine
T Paul John Gilligan, Galway B T & H Kilkenny
Br Ch m Mahler (GB) - Lady Hillingdon (GB) (Overbury)
J Cian Quirke F 95p245 Star Rating HHH
SEVENTY EIGHT TEAM HANDICAP RATING 81
15/2 HR84 Jack Gilligan 10.7 7L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Ballagh Star 11.1 SLGO 1 OCT hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 182yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR84 Jack Gilligan 11.2 6 1/2L 20L 5 1/2L 4th to Littlebiggie 11.7 BAL 12 SEP 5rn beg.ch 2m 7f 6yds Sft 12/1 HR81 Shane O’Callaghan 10.4 1 1/4L 2nd to Hit The Frame (GB) 10.10 WEX 29 AUG 16rn hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f Gd
Placed in a chase and three point-to-points from 18 starts. Finished 7l behind Ballagh Star when fifth of 11 at 15-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Sligo over 3m 2f (good - yielding) in October.
O Conor & Con Partnership T Brian M McMahon, Galway B E Fehily Br B m Soldier of Fortune - Rock’s Field (Presenting (GB))
J James Smith (5) F 09-097 Star Rating HH
FORTUNATE OUTCOME HANDICAP RATING 80
25/1 HR82 James Smith 10.8 31L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Happy Dreams (FR) 12.0 LIM 18 NOV hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f Hvy 250/1 R. Deegan 10.11 29L 9th of 17 to Onlymammycanloveme 10.13 CLON 27 FEB mdn hdl 2m 2f 198yds Hvy 250/1 Phillip Enright 11.5 last of 12fn, 14rn to Ballybow 11.12 NAAS 26 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Happy Dreams when seventh of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
SONNY FELLA (GB) (7)
O Adrian Sexton
3f 97yds Hvy 22/1 HR83 Jody McGarvey 10.11 p.u. in race won by Aleish Lass 10.12 LIM 13 MAR 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 150yds Yld 40/1 HR85 Harry Sexton 10.6 18L 8th
O Jules Sigler
T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath
B Donal Murphy
Br B g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Miss Vinnie (Vinnie Roe)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 005u05 (TStrap) Star Rating HHH
RIDEAU CANAL HANDICAP RATING 72
28/1
HR72 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.0 (TS) 13L 5th of 20fn, 21rn to It’s Never Simple 11.3 here 13 NOV hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 164yds Hvy 12/1
HR73 Mike O’Connor 10.1 (BK) (TS) 42L 15th of 16fn, 18rn to The Border Boy 10.0 CK 4 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 20yds Gd 12/1
HR75 Mike O’Connor 10.5 (BK) (TS) u.r in race won by The Little Yank 11.10 KILB 16 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 100yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 23 starts. Finished 14l behind It’s Never Simple when fifth of 21 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight
C,T worn by No 7, No 10 CPiece worn by No 1, No 3, No 6, No 13 TStrap worn by No 5, No 15.
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Cosmo Renfro, 9/2 Take Chance (FR), 6/1 Teds Corner, 13/2 Seventy Eight Team, Yoursimplythebest, 8/1 He Fitz In, 10/1 Rideau Canal, 14/1 Sarah’s Express, Le Grand Vert (FR), 16/1 Milanaway, 20/1 Fancy Prospect, 33/1 Walking In Mayo, Fortunate Outcome, 50/1 Difficult Decision, Sonny Fella (GB) 2024 - 1st Sammy Smart (GB) 2nd Comeonarchie 3rd Not My Problem (GB) (6 min. 17.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
COSMO RENFRO proved no match for the well-handicapped Happy Dreams at the business end in Limerick three weeks ago after disputing for most the race with that rival It was still an improved effort on his first outing for Gavin Cromwell, though, and he looks capable of striking off this mark. Milanaway was also placed at the same venue three weeks ago and looks like a potential danger Teds Corner takes another step up in trip, having finished third at Fairyhouse last time, and is another that has to be considered WIN: COSMO RENFRO EACH-WAY:
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (44 wins from 338 runners, 13%) runs COSMO RENFRO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (3 wins from 53 runners, 6%) runs COSMO RENFRO
Longest Traveller: LE GRAND VERT trained by N Kelly, Derry, 170 miles.
Stop Paris 11.6 CK 10 MAY Ext hcp
Gd 18/1 HR105 Simon Torrens 10.13 (TS) fell in race won by Karamoja (FR) 10.13 CLON 13 FEB 18rn mdn
Placed in a NH flat race from ten starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Plunkett Street when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
WARMER DAYS
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B M Jacques Herold Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Ashkelon (GER) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) J James Duggan (7) F 423193- (TStrap) Star Rating HHH
WARMER DAYS AHEAD (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00 HANDICAP RATING 98 12/1 HR100 Phillip Enright 10.12 (BK) 5L 1/2L 3rd to Whatsavailable 11.10 FAIR 12 NOV 24 14rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 7f 110yds Gd 13/2 HR100 Phillip Enright 11.12 (TS) 75L 9th of 10fn, 13rn to Birdsandthebees 10.7 CLON 24 OCT 24 hcp chse (0-102)2m 1f 50yds Gd 5/1FavHR92PhillipEnright11.11(BK)(TS)won6L2LfromNevereverever11.10andFassbender11.1ROS30SEP2415rnhcphdl(80-95)2m4f63ydsYld/Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 14 behind Whatsavailable beaten 6l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 7f (good) in November last year.
7 11 10
O Michael P Heery T Liam P Cusack, Laois B Derrymore House Syndicate Br B g Yeats - Fore And Aft (Scorpion) J Mr P W Gleeson (7) F 700876 (CPiece) Star Rating HH JOHN STOREY 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 95 20/1
(CP) 32L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Ballagh Star 11.1 SLGO 1 OCT hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 182yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR99 Mr P.W. Gleeson 11.6 56L 8th of 10fn, 16rn to Hit The
O Heard It All Before Syndicate
T Noel C Kelly, Derry
B George Strawbridge
Br B g Gleneagles - Angel Terrace (USA) (Ghostzapper (USA))
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 57-8085 (C,T) Star Rating HH
EAGLE TERRACE (GB) 3 N.H. WINS €16,054.10 HANDICAP RATING 94
33/1
HR90 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.6 (BK) (TS) 11L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Solly Attwell 11.7 DWNP 19 SEP Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 110yds Yld 10/1
HR93 Alex Harvey 11.4 (CP) (TS) 58L last of 8fn, 13rn to God Help Us 10.8 BAL 12 SEP hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 6yds Sft
14/1 HR97 Alex Harvey 11.8 (CP) (TS) 36L 10th of 12fn, 14rn to Small Town Hero 11.4 WEX 8 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd/Yld
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 12l behind Solly Attwell when fifth of 11 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (yielding) in September.
(Martaline (GB))
J Michael Kenneally (7) F 8f44f1 Star Rating HHHH
PEBBLE BLEU 2 N.H. WINS €13,570.00 C HANDICAP RATING 94
13/2 HR90 Michael Kenneally 9.13 won hd hd from Miss Lia 10.2 and Cousin Kate 11.5 TRAM 25
40/1 HR102 Michael Kenneally 10.9 (H) (TS) fell in race won by Spindleberry 11.7 CLON 6 NOV 6rn chse Listed 2m 4f 171yds Sft 50/1 HR102 Michael Kenneally 10.7 (H) (TS) 1 3/4L 14L 13L 4th to Heart Wood (FR) 11.0
5f (soft)
Dunglen Racing Syndicate T Eoin Griffin, Kilkenny
10.7 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Kingkong Ciergues (FR) 10.9 FAIR 21 NOV 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 110yds Hvy 4/1 HR89 Ricky Doyle 10.5 (H) 1 1/2L 2L 3rd to Better
18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 100yds Gd
Placed in five hurdle races from 13 starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Kingkong Ciergues when second of 10 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a
O Jules Sigler
T Mrs Denise Foster, Meath
B James Gill
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Malachy’s Attic (Old Vic) J Eoin Walsh F 521477 Star Rating HH
SMACKWATER JACK 2 N.H. WINS €11,315.00 C HANDICAP RATING 92
16/1 HR94 Eoin Walsh 10.10 25L 7th of 10fn, 13rn to Better Times Ahead 11.10 FAIR 4 NOV Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR96 Eoin Walsh 11.0 14L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Young Lucy 11.8 CK 4 AUG hcp hdl 2m 2f 100yds Gd 7/1 HR97 Eoin Walsh 11.11 1/2L 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Small Town Hero 10.2 ROS 7 JUL 16rn
149yds Gd
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good to soft ground Well beaten at 16-1 behind Better Times Ahead when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Mr J R Martin (7) F 2-23478 (C,T)
15/2 HR90 Mr J.R. Martin 10.11 (TS) 23L 8th of 11 to Hitthehayson 10.13 DWNP 10 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Yld 10/1 HR92 Mr J.R. Martin 11.1 (TS) 24L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Small Town Hero 11.4 WEX 8 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd/Yld 25/1 HR94 Mr J.R. Martin 11.1 (TS) 14L 1/2L 19L 4th to Bal Kauto (FR) 11.5 KILB 11 JUL 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 180yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 14 starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Hitthehayson when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (yielding) in October. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
R & J Symes Partnership T D Deacon, Wexford B Roger Symes Br B m Yeats - Inouette (Heron Island)
18/1 HR87 Ben Kennedy 10.8 (CP) (TS) 36L 6th of 13fn, 18rn to River Vale 12.0 THU 30 OCT hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 80yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR87 Ben Kennedy 10.9 (TS) 10L 2nd to Romella 11.0 TIPP 6 OCT 7rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 100yds Gd/Yld 9/2HR79BenKennedy10.1(CP)(TS)won11/4L41/2LfromBeeverstownPlace10.11andSilentDawn11.7CLON27MAR13rnhcphdl(0-100)2m2f152ydsGd
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind River Vale when sixth of 18 on her chase debut at Thurles over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in October.
JOHNNY CAKES (FR) (21) 6 11 1 (155)
O Frederick Pardy & Thomas O’Hara
P J Rothwell, Wicklow
S C E A De La Vallee De L’Orne
Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Anita D’airy (FR) (Legolas (JPN))
Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 0-61350 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH JOHNNY CAKES (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 C HANDICAP RATING 86
3/1Fav HR86 Shane O’Callaghan 10.12 (CP) 52L last of 13fn, 14rn to Happy Dreams (FR) 12.0
5f Hvy 15/2 HR86 Shane O’Callaghan 10.9 (CP) 2L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Grace Faraday 10.11 GAL 25 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)3m Yld
4/1Fav HR85 Tiernan Power Roche 10.11 (CP) hd 5L 3rd to Joe’s Turn 10.11
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SALLAP (IRE) (54)
O W G Cleary
T S Curling, Tipperary
B Denis Cleary
Br B m Court Cave - Emmy Lou (Presenting (GB))
J Eoin Staples (7) F 99401f (TStrap) Star Rating HHHH
SALLAP 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 85
9/2
HR83 Michael Kenneally 10.4 (TS) fell in race won by Alright Darling 10.2 THU 16 OCT 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 154yds Gd/Yld 14/1
HR73 Sean O’Keeffe 10.1 (TS) won 3/4L 17L from Great Bird 11.1 and Smallcraftwarning 11.6 CLON 2 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Yld
10/1 HR77 Phillip Enright 10.7 87L last of 12fn, 14rn to Stone Forest 11.0 WEX 29 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Gd
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on yielding ground. Fell at the last when 9-2 at Thurles over 2m 7f (goodyielding) in a hurdle race won by Alright Darling in October on her latest outing.
16 COUNTY CHAMPS (IRE) (64) 6 10 13 (153)
O Thomas O’Doherty T Brian M McMahon, Galway B G Aherne Br Ch g Champs Elysees (GB) - Rossa Parks (Anshan)
J Philip Byrnes F 44-3282 (CPiece) Star Rating HHH
COUNTY CHAMPS HANDICAP RATING 84
9/1 HR83 Philip Byrnes 10.12 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Love Bite 10.1 TIPP 6 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 60yds Gd/Yld
5/1 HR84 James Smith 10.7 (CP) 68L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Bal Kauto (FR) 11.5 KILB 11 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)3m 180yds Gd
3/1Fav HR80 James Smith 10.5 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Ballerina Boxer 10.13 here 7 JUN 19rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld
Placed in five hurdle races from 13 starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Love Bite when second of 15 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in October.
C,T worn by No 5, No 11, No 12. CPiece worn by No 3, No 13, No 16 Hood worn by No 7, No 8. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 15.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Sallap, 5/1 Warmer Days Ahead (FR), Pebble Bleu, Lough Nigara, 11/2 County Champs, 7/1 Oogum Boogum, 14/1 Johnny Cakes (FR), 20/1 Eagle Terrace (GB), Volez Vous, 25/1 Arctic Piper, John Storey, Elusive Prince, Smackwater Jack, Comeonarchie, 50/1 Brave Crogha (FR), 66/1 Rajsalad (FR)
2024 - 1st Sammy Smart (GB) 2nd Comeonarchie 3rd Not My Problem (GB) (6 min. 17.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
LOUGH NIGARA has been knocking on the door and may be able to gain a deserved success here. The Eoin Griffin-trained gelding has been placed on his last three outings and ran well in testing conditions when chasing home Kingkong Ciergues at Fairyhouse last time He is capable of scoring now, despite a 3lb rise Pebble Bleu was a game winner at Tramore a fortnight ago and runs off a 4lb higher mark. She looks like an obvious danger Sallap looked like she might follow up at Thurles on her last outing before falling at the last. Off just a 2lb higher mark, she’s another for the shortlist.
WIN: LOUGH NIGARA
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: PEBBLE BLEU
Leading course trainer (20-25): P J Rothwell (14 wins from 221 runners, 6%) runs JOHNNY CAKES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Barcoe (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs ELUSIVE PRINCE
Longest Traveller: EAGLE TERRACE trained by N Kelly, Derry, 170 miles.
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 11.50a.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Steeplechase of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400 Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100 Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses that at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races) About 2 miles 65 yards €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra. Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 140 or less at time of entry. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 140 or less at time of entry. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 12.20p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase of €15,500
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100 Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465 Sixth will receive €310 A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible About 2 miles 7 furlongs 12 yards €139.50 to enter, €15.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 12.50p.m. The Matchbook Backs Irish Racing 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 five years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 3 furlongs €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 1.20p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Novice Hurdle of €24,000 (Listed Race)
(Registered as the Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €14,400 (Penalty Value: €14,160), Second will receive €4,800 Third will receive €2,400, Fourth will receive €1,200, Fifth will receive €720, Sixth will receive €480 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only About 2 miles 3 furlongs €216 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 11lbs. Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of a Grade 2 hurdle race 10lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra. Value to winner: €14160; Second: €4800; Third: €2400; Fourth: €1200; Fifth: €720; Sixth: €480
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 1.50p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Hurdle Series for future chasers) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run under any Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old About 2 miles 12 yards €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Final of this Series will be run at Fairyhouse in April, 2026. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 2.20p.m. The Solo Arte - An Irish Art Gallery At Punchestown Hurdle of €13,500 (Generously sponsored by Solo Arte) Winner will receive €8,100 (Penalty Value: €7,965), Second will receive €2,700, Third will receive €1,350, Fourth will receive €675, Fifth will receive €405, Sixth will receive €270 A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) About 2 miles 12 yards €121.50 to enter, €13.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 6lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Allowance (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 4th May, 2025 allowed 3lb. Value to winner: €7965; Second: €2700; Third: €1350; Fourth: €675; Fifth: €405; Sixth: €270
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 2.50p.m. The Matchbook Best Odds On Festive Racing Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Division 1) (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 7 furlongs 207 yards €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 4th December Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 3.23p.m. The Matchbook Best Odds On Festive Racing Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Division 2)
(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 7 furlongs 207 yards €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 4th December Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE
DATES FOR DIARY 2025/26 FIXTURES
WEDNESDAY31STDECEMBER
CELEBRATING 175 YEARS AT PUNCHESTOWN WITH TOTE
SUNDAY11THJANUARY
SKYBET MOSCOW FLYER HURDLE DAY
MONDAY12THJANUARY
JUMP IN JANUARY
MONDAY26THJANUARY
SPRING IS COMING MONDAY2NDFEBRUARY
BANK HOLIDAY RACING
SUNDAY15THFEBRUARY
GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL DAY
WEDNESDAY18THFEBRUARY
QUEVEGA HURDLE DAY
TUESDAY28THAPRIL–SATURDAY2NDMAY PUNCHESTOWNFESTIVAL
SATURDAY6TH&SUNDAY7THJUNE SUMMER IN TOWN
