Punchestown Racecard - Wednesday 18th February by Weatherbys

QUEVEGA HURDLE DAY

18 FEBRUARY 2026

OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2026

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Mr N. Speirs

Mr D. Ashmore

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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

WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Raceday Stewards:

Mr. N. McGrath (Chair)

Mr A. Byrne

Mr S. Barry

Ms M. Osborne

Mr. C.J. Sweeney

Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan

Clerk of the Scales:

Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Mr P.L. Malone

Mr P.F. Graﬃn

Mr. D. Cullen

Mr M. Weedon

Stewards Secretaries: Mr H. Hynes & Mr A. Ring

Medical Oﬃcer:

Veterinary Oﬃcer:

Dr G. Fay

Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms C. Murphy, Mr D.J. Condell & Mr D. Fennessy

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr. M. McRedmond (Track)

Ms. Valerie Hyde (Yard)

DOCTOR

Dr R. Downey No card authentic unless signed.

WELCOME

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I’m delighted to welcome you to Punchestown today for our ﬁnal ﬁxture in advance of the 2026 Punchestown Festival which takes place from Tuesday 28th April to Saturday 2nd May. We have a fantastic day of racing action in store.

I would particularly like to welcome our sponsors today, Matchbook Betting Exchange, who are kindly sponsoring six of our seven races, along with the Irish European Breeders Fund, both tremendous supporters of racing. Their continued backing is greatly appreciated, and it is loyal sponsors such as these that enable us to stage such highquality racing at Punchestown.

Three of the Matchbook races on today’s card form part of the €50,000 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series. This exciting initiative offers a €50,000 bonus to the first horse that wins a designated qualifier and then goes on to land a Grade 1 at the 2026 Punchestown Festival, with a further €50,000 in free bets for existing Matchbook users. With twelve targeted qualifiers designed to showcase emerging talent, today is the last chance to book your spot for the Festival incentive! Matchbook, renowned for top-tier odds on Irish racing, sponsored 28 races at Punchestown this season, including three graded contests. This significant partnership reflects Matchbook’s deepening commitment to Irish jump racing.

I hope you enjoy your day at Punchestown and perhaps back a winner or two along the way In the meantime, I look forward to welcoming each and every one of you back here on Tuesday 28th April for Day 1 of the 2026 Punchestown Festival. The countdown is on!

Kindest regards,

Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown

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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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TRANSPORT

A TAXI RANK IS IN OPERATION OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE BUILDING ADJACENT TO THE NO.1 CAR PARK. A SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION.

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DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42) Two Miles and 157 Yards

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €5900; SECOND: €2000; THIRD: €1000; FOURTH: €500; FIFTH: €300; SIXTH: €200

O John Hartnett & Helen Hartnett

T A J Martin, Meath

B E U R L Freddy Head

Br B g Dariyan (FR) - Decize (FR) (Kentucky Dynamite (USA))

J Daniel King F 709070- (TStrap)

EN OR (FR) 6 FLAT WINS €66,870.00  HANDICAP RATING 110

6/1 HR112 Daniel King 10.1 (TS) 21L 12th of 16fn, 17rn to Bowensonﬁre (FR) 11.7 LEP 27

7/1 HR112 Mr J. Costello 12.2 8 1/2L 7th of 16 to River Vale 11.10 NAAS 15 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 33/1 HR89 James Ryan 9.9 (TS) 14L 10th of 16 to Navy Waters(disq) 8.13 LEP 19 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 4f Hvy

CHERRY PINK (IRE) (23)

O Neil Durkan

T William Durkan, Dublin

B John Joe Ronayne

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Esmaggie (GB) (Muhtathir (GB))

J Alyse Clarke (7) F 17197-4

CHERRY PINK 5 FLAT WINS €31,270.00

50/1 Patrick M O’Brien 11.0 9L 12L 6 1/2L 4th to Leader D’allier (FR) 11.12 here 26 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

12/1 HR65 Jamie Orr 8.13 (V) 4L 7th of 14 to Benavente (GB) 9.2 DUN 17 DEC 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/2 HR65 Jamie Orr 8.13 (V) 8L 9th of 14 to Fixation 9.10 DUN 28 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 3

SYLKIE (GB) (23)

O Sylkie Syndicate

T Daniel John Howard, Clare

B The Pocock Family

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Heavenly Snow (Australia (GB))

J Cian Quirke F 9734-09

SYLKIE (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €23,895.00

200/1 Cian Quirke 11.5 60L 9th of 14 to Leader D’allier (FR) 11.12 here 26 JAN mdn hdl 2m Hvy 33/1 Cian Quirke 11.5 (H) 60L 15th of 16fn, 17rn to The Reverend (GB) 11.12 CK 3 JAN mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft 4/1Fav HR65 Rory Cleary 8.13 (CP) 1/2L 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Ribee

W Austin

B g Pillar Coral (GB) - Total Diva (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) J Eoin Staples (5) F 00 BALLYHASTY

200/1 Eoin Staples 10.13 35L 15th of 18 to El Cairos (FR) 11.12 THU 29 JAN

5 BULGADEN CASTLE

O John P McManus

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Rainbow Star (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

J Simon Torrens F 53032-

BULGADEN CASTLE  HANDICAP RATING 116

20/1

50/1

40/1

Simon Torrens 11.12 1L 2nd to Chichester Park (GB) 11.12 THU 20

Simon Torrens 11.12 2 3/4L 15L 3rd to Fruit De Mer 11.12 NAAS 9 NOV 25 11rn

Simon Torrens 10.13 22L 10th of 14 to Sageborough (FR) 10.13 WEX

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Gilbert Conesa & S A R L Mousquetaire Investissement

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Grasica (FR) (Bonbon Rose (FR))

J Danny Gilligan F 3//-6

DOCTOR ELVIS (FR)

12/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Love Sign D’aunou (FR) 12.0 NAAS

7/1 Jack Kennedy 11.7 6L 5 1/2L 3rd to Predators Gold (FR) 11.7

Domanska Ltd T C Byrnes, Limerick

B G T Morrow

Br B g Poet’s Word - Present Line (Presenting (GB))

J Philip Byrnes F 695-7

2/1Fav Philip Byrnes 11.12 15L 5th of 9fn, 15rn to No Cure 11.5

14/1 Mr C.J. Shine 11.3 14L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Mister Pessimistic 11.10

O Eoin A Barry T Sean Aherne, Cork

B J Sheehan Br B g Bullet Train (GB) - Bright Sprite (Beneﬁcial (GB)) J Sean O’Keeﬀe F 403-

O David Maughan

T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath

B Mrs A Cummins

Br Gr g Workforce (GB) - Silver Sally (Verglas)

J Josh Williamson (5) F 2537-89

SILVER SALUTE

16/1 Josh Williamson 11.7 (CP) (TS) 68L 9th of 11fn, 14rn to Don Jefe (GB) 11.5 FAIR 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m 4f 55yds Sft/Hvy

50/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.7 31L last of 8fn, 9rn to The Wager 12.0 FAIR 14 JAN Bumper 2m Yld

125/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.5 16L 7th of 21fn, 22rn to Murat 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld 11

O Robcour

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B S C E A Hamel Stud

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bournie (FR) (Kahyasi)

J Jack Kennedy F 6-2 (TStrap)

STRAIGHT JOHN (FR)

3/1 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (TS) 9L 2nd to Leader D’allier (FR) 11.12 here 26 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 14/1 Jake Coen 11.7 14L 6th of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn

T J Ward

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Thomastown Farm Ltd

Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Wichita Line (Roderic O’Connor)

J Donagh Meyler F 5048-0-0 (Hood)

OUT OF LINE 200/1 Liam McKenna 11.7 (H) 33L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Too Bossy For

150/1 Liam McKenna 11.2 88L last of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26

10/1 HR67 Terry Casey 8.6 13L 8th of 10 to Alto Sax

Br B g Zambezi Sun (GB) - Hobnobbing (Fast Company)

J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 5-

ODE TO JOY (IRE) (20)

O Andrew Kiernan

T William J McLernon, Meath

B Andrew Kiernan

Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Salon Musique (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy) J Gavin Brouder F 80-00

Star Rating H

ODE TO JOY

200/1 Gavin Brouder 10.11 33L 13th of 18 to El Cairos (FR) 11.12 THU 29 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy

250/1 Liam McKenna 11.2 85L 11th of 12 to Bambino Fever 11.7 FAIR 14 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 55yds Yld

100/1 Caragh Monaghan 11.4 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Shadys Lady 11.11 NAAS 9 NOV 25 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy

16 THECOUNCILLORSWIFE

O W Deacon

T D Deacon, Wexford

B Mr Patrick Kavanagh

Br B f Imperial Monarch - Bella Due (FR) (Villez (USA))

J Ben Kennedy (7) F 43-00-5

Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind El Cairos when 13th of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH

THECOUNCILLORSWIFE

200/1 Ben Kennedy 11.0 61L 5th of 7fn, 10rn to Ill Raise A Glass 11.7 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy

250/1 Ben Kennedy 10.12 72L 12th of 15fn, 18rn to Zanoosh 11.5 here 11 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

200/1 Ben Kennedy 10.12 62L 17th of 19fn, 20rn to Thedeviluno 11.12 GOW 8 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 20yds Hvy

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Ill Raise A Glass when ﬁfth of 10 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.

17 IT SETTLE (IRE) (15)

O Riverstown Racing Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Cyril O’Hara

Br B f Walk In The Park - Nohabodder (Lavirco (GER))

J F 546-f00

LET IT SETTLE

Star Rating H

150/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.7 81L 13th of 15 to Dunsy Rock 11.7 FAIR 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

100/1 Shane Fitzgerald 11.5 59L 14th of 18fn, 20rn to I Started A Joke 11.12 here 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.5 fell in race won by The Reverend (GB) 11.12 CK 3 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft

O Kevin & Christine Monroe Partnership

T Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Limerick

B Mr V Burke

Br Br f Mahler (GB) - Pharney Lady (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

J F rp-

Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Dunsy Rock when 13th of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Reserve. Star Rating H

DICTIONARY CORNER

100/1 Mike O’Connor 10.13 p.u. in race won by Daboya 11.7 THU 27 NOV 25 16rn mdn hdl 2m 11yds Gd/Yld 50/1 Gary Noonan 11.5 ref. in race won by Piccolo Player 11.8 LIM 18 NOV 25 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 5 out when 100-1 at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Daboya in November last year on her latest outing. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Patrick J Flynn. Reserve.

O P P Farrell

T Gordon Michael Doyle (R), Wexford

B Mrs Bridget Delaney

Br B g El Salvador - Peps (Val Royal (FR))

J Michael J Doyle (7) F (TStrap)

Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Eutropius, won ﬁve times between 7f and 1m 2f. He is wearing a tongue-tie for his racecourse debut Wouldn’t be an obvious one based on his Flat-orientated pedigree but should beneﬁt from the experience. Reserve.

Hood worn by No 12 TStrap worn by No 1, No 11, No 19

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Bulgaden Castle, Straight John (FR), 6/1 Doctor Elvis (FR), 8/1 Market Ready, 10/1 En Or (FR), 12/1 Cherry Pink, Silver Salute, 16/1 Lord Of The Locke, Zam Bobbler, 25/1 Poppycon, 50/1 Your Out Of Line, 100/1 Sylkie (GB), Ballinaboola Gold, Ode To Joy, Thecouncillorswife, 150/1 Ballyhasty 2025 - 1st Adela Icon 2nd Whimsy (GB) 3rd Paul Collins (4 min. 21.5 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

STRAIGHT JOHN oﬀered some encouragement at Leopardstown over Christmas and built on that to chase home the long odds-on Leader d’Allier here. He probably needs to step forward again, but is certainly going the right away Gordon Elliott also saddles Doctor Elvis, who blew away the cobwebs in the Naas bumper won so devastatingly by Love Sign d’Aunou. Better is expected but the biggest test for the selection will probably come from Bulgaden Castle, who proved his 50/1 Naas third was no ﬂuke when going one better at Thurles.

WIN: STRAIGHT JOHN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: BULGADEN CASTLE

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 719 runners, 13%) runs DOCTOR ELVIS & STRAIGHT JOHN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (18 wins from 97 runners, 19%) runs DOCTOR ELVIS & STRAIGHT JOHN

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs DOCTOR ELVIS & STRAIGHT JOHN today. Longest Traveller: MARKET READY trained by S Aherne, Cork, 158 miles.

RACE RESULTS

Happy 80th Birthday to George Leech from all the team at Punchestown Racecourse

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €8850; SECOND: €3000; THIRD: €1500; FOURTH: €750; FIFTH: €450; SIXTH: €300

O Maurice Andrew Ahern

T Maurice Andrew Ahern, Cork

B Niarchos Family

Two Miles and Four Furlongs 23 Yards Start

Br Ch g Ulysses - Yoga (Monsun (GER))

J Dylan O’Connor (7) F 113080- (TStrap)

IT’S TIM (GB) 4 FLAT WINS €17,530.70

33/1 HR85 Shane Foley 10.5 21L last of 13 to Glenroyal 9.4 DRYL 29 SEP 25

Billy Loughnane 9.6 (CP) (TS) 36L 8th of 10 to Mr Hampstead (USA) 9.10 CHELMSFORD CITY 1 JUL 25 hcp (71-90)2m AWT 20/1 HR89 Declan McDonogh 8.9 (TS) 22L 12th of 13 to Mr Percy 8.2 CUR 4 JUN 25 Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd

2 MOSSY WAY (IRE) (16) 6 11

O Anthony Vaughan & D P Gaﬀney & James J Gaﬀney

T E Buckley, Meath

B Claire Farrell

Br B g Alkaadhem (GB) - Getaway Rose (Getaway (GER))

J Kieren Buckley F 27-414-7

MOSSY WAY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

18/1 Mr F.R. Buckley 11.10 14L last of 7 to Broadway Ted 11.10 LEP 2 FEB Bumper 2m Hvy 18/1 Mr F.R. Buckley 11.7 4 1/2L 3 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Keep Him Company (FR) 11.9 LEP 29 DEC 25 9rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 5/4 Ms E.C. Costello 11.7 won 27L hd from Lord Lackendarra 11.7 and Tip Of The Wings 11.7

O Gigginstown House Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Martine Malivet & M Loic Malivet

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Bayadene (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))

J Paul Townend F 45-3

BOEDIC (FR)

3/1 Paul Townend 11.4 1 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Green Hope (GB) 11.4 DRYL 20

2m 1f 33yds Yld/Sft 4/6Fav Paul Townend 11.12 17L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Zeus Power (GER) 11.11 THU 20 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 26yds Yld/Sft 7/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.3 1/2L 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to I’m

William Durkan T William Durkan, Dublin B Paschal Keenan Br B g Court Cave - Bellingham Rose (Beneﬁcial (GB)) J Philip Byrnes F 3222-2 COURT COMPLIANCE  HANDICAP RATING 125

15/8 Philip Byrnes 11.12 1 3/4L 2nd to Timesareachanging 11.9 NAV 17

O 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 r123-25 (CPiece)

NEWBROOK DIAMOND  HANDICAP RATING 121

3/1

HR123 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (CP) 31L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.12 NAAS 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 150yds Hvy 9/2 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (CP) 9 1/2L 2nd to Future Prospect 11.5 NAAS 9 JAN 25rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

7/4 Jack Kennedy 11.12 1 1/2L 3L 3rd to Espresso Milan 11.12 here 11 DEC 25 8rn mdn

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Shuttle Diplomacy when ﬁfth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.

O R Dooly

T N Dooly, Wexford

B Noel Dooly

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Teoleena (Teoﬁlo)

J Jordan Gainford F p1p-

THE DUCKS WALK (PtoP) 10/1 S M O’Rourke p.u. in race won by Making Country NENAGH 08-MAR-25 15r9f Wnr of One 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 7/1 S M O’Rourke won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Erigmoor (GB) and Forge Lawn BALLINABOOLA 02-FEB-25 9r6f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 4/1 J W Hendrick

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Pulled up when 10-1fav at Nenagh over 3m (good to soft) in a point-to-point race won by Making Country in March last year on his latest outing. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Tector.

M A Molloy T M A Molloy, Tipperary

B Mr James Casey

Br B g Vendangeur - Much Appreciated (Heron Island)

J Daniel King F 5 THISAIN’TTHAT 50/1 Daniel King 11.12 13L 5th of

Finished 13l behind Too Bossy For Us when ﬁfth of 15 at 50-1 on his racecourse debut here over 2m (softheavy) earlier this month.

J Browne T Patrick T Foley, Carlow B Kilnamoragh Stud

Br B f French Navy (GB) - Valmari (Kalanisi)

J Simon Torrens F 40-

JACK’S SISTER

25/1 Robbie Colgan 9.8 16L 12th of 23 to Switch From Diesel 9.8 CUR 2 NOV 25 mdn

Hvy 11/1 Luke McAteer 9.9 3/4L 3 1/2L 3L 4th to Likewhatyousee (USA) 9.3 CUR 21 OCT

1m 4f Hvy

Beaten 17l behind Switch From Diesel at 25-1 when 12th of 23 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with John James Feane.

CPiece worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Court Compliance, 7/4 Boedic (FR), 7/1 Newbrook Diamond, 16/1 It’s Tim (GB), Mossy Way, Thisain’tthat, 33/1 Jack’s Sister, 50/1 The Ducks Walk 2025 - 1st Familiar Dreams (GB) 2nd Toad Hall 3rd Our Soldier (5 min. 26.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

COURT COMPLIANCE has been consistent over hurdles and looks the most convincing option based on his potential to progress further Each of his three second-placed ﬁnishes stacks up well in the context of this race and dropping back to 2m4f could be a rewarding move after he simply ran out of steam over a couple of furlongs further most recently The well-bred Boedic is in the right hands to ﬂourish as he gains experience and the Willie Mullins-trained gelding looks a bigger danger than the more exposed Newbrook Diamond just now.

WIN: COURT COMPLIANCE EACH-WAY: BOEDIC

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (194 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs BOEDIC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (18 wins from 97 runners, 19%) runs NEWBROOK DIAMOND

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016, 2017 and 2025. The stable runs NEWBROOK DIAMOND today. W P Mullins won this race in 2018 and 2022 The stable runs BOEDIC today.

Longest Traveller: THISAIN’TTHAT trained by M Molloy, Tipperary, 98 miles.

RACE RESULTS

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J Jordan Gainford F 18p124WORLD OF FORTUNES 6

Jordan Gainford 11.2 (CP) 3 3/4L 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Lavida Adiva 11.4

2/1 HR135 Jordan Gainford 11.2 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Millstream Lady 10.9 LIM 18 OCT 25 5rn hdl Listed 2m 6f 180yds Gd/Yld 6/1HR130TiernanPowerRoche11.7(CP)won1/2L13/4LfromItsNotOverYet10.0andCarriedWithLove10.10BAL12SEP259rnExthcphdl2m6f5ydsSft

O Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr Kevin Doyle

Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Augusta Kate (GB) (Yeats)

J Brian Hayes F 1-01-65-2

BABY KATE 3 N.H. WINS €29,862.10 HANDICAP RATING 122

6/1 HR122 Brian Hayes 11.5 9L 2nd to Santo Sospir (FR) 11.9 CLON 8 JAN 5rn hdl 2m 202yds Hvy 22/1 Brian Hayes 10.11 (TS) 49L last of 5 to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 10.11 here 23 NOV 25 hdl Listed 2m 2f 48yds Sft/Hvy 100/30 Brian Hayes 10.10 11L 6th of 8 to Aurora Vega 11.0 FAIR 25 JAN 25 nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 2f 50yds Sft

Liam Mulryan T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary B Mr Kevin Doyle

Br B f Maxios (GB) - Augusta Kate (GB) (Yeats)

J Sean Flanagan F 1231-11

COUSIN KATE 4 N.H. WINS €84,370.00 HANDICAP RATING 131 13/2 HR123 Michael Kenneally 10.12 won 3/4L 3 1/4L from Dameauscottlestown 10.4 and Whimsy (GB)

11/10Fav

O Mrs Con O’Keeﬀe & Tadhg O’Sullivan & Anthony O’Keeﬀe

T C O’Keeﬀe (R), Waterford

B Mme Magalen Bryant

Br Br f Saint Des Saints (FR) - Oekaki (FR) (Martillo (GER))

J Danny Mullins F 245245- (TStrap)

KILBARRY SAINT (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00  HANDICAP RATING 120

40/1

HR128 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 (TS) 57L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Kala Conti (FR) 10.13 CK 7 DEC 25 nov.ch Grade 2 2m 200yds Sft 16/1

HR128 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.11 (TS) nk 9L 25L 4th to Westport Cove (FR) 11.7 here 23 NOV 25 5rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 43yds Sft/Hvy 15/2

HR128 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.4 (TS) 2L 2nd to Spindleberry 11.7 CLON 6 NOV 25 6rn chse Listed 2m 4f 171yds Sft 6 LANTRY LADY (FR) (27) 8 10 9 (149)

O Coolmara Stables Limited

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B M Patrick Chedeville

Br B f Saint Des Saints (FR) - Anna’s Star (Hernando (FR))

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe F 7-4765-4 (TStrap)

LANTRY LADY (FR) 2 N.H.

12/1 HR133 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.10 (TS) 1/2L 18L 2L 4th to Home By The Lee 11.12 GOW 22 JAN 6rn

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Kala Conti when ﬁfth of 8 on her latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.

Star Rating HHHH

33/1 HR135 Mike O’Connor 10.11 (TS) 15L 5th of 8 to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.4 here 31 DEC 25 hdl 2m 3f 37yds Yld

5/6Fav Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 (TS) 47L 6th of 7 to Break My Soul 11.7 GOW 8

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Home By The Lee when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in the Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park over 2m 7f (heavy) last month.

O Drury Tea & Coﬀee Limited

T Colin Motherway (R), Cork

B Denis Hayes

Br Gr f Blue Bresil (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline (GB))

J Michael Kenneally F 4f1-811

PEBBLE BLEU 4 N.H. WINS €30,680.00 C HANDICAP RATING 110

9/4Fav HR101 Michael Kenneally 10.10 won 3 1/2L 13L from Slotty Dotty 11.5 and Catchabird 10.11 here 4

Sft/Hvy 4/1Fav HR94 Michael Kenneally 9.13 won 3 1/4L 9 1/2L from Pookie Holler (GB) 11.4 and Ira Hayes 11.9 THU 29 JAN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 126yds Hvy 9/2 HR94 Eoin Staples 11.3 30L 8th of 15 to Roccabaker 11.1 TRAM 1 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 120yds Sft

She has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 5f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-4fav here over 2m 7f (soft - heavy) earlier this month, beating Slotty Dotty by 3 1/2l.

TStrap worn by No 5, No 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Lantry Lady (FR), 3/1 World Of Fortunes, Cousin Kate, 8/1 Baby Kate, Grainne A Chroi, 20/1 Kilbarry Saint (FR), Pebble Bleu 2025 - 1st Jade De Grugy (FR) 2nd Mousey Brown 3rd Gaoth Chuil (5 min. 29.9 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

COUSIN KATE continued her rapid rise with a Listed handicap success at the Dublin Racing Festival and there might still be more to come from Denis Hogan’s mare. The daughter of Maxios takes on her half-sister Baby Kate, but the latter will need to ﬁnd improvement and Lantry Lady looks the bigger threat. She was outclassed in the Galmoy latest and has been struggling for some time in truth, but this is a chance to bounce back. World Of Fortunes has run well in a couple of Listed contests the last twice and could beneﬁt from a drop in trip WIN: COUSIN KATE

EACH-WAY: LANTRY LADY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (194 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs BABY KATE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs BABY KATE

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2025. The stable runs BABY KATE today. Longest Travellers: GRAINNE A CHROI trained by Miss M Harding & PEBBLE BLEU trained by C Motherway, both Cork, 158 miles. Star Rating HH

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Successful in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 9-4 in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m (soft - heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Think It Through by 13l.

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind How’s Hannah when seventh of 13 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.

O C Woods

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Miss C Woods

Br B f Eliot (GER) - Oscar Day (Oscar)

J Sean O’Keeﬀe F 7 FOREVER AND A DAY 250/1

Well beaten at 250-1 behind Blue Velvet when seventh of 16 on her racecourse debut here over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.

O Mrs Rose Boyd & Mrs Marie J Armstrong & Seamus Carmichael

T C A McBratney, Down

B Martin Keating

Br B f Arctic Cosmos (USA) - J’Arrive (GB) (Generous)

J Sean Flanagan F 6371-

LADY COSMO (PtoP) 6/1 J D Coffey won 1/2L 24L from Oh My Jenny and Fiadh’s Fortune BALLINDENISK 30-NOV-25

(PtoP) 7/1 M J Kenneally 18L 7th to Somersby Roost DROMAHANE 27-APR-25 13r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 5/1 J D Coffey 3rd to Ballylicky Bay DROMAHANE 13-APR-25 8r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

A winner at 6-1 in a point-to-point race at Ballindenisk over 3m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing in November last year, beating Oh My Jenny by 1/2l. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Terence Leonard.

LUCY JORDAN (IRE) (34)

O CDL Racing Limited

T Cian Collins, Meath

B Michael Conlon

Br B f Notnowcato (GB) - Another Tonto (Deﬁnite Article (GB))

J Jordan Gainford F 22p3-7

LUCY JORDAN

Star Rating H

100/1 Jordan Gainford 11.7 56L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Soldierstown 11.7 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft (PtoP) 9/4FF E Mahon 35L 3rd to Kilrush Lady BALLINGARRY 25-MAY-25 12r6f Mares Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 3/1 B O’Neill p.u. in race won by She’s Delighted (GB) PORTRUSH 22-MAR-25 8r4f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

Placed in three point-to-points from ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Soldierstown when seventh of 12 on her hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) last month.

O M A Molloy

T M A Molloy, Tipperary

B Crossogue Bloodstock

Br B f Vendangeur - Bonny Ronnie (Stowaway (GB))

J Daniel King F 6

THE JAM LADY

Star Rating HH

80/1 Daniel King 11.7 24L 6th of 15 to Dunsy Rock 11.7 FAIR 3 FEB mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 7 TORPILLE DAGROSTIS (FR) (23) 6 10 13 (153)

Well beaten at 80-1 behind Dunsy Rock when sixth of 15 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Jean-Pierre Cordonnier

Br B f Cima De Triomphe - Maeva Candas (FR) (Brier Creek (USA))

J Jack Kennedy F 2-2238-2 (CPiece)

TORPILLE DAGROSTIS (FR)

Star Rating HHHH

9/1 Jack Kennedy 11.7 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Blue Velvet 11.7 here 26 JAN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy

7/4Fav Mr J.M. Halford 11.4 19L 8th of 14 to Never Late 11.4 LIM 26 DEC 25 Bumper 2m Hvy

5/6Fav Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Susie Lenglen 11.6 TRAM 25 NOV 25 6rn Bumper 2m 50yds Sft

Placed in a hurdle race, two NH ﬂat races and a point-to-point from six starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Blue Velvet when second of 16 at 9-1 on her hurdling debut here over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.

CPiece worn by No 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/6 How’s Hannah, 5/4 Torpille Dagrostis (FR), 12/1 Lady Cosmo, 20/1 The Jam Lady, 50/1 Lucy Jordan, 100/1 Ballinaboola Hanna, 200/1 Forever And A Day 2025 - 1st Joshua’s Daylami (FR) 2nd Aﬃnity Rock 3rd Milanaway (6 min. 33.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Despite carrying a penalty, HOW’S HANNAH should prove hard to beat. Successful in a point-to-point when in the care of Tim Townend, she impressed when following up on her debut for current connections in a bumper here last month. Easily beating Think It Through into second, that one had finished ahead of Torpille Dagrostis when they clashed at Limerick over Christmas. The Gordon Elliott-trained latter has since finished second in first-time cheekpieces on her debut over flights here and it will come as no great surprise if she goes close Forever And A Day made some late gains to finish seventh on debut and could prove best of the rest

WIN: HOW’S HANNAH

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: TORPILLE DAGROSTIS

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (194 wins from 782 runners, 25%) runs HOW’S HANNAH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (18 wins from 97 runners, 19%) runs TORPILLE DAGROSTIS

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018 and 2024 The stable runs HOW’S HANNAH today. Longest Traveller: THE JAM LADY trained by M Molloy, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)

RACE SUMMARY

With cheekpieces reapplied, SMALL TOWN HERO might be able to bounce back from a disappointing effort at the Dublin Racing Festival In first-time blinkers, the Ian Donoghue-trained six-year-old pulled up at Leopardstown but had been a model of consistency prior to that, winning five times from July to December Better known for his exploits over fences, Ontheropes is the second choice. On what was just his third start over the smaller obstacles, the 12-year-old ran a huge race to finish second to The Lovely Man at Gowran on Thyestes day, and had the reopposing Well Del and Portnacoo behind Well Del was sent off favourite on that occasion and it’ll be interesting to see how he fares now starting off for David Walsh.

WIN: SMALL TOWN HERO EACH-WAY: ONTHEROPES

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Mullins (4 wins from 89 runners, 4%) runs ONTHEROPES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J J Hanlon (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs PORTNACOO

Weightwatcher: PORTNACOO won oﬀ a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 6lb to 111. Longest Traveller: MILLIE B trained by Miss E A Lalor, Tipperary, 98 miles.

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Red Strand Syndicate T Padraig Butler, Cork B Brendan Tynan & Noel Hanley Br B g Dansant (GB) - Last Edition (GB) (Presenting (GB)) J Michael Kenneally (5) F 5012p-1 JAMES THE BRAVE 2 N.H. WINS €15,340.00

6/4Fav HR91 Michael Kenneally 9.7 won nk 7 1/2L from Lough Nigara 10.9 and Mojoe 11.7

7/1 HR102 John Shinnick 11.1 p.u. in race won by Duffys Hodey 9.9 LIM 29 DEC 25 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR97 Michael Kenneally 11.5 1/2L 2nd to A Great Buzz 11.8 here 13 NOV 25 14rn hcp chse

O James Murdoch T C A McBratney, Down

B Old Carhue Stud

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Jeanne Girl (Rip Van Winkle)

J Conor Stone-Walsh F 597-086

GANGSTER GRANNY 2 FLAT WINS €14,160.00 HANDICAP RATING 96

100/1 HR73 Keithen Kennedy 8.6 (CP) (TS) 12L 6th of 7 to Tatateo 9.1 DUN 6 FEB hcp 2m Std 28/1 HR98 Shane Fitzgerald 11.0 34L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Missus Beeton 11.4 DRYL 20 JAN hcp hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft 200/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.5 49L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

to place in four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Missus Beeton when eighth of 11 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (soft) last month.

3 DIAMOND

O Byrnes Bloodstock Limited

T C Byrnes, Limerick

B R Guiry

Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rare Dollar (Bob’s Return) J Philip Byrnes F u651-1f

DIAMOND DOLLAR 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00 C HANDICAP RATING 92

9/2 HR107 Philip Byrnes 10.13 fell in race won by Lucky Lyreen 11.11 DRYL 20 JAN 8rn hcp chse 3m

5/1

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Shellrunforbriggs when 15th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in December last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time.

O No Response Syndicate

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B M Eric Helye & M Michel Legrand

Br B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Heroine Du Breuil (FR) (No Risk At All (FR))

J Keith Donoghue F 060769-

LASKA DU BREUIL (FR)  HANDICAP RATING 91

28/1 HR92 Dylan Kidd 11.4 18L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 here 31 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 105yds Yld

40/1 HR94 Alix Balfe 10.6 34L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Halsafari 9.10 CK 23 NOV 25 hcp hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft

40/1 Keith Donoghue 11.7 44L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to I’m Slippy 11.7 CK 2

O Kiltale Racing Syndicate

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Robert O’Callaghan

Br Br g Aﬃnisea - Verde Goodwood (GB) (Lomitas (GB))

J Donagh Meyler F 44686-4 (TStrap)

DRIVEONWILL HANDICAP RATING 89

6/1 HR91 Donagh Meyler 11.5 2 1/2L 6 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Kanog Bay 10.8 FAIR 15 JAN 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft

11/2 HR93 Donagh Meyler 10.9 27L 6th of 14fn, 18rn to Fierce Handay 11.11 FAIR 13 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

3/1Fav HR95 Tom Harney 11.4 15L 8th of 18fn, 19rn to Ballerina Boxer 10.13 here 7

Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from ten starts. Finished 18l behind Kanog Bay when fourth of 16 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time.

O Frederick Pardy & Thomas O’Hara & Peter Dawes & Crispin Wall

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B S C E A De La Vallee De L’Orne Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Anita D’airy (FR) (Legolas (JPN)) J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 3504-35 (CPiece)

JOHNNY CAKES (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 CD HANDICAP RATING 88

13/2 HR88 Tiernan Power Roche 10.5 (CP) 40L 5th of 8fn, 10rn to One Big Boum 11.5 NAV 17 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR85 Simon Torrens 10.2 (CP) 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Midleton Rare 10.10 FAIR 1 JAN 24rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 6/1 HR86 Tiernan Power Roche 10.12 (CP) 4 1/2L 5L 7L 4th to Comeonarchie 10.9 here 11 DEC 25 11rn hcp

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind One Big Boum when ﬁfth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.

J Motherway T J Motherway, Cork B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Walk In The Park - Your Wan (Galileo) J Abbie Murphy (7) F 80987-7 (CPiece)

40/1 HR90 Abbie Murphy 10.11 51L 7th of 8fn, 17rn to Aine’s

33/1 Abbie Murphy 11.5 21L 7th of 9fn, 15rn to No

Abbie Murphy 11.5 47L 8th of 11fn, 15rn to Sortudo 11.12 CK 23

Unplaced in all 11 starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Aine’s Lad when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time.

Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Third of 15 behind Marelly beaten 10l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) last month.

O Michael Andrew Byrne

T Gordon Michael Doyle (R), Wexford

B Stella Healy

Br B f Aﬃnisea - Mummys Garden (Milan (GB))

J Michael J Doyle (7) F 07-9

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Michael J. Doyle 10.4 85L last of 9fn, 13rn to Stede Bonnet 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN

Michael J. Doyle 10.12 37L 7th of 8 to Espresso Milan 11.12 here 11 DEC 25

Michael J. Doyle 10.12 92L 16th of 20fn, 21rn to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.12 here 13 NOV 25

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Stede Bonnet when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 1f (soft) last month.

11 REBEL COWGIRL

O F A McNulty

T M A Cahill (R), Tipperary

B Mr Brian Cahill

Br B f Westerner (GB) - Lady Provocateur (Kalanisi)

J Cian Quirke F 0-p04-35

REBEL COWGIRL HANDICAP RATING 79

15/2 HR80 Cian Quirke 10.8 36L 5th of 8fn, 17rn to Aine’s Lad 11.1 THU 5 FEB hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 195yds Sft

6/1 HR80 Cian Quirke 10.8 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Kobalt St Georges (FR) 11.4 here 26 JAN 10rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Hvy 16/1 HR79 Cian Quirke 10.8 ns s/hd 3 1/4L 4th to Diamond Dollar 11.2 LIM 29 DEC 25 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Sft/Hvy

Placed in two hurdle races from 14 starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Aine’s Lad when ﬁfth of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month.

12 POETS OATH (IRE) (27)

O The Big Bamboo Partnership

T Robert Tyner, Cork

B W & J Flood

Br B g Poet’s Word - Dizzy Frizzy (GB) (Loup Sauvage (USA))

J Phillip Enright F 0070-6

POETS OATH  HANDICAP RATING 77

18/1 HR78 Phillip Enright 10.6 23L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Marelly 11.4 GOW 22 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy

200/1 Ryan Treacy 10.13 67L 14th of 17 to Starting Fifteen (GB) 10.13 LIM 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 58L 7th of 15fn, 19rn to Kazansky 11.12 CK 7

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Marelly when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) last month.

O Lane Syndicate T Patrick Downey, Meath B I Downey Br B g Kalanisi - Brega Queen (Court Cave)

J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 0-00-p/-0THE SON OF BREGA  HANDICAP RATING 77

50/1 HR80 Patrick M O’Brien 10.3 76L 17th of 18fn, 24rn to St Denis’s

7/2Fav HR89 Patrick M O’Brien 11.5 p.u. in race won by Lovely Reaction 11.3 LIM 31 JAN 23 10rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft 66/1 Patrick M O’Brien 11.0 25L 13th of 16fn, 17rn to Gaelic Arc 11.8 DRYL 2 MAY 22 mdn hdl 2m

Unplaced in all ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind St Denis’s Well when 17th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) in November last year.

Beaten 2 1/2l by Kobalt St Georges when second of 10 at 7-2 on her

here over 2m 3f (heavy) last month, her only placing from eight starts.

SONNY

O Adrian Sexton

T Adrian Sexton, Kildare

B Aunty Iﬂ

Br B g Battle of Marengo - Mother’s Hope (Idris)

J Conor Lamon (7) F p-58p0p- (Blinkers)

SONNY FELLA (GB)  HANDICAP RATING 74

125/1 HR77 Conor Lamon 9.13 (CP) p.u. in race won by Milanaway 11.0 here 11 DEC 25 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 207yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 HR79 Conor Lamon 10.0 70L 15th of 16 to Great Island 10.11 CLON 2 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 97yds Hvy 22/1 HR83 Jody McGarvey 10.11 p.u. in race won by Aleish Lass 10.12 LIM 13 MAR 25 18rn hcp

Unplaced in all

O Conor & Con Partnership T Brian M McMahon, Galway

B E Fehily

Br B f Soldier of Fortune - Rock’s Field (Presenting (GB))

J Josh Williamson (5) F 97pp-64

FORTUNATE OUTCOME HANDICAP RATING 72

12/1 HR72 Philip Donovan 9.11 9L 3 1/4L 12L 4th to Aine’s Lad 11.1 THU 5 FEB 17rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 195yds Sft

33/1 HR75 Philip Donovan 10.2 (H) 16L 6th of 10fn, 13rn to Nettuno Italia 11.5 here 26 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f Hvy

33/1 HR78 Philip Donovan 10.3 p.u. in race won by Dalmatic 10.9 LIM 28 DEC 25 18rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 80yds Sft/Hvy

Well beaten at 12-1 behind Aine’s Lad when fourth of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month, her only placing from nine starts.

RESERVES

O John J Lennon

T Thomas Dowling, Wicklow

B Ciaran McGrath

Br Bl g Maxios (GB) - Charyan (Danehill Dancer)

J F 009-45

JAYNEMAX HANDICAP RATING 93

16/1 HR94 Jordan Gainford 11.8 22L 5th of 12fn, 16rn to Mi Lucky Cailin 12.0 THU 29 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Hvy 125/1 Jordan Gainford 11.4 4 3/4L 24L 1/2L 4th to Stede Bonnet 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Sft

100/1 Shane O’Callaghan 11.7 18L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Shellrunforbriggs 11.5 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Mi Lucky Cailin when ﬁfth of

(IRE)

O John T Murray

T Liam P Cusack, Laois

B Martin C Fleming

Br B g Sholokhov - Grange Gold (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

J F p-0-70

QUIETRUNSTHEDON HANDICAP RATING 92

200/1 John Shinnick 11.1 27L 10th of 18 to El Cairos (FR) 11.12 THU 29 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy

300/1 John Shinnick 11.1 48L 7th of 9fn, 13rn to Stede Bonnet 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Sft

300/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 80L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Riskaway (FR) 11.12 THU 27 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f 51yds Gd/Yld

Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind El Cairos when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (heavy) last month. Reserve.

MASONS APRON (IRE) (20) 6 11 3 (157)

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 F 0-70

MASONS APRON  HANDICAP RATING 88

200/1 Brian Hayes 11.4 34L 14th of 18 to

Hvy 150/1 R. Deegan 11.12 71L 11th of 15fn, 18rn to Zanoosh 11.5 here 11

Yet

Blinkers worn by No 15. CPiece worn by No 7, No 8. TStrap worn by No 4, No 6, No 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 James The Brave, 11/2 Diamond Dollar, Ellies Rock, 15/2 Bruno From Mars, 10/1 Driveonwill, 16/1 What’s It To Ya, Johnny Cakes (FR), Rebel Cowgirl, Fortunate Outcome, 25/1 Gangster Granny, The Cobblers Wife, Poets Oath, 33/1 Laska Du Breuil (FR), The Son Of Brega, 50/1 Walkmethroughit, Sonny Fella (GB) 2025 - 1st Without Exception 2nd Blue Reed (FR) 3rd Joe’s Turn (5 min. 38.8 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

A competitive affair, with James The Brave sure to be popular after his all-the-way win here. Landing a gamble on that occasion, he has been raised 5lb and could well follow up, with leading conditional Michael Kenneally again on board. For a selection, ELLIES ROCK is marginally preferred Rated just 76, she has two solid efforts to her name since joining Terence O’Brien and after finishing second on her most recent start, it’ll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better Third and sixth to Marelly at Gowran on Thyestes day, Bruno From Mars and Poets Oath are of interest, while C&D winner Johnny Cakes and Ross O’Sullivan’s Driveonwill are other leading hopes. WIN: ELLIES ROCK EACH-WAY: JAMES THE BRAVE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (45 wins from 339 runners, 13%)

runs LASKA DU BREUIL & WHAT’S IT TO YA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs LASKA DU BREUIL & WHAT’S IT TO YA

Longest Travellers: ELLIES ROCK trained by T O’Brien, POETS OATH trained by R Tyner, WALKMETHROUGHIT trained by J Motherway, all Cork, 158 miles.

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pedigree. Heed the betting.

Miss N Fahey (7)

O Fiona Merlehan

T Jarlath P Fahey, Kildare

B Eugene Dunne

Br B f Gustav Klimt - Youve Got A Friend (Alhaarth)

J Mr D Doyle (7) F

Star Rating HHHH

Half-sister to Strawman, won six times between 1m and 1m 4f. Her pedigree is a cross for speed and stamina so any support in the betting would have foundations.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Gili Island, 11/4 Brady Hartsﬁeld, 8/1 Keep Twisting, 12/1 Littlebeen, 16/1 Born De Ceres (FR), Betty’s Glen 2025 - 1st Santo Sospir (FR) 2nd The Wager 3rd Top Coeur (FR) (4 min. 45.3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

With no form to go on, this is a difficult contest to assess. Representing top connections, GILI ISLAND appears the one to beat. Bought for 45,000 euros as a foal, the Crystal Ocean bay is a half-brother to Mr Incredible, an enigmatic but talented individual who filled the runner-up spot in the Midlands National of 2024. Littlebeen is the second choice, with this one a half-sister to stable companion Whatcouldhavebeen, a four-time winner who was placed at the highest level over flights. Successful with Heads Up here on Sunday, John McConnell saddles Brady Hartsfield and he is the most interesting of the remainder

WIN: GILI ISLAND EACH-WAY: LITTLEBEEN

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (97 wins from 719 runners, 13%) runs GILI ISLAND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (18 wins from 97 runners, 19%) runs GILI ISLAND Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The stable runs GILI ISLAND today. Longest Traveller: BORN DE CERES trained by P Gilligan, Galway, 125 miles.

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CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.40p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle of €10,000 (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 A hurdle for ﬁve years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 157 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. AllowanceHorses that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing allowed 8lb. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200

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SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF 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 have not run as a two or three yr old under Rules of Racing About 2 miles 4 furlongs 23 yards €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowance - Horses that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing allowed 8lb. The Final of this Series will be held at Fairyhouse in April, 2026. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300

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THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle of €37,500 (Grade 3) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125), Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750 A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only About 2 miles 4 furlongs 23 yards €337.50 to enter, €37.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5-y-o and up 10st 9lbs. Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 1st August, 2024 Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra. Value to winner: €22125; Second: €7500; Third: €3750; Fourth: €1875; Fifth: €1125; Sixth: €750

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FOURTH RACE 3.15p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Maiden Hurdle of €10,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €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 A hurdle for ﬁve years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting that HAVE NOT RUN UNDER RULES OF RACING About 2 miles 6 furlongs 175 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Allowance - Mares that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules allowed 8lb. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning ﬁlly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200

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FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Watch @SimonNottRacing On YouTube Handicap Hurdle of #14,500 (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555), Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 3 miles 183 yards €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 12th February. Weights raised by 1lb Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290

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SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100) (Generously sponsored by Matchbook Betting Exchange) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300 Sixth will receive €200 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100 About 2 miles 4 furlongs 23 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 12th February. Weights raised by 1lb Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45p.m. The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Flat Race of €10,000 (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 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) About 2 miles 157 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualiﬁed Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200

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