OFFICIALS
UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES
WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2026
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
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CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill
EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com
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Mr N. Speirs
Mr D. Ashmore
DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman)
Ms. L. Young
Mr R. O’Sullivan
Mr L. Queally
Mr J. Morris
Mr D. Ashmore
Mr C. O’Reilly
Mr N. Speirs
PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
WEDNESDAY 4TH 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. L. McFerran (Chair)
Mr W. Flood
Mr P. Caffrey
Mr J. Collins
Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales:
Starter:
Judge:
Handicapper:
Mr P.L. Malone
Mr J.R. Banahan
Mr. D. Maher
Mr M. Weedon
Stewards Secretaries: Mr A. Ring & Ms P. Hassett
Medical Officer:
Veterinary Officer:
Veterinary Assistants:
Dr A. McGoldrick
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Ms C. Murphy, Mr D. Fennessy & Mr D.J. Condell
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. H. Dillon (Yard)
Mr. M. McRedmond (Track)
Mr T. Burns (Track)
DOCTOR
Dr. R. Downey
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
Dear Friends of Punchestown,
On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire Punchestown team, I am delighted to welcome you here today for what promises to be an excellent day’s racing.
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Preparations are now well under way for the 2026 Punchestown Festival, with just over twelve weeks to go The flagship event takes place from Tuesday 28th April to Saturday 2nd May and if Festival 2025 is anything to go by, we are in for a treat.
In the meantime, I wish you a very enjoyable day’s racing and sincerely thank you for your support.
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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
ABOUT TOWN
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CLOAK ROOM
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EVACUATION
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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.
REFUSAL & REMOVAL
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WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES
DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL MAIN TOILET BLOCKS. VIEWING FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING NEAR THE WINNERS’ POSITION AND IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND ADJACENT TO THE STEWARDS STAND
UP THE YARD 2026
Stud & Stablestaff Raising Funds For The MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY
Rememberin g PP Ho gan
Trainer of no less than 34 winners throughout Punchestown festivals and rider of 11, P.P Hogan had a stronghold over the La Touche and Ladies Cup that spanned over four decades.
Before PP’s passing, he requested that a set of his coveted colours be presented to Punchestown, the only remaining racecourse to host cross-country racing over natural obstacles and the home of his most famous victories.
Horses such as Any Crack, Ah Whist and Howyanow became Punchestown “immortals” winning five La Touche Cups and five Champion Hunters Chases between them. Himself a champion amateur jockey five times, P.P Hogan employed the services of several other champion amateurs to carry his colours into the winners enclosure at Punchestown, most notably Ted Walsh, Niall “Boots” Madden and laterally Enda Bolger.
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42) Three Miles and 193 Yards (Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy)
€5900; SECOND: €2000; THIRD: €1000; FOURTH: €500; FIFTH: €300; SIXTH: €200
B
J Mr P A King (3) F 4p38p-3 GRANGE SOLDIER 1 N.H.
€6,195.00 (PtoP) 8/1 P A King 14L 3rd to Gale Force Jet (GB) TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 9r5f
Mr P.A. King
(CP)
O Robcour
T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Br B g Walk In The Park - Shannon Rose (Topanoora) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 65p75-p
SHANNON ROYALE 4 N.H. WINS €28,615.00 C
Sean Bowen 11.2 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Herakles Westwood (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 1 JAN 8rn hcp chse (0-150)3m 1f 56yds Gd 8/1 HR136 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 (CP) (TS) 16L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Dee Capo (FR) 11.5 here 22 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 70yds Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR136 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 10L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Sportinthepark 10.10 GAL 25 OCT 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 200yds Yld
O Mrs H M Keaveney
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais
Br Gr g Martaline (GB) - Virgata (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
J Keith Donoghue F 130u63- (B,T)
VANILLIER (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €96,750.60 CD HANDICAP RATING 141
Eoin Staples 11.10 (BK) (TS) 3/4L 7 1/2L 3rd to Egbert (GB) 10.13 HAYDOCK PARK 30 DEC 25 4rn
Gd /Sft 4/1 HR143 Keith Donoghue 11.9 (BK) (TS) 36L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Desertmore House 11.4 here 23 NOV 25 chse 3m 90yds Sft/Hvy 3/1Fav HR143 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (BK) (TS) u.r in race won by Busselton (FR) 11.7 here 1
O D J Gillen T
O Peter Maher & M J Halligan & Jeffrey Brennan & Alan E Smith
T Peter Maher, Kildare
B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor
Br Gr g Milan (GB) - Magie de Toulouse (FR) (Northern Crystal (GB)) J Sean O’Keeffe F 68598-b (C,T)
CAVALRY MASTER 6 N.H. WINS €44,228.00 C (PtoP) 10/1 B T Stone br.d in race won by Gale Force Jet (GB) TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 9r5f
125/1 HR108 Sean O’Keeffe 11.4 (CP) (TS) 54L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Desertmore House 11.4 here 23 NOV
3m
Sft/Hvy Sean O’Keeffe 11.0 (CP) (TS) 25L 9th of 11fn, 15rn to Stumptown 11.0 PARDUBICE 12
ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over four years ago. Brought down when 10-1 at Tinahely over 3m (soft) in a point-to-point race won by Gale Force Jet last month on his latest outing.
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Dillon Family
Br B g Yeats - Saucy Present (Presenting (GB))
J Danny Gilligan F 8p44-22 (C,T)
CONFLATED 7 N.H. WINS €304,293.00 (PtoP) 7/2 J M Halford 6L 2nd to Carnfunnock TYRELLA 24-JAN-26 8r4f Open 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 9/4FF D M O’Connor 20L 2nd to Hunters Yarn AGHABULLOGUE 11-JAN-26 8r5f Open 3m Hvy (PtoP) 4/6FF B O’Neill 15L 4th to Galon De Vauzelle (FR) TINAHELY 16-NOV-25 5r4f Open 3m Sft
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from
to softheavy, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 6l by Carnfunnock when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Tyrella over 3m (good - yielding) last month.
O Denis Paul Murphy
T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford
B J Lenihan
Br B g Walk In The Park - Fintara (Kayf Tara (GB))
J Eoin Staples (5) F 8p15-32
EMPIRE SOLDIER (PtoP) 4/1 S W Kehoe nkL 2nd to Lord Desart BALLYCRYSTAL 18-JAN-26 6r5f Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/1 S W Kehoe 7 1/2L 3rd to Lord Desart TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/1 S Cotter 22L 5th to Chemical Energy LINGSTOWN 23-NOV-25 11r7f Open 3m 1f Yld/Sft
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Beaten a neck by Lord Desart when second of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Ballycrystal over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.
O John P McManus
T E Bolger, Limerick
B Cte Michel De Gigou
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Niagaria Du Bois (FR) (Grand Tresor (FR))
J Charlie O’Dwyer (5) F 0740-23- (TStrap)
FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 9 N.H. WINS €531,266.40 (PtoP) 1/1FF Ms A O’Connor 9L 3rd to Hunters Yarn MOIG SOUTH 23-NOV-25 8r5f Open 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 6/4 Ms A O’Connor 6L 2nd to Magic Sadler (GB) QUAKERSTOWN 08-NOV-25 8r6f Open 3m Yld/Sft Richard Deegan 11.9 (TS)
Has won two hurdle races and seven chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to softheavy, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 8 behind Hunters Yarn beaten 9l at evens fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Moig South over 3m (soft - heavy) in November last year.
Has won two hurdle races, two chases and four point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 100-1 here over 3m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Desertmore House in November last year on his latest outing.
O Allan Snow
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Joseph O’Rahilly
Br B g Yeats - Ballylough Lady (Mister Lord (USA))
J Jack Kennedy F 350127- (TStrap)
THE GOFFER 4 N.H. WINS €120,950.00
Star Rating
9/2 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.7 (TS) 6 1/2L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Its On The Line 12.0 DRYL 26 DEC 25 hnt.ch 3m Gd/Yld 9/4Fav HR134 Danny Gilligan 11.4 (TS) 4L 2nd to Desertmore House 11.4 here 23 NOV 25 15rn chse 3m 90yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 6/4 A J Lord won 2 1/2L 45L from Solitary Man and Jack In The Box UMMA HOUSE 19-OCT-25 6r5f Open 3m Gd/Yld
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from goodyielding to yielding. Beaten 7l behind Its On The Line at 9-2 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 3m (good - yielding) in December last year.
O M McEvoy
T Denis Paul Murphy, Wexford
B Mr P Murphy
Br B f Yeats - Benefit Scheme (Beneficial (GB))
J Mr S Cotter (7) F 63p047- (C,T)
THREE BY TWO 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C
Star Rating HHH
9/1 HR95 Jordan Gainford 10.11 (CP) 38L 7th of 10fn, 16rn to Rising Dust 11.3 THU 20 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 66yds Yld 20/1 HR95 Jordan Gainford 11.2 (CP) 4L 8 1/2L 11L 4th to Desertmore House 11.4 here 23 NOV 25 15rn chse 3m 90yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR95 R. Deegan 11.9 (CP) 94L last of 10fn, 16rn to Hit The Frame (GB) 10.10 WEX 29 AUG 25 hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f Gd
She has won two chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Rising Dust when seventh of 16 on her latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 3m 1f (yielding) in December last year.
B,T worn by No 3. C,T worn by No 5, No 6, No 9, No 11. TStrap worn by No 8, No 10 Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Vanillier (FR), 3/1 The Goffer, 4/1 Conflated, Fakir D’oudairies (FR), 12/1 Shannon Royale, Three By Two, 14/1 Vaureal (FR), 33/1 Empire Soldier, 66/1 Grange Soldier, Cavalry Master, Lough Derg Spirit 2025 - 1st Vanillier (FR) 2nd Coko Beach (FR) 3rd Stealthy Tom (7 min. 10.2 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Vanillier won this race in impressive fashion last year and the following month had THE GOFFER about a length behind when an unlucky third to Stumptown at the Cheltenham Festival The Gavin Cromwell-trained grey has been generally disappointing since and The Goffer comprehensively turned the tables over this course in November when second to Desertmore House, with Three By Two about 20 lengths behind in fourth. Conflated and Fakir D’Oudairies are both Grade 1 winners over fences, but have failed to score in point-topoints this term and appear a shadow of their peak ability
WIN: THE GOFFER
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: VANILLIER
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 702 runners, 14%)
runs CONFLATED and THE GOFFER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%)
runs CONFLATED and THE GOFFER
Fancy That: E Bolger won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES today.
TRACK ACTION
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IRISH STALLION FARMS
Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor.
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3.1 million towards Irish prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to over €66m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
of €26,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42) Two Miles and Six Furlongs 35 Yards
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) FIRST €15340; SECOND: €5200; THIRD: €2600; FOURTH: €1300; FIFTH: €780; SIXTH: €520
F Maguire
22/1 HR127 Mr F. Maguire 12.4 (TS) 11L 5th of 11fn, 13rn to
18/1 HR129 Mr F. Maguire 10.13 (TS) p.u. in race won by Better Times Ahead 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25 15rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 6f Yld/Sft 25/1 HR125 Mr F. Maguire 11.12 (TS) 50L last of 12 to Linden Arden 11.1 here 15
O M A Ryan
T T M Walsh, Kildare
B M Ryan
Br B f Harzand - Elyaadi (GB) (Singspiel)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 3234f-6
GAOTH CHUIL 4 N.H. WINS
11/10Fav Gavin Brouder 11.4 fell in race won by Belle The Lioness 11.7 TIPP 1 JUL 25 13rn beg.ch 2m 3f 155yds Yld 8/1 Mr J.H. Williamson 10.9 1 1/2L 1 1/2L hd 4th to A Dream To Share 11.7 LEP 19 JUN 25 13rn mdn 1m 7f Gd 3 MISS PRONUNCIATION (IRE) (21) 9 11 4 (158)
O John P McManus
T Padraig Roche, Kildare
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Br B f Walk In The Park - Adarma (Topanoora)
J Aidan Kelly (3) F f3534-p (TStrap)
MISS PRONUNCIATION 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00
7/2Fav HR120 Mark Walsh 11.5 (H) (TS) 1 1/4L 3L hd 4th to True Testimony 11.1 FAIR 29
17/2 HR120 Mark Walsh
O Eric Newnham
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Mr Thomas Moran
Br B f Doyen - Mayo Mystique (Heron Island)
J Tiernan Power Roche (3) F 2-0p5pp- (CPiece)
PHILS CHOICE 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 107
10/1
12/1
HR106 Tiernan Power Roche 10.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by Cousin Kate 10.11 LIM
HR108 Tiernan Power Roche 10.4 (CP) p.u. in race won by True Testimony 11.1 FAIR 29 NOV 25
50/1 Simon Torrens 11.7 28L 5th of 9 to July Flower (FR) 11.7 LIM 19
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up having jumped the last when 10-1 at Limerick over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Cousin Kate in December last year on her latest outing.
O Race & Stay Racing Club
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Ethel Flanagan & Sunnyhill Stud
Br Ch f Mount Nelson (GB) - Grangeclare Gold (Old Vic)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 515234-
SOPHIA ROSE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 106
7/1 HR105 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.7 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Happy Dreams (FR) 11.9
5/1 Keith Donoghue 11.5 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Jacovec Cavern (GB) 11.7 GOW 8 NOV 25 17rn
Star Rating HHHH
4f Hvy 15/2 Keith Donoghue 11.5 3 1/2L 2nd to Seskin Flash 11.12 DWNP 10
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Happy Dreams when fourth of 14 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 2f (heavy) in December last year.
O Cullentra Racing Club
T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Denis Ahern
Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Amazon Mist (King’s Theatre)
J Jordan Gainford F 1796p-8 (CPiece)
28/1 HR107 Danny Gilligan 11.9 (CP) 25L 8th of 9fn, 14rn to West Of Carrig
Star Rating HH
HARDY DIAMOND 2 N.H. WINS €12,685.00 HANDICAP RATING 103
14/1 HR109 Jack Kennedy 11.11 (CP) p.u. in race won by Rising Dust 11.3 THU 20 DEC 25 16rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 66yds Yld 28/1 HR110 Carl Millar 11.7 (CP) 16L 6th of 10fn, 15rn to Rising Dust 10.2 THU 27 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 3m 1f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind West Of Carrig when eighth of 14 on her latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
CPiece worn by No 5, No 7. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Gaoth Chuil, 7/2 Crecora Hills, 4/1 Miss Pronunciation, Sophia Rose, 6/1 Nine Graces (GB), 10/1 Phils Choice, 16/1 Hardy Diamond 2025 - 1st Theonewedreamof 2nd Sainte Dona (FR) 3rd Music Of Tara (GB) (6 min. 10 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
CRECORA HILLS won a Naas handicap hurdle and opened her account over fences at the same track when readily taking a 2m4f handicap in November She was subsequently placed here off her revised mark and may have been found a decent opportunity to add to her tally Nine Graces has won over hurdles and fences at this venue, including an impressive success over a similar trip early last year She indicated a return to form here last month and may pose more of a threat than Sophia Rose, who steps up in trip after a creditable fourth at the Limerick Christmas meeting. Gaoth Chuil is another to consider
WIN: CRECORA HILLS EACH-WAY: NINE GRACES
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 702 runners, 14%) runs HARDY DIAMOND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runs HARDY DIAMOND
Longest Traveller: CRECORA HILLS trained by R Tyner, Cork, 158 miles. Star
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SITUATED BESIDE THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE & FIRST FLOOR GRANDSTAND SERVING FESTIVE TREATS, GOOD FOOD & HOT DRINKS with Lily & Wild
KIDS
LOCATION GROUND FLOOR PANORAMIC STAND ADJACENT TO THE HORSE WALK
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42)
(Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy)
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €7080; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240
O W P Drew
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Mary M Brennan
Br B g Fascinating Rock - Meri Devie (FR) (Spirit One (FR))
J Keith Donoghue F 1-00
EMBRACE THE DAY
125/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 last of 15fn, 16rn to Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.12 NAAS 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 150yds Hvy
33/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 38L 10th of 18fn, 20rn to I Started A Joke 11.12 here 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/2 B T Stone won 2L 2 1/2L from Twilight Veil and Wise Man LOUGHREA 11-MAY-25 9r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
O Stracklevin Stud Farms Ltd
T William Durkan, Dublin
B M Dr V Roger-Yves Simon, Mme Jeanne Aznar,Mee Dr V Valerie Simon & M Richard Venn
Br B g Clovis Du Berlais (FR) - Olympe De Sceaux (FR) (Diableneyev (USA))
J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 9-0
LIVE YOUR DREAMS (FR)
200/1 Patrick M O’Brien 11.7 76L 11th of 12 to Timesareachanging 11.9 NAV 17 JAN mdn hdl 2m 6f Sft/Hvy 10/1 Philip Byrnes 11.6 70L last of 9fn, 10rn to Los Blanco (FR) 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 1f 53yds Yld 3 OLD SAXONY (IRE) (471)
O Paul Nolan
T Paul Nolan, Wexford
B Mrs Fitri Hay Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Mirage (Oasis Dream (GB))
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 474441/OLD SAXONY 1 FLAT WIN €3,429.10 Silvestre De Sousa 9.10 won 3 1/2L 1L from Gold Aura (GB) 10.2 and
8.8sec Jamie Spencer 9.8 1 1/4L 1/2L 6L 4th to Hunters Run 9.8
Jim Crowley 9.6 1L 6L s/hd
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 05-
THEMORETHEMERRIER (GB)
50/1 Mark Walsh 11.12 32L 5th of 8 to Espresso Milan 11.12 here 11 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 12yds Sft/Hvy
50/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 72L 13th of 14fn, 16rn to Port Authority 11.12 NAAS 9
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Espresso Milan when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
THEWAYBACKHOME (IRE) (13) 5 11 12 (166)
O Rebel Deise Syndicate
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B William Codd
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Yourelookinwell (Gold Well (GB))
J John Shinnick (3) F 862-97
THEWAYBACKHOME
125/1 John Shinnick 11.1 32L last of 7 to Champagne Jury 11.12 GOW 22 JAN mdn hdl 2m Hvy
Rating H
50/1 John Shinnick 11.9 9th of 10fn, 13rn to King Of Aces (FR) 11.12 CLON 8 JAN mdn hdl 2m 202yds Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 D Higgins 2L 2nd to Loch Ness Pineau (FR) CURRAGHMORE 26-OCT-25 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
O M A Molloy
T M A Molloy, Tipperary
B Mr James Casey
Br B g Vendangeur - Much Appreciated (Heron Island)
J Daniel King F
Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Champagne Jury when last of 7 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Feivel, won four times over hurdles at 2m 4f and 2m 6f and in a chase at 3m.
O H O S Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited
Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Above The Clouds (FR) (High Chaparral)
J Paul Townend F 752030- (TStrap)
TOO BOSSY FOR US 1 FLAT WIN €15,517.20
14/1 HR91 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (H) 22L 24th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld 17/2 HR90 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 hd 1 3/4L D/h for 3rd with Aeronautic 9.6 to Happy Pharoah 8.9 LEP 13 SEP 25 17rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR92 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.8 (H) 12L 12th of 20 to Filey Bay 10.7 GAL 28 JUL 25 hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Lulamba when fifth of 12 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race over this course and distance (yielding) in May last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
O T J Ward
T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare
B Thomastown Farm Ltd
Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Wichita Line (Roderic O’Connor)
J Liam McKenna (5) F 5048-0- (Hood)
YOUR OUT OF LINE
Star Rating HH
150/1 Liam McKenna 11.2 88L last of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld 10/1 HR67 Terry Casey 8.6 13L 8th of 10 to Alto Sax 9.2 FAIR 30 MAY 24 1m 2f Gd 7/1 Wesley Joyce 8.11 3/4L 3/4L ns 4th to King Of The Bronx 9.12 GOW 9 MAY 24 12rn 1m Sft
Well beaten at 150-1 behind Ballyfad when 19th of 21 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
O P G C Syndicate
T Mark Fahey, Kildare
B Newsells Park Stud
Br Ch f Dubawi - Giants Play (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
J Thomas O’Connor (7) F 338-313////BALLET QUEEN (GB) 2 FLAT WINS €16,250.00
V CHEMINAUD 9.0 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Go With The Wind (FR) 8.9 CAGNES-SUR-MER 12
Mr P. Boudot 9.1 won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Brinjal (GB) 8.9 and Agenda (GER) 8.13 CAGNES-SUR-MER 28
J. Guillochon 9.7 nk nk 3rd to Snag It 9.5 LYON LA SOIE 14 JAN 21 7rn 1m 1f
16 behind Go With The Wind beaten 6l on her latest outing at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1m 3f in February ‘21 Having her first run for a new stable today. Star Rating H
O S Tobin
T R Donohoe, Kilkenny
B Seamus Tobin
Br B f Jet Away (GB) - Balinaboola Lass (Brian Boru (GB))
J Phillip Enright F 000-7 BALLINABOOLA GOLD
300/1 Danny Mullins 10.13 50L 7th of 16fn, 17rn to Radiator Springs 10.13 CLON 8 JAN mdn hdl 2m 202yds Hvy
200/1 R. Deegan 11.7 57L 13th of 19 to Oldschool Outlaw 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
150/1 Conor Owens 10.9 15th of 16 to Jisco Du Brem (FR) 11.7 KILB 16 JUN 25 Bumper 2m Gd/Yld
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Radiator Springs when seventh of 17 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
O Blue Riband Racing
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mr D Pratt
Br B f Workforce (GB) - Mise En Place (GB) (Dr Fong (USA))
J Jordan Gainford F 912-16-3
FORCEONMYOWN 1 N.H. WIN €6,490.00 C
6/1 Jack Kennedy 11.7 5L 35L 3rd to Ill Raise A Glass 11.7 here 12 JAN 10rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 Carl Millar 11.2 13L 6th of 15fn, 18rn to Changeyourstars 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 13/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 won 2 3/4L 5 1/2L from Jem’s Lilly 11.4 and Galileo Springs 11.4 here 13 JAN 25 6rn Bumper 2m 85yds Sft
O P A Kelly
T Peter Lawlor (R), Wicklow
B Patrick Kelly
Br B f Kingston Hill (GB) - Creating Speed (Lord Shanakill (USA))
J Sean O’Keeffe F 66-9
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Third of 10 behind Ill Raise A Glass beaten 40l at 6-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
THE FLY WINDOW
200/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.5 46L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.12 NAAS 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m 2f 150yds Hvy 40/1 Mr R.M. McParland 11.4 14L 6th of 13 to Lilannbee (GB) 11.4 here 31 DEC 25 Bumper 2m 2f 79yds Yld (PtoP) 4/1 H D Dunne 6th to Recite A Poem BARTLEMY 11-MAY-25 10r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Shuttle Diplomacy when 9th of 16 on her hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
O Gigginstown House Stud
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B E A R L Ecurie des Mottes
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Ulyssa Des Mottes (FR) (Nononito (FR))
J Danny Mullins
Star Rating HHH A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 3f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Kilmeaden when fifth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month.
O Del Boy Partnership
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Fermoir Ltd
Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Kerry Gal (Galileo)
J Ben Harvey F 00505-9
ROYAL BELIEF
200/1
Star Rating H
Ben Harvey 11.7 44L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to Kilmeaden 11.7 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 35yds Sft/Hvy 125/1
Ben Harvey 11.0 33L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Bertutea (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Hvy 10/1 HR55 Ronan Whelan 9.5 (BK) 29L 12th of 16 to Nancee Spain 9.4 ROS 13 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)1m 4f 46yds Sft
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Kilmeaden when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month.
Hood worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Too Bossy For Us, 6/1 Speculateur (FR), 25/1 Old Saxony, 33/1 Mino Des Mottes (FR), 50/1 Ballet Queen (GB), Forceonmyown, 150/1 Themorethemerrier (GB), Thewaybackhome, Thisain’tthat, Your Out Of Line, Ballinaboola Gold, The Fly Window, Royal Belief, 200/1 Embrace The Day, Live Your Dreams (FR) 2025 - 1st Ethical Diamond 2nd Kainsbourg (FR) 3rd Dont Tell Jack (4 min. 19.7 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
TOO BOSSY FOR US earned a rating in the 90s on the Flat and gained hurdling experience when far from disgraced in Grade 1 company last spring. The son of Golden Horn was placed in the valuable Petingo Handicap over 1m5f at Leopardstown in September and was also a creditable seventh on his jumping debut in the Triumph Hurdle Speculateur won a point-to-point for Colin Bowe and filled the runner-up spot behind the selection’s stablemate King Of Aces when switched to hurdles at Clonmel last month. Old Saxony has been absent since winning on the Flat for David Simcock in 2024, while Mino Des Mottes and Forceonmyown appear the pick of the remainder WIN: TOO BOSSY FOR US EACH-WAY: SPECULATEUR
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (194 wins from 773 runners, 25%) runs MINO DES MOTTES and TOO BOSSY FOR US
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 63 runners, 17%) runs MINO DES MOTTES and TOO BOSSY FOR US
Longest Traveller: THEWAYBACKHOME trained by T O’Brien, Cork, 158 miles.
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O John P McManus
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Two Miles and Three Furlongs 17 Yards Start
Br B g Walk In The Park - Whatwillwecallher (Old Vic)
J Mark Walsh F 66-4
AGAMEOFTWOHALVES HANDICAP RATING 110
12/1 Danny Gilligan 11.4 38L 18L 8 1/2L 4th to Mighty Park 11.4 FAIR 15 JAN 16rn
2m Sft 10/1 Danny Gilligan 11.7 14L 6th of 20 to Open Secret (GB) 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25
2m 3f Sft/Hvy 9/1 Mark Walsh 11.11 20L 6th of 20fn, 22rn to Classical Creek (GB) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV 25
O Michael J Mulligan & Patrick G Walsh
T Mark Fahey, Kildare
B Liam Gavin
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Ostarakov (GER) (Sholokhov)
J Thomas O’Connor (7) F 5-3057-
CAN HAPPEN HANDICAP RATING 110
25/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 51L 7th of 20fn, 21rn to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.12 here 13 NOV 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy 12/1 Austin Gordon 10.11 13L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Sticwiththeprocess (GB) 11.4 FAIR 4 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 80/1 Mr R.W Barron 11.9 80L 14th of 20fn, 22rn to Soldier In Milan 12.0 here 2 MAY 25 Bumper 2m 2f 181yds Yld
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O From The Ground Up Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Miss Susan Scott
Br B g Court Cave - Jiggle Joules (Rudimentary (USA))
J Keith Donoghue F 299-7
GOOD OPTION HANDICAP RATING 110
100/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 26L 7th of 25 to Future Prospect 11.5 NAAS 9 JAN mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft
125/1 Shane Fitzgerald 11.12 30L 9th of 21fn, 22rn to Murat 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld 80/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.12 50L 9th of 26 to Road Exile 11.12 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl
Gillian Cody T R P Cody, Kilkenny B R Cody Br B g Free Eagle - Wild Academy (Royal Academy (USA)) J Paddy Cody (7)
O Six Degenerates Syndicate
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
Br B g Telescope - Leblon ()
J Eoin Staples (5) F 6466-67
KASHCHEI (GB) HANDICAP RATING 110
150/1
Kevin Sexton 11.12 15L 7th of 12 to Timesareachanging 11.9 NAV 17 JAN mdn hdl 2m 6f Sft/Hvy
28/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 37L last of 6fn, 7rn to Rebel Budz 11.12 CK 3 JAN mdn hdl 3m Yld/Sft
5/2Fav Mr R.W Barron 11.9 16L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Appy Getaway 12.0 KILB 9 AUG 25 Bumper 2m Gd/Yld
LOYAL PRAETORIAN
O Mrs Clare Newell & Michael Kelleher
T Gerard Kelleher (R), Cork
B Mrs Maureen Gill
Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Royal Debutante (Presenting (GB))
J Mr L M Kelleher (7) F 65p2f-5
LOYAL PRAETORIAN HANDICAP RATING 105
Placed in a NH flat race from nine starts. Beaten 16l behind Timesareachanging at 150-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH
16/1 Mr L.M. Kelleher 10.13 14L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Hillberry Hill 11.6 THU 18 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 14/1 Mr L.M. Kelleher 10.13 fell in race won by Raise You Up 11.4 LIM 29 DEC 25 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 7/2 Thomas O’Connor 11.10 6 1/2L 2nd to Mystic Malina 11.5 CLON 2 DEC 25 14rn mdn
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Finished 14l behind Hillberry Hill when fifth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
O Ms Anita Acheson
T Edward F Power (R), Tipperary
B Anita Acheson
J Phillip Enright F 0/-2100-0 (Hood) PEPPERS CORNER
Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosesn’raspberries (Flemensfirth (USA))
Star Rating H
200/1 Josh Younge 10.12 (H) 65L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Shabby Hill 11.12 here 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy 250/1 Phillip Enright 11.5 (H) 77L 14th of 15fn, 18rn to Zanoosh 11.5 here 11 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 200/1 Josh Younge 10.12 (H) 70L 14th of 26 to Road Exile 11.12 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Shabby Hill when 12th of 14 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month.
Hood worn by No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Kashchei (GB), 8/1 Agameoftwohalves, Can Happen, 10/1 Good Option, 16/1 Harpy Eagle, Loyal Praetorian, 250/1 Peppers Corner 2025 - 1st Drusilla (GB) 2nd Johnny Blue 3rd Love At Sea (5 min. 21.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Gordon Elliott’s AGAMEOFTWOHALVES could be the answer to this maiden hurdle There was some promise in his sixths in big fields at Navan and Naas before a remote fourth behind an impressive winner at Fairyhouse Testing ground holds no fears for him and he’s related to a couple of horses who have winning form over this sort of distance. Loyal Praetorian will enjoy this trip and ground, and wasn’t done with in second when he departed at the penultimate flight at Limerick over Christmas. A step up in distance is likely to suit Good Option, who can get in the mix. Harpy Eagle has plenty of placed form, although that has all been on better ground WIN: AGAMEOFTWOHALVES EACH-WAY: LOYAL PRAETORIAN
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 702 runners, 14%) runs AGAMEOFTWOHALVES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runs AGAMEOFTWOHALVES
Longest Traveller: HARPY EAGLE trained by R P Cody, Kilkenny, 62 miles. Star Rating
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
HORSE WELFARE
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In total three veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.
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Two Miles and Three Furlongs 17 Yards
O Mrs Ann Marie McManus
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Mr K McManus
Br B g Westerner (GB) - Start At The Top (Scorpion)
J Jack Kennedy F 777-1 NEEDS MUST 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00
15/8 HR108 Jack Kennedy 11.12 won 3 1/4L 8 1/2L from Pat’s Legacy 11.12 and Umpire’s Call 11.12
66/1 Jordan Gainford 11.7 18L 7th of 20 to Open Secret (GB) 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC
25/1 Jody McGarvey 11.7 48L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Ephesus 11.7
O Gigginstown House Stud
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B M Pascal Noue
Br B f Great Pretender - Dissidente (FR) (Double Bed (FR)) J Paul Townend F 12-084- (H,T)
LUMIERE DU LARGE (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €5,500.00 HANDICAP RATING 115 10/11Fav Paul Townend 11.5 (H) (TS) 1 3/4L 22L 7L 4th to Kazansky 11.12 CK 7 DEC 25 19rn mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy 125/1 Kevin Sexton 10.7 (TS) 48L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Lulamba (FR) 11.0 here 3 MAY 25 hdl Grade 1 2m Yld Kevin Sexton 10.9 (TS) 37L 10th of 17 to Poniros (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 25 hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Gd /Sft
3 MOJOE (IRE) (23) 6 11 7 (161)
O J Browne
T Patrick T Foley, Carlow
B Kilnamoragh Stud
Br Ch g Casamento - Rose Gallery (FR) (Gallery of Zurich)
J Simon Torrens F 4-8847-1
MOJOE 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 C HANDICAP RATING 113
14/1 HR107 Simon Torrens 11.9 won 1/2L hd from Sean Mc 10.2 and Kinturk Nelson 10.3 here 12 JAN 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 73yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 25L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Zeus Power (GER) 11.11 THU 20 DEC 25
33/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 (H) 11L 3/4L 10L 4th to Riskaway (FR) 11.12
O John P McManus
T J P Dempsey, Kildare
B Philip Dempsey
Br B g Yeats - Jacksonslady (Jackson’s Drift (USA))
J Mark Walsh F 4440- (Hood)
JACKO STAR HANDICAP RATING 108
9/1
HR109 Luke Dempsey 11.1 26L 13th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.12 LEP 26
5/1 Mark Walsh 11.7 2 1/2L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Chase The Moon 11.2 GOW 8 NOV
10/1 Keith Donoghue 11.7 4 3/4L nk 2 1/4L 4th to Rakki (GB) 11.7 ROS 29 SEP 25
Star Rating HH
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Spinola Bay when 13th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
O Dunglen Racing Syndicate
T Eoin Griffin, Kilkenny
B Ms S Murphy
Br B g Sans Frontieres - Kings Queen (Wizard King (GB))
J Ricky Doyle F 7332-31 (C,H)
LOUGH NIGARA 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 C HANDICAP RATING 101
5/1 HR93 Ricky Doyle 10.10 (CP) (H) won 5 1/2L 1/2L from Folly Master 11.12 and Rocky’s Howya 10.11 here 12 JAN 16rn
Star Rating HHH
5/1 HR93 Ricky Doyle 10.12 (H) 6L 4 1/2L 3rd to A Year Older 10.2 FAIR 1 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 2f Yld 11/4 HR90 Ricky Doyle 10.7 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Kingkong Ciergues (FR) 10.9 FAIR 21 NOV 25 10rn
A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race here over 2m 6f (soft - heavy), beating Folly Master by 6l. Also entered at Fairyhouse yesterday.
O 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 (7) F 45012p-
JAMES THE BRAVE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 91
Star Rating HH
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 (0-100)3m 70yds Hvy 17/2 HR91 Michael Kenneally 10.12 won nk 7L from Zolpharine 10.6 and God Help Us 11.0 KILL 5 OCT 25 12rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 7f 100yds Yld
A winner of a chase at 2m 7f on yielding ground. Pulled up 3 out when 7-1 at Limerick over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Duffys Hodey in December last year on his latest outing. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
C,H worn by No 6. H,T worn by No 2. Hood worn by No 5 Long Handicap - James The Brave 9-13(139)
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Needs Must, 7/2 Lumiere Du Large (FR), 6/1 Lough Nigara, 7/1 Mojoe, 14/1 Take Stock, 20/1 James The Brave, 50/1 Jacko Star 2025 - 1st Duffys Hodey 2nd Balko D’ange (FR) 3rd Duke Silver (5 min. 17.8 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
LUMIERE DU LARGE could be worth chancing on handicap debut. She had useful form in France and was tried in Grade 1 company at Cheltenham and Punchestown on her first couple of starts for Willie Mullins. She was unplaced on both occasions and finished fourth in a maiden hurdle at Cork in December, but the suspicion is that there is more to come from her The handicapper didn’t miss Needs Must’s victory in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse and he looks a big player, despite carrying top-weight. Take Stock and Mojoe are others capable of being in the mix.
WIN: LUMIERE DU LARGE EACH-WAY: NEEDS MUST
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (194 wins from 773 runners, 25%)
runs LUMIERE DU LARGE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 63 runners, 17%) runs LUMIERE DU LARGE
Longest Traveller: LOUGH NIGARA trained by E Griffin, Kilkenny, 62 miles.
DID YOU KNOW
Punchestown is the only racecourse in Ireland that hosts cross-country racing over 35 obstacles styled on natural countryside fences, banks and hedges.
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!
HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 42) Two Miles and Seven Furlongs
VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €7080; SECOND: €2400; THIRD: €1200; FOURTH: €600; FIFTH: €360; SIXTH: €240
O Pique Syndicate
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B M Olivier Tricot
Br Gr g Karaktar - Sunny Wells (FR) (Falco (USA))
J Keith Donoghue F 2f229BERGAMASQUO (FR)
11/4 Keith Donoghue 11.7 21L 9th of 20 to Open Secret (GB) 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25
5/2Fav Keith Donoghue 11.7 6 1/2L 2nd to Maverick Mack 11.7 GOW 8 NOV 25 18rn mdn hdl 2m 20yds Hvy (PtoP) 7/4FF N McParlan 1L 2nd to Cavalier Du Luy TOOMEBRIDGE 03-MAY-25 7r5f Mdn 3m Gd
O Mrs N Flynn & John Joseph Flynn
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B N Flynn
Br Ch g Leading Light - Poetics Girl (Saddlers’ Hall)
J Paul Townend F 4122-3
FILLYOUREYE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 120
5/6Fav Paul Townend 11.12 14L 11L 3rd to Rebel Budz 11.12 CK 3 JAN 7rn mdn hdl 3m Yld/Sft
5/4Fav Paul Townend 11.12 5 1/2L 2nd to Zanoosh 11.5 here 11 DEC 25 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy
4/1 Paul Townend 11.12 8L 2nd to Classical Creek (GB) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV 25 22rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft
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FRANKIE’S FREEBIE (IRE) (32)
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 9-3013-2
FRANKIE’S FREEBIE
7/1 Harry Sexton 11.5 14L 2nd to Rebel Budz 11.12 CK 3 JAN 7rn mdn hdl 3m Yld/Sft
66/1 Harry Sexton 11.5 5 1/2L 6L 3rd to Zanoosh 11.5 here 11 DEC 25 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy (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
LORD TOBIN (FR) (23) 5 11 12 (166)
O Gigginstown House Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Dr V Stefaan Butseraen
Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Quick Des Sacart (FR) (Ragmar (FR))
J Jack Kennedy F 403-7
LORD TOBIN (FR)
5/1 Jack Kennedy 11.12 36L 7th of 13fn, 14rn
O In The Hazard Syndicate
T Terence O’Brien, Cork
B Mr T O’Brien
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Feeling Flemish (Flemensfirth (USA)) J John Shinnick (3) F 3-13212-
2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan T Martin Brassil, Kildare B M Sydney Vidal
J Ricky Doyle F 48- (H,T) THERHYTHMOFTHENITE (FR) 17/2 Ricky Doyle 11.7 (TS) 40L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Lazare De Star (FR) 11.7 LEP 28
16/5 Ricky Doyle 11.7 (TS) 1L 9 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Santo Sospir (FR)
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Lazare De Star when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in December last year. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Nigel Thomas Slevin, Meath
P & A Heskin Br B f Getaway (GER) - Tops Island (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))
J Carl Millar (5) F 28-0 AINT OVER YET
150/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.11 12th of 13 to How’s Hannah 11.11
(PtoP) 4/1 J C Barry 32L 8th to Dawn Of Light QUAKERSTOWN 08-NOV-25 11r8f
(PtoP) 6/1 J C Barry 2nd to Dutton Law UMMA
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind How’s Hannah when 12th of 13 on her latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
O Katie McGuinness & Myles Leech T J A Berry, Wexford B Katie McGuinness Br B f Frammassone - Blazing Passion (Heron Island)
J Ross Berry (7) F 9up8-9
300/1 Shane O’Callaghan 10.6
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Needs Must when 9th of 15 in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Also entered at Fairyhouse yesterday.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft - heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Ag Obair Go Crua when fourth of 14 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 7f (soft) last month.
H,T worn by No 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Fillyoureye, 10/3 That Danny Feeling, 8/1 Frankie’s Freebie, 14/1 Therhythmofthenite (FR), 16/1 Bergamasquo (FR), 20/1 Lord Tobin (FR), 33/1 Nolans Rocco, 100/1 Fervida, 150/1 Aint Over Yet 2025 - 1st Argento Boy 2nd Flemensface 3rd Prophet’s Corner (6 min. 17.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
FILLYOUREYE is taken to overturn Cork form with Frankie’s Freebie on this ground
He was adrift of the winner in third, but prior to that he filled the runner-up berth behind useful sorts on testing ground at Navan and at this track. Frankie’s Freebie is a former point-to-point winner who has been placed in both maiden hurdles to date, so merits plenty of respect. That Danny Feeling, who has two bumper victories in the book, is a consistent horse and is well worth a market check on this step up in trip, while Lord Tobin and Bergamasquo are potential improvers over this trip
WIN: FILLYOUREYE
EACH-WAY: FRANKIE’S FREEBIE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (194 wins from 773 runners, 25%) runs FILLYOUREYE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 63 runners, 17%) runs FILLYOUREYE
Longest Traveller: THAT DANNY FEELING trained by T O’brien, Cork, 158 miles.
RACE RESULTS
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VALUE TO WINNER:
FIRST €8555; SECOND: €2900; THIRD: €1450; FOURTH: €725; FIFTH: €435; SIXTH: €290
Two Miles and Seven Furlongs
O Barry Logan
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Mr Alan Loughlin
Br B f Walk In The Park - Alleygrove Lass (Alderbrook (GB))
J Finn Brickley (7) F 0-431p-5 (CPiece)
KATIE DANIELS 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 110
8/1 Kevin Healy 10.12 39L 5th of 6fn, 12rn to Banter At The Bar (GB) 11.12 here 11 JAN beg.ch
9/1 HR110 Ben Harvey 11.2 p.u. in race won by Cousin Kate 10.11 LIM 26 DEC 25 12rn
Hvy 11/1 Ben Harvey 10.13 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Changeyourstars 10.13 and Zanoosh 11.7 FAIR 21
O Good Ghandi Gang
T Bernard Martin Crowley (R), Waterford
B Dane’s Well
Br B f Court Cave - Queen Medbh (Presenting (GB))
J Calum Hogan (7) F 389356- (TStrap)
SLOTTY DOTTY 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 C HANDICAP RATING 110
12/1 HR102 Calum Hogan 10.11 (TS) 41L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Duffys Hodey 9.9
Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR102 Phillip Enright 11.4 (H) (TS) 29L 5th of 10fn, 16rn to Rising Dust 11.3 THU 20 DEC 25 Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 66yds Yld 8/1 HR102 Ms J.I. Stokes 10.1 (H) (TS) 2 3/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Vaureal (FR) 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25 11rn
O Bective Stud
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B M Philippe Hurel, M Sean-Louis Hurel & Mme Segolene Clerc
Br B f Buck’s Boum (FR) - Victaline (FR) (Vic Toto (FR))
J Jack Kennedy F 1-46p7-4 (CPiece) MAGIC BOUM (FR) 1
O Michael Barry
T Michael Barry (R), Cork
B Mrs Esther Dinneen
Br B f Yeats - Tiffiny Gale (Glacial Storm (USA))
J John Shinnick (3) F 1377p0- (CPiece)
LUCKY VIV 2 N.H. WINS €14,750.00 C HANDICAP RATING 102
28/1 HR102 Calum Hogan 10.11 last of 11fn, 13rn to Pebble Bleu 9.13
100/1 HR105 Mike O’Connor 11.7 p.u. in race won by Cafe Con Leche 11.7 CK
25/1 HR107 John Shinnick 11.9 96L last of 7 to Flidais 10.8 TIPP 6
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 2m 7f on soft and heavy ground Well beaten at 28-1 behind Pebble Bleu when 11th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) in November last year.
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 (7) F 44f1-81
PEBBLE BLEU 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 C HANDICAP RATING
4/1Fav HR94 Michael Kenneally 9.13 won 3 1/4L 9 1/2L from Pookie Holler (GB) 11.4 and Ira
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 13/2 HR90 Michael Kenneally 9.13 won hd hd from Miss Lia 10.2 and Cousin Kate 11.5 TRAM
Hvy
She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 5f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1jt-fav at Thurles over 2m 7f (heavy) last month, beating Pookie Holler by 3 1/2l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
O Mrs Clare Connell
T Sarah Joanna Connell (R), Waterford
B P Connell
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Fern Bird (Revoque)
J Aidan Kelly (3) F 3485-23
CATCHABIRD HANDICAP RATING 98
7/2Fav HR98 Aidan Kelly 10.11 6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Missus Beeton 11.4
3/1 HR97 Cian Quirke 10.6 6L 2nd to Cousin Kate 11.1 CK 3 JAN 7rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 10/1 HR98 Aidan Kelly 10.1 (H) 17L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Cousin Kate 10.11 LIM 26 DEC 25 Ext
Placed in three hurdle races from 13 starts. Third of 11 behind Missus Beeton beaten 7l at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (soft) last month.
R Cody
Gr f Mount Nelson (GB) - All The Queens (Dilshaan (GB)) J Jordan Gainford F 94-40-07
NEL
12/1 HR97 Jordan Gainford 11.3 54L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to One Big Boum
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind One Big Boum when seventh of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
She has won a hurdle race and two point-to-points at 3m on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind One Horse Army when 9th of 16 on her latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 2f (soft) in January last year.
10 WALK IN THE CLOUDS (IRE)
O Silver Lining Racing Syndicate
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Mrs Mairead Curran
Br B f Walk In The Park - Drive On Kate (Milan (GB))
J Danny Gilligan F 31f0-08
WALK IN THE CLOUDS HANDICAP RATING 92
80/1
250/1
250/1
Star Rating HH
Ben Harvey 11.5 27L 8th of 15 to Needs Must 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft
Ben Harvey 11.5 50L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld
Ben Harvey 11.7 63L 17th of 19 to Oldschool Outlaw 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Needs Must when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
CPiece worn by No 1, No 3, No 5. TStrap worn by No 2, No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Catchabird, 10/3 Watching The Clock, 4/1 Magic Boum (FR), 7/1 Pebble Bleu, 8/1 Katie Daniels, 12/1 Walk In The Clouds, 16/1 Slotty Dotty, Queen Nel, 20/1 Dancing After Dark, 50/1 Lucky Viv 2025 - 1st Lucky Viv 2nd Betty Dutton 3rd Glenetty (6 min. 38.4 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
SLOTTY DOTTY has been chasing, but was a decisive winner over a similar trip at this racecourse just over a year ago and competes off 2lb lower with Calum Hogan’s claim factored in. Pebble Bleu is sure to be popular after winning at Thurles last week, where she availed of a good ride off the front and reappears under the mandatory 7lb penalty Magic Boum gets first-time cheekpieces after a fourth at Navan, while Watching The Clock generally runs her race and tries 2m7f for the first time Catchabird attempts a new trip in a bid to make the elusive breakthrough. WIN: SLOTTY DOTTY EACH-WAY: PEBBLE
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 702 runners, 14%) runs MAGIC BOUM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runs MAGIC BOUM
Longest Traveller: LUCKY VIV trained by M Barry & PEBBLE BLEU trained by C Motherway - both Cork, 158 miles.
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 12.28p.m. The ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Steeplechase of €10,000 (Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy) 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 steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase Course that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) About 3 miles 193 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra. HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to the maximum runners or to such a lesser number as may be required the following balloting procedures shall be applied: (i) Runners that have won a Cross Country Steeplechase between May 1st, 2022 and January 27th, 2026 at Punchestown, Cheltenham or at an Irish Point-to-Point meeting will be first to be protected in the ballot. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners that have been placed second, third or fourth in a Cross Country Steeplechase between May 1st, 2022 and January 27th, 2026 at Punchestown or Cheltenham or runners that have been placed second or third in a Cross Country Steeplechase at an Irish Point-to-Point meeting will be next to be protected in the ballot. (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, runners will then be balloted in adherence with HRI Directive 10. Note: Horses which have not run in a race at Punchestown over a special Bank/Chase Course must complete a schooling session over a selection of banks before the time of declaration. The timing of this schooling session must be agreed with Punchestown Racecourse. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 20 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). The IHRB have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses that hold a valid Hunters Certificate which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificate for the remainder of the 2025/2026 PointTo-Point Season. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
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SECOND RACE 1.03p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Steeplechase of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340), Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520. An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (130 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 6 furlongs 35 yards €234 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 28th January. Weights raised by 1lb. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520
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THIRD RACE 1.38p.m. The ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Maiden Hurdle of €12,000
(Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
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FOURTH RACE 2.13p.m. The ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Maiden Hurdle of €12,000
(Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that at entry have run at least three times over hurdles and have a rating of 110 or less About 2 miles 3 furlongs 17 yards €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Horses that have run at least three times and do not have a published handicap hurdle rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 110 or less at time of entry. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
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FIFTH RACE 2.48p.m. The ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle of €16,000 (Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 4th May 2025 (130 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 17 yards €144 to enter, €16 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. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 28th January. Weights raised by 7lbs. Value to winner: €9440; Second: €3200; Third: €1600; Fourth: €800; Fifth: €480; Sixth: €320
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SIXTH RACE 3.23p.m. The ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 7 furlongs €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
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SEVENTH RACE 3.58p.m. The ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Mares Handicap Hurdle of €14,500 (Generously sponsored by That Prize Guy) 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 mares only (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 7 furlongs €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 28th January. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290
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