Punchestown Racecard – Friday 1st May

Friday 1st May 2026

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MARINOT MILLINERY

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MARINA HAMILTON PAINTER & SCULPTOR

Original oil and pastel painting, limited edition prints and one off pieces of sculpture. www.marina-hamilton.com

RED MILLS

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SUTTON VINTAGE

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DAVID PATON

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SOPHIE HUNTER MILLINERY

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JOHN COLLINS DESIGNS

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ESZTER PET PORTRAITS

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OFFICIALS

UNDER THE I.N.H.S. RULES

FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2026 (E)

PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL - DAY 4

PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND

TEL: 045 897704

FAX: 045 897319

CEO: Mr Conor O’Neill

EMAIL: racing@punchestown.com

WEBSITE: www.punchestown.com

TRUSTEES: Ms C. Lawlor

Mr N. Speirs

Mr D. Ashmore

DIRECTORS: Mr D. Mongey (Chairman)

Ms. L. Young

Mr R. O’Sullivan

Mr L. Queally

Mr J. Morris

Mr D. Ashmore

Mr C. O’Reilly

Mr N. Speirs

PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS

FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2026 (E)

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 (Chairman)

Mr N.B Wachman

Mr C.P Magnier

Ms. M. Cosgrave

Mr L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course:

Mr B. Sheridan

Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mr. S. Ryder

Clerk of the Scales:

Starter:

Assistant Starter:

Judge:

Handicapper:

Stewards Secretaries:

Medical Officers:

Mr L. Wyer

Mr P.F. Graffin

Mr. B. Hamilton

Mr D. Cullen

Mr M. Weedon

Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. A. Ring

Dr J. Pugh & Dr R. Downey

Veterinary Officers: Mr A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S. & Dr G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms C. Murphy, Mr J. Casey & 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

No card authentic unless signed.

VETERINARY SURGEONS:

Mr. K. McConnell (Yard)

Mr. H. Dillon (Track)

Ms V. Hyde (Track)

Mr T. Austin (Track)

Mr P. Traynor (Parade/Track PU)

DOCTORS

Dr M. Fay

Dr B. Healy

RACECARD EXPLAINED

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

Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon Des Champs (FR) (Marchand De Sable (USA)) 1231-12 F B G A E C Des Champs Paul Townend J O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 14 N.H. WINS €1,747,410.40

Townend

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

Gd/Yld Beaten6lbyInothewayurthinkinwhensecondof9at8-13favonhislatestoutingintheGrade1BoodlesCheltenhamGoldCupChaseatCheltenhamover3m2f (goodtosoft)lastmonth.

KEY AND INFORMATION ON THE FORM

1. OWNER’S SILK (ILLUSTRATION)

2. SADDLE CLOTH

3. HORSE NAME & COUNTRY OF BIRTH

4. NUMBER OF DAYS SINCE LAST RAN

5. AGE

6. ST

7. LB

8. KGS

9. COLOUR OF HORSE

B = BAY BR = BROWN CH = CHESTNUT

GR = GREY

RO = ROAN

10 SEX OF HORSE

C = COLT

F = FILLY

G = GELDING

H = HORSE

M = MARE

11. SIRE (FATHER) 12 DAM (MOTHER) 13. FORM GUIDE 14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES 15. FORM COMMENT

- = NEW RACING SEASON

/ = MISSED RACING SEASON

P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE

F = HORSE FELL

U = RIDER UNSEATED

R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE

CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE

B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN

S = HORSE SLIPPED

R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE

D = DISQUALIFIED

WELCOME

WELCOME TO

Dear Friends Of Punchestown,

On behalf of the Kildare Hunt Club and the entire team here at Punchestown Racecourse I’m delighted to welcome you to Boodles Champion Hurdle Day on the penultimate day of the 2026 Punchestown Festival

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

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

The Grade 1 €300,000 Boodles Champion Hurdle is one of the most eagerly anticipated contests of the week. This race is renowned for its illustrious roll of honour producing timeless champions such as our most recent winner State Man, Honeysuckle, Faugheen, Hurricane Fly, Jezki, Hardy Eustace and of course the legendary Istabraq. I would like to extend a very warm Punchestown welcome to all the family and team in Boodles back to the Home of Irish Jump Racing for this fascinating spectacle I would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our commercial partners today and indeed over the five days for their continued support. Without their involvement it wouldn’t be possible for us to attract and showcase the very best jump racing stars on both sides of the Irish Sea, for the grand finale of the Irish jump racing season.

It is not all just about the action on the racecourse today either as the social aspect of the Punchestown Festival really comes into its own. The overall winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed will be judged and announced shortly after the first race in the Bollinger Lounge and Garden located in the Style Quarter in the Southern Enclosure, so make sure to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the colour, style and elegance that it provides.

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

I look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow for more exhilarating action with the €125,000 Grade 1 SBK Irish EBF Champion Mares Hurdle the feature highlight on Festival Saturday, the final day of the 2026 Punchestown Festival with the first race going to post at 2.30pm.

Kindest Regards,

Conor

O’Neill

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ABOUT TOWN

ABANDONMENT

SHOULD TODAY’S MEETING BE ABANDONED BEFORE THE START OF THE 2ND RACE, A VOUCHER FOR 1 ADMISSION ON ANOTHER DAY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SUCH TIME NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

BINOCULAR HIRE

BINOCULARS CAN BE HIRED FROM THE BINOCULAR HUT ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING.

BOTTLE & GLASS

RACEGOERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE DRINKS IN BOTTLES AND GLASSES OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AS THEY MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.

CASH FACILITIES

THERE IS A MOBILE BANK LINK POSITIONED IN FRONT OF THE SADDLING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PARADE RING. CASH FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS

CLOAK ROOM

THE CLOAKROOM IS SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PANORAMIC STAND BESIDE MADIGANS BAR.

EVACUATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF PUNCHESTOWN’S EVACUATION DRILL AND MAP WITHIN YOUR RACE CARD FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SHOULD THE MANAGEMENT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE RACECOURSE FOR ANY REASON DURING THE RACE DAY.

LOST PROPERTY

ALL LOST PROPERTY SHOULD BE HANDED INTO THE ENQUIRIES OFFICE. CONTACT 045-897704 WITH ANY LOST PROPERTY QUERIES. PUNCHESTOWN DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR LAND OR PREMISES.

MEDICAL CENTRE

THE MEDICAL CENTRE IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE WEIGH ROOM IN THE PARADE RING ENCLOSURE.

TRANSPORT

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

REFUSAL & REMOVAL

PUNCHESTOWN IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE MANAGEMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION OF ANY PERSON AND TO REMOVE ANY PERSON OR PARTY FROM THE GROUNDS.

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

WHEN DEPARTING THE RACECOURSE TO AID THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING ATTENDANTS, GARDA INSTRUCTIONS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

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

Official Weighted Combined WLTP Fuel Consumption figures for the Defender PHEV : 6.0l/100km Weighted Combined Utility Factor co2. 145g/km-138g/km The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load, wheel fitment and accessories fitted. Drive responsibly on and off road

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S o m e M a g ic Ow ne r M o m e n t s So Fa r!

Powerful is the first Irish winner of the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series for Mr J P McManus.

Fountain House wins the first race of the Festival two years in a row for local owner/trainer Ian & Nicola McCarthy

Western Fold gives owners Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd & Dee L'Estrange a Grade 1 winnerr on Day 1 in the Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase

Abbeyglen wins at the first time of asking in the Goffs Defender Bumper for Mr Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

VALUE TO WINNER:

Cup of €20,000 (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and Four Furlongs 55 Yards

(Generously sponsored by Stanley Asphalt) FIRST €11780; SECOND: €4000; THIRD: €2000; FOURTH: €1000; FIFTH: €600; SIXTH: €400

O Mary N Kilduff

T S G Carey, Kildare

B Noel Gowen

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Party Belle (GB) (Silver Patriarch)

J Mr J W Hendrick (7) F 130-23p (Blinkers) ASPHALT COWBOY 2 N.H. WINS €16,225.00

12/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Five Star Getaway 11.7 FAIR 5 APR 9rn hnt.ch 3m 180yds Yld/Sft (PtoP) 5/1 P A King 12L 3rd to What Path (FR) BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-26 10r8f Open 3m Gd (PtoP) 7/1 R James 2L 2nd to Gale Force Jet (GB) TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 9r5f Open 3m Sft

O Liz Graham

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B K McManus

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Fantastic Fleur (GER) (Winged Love)

J Mr J M Halford (7) F 3361-34 (Hood)

to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 5 out when 12-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Five Star Getaway last month on his latest outing. Star Rating HHHH

LAST ROUND 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

4/1 HR115 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 (H) 4L 5 1/2L 30L 4th to Panda Boy 12.0 NAAS 7 FEB 5rn hnt.ch 3m 36yds Hvy 18/1 HR115 Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 (H) 9L 7 1/2L 3rd to Panda Boy 11.7 THU 18 JAN 13rn hnt.ch 3m 184yds Yld 7/2 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 won 10L 11L from West Of Carrig 11.7 and Nibbles 11.7 LIM 29 DEC 25 14rn hnt.ch 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 6f and 3m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Panda Boy when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 3m (heavy) in February.

O Teresa Flood

T Peter John Flood (R), Meath

B Thomas F O’Brien

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Vickeeto (Old Vic)

J Miss G Benson (7) F pp-pp-6 (H,T)

Star Rating H

CLONSAST (PtoP) 10/1 J P Murray 33L 6th to Dacman TATTERSALLS 12-APR-26 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 7/1 Ms G Benson p.u. in race won by Dempseys Diamond DROMAHANE 06-DEC-25 8r5f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 8/1 Ms G Benson p.u. in race won by Sharp As Glass TURTULLA 16-NOV-25 6r1f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft

Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Dacman when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie and a hood for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.

T Peter McCreery, Kildare

B Mrs A Callanan

Br B g Champs Elysees (GB) - Faanan Aldaar (Authorized)

J Ms S Peyroles (7) F p-p2-431 (CPiece)

DACMAN (PtoP) 10/1 Ms S Peyroles won 2L 12L from Pacheco and Samdegoda (GB) TATTERSALLS 12-APR-26

Star Rating HHH

A winner at 10-1 in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Pacheco by 2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

O Richard J Farrell

T John G Carr, Kildare

B Whitson Bloodstock Limited

Br B g Yeats - Maiden Voyage (GB) (Slip Anchor)

J Mr H C Swan F 4256p-4 (B,T)

FR GILLIGANSVOYGE (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 C (PtoP) 7/1 Ms P Briselden 20L 4th to What Path (FR) QUAKERSTOWN 05-APR-26 8r7f Open 3m Yld/Sft 50/1 HR68 Patrick M O’Brien 9.9 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by River Vale 12.0 THU 30 OCT 25 18rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f

Gd/Yld 250/1 HR68 Patrick M O’Brien 11.0 (TS) 83L last of 6 to Heart Wood (FR) 11.0 here 15 OCT 25 chse

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on yielding ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Thurles over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in a chase won by River Vale in October last year on his latest outing.

O Mrs V J Maher

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Peter Maher

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lethegoodtimesroll (Mahler (GB))

J Mr R Sugrue (7) F 089-p35 (CPiece)

GETHEGOODTIMESROLL (PtoP) 8/1 B T Stone 62L 5th to Heartbreak Weather MONKSGRANGE 29-MAR-26 10r6f Gelds

3m

(PtoP) 12/1 R Sugrue 14L 3rd to Kiwi De Cotte (FR) TINAHELY 22-FEB-26 7r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 10/1 R Sugrue p.u. in race won by Cause For Comment (FR) PUNCHESTOWN 08-FEB-26 8r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Heartbreak Weather when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Monksgrange over 3m (soft) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

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HEARTBREAK WEATHER

O R Ennis

T Miss Tara Lee Cogan, Kildare

B Ms Tara Browne

Br Ch g Rajj - Glamour Muse (Authorized)

J Mr T Walsh (7) F 744-2f1

HEARTBREAK WEATHER (PtoP) 7/4FF B O’Neill won 3L 35L from Pacheco and Dacman MONKSGRANGE 29-MAR-26 10r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/2 L J Carberry fell in race won by Grandorado BALLYCAHANE 01-MAR-26 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 6/1 Troy Walsh 3/4L 2nd to Fountain House PUNCHESTOWN 08-FEB-26 6r 3m Sft/Hvy

A winner at 7-4fav in a point-to-point race at Monksgrange over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Pacheco by 3l.

O Nicola McCarthy

T Ian John McCarthy, Kildare

B S A R L European Bloodstock Management EBM & MME Nicole Safarowsky

Br Br g Maxios (GB) - Heart Of Ice (Montjeu)

J Mr R James (7) F 1-11123 (Hood)

HEARTS AND SPADES (FR) 13/8Fav Mr E. Mahon 12.0 (H) hd 1/2L 3rd to Lawful Ruler 11.10 CK 6 APR 16rn hnt.ch 3m 100yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/4 E Mahon nkL 2nd to Winged Leader PORTRUSH 28-MAR-26 7r4f Open 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/5FF E Mahon won 2L 26L from Magic Sadler (GB) and Whacker Clan LISRONAGH 28-FEB-26 3r

Winner of six point-to-points at 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Third of 16 behind Lawful Ruler beaten 3/4l at 13-8fav on his chase debut at Cork over 3m (good - yielding) last month.

O T J Healy & Paul Healy

T Peter Maher, Kildare

B Mr Tom Healy

Br B g Policy Maker - Miss Behavin’ (Zagreb (USA))

J Mr B Dunleavy (7) F pp4-p52

HEY SIR (PtoP) 8/1 Cormac J Byrne 25L 2nd to Chasing Chances BORRIS HOUSE 01-MAR-26 8r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 10/1 R Sugrue 52L 5th to Fountain House PUNCHESTOWN 08-FEB-26 6r 3m Sft/Hvy 200/1 Mr J.L. Scallan 11.7 p.u. in race won by I Walked The Line 11.8 CLON 8 JAN

O Liz Graham

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M William Ewart

Br B g Coastal Path (GB) - Azturk (FR) (Baby Turk)

J Mr J Dunne (7) F 2p-47p-1

Star Rating HHH

IRINA’S PATH (FR) (PtoP) 6/4FF J M Halford won 2 1/2L 1 1/2L from Orkneys Jack and Cebu City CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 19-APR-26 5r4f Gelds

28/1 HR102 Jack Kennedy 11.4 p.u. in race won by Custers Mistake 10.12 WEX 6 AUG 25 14rn Ext hcp

3m

Gd 11/1 HR105 Jack Kennedy 11.4 28L 7th of 8 to Faceman 11.4 KILB 11 JUL 25 mdn

A winner at 6-4fav in a point-to-point race at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Orkneys Jack by 2 1/2l.

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JETBOB (IRE) (26)

O Henry Chamney

T Sean Thomas Doyle (R), Wexford

B Mr K Bolger

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Alstroemeria (Bob Back (USA))

J Mr J L Scallan (7) F 21-3p6 (TStrap)

Star Rating HH

JETBOB (PtoP) 5/1 A Harney 18L 6th to Johnny K CURRAGHMORE 05-APR-26 7r Wnr of One 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 13/2 R James p.u. in race won by Keep On Dreaming BELCLARE 08-MAR-26 9r5f Wnr of Two 3m Sft (PtoP) 2/1 R James 16L 3rd to Fountain House PUNCHESTOWN 08-FEB-26 6r 3m Sft/Hvy 12

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Finished 19l behind Johnny K when sixth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Curraghmore over 3m (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

O Paddy Blake

T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath

B Cathal Ennis

Br B g Milan (GB) - Laughing Lesa C

J Mr A Coonan (7) F 249-66u (TStrap)

Star Rating HHHHH

SQUIRE OHARA (PtoP) 7/2 A Coonan u.r in race won by Fortune Lad LOUGHANMORE 04-APR-26 3r2f Wnr of Two 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 4/1 A Coonan 26L 6th to Hearts And Spades (FR) TYRELLA 24-JAN-26 9r6f Wnr of Three 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 3/1 A Coonan 32L 6th to Lord Desart TINAHELY 10-JAN-26 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Sft

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Unseated rider when 7-2 at Loughanmore over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Fortune Lad last month on his latest outing.

LASS (IRE) (12)

O Ray Behan

T T F Shaw, Kildare

B Ms Mary Cleary

Br B f Court Cave - Towers Lady (Bob Back (USA))

J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F 3b-ppp-4

DARK BLUE, emerald green seams, white sleeves, red spots, dark blue cap

KEENAGHAN LASS

Star Rating H

(PtoP) 5/1 T A Halford 34L 4th to Macs Charm CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 19-APR-26 6r Open 3m Sft 125/1 Mr L.P Shanahan 10.11 p.u. in race won by Fountain House 11.9 here 2 MAY 25 11rn hnt.ch 2m 4f 55yds Yld (PtoP) 10/1 L P Shanahan p.u. in race won by Winged Leader TATTERSALLS 13-APR-25 7r4f Open 3m Gd

Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on good and heavy ground, but last win was over five years ago. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Macs Charm when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m (soft) last month.

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. CPiece worn by No 4, No 6. H,T worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 2, No 8. TStrap worn by No 11, No 12

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Last Round, 7/2 Hearts And Spades (FR), 4/1 Heartbreak Weather, Irina’s Path (FR), 8/1 Dacman, 16/1 Asphalt Cowboy, Squire Ohara, 50/1 Clonsast, Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB), Gethegoodtimesroll, Hey Sir, Jetbob, 100/1 Keenaghan Lass 2025 - 1st Fountain House 2nd Squire Ohara 3rd Eyes Off Annie (5 min. 28.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Second in last year’s renewal, SQUIRE OHARA might be able to go one better on his second Rules start for Ian Donoghue The Milan gelding ran creditably behind some of the leading hunterchasers at Down Royal over Christmas, and a recent point-point outing should have him primed for this assignment. Hearts And Spades has been a prolific winner in point-to-points this season, and may be suited by dropping back in trip having raced keenly when third on his hunter-chase debut over 3m at Cork. Last Round has solid hunter-chase form and may be more suited by this trip than Asphalt Cowboy who has won over a mile farther and is now tried in blinkers. WIN: SQUIRE OHARA

EACH-WAY: HEARTS AND SPADES

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 732 runners, 13%)

runs IRINA’S PATH & LAST ROUND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%)

runs IRINA’S PATH & LAST ROUND

Longest Traveller: JETBOB trained by S Doyle, Wexford, 82 miles.

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE

J Mr G Devitt (7) F 32up-44 (CPiece)

(PtoP) 11/4 G Devitt 1 1/2L 4th to

16/1 HR125 Sam Ewing 11.3 (CP) p.u.

O Mrs Marie M Costello

T A G Costello, Clare

B Ms Helga Moore

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Wakare (Yeats)

J Mr T Costello (7) F 95-2112 ASIAN MASTER 2 N.H. WINS €15,635.00 11/8Fav Mr T. Costello

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune - Rainbow Gale (Rashar (USA))

J Mr D G Lavery F 4p8-up3 (TStrap)

O D P Berry

T John Paul Berry, Wexford

B A V Bloodstock

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hapeney (Saddlers’ Hall)

J Mr J J Berry (7) F 42-3421 (CPiece)

FIVE STAR GETAWAY 5 N.H. WINS €71,083.50

16/1 Mr J.J. Berry 11.7 (CP) won 15L 23L from City Chief 11.9 and Big Interest 11.7 FAIR 5 APR 9rn hnt.ch 3m 180yds Yld/Sft (PtoP) 3/1 Derek O’Connor 5L 2nd to Asian Master BELCLARE 08-MAR-26 8r3f Open 3m Sft (PtoP) 3/1 J J Berry 19L 4th to Gale Force Jet (GB) TINAHELY 22-FEB-26 6r4f Open 3m Gd

15l.

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T P M J Doyle, Tipperary

B Mrs C J Berry

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Full of Birds (FR) (Epervier Bleu) J Mr J W Hendrick (7) F 3-1122f

9rn

3m

1/1Fav Mr A.P Ryan 11.9 3/4L 2nd to Lets Go Champ 11.7 GOW 7 MAR 8rn hnt.ch 3m 1f Hvy 15/8Fav

Has won two hurdle races, three NH flat races, a chase and three point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Fell 3 out when 2-1jt-fav at Fairyhouse over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Five Star Getaway last month on his latest outing.

T Emmet Mullins, Carlow

B J & C Roche

Br Br g Presenting (GB) - Ten Dollar Bill (Accordion)

J Mr D O’Connor F 141-229 ITS ON THE LINE 9 N.H. WINS €113,609.30

Mr Derek O’Connor 12.0 20L 9th of 24 to Barton Snow 12.0

Mr Derek O’Connor 12.0 nk 2nd to Barton Snow 12.0 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 23rn hnt.ch 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft (PtoP) 1/5FF Derek O’Connor 1/2L 2nd to In Excelsis Deo (FR) CRAGMORE 25-JAN-26

Has won nine chases and three point-to-points from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Barton Snow when 9th of 24 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

Knockeen Stables Ltd

T Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny B Eddie O’Donoghue

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Dark Mimosa (Bahri (USA))

J Miss S A Carter (7) F 3-8p-112 LETS GO CHAMP 3 N.H. WINS €73,146.00 C

Ms Sophie Carter 12.0 7L 2nd to Barton Snow 12.0 AINTREE 9 APR

7/2

S.A.

Hvy (PtoP) 4/1 Ms S A Carter won 8L 16L from Stuzzikini and Journey With Me OLDTOWN 21-FEB-26 5r4f

Winner of a hurdle race, two chases and two point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 7l by Barton Snow when second of 24 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

Has won two hurdle races, three chases and seven point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 8 behind Wonderwall beaten 8l at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.

O Moo Neigh Syndicate

T S R B Crawford, Antrim

B Mrs Margaret McCrudden

Br Ch g Where Or When - Now Its My Turn (Goldmark (USA))

J Mr S Connor (7) F 23-4334 (C,T)

NOW WHERE OR WHEN 4 N.H. WINS €31,565.00

22/1

Mr S. Connor 11.7 (TS) 15L 23L 2 3/4L 4th to Five Star Getaway 11.7 FAIR 5 APR 9rn hnt.ch 3m 180yds Yld/Sft (PtoP) 7/1 J F Johnson 2L 3rd to City Chief KIRKISTOWN 21-MAR-26 7r6f Open 3m Gd (PtoP) 4/1 S Connor 55L 3rd to Winged Leader KIRKISTOWN 07-FEB-26 5r4f Open 3m Gd

beaten at 22-1 behind Five Star Getaway when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) last month.

11

PANDA BOY (IRE) (49)

O Mrs Claire Gleeson

T Martin Brassil, Kildare

B Pat Canavan

Br Gr g Valirann (FR) - Ballymartintheatre (King’s Theatre)

J Mr J L Gleeson F u83-115 (Visor)

PANDA BOY 5 N.H. WINS €47,495.00 C

Mr J. L. Gleeson 12.0 20L 5th of 23 to Barton Snow 12.0 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hnt.ch 3m 2f 70yds Gd /Sft

85/40 Mr J.L. Gleeson 12.0 won 4L 5 1/2L from Hunters Yarn 11.9 and Ryehill 11.7 NAAS 7 FEB 5rn hnt.ch 3m 36yds Hvy 5/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.7 won 9L 7 1/2L from Lifetime Ambition 11.4 and Last Round 11.11 THU 18 JAN 13rn hnt.ch 3m 184yds Yld

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 20l behind Barton Snow when fifth of 23 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) in March.

O Mrs Valerie Courtney

T Eamon Courtney, Kerry

B Ronnie O’Neill

Br B g Milan (GB) - Temptation (FR) (Lando (GER))

J Ms A T O’Reilly (7) F 9-0-4p45 (TStrap)

2

€16,520.00 100/1 Ms A.T O’Reilly 11.7 21L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Journey With Me 11.7 CK 6 APR hnt.ch 2m 4f Gd/Yld (PtoP) 8/1 Ms A T O’Reilly 8 1/2L 4th to The Great Unknown TALLOW 08-FEB-26 7r6f Open 3m Sft/Hvy 200/1 Ms A.T O’Reilly 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Panda Boy 11.7 THU 18 JAN 13rn hnt.ch 3m 184yds Yld

Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m on good and good - yielding ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Journey With Me when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH

O J O’Leary

S Curling, Tipperary

Barbara Kirby Br B g Yeats - Rock Me Gently (GB) (Sulamani) J Mr R James (7) F 11-11-71 (TStrap) WONDERWALL 3 N.H. WINS

(PtoP) 4/5FF Derek O’Connor won 2 1/2L

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race, a chase and four point-to-points from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. A winner at 4-6fav in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Gin Coco by 4l. Star Rating HHH

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four point-to-points from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 4-7fav in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Our Story by 2l.

O Mme J Scarisbrick

T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare

B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland Br B f Golden Lariat (USA) - Niffyrann (FR) (Sheyrann)

J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F 18-1211 DORA D’OR 1 N.H. WIN €6,479.00 (PtoP) 5/2FF L P Shanahan won 6L 3L from Yewtree Hill and Lord Desart TATTERSALLS 12-APR-26 13r9f Open 3m Yld/Sft 9/4Fav Mr L.P Shanahan 10.7 won 6L 1 1/2L from Focus Point 11.0 and Sampoet 11.0 DRYL 17 MAR 7rn hnt.ch 2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 11/4 L P Shanahan 1.1/2L 2nd to The Great Unknown BALLYCAHANE 01-MAR-26 4r3f Mares Open 3m Gd

Star Rating HH

Winner of a chase and four point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. A winner at 5-2fav in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Yewtree Hill by 6l.

C,T worn by No 10 CPiece worn by No 1, No 5. TStrap worn by No 3, No 12, No 13. Visor worn by No 11.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Its On The Line, Panda Boy, 11/2 Lets Go Champ, 6/1 Wonderwall, 13/2 Asian Master, 15/2 Hunters Yarn, Wrappedupinmay, 10/1 Cause For Comment (FR), 16/1 Five Star Getaway, Lifetime Ambition, Dora D’or, 100/1 Big Interest, Now Where Or When, 150/1 Ambitious Fellow, Temptationinmilan 2025 - 1st Its On The Line 2nd Viroflay (FR) 3rd Hollow Games (6 min. 31 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Generally a highly consistent performer, ITS ON THE LINE put in an unusually flat effort at Aintree but is chosen to bounce back and land this contest for a fourth consecutive time The nine-year-old was yet again runner-up at Cheltenham in March, but this course brings out the best in him and he appreciates spring ground Panda Boy, now tried in a visor, won twice earlier in the year before finishing fifth at Cheltenham and this slightly shorter trip should suit. Last year’s Cheltenham winner Wonderwall was only seventh in this year’s renewal but has since won a point-to-point, while Downpatrick winner Cause For Comment has youth on his side WIN: ITS ON THE LINE EACH-WAY: PANDA BOY

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Brassill (14 wins from 96 runners, 15%) runs PANDA BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Curling (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs WONDERWALL & WRAPPEDUPINMAY

Fancy That: E Mullins won this race in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The stable runs ITS ON THE LINE today. Longest Traveller: TEMPTATIONINMILAN trained by E Courtney, Kerry, 173 miles.

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11/1 HR154 Danny Mullins 11.3 p.u. in race won by Fact To File (FR) 11.10 LEP 2 FEB 12rn chse

Danny Mullins 11.6 won 6 1/2L 2L from Telepathique (GB) 11.6 and Paggane (GB) 11.6

O John P McManus

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M L Bloodstock Limited

Br Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Blue Aster (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

J Mark Walsh F 112-111 (TStrap)

DINOBLUE (FR) 12 N.H. WINS €433,067.90 CD HANDICAP RATING 159

Mark Walsh 11.5 (TS) won 1 3/4L 9 1/2L from Only By Night 11.5 and Panic Attack 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13

Gd /Sft 1/8Fav HR159 Mark Walsh 11.5 (TS) won 11L hd from Bioluminescence 11.5 and Uhavemeinstitches 10.7 NAAS 7 FEB 4rn chse Listed 2m Hvy 1/4Fav HR159 Mark Walsh 11.3 (TS) won 7L from Shecouldbeanything 11.1 FAIR 1 JAN 3rn chse Grade 3 2m 5f 175yds Yld

O Robcour

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B E A R L Patrick Joubert & S C Ecurie Couderc

Br B f Karaktar - Rolibie De Vindecy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR))

J Jack Kennedy F 7011-2f

KALA CONTI (FR) 6 N.H.

Jack Kennedy 11.0 fell in race won by Mirabad (FR) 11.7

Jack Kennedy 11.0 5L 2nd to Sixmilebridge 11.7 SANDOWN PARK 31 JAN 4rn nov.ch

4f 15yds Sft 11/4 Jack Kennedy 10.13 won 16L 9L from Kargese (FR) 10.13 and Jalila Moriviere (FR) 10.13

O Raymond P Fitzgerald

T James William Hannon, Waterford

B Herine Bloodstock

Br B f Walk In The Park - Aure Antique (FR) (Network (GER))

J Donagh Meyler F 27p-202

Star Rating HH

BROOMFIELD BIJOU 3 N.H. WINS €24,485.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 125

13/2

HR125 Phillip Enright 10.7 6 1/2L 2nd to Nowwhatdoyouthink 10.10 CK 5 APR 3rn chse Grade 3 3m 100yds Yld 10/1

HR126 Daniel King 10.2 24L 13th of 16 to O’Toole 10.5 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 120yds Yld 22/1

HR123 Donagh Meyler 11.11 1 1/2L 2nd to Dancing Jeremy 11.7 THU 19

She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Beaten 7l by Nowwhatdoyouthink when second of 3 at 13-2 on her latest outing in the Grade 3 BAR 1 Betting Chase at Cork over 3m (yielding) last month.

SOPHIA ROSE (IRE) (31)

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 234-2p6

SOPHIA ROSE 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 103

Star Rating H

5/1 HR105 Keith Donoghue 11.8 22L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Duffys Hodey 10.7 LIM 31 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 128yds Sft

3/1 HR106 Keith Donoghue 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Savante 11.11 NAV 28 FEB 5rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Hvy

3/1 HR106 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.6 5 1/2L 2nd to Crecora Hills 10.13 here 4 FEB 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 35yds Sft/Hvy

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Duffys Hodey when sixth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 4f (soft) in March.

CPiece worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 8/11 Dinoblue (FR), 2/1 Only By Night, 8/1 Spindleberry, 14/1 Kala Conti (FR), 50/1 Broomfield Bijou, 150/1 Sophia Rose 2025 - 1st Dinoblue (FR) 2nd Allegorie De Vassy (FR) 3rd Brides Hill (5 min. 13.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

DINOBLUE has established herself as the leading mare over fences in the last couple of seasons and won the Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham for the second time in a row in March. She has performed well at this festival in recent years too, and is very much the one to beat if maintaining her form on this fifth start of the campaign. Second in the Arkle last year, Only By Night proved herself over this trip when less then two lengths behind the selection at Cheltenham, while Kala Conti was about to launch a challenge to the geldings when coming down three out in a Grade 1 novice at Aintree

WIN: DINOBLUE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

EACH-WAY: ONLY BY NIGHT

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 752 runners, 25%) runs DINOBLUE & SPINDLEBERRY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs KALA CONTI Longest Travellers: KALA CONTI trained by G Elliott, ONLY BY NIGHT & SOPHIA ROSE trained by G Cromwell, Meath, 49 miles.

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Dunglen Racing Syndicate T Eoin Griffin, Kilkenny B Eamonn Byrne Br B g Ol’ Man River - Curragh Na Gold (Gold Well (GB)) J Michael Kenneally (5) F 45115-0 (TStrap) OL MAN DINGLE 5 N.H.

Ricky Doyle 11.5 (CP) (TS) 33L 11th of 18 to Meetmebythesea 10.13

7/1 HR146 Ricky Doyle 11.10 (TS) 31L 5th of 6 to Romeo Coolio (GB) 11.10 FAIR 30 NOV 25 nov.ch

Yld/Sft 11/4 Ricky Doyle 11.0 (TS) won 2 3/4L 8L from You Oughta Know 11.0 and Mossy Fen Park 11.0

O Michael A O’Riordan & Seamus Hennessy

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Jean-Etienne Rime

Br Br g Storm The Stars (USA) - Fun Run (FR) (Namid (GB))

J Paul Townend F 9343-21

FUNICULI FUNICULA (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €13,851.50 HANDICAP RATING 141

8/11Fav Harry Cobden 11.12 won 3/4L 15L from Wingmen 11.7 and Scalpnagoon 11.12 CK 5 APR 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f 45yds Yld 1/1Fav Paul Townend 11.12 s/hd 2nd to C’est Ta Chance (FR) 11.12 GOW 22 JAN 9rn beg.ch 2m 4f Hvy 8/13Fav Paul Townend 11.12 nk 2L 3rd to Prends Garde A Toi (FR) 11.12 NAAS 15 DEC 25 9rn beg.ch 2m 4f 40yds Hvy

3 PORT JOULAIN (FR) (62)

O Mrs S Ricci

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Sebastien Chemin

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Apple’s Noa (FR) (Mansonnien (FR))

J Brian Hayes F 3-107-13

PORT JOULAIN (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 C HANDICAP RATING 140

7/2 Paul Townend 11.1 1 1/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Jacob’s Ladder 11.1 NAV 28 FEB 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m Hvy 15/8 Paul Townend 11.12 won 1 1/4L 11L from Karoline Banbou (FR) 11.5 and Dr Eggman (FR) 11.12 FAIR 14 JAN 8rn beg.ch 2m 1f 30yds Yld 11/2 Danny Mullins 11.12 51L last of 7fn, 10rn to Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 here 11 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 7f 12yds Hvy

J John Shinnick F

O R S Brookhouse

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr R S Brookhouse

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady (GB) (Unfuwain (USA)) J Sean O’Keeffe F 14-6-f41 SPREAD BOSS

100/30 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 won 1/2L 36L from Ballygunner Castle 11.12 and Supersundae (FR) 11.12

Luke McMahon T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mr P Reynolds

Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Pont de Alma (FR) (Soldier of Fortune)

J Daniel King F fp20-p2 (TStrap)

He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in March, beating Ballygunner Castle by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH

YOU OUGHTA KNOW 4 N.H. WINS €39,530.00 C HANDICAP

2/1 HR139 Paul Townend 11.0 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Uhavemeinstitches 10.7

50/1 HR141 Anna McGuinness 10.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Backmersackme 10.0 LEP 1 FEB 23rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Sft 20/1 HR142 Sean Cleary-Farrell 10.11 (TS) 36L 22nd of 25fn, 28rn to Favori De Champdou (FR) 11.2 LEP 27

He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 1/2l by Uhavemeinstitches when second of 4 at 2-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase at Limerick over 3m 1f (soft) in March.

O John J Brennan & David Flynn

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Patrick Keating

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Hear The Thunder (Presenting (GB))

J Danny Mullins F 2302f-2

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE 3 N.H. WINS

5/6Fav Danny Mullins 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Spread Boss Ted (GB) 11.12

15/8 Paul Townend 11.12 fell in race won by Argento Boy 11.12 here 31 DEC 25 10rn beg.ch 2m 7f 197yds Yld/Sft 5/1 Paul Townend 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.4 here 11

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Beaten 1/2l by Spread Boss Ted when second of 7 at 5-6fav on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in March. Star Rating HHH

Bective Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Cathal Ennis

Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Raise You Five (Flemensfirth (USA))

J Josh Williamson (5) F 623-292 WINGMEN 3 N.H. WINS €25,370.00 C HANDICAP RATING 138 11/5 HR138 Josh Williamson 11.7 3/4L 2nd to Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.12

Jack Kennedy 11.2 23L 9th of 18 to Meetmebythesea 10.13 CHELTENHAM

chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd 9/4 HR141 Jack Kennedy 11.12 10L 2nd to Kaid D’authie (FR) 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 7rn beg.ch 2m 5f 175yds Yld

He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Beaten 3/4l by Funiculi Funicula when second of 7 at 11-5 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding) last month.

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 14l behind Red Risk at 20-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in February.

O John P McManus

T T M Walsh, Kildare

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B g Walk In The Park - A Country Girl (Flemensfirth (USA))

J Mark Walsh F p143-33

SHUFFLE THE DECK 2 N.H. WINS €16,815.00  HANDICAP RATING 134

3/1Fav HR133 Mark Walsh 11.8 10L 1L 3rd to Come Walk With Me 11.0 FAIR 5 APR 12rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 140yds Yld/Sft 9/2 HR135 Mark Walsh 11.12 1 1/2L 15L 3rd to Soldier In Milan 11.12 here 15 FEB 7rn beg.ch 2m 6f 205yds Hvy 5/1 Mark Walsh 11.12 21L 4L 3rd to Koktail Divin (FR) 11.12 LEP 28 DEC 25 9rn beg.ch 2m 5f 70yds Yld

O Fyffe, Walkingshaw & Russell T Lucinda Russell&Michael Scudamore, (IN GB)

B Paul Grant

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Jet Setting Fiona (Doyen)

J Derek Fox F 422-686 (TStrap)

JET TO VEGAS 2 N.H. WINS €53,737.90 HANDICAP RATING 132

Derek Fox 11.7 (TS) 7L 6th of 22 to Wellington Arch (GB) 11.11 AINTREE 10 APR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 4f Gd /Sft

Brian Hughes 11.12 (TS) 19L 8th of 17 to Captain Hugo 11.6 KELSO 28 FEB hcp hdl 2m 51yds Gd /Sft

Brian Hughes 11.11 (TS) 9L 6th of 9 to Breizh River (FR) 10.3 MUSSELBURGH 1 JAN hcp chse (0-145)2m 4f

O Gigginstown House Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Louise De Bourgoing, Mme Csse Marie-Liesse De Vogue, M Jean Laurent Bellue & M Come De Maupeou D

Br B f Masked Marvel (GB) - Ame En Peine (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

J Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) F 346-714 (TStrap)

KARAMOJA (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €13,557.00

6/1 HR132 Paul Townend 11.7 (TS) 10L 1L 2 1/4L 4th to Come Walk With Me 11.0 FAIR 5 APR 12rn Ext

5/4Fav Paul Townend 11.7 (TS) won 12L 7L from Neon Diamond 11.7 and Lep Around 11.7 THU 5 MAR 9rn beg.ch 2m 2f 22yds Sft 4/5Fav Paul Townend 11.7 (H) 51L last of 7 to The Great Nudie 11.7 NAAS 9 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft

Connell

N de Boinville F 0116-31 NOBLE PARK 3 N.H. WINS

David Bass 11.6 6 1/2L 9 1/2L 3rd to Newton

O Dr Paul Kelly

T Harry Derham, (IN GB)

B Louise Cooper-Joyce

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune - Coco des Champs (Robin des Champs (FR))

J Paul O’Brien F 212-311 (TStrap)

NORN IRON 3 N.H. WINS €33,937.90  HANDICAP RATING 131

PaulO’Brien11.11(TS)won41/2L37LfromToothless(FR)11.4andHereComesGeorgie(GB)12.0SANDOWNPARK7MAR3rnhcpchse(0-130)2m4f15ydsSft

Harry Cobden 11.1 (TS) won 5 1/2L 8 1/2L from Risk De Pluie (FR) 11.0 and Lylian (FR) 10.8 SANDOWN PARK 31 JAN 5rn hcp chse (0-125)2m 4f 15yds Sft

Brendan Powell 11.11 10L 2L 3rd to Koukeo (FR) 11.2 WINDSOR 1 JAN 4rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 37yds Gd

16 HE’S GORGEOUS

O George Moore

T P A Fahy, Carlow

B Ray Minion

Br B g Kayf Tara (GB) - Ten Times Better (Beneficial (GB))

J Donagh Meyler F 4214-25

HE’S

15/2 HR131 Danny Mullins 11.12 11L 5th of 10fn, 12rn to Goraibhmaithagat 11.6 NAAS 22 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Hvy

7/4 HR130 Danny Mullins 12.0 5L 2nd to Anotherway (FR) 11.4 DRYL 20 JAN 7rn nov.ch 2m 115yds Yld/Sft 80/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 1/2L 12L 4 1/2L 4th to Romeo Coolio (GB) 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

O Tim O’Driscoll

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B Mrs E M Motherway

Br Gr g Milan (GB) - The Crown Jewel (Stowaway (GB))

J Sean Flanagan F 823-133

I AM LORENZO 1 N.H.

7/2Fav HR130 Sean Flanagan 12.0 1/2L 7L 3rd to Raglan Road 11.8 DRYL 17 MAR 7rn nov.ch 2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld

5/1 HR132 Sean Flanagan 11.9 12L 5 1/2L 3rd to Pure Steel 11.9 here 15 FEB 4rn nov.ch 2m 108yds Hvy 11/1 Sean Flanagan 11.12 won 1/2L 21L from Coral River 11.12 and Onlymammycanloveme 11.12 FAIR 15 JAN 11rn beg.ch 2m 55yds Sft

O John P McManus

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Mr C Byrne

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Akiliyna (Holy Roman Emperor)

J Harry Cobden F 3p76-71

RAGLAN ROAD 2 N.H. WINS €24,760.00  HANDICAP RATING

7/2Fav HR124 Mike O’Connor 11.8 won 1/2L 7L from Slanagaibhgoleir 11.4 and I Am Lorenzo

9/1 HR126 Mark Walsh 11.8 24L 7th of 11 to Rusheen 10.0 NAAS 25

50/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 42L 6th of 14fn, 15rn

O Red Strand Syndicate

T Padraig Butler, Cork

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Oscar Ladensa (Oscar)

J Phillip Enright F 9-fp3-38 (CPiece)

Star Rating HH

DA CAPO GLORY 4 N.H. WINS €36,285.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 126

C. M. Quirke 11.8 (CP) 8L 8th of 24 to Air Of Entitlement 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft

13/2 Mr D. Allen 11.5 (CP) 3L 4 3/4L 3rd to King Alexander 11.12 GOW 14 FEB 8rn beg.ch 2m 3f 70yds Hvy 66/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 (CP) 5 1/2L 11L 3rd to Argento Boy 11.12 here 31 DEC 25 10rn

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Air Of Entitlement at 80-1 when eighth of 24 in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (soft) in March. Also scheduled to appear here yesterday.

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T S R B Crawford, Antrim

B Mr Thomas Stanley

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Molly’s Affair (King’s Theatre)

J J J Slevin F 1423-31 (CPiece)

AL KALILA 2 N.H. WINS €17,619.00 HANDICAP RATING 124

Star Rating HH

Sean Bowen 10.10 won 2L 4 1/4L from Scarlet Jet 10.5 and Push The Button 11.10 KELSO 28 FEB 4rn hcp chse 2m 5f 133yds Gd /Sft 7/2Fav HR120 J.J. Slevin 11.12 nk 26L 3rd to Lucky Lyreen 11.11 DRYL 20 JAN 8rn hcp chse 3m Yld/Sft

Sean Bowen 11.7 1 1/4L 7L 3rd to King Of Answers 11.10 KELSO 7 DEC 25

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in February, beating Scarlet Jet by 2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

O Tom Bond

T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB)

B Mrs Ann Bond

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - Fiddlededee (Beneficial (GB))

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr F 401-214

Star Rating HH

SOLDIEROFTHESTORM 4 N.H. WINS €26,669 HANDICAP RATING 124

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.10 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 21L 4th to Sheldon 10.11 NEWTON ABBOT 14 APR 4rn hcp chse (0-125)2m 4f 216yds Gd Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10.13 won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Glen Road 10.9 and Just Over Land (FR) 10.10 SANDOWN PARK 7 MAR 5rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 4f 15yds Sft

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.10 4 1/4L 2nd to Rodney 11.8 HEREFORD 12 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 4f 194yds Sft

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Sheldon when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) last month.

RESERVES

23 PARK OF KINGS (IRE) (21)

O John P McManus

T Paul Nolan, Wexford

B Mrs Marilyn Syme

Br B g Walk In The Park - I’m All You Need (King’s Theatre) J F 000-59u (TStrap)

Star Rating HH

PARK OF KINGS 3 N.H. WINS €22,125.00 C HANDICAP RATING 123

9/1 HR123 Eoin Staples 11.5 (TS) u.r in race won by James The Brave 9.13 WEX 10 APR 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 40/1 HR126 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.7 26L 9th of 10fn, 12rn to Goraibhmaithagat 11.6 NAAS 22 FEB Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f Hvy 25/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.12 31L 5th of 8 to Port Joulain (FR) 11.12 FAIR 14 JAN beg.ch 2m 1f 30yds Yld

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding Unseated rider when 9-1 at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) in a chase won by James The Brave last month on his latest outing. Reserve.

O Seamus Carthy & Tony Murray

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Robert B Hodgins Br B g Doyen - Like A Miller (Luso (GB)) J F 17-000-3 (CPiece)

Star Rating HH

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Third of 12 behind Goraibhmaithagat beaten 5l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (heavy) in February. Reserve.

C,T worn by No 9. CPiece worn by No 19, No 20, No 21, No 24

TStrap worn by No 1, No 6, No 11, No 12, No 15, No 23

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Kiss Will (FR), 15/2 Funiculi Funicula (FR), 12/1 Wingmen, Noble Park, Yoradreamer (GB), Norn Iron, Kish Bank, 14/1 Port Joulain (FR), Shuffle The Deck, Al Kalila, 20/1 Spread Boss Ted (GB), You Oughta Know, Ballygunner Castle, Karamoja (FR), He’s Gorgeous, I Am Lorenzo, Raglan Road, Da Capo Glory, Soldierofthestorm, 25/1 Jet To Vegas, 50/1 Ol Man Dingle, Anyway (GER)

2025 - 1st Sea Music 2nd Blizzard Of Oz 3rd Lisnagar Fortune (5 min. 13.1 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Willie Mullins runs eight and Paul Townend has gone with FUNICULI FUNICULA who comes here a fresh horse after a light campaign. He has been progressive in three starts over fences, and gave the impression when winning at Cork that stepping back up to 2m4f would suit. Spread Boss Ted has been lightly raced since finishing fourth in the Albert Bartlett two years ago and could have more to offer after a first chase win at Naas, while the form of Noble Park’s victory at Newbury has worked out well and this appears to be his optimum trip Raglan Road improved for better ground when winning at Down Royal and has Harry Cobden’s assistance. WIN: FUNICULI FUNICULA EACH-WAY: SPREAD BOSS TED

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 752 runners, 25%) runs BALLYGUNNER CASTLE, FUNICULI FUNICULA, KARAMOJA, KISS WILL, PORT JOULAIN, SPREAD BOSS TED, YORADREAMER & YOU OUGHTA KNOW

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs KISH BANK & WINGMEN

Longest Traveller: AL KALILA trained by S R B Crawford, Antrim, 142 miles.

DID YOU KNOW

Regardless of their actual date of birth (or foaling to use a racing term), all thoroughbred racehorses in the Northern hemisphere share the same birthday - 1st January.Inthe Southern hemisphere all horses share 1st August due to the fact that the seasons are reversed.

(Generously sponsored by Alanna Homes)

VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €73625; SECOND: €25000; THIRD: €12500; FOURTH: €6250; FIFTH: €3750; SIXTH: €2500

6.00 The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and Four Furlongs 140 Yards Start (Registered as the Tickell Novice Hurdle)

O Mrs J M Mullins T W P Mullins, Carlow B Shuriken Syndicate Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shuriken (Hurricane Run)

J Brian Hayes F 31-71 (TStrap)

BON VIVEUR 2 N.H. WINS €23,600.00

14/1 Paul Townend 11.0 (TS) won 3/4L 3/4L from Open Secret (GB) 11.0 and Timeless Treaty 11.6

9/2 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.4 (TS) 45L 7th of 8 to Zeus Power (GER) 11.8 NAV 17 JAN nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 13/8 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 (TS) won 4L 2 3/4L from Youneedabitofluck 11.12 and Khmer (FR) 11.12 TRAM

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B M Cte Michel de Gigou

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Ukalee (FR) (Equerry (USA))

J Jack Kennedy F 1-3-22-10

JALON D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €25,075.00 HANDICAP

Danny Gilligan 11.7 68L 13th of 22 to Johnny’s Jury 11.7 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 213yds Sft

1/10Fav Jack Kennedy 11.12 won 27L 5 1/2L from Healys Pub (GB) 11.12 and Umpire’s Call 11.12 NAAS 7 FEB 12rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 101yds Sft/Hvy 6/4Fav Jack Kennedy 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Frankie John 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 25 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 103yds Gd/Yld

3 KALYPSO’CHANCE (FR) (41) 6

Gigginstown House Stud T Gordon Elliott, Meath B Mme Pascale Souverain

Br Ch g Masked Marvel (GB) - Escort’chance (FR) (Martaline (GB)) J Danny Gilligan F 06214-3

6f 150yds Sft 11/10Fav Jack Kennedy 11.6 8 1/2L 1/2L 5L 4th to Good Girl Kathleen 10.7 CK 7

race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) in March.

Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.

O Mrs Audrey Turley

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B S A R L MM Stud

Br B g Galiway (GB) - Imaginary Move (GER) (Wiener Walzer (GER))

J Paul Townend F 4-21-31

11/2 Paul Townend 11.12 s/hd 1/2L 3rd to Talk The Talk (FR) 11.12 LEP 1 FEB 12rn

16/5 Danny Mullins 11.4 won 2 3/4L 3L from Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.12 and Kaiser Ball (FR) 11.5

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 5f on good to soft and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 11-1 in the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft)

O Michael Hilary Burke

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Pierre Emmanuel Guilloux & M Jacky Thomas Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Sainte Vigne (FR) (Saint Des Saints (FR))

J Danny Mullins F 43-1-6f5

SAINT

7/1 HR137 Danny Mullins 11.3 20L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to He’s

(FR) 11.3

APR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 fell in race won by King Rasko Grey (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 21rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 5f

9/2 Paul Townend 11.10 26L 6th of 10 to I’ll Sort That 11.10 NAAS 9 JAN

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B S A R L Ecuries Babsen Courses

Br B g Muhtathir (GB) - Al Doha (FR) (Hawk Wing (USA))

J J J Slevin F 25-1-7 (TStrap) YOU PROOF (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00

28/1 Brian Hayes 11.3 23L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to He’s On Fire (FR) 11.3 FAIR 5 APR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld/Sft 3/1 Danny Mullins 11.4 won 1 1/2L 4 3/4L from King’s Bucks (FR) 11.4 and Minella Emperor 11.5 LIM 28 DEC 25

11/4 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 15L 5th of 10 to William Butler 11.7 FAIR 30 NOV

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind He’s On Fire when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.

8 ECHOING SILENCE (IRE)

Kenneth Alexander

T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford

B Exors of the Late G Rothwell

Br B f Doyen - Taipers (Taipan) J Darragh O’Keeffe F 15-111-0

ECHOING SILENCE 3 N.H. WINS €27,140.00 C HANDICAP RATING 130

Darragh O’Keeffe 11.4 8L 10th of 22 to White Noise 11.4 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR nov.hdl

5/2 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.11 won 2 3/4L 2 1/2L from Switch From Diesel 10.11 and Carry On Heidi

6/5Fav Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 won 6L 4 1/2L from Divaboriva 11.2 and Barra Rua 11.7 CK

CPiece worn by No 9. Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 1, No 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/5 King Rasko Grey (FR), 10/1 Kiely’s Place, Saint Baco (FR), 14/1 Bon Viveur, You Proof (FR), 16/1 Kalypso’chance (FR), Echoing Silence, 50/1 Jalon D’oudairies (FR), Lord Byron

2025 - 1st Final Demand 2nd Lovely Hurling 3rd Tripoli Flyer (5 min. 3 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Turners Novices’ Hurdle winner KING RASKO GREY can follow up Impressive when landing his maiden hurdle at Limerick over Christmas, the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old went down narrowly in his first start in Grade 1 company at the DRF, before benefiting from that experience to score at the Cheltenham Festival. Runner-up in a bumper here last season, he is lightly raced having had just the five career starts. Triumph Hurdle fifth Lord Byron improved for the step up to this trip when a staying-on fourth at Aintree In receipt of weight, the UK raider holds leading claims. Jalon D’oudairies should be better suited to this trip having failed to fire in the Albert Bartlett.

WIN: KING RASKO GREY EACH-WAY: LORD BYRON

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 752 runners, 25%) runs BON VIVEUR, KIELY’S PLACE, KING RASKO GREY, SAINT BACO & YOU PROOF

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs JALON D’OUDAIRIES & KALYPSO’CHANCE

Longest Traveller: ECHOING SILENCE trained by H De Bromhead, Waterford, 89 miles.

HORSE WELFARE

At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all horses.

In total five veterinarians are in attendance each day of the Festival

The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.

The horses’ welfare is our priority

The Association Of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)

FEATURE BOODLES CHAMPION HURDLE

FACTS & STATS

OVERVIEW

In contrast to the Punchestown Gold Cup and the Champion Stayers Hurdle, horses who have won the equivalent race at the Cheltenham Festival boast a fine record in the Punchestown Champion Hurdle Introduced in its current format in 1999, the first renewal was won by the legendary Istabraq, whilst the likes of Moscow Flyer, Hardy Eustace, Brave Inca, Faugheen, Honeysuckle and State Man all feature among an illustrious roll of honour

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

GRADE 1

KEY TRENDS

PRIZE MONEY

€300,000

7 of the past 8 Champion Hurdle winners to have run have won

12 of the past 14 winners were rated 164+

20 of the last 26 winners had won at Punchestown previously

State Man looked back to his best when only a last-flight fall denied him a second Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham, and he reinforced that impression with a faultless performance back on home soil. Allowed to dictate on his own terms, he readily shrugged off his pursuers before the last under a confident ride from Paul Townend. This was his twelfth Grade 1 success, and he is now six wins from seven here at Punchestown. Golden Ace once again outran her odds at 14/1 to finish a good second.

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

Fan favourite Lossiemouth looks to round off another incredible season, following up her Champion Hurdle success by landing a fourth Grade 1 of the campaign. Golden Ace returns seeking redemption after finding only State Man too strong in last year’s renewal. Both receive a handy 7lb allowance and could give the males plenty to worry about. Course-and-distance winner William Munny makes his belated seasonal debut, having last been seen finishing second in the Supreme Anzadam will be looking to keep the streak alive in the famous black-andyellow silks, while County Hurdle winner Wilful must prove he has what it takes at the highest level.

Last year’s winner: State Man

(Generously sponsored by Boodles)

(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 80) Two Miles and 45 Yards

H O S Syndicate T W P Mullins, Carlow B Wertheimer & Frere Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Incroyable (USA) (Singspiel)

J Harry Cobden F 2378-02 ABSURDE (FR) 4 FLAT WINS €404,713.10 3 N.H. WINS €118,773.20

5/6Fav HR153 Harry Cobden 11.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Ndaawi (GB) 10.11 CK 5

Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.13 34L 20th of 23 to Wilful 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft Kerrin McEvoy 8.6 10L 8th of 24 to Half Yours (AUS) 8.5 FLEMINGTON 4 NOV 25 hcp Group 1 2m Gd /Sft

O Mrs J Donnelly

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Richard Corveller

Br B g Authorized - Astaradame (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

J Danny Mullins F 1-124-47 (H,T) ANZADAM (FR) 4 N.H. WINS €78,465.00 HANDICAP RATING 155

Mr P. W. Mullins 11.10 (H) (TS) 18L 7th of 9 to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 10

8/1 HR157 Harry Cobden 11.12 (H) 3 1/4L 11L 1/2L 4th to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.5 LEP

6/1 HR157 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.12 (H) 1L 5 1/2L nk 4th to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 25 8rn hdl

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from

-

Beaten 18l behind Lossiemouth at 18-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March.

Michael J Bowe T David Harry Kelly, Tipperary

B Mrs Phyllis Bowe

Br B g Famous Name (GB) - Lucy Stone (Sonus)

J Brian Hayes F 12u2-18 GLEN KILN 5 N.H. WINS €66,670.00 C

8/1 HR147 Brian Hayes 11.6 16L last of 8fn, 10rn to Slade Steel 11.3 FAIR 6 APR hdl

4/1 HR144 Brian Hayes 11.3 won 1L 6 1/2L from Karbau (FR) 11.3 and Farren Glory 11.3 NAAS 25

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to

- heavy. Beaten 17l behind Slade Steel at 8-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.

Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Sticktotheplan by 3l.

O Barry Connell

T Barry Connell, Kildare

B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Court My Eye (GB) (Elmaamul (USA))

J Sean Flanagan F 132-212- (Hood)

Star Rating HHHH

WILLIAM MUNNY 3 N.H. WINS €31,000.00 C  HANDICAP RATING 155

Sean Flanagan 11.7 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 25 11rn

4/6Fav Sean Flanagan 11.5 won 15L 9L from The Great Nudie 11.5 and Taponthego 11.9 here 20 FEB 25 5rn

13/8 Mr F. Maguire 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Kawaboomga (FR) 11.12 FAIR 25 JAN 25 20rn

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races at 2m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Kopek Des Bordes when second of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March last year.

O I F Gosden

T Jeremy Scott, (IN GB)

B Meon Valley Stud

Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Deuce Again (GB) (Dubawi)

J Lorcan Williams F 2212-54 (CPiece)

Star Rating HHH

GOLDEN ACE (GB) 8 N.H. WINS €521,894.30 HANDICAP RATING 150

Lorcan Williams 11.3 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.3 AINTREE 9 APR 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Gd /Sft

Lorcan Williams 11.3 10L 5th of 9 to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft

Lorcan Williams 11.3 6L 2nd to Sir Gino (FR) 11.10 KEMPTON PARK 26 DEC 25 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd

Has won seven hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Brighterdaysahead when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 William Hill Aintree Hurdle at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.

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LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (52)

O Mrs S Ricci

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Elevage des Vallons & I Kellett

Br Gr f Great Pretender - Mariner’s Light (FR) (Gentlewave)

J Paul Townend F 1111-21 (CPiece)

Star Rating HHHHH

LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 14 N.H. WINS €1,265,856.50 C HANDICAP RATING 162

P. Townend 11.3 (CP) won 6 1/2L 1/2L from Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.3 and The New Lion (GB) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 4/6Fav HR159 Paul Townend 11.5 3 1/4L 2nd to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.5 LEP 1

5rn

Grade 1 2m Hvy 4/6Fav HR159 Paul Townend 11.5 won 1L 5 1/2L from Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11.5 and Casheldale Lad 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 25 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld

Has won 14 hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Won on her latest outing when 7-5fav in the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March, beating Brighterdaysahead by 7l.

CPiece worn by No 6, No 7. H,T worn by No 2. Hood worn by No 5 Probable Starting Prices - 4/9 Lossiemouth (FR), 6/1 William Munny, 7/1 Golden Ace (GB), 12/1 Anzadam (FR), Wilful, 33/1 Absurde (FR), 66/1 Glen Kiln 2025 - 1st State Man (FR) 2nd Golden Ace (GB) 3rd Kargese (FR) (3 min. 57 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Champion Hurdle winner LOSSIEMOUTH can maintain her unbeaten record at this track. Having landed the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle three seasons ago, the Willie Mullinstrained grey returned to take the Mares Champion Hurdle a year later An emphatic winner of the Morgiana here on her reappearance, the seven-year-old clearly has a liking for Punchestown. Relatively fresh for this stage of the season, it will be a major surprise if she fails to add a fourth course victory. County Hurdle winner Wilful should be suited to racing prominently in a small field, while William Munny is interesting if ready after a long absence. WIN: LOSSIEMOUTH

EACH-WAY: WILFUL

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 752 runners, 25%) runs ABSURDE, ANZADAM & LOSSIEMOUTH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%)

runs ABSURDE, ANZADAM & LOSSIEMOUTH

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The stable runs ABSURDE, ANZADAM & LOSSIEMOUTH today.

ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED

You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?

C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses ’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Punchestown may suggest that it will run well again today.

D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit.

CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Punchestown but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.

C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Punchestown and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course

BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.

So now when you run through today’s runners and riders, you can identify which horses run well here at Punchestown and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.

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VALUE TO WINNER:

FIRST €11780; SECOND: €4000; THIRD: €2000; FOURTH: €1000; FIFTH: €600; SIXTH: €400

SPIROU (FR) (42)

O Barratt Racing

T Harry Derham, (IN GB)

B Michael Parreau-Delhote

Two Miles and 45 Yards

Br Ch g Cracksman (GB) - Sureyya (GER) (Monsun (GER))

J Paul O’Brien F 321//-1

SPIROU (FR) 2 N.H. WINS €21,878.20

HANDICAP RATING 122

Paul O’Brien 11.1 won 1/2L ns from Helnwein 12.2 and Across Earth 11.0 NEWBURY 20 MAR 7rn hcp

T. Chevillard 10.10 won 7L 3L from Nuage Bleu (FR) 10.8 and Kopeck D’Oudairies (FR) 10.10 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 19 NOV 23 9rn

2m 2f 110yds Hvy L. Zuliani 10.8 3L 2nd to Kotchet (FR) 10.8 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 15 OCT 23 8rn

O Miss Rita Shah

T Anthony McCann, Monaghan

B Kingsclere Stud

Br Ch f Charming Thought (GB) - Cape Victoria (GB) (Mount Nelson (GB))

J James Smith (5) F 46-3f32

WHIMSY (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €16,320.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00 HANDICAP RATING 122

Patrick McGettigan 8.11 (CP) nk 2nd to St Faz (FR) 9.2 MUSSELBURGH 26 APR 8rn hcp (66-85)1m 7f 217yds Gd 7/2 HR76 Patrick McGettigan 8.9 (CP) 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Holy See 9.7 GOW 9 APR 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft 11/2 HR123 Eoghan Finegan 11.8 (CP) fell in race won by Missus Beeton 11.2 LEP 3 MAR 13rn

O John P McManus

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B f Crystal Ocean (GB) - Timolin (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

J Mark Walsh F 464-10 (Hood)

SAVEFORARAINYDAY 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 121 8/1 HR123 Mark Walsh 12.1 24L 12th of 20fn, 21rn to Jet To Monte

1/1Fav Mark Walsh 11.7 (H) won 18L 7 1/2L from Fly Away Home 11.7 and Jumbos Jet 11.2

Hvy 25/1 Simon Torrens 11.0 9 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Ballyfad 11.7

O Victor McCrea

T Noel C Kelly, Derry

B Barry Moorhead

Br B g Court Cave - Bury The Evidence (GB) (Phoenix Reach)

J Mr O McGill (5) F 1-07021-

HIGH COURT CAVE 2 N.H. WINS €11,800.00

8/13Fav HR110 Mr O. McGill 11.7 won 4 3/4L 1/2L from Sea Eagle (GB) 11.5 and October Hill 10.11 DWNP

11/2 HR105 Mr O. McGill 11.2 5L 2nd to Bal Kauto (FR) 11.6 GAL 30 JUL 25 20rn

33/1 Jody McGarvey 11.12 35L 14th of 19 to Zoffman 11.12 NAAS 3

September last year, beating Sea Eagle by 5l.

O With My Little Eye Syndicate T C Byrnes, Limerick

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Confidential Lady (GB) (Singspiel)

J Philip Byrnes F 433361- (CPiece) SPY (GB) 3 FLAT WINS €15,028.50 1 N.H.

3/1Fav HR57 Billy Lee 9.13 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Aingeal Dorcha 9.0 and Colugo 9.12 DUN 10 DEC 25 14rn

13/8Fav HR57 Luke McAteer 9.13 (CP) 4 3/4L 6th of 14 to Power Of Prayer (GER) 9.1 DUN 21

6/4Fav HR57 Jack Kearney 9.4 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Unterberg 10.0

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground (latest flat win was in December last year). Third of 12 behind Lieber Nicc beaten 8l at 12-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) in November last year.

O Christopher Moran

T Brian Francis Cawley (R), Galway

B John Lyons & Make Believe Syndicate

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Not My Way (Acclamation (GB))

J Mr P J Cawley (7) F 258284POSITIVE ENERGY 1 FLAT

6/4Fav HR119 Paul Townend 11.6 (TS) 3 3/4L 4L 28L 4th to Tir Og

3/1 HR68 Shay Wallace 9.12 (TS) 10L 8th of 16 to Capital Theory (GB) 9.10 NAAS

Yld 5/2Fav HR68 Jamie Powell 9.13 (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Great Mover 9.0

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-4fav behind Tir Og when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M D O’Callaghan.

Rating

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and yielding - soft ground (latest flat win was in February). Well beaten at 16-1 behind Jet To Monte Carlo when 16th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Mojoe when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March.

O Furlong Friends

T Jonjo & A J O’Neill, (IN GB)

B Mrs Anthea L Morshead

Br B g Frontiersman (GB) - Premier Blanc (GB) (Kayf Tara (GB))

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr F 3224-31

PIONEER PETE (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €6,259.80 

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11.6 won 16L 3 3/4L from Double Tiger (GB) 11.6 and Asta La Vista (GB) 10.13 WETHERBY 27

Kevin Brogan 11.5 nk 20L 3rd to In The Age (FR) 10.12 CATTERICK BRIDGE 1 JAN 6rn

Richie McLernon 11.4 2 1/4L 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Soomaroy (FR) 11.4

11 BARRYS SPIRIT (IRE) (153) 5 11

O Neale/Murtagh Partnership

T Adrian Murray, Westmeath

B Christopher Maye

Br B g Poet’s Word - Leo’s Spirit (Fantastic Light (USA))

J Sean Flanagan F 9415-

BARRYS SPIRIT 1 N.H.

Conor

9/1 Eoin Staples 11.4 won 1/2L 15L from Luker’s Tipple 11.11 and Campbell Black 11.12 DWNP 10 OCT 25 11rn

Yld 25/1 Mr B.M. Coonan 11.5 nk 2 1/2L 4 1/4L 4th to Moja Dama (FR)

O Lyreen Syndicate

T A J Martin, Meath

B Richard & Candy Mathias

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Spangle Island (GB) (Heron Island) J Daniel King F 341-538

CHICHESTER PARK (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00

17/2 HR117 Daniel King 11.9 (TS) 13L 8th of 16fn, 19rn to Pat’s Legacy 10.12 DRYL 17

hcp hdl 2m 4f 86yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR117 Keith Donoghue 11.8 (TS) 6 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Vitorio Piel (FR) 11.7 LEP 2 MAR 6rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

5/1

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on yielding ground. Beaten 14l behind Pat’s Legacy at 17-2 when eighth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (yielding) in March.

HR118 Daniel King 11.4 18L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Eachtotheirown 11.10 THU 18 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 168yds Yld 13 DEE’S LADY (GB) (33)

O David L’Estrange T J P Dempsey, Kildare

B James and Jean Potter Ltd

Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Houston du Berlais (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) J Keith Donoghue F 229-812 (C,T)

DEE’S LADY (GB) 1 N.H. WIN €7,068.00

100/30Fav Keith Donoghue 11.5 (CP) 4 1/4L 2nd to Littlefoot 11.12 DWNP 29 MAR 9rn

2m 3f 100yds Yld/Sft 9/1 HR108 Keith Donoghue 11.11 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Jaynemax 10.10 and The Dancen Kid 10.10 LEP 2 MAR 18rn

2f 72yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR110 Keith Donoghue 11.7 (TS) 58L last of 8fn, 12rn to Soldierstown 11.7 FAIR 15 JAN

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Littlefoot when second of 9 at 10-3co-fav on her chase debut at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) in March.

O J A Fitzgerald

T Martin Paul Fitzgerald (R), Cork

B Joseph A Fitzgerald

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Millerina (Milan (GB))

J J J Burke F 57-11p3 (Hood)

B Mrs L Hickey

Br Ch g Hillstar (GB) - Wouldnt Doubt Ya (Oscar)

J Sean O’Keeffe F 15-f09-p (TStrap)

SONNY MAY 2 N.H. WINS €18,290.00

33/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by I Am Lorenzo 11.12 FAIR 15

16/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) 31L 9th of 12fn, 15rn to He’s Gorgeous 11.12 CLON 2 DEC 25 beg.ch 2m 1f 62yds Hvy 28/1 HR120 Sean O’Keeffe 10.0 (TS) 18L 13th of 17 to Ascending Lark (GB) 10.6 here 29

O Mrs F Hand

T F G Hand (R), Meath

B Blake Sunderland

Br B f Morozov (USA) - Aske View (Beneficial (GB))

J Mr J R Martin (7) F 025-553

THEFLYINGBEE 2 N.H. WINS €24,780.00

O Philip Munnelly

T Noel Meade, Meath

B Sean Flannery

Br B g Belardo - Creese (GB) (Halling (USA))

J Donagh Meyler F 3-4316/-7

BRIDGEHEAD 1 N.H. WIN €6,195.00  HANDICAP RATING 114

14/1 HR62 Emily Grifferty 9.2 16L 7th of 12 to Putapoundinthejar 9.13 BELW 11

5/1 HR68 Colin Keane 9.12 (CP) 6L 6th of 11 to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.3 LEP 18

5/1 Sam Ewing 11.4 won 2 1/4L 27L from Royal Hollow 10.6 and Jeu De Pic (FR) 11.4

O J J Leckey

T P J Rothwell, Wicklow

B Vincent Maloney

Br B g Soldier of Fortune - Alfa Belle (Gamut)

J Miss P Elvin (7) F 80133p- (Blinkers) WOODSTREAM LAD 3 N.H. WINS €21,830.00 HANDICAP RATING 114

9/2 HR102 Dylan Robinson 10.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Macinamillion 11.12 DWNP 25 AUG

6/4Fav HR102 Calum Hogan 10.7 (BK) 7L 16L 3rd to Bynx 11.5 WEX 6 AUG 25 6rn

5/1 HR102 Tiernan Power Roche 10.6 (BK) 8 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to A Wave Of The Sea 11.7 KILB 25

O Gigginstown House Stud

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Catherine Boudot

Br B g Kendargent (FR) - Nistabelle (FR) (Lights Out (FR))

J Jack Kennedy F 16-0-30 (H,T)

LINCOLN DU SEUIL (FR) 1 FLAT WIN €5,750.00 HANDICAP RATING 113 14/1 HR114 Danny Mullins 11.6 (H) (TS) 46L 17th of 20fn, 21rn to Jet To Monte Carlo 11.6 FAIR 6 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 6/1 Paul Townend 11.12 (H) 8 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Harwa (FR) 11.0 FAIR 3 FEB 15rn

2m Sft/Hvy 16/5 Paul Townend 11.7 23L 10th of 20 to Open Secret (GB) 11.7 NAAS 15

O Seamus Perry & Brian P Larkin & Ms Bernadette Leigh

T Peter Fahey, Kildare

B Peter & Sandra McCarthy

Br B g Sageburg - Silca Wings (GB) (Multiplex (GB))

J Sam Ewing F 233220AVALO 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 112 Jake Coen 11.7 57L 17th of 18 to A Pai de Nom (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM

7/2Fav HR110 Sam Ewing 10.11 3/4L 2nd to Linden Arden 11.1 here 15 OCT

Gd/Yld 5/1 HR108 Sam Ewing 11.0 4L 2nd to Shadow Paddy 11.2 LIST 25 SEP 25 17rn

O John P McManus

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Mrs Noreen McManus

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Jer’s Girl (Jeremy (USA))

J Simon Torrens F 224u7-6 (Hood)

IN MY TEENS 1 FLAT WIN €8,555.00 HANDICAP RATING 113

28/1

Star Rating HHH

Simon Torrens 10.7 (H) 16L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Proactif (FR) 11.5 FAIR 14 JAN hdl 2m Yld

20/1 Simon Torrens 10.6 (H) 31L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Narciso Has (FR) 10.13 LEP 26 DEC 25 hdl

2m Yld 11/1 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.3 (H) u.r in race won by Mange Tout (FR) 10.7 FAIR 30 NOV 25

Yet to place in four starts over hurdles. Finished 16l behind Proactif when sixth of 8 at 28-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) in January.

RESERVES

O TLICN Syndicate

T John Joseph Hanlon, Carlow

B Cyril Kelly

Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Shivermetimber (Arctic Lord)

J Paddy Hanlon (5) F 3253-40 (CPiece)

HALF A CHANCE 1 N.H. WIN €11,800.00 HANDICAP RATING 110

Paddy Hanlon 10.4 (CP) 26L 10th of 14 to Indemnity 11.3 PLUMPTON 5 APR hcp

10/1 HR112 Paddy Hanlon 11.4 (CP) 11L 9L 3 1/2L 4th to Hesgonethatway 10.4 NAAS 7 FEB 12rn

Star Rating HH

Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR111 Paddy Hanlon 10.2 (CP) 8 1/2L nk 3rd to Kotkito Bello (FR) 10.5 THU 20

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Indemnity when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good) last month. Reserve.

O Shoot A Hoop Syndicate

T Anthony Mullins, Kilkenny

B Ger Whyte

Br B f Mahler (GB) - Clarach (Beneficial (GB)) J F 1221f0PAUL’S DREAM 2 N.H. WINS €14,455.00  HANDICAP RATING 110 14/1 HR111 Danny Mullins 11.12 50L last of 13 to Themanintheboots 10.8 NAV 17 NOV 25

Star Rating HH

Sft Danny Mullins 10.9 fell in race won by Fortune De Mer 11.2 CHELTENHAM 24 OCT 25 12rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 3/1Fav HR103 Danny Mullins 10.12 won 3 1/2L 1 1/4L from Red Glory 11.9 and Mary’s Pride 10.1 FAIR 11 OCT 25 12rn Ext hcp

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and yielding ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Themanintheboots when last of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in November last year. Reserve.

O Ask Dot Syndicate

T Ciaran Murphy, Westmeath

B B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Br Gr g Dark Angel - Back In The Frame (GB) (Dutch Art (GB))

J Eoghan Finegan (7) F 10-4380 (CPiece) WALHAAN 7 FLAT WINS €61,595.00 1 N.H. WIN €7,080.00  HANDICAP RATING 110

28/1 HR79 Nicola Burns 9.8 (V) (TS) 11L 11th of 17 to Vega’s Muse (GB) 9.6 LEP 12

Star Rating H

hcp 1m Gd/Yld 8/1 HR81 Patrick McGettigan 9.8 (CP) 10L 8th of 10 to Unterberg 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 100/30 HR82 Patrick McGettigan 9.2 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Take Heart 9.11 DUN 11 FEB 4rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over three years ago (latest flat win was in December last year). Beaten 18l behind Bowensonfire at 18-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year. Reserve.

Blinkers worn by No 21. C,T worn by No 8, No 13. CPiece worn by No 6, No 19, No 26, No 28 H,T worn by No 22 Hood worn by No 3, No 15, No 25 TStrap worn by No 16

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Spirou (FR), 13/2 Pioneer Pete (GB), Our Lucky Lady, 10/1 Dee’s Lady (GB), 11/1 Arslan (FR), High Court Cave, Spy (GB), Our Uncle Jack, 20/1 Barrys Spirit, Theflyingbee, Bridgehead, Avalo, In My Teens, 33/1 Whimsy (GB), Tatateo, Chichester Park (GB), Nelson Muntz, Day Trader (FR), Withabitofluk (GB), Woodstream Lad, Lincoln Du Seuil (FR), 66/1 Saveforarainyday, Positive Energy, Teed Up, 100/1 Sonny May 2025 - 1st Putapoundinthejar 2nd Battle Of Ridgeway 3rd Raydamann (FR) (4 min. 5.4 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

ARSLAN is a speculative suggestion in a competitive affair Consistent throughout his short career to date, the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old caught the eye on his recent handicap debut, staying on late to finish seventh in a big field at Fairyhouse Sure to have benefited from that first experience of handicaps, the son of Wootton Bassett may be able to step forward enough to land this prize. Trainer Noel Kelly has been among the winners of late and High Court Cave is not without his chance, despite being off the track since September Better ground will certainly suit the lightly-raced gelding. UK raider Spirou has to enter calculations for the Harry Derham team.

WIN: ARSLAN

EACH-WAY: HIGH COURT CAVE

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 752 runners, 25%)

runs ARSLAN & LINCOLN DU SEUIL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%)

runs ARSLAN & LINCOLN DU SEUIL

Fancy That: J P Dempsey won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs DEE’S LADY today. Longest Traveller: HIGH COURT CAVE trained by N Kelly, Derry, 170 miles.

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.

For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.

The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!

J Miss P Elvin (7) F 3

Robin McNeilly (R), Antrim B The Beeches Stud Ltd Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Minoras

O C Byrnes

T C Byrnes, Limerick

B Charles Byrnes

Br Ch g Mahler (GB) - Denham Sound (GB) (Champs Elysees (GB))

J Mr A D Bustin (7) F

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 5f. Newcomers from this yard can never be ruled out with confidence.

6

GONEWILD (IRE) (26)

O Friarsland Partnership

T Martin Brassil, Kildare

B Dermot Kelly

Br Ch Gr g Free Eagle - Gone Dancin (Mastercraftsman)

J Mr R James (7) F 7-3 (TStrap)

GONEWILD

7/1 Conor Smithers 11.7 (TS) 1 1/4L 10L 3rd to Barnahash Prince 11.7 CK 5 APR 16rn Bumper 2m 3f Yld 100/1 Conor Brassil 11.2 16L 7th of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld

Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Third of 16 behind Barnahash Prince beaten 11l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Cork over 2m 3f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH

7

HELDAM (FR) (75)

O Bryan Drew

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B M Richard Corveller

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Catmoves (FR) (Medicean (GB))

J Mr P W Mullins F 16-3 HELDAM (FR)

4/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 4 1/2L 4L 3rd to Soul Asylum 12.0 here 15 FEB 4rn Bumper 1m 7f 165yds Hvy 15/8Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 13L 6th of 12 to The Mourne Rambler 11.3 LEP 26 DEC 25 Bumper 2m Yld (PtoP) 1/1FF J L Scallan won 2L 16L from Lord Rouge (FR) and Mineola Farloe PUNCHESTOWN 22-FEB-25 5r4f

A winner of a point-to-point at 2m. Third of 4 behind Soul Asylum beaten 9l at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (heavy) in February.

O George Moore

T P A Fahy, Carlow

B Mr George Moore

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury - The Green Lady (Westerner (GB))

J Mr C Mullins (7) F 0JUKEBOX CHARLIE 14/1 Mr D. Allen 11.7 14th of 15 to Boycetown 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 25 Bumper 2m 1f 53yds Yld

Star Rating H

Dam won over hurdles at 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Boycetown when 14th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C Moore.

O Mrs Rose Boyd & Mrs Marie J Armstrong

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mrs R Boyd

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune - Killultagh Sarah (Definite Article (GB))

J Mr E Ohgren (3) F 3//-

KILLULTAGH FOX

Star Rating HHH

18/1 Mr P.J. Cody 10.10 hd 3 1/2L 3rd to My Great Mate 11.10 here 11 OCT 23 11rn Bumper 2m 50yds Yld/Sft

Third of 11 behind My Great Mate beaten 4l at 18-1 on his racecourse debut here over 2m (yielding - soft) in October ‘23. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R P Cody.

LADBROKE GROVE

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

T Martin Brassil, Kildare

B S A R L Elevage des Vallons & M Ian Kellitt

Br B g Beaumec De Houelle (FR) - Cool Raise (FR) (Sagacity (FR))

J Mr F Maguire F 3- (TStrap)

LADBROKE GROVE (FR)

Third of 20 behind Vitorio Piel beaten 18l at 18-1 on his racecourse debut here over 2m (yielding) in May last year.

18/1 Mr R. James 11.1 (TS) 6L 12L 3rd to Vitorio Piel (FR) 12.0 here 3 MAY 25 20rn Bumper 2m Yld 11

STAR (IRE) (27)

O S P O’Connor

T Gavin Cromwell, Meath

B Largy Bloodstock

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ballinahow Star (Definite Article (GB))

J Mr D G Lavery F 411-23 (TStrap)

LARGY STAR

6/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Midnight Jet 11.12 FAIR 4 APR 25rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft 2/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 12.0 24L 2nd to Love Sign D’aunou (FR) 12.0 NAAS 25 JAN 10rn Bumper 2m 2f 150yds Hvy (PtoP) 3/1 D McGill won 2 1/2L 16L from Fortune Lad and Clough Clouds KIRKISTOWN 22-NOV-25 8r6f Wnr of One 3m Yld/Sft

Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Third of 25 behind Midnight Jet beaten 5l at 6-1 on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.

12 LYRICAL PARK (IRE) (26)

O Coolmara Stables Limited

T Gearoid O’Loughlin, Wexford

B Apple Tree Farm Ltd

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

J Mr J W Hendrick (7) F 34

Rating HH

LYRICAL PARK (PtoP) 5/2 B Finn 43L 4th to Sittin Ona Fortune QUAKERSTOWN 05-APR-26 6r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 2/1 B Finn 3rd to Little Patience BORRIS HOUSE 01-MAR-26 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy 13

Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Well beaten at 5-2 behind Sittin Ona Fortune when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Quakerstown over 3m last month.

O Treacy & Hogan Partnership

T Denis Gerard Hogan, Tipperary

B C O’Brennan

Br B g Walk In The Park - Las Princess (Oscar)

J Mr D O’Connor F 5-p2

Rating HH

MACDONAGH PARK (PtoP) 8/1 J P Sampson 3L 2nd to Meetmebythelake CURRAGHMORE 05-APR-26 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 6/1 F Maguire p.u. in race won by Little Patience BORRIS HOUSE 01-MAR-26 10r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/1 H C Swan 5th to Red Acres Max DROMAHANE 09-NOV-25 12r7f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft

14 MUCKANAGH LOUGH (IRE) (15) 6 12 0 (168)

O Rebel Gold Partnership

T Patrick T Foley, Carlow

B Mr Maurice Garde

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ile En Crise (Flemensfirth (USA))

J Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) F 3p552-2

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Beaten 3l by Meetmebythelake when second of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Curraghmore over 3m last month. Star Rating HHH

MUCKANAGH LOUGH

3/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Sparkling Wit 12.0 LIM 16 APR 9rn Bumper 2m 3f 60yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 Mr R.M. Staunton 11.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Barnahash Mason 11.7 LEP 27 DEC 25 9rn Bumper 2m 4f 25yds Yld 125/1 Mr R.M. Staunton 11.7 32L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Keep Him Company (FR) 11.9 FAIR 29 NOV 25 Bumper 2m Yld/Sft

Placed in two NH flat races and a point-to-point from six starts. Beaten 1/2l by Sparkling Wit when second of 9 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.

O Stewart Andrew

T W P Mullins, Carlow

B Mme Marie-Odile Deshayes

Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - Solvalla (FR) (Al Namix (FR))

J Miss J Townend F 4w0-

NED HILL (FR)

40/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.7 (TS) 81L last of 11fn, 12rn to Baron Noir 11.7 here 1 MAY 25 Bumper 2m 94yds Yld

Jack Hogan 10.13 (TS) w/d. in race won by American Empire 10.11 MARKET RASEN 20 APR 25 3rn Bumper 2m 125yds Gd

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Baron Noir when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (yielding) in May last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Fergal O’Brien.

Jonathan Burke 11.7 (TS) 2L 2 1/2L hd 4th to Bay Empress 11.0 WETHERBY 1 FEB 25 9rn Bumper 2m Sft 16 PREMIER DIVISION (IRE) (126)

O Edelle Logan

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Frank & Paul Motherway

Br B g Walk In The Park - La Bella Roma (Presenting (GB))

J Mr H C Swan F 33PREMIER DIVISION

9/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 3 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to The Mourne Rambler 11.3 LEP 26 DEC 25 12rn Bumper 2m Yld

11/10Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 3L 1L 3rd to Keep Him Company (FR) 11.9 FAIR 29

Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Third of 12 behind The Mourne Rambler beaten 6l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year.

O John Joseph Flynn & Conor Lannen & Mrs Miriam Queally

T John Queally, Waterford

B Mr Matt O’Connor

Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Nia (Beneficial (GB))

J Mr E P O’Brien (5) F pRATTLEDELATCH

50/1 Brian Hayes 11.7 p.u. in race won by Chase The Moon 11.2 GOW 8 NOV 25

Rating H

Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Chase The Moon in November last year on his racecourse debut.

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B MME Marguerite De Tarragon & M David Taylor

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Garmerita (FR) (Poliglote (GB))

J Mr J Dunne (7) F 405-24

RECKLESS (FR)

5/2 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 21L 5L 27L 4th to Dromard (FR) 12.0 GOW 7 MAR 9rn Bumper 2m 2f Hvy 10/1 Carl Millar 11.7 7 1/2L 2nd to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 66/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 42L 5th of 22fn, 24rn to Skylight Hustle 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft

Placed in a hurdle race from five starts Well beaten at 5-2 behind Dromard when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Gowran Park over 2m 2f (heavy) in March.

19 THINKITDONTJINXIT (IRE) (57)

O Gigginstown House Stud

T Gordon Elliott, Meath

B Miss Mary Morgan

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Moonlit Theatre (King’s Theatre)

J Mr J M Halford (7) F 1-22 THINKITDONTJINXIT

9/4 Mr H.C. Swan 12.0 15L 2nd to Bon Bon Fizz 11.7 THU 5 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m 140yds Sft/Hvy 3/1 Mr J.M. Halford 12.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Leonard Vallis (FR) 12.0 THU 5 FEB 12rn Bumper 2m 34yds Sft (PtoP) 3/1 S Cotter won 8L 2 1/2L from Catching Jets and Regal Thunder BALLYCRYSTAL

Rating HHHH A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 15l by Bon Bon Fizz when second of 8 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Thurles over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) in March.

Breffni O’Rourke

T John G Carr, Kildare

B Robert Honner

Br B g Austrian School - In Conn Trol (Whitmore’s Conn (USA))

J Mr D McGill (7) F

Dam unraced. Makes only limited appeal ahead of his first taste of competitive action.

Rating H

M Foley

T Ms Margaret Mullins, Kilkenny

B Michael Foley

Br B f Jukebox Jury - Nairobi (Un Desperado (FR))

J Miss S A Carter (7) F 00-0u

DYNAMITE

22/1 Danny Mullins 10.13 u.r in race won by Crohan Lady 10.8 TRAM 19

22/1 Mr N. McParlan 11.11 55L 11th of 13 to Lizzie Twigg 11.4 DRYL 17

80/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.11 55L 10th of 12 to Carrigmoornaspruce 11.11

Yet to place in four starts. Unseated rider when 22-1 at Tramore over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Crohan Lady last month on her hurdling debut.

Half-sister to Don Poli, won five times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m, three times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m including three Grade 1 races. Has to be respected on pedigree alone.

J Mr D Doyle (7) F

28/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.12 (H) 2 1/4L 3 3/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Beir Bua

Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 12l behind Liadawn when fourth of 7 at 100-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) in October last year.

H,T worn by No 2. Hood worn by No 23 TStrap worn by No 4, No 6, No 10, No 11.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Cityofblindinlites, 5/2 Premier Division, 8/1 Largy Star, Thinkitdontjinxit, 10/1 Killultagh Fox, 11/1 Muckanagh Lough, Ned Hill (FR), 25/1 Heldam (FR), Ladbroke Grove (FR), Muted Melody, 33/1 Colwyn Bay (FR), Gonewild, Holly’s Thunder, 50/1 Denham Rock, Reckless (FR), 66/1 Macdonagh Park, Tubberfinn Gordon, 100/1 Dark Eagle, Rattledelatch, 150/1 Ajp Falco, Jukebox Charlie, Lyrical Park, Delorean Dynamite 2025 - 1st Soldier In Milan 2nd King Rasko Grey (FR) 3rd Catchintsavo (4 min. 35.2 sec.)

RACE SUMMARY

Martin Brassil struck with a bumper winner earlier in the week and CITYOFBLINDINLITES stands out here. Runner-up on his debut in a decent contest

Third

race, the Gordon Elliott-trained Premier Division looks the main threat. He will need to improve to overturn the form with the selection but cannot be discounted Heldam has yet to live up to the hype, but is almost certainly better than he has shown to date. WIN: CITYOFBLINDINLITES EACH-WAY: PREMIER DIVISION

RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (185 wins from 752 runners, 25%)

runs HELDAM, KILLULTAGH FOX & NED HILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%)

runs PREMIER DIVISION, RECKLESS & THINKITDONTJINXIT

Longest Traveller: DARK EAGLE trained by R McNeilly, Antrim, 142 miles.

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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.

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

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 3.40p.m. The Stanley Asphalt Hunters Steeplechase for the Bishopscourt Cup of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Stanley Asphalt) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) and that are the bona fide and unconditional property of farmers farming land in the Kildare Hunt District who have a herd number from the Department of Agriculture, whose ostensible income is from farming and that are in their possession since 1st January, 2026. Sons and daughters of persons qualified to enter, working on their parents’ farms and who have no other occupation, are eligible to enter horses, their bona fide property, in this race Exclusions - The winner of a race other than a race for which a Hunters Certificate is required or an I.N.H. Flat Race. The holder of a public Trainers licence is not eligible to run a horse of their own property in this race (over the Bush Fence Course) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 55 yards €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 11lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 10 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged, signed by a Master for one of the following Packs, Kildare Hunt, Wicklow Hunt, South County Dublin Harriers or Tara Harriers must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, on or before 24th April, 2026 or the horse will not be qualified to start. Immediately after the closing of entries a Committee of the Kildare Hunt will examine the entries as to their qualifications under these articles, after which no objection in this regard will be entertained. The Bishopscourt Cup will be presented to the winning owner in this race. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 4.15p.m. The Uniquely

Champion Hunters Steeplechase of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Uniquely) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,670), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000 Fourth will receive €1,500 Fifth will receive €900 Sixth will receive €600 A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) and that have between 1st October, 2022 and 26th April, 2026 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and which have not won a Race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing after 1st March, 2025 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race About 3 miles 160 yards €300 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 10 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, the Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 24th April, 2026, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office. The IHRB have modified the relevant Rules to permit horses for which Hunters Certificates have been registered and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Hunters Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters Steeplechase since 1st December, 2025 are excluded. A person who is registered as a current Keeper with the British Horseracing Authority may enter and run a horse in this race. The winning owner will receive a perpetual trophy presented by the family of the late Walter Tyrell. HRI Directive 10 (vi) 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, elimination of the remaining runners will be at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. The Handicapper’s decision shall be final (International performances will be taken into account and the latest date for assessment by the Handicapper will be 10 a.m. on Monday, 27th April, 2026). Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 4.50p.m. The Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Steeplechase of €80,000 (Grade 2)

(Generously sponsored by Hanlon Concrete and the Irish EBF (€20,000)) Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,120), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible About 2 miles 4 furlongs 55 yards €800 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 12lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st November, 2024 Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra. Value to winner: €47120; Second: €16000; Third: €8000; Fourth: €4000; Fifth: €2400; Sixth: €1600 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 5.25p.m. The QuinnBet Novice Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Punchestown Novice Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000 Fifth will receive €3,000 Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 4th May 2025, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons and that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 19th April 2026 About 2 miles 4 furlongs 55 yards €600 to enter on April 15th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 27th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Closing Date: 15th April 2026 Handicaps calculated 20th April Weights raised by 8lbs Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 6.00p.m. The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle of €125,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Tickell Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Alanna Homes) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,625), Second will receive €25,000 Third will receive €12,500 Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards About 2 miles 4 furlongs 140 yards €875 to enter on April 8th €500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 27th or €12,500 if entered by April 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Closing Date: 8th April 2026 Value to winner: €73625; Second: €25000; Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 6.40p.m. The Boodles Champion Hurdle of €300,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by Boodles) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €176,700), Second will receive €60,000 Third will receive €30,000 Fourth will receive €15,000 Fifth will receive €9,000 Sixth will receive €6,000 A hurdle for four years old and upwards About 2 miles 45 yards €2,100 to enter on April 8th €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 27th or €30,000 if entered by April 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. There may be a parade before this race. Closing Date: 8th April 2026 Value to winner: €176700; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 7.10p.m. The FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by FRS Fencing) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 45 yards €200 to enter, €20 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 27th April. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 7.40p.m. The Stables Restaurant Naas Flat Race of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Stables Restaurant, Naas) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven 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 2 furlongs 181 yards €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE