It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of everyone at Punchestown, to welcome you back to the home of Irish jump racing. Today signals the start of our 2025/2026 jump season, and our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to ensure the track and facilities are in top-class condition.
While it’s been five months since Festival 2025, the summer seems to have flown by That time allows us to reflect on the season just gone, gather valuable feedback, and make improvements so we can continue to enhance the Punchestown experience. We always welcome your thoughts and encourage you to share them, as your enjoyment is at the heart of what we do.
A special word of thanks goes to today’s sponsors, William Hill and Irish EBF Their support makes days like this possible, and we are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment to both Punchestown and the wider racing community.
Looking ahead, we are excited to invite you to the Punchestown Premiere Weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November. With Grade 1 action on both days, superb food, family offers, and plenty of surprises, it promises to be an unmissable occasion. Book early to secure the best value on tickets.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Warm regards,
Conor O’Neill CEO, Punchestown
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OFFICIALS
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TUESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2025
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE, NAAS, CO KILDARE, IRELAND
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PUNCHESTOWN OFFICIALS
TUESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2025
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Raceday Stewards:
Mr. N McGrath (Chairman)
Mr J Byrne
Mr J Murphy
Mr. N Chance
Mr L. Walsh
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Starter:
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Mr D.J. Condell
Mr M. Bird
Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. A. Ring
Dr G. M. Burke
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Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. C. Warren
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Mr. K. McConnell (Racetrack)
Mr. P. Traynor (Stable Yard)
DOCTOR
Dr R. Downey
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (48) 9 11 12 (166)
O Declan Landy
T Henry de Bromhead, Waterford
B Arthur Fennelly
J Rachael Blackmore Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy
F 221p-31
Star Rating HHHH
CAPTAIN GUINNESS 7 N.H. WINS €373,265.20 C HANDICAP RATING 164
Rachael Blackmore 11.10 won 1 1/2L 49L from Gentleman De Mee (FR) 11.10 and Funambule Sivola (FR) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft
16/1 HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 8 1/2L 6L 3rd to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 LEP 4 FEB 5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/Sft
6/4Fav HR162 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 p.u. in race won by Dinoblue (FR) 11.5 LEP 27 DEC 23
5rn chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft
Strong gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: won second successive Fortria Chase at Navan (by 7 lengths from Riviere d’Etel) in November: 17/2, also won 6-runner Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last time from Gentleman de Mee, idling run-in having looked in control last: unproven beyond 17f: acts on heavy going.
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. LBS
9. COLOUR OF HORSE
B = BAY
BR = BROWN
CH = CHESTNUT
GR = GREY
RO = ROAN
10 SEX OF HORSE
C = COLT
F = FILLY
G = GELDING
H = HORSE
M = MARE
11. SIRE (FATHER)
12 DAM (MOTHER)
13. FORM GUIDE
14. PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
15. FORM COMMENT
- = NEW RACING SEASON
/ = MISSED RACING SEASON
P = PULLED-UP AND DIDN’T FINISH THE RACE
F = HORSE FELL
U = RIDER UNSEATED
R = HORSE REFUSED TO RACE
CO = THE HORSE WAS FORCED OUT OF A RACE BY A LOOSE HORSE
B = HORSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN
S = HORSE SLIPPED
R = THE HORSE RAN AROUND A JUMP OR TOOK THE WRONG COURSE IN A FLAT RACE
D = DISQUALIFIED
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Philip Byrnes 11.0 won 3/4L 1/2L from Bridezilla 10.7 and Cinammon
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f
O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Kilkenny
B Mrs B A Hanbury
Br Ch g Persian King - Hoorreya (GB) (Dansili (GB))
J J J Slevin F 320431 Star
6/5Fav Danny Mullins 10.12 won 9 1/2L 5L from Combs 10.12 and Hopes Are High 11.4 DRYL 29 AUG 7rn hdl 2m 1f 87yds Gd 11/4Fav J.J. Slevin 11.0 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Hopes Are High 11.0 BAL 11 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m 109yds Gd 6/5Fav J.J. Slevin 11.0 1 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Something Noble 11.0 KILL 18 JUL 7rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Yld/Sft
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-5fav at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good) in August, beating Combs by 10l.
3 10 12 (152)
O Aidan J O’Ryan
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B W Dillon
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Elshabakiya (Diktat (GB))
J Jack Kennedy F 7-74 Star Rating HH
CUMBERLAND RIVER
40/1 Sam Ewing 11.0 1/2L 2 1/2L 15L 4th to Bibe Mus (FR) 11.0 GOW 4 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 60yds Yld 9/2 Jack Kennedy 11.0 64L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Wonderfulwonderful 10.2 KILL 21 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd 33/1 Declan McDonogh 9.0 11L 7th of 13 to Cap Saint Martin (FR) 9.6 CUR 17 OCT 24 mdn 1m Yld/Sft
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles Finished 18l behind Bibe Mus when fourth of 12 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
SECRET FORCE (IRE) (22)
O J Fyffe
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B Godolphin
Br B g Frankel (GB) - Duneflower (Dubawi)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 6-461 Star Rating HHH
SECRET FORCE 1 FLAT WIN €7,375.00
16/1 HR70 Robert Whearty 9.11 won ns hd from Bridezilla 9.7 and Superficial (FR) 9.6 LIST 22 SEP 13rn
39.8sec Benoit de la Sayette 9.4 23L 6th of 9 to Scoville (GB) 9.11 NEWMARKET 18 JUL 1m Gd /Frm Dougie Costello 9.7 3 1/4L 3/4L 3L 4th to Boatswain (GB) 9.7 LINGFIELD PARK 3 JAN 10rn 1m 2f AWT
A winner at 16-1 at Listowel over 1m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Bridezilla by a nose. Makes his hurdling debut now and cannot be overlooked.
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SUPERFICIAL (FR) (22)
O Rathconrath Racing Club
T Andrew McNamara, Westmeath
B SDA Mafsia Haras Medded
3 10 12 (152)
Br Ch c Galileo Chrome - Love On My Mind (Galileo)
J Darragh O’Keeffe F 9-5753
SUPERFICIAL (FR)
Star Rating HHH
9/1 HR67 Paddy Harnett 9.6 ns hd 3rd to Secret Force 9.11 LIST 22 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 15yds Hvy 14/1 HR67 Paddy Harnett 9.1 2 1/2L 5th of 18 to Rain (GER) 8.10 GAL 9 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft 6/1 Wayne Hassett 9.8 16L 7th of 8 to Bryant 9.4 ROS 19 AUG mdn 1m 4f 46yds Gd
Third of 13 behind Secret Force beaten a head at 9-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 3f (heavy) last month. Closely matched with the reopposing winner now making his hurdling debut.
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ADRIENNE (IRE) (28) 3
O Mrs Helen Walsh
T T M Walsh, Kildare
B Mrs Helen Walsh
Br Gr f Kodi Bear - Lafayette Hill (War Command (USA))
J Shane O’Callaghan (5) F 444746 Star Rating HH
ADRIENNE
12/1 HR71 Colin Keane 9.3 (BK) 4 1/2L 6th of 14 to Kashel Spring 8.12 here 16 SEP Ext hcp 1m 1f 58yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR73 Gary Carroll 9.3 (BK) 3L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Noli Timere 9.3 NAAS 4 AUG 19rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 13/2 HR77 Chris Hayes 9.3 (BK) 12L 7th of 10 to Queen Of The Bogs 9.3 CUR 20 JUL mdn 1m 1f Yld
Finished 4 1/2l behind Kashel Spring when sixth of 14 at 12-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (goodyielding) last month. She’s sent hurdling now and the market may tell us more.
O Mrs Rita Byrne
T Thomas Mullins, Kilkenny
B Gestut Kussaburg
Br B f Amaron (GB) - Riviere Diamant (Oratorio)
J Danny Mullins F 009098 (TStrap) Star Rating H
REAL PETITE (GER)
125/1 Danny Mullins 10.7 (TS) 43L 8th of 10fn, 12rn to Bibe Mus (FR) 11.0 GOW 4 OCT mdn hdl 2m 60yds Yld 80/1 Jake Coen 10.5 (TS) 52L 9th of 10 to Hopes Are High 11.4 LIST 21 SEP hdl 2m Yld/Sft 14/1 HR55 Rory Mulligan 9.7 (TS) 13L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Jasmine Affanalis 9.6 TIPP 31 AUG hcp (0-60)1m 1f Yld
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Bibe Mus when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
TStrap worn by No 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Cinammon Coco, 2/1 Hopes Are High, 3/1 Secret Force, 8/1 Superficial (FR), Adrienne, 16/1 Cumberland River, 100/1 Expert Analysis, Real Petite (GER) 2024 - 1st Action Plan 2nd Solar Drive 3rd Slurricane (3 min. 46.5 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
CINAMMON COCO has improved from run to run over hurdles and turned around Ballinrobe form with Hopes Are High when winning readily at Down Royal. Ground conditions are likely to be similar here and the Persian King gelding can take the next step up the ladder Hopes Are High was a winner at Listowel last time but his double penalty means he is only 2lb better off with the selection from Down Royal and that leaves him with a stiff task. Secret Force was just ahead of Al Riffa’s half-brother Superficial on the Flat at Listowel and both runners merit respect on their hurdling debuts.
WIN: CINAMMON COCO EACH-WAY: HOPES ARE HIGH
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 724 runners, 13%) runs CUMBERLAND RIVER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (12 wins from 88 runners, 14%)
runs CINAMMON COCO
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs CUMBERLAND RIVER today. Longest Traveller: REAL PETITE trained by T Mullins & CINAMMON COCO trained by J P O’Brien, Kilkenny, 62 miles.
RACE RESULTS
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E A R L Haras de Faydeau
Coen
100/30 HR113 Keith Donoghue 11.8 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Rochestown 10.12 TRAM
12/1 HR114 Keith Donoghue 11.8 (CP) (TS) 12L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to Luminous Light (GB) 11.7 CLON 13 FEB Ext hcp chse 2m 160yds Sft 5/1Fav HR114 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.10 (CP) (TS) 13th of 14fn, 17rn to Sequestered 11.5 LEP 29 DEC 24
Gd/Yld
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 10-3 at Tramore over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Rochestown in April on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
O Miss R Hickey T T J O’Mara, Tipperary B Victor Connolly Br B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm (GB) (Montjeu) J Ryan Treacy F 16f-890 Star Rating H CHAMPAGNE DAWN 1 N.H.
CHARM (IRE)
(7) 5 11 5 (159)
O Maydan Partnership
T Paul W Flynn, Longford
B Sean Hoare
Br Gr f Getaway (GER) - Nomad Attitude (FR) (Martaline (GB))
J Daniel King F 32-3364 Star Rating HH
GETAWAYS CHARM HANDICAP RATING 103
4/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.5 12L 9 1/2L 41L 4th to Welonlyhavedone 11.12 GAL 7 OCT 5rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld 14/1 Jordan Gainford 10.13 15L last of 6fn, 9rn to Affinity Rock 10.13 KILL 12 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Gd/Yld 2/1 Jordan Gainford 10.13 25L 11L 3rd to Nastya 10.13 DRYL 13 APR 6rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 170yds Gd
Placed in a hurdle race and two point-to-points from seven starts Well beaten at 4-1 behind Welonlyhavedone when fourth of 5 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Galway over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.
O Mrs Claire Gleeson T John E & Thomas Kiely, Waterford B Brucetown Farms Ltd Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Hikari (Galileo)
16/1 HR104 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.4 (CP) 13L 7th
7/2 HR104 Mr
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O John P McManus
T Padraig Roche, Kildare
B Mrs Noreen McManus
O Bearami Creek Partnership T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Michael & Leonard Cave Br B f Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) (Great Pretender)
J Sam Ewing F 0p7014 Star Rating HHH BEARAMI CREEK 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 99 5/2Fav HR97 Sam Ewing 11.12 2 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Carla’s Pet 10.11 LIST 24 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f Yld
12/1 HR90 Sam Ewing 11.4 won 5 1/2L 2 3/4L from Juke Box Rock 11.7 and Keep It Cool 10.7 NAV 20 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Yld 25/1 HR93 Sam Ewing 11.7 24L 11th of 14fn, 17rn to Pampar Lady 11.12 CK 4 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f
Gd A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Carla’s Pet when fourth of 15 at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (yielding) last month.
Dreamers Alliance Syndicate T Emmet Mullins, Carlow B Denise Brennan Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Romea (GB) (Muhtarram (USA))
5/1 HR79 Colin Keane 9.13 (TS) 32L 14th of 16 to Clear Quartz 9.5 ROS 1 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f 17yds Sft 4/1 HR79 Wayne Hassett 8.5 (CP) (TS) 9L 6th of 10 to San Salvador 10.0 BAL 21 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f 184yds Gd/Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from six NH starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Oh Janey when second of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. 13 KOTKITO BELLO (FR)
O Oliver Barden
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B M Remi Bouchet & M Bruno Mazure
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Badiana Bella (FR) (Montmartre (FR)) J Tiernan Power Roche (5) F 4-68439 Star Rating HH
KOTKITO BELLO (FR) HANDICAP RATING 98
4/1Fav HR99 Shane O’Callaghan 10.10 (CP) 16L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to Leave In
HR99
O J Carthy & Patrick John O’Brien
T C Byrnes, Limerick
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Br Br g Awtaad - Maktaba (Dansili (GB))
J Philip Byrnes F 870012 (TStrap) Star Rating HHHHH
7/2 HR94 Philip Byrnes 11.9 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Carla’s Pet 10.11 LIST 24 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f Yld
4/1 HR90 Philip Byrnes 10.6 (TS) won nk 3/4L from Desert Haven (GB) 11.4 and Avalo 11.10 DRYL 29 AUG 13rn
16/1 HR92 Mark McDonagh 11.7 13L 11th of 13 to Surviving Murmansk 9.9 TRAM 17 AUG hcp hdl
Gd/Frm
Gd
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Carla’s Pet when second of 15 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (yielding) last month.
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WALK IN THE SEA (IRE) (198) 5
O Whose Round Is It Now Syndicate
T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath
B Mrs Fidelma Coleman
Br B f Walk In The Park - Sea Breeze Lady (Oscar)
10 1 (141)
J Conor Stone-Walsh F 74-0969 (TStrap) Star Rating H WALK IN THE SEA HANDICAP RATING 85
12/1 HR87 Caragh Monaghan 9.11 (TS) 28L 9th of 11 to A Mere Bagatelle 10.5 DWNP 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 25/1 HR87 James Smith 10.11 7 1/2L 6th of 16fn, 19rn to Cher Tara 10.13 DRYL 17 MAR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Gd 125/1 Caragh Monaghan 11.0 32L 9th of 10 to Workinonadream 11.0 FAIR 16 JAN mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft
Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind A Mere Bagatelle when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in March.
O McTernans Racing Syndicate
T J A Nash, Kildare
B M D & A Phelan Br B f Buratino - Impressive Victory (USA) (Street Cry)
J Gavin Brouder (3) F 067930 Star Rating H
ARTHUR’S VICTORY 3 FLAT WINS €11,257.50 HANDICAP RATING 83 16/1 HR84 Danny Mullins 10.12 27L 12th of 16 to Hope She Flies 10.12 ROS 29 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR82 Danny Mullins 10.11 1/2L hd 3rd to Surviving Murmansk 9.9 TRAM 17 AUG 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 140yds Gd 7/1 HR84 Danny Mullins 10.12 (BK) (TS) 23L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to I’m Flattered 11.5 KILB 9 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld
Placed in three hurdle races from 16 NH starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Hope She Flies when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (good - yielding) last month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap.
Hood worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 3, No 14, No 15, No 16 Long Handicap - Arthur’s Victory 9-13(139)
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Watching The Clock, 4/1 Derry Lad, 9/2 Eastmore (GB), 6/1 Bearami Creek, 10/1 Jouster (FR), Deed Pole (GB), 16/1 Kotkito Bello (FR), 20/1 Jake Peter, Getaways Charm, Liberated Light, Dairy Force, The Truant, 25/1 Space Warrior, Walk In The Sea, 33/1 Arthur’s Victory, 50/1 Champagne Dawn, 66/1 Hereditary Rule 2024 - 1st Jake Peter 2nd Pro Bono 3rd Sayitfirst (3 min. 48.1 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
Down Royal winner EASTMORE ran well in defeat at Listowel and will enjoy the likely good ground here. He’s up another 3lb but still looks on a reasonable mark and Charles Byrnes’ runner can strike again. Watching The Clock got going late to win at Galway and her trainer felt that she won in spite of soft ground that day. This will be only her third start in a handicap and she’s open to plenty of improvement. Derry Lad looked well handicapped ahead of his run at Downpatrick but drifted in the market and appeared to have no excuses. Bearami Creek would prefer further, while Deed Pole is one to note in his first handicap WIN: EASTMORE
EACH-WAY: WATCHING THE CLOCK
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): P J Rothwell (13 wins from 213 runners, 6%) runs KOTKITO BELLO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Mullins (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs DERRY LAD Longest Traveller: DEED POLE trained by T O’brien, Cork, 158 miles.
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(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46) Two Miles and Two Furlongs 197 Yards
O Mrs Margaret O’Rourke
T Andrew Slattery, Tipperary
B Mrs Margaret O’Rourke
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Winsor Royal (Windsor Knot)
J Cian Quirke F 318910
9/1 HR90 Andrew Slattery 9.5 (V) 24L last of 11 to Starford 8.12 LIST 22
4/5Fav HR140 Cian Quirke 11.12 (V) won 1 1/2L from Mozzies Sister 10.8 CK 4 AUG 2rn hdl 2m 2f 100yds Gd 14/1 HR140 Philip Donovan 11.1 (V) 19L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Jesse Evans 11.1 TIPP 3 JUL hdl Grade 3 2m Gd/Yld
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Cork over 2m 2f (good) in August, beating Mozzies Sister by 1 1/2l.
7/2 HR134 Sam Ewing 11.0 7L 4 1/4L 3rd to Blue Lemons 11.0 FAIR 21 APR 7rn hdl Grade 2 2m 25yds Sft/Hvy Sam Ewing 11.2 21L 5th of 13 to Murcia (FR) 10.9 AINTREE 3 APR hdl Grade 1 2m 209yds Gd /Sft Jack Kennedy 11.12 7L 6th of 22 to Puturhandstogether 11.6 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd /Sft
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Blue Lemons beaten 11l at 7-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) in April. 3 BRAZIL (IRE) (36) 7 11 2 (156)
O John P McManus
T Padraig Roche, Kildare
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Br B g Galileo - Dialafara (FR) (Anabaa (USA))
J Mark Walsh F 47p534 (TStrap) Star Rating H
BRAZIL 2 FLAT WINS
8 SEP 6rn hdl 2m 5f 129yds Gd/Yld 5/1 Mark Walsh 11.0 (TS) 11L 6L 3rd to Reverend Hubert 11.0 KILB 9 AUG 4rn hdl 3m 1f Gd/Yld 80/1 HR81 Jamie Powell 8.6 (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of
12/1 HR136 Brian Hayes 11.1 u.r in race won by Gaucher (GB) 11.10 TIPP 5 OCT 7rn hdl Grade 3 2m 20yds Gd/Yld
13/2 HR124 Cian Quirke 10.12 won 6 1/2L 6 1/2L from Eagles Reign 10.11 and Mywayofthinkin 11.0 FAIR 21 APR 14rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f Sft/Hvy
4/1Fav HR124 Brian Hayes 11.1 p.u. in race won by Barry Lyndon 11.0 FAIR 22 FEB 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on ground varying from heavy to soft - heavy. Unseated rider when 12-1 in the Grade 3 Horse Gaucher Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) won by Gaucher earlier this month on his latest outing.
TStrap worn by No 3.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Glen Kiln, 10/3 Smooth Tom, 7/2 Busselton (FR), 4/1 Wendrock (FR), 5/1 Brazil
Glen Kiln will do for many here after his unfortunate defeat at Tipperary but drying ground is a concern and it might just be worth opposing him. He was set to win a Grade 3 only to depart at the last and his new mark leaves him well in at the weights, but it’s a quick enough reappearance for the likely favourite and SMOOTH TOM is preferred Andy Slattery’s charge has shown enough pace to be placed in two renewals of the Irish Lincolnshire and has a good record in small-field contests over hurdles. Fred Winter sixth Wendrock has been off since April but will be suited by stepping up in trip WIN: SMOOTH TOM EACH-WAY: GLEN KILN
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 724 runners, 13%) runs WENDROCK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (12 wins from 88 runners, 14%) runs BUSSELTON
Longest Travellers: SMOOTH TOM trained by A Slattery & GLEN KILN trained by D H Kelly, Tipperary, 98 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 two veterinarians are in attendance at today’s meeting.
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)
B Rathbarry Stud Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Solita (King’s Theatre)
J Jordan Gainford F b197f4 Star Rating HHH ACCUSTOMED HANDICAP RATING 95
28/1 Jordan Gainford 11.12 16L 4 1/4L 4L 4th to County Final 11.5 NAV 20 SEP 16rn
125/1 Daniel King 11.12 fell in race won by Power Of Words 11.8 ROS 5 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 59yds Gd/Yld 50/1 Eoin Walsh 11.4 71L last of 7 to Kainsbourg (FR) 11.12 TRAM 31 MAY mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind County Final when fourth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.
2 BUTTON ROCK (IRE) (149)
O Bull On Syndicate
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B F Commins & T Frisby
Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Outlaw Princess (Beneficial (GB))
J Jack Kennedy F p-062 Star Rating HHH
BUTTON ROCK (PtoP) 7/1 S Cotter 2.1/2L 2nd to Frankie’s Freebie TATTERSALLS 18-MAY-25 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 5/1 S Cotter 18L 6th to Sioux Falls (GER) FAIRYHOUSE 27-APR-25 11r9f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 10/1 S Cotter 31L 11th to Hydration Station CASTLELANDS 09-MAR-25 16r11f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Frankie’s Freebie when second of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland.
3 CHANCEITLUCKY (IRE) (24) 6
O Neil Rawle
T Adrian Murray, Westmeath
B Mr Neil Rawle
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Seedless (GB) (Mtoto)
J Eoin G Kelly (7) F
200/1 Eoin G. Kelly 11.5 73L last of 13fn, 14rn to Eclipse
100/1 Eoin G. Kelly 10.11 71L 9th of 10 to Killian’s Garden 11.4 KILB 9 AUG mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld
66/1 Eoin G. Kelly 11.0 46L last of 11fn, 14rn to Vicar Street 11.0 ROS 7 JUL mdn hdl 2m 4f 125yds Gd
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Eclipse Chaser when 13th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 5f (yielding) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. 4
O Ms Susanna McCaffrey
T T G McCourt, Meath
B Peter McCaffrey
Br Br g Sageburg - Bell Walks Caroll (Carroll House)
J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Yanmare, won four times in chases between 3m and 3m 7f and in a point to point race at 3m. Probably best watched on debut.
O Breen White
T Conor David Maxwell, Meath
B Fergus Cumiskey
Br Gr g Masterofthehorse - Blayney Queen (Desert King)
J Ivan Ryan (7) F 0-p7-0 (TStrap) Star Rating HH
DUNANY SHORE
125/1 Ivan Ryan 11.5 (TS) 40L 11th of 12 to Daydream Nation 11.12 GOW 4 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Yld (PtoP) 10/1 E Finegan 18L 7th to Jacob’s Ladder OLDTOWN 17-FEB-24 9r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 6/1 E Finegan p.u. in race won by Break The Boundary TYRELLA 27-JAN-24 9r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Daydream Nation when 11th of 12 on his hurdling debut at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
REIKI REVOLUTION (IRE) (53) 5 11 12 (166)
O James F Dunne
T Gavin Cromwell, Meath
B James F Dunne
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Presenting Gems (Presenting (GB))
5/4Fav Tiernan Power Roche 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Empire Succes (FR) 11.12 CK 11 JUL 18rn mdn hdl 3m Gd
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Quantum Quest when second of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (good - yielding) in August. Having his first run for a new stable today.
7 THE GOOSE’S ACRE (IRE) (140) 5 11 12 (166)
O Michael N O’Sullivan
T Eamon Courtney, Kerry
B Drumlin Bloodstock
Br B g Milan (GB) - Tip Tap Toe (Getaway (GER))
J Ricky Doyle F 8457 Star Rating HH
THE GOOSE’S ACRE
22/1 Ricky Doyle 11.4 23L 7th of 14 to Net Boy (FR) 11.4 BAL 27 MAY mdn hdl 2m 57yds Gd
80/1 Kevin A Murphy 11.7 26L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Doctor Du Mesnil (FR) 12.0 CK 20 APR Bumper 2m 3f Yld 125/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.7 7L 1 1/2L 17L 4th to Dani Donadoni 12.0 LIM 1 APR 13rn Bumper 2m 3f Gd
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Net Boy when seventh of 14 on his hurdling debut at Ballinrobe over 2m (good) in May.
O Patrick Campbell
T Kieran P Egan (R), Kildare
B Mrs E Davies
Br B g Hillstar (GB) - Knockalane Beauty (Stowaway (GB))
J Shane O’Callaghan (5) F Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Entitled to improve for the run on debut and is best watched for now.
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BOLTLANDER (IRE) (15)
O Grace/O’Brien Partnership
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B James Grace
Br Gr g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Grey Nua (Beneficial (GB))
J Sam Ewing F 7 Star Rating HH
BOLTLANDER
25/1 Jordan Gainford 11.7 23L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Rakki (GB) 11.7 ROS 29 SEP mdn hdl 1m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Rakki when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Roscommon over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
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MAKER (IRE) (186)
O Michael Dervan
T Adrian Murray, Westmeath
B Michael Dervan
Br B g Policy Maker - Nuqood (Tamayuz (GB))
J Sean Flanagan F 0 (TStrap)
EURO MAKER
25/1 Sean Flanagan 10.10 23L 10th of 15 to Arch Empire (FR) 11.4 BAL 11 APR mdn hdl 2m 185yds Gd
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Arch Empire when 10th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 2m 1f (good) in April. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
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KANOG BAY (IRE) (11)
O Gerard Browne & Matthew Rogers
T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Meath
B Daniel Cleere
Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Chika Boom (Kalanisi)
J Caragh Monaghan (7) F f490
KANOG BAY
66/1 Caragh Monaghan 11.0 45L 11th of 16fn, 19rn to Dschingis Dragon (FR) 11.0 GOW 3 OCT mdn hdl 2m 80yds Sft 50/1 James Smith 11.4 46L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Eclipse Chaser 11.12 NAV 20 SEP mdn hdl 2m 5f Yld (PtoP) 6/1 K P Healy 22L 4th to Katkoriko (FR) KIRKISTOWN 08-MAR-25 8r4f Mdn 3m Gd/Sft
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dschingis Dragon when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
P J Rothwell, Wicklow B James Wigan
Br B g Kingman (GB) - Dank (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J Tiernan Power Roche (5)
O ABD Syndicate
T Matthew J Smith, Meath
B Boherguy Stud
Br B f Awtaad - Cosmic Approach (New Approach)
J James Smith (5) F 2210-p9 (Hood) Star Rating H
POYRAZ APPROACH 1 FLAT WIN €4,800.00
250/1
James Smith 10.13 (H) 54L 9th of 13fn, 16rn to Walks The Talk 10.13 ROS 29 SEP mdn hdl 2m 4f 53yds Gd/Yld
200/1
James Smith 10.12 (H) p.u. in race won by Friary Road 11.7 NAV 20 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 165yds Yld 14/1 HR68 Declan McDonogh 10.0 66L last of 10 to The Real Screamer 8.7 DUN 15 NOV 24 hcp (47-70)1m 2f 150yds Std
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Walks The Talk when 9th of 16 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Hood worn by No 15. TStrap worn by No 3, No 5, No 10, No 13.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Reiki Revolution, 5/2 Youre A Derry Girl, 4/1 Button Rock, 14/1 Accustomed, The Goose’s Acre, 16/1 Boltlander, Euro Maker, 20/1 Come On Mccaff, Back Light, 25/1 Kilt, 50/1 Kanog Bay, Poyraz Approach, 66/1 Light Her Up, 100/1 Dunany Shore, 150/1 Chanceitlucky
An ordinary contest and YOURE A DERRY GIRL might be good enough to score under her 7lb claimer The Leading Light mare landed a bumper on summer ground a couple of years ago and finished ahead of two recent winners when second at Ballinrobe last month. She was below par last time but is worth another chance. Reiki Revolution was placed over this trip in May and has been running well over 3m since. The five-year-old put in a sloppy round of jumping when second at Kilbeggan, but the winner enhanced that form next time and he’s a big player here. Point-to-point winner Accustomed ran respectably at Navan and might be next best.
WIN: YOURE DERRY GIRL
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: REIKI REVOLUTION
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 724 runners, 13%) runs BOLTLANDER and BUTTON ROCK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs BOLTLANDER and BUTTON ROCK
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022 The stable runs BOLTLANDER and BUTTON ROCK today.
HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
(FOR RACE CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 46) Two Miles and Four Furlongs Start (Generously sponsored by William Hill)
Br B f Sir Percy (GB) - Tiger Spice (GB) (Royal Applause (GB))
J James Smith (5) F 400350 (H,T)
PACHMENA 3 FLAT WINS €27,140.00
66/1 HR71 Leigh Roche 10.1 (H) (TS) 31L last of 14fn, 15rn to Ribee 9.0 BELW 1 OCT Ext hcp 7f 205yds Sft 8/1 HR103 James Smith 11.3 (H) 20L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Tango Theatre 10.4 SLGO 20 AUG Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 118yds Gd 3/1 HR74 Robert Whearty 8.13 (TS) 3/4L nk 3rd to Figaruso 9.2 TRAM 8 JUL 7rn 1m 4f Gd
Placed in a hurdle race from nine NH starts. Finished 20l behind Tango Theatre when fifth of 12 at 8-1 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 3m 1f (good) in August. Was also engaged to run at Cork on Sunday.
O I’m Flattered Syndicate T Padraig Roche, Kildare B Mrs Noreen McManus Br B f Churchill - Just For You (GB) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) J Aidan
10/1 HR100 Aidan Kelly 11.11 (TS) 20L 7th of 16 to Hope She Flies 10.12 ROS 29 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR94 Aidan Kelly 11.5 (TS) won hd nk from Surviving Murmansk 9.7 and Splendid Choice 11.0 KILB 9 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd/Yld 22/1 HR96 Aidan Kelly 11.5 (TS) 22L 7th of 13 to Thats All 10.4 KILB 25 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Hope She Flies when seventh of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (good - yielding) last month. 3
O John McGivney
T Adrian Murray, Westmeath
B Evan McGibney
Br B g Westerner (GB) - Tara Glory (Kayf Tara (GB))
J Eoin G Kelly (7) F 6640 Star Rating H WESTOFTIGNES HANDICAP RATING 98
18/1 HR100 Eoin G. Kelly 11.7 23L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Bearami Creek 11.4 NAV 20 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Yld 11/1 Kieren Buckley 11.4 9 1/2L 17L 7L 4th to Penny Perfect 10.7 DWNP 25 AUG 6rn mdn hdl
Gd 100/1 Sean Flanagan 11.12 30L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Hipop De Loire (FR) 11.12
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Bearami Creek when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.
O Breen White
T Conor David Maxwell, Meath
B Amanda Larkin
Br B g Masterofthehorse - Rory’s Mystrey (Pilsudski)
J Kieren Buckley F 278623 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHH
DUNANY POINT 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 93
13/2 HR91 Kieren Buckley 11.6 (CP) 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Carla’s Pet 10.11 LIST 24 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f Yld 7/1 HR88 Kieren Buckley 11.1 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Knockraha Eagle 10.9 BELW 27 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Gd 14/1 HR89 Kieren Buckley 11.3 19L 6th of 9fn, 14rn to My Good Pal 10.3 WEX 8 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Third of 15 behind Carla’s Pet beaten 3l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 2f (yielding) last month.
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COLORADO CHARLIE (IRE)
(55) 5 11 5 (159) O Dermot J Kelly T Mark Michael McNiff, Sligo
B Rossenarra Bloodstock Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Cat’s Paw (Windsor Knot)
J J J Slevin F f-p6409 Star Rating H
COLORADO CHARLIE HANDICAP RATING 91
33/1 HR94 Alan King 11.1 29L 9th of 12 to Sydney Cruiser 10.3 SLGO 20 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 107yds Gd 16/1 HR97 Sean O’Keeffe 11.11 59L last of 14 to Torquay Road 12.0 SLGO 7 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 193yds Gd 3/1 HR102 Phillip Enright 11.4 6L 1 1/4L s/hd 4th to Avalo 11.1 WEX 28 MAY 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Gd
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Sydney Cruiser when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 4f (good) in August.
O Haven’taclue Syndicate
T Mark Fahey, Kildare B Thomas Fahey
Br B g French Navy (GB) - Niamh Machine (Indian Danehill) J Thomas O’Connor (7) F 394274 (CPiece) Star Rating HHHHH
MELLEM HANDICAP RATING 91
6/1 HR91 Thomas O’Connor 11.3 (BK) (TS) 4 3/4L 3/4L 2L 4th to Hitthehayson 10.11 ROS 29 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 53yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR91 Thomas O’Connor 10.12 (BK) (TS) 24L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to A Nod To Getaway 11.5 LIST 31 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 80yds Gd 14/1 HR89 Thomas O’Connor 9.12 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to The Dooner Citizen 9.12 CK 10 MAY 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd
Placed in two hurdle races from 13 starts Finished 8l behind Hitthehayson when fourth of 15 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Mary Ellen Doyle, Wexford
Charlie Carter Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Maria’s Oscar (Oscar) J John Shinnick (3)
hdl (0-100)2m 2f Yld 20/1 HR89 John Shinnick 10.3 3L 2L 3rd to Patty O’Farrell 10.6 LIST 2 JUN 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 28/1 HR91 John Shinnick 11.1 16L
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rising Dust when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month. 11 DEMANDING GERRY (IRE) (12) 6 10 13 (153) O Thelostshoegang
Rating HHH
DEMANDING GERRY HANDICAP RATING 85
11/2 HR84 Michael Kenneally 10.8 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Hope She Flies 11.8 CLON 2 OCT 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 35yds Yld 3/1Fav HR83 Alex Harvey 10.6 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Thats All 10.4 KILB 25 JUL 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR82 Kevin Sexton 10.10 (TS) 8L 2nd to Tell Us This 11.7 DWNP 14 JUL 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Gd
Placed in three hurdle races from 11 starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Hope She Flies when second of 16 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month. 12 GORTMORE LADY (IRE) (15) 5 10 13 (153)
O Zoom Buddies Syndicate
T A J Martin, Meath
B Miss Annmarie Burke
Br B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Maughami (GB) (Manduro (GER)) J Eoin Walsh F 439303 Star Rating HHH
GORTMORE LADY HANDICAP RATING 85
18/1 HR84 Eoin Walsh 11.3 4 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Hitthehayson 10.11 ROS 29 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 53yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR86 Eoin Walsh 11.0 93L last of 16fn, 19rn to Sporting Glance (FR) 11.12 GAL 8 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR86 Mr J. Costello 9.9 1 3/4L 8L 3rd to Our Zebo 11.8 DWNP 25 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 180yds Gd
Placed in five hurdle races from 13 starts. Third of 15 behind Hitthehayson beaten 6l at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
O P McGuire
T Paul W Flynn, Longford
B John O’Brien
Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Rebel Dream (Dushyantor (USA))
J Jack Kennedy F 005 Star Rating H
POURQUOI POI HANDICAP RATING 87
100/1 Ben Kennedy 10.7 24L last of 5fn, 6rn to A Snow White Park 10.7
2m 57yds Gd 200/1 Ben Kennedy 10.5 26L 10th of 17 to Timeless Treaty 10.11 DRYL 5
2m 1f 79yds Gd 150/1 Liam McKenna 11.2 last of 16fn, 19rn to Carried With Love 11.0 CK 20
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at
O J Weldon
T Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Meath
B David Jordan
Br B f Mount Nelson (GB) - Labeille (FR) (Laveron (GB))
J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 54-0086 (C,T) Star Rating H
MASSABIELLE HANDICAP RATING 84
12/1
HR87 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.0 (CP) (TS) 36L 6th of 12fn, 15rn to Knockraha Eagle 10.9 BELW 27 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 110yds Gd 8/1
HR90 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.4 23L 8th of 13 to Thats All 10.4 KILB 25 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld
16/1
HR93 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.7 29L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to You Done Well 11.8 LIM 29 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 50yds Gd
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Knockraha Eagle when sixth of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good) in August.
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O Kieran Purcell T Kieran Purcell, Kilkenny B Leaf Stud
Br B g Portage - Aspra (FR) (Green Tune (USA))
J Donagh Meyler F 900-p2p Star Rating HH
STONECARTHY HANDICAP RATING 84
8/1 HR86 Donagh Meyler 11.1 (TS) p.u. in race won by Jerisk Star (FR) 11.9 GOW 4 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 50yds Yld 12/1 HR85 Donagh Meyler 11.1 3 3/4L 2nd to Onebrightbluerose 10.11 WEX 28 MAY 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd 125/1 Mr P.J. Cody 10.13 p.u. in race won by Kish Bank 11.7 WEX 4 APR 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Yld/Sft
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Pulled up 3 out when 8-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Jerisk Star earlier this month on his latest outing. Was also engaged to run at Cork on Sunday.
O Mrs Christina Hughes T Eoin Doyle, Kilkenny B Barton Stud Partnership Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Chamber Maid (GB) (Nathaniel) J Eoin Staples (7) F p94554 (C,T) Star Rating HHH
NEWPORT (GB) HANDICAP RATING 81
5/1 HR81 Eoin Staples 10.0 (CP) hd 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Pahlavi 11.5 DWNP 25 AUG 9rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Gd 11/2 HR82 Donagh Meyler 10.10 (CP) (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Silent Selector 11.10 TRAM 14 AUG hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 100yds Gd 15/2 HR84 Donagh Meyler 10.12 (CP) (TS) 9 1/4L 5th of 13 to Thats All 10.4 KILB 25 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld
Placed in a hurdle race from 13 NH starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Pahlavi when fourth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in August.
O Free Rein Syndicate
T P J Rothwell, Wicklow
B Raymond Nolan
Br B g Doyen - Carnalway (Getaway (GER))
J Tiernan Power Roche (5) F 044645 Star Rating HH PLEASUREOFPRESSURE HANDICAP RATING 80
4/1 HR81 Tiernan Power Roche 10.4 16L 5th of 16 to Hope She Flies 10.12 ROS 29 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 135yds Gd/Yld 9/2 HR81 Calum Hogan 10.2 2 3/4L 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Shaboozee 11.11 BAL 11 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 109yds Gd 9/2 HR83 Tiernan Power Roche 10.6 18L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Dontdooddson (FR) 10.0 WEX 24 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 150yds Gd
Yet to place in nine starts. Finished 16l behind Hope She Flies when fifth of 16 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon
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RAJJNATIN (IRE) (12)
O Mrs Francine McCutcheon
T Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Tipperary
B Peter McCutcheon
Br B g Rajj - Sonic Night (Night Shift (USA))
J Philip Donovan (3) F 00-008/-u (TStrap) Star Rating H
RAJJNATIN HANDICAP RATING 79
100/1 HR79 Philip Donovan 10.4 (TS) u.r in race won by Sallap 10.1 CLON 2 OCT 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Yld
250/1 Liam Quinlan 11.7 (TS) 38L 8th of 12fn, 15rn to Gorgeous Suspect (FR) 11.12 LIM 27 JUL 23
hdl 2m 6f Yld/Sft 125/1 Marc Monaghan 10.7 (TS) 42L last of 12 to Ethical Diamond 9.7 LIM 24 JUN 23 mdn 1m 4f 70yds Gd/Yld
Yet to place in six NH starts. Unseated rider when 100-1 at Clonmel over 2m 7f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Sallap earlier this month on his latest outing.
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HEAD FOR HOME (IRE) (24)
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B William Mangan Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Izabelle Amie (Croco Rouge)
J Phillip Enright F 000b-00 (CPiece) Star Rating H
HEAD FOR HOME HANDICAP RATING 78
25/1 HR81 Phillip Enright 10.11 49L last of 16 to Sceptred Isle (GB) 10.10 NAV 20 SEP hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f Yld 20/1 HR84 Gavin Brouder 10.9 last of 18fn, 19rn to Ballerina Boxer 10.13 here 7 JUN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 180yds Gd/Yld
14/1 HR86 Phillip Enright 11.4 br.d in race won by Delias Pet 10.7 FAIR 5 NOV 24 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Gd
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Sceptred Isle when last of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 3f (yielding) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
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BALLINABOOLA JET (IRE) (10) 8 10 5 (145)
O S Tobin
T R Donohoe, Kilkenny
B Seamus Tobin
Br B g Jet Away (GB) - Carrigmore Lass (Topanoora)
J Danny Mullins F 7098p9 Star Rating H
BALLINABOOLA JET HANDICAP RATING 77
14/1 HR80 Danny Mullins 10.9 34L last of 9fn, 14rn to Jerisk Star (FR) 11.9 GOW 4 OCT hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 50yds Yld
14/1 HR82 Danny Mullins 10.11 p.u. in race won by Tackletommywoowoo 11.13 WEX 24 JUL 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m Gd 12/1
HR84 Danny Mullins 10.12 24L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Chancer Dancer 10.1 KILB 11 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 160yds Gd
Unplaced in all seven starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Jerisk Star when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
B,T worn by No 14
Blinkers worn by No 4. C,T worn by No 15, No 17
CPiece worn by No 5, No 7, No 21. H,T worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 2, No 10, No 11, No 20 V,T worn by No 19 Visor worn by No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Demanding Gerry, 11/2 Newport (GB), 6/1 Dunany Point, 10/1 Mellem, Gortmore Lady, 12/1 Pachmena, Justicialism, County Graduate, Pleasureofpressure, 14/1 I’m Flattered, Stonecarthy, 16/1 Diamond Approach, 20/1 Massabielle, 25/1 Westoftignes, Pourquoi Poi, Container Madness, Ballinaboola Jet, 33/1 My Good Pal, Head For Home, 50/1 Colorado Charlie, Dream Shaper, 100/1 Rajjnatin 2024 - 1st Due Course 2nd Warm In Gorey 3rd Hesasmoothoperator (4 min. 54.2 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
MELLEM ran well at Roscommon after four months off and might be able to claim a first success here. Mark Fahey’s runner was caught late over 3m at Leopardstown in March and finished second over this trip in May. He can turn form around with third-home Gortmore Lady Dunany Point has been placed three times since winning over this trip in April and ran well from the front at Listowel last time Demanding Gerry has been knocking on the door and bumped into an improver when second at Clonmel She likes good ground and should be in the mix again.
WIN: MELLEM
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: DUNANY POINT
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Cromwell (44 wins from 329 runners, 13%) runs MY GOOD PAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (7 wins from 57 runners, 12%) runs MY GOOD PAL Fancy That: M Brassil won this race in 2016 and 2017 The stable runs CONTAINER MADNESS today
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
4.36 The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €14,500
Br B g Tobougg - Calissee (FR) (Ocean of Wisdom (USA))
J Patrick M O’Brien (5) F 4112u3 (CPiece)
DIGBY 5 N.H. WINS €53,498.90 HANDICAP RATING 124
13/2 HR126 Phillip Enright 11.6 (CP) 3 1/4L 11L 3rd to Boston Rover 11.6 KILL 23 AUG 6rn nov.ch 2m 7f 80yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR126 Patrick M O’Brien 10.11 (CP) u.r in race won by Turnpike Trip (GB) 11.0 GAL 1 AUG 20rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd
P. M. O’Brien 9.11 (CP) nk 2nd to Only The Bold 10.2 UTTOXETER 29 JUN 15rn hcp chse 3m 2f 13yds Gd
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Third of 6 behind Boston Rover beaten 14l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in August.
O Pioneer Racing
T Gordon Elliott, Meath
B Dermot Rogers Br B g Sulamani - Kizzy May (Definite Article (GB))
Benjamin Macey 11.7 (CP) (TS) s/hd 3/4L 3rd to Statuario (GB) 11.7 PERTH 24 SEP 5rn hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Gd 22/1 HR134 Jack Kennedy 11.10 (CP) (TS) 10L 11th of 18fn, 20rn to Turnpike Trip (GB) 11.0 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd 20/1 HR135 Sam Ewing 10.10 (CP) (TS) 44L last of 10fn, 14rn to James Du Berlais (FR) 11.11 here 30 APR Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 4f 80yds Yld
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Statuario beaten 1l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 3m (good) last month.
3 SIGN FROM ABOVE (IRE) (11) 7 12
O Ms Bernadette Leigh
T Peter Fahey, Kildare
B Nuala Lynch
Br B g Sea The Stars - Martine’s Spirit (Invincible Spirit)
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on yielding and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Listowel over 3m (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Cinammon Roll by 1 1/2l.
12/1 HR121 James Smith 11.8 4L 4L 4L 4th to Shadow Paddy 11.2
10/1 HR123 James Smith 11.4 14L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Birmingham Alabama 11.0 BELW 27 AUG
11/2 HR125 James Smith 11.12 10L 8th of 10 to Ballykinlar 11.0
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 12l behind Shadow Paddy when fourth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
F J Carragher
Noel Meade, Meath B Hobnob Partnership Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Viennese Whirl (GB) (Montjeu) J
HR119 Donagh Meyler 11.5 p.u. in race won by Birmingham Alabama 11.0 BELW 27
Gd 12/1 HR120 Donagh Meyler 11.5 p.u. in race won by Dark Note (GB) 11.5 TIPP 1 JUL 6rn nov.ch 2m 3f 155yds Yld 50/1 HR125 Liam McKenna 11.4 (BK) (TS) 65L 20th of 22fn, 23rn to Sequoiaspirit 10.9 NAV 17 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 6f 100yds Yld
He has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 33-1 at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Birmingham Alabama in August on his latest outing.
Hold Firm Syndicate T Padraig Roche, Kildare B B & O Bloodstock Br B g Milan (GB) - Misspublican (Overbury) J Aidan Kelly (3) F 48-251p (Blinkers) Star Rating HH OUTSIDE THE DOOR 7 N.H. WINS €52,215.00 C
Smithers 11.5 (BK) won 12L 2 1/4L from Tullyveery Lad 10.9 and Sam Magee 11.6
HR115 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.4 10L 8th of 13 to Duke Silver 11.2 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp hdl 3m Yld 14/1
HR115 Liam Quinlan 11.4 37L 12th of 18fn, 20rn to Nelson County 10.11 CK 20 APR Ext hcp hdl 3m 80yds Sft 22/1
HR115 Ethan O’Sullivan 9.7 25L 12th of 19fn, 20rn to Win Some Lose Some 10.8 LEP 28 DEC
Yld A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 11l behind Duke Silver at 22-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 3m (yielding) last month.
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CEANNDANA (IRE) (87) 8 11 5 (159)
O Hows Your Father Syndicate T Ross O’Sullivan, Kildare B Pate Ltd
Br B g Leading Light - Lady Artemis (Kalanisi)
J Keith Donoghue F 1216-39 (CPiece) Star Rating HH
Jordan Gainford 10.2 (CP) 25L 9th of 15 to Ballysax Hank 10.5 MARKET RASEN 19 JUL hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 89yds Gd 12/1 HR114 Sean Flanagan 10.11 (CP) 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Arctic Fly 11.10 TIPP 1 JUL 15rn
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2m
Yld Mr L. P. Shanahan 11.3 (CP) 14L 6th of 16fn, 18rn to The Newest One 11.6 CHELTENHAM 25 OCT 24 hcp chse (0-125)3m 1f Gd
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Ballysax Hank when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) in July.
7 11 5
O Mrs H McBurney T Gerald Stephen Quinn, Antrim B Mme Celine Clerc & Mme Valerie Lutz Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Amie Des Champs (FR) (Robin Des Champs (FR)) J Mr N McParlan F f7-p182 (TStrap)
INVICTUS WORLD (FR) 3 N.H. WINS €18,457.60
2/1 James Smith 11.7 (TS) 8 1/2L 2nd to Speculatrix (GB) 11.5 DWNP 25 AUG 5rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd Eoin Staples 11.5 (TS) 14L 8th of 11 to Moonbow (FR) 11.4 PERTH 16 AUG hcp hdl (0-120)2m 4f 35yds Gd Mr Dara McGill 11.1 (TS) won 2 3/4L 1 1/4L from Matchless 12.0 and Trailblazer (GB) 9.11 PERTH 13 JUL 6rn hcp hdl (0-120)2m 4f 35yds Gd
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on good and good - yielding ground Beaten 9l by Speculatrix when second of 5 at 2-1 on his chase debut at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good) in August.
Daniel Kelly
Brian M McMahon, Galway B M Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & M Pascal Magne Br B f Spider Flight (FR) - Verysland (FR) (Saint Des Saints (FR)) J R Deegan F 322530 (Hood) Star Rating HH JOLIE JEWEL (FR) 1 N.H. WIN €8,850.00 HANDICAP RATING 113 10/1 HR115
4 1/4L 9L 3rd to Ad Caelum 11.1 BAL 11 AUG 11rn
1f 215yds Gd 15/2 HR115 Phillip Enright 10.13 (H) 4L 5th of 16 to Cleopatra’s
BURRU (IRE) (19)
O Martin Kiely
T Liam Kenny (R), Wexford
B Dane’s Well
Br B g Notnowcato (GB) - Palm Sur (Urban Ocean (FR))
J Eoin Staples (7) F 2-20363 (Hood) Star Rating HH
BURRU 1 N.H. WIN €6,785.00 HANDICAP RATING 107
10/1 HR108 Mr R. Sugrue 10.7 (H) 4L 4L 3rd to Shadow Paddy 11.2 LIST 25 SEP 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld
8/1 HR108 Mr R. Sugrue 11.3 (H) 4L 6th of 13 to Eastmore (GB) 10.6 DRYL 29 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 87yds Gd/Frm
8/1 HR99 Mr R. Sugrue 11.6 (H) s/hd 3 3/4L 3rd to It’s Never Simple 11.3 ROS 5 AUG 16rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 5f 155yds Yld
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Third of 17 behind Shadow Paddy beaten 8l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited T Oliver McKiernan, Dublin B Mr Daniel Keating
Br B f Califet (FR) - Shuil A Haon (Shantou (USA))
J Phillip Enright F 0-57629 Star Rating H ITS NOT OVER YET 2 N.H. WINS €12,980.00 HANDICAP RATING 105
6/1 HR105 Phillip Enright 10.11 47L last of 9fn, 10rn to Quantum Quest 11.6 ROS 29 SEP Ext hcp hdl 3m 25yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR101 Phillip Enright 10.0 1/2L 2nd to World Of Fortunes 11.7 BAL 12 SEP 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 5yds Sft 11/1 HR102 Phillip Enright 11.4 13L 6th of 16 to Mags Nelson 11.4 ROS 5 AUG Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd/Yld
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Quantum Quest when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 3m (good - yielding) last month. 17
O GVD Syndicate/R Dooly T P J Rothwell, Wicklow B Noel Dooly Br B g Sea Moon (GB) - Teoleena (Teofilo)
J Tiernan Power Roche (5) F 530002 (CPiece) Star Rating HH DOWN AROUND 1 N.H. WIN €5,900.00 HANDICAP RATING 102
7/1 HR102 Tiernan Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 6 1/2L 2nd to Priory Park 10.3 BAL 12 SEP 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 5yds Sft 25/1 HR106 Tiernan Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 72L 11th of 12fn, 15rn to Our Soldier 11.2 BELW 5 JUL Ext hcp hdl 3m 116yds Gd 14/1 HR107 Dylan Robinson 10.13 (BK) 73L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Duty Bound (GB) 10.7 LIST 31 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 7l by Priory Park when second of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
18 RISING DUST (IRE) (17) 7 10 7 (147)
T Emmet Mullins, Carlow B Gerry Caplis
Br B g Leading Light - Bridge View Lady (Dushyantor (USA))
5/4Fav HR89 Donagh Meyler 11.6 won 8L 3 1/2L from Toor Moon 10.10 and Jekiki 10.8 LIST 27 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f Gd/Yld
4/5Fav HR86 Conor Clarke 10.7 1/2L 2nd to Whatyouwant 10.2 KILB 5 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)3m 200yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR93 Danny Mullins 11.7 p.u. in race won by Meehall 11.3 KILL 22 AUG 24 12rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 2m 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Listowel over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month, beating Toor Moon by 8l.
Blinkers worn by No 6, No 8, No 14 C,T worn by No 2. CPiece worn by No 1, No 3, No 4, No 5, No 11, No 17 Hood worn by No 13, No 15. TStrap worn by No 12
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Rising Dust, 6/1 Sign From Above, 13/2 Mars Harper (GB), Duke Silver, Outside The Door, 10/1 Digby, Ceanndana, 14/1 Down Around, 16/1 Walking On Glass, Quest With Speed, Burru, 20/1 Moonovercloon, Invictus World (FR), Its Not Over Yet, 25/1 Ira Hayes, Toor Khov, Jolie Jewel (FR), 100/1 Charlie Luciano 2024 - 1st Slieve Carran 2nd Sundial 3rd Sammy Smart (GB) (5 min. 36 sec.)
RACE SUMMARY
A competitive affair but RISING DUST looks the one to side with off bottom weight. The seven-year-old just failed to land a gamble at Kilbeggan on his first start for Emmet Mullins but those losses were recouped when he won readily at Listowel. He got 12lb for that and is into a much better race now but there must be every chance that he’s still ahead of the handicapper Duke Silver stays well and also won at Listowel but would probably prefer a bit more juice in the ground Sign From Above comes here off the back of a win at Gowran and stepping up in trip should suit, but he has plenty of weight to shoulder
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (95 wins from 724 runners, 13%)
runs MARS HARPER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (12 wins from 88 runners, 14%)
runs DUKE SILVER
Longest Traveller: INVICTUS WORLD trained by Gerald Quinn, 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 sharethesame birthday-1stJanuary. In theSouthernhemisphere all horses share 1st August due to the fact that the seasons are reversed
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.
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field))
Murray
Br B f Sholokhov - Clash House (Robin des Champs (FR))
J Mr J L Gleeson F 8 (TStrap) Star Rating HH
GRACIE C
15/2 Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.2 (TS) 35L 8th of 11 to Is She Real 10.11 BELW 27 AUG Bumper 2m 1f 40yds Gd
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Is She Real when eighth of 11 on her racecourse debut at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good) in August.
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LA ROCCA LASS (IRE) (60)
O Moor About The Fun Syndicate
T Dermot Day, Wexford
B The Bristol Five
Br B f Watar - Jezzebelle (GB) (Schiaparelli (GER))
J Mr J J Berry (7) F 068-000
Star Rating H LA ROCCA LASS
33/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.12 to Alaskan View 11.0 TRAM 15 AUG Bumper 2m 80yds Gd
200/1 Eoin Staples 10.6 74L last of 13fn, 16rn to Mrs Mc Go 10.8 BELW 5 JUL mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 150/1 Liam Quinlan 11.2 18th of 20fn, 22rn to Joueur Masque (FR) 11.9 here 7 JUN mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Alaskan View when Disqualified but disqualified and placed 10th of 10 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tramore over 2m (good) in August.
5 PROPHETESS MIRIAM (IRE) (18)
O A Collins
T Cian Collins, Meath
B Patrick McCarthy
Br B f Workforce (GB) - Victory Anthem (Royal Anthem (USA))
J Mr F R Buckley (7) F f2 Star Rating HHHH
PROPHETESS MIRIAM
20/1 Mr F.R. Buckley 11.4 9 1/2L 2nd to Celestial Tune 11.9 LIST 26 SEP 16rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 7/1 P W Gleeson fell in race won by Coral Sunset TATTERSALLS 18-MAY-25 12r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 10l by Celestial Tune when second of 16 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
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EASTER BONNET (FR) (-)
O Temple Bloodstock Shadows Syndicate
T W P Mullins, Carlow
B Mme Jacky Mullins
Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Pink Hat (Presenting (GB))
J Mr P W Mullins F Star Rating HHHHH
Half-sister to Pink In The Park, won twice over hurdles at 2m 1f and 2m 3f, twice in NH flat races at 2m and twice in chases at 2m 5f and 2m 6f. Big player for top yard.
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FOXY FOOTPRINTS (IRE)
O Rachel Carthy
T M F Morris, Tipperary
B Manister House Stud
(-) 4 11 10 (164)
Br B f Crystal Ocean (GB) - Maracuja (GB) (Medicean (GB))
J Mr J H Williamson (7) F Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Tessy Lad, won three times between 1m 2f and 1m 4f. Not to be overlooked on debut.
Prophetess Miriam was second to a classy type at Listowel and clearly has a nice level of ability but this can go to one of the newcomers and EASTER BONNET is the obvious starting point. Willie Mullins’ four-year-old is a half-sister to three bumper winners and two of those won first time out. The Doctor Dino filly can strike here and market strength would add to confidence. Gordon Elliott introduces Courageous Cleo, who is out of a sister to high-class hurdler Grandouet and she has to enter calculations, while Foxy Footprints is a half-sister to five Flat winners and is another to note WIN: EASTER BONNET
RACE FACTS A CLOSER LOOK
EACH-WAY: PROPHETESS MIRIAM
Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (193 wins from 766 runners, 25%) runs EASTER BONNET
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs COURAGEOUS CLEO
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2018, 2022 and 2024 The stable runs EASTER BONNET today.
RACE RESULTS
WEDNESDAY15THOCTOBER THE JUMPS ARE BACK DAY 2
THURSDAY13THNOVEMBER
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TUESDAY28THAPRIL–SATURDAY2NDMAY PUNCHESTOWNFESTIVAL SATURDAY6TH&SUNDAY7THJUNE SUMMER IN TOWN
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 2.05p.m. The Download The William Hill App Today 3-Y-O Hurdle of €13,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €8,100 (Penalty Value: €7,965) Second will receive €2,700, Third will receive €1,350, Fourth will receive €675, Fifth will receive €405, Sixth will receive €270. A hurdle for three years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) About 2 miles 46 yards. €121.50 to enter, €13.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 10st 12lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalties - (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Value to winner: €7965; Second: €2700; Third: €1350; Fourth: €675; Fifth: €405; Sixth: €270
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.35p.m. The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €11,500
(Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 46 yards. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 9th October Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 3.05p.m. The William Hill Committed To Proper Value Hurdle of €17,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030) Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race on or since 5th May, 2024. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 197 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 5th May, 2024 Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races or one value €12,500 10lb extra. Value to winner: €10030; Second: €3400; Third: €1700; Fourth: €850; Fifth: €510
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FOURTH RACE 3.35p.m. The Play Final One Standing By William Hill Maiden Hurdle of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080) Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240 A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240
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FIFTH RACE 4.05p.m. The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €10,000 (Rated 0-100)
(Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900) Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100 About 2 miles 4 furlongs €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 9th October Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200
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SIXTH RACE 4.36p.m. The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle of €14,500
(Generously sponsored by William Hill) Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555) Second will receive €2,900, Third will receive €1,450, Fourth will receive €725, Fifth will receive €435, Sixth will receive €290 An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 7 furlongs 22 yards. €130.50 to enter, €14.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 9th October. Value to winner: €8555; Second: €2900; Third: €1450; Fourth: €725; Fifth: €435; Sixth: €290
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race of €11,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490) Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220 An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares 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) that are EBF eligible About 2 miles 46 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle). Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220
