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Paper Lantern (IRE) 16yo b g 1st Apr 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Paper Lantern (IRE) b g 1st Apr 2009
Last Win
Fairyhouse Mon, 2nd Apr, 18 14/1, Donagh Meyler
(2512 days)
Last Run
Tipperary Thu, 6th May, 21
p.u., 100/1, Donagh Meyler
(1382 days)
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Runs
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
14
0
3
0%
€7,687.5
-14.00
Chase IRE
16
4
4
25%
€51,412.5
16.50
NHF IRE
2
0
0
0%
0
-2.00
Chase GB
1
0
1
0%
£7,958
-1.00
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
33
4
8
12%
-0.50
Form Figures
0-1843-248656882-F213115P4-83434135/P0P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 0-1843-248656882-F213115P4-83434135/P0P/
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Karl Thornton
Handler Karl Thornton
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Reports in which Paper Lantern (IRE) was mentioned
Review fairyhouse 2nd Apr
Gordon Elliott broke his BoyleSports Irish Grand National duck as General Principle came out on top in a dramatic race at FairyhouseMon 02nd Apr
Lantern back to his best in first time blinkers
First time blinkers worked a treat on Paper Lantern, as he came home a comfortable winner of the Fred Kenny Lifetime Service To Racing Handicap Chase. Mon 02nd Apr
Dempseys get quick compo
After their runner-up placing in the previous heat with Stowaway Forever, father and son team Philip and Luke Dempsey got a quick boost as their Dinnie's Vinnie prevailed in the following Jordan's Centra Supporting Kill GAA Handicap Chase at Naas. Sun 25th Feb
McCurtin gets in on the act at Limerick
Ambrose McCurtin broke the dominance of Paul Townend and Jody McGarvey at Limerick when getting on the scoresheet in race six aboard Karl Thornton's winner, Paper Lantern, in the Book Online 19 Euro Punter Pack Handicap Chase. Sun 19th Mar
Review leopardstown 5th Mar
Great Field overcame a final-fence mistake to come out on top in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase at LeopardstownSun 05th Mar
Lantern shows he's one for the 'bigger track'
After finishing first and second at Fairyhouse at the beginning of last month, Paper Lantern and Tulpar again filled the gold and silver medal positions in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown. Sun 05th Mar
Review thurles 9th Feb
Grade One winner Don't Touch It got off the mark over fences in the Templemore Beginners Chase at ThurlesThu 09th Feb
Dinnie's Vinnie scores for Dempseys
The father and son team of Philip and Luke Dempsey caused something of a surprise when successfully teaming up with Dinnie’s Vinnie in the Rock Of Cashel Handicap Chase at Thurles. Thu 09th FebReview fairyhouse 4th Feb
Shattered Love picked up Grade Three honours in the Coolmore Soldier Of Fortune Mares Novice Hurdle at FairyhouseSat 04th Feb
Paper Lantern gains first racecourse win
Paper Lantern gained an overdue first racecourse winner at Fairyhouse today, landing the Irish Grand National April 17th Handicap Chase for trainer Karl Thornton and jockey Donagh Meyler. Sat 04th Feb
Larry gives McLoughlin first double
Dermot McLoughlin recorded his first ever double when Larry Capri gave the local handler a quick brace in the three-mile handicap chase at Fairyhouse. Wed 25th Jan
Slevin bags a Down Royal double
Jockey JJ Slevin booted home the first two winners at Down Royal - on Last Goodbye for Liz Doyle and Paul Stafford's Moonlone Lane. Mon 26th Dec
Review gowran park 19th Mar
Shane Crimin gave Black Zero a fine ride as the pair made all in the TJ Reid & Ashgrove Stables Handicap Hurdle at GowranSat 19th Mar
Freddie records 33/1 shock in bizarre maiden
The amateur riders 2m4f maiden hurdle at Clonmel appeared a straight match beforehand but the unpredictable nature of horse racing was never better exemplified as For Freddie recorded a 33/1 shock. Tue 22nd Dec
Roi brings up Tipp double for Patrick Mullins
Patrick Mullins (earlier a winner on Perfect Gentleman) matched his father Willie's achievement of a Tipperary double when he rode the Season Finale INH Flat Race winner, Roi Des Francs, for his uncle Tony. Tue 07th Oct
After race at Fairyhouse Mon, 2nd Apr, 2018 (1st) 
There would be no point buying a DVD! We put the blinkers on him and they sharpened him up. Donagh said he was faster over his fences. Last time in Limerick the ground was just gone too tacky for him. He won three last year and has been starting to come back to himself. The looser ground today helped and he likes coming off a strong gallop. I want to go to Aintree with him but he needed to win here and go up 5 or 6lb to get into the good 3m1f handicap chase on Grand National day. If the ground is soft there it would suit him.
Karl Thornton
There would be no point buying a DVD! We put the blinkers on him and they sharpened him up. Donagh said he was faster over his fences. Last time in Limerick the ground was just gone too tacky for him. He won three last year and has been starting to come back to himself. The looser ground today helped and he likes coming off a strong gallop. I want to go to Aintree with him but he needed to win here and go up 5 or 6lb to get into the good 3m1f handicap chase on Grand National day. If the ground is soft there it would suit him.
Karl Thornton
After race at Limerick Sun, 19th Mar, 2017 (1st)
He's been a great servant to win three races. If it hadn't been on the outside track here I wouldn't have even declared him because he needs a galloping track. He'll go for something similar,.
Karl Thornton
He's been a great servant to win three races. If it hadn't been on the outside track here I wouldn't have even declared him because he needs a galloping track. He'll go for something similar,.
Karl Thornton
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 5th Mar, 2017 (1st)
I rode work on this horse the other day and felt he'd win. He didn't really handle the track (at Thurles) the last day. He's probably a better horse at a bigger track, and he might be suited by running in a better race carrying a nice weight,. He's 109 over hurdles and had good runs in maidens. There is a rated race in Limerick the week after Cheltenham over two and a half miles and he might run in that.
Karl Thornton
I rode work on this horse the other day and felt he'd win. He didn't really handle the track (at Thurles) the last day. He's probably a better horse at a bigger track, and he might be suited by running in a better race carrying a nice weight,. He's 109 over hurdles and had good runs in maidens. There is a rated race in Limerick the week after Cheltenham over two and a half miles and he might run in that.
Karl Thornton
After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 4th Feb, 2017 (1st)
he stuck at it well and didn't want to be second again! He seemed to love the ground and the big galloping track. He's had bits of problems and we gave him a break and he's in again at Thurles on Thursday and will either go there, or for an opportunity race at Leopardstown in March.
Karl Thornton
he stuck at it well and didn't want to be second again! He seemed to love the ground and the big galloping track. He's had bits of problems and we gave him a break and he's in again at Thurles on Thursday and will either go there, or for an opportunity race at Leopardstown in March.
Karl Thornton
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