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Punchestown 2024
Punchestown 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Yielding Close Brothers Rated Novice Hurdle
of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 55yds. 2.30
2m. 4f. 55yds. Hurdle 4-y-o plus 21 Entered
Close Brothers Rated Novice Hurdle
of €15,000.00- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 125 or less
Weights - 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Horses that at entry have a published rating or performance rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 116 1lb extra After time of entry - for each race won 7lb extra
Shirocco (GER)-Oilily(Dr Massini)
(213)
d1
(Mrs Paula Murphy & Eadaoin Byrne)
Rated 125
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) 40/1 11-12 D E Mullins 5th of 14 runners, 11.06L behind Gorgeous Tom
21st Mar 24 Cork(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy) 14/1 11-12 D E Mullins 1st of 14 runners, by 2L and 2.75L from Big Stage and Walk Away Harry
28th Jan 24 Naas(2m 2f 116yds Bumper, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle); Soft to Heavy (Chase)) 28/1 12-0 Mr F Maguire 3rd of 12 runners, 15L and 24L behind Jasmin De Vaux and His Nibs
Quotes on Freemans Bay (IRE)
He is a fine big horse, is a chaser in the making and his bumper form was very good. He finished behind a champion bumper winner the last day so we thought we had a good chance. He was backward and we tried running him at five but he was too weak and said we'd wait. It has been worth waiting for though and he'll go chasing next season. We'll either look for a novice hurdle now or see what mark he gets and work from there. He stays all day, is a real three-miler and was still babyish today. His dam Oilily was a proper mare, won twice around here and finished second in the Punchestown Champion Bumper.
After Freemans Bay (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Thu, 21st Mar 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy
In the last 3 years Freemans Bay (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Killaney King (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Mar 2024 Cork(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy) Freemans Bay (IRE) 1st (14/1 11-12) D E Mullins 19.63L in front of Killaney King (IRE) 6th (7/4 11-12) Rachael Blackmore (14 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Tudor Fashion(Presenting)
(20)
(McNeill Family & Stone Family)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.75 |
| UK | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
10th Nov 24 Naas(2m 2f 200yds Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Good, good to yielding in places Hurdle - Good To Yielding) 1/4Fav 11-12 B W Harvey 1st of 8 runners, by 16L and 22L from Make Sunshine and Dunany Point
1st Apr 24 Fairyhouse(2m Bumper, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) 10/1 11-7 A Harvey (7) 6th of 7 runners, 18.75L behind Redemption Day
16th Mar 24 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds Bumper, Heavy) Rated 110 7/2 11-9 Ben Harvey 1st of 5 runners, by 4.5L and 23L from Peacenik and Captain Bellamy
Quotes on Lieutenant Mayne (IRE)
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when the more fancied ones came out. We fancied him anyway, the form of the Fairyhouse bumper is very good. I shouldn't have run him anyway and he's better than that run. We knew he was a nice horse and anything he was doing in bumpers was going to be a bonus. He jumps super. We don't know where we're going to end up with him but he's certainly a nice horse for the future. We'll go baby steps with him and try to find a novice hurdle, maybe across the water and then step him up in grade. The McNeills and Stones owned him last year, he ran in Greg(Stone)'s colours. They are very easy to train for, they leave it all to me. I'm sure they will be delighted watching it.
After Lieutenant Mayne (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 10th Nov 2024 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle Good
Storm The Stars (USA)-Anne Of Brittany(King's Best)
(14)
(N D Kennelly)
Rated 125
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
16th Nov 24 Navan(2m 50yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding - Changed to Yielding, Good to Yielding in places after R3) Rated 127 125/1 11-1 S W Flanagan 6th of 7 runners, 24.81L behind Bleu De Vassy
25th Apr 24 Perth(2m 4f 35yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 128 16/5 11-12 B Hayes fell of 7 runners, in race won by Rambo T
21st Feb 24 Punchestown(2m 148yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 9/1 11-4 B Hayes 1st of 16 runners, by nk and 11L from Faulty and Lightkeeper
In the last 3 years Milo Lises (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Desert Cave (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2024 Punchestown(2m 148yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Milo Lises (FR) 1st (9/1 11-4) B Hayes 76.50L in front of Desert Cave (IRE) 14th (50/1 11-4) Shane Fitzgerald (16 ran) | ||
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| Brave Fortune (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Bumper, Yielding to Soft) Milo Lises (FR) 2nd (10/1 11-6) Miss J Townend 13.50L in front of Brave Fortune (IRE) 7th (11/1 11-1) Mr P A King (16 ran) | ||
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Decorated Knight (GB)-Seschat(Sinndar)
(20)
(Capital Racing Syndicate)
Rated 123
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 1 | 3 | -4.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
10th Nov 24 Naas(2m Hurdle, Chase - Good, good to yielding in places Hurdle - Good To Yielding) Rated 123 8/1 11-6 S W Flanagan 2nd of 4 runners, 3L behind Pinot Gris
21st Oct 24 Gowran Park(1m 3f 184yds Flat Hcap, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) Rated 79 14/1 9-3 J Pietropaolo (10) 8th of 13 runners, 12.38L behind Fairy Wings
5th Oct 24 Curragh(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Good (good to yielding in places on straight course)) Rated 79 10/1 10-8 Miss S A Carter (7) 10th of 15 runners, 5.56L behind Polemon
Quest For Peace (IRE)-Lisa Bleu(Pistolet Bleu)
(15)
d1
(William Yorke)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
15th Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 4f 51yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 40/1 10-11 T Power Roche (7) 1st of 7 runners, by 4.5L and 7L from Sounds Victorius and The Diddler
15th Oct 23 Tinahely P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 8/1 11-11 J P Murray (5) 2nd of 8 runners, 1L behind
7th May 23 Grennan P(3m Point To Point, Good) 5/1 11-11 Ms P Elvin (5) 7th of 12 runners, 42.5L behind Young Jack
Champs Elysees (GB)-Alverstone(Alflora)
(21)
(Pearse Callaghan)
Rated 123
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 15 | 2 | 4 | -7.50 |
9th Nov 24 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places Chase - Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 121 17/2 11-12 K M Donoghue 3rd of 11 runners, 3.5L and nk behind Sonny May and Disco Dancer
2nd Aug 24 Galway(2m 11yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (NH); Yielding to Soft (Flat) (Soft after R2)) Rated 121 12/1 11-1 Donagh Meyler 11th of 15 runners, 15.59L behind Volantis
16th Jun 24 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 111 5/2Fav 11-0 P Byrnes 1st of 8 runners, by 6.5L and 9L from Dollar Value and Phoenix Cowboy
In the last 3 years Run For Harry (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Disco Dancer (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Nov 2024 Gowran Park(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places Chase - Good, good to yielding in places) Disco Dancer (IRE) 2nd (11/2 11-7 Rated 116) J W Kennedy .25L in front of Run For Harry (IRE) 3rd (17/2 11-12 Rated 121) K M Donoghue (11 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 |
27th Sep 24 Listowel(2m 2f Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft. Chase: Soft to heavy) 11/4 11-12 P Townend 1st of 16 runners, by 1.5L and 12L from Mr Escobar and Boston Beach
26th Aug 24 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 4/1 11-12 P Townend 2nd of 7 runners, 15L behind Intense Approach
31st Jul 24 Galway(2m 110yds Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) Rated 75 13/2 9-11 C T Keane 14th of 17 runners, 15.5L behind Busselton
Quotes on Stormbreaker (GB)
I thought Paul was on the right horse but having looked at the finish, I think Brian (Hayes, on Mr Escobar) was a little unlucky. The third-horse (Boston Beach) came and softened Mr Escobar up turning-for-home and more so, Mr Escobar is a tough ride and having no rail today and only 'island' hurdles was a big disadvantage to him. I think he might have prevailed if there was a rail the whole way up the straight but Brian couldn't really let him down as he was afraid that he might run out. Stormbreaker has had niggles, not much, and we're only teaching him how to settle now. Mr Escobar could go back on the flat.
After Stormbreaker (GB) finished 1st at Listowel on Fri, 27th Sep 2024 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle Soft
Blue Bresil (FR)-Take A Chance(Take Risks)
(56)
d1
(Tim O'Driscoll & Barry Connell)
Rated 119
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 2 | 3 | -1.83 |
5th Oct 24 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good. CHANGED on the chase course to good, good to firm in places after 4th race.) 4/6Fav 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 1st of 12 runners, by 6.5L and 10L from Mollys Kingdom and Coumeenoole
9th Sep 24 Galway(2m 160yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding CHANGED to good to yielding after 3rd race) 11/10Fav 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 3rd of 20 runners, 0.5L and 1.5L behind Itsalladream and Oh So Charming
3rd Aug 24 Galway(2m 175yds Maiden Hurdle, N.H.: Yielding. Flat: Soft) 16/5 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 4th of 20 runners, 7L behind Jackfinbar
Quotes on Apple's Of Bresil (FR)
It is the first time he has got a galloping track and conventional obstacles. We ran twice him in Galway and he made the same mistake at the second-last both times; it is a trappy fence and that was two miles but he will be a stayer in time. He is a galloper and it is great to get that done. We'll have a look at the Monksfield Novice at Navan next month, if the ground is suitable and not gone heavy. He will only come into himself as a chaser next year and winning a bumper had been a complete bonus. I'm delighted with today as when you have a horse who is showing you a lot at home, you hate making excuses for them.
After Apple's Of Bresil (FR) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 5th Oct 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Apples Of Bresil (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Drumgill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Nov 2023 Navan(2m , Bumper, Soft - Heavy) Apple's Of Bresil (FR) 3rd (2/1 12-0) Mr F Maguire 35.50L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 6th (150/1 11-9) Mr R W Barron (7 ran) | ||
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Snow Sky (GB)-Shop Dj(Dushyantor)
(21)
(Mrs Caren Walsh & Dee L'Estrange)
Rated 118
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 15 | 2 | 8 | 15.50 |
9th Nov 24 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places Chase - Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 116 11/2 11-7 J W Kennedy 2nd of 11 runners, 3.5L behind Sonny May
11th Oct 24 Downpatrick(2m 1f 65yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 116 5/1 12-0 J W Kennedy 3rd of 6 runners, 2.25L and 0.75L behind Hey Sunshine and Tell Nobody Nothin
28th Sep 24 Listowel(2m 4f Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft. Chase: Soft to Heavy) Rated 116 10/1 10-12 Sam Ewing 4th of 5 runners, 22.75L behind Where s My Jet
In the last 3 years Disco Dancer (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Run For Harry (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Nov 2024 Gowran Park(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places Chase - Good, good to yielding in places) Disco Dancer (IRE) 2nd (11/2 11-7 Rated 116) J W Kennedy .25L in front of Run For Harry (IRE) 3rd (17/2 11-12 Rated 121) K M Donoghue (11 ran) | ||
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| Cast A Spell (IRE) | 2 | |
| 30th May 2024 Limerick(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to yielding) Disco Dancer (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-7) Sam Ewing 3.75L in front of Cast A Spell (IRE) 3rd (9/4J Fav 11-7) Donagh Meyler (10 ran) | ||
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| 19th Nov 2023 Navan(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Disco Dancer (IRE) 8th (9/1 11-4) Mr H C Swan 25.00L in front of Cast A Spell (IRE) 9th (150/1 11-8) Mr E P O'Brien (10 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Mrs Bob(Milan)
(23)
(MMW Racing Syndicate & Declan Mac Mahon)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| P2P | 6 | 1 | 0 |
7th Nov 24 Clonmel(2m 51yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 4/1 11-6 K M Donoghue 1st of 10 runners, by hd and 17L from Romany Brown and Gino Bella
25th May 24 Ballingarry P(3m Point To Point, Good) 5/1 12-2 B Finn 1st of 12 runners, by 2L and 11L from and
11th May 24 Toomebridge P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 6/1 12-2 B O Neill pulled up of 8 runners, 38.5L behind Lifetime In Milan
Apsis (GB)-Morning Rise(Acatenango)
(37)
(Whitegrass Racing Syndicate)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 9 | 1 | 6 | -7.00 |
24th Oct 24 Clonmel(2m 3f 118yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good.) Rated 115 9/2 11-0 Kieran Callaghan (5) 2nd of 11 runners, 0.75L behind Win Some Lose Some
6th Oct 24 Tipperary(2m 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Flat), Good to Yielding (NH)) Rated 114 11/2 10-7 Kieran Callaghan (5) 3rd of 9 runners, 1.75L and nose behind Extensio and The Niffler
6th Sep 24 Kilbeggan(2m Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 112 11/1 10-7 Kieran Callaghan (5) 3rd of 11 runners, hd and 2.5L behind Presenting Lad and The Dasher Conway
Quotes on Old Bill Barley (IRE)
He was very babyish, very green. In the straight he was hanging out and then he hung for the last bit,. He was keen in patches and a bit like I was saying with the last mare there is probably improvement in him because he's probably running a bit sooner than we would normally run them. I think he'll improve again when the penny drops. I'd imagine he'll stay on the go as he looks like a summer horse, he's light framed. He'll jump a hurdle as well and probably fences in time.
After Old Bill Barley (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Thu, 21st Apr 2022 1m 7f Bumper Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Old Bill Barley (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Drumgill (IRE) | 2 | |
| 24th Oct 2024 Clonmel(2m 3f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good.) Old Bill Barley (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-0 Rated 115) Kieran Callaghan 29.00L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-11 Rated 121) D J Gilligan (11 ran) | ||
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| 6th Sep 2024 Kilbeggan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Old Bill Barley (IRE) 3rd (11/1 10-7 Rated 112) Kieran Callaghan 1.25L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 5th (22/1 11-4 Rated 123) C M Quirke (11 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
16th Nov 24 Navan(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding - Changed to Yielding, Good to Yielding in places after R3) Rated 116 8/1 12-0 Sam Ewing 4th of 19 runners, 19L behind Slane Hill
19th Oct 24 Limerick(2m 5f Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 8/1 10-12 Sam Ewing 6th of 8 runners, 25L behind World Of Fortunes
7th Oct 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places, after Race 2) 4/1 11-4 Sam Ewing 1st of 14 runners, by 3.5L and 3.25L from Charlie s Dilemma and How About No
Quotes on Big Chou (IRE)
He had a cracked pelvis and that’s what kept him out. He’s probably more of a chaser than a hurdler so we might not delay over hurdles with him. He does like good ground.
After Big Chou (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Mon, 7th Oct 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good
Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Rachel's Star(Presenting)
(23)
(Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge)
Rated 116
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 7 | 1 | 3 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
7th Nov 24 Clonmel(2m 3f 36yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 1/1Fav 11-4 J J Doyle 1st of 9 runners, by 5.5L and 3L from Lady Rose Hackett and Charlie s Dilemma
25th Sep 24 Listowel(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Soft after R2)) 3/1 11-12 J J Doyle 3rd of 11 runners, 5L and 8L behind Sea Of Sands and The Mediator
17th May 24 Kilbeggan(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 4) 4/5Fav 11-4 J J Doyle 6th of 11 runners, 14.75L behind Haveigotnewsforyou
Quotes on Brave Fortune (IRE)
I thought he was capable of doing that but he has been disappointing,. He appreciates the ground and if the ground stays the way it is, we'll look for the 2m4f winners' of one race at Thurles in the coming weeks: two-and-a-half plus is his trip. He is a lovely big horse who cost a lot of money and we were always hoping he'd do something like that. He will make a nice horse over fences and will go chasing in the spring but won't run on winter ground.
After Brave Fortune (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 7th Nov 2024 2m 3f Maiden Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Brave Fortune (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Toor Khov (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Apr 2024 Tipperary(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places changed to yielding after Race 1 Chase: yielding to soft.) Brave Fortune (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-4) J J Doyle 3.50L in front of Toor Khov (IRE) 4th (9/1 10-13) L Quinlan (19 ran) | ||
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| Milo Lises (FR) | 1 | |
| 25th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Bumper, Yielding to Soft) Milo Lises (FR) 2nd (10/1 11-6) Miss J Townend 13.50L in front of Brave Fortune (IRE) 7th (11/1 11-1) Mr P A King (16 ran) | ||
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| Heroes Rise (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th May 2024 Kilbeggan(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 4) Heroes Rise (IRE) 3rd (28/1 10-12) Sam Ewing 10.25L in front of Brave Fortune (IRE) 6th (4/5Fav 11-4) J J Doyle (11 ran) | ||
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Mastercraftsman (IRE)-Blackwitch Woman(Galileo)
(13)
(Alan Jamieson Site Services Limited)
Rated 113
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 11 | 1 | 4 | 2.00 |
| UK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.62 |
17th Nov 24 Navan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 105 12/1 11-2 C M Quirke (5) 1st of 21 runners, by 2L and 3L from Qualimita and Green Sky
3rd Nov 24 Cork(3m 100yds Hurdle, Hurdle: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good.) Rated 105 25/1 10-7 Donagh Meyler 3rd of 6 runners, 2L and 65L behind Oscars Brother and Paggane
17th Oct 24 Curragh(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Straight: Yielding to Soft Round: Yielding) Rated 74 18/1 9-13 B M Coen 6th of 19 runners, 3.5L behind Pachmena
Quotes on Cast A Spell (IRE)
it took a long time to get Cast A Spell’s act together jumping: she got brought down one day schooling in Thurles and didn't forget it for a long time. The last day at Cork, she was actually heavily in season when she got her black-type and we didn't know until afterwards. We knew that she was a lot better mare than at Cork. She was faultless there today and she has the talent. She always runs with the handbrake a bit half-on, so there is a lot more there than she gives. I found those type of horses will always win plenty of races: she might not win every day, but will win more nice races. I only have a couple of horses so it is great to get a race like this, in a place like this, at a festival like this. We will keep an eye on other festivals now.
After Cast A Spell (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sun, 17th Nov 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding
In the last 3 years Cast A Spell (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Disco Dancer (IRE) | 2 | |
| 30th May 2024 Limerick(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to yielding) Disco Dancer (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-7) Sam Ewing 3.75L in front of Cast A Spell (IRE) 3rd (9/4J Fav 11-7) Donagh Meyler (10 ran) | ||
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| 19th Nov 2023 Navan(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Disco Dancer (IRE) 8th (9/1 11-4) Mr H C Swan 25.00L in front of Cast A Spell (IRE) 9th (150/1 11-8) Mr E P O'Brien (10 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 9 | 1 | 1 | -3.50 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
26th Oct 24 Galway(2m 5f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Rated 115 10/1 10-6 K C Sexton 10th of 10 runners, 83.38L behind Four Clean Aces
4th Sep 24 Kilbeggan(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Yielding after Race 2; changed to Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places after Race 4) Rated 114 15/2 11-12 Shane Fitzgerald 3rd of 6 runners, 0.75L and 1.25L behind Churchwarden and Andyourbirdcansing
31st Jul 24 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) Rated 116 20/1 10-12 J P Shinnick (7) pulled up of 20 runners, in race won by Talk In The Park
Quotes on Desert Cave (IRE)
That was mighty and I’m delighted for Harry who is a great supporter of ours. He’s a horse that won a four-year-old (point-to-point) and had a couple of niggly problems so Harry threw him out into a field for a year. He’s relished a step up in trip and better ground. I suppose he’ll get a good hike in the handicap for that, but it was a very weak race. I thought he was a bit of a monkey when he was running in winners’ races and he got beat in two winners. He went today but maybe not every day!
After Desert Cave (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Mon, 17th Jun 2024 3m Hcap Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Desert Cave (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Milo Lises (FR) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2024 Punchestown(2m 148yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Milo Lises (FR) 1st (9/1 11-4) B Hayes 76.50L in front of Desert Cave (IRE) 14th (50/1 11-4) Shane Fitzgerald (16 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Medinah Theatre(King's Theatre)
(9)
(John Patrick Ryan)
Rated 116
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 23 | 4 | 3 | 1.88 |
21st Nov 24 Thurles(2m 6f 79yds Chase, Good) 12/1 11-12 D King 1st of 5 runners, by 6.5L and 32L from Jigoro and That s About Right
5th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 119 25/1 10-8 P K Donovan (5) 4th of 6 runners, 12.75L behind Any Road
2nd Nov 24 Down Royal(2m 190yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 119 100/1 10-13 Shane Fitzgerald 17th of 18 runners, 67.06L behind Kala Conti
Quotes on Drumgill (IRE)
He went disappointing over hurdles but probably got sick of it. Philip Donovan rode him the last day and wasn't too hard on him and we freshened him up since. He is a brilliant jumper, loved that good ground and we thought he'd run ok. I wouldn't read a huge amount into the race though as Caesar Rock was the horse I was afraid of, so we'll take what we get. He is related to Constitution Hill, is a smashing horse and is a brilliant jumper. He loves that good ground.
After Drumgill (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 21st Nov 2024 2m 6f Chase Good
In the last 3 years Drumgill (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Old Bill Barley (IRE) | 2 | |
| 24th Oct 2024 Clonmel(2m 3f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good.) Old Bill Barley (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-0 Rated 115) Kieran Callaghan 29.00L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-11 Rated 121) D J Gilligan (11 ran) | ||
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| 6th Sep 2024 Kilbeggan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Old Bill Barley (IRE) 3rd (11/1 10-7 Rated 112) Kieran Callaghan 1.25L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 5th (22/1 11-4 Rated 123) C M Quirke (11 ran) | ||
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| Apple's Of Bresil (FR) | 1 | |
| 18th Nov 2023 Navan(2m , Bumper, Soft - Heavy) Apple's Of Bresil (FR) 3rd (2/1 12-0) Mr F Maguire 35.50L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 6th (150/1 11-9) Mr R W Barron (7 ran) | ||
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Sandmason (GB)-Turbine Hill(Hubbly Bubbly)
(34)
d1
(Brendan Scully)
Rated 116
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1.75 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
27th Oct 24 Galway(2m 4f 156yds Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft CHANGED to Soft (all over) after 2nd race) 6/1 11-1 C P Millar (7) 4th of 5 runners, 23L behind My Great Mate
1st Aug 24 Galway(2m 4f 156yds Hurdle, Flat: Yielding. N.H.: Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED on the N.H. course after 5th race to Good ) 16/1 11-0 J W Kennedy 6th of 12 runners, 12L behind Donnie Devito
1st Jun 24 Listowel(2m 4f 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 9/4 10-8 C P Millar (4) 1st of 11 runners, by 7L and 4.5L from How About No and Napper Tandy
Quotes on Heroes Rise (IRE)
the yard are in class form and all the summer horses are in and flying. I liked this horse, he had done nothing wrong on his previous runs although greeness probably beat him. The conditions for today's race suited better and he travelled, settled, jumped and did everything right.
After Heroes Rise (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Sat, 1st Jun 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Heroes Rise (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Brave Fortune (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th May 2024 Kilbeggan(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 4) Heroes Rise (IRE) 3rd (28/1 10-12) Sam Ewing 10.25L in front of Brave Fortune (IRE) 6th (4/5Fav 11-4) J J Doyle (11 ran) | ||
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| On The Steel (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Aug 2024 Galway(2m 4f 156yds, Hurdle, Flat: Yielding. N.H.: Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED on the N.H. course after 5th race to 'Good') Heroes Rise (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-0) J W Kennedy 19.25L in front of On The Steel (IRE) 12th (125/1 10-13 Rated 116) C G O'Dwyer (12 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Liss Na Tintri(Presenting)
(254)
(Robcour)
Rated 116
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 0 | 1 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
21st Mar 24 Cork(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy) 7/4 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 6th of 14 runners, 19.63L behind Freemans Bay
20th Jan 24 Navan(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 5/2 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 5th of 12 runners, 55.75L behind My Trump Card
12th Dec 23 Punchestown(2m 3f 56yds Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle - Heavy, soft to heavy in places) 5/2 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 2nd of 9 runners, 2L behind Blizzard Of Oz
In the last 3 years Killaney King (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Freemans Bay (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Mar 2024 Cork(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy) Freemans Bay (IRE) 1st (14/1 11-12) D E Mullins 19.63L in front of Killaney King (IRE) 6th (7/4 11-12) Rachael Blackmore (14 ran) | ||
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Mount Nelson (GB)-Lady Daisy(Shernazar)
(121)
(Whitechurch Stud)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
1st Aug 24 Galway(2m 4f 156yds Hurdle, Flat: Yielding. N.H.: Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED on the N.H. course after 5th race to Good ) Rated 116 125/1 10-13 C G O Dwyer (5) 12th of 12 runners, 31.25L behind Donnie Devito
13th May 24 Killarney(2m 4f 50yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 20/1 11-5 C G O Dwyer (5) pulled up of 8 runners, in race won by Nas Na Riogh
19th Apr 24 Ballinrobe(2m 1f 144yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) 17/2 10-13 C G O Dwyer (5) 1st of 15 runners, by 0.5L and nk from Doctor Glide and Napper Tandy
Quotes on On The Steel (IRE)
He's a lovely horse and had a couple of nice bumper runs. We knew he wanted a bit of better ground. He's still a baby, still learning on the job, and will be better over a little bit further, I think. We didn't go that hard and I was a happy to sit a bit handier than I'd planned to be and to be pushing it along when I could. He jumped great and he's finished off great. The ground has dried out. There's no heavy in it at all and I'd nearly be calling it yielding to soft. It's definitely on the better side of soft anyway.
After On The Steel (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Fri, 19th Apr 2024 2m 1f Maiden Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years On The Steel (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Heroes Rise (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Aug 2024 Galway(2m 4f 156yds, Hurdle, Flat: Yielding. N.H.: Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED on the N.H. course after 5th race to 'Good') Heroes Rise (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-0) J W Kennedy 19.25L in front of On The Steel (IRE) 12th (125/1 10-13 Rated 116) C G O'Dwyer (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 17 | 2 | 4 | -6.75 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4th Mar 24 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft (After R1 Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) (After R5 Chase - Soft to Heavy Bumper - Heavy)) Rated 106 9/4Fav 11-11 Mr D Doyle (2) 1st of 8 runners, by 2.25L and 1.5L from Baldur s Gate and Marronstown
24th Jan 24 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 50yds Hcap Chase, Heavy) Rated 107 11/1 11-3 L A McKenna (5) pulled up of 9 runners, in race won by Bushmans Pass
29th Dec 23 Leopardstown(2m 5f 70yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle/bumper tracks - soft to heavy; Chase course - soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 105 11/1 10-10 L A McKenna (2) 2nd of 12 runners, 6L behind Galon De Vauzelle
Quotes on Soloman Lane (GB)
The last day was just a disaster with the ground. I was kind of worried when all the rain came today, but it was loose. He's actually better than what he's shown, but he wants everything to go right for him. I said to David 'if you jump the first three here, you'll win'. The last day he didn't jump and he's dynamite to jump. David gave him a grand ride, he's a good young lad and is well able to ride. It's great to win here, he battled away. He's probably as good a jumper as we've ever had. He's lightly raced, he gave a few problems, and he's a big raw horse. He just needed a bit of time. He has little mileage and we'll keep going, we could even drive on during the summer if it keeps raining.
After Soloman Lane (GB) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Mon, 4th Mar 2024 2m 5f Hcap Chase Soft to Heavy
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 9 | 1 | 5 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4th Oct 24 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 116 22/1 11-10 S W Flanagan 11th of 15 runners, 27.12L behind Park Of Kings
15th May 24 Tipperary(3m Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 7/1 10-13 L Quinlan (5) 1st of 15 runners, by 1.25L and 6L from Pray Tell and Churchstone Rover
23rd Apr 24 Tipperary(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places changed to yielding after Race 1 Chase: yielding to soft.) 9/1 10-13 L Quinlan (5) 4th of 19 runners, 6.75L behind Nas Na Riogh
Quotes on Toor Khov (IRE)
I took him out on Saturday because the ground was too quick in Mallow. The step up in trip suited and he’s very honest. That ground is on the easy side of good and even a bit slower would do. He probably wouldn’t want deep winter ground. If he stays in good form then it will all depend on the ground if we keep going with him.
After Toor Khov (IRE) finished 1st at Tipperary on Wed, 15th May 2024 3m Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Toor Khov (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Brave Fortune (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Apr 2024 Tipperary(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places changed to yielding after Race 1 Chase: yielding to soft.) Brave Fortune (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-4) J J Doyle 3.50L in front of Toor Khov (IRE) 4th (9/1 10-13) L Quinlan (19 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2023 Waterford Whispers 5 11-4 M P Walsh 4/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2022 Landrake 5 11-12 J W Kennedy 7/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2021 Chemical Energy 5 11-4 S Fitzgerald 7/4Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2019 Party Playboy 5 10-12 M P Fogarty 11/8Fav (Anthony Mullins)
2018 Jack Dillinger 7 11-4 J J Slevin 4/1 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2017 Midnight Stroll 5 11-5 P T Enright 2/1Fav (Robert Tyner)
2016 Bel Ami De Sivola 5 11-10 S W Flanagan 9/4Fav (Noel Meade)
2015 De Name Escapes Me 5 11-10 M P Walsh 11/10Fav (Noel Meade)
2014 Couleur France 6 11-2 G N Fox 7/2JFav (Noel Meade)
2013 Smashing 4 10-12 A E Lynch 2/1 (W P Mullins)
2012 Midnight Game 5 11-2 D N Russell 5/2 (W P Mullins)
2011 Mikael D'Haguenet 7 11-2 P Townend 1/1Fav (W P Mullins)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
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