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Leopardstown
Thu 26th Dec
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Hello Neighbour (IRE) b g

Harzand (IRE)-Je T'adore(Montjeu)

(73) (Patrick Sheanon)

Last Three Runs

14th Oct 24 Roscommon(1m 2f 95yds Flat, Soft, soft to heavy in places in back straight) 1/1Fav 9-11 G F Carroll 1st of 5 runners, by 3L and 2.5L from Cheeky Wink and Killeaney Bear

21st Sep 24 Navan(1m 6f Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places) 9/2 9-8 G F Carroll 1st of 12 runners, by 0.5L and 3.25L from Double Agent and Get

Nov 2021 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €57,000

2
41
Its Bilbo (FR) b g

It's Gino (GER)-Tolkiyen(Legolas)

(33) d1 (Matt Fitzgerald)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1101.75
Other100

23rd Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 148yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) 7/4Fav 11-0 D J O Keeffe 1st of 21 runners, by 0.75L and 2.25L from Lakota Blue and Slurricane

5th Mar 24 Compiegne(1m 7f 199yds Hurdle, Heavy) 22/1 10-7 N Gauffenic 4th of 13 runners, 8.13L behind Willy De Houelle

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Its Bilbo (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Naturally Nimble (GER)1
23rd Nov 2024 Punchestown(2m 148yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) Its Bilbo (FR) 1st (7/4Fav 11-0) D J O'Keeffe 26.00L in front of Naturally Nimble (GER) 7th (13/2 11-0) R Deegan (21 ran)
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Willy De Houelle (FR)1
5th Mar 2024 Compiegne(1m 7f 199yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Willy De Houelle (FR) 1st (3/1J Fav 10-7) G Masure 8.13L in front of Its Bilbo (FR) 4th (22/1 10-7) N Gauffenic (13 ran)
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3
51
Kurasso Blue (FR) ch g

Masked Marvel (GB)-Speedy Blue Girl(Anabaa Blue)

(103) (Robcour)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
Other110

14th Sep 24 Auteuil(2m 1f 196yds Hurdle, Good) 11/1 10-7 B Le Clerc 1st of 10 runners, by 2.5L and nk from Trefle Volant and Sherzal

9th Aug 24 Clairefontaine(1m 3f 204yds Flat Maiden, Good to Soft) 22/1 9-2 A Pouchin 5th of 13 runners, 8.25L behind Prince Des Villes

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1
Lady Vega Allen (FR) b f

Saint des Saints (FR)-Sivega(Robin Des Champs)

(96) (Michael Hilary Burke)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
Other110

21st Sep 24 Moulins(2m 1f 87yds Hurdle, Soft) 10/1 10-3 A Renard 1st of 11 runners, by hd and 2L from Lascaris and Ethie Castle

5
5313
Messerschmitt (IRE) b g

Kessaar (IRE)-Drifting Spirit(Clodovil)

(25) d1 (Anthony O'Gorman)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE3111.00

1st Dec 24 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 17/2 10-10 Donagh Meyler 3rd of 6 runners, 1.5L and 8.5L behind Naturally Nimble and Willy De Houelle

26th Oct 24 Galway(2m 90yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) 3/1JFav 11-0 Donagh Meyler 1st of 17 runners, by 2.75L and 2L from Moutarde and Turn And Finish

10th Oct 24 Thurles(1m 4f 104yds Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 82 6/1 9-10 C T Keane 3rd of 5 runners, 1.5L and nose behind Autumn Winter and Dark Oak

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Messerschmitt (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Naturally Nimble (GER)2
1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Naturally Nimble (GER) 1st (33/1 10-10) R Deegan 10.00L in front of Messerschmitt (IRE) 3rd (17/2 10-10) Donagh Meyler (6 ran)
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11th May 2024 Naas(1m 2f 84yds, Flat, Good (Straight); Good, Good to Yielding in places (Round)) Messerschmitt (IRE) 3rd (11/2 9-8 Rated 91) C T Keane .13L in front of Naturally Nimble (GER) 4th (15/8 8-13) Dylan Browne McMonagle (4 ran)
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Willy De Houelle (FR)1
1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Willy De Houelle (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 10-10) P Townend 8.50L in front of Messerschmitt (IRE) 3rd (17/2 10-10) Donagh Meyler (6 ran)
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1089
Mo Ghille Mar (IRE) b f

Zoffany (IRE)-First Love(Galileo)

(74) (Bronsan Racing)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE101-1.00

13th Oct 24 Naas(1m 3f 214yds Flat, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 90 66/1 9-2 S Foley 9th of 16 runners, 11.53L behind Caught U Looking

14th Sep 24 Leopardstown(1m 5f Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 89 66/1 8-7 N M Crosse 8th of 22 runners, 9.75L behind Fighter

24th Aug 24 York(1m 5f 188yds Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Rated 90 33/1 8-12 O J Orr 16th of 16 runners, 83.82L behind Tabletalk

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3331
Murcia (FR) b f

Doctor Dino (FR)-Belle Et Chic(Poliglote)

(201) (Kenneth Alexander)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
Other413

8th Jun 24 Auteuil(2m 1f 87yds Hurdle, Very Soft) 13/2 10-3 G Meunier 1st of 6 runners, by 12L and 2L from Entourloupe and Tide Of Dreams

1st Jun 24 Auteuil(2m 1f 87yds Hurdle, Heavy) 2/1Fav 10-8 G Meunier (2) 3rd of 8 runners, hd and 1.25L behind Chloe Du Berlais and Miss Altea Blue

13th May 24 Compiegne(1m 7f 199yds Hurdle, Heavy) 9/4Fav 10-5 G Meunier (2) 3rd of 10 runners, 2L and 3L behind Lady Du Chenet and Magic Key

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4171
Naturally Nimble (GER) b g

Too Darn Hot (GB)-Namera(Areion)

(25) d1 (Sean & Bernardine Mulryan)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE21032.00

1st Dec 24 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 33/1 10-10 R Deegan 1st of 6 runners, by 1.5L and 8.5L from Willy De Houelle and Messerschmitt

23rd Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 148yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) 13/2 11-0 R Deegan 7th of 21 runners, 26L behind Its Bilbo

7th Sep 24 Navan(1m 2f 40yds Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places) Rated 83 11/4 9-8 Dylan Browne McMonagle 1st of 16 runners, by 2L and 1.75L from Dahab and Tiding

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Naturally Nimble (GER) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Messerschmitt (IRE)2
1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Naturally Nimble (GER) 1st (33/1 10-10) R Deegan 10.00L in front of Messerschmitt (IRE) 3rd (17/2 10-10) Donagh Meyler (6 ran)
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11th May 2024 Naas(1m 2f 84yds, Flat, Good (Straight); Good, Good to Yielding in places (Round)) Messerschmitt (IRE) 3rd (11/2 9-8 Rated 91) C T Keane .13L in front of Naturally Nimble (GER) 4th (15/8 8-13) Dylan Browne McMonagle (4 ran)
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Its Bilbo (FR)1
23rd Nov 2024 Punchestown(2m 148yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) Its Bilbo (FR) 1st (7/4Fav 11-0) D J O'Keeffe 26.00L in front of Naturally Nimble (GER) 7th (13/2 11-0) R Deegan (21 ran)
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Willy De Houelle (FR)1
1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Naturally Nimble (GER) 1st (33/1 10-10) R Deegan 1.50L in front of Willy De Houelle (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 10-10) P Townend (6 ran)
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1162
Prairie Angel (IRE) ch f

Territories (IRE)-Polka Dot(Galileo)

(27) d2 (Sean Sweeney & Kieran O'Hare)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2203.35
UK201-2.00

29th Nov 24 Newbury(2m 69yds Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 4/1 11-0 Jonjo O Neill Jr 2nd of 10 runners, 8L behind Opec

16th Nov 24 Cheltenham(2m 87yds Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) 11/2 10-7 R Deegan 6th of 10 runners, 45L behind East India Dock

2nd Nov 24 Down Royal(2m 190yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 11/10Fav 10-11 D E Mullins 1st of 7 runners, by 3.25L and 7L from Slurricane and Janes Harbour

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1402
Sony Bill (FR) b g

Battle Of Marengo (IRE)-Eau Tenebreuse(Lando)

(201) (The Why Knot Partnership)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
Other521

Jul 2024 Arqana Price: €200,000

8th Jun 24 Auteuil(2m 1f 87yds Hurdle, Very Soft) 5/2 10-3 K Dubourg 2nd of 5 runners, 1.5L behind Sauvignon

19th May 24 Auteuil(2m 1f 87yds Hurdle, Very Soft) 9/1 10-3 K Dubourg unplaced of 7 runners, in race won by Nietzsche Has

27th Apr 24 Auteuil(1m 6f 200yds Hurdle, Very Soft) 11/4 10-5 K Dubourg 4th of 8 runners, 13.75L behind Nietzsche Has

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sony Bill (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Willy De Houelle (FR)1
27th Apr 2024 Auteuil(1m 6f 200yds, Hurdle, Very Soft) Willy De Houelle (FR) 2nd (9/2 10-7) G Masure 11.25L in front of Sony Bill (FR) 4th (11/4 10-5) K Dubourg (8 ran)
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2225
Star Runner (GB) b g

Zoustar (AUS)-Bella Nouf(Dansili)

(39) (Four D Partnership)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE201-2.00

17th Nov 24 Navan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) 10/3 10-9 O R Brown (5) 5th of 11 runners, 15.5L behind Total Look

13th Oct 24 Cork(2m 20yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 9/1 10-9 O R Brown (5) 2nd of 7 runners, hd behind Cruden

Jul 2024 Tattersalls (UK) Price: £105,000

24th Jun 24 Windsor(1m 2f Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Rated 75 11/8Fav 9-9 Oisin Murphy 2nd of 6 runners, shd behind Wootton s Jewel

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122
Willy De Houelle (FR) gr g

Beaumec De Houelle (FR)-Belle Attitude(So You Think)

(25) bf (Mrs S Ricci)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE101-1.00
Other211

1st Dec 24 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 1/4Fav 10-10 P Townend 2nd of 6 runners, 1.5L behind Naturally Nimble

27th Apr 24 Auteuil(1m 6f 200yds Hurdle, Very Soft) 9/2 10-7 G Masure 2nd of 8 runners, 2.5L behind Nietzsche Has

5th Mar 24 Compiegne(1m 7f 199yds Hurdle, Heavy) 3/1JFav 10-7 G Masure 1st of 13 runners, by 4L and hd from Early Mist and The Workaholic

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Willy De Houelle (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Naturally Nimble (GER)1
1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Naturally Nimble (GER) 1st (33/1 10-10) R Deegan 1.50L in front of Willy De Houelle (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 10-10) P Townend (6 ran)
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Messerschmitt (IRE)1
1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Willy De Houelle (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 10-10) P Townend 8.50L in front of Messerschmitt (IRE) 3rd (17/2 10-10) Donagh Meyler (6 ran)
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Its Bilbo (FR)1
5th Mar 2024 Compiegne(1m 7f 199yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Willy De Houelle (FR) 1st (3/1J Fav 10-7) G Masure 8.13L in front of Its Bilbo (FR) 4th (22/1 10-7) N Gauffenic (13 ran)
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Sony Bill (FR)1
27th Apr 2024 Auteuil(1m 6f 200yds, Hurdle, Very Soft) Willy De Houelle (FR) 2nd (9/2 10-7) G Masure 11.25L in front of Sony Bill (FR) 4th (11/4 10-5) K Dubourg (8 ran)
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1101
Zaynab (IRE) ch f

Phoenix Of Spain (IRE)-Zariyna(Marju)

(95) d1 (Bective Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1102.00

22nd Sep 24 Listowel(2m Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 2/1JFav 10-5 Sam Ewing 1st of 10 runners, by 4L and 0.5L from Teriferma and Action Plan

21st Jun 24 Royal Ascot(1m Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Rated 88 25/1 8-7 D P McDonogh 12th of 30 runners, 9.63L behind Soprano

26th May 24 Curragh(1m Flat Hcap, Good: changed to Good to Yielding after Race 3; changed to Yielding after Race 6) Rated 82 17/2 8-13 D P McDonogh 1st of 11 runners, by hd and 1.5L from Flight Of Fancy and Asian Daze

Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2023 Kala Conti 3 10-6 D J Gilligan 7/2 (Gordon Elliott)
2022 Lossiemouth 3 10-9 P Townend 4/5Fav (W P Mullins)
2021 Fil Dor 3 11-3 D N Russell 4/9Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2020 Zanahiyr 3 11-3 J W Kennedy 1/2Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2019 Aspire Tower 3 10-12 Rachael Blackmore 15/8Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
2018 Rocky Blue 3 10-12 D J Mullins 14/1 (Thomas Mullins)
2017 Espoir D'allen 3 11-1 M P Walsh 1/2Fav (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2016 Bapaume 3 10-12 R Walsh 13/8Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Apple's Jade 3 10-5 J J Burke 12/1 (W P Mullins)
2014 Fiscal Focus 3 10-12 M P Fogarty 33/1 (Desmond McDonogh)
2013 Guitar Pete 3 10-12 B J Cooper 9/2 (D T Hughes)
2012 Blood Cotil 3 10-12 P Townend 4/9Fav (W P Mullins)
2011 His Excellency 3 10-12 D N Russell 8/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2010 Sailors Warn 3 10-12 Andrew J McNamara 12/1 (E J O'Grady)
2009 Carlito Brigante 3 10-12 D N Russell 20/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2008 Lethal Weapon 3 11-0 A P Crowe 7/4 (C Roche)
2007 Won In The Dark 3 11-0 M F Mooney 8/1 (Sabrina J Harty)
2006 Lounaos 3 10-4 B J Geraghty 5/4Fav (Eoin Griffin)
2005 Clear Riposte 3 10-4 D J Casey 14/1 (W P Mullins)
2004 Arch Rebel 3 10-9 Mr N P Madden 7/2Fav (Noel Meade)
2003 Top Strategy 3 10-9 G T Hutchinson 4/1 (T M Walsh)
2002 Party Airs 3 10-9 B J Geraghty 4/1 (D K Weld)
2001 Newhall 3 10-4 F J Flood 4/1 (F Flood)
2000 Pittsburgh Phil 3 10-9 T P Rudd 5/1 (M J P O'Brien)
1999 Calladine 3 10-9 E G Callaghan 16/1 (S J Mahon)
1998 Knife Edge 3 10-9 T P Rudd 9/4 (M J P O'Brien)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
5
Gordon Elliott
2023 - Kala Conti(7/2), 2021 - Fil Dor(4/9Fav), 2020 - Zanahiyr(1/2Fav), 2011 - His Excellency(8/1), 2009 - Carlito Brigante(20/1)
4
W P Mullins
2022 - Lossiemouth(4/5Fav), 2016 - Bapaume(13/8Fav), 2015 - Apple's Jade(12/1), 2012 - Blood Cotil(4/9Fav)
1
C Roche
2008 - Lethal Weapon(7/4)
1
D T Hughes
2013 - Guitar Pete(9/2)
1
Desmond McDonogh
2014 - Fiscal Focus(33/1)
1
E J O'Grady
2010 - Sailors Warn(12/1)
1
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
2017 - Espoir D'allen(1/2Fav)
1
Henry De Bromhead
2019 - Aspire Tower(15/8Fav)
1
Sabrina J Harty
2007 - Won In The Dark(8/1)
1
Thomas Mullins
2018 - Rocky Blue(14/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
3
D N Russell
2021 - Fil Dor(4/9Fav), 2011 - His Excellency(8/1), 2009 - Carlito Brigante(20/1)
2
P Townend
2022 - Lossiemouth(4/5Fav), 2012 - Blood Cotil(4/9Fav)
1
A P Crowe
2008 - Lethal Weapon(7/4)
1
Andrew J McNamara
2010 - Sailors Warn(12/1)
1
B J Cooper
2013 - Guitar Pete(9/2)
1
D J Gilligan
2023 - Kala Conti(7/2)
1
D J Mullins
2018 - Rocky Blue(14/1)
1
J J Burke
2015 - Apple's Jade(12/1)
1
J W Kennedy
2020 - Zanahiyr(1/2Fav)
1
M F Mooney
2007 - Won In The Dark(8/1)
1
M P Fogarty
2014 - Fiscal Focus(33/1)
1
M P Walsh
2017 - Espoir D'allen(1/2Fav)
1
R Walsh
2016 - Bapaume(13/8Fav)
1
Rachael Blackmore
2019 - Aspire Tower(15/8Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
17
3yo
2023 - Kala Conti(7/2), 2022 - Lossiemouth(4/5Fav), 2021 - Fil Dor(4/9Fav), 2020 - Zanahiyr(1/2Fav), 2019 - Aspire Tower(15/8Fav), 2018 - Rocky Blue(14/1), 2017 - Espoir D'allen(1/2Fav), 2016 - Bapaume(13/8Fav), 2015 - Apple's Jade(12/1), 2014 - Fiscal Focus(33/1), 2013 - Guitar Pete(9/2), 2012 - Blood Cotil(4/9Fav), 2011 - His Excellency(8/1), 2010 - Sailors Warn(12/1), 2009 - Carlito Brigante(20/1), 2008 - Lethal Weapon(7/4), 2007 - Won In The Dark(8/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Born To Sea (IRE)
2019 - Aspire Tower(15/8Fav)
1
Dark Angel (IRE)
2013 - Guitar Pete(9/2)
1
Doctor Dino (FR)
2021 - Fil Dor(4/9Fav)
1
Enrique (GB)
2012 - Blood Cotil(4/9Fav)
1
Great Pretender (IRE)
2022 - Lossiemouth(4/5Fav)
1
Haafhd (GB)
2009 - Carlito Brigante(20/1)
1
Hawk Wing (USA)
2008 - Lethal Weapon(7/4)
1
Intense Focus (USA)
2014 - Fiscal Focus(33/1)
1
Karaktar (IRE)
2023 - Kala Conti(7/2)
1
King's Best (USA)
2011 - His Excellency(8/1)
1
Montjeu (IRE)
2007 - Won In The Dark(8/1)
1
Nathaniel (IRE)
2020 - Zanahiyr(1/2Fav)
1
Redback (GB)
2010 - Sailors Warn(12/1)
1
Saddler Maker (IRE)
2015 - Apple's Jade(12/1)
1
Society Rock (IRE)
2018 - Rocky Blue(14/1)
1
Turtle Bowl (IRE)
2016 - Bapaume(13/8Fav)
1
Voix Du Nord (FR)
2017 - Espoir D'allen(1/2Fav)

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

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.