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Fairyhouse
Tue 5th Nov
1
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Better Days Ahead (IRE) 6,b g

Milan (GB)-Bonnie And Bright(Topanoora)

(188) c2 (Bective Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE723-2.90
UK2104.00
P2P110

1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 192yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 145 9/2 11-10 D J Gilligan 3rd of 7 runners, 0.5L and 4.25L behind Dancing City and High Class Hero

15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 140 5/1 11-7 D J Gilligan 1st of 21 runners, by 1.5L and 0.5L from Waterford Whispers and Quai De Bourbon

20th Jan 24 Navan(2m Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 134 3/1 11-13 J W Kennedy 2nd of 5 runners, 10L behind Asian Master

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Better Days Ahead (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Stellar Story (IRE)2
1st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 192yds, Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Better Days Ahead (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-10 Rated 145) D J Gilligan 1.25L in front of Stellar Story (IRE) 4th (10/3 11-10 Rated 149) J W Kennedy (7 ran)
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9th Dec 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Hurdle, Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 3rd (11/8Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy .50L in front of Better Days Ahead (IRE) 4th (5/1 11-3) J C Gainford (5 ran)
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Sequestered (IRE)1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Better Days Ahead (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-7 Rated 140) D J Gilligan 44.75L in front of Sequestered (IRE) 9th (33/1 10-13 Rated 132) Jack G Gilligan (21 ran)
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Jerk (FR)1
10th Nov 2023 Down Royal(2m 6f 110yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Jerk (FR) 8th (150/1 11-4) Patrick Michael O'Brien Better Days Ahead (IRE) fell (8/15Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy (15 ran)
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1294
Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 6,b g

Clovis Du Berlais (FR)-Farewellatmidnight(Midnight Legend)

(188) (Gigginstown House Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE6140.50
UK100-1.00
P2P210

1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 134 17/2 11-12 J W Kennedy 4th of 14 runners, 11L behind Gorgeous Tom

14th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 139 15/2 10-13 J W Kennedy 9th of 22 runners, 15.25L behind Monmiral

25th Feb 24 Naas(2m 6f 147yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle); Soft to Heavy (Chase)) Rated 130 3/1Fav 10-8 D J Gilligan (5) 2nd of 14 runners, 3.5L behind Noble Birth

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1-7p
Croke Park (IRE) 6,b g

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Toledana(Protektor)

(207) (Gigginstown House Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE4211.67
UK100-1.00
P2P210

12th Apr 24 Aintree(3m 149yds Hurdle, Soft) Rated 143 5/1 11-8 J W Kennedy pulled up of 8 runners, in race won by Dancing City

12th Jan 24 Naas(2m 4f 2yds Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) 14/1 11-12 Sam Ewing 7th of 7 runners, 23L behind Readin Tommy Wrong

19th Nov 23 Navan(2m 4f Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) 4/6Fav 11-0 J W Kennedy 1st of 6 runners, by 3.25L and 2L from Mel Monroe and Search For Glory

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6229
Driscolls Hill (IRE) 5,b g

Ocovango (GB)-Allthequeenshorses(Milan)

(174) (Seamus Kiernan)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE402-4.00
P2P410

15th May 24 Tipperary(3m Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 7/1 10-13 O R Brown (5) 9th of 15 runners, 58.56L behind Toor Khov

19th Apr 24 Limerick(3m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to heavy, heavy in places) 5/2 11-7 O R Brown (5) 2nd of 10 runners, 0.5L behind Dancingondaceiling

1st Apr 24 Cork(3m 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 6/1 11-7 O R Brown (5) 2nd of 10 runners, 15L behind Arion Soldier

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Iris Emery (FR) 6,b m

Spanish Moon (USA)-Fleur D'anjou(Roli Abi)

(48) c1 bf (Mrs S Ricci)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE812-6.38

18th Sep 24 Tramore(2m 6f 180yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 9/4Fav 11-5 P Townend fell of 7 runners, in race won by The Friday Man

2nd Jul 24 Tipperary(2m 3f 100yds Chase, Good to Yielding) 16/1 11-7 D E Mullins 3rd of 10 runners, 8L and 9.5L behind Popova and Still Ciel

1st Jun 24 Tramore(1m 7f 110yds Chase, Good to Yielding (Hurdle & Bumper), Yielding, Good in places (Chase)) 13/2 11-7 B Hayes 4th of 7 runners, 20.75L behind Purse Price

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Iris Emery (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Killinure Lass (IRE)1
2nd Jul 2024 Tipperary(2m 3f 100yds, Chase, Good to Yielding) Iris Emery (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-7) D E Mullins 3.25L in front of Killinure Lass (IRE) 4th (25/1 11-7) K M Donoghue (10 ran)
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-315
Jerk (FR) 5,ch g

Conillon (GER)-Uchaga(Califet)

(219) bf (Three D Partnership)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE8111.50

31st Mar 24 Cork(3m 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to heavy) Rated 113 11/4Fav 11-5 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) 5th of 7 runners, 26.25L behind He s Home Again

4th Mar 24 Leopardstown(3m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft (After R1 Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) (After R5 Chase - Soft to Heavy Bumper - Heavy)) Rated 105 17/2 11-5 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) 1st of 12 runners, by 0.75L and 10L from From The Ashes and Balum

7th Feb 24 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 104 12/1 11-2 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) 3rd of 16 runners, 10L and 1.5L behind Mighty Jeremy and Zeeband

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jerk (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Better Days Ahead (IRE)1
10th Nov 2023 Down Royal(2m 6f 110yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Jerk (FR) 8th (150/1 11-4) Patrick Michael O'Brien Better Days Ahead (IRE) fell (8/15Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy (15 ran)
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Muskerry Rock (IRE)1
28th Dec 2023 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Jerk (FR) 7th (150/1 11-0) Patrick Michael O'Brien 17.00L in front of Muskerry Rock (IRE) 11th (200/1 11-7) R A Doyle (16 ran)
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402f
Killinure Lass (IRE) 7,b f

Morozov (USA)-Bogha Baisti(Footstepsinthesand)

(34) (T A Austin)
Rated 106

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE324418.50

2nd Oct 24 Sligo(2m 5f 27yds Chase, Good) Rated 106 3/1 11-5 D King fell(8 ran) in race won by Great Ocean

15th Aug 24 Tramore(2m 5f 180yds Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (chase track). Good to yielding, yielding in places (hurdles & Flat course).) 3/1 11-5 K M Donoghue 2nd of 7 runners, 2L behind Clifftop

29th Jul 24 Galway(2m 130yds Hcap Hurdle, Flat - Yielding NH - Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 107 33/1 11-12 Sam Ewing 10th of 20 runners, 19.75L behind Son Of Hypnos

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Killinure Lass (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Iris Emery (FR)1
2nd Jul 2024 Tipperary(2m 3f 100yds, Chase, Good to Yielding) Iris Emery (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-7) D E Mullins 3.25L in front of Killinure Lass (IRE) 4th (25/1 11-7) K M Donoghue (10 ran)
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2f30
Mister Beeton (IRE) 7,b g

Mamool (IRE)-Sli Eile(Classic Cliche)

(21) bf (John Clarke)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2226-9.00

15th Oct 24 Punchestown(2m 6f 166yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 119 11/2Fav 11-7 C M Quirke (5) 12th of 16 runners, 31.13L behind Slieve Carran

28th Aug 24 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 117 9/1 10-13 Shane Fitzgerald 3rd of 15 runners, 4L and 0.5L behind Barry Lyndon and Crooked Tannie

31st Jul 24 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) Rated 117 16/1 11-6 Shane Fitzgerald fell(20 ran) in race won by Talk In The Park

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-900
Muskerry Rock (IRE) 5,b g

Shirocco (GER)-One Treasure(Mahler)

(17) (Michael O'Flynn & John F O'Flynn)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE500-5.00

19th Oct 24 Limerick(2m 5f Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 12/1 11-7 Gavin Brouder (5) 14th of 18 runners, 31.38L behind Iamagetaway

9th Jun 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 66yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places; changed to Yielding after Race 5) 125/1 11-12 R A Doyle 11th of 14 runners, 103.31L behind Topgun Simmy

15th Jan 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 25yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 125/1 11-12 R A Doyle 9th of 10 runners, 59L behind Slanagaibhgoleir

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Muskerry Rock (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jerk (FR)1
28th Dec 2023 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Jerk (FR) 7th (150/1 11-0) Patrick Michael O'Brien 17.00L in front of Muskerry Rock (IRE) 11th (200/1 11-7) R A Doyle (16 ran)
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1-21
My Trump Card (IRE) 6,b g

Shantou (USA)-Screaming Witness(Shernazar)

(290) (Bective Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE522-0.95

20th Jan 24 Navan(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 7/4Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 1st of 12 runners, by 0.5L and 9L from Dr Eggman and Park The Giant

1st Jan 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 143yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places (Heavy after R3)) 4/9Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 11 runners, 2.75L behind I Will Be Baie

9th Dec 23 Navan(2m Bumper, Heavy) 30/100Fav 12-0 Mr P W Mullins 1st of 10 runners, by 9L and 3L from The Story So Far and Jackmoon

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9084
Sequestered (IRE) 6,b g

Malinas (GER)-Glenelly Caoimhe(Getaway)

(9) (Paul Lyons & T C Quinn)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE14220.50
UK200-2.00
P2P100

27th Oct 24 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft CHANGED to Soft (all over) after 2nd race) 16/1 11-7 Jack G Gilligan (5) 4th of 12 runners, 9.56L behind Search For Glory

8th Oct 24 Galway(2m 2f 54yds Chase, Good, good to yielding in places) 8/1 11-5 Jack G Gilligan (7) 8th of 9 runners, 36.5L behind The Other Mozzie

2nd May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 127 33/1 10-2 Jack G Gilligan (7) 13th of 25 runners, 22.88L behind Maxxum

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sequestered (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Better Days Ahead (IRE)1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Better Days Ahead (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-7 Rated 140) D J Gilligan 44.75L in front of Sequestered (IRE) 9th (33/1 10-13 Rated 132) Jack G Gilligan (21 ran)
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Shannon Royale (IRE) 6,b g

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Shannon Rose(Topanoora)

(220) (Robcour)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE9333.58
P2P100

30th Mar 24 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 140 14/1 11-7 D J Gilligan (5) 5th of 13 runners, 12.75L behind Mousey Brown

16th Mar 24 Thurles(2m 6f 193yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 132 9/4 11-5 J W Kennedy 1st of 5 runners, by nk and 67L from Summerville Boy and West Cork Wildway

5th Feb 24 Punchestown(2m 3f 198yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 130 9/2 11-7 D J Gilligan (5) 2nd of 8 runners, 0.5L behind Morricone

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shannon Royale (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Stellar Story (IRE)1
3rd Dec 2022 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Yielding (Chase)) Stellar Story (IRE) 5th (3/1 11-7) Mr H C Swan 6.38L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 9th (3/1 12-0) Mr J J Codd (11 ran)
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Stellar Story (IRE) 7,b g

Shantou (USA)-Bally Bolshoi(Bob Back)

(188) c1 (Gigginstown House Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE8325.40
UK11033.00
P2P210

1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 192yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 149 10/3 11-10 J W Kennedy 4th of 7 runners, 6L behind Dancing City

15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 141 33/1 11-7 Sam Ewing 1st of 13 runners, by hd and 7L from The Jukebox Man and Dancing City

3rd Feb 24 Leopardstown(2m 6f 78yds Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Rated 137 12/1 11-10 J W Kennedy 4th of 6 runners, 11L behind Dancing City

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Stellar Story (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Better Days Ahead (IRE)2
1st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 192yds, Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Better Days Ahead (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-10 Rated 145) D J Gilligan 1.25L in front of Stellar Story (IRE) 4th (10/3 11-10 Rated 149) J W Kennedy (7 ran)
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9th Dec 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Hurdle, Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 3rd (11/8Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy .50L in front of Better Days Ahead (IRE) 4th (5/1 11-3) J C Gainford (5 ran)
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Shannon Royale (IRE)1
3rd Dec 2022 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Yielding (Chase)) Stellar Story (IRE) 5th (3/1 11-7) Mr H C Swan 6.38L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 9th (3/1 12-0) Mr J J Codd (11 ran)
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4302
The Great Unknown (IRE) 5,b m

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Queens Gesture(Getaway)

(30) bf (Mrs John Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE602-6.00
P2P100

6th Oct 24 Killarney(2m 7f 100yds Chase, Hurdle: Good to yielding. Chase: Yielding, yielding to soft in places) 3/1Fav 11-5 M P O Connor 2nd of 10 runners, 1L behind Brave Adam

16th Aug 24 Tramore(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Good to yielding, yielding in places (hurdle & bumper course). Good, good to yielding in places (chase track).) Rated 104 4/1Fav 11-10 Rachael Blackmore 11th of 15 runners, 18.38L behind Tullyveery Lad

26th Apr 24 Downpatrick(2m 2f 185yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 104 5/4Fav 10-11 Rachael Blackmore 3rd of 7 runners, 2L and 2.25L behind Razdan and Eco Pete

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22-3
Three Card Brag (IRE) 7,b g

Jet Away (GB)-Belon Breeze(Strong Gale)

(189) c1 (Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family)
Rated 146

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE9357.23
UK100-1.00

30th Apr 24 Punchestown(3m 213yds Novice Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 25/1 11-10 Sam Ewing 3rd of 7 runners, 0.75L and 6.5L behind Spillane s Tower and Monty s Star

31st Dec 23 Punchestown(2m 7f 173yds Chase, Heavy) 4/11Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 5 runners, 5.5L behind Monty s Star

2nd Dec 23 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds Chase, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) 7/4Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 13 runners, 0.75L behind Corbetts Cross

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
Henry De Bromhead
2023 - Potters Party(7/1), 2022 - Gateau De Miel(15/8Fav)
1
Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
2020 - The Echo Boy(8/1)
1
Emmet Mullins
2021 - Rightplacerightime(6/5Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
B Hayes
2021 - Rightplacerightime(6/5Fav)
1
C D Maxwell
2020 - The Echo Boy(8/1)
1
D J O'Keeffe
2023 - Potters Party(7/1)
1
Rachael Blackmore
2022 - Gateau De Miel(15/8Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
3
6yo
2023 - Potters Party(7/1), 2022 - Gateau De Miel(15/8Fav), 2021 - Rightplacerightime(6/5Fav)
1
7yo
2020 - The Echo Boy(8/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Apsis (GB)
2022 - Gateau De Miel(15/8Fav)
1
Arcadio (GER)
2020 - The Echo Boy(8/1)
1
Kalanisi (IRE)
2021 - Rightplacerightime(6/5Fav)
1
Mahler (GB)
2023 - Potters Party(7/1)

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.