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Fairyhouse
Wed 1st Jan
1
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An Tobar (GB) 8,bl g 11-12

Gentlewave (IRE)-Katalina(Hernando)

(332) c1 (Robcour)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE411-2.38
P2P110

4th Feb 24 Leopardstown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) Rated 138 8/1 11-5 Rachael Blackmore 16th of 21 runners, 69.53L behind Lord Erskine

12th Jan 24 Naas(2m 4f 2yds Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) 8/1 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 5th of 7 runners, 14.75L behind Readin Tommy Wrong

3rd Dec 23 Fairyhouse(2m Hurdle, Soft) 5/2Fav 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 3rd of 8 runners, 1.5L and 1.25L behind Farren Glory and King Of Kingsfield

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on An Tobar (GB)

he had a little bit of a setback last year so we had to ease off him but he's been doing everything nicely at home. He's a big horse and in the long run it might have been the best thing that ever happened to him, to give him a bit of time to develop and grow into himself. We're were hoping he'd go and do that today. we'll have a look at options but he'll be put into the Royal Bond (Grade 1 at today's venue) and there is also the 2m4f (Grade 2) at Navan so there are plenty of options. He does stay well so we'll see what Henry wants to do with him.
After An Tobar (GB) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Tue, 7th Nov 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years An Tobar (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chapeau De Soleil (IRE)1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m 4f 2yds, Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) An Tobar (GB) 5th (8/1 11-12) Rachael Blackmore 2.25L in front of Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12) Mr P W Mullins (7 ran)
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Ataboycharlie (IRE)1
4th Feb 2024 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) An Tobar (GB) 16th (8/1 11-5 Rated 138) Rachael Blackmore Ataboycharlie (IRE) fell (11/2 10-4 Rated 123) J J Slevin (21 ran)
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31p7
Arctic Skua (IRE) 8,b g 11-12

Milan (GB)-Deep Lilly(Glacial Storm)

(248) (Mrs P Halley)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00
P2P910

28th Apr 24 Dromahane P(3m Point To Point, Good) 6/1 12-2 J C Barry 7th of 10 runners, 47L behind Inchidaly Copper

13th Apr 24 Ballycrystal P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 6/1 12-2 J C Barry pulled up of 10 runners, 56L behind

24th Mar 24 Lisronagh P(3m Point To Point, Heavy) 5/1 12-2 J C Barry 1st of 11 runners, by hd and 12L from Ooksoo and Killomeroe

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Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Make Believe (GB)-Dynaperformer(Dynaformer)

(16) (Edward Cawley)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE9120.50

16th Dec 24 Naas(2m 4f 29yds Chase, Hurdle - Good to Yielding Chase - Yielding, good to yielding) 66/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 7th of 12 runners, 21.75L behind Lecky Watson

23rd Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 2f 200yds Chase, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) 33/1 11-12 K E Buckley 5th of 12 runners, 25.75L behind Ballyburn

3rd May 24 Punchestown(2m 45yds Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places CHANGED to Soft after Race 6) Rated 123 25/1 11-12 K E Buckley 2nd of 14 runners, 0.5L behind Eagle Fang

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Ataboycharlie (IRE)

It's the dream to get one here. I definitely didn't think he could do it in his first handicap,. JJ said in the first mile the horse didn't really know what to do because they were travelling that much faster. The ground is fairly lively there and totally different to the ground he was running on. It's always very hard to win here even with an experienced handicap horse let alone a horse with no handicap experience. We've given lots of schooling at home as fast as we could go with him but it's totally when you are in a race. I think the ground suits him, no question about it, as we ran him in Naas one day on soft to heavy and he just couldn't handle it. I don't know where we go now. He won't get in here at the festival unless the handicapper really goes to town. I'm delighted to get that anyway.
After Ataboycharlie (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Tue, 26th Dec 2023 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ataboycharlie (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
An Tobar (GB)1
4th Feb 2024 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) An Tobar (GB) 16th (8/1 11-5 Rated 138) Rachael Blackmore Ataboycharlie (IRE) fell (11/2 10-4 Rated 123) J J Slevin (21 ran)
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Chosen Witness (IRE)1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7th (28/1 11-12) J J Slevin 11.25L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 10th (8/11Fav 11-12) P Townend (14 ran)
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Chigorin (IRE)1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Chigorin (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 23.50L in front of Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7th (28/1 11-12) J J Slevin (14 ran)
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Jeel Des Mottes (FR)1
16th Dec 2024 Naas(2m 4f 29yds, Chase, Hurdle - Good to Yielding Chase - Yielding, good to yielding) Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7th (66/1 11-12) K M Donoghue 67.25L in front of Jeel Des Mottes (FR) 11th (250/1 11-12) S W Flanagan (12 ran)
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2232
Ballywilliam Boy (IRE) 10,b g 11-12

Vita Venturi (IRE)-Safety Recue(Safety Catch)

(95) bf (Mrs Mary Devine)
Rated 130

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE282129.25

28th Sep 24 Listowel(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft. Chase: Soft to Heavy) Rated 115 5/4Fav 10-8 D E Mullins 2nd of 8 runners, 1.25L behind Champella

26th Sep 24 Listowel(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 115 4/1 11-7 D E Mullins 3rd of 14 runners, 4.5L and 0.5L behind Pray Tell and Club Manager

24th Aug 24 Killarney(2m 1f Chase, Good to yielding CHANGED to Yielding after 5th race) 14/1 11-12 D E Mullins 2nd of 10 runners, hd behind Arctic Fly

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Ballywilliam Boy (IRE)

I had disease in my hay and couldn't understand how he got beaten at Limerick. He was cruising turning-in at Limerick, like today, but didn't get home. He'll probably go to Mallow for a Grade 3 novice hurdle at the weekend. Today's race was like a piece of work and he'll go on any ground. My owner is anxious to go chasing but I don't know if that'll happen because he is a novice hurdler until the end of November. We could go chasing in December, or later, maybe next season. I should probably keep his for chasing next season.
After Ballywilliam Boy (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Sun, 24th Oct 2021 2m 4f Hurdle Soft to Heavy

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2067
Castle Field Boy (IRE) 9,b g 11-12

Scorpion (IRE)-Dicera(Flemensfirth)

(22) (Black Stairs Syndicate)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1323-3.25

10th Dec 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) 125/1 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 7th of 9 runners, 52.25L behind Dancing City

30th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 50/1 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 6th of 13 runners, 39L behind Impaire Et Passe

3rd Feb 24 Leopardstown(3m 104yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Rated 126 66/1 11-1 S D Torrens 14th of 22 runners, 41.75L behind Maxxum

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Castle Field Boy (IRE)

I'm delighted with him as I was worried about his lack of a recent run in those conditions over three miles. I thought it would be a big ask for him, but the one this with him is he is as tough as nails. I think he'll improve from that. The plan after winning in Tipperary was to go straight chasing with him, but we thought he might have had a bit left over hurdles. Now we don't know what we're going to do, so we'll play it by ear. . He is a Scorpion so will go through that ground all day. He has won on yielding but wouldn't want it any drier. We'll see how he comes out of this and go from there.
After Castle Field Boy (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 26th Oct 2023 3m Hcap Hurdle Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Castle Field Boy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Isle Of Sark (USA)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Castle Field Boy (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan Isle Of Sark (USA) unseated rider (100/1 11-5) P Hanlon (13 ran)
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O'moore Park (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Castle Field Boy (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan O'moore Park (IRE) fell (20/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (13 ran)
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Olympic Man (FR)1
10th Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds, Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) Olympic Man (FR) 4th (11/1 11-12) D E Mullins 47.00L in front of Castle Field Boy (IRE) 7th (125/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan (9 ran)
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Chosen Witness (IRE)1
28th Dec 2022 Limerick(2m 2f , Bumper, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places CHANGED to heavy after 2nd race) Chosen Witness (IRE) 1st (5/6Fav 11-11) Miss J Townend 40.75L in front of Castle Field Boy (IRE) 7th (40/1 11-7) Mr H C Swan (11 ran)
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Shannon Royale (IRE)1
10th Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds, Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (13/2 11-12) Sam Ewing 50.75L in front of Castle Field Boy (IRE) 7th (125/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan (9 ran)
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Driscolls Hill (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Castle Field Boy (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan 5.00L in front of Driscolls Hill (IRE) 7th (150/1 11-12) K E Buckley (13 ran)
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133-
Champ Kiely (IRE) 9,b g 11-12

Ocovango (GB)-Cregg So(Moscow Society)

(614) (Miss M A Masterson)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE6415.88
UK101-1.00
P2P100

28th Apr 23 Punchestown(2m 3f 80yds Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 147 7/2 11-12 D E Mullins 3rd of 5 runners, 7.5L and 3.5L behind Impaire Et Passe and High Definition

15th Mar 23 Cheltenham(2m 5f Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 149 13/2 11-7 D E Mullins 3rd of 10 runners, 6.5L and 1L behind Impaire Et Passe and Gaelic Warrior

8th Jan 23 Naas(2m 3f 212yds Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 10/3 11-10 D E Mullins 1st of 8 runners, by 2.25L and 7L from Irish Point and Dawn Rising

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Champ Kiely (IRE)

it was a good performance and I got a great feel off this fellow in Tipperary. The Royal Bond Hurdle was a bit of a messy race but he was only beaten four-and-a-bit lengths so I believed he had something like that in him. It's easy to say it but he's gone and proved it. He's won over further so the trip was never going to be an issue.
After Champ Kiely (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 8th Jan 2023 2m 3f Hurdle Soft

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Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 7,br g 11-12

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-On Line Tara(Kayf Tara)

(242) (Mrs S Ricci)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE53115.58
UK100-1.00
P2P110

4th May 24 Punchestown(2m 4f 118yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 132 16/1 11-0 B Hayes 1st of 23 runners, by shd and 0.5L from Beacon Edge and Moonovercloon

23rd Mar 24 Navan(2m 5f 150yds Hurdle, Heavy) 10/11JFav 11-4 P Townend 1st of 4 runners, by 4.25L and nk from Twoohthree and Binge Worthy

12th Jan 24 Naas(2m 4f 2yds Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) 11/1 11-12 Mr P W Mullins 6th of 7 runners, 17L behind Readin Tommy Wrong

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
An Tobar (GB)1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m 4f 2yds, Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) An Tobar (GB) 5th (8/1 11-12) Rachael Blackmore 2.25L in front of Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12) Mr P W Mullins (7 ran)
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Olympic Man (FR)1
4th May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 1st (16/1 11-0 Rated 132) B Hayes Olympic Man (FR) pulled up (15/2 11-5 Rated 137) P Townend (23 ran)
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Chosen Witness (IRE)1
15th Mar 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 10th (40/1 11-7 Rated 115) B Hayes 32.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 19th (66/1 11-7 Rated 120) S F O'Keeffe (21 ran)
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31-0
Chigorin (IRE) 7,br g 11-12

Shantou (USA)-Dollar D'estruval(Milan)

(292) c1 (P G Davies)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2112.50
UK100-1.00
P2P100

15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 126 12/1 11-7 Rachael Blackmore 11th of 13 runners, 57.19L behind Stellar Story

16th Dec 23 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 52yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy) 7/2 11-4 Rachael Blackmore 1st of 8 runners, by 3.5L and 2.5L from Prince Palace and O moore Park

12th Nov 23 Naas(2m 2f 200yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 25/1 11-12 D J O Keeffe 3rd of 14 runners, 5.5L and 1.5L behind Mahon s Way and Prince Palace

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chigorin (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
High Class Hero (GB)1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Chigorin (IRE) 11th (12/1 11-7 Rated 126) Rachael Blackmore High Class Hero (GB) pulled up (10/1 11-7 Rated 145) Mr P W Mullins (13 ran)
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O'moore Park (IRE)1
16th Dec 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 52yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy) Chigorin (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-4) Rachael Blackmore 6.00L in front of O'moore Park (IRE) 3rd (4/6Fav 11-4) P Townend (8 ran)
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Chosen Witness (IRE)1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Chigorin (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 34.75L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 10th (8/11Fav 11-12) P Townend (14 ran)
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Ataboycharlie (IRE)1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Chigorin (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 23.50L in front of Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7th (28/1 11-12) J J Slevin (14 ran)
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4107
Chosen Witness (IRE) 8,b g 11-12

Well Chosen (GB)-Whatareyousaying(Witness Box)

(25) (Monabeg Investments Limited)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1020-3.83
UK21015.00
P2P110

7th Dec 24 Navan(2m 4f 150yds Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) 28/1 11-12 S F O Keeffe 7th of 18 runners, 49.75L behind Ile Atlantique

2nd May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 134 20/1 11-2 S F O Keeffe 17th of 25 runners, 37.13L behind Maxxum

20th Apr 24 Ayr(3m 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 130 16/1 11-12 P Townend 1st of 10 runners, by nose and 1.75L from Major Fortune and I Love My Baie

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chosen Witness (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
O'moore Park (IRE)1
2nd May 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) O'moore Park (IRE) 15th (14/1 11-3 Rated 135) D E Mullins 6.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 17th (20/1 11-2 Rated 134) S F O'Keeffe (25 ran)
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Chapeau De Soleil (IRE)1
15th Mar 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 10th (40/1 11-7 Rated 115) B Hayes 32.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 19th (66/1 11-7 Rated 120) S F O'Keeffe (21 ran)
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My Trump Card (IRE)1
20th Jan 2024 Navan(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) My Trump Card (IRE) 1st (7/4Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 55.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-12) D E Mullins (12 ran)
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Now Is The Hour (IRE)1
7th Dec 2024 Navan(2m 4f 150yds, Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Now Is The Hour (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-12) S W Flanagan 1.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 7th (28/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (18 ran)
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Castle Field Boy (IRE)1
28th Dec 2022 Limerick(2m 2f , Bumper, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places CHANGED to heavy after 2nd race) Chosen Witness (IRE) 1st (5/6Fav 11-11) Miss J Townend 40.75L in front of Castle Field Boy (IRE) 7th (40/1 11-7) Mr H C Swan (11 ran)
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Chigorin (IRE)1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Chigorin (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 34.75L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 10th (8/11Fav 11-12) P Townend (14 ran)
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Ataboycharlie (IRE)1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7th (28/1 11-12) J J Slevin 11.25L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 10th (8/11Fav 11-12) P Townend (14 ran)
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294f
Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 7,b g 11-12

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

(40) (Gigginstown House Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE714-0.50
UK100-1.00
P2P210

22nd Nov 24 Tipperary(2m 7f 110yds Chase, Yielding - Soft) 9/2 11-12 J W Kennedy fell of 6 runners, in race won by Sa Majeste

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

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Cleatus Poolaw (GB)

he’s a grand honest horse and probably a chaser in the making. Whatever he does this year will be a bonus. He stays well and I’d say it would be no problem for him to step right up to three miles.
After Cleatus Poolaw (GB) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 28th Jan 2024 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cleatus Poolaw (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shannon Royale (IRE)1
22nd Nov 2024 Tipperary(2m 7f 110yds, Chase, Yielding - Soft) Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-12) Sam Ewing Cleatus Poolaw (GB) fell (9/2 11-12) J W Kennedy (6 ran)
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Our Boy Rocky (IRE)1
30th Nov 2023 Thurles(2m 101yds, Maiden Hurdle, Chase: yielding, good to yielding in places. Hurdle: yielding) Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 2nd (3/1 11-12) J W Kennedy 27.88L in front of Our Boy Rocky (IRE) 6th (80/1 11-12) R Deegan (15 ran)
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11(3)
2907
Driscolls Hill (IRE) 6,b g 11-12

Ocovango (GB)-Allthequeenshorses(Milan)

(32) (Seamus Kiernan)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE602-6.00
P2P410

30th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 150/1 11-12 K E Buckley 7th of 13 runners, 44L behind Impaire Et Passe

9th Nov 24 Gowran Park(2m 4f Chase, Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places Chase - Good, good to yielding in places) 20/1 11-12 D J Gilligan 12th of 16 runners, 60.25L behind Noble Talent

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

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Driscolls Hill (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Isle Of Sark (USA)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Driscolls Hill (IRE) 7th (150/1 11-12) K E Buckley Isle Of Sark (USA) unseated rider (100/1 11-5) P Hanlon (13 ran)
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O'moore Park (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Driscolls Hill (IRE) 7th (150/1 11-12) K E Buckley O'moore Park (IRE) fell (20/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (13 ran)
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Olympic Man (FR)1
10th Mar 2024 Naas(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper - Soft Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Olympic Man (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 11-12) P Townend 39.50L in front of Driscolls Hill (IRE) 6th (66/1 11-7) O R Brown (21 ran)
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Castle Field Boy (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Castle Field Boy (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan 5.00L in front of Driscolls Hill (IRE) 7th (150/1 11-12) K E Buckley (13 ran)
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High Class Hero (GB) 8,ch g 11-12

Sulamani (IRE)-Mil Et Une Nui Flo(Turgeon)

(245) (Sullivan Bloodstock Limited, Neill Hughes & P Crowley)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE6512.45
UK100-1.00
P2P310

1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 192yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 142 9/1 11-10 S F O Keeffe 2nd of 7 runners, 0.5L behind Dancing City

15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 145 10/1 11-7 Mr P W Mullins pulled up of 13 runners, in race won by Stellar Story

21st Jan 24 Thurles(2m 6f 110yds Hurdle, Hurdle: soft. Chase: soft, yielding in places CHANGED to soft after 2nd race.) 2/7Fav 11-10 P Townend 1st of 4 runners, by 1.75L and 0.75L from Easy Fella and What Path

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on High Class Hero (GB)

That was a nice performance. It looked like he’ll stay further and he handled the ground. He could be a nice prospect as a winter horse and he’ll go the two and a half mile or three-mile route over hurdles. Whatever he does over hurdles I’d expect him to be better over fences.
After High Class Hero (GB) finished 1st at Listowel on Sat, 23rd Sep 2023 2m 4f Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Head to Head

In the last 3 years High Class Hero (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chigorin (IRE)1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Chigorin (IRE) 11th (12/1 11-7 Rated 126) Rachael Blackmore High Class Hero (GB) pulled up (10/1 11-7 Rated 145) Mr P W Mullins (13 ran)
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Insouciant Dallier (FR) 7,b g 11-12

Cokoriko (FR)-Voix Du Mont(Voix Du Nord)

(19) (Gleannacoille Partnership)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE702-7.00
P2P200

13th Dec 24 Cork(2m 5f 50yds Chase, Hurdle: Yielding. Chase: yielding, good to yielding in places) 66/1 11-7 C Stone-Walsh (5) 11th of 12 runners, 60.63L behind Banjaxed

5th Mar 24 Thurles(2m 7f 159yds Hcap Hurdle, Chase: Heavy. Hurdle/Bumper: heavy, soft in places) Rated 111 33/1 10-7 S W Flanagan 5th of 7 runners, 56L behind Rowdy Romeo

15th Jan 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 25yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 12/1 11-12 S W Flanagan 7th of 10 runners, 53.25L behind Slanagaibhgoleir

14(2)
24uu
Isle Of Sark (USA) 7,b g 11-12

Kitten's Joy (USA)-Endless Fancy(Ghostzapper)

(32) (Miss Rachel O'Neill)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE611-5.00
UK201-2.00

30th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 100/1 11-5 P Hanlon (7) unseated rider of 13 runners, in race won by Impaire Et Passe

12th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Chase, Good) 20/1 11-5 P Hanlon (7) unseated rider of 7 runners, in race won by Native Speaker

1st Nov 24 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 118 17/2 10-13 P Hanlon (7) 4th of 6 runners, 11.5L behind Welsh Charger

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Isle Of Sark (USA) has met

HorseNo. Of times
O'moore Park (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) O'moore Park (IRE) fell (20/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe Isle Of Sark (USA) unseated rider (100/1 11-5) P Hanlon (13 ran)
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Castle Field Boy (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Castle Field Boy (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan Isle Of Sark (USA) unseated rider (100/1 11-5) P Hanlon (13 ran)
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Driscolls Hill (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Driscolls Hill (IRE) 7th (150/1 11-12) K E Buckley Isle Of Sark (USA) unseated rider (100/1 11-5) P Hanlon (13 ran)
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0470
Jeel Des Mottes (FR) 6,b g 11-12

Feel Like Dancing (GB)-Cara De Flee(Smadoun)

(16) (Geraldine & Eugene Conlon)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE500-5.00

16th Dec 24 Naas(2m 4f 29yds Chase, Hurdle - Good to Yielding Chase - Yielding, good to yielding) 250/1 11-12 S W Flanagan 11th of 12 runners, 89L behind Lecky Watson

15th Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 4f 51yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 100/1 11-10 S F O Keeffe 7th of 7 runners, 46.5L behind Rockymountainbleu

7th Nov 24 Clonmel(2m 51yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 50/1 11-12 S F O Keeffe 4th of 10 runners, 17.38L behind Stuntman Steve

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jeel Des Mottes (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ataboycharlie (IRE)1
16th Dec 2024 Naas(2m 4f 29yds, Chase, Hurdle - Good to Yielding Chase - Yielding, good to yielding) Ataboycharlie (IRE) 7th (66/1 11-12) K M Donoghue 67.25L in front of Jeel Des Mottes (FR) 11th (250/1 11-12) S W Flanagan (12 ran)
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My Trump Card (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Shantou (USA)-Screaming Witness(Shernazar)

(25) (Bective Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE622-1.95

7th Dec 24 Navan(3m 1f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Rated 128 5/1 10-8 C P Millar (5) 10th of 20 runners, 24.87L behind Flicker Of Hope

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

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on My Trump Card (IRE)

It's very tough work and he probably sent him on plenty early today, I was giving out to him the last day for not making enough use of him!. He said he was idling in front and was never going to get beat. He's a big, raw horse and we might put cheek pieces on him the next day. He's very laid-back and you couldn't give him enough work. He's probably more of a chaser than a hurdler, he said when he's right he's good but when he's wrong he has no respect for hurdles. He'll maybe head straight for the Albert Bartlett now.
After My Trump Card (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 20th Jan 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years My Trump Card (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chosen Witness (IRE)1
20th Jan 2024 Navan(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) My Trump Card (IRE) 1st (7/4Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 55.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-12) D E Mullins (12 ran)
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Now Is The Hour (IRE) 8,b g 11-12

Westerner (GB)-Keyaza(Azamour)

(25) c1 (BDS Syndicate)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE611-3.00
UK11012.00
P2P210

7th Dec 24 Navan(2m 4f 150yds Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) 22/1 11-12 S W Flanagan 6th of 18 runners, 48.25L behind Ile Atlantique

31st Mar 24 Cork(2m 160yds Chase, Soft to heavy) 6/4Fav 11-12 S W Flanagan 2nd of 8 runners, 1.75L behind Summer Tide

17th Feb 24 Haydock(3m 58yds Hurdle, Heavy) 12/1 11-2 S W Flanagan 1st of 10 runners, by 17L and 21L from Don t Rightly Know and Inox Allen

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Now Is The Hour (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chosen Witness (IRE)1
7th Dec 2024 Navan(2m 4f 150yds, Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Now Is The Hour (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-12) S W Flanagan 1.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 7th (28/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (18 ran)
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12p4
Olympic Man (FR) 8,b g 11-12

Martaline (GB)-Parcelle De Sou(Ajdayt)

(22) (Mrs Audrey Turley)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE613-4.00

10th Dec 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) 11/1 11-12 D E Mullins 4th of 9 runners, 5.25L behind Dancing City

4th May 24 Punchestown(2m 4f 118yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 137 15/2 11-5 P Townend pulled up(23 ran) in race won by Chapeau De Soleil

30th Mar 24 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 131 6/4Fav 11-3 P Townend 2nd of 13 runners, 0.5L behind Mousey Brown

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Olympic Man (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shannon Royale (IRE)2
10th Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds, Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (13/2 11-12) Sam Ewing 3.75L in front of Olympic Man (FR) 4th (11/1 11-12) D E Mullins (9 ran)
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30th Mar 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 165yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Olympic Man (FR) 2nd (6/4Fav 11-3 Rated 131) P Townend 12.25L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-7 Rated 140) D J Gilligan (13 ran)
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Chapeau De Soleil (IRE)1
4th May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Chapeau De Soleil (IRE) 1st (16/1 11-0 Rated 132) B Hayes Olympic Man (FR) pulled up (15/2 11-5 Rated 137) P Townend (23 ran)
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Castle Field Boy (IRE)1
10th Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds, Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) Olympic Man (FR) 4th (11/1 11-12) D E Mullins 47.00L in front of Castle Field Boy (IRE) 7th (125/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan (9 ran)
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Driscolls Hill (IRE)1
10th Mar 2024 Naas(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper - Soft Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Olympic Man (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 11-12) P Townend 39.50L in front of Driscolls Hill (IRE) 6th (66/1 11-7) O R Brown (21 ran)
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O'moore Park (IRE) 8,b g 11-12

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Glor Na Gaoithe(Presenting)

(32) c1 (Mrs S Ricci)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE815-6.27
P2P110

30th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 20/1 11-12 S F O Keeffe fell of 13 runners, in race won by Impaire Et Passe

2nd May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 135 14/1 11-3 D E Mullins 15th of 25 runners, 30.63L behind Maxxum

1st Apr 24 Fairyhouse(2m 6f 45yds Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) Rated 133 13/8Fav 11-12 P Townend 2nd of 8 runners, 9.5L behind Whatcouldhavebeen

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Omoore Park (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Isle Of Sark (USA)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) O'moore Park (IRE) fell (20/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe Isle Of Sark (USA) unseated rider (100/1 11-5) P Hanlon (13 ran)
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Chosen Witness (IRE)1
2nd May 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) O'moore Park (IRE) 15th (14/1 11-3 Rated 135) D E Mullins 6.50L in front of Chosen Witness (IRE) 17th (20/1 11-2 Rated 134) S F O'Keeffe (25 ran)
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Castle Field Boy (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Castle Field Boy (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan O'moore Park (IRE) fell (20/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (13 ran)
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Chigorin (IRE)1
16th Dec 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 52yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy) Chigorin (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-4) Rachael Blackmore 6.00L in front of O'moore Park (IRE) 3rd (4/6Fav 11-4) P Townend (8 ran)
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Driscolls Hill (IRE)1
30th Nov 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 110yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Driscolls Hill (IRE) 7th (150/1 11-12) K E Buckley O'moore Park (IRE) fell (20/1 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (13 ran)
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Western Fold (IRE)1
1st Apr 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 6f 45yds, Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) O'moore Park (IRE) 2nd (13/8Fav 11-12 Rated 133) P Townend 28.50L in front of Western Fold (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12 Rated 133) J W Kennedy (8 ran)
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Our Boy Rocky (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Doyen (IRE)-Grangeclare Rhythm(Lord Americo)

(29) (John T Murray)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE610-3.00

3rd Dec 24 Clonmel(2m 1f 62yds Chase, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) 50/1 11-12 R Deegan 14th of 15 runners, 46.69L behind Kiltealy Park

22nd Nov 24 Tipperary(2m 4f 90yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding - Soft) Rated 107 18/1 11-5 R Deegan 8th of 15 runners, 41.25L behind Shraheen

31st Mar 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 109 12/1 10-12 R Deegan 15th of 16 runners, 56.5L behind Lucky Lyreen

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Our Boy Rocky (IRE)

He is a fine horse, he had two nice runs in maiden hurdles and came out of Limerick well,. I saw this race where he was getting allowances from bumper winners and while the other horse (morning favourite St Cuthberts Cave) came out, I was hopeful either way. We like him, he jumps great and Richie gave him a nice positive ride. He is fragile mentally so will let him learn his job. He is a novice until December so we'll see how he progresses and he could possibly jump fences next season.
After Our Boy Rocky (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Tue, 13th Feb 2024 2m 3f Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Our Boy Rocky (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cleatus Poolaw (GB)1
30th Nov 2023 Thurles(2m 101yds, Maiden Hurdle, Chase: yielding, good to yielding in places. Hurdle: yielding) Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 2nd (3/1 11-12) J W Kennedy 27.88L in front of Our Boy Rocky (IRE) 6th (80/1 11-12) R Deegan (15 ran)
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Quai De Bourbon (FR) 6,b g 11-12

Ivanhowe (GER)-Liberalis(Muhtathir)

(256) (Gigginstown House Stud)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2201.50
UK211-0.27

20th Apr 24 Ayr(2m 4f 100yds Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 142 8/11Fav 11-12 P Townend 1st of 6 runners, by 6L and 4L from Choccabloc and Bertie s Ballet

15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 140 4/1 11-7 M J M O Sullivan 3rd of 21 runners, 1.5L and 0.5L behind Better Days Ahead and Waterford Whispers

11th Jan 24 Clonmel(2m 116yds Hurdle, Heavy) 2/5Fav 11-9 P Townend 1st of 4 runners, by 0.5L and 20L from Westport Cove and Doyen Ta Win

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Shannon Royale (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

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

(22) (Robcour)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE11351.58
P2P100

10th Dec 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) 13/2 11-12 Sam Ewing 2nd of 9 runners, 1.5L behind Dancing City

22nd Nov 24 Tipperary(2m 7f 110yds Chase, Yielding - Soft) 10/1 11-12 Sam Ewing 2nd of 6 runners, shd behind Sa Majeste

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

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Shannon Royale (IRE)

I was disappointed with him the last day and put cheek pieces on to sharpen him up. He’d fitness on his side but Jack said he was a different horse altogether today and maybe he just needed the run the last day. His jumping was good but he has been disappointing. We’ll probably look for a three-mile handicap somewhere and see what happens.
After Shannon Royale (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sun, 26th Nov 2023 2m 5f Maiden Hurdle Soft

Head to Head

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

HorseNo. Of times
Olympic Man (FR)2
10th Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds, Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (13/2 11-12) Sam Ewing 3.75L in front of Olympic Man (FR) 4th (11/1 11-12) D E Mullins (9 ran)
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30th Mar 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 7f 165yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Olympic Man (FR) 2nd (6/4Fav 11-3 Rated 131) P Townend 12.25L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-7 Rated 140) D J Gilligan (13 ran)
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Cleatus Poolaw (GB)1
22nd Nov 2024 Tipperary(2m 7f 110yds, Chase, Yielding - Soft) Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-12) Sam Ewing Cleatus Poolaw (GB) fell (9/2 11-12) J W Kennedy (6 ran)
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Castle Field Boy (IRE)1
10th Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 70yds, Chase, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good to Yielding) Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (13/2 11-12) Sam Ewing 50.75L in front of Castle Field Boy (IRE) 7th (125/1 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan (9 ran)
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Western Fold (IRE) 6,b g 11-12

Westerner (GB)-Fieldtown(Anshan)

(18) (Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd & Dee L'Estrange)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE922-0.62
UK100-1.00

14th Dec 24 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds Chase, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) 14/1 11-12 Sam Ewing fell of 10 runners, in race won by Majborough

1st Apr 24 Fairyhouse(2m 6f 45yds Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) Rated 133 11/1 11-12 J W Kennedy 6th of 8 runners, 38L behind Whatcouldhavebeen

13th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 140 28/1 11-7 Sam Ewing pulled up of 21 runners, in race won by Langer Dan

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Western Fold (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
O'moore Park (IRE)1
1st Apr 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 6f 45yds, Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) O'moore Park (IRE) 2nd (13/8Fav 11-12 Rated 133) P Townend 28.50L in front of Western Fold (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12 Rated 133) J W Kennedy (8 ran)
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Symbols Explained

bl2 Blinkers bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs hd2 Hood p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll cp2 Cheekpiece co2 Cheekpiece one side tt2 Tongue Tie vs2 Visor sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.