OLDTOWN
| Gates Open: | 10:30 |
| First Race: | 12:30 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
It is with thanks to William Duffy and the Duffy Family that this wonderful facility has been made available to The Ward Union to host this important meeting on the point-to-point calendar.
Based on the foresight and dedication of such stalwarts as Standish Collen and the Craigie Family back in 1963, together with the technical skills of Clerks of the Course Ted Kelly and Al O’Connell, The Folly became known as a fair but testing challenge for horse and rider. This high standard is maintained today by the present Clerk of the Course, Paddy Griffin and his Team.
After a break from 1974 The Folly welcomed back The Ward Union in 2012. In the intervening years various other venues were used but thanks to the generosity of the Duffy Family The Folly has again become the ‘Home’ venue. This is a worthy tribute to the memory of John A. Duffy and his neighbour and friend Pat Rooney.
The solid foundations laid down by this of yesteryear still stand as values held high by The Ward Union organisation of today.
A track like The Folly gives us all the opportunity to see young hopefuls fight it out for glory and it is likely you can watch the same horses and riders competing at the highest level a year or two later, even at Cheltenham itself.
Oldtown Point-to-Point Races
The Folly,
Palmerstown,
Oldtown,
Co. Dublin
Contact Details
Sarah Maxwell - 086 3413299
How To Get There
By Road
From Slane directions - Straight through Ashbourne, as you leave the town on the Dublin road, you will come to a big roundabout, take first left (signed for Swords) off this which is the R125 Donaghmore road, follow this road for about 2.5 miles until you meet a crossroads, take the left for Garristown it’s the R130 follow this road straight for about 3 miles and you till come to ‘The Folly’ on the right hand side.
Coming from Ratoath road, it’s the second exit off the roundabout to R125 (follow directions above)
Coming from North Road/ M50 it’s the 4th exit of roundabout onto R125 (follow directions above)
By Air
Our point-to-point is located twenty minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode: A45N 803
Did You Know?
“The ill-fated Flemenshill who won his maiden in Oldtown in 2017, becoming one of the most expensive point-to-point horse selling for £480,000”.
Other events you might be interested in
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We offer free parking which is located at the top of the track, which gives spectators a perfect view of the track.
It is also the ideal location for a picnic from the boot of your car.
Our track is a fine big galloping track with some terrific views.
There are also plenty of portaloo’s around the field.
We can cater for any disabled race goers, with an ideal parking spot with an excellent view point of the track.
Our betting ring is located beside the parade ring, there are also bookmakers on site that will take bets and show live pictures from racing on the track.
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We have a hot caterer on site who will be serving burger, chips, sausages etc.
We also have a coffee van on site which will have an assortment of sweet treats on offer.
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We have a coffee van on site which sells coffees, teas and refreshments.
The on-site chip van will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.
No, but we do advise that you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.
Dogs are very much welcome once they are kept on a lead.
Absolutely, it?s an ideal location for a picnic
We have bouncing castles on the day to keep our younger race goers entertained.
No we don?t have an ATM on site, the nearest ATM to the track is located in Ashbourne.
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A day at The Ward Union point-to-point is the ideal day out for all the family.
One of the real treats of racing at Oldtown, is just how close racegoers can get to the action.
Watch the horses being saddled up by their trainers before making their way to the parade ring.
The younger spectators can enjoy all the action on day and we also have bouncing castles which proves to be very popular.
Other events you might be interested in
Entries
GOFFS ARKLE SALE 4yo Maiden
Maiden Race For 4-Y-O
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 2 1/2 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | I GIVE THEORDERS (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / RUDI TUESDAY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 2 | STARZAND (IRE) (4yo B G) HARZAND (IRE) / PHOENIX TWIST (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 3 | KIR (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / SOURIS BLANCHE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | YOU PROOF (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / AL DOHA (FR) / HAWK WING (USA) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 5 | LITTLE BEAST (IRE) (4yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / MISS FRANKLIN (IRE) / ORPEN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 6 | THEY CALL ME HUGO (IRE) (4yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / NIGHTLYNX (IRE) / AMILYNX (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 7 | BATTLE FRONT (GB) (4yo CH G) JACK HOBBS (GB) / UNWIND (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 8 | WHINNEY HILL (GB) (4yo B G) JACK HOBBS (GB) / FAIRY THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing |
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| 9 | CHER MONSIEUR (FR) (4yo CH G) CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / MA CHERE AMIE (FR) / ZANZIBARI (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Robert James |
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| 10 | DRACO MALFOY (IRE) (4yo BR G) HARZAND (IRE) / TWO ROSES (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Robert James |
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| 11 | HE CAN'T DANCE (IRE) (4yo GR G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / FAIRY TALE (FR) / SPANISH MOON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Gigginstown House Stud | Meath (F) Gordon Elliott |
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| 12 | ALONG THE WAY (GB) (4yo GR G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / MON AMMIE (GB) / TIKKANEN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Derek O'Connor |
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| 13 | AS GOOD AS CAN BE (IRE) (4yo B G) MILAN (GB) / MISS BOBS WORTH (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 6lbs | J.P. McManus | Derek O'Connor |
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| 14 | SHUFFLE THE DECK (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / A COUNTRY GIRL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Derek O'Connor |
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| 15 | STICWITHTHEPROCESS (GB) (4yo B G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / AZTURK (FR) / BABY TURK (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Derek O'Connor |
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| 16 | THATSDWAYIMTHINKIN (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / SWAY (FR) / CALIFET (FR) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Derek O'Connor |
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| 17 | BANTER AT THE BAR (GB) (4yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / J'Y VOLE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 18 | SPINNINGAYARN (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / FLORAL SPINNER (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 19 | GAELIC RAMBLER (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / NIGHT OF PASSION (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 20 | KING GRIS (FR) (4yo GR G) GRIS DE GRIS (IRE) / DEXTERITE (FR) / LAVERON (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 21 | OCTO GANE (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / POLIE GANE (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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| 22 | RISK DE CERISY (FR) (4yo B M) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / KAPGIRL DE CERISY (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Grangeclare Stud | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 23 | ATTAHO (FR) (4yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / IDAHO FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Doyle | P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 24 | CAPTAINS SPEECH (IRE) (4yo CH G) EL SALVADOR (IRE) / FOLLYS WAY (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Hayes | Mark J. Scallan |
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| 25 | THREE ZAMBEZI'S (IRE) (4yo B G) ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / STORMING RUN (IRE) / POLTARF (USA) |
11st 11lbs | R.E.M. Partnership | Mark J. Scallan |
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| 26 | CHARLES THE BOLD (IRE) (4yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / FU'S LEGEND (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | John Halley | Co.Limerick (F) Josh Halley |
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| 27 | CHEF'S KISS (IRE) (4yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / PERLES OF MEN (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas Byrne | Thomas Byrne |
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| 28 | CROSSGALES KING (IRE) (4yo B G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / ROCK ON ANNIE (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Jenny Walsh | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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| 29 | DOUBLE POWER (IRE) (4yo CH G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MOSCOVITE (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Noel Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
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| 30 | KNOCKRAHA EAGLE (IRE) (4yo B G) FREE EAGLE (IRE) / SHE WOLF (GB) / MEDICEAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | James O'Donoghue | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 31 | PONDICHERRY (IRE) (4yo B G) NO NAY NEVER (USA) / SARITA (GB) / GALILEO (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Peter McCreery | Peter McCreery |
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| 32 | RATHKENNY (IRE) (4yo B G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / SHAHWARDA (FR) / SENDAWAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 33 | STORM EAGLE (IRE) (4yo B G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / LASTPOP (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mark Davies | Heather I. Kiernan |
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| 34 | THE FLYING DOCTOR (FR) (4yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / KARLA MARIA (FR) / ANTARCTIQUE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerald Quinn | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
Preview
Rob James saddled the winner of this race 12 months ago with the now two-time winning Jinkgo Blue, who holds Grade 1 entries at the upcoming Cheltenham Festival, and the Wexford handler has three possible runners in this years renewal, which are sure to be of interest. With no completed form among the 34 entries, the market will give the best guide as to what is expected from the newcomers.
THE UNDERWRITING EXCHANGE 5yo Geldings Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | ADDITIONAL TIME (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / CALMING THE STORM (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 2 | SNAP FISH (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / KAYFING (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 3 | DUNANY POINT (IRE) (5yo B G) MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / RORY'S MYSTREY (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Amanda McDowell | John Larkin |
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| 4 | DUNANY SHORE (IRE) (5yo GR G) MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / BLAYNEY QUEEN (IRE) / DESERT KING (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Amanda McDowell | John Larkin |
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| 5 | ACHILLE DES ROCS (FR) (5yo B G) COASTAL PATH (GB) / CYTI ROSE (FR) / SAGACITY (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | COPPER JACK (IRE) (5yo CH G) DOYEN (IRE) / VERANDA OF HEAVEN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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| 7 | JE SUIS SPECIAL (FR) (5yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ULTRA SPECIALE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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| 8 | LANESBOROUGH (IRE) (5yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 9 | CHESNUT GROVE (IRE) (5yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / REGAL GIRL (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 10 | CUTTHEWIRE (GB) (5yo B G) JACK HOBBS (GB) / ISHKA BAHA (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Stephen O'Connor | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 11 | DERE YA ARE (IRE) (5yo CH G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / AUDREYS FRIEND (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | M.P. Donoghue | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 12 | JE VIENS DU LARGE (FR) (5yo B BR G) GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / CORONET (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Cullen House Syndicate | Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 13 | JIG'S FORGE (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / TISONLYME (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Rose Vaughan | Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 14 | MR GATEWOOD (IRE) (5yo B G) GATEWOOD (GB) / CREAKING STEP (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Vanessa Hernon | Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 15 | A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (5yo B G) CONDUIT (IRE) / MISS SARENNE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 16 | BALLYBOW (IRE) (5yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / AVICHI (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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| 17 | BEFORE MY TIME (IRE) (5yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / PHOENIX TWIST (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gearoid O'Loughlin | Gearoid O'Loughlin |
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| 18 | BIG INTEREST (IRE) (5yo BR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / RAINBOW GALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | D.M. Christie |
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| 19 | BIG ZOUK (IRE) (5yo GR G) MILAN (GB) / MISS ZOUK (FR) / MARTALINE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 20 | EL TORO ROCCO (IRE) (5yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / EARTHSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Emmet Mullins | Emmet Mullins |
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| 21 | FOLLOWCATO (IRE) (5yo CH G) NOTNOWCATO (GB) / FOLLOW THE ICON (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick McCarthy | William P. Murphy |
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| 22 | HIGH TEA (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / THANKS FOR TEA (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Kevin Ross | East Antrim (H) Kevin Ross |
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| 23 | IT'S HOW U TELL EM (IRE) (5yo CH G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / NADIYA DE LA VEGA (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. McManus | Enda Bolger |
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| 24 | JACOB'S LADDER (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / POCKET CALL (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ian Buchanan | Peter Buchanan |
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| 25 | JEANNOT LAPIN (FR) (5yo CH G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ULTRA BONNE (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Dominic J. Jones | Island (F) Gearoid O'Loughlin |
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| 26 | JO COKO (FR) (5yo B G) COKORIKO (FR) / TREVOLOISE (FR) / EPALO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Ian McCarthy |
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| 27 | JOCKER DU MOULIN (FR) (5yo BR G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / ARIVOLIE (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Peter J. Flood | Peter J. Flood |
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| 28 | KILVINOGE (IRE) (5yo BR G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / BLAZING WEST (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Catherine Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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| 29 | LISNAGAR SOLDIER (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / ASTA BELLE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Fitzgerald | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 30 | MILLFORCE (IRE) (5yo B G) WORKFORCE (GB) / KOLALIYA (FR) / KAHYASI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Orphan Girl Syndicate | Liam Kenny |
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| 31 | PATSY'S PRIDE (IRE) (5yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / MUSICAL SHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 32 | WHISPERING DANCER (IRE) (5yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / NEWTOWN DANCER (IRE) / DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
Preview
MILLFORCE chased home a subsequent sales topper when beaten just over two lengths at Turtulla last month, and with the placed efforts this season already under his belt, he could make that experience count. Jeannot Lapin is a well-bred Doctor Dino gelding, being closely related to a former Champion Hurdler in Epatante, and he came home to good effect at Cragmore on his debut, whilst Achile Des Rocs finished a respectable third in a decent looking Ballinaboola contest recently and should not be discounted.
DEVENISH NUTRITION Winner Of Three
Winners Of Three
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than three Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. 4-Y-O Maidens Excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BRAVE ENDEAVOUR (IRE) (7yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / LISACUL LADY (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Jamie O'Brien | Miss M. Harding |
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| 2 | FARMERS FUTURE (IRE) (7yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / MOLLYDOD (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Niamh Roche | Miss M. Harding |
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| 3 | CLASHHILL (IRE) (6yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / STEIN CASTLE (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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| 4 | GARM COLOMBE (FR) (8yo B G) SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / VALSE DE TOUZAINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 5 | GLENETTY (IRE) (7yo B M) CALIFET (FR) / GLEN EILE (IRE) / JURADO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 6 | GLOBAL ASSEMBLY (GB) (7yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / ANADAMA (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | D.M. Christie |
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| 7 | JOHN THE SPARK (GB) (7yo B G) TELESCOPE (IRE) / TALLY EM UP (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Stephen O'Connor | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 8 | MILLIE B (IRE) (6yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / EBONY HOPE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Mark O'Leary | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 9 | OHZARK (GB) (9yo GR G) SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / SILVERLINED (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick McGlynn & Philip Lazenby | Richard Black |
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| 10 | POUR ME A DOUBLE (IRE) (8yo B G) POUR MOI (IRE) / ROCKABOUT (IRE) / ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | The Dashing Dames Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 11 | SHIROCCOSMAGICGEM (IRE) (6yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / BLACK MAGIC BABY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Liam Cleary | Edward F. Power |
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| 12 | WISE MOVE (IRE) (6yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / OFFSIDE RULE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | John O'Donovan | John O'Donovan |
Preview
JOHN THE SPARK came a cropper in the maiden hunter chase at Limerick which brought an end to his winning run, but he could regain the winning thread here for local connections. Ohzark is a very interesting entry as he won by a mile at Loughanre back in April 2022 on his first start for Richard Black. Although not seen since, that had been his first run in over three years so connections are clearly well able to have him fit following an absence, whilst Global Assembly and Wise Move are others for the shortlist.
GAVIN CROMWELL RACING Open
Open Lightweight Race
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens excluded.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | AU FLEURON (FR) (7yo B G) CRILLON (FR) / LA PELODETTE (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas & Dr. Sam Campbell | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 2 | SOME MAN (IRE) (11yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / MISS DENMAN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | VAUCELET (FR) (9yo B G) AUTHORIZED (IRE) / PEGGY PIERJI (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 4 | ARVERNE (FR) (9yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ARGOVIE (FR) / ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Danestown Racing Partnership | Ward Union (S) Gavin Cromwell |
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| 5 | EARLY DOORS (FR) (11yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / YMLAEN (IRE) / DESERT PRINCE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. McManus | Enda Bolger |
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| 6 | LA FELINE (FR) (9yo B M) MARTALINE (GB) / NAKOTA RAG (FR) / NIKOS (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J. O'Leary | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 7 | ROMEO MAGICO (IRE) (6yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / CYCLONE LORRAINE (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Emmet Mullins | Emmet Mullins |
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| 8 | SHOPPING AROUND (IRE) (10yo CH M) DOYEN (IRE) / BACK TO BAVARIA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs L Skelly & N Skelly | Tom Dreaper |
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| 9 | STRANGER DANGER (IRE) (9yo B G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / VINORINE (FR) / MAJORIEN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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| 10 | VIS TA LOI (FR) (10yo CH G) SMADOUN (FR) / DICTE TA LOI (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Nicholas W. O'Reilly | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 11 | WOWSHAM (IRE) (9yo B G) ELZAAM (AUS) / SHAMS WA MATAR (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA) |
12st 2lbs | David A. Laverty | William Ross Crawford |
Preview
ROMEO MAGICO shed his maiden tag in a hunter chase at Limerick at Christmas on stable debut, which was a notable feat in itself, and he has since backed up that performance by chasing home the mighty Ferns Lock at Thurles. That is rock-solid form, and he should prove too good for his rivals here. Vaucelet has not yet hit the same heights that he reached last season but is clearly talented, the mare La Feline comes here off a career-best at Bellharbour, whilst Early Doors is a former Galway Plate winner that could make his debut in this sphere.
THE GRAFTON HOTEL & THE ITBA 5yo+ Mares Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BORN BRIGHT (IRE) (5yo B M) KALANISI (IRE) / BORN NOBLE (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Claire O'Connell |
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| 2 | GLENETTY (IRE) (7yo B M) CALIFET (FR) / GLEN EILE (IRE) / JURADO (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 3 | DERAVARRA ROSE (IRE) (6yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DERRAVARRA BAY (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mark L. Fagan | Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 4 | FIRE FORCE (IRE) (5yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / DARAIYNA (FR) / REFUSE TO BEND (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Paul J Hennessy & Mrs E Murphy | Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 5 | DANCING SKY (IRE) (5yo B M) SNOW SKY (GB) / YOUNG AMBITION (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas Byrne | Thomas Byrne |
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| 6 | FADE OUT (IRE) (5yo B M) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / FADE IN (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Four Of Us Syndicate | Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 7 | FIDDLEDEE (IRE) (5yo B M) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / WHISPER ROCK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Rebecca Surman | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 8 | JOLISSAINT (FR) (5yo GR M) KAPGARDE (FR) / CLAMEUR DES OBEAUX (FR) / SADDLER MAKER (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | R.C.A. Latta | Andrew Latta |
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| 9 | KINGSTON COOLE (IRE) (5yo GR M) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / EVENING SUNSET (GER) / DANSILI (GB) |
11st 11lbs | D.M. Christie | D.M. Christie |
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| 10 | MADAME MAZU (IRE) (5yo B M) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / FROM ABOVE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Ballydonagh Syndicate | Gerard Lawless |
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| 11 | MANDALAY MAGGIE (IRE) (5yo B M) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / INLANDER (IRE) / MR DINOS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Larry O'Hara | Sean Osborne |
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| 12 | MARIPOSA ROSE (IRE) (5yo CH M) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / COURTMAC MEMORIES (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas B. Sheridan | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 13 | MY JETTA PLANE (IRE) (5yo B M) JET AWAY (GB) / SHANNON CHEVI (IRE) / CHEVALIER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Fox | Gerard Fox |
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| 14 | MY POLICY (IRE) (5yo B M) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / RATHLEEK KATHLEEN (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER) |
11st 6lbs | Patrick Rooney | Patrick Rooney |
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| 15 | RUNAWAY BRIDE (IRE) (5yo CH M) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / WAR BRIDE (GER) / WAR BLADE (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Three Dudes Syndicate | Paurick O'Connor |
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| 16 | SHANTOU PRINCESS (IRE) (5yo CH M) SHANTOU (USA) / EN VEDETTE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Catherine Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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| 17 | SHUIL SIORAI (IRE) (7yo B M) MOROZOV (USA) / SHUIL DIREACH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Tom Keating | Tom Keating |
Preview
FIRE FORCE took a big step forward on her seasonal re-appearance at Tinahely last month when only narrowly touched off in a tight three-way finish. A reproduction of that performance would certainly leave here as the one to beat in this. Mariposa Rose is another progressive type, and she was not without her supporters when second at Tyrella, whilst Glenetty bounced back to form at Cragmore.
THE CONSIDINE FAMILY 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BALLYCHUCKY (IRE) (6yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GLEAMING SPIRE (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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| 2 | BALLYKELLY (IRE) (6yo CH G) COASTAL PATH (GB) / ROSADAME (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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| 3 | CRESTHILL (IRE) (6yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FASHION TARGET (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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| 4 | BOWTIE (IRE) (9yo B G) BIG BAD BOB (IRE) / VANITYCASE (IRE) / EDITOR'S NOTE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Powers of Timahoe Syndicate | Peter J. Flood |
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| 5 | CAN DADDY DANCE (IRE) (6yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / KADALVILLE (FR) / KADALKO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Johnny C. Hurley | Johnny C. Hurley |
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| 6 | CASH CUT (IRE) (6yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / GOLD CREDIT (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John Edward Walsh | John Edward Walsh |
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| 7 | FAUCI (IRE) (7yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / SHE TOOK A TREE (FR) / SRI PEKAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Peter Curran | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 8 | FORGOODRFORBAD (IRE) (6yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DARE TO VENTURE (IRE) / DARAZARI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs C. O'Leary | A.J. Martin |
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| 9 | GOOD BOY LAZARUS (IRE) (7yo B G) BATTLE OF MARENGO (IRE) / SARAYU (IRE) / BARATHEA (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick Coffey | Claire O'Connell |
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| 10 | HYMIE WEISS (IRE) (8yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / HAD TO BE DONE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick Raymond Powell | Liam Lennon |
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| 11 | JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (7yo CH G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Maeve Carlin | East Antrim (H) Stephen Carlin |
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| 12 | MISTER MURPHY (IRE) (6yo GR G) MAHLER (GB) / COTTON ALI (IRE) / ALA HOUNAK (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | D.J. Ryan | D.J. Ryan |
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| 13 | MR FRAWLEY (IRE) (7yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / CHIMINEE LAMP (IRE) / PIERRE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | James Joseph Stafford | Ward Union (S) Paul Stafford |
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| 14 | SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (6yo B G) MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Emmet Mullins | Carlow Farmers (F) Emmet Mullins |
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| 15 | TOTTENHAM GREEN (IRE) (6yo BR G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / NEEDED THE RUN (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
Preview
TOTTENHAM GREEN was never able to land a blow at Tyrella on his return, with the winner slipping the field from an early point, but he has strong form in the book from last season, including when chasing home the recent Naas maiden hurdle winner Cleatus Poolaw at Fairyhouse. He is worth a second chance here. Sheephaven Flyer will ensure that he does not have things all his own way, as he finished just behind a subsequent winner when third at Ballycrystal on stable debut, whilst Can Daddy Dance and Cresthill are others with place claims.
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