ISLAND (F) at Ballycrystal, Saturday 22nd March 2025
1. 13:00 Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale 4yo Maiden
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WALK IN THE PARK - CARRIE DES CHAMPSPaul Holden Ellmarie Holden
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WALK IN THE PARK - ICONIC MYSTERYMonbeg Farm Racing Partnership Cormac Doyle
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JUKEBOX JURY - ROCK 'N' ROLLMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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SPANISH MOON - FURIKARedbridge Stables Michael R. Murphy
9 ran | Distances: 2½L, 12L, 1¼L
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Towards the head of affairs throughout, Seeitoldya finds generously for pressure in the closing stages to beat Iconic Walk by two and a half lengths. Bought for E45,000 at the Goffs Arkle Sale, the Walk In The Park bay is out of six-time track winner Carrie Des Champs, who is in turn a half-sister to recent Cheltenham winner Doddiethegreat.
2. 13:30 Goresbridge Bloodstock Sales 5&6yo Mares Maiden
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FASCINATING ROCK - LAHU LADYPatrick Kinsella Liam Kenny
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KAPGARDE - PEGASE SIXTY ONEMatthew Flynn O'Connor Matthew Flynn O'Connor
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MILAN - PRESENTING PEARLMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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WORKFORCE - MONIFAHDenis Paul Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
8 ran | Distances: 3L, 8L, 5L
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Fourth here on debut in January, the Liam Kenny-trained Rock On Katy makes all under in-form rider Barry Stone. Finding generously for pressure in the closing stages, the Fascinating Rock bay came home three lengths clear of Giorgia Rose.
3. 14:00 Goffs Aintree Sale 5yo Geldings Maiden
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - MO BURYMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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MASKED MARVEL - ECLATANTEDenis Paul Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
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DOCTOR DINO - POLIMKAMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
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WESTERNER - FAOI BEN BULBENMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
13 ran | Distances: 1L, 4L, 2½L
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Legendary Luke fights off the challenge of fellow newcomer Eclat De Marvel, with just a length between them at the line. Jamie Scallan was aboard the Sean Doyle-trained bay, who is now sales bound and is out of a half-sister to 2018 Gold Cup winner Native River.
4. 14:30 Handlers Winner Of One
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JET AWAY - TESTTHEWATERJames Devereux Vincent Devereux
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ARCADIO - GIVEMEABUZZSuttons Hill Partnership Richard John O'Brien
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HILLSTAR - SPARTAN ANGELJohn Duggan Sam Curling
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MILAN - DERRAVARAGH LILLYEmmet Mullins Emmet Mullins
8 ran | Distances: 3L, nk, 2L
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A winner when last seen at Stradbally in May, Onyerbike follows-up under Shane O'Rourke. Taking a more prominent position from halfway, the Jet Away six-year-old eventually came home three-length clear of Suttons Hill.
5. 15:00 John Gahan Memorial Race Open (Graded Winners Excluded)
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MASKED MARVEL - QUATELLPandora Briselden P.M.J. Doyle
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MONTMARTRE - CHUCHOTEUSECatherine Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
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SADDLER MAKER - VALSE DE TOUZAINECobajay Syndicate Aidan Fitzgerald
6 ran | Distances: 9L, 2L
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The ultra consistent I Masked Du Potier registers his third win of the season, easily accounting for his five rivals under owner Pandora Briselden. Just three of the six starters managed to complete the course here, with a Hunters Chase at Cork on Easter Monday now on the agenda for the Pat Doyle trained victor.
6. 15:30 Monbeg Stables 6yo+ Maiden
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NOTNOWCATO - BRAVE HOPEMartin A. Corrigan Martin A. Corrigan
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DOYEN - SHANNON FALLSMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
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FAME AND GLORY - DABOYAAnthony Coughlan Peter Maher
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MAHLER - GARRAI ARDRichard O'Keeffe Richard O'Keeffe
8 ran | Distances: ¾L, 1L, 1L
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A bunch finish to the last, with Not Now Rodney just prevailing in worsening conditions. Shane Butler was aboard the successful debutant for his Blackwater neighbour Martin Corrigan.
ROUTE (H) at Portrush, Saturday 22nd March 2025
1. 13:00 Dennison Commercials Ltd 4yo Maiden
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COKORIKO - VULTIPMary Turley Patrick Eugene Turley
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - BENEFIT BALLW.W. Dennison Cormac Abernethy
6 ran | Distances: 8L
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Lultimatom, a E50,000 purchase from the Goffs Arkle Sale scores readily for Paddy Turley in the opening contest. The Cokoriko Gelding made all and looked to put the race to bed before slowing on the approach to the last. He quickly went away again from the second when joined to score in facile fashion. The bay will now be offered for sale.
2. 13:30 MacAulay Wray Solicitors & Appletee Ltd 5yo Geldings Maiden
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AFFINISEA - TIZZY FRIZZYNoel Collins Cian M. Collins
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JUKEBOX JURY - SLEEPLESS EYEW.W. Dennison Caroline McCaldin
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FLEMENSFIRTH - MOLL MAGEEW.W. Dennison Cormac Abernethy
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SHIROCCO - GOLDEN POCKETSOran McGill Gary McGill
8 ran | Distances: 1¼L, ½L, 7½L
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Always to the fore, Ring Of Kerry scores on debut for Cheltenham Festival winning trainer Cian Collins. The son of Affinisea was subject to a small gamble beforehand and he backed that up, but was challenged all the way to the line by the runner-up. Barry O'Neill's mount ran slightly green when under pressure and had to pull out all the stops to fend off the fast finishing Juke Hill. The E20,000 foal will now be offered for sale to stay in Collins' yard.
3. 14:00 Royal Court Hotel 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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VADAMOS - DECKERS DELIGHTMary Turley Patrick Eugene Turley
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WALK IN THE PARK - ME AND BENWilliam G. Hanly Rachel O'Neill
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ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL - CASTLEVENNONN.J. Houston Rodney Ian Arthur
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IDAHO - ANEDA DUBHD.M. Christie D.M. Christie
8 ran | Distances: 7L, 7½L, 2L
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She's Delighted records a double on the day for Decky Lavery and Paddy Turley. The Vadamos-sired mare built upon a recent second on her third start when beaten a length a fortnight ago at Kirkistown. She was always handy and when challenged down to the second last, she got a flyer and ran on for a comprehensive seven length success from Catwalk Girl. The Goffs UK ?15,000 store is for sale in the Thoroughbid online auction next week.
4. 14:30 Kellys, Portrush Open
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WINGED LOVE - CLASSICAL BEAUTYS.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane D.M. Christie
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BEAT HOLLOW - I'M GRANDNoel & Valerie Moran Gordon Elliott
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RAIL LINK - REFLEXIONAlan McCaldin Caroline McCaldin
9 ran | Distances: 3L, 4L
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The David Christie-trained Winged Leader joins Under Way as the second winning-most pointer of all time when recording his 30th win in points. Locally owned by Jennifer O'Kane and John Hegarty, the eleven-year-old Winged Leader made all under Barry O'Neill to score easily by three lengths to Hollow Games.
5. 15:00 The White House 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)
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MOUNT NELSON - MAPLE MONSD.M. Christie D.M. Christie
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COASTAL PATH - ROSADAMEW.W. Dennison Cormac Abernethy
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KINGSTON HILL - HAZEL MISTJames A. Jenkins William Ross Crawford
5 ran | Distances: 7½L, 6½L
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Long odds-on shot Syr Maffos breaks his duck at the 13th time of asking to complete a quick-fire double for David Christie. The son of Mount Nelson took a lead early on in the race before making his challenge after a mistake at three out. He easily quickened clear of the remainder to score under Sam Hamilton. From a late maturing family, he may now continue to improve through the grades.
6. 15:30 Creagh Concrete Winner Of Two
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GETAWAY - GRANNY YEATSShane Wilson & Jamesy Hagan Partnership D.M. Christie
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SAINT DES SAINTS - SHANON DU BERLAISP.J. McBurney Gerald Quinn
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KALANISI - YEWTREE GIRLBrian A. Hamilton Brian A. Hamilton
6 ran | Distances: 22L, 21L
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My Life Be Like completes a treble on the card for David Christie. The recent Kirkistown winner seized the initiative with a circuit to go and was challenged all the way to the last . He fought gamely and was upsides Jim The Wolf when that rival crashed out at the last. He is improving with every run and will go for another winners' contest now.
UNITED HUNT (F) at Ballynoe, Sunday 23rd March 2025
1. 13:00 Goffs UK Aintree Sale 4yo Maiden
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JET AWAY - OVERNIGHT SUCCESSBallymaglassan Farm Partnership N. Stokes
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MANATEE - KRYPTONIEMartin Hastings Maike Magnussen
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CRYSTAL OCEAN - FAITHFULNESSJ.P. McManus Derek O'Connor
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IDAHO - ANY RESPONSEMartin Hastings Maike Magnussen
8 ran | Distances: 14L, 1L, 27L
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The Nick Stokes-trained newcomer Jet To Monte Carlo created a very favourable impression by making all the running, jumping impeccably in the process, and he went clear from before three out with Finian Maguire to beat Ka Mate Du Brivet by 14 lengths. The Jet Away-sired winner, out of a sister to Samcro, will now be sold.
2. 13:30 Supervalu Midleton, Breedon and Anthony & Associates Agri Consultants 5yo Geldings Maiden
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MAGNETICJIM - FLEUR SACREEKnockbally Partnership Alan Ahern
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AFFINISEA - HURRICANE LINDAJonathan Birkmyre Robert Tyner
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WORKFORCE - EVENING MISTTom Keating Tom Keating
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - LUCINAEdmund Power Edmund Power
11 ran | Distances: sh, 10L, 3L
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The Alan Ahern-trained grey Kado Sacree, who was lying a fair sixth when unseating at the last on his debut in Castlelands on March 9th, led from before two out with Cal Shine and he held on grimly to beat newcomer Ballyeaston by a short head. The French bred winner, a relation to Sprinter Sacre, will now be sold.
3. 14:00 Coolmore National Hunt, Liam Geary Garage and Mr. Softee Ices 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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SANS FRONTIERES - HOWSTHEBACKTimothy Townend Timothy Townend
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ARCTIC COSMOS - SAVE THE PENNIESHappy Valley Syndicate Michael M. Mangan
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SANDMASON - TRY IT AGAINJohn Mark O'Leary Tom Keating
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WALK IN THE PARK - DRIVE ON KATEMairead Curran & Austin Curran Partnership P.J. Crowley
9 ran | Distances: 1¾L, 2½L, nk
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This year's Cheltenham Festival winning rider Jody Townend combined with her father Tim Townend to win this race with last season's Kildorrery debut runner-up How's Hannah, owned, trained and bred by Tim Townend. She led on the outer after two out to beat long time leader Bunty Kearney by a length and three parts. She will probably now run in the mares point-to-point bumper at Cork on Easter Monday.
4. 14:30 GAIN Equine Nutrition Gain Mares Final
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IDAHO - CARRY ON WALKERPatricia Baragry J.P. Baragry
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WALK IN THE PARK - PINK MISTJ.P. O'Keeffe J.P. O'Keeffe
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SHIROCCO - NOLANS LEGACYDavid Brennan Padraig Butler
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ORDER OF ST GEORGE - BE MY GESTUREJ. Staunton J. Staunton
13 ran | Distances: 2L, 3L, 18L
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The Jerry Baragry-trained Carry On Heidi, a Ballindenisk winner in early January that then finished second on her two starts in winners grade, got the better of runner-up Some Joy from the last with Bertie Finn to score by 2 lengths in the colours of her handler's wife Patricia Baragry, who also bred the winning five-year-old. THe victorious daughter of Idaho will now contest the mares' bumper at Cork on Easter Monday.
5. 15:00 Rathbarry Stud and Mervue Equine 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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DOUBLE ECLIPSE - GO ALONGCatherine Verling Patrick M. Verling
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MOUNT NELSON - BANDELARODavid Cotter Robert Tyner
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CREACHADOIR - SISTADENNAnna Stokes N. Stokes
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SANS FRONTIERES - PIECE D'ORTimothy Townend Timothy Townend
6 ran | Distances: 5L, 6L, nk
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William Verling, who partnered his first winner aboard Pure Decent at Knockanard last month, partnered a second career winner aboard his uncle Pat Verling's seasonal debutant Mor Go Leor. The 11-year-old Mor Go Leor made all the running to beat favourite Stanners Glen by five lengths. A winners' race is now likely to feature for Mor Go Leor, hombred by the winning rider's father Garrett Verling.
6. 15:30 The Winners Enclosure, Coolagown Stud and Dermot OLeary Agri Ltd. 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
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WINGS OF EAGLES - ASK HELENDonal Coffey Donal Coffey
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ORDER OF ST GEORGE - BORO AGAINMrs Margaret O'Connell Sean Aherne
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ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL - THE MILLERS TALEHenry Gettings Miss M. Harding
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MAHLER - HIGH DOLLYThe Bartlemy Connection Syndicate Garrett J. Ahern
8 ran | Distances: 3L, 2L, 6L
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Wings Of A Swallow stepped forwards from his sixth placed debut effort at Ballyvodock last month by asserting from two out under owner/trainer/breeder Donal Coffey's 22 year old grandson James Coffey to beat favourite Follow My Order by three lengths. The winning son of Wings Of Eagles could now contest the point-to-point bumper at Cork on Easter Monday.
STREAMSTOWN (H) at Durrow, Sunday 23rd March 2025
1. 13:00 Charlestown Racing & ITBA 4yo Mares Maiden
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KINGSTON HILL - HEAD FOR HEIGHTSTurbine Syndicate Garrett L. Murphy
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JET AWAY - SHAMROCK QUEENTurbine Syndicate Garrett L. Murphy
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JUKEBOX JURY - MISS PEACETIMEJohn Duggan Sam Curling
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MILAN - ROLANNAMartin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan
10 ran | Distances: 1½L, 10L, 11L
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Gary Murphy's excellent run of four-year-old's in recent weeks continues as his two runners in the race fought out a thrilling finish. The pair separated themselves from their eight rivals climbing into the home straight, and it was only approaching the last that the newcomer Crafted Pearl asserted. The Kingston Hill mare will now be offered for sale.
2. 13:30 Patrick Mitchell & Co 4yo Geldings Maiden
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MAHLER - LENORARedbridge Stables Michael R. Murphy
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SUCCESS DAYS - BONNY RATHLINTom Keating Tom Keating
10 ran | Distances: ¾L
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There were just two finishers from the ten starters in a race where the opening fence was bypassed on circuits two and three. Follow Your Luck and Bonny Success had the race between them from the exit out of the back straight, and raced neck and neck for much of the final half mile. Bonny Success had the narrow lead at the last but the slightly more experienced Follow Your Luck battled back to get the verdict. A second winner in the age group in 2025 for Michael Murphy who reported the Mahler gelding to be for sale.
3. 14:00 Gavmarcon Ltd & John Kennedy Landscaping & Patio Design 5yo Geldings Maiden
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DOYEN - CARRIGEEN LONICERAMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
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COKORIKO - CRASY NETDenis Paul Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
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VADAMOS - CHILWORTH SCREAMERJenny Walsh Benny Walsh
9 ran | Distances: 16L, 10L
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Second on debut at Portrush in the autumn behind subsequent bumper winner Kovanis, Daydream Nation returned to that form following a mid-season break, as he eased clear approaching the second last, before quickening clear of his rivals to win easily. The easy to back favourite Sioux Falls unseated at the second last whilst disputing second at the time.
4. 14:30 TEE Fire Safety Solutions 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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SHOLOKHOV - MISS MAYBERRYDavid Lyons Aidan Fitzgerald
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WALK IN THE PARK - HESTER HALLKnockalough Syndicate Tom Dreaper
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NOTNOWCATO - REVER UPJim O'Neill Jim O'Neill
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - KAITUNAKevin Heffernan Kevin Heffernan
10 ran | Distances: 6L, 3½L, 11L
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Placed in her last two starts, including when taking on geldings at Borris House earlier in the month, Our Girl Sal was produced with her challenge at the second last and she kept on best to supply Luke Whitty with his second career success. Owned by David Lyons, a school friend of handler Aidan Fitzgerald, the seven-year-old will likely next contest a mares winners' race.
5. 15:00 Hamills Motoring Services Mares Winner Of One
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MOUNT NELSON - BOBARLEEDowntown Syndicate Ross O'Sullivan
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MAHLER - HE SAID SHE SAIDMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
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SANS FRONTIERES - CHERRY'S SONGLiam Neilan John Neilan
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NOTNOWCATO - SPEEDY FAIRYThomas Browne John Martin Walsh
10 ran | Distances: ½L, 5L, 2L
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In a steadily run race where most of the field still held claims heading to the third last, Justlikejessejames was perfectly delivered in a fine waiting ride by Lee Shanahan to overhaul Pappariche in the dying strides.
6. 15:30 Killultagh Estates & Kepak 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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MOUNT NELSON - SOLARIZAOutback Syndicate Ross O'Sullivan
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WORKFORCE - SILVER SALLYDenis Paul Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
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SHIROCCO - UP THE GIRLSKevin Heffernan Kevin Heffernan
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LUCKY SPEED - TRINKET TOOGemma Dewhurst Gemma Dewhurst
7 ran | Distances: 1½L, 31L, 14½L
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A first career double for Tallaght native Lee Shanahan as he delivered the odds-on favourite Arkhill to run out a snug winner. Unlucky not to make a winning debut at Punchestown a month earlier, the Mount Nelson gelding made swift amends to supply absent Kill handler Ross O'Sullivan with a concludiing race double.
TIPPERARY (F) at Lisronagh, Sunday 23rd March 2025
1. 13:00 Goffs UK Aintree Sale 4yo Maiden
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KAMSIN - ALLEGRO LADYSam Curling Sam Curling
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WALK IN THE PARK - LOUSSIAMrs T Hyde Denis Gerard Hogan
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VADAMOS - ROUGHAN DAISYTom Keating Tom Keating
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ICE BREEZE - JEREMYS DREAMBaltimore Stables Syndicate Mary E. Doyle
8 ran | Distances: 6L, 28L, 3L
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Arcadian Emperor, a newcomer from the Sam Curling yard, benefitted from an excellent ride by David Doyle to win in impressive fashion from Lisbane Park. The Kamsin-sired gelding will now be offered for sale.
2. 13:30 Tom Malone Bloodstock 5yo Geldings Maiden
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WALK IN THE PARK - GOODTHYNEMILANOisin Mahon John Joseph Murphy
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MILAN - REGAL EMPRESSJ. O'Leary Sam Curling
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AFFINISEA - HURRICANE DEBBIEMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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HILLSTAR - NEW VEGASandra McCarthy S.G. Carey
9 ran | Distances: hd, 2½L, 13L
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Jackomy looked to be clear when cruelly falling at the last fence and it was then left to Ballindenisk and Kazansky to battle it out to the finish. John Joseph Murphy's charge found well for pressure and won by a head under Sean Staples. Connections are yet to decide on plans for the winner going forward.
3. 14:00 Kenilworth House Stud 5&6yo Mares Maiden
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ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL - BAMBOOTCHADavid Harry Kelly David Harry Kelly
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AFFINISEA - COOLAGHMORE YEATSJan Kennedy Rachel O'Neill
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SHOLOKHOV - DEAR BENEFITEamonn Grainger Alexander Ott
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ORDER OF ST GEORGE - TRENDY NATIVEJeff Murphy David P. Murphy
10 ran | Distances: 6L, 6L, sh
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Bly Manor, a sister to Brandy Love, made all the running here under David Kiely to win in decisive fashion for trainer Harry Kelly. Her breeders Kieran Ryan and Tim Nolan were on hand to welcome her to the winners' enclosure. If the daughter of Elusive Pimpernel is not sold in the interim, she will run on track for connections.
4. 14:30 Sherry Fitzgerald Country Homes 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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MANATEE - ROSACEENicholas Teehan Louise G. Lyons
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - CHARLIE'S VICMrs C. Kelly Noel C. Kelly
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RULE OF LAW - NEVER BEEN WRONGJames Joseph Stafford Paul Stafford
9 ran | Distances: 1½L, 2L
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Rosier The makes a winning debut for trainer Louise Lyons. Sourced as a foal by his winning owner Nicholas Teehan in France, this towering son of Manatee came from off the pace under a well-judged ride by Adam Ryan to beat favourite Unfortunatecharlie by a length and a half. The winner will now be offered for sale.
5. 15:00 JOL Bloodstock Ladies Open
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MARTALINE - NAKOTA RAGJ. O'Leary Sam Curling
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STOWAWAY - MISSUSANGerard Fox Gerard Fox
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BENEFICIAL - SADDLERS ARCFontstown Syndicate Liam Cusack
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SHANTARAM - FOREST HEIRESSGarry Aherne Garry Aherne
7 ran | Distances: 5L, 6L, 1½L
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La Feline completes a double on the day for Sam Curling. Always ridden close to the pace under Toni Quail, the Martaline-sired mare showed a good turn of foot from the second last fence to fend off all challengers. Curling indicated that La Feline will now be put in foal and will continue to run in open company for the remainder of the season.
6. 15:30 Skehanagh Stables 5yo+ Unplaced Maiden
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DIAMOND BOY - COOLMARA OSCARCaitriona Goff Michael Goff
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BERKSHIRE - SADIES GRACENicki McCarthy Ian McCarthy
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JET AWAY - COURT GAMBLEBallymaglassan Farm Partnership C.W.J. Farrell
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WALK IN THE PARK - MAIFITZ'S MADONNAGearoid Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
15 ran | Distances: 5L, ¾L, 4L
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Passing Diamond easily wins the concluding contest for handler Mick Goff and rider Matt Gahan. The winning handler suggested that the drying ground will suit the son of Diamond Boy going forward and he should now comfortably slot into winners' company in the next few weeks.