NORTH KILKENNY (F) at Ballyragget, Sunday 19th March 2023
1. 13:30 Aidan Brophy & Tallis & Co Ltd 4yo Mares Maiden
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TIME TEST - OPERA GLASSRun for Fun Partnership D.P. Berry
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JUKEBOX JURY - SIXOFONECobajay Syndicate Aidan Fitzgerald
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SHIROCCO - CENTRE FIELDHarley Dean Dunne Harley Dean Dunne
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MOROZOV - FAITHFULEILEMartin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan
8 ran | Distances: 20L, hd, 3L
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The front running Sea Nora crashed out at the second last fence, leaving the Darragh Berry trained Tosco Time to come home in front under Shane O'Rourke. The winner was previously trained in the UK, running on the flat when in the care of Sylvester Kirk. Following a stewards enquiry, the placings of the second and third were reversed.
2. 14:00 Tattersalls NH & Dicks SuperValu 5yo Geldings Maiden
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WALK IN THE PARK - WHO LET DE DOGSOUTGearoid Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
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MALINAS - ANDREA'S ANSWERHarley Dean Dunne Harley Dean Dunne
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MALINAS - BE OPTIMISTICTom Power & Annette Lawlor John Patrick Walsh
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KINGSTON HILL - GRANNYS KITCHENKieran Purcell Kieran Purcell
7 ran | Distances: nk, 2L, 4L
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In a slowly run contest, the twice raced Blagthebookies, who was prominent throughout, just gets the better of Livin On Luco by a neck.
3. 14:30 GAIN Equine Nutrition 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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COASTAL PATH - BELLE SAUVAGECobajay Syndicate Aidan Fitzgerald
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MAHLER - BELL WALKS EVEGearoid Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
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NOTNOWCATO - HOUSEKEEPINGLinda Halley David M. O'Brien
11 ran | Distances: 10L, 3L
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Second at Castlelands a fortnight ago the Aidan Fitzgerald Idylle Sauvage gets off the mark on her fifth start, coming home a convincing 10 length victory under Troy Walsh. Just three of the eleven who set out for this contest managed to complete the course.
4. 15:00 Connollys Red Mills 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
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CHAMPS ELYSEES - FINAL EPISODEJohn Nallen John Nallen
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SPANISH MOON - CARDLINECobajay Syndicate Aidan Fitzgerald
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ASK - EATONS WAYDavid Moran & Rachel O'Neill John Joseph Hanlon
8 ran | Distances: 6L, 8L
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From the family of Treacle and Green Belt Flyer, Minella Blueaway stays on dourly to score on debut under Harry Swan for handler John Nallen. Again just the three managed to complete the course, with conditions very testing.
5. 15:30 John Dalton & Sons Ltd Open- Novice Riders
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MOROZOV - DIAMOND FOREVERRachel O'Neill John Joseph Hanlon
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GETAWAY - SIOBHANS CHARMSean Thomas Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
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CURTAIN TIME - HAPPY ARTISTEWilliam Deacon Daryl Deacon
5 ran | Distances: 5L, 10L
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It was a first success for Ronan McCrory, as he guides the three time track winner Russian Diamond to victory for John 'Shark' Hanlon. The winning rider is from County Down and is based with Hanlon.
6. 16:00 John Phelan & Co and John Holland 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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KINGSTON HILL - SILVER PEARLJohn T. Murray Liam Cusack
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GETAWAY - KINGS EQUITYLeo Doyle Bernard Crowley
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ASK - SEDUCTIVE DANCEJohn P. Dwan John Joseph Hanlon
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SAGEBURG - JENNYS GEMFrancis Connolly Paul Power
6 ran | Distances: 15L, 5L, 4L
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Newcomer Metalor brings us a quick double for Harry Swan, as he runs out a convincing winner of the last for trainer Liam Cusack. The imposing grey son of Kingston Hill was left clear before the final fence, with Councillor K unseating.
STREAMSTOWN (H) at Durrow, Sunday 19th March 2023
1. 14:00 Charlestown Racing 4yo Maiden - Auction
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JOSHUA TREE - YA D'LA JOIEMonbeg Farm Racing Partnership Cormac Doyle
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PILLAR CORAL - OULART STARMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
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WESTERNER - MOON LIGHT SHADOWHarley Dean Dunne Harley Dean Dunne
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FLEMENSFIRTH - SOMMER SONNETCobajay Syndicate Aidan Fitzgerald
6 ran | Distances: 2½L, 12L, ¾L
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The Doyles continue their red hot four year old form with Jeroboam Machin, a son of Joshua Tree taking the opening contest. The 20K Tattersalls graduate was always travelling well towards the head of affairs and made his move after the second last and stayed on gamely to fend off Casual Observer.
2. 14:30 Midland Veterinary, Tullamore 5yo Geldings Maiden
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CLOVIS DU BERLAIS - MISS SOPHIEROSEPatrick G. Brogan Ciaran M. Murphy
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OCOVANGO - STEIN CASTLEW.W. Dennison Colin S. McKeever
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OCOVANGO - EVERYBODYS DREAMMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
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JET AWAY - BONNY BLACKDOEBallymaglassan Farm Partnership V.C. Ward
10 ran | Distances: 6L, 3L, 16L
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Magic Sadler justified his quick turnaround after finishing second in Belclare last weekend to score in fine style under Aaron Murphy for his brother Ciaran. Always travelling sweetly close to the pace, he relished the testing conditions and galloped strongly to the line.
3. 15:00 Kilmurrays Sand & Gravel 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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KAPGARDE - LA TRATTORIAJosh Ryan Joseph Ryan
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KALANISI - MURPHYS FILLYBrendan A. Murphy Colin Bowe
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OCOVANGO - MINNIES DREAMJohn Martin Roche Garrett L. Murphy
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - DEFINITE DESIGNBrian Jordan Brian Jordan
5 ran | Distances: 12L, 3L, 8L
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Garde La Peche, a debutant daughter of Kapgarde galloped resolutely to the line, making virtually all the running, she fenced well throughout under James Hannon for handler Joseph Ryan.
4. 15:30 ITBA & Tattersalls NH Mares Winner Of One
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MAHLER - LADY OF FORTUNESean Maguire Eoin C. McCarthy
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DOYEN - BURNT OIL BABEThe O'Toole Family Partnership William P. Murphy
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MILAN - CHASE THE FAVORITESean Kiernan Ciaran M. Murphy
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WHERE OR WHEN - FOR AN ANGELCharles P. Keegan Charles P. Keegan
6 ran | Distances: 8L, 3L, 8L
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Ma Hoey, a consistent sort for Eoin McCarthy continued her good form and capitalised in a drop back from open company. Ridden off the pace for most of the race, she made smooth progress on the final circuit to win with ease and provide Jack Hendrick with a double on the card.
5. 16:00 TEE Fire Safety Solutions Open (Graded Winners Excluded)
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ZOFFANY - NANCY SPAINMichael Joseph Walsh John F. O'Neill
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MOUNTAIN HIGH - HEATHER SUEDarragh O'Dowd Ciaran M. Murphy
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MARTALINE - NAKOTA RAGJ. O'Leary Sam Curling
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KALANISI - BELLE AGAINMark Davies Heather I. Kiernan
4 ran | Distances: 2½L, 1L, 5L
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The John O'Neill trained Custers Mistake backs up his win earlier this month at Ballycahane to fend off the challenge of the long time leader The Red Menace. A son of Zoffany who was bred for the flat proved he is a versatile sort when handling today's testing conditions.
6. 16:30 Kepak & Brownes on the Green 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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SANS FRONTIERES - HEART OF ISSUESHubert Carter Harley Dean Dunne
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MAHLER - DEADLY PURSUITRedbridge Stables Michael R. Murphy
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DYLAN THOMAS - THE COOLEST CATDamian Collins Damian Collins
7 ran | Distances: nk, 36L
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The closest finish of the day went the way of the Harley Dunne trained Howya Jimmy, a fine ride by Tiernan Power Roche who challenged late on to score by a neck defeating Class Award. The son of San Frontieres built on his previous effort in Borris House when placed third in December.
DUHALLOW (F) at Liscarroll, Sunday 19th March 2023
1. 14:00 Goffs UK Aintree Sale 4yo Maiden
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DIAMOND BOY - ALL YOU NEEDMrs Sharon Slattery Andrew Slattery
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - GLEANNTANBaltimore Stables Syndicate Mary E. Doyle
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SANDMASON - SAOIRSE'S SISTERMatthew Flynn O'Connor Matthew Flynn O'Connor
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CASTLE DU BERLAIS - CAMBRIA SWANSCaitriona Goff Michael Goff
12 ran | Distances: hd, 3L, 1½L
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Handler Andy Slattery sent out Cantico to make a winning debut in the hands of five pound claimer Adam Ryan. The Diamond Boy sired winner was always in the first two and he made the best of his way home from two out to gamely beat Fortified Fortune by a head.
2. 14:30 Topline Burtons, Kanturk 5yo Mares Maiden
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MAHLER - CARRIG'N MAYMary Turner Miss M. Harding
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HILLSTAR - DEREMECorrena Bowe Sam Curling
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MILAN - CURVACIOUSConor J. Murphy Michael G. Kennedy
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YEATS - TIFFINY GALEMary M. Hayes Michael Barry
13 ran | Distances: 5L, ½L, 4L
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The Marie Harding trained newcomer Hathaways Cottage created a favourable impression by making virtually all the running under Eoin O'Brien. The Mahler sired winner, owned and bred by Mary Turner from Kilavullen, bravely came a second time to lead before the last to oblige by a widening five lengths.
3. 15:00 Farm First Insurance 5yo Geldings Maiden
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SHIROCCO - QUARRY MINELLAThomas O'Flynn Paul O'Flynn
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BLUE BRESIL - CAITYS JOYCaitriona Goff Michael Goff
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WELL CHOSEN - SALOU BLUESMike & Gerry Kelleher Gerard Kelleher
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WELL CHOSEN - SMART ANNIEKay Griffin Michael C. Griffin
13 ran | Distances: 12L, 1¼L, 4L
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Locally based Buttevant handler Paul O'Flynn sent out his fathers Toms homebred Quarry Rocco to post a taking debut success under Mikey O'Connor. The Shirocco sired Quarry Rocco picked up the running travelling best on the outer two fences from home and he forged clear before the last to score by 12 lengths. This was winning riders Mikey O'Connors 414th point-to-point winner, surpassing Enda Bolgers record of 413 winners, making him the fifth most successful point-to-point jockey in Ireland.
4. 15:30 Sygma Automation Winner Of One
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MOUNTAIN HIGH - AFTER DARKKate Costello & Brothers Syndicate J.G. Bennett
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COURT CAVE - BIG HILLHenry Gettings Declan Queally
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IMPERIAL MONARCH - DAWN COURTAlexander Ott Alexander Ott
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ASK - TOPPOLESAPatrick K. Murphy L.J. Archdeacon
6 ran | Distances: 32L, 20L, 48L
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The Jack Bennett trained mare Dancing After Dark brought up a quick two timer for local rider Mikey O'Connor by making all the running and gamely asserting after two out to easily beat favourite Desert Cave by 32 lengths. An ex handicap hurdler, Dancing After Dark will now contest the mares hunters chase on Easter Monday.
5. 16:00 Collins Bros. Garage, Liscarroll 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)
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GETAWAY - COME IN MOSCOWJohn Joseph Murphy John Joseph Murphy
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GATEWOOD - SHEASANCon O'Connor & Liam Fenton R.J. McGrath
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MALINAS - COURTMAC MEMORIESJohn V. Cahill Damian Murphy
7 ran | Distances: 16L, 20L
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The John Murphy owned and trained Wild Grouse led or disputed the running until making the best of his way home from after five out to beat Knock On Wood by a comprehensive 16 length victory under Adam Feeney.
6. 16:30 Exors of the Late Dr. R. J. Sheehy 6yo+ Mares Maiden
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OCOVANGO - TEFFIA GOLDGerard Nihill Niall Kelleher
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AMERICAIN - MORE CLARETMichael E. O'Callaghan Michael E. O'Callaghan
11 ran | Distances: 36L
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The Niall Kelleher trained Sarah Jane brought up a three timer for the afternoon's leading rider Mikey O'Connor by going clear from two out to beat the only other finisher Coolyline Red by 36 lengths. Sarah Jane, owned by Gerard Nihill from Quinm will now contest a mares winners race.