UNITED HUNT (F) at Ballynoe, Sunday 26th March 2023
1. 14:00 Goffs UK Aintree Sale 4yo Maiden
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PASSING GLANCE - RED WIFEYBrian Linehan Brian Linehan
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AFFINISEA - HONEY AWAYGearoid Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
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SHOLOKHOV - NEEDED THE RUNCaitriona Goff Michael Goff
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ARCTIC COSMOS - TARA BELLEHarley Dean Dunne Harley Dean Dunne
7 ran | Distances: 4L, 2L, 8L
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In a dramatic race, the Brian Linehan owned/trained newcomer The Passing Wife survived a second last fence error with Mikey O'Connor and he was then left clear when fractional leader Diamonds For Luck fell at the last. The Passing Wife, a son of Passing Glance, will now be offered for sale.
2. 14:30 Tattersalls NH & Anthony & Associates Ltd - Agricultural Consultants 5yo Geldings Maiden
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KITKOU - A COTE DE COTTEMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
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YEATS - LOLA ROSAClondun Partnership Alan Ahern
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SANS FRONTIERES - AMERICAN NATIVEMichael Walton W. J. Burke
7 ran | Distances: 12L, 1L
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The Donnchadh Doyle trained newcomer Illico De Cotte, a son of Kitkou, created a very favourable impression by leading from two out unde Alan Harney to beat the Kildorrery third What A Johnny by 12 lengths. The French Bred winner will now be sold.
3. 15:00 Coolmore National Hunt, Liam Geary Garage & Mr Softee 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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LIBERTARIAN - HOWYANOWPaul Tobin Paul Tobin
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IMPERIAL MONARCH - WEST CORK FOXLeslie Beamish Padraig Butler
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MILAN - CARRIGANE LADYJames McCarthy Paul Power
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KINGSTON HILL - BEG LA EILELisa McGrath R.J. McGrath
9 ran | Distances: 1L, 12L, dh/
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Mikey O'Connor brought up a quick two-timer by sending Paul Tobin's Knockanard runner-up The Dollarlady to the front after the last to beat Imperial Fox by a length. Six-horse handler Tobin indicated that The Dollarlady will now contest a winner of one event.
4. 15:30 GAIN Equine Nutrition Gain Mares Final
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IMPERIAL MONARCH - NATIVE DESIGNMrs F. O'Connor Declan Queally
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MAHLER - BUTLERS STORMThe Gifted Syndiacte Jimmy Kelly
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BEAT HOLLOW - MEMORYS OF MADNESSThree Dudes Syndicate Paurick O'Connor
8 ran | Distances: 2L, 20L
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Declan Queally's recent Castlelands winner Majestic Design gamely justified favouritism by leading from after three out with Chris O'Donovan to beat long time leader Dul Ar Aghaidh by two lengths. The six year old Majestic Design, owned by Fiona O'Connor from Cappoquin, could now run at Cork on Easter Monday.
5. 16:00 The Winners Enclosure Bar, Coolagown Stud & Dermot OLeary Agri Ltd Open
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KAYF TARA - DASHING EXECUTIVEIrene T. Walsh Eugene M. O'Sullivan
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VALIRANN - CARLEYS FLIGHTCaitriona Goff Michael Goff
3 ran | Distances: 2½L
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The Eugene O'Sullivan trained Dashing Perk atoned for his second placed effort at Knockanohill two weeks earlier by making most of the running under Turlough O'Connor. Whilst headed just before the last, the winning 12 year old led again on the flat to beat the maiden Emotional Roller in the colours of the winning rider's aunt Irene Walsh.
6. 16:30 Rathbarry Stud, Lagan Concrete & Hurleys SuperValu, Midleton 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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BLUEPRINT - LISS LADYEamonn Grainger Alexander Ott
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BALLINGARRY - PRETTYCLARARichard Cavanagh C.W.J. Farrell
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WATAR - HUNCHEON SISSJohn A. O'Meara Martin Hurley
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FAME AND GLORY - TRUCKERS LADYConna Enclosure Syndicate Batt O'Connell
8 ran | Distances: 3L, 2L, 6L
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19 year old Andy Burke Ott partnered a 7th career winner by landing this closing contest aboard his father Alex Ott's Blackprint. The seven year old Blackprint made the best of his way home from three out to beat the favourite Clarabello.
GALWAY BLAZERS at Loughrea, Sunday 26th March 2023
1. 14:00 Tattersalls NH 4yo Maiden
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AL NAMIX - BRUNE VIRGINIASusan Barton Ciaran M. Murphy
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WALK IN THE PARK - AURE ANTIQUEDenis Paul Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
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BLACK SAM BELLAMY - DOURYNASam Curling Sam Curling
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YOUMZAIN - ALL STAR LADYAbbie O'Connor Matthew Flynn O'Connor
7 ran | Distances: ½L, nk, 5L
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Al Gasparo built on his promising third placed effort in Belharbour back in February. One of three who held a chance after the last, he stayed on well to fend off the challenge of Walk On Quest. The son of Al Namix, he will now have a break before a track campaign.
2. 14:30 Farrell Auctioneers, Valuers & Estate Agents Ltd 5&6yo Geldings Maiden
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SADDEX - FOR A WHILETom Keating Tom Keating
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WESTERNER - BE MINE TONIGHTThree Dudes Syndicate Paurick O'Connor
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MAHLER - DUBAICALIEJohn Patrick Murphy Paul John Gilligan
6 ran | Distances: ¾L, 9L
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The Tom Keating owned and trained Whistle Stop Tour edges out the Derek O'Connor ridden Primoz in an exciting finish. The son of Saddex improved on his fifth placed Knockanard run.
3. 15:00 ITBA 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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GETAWAY - LISDALEENJim O'Neill Sean Thomas Doyle
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WESTERNER - POLLYS DEEP OCEANSam Curling Sam Curling
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - KAITUNAKevin Heffernan Kevin Heffernan
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IMPERIAL MONARCH - GRANDE MILANGerard Nihill Niall Kelleher
5 ran | Distances: 7L, 6½L, 8L
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The Getaway sired Annie Express created a favourable impression when scoring in empatic fashion, stretching clear on the run to the last to win by seven lengths with Brian Lawless in the saddle.
4. 15:30 Galway Races Mares Open
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MARTALINE - NAKOTA RAGJ. O'Leary Sam Curling
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A walkover in the Mares Open sees Sam Curling's consistent Martaline sired La Feline register her 8th career win between the flags under Derek O'Connor.
5. 16:00 Westport Equipment Winner Of One
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SCORPION - JUNGA CONNECTIONDavid K. Walsh David K. Walsh
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ROBIN DES PRES - JIGGLE JOULESOwen O'Flynn Alexander Ott
3 ran | Distances: 10L
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Set Up Son provides Leitrim born Byron Tully with his first winner. Ridden off the pace early on, he delivered a challenge before the last and won going away by ten lengths. The son of Scorpion might now go for a hunter chase.
6. 16:30 Jim Derwin Equestrian 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
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ASK - SADDLEONCEMORECharles Clarke Brian Hassett
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MONTMARTRE - TORPILLE D'AINAYThomas S. Costello Thomas S. Costello
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NOTNOWCATO - LADY BENMEARAnnette Daffy Daniel John Howard
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OCOVANGO - MILLS MELODYM.O. Cullinane Paul John Gilligan
7 ran | Distances: 1L, 3½L, 17L
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A dramatic contest with the race changing when Carapaz who held the lead, fell two out, a wide open contest thereafter with three of the runners holding a chance on the run to the last, but it was the Ask sired Askmore who stepped forward from his previous Nenagh outing to score here under Darragh Allen.
BREE (F) at Monksgrange, Sunday 26th March 2023
1. 14:00 ITBA 4yo Mares Maiden
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MILAN - LAST ECLIPSEMrs Mary Kearns Ian McCarthy
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MASKED MARVEL - POLANE DU CHARMILB.G. Acheson Colin Bowe
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OCOVANGO - SECOND BONDThomas Byrne Thomas Byrne
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WALK IN THE PARK - BRIGHT EYESMonbeg Farm Racing Partnership Cormac Doyle
9 ran | Distances: hd, 4L, 2½L
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The well backed Ballybough Aine came from off the pace under Pa King to nab Joueuse Royale on the line. The Ian McCarthy trained victor is out of a half-sister to Wholestone and she will now be offered for sale.
2. 14:30 Tattersalls NH & IRE Well Pallets 4yo Geldings Maiden
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JUKEBOX JURY - AIRGEAD NUACaitriona Goff Michael Goff
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ESTEJO - TRAVIATA VALTATDenis Paul Murphy Denis Paul Murphy
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GREAT PRETENDER - BICHE D'OOMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
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JACK HOBBS - SEMI COLONMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
7 ran | Distances: 4L, 12L, 6L
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A faller on debut at Tallow last month, San Frandisco survives some jumping errors to make all and win comfortably under Mikey Sweeney. The grey son of Jukebox Jury will now head to the sales.
3. 15:00 Cooney Furlong Winner Of Two - Novice Riders
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AIZAVOSKI - ROYAL LUSOMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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KAYF TARA - PLUMTON DAWNMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
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SADDLER MAKER - VALSE DE TOUZAINEAshling Daly Aidan Fitzgerald
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ASK - TELLHERIMHEREPatrick J. Middleton Mary E. Doyle
6 ran | Distances: dh, 12L, dh/
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Old Style Humor and Tara Cove couldn't be separated in the betting ring and it was the same story on the track. Old Style Humor was providing Wexford rider Sean O'Rourke with his first points success, while Tara Cove was registering his third win of the season under Bertie Finn. Coincidentally, there was also a dead-heat for the third place.
4. 15:30 Goffs UK Aintree Sale 5yo Geldings Maiden
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MOUNT NELSON - GRANGECLARE GOLDSunny Day Syndicate Colin Bowe
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MILAN - GARLUCYMrs T Hyde J.P. Berry
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DAVIDOFF - CODRINAMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
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WESTERNER - KILLOGAN LASSGearoid Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
8 ran | Distances: sh, 12L, 12L
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In a battle of the Captains, Captain Butler just gets the better of Captain Wallace after a great tussle between the pair up the straight. The winner, who was purchased for 24,000 Euro at Tattersalls Derby Sale, was deservedly making the breakthrough after filling the runner-up spoton his previous two outings.
5. 16:00 Nitrofert 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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MALINAS - PRESENT ATTRACTIONTreehouse Stables Partnership Alan Donoghue
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DOYEN - COURTESANPaul Gibbons Colin Bowe
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WALK IN THE PARK - ANOTHER CLICHEGreat Glen Bloodstock Robert Tector
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ARCADIO - CURRAGH NA GOLDEamonn Byrne Michael Goff
10 ran | Distances: 3L, 20L, ½L
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Bought for 7,500 Euro at the Goffs Landrover Sale in 2021, Florencethemachine makes a winning debut under Troy Walsh. The Alan Donoghue trained bay survived a mistake three out and found plenty for pressure to win by three lengths. The daughter of Malinas is now sales bound.
6. 16:30 Ballywalter Farms 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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JET AWAY - BUBBLE BANNValerie J. Maher Peter Maher
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PRESENTING - SUPREME BREDAMiss. Maria Kavanagh Colin Bowe
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MAHLER - DEADLY PURSUITRedbridge Stables Michael R. Murphy
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ARCTIC COSMOS - ANOTHER HESITATIONNicki McCarthy Ian McCarthy
7 ran | Distances: sh, ½L, 1L
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Twice placed on the track in the UK, Jet Fighter just gets the better of the patiently ridden Seattle Seahawk. The Peter Maher trained victor has the Bishopscourt Cup at the Punchestown Festival as his next target.