Thorn Plant Hire Hunters S´chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
2m. 7f.
1st - €6,600.00, 2nd - €2,200.00, 3rd - €1,100.00, 4th - €550.00, 5th - €330.00, 6th - €220.00
12 Ran 15 fences
- News Report
- Stewards Report
- Race Conditions
See also » Solitary Man records fifth win at favourite track 
As Del Boy (in Only Fools And Horses) said 'well, we've had worse days!'. There's another one of these hunter chases for him in Listowel in three weeks and that'll be the plan, although this ground is a big factor for him. He likes going left-handed, that's his fifth win around here and he is a lovely fun horse. Unfortunately, Josh is turning professional in July, only just after I making him! He is great over a fence, has a lot of show-jumping done and he gels with this horse. Bolger was completing a double after Samba Train's win in the first, and also landed the Tote Killarney National with Pride Of Place on the first day of the May meeting on Saturday. We've had a great few days so, like Del Boy and Rodney, I'll have to go out to the car and start rocking it!
E Bolger, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J. Dunne, rider of What Path (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr J. Dunne was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g (excessive frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr J. Dunne for three racedays
Mr E.P. O'Brien, rider of Ebenezer Scrooge, trained by Joseph M.Daly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise during the last circuit.
A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters' Steeplechase or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 1st October, 2022 and 5th May, 2026 and that have not won a Race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2025 other than Certified Hunters Steeplechases
Weights - 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra Of three or more steeplechases 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, not later than 5th May or the horse is not qualified to start.
Solitary Man (IRE) 11-7 (ShanahanMrsMVMagnierMrsCarthyMrsBartlett )
(6:10.9
6.20 secs slower on today's going )
Champs Elysees (GB) - Jenny Be Quick (IRE)(Presenting (GB))
Breeder - Mr Kevin Doyle
(Morning price: 4/1 3/1 5/2 9/4 5/2 2/1 7/4 13/8 6/4 11/8 5/4 11/8 5/4 11/8 5/4 6/4)
(Ring price: 6/4 13/8 6/4 11/8 6/4 13/8 6/4)
SP 6/4fav

Tote Win 2.50
Place 1.10
What Path (FR) 11-0 (John W Griffin )
(6:11.2)
ts+sr
Coastal Path (GB) - Quoi D'autre (FR)(Robin Des Champs (FR))
Breeder - Mrs M Pallot & Mr J C Pallot
(Morning price: 14/1 16/1 14/1)
(Ring price: 14/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 14/1)
SP 14/1

Place 2.20
Lifetime Ambition (IRE) 11-11 (Linda Mulcahy & Exors late Roger O'Byrne)
(6:11.6)
Kapgarde (FR) - Jeanquiri (FR)(Mansonnien (FR))
Breeder - Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock
(Morning price: 2/1 9/4 2/1 9/4 2/1)
(Ring price: 9/4 11/5 2/1)
SP 2/1

Place 1.20
Tullybeg (IRE) 11-0 (Old But Reliable Syndicate )
(6:14.5)
ts+ Rated 129
Sholokhov (IRE) - Verney Roe (IRE)(Vinnie Roe (IRE))
Breeder - Eamonn Duggan
(Morning price: 12/1 14/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 25/1 22/1 25/1 28/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 28/1 25/1)
SP 25/1
Jetoile (IRE) 11-0 (No Handbreak Syndicate )
(6:19.6)
ts+hd9
Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE)(Accordion)
Breeder - Patricia Prenderville
(Morning price: 15/2 8/1 9/1 10/1 11/1 14/1)
(Ring price: 12/1 14/1 16/1 14/1)
SP 14/1
Ebenezer Scrooge (IRE) 11-2 (Joseph M Daly )
(6:21.6)
ts5sr
Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pont De Alma (FR)(Soldier Of Fortune (IRE))
Breeder - Mr P Reynolds
(Morning price: 66/1 80/1 100/1 80/1 100/1 80/1 200/1)
(Ring price: 100/1 125/1 150/1 200/1)
SP 200/1
Headcorn (IRE) 11-0 (Tessa Foreman )
(6:21.9)
ts2
Jet Away (GB) - Rathturtin Brief (IRE)(Saddlers' Hall (IRE))
Breeder - Denis Cummins
(Morning price: 50/1 40/1 100/1)
(Ring price: 80/1 100/1 80/1 100/1)
SP 100/1
Gin Coco (FR) 11-0 (Miss I T Walsh )
(6:23.6)
Cokoriko (FR) - Qlementine (FR)(Video Rock (FR))
Breeder - L Giethlen Cadiergues & D Giethlen
(Morning price: 10/1 11/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 20/1 18/1 16/1 18/1)
SP 18/1
Fakiera (FR) 11-0 (Eanna Griffin )
(6:29.8)
ts+bl+
Cokoriko (FR) - Stella D'engilbert (FR)(Network (GER))
Breeder - M Philippe Achard
(Morning price: 66/1 80/1 100/1 80/1 150/1)
(Ring price: 100/1 125/1 150/1)
SP 150/1
Pure Decent (IRE) 11-0 (Ms Catherine Verling )
(6:30.1)
Shantou (USA) - Go Along (IRE)(Saddlers' Hall (IRE))
Breeder - Garret Verling
(Morning price: 100/1 125/1 100/1 150/1)
(Ring price: 150/1 200/1 150/1 200/1)
SP 200/1
Journey With Me (IRE) 12-0 (D M Christie )
ts9
Mahler (GB) - Kilbarry Demon (IRE)(Bob's Return (IRE))
Breeder - Con O'Keeffe
(Morning price: 9/4 11/4 3/1 4/1 9/2 5/1 11/2 6/1 13/2 11/2)
(Ring price: 6/1 11/2 6/1 13/2 6/1 11/2 6/1 11/2)
SP 11/2
Bartlemy Boy (GB) 11-4 (Michael Barry )
Pether's Moon (IRE) - Vicky Jane (GB)(Kayf Tara (GB))
Breeder - R G & V J Makin
(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 11/1 12/1 11/1 10/1 8/1 15/2 8/1)
(Ring price: 15/2 8/1 15/2 8/1 17/2 8/1)
SP 8/1
Off 7.39
Time 6m. 10.90 secs, which is 6.20 secs slower than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €22.60
Tote Trifecta- €96.50
CSF- €25.66.
Non runner Galon De Vauzelle (FR) (Allergy)