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Dark Note wins Punchestown Charity Race for Sarah Costello

Dark Note and Sarah Costello. Dark Note and Sarah Costello.
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Sarah Costello enjoyed a day she will never forget when partnering Dark Note to win the 34th Running Of The "Have The Conversation - Say Yes To Organ Donation" Punchestown Charity Race.

Trained by Andy Slattery, the six-year-old was sent off 7/4f market leader to win the last race of the 2025 Punchestown festival.

A previous dual winner on the Flat, Dark Note had also been successful over hurdles at Sligo.

Costello, from Quin, County Clare was riding in the race to raise awareness of organ donation. Both her father and uncle had received life saving donations in recent years.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.