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Punchestown
Mon 31st Jan

Formscan By Gary Carson - KILCRUIT has had a bit of a disappointing start to his hurdling career, with two short price defeats, but should be able to get his head in front at the third attempt. The Stowaway gelding was one of the star bumper performers of last season, finishing second at Cheltenham before reversing that form with Sir Gerhard at the Punchestown festival. He was only third behind Journey With Me at Leopardstown over Christmas but that was a stronger maiden hurdle and the runner-up Minella Crooner has won impressively since. Smart Flat performer Bold Approach weakened late on after a mistake two from home on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse 16 days ago. With the benefit of that run he could get closer now. Cratloe Hill shaped with promise when third on his debut at Limerick on St Stephen's Day and has scope for plenty of improvement.

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53-4
Bold Approach (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Dawn Approach (IRE)-Excuse Me(Distorted Humor)

(16) (Mrs J S Bolger)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bold Approach (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Kerrytown Rock (IRE)1
15th Jan 2022 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Bold Approach (IRE) 4th (6/1 12-0) D E Mullins 51.50L in front of Kerrytown Rock (IRE) 13th (300/1 11-1) J P O'Sullivan (16 ran)
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2
By Gingo (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Leading Light (IRE)-Celestial Gale(Presenting)

(Gary Farrell)

3
09-u
Contrapposto (IRE) 8,b g 12-0

Cacique (IRE)-Interim Payment(Red Ransom)

(30) (R Donohoe & J M Donohoe)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Contrapposto (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Paddy Rocket (IRE)1
1st Jan 2022 Tramore(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Hurdle); Soft to Heavy (Chase)) Paddy Rocket (IRE) 8th (200/1 10-13) G B Noonan Contrapposto (IRE) unseated rider (150/1 12-0) D Robinson (15 ran)
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5
3-
Cratloe Hill (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Flemensfirth (USA)-Step Right Up(Milan)

(36) (John P McManus)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cratloe Hill (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Birdsandthebees (IRE)1
26th Dec 2021 Limerick(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Cratloe Hill (IRE) 3rd (40/1 10-11) P T Smithers 33.25L in front of Birdsandthebees (IRE) 9th (20/1 10-11) Donagh Meyler (18 ran)
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6
000/
Crossguns (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Epaulette (AUS)-Maoin Dor(Manduro)

(430) (Probably Ok Partnership)

7
50-
Dromolought Lad (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Brazen Beau (AUS)-She's A Pistol(Danehill Dancer)

bl1(133) (Ursa Major Racing & Partner)

8
73-3
Enki Flacke (FR) 5,b g 12-0

Buck's Boum (FR)-Holly Girl(Testa Rossa)

(23) (Mr M Wasylocha)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Enki Flacke (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Money Heist (IRE)1
18th Dec 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Enki Flacke (FR) 3rd (40/1 11-9) B J Cooper 43.76L in front of Money Heist (IRE) 18th (50/1 11-9) L P Dempsey (21 ran)
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Sixty Four Notes (IRE)1
18th Dec 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Enki Flacke (FR) 3rd (40/1 11-9) B J Cooper 133.76L in front of Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 20th (300/1 10-9) J I Duggan (21 ran)
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9
Healthisyourwealth (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Moohaajim (IRE)-Sandaluna(Desert King)

(Christopher Beirne)

10
0-0
Kerrytown Rock (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Mahler (GB)-Dear Lottie(Nickname)

(16) (Shane Gallagher)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Kerrytown Rock (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bold Approach (IRE)1
15th Jan 2022 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Bold Approach (IRE) 4th (6/1 12-0) D E Mullins 51.50L in front of Kerrytown Rock (IRE) 13th (300/1 11-1) J P O'Sullivan (16 ran)
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11
123-
Kilcruit (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Stowaway (GB)-Not Broke Yet(Broken Hearted)

ts1(33) c1 bf (Miss M A Masterson)

12
00-6
Money Heist (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Imperial Monarch (IRE)-Lindas Present(Presenting)

(25) (C O'Loan)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Money Heist (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Enki Flacke (FR)1
18th Dec 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Enki Flacke (FR) 3rd (40/1 11-9) B J Cooper 43.76L in front of Money Heist (IRE) 18th (50/1 11-9) L P Dempsey (21 ran)
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Music Of Tara (GB)1
26th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Yielding in places on Chase course)) Music Of Tara (GB) 6th (22/1 11-2) D Robinson 52.75L in front of Money Heist (IRE) 11th (125/1 11-2) Mr J Dunne (21 ran)
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Sixty Four Notes (IRE)1
18th Dec 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Money Heist (IRE) 18th (50/1 11-9) L P Dempsey 90.00L in front of Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 20th (300/1 10-9) J I Duggan (21 ran)
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14
0-8
Paddy Rocket (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Lucky Speed (IRE)-Creidim(Erins Isle)

(30) (Paddy Rocket Partnership)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Paddy Rocket (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Contrapposto (IRE)1
1st Jan 2022 Tramore(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Hurdle); Soft to Heavy (Chase)) Paddy Rocket (IRE) 8th (200/1 10-13) G B Noonan Contrapposto (IRE) unseated rider (150/1 12-0) D Robinson (15 ran)
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15
Slane Hill (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Shantou (USA)-Slaney Lady(King's Theatre)

(Barry Connell)

16
49-
Birdsandthebees (IRE) 5,b f 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-A Country Girl(Flemensfirth)

hd1(36) (John P McManus)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Birdsandthebees (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sixty Four Notes (IRE)1
3rd Oct 2021 Tipperary(2m , Bumper, Yielding, Good in places; changed to Soft after Race 7) Birdsandthebees (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-7) Mr D O'Connor Sixty Four Notes (IRE) pulled up (100/1 11-0) J I Duggan (11 ran)
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Cratloe Hill (IRE)1
26th Dec 2021 Limerick(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Cratloe Hill (IRE) 3rd (40/1 10-11) P T Smithers 33.25L in front of Birdsandthebees (IRE) 9th (20/1 10-11) Donagh Meyler (18 ran)
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17
0
Daly's Quest (IRE) 5,b m 11-7

Ask (GB)-Miss Bacardy(Presenting)

hd2(15) (Anthony Daly)

18
24-0
Maggie Barrett (IRE) 6,b m 11-7

Doyen (IRE)-Grace N' Favour(Exit To Nowhere)

(9) (Brian Ellison Racing Club)

19
16-
Music Of Tara (GB) 5,b m 11-7

Kayf Tara (GB)-Mayfair Music(Presenting)

ts2(36) (F Morris)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Music Of Tara (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Money Heist (IRE)1
26th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Yielding in places on Chase course)) Music Of Tara (GB) 6th (22/1 11-2) D Robinson 52.75L in front of Money Heist (IRE) 11th (125/1 11-2) Mr J Dunne (21 ran)
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20
Rioga Choice (IRE) 5,b m 11-7

Flemensfirth (USA)-Royal Choice(King's Theatre)

(John Lenihan)

21
p0-
Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 5,b f 11-7

Doyen (IRE)-Bond Holder(Hawkeye)

(44) (J P Linnane)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sixty Four Notes (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Enki Flacke (FR)1
18th Dec 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Enki Flacke (FR) 3rd (40/1 11-9) B J Cooper 133.76L in front of Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 20th (300/1 10-9) J I Duggan (21 ran)
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Money Heist (IRE)1
18th Dec 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Money Heist (IRE) 18th (50/1 11-9) L P Dempsey 90.00L in front of Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 20th (300/1 10-9) J I Duggan (21 ran)
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Birdsandthebees (IRE)1
3rd Oct 2021 Tipperary(2m , Bumper, Yielding, Good in places; changed to Soft after Race 7) Birdsandthebees (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-7) Mr D O'Connor Sixty Four Notes (IRE) pulled up (100/1 11-0) J I Duggan (11 ran)
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First Time - Over Hurdles Crossguns, Slane Hill, Mooney Boy, By Gingo, Coole Joe See, Rioga Choice, Dromolought Lad, Healthisyourwealth. Blinkers Dromolought Lad. Hood Birdsandthebees. Tonguestrap Kilcruit» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 8/15 Kilcruit, 5/1 Cratloe Hill, 13/2 Music Of Tara, 7/1 Enki Flacke, 12/1 Bold Approach, 16/1 Rioga Choice, Slane Hill, 20/1 Crossguns, 25/1 Birdsandthebees, 50/1 Healthisyourwealth, Money Heist, Maggie Barrett, By Gingo, Mooney Boy, 100/1 Coole Joe See, Daly's Quest, Paddy Rocket, Contrapposto, Dromolought Lad, Sixty Four Notes, 150/1 Kerrytown Rock.

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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.