
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Kevin Ross Bloodstock 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle
of €25,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 5f. 185yds. 3.52
2m. 5f. 185yds. Hcap Hurdle 4-y-o plus 14 Entered
Kevin Ross Bloodstock 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle
of €25,000.00- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry and since the 1st November 2025 have run in a 110 benchmark handicap hurdle (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
5th Mar 26 Thurles(2m 6f 198yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 110 12/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 4th of 13 runners, 29.03L behind Lough Nigara
4th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 7f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) 12/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 4th of 8 runners, 62L behind Fillyoureye
15th Dec 25 Naas(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) 11/4 11-7 K M Donoghue 9th of 20 runners, 21.16L behind Open Secret
In the last 3 years Bergamasquo (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lough Nigara (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Mar 2026 Thurles(2m 6f 198yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Lough Nigara (IRE) 1st (7/2Fav 11-5 Rated 103) R A Doyle 29.03L in front of Bergamasquo (FR) 4th (12/1 11-12 Rated 110) K M Donoghue (13 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 0 | 0 | -6.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 2f 72yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) Rated 105 8/1 11-3 M J Kenneally (5) 7th of 18 runners, 12.25L behind Dee s Lady
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 4f 99yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 28/1 11-4 R A Doyle 5th of 14 runners, 20.5L behind Puma s Dream
1st Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) 50/1 11-12 R A Doyle 5th of 18 runners, 28L behind Spinningayarn
In the last 3 years Better Times (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Gangster Granny (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jan 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Better Times (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-12) R A Doyle 21.63L in front of Gangster Granny (IRE) 15th (200/1 11-5) C Stone-Walsh (18 ran) | ||
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Court Cave (IRE)-Sophie Rose(Definite Article)
(30)
(Couldn't Make It Up Syndicate)
Rated 96
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 13 | 0 | 4 | -13.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
27th Feb 26 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 104 16/1 11-5 Gavin Peter Brouder (3) 12th of 13 runners, 119.5L behind Guchen
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 35yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 98 4/1 11-6 Mr Alan O Sullivan 3rd of 9 runners, hd and 3.75L behind Be Fierce and Where Are You Now
13th Dec 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 100 10/1 12-0 D J Gilligan 9th of 20 runners, 30.75L behind Run For Cover
In the last 3 years Couldntmakeitup (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Speakasyoufind (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Aug 2025 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 218yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Couldntmakeitup (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-1 Rated 102) P T Smithers 63.00L in front of Speakasyoufind (IRE) 8th (25/1 11-6) S D Torrens (9 ran) | ||
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Workforce (GB)-Golden Belief(Gold Well)
(54)
bf
(McConnell & O'Shea Partnership)
Rated 101
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 1 | 1 | -5.00 |
3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Rated 102 15/8JFav 11-2 Josh Williamson (2) 4th of 12 runners, 20.5L behind Our Uncle Jack
20th Nov 25 Thurles(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper; yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding) Rated 102 5/1 11-4 Donagh Meyler 4th of 12 runners, 4.88L behind Jolie Jewel
23rd Oct 25 Clonmel(2m 4f 51yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding. Chase: Good to Yielding) Rated 100 8/1 10-6 Donagh Meyler 2nd of 8 runners, 1.25L behind Ballycashin


Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)-Jeanne Girl(Rip Van Winkle)
(39)
(James Murdoch)
Rated 92
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 0 | -5.00 |
18th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 4f 23yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 96 100/1 11-11 C Stone-Walsh 10th of 16 runners, 79.75L behind Rebel Cowgirl
6th Feb 26 Dundalk(2m Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 73 100/1 8-6 K G Kennedy (5) 6th of 7 runners, 12.25L behind Tatateo
20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) Rated 98 28/1 11-0 S Fitzgerald 8th of 11 runners, 34.75L behind Missus Beeton
In the last 3 years Gangster Granny (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Better Times (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jan 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Better Times (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-12) R A Doyle 21.63L in front of Gangster Granny (IRE) 15th (200/1 11-5) C Stone-Walsh (18 ran) | ||
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Yeats (IRE)-Fore And Aft(Scorpion)
(62)
(Jmccrew Syndicate)
Rated 93
Won When Rated 94
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
26th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 7f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 93 9/1 11-9 K M Donoghue 4th of 13 runners, 10.28L behind Nettuno Italia
11th Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 7f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) Rated 95 9/1 11-3 Mr P W Gleeson (7) pulled up(11 ran) in race won by Comeonarchie
4th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(3m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 98 20/1 10-7 Mr P W Gleeson (7) 6th of 13 runners, 25.5L behind Better Times Ahead
In the last 3 years John Storey (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Themanintheboots (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Aug 2025 Roscommon(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Themanintheboots (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-5 Rated 103) J W Kennedy 7.69L in front of John Storey (IRE) 10th (22/1 10-9 Rated 100) Mr P W Gleeson (16 ran) | ||
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| Lough Nigara (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Lough Nigara (IRE) 3rd (4/1 10-5 Rated 89) R A Doyle 22.00L in front of John Storey (IRE) 6th (20/1 10-7 Rated 98) Mr P W Gleeson (13 ran) | ||
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Tirwanako (FR)-Chika Boom(Kalanisi)
(52)
bf
(Gerard Browne & Matthew Rogers)
Rated 90
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 6f 195yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 90 11/4Fav 11-4 K M Donoghue pulled up of 17 runners, in race won by Aine s Lad
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 80 8/1 10-8 C Stone-Walsh 1st of 16 runners, by 2.5L and 6.5L from Chanceawetmorning and Shanroe Nelson
27th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: heavy. Chase: soft to heavy.) Rated 79 6/4Fav 9-7 Caragh Monaghan (7) 4th of 11 runners, 10.25L behind Torps


Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Kings Queen(Wizard King)
(24)
(Dunglen Racing Syndicate)
Rated 110
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 2 | 7 | -5.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5th Mar 26 Thurles(2m 6f 198yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 103 7/2Fav 11-5 R A Doyle 1st of 13 runners, by nose and 17L from Oaks Soldier and Jisco Du Brem
4th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 17yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) Rated 101 3/1 10-9 R A Doyle 2nd of 7 runners, nk behind James The Brave
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 93 5/1 10-10 R A Doyle 1st of 16 runners, by 5.5L and 0.5L from Folly Master and Rocky s Howya
In the last 3 years Lough Nigara (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| John Storey (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Lough Nigara (IRE) 3rd (4/1 10-5 Rated 89) R A Doyle 22.00L in front of John Storey (IRE) 6th (20/1 10-7 Rated 98) Mr P W Gleeson (13 ran) | ||
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| Bergamasquo (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Mar 2026 Thurles(2m 6f 198yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Lough Nigara (IRE) 1st (7/2Fav 11-5 Rated 103) R A Doyle 29.03L in front of Bergamasquo (FR) 4th (12/1 11-12 Rated 110) K M Donoghue (13 ran) | ||
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| Take Stock (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2026 Punchestown(2m 3f 17yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) Lough Nigara (IRE) 2nd (3/1 10-9 Rated 101) R A Doyle Take Stock (IRE) fell (16/1 11-3 Rated 109) C Stone-Walsh (7 ran) | ||
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Champs Elysees (GB)-Brooklyn Babe(Robin Des Champs)
(12)
(Four Provinces Of Ireland Syndicate)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 21 | 3 | 3 | -6.50 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 99 16/1 11-13 C Stone-Walsh 10th of 18 runners, 29.5L behind Let Him B
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 2f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 100 12/1 11-2 Sam Ewing 7th of 11 runners, 19.28L behind Umpire s Call
21st Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 101 16/1 11-3 K M Donoghue pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Blow Wind Blow
In the last 3 years Midleton Rare (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Themanintheboots (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Nov 2025 Navan(2m 4f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) Themanintheboots (IRE) 1st (10/1 10-8 Rated 98) J Smith 10.00L in front of Midleton Rare (IRE) 3rd (5/1 10-8 Rated 93) Sam Ewing (13 ran) | ||
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| Miss Lia (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Miss Lia (IRE) pulled up (14/1 10-8 Rated 92) D Robinson Midleton Rare (IRE) pulled up (16/1 11-3 Rated 101) K M Donoghue (16 ran) | ||
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| Speakasyoufind (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Jan 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 5f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Speakasyoufind (IRE) pulled up (25/1 10-3 Rated 93) G B Noonan Midleton Rare (IRE) pulled up (5/1 11-3 Rated 101) Sam Ewing (14 ran) | ||
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Califet (FR)-Salmiakki(Milan)
(36)
d1
(Sussex By The Sea Syndicate & David L'Estrange)
Rated 92
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 1 | 3 | -8.50 |
21st Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 92 14/1 10-8 D Robinson pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Blow Wind Blow
25th Nov 25 Tramore(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle & Bumper - Soft, Heavy in places. Chase - Soft) Rated 91 4/1 10-2 S O Callaghan (5) 2nd of 13 runners, hd behind Pebble Bleu
5th Oct 25 Killarney(2m 6f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 89 6/1 10-12 T Power Roche (5) 2nd of 12 runners, 0.5L behind Inchidaly Copper
In the last 3 years Miss Lia (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Miss Lia (IRE) pulled up (14/1 10-8 Rated 92) D Robinson Midleton Rare (IRE) pulled up (16/1 11-3 Rated 101) K M Donoghue (16 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Jolucy(King's Theatre)
(73)
(Blind Squirrels Syndicate)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 0 | -8.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 5f Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 93 25/1 10-3 G B Noonan pulled up of 14 runners, in race won by West Of Carrig
13th Dec 25 Fairyhouse(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 95 66/1 10-11 D Robinson 14th of 18 runners, 69.13L behind Fierce Handay
2nd Dec 25 Clonmel(2m 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 95 50/1 11-9 D Robinson 8th of 16 runners, 20.5L behind Finnicky Filly
In the last 3 years Speakasyoufind (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Jan 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 5f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Speakasyoufind (IRE) pulled up (25/1 10-3 Rated 93) G B Noonan Midleton Rare (IRE) pulled up (5/1 11-3 Rated 101) Sam Ewing (14 ran) | ||
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| Couldntmakeitup (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Aug 2025 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 218yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Couldntmakeitup (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-1 Rated 102) P T Smithers 63.00L in front of Speakasyoufind (IRE) 8th (25/1 11-6) S D Torrens (9 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Miss Illusion(Oscar)
(53)
(Darren & Helen Martin)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 17yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) Rated 109 16/1 11-3 C Stone-Walsh fell(7 ran) in race won by James The Brave
9th Jan 26 Naas(2m 2f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) Rated 108 9/2 11-8 E Staples (4) 3rd of 11 runners, 11L and 0.5L behind Run For Cover and Teenage Kiss
15th Dec 25 Naas(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) 6/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 8th of 16 runners, 16.25L behind Shellrunforbriggs
In the last 3 years Take Stock (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lough Nigara (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2026 Punchestown(2m 3f 17yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) Lough Nigara (IRE) 2nd (3/1 10-9 Rated 101) R A Doyle Take Stock (IRE) fell (16/1 11-3 Rated 109) C Stone-Walsh (7 ran) | ||
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Pour Moi (IRE)-Cash For Steel(Craigsteel)
(10)
(Jack Singleton)
Rated 116
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 2 | 2 | 16.50 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Rated 116 15/2 11-3 M J Kenneally (5) 6th of 18 runners, 6.56L behind Onlymammycanloveme
14th Feb 26 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 116 3/1Fav 11-3 M J Kenneally (5) 11th of 14 runners, 45.76L behind Grimaud
3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Rated 109 7/2 11-4 M J Kenneally (7) 1st of 10 runners, by 3L and 0.5L from Folly Master and Cathryns Ruby


Milan (GB)-The Brass Lady(Supreme Leader)
(25)
(Kelly Family Syndicate)
Rated 104
Won When Rated 112
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 26 | 1 | 5 | -15.00 |
| UK | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12.00 |
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 6f 20yds Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 106 17/2 10-9 J Smith (5) 3rd of 6 runners, 21L and 2.5L behind Rocky s Howya and Fenway Park
8th Feb 26 Navan(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 108 14/1 11-5 J Smith (5) 7th of 11 runners, 21L behind Westandtogether
11th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 6f 123yds Chase, Soft; changed to Soft to Heavy after Race 3) 8/1 11-12 J W Kennedy 6th of 12 runners, 59.25L behind Banter At The Bar
In the last 3 years Themanintheboots (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Nov 2025 Navan(2m 4f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) Themanintheboots (IRE) 1st (10/1 10-8 Rated 98) J Smith 10.00L in front of Midleton Rare (IRE) 3rd (5/1 10-8 Rated 93) Sam Ewing (13 ran) | ||
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| John Storey (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Aug 2025 Roscommon(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Themanintheboots (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-5 Rated 103) J W Kennedy 7.69L in front of John Storey (IRE) 10th (22/1 10-9 Rated 100) Mr P W Gleeson (16 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
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Symbols Explained
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.






