
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
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Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Classified Stakes
of £6,000.00 4-y-o plus 1m. 2f. 42yds. 4.28
1m. 2f. 42yds. Flat (Class 6) 4-y-o plus 12 Declared
Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Classified Stakes
of £6,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £3,140.00 2nd - £1,474.00 3rd - £736.00 4th - £368.00 5th - £184.00
Formscan - Quite an open classified event given that most of these are in and around an official rating of 50, so only a tentative vote can go to CELEBRATING ETHEL. Tony Carroll's mare showed plenty more in a handicap at Wolverhampton and, with blinkers applied for the first time, she might find a little extra. Myna went desperately close last time and another big run looks on the cards, as it does for Alpine Sierra, who can benefit from an ease in class.


Distorted Humor (USA)-Unaccompanied(Danehill Dancer)
(21)
cd1
(Mr James Callow & Mr J S Goldie)
Rated 50
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 2 | -4.00 |
| UK | 56 | 4 | 13 | -34.95 |
19th Feb 26 Newcastle(1m 5yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 51 9/1 9-6 George Downing 8th of 9 runners, 8.38L behind Showmedemoney
31st Jan 26 Newcastle(1m 5yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 52 13/2 8-10 Lauren Young (5) 7th of 12 runners, 5L behind Dream Illusion
24th Jan 26 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 53 4/1 9-2 P Mulrennan 4th of 11 runners, 3.13L behind Noss Mayo
In the last 3 years Alpine Sierra (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Arranmore (GB) | 1 | |
| 12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-10 Rated 62) P Mulrennan 11.13L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (40/1 8-12 Rated 53) Aiden Brookes (9 ran) | ||
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| Sir Maxi (GB) | 2 | |
| 10th Jan 2026 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 3rd (2/1Fav 10-10 Rated 53) Eireann Cagney 8.25L in front of Sir Maxi (GB) 7th (33/1 10-1 Rated 49) Miss Rebecca Hitchen (9 ran) | ||
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| 22nd Oct 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 3rd (12/1 9-6 Rated 64) P Mulrennan 10.25L in front of Sir Maxi (GB) 10th (28/1 9-5 Rated 63) O J Orr (11 ran) | ||
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| Rock Armour (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-10 Rated 62) P Mulrennan 1.13L in front of Rock Armour (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 9-8 Rated 62) O J Orr (9 ran) | ||
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Oasis Dream (GB)-Ceisteach(New Approach)
ts+cp+(31)
cd1
(The Rat Pack Racing Club)
Rated 47
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 3 | -5.12 |
| UK | 61 | 4 | 15 | -21.88 |
9th Feb 26 Wolverhampton(1m 4f 51yds Flat, Standard) Rated 48 10/1 9-9 Aiden Brookes 4th of 8 runners, 4.06L behind Spaceage Love Song
16th Jan 26 Wolverhampton(1m 4f 51yds Flat, Standard) Rated 49 28/1 9-6 Aiden Brookes (3) 4th of 8 runners, 9.25L behind Havachoc
25th Aug 25 Ripon(1m 1f 170yds Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 50 15/2 9-6 Aiden Brookes (3) 6th of 10 runners, 13L behind Tiberio Force
In the last 3 years Arranmore (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sir Maxi (GB) | 2 | |
| 1st Mar 2024 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Sir Maxi (GB) 3rd (10/1 9-5 Rated 71) O J Orr 1.63L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (50/1 8-11 Rated 68) Aiden Brookes (12 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Feb 2024 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Sir Maxi (GB) 5th (4/1Fav 9-7 Rated 73) Billy Garritty 1.00L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (22/1 8-13 Rated 70) Aiden Brookes (12 ran) | ||
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| Alpine Sierra (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-10 Rated 62) P Mulrennan 11.13L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (40/1 8-12 Rated 53) Aiden Brookes (9 ran) | ||
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| Celebrating Ethel (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th Jan 2026 Wolverhampton(1m 4f 51yds, Flat, Standard) Arranmore (GB) 4th (28/1 9-6 Rated 49) Aiden Brookes 1.88L in front of Celebrating Ethel (IRE) 7th (25/1 9-9 Rated 48) Marco Ghiani (8 ran) | ||
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| Rock Armour (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Rock Armour (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 9-8 Rated 62) O J Orr 10.00L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (40/1 8-12 Rated 53) Aiden Brookes (9 ran) | ||
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| Heartened (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Aug 2025 Ripon(1m 1f 170yds, Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Heartened (IRE) 3rd (20/1 9-2 Rated 46) Harry Russell 11.75L in front of Arranmore (GB) 6th (15/2 9-6 Rated 50) Aiden Brookes (10 ran) | ||
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Gleneagles (IRE)-Deter(Nayef)
bl1(24)
d1
(Northway Lodge Racing & Partner)
Rated 48
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| UK | 28 | 1 | 4 | -22.00 |
16th Feb 26 Wolverhampton(1m 142yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 47 50/1 7-11 Myla Coppins (7) 4th of 7 runners, 2.03L behind Samra Star
8th Feb 26 Chelmsford City(1m 2f Flat, Standard) Rated 47 20/1 9-9 Jack Doughty 7th of 7 runners, 7.75L behind Man Is King
16th Jan 26 Wolverhampton(1m 4f 51yds Flat, Standard) Rated 48 25/1 9-9 Marco Ghiani 7th of 8 runners, 11.13L behind Havachoc
In the last 3 years Celebrating Ethel (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Arranmore (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Jan 2026 Wolverhampton(1m 4f 51yds, Flat, Standard) Arranmore (GB) 4th (28/1 9-6 Rated 49) Aiden Brookes 1.88L in front of Celebrating Ethel (IRE) 7th (25/1 9-9 Rated 48) Marco Ghiani (8 ran) | ||
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Whitecliffsofdover (USA)-Shadow Of The Day(Until Sundown)
bl6(136)
cd1
(Katie Scott Racing Syndicate)
Rated 49
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 16 | 1 | 6 | -4.00 |
27th Oct 25 Redcar(1m 2f 1yds Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 50 11/1 9-0 Greg Fairley 7th of 13 runners, 5.56L behind Woodleigh
1st Oct 25 Musselburgh(1m 5f 216yds Flat Hcap, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 50 5/1 8-10 Greg Fairley 2nd of 7 runners, 10L behind Elemental Eye
13th Sep 25 Musselburgh(1m 4f 104yds Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Rated 48 5/1 8-11 Greg Fairley 2nd of 6 runners, 1.5L behind Penn Avenue
In the last 3 years Falaise Blanc (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Millbuie (GB) | 2 | |
| 21st Jul 2025 Ayr(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Millbuie (GB) 6th (40/1 9-0 Rated 45) D Allan 2.00L in front of Falaise Blanc (FR) 7th (25/1 8-4 Rated 48) William Pyle (9 ran) | ||
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| 6th Jul 2025 Ayr(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in Places)) Falaise Blanc (FR) 3rd (33/1 8-9 Rated 49) William Pyle 4.00L in front of Millbuie (GB) 5th (18/1 9-4 Rated 45) Rowan Scott (12 ran) | ||
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| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 15 | 1 | 4 | -6.00 |
16th Oct 25 Southwell(1m 3f 23yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 50 8/1 8-13 Cameron Hardie 6th of 10 runners, 12.56L behind Takteek
30th Sep 25 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 50 7/1 9-0 Cameron Hardie 3rd of 13 runners, 1.5L and 4.25L behind Weegeebear and Hashtagnotions
19th Sep 25 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 48 8/1 8-11 Cameron Hardie 1st of 8 runners, by hd and shd from Duffus Castle and Grizzieblanca
In the last 3 years Heartened (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Arranmore (GB) | 1 | |
| 25th Aug 2025 Ripon(1m 1f 170yds, Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Heartened (IRE) 3rd (20/1 9-2 Rated 46) Harry Russell 11.75L in front of Arranmore (GB) 6th (15/2 9-6 Rated 50) Aiden Brookes (10 ran) | ||
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Adaay (IRE)-Henpecked(Footstepsinthesand)
bl3(17)
(N J Dalgarno & W R Ellis)
Rated 46
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 22 | 0 | 1 | -22.00 |
23rd Feb 26 Wolverhampton(1m 1f 104yds Flat, Standard) Rated 44 20/1 9-9 Greg Fairley 4th of 9 runners, 1.06L behind Gemini Man
15th Feb 26 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 45 12/1 9-0 Dougie Costello 4th of 12 runners, 8.5L behind Staffordshire
22nd Jan 26 Newcastle(1m 4f 98yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 45 28/1 8-12 Jason Hart 6th of 10 runners, 9L behind Time Turner
In the last 3 years Millbuie (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Myna (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2026 Wolverhampton(1m 1f 104yds, Flat, Standard) Myna (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-9 Rated 48) William Carson 1.00L in front of Millbuie (GB) 4th (20/1 9-9 Rated 44) Greg Fairley (9 ran) | ||
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| Falaise Blanc (FR) | 2 | |
| 21st Jul 2025 Ayr(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Millbuie (GB) 6th (40/1 9-0 Rated 45) D Allan 2.00L in front of Falaise Blanc (FR) 7th (25/1 8-4 Rated 48) William Pyle (9 ran) | ||
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| 6th Jul 2025 Ayr(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in Places)) Falaise Blanc (FR) 3rd (33/1 8-9 Rated 49) William Pyle 4.00L in front of Millbuie (GB) 5th (18/1 9-4 Rated 45) Rowan Scott (12 ran) | ||
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Make Believe (GB)-Quicksand(Footstepsinthesand)
hd8(17)
d1
(Gullick, McLaughlin, Ward & Ward)
Rated 48
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 19 | 1 | 3 | 7.00 |
23rd Feb 26 Wolverhampton(1m 1f 104yds Flat, Standard) Rated 48 7/1 9-9 William Carson 2nd of 9 runners, shd behind Gemini Man
31st Jan 26 Lingfield(1m 2f Flat, Standard) Rated 48 5/2CFav 9-9 Jason Watson 5th of 8 runners, 6.5L behind Kaaress
21st Jan 26 Lingfield(1m 2f Flat, Standard) Rated 45 25/1 9-9 Jason Watson 1st of 10 runners, by nk and 2L from Haveagobeau and Sun Festival
In the last 3 years Myna (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Regal Glory (IRE) | 1 | |
| 10th Aug 2025 Leicester(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Regal Glory (IRE) 2nd (17/2 9-0 Rated 45) Mark Winn 15.88L in front of Myna (IRE) 8th (66/1 8-13 Rated 52) Matthew Slater (12 ran) | ||
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| Millbuie (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2026 Wolverhampton(1m 1f 104yds, Flat, Standard) Myna (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-9 Rated 48) William Carson 1.00L in front of Millbuie (GB) 4th (20/1 9-9 Rated 44) Greg Fairley (9 ran) | ||
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Cotai Glory (GB)-Regal Salute(Medicean)
cp3(17)
(Belt and Braces Racing Syndicate)
Rated 47
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 32 | 1 | 5 | -26.00 |
23rd Feb 26 Wolverhampton(1m 1f 104yds Flat, Standard) Rated 47 7/2 9-9 Mark Winn 4th of 9 runners, 2.5L behind Hijo De La Luna
4th Sep 25 Southwell(1m 3f 23yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 47 15/2 8-11 Mark Winn 4th of 7 runners, 5.28L behind Opera Wave
10th Aug 25 Leicester(1m 2f Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Rated 45 17/2 9-0 Mark Winn 2nd of 12 runners, nk behind Angel On High
In the last 3 years Regal Glory (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Myna (IRE) | 1 | |
| 10th Aug 2025 Leicester(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Regal Glory (IRE) 2nd (17/2 9-0 Rated 45) Mark Winn 15.88L in front of Myna (IRE) 8th (66/1 8-13 Rated 52) Matthew Slater (12 ran) | ||
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Fastnet Rock (AUS)-Julienne(Galileo)
bl4(16)
cd1
(South View Racing Syndicate)
Rated 49
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 22 | 1 | 6 | -13.50 |
24th Feb 26 Newcastle(1m 5yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 52 66/1 8-10 Aiden Brookes 7th of 8 runners, 7L behind Corundum
9th Dec 25 Newcastle(1m 4f 98yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 55 28/1 9-7 S B Kirrane 10th of 12 runners, 46.88L behind Mr Zippi
26th Nov 25 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 57 18/1 9-1 Rhys Elliott (5) 7th of 8 runners, 9.28L behind Mystical Maria
In the last 3 years Rock Armour (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Arranmore (GB) | 1 | |
| 12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Rock Armour (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 9-8 Rated 62) O J Orr 10.00L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (40/1 8-12 Rated 53) Aiden Brookes (9 ran) | ||
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| Alpine Sierra (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-10 Rated 62) P Mulrennan 1.13L in front of Rock Armour (IRE) 3rd (9/4Fav 9-8 Rated 62) O J Orr (9 ran) | ||
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Adaay (IRE)-Winifred Jo(Bahamian Bounty)
bl+(7)
c2
(Always Optmisitic)
Rated 47
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 81 | 8 | 21 | -40.88 |
5th Mar 26 Newcastle(1m 5yds Flat, Standard) Rated 48 10/1 9-9 Cameron Hardie 4th of 9 runners, 1.88L behind Woodrafff
15th Feb 26 Newcastle(1m 5yds Flat, Standard) Rated 48 11/2 9-4 Rhys Elliott (5) 3rd of 10 runners, 2.25L and 1L behind Sold Out and I Can Boogy
10th Feb 26 Newcastle(6f Flat, Standard) Rated 47 5/2Fav 9-4 Rhys Elliott (5) 8th of 10 runners, 5.26L behind The Gay Blade
In the last 3 years Sir Maxi (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Arranmore (GB) | 2 | |
| 1st Mar 2024 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Sir Maxi (GB) 3rd (10/1 9-5 Rated 71) O J Orr 1.63L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (50/1 8-11 Rated 68) Aiden Brookes (12 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Feb 2024 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Sir Maxi (GB) 5th (4/1Fav 9-7 Rated 73) Billy Garritty 1.00L in front of Arranmore (GB) 8th (22/1 8-13 Rated 70) Aiden Brookes (12 ran) | ||
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| Alpine Sierra (IRE) | 2 | |
| 10th Jan 2026 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 3rd (2/1Fav 10-10 Rated 53) Eireann Cagney 8.25L in front of Sir Maxi (GB) 7th (33/1 10-1 Rated 49) Miss Rebecca Hitchen (9 ran) | ||
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| 22nd Oct 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 3rd (12/1 9-6 Rated 64) P Mulrennan 10.25L in front of Sir Maxi (GB) 10th (28/1 9-5 Rated 63) O J Orr (11 ran) | ||
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Threat (IRE)-Chicago May(Numerous)
(35)
(Crazy Racing Ltd)
Rated 43
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
5th Feb 26 Southwell(6f 16yds Flat, Standard) Rated 43 125/1 9-4 Elle-may Croot (5) 9th of 12 runners, 9.81L behind Dubai Magic
24th Jan 26 Newcastle(6f Flat, Standard) 200/1 9-6 Elle-may Croot (5) 6th of 6 runners, 12.5L behind Nursia
6th Jan 26 Southwell(7f 14yds Flat Maiden, Standard) 250/1 9-9 Elle-may Croot (5) 5th of 7 runners, 24L behind Ellusive Butterfly


The Irish Rover (IRE)-Egan's Rose(Swiss Spirit)
(146)
(Mark Walford Racing Club)
Rated 50
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 0 | 0 | -7.00 |
17th Oct 25 Redcar(7f Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 53 80/1 9-0 Harry Russell 10th of 10 runners, 10.88L behind Flamborough Head
25th Sep 25 Newcastle(7f 14yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 56 80/1 8-9 Cameron Hardie 6th of 9 runners, 8.25L behind Nahash
1st Sep 25 Carlisle(1m 1f Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 60 100/1 9-0 Harry Russell 8th of 8 runners, 24.03L behind Milteye
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Violeta 5 9-9 A Mullen 7/1 (B M R Haslam) (Drawn 8)
2024 Wheres The Crumpet 6 9-2 Phil Dennis 10/3 (D Thompson) (Drawn 1)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - Blinkers Celebrating Ethel» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 4/1 Alpine Sierra, 9/2 Falaise Blanc, 6/1 Myna, 13/2 Regal Glory, 8/1 Heartened, 10/1 Sir Maxi, Millbuie, Wicklow Way, 12/1 Celebrating Ethel, Arranmore, 25/1 Rock Armour, 50/1 Trouble In Chicago.
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.






