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Punchestown
Wed 30th Apr

Formscan By John O'Riordan - Recent impressive Tramore winner FAIRYLAND OPERA could prove leniently treated off 114. Despite easily opening her account over hurdles, the Lorna Fowler-trained mare was left on the same mark for that maiden success. Back in handicap company, the six-year-old can exploit that favourable rating. Runner-up on her previous start at Navan, the daughter of Elusive Pimpernel has plenty of experience. A fast run race, where she can be delivered late from off the pace should really suit. Thanksforthehelp was third in this race a few years back when sent off market leader. Representing the sponsors, he is sure to have had a repeat bid in mind for some time. Ballysax Hank also catches the eye off a lower hurdles mark.

1
3-60
American Sniper (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Malinas (GER)-Mountain Leap(Sadler's Wells)

ts+cp+(48) (Mr Peter W Garnsworthy)
Rated 120 Won When Rated 120-122

2
3-41
Portnacoo (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Morozov (USA)-Lady Shanrod(Generous)

(72) d1 (H Smyth)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Portnacoo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Birmingham Alabama (IRE)1
1st Jan 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding ) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-6 Rated 104) D J Gilligan 1.75L in front of Portnacoo (IRE) 4th (4/1Fav 11-6 Rated 111) T P Harney (20 ran)
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3
442-
She's A Fine Wine (IRE) 7,b m 11-12

Flemensfirth (USA)-Morning Run(King's Theatre)

ts2(229) (M J Dempsey)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shes A Fine Wine (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Kimy (FR)1
31st Jul 2024 Galway(2m 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) She's A Fine Wine (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-11 Rated 120) Rachael Blackmore 27.32L in front of Kimy (FR) 17th (25/1 10-0 Rated 107) M J M O'Sullivan (19 ran)
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4
p-5p
Whiskeywealth (IRE) 9,b g 11-12

Yeats (IRE)-Quiet Thought(Bob Back)

(53) (Always Trying Syndicate)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Whiskeywealth (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hands On (IRE)1
2nd May 2024 Punchestown(2m 94yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 10th (20/1 11-5 Rated 121) J P Shinnick 5.75L in front of Hands On (IRE) 14th (12/1 11-5 Rated 120) S D Torrens (24 ran)
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5
2251
Cloonainra (IRE) 6,br m 11-11

Financial Reward (IRE)-Ashes Summer(Rock Of Gibraltar)

(23) (Pauline Conlon & BK Vets Partnership)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cloonainra (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Kimy (FR)1
26th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Good to Yielding, yielding in places Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Cloonainra (IRE) 2nd (40/1 10-10 Rated 114) D A Kidd 6.94L in front of Kimy (FR) 7th (40/1 10-5 Rated 109) Mr J H Williamson (19 ran)
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6
14-0
Cobra Queen (IRE) 6,b m 11-11

Milan (GB)-Maxford Lady(Presenting)

(41) bf (Mr M F Fitzgerald)
Rated 119

7
1-36
Ira Hayes (IRE) 6,ch g 11-11

Mahler (GB)-Dangan Dawn(Presenting)

ts1(26) d1 (Ira Hayes Partnership)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ira Hayes (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Birmingham Alabama (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Wexford(3m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 4th (7/2Fav 11-11 Rated 117) J C Gainford 9.50L in front of Ira Hayes (IRE) 6th (5/1 11-9) A Harvey (11 ran)
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8
034-
Mister Beeton (IRE) 8,b g 11-11

Mamool (IRE)-Sli Eile(Classic Cliche)

cp6(169) c1 (Red Green & White Syndicate)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mister Beeton (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Doctor Churchill (IRE)1
6th May 2023 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-7 Rated 111) S Fitzgerald 5.37L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 10th (12/1 11-7 Rated 113) P K Donovan (18 ran)
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Smooth Scotch (IRE)1
1st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 9th (50/1 11-5 Rated 117) P T Smithers Smooth Scotch (IRE) fell (80/1 11-8 Rated 116) L Quinlan (23 ran)
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9
-323
Smooth Scotch (IRE) 8,br g 11-11

Libertarian (GB)-Mandy Mac(Amilynx)

ts8cp2(24) bf (W I MacKenzie)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Smooth Scotch (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mister Beeton (IRE)1
1st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 9th (50/1 11-5 Rated 117) P T Smithers Smooth Scotch (IRE) fell (80/1 11-8 Rated 116) L Quinlan (23 ran)
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10
-00-
Hands On (IRE) 5,b g 11-10

Flemensfirth (USA)-Serious Fun(Galileo)

(292) (John P McManus)
Rated 118

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hands On (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Whiskeywealth (IRE)1
2nd May 2024 Punchestown(2m 94yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 10th (20/1 11-5 Rated 121) J P Shinnick 5.75L in front of Hands On (IRE) 14th (12/1 11-5 Rated 120) S D Torrens (24 ran)
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11
-336
Kap Vert (FR) 5,ch g 11-10

Kapgarde (FR)-Tavera(Turgeon)

(33) (If The Kap Fits)
Rated 118

12
1-90
Hamsiyann (IRE) 5,ch g 11-9

Lope De Vega (IRE)-Harasiya(Pivotal)

ts7(26) (Mr P Davies)
Rated 117

13
pu15
Ballysax Hank (IRE) 6,ch g 11-8

Eliot (GER)-Gothen Niece(Gothenberg)

hd4(10) (Mr Martin Gowing)
Rated 116

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ballysax Hank (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Showurappreciation (IRE)1
9th Mar 2025 Naas(2m 4f 29yds, Chase, Chase - Soft. Hurdle - Soft, yielding to soft places) Showurappreciation (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-12) J S McGarvey Ballysax Hank (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 11-12) K C Sexton (15 ran)
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14
1714
Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 6,b m 11-8

Ocovango (GB)-Become Legend(Mahler)

(26) cd1 bf (Mrs Diane Flanagan)
Rated 116

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Birmingham Alabama (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Portnacoo (IRE)1
1st Jan 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding ) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-6 Rated 104) D J Gilligan 1.75L in front of Portnacoo (IRE) 4th (4/1Fav 11-6 Rated 111) T P Harney (20 ran)
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Ira Hayes (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Wexford(3m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 4th (7/2Fav 11-11 Rated 117) J C Gainford 9.50L in front of Ira Hayes (IRE) 6th (5/1 11-9) A Harvey (11 ran)
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15
241-
Nouvotic (FR) 6,b g 11-8

Morandi (FR)-Licky Star(Key Of Luck)

hd6(291) (R S Brookhouse)
Rated 116

16
44-3
Thanksforthehelp (FR) 8,gr g 11-8

Martaline (GB)-Agathe Du Berlais(Poliglote)

ts+cp9(102) (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 116 Won When Rated 117

17
/173
Doctor Churchill (IRE) 7,b g 11-6

Mukhadram (GB)-Salhooda(Nayef)

cp5(24) (Pierce Gerard Molony)
Rated 114

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Doctor Churchill (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mister Beeton (IRE)1
6th May 2023 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-7 Rated 111) S Fitzgerald 5.37L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 10th (12/1 11-7 Rated 113) P K Donovan (18 ran)
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Giant Haystacks (IRE)1
5th Jan 2025 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places: changed to Heavy after Race 4) Doctor Churchill (IRE) 1st (28/1 11-2 Rated 104) Cian Cullinan Giant Haystacks (IRE) pulled up (10/3 12-0 Rated 112) C Stone-Walsh (17 ran)
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Fairyland Opera (IRE)1
8th Feb 2025 Naas(1m 7f 158yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (9/1 10-12 Rated 106) Conor Clarke 11.06L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 7th (15/2 11-6 Rated 114) C D Smithers (11 ran)
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18
8221
Fairyland Opera (IRE) 6,b m 11-6

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Penny Opera(Presenting)

ts6(17) (Mrs T K Cooper & Miss Diana Cooper)
Rated 114

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fairyland Opera (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Doctor Churchill (IRE)1
8th Feb 2025 Naas(1m 7f 158yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (9/1 10-12 Rated 106) Conor Clarke 11.06L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 7th (15/2 11-6 Rated 114) C D Smithers (11 ran)
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Kimy (FR)1
22nd Mar 2025 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (4/1 10-13 Rated 112) J P Shinnick 53.88L in front of Kimy (FR) 13th (6/1 11-3 Rated 111) D E Mullins (13 ran)
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19
r541
Howdoyalikeherhome (IRE) 6,b g 11-6

Champs Elysees (GB)-Thedoublede(Deploy)

cp3(17) (Ed Mulligan)
Rated 114

20
0-p1
In For The Night (IRE) 7,b g 11-6

Champs Elysees (GB)-Coolnasmear(Flemensfirth)

(27) (John P McManus)
Rated 114

Head to Head

In the last 3 years In For The Night (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Nagger Reidy (GB)2
3rd Apr 2025 Naas(2m 2f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places (Good to Yielding after 4th)) In For The Night (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-4 Rated 107) Aidan Kelly 7.50L in front of The Nagger Reidy (GB) 3rd (5/1 11-5 Rated 110) Mr M N Sharpe (18 ran)
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31st Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle), changed to Soft after Race 3: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Chase) & changed to Soft after Race 1) In For The Night (IRE) 10th (11/2 10-9 Rated 108) M P Walsh The Nagger Reidy (GB) unseated rider (11/4Fav 10-9 Rated 108) J J Slevin (12 ran)
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21
21-p
Giant Haystacks (IRE) 6,br g 11-4

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Varnay(Machiavellian)

(115) (Keep It Simple Syndicate)
Rated 112

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Giant Haystacks (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Doctor Churchill (IRE)1
5th Jan 2025 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places: changed to Heavy after Race 4) Doctor Churchill (IRE) 1st (28/1 11-2 Rated 104) Cian Cullinan Giant Haystacks (IRE) pulled up (10/3 12-0 Rated 112) C Stone-Walsh (17 ran)
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Stay Gold (IRE)1
28th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Giant Haystacks (IRE) 1st (15/2 10-10 Rated 104) T P Harney 14.75L in front of Stay Gold (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-0 Rated 106) L A McKenna (23 ran)
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22
31/6
Showurappreciation (IRE) 7,b g 11-4

Mastercraftsman (IRE)-Round of Applause(Galileo)

(52) (John P McManus)
Rated 112

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Showurappreciation (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballysax Hank (IRE)1
9th Mar 2025 Naas(2m 4f 29yds, Chase, Chase - Soft. Hurdle - Soft, yielding to soft places) Showurappreciation (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-12) J S McGarvey Ballysax Hank (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 11-12) K C Sexton (15 ran)
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23
21-9
Beyond Your Dreams (IRE) 4,b f 11-3

Fastnet Rock (AUS)-It's My Pleasure(Galileo)

cp2(50) (John P McManus)
Rated 119

24
-2p0
Kimy (FR) 5,b f 11-2

Barastraight (GB)-Minimiss(Spirit One)

(39) (Mrs Rita Byrne)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Kimy (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
She's A Fine Wine (IRE)1
31st Jul 2024 Galway(2m 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) She's A Fine Wine (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-11 Rated 120) Rachael Blackmore 27.32L in front of Kimy (FR) 17th (25/1 10-0 Rated 107) M J M O'Sullivan (19 ran)
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Cloonainra (IRE)1
26th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Good to Yielding, yielding in places Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Cloonainra (IRE) 2nd (40/1 10-10 Rated 114) D A Kidd 6.94L in front of Kimy (FR) 7th (40/1 10-5 Rated 109) Mr J H Williamson (19 ran)
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Fairyland Opera (IRE)1
22nd Mar 2025 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (4/1 10-13 Rated 112) J P Shinnick 53.88L in front of Kimy (FR) 13th (6/1 11-3 Rated 111) D E Mullins (13 ran)
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25
59-4
Stay Gold (IRE) 6,b g 11-2

Malinas (GER)-Barradaw Gale(Flemensfirth)

cp2(86) bf (Paul McKeon)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Stay Gold (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Giant Haystacks (IRE)1
28th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Giant Haystacks (IRE) 1st (15/2 10-10 Rated 104) T P Harney 14.75L in front of Stay Gold (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-0 Rated 106) L A McKenna (23 ran)
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RESERVES
26
5472
Polemon (GB) 6,b g 11-2

Frankel (GB)-Very Good News(Empire Maker)

ts+cp+(13) (Carthy, Rogers & O'Brien Partnership)
Rated 110

27
-523
The Nagger Reidy (GB) 6,b g 11-2

Kayf Tara (GB)-Broxbourne(Refuse To Bend)

cp2(27) (It All Started In Belmont Syndicate)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Nagger Reidy (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
In For The Night (IRE)2
3rd Apr 2025 Naas(2m 2f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places (Good to Yielding after 4th)) In For The Night (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-4 Rated 107) Aidan Kelly 7.50L in front of The Nagger Reidy (GB) 3rd (5/1 11-5 Rated 110) Mr M N Sharpe (18 ran)
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31st Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle), changed to Soft after Race 3: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Chase) & changed to Soft after Race 1) In For The Night (IRE) 10th (11/2 10-9 Rated 108) M P Walsh The Nagger Reidy (GB) unseated rider (11/4Fav 10-9 Rated 108) J J Slevin (12 ran)
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28
-302
Mic Drop (IRE) 6,b g 11-1

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Is Herself About(Flemensfirth)

ts2(18) bf (Peter Tarrant)
Rated 109

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
Mrs John Harrington
2021 - Guiri(9/1), 2017 - Magic Of Light(11/1)
2
S T Nolan
2015 - Shamiran(33/1), 2012 - Shamiran(12/1)
1
Adrian McGuinness
2013 - Beau Michael(25/1)
1
C Roche
2014 - Master Oscar(14/1)
1
Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
2016 - Shamiran(16/1)
1
Henry De Bromhead
2022 - Life In The Park(9/2)
1
John E Kiely
2011 - Oneeightofamile(12/1)
1
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2024 - Harsh(17/2)
1
Leonard Whitmore
2007 - Brave Right(9/1)
1
Liz Doyle
2023 - Ballybawn Belter(17/2)
1
Matthew J Smith
2018 - Prince Garyantle(25/1)
1
Michael O'Hare
2009 - Montana Slim(25/1)
1
Paul Martin Pierce
2008 - Here Comes Sally(14/1)
1
Philip Hobbs
2019 - Musical Slave(7/1)
1
W P Mullins
2010 - Sivota(7/2Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
D E Splaine
2013 - Beau Michael(25/1), 2011 - Oneeightofamile(12/1)
1
A P Cawley
2008 - Here Comes Sally(14/1)
1
A Ring
2015 - Shamiran(33/1)
1
A W Short
2018 - Prince Garyantle(25/1)
1
C G O'Dwyer
2023 - Ballybawn Belter(17/2)
1
D J Gilligan
2024 - Harsh(17/2)
1
E Mullins
2010 - Sivota(7/2Fav)
1
I J McCarthy
2012 - Shamiran(12/1)
1
J S McGarvey
2014 - Master Oscar(14/1)
1
John J O'Neill Jr
2019 - Musical Slave(7/1)
1
K H Clarke
2009 - Montana Slim(25/1)
1
M P O'Connor
2022 - Life In The Park(9/2)
1
N J O'Shea
2007 - Brave Right(9/1)
1
N M Kelly
2016 - Shamiran(16/1)
1
R P Treacy
2017 - Magic Of Light(11/1)
1
S D Torrens
2021 - Guiri(9/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
6
6yo
2021 - Guiri(9/1), 2019 - Musical Slave(7/1), 2017 - Magic Of Light(11/1), 2014 - Master Oscar(14/1), 2011 - Oneeightofamile(12/1), 2010 - Sivota(7/2Fav)
3
7yo
2012 - Shamiran(12/1), 2009 - Montana Slim(25/1), 2007 - Brave Right(9/1)
2
5yo
2023 - Ballybawn Belter(17/2), 2022 - Life In The Park(9/2)
2
8yo
2018 - Prince Garyantle(25/1), 2008 - Here Comes Sally(14/1)
1
10yo
2015 - Shamiran(33/1)
1
11yo
2016 - Shamiran(16/1)
1
4yo
2024 - Harsh(17/2)
1
9yo
2013 - Beau Michael(25/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
3
Polish Precedent (USA)
2016 - Shamiran(16/1), 2015 - Shamiran(33/1), 2012 - Shamiran(12/1)
1
Accordion
2009 - Montana Slim(25/1)
1
Catcher In The Rye (IRE)
2011 - Oneeightofamile(12/1)
1
Dark Angel (IRE)
2024 - Harsh(17/2)
1
Exit To Nowhere (USA)
2018 - Prince Garyantle(25/1)
1
Flemensfirth (USA)
2017 - Magic Of Light(11/1)
1
Getaway (GER)
2019 - Musical Slave(7/1)
1
Medicean (GB)
2013 - Beau Michael(25/1)
1
Motivator (GB)
2021 - Guiri(9/1)
1
Oscar (IRE)
2014 - Master Oscar(14/1)
1
Rashar (USA)
2008 - Here Comes Sally(14/1)
1
Right Win (IRE)
2007 - Brave Right(9/1)
1
Sakhee (USA)
2010 - Sivota(7/2Fav)
1
Valirann (FR)
2023 - Ballybawn Belter(17/2)
1
Walk In The Park (IRE)
2022 - Life In The Park(9/2)

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Ballysax Hank, Ira Hayes, Polemon, Nouvotic, Showurappreciation. Tonguestrap Ira Hayes» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 13/2 Portnacoo, 15/2 Cloonainra, Fairyland Opera, 10/1 Howdoyalikeherhome, Beyond Your Dreams, 12/1 Hamsiyann, She's A Fine Wine, 14/1 Smooth Scotch, Giant Haystacks, In For The Night, 16/1 Thanksforthehelp, Birmingham Alabama, Kap Vert, Doctor Churchill, Nouvotic, 20/1 American Sniper, Mister Beeton, Ira Hayes, 25/1 Ballysax Hank, Showurappreciation, Stay Gold, 33/1 Others.

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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.