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Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Soft to HeavyWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 2f. 180yds. 4.52
2m. 2f. 180yds. Hcap Hurdle 4-y-o plus 12 Declared
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
of €12,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00 Fine
Formscan By John O'Riordan - Runner-up over course and distance in January, TEENAGE KISS can go one place better here. With the eventual winner making all to score in that aforementioned race, the Conor O'Dwyer-trained five-year-old did best of the rest in staying on late for minor honours. Off just 1lb higher now, the daughter of Walk In The Park can make the breakthrough. Keiths Boy, who probably paid the price for chasing the front runner in that same contest, weakened late on to finish fourth. It would be no surprise to see the Seamus Fahey-trained gelding finish a bit closer on this occasion. Themorethemerrier will need to improve on his three runs in maidens but could easily progress now entering handicaps.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Tough As Nails (IRE)-Annagh Haven(Indian Haven)
(62)
(T J Ward)
Rated 110
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 11 | 1 | 1 | -2.00 |
1st Jan 26 Tramore(1m 7f 180yds Novice Chase, Soft) Rated 103 14/1 11-1 D J Gilligan 4th of 9 runners, 12.5L behind Rockbrook
6th Dec 25 Navan(2m 4f 150yds Chase, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 150/1 11-4 Donagh Meyler 10th of 16 runners, 78.38L behind Predators Gold
8th Nov 25 Gowran Park(2m 4f Chase, Heavy) 12/1 11-3 Donagh Meyler 5th of 17 runners, 34.5L behind Jacovec Cavern
Flintshire (GB)-Lone Tigress(Tale of The Cat)
(45)
(Jiver Syndicate)
Rated 106
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 1 | -3.67 |
18th Jan 26 Thurles(1m 7f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 109 12/1 10-9 Donagh Meyler 11th of 13 runners, 41.38L behind Eachtotheirown
27th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 109 33/1 9-9 S O Callaghan (5) 7th of 17 runners, 12.75L behind Bowensonfire
15th Dec 25 Naas(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Rated 110 16/1 12-4 Mr R James 11th of 16 runners, 18.01L behind River Vale
In the last 3 years Free Flow (USA) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ballyredinkingston (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Dec 2025 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Free Flow (USA) 11th (16/1 12-4 Rated 110) Mr R James 10.50L in front of Ballyredinkingston (IRE) 15th (20/1 10-8 Rated 86) Mr J M Halford (16 ran) | ||
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| Tsavo Park (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Dec 2025 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Tsavo Park (IRE) 3rd (12/1 11-2 Rated 98) Ms K M Ryan 11.51L in front of Free Flow (USA) 11th (16/1 12-4 Rated 110) Mr R James (16 ran) | ||
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Blue Bresil (FR)-Lily Potter(Karinga Bay)
(28)
(John P McManus)
Rated 105
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
4th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (heavy in places on x-country)) 80/1 11-12 M P Walsh 7th of 15 runners, 17.5L behind Too Bossy For Us
11th Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 12yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) 50/1 11-12 M P Walsh 5th of 8 runners, 32L behind Espresso Milan
9th Nov 25 Naas(2m Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places.) 50/1 11-12 S D Torrens 13th of 16 runners, 72.5L behind Port Authority
Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Dawson's Corner(Tikkanen)
(25)
(Brian Pierce)
Rated 104
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 2 | -4.00 |
7th Feb 26 Naas(2m 2f 101yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy, heavy in places. Chase - Heavy, soft to heavy in places.) Rated 104 18/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 3rd of 12 runners, 27L and 5.5L behind Jalon D oudairies and Healys Pub
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 9/1 11-12 J C Gainford 3rd of 15 runners, 3.25L and 8.5L behind Needs Must and Pat s Legacy
26th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) 150/1 11-12 L P Dempsey 10th of 22 runners, 32.91L behind Murat
Mahler (GB)-French Theatre(King's Theatre)
ts+(11)
(Gerard Berkery & Con Berkery)
Rated 102
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 15 | 1 | 4 | 14.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
21st Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 103 7/1 11-5 S F O Keeffe 3rd of 16 runners, 1.75L and 9L behind Blow Wind Blow and Sock It To Me
3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Rated 102 14/1 11-4 S F O Keeffe 3rd of 10 runners, 3L and 0.5L behind Themanintheanorak and Folly Master
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 102 33/1 11-5 S F O Keeffe 4th of 16 runners, 7.25L behind Lough Nigara
Quotes on Cathryns Ruby (IRE)
She ran well in maidens but then disappointed and she's not the most straightforward filly to train. She has her issues, but when things are right, she's right. . I thought dropping back in grade today to a 0 to 100 that it would have to give her a chance and I didn't mind not claiming off of her for that reason. . I actually have to apologise to Alex Harvey because I was sure he was in Galway. Alex normally rides her but I put down Sean as he rides out at home as well. It was my fault, but Alex will be on her another day. . She's out of this grade now but she'll go for something similar and I hope the ground doesn't get too soft. . Gerard Berkery is from Tipperary but he had a horse at home I'd say around 15 years ago. We knew him from before and he rang me back at the start of the season asking would we take this filly. . It's great that it has worked out and she will go breeding eventually. Hopefully we can get another win into her.
After Cathryns Ruby (IRE) finished 1st at Wexford on Sun, 26th Oct 2025 2m 4f Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Cathryns Ruby (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Cathryns Ruby (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-5 Rated 103) S F O'Keeffe Midleton Rare (IRE) pulled up (16/1 11-3 Rated 101) K M Donoghue (16 ran) | ||
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| Teenage Kiss (IRE) | 1 | |
| 20th Apr 2025 Cork(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Cathryns Ruby (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-2) A Harvey 15.75L in front of Teenage Kiss (IRE) 8th (14/1 10-8) C G O'Dwyer (16 ran) | ||
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Champs Elysees (GB)-Brooklyn Babe(Robin Des Champs)
ts8cp6(11)
(Four Provinces Of Ireland Syndicate)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 19 | 3 | 3 | -4.50 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 5f Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 101 5/1 11-3 Sam Ewing pulled up of 14 runners, in race won by West Of Carrig
1st Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 93 7/2JFav 10-10 J W Kennedy 1st of 24 runners, by 0.5L and 2.25L from Oneforgonzo and Johnny Cakes
Quotes on Midleton Rare (IRE)
I had him as a four-year-old and we always liked him. He got sold to Dermot (McLoughlin, previous trainer) and won his bumper for Dermot, which we always thought he'd do. Then he was very disappointing but I think he had some niggly problems. We got him about three months ago, he came in from his holidays but was very bad with his feet so we owe that to our farrier, who has did a great job with him. The slower ground was a big help to him. He'll hopefully get some confidence with that and we can mix it between chasing with him.
After Midleton Rare (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Sun, 19th Oct 2025 2m 3f Hcap Hurdle Yielding to Soft
In the last 3 years Midleton Rare (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Cathryns Ruby (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Cathryns Ruby (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-5 Rated 103) S F O'Keeffe Midleton Rare (IRE) pulled up (16/1 11-3 Rated 101) K M Donoghue (16 ran) | ||
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| Teenage Kiss (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Oct 2025 Limerick(2m 3f 92yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft CHANGED to soft after 2nd race. Chase: yielding to soft.) Midleton Rare (IRE) 1st (5/1 10-7 Rated 85) Sam Ewing Teenage Kiss (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-2 Rated 100) C G O'Dwyer (13 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Catcheragain(Flemensfirth)
(27)
(West Coast Partnership)
Rated 99
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 2 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 2f Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 99 18/1 11-1 Gavin Brouder fell of 16 runners, in race won by Quornofamonday
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 99 10/1 12-0 Gavin Brouder 4th of 16 runners, 16L behind Verbal Sparring
15th Dec 25 Naas(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Rated 98 12/1 11-2 Ms K M Ryan (4) 3rd of 16 runners, 2.5L and 4L behind River Vale and Club Manager
In the last 3 years Tsavo Park (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Free Flow (USA) | 1 | |
| 15th Dec 2025 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Tsavo Park (IRE) 3rd (12/1 11-2 Rated 98) Ms K M Ryan 11.51L in front of Free Flow (USA) 11th (16/1 12-4 Rated 110) Mr R James (16 ran) | ||
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| Ballyredinkingston (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Dec 2025 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Tsavo Park (IRE) 3rd (12/1 11-2 Rated 98) Ms K M Ryan 22.01L in front of Ballyredinkingston (IRE) 15th (20/1 10-8 Rated 86) Mr J M Halford (16 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 2 | -5.00 |
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 98 12/1 10-12 B P Kennedy (4) 4th of 11 runners, 12.75L behind Run For Cover
26th Oct 25 Wexford(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places --- Changed to Yielding after Race 4) 12/1 10-6 B P Kennedy (7) 3rd of 12 runners, 1.75L and 15L behind Gin Tonic and Open Secret
4th Oct 25 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft CHANGED to yielding after 6th race) 25/1 11-3 B P Kennedy (7) 3rd of 12 runners, 16L and 1.5L behind Daydream Nation and Jackmoon
In the last 3 years Keiths Boy (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Teenage Kiss (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 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) Teenage Kiss (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-1 Rated 97) C G O'Dwyer 1.75L in front of Keiths Boy (IRE) 4th (12/1 10-12 Rated 98) B P Kennedy (11 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Serious Fun(Galileo)
cp2(54)
(John P McManus)
Rated 98
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 2 | -8.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 97 10/1 11-1 C G O Dwyer 2nd of 11 runners, 11L behind Run For Cover
27th Nov 25 Thurles(2m 11yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to yielding, yielding in places) Rated 98 18/1 11-7 C G O Dwyer (5) 6th of 13 runners, 8.5L behind Theanniversary Man
19th Oct 25 Limerick(2m 3f 92yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft CHANGED to soft after 2nd race. Chase: yielding to soft.) Rated 100 12/1 11-2 C G O Dwyer (5) pulled up(13 ran) in race won by Midleton Rare
In the last 3 years Teenage Kiss (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midleton Rare (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Oct 2025 Limerick(2m 3f 92yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft CHANGED to soft after 2nd race. Chase: yielding to soft.) Midleton Rare (IRE) 1st (5/1 10-7 Rated 85) Sam Ewing Teenage Kiss (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-2 Rated 100) C G O'Dwyer (13 ran) | ||
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| Cathryns Ruby (IRE) | 1 | |
| 20th Apr 2025 Cork(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Cathryns Ruby (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-2) A Harvey 15.75L in front of Teenage Kiss (IRE) 8th (14/1 10-8) C G O'Dwyer (16 ran) | ||
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| Keiths Boy (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 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) Teenage Kiss (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-1 Rated 97) C G O'Dwyer 1.75L in front of Keiths Boy (IRE) 4th (12/1 10-12 Rated 98) B P Kennedy (11 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Flemensbay(Flemensfirth)
(405)
(Swans High Stool Syndicate)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
23rd Jan 25 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 97 25/1 11-11 K C Sexton unseated rider of 16 runners, in race won by Aspurofthemoment
26th Dec 24 Leopardstown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Good to Yielding, yielding in places Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places) 250/1 11-0 A Balfe (7) 17th of 23 runners, 47.5L behind Kopek Des Bordes
16th Dec 24 Naas(2m 3f 118yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding Chase - Yielding, good to yielding) 125/1 11-7 K E Buckley 11th of 18 runners, 39.56L behind Shuffle The Deck
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 1 | 0 |
15th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 104yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 80/1 11-12 R Deegan 12th of 15 runners, 73.38L behind Ksar Fatal
20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds Maiden 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) 28/1 11-4 S W Flanagan 10th of 20 runners, 55.5L behind Green Hope
1st Jan 26 Tramore(2m 180yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 9/2 11-4 S W Flanagan 5th of 13 runners, 31.5L behind Stede Bonnet
Kingston Hill (GB)-Liss Na Tintri(Presenting)
(79)
(Hazel Bambrick)
Rated 84
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 8 | 0 | 1 | -8.00 |
| P2P | 5 | 0 | 0 |
15th Dec 25 Naas(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Rated 86 20/1 10-8 Mr J M Halford 15th of 16 runners, 28.51L behind River Vale
2nd Dec 25 Clonmel(2m 3f 97yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 125/1 10-11 Mr D McGill (7) 10th of 18 runners, 39.78L behind Parnell Street
23rd Oct 25 Clonmel(2m 205yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding. Chase: Good to Yielding) 50/1 11-12 D King 4th of 7 runners, 51L behind Irish Panther
In the last 3 years Ballyredinkingston (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Free Flow (USA) | 1 | |
| 15th Dec 2025 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Free Flow (USA) 11th (16/1 12-4 Rated 110) Mr R James 10.50L in front of Ballyredinkingston (IRE) 15th (20/1 10-8 Rated 86) Mr J M Halford (16 ran) | ||
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| Tsavo Park (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Dec 2025 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) Tsavo Park (IRE) 3rd (12/1 11-2 Rated 98) Ms K M Ryan 22.01L in front of Ballyredinkingston (IRE) 15th (20/1 10-8 Rated 86) Mr J M Halford (16 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 In For The Night 7 11-4 A P Kelly 11/1 (Desmond McDonogh)
2024 Clear The Clouds 6 11-6 C Stone-Walsh 17/2 (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2023 Miss Tempo 7 11-7 M P O'Connor 14/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2022 West Is Awake 6 11-9 P T Enright 4/1 (Edward Cawley)
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 - In a Hdl Handicap Themorethemerrier, Only For Our Man, Umpire's Call. Cheekpiece Tsavo Park» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 7/2 Themorethemerrier, 4/1 Teenage Kiss, 6/1 Cathryns Ruby, 15/2 Umpire's Call, 8/1 Sheer Raz, 10/1 Keiths Boy, 12/1 Only For Our Man, Butter Fingers, Tsavo Park, Free Flow, 14/1 Midleton Rare, 25/1 Ballyredinkingston.
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.
