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Going - Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy. Overcast and showery

Formscan By Alan Magee - BATTLE OF MIRBAT won over this trip at Wexford last summer and a return to this stamina test should suit after a consistent series of runs when filling the runner-up spot three times. The selection usually finishes well and was beaten less than two lengths by Brideswell Lad at Leopardstown last time with Birchdale just a neck away in third. Enda Bolger’s charge is certainly a threat and won over the banks at Punchestown earlier this season. St Denis’s Well has taken really well to fences winning three times but a 14lb hike for his latest success at Down Royal makes life more difficult while Macdermott has generally been let down by his jumping. Better Times Ahead won a valuable 2m7f novice handicap at Navan last spring and should benefit from his reappearance at Gowran.

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Birchdale (IRE) 10,br g 11-12

Jeremy (USA)-Onewayortheother(Presenting)

(29) d1 (John P McManus)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Birchdale (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cavalry Master (IRE)1
27th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(3m 50yds, Hcap Chase, Chase - Good to Yielding Hurdle - Yielding To Soft) Birchdale (IRE) 6th (33/1 10-4 Rated 129) C D Maxwell 17.13L in front of Cavalry Master (IRE) 8th (28/1 10-9 Rated 139) M P O'Connor (28 ran)
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Battle Of Mirbat (IRE)1
3rd Mar 2024 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds, Hcap Chase, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle/Bumper); Soft (Chase)) Battle Of Mirbat (IRE) 2nd (7/1 10-8 Rated 120) S F O'Keeffe .25L in front of Birchdale (IRE) 3rd (11/1 11-4 Rated 130) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Walk Away (IRE) 11,b g 11-10

Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Pegus Love(Executive Perk)

ts7(128) (Mr R Pallas)
Rated 130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Walk Away (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cavalry Master (IRE)1
5th Nov 2023 Cork(3m 4f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Cavalry Master (IRE) 9th (50/1 10-10 Rated 130) J C Gainford Walk Away (IRE) unseated rider (13/2 10-10 Rated 130) Rachael Blackmore (14 ran)
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Salmanino (FR)1
5th Nov 2023 Cork(3m 4f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Salmanino (FR) pulled up (10/1 10-1 Rated 121) S F O'Keeffe Walk Away (IRE) unseated rider (13/2 10-10 Rated 130) Rachael Blackmore (14 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cavalry Master (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Birchdale (IRE)1
27th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(3m 50yds, Hcap Chase, Chase - Good to Yielding Hurdle - Yielding To Soft) Birchdale (IRE) 6th (33/1 10-4 Rated 129) C D Maxwell 17.13L in front of Cavalry Master (IRE) 8th (28/1 10-9 Rated 139) M P O'Connor (28 ran)
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Walk Away (IRE)1
5th Nov 2023 Cork(3m 4f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Cavalry Master (IRE) 9th (50/1 10-10 Rated 130) J C Gainford Walk Away (IRE) unseated rider (13/2 10-10 Rated 130) Rachael Blackmore (14 ran)
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Salmanino (FR)1
5th Nov 2023 Cork(3m 4f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Cavalry Master (IRE) 9th (50/1 10-10 Rated 130) J C Gainford Salmanino (FR) pulled up (10/1 10-1 Rated 121) S F O'Keeffe (14 ran)
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Better Times Ahead (IRE)1
17th Feb 2024 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Hcap Chase, Heavy) Cavalry Master (IRE) 2nd (40/1 11-4 Rated 127) D J Gilligan 28.50L in front of Better Times Ahead (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-1 Rated 119) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Battle Of Mirbat (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Birchdale (IRE)1
3rd Mar 2024 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds, Hcap Chase, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle/Bumper); Soft (Chase)) Battle Of Mirbat (IRE) 2nd (7/1 10-8 Rated 120) S F O'Keeffe .25L in front of Birchdale (IRE) 3rd (11/1 11-4 Rated 130) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Bodhisattva (IRE) 7,ch g 11-3

Leading Light (IRE)-Honey Blond(Pilsudski)

cp+(43) (The 119 Partnership)
Rated 123 Won When Rated 124

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MacDermott (FR) 6,b g 11-1

Saint des Saints (FR)-Venerie(Alberto Giacometti)

(22) bf (Gallagher Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 121

Head to Head

In the last 3 years MacDermott (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Potters Party (IRE)2
16th Apr 2023 Tramore(2m 4f 70yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft, Chase - Soft, Yielding in places) MacDermott (FR) 1st (10/3 11-4) M J M O'Sullivan 5.50L in front of Potters Party (IRE) 3rd (5/6Fav 11-4 Rated 110) H Morgan (13 ran)
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30th Mar 2023 Limerick(2m 5f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft, yielding to soft in places) Potters Party (IRE) 3rd (6/5Fav 11-12 Rated 111) Rachael Blackmore 12.00L in front of MacDermott (FR) 5th (15/2 11-12) D E Mullins (14 ran)
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St Denis's Well (IRE) 6,ch g 11-1

Famous Name (GB)-Annie Greene(Indian Haven)

ts8cp3(15) d1 (Declans Bar Syndicate)
Rated 121

Head to Head

In the last 3 years St Deniss Well (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Potters Party (IRE)1
21st Dec 2022 Fairyhouse(2m 6f 110yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Potters Party (IRE) 4th (9/4Fav 11-4) Rachael Blackmore 149.56L in front of St Denis's Well (IRE) 10th (200/1 11-4) K M Donoghue (16 ran)
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Potters Party (IRE) 7,b g 11-0

Mahler (GB)-Rosies Rocket(Definite Article)

ts5cp3(107) cd1 (Pot Hunters)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Potters Party (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
St Denis's Well (IRE)1
21st Dec 2022 Fairyhouse(2m 6f 110yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Potters Party (IRE) 4th (9/4Fav 11-4) Rachael Blackmore 149.56L in front of St Denis's Well (IRE) 10th (200/1 11-4) K M Donoghue (16 ran)
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MacDermott (FR)2
16th Apr 2023 Tramore(2m 4f 70yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft, Chase - Soft, Yielding in places) MacDermott (FR) 1st (10/3 11-4) M J M O'Sullivan 5.50L in front of Potters Party (IRE) 3rd (5/6Fav 11-4 Rated 110) H Morgan (13 ran)
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30th Mar 2023 Limerick(2m 5f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft, yielding to soft in places) Potters Party (IRE) 3rd (6/5Fav 11-12 Rated 111) Rachael Blackmore 12.00L in front of MacDermott (FR) 5th (15/2 11-12) D E Mullins (14 ran)
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Salmanino (FR) 8,b g 11-0

Kapgarde (FR)-Rose Bank(Caballo Raptor)

(148) (Fauda Partnership)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Salmanino (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Walk Away (IRE)1
5th Nov 2023 Cork(3m 4f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Salmanino (FR) pulled up (10/1 10-1 Rated 121) S F O'Keeffe Walk Away (IRE) unseated rider (13/2 10-10 Rated 130) Rachael Blackmore (14 ran)
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Cavalry Master (IRE)1
5th Nov 2023 Cork(3m 4f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Cavalry Master (IRE) 9th (50/1 10-10 Rated 130) J C Gainford Salmanino (FR) pulled up (10/1 10-1 Rated 121) S F O'Keeffe (14 ran)
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Better Times Ahead (IRE) 7,b g 10-13

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Byerley Babe(Beneficial)

(44) (John P McManus)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Better Times Ahead (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cavalry Master (IRE)1
17th Feb 2024 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Hcap Chase, Heavy) Cavalry Master (IRE) 2nd (40/1 11-4 Rated 127) D J Gilligan 28.50L in front of Better Times Ahead (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-1 Rated 119) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Probable SP 11/4 MacDermott, 4/1 Battle Of Mirbat, 11/2 Birchdale, 7/1 St Denis's Well, 8/1 Read To Return, 10/1 Walk Away, Cavalry Master, 12/1 Better Times Ahead, 14/1 Potters Party, Bodhisattva, 16/1 Salmanino.

Previous Years
2023 Macs Charm 8 11-12 B Hayes 7/1 (C A Murphy)
2022 Defi Bleu 9 11-6 S Fitzgerald 20/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2021 Uisce Beatha 8 11-2 S D Torrens 11/2 (Padraig Roche)
2020 Abandoned
2019 Sizing Rome 7 11-0 K M Donoghue 4/1Fav (J T R Dreaper)
2018 Paper Lantern 9 10-11 Donagh Meyler 14/1 (Karl Thornton)
2017 White Arm 8 9-11 J W Kennedy 9/2JFav (A J Martin)
2016 On The Shannon 8 10-9 Mr B Browne 6/1 (Oliver McKiernan)
2015 Aurora Bell 7 11-1 M P Burke 16/1 (John M Burke)
2014 Usuel Smurfer 6 11-2 D E Mullins 20/1 (John Joseph Hanlon)
2013 Solstice Knight 10 10-12 B J Geraghty 12/1 (E J O'Grady)
2012 Caduceus 8 10-11 P Townend 10/1 (P Hughes)
2011 Another Palm 6 11-1 P Carberry 9/1 (Noel Meade)
2010 Sang Bleu 8 9-12 S W Flanagan 9/1 (Mrs Pauline Gavin)
2009 Lochan Lacha 8 11-0 R Walsh 7/2JFav (A J Martin)
2008 The Joker 10 10-12 S W Jackson 7/1 (S Donohoe)
2007 Super Gale 11 10-2 R M Power 14/1 (Mrs Denise Foster)
2006 Hasanpour 6 9-11 R Loughran 14/1 (Paul A Roche)
2005 No Half Session 8 10-13 P Carberry 5/2Fav (Noel Meade)
2004 Boom Economy 8 10-9 Mr N Halley 10/1 (Paul A Roche)
2003 Whatatouch 6 10-11 P Carberry 6/1 (Noel Meade)
2002 Western View 10 11-3 B M Cash 7/2JFav (Cecil Ross)
2001 Manodee 7 9-0 D J Howard 12/1 (A L T Moore)
2000 Newton Heath 7 11-2 D J Casey 8/1 (J E Mulhern)
1999 Florida Star 9 10-10 J F Titley 7/1 (V T O'Brien)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins/D E Mullins
1
19
5

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
22
121
18

Henry De Bromhead
14
112
12

Gordon Elliott
9
109
8

John C McConnell
4
36
11

Robert Tyner
2
9
22

Ian Patrick Donoghue
2
11
18

Michael J McDonagh
1
3
33

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Donagh Meyler
4
18
22

M P Walsh
4
26
15

C Stone-Walsh
2
25
8

D J Gilligan
2
14
14

J W Kennedy
2
40
5

D E Mullins
1
35
2

B W Harvey
1
6
16

S F O'Keeffe
1
29
3

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Fairyhouse

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
414
1769
23

Gordon Elliott
238
1662
14

A J Martin
66
649
10

Henry De Bromhead
62
648
10

Robert Tyner
18
251
7

E Bolger
14
129
11

Liz Doyle
11
189
6

Ian Patrick Donoghue
8
59
14

John C McConnell
4
147
3

Michael J McDonagh
1
75
1

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Fairyhouse

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
M P Walsh
87
747
12

J W Kennedy
84
440
19

D E Mullins
56
462
12

Rachael Blackmore
33
356
9

Donagh Meyler
23
300
8

S F O'Keeffe
17
245
7

D J Gilligan
8
88
9

C Stone-Walsh
5
76
7

B W Harvey
1
53
2

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Fairyhouse

Horse
Wins
Runs
Birchdale (IRE)
0
1
Walk Away (IRE)
0
1
Cavalry Master (IRE)
0
1
Bodhisattva (IRE)
0
2
MacDermott (FR)
0
1
St Denis's Well (IRE)
0
1
Potters Party (IRE)
1
3
Salmanino (FR)
0
2
Better Times Ahead (IRE)
0
3
Read To Return (IRE)
0
4