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Formscan By John O'Riordan - The Ross O'Sullivan-trained TALK IN THE PARK can open his account over fences. Having been handicapped over the minimum trip, the seven-year-old ran a huge race when runner-up in a Beginners' Chase at Galway in August. Subsequently third on his first start in handicap company at Listowel, the gelding ran well in a much stronger race when fourth in the Munster National last time. Smart hurdler Waterford Whispers has yet to replicate that form over fences but gives the impression that he has more to offer. It would be no surprise to see an improved performance upped up in distance here. Bet365 Gold Cup third High Class Hero has to be respected if fit and ready on his seasonal reappearance.

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-123
Head to Head

In the last 3 years High Class Hero (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shannon Royale (IRE)1
31st Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 209yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle), changed to Soft after Race 3: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Chase) & changed to Soft after Race 1) Shannon Royale (IRE) 1st (2/1 11-12) J C Gainford 2.25L in front of High Class Hero (GB) 2nd (6/4Fav 11-12) P Townend (7 ran)
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Drumgill (IRE)1
15th Mar 2025 Thurles(2m 4f 176yds, Novice Chase, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to good, good to yielding in places after 2nd race.) High Class Hero (GB) 2nd (2/13Fav 11-1 Rated 148) P Townend 15.00L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 3rd (16/1 11-1 Rated 125) D King (5 ran)
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2
1-40
Dee Capo (FR) 6,b g 11-5

Maxios (GB)-Walkure(Nathaniel)

(254) d1 (David L'Estrange)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dee Capo (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Waterford Whispers (IRE)2
7th Dec 2024 Navan(2m 4f 150yds, Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Waterford Whispers (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-12) B Hayes Dee Capo (FR) fell (18/1 11-12) D J Gilligan (18 ran)
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4th May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Dee Capo (FR) 11th (33/1 11-5 Rated 144) C P Millar Waterford Whispers (IRE) pulled up (2/1Fav 11-3 Rated 135) M P Walsh (23 ran)
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3
-13p
Sa Majeste (FR) 7,b g 11-2

Top Trip (GB)-Lost Maiby(Lost World)

(215) (John P McManus)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sa Majeste (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shannon Royale (IRE)1
22nd Nov 2024 Tipperary(2m 7f 110yds, Chase, Yielding - Soft) Sa Majeste (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 11-12) M P Walsh .06L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-12) Sam Ewing (6 ran)
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Waterford Whispers (IRE)1
28th Dec 2024 Limerick(2m 3f 100yds, Novice Chase, Yielding to soft, soft in places) Sa Majeste (FR) 5th (14/1 11-12) D E Mullins 11.75L in front of Waterford Whispers (IRE) 7th (6/1 11-12) B Hayes (7 ran)
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4
65p7
Shannon Royale (IRE) 7,b g 10-13

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Shannon Rose(Topanoora)

ts2cp9(28) c2 (Robcour)
Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shannon Royale (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
High Class Hero (GB)1
31st Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 7f 209yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle), changed to Soft after Race 3: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Chase) & changed to Soft after Race 1) Shannon Royale (IRE) 1st (2/1 11-12) J C Gainford 2.25L in front of High Class Hero (GB) 2nd (6/4Fav 11-12) P Townend (7 ran)
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Sa Majeste (FR)1
22nd Nov 2024 Tipperary(2m 7f 110yds, Chase, Yielding - Soft) Sa Majeste (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 11-12) M P Walsh .06L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-12) Sam Ewing (6 ran)
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Talk In The Park (IRE)1
17th Dec 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Soft to Heavy Hurdle - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Talk In The Park (IRE) 4th (9/2 10-0 Rated 111) D E Mullins 16.50L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 8th (3/1J Fav 11-4 Rated 130) J W Kennedy (11 ran)
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7-43
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Waterford Whispers (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sa Majeste (FR)1
28th Dec 2024 Limerick(2m 3f 100yds, Novice Chase, Yielding to soft, soft in places) Sa Majeste (FR) 5th (14/1 11-12) D E Mullins 11.75L in front of Waterford Whispers (IRE) 7th (6/1 11-12) B Hayes (7 ran)
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Dee Capo (FR)2
7th Dec 2024 Navan(2m 4f 150yds, Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Waterford Whispers (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-12) B Hayes Dee Capo (FR) fell (18/1 11-12) D J Gilligan (18 ran)
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4th May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 118yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Dee Capo (FR) 11th (33/1 11-5 Rated 144) C P Millar Waterford Whispers (IRE) pulled up (2/1Fav 11-3 Rated 135) M P Walsh (23 ran)
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5pp2
Drumgill (IRE) 6,b g 10-6

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Medinah Theatre(King's Theatre)

(14) (Mr John Patrick Ryan)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Drumgill (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
High Class Hero (GB)1
15th Mar 2025 Thurles(2m 4f 176yds, Novice Chase, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to good, good to yielding in places after 2nd race.) High Class Hero (GB) 2nd (2/13Fav 11-1 Rated 148) P Townend 15.00L in front of Drumgill (IRE) 3rd (16/1 11-1 Rated 125) D King (5 ran)
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Talk In The Park (IRE)1
19th Oct 2025 Limerick(3m , Hcap Chase, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft CHANGED to soft after 2nd race. Chase: yielding to soft.) Talk In The Park (IRE) 4th (15/2 10-2 Rated 127) M J Kenneally Drumgill (IRE) pulled up (22/1 11-0 Rated 132) D King (15 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Talk In The Park (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shannon Royale (IRE)1
17th Dec 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Soft to Heavy Hurdle - Soft, soft to heavy in places) Talk In The Park (IRE) 4th (9/2 10-0 Rated 111) D E Mullins 16.50L in front of Shannon Royale (IRE) 8th (3/1J Fav 11-4 Rated 130) J W Kennedy (11 ran)
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Drumgill (IRE)1
19th Oct 2025 Limerick(3m , Hcap Chase, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft CHANGED to soft after 2nd race. Chase: yielding to soft.) Talk In The Park (IRE) 4th (15/2 10-2 Rated 127) M J Kenneally Drumgill (IRE) pulled up (22/1 11-0 Rated 132) D King (15 ran)
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0607
Walnut Beach (IRE) 8,b g 10-0

Free Eagle (IRE)-Ohio(Teofilo)

(34) c1 (Ms H Brassil)
Rated 122 Won When Rated 122

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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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
10
32
31

Gordon Elliott/J W Kennedy
3
25
12

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
42
270
15

Gordon Elliott
9
114
7

Henry De Bromhead
7
61
11

Ross O'Sullivan
4
26
15

Ian Patrick Donoghue
3
27
11

Patrick J Flynn
1
5
20

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
10
32
31

D J O'Keeffe
6
34
17

Donagh Meyler
4
28
14

J W Kennedy
3
31
9

M J Kenneally
3
25
12

M P Walsh
2
15
13

S D Torrens
1
10
10

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Punchestown

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
610
2635
23

Gordon Elliott
236
1778
13

Henry De Bromhead
107
975
11

Ross O'Sullivan
10
170
6

Patrick J Flynn
3
86
3

John Patrick Ryan
3
137
2

Ian Patrick Donoghue
0
34
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Punchestown

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
193
729
26

M P Walsh
111
953
12

J W Kennedy
75
490
15

D J O'Keeffe
30
419
7

Donagh Meyler
21
291
7

S D Torrens
16
255
6

M J Kenneally
3
25
12

G B Noonan
2
35
6

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Punchestown

Horse
Wins
Runs
High Class Hero (GB)
1
3
Dee Capo (FR)
0
2
Sa Majeste (FR)
0
1
Shannon Royale (IRE)
2
4
Waterford Whispers (IRE)
0
1
Drumgill (IRE)
0
2
Talk In The Park (IRE)
0
2
Walnut Beach (IRE)
1
5