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Going - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places - Changed to Soft after R2. Overcast

Formscan By Tom Weekes - FAULTY is consistent and returned from a 364-day layoff when running well last month. Suited by testing ground and this distance, he finished 11 lengths ahead of today's rival Lightkeeper at Punchestown and should confirm placings on the same terms. Tattersalls Sales Bumper winner Icare Desbois ran a fine race at Leopardstown over Christmas but disappointed at Naas in January. He should figure at the business end but carries an 8lb penalty. Clonshire River was a beaten odds-on favourite at Thurles last month (On Your Way finished third) and faces a stiffer task today. Ayiko was well beaten on recent hurdles debut and runs in a first-time tongue-tie.

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En Or (FR) 6,b g 11-12

Dariyan (FR)-Decize(Kentucky Dynamite)

ts6(157) (John Hartnett & Helen Hartnett)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years En Or (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Kalsman (IRE)1
23rd May 2023 Punchestown(1m 7f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding) En Or (FR) 4th (22/1 11-12) Peter Carberry 70.25L in front of Kalsman (IRE) 13th (250/1 11-5) Thomas Reilly (16 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Icare Desbois (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Doctor Glide (FR)1
26th Dec 2023 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, yielding to soft in places Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Icare Desbois (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-12) D E Mullins 20.25L in front of Doctor Glide (FR) 10th (25/1 11-12) K M Donoghue (23 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Deep Sigh (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Kalsman (IRE)1
2nd Jun 2023 Down Royal(2m 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Deep Sigh (FR) 7th (66/1 11-0) B W Harvey Kalsman (IRE) unseated rider (150/1 10-13) P J O'Hanlon (11 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Clonshire River (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
On Your Way (IRE)1
13th Feb 2024 Thurles(1m 7f 132yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Clonshire River (IRE) 2nd (5/6Fav 11-4 Rated 114) R A Doyle 20.00L in front of On Your Way (IRE) 3rd (4/1 10-13) P Byrnes (12 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Doctor Glide (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Icare Desbois (FR)1
26th Dec 2023 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, yielding to soft in places Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Icare Desbois (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-12) D E Mullins 20.25L in front of Doctor Glide (FR) 10th (25/1 11-12) K M Donoghue (23 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Faulty (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Kalsman (IRE)1
26th Dec 2022 Down Royal(2m 1f , Bumper, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Faulty (GB) 3rd (9/5Fav 11-7) Mr Pat Taaffe 111.50L in front of Kalsman (IRE) 9th (200/1 11-7) Mr J Kelly Smith (11 ran)
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Lightkeeper (IRE)1
21st Feb 2024 Punchestown(2m 148yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Faulty (GB) 2nd (10/3 11-4) Sam Ewing 11.00L in front of Lightkeeper (IRE) 3rd (15/8Fav 11-4) J W Kennedy (16 ran)
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Glentaisie (IRE) 6,b g 11-4

Doyen (IRE)-Second Best(Supreme Leader)

(317) (Trevor McConnell)

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Kalsman (IRE) 6,br g 11-4

Kalanisi (IRE)-South Circle(Desert King)

(95) (William Anderson)
Rated 85

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Kalsman (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Deep Sigh (FR)1
2nd Jun 2023 Down Royal(2m 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Deep Sigh (FR) 7th (66/1 11-0) B W Harvey Kalsman (IRE) unseated rider (150/1 10-13) P J O'Hanlon (11 ran)
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Faulty (GB)1
26th Dec 2022 Down Royal(2m 1f , Bumper, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Faulty (GB) 3rd (9/5Fav 11-7) Mr Pat Taaffe 111.50L in front of Kalsman (IRE) 9th (200/1 11-7) Mr J Kelly Smith (11 ran)
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En Or (FR)1
23rd May 2023 Punchestown(1m 7f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding) En Or (FR) 4th (22/1 11-12) Peter Carberry 70.25L in front of Kalsman (IRE) 13th (250/1 11-5) Thomas Reilly (16 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lightkeeper (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Faulty (GB)1
21st Feb 2024 Punchestown(2m 148yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Faulty (GB) 2nd (10/3 11-4) Sam Ewing 11.00L in front of Lightkeeper (IRE) 3rd (15/8Fav 11-4) J W Kennedy (16 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years On Your Way (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Clonshire River (IRE)1
13th Feb 2024 Thurles(1m 7f 132yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Clonshire River (IRE) 2nd (5/6Fav 11-4 Rated 114) R A Doyle 20.00L in front of On Your Way (IRE) 3rd (4/1 10-13) P Byrnes (12 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Club Manager (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shahbaz (IRE)1
2nd Mar 2024 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Club Manager (GB) 5th (33/1 11-7) K E Buckley 16.25L in front of Shahbaz (IRE) 9th (5/2 11-7) K M Donoghue (14 ran)
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Grann's Boy (IRE)1
2nd Mar 2024 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Club Manager (GB) 5th (33/1 11-7) K E Buckley 11.75L in front of Grann's Boy (IRE) 8th (22/1 11-7) S W Flanagan (14 ran)
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Grann's Boy (IRE) 4,b g 11-2

Zoffany (IRE)-Cloudy Miss(Shamardal)

(15) (Nap Racing Syndicate)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Granns Boy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shahbaz (IRE)1
2nd Mar 2024 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Grann's Boy (IRE) 8th (22/1 11-7) S W Flanagan 4.50L in front of Shahbaz (IRE) 9th (5/2 11-7) K M Donoghue (14 ran)
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Club Manager (GB)1
2nd Mar 2024 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Club Manager (GB) 5th (33/1 11-7) K E Buckley 11.75L in front of Grann's Boy (IRE) 8th (22/1 11-7) S W Flanagan (14 ran)
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Shahbaz (IRE) 4,gr g 11-2

Free Eagle (IRE)-Middle Persia(Dalakhani)

(15) (Mrs J Hampson)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shahbaz (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Club Manager (GB)1
2nd Mar 2024 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Club Manager (GB) 5th (33/1 11-7) K E Buckley 16.25L in front of Shahbaz (IRE) 9th (5/2 11-7) K M Donoghue (14 ran)
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Grann's Boy (IRE)1
2nd Mar 2024 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Grann's Boy (IRE) 8th (22/1 11-7) S W Flanagan 4.50L in front of Shahbaz (IRE) 9th (5/2 11-7) K M Donoghue (14 ran)
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RESERVES
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Fellowshall (GB) 7,b g 11-4

Tau Ceti (GB)-Dead End(Exit To Nowhere)

(344) (R K Watson)

First Time - Over Hurdles Addragoole, Helicon, Evies Court, Glentaisie. Tonguestrap Ayiko, Doctor Glide» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/4 Faulty, 9/2 Lightkeeper, 5/1 Clonshire River, 11/2 Icare Desbois, 7/1 Doctor Glide, 10/1 Shahbaz, On Your Way, 14/1 En Or, 16/1 Addragoole, 20/1 Club Manager, 25/1 Ayiko, Fairytale New York, Deep Sigh, 50/1 Glentaisie, Helicon, Aurea Fortuna, 100/1 Kalsman, 200/1 Others.

Previous Years
2023 Western Comandor 5 10-13 L Quinlan 12/1 (John Patrick Ryan)
2022 Billable Grant 5 10-13 Gavin Brouder 66/1 (C A McBratney)
2021 Homme D'un Soir 5 12-0 D F O'Regan 9/4 (Mrs Denise Foster)
2020 Wingin A Prayer 5 11-4 R M Power 10/3 (Mrs John Harrington)
2019 Roll Again 5 11-4 P Townend 11/4 (W P Mullins)
2018 Icario 5 11-12 D N Russell 13/8 (Gordon Elliott)
2017 Geneva Barracks 5 10-11 C Brassil 11/4 (Martin Brassil)
2016 Mount Beckham 7 11-4 S W Flanagan 8/1 (Miss Clare Louise Cannon)
2015 Delvin Road 7 10-11 Donagh Meyler 10/3 (A J Martin)
2014 Black Spot On 7 10-13 M W Bowes 6/4Fav (J Woods)
2013 Monelissio 6 10-11 J S McGarvey 7/1 (Peter Casey)
2012 Time To Work 4 11-0 E J McNamara 5/4Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2011 Kid Curry 8 11-4 J L Cullen 7/2 (Noel Meade)
2010 Wee Sonny 4 10-6 M J Bolger 9/2 (Liam Lennon)
2009 Dundrum 5 11-4 A D Leigh 11/10Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2008 Kronos 5 11-9 M J Ferris 8/1 (Mervyn Torrens)
2007 Silent Creek 5 11-2 A P Crowe 4/1 (C Roche)
2006 Gaspar 6 11-1 M Darcy 9/4Fav (S J Mahon)
2005 Johnston's Swallow 7 11-1 T G M Ryan 15/8Fav (M J P O'Brien)
2004 Mr Murphy 8 11-1 R Geraghty 5/4Fav (J G Cosgrave)
2003 Dantes Reef 7 11-1 I J Power 11/4 (A J Martin)
2002 Eye Of The Tiger 6 11-3 N P Mulholland 10/1 (S A Kirk)

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/P Townend
6
22
27

C Byrnes/P Byrnes
3
11
27

Gordon Elliott/J W Kennedy
2
30
6

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
21
183
11

W P Mullins
14
88
15

Gordon Elliott
8
99
8

Noel Meade
5
27
18

A J Martin
3
42
7

C Byrnes
3
16
18

John C McConnell
2
52
3

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
6
22
27

K M Donoghue
3
30
10

P Byrnes
3
14
21

J W Kennedy
2
35
5

S D Torrens
2
22
9

D King
2
28
7

B W Harvey
2
11
18

J Coen
1
6
16

J J Slevin
1
6
16

R Deegan
1
1
100

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Down Royal

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
193
885
22

W P Mullins
33
186
18

S R B Crawford
29
444
7

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
26
204
13

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
17
154
11

Liam Lennon
12
171
7

John C McConnell
11
133
8

C Byrnes
9
63
14

A J Martin
9
78
12

R K Watson
6
186
3

Noel C Kelly
5
153
3

Noel Meade
5
89
6

C A McBratney
4
93
4

Eddie & Patrick Harty
1
9
11

E D Delany
1
27
4

Tom Dreaper
0
5
0

H Rogers
0
70
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Down Royal

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J W Kennedy
54
167
32

P Townend
21
146
14

K M Donoghue
18
183
10

C D Maxwell
16
201
8

J J Slevin
13
120
11

S D Torrens
12
110
11

Sam Ewing
9
73
12

J C Gainford
5
46
11

C Stone-Walsh
3
29
10

P Byrnes
3
38
8

B W Harvey
2
38
5

D A Jacob
2
19
11

D King
1
23
4

R Deegan
1
16
6

J Coen
1
12
8

C D Smithers
0
18
0

Peter Carberry
0
38
0

D A Kidd
0
9
0

Thomas Reilly
0
19
0

Mr J P Sutton
0
3
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Down Royal

Horse
Wins
Runs
Deep Sigh (FR)
0
1
Clonshire River (IRE)
0
1
Faulty (GB)
0
2
Helicon (IRE)
0
1
Kalsman (IRE)
0
3
Grann's Boy (IRE)
0
2
Georgia Celena (IRE)
0
1