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  3. Sun, 17th Mar, 2024
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Going - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places - Changed to Soft after R2. Overcast
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Formscan By Tom Weekes - SILENT FLIGHT landed a gamble to win on his second run back following a long layoff, at Punchestown in January. He is 9lb higher but that form is quite strong, with the runner-up being an unexposed type and the third-placed horse winning subsequently. Maimie's Magic has won twice over hurdles in the UK and ran well over this distance at Navan recently. She mightn't be ahead of the handicapper but should run well. The Niffler disappointed when well backed on heavy ground at Clonmel last month but Jack Kennedy retains the ride. Veteran Father Jed is a nine-time winner and returns from a winter's break while Punchestown banks' winner Subset is best watched on reappearance, ahead of that upcoming festival.

1
4/91
Silent Flight (IRE) 8,b g 11-13

Mahler (GB)-Mountain Empress(Accordion)

(48) d1 (Mrs Michael Byrne)
Rated 94

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Silent Flight (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Joeswayornoway (IRE)1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Joeswayornoway (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-3 Rated 91) Shane Fenelon 10.25L in front of Silent Flight (IRE) 9th (25/1 11-5 Rated 86) J S McGarvey (21 ran)
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Lady Iseult (IRE)1
12th Mar 2022 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy, soft in places Chase - Soft, heavy in places) Lady Iseult (IRE) 4th (125/1 11-5) R A Doyle 15.50L in front of Silent Flight (IRE) 8th (100/1 11-12) B Browne (15 ran)
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Portnacoo (IRE)1
29th Jan 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Silent Flight (IRE) 1st (17/2 11-5 Rated 85) J S McGarvey Portnacoo (IRE) pulled up (25/1 11-6 Rated 91) L A McKenna (14 ran)
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2
0p-7
The Niffler (IRE) 7,gr g 11-13

Ocovango (GB)-Tagalong(Brian Boru)

ts3hd+(31) d1 (Kenneth James Mullen & Mrs A O'Connell)
Rated 94 Won When Rated 95

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Niffler (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Joeswayornoway (IRE)1
11th Mar 2023 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Joeswayornoway (IRE) 6th (40/1 10-10 Rated 98) D J Gilligan 3.25L in front of The Niffler (IRE) 8th (22/1 11-3 Rated 103) E O'Connell (20 ran)
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3
8-43
Maimie's Magic (IRE) 7,ch m 11-12

Getaway (GER)-Flemi(Flemensfirth)

ts3(15) (Horsplay Syndicate)
Rated 93 Won When Rated 94

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Maimies Magic (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Essential Part (IRE)1
14th Dec 2023 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle/bumper); Soft to Heavy (Chase)) Maimie's Magic (IRE) 8th (7/2Fav 12-4 Rated 93) Mr S Connor 13.25L in front of Essential Part (IRE) 14th (125/1 11-3 Rated 80) Harry Sexton (15 ran)
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4
040-
Lady Iseult (IRE) 9,ch m 11-11

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Bonny River(Exit To Nowhere)

cp4(142) d1 (B P Beggan)
Rated 92 Won When Rated 99

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lady Iseult (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Silent Flight (IRE)1
12th Mar 2022 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Heavy, soft in places Chase - Soft, heavy in places) Lady Iseult (IRE) 4th (125/1 11-5) R A Doyle 15.50L in front of Silent Flight (IRE) 8th (100/1 11-12) B Browne (15 ran)
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5
05-p
Party Pack (IRE) 6,b g 11-10

Well Chosen (GB)-Papal Dancer(Papal Bull)

(76) (Ruby Racing Syndicate)
Rated 91

6
-307
Joeswayornoway (IRE) 8,b f 11-8

Getaway (GER)-Ellens Perk(Executive Perk)

(24) (Joe Walsh)
Rated 89 Won When Rated 93

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Joeswayornoway (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Niffler (IRE)1
11th Mar 2023 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Joeswayornoway (IRE) 6th (40/1 10-10 Rated 98) D J Gilligan 3.25L in front of The Niffler (IRE) 8th (22/1 11-3 Rated 103) E O'Connell (20 ran)
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Essential Part (IRE)1
11th Nov 2023 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Essential Part (IRE) 6th (50/1 10-10 Rated 84) Harry Sexton 49.31L in front of Joeswayornoway (IRE) 15th (20/1 11-7 Rated 95) Shane Fenelon (20 ran)
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Silent Flight (IRE)1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Joeswayornoway (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-3 Rated 91) Shane Fenelon 10.25L in front of Silent Flight (IRE) 9th (25/1 11-5 Rated 86) J S McGarvey (21 ran)
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7
-0p-
College Causeway (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Pour Moi (IRE)-Still Small Voice(Polish Precedent)

(171) (Mrs Pamela White)
Rated 88

Head to Head

In the last 3 years College Causeway (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Father Jed (IRE)1
28th Aug 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 14yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdles & Bumper), Yielding (Chase)) Father Jed (IRE) 5th (10/1 11-4 Rated 90) P K Donovan 25.75L in front of College Causeway (IRE) 11th (20/1 11-4 Rated 92) Thomas Reilly (15 ran)
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8
009-
Flicker Of Hope (FR) 5,b g 11-7

Buck's Boum (FR)-Ojinska Dream(Early March)

(112) (Swords Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 88

9
p-p7
Portnacoo (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Morozov (USA)-Lady Shanrod(Generous)

(22) (H Smyth)
Rated 86

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Portnacoo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Silent Flight (IRE)1
29th Jan 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Silent Flight (IRE) 1st (17/2 11-5 Rated 85) J S McGarvey Portnacoo (IRE) pulled up (25/1 11-6 Rated 91) L A McKenna (14 ran)
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10
59-u
Perfect Pupil (IRE) 6,b g 11-4

Leading Light (IRE)-Present Promise(Presenting)

(12) (Mr Stephen McConville)
Rated 85

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Perfect Pupil (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Essential Part (IRE)1
31st Dec 2023 Punchestown(2m 159yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Perfect Pupil (IRE) 9th (28/1 11-6 Rated 87) Daire James McConville 74.75L in front of Essential Part (IRE) 15th (100/1 10-11 Rated 80) E M O'Sullivan (22 ran)
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11
0-f0
Rebel Cowgirl (IRE) 5,b f 11-4

Westerner (GB)-Lady Provocateur(Kalanisi)

(8) (F A McNulty)
Rated 85

12
/70-
Fairly Bold (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Fairly Ransom (USA)-Halfway Home(Presenting)

(399) (GVD Syndicate)
Rated 83

13
000-
Essential Part (IRE) 6,b f 10-13

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Velvetina(Barathea)

(77) (Jackman,Byrne,Lomax Partnership)
Rated 80

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Essential Part (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Joeswayornoway (IRE)1
11th Nov 2023 Gowran Park(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Essential Part (IRE) 6th (50/1 10-10 Rated 84) Harry Sexton 49.31L in front of Joeswayornoway (IRE) 15th (20/1 11-7 Rated 95) Shane Fenelon (20 ran)
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Perfect Pupil (IRE)1
31st Dec 2023 Punchestown(2m 159yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Perfect Pupil (IRE) 9th (28/1 11-6 Rated 87) Daire James McConville 74.75L in front of Essential Part (IRE) 15th (100/1 10-11 Rated 80) E M O'Sullivan (22 ran)
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Maimie's Magic (IRE)1
14th Dec 2023 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle/bumper); Soft to Heavy (Chase)) Maimie's Magic (IRE) 8th (7/2Fav 12-4 Rated 93) Mr S Connor 13.25L in front of Essential Part (IRE) 14th (125/1 11-3 Rated 80) Harry Sexton (15 ran)
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14
520-
Father Jed (IRE) 13,b g 10-13

Kutub (IRE)-Astrid(Rhoman Rule)

(142) d3 (John Patrick Ryan & Miss Gillian Ryan)
Rated 80 Won When Rated 85-102-95-97-91-90-83

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Father Jed (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
College Causeway (IRE)1
28th Aug 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 14yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdles & Bumper), Yielding (Chase)) Father Jed (IRE) 5th (10/1 11-4 Rated 90) P K Donovan 25.75L in front of College Causeway (IRE) 11th (20/1 11-4 Rated 92) Thomas Reilly (15 ran)
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15
8-49
Ferrum (GB) 8,b g 10-13

Sea The Moon (GER)-Claiomh Solais(Galileo)

cp5(25) (C F Brady)
Rated 80

16
900-
Flashthelights (IRE) 8,b g 10-13

Leading Light (IRE)-Kilbarry Cliche(Classic Cliche)

ts+(82) (Red Ned's Racing Club)
Rated 80 Won When Rated 84

17
313-
Subset (IRE) 10,b g 10-13

Dahjee (USA)-Secret Flutter(Entrepreneur)

(281) bf (Denis P Beary)
Rated 80

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Rebel Cowgirl, Flicker Of Hope» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 9/4 Silent Flight, 5/1 Maimie's Magic, 6/1 Subset, 8/1 The Niffler, 12/1 Portnacoo, 14/1 Ferrum, Joeswayornoway, Lady Iseult, 16/1 Flicker Of Hope, Flashthelights, 20/1 Fairly Bold, College Causeway, 25/1 Party Pack, Father Jed, Rebel Cowgirl, 33/1 Perfect Pupil, 50/1 Essential Part.

Previous Years
2023 Thecornerhouse 6 11-10 E Dwan 10/3Fav (Mrs Julie Cashin)
2022 Glenabo Bridge 11 11-5 C G O'Dwyer 4/1 (Oliver McKiernan)
2021 No Thanks 5 11-8 D P Maxwell 8/1 (Matthew J Smith)
2020 Demophon 6 11-8 Sarah Kavanagh 33/1 (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2019 Ballymadun 8 11-9 P J O'Hanlon 7/1 (Dermot Anthony McLoughlin)
2018 Rossmore's Pride 10 11-1 S D Torrens 5/1 (Christian Delcros)
2017 L'attesa 8 11-7 B Browne 7/1 (Shane Nolan)
2016 Theo 6 11-0 C Brassil 10/1 (S Donohoe)
2015 Colms Dream 6 10-13 N M Kelly 9/2JFav (Karl Thornton)
2014 Green Energy 7 11-0 K M Smith 8/1 (Matthew J Smith)
2013 Tyrone Tiger 7 11-5 S E Butler 8/1 (Miss S Barkley)
2012 Smile Crocodile 9 11-7 A P Heskin 8/1 (Daniel Miley)
2011 Get In There 6 11-7 A P Heskin 12/1 (Sean Thomas Doyle)
2010 Barney King 6 11-2 B T O'Connell 20/1 (John G Carr)
2009 Liscarton Oscar 7 11-7 M J Bolger 13/8Fav (C P Donoghue)
2008 Naujella Girl 8 10-13 M P Watts 7/1 (J G Cosgrave)
2007 Twocute 6 10-3 S W Jackson 8/1 (P J Rothwell)
2006 Doodle Addle 10 11-10 T J Dreaper 8/1 (J T R Dreaper)
2005 Orchard Grove 7 10-9 S G McDermott 10/1 (Peter McCreery)
2004 Another Aspect 5 10-12 R Geraghty 14/1 (Donal Kinsella)
2003 Ross Comm 7 11-8 R M Power 6/1 (George Stewart)
2002 Prince Hawkeye 6 10-0 R M Power 16/1 (G M Lyons)

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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
John C McConnell
1
26
3

Mark Fahey
1
9
11

P J Rothwell
1
46
2

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P T Enright
2
25
8

S D Torrens
2
22
9

J W Kennedy
2
35
5

B W Harvey
2
11
18

J J Slevin
1
6
16

Shane Fenelon
1
6
16

P K Donovan
1
15
6

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Down Royal

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
S R B Crawford
29
444
7

P J Rothwell
25
332
8

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
17
154
11

John C McConnell
11
133
8

E Sheehy
8
77
10

Noel C Kelly
5
153
3

John Patrick Ryan
4
86
5

Peter Maher
2
38
5

Mark Fahey
2
19
11

J P Flavin
2
9
22

Stephen McConville
2
53
4

Adrian Sexton
1
10
10

Jamie Albert Sloan
0
7
0

G A Kingston
0
37
0

M A Cahill
0
2
0

Eamonn O'Connell
0
5
0

Philip M Byrne
0
3
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Down Royal

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J W Kennedy
54
167
32

J J Slevin
13
120
11

S D Torrens
12
110
11

Sam Ewing
9
73
12

S F O'Keeffe
8
56
14

Mr S Connor
4
48
8

P T Enright
4
100
4

B W Harvey
2
38
5

J P O'Sullivan
2
29
7

P K Donovan
1
21
5

Anna McGuinness
1
9
11

Shane Fenelon
0
27
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Down Royal

Horse
Wins
Runs
Maimie's Magic (IRE)
0
1
Lady Iseult (IRE)
0
1
Perfect Pupil (IRE)
0
1
Father Jed (IRE)
0
1
Flashthelights (IRE)
0
3
Subset (IRE)
0
1
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