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Formscan By Donal Murphy - PIVOT BRIDGE has gone up a massive twenty-two since winning at Fairyhouse in April, and the Adrian McGuinness trained gelding might be able to defy the handicapper yet again here. The son of Pivotal has been a revelation over hurdles this year, and while he was just beaten at the Punchestown Festival he gained compensation at Killarney last month when winning a valuable Grade B contest. David Splaine again takes the ride on the six-year-old and his three pound claim will come in very handy. Director's Forum is an interesting contender coming back off a break and fitted with a tongue strap for the first time. The Jessica Harrington trained gelding won over the course and distance on his penultimate start, and he can be expected to give a good account of himself here. Rupert Lamb reverts back to hurdles after failing to complete on his last three efforts over fences. The grey gelding is rated twenty-six pounds higher over fences than hurdles, and with Ruby Walsh in the saddle he can be expected to go close. Casimir Road, Oscar Buzz, Desertmore Stream and Bridgequarter Girl are others to consider in this competitive contest.

1
-367
Kalann (IRE) 7,b g 11-10

Barathea (IRE)-Karkiyla(Darshaan)

(24) d2 (Premier Racing Club)
Rated 132

2
2120
Desertmore Stream (IRE) 6,b g 11-1

Celtic Swing (GB)-Another Cross(Cape Cross)

hd7(24) d1 bf (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 123

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Desertmore Stream (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Casimir Road (IRE)1
11th May 2014 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Casimir Road (IRE) 6th (16/1 9-10 Rated 110) M A Enright 8.56L in front of Desertmore Stream (IRE) 10th (5/1Fav 10-9 Rated 123) B T O'Connell (15 ran)
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Pivot Bridge (GB)2
11th May 2014 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (9/1 9-7 Rated 110) D E Splaine 15.69L in front of Desertmore Stream (IRE) 10th (5/1Fav 10-9 Rated 123) B T O'Connell (15 ran)
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20th Apr 2014 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (25/1 9-11 Rated 95) D E Splaine 3.00L in front of Desertmore Stream (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-9 Rated 118) B T O'Connell (20 ran)
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Oscar Buzz (IRE)1
20th Apr 2014 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding) Desertmore Stream (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-9 Rated 118) B T O'Connell 13.13L in front of Oscar Buzz (IRE) 9th (16/1 10-10 Rated 105) A E Lynch (20 ran)
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Ryansbrook (IRE)1
3rd Apr 2014 Clonmel(2m 100yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Desertmore Stream (IRE) 1st (11/8Fav 11-4 Rated 111) B T O'Connell 4.25L in front of Ryansbrook (IRE) 2nd (33/1 11-4 Rated ) M J Bolger (16 ran)
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3
00-8
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 8,ch g 11-0

Peintre Celebre (USA)-On The Razz(With Approval)

hd1(33) (Paul J McMahon)
Rated 122

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Paddy The Celeb (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Aladdins Cave (GB)2
22nd Jun 2013 Down Royal(1m 4f 190yds, Flat Hcap, Sprint course - Good; Round course - Good, Good to Yielding in places) Aladdins Cave (GB) 8th (8/1 9-5 Rated 93) G F Carroll .50L in front of Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 9th (7/1 9-7 Rated 95) S Foley (14 ran)
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26th May 2013 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Good To Firm) Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 1st (12/1 9-2 Rated 88) S Foley 5.75L in front of Aladdins Cave (GB) 6th (9/1 9-4 Rated 93) R P Whelan (20 ran)
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Casimir Road (IRE)1
10th Sep 2011 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Yielding to Soft) Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 18th (16/1 10-12 Rated 73) Mr P J McMahon 23.38L in front of Casimir Road (IRE) 26th (25/1 9-11 Rated 67) Miss D Quinlan (26 ran)
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4
4-0u
Absolutlyfantastic (GB) 7,b g 10-12

Alhaarth (IRE)-Persian Walk(Persian Bold)

(18) d1 (Fantastic Four)
Rated 120

5
1-2p
Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) 6,b f 10-12

Presenting (GB)-Bridgequarter Lady(King's Ride)

(34) d2 (Kevin Neville)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)1
29th Dec 2012 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Soft (Yielding to Soft in Places on hurdle course)) Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 6th (50/1 10-9 Rated ) Miss E A Lalor 100.00L in front of Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) 7th (16/1 10-11 Rated ) Mr D O'Connor (7 ran)
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Director's Forum (IRE)1
31st Jul 2013 Galway(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Soft; Hurdle/Flat - Soft (Heavy in places) after 1st race) Director's Forum (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-12 Rated ) R M Power Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 11-5 Rated ) Andrew J McNamara (14 ran)
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6
-ffp
Rupert Lamb (GB) 8,gr g 10-11

Central Park (IRE)-Charlotte Lamb(Pharly)

(34) d1 (Luke McMahon)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rupert Lamb (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Decade Player (IRE)1
1st May 2014 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Chase, Good To Yielding - changed to Yielding after 1st (Hurdle/chase), Good To Firm (Cross Country)) Decade Player (IRE) pulled up (28/1 9-3 Rated 117) A Ring Rupert Lamb (GB) pulled up (14/1 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (16 ran)
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7
698-
Honourable Emperor (IRE) 5,b g 10-10

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)-Belle Of Honour(Honour And Glory)

(222) d1 (McAlpine Syndicate)
Rated 118

8
1-80
Aladdins Cave (GB) 10,b g 10-9

Rainbow Quest (USA)-Flight of Fancy(Sadler's Wells)

cp+(35) d2 (R K Watson)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Aladdins Cave (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Paddy The Celeb (IRE)2
22nd Jun 2013 Down Royal(1m 4f 190yds, Flat Hcap, Sprint course - Good; Round course - Good, Good to Yielding in places) Aladdins Cave (GB) 8th (8/1 9-5 Rated 93) G F Carroll .50L in front of Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 9th (7/1 9-7 Rated 95) S Foley (14 ran)
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26th May 2013 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Good To Firm) Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 1st (12/1 9-2 Rated 88) S Foley 5.75L in front of Aladdins Cave (GB) 6th (9/1 9-4 Rated 93) R P Whelan (20 ran)
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Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)1
30th Apr 2014 Punchestown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Watering To Maintain)) Aladdins Cave (GB) 13th (14/1 11-5 Rated 118) P D Kennedy Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 10-13 Rated 114) G Malone (25 ran)
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9
7121
Pivot Bridge (GB) 6,ch g 10-9

Pivotal (GB)-Specifically(Sky Classic)

(24) d2 (D Daly)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Pivot Bridge (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Park Ranger (IRE)1
3rd Jul 2012 Gowran Park(1m 1f 100yds, Flat Hcap, Heavy) Pivot Bridge (GB) 3rd (6/1 8-4 Rated 72) F Lynch .00L in front of Park Ranger (IRE) 4th (3/1 9-5 Rated 87) F M Berry (7 ran)
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Casimir Road (IRE)1
11th May 2014 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (9/1 9-7 Rated 110) D E Splaine 7.13L in front of Casimir Road (IRE) 6th (16/1 9-10 Rated 110) M A Enright (15 ran)
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Oscar Buzz (IRE)2
1st May 2014 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding - changed to Yielding after 1st (Hurdle/chase), Good To Firm (Cross Country)) Pivot Bridge (GB) 2nd (11/1 10-3 Rated 103) D E Splaine 2.00L in front of Oscar Buzz (IRE) 3rd (33/1 10-7 Rated 104) P T Enright (25 ran)
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20th Apr 2014 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (25/1 9-11 Rated 95) D E Splaine 16.13L in front of Oscar Buzz (IRE) 9th (16/1 10-10 Rated 105) A E Lynch (20 ran)
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Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)1
4th Oct 2013 Gowran Park(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (12/1 11-1 Rated 87) D E Splaine 18.50L in front of Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 5th (8/1C Fav 11-9 Rated 92) J L Cullen (20 ran)
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Desertmore Stream (IRE)2
11th May 2014 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (9/1 9-7 Rated 110) D E Splaine 15.69L in front of Desertmore Stream (IRE) 10th (5/1Fav 10-9 Rated 123) B T O'Connell (15 ran)
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20th Apr 2014 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (25/1 9-11 Rated 95) D E Splaine 3.00L in front of Desertmore Stream (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-9 Rated 118) B T O'Connell (20 ran)
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10
50u2
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 9,b m 10-8

Karinga Bay (GB)-Carrigmorna Flyer(Bob Back)

(8) c1 d1 (P Corkery)
Rated 116

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Aladdins Cave (GB)1
30th Apr 2014 Punchestown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Watering To Maintain)) Aladdins Cave (GB) 13th (14/1 11-5 Rated 118) P D Kennedy Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 10-13 Rated 114) G Malone (25 ran)
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Pivot Bridge (GB)1
4th Oct 2013 Gowran Park(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (12/1 11-1 Rated 87) D E Splaine 18.50L in front of Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 5th (8/1C Fav 11-9 Rated 92) J L Cullen (20 ran)
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Bridgequarter Girl (IRE)1
29th Dec 2012 Leopardstown(2m , Bumper, Soft (Yielding to Soft in Places on hurdle course)) Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 6th (50/1 10-9 Rated ) Miss E A Lalor 100.00L in front of Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) 7th (16/1 10-11 Rated ) Mr D O'Connor (7 ran)
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11
-257
Ryansbrook (IRE) 6,b g 10-8

Alderbrook (GB)-Lost Link(Shernazar)

(24) (Thomas Friel)
Rated 116

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ryansbrook (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Desertmore Stream (IRE)1
3rd Apr 2014 Clonmel(2m 100yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Desertmore Stream (IRE) 1st (11/8Fav 11-4 Rated 111) B T O'Connell 4.25L in front of Ryansbrook (IRE) 2nd (33/1 11-4 Rated ) M J Bolger (16 ran)
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12
-361
Sports Line (IRE) 11,b g 10-6

Norwich-Hot Line(Riverhead)

ts+(73) cd1 (John J Mullane)
Rated 114

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sports Line (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Decade Player (IRE)1
21st Sep 2013 Listowel(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Yielding, Good in places after 1st race) Decade Player (IRE) 6th (16/1 9-9 Rated 101) A Ring 4.75L in front of Sports Line (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-11 Rated 122) K M Donoghue (15 ran)
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13
010-
Director's Forum (IRE) 6,ch g 10-2

Pivotal (GB)-Stage Struck(Sadler's Wells)

ts1(171) cd1 (Barry Connell)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Directors Forum (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Casimir Road (IRE)1
15th Dec 2013 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding; Yielding to Soft after 2nd race) Casimir Road (IRE) 11th (33/1 10-10 Rated 112) K C Sexton 72.00L in front of Director's Forum (IRE) 16th (13/2 10-13 Rated 110) D E Mullins (16 ran)
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Bridgequarter Girl (IRE)1
31st Jul 2013 Galway(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Soft; Hurdle/Flat - Soft (Heavy in places) after 1st race) Director's Forum (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-12 Rated ) R M Power Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 11-5 Rated ) Andrew J McNamara (14 ran)
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14
0-36
Casimir Road (IRE) 6,b g 10-1

High Chaparral (IRE)-Six Nations(Danzig)

ts5(24) d1 (Patrick G McKeon)
Rated 109

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Casimir Road (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Pivot Bridge (GB)1
11th May 2014 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (9/1 9-7 Rated 110) D E Splaine 7.13L in front of Casimir Road (IRE) 6th (16/1 9-10 Rated 110) M A Enright (15 ran)
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Paddy The Celeb (IRE)1
10th Sep 2011 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Yielding to Soft) Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 18th (16/1 10-12 Rated 73) Mr P J McMahon 23.38L in front of Casimir Road (IRE) 26th (25/1 9-11 Rated 67) Miss D Quinlan (26 ran)
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Director's Forum (IRE)1
15th Dec 2013 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding; Yielding to Soft after 2nd race) Casimir Road (IRE) 11th (33/1 10-10 Rated 112) K C Sexton 72.00L in front of Director's Forum (IRE) 16th (13/2 10-13 Rated 110) D E Mullins (16 ran)
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Desertmore Stream (IRE)1
11th May 2014 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Casimir Road (IRE) 6th (16/1 9-10 Rated 110) M A Enright 8.56L in front of Desertmore Stream (IRE) 10th (5/1Fav 10-9 Rated 123) B T O'Connell (15 ran)
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15
3693
Oscar Buzz (IRE) 7,b g 10-1

Oscar (IRE)-Luna Fleur(Shardari)

ts3(34) (Edward Cawley)
Rated 109

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Oscar Buzz (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Pivot Bridge (GB)2
1st May 2014 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding - changed to Yielding after 1st (Hurdle/chase), Good To Firm (Cross Country)) Pivot Bridge (GB) 2nd (11/1 10-3 Rated 103) D E Splaine 2.00L in front of Oscar Buzz (IRE) 3rd (33/1 10-7 Rated 104) P T Enright (25 ran)
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20th Apr 2014 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding) Pivot Bridge (GB) 1st (25/1 9-11 Rated 95) D E Splaine 16.13L in front of Oscar Buzz (IRE) 9th (16/1 10-10 Rated 105) A E Lynch (20 ran)
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Desertmore Stream (IRE)1
20th Apr 2014 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good To Yielding) Desertmore Stream (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-9 Rated 118) B T O'Connell 13.13L in front of Oscar Buzz (IRE) 9th (16/1 10-10 Rated 105) A E Lynch (20 ran)
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16
320-
Park Ranger (IRE) 8,b g 9-12

High Chaparral (IRE)-Ivowen(Theatrical)

bl+(213) (John P McManus)
Rated 106

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Park Ranger (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Pivot Bridge (GB)1
3rd Jul 2012 Gowran Park(1m 1f 100yds, Flat Hcap, Heavy) Pivot Bridge (GB) 3rd (6/1 8-4 Rated 72) F Lynch .00L in front of Park Ranger (IRE) 4th (3/1 9-5 Rated 87) F M Berry (7 ran)
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Decade Player (IRE)1
27th Dec 2012 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Park Ranger (IRE) 12th (25/1 9-12 Rated 110) A P Crowe 9.25L in front of Decade Player (IRE) 14th (25/1 9-9 Rated 117) A Ring (17 ran)
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17
7000
Sin Miedo (IRE) 4,br g 9-11

Intikhab (USA)-Xaviera(Xaar)

(4) d1 (Mrs John Harrington)
Rated 112

18
-02p
Decade Player (IRE) 6,b g 9-10

Gamut (IRE)-Ballindante(Phardante)

(34) d1 (Mr J R Weatherby)
Rated 104

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Decade Player (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sports Line (IRE)1
21st Sep 2013 Listowel(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Yielding, Good in places after 1st race) Decade Player (IRE) 6th (16/1 9-9 Rated 101) A Ring 4.75L in front of Sports Line (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-11 Rated 122) K M Donoghue (15 ran)
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Park Ranger (IRE)1
27th Dec 2012 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Park Ranger (IRE) 12th (25/1 9-12 Rated 110) A P Crowe 9.25L in front of Decade Player (IRE) 14th (25/1 9-9 Rated 117) A Ring (17 ran)
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Rupert Lamb (GB)1
1st May 2014 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Chase, Good To Yielding - changed to Yielding after 1st (Hurdle/chase), Good To Firm (Cross Country)) Decade Player (IRE) pulled up (28/1 9-3 Rated 117) A Ring Rupert Lamb (GB) pulled up (14/1 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (16 ran)
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Long Handicap Decade Player 9-8.

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Paddy The Celeb, Rupert Lamb, Ryansbrook. Hood Paddy The Celeb. Tonguestrap Director's Forum» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/1 Rupert Lamb, 11/2 Pivot Bridge, 8/1 Bridgequarter Girl, Mrs Mac Veale, 10/1 Oscar Buzz, Desertmore Stream, Park Ranger, 12/1 Director's Forum, Casimir Road, 14/1 Ryansbrook, Paddy The Celeb, 16/1 Honourable Emperor, Kalann, Decade Player, Sin Miedo, Aladdins Cave, 25/1 Sports Line, Absolutlyfantastic.

Previous Years
2013 Rawnaq 6 10-3 K M Smith 7/1 (Matthew J Smith)
2012 He's Our Man 7 11-0 Andrew J McNamara 8/1 (Ross O'Sullivan)
2011 Kitty's Lord 6 10-9 Andrew J McNamara 25/1 (E J O'Grady)
2010 Whats Up Gorden 7 10-11 P Carberry 5/1Fav (Adrian Maguire)
2009 Mutadarek 8 11-1 D N Russell 9/2Fav (Ms Joanna Morgan)
2008 Blue Express 9 10-1 A P Cawley 5/1JFav (Ms Caroline Hutchinson)
2007 Katcharto Lady 7 10-8 J L Cullen 9/2 (Ms Joanna Morgan)
2006 Ursumman 7 11-2 N P Madden 6/1 (Niall Madden)
2005 Shiminnie 6 11-2 A P Fagan 14/1 (J R H Fowler)

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
%
W P Mullins
22
121
18

Henry De Bromhead
7
56
12

Adrian McGuinness
3
25
12

Mrs John Harrington
2
18
11

C A Murphy
2
12
16

Edward Cawley
1
14
7

Noel Meade
1
26
3

P J Rothwell
1
56
1

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
11
27
40

P T Enright
5
33
15

D E Mullins
1
35
2

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Punchestown

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
597
2526
24

Noel Meade
159
1341
12

Mrs John Harrington
137
1201
11

Henry De Bromhead
104
954
11

C A Murphy
36
290
12

John E Kiely
29
202
14

P J Rothwell
26
607
4

C Roche
24
332
7

M Halford
11
166
7

Philip Fenton
8
141
6

Edward Cawley
6
142
4

Stephen Ryan
4
48
8

Sabrina J Harty
4
58
7

Robert Murphy
3
26
12

Adrian McGuinness
3
48
6

John F O'Neill
0
21
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Punchestown

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
R Walsh
232
881
26

P Townend
187
709
26

P Carberry
105
769
14

R M Power
82
724
11

D E Mullins
53
594
9

A E Lynch
39
586
7

Andrew J McNamara
33
429
8

P T Enright
26
538
5

M A Enright
13
215
6

A P Crowe
11
296
4

K C Sexton
8
210
4

A D Leigh
7
205
3

B T O'Connell
5
148
3

M J Bolger
4
180
2

D E Splaine
4
78
5

A Ring
3
109
3

S G McDermott
2
203
1

G O'Sullivan
0
1
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Punchestown

Horse
Wins
Runs
Kalann (IRE)
0
1
Paddy The Celeb (IRE)
0
3
Absolutlyfantastic (GB)
0
3
Bridgequarter Girl (IRE)
0
2
Rupert Lamb (GB)
0
1
Aladdins Cave (GB)
0
3
Pivot Bridge (GB)
0
2
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)
1
2
Sports Line (IRE)
2
3
Director's Forum (IRE)
1
4
Oscar Buzz (IRE)
0
1
Park Ranger (IRE)
0
2
Sin Miedo (IRE)
0
1
Decade Player (IRE)
0
1