WEXFORD (F) at Ballinaboola, Sunday 5th February 2023
1. 13:00 Tattersalls NH 4yo Maiden
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - SHE'S NO PETBaltimore Stables Syndicate Mary E. Doyle
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YOUMZAIN - HEY LAURAMonbeg Farm Racing Partnership Cormac Doyle
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MILAN - PRINCESSE LEIAHarley Dean Dunne Harley Dean Dunne
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WALK IN THE PARK - MSMILANMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
7 ran | Distances: 1½L, 2½L, 3L
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Never far from the pace under Brian Dunleavy, De Tellers Fortune finds plenty for pressure to see off Laurens Bay in the opener. A 32,000 Euro purchase at the Tattersalls Derby Sale, the bay victor will now head to the sales.
2. 13:30 White Horse Stud 5yo Geldings Maiden
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LEADING LIGHT - LADY EMDarren Henry Carey Rosemary Connors
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OL' MAN RIVER - NYLONJim O'Neill Sean Thomas Doyle
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YEATS - BALLYLOUGH LADYGavan Kinch Liam Kenny
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MORPHEUS - CORAL DAWNWilliam Kelly Mark J. Scallan
7 ran | Distances: 7½L, 2L, 44L
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Drama at the second last with Typhoon Flyer falling and bringing down Walks Like The Man when the pair were disputing the lead. Woodie Flash, who was given a patient ride by Barry Stone, duly picked up the pieces for County Waterford handler Rosemary Connors. Fourth on his only previous start at Boulta, the winner will now head to the sales.
3. 14:00 Coolbawn Gallops 5&6yo Mares Maiden
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - DOTCHENKAMonbeg Farm Racing Partnership Cormac Doyle
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WESTERNER - ALL MY JUDGESNeville Reid Patrick Eugene Turley
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MILAN - PRINCESSE LEIAHarley Dean Dunne Harley Dean Dunne
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AFFINISEA - MADAME GROVER Tector Robert Tector
7 ran | Distances: nk, 3L, 3½L
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Cormac Doyle's Stadium Talk battles on gamely to see off debutant Callin Baton Rouge by a neck. The winner has reportedly strengthened up nicely since her only previous start which came at Dromahane last season.
4. 14:30 Cooney Furlong 6yo Geldings Maiden
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KAYF TARA - PLUMTON DAWNMilestone Bloodstock Ltd. Colin Bowe
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IMPERIAL MONARCH - BELLA DUEWilliam Deacon Daryl Deacon
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SNOW SKY - ACADEMY ROSEWilliam P. Murphy William P. Murphy
7 ran | Distances: 8L, 6L
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Left in front early on, Tara Cove makes the rest of the running, comfortably justifying favouritism under Barry O'Neill. The Kayf Tara gelding will now go for a winners of one.
5. 15:00 Nitrofert 7yo+Maiden (Nov Rdrs)
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INTIKHAB - ROMANY DREAMRay Nolan P.J. Rothwell
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DYLAN THOMAS - MY MOUNTAINP.F. McEnery P.F. McEnery
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GETAWAY - KINGS EQUITYLeo Doyle Bernard Crowley
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MILAN - CURVACIOUSEdmund Power Edmund Power
9 ran | Distances: 33L, ½L, 16L
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A first winner for Tralee native Ross Sugrue, as he guides Lesssaidthebetter to a very easy 33 length success. Philip Rothwell has the Bishopscourt Cup at the Punchestown Festival as a target for the Ray Nolan owned nine-year-old.
6. 15:30 Ballywalter Farms Winner Of Three
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AIZAVOSKI - ROYAL LUSOMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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BALKO - QUENTA DES OBEAUXLiam Gibney Patrick Eugene Turley
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RAIL LINK - LOLA LOLITANoeleen Kenny Liam Kenny
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GOLD WELL - GIVEHERTIMEAlexandra M. Ingram Gordon Elliott
5 ran | Distances: 1L, 8L, 7L
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A first success for Kilmore, County Wexford native Joanne Corish, as she partners Old Style Humor to an all the way win. The Sean Doyle trained six-year-old battled gamely away from the last to hold off the challenge of the long absent Dento Des Obeaux.
CO CLARE (H) at Bellharbour, Sunday 5th February 2023
1. 13:00 The Costello Family 4yo Maiden
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CHAMPS ELYSEES - ON THE WAY HOMEJ. Staunton J. Staunton
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MALINAS - MAGGIE ROSEIts Gonna Happen Partnership Harley Dean Dunne
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AL NAMIX - BRUNE VIRGINIAPaul J. Hennessy Ciaran M. Murphy
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WORKFORCE - UPTON LODGERock Fort Racing Syndicate Matthew Flynn O'Connor
7 ran | Distances: 6L, 3L, 4L
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In a race where the field were tightly grouped right up until two out, Downmexicoway, a 25K store purchase at last year's Land Rover Sale, asserted on the outer well before the last for his local connections to spring a mild surprise here.
2. 13:30 Tattersalls NH & Halpins Service Station 5yo Geldings Maiden
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WALK IN THE PARK - THE REAL ATHLETEMonbeg Syndicate Donnchadh Doyle
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GETAWAY - HARBOUR MISTRESSMrs T Hyde Sam Curling
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MALINAS - BALLERINA QUEENTime Will Tell Syndicate Jason O'Reilly
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MAHLER - KADALVILLEJohnny C. Hurley Johnny C. Hurley
8 ran | Distances: 5L, 10L, 3½L
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Having taken this contest last year was yesterday's Leopardstown Bumper runner-up Fact To File, Rob James and Donnchadh Doyle once again combine for success as the towering newcomer and odds-on favourite Mt Fugi Park swept past the runner-up Lord Of Thunder on the down hill run to the last and was well on top at the finish.
3. 14:00 GAIN Equine Nutrition, Gort Co-op Mart & Kerry Co-op 5yo+ Mares Maiden
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WALK IN THE PARK - STARABAJohn Duggan Sam Curling
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ARCADIO - WINGS AT DAWNSusanna O'Loughlin Maike Magnussen
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MAHLER - LADY HILLINGDONNatalie Gilligan Paul John Gilligan
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LEADING LIGHT - FALSE NOTEDeclan McNamara Declan McNamara
10 ran | Distances: 2½L, ½L, 2L
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A historic moment in Belharbour, as the all time leading rider in point to point history, Derek O'Connor, partners his 1300th winner at one of his local tracks when Longhouse Legacy got the better of main market rival Easy To Follow before the last to score at the second time of asking, having pulled up at Dromahane in November.
4. 14:30 Monks Bar & Restaurant Open
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SPIRIT ONE - BEST DAYP. G Davies Henry de Bromhead
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MAHLER - RATHTURTIN BRIEFTessa Foreman Sam Curling
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AZAMOUR - UMTHOULAHIrene T. Walsh Turlough O'Connor
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MOROZOV - DIAMOND FOREVERMrs A.F. Mee John Joseph Hanlon
4 ran | Distances: 2½L, 16L, 20L
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Somptueux brings up a double on the day for Rob James when making most of the running here to score. Returning to points having won three on the track, the sweet jumping French Bred was always holding the runner-up from well before the last.
5. 15:00 Clare Road Tyres Winner Of One
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ALKAADHEM - SQUIRREL WOODTom Keating Tom Keating
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COURT CAVE - BIG HILLHenry Gettings Declan Queally
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DOYEN - BURNT OIL BABEThe O'Toole Family Partnership William P. Murphy
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COURT CAVE - CAULFIELD LADYGlen of the Down Syndicate Gerard Lawless
7 ran | Distances: 15L, 6L, 12L
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Paddy De Pole, one of two maidens in this seven runner winners event, made good progress down the back straight and pressing on with Desert Cave from three out, readily asserted after to bring up a hat-trick for Rob James. The winner, who appreciated the better ground, is now likely to be sold according to connections.
6. 15:30 Linnanes Lobster Bar, Conoles Bar & Sixmilebridge Co-op Mart 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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SHIROCCO - WAKAREMrs Marie Costello Anthony G. Costello
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PETILLO - LOACHAPOKAVirginia Considine Virginia Considine
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HILLSTAR - SPARTAN ANGELJohn Duggan Sam Curling
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JET AWAY - RATHTURTIN BRIEFTessa Foreman Michael J. Phillips
9 ran | Distances: 3L, 3L, 12L
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Asian Master, an excellent second in this card last year to the now Willie Mullins handled Fact To File, provides 21 year old Thomas Costello, son of winning handler and owner, with a first career success. Always travelling well, the Shirocco gelding from the family of Asian Maze, was winning at the third attempt.
WEST WATERFORD (F) at Tallow, Sunday 5th February 2023
1. 12:30 Fifty Stars 4yo Maiden
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KINGSTON HILL - KILTIERNAN LILLYCon McSweeney Con McSweeney
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POUR MOI - SQUARE SPHEREMatchmaker Syndicate Robert James
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ARCTIC COSMOS - DUSHY DANTEHenry Gettings Declan Queally
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - LADY PIPPACullen House Syndicate Matthew Flynn O'Connor
10 ran | Distances: 16L, hd, 5L
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The opening four-year-old maiden of the season went to the Con McSweeney trained newcomer Butcher Hollow who led from after three out for Darragh Allen to beat One More Stroke. The Kingston Hill sired winner, a Goffs Landrover Sale graduate, whom McSweeney owns in partnership with county Wexford based handler Benny Walsh, is now likely to be sold.
2. 13:00 The Old Road Stud & GAIN Equine Nutrition 5&6yo Mares Maiden
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MAHLER - BOBBI'S VENTURESam Curling Sam Curling
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MAHLER - INCHIQUIN CAILINRichard Kiely Paul Stephen Kiely
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ASK - MISS TAGGLEMaike Magnussen Maike Magnussen
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OCOVANGO - TEFFIA GOLDGerard Nihill Niall Kelleher
11 ran | Distances: 4L, 5L, 4L
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23 year old County Clare Native Jack O'Grady, whose previous success came from aboard Poetic Presence at Ballingarry four years ago, partnered a second career winner by landing this race aboard Bobbi's Beauty. The Mahler sired Bobbi's Beauty led from the ninth fence and the close relation to Menorah drew clear two out to beat Inchiquin Spirit.
3. 13:30 Goffs UK Aintree Sale 5yo Geldings Maiden
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WALK IN THE PARK - SUPREME BREDAMonbeg Partnership Sean Thomas Doyle
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DOYEN - FAIRYCONOMYJohn Halley Josh Halley
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TURGEON - SPLENDIDE BONTEESteeplechasers Club Philip Fenton
9 ran | Distances: 56L, 50L
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The Sean Doyle trained newcomer Leader In The Park, a half-brother to Benefficient, created a hughly favourable impression by leading before two out for Liam Gilligan to beat Hostile Hotelier. The sweet jumping Leader In The Park was bought at the Derby Sale.
4. 14:00 Coolmore Stud National Hunt Division 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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WESTERNER - MOYGLASS LASSBlackhall Stables Partnership Paul Martin Pierce
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MILAN - MULLEADYJeff Murphy David P. Murphy
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GETAWAY - HELEN MAGPatrick J. Exors of the Late O'Driscoll Michael G. Kennedy
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FAME AND GLORY - TRUCKERS LADYConna Enclosure Syndicate Batt O'Connell
8 ran | Distances: 2½L, 28L, 2½L
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The Paul Pierce trained Cold Sobar led and disputed throughout for Sean Staples and having landed marginally faster over the last, he asserted on the flat to beat well supported favourite Dontrushslowtouch. The Westerner sired winner, returning from a 15 month layoff, will now contest a winners race.
5. 14:30 Rathbarry & Glenview Stud Open
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ASK - IT'S MY CHOICEMrs Margaret C. Kiely Declan Queally
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BENEFICIAL - HEARTS DELIGHTMichael Winters Michael Winters
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DOYEN - POHUTAKAWABaltimore Stables Syndicate Mary E. Doyle
6 ran | Distances: 45L, 8L
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The Declan Queally trained seven-year-old Rocky's Howya became the first horse to win five points this season as he made all the running with regular partner Chris O'Donovan to beat former Grade 1 placed chaser Chatham Street Lad by 45 lengths. Queally indicated that the Mrs Margaret Kiely owned Rocky's Howya, unbeaten in points this term, will now possibly be aimed at the Cheltenham Foxhunters and there is every possibility that he could have another run before then.
6. 15:00 The Goulding Family, The John Connery Family (Aglish) & BH Tree Services 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
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SOLDIER OF FORTUNE - MONTYS MISSMary Mangan James Joseph Mangan
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SHOLOKHOV - DAVINIA'S TIPMartin Donnellan Paul Tobin
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CALIFET - BOUILLABAISSEGarrett J. Ahern Garrett J. Ahern
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MAHLER - TROPICAL OASISLisa McGrath R.J. McGrath
10 ran | Distances: 20L, 1½L, 90L
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The Jimmy Mangan trained/bred five-year-old newcomer Monty's Soldier created a very favourable impression by leading well before two out under a confident Johnny Hurley to beat All Night Parking. Mangan indicated that Monty's Soldier, a towering son of Soldier Of Fortune, that is owned by his wife Mary, will now be aimed at a winners race.