MTG No 097
Wednesday, 26th Apr 2023
GOING: Yielding. Mainly dry today, rain moving in from lunchtime tomorrow with possibility of 15-20mm (approx) through tomorrow evening according to Met Éireann. Mainly dry and milder thereafter with possibility of showers.
The Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
- Stage: Declarations
- 097D
- €125,000.00
- 2m7f180yds
- Max 25
The Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle of EUR125,000 (Grade 1). (Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Mirror) Winner will receive EUR75,000 (Penalty Value: EUR73,750) Second will receive EUR25,000 Third will receive EUR12,500 Fourth will receive EUR6,250 Fifth will receive EUR3,750 Sixth will receive EUR2,500
1. - 5
YO - B
- G
- Affinisea
- No Greater Fury
- Horse: Affordale Fury
- Jockey: D. McMenamin
- Trainer: Noel Meade
- Owner: P L Polly
Last 3 runs:
05th Feb 2025 Fairyhouse | SH | Rated 145 | D. Meyler 11-9 |2nd Winner: Sa Majeste (FR) |3m110ydsCh |
25th Nov 2023 Punchestown | S | | Sam Ewing 11-3 |5th Winner: Favori De Champdou (FR) |3mNovCh |
29th Oct 2023 Galway | H | | Sam Ewing 11-12 |1st|2m6f111ydsBegCh |
2. - 7
YO - B
- G
- Shantou (USA)
- Adriana des Mottes (FR)
- Horse: Embassy Gardens (GB)
- Jockey: D.E. Mullins
- Trainer: W.P. Mullins
- Owner: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
Last 3 runs:
03rd Apr 2025 Aintree |GS |P. Townend |11-10 |p.u. |3m0f210ydsCh |
01st Feb 2025 Leopardstown | Y | Rated 157 | M.J.M O'Sullivan 11-10 |6th Winner: Galopin Des Champs (FR) |3m70ydsCh |
01st Jan 2025 Tramore | H | Rated 150 | M.J.M O'Sullivan 11-6 |1st|2m6f170ydsCh |
3. - 8
YO - B
- G
- Saddler Maker
- Pamella (FR)
- Horse: Favori De Champdou (FR)
- Jockey: D.J. O'Keeffe *
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Last 3 runs:
21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse | SH | Rated 143 | D.J Gilligan 11-1 |Blinkers |15th Winner: Haiti Couleurs (FR) |3m5f37ydsHcpCh |
17th Mar 2025 Down Royal | G | Rated 143 | D.J Gilligan 11-7 |Cheek Piece |1st|3m2f50ydsCh |
20th Feb 2025 Punchestown | SH | Rated 144 | J.H. Williamson 11-3 |Cheek Piece |3rd Winner: Fortunedefortunata |3m3fHcpCh |
4. - 6
YO - B
- G
- Fame And Glory (GB)
- Mrs Dempsey
- Horse: Franciscan Rock (Cheek Piece.)
- Jockey: R.A. Doyle
- Trainer: M.F.Morris
- Owner: Michael O'Flynn/John F. O'Flynn
Last 3 runs:
01st May 2025 Punchestown | Y | Rated 147 | G. Brouder 11-10 |Cheek Piece |T/S. |8th Winner: Teahupoo (FR) |2m7f110ydsHdl |
13th Mar 2025 Cheltenham |GS |Gavin Brouder |11-10 |6th |2m7f213ydsHdl |
23rd Jan 2025 Gowran Park | SH | Rated 145 | G. Brouder 11-3 |Cheek Piece |T/S. |3rd Winner: Rocky's Diamond |3m70ydsHdl |
5. - 5
YO - B
- G
- Maxios (GB)
- Game Of Legs (FR)
- Horse: Gaelic Warrior (GER)
- Jockey: P. Townend
- Trainer: W.P. Mullins
- Owner: Mrs S Ricci
Last 3 runs:
26th Apr 2025 Sandown park |G |P. Townend |11-8 |1st |2m6f164ydsCh |
03rd Apr 2025 Aintree |GS |Mr P. W. Mullins |11-10 |1st |3m0f210ydsCh |
02nd Feb 2025 Leopardstown | Y | Rated 165 | P. Townend 11-12 |Hood |T/S. |3rd Winner: Solness (FR) |2m1fCh |
6. - 6
YO - GR
- G
- Crillon (FR)
- Lola Des Ongrais (FR)
- Horse: Harry Des Ongrais (FR)
- Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
- Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
- Owner: K. Haughey/Laura Haughey/Kieran T. Byrne
Last 3 runs:
21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse | SH | Rated 145 | Rachael Blackmore 11-3 |p.u. Winner: Haiti Couleurs (FR) |3m5f37ydsHcpCh |
23rd Mar 2025 Limerick | Y | | Rachael Blackmore 11-0 |2nd Winner: Fun Fun Fun |3m150ydsNovCh |
15th Feb 2025 Gowran Park | S | | Rachael Blackmore 11-12 |1st|2m4fBegCh |
7. - 6
YO - B
- G
- Kalanisi
- Zaffaranni
- Horse: Kalanisi Star (GB) (T/S.)
- Jockey: P.T. Enright
- Trainer: Oliver McKiernan
- Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
Last 3 runs:
09th Mar 2025 Naas | S | | P.T. Enright 11-12 |T/S. |10th Winner: Olympic Man (FR) |2m4f29ydsBegCh |
20th Feb 2025 Punchestown | SH | | P.T. Enright 11-12 |6th Winner: High Class Hero (GB) |2m6f150ydsBegCh |
23rd Jan 2025 Gowran Park | SH | Rated 128 | P.T. Enright 11-3 |8th Winner: Rocky's Diamond |3m70ydsHdl |
8. - 7
YO - B
- G
- El Salvador
- Doncisha
- Horse: Salvador Ziggy
- Jockey: M.P. Walsh
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Owner: William Hurley/Mrs Aisling Hurley
Last 3 runs:
28th Dec 2024 Leopardstown | Y | Rated 143 | S.W. Flanagan 11-12 |17th Winner: Win Some Lose Some |2m7f80ydsHcpHdl |
12th Jul 2024 Kilbeggan | GY | Rated 154 | J. Coen 11-9 |13th Winner: Idas Boy |3m1f80ydsHcpCh |
27th May 2024 Ballinrobe | G | Rated 153 | C.P. Millar 11-5 |2nd Winner: Duffle Coat |2m7f89ydsHcpCh |
9. - 5
YO - B
- F
- Battle of Marengo
- Youve Got A Friend
- Horse: Whatcouldhavebeen
- Jockey: S.W. Flanagan
- Trainer: Jarlath P.Fahey
- Owner: Mrs Suzanne Fahey
Last 3 runs:
25th Apr 2025 Kilbeggan | Y | | A.P. Kelly 11-2 |4th Winner: Look To The West |2m3f200ydsBegCh |
05th Apr 2025 Aintree |G |Aidan Kelly |11-7 |13th |3m0f149ydsHcpHdl |
22nd Feb 2025 Fairyhouse | S | Rated 135 | A.P. Kelly 11-7 |Cheek Piece |5th Winner: Barry Lyndon |2m4fHcpHdl |
C: winner at course, D: winner over distance, CD: winner over distance at this course, C D: winner at course and winner over distance (not at this course)
(* = Jockey Change)
Forecast Betting: Affordale Fury 9/2, Embassy Gardens (GB) 8/1, Favori De Champdou (FR) 10/1, Franciscan Rock 33/1, Gaelic Warrior (GER) 5/6, Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 16/1, Kalanisi Star (GB) 33/1, Salvador Ziggy 6/1, Whatcouldhavebeen 25/1
2022: The Nice Guy 7 11-10, P. Townend, W.P. Mullins
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