IRISH RACE PROGRAMME - STANDARD CONDITIONS Horses and those in charge of them are received on the terms that the Executive and the Stewards of the respective Meetings are not to be liable for any damage, loss or injury to such horses or persons while in or about the stabling or on the Course from any cause whatsoever. Nominations can only be made and accepted on the condition that the nominator subjects himself/herself, in all respects to the Rules & HRI Directives under which each race is run. Races and divisions are run subject to the provisions of Rule 20. Handicap races closing under the Irish entry system will be calculated at the time of closing. The rating qualification will take into account all performances up to and including the Sunday previous to the rating qualification date. In accordance with Rule 101 (iv), the Qualifying Ratings shall be calculated on each Monday at 12 noon. The Qualifying Rating for each horse shall be equivalent to the horse's current Rating at that time. Qualifying Ratings For Flat Races For the purposes of qualification for flat handicaps, in the event of a horse being assigned a separate handicap mark for ''all weather'' handicaps, the ''all weather'' qualification rating will be the horse's qualifying rating for ''all weather'' racing. In the event of a horse being assigned only one handicap rating, the same qualifying rating shall apply for qualification purposes to handicaps run on both turf and "all weather" surfaces. Entries & Declarations Entries for horses trained outside of Ireland must be made through the relevant Turf Authority and close by 11am on the same day they close with Horse Racing Ireland. Entries for early closing races are accepted through the relevant Turf Authorities on the same day they close with Horse Racing Ireland at 12 noon. All trainers licenced in Ireland can only make entries by the following methods: a) Online RAS System b) Fax (045 455423) c) Email - entries@hri.ie. All trainers licenced in Ireland can only make declarations by the following methods: a) Online RAS System b)telephone (045 455422). For the purpose of the 2018/2019 National Hunt season:- Under the Rules of Racing WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL CURRAGH Meeting No. 165 SECOND DAY- FRIDAY, 28th JUNE, 2019 Handicaps calculated... 24th June Rating Qualification... 18th June Declarations to run for the Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes must be made by 10 a.m. Wednesday, 26th June Declarations to run for all other races must be made by 10 a.m. Thursday, 27th June E Supplementary Entries closing by 12 Noon 24th June The Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) Guaranteed value of 300,000 Juddmonte Farms Ireland) Of which the second will receive 60,000, the third 30,000, the fourth 15,000, the fifth 9,000 and the sixth 6,000 For three yrs old and upwards fillies only and two furlongs 1,200 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by 29th May, 1200 extra if forfeit not declared by 24th June, or 30,000 if entered by 12 noon on 24th June Weights: 3-y-o... 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up... 9st 10lb Juddmonte Farms will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and 100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out "Novice" for hurdle races is a horse which has not won a hurdle race prior to 29th April, 2018, and for steeplechases is a horse which has not won a steeplechase prior to 29th April, 2018, other than one hunter steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons. For the purpose of the 2019/2020 National Hunt season:- 'Novice' for hurdle races is a horse which has not won a hurdle race prior to 5th May 2019, and for steeplechases is a horse which has not won a steeplechase prior to 5th May 2019, other than one hunter steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons. However, any horse which wins a hurdle race for the first time or a steeplechase (hunter steeplechase excluded) for the first time between 1st February 2019 and 4th May 2019, will be qualified as a 'Novice' for the period up to and including 1st December 2019 other than the winner of a Weight For Age Hurdle or Steeplechase prior to 4th May 2019. Overnight Nomination Of Rider & Colours Under Rule 195, it is compulsory to nominate a rider for each declared horse by 12 noon on the day that Declarations close. Under Rule 155 the trainer must declare any intended change of colours or any colours in use that are not registered with Horse Racing Ireland for racecard purposes. In such instances the declaration of colours must be made to Horse Racing Ireland by 12 noon on the day the declarations close unless otherwise stated.
Under the Rules Of Racing WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL Meeting No. 89 NAAS RACES MONDAY, 29th APRIL, 2019 Clerk of the Course... Mr.B.Sheridan Clerk of the Scales... Mr.P.L.Malone Starter... Mr.J.R.Banahan Judge... Mr.D.Maher Manager... Mr.Thomas Ryan Handicappers. Mr.G.O'Gorman & Mr.Mark Bird Handicaps calculated... 24th April Rating Qualification... 23rd April Declarations to run must be made by 10 a.m. 28th April Telephone 045-897391, Fax 045-879486 (available at all times) C 6.20 The Family Fun Day On May 11th Handicap of 17,000 Of which the second will receive 3,400, the third 1,700, the fourth 850 and the fifth 425 An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards (90 = 9st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 9st 10lb About six furlongs 119 to enter, 34 extra if declared to run of 8st 3lb or less will be entitled to a 50% E 7.20 The Blackwater Handicap of 50,000 (Premier Handicap) Of which the second will receive 10,000, the third 5,000, the fourth 2,500, the fifth 1,500 and the sixth 1,000 An extended handicap for three yrs old only (100 = 9st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 9st 10lb 400 to enter, 100 extra if declared to run of 8st 3lb or less will be entitled to a 50% A 5.15 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden of 16,500 (Plus 10 Race) the Irish EBF ( 4,500)) Of which the second will receive 3,300, the third 1,650, the fourth 825 and the fifth 412.50 For two yrs old fillies only, maidens at starting which are EBF eligible About six furlongs 115.50 to enter, 33 extra if declared to run Weights:... 9st (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of 12,500) B 5.50 The Celebrating Seán Máirtin's 100th Birthday Maiden of 12,500 Seán Mairtin Family) Of which the second will receive 2,500, the third 1,250, the fourth 625 and the fifth 312.50 For three yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting About six furlongs 87.50 to enter, 25 extra if declared to run Weights: 3-y-o... 9st 5lb 4-y-o and up... 10st 2lb Fillies allowed... 5lb D 6.50 The Woodlands Stakes (Listed Race) Guaranteed value of 45,000 Of which the second will receive 9,000, the third 4,500, the fourth 2,250, the fifth 1,350 and the sixth 900 For three yrs old and upwards About five furlongs 360 to enter, 90 extra if declared to run Weights: 3-y-o... 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up... 9st 9lb Fillies allowed... 5lb Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2018) Winner of a Listed race or a Group 3 race... 3lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race... 5lb extra F 7.50 The Paddy Power Handicap of 10,500 (Rated 45-65) Paddy Power) Of which the second will receive 2,100, the third 1,050, the fourth 525 and the fifth 262.50 An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 45-65 73.50 to enter, 21 extra if declared to run G 8.20 The Naas Racecourse Membership (C & G) Maiden of 12,000 Of which the second will receive 2,400, the third 1,200, the fourth 600 and the fifth 300 For three yrs old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting and two furlongs 84 to enter, 24 extra if declared to run Weights:... 9st 5lb
Under the I.N.H.S. Rules and the General Conditions of the Meeting IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL MEETING PUNCHESTOWN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 30th APRIL (E), 1st (E), 2nd (E), 3rd (E) & 4th MAY, 2019 Clerk of the Course... Mr.Brendan Sheridan Clerk of the Scales... Mr.H.Hynes (fourth day)... Mr.P.L.Malone Starter...Mr.P.F.Graffin (third, fourth & fifth days)... Mr.J.R.Banahan Judge... Mr.A.L.McKeever Manager - Mr.Conor O'Neill Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare Handicapper... Mr.A.Shaw & Mr.S.Quinn Stabling Trainers who wish to stable horses overnight should advise the Secretary of their requirements not later than 26th April. Stables will not be bedded down in advance of the meeting. However, a supply of shavings and paper will be available. Trainers with specific requirements should advise the Racecourse Office in advance of the meeting. Cups and Trophies A proper guarantee in writing must be given for the safe keeping of all perpetual cups and trophies and for their return to the Secretary, Punchestown Racecourse by April 1st, 2020. THURSDAY 25th APRIL Meeting No. 90 FIRST DAY - TUESDAY, 30th APRIL (E), 2019 (Evening Meeting) (BOYLESPORTS DAY) Handicaps calculated... 25th April Rating Qualification... 23rd April Declarations to run for The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle, The BoyleSports Champion Steeplechase & The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase must be made by 10 a.m. Sunday 28th April Declarations to run for all other races must be made by 10 a.m. 29th April Telephone 045-897704, Fax 045-897319 (available at all times) A 3.40 The Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Steeplechase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup of 15,000 the Kildare Hunt Club) A steeplechase for Certified Hunters five yrs old and upwards that have between 26th September, 2015 and 24th April, 2019 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth, in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and have not won more than two steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters About three miles over a special Bank/Chase Course Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 2lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 7lb Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each such steeplechase won. Exclusions - Horses that have won a *race other than a Farmers Race or races confined to Certified Hunters. A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2018/2019 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than April 24th, 2019, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters (Master of Hounds) Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Wellingborough. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have modified the Rules to permit horses for which Master of Hounds Certificates have been registered with the Jockey Club and which are eligible to run in Hunters' Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Master of Hounds Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters' Steeplechase since 1st November, 2018 are excluded Rules or Rules of Racing The Kildare Hunt Club will present the Ladies Perpetual Cup to the winning owner and also a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out B 4.20 12 noon on 25th April The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle of 100,000 the Herald) A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards and 100 yds 400 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th and 10,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights:... 11st 12lb The Herald Newspaper will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and trophies to the winning trainer and rider and in addition will present 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. C 4.55 The Killashee Handicap Hurdle of 60,000 (Grade B) the Killashee Hotel) Of which the second will receive 12,000, the third 6,000, the fourth 3,000, the fifth 1,800 and the sixth 1,200 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (150 = 11st 10lb) and 100 yds 480 to enter, 120 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. The Killashee Hotel will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider, and 130 to the groom in charge of the of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50%
D 5.30 12 noon on 25th April The BoyleSports Champion Steeplechase of 300,000 (Registered as the Drogheda) BoyleSports) Of which the second will receive 60,000, the third 30,000, the fourth 15,000, the fifth 9,000 and the sixth 6,000 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards 1,200 to enter, 1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or 30,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 9lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 12lb BoyleSports will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner and trophies of no intrinsic value to the winning trainer and rider. BoyleSports will also present 150 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and 150 to There may be a parade for this race E 6.05 The Goffs Land Rover Bumper of 100,000 (Guaranteed by Goffs Bloodstock Sales Ltd.) Of which the winner will receive 60,000, the second 20,000, the third 10,000, the fourth 5,000, the fifth 3,000 and the sixth 2,000 An I.N.H. flat race for four and five yrs old only that have not won a *race other than one, two or three I.N.H. flat races or National Hunt flat races or a combination of such races and which had been offered in the Goffs Land Rover National Hunt Sale of June 12 th and 13th, 2018 (Lots 1-540 inclusive) or had been catalogued in that sale and withdrawn but were subsequently offered in the Goffs UK August Sale, and have been declared by Goffs Bloodstock Sales Ltd. as being eligible to enter and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale. Horses which do not have a registered name and are not Returned In Training with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday, 20th March, 2019 will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for Irish and British bred horses, trained in Ireland, an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI by Thursday, 14th March, 2019 at the very latest. For all other foreign bred horses, trained in Ireland, naming applications will take longer to process) and 100 yds 250 to enter, 250 extra if forfeit not declared by 21st November 2018, 250 extra if forfeit not declared by 20th February, 2019, 250 extra if forfeit not declared by 25th April, 2019 Weights 4-y-o...11st 4lb; 5-y-o... 12st. Allowances to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed in this race. Rules or Rules of Racing HRI Directive 10 (ii) (c) is suspended for the purpose of this race The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee, using their powers under Rule 22 have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of Rules 103 (i), 106, 121 and 122. Not more than twenty five horses may be permitted to run in this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to that number or to such a lesser number as may be required the following procedures shall be applied for the elimination and balloting of horses:- (i) Runners will first be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not run in an INH Flat race, a National Hunt Flat race, a Hurdle race or a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to Thursday, 25th April, 2019. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit, runners will then be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not been placed first, second, third, fourth or fifth in an INH Flat race or National Hunt Flat race, second, third, fourth or fifth in a Hurdle race or first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain prior to 25th April, 2019, with the order of elimination at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. Cont.contd (iii) In the event of (ii) not achieving the recommended limit, the elimination of the remaining runners will be at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. The Handicapper's decision shall be final. (International performances will be taken into account and the latest date for assessment by the Handicapper will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, 25th April, 2019). N.B. All entry & forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race. The winning Owner will receive a trophy of no intrinsic value presented by Goffs Bloodstock Sales Ltd. Goffs/Land Rover will present 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out Closed 5th September, 2018. F 6.40 12 noon on 25th April The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase of 100,000 (Registered as the Ellier) Dooley Insurance) A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About three miles and 120 yds 400 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th and 10,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 5lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 10lb Dooley Insurance Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge charge of the best turned out horse in this race. G 7.15 The Sanctuary Synthetics Flat Race of 15,000 Sanctuary Synthetics) An I.N.H. Flat race for four yrs old only that have not won a *race and 100 yds Weights... 11st 7lb Fillies allowed...7lb *Including any races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Sanctuary Synthtetics will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the
THURSDAY 25th APRIL Meeting No. 91 PUNCHESTOWN SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY, 1st MAY (E), 2019 (Evening Meeting) (CORAL DAY) Handicaps calculated for the Guinness Handicap Steeplechase... 22nd April Rating Qualification... 16th April Other Handicaps calculated... 25th April Rating Qualification... 23rd April Declarations to run for The Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle, The Coral Punchestown Gold Cup and The Racing Post Champion I.N.H. Flat Race must be made by 10 a.m. Monday 29th April Declarations to run for all other races must be made by 10 a.m. 30th April A 3.40 The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle of 30,000 (Rated 95-123) Mr. J.P. McManus) Of which the second will receive 6,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 750 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 95-123 and five furlongs 240 to enter, 60 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 28th April) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed... 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed... 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including flat races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing The riders of the first three horses will receive 250, 150 and 100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee. Mr. J.P. McManus will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and will also present 200 to the groom in charge of the B 4.20 The Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final of 75,000 (The Final of the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series) Connolly's Red Mills and the Irish EBF ( 20,000)) (A race in Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) Of which the second will receive 15,000, the third 7,500, the fourth 3,750, the fifth 2,250 and the sixth 1,500 For four yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible which have run in or been balloted from at least one race in the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series and which have not won a Listed or weight-forage Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle race or which have not won a Listed or Grade 1, 2, or 3 I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race and four furlongs 600 to enter, 150 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o..10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Penalties - Winner of a race... 5lb extra Of two or more races... 7lb extra Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than 30,000 allowed... 2lb If purchased for not more than 15,000 allowed... 4lb (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once) (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry) Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2013 British Pound... 1.23 2014 British Pound... 1.20 2015 British Pound... 1.29 2016 British Pound... 1.35 2017 British Pound... 1.18 2018 British Pound... 1.14 Exclusions - horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer at any time for 45,001 or more HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to that number, or to such a lesser number as may be required the following procedures shall be applied for the elimination and balloting of horses:- (i) Runners will first be reduced by balloting from among those horses that have not run. (ii) In the event of (i) not achieving the recommended limit runners will then be reduced by balloting from among those horses that, in the opinion of the Handicappers, have the lowest ratings. The latest date for calculation of ratings is 10 a.m. on Thursday, 25th April. (The winning owner in this race will receive a 5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in a hurdle race.) (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Sales) C 4.55 The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle of 25,000 the Louis Fitzgerald Group) Of which the second will receive 5,000, the third 2,500, the fourth 1,250 and the fifth 625 A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race and four furlongs 200 to enter, 50 extra if declared to run Weight: 4-y-o... 10st 11lb 5-y-o and up... 11st 6lb Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race... 6lb extra The Louis Fitzgerald Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the D 5.30 12 noon on 25th April The Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle of 100,000 (Registered as the War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle) the Irish Daily Mirror) A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards About three miles 400 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th and 10,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights: 4-y-o... 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up... 11st 10lb The Irish Daily Mirror will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out
E 6.05 12 noon 25th April The Coral Punchestown Gold Cup of 300,000 Coral Bookmakers) Of which the second will receive 60,000, the third 30,000, the fourth 15,000, the fifth 9,000 and the sixth 6,000 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About three miles and 120 yds 1,200 to enter, 1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or 30,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 6lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 10lb The winning owner will receive the perpetual Punchestown Gold Cup and Coral will present trophies of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider. Coral will also present 150 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and 150 to There may be a parade for this race F 6.40 48 HOUR DECLARATION The Racing Post Champion I.N.H. Flat Race For The Conyngham *Cup of 100,000 Racing Post) An I.N.H. Flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old mares and geldings only that have not won a *race other than I.N.H. Flat Races or National Hunt Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race and 70 yds 800 to enter, 200 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o... 11st 6lb 5, 6 and 7-y-o... 12st Rules or Rules of Racing *A Perpetual Challenge Cup to be held by the owner of the winner until the following year. A proper guarantee in writing to be given for the safe keeping and return of the Cup and Plinth one month before the race is run in the following year to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co.Kildare. Racing Post will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the G 7.10 The Guinness Handicap Steeplechase of 100,000 (Grade A) Diageo) An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards and four furlongs 400 to enter, 400 extra if forfeit not declared by 25th April and 200 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Diageo will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the Closing Date 17th April. H 7.45 The Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race of 50,000 (Grade 3) (Registered as the Liss A Paoraigh) Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. and the Irish EBF ( 10,000)) (A race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) Of which the second will receive 10,000, the third 5,000, the fourth 2,500, the fifth 1,500 and the sixth 1,000 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old mares only, which are EBF eligible, that have not won a *race other than I.N.H. flat races or National Hunt flat races or a combination of such races and 70 yds 400 to enter, 100 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o... 11st 1lb 5, 6 & 7-y-o... 11st 9lb Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Rules or Rules of Racing. (The winning owner in this race will receive a 5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and have not previously won a bonus payment.) Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd. will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, a bottle of champagne to the winning trainer & jockey and 130 to In addition Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd., Naas, Co. Kildare will also present 500 to the breeder of the winner provided the horse was foaled in Ireland.
THURSDAY 25th APRIL Meeting No. 92 PUNCHESTOWN THIRD DAY - THURSDAY, 2nd MAY (E), 2019 (Evening Meeting) (LADBROKES DAY) Handicaps calculated... 25th April Rating Qualification... 23rd April Declarations to run for The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle & The Ryanair Novice Steeplechase must be made by 10 a.m. Tuesday 30th April Declarations to run for all other races must be made by 10 a.m. 1st May A 3.40 The JLT Handicap Hurdle of 30,000 (Rated 88-123) JLT) Of which the second will receive 6,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 750 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 88-123 and 40 yds 240 to enter, 60 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. JLT will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the B 4.15 The Pigsback.com Handicap Steeplechase of 65,000 (Grade B) (Registered as the Black Hills) Pigsback.com) Of which the second will receive 13,000, the third 6,500, the fourth 3,250, the fifth 1,950 and the sixth 1,300 An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards (150 = 11st 10lb) 520 to enter, 130 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% Pigsback will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out C 4.50 The Mongey Communication La Touche Cup Cross Country Steeplechase of 30,000 Mongey Communication) who will present the La Touche Perpetual Cup to the winning owner and will also present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider Of which the second will receive 6,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 750 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About four miles, one furlong and 100 yds over a special Bank/Chase Course 240 to enter, 60 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 3lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 7lb Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2018) The winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. No penalty to increase a horse's weight beyond 12st 7lb. Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2018/2019 Point To Point Season. The Stewards have also suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race. Mongey Communication will present 130 to D 5.30 12 noon on 25th April The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle of 300,000 (Registered as the Tipperkevin) Ladbrokes) Of which the second will receive 60,000, the third 30,000, the fourth 15,000, the fifth 9,000 and the sixth 6,000 A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards About three miles 1,200 to enter, 1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or 30,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights: 4-y-o...10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up... 11st 10lb Ladbrokes will present a Perpetual Trophy to the winning owner and a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider Ladbrokes will also present 150 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and 150 to There may be a parade for this race E 6.05 The Punchestown Handicap Hurdle of 60,000 (Grade B) (Registered as the Ballymore Eustace) Punchestown) Of which the second will receive 12,000, the third 6,000, the fourth 3,000, the fifth 1,800 and the sixth 1,200 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lb) About three miles 480 to enter, 120 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% Punchestown will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the
F 6.40 12 noon on 25th April The Ryanair Novice Steeplechase of 115,000 (Registered as the Colliers) Ryanair) Of which the second will receive 23,000, the third 11,500, the fourth 5,750, the fifth 3,450 and the sixth 2,300 A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards 460 to enter, 690 extra if forfeit not declared by April 25th or 11,500 if entered by 12 noon on April 25th Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 8lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 10lb Ryanair will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, rider and groom and 130 each to the groom in charge of the winning horse and the best turned out horse. The Irish EBF will present 650 to the winning Breeder subject to the horse being EBF eligible. G 7.15 The Close Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle of 35,000 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Shawiya) Close Brothers) Of which the second will receive 7,000, the third 3,500, the fourth 1,750 and the fifth 875 A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only, that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race and 40 yds 280 to enter, 70 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o... 10st 6lb 5-y-o and up... 11st Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race... 4lb extra Of two hurdle races or a hurdle race value 12,500... 7lb extra Close Brothers will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the H 7.45 The Kildare Post (C & G) Flat Race of 17,500 the Kildare Post) Of which the second will receive 3,500, the third 1,750, the fourth 875 and the fifth 437.50 An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old colts and geldings only that have not won a *race other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race and 40 yds 122.50 to enter, 35 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o... 10st 13lb 5, 6 & 7-y-o... 11st 7lb Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or N.H. Flat race... 7lb extra Rules or Rules of Racing The Kildare Post will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the
Under the Rules Of Racing MONDAY 29th APRIL Meeting No. 93 DUNDALK RACES (A.W.T.) FRIDAY, 3rd MAY, 2019 (Evening Meeting) Clerk of the Course... Mr.Brendan Sheridan Clerk of the Scales... Miss Colleen Murphy Judge... Mr.Declan Condell Starter... Mr.D.Cullen Handicappers. Mr.G.O'Gorman & Mr.Mark Bird Manager... Mr.J.Martin Handicaps calculated... 29th April Rating Qualification... 23rd April Declarations to run must be made by 10 a.m. 2nd May Telephone - 042-9334438 Weigh Room Raceday Fax - 042-6820854 (available at all times) B 5.55 The AV Direct Apprentice Handicap of 10,500 (Rated 45-65) AV Direct) Of which the second will receive 2,100, the third 1,050, the fourth 525 and the fifth 262.50 An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards rated 45-65 and four furlongs 73.50 to enter, 21 extra if declared to run Riders: Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance. Allowances - (up to and including 30th April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed... 7lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed... 4lb Those who have not ridden forty *winners allowed... 2lb *Including races under any National Hunt Rules E 7.35 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden of 19,500 the Irish EBF ( 7,500)) Of which the second will receive 3,900, the third 1,950, the fourth 975 and the fifth 487.50 For three yrs old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible whose sire established one or more yearling sales in 2017 with a median price of not more than 50,000, two furlongs and 150 yds 136.50 to enter, 39 extra if declared to run Weights:... 9st 5lb Fillies allowed...5lb A 5.20 The Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden of 20,000 (Plus 10 Race) (A race in the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Series) Foran Equine and the Irish EBF ( 4,000)) Of which the second will receive 4,000, the third 2,000, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 500 For two yrs old only maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2018 for 48,000 or less (the first sale after 1st July, 2018 to govern the price if sold more than once) About five furlongs 140 to enter, 40 extra if declared to run Weights:... 9st 7lb Fillies allowed... 5lb Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than 40,000 allowed... 2lb If purchased for not more than 32,000 allowed... 4lb If purchased for not more than 24,000 allowed... 6lb If purchased for not more than 16,000 allowed... 8lb If purchased for not more than 8,000 allowed... 10lb (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry) Exclusions - horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2018 for 48,001 or more Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2018 Sterling Guinea... 1.19 2019 Sterling Guinea... 1.17 2018 British Pound... 1.14 2019 British Pound... 1.11 2018 US Dollar... 0.84 2019 US Dollar... 0.87 HRI Directive 6 (i) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of 12,500) C 6.30 The LMFM Race of 13,500 LMFM) Of which the second will receive 2,700, the third 1,350, the fourth 675 and the fifth 337.50 For four yrs old and upwards that have not won a Group race since 25th March, 2018 and four furlongs 94.50 to enter, 27 extra if declared to run Weights:... 9st 2lb Fillies allowed... 5lb Penalties - Winner of a Listed race... 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race... 5lb extra Of a Group 2 race... 7lb extra Of a Group 1 race... 10lb extra D 7.00 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap of 30,000 the Irish EBF ( 5,000)) Of which the second will receive 6,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 750 An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible (95 = 9st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 9st 10lb, two furlongs and 150 yds 240 to enter, 60 extra if declared to run of 8st 3lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. F 8.10 The Sean Judge Memorial Handicap of 11,500 (Rated 45-70) the friends of Sean Judge) Of which the second will receive 2,300, the third 1,150, the fourth 575 and the fifth 287.50 An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards rated 45-70 80.50 to enter, 23 extra if declared to run G 8.45 The Linencare Handicap of 10,500 (Rated 45-65) Linencare) Of which the second will receive 2,100, the third 1,050, the fourth 525 and the fifth 262.50 An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards rated 45-65 About seven furlongs 73.50 to enter, 21 extra if declared to run
MONDAY 29th APRIL Meeting No. 94 PUNCHESTOWN FOURTH DAY - FRIDAY, 3rd MAY (E), 2019 (Evening Meeting) (BETDAQ DAY) Handicaps calculated for the EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase... 22nd April Rating Qualification... 16th April Other Handicaps calculated... 29th April Rating Qualification... 23rd April Declarations to run for The BETDAQ Champion Hurdle & The Alanna Homes Novice Hurdle Champion Novice Hurdle must be made by 10 a.m. Wednesday 1st May Declarations to run for all other races must be made by 10 a.m. 2nd May A 3.40 The KFM Hunters Steeplechase for the Bishopscourt Cup of 15,000 KFM) A steeplechase for Certified Hunters four yrs old and upwards the bona fide and unconditional property of farmers farming land in the Kildare Hunt District and in their possession since 1st January, 2019. Sons and daughters of persons qualified to enter, working on their parents' farms and who have no other occupation, are eligible to enter horses, their bona fide property, in this race. Exclusions - The winner of a race other than a race for which a Hunters Certificate is required or an I.N.H. Flat Race. and four furlongs over the Bush Fence Course Weights: 4-y-o...10st 10lb; 5-y-o... 11st 8lb 6-y-o and up... 11st 11lb Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2017) Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2018/2019 season for each horse engaged signed by a Master for one of the following Packs, Kildare Hunt, South County Dublin Harriers or Tara Harriers must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, on or before April 26th, 2019 or the horse will not be qualified to start. N.B. Immediately after the closing of entries a Committee of the Kildare Hunt will examine the entries as to their qualifications under these articles, after which no objection in this regard will be entertained. The Bishopscourt Cup will be presented to the winning owner and KFM will also present trophies of no intrinsic value to the winning trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out B 4.20 The EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase of 100,000 (Grade A) (Registered as the Punchestown Novice Handicap Steeplechase) EMS Copiers) A limited handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the previous two National Hunt seasons. In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a) the maximum stipulated weight in this race is 11st 10lb and the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 3lb and five furlongs 400 to enter, 400 extra if forfeit not declared by 29th April and 200 extra if declared to run Penalties - After calculation of the handicap a winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Mr. John Cahill will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the Closing Date 17th April. C 4.55 The Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Handicap Steeplechase of 75,000 (Grade B) Hanlon Concrete and the Irish EBF ( 10,000)) Of which the second will receive 15,000, the third 7,500, the fourth 3,750, the fifth 2,250 and the sixth 1,500 An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible and five furlongs 600 to enter, 150 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% Hanlon Concrete will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. D 5.30 With Supplmentary Entries closing by 12 Noon on 29th April The BETDAQ Punchestown Champion Hurdle of 300,000 BETDAQ) Of which the second will receive 60,000, the third 30,000, the fourth 15,000, the fifth 9,000 and the sixth 6,000 A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards 1,200 to enter, 1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th or 30,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 29th Weights: 4-y-o... 11st 4lb 5-y-o and up... 11st 12lb BETDAQ will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner and a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider BETDAQ will also present 150 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and 150 to There may be a parade for this race E 6.05 12 noon on 29th April The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle of 100,000 (Registered as the Tickell) Alanna Homes) A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards and four furlongs 400 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th or 10,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 29th Weights: 4-y-o... 11st 1lb 5-y-o and up... 11st 10lb Alanna Homes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and will also present 150 to the groom in charge of the
F 6.40 The Star Best For Racing Coverage Champion Hunters Steeplechase of 30,000 The Star Newspaper) Of which the second will receive 6,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 750 A steeplechase for Certified Hunters four yrs old and upwards that have between 26th September, 2015 and 28th April, 2019 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and which have not won a *race after 1st March, 2018 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race About three miles and 120 yds 240 to enter, 60 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o...10st 12lb; 5-y-o... 11st 10lb 6-y-o and up... 12st A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2018/2019 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, the Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than April 26th, 2019, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters (Master of Hounds) Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Wellingborough. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have modified the Rules to permit horses for which Master of Hounds Certificates have been registered with the Jockey Club and which are eligible to run in Hunters' Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Master of Hounds Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters' Steeplechase since 1st November, 2018 are excluded. Rules or Rules of Racing The Star Newspaper will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the The winning owner will also receive a perpetual trophy presented by the family of the late Walter Tyrrell. HRI Directive 10 (vi) is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to twenty five or to such a lesser number as may be required, elimination of the remaining runners will be at the discretion of the N.H. Handicapper. The Handicapper's decision shall be final. (International performances will be taken into account and the latest date for assessment by the Handicapper will be 10 a.m. on Monday, 29th April, 2019) G 7.10 The SalesSense International Novice Hurdle of 25,000 SalesSense International) Of which the second will receive 5,000, the third 2,500, the fourth 1,250 and the fifth 625 A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race 200 to enter, 50 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o... 10st 11lb 5-y-o and up... 11st 5lb Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race... 7lb extra SalesSense International will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. H 7.45 The GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors Flat Race of 15,000 GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors) An I.N.H. Flat race for five, six and seven yrs old only that have not won a *race and two furlongs Weights:... 12st Rules or Rules of Racing GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the TUESDAY 30th APRIL Meeting No. 95 PUNCHESTOWN FIFTH DAY - SATURDAY, 4th MAY, 2019 (AES FAMILY DAY) Handicaps calculated for the Ballymore Handicap Hurdle... 22nd April Rating Qualification... 16th April Other Handicaps calculated... 30th April Rating Qualification... 30th April Declarations to run for The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Annie Power Mares Champion Hurdle & The AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle must be made by 10 a.m. Thursday 2nd May Declarations to run for all other races must be made by 10 a.m. 3rd May A 2.35 The Dooley Insurance Group Cross Country Steeplechase of 15,000 Dooley Insurance Group) A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About three miles over a special Bank/Chase Course Weights: 5-y-o... 11st 3lb 6-y-o & up... 11st 7lb Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2017) Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. No penalty to increase a horse's weight beyond 12st 7lb. Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2018/2019 Point To Point Season. The Stewards have also suspended Rule 135 (iv) (c) and (v) for the purposes of this race. The Kildare Hunt Perpetual Cup, kindly given by the Ashmore Family will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, Dooley Insurances Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the
B 3.10 The BoyleSports Handicap Steeplechase of 50,000 (Rated 0-145) BoyleSports) Of which the second will receive 10,000, the third 5,000, the fourth 2,500, the fifth 1,500 and the sixth 1,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-145 About three miles and seven furlongs 400 to enter, 100 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. BoyleSports will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. D 4.25 12 noon 30th April The AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle of 100,000 AES Waste Management) A hurdle race for four yrs old only 400 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by April 30th or 10,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 30th Weights:... 11st Fillies allowed... 7lb The winning owner will receive the perpetual Ashe trophy and AES Waste Management will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider AES will also present 150 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and 150 to F 5.35 The Ballymore Handicap Hurdle of 100,000 (Grade B) Ballymore) An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (150 = 11st 10lb) and four furlongs 400 to enter, 400 extra if forfeit not declared by 30th April and 200 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Ballymore will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out Closing Date 17th April. C 3.50 12 noon on 30th April The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Annie Power Mares Champion Hurdle of 100,000 the Irish EBF ( 20,000)) A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only, that are EBF eligible and four furlongs 400 to enter, 600 extra if forfeit not declared by April 30th or 10,000 if entered by 12 noon on April 30th Weights: 4-y-o... 10st 12lb 5-y-o & up... 11st 7lb The EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horsein this race. E 5.00 The Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Steeplechase of 60,000 (Rated 0-150) (Grade B) Palmerstown House) Of which the second will receive 12,000, the third 6,000, the fourth 3,000, the fifth 1,800 and the sixth 1,200 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-150 About three miles and 120 yds 480 to enter, 120 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Palmerstown House will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner (This will be the Grand National Trophy won by Pat Taaffe on Quare Times in 1955), a trophy to the winning trainer and rider and 130 to the groom in charge of the of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% G 6.10 The K Club Hotel & Resort (Pro/Am) Flat Race of 15,000 the K Club Hotel & Resort) An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old only that have NOT RUN in a *race Weights: 4-y-o... 11st 6lb 5, 6 and 7-y-o... 12st. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 1st May) may also ride in this race. Rules or Rules of Racing. The K Club will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and 130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race