IRELAND FACTBOOK 2012

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FACTBOOK CONTENTS 2012

Chief Executive’s STATISTICS Trainers, Riders and Staff 57 INTRODUCTION 02 Attendance 28 Top Ten Flat and NH Horses 58 On-Course Betting 32 Exports 60 Racing Review Off-Course Betting 33 Irish Classifications 63 January 04 Tote 33 Owners, Trainers & Jockeys 68 February 06 Betting by Racecourse 34 March 08 Breeders 37 2013 FIXTURE LIST 74 April 10 Irish Sales 37 Major NH & FlaT RACES 2013 76 May 12 Overseas winners 38 MAP OF RACECOURSES 77 June 14 Horses in Training 40 HRI AWARDS 2012 78 July 16 Ownership 41 jog for jockeys 2012 80 August 18 Fixtures 42 come racing 81 September 20 Entries and Runners 44 crowning the champions 82 October 22 Balloting 49 other events 84 November 24 Prize Money 51 itba expo 2012 86 December 26 Sponsorship 55 PHOTO INDEX 87 2012 CONTENTS

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On behalf of , I In attendances we saw a reversal of the Prize money won in the UK by Irish-trained am pleased to present the Irish Racing attendance improvement of 3% in 2011, horses up 10.2% from £6.3m to Fact Book for the year 2012, the eighth mainly because of the cancellation of £6.9m, while prize money won in the rest edition of what is an important point 20 fixtures due to bad weather. Total of the world by Irish-trained horses was of reference in Irish racing. We have attendances were down 3.4% from down 2.2% from €5.7m to €5.6m. incorporated a wide range of statistics 1.24m people to 1.2m. An overall relating to the racing and breeding increase of 14 fixtures arising from the The horse racing and breeding sector industry in Ireland, covering fixtures, new Dundalk winter season lowered the contributes c. €1bn annually to the Irish runners, attendances, prize money, the average attendance per meeting - down economy; employs in excess of 16,000 output of the breeding sector and the 7.2% from 3,682 to 3,416. people and is responsible for exports betting turnover generated on and off worth €174m. Ireland remains the course. Any feedback that readers may Tote turnover improved in 2012, assisted biggest producer of foals have for improvement of future editions greatly through growth in international in Europe and is fourth in the world. would be welcome. co-mingling deals. On the other hand, We are working with the Government betting at racecourses fell sharply, to find a long-term method of secure Bloodstock sales were the highlight of continuing the downward trend since funding for the industry and it is hoped 2012, growing strongly for the second 2007, with on-course bookmakers’ that the Betting Amendment Bill which year in a row, with turnover up 15.4% turnover down €129.4m from that peak. is being brought forward in 2013 will to €93.5m. The number of horses in Off-course bookmaker betting remained yield revenue from exchange and training and the number of racehorse level at €2.7bn. offshore betting to bring us closer to a owners continued to fall and these sustainable model. contrasting figures illustrate how In racing terms, 2012 proved to be domestic demand is still depressed another excellent year for Irish trainers I would like to congratulate all the while overseas investment holds great and jockeys, giving us confidence that leading owners, trainers, jockeys and promise for Irish racing and breeding. the strength of our performance on horses listed in this publication for their Irish Thoroughbred Marketing will be the racecourse will continue to drive outstanding contributions last year, and active internationally throughout 2013 demand internationally. Six of the last I wish them and all others involved in in growing inward investment as well seven European Champion two-year this national industry a successful 2013. as developing racehorse ownership in olds were trained in Ireland, with five of Ireland. them also bred here, including the 2012 Brian Kavanagh Champion . Chief Executive The overall figures show that the grip of recession, combined with funding reductions, is squeezing all sectors of the industry. The challenge in these circumstances is to focus on the core elements of our industry, such as protecting prize money levels and the related aim of developing racehorse ownership; improving facilities for racegoers; ensuring that attendance at INTRODUCTION 2012 race-meetings remains at the heart of Irish sporting and social life and telling the success stories of racing as they arise.

While 2012 saw a modest overall prize money improvement, largely thanks to the addition of the new fixtures at Dundalk financed by SIS and the racecourse, this masks the fact that Ireland continues to lose ground to its international competitors with recent prize money increases for 2013 announced in both Britain and France. In total, prize money was up 1.1% in 2012 from €44.4m to €44.9m and sponsorship was up 13.4% from €4.8m to €5.5m.

The horse racing and breeding sector contributes c. €1bn annually to the Irish economy; employs in excess of 16,000 people and is responsible for exports worth €174m.

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meeting proved to be a big one for the Walsh family, with them completing a notable double that included the valuable Leopardstown Handicap Chase with Seabass. Trained by and ridden by his daughter Katie, the progressive nine-year-old made all the running and overcame a close encounter with a loose horse prior to forging away to record a 7½ lengths success. Ted went on to complete a memorable double just 30 minutes later courtesy of the win of the Mark Walsh-ridden Colbert Station in the Ryan’s Event Cleaners Beginners Chase. The main event on the day was the Boylesports.com Hurdle and it produced a thrilling finish with the Jessie Harrington-trained Citizenship being delivered with an extremely well-timed challenge by to claim the spoils by 1¼ lengths. January may have started somewhat year’s renewal produced a game winner All eyes were on the returning Champion slowly, but it erupted into life at Naas in the shape of the -trained Hurdler in the featured on the second Sunday of the month, Apt Approach. Ridden by , Grade 1 BHP Insurance Irish Champion with the Grade 2 Slaney Hurdle the nine-year-old had to recover from Hurdle on the second day of the January being won in great style by the unbeaten a mistake at the third-last fence, but he Jumps Weekend at Leopardstown and Monksland. Trained by , the did so generously and eventually had 4¼ Willie Mullins’ stable star exceeded five-year-old travelled smoothly and lengths to spare over Follow The Plan. all expectations, producing a stunning quickened up in taking fashion from Goffs day at winning performance. Ridden by Ruby 2012 JANUARY before the final flight to record an easy Park was yet another card that was all Walsh, the eight-year-old travelled 4½ lengths victory under . about the Champion Trainer, with Willie with ease and sprinted away from his A week later, the Grade 3 Visit Mullins saddling the winners of the two opposition in the straight to record an Punchestown.com Juvenile Hurdle was most valuable races on the card. The pick easy 6½ lengths success, consolidating the main event at Punchestown and of those wins came in the feature race, his position at the top of the two-mile it produced a promising winner in the with the David Casey-trained On His Own hurdle ranks. Mullins and Walsh also shape of the Willie Mullins-trained Ut taking up the running with seven fences took the spoils in the Grade 2 Synergy De Sivola. Sent off the heavily-backed to jump and being in control a long way Security Solutions Novice Hurdle, 1/4 favourite, the son of Robin Des out, eventually coming home 13 lengths teaming up with the highly-promising Champs looked to have a fight on his in front. Mullins’ other win came in the Boston Bob to take the spoils by an hands approaching the final flight, but Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle, impressive 2¼ lengths. The other his main rival Hisaabaat made a mess with the Ruby Walsh-ridden Zaidpour Grade 1 on the card was the Frank of that obstacle, allowing the winner getting the better of a tactical battle with Ward Solicitors to come home 3¼ lengths to the good Voler La Vedette, beating off the strong and it produced an impressive winner under Ruby Walsh. challenge of that rival by a length. in the shape of the Peter Casey-trained The highlight of the entire racing season The month was closed out by the Flemenstar, with Andrew Lynch’s mount at Thurles is the Grade 2 Matty Ryan new January Jumps Weekend at powering away to record a 19 lengths Memorial Kinloch Brae Chase and this Leopardstown and the first day of the success.

Goffs Thyestes Chase day at Gowran Park was yet another card that was all about the Champion Trainer, with Willie Mullins saddling the winners of the two most valuable races on the card. 01

JANUARY ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 47,444 19 1,844,355 4,888,182 603,056 1,562

2011 42,928 17 1,901,952 5,388,594 622,565 1,540

Variance 4,516 2 -57,596 -500,412 -19,509 22

% Var 10.5% 11.8% -3.0% -9.3% -3.1% 1.4%

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being in no danger, eventually prevailing by 16 lengths. Willie Mullins once again grabbed the headlines at Navan the next day, saddling a 1-2 in the featured Grade 2 Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle, though not in the order the market expected, with the -ridden Mourad readily seeing off Mikael D’Haguenet by 6½ lengths. There were even more surprising results in the other two Grade 2 contests on the card, with the Noel Meade-trained Donnas Palm swooping to land the Novice Chase under Davy Condon and the 50/1 outsider Lion Na Bearnai winning the Irish Form Book Ten Up Novice Chase for Tom Gibney and Andrew Thornton. It proved to be a big week for Irish-trained horses abroad, with Dave Marnane Another month, another Willie Mullins in control from some way out and sending out Nocturnal Affair to win the record. February was kicked off by the eventually had two lengths to spare valuable Al Naboodah Construction Champion Trainer securing the fastest over Roberto Goldback at the line. There Group at Meydan and Maurice Phelan ever 100 winners in an Irish National were three other Grade 1 contests on saddling Portrait King to win the Hunt season by saddling Soll to win the the card with the first of them, the featured Betfred Eider at Newcastle. N.I. Hotels Federation Beginners Chase , being won by Back on the domestic scene, the Willie at Down Royal. the -trained Hisaabaat, Mullins-trained Prince De Beauchene The first big race of the month saw the with the son of Dubawi recording a cosy showcased his Aintree -trained Sizing 1½ length success under Andrew Lynch. credentials by winning the featured Europe underline his status as Ireland’s There was a major shock in the Grade Grade 2 At The Races at leading two-mile chaser with an 1 Deloitte Novice Hurdle, with the Tony Fairyhouse. Ridden by Paul Townend,

2012 FEBRUARY imperious display in the featured Grade Martin-trained Benefficient defying his the nine-year-old powered clear to run 2 Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase 50/1 to run out the authoritative 1¼ out the impressive six lengths victor. at Punchestown. What was billed as a lengths winner under . The The month was closed by Ruby Walsh match race between him and his arch final Grade 1 on the card was the Dr. P.J. stealing the show at Naas, riding the rival turned into a rout from Moriarty Novice Chase and it was the winner of two of the three Grade 2 the penultimate fence, with Andrew Philip Fenton-trained Last Instalment contests on the card. Walsh opened his Lynch’s mount drawing clear to record that ran out the impressive 1½ lengths account in the paddypower.com Novice an impressive 15 lengths success. winner under . Hurdle, riding the Willie Mullins-trained After a quiet couple of days by his The following weekend, the Grade 2 Felix Yonger to an authoritative three exceptionally high standards, Willie Red Mills Chase was the feature race lengths success. However, the highlight Mullins erupted back to top form when it at Gowran Park and it saw a powerful of Ruby’s brace was unquestionably mattered at Leopardstown the following winning performance from the Robbie his win on his father Ted’s progressive Sunday, completing a treble that Hennessy-trained Rubi Light. Andrew chaser Seabass in the paddypower.com included the featured Grade 1 Hennessy Lynch gave the seven-year-old a Chase, with the abundant stamina of Gold Cup with Quel Esprit. Ridden by typically positive ride, stretching the the winner helping him get the better of Ruby Walsh, the eight-year-old was field from the fifth-last fence and soon Zaarito by a length.

The following weekend, the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase was the feature race at Gowran Park and it saw a powerful winning performance from the Robbie Hennessy-trained Rubi Light. 02

FEBRUARY ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 40,366 19 3,104,272 4,203,487 427,986 1,529

2011 34,601 15 1,943,988 4,416,758 549,229 1,437

Variance 5,765 4 1,160,284 -213,271 -121,243 92

% Var 16.7% 26.7% 59.7% -4.8% -22.1% 6.4%

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success in the Christie’s Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup, with the Rodger Sweeney-trained Salsify gamely seeing off Chapoturgeon by a length under the trainer’s son Colman. In terms of Festival totals, Irish jockeys won 22 of the 27 races and Irish-bred horses won 12 races including six of the Grade 1 contests. was without question the star performer on the opening day of the Flat season at the Curragh at the backend of the month, completing a treble that included the featured Group 3 Lodge Park Stud EBF Park Express Stakes on the David Wachman-trained Chrysanthemum. Wearing blinkers for the first time, the daughter of Danehill Dancer hit the front over a furlong out and held off the challenge of Twirl by 1½ lengths. The pick of the remainder The quality of Irish-trained sprinters David Nicholson Mares Hurdle for a of the action was the www.thetote.com is often maligned, but Irish eyes remarkable fourth year in succession, Irish Lincolnshire and it saw the John were smiling at Meydan in Dubai the eight-year-old quickened up Oxx-trained Sharestan land a notable

MARCH 2012 at the beginning of the month, with impressively to draw clear on the run-in gamble under . Irish-trained sprinters completing a and record an easy four lengths success There was sad news in the closing 1-2-3 in the valuable Meydan Sprint. under Ruby Walsh. days of the month as it was revealed In what was a thrilling finish, the Mick Willie Mullins again came to the rescue that Montjeu, the sire of three Epsom Halford-trained Invincible Ash edged by providing the sole Irish winners Derby winners, had died at the age of out the Eddie Lynam-trained Sole on both the second and third days of 16 after a short illness. Winner of six Power by a short-head, with the Dave the meeting, with Group 1 races on the track, the stallion Marnane-trained Nocturnal Affair just a recording a game success in the developed into one of the world’s leading ½-length away in third. Weatherby’s under sires for Coolmore, producing numerous Given the record-breaking haul of 13 Patrick Mullins and top-class runners. Irish-trained winners at the Cheltenham running out the impressive winner of The month was brought to a close by the Festival in 2011, hopes were high that the Jewson Novices’ Chase under Davy Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan and 2012 would be another lucrative meeting Russell. Aidan O’Brien got Ireland on the score for the Irish, but the results went a long The final day of the sheet by saddling Daddy Long Legs way to showing just how remarkable the was a better one for the Irish, with two to win the Group 2 UAE Derby. Ridden Irish performance in 2011 had been. Irish-trained horses coming out on top. by Colm O’Donoghue, the son of Scat The opening day of the festivities was The Tom Mullins-trained Alderwood got Daddy stretched out impressively in the widely expected to be a lucrative one the ball rolling in the Vincent O’Brien straight to prevail by 1¼ lengths. The for the Irish, but as it turned out, it was County Handicap Hurdle, finding plenty pick of Ballydoyle’s other runners was the Willie Mullins-trained that for Tony McCoy and grinding out a St Nicholas Abbey in the Dubai Sheema had to save the day after a sequence ¾-length success in the colours of JP Classic, with Joseph O’Brien’s mount of high-profile disappointments from McManus. Ireland’s second winner failing by just a neck to reel in Cirrus her compatriots. Bidding to win the came courtesy of a notable family Des Aigles.

Irish eyes were smiling at Meydan in Dubai at the beginning of the month, with Irish-trained sprinters completing a 1-2-3 in the valuable Meydan Sprint. 03

MARCH ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 67,849 24 2,333,942 3,552,320 356,131 1,942

2011 42,125 19 1,346,214 2,970,731 326,450 1,844

Variance 25,724 5 987,728 581,589 29,681 98

% Var 61.1% 26.3% 73.4% 19.6% 9.1% 5.3%

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that was led home by the Paul Townend-ridden Marasonnien and even more remarkably, all three raced in the colours of Rich Ricci. One of the clashes of the season took place on the third day of the Festival with the brilliant mare Quevega producing an electric performance to see off the game Voler La Vedette in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes. com World Series Hurdle. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, the eight-year-old travelled supremely well and while her main rival looked to be going just as well as her at the second-last flight, Quevega produced a The Fairyhouse Easter Festival opened Nicholls-trained Nepture Collonges telling turn of foot that saw her home by the month in style, with the Peter getting up in the very last stride to prevail 5½ lengths. Casey-trained Flemenstar producing by a nose under a power-packed Daryl Hurricane Fly was the star turn on a show-stopping performance in the Jacob ride. For a long way, it looked like the Friday of the Festival and he featured Grade 1 Powers Gold Cup. The would become the first ever didn’t disappoint, with Willie Mullins’ immensely-talented seven-year-old was female to ride the winner of the race, stable star returning to winning ways

APRIL 2012 given a positive ride by Andrew Lynch with her father’s Seabass giving her an in the Grade 1 Rabobank Champion and sealed the win with an electric leap excellent spin and only giving best on the Hurdle. Ridden by Ruby Walsh, at the penultimate fence, eventually run-in to finish third. the eight-year-old may not have coming home 11 lengths to the good. The Festival road show rolled into been at his brilliant best, but he still ran The highlight of the entire Festival was Punchestown next and Ireland’s top out the comfortable 2½ lengths winner. unquestionably the fairytale conclusion two-mile chaser took The rearranged thetote.com to the Ladbrokes.com Irish Grand centre stage on the opening day of the was the National, with Lion Na Beanai running festivities by winning the featured Grade main event on the final day of the out the hugely-popular winner. One of 1 Boylesports.com Champion Chase. Punchestown Festival on Saturday and, just five horses trained by Tom Gibney, Trained by Henry De Bromhead and not for the first time in recent seasons, it the 10-year-old had improved in leaps ridden by Andrew Lynch, the 10-year-old produced a shock result with China Rock and bounds in recent months and he had to be very brave on the unsuitably prevailing at 20/1. Trained by Mouse exhibited an admirably game attitude testing ground to see off the persistent Morris and ridden by , to grind out a 4½ lengths success under challenge of Realt Dubh by 2¼ lengths. the nine-year-old travelled strongly and Andrew Thornton. Biblical rain threatened to lead to the readily forged on from the final fence to Over at the Aintree Grand National abandonment of the second day of the record a five lengths success. meeting, the Oliver McKiernan-trained Punchestown Festival, but a massive At the conclusion of the festivities, Follow The Plan struck for Ireland by effort from all involved ensured that Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney springing a 50/1 surprise in the Grade racing went ahead, albeit a five-race presented the end of season awards 1 Betfred Bowl. The gelding has made card after the chase track was deemed with Willie Mullins (Champion Trainer), a habit of springing surprises over the unraceable. Once it got underway, Willie Davy Russell (Champion ) and J.P. years and he was good value for his Mullins proved utterly dominant, winning McManus (Champion Owner) receiving three lengths success. The featured four of the five races including both Grade the top awards. Mullins’ son Patrick Aintree Grand National proved to be one 1 races. Mullins was especially dominant Mullins took the Champion Amateur of the most dramatic renewals in the in the Grade 1 Irish Daily Mirror War Of Award, while Pat Mangan was crowned history of the great race, with the Paul Attrition Novice Hurdle, saddling a 1-2-3 leading Conditional Rider.

One of the clashes of the season took place on the third day of the Festival with the brilliant mare Quevega producing an electric performance to see off the game Voler La Vedette in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes. 04

APRIL ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 157,304 28 5,726,974 8,667,614 1,019,749 2,472

2011 91,315 28 2,637,365 6,616,990 740,774 2,650

Variance 65,989 0 3,089,608 2,050,624 278,975 -178

% Var 72.3% 0.0% 117.1% 31.0% 37.7% -6.7%

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on show in the Fishery Lane Race, with the Jim Bolger-trained Dawn Approach retaining his unbeaten record with a tremendously impressive winning performance. Ridden by , the son of powered right away from his opposition to prevail by no less than 5½ lengths. The month was rounded off by Guineas

2012 weekend at the Curragh and Aidan O’Brien continued his domination of the Classic scene on the opening day of proceedings, saddling three of the first four home in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas with the Joseph O’Brien-ridden Power leading the procession. The son of Oasis Dream looked to have plenty on his plate early in the straight, but

MAY he quickened up impressively to lead in the closing stages and record a length success, with his stable mates Reply The month started off with a bang with patiently ridden St Nicholas Abbey and Daddy Long Legs finishing third the Aidan O’Brien-trained flashing home to finish a never-nearer and fourth respectively. The pick of the stamping himself as a star of the racing second, much to the frustration of those remainder of the action was perhaps scene by maintaining his unbeaten that had supported him. the Group 3 TRI Equestrian Stakes and it record in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at The Group 2 Derrinstown Stud Derby saw the Dermot Weld-trained Emulous Newmarket. The son of Montjeu faced Trial Stakes at Leopardstown has a fine make a winning return to action. Ridden a tough task on paper, but under a record of producing subsequent Group by , the top-class daughter brave ride from Joseph O’Brien, the 1 winners and this year’s renewal saw of Dansili travelled and quickened in three-year-old quickened up from the the Jim Bolger-trained Light Heavy great style on her way to running out the rear to lead close home and prevail by advertise his claims with a easy 1¾ lengths victor. a neck. The following day, Aidan O’Brien gritty display. Ridden by Kevin Manning, The Etihad Airways Irish 1000 Guineas completed a remarkable Guineas double the son of looked to be struggling was the feature race on the second day at Newmarket, saddling Homecoming on the sticky ground, but he battled of the meeting and the prize headed Queen to record a surprising but gamely and got the better of Tower Rock across the Irish Sea after the Mick impressive win in the Qipco 1000 Guineas by a neck. Channon-trained Samitar emerged on at a price of 25/1 under . Naas played host to an excellent top. The daughter of Rock Of Gibraltar Back on the domestic scene, there mid-week meeting in the middle of the travelled strongly and forged on to was controversy in the Group 3 High month and the featured Group 3 Irish prevail by 1½ lengths under an ecstatic Chaparral EBF at Stallion Farms EBF Stakes Martin Harley. The other Group 1 on the the Curragh. The Aidan O’Brien-trained saw the Dermot Weld-trained Princess card was the and St Nicholas Abbey and the John Highway run out the impressive winner. it was the Aidan O’Brien-trained So You Oxx-trained Sharestan were expected to The daughter of Street Cry travelled and Think that dominated the race. The son dominate, but the former’s 66/1 stable quickened in the style of an exciting filly of High Chaparral never looked in any mate Windsor Palace stole a big lead in the making, eventually having a length danger and Joseph O’Brien didn’t have early in the straight and held by a length to spare over her nearest pursuer at the to get too serious with him to run out the under Colm O’Donoghue, with the very line. There was another potential star six lengths winner.

Aidan O’Brien completed a remarkable Guineas double at Newmarket, saddling Homecoming Queen to record a surprising but impressive win in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at a price of 25/1 under Ryan Moore. 05

MAY ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 83,547 36 4,729,119 6,523,058 576,172 3,185

2011 175,774 38 8,229,983 14,408,398 1,236,586 3,655

Variance -92,227 -2 -3,500,865 -7,885,340 -660,414 -470

% Var -52.5% -5.3% -42.5% -54.7% -53.4% -12.9%

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day of the meeting was the Dermot Weld-trained Princess Highway in the Group 2 . Given a well-judged ride by Pat Smullen, the daughter of Street Cry drew right away in the closing stages to prevail by six lengths, emulating her mother Irresistible Jewel who won the race for the same connections in 2002. Black Caviar may have provided the drama on the final day of Royal Ascot, but it was also notable for producing two Irish-trained winners. Dandy Boy got the ball rolling in the Wokingham Stakes, giving Dave Marnane his first success at the meeting by recording a comfortable 1¼ lengths success under The month commenced with Aidan Royal Ascot and this year’s meeting Pat Dobbs. The second win was perhaps O’Brien continuing his domination of was a memorable one for the Irish, with even more remarkable, as it saw Willie the British and Irish Classic scene. them equalling the previous record of Mullins send out Simenon to record his JUNE 2012 Over at Epsom, the O’Brien-trained Was eight Irish-trained successes. The Jim second win of the week by blowing away profited from a superb ride from Seamie Bolger-trained Dawn Approach got his opposition in the Queen Alexandra Heffernan to run out the neck winner of the ball rolling in the Group 2 under Ryan Moore. the Investec Oaks. The win represented Stakes on opening day of proceedings, At the latter end of the month, the sad a notable milestone for O’Brien, as it gamely recording a ¾-length success news emerged that Walter Haefner, was the 200th Group 1 win of his amazing under Kevin Manning. The Irish double the owner of the high-profile Moyglare career. was completed in the marathon Ascot Stud, had passed away at the age of 101. The next day, O’Brien sent out the Stakes with the Champion National Hunt Haefner purchased Moyglare Stud Farm exceptionally talented Camelot to stamp his Trainer Willie Mullins saddling Simenon in 1962 and had terrific success with authority on the , confirming to prevail by an easy six lengths under Curragh trainer Dermot Weld. His black, his status as the new star of Irish Flat Ryan Moore. white and red colours were carried racing by recording a very impressive five The second day of Royal Ascot was a by such stars as , Refuse lengths victory under Joseph O’Brien. That memorable one for Aidan O’Brien, with To Bend, , , success completed a memorable double him saddling the Joseph O’Brien-ridden and . for the O’Briens, as they had already to run out the authoritative The unbeaten superstar of Irish racing combined with St Nicholas Abbey to run 2¼ lengths victor in the featured Camelot made his eagerly anticipated out the highly-impressive 4½ lengths Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes. That return to home soil for the featured winner of the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee completed a brace for Aidan, as he Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the . had already saddled Ishvana to win the Curragh on the last day of the month, but Over in France, the Willie Mullins-trained Group 3 Jersey Stakes in the colours the unsuitably heavy ground conditions Thousand Stars recorded a fluent victory of his wife Anne Marie with Seamie required him to fight for the win. Trained in the Grande Course De Haies D’Auteuil Heffernan in the saddle. An excellent by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Joseph under Ruby Walsh. The race, better day for the Irish was rounded off in the O’Brien, the son of Montjeu wasn’t known as the French , Sandringham Stakes, with the David enjoying the underfoot conditions at all, was won by the gallant grey for the Wachman-trained Duntle coming out on but he showed guts to match his second season running. top by a ½ length under Wayne Lordan. in beating off the challenge of Born To The middle of June is always all about The sole Irish winner on the third Sea by two lengths.

The middle of June is always about Royal Ascot and this year’s meeting was a memorable one for the Irish, with them equalling the previous record of eight Irish-trained successes. 06

JUNE ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 99,590 32 3,832,191 5,121,637 535,640 2,583

2011 111,172 33 5,486,969 8,145,024 707,227 2,927

Variance -11,582 -1 -1,654,778 -3,023,387 -171,587 -344

% Var -10.4% -3.0% -30.2% -37.1% -24.3% -11.8%

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making all the running under Joseph O’Brien and sprinting away to record a 4¾ lengths success. looked to have a star on his hands in the shape of Harasiya after the daughter of Pivotal impressively maintained her unbeaten record in the featured Group 3 at Leopardstown the following Thursday. Ridden by Johnny Murtagh, the two-year-old quickened up impressively to put the race to bed in a matter of strides, eventually having 2½ lengths to spare over her nearest pursuer. This year’s Darley at the Curragh attracted one of the strongest fields in years and it was the -trained Great Heavens that took the spoils for Great Britain. Ridden by 2012 JULY , the daughter of July was kick started by Group 1 action in between those wins, been withdrawn looked in big trouble two furlongs out, at the Curragh courtesy of the Group from the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot but she stayed on strongly to power to 1 Barclays Bank Ireland after becoming upset in the starting the front inside the final furlong and Stakes. Despite a strong home defence stalls. Held up early, Colm O’Donoghue draw away to prevail by three lengths. from the Dermot Weld-trained Sapphire, made eye-catching progress towards The most impressive performance on the the prize went for export after the John the centre of the track from halfway and remainder of the card came in the Group 3 Gosden-trained ran out the the daughter of Bahamian Bounty ran on Jebel Ali Stables & Racecourse Anglesey impressive winner under William Buick. well to prevail by a neck. Stakes, with the Jim Bolger-trained So You Think was expected to have his Aidan O’Brien secured yet another Grafelli sprinting clear of his opposition swansong in the Coral Group 1 the following Saturday, saddling to record a clear-cut 6½ lengths success at Sandown, but just days before the Imperial Monarch to win a thrilling under Kevin Manning. race it was announced that he was renewal of the Grand Prix de Paris Famous Name truly is the King of retired to stand at stud in Australia after at Longchamp. Given an excellent Leopardstown and the remarkable lameness ruled him out of the Sandown front-running ride by Joseph O’Brien, seven-year-old took centre stage on contest. The winner of five Group 1 the son of Galileo battled gamely in the the July 26th card at the Foxrock track, races in Australia and five Group 1 races straight and while Main Sequence got no securing his 12th win at the track in the in Europe, the son of High Chaparral luck in running in behind him, he featured Jockey Club Of Turkey stands for AUS$66,000, which is a record enough to record a head success. Stakes. Ridden as always by Pat Smullen, for a first-season sire in Australia. There was unusual excitement about Dermot Weld’s pride and joy never had a Tyrone-based trainer Andy Oliver enjoyed the meeting at Dundalk the following moments worry, sprinting clear to score a big-race success at Newmarket in Monday, as the Aidan O’Brien-trained by an easy 5½ lengths. The other Group the middle of the month, saddling Mars had been backed into favourtism 3 on the card was the Korean Racing Sendmylovetorose to win the Group 2 for the 2013 Epsom Derby and was due Authority and it produced Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cherry to make his debut at the Co. Louth track. a remarkable performance, with the Hinton Stakes. She was unbeaten in two Contesting the Irish Stallion Farms Jim Bolger-trained Grafelli battling very previous starts having added a Group 3 European Breeders Fund Maiden over gamely indeed to gain his second Group to her maiden victory although she had, 7f, the son of Galileo did not disappoint, 3 success in the space of just four days.

This year’s Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh attracted one of the strongest fields in years and it was the John Gosden-trained Great Heavens that took the spoils for Great Britain. 07

JULY ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 137,450 38 5,864,875 8,933,117 884,628 3,057

2011 267,206 41 9,058,350 19,418,346 1,595,983 1,3,501

Variance -129,756 -3 -3,193,476 -10,485,229 -711,355 -444

% Var -48.6% -7.3% -35.3% -54.0% -44.6% -12.7%

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was the Group 2 Keeneland Debutante Stakes and there was another surprise result, with the Pat Shanahan-trained My Special J’s getting the better of the hot favourite Harasiya by a neck under Colm O’Donoghue. There was a notable Irish success at York a week later, with Tom Hogan saddling his stable star Gordon Lord Byron to win the Listed Betfred City of York Stakes. Ridden by William Buick, the four-year-old travelled strongly prior to being delivered to lead inside the final furlong and draw clear to record a comfortable 2¾ lengths victory. Fast-rising trainer Andy Oliver had a weekend to remember at the Curragh at the backend of the month, saddling the winner of the feature race on each of the two days of the meeting. Punch Your Weight got his ball rolling by winning The month began in the grip of Galway dominant force, saddling nine winners the Irish Stallion Farms European Festival fever and as usual the Ballybrit throughout the week which secured him Breeders Fund Irish Cambridgeshire festivities were a great success. In his 26th Leading Trainer Award at the on the Saturday under Fergal Lynch. terms of the feature races of the meeting. His stable jockey Pat Smullen The following day, the Tyrone-based week, the www.thetote.com Galway took the Leading Riding Award having trainer saddled First Cornerstone

2012 AUGUST Plate Handicap Chase produced a partnered seven winners. to win the Group 2 Galileo European game winner in the shape of the Tom Over at Glorious Goodwood, there was Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes, with Mullins-trained, Mark Walsh-ridden a notable Irish success with the John the son of drawing away Bob Lingo, but the real drama was Oxx-trained Saddler’s Rock recording an close home to record a cosy 1½ lengths saved for the Guinness Galway Handicap authoritative win in the Group 2 Artemis success under Chris Hayes. Elsewhere Hurdle, with it producing one of the most Goodwood Cup. Johnny Murtagh gave on Sunday’s card, the Group 3 www. popular and dramatic results of recent the son of Sadler’s Wells a positive ride, bettor.com was won years. hitting the front over a furlong out and by an Irish-trained horse for the first Rebel Fitz, trained in Kanturk by the grinding out a game length success. time in a decade, with the Muredach popular Mick Winters, looked to have Domestic Group 1 action returned in Kelly-trained My Girl Anna recording an matters well under control in the the shape of the Group 1 Keeneland authoritative 1¾ lengths victory under closing stages, but Davy Russell began Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh and this Rory Cleary. celebrating a couple of strides too soon year’s renewal proved to be notably The month closed with the dramatic and the fast-finishing Cause Of Causes dramatic. Aidan O’Brien’s strongly news that Johnny Murtagh’s contract ensured a very anxious moment for fancied Cristoforo Colombo looked to as retained rider for Aga Khan’s supporters of the winner. In a desperate be travelling as well as anything only Irish-trained horses had been finish, Rebel Fitz held on for a dramatic to clip a heel and come down over a terminated. The pairing had been one head success, giving Russell the fright furlong from home, leaving his stable of the most formidable forces in Irish of his life in the process. mate Pedro The Great to storm home racing for many years, but the two went As it now customary at the Galway by 2¾ lengths under . their separate ways with no reasons for Festival, Dermot Weld proved to be a The main supporting race on the card the split being publicly disclosed.

Over at Glorious Goodwood, there was a notable Irish success with the John Oxx-trained Saddler’s Rock recording an authoritative win in the Group 2 Artemis Goodwood Cup. 08

AUGUST ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 191,904 38 5,638,722 11,038,320 1,042,330 2,925

2011 109,754 38 3,965,799 9,007,580 685,582 3,023

Variance 82,150 0 1,672,922 2,030,740 356,748 -98

% Var 74.8% 0.0% 42.2% 22.5% 52.0% -3.2%

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event at the Curragh and it produced as exciting a finish as one will ever see at the highest level, with Royal Diamond scoring by a head in a dramatic four-way finish. The six-year-old stayed on gamely in the closing stages to lead in the very last stride, giving trainer Tommy Carmody and rider Niall McCullagh their first successes at Group 1 level. The other Group 1 on the card was the Goffs Vincent O’Brien Stakes and it produced the future European Champion Two-Year-Old, with the Jim Bolger-trained Dawn Approach maintaining his unbeaten record with a dominant 4¾ lengths success under Kevin Manning. The month commenced with Group 1 Irresistible Jewel and The Listowel Harvest Festival got action at Leopardstown and the roof was it was the powerful father-and-son team underway amidst unpleasant weather raised at the conclusion of the featured of Aidan and Joseph O’Brien that took conditions, but that didn’t dampen the Red Mills Irish , with the spoils courtesy of the short-head festivities too much. The Guinness the extremely popular Snow Fairy success of Up. Kerry National Handicap Chase was recording a memorable win. Ridden by The Eddie Lynam-trained Sole Power the highlight of the week and Rathkeale the incomparable , Ed has been established as one of Ireland’s trainer Eric McNamara will always Dunlop’s five-year-old showed that the best sprinters for a few years now and remember this year’s renewal of the serious injury she suffered last year had he deservedly returned to winning ways race. Not only did he secure his third not diminished her ability by beating in the Listed Scarbrough Stakes at win in the last six renewals of the race off the challenge of by an Doncaster. Ridden by Johnny Murtagh, courtesy of the shock 33/1 success of authoritative 1¼ lengths margin. There the five-year-old didn’t get the clearest Faltering Fullback, but he also saddled was controversy in the other Group of runs, but once in the clear just Questions Answered to finish second. 1 on the card, the Coolmore Fusaichi inside the final furlong he produced The winner was ridden by Danny Pegasus , with the David an immensely impressive turn of foot Mullins and having hit the front before Wachman-trained Duntle seeing off the that not only saw him catch the leader, the penultimate fence, he forged away -trained Chachamaidee by a but sprint away for an easy 1¼ lengths to claim the valuable contest by 5½ 2012 SEPTEMBER short-head in a rough race, only for the victory. lengths. stewards the reverse those placings in There was high drama back at The welcome arrival of the sun on the subsequent stewards’ inquiry. Doncaster later that week, with the Ladies Day at Listowel resulted in The following day at the Curragh, the much-anticipated Triple Crown bid of the biggest attendance of the week Group 1 looked to Camelot ending in disappointment in with 27,808 racegoers enjoying be the most competitive for years, but it the St Leger. Little went right for Aidan some favourable results on the eight produced a clear-cut winner in the shape O’Brien’s stable star on the day and as race mixed card. This compares very of the British raider Sky Lantern. Trained hard as Joseph O’Brien tried, the son favourably with the 24,605 racegoers by Richard Hannon and ridden by Richard of Montjeu couldn’t quite reel in Encke that went through the turnstiles on day Hughes, the daughter of Red Clubs after Mikael Barzalona had got first run six of the Festival meeting in 2011 (up quickened up impressively to score by on him. 13%) and it was just 2,000 short of the an easy 2½ lengths. The main supporting Later that day, the Group 1 Gain Horse track record which was set on the same race on the card was the Group 2 Feeds Irish St Leger was the co-main day two years ago.

The Eddie Lynam-trained Sole Power has been established as one of Ireland’s best sprinters for a few years now and he deservedly returned to winning ways in the Listed Scarbrough Stakes at Doncaster. 09

SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 150,272 32 4,850,003 8,183,316 746,695 2,745

2011 137,816 29 3,510,677 9,077,941 813,803 2,583

Variance 12,456 3 1,339,327 -894,625 -67,108 162

% Var 9.0% 10.3% 38.2% -9.9% -8.2% 6.3%

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Over in England, Kildare man Richard Hughes brightened up a dreary Monday at Windsor by nailing a remarkable 10,168-1 seven-timer. Hughes was only beaten on one of his eight mounts on the day and thus joined Frankie Dettori as only the second man in British racing history to ride seven winners on a card. British Champions Day has quickly become one of the highlights of the British Flat season and this year’s festivities proved to be very lucrative for the Irish raiding party, with them claiming the first four races on the card. In terms of prestige, the impressive win of the Aidan O’Brien-trained Joseph O’Brien-ridden Excelebration in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II took centre stage, but Dermot Weld did his best to take the spotlight by teaming up with Pat Smullen to complete a double. The With the National Hunt season really out of luck in the featured Prix de l’Arc pick of their brace was unquestionably beginning to roll, the returning Sizing de Triomphe, they enjoyed a memorable the last-gasp success of Rite Of Passage Europe was the star attraction at success later on the card, with the in the Qipco British Champions Long Gowran Park on the first Saturday of the Tom Hogan-trained Gordon Lord Byron Distance Cup on what was his return month and he didn’t disappoint those completing a meteoric rise up the ranks from over 500 days off the track due to that turned out to see him, winning by winning the Group 1 Qatar Prix de injury. The Weld/Smullen double was the featured Grade 2 PWC Champion la Foret. Ridden by William Buick, the completed by the easy win of Sapphire Chase in great style. Trained by Henry four-year-old quickened up well to lead in the Group 2 Qipco British Champions 2012 OCTOBER De Bromhead and ridden as usual by inside the final furlong and score by 1½ Fillies’ And Mares’ Stakes. A marvellous Andrew Lynch, the 10-year-old hit the lengths. day for the Irish was rounded off by front at the penultimate fence and drew Jim Bolger has built a simply amazing the win of Maarek in the Qipco British away to prevail by 7½ lengths, looking as record in the at Champions Sprint Stakes for David good as ever. Newmarket and not only did this year’s Nagle and . The following day, Tipperary’s Super renewal see the veteran trainer saddle The month was wound up by the Group Sunday meeting proved to be as exciting his fifth winner of the prestigious Group 1 Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster and as ever. The highlight of the high-class 1 contest in the last seven years, he this season’s renewal produced a winner mixed card was the Grade 2 Friends also saddled the runner-up. It was the of the highest class in the shape of the Of Tipperary Hurdle and it produced Kevin Manning-ridden Dawn Approach Aidan O’Brien-trained Kingsbarns. The a popular winner in the shape of the that led home the charge, consolidating son of Galileo had made a winning debut veteran performer Captain Cee Bee. his position as the best two-year-old in in a lowly maiden at Navan earlier in Trained by Eddie Harty and ridden by Europe by readily beating off his stable the month, but took the huge step up in Mark Walsh, the 11-year-old quickened mate Leitir Mor by 2¾ lengths. As if that class in his stride, travelling best and up impressively from before the last wasn’t enough, later on the card Bolger quickening clear in the closing stages flight, drawing right away to score by 11 saddled Trading Leather to run out the to score by 1¾ lengths under Joseph lengths. Group 3 Autumn Stakes in fine style O’Brien, very much looking a Classic Over at Longchamp, while the Irish were under Kevin Manning. contender in the making.

It was the Kevin Manning-ridden Dawn Approach that led home the charge, consolidating his position as the best two-year-old in Europe by readily beating off his stable mate Leitir Mor by 2¾ lengths. 10

OCTOBER ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 50,184 31 2,486,817 4,034,829 562,564 2,630

2011 52,452 28 1,914,866 4,882,069 629,898 2,704

Variance -2,268 3 571,951 -847,240 -67,334 -74

% Var -4.3% 10.7% 29.9% -17.4% -10.7% -2.7%

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years. Additionally, a father and son combination winning Champion Trainer and Champion Jockey titles in the same year was last recorded in 1916. 19-year-old Ronan Whelan recorded a runaway success in the race for the title of Champion Apprentice, while Derrick Smith took the Champion Owner honours. The exciting Flemenstar could hardly have been more impressive on his seasonal reappearance in the Grade 2 Irish Form Book Chase at Navan. Trained by the charismatic Peter Casey and ridden by Andrew Lynch, the son of Flemensfirth made all the running and jumped exceptionally well on his way to easily beating the multiple Grade 1 winner Big Zeb by seven lengths. The month was kicked off by the news Henrythenavigator was given a brave Henry De Bromhead’s Sizing Europe was that Paul Nicholls had confirmed that ride by Ryan Moore and with him having unquestionably the star attraction on , the five-time King George got the gaps when he needed them, Clonmel’s showpiece card and he didn’t VI Chase winner, had been retired the pair slipped through to score by 1¼ disappoint, running out the impressive after a remarkable career. Many had lengths. winner of the featured Grade 2 Clonmel called for Kauto Star’s retirement at Back at home, Paul Nicholls and Daryl Oil Chase. Ridden by his usual partner the conclusion of the 2010/11 season, Jacob were the toast of Down Royal’s Andrew Lynch, the 10-year-old took up but Nicholls persisted and proved many showpiece meeting, with the raiders the running before the fourth-last fence wrong by saddling the great horse to win taking home the two most valuable and readily drew clear to score by an a fifth King George and a fourth Betfair races on the card. The pick was unextended 20 lengths. Chase, to add to his two Cheltenham unquestionably the win by Kauto Stone Hurricane Fly, the highest-rated hurdler Gold Cups and Tingle Creeks. in the featured Grade 1 JNwine.com in Ireland, made a victorious return Over in France, Jim Bolger added to Champion Chase, with the half-brother to action at Punchestown, winning

2012 NOVEMBER what had already been an excellent to Kauto Star grinding out a length the Grade 1 Dobbins & Madigans @ season for him by securing another success. The Nicholls/Jacob brace was Punchestown in fine Group 1 winner. Represented by Loch completed in the Grade 2 Ladbrokes style. Trained by Willie Mullins and Garman in the Criterium International at Chase, with Cristal Bonus waltzing away ridden by Ruby Walsh, the eight-year-old Saint-Cloud, the son of Teofilo overcame for an impressive nine lengths victory. was obliged to make his own running greenness to score by a ½ length under The Flat season came to a close at and while was coming with a Kevin Manning. Leopardstown, with Aidan O’Brien, fair challenge prior to falling at the final The two-day Breeders’ Cup meeting at Joseph O’Brien, Ronan Whelan and flight, the impression was that Hurricane Santa Anita was the focus of much of Derrick Smith taking the honours for Fly would have prevailed regardless. the racing world on the first weekend of 2012. Following a closely fought battle The month closed with news that Declan the month and while there was precious with six-time champion Pat Smullen, McDonogh had been confirmed as H.H. little success for the European raiders, Joseph O’Brien was crowned Champion Aga Khan’s retained jockey in Ireland for Aidan O’Brien did strike for Ireland by Jockey just one year after winning the 2013 season. McDonogh takes over sadding George Vancouver to win the the Champion Apprentice title – a feat from Johnny Murtagh, whose contract Juvenile Turf on Saturday. The son of that hasn’t been achieved in over 60 was terminated in August.

Hurricane Fly, the highest-rated hurdler in Ireland, made a victorious return to action at Punchestown, winning the Grade 1 Dobbins & Madigans @ Punchestown Morgiana Hurdle in fine style. 11

NOVEMBER ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 52,680 27 2,351,107 3,250,916 456,392 2,156

2011 54,334 23 1,917,479 4,387,099 598,007 2,008

Variance -1,654 4 433,627 -1,136,183 -141,615 148

% Var -3.0% 17.4% 22.6% -25.9% -23.7% 7.4%

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Christmas meeting and the 10-year-old didn’t disappoint in the featured Grade 1 Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Chase. Henry De Bromhead’s stable star overcame a tendency to idle in front to score by 2½ lengths under Andrew Lynch. The other Grade 1 on the card was the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle and it produced a very promising winner in the shape of the -trained, Robbie Power-ridden . Ruby Walsh was unquestionably the star performer on the third day of Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting, completing a remarkable treble that showcased exactly why he is considered one of the best jump jockeys in history. Two of Ruby’s wins came in Grade 1 contests and the pick of them was undoubtedly his last-gasp success Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh were Hurdle at Navan. Ridden by Ruby Walsh, on the Paul Nicholls-trained Tidal the team in form at Fairyhouse on the four-year-old French import made Bay in the featured Lexus Chase. The December 2nd, combining to claim all the running and had the measure of notoriously tricky 11-year-old needs to two of the three Grade 1 races on the when that rival fell at the be delivered late and Ruby did just that, card, with both winners carrying the final flight, leaving the winner to come leading close home to score by a head in well-known Rich Ricci silks. They got home 13 lengths in front. a thrilling four-way finish. Walsh’s other off the mark courtesy of the powerful Gordon Elliott soon gained compensation Grade 1 win came in the Topaz Novice all-the-way victory of Arvika Ligeonniere for that Don Cossack fall, saddling Cause Chase, with him showing all his strength in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Of Causes to scoop the massive pot for to get the Willie Mullins-trained Back In Chase and doubled up in the featured The Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle at Ascot. Focus up in the dying strides to prevail Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle, Given an excellent waiting ride by Davy by a head.

2012 DECEMBER with Zaidpour showing a sharp turn of Condon, the four-year-old was delivered Hurricane Fly was the star attraction foot to score by 2½ lengths. to hit the front on the run-in and draw on the closing day of the Leopardstown Irish racing looked to have a new star away to score by four lengths. Christmas meeting and the on its hands in the shape of Flemenstar. Willie Mullins and Paul Townend were eight-year-old won his 13th Grade 1 Trained by inimitable Peter Casey, the the team to follow on the opening day contest in sublime style in the featured seven-year-old confirmed his star status of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival Istabraq Festival Hurdle. Trained by by bolting up in the feature race at on Wednesday, combining to win both Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, Punchestown, the Grade 1 John Durkan Graded races on the card. The pick of the son of Montjeu sauntered clear Memorial Punchestown Chase. The son their wins was unquestionably that of to score by seven lengths. Elsewhere of Flemensfirth was always in control Arvika Ligeonniere in the featured Grade on the card, Zuzka will forever hold a under Andrew Lynch, eventually having 1 , with the special place in Patrick Mullins’ heart five lengths to spare over Sir Des Champs. promising seven-year-old making all as the daughter of Flemensfirth brought Willie Mullins looked to have another and keeping on gamely to score by 2½ him to the 73 winners mark for the new star on his hands after Pont lengths. year, breaking the 97-year-old amateur Alexandre made a sensational winning Sizing Europe was the star attraction riders’ record which was set by Billy Irish debut in the Grade 1 Navan Novice on the second day of Leopardstown’s Parkinson way back in 1915.

the seven-year-old confirmed his star status by bolting up in the feature race at Punchestown, the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase. 12

DECEMBER ATTENDANCE FIXTURES TOTE BOOKMAKERS SP SHOP NO OF RUNNERS

2012 115,919 26 4,439,857 7,580,812 1,080,029 2,094

2011 118,200 27 3,415,909 8,802,603 1,378,751 2,234

Variance -2,281 -1 1,023,948 -1,221,791 -298,722 -140

% Var -1.9% -3.7% 30.0% -13.9% -21.7% -6.3%

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ATTENDANCE 2012

TOTAL ATTENDANCEAttendance 2008 2008- 2012 - 2012

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1400000 1.39 1300000

1200000 1.23 1.24 1.19 1.19 1100000

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900000

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TOP SEVEN FESTIVALS BY ATTENDANCE 2011 - 2012

Festival No. of Days 2011 2012 Variance % +/- Galway 7 161,838 144,315 -17,523 -11% Punchestown 5 95,066 91,496 -3,570 -4% Listowel 7 82,024 87,956 5,932 7% Leopardstown (Christmas) 4 54,517 53,998 -519 -1% Curragh (Derby Meeting) 3 33,092 33,070 -22 -0.07% Fairyhouse (Easter) 3 27,083 26,162 -921 -3% Limerick (Christmas) 4 24,633 25,941 1,308 5% Total 33 478,253 462,938 -15,315 -3%

2012

28 FACTBOOK 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS +/- 1.4% 1.2% 8.3% 7.2% 6.2% 1.5% -1.3% -7.2% -4.4% -8.7% -1.5% -4.6% -5.3% -0.7% -3.0% -3.6% 21.7% 10.8% -21.3% -39.7% -11.3% -14.7% -12.7% -20.4% -37.3% -37.4% -25.4% Variance

660 351 436 -161 -178 -463 1,363 3,952 5,815 5,631 -3,298 -4,650 -3,939 -3,435 -3,116 -1,183 -2,478 -2,090 -1,439 -6,114 -3,223 -4,675 -9,260 -3,648 11,447 -19,473 -43,168 Variance 2012 1,721 2,341 1,049 1,940 5,234 2,590 3,609 1,322 2,710 1,662 2,589 4,557 4,241 6,190 4,503 1,884 1,970 6,380 2,904 2,257 1,402 1,252 2,249 1,306 3,413 12,729 10,127 Average Attendance 2011 2,088 3,271 1,063 2,159 5,449 2,674 3,868 1,726 3,347 1,736 2,814 4,062 3,890 6,281 4,180 9,501 1,855 1,734 6,720 2,924 2,378 1,444 1,433 3,091 1,637 3,684 14,352 Average Attendance Total 4,241 15,490 11,705 12,590 34,926 99,442 23,310 43,305 52,868 54,206 26,593 28,478 36,452 81,048 91,139 28,257 31,512 26,138 15,800 15,421 12,521 24,740 14,363 152,747 142,374 114,843 2012 2011 Total 3,890 18,788 16,355 12,751 38,865 98,079 26,745 46,421 41,421 53,546 27,776 30,956 32,500 75,233 85,508 27,821 32,951 26,316 19,023 15,884 17,196 34,000 18,011 172,220 144,464 120,957 2012 9 5 9 8 1 9 9 7 12 18 19 12 40 20 12 16 11 23 18 15 16 18 11 10 11 11 350 1,237,677 1,194,509 Fixtures Attendance Number of 9 5 8 1 9 9 8 12 18 18 10 12 24 16 12 16 11 23 18 15 19 18 11 12 11 11 336 2012 2011 Fixtures Number of al t ATTENDANCE BY RACECOURSE 2011 - 2012 Racecourse Ballinrobe

Bellewstown Clonmel Cork Curragh Downpatrick Royal Down Dundalk Fairyhouse Galway Gowran Park Park Gowran Killarney Kilbeggan Laytown Leopardstown Limerick Listowel Naas Navan Punchestown Roscommon Sligo Thurles Tipperary Tramore Wexford To

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ATTENDANCE ANALYSIS BY MEETING TYPE 2011 - 2012

2011 2012 Meeting Type Number of Total Average Number of Total Average Meetings Attendance Attendance Meetings Attendance Attendance Flat 108 309,534 2,866 119 299,193 2,514 NH 183 606,357 3,313 179 585,671 3,272 Both 45 321,786 7,151 52 309,645 5,955 Total 336 1,237,677 3,684 350 1,194,509 3,413

Attendance Analysis by day of week 2011 - 2012

2011 2012 Day of Week Number of Total Average Number of Total Average Meetings Attendance Attendance Meetings Attendance Attendance Sunday 80 273,818 3,423 75 245,986 3,280 Monday 35 136,987 3,914 37 108,829 2,941 Tuesday 19 102,597 5,400 27 77,384 2,866 Wednesday 37 140,459 3,796 43 141,002 3,279 Thursday 55 205,707 3,740 51 203,050 3,981 Friday 54 199,579 3,696 64 214,205 3,347 Saturday 56 178,530 3,188 53 204,053 3,850 Total 336 1,237,677 3,684 350 1,194,509 3,413

Attendance by Afternoon & Evening Meetings 2011 - 2012

2011 2012 Meeting Number of Total Average Number of Total Average Meetings Attendance Attendance Meetings Attendance Attendance Afternoon 201 776,917 3,865 199 708,144 3,559 2012 Evening 135 460,760 3,413 151 486,365 3,221 Total 336 1,237,677 3,684 350 1,194,509 3,413

Attendance Analysis by No. of Races On Racecard 2011 - 2012

2011 2012 No. of Races Number of Total Average Number of Total Average Meetings Attendance Attendance Meetings Attendance Attendance 5 - - - 1 27,219 27,219 6 19 46,815 2,464 11 45,543 4,140 7 246 791,212 3,216 249 744,436 2,990 8 71 399,650 5,629 89 377,311 4,239 Total 336 1,237,677 3,684 350 1,194,509 3,413

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Highest Daily Attendance Figures by Racecourse 2011 - 2012

Racecourse Date Attendance Variance %+/- Ballinrobe Tuesday, June 26, 2012 2,684 Sunday, May 08, 2011 3,079 -395 -13% Bellewstown Saturday, July 07, 2012 4,180 Friday, July 01, 2011 4,270 -90 -2% Clonmel Thursday, November 15, 2012 1,659 Thursday, November 10, 2011 1,394 265 19% Cork Sunday, April 08, 2012 4,992 Sunday, April 24, 2011 4,876 116 2% Curragh Saturday, June 30, 2012 22,311 Sunday, June 26, 2011 21,768 543 2% Downpatrick Friday, July 13, 2012 4,678 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4,946 -268 -5% Down Royal Saturday, March 03, 2012 6,205 Saturday, November 05, 2011 7,050 -845 -12% Dundalk Sunday, August 19, 2012 3,377 Friday, April 29, 2011 4,084 -707 -17% Fairyhouse Monday, April 09, 2012 13,216 Monday, April 25, 2011 15,196 -1,980 -13% Galway Thursday, August 02, 2012 40,833 Thursday, July 28, 2011 46,879 -6,046 -13% Gowran Park Thursday, January 26, 2012 5,654 Friday, January 28, 2011 3,491 2,163 62% Killarney Thursday, July 19, 2012 5,431 Thursday, July 14, 2011 5,112 319 6% Kilbeggan Friday, July 20, 2012 6,420 Friday, July 15, 2011 6,000 420 7% Laytown Thursday, September 13, 2012 4,241 Thursday, September 08, 2011 3,890 351 9% Leopardstown Friday, December 28, 2012 16,408 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 16,507 -99 -1% Limerick Thursday, March 29, 2012 12,644 Tuesday, April 05, 2011 9,400 3,244 35% Listowel Friday, September 21, 2012 27,808 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 26,572 1,236 4.65%

Naas Sunday, February 26, 2012 3,728 2012 Sunday, February 20, 2011 3,647 81 2% Navan Sunday, November 11, 2012 3,413 Sunday, November 27, 2011 4,052 -639 -16% Punchestown Friday, April 27, 2012 27,219 Friday, May 06, 2011 25,186 2,033 8.07% Roscommon Tuesday, August 07, 2012 4,683 Tuesday, August 02, 2011 3,947 736 19% Sligo Thursday, August 09, 2012 3,163 Sunday, July 10, 2011 3,318 -155 -5% Thurles Saturday, January 07, 2012 1,786 Thursday, January 06, 2011 1,786 0 0% Tipperary Sunday, October 07, 2012 2,523 Sunday, July 17, 2011 2,628 -105 -4% Tramore Sunday, January 01, 2012 4,260 Thursday, August 11, 2011 4,820 -560 -12% Wexford Saturday, July 28, 2012 2,204 Saturday, July 23, 2011 2,531 -327 -13%

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On-Course Betting 2009 On-CourseOn-Course Betting Betting 2009 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2009 BrBreakdowneakdown of of Pool Pool Betting Betting 2009 2011

FACTBOOK STATISTICS 0.46% 2% 2% 11% 11% 6% 0.34% 13.31%6% Win WiWinn 26% 2630%% 5.67% 12% Place 12% PlacPlace e 2.56% 41.19% Bookmakers Exacta ExactExactaa 7% Bookmakers 7%6% Bookmakers 13.01% BETTING 2012SP Shops SPSP Shop Shopss 43% Trio 43% TrioTrio Tote Jackpot JackpotJackpot 67% Tote 6764%% Tote 26% 26% Placepot 23.45% PlacPlacepotepot

TOTAL ON-COURSE BETTING On-Course Betting 2009 BreakdownBreakdown of Poolof Pool Betting Betting 2008 2011 BrBreakdowneakdown of of Pool Pool Betting Betting 2008 2012 On-Course Betting 2008 On-CourseOn-Course Betting Betting 2008 2010

ON-COURSE BETTING 2011 ON-COURSE BETTING 2012 0.69% 2% 0.46% 2% 6% 6% 8% 16.81%8% 0.34% 13.31% Win 0.10% WiWinn 36% Win 11% Place Breakdown4.07% 11of% Pool Betting 2011 PlacPlace e 2330%% On-Course Betting23% 2009 5.67% 41.05% Place 2.82% Exacta 2.56% 41.19% Exacta Exacta Bookmakers Bookmakers Exacta 13.28% Trio 6%6% Bookmakers 6%6% Bookmakers 47% Trio 47% Trio 13.01% Trio 0.46% SPSP Shop Shopss SPSP Shop Shopss Jackpot JackpotJackpot 26% 26% 58% Jackpot 64% ToTotete ToTotete Placepot 21.20% PlacDaiepoly Doublt e 71% 71% 0.34% 23.45% Placepot 13.31% WinPlac epot 30% 5.67% PlacPicke Si x 2.56% 41.19% Exacta 6% Bookmakers 13.01% SP Shops Trio Jackpot 64% Tote 23.45% 0.7% PlacWinepot Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 On-CourseTotal Betting OBookmakersn-C 2010ourse On-Course Betting ‘Home’ Betting* BookmakersBookmakers On-Course On-Course ‘Home’ ‘Home’ Betting Betting Place E E E E 17% Exacta Year Bookmakers SP Shop Tote Total % +/- 0.69% Trifecta 4% 2008 167,242,302 14,849,295 47,941,529 230,033,126 -16.6% 41% 16.81% 2.8% Jackpot 1% 2009 121,898,025 12,116,577 40,482,053 174,496,655 0.10% -24.1% Win Daily Double Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 36% 200 Place 13% Placepot 210 2010 107,437,349 10,313,005 210 On-Course39,135,425 Betting 2010 156,885,779 4.07%-10.1% 41.05% 2.82% 200 200 Exacta Pick Six 202 175 202 2011 97,522,138 9,885,098 44,334,505 151,741,741 13.28%-3.3% 0.69%21% 190 6% 194 Bookmakers 190 194 Trio 150 164 180 2012 75,977,606 8,291,372SP Shops 180 46,044,886 130,313,864 -14.1% Jackpot 16.81% 170 58% Tote 170125 21.20% Daily Double Win (*Including 173Point to Point & Co-mingling In and excluding Northern Ireland and Co-mingling Out) 173 0.10% 160 160 119 164 36% 164 Placepot Place 100 105 4.07% 41.05% 150 150 95 Pick Six 2.82% Exacta 140 14075 13.28% 6% Bookmakers74 Trio 130 130 Bookmakers On-Course Betting* 50 SP Shops Jackpot 120 120 58% 25 Tote 21.20% Daily Double 110 119 110 119 Year Home E Away E SP Shop E Total E % +/- Placepot Millions 100 MillionMillionss 100 0 0.7% Win Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Pick Six Ye2008ar 2005 Bookmakers2006163,740,555 On-Course2007 ‘Home’2008 Betting3,501,7472009 Year14,849,2952005 2006 182,091,5972007 2008 200917.60% Place 17% Exacta 2009 123,562,748 3,589,571 12,040,300 139,192,621 -23.60%

2012 Trifecta 4% 41% 2010 111,821,956 10,542,102 10,313,005 132,677,063 2.8%-4.68% Jackpot Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting BookmakersBookmakers On-Course On-Course ‘Away ‘Away’’ Betting Betting 1% 0.7% Win 2011 99,831,952 2,624,430 9,885,098 112,341,480 -15.30% Daily Double Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting 3.5 200 3.53.5 13% Placepot Place 2012 78,198,524 3.50 1,847,372 8,291,3723.50 88,337,268 3.50 -21.75% 17% Pick Six Exacta 3.0 175 3.25 3.22 3.03.0 3.253.22 3.22 21% 3.11 3.11 Trifecta (*Including Point to Point) 4% 150 164 41% 2.5 2.65 2.52.5 2.65 2.70 2.8% Jackpot 1% 125 2.38 Daily Double 2.0 2.02.0 Bookmakers 119On-Course 200 13% Placepot 100 105 1.5 1.65 1.5 1.5 Pick Six 95 175 21% 75‘Home’ Betting 1.0 1.01.0 74 150 164 50 E 0.5 Year Home % +/- 0.50.5 125 25 Millions 0.0 2008 163,740,555 19% MillionMillionss 0. 00.0 119 100 105 Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 YearYear 20052008 20062009 20072010 20082011 20092012 Millions 02009 118,672,483 -27.5% 95 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 75 2010 104,739,219 -11.7% 74 50

2011 95,136,758 -9% 25 Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting BookmakersBookmakers On-Course On-Course ‘SP ‘SP Sho Shop’p’ Bettin Bettingg 2012 Bookmakers On-Course74,323,100 ‘A way’ Betting -21.88 Millions 0 16 1616 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3.5 15.81 14.84 15.81 14.84 3.50 14 14.84 14 15.07 14 15.07 3.0 3.22 12 12 12 12.11 32 2.5 FACTBOOK 2012 2.70 12.11 12.11 11.54 11.54 Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting 10 2.38 1010 2.0 3.5 9.55 9.88 8 8 8 3.50 1.5 1.65 8.29 3.0 3.22 6 6 6 1.0 2.5 2.70 4 4 0.5 4 2.38 2.0

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0.5 Off-course Betting Off-cOff-courseourse Betting Betting Millions 0.0 4000 Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting 40004.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3.666 3500 16 3,644 3,666 35003.5 3,644 3,666

14 14.84 3,405 3.0 3,405 3000 3,099 3000 3.099 3.093 3,099 2.708 12 2,700 2.5 2,700Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’2.705 Betting 2500 12.11 2500

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On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2011 On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2011

On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting0.46% 2011 0.46%

0.34% 13.31% 0.34% 13.31% 0.46% Win 30% 5.67% Win 30% 5.67% Place 2.56% 41.19% Place 0.34% 41.19% Bookmakers 2.56% 13.31% Exacta 6% Exacta 6% Bookmakers 13.01% Win 30% SP Shops 5.67%13.01% Trio SP Shops PlacTrio e Tote 2.56% 41.19% Jackpot 64% Jackpot BookmakersTote Exacta 6% 64% 23.45% Placepot 13.01% 23.45% Placepot SP Shops Trio Jackpot 64% Tote 23.45% Placepot

Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 On-Course Betting 2010 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 On-Course Betting 2010 0.69% Breakdown of Pool Betting0.69% 2012 On-Course Betting 2010 16.81% 16.81% 0.10% 0.69% Win 0.10% Win 36% 4.07% Place 36% 41.05% Place 2.82%4.07% 41.05% 2.82% 16.81% Exacta WinExacta Bookmakers 0.10% 13.28% Trio 6% Bookmakers 13.28% 6% 36% 4.07% PlacTrioe SP Shops 41.05% Jackpot SP Shops 2.82% ExactaJackpot 58% Tote 21.20% Daily Double 58% 21.20% BookmakersTote 13.28% TrDaiioly Double 6% Placepot SP Shops JackpotPlacepot Pick Six 58% Tote 21.20% DaiPickly SiDoublx e Placepot Pick Six

0.7% Win 0.7% Win Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting Place Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting Place 17% 17% Exacta 0.7% WinExacta Trifecta 4% Trifecta Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting 4% 41% Place 2.8% 41% Jackpot 2.8%1% 17% ExactaJackpot 1% Daily Double TrDaiiflyecta Double 200 4% 13% Placepot 200 13% 41% 2.8% JackpotPlacepot Pick Six 175 1% 21% Pick Six 175 21% Daily Double 164 200150 13% Placepot 150 164 175125 Pick Six 125 21% 164 119 150100 119 105 100 105 95 12575 95 75 74 119 74 10050 105 50 95 7525 25 74 Millions 500 Millions 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 25 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Millions 0 STATISTICS Year 2008 2009FACTBOOK2010 2011 2012

Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting 3.5 3.5 3.50 3.50 3.0 Bookmakers3.22 On-Course ‘Away’ Betting 3.0 3.22 Bookmakers On-Course 3.52.5 2.70 2.5 3.50 2.70 2.38 ‘Away’ Betting 3.02.0 3.22 2.38 2.0 2.51.5 2.70 1.65 Year Away E % +/- 1.5 1.65 2.38 2.01.0 2008 3,501,747 12.7% 1.0 1.50.5 1.65 2009 3,225,542 -7.9% 0.5 Millions 1.00.0 2010 2,698,129 -16.4% Millions 0.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0.5 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2011 2,385,379 -12% Millions 0.0 2012 1,654,505 -30.64% Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting 16 Bookmakers On-Course 16 14 Bookmakers14.84 On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting ‘SP Shop’ Betting 14 14.84 1612 12 12.11 14.84 12.11 Year SP Shop % +/- 1410 10 9.55 9.88 2008 14,849,295 6.1% 12 9.88 8 12.11 9.55 8 8.29 2009 12,116,577 -18.4% 8.29 106 6 9.55 9.88 2010 9,550,552 -21.2% 8 4 8.29 4 2011 9,885,098 4% 62

2012 8,291,372 -16.12% 2 4 Millions 0 Millions 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

2 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Millions 0 Off-course Betting Year Off-c2008 ourse Betting2009 2010 2011 2012 4.0 4.0 OFF-COURSE BETTING 3.5 3.666 3.5 Off-c3.666ourse Betting 4.0 Year Millon E % +/- 3.0 3.099 3.093 3.0 3.099 3.093 3.666 3.52.5 2.705 2.708 2008 3.666 0.6% 2.5 2.705 2.708 3.02.0 3.099 3.093 2009 3.099 -15.5% 2.0 2.708 2.51.5 2.705 2010 3.093 -0.2% 1.5 2.01.0 2011 2.705 -12.5% 1.0 1.50.5 2012 2.708 0.1% 0.5 Millions 1.00 Millions 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0.5 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Millions 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTE 2012 breakdown of irish pool betting E000 2008-2012

2008 % 2009 % 2010 % 2011 % 2012 % Win 22,289 46% 17,219 43% 16,686 43% 18,263 41% 18,900 41% Place 12,431 26% 10,451 26% 9,027 23% 10,396 23% 9,760 21% Exacta 5,261 11% 4,924 12% 4,814 12% 5,770 13% 6,113 13% Trio 1,123 2% 964 2% 257 1% 1,135 3% 0 0% Trifecta 0 0% 0 0% 746 2% 0 0% 1,297 3% Daily Double 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 153 0% 44 0% Jackpot 2,893 6% 2,443 6% 2,493 6% 2,513 6% 1,872 4% Placepot 3,946 8% 4,483 11% 5,112 13% 5,902 13% 7,742 17% Pick 6 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 204 0% 317 1% TOTALS 47,943 100% 40,484 100% 39,135 100% 44,336 100% 46,045 100%

(*Including Co-mingling In and excluding Northern Ireland and Co-mingling Out)

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On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2011

0.46%

0.34% 13.31% Win 30% 5.67% Place 2.56% 41.19% Exacta 6% Bookmakers 13.01% SP Shops Trio Jackpot 64% Tote 23.45% Placepot On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2011

0.46% On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2011

0.34% 13.31% Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 On-Course Betting 2010 Win 30% 5.67% 0.46% Place 2.56% 41.19% 0.69% Exacta 6% Bookmakers 0.34% 13.31% 13.01% Win SP Shops Trio 30% 16.81%5.67% Place Jackpot 64% Tote 0.10% 2.56% 41.19% Win Bookmakers Exacta 36% 6% FACTBOOK23.45% STATISTICS Placepot 4.07% 13.01% Place SP Shops 41.05% Trio 2.82% Exacta Jackpot 64% Tote Bookmakers 13.28% 6% 23.45% Trio Placepot SP Shops Jackpot 58% Tote 21.20% Daily Double POOL BETTING Placepot Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 Pick Six On-Course Betting 2010 On-Course Betting 2009 Breakdown of Pool Betting 2011 0.69% Breakdown of Pool Betting 2012 On-Course Betting 2010 BREAKDOWN OF POOL BETTING 2011 BREAKDOWN OF POOL BETTING 2012

16.81% 0.46% 0.69% 0.10% Win 0.7% Win 0.34% 36% Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting 13.31% Place 16.81% Place 4.07% 41.05% 2.82% Win 0.10% Win 30% 5.67% Exacta 17% Exacta 36% Place Place 41.19% 4.07% 41.05% Bookmakers 13.28% 2.56% Trio Trifecta 6% Exacta 4% 2.82% Exacta 6% Bookmakers 41% SP Shops 13.01% Jackpot 2.8% 13.28% Jackpot SP Shops 6% Bookmakers Trio Trio 58% 1% Tote SP Shops 21.20% Daily DoublJackpote Daily Double 64% Tote Jackpot 13% 200 58% Tote 23.45% PlacepotPlacepot 21.20% PlacepotDaily Double Pick Six Pick SixPlacepot 175 21% Pick Six 150 164

125 119 100 AVERAGE BOOKMAKER On-COURSE BETTING 2011 – 2012* 105 Breakdown of 0.7%Pool Betting 2012 Win On-Course Betting 2010 95 0.7% Win Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting 75 Place Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ Betting Racecourse Fixtures Total On-Course Betting Avg On-Course Betting Variance Plac% +/-e 74 17% 0.69% Exacta 50 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 17% 2012 Exacta Trifecta 4% Ballinrobe 9 9 2,484,640 1,777,322 276,071 197,480 -78,591 Tr-28.4ifecta 25 16.81% 41% 4% Jackpot 41% 2.8% Win 2.8% Jackpot 1% 0.10%Bellewstown 5 5 1,562,669 895,837 312,534 179,167 -133,367 -42.7 Millions Daily Double 1% 36% 0 4.07% Place Daily Double Clonmel 12 41.05%12 2,260,505 1,540,521 188,375 128,377 -59,998 -31.9 200 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 13% 13% 200 2.82% PlacepotExacta Placepot Cork 18 18 3,768,545 2,897,913 209,364 160,995 -48,369 -23.1 Bookmakers 13.28% Pick SixTrio Pick Six 175 6% 175 21% 21% Curragh 18 19 8,684,309 7,234,000 482,462 380,737 -101,725 -21.1 SP Shops 164 Jackpot 150 164 150 58% Tote Dundalk 21.20%24 40 1,996,761 Dai3,004,181ly Double 83,198 75,105 -8,093 -9.7 125 125 Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting Fairyhouse 16 20 6,018,167 Plac5,541,387epot 376,135 277,069 -99,066 -26.3 119 119 3.5 100 Pick Six 100 105 Galway 12 12 14,697,083 10,758,175 1,224,757 896,515 -328,242 -26.8 105 3.50 95 95 75 3.0 3.22 Gowran Park 16 16 3,601,473 3,166,595 225,092 197,912 -27,180 -12.1 75 74 74 50 Kilbeggan 8 8 1,761,569 1,501,000 220,196 187,625 -32,571 -14.8 50 2.5 2.70 Killarney 11 11 3,389,046 2,584,597 308,095 234,963 -73,132 -23.7 25 2.38 0.7% 2.0 Win 25 Laytown 1 1 211,146 176,472 211,146 176,472 -34,674 -16.4 Bookmakers On-Course ‘Home’ BettingMillions 0 2012 Place Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Millions 0 1.5 1.65 Leopardstown 17% 23 23 14,150,144 Exacta11,437,890 615,224 497,300 -117,924 -19.2 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Limerick 18 18 3,393,351 Tr2,871,927ifecta 188,520 159,552 -28,968 -15.4 1.0 4% 41% Listowel 2.8% 9 9 5,768,934 Jackpot4,939,017 640,993 548,780 -92,213 -14.4 0.5 1% Daily Double Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting Naas 15 15 3,665,609 3,334,869 261,829 222,325 -39,504 -15.1 200 13% Millions 0.0 Placepot Navan 19 16 4,428,984 3,429,104 233,104 214,319 -18,785 -8.1 Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting Year 2008 3.5 2009 2010 2011 2012 175 Pick Six 3.50 Punchestown 21%18 18 12,769,177 8,147,731 709,399 452,652 -256,747 -36.2 3.5 3.0 3.22 150 164 3.50 Roscommon 9 9 2,534,105 2,252,173 281,567 250,241 -31,326 -11.1 3.0 3.22 2.5 2.70 125 Sligo 8 7 1,752,500 1,412,998 219,063 201,857 -17,206 -7.86 2.38 119 2.0 2.5 100 2.70 105 Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting Thurles 11 11 2,324,755 1,713,654 211,341 155,787 -55,554 -26.3 95 2.38 1.5 1.65 2.0 75 Tipperary 12 10 2,014,172 1,099,084 167,848 109,908 -57,940 -34.5 16 74 50 1.0 Tramore 11 11 2,412,133 1,484,659 219,285 134,969 -84,316 -38.5 1.5 1.6514 14.84 Wexford 11 11 1,757,449 1,067,860 159,768 97,078 -62,690 -39.2 25 0.5 1.0 12 Total 314 329 107,407,226 84,268,966 342,061 256,137 -85,925 -25.1 Millions 0 Millions 0.0 12.11 0.5 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 *Excl. Point to Point and N.I. Fixtures 10

Millions 0.0 9.55 9.88 8 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 8.29 34 FACTBOOK 2012 6 Bookmakers On-Course ‘Away’ Betting Bookmakers On-Course ‘SP Shop’ Betting 4 3.5 16 3.50

Bookmakers3.0 On-Course ‘SP Shop’3.22 Betting 2 14 14.84 2.5 16 Millions2.70 0 12 12.11 Y2.38ear 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2.0 14 14.84 10 1.5 1.65 9.55 9.88 12 Off-course8 Betting 12.11 8.29 1.0 4.0 6 10 0.5 3.666 9.55 9.88 3.5 4 8 Millions 0.0 8.29

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AVERAGE TOTE On-COURSE BETTING 2011 – 2012*

Racecourse Fixtures Total Tote Betting Average Tote Betting Variance % +/- 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 BALLINROBE 9 9 842,958 718,264 93,662 79,807 -13,855 -14.8 BELLEWSTOWN 5 5 471,312 452,649 94,262 90,530 -3,733 -4.0 CLONMEL 12 12 787,902 1,380,394 65,658 115,033 49,374 75.2 CORK 18 18 1,199,475 1,262,981 66,638 70,166 3,528 5.3 CURRAGH 18 19 5,007,317 5,028,164 278,184 264,640 -13,544 -4.9 DUNDALK 24 40 1,923,879 4,061,771 80,162 101,544 21,383 26.7 FAIRYHOUSE 16 20 1,954,760 2,198,365 122,172 109,918 -12,254 -10.0 GALWAY 12 12 5,452,870 5,544,756 454,406 462,063 7,657 1.7 GOWRAN PARK 16 16 1,084,085 1,217,329 67,755 76,083 8,328 12.3 KILBEGGAN 8 8 573,348 573,760 71,668 71,720 51 0.1 KILLARNEY 11 11 953,947 893,961 86,722 81,269 -5,453 -6.3 LAYTOWN 1 1 66,708 100,528 66,708 100,528 33,820 50.7 2012 LEOPARDSTOWN 23 23 7,889,969 7,085,063 343,042 308,046 -34,996 -10.2 LIMERICK 18 18 2,271,513 1,434,477 126,195 79,693 -46,502 -36.8 LISTOWEL 9 9 1,442,453 1,412,272 160,273 156,919 -3,353 -2.1 NAAS 15 15 1,182,251 1,145,412 78,817 76,361 -2,456 -3.1 NAVAN 19 16 1,300,474 1,449,270 68,446 90,579 22,133 32.3 PUNCHESTOWN 18 18 6,036,363 4,760,078 335,354 264,449 -70,905 -21.1 ROSCOMMON 9 9 774,860 1,297,526 86,096 144,170 58,074 67.5 SLIGO 8 7 654,631 659,851 81,829 94,264 12,436 15.2 THURLES 11 11 584,422 744,283 53,129 67,662 14,533 27.4 TIPPERARY 12 10 699,189 1,458,448 58,266 145,845 87,579 150.3 TRAMORE 11 11 640,245 665,009 58,204 60,455 2,251 3.9 WEXFORD 11 11 539,574 500,275 49,052 45,480 -3,573 -7.3 TOTALS 314 329 44,334,505 46,044,886 141,193 139,954 -1,239 -0.9

(*Including Co-mingling In and excluding Northern Ireland and Co-mingling Out)

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AVERAGE TOTE AND BOOKMAKERS COMBINED On-COURSE BETTING 2011 – 2012*

Racecourse Fixtures Total On-Course Betting Avg On-Course Betting Variance % +/-

2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 BALLinrobe 9 9 3,327,598 2,495,586 369,733 277,287 -92,446 -25 Bellewstown 5 5 2,033,981 1,348,486 406,796 269,697 -137,099 -33.7 Clonmel 12 12 3,048,407 2,920,915 254,034 243,410 -10,624 -4.18 Cork 18 18 4,968,020 4,160,894 276,001 231,161 -44,840 -16.2 Curragh 18 19 13,691,626 12,262,164 760,646 645,377 -115,269 -15.2 Dundalk 24 40 3,920,640 7,065,952 163,360 176,649 13,289 8.135 Fairyhouse 16 20 7,972,927 7,739,752 498,308 386,988 -111,320 -22.3 Galway 12 12 20,149,953 16,302,931 1,679,163 1,358,578 -320,585 -19.1 Gowran Park 16 16 4,685,558 4,383,924 292,847 273,995 -18,852 -6.44 Kilbeggan 8 8 2,334,917 2,074,760 291,865 259,345 -32,520 -11.1 Killarney 11 11 4,342,993 3,478,558 394,818 316,233 -78,585 -19.9 Laytown 1 1 277,854 277,000 277,854 277,000 -854 -0.31

2012 Leopardstown 23 23 22,040,113 18,522,953 958,266 805,346 -152,920 -16 Limerick 18 18 5,664,864 4,306,404 314,715 239,245 -75,470 -24 Listowel 9 9 7,211,387 6,351,289 801,265 705,699 -95,566 -11.9 Naas 15 15 4,847,860 4,480,281 323,191 298,685 -24,506 -7.58 Navan 19 16 5,729,458 4,878,374 301,550 304,898 3,348 1.11 Punchestown 18 18 18,805,540 12,907,809 1,044,752 717,100 -327,652 -31.4 Roscommon 9 9 3,308,965 3,549,699 367,663 394,411 26,748 7.275 Sligo 8 7 2,407,131 2,072,849 300,891 296,121 -4,770 -1.59 Thurles 11 11 2,909,177 2,457,937 264,471 223,449 -41,022 -15.5 Tipperary 12 10 2,713,361 2,557,533 226,113 255,753 29,640 13.11 Tramore 11 11 3,052,378 2,149,668 277,489 195,424 -82,065 -29.6 Wexford 11 11 2,297,023 1,568,135 208,820 142,558 -66,262 -31.7 Totals 314 329 151,741,731 130,313,853 483,254 396,091 -87,163 -18

*Excl Point To Point and N.I Fixtures

36 FACTBOOK 2012 Stallions at Stud 2008-2012

450

400

350 367 300 326

250 260 288 200 199 150

100

50

0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Mares at Stud 2008-2012 21000 20000 20,038 19000 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 18000 18,851 17000 16000

15000 15,345 14000 breeders 2012 13000 13,763 12,952 12000 11000 10000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Foals Born 2008-2012 Number of Stallions, Mares & Foals in Ireland Stallions at Stud 2008-2012 Stallions at Stud 2008-2012 13000 Stallions at Stud 2008-2012 450 450 2008 2009 12000 201012,419 2011 2012 450 400 STALLIONS400 367 326 288 260 199* 400 11000350 367 350 367 326 MARES350 367 20,038 18,851 300 15,345 13,763 12,952 300 326 10000 326 250 10,167 FOALS300 12,419 10,167 7,588 7,550 260 7,546 250 260 9000 288 250 288 260 200 T200OT AL 32,824 288 29,344 23,221 21,573 20,697199 200 199 8000150 150 199 150 100 7,588 7,546 *This100 number relates to a cut off date of 31/12/12. The figure will increase as stallions will7000 be registered in 2013 for the 2012 covering season 7,550 100 50 50 6000 0 50 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 STALLIONS0 Year 2008 AT STUD2009 2008-20122010 2011 2012 MARES AT STUD 2008-2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Mares at Stud 2008-2012 MarStallionses at Studat Stud 2008-2012 2008-2012 21000 21000 Mares at Stud 2008-2012 20000 21004500 IRISH SALES AVERAGE 2008-2012 20000 20,038 20000 20,038 19000 19004000 20,038 25000 18,851 19000 18000 18003500 367 18,851 18,851 17000 18000 326 17003000 20000 20,579 17000 16000 16002500 18,965 260 15000 18,270 16000 288 17,06115,345 15002000 15,345 1500014000 16,183 15000 15,345 199 14001500 14000 13000 13,763 13000 13,763 100 10000 12,952 13000 13,763 12,952 12000 12000 12,952 1200500 11000 11000 110000 100050000 10000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Mares at Stud 2008-2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 21000 Foals Born 2008-2012 Foals Born 2008-2012 2000FOALS0 BORN 2008-2012 IRISH SALES AGGREGATE 2008-2012 (E’000) 20,038Foals Born 2008-2012 13000 IRISH SALES AGGREGATE 2008-2012 1300019000 13000 100,000 18000 18,851 12000 12,419 12000 12,419 99,500 17000 12,419 93,739 12000 11000 80,000 1100016000 80,563 11000 10000 15000 10000 15,345 67,50010,167 68,025 60,000 1000014000 10,167 10,167 9000 9000 13000 13,763 9000 12,952 40,0008000 120080000 8000 7,588 11000 7000 7,550 7,546 2012 7000 7,588 7,550 7,546 20,000 10000 7,588 7,546 7000 7,550 6000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 6000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 6000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Foals Born 2008-2012

13000 IRISH SALES AVERAGE 2008-2012 IRISH SALESIRISH SUMMARY SALES AVERAGE 2008-2012 2008-2012 IRISH SALES AVERAGE 2008-2012 12000 12,419 IRISH SALES AVERAGE 2008-2012 25000 25000 1100025000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20000 10000 20,579 20000 Catalogued 13,071 8,204 7,929 7,315 7,331 10,167 20,579 18,965 20000 20,579 18,270 9000 18,965 Offered 10,173 6,867 17,0616,639 6,226 6,349 18,270 18,965 15000 16,183 18,270 17,061 15000 16,183 17,061 150008000 16,183 Sold 5,446 4,172 3,987 4,248 4,555 10000 7000 7,588 7,550 7,546 € 10000 Aggregate ’000 99,500 67,500 68,025 80,563 93,739 10000 6000 Average € 18,270 16,183 17,061 18,965 20,579 5000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 5000 5000 0 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 IRISH SALES AVERAGE 2008-2012 IRISH SALES AGGREGATE 2008-2012 IRISH SALES AGGREGATE 2008-2012 25000 IRISH SALES AGGREGATE 2008-2012 100,000 100,000 99,500 100,000 99,500 FACTBOOK93,739 2012 37 93,739 20000 99,500 20,579 80,000 80,563 80,000 93,739 80,56318,965 80,000 18,270 80,563 17,061 67,500 68,025 15000 67,50016,183 68,025 60,000 60,000 67,500 68,025 60,000 40,000 40,00010000 40,000 20,000 20,0005000 20,000 0 0 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 IRISH SALES AGGREGATE 2008-2012

100,000 99,500 93,739 80,000 80,563

67,500 68,025 60,000

40,000

20,000

0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS

OVERSEAS WINNERS FLAT & NATIONAL HUNT 2012

OVERSEAS GRADE 1 NATIONAL HUNT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 14-Mar-12 Champagne Fever (IRE) Cheltenham Weatherbys Champion Bumper 12-Apr-12 Follow The Plan (IRE) Aintree Betfred Bowl S’chase 10-Jun-12 Thousand Stars (FR) Auteuil Grande Course De Haies D’Auteuil

OVERSEAS GRADE 2 NATIONAL HUNT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 13-Mar-12 Quevega (FR) Cheltenham Olbg Mares’ H’dle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle Race)

2012 15-Mar-12 Sir des Champs (FR) Cheltenham Jewson Novices’ S’chase (Registered As The Golden Miller Novices’ Chase) 20-May-12 Thousand Stars (FR) Auteuil Gras Savoye Hipcover Prix La Barka

OVERSEAS GRADE 3 NATIONAL HUNT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 16-Mar-12 Alderwood (IRE) Cheltenham vincent O’brien County H’cap H’dle

OVERSEAS LISTED NATIONAL HUNT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 18-Nov-12 Anonis (GER) Cheltenham Cheltenham Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race 26-Nov-12 Knockfierna (IRE) Kempton Park Olbg Mares’ H’dle 22-Dec-12 Cause of Causes (USA) Ascot Ladbroke (A H’cap H’dle)

38 FACTBOOK 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS

OVERSEAS GROUP 1 FLAT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 5-May-12 Camelot (GB) Newmarket Qipco 6-May-12 Homecoming Queen (IRE) Newmarket Qipco 1-Jun-12 Was (IRE) Epsom Downs Investec Oaks 2-Jun-12 St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) Epsom Downs Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup 2-Jun-12 Camelot (GB) Epsom Downs Investec Derby 20-Jun-12 So You Think (NZ) Ascot 150th Anniversary Of The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 14-Jul-12 Imperial Monarch (IRE) Longchamp Grand Prix de Paris 12-Aug-12 Excelebration (IRE) Deauville Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques le Marois 7-Oct-12 Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) Longchamp Qatar Prix de la Foret 13-Oct-12 Dawn Approach (IRE) Newmarket Dubai Dewhurst Stakes 20-Oct-12 Excelebration (IRE) Ascot Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 27-Oct-12 Kingsbarns (IRE) Doncaster Racing Post Trophy 1-Nov-12 Loch Garman (IRE) Saint Cloud Criterium International 3-Nov-12 George Vancouver (USA) Santa Anita Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

OVERSEAS GROUP 2 FLAT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 31-Mar-12 Daddy Long Legs (USA) Meydan UAE Derby 19-Jun-12 Dawn Approach (IRE) Ascot Coventry Stakes 21-Jun-12 Princess Highway (USA) Ascot Ribblesdale Stakes 13-Jul-12 Sendmylovetorose (GB) Newmarket Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cherry Hinton Stakes 2-Aug-12 Saddler’s Rock (IRE) Goodwood Artemis Goodwood Cup (Group 2) 20-Oct-12 Maarek (GB) Ascot Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes 20-Oct-12 Sapphire (IRE) Ascot Qipco British Champions Fillies’ And Mares’ Stakes

OVERSEAS GROUP 3 FLAT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 28-Apr-12 Imperial Monarch (IRE) Sandown Park bet365 Classic Trial

11-May-12 Astrology (IRE) Chester Stobart Barristers 2012 11-May-12 Memphis Tennessee (IRE) Chester Boodles Diamond Stakes 20-Jun-12 Ishvana (IRE) Ascot Jersey Stakes 30-Jun-12 Maarek (GB) Newcastle Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes 13-Oct-12 Trading Leather (IRE) Newmarket Autumn Stakes 20-Oct-12 Rite of Passage (GB) Ascot Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup

OVERSEAS LISTED FLAT WINNERS

Date Horse Racecourse Race Title 2-Jun-12 Slade Power (IRE) Haydock Park Blue Square Sandy Lane Stakes 20-Jun-12 Duntle (IRE) Ascot Sandringham H’cap Stakes 23-Aug-12 Pale Mimosa (IRE) york British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF 25-Aug-12 Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) york Betfred City Of York Stakes 12-Sep-12 Sole Power (GB) Doncaster Scarbrough Stakes

FACTBOOK 2012 39 TOTAL No. HORSES IN TRAINING 2008-2012

13000

12000 12,119 11000 11,638 11,136 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 10000 9,832 9000 9,238 8000

7000

6000 HORSES IN TRAINING5000 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. HORSES IN TRAINING 2008-2012 AVG. No. of Horses in Training 7000 6,817 Age 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 6500 6,483 2yo 588 532 462 475 430 6000 3yo 808 743 672 619 650 5500 5,769 4yo 901 870 706 657 651 5000 5yo 1,323 1,160 1,020 842 788 5,030 4,846 6yo+ 3,197 3,178 2,909 2,437 2,327 4500 Total 6,817 6,483 5,769 5,030 4,846 4000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Total NUMBER of Horses Returned Average No. of COLTS in In Training 2008 - 2012 Training 2008 - 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Age 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total 12,119 11,638 11,136 9,832 9,238 2yo 234 224 193 212 203

*This figure counts each individual horse that was returned in training during the 3yo 184 179 163 129 163 calendar year. TOTAL No. HORSES IN TRAINING 2008-2012 4yo 64 53 44 40 26 13000 5yo 26 19 21 9 11 12000 12,119 6yo+ 22 21 13 9 13 11000 11,638 11,136 10000 Total 530 496 434 399 416 9,832 9000 9,238 8000

7000 6000 Average No. of FILLIES in 5000 Training 2008 - 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Age 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2yo 307 270 232 210 193

AVERAGE No. HORSES IN TRAINING 2008-2012 3yo 421 396 357 320 295

7000 4yo 331 324 277 250 260 2012 6,817 6500 5yo 466 367 346 277 250 6,483 6yo+ 849 815 747 625 583 6000 Total 2,373 2,172 1,959 1,683 1,581 5500 5,769

5000 5,030 4,846 4500 Average No. of GELDINGS in

4000 Training 2008 - 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Age 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2yo 47 37 36 53 34 3yo 212 169 153 171 193 4yo 506 494 385 367 366 5yo 832 774 653 556 528 6yo+ 2,326 2,341 2,149 1801 1731 Total 3,923 3,815 3,376 2,948 2,852

40 FACTBOOK 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS

OWNERSHIP 2012

RACEHORSE OWNERSHIP 2008 - 2012*

Type of Ownership 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total Owners 5,641 5,107 4,667 4,278 3,779 Syndicates 1429 1189 965 777 613 Clubs 34 29 31 28 28 2012 Companies 53 53 50 57 43

*Owners are considered active if they had at least one race entry in the calendar year.

NEW OWNERS REGISTERED 2008 - 2012 NEW OWNERS REGISTERED 2006 - 2010

1300

1200 1,237

1100

1000

900 894 800 776 777 700 696 600

500 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

FACTBOOK 2012 41 NUMBER OF FIXTURES 2005 - 2009 NUMBER OF FIXTURES 2008 - 2012NUMBER OF FIXTURES 2005 - 2009

345 345 350 345 345 342 350 342 335 345 335 340 342 333 333 325 325 336 330 334 319 319 315 315 320 313 313 305 305 310

295 295 300

285 285 290

275 275 280 Year 2005 2006 2007Year 20052008 20062009 2007 2008 2009 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

NUMBER OF RACES 2005 - 2009 NUMBER OF RACES 2008 - 2012 NUMBER OF RACES 2005 - 2009 2500 2500 2550 2450 2450 2,454 2500 2,516 2,454 2400 2400 2,444 2,444 2450 2,454 2,397 2350 2350 2,397 2400 2,444 2300 2300 2,397 2350 2,381 2250 2,268 2250 2300 2,268 2200 2,241 2200 2,241 2250 2150 2150 2200 2100 2100 2150 2050 2050 2100 Year 2005 2006 2007Year 20052008 20062009 2007 2008 2009 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 NUMBER OF RUNNERS 2005 - 2009 NUMBER OF RUNNERS 2008 - 2012NUMBER OF RUNNERS 2005 - 2009 35000 35000 36000 34,290 34,592 34,592 34000 34000 34,290 34000 34,592 33,240 3200330000 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 33000 33,240 33,240

3000320000 30,590 32000 30,160 NUMBER OF FIXTURES 2008 - 2012 28000 31,596 28,882 31000 31,410 31000 31,410 31,596 26003500 350 30000 30000 345 FIXTURES 2012 24003400 342 29000 29000 22000 336 330 334 28000 28000 20000 Year 2005 2006 2007Year 20052008 20062009 2007 2008 2009 320 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

310 FIXTURES BY RACE TYPE 2005 - FIXTURES2009 BY RACE TYPE 2005 - 2009 300 FIXTURES BY RACE TYPE 2008 - 2012 All Flat All Flat All Flat All National Hunt NUMBER OF FIXTURES 2008 - 2012 FIXTURES290 BY RACE TYPE NUMBER OF FIXTURES 2008 - 2012 All National Hunt All National Hunt 2008 - 2012 Mixed Mixed Mixed 350 280 350 200 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 NUMBER OF345 FIXTURES 2008 - 2012 180 180 340 342 180

160 160 183 167 350 160 179 176 334 336 167 330 350 140 NUMBER OF RACES167 2008 - 2012

140 155 155 149

140 147 149 155 345 147 340 342 2550120 120 135 320 120 135 336 2500100 100 116 334 2,516109 119 116 109 330 100 108 108 111 104 104 310 109 108 80 94 93 69 2450 80 94 93 69 94

80 93 2,454 69

320 76 2400 60 2,444 76 68 60 300 60 68 62 62 2,397 2350 40 402,381 40 310 52 47 290 2300 20 20 45 20 300 2250 0 0 280 0 Year 2005 2006 2007Year 20052008 20062009 2007 2008 2009 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2200 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 290 2150

280 2100 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 NUMBER OFNUMBER RACES OF RACES 2008 2008 - 2012 2012 NUMBERYear OF2008 RUNNERS2009 20082010 - 20122011 2012 2550 NUMBER OF RUNNERS 2008 - 2012 2500 NUMBER OF RACES 2008 - 2012 2,516 36000 2450 2550 2,454 34000 2400 2,444 34,592 2500 2,397 2,516 33,240 2350 2,381 32000 2450 2300 2,454 30000 30,590 2400 2,444 30,160 2250 2,397 2350 2,381 28000 28,882 2200 2300 26000 2150 2250 2100 24000 2200 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2150 22000 NUMBER OF RUNNERS 2008 - 2012 2100 36000 20000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

34000 NUMBER34,592 OF RUNNERS 2008 - 2012 33,240 3200360000 FIXTURES BY RACE TYPE 2008 - 2012 All Flat 3000340000 34,592 30,590 NUMBER OF FIXTURES PER MONTH30,160 2008 - 2012 2012 All National Hunt 33,240 32000 28000 28,882 Mixed 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2600300000 30,590 January 30,16012 15200 15 17 19 2400280000 28,882 180

February 17 17 19 15 183 19

160 179 2200260000 176 167 March 28 20140 19 19 24 2000240000 155 April Year 2008 2009 2010 201127 2012 29120 28 28 28 22000 100 119 111 May 43 37 37 109 38 108 36 94

80 93 20000 69 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 June FIXTURES BY RACE TYPE 2008 - 2012 33 35 60 36 33 32 All Flat 40 July 37 38 38 41 38 52 All National Hunt 47 45 AugustFIXTURES BY RACE TYPE 2008 - 2012 36Mix ed 41 20 41 38 38 All Flat 0 September200 29All National Hunt 29 Year 2008 27 2009 2010 29 2011 201232 October180 33Mix ed 34 35 28 31 183

160 179 176

November200 167 24 25 21 23 27 140 155 180 December120 23 25 18 27 26 183

160 179 176 119 Total 100 167 342 345 334 336 350 111 140 109 108 155 94

80 93 69 120 60

100 119

42 FACTBOOK 2012 111 40 109 108 52 47 45 94

80 93 20 69 60 0 40

Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 52 47 45 20

0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS

NUMBER OF FIXTURES BY WEEKDAY 2008 - 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Sunday 79 81 80 78 75 Monday 33 36 32 35 37 Tuesday 24 29 26 20 27 Wednesday 40 39 43 38 43 Thursday 45 52 49 55 51 Friday 62 55 54 57 64 Saturday 59 53 50 53 53 Total 342 345 334 336 350

NUMBER OF DIVIDED RACES 2008 - 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Race Type No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Races Races Races Races Races Flat Handicap 19 13 13 21 43 Flat Maiden 4 0 2 3 3 Hurdle W.F.A. 0 0 0 0 0 Handicap Hurdle 7 3 4 14 11 Maiden Hurdle 19 15 6 12 2 Bumper 4 1 3 2 3 Hunters S’chase 1 0 0 0 1 Beginners S’chase 4 3 3 1 4 Total 58 35 31 53 67 2012

NUMBER OF RACES BY PRIZE MONEY BANDS 2008 - 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Prize money Bracket E No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Races Races Races Races Races < €25,000 1,971 2,089 2,042 2,063 2,186 €25,000 - €49,999 238 190 184 188 178 €50,000 - €99,999 160 116 114 114 119 €100,000 - €249,999 68 33 34 25 26 €250,000 - €499,999 12 11 5 5 5 €500,000 + 5 5 2 2 2 Total 2,454 2,444 2,381 2,397 2,516

FACTBOOK 2012 43 96.5

96.5 96.5 96.5

TOTAL ENTRIES

110

100 STATISTICS FACTBOOK 90 96.5 94.6

80

70 72.5 60 65.9 64.0 ENTRIES AND RUNNE50 RS 2012 40

30

Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL ENTRIES TOTAL FLAENTRIEST ENTRIES Thousands TOTAL ENTRIES 11096.5 TOTAL ENTRIES 2008 - 2012 11036 100 110 100 Year Fixtures Number Entries Avg. No. 10034 90 96.5 94.6 100 96.5 of Races Entries 90 96.5 33.94.76 3280 32.6 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 90 96.5 94.6 per race 80 3070 72.5 35,000 80 70 2008 342 2,454 96,535 39.3 70 72.5 34,592 60 65.9 64.0 70 28 72.5 60 65.9 64.0 33,000 33,240 2009 345 2,444 94,673 38.7 50 60 65.9 64.0 26 50 26.7 26.2 2010 334 2,381 72,459 30.4 40 31,000 50 2440 25.3 40 30,590 2011 336 2,397 65,858 27.5 30 30,106 40 30 29,000 Thousands 2230 2012 350 2,516 64,033 25.5 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 30 Thousands Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 27,000 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES 25,000 36 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES TOTAL FLATTOTAL ENTRIESFLAT ENTRIES 2008 - 2012 Thousands 36 70 23,000 36Year Number Entries Avg. No 34 34 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 of Races Entries 6534 33.7 34 32 32.6 33.7 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 60 33.7 per race 32 32.663.9 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 33.7 60.9 35,000 32 32.6 5530 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 30 35,000 2008 1,020 32,624 32.0 5030 34,592 28 35,000 34,592 30 33,000 34,592 4528 33,240 2009 1,032 33,730 32.7 28 33,000 34,592 45.7 33,000 33,240 28 4026 26.7 26 33,000 26.2 2010 993 26,738 26.9 26 26.7 33,240 40.5 26.2 31,000 35 37.26.82 31,000 26 24 25.3 31,000 26.7 26.2 30,590 2011 951 25,349 26.7 3024 25.3 30,106 31,000 30,590 30,106 22 29,000 30,106 24 25.3 Thousands 25 29,000 Thousands 22 30,590 29,000 2012 1,084 26,240 24.2 Thousands 22 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 30,106 28,882 Thousands 20 Year 29,0002008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 Thousands 22 27,000 28,882 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 27,000 27,000 25,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 25,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 2008 - 2012 Thousands AVERAGE No. OFTOT ENTRIESAL ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 TOT25,000AL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 70 23,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 110 Year Number Entries Avg. No 4070 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 6570 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 23,00010039. 3 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 70 of Races Entries 65 38.7 60 63.9 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 36 65 per race 60 63.990 60.996.5 94.6 5560 63.9 60.9 60 63.9 55 2008 60.9 1,434 63,911 44.6 50 80 55 3250 4550 2009 1,412 60,943 38.7 70 45.7 72.5 50 45 40 30.45.47 45 2840 60 40.5 65.9 64.0 2010 1,38845.7 45,721 32.9 3540 37.8 27.40.5 2012 40 35 50 37.8 2011 1,446 40.40,5095 28.0 30 25.5 35 37.8 2430 2530 40 30 25 2012 1,432 37,793 26.4 2025 Thousands 20 30 25 Thousands 20 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 20082008 2009 20102010 20112011 2012 YearThousands 2008 20 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 AVERAGE NUMBER OF ENTRIES AVERAGEAVERAGE NUMBER No. OF OFENTRIES FLAT PER & RACE NH 2008-2012 ENTRIES AVERAGE No. OFTOT ENTRIESAL FLAT PERENTRIES RACE 2008-2012 PER RACEAVERAGE 2008 No. - OF 2012 ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 PER40 RACEAVERAGE 2008 NO. - OF2012 FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 40 39.36 3 38.7 40 50 39.3 Flat 36 34 38.7 39.3 36 National Hunt 38.7 36 44.6 33.7 36 40 32 32.6 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 32 32 38.7 32 30 35,000 32.7 32.9 Balloted 32 30 32.0 30.4 28 Runners 34,592 28 30.4 28.0 28 26.9 26.7 26.4 33,000 33,240 30.4 27.5 Entrie24.s2 28 20 26 27.5 25.5 24 26.7 25.5 26.2 25.5 31,000 27.5 24 25.5 24 25.3 24 10 30,590 20 30,106 29,000 20 YearThousands 2008 22 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 Year 20092008 20102009 20112010 20122011 2012 28,882 20 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 27,000

25,000 AVERAGE NO. OFTOT FLALAT NA &TIONAL N.H. ENTRIES HUNT ENTRIES 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 2012 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 44 FACTBOOKAVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 50 70 23,000 50 35,00050 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 44.6 50 34,59244.6 40 60 44.6 40 33,24063.9 44.6 33,00040 38.7 60.9 55 38.7 40 32.7 38.7 32.9 30 32.0 31,000 50 32.7 32.9 38.7 30 32.0 32.7 32.9 30 26.9 28.0 32.7 32.9 45 26.7 28.0 26.4 30 32.0 26.30,5909 30,10628.0 24.2 29,000 26.9 26.7 45.7 24.2 26.4 20 40 24.2 26.4 26.9 28.0 20 26.7 24.2 26.4 20 28,88240.5 35 37.8 20 27,000 10 30 10 25,000 25 10 0 Thousands 20 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 23,000 Year 2008 Year 20092008 20102009 20112010 20122011 2012 0 Year 20082008 20092009 20102010 20112011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. OfAVERAGE Runners No. 2008-2012 OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 TOTAVERAGE40 AL FLA No.T RUNNERS Of Runners 2008-2012 2008-2012 35,000 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 35,000 39.3 13,50035,000 34,592 38.7 35,000 33,000 34,592 33,240 36 33,240 34,592 13,00033,000 13,148 33,240 33,000 33,240 31,000 12,945 12,500 32 31,000 30,590 31,000 30,106 12,00029,000 30,590 30,106 29,000 30,590 30,10630.4 29,000 28 28,882 30,590 30,106 11,925 29,000 11,50027,000 28,88227.5 11,524 28,882 27,000 25.5 11,000 24 11,309 27,000 25,000 25,000 10,500 20 25,000 23,000 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10,00023,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL N.H.FLAT RUNNERS RUNNERS 2008-2012 2008-2012 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERSAVERAGE 2008-2012 NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 22,00013,500 13,500 50 13,000 21,444 13,500 13,148 44.6 20,00013,000 13,148 13,14840 20,29512,945 12,500 12,945 13,000 13,148 12,945 38.7 12,500 12,945 18,000 18,66532.7 18,797 32.9 12,500 12,000 30 32.0 12,000 12,000 11,925 28.0 26.9 17,358 12,000 11,500 11,925 26.7 26.4 16,000 11,925 11,524 24.2 11,500 20 11,925 11,309 11,524 11,500 11,000 11,524 11,000 11,309 14,00011,000 11,000 11,309 10,500 10 10,500 10,500 12,00010,000 0 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 Year 20092008 20102009 20112010 20122011 2012 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 22,000 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 22,000 22,000 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 35,00021,444 22,000 21,444 20,000 21,444 14.5 20,29534,592 21,444 20,000 33,240 33,000 20,295 20,000 14.0 20,295 18,000 14.1 18,665 18,797 18,00013.5 18,797 18,000 31,000 13.6 18,665 18,797 18,000 18,665 18,797 13.0 17,358 16,000 30,590 17,35830,106 29,000 17,358 16,00012.5 12.8 17,358 12.6 28,882 16,000 14,00012.0 27,000 14,000 14,00011.5 14,000 25,000 11.5 12,00011.0 12,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.5 Year 23,0002008 2009 2010 2011 2012 12,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. OFTOT RUNNERSAL FLAT RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO.No. OF RUNNERSFLAT & N.H. PER runners RACE per2008-2012 race 2008-2012 13,500 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 14.5 15.014.5 14.0 13,000 15.0 14.5 14.1 13,148 14.0 14.4 13.5 14.1 12,945 14.0 13.0 12,500 13.6 13.4 14.1 13.5 13.0 12.9 13.6 13.0 13.5 12.013.0 12.5 12.1 13.6 13.0 12,000 12.012.8 11.9 12.5 12.6 13.0 11.012.5 12.8 11,925 12.5 12.6 10.012.0 11,500 10.6 12.5 12.8 12.6 12.0 11,524 11.59.0 11,309 12.0 11,000 11.5 11.5 11.08.0 11.5 11.5 11.0 10,500 11.5 10.57.0 11.0 10.5 10.06.0 10,000 10.5 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.05.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 22,000AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 15.0 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 15.0 15.0 21,444 15.0 14.4 14.0 20,000 15.0 15.0 14.0 FLAT RUNNER 14.ANAL4 YSIS 2008-201220,295 15.0 13.014.0 13.4 13.4 14.0 14.4 13.0 12.9 13.4 13.0 12.070 18,00012.9 12.5 13.18,6650 18,79712.1 13.0 13.4 12.0 12.9 12.5 12.0 11.9 12.0 12.5 12.1 12.9 13.0 11.0 12.0 11.9 12.0 12.5 11.0 11.9 12.1 11.060 10.6 17,358 12.0 11.9 10.0 16,000 11.0 10.0 10.6 10.09.0 10.0 10.6 9.050 5.9 8.0 14,0004.6 9.0 8.0 7.08.0 40 13.1 13.0 3.0 2.4 8.0 7.0 2.9 6.0 12,000 7.0 6.0 11.9 11.5 5.030 32.6 Year 33.72008 2009 11.32010 2011 2012 6.0 5.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 201026.7 201125.3 201226.2 5.0 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10

AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 FLA14.5 T RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 FLA14.0 T RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 70 14.1 70 13.5 70 13.6 70 60 13.0 60 60 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER12.8 RACE 12.5 12.6 60 50 5.9 60 12.04.6 50 5.9 4.6 50 5.9 40 11.513.1 13.0 3.0 2.4 4.6 50 2.9 11.5 40 13.14.4 13.5.70 3.0 2.4 11.013.1 13.0 2.9 40 3.0 2.4 30 11.9 11.3 11.5 13.1 13.0 2.9 32.6 33.7 3.1 4030 10.512.9 12.5 11.3.19 12.11.53 11.5 30 32.6 33.7 11.3 2.2 11.9 11.5 26.7 25.3 26.2 30 32.6 33.7 11.3 20 10.0 12.0 11.9 12.0 30 26.7 25.3 10.26.62 20 32.0 Year 32.20087 26.20097 32.20107 26.22011 2012 26.7 25.3 26.2 20 10 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 10

10 Thousands 0 Thousands10 0 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 15.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 15.0 Year 14.02008 2009 2010 14.4 2011 2012 N.H.13.0 RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 13.4 12.9 13.0 110 12.0 12.5 12.1 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE)12. PER0 RACE11. 9 FLA11.0 T RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 60 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 100 10.0 10.6 60 15.5 9.0 16.0 60 50 5.7 50 4.4 8050 8.04.4 5.7 21.44.4 50 7.0 20.2 3.1 3.1 4.4 5.7 40 12.9 12.5 8.2 12.5 40 3.1 3.1 2.2 40 6.012.9 12.5 12.5 2.2 60 63.9 11.5.09 2.2 40 3.1 3.1 60.9 12.0 10.12.60 12.9 12.5 12.5 30 32.0 32.7 18.12.60 11.32.97 12.3.50 2.2 30 5.0 12.0 18.11.89 10.12.60 30 32.0 32.7 32.7 12.0 11.9 12.0 Year 2008 26.20099 26.20107 17.26.492011 2012 30 10.6 40 45.7 24.2 32.0 32.7 32.7 20 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 26.9 40.5 24.26.29 20 37.8 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 2010 10 10 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 20082008 20092009FLAT RUNNER20102010 ANAL2011YSIS 2008-201220122012 Thousands 0 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 110 N.H.70 RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 110 110 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 110 100 60 10080 15.5 15.5 16.0 100 15.550 16.0 5.9 7080 16.04.6 15.5 10.21.48 16.0 80 11.3 21.440 20.2 3.0 2.4 60 21.4 20.213.1 8.213.0 80 20.2 8.2 2.9 21.4 60 63.9 8.2 5.0 20.2 60 15.0 14.60.49 18.6 5.011.9 3.5 11.5 8.2 5060 3063.9 32.6 6.0 33.7 5.0 11.3 60.9 18.6 18.8 3.5 60 63.9 5.0 18.8 17.4 60.9 18.6 3.5 40 45.7 3.5 26.7 17.425.3 26.2 40 2044.6 43.2 13.4 17.2.44 18.8 40 45.7 40.5 17.4 13.40.05 12.37.18 40 45.7 30 33.0 37.8 40.5 20 10 37.8 28.0 37.8 20 26.4 20 20 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Thousands10 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 80 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 80 70 60 80 10.8 70 11.3 10.8 11.3 70 60 50 11.3 5.7 60 4.4 10.8 11.3 60 15.0 14.4 60 50 6.0 15.040 14.412.9 12.5 3.1 12.3.15 50 15.0 14.4 6.0 2.2 15.0 14.4 13.4 3.5 50 6.0 40 44.6 43.2 3.5 12.0 2.411.9 12.0 40 3044.6 13.4 3.5 2.4 10.6 40 44.6 43.232.0 13.432.7 13.0 2.4 32.7 3.5 12.1 40 44.6 13.4 2.4 30 33.0 13.0 12.126.7 43.2 30 33.0 26.9 12.1 24.26.29 13.0 30 20 33.0 28.0 26.4 12.1 20 28.0 30 33.0 28.0 26.4 20 28.0 26.4 10 20 10 10 Thousands 0 10 Thousands 0 Thousands Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 110

100 15.5 16.0 80 21.4 20.2 8.2 60 63.9 5.0 60.9 18.6 3.5 18.8 17.4 40 45.7 40.5 37.8 20

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012

80

70 10.8 11.3 60

50 15.0 14.4 6.0 3.5 40 44.6 43.2 13.4 2.4 13.0 12.1 30 33.0 28.0 26.4 20

10

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 96.5 96.5

TOTAL ENTRIES TOTAL ENTRIES 110 110 100 100 90 96.5 94.6 90 96.5 94.6 80 80 70 72.5 70 72.5 60 65.9 64.0 60 65.9 64.0 50 50 40 40 30 30

Thousands 20 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES 36 36

34 34 33.7 32 32.6 33.7 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 32 32.6 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012

30 35,000 30 35,000 34,592 28 34,592 28 33,000 33,240 33,000 33,240 26 26 26.7 26.2 26.7 26.2 31,000 31,000 24 25.3 24 25.3 30,590 30,590 30,106 29,000 30,106 Thousands 22 29,000 Thousands 22 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 27,000 96.5 27,000

25,000 25,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 23,000 70 23,000 70 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 60 63.9 60 63.9 60.9 55 60.9 55 50 50 45 45 45.7 40 45.7 40 40.5 35 40.5 37.8 35 37.8 30 30 25 25 20 Thousands 20 Thousands Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 40 40 39.3 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 39.3 38.7 38.7 36 36

32 32

30.4 28 30.4 28 27.5 27.5 25.5 24 25.5 ENTRIES BY RACE TYPE 2012 24

20 Race Type No. of Races 20 Total Entries Avg. No Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOT AL ENTRIES Year 2008 2009 2010 Entrie2011 per2012 race 110 Flat WFA 197 4,883 24.8 100 Flat Handicap 555 13,975 25.2 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 90 96.5 94.6 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 Flat Maiden 332 7,382 22.2 50 80 50 Hurdle WFA 170 44.6 2,932 17.2 70 44.6 72.5 40 Handicap Hurdle 318 40 10,577 33.3 60 65.9 38.7 64.0 38.7 32.7 32.9 50 Maiden Hurdle 321 30 32.0 32.9,5197 32.9 29.7 30 32.0 28.0 26.9 26.7 28.0 26.4 40 S’chase WFA 104 1,536 26.9 26.7 24.214.826.4 20 24.2 30 H’cap Steeplechase 157 20 3,901 24.8

Thousands 20 10 Year 2008Beginners2009 S’chase2010 2011 2012 135 10 3,525 26.1 Hunters S’chase 24 531 22.1 0 TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 INH Flat Bumper 203 Year 2008 5,2722009 2010 2011 201226.0 36 Total 2,516 64,033 25.5 34 33.7 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 32 32.6 TOTAVERAGEAL RUNNERS No. Of Runners 2008-2012 2008-2012 35,000 35,000 30 34,592 34,592 33,240 NUMBER OF RUNNERS 2008 - 2012 33,000 34,592 33,240 28 33,000 33,000 33,240 Year Races Runners Average 31,000 26 26.7 26.2 31,000 31,000 Runners 30,590 30,106 24 25.3 29,000 30,590 30,106 29,000 30,590 2008 2,454 34,592 14.1 30,106 28,882 29,000 28,882 Thousands 22 27,000 Year 20082009 2009 2,4442010 2011 33,2402012 13.6 27,000 28,882

25,00027,000 2010 2,381 30,590 12.8 25,000

23,00025,000 2011 2,397 30,106 12.6 23,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 2,516 28,882 11.5 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 70 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 60 63.9 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 60.9 55 13,500 13,500 50 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008 - 2012 13,000 13,148 45 13,000 13,148 Year Races45.7 Runners Average 12,945 40 12,500 12,945 40.5 Runners 12,500 35 37.8 12,000 12,000 30 2008 1,020 13,148 12.9 11,925 2012 11,500 11,925 25 11,500 11,524 2009 1,032 12,945 12.5 11,524 20 Thousands 11,000 11,309 Year 20082010 2009 9932010 2011 11,9252012 12.0 11,000 11,309 10,500 2011 951 11,309 11.9 10,500 10,000 AVERAGE2012 No. OF ENTRIES1,084 PER RACE 2008-201211,524 10.6 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 40 39.3 38.7 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 36 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008 - 2012 22,000 22,000 32 21,444 Year Races Runners Average 21,444 20,000 20,000 20,295 30.4 Runners 20,295 28 2008 1,434 21,444 15.0 18,000 18,665 18,797 27.5 18,000 18,665 18,797 25.5 24 2009 1,412 20,295 14.4 17,358 16,000 17,358 16,000 2010 1,388 18,665 13.4 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 14,000 2011 1,446 18,797 13.0 14,000 2012 1,432 17,358 12.1 12,000 12,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012

50 FACTBOOK 2012 45 44.6 40 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 38.7 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 32.7 32.9 14.5 30 32.0 14.5 14.0 26.9 28.0 14.0 14.1 26.7 24.2 26.4 14.1 13.5 20 13.5 13.6 13.6 13.0 13.0 12.8 10 12.5 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.6 12.0 12.0 0 11.5 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 11.5 11.5 11.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.5 10.0 10.0 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 35,000 34,592 33,240 33,000 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 31,000 15.0 15.0 15.0 14.0 15.0 14.4 30,590 30,106 14.0 14.4 29,000 13.4 13.0 13.4 28,882 13.0 12.9 13.0 12.0 12.9 12.5 13.0 12.1 27,000 12.0 12.5 12.0 11.9 12.1 11.0 12.0 11.9 11.0 25,000 10.0 10.6 10.0 10.6 9.0 9.0 23,000 8.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 8.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 13,500

13,000 13,148 12,945 12,500

FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 12,000 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 11,925 11,500 70 11,524 70 11,309 11,000 60 60 10,500 50 5.9 50 4.6 5.9 10,000 4.6 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 40 3.0 2.4 40 13.1 13.0 3.0 2.9 2.4 13.1 13.0 2.9 30 11.9 11.3 11.5 30 32.6 33.7 11.9 11.3 11.5 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 32.6 33.7 26.7 25.3 26.2 20 26.7 25.3 26.2 22,000 20

21,444 10 10 20,000 20,295 Thousands 0 0 Thousands Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 18,000 18,665 18,797 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

17,358 16,000

FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 14,000 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 60 60 12,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 50 50 4.4 5.7 4.4 5.7 40 3.1 3.1 40 12.9 12.5 3.1 12.3.15 2.2 12.9 12.5 12.5 2.2 12.0 11.9 10.12.60 30 32.0 32.7 12.0 11.32.97 10.12.60 30 32.0 32.7 32.7 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 14.5

14.0 10 14.1 10 13.5 13.6 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 13.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 12.5 12.8 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 12.6 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 12.0 110 110 11.5 11.5 100 11.0 100 15.5 15.5 16.0 10.5 16.0 80 10.0 80 21.4 21.4 20.2 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20.2 8.2 8.2 60 63.9 5.0 60 63.9 60.9 18.6 5.0 3.5 60.9 18.6 18.8 3.5 18.8 17.4 40 45.7 17.4 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 40 45.7 40.5 40.5 37.8 15.0 37.8 15.0 20 20 14.0 14.4 13.0 13.4 Thousands 0 12.9 13.0 Thousands 0 12.0 12.5 12.1 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 12.0 11.9 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 11.0 10.0 10.6 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 9.0 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 8.0 80 80 7.0 70 6.0 70 10.8 11.3 10.8 11.3 5.0 60 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 60 50 15.0 14.4 6.0 50 15.0 14.4 6.0 3.5 40 44.6 43.2 13.4 3.5 2.4 40 44.6 43.2 13.4 2.4 13.0 12.1 30 33.0 13.0 12.1 30 33.0 28.0 28.0 26.4 20 26.4 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 20

10 70 10

Thousands 0 Thousands 0 60 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

50 5.9 4.6

40 3.0 2.4 13.1 13.0 2.9 11.9 11.5 30 32.6 33.7 11.3 25.3 20 26.7 26.2

10

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE

60

50 4.4 5.7

40 3.1 3.1 12.9 12.5 12.5 2.2 12.0 11.9 12.10.06 30 32.0 32.7 32.7

26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20

10

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 110

100 15.5 16.0 80 21.4 20.2 8.2 60 63.9 5.0 60.9 18.6 3.5 18.8 17.4 40 45.7 40.5 37.8 20

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012

80

70 10.8 11.3 60

50 15.0 14.4 6.0 3.5 40 44.6 43.2 13.4 2.4 13.0 12.1 30 33.0 28.0 26.4 20

10

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 96.5

96.5

TOTAL ENTRIES

110

100

90 96.5 94.6

80

70 72.5 60 65.9 64.0

50

40

30

Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL ENTRIES TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES

110 36

100 34 90 96.5 94.6 33.7 32 32.6 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 80 30 35,000 70 72.5 34,592 28 60 65.9 64.0 33,000 33,240 26 50 26.7 26.2 31,000 40 24 25.3 30,590 30,106 29,000 30 Thousands 22 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 27,000

TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES 25,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 36 70 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 34 65 33.7 60 63.9 32 32.6 60.TOT9 AL RUNNERS 2008-2012 55 35,000 30 50 34,592 28 45 33,000 45.33,2407 40 26 40.5 26.7 26.2 35 37.8 31,000 24 25.3 30 30,590 30,106 25 29,000 Thousands 22 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 20 28,882 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 27,000

25,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 40 70 23,000 39.3 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 38.7 36 60 63.9 60.9 55 32 50

45 30.4 45.7 28 40 40.5 27.5 35 37.8 25.5 24 30 25 20 20 Thousands Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 40 39.3 50 38.7 36 44.6 40 38.7 32 32.7 32.9 30 32.0 30.4 26.9 28.0 28 26.7 24.2 26.4 27.5 20 25.5 24 10

20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012

50 35,000 44.6 34,592 33,240 40 33,000 38.7 32.7 32.9 31,000 30 32.0 26.9 28.0 30,590 30,106 26.7 24.2 26.4 29,000 20 28,882 27,000

10 25,000

0 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012

35,000 13,500 34,592 33,000 33,240 13,000 13,148 12,945 12,500 31,000 12,000 30,590 30,106 29,000 11,925 28,882 11,500 11,524 27,000 11,000 11,309

25,000 10,500

23,000 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 22,000 13,500 21,444 13,000 20,000 13,148 20,295 12,945 12,500 18,000 18,665 18,797 12,000 17,358 11,925 16,000 11,500 11,524 11,309 11,000 14,000

10,500 12,000 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012

22,000 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 21,444 14.5 20,000 20,295 14.0 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 14.1 13.5 18,000 18,665 18,797 13.6 13.0 17,358 12.8 16,000 12.5 12.6 12.0

14,000 11.5 11.5 11.0 12,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.5 AVERAGE NUMBER OF RUNNERS AVERAGE10.0 NUMBER OF FLAT AND NH PER RACE 2008 - 2012 RUNNERSYear PER2008 RACE2009 20082010 - 20122011 2012

Flat AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners perNational race 2008-2012Hunt

14.5 15.0 15.0 14.0 14.0 14.4 Balloted 14.1 13.4 13.5 13.0 Runners 13.6 12.9 13.0 12.0 12.5 Entries 12.1 13.0 12.0 11.9 12.8 11.0 12.5 12.6 10.0 10.6 12.0 9.0 11.5 11.5 8.0 11.0 7.0 10.5 6.0 10.0 5.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012

15.0 15.0 AVERAGE14.0 NUMBER14. 4OF ENTRIES AVERAGE NUMBERFLAT RUNNER OFANAL RUNNERSYSIS 2008-2012 13.0 13.4 PER RACE12.9 CATEGORY 2008 - 201213.0 PER70 RACE CATEGORY 2008 - 2012 12.0 12.5 12.1 12.0 11.9 11.0 60 10.0 Flat Hurdle Chase Bumper10.6 Flat Hurdle Chase Bumper 50 5.9 20089.0 32.0 50.5 33.2 43.5 2008 12.94.6 15.9 12.9 15.4 8.0 2009 32.7 48.6 33.9 40.6 200940 12.513.1 15.113.0 3.13.10 14.02.4 7.0 2.9 6.0 11.9 11.5 2010 26.9 37.2 26.1 30.8 201030 12.032.6 14.433.7 11.8 11.3 13.3 5.0 25.3 2011 Year 26.72008 200930.7 2010 23.8 2011 26.12012 201120 11.9 13.8 26.11.67 12.626.2 2012 24.2 28.5 22.6 26.0 2012 10.6 12.8 10.9 11.9 10

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 RUNNERS70 / WINNERS / PLACINGS

60 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 60 50 5.9 Individual Runners4.6 9,042 8,534 8,027 7,630 7,176 2012 50 40 3.0 2.4 4.4 5.7 Number of Winners13.1 13.0 2.9 1,786 1,782 1,726 1,703 1,749 11.9 11.5 40 12.9 12.5 3.1 12.3.15 %30 Winners 32.6 33.7 11.3 20% 21% 22% 22% 24%2.2 12.0 11.9 12.0 25.3 30 10.6 Number20 of Placed 26.7 4,17126. 2 4,103 3,95132.0 32.7 3,858 32.7 3,893 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 % Placed 46% 48% 20 49% 51% 54% 10

10 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 FLAT RACE ANALYSIS 2008 - 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 110 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE Year Races Entries (Avg) Runners (Avg) Balloted (Avg) 100 60 15.5 2008 1,020 32,624 32.0 13,148 12.9 16.0 4,558 4.5 50 5.7 80 2009 4.4 1,032 33,730 32.7 12,945 21.412.5 5,851 5.7 20.2 8.2 201040 12.9 99312. 5 3.1 26,73812.3.15 26.9 11,925 12 3,063 3.1 2.2 60 63.9 5.0 60.9 18.6 3.5 2011 951 12.0 25,34911.9 10.12.26.760 11,309 11.9 2,90318. 8 3.1 30 32.0 32.7 32.7 17.4 40 45.7 2012 1,084 26.9 26,24026. 7 24.26.24.229 11,524 10.6 2,39540. 5 2.2 20 37.8 20 10 46 FACTBOOK 2012 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 110 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012

100 80 15.5 16.0 70 10.8 80 11.3 21.4 20.2 60 8.2 15.0 14.4 60 63.9 5.0 50 6.0 60.9 18.6 3.5 18.8 3.5 17.4 40 44.6 43.2 13.4 2.4 40 45.7 40.5 13.0 12.1 37.8 30 33.0 20 28.0 26.4 20

Thousands 0 10 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012

80

70 10.8 11.3 60

50 15.0 14.4 6.0 3.5 40 44.6 43.2 13.4 2.4 13.0 12.1 30 33.0 28.0 26.4 20

10

Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 96.5

96.5

96.5

96.5

TOTAL ENTRIES

110 TOTAL ENTRIES

110100

10090 96.5 94.6

9080 96.5 94.6

8070 72.5

7060 72.5 65.9 64.0 6050 65.9 64.0

5040

4030

Thousands 3020 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES

TOTAL ENTRIES 36 TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES

110 TOTAL ENTRIES 3634 110100 33.7 3432 32.6 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 10090 96.5 94.6 33.7 3230 32.6 35,000 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 9080 96.5 94.6 35,000 34,592 3028 33,000 8070 72.5 34,592 33,240 2826 7060 65.9 64.0 26.7 26.2 33,000 33,240 72.5 31,000 26 6050 65.9 64.0 24 26.7 25.3 26.2 31,000 30,590 30,106 5040 24 25.3 29,000 Thousands 22 30,590 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 30,106 28,882 4030 22 29,000 Thousands 27,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 Thousands30 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 27,000 Thousands 20 25,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES 25,000 70 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 23,000 36 TOTAL FLAT ENTRIES Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 70 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3634 60 63.9 65 60.9 33.7 55 3432 32.6 60 63.9 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 50 60.9 33.7 55 3230 32.6 45 35,000 TOTAL RUNNERS 2008-2012 50 45.7 40 35,000 34,592 3028 45 33,000 45.7 40.5 35 33,240 40 34,592 37.8 28 26 26.7 30 33,000 40.5 26.2 35 33,240 31,000 37.8 25 2624 26.7 25.3 30 26.2 30,590 20 31,000 30,106 Thousands 25 2422 25.3 Year 200829,000 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 30,590 30,106 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 20 28,882 29,000 Thousands 22 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 27,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 28,882 A27,000VERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 25,000 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 40 AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 25,00039.3 70 TOTAL NATIONAL HUNT ENTRIES 40 23,000 38.7 36 39.3 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 65 70 23,000 38.7 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 60 36 65 63.9 60.9 32 55 60 63.9 50 60.9 32 30.4 55 28 45 50 45.7 30.4 27.5 40 28 45 25.5 45.7 40.5 24 27.5 35 37.8 40 25.5 30 40.5 24 35 37.8 20 25 30 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 20 Thousands 25 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 50 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 40 AVERAGE No. OF ENTRIES PER RACE 2008-2012 39.3 50 44.6 40 38.7 40 36 39.3 44.6 38.7 38.7 40 36 32.7 32.9 30 32.0 32 38.7 32.7 26.9 32.9 28.0 30 32.0 26.7 26.4 32 24.2 30.4 20 28.0 28 26.9 26.7 24.2 26.4 30.4 27.5 20 28 25.5 10 24 27.5 25.5 10 24 0 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 20 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 35,000 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. ENTRIES 2008-2012 34,592 50 35,000 33,000 33,240 50 44.6 34,592 40 33,000 33,240 31,000 44.6 38.7 40 32.7 32.9 31,000 30,590 30,106 30 32.0 38.7 29,000 32.7 26.9 32.9 28.0 30,590 30,106 28,882 30 32.0 26.7 26.4 29,000 24.2 27,000 20 28.0 28,882 26.9 26.7 26.4 24.2 27,000 20 25,000 10 25,000 23,000 10 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012

AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 13,500 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012

35,000 AVERAGE No. Of Runners 2008-2012 13,500 13,000 13,148 34,592 35,000 33,240 12,945 33,000 13,00012,500 13,148 34,592 12,945 33,000 33,240 12,500 31,000 12,000 11,925 31,000 30,590 30,106 12,00011,500 29,000 11,925 11,524 30,590 30,106 28,882 11,50011,000 11,309 29,000 11,524 27,000 28,882 11,309 11,00010,500 27,000 25,000 10,50010,000 25,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 23,000 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 23,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012

22,000 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 22,000 21,444 13,500 TOTAL FLAT RUNNERS 2008-2012 20,000 21,444 20,295 13,50013,000 20,000 13,148 20,295 12,945 18,000 18,665 18,797 13,00012,500 13,148 12,945 18,000 18,665 18,797 17,358 12,50012,000 16,000 17,358 11,925 12,00011,500 16,000 11,925 11,524 14,000 11,50011,000 11,309 11,524 14,000 11,309 12,000 11,00010,500 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 12,000 10,500 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 22,000 TOTAL N.H. RUNNERS 2008-2012 14.5 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 22,000 21,444 14.514.0 20,000 14.1 21,444 20,295 13.5 14.0 13.6 20,000 14.1 20,295 18,797 13.513.0 18,000 18,665 13.6 12.8 13.012.5 12.6 18,000 18,665 18,797 17,358 12.0 12.8 16,000 12.5 12.6 17,358 12.011.5 16,000 11.5 14,000 11.511.0 11.5 14,000 11.010.5 12,000 10.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.5 12,000 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012

AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 15.0 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 15.0 14.0 14.4 14.5 AVERAGE No. OF RUNNERS PER RACE 2008-2012 15.0 13.0 15.0 13.4 14.0 14.0 14.4 14.5 14.1 12.9 13.0 12.0 13.0 12.5 13.4 12.1 14.013.5 12.0 11.9 14.1 13.6 11.0 12.9 13.0 12.0 12.5 13.513.0 12.0 12.1 10.0 11.9 10.6 13.6 11.0 12.5 12.8 13.0 12.6 9.0 10.0 10.6 12.512.0 12.8 8.0 12.6 9.0 12.011.5 7.0 11.5 8.0 11.0 6.0 11.5 7.0 11.5 5.0 11.010.5 6.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.510.0 5.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012

15.0 AVERAGE NO. OF FLAT & N.H. runners per race 2008-2012 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 15.0 14.0 14.4 15.0 70 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 15.0 13.0 13.4 14.0 14.4 12.9 13.0 70 12.0 60 13.0 12.5 13.4 12.1 12.0 11.9 11.0 12.9 13.0 12.0 12.5 60 12.0 12.1 50 5.9 10.0 11.9 10.6 11.0 4.6 9.0 50 5.9 10.0 10.6 40 3.0 2.4 13.14.6 13.0 2.9 8.0 9.0 40 13.1 13.0 11.3.09 11.2.45 7.0 30 11.2.93 8.0 32.6 33.7 6.0 FACTBOOK11.9 STATISTICS11.5 7.0 30 11.25.33 20 32.6 33.7 26.7 26.2 5.0 6.0 25.3 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 26.7 26.2 5.0 10 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Flat Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Flat FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 National Hunt National Hunt

FLAT70 RUNNERFLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS ANALYSIS 2008-2012 2008 - 2012 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE Balloted PER RACE 2008 - 2012 Balloted 70 60 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE Runners 60 Runners

60 Entries 60 Entries 50 5.9 50 4.6 4.4 5.7 50 5.9 50 5.7 40 4.613.1 13.0 3.0 2.4 40 4.4 3.1 3.1 2.9 12.9 12.5 12.5 2.2 40 13.1 13.0 3.11.09 2.11.45 40 12.9 12.5 12.3.10 12.11.3.159 10.12.60 30 32.6 33.7 2.11.93 30 32.0 32.7 32.7 2.2 11.9 11.5 12.0 11.9 12.10.06 30 32.6 33.7 26.7 11.25.33 26.2 30 32.0 32.7 26.9 32.26.7 24.26.29 20 20 26.7 25.3 26.2 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 20 10 10

10 10 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year N.H.2008 RUNNER2009 ANALYSIS2010 2008-20122011 2012 110 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 110 NH RACEFLA ANALYSIST RUNNER ANAL 2008YSIS (AVERAGE) - 2012 PER RACE 100 15.5 16.0 60 FLAT RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 100 Year Races Entries (Avg) 80 Runners 15.5 (Avg) Balloted (Avg) 21.4 16.0 60 20.2 200850 1,4345. 7 63,911 44.6 80 21,444 15.0 8.2 15,454 10.8 4.4 21.4 60 63.9 20.2 5.0 50 60.9 18.8.26 3.5 200940 4.4 1,4125.7 3.1 60,9433.1 43.2 20,295 14.4 16,077 11.3 12.9 12.5 12.5 18.5.08 2.2 60 63.9 17.4 2010 1,388 3.1 45,7213.1 32.9 40 18,665 13.460. 9 18.6 8,268 3.6.05 40 12.9 12.5 12.0 12.11.59 10.12.60 45.7 18.8 30 32.0 32.7 32.7 2.2 40.5 17.37.48 2011 1,446 12.0 40,50911.9 10.12.28.060 40 18,797 13.0 45.7 5,059 3.5 30 32.0 32.7 26.9 32.26.77 24.26.29 40.5 20 20 2012 1,432 37,793 Flat26.4 17,358 12.1 3,485 Flat37.2.48 26.9 26.7 24.26.29 20 20 National Hunt National Hunt 10 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 NH YRUNNERear 2008 ANALYSIS2009 2010 2011 2012Balloted NH YRUNNERear 2008 ANALYSIS2009 2010 2011 2012Balloted Thousands 0 2008Year - 2012N.H.2008 RUNNER2009 ANALYSIS2010 2008-20122011 2012Runners (AVERAGE)N.H. RUNNERPER RACE ANALYSIS 2008 (AVERAGE) - 2012 PER RACERunner 2008s - 2012 Entries Entries 110 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS 2008-2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 80 110 100 8070 15.5 10.8 16.0 11.3 100 7060 80 15.5 10.8 11.3 21.4 16.0 20.2 6050 15.0 14.4 6.0 80 8.2 21.4 5.0 60 63.9 20.2 50 15.0 14.4 13.6.04 3.5 60.9 8.18.26 3.5 40 44.6 43.2 2.4 5.18.08 13.0 60 63.9 13.4 3.5 12.1 60.9 18.6 3.17.54 4030 44.6 43.2 33.0 2.4 40 45.7 18.8 40.5 13.28.00 12.1 17.4 30 33.0 26.4 40 45.7 37.8 20 20 40.5 28.0 26.4 37.8 2010 20 2012 Thousands 0 Thousands10 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Thousands 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 RUNNERN.H. ANALYSIS RUNNER ANAL BYYSIS RACE (AVERAGE) TYPE PER RACE 2008 2008 - 2012 N.H. RUNNER ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) PER RACE 2008 - 2012 Flat80 Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) 80 70 WFA 214 6,322 29.5 1,967 9.2 144 0.7 10.8 11.3 70 60 H’cap 491 17,196 35.0 6,990 14.2 3,653 7.4 10.8 11.3 60 50 15.0M’dn 14.4 3156. 0 9,106 28.9 4,191 13.3 761 2.4

50 15.0 14.4 6.0 3.5 40 44.6Tot al 43.2 1,020 13.4 32,624 2.4 32 13,148 12.9 4,558 4.4 3.13.5 0 12.1 4030 44.6 43.2 13.33.40 2.4 13.0 28.0 12.26.14 30N.H.20 Type Races33. 0 Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) 28.0 26.4 20 10 Hurdle 811 40,988 50.5 12,876 15.9 11,584 14.3

Thousands10 0 Chase 405 13,430 33.2 5,207 12.9 2,332 5.8 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thousands 0 Bumper 218 9,493 43.5 3,361 15.4 1,538 7.1 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total 1,434 63,911 44.6 21,444 15 15,454 10.7

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RUNNER ANALYSIS BY RACE TYPE 2009

Flat Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) WFA 204 5,726 28.1 1,810 8.9 94 0.5 H’cap 509 18,959 37.2 7,127 14.0 4,973 9.8 M’dn 319 9,045 28.4 4,008 12.6 797 2.5 Total 1,032 33,730 32.7 12,945 12.5 5,864 5.7

N.H. Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) Hurdle 795 38,629 48.6 12,031 15.1 11,667 14.7 Chase 407 13,779 33.9 5,316 13.1 2,774 6.8 Bumper 218 8,535 39.2 2,984 13.7 1,639 7.5 Total 1,420 60,943 43.2 20,295 14.3 16,080 11.3

RUNNER ANALYSIS BY RACE TYPE 2010

Flat Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) WFA 195 4,918 25.2 1,649 8.5 32 0.2 H’cap 484 14,430 29.8 6,636 13.7 2,638 5.5 M’dn 314 7,390 23.5 3,640 11.6 393 1.3 Total 993 26,738 26.9 11,925 12.0 3,063 3.1

N.H. Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) Hurdle 770 28,650 37.2 11,059 14.4 6,342 8.2 Chase 414 10,789 26.1 4,886 11.8 1,197 2.9 Bumper 204 6,282 30.8 2,720 13.3 729 3.6 Total 1,388 45,721 33.9 18,665 13.4 8,268 6.0

RUNNER ANALYSIS BY RACE TYPE 2011

Flat Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) WFA 191 5,049 26.4 1,582 8.3 47 0.2 H’cap 465 13,118 28.2 6,189 13.3 2,424 5.2 M’dn 295 7,182 24.3 3,538 12.0 432 1.5 Total 951 25,349 26.7 11,309 11.9 2,903 3.1

N.H. Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) Hurdle 815 25,044 30.7 10,741 13.2 3,657 4.5 2012 Chase 428 10,176 23.8 4,216 9.9 986 2.3 Bumper 203 5,289 26.1 2,551 12.6 416 2.0 Total 1,446 40,509 28.0 18,797 13.0 5,059 3.5

RUNNER ANALYSIS BY RACE TYPE 2012

Flat Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) WFA 197 4,883 24.8 1,445 7.3 19 0.1 H’cap 555 13,975 25.2 6,582 11.9 2,028 3.7 M’dn 332 7,382 22.2 3,496 10.5 348 1.0 Total 1,084 26,240 24.2 11,524 10.6 2,395 2.2

N.H. Type Races Entries (Average) Runners (Average) Balloted (Average) Hurdle 809 23,028 28.5 10,353 12.8 2,555 3.2 Chase 420 9,493 22.6 4,590 10.9 699 1.7 Bumper 203 5,272 26.0 2,414 11.9 231 1.1 Total 1,432 37,793 26.4 17,358 12.1 3,485 2.4

48 FACTBOOK 2012 BALLOTING 2008 - 2012

25,000

20,000 FACTBOOK21,928 STATISTICS 20,012

15,000

11,356 10,000 BALLOTING 2012 7,962 5,000 5,880

0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

BALLOTINGBALL 2008OTING 2008 - 2012 - 2012 FLAT & N.H.N.H. BALLOTING BALLOTING 2008 - 20082012 - 2012

25,000 17,500 Flat 16,000 National Hunt 14,500 20,000 21,928 20,012 13,000 16,077 15,454 10,500 Balloted 15,000 9,000 Runners 7,500 11,356 Entries 10,000 6,000 8,268 7,962 4,500 5,851 5,000 5,880 3,000 5,059 1,500 4,558 3,485 3,038 2,395 2,903 0 0 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS PER RACE CATEGORY 2008 - 2012

N.H. BALLOTING 2008 - 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 17,500Flat WFA 144 94 32 47 19 16,000 14,500Flat H’Cap 3,653 4,961 2,663 2424 2,028

13,000 16,077

Flat M’dn 15,454 761 796 393 432 348 10,500 Hurdle9,000 WFA 152 111 13 4 3 H’cap7,500 Hurdle 3,715 4,776 3,186 1,903 1,562 6,000 8,268 M’dn4,500 Hurdle 7,717 6,777 3,143 1,750 990 5,851 3,000 5,059

S’chase WFA 4,558 26 6 0 0 1 1,500 3,485 3,038 2,395 H’cap0 S’chase 4432,903 794 464 438 298 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Beginners S’chase 1,739 1,863 682 506 370 Hunters S’chase 124 111 51 42 30 INH Flat Race 1,538 1,639 729 416 231 Total 20,012 21,928 11,356 7,962 5,880 2012

AVERAGE NUMBER OF BALLOTS PER RACE CATEGORY 2008 - 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Flat WFA 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.1 Flat H’cap 18.3 22.7 5.5 5.2 3.7 Flat M’dn 3.8 3.6 1.3 1.5 1.0 Hurdle WFA 0.8 0.5 0.1 0.02 0.0 H’cap Hurdle 18.6 21.8 10.9 6.0 4.9 M’dn Hurdle 38.6 30.9 10.5 5.5 3.1 S’chase WFA 0.1 0 0 0 0.0 H’cap S’chase 2.2 3.6 3 2.8 1.9 Beginners S’chase 8.7 8.5 5.3 3.7 2.7 Hunters Steeplechase 0.6 0.5 2.3 1.7 1.3 INH Flat Race 7.7 7.5 3.6 2.0 1.1

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% OF ENTERED HORSES BALLOTED OUT BY RACE CATEGORY 2008 - 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Flat WFA 2.3 1.6 0.7 0.9 0.4 Flat H’cap 21.2 26.2 18.5 18.5 14.5 Flat M’dn 8.4 8.8 5.3 6 4.7 Hurdle WFA 3.2 2.7 0.4 0.1 0.1 H’cap Hurdle 24.0 29.5 25.5 16.9 14.8 M’dn Hurdle 37.3 36.9 24.4 16.1 10.4 S’chase WFA 1.3 0.3 0 0 0.1 H’cap S’chase 9.8 15.9 11.1 10.5 7.6 Beginners S’chase 28.2 30.1 15.7 12.9 10.5 Hunters Steeplechase 17.7 16.6 8.6 7.4 5.6 INH Flat Race 16.2 19.2 11.6 7.9 4.4

50 FACTBOOK 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS

PRIZE MONEY 2012

Prize money VALUES 2008-2012

Flat N.H. Total Year €’000 €’000 €’000 % +/- 2008 31,723 28,678 60,401 1.3% 2009 28,315 24,573 52,888 -14.2% 2010 22,835 23,178 46,013 -13.0% 2011 21,263 23,133 44,396 -3.5% 2012 21,982 22,889 44,871 1.1%

Note: These figures exclude Point to Point Prize money

Source of Prize Money 2011

Owners 25% Commercial NI Funding

63.3% EBF HRI 6.3%

0.9% 4.5%

SourSOURCEce of Prize MoneyOF P 2011rize money 2011 SourSOURCEce of Prize Money OF 2012Prize money 2012 Source of Prize Money 2011 Source of Prize Money 2011

Owners Owners Owners 25% Commercial 24.4% 25% Commercial 25% Commercial NI Funding 2012 NI Funding NI Funding 63.3% EBF 62.5% EBF EBF 63.3% HRI 63.3% 8.2% 6.3% HRI HRI 6.3% 6.3%

0.9% 0.9% 4.5%0.9% 4% 0.9% 4.5% 4.5%

Source of Prize Money 2012 SourSOURCESce of Prize Money OF P2012rize money 2008 - 2012 Source of Prize Money 2012

Owners Commercial NI Funding EBF HRI Total Year €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 24.4% Owners 2008 17,22424.4% 6,824Owners 456 1,888 24.4% 34,009 Owners60,401 Commercial Commercial Commercial 2009 14,664 5,603NI Funding 376 1,969 30,277 52,889 62.5% NI Funding NI Funding 2010 62.5% 12,321 3,024EBF 399 62.5%1,942 28,327 46,013 8.2% EBF EBF 8.2% HRI 8.2% 2011 11,132 2,813HRI 403 1,995 28,054 HRI44,396

2012 10,957 0.9% 3,665 414 1,786 28,049 44,871 4% 0.9% 0.9% 4% 4% FACTBOOK 2012 51 FACTBOOK STATISTICS

Prize money CONTRIBUTIONS (E) BY RACECOURSE 2012 Venue Meetings Races Owners Sponsors N.I. EBF HRI Prize money E E Funding E E E E BALLINROBE 9 65 125,415 21,300 0 15,500 424,785 587,000 BELLEWSTOWN 5 36 79,984 15,500 0 9,500 252,516 357,500 CLONMEL 12 86 170,817 19,400 0 31,000 633,983 855,200 CORK 18 128 417,380 50,650 0 105,000 1,385,020 1,958,050 CURRAGH 19 142 3,248,183 577,000 0 281,500 3,642,117 7,748,800 DOWN ROYAL 12 84 224,374 21,000 292,942 55,500 591,184 1,185,000 DOWNPATRICK 9 62 95,033 5,500 121,147 17,500 275,820 515,000 DUNDALK 40 309 536,761 1,084,796 0 156,500 1,395,493 3,173,550 FAIRYHOUSE 20 139 695,154 162,900 0 65,500 1,904,146 2,827,700 GALWAY 12 87 459,811 407,500 0 74,500 1,173,689 2,115,500 GOWRAN PARK 16 115 340,890 32,950 0 97,500 1,190,260 1,661,600 KILBEGGAN 8 56 118,696 30,750 0 12,500 414,804 576,750

2012 KILLARNEY 11 80 196,741 36,000 0 37,500 693,859 964,100 LAYTOWN 1 6 8,767 2,000 0 0 38,233 49,000 LEOPARDSTOWN 23 163 1,360,787 425,500 0 157,000 3,698,813 5,642,100 LIMERICK 18 130 334,294 51,450 0 49,000 1,249,831 1,684,575 LISTOWEL 9 66 273,554 192,500 0 32,000 707,346 1,205,400 NAAS 15 108 354,628 62,000 0 192,500 1,414,522 2,023,650 NAVAN 16 114 338,690 18,000 0 154,000 1,382,010 1,892,700 PUNCHESTOWN 18 121 711,495 283,750 0 45,000 2,270,180 3,310,425 ROSCOMMON 9 67 146,216 19,200 0 54,500 487,384 707,300 SLIGO 7 50 87,110 17,650 0 34,000 347,140 485,900 THURLES 11 77 155,437 38,100 0 51,000 643,168 887,705 TIPPERARY 10 68 190,704 53,250 0 38,500 769,922 1,052,375 WATERFORD & TRAMORE 11 77 128,627 22,500 0 7,500 530,748 689,375 WEXFORD 11 80 157,925 13,800 0 11,500 532,175 715,400 TOTAL 350 2,516 10,957,472 3,664,946 414,089 1,786,000 28,049,148 44,871,655

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Prize money CONTRIBUTIONS (%) BY RACECOURSE 2012 Venue Meetings Races Owners Sponsors N.I. EBF HRI Prize money E E Funding E E E E BALLINROBE 9 65 21.4% 3.6% 0.0% 2.6% 72.4% 587,000 BELLEWSTOWN 5 36 22.4% 4.3% 0.0% 2.7% 70.6% 357,500 CLONMEL 12 86 20.0% 2.3% 0.0% 3.6% 74.1% 855,200 CORK 18 128 21.3% 2.6% 0.0% 5.4% 70.7% 1,958,050 CURRAGH 19 142 41.9% 7.4% 0.0% 3.6% 47.0% 7,748,800 DOWN ROYAL 12 84 18.9% 1.8% 24.7% 4.7% 49.9% 1,185,000 DOWNPATRICK 9 62 18.5% 1.1% 23.5% 3.4% 53.6% 515,000 DUNDALK 40 309 16.9% 34.2% 0.0% 4.9% 44.0% 3,173,550 FAIRYHOUSE 20 139 24.6% 5.8% 0.0% 2.3% 67.3% 2,827,700 GALWAY 12 87 21.7% 19.3% 0.0% 3.5% 55.5% 2,115,500 GOWRAN PARK 16 115 20.5% 2.0% 0.0% 5.9% 71.6% 1,661,600 KILBEGGAN 8 56 20.6% 5.3% 0.0% 2.2% 71.9% 576,750 KILLARNEY 11 80 20.4% 3.7% 0.0% 3.9% 72.0% 964,100 LAYTOWN 1 6 17.9% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 78.0% 49,000 LEOPARDSTOWN 23 163 24.1% 7.5% 0.0% 2.8% 65.6% 5,642,100 LIMERICK 18 130 19.8% 3.1% 0.0% 2.9% 74.2% 1,684,575 LISTOWEL 9 66 22.7% 16.0% 0.0% 2.7% 58.7% 1,205,400 NAAS 15 108 17.5% 3.1% 0.0% 9.5% 69.9% 2,023,650 NAVAN 16 114 17.9% 1.0% 0.0% 8.1% 73.0% 1,892,700 PUNCHESTOWN 18 121 21.5% 8.6% 0.0% 1.4% 68.6% 3,310,425 ROSCOMMON 9 67 20.7% 2.7% 0.0% 7.7% 68.9% 707,300 SLIGO 7 50 17.9% 3.6% 0.0% 7.0% 71.4% 485,900 THURLES 11 77 17.5% 4.3% 0.0% 5.7% 72.5% 887,705 TIPPERARY 10 68 18.1% 5.1% 0.0% 3.7% 73.2% 1,052,375 TRAMORE 11 77 18.7% 3.3% 0.0% 1.1% 77.0% 689,375 WEXFORD 11 80 22.1% 1.9% 0.0% 1.6% 74.4% 715,400 TOTAL 350 2,516 24.4% 8.2% 0.9% 4.0% 62.5% 44,871,655

PRIZE MONEY WON BY FOREIGN TRAINED HORSES % OF PRIZE MONEY WON BY IN IRELAND 2008 - 2012 FOREIGN TRAINED HORSES 2012 Year Runs wins win (e) Place (e) Total % +/- Won % of Total Irish Prize money Prize money Prize money 2008 237 30 3,957,160 1,678,385 5,824,045 12.1% 2008 5,824,045 9.6% 2009 177 32 3,969,490 1,324,390 5,293,880 -9.70% 2009 5,292,852 10% 2010 228 30 1,777,250 945,390 2,722,640 -48.60% 2010 2,722,640 5.9% 2011 255 36 1,505,125 813,710 2,318,835 -14.8% 2011 2,318,835 5.2% 2012 185 21 1,774,175 733,540 2,507,715 7.5% 2012 2,507,715 5.6%

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PRIZE MONEY WON IN UK BY IRISH TRAINED HORSES Runs Wins Win Place Total Prize money (£) Prize money (£) 2008 1,477 135 5,459,064 2,209,296 7,668,360 2009 1,935 226 5,389,541 2,730,525 8,120,066 2010 1,265 131 3,071,938 2,803,864 5,875,803 2011 1,309 173 3,486,212 2,813,997 6,300,209 2012 1,043 121 4,562,360 2,381,386 6,943,746

PRIZE MONEY WON ABROAD BY IRISH TRAINED HORSES (EXCLUDING UK) Runs Wins Win Place Total Prize money (£) Prize money (£) 2008 150 12 1,184,960 2,661,020 3,845,980 2009 115 7 2,883,243 1,126,946 4,010,189 2010 77 5 1,315,048 524,499 1,839,547 2011 119 10 3,192,551 2,506,224 5,698,775 2012 139 10 2,757,967 2,813,056 5,571,023 2012

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) 900 -500 -200 -300 2,000 1,400 1,500 1,950 4,000 2,700 6,600 -3,250 -3,200 -2,250 -9,200 -2,500 -4,000 -6,000 -4,100 -7,500 -50,700 -30,800 -11,000 -21,500 -15,000 1,002,596 2012/2011 Variance ( E Variance Sponsorship

HRI 38,233 252,516 633,983 424,785 591,184 414,805 693,859 707,346 275,820 530,748 532,175 487,384 347,140 643,168 769,922 3,698,813 1,385,020 3,642,117 1,904,146 1,173,689 1,190,260 1,249,831 1,395,493 1,414,522 1,382,010 2,270,180 0 EBF 9,500 7,500 31,000 15,500 55,500 74,500 12,500 37,500 49,000 32,000 17,500 65,500 97,500 11,500 45,000 54,500 34,000 51,000 38,500 157,000 105,000 281,500 156,500 192,500 154,000

2,000 5,500 19,400 21,300 15,500 50,650 21,000 30,750 36,000 51,450 32,950 62,000 13,800 18,000 19,200 17,650 38,100 53,250 22,500 425,500 577,000 407,500 192,500 162,900 283,750 Sponsor 1,084,796 % 9.7% 22.1% 38.3% 50.3% 42.3% 58.5% 75.0% 23.8% 85.1% 41.1% 80.0% 66.7% 77.3% 75.4% 34.8% 37.0% 22.5% 67.0% 28.1% 28.9% 50.7% 48.0% 39.0% 47.1% 31.2% 46.3% 6 4 19 49 82 55 38 27 20 74 23 64 51 40 40 18 39 33 34 24 30 32 24 56 107 207 Total Sponsored Sponsored 0 2 1 5 0 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 8 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 17 56 1,196 47.5% 3,664,946 1,786,000 28,049,148 851,646 EBF&Com. Sponsored 7 9 5 4 4 6 4 0 5 5 8 7 3 3 16 30 12 11 21 17 19 34 11 25 14 10 EBF Sponsored 2012 7 1 4 6 12 31 51 41 33 23 60 19 53 45 69 22 18 13 27 20 16 19 23 21 51 165 850 290 Commercially 6 86 65 36 62 56 66 84 87 80 80 67 50 77 68 77 128 163 130 142 115 108 309 139 114 121 Races Sponsored 9 5 9 8 1 9 9 7 12 18 23 18 19 12 12 16 11 15 40 20 16 11 18 11 10 11 350 2,516 Meetings Meetings AL Y Y AN AL V T Y TOWN O CLONMEL CORK LEOPARDSTOWN LIMERICK PERCENTAGE OF SPONSORED RACES BY RACECOURSE 2012 RACECOURSE BY RACES OF SPONSORED PERCENTAGE Venue BALLINROBE BELLEWSTOWN C U RRAGH RO DOWN DOWNPATRICK GALWA PARK GOWRAN KILBEGGAN KILLARNE Y LA LISTOWEL NAAS D U NDALK Y HO U SE FAIR NA WE X FORD T P U NCHESTOWN ROSCOMMON SLIGO TH U RLES TIPPERAR Y TRAMORE

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RACE SPONSORSHIP 2012 BY INDUSTRY SECTOR

Sector 2012 Value % Agricultural 7,000 0.2% Animal Feed Companies 68,000 1.9% Bloodstock Sales & Admin 101,000 2.8% Bookmakers/Betting Exchanges 542,750 14.8% Breweries/Publicans 375,500 10.2% Construction Industry 27,750 0.8% Financial Institutions 62,000 1.7% Food/Dairy Industry 44,800 1.2% High Tech Manuf 4,250 0.1% Hotels 59,500 1.6% Individuals 83,000 2.3% Insurance Companies 30,000 0.8% Manufacturing Industry 5,500 0.2% Media* 737,496 20.1% Motor/Petroleum 88,500 2.4% Other 120,750 3.3% Professionals 62,750 1.7% Racecourses & Their Supporters 506,550 13.8% Restaurants 8,500 0.2% Retail 33,750 0.9% Stud Farms 508,750 13.9% Transport/Travel Industry 175,850 4.8% Utilities 11,000 0.3% TOTAL 3,664,946

*Media figure contains SIS Sponsorship

2012

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TRAINERS, RIDERS & STAFF 2012

number of trainers/restricted STABLE STAFF EMPLOYEE licence holders 2008 - 2012 NUMBERS 2008-2012 Public Restricted Trainers Licence Holders Full-Time Part-Time Total 2008 440 335 2008 1,784 1,751 3,535 2009 425 349 2009 1,729 1,764 3,493 2010 414 324 2010 1,651 1,720 3,371 2011 406 301 2011 1,548 1,687 3,235 2012 394 310 2012 1,579 1,680 3,259 number of RIDER licence holders 2008 - 2012

Flat Jockeys* N.H. Jockeys* Apprentices* Qualified Riders** 2008 65 136 60 609 2009 64 137 55 554 2010 62 121 53 539 2011 56 122 55 510 2012 53 109 54 471

(*Figure used to be calculated May each year – for this year calculated at end of June – Q.R. licence year now 1st July – 30th June) **Note Qualified Riders Licensing year from 1st September 2012 to 31st August 2013 2012

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LEADING HORSES 2012

LEADING IRISH FLAT HORSES BY LEADING IRISH N.H. HORSES BY PRIZE MONEY PRIZE MONEY WON IN IRELAND 2012 WON IN IRELAND 2011/2012

Horse Wins Runs Places Prize Horse Wins Runs Places Prize Money Money (€) (€) Camelot (GB) 1 1 0 737,500 Blazing Tempo (IRE) 4 6 2 193,050 Snow Fairy (IRE) 1 1 0 442,500 Lion Na Bearnai (IRE) 3 6 0 177,400 Famous Name (GB) 7 8 1 309,650 Hurricane Fly (IRE) 2 2 0 170,200 Born To Sea (IRE) 0 4 2 300,500 Sizing Europe (IRE) 3 4 1 168,340 Light Heavy (IRE) 3 7 2 262,250 Flemenstar (IRE) 5 6 1 158,790 Great Heavens (GB) 1 1 0 236,000 Moon Dice (IRE) 1 2 0 158,600 Dawn Approach (IRE) 4 4 0 180,350 Voler La Vedette (IRE) 3 5 2 143,950 Sky Lantern (IRE) 2 2 0 177,300 Quel Esprit (FR) 3 4 1 139,610 Power (GB) 1 1 0 177,000 Last Instalment (IRE) 4 4 0 137,300 Samitar (GB) 1 1 0 177,000 Lucky William (IRE) 4 7 3 130,300

LEADING IRISH FLAT HORSES BY LEADING IRISH N.H. HORSES BY NUMBER NUMBER OF WINS IN IRELAND 2012 OF WINS IN IRELAND 2011/2012

Horse Wins Runs Places Prize Horse Wins Runs Places Prize Money Money (€) (€) Famous Name (GB) 7 8 1 309,650 Flemenstar (IRE) 5 6 1 158,790 Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 5 11 4 101,875 Alderwood (IRE) 5 9 1 112,230 Midnight Soprano (IRE) 5 6 1 123,695 Original Option (IRE) 5 9 0 51,710 Dawn Approach (IRE) 4 4 0 180,350 Slieveardagh (IRE) 4 9 4 59,575 Tannery (IRE) 4 6 1 113,960 Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 4 10 4 63,720

2012 Ursa Major (IRE) 4 5 1 100,750 Hans Crescent (FR) 4 18 4 53,435 Chrysanthemum (IRE) 3 7 1 111,600 Luke’s Benefit (IRE) 4 13 4 32,150 Lady Wingshot (IRE) 3 8 1 113,650 Saint Gervais (IRE) 4 9 3 35,175 Light Heavy (IRE) 3 7 2 262,250 Lucky William (IRE) 4 7 3 130,300 Sharestan (IRE) 3 5 2 109,270 Blazing Tempo (IRE) 4 6 2 193,050

OPPOSITE PAGE: 1. Camelot 6. Great Heavens 11. Blazing Tempo 16. Moon Dice 2. Snow Fairy 7. Dawn Approach 12. Lion Na Bearnai 17. Voler La Vedette 3. Famous Name 8. Sky Lantern 13. Hurricane Fly 18. Quel Esprit 4. Born To Sea 9. Power 14. Sizing Europe 19. Last Instalment 5. Light Heavy 10. Samitar 15. Flemenstar 20. Lucky William

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EXPORTS 2012

2012 EXPORTS OF IRISH FOALED HORSES

Country Foals Yearlings 2yo 3yo 4yo 5yo 5yo + Total Argentina 6 1 2 9 Australia 3 2 1 1 7 Bahrain 1 1 2 Belgium 1 1 2 Cyprus 2 2 1 5 2 9 2 2 15 Denmark 1 4 5 France 352 87 74 19 6 2 8 548 Germany 46 9 6 2 1 1 65 Great Britain 7 913 1,283 309 510 372 410 3,804 Greece 8 5 2 15 Hong Kong 6 7 2 15 India 1 1 3 2 7 Italy 55 33 40 2 1 1 2 134 Japan 7 3 1 1 1 13 Kazakhstan 3 3 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1 1 2 4 Macau 1 2 1 4 Malaysia 4 2 6 New Zealand 2 2 Norway 2 2 3 1 8 Pakistan 1 1 Poland 17 4 1 1 23 Qatar 1 1 Serbia 2 2 Singapore 3 2 5

2012 Slovakia 3 4 7 South Africa 3 2 3 1 9 Spain 9 7 2 18 Sweden 5 6 9 1 2 23 Switzerland 4 7 1 12 Turkey 2 1 3 United Arab Emirates 15 2 17 USA 6 14 6 11 4 1 1 43 Grand Total 488 1,141 1,476 376 536 389 431 4,837

60 FACTBOOK 2012 IRISH FOALED EXPORTED HORSES SOLD THROUGH AUCTION 2012

Foal Yearling 2yo 3yo 4yO 5yo 5yo + Total Country Colt Filly Gelding Colt Filly Gelding Colt Filly Gelding Colt Filly Gelding Filly Gelding Filly Gelding Filly Gelding Argentina 6 1 2 9 Australia 1 1 2 Austria 1 1 Bahrain 1 1 2 Belgium 1 1 1 3 Cyprus 2 1 1 1 1 6 Czech Republic 3 5 14 17 1 40 Denmark 1 1 5 1 1 9 France 21 26 119 141 1 19 23 4 2 7 1 3 1 4 372 Gabon 1 1 Germany 3 3 10 15 2 6 1 1 1 1 43 Great Britain 50 32 1 666 551 214 65 117 76 7 37 237 25 171 12 103 13 91 2,468 Greece 1 4 4 1 1 2 1 14 Hong Kong 2 3 1 3 1 10 Hungary 1 1 India 1 3 2 6 Italy 1 1 135 122 1 24 14 1 1 1 301 Japan 7 4 1 1 1 14 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1 1 2 Macau 1 1 2 Malaysia 1 1 1 3 New Zealand 1 1 Norway 2 4 1 3 10 Poland 19 17 3 1 1 41 Qatar 1 1

Russia 1 1 FACTBOOK STATISTICS Serbia 2 2 Singapore 2 1 2 5 Slovakia 8 5 13 South Africa 4 4 Spain 2 4 7 7 3 23 FACTBOOK 2012 Sweden 8 2 1 7 1 1 1 21 Switzerland 14 4 3 1 22 Turkey 1 1 2 United Arab Emirates 2 1 2 5 USA 1 2 6 14 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 34 Grand Total 85 75 1 1,030 923 223 140 177 89 14 52 243 37 175 14 103 25 91 3,497

61 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 8,820 7,100 3,500 20,808 57,600 11,970 36,540 32,886 82,600 23,840 39,500 16,000 42,648 52,000 36,220 32,000 398,534 308,500 408,811 744,854 473,000 266,899 315,870 295,745 125,895 720,940 166,799 403,582 234,263 274,050 549,464 otal 4,626,858 2,513,525 4,043,411 1,422,968 T 26,630,978 128,909,527

1,342,054 Gelding

+ 5 yo 7,308 6,500 7,560 Filly 18,500 13,535 48,123 30,000 17,400 182,700

3,232,729

5 yo 800 Filly Gelding 162,538 352,800

5,670 25,000 110,799 6,230,722 Gelding O

4 y 5,000 2,268 Filly 20,000 46,284 113,400 102,360 399,413 152,400

2,520 2,999 13,500 32,500 6,011,035 Gelding

1,260 1,260 1,008 Filly 17,640 60,000 10,000 12,180 126,000 445,801 688,400 3 yo

8,820 4,410 3,500 Colt 11,970 22,200 115,000 216,110

5,000 12,500 16,600 40,600 12,000 77,099 427,440 2,679,830

9,450 1,300 3,500 Filly Gelding 21,000 13,096 51,413 32,886 40,000 87,460 21,190 77,112 21,600 11,340 2 yo 3,938,602 1,235,368

8,000 6,200 8,000 Colt 35,999 28,500 35,950 17,200 94,500 38,000 28,000 12,000 19,572 154,258 138,069 210,097 4,516,067 1,023,500

80,000 17,399 33,000 18,000 15,000 116,000 8,702,064

800 3,000 4,263 3,500 Filly Gelding 32,000 35,000 52,099 90,000 18,500 52,000 22,000 373,080 473,000 114,840 766,920 493,807 106,000 135,435 491,000 2,246,781 1,730,308 31,126,691 13,289,019 Y earling

2012 5,000 Colt 11,970 36,540 42,000 16,000 24,500 23,199 91,350 349,439 228,000 197,393 214,488 214,800 164,300 105,792 658,050 205,730 230,000 1,176,039 1,552,105 1,936,794 8,148,932 54,406,081

16,000 Gelding

9,744 5,000 Filly 13,500 57,500 38,753 oal 522,581 109,336 792,280 F 2,685,987

4,000 Colt 50,000 12,000 48,540 21,000 25,578 38,500 20,164 784,080 2,749,680 3,753,542 4,234,681 16,000 70,038,502 51,660,043 8,981,463 6,373,912 5,565,317 3,271,069 382,010 1,363,549 6,062,554 841,125 6,372,191 516,138 3,232,729 331,626 1,342,054 174,338,505 Total Grand U SA Emirates Arab U nited Turkey Switzerland Sweden Spain South Africa Slovakia Singapore Serbia Russia Qatar Poland Norway New Zealand New Malaysia Macau Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kazakhstan Japan Italy India Hungary Hong Kong Greece Britain Great Germany Gabon France Denmark Czech Republic Cyprus Belgium Bahrain Austria Australia VALUE OF IRISH FOALED EXPORTED HORSES SOLD THROUGH AUCTION 2012 ( E ) 2012 THROUGH AUCTION HORSES SOLD EXPORTED OF IRISH FOALED VALUE Country Argentina

62 FACTBOOK 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS 8,820 7,100 3,500 20,808 57,600 11,970 36,540 32,886 82,600 23,840 39,500 16,000 42,648 52,000 36,220 32,000 398,534 308,500 408,811 744,854 473,000 266,899 315,870 295,745 125,895 720,940 166,799 403,582 234,263 274,050 549,464 otal 4,626,858 2,513,525 4,043,411 1,422,968 T 26,630,978 CLASSIFICATIONS 2012 128,909,527

1,342,054 Gelding

+ 5 yo 7,308 6,500 7,560 Filly 18,500 13,535 48,123 30,000 17,400 182,700

Highest Rated Irish Trained Horses 2008 - 2012

3,232,729 Year Male Rating Female Rating

5 yo 2008 New Approach (IRE) 130 (IRE) 119 800 Filly Gelding 162,538 352,800 2009 Sea The Stars (IRE) 136 Chinese White (IRE) & Profound Beauty (IRE) 113

2010 Cape Blanco (IRE) & Rip Van Winkle (IRE) 126 Lillie Langtry (IRE) 117 5,670 25,000

110,799 2011 So You Think (NZ) 126 Misty For Me (IRE) 120 6,230,722 Gelding O

2012 Excelebration (IRE) 130 Snow Fairy (GB) 124 4 y 5,000 2,268 Filly 20,000 46,284 113,400 102,360 399,413 152,400

Highest Rated Irish Trained Two Year Olds 2008 - 2012 2,520 2,999 13,500 32,500 6,011,035 Gelding Year Male Rating Female Rating

2008 (IRE) 122 Again (IRE), Shimah (USA), Heart Shaped (USA) 110 1,260 1,260 1,008 Filly 17,640 60,000 10,000 12,180 126,000 445,801 688,400 3 yo 2009 St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) 124 (IRE) 110

2010 Pathfork (USA) 120 Misty For Me (IRE) 113 8,820 4,410 3,500 Colt 11,970 22,200 115,000 216,110 2011 Camelot (GB) 119 Maybe (IRE) 116 2012 Dawn Approach (IRE) 124 Sky Lantern (IRE) & Viztoria (IRE) 111

5,000 12,500 16,600 40,600 12,000 77,099 427,440 2,679,830

Irish Classifications - Three Year Olds by Distance 2008 - 2012 Sprint (5f - 6f) 9,450 1,300 3,500 Filly Gelding 21,000 13,096 51,413 32,886 40,000 87,460 21,190 77,112 21,600 11,340 2 yo 3,938,602 1,235,368 Year Male Rating Female Rating

2006 Dandy Man (IRE) 115 Beauty Bright (USA) 106 8,000 6,200 8,000 Colt 35,999 28,500 35,950 17,200 94,500 38,000 28,000 12,000 19,572 154,258 138,069 210,097 4,516,067 1,023,500 2007 U.S Ranger (USA) 114 Evening Time (IRE) 107

2008 Rock Of Rochelle (USA) 108 Age Of Chivalry (IRE) 106 80,000 17,399 33,000 18,000 15,000

116,000 2009 Rayeni (IRE) 109 Maoineach (USA) 105 8,702,064

2010 Starspangledbanner (AUS) 121 Bewitched (IRE) 111 800 3,000 4,263 3,500 Filly Gelding 32,000 35,000 52,099 90,000 18,500 52,000 22,000 373,080 473,000 114,840 766,920 493,807 106,000 135,435 491,000 2,246,781 1,730,308 31,126,691 13,289,019 Y earling

Irish Classifications - Three Year Olds by Distance 2008 - 2012 Mile (7f - 9f) 2012 5,000 Colt 11,970 36,540 42,000 16,000 24,500 23,199 91,350 349,439 228,000 197,393 214,488 214,800 164,300 105,792 658,050 205,730 230,000 1,176,039 1,552,105 1,936,794 8,148,932 Year Male Rating Female Rating 54,406,081

2008 Henrythenavigator (USA) 125 Lush Lashes (IRE) 119

16,000 2009 Rayeni (IRE) 109 Maoineach (USA) 105

Gelding 2010 Canford Cliffs (IRE) 122 Lillie Langtry (IRE) 117

2011 Zoffany (IRE) 118 Together (IRE) 118 9,744 5,000 Filly 13,500 57,500 38,753 oal 522,581 109,336 792,280 F 2,685,987 2012 Camelot (GB) 119 Homecoming Queen (IRE) 116

4,000 Colt 50,000 12,000 48,540 21,000 25,578 38,500 20,164 784,080 2,749,680 3,753,542 4,234,681 16,000 70,038,502 51,660,043 8,981,463 6,373,912 5,565,317 3,271,069 382,010 1,363,549 6,062,554 Irish 841,125 6,372,191 Classifications 516,138 3,232,729 331,626 1,342,054 174,338,505 - Three Year Olds by Distance 2008 - 2012 Intermediate (9.5f - 10.5f)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 New Approach (130) 130 Lush Lashes (IRE) 117 2009 Sea The Stars (IRE) 136 Roman Empress (IRE) 109 2010 Cape Blanco (IRE) 126 Akdarena (GB) 112 2011 Treasure Beach (GB) 116 Misty For Me (IRE) 120 Total Grand U SA Emirates Arab U nited Turkey Switzerland Sweden Spain South Africa Slovakia Singapore Serbia Russia Qatar Poland Norway New Zealand New Malaysia Macau Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kazakhstan Japan Italy India Hungary Hong Kong Greece Britain Great Germany Gabon France Denmark Czech Republic Cyprus Belgium Bahrain Austria Australia VALUE OF IRISH FOALED EXPORTED HORSES SOLD THROUGH AUCTION 2012 ( E ) 2012 THROUGH AUCTION HORSES SOLD EXPORTED OF IRISH FOALED VALUE Country Argentina 2012 Speaking Of Which (IRE) 115 Up (IRE) 112

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Irish Classifications - Three Year Olds by Distance 2008 - 2012 Long (11f - 13f)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 New Approach (IRE) 124 Lush Lashes (IRE) 117 2009 Sea The Stars (IRE) 136 (GB) 120 2010 Cape Blanco (IRE) 119 Snow Fairy (IRE) 116 2011 Treasure Beach (GB) 120 Misty For Me (IRE) 116 2012 Camelot (GB) 124 Great Heavens (GB) & Princess Highway (USA) 117

Irish Classifications - Three Year Olds by Distance 2008 - 2012 Extended (14f+)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 Unsung Heroine (IRE) 114 Unsung Heroine (IRE) 114 2009 Changingoftheguard (IRE) 112 Aliyfa (IRE) 104 2010 Midas Touch (GB) 117 What A Charm (IRE) 105 2011 Saddler’s Rock (IRE) 115 Kalabaya (IRE) 102 2012 Camelot (GB) 118 Voleuse De Coeurs (IRE) 109

Irish Classifications - Four Year Olds and Up by Distance ‘08 -’12 Sprint (5-6f)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 US Ranger (USA) 116 Aleagueoftheirown (IRE) 104 2009 Utmost Respect (GB) 115 Lesson In Humility (IRE) 105 2010 Starspangledbanner (AUS) 121 Gilt Edge Girl (GB) 105 2011 Deacon Blues (GB) 120 Invincible Ash (IRE) 111 2012 Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) & Sole Power (GB) 115 Invincible Ash (IRE) 109

Irish Classifications - Four Year Olds and Up by Distance ‘08 -’12 Mile (7 - 9f)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 Haradasun (AUS) 120 (IRE) 115 2009 Famous Name (GB) 117 Chinese White (IRE) 111 2010 Rip Van Winkle (IRE) 125 Spacious (GB) 114 2011 Cityscape (GB) 117 Emulous (GB) 116 2012 Excelebration (IRE) 130 Chachamaidee (IRE) 113

2012 Irish Classifications - Four Year Olds and Up by Distance ‘08 -’12 Intermediate (9.5 - 10.5f)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) 127 Finsceal Beo (IRE), Promising Lead (GB) 117 2009 (IRE) 121 Chinese White (IRE) 113 2010 Rip Van Winkle (IRE) 126 Chinese White (IRE) 115 2011 So You Think (NZ) 126 Snow Fairy (IRE) 122 2012 Nathaniel (IRE) & So You Think (NZ) 126 Snow Fairy (GB) 124

Irish Classifications - Four Year Olds and Up by Distance ‘08 -’12 Long (11 - 13F)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) 126 Profound Beauty (IRE) 105 2009 Frozen Fire (GER) 112 Profound Beauty (IRE) 113 2010 Fame And Glory (GB) 124 Profound Beauty (IRE) 109 2011 St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) 124 Sense Of Purpose (IRE) 105 2012 St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) 124 Sapphire (IRE) 116

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Irish Classifications - Four Year Olds and Up by Distance ‘08 -’12 Extended (14f+)

Year Male Rating Female Rating 2008 (IRE). Yeats (IRE) 122 Hasanka (IRE), Profound Beauty (IRE) 108 2009 Yeats (IRE) 122 Clowance (GB) 114 2010 Sans Frontieres (IRE) 120 Profound Beauty (IRE) 114 2011 Fame And Glory (GB) 121 Fictional Account (IRE) 103 2012 Fame And Glory (GB) 115 Midnight Soprano (IRE) 106 & Saddler’s Rock (IRE)

IRISH HURDLE CLASSIFICATION

Season 2 Miles Rating 2.5 Miles + Rating 07/’08 Sizing Europe (IRE) 167 Al Eile (IRE) 165 08/’09 (FR) 165 (IRE) 164 09/’10 Hurricane Fly (IRE) 166 War Of Attrition (IRE) 158 10/’11 Hurricane Fly (IRE) 173 Thousand Stars (FR) 164 11/”12 Hurricane Fly (IRE) 170 Thousand Stars (FR) 164

IRISH NOVICE HURDLE CLASSIFICATION

Season 2 Miles Rating 2.5 Miles + Rating 07/’08 Jered (IRE) 155 Cooldine (IRE) 151 08/’09 Hurricane Fly (IRE) 157 Mikael d’Haguenet (FR) 156 09/’10 Luska Lad (IRE) 150 Berties Dream (IRE) 150 10/’11 Oscars Well (IRE) 147 First Lieutenant (IRE) 146 11/”12 Trifolium (FR) 147 Boston Bob (IRE) 151

IRISH STEEPLECHASE CLASSIFICATION

Season 2 Miles Rating 2.5 Miles Rating 3 Miles Rating 07/’08 Schindler’s Hunt (IRE) 161 The Listener (IRE) 170 (IRE) 182 08/’09 Big Zeb (IRE) 162 Schindler’s Hunt (IRE) 161 Notre Pere (FR) 167 09/’10 Big Zeb (IRE) 174 Glencove Marina (IRE) 158 Joncol (IRE) 161 10/’11 Sizing Europe (IRE) 177 Rubi Light (FR) 164 Pandorama (IRE) 165 11/”12 Sizing Europe (IRE) 172 Flemenstar (IRE) 163 Synchronised (IRE) 168 2012

IRISH NOVICE STEEPLECHASE CLASSIFICATION

Season 2 Miles Rating 2.5 Miles Rating 3 Miles Rating 07/’08 Big Zeb (IRE) 151 Glencove Marina (IRE) 153 Notre Pere (IRE) 141 08/’09 Barker (IRE) 158 Aran Concerto (IRE) 148 Cooldine(IRE) 160 09/’10 Sizing Europe (IRE) 160 Citizen Vic (IRE) 152 Weapon’s Amnesty (IRE) 159 10/’11 Realt Dubh (IRE) 157 Realt Dubh (IRE) 154 Quito de La Roque (FR) 159 11/”12 (IRE) 147 Flemenstar (IRE) 163 Last Instalment (IRE) 152

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FLAT HORSES RATED 100+

TOTAL TRAINER 2 YEAR OLD 3 YEAR OLD 4 YEAR OLD+ 53 A.P. O’Brien 15 31 7 17 D. K. Weld 2 6 9 14 John M. Oxx 1 8 5 12 David Wachman 4 7 1 11 J. S. Bolger 7 4 0 10 M. Halford 1 3 6 6 G.M. Lyons 1 4 1 6 Mrs John Harrington 0 3 3 5 Kevin Prendergast 2 2 1 5 Edward Lynam 2 1 2 3 David Marnane 0 0 3 3 P.J. Prendergast 2 1 0 3 Thomas Carmody 0 1 2 2 John Patrick Shanahan 1 1 0 2 Tracey Collins 0 1 1 2 W. McCreery 0 0 2 2 A. Oliver 2 0 0 1 George J.Kent 0 1 0 1 F. Dunne 0 0 1 1 J.F. Grogan 0 0 1 1 Donal Kinsella 0 0 1 1 David Peter Nagle 0 0 1 1 D. T. Hughes 0 0 1 1 Cecil Ross 0 0 1 1 W.J. Martin 0 0 1 1 Takashi Kodama 0 0 1 1 T. Hogan 0 0 1 1 Joseph G. Murphy 0 0 1 1 P.D. Deegan 0 0 1 1 John C. McConnell 1 0 0 1 Muredach Kelly 0 0 1 2012 1 W.P. Mullins 0 0 1 1 K.J. Condon 0 0 1 1 John Joseph Murphy 0 0 1

66 FACTBOOK 2012 FACTBOOK STATISTICS hurdlers & chasers RATED 130+

TOTAL TRAINER HURDLERS CHASERS TOTAL TRAINER HURDLERS CHASERS 63 W.P. Mullins 39 24 1 P. Flynn 1 0 21 N. Meade 13 8 1 T.Foley 1 0 20 G. Elliott 14 6 1 B.R. Hamilton 1 0 17 D T Hughes 8 9 1 W. Harney 1 0 14 A.J. Martin 9 5 1 T. Hogan 1 0 11 E.J. O’Grady 7 4 1 D.J. Howard 1 0 7 Mrs J. Harrington 5 2 1 P.G. Kelly 1 0 7 H de Bromhead 4 3 1 J.P. Kenny 1 0 6 C. Byrnes 6 0 1 J.Kiely 1 0 6 M.F. Morris 2 4 1 Mrs D.A. 1 0 6 T. Mullins 2 4 1 D. McNamara 1 0 6 P. Nolan 2 4 1 A. Murray 1 0 5 E.P. Harty 3 2 1 S.T. Nolan 1 0 4 D.K. Weld 4 0 1 C. O’Brien 1 0 4 M. Hourigan 3 1 1 E. O’Connell 1 0 4 J.J. Hanlon 2 2 1 C. O’Dwyer 1 0 4 O. McKiernan 2 2 1 J.F. O’Shea 1 0 3 C.A. Murphy 0 3 1 C. Roche 1 0 3 Mrs M. Mullins 3 0 1 D. Wachman 1 0 3 E. Doyle 1 2 1 J.A. Berry 0 1 3 T. O’Brien 1 2 1 Mrs S.A. Bramell 0 1 3 T.M. Walsh 1 2 1 W.J. Burke 0 1 2 Ms S.J. Harty 2 0 1 L.J. Butler 0 1 2 A. Mullins 2 0 1 P. Casey 0 1 2 M. Winters 2 0 1 D.W. Cullen 0 1 2 E. Bolger 1 1 1 L.P. Cusack 0 1 2 J.H. Culloty 1 1 1 J P Dempsey 0 1 2 P.G. Fahey 1 1 1 J T R Dreaper 0 1 2 R.A. Hennessy 1 1 1 P G Fahey 0 1 2 J. Morrissey 1 1 1 T Gibney 0 1

2 K. Purcell 1 1 1 P J Gilligan 0 1 2012 2 J.P. Ryan 1 1 1 N F Glynn 0 1 2 C.F. Swan 1 1 1 M Hassett 0 1 2 T. Cooper 0 2 1 J J Lambe 0 1 2 E. McNamara 0 2 1 M M Lynch 0 1 2 A.L. Moore 0 2 1 C A McBratney 0 1 2 T.J. Taaffe 0 2 1 J J Mangan 0 1 1 C. Bowe 1 0 1 J Morrissey 0 1 1 P.O. Brady 1 0 1 T J Nagle 0 1 1 M. Brassil 1 0 1 J F Phelan 0 1 1 S. Byrne 1 0 1 J J Walsh 0 1 1 J.G. Carr 1 0 1 L Whitmore 0 1 1 D. Coffey 1 0 1 S.R.B. Crawford 1 0 1 P. Fahey 1 0

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OWNERS, TRAINERS & RIDERS 2012

Leading N.H. OWNERS 2011/2012 SEASON

Owners Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

John P. McManus 785 99 72 74 54 €456,170 €1,208,275 €1,701,245 Gigginstown House Stud 439 83 63 53 38 €429,585 €1,174,260 €1,611,745 Mrs S Ricci 61 24 15 8 3 €188,090 €574,460 €767,350 Alan Potts 86 26 14 6 11 €70,186 €310,340 €380,526

2012 Barry Connell 111 19 19 6 13 €107,493 €172,400 €282,893 Graham Wylie 12 8 1 0 0 €1,700 €247,110 €251,210 Dr R. Lambe 58 13 8 4 4 €48,350 €194,250 €245,100 Kathryn McKiernan 112 11 10 3 8 €82,435 €95,100 €181,535 Stephen Curran 8 5 1 0 0 €2,720 €156,070 €158,790 W. Hennessy 45 5 5 3 8 €50,545 €101,950 €152,495 Garden Kingdom Syndicate 7 4 1 0 2 €14,600 €115,700 €130,300 D.Cox 22 4 4 1 3 €76,505 €50,700 €127,205 Patrick Wilmott 34 7 9 3 3 €41,663 €78,520 €120,183 Mrs P Sloan 42 5 6 6 4 €36,255 €82,050 €118,305 Mrs. A.F. Mee 44 6 6 5 4 €41,120 €65,050 €108,070 Big Five Syndicate 19 6 1 2 3 €21,135 €83,260 €104,395 Mrs J.M.Mullins 40 10 8 4 5 €21,690 €80,400 €102,090 Miss Rita Shah 65 4 5 10 5 €50,395 €45,200 €95,595 Knockfierna Syndicate 7 4 1 0 0 €2,805 €86,450 €89,255 Mrs. W.Harney 21 4 4 1 5 €18,620 €50,650 €82,4700

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Leading FLAT OWNERS 2012

Owners Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

Derrick Smith 132 25 21 21 15 €1,441,800 €292,610 €1,778,610 Michael Tabor 199 37 20 30 24 €790,850 €240,210 €1,058,060 Mrs.John Magnier 203 40 28 33 24 €572,400 €335,940 €928,860 H.H.Aga Khan 152 37 24 23 14 €581,755 €257,940 €843,945 Mrs J.S.Bolger 317 27 52 40 31 €388,430 €420,070 €810,800 Juddmonte Farms Ireland Ltd 33 15 8 6 4 €415,700 €113,230 €528,930 Moyglare Stud Farm 70 11 15 12 8 €248,450 €153,410 €404,710 Andrew Tinkler 66 17 7 8 6 €292,800 €63,315 €356,115 Lady O’Reilly 116 11 21 16 18 €166,180 €132,362 €305,292 Dr R. Lambe 78 8 8 6 6 €192,250 €50,715 €245,965 Hamdan Al Maktoum 84 11 16 9 11 €104,650 €113,590 €218,240 Richard Barnes 66 10 8 8 11 €142,600 €44,795 €187,395 A. Oliver 92 10 10 10 6 €139,550 €46,038 €185,588 Sean Jones 65 11 4 12 6 €131,900 €48,915 €180,815 Mrs. A.M.O’Brien 52 6 3 5 1 €81,790 €78,190 €159,980 Anamoine Limited 51 7 3 5 7 €95,580 €42,505 €138,085 J. Monaghan 21 6 3 0 2 €116,795 €16,435 €133,230 Roma Syndicate 45 8 7 2 5 €91,950 €27,560 €119,510 Zinlo Syndicate 49 5 3 6 11 €89,450 €27,140 €116,590 John P. McManus 77 11 7 4 4 €88,970 €22,020 €110,990

Leading FLAT TRAINERS BY No. OF WINS 2012

Trainer Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

A.P.O’Brien 498 94 63 71 56 €2,617,390 €934,480 €3,551,870 D. K. Weld 423 61 63 52 50 €1,170,440 €511,937 €1,682,377 J. S. Bolger 444 45 68 57 50 €825,900 €579,198 €1,405,098 M.Halford 286 41 34 37 29 €337,840 €222,174 €560,014

David Wachman 261 39 35 33 21 €741,990 €304,193 €1,046,183 2012 John M. Oxx 193 34 34 28 18 €590,695 €616,278 €1,206,973 G.M.Lyons 226 34 21 35 25 €408,080 €141,810 €549,890 T. Stack 136 29 15 16 15 €237,510 €87,590 €325,100 Patrick J.Flynn 220 25 10 23 21 €151,130 €99,645 €250,775 Kevin Prendergast 231 23 28 22 33 €285,450 €208,410 €493,860 A. Oliver 242 23 23 22 29 €356,200 €111,353 €467,553 P.D. Deegan 186 20 22 19 19 €221,975 €111,075 €333,050 Mrs John Harrington 229 20 21 24 26 €177,820 €213,140 €390,960 K.J. Condon 168 20 20 16 26 €266,200 €120,460 €386,660 Edward Lynam 206 19 21 26 18 €225,720 €126,664 €352,384 H.Rogers 162 17 15 20 16 €135,280 €73,647 €208,927 Thomas Carmody 66 17 7 8 6 €292,800 €63,315 €356,115 Adrian McGuinness 136 15 10 14 16 €193,385 €40,358 €233,743 W. McCreery 197 14 25 23 16 €115,880 €132,595 €248,475 Patrick Martin 123 14 14 11 12 €103,225 €39,976 €143,201

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Leading N.H. TRAINERS BY No. OF WINS 2011/2012 season

Trainer Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

W.P. Mullins 498 138 86 67 49 €2,301,505 €696,208 €2,997,713 Noel Meade 255 59 33 32 24 €707,660 €240,380 €948,040 Gordon Elliott 354 40 42 40 31 €369,460 €219,672 €589,132 Mrs John Harrington 350 34 49 53 41 €379,670 €262,612 €642,282

2012 D. T. Hughes 401 34 43 50 45 €280,865 €308,250 €589,115 Henry de Bromhead 181 34 22 19 24 €378,040 €109,056 €487,096 A.J.Martin 277 33 24 27 21 €400,260 €140,240 €540,500 E. J. O’Grady 224 25 35 16 23 €413,230 €260,086 €673,316 C.Roche 183 25 21 20 15 €250,610 €97,682 €348,292 C.Byrnes 161 24 23 23 16 €266,355 €149,580 €415,935 John Joseph Hanlon 241 23 16 21 22 €276,050 €95,538 €371,588 John E. Kiely 85 21 13 4 5 €189,855 €79,180 €269,035 Michael Hourigan 217 19 14 16 19 €188,330 €77,076 €265,406 Eoin Doyle 158 19 11 17 9 €144,800 €46,990 €191,790 Paul Nolan 210 18 17 18 14 €171,130 €125,635 €296,765 C.A.Murphy 131 17 20 12 14 €384,500 €138,510 €523,010 D. K. Weld 44 16 6 3 5 €263,700 €42,375 €306,075 C.F. Swan 181 15 13 19 17 €107,800 €74,145 €181,945 F. Flood 148 15 9 10 13 €108,370 €36,170 €144,540 Thomas Mullins 71 15 9 4 3 €291,560 €94,225 €385,785

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Leading FLAT jockeys BY No. OF WINS 2012 (Excl. Apprentices)

Trainer Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

J.P. O’Brien 408 87 50 43 42 €2,290,490 €434,944 €2,725,434 P.J. Smullen 572 84 80 73 60 €1,277,320 €668,519 €1,945,839 W.M. Lordan 441 64 50 49 39 €835,636 €358,475 €1,194,111 S. Foley 494 61 62 54 64 €674,196 €384,633 €1,058,829

C.D. Hayes 479 56 56 47 50 €750,520 €325,352 €1,075,872 2012 J.P. Murtagh 264 48 50 37 27 €691,820 €737,727 €1,429,547 K.J. Manning 407 42 58 48 48 €760,650 €484,315 €1,244,965 F.M. Berry 329 41 28 36 36 €373,210 €274,283 €647,493 D.P. McDonogh 394 34 39 45 40 €410,795 €263,409 €674,204 R.P. Whelan 255 31 27 30 13 €263,250 €185,739 €448,989 G.F. Carroll 353 28 30 37 40 €281,600 €168,163 €449,763 N.G. McCullagh 314 24 29 36 23 €476,420 €232,613 €709,033 B.A. Curtis 359 23 24 27 34 €181,320 €129,765 €311,085 W.J. Lee 281 20 21 27 20 €247,100 €135,023 €382,123 D.M. Grant 172 19 11 13 17 €127,120 €88,502 €215,622 S.H. James 233 18 21 23 26 €138,500 €104,467 €242,967 E.J. McNamara 158 18 13 17 18 €165,130 €69,511 €234,641 J.A. Heffernan 320 17 27 35 34 €304,350 €416,860 €721,210 L.F. Roche 194 17 20 9 18 €135,660 €76,795 €212,455 C. O’Donoghue 225 17 13 23 24 €302,300 €164,233 €466,533

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Leading N.H. jockeys BY No. OF WINS 2011/2012 SEASON

Jockey Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

D.N. Russell 528 104 81 67 47 €1,281,675 €519,571 €1,801,246 R. Walsh 358 85 63 40 31 €1,448,150 €429,894 €1,878,044 P. Carberry 416 64 51 56 34 €760,355 €327,850 €1,088,205 B.J. Geraghty 304 56 38 40 28 €906,255 €299,377 €1,205,632 P. Townend 308 46 45 37 27 €775,505 €317,600 €1,093,105 A.E. Lynch 395 45 46 32 37 €870,460 €344,000 €1,214,460 P.W. Mullins 132 42 28 16 11 €340,125 €82,793 €422,918 Andrew J. McNamara 397 41 48 26 33 €365,900 €179,944 €545,844 B.J. Cooper 428 36 40 46 55 €386,985 €274,892 €661,877 N. Carberry 171 33 24 25 13 €204,000 €81,585 €285,585 E.J. O’Connell 272 31 34 16 23 €233,540 €114,995 €348,535 T.J. Doyle 388 31 27 28 30 €450,710 €191,612 €642,322 M.P. Walsh 325 31 21 33 33 €316,280 €167,275 €483,555 R.M. Power 270 29 32 45 29 €400,415 €260,197 €660,612 P.F. Mangan 321 27 25 23 25 €257,940 €180,555 €438,495 P.T. Enright 403 25 36 32 40 €186,710 €198,627 €385,337 D.J. Bates 385 25 28 33 30 €183,130 €101,060 €284,190 D.J. Condon 363 24 24 36 35 €263,450 €173,345 €436,795 A.P. Crowe 302 24 20 22 20 €256,190 €93,617 €349,807 N.P. Madden 308 19 17 16 18 €215,175 €95,095 €310,270

Leading flat apprentices BY No. OF WINS 2012

Jockey Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

R.P. Whelan 255 31 27 30 13 €263,250 €185,739 €448,989 S.H. James 233 18 21 23 26 €138,500 €104,467 €242,967 E.J. McNamara 158 18 13 17 18 €165,130 €69,511 €234,641 L.F. Roche 194 17 20 9 18 €135,660 €76,795 €212,455

2012 C.P. Hoban 222 16 23 14 24 €113,650 €112,995 €226,645 I.J. Brennan 167 16 13 11 19 €200,385 €47,695 €248,080 M.M. Monaghan 131 11 10 9 12 €93,845 €33,320 €127,165 C.T. Keane 142 9 14 10 7 €46,340 €37,939 €84,279 S.A. Gray 150 9 11 11 8 €51,590 €37,985 €89,575 R. Coakley 103 5 9 8 12 €31,150 €51,695 €82,845 G.J. Phillips 59 5 3 6 2 €39,800 €11,310 €51,110 L.P. Dempsey 34 4 3 4 0 €28,700 €7,958 €36,658 Samantha Bell 43 4 2 1 4 €22,400 €7,165 €29,565 D.E. Mullins 49 3 8 4 7 €14,420 €17,770 €32,190 D.J. Benson 21 3 2 1 1 €16,100 €3,970 €20,070 M.A. Enright 25 2 3 1 4 €19,460 €5,820 €25,280 R.A. Doyle 46 2 3 1 2 €11,550 €7,515 €19,065 Megan Carberry 53 2 2 8 3 €12,250 €12,505 €24,755 James J. Doyle 56 2 2 3 6 €10,500 €7,665 €18,165 C.J. Elliott 20 1 5 0 0 €5,600 €10,545 €16,145

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Leading Conditional Riders By No. Of Wins 2011/2012 SeasoN

Jockey Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

P.F. Mangan 321 27 25 23 25 €257,940 €180,555 €438,495 E.J. O’Connell 189 26 28 13 16 €196,790 €96,175 €292,965 D.J. Bates 385 25 28 33 30 €183,130 €101,060 €284,190 B.J. Cooper 158 18 10 16 21 €134,125 €52,370 €186,495 R.J. Jones 229 16 17 16 25 €121,000 €54,935 €175,935 B.R. Dalton 251 15 19 28 15 €108,150 €112,050 €220,200 A.P. Heskin 180 15 12 13 15 €175,330 €56,800 €232,130 A.P. Thornton 197 11 15 12 11 €234,150 €46,591 €280,741 B. Hayes 195 8 13 10 14 €55,125 €59,703 €114,828 M.P. Butler 89 8 6 10 5 €46,550 €38,195 €84,745 T.C. Carroll 145 8 6 8 10 €52,500 €24,050 €76,550 M.J. Bolger 120 7 11 10 12 €65,840 €38,252 €104,092 M.N. Doran 136 6 9 10 12 €49,350 €29,347 €78,697 I.J. McCarthy 208 6 7 8 12 €48,795 €28,090 €76,885 K.M. Donoghue 113 5 6 7 11 €70,575 €24,370 €94,945 G.N. Fox 87 5 6 7 9 €42,700 €23,955 €66,655 C.D. Maxwell 120 5 2 12 5 €36,750 €15,855 €52,605 M.W. Bowes 116 4 5 6 9 €30,800 €17,298 €48,098 D.R. Fox 73 4 3 3 4 €25,550 €11,228 €36,778 B.F. Cawley 59 4 2 4 3 €27,650 €7,805 €35,455

Leading QUALIFIED Riders By No. Of Wins 2011/2012 SeasoN

Jockey Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Place Prize Money (€) Money (€) Money (€)

P.W. Mullins 132 42 28 16 11 €340,125 €82,793 €422,918 N. Carberry 171 33 24 25 13 €204,000 €81,585 €285,585 R.P. McNamara 79 18 3 9 10 €121,800 €29,745 €151,545 K. Walsh 108 17 9 8 12 €213,900 €66,443 €280,343

M.P. Fogarty 103 10 17 16 8 €55,650 €37,213 €92,863 2012 J.T. Carroll 127 9 15 19 13 €57,400 €87,287 €144,687 D. O’Connor 43 8 3 1 4 €58,350 €9,155 €67,505 K.E. Power 48 7 7 1 7 €45,500 €14,700 €60,200 D.L. Queally 70 7 6 5 3 €45,500 €13,065 €58,565 D. Roche 29 7 4 2 2 €39,900 €7,715 €47,615 D.G. Lavery 31 7 0 5 5 €49,000 €25,170 €74,170 B. O’Neill 92 6 12 10 9 €39,550 €36,846 €76,396 M. Fahey 59 6 4 8 5 €91,850 €15,025 €106,875 J.M. Mangan 42 6 4 4 2 €32,900 €27,985 €60,885 J.P. McKeown 72 5 6 6 4 €29,925 €16,015 €45,940 J.J. Codd 43 5 6 3 5 €26,950 €24,361 €51,311 P.J. McMahon 24 5 5 2 2 €35,350 €10,915 €46,265 R.P. Quinlan 42 5 4 4 2 €32,900 €21,440 €54,340 K. Harrington 65 4 11 13 5 €22,925 €26,748 €49,673 C. Motherway 66 4 4 4 12 €116,250 €18,450 €134,700

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FIXTURES 2013

january 23 Sat Gowran Park 15 Wed Naas (e) 1 Tue Fairyhouse 24 Sun Curragh 16 Thu Tipperary (e) 1 Tue Tramore 24 Sun Downpatrick 17 Fri Kilbeggan (e) 3 Thu Thurles 27 Wed Leopardstown (e) 18 Sat Wexford 4 Fri Dundalk (e) 28 Thu Clonmel (e) 19 Sun Limerick 5 Sat Cork 30 Sat Cork 19 Sun Navan 6 Sun Naas 31 Sun Cork 20 Mon Roscommon (e) 9 Wed Fairyhouse 31 Sun Fairyhouse 22 Wed Sligo (e) 11 Fri Dundalk (e) 23 Thu Clonmel (e) 12 Sat Punchestown april 24 Fri Cork (e) 13 Sun Navan 1 Mon Cork 25 Sat Curragh 17 Thu Thurles 1 Mon Fairyhouse 26 Sun Curragh 18 Fri Dundalk (e) 2 tue Fairyhouse 27 Mon Ballinrobe (e) 19 Sat Naas 3 Wed Dundalk (e) 28 Tue Ballinrobe (e) 20 Sun Fairyhouse 4 Thu Thurles (e) 29 Wed Punchestown (e) 23 Wed Limerick 5 Fri Dundalk (e) 30 Thu Gowran Park 24 Thu Gowran Park 6 Sat Navan 31 Fri Down Royal (e) 25 Fri Dundalk (e) 7 Sun Curragh 31 Fri Tramore (e) 7 Sun Limerick 26 Sat Leopardstown 9 Tue Gowran Park (e) 27 Sun Leopardstown june 31 Thu Thurles 10 Wed Dundalk (e) 1 Sat Tramore 11 Thu Limerick (e) 2 Sun Kilbeggan february 12 Fri Dundalk (e) 2 Sun Listowel 1 Fri Dundalk (e) 13 Sat Tramore 3 Mon Listowel 2 Sat Fairyhouse 14 Sun Leopardstown 3 Mon Naas 3 Sun Punchestown 14 Sun Tramore 5 Wed Fairyhouse (e) 6 Wed Down Royal 16 Tue Fairyhouse 6 Thu Tipperary (e) 7 Thu Clonmel 17 Wed Dundalk (e) 7 Fri Downpatrick (e) 8 Fri Dundalk (e) 18 Thu Tipperary (e) 7 Fri Leopardstown (e) 9 Sat Leopardstown 19 Fri Wexford (e) 8 Sat Navan 10 Sun Naas 20 Sat Naas 9 Sun Curragh 14 Thu Thurles 21 Sun Navan 10 Mon Roscommon (e) 15 Fri Dundalk (e) 22 Mon Cork (e) 11 Tue Roscommon (e) 16 Sat Gowran Park 23 tue punchestown (e) 12 Wed Fairyhouse (e) 17 Sun Navan 24 wed punchestown (e) 13 Thu Leopardstown (e) 20 Wed Punchestown 25 thu punchestown (e) 14 Fri Clonmel (e) 21 Thu Clonmel 26 Fri punchestown (e) 14 Fri Navan (e) 22 Fri Dundalk (e) 27 Sat punchestown 15 Sat Limerick (e) 2012 23 Sat Fairyhouse 28 Sun Gowran Park 16 Sun Cork 24 Sun Naas 30 Tue Ballinrobe (e) 18 Tue Sligo (e) 28 Thu Thurles 19 Wed Wexford (e) may 20 Thu Leopardstown (e) march 2 Thu Tipperary (e) 21 Fri Down Royal (e) 1 Fri Dundalk (e) 3 Fri Dundalk (e) 21 Fri Limerick (e) 2 Sat Navan 3 Fri Kilbeggan (e) 22 Sat Down Royal 3 Sun Leopardstown 4 Sat Limerick 23 Sun Gowran Park 6 Wed Downpatrick 5 Sun Limerick 24 Mon Kilbeggan (e) 7 Thu Clonmel 5 Sun Sligo 25 Tue Ballinrobe (e) 8 Fri Dundalk (e) 6 Mon Curragh 26 Wed Naas (e) 9 Sat Gowran Park 6 Mon Down Royal 27 Thu Tipperary (e) 10 Sun Naas 8 Wed Gowran Park (e) 28 Fri Curragh (e) 15 Fri Dundalk (e) 9 Thu Clonmel (e) 29 Sat Curragh 16 Sat Down Royal 10 Fri Cork (e) 30 Sun Curragh 16 Sat Limerick 10 Fri Downpatrick (e) 17 Sun Limerick 11 Sat Punchestown july 17 Sun Wexford 12 Sun killarney 2 Tue Gowran Park (e) 18 Mon Navan 12 Sun Leopardstown 3 Wed Fairyhouse (e) 21 Thu Cork (e) 13 Mon killarney (e) 4 Thu Leopardstown (e) 22 Fri Dundalk (e) 14 tue killarney (e) 5 Fri Bellewstown (e)

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5 Fri Wexford (e) 25 Sun Cork 27 Sun Wexford 6 Sat Bellewstown (e) 26 Mon Downpatrick 28 Mon Galway 7 Sun Bellewstown 27 Tue Ballinrobe (e) 28 Mon Naas 7 Sun Limerick 28 wed killarney (e) 30 Wed Punchestown 8 Mon Roscommon (e) 29 thu killarney (e) 31 Thu Clonmel 9 Tue Roscommon (e) 30 Fri Down Royal (e) 10 Wed Naas (e) 30 Fri killarney (e) november 11 Thu Leopardstown (e) 31 Sat killarney 1 Fri down Royal 12 Fri Dundalk 1 Fri Dundalk (e) 12 Fri Cork (e) september 2 Sat down Royal 13 Sat Downpatrick 1 Sun Curragh 3 Sun Cork 13 Sat Tipperary 2 Mon Roscommon (e) 3 Sun Leopardstown 14 Sun Fairyhouse 3 Tue Laytown (e) 6 Wed Fairyhouse 14 Sun Sligo 4 Wed Gowran Park (e) 7 Thu Thurles 15 Mon killarney (e) 5 Thu Clonmel (e) 8 Fri Dundalk (e) 16 tue killarney (e) 6 Fri Kilbeggan (e) 9 Sat Naas 17 wed killarney (e) 7 Sat Leopardstown 10 Sun Limerick 18 thu killarney 8 Sun Dundalk 10 Sun Navan 18 Thu Leopardstown (e) 9 Mon Galway (e) 13 Wed Dundalk (e) 19 Fri Kilbeggan (e) 10 Tue Galway (e) 14 Thu Clonmel 20 Sat Curragh 11 Wed Galway (e) 15 Fri Dundalk (e) 21 Sun Curragh 13 Fri Down Royal (e) 16 Sat Punchestown 21 Sun Tipperary 14 Sat Curragh 17 Sun Cork 22 Mon Ballinrobe (e) 15 Sun Curragh 17 Sun Punchestown 23 Tue Ballinrobe (e) 15 Sun Listowel 19 Tue Wexford 24 Wed Naas (e) 16 Mon Listowel 20 Wed Fairyhouse 25 Thu Leopardstown (e) 17 tue Listowel 21 Thu Thurles 25 Thu Limerick (e) 18 wed Listowel 22 Fri Dundalk (e) 26 Fri Down Royal (e) 19 thu Listowel 23 Sat Gowran Park 26 Fri Wexford (e) 20 Fri Listowel 24 Sun Navan 27 Sat Wexford 21 Sat Listowel 27 Wed Dundalk (e) 29 Mon galway (e) 22 Sun Gowran Park 28 Thu Thurles 30 tue galway (e) 23 Mon Fairyhouse 29 Fri Dundalk (e) 31 wed galway (e) 24 Tue Ballinrobe 30 Sat Fairyhouse 27 Fri Downpatrick august 27 Fri Dundalk (e) december 1 thu galway 28 Sat Navan 1 Sun Fairyhouse 2 Fri galway (e) 29 Sun Curragh 5 Thu Clonmel 3 Sat galway 30 Mon Roscommon 6 Fri Dundalk (e) 4 Sun galway 7 Sat Navan 5 Mon Cork october 8 Sun Cork 5 Mon Naas 2 Wed Sligo 8 Sun Punchestown 6 Tue Cork (e) 3 Thu Clonmel 11 Wed Dundalk (e) 6 Tue Roscommon (e) 4 Fri Gowran Park 12 Thu Tramore 7 Wed Sligo (e) 4 Fri Dundalk (e) 13 Fri Downpatrick 8 Thu Leopardstown (e) 5 Sat Gowran Park 13 Fri Dundalk (e)

8 Thu Sligo (e) 6 Sun Tipperary 14 Sat Fairyhouse 2012 9 Fri Tipperary (e) 8 Tue Tipperary 15 Sun Navan 10 Sat Kilbeggan (e) 9 Wed Navan 20 Fri Dundalk (e) 11 Sun Curragh 10 Thu Tramore 21 Sat Navan 11 Sun Downpatrick 11 Fri Dundalk (e) 22 Sun Thurles 12 Mon Ballinrobe (e) 12 Sat Fairyhouse 26 Thu Down Royal 14 Wed Gowran Park (e) 13 Sun Curragh 26 thu Leopardstown 15 Thu Leopardstown (e) 13 Sun Limerick 26 Thu Limerick 15 thu tramore (e) 16 Wed Punchestown 27 Fri Leopardstown 16 Fri tramore (e) 17 Thu Punchestown 27 Fri Limerick 17 Sat tramore (e) 18 Fri Downpatrick 28 Sat Leopardstown 18 Sun Dundalk 18 Fri Dundalk (e) 28 Sat Limerick 18 Sun tramore 19 Sat Cork 29 Sun Leopardstown 19 Mon Roscommon (e) 20 Sun Cork 20 Tue Sligo (e) 20 Sun Naas 21 Wed Bellewstown (e) 23 Wed Navan 22 Thu Bellewstown (e) 24 Thu Thurles (e) Evening Meeting 22 Thu Tipperary (e) 25 Fri Dundalk (e) Racing Festival 23 Fri Kilbeggan (e) 26 Sat Leopardstown 23 Fri Wexford (e) 26 Sat Wexford © Horse Racing Ireland 24 Sat Curragh 27 Sun Galway

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MAJOR RACES 2013

23 April Punchestown 08 December Cork national hunt Growise Nov Chase Grade 1 Hilly Way Chase Grade 2 24 April Punchestown 08 December Punchestown 06 January Naas War of Attrition Novice Hdle Grade 1 John Durkan Mem Chase Grade 1 Slaney Nov Hdle Grade 2 24 April Punchestown 15 December Navan 17 January Thurles Punchestown Gold Cup Grade 1 Navan Nov Hdle Grade 1 Kinloch Brae Chase Grade 2 26 December Leopardstown 19 January 24 April Punchestown Naas Racing Post Nov Chase Grade 1 Woodlands Nov Chase Grade 2 betchronicle Champion Bumper Grade 1 26 December Limerick 24 January 25 April Punchestown Gowran Park Greenmount Park Nov Chase Grade 2 Goffs Thyestes H’cap Chase Grade A Ladbrokes World Series Hdle Grade 1 27 December Leopardstown 26 January 25 April Punchestown Leopardstown Paddy Power Dial A Bet Chase Grade 1 Boylesports.com H’cap Hdle Grade B Ryanair Nov Chase Grade 1 27 December Leopardstown 27 January, 26 April Punchestown Leopardstown Paddy Power H’cap Chase Grade B BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hdle Grade 1 Rabobank Punchestown Champion Hdle Grade 1 27 December Leopardstown 27 January Leopardstown Paddy Power Future Champions Nov Hdle Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Nov Chase 26 April Punchestown Grade 1 Grade 1 Cathal Ryan Mem Champion Nov Hdle Grade 1 28 December Leopardstown 03 February Punchestown Lexus Chase Grade 1 Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase 27 April Punchestown Grade 2 Champion 4yo Hdle Grade 1 28 December Leopardstown Topaz Fort Leney Nov Chase Grade 1 09 February Leopardstown 31 July Galway Deloitte Nov Hdle Grade 1 thetote.com Galway Plate (H’cap Chase) 28 December Limerick Grade A Dorans Pride Nov Hdle Grade 3 09 February Leopardstown Dr PJ Moriarty Nov Chase Grade 1 01 August Galway 29 December Leopardstown Guinness Galway Hdle (H’cap) Grade A Istabraq Festival Hdle Grade 1 09 February Leopardstown Hennessy Gold Cup Grade 1 31 August Killarney Brandon H’cap Hdle Grade C 09 February Leopardstown flat races Spring 4yo Hdle Grade 1 18 September Listowel Guinness Kerry National (H’cap Chase) 12 May Leopardstown 16 February Gowran Park Grade A Red Mills Chase Grade 2 Derrinstown Derby Trial Group 2 05 October Gowran Park 16 February 12 May Leopardstown Gowran Park Gowran Champion Chase Grade 2 Red Mills Trial Hdle Grade 2 Derrinstown 1000 Guineas Trial Group 3 06 October Tipperary 17 February Navan 25 May Curragh Tipperary Hdle Grade 2 Ten Up Nov Chase Grade 2 Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas Group 1 13 October Limerick 17 February Navan 26 May Curragh Ladbrokes Munster National H’cap Chase Boyne Hdle Grade 2 Tattersalls Gold Cup Group 1 Grade A 17 February Navan 26 May Curragh Flyingbolt Nov Chase Grade 2 17 October Punchestown Abu Dhabi Irish 1000 Guineas Group 1 Carvills Hill Chase Grade 3 16 June Cork

2012 23 February Fairyhouse At The Races Bobbyjo Chase Grade 2 28 October Naas Kerry Group Stakes Group 3 Poplar Square Chase Grade 3 24 February Naas 29 June Curragh Paddy Power Newlands Chase Grade 2 02 November Down Royal Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Group 1 Jnwine Champion Chase Grade 1 24 February Naas 30 June Curragh Paddy Power Johnstown Nov Hdle Grade 2 03 November Cork Pretty Polly Stakes Group 1 Paddy Power Cork Grand National H’cap 20 July 24 February Naas Chase Grade B Curragh Paddy Power Nas na Riogh Nov Chase Darley Irish Oaks Group 1 10 November Navan Grade 2 11 August Curragh Fortria Chase Grade 2 31 March Cork Phoenix Stakes Group 1 14 November Chase Grade 3 Clonmel 01 September Curragh Grade 2 31 March Fairyhouse Moyglare Stud Stakes Group 1 Powers Gold Cup Grade 1 17 November Punchestown 07 September Leopardstown Morgiana Hdle Grade 1 01 April Fairyhouse Coolmore Matron Stakes Group 1 Ladbrokes (H’cap 24 November Navan 07 September Leopardstown chase) Grade A Troytown H’cap Chase Grade B Group 3 02 April Fairyhouse 01 December Fairyhouse 07 September Leopardstown Grade 2 Bar One Royal Bond Nov Hdle Grade 1 Red Mills Group 1 23 April Punchestown 01 December Fairyhouse 15 September Curragh Boylesports Champion Chase Grade 1 Bar One Drinmore Nov Chase Grade 1 Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes Group 1 23 April Punchestown 01 December Fairyhouse 15 September Curragh Evening Herald Champion Nov Hdle Grade 1 Bar One Hattons Grace Hdle Grade 1 Gain Irish St Leger National Stakes Group 1

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26 IRISH RACECOURSES 7 6

22 1 BALLINROBE 14 LAYTOWN 8 2 BELLEWSTOWN 15 LEOPARDSTOWN

1 2 3 CLONMEL 16 LIMERICK 21 14 19 4 CORK - MALLOW 17 LISTOWEL 9 10 12 5 CURRAGH 18 NAAS 18 15 5 20 6 DOWNPATRICK 19 NAVAN 7 DOWN ROYAL 20 PUNCHESTOWN

23 8 DUNDALK 21 ROSCOMMON 11 16 FAIRYHOUSE SLIGO 17 24 9 22 3 26 10 GALWAY 23 THURLES 13 25 4 11 GOWRAN PARK 24 TIPPERARY NATIONAL HUNT & FLAT 12 KILBEGGAN 25 TRAMORE FLAT KILLARNEY WEXFORD NATIONAL HUNT 13 26

704 LICENSED TRAINERS 7,781 REGISTERED BREEDERS

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20 121 107 94 38 358 14 51 172 30 683 367 935

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10th anniversary of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA) hosted ‘EXPO 2012’ tin Leopardstownhe h Racecourseri a onw the 24thar and 25thd sFebruary. 2012

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Horse Racing Ireland hosted second Cheltenham Foxhunters the 10th annual Horse Racing Chase on Salsify. Ireland Awards in the Pavilion The new addition to this year’s at on Awards – Racecourse of the Year December 10th 2012 and Ella – went to . The list of Winners & McSweeney was the inaugural It was selected by the Racegoers Master of Ceremonies. Irish Consultative Forum based upon Nominees for the 2012 Derby, English Derby and English the best all round customer Awards are as follows: 2000 Guineas winner Camelot experience. was crowned 2012 Horse of the In addition to the six main Year following in the footsteps of categories, Horse Racing Ireland Racehorse of the Year Camelot Nominees:- Dawn Approach, Excelebration, last year’s winner Hurricane Fly. presented Moyglare Stud with Hurricane Fly, Quevega and Sizing Europe Last Season’s HRI National Hunt the Contribution to the Industry Ambassador Davy Russell won Award. The Moyglare team National Hunt Award Davy Russell the National Hunt Award after including owner Eva-Maria Nominees:- Barry Geraghty, Tony Martin, becoming Champion Jockey Bucher Haefner, manager Stan Tom Mullins and Willie Mullins for the first time in April, an Cosgrave and Fiona Craig were Flat Award Joseph O’Brien 2012 achievement he had long aspired praised as one of the enduring Nominees:- Jim Bolger, Aidan O’Brien, to. Joseph O’Brien collected his success stories in Irish racing Andy Oliver and Dermot Weld second Flat Award in a row after and breeding since the late a very successful season which Walter Haefner purchased the Outstanding Achievement Peter Casey saw him crowned Champion Flat stud in 1962. Nominees:- Tom Gibney, Tom Hogan, Niall McCullagh, David Nagle and Michael Winters Jockey just one year after winning Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive the Champion Apprentice title – a of Horse Racing Ireland Point to Point Award Colman Sweeney feat that hasn’t been achieved in remarked on 2012 saying: Nominees:- Jamie Codd, Ray Hurley and over 60 years. “Despite the difficult economic Derek O’Connor Popular trainer Peter Casey picked situation, 2012 has delivered Contribution to the Industry Moyglare Stud up the illustrious Outstanding excellent results for Irish Previous winners:- Dermot Weld, Colm Achievement Award for his superb trainers and jockeys. Today’s Murray, , Dave Fox, Galway Race handling of the top rated novice award winners are a reminder of Committee, Con Collins & Kevin Prendergast chaser Flemenstar. Cork based the strength and professionalism Jockey Colman Sweeney claimed in our industry and I have no Racecourse of the Year Ballinrobe the Point to Point Award for the doubt that we will continue to see Ballinrobe Racecourse won the inaugural Racecourse of the Year award, this was selected first time after defying all odds to further successes at the highest by the Racegoers Consultative Forum based upon lose over a stone in weight in one national and international levels the best all round customer experience. month, before going on to win his in the future.”

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12 1. Award-winners Colman Sweeney, Joseph O’Brien, Eva-Maria Bucher Haefner, Peter Casey, M.V. Magnier and Paul Smith (representing owners of Camelot), John Flannelly, John Staunton and Davy Russell with Minister Coveney. 2. Contribution to Industry Awarded to Moyglare Stud: Fiona Craig, Stan Cosgrove, Eva Bucher-Haefner and Jimmy Feane. 3. Pictured is Trainer Jim Bolger and wife Jackie. 4. Trainer Michael Winters and Matt Chapman from Attheraces. 5. Trainer Peter Casey pictured with Master of Ceremonies Ella McSweeney. 6. Attheraces CEO Matthew Imi pictured with HRI CEO Brian Kavanagh. 7. Jockey Colman Sweeney pictured with his point-to-point award. 8. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney speaking at the Awards. 9. Champions trophies and blue horse sculptures designed by Marina Hamilton. 10. Minister Coveney presenting the National Hunt award to jockey Davy Russell. 11. Ballinrobe’s John Flannelly and John Staunton with their ‘Racecourse of the Year’award. 12. JP McManus pictured with his son Kieran.

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JOG FOR JOCKEYS 2012 Jog For Jockeys is an annual 5km jog/run/walk for anyone willing to participate in a fun day out while supporting a worthy cause for the Injured Jockeys Fund. The 2013 date for a 5 & 10K is 29th September at the Curragh.

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and Liam Burke also lent their support. 3 This year, there was a team element 2 for the first time and the winning team at The Curragh was ‘The YITBA’ team - 4 Almost 600 people turned out for Gary Carroll, Kevin Blake, Cathal Beale the Jog For Jockeys 5k run at The and Liam Glynn. Fastest Jockey home at Curragh, Leopardstown and Limerick the Curragh was Mark Bolger, followed Racecourses on Sunday 29th July, closely by Gary Carroll. raising in the region of €20,000 for the The winning team at Limerick Injured Jockeys Fund. Racecourse was called ‘One as Bad as An atmosphere of fun and frolics the Other’ - Ian Hanley, John O’Brien, prevailed at all three events, with writer Fergal Lawlor & Michelle Russell. and actor Paddy Courtney and Fastest jockey home at Limerick was Medical Officer Dr Adrian McGoldrick Adrian Heskin who finished 4th and John joining the crowds at the Curragh, and Cullen was 9th. 5 Gold Cup winner Kicking King also Leopardstown’s winning team was aptly making an appearance. Matt Chapman named the ‘A-Team’ - Denis O’Donnell, from Attheraces and the legendary Mick David Cunningham, Michael O’Grady and Kinane showed up to the delight of the Natalia Sokolowska. Emmet McNamara 2012 crowd at Limerick, while musician Mick was the fastest jockey in Leopardstown Foster of ‘Foster and Allen’ took part in finishing in 4th place. Leopardstown. The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund was Among the well-known faces, the jump formed to raise money for the Turf jockeys were represented by Ruby Club racing charities. These charities Walsh, Barry Cash, Andrew McNamara, each provide important funds in case Nicky O’Shea, Mark Bolger, Paul of serious accident and also provide Townend, John Cullen, Adrian Heskin, maintenance for those beneficiaries in Jamie Codd, Andrew Lynch, Andrew need of long term support.

6 1. The Jog for Jockeys 5k Run event at Leopardstown begins, under the watchful eyes of starters, Andrew Lynch and Andrew Duff. 2. Pictured is Jamie Codd, Bryan Cooper, Paddy Courtney, Mark Bolger, Derek McCormack, Shane Foley and Nicky O’Shea at the Curragh. 3. Michelle Russell from Chicago taking part in The Jog for Jockeys 5k run at Limerick. 4. The National Hunt Jockeys in Limerick - David Casey, John Cullen, Ruby Walsh and Adrian Heskin. 5. The Naps Needed team who took part The Jog for Jockeys 5k Run event at Leopardstown with rider, Paul Townend. 6. The Foster And Allen team who were the runners-up in the team competition for The Jog for Jockeys 5k Run event at Leopardstown.

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2012 saw Horse Racing Ireland Paddy Courtney said: “It’s a huge honour and I can’t think of a better way to get back undertake an exciting new initiative for me to bring the HRI roadshow to the in the saddle. I think it’s a smart and fun aimed at educating third level students various Universities around the country. initiative by HRI to encourage students to about horse racing and generating more It’s been a year since I retired from come racing in the future, by bringing the interest in the sport. Roadshows entitled performing stand-up comedy on stage, world of horse racing to their campus.” ‘Come Racing with Paddy Courtney’ were held in six colleges and universities around the country during October – UL, 6 UCC, TCD, UCD, DIT and DCU. The events were hosted by actor, screenwriter, former stand-up comedian and passionate horse racing fan, Paddy Courtney. 2012 The free hour-long shows saw Paddy chat with top jockeys such as Davy Russell, David Casey, Jane Mangan and Bryan Cooper about their daily routine, diet and fitness and their general take on life inside and outside racing, while horse racing legend Mick Kinane entertained students at the Trinity roadshow. Paddy used fun racing games and racing footage to interact with the student audience and every student who attended the roadshow received a ticket to go racing for free at one of 13 racedays between October and December last 1. Davy Russell & Paddy Courtney with UL students 2. David Casey and Paddy Courtney demonstrating the horse simulator year. Students were also given a preview 3. Paddy Courtney of what to expect at the 2013 official 4. Jack Cantillon, Holly Carpenter & Paddy Courtney launching the student roadshow 5. Paddy Courtney launching the Student Roadshow with Holly Carpenter and the student racedays at Cork, Leopardstown Trinity College students and Limerick where Paddy will also be in 6. Paddy Courtney & Mick Kinane with Trinity College students attendance.

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CROWNING THE CHAMPIONS 2012 Jog For Jockeys is an annual 5km jog/run/walk for anyone willing to participate in a fun day out while supporting a worthy cause for the Injured Jockeys Funds.

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Every year Horse Racing Ireland The award winners for the 2012/2013 Champion NH Jockey – rewards the outstanding achievements season were as follows: Davy Russell of those that shine in the sport of After finishing runner-up to Ruby Walsh horse racing. For the leading lights of National Hunt Champions on several occasions and to Paul Townend the National Hunt it was the closing Champion National Hunt Owner – in 2011, Davy Russell finally became 2012 day of the season at the Punchestown JP McManus Champion National Hunt Jockey in 2012. Festival where they received their JP McManus held on to the title Russell had 104 winners, with horses such perpetual sculptures of three of champion owner for the sixteenth as Sir Des Champs, Last Instalment, Quito horses jumping, inscribed with the title time after a gripping duel with De La Roque, Rathlin, First Lieutenant, ‘winners since 1947’. Gigginstown House Stud. McManus Trifolium and Bog Warrior giving him a The Siobhan Bulfin sculptures could have been caught right up until season to remember. were presented to the Champion the very last day of the season at Trainer, Jockey and Owner. The Punchestown. Champion Conditional Jockey – leading qualified Rider and Claiming Patrick Mangan Professional received perpetual Champion National Hunt Trainer – Twenty-one year old jockey Patrick Mangan silver trophies, made by Alwright and Willie Mullins had 27 winners over the season, winning by Marshall Silversmiths. A clear winner in the Champion one from Eddie O’Connell, who lost his right The end of the Flat Championship National Hunt Trainers Championship to claim during the season. Patrick’s win on clashed with the Breeders’ Cup, which for the fifth year in a row topped off Fever Pitch in Tramore proved decisive in meant that presentations were made another excellent season for Willie the tightly fought contest. to the Champion Trainer, Jockey, Mullins. The Carlow trainer had Owner and Apprentice at the 2012 HRI another great Punchestown Festival Champion Qualified Rider – Awards, as all except the Champion with 10 winners despite not all of the Patrick Mullins Apprentice were participating in the races being run due to the inclement Another fine season led son of trainer Willie meeting in Santa Anita. weather. Mullins, Patrick to claim his fifth consecutive

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Champion Qualified Rider title. Patrick Champion Trainer title continuously jockey from Monasterevin won the title by went on to break the long-standing since 1998. Since the start of the 1997 13 winners from his nearest challenger record for the number of winners from season he has sent out some 46 Classic Sam James. No stranger to success, an amateur jockey in a calendar year in winners between Ireland and England, Ronan was crowned champion rider in the Ireland. His 73rd winner on Zuzka was his latest being Camelot in the Irish pony racing circuit in 2008 and has been enough to beat the 97-year record of 72 Derby in June. riding at racecourses under the tutelage of 2012 winners set by Billy Parkinson. Jim Bolger, for over three years, steadily Champion Flat Jockey – improving and picking up more winners. Flat Champions Joseph O’Brien Champion Flat Owner – Following a closely fought battle with 1. The presentation for the Dubai Duty Derrick Smith 6-time winner Pat Smullen, Joseph Free Irish Derby won by Camelot Derrick Smith, took the Champion Owner O’Brien was crowned Champion Jockey to John Magnier, Paul Smith and title again. Smith has become a very just one year after winning the Champion Joseph O’Brien with Aidan O’Brien on the right. well-known owner in the last number Apprentice title – a feat that hasn’t been 2. Stones Peak and Ronan Whelan of years, primarily being involved with achieved in over 60 years. Additionally, a win the Winders Electrical Supporting runners from Ballydoyle and usually in father and son combination winning the KARE Nursery Handicap The Curragh. partnership with Mrs John Magnier and Champion Trainer and Champion Jockey 3. Joseph O’Brien pictured with his Michael Tabor. Camelot and St Nicholas titles in the same year was last recorded father Aidan - Champion Flat Jockey Abbey were the most high-profile in 1916. and Champion Flat Trainer 2012 wearers of Smith’s colours in 2012. 4. Davy Russell being crowned Champion National Hunt Jockey at Champion Apprentice – Punchestown. Champion Flat Trainer – Ronan Whelan 5. Briar Hill and Patrick Mullins win the Aidan O’Brien Ronan Whelan was crowned Champion Holycross Flat Race. Aidan O’Brien remains unrivalled on Apprentice Jockey after an excellent season 6. Willie Mullins at Punchestown. the Flat in Ireland, having held the in 2012. The talented 19-year old apprentice

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out and about 2012 The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA) hosted ‘EXPO 2012’ in Leopardstown Racecourse on the 24th and 25th February.

Racing Explained Ella McSweeney’s Racing Explained, an 8-part online series revealed. THE GATHERING Racing’s Gathering events for 2013 were unveiled by Pat Kenny & Ruby Walsh in the Guinness Store House

JOCKEY OLYMPICS The annual Jockey Olympics took place at for the third time this year to raise funds for GOAL. Pictured are David Casey,

2012 , Tom Doyle and Robert Power.

EUROPEAN PONY TEAM 2012 The medal-winning European Pony Team’s Cathal Daniels and Ana O’Brien parade at the Galway Races. 50 YEARS OF MOYGLARE STUD 50 Years of Moyglare Stud were celebrated at the in August

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CHARITY HURLING Jim Bolger and Davy Russell organised a charity hurling match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, which took place in Newbridge on August 14th. KIDS CLUB Go Racing Kids Club – over 8 kids clubs were run for over 2,000 school children around Ireland. IRISH JOCKEY TEAM Davy Russell announced the 2012 Irish National Hunt Jockeys’ team for the Ireland v Australia Jockeys’ Challenge at the Galway races. The four jockeys representing Ireland were Ben Dalton, Philip Enright (not pictured), Declan Bates and Paul Townend. 2012

IRISH NATIONAL STUD The 1st foal of the year was named Heritage Island by local school children NATIONAL GIRLS 5 of Ireland’s leading lady riders promote the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National, Katie Walsh, Nina Carberry, Kate Harrington, Liz Lalor and Jane Mangan.

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ITBA EXPO 2012 The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA) hosted ‘EXPO 2012’ was held in Leopardstown Racecourse on the 24th and 25th February.

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PHOTOGRAPHY INDEX 2012

Front Cover: European Champion 2 year old Dawn the success of Sendmylovetorose in the Irish Thoroughbred Approach and Kevin Manning. Marketing Cherry Hinton Stakes at Newmarket.

Inside Cover: Close finish at Listowel Racecourse. Page 17: Pat Smullen guides the hugely popular and prolific winner Famous Name to another success in the Jockey Club Page 2: Brian Kavanagh (Chief Executive of Horse Racing Of Turkey at Leopardstown. Ireland). Page 18: Winning trainer, Tom Mullins, celebrates with Page 3: Top rated Irish Novice Chaser Flemenstar and jockey, Mark Walsh, and J.P McManus’s Racing Manager, Andrew Lynch. Frank Berry, following the success of Bob Lingo in the www. thetote.com Galway Handicap Chase. Page 4: David Casey after success on board On His Own in the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park. Page 19: John Oxx trained Saddler’s Rock records an easy success under Johnny Murtagh in the Goodwood Cup at Page 5: Ted Walsh and Katie Walsh in the winner’s enclosure Goodwood Racecourse. with Seabass after victory in the Leopardstown Handicap Chase. Page 20: Niall McCullagh after his first success in Irish Classic company on board Royal Diamond in the Gain Horse Page 6: Quel Esprit and Ruby Walsh on their way to success Feeds Irish St Leger. in the Hennessy Gold Cup Page 21: Action shot at Listowel Racecourse. Page 7: Davy Russell in the winner’s enclosure at Leopardstown after success aboard Philip Fenton’s Last Page 22: William Buick and the Tom Hogan trained Gordon Instalment in the Dr P.J Moriarty Novice Chase. Lord Byron on their way to victory in the Group 1 Qatar Prix de la Foret at Longchamp. Page 8: Members of the Hammer & Trowel Syndicate lead star mare Quevega and jockey Ruby Walsh back into the Page 23: A delighted Pat Smullen is led into the winners winner’s enclosure at Cheltenham after her record breaking enclosure by connections after the gallant success of Rite Of th 4 consecutive success in the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle. Passage in the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot on British Champions Day. Page 9: Sir Des Champs and Davy Russell jumping well on their way to success in the Jewson Novices’ Chase at Page 24: George Vancover and Ryan Moore going clear on Cheltenham. their way to landing the Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita. Page 10: Flemenstar and Andrew Lynch clearing a fence in style on their way to landing the Powers Gold Cup at Page 25: Sizing Europe and Andrew Lynch produce a typically Fairyhouse. spectacular leap.

Page 11: Sizing Europe (eventual winner) and China Rock Page 26: Ruby Walsh celebrates his success aboard Tidal 2012 line up ahead of Realt Dubh, Big Zeb, Captain Cee Bee and Bay in a thrilling renewal of the Lexus Chase. Gauvain at the start of the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown. Page 27: Patrick Mullins in the winners enclosure after breaking the 97 year old amateur rider’s record for number Page 12: Trainer Aidan O’Brien in discussion with jockey of wins on board Zuzka at Leopardstown. Joseph O’Brien and owner John Magnier in the winners enclosure at The Curragh. Page 28: (Top Right) The field passes the Fairyhouse stands

Page 13: Jockey Pat Smullen and Bluewind Stakes victor Page 28: (Bottom) The crowds gather around the Galway Princess Highway at Naas. parade and betting ring.

Page 14: Proud connections lead in Pat Smullen and Page 35: . Princess Highway after success at Royal Ascot in the Ribblesdale Stakes. Page 36: Lion Na Bearnai and Andrew Thornton parade in front of the stands after their success in the Ladbrokes Irish Page 15: Camelot and Joseph O’Brien lead home Born To Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse. Sea and Johnny Murtagh in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh. Page 38: Camelot and Joseph O’Brien battle to success in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket ahead of French Page 16: Trainer Andy Oliver and jockey Chris Hayes after Fifteen and Olivier Peslier.

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Page 40: Leading stallion Invincible Spirit. Page 56: Lion Na Bearnai in the winners enclosure at Fairyhouse following his success in the Ladbrokes Irish Page 41: Jockey Andrew Lynch and Peter Casey in Grand National. conversation at Leopardstown. Page 56: David Casey and On His Own after their impressive Page 41: Connections of Benefficient celebrate in the winner in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park. winners enclosure after their gelding’s all the way success in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Page 56: Camelot and Joseph O’Brien are comfortable winner of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby ahead of Born To Page 50: Felix Yonger and Ruby Walsh fight off Texas Jack Sea and Johnny Murtagh. and the rest of the field when victorious in Naas. Page 57: Riders entering the parade ring at Naas. Page 51: Ruby Walsh, Willie Mullins and winning owners are presented with the trophies after the success of Page 66: (From the top down) Aidan O’Brien, Dermot Weld, Hurricane Fly in the BHP Insurance Willie Mullins, Noel Meade, Jim Bolger, David Wachman and at Leopardstown. John Oxx.

Page 52: Joseph O’Brien celebrates the success of Camelot Page 68: Aidan O’Brien and owner Derrick Smith with Qipco in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby along with owners John 1000 Guineas winner Homecoming Queen at Newmarket. Magnier, Michael Tabor and Paul Smith, trainer Aidan O’Brien and the race sponsors. Page 70: Irish Champion National Hunt Trainer Willie Mullins. Page 54: Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh with the winning trophy after the success of Quel Esprit in the Hennessy Gold Page 72: Irish Champion Flat Jockey Joseph O’Brien. Cup at Leopardstown.

Page 56: Aidan O’Brien, Joseph O’Brien, Michael Tabor, John Magnier and Derrick Smith are presented with the trophies by the race sponsors after the success of Power in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at The Curragh. 2012

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