8 May 2026

Friday 8 May Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle

Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle · 2m5f180y

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Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
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Justicialism Non-Runner
Age 8 · 11-6
08P2-2
Mr O McGill(5)
Noel C Kelly
104
8
11-6
SP
Over four years since he won back-to-back handicap hurdles for Brian Hamilton; lightly raced in recent seasons; bounced back to form on second start for Noel Kelly when second to Kalsman over 2m4f at Down Royal last month; up in trip after a fine second behind the improving Bella Union over 2m1f at Down Royal on Monday.
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Westin Pimpernel
Age 4 · 10-0
0P00-
TBA
71
4
10-0
SP
1
Roxboro River
Age 7 · 12-0
4PP40-
Paddy Hanlon(5)
John Joseph Hanlon
98
7
12-0
18/1
Stayed well when winning over 2m6f at Stratford last summer, showing a liking for quick ground; weak Irish form; struggled at Clonmel last month after a break.

Stayed well when winning over 2m6f at Stratford last summer, showing a liking for quick ground; weak Irish form; struggled at Clonmel last month after a break.

1
Gangster Granny silks
Gangster Granny
Age 5 · 11-12
8030-1
97
100
5
11-12
18/1
Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

2
Kalsman
Age 8 · 11-13
14/61-
Josh Williamson(5)
Liam Lennon
105
8
11-13
9/2
C&D winner in June 2024 on good ground; ran only once last year, fair fourth over C&D; showed the benefit of a comeback run when beating Justicialism by 3l at Down Royal last month; could be close in the rematch with that rival who was second again at Down Royal on Monday; Josh Williamson's claim a help.

C&D winner in June 2024 on good ground; ran only once last year, fair fourth over C&D; showed the benefit of a comeback run when beating Justicialism by 3l at Down Royal last month; could be close in the rematch with that rival who was second again at Down Royal on Monday; Josh Williamson's claim a help.

3
Fool Me Once
Age 6 · 11-11
305P0-
Eoghan Finegan(7)
Gavin Cromwell
99
6
11-11
11/1
Has achieved his best form at this venue, namely when twice second (in a maiden and a handicap) in the first half of 2025; moderate form last summer; always behind at Down Royal on return from a break; appears to be the trainer's second string.

Has achieved his best form at this venue, namely when twice second (in a maiden and a handicap) in the first half of 2025; moderate form last summer; always behind at Down Royal on return from a break; appears to be the trainer's second string.

4
Annarubyrose silks
Annarubyrose
Age 5 · 11-6
6389-2
91
100
5
11-6
16/1
Placed in a Sligo maiden for Gavin Cromwell; highly promising stable debut when runner-up to Gangster Granny over C&D on latest, headed close home; effectively 7lb better off with the winner factoring in the rider's claim so should go well.

Placed in a Sligo maiden for Gavin Cromwell; highly promising stable debut when runner-up to Gangster Granny over C&D on latest, headed close home; effectively 7lb better off with the winner factoring in the rider's claim so should go well.

6
Joya Del Mar silks
Joya Del Mar
Age 8 · 11-3
8649-0
88
106
8
11-3
10/1
A 19-race maiden over hurdles but a player judged on C&D third off 13lb higher in March 2025 and good fourth at Down Royal on return off 8lb higher; sent off 13-2 when well beaten behind Gangster Granny latest but she's becoming well treated now.

A 19-race maiden over hurdles but a player judged on C&D third off 13lb higher in March 2025 and good fourth at Down Royal on return off 8lb higher; sent off 13-2 when well beaten behind Gangster Granny latest but she's becoming well treated now.

7
King Gris silks
King Gris
Age 6 · 11-12
9115-5
6
11-12
13/2
Improved form after being switched to this yard, winning handicaps last December at Ayr and Hexham at around 2m4f on heavy; two moderate runs since including a fifth here; rated 92 over timber so has a bit to find on chase debut but hails from top yard.

Improved form after being switched to this yard, winning handicaps last December at Ayr and Hexham at around 2m4f on heavy; two moderate runs since including a fifth here; rated 92 over timber so has a bit to find on chase debut but hails from top yard.

8
Loup De Tallane
Age 10 · 11-2
/388P-
Dylan Whelan(7)
Eoin Griffin
101
10
11-2
20/1
Ordinary form last year; now back below the mark off which he won at Kilbeggan in 2024; pulled up at Limerick on final run before a break; new headgear combination now.

Ordinary form last year; now back below the mark off which he won at Kilbeggan in 2024; pulled up at Limerick on final run before a break; new headgear combination now.

9
Whatafoolbelieves
Age 6 · 11-1
70090-
Dylan Kidd(7)
John C McConnell
94
6
11-1
20/1
Some promise in bumpers; well beaten in four maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut; chance is not obvious.

Some promise in bumpers; well beaten in four maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut; chance is not obvious.

10
Artic Chief silks
Artic Chief
Age 5 · 10-9
P8P0-3
80
105
5
10-9
40/1
Had shown nothing prior to excellent third behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest, and possibly might have won but hung badly left entering the straight (beaten 1.25l); front-runner has a place chance again from 2lb higher.

Had shown nothing prior to excellent third behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest, and possibly might have won but hung badly left entering the straight (beaten 1.25l); front-runner has a place chance again from 2lb higher.

10
Lecale's Diamond
Age 6 · 11-0
/0036-
Keith Donoghue
Gavin Cromwell
98
6
11-0
9/4
Unplaced favourite over fences at Cork in January on his latest start; that followed a good Tramore run on his chasing debut; may improve with a tongue-tie fitted.

Unplaced favourite over fences at Cork in January on his latest start; that followed a good Tramore run on his chasing debut; may improve with a tongue-tie fitted.

11
Lady Iseult silks
Lady Iseult
Age 11 · 10-7
40/P-0
78
101
11
10-7
50/1
Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon in 2022; back from mammoth absence when pulled up at Down Royal last month; well beaten behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest.

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon in 2022; back from mammoth absence when pulled up at Down Royal last month; well beaten behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest.

11
L'Un Deux Trois
Age 10 · 11-0
07/6P-
James Duggan(7)
Oliver McKiernan
93
10
11-0
25/1
Three-time Flat winner but remains a maiden over jumps; two poor runs over fences in 2025; hard to fancy.

Three-time Flat winner but remains a maiden over jumps; two poor runs over fences in 2025; hard to fancy.

12
Bearami Creek
Age 6 · 11-0
1450P-
Sam Ewing
Peter Fahey
116
6
11-0
SP
Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday

Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday

13
Stonecarthy
Age 7 · 10-8
/2P06-
P J O'Hanlon
Ian Patrick Donoghue
102
7
10-8
8/1
Second in a 2m1f handicap at Wexford last May seemed promising; confidence dented by subsequent form; ex-Kieran Purcell, now with Ian Donoghue.

Second in a 2m1f handicap at Wexford last May seemed promising; confidence dented by subsequent form; ex-Kieran Purcell, now with Ian Donoghue.

15
I'm For Home
Age 8 · 10-5
P5F40-
Calum Hogan(5)
R K Watson
102
8
10-5
14/1
Beaten around 12l when third in this race last season; 21-race maiden; lacks a recent run.

Beaten around 12l when third in this race last season; 21-race maiden; lacks a recent run.

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Chamber Verdict

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Bearami Creek

Speculative

Bearami Creek owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (64) and market confidence (49). There is still enough pricing upside to keep the pick from looking overexposed. The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

- Peter Fahey Sam Ewing
63% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Lecale's Diamond

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

9/4 · Gavin Cromwell
✓ Value Signal

Artic Chief

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

40/1 · Liam Lennon
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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Live signal
64 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +24.5 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Speculative
49 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +10.9 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
50 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge High conviction
73 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +7.3 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor High conviction
68 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +6.8 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Low conviction
40 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +3.2 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 12. Bearami Creek
58.2 -
2 10. Lecale's Diamond
57.5 9/4
3 2. Kalsman
56.9 9/2
4 13. Stonecarthy
55.9 8/1
5 7. King Gris
55.6 13/2
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10
Age 6 · 11-0
9/4
J: Keith Donoghue
T: Gavin Cromwell
🐾

Unplaced favourite over fences at Cork in January on his latest start; that followed a good Tramore run on his chasing debut; may improve with a tongue-tie fitted.

2
Age 8 · 11-13
9/2
J: Josh Williamson(5)
T: Liam Lennon
🐾

C&D winner in June 2024 on good ground; ran only once last year, fair fourth over C&D; showed the benefit of a comeback run when beating Justicialism by 3l at Down Royal last month; could be close in the rematch with that rival who was second again at Down Royal on Monday; Josh Williamson's claim a help.

7
Age 6 · 11-12
13/2
🐾

Improved form after being switched to this yard, winning handicaps last December at Ayr and Hexham at around 2m4f on heavy; two moderate runs since including a fifth here; rated 92 over timber so has a bit to find on chase debut but hails from top yard.

13
Age 7 · 10-8
8/1
J: P J O'Hanlon
T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
🐾

Second in a 2m1f handicap at Wexford last May seemed promising; confidence dented by subsequent form; ex-Kieran Purcell, now with Ian Donoghue.

6
Age 8 · 11-3
10/1
🐾

A 19-race maiden over hurdles but a player judged on C&D third off 13lb higher in March 2025 and good fourth at Down Royal on return off 8lb higher; sent off 13-2 when well beaten behind Gangster Granny latest but she's becoming well treated now.

3
Age 6 · 11-11
11/1
J: Eoghan Finegan(7)
T: Gavin Cromwell
🐾

Has achieved his best form at this venue, namely when twice second (in a maiden and a handicap) in the first half of 2025; moderate form last summer; always behind at Down Royal on return from a break; appears to be the trainer's second string.

15
Age 8 · 10-5
14/1
J: Calum Hogan(5)
T: R K Watson
🐾

Beaten around 12l when third in this race last season; 21-race maiden; lacks a recent run.

4
Age 5 · 11-6
16/1
🐾

Placed in a Sligo maiden for Gavin Cromwell; highly promising stable debut when runner-up to Gangster Granny over C&D on latest, headed close home; effectively 7lb better off with the winner factoring in the rider's claim so should go well.

1
Age 7 · 12-0
18/1
J: Paddy Hanlon(5)
T: John Joseph Hanlon
🐾

Stayed well when winning over 2m6f at Stratford last summer, showing a liking for quick ground; weak Irish form; struggled at Clonmel last month after a break.

1
Age 5 · 11-12
18/1
🐾

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

8
Age 10 · 11-2
20/1
J: Dylan Whelan(7)
T: Eoin Griffin
🐾

Ordinary form last year; now back below the mark off which he won at Kilbeggan in 2024; pulled up at Limerick on final run before a break; new headgear combination now.

9
Age 6 · 11-1
20/1
J: Dylan Kidd(7)
T: John C McConnell
🐾

Some promise in bumpers; well beaten in four maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut; chance is not obvious.

🗺 The Course Race conditions

2m5f180y Distance to cover
Good Expected going
17 Confirmed runners
Downpatrick Track and setting