Friday 8 May 2026 Downpatrick

A fairly useful bumper performer; back from six months off when shaping well on his first go over hurdles to be third of seven in a novice at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) 15 days ago; can take a step forward in retained cheekpieces.

Well beaten in a point and two maiden hurdles so best wait for handicaps.

Tailed off in Down Royal maiden hurdle on debut early last year; fair fifth of seven when set a stiff task behind Roc Dino here (2m6f) on return from an absence two weeks ago; could improve.

Has made a positive start over hurdles, runner-up in maidens at Navan (2m) in February and Downpatrick (2m6f) 15 days ago; likely to progress further so in the mix.

Placed in hurdle races in France and this country but best effort when beaten 10l in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham; all those runs came on softer ground but if he handles this surface then is the one to beat.

Has been poor in two maiden hurdles in testing ground and can't be fancied on those efforts.

Modest on the Flat for Charles Hills; heavy defeat in Downpatrick maiden hurdle latest; others preferred.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stayed well when winning over 2m6f at Stratford last summer, weak Irish form

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.

Maiden has been mixing hurdling and chasing, well-backed on a few occasions, including recent comeback at Downpatrick when tried tongue-tied, only tiring from the last when fair fourth (2m6f hurdle, good); tries a new trip.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Famous Name gelding; second foal out of a dual points winner; likely to need experience.

Third in an Irish point; beaten 20l in a bumper and even further on hurdle debut at Downpatrick, though did run well for a long way latterly; every chance in this weak a race.

Very poor record in points; much better in two maiden hurdles runs; still hard to fancy but perhaps a handicap prospect in due course.

Competed in quality bumper company for Noel Meade, notably in races won by The Wager and Boycetown who have contested Grade 1s; tailed off in three bumpers for this stable.

Point-to-point winner on good ground for Donnchadh Doyle late last season; mild promise in a Fairyhouse bumper in November; soundly beaten in another bumper at Down Royal in December; better on last two starts; met interference when third behind the market leaders at Kilbeggan a fortnight ago; strong chance now.

Dead-heated in a point in 2023; placed in a maiden hurdle at Sligo the same year; first run for a new stable after a long layoff.

Raced too keenly and dropped away from two out on debut at Bellewstown last month.

A 25-1 chance when down the field at Cork on debut, will need to pick up more experience.

Showed her first worthwhile form when a 20l runner-up in a C&D maiden hurdle last time; will have to build on that now handicapping.

Well beaten in two maiden hurdles late last year; saddle slipped in a Fairyhouse bumper in January; tailed off at the same venue in February.

Half-sister to the very useful Amarillo Sky; failed to make any impact when 100-1 at Navan first time out.

Down the field in three maiden hurdle starts, the latest at 80-1; in good hands but best watched.

Beaten a long way in a six-runner Punchestown bumper on debut and can only be watched for now.

Ran creditably in two academy hurdles last year; fifth behind the useful Quinta Do Lago (Punchestown festival winner now rated 131) on Cork debut (good); unplaced favourite at Punchestown, heavy ground might have been an issue.

Second runner for yard; fair maiden on the Flat, runner-up in four of her last six starts at Dundalk since November; strong in the betting over C&D on hurdles debut a fortnight ago (sent off 9-2) but always in rear; still early days and better can be expected.

Three-time hurdle winner at 2m on decent ground but not since October 2024; no show on both recent outings but can't be ruled out down in grade here.

Landed a competitive juvenile handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last spring on good; fair form on the Flat at up to 2m after; refused to race on chase debut at Clonmel; stayed on to some effect in a Flat handicap at Bellewstown last month, ground should suit.

Out of sorts since winning at Down Royal last October; finished more than 10l behind A Snow White Park in a recent handicap chase at Tramore.

A 66-1 winner at Ballinrobe last May, beating the subsequent Lartigue Hurdle winner Last Kingdom; fourth in a chase at Tramore last time her best effort since then; stayed on well having been set plenty to do; definite chance in ordinary contest.

Ordinary form in maidens and well beaten on handicap debut, better ground may help; trainer also runs Baby Fish.

Fair form in bumpers early last season; best effort over hurdles yet when runner-up of 12 in course handicap (2m2f, good) two weeks ago, making most of the running; stamina not certain to hold out over this trip.

Tends to run well at this venue and got off the mark under this rider in a C&D handicap last time; raised 7lb but should be competitive off that mark.

A 33-1 winner for this rider on good ground at Cork last summer; pulled up at Leopardstown in March; shaped quite well at Down Royal on Monday, staying on late over 2m; the ground is coming right for her now.

Not beaten far in sixth in a weak Tramore maiden; may slot into handicaps effectively; trainer also runs Doing It In Style.

Modest form in bumpers and maiden hurdles for her previous trainer; mid-division Leopardstown run last Christmas on stable debut was a small step in the right direction.

Little encouragement to be derived from the formbook for this mare, and she's been off a year.

Debut fourth in a bumper at Punchestown seemed promising; has shown little in maiden hurdles; trained by a top point-to-point producer; may improve.

Third in a bumper at this venue two years ago; has struggled in bumpers and maiden hurdles since that initial run; rider's 5lb claim and the fact that the stable had a winner at Punchestown offer some hope

Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Gavin Cromwell before losing his form last year; has continued his regression for this yard and is hard to fancy on his poor Kilbeggan comeback run.

Maiden was running well when falling at the last on chasing debut at Thurles in February; was then pulled-up at Wexford but a better effort over hurdles at Bellewstown last time; chance if at best.

A maiden whose best hurdle run came when second on return at Bellewstown last time over 2m1f; is one to consider on chasing debut with the market a guide.

His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.

Now a 12-race maiden; ran a few decent races when in the frame in handicaps this year; unseated at the fourth in C&D handicap two weeks ago; might find a couple too good in this company.

Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.

Went closest to winning over hurdles when third at Clonmel in January; poor in two runs since but yard has hit form so can't be ruled out on chasing debut.

Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return.

Maiden after 30 starts under all rules but did run well off this mark in a Down Royal chase last time in this sphere; needs to find more to get off the mark.

Maiden under all codes but did run well enough over hurdles on debut for this yard last time; needs to build on that from 5lb out of the handicap.

Has won over hurdles and fences at Kilbeggan; was a solid second at Down Royal but made a bad mistake there last time and ran below form; has to rebound after just four days.

Dual hurdle and chase winner has regressed after a decent comeback run in December from a long absence, so questions remain.

Dual hurdle winner has run well in defeat here and was running well on second chase start at Tipperary last year when making a bad mistake at the last; not easy to fancy on last two runs.

Second runner for yard; sole win came over fences at 2m4f here last year; mostly poor since including beaten a long way the last twice so major questions.

Well-bred Flat winner is yet to score over obstacles; well beaten over hurdles four days ago and fell on chase debut previous run; needs his best to get involved.

Is just 1-19 over hurdles but has posted two decent chase runs from three starts including here; down 1lb from Wexford last time; cheekpieces added; can get involved.

Maiden posted her best chase run here in 2023; pulled-up on return from long absence last time and makes no appeal.

Lightly-raced for her age; point winner in January ran well enough over hurdles at Naas since; chasing should suit better so considered.

Surprise Down Royal winner was poor since at Downpatrick since and is 9lb out of the handicap so makes little appeal.

Maiden was placed in a couple of handicaps last year for Henrietta Knight; poor form in three starts for this yard; new cheekpieces need to spark.

Eight-race maiden; chasing debut at Cork was encouraging and then got badly hampered next time; now goes handicapping but this mark is no gift.

Beaten 35l on debut at Down Royal last December and has to improve lots on that form.

Beaten a long way in two bumpers at big prices and isn't easy to make a case for; tongue-tie on.

Runner-up on sole point start and solid efforts in two of her three bumpers; the best of two maiden hurdle runs came when beaten 6.75l at Fairyhouse last time; a repeat of that form back in a bumper will see her go close.

Third foal; half-sister to 7f winner Dance Angel; dam unraced half-sister to HK 7f Listed winner Rewarding Hero and Group-placed 7f-8.5f winner Dance And Dance; a 1,000gns vendor buyback as a 2yo; tongue-tie on debut for this Flat-bred; best watched.

First foal; dam French 14.7f winner, half-sister to French winners Plenty City (7.5f-9.5f), Boss D'Or (1m5f) and Hindou (2m1f chase); by a leading French NH sire and a decent dual-purpose damline; commands plenty of respect from this source so follow the market.

Order Of St George mare well held on debut (too keen) in Cork bumper a year ago for Pat Turley, reappearing for current yard early this month at Downpatrick when never sighted in first-time hood; probably best watched for now.

Half-sister to four winners inc Amazon Lady (Listed-placed 5f; RPR 104), Room To Roam (7f AW 2yo/2m turf Flat, 88; 2m hurdle/2m5f chase) and Malangen (1m2f Flat, 59; 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); decent pedigree and cost E6,200 as a foal; tongue-tie for debut; worth a market look.

Half-sister to several French winner, notably high-class hurdler/chaser up to 3m4f Yala Enki; returned from lengthy absence to finish decent second in 2m6f Limerick mares' maiden hurdle in April (soft) and earlier this month chased all-the-way winner for much of the way in 2m2f Downpatrick mares bumper on good ground; return to 2m4f to suit and should go well.