MEETING · TODAY

Friday 22 May 2026 Downpatrick

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 50 runners First off 17:20

Going Good Headline 20:00 · €10,308

17:20

Randox Maiden Hurdle ✓ Result

2m2f185y ·Good ·€7,068 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Mr Master Mac

Age 5 · 11-12

313-

Thomas O'Connor 7%

Mark Fahey 13%

—

11-12

9/4 2/1 9/4

Promise on bumper debut at Roscommon before winning Sligo bumper (18.5f, good to yielding); moderate third of 10 at Tramore on hurdles bow on return (raced keenly); should improve.

AI verdict

SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cailin Deas

Age 8 · 11-5

U417U-

Keith Donoghue 13%

Ian Patrick Donoghue 10%

—

11-5

4/1

Finally rewarded on tenth bumper start with Kilbeggan win in August on good to yielding; saddle slipped when midfield on hurdles debut; unseated rider at the first at Thurles in November; first run for new yard after 183 days off.

AI verdict

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Glendaars Secret

Age 5 · 11-4

P J O'Hanlon 7%

Dermot A McLoughlin 8%

—

11-4

33/1

Sent off at odds of 200-1 on Down Royal debut this month and ran accordingly; needs more time.

AI verdict

SR 73 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Holy Joe

Age 6 · 11-4

Sam Ewing 12%

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

11-4

10/1 11/1 10/1

Sent off the yard's second string for 2m4f Perth debut (wore hood to post) last month when held up in rear and always behind but no surprise to see major improvement given his connections; market will guide.

AI verdict

SR 85 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Le Questionnaire

Age 5 · 11-4

3202-

Danny Gilligan 12%

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

11-4

3/1

Second runner for yard; placed in both point starts in Britain; beaten a long way on hurdles/stable debut at Fairyhouse; no match for easy winner at Tramore (16.5f, good to yielding) but finished clear of the remainder; high on the shortlist.

AI verdict

SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Raleagh Scope

Age 5 · 11-4

PU4P4-

John Shinnick 8%

C A McBratney 4%

—

11-4

28/1 22/1 25/1

Never a factor in four starts under rules last year; failed to get involved in five points since February; blinkers; difficult to fancy.

AI verdict

SR 19 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Royal Mal

Age 5 · 11-4

4F35-

Donagh Meyler 11%

Mrs Gillian Callaghan 9%

—

11-4

18/1 14/1 16/1

Some promise on third point start when third at Oldtown in February; raced keenly when beaten 33l into fifth on Cork bumper debut; needs to pull out more on hurdles bow.

AI verdict

SR 75 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Undertheinfluence

Age 5 · 11-4

—

Carl Millar 11%

Noel C. Kelly 9%

—

11-4

28/1

Court Cave gelding; 3,000euros 3yo; fifth foal; dam unraced; only of interest if the market speaks in his favour.

AI verdict

SR 76 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Yolanda's Star

Age 6 · 10-11

—

Gavin Brouder(5) 7%

Edward F Power 9%

—

10-11

50/1

Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper and 2m4f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Livelovelaugh, out of point winner; best watched.

AI verdict

SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

17:52

Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

2m2f185y ·Good ·€7,068 · 3 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Arcland

Age 10 · 12-0

4/241-

Eoghan Finegan 10%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

112

12-0

13/2 5/1 6/1

Dual Flat winner got off the mark over hurdles over C&D last September; raised 6lb for this first hurdle runs since; not a bad seasonal bow on the Flat recently.

AI verdict

SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

I'll Be Handy

Age 4 · 11-10

5224-

James Smith 9%

Matthew J Smith 8%

114

11-10

11/2 FCST 9/2

Modest Flat maiden but has run some fine races in defeat in juvenile hurdles against some smart rivals; not as good in a Grade 3 last time with cheekpieces on; this is easier so is one to consider.

AI verdict

SR 92 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Microscope

Age 7 · 11-2

/0054-

Michael Kenneally 10%

Peter Buchanan 6%

100

11-2

25/1 18/1 25/1

Ran above his previous efforts when beaten 13l at 150-1 in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time; needs to show that wasn't a fluke on handicap debut.

AI verdict

SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

18:29

Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

2m5f180y ·Good ·€5,900 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Scary Askari

Age 6 · 11-7

20860-

Shane Fitzgerald 10%

Sean McParlan 11%

11-7

20/1 16/1 18/1

Has shown ability including when runner-up in a course bumper; made a respiratory noise in running when soundly beaten on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; never involved at Punchestown in December.

AI verdict

SR 68 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Boston Queen

Age 5 · 11-0

9960-

Alan O'Sullivan 10%

Gordon Elliott 18%

11-0

20/1

Beaten a cumulative distance of 131l in trio of maidens at 2m-2m2f on good and yielding ground; jumping issues evident when tailed off on handicap debut at Killarney; top connections and may have benefitted from the break.

AI verdict

SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Gortmore Lady

Age 6 · 10-12

0357P-

E Walsh 7%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

10-12

12/1 9/1 12/1

Now 0-16 but hit the frame over C&D twice for Tony Martin off higher marks; pulled up on chase debut at Tramore when last seen in November; betting will guide on yard debut; tongue-tied.

AI verdict

SR 81 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Phildante

Age 9 · 10-7

52006-

Shane O'Callaghan 7%

Eoin Doyle 5%

10-7

14/1

Maiden chased home a clear winner over 3m at Wexford last summer; rounded off last year with okay sixth of 16 at Tramore (2m5f) in November; off the track 178 days.

AI verdict

SR 86 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Yoursimplythebest

Age 6 · 10-5

332P7-

Mike O'Connor 6%

Gerard Keane 9%

10-5

12/1 FCST 11/1

Showed next to nothing in maidens; placed on her first three handicaps before pulled up at Fairyhouse; found less than what looked likely when seventh of 16 at Tramore (2m5f) last month.

AI verdict

SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Jetstream Jeff

Age 5 · 10-5

U0000-

Cian Cullinan 6%

Peter McCreery 4%

10-5

80/1 FCST 50/1

Hardly beaten a rival in four maidens, impossible to make a case for on handicap debut unless quicker ground brings improvement.

AI verdict

SR 60 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Milesfromthehonk

Age 6 · 10-4

700P0-

John Shinnick 8%

Gordon Elliott 18%

10-4

18/1

Second runner for yard; weak form in maidens; pulled up at Cork on handicap debut; never sighted at Fairyhouse in December; needs a transformation but early days for top stable.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

19:00

Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Beginners Chase ✓ Result

2m3f100y ·Good ·€6,479 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Art Of Silence

Age 8 · 11-12

88/7P-

Eoghan Finegan 10%

Gerard Keane 9%

—

11-12

40/1 FCST 33/1

Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner in 2023; returned from absence last year with two moderate Flat runs; tailed off over hurdles at Gowran; pulled up at Fairyhouse; not easy to fancy on chase debut.

AI verdict

SR 74 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Double Power

Age 6 · 11-12

P6600-

Conor Stone-Walsh 7%

Ian Patrick Donoghue 10%

—

11-12

33/1

Record of 0-9 in points; best of four maiden hurdle runs was on debut at Leopardstown when sixth behind Frankie John; gained a mark of 100 over hurdles which gives him a squeak in this.

AI verdict

SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Giant Haystacks

Age 7 · 11-12

34075-

Danny Gilligan 12%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

100

11-12

17/2 FCST 15/2

Second runner for yard; top-rated of these over fences; third on sole point start; 1-13 over hurdles; tailed off on chase bow at Fairyhouse; improved fifth of 16 in Thurles handicap chase (2m2f, soft) in February; should be involved if the ground doesn't deteriorate.

AI verdict

SR 71 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Pourquoi Poi

Age 5 · 11-12

05158-

Darragh O'Keeffe 13%

Paul W Flynn 9%

11-12

15/2 9/1 7/1

Won Punchestown handicap hurdle last August (2m4f, good to yielding) off 87; went backwards late on at Kilbeggan last time; dam out of half-sister to Irish Grand National winner Maid Of Money so an interesting chasing debutant.

AI verdict

SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Auntie Lacey

Age 6 · 11-5

/5386-

Sean O'Keeffe 9%

Paul Nolan 10%

—

11-5

8/1 7/1 15/2

Point winner for Colin Bowe; maiden over hurdles; encouragement taken from chasing debut when midfield at Thurles in October (18.5f, good to yielding); dam half-sister to dual Grade 1-winning chaser Conflated; tongue-tied on return.

AI verdict

SR 88 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Grace Faraday

Age 8 · 11-5

21456-

James Smith 9%

A. McCann 8%

—

11-5

20/1 14/1 18/1

Stays well; gave a stout hurdles performance when scoring over 3m at Galway in October; beaten in excess of 20l in her most recent three races; 90-rated hurdler may struggle over this trip on chase debut.

AI verdict

SR 85 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Jampot Lane

Age 8 · 11-5

00/7-

Aidan Kelly 9%

Gearoid O'Loughlin 0%

—

11-5

40/1 33/1 40/1

Hinted at some ability in three maiden hurdles; no time wasted in sending her chasing but doesn't look like an obvious winner.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Massabielle

Age 6 · 11-5

086P0-

P J O'Hanlon 7%

Dermot A McLoughlin 8%

—

11-5

66/1 FCST 50/1

Maiden from 10 starts; modest 80-rated hurdler looks set to struggle on her chase bow.

AI verdict

SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Saunton Surf

Age 7 · 11-5

/9P55-

Mr O McGill 17%

Gary McGill 5%

11-5

11/1 11/1 10/1

Some decent form when trained in Britain; couple of fair efforts in handicap hurdles since joining this yard, including when fifth of 12 here (2m6f) last time; 99-rated hurdler should be in the mix if she takes to larger obstacles.

AI verdict

SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

19:30

Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase ✓ Result

2m7f150y ·Good ·€6,479 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Cebu City

Age 7 · 12-0

2243-1

Mr R James 10%

S G Carey 14%

—

12-0

13/2 13/2 6/1

A win, four runner-ups and a third to his name from eight point runs, the victory on latest at Stowlin when keeping on well to score by 5l; entitled to respect off the back of that but still has plenty to find to trouble West Of Idaho.

AI verdict

SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Everest The Brave

Age 6 · 12-0

F-1

Mr D G Lavery 12%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

—

12-0

7/2 3/1 10/3

Was coming there to win when falling at the last in Cragmore point in January but made no mistake on first run for Gavin Cromwell when scoring by 1l at Necarne 13 days ago; should give West Of Idaho most to think about.

AI verdict

SR 67 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mister Frostie

Age 7 · 12-0

7135P-

Mr O McGill 17%

C A McBratney 4%

—

12-0

11/1 12/1 10/1

Hints of ability in maiden hurdles for this stable; won a maiden point at Hexham last November; hard to fancy on the form of his run since returning to Colin McBratney.

AI verdict

SR 69 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sledgehammer

Age 6 · 12-0

P15P6-

Mr T A Halford(2) 7%

C. W. J. Farrell 5%

—

12-0

28/1 28/1 25/1

Narrow winner of a maiden point at Tyrella in February after two failures to complete; tailed off on hunter chase debut at Down Royal; pulled up over C&D next time after bad mistake; distant sixth at Tramore last month.

AI verdict

SR 72 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Vodka Splash

Age 7 · 12-0

52306-

Mr B Aherne 0%

Garry Aherne 0%

—

12-0

40/1

Sole win from 12 point starts at Ballindenisk in January; well behind Sledgehammer in Tramore hunters' chase; holds very little chance here; tongue-tied.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Weespoof

Age 7 · 12-0

31P1-2

Mr N. McParlan 8%

Gerald Stephen Quinn 7%

—

12-0

7/1 11/2 7/1

Solid pointer who is 3-13 with six further placings; 28l behind West Of Idaho when runner-up at Necarne a fortnight ago; cheekpieces are tried now.

AI verdict

SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

West Of Idaho

Age 6 · 12-0

112-11

Mr B O'Neill 12%

D M Christie 5%

—

104

12-0

10/11 4/5 5/6

Highly progressive pointer, winning four of his last five starts and won his last two by a combined 54l; his only defeat this year was arguably his best run when runner-up to Cause For Comment (several of these behind); will take a lot of beating here.

AI verdict

SR 104 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

20:00

Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase ✓ Result

3m4f165y ·Good ·€10,308 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Asphalt Cowboy

Age 8 · 12-0

023P5-

Mr R James 10%

S G Carey 14%

—

103

12-0

17/2 9/1 17/2

Two point wins plus two hunter chase wins, notably this race last year; however, has been poor on his two recent starts and looks to be the yard's second string.

AI verdict

SR 103 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cause For Comment

Age 6 · 12-0

/2118-

Mr P W Mullins 33%

S G Carey 14%

—

114

12-0

4/6 4/5 8/13

Point winner was just denied by stablemate Asphalt Cowboy in this race last year when favourite; won a maiden hunter chase here over 3m in March but couldn't cope with the rise in class at Punchestown since; this is easier and stable selected.

AI verdict

SR 114 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dorking Cock

Age 12 · 12-0

0P/5-2

Mr S Connor 5%

Stuart Crawford 11%

—

12-0

17/2 7/1 15/2

Has won three over hurdles and fences; ran well at times in defeat in points and hunter chases last season but has to do much better today.

AI verdict

SR 92 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Fortune Lad

Age 6 · 12-0

21F21-

Mr B O'Neill 12%

D M Christie 5%

—

102

12-0

9/2 7/2 9/2

Won for the third time in points at Loughanmore last time, easily, albeit against only two rivals; still respected on rules debut for a yard that does well in these races and looks their first string.

AI verdict

SR 102 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Gorthill

Age 10 · 12-0

6UP5P-

Mr N. McParlan 8%

Stephen Carlin 0%

—

12-0

33/1 22/1 28/1

Four point wins and won a 3m hunter chase here in 2023; however, can't be fancied on his point form of last season.

AI verdict

SR 92 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Montecam

Age 7 · 12-0

206U3-

Mr J W Hendrick 5%

W J Codd 0%

—

12-0

11/1 17/2 11/1

Useful hurdler up to last season ran his best race in three points when third in an open race at Toomebridge last time; ran well enough on sole chase start in 2024 but has to do more.

AI verdict

SR 92 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Our Story

Age 8 · 12-0

3472-4

Mr B Aherne 0%

Garry Aherne 0%

—

12-0

20/1 14/1 18/1

A record of only 2-16 in points and has been well held on both hunter chase outings this year; cheekpieces need to bring improvement.

AI verdict

SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ramillies

Age 11 · 12-0

5P66-O

Mr T C Kileff 0%

D M Christie 5%

—

12-0

28/1 20/1 28/1

Second runner for yard; six-time point winner has been well below his best in that sphere last season and isn't easy to fancy on that form.

AI verdict

SR 90 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

20:30

Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate Point-To-Point INH Flat Race ✓ Result

2m1f165y ·Good ·€6,479 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bearys Cross

Age 6 · 12-0

UPUU-

Mr M J McGrath 0%

Roger Joseph McGrath 0%

—

12-0

14/1 10/1 14/1

Form figures in points aren't inspiring but was still in the lead at the second-last when unseating at Ballysteen last time; could run better than expectations.

AI verdict

SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Brootally

Age 6 · 12-0

PP/1-4

Mr D McGill(7) 10%

Peter Buchanan 6%

—

12-0

6/1 6/1 5/1

Won a point on fourth start last month on his first run in almost a year; solid bumper debut at Wexford early this month and should step forward from that so can be a player.

AI verdict

SR 71 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Im Too Busy

Age 5 · 12-0

P-0

Mr J W Hendrick 5%

Yvonne Latta 14%

—

12-0

25/1 FCST 22/1

Pulled up then beaten a long way in two point runs so isn't easy to fancy on bumper debut.

AI verdict

SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Juarno

Age 5 · 12-0

4-5

Mr S Connor 5%

Stuart Crawford 11%

—

12-0

20/1 20/1 18/1

The best of two point runs when beaten 8l at Necarne last time; there is a bumper winner in his pedigree but needs to find lots of improvement.

AI verdict

SR 70 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Majestic Horizon

Age 5 · 12-0

1-3

Miss P Elvin 7%

P J Rothwell 7%

—

12-0

9/4 5/2 2/1

Won his sole point start at Rathcannon last winter for Cormac Doyle and the form has been franked on the track since; finished 2.5l in front of today's rival Brootally when third in a Wexford bumper recently; can improve from that and be a major player.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dinner Dance

Age 5 · 11-7

Mr T A Halford(2) 7%

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

11-7

5/2 2/1 5/2

Won her sole point start at Aghabullogue in January on heavy ground for Patrick Kiely; makes rules debut for this top yard on different ground but should cope as a half-sister to Group 2 Flat scorer Safe Voyage; big player.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Theemeraldempress

Age 4 · 11-1

Mr B M Coonan(7) 6%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

—

11-1

3/1 5/2 3/1

Just denied on point debut for Sean Doyle at Loughanmore after making most of the running; sold for £70,000 since and makes bumper debut for a top yard; comes from the family of Faugheen; respected.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.