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12:25 Downpatrick

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Bill McIlroy Bookmaker Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5267.86
  • 2m 2f 165y
  • 15 runners
  • Win time: 4m 41s
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Downpatrick

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Had a chance when a last fence faller in a point-to-point for Pierce Power in April; very interesting debutant here for Henry de Bromhead and worth a market check.

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4th

3

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:32 Downpatrick

Serenity Grove

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Won his maiden hurdle here in 2021 for Henry de Bromhead; spells on the sideline since and pulled up on his last three runs on the track; off another six months and hard to make a case for.

33/1

0

5

29th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 70y

12:00 Leopardstown

Serenity Grove

11st 9lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Regressive for Henry de Bromhead after winning a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in 2021; should be better for last month's point-to-point run but hard to make a strong case for him.

25/1

2

28th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

13:01 Fairyhouse

Serenity Grove

11st 9lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Henry De Bromhead

Career has failed to progress as might have been hoped after a maiden hurdle win on his racecourse debut; reported to have bled when pulled-up at Clonmel in his first handicap chase; best watched for the moment.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5222-3 BF

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Runner-up in three maiden hurdles before a disappointing effort in a Tramore maiden hurdle when last seen in June; leading claims on form but finding it difficult to win a race.

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7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 38y

19:30 Kilbeggan

The Greek

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two runners for Gordon Elliott and Carl Millar claims a valuable 7lb; three time chase winner with last victory coming in June 2023; disappointing last time at Tipperary but the return to a right handed track offers hope; chase form figures of 4FF8 going left handed compared to 2612P101 going to the right; wears usual headgear and tongue tie.

10/1

8th

1

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:03 Tipperary

The Greek

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Should be better for last month's hurdles run at Wexford, his first outing since falling in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last July, having won at Punchestown the previous month; 3-11 over fences; leading chance now with his fitness advanced.

4/1

4th

9

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

The Greek

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing third 2 out, weakened from last

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-3 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Seven-time Flat winner and has performed respectably in two starts over hurdles, even if his second run at Kilbeggan in July was a little underwhelming; extra couple of furlongs could well suit and looks sure to be thereabouts.

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8th

13

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Wild Shot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more.

10/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Wild Shot

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important.

3/1

6th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Wild Shot

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

10/1

Form: 2210-4

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Consistent in bumpers last season having butted heads with some of the best in the business; ran out of steam late on after some iffy jumping on his hurdles debut at Sligo last month; back in trip will suit and the experience should stand to him; contender.

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1st

1

13th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 140y

16:20 Cork

The Banger Doyle

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: John Queally

held up in midfield

5/4

2nd

4

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:30 Listowel

The Banger Doyle

11st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John Queally

6lb higher than when winning a Punchestown handicap chase in June; second twice over hurdles since and a close enough fourth in a 2m Flat handicap at Clonmel since; a better chaser and hard enough to see him out of the shake-up if he produces his best.

6/1

4th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

The Banger Doyle

9st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John Queally

slowly away, slightly awkward start, raced in last but in touch with leaders

3/1

Form: 825-22

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Flat winner for John Oxx; runner-up three times over hurdles, including when a remote runner-up in a Tipperary maiden hurdle when last seen in May; needs a bit of cut in the ground but certainly a candidate to get involved.

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4

22nd Jan 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Easca Peasca

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: B R Hamilton

Won a 2m maiden at Gowran in October; backed that up with a C&D handicap success in November; closely matched with Banbridge on running in a Leopardstown handicap.

8/1

6th

3

26th Dec 2021

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Easca Peasca

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: B R Hamilton

Won a maiden at Gowran in October; backed that up with a handicap success at Navan last month; back down in grade now after contesting a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse last time.

16/1

14th

16

28th Nov 2021

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Easca Peasca

10st 1lb

J: Conor Orr

T: B R Hamilton

Wins in a maiden at Gowran and a handicap at Navan prove he is going in the right direction; had the benefit of Shane Fitzgerald's when securing his narrow Navan win; more on his plate now.

16/1

Form: 55

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

No impression in two summer bumpers; no surprise if he was better than that and worth watching here.

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3rd

8

12th Oct 2021

Good

2m 4f 150y

14:30 Punchestown

Magnetic Zero

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

Showed little in two bumpers runs; moderate sixth on hurdling debut at Downpatrick; cheekpieces fitted now.

25/1

6th

6

17th Sep 2021

Yielding

2m 2f 165y

12:25 Downpatrick

Magnetic Zero

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

No impression in two summer bumpers; no surprise if he was better than that and worth watching here.

33/1

Form: 357

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Showed ability on her first couple of starts but beaten from early on in her most recent start here last month; others preferred.

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9th

13

14th Oct 2021

Good

2m 0f 0y

12:30 Tramore

JJ Nester

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Robert Widger

Nicely-bred sort who ran well in a bumper at Perth during the summer but dismal handicap bow in this sphere at Gowran.

25/1

19th

6

1st Oct 2021

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:13 Gowran Park

JJ Nester

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Corbett

T: Robert Widger

Showed ability when third in a Perth bumper on debut but has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles over further than this; could do better on handicap debut and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

11

17th Sep 2021

Yielding

2m 2f 165y

12:25 Downpatrick

JJ Nester

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Corbett

T: Robert Widger

Showed ability on her first couple of starts but beaten from early on in her most recent start here last month; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Ran much too bad to be true on debut in a Punchestown bumper in April; best watched here.

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2nd

7

17th Jun 2022

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Whatcoloristhewind

10st 11lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

held up in last, went fourth home turn, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, hung left when went third run-in, not pace to challenge

7/1

3rd

9

29th May 2022

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:04 Fontwell

Whatcoloristhewind

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Seamus Mullins

5/2

1st

11

12th May 2022

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:45 Fontwell

Whatcoloristhewind

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Seamus Mullins

Form: 09

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Showed a little ability on the Flat in Britain but nothing in two starts over hurdles; makes no appeal.

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16

(3)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Eternal Prince

12st 0lb

J: Reserve

T: J J Lambe

Maiden under all codes has his work cut out against some of these; reserve

16

17th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Eternal Prince

12st 0lb

J: Reserve

T: J J Lambe

Second reserve; no realistic chance?

15th

9

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Eternal Prince

11st 8lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: J J Lambe

always towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression after 3 out

33/1

50/1

Form: 07

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

No show in two starts over hurdles although wasn't disgraced at Kilbeggan last time; needs this for a handicap mark.

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18th

21

24th May 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Punchestown

Royal Finesse

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hart

T: L Young

Handicap form is poor and cannot entertain on seasonal return.

100/1

21

7th May 2022

Good

3m 0f 50y

16:55 Cork

Royal Finesse

10st 13lb

J: Martin Mooney

T: L Young

Third reserve; now 0-8 hurdling, tailed off when last seen in February.

12th

17

10th Feb 2022

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Royal Finesse

10st 13lb

J: Tommy Brett

T: L Young

Has hinted at a return to form of late and his fifth of 14 at Limerick last time when stepped back up in trip was his best run for a while; off 86 days and cheekpieces now fitted.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 97

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Three-time Flat winner but no impression on either start over hurdles; needs this for a mark.

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11th

3

17th Sep 2021

Yielding

2m 2f 165y

12:25 Downpatrick

Bushtucker Trial

11st 12lb

J: Adam Short

T: Leanne Breen

Three-time Flat winner but no impression on either start over hurdles; needs this for a mark.

50/1

Form: 09

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict

No show in either of her maiden hurdles; may fare better in handicaps.

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12th

15

17th Sep 2021

Yielding

2m 2f 165y

12:25 Downpatrick

Eannasareal

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

No show in either of her maiden hurdles; may fare better in handicaps.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Three runs on Flat last year for Henry de Bromhead without setting the world alight; others preferred.

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11th

5

6th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Miss Daingerfield

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position after 2 out, eased from last

7/1

4

15th Jul 2022

Good

1m 7f 50y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Miss Daingerfield

11st 7lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent early, in touch with leaders when fell 5th

7/1

Form: 85

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict

Improved on her second start when weakening late in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle two weeks ago; has ability and could outrun her likely odds with some more improvement.

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7th

7

27th Sep 2021

Good

2m 3f 209y

13:30 Roscommon

Darraughs Diamond

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: D M Christie

Well-held so far, big odds.

100/1

14th

14

17th Sep 2021

Yielding

2m 2f 165y

12:25 Downpatrick

Darraughs Diamond

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: D M Christie

Improved on her second start when weakening late in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle two weeks ago; has ability and could outrun her likely odds with some more improvement.

33/1

Form: 750-

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Well beaten in two bumpers but ran well in between in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown in March; off since April but no surprise should he play a hand.

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0

2

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:47 Kilbeggan

Skol

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J J Lambe

led narrowly, headed but prominent before 3rd

20/1

11th

11

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Skol

11st 7lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: J J Lambe

Struggling for form in light campaign in recent years but bit more encouraging here in June when staying on over 2m5f; still a good bit more required.

25/1

Form: 07

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

First reserve; well beaten in two starts and makes no appeal.

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8

19th Sep 2021

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Ill Ask The Uncle

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

Tailed off on first two starts and now tries longest trip yet; opposed.

100/1

16

17th Sep 2021

Yielding

2m 2f 165y

12:25 Downpatrick

Ill Ask The Uncle

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Andrew Fahey

First reserve; well beaten in two starts and makes no appeal.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Second reserve; newcomer by a Galileo sire; best watched on debut.

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11th

12

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:40 Downpatrick

Lonracha

11st 1lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out

14/1

6th

7

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Lonracha

11st 3lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

midfield

20/1

10th

7

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Lonracha

11st 6lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

Modest form in maidens; no appeal on the form of four attempts in handicap company last year; off for six months.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Third reserve; winning pointer for Rosemary Connors in the spring; interesting if he gets in.

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1st

5

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:10 Downpatrick

Ingenious Stroke

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

raced in second early, led and made rest after 1st, faced challenge when pushed along before 2 out, ridden and clear after 2 out, hard pressed when idled run-in, all out

6/1

3rd

3

12th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Ingenious Stroke

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, disputed lead 2nd, led clearly after 2nd, ridden but headed before 2 out, outpaced approaching last, no extra run-in

2/1

3rd

5

11th Jun 2022

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:20 Downpatrick

Ingenious Stroke

11st 8lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Henry De Bromhead

always towards rear, not fluent 1st, ridden after 3rd, never dangerous

3/1

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