14:02 Down Royal
SoftBottlegreen Hurdle (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £26106.19
- 2m 0f 190y
- 7 runners
h.jpg)
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.60
- Place: £1.30
Form: 22411- D
Last run: 209 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 147
Ran in four Grade 1 races as a novice last season; fine effort in the 2m Royal Bond when narrowly beaten by the subsequent Supreme winner Marine Nationale, but highlights came over 2m4f at Aintree on final start, with the Challow winner Hermes Allen back in third; trip possibly shorter than ideal but sets a high standard.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
12st 0lb |
soon raced in second, led before 2 out (usual 4 out) |
8/11 |
|
1st 8 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Made all in Grade 3 at Naas (1m7f, soft) last month, taking advantage of drop back in class; has strong Grade 1 form-lines, notably a good effort in the Royal Bond when narrowly beaten by the subsequent Supreme winner Marine Nationale; ran well on sole 2m4f attempt; solid claims. |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 89y |
11st 1lb |
Grade 1 bumper winner in France won a Cork maiden hurdle on Irish debut before twice finishing second in Grade 1 novices; was below that level last time in the same grade at Leopardstown; sets the standard here dropped in class. |
4/6 |
13/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1125-1 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 136
Won her only bumper start and boasts a 3-5 record over hurdles including the Grade 3 mares' novice event on this card last year; career-best was in defeat against You Wear It Well at Cheltenham; not at best in Fairyhouse Grade 1; won easily on return at Gowran.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, prominent in chasing group, went second from 2 out (usual 4 out) |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 |
29th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, headway after 4 out, went second going easily after 3 out, led when ridden after 2 out, soon clear, steadied when mistake last, ran on |
5/4 |
|
5th 9 |
9th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner won a Wexford maiden and Down Royal Grade 3 over hurdles last autumn; kept fresh and a fine run in Cheltenham Grade 2 Mares' novice after a break; stepping up in trip here but sire's runners generally stay well, so commands utmost respect. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 213-12 D
Last run: 144 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 118
Improving sort in the first half of the year; won a 2m Limerick maiden hurdle before a solid run in a Grade 3 Cheltenham mares' handicap in April; made most to win a Ballinrobe novice; given a break after below-par Kilbeggan run in June; second-string for trainer of Irish Point.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent, led after 1st |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 8lb |
towards rear, in touch with leaders when not fluent 2 out (usual 4 out) |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 0U4133 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 109
Course bumper winner; has been running quite consistently at a modest level; huge task in this grade.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 43y |
10st 11lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, raced in last and detached throughout, mistake 2nd, lost touch after 4th, soon tailed off |
40/1 |
|
4th 7 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 4lb |
held up in last, headway after 2 out (usual 4 out) |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
led |
5/2 |
9/1
Form: 21104- D
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Did well over hurdles last winter/spring, winning twice and achieving a mark of 131; fit from Flat action but a few others make substantially more appeal here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 8 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
led, headed but prominent after 1st |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 5lb |
raced wide, didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, jumped slightly right 2nd |
9/1 |
|
5th 12 |
17th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 184y |
8st 13lb |
Did well over hurdles last winter/spring, winning twice and achieving a mark of 131; potentially well handicapped; struggled at Listowel before more encouraging run at Thurles; interesting that he is afforded another chance before a likely return to hurdling. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: -12153 CD
Last run: 145 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 111
Progressive form in handicaps this season but not suited by the race conditions.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 4 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
soon led, clear when not fluent 3rd, reduced lead before 4 out, headed and weakened quickly after 3 out |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 1lb |
reluctant to race, soon led, headed before 2 out (usual 4 out), lost second from 2 out (usual 4 out), soon weakened |
66/1 |
16/1
Form: 8/232-
Last run: 371 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Recent Flat handicap winner at the Curragh; finished second to Pied Piper in this event last year, but it looks like a much deeper race this time.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 11lb |
took keen hold, soon prominent in chasing group, lost position 4th, towards rear when not fluent 2 out (usual 4 out), soon weakened |
16/1 |
|
1st 13 (8) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, went third under 4f out, led up the centre under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, led again post |
11/2 |
|
4th 10 (9) |
28th Jul 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 175y |
8st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost position over 3f out, keeping on when short of room under 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders |
13/2 |
Terms and conditions
*Odds displayed on this page are sourced directly from online bookmakers. Please check all details before placing your bet(s). 18+ only.
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €21.10 |
| Trifecta | €54.00 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Irish Point