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Down Royal — Yesterday’s review (21 June 2026)
Soft ground dominated the card at Down Royal yesterday and had a clear impact on declarations: several runners were withdrawn or judged unsuitable for the going, and one runner was pulled up. Despite the testing surface, the meeting produced a handful of surprise results with three big-priced winners — Counting Coup (25/1), Madbadanddangerous (18/1) and Charm Of Venice (16/1) — while Teologia produced a decisive, straightforward success in the 14:41 handicap. Trainers and riders adapted well to the conditions and the action provided several memorable closing stages.
Key incidents: a number of horses were declared non-runners due to the unsuitable soft going; Thrifty Of Digby was pulled up in the Ulster Oaks; one declared reserve (Onyeisi) was listed but did not make the final line-up; Stonyfalls had been noted as having run the previous day and was not part of the finishing order. Overall the card was completed with competitive finishes despite the withdrawals.
Latest winners
| # | Time | Race | Going | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Margin / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14:06 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | SOFT | Charm Of Venice | 16/1 | A. Oliver / Gary Carroll | Led final 110yds, won going away — 2¾l to 2nd |
| 2 | 14:41 | Belfast Live: Number 1 For News And Sport Handicap | SOFT | Teologia | 11/4 | Joseph P. O’Brien / J. M. Sheridan | Led 2f out, ridden and clear inside final furlong — easily (5½l) |
| 3 | 15:16 | Mongey Communications Handicap | SOFT | Albatala | 11/2 | John C. McConnell / Gary Carroll | Led over 2f out, eased near finish — 12l to 2nd |
| 4 | 15:53 | BOYLE Sports Irish EBF Ulster Oaks Fillies Handicap | SOFT | Chica Guerrera | 4/1 | Mark Fahey / Ronan Whelan | Headed late, quickened inside final furlong — 6½l to 2nd; Thrifty Of Digby PU |
| 5 | 16:33 | BOYLE Sports Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap) | SOFT | Madbadanddangerous | 18/1 | Noel Meade / Gavin Ryan | Late run to lead towards finish — ¾l to 2nd |
| 6 | 17:13 | Mount Charles Handicap | SOFT | Deluca Chop | 9/2 | S. M. Duffy / Paddy Harnett | Switched right, led final 110yds — short-head to 2nd |
| 7 | 17:43 | Event Co Marquees Maiden | SOFT | Counting Coup | 25/1 | M. A. Ahern / Nathan Crosse | Went clear towards finish after battling from 2f out — 3l to 2nd |
Brief takeaway: soft going shaped the meeting and accounted for a number of non-runners, but the card still produced authoritative performances — notably Teologia’s easy handicap success and several long-odds scorers who finished strongly. Connections will now consider the ground when plotting targets for the winners in the coming weeks.
Down Royal Tips and Today’s Races
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Down Royal Race Results
Down Royal is one of just two turf tracks in Northern Ireland along with Downpatrick. It plays host to the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing in November which features the Grade 1 Champion Chase. They also race on the flat here in the summer where the June meeting features the Ulster Derby and Ulster Oaks. There are popular evening meetings at Down Royal and a Boxing Day card.
The three-mile Champion Chase was first run in 1999 and was awarded Grade 1 status in 2002. Famous winners include Florida Pearl (1999), Looks Like Trouble (2000), Beef Or Salmon (2004, 2005) and Kauto Star (2008). The course also stages the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle and the Grade 2 Skymas Chase at the November meeting. The WKD Hurdle was promoted to Grade 2 status in 2010 and past winners include Mac’s Joy (2004) and Jezki (2013). The Skymas Hurdle is has been won by the likes of Moscow Flyer (2002) and Don Cossack (2014).
GG publish Down Royal race results within moments of the weigh in being confirmed. The winner, placed horses and SP returns are displayed as soon as possible on Today’s Results & Racecards page. You can also search previous results from the calendar tab beneath the page title.
Racecourse Guide
Established in 1789, this Grade 1 track has seen many champions pass through its gates and remains the “jewel of the North” in Irish racing. A right-handed, undulating course which could be described as “galloping” given it is just short of two miles in circumference, Down Royal presents a true test of a horse’s ability.
The chase course is on the outside of the hurdles track and is very fair with an uphill finish and a short run-in. Hurdles races have a slightly longer run-in and jockeys often take their horses wide here in search of better ground. There is a chute for five furlong sprint races on the flat but horses still race on the turn until the final furlong.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
The Shortcross Gin Suite is on the ground floor of the hospitality pavilion overlooking the racecourse. It has its own private balcony and a glass front for clear views across the track. The Pravha Suite is on the top floor and overlooks the parade ring while the exclusive Moscow Flyer Suite is on the first floor of the main grandstand. Corporate Box Hire can cater for up to 16 guests. All hospitality suites have their own private bar facilities and there are various eateries around the course to suit every budget.
Down Royal is near Lisburn in Northern Ireland, approximately 25 minutes by car or taxi from Belfast City centre. The nearest railway station is at Lisburn, 10 minutes from the racecourse.
Tickets
You can book your Down Royal tickets in advance online. There is a £5 discount for senior citizens on general admission. Please enquire for discounts if booking for large groups. You can also reserve your Trackside Marquee Racing Lounge ticket or two-course Premium Hospitality.
The Effect of the Draw
A low draw is an advantage at Down Royal in sprint races. The track favours front-runners and fast starters are very difficult to peg back.
Contact and Location
Down Royal Racecourse, Gravelhill Rd, Lisburn, County Antrim BT27 5RW. Northern Ireland.
Official Website: https://downroyal.com/