March 30 / 15.30 Downpatrick

15.30

Good To Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 5f 185y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4P3212

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-16 over hurdles but has won twice in chases and is rated 11lb higher in that sphere; versatile regarding ground and ran well off 3lb lower on last start over hurdles at Fairyhouse; has run well over fences the last twice and she has place claims.
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7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Lilian Bland

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

Two-time chase winner is 1-17 over timber; took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in March, beating Joueuse Royale by 2.25l; in contention when falling in a Tramore handicap chase latest off 102; 5lb lower here and could go well back returned to hurdles.

4/1

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7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-342

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed in point-to-points and in two of her three maiden hurdles; opening mark of 104 doesn't look overly harsh and she could be well suited by the step up to 2m6f on her handicap debut; considered.
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4th

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Joueuse Royale

11st 7lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 6yo who came good for Olly Murphy at second attempt, in Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be okay back at 2m and can handle some underfoot ease; likely to give another good account.

5/2

1st

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Placed over hurdles and fences for Henry de Bromhead, she was sold to join new yard for 38,000euros in May; made a pleasing start for new connections when second of 11 finishers at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, shaping like this stiffer test of stamina should suit.

5/4

2nd

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish mare who made the frame on all five hurdling starts for Henry de Bromhead (1m7f-2m6f) and was placed on her chasing debut two runs ago; changed hands for 38,000euros in May; leading contender on stable debut.

Evs

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 76P526

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat; raised 1lb for 4.25l second of 23 at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) last month; this trip could suit but drying ground is a concern.
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3rd

8

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.

5/1

1st

17

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

12st 2lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time

6th

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Joya Del Mar

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Got off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time; raised 10lb for that wide-margin score but a repeat of that effort can see her go close.

4/1

Form: 0U3451

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
2-13 over hurdles; won in emphatic style at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) earlier this month in first time blinkers (retained) and hiked up 11lb; step up in trip here should pose no problems and she acts on most ground; dangerous to discount in current form.
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1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Maid On The Moon

12st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Easy winner over hurdles off 87 at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; has come up short three times since off revised mark; 0-6 over fences; needs more to win off this rating.

16/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Maid On The Moon

12st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Easy winner over hurdles off 87 at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; has come up short three times since off revised mark; 0-6 over fences; needs more to win off this rating.

16/1

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Maid On The Moon

11st 2lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Easy winner off 87 at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; has come up short twice since off revised mark, though wasn't beaten far latest; needs more to win off this rating.

8/1

Form: 725255 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Experienced hurdler is 1-14 in this sphere, the win coming in a mares' maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan; held by Maid On The Moon on their meeting at Leopardstown earlier this month but is better off at weights here and could get closer over this longer trip; visor now tried.
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4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Slim Marvel

10st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Slim Marvel

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland where she was effective on good ground; conditions were heavy when going close at Ffos Las a month ago (3m) and she travelled strongly deep into that race; possibilities off 4lb higher.

4/1

2nd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Slim Marvel

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland, winning just the once; made a quiet start for this yard at Chepstow but in a Class 3 handicap over 2m3f and this is easier; should handle the ground and has form over this far.

7/1

Form: 4562

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won a point-to-point on heavy; best effort over hurdles on latest when beaten a neck in Thurles maiden (2m4f, good to yielding); well worth a try at this trip on that evidence; not discounted on handicap debut.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Winning point-to-pointer got off the mark under rules in a 2m5f Sligo beginners' chase in October (good to yielding) for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three runs afterwards and no sign of a revival over hurdles at Limerick on his stable debut.

22/1

14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

Form: 146

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried on latest in a Listed mares' hurdle at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) and came up short; return to a sounder surface and switch to handicap company offer hope of a revival; not discounted.
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3

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Magic Boum

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really kicked on from that good start; however, wasn't beaten far at Navan last time over 2m4f and can run well if staying this trip; cheekpieces on.

9/2

4th

3

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Magic Boum

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Lost form last season after course 2m maiden win; failed to feature on seasonal debut at Limerick; needs a revival in form.

10/1

1

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

15:30 Downpatrick

Magic Boum

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for yard; point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried on latest in a Listed mares' hurdle at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) and came up short; return to a sounder surface and switch to handicap company offer hope of a revival; not discounted.

17/2

Form: 55412 BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
In form filly won a 3yo maiden at Limerick (2m, yielding to soft) on her penultimate start, beating the now 134 rated Bacchanalian; form of her Punchestown (2m, heavy) second to Slurricane on handicap debut was also boosted at Cheltenham; ground should be fine; leading chance if she stays this longer trip.
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5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

Form: 78756

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in third maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; not a bad effort on handicap debut when sixth of 17 at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); pedigree suggests this trip might suit; could outrun her likely odds.
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8

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

15:30 Downpatrick

Kilda Kelle

10st 12lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: J P Dempsey

Mild promise in third maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; not a bad effort on handicap debut when sixth of 17 at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); pedigree suggests this trip might suit; could outrun her likely odds.

16/1

6th

9

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Kilda Kelle

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Dempsey

Lightly raced 5yo hasn't featured in three maidens, showing a bit more last time at Fairyhouse; market best guide now entering handicaps.

14/1

5th

11

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 90y

14:48 Fairyhouse

Kilda Kelle

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

in rear, midfield 3rd

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €22.10
Straight Forecast €23.49
Tricast €196.40
Trifecta €418.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Out For A Stroll

POSTDATA:

Joueuse Royale

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Out For A Stroll

TOPSPEED:

Out For A Stroll

The Irish Sun:

Out For A Stroll