June 14 / 14.15 Downpatrick

14.15

Good

Randox Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 14 runners
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Randox Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 5FFP-1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Can falter in the jumping department but put it all together when landing second course win last month (2m3f, good); the runner-up has won on the Flat since; up 6lb but a live contender again.
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9th

1

(15)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Galway

Goodie Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time hurdles winner, rated 110; has struggled in two Flat maidens this season.

100/1

8th

5

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Goodie Girl

10st 9lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time hurdle winner stays 2m6f in that sphere and rated 110; beaten a long way on sole Flat start at Ballinrobe on return this year but can do better today.

16/1

Form: 158P-7 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Hit by the handicapper after bolting up in 2m handicap hurdle at last year's Galway festival; still 9lb higher now and made no impression behind Goodie Girl here on latest.
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4th

6

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Son Of Hypnos

10st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for this stable this year but exploited a much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good to firm) in August; possibly went too hard when attempting to follow up next time; remains on a workable mark and one to consider.

10/1

6th

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for new stable this year but exploited much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner by 8l here (2m2f, good to firm) last month; back up 8lb for that but remains well handicapped on old form.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

Form: 5531-3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Gained first win over hurdles under positive ride in modest Bellewstown maiden (2m1f, good) in April when the 2-5 favourite; decent third of five in Ballinrobe hurdle on latest when poorly treated by the conditions of the race; player back in a handicap.
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2

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Chortal

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

4yo who is penalised for winning a Bellewstown maiden in April (2m1f, good); 0-4 in the meantime but the form of those defeats reads well in the context of this race, with his latest conqueror progressive.

Evs

Form: 11215-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner who won three bumpers in Britain; runner-up in Aintree maiden hurdle before winning at Sedgefield (2m4f) in December; led for much of way in 2m7f Thurles novice; this trip could be on the sharp side on return/handicap bow.
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1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:18 Perth

Takt De Touques

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

3-3 in bumpers last year (two wins here) and opened hurdling account in modest Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, soft) in December; not discredited when fifth over 2m7f at Thurles (good) later that month and has good claims on this handicap debut if ready to roll after 204-day absence.

5/2

5th

8

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 44y

15:05 Thurles

Takt De Touques

11st 4lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

led narrowly or disputed lead, not fluent 2nd

8/1

Form: 22189- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Killarney last summer off 106; disappointed in two subsequent starts but was second in C&D novice here last June so can't be fully discounted; one of two for top yard.
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1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Red Glory

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Yet to get his head in front this summer but fine efforts in defeat in the Tribes at Galway and when beaten 1l over 2m1f at this venue behind the subsequent Galway hurdle winner; creeping up the weights and hasn't been shaping as though this longer trip is what he wants.

9/2

4th

6

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Red Glory

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose winner won his last hurdle race over C&D last October; ran a solid race from the front to be third to Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; 3lb better off and cheekpieces added; chance.

15/2

3rd

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Red Glory

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth behind Malbay Madness at Downpatrick last month; should be sharper for the run, his first since signing off a good spell of form with a narrow Galway win last autumn.

12/1

Form: 100-77

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Shock 150-1 Tramore maiden hurdle win last August but has been regressive since; needs plenty more to feature.
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6th

3

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Mountain Port

10st 12lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Won an Irish maiden hurdle but hasn't offered a lot in handicaps and now in another new yard; likely best watched.

20/1

12th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Mountain Port

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Tramore maiden winner in 2024 has largely struggled in handicaps; absent since modest fourth in Tramore Flat maiden last August so likely best watched.

16/1

4th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Mountain Port

10st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Has regressed in handicap hurdles since winning a 2m maiden here 12 months ago; started off in points and would be a surprise winner on Flat debut.

50/1

Form: 0205-1 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; went close in Naas maiden hurdle last December; off the mark in maiden hurdle at this track (2m3f, good) on latest when strong in the betting; the second and third have run dismally since but respected back in a handicap.
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5th

14

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Hills Of Glory

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Off the mark in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but beaten 10l when behind several of these at Tipperary a fortnight ago; yard's second-string.

22/1

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Hills Of Glory

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly-raced 8yo; Fair fifth at Kilbeggan on penultimate start off the same mark; workmanlike winner of a maiden hurdle last time at Downpatrick (2m3f, good); this will be just his second run in a handicap so he is entitled to continue improving.

9/2

Form: /379-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Willie Mullins; ran well in defeat several times in maidens (softer ground); well beaten in three starts for this yard; not one to be confident in.
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7

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:05 Downpatrick

Maroto

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Andrew McNamara

Some promise for Willie Mullins last year but tailed off in three runs for new connections; engaged here Saturday.

20/1

5th

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

17:30 Sligo

Maroto

11st 4lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

11/4

Form: 8/734-

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fourth in Tullyhill's maiden hurdle at Naas on debut; tailed off next two starts; more encouraging signs when third at Wexford in October and solid fourth on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in December; market will reveal expectations after break.
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2nd

10

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Killarney

Stoneyford Lady

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Got off the mark over fences at Thurles last November; ran well at Wexford and Galway six days apart in July; was going well again when falling at Ballinrobe since; chance.

7/1

8

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Stoneyford Lady

11st 2lb

J: Danny Power

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over this trip at Thurles last November (yielding) and running well in defeat of late, third to Ballybrittas at Wexford (2m) and only weakened late into fourth (Leave In Secret third) over 2m2f at Galway festival on similar ground; has her chance again.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 4209-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Wexford maiden hurdle last October (had Stoneyford Lady 13l behind); midfield in 19-runner Leopardstown handicap at Christmas; well behind Goodie Girl on latest but that was his first run in 148 days and has a big pull in the weights with that mare here; contender.
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3rd

3

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

14:13 Stratford

Depalma

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish 7yo; dual point winner who has not been with Dan Skelton for long, and his maiden hurdle win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month is split by two runner-up efforts over fences; turned over at 4-6 in a three-runner race last time but he looked stretched over 3m2f and he's still unexposed in this sphere; big player back in trip.

9/4

2nd

3

28th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

13:50 Newton Abbot

Depalma

10st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won two points in Ireland; beaten 3l by Limerick Leader on yard debut at Bangor (3m, good) but he's now 13lb better off with the winner and has since won a maiden hurdle here, albeit narrowly; interesting on that Bangor form.

10/11

1st

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:02 Newton Abbot

Depalma

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fair maiden hurdler at 2m-2m4f and a dual Irish point winner who was in good form in that sphere in the spring; made a pleasing start for Dan Skelton when a 3l second to a subsequent winner in a handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good) two weeks ago; leading contender back in maiden company over hurdles.

5/4

Abandoned

Form: 9073-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden with limited hurdling experience; decent handicap debut third at Down Royal (2m4f, good) in April; didn't see out 3m at Wexford four weeks ago; likely improver back in trip.
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6

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Mickey Cohen

11st 5lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Youngest in the field, won 2m2f chase last year and was second in 2m7f handicap hurdle; returned to action in July and two hurdle runs were good efforts; below par on handicap chase debut last month.

7/1

6th

7

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Mickey Cohen

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

One of two for yard; won beginners' by 5.5l over 2m2f (yielding) here last September; three respectable runs over timber since and shaped like this trip might be within reach at Ballinrobe last time; could go well in first handicap chase.

13/2

5th

12

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Mickey Cohen

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Noel Meade

Sole success came in a Downpatrick beginners' chase (2m2f, yielding) last September; creditable fourth on seasonal return at Sligo in July and should strip fitter now; place possibilities.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 036-

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran a decent race in 4yo maiden hurdle at Catterick in January (15.5f, soft); midfield in 4yo maiden hurdle at Navan in March; finished last on the Flat at Down Royal 15 days ago; watch in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut.
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12th

6

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Bursinel

11st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Hit the frame in a maiden hurdle at Catterick in January and sixth in a much deeper race at Navan subsequently; didn't beat a rival on the Flat last month but that may have just been a pipe opener for his return to this sphere; not ruled out on handicap debut with cheekpieces fitted.

8/1

Form: 03-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in three Flat maidens without winning; the best of three hurdle runs was when third at Clonmel in April; watch the market for shrewd stable on handicap debut.
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5

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Dontgowithjoe

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Returns from an 11-month layoff on a hat-trick after back-to-back victories at this venue and Bellewstown, both on good ground, last August; has gone up a total of 13lb; further progress is feasible.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 4880-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
One of two for the yard; fourth in small-field Fairyhouse bumper last December; best run since when sixth of 15 here (2m3f) on latest when no luck in running; could improve on handicap debut.
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6

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Reinado

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Not beaten far when fifth of 15 on handicap debut at Roscommon (2m, good) in July but made a low-key stable debut last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

6

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Reinado

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Not beaten far when fifth of 15 on handicap debut at Roscommon (2m, good) in July but made a low-key stable debut last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

Verdict

A tricky handicap. bGoodie Girlp stuck to her task well when winning over C&D last time and the form has been franked. She should go well again if she can keep the jumping errors at bay. bHills Of Gloryp won a maiden hurdle here last month but the form doesn’t look strong. Gordon Elliott’s bChortalp should go well but bDEPALMAp gets the tentative nod. The lightly raced 6yo has a big pull in the weights with Goodie Girl and should be sharper this time around. [Adrian Wall]

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chortal

TOPSPEED:

Mickey Cohen

SPOTLIGHT:

Depalma

The Irish Sun:

Hills Of Glory

POSTDATA:

Chortal