July 15 / 15.48 Downpatrick

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  • 2m 5f 185y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 01/5-8 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m7f here last year; poor in two runs (one hurdle, one chase) this year so has to firmly put those behind him.
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7

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Custers Mistake

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Peter McCreery

Absent since gaining second hurdles win in 2m4f Wexford handicap over a year ago for R J Tumilty, placed a couple of times previously over fences; best watched after such an absence.

20/1

1st

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Custers Mistake

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: R J Tumilty

Sole win over hurdles came at Downpatrick (2m7f) last year and went close to another success when just denied over a bit shorter there last time; up 3lb but this trip might be a bit sharp.

9/1

1

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Custers Mistake

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R J Tumilty

Won over 2m7f here last year; poor in two runs (one hurdle, one chase) this year so has to firmly put those behind him.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24-213 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in May but wasn't at that level on chase debut at Tramore since; has to be respected back hurdling off a 6lb higher mark.
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7

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 5lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Good form for Gavin Cromwell over 2m6f last year, winner at Downpatrick, second at Listowel festival; stable debut after nine months off.

16/1

7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

9th

7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

Form: /50P-F

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lost his form last summer and fell on return at Down Royal; others make more appeal.
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1

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Benz

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Weak Tramore maiden hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good); some reasonable efforts following that, particularly a nose second behind the decent Meetingofthewaters at Cork later that year (2m4f, yielding to soft); generally poor form since then but some of his best recent runs have been here, 6l fourth of 13 over C&D last time (behind Georgia Celena); others preferred.

12/1

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Benz

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Lost his form last summer and fell on return at Down Royal; others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: 0P961- D

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Had been chasing in the previous year without success but got off the mark over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kelso in April; has to be respected.
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4

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Rose Of Kalanisi

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Had been chasing in the previous year without success but got off the mark over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kelso in April; has to be respected.

11/4

1st

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:05 Kelso

Rose Of Kalanisi

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Irish raider with 0-14 strike-rate under rules; didn't run badly in a soft-ground handicap chase (3m) on latest outing in January but is quite tricky to weigh up on her return to hurdling for a new stable.

16/1

Form: P05-00

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.
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5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Intersky Sunset

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.

16/1

12th

4

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Intersky Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.

25/1

Form: 6906-9

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
One good bumper run; a hint of ability in maidens, though was beaten a long way on return at Kilbeggan; can do better; check the market.
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6

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Peg Of The Hills

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

One good bumper run; a hint of ability in maidens, though was beaten a long way on return at Kilbeggan; can do better; check the market.

8/1

9th

7

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

16:38 Kilbeggan

Peg Of The Hills

10st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Lacks a recent run; nothing to suggest she can feature in a race of this standard.

66/1

6th

8

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 176y

14:15 Clonmel

Peg Of The Hills

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Homebred showed bit of promise in bumpers for Conor O'Dwyer; 66s, well beaten on yard/hurdling debut last month.

80/1

Form: 73F-5F

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in defeat but was looking held when falling last time; clearly has jumping issues and needs to do better.
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2nd

5

4th Oct 2026

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

16:05 Kelso

Sir Carnegie

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

6yo who made it three wins for the season when scoring at Perth (3m, good) last month; respectable third there (3m, good) since; he was 6l behind Upfordebate last time but is 7lb better off today and this course winner could be thereabouts.

3/1

3rd

5

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:24 Perth

Sir Carnegie

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Returned to positive tactics here 17 days ago and stuck on well to beat a reliable yardstick by 5l; couldn't grumble about the 4lb rise.

5/2

Form: /6457-

Last run: 277 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well at times but was beaten a long way over C&D last time and has to bounce back.
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12th

11

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Georgia Celena

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: John C McConnell

Goes very well at Downpatrick, so her latest run there behind Sneddy Eddie was out of character; beaten only a neck over 3m at Wexford last month and was third in last year's renewal of this.

12/1

5th

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

Georgia Celena

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

First, third and second in three C&D handicaps last year; good return to action in June when third to Joya Del Mar over C&D and touched off over 3m at Wexford last month; little to dislike.

9/2

2nd

3

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Georgia Celena

11st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Her sole win and all three places have come at Downpatrick; another good third there in June but efforts elsewhere are concerning, in rear when unseated at three out at Kilbeggan last time.

9/1

Form: 00-860

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in last four handicaps and not easy to fancy; tongue-tie added.
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9th

14

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Chapter Thirty

10st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has been running over longer distances; nothing to suggest she can make her presence felt; cheekpieces for the first time.

25/1

Form: P60-46

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden wasn't beaten far last twice including over C&D; needs a bit more; the cheekpieces worn last time are left off.
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11th

10

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Tiny Angel

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

12-race maiden has come closest when neck second over C&D on penultimate run (good); put in another good performance here prior to that when third here; pulled up latest at Wexford but if she is to make the breakthrough it is likely to come here and blinkers can help, although soft ground a concern.

7/1

10

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Tiny Angel

11st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Maiden getting closer, most recently only caught close home over 2m6f at Downpatrick 18 days ago, having been made plenty of use of; 4lb higher but should go well over this less demanding track.

6/1

10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Tiny Angel

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Finished in front of Benz but 2.5l behind Georgia Celena over C&D when last seen (good); 4lb better off with that rival now; has been running consistently and the cheekpieces worn at Hexham in her run prior now go back on after being left off in her most recent run; she should go close.

4/1

Form: 546-57

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden was poor in cheekpieces last time and has to bounce back with them kept on.
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7th

16

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has run well on several occasions this season, notably when second at Tramore in May; below best at Bellewstown on latest; overall record as a 23-race maiden does not inspire confidence.

10/1

10th

14

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Avandra

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has mostly run well this year; beaten just 2l when runner up at Tramore in May; beaten similar distances on last three starts and needs to find a bit more to get her head in front; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time.

9/1

4th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-21 but some reasons for hope in her runs this season; was a 2l second at Tramore in May (2m, good) and okay efforts at Cork (2m2f, good) when fifth of 23 and when third of ten over C&D last time (good); more needed to win but definite place possibilities.

5/1

Form: 8007/7

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles and has to improve loads from comeback after a long absence.
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9

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Fireworks

11st 12lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Missed all of 2024 and shown nothing in four runs over jumps this year; won over slightly further at Beverley in 2021 but hard to make a case for.

25/1

13

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fireworks

12st 0lb

J: Ben Cusack

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Both wins over shorter; hurdling (to little effect) of late, hard to be confident in back on the level.

33/1

16

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Fireworks

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Poor on last three starts and can't be fancied on that evidence.

66/1

Form: P80PP-

Last run: 138 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden makes his debut for new yard; can't be fancied.
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14

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Ella Rose

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Rosemary Connors

Regressive maiden makes his debut for new yard; can't be fancied.

100/1

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88); nothing approaching that standard of form since; pulled up over hurdles here two weeks ago; has run only once over fences.

33/1

11

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 12lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88) but nothing approaching that sort of form since; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

Form: 90/P-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Poor in points and a handicap hurdle lately; can't be fancied.
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15

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden pointer; 0-17 over hurdles, yet to display winning potential, three moderate runs this term; towards the rear at Wexford on latest.

33/1

10th

15

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

First reserve; maiden pointer; 0-16 over hurdles and has yet to display winning potential; soundly beaten in both runs this season; others preferred.

14

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden pointer; 0-15 over hurdles and has yet to display winning potential; soundly beaten again at Kilbeggan on return from break latest; others preferred.

22/1

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Payout
Exacta €88.80
Straight Forecast €58.93
Tricast €240.57
Trifecta €811.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Tiny Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Sights Unseen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Intersky Sunset

The Irish Sun:

Tiny Angel