August 29 / 14.25 Downpatrick

14.25

Good

Kingdom Healthcare Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 2f 165y
  • 18 runners
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Kingdom Healthcare Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 730750 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beat Alexharwill in this last year and also won over further at this venue in October; penultimate run at Sligo wasn't bad and has to be respected back here for in-form yard.
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7th

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

15:40 Sligo

Ask The Leader

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

Three hurdling wins, all at Downaptrick; lost form in the second half of last year and no better on return at favourite track; tongue-tie back on, cheekpieces a new addition.

20/1

13th

11

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Ask The Leader

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

All three hurdle wins have been here, the last in 2022; some good runs in defeat last year, including over fences but form tailed off; back to her last winning mark; chance.

11/1

13th

11

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Ask The Leader

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

All three hurdle wins have been here, the last in 2022; some good runs in defeat last year, including over fences but form tailed off; back to her last winning mark; chance.

11/1

33/1

  • Place: £13.80

Form: /0-OU7

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Modest form; at least got around but beaten 26l over this trip at Sligo last time.
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7th

11

21st Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

Unlaoised

10st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

towards rear of midfield, ridden and minor headway after 3 out, no impression last

8/1

7th

11

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Unlaoised

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

midfield, pushed along before 2 out, stayed on after 2 out, not pace to challenge

11/2

2nd

11

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Gowran Park

Unlaoised

11st 3lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

held up in rear, hampered 4th, headway from 4 out, midfield when pushed along 3 out, ridden before 2 out, went second but no chance with winner from last

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-7362

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best form has come here; third to I Don't Get It in June and runner-up (Alexharwill fourth) over this trip earlier in August; up 2lb and obvious chance; stable a little quiet of late but always respected at this venue.
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7th

11

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Darkest Hour

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Mark Michael McNiff

towards rear, some headway before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, no extra after 2 out

11/2

2nd

8

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:00 Downpatrick

Darkest Hour

11st 8lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Mark Michael McNiff

pressed leader, prominent before 4th, disputed lead 2 out, shaken up when led narrowly after 2 out, pushed along when joined last, soon headed, ridden and battled back run-in, kept on

5/1

3rd

6

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Darkest Hour

11st 8lb

J: Cathal Landers

T: Mark Michael McNiff

in touch with leaders, lost position 2 out, ridden and rallied run-in, went third towards finish

9/2

Form: 72-044

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 1m7f at Kilbeggan in April and in the frame over 2m last two starts; looked in need of this longer trip last time when fourth to handicap blot at Tramore.
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1st

11

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Y Fyn Duw A Fydd

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

prominent, briefly led after 1st, soon joined and disputed lead, slight lead before 5th, pushed along when faced strong challenge before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well run-in

9/1

4th

1

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Y Fyn Duw A Fydd

11st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position after 2 out, ridden and rallied run-in, went fourth towards finish

8/1

16

6th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Y Fyn Duw A Fydd

11st 13lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Second reserve; best run yet behind a couple of these last time out; each-way claims if she gets in.

Form: 7-6904

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden goes well around here; twice runner-up over C&D last August and not beaten far when fourth here earlier this month; has his chance again.
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0

10

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 150y

14:45 Tramore

Alexharwill

10st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: L Young

walked to post, in rear, detached 2nd

14/1

0

4

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:15 Tramore

Alexharwill

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: L Young

Some encouraging signs on one two occasions over fences but overall record is patchy and add in the lack of a recent run, and he has his work cut out; vulnerable.

28/1

9th

11

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

14:40 Thurles

Alexharwill

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: L Young

20-race maiden; had shaped with promise over fences prior to struggling at Clonmel last week when possibly unsuited by the very testing ground; handicap mark looks workable if he can get back on track.

16/1

Form: 000-03

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual AW Flat winner at four; much better effort over hurdles on recent handicap bow at Bellewstown when beaten less than 2l and should be plenty more to come in this sphere.
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

Form: 690-08

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed behind a useful sort in a bumper here last year; well held in five maiden hurdles; headgear fitted for handicap bow.
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5th

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Woodstream Lad

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has been inconsistent in recent years; three-time winner; returned to form with a second placing in a similar race at Tramore last month; should go close.

4/1

2nd

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Woodstream Lad

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner was last successful in a Downpatrick handicap in 2025; was pulled-up on recent return at Punchestown and has to bounce back.

12/1

Form: F65-F0

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four times runner-up but still looking for a first win over hurdles; had some fair form on easier ground in the early part of the year; didn't stay 3m when last seen at Wexford in June.
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4th

9

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Downpatrick

Lesssaidthebetter

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Winning pointer but a longstanding maiden under rules (0-24 hurdles, 0-9 chasing); overall profile strikes a note of caution but a breakthrough is not out of the question; the outcome could hinge on his ability to reverse Tramore form with Brehon Star who beat him quite handily there; 6lb better off and blinkered for the first time.

4/1

2nd

15

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 150y

14:45 Tramore

Lesssaidthebetter

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: P J Rothwell

midfield, jumped right and bumped rival 1st, hampered by faller when left in third 5th, went second before 2 out, challenging approaching last, went clear with winner run-in, kept on

14/1

Form: /764-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner; maiden in this sphere after ten runs; fourth of 15 in Tramore handicap last October; well beaten recently, Flat and hurdles, for new yard after returning from a break.
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2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Pak Army

10st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Pak Army

10st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

1

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:08 Exeter

Pak Army

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Returned to form with emphatic Flat win in May and has been placed over hurdles twice since; just a respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month but is 2lb lower here and can cope if the ground softens.

12/1

Form: 652933 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced 8yo finally got a win on the board here in June (2m1f) and runner-up back here the following month; ran well for a long way over 3m1f at Sligo on penultimate start.
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10th

3

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 200y

15:50 Punchestown

I Dont Get It

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Neill McCluskey

In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice and reaching a career-high mark off 111; weak hurdles form in recent months; best run this term over fences at Down Royal on latest.

20/1

4th

11

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 100y

15:30 Down Royal

I Dont Get It

11st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Neill McCluskey

In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice (including at this venue) and reaching a career-high mark off 111; poor hurdles form in recent months and beaten 15l in seventh in a handicap chase here after Christmas; 25lb lower than current hurdles mark.

7/1

Form: 0-0782

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well exposed sort (2-41 over hurdles) but back to form when second of 14 at Tramore earlier this month; record at this venue not great.
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9th

12

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Jazz Ranger

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: James Andrew Fahey

in rear, slightly hampered 1st, mistake 4 out, minor headway after 3 out, never dangerous

7/1

11th

8

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Jazz Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

always towards rear, lost touch from 2 out

6/1

6

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 195y

18:30 Sligo

Jazz Ranger

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

No wins since 2020 and seems a fair way below his best this summer; down another 2lb but not getting any younger and others preferred.

16/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained 5yo has shown very little and tailed off on handicap bow over C&D earlier this month.
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12th

11

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Like A G Six

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

prominent, led 3 out, headed and weakened before last

33/1

6

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Like A G Six

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Downpatrick flop not inconsistent with the remainder of his profile; badly needs to get a move on.

100/1

12th

6

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Like A G Six

11st 9lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression before 2 out

33/1

Form: 8P/603

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m4f winner and best effort so far in this sphere when only beaten 2l in this headgear combination at Sligo latest.
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13th

14

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Miss Louise

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E Sheehy

towards rear of midfield, weakened and lost touch from 2 out

8/1

3rd

15

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 195y

18:30 Sligo

Miss Louise

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E Sheehy

midfield, pushed along after 3 out, headway and went third last, kept on well towards finish

Form: 0F0P-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed little in maidens and tailed off on handicap bow over C&D earlier this month.
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14th

15

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Rio Biumoso

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Liam Lennon

towards rear of midfield, weakened 3 out, lost touch 2 out

40/1

17

26th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Rio Biumoso

10st 13lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Liam Lennon

Poor form in maiden hurdles; big price when in rear in a handicap at Downpatrick last time; second reserve.

Form: 4/P-88 CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced veteran won a maiden hurdle here in 2018; well beaten in a couple of visits to this track earlier in the year and now tried in headgear.
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5

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Hillary John

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: B R Hamilton

always towards rear, lost touch before 3 out, soon pulled up

20/1

Form: 08800-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
First reserve; not shamed in mid-field when beaten 24l on handicap bow at Naas in March; 3m too far latest and back from six month layoff here.
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6th

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kellies Dream

10st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins in Ireland, both with give in the ground; has become well handicapped after being dropped 10lb for three poor runs last season; interesting back after wind surgery.

14/1

5th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Kellies Dream

10st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Daragh Bourke

Last win (in Ireland) came off a 10lb higher mark but she seems to have been going through the motions of late, beating only one home at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 13-2) in December; needs a revival.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8P07-0

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; mostly modest form although not disgraced latest two runs in a Flat maiden at Roscommon and handicap hurdle at Down Royal; off three months; to state the obvious, watch the market.
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17

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Miss Polly Shelby

11st 6lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Ronan M P McNally

Second reserve; mostly modest form although not disgraced latest two runs in a Flat maiden at Roscommon and handicap hurdle at Down Royal; off three months; to state the obvious, watch the market.

14

(10)

25th Aug 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Navan

Miss Polly Shelby

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ronan M P McNally

14-race maiden and shown nothing on the Flat or over jumps so far; any market support on handicap debut might be worth noting.

16/1

Form: 6800-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; potential in bumpers and on the Flat; only 17-2 for handicap bow at Ballinrobe when badly hampered and worth another chance if getting in.
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16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

19:30 Ballinrobe

White Quarry Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Has been tried in various types of race; yet to show any worthwhile form; cheekpieces replaced by hood here.

25/1

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

19:30 Ballinrobe

White Quarry Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Has been tried in various types of race; yet to show any worthwhile form; cheekpieces replaced by hood here.

25/1

17th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:00 Galway

White Quarry Rose

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Has been tried in various types of race; yet to show any worthwhile form; cheekpieces now for the first time.

25/1

Non-runners

Kellie's Dream, Miss Polly Shelby, White Quarry Rose

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Payout
Exacta €548.80
Straight Forecast €334.51
Tricast €2361.30
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Alexharwill

SPOTLIGHT:

Happaugue

POSTDATA:

Alexharwill

The Irish Sun:

Happaugue