May 04 / 13.35 Down Royal

13.35

Good

Ballygowan Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 1f 88y
  • 20 runners
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Ballygowan Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £57.10
  • Place: £6.90

Form: 5740-

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
A 69-rated Flat maiden; the best of four hurdle runs when beaten 15l in a Naas Listed juvenile event; beaten a long way in the Triumph Hurdle since; can go well but others look stronger.
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4th

7

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Berto Ramirez

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Yet to win after eight Flat starts but took a Down Royal maiden hurdle in May; solid effort over 1m4f at Galway last month (yielding to soft); two-day break possibly to blame when disappointed over hurdles back there last time; others appeal more.

9/1

16th

20

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Berto Ramirez

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Yet to win on the Flat but took a Down Royal maiden hurdle in May; might have been unsuited by soft ground when poor in a Roscommon novice last time; solid fourth on the Flat here on Thursday.

25/1

18/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 22270-

Last run: 169 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; Flat maiden ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last year but was below form last two starts; rated 106 so has a bit to find, but capable of a decent showing on return.
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17

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Astelia

10st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Stable won this in 2022 and 2023; this mare is 0-9 over hurdles but has finished runner-up seven times, including her sole handicap start two outings ago; looks handicapped about right but has each-way claims.

14/1

2nd

11

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Astelia

10st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Has been runner-up in six of her eight hurdle starts but there was no improvement tackling a first handicap at Ballinrobe last time; needs to find a bit extra to get the job done.

7/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: /4/23- D

Last run: 336 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Punchestown bumper winner on debut in 2023 for Dermot McLoughlin; has had an interrupted career since, but has run respectably in four winners' bumpers in that time; worth a market check on hurdles/stable debut after another break.
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4th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Punchestown

Angelo Dundee

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner at this track on debut three years ago; ran with credit in four winners' bumpers since despite a stop-start career; promising hurdles debut for new yard when beaten 6l at Down Royal (2m1f, good) 33 days ago, still signs of greenness after nearly a year off; could improve a lot and a leading contender with step up in trip sure to suit.

5/2

3rd

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Angelo Dundee

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Punchestown bumper winner on debut in 2023 for Dermot McLoughlin; has had an interrupted career since, but has run respectably in four winners' bumpers in that time; worth a market check on hurdles/stable debut after another break.

5/1

3rd

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

Angelo Dundee

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a Punchestown bumper on debut in 2023; was then off for a year before running respectably in two winners' bumpers; back after another year off when an 8l runner-up at Tipperary last time; carries a 7lb penalty but this isn't a strong race and he is a big player.

6/5

Form: 35/

Last run: 514 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five Flat wins in UK and ran respectably both starts for this yard last autumn after 100,000gns purchase; just modest form both hurdle runs in UK, but could do better now that he is more mature; check for market strength.
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1st

4

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Small Fry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f); going back down to 1m6f didn't look a problem at Glorious Goodwood (again good to firm) 18 days ago but he suffered a nightmare passage before running on into second of 13 (Valedictory fifth); a 4lb rise adds salt to the wounds but he could still have a big chance.

5/2

2nd

13

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Small Fry

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom last July when trained by the Moores; returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm; 12-1) last month, turning for home towards rear but running on into sixth of 20; back down in trip but one to note.

6/1

6th

12

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Small Fry

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom preceded his 100,000gns purchase last July; two Flat runs (including 2m Irish Cesarewitch) last autumn didn't work out but there was encouragement to be drawn from his two hurdle races last month (second on latest) and he scored over an extended 1m6f in 2024; not entirely dismissed, from stable which runs seven.

18/1

Form: 21/F2-

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner won a Wexford bumper last year; looked like the winner when fallling at the last on hurdles debut over 2m6f here last October; was then narrowly beaten by subsequent Grade 1 winner I'll Sort That in a Navan Grade 3 over 2m; will be difficult to beat if repeating that form on return.
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5th

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Theflyingking

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner won a Wexford bumper last year; looked like the winner when fallling at the last on hurdles debut over 2m6f here last October; was then narrowly beaten by subsequent Grade 1 winner I'll Sort That in a Navan Grade 3 over 2m; will be difficult to beat if repeating that form on return.

7/4

6

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Theflyingking

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Jukebox Jury gelding cost 45,000euros as a foal and 105,000euros as a 3yo; third foal; dam placed in bumper/hurdles/chases, half-sister to Cork Grand National winner Mattock Ranger; point-to-point winner showed good level of form in bumpers last season, runner-up here and at Fairyhouse before scoring at Wexford in March, still looking a work in progress; likely major player switched to hurdles.

10/11

6

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Theflyingking

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Jukebox Jury gelding cost 45,000euros as a foal and 105,000euros as a 3yo; third foal; dam placed in bumper/hurdles/chases, half-sister to Cork Grand National winner Mattock Ranger; point-to-point winner showed good level of form in bumpers last season, runner-up here and at Fairyhouse before scoring at Wexford in March, still looking a work in progress; likely major player switched to hurdles.

10/11

Form: /3320-

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.
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13th

13

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

OReilly

12st 0lb

J: Francis Fagan

T: Peter Fahey

Some respectable hurdle runs in the last year; regressive when last seen on the Flat.

33/1

6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.

10/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

Form: P/P45-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time point winner ran well in a hunters chase here in March but was well beaten in a maiden hurdle since; others appeal more.
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6th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:25 Downpatrick

Hathaways Cottage

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: D M Christie

Five-time point winner ran respectably on second hurdle start at Down Royal last time, beaten 15l; needs more to win but shouldn't be far away.

6/1

9th

18

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Hathaways Cottage

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Five-time point winner ran well in a hunters chase here in March but was well beaten in a maiden hurdle since; others appeal more.

100/1

5th

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Hathaways Cottage

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Five-time point winner was fourth in a hunter chase here last month but was pulled-up in a point since; hood added; others appeal more.

50/1

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W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; five Flat wins when trained in UK; regressive for this yard, though running well at times; could go well on hurdles debut if jumping holds up.
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1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Loyal Touch

9st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles.

50/1

6th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Loyal Touch

10st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice.

20/1

200/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 149 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner has been beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps; hood added
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5th

13

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Sneddy Eddie

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning miler allayed stamina concerns when winning over 2m6f at Downpatrick; first go at 3m now.

5/1

1st

5

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

Sneddy Eddie

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning miler has been around the houses; best run in three handicap hurdle starts was 6l fifth at Wexford on stable debut; not as good twice since and query over his stamina for this far.

5/1

Form: 40/56-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in a decent Thurles bumper on debut and not bad efforts in two maiden hurdles last autumn; could run respectably if ready on return.
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7th

10

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Certamen

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Has shown the odd glimmer in maiden hurdles and on the Flat but was never better than midfield when pulled up on handicap debut at Cork 25 days ago; eased 1lb cheekpieces are now added; others preferred.

25/1

5

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Certamen

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Dual-purpose maiden yet to trouble the judge in either code; okay efforts in Flat maidens the last twice but not obviously well treated for handicap debut; tongue tie goes on; watch unless money comes.

22/1

6th

4

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Certamen

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Has ability; not beaten far in a better contest at Leopardstown last month; each-way possibilities.

16/1

Form: 6/098-

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in three bumpers, but well beaten on hurdles debut and best watched for now.
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4th

10

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Cinnabar Moth

10st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Liz Doyle

Maiden wasn't beaten that far at Wexford on penultimate but she didn't back that up back there on latest, beaten when making a bad mistake two out; eased 1lb but others hold stronger claims.

25/1

Form: 6P-

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
A 1m maiden winner on the Flat; some promise on hurdling debut but was poor next time; wait for handicaps.
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12th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Victoria Kesia

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Likes soft ground, so the recent rain is no issue and is fit from hurdling but has to prove she stays this far (sole success came over 1m); others preferred.

28/1

7th

9

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

Victoria Kesia

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when a distant third of 14 on handicap hurdle debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); has produced two much less encouraging displays since then.

16/1

8th

5

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Victoria Kesia

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when a distant third of 14 on handicap hurdle debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last month; below that level at Roscommon (2m, good) last time when 21l behind Del Boys Diva.

14/1

Form: P3230-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.
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11th

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ehteyat

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.

14/1

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

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W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; three-time AW winner ran well enough on that surface on second start for this yard; was well below his best on sole turf run, but has the class to run well if jumping soundly.
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2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Persian Bliss

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner on the AW for Adrian Murray; second in a Dundalk claimer for his current yard on his penultimate start; reportedly burst over hurdles at Down Royal last time; others more likely.

14/1

2

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Persian Bliss

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins for Adrian Murray; beaten 8l when second in a Dundalk claimer on last Flat start in March; pulled up over hurdles at Down Royal on latest; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; a bit to prove on grass.

11/4

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Persian Bliss

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; three-time AW winner ran well enough on that surface on second start for this yard; was well below his best on sole turf run, but has the class to run well if jumping soundly.

14/1

Form: 6P-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 08-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 569-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

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Form: 5-

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

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Non-runners

Oriole, Brohatna, Brave Lady, Bettys Glen

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Payout
Exacta €1347.60
Straight Forecast €326.98
Trifecta €1334.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Theflyingking

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theflyingking

TOPSPEED:

Theflyingking

POSTDATA:

Theflyingking

The Irish Sun:

Theflyingking