June 13 / 14.00 Downpatrick

14.00

Good

Randox Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 12 runners
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Randox Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8/16-3 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m6f at this track in March and his best run since was third at Limerick last time, also over 2m6f; can go well though this trip on good ground might be a bit sharp for him.
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8th

11

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Cozone

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

A long time since his last Flat run; fit from hurdling; two wins at Downpatrick this year; makes a quick reappearance after a run on Monday.

10/1

5th

3

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Cozone

11st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Has won twice this season, both at this venue; scored over C&D (yielding to soft) in March off 18lb lower; went in again over 2m2f here a month ago; raised 7lb for that and has never won off a mark this high but can't be discounted in current form.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /241-5 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles; beaten 7l on the Flat and here (2m3f) over hurdles latest starts; needs a bit more but can go well with blinkers added.
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3

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Arcland

11st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won over hurdles at Killarney (20.5f, good) in July when seeing off Jupiter Du Gite by a nose before creditable midfield finish in valuable Galway festival handicap; never a factor on the Flat 15 days ago; handicapper may be in control for now.

12/1

13th

12

(22)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Arcland

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for in-form yard; won over hurdles at Killarney last month and was beaten a short head in this race last year off 3lb lower; difficult task in hot handicap hurdle at Galway latest and not discounted returned to the Flat.

13/2

10th

16

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Arcland

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual purpose winner won for the second time over hurdles when narrowly taking a 2m4f Killarney handicap last time; needs more down in trip off 7lb higher.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: BPPP-3 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Scored one of his three hurdle starts over C&D back in 2023; lost his form over fences last season but a better run in a Wexford claiming hurdle last time; blinkers retained; needs a bit more.
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6th

6

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

16:40 Sligo

Warm In Gorey

10st 12lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over hurdles; made the running when around 9l off Rich Belief at Wexford in June, and extra 7lb claimed now; backed that up when placed in Downpatrick handicap, but well beaten latest.

11/1

6th

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Warm In Gorey

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time hurdles winner; endured a dismal spell of form in the first half of the year, when pulled up in three consecutive chase starts; signs of a recovery over hurdles recently.

10/1

Form: 6/68-9 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner here in 2022 but hasn't won since taking a Cork chase in 2023; well beaten over fences at Tramore last time; others preferred.
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11th

10

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Typical Thomas

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Course winner hasn't won since October 2023; small step in the right direction when a 10l fourth at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) when last seen in June and is 10lb below that last win, but needs to rediscover best.

25/1

Form: 940-93

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; French Flat winner is a maiden after eight hurdle runs but some decent efforts including at Tramore last time; up 2lb for that but a repeat should see him go close.
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5th

1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Liceo

12st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time Flat winner yet to score over flights; best recent effort when a close third in a 2m Tramore handicap hurdle in May; needs to bounce back from an ordinary effort in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last month.

8/1

3rd

1

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:37 Downpatrick

Liceo

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time Flat winner; 0-9 as a hurdler but a repeat of his third in a Tramore handicap two runs back shouldn't see him far away; beaten about 11l in another handicap here last time.

11/2

5th

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Liceo

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; French Flat winner is a maiden after eight hurdle runs but some decent efforts including at Tramore last time; up 2lb for that but a repeat should see him go close.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: FP/1F- CD

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Beat Arcland when winning her third hurdle race over 2m3f here a year ago; fell after a break at Fairyhouse next time; well beaten on the Flat on recent return; needs her best.
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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: 3276-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Finished third in a bumper and maiden hurdle last year on good ground in first two starts; not as good twice since on softer ground last December; has the ability to go well on handicap debut and worth a market check.
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2nd

2

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Cooladdi

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Second over extended 2m4f last year; made all to beat 116-rated rival in 2m3f maiden here last month, and talented claimer negates good chunk of 8lb rise; trip an unknown, but some stamina on dam's side of pedigree.

12/1

1st

6

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Cooladdi

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Chased home a clear winner in 2m5f Roscommon maiden a year ago and best effort since in similar contest early this month, tracking leaders and every chance when falling two out; definite player.

11/2

Form: 989F-9 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Point winner won a Down Royal maiden hurdle for former yard in 2025; chasing lately and was running a big race at Tramore when falling two out; poor at Kilbeggan since; needs his best.
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11th

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Black Soul

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner; won a Down Royal maiden hurdle in 2025; varied campaign this year; ran well up to the point of a fall two out in a chase at this venue in April; maiden on the Flat, runner-up three times; in rear at Dundalk in March.

12/1

8th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Black Soul

11st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner won a Down Royal maiden hurdle for former yard in 2025; chasing lately and was running a big race at Tramore when falling two out; poor at Kilbeggan since; needs his best.

16/1

9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

Form: 562F-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
The best of eight hurdle runs came when runner-up in a Clonmel maiden over 2m4f last autumn; beaten when fell next time and was poor on return; blinkers need to work.
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7

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Garnetot

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; best of nine hurdle runs came when runner-up in a Clonmel maiden over 2m4f last autumn on good ground; beaten when fell next time and has been tailed off in two runs this season; doesn't come out the best at the weights and hasn't run anywhere near his rating recently.

14/1

9th

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Garnetot

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

The best of eight hurdle runs came when runner-up in a Clonmel maiden over 2m4f last autumn; beaten when fell next time and was poor on return; blinkers need to work.

14/1

Form: 83/6-F

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in UK showed a hint of ability in four hurdle runs there; fell four out on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel; only 10/1 that day so considered for a yard that does well here.
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10th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Rogue Sea

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner in UK showed a hint of ability in four hurdle runs there; fell four out on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel; only 10/1 that day so considered for a yard that does well here.

14/1

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Rogue Sea

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner; no sign of winning potential in four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m1f but may improve for switch to a handicap on stable bow; check market.

14/1

Form: 08-8

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

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Form: 00-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

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Non-runners

Bruant, Emesteraye, Solar Generation

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €18.30
Straight Forecast €15.20
Tricast €58.54
Trifecta €83.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Warm In Gorey

The Irish Sun:

Solar Generation

SPOTLIGHT:

Emesteraye

TOPSPEED:

Warm In Gorey

POSTDATA:

Warm In Gorey