June 13 / 14.35 Downpatrick

14.35

Good

Denvir’s Of Downpatrick (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 15 runners
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Denvir’s Of Downpatrick (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 01692- BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 12st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Justified market support at Hexham this time last year (2m4f, good to soft) to open his account; poor in two chase runs in October, but was again well backed at Ayr in March when denied by a head in a first-time tongue tie (2m, soft, 9-4 fav'); return to further can help; big player.
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1st

1

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 2

17:40 Hamilton

Nakassama

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel C Kelly

Fairly useful hurdles winner (at up to 2m6f) this summer who ran well very back on the Flat with fourth of 18 in 1m4f maiden at Galway 23 days ago; this Irish challenger is a player.

9/4

4th

9

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Nakassama

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Has done well over hurdles this year, winning 2m6f Downpatrick handicap last month and good second off revised mark since at Cartmel and Downpatrick; first start on the Flat since finishing second in this race last year and could go well again.

10/1

2nd

2

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Nakassama

11st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

In excellent form in 2026; beaten a head at Ayr in March (2m, soft); won easily over this C&D (good) early last month; denied by a neck at Cartmel (2m6f, good) on latest; 12lb higher now than when successful here but can give another good account.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 532P-0 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and over C&D before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; pulled up over fences at Kilbeggan and tailed off over hurdles at Wexford in most recent starts, however, runner-up finish at Down Royal over this trip in April gives him claims.
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7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Hitthehayson

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and Downpatrick before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; hit-or-miss of late but runner-up of 14 over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) three weeks ago; can go well.

10/1

2nd

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Hitthehayson

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and over C&D before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; pulled up over fences at Kilbeggan and tailed off over hurdles at Wexford in most recent starts, however, runner-up finish at Down Royal over this trip in April gives him claims.

14/1

10th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Hitthehayson

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and Downpatrick before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; pulled up over fences on latest but previous Down Royal hurdle second gives him claims; tongue-tie added to usual cheekpieces.

11/2

13/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 2525-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Punchestown hurdles winner in May 2024 off 90; record of 0-9 chasing for Paul Nolan in recent times, although made the frame on several occasions; tailed off on stable debut back from a break at Limerick; entitled to improve.
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4th

5

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Western Model

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Andrew Kinirons

Doubled his hurdles tally when successful by a neck at Roscommon last month (3m, good); rated 3lb below that winning mark over fences and he has placed on a couple of occasions from nine chase starts; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

1st

4

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Western Model

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a Punchestown handicap hurdle for Paul Nolan in 2024 off 90; 0-9 chasing for that yard but made the frame on several occasions; much improved display compared to stable debut when keeping on for third of 14 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last time.

12/1

Form: 90/88- C

Last run: 292 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner, including at this venue in 2024; added third turf Flat win at Galway last summer; middling efforts in two Flat starts this year.
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7th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Steps In The Sand

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.

13/2

2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Steps In The Sand

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time Flat winner has a record of 2-20 over hurdles, including a win over this trip; posted a decent run at Sligo last time over 2m2f and can be involved with the extra 2f to suit.

5/1

Form: F50-56

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m2f, good); not a bad run on return at Clonmel, but didn't disprove stamina doubts when weakened into sixth at Ballinrobe (good) over this trip last time; down 3lb.
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12th

9

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Both wins at Sligo; went up 7lb for a decisive win there on penultimate (20.5f, good); held off revised mark back at Sligo on latest (10l behind Steps In The Sand); however, has placed over C&D before off 9lb higher so can't discount.

14/1

Form: 445-35

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Clonmel 2m3f handicap hurdle in February last year (soft) off 6lb higher; fifth of 12 when last seen over hurdles at Limerick in April (2m4f, soft to heavy); creditable efforts over fences twice most recently.
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6th

10

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Mount Shenshan

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Winning hurdler is 0-12 over fences; ran okay in handicap chases at Clonmel and Wexford over 2m7f/3m2f earlier this year; well beaten over 2m2f at Galway last time (good); may want it softer.

20/1

10th

20

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Mount Shenshan

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas Mullins

Winning hurdler is 0-11 over fences; ran okay in handicap chases over further at Clonmel and Wexford earlier this year but seems best with cut in the ground; beaten 22l on good ground in a handicap hurdle on latest.

20/1

6th

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Mount Shenshan

11st 12lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Winner of a Clonmel 2m3f handicap hurdle in February last year (soft) off 6lb higher; fifth of 12 when last seen over hurdles at Limerick in April (2m4f, soft to heavy); creditable efforts over fences twice most recently.

10/1

Form: /7P0-7

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in maidens for Gary McGill and similar story in four handicaps for this yard; can only be watched.
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9th

8

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Watty Show

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Quite lightly raced mare is 0-8 hurdling, safely held of late in handicaps; half-sister won over fences so could improve for this switch to chasing.

8/1

8th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Watty Show

11st 9lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Didn't show much in maidens for Gary McGill and similar story in four handicaps for this yard; can only be watched.

16/1

Form: 0/P-94

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.
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9th

15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Go Avel

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Francis Casey

Not a bad run at Limerick on her second run after a long break; reportedly bled at Downpatrick last time; never shorter than 25-1, and hard to fancy now.

16/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Go Avel

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Francis Casey

Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.

15/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

Form: 0/PP-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper; dismal hurdles form in 2025; not much better on handicap debut at Punchestown.
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11th

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

San Franco

12st 4lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed in a bumper; dismal hurdles form in 2025; not much better on handicap debut at Punchestown.

40/1

13th

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

San Franco

11st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed in a bumper; dismal hurdles form in 2025; same story in a Flat outing last October.

66/1

11th

2

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Bellewstown

San Franco

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Tailed off at Dundalk last October on only previous Flat run; now looks a limited hurdler.

100/1

Form: 8P0-37

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-8 but best effort came on third handicap start here in May when a 1.25l third over C&D (good); not at same level in a similar contest last time.
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13th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Artic Chief

11st 0lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

0-8 but best effort came on third handicap start here in May when a 1.25l third over C&D (good); not at same level in a similar contest last time.

14/1

7th

10

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Artic Chief

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Liam Lennon

Had shown nothing prior to excellent third behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest, and possibly might have won but hung badly left entering the straight (beaten 1.25l); front-runner has a place chance again from 2lb higher.

4/1

3rd

14

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Artic Chief

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Liam Lennon

Pulled up at Naas on handicap debut and tailed off at Down Royal; makes no appeal

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7362-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 587-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 78/0-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 3269-U

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but good runs in December for James Hannon when a close third at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy) and runner-up at Limerick (2m3f, soft to heavy); poor in final two starts for former trainer; still going okay when unseated at four out over fences on stable debut at Limerick; chance at his best.
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14

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Hakensack

11st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

0-9 over hurdles but good runs in December for James Hannon when a close third at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy) and runner-up at Limerick (2m3f, soft to heavy); poor in final two starts for former trainer; still going okay when unseated at four out over fences on stable debut at Limerick; chance at his best.

5/1

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Hakensack

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P J Rothwell

Disappointed at Thurles on final run for James Hannon but definite player judged on his second and third placings over hurdles at Limerick/Cork in December; 0-6 in points; stable/chase debut.

10/1

Form: 000P-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €19.20
Straight Forecast €16.16
Tricast €191.14
Trifecta €227.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Forever And A Day

The Irish Sun:

Go Avel

SPOTLIGHT:

Nakassama

POSTDATA:

Mount Shenshan