July 14 / 16.47 Downpatrick

16.47

Good

Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 5f 185y
  • 14 runners
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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 692-12 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 9-0161 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.
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5th

8

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Another that goes well here with pair of C&D wins this summer; beat Gangster Granny two runs back and now meets her on 7lb better terms (including claims); beaten 3l on latest visit.

7/1

3rd

8

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.

5/1

1st

17

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

12st 2lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time

Form: 3/39P/

Last run: 455 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; not beaten far on handicap debut at Wincanton in October 2024; pulled up when last seen at Southwell in April 2025; has joined top yard; market can guide.
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1st

17

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Caher Roes Den

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point winner; 0-6 hurdling in Britain for Ben Brookhouse, yard debut (after long absence) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap last month was encouraging enough and worth another shot at this trip, especially on better ground.

10/1

4th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Caher Roes Den

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point winner; not beaten far on handicap debut at Wincanton in October 2024; pulled up when last seen at Southwell in April 2025; has joined top yard; market can guide.

7/1

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Caher Roes Den

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Weakened quickly in closing stages at Market Rasen in January and needs to prove his wellbeing but he posted a good effort when clear third on handicap debut at Wincanton (3m, good) in October and is 1lb lower now; big player if back on song.

7/1

33/1

Form: 2416-6 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a novice handicap over 17.5f (yielding) here in October; subsequently out of depth in grade 3 and tailed off on return from a break in a handicap at Perth in May; unproven over this far and needs to leave that last run behind.
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8th

9

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Oh Janey

10st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

Won over shorter trip here in October; stumbled badly in the dip when only a length off Joya Del Mar over C&D on just her second outing of the year.

12/1

5th

11

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Oh Janey

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

Won a novice handicap over 17.5f (yielding) here in October; subsequently out of depth in grade 3 and tailed off on return from a break in a handicap at Perth in May; unproven over this far and needs to leave that last run behind.

33/1

6th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Oh Janey

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Always doing enough when making winning handicap debut at Downpatrick (2m1f; 9-4 favourite) last October; well beaten in a Grade 3 mares' novice next time, and absent since; no issue with this track, so mildly interesting to see how she fares off a BHA mark of 109.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: /04-82 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2023 for Gordon Elliott on soft and heavy ground; no joy since but step in the right direction in a handicap chase here on latest (19.5f, good); needs to back that up now back over hurdles.
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10th

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Ringdufferin

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: A L T Moore

Two wins in 2023 for Gordon Elliott on soft and heavy ground; has run four times since joining Arthur Moore; has made the frame in two starts over fences; concerning that his two runs over hurdles have not been of similar standard.

12/1

6th

3

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Ringdufferin

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two wins in 2023 for Gordon Elliott on soft and heavy ground; no joy since but step in the right direction in a handicap chase here on latest (19.5f, good); needs to back that up now back over hurdles.

10/1

2nd

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Ringdufferin

11st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard but there were positives to take from fourth of 12 at Tramore in April (2m6f, yielding); didn't back that up back over hurdles at Kilbeggan; a bit hard to trust now.

11/1

Form: 115P-4 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Three wins last season and shaped nicely on return to hurdling at Bellewstown (24.5f, good) 10 days ago; never won off a mark this high but definite place shout dropped back in trip.
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6th

9

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Mephisto

10st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Three wins apiece over hurdles and on the Flat; best recent hurdle run came over 3m at this venue last month; would have a squeak if returning to that form.

12/1

6th

7

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Mephisto

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three handicap hurdles on the bounce at 2m5f-2m7f on good ground; generally struggled since and his latest two runs have been fairly dismal; returns to chasing for the first time since 2024, when he didn't set things alight in three beginners'.

12/1

10th

2

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Mephisto

11st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick of handicap hurdle wins during a short time frame last August; went up an aggregate 23lb for victories at Wexford, Ballinrobe and Tramore; has tended to struggle since then; fair fourth at Bellewstown early last month, out of the money at Downpatrick and last week at Galway.

12/1

Form: 518-12 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has returned from six months off in fine fettle; won at Wexford (2m4f, gd-yld) off 96 and beaten a neck off revised mark of 102 at Punchestown (23.5f, good); go well again off just 1lb higher.
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8th

12

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Morell River

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Colin Bowe

Has returned from six months off in fine fettle; won at Wexford (2m4f, gd-yld) off 96 and beaten a neck off revised mark of 102 at Punchestown (23.5f, good); go well again off just 1lb higher.

11/2

2nd

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Morell River

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Colin Bowe

Both wins have come over 2m4f at Wexford, including on return from layoff last month; stayers in family, including Mikael D'Haguenet, and it all hinges on whether she'll get the trip.

7/2

Form: 14090-

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner is just 1-6 over hurdles; running just okay on the level recently and has stamina to prove for this trip now back over timber; others appeal more.
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7th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Two of her five Flat wins have come at this track; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year and not a bad Downpatrick handicap run last month; decent Sligo Flat run since; needs more on these terms.

10/1

2nd

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five Flat wins; good second of 19 over this trip at Leopardstown in May, but has struggled since; goes on any ground.

16/1

Form: 1310-9

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season, over 19.5f (good) at Clonmel and over 23.5f at Tipperary; well held on return from 306 days off at Punchestown but should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and steps back up in trip; can't discount.
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4th

18

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Adaliz

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won twice last year, including over this trip at Tipperary off 95; has run just three times since, tame enough Downpatrick effort on latest; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

16/1

10th

13

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Adaliz

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won twice last season, over 19.5f (good) at Clonmel and over 23.5f at Tipperary; well held on return from 306 days off at Punchestown but should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and steps back up in trip; can't discount.

16/1

9th

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Adaliz

11st 1lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins on nice ground last summer, over a similar trip to this at Clonmel and then over nearly 3m at Tipperary; off 10 months.

10/1

Form: 4030/

Last run: 576 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in maidens; well beaten on handicap debut at Navan (3m1f, yld-sft) when last seen in December 2024; worth checking in the market on return from long absence.
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3rd

8

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Boston Beach

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Minor promise in maidens but opening two handicap efforts have been poor, 12l off Tolka Row at Downpatrick on latest (after long absence); entitled to come on for that though.

16/1

11th

14

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Boston Beach

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Minor promise in maidens; well beaten on handicap debut at Navan (3m1f, yld-sft) when last seen in December 2024; worth checking in the market on return from long absence.

25/1

13th

11

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Boston Beach

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Handicap mark is based on three runs at up to 2m2f; an unknown quantity over this trip; Flat pedigree is a cause for some concern regarding stamina.

10/1

Form: 0-73

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner; makes handicap debut over hurdles after not showing a whole lot in qualifying runs; potential improver and needs checking in the market for shrewd yard.
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5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

10st 13lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find.

16/1

15th

13

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Tribal Moon

9st 7lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide.

20/1

12th

9

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time Flat winner; makes handicap debut over hurdles after not showing a whole lot in qualifying runs; potential improver and needs checking in the market for shrewd yard.

20/1

Form: 76/50-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in maiden hurdles; only midfield on handicap bow at Leopardstown in December; off since but eased 2lb and has run well fresh before so worth a market check.
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13th

6

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Ivybrook

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Glimpses of ability in maiden hurdles; only midfield on handicap bow at Leopardstown in December; off since but eased 2lb and has run well fresh before so worth a market check.

18/1

5th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Ivybrook

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

7/2

5th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Ivybrook

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

7/2

Form: 55P-6P

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 872P

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Typical Thomas, Cozone, Andys Flame, Mickey Cohen, Fabhcun

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Payout
Exacta €311.70
Straight Forecast €103.23
Tricast €405.80
Trifecta €915.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Morell River

TOPSPEED:

Mickey Cohen

SPOTLIGHT:

Nakassama

POSTDATA:

Cozone

The Irish Sun:

Morell River