August 28 / 17.37 Down Royal

17.37

Good To Firm

Golden Cow Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 1f 87y
  • 14 runners
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Golden Cow Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6-1774 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.
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5th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Useful on the Flat and was gaining third success over hurdles when taking 2m1f Down Royal handicap decisively; straight into handicap company over fences, inexperience a concern.

8/1

1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.

12/1

4th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday.

25/1

22/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: -13360

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won off 11lb lower at Punchestown in May (2m3f, good); ran okay in a couple of chases subsequently but pretty well held off revised mark back over hurdles the last twice; tongue tie needs to eke out more.
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8th

3

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Whispering Willow

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 2m handicap chase at Punchestown in May on stable debut; has been placed in four of her six races since then; just in front of last week's Clonmel winner Hopeful Hero when second at Down Royal in August; no match for Sea Of Doubt over fences at Downpatrick; fair prospects of reversing form now.

11/4

2nd

11

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:28 Downpatrick

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-7 over hurdles and fine run at Down Royal on latest (17.5f, good) when a 3l second of 14 off 97; close third here on chase debut back in May (19.5f, gd-yld) and going left-handed may not have suited on last chase start at Listowel (hung and jumped right); big chance.

9/2

2nd

15

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Whispering Willow

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 11lb lower at Punchestown in May (2m3f, good); ran okay in a couple of chases subsequently but pretty well held off revised mark back over hurdles the last twice; tongue tie needs to eke out more.

22/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 23-310 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) in July; reportedly blowing hard post-race after 36l defeat when favourite on handicap debut at Galway; mark left unchanged; needs to bounce back.
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1st

2

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:42 Clonmel

Hopeful Hero

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: T Hogan

Won a maiden at Bellewstown in July (2m1f, good); after a blip at Galway, rebounded with solid runs at Down Royal and Kilbeggan; not quite at the same level at Navan last time; consistent enough to suggest he can go close.

4/1

4th

5

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Hopeful Hero

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: T Hogan

Won at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July off 9lb lower; after a blip at Galway has rebounded with solid runs at Down Royal and Kilbeggan, beaten just 0.5l in the latter race 15 days ago; nudged up another 3lb but should go well again.

11/2

2nd

7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Hopeful Hero

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: T Hogan

Flat-bred likes good ground and had some good runs in defeat in bumpers; easily won Bellewstown maiden hurdle in July; had an excuse (scoped wrong) when bombed out as favourite for a Galway handicap; reassuring display when third over 2m1f at Down Royal a week ago, where he just ran out of steam late on having travelled well; easy two miles here should suit.

100/30

Form: 21-223 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has held form well since scoring off 14lb lower over 2m6f here in April; narrow defeats off revised mark at Cork (24.5f) and Listowel (23.5f) before beaten 2l in first-time blinkers (now discarded) at Killarney (20.5f); this shorter trip raises questions.
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1st

6

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

16:05 Sligo

Only For Our Man

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Has held hurdles form well since scoring off 93 at Down Royal (2m6f, good) in April; narrow defeats off revised mark at Cork (24.5f) and Listowel (23.5f) before beaten 2l at Killarney (20.5f) and 5l at Down Royal (17.5f); former point winner could improve on chase debut.

9/1

4th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Only For Our Man

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Paul Nolan

Has held form well since scoring off 14lb lower over 2m6f here in April; narrow defeats off revised mark at Cork (24.5f) and Listowel (23.5f) before beaten 2l in first-time blinkers (now discarded) at Killarney (20.5f); this shorter trip raises questions.

5/1

3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Only For Our Man

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Has been in fine form since the spring, winning a 2m6f Down Royal novice handicap before runner-up in Cork and Listowel handicaps over 3m; should be fine dropped in trip and blinkers replace cheekpieces; up 2lb; player.

4/1

8/1

Form: 0-1454 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark.
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1st

8

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Kilt

10st 13lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Remains 8lb higher than when winning at Wexford in May; reasonably consistent in recent months, but needs to raise his game.

12/1

6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

8/1

4th

9

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Kilt

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle in May (good-to-yielding) and okay runs twice since off 9lb higher; can be keen.

20/1

Form: /56-0P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 740101 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher.
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8th

3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Small Bucks

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip.

14/1

8th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher.

9/2

1st

4

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Gained a second career win on penultimate at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); hiked up 8lb and soundly beaten in much deeper race at Galway; this is easier but has never won off this high a mark.

16/1

Form: 14F-08 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Chase winner is 0-8 over hurdles; beaten similar distances over timber the last twice since falling in a Navan handicap chase back in March; not easy to fancy but can't be discounted given current form of stable.
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12th

6

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Kazakh dArthel

11st 4lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Chase winner for Gavin Cromwell; 0-9 over hurdles; moderate form in handicaps this season; hard to make a case for him on stable debut.

16/1

9th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Kazakh dArthel

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Chase winner is 0-8 over hurdles; beaten similar distances over timber the last twice since falling in a Navan handicap chase back in March; not easy to fancy but can't be discounted given current form of stable.

12/1

8th

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Kazakh dArthel

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a novice chase at Cork last October, but is a maiden over hurdles; well beaten in this sphere at Ballinrobe last time over 2m, but this trip could suit; is capable of better, so not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 65/0P/

Last run: 650 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; out of form on the level when last seen in October and overall record fresh suggests he might need this on first start for new yard.
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7th

11

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Viceregent

11st 0lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Flat winner is 0-16 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; never a factor on return/stable debut three weeks ago at Down Royal.

40/1

10th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Viceregent

11st 1lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Flat winner is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; out of form on the level when last seen in October and overall record fresh suggests he might need this on first start for new yard.

28/1

17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

Form: 4590-8

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; did show a glimmer on soft in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle but tailed off at Downpatrick the last twice; difficult to make a case.
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12th

16

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Your Call

10st 11lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

AW winner is 0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; did show a glimmer on soft in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle but tailed off at Downpatrick the last twice; difficult to make a case.

33/1

8th

2

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:37 Downpatrick

Your Call

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Liam Lennon

AW winner whose five defeats over hurdles include a laboured handicap debut in March.

10/1

10th

9

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Your Call

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

AW nursery winner in December; some minor promise in her opening two hurdle runs for this yard, but tailed off at Gowran last time; makes handicap debut now.

10/1

Form: 20-UFP D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won off 6lb lower at Wexford last October but things have not gone to plan this year; failed to complete in chases at Tramore and Roscommon before pulled up back over timber at Galway; tongue tie is now tried.
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13th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Bannow Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Won off 6lb lower at Wexford last October but things have not gone to plan this year; failed to complete in chases at Tramore and Roscommon before pulled up back over timber at Galway; tongue tie is now tried.

20/1

9

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Wexford handicap winner last season at this trip (yielding); hasn't completed in both chase outings, well held when faller three out at Roscommon last time; back hurdling and opposable off this mark.

25/1

2

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Winning hurdler rated 112 in that sphere; unseated at the first on chase debut at Tramore; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: -02253

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
No win since June 2024 but has finished runner up in four of nine starts for this yard; kept on for a 3.75l third of six at Tramore 15 days ago and eased 1lb for that; definite place claims.
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1st

4

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Dairy Force

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

1-18 over hurdles, second six times, including over 2m4f here last season; may step up a place following recent Downpatrick second when clear of the remainder in ten-runner contest over 2m2f; 2lb rise looks fair.

9/4

2nd

5

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Dairy Force

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan in 2024; runner-up in C&D handicap off 2lb lower in March; some fine runs in defeat this year; not seen to best effect over 2m3f at Kilbeggan on latest but player at his best.

8/1

Form: 93P-07

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 00-406

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €163.10
Straight Forecast €103.30
Tricast €462.65
Trifecta €654.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kilt

SPOTLIGHT:

Home By The Sea

The Irish Sun:

Only For Our Man

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mo Ghille Mar

POSTDATA:

Kilt