April 02 / 17.10 Downpatrick

17.10

Yielding To Soft

Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 7f 100y
  • 10 runners
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Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat a subsequent winner when winning on second start in points at Kirkistown in February; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Shantou Show

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

No success since two hunter chase wins in 2023; has failed to make the frame in five starts for this yard; tailed off at Down Royal last time.

20/1

5th

8

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Shantou Show

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

No success since two hunter chases wins in 2023; has failed to make the frame in four starts for this yard;

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in six points before off the mark at the tenth attempt at Belclare last month; headgear on for track debut; good 7lb claimer knows him well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

19th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

19:15 Downpatrick

Ahaknowyerself

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Off the mark in points on tenth attempt at Belclare in March; well beaten second to subsequent winner over C&D in early April but weakened tamely when fifth of eight at Cork just over a week later.

8/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Cork

Ahaknowyerself

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Belclare winner (10th attempt), modest second at Downpatrick, although upped his RPRs in the process and looks a strong player in this one in the overall scheme of things.

9/4

2nd

1

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 100y

17:10 Downpatrick

Ahaknowyerself

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, led narrowly 9th, pushed along and faced challenge before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, ridden and kept on run-in, no match for winner

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went closest in first of three point-to-point outings when beaten 5l at Corbeagh House; well beaten favourite at Oldtown on latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

John The Spark

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Karen Jewell

Ex-Irish 8yo; won three of nine points but 0-12 under rules and tailed off over hurdles (2m3f maiden) and fences (2m5f handicap) here in both runs for current yard; untried at this trip and has lots to prove.

12/1

4th

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

John The Spark

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Karen Jewell

Ex-Irish 8yo; won three of nine points but 0-12 under rules and tailed off over hurdles (2m3f maiden) and fences (2m5f handicap) here in both runs for current yard; untried at this trip and has lots to prove.

12/1

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:15 Fontwell

John The Spark

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Karen Jewell

Ex-Irish 8yo; won three of his nine points but he's 0-11 under rules and was tailed off in maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good) on recent stable debut; now returns to a handicap but he's failed to complete in two of his four starts over regulation fences and has plenty to prove back in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 49-5PP BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a couple of decent runs over hurdles before switching to point-to-points; successful in his first two runs in that sphere at Tinahely and Punchestown; 2-1 fav, never going when pulled up in a Thurles hunter chase last time; may well bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

5

28th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

15:40 Punchestown

Happy Victory

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced wide, in touch with leaders, fell 3rd

9/4

4th

4

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 100y

17:10 Downpatrick

Happy Victory

12st 0lb

J: Mr A J Fox

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, awkward jump 1st, soon dropped to midfield, headway and in touch with leaders when not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, not fluent but went modest fourth last, soon no extra

4/1

4

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 89y

13:55 Thurles

Happy Victory

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway and went third halfway

7/4

Form: 43-46

Last run: 138 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has won three points and disqualified for a positive sample after beating exciting hunter Ferns Lock in a match at Portrush in the autumn; 8l third in this race last year but not as good in subsequent Rules outings; back from four month break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:55 Downpatrick

Faith Loving

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

midfield

22/1

9th

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:55 Downpatrick

Faith Loving

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

midfield

22/1

7th

4

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Faith Loving

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

in touch with leaders early, soon dropped to midfield, towards rear with one circuit to go, no extra before 2 out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 423476

Last run: 200 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Plenty of decent placed form on the Flat and over hurdles and ran okay in a few novice chases last summer; has won his last two points at Ballycahane and Durrow.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Custers Mistake

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: R J Tumilty

Sole win over hurdles came at Downpatrick (2m7f) last year and went close to another success when just denied over a bit shorter there last time; up 3lb but this trip might be a bit sharp.

9/1

1

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Custers Mistake

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R J Tumilty

Won over 2m7f here last year; poor in two runs (one hurdle, one chase) this year so has to firmly put those behind him.

22/1

8th

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Custers Mistake

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: R J Tumilty

Belated first win under rules in today's headgear combination in 2m7f Downpatrick handicap over a year ago (good) off 98; off for a year until well held over shorter trip over fences at Bangor last month; better for that comeback run and trip-ground to suit back hurdling.

12/1

Form: 57PP

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:43 Exeter

Royal Juniper

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

midfield, headway 11th

20/1

7th

8

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Royal Juniper

10st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Helen Nelmes

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 85

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point at Necarne in November and good third in a winners-of-two at Oldtown in February; well beaten in a decent hunter chase at Down Royal last time but this is easier.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 50y

16:30 Down Royal

Sizing Diamond

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: J T R Dreaper

in touch with leaders

7/2

4th

3

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:15 Tramore

Sizing Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: J T R Dreaper

Won a maiden point at Necarne in November but recent hunters chase form leaves him with plenty to find.

14/1

8

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 100y

17:10 Downpatrick

Sizing Diamond

12st 0lb

J: Luke Carberry

T: J T R Dreaper

towards rear, fell 6th

12/1

Form: 05754-

Last run: 383 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had some fair hurdles form, without winning, in Britain a couple of years ago; after nearly a year off, readily won a maiden point-to-point at Tyrella last month but that was on firm ground.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 100y

17:10 Downpatrick

Soivegotachance

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Stephen McConville

led, headed but prominent 2nd, pushed along after 5 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 3 out

8/1

Form: 0/9

Last run: 263 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a couple of maiden points this year but has had 13 tries in that sphere so is fairly exposed; unlikely.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

All Loved Up

11st 8lb

J: Mr Hugh Lillingston

T: H Brown

Enjoying her most productive season to date, last month's Kimble open point win (good to firm) making it three wins from four; stamina to spare (won the 3m6f Lord Ashton of Hyde classic) and no shock if she goes closer than last year's 24l fourth in this contest.

6/1

4th

2

2nd May 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 4

18:55 Cheltenham

All Loved Up

11st 8lb

J: Mr Hugh Lillingston

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

raced in second, prominent 17th, weakened 2 out

16/1

4th

2

2nd May 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 4

18:55 Cheltenham

All Loved Up

11st 8lb

J: Mr Hugh Lillingston

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

raced in second, prominent 17th, weakened 2 out

16/1

Non-runners

Royal Juniper

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.20
Straight Forecast €63.20
Trifecta €301.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Custers Mistake

The Irish Sun:

Happy Victory

RP Ratings (IRE):

Custers Mistake

POSTDATA:

Custers Mistake