April 02 / 13.40 Downpatrick

13.40

Yielding To Soft

Cosy Roof Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 5f 160y
  • 13 runners
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Cosy Roof Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-2242 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Decent bumper performer and has run well in three of her four starts over hurdles in mares' maidens; bounced back from a moderate effort at Naas when second over 2m6f at Punchestown, getting the trip well but just outpointed by a rival who was getting plenty of weight; good chance.
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6th

4

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Law Ella

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway when not fluent 10th

12/1

6th

4

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Law Ella

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway when not fluent 10th

12/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-4P42

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful bumper performer was wrong when pulled up on hurdling bow but better efforts since; kept on when fourth over 2m3f at Naas and beaten less than a length when dropped back to 2m at Navan; dam a half-sister to Irish National winner and he may well be suited by this longer trip.
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2nd

3

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:00 Downpatrick

Smooth Player

11st 12lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner in 2021 has run some cracking races in defeat in six hurdle tries, including when second here in April; below that level at Tramore since at 2m when 4-7fav; needs to return to previous best.

7/2

2nd

2

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Tramore

Smooth Player

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful bumper performer has stepped up a level in performance on latest two maiden hurdle runs, finishing second at Navan (2m, heavy) and chased home a warm favourite over 2m6f at Downpatrick on soft; clearly trip-versatile but this sharp 2m possibly not ideal; major player all the same.

5/4

2nd

1

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Smooth Player

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

disputed lead, prominent from 2nd, went second 7th, led approaching last, soon pushed along, ridden and headed final 110yds, kept on, no match for winner

9/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 63-435

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had some very decent bumper form for Pat Turley and, after a year off, has been running creditably over this sort of trip since sent hurdling; respectable fifth in Listed company at Punchestown in February and gets a handy bit of weight from the likely market principals; should be thereabouts.
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5

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:05 Thurles

Ottizzini

10st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

Three-time hurdle winner including 3m1f Ayr handicap in November 2024; two chase efforts since return didn't measure up; pulled up over hurdles at Navan in December; cheekpieces.

14/1

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Ottizzini

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Useful hurdler who gained last season's win on her reappearance outing at Ayr (3m, good); should be fine over this stiff 2m5f on her chasing debut but others in this field probably have more potential.

10/1

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Ottizzini

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Useful hurdler who gained last season's win on her reappearance outing at Ayr (3m, good); should be fine over this stiff 2m5f on her chasing debut but others in this field probably have more potential.

10/1

Form: 50

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent run behind Cheltenham fifth It's For Me in a Navan bumper but made mistakes and tailed off on hurdles bow at Thurles.
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11th

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

19:30 Tramore

Calazure

11st 12lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Noel Meade

Promise in a bumper on debut and bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth of 13 (beaten roughly 5l) at Downpatrick last time; sets the standard and could be hard to beat if he handles the quicker ground.

11/8

4th

5

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Calazure

11st 4lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

33/1

13th

2

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 182y

15:50 Thurles

Calazure

11st 4lb

J: B J Cooper

T: Noel Meade

Showed promise in a Navan bumper won by Cheltenham favourite It's For Me; up sharply in trip for his hurdles debut; not discounted.

12/1

Form: 3U7

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual point-to-point winner last year and fair start over hurdles when third to a couple of useful types at Down Royal in January; led but weakened tamely at same venue last month; steps up in trip.
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14

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Marronstown

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

25/1

14

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Marronstown

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

25/1

10th

1

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Marronstown

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

0-7 over hurdles but has one win from 14 starts chasing and he has been concentrating his efforts in that department since 2023; best of his efforts this year was a 0.5l second at Down Royal in January (3m, good to yielding); runs since have been underwhelming.

14/1

Form: 30

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
5s, too keen and dropped away when long way behind Law Ella at Punchestown last time; had shaped nicely on belated debut in January when third to a subsequent Listed winner at Fairyhouse; sister to a Listed winner over this trip and no surprise if she fares a lot better here.
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6th

11

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Crumb Of Comfort

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, in touch with leaders from 2nd

8/1

10th

5

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 31y

14:50 Punchestown

Crumb Of Comfort

10st 13lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Encouraging debut when third of 14 at Fairyhouse last month and her pedigree suggests she should appreciate going up in trip; big player if she improves again.

11/4

3rd

3

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

14:53 Fairyhouse

Crumb Of Comfort

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

E12,000 3yo; 4th foal; sister to useful 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Atlantic Fairy; dam placed point/unplaced bumpers and hurdles, half-sister to bumper/2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Keepitsecret and bumper/2m4f hurdle/2m6f chase winner Be My Leader; interesting connections have persevered with this 8yo; worth a market check.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 10 in Navan bumper recently; hurdles debut; outsider.
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5th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came here over 2m6f and his his best chase efforts have also been here; however, has been poor on last three starts and has to rebound in a big way.

16/1

11th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Sole win came here in a 2m6f handicap hurdle off this mark in 2024 (good to yielding); reverts to hurdles following poor efforts in his last two runs; won't want the ground too soft.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points and beaten 50l on last month's hurdling debut at Down Royal; outsider.
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0

18

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Our Jervis

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Downpatrick handicap debut over the summer (tongue tie/cheekpieces) mildly encouraging but two efforts since don't inspire confidence.

20/1

10th

15

10th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 30y

12:52 Down Royal

Our Jervis

11st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear of midfield early, towards rear before 3 out, no impression when hampered by faller 3 out

14/1

Form: 347

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in first bumper but well beaten in two subsequent starts; makes hurdling debut.
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1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Bective Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Stayed on best to land a maiden point at Necarne last month, but well beaten since in a winner of one at Ballingarry; in good hands but best watched.

33/1

9th

4

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Bective Bridge

11st 4lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Cian Michael Collins

towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along after 6th, mistake and became detached 7th

66/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Bective Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Cian Michael Collins

Showed promise on debut at Punchestown but was then beaten a long way at Naas and has to leave that run well behind now.

28/1

Form: P000

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in points and over hurdles; outsider.
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0

9

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 110y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Any Luck Colm

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: C A McBratney

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 10th, weakening when not fluent 4 out, dropped to rear after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

12/1

4th

1

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

16:05 Downpatrick

Any Luck Colm

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

in rear, ridden and detached with one circuit to go

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Homebred with a Flat pedigree; 14s, didn't jump well but ran a nice race nonetheless when seventh of 25 in a Navan maiden last month (second won since); not sure this trip on testing ground will suit.
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8th

15

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Golden Nugget

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

First reserve; yet to place in ten starts and beaten 20l in C&D maiden latest; tongue-tie added.

5th

13

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Golden Nugget

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

In top hands but essentially disappointing with her now 0-9 and the cheekpieces did nothing at Bellewstown; not crying out to be backed.

12/1

5th

13

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Golden Nugget

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

In top hands but essentially disappointing with her now 0-9 and the cheekpieces did nothing at Bellewstown; not crying out to be backed.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained mare was tailed off in a Navan maiden hurdle on last month's debut; best watched.
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12th

10

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Assume Nothing

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: B R Hamilton

midfield

200/1

10th

1

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Navan

Assume Nothing

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: B R Hamilton

Conduit mare; dam unraced sister to useful 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Maximiser, half-sister to 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Market Road and 2m4f hurdle winner Station Lan; newcomer likely to need this.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on debut when beaten 14l in Navan bumper recently; best watched on hurdles bow.
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14

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Lucky Two

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Unplaced in 11 starts; distant sixth last time was one of his better recent efforts but best watched in a race with this much depth.

16/1

6th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Lucky Two

10st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Well beaten in three handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.

20/1

6th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Lucky Two

10st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Well beaten in three handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.10
Straight Forecast €4.91
Trifecta €14.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Law Ella

RP Ratings (IRE):

Ottizzini

POSTDATA:

Smooth Player

The Irish Sun:

Law Ella

TOPSPEED:

Ottizzini