May 01 / 15.20 Down Royal

15.20

Good To Yielding

Club Loaded Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 3f 150y
  • 9 runners
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Club Loaded Beginners Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.30

Form: /2326-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed over hurdles and chased home a decent sort in C&D hunter-chase in March (soft); fair effort since back hurdling but will need to improve to play a major role here.
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7th

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

The Flier Begley

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Well beaten at Haydock last time (behind Genois) in a race he won the previous season; now below par in his last three chases and belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.

10/1

8th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

The Flier Begley

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Won this last year (good) and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June off a mark 1lb higher than today's; pulled up/tailed off over fences on next two starts but his recent outing over hurdles was fairly encouraging and he could build on that now back chasing.

10/1

2nd

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

The Flier Begley

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Six-time chase winner who won last summer but twice disappointed since; he's 0-8 as a hurdler but ability needs respecting when there's no depth to this race.

2/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 141F/ BF

Last run: 733 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner whose two hurdle wins have been at Limerick on heavy; hasn't been seen since faller at Punchestown two years ago and missed a recent intended chase debut due to ground (yielding) so obvious ground concerns here.
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2nd

3

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Heather Rocco

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in midfield, prominent 4th, chased clear leader 6th, pushed along and lost position before 3 out, good headway and went second 2 out, challenging last, ridden and no extra towards finish

11/2

6

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 1f 105y

15:50 Tipperary

Heather Rocco

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Absent since falling in a Punchestown hurdle two years ago when rated 134; winning pointer who should be every bit as good over fences but Rachel Blackmore rides the yard's other one.

6/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31121- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive hurdler was recording his fourth win when taking 2m5f Cheltenham novices' event last month, seeing it out well; seems to like a decent bit of ground and looks the type to make a decent novice chaser.
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5

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:00 Kilbeggan

The Friday Man

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time scorer over timber has not looked like a winner in waiting in three runs in 2025; beaten 24l off 125 in a handicap hurdle here on latest; overlooked by Jack Kennedy.

7/2

5th

6

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:48 Kilbeggan

The Friday Man

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Second runner for yard; six-time winner including four over hurdles, albeit none over this far; never seen with a chance on both recent runs and much more needed.

14/1

6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

18:10 Clonmel

The Friday Man

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Second runner for yard; six-time winner including four over hurdles; was well beaten on return at Punchestown in a competitive handicap but has a shout if getting back to form.

3/1

Form: 160/4- D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins have been at around 2m4f on soft/heavy; comeback from year's absence at Naas in January was an encouraging one and one to consider now switched to fences although may want a stiffer test.
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1st

1

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 100y

14:55 Navan

Pour Pavore

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, went second 7th, led 5 out, clear and going best when awkward jump 2 out, went further clear approaching last, easily

7/1

8th

6

28th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 2f 54y

15:42 Galway

Pour Pavore

11st 5lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three hurdle wins include here two years ago; two chase runs in the spring were modest and looks a more likely type for handicaps in due course.

20/1

8th

9

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 20y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Pour Pavore

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time hurdle winner is rated 119 in that sphere; well beaten on chasing debut at Down Royal and has to improve significantly.

18/1

Form: 88710/ D

Last run: 369 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improvement when well-backed to win 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle in March last year (good-to-yielding) but dropped away tamely in Punchestown handicap following month; back from year's absence and improved performer since his three previous attempts chasing so don't rule out.
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9

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Midnight It Is

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner at 2m3f but rarely ventures beyond 2m1f now, good third in last season's Grand Annual at Cheltenham but didn't seem to get home in 2m4f Plate at same venue last month; stamina concerns remain at this trip.

16/1

10th

14

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Midnight It Is

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner at 2m3f; rarely ventures beyond 2m1f now and has something to prove in trying to repeat a very good third in the Grand Annual here (2m, good to soft; off 1lb lower) last March, having run three moderate races since, but there has been late support for him.

16/1

7th

8

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Midnight It Is

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time chase winner and third behind King Of Prs here a year ago; excellent third in the Grand Annual; down the field at Punchestown on final start last season; failed to feature on reappearance in C&D event won by Drumgill.

16/1

Form: 14370-

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Decent Flat handicapper won Cork maiden a year ago but has struggled in handicaps last twice; tries chasing now and one to consider on hurdles mark of 116.
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7

(4)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Chiricahua

11st 9lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Paul Nolan

Useful Flat form for Ger Lyons in 2021, winning three times; generally disappointing over jumps; tailed off on return to Flat at Killarney 13 days ago.

66/1

7th

3

(11)

16th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

Chiricahua

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul Nolan

Decent Flat handicapper, three wins include C&D conditions event and Leopardstown handicap off 90 in 2021; hasn't hit the heights expected of over hurdles and faller on chase debut when last seen over 14 months ago.

16/1

1

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Chiricahua

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

prominent, pushed along after 3 out, disputing third when fell 2 out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: /48/3- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner (when rated 141) and hasn't been discredited in two attempts chasing, latest (first in 16 months) when last of three finishers in Tipperary rated novice last month; will gain further chasing experience here en route to likely handicap attempts.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

10/1

7th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable.

14/1

3rd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

Form: 04400- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick handicap hurdle winner a year ago (2m3f) but safely held by the handicapper of late; switches to fences and fair bit to find with some of these on hurdle rating (98).
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4

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Kingfisher Lane

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: S R B Crawford

didn't jump with fluency, raced wide, midfield, slow jump and dropped to rear 3rd, detached from 4th, slow jump 7th, soon pulled up

25/1

14

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Ayr

Kingfisher Lane

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Tailed off in Ireland the last twice and has plenty to prove, but Stuart Crawford's horses are often worth a second look at Ayr and Danny Mullins is booked; no surprise to see a much better run today.

16/1

12th

9

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

14:15 Downpatrick

Kingfisher Lane

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

midfield, jumped slightly left and not fluent 6th

10/1

Form: 34208-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdler (rated 108) whose best form is over further; half-sister Daisy's Gift was a Grade 2 winning chaser so this could be his game.
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8

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Quite Incredible

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl.

16/1

8

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Quite Incredible

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl.

16/1

Non-runners

Dreal Deal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €27.10
Straight Forecast €27.65
Trifecta €53.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Friday Man

POSTDATA:

Dreal Deal

The Irish Sun:

The Friday Man