October 11 / 16.30 Downpatrick

16.30

Good To Yielding

Denis Macauley Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 12 runners
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Denis Macauley Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 0-2527

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hit or miss profile but he was second at Cartmel and Wexford this summer at 3m and further; has a chance if near his best but he might find this trip on the sharp side; first-time blinkers.
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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

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0P25P3

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than when runner-up over C&D in July; couple of good efforts since, including when third at Tramore last month; another bold show likely; she wouldn't want rain.
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6

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Mrs Biddle

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Garrett James Power

Maiden has been in the frame several times over hurdles but has been well below her best last two starts in this sphere; has to rebound.

20/1

11

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Mrs Biddle

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Garrett James Power

Maiden signed off for 2024 with placed efforts at Tramore (21.5f) and Downpatrick (2m6f) on good-good to yielding; disappointing efforts both starts in 2025; needs to bounce back.

20/1

7

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:49 Tramore

Mrs Biddle

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Garrett James Power

Maiden placed in three of last five runs in this sphere in 2024 (including at this venue); didn't take to chasing when pulled up at Downpatrick on return from 276 day break; needs to rebound back over timber.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 662-33 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is 0-10 over hurdles; fair third at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in June and good effort from 4lb out of the weights when third at Hexham (2m4f, good) last week; each-way possibilities for intriguing British raider.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

You Some Girl

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made a winning start over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in October; has failed to build on it though and she unseated her rider at Hexham (3m) two weeks ago; has a bit to prove.

16/1

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (3m, good) but hasn't done quite as well since; back on her last winning mark.

12/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:13 Carlisle

You Some Girl

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle on chase debut in October (2m7f, good); no easy task when pulled up in Lincolnshire National last time; unexposed as a chaser and should improve.

10/1

Form: 8/00-7

Last run: 125 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Mild encouragement in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces on his seasonal debut in June; was off the track for a lengthy period so there's every chance he can build on that; seems to want a sound surface.
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8

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Il Silenzio

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Produced his best run yet over C&D (good) in June when a 5l third of 14 (a few of these behind); jockey reported he never travelled when pulled up at Tipperary latest; needs to bounce back but forecast rain is a concern.

12/1

Form: 978-7P C

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m2f mares' maiden hurdle at this track last summer; didn't progress in handicaps after; wasn't without support when pulled up over C&D in August; plenty to prove after that.
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18

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Gaye Winnie

10st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, midfield halfway

10/1

18

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Gaye Winnie

10st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, midfield halfway

10/1

Form: 753

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in a pair of point-to-points; no show in her first two starts over hurdles but she caught the eye when third to runaway winner Yokkell at Down Royal (2m1f, good) in August, nearest at the finish; fascinating runner making her handicap debut up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked.
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4th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Bishbashbosh

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Smyth

Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.

14/1

4th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Bishbashbosh

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Smyth

Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.

14/1

5th

1

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:20 Carlisle

Bishbashbosh

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

midfield, steady headway halfway, pressed leaders before 2 out, weakened before last

11/4

Form: 0P-645

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has improved since sent handicapping on better ground, with a pair of solid efforts over C&D before a good fifth at Wexford when upped to 3m latest; she's still lightly raced and enters the reckoning.
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10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Georgia Celena

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over 2m6f at Downpatrick in July (good) and ran well in similar contest earlier this month when second; in between reportedly hung left throughout when decent C&D third, having been keen; place claims.

8/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Georgia Celena

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over 2m6f at Downpatrick in July (good) and ran well in similar contest earlier this month when second; in between reportedly hung left throughout when decent C&D third, having been keen; place claims.

8/1

2nd

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Georgia Celena

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over C&D in July (good) and ran well back here next time (2m6f) off revised mark when just over 4l behind Tiny Angel and the well handicapped winner; filled the frame again at Down Royal (3m, good to firm); fell at the third at Perth on her most recent start; consistent and runs her best here but perhaps others are better handicapped.

11/2

Form: 0-8503 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; mostly below form this year but staged a revival when third of 15 at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding) last month; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.
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13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Fassbender

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Fassbender

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

8th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Fassbender

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; mostly below form this year but staged a revival when third of 15 at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding) last month; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.

11/2

Form: 094000

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford when fourth over C&D in June, beaten 7l from 5lb higher; beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now.
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9th

10

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Renard De Noir

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford when fourth over C&D in June, beaten 7l from 5lb higher; beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now.

66/1

14

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Renard De Noir

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford at Downpatrick in June when fourth, beaten 7l off 90 over 2m6f; beaten out of sight first two starts for this yard; can only be watched for now.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 215U50 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in a C&D handicap hurdle on good in June; disappointing in three starts over fences since August; return to hurdling could suit; first-time blinkers and goes on any ground; respected.
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5th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Cullenwaine

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Poor strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; however, chased home previous-race contender Lake Chad here before a near miss at Limerick last week; solid chance.

5/1

2nd

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Cullenwaine

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Record of 1-19 over fences; lost his form for Philip Rothwell last summer but two of his three runs for this yard full of promise, on latest when runner-up to an easy winner at Tramore; contender.

8/1

2nd

14

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Cullenwaine

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Record of 1-18 over fences; lost his form for Philip Rothwell last summer but fair effort on yard debut at this venue on New Year's Day; not as good at Thurles last time.

14/1

Form: 0-85P7

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Best run over hurdles when fifth of 14 in a handicap at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) in July; didn't handle the track when pulled up at Wexford next time and disappointed in a Tramore maiden hurdle latest; best watched.
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4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Schiehallion

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up.

8/1

2nd

15

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Schiehallion

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Yet to win in 17 hurdle races but has twice been runner-up over this trip; fell and pulled-up the last twice so needs to return to best.

28/1

18th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Schiehallion

11st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden best runs have been when second over C&D, around this time last year and more recently in August off 97; recent Downpatrick effort (after a break) was okay so one to consider given his record here.

10/1

Form: 04300-

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran in snatches and didn't jump well when well beaten on handicap debut and no better at Down Royal when beaten out of sight in May; impossible to recommend.
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17th

20

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Getaway Erin

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: C A McBratney

Has been poor on last three starts and is difficult to make a case for; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Jetaway To Getaway

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €58.80
Straight Forecast €57.13
Tricast €266.32
Trifecta €199.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bishbashbosh

The Irish Sun:

Georgia Celena

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mrs Biddle

POSTDATA:

You Some Girl