August 07 / 15.30 Downpatrick

15.30

Good

Speckled Hen Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 2f 165y
  • 18 runners
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Speckled Hen Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-5641 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Continued his progression when staying on strongly to beat Top Basanta in a C&D handicap hurdle last month; 4lb worse off with that rival but could still be improving; should be thereabouts.
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1st

10

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Montel Glory

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield, good headway and in touch with leaders after 3 out, going easily waiting for room after 2 out, went fourth last, ridden and made challenge on outer run-in, led final 110yds, won going away

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 00-736

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Winless from 18 starts; ran okay in a pair of handicap hurdles here over the summer but a bit more needed.
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7th

11

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Darkest Hour

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Mark Michael McNiff

towards rear, some headway before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, no extra after 2 out

11/2

2nd

8

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:00 Downpatrick

Darkest Hour

11st 8lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Mark Michael McNiff

pressed leader, prominent before 4th, disputed lead 2 out, shaken up when led narrowly after 2 out, pushed along when joined last, soon headed, ridden and battled back run-in, kept on

5/1

3rd

6

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Darkest Hour

11st 8lb

J: Cathal Landers

T: Mark Michael McNiff

in touch with leaders, lost position 2 out, ridden and rallied run-in, went third towards finish

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: F0-0P4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Down to a mark of 85 and ran her best race for a while when third in a handicap hurdle at Killarney last month; tongue-tie and cheekpieces are tried here and the trip should suit; could go well.
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4th

11

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 170y

15:35 Roscommon

Shannon Gray

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, good headway and went second after 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and chased clear leader 2 out, no extra and weakened run-in

11/2

14/1

Form: 37-690

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winless but went close in a trio of handicap hurdles here last year; yet to rediscover his best form in three runs this season and best watched.
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0

10

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 150y

14:45 Tramore

Alexharwill

10st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: L Young

walked to post, in rear, detached 2nd

14/1

0

4

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:15 Tramore

Alexharwill

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: L Young

Some encouraging signs on one two occasions over fences but overall record is patchy and add in the lack of a recent run, and he has his work cut out; vulnerable.

28/1

9th

11

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

14:40 Thurles

Alexharwill

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: L Young

20-race maiden; had shaped with promise over fences prior to struggling at Clonmel last week when possibly unsuited by the very testing ground; handicap mark looks workable if he can get back on track.

16/1

Form: 46796

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed a little ability in a couple of maiden hurdles; opening mark looks stiff enough and probably best watched on stable debut.
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7th

4

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Trishknowsbest

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Won twice in 2022 but not since; Ballinrobe comeback run in May was promising but hasn't built on that; mark remains on the high side.

10/1

10th

6

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Trishknowsbest

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Won twice in 2022; has come down the handicap in the last year; decent third at Ballinrobe but a lesser Tramore run since and has to do better.

12/1

Form: 065-72

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Outpointed by Montel Glory over C&D last month (Maggie Barrett third); 4lb better off here and likely to get at least a bit closer; one for the shortlist.
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6th

3

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Top Basanta

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield, pushed along but headway when mistake 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, never near to challenge

4/1

Form: 30-947

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ordinary enough performer; not disgraced in a 2m handicap hurdle at Limerick last month but much more needed.
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1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Finnians Row

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.

8/1

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Finnians Row

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off this mark (good); pulled up on last month's comeback here on soft but entitled to come on for that and ground coming in his favour.

12/1

2

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Finnians Row

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off 3lb lower but only by the skin of his teeth and has been beaten between 10l and 14l in his last three races; needs to pull out more to win again but should run well.

8/1

Form: 4P86-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returned from an unsuccessful stint pointing to finish quite well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Perth last week; others preferred.
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5

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 3f 55y

16:45 Downpatrick

Carlotalin

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Liam Lennon

Experienced pointer (0-12) failed to set the track alight on last two starts over hurdles and no great shakes either in two previous runs over fences under rules; first-time hood needs to do the trick.

33/1

15

19th Aug 2022

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Carlotalin

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Liam Lennon

First reserve; maiden under all codes was well beaten on both chase starts and will have to find improvement.

Form: 0008-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Decent handicap debut when a fading third to Montel Glory and Top Basanta over C&D last month; could be going the right way and has an each-way chance here.
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8

5th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

16:25 Musselburgh

Maggie Barrett

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Ex-Irish mare who has form figures of 314 for new stable, the win gained in Sedgefield maiden hurdle (2m4f); ran creditably in 2m1f handicap there last time; could go well again.

10/1

5

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Maggie Barrett

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Beaten about 8l into fourth of eight when back in a handicap here (2m1f, soft) a fortnight ago, but this step up in trip could suit as she won a four-runner maiden over 2m4f here (soft) in November; not discounted.

6/1

4th

2

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Maggie Barrett

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Built upon November's promising stable debut when pipping short-odds favourite in four-runner maiden here (2m4f, soft) a few days later, her eighth start over hurdles; ought to cope with today's drop back in trip and should again be very competitive in this handicap.

7/2

Form: 4-7693

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Stepped out of maiden company to finish a decent third in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon last month; slight drop in trip is likely to suit and looks to be going the right way; could be involved.
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8

8th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 143y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Breffni Brave

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

In front of Hooklinesinker when third in a Roscommon claimer five weeks ago; this looks a better race and Gordon Elliott has a stronger candidate in Vado Forte.

14/1

10th

2

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Breffni Brave

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

never better than mid-division, pushed along 2 out, no impression approaching last

5/1

25/1

Form: 307-49 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Veteran well beaten without being disgraced in a pair of handicap hurdles here this summer; others more likely.
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No Results Found

Form: /0000-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Mostly poor form for Neil McKnight although not entirely disgraced in a Naas maiden hurdle in February when last seen; handicap debut and best watched.
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12th

11

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Like A G Six

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

prominent, led 3 out, headed and weakened before last

33/1

6

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Like A G Six

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Downpatrick flop not inconsistent with the remainder of his profile; badly needs to get a move on.

100/1

12th

6

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Like A G Six

11st 9lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression before 2 out

33/1

Form: 90P8

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Very minor promise on debut but struggled all three starts since; others far more likely.
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10th

12

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Glan Gap

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Third runner for John Ryan is half-brother to his winning chaser The Dara Man; modest maiden over hurdles for David Christie and been off nearly a year; yard/chase debut under polished rider.

18/1

14th

10

2nd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Glan Gap

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: D M Christie

midfield, in rear when not fluent 8th, ridden and struggling 3 out, tailed off

33/1

13th

5

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Glan Gap

11st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield before 4 out, towards rear 3 out, pushed along and no impression 2 out

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00F0P-

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First reserve; nothing to recommend in maiden hurdles and makes little appeal.
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14th

15

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Rio Biumoso

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Liam Lennon

towards rear of midfield, weakened 3 out, lost touch 2 out

40/1

17

26th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Rio Biumoso

10st 13lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Liam Lennon

Poor form in maiden hurdles; big price when in rear in a handicap at Downpatrick last time; second reserve.

Form: 0996-

Last run: 310 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdles form last year was pretty ordinary; well beaten on his return in a Flat handicap at Down Royal in June; makes little appeal.
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16

(3)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Eternal Prince

12st 0lb

J: Reserve

T: J J Lambe

Maiden under all codes has his work cut out against some of these; reserve

16

17th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Eternal Prince

12st 0lb

J: Reserve

T: J J Lambe

Second reserve; no realistic chance?

15th

9

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Eternal Prince

11st 8lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: J J Lambe

always towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression after 3 out

33/1

Form: 0F0-53

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Stayed on to decent effect when third to a subsequent winner at Killarney last month; longer trip should suit and no surprise should he get involved; tongue-tie tried here.
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2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Only One Plan

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic.

11/1

8th

11

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M Flannery

Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.

12/1

9th

2

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Only One Plan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard

11/2

Form: 099P/0

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; soundly beaten in a Flat maiden and a handicap hurdle this year; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried but others make far more appeal.
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17

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:00 Down Royal

Stander

10st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: R K Watson

Third reserve; struggled for form since joining this yard and may need this run.

7th

11

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 188y

15:50 Thurles

Stander

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: R K Watson

1-30 and sole win came in a maiden hurdle in 2018; tailed off at Gowran latest; blinkers now reached for.

40/1

11

20th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 149y

15:45 Thurles

Stander

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: R K Watson

Sole win came in a maiden hurdle four years ago; tailed off again last time and hard to recommend at present; blinkers now tried.

25/1

Form: P00P-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; poor performer on all known evidence; makes no appeal.
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12

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

16:40 Downpatrick

Guest

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: H Smyth

Appears very modest and tailed off on first run of the year at Down Royal.

25/1

16th

20

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Guest

10st 13lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: H Smyth

prominent

10

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

16:17 Downpatrick

Guest

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: H Smyth

towards rear, mistake and reminders 4 out, soon weakened and became detached, pulled up 3 out

33/1

Non-runners

Only One Plan, Stander, Guest

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €31.20
Straight Forecast €32.03
Tricast €369.34
Trifecta €171.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montel Glory

The Irish Sun:

Only One Plan

POSTDATA:

Breffni Brave

RP Ratings (IRE):

Montel Glory