September 16 / 15.00 Downpatrick

15.00

Yielding

M B McGrady & Co. Accountants Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 18 runners
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M B McGrady & Co. Accountants Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 796595

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only beaten roughly 4l on her yard debut in August and bounced back from a lesser effort when beaten 4l at Bellewstown last time; same mark and more required to lose the maiden tag in this; tongue-tie fitted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -73623

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden (0-10 over hurdles); hit the frame in three of his last four starts, all at this venue and one of these should fall his way; should give another good account.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6-1451

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win over jumps with a handicap chase success at Tramore earlier this year and capitalised on her reduced hurdle mark at Bellewstown last month; this is tougher from 5lb higher but respected with Blackmore taking over in the saddle.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

9th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

dwelt start, raced wide, in rear, some headway halfway, midfield over 3f out, weakened 2f out

9/1

Form: 64077-

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
The best of her maiden hurdle form came last time when seventh at Thurles; entitled to need this after six months off on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

11

28th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:30 Limerick

Light Parade

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: W J Burke

towards rear, fell 4th

10/1

4th

12

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 175y

15:45 Punchestown

Light Parade

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

midfield

13/2

Form: 8800-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Left all previous form behind with a Wexford win earlier this month in her second start in handicap hurdles; didn't win by far but entitled to come on for that run and she's only up 6lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kellies Dream

10st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins in Ireland, both with give in the ground; has become well handicapped after being dropped 10lb for three poor runs last season; interesting back after wind surgery.

14/1

5th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Kellies Dream

10st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Daragh Bourke

Last win (in Ireland) came off a 10lb higher mark but she seems to have been going through the motions of late, beating only one home at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 13-2) in December; needs a revival.

20/1

Form: 5400-9

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back nearly two years; gone off the boil more recently and no signs of a revival when last seen at Roscommon 94 days ago; hood now tried.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

19

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

15:07 Punchestown

Fair Minded

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Sole win came at Galway over two years ago; has been finding it difficult to win off this mark lately.

25/1

10th

14

1st Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 199y

15:35 Thurles

Fair Minded

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond McDonogh

Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; recent form leaves her with a fair bit to find.

16/1

17

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Fair Minded

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; fair fourth at Tramore on latest; third reserve.

Form: /F0-00

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Out of form on the Flat last time and well beaten over hurdles the time before at Cork; seems on a stiff enough mark on what she's achieved in handicap hurdles so far.
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15th

9

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

Der Mc

9st 3lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Michael John O’Connor

Generally out of form on the Flat and over hurdles after a Sligo win 14 months ago; last month's comeback run in a claimer may have brought him on but others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Der Mc

9st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Michael John O’Connor

Generally out of form on the Flat and over hurdles after a Sligo win 13 months ago; absent since contesting a Dundalk handicap early in the year; cheekpieces on for the first time.

16/1

15

(12)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 29y

16:25 Sligo

Der Mc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Michael John O’Connor

First reserve; last year's winner (beating Lariat from stall 14) on seasonal return off mark of 50 was largely campaigned over hurdles afterwards when well held; don't dismiss if getting a run.

Form: -07060

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Poor form in eight starts so far and struggled since switching to handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

29th Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 198y

13:15 Clonmel

Ballycastle Brat

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: L Young

in rear, soon pushed along, some headway halfway, soon reminders, became detached before 5 out, tailed off

50/1

8th

14

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:00 Downpatrick

Ballycastle Brat

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: L Young

prominent, pushed along and weakened after 2 out, soon in rear, no chance when not fluent last, finished 9th, placed 8th

40/1

Form: 0-593

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved on her maiden hurdle form when third of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; nudged up 1lb but fewer miles on the clock than most.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Kalanisi Dubh

11st 8lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Seamus Fahey

Two-time winner on testing ground but last win came in December 2023; beaten similar distances last couple of starts; just 2lb above last win now and the forecast rain is in her favour.

10/1

5th

14

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Kalanisi Dubh

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Seamus Fahey

Won a 2m Clonmel handicap on heavy in 2023; not many runs since; solid back at that track last time but needs more up in trip.

14/1

5th

14

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Kalanisi Dubh

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Seamus Fahey

towards rear, steady headway on outer halfway, weakened run-in

14/1

Form: -46824

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over fences in April; a couple of good runs in defeat of late, finishing runner-up in a handicap chase at Tramore before finishing fourth of 20 in a handicap hurdle at Galway last week; should remain competitive in a weaker race here from his lower hurdle mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Clonmel

Clody Valley

11st 9lb

J: Mr B Finn

T: Liz Doyle

midfield, detached in rear after 9th, pulled up 5 out

6/1

22

28th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Clody Valley

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Winning chaser and off the mark over hurdles at the 15th attempt when 8l to the good at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft); however, he was nothing like so good off this 10lb higher mark at Cork.

25/1

7th

12

20th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Clody Valley

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Winner over fences and off the mark hurdling at 15th attempt with resounding success over this trip in Fairyhouse handicap 12 days ago, produced from off the pace full of running to go clear from the last in beating two main market fancies; 10lb rise looks plenty fair on that evidence and could take the beating again.

7/2

Form: 3-3O40

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden; some creditable efforts in defeat this term but well below form when beaten a huge distance last time; has her first run here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:38 Galway

Karla Martina

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Norman Lee

towards rear, not fluent 8th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last

50/1

8th

6

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 19y

14:25 Galway

Karla Martina

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

prominent, joined leaders on outer after 3 out, ridden and outpaced 2 out, soon weakened

12/1

18

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

Karla Martina

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

Second reserve; 13-race maiden over hurdles; plenty of placed form but below par lately.

Form: 800-56

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Low-key form in maiden hurdles last year and no real progress since switching to handicaps for new yard; stiff looking mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

I Am Spider Man

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Nearly two years since he won a race but arrives here after solid seconds in handicaps at about 3m2f; surprising to see the hood missing but he's still much respected.

10/1

2nd

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

I Am Spider Man

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

9yo who hasn't won since July 2024 but he returned to form when going close at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last Wednesday on his second start for this yard; major player if backing up that latest performance.

4/1

2nd

9

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Conditions are no problem but he's not won since July 2024 and has struggled in both runs this year, including on stable debut at Ffos Las (ran in snatches) last month; has plenty to prove and needs to get back on track.

20/1

13th
13
Guest

33/1

Form: 00P-49

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing so far and tailed off again in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal three weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 00-645

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a couple of her starts in handicap hurdles so far, having improved markedly on her previous form; could be involved if her jumping improves a bit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Hollys Honour

11st 5lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: J G Murray

prominent, edged left when not fluent 2nd, led narrowly or disputed lead from 3rd, headed and ridden before 2 out, weakened after 2 out

11/1

4

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:00 Downpatrick

Hollys Honour

11st 9lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: J G Murray

led, headed but pressed leader 2nd, disputed lead 2 out, pushed along when pressed leader after 2 out, lost weightcloth home turn, ridden approaching last, weakened run-in, finished 5th, disqualified, weighed in light

6/1

Form: 000-5P

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-5 and no improvement when pulled up on handicap debut when last seen three months ago; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:00 Downpatrick

Out By Eleven

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

always towards rear, pulled up after 5th

33/1

Form: 312344 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won handicap hurdle at Cartmel this summer and solid form in defeat since; creditable effort over fences last time and respected if he gets a run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

A Mere Bagatelle

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Four wins over jumps for previous yard; 0-7 (Flat/hurdles) for current stable but remains in form and has a fighting chance off current mark provided he takes well to the surface on belated AW debut.

9/2

2nd

2

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

A Mere Bagatelle

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who's looked high enough in the weights since returned to hurdles for his current yard; well held off a 3lb higher mark at Sedgefield last time and needs to improve on that, albeit he's been found a weak-looking race.

3/1

4th

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

A Mere Bagatelle

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish; yet to win for new yard, but fair second of five at Lingfield when dropped back to 2m last time (heavy); should improve on back at 2m4f.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 60056-

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; a bit of promise in points but hasn't really progressed under Rules; off 155 days.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Money Heist

12st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Much higher-rated chaser with two wins; sole win over hurdles came in 2022 but was second in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap last year; stays this trip and one to consider.

12/1

4th

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Money Heist

10st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Won three times for Gavin Cromwell; signed off last season with second in 20-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft to heavy); two runs for this stable have been over hurdles; first time with a tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 0/90/

Last run: 593 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; modest form in three maiden hurdles so far and off since January 2021.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

12th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Naas

Gap Of Dunloe

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

always towards rear, didn't jump well

200/1

10th

3

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Wexford

Gap Of Dunloe

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

in rear, not fluent 6th, ridden 4 out, well behind 3 out

20/1

5th

9

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 19y

14:25 Galway

Gap Of Dunloe

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

midfield, not fluent 2nd, pushed along after 4 out, minor headway when not fluent 2 out, kept on after last

6/1

Non-runners

A Mere Bagatelle, Money Heist, Gap Of Dunloe

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Payout
Exacta €85.20
Straight Forecast €57.01
Tricast €392.45
Trifecta €598.60

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Trishknowsbest

POSTDATA:

Kellie's Dream

The Irish Sun:

Kalanisi Dubh

SPOTLIGHT:

Clody Valley