September 16 / 15.35 Downpatrick

15.35

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J P C Rated Novice Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 2m 5f 110y
  • 10 runners
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J P C Rated Novice Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-8561 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 0-7 in bumpers before showing much-improved form to easily win a C&D maiden hurdle recently on first start in this sphere, despite jumping left; tougher task today but should have improvement in him.
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6th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Desertmore House

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Close second to Busselton here last year on cross-country debut; looked in fine shape when beating The Goffer and subsequent Cheltenham winner Final Orders over 3m here in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month; dropped away from the 23rd of 31 obstacles at Cheltenham; obvious chance if on song again.

11/4

8th

9

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Desertmore House

10st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Untested on this track but close second in La Touche Cup on cross-country debut at Punchestown (4m1f, good to yielding) last May and looked in very good nick when beating The Goffer and Final Orders to win over 3m on that Bank course (soft to heavy) in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month and 3lb out of the weights today but still considered.

4/1

2nd

5

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Desertmore House

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

prominent, left in third 12th, went second after 2 out, led narrowly when not fluent last, headed run-in, kept on

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 222211 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ended a frustrating run of seconds when winning handicaps at Tramore and Sligo, both over 2m4.5f; runner-up last time a winner since and now rated 109, so that form is strong; leading contender.
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2nd

5

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:35 Downpatrick

Hes Leading Me On

11st 3lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: L Young

prominent on outer, pressed leader when not fluent 2 out, soon pushed along, led narrowly approaching last, ridden after last, soon headed but kept on, just held second

11/2

1st

5

17th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 141y

19:00 Sligo

Hes Leading Me On

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: L Young

midfield, headway from 3 out, disputed lead 2 out, led and went clear approaching last, ridden out run-in

7/2

1st

1

11th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 110y

20:00 Tramore

Hes Leading Me On

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: L Young

held up in midfield, headway and prominent 5th, smooth headway and made challenge 2 out, soon led, ridden clear approaching last, kept on strongly, comfortably

7/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 21 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest pointer has shown much improved form on the track, taking a 2m6f Ballinrobe maiden on second start; third that day has since won, so the form has depth; more to come and respected.
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7th

11

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:05 Galway

Paidis Passion

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, jumped left 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

20/1

3

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5l over 3m1f on good at Roscommon in June on debut for Paul Flynn and only 4lb higher than that day should he rediscover some spark in the new cheekpieces (was behind Bella Bliss the last time).

12/1

1

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 3m1f here on stable debut in June and a couple of fair efforts off her revised mark after that before being pulled up last time; ground versatile.

8/1

Form: 5-4341

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers before easily getting off the mark on hurdling debut at Sligo; however, there wasn't a lot of depth to that race and will have to improve again now taking on fellow winners.
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3

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

16:05 Downpatrick

Magheralin Mick

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, went third halfway, slightly hampered 4 out

4/1

5th

5

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Magheralin Mick

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Behind Takarengo when fourth on chase debut at Clonmel; third over 2m6f here since.

8/1

3rd

6

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:10 Kilbeggan

Magheralin Mick

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

8/1

Form: 0-1541 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (2m) on seasonal debut before a pair of lesser efforts; however, got back on track when winning at Tramore (2m5f) last time despite jumping left; has to back that up off 4lb higher.
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1st

4

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:10 Downpatrick

Some Dove

11st 9lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear, jumped slightly left 1st

4/1

3rd

10

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

17:49 Tramore

Some Dove

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bagged two wins over hurdles last year, including one around here; has made a reasonably good start over fences, reaching the frame on last two starts from three runs so far in this sphere; not entirely convinced by stamina, but today's trip could well be a happy medium and has a lot more to bring to the table than most.

11/4

3rd

12

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

15:35 Tipperary

Some Dove

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, left in lead 2nd, mistake and headed 3rd

11/4

Form: 04/475

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Point' winner has been well-held in three maiden hurdles and has a tough task on at these weights.
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9th

7

22nd Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

17:10 Kelso

Wee Rupert

11st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield, bumped 1st, steady headway on outer 2 out (usual 3 out), pushed along but in touch with leaders omitted 2 out, soon ridden, wandered around approaching last, weakened run-in

10/1

6th

10

16th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:35 Downpatrick

Wee Rupert

10st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

in rear, jumped slightly left 3rd, mistake when detached 5th, not fluent 6th, minor headway before 3 out, jumped left and not fluent 3 out, kept on run-in, made no impression

40/1

5th

6

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 5f 160y

15:00 Downpatrick

Wee Rupert

11st 4lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway from 2 out, kept on run-in, never near to challenge

25/1

Form: 534211 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
After some decent runs in defeat over hurdles, including here, easily got off the mark at Sligo (2m1f) before improving markedly to win easily over 2m6f at Cartmel; this is more competitive but still commands lots of respect.
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6

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Bella Bliss

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year and only 1lb higher than for latest gallant second in a 2m5f handicap chase at Roscommon; stays this far.

9/2

2

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Bella Bliss

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year; has been runner-up on her last three starts in this discipline including handicaps at Cartmel and Bangor; handles all ground but best on good.

9/2

2nd

6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Bella Bliss

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Good second at Cartmel (2m5f, good) on latest chase start in June and placed in big-field handicap hurdles on next two outings; below form when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) for latest hurdling start but has a significant role to play if all goes to plan here.

9/2

Form: 861

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden won a Tramore maiden hurdle on third start in this sphere; two reasonable Flat runs since and the cheekpieces worn last time are retained; needs more.
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1

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Benz

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Weak Tramore maiden hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good); some reasonable efforts following that, particularly a nose second behind the decent Meetingofthewaters at Cork later that year (2m4f, yielding to soft); generally poor form since then but some of his best recent runs have been here, 6l fourth of 13 over C&D last time (behind Georgia Celena); others preferred.

12/1

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Benz

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Lost his form last summer and fell on return at Down Royal; others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: 956221 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at seventh time of asking at Sligo (2m4f) last time and this trip shouldn't be a problem; might need more to double up.
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5th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ladiam

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

2-28 with both wins coming at Sligo, the most recent off 2lb lower last June (20.5f, good); has run well over C&D off higher marks in the past and likes good ground; go well.

10/1

5th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Ladiam

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Norman Lee

Both wins have come here over an extended 2m4f; 3lb above last win here in June 2025 and off since a modest Thurles win in October; will improve for this run.

15/2

Form: 31-3P7

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Tramore (2m4f) in April but was blowing hard when pulled-up at Listowel; found 2m too short at Galway last time and isn't without a squeak.
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2nd

5

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Prince Zaltar

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won over hurdles on stable debut in September and was third in valuable chase at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; struggled in heavy-ground hurdle last month but he's better than that and now returns to fences on a good mark; might be the answer.

9/2

8

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Prince Zaltar

10st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

3m winner over fences in Ireland and made a winning debut for this yard over hurdles in September (2m5f, good to soft); his subsequent defeats, all over 3m and divided between hurdles and fences, suggest his current mark is on the high side.

5/1

Non-runners

Benz

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Payout
Exacta €36.00
Straight Forecast €28.13
Trifecta €505.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Bella Bliss

SPOTLIGHT:

He's Leading Me On

TOPSPEED:

Some Dove

The Irish Sun:

Benz

POSTDATA:

Bella Bliss