October 07 / 15.07 Downpatrick

15.07

Yielding

Roadstud Installations Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 14 runners
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Roadstud Installations Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.60
  • Place: £3.80

Form: -26109 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner also won at Sligo in August but has been way below that level since, including back here last time, so has questions to answer now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

4

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Willyouwalkwithme

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: H Smyth

Three of his four wins have been at Downpatrick but poor comeback run at same track on Friday leaves him with questions to answer.

25/1

14th

4

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Willyouwalkwithme

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: H Smyth

Three of his four wins have been at Downpatrick but poor comeback run at same track on Friday leaves him with questions to answer.

25/1

15th

5

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Willyouwalkwithme

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: H Smyth

Three of his four wins have been here; some solid runs in defeat last year but disappointing when last seen; still, can run well fresh so has to be respected.

11/1

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8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -16483

Last run: 7 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Down Royal bumper winner in May has twice run well in maidens, including at Gowran last week; front-runner wears a hood today and a player if relaxes better.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Single Edition

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Bumper winner but 0-14 hurdling, joining current yard after C&D claiming fourth a year ago; didn't count on recent comeback run at Punchestown, entitled to come on for that.

12/1

10th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Single Edition

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Lost form for his previous trainer after two good runs in September 2024; plenty to prove on his first run since out of his depth in a Flat maiden last autumn, previously a moderate fourth in a claimer over hurdles.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 965951 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Battled gamely to hold off Darkest Hour over C&D last time to score her first win; faces a tougher task today off 6lb higher but tongue-tie worn then is retained and a player.
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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

Form: 642533

Last run: 7 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is 0-11 over hurdles but has run well several times, including over 2m3f here last month; similar effort in a Gowran maiden since; should be involved but vulnerable under top-weight.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:25 Perth

Ballinlough Gale

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, not fluent 4th

11/2

5th

7

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Ballinlough Gale

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Only 1-31 overall and 0-15 as a hurdler; however, it's still early days with Gordon Elliott and he hit the frame here four weeks ago off this mark, albeit finishing some 13l off the winner; needs to find extra from somewhere.

7/1

3rd

4

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:48 Ballinrobe

Ballinlough Gale

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Fair sort on the Flat is 0-14 hurdling although went close off this sort of mark on a few occasions last summer on this sort of ground; two most recent efforts well below his best so needs to bounce back but quite possible given the drying ground.

7/1

Form: 647-70

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner has shown some ability over hurdles but was beaten a long way on his last two starts in this sphere and is difficult to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Gamigin

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Gamigin

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Gamigin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

Form: 432800 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four wins over fences but is 0-25 over hurdles and has been well beaten in this sphere last twice, so questions to answer.
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0

10

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

18:35 Limerick

Well Joey

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Paul Stafford

Longstanding maiden over hurdles and is a much better chaser (four wins); below par in the latter discipline this year.

25/1

6th

5

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 6f 169y

20:30 Clonmel

Well Joey

11st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Paul Stafford

prominent in chasing group, slow jump 7th

7/1

15

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 50y

18:00 Tramore

Well Joey

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stafford

Form: 736232

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles but put in several decent runs in defeat here lately; best one came when went down fighting to Trishknowsbest over C&D last time; will need more from 3lb higher but should run his race.
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: -46558

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; just a hint of ability but was beaten a long way at Gowran last week, even allowing for being hampered; much more needed.
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0

2

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Gowran Park

Innellan Shore

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, not fluent 1st

25/1

0

9

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Limerick

Innellan Shore

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Just a hint of ability in maidens but opening two handicap efforts this time last year leave him with plenty to find.

16/1

14/1

Form: 0-298F

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Best run when second in a Sligo maiden (2m4f) in August but a solid run over 2m in a Galway handicap since; fell early at Gowran last time; has a squeak if at best.
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Verdict Starting price

0

20

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Karayaz

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John J Cullen

Second reserve; mostly poor form on the Flat and over hurdles since Sligo maiden second a year ago.

18

(11)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

20:25 Roscommon

Karayaz

8st 7lb

J: Alan Persse

T: John J Cullen

Second reserve; well beaten in Flat maidens and will have to improve with blinkers on; 5lb out of h'cap.

Form: 412336 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a Sligo maiden in July and ran well in defeat a number of times since, albeit was a bit below her best at Navan last time; down 1lb but needs a bit more.
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Verdict Starting price

11

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Fairyhouse

Daisy Dufresne

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won maiden hurdle at Sligo in July and had been holding her form well prior to a lesser effort at Navan last time; type to bounce back and each-way claims again; tenth at Downpatrick Friday.

8/1

10th

2

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Daisy Dufresne

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, lost touch and weakened before 3 out

7/1

10

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 19y

13:50 Galway

Daisy Dufresne

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

2m1f Sligo maiden hurdle winner in July; has been consistent in defeat since, though not one of her better efforts at Navan last time; trainer appears to have a better chance with Pats Choice, but holds a place chance all the same.

6/1

Form: /860P4

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden was beaten 16l into fourth in a Gowran handicap last week, wearing first-time blinkers; headgear left on today but much more needed off 1lb lower.
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No Results Found

Form: 307501 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come here; came back to form when always up with the pace and going clear late on over slightly further last time; off a career high mark now but still one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

15:40 Sligo

Ask The Leader

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

Three hurdling wins, all at Downaptrick; lost form in the second half of last year and no better on return at favourite track; tongue-tie back on, cheekpieces a new addition.

20/1

13th

11

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Ask The Leader

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

All three hurdle wins have been here, the last in 2022; some good runs in defeat last year, including over fences but form tailed off; back to her last winning mark; chance.

11/1

13th

11

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Ask The Leader

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

All three hurdle wins have been here, the last in 2022; some good runs in defeat last year, including over fences but form tailed off; back to her last winning mark; chance.

11/1

Form: U-578P

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a Listowel handicap in 2020 for former yard but has been disappointing recently, notably in cheekpieces last time; major revival needed with headgear left off.
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5

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Blackjack Boy

11st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Hurdles winner long time ago but moderate chase form when with Eric McNamara; lightly raced over hurdles for this yard, just one good effort when placed at Limerick in 2023; off over a year.

14/1

5

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Blackjack Boy

11st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Hurdles winner long time ago but moderate chase form when with Eric McNamara; lightly raced over hurdles for this yard, just one good effort when placed at Limerick in 2023; off over a year.

14/1

4

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 180y

16:50 Naas

Blackjack Boy

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Not a lot since winning on handicap debut back in 2020 off 9lb higher; placed over 2m5f at Limerick over Christmas, first go at 3m here.

16/1

Form: -54P8P

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes ran well on the Flat at Clonmel last month but was pulled-up in a 3m hurdle race since; this trip is more suitable but has to show much more.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 29y

16:25 Sligo

Dixon Line

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Precious little over hurdles of late although did run well in a couple of late-season Flat handicaps last year off this lowly mark.

25/1

3

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Dixon Line

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

Rated only 80 and has a mountain to climb; 13th at Wexford yesterday.

200/1

13th

17

5th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Dixon Line

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

midfield

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Payout
Exacta €222.60
Straight Forecast €120.48
Tricast €638.35
Trifecta €865.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Single Edition

SPOTLIGHT:

Ask The Leader

POSTDATA:

Ballinlough Gale

RP Ratings (IRE):

Well Joey