August 28 / 15.15 Downpatrick

15.15

Good

Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 5f 160y
  • 9 runners
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Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 23

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat in Britain for Richard Hannon and bought for 40,000gns last autumn; after a year off, two good efforts over hurdles this month including over this trip at Tramore last time where he was going on well at the finish behind a stablemate of Marv Michael.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Down Royal

Reverend Hubert

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. 

3/1

13th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Reverend Hubert

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him.

16/1

1st

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Reverend Hubert

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 474-64

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Fourth in maidens at Down Royal and Roscommon and rated 106; definite place claims but will struggle to win.
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7th

4

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Ringdufferin

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler is 0-9 over fences; one of better efforts came here (19.5f, good) in June when a 4.5l second; two modest efforts over hurdles since; probably wants softer ground than this but still has a place chance.

10/1

10th

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Ringdufferin

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: A L T Moore

Two wins in 2023 for Gordon Elliott on soft and heavy ground; has run four times since joining Arthur Moore; has made the frame in two starts over fences; concerning that his two runs over hurdles have not been of similar standard.

12/1

6th

3

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Ringdufferin

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two wins in 2023 for Gordon Elliott on soft and heavy ground; no joy since but step in the right direction in a handicap chase here on latest (19.5f, good); needs to back that up now back over hurdles.

10/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-52 BF

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Odds-on winner of his sole point-to-point for Pat Doyle last year; caught close home by a newcomer on second hurdles start at Down Royal (2m4f) in June; winner of that could be useful and he was clear of the remainder although it was a modest enough bunch in behind him; back from a break and should go close.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Marv Michael

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Liz Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner here; both chase wins came at Kilbeggan when with Henry de Bromhead; below form last four starts and needs a return to his best.

14/1

6th

9

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Liz Doyle

Two chase wins for Henry de Bromhead, both over this C&D; is 4lb higher than when winning here in May 2025; third in this off 7lb higher last year; soundly beaten on debut for this yard last month but may have needed that; blinkers replace cheekpieces and rider takes off handy 3lb.

25/1

9th

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut.

20/1

Form: 879

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point; well held on first two starts over hurdles.
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4th

6

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

15:15 Tramore

Knockaneleigh Girl

10st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Declan Queally

Winning point-to-pointer is 0-8 over hurdles but took a step in the right direction at Clonmel last month when third (Ashdale Flyer 10l away) to a stablemate, having made much of the running; unproven over this far but good chance she'll stay.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 006

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bit better when sixth at Kilbeggan but still beaten 26l; unlikely to contend.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Farewellchancer

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

always behind, weakened after 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

33/1

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Farewellchancer

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

Unplaced in five maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; sold for 1,000gns in January; lots to prove.

33/1

0

3

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Tramore

Farewellchancer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Modest form but last two maiden runs give him a chance in this company; cuts back in trip.

11/2

Form: 00

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a couple of points; heavy defeats in a bumper and on hurdles bow at Roscommon.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Hardy Buck

10st 6lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Front-running tactics saw him return to form at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to firm) last month off this mark, finishing second; remains 2lb higher than for his success over hurdles at Exeter in December but could make the frame again if backing up that latest effort.

8/1

2nd

6

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:30 Newton Abbot

Hardy Buck

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Max Comley

Won an Exeter hurdle race off a mark of 74 on stable debut in December but has failed to match that level since, including in two starts over fences; last month's reappearance may have been needed when a well-held last of six over hurdles but he has a bit to prove back over fences, despite his lower chase mark.

20/1

Form: P5PP5P

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Point winner in May; poor form over fences since; beaten 32l in C&D maiden on last month's hurdles bow.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C A McBratney

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C A McBratney

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

8

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Rust To Riches

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner extended Rules' record to 0-16 when slipping up in a Downpatrick chase latest; not easy to make a case for on return to hurdles.

25/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual winning pointer was 100-1 when beaten 46l on hurdles debut at Perth earlier in month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 160y

15:15 Downpatrick

Knocky

11st 4lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

always behind, tailed off

33/1

8th

7

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:50 Perth

Knocky

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

2-5 in Irish points but his slow-ground win in March came in a match race and he was well beaten when last in action; also struggled on last year's hurdling debut; tongue-tie refitted today; others look safer.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Denmark; not shamed when beaten a dozen lengths here on hurdling debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Meadow Soprano

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.80
Straight Forecast €4.26
Trifecta €5.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Marv Michael

TOPSPEED:

Ringdufferin

SPOTLIGHT:

Reverend Hubert

The Irish Sun:

Marv Michael

POSTDATA:

Ringdufferin