April 14 / 15.40 Down Royal

15.40

Soft

Choose Fibrus Broadband Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Choose Fibrus Broadband Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 790772

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to be just denied over 2m4f here last time on handicap debut; up 5lb but still a big player with further progress likely.
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16th

2

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 163y

14:32 Tipperary

Tankardstown Diva

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-8 over hurdles; that win came back in April at Down Royal off 91 over 2m6f (yielding); faded quite tamely on last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse over inadequate 2m, more expected of here upped in trip.

9/1

16th

2

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 163y

14:32 Tipperary

Tankardstown Diva

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-8 over hurdles; that win came back in April at Down Royal off 91 over 2m6f (yielding); faded quite tamely on last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse over inadequate 2m, more expected of here upped in trip.

9/1

7th

11

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Tankardstown Diva

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

prominent

10/1

22/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 4047-F

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
In the frame a few times between hurdles and fences; has a squeak if at his best on second run after a break.
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5th

4

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Plain Or Battered

11st 8lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

raced in second and pressed leader, led 1st, joined 9th, not fluent 5 out

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 658068

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten the last twice including at this track and major questions to answer; cheekpieces tried.
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4th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Paddy Elvis

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

5/1

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Paddy Elvis

11st 1lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic.

10/1

4th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Paddy Elvis

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.

4/1

Form: 98P-P0

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Yet to finish in the first four over hurdles and not easy to fancy, though respect for shrewd connections a reason not to dismiss.
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16th

17

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Elle Dorado Rock

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Placed at a modest level on Flat; final hurdle run last term was promising, fourth in a 15-runner event at Down Royal; potentially interesting if fit and ready.

8/1

16th

17

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Elle Dorado Rock

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Placed at a modest level on Flat; final hurdle run last term was promising, fourth in a 15-runner event at Down Royal; potentially interesting if fit and ready.

8/1

Form: -79005

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over hurdles; well-held here the last twice; others preferred
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8th

5

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Musselburgh

Flashthelights

11st 10lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Below best at Fairyhouse in October last time but he won at Punchestown (2m3f, good) in June and Wexford (2m, good) in August, and this may prove to be his ideal trip; could bounce back and play a leading role if conditions are in his favour (probably doesn't want soft ground).

13/2

8th

5

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Musselburgh

Flashthelights

11st 10lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Below best at Fairyhouse in October last time but he won at Punchestown (2m3f, good) in June and Wexford (2m, good) in August, and this may prove to be his ideal trip; could bounce back and play a leading role if conditions are in his favour (probably doesn't want soft ground).

13/2

Form: 0065P5

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 14 hurdle starts; not beaten far last time at Fairyhouse but has to build on that; cheekpieces retained.
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9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:36 Killarney

Arthor

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Joseph Mangan

midfield

10/1

5th

7

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Arthor

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Joseph Mangan

Ordinary and exposed maiden ran creditably when placed over 2m4f at Punchestown in May; more needed.

10/1

3rd

7

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Arthor

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Joseph Mangan

Maiden after 15 hurdle attempts although penultimate Fairyhouse run would give him claims of sorts here; tongue tie added to usual cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 03/066

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020; well beaten in two handicaps lately and has to find lots of improvement.
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10th

12

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 55y

17:50 Downpatrick

Ballycairn

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

prominent behind clear leader, headway and pressed leader halfway

33/1

10th

12

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 55y

17:50 Downpatrick

Ballycairn

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

prominent behind clear leader, headway and pressed leader halfway

33/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:40 Down Royal

Ballycairn

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

Bumper winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020; well beaten in two handicaps lately and has to find lots of improvement.

28/1

Form: 07793

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well-bred mare showed much more on second handicap start last time when 6l 3rd at Cork over 2m4f; can keep progressing and looks as if she will stay this trip, so a major player.
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5

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

A Great Buzz

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Robert Tyner

towards rear

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-644

Last run: 107 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up sole point start; close 4th in a Limerick maiden hurdle in December; one to consider on handicap debut coming from a top yard.
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12th

11

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Doonbeg Don

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Came in for market support and ran with credit when third in a handicap hurdle at Roscommon in September; saddle slipped after three out in that contest; won a Galway handicap chase off this mark in October,; stays well and looks potentially well handicapped.

3/1

12th

11

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Doonbeg Don

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Came in for market support and ran with credit when third in a handicap hurdle at Roscommon in September; saddle slipped after three out in that contest; won a Galway handicap chase off this mark in October,; stays well and looks potentially well handicapped.

3/1

1st

6

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Doonbeg Don

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, chased clear leader 1st, headway 3rd, led 5 out, headed after 3 out, ridden and rallied run-in, led again inside final 110yds, kept on well

6/1

Form: 33566P

Last run: 159 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner is 0-11 over hurdles and pulled-up last time; a minor chance if at his best back after a break.
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6

8th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:02 Hexham

Ocean Legacy

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Two chase wins in Ireland, albeit has an underwhelming overall strike-rate; modest third at Sedgefield (3m2f) on debut for new yard and needs to improve on that effort.

9/1

6

8th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:02 Hexham

Ocean Legacy

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Two chase wins in Ireland, albeit has an underwhelming overall strike-rate; modest third at Sedgefield (3m2f) on debut for new yard and needs to improve on that effort.

9/1

3rd

9

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:45 Sedgefield

Ocean Legacy

10st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beaten on last 12 starts in Ireland but creditable fourth of 16 at Roscommon (3m1f, soft) in August last time and new stable is among the winners; changed hands for 7,500gns and is also effective on good ground; chance.

12/1

Form: -34253

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
A maiden under rules but plenty of placed runs over hurdles and fences; beaten 17l over 3m at Naas last time back from a break and can get closer today; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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6th

9

26th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Mahler Appeal

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Garrett James Power

Better chaser when last seen in May, winning 3m1f Wexford handicap and good second over hurdles at same venue (3m) 11 days later on softish ground; runs well fresh and one to consider if ground softens.

7/1

2nd

12

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Mahler Appeal

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Garrett James Power

led, headed but prominent 1st, disputed lead 9th, not fluent 5 out, ridden and briefly led before 2 out, headed approaching last, rallied final 110yds, no match for winner

11/2

1st

12

18th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 50y

17:10 Wexford

Mahler Appeal

10st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Garrett James Power

Placed in three of his five chases, all of them handicaps at about 3m; again placed in a handicap hurdle on his penultimate run and drying ground was against him last time; each-way appeal.

10/1

25/1

Form: 832F0P D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 9lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Veteran is a six-time winner but was poor the last twice; however, has a chance on his second over 3m here last November.
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13th

17

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 49y

14:55 Punchestown

Benkei

10st 0lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd

33/1

10th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

16:28 Punchestown

Benkei

11st 4lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Veteran is a six-time winner but last win came in 2018 (2m6f Killarney); best watched nowadays despite reduced mark.

20/1

10th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

16:28 Punchestown

Benkei

11st 4lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Veteran is a six-time winner but last win came in 2018 (2m6f Killarney); best watched nowadays despite reduced mark.

20/1

Form: 0430

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ran in snatches and didn't jump well on handicap debut last time; not easy to fancy on that form.
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12

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Ran in snatches and didn't jump well when well beaten on handicap debut and no better at Down Royal when beaten out of sight in May; impossible to recommend.

40/1

13th

9

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:40 Down Royal

Getaway Erin

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Ran in snatches and didn't jump well on handicap debut last time; not easy to fancy on that form.

28/1

13th

9

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:40 Down Royal

Getaway Erin

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Ran in snatches and didn't jump well on handicap debut last time; not easy to fancy on that form.

28/1

Form: -98P0U

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden looks high in the weights for what he has achieved and has been big prices last few starts.
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6

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Tonys Pet

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, pulled up after 5 out

33/1

6

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Tonys Pet

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, pulled up after 5 out

33/1

3

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:40 Down Royal

Tonys Pet

11st 11lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

Lightly-raced maiden looks high in the weights for what he has achieved and has been big prices last few starts.

40/1

Form: 9000

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden hurdle runs came at this track; has to improve plenty on handicap debut taking a sharp rise in trip.
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7th

11

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Georgia Celena

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Has improved since sent handicapping on better ground, with a pair of solid efforts over C&D before a good fifth at Wexford when upped to 3m latest; she's still lightly raced and enters the reckoning.

7/1

5th

4

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Wexford

Georgia Celena

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Has shown a bit more in two handicap hurdles at Downpatrick this season and shapes like she might appreciate this extra couple of furlongs.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta €98.90
Straight Forecast €87.50
Tricast €1797.47
Trifecta €811.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A Great Buzz

POSTDATA:

Mahler Appeal

RP RATINGS (IRE):

A Great Buzz

The Irish Sun:

A Great Buzz