April 26 / 17.50 Downpatrick

17.50

Yielding

Toals Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 7f 55y
  • 13 runners
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Toals Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.50
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 6362P0

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner is a longstanding maiden on the track; has been poor the last twice but better ground can help; cheekpieces added.
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1st

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Custers Mistake

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: R J Tumilty

Sole win over hurdles came at Downpatrick (2m7f) last year and went close to another success when just denied over a bit shorter there last time; up 3lb but this trip might be a bit sharp.

9/1

1

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Custers Mistake

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R J Tumilty

Won over 2m7f here last year; poor in two runs (one hurdle, one chase) this year so has to firmly put those behind him.

22/1

8th

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Custers Mistake

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: R J Tumilty

Belated first win under rules in today's headgear combination in 2m7f Downpatrick handicap over a year ago (good) off 98; off for a year until well held over shorter trip over fences at Bangor last month; better for that comeback run and trip-ground to suit back hurdling.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /82554

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2021; decent efforts on three of last four runs, twice behind Jacenry; needs a bit more but could be involved
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11th

5

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Stockdale

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Tried hard to justify favourite's tag in a beginners chase here latest; good second also here on last start over hurdles; tongue-tie won't need to bring about a whole lot of improvement in order for her to add to sole win (2021); should give another good account.

11/2

2nd

6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:00 Downpatrick

Stockdale

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Maiden hurdle winner in 2021; regressive in that sphere in the last year while running well at times; unseated early on chasing debut here last time.

15/2

13

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:35 Downpatrick

Stockdale

11st 5lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in 2021; consistent enough in handicaps lately, including at this track last time; rated 90 so has to find improvement for chasing debut.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 750027

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Placed in several points; second on handicap hurdle debut at Fairyhouse; a bit disappointing when fancied at Naas but steps up in trip and Kennedy stays aboard; major player.
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5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Solly Attwell

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won twice over fences last September and not a bad chase run at Perth last time; poor on last hurdles run behind Rocky's Howya in March; others preferred.

14/1

3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Solly Attwell

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Back-to-back wins over similar trips to this last September and on good or yielding ground that he's not had in his last four races; however, current wellbeing is an issue and so too the blinkers in which he was tailed off last time when first fitted.

10/1

7th

15

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Solly Attwell

10st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Back-to-back chase wins at Galway (2m7f, good to yielding) and this venue (3m, yielding) last September; best of five subsequent runs when afair sixth at Punchestown (2m7f, soft to heavy) in January; struggled over hurdles last time; first-time blinkers.

20/1

Form: 605487

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in eight bumpers; best maiden hurdle run came at Tramore five days ago; of some interest on handicap bow.
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15

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Doyen Flyer

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden went close to gaining a breakthrough win at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) last month; up 2lb but handles softer ground and can go well again.

11/2

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Doyen Flyer

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: James M Barcoe

22-race maiden (0-12 in hurdle races); never in the first three; flashes of form, but hard to make a strong case for her.

16/1

Form: 355631

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced for his age; beaten 17l in a Limerick handicap hurdle in March (hvy) but much improved to win over fences at Tramore four days ago on good ground; big player back over hurdles with ground to suit.
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1st

7

23rd May 2024

Good

3m 1f 110y

20:30 Limerick

Surf Club

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, prominent 6th

4/1

7

23rd May 2024

Good

3m 1f 110y

20:30 Limerick

Surf Club

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Lightly-raced 8yo came good on chase debut in 2m6f Tramore beginners' chase last month (good), jumping well; beaten favourite back hurdling four days later at Downpatrick but race may have come too soon; ground remains in his favour but stamina concerns on handicap debut.

4/1

5th

5

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 55y

17:50 Downpatrick

Surf Club

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent behind clear leader, smooth headway and went second 2 out, weakened from last

7/4

Form: 00P55P C

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 2m6f here in 2022; modest chasing effort when last seen in October; back after a break; stable jockey deserts her.
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11th

6

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Townhill Penny

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle in the summer of 2022; largely disappointing since, including when pulled up at Downpatrick over hurdles latest; in top hands but is impossible to recommend at present.

16/1

1

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Townhill Penny

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D winner in 2022; has struggled to make a telling mark in the interim and under a drive a fair way from home when a modest third over fences latest; could probably do with sliding another few pound but not without a squeak either.

9/1

5/1

Form: 000612 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improved form since sent handicapping; won at Down Royal over 2m4f and a solid second there since; up another 2lb and in trip but can go well.
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9

27th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Wexford

Jacenry

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Good form over this trip at Down Royal last season, winner in March, second the following month; running well until falling two out in a Galway chase on his return from a break.

10/1

5

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 54y

16:50 Galway

Jacenry

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

in touch with leaders, prominent after 3 out, 2 lengths down going okay when fell 2 out

15/2

7th

8

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 55y

17:50 Downpatrick

Jacenry

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D Harvey

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3rd, headway on outer approaching last, weakened run-in

5/1

Form: -31597 C

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner over shorter here last year; held in two handicaps after and lacks a recent run; stable jockey deserts.
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18

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Gaye Winnie

10st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, midfield halfway

10/1

18

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Gaye Winnie

10st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, midfield halfway

10/1

Form: P0-126 BF

Last run: 260 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner; both hurdle wins have been at Sligo but unplaced at that track when last seen; makes debut for new yard after a break.
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9th

5

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

True Destiny

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose vetera; six wins on Flat, is 2-28 over hurdles, both wins at Sligo (latest in June 2023); minor placed form last May/June at Downpatrick and Perth; in rear in both races in recent months.

14/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 3/0667

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three handicaps lately and tumbling down weights; still not easy to fancy.
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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: 391130

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two wins over the winter and a fine 3rd place at Leopardstown, all over 2m but was poor last time over 2m4f; has run well over this trip but arguably better over shorter.
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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: 485-U6

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maiden hurdles for John McConnell; new yard is in tremendous form and respected even after an absence.
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12th

3

(9)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:45 Bellewstown

Dubai Clover

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden under both codes but has been in the frame a few times; soundly beaten over hurdles and on the Flat the last twice and has to find more with a tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: 4-6P07

Last run: 250 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes was well beaten on recent Flat runs; holds a minor shout on best jumps form.
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