April 26 / 18.50 Downpatrick

18.50

Yielding

Boardsmill Sires Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 10 runners
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Boardsmill Sires Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.10
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 0467-P

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner on a long losing run since 2021; pulled up after errors at Fairyhouse on just his second chase start and showed nothing on his chase debut at this track previously; off 171 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland but on a losing run now and, although he ran better when third of four finishers at Exeter recently than he had on his yard debut there, a few more pounds off his back wouldn't go amiss.

16/1

3rd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Son Of Hypnos

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; however, went off 150-1 on stable debut here three weeks ago (2m5f handicap hurdle) and failed to complete; the most exposed of these.

50/1

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; however, the latest of those victories was in July 2024 and the handicapper has taken no chances with his opening British mark; he may be best watched.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 873554

Last run: 212 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Long losing run since 2021 and tailed off at Perth when last seen; has run well here before but will probably need this; off 212 days.
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7th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:28 Wexford

Attitash

10st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Record of 1-20 over hurdles but several decent efforts in defeat; his best chase runs have come at Downpatrick, including last twice; poor over hurdles since; 2lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

14

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Attitash

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has some good runs to his name but not last time and he's very opposable at these weights.

50/1

11th

17

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:35 Downpatrick

Attitash

11st 7lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; good comeback when second over fences here in April but well held over hurdles at Cartmel; fifth in a chase here on Saturday; new headgear combo.

50/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 4P-009

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden and tailed off in last couple of hurdle starts; chase debut.
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8th

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

12:15 Punchestown

Kilmacurkin

10st 13lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Close second in a 2m3f handicap chase at Limerick in May; mid-division in a Sligo handicap hurdle on his stable debut; has to prove his effectiveness at this trip.

12/1

8th

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

12:15 Punchestown

Kilmacurkin

10st 13lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Close second in a 2m3f handicap chase at Limerick in May; mid-division in a Sligo handicap hurdle on his stable debut; has to prove his effectiveness at this trip.

12/1

9th

14

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:45 Sligo

Kilmacurkin

11st 1lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Probably a better chaser, running his best race when headed close home in a 2m5f handicap chase at Limerick in May; not seen since but not one to dismiss on his debut for Aidan Howard.

10/1

Form: P70706

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Is 1-21 overall but promising chase debut at Tramore on Sunday and she looks well treated from this sort of mark; this unique track is an unknown but ought to go well if she handles it.
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4th

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Katherine

10st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

3-28 over hurdles but rated just 98 and has been out of form for some time; would be a surprise winner in this company.

28/1

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Katherine

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time hurdle winner at 2m on decent ground but not since October 2024; no show on both recent outings but can't be ruled out down in grade here.

12/1

Form: 8F9225 C

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar over hurdles here twice before a distant fifth over C&D when last seen; tends to need his return run but down to a good mark at least and warrants respect; off 203 days.
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19

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Gladiatorial

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Looked booked for second when presented with victory by the faller of the leader at the last in a handicap chase at Sligo last month; well beaten in a handicap hurdle at the same venue last time; a long time since he won over hurdles.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05553P

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner; hasn't managed to match his best hurdle form in five chase starts so far and was pulled up a long way out at Thurles last time; needs to come on a huge amount for that return run and others more convincing; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

13

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Western Comandor

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-13 chasing, well held here early in the month over 2m4f after a break; softer ground to suit.

14/1

8

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Western Comandor

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-12 chasing and recent hurdles form none too encouraging.

25/1

12th

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Western Comandor

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

pressed leader, lost position before 3 out

25/1

Form: 5-F165

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three-time point winner who got off the mark under rules in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse in November; however, tailed off twice since and questions to answer.
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9th

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:55 Downpatrick

Faith Loving

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

midfield

22/1

9th

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:55 Downpatrick

Faith Loving

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

midfield

22/1

7th

4

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Faith Loving

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

in touch with leaders early, soon dropped to midfield, towards rear with one circuit to go, no extra before 2 out

10/1

Form: 34P0/4

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A 14-race maiden but not a bad run at Down Royal when last seen 12 days ago; very best form on softer ground and has failed to figure in two previous runs at this venue.
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7

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

12:45 Newcastle

Jimlis Island

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

prominent, briefly led after 4th, in touch with leaders when looked to go wrong and pulled up quickly before 9th

7/2

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

12:45 Newcastle

Jimlis Island

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

prominent

7/2

2nd

2

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle

Jimlis Island

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won back-to back 3m hurdles at Perth (both good) on his first two starts for this trainer; found one too good when dropping back to 2m4f and switching to fences at Hexham latest; player back up in trip.

11/4

Form: PPP4-P C

Last run: 337 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sole rules success came here but he's been off 337 days and has been pulled up in four of his last five starts; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

8

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Big Leg Up

10st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield, weakened before 3 out

40/1

9th

8

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Big Leg Up

10st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield

40/1

5

25th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 160y

19:00 Limerick

Big Leg Up

11st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: J G Cosgrave

soon prominent, briefly went second after 3rd, joined leaders after 7th, pushed along when lost position after 5 out, reminders after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

8/1

Form: 98P0UP

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
A 10-race maiden; shown nothing in recent starts and tailed off both chase starts; hard to fancy.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €143.10
Straight Forecast €91.04
Tricast €750.69
Trifecta €937.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Katherine

The Irish Sun:

Jimli's Island

POSTDATA:

Attitash

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Katherine