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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Katherine

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Her three hurdle wins were all over 2m; not a bad chase run last time but has been mostly below form over hurdles this year so has to return to best.

11/1

4th

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Katherine

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner over hurdles, latest in October 2024; last two hurdle runs have been poor and was well-held 2lb higher in handicap chase at Roscommon in June; needs plenty more in first-time hood.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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