May 10 / 17.35 Downpatrick

17.35

Good

Davidson McDonnell Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 15 runners
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Davidson McDonnell Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.90
  • Place: £3.60

Form: P7700-

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
A 16-race maiden; initial promise but has really lost his way in recent times; cheekpieces now tried.
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8

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Quite Incredible

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl.

16/1

8

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Quite Incredible

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 22P7P-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Staying his forte, placed in 3m handicap hurdles last summer on good ground; ran no sort of race on chasing debut (pulled up) behind Politicise at Down Royal on latest and new headgear combination tried here.
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1st

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Dinoland

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Not the easiest to predict but he bounded clear over nearly 3m at Downpatrick 22 days ago to earn this 7lb higher mark; good ground is the key to him.

5/1

1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Dinoland

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Dual hurdle winner has run well in defeat here and was running well on second chase start at Tipperary last year when making a bad mistake at the last; not easy to fancy on last two runs.

25/1

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Dinoland

11st 11lb

J: Mr R Guiney

T: W R Crawford

Won twice over hurdles in 2024, showing useful form; however, has been pulled-up over fences in both runs since but is likely to do better back to this sphere .

16/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £12.60

Form: 09F00-

Last run: 87 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m hurdles winner for Brian Hamilton; two very disappointing chasing attempts late last year and tailed off on yard debut in Ayr handicap hurdle in February; blinkers re-tried but hard to fancy.
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3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:18 Cartmel

Justicialism

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Fell and tailed off in his two previous chases in late 2023; lightly raced in the meantime but returns to this discipline after three solid runs over hurdles, all handicaps from 2m1f to 2m4f; likely to go well again if he still fancies fences.

100/30

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Justicialism

11st 9lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Over four years since he won back-to-back handicap hurdles for Brian Hamilton; lightly raced in recent seasons; bounced back to form on second start for Noel Kelly when second to Kalsman over 2m4f at Down Royal last month; notched another second behind the improving Bella Union over 2m1f at Down Royal on latest; may go one better now.

7/2

Form: 29306-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle for Noel Kelly in 2022; went closest for his current trainer when third at Kelso in September, none too fluent at Tramore latest; better ground to suit so don't rule out.
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6

19th Jul 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Only 3-33 and without a win since 2024; however, arrives here on the back of some solid efforts in defeat, even last time when seventh.

5/1

7th

2

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

I Am Spider Man

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Only 3-32 and without a win since 2024; however, he has added some consistency to his game this year with four successive placed efforts and his mark hasn't really gone anywhere.

8/1

3rd

6

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Tailed off on stable debut in April but placed three consecutive times since, most recently when rallying third of ten at Cartmel (3m1f, good) four weeks ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 57660-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won Tramore maiden for Gordon Elliott; has achieved little in three runs for current yard, latest two on AW; tongue tie now tried but of limited appeal.
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1

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Benz

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Weak Tramore maiden hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good); some reasonable efforts following that, particularly a nose second behind the decent Meetingofthewaters at Cork later that year (2m4f, yielding to soft); generally poor form since then but some of his best recent runs have been here, 6l fourth of 13 over C&D last time (behind Georgia Celena); others preferred.

12/1

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Benz

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Lost his form last summer and fell on return at Down Royal; others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: 6008B-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden form has amounted to little, brought down last time when no chance; hard to be confident in now tackling handicap.
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8th

3

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Its Not Over Yet

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdles winner in 2024, the second of them coming over this C&D (soft); has improved with each of her three runs this year and was a 6.5l third of ten at Listowel last time (3m, good to yielding); didn't travel with much verve that day but her mark is falling.

10/1

3rd

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Its Not Over Yet

11st 2lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won two 3m hurdles in 2024; some fine runs in defeat last year, but was poor on chase debut making her return at Limerick; some improvement back over hurdles at Bellewstown last time, but improvement required.

14/1

5th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Its Not Over Yet

11st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won twice over hurdles in 2024 over this trip; some fine runs in defeat last year but was poor on chase debut last time making her return; can do better back in this sphere.

8/1

Form: 15978- C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m2f here last summer but has struggled in handicaps since, most recently here last month after winter break; reduced mark but needs to bounce back.
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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: 600-

Last run: 153 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Unexposed entering handicaps after three 2m maiden runs last season when up against some smart novices; marked step up in trip and market worth a check.
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7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Schiehallion

11st 6lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-20 at the age of nine, but broke a poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up next time and was beaten 24l on his chasing debut at Downpatrick in a beginners' last time; others make more appeal.

10/1

5th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:20 Downpatrick

Schiehallion

11st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-19 at the age of nine; broke poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up at Punchestown next time; tries chasing now but overall form reduces appeal; rated 94 over hurdles.

16/1

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Schiehallion

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up.

8/1

Form: 67/P1- C

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run on returning from 171-day break in 2m4f handicap chase here last month, showing much improved form to win readily in admittedly weak race; interesting to see if he can back that up here on return to hurdles (7lb lower).
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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

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

Form: 63841-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run of nearly four years when narrowly landing 2m4f Down Royal handicap chase last month, showing good attitude; better ground clearly suited then so respected back hurdling here off 7lb lower mark.
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14th

9

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Politicise

11st 1lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Flat winner; 2-26 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase in April last year; yet to shine for this stable; not badly handicapped on his old form, needs a revival.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

Form: 07064-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Tipperary (2m) win last summer on this sort of ground but good bit to find on recent chase form, latest behind Son Of Hypnos here; cheekpieces now tried.
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6th

2

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:40 Stratford

Katherine

11st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Ran surprisingly well behind the classy Murcia in a mares' hurdle at Listowel (2m, good) last month but she struggled back in handicap chase last time; now returns to hurdling but she's hard to predict and her last win was in October 2024; others are more convincing.

14/1

9th

10

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Katherine

10st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Ran surprisingly well behind the classy Murcia in a mares' hurdle last week, but on balance of form it's hard to take that effort literally; this is a belated return to fences (0-5).

16/1

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

Form: 00091- C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Much improved in first-time tongue tie to spring 40-1 surprise 2m3f handicap here last month, seemingly relishing better ground to beat a hot favourite; 8lb rise appears manageable providing he stays this longer trip.
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2nd

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Possibly value for more than the neck margin when winning at Tramore last month; only 4lb higher and is at the right end of the handicap here; every chance of getting in the mix.

4/1

1st

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

1-7 over fences, the win coming at Clonmel in January (2m, heavy); soundly beaten off revised mark twice since and handicapper slow to relent; others appeal more.

14/1

5th

7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Showed that he was getting the hang of things over fences when second over C&D at the Christmas meeting; backed that up when justifying favouritism in heavy ground in a 2m contest at Clonmel in January; posed no threat off his revised mark at Thurles five weeks ago.

7/1

33/1

Form: 900/0-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner is 0-6 hurdling, never sighted on last month's Bellewstown return; hard to fancy although ground should suit.
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18th

14

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Ghumama

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Edmund McCrory

2-39 on Flat, best on AW; best hurdles run when second for Noel Kelly at Downpatrick almost two years ago; ran only once for a different trainer last year; another change of stable now.

25/1

4

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Ghumama

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Two-time AW winner yet to score on turf; off since heavy hurdles defeat at Punchestown in January; best watched on debut for new yard.

28/1

Form: 800-

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Respectable Down Royal debut last term but both subsequent runs were a let down; much quicker ground and longer trip for handicap debut here.
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9th

10

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Renard De Noir

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford when fourth over C&D in June, beaten 7l from 5lb higher; beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now.

66/1

14

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Renard De Noir

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford at Downpatrick in June when fourth, beaten 7l off 90 over 2m6f; beaten out of sight first two starts for this yard; can only be watched for now.

33/1

Form: 211P6- C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Trained in France and Britain before joining this yard last summer, winning handicap chases at Tramore and here (3m); all the better for last month's return to action and potentially well handicapped now reverting to hurdles (12lb lower).
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Payout
Exacta €185.60
Straight Forecast €162.91
Tricast €5580.38

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Katherine

The Irish Sun:

Kilbrin Rocco

SPOTLIGHT:

C'est Quelqu'un

POSTDATA:

Politicise

TOPSPEED:

Katherine