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18.10

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Gerry Hannity, Lifetime Badgeholder At Downpatrick Racecourse Memorial Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 2f 165y
  • 14 runners
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Gerry Hannity, Lifetime Badgeholder At Downpatrick Racecourse Memorial Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 2m1f chase winner Doyannie, half-brother to winners James's Gate (bumper) and Black Lightning (2m4f/2m5f hurdle); dam 2m hurdle/2m4f chase winner; useful form when making most in Lingstown maiden point-to-point in December and later in month sold for 150,000GBP at Cheltenham Sales; top yard and obvious appeal on rules debut.
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4th

3

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 156y

16:30 Galway

Going Live

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner on his track debut in May; well beaten by a subsequent winner next time at Roscommon; stable second string here.

8/1

2nd

1

10th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:48 Roscommon

Going Live

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

soon prominent behind clear leader, went modest second after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

9/4

1st

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Going Live

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Brother to 2m1f chase winner Doyannie, half-brother to winners James's Gate (bumper) and Black Lightning (2m4f/2m5f hurdle); dam 2m hurdle/2m4f chase winner; useful form when making most in Lingstown maiden point-to-point in December and later in month sold for 150,000GBP at Cheltenham Sales; top yard and obvious appeal on rules debut.

13/8

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0/420-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't do himself justice in Grade 2 Aintree bumper latest, having earlier shaped promisingly at both Fairyhouse and Ayr; closely related to smart hurdler Sebastopol expected to make a better hurdler and one to consider.
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3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

6th

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Winning hurdler is 0-5 in chases but has run well in defeat, including at this venue over 16.5f (good to yielding) back in January; won at 2m6f over hurdles but has stamina to prove for this trip; doesn't look a certain stayer on breeding and others appeal more.

100/30

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31202- BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last summer (good) has finished second on both C&D maiden hurdle runs (out of depth in Grade 3 in between) most recently last month after a break behind a ready winner; seems sure to play a role again on favoured ground.
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No Results Found

Form: 93-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Durrow point-to-point last year before bought for 170,000GBP and better of two maiden hurdle runs this past season when well beaten third in 2m Naas mares' event last month, having made most in first-time tongue tie; upped in trip here with improvement quite possible so respected in a weak maiden.
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5

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Garde La Peche

11st 8lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner is 1-8 over fences; good efforts in defeat at Kilbeggan and Limerick earlier this year; not as good the last twice though had an excuse at Tipperary; one to consider back to this trip.

13/2

8

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Garde La Peche

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a beginners' chase last summer; shaped well first two starts of 2025, including over C&D; had excuses when well beaten upped to 2m7f at Tipperary latest (superficial wounds and coughed); capable of better and could go well back in trip.

9/1

7th

4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

Garde La Peche

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beginners' chase winner last summer and solid efforts in defeat off this mark lately so a repeat of those runs will see her go well.

3/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump well enough to stand any chance at Bellewstown on debut and didn't count at Down Royal on Monday; best watched for now.
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6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

12:45 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 13lb

J: Mr Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Represents in-form yard and hasn't run badly when sixth the last twice but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

10/1

Form: 8/74-

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Just fair form in bumpers, surprising if he made an immediate impact hurdling; hood tried.
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11th

8

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Manfredi

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: S R B Crawford

Some sign of ability in bumpers; needed to run better on last week's hurdling debut to be a strong fancy for this but may do better.

14/1

11th

8

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Manfredi

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: S R B Crawford

Some sign of ability in bumpers; needed to run better on last week's hurdling debut to be a strong fancy for this but may do better.

14/1

6th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Manfredi

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: S R B Crawford

Just fair form in bumpers, surprising if he made an immediate impact hurdling; hood tried.

25/1

Form: 4F-

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner for Richard O'Brien in 2021; went close in a Leopardstown handicap for Joseph O'Brien last year and some hurdles promise; poor debut run for new yard at Navan recently but not one to rule out with ground to suit.
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9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

10th

1

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Morph Speed

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

C&D winner over four years ago; later won four times on turf; on a long losing run; huge price when always at the back here 19 days ago.

25/1

Form: 0/9-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed nothing back in 2021 and similarly on last month's Clonmel return.
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2nd

7

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Glenmorefiftyfour

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Well beaten on all starts, including on handicap debut last time and has to find loads more.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dragon Pulse half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Claudine (RPR 68); dam 1m2f Flat (75) and 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Distant Connection; unlikely type to make a winning start under rules.
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7th

6

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:00 Downpatrick

Dragonalka

11st 10lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Nothing to show for his efforts so far over hurdles; easy to look elsewhere.

100/1

9

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

13:45 Kilbeggan

Dragonalka

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Conor David Maxwell

100-1 first time out at Downpatrick; struggling when hampered three out, tailed off.

66/1

9th

11

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Dragonalka

10st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Dragon Pulse half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Claudine (RPR 68); dam 1m2f Flat (75) and 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Distant Connection; unlikely type to make a winning start under rules.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixties-rated Flat handicapper won twice this time last year on contrasting ground; joined current yard after Sligo claimer run in August and best watched now switched to hurdles.
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6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Bringsty

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort.

4/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Bringsty

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes.

6/1

Form: 46/0/

Last run: 738 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW winner last year refused to race on comeback run at Dundalk in March; probably best watched on hurdles debut.
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3

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:28 Bellewstown

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Flat winner (but tricky, refusing to race twice) has been tailed off on both runs in maiden hurdles this term; blinkers now tried.

50/1

18th

8

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

reluctant to race, in rear and detached

100/1

11th

2

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

AW winner last year refused to race on comeback run at Dundalk in March; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Court Cave filly is first foal of a 2m/2m4f hurdle winner, herself a sister to winners Earls Quarter (bumper and 2m/2m2f hurdle), The Shantou King (2m hurdle) and All The Feels (point); debutante appears the lesser likely of the Crawford trio.
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12

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Wee Vee

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

All maiden hurdle runs came here and she showed precious little in those; tailed off in a Perth novice hurdle in July and well behind on handicap debut at Ballinrobe later that month (2m6f, good); down 2lb but she would be a surprising winner.

33/1

11th

17

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Wee Vee

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

First reserve; little sign of ability in three maiden hurdles and a novice; off for over a year and can only be watched on handicap debut.

12th

13

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Wee Vee

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: S R B Crawford

in rear, pushed along before 4th, reminder after 5th

66/1

Form: PP-

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Reserve; of little account on the Flat and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.
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8th

12

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

10st 0lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks but form under both codes for present yard of little account; 2lb wrong here.

33/1

20th

18

(23)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: H Smyth

towards rear

33/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks, went close at Dundalk last October; has been running over hurdles lately, pulled up at Downpatrick last Sunday; does not appeal.

33/1

Form: 67-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten but not at all disgraced in a pair of 2m Navan maidens last month (unseated rider to post second occasion) so improvement remains possible; yard flying.
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9th

7

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Hardysonofdan

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Off the course for over a year; unplaced both starts; safe to leave out of calculations.

66/1

9th

7

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Hardysonofdan

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Off the course for over a year; unplaced both starts; safe to leave out of calculations.

66/1

12

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Hardysonofdan

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten but not at all disgraced in a pair of 2m Navan maidens last month (unseated rider to post second occasion) so improvement remains possible; yard flying.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €15.80
Straight Forecast €16.30
Trifecta €43.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Garde La Peche

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gone For Tea

SPOTLIGHT:

Going Live

The Irish Sun:

Garde La Peche

TOPSPEED:

Gone For Tea