17.35

6th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Golden Temple

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdles winner hasn't distinguished himself in three starts over fences; not a bad run on the Flat at Dundalk when last seen; makes handicap chase debut.

11/1

13th

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Winding River

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.

11/1

13th

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Winding River

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.

11/1

2nd

3

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Winding River

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has tended to show his best form at Downpatrick (two wins and four places from seven starts); broadened his horizons with Clonmel win; finished 6l behind Sea Road Fill in a stronger race than this at Naas 19 days ago.

13/2

16th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Spent most of last season over fences; mid-division over hurdles at Clonmel on latest after being pulled up in consecutive chases; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins.

25/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Baltinglass Hill

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in a chase at Wexford last Friday; much more effective as a hurdler, though he he has added only one win to his tally since 2021.

14/1

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Baltinglass Hill

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing, pulled up after some indifferent jumping last time; back from a break, handicapper has given him every chance and better ground in his favour.

14/1

3rd

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Bigz Belief

10st 4lb

J: Tpr Elizabeth Feakes

T: Fergal O’Brien

Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigz Belief

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over.

14/1

4th

1

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigz Belief

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Triple hurdle winner but his last success was in 2023 and he was well held at Taunton last Saturday; now returns to the Flat for the first time in 16 months and he's 1-24 in this sphere; opposable.

12/1

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Jinxs Link

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Two hurdle wins include a success here; tailed off in a Fairyhouse beginners' chase returning from almost a year off and pulled up over hurdles at the same venue last time; needs to return to form.

15/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Dual hurdles winner was a 15.5l fourth when last seen over timber in January last year; tailed off on seasonal return here last month in a beginners' chase; others more likely.

50/1

8th

2

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: M M Rice

Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.

20/1

12

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Sula Warrior

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: J G Cosgrave

Won in Britain (2m4f, good) in 2022; tailed off on sole 2023 run and well beaten in Downpatrick handicaps recently.

20/1

11th

6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Sula Warrior

11st 13lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: J G Cosgrave

Won in Britain in 2022; tailed off on sole 2023 run and same story back here last month; needs to leave those runs behind.

20/1

7th

13

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Sula Warrior

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: J G Cosgrave

Won a Perth maiden hurdle in 2022 but disappointing in only three runs since; best watched on return.

40/1

13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Fassbender

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Fassbender

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

8th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Fassbender

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; mostly below form this year but staged a revival when third of 15 at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding) last month; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.

11/2

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

7th

7

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Lucky Storm

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: L J Archdeacon

1-10 over hurdles when trained by Gordon Elliott and rated 102; won a handicap at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) last July off 97; off since heavy defeat at Wexford later that month and is probably best watched on debut for new yard.

11/2

11th

14

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

The Riastrad

10st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Donal Kinsella

Maiden under all codes didn't run badly over hurdles at Wexford last week but needs to improve from that.

25/1

11th

14

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

The Riastrad

10st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Donal Kinsella

Maiden under all codes didn't run badly over hurdles at Wexford last week but needs to improve from that.

25/1

7th

9

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

14:50 Wexford

The Riastrad

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donal Kinsella

Modest Flat maiden was beaten 21l on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; can improve for that first run off a break and be involved.

12/1

8th

3

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Duchamps Art

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

0-7 over hurdles but was still in contention before last-flight fall on stable debut in July and did not really enjoy the run of the race when respectable sixth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good to yielding) last month; represents top Irish stable and must be considered.

5/2

6th

15

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Duchamps Art

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Didn't show much for Mags Mullins but in the process of showing improved form when a faller at the last in 2m5f Wexford handicap on yard debut last month, staying on and yet to be asked a question by inexperienced claiming rider; senior rider takes over here and likely player off a light weight.

7/2

7th

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

15:40 Sligo

Ask The Leader

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

Three hurdling wins, all at Downaptrick; lost form in the second half of last year and no better on return at favourite track; tongue-tie back on, cheekpieces a new addition.

20/1

13th

11

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Ask The Leader

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

All three hurdle wins have been here, the last in 2022; some good runs in defeat last year, including over fences but form tailed off; back to her last winning mark; chance.

11/1

13th

11

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Ask The Leader

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

All three hurdle wins have been here, the last in 2022; some good runs in defeat last year, including over fences but form tailed off; back to her last winning mark; chance.

11/1

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

2nd

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Justicialism

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Over four years since he won back-to-back handicap hurdles for Brian Hamilton; lightly raced in last couple of seasons and mark is much lower nowadays; bounced back to form on second start for Noel Kelly when second here over 2m4f; this shorter trip possibly not ideal, but obvious claims.

5/1

14th

4

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Willyouwalkwithme

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: H Smyth

Three of his four wins have been at Downpatrick but poor comeback run at same track on Friday leaves him with questions to answer.

25/1

14th

4

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Willyouwalkwithme

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: H Smyth

Three of his four wins have been at Downpatrick but poor comeback run at same track on Friday leaves him with questions to answer.

25/1

15th

5

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Willyouwalkwithme

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: H Smyth

Three of his four wins have been here; some solid runs in defeat last year but disappointing when last seen; still, can run well fresh so has to be respected.

11/1