August 11 / 16.48 Downpatrick

16.48

Good

Shortcross Irish Whiskey Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 15 runners
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Shortcross Irish Whiskey Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.80
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 90-386

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been able to build on her third at Ballinrobe in May (2m5f) and others can see this out better.
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6th

11

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Sineads Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Off the mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last August; beaten off revised mark the following month and has been off since; this trip looks on the sharp side and the forecast rain is a worry.

12/1

10th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Sineads Fancy

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Stephen Ryan

Off the mark last month over 2m6f at Downpatrick under positive ride (good); only previous attempt at this trip inconclusive and 6lb rise plenty.

13/2

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 680-08

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper here and his handicap debut over C&D two months ago wasn't devoid of promise (beaten about 12l); still looks vulnerable off this mark.
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8

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Mister Vic

11st 7lb

T: Noel C Kelly

Placed in a Downpatrick bumper and made eyecatching late headway when second there (2m6f) on just his second handicap start this month, given an awful lot to do; must enter the reckoning up in trip from 2lb higher and decent ground will suit.

6/1

2nd

2

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Mister Vic

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Placed in a bumper here and his handicap debut over C&D two months ago wasn't devoid of promise (beaten about 12l); still looks vulnerable off this mark.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8-1739

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner; was third of 15 in a Killarney handicap but then ended up tailed off at Wexford; wouldn't be the percentage play.
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3rd

9

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

17:37 Carlisle

A Mere Bagatelle

9st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: James Owen

A fair 2m2f Irish winning hurdler; lightly raced on the Flat and only ninth in 1m5f Navan handicap on his final run for Shark Hanlon; has since changed hands for £15,000 and he rates an interesting prospect starting out for James Owen, with tongue-tie added.

5/2

9th

2

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

A Mere Bagatelle

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 4-41 over jumps and 0-4 on the Flat; won 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March; handles a sound surface and Billy Lee is a top booking for yard that is ticking over nicely.

14/1

9th

2

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

A Mere Bagatelle

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 4-41 over jumps and 0-4 on the Flat; won 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March; handles a sound surface and Billy Lee is a top booking for yard that is ticking over nicely.

14/1

Form: 8-52F6

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.
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4th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Paddy Elvis

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

5/1

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Paddy Elvis

11st 1lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic.

10/1

4th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Paddy Elvis

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.

4/1

Form: 60P-5P

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Only had five races but has yet to get competitive and was never going on handicap debut at Cartmel; now having her first start beyond 2m1f.
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11

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Tiny Angel

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Maiden wasn't beaten far last twice including over C&D; needs a bit more; the cheekpieces worn last time are left off.

8/1

9

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Tiny Angel

11st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Unplaced all eight hurdling starts but stayed on from off the pace for respectable fourth at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities here if the new cheekpieces give him a boost.

12/1

4th

9

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Tiny Angel

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Has little to show for her three efforts in handicap company and makes limited appeal despite her reduced mark.

20/1

Form: 90-06

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-4 in points and 0-4 as a hurdler, but was only beaten 13l on his switch to handicaps at Sligo (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and cheekpieces are now added; not dismissed.
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7

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

18:38 Limerick

Gustavo Goodway

10st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Finally broke his duck over hurdles at Down Royal (2m6f, good) last month when coming from rear to win in a stylish manner; races from 4lb higher back chasing but rider's claim should prove valuable; big chance.

7/2

7

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

18:38 Limerick

Gustavo Goodway

10st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Finally broke his duck over hurdles at Down Royal (2m6f, good) last month when coming from rear to win in a stylish manner; races from 4lb higher back chasing but rider's claim should prove valuable; big chance.

7/2

1st

9

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Gustavo Goodway

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, headway on outer after 4 out, in touch with leaders 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden and ran on well after 2 out, reduced lead towards finish

20/1

Form: 9-2FU0

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m5f) but followed that with two early departures and then finished well behind at Cork; had plenty of chances now (0-18).
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8th

14

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Roscomroe

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Second in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m5f) but followed that with two early departures and then finished well behind at Cork; had plenty of chances now (0-18).

20/1

11th

14

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Early exits last twice having been placed for the first time at Ballinrobe (2m5f) on his first run of the year in May; shorter trip probably not a plus.

12/1

12

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Modest maiden but put in his best shift so far on his return at Ballinrobe in early May; early faller back there later that month.

12/1

Form: 753-56

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden who has tried chasing; only midfield on return to hurdling at Wexford and she's not overly appealing with top weight.
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9th

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Cocoplum

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

17-race maiden who has tried chasing; only midfield on return to hurdling at Wexford and she's not overly appealing with top weight.

14/1

6th

8

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Cocoplum

11st 3lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: C A McBratney

A 16-race maiden who was well held in a beginners' on return last month; may do better back over timber here and drop back in trip is fine.

8/1

Form: 8008

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Finished a little closer than previously on handicap debut at Wexford (3m) but was still 27l off the winner.
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10th

13

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Pasquetta

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Finished a little closer than previously on handicap debut at Wexford (3m) but was still 27l off the winner.

25/1

8th

15

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Pasquetta

10st 9lb

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

First reserve; tailed off in three starts so far; return to further may help.

10th

15

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:35 Roscommon

Pasquetta

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Big prices for her heavy defeats in maidens at Limerick and Cork.

66/1

Form: 9-6783

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Just ahead of Georgia Celena when third over C&D a month ago and that was her best run for ages; considered.
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15th

9

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Meadow Soprano

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 0UP3P-

Last run: 324 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Probably hated the softish ground last time and had previously been beaten almost 15l behind a well-handicapped winner at Bellewstown (2m4f; good; first-time cheekpieces); thereabouts.
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8th

15

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

Dunleer Phoenix

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden has been well beaten over 2m6f last twice and has to do much better up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:40 Downpatrick

Dunleer Phoenix

10st 3lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

soon towards rear and in touch with leaders, not fluent and dropped to last 6th, detached when pushed along after 4 out, not fluent 3 out

12/1

12th

9

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Dunleer Phoenix

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Probably hated the softish ground last time and had previously been beaten almost 15l behind a well-handicapped winner at Bellewstown (2m4f; good; first-time cheekpieces); thereabouts.

8/1

Form: 70P-66

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has shaped better in maidens since the blinkers went on but this mark looks demanding enough.
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10th

6

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Whats Lariat Now

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Francis Casey

Not much promise over hurdles and well-beaten off 91 and 89 in last two starts in that sphere, including here over 2m6f; can only be watched on chasing debut.

33/1

15

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Whats Lariat Now

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Francis Casey

Has shaped better in maidens since the blinkers were fitted but was beaten 90l at Downpatrick this month; stable has had no winner since May 2022 and this gelding has very little chance on recent form.

33/1

13th

5

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Whats Lariat Now

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Francis Casey

Has shaped better in maidens since the blinkers went on but this mark looks demanding enough.

14/1

Form: PP-463

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Improved to finish sixth in a Tramore maiden and again when third on handicap debut at Wexford (3m, good to yielding); coming along nicely and should be involved.
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No Results Found

Form: 0049-P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best effort (fourth in a Kilbeggan handicap) came with give underfoot and he was pulled up after a lengthy break on good to yielding at Kilbeggan.
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11

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Slaney Bank

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Best effort (fourth in a Kilbeggan handicap) came with give underfoot and he was pulled up after a lengthy break on good to yielding at Kilbeggan.

20/1

9

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Slaney Bank

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Best effort came when fourth over C&D a year ago on softish ground; long absent and would appreciate rain.

12/1

Form: 90790/

Last run: 647 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced but was 50-1 when tailed off on handicap debut on final run in late 2022; lots to prove for new trainer.
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15

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Poor in points and a handicap hurdle lately; can't be fancied.

100/1

15

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 5lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Poor form in points and over hurdles and has to find improvement from somewhere.

66/1

12

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Glaoinn An Airgead

11st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Lightly raced but was 50-1 when tailed off on handicap debut on final run in late 2022; lots to prove for new trainer.

33/1

Non-runners

Georgia Celena

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €253.00
Straight Forecast €172.49
Tricast €1459.53
Trifecta €1382.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Meadow Soprano

The Irish Sun:

Stumblin In

SPOTLIGHT:

Paddy Elvis

POSTDATA:

Meadow Soprano