March 30 / 15.30 Downpatrick

15.30

Good To Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 5f 185y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4P3212

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-16 over hurdles but has won twice in chases and is rated 11lb higher in that sphere; versatile regarding ground and ran well off 3lb lower on last start over hurdles at Fairyhouse; has run well over fences the last twice and she has place claims.
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7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Lilian Bland

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

Two-time chase winner is 1-17 over timber; took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in March, beating Joueuse Royale by 2.25l; in contention when falling in a Tramore handicap chase latest off 102; 5lb lower here and could go well back returned to hurdles.

4/1

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7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-342

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed in point-to-points and in two of her three maiden hurdles; opening mark of 104 doesn't look overly harsh and she could be well suited by the step up to 2m6f on her handicap debut; considered.
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4th

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Joueuse Royale

11st 7lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 6yo who came good for Olly Murphy at second attempt, in Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be okay back at 2m and can handle some underfoot ease; likely to give another good account.

5/2

1st

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Placed over hurdles and fences for Henry de Bromhead, she was sold to join new yard for 38,000euros in May; made a pleasing start for new connections when second of 11 finishers at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, shaping like this stiffer test of stamina should suit.

5/4

2nd

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish mare who made the frame on all five hurdling starts for Henry de Bromhead (1m7f-2m6f) and was placed on her chasing debut two runs ago; changed hands for 38,000euros in May; leading contender on stable debut.

Evs

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 76P526

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat; raised 1lb for 4.25l second of 23 at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) last month; this trip could suit but drying ground is a concern.
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1

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Joya Del Mar

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second in big-field 2m4f handicap here last year; had a productive summer after being fitted with cheekpieces, pair of Downpatrick wins over 2m6f on goodish ground, and kept her form well after; again showed her dislike of jumping fences last time.

12/1

7

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Joya Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Both hurdle wins early this summer over 2m6f at Downpatrick, safely held over same C&D last month; let down by jumping when failed to complete on both previous attempts chasing last summer and tries again here.

12/1

5th

8

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Another that goes well here with pair of C&D wins this summer; beat Gangster Granny two runs back and now meets her on 7lb better terms (including claims); beaten 3l on latest visit.

7/1

Form: 0U3451

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
2-13 over hurdles; won in emphatic style at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) earlier this month in first time blinkers (retained) and hiked up 11lb; step up in trip here should pose no problems and she acts on most ground; dangerous to discount in current form.
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1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Maid On The Moon

12st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Easy winner over hurdles off 87 at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; has come up short three times since off revised mark; 0-6 over fences; needs more to win off this rating.

16/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Maid On The Moon

12st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Easy winner over hurdles off 87 at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; has come up short three times since off revised mark; 0-6 over fences; needs more to win off this rating.

16/1

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Maid On The Moon

11st 2lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Easy winner off 87 at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; has come up short twice since off revised mark, though wasn't beaten far latest; needs more to win off this rating.

8/1

Form: 725255 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Experienced hurdler is 1-14 in this sphere, the win coming in a mares' maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan; held by Maid On The Moon on their meeting at Leopardstown earlier this month but is better off at weights here and could get closer over this longer trip; visor now tried.
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4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Slim Marvel

10st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Slim Marvel

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland where she was effective on good ground; conditions were heavy when going close at Ffos Las a month ago (3m) and she travelled strongly deep into that race; possibilities off 4lb higher.

4/1

2nd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Slim Marvel

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland, winning just the once; made a quiet start for this yard at Chepstow but in a Class 3 handicap over 2m3f and this is easier; should handle the ground and has form over this far.

7/1

Form: 4562

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won a point-to-point on heavy; best effort over hurdles on latest when beaten a neck in Thurles maiden (2m4f, good to yielding); well worth a try at this trip on that evidence; not discounted on handicap debut.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Winning point-to-pointer got off the mark under rules in a 2m5f Sligo beginners' chase in October (good to yielding) for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three runs afterwards and no sign of a revival over hurdles at Limerick on his stable debut.

22/1

14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

Form: 146

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried on latest in a Listed mares' hurdle at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) and came up short; return to a sounder surface and switch to handicap company offer hope of a revival; not discounted.
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3

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Magic Boum

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really kicked on from that good start; however, wasn't beaten far at Navan last time over 2m4f and can run well if staying this trip; cheekpieces on.

9/2

4th

3

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Magic Boum

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Lost form last season after course 2m maiden win; failed to feature on seasonal debut at Limerick; needs a revival in form.

10/1

1

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

15:30 Downpatrick

Magic Boum

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for yard; point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried on latest in a Listed mares' hurdle at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) and came up short; return to a sounder surface and switch to handicap company offer hope of a revival; not discounted.

17/2

Form: 55412 BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
In form filly won a 3yo maiden at Limerick (2m, yielding to soft) on her penultimate start, beating the now 134 rated Bacchanalian; form of her Punchestown (2m, heavy) second to Slurricane on handicap debut was also boosted at Cheltenham; ground should be fine; leading chance if she stays this longer trip.
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5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

Form: 78756

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in third maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; not a bad effort on handicap debut when sixth of 17 at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); pedigree suggests this trip might suit; could outrun her likely odds.
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8

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

15:30 Downpatrick

Kilda Kelle

10st 12lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: J P Dempsey

Mild promise in third maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; not a bad effort on handicap debut when sixth of 17 at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); pedigree suggests this trip might suit; could outrun her likely odds.

16/1

6th

9

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Kilda Kelle

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Dempsey

Lightly raced 5yo hasn't featured in three maidens, showing a bit more last time at Fairyhouse; market best guide now entering handicaps.

14/1

5th

11

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 90y

14:48 Fairyhouse

Kilda Kelle

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

in rear, midfield 3rd

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €22.10
Straight Forecast €23.49
Tricast €196.40
Trifecta €418.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Out For A Stroll

POSTDATA:

Joueuse Royale

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Out For A Stroll

TOPSPEED:

Out For A Stroll

The Irish Sun:

Out For A Stroll