May 09 / 17.25 Downpatrick

17.25

Good

Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 11 runners
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Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 76P21- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Fitting of blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and better ground has brought about an upturn in form of late in handicaps over this trip, second to a clear winner here and ran away with 11-runner Tramore contest (beating Mother Ship 11l); up 12lb for that win but remains in this grade and greatly respected given the form he's in.
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6th

2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:56 Downpatrick

Our Zebo

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Two of three hurdles victories have come over C&D, including last time when winning off a mark of 109 (good); a pair of decent runs in defeat in prior chasing starts; he's in fine spirits at the moment and loves this track so has a lot going for him but softer conditions would pose a question.

4/1

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Our Zebo

11st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Chasing the last twice, going close over 2m7f here and then a rallying third at Tramore (2m6f); won back-to-back handicap hurdles earlier this year but his mark took a knock and those recent chasing exploits were off much lower ratings; can still run well with a solid course record.

3/1

3

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Our Zebo

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Gained back-to-back wins over hurdles in April/May, here off 88 (21.5f, yielding) and off 100 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); now rated 109 over timber; denied by a head off lower chase mark by Thehairyfella on latest; up 3lb for that but good chance off 19lb lower chase mark.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 58524- BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in point-to-points on decent ground and two good runs on returning to track for current yard in 2m handicap hurdles over the winter at Down Royal and Clonmel; every chance she'll improve for this step up in trip and seems to handle this ground.
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7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

9th

7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /0640-

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second over 2m3f at Limerick last season (heavy) and ran well on similar at Punchestown over the winter; well held on quicker ground (2m2f) here latest however so ground concerns remain.
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8th

15

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Im For Home

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Beaten around 12l when third in this race last season; 21-race maiden; lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 64245-

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.
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4th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Bishbashbosh

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Smyth

Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.

14/1

4th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Bishbashbosh

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Smyth

Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.

14/1

5th

1

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:20 Carlisle

Bishbashbosh

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

midfield, steady headway halfway, pressed leaders before 2 out, weakened before last

11/4

Form: 00B00/

Last run: 472 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not much to take from light campaign with Gavin Cromwell over 2m; big step up in trip for new yard and probably best watched after 15 month's absence.
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11

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jessica Bedi

Only once within fewer than 20l of the winner when completing, and checked out quickly once headed on last month's stable debut.

100/1

12

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jessica Bedi

Modest form over hurdles and in a chase for Philip Kirby; needs to take a big step forward on this stable debut.

50/1

10th

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced 6yo who is one to watch in the betting but pulled up on both starts for this stable and a major turnaround is necessary.

50/1

Form: P02P7-

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Chased home a clear all-the-way winner in 2m5f Limerick claiming hurdle in January (heavy) on final start for Sean Allen and not far off that level on latest when beaten 15l in stronger 2m3f Cork mares maiden last month; upped slightly in trip for handicap debut, yet to race on ground this quick.
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6th

6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Shell Be Kept

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden from eight point starts and 11 under rules; tailed off over 2m4f here in May (soft) on stable debut; others more appealing.

25/1

10th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Shell Be Kept

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Remote second on her most recent point-to-point start; placed twice over hurdles last year, including in a claimer at this venue.

10/1

Form: 26P65-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pick of form for current yard when runner-up in 2m5f Wexford handicap last summer on decent ground; recent runs below that level however and cheekpieces now added.
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12th

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Technology

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

17-race maiden over hurdles; best form at Wexford; fell at fifth in the race won by Knocknagoran Lady at Limerick last week.

20/1

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Technology

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

16-race maiden over hurdles; best form has been at Wexford; makes seasonal return after heavy defeats at Navan and Tipperary when last seen.

33/1

15

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Technology

10st 7lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: John C McConnell

0-14 over hurdles but has run well at Wexford the last twice at 3m on good and good to yielding ground; has struggled in previous starts on softer than good so may need the forecast rain to miss.

6/1

Form: 84052-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Mare's best run came on return from 177-day break when coming off pace to chase home easy 11l winner Our Zebo under lady amateur rider over this trip at Tramore last month, having taken a wide course; 12lb better off with that rival here with rider's additional 7lb claim and yard in fine form at Down Royal on Monday.
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10th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Mother Ship

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

16-race maiden over hurdles; her Sligo third from last July off 3lb higher would give her a squeak, but well below that level in two runs since returning from a break, the latest over fences; more needed.

20/1

33/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Nothing to take from bumper run and three attempts hurdling over shorter trips; step up in trip could suit for handicap debut and worth a market watch.
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1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Sallap

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Won a Clonmel handicap in October (2m7f, yielding) off 73 and was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel last month (2m7f, good), although dangerous-looking leader fell at two out; up 5lb taking account of rider's claim; in the mix but needs to prove she can do it away from Clonmel.

6/1

1st

12

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Sallap

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: S Curling

Second runner for yard; sole win came over slightly further at this track last October; was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time off 1lb lower; however, was beaten a long way on return at Cork and has to do much better.

16/1

14th

23

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Sallap

10st 13lb

T: S Curling

Second reserve; won at Clonmel in October (2m7f, yielding); in the lead when falling at the last off revised mark at Thurles (2m7f, gd-yld); just 2lb higher now and could go well if ready after break.

Form: 00400-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Never sighted on recent handicap debut at Kilbeggan after a break; entitled to come on for it and big step up in trip here.
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9th

15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Go Avel

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Francis Casey

Not a bad run at Limerick on her second run after a long break; reportedly bled at Downpatrick last time; never shorter than 25-1, and hard to fancy now.

16/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Go Avel

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Francis Casey

Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.

15/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

Form: 300/P-

Last run: 210 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.
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17th

20

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Getaway Erin

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: C A McBratney

Has been poor on last three starts and is difficult to make a case for; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Getaway Erin

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: C A McBratney

Formerly with Shark Hanlon, including well held in handicaps, final occasion pulled up over C&D in October; can only be watched on yard debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Butchers Bill, Chefs Kiss

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €9.60
Straight Forecast €9.44
Tricast €54.47
Trifecta €76.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mother Ship

The Irish Sun:

Chef's Kiss

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Our Zebo

POSTDATA:

Mother Ship