June 14 / 17.10 Downpatrick

17.10

Good

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  • 2m 2f 185y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Bresil gelding cost £30,000 as a 3yo; third foal; brother to 2m3f-2m7f hurdle winner Kilbarry Hill; dam bumper/2m3f hurdle winner, out of maiden half-sister to dam of bumper/smart 2m hurdle winner Cash And Go; respected source and appeals on paper; tongue-tied for debut; check market.
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2

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Blue Du Neuf

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Recent Navan fifth was a step in the right direction; had plenty of horses behind but was beaten in excess of 40l; further improvement needed.

40/1

5th

3

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Navan

Blue Du Neuf

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: S R B Crawford

Remote fourth on hurdling debut over C&D; jumped badly in 2m6f event here last time.

33/1

1

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 0y

15:00 Navan

Blue Du Neuf

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

Just minor promise in a 2m1f (yielding) Down Royal bumper on debut; failed to beat a rival home in an Ayr bumper next time; beaten 34l over 2m here last time; unlikely to trouble the principals.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Elusive Pimpernel gelding sent off at 12-1 for his debut at Kilbeggan but failed to beat a rival home; hard to fancy after that.
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1

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Brownes Cross

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Beaten 28l in a C&D bumper on debut and has to improve hugely; tongue-tie added.

50/1

1

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Brownes Cross

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Fifth foal; half-brother to handicap hurdle winner Cosmo Renfro; good 7lb claimer

10/1

Form: 50

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-6 in point-to-points and has failed to make any impression in two bumpers, including one here; passed over.
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1

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Chosen Leader

12st 0lb

J: Miss M Carlin

T: Stephen Carlin

Dam has produced winners and is an unraced half-sister to Champion Bumper winner Cousin Vinny; modest point-to-point form and beaten a long way on bumper debut at Down Royal last week; best watched.

33/1

1

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Chosen Leader

12st 0lb

J: Miss M Carlin

T: Stephen Carlin

Dam has produced winners and is an unraced half-sister to Champion Bumper winner Cousin Vinny; modest point-to-point form and beaten a long way on bumper debut at Down Royal last week; best watched.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in second point-to-point for Colin Bowe; went close behind 115-rated rival in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle (16.5f, good) on rules debut last month; dam won a French bumper; obvious chance if handling likely softer ground (pedigree suggests he should).
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7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Kamikaz Du Plessis

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdle winner is rated 128 in that sphere; hasn't been as good over fences in four starts but best effort came when fourth in a Clonmel novice last time; raced a bit awkwardly then; will need plenty more today.

9/1

4th

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Kamikaz Du Plessis

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 130 over hurdles but yet to replicate that level over fences; beaten a cumulative distance of 97l in first three chases at Fairyhouse (2m5f, yielding), Galway (22.5f, yielding) and Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding); best form on good ground so needs the track to dry out.

3/1

3rd

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Kamikaz Du Plessis

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdle winner is rated 130 in that sphere but was soundly beaten in two novice chases last October; needs to do a lot better but doesn't have form in this sort of ground.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought Jet Away gelding; half-brother to a good ground point-to-point and hurdles winner; jumped poorly when unseating in Oldcastle point-to-point in March; yard 0-8 in bumpers last five seasons; best watched.
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1st

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Nobotheratall

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Won a Carlisle bumper in October last year (2m1f, good) but hasn't done as well over hurdles (pulled hard when tailed off last time); looks one for handicaps.

14/1

9th

6

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

14:00 Kelso

Nobotheratall

11st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Delivered on earlier promise when making all in good-ground Carlisle bumper in October; behind two of today's rivals when weakening seventh on hurdle debut here (2m, good to soft) this month but ran well for a long way and wasn't beaten far; can feature if that outing brought him on.

5/1

7th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Nobotheratall

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

All three bumper starts on good ground; promising third on first two occasions before making all at Carlisle in October; he brings potential to this hurdle debut and could have a part to play.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Spanish Moon gelding cost 15,000euros as a 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to useful 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Raffles Face; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f jumps winner Norther Bay; top yard 24-71 in bumpers at this track; plenty of appeal on paper; shortlisted.
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1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

North Moon

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Showed only minor promise under rules in Ireland for Willie Mullins last year (five runs) and, having changed hands for 1,200gns in the autumn, was pulled up in a maiden point on British debut in January.

25/1

5

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

North Moon

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Midfield finish on bumper debut at Wexford; tailed off in two of three maiden hurdle runs, okay effort at Downpatrick when a 6.25l fourth of six (2m6f, good), sandwiched between two poor runs; little to recommend him other than the yard he hails from.

6/1

4

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

North Moon

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Sent off 2-1 favourite for bumper debut at Wexford when a disappointing 13.5l seventh; tailed off over hurdles here following that (3m, good to yielding); better at Downpatrick last time when a 6.25l fourth; can improve again, but others bring more pressing claims; one of two for trainer.

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Good ground point-to-point winner for Stuart Crawford; fine second in 2m2f Tipperary bumper (gd-yld) on rules debut last month when meeting trouble in running; leading form claims but his brother preferred a sound surface so rain is a worry.
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2nd

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Only For Our Man

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Point-to-point winner got off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month with an easy 7l victory; good run off 7lb higher under today's rider when beaten a head at Cork (3m1f, good); up another 4lb and enters higher grade, but big player with cheekpieces added.

100/30

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Only For Our Man

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Point winner off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month; 7lb rise for that 7l win looks fair and it is partly negated by rider's 7lb claim; should go well again.

2/1

1st

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Only For Our Man

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Point winner was second in a bumper last year; best effort over hurdles came when second in a 2m3f Naas handicap last time; handles good ground and looks a major player if staying this trip.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Home-bred son of Sageburg is a ninth foal; half-brother to eight winners inc Windsor Avenue (smart bumper and 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase), Ravenhill Road (useful bumper and 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase) and Hollymount (bumper and 2m1f/2m4f hurdle); attractive pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
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15

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 195y

17:35 Wexford

Osborne Park

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Peter Buchanan

First reserve; Sageburg half-brother to eight winners inc Windsor Avenue (smart bumper and 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase), Ravenhill Road (useful bumper and 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase) and Hollymount (bumper and 2m1f/2m4f hurdle); dam 2m-2m7f hurdle winner; nicely-bred sort tongue-tied for debut.

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two-time point-to-point winner on yielding-good; respectable effort in 2m4f Wexford bumper (good) on rules debut; sole run on soft ground in point-to-points was poor so the forecast rain is a concern.
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1st

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:50 Hexham

Passing Diamond

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual Irish point winner; showed marked improvement on what he'd previously achieved in three runs over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle here over 2m this month, keeping on well; has to concede weight all round under a penalty, but his experience will help and it's likely there's more to come now going back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Passing Diamond

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Haslam

Won two points in Ireland; third in two hurdle races, although the latest effort at Sedgefield was a step in the wrong direction; needs to bounce back and may prove ideally suited by longer distances.

5/1

3rd

6

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

Passing Diamond

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Two point wins in Ireland and he also showed promise in bumpers there; however, soundly beaten over hurdles on both British starts and he may be one for handicaps.

33/1

Form: U

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Yeats gelding is out of a half-sister to Champion Bumper winner Fayonagh; sent off at 66-1 on debut in a maiden hurdle here last month (2m3f, good) but was running a big race when unseating at the last; pedigree suggests he'll handle soft ground; could go well.
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2nd

2

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

The Cistercian

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard at Leicester (2m) in December and he was still close up and running well when unseating rider two out on handicap debut at Haydock (2m4f) 20 days ago; firmly in the picture.

6/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

The Cistercian

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Wide-margin win in Leicester maiden (heavy) in December was a good start for this yard and followed that with solid third behind a useful sort here (also about 2m, good) three weeks later; set to post a lesser effort when unseating over further next time but it was a step back in the right direction when third in heavy-ground 2m Sandown novice in January; the experiment over further looks worth another go and he's a player on handicap debut.

6/1

3rd

3

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

12:20 Sandown

The Cistercian

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Seemed beaten when unseating rider at the last flight in 2m3f event last time; sound performances over 1m7f otherwise for new yard, winning at Leicester (heavy) then third at Haydock; may have more to offer back down in distance.

9/2

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Home-bred Urban Poet mare is a third foal; dam runner-up in bumper/2m3f hurdle, out of half-sister to useful 2m hurdle/chase winner Arctic Weather; yard has been amongst the winners so check the market.
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14

25th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Urban Lee

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Urban Poet mare; dam runner-up in bumper/2m3f hurdle, out of half-sister to useful 2m hurdle/chase winner Arctic Weather; limited appeal on paper; watch on belated debut.

33/1

Non-runners

Dark Eagle, Wild River Fall

Verdict

Willie Mullins’ bNorth Moonp is very much respected on debut but Gordon Elliott’s bKAMIKAZ DU PLESSIS (nap)p sets a decent standard on his close second over hurdles at Ballinrobe last month and he is preferred. bThe Cistercianp was running a promising race when unseating late on debut here last month so he’s not discounted, while bOnly For Our Manp and bPassing Diamondp may need the forecast rain to miss. [Dave Stephens]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kamikaz Du Plessis

POSTDATA:

Passing Diamond

TOPSPEED:

Only For Our Man

The Irish Sun:

Kamikaz Du Plessis