August 10 / 15.17 Downpatrick

15.17

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Denvir’s Of Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 10 runners
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Denvir’s Of Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/1 (Won)

Form: 8/90-9

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well held in maiden hurdle runs and has been supported in his three handicap runs without delivering; 26.5l behind the winner at Wexford last time; has time on his side yet.
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6th

7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:42 Killarney

Wing Back

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

1-11 over hurdles having won a Downpatrick handicap off 86 in August (2m2f, good); made a bad mistake when tailed off on chasing bow at Wexford last time (2m4f, good); others preferred.

100/1

9th

11

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Wing Back

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Downpatrick handicap hurdle winner last summer is rated 95 in that discipline; absent since October and this looks a stiff task on chasing debut.

25/1

13th

3

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Wing Back

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Underwhelming in opening three handicap starts, but was well backed at Downpatrick in August and landed the odds (2m2f, good); ran well off revised mark back there over the same distance when third; stepped up in trip at Clonmel last time and was sent off favourite again but didn't get past the second; should be thereabouts with a clear round.

4/1

Form: -3458U

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Supreme Novices' winner Slade Steel; some okay runs in maidens; made little impression on handicap debut at Roscommon and unseated at the third last time at Ballinrobe; still early days, so can't be ruled out.
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4th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Parkgarve

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-14 in all spheres; has tended to give his best at Downpatrick and was an okay 10.5l fifth of 14 on his handicap chase debut there last time (2m4f, good); needs more.

9/1

5th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Parkgarve

10st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-10 over hurdles but has gone closest at this track; weakened into sixth of 11 on chasing debut here in September (2m2f, yielding); similar effort back over fences at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); makes handicap chase debut now; others more likely.

14/1

6th

7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Parkgarve

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Promise without winning over hurdles and rated 96 in that sphere; weakened after the third last fence on sole chase outing at Downpatrick (2m2f) last September; has hinted this sort of trip might suit on occasion but much more needed.

9/1

Form: 87O707

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Winless from six; didn't show much in a bumper and four maiden hurdle runs but there was promise in her Galway run last week when outrunning her odds of 125-1 to stay on into seventh despite being 15lb out of the handicap; the extra distance of this race should do her no harm.
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9th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Georginas Jet

11st 5lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Took a sharp rise in the ratings for a smooth Downpatrick win; met trouble when favourite at Bellewstown last week; her fourth placing (beaten 10l) can be upgraded a little.

13/2

4th

9

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Georginas Jet

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Broke her duck over hurdles in style at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last month when pulling clear by 10l, making all; 8lb higher mark to contend with and won't get as soft a lead here but she's still respected.

5/2

1st

15

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Georginas Jet

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat on occasion; runner up over C&D in August off 2lb higher so not discounted but needs to rebound from two poor efforts since returning from a 197-day break.

25/1

Form: 8-9067

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well behind in three maiden hurdle runs and similar story in two handicap runs over C&D; 26l seventh of 11 last time; needs more.
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8th

9

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-15 over hurdles but runner up on three occasions, including twice over C&D; sent off at short enough odds here the last twice but failed to deliver; place claims if produces best.

15/2

6th

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-14 over hurdles but runner-up on three occasions; didn't quite see out 2m3f when a 5.5l fourth of 10 here on latest; second over C&D on successive starts in the autumn; big player.

15/2

4th

11

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 0lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden has run well enough in defeat lately at Kilbeggan and Sligo (first-time cheekpieces) but has to find more dropped 1lb.

14/1

Form: 7-8730

Last run: 7 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-23 under rules and no wins from 15 hurdle starts (placed six times); needs to bounce back from a poor run at Galway last time when possibly unsuited by the soft ground; two runs prior were okay without ever looking like winning.
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2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Pahlavi

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

1-22 over hurdles with the win coming at Downpatrick last August off 3lb higher (2m2f, good); poor in four runs this season; blinkers go on but he's opposable.

12/1

5th

4

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:40 Stratford

Pahlavi

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last August but he's been out of sorts in three runs (chase/hurdle) this spring and overall record is now 1-31; opposable.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 071-54 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler, winning three of 20 chase starts; 0-10 over timber but is rated 17lb lower; winner of a Kilbeggan handicap chase in April (2m4f, yielding); unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark at that track last month when 17l fourth of 13 (18.5f, good); could be thereabouts.
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4th

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Freddie Robdal

11st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time chase winner went close over hurdles twice over 2m at Thurles in November on different ground; no impression at Leopardstown over Christmas; unseen since pulled up back over fences at Thurles in February; has won following a similar break before but never from a mark this high, albeit rider's claim helps; trainer also runs Magic Day.

18/1

Form: 136-24

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Clonmel handicap hurdle in February off 77 (2m3f, soft); some positive runs following that, including a 0.5l second at this track in June (2m2f, yielding to soft); below that level back here last time when 23l behind (2m3f, good), possibly making a move too early that day; good chance on best form.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

Form: 50-896

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 36 under rules was on AW in January over 10.5f; hasn't cut much ice in five hurdle runs and was disappointing on the Flat at Sligo last time; new headgear tried but hard to fancy; yard is in form nonetheless.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 6638

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Best of four maiden hurdle runs was an 8.5l third of 15 at Sligo in first-time cheekpieces (17.5f, good); headgear left off at this track last time when well beaten (2m2f, good); hood goes on now, and she could be an improver entering handicaps.
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5th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Annarubyrose

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Third in a C&D maiden last year for Gavin Cromwell; fair recent form for this yard, twice over 2m6f at Downpatrick.

13/2

Form: FFP-P0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles and bumpers; managed to complete a handicap race for the first time at Wexford recently but finished last; different headgear combination tried but put a line through her.
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10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Mrs Wemyss

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles and bumpers; managed to complete a handicap race for the first time at Wexford recently but finished last; different headgear combination tried but put a line through her.

40/1

13

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in all four handicap attempts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

13

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in three handicap attempts; can be left out of calculations.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €10.80
Tricast €69.57

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Georginas Jet

POSTDATA:

Centaq

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pahlavi

The Irish Sun:

Freddie Robdal