August 29 / 17.53 Down Royal

17.53

Good

Dale Farm Dromona Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 1f 87y
  • 14 runners
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Dale Farm Dromona Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

Form: 4-3014 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Denmark in 2023; creditable efforts in maiden hurdles before finishing third in a novice event at Downpatrick; moderate display at Tipperary on handicap debut before winning an ordinary maiden at Ballinrobe; didn't see out the finish when fourth in a Cork handicap last time.
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1st

1

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

19:06 Stratford

Dunkerque

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won his first three races over fences (2m4f to an extended 2m5f) and, in first-time cheekpieces, ran well enough at Cartmel (2m1f; Krak 15l behind) to believe he's still on a workable mark; hard to knock.

11/10

2nd

1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:12 Cartmel

Dunkerque

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won novice hurdle in April and is 3-3 over fences since, the latest win gained in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; may still have more improvement to come if aided by first-time cheekpieces but contests a stronger race here and the drop back in trip is not sure to suit.

13/8

1st

1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Dunkerque

12st 7lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Completed a hat-trick when winning at Kelso (extended 2m5f) ten days ago, making it 2-2 over fences, with all victories coming on good ground (handles soft); had a hard enough race there and shoulders a penalty here, so the booking of 5lb claimer William Shanahan looks a positive and another bold showing can be expected if this run doesn't come too soon.

4/6

OUR TIP

Form: 7-8162

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Wexford maiden winner in May (2m4f, good) and reported to have pulled a shoe when putting in a moderate run at Clonmel on handicap bow; better at Cork last time (2m1f, good) when dropped in trip and stayed on for second; shapes like he wants further but is an interesting contender.
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2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Avalo

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

Won off 7lb lower at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); came up short off revised mark in the Tribes at Galway (2m1f, gd-yld); won his maiden over this trip so no stamina concerns but needs more off this mark.

12/1

12th

11

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Avalo

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Won for the second time over hurdles when scoring at Punchestown in May (form franked) over this trip; raised 7lb for that and is up in grade but goes well fresh so has to be respected.

8/1

Form: 12-203

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Cork handicap hurdle winner in November off 100 (2m4f, good); has been chasing for new stable and put in some decent efforts in two starts at Roscommon when hitting the frame; back over hurdles now and not discounted.
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6th

5

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Burru

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Hasn't run badly at times in six runs over fences, including when fourth of nine in a Tramore beginners' chase last time (2m6f, good); won here over hurdles on seasonal return/stable debut in May (2m4f, good to yielding) off 104; could go well.

15/2

4th

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Burru

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Rated 100 after five runs over fences; the latest of those was a positive third in a Roscommon handicap chase in August last year (2m6f, yielding) off 99; made winning stable debut in a Killarney handicap hurdle in May (2m4f, good to yielding); tailed off at Ballinrobe last time; most experienced of these but others probably more talented.

6/1

Form: 351-36

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles with the most recent of those coming at Wexford in March (2m, good to yielding) off 104; not too many noteworthy efforts since then, both on Flat and over hurdles, but not bad at the same time; others preferred
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1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Duke Otto

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner with the latest coming over C&D in March last year (good to yielding) off 4lb higher; not too much encouragement to be taken from his two most recent hurdles runs on soft conditions but could do better back on summer ground.

25/1

4

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Duke Otto

11st 10lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Patrick J Flynn

Got third hurdles win at Wexford in March off 104 (2m, good to yielding); some reasonable runs since then on the Flat and over hurdles; didn't jump fluently at Down Royal but still managed a 5l eighth (2m1f, good to firm); has won on soft and heavy, so ground of no concern.

10/1

Form: 00P5P- D

Last run: 290 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner and maiden hurdle scorer for Gavin Cromwell at Downpatrick two years ago; not great in runs since and returned from break/made stable debut at Galway on the Flat last month when tailed off.
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5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

17:53 Down Royal

Fathom Two

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Point-to-point winner and maiden hurdle scorer for Gavin Cromwell at Downpatrick two years ago; not great in runs since and returned from break/made stable debut at Galway on the Flat last month when tailed off.

28/1

16th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Fathom Two

11st 12lb

J: Mr C J White

T: Mark Fahey

Point-to-point winner; maiden hurdle scorer for Gavin Cromwell; no Flat racing experience; lacks a recent run and makes seasonal debut.

66/1

5

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Fathom Two

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Downpatrick maiden winner last September but form afterwards largely disappointing until encouraging comeback run at Listowel, staying on well over 2m4f; step up in trip could suit.

9/1

Form: 07-513

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over hurdles; latest win came at Killarney last month (2m4f, yielding to soft); 12.5l behind at Kilbeggan following that off 7lb higher mark and was well beaten on the Flat at Tramore most recently (2m, good to yielding); can get involved on best form.
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1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: W J O’Doherty

Four wins over hurdles, the most recent coming in this race last year off 2lb lower on yielding to soft, his second win over C&D; out of depth on the Flat last time, but this is more suitable and acts on good ground; player.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Swelltime

11st 0lb

J: Miss S E Leahy

T: W J O’Doherty

A winner of six races (four over hurdles and two on the level); however, a Flat rating of just 40 leaves him with heaps to find on these unfavourable terms.

40/1

8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

Form: F3-40U

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame a couple of times in maiden hurdles without looking dangerous; well behind on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m4f, good to yielding) and unseated at the fourth at Cork latest (2m2f, good); can do better.
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6th

5

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Cathryns Ruby

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since including in her two runs at Fairyhouse last month over 2m4f on heavy ground in which she finished third both times; tired in the closing stages last time, slightly shorter trip may help.

6/1

3rd

7

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Cathryns Ruby

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since; still in contention when fell last at Thurles next time; 2m6f looked beyond her when fourth at Punchestown; solid third over C&D last time (heavy); place chance.

13/1

3rd

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Cathryns Ruby

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; still in contention when fell last at Thurles next time, most recently 2m6f looked beyond her when fourth to Lough Nigara at Punchestown; return to 2m4f to suit.

14/1

Form: 000-23

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has been mixing Flat and hurdles recently and is a two-time winner on the level; no wins over timber from seven attempts but some promising runs nonetheless, including latest at Ballinrobe (2m, good) when a 3.5l third; best hurdle runs have come at that track so needs to show he can do it here.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

Form: 07-U52

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Unseated early on handicap debut at Kilbeggan when fancied; unplaced favourite in maiden back there on penultimate; wore first-time tongue tie (retained) for good second at Cork last time (2m1f, good); raised just 1lb now and one for the shortlist
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13th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Bannow Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Won off 6lb lower at Wexford last October but things have not gone to plan this year; failed to complete in chases at Tramore and Roscommon before pulled up back over timber at Galway; tongue tie is now tried.

20/1

9

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Wexford handicap winner last season at this trip (yielding); hasn't completed in both chase outings, well held when faller three out at Roscommon last time; back hurdling and opposable off this mark.

25/1

2

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Winning hurdler rated 112 in that sphere; unseated at the first on chase debut at Tramore; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 77576-

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-9 under rules and unplaced; tailed off in Punchestown handicap hurdle when last seen in January (2m, heavy); switches stable now but he would be an unlikely victor.
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6

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Bid Up

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

15-race maiden who needs to produce more than he's managed on his first two chase starts but he didn't run badly here last month on his final outing for Brian Francis Cawley and he starts out for his new stable with Sean Bowen booked; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

5/1

4th

3

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Bid Up

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J Cawley

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Irish-trained 5yo who is one to watch in the betting; however, this 14-race maiden struggled to get competitive over hurdles last year and didn't jump well when well beaten on last month's chase debut at Down Royal.

15/2

Form: 734-89

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hard to recommend based on her maiden hurdle form and three handicap runs; finished 19l behind the winner at Wexford latest when not unfancied (2m1f, good to yielding); dropped 3lb now but needs more
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4th

17

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Stoneyford Lady

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won off 3lb lower at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) in November; struggled on next three starts but step in right direction when a 5l third of seven at Wexford on latest (15.5f, good, jockey dropped whip after two out); eased 1lb and this longer trip more suitable.

14/1

3rd

6

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:20 Wexford

Stoneyford Lady

10st 10lb

J: Danny Power

T: Henry De Bromhead

Third runner for yard; maiden over hurdles but opened her account in a 2m2f handicap chase at Thurles last November; has been below that level thrice since and needs a return to best.

12/1

5th

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Stoneyford Lady

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

6lb higher than for her win in a 2m2f handicap chase at Thurles but was running well when clouting two out next time; latest run needs forgiving but she has a big effort in her.

10/1

Form: 8/06-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner on the sixth attempt; not much encouragement in his races under rules and he failed to beat a rival at Tramore latest (2m, good); hard to see him winning this.
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11

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Agent Tequila

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky.

25/1

Form: 0-8700

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Neck second in a handicap hurdle over C&D last year off 98 (good) was by a fair margin the best of his 11 hurdle runs; perhaps this track can light him up again but his runs so far this year leave a bit to be desired.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

Form: 7P7-55

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Failed to trouble the judge in 11 starts; some mild encouragement in recent handicap runs, finished 9.75l behind the winner at Ballinrobe latest (2m, good); others more likely and 3lb wrong.
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Payout
Exacta €46.00
Straight Forecast €38.71
Tricast €129.20
Trifecta €198.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dunkerque

POSTDATA:

Stoneyford Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Avalo

TOPSPEED:

Eastmore

The Irish Sun:

Desert Haven