September 19 / 14.46 Downpatrick

14.46

Yielding

MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 8 runners
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MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 344-24

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form on the Flat and over hurdles since joining this yard, just denied on the level at Navan last time; on the same mark as when fourth at Killarney over hurdles; a player.
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1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Arcland

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is only 1-18 over hurdles, but has put up solid runs the last twice at Downpatrick; the blinkers worn last time are retained and can be involved, but needs more to win.

8/1

2nd

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Arcland

11st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles; beaten 7l on the Flat and here (2m3f) over hurdles latest starts; needs a bit more but can go well with blinkers added.

7/1

5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Arcland

12st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner got off the mark over hurdles over C&D last September; raised 6lb for this first hurdle runs since; not a bad seasonal bow on the Flat recently.

13/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 96-770

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2024; some decent runs in defeat this year, notably a close seventh at Galway; his poor run there next time was possibly too close; needs best.
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3rd

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Half A Chance

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish challenger whose sole success came in a Limerick maiden on his hurdles debut in May 2024; placed five times last term and returns to this discipline after a couple of unsuccessful runs over fences this month; win record is offputting.

8/1

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:20 Cartmel

Half A Chance

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole success came in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May 2024; placed several times since and made a promising debut over fences when fourth of 12 at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) 16 days ago; should win races but up against a serious rival here.

9/4

4th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Half A Chance

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden hurdle two years ago; consistent placed form in handicap hurdles last year, well below best last month at Plumpton; straight into handicap company for chase debut and inexperience a concern.

20/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 270363 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Five hurdle wins; decent efforts last thrice including a cracking effort over 2m at Kilbeggan last time; raised 1lb and a visor replaces blinkers; a chance.
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10th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Must Meet Cecil

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler, including in a claiming event at this venue; not at his best for some time; well beaten in three Flat maidens this term.

16/1

11th

8

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Must Meet Cecil

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler; not at his best for some time; well beaten in two Flat maidens this term, including Bellewstown event in which Joe Cool was second.

20/1

6th

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Must Meet Cecil

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler hasn't been at his best for some time; 17l behind in seventh at Kilbeggan last time; drop into 0-100 company for the first time may spark a revival.

12/1

Form: 02-445

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner was second in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April but hasn't been as good twice since while he was below form over fences too; has to return to best.
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3rd

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Mic Drop

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: David M O’Brien

In the form of his life and seeking a hat-trick, following wins at Limerick and when beating Femme Magnifique decisively at Wexford last month (good); 2lb wrong here, but talented rider's claim offsets that; big player again, although may need to jump better now raised in class.

7/2

1st

13

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Mic Drop

10st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Improved on his three previous chase runs when winning a Limerick handicap last time over 2m1f; raised 7lb and in grade so will have to do more, but a capable 5lb claimer helps.

7/1

1st

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Mic Drop

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Point/bumper winner; reverted to hurdling at Clonmel on latest after two moderate runs over fences but in rear throughout; others are more appealing at present.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8467-5

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has won a point, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase but lost her form over fences for Gordon Elliott last autumn; no better on debut for this yard but could do better returned to hurdles today.
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5th

1

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has won a point, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase but lost her form over fences for Gordon Elliott last autumn; no better on debut for this yard but could do better returned to hurdles today.

9/1

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent hurdler was a chase debut winner for Gordon Elliott at Tramore last summer (2m, yielding) but well held in novices and handicaps afterwards; debuts for new yard here.

15/2

Form: U/1P0- D

Last run: 241 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Flat winner won a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May 2024 but has been poor in just two starts since; not easy to fancy back after another absence.
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10th

9

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Montys Way

11st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: George Stanley

Useful on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; modest hurdles form apart from a shock win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; tailed off at Wexford in May after a winter break.

33/1

10th

11

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Montys Way

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: George Stanley

Dual-Flat winner is 1-15 over timber, the win coming off 6lb higher at Ballinrobe two years ago; well below that level last autumn and probably best watched on seasonal return.

20/1

Form: 5840

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
The best of four maiden hurdle runs when beaten 16l at Cork in July; was poor at Ballinrobe since but is fairly handicapped on that earlier run so a chance if back to that level.
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7th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

No More Silver

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

The best of four maiden hurdle runs when beaten 16l at Cork in July; was poor at Ballinrobe since but is fairly handicapped on that earlier run so a chance if back to that level.

100/30

Form: P72P44 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €11.90
Straight Forecast €14.90
Tricast €34.58
Trifecta €48.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Must Meet Cecil

SPOTLIGHT:

Arcland

The Irish Sun:

No More Silver

TOPSPEED:

Must Meet Cecil

POSTDATA:

Arcland