November 01 / 14.10 Down Royal

14.10

Good

Racing TV Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Racing TV Handicap Chase

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -10566

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
129 rated hurdler has not pulled up any trees in a trio of beginners' chases at 2m1f-2m2f on decent ground; needs to jump better and stamina to prove upped markedly in trip for handicap chase debut.
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3rd

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winner over hurdles; rated 12lb lower over fences and deservedly so on the book; remains capable of much better.

8/1

9th

12

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Tonaghneave Well

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winning hurdler rated 10lb higher in that sphere but that is for a reason; heavy defeats in all five chase starts and best form on good ground so the forecast rain is a worry; others appeal more.

18/1

8th

8

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here.

16/1

Form: 16-392 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses.
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4th

7

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Ceanndana

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Five-time winner, 2-10 over fences; ran to form when last seen in this sphere in November, beaten 5l into third at Down Royal (3m, good); returned from lay-off with satisfactory run over hurdles 85 days ago; versatile trip-wise and enjoys good ground; could be in the mix.

13/2

5th

3

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ceanndana

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Five-time winner under rules (three over hurdles); took second behind progressive rival on return from 87-day break at Punchestown in October (2m7f, good to yielding); another positive run when third over fences last time at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding); consistent sort but there may be better handicapped contenders.

7/2

Form: U-0201 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

Form: 21-521 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at this venue; off the mark at the third attempt over fences under a positive ride in a Killarney beginners' 27-days ago (23.5f, yielding); that form has taken some knocks but still respected on handicap debut.
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4

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Nastya

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over 3m at Limerick on return, her second chase win, but was poor at Wexford since and has to rebound; was disappointing on her only previous run here.

5/1

1

22nd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 155y

16:50 Wexford

Nastya

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdle winner has taken well to chasing, winning two of her five starts; won a Killarney beginners' last October and a Limerick handicap on return, both over approx' 3m; fell at Down Royal in between; up 4lb but should go well again.

11/4

1st

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Nastya

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Killarney beginners' chase winner (23.5f, yielding); 100-30 favourite on handicap chase debut at Down Royal in November (3m, gd-yld) and was under pressure but in contention when falling two out (Battle Of Mirbat won); off since and returns with yard in hot form; ground versatile and could go well.

9/2

Form: 663-1P BF

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; 3m2f handicap chase winner for Paul Nicholls off 5lb lower at Newton Abbott in May (3m2f, good); never travelled when pulled up at Fontwell in June (3m2f, good); preferred by Kennedy and goes on any ground; market can guide on debut for new yard.
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7

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Onethreefivenotout

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

One of three for yard; 3m2f handicap chase winner for Paul Nicholls off 5lb lower at Newton Abbott in May (3m2f, good); never travelled when pulled up at Fontwell in June (3m2f, good); preferred by Kennedy and goes on any ground; market can guide on debut for new yard.

17/2

7

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Onethreefivenotout

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

One of three for yard; 3m2f handicap chase winner for Paul Nicholls off 5lb lower at Newton Abbott in May (3m2f, good); never travelled when pulled up at Fontwell in June (3m2f, good); preferred by Kennedy and goes on any ground; market can guide on debut for new yard.

17/2

Form: 7866-4 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 7lb lower is 2-20 over fences; pleasing run on return from a break when not far behind Clonbury Bridge and Midnight Moonshine at Fairyhouse; sharper for that and he's 2lb below his last winning mark; forecast rain a big plus for him; chance.
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23

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Clonmeen

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: William P Murphy

Not a great strike rate but on song on latest when readily landing 3m1f Fairyhouse handicap last month in first-time blinkers; raised 12lb for that but still 12lb out of handicap here so plenty on his plate.

33/1

1st

18

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Clonmeen

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: William P Murphy

Promise here on seasonal reappearance; failed to build on that on next four starts but signs of a revival when staying on for a 9.5l fourth back here (3m, heavy) on latest; blinkers could eke out more but he's 7lb wrong and looks up against it.

33/1

Form: 1U73-0

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes.
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13th

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Whateys Quest

10st 8lb

T: C Byrnes

First reserve; sole win over fences came at Limerick (2m6f, yielding) in December 2024; ran well over hurdles off 2lb higher mark at Limerick on penultimate start; well held at Punchestown 124 days ago but badly hampered; chance after 124 days off.

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Whateys Quest

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes.

20/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Whateys Quest

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes.

20/1

Form: 60-054

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
2-21 over fences; on a losing run since June 2023 but has run some fine races in defeat off higher marks than this; is 3lb below his last win and his latest run at Punchestown (2m7f, gd-yld) wasn't devoid of promise; each-way shout.
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5th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Battle Of Mirbat

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Gained third chase win off 5lb lower at Down Royal in November; some decent runs in defeat since including when a 12.5l fourth of 13 at Leopardstown on latest (28.5f, yld-sft); this trip more suitable; place shout but may need more help from the handicapper to get his head back in front.

17/2

4th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Battle Of Mirbat

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest in January after the leader unseated; weakened into a 12.5l fifth at Thurles last time (2m5f, yielding); tries this trip for the first time but probably not crying out for it.

10/1

5th

8

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Battle Of Mirbat

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest last time after the leader unseated; needs more to score again.

6/1

Form: 521P23 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in July (24.5f, gd-yld); sound efforts in defeat in handicap chases the last twice; 2l behind Clonbury Bridge at Fairyhouse latest; go well again off the same mark but soft ground would be a worry.
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6th

1

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Midnight Moonshine

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Hurdle winner is 0-12 over fences but has run well at times; has to improve on his recent efforts but a bit more spark at Wexford last time.

16/1

5th

2

22nd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 155y

17:20 Wexford

Midnight Moonshine

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year has run some fine races in defeat over fences since; however, has been poor on last three starts and has to rebound.

20/1

11th

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Midnight Moonshine

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner (24.5f, good to yielding) last summer; hasn't been in good form over fences of late, lacking fluency in the jumping department; handicap hurdle debut.

40/1

Form: P3P-00 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.
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14

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Marronstown

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

25/1

14

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Marronstown

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

25/1

10th

1

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Marronstown

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

0-7 over hurdles but has one win from 14 starts chasing and he has been concentrating his efforts in that department since 2023; best of his efforts this year was a 0.5l second at Down Royal in January (3m, good to yielding); runs since have been underwhelming.

14/1

Form: 1-6836 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won on soft ground at Ayr off 99 in March (3m); hasn't had his preferred ground in four starts since and is now 1lb below that Ayr win; needs the forecast rain to come, claims if it does.
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8th

22

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

10st 10lb

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; much better over fences, four wins and rated 104; maiden over hurdles, beaten 20l when fourth at Sligo in May.

6th

10

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Le Grand Vert

11st 7lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Hard enough to predict but has won four handicap chases, latest over 3m1f at Punchestown in June; first visit to Galway and he's ground-versatile.

14/1

15

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Le Grand Vert

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Bounced back to form when adding a fourth chase win at Punchestown in June (3m1f, good to yielding); another good run at Cartmel last time when beaten a neck; reverts to hurdles now off a much lower mark, but hasn't been able to take advantage of it in the past; 2lb wrong.

5/1

Form: 9-P814

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; won a Sligo beginners' on penultimate (2m5f, good); soundly beaten on handicap chase debut at Downpatrick (23.5f, yielding) latest; eased 1lb for that effort but needs more to win off this mark.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Winning point-to-pointer got off the mark under rules in a 2m5f Sligo beginners' chase in October (good to yielding) for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three runs afterwards and no sign of a revival over hurdles at Limerick on his stable debut.

22/1

14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

Form: 3-90SP

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.
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18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C A McBratney

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C A McBratney

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

8

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Rust To Riches

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner extended Rules' record to 0-16 when slipping up in a Downpatrick chase latest; not easy to make a case for on return to hurdles.

25/1

Form: 9-P814

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; won a Sligo beginners' on penultimate (2m5f, good); soundly beaten on handicap chase debut at Downpatrick (23.5f, yielding) latest; eased 1lb for that effort but needs more to win off this mark.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Winning point-to-pointer got off the mark under rules in a 2m5f Sligo beginners' chase in October (good to yielding) for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three runs afterwards and no sign of a revival over hurdles at Limerick on his stable debut.

22/1

14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

Form: 3-90SP

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.
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18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C A McBratney

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

18

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Rust To Riches

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C A McBratney

Second reserve; sole success came between the flags; 0-13 over fences and no signs of a breakthrough success in recent runs; pulled up when last seen in July; well out of the handicap here and hard to fancy.

8

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Rust To Riches

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner extended Rules' record to 0-16 when slipping up in a Downpatrick chase latest; not easy to make a case for on return to hurdles.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €186.60
Straight Forecast €125.69
Tricast €480.00
Trifecta €792.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Stretchemout

The Irish Sun:

Nastya

TOPSPEED:

Onethreefivenotout

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonmeen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Grand Vert