April 12 / 16.37 Down Royal

16.37

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  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 3m 2f 50y
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 446P85

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time over nearly 3m; stepping up in trip will be a help and can be involved off the same mark.
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7th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Brucejack

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: P A Fahy

Off the mark at 19th attempt chasing last month when forcing tactics adopted in 3m2f Down Royal handicap, ready success on good ground; 7lb rise leaves him just 1lb out of the handicap which is negated by rider's claim; interesting if ground continues to dry out.

12/1

1st

8

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Brucejack

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Hurdle winner is yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time over nearly 3m; stepping up in trip will be a help and can be involved off the same mark.

7/1

5th

2

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Brucejack

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Still seeking a first chase win after 17 attempts, runner-up three times and has run creditably in the last two editions of the 3m6f Portertstown Chase at Fairyhouse; others seem more likely unless cheekpieces do the trick.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9U94P4

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well on two of last three outings; however, is a 26-race maiden and has to find more from somewhere to end that sequence; down 2lb.
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10th

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Attaboyarchie

11st 13lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

Looked set to win over fences last time at Limerick when the saddle slipped on the run-in, which would have been his first score; has a chance if as good over hurdles today.

6/1

11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Attaboyarchie

10st 9lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

0-28 under rules and 0-8 in chases but has run well in defeat on occasion in this sphere; decent fourth at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March; 8l second at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; modest fifth at Perth latest; needs to find more to get his head in front.

12/1

5th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Attaboyarchie

12st 0lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

27-race maiden; last two efforts were respectable, including when runner-up at Down Royal (3m2f, good; beaten 8l) over a month ago; others make more appeal for win purposes.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 17P3P6

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.
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6th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.

7/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Beggars Rock

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.

12/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Beggars Rock

10st 12lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase (2m4f, good) last May for Declan Queally; placed over 2m4f in the first of two outings for Gordon Elliott in January; pulled up here on the second; has joined Ian Donoghue who tries a new headgear combination.

25/1

Form: /5-PP5

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point winner returned from a long absence with two poor hurdle runs; however, was much better on chasing debut at Clonmel and could get closer off the same mark if staying this trip.
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8th

15

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Reve Inoui

10st 7lb

J: Niall Moore

T: J P Flavin

Point winner who was struggling over hurdles when returning from a long absence but has fared much better in two starts in handicap chases, beaten 10l into fourth over 3m2f at Down Royal 55 days ago; drop in trip sure to suit and chance.

12/1

4th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Reve Inoui

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Point winner returned from a long absence with two poor hurdle runs; however, was much better on chasing debut at Clonmel and could get closer off the same mark if staying this trip.

12/1

Form: -8P638

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well over hurdles at this track last year; has run well enough in h'cap chases at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown latest; needs to find more up in trip.
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6th

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Hello Jack

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden ran well over hurdles at this track last year; has run well enough in h'cap chases at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown latest; needs to find more up in trip.

8/1

8th

4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:55 Leopardstown

Hello Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in all three maiden hurdle outings; struggled in first three chase starts but better effort on handicap debut at Fairyhouse when third behind today's rival West Of Carrig (2m5f, soft); may improve now with the help of cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 301244 BF

Last run: 101 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Not at best over hurdles last time at Tramore but won at that venue previously and has been consistent over fences since; one of two runners for the yard and be involved.
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4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Aclass

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Winner of Tramore beginners chase (2m5f, soft); bounced back after a couple of underwhelming runs when beaten a neck off 2lb lower mark at Tramore two starts ago; probably did too much too soon at same track lto; one of the more likely contenders; stays this trip.

17/2

5th

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Aclass

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Won his beginners' chase here and ran right up to his best when beaten a neck over a tad shorter here last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the same form.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 145425

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
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2nd

4

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Neon Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

By a useful sire and related to plenty of winners; runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; represents a top yard and should be capable of making her presence felt; market support would be significant.

5/2

Form: P/006P

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner ran well enough over fences at Limerick over Christmas; burst a blood vessel when pulled-up on h'cap chase debut last time and has to rebound.
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3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Gatsby Grey

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Useful hurdler; nothing approaching that level over fences; pulled up on last two starts; has burst blood vessels.

33/1

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Gatsby Grey

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner ran well enough over fences at Limerick over Christmas; burst a blood vessel when pulled-up on h'cap chase debut last time and has to rebound.

12/1

4

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

15:34 Limerick

Gatsby Grey

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdles winner (including here on heavy); three recent runs in beginners chases haven't offered much but does enter handicaps now off 20lb lower than hurdles mark; yard in form and watch market.

5/1

Form: 46P-45

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Some decent hurdle runs without winning; not bad efforts both chase starts but will have to find improvement for handicap debut.
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3rd

14

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Goody Four Shoes

10st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Shed the maiden tag on fourth chase start in a Down Royal handicap last month (3m2f, good); 5lb rise for that seems fair but this is a much tougher race and has to prove effectiveness on softer ground.

17/2

1st

4

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Goody Four Shoes

11st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Some fair efforts hurdling and ran okay in both beginners' chases; 9-1 for handicap bow over C&D last month, disputing lead when fell 4 out.

8/1

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Goody Four Shoes

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Some decent hurdle runs without winning; not bad efforts both chase starts but will have to find improvement for handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 08-553

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four point wins; maiden after six hurdle starts; posted a decent h'cap hurdle effort last time but is 13lb out of the handicap on chasing debut.
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12

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Millie B

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Four point wins; maiden after six hurdle starts; posted a decent h'cap hurdle effort last time but is 13lb out of the handicap on chasing debut.

22/1

3rd

14

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Millie B

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Four-time winner in point-to-points but yet to trouble the judge in five starts under Rules'; beaten cumulative distance of 81l in first two handicaps; much more needed.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €51.50
Straight Forecast €45.49
Tricast €230.78
Trifecta €458.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brucejack

POSTDATA:

The Gradual Slope

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Brucejack

TOPSPEED:

Brucejack

The Irish Sun:

Brucejack