May 08 / 19.05 Downpatrick

19.05

Good To Yielding

Peter Fitzpatrick & Sons Estate Agents And Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 10 runners
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Peter Fitzpatrick & Sons Estate Agents And Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 343PP- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Finnians Row

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D victory came from the blue after being pulled up in his previous two starts; blinkers (retained) replaced the visor that day; four-time chase winner is up 7lb, has never won off a mark this high but his win was impressive and he was consistent last term.

4/1

1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Finnians Row

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.

8/1

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Finnians Row

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off this mark (good); pulled up on last month's comeback here on soft but entitled to come on for that and ground coming in his favour.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 92P64-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 30 starts under all rules but did run well off this mark in a Down Royal chase last time in this sphere; needs to find more to get off the mark.
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2nd

9

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Just For Yuse

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Paul Stafford

Maiden after 30 starts under all rules but did run well off this mark in a Down Royal chase last time in this sphere; needs to find more to get off the mark.

10/1

9th

13

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Just For Yuse

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Stafford

Modest dual-purpose performer has done little Flat racing of late; returned from nearly two years off in October and ran well when fourth in long-distance chase last month, but easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

4th

14

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Just For Yuse

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Paul Stafford

Sole win came on the Flat in Britain; best of nine chase starts was a very remote second at Punchestown in January (2m4f, soft); pulled up and tailed off in two runs since.

33/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00752-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
A maiden whose best hurdle run came when second on return at Bellewstown last time over 2m1f; is one to consider on chasing debut with the market a guide.
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9

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Struck Oil

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly raced 5yo was who runner-up in his final handicap over hurdles (2m1f; 2lb lower); sent off favourite for chase debut off this mark at Downpatrick and ran okay to be beaten 13l into third having jumped deliberately; if sharper for that experience he can go well.

5/1

3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Struck Oil

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

A maiden whose best hurdle run came when second on return at Bellewstown last time over 2m1f; is one to consider on chasing debut with the market a guide.

9/4

2nd

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Struck Oil

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beaten 12l and 11l in handicaps the last twice and needs to find a bit more but one of the more likelier candidates in this.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 08050- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Gavin Cromwell before losing his form last year; has continued his regression for this yard and is hard to fancy on his poor Kilbeggan comeback run.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Jouster

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.

14/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form.

12/1

4th

3

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Jouster

12st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Paul W Flynn

Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell before losing his way; some signs of a revival for his new yard, latterly behind a sharp improver at Tramore; a tongue-tie returns with new blinkers added.

5/1

Form: /P628-

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return.
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5th

8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return.

14/1

11th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Silent Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 in bumpers/hurdles but beaten only a head at Downpatrick in August; makes Flat debut; others appeal more on this occasion.

20/1

6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 12 but went mighty close over C&D (good) last time when denied by a head; his form is in and out, but a repeat of his last run will see him go close off 2lb higher; ground is a slight unknown.

11/4

Form: 690P2-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes but did run well enough over hurdles on debut for this yard last time; needs to build on that from 5lb out of the handicap.
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6

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Katzoff

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

46-race maiden under all codes, including 19 starts over hurdles; runner-up at Clonmel (2m1f, yielding) in April but failed to build on that next time; makes stable debut for a leading yard and, though he has plenty to prove, it'll be interesting to see what they can do with him.

9/4

Form: 553P6-

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Went closest to winning over hurdles when third at Clonmel in January; poor in two runs since but yard has hit form so can't be ruled out on chasing debut.
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7th

7

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Hello Johnjoe

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Went closest to winning over hurdles when third at Clonmel in January; poor in two runs since but yard has hit form so can't be ruled out on chasing debut.

10/1

6th

10

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Hello Johnjoe

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Sound effort on second handicap run at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) in January but didn't back it up stepped up to 2m7f at Thurles when pulled up; needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 34FP4-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden was running well when falling at the last on chasing debut at Thurles in February; was then pulled-up at Wexford but a better effort over hurdles at Bellewstown last time; chance if at best.
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5th

2

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

18:51 Market Rasen

Tsavo Park

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Yet to win (0-12 rules) and his form figures over fences (FP8) aren't convincing; that said; he would have at least made the frame but for a final-fence fall at Thurles (2m2f; soft) in February; badly out of sorts on last two starts, so will need the cheekpieces to revitalise.

16/1

7th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Tsavo Park

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Running well when falling on his chase debut but pulled up and tailed off in his last two runs in that discipline; returned to hurdles two runs back at Bellewstown and wasn't beaten far, so could feature.

10/1

8th

2

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Tsavo Park

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden was running well when falling at the last on chasing debut at Thurles in February; was then pulled-up at Wexford but a better effort over hurdles at Bellewstown last time; chance if at best.

4/1

Form: U70P8- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.
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6th

6

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Bocellis Voice

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Weak chase form over the past 12 months and holds a modest hurdles rating; beaten 15l in a Sligo claimer last time (2m2f, good); veteran faces a stiff task once again.

20/1

7th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Bocellis Voice

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Weak chase form over the past 12 months; has a modest hurdles rating; veteran faces a stiff task in this company.

25/1

9th

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

Form: 86444-

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well enough in defeat over hurdles at times; beaten 31l on chasing debut at Thurles and needs to do a lot better.
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11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

11st 0lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained a first career win when successful in a C&D beginners' chase last time (good to yielding); rated 11lb higher than his hurdles mark following that but claimer reduces that burden; has his chance but overall form suggests following up won't be easy.

4/1

1st

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Now a 12-race maiden; ran a few decent races when in the frame in handicaps this year; unseated at the fourth in C&D handicap two weeks ago; might find a couple too good in this company.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €179.10
Straight Forecast €144.36
Tricast €392.81
Trifecta €558.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tsavo Park

SPOTLIGHT:

Struck Oil

TOPSPEED:

Bocelli's Voice

POSTDATA:

Finnians Row

The Irish Sun:

Tsavo Park