May 22 / 17.52 Downpatrick

17.52

Good To Yielding

Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 2f 185y
  • 10 runners
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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 8/1P0- C

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a C&D novice hurdle last June; well below that level in two hurdle starts after; not a bad Navan Flat run recently; due to run in the 7.50 at Gowran Wednesday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Bruant

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Won off 5lb lower here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); bounced back from two below-par efforts to finish a 3.75l third at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); return to this venue and application of a tongue tie may get a bit more from him.

13/2

2nd

3

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

Bruant

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A J Martin

Gained his second win over hurdles when landing 2m3f Downpatrick handicap in May; withdrawn twice on good ground before allowed to take his chance at Galway last week but never counted on similar ground when midfield over 2m; back up in trip here, any easing in the ground would help his chances.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 800P-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed her first worthwhile form when a 20l runner-up in a C&D maiden hurdle last time; will have to build on that now handicapping.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Aboras Mahler

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Carlin

Showed her first worthwhile form when a 20l runner-up in a C&D maiden hurdle last time; will have to build on that now handicapping.

16/1

2nd

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

18:05 Downpatrick

Aboras Mahler

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Carlin

No worthwhile form in four maiden hurdle outings; her new trainer adds a tongue-tie.

66/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: F7251- C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:11 Tramore

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11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Dual hurdles winner got off the mark over fences for the first time at the eighth attempt at the Galway festival (2m2f, good); 4lb penalty for that could prove pivotal and his overall form doesn't suggest that a follow-up is guaranteed; trainer won this race last year though.

11/4

1st

10

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

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11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Two wins over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; 0-7 over fences and has a tendency to jump left at times; ground conditions will suit but soundly beaten over hurdles on latest and others make more appeal.

18/1

5th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

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11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Won a Tramore claimer comfortably in April and was a decent third in a Downpatrick handicap since for this yard; raised 1lb and can go well again.

6/1

Form: 90O2-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well enough in defeat lately at Kilbeggan and Sligo (first-time cheekpieces) but has to find more dropped 1lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-15 over hurdles but runner up on three occasions, including twice over C&D; sent off at short enough odds here the last twice but failed to deliver; place claims if produces best.

15/2

6th

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-14 over hurdles but runner-up on three occasions; didn't quite see out 2m3f when a 5.5l fourth of 10 here on latest; second over C&D on successive starts in the autumn; big player.

15/2

Form: 4/241- C

Last run: 245 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(22)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Arcland

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for in-form yard; won over hurdles at Killarney last month and was beaten a short head in this race last year off 3lb lower; difficult task in hot handicap hurdle at Galway latest and not discounted returned to the Flat.

13/2

10th

16

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Arcland

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual purpose winner won for the second time over hurdles when narrowly taking a 2m4f Killarney handicap last time; needs more down in trip off 7lb higher.

12/1

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

Form: 3U45-1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Tends to run well at this venue and got off the mark under this rider in a C&D handicap last time; raised 7lb but should be competitive off that mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Sea Of Doubt

11st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 9lb lower on seasonal return at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in May; was holding form well over hurdles and fences since before unseating early in a handicap chase at Galway on latest; has run well over C&D before; place chance.

100/30

Form: 0736P-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Best run over hurdles when third in a Leopardstown handicap in testing ground in March; however, has been well below that level twice since and has to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

The Dancen Kid

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best run over hurdles when third in a Leopardstown handicap in testing ground in March; however, has been well below that level twice since and has to bounce back.

20/1

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

The Dancen Kid

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went closest in a higher grade at Leopardstown in March (2m3f, soft to heavy); didn't repeat that next time here (2m, soft) and pulled up at Kilbeggan last month; needs to give his best.

15/1

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

The Dancen Kid

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went closest when third in a Leopardstown handicap over 2m2f last month on heavy; tame Wexford effort since back at 2m, so needs to bounce back, but this is a lower grade; never raced on ground better than yielding.

11/2

Form: 5224-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden but has run some fine races in defeat in juvenile hurdles against some smart rivals; not as good in a Grade 3 last time with cheekpieces on; this is easier so is one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

10

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Ill Be Handy

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest on the Flat; well beaten on handicap debut over hurdles in May but had some useful juvenile form and wouldn't be without hope should this new headgear combination trigger a return to that level.

40/1

8th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Ill Be Handy

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest Flat maiden but has run some fine races in defeat in juvenile hurdles against some smart rivals; not as good in a Grade 3 last time with cheekpieces on; this is easier so is one to consider.

6/1

Form: /0054-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ran above his previous efforts when beaten 13l at 150-1 in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time; needs to show that wasn't a fluke on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Microscope

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Peter Buchanan

Ran above his previous efforts when beaten 13l at 150-1 in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time; needs to show that wasn't a fluke on handicap debut.

14/1

4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Microscope

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Peter Buchanan

Pulled up in all four points; moderate hurdle/bumper form; remote fifth over 2m6f at Downpatrick last month; unlikely to feature

50/1

Form: /55P-4

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Juvenile hurdle winner in 2023 has run well in defeat at times since; well beaten on return at Perth last time so will have to do a lot better.
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2nd

10

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Sole win came in a juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f) in September 2023; runner-up over 2m here (handicap debut) in July 2024, but all downhill since; soundly beaten when last seen three months ago; needs the added cheekpieces to spark a major revival; focus elsewhere.

7/1

10th

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Annie Agnew

10st 13lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Juvenile hurdle winner in 2023 has run well in defeat at times since; well beaten on return at Perth last time so will have to do a lot better.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €178.30
Straight Forecast €169.75
Tricast €932.46

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