June 13 / 15.45 Downpatrick

15.45

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  • 2m 3f 100y
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43PP-1 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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.
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16th

6

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Finnians Row

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

5-33 over fences and arrives on the back of successive front running 19.5f wins at Downpatrick, both on good ground; has gone up a total of 13lb but clearly in good heart and should make another bold bid here.

6/1

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

11/1

  • Place: £10.30

Form: P/04-8 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard but there were positives to take from fourth of 12 at Tramore in April (2m6f, yielding); didn't back that up back over hurdles at Kilbeggan; a bit hard to trust now.
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6th

3

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Ringdufferin

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two wins in 2023 for Gordon Elliott on soft and heavy ground; no joy since but step in the right direction in a handicap chase here on latest (19.5f, good); needs to back that up now back over hurdles.

10/1

2nd

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Ringdufferin

11st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard but there were positives to take from fourth of 12 at Tramore in April (2m6f, yielding); didn't back that up back over hurdles at Kilbeggan; a bit hard to trust now.

11/1

8th

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ringdufferin

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard, but there were definite signs of life pn stable debut when fourth of 12 over fences at Tramore, making a bad mistake at the fifth; that is something to build on back over timber now.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 52800-

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in sole point; well held in three handicap hurdle runs, including when tailed off at Cork in April; down 4lb for chase bow; others preferred.
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6th

8

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Kings Son

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

Second in 2m1f maiden hurdle here last autumn but struggled in handicap hurdles; chase debut at Downpatrick (2m4f) was encouraging but didn't get home as well under a more positive ride here early this month at same trip; down in trip here.

8/1

6th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Kings Son

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

Second in sole point and in a maiden hurdle here; good start over regulation fences when staying-on third in Downpatrick handicap over this trip.

13/2

3rd

14

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Kings Son

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Seamus Neville

Runner-up in sole point; well held in three handicap hurdle runs, including when tailed off at Cork in April; down 4lb for chase bow; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 6220P- D

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner went close over hurdles twice over 2m at Thurles in November on different ground; no impression at Leopardstown over Christmas; unseen since pulled up back over fences at Thurles in February; has won following a similar break before but never from a mark this high, albeit rider's claim helps; trainer also runs Magic Day.
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4th

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Freddie Robdal

11st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time chase winner went close over hurdles twice over 2m at Thurles in November on different ground; no impression at Leopardstown over Christmas; unseen since pulled up back over fences at Thurles in February; has won following a similar break before but never from a mark this high, albeit rider's claim helps; trainer also runs Magic Day.

18/1

Form: U30-86

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles but has gone closest at this track; weakened into sixth of 11 on chasing debut here in September (2m2f, yielding); similar effort back over fences at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); makes handicap chase debut now; others more likely.
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4th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Parkgarve

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-14 in all spheres; has tended to give his best at Downpatrick and was an okay 10.5l fifth of 14 on his handicap chase debut there last time (2m4f, good); needs more.

9/1

5th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Parkgarve

10st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-10 over hurdles but has gone closest at this track; weakened into sixth of 11 on chasing debut here in September (2m2f, yielding); similar effort back over fences at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); makes handicap chase debut now; others more likely.

14/1

6th

7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Parkgarve

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Promise without winning over hurdles and rated 96 in that sphere; weakened after the third last fence on sole chase outing at Downpatrick (2m2f) last September; has hinted this sort of trip might suit on occasion but much more needed.

9/1

Form: /8503- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Took runner-up spot in only point; won a Kilbeggan mares' handicap hurdle in April last year (2m4f, yielding) off 108; ran poorly on chasing debut at Wexford in October but was better at Tramore back over fences last time when third (2m6f, good to yielding); didn't jump with fluency that day and three horses in front fell at the second last.
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2nd

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

Magic Day

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

C&D winner off 2lb lower last year (yielding); form since then has not been anything to get excited about and she reverts to hurdles after two moderate chase efforts; cheekpieces go on now.

8/1

6th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Magic Day

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Took runner-up spot in only point; won a Kilbeggan mares' handicap hurdle in April last year (2m4f, yielding) off 108; ran poorly on chasing debut at Wexford in October but was better at Tramore back over fences last time when third (2m6f, good to yielding); didn't jump with fluency that day and three horses in front fell at the second last.

17/2

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Magic Day

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Ran with credit in maidens before getting off the mark in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last April (yielding); disappointing at Wexford on chase debut; very poor run over hurdles at Punchestown last time.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13467-

Last run: 181 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner last season at Galway and Ballinrobe on goodish ground; creditable efforts in opening two chase runs but tailed off on handicap bow at Navan when last seen in December; may need this return.
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3rd

3

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

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11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Two-time winner over timber, including at this venue last September (16.5f, gd-yld); 0-5 over fences but hasn't run badly the last twice (trip too far on latest) and the handicapper is giving him a chance; likes it here and not dismissed.

25/1

4th

1

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

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12st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Thomas Gibney

Won a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and a Galway handicap over 2m last year; some good chase runs in defeat since, including here; can improve from return effort; major step up in trip, but a player if staying.

9/1

7th

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

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12st 2lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual hurdles winner last season at Galway and Ballinrobe on goodish ground; creditable efforts in opening two chase runs but tailed off on handicap bow at Navan when last seen in December; may need this return.

7/1

Form: 3201-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time.
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8th

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Philip Fenton

In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time.

12/1

8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

Form: 5/F-76

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred.
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8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Listentillitellyea

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden over fences and just 1-21 over hurdles; well beaten over fences lately and others make more appeal.

14/1

9th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Listentillitellyea

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred.

16/1

Form: 1P22-5 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a Kilbeggan handicap chase (2m4f, good to yielding) in July last year off 87; runner-up on heavy ground at Clonmel and Limerick at 2m/2m2f before a lesser effort back at Limerick last time (2m4f, good to yielding); capable of better.
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8th

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Doyen Magic

11st 8lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Last year's win (good-to-yielding) in this came off 87 and later scored over hurdles at Limerick on heavy; twice runner-up in handicap chases last winter on heavy, below best of late on better ground; ground concerns again here.

10/1

10th

12

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Doyen Magic

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Kilbeggan handicap chase (2m4f, good to yielding) in July last year off 87; runner-up on heavy ground at Clonmel and Limerick at 2m/2m2f before a lesser effort back at Limerick last time (2m4f, good to yielding); capable of better.

8/1

Form: P1/4-6 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Point and hurdles winner added a chase success at Kelso off 113 in April last year (2m4f, good); well beaten next time at Cartmel; returned from almost a year off when tailed off at Kilbeggan last time; entitled to improve over that.
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3rd

4

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

Andys Flame

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Won a handicap chase at Kelso (2m4f, good) in April 2025, his first win since scoring over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) in March 2022; heavy defeats in two runs over fences since return from a break so a revival is needed.

16/1

Form: P30P/4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
3-20 over fences but no win of any description since November 2023; soundly beaten in a hunter chase here in May (3m5f, good to yielding); others make more appeal.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Dorking Cock

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S R B Crawford

3-20 over fences but no win of any description since November 2023; soundly beaten in a hunter chase here in May (3m5f, good to yielding); others make more appeal.

18/1

4th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Dorking Cock

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Has won three over hurdles and fences; ran well at times in defeat in points and hunter chases last season but has to do much better today.

12/1

Form: 01U6-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point winner got off the mark under rules at Ayr (2m1f, heavy) in December when an easy winner over fences off 7lb lower; beaten when unseated at Hexham next time and could only manage sixth at Limerick in December (2m2f, soft to heavy); beaten 30l over hurdles latest; others more likely.
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13th

7

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Truckers Cruising

11st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner scored in a handicap chase at Ayr in December (16.5f, heavy); pulled up behind Finnians Row at Downpatrick on latest; may need softer ground than this.

33/1

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Truckers Cruising

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner got off the mark under rules at Ayr (2m1f, heavy) in December when an easy winner over fences off 7lb lower; beaten when unseated at Hexham next time and could only manage sixth at Limerick in December (2m2f, soft to heavy); beaten 30l over hurdles latest; others more likely.

12/1

14th

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Truckers Cruising

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Transferred from Liam Burke's yard to Gordon Elliott last year and first couple of handicap hurdle starts were okay; won heavy-ground chase at Ayr in December; rated 15lb lower back over hurdles here on first start since Christmas.

7/1

Form: 444-U1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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.
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15th

16

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Driveonwill

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of three for yard; off the mark over fences in a Downpatrick beginners (19.5f, gd-yld) in May (Giant Haystacks 2.75l behind in fourth); unseated two out in handicap chase back there on latest when still in contention; can't discount off 2lb higher.

14/1

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

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Payout
Exacta €85.00
Straight Forecast €130.35
Tricast €1481.79

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

Driveonwill

The Irish Sun:

Magic Day

SPOTLIGHT:

Finnians Row

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