Randox Maiden Hurdle

1st

6

In The Trenches

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

5/1 (Won)

Win: £3.25
Place: £1.10

Form: 85-552

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict

Maiden has finished second 14 times and third six times across all codes; reverted from chasing to be second in Clonmel maiden hurdle last week.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 1	24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y	18:46 Kilbeggan In The Trenches 11st 12lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Cromwell	Finally made the breakthrough in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in June (2m3f, good) at the 35th attempt, having placed on numerous occasions; didn't bring that momentum to a beginners' chase at Wexford last time when pulled up after he made a bad mistake at the first and lost his action; overall record is off-putting.	5/1
3	30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y	16:50 Wexford In The Trenches 11st 12lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Cromwell	Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.	5/1
1st 6	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick In The Trenches 11st 12lb J: Eoghan Finegan T: Gavin Cromwell	Maiden has finished second 14 times and third six times across all codes; reverted from chasing to be second in Clonmel maiden hurdle last week.	5/1

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4th

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

11st 12lb

Finally made the breakthrough in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in June (2m3f, good) at the 35th attempt, having placed on numerous occasions; didn't bring that momentum to a beginners' chase at Wexford last time when pulled up after he made a bad mistake at the first and lost his action; overall record is off-putting.

5/1

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

11st 12lb

Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.

5/1

1st

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 12lb

Maiden has finished second 14 times and third six times across all codes; reverted from chasing to be second in Clonmel maiden hurdle last week.

5/1

3rd

13

Amina

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John C McConnell

7/4

Place: £1.10

Form: 32/25-

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 13	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Amina 11st 5lb J: Ricky Doyle T: John C McConnell	Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.	7/4
2nd 4	18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y	17:00 Limerick Amina 11st 4lb J: Mr J L Gleeson T: John C McConnell	Solid efforts on both bumper starts 255 days apart; latest when second (beaten 4.75l) over 2m3f here in April to a subsequent maiden hurdle winner; should go well if repeating that after another break.	5/1
2nd 1	10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 60y	17:45 Limerick Amina 11st 11lb J: Mr Finn Buckley T: John C McConnell	prominent, outpaced 2f out, soon edged right, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner	9/2

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3rd

13

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 5lb

Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.

7/4

2nd

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

11st 4lb

Solid efforts on both bumper starts 255 days apart; latest when second (beaten 4.75l) over 2m3f here in April to a subsequent maiden hurdle winner; should go well if repeating that after another break.

5/1

2nd

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

11st 11lb

prominent, outpaced 2f out, soon edged right, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

9/2

4th

7

Jet Renegade

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

20/1

Form: 367-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Has shown ability in points, bumpers and on the Flat (rated 66); well beaten on last month's hurdling debut at Aintree; tongue-tie.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6	14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y	14:37 Downpatrick Jet Renegade 11st 4lb J: Sean O’Keeffe T: Andrew Kinirons	Ability in bumpers and ran okay to be a 13l fourth in a 2m3f maiden here a month ago when tongue tied for the first time; each-way claims.	9/2
4th 7	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Jet Renegade 11st 12lb J: Conor Smithers T: Andrew Kinirons	Has shown ability in points, bumpers and on the Flat (rated 66); well beaten on last month's hurdling debut at Aintree; tongue-tie.	20/1
5th 3	15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4	16:35 Aintree Jet Renegade 11st 2lb J: James Bowen T: Andrew Kinirons	0-3 in points and has the same strike-rate in both bumpers and on the Flat; he's by no means devoid of ability but needs to step up.	12/1

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7th

6

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

11st 4lb

Ability in bumpers and ran okay to be a 13l fourth in a 2m3f maiden here a month ago when tongue tied for the first time; each-way claims.

9/2

4th

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 12lb

Has shown ability in points, bumpers and on the Flat (rated 66); well beaten on last month's hurdling debut at Aintree; tongue-tie.

20/1

5th

3

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

11st 2lb

0-3 in points and has the same strike-rate in both bumpers and on the Flat; he's by no means devoid of ability but needs to step up.

12/1

6th

5

Eye Contact

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

10/1

Form: 00-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; that run might be misleading as to his ability, but could be competitive at this level.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 8	21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y	18:39 Ballinrobe Eye Contact 10st 6lb J: Alan O’Sullivan T: Donal Commins	Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in a conditions hurdle at this venue in May; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap at Limerick last time; new headgear combination.	14/1
9th 8 (12)	11th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 4f 65y	20:00 Limerick Eye Contact 9st 9lb J: Julian Pietropaolo T: Donal Commins	Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last time.	10/1
6th 5	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Eye Contact 11st 12lb J: Alan O’Sullivan T: Donal Commins	Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; that run might be misleading as to his ability, but could be competitive at this level.	10/1

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2nd

8

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

10st 6lb

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in a conditions hurdle at this venue in May; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap at Limerick last time; new headgear combination.

14/1

9th

8

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Eye Contact

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Donal Commins

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last time.

10/1

6th

5

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 12lb

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; that run might be misleading as to his ability, but could be competitive at this level.

10/1

7th

9

Paymelater

J: Harry Sexton

T: S Michael Millar

25/1

Form: 04646-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Placed twice and some other fair efforts in 10 bumper outings; first try over hurdles.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 10	4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y	17:48 Bellewstown Paymelater 11st 4lb J: Ricky Doyle T: S Michael Millar	Placed twice and other fair efforts in ten bumper outings; posed no threat on hurdles debut.	50/1
7th 9	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Paymelater 11st 12lb J: Harry Sexton T: S Michael Millar	Placed twice and some other fair efforts in 10 bumper outings; first try over hurdles.	25/1
4th 5	1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y	15:50 Down Royal Paymelater 12st 0lb J: Aileen O’Sullivan T: S Michael Millar	Doesn't lack for experience having run eight times in bumpers; best effort this year a 12.5l third at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July; below that level in three runs since and the forecast rain is not in his favour.	25/1

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13th

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

11st 4lb

Placed twice and other fair efforts in ten bumper outings; posed no threat on hurdles debut.

50/1

7th

9

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 12lb

Placed twice and some other fair efforts in 10 bumper outings; first try over hurdles.

25/1

4th

5

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12st 0lb

Doesn't lack for experience having run eight times in bumpers; best effort this year a 12.5l third at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July; below that level in three runs since and the forecast rain is not in his favour.

25/1

13th

12

Yup Bro

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

40/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 7	4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y	17:15 Bellewstown Yup Bro 11st 0lb J: Alex Harvey T: John C McConnell	Weak form on the Flat; tailed off on his only start over hurdles; safe to rule out.	100/1
12th 7 (5)	20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 207y	17:13 Down Royal Yup Bro 9st 11lb J: Gary Carroll T: John C McConnell	Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy.	25/1
13th 12	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Yup Bro 11st 7lb J: Shane Fitzsimons T: John C McConnell	Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.	40/1

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6th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

11st 0lb

Weak form on the Flat; tailed off on his only start over hurdles; safe to rule out.

100/1

12th

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

9st 11lb

Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

12

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 7lb

Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.

40/1

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