July 14 / 15.07 Downpatrick

15.07

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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0P-740 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at Cork last July off 1lb lower; hasn't really clicked into top gear yet this term and well beaten on latest but handicapper is at least giving her a chance so can't be totally discounted.
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8th

3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Small Bucks

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip.

14/1

8th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher.

9/2

1st

4

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Gained a second career win on penultimate at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); hiked up 8lb and soundly beaten in much deeper race at Galway; this is easier but has never won off this high a mark.

16/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-1623 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in mares' handicap hurdle in May off 8lb lower; good run in novice hurdle over C&D on penultimate; another solid effort in a Wexford handicap chase on latest; goes well here and should be on the premises again.
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12th

1

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Sea Of Doubt

12st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Downpatrick specialist, two wins and three places from eight visits; trounced Whispering Willow in a chase there last time, but might not uphold form here; unconvincing form at tracks other than Downpatrick and Tramore; first time at this venue; on the plus side, Caragh Monaghan has twice finished second on her.

4/1

1st

9

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:28 Downpatrick

Sea Of Doubt

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-13 over hurdles (win came here) and rated 100; 0-5 over fences and rated 7lb lower; beaten 6.5l off 92 in a Wexford handicap chase on last completed start in this sphere in June; fairly well held over timber last twice; place chance if rediscovers best form.

11/4

18/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 57P-B9

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden was placed on a few occasions when trained by Tony Martin; modest first two runs for this stable; beaten 45l on latest; cheekpieces now reached for.
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2nd

11

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Gortmore Lady

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Irish raider; 0-20 over hurdles but has posted some good efforts in big field since cheekpieces were added in July; will be suited by today's trip/ground and Sean Bowen takes the ride; can make her presence felt.

5/1

4th

17

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Gortmore Lady

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was placed on a few occasions when trained by Tony Martin; returned to form when a close fifth in a Sligo handicap hurdle last month under this rider; not dismissed.

12/1

5th

11

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Gortmore Lady

10st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was placed on a few occasions when trained by Tony Martin; flopped at Downpatrick ten days ago; her previous run at the same venue was respectable, beaten around 10l in third and in front of Sekakarma who improved on that last time.

10/1

20/1

Form: /0P-59

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles; hasn't really threatened in first three starts in handicaps; beaten 32l at Listowel on latest; eased 3lb but hard to make a case for on all known form.
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7th

8

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Sekakarma

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: W M Roper

Rewarded for consistent efforts when a game winner of a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Wexford last month; 4lb higher but looks very likely to run his race again and be threabouts.

10/1

1st

8

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Sekakarma

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W M Roper

Maiden has posted solid efforts in defeat lately over C&D and over a similar trip at Sligo; raised another 1lb but a repeat of those runs will see him go close with the title leader taking over in the saddle.

9/2

3rd

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Sekakarma

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: W M Roper

Had a long period on the sidelines; shaped quite well in handicap hurdles at Punchestown and Downpatrick before a career-best when second at Wexford 12 days ago.

8/1

Form: 000-05

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles; far from disgraced on debut for this yard at Wexford 11 days ago (2m1f, good); most of best form is on soft ground, however, so could probably do with some rain.
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9th

13

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Sneddy Eddie

8st 11lb

J: Nina Doherty

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time Flat winner (including here) up to 1m but stays well over hurdles, winning over 2m6f at Downpatrick last month; not one to rule out.

18/1

4/1

Form: 0B6-U2 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Much improved second of 14 over C&D last month; was still beaten 10l, however, so place chance but needs to find a bit more to win off the same mark.
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7th

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Bryson

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two poor runs in claimers in August; his new trainer has a leading candidate in Granlahan.

20/1

10th

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Bryson

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: W R Crawford

Maiden was beaten a long way in a Sligo claimer last time and is up against it.

40/1

7th

1

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

16:40 Sligo

Bryson

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: W R Crawford

Eight-race maiden over hurdles; second of 14 in Downpatrick handicap in June, but well beaten when favourite back there last month; stiff task at the weights.

14/1

Form: 870-

Last run: 261 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in a trio of maidens including two at this venue; not obviously well treated for her handicap debut but related to winners so could improve; worth a market check.
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11th

8

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Trixaboutmaisie

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Colin Bowe

Beaten 21l on handicap debut at Downpatrick earlier this month (2m2f, good), staying on late; this step up in trip looks like the right move; not ruled out.

15/1

Form: O2-646

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

10

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; 0-16 over hurdles but runner-up on three occasions, including twice over C&D; sent off one of the market leaders here the last twice but failed to deliver; place claims if produces best; new headgear.

7/1

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

Form: P0P0-9 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Clonmel last spring on heavy (2m) and good (18.5f); is just 1lb higher now than for the latter win and this trip more suitable than when soundly beaten over 2m6f here last time.
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7th

13

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Volez Vous

10st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Won twice at this course in the spring of last year on heavy (2m) and good (18.5f); now 1lb lower than latter win but soundly beaten in three starts for current yard; market can guide.

25/1

9th

13

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Volez Vous

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won twice at Clonmel last spring on heavy (2m) and good (18.5f); is just 1lb higher now than for the latter win and this trip more suitable than when soundly beaten over 2m6f here last time.

20/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Volez Vous

11st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Won consecutive Clonmel handicap hurdles last year at 2m/2m3f on different ground; poor in starts over the winter and didn't improve for switch of yard when well beaten back at Clonmel last time.

20/1

Form: 4448-5

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner; veteran last scored over 3m at Perth last August; signs of life on latest at Wexford but this trip may be a touch sharp.
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10

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Broken Ice

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: John C McConnell

Infrequent winner but stays well; won three-miler at Perth last year; twice placed back there this summer and 7lb off will help.

13/2

2nd

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:34 Perth

Broken Ice

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; not one to rely upon heavily but won over C&D last summer and was placed over C&D (also on good) last month; didn't run badly in a subsequent chase; major player if on a going day.

7/2

5th

4

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Broken Ice

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ended a barren spell when pouncing late at Perth in 2025 over hurdles (3m, good); best run of the season came in the same race last time when a 1.75l third of 11; 1-27 in chases, but this is just his second attempt in this low grade.

11/2

Form: /900P/

Last run: 652 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden was pulled up when last seen over hurdles in September 2024; similar story in three point-to-points earlier this year; new yard now and tongue tie goes on; watch.
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8th

16

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Glenriver

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Shane Crawley

Maiden missed last year but wasn't beaten far at Sligo last time on second start for this yard; could get closer today with cheekpieces added.

9/1

5th

16

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Glenriver

10st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Shane Crawley

Made the frame in Downpatrick handicap in 2024 when with Dermot McLoughlin, but poor form overall; missed last year and made no impact in points early this year; well beaten on stable debut last month.

33/1

11th

14

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Glenriver

10st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: Shane Crawley

Maiden was pulled up when last seen over hurdles in September 2024; similar story in three point-to-points earlier this year; new yard now and tongue tie goes on; watch.

25/1

Form: 61/6-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole success came off 4lb lower at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (2m2f, gd-yld); soundly beaten in two runs since returning from a year off; needs to get back on track.
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12th

7

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Turkey And Ham

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole success came off 4lb lower at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (2m2f, gd-yld); soundly beaten in two runs since returning from a year off; needs to get back on track.

14/1

8th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Turkey And Ham

11st 8lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a 2m2f handicap at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (good to yielding) and didn't run shockingly after a year out at Tramore two months ago; cheekpieces are turned to and this Irish challenger could go well.

10/1

6th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Turkey And Ham

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Absent since winning at Kilbeggan a year ago; might prefer better ground and is entitled to need the run; however, she is only 4lb higher than for her win and is worth a market check with Oran McGill claiming a valuable 5lb.

8/1

Form: 863P-F

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive.
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12th

12

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Stormy Jenn

10st 4lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-16 over hurdles; good effort when third of 24 at Navan in November (2m, heavy); pulled up next time at Fairyhouse; fell and tailed off in two runs this term so others have more persuasive recent form; declared for 6.20 at Sligo on Thursday.

33/1

13th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive.

18/1

Form: 5607U-

Last run: 323 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Just a glimmer of promise in six starts over hurdles; modest form in point-to-points on last three starts; tongue tie goes on for return to hurdling for new yard; likely best watched.
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13th

18

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Firstupbestdressed

10st 10lb

T: Gary McGill

Modest form including in points; never a threat on stable debut at Downpatrick last month; second reserve.

Form: 7/0-P0

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; two runs this year haven't suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others appeal more.
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18

(17)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

My Mate Tony

9st 9lb

T: Ian O’Connor

Third reserve; a limited maiden under both codes and this is his first Flat start for 835 days; first-time hood.

15th

5

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

My Mate Tony

11st 7lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Peter McCreery

0-9 over hurdles; two runs this year haven't suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others appeal more.

33/1

13th

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Peter McCreery

Maiden has struggled off stiff mark in opening handicaps; down 4lb but remains of limited appeal unless first-time tongue-tie brings serious improvement.

25/1

Form: 08-8P

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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Non-runners

Kalsman, King Of The Greys, Pahlavi

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Payout
Exacta €72.10
Straight Forecast €57.83
Tricast €528.91
Trifecta €1019.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Broken Ice

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Of Doubt

POSTDATA:

Sneddy Eddie

The Irish Sun:

Stormy Jenn

TOPSPEED:

Broken Ice