July 14 / 15.07 Downpatrick

15.07

Good

Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 165y
  • 16 runners
RTV
View Course
Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Handicap Hurdle

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

14th

19

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Small Bucks

10st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Comfortably saw off Sea Of Doubt at Downpatrick two weeks ago (2m2f, good) but she went up 8lb for that and doesn't always follow one good run with another.

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

19

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Sea Of Doubt

10st 9lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in May and rated 8lb higher in that sphere; 0-4 over fences but has shown potential, including when a 6.5l third at Wexford in June; runner up over hurdles on latest; more needed back over fences.

11/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

7th

10

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 8lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was placed on a few occasions when trained by Tony Martin; first effort of note for current yard when third of 15 over C&D last month, losing second on run-in (good) in first-time cheekpieces; tongue-tie added here.

8/1

3rd

12

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 8lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Ciaran Murphy

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.

18/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Sekakarma

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: W M Roper

Had a long period on the sidelines but put in a couple of respectable efforts this summer in handicap hurdles at Punchestown and Downpatrick; trip is probably okay for him and good each-way claims.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Sneddy Eddie

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning miler allayed stamina concerns when winning over 2m6f at Downpatrick; first go at 3m now.

5/1

1st

5

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

Sneddy Eddie

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning miler has been around the houses; best run in three handicap hurdle starts was 6l fifth at Wexford on stable debut; not as good twice since and query over his stamina for this far.

5/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6th

2

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Bryson

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

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.

4/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

7th

8

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Trixaboutmaisie

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Colin Bowe

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.

16/1

14

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:14 Wexford

Trixaboutmaisie

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Colin Bowe

Long odds and soundly beaten in a pair of Downpatrick maiden hurdles; may do better when tackling handicaps.

50/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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: 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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

13th

10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Volez Vous

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won consecutive races over hurdles at this track last year, including over C&D; was poor in three chases and one hurdle start over the winter; has to return to best for a new yard.

16/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Broken Ice

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Pounced late, ending barren spell, in this last year (neck winner off 102); didn't relish the Banks course at Punchestown in May, and nothing spectacular since over hurdles (2m1f-2m2f); returning to 3m is a positive, but he couldn't rate as the confident pick.

9/1

10th

3

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Broken Ice

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

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.

16/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.

14th

10

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gary McGill

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.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Peter McCreery

Mildly encouraging form as a juvenile hurdler but handicap debut run at Roscommon in September was poor; probably best watched on return.

20/1

Form: 08-8P

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Kalsman, King Of The Greys, Pahlavi

+o+e Accumulators

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