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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 5f 185y
  • 18 runners
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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 115P-4 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Three wins last season and shaped nicely on return to hurdling at Bellewstown (24.5f, good) 10 days ago; never won off a mark this high but definite place shout dropped back in trip.
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4th

6

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Mephisto

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose performer is 3-21 over hurdles with all three gained in an eight-day period in August last year; has been ticking over nicely on the Flat without winning of late; could make his presence felt.

16/1

6th

9

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Mephisto

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Two solid runs since return from winter break; 4l third at Dundalk (1m4f), then 0.5l behind Jurality when third at Down Royal (Synchronize fourth); 2lb rise for that seems a touch harsh, but place claims again.

11/2

Form: 692-12 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
In excellent form in 2026; beaten a head at Ayr in March (2m, soft); won easily over this C&D (good) early last month; denied by a neck at Cartmel (2m6f, good) on latest; 12lb higher now than when successful here but can give another good account.
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2nd

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Nakassama

11st 7lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Last two visits to Britain resulted in a win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last June and a narrow loss at Ayr (2m, soft) this March; won well at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) 15 days ago and all three of those runs were under Oran McGill; needs plenty of respect despite his steeply revised mark.

7/2

1st

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Nakassama

12st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Justified market support at Hexham this time last year (2m4f, good to soft) to open his account; poor in two chase runs in October, but was again well backed at Ayr in March when denied by a head in a first-time tongue tie (2m, soft, 9-4 fav'); return to further can help; big player.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: /04-82 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: /68-94 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at this venue; hasn't won since landing a listed handicap chase at Cork in October 2023 (17.5f, yielding); not a bad run over 2m2f here latest but stamina a query for this trip.
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11th

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Typical Thomas

12st 0lb

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hurdle and chase winner ran respectably on sole Flat start; not a bad hurdle run last time; chance.

8/1

4th

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Typical Thomas

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Maiden hurdle winner here in 2022 but hasn't won since taking a Cork chase in 2023; well beaten over fences at Tramore last time; others preferred.

20/1

Form: /16-31 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has won twice this season, both at this venue; scored over C&D (soft) in March off 18lb lower; went in again over 2m2f here a month ago; raised 7lb for that and has never won off a mark this high but can't be discounted in current form.
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1st

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Cozone

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Won over 2m6f at this track in March and his best run since was third at Limerick last time, also over 2m6f; can go well though this trip on good ground might be a bit sharp for him.

6/1

3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

Form: 76/50-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in maiden hurdles; only midfield on handicap bow at Leopardstown in December; off since but eased 2lb and has run well fresh before so worth a market check.
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5th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Ivybrook

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

7/2

5th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Ivybrook

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

7/2

Form: 1/4-60 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap chase at Kelso (2m4f, good) in April 2025, his first win since scoring over hurdles here (2m3f, good) in March 2022; heavy defeats in two runs over fences since return from a break so a revival is needed in new headgear combination.
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11th

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Andys Flame

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

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.

15/1

6th

7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Andys Flame

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ran only twice in 2025, won at Kelso on the first occasion, poor at Cartmel on the second; suited by good ground; may need the run.

10/1

Form: 9-0161 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.
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1st

17

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

12st 2lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time

6th

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Joya Del Mar

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Got off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time; raised 10lb for that wide-margin score but a repeat of that effort can see her go close.

4/1

Form: 0-73

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner; makes handicap debut over hurdles after not showing a whole lot in qualifying runs; potential improver and needs checking in the market for shrewd yard.
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3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:18 Cartmel

Tribal Moon

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Two 1m wins at Dundalk for his previous yard; only seventh of 12 in a 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick but the RPR he recorded that day firmly puts him in the mix.

5/1

7th

1

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

13:50 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Did well on AW for Danny Murphy, two wins over 1m at Dundalk; second over 10.5f on stable debut when last seen in November; tailed off sole run over hurdles last summer.

16/1

Form: 14090-

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner is just 1-6 over hurdles; running just okay on the level recently and has stamina to prove for this trip now back over timber; others appeal more.
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6th

7

(14)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Five turf wins at various trips, including over C&D last year off 57 (from stall one); good Leopardstown second (to Masego) in May wasn't backed up at Navan and has a wide draw to overcome here.

10/1

8th

6

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Knows how to win and shaped as though her turn was near when running on well for second at Leopardstown (ahead of Jurality and Felicity Smoak); big chance if she backs that up off the same mark.

100/30

Form: 2416-6 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a novice handicap over 17.5f (yielding) here in October; subsequently out of depth in grade 3 and tailed off on return from a break in a handicap at Perth in May; unproven over this far and needs to leave that last run behind.
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6th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Oh Janey

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Always doing enough when making winning handicap debut at Downpatrick (2m1f; 9-4 favourite) last October; well beaten in a Grade 3 mares' novice next time, and absent since; no issue with this track, so mildly interesting to see how she fares off a BHA mark of 109.

13/2

Form: 518-12 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has returned from six months off in fine fettle; won at Wexford (2m4f, gd-yld) off 96 and beaten a neck off revised mark of 102 at Punchestown (23.5f, good); go well again off just 1lb higher.
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2nd

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Morell River

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Colin Bowe

Both wins have come over 2m4f at Wexford, including on return from layoff last month; stayers in family, including Mikael D'Haguenet, and it all hinges on whether she'll get the trip.

7/2

1st

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Morell River

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Colin Bowe

Off the mark off 6lb lower over C&D in October (2m4f, yielding); struggled on heavy ground at Gowran (2m4f) the following month; improved with racing last season, so may need this but not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 1310-9

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season, over 19.5f (good) at Clonmel and over 23.5f at Tipperary; well held on return from 306 days off at Punchestown but should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and steps back up in trip; can't discount.
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9th

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Adaliz

11st 1lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins on nice ground last summer, over a similar trip to this at Clonmel and then over nearly 3m at Tipperary; off 10 months.

10/1

13th

4

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Adaliz

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressed well in handicaps and only needed to be ridden out to prevail by 3l at Tipperary (2m7f, good to yielding); has an 8lb rise to deal with but strongly considered.

5/1

Form: 4030/

Last run: 576 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in maidens; well beaten on handicap debut at Navan (3m1f, yld-sft) when last seen in December 2024; worth checking in the market on return from long absence.
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13th

11

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Boston Beach

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Handicap mark is based on three runs at up to 2m2f; an unknown quantity over this trip; Flat pedigree is a cause for some concern regarding stamina.

10/1

11

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Boston Beach

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Handicap mark is based on three runs at up to 2m2f; an unknown quantity over this trip; Flat pedigree is a cause for some concern regarding stamina.

10/1

Form: 3/39P/

Last run: 455 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; not beaten far on handicap debut at Wincanton in October 2024; pulled up when last seen at Southwell in April 2025; has joined top yard; market can guide.
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6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Caher Roes Den

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Weakened quickly in closing stages at Market Rasen in January and needs to prove his wellbeing but he posted a good effort when clear third on handicap debut at Wincanton (3m, good) in October and is 1lb lower now; big player if back on song.

7/1

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Caher Roes Den

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Weakened quickly in closing stages at Market Rasen in January and needs to prove his wellbeing but he posted a good effort when clear third on handicap debut at Wincanton (3m, good) in October and is 1lb lower now; big player if back on song.

7/1

Form: 4312-4 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; sole success came in a beginners' chase here last September; decent second in 23.5f handicap hurdle at Tipperary last October; 7l fourth on seasonal return at Sligo on Sunday.
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4th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Mickey Cohen

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Won a 2m2f beginners' chase at Downpatrick (yielding) last autumn; placed over hurdles on either side of that success; might need this on his first run back after a lengthy break.

7/2

Form: 55P-6P

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 872P

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Betting Forcast

11/1 Mephisto, 9/2 Nakassama, 10/1 Ringdufferin, 16/1 Typical Thomas, 4/1 Cozone, 18/1 Ivybrook, 28/1 Andys Flame, 5/1 Joya Del Mar, 20/1 Tribal Moon, 22/1 Eastern Wind, 33/1 Oh Janey, 11/2 Morell River, 16/1 Adaliz, 25/1 Boston Beach, 7/1 Caher Roes Den, Mickey Cohen, Fabhcun, Tolka Row

Verdict

A few of these come into the race in good form, including the recent winners Cozone and Joya Del Mar who should both go well again. However, narrow preference is for NAKASSAMA who won easily over C&D last month and was beaten just a neck at Cartmel last time. Morell River and Mephisto complete the shortlist. [Dave Stephens]

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Morell River

TOPSPEED:

Mickey Cohen

SPOTLIGHT:

Nakassama

POSTDATA:

Cozone

The Irish Sun:

Morell River