Down Royal Race 5 - Bluegrass Racehorse Cube Chase
GERRI COLOMBE (3) Looked good when 2nd last run in a chase at Fairyhouse. Should be going forward early. Jack Kennedy is a plus. Showing good ability since returning from a spell. Every chance today. NICK ROCKETT (2) Resuming after a break of 49 weeks. Dashed home to win last run in a chase at Aintree but back to a shorter distance. Main hope. ROI MAGE (1) Fresh today. Failed to finish in a chase at Aintree. Use betting as best guide. THE GRADUAL SLOPE (5) Only fair when 10th last run in a chase at Leopardstown. Added confidence jockey with Mark Mcdonagh doing the steering. Likely to get back in the run. Place chance.

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Didn't finish in a chase at Aintree. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 06/12/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $147,555.00 | Aintree | 5201m | SOFT | James Reveley | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $79,000.00 | Craon | 5999m | HEAVY | James Reveley | 68kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 29/03/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $57,000.00 | Fontainebleau | 5999m | SOFT | James Reveley | 69kg | 12:13.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/16 | 12/03/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 5885m | GOOD | James Reveley | 69kg | - | 4-4-4-6-8-8-9-10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/11/2024 | - | Chase | $57,001.00 | Compiegne | 5399m | HEAVY | James Reveley | 69kg | 07:12.50 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2024 | - | Chase | $81,175.00 | Craon | 6000m | SOFT7 | James Reveley | 68kg | 08:19.17 | - | 8 |
| 7L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2024 | - | $0.00 | Corlay | 5600m | James Reveley | 14:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |||
| 9/32 | 13/04/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Aintree | 6907m | SOFT | James Reveley | 67kg | - | - | 28 |
| 25.05L | $67.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 5276m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $21.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/01/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Tramore | 4581m | HEAVY | M M Mcdonagh | 70kg | - | - | 6 |
| 57.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Compiegne | 5399m | GOOD | James Reveley | 68kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $3.20 | |
| 7/39 | 15/04/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Aintree | 6907m | SOFT | Felix De Giles | 67kg | - | - | 19 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2023 | - | Chase | $15,501.00 | Down Royal | 5276m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |
| 99/15 | 28/01/2023 | - | 2 | $34,428.00 | Cheltenham | 6069m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/01/2023 | - | 1 | $31,852.00 | Tramore | 4471m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/11/2022 | - | LISTED 5UP CROSS | $48,001.00 | Compiegne | 5399m | GOOD3 | James Reveley | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/04/2022 | - | 1 | $245,925.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2022 | - | $15,500.00 | Down Royal | 5276m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 | |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2022 | - | 1 | $29,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2021 | - | 1 | $206,800.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | HEAVY | Kevin Nabet | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 49 weeks. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run in a chase at Aintree but dropping in distance. Will go very close.
Last Starts 346 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/34 | 05/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $985,000.00 | Aintree | 6907m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 73.5kg | - | 5-4-6-8-9-8-6-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 5180m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.83 |
| 1/18 | 23/01/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $99,999.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/27 | 27/12/2024 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $194,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | S Cleary Farrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/20 | 27/04/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $167,229.00 | Sandown | 5766m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.55L | $7.50 |
| 7/20 | 01/04/2024 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 5855m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 30L | $4.75 |
| 2/5 | 11/02/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Navan | 4828m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 71kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4309m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7L | $1.30 | |
| 4/13 | 02/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5L | $3.40 | |
| 1/11 | 09/04/2023 | - | grade 2 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4115m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15L | $11.00 |
| 1/14 | 12/03/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,500.00 | Naas | 3822m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/15 | 09/02/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,500.00 | Thurles | 3138m | GOOD | C Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 03/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run in a chase at Fairyhouse. Jack Kennedy is a key engagement. Won't be far away during the run. Solid chance to come away with the spoils.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 5230m | HEAVY | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Gowran Park | 4727m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 99/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $175,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/11/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $149,999.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 5020m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 23L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 11/11/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.57 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD | D Russell | 73kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $178,478.00 | Cheltenham | 4901m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2023 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 4033m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2022 | - | 1 | $100,000.00 | Limerick | 3968m | SOFT | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $1.83 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2022 | - | Chase | $11,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4225m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.15 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2022 | - | $14,500.00 | Thurles | 4627m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.45 | |
| 1/15 | 26/12/2021 | - | $13,000.00 | Down Royal | 4069m | SOFT | Denis F Oregan | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.60 | |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2021 | - | $11,500.00 | Naas | 3109m | HEAVY | J J Codd | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2021 | - | $9,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | J J Codd | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mark Mcdonagh
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointing run when 10th last run in a chase at Leopardstown. Mark Mcdonagh is a pivotal booking. Likely to get back. Looking at others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 02/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 5688m | SOFT | Mark Mcdonagh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $21.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $15,000.00 | Navan | 4828m | HEAVY | Danny Mullins | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 99/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 3/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 5089m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $41.00 |
| 99/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | 0-150 | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4160m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 99/15 | 09/06/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 5051m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 11/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $49,998.00 | Killarney | 5230m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.55L | $19.00 |
| 8/23 | 03/05/2025 | - | 0-145 | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 6298m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.75L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $15,999.00 | Limerick | 3931m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $12.00 |
| 99/20 | 02/08/2024 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $80,001.00 | Galway | 4527m | SOFT | Mark Mcdonagh | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/06/2024 | - | 0-123 | $15,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4096m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/21 | 04/05/2024 | - | 0-145 | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 6298m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 63.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Navan | 4718m | HEAVY | M M Mcdonagh | 69.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3520m | HEAVY | M M Mcdonagh | 73kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13L | $8.50 | |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GOOD | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 | |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3264m | HEAVY | M M Mcdonagh | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.75L | $10.00 | |
| 99/13 | 26/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 | |
| 99/14 | 26/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4225m | SOFT | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 75.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 999L | $20.00 | |
| 8/16 | 15/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Killarney | 4023m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 70.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.1L | $6.50 | |
| 10/25 | 26/04/2023 | - | 95-123 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3986m | YD(GD/YD PL) | M M Mcdonagh | 75kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |