Down Royal Race 6 - Bluegrass High Performance Rated Novice Chase
I AM LORENZO (1) Came in 3rd last run in a chase at Punchestown. Been in the money 4 from 4 attempts this preparation. This field suits. SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR (3) Nice run when 3rd last time in a chase at Gowran Park. Looking sharp on the track this campaign. Likely to get back in the field. Deserves consideration. AYIKO (4) Kept chasing when 4th last time in a chase at Carlisle. Must respect in this event. LUCKY LYREEN (2) Sub-standard effort when 13th last run in a chase at Punchestown and dropping in distance. Could give some each way value.

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 3rd last run in a chase at Punchestown. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $21,999.00 | Punchestown | 3317m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3268m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3944m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $2.75 |
| 8/12 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4474m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Galway | 4315m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/28 | 26/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.75L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last time in a chase at Gowran Park. In strong racing shape since resuming from a break. Might have to make up considerable ground. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $15,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3886m | HEAVY | Carl Millar | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP BEGINNERS CHASE | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 4142m | GOOD | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 02/12/2025 | - | 4UP BEGINNERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 3476m | HEAVY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.75L | $8.00 |
| 99/25 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 3907m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | GOOD | F Brickley | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/20 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3986m | SOFT | F Brickley | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 12/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4136m | SOFT | P T Smithers | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.2L | $11.00 |
| 99/20 | 07/12/2024 | - | Listed | $100,000.00 | Navan | 5074m | SOFT | C Stone Walsh | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 4/15 | 24/11/2024 | - | Qualifier | $22,001.00 | Punchestown | 4849m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $16.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/04/2024 | - | 0-140 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4466m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 70.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4146m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 68.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 40L | $5.50 | |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4649m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.75L | $1.73 | |
| 3/22 | 30/01/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/27 | 26/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $14,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | SOFT | Denis F Oregan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $61.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of 10/3 and moved through the field into 4th last time in a chase at Carlisle. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $18,690.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | - | 5-6-4-4-4-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.55L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $18,101.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 99/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Navan | 5102m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 3/18 | 22/04/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 4658m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 4892m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/14 | 14/12/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4677m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/18 | 16/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3886m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 | |
| 5/20 | 17/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | SOFT | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $81.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | D A Jacob | 72.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 26.1L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2024 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Stephen Connor | 75kg | - | - | 6 |
| 30.05L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Roscommon | 3260m | SOFT | Stephen Connor | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of 9/1 and came in 7th last start in a chase at Naas. Should get going late. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HCP CHASE | $15,999.00 | Naas | 4049m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4363m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42L | $51.00 |
| 7/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.25L | $26.00 |
| 99/16 | 03/05/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 4131m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 3/24 | 14/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | G Brouder | 69kg | - | 9-11-10-13-15-10-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $26.00 |
| 5/19 | 18/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4023m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $21.00 |
| 99/13 | 30/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4777m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3822m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 | |
| 5/14 | 24/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4014m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 | |
| 4/24 | 10/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3388m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.25L | $8.50 | |
| 4/15 | 11/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 40.5L | $11.00 | |
| 2/18 | 11/03/2023 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.55 |
| 99/18 | 26/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,501.00 | Limerick | 3219m | SOFT | Derek Mcgrath | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Kidd
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was 14/1 and finished 8th last run in a hurdle at Naas but suited by the weight drop. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Keep safe for trifectas.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,499.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | Dylan Kidd | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 4123m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | - | 2-4-4-4-4-7-8-9 | 0 |
| 49.05L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | GOOD | A Harvey | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2025 | - | 4UP MARES NOV CHASE | $16,998.00 | Listowel | 3913m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 5/25 | 30/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | A Harvey | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.45L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.91 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Naas | 3225m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Ben Harvey | 70kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 11L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 68.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/19 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | D A Kidd | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $17,706.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | A Harvey | 69kg | - | 2-1-1-1-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $20.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/09/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 4325m | GOOD | A Harvey | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 08/08/2024 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HDL | $10,501.00 | Sligo | 3589m | SOFT | A Harvey | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at 150/1 and ran 5th last run in a chase at Thurles but carrying less weight this time. Should muster plenty of early toe. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,723.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/06/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 4096m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 99/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4073m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $22,001.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 83.45L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,001.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $9.00 |
| 99/20 | 31/07/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $17,000.00 | Galway | 4527m | SOFT | John Shinnick | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 1/16 | 17/06/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 29/05/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Wexford | 3419m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $22.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/04/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Tramore | 3364m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 88.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/21 | 10/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3822m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 85.25L | $201.00 | |
| 99/15 | 03/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | N T Prendergast | 75.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $201.00 | |
| 14/16 | 21/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | HEAVY | S Fitzgerald | 71.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 77.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mark Mcdonagh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started 28/1 and finished 4th last start in a chase at Thurles but will appreciate the drop in weight. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | 5UP MARES CHASE | $13,000.00 | Thurles | 3641m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 99/4 | 04/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | D J Gilligan | 68.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4400m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 67kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/12/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Thurles | 3232m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |