Down Royal Race 3 - Pepsi Max Hurdle
HE CAN'T DANCE (4) comes off a dominant 13L win at Limerick over this trip and has been consistently in the placings this season. TIMELESS TREATY (3) was 4th at Fairyhouse last start after a close 2nd at Thurles and brings solid recent form. KEVIN'S PRIDE (2) has finished top two in four of his last five, including a Cork win and a Limerick 2nd over this distance. HERJA (5) was runner-up at Kelso last start and has placed in three of her last five. He Can't Dance (4), Timeless Treaty (3), and Kevin's Pride (2) look the leading chances.

Jockey: Dylan Kidd
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer with five placings from his last five starts. Last start finished 4th of 4 at Wexford over 5029m on 17 Mar, beaten 10.97L with 75.5kg on soft going at $2.88 behind Yoradreamer. Won at Cork two runs back over 4114m by 0.75L at $1.73. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Wexford | 5029m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.97L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Cork | 4114m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.73 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/14 | 01/04/2025 | - | 5YO+ MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4828m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | B Hayes | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | B Hayes | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2024 | - | Tullamore | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | J Kidd | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent this campaign, finishing 4th of 15 last start at Fairyhouse over 4325m on 6 Apr, beaten 9.25L by Fierce Handay with 68kg at $7. Ran 2nd at Thurles two back over 4606m, just 1.25L off Blizzard Of Oz at $4.33. Winner three starts ago and steps up 503m in trip today. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 06/04/2026 | - | 0-140 | $26,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | 5UP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Thurles | 4606m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 19/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Thurles | 4183m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP HOV HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Thurles | 4113m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $4.33 |
| 5/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4059m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.95L | $7.00 |
| 8/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | Qualifier | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4700m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.05L | $6.50 |
| 5/20 | 29/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.25L | $5.50 |
| 99/13 | 27/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $25,000.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | P Cleary | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Listed | $35,002.00 | Galway | 3319m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.45L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | GOOD | P Cleary | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/17 | 05/05/2025 | - | Div 2 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3492m | GOOD | P Cleary | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a commanding 13L at Limerick over 4828m on 16 Apr with 75.5kg at $2.50. Runner-up at Fairyhouse prior, beaten 3.5L by Midnight Jet. Has finished in the top three in all five recent runs and drops 3kg here. In strong form and can feature again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $2.50 |
| 2/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/21 | 02/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4845m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Navan | 4425m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Thurles | 4524m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 23/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4405m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Galway | 4315m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $2.38 |
| 8/17 | 12/03/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-5-6-8 | 0 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | C & G | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2024 | - | 4UP | $10,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.26 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong 2nd at Kelso over 3643m on 20 Apr, beaten 9L by Smoke Trail with 65.5kg at $5.50. Has placed in three of her last five, including close 2nds at Wetherby and Perth last season. Steps up 6kg in weight and rises in distance. Consistent mare who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 5UP NOV CHASE | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | Mark Mcdonagh | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.75L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Brian Barry
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 10th of 14 at Clonmel over 4738m on 26 Mar, beaten 13.55L with 58.5kg at $41 behind Live To Laugh. Previous run was 10th of 11 at Naas, beaten a long way. Has not placed in 39 starts and remains winless. Needs to lift on recent form but not without hope for minor money.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 26/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 4738m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 58.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.55L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/03/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 4443m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 92.25L | $12.00 |
| 99/15 | 26/02/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 6/16 | 29/01/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4023m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $5.00 |
| 99/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 5089m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/12/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP CHASE | $14,501.00 | Clonmel | 3677m | HEAVY | Daniel King | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $19.00 |
| 9/14 | 18/11/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4224m | HEAVY | Harry Sexton | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.7L | $29.00 |
| 11/19 | 08/11/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3986m | HEAVY | J Aherne | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.35L | $34.00 |
| 99/16 | 16/06/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | J Aherne | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 2/16 | 10/06/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4171m | GOOD | J Aherne | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/18 | 31/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Listowel | 4718m | GOOD | J Aherne | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $34.00 |
| 8/15 | 15/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3947m | GOOD | J Aherne | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 4425m | GOOD | Daniel King | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.35L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Ballinrobe | 4325m | GOOD | Daniel King | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/13 | 01/04/2025 | - | 5YO+ HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3939m | GOOD | Conor Clarke | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/03/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 4464m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Josh Younge
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly by Affinisea trained by J J Hanlon. Wears a hood for this assignment. Yet to earn prize money. Can improve with experience.