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Down Royal Race 4 - Club Orange Beginners Chase
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT (7) appeals as the leading chance, having won three of his last five starts including a Grade 2 at Navan over 4389m before contesting a strong Premier Handicap at Cheltenham last time. COURT CANYON (3) is next best, with a maiden hurdle win at Clonmel and a runner-up finish at Catterick two starts back. SCALPNAGOON (6) comes off a third at Cork over 3460m and has placed at this track. ASTLEY (1) was third at Down Royal two runs ago and holds place claims. TAKENASRED (8) has recent placings at Ayr and Down Royal but needs to improve on his latest efforts. SAMPOET (5) was third here three starts back but has struggled since.
Race Time:2:20 PM
Monday, May 4, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Dry & Cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:3959m
1
Astley (1)720X07535
Trainer: Paul Traynor (Antrim)12 mths 8: 0-1-1
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: Order Of St George
Dam: All My Judges
Dam's Sire: Oscar
Stats
Prize Money$3,618.00
Avg $$452.25
Win %0.00%
Place %25.00%
Career8: 0-1-1
Track2: 0-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 0-1-1
Soft4: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Placed 3rd two starts back at Down Royal over 4103m, beaten 6L behind Sandor Clegane at $17. Last start finished 5th of 12 at Kilbeggan over 4489m, 24.6L from the winner at $26. Yet to win in 8 starts but has placed at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $13,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4489m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Down Royal | 4103m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $18,998.00 | Navan | 4562m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36L | $151.00 |
| 14/18 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 4037m | GOOD | R Guiney | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 59.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/22 | 02/05/2025 | - | 5-7yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | SOFT | B Dunleavy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.15L | $81.00 |
| 2/15 | 17/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4000m | GOOD | R Guiney | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | O Mcgill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $126.00 |
3
Court Canyon (2)0X512X0
Trainer: Ian Donoghue (Meath)12 mths 5: 1-1-0
Jockey: P J O'Hanlon
Weight: 75.5kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: Court Cave
Dam: Elusive Ivy
Dam's Sire: Elusive City
Stats
Prize Money$7,213.00
Avg $$1,442.60
Win %20.00%
Place %40.00%
Career5: 1-1-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good2: 0-1-0
Soft3: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Last start finished 13th of 21 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 6 Apr, beaten 25.25L with 72.5kg on soft going at $17. Runner-up at Catterick two back over 3882m, beaten 3.75L at $2.88. Won at Clonmel three starts ago over 4055m. Steps up 741m in trip and rises 3kg in weight. Can feature with a return to best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/21 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Dylan Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.25L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3882m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | 5-4-5-5-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 02/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4055m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.67 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2025 | - | 4UP FLAT | $9,999.00 | Cork | 3712m | GOOD | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $8.00 |
| 18/22 | 02/05/2025 | - | 5-7yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 136.4L | $23.00 |
5
Sampoet (3)8X32X03080
Trainer: D M Christie (Fermanagh)12 mths 8: 0-1-2
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
9 yo Bay G
Sire: Urban Poet
Dam: Killiney Gold
Dam's Sire: Golden Tornado
Stats
Prize Money$3,518.00
Avg $$439.75
Win %0.00%
Place %37.50%
Career8: 0-1-2
Track3: 0-1-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-1
2nd Up2: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 0-1-1
Soft2: 0-0-1
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Finished 3rd at Down Royal four starts ago over 4101m, beaten 7.5L by Dora D'or at $7. Recent form has been below that level, including a last-start unplaced effort at Kilbeggan. Carries 75.5kg here with cheek pieces on. Needs to recapture earlier form but has place claims if improving.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4014m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 8/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 5276m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.35L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | GOOD | S Cotter | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | J M Halford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 99/13 | 18/01/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4996m | SOFT | G Benson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | 4UP MDN CHASE | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 4672m | GOOD | M J Kenneally | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $9.00 |
| 3/15 | 21/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | SOFT | M J Kenneally | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 11/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 4220m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 76kg | - | - | 11 |
| 47.95L | $41.00 |
6
Scalpnagoon (4)721180X063
Trainer: G Elliott (Meath)12 mths 9: 2-1-1
Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 75.5kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: Policy Maker
Dam: Lady Seymour
Dam's Sire: Watar
Stats
Prize Money$24,678.00
Avg $$2,742.00
Win %22.22%
Place %44.44%
Career9: 2-1-1
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 1-1-0
Soft6: 1-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Last start finished 3rd of 7 at Cork over 3460m on soft going, beaten 15.75L behind Funiculi Funicula at $51. Has not won in three runs this season but did place at Down Royal previously. Steps up 499m in trip here. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $13,500.00 | Cork | 3460m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.75L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 30/04/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | D J Gilligan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $40,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Naas | 3713m | SOFT | D J Gilligan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Thurles | 3979m | GOOD | D J Gilligan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | Hurdle | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | C P Millar | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $7.50 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2024 | - | Div 2 | $12,499.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | D J Gilligan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.25L | $34.00 |
7
Staffordshire Knot (5)099X311210
Trainer: G Elliott (Meath)12 mths 18: 5-4-2
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
8 yo Bay G
Sire: Shantou
Dam: Ned's Joy
Dam's Sire: Oscar
Stats
Prize Money$95,227.00
Avg $$5,290.39
Win %27.78%
Place %61.11%
Career18: 5-4-2
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-2
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 0-0-0
Soft10: 2-3-2
Heavy4: 3-1-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Forgive last start at Cheltenham in a Premier Handicap when well beaten at $15. Prior to that, won the Grade 2 at Navan over 4389m by 2.5L on heavy going at $2, and placed 2nd in a Grade 2 at Gowran Park. Has won three of six this season and remains unbeaten from one start at Down Royal. Capable of bouncing back here.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/24 | 12/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4389m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Gowran Park | 4727m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Peugeot | $15,999.00 | Clonmel | 4425m | HEAVY | Carl Millar | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Qualifier | $21,999.00 | Punchestown | 4861m | SOFT | Carl Millar | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 09/11/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Naas | 4023m | SOFT | C P Millar | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $60,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.75L | $23.00 |
| 9/26 | 12/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 72kg | - | 16-17-20-19-17-14-10-9 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | SOFT | Jack Tudor | 76.5kg | - | 7-5-9-7-8-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 47.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/20 | 28/12/2024 | - | Qualifier | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4700m | GOOD | C P Millar | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $14.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/12/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Naas | 4049m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $8.50 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 03/05/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 4151m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 4023m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Thurles | 4184m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $1.57 | |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Harry Swan | 76kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/17 | 26/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.35L | $13.00 |
8
Takenasred (6)4X50X23840
Trainer: S R B Crawford (Antrim)12 mths 10: 0-1-1
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
8 yo Chestnut G
Sire: Mount Nelson
Dam: Kizmehoney
Dam's Sire: Exit To Nowhere
Stats
Prize Money$4,295.00
Avg $$429.50
Win %0.00%
Place %20.00%
Career10: 0-1-1
Track4: 0-1-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 0-0-0
Soft5: 0-1-0
Heavy2: 0-0-1
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Finished 10th of 20 last start at Fairyhouse over 4023m on soft going, beaten 30.75L with 72kg at $19. Ran 4th at Down Royal two starts back over 3515m, beaten 9L at $9. Has placed twice from his last five runs and carries 75.5kg here. Can feature with a return to his best recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Dylan Bowen | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.75L | $19.00 |
| 4/19 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3515m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $9.00 |
| 8/25 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.75L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 70kg | - | 5-4-4-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $34.00 |
| 12/16 | 16/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Stephen Connor | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.05L | $4.20 |
| 5/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/12/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | C D Smithers | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Aine Oconnor | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50L | $101.00 | |
| 8/11 | 11/11/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.2L | $101.00 |