Down Royal Race 4 - Pepsico (Walkers Snacks) Mdn Hurdle
WACKESTONE (5) Average performance when 15th last start at Galway. Looking past the last run. Joshua Halford provides some weight relief. Could take beating. SANTA DOMINGO (2) Fresh after a 47 week spell. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at Curragh and facing an increased distance. Might be ridden for luck. Can go on with it. HIDDEN EMPIRE (1) Ran 8th last start at Roscommon but was on debut last time. Has early speed and positions nicely. Goes down in weight. Would like to see betting push before considering. SEAMY APPLETART (3) Came in 5th last start at Downpatrick but will appreciate the drop in weight. Don't dismiss.

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Came in 8th last start at Roscommon but was a debutant last start. Has plenty of early speed. Gets some weight taken off. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 04/08/2026 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YD/SF(SF PL) | Stephen Connor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $23.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69.5kgs
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First up from a 47 week spell. Ran 2nd last run at Curragh and stepping up in trip. Expected to settle towards the rear. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 336 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 27/09/2025 | - | Div 2 | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/16 | 10/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 15 |
| 10.55L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Was $17.00 and came in 5th last start at Downpatrick but suited by the weight drop. Can run into the placings.
Last Starts 46 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 | 14/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 3771m | GOOD | Stephen Connor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41L | $17.00 |
| 11/18 | 06/06/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | GOOD | Stephen Connor | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.65L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Jumped at $29.00 and sub-standard effort when 9th last run at Roscommon but having second race start. Should jump out and bowl along. Gets a reduction in weight. Can show up in this at odds.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 04/08/2026 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YD/SF(SF PL) | E Cody | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.75L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Joshua Halford
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Below expectations when 15th last start at Galway. Looking past the last run. The large claim from Joshua Halford should help. Winning potential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/19 | 29/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $18,001.00 | Galway | 3319m | YD(YD/SF PL) | Declan Mcdonogh | 63.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 79.75L | $41.00 |
| 6/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 26/06/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $100.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Paul Callaghan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $6.50 |
| 20/21 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3314m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3616m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.05L | $1.83 |
| 3/20 | 26/04/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2029m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 17 |
| 5.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,000.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $31.00 |
| 7/16 | 14/08/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $24,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.35L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Was $81.00 and mediocre performance when 13th last run at Roscommon. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Considering others.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 04/08/2026 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YD/SF(SF PL) | E Fallon | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.75L | $81.00 |
| 7/14 | 04/11/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3447m | SOFT | Reserve 3 | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.75L | $29.00 |
| 8/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3483m | GOOD | James Smith | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resuming after a break. Was $101.00 and fairly underwhelming when 14th last start at the track. Large claim helps. Knockout chance.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 29/05/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 67.1L | $101.00 |
| 14/14 | 03/05/2026 | - | 4UP HCP 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 2788m | SOFT | Joseph Harnett | 55.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 62.86L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Darragh Osullivan | 50.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 31.08L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/07/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 05/07/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 2088m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 02/06/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6L | $9.50 |
| 15/17 | 28/04/2025 | - | 3Y HCP | $13,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 22.55L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1929m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/12/2024 | - | Flat | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.45L | $18.00 |
| 6/14 | 22/11/2024 | - | Div 1 | $18,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 7.75L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Josh Younge
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Started $301.00 and finished 7th last time in a hurdle at Cork. Large claim helps. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 10/07/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3474m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $301.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 3219m | GD(GD/YD PL) | E J Kavanagh | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.65L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD/YIELD | C E Gunn | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 62.75L | $41.00 |