Down Royal Race 6 - Betvictor Beginners Chase
MATIN MIDI ET SOIR (14) Goes well when fresh. Came in 8th last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Can make a comeback and promising career start. Can have an impact. PORT AUTHORITY (9) First up and bolted in when winning by 17L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Naas. Winnable race. DAYDREAM NATION (3) Tidy run when 3rd last start in a chase at Gowran Park. Can win this. MAGANEY (7) First start at the races 7yo by Flemensfirth for trainer Seamus Neville. Follow the money.

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last start in a chase at Gowran Park. Definite contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.35L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Galway | 3670m | YIELDING | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.31L | $9.00 |
| 15/24 | 30/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/20 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 4782m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | 5UP HDL | $13,500.00 | Thurles | 4425m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Career debut 7yo by Flemensfirth for trainer Seamus Neville. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last run in a chase at Galway. Should muster plenty of early speed. Watch betting.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Galway | 3670m | YIELDING | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.54L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | SOFT | Mike Oconnor | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $2.00 |
| 1/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $2.62 |
| 3/16 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3219m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.58L | $3.25 |
| 5/11 | 09/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Navan | 3154m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.45L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/12/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | D Mcgill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3383m | GOOD | D Mcgill | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and put a gap on the rest when winning by 17L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Naas. Has every chance.
Last Starts 329 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 | 06/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $37,501.00 | Navan | 4023m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $2.00 |
| 1/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break of 33 weeks. Started at $151.00 and looked outclassed when 18th last time in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Should be going forward early. Considering others.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | 3-4-3-4-18-18-18-18 | 0 |
| 47.75L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $35,002.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2025 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3282m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.05L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4Y | $11,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J L Gleeson | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $41.00 and average performance when 22nd last time at Curragh. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/30 | 27/09/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $482,499.00 | Curragh | 3374m | HEAVY | J J G Ryan | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 36.41L | $41.00 |
| 14/16 | 21/08/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD TO SOFT | J P Spencer | 57.5kg | - | 13-13-13-13-14-14-14-14 | 1 |
| 49.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/20 | 27/06/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | STANDARD TO SLOW | N G Mccullagh | 57kg | - | 16-16-15-15-15-14-13-14 | 18 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/15 | 08/05/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-12-13-13-14-14-15 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Daniel King | 73kg | - | 9-10-11-11-10-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 44.65L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newcastle | 4425m | GOOD | Daniel King | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 19/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $1.67 |
| 9/17 | 13/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | William T Buick | 57kg | - | 7-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/16 | 30/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 4425m | SOFT | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $5.00 |
| 11/20 | 28/06/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Jim Crowley | 57.5kg | - | 18-18-20-20-20-19-19-19 | 15 |
| 9.75L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.75L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Windsor | 4023m | SOFT | Daniel King | 76kg | - | 7-6-7-7-8-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 10.55L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newcastle | 4425m | GOOD | Daniel King | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/30 | 29/09/2024 | - | 0-110 | $579,001.00 | Curragh | 3374m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/20 | 18/06/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 4014m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60kg | - | 8-10-10-10-10-10-10-9 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/16 | 10/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 55kg | - | 9-11-12-12-12-12-12-11 | 10 |
| 1.05L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 3875m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | 2-4-4-3-3-1-2 | 13 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 03/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 65.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 18/20 | 02/12/2023 | - | 80-130 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3973m | SOFT | A P Heskin | 71kg | - | - | 13 |
| 62.35L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has a good record first up. Odds of $3.50 and ran 8th last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Can make a comeback and putting a tidy record together. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 182 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $117,501.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Kevin Nabet | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $135,000.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | HEAVY | Bryony Frost | 65kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | 3yo | $62,000.00 | Auteuil | 2999m | HEAVY | Bryony Frost | 65kg | 03:41.58 | - | 11 |
| 13L | $5.00 |