Down Royal Race 1 - Lisburn And Castlereagh City Council 3-Y-O Hurdle
CITE FLORALE (6) First run back from a break. Put the head down when winning last run in a hurdle at Killarney and putting a tidy record together so far. Has plenty of claims. KENOUGH (4) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Punchestown and showing improvement in recent outings. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. ADMIRAL WILL BROWN (1) Racing fresh after a break. Finished 4th last time at Curragh. Giving another chance here and rising in trip. Winnable race. CONTADOR (2) Below standard effort when 7th last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Should be going forward early. Betting may be best guide to the chances and each way is the likely play.

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started at $8.50 and ran 4th last time at Curragh. Giving another chance here and going up in distance. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/15 | 27/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Galway | 2490m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.75L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $15,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 23.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.45L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.55L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $15.00 and ordinary when 7th last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Should race on the speed. Will not be far away.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Punchestown | 3260m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.79L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $19,201.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2399m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $1.83 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $24,700.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | GOOD | Marie Velon | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $101.00 and disappointing effort when 6th last time at Bellewstown but stepping up in trip. Have to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | 3UP OPT CLAIM MDN | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1595m | HEAVY | Patrick Mcgettigan | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.33L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3499m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.35L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN CLAIMING | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 18/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 32.15L | $251.00 |
| 15/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN | $14,001.00 | Navan | 1573m | HEAVY | Robbie Colgan | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 27.41L | $126.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Punchestown and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Punchestown | 3260m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $4.33 |
| 4/18 | 26/09/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YIELDING | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 18 |
| 5.26L | $6.00 |
| 5/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 11th last start at Curragh but rising in distance. Displays good tactical speed. Slim chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24 | 20/10/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YIELDING | Adam Browne Souza | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.81L | $26.00 |
| 15/16 | 10/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 2404m | SOFT | Sam Coen | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 49.05L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2436m | GD/YD(YD PL) | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.4L | $4.50 |
| 8/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.25L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.05L | $51.00 |
| 14/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.25L | $151.00 |
| 14/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.25L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 01/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a break. Brave effort to win narrowly by a head last run in a hurdle at Killarney and showing consistent performance in races. Strong claims.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.25L | $1.83 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Naas | 2088m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $81.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Shane Markey
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Down Royal. Should come to hand quickly. Shane Markey takes a large claim. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3499m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/06/2026 | - | 3yo | $18,001.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.05L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Keithen Kennedy | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 3Y CLAIM | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 62.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | Keithen Kennedy | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 15/04/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. At $41.00 finished 5th last time in a hurdle at Down Royal. Expected to settle towards the rear. Large claim helps. Others preferred.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3499m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 13/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 2189m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 22.25L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 2099m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 05/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1984m | GD(GD/YD PL) | Gavin Ryan | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $51.00 |
| 15/20 | 12/04/2026 | - | 0-60 | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.15L | $301.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 21.55L | $201.00 |
| 12/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.55L | $81.00 |