Downpatrick Race 1 - Randox Maiden Hurdle
ROC DINO (5) sets the standard after Irish placings at Fairyhouse over 3218m then Thurles over 3181m before tackling a deep 4074m Cheltenham race last start; this looks easier. LOCH CUAN (4) appeals as the main danger after a clear 2nd at Navan over 3218m on heavy. HAWK'S ROCK (2) has a Galway 2nd over 3621m on good and can figure back from Listed company.

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up after 472 days. Last start 13th of 15 at Down Royal over 3450m on 21 Jan, beaten 74.65L in a 5UP MDN HURDLE at $151 with 70kg on GOOD. Rises to 75.5kg and jumps markedly in trip. Needs to lift but not without hope if improved.
Last Starts 473 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 21/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | GOOD | J Smith | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.65L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up after 173 days with cheek pieces on. Last start 12th of 13 at Cheltenham over 3298m on 16 Nov, beaten 45.45L on Soft with 71kg at $29. Prior run 2nd at Galway over 3621m on 31 Jul, beaten 2.5L on Good with 76.5kg at $23 behind Frankie John. Can feature with a cleaner jump and improved fitness.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 16/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | - | 6-7-5-9-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 45.45L | $29.00 |
| 2/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | P J Cody | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Has been safely held in two runs this season. Last start 19th of 25 at Fairyhouse over 3310m on 5 Apr, beaten 120.95L on soft with 75.5kg at $201 behind Colcannon. Prior run 17th of 23 at Navan over 3218m on 21 Mar, beaten 82.85L on soft at $126. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/25 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3310m | SOFT | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 120.95L | $201.00 |
| 17/23 | 21/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 82.85L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up after 89 days. Last start 2nd of 11 at Navan over 3218m on 8 Feb on heavy, beaten 25L by Coyote Spirit with 75.5kg at $81. Prior run 12th of 15 at Down Royal over 3468m on 26 Dec on good, beaten 49.8L with 76.5kg at $11. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | B Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 56-day break after finishing 10th at Cheltenham over 4074m on 13 Mar, beaten 10.35L on good going at $12. Prior to that, twice runner-up in Irish maiden hurdles at Fairyhouse (3218m, soft) and Thurles (3181m, heavy), the latter by 3L to El Cairos at $4. Now carries 75.5kg with Paul Townend back aboard for W P Mullins. Consistent placer who can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.35L | $12.00 |
| 2/18 | 29/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3181m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4Y C&G CLASS 2 HURDLES | $52,525.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 04:35.86 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2025 | - | 4Y C&G CL4 HURDLE | $34,999.00 | Pau | 3499m | GOOD | Felix De Giles | 66kg | 04:40.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 15/12/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN HURDLE | $40,001.00 | Pau | 3499m | HEAVY | Leo Paul Brechet | 68kg | 04:29.20 | - | 1 |
| 18.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Two runs this season, best when 5th of 10 at Gowran Park over 3264m on 7 Mar on heavy, beaten 71L at $23. Last start pulled up/tailed off at Limerick over 3822m on 22 Mar on soft at $251. Carries 72.5kg today, up 5kg on that Gowran effort. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | James Smith | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $251.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | James Smith | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 71L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 199 days and fitted with a Hood. Last start 17th of 17 at Curragh over 1207m on 21 Oct on heavy, beaten 50L with 58kg at $151. Prior run 4th of 4 at Roscommon over 2098m on 13 Oct, beaten 51.5L at $81. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 21/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1207m | HEAVY | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 50L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/10/2025 | - | 3Y | $18,500.00 | Roscommon | 2098m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 51.5L | $81.00 |
| 13/14 | 16/09/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $13,000.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 29.75L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-3-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.95L | $3.50 |
| 13/14 | 28/09/2024 | - | 2Y | $955,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.05L | $51.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-5-6-3-2-3 | 12 |
| 4.75L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | - | 12-11-12-12-10-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |