Downpatrick Race 3 - Sis, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle
ENDLESS TALKING (4) sets the standard after a close 3rd at Kilbeggan over 3319m, beaten 2.75L, and a prior 4th at Limerick over 3218m, beaten 4.35L. FLYING ACE (5) showed ability on debut when 4th at Navan over 3218m and can progress up in trip. RARE TIMES (15) has prior juvenile hurdle form including 5th at Cork over 3483m and resumes. ECHINACEA (14) brings consistent flat placings at Dundalk, including 2nd over 3219m, and is an interesting hurdles prospect.

Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 72kgs
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5yo gelding trained by M G Quinn, ridden by Liam Mckenna. Carries 72kg from barrier 0. Irish-bred by Famous Name out of Isn'T She Lovely. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 72kgs
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Back in trip 201m and up 7kg after two maiden hurdle runs. Last start 7th of 17 at Clonmel over 3991m on 14 Apr, beaten 37.55L on soft at $21. Prior run 5th of 18 at Gowran Park over 3264m on 7 Mar, beaten 42.75L on heavy at $12. Can improve with experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | SOFT | Paddy Cody | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.55L | $21.00 |
| 5/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Paddy Cody | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 72kgs
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Back in trip by 572m and up 6kg after a tough last start 12th of 12 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 6 Apr, beaten 76.55L on soft at $301. Earlier form included 4th of 9 at Fairyhouse on 14 Jan over 3218m, beaten 14L at $101 behind The Wager. Now with A Sexton and Harry Sexton takes the ride from barrier 0. Needs to lift but can improve with the setup.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 06/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 76.55L | $301.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | HEAVY | L P Shanahan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 135L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $101.00 |
| 6/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.05L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Ivan Ryan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $67.00 |
| 15/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Finn Tegetmeier | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.65L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.75L on good going with 75.5kg at $8 behind Master Haku. Prior run 4th of 12 in a 4UP Mdn Hurdle at Limerick over 3218m on 31 Mar, beaten 4.35L on soft with 75.5kg at $3. Drops 3.5kg and adds a hood for Keith Donoghue; 5yo gelding for G P Cromwell. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.35L | $3.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 72kgs
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Second-up after 48 days. Last start 4th of 9 at Navan over 3218m on 21 Mar, beaten 20.5L on soft with 76.5kg at $9 behind Glens Anthem. Drops 4.5kg and steps up 572m in trip. Can improve with added fitness and the rise in distance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 588 days. Last start 8th of 11 at Listowel over 3218m on 27 Sep, beaten 37.75L on Soft with 70kg at $15 behind Mount Ferns. Prior run 5th of 8 at Down Royal over 3392m on 30 Aug, beaten 13.3L on Good with 67kg at $6. Nine-year-old gelding for Nigel Johnston with 72kg; can improve if returning near his better Sligo effort three back when 4th, beaten 7L at $8.50.
Last Starts 589 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2024 | - | 80-102 | $11,500.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.75L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,001.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Sligo | 3589m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $8.50 |
| 9/14 | 07/07/2024 | - | 80-95 | $11,001.00 | Sligo | 3999m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/06/2024 | - | 0-109 | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.25L | $21.00 |
| 99/9 | 24/05/2024 | - | Chase | $10,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | GOOD | B Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 06/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Downpatrick | 3872m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.25L | $12.00 | |
| 4/14 | 18/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Listowel | 3219m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 73.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 23L | $13.00 | |
| 3/15 | 09/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sligo | 3396m | GOOD | Barrington Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 | |
| 8/12 | 18/06/2023 | - | $0.00 | Downpatrick | 4279m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 71.2L | $22.00 | |
| 8/20 | 10/06/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3978m | GOOD | J Foley | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 25L | $13.00 | |
| 99/13 | 19/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | GOOD | Barry Oneill | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 69kgs
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Back in trip 201m after two Clonmel maiden hurdles. Last start 13th of 17 at Clonmel over 3991m on 14 Apr, beaten 78.55L on soft with 68kg at $101, behind Arcadian Emperor. Prior run 10th of 16 over 3219m on 26 Mar, beaten 58.3L on soft with 71kg at $21. Can improve with experience but needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 78.55L | $101.00 |
| 10/16 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3219m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69kgs
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Second-up after a debut 10th of 15 at Cork over 3282m on 5 Apr, beaten 79.05L on soft at $26 with 66kg. Steps up 508m and carries 69kg now. Four-year-old gelding by Motivator for G P Cromwell, with Conor Stone-Walsh up. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3282m | SOFT | Dylan Kidd | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 79.05L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 68.5kgs
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First-up off 78 days and fitted with a hood. Last start at Thurles over 4596m on 19 Feb pulled up/tailed off, with 68.5kg on soft at $201 behind Barnahash Mason. Prior runs were well beaten at Limerick over 3758m on heavy and at Listowel over 4023m. Needs a big lift but can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 79 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 | 19/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 4596m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3758m | HEAVY | Josh Younge | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $151.00 |
| 11/15 | 24/09/2025 | - | 5UP | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 4023m | SOFT | Stephen Connor | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.25L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Sligo | 3743m | GOOD | Stephen Connor | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 115.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 68.5kgs
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First-up after 94 days. Last start 7th of 7 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 3 Feb, beaten 77.5L on soft with 73kg at $201 behind Outofafrika. Prior run pulled up/tailed off at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 14 Jan at $251. Drops 4.5kg and rises sharply in trip; needs to lift but can improve.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | P A Murphy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 77.5L | $201.00 |
| 99/9 | 14/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | P A Murphy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $251.00 |
| 14/19 | 15/12/2025 | - | 4UP M MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Ross Berry | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.35L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | SOFT | Ross Berry | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Second-up after 69 days. Last start 7th of 10 at Navan over 3218m on 28 Feb on heavy, beaten 54L at $101 with 73kg behind Galileo Dame. Drops 4.5kg to 68.5kg and gets the hood. Needs to lift but can improve with the run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Alex Harvey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 66kgs
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Second-up after 79 days. Last start 5th of 6 at Punchestown over 3362m on 18 Feb on soft, beaten 51.75L at $19 with 71.5kg behind Keep Twisting. Drops 5.5kg to 66kg and rises sharply in trip (+428m). Needs to improve but has place claims with natural progression.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | 4Y | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3362m | SOFT | K M Ryan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.75L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 66kgs
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Has been around the mark with seconds at Dundalk over 3219m on 6 Mar at $13, beaten 0.91L by Riyami, and over 2414m on 1 Apr at $8, beaten 1.25L by Sir Callisto. Carries 66kg here after 61.5kg last start and draws a different gate from barrier 13 then. Four-year-old filly for N C Kelly with 5 seconds and a third from 14 runs. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 61.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | GOOD | E Dunseath | 67kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.91L | $13.00 |
| 9/14 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.55L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 2/13 | 16/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 1863m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Navan | 2816m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.35L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 2709m | GOOD | J Cleary | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3Y HCP | $13,000.00 | Limerick | 2276m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/06/2025 | - | 3Y HCP | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.55L | $21.00 |
| 5/17 | 16/05/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.35L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 23/04/2025 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $15,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.85L | $13.00 |
| 6/20 | 16/03/2025 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
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First-up after 176 days. Last start 7th of 14 at Punchestown over 3741m on 13 Nov on heavy, beaten 32.75L carrying 67.5kg at $3.10 behind Highland Crystal. Prior run 5th of 15 at Cork over 3483m on 12 Oct on good, beaten 13.75L at $17. Drops 1.5kg and up 49m; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 177 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 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3Y FILLIES HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3741m | HEAVY | Danny Mullins | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.75L | $3.10 |
| 5/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3483m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $17.00 |