Downpatrick Race 7 - Joe Rea Memorial Mares Flat Race
JO'S SECRET (4) brings the best exposed form, including 3rd at Fairyhouse over 3218m beaten 6.75L last start and a Catterick 2nd prior, and looks the benchmark. KISUTON ENKI (5) was runner-up at Limerick over 4315m beaten 1.25L and is a key chance dropping in trip. MAGICAL SAL (7) was 3rd at Wexford over 3218m and can figure. Others have limited recent evidence.
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 75kgs
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Second-up after 133 days, with a 2kg rise to 75kg. Last start 10th of 15 at Down Royal over 3468m on 26 Dec, beaten 35.05L on Good at $41. Steps out from barrier 0 with Mr O Mcgill riding for P W Flynn. Needs to lift but can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 134 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 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Conor Smithers | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.05L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mr J Dunne
Weight: 75kgs
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First-up after 363 days. Last start 9th of 15 at Cork over 3273m on 10 May, beaten 28.75L on Good at $11, carrying 69.5kg behind Woodland Adventure. Now with Ian Donoghue and up 5.5kg to 75kg; wears a hood. Needs to improve but can progress with the run.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 10/05/2025 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3273m | GOOD | T Quail | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.75L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Mr N Gault
Weight: 75kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after finishing 10th at Down Royal over 3515m on 17 Mar, beaten 49.25L on good going at $101 with 75kg. Prior run was 11th at Wexford over 3218m on 17 May, beaten 37.75L at $67. Five-year-old gelding for S Millar; wears a tongue tie. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 3515m | GOOD | Neil Gault | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.25L | $101.00 |
| 11/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Neil Gault | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.75L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Miss M O'Sullivan
Weight: 75kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after a solid 3rd at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 4 Apr, beaten 6.75L on soft at $17. Prior run 2nd at Catterick over 3160m on 4 Mar, beaten 15L by Riviera Walk on good at $1.73. Consistent this season with 2 placings from 2 runs, and carries 75kg here. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Daniel King | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $1.73 |
| 7/16 | 22/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2025 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Cork | 3218m | GOOD | G Benson | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.88 |
| 5/14 | 03/03/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | J W Hendrick | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.95L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 75kgs
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Comes off a 22-day turnaround after a strong 2nd at Limerick over 4315m on 16 Apr, beaten 1.25L on soft at $26 with 73kg. Steps back in trip by 745m and rises 2kg to 75kg. Earlier run was 11th of 16 at Punchestown over 3693m on soft on 31 Dec at $3.75. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN MARES HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4315m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 31/12/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,001.00 | Punchestown | 3693m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 124.75L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 75kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Profitable out of Dear Dancer, trained by J J Hanlon. Carries 75kg with Mr J M Halford up and races in a Tongue Tie. Profile is lightly exposed here. Can improve.
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 75kgs
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First-up after 194 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Wexford over 3218m on 26 Oct, beaten 41.2L on soft at $41, behind Ballymoreen, carrying 75kg. Prior run 6th of 7 at Cork over 3822m on 12 Oct, beaten 23.6L on good at $41 with 70kg. Cheek pieces go on; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 195 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 | 26/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | F R Buckley | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | GOOD | Eoin Staples | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Doctor Dino for W P Mullins, with Mr P W Mullins up. Carries 72.5kg from barrier 0 and represents a strong Carlow stable. French-bred profile suggests staying potential. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly trained by Cormac Abernethy, with Mr D Mcgill up and 72.5kg. Tongue tie goes on. Irish-bred by Gregorian out of Lady's Locket. Can improve.