Downpatrick Race 4 - Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Beginners Chase
WHISPERING WILLOW (14) brings winning form after a 1st at Punchestown over 3218m, scoring by 5.5L on good ground nine days ago, and looks the one to beat stepping to fences. KING GRIS (7) is a dual last-season hurdle winner and was 5th here over 4389m two weeks back, shaping as the main danger. COOLBOY CHRISTY (2) was 4th at Cork over 3867m 12 days ago and has a Downpatrick 5th this spring, so rates a chance. DRIVEONWILL (4) has three recent 4ths in handicaps up to 4325m and can feature if bouncing back from his latest non-completion.

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 223 days with a Tongue Tie on. Last start pulled up/tailed off at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 11 Oct, 67.5kg at $67 behind Paul’s Dream. Prior run 7th of 7 at Gowran Park over 4059m on 3 Oct, beaten 111.75L on soft with 69.5kg at $23. Needs to show more but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | SOFT | Shane Fitzgerald | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 111.75L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/09/2025 | - | Q.R. | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3350m | SOFT | M J Kenneally | 67.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 26.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 28/08/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Navan | 2816m | SOFT | J Kearney | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.45L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/10/2023 | - | 80-116 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 56.95L | $16.00 |
| 8/14 | 29/09/2023 | - | 47-65 | $0.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | STANDARD | J Kearney | 61kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/15 | 30/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Bellewstown | 4106m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 69kg | - | - | 8 |
| 53.5L | $29.00 | |
| 8/21 | 13/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.15L | $6.00 | |
| 1/15 | 25/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 3424m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 | |
| 4/14 | 13/07/2023 | - | c & G | $0.00 | Downpatrick | 3571m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $8.00 |
| 9/14 | 15/06/2023 | - | 47-70 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/15 | 30/05/2023 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 3255m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.75L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/05/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Cork | 2048m | SOFT | Mark Enright | 66.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20.8L | $201.00 |
| 11/14 | 21/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 2039m | GOOD | J Kearney | 66.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 15.85L | $201.00 | |
| 10/12 | 06/04/2023 | - | Flat | $11,501.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | HEAVY | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 56.25L | $11.00 |
| 99/18 | 24/09/2022 | - | Hurdle | $13,499.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/09/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,500.00 | Ballinrobe | 3219m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3277m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 | |
| 7/14 | 02/05/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3310m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including 4th at Leopardstown over 3686m on 2 Mar, beaten 4.5L with 71kg at $13. Last start 4th of 15 at Cork over 3867m on 10 May, beaten 13.05L on good going with 71kg at $15 behind Humble Brag. Up 4.5kg to 75.5kg and draws barrier 0 for Tiernan Power Roche; track record shows a 2:1:0:0 including a second. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3867m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/18 | 02/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3686m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Dylan Robinson | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 79.8L | $101.00 |
| 13/20 | 15/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3822m | SOFT | Dylan Robinson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 22/07/2025 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3501m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $34.00 |
| 13/16 | 07/07/2025 | - | Div 1 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3204m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.25L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | GOOD | P Elvin | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.75L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | P Elvin | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 11th of 16 at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 43.5L with 72kg at $51 on soft. Prior efforts included 13th of 15 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 3 Feb, beaten 70.5L at $51, and 6th at Punchestown over 3888m on 12 Jan, beaten 30L at $17. Carries 75.5kg here with tongue tie and cheek pieces, and Conor Stone-Walsh rides for Ian Donoghue. Needs to lift but can improve with the shorter trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3447m | SOFT | P J Ohanlon | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 03/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | James Smith | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 70.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3888m | SOFT | James Smith | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | James Smith | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Forgive the latest Downpatrick run over 3913m on 8 May where he failed to finish after starting $4. Prior form was sound with three consecutive 4ths, including Punchestown over 4044m on 18 Feb beaten 8.5L at $6.50 and Thurles over 4325m on 5 Mar beaten 31.25L at $6. Steps out here with Donagh Meyler up and a 5kg weight rise to 75.5kg, with a Tongue Tie on. Can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 4/15 | 05/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Thurles | 4325m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.25L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 4044m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/18 | 13/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $6.50 |
| 8/19 | 07/06/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 4791m | GOOD | T P Harney | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.7L | $4.00 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Cork | 4901m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/15 | 01/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $4.50 |
| 4/17 | 27/01/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3873m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $21.00 |
| 13/21 | 05/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 89.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/16 | 07/12/2024 | - | Div 2 | $12,499.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Navan | 4069m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 106 days, with Tongue Tie on. Last start 5th of 16 at Thurles over 3621m on 5 Feb, beaten 16L on soft with 72kg at $21 behind Quornofamonday. Prior run 7th of 11 at Fairyhouse over 3268m on 15 Jan, beaten 87.75L on soft with 75.5kg at $34. Can improve fresh for R O'Sullivan with Danny Gilligan staying on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3268m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 87.75L | $34.00 |
| 12/23 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.95L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 4023m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Punchestown | 4064m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 8/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE FINAL | $25,000.00 | Killarney | 4101m | SOFT | S Ocallaghan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.35L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Tipperary | 4105m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.7L | $11.00 |
| 99/25 | 30/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | T P Harney | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/17 | 05/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $13,499.00 | Naas | 3803m | HEAVY | C Stone Walsh | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 1/23 | 28/12/2024 | - | 80-116 | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GOOD | T P Harney | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 03/12/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Clonmel | 3301m | SOFT | T P Harney | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.80 |
| 4/23 | 17/11/2024 | - | 80-102 | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | T P Harney | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $29.00 |
| 10/19 | 06/05/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3383m | GOOD | S Cleary Farrell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/04/2024 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 3551m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/12/2023 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | S Cleary Farrell | 69.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 25.75L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 178 days and back in trip. Won at Gowran Park over 4069m on 4 Oct by 1.75L on soft at $17, beating Aclass. Since then pulled up/tailed off in two chase runs at Gowran Park and Tramore on soft/heavy at single-figure odds. Hood and tongue tie on; can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 178 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 | 25/11/2025 | - | 4UP BEGINNERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 4315m | SOFT | R Deegan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | R Deegan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 4069m | SOFT | R Deegan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $17.00 |
| 99/17 | 23/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 15/18 | 02/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | A P Kelly | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.05L | $34.00 |
| 19/21 | 12/01/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Punchestown | 3399m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 98.6L | $31.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/11/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4373m | SOFT | A P Kelly | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after finishing 5th at Downpatrick over 4389m on 8 May, beaten 13.1L on good going at $13 with 73kg. Prior run 5th at Down Royal over 4425m on 12 Apr, beaten 18.8L at $4.50 with 68kg. Won two in a row on heavy last December at Ayr (3922m) and Hexham (4048m), and now carries 75.5kg with blinkers on. Can feature with improvement back in trip by 476m.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 4425m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 10/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,968.00 | Hexham | 4048m | HEAVY | Charlie Maggs | 64.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.36 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | - | Div 2 | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3922m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $1.36 |
| 9/10 | 28/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 7-8-8-8-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.15L | $251.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 62.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 89.55L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day break after finishing 8th of 16 at Kilbeggan over 3867m on 24 Apr, beaten 60L on good going with 75.5kg at $5. Won two back at Punchestown over 4023m on 14 Oct at $11, scoring by 4.75L. Fifth at Thurles prior on soft over 4023m, beaten 5.25L. Can feature with a return to that Punchestown form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3867m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/20 | 14/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | 4Y HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Ballinrobe | 3270m | GOOD | Ben Kennedy | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.25L | $101.00 |
| 10/17 | 05/05/2025 | - | Div 2 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3492m | GOOD | Ben Kennedy | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $201.00 |
| 16/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3355m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 168.05L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 204 days and resumes with a Tongue Tie on. Best recent run was 3rd at Downpatrick over 3570m on 14 Jul, beaten 8L at $8.50. Last start 6th of 11 at Thurles over 3681m on 30 Oct, beaten 9.75L at $15 with 72.5kg. Can feature with improvement fresh.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3681m | GOOD | Eoin Staples | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | E Staples | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/07/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $8.50 |
| 5/14 | 17/05/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $7.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/03/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | B Oneill | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/23 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 101 days and resumes with the hood on. Last start 6th of 14 at Limerick over 4224m on 10 Feb, beaten 58L on heavy with 72.5kg at $9. Prior run 5th of 7 at Cork over 4023m on 3 Jan, beaten 23.5L on soft with 64.5kg at $5.50. Earlier Galway winner over 4828m in Oct; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4224m | HEAVY | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/11/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4919m | HEAVY | Eoghan Finegan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $10,502.00 | Galway | 4828m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $15,499.00 | Galway | 4480m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $4.50 |
| 15/16 | 05/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Roscommon | 4828m | GOOD | E Finegan | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.55L | $26.00 |
| 8/16 | 06/06/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 4007m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.1L | $29.00 |
| 8/15 | 25/04/2025 | - | 4UP M HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | SOFT | O R Brown | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/18 | 28/12/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Limerick | 4224m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 99/15 | 26/11/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,001.00 | Tramore | 4224m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Limerick | 4425m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2024 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 3566m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2024 | - | Hurdle | $15,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GOOD | Jake Coen | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 11/04/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Limerick | 3822m | HEAVY | James Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.9L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3264m | HEAVY | Shane Fenelon | 66kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 | |
| 3/18 | 10/03/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Limerick | 4480m | HEAVY | James Osullivan | 75kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/15 | 11/02/2024 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Navan | 4425m | HEAVY | James Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 9 |
| 25.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/18 | 28/12/2023 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Limerick | 4225m | HEAVY | James Osullivan | 71.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5L | $21.00 |
| 7/15 | 30/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3311m | SOFT | James Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 15 |
| 42.95L | $91.00 | |
| 8/16 | 18/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | James Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 15 |
| 35.3L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 296 days. Last start 7th of 16 at Galway over 4425m on 30 Jul, beaten 33.75L on soft with 71.5kg at $101 behind Hipop De Loire. Prior run 10th of 24 at Fairyhouse over 3986m on 22 Apr, beaten 20.55L on soft with 72.5kg at $201. Can improve with the run.
Last Starts 296 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 30/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 4425m | SOFT | A P Kelly | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.75L | $101.00 |
| 10/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.55L | $201.00 |
| 11/15 | 09/05/2024 | - | Div 1 | $10,501.00 | Tipperary | 3323m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 39.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P J O'Hanlon
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 160 days. Last start finished 17th of 20 at Fairyhouse over 4073m on 13 Dec, beaten 64.85L on soft with 68kg at $8. Prior runs included 6th at Bellewstown over 4123m and 8th at Kilbeggan over 3803m. Up 4.5kg and back slightly in trip; needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/20 | 13/12/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4073m | SOFT | Liam Mckenna | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.85L | $8.00 |
| 99/20 | 14/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Patrick M Obrien | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 6/15 | 27/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.25L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 25/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $9.00 |
| 11/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3867m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.95L | $17.00 |
| 10/14 | 24/04/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3666m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 20/10/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,500.00 | Limerick | 3906m | GOOD | C P Millar | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $16.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/10/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $41.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/08/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | GOOD | C P Millar | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $251.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, finishing 5th at Down Royal over 4101m on 17 Mar, beaten 7.8L with 76.5kg at $21. Last start 5th of 14 at Downpatrick over 4393m on 29 Mar, beaten 12L on soft with 71.5kg at $11 behind Cozone. Carries 72.5kg here for Gary Mcgill with Mr O Mcgill up and has a prior 4th over a longer trip. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 29/03/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | SOFT | O Mcgill | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/03/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | O Mcgill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Naas | 3803m | SOFT | Philip Donovan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 9/18 | 13/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,427.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Daire Davis | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Daire Davis | 68kg | - | 4-6-5-8-8-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16L | $6.50 |
| 99/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | James Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 74.5kg | - | 8-7-7-8-8-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 14.05L | $4.75 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | GOOD | James Bowen | 76kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $3.90 |
| 8/14 | 26/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 13-10-11-10-8-10-9-8 | 0 |
| 23.05L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 01/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | - | 12 |
| 21.05L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | James Bowen | 70.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/16 | 26/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4275m | SOFT | James Bowen | 69kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 19/05/2023 | - | Amateurs | $0.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 9-day turnaround after winning at Punchestown over 3218m on 13 May by 5.5L on good ground at $9.50 with 70kg. Now carries 72.5kg for G P Cromwell with Keith Donoghue up. Prior runs last year were well beaten in maiden/handicap hurdles, including 6th at Fairyhouse over 4023m at $41. Recent win suggests improvement; can feature with a repeat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 13/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GOOD | Conor Stone Walsh | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/17 | 27/09/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/17 | 08/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | J C Barry | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.25L | $21.00 |
| 8/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | 4UP M FLAT | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD | O T Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.55L | $41.00 |