Downpatrick Race 5 - Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase
WEST OF IDAHO (7) sets the standard after a 2nd here over 4764m on 29 Mar, beaten 6L in a maiden hunters chase. CEBU CITY (1) was 4th in the same race, 36L off the winner, and can be in the mix with that course-and-distance run. SLEDGEHAMMER (4) was pulled up here on soft last time he tried this trip but did finish 5th at Down Royal over 4101m prior; a place hope if holding that form. Others have limited or no recent race evidence.
Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off a 54-day break after finishing 4th at Downpatrick over 4764m on 29 Mar, beaten 36L on soft with 69.5kg at $12 behind Cause For Comment. Prior start was pulled up at Cork over 4919m on 21 Apr 2025 on soft at $41 with 75.5kg. Now carries 76.5kg and has cheekpieces on for the first time. Can improve with added headgear but needs to bridge the margin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | D Mcgill | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36L | $12.00 |
| 99/15 | 21/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | SOFT | Ella Herbison | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by G P Cromwell, ridden by Mr D G Lavery. Carries 76.5kg. Irish-bred by Shantaram out of Code Pearl. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Third-up after 54 days away and rises to 76.5kg for C A McBratney with Mr O McGill up. Last start pulled up at Downpatrick over 4764m on 29 Mar on soft at $41. Prior runs included 4th of 9 at Downpatrick over 4389m on 9 May, beaten 23L at $9, and 7th of 15 at Punchestown over 4732m on 8 Jun, beaten 26L at $34. Needs to lift but has place claims if repeating that Downpatrick fourth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | L P Shanahan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 08/06/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4732m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $9.00 |
| 7/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/04/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 4160m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 4517m | HEAVY | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.85L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.6L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,500.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 123.5L | $301.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Jodie Townend | 76kg | - | - | 10 |
| 33.8L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Mr T A Halford
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Third-up after 32 days, comes off 6th of 13 at Tramore over 4370m on 20 Apr, beaten 31L on good going with 66kg at $51. Prior run was pulled up/failed to finish at Downpatrick over 4764m on soft at $81. Opened this prep with 5th of 7 at Down Royal over 4101m on 17 Mar, beaten 37L at $7. Needs to lift but can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 20/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 4370m | GOOD | T A Halford | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $51.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | T A Halford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | T A Halford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mr B Aherne
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Tramore over 4370m on 20 Apr, finishing 11th of 13, beaten 69.8L on good going at $23 with 66kg. Carries 76.5kg here and wears a first-time tongue tie. Seven-year-old gelding trained by Garry Aherne with Mr B Aherne riding from barrier 0. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving sharply.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 20/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 4370m | GOOD | B Aherne | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Seven-year-old gelding for Gerald Quinn with Mr N Mcparlan up. Carries 76.5kg and adds cheek pieces for the first time. Irish-bred by Diamond Boy out of Claires Away. Can improve with the gear change.
Jockey: Mr B O'Neill
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off a 54-day break after a debut 2nd at Downpatrick over 4764m on 29 Mar, beaten 6L on soft at $6.50. Carries 76.5kg here after 69.5kg last time, with Mr B O'Neill riding for D M Christie. Six-year-old gelding with 1:0-1 record and proven at the track and trip. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | J M Halford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $6.50 |