Down Royal Race 4 - Irwin's Bakery Maiden Hurdle
COUTACH (1) arrives in fine form after an impressive flat win at Perth. One to side with again. SHARING IS CARING (5) improved sharply when runner-up at Ballinrobe. Could be in the mix. HOBART (3) is progressing with hurdles after a good third at Sligo and holds claims. IMPERIAL MISS (7) struggled in recent outings. Capable of bouncing back with improvement.

Jockey: J W Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished ninth of 19 starters at Galway on July 28 over 3319m, 21 len behind Gomez Addams with 74.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell won by 2 len Perth on August 16 over 3218m defeating Saxon Cross carrying 67kg at $4. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 16/08/2025 | 19 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Josh Williamson | 67kg | 3:48.10 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
9/19 | 28/07/2025 | 90 | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $3.75 |
5/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished tenth of 18 starters at this track on May 5 over 3520m, 29 len behind Black Soul carrying 69kg at $7. When resuming last campaign finished sixth of 12 starters at Auteuil on September 14 over 3600m, on slow going 13 len behind Musique Maestro with 67kg at $4.90. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/18 | 05/05/2025 | 209 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 69kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $7.00 |
6/14 | 08/10/2024 | 24 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $88,850.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | James Reveley | 66.5kg | 4:29.98 | - | 0 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
6/12 | 14/09/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $100,980.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 67kg | 4:13.09 | - | 0 |
| 13.2L | $4.90 |

Jockey: D J Gilligan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comments
Last outing finished third of 7 runners at Sligo on August 7 over 4224m, 12 len behind Lord Ffrench carrying 70kg at $3.30. The run before raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 7 runners at Limerick on June 21 over 2514m, 25 len behind Denim And Diamonds with 65.5kg at $29. Recent form suggests a big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 07/08/2025 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.25 |
5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | James J G Ryan | 65.5kg | 2:47.63 | - | 7 |
| 25.8L | $29.00 |
9/15 | 27/05/2025 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,570.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | P T Smithers | 67kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
17/18 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 66.5kg | 1:48.55 | - | 15 |
| 30.3L | $201.00 |
99/16 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Brouder | 71.5kg | 4:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
7/13 | 05/02/2025 | 25 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Gavin Brouder | 71.5kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 11/01/2025 | 240 | HDLE 4 | $29,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Gavin Peter Brouder | 68.5kg | 4:01.01 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 16/05/2024 | 19 | SELL MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 2212m | SH | Seamie Heffernan | 60kg | 2:38.06 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
8/12 | 27/04/2024 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Billy Lee | 61kg | 2:12.62 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P Byrnes
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 6 of 15 runners at Listowel June 2 over 3218m, 20 len behind Day Trader carrying 73kg at $13. Previously first up; 15 of 19 starters at Navan April 26 over 2011m, slow track; 29 len behind Abbey Actress carrying 65.5kg at $101. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 02/06/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | M M McDonagh | 73kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
15/19 | 26/04/2025 | 317 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 65.5kg | 2:12.24 | - | 17 |
| 29.5L | $101.00 |
10/10 | 13/06/2024 | 41 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 62kg | 2:31.09 | 3-9-10 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $21.00 |
4/5 | 03/05/2024 | 32 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 2:49.99 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
3/7 | 01/04/2024 | 26 | NOV 3U | $20,690.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 51.5kg | 2:38.38 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
3/12 | 06/03/2024 | 23 | WFA MDN 34 | $12,920.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 54.5kg | 2:33.24 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
5/5 | 12/02/2024 | - | NOV 3 | $20,690.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:01.24 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: A Harvey
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, finished fourth of 9 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on July 1 over 3319m, 6 len behind T Or Coffey with 66.5kg at $13. Second-up finished second of 9 starters at Ballinrobe on August 11 over 4626m, 13 len behind Ocean Of Mercy carrying 72.5kg at $15. Latest run good for this and can go one better.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/08/2025 | 41 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $38,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 4626m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | 5:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 01/07/2025 | - | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,460.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Paddy Hanlon | 66.5kg | 3:52.87 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: P T Smithers
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 11th of 12 starters at Downpatrick on July 14 over 3621m, 71 len behind Diamond Tipp with 68kg at $301. Last start finished seventh of 8 starters at Downpatrick on August 10 over 3621m, 43 len behind Atomic Queen carrying 65kg at $301. Form below par and looks safely held.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 27 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Ivan Ryan | 65kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $301.00 |
11/12 | 14/07/2025 | 65 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Ivan Ryan | 68kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 71.0L | $301.00 |
14/15 | 10/05/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | A T Feeney | 69kg | 3:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 91.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 66kgs
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Comments
Resumes off a 57 day letup. Last run finished 11th of 15 runners at Tipperary on July 3 over 4123m, 31 len behind Strong Link with 66kg at $101. Before that finished fifth of 11 starters at Downpatrick on June 15 over 4425m, 9 len behind Cinammon Roll carrying 66kg at $67. In the mix.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/15 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4123m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 66kg | 5:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $101.00 |
5/11 | 15/06/2025 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | YS | Gavin Brouder | 66kg | 5:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
99/21 | 07/06/2025 | 141 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 68.5kg | 4:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
4/10 | 17/01/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 55.5kg | 2:33.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
5/14 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | FLAT HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 56.5kg | 2:33.55 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
3/12 | 22/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Niall George McCullagh | 55.5kg | 2:36.41 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
6/13 | 30/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Niall George McCullagh | 54kg | 2:35.88 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
9/16 | 14/10/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | R P Whelan | 56kg | 2:47.30 | - | 9 |
| 25.5L | $6.00 |
4/12 | 20/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 56.5kg | 2:15.51 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
5/15 | 02/09/2024 | 51 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 2:49.53 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
14/20 | 13/07/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good Firm | Niall George McCullagh | 57.5kg | 2:07.39 | - | 13 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. First race start finished fifth of 15 starters at Cork on May 10 over 3319m, 22 len behind Woodland Adventure with 72kg at $4.50. Returned from break finished 11th of 19 starters at Galway on July 28 over 3319m, 24 len behind Gomez Addams with 71kg at $41. Needs to find a bit more to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/19 | 28/07/2025 | 79 | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | D G Lavery | 71kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $41.00 |
5/15 | 10/05/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | J L Gleeson | 72kg | 3:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $4.50 |