Down Royal Race 6 - Bluegrass High Performance Rated Novice Chase
AYIKO (4) finished 4.5L fourth on second start tackling the larger obstacles in a competitive Carlisle handicap last month. Returns to shorter here and capable on best of his hurdle form. I AM LORENZO (1) scored making chase debut at Fairyhouse. Followed up with a fair third in a good novice (both races around 3200m). Climbs in trip and still on an upward curve could be too strong for these. LUCKY LYREEN (2) was keeping good fences company before taking a course handicap two starts back. Lower in grade again here and might contend. SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR (3) provided a more positive start to chasing and can complete the frame. Something for the Multiples: CLOONAINRA (6)

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last outing finished third in a small field at Punchestown on February 15 over 3319m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Pure Steel with 74kg at $6. Race before won by 0.5 len Fairyhouse on January 15 over 3218m slow track defeating Coral River carrying 75.5kg at $12 in a steeplechase. Winning chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | NCHSE 5U | $38,150.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 74kg | 4:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | CHSE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 6:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2025 | 278 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 5:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 8/12 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 73.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/12/2024 | 63 | MHDLE 5U | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2024 | 306 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 4325m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/28 | 26/12/2023 | - | MHDLE 4 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 31 days. Last run finished third of 9 starters at Gowran Park on February 14 over 3922m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Mount Frisco carrying 72kg at $6.50. Before that won by 4 len this track on December 26 over 4123m defeating Birmingham Alabama carrying 75.5kg at $10 in a steeplechase. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,430.00 | Gowran Park | 3922m | Heavy | Carl Millar | 72kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | 24 | CHSE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 02/12/2025 | 217 | CHSE 4U | $20,890.00 | Clonmel | 3520m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:42.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/25 | 29/04/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/04/2025 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Y | Finn Brickley | 73kg | 6:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/20 | 15/02/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | Finn Brickley | 72.5kg | 5:29.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Soft | P T Smithers | 73kg | 5:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/20 | 07/12/2024 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 5029m | Soft | C Stone-Walsh | 64.5kg | 6:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 24/11/2024 | 237 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 68kg | 6:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/04/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | SH | Mark P Walsh | 70.5kg | 6:00.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/02/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP 5U | $36,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 68.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start finished fourth of 7 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 4928m, 4.5 len behind Sound And Fury with 74.5kg at $4.30. Race before came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Haydock Park on December 20 over 4023m, on slow going 2 len behind Lario carrying 72kg at $6.50. Well placed and can find winning form.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | 58 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 6:30.25 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | CHSE 4U | $32,370.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 72kg | 5:15.32 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 0/14 | 06/12/2025 | 228 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Navan | 5129m | SH | J J Slevin | 64kg | 7:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/18 | 22/04/2025 | 91 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 4626m | YS | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/01/2025 | 38 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | 6:40.66 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/14 | 14/12/2024 | 242 | MHDLE 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4626m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:56.04 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/18 | 16/04/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/20 | 17/03/2024 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 4:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2024 | 34 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Daryl Jacob | 72.5kg | 4:05.73 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2024 | 45 | G2 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | S Connor | 75kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2023 | 191 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | 4:06.72 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 51 days. Last start finished seventh of 11 runners at Naas on January 25 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Rusheen with 73.5kg at $10. Run before finished sixth of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 4325m, 42 len behind Jimmy Du Seuil with 75.5kg at $51. Go close. Has ability and can do much better this time.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/01/2026 | 57 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $30,260.00 | Naas | 4023m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 73.5kg | 5:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | YS | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/16 | 09/11/2025 | 190 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/16 | 03/05/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Mark Walsh | 66.5kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/24 | 14/03/2025 | 55 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Brouder | 69kg | 4:59.42 | 8-10-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/19 | 18/01/2025 | 294 | HDLE HCP 4U | $77,630.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 69kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/13 | 30/03/2024 | 20 | LR NHDLE HCP 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 6:42.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $40,230.00 | Naas | 3822m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | 5:03.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 24/01/2024 | 45 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/24 | 10/12/2023 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 11/11/2023 | 245 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:17.60 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Kidd
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last at Ayr on January 2 over 4123m, on slow going 48 len behind Milcree with 71kg at $10. Second-up finished eighth of 12 starters at Naas on February 7 over 3118m, 51 len behind Hesgonethatway with 74.5kg at $15. Gets a chance to win. Hard to fault on her best jumps form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,510.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | D A Kidd | 74.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 5:33.39 | 2-7-9 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | 30 | CHSE 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Alex Harvey | 71kg | 3:54.65 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2025 | 147 | NCHSE M 4U | $29,480.00 | Listowel | 3922m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 66.5kg | 4:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/25 | 30/04/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Alex Harvey | 75kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/04/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 4:26.80 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $52,030.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 67kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Good Soft | Ben Harvey | 70kg | 3:45.27 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 68.5kg | 3:57.48 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/19 | 26/12/2024 | 62 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D A Kidd | 68kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2024 | 35 | HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Alex Harvey | 69kg | 4:46.55 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start finished fifth of 10 runners at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, on slow going 68 len behind Salvator Mundi with 75.5kg at $151. Run before finished sixth of 11 runners at Ballindenisk P2p on January 10 over 4828m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind King Alex carrying 60kg. Might struggle without further improvement.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 68.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E J Daly | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/15 | 30/11/2025 | 154 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | E J Daly | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/9 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,250.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good Soft | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:41.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/06/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | John Shinnick | 74kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/05/2025 | 163 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 68.5kg | 4:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/12 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 71.5kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2024 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Galway | 4425m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 66kg | 5:33.01 | - | 0 |
| 83.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2024 | 35 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 4:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/20 | 31/07/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | J P Shinnick | 69kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/16 | 17/06/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | GY | J P Shinnick | 72kg | 6:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Mark Mcdonagh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished fourth of 9 runners at Thurles on March 5 over 3621m, slow track; 32 len behind Karamoja carrying 73kg at $29. Previously second-up finished second of 8 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on June 6 over 3319m, 2.75 len behind Solent Gateway with 68.5kg at $2.30. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 141 | CHSE M 5U | $22,400.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | 5:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:49.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 5:02.71 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | 62 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:47.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 99/4 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | OPEN HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,070.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 4:56.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.44 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 31 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | 4:04.49 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2025 | 82 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Good | M M Mcdonagh | 66.5kg | 5:30.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2025 | 54 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | M M Mcdonagh | 71.5kg | 4:19.20 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 72kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |