Down Royal Race 1 - Coca-Cola Hbc Ireland And Northern Ireland 3-Y-O Hurdle
NICKY LARSON (1) caught the eye on debut over hurdles and stepped forward to win at Ballinrobe two and a half weeks ago. Looks the type who could shoulder the penalty and will be hard to beat. NO BOTHER AOIFE (7) has his second start over timber and is slowly getting the hang of things. Ran with credit at Ballinrobe and worth giving another chance as it is still early days. NOD OF APPROVAL (4) wears a first time tongue tie and looks more of a long term prospect after finishing seventh on hurdling debut. Best watched. FAY OG (3) is on stable debut after looking limited on the flat. More of a horse for the future than the now.
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Last outing won by 5.5 len Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m defeating Minella Buoy with 70kg at $5 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished third of 9 runners at Limerick on July 2 over 3319m, 3 len behind Minella Rockett with 70kg at $3.80. Promising galloper. Hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 10/08/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/13 | 04/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SH | Julian Pietropaolo | 58kg | 1:48.39 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Chris Hayes | 54.5kg | 1:51.26 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | R P Whelan | 61kg | 1:44.55 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | 203 | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | R P Whelan | 60kg | 1:35.65 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 69kgs
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Comments
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, finished 12th of 13 runners at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m, 108 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 70kg at $151. Second-up didn't finish the race at Killarney on August 20 over 3419m. This looks a bridge too far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | J Younge | 66.5kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 12/13 | 10/08/2026 | - | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Gary Noonan | 70kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 108.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69kgs
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He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 8 of 10 starters at Roscommon May 18 over 1508m, 18 len behind Mo Anam Chara with 56.5kg at $41. First ever start ran ran last at Navan March 30 over 1609m, in the wet; 30 len behind Shaftesbury Avenue carrying 59.5kg at $126. May be suited by the longer distance but wait until he shows something.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | CLM MDN 3 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | GY | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:34.38 | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 18/18 | 25/04/2026 | 26 | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Killian Leonard | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 7 |
| 32.3L | $251.00 |
| 15/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Navan | 1609m | Heavy | Robbie Colgan | 59.5kg | 1:49.92 | - | 13 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 69kgs
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Last start finished seventh of 13 starters at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m, 26 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 70kg at $5.50. Race before finished seventh of 15 runners at Galway on July 27 over 2514m, 5.5 len behind Madbadanddangerous with 55kg at $11. Has the ability to be in the finish. Will be tough to stop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Simon Torrens | 70kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/15 | 27/07/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $35,850.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 55kg | 2:53.95 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | Keithen Kennedy | 54.5kg | 2:33.14 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 11/14 | 10/06/2026 | 47 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Y | Shane Foley | 56kg | 4:08.92 | - | 10 |
| 13.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Cork | 2414m | GY | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:43.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | HCP 3 | $26,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | SH | Shane Foley | 59kg | 1:49.35 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2025 | 60 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | 1:45.64 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | 1:33.01 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 11/15 | 01/08/2025 | 58 | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Scott Mccullagh | 60kg | 1:31.23 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:26.18 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 69kgs
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First race starter by Fifty Stars out of Point The Toes. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Tough to assess real chances. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 66kgs
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Comes off a 59 day let-up. Last start finished sixth of 12 starters at Roscommon on June 30 over 1508m, 8 len behind Elusive Echo with 56kg at $23. Start before finished sixth of 12 starters at Gowran Park on June 12 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Gilts with 59.5kg at $8. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/06/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $31,020.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | 1:33.28 | - | 12 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 59.5kg | 1:31.16 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Shane Foley | 62.5kg | 2:06.73 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | 1:36.79 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 15/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:48.04 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 66kgs
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Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished third of 13 runners at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m, 7 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 66.5kg at $7.50. The run before finished fourth of 12 starters at Killarney on July 17 over 3419m, 3 len behind Cite Florale with 66.5kg at $13. Sure to improve again. Further improvement expected and is a leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 10/08/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 66.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 66.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 2313m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 2:27.00 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/16 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 55.5kg | 2:40.53 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/15 | 05/06/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Robert Whearty | 56kg | 2:10.04 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/05/2026 | 102 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | H J Horgan | 60kg | 1:42.87 | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/13 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 56kg | 1:27.19 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:40.74 | - | 10 |
| 11.5L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 54.5kg | 1:25.87 | - | 12 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 66kgs
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Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 13 starters at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m, 13 len behind Nicky Larson with 63.5kg at $67. Start before finished 11th of 16 runners at Gowran Park on July 25 over 1408m, 8 len behind Dynamic Force with 61kg at $4.50. Will be hard to beat with that last run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 10/08/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | C Lamon | 63.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/16 | 25/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:26.62 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 12/14 | 13/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 2313m | Good | Harry Sexton | 60.5kg | 2:27.00 | - | 1 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/14 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Y | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 2:11.78 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:28.28 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 2112m | YS | Robbie Colgan | 60kg | 2:37.54 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/15 | 22/04/2026 | 171 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Killian Leonard | 58.5kg | 1:42.45 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $301.00 |
| 14/20 | 02/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 1:45.97 | - | 8 |
| 36.5L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | Heavy | Killian Leonard | 55kg | 1:56.86 | - | 9 |
| 33.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: P J O'Hanlon
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last outing finished 13th of 16 runners at Naas on July 4 over 2212m, 22 len behind Rodeo Blues carrying 59.5kg at $19. Before that finished sixth of 12 starters at this track on June 20 over 2112m, on slow going 17 len behind Albatala carrying 55kg at $4.50. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Naas | 2212m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:20.16 | - | 10 |
| 22.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 55kg | 2:21.39 | - | 7 |
| 17.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 54.5kg | 2:10.04 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | 2:09.44 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 15/20 | 12/04/2026 | 72 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | W M Lordan | 55kg | 1:45.73 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 30/01/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:26.06 | - | 11 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 56kg | 1:26.33 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $301.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/12/2025 | 54 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:39.11 | - | 13 |
| 21.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,530.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:14.03 | - | 4 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |