Down Royal Race 2 - Dale Farm Dromona Mares Mdn Hurdle
RARE TIMES (9) has run well both starts in handicaps. Continued to improve when runner up at Tramore two weeks ago and seemingly happier at this sort of trip will be hard to beat. JO'S SECRET (4) was met with strong market support last time out at Bellewstown before pulling up. Worth giving another chance especially if the market speaks in her favour. THAT'S IT GIRL (11) is on debut from a stable who maintain flying form. By Sumbal out of a Charnwood Forest mare and she is worth a glance in the betting. CHURCHFIELD ANNIE (2) is yet to score in five starts but has shown more than enough to be of interest here.
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 73kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len Deauville All Weather February 6 over 2500m defeating Cartimandua with 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 7 of 9 starters at Le Croisé-Laroche October 6 over 1800m, 4 len behind Isfand with 54.5kg at $19. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CL3 5U | $48,900.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 59.5kg | 2:40.82 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/16 | 16/01/2026 | 36 | HCP CL2 4U | $89,300.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 2:39.81 | 9-12-8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/16 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | HCP CL2 H 3U | $90,250.00 | Chantilly | 3200m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 55.5kg | 3:24.69 | 8-9-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 32 | CL3 COND 4U | $37,100.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 54.5kg | 2:41.68 | 6-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $5.20 |
| 7/9 | 06/10/2025 | 124 | CL3 4U | $24,460.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1800m | Good Soft | Jerome Claudic | 54.5kg | 1:53.07 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2025 | 41 | CL3 H 4U | $26,410.00 | Argentan | 2900m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 56.5kg | 3:15.90 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $9.20 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2025 | 25 | CL3 COND 4U | $39,724.00 | Longchamp | 2500m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 57.5kg | 2:57.64 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2025 | 106 | CL3 4 | $25,862.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 59.5kg | 2:42.35 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.20 |
| 1/14 | 14/12/2024 | 23 | HCP 3 | $40,450.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:41.88 | 9-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2024 | 20 | HCP CF 3 | $41,320.00 | Chantilly | 3200m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 3:30.34 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2024 | 39 | CL3 COND 3 | $29,750.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Heavy | Tony Piccone | 55kg | 2:53.66 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Jumped at very big odds at debut, finished tenth of 13 runners at Kilbeggan on August 8 over 3822m, 56 len behind Cooladdi carrying 68.5kg at $101. Looks tested this line-up. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 08/08/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 68.5kg | 4:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last outing pulled up at Bellewstown on July 4 over 4123m. Race before finished fourth of 9 starters at Downpatrick on May 8 over 3621m, 7 len behind Coco's Legacy with 72.5kg at $2.80. Deserves another chance and she is among the better hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 04/07/2026 | 57 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Daniel King | 69.5kg | 4:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 34 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Maxine O'sullivan | 72.5kg | 4:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | 31 | MHDLE M 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 316 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:44.71 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.73 |
| 7/16 | 22/04/2025 | 33 | FLAT M 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Derek O'connor | 75kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2025 | 17 | FLAT M 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | Good | Georgie Benson | 71.5kg | 4:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.88 |
| 5/14 | 03/03/2025 | 113 | FLAT M 4U | $20,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J W Hendrick | 71.5kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after eight months raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at Sligo on August 6 over 3721m, 30 len behind Missouri Snow with 71.5kg at $41. Previously second-up finished 15th of 16 starters at Thurles on December 20 over 3218m, 135 len behind Lennon Grove with 71.5kg at $101. Needs improvement to threaten here.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 229 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | N Gault | 71.5kg | 4:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $41.00 |
| 15/16 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | N Gault | 71.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 135.3L | $101.00 |
| 99/11 | 29/11/2025 | 114 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Aileen O'sullivan | 70kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | Aileen O'sullivan | 71.5kg | 4:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, didn't finish the race at Kilbeggan on July 10 over 3218m. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 50 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 | 10/07/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 69.5kg | 3:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Alix Balfe
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Last run finished ninth of 13 runners at Sligo on August 6 over 3621m, 55 len behind Speisialta carrying 70kg at $15. Before that finished ninth of 10 starters at Punchestown on June 7 over 3319m, 21 len behind Al Arrivee with 68.5kg at $34. Prefer in easier.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 06/08/2026 | 60 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Alix Balfe | 70kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Alix Balfe | 68.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | B M Coonan | 71.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 68kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months finished fifth of 7 starters at Downpatrick on August 9 over 3621m, 33 len behind Shoda carrying 68kg at $23. Previously second-up finished fourth of 17 starters at Clonmel on June 5 over 3319m, 8 len behind Dahoma carrying 64kg at $11. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/08/2026 | 65 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Sam Ewing | 68kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/17 | 05/06/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Good | C M Hogan | 64kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Josh Halford | 69kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 68kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 16 runners at Kilbeggan on July 24 over 3822m, 21 len behind O'grady Cracker carrying 71kg at $13. Second run from a spell finished second of 9 starters at Tramore on August 14 over 3319m, a neck behind Small Bucks carrying 68kg at $5.50. Sure to improve again. Well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | J J Slevin | 68kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 24/07/2026 | 77 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | D J Mullins | 71kg | 4:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 08/05/2026 | 176 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 66kg | 4:35.30 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE F 3 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $3.13 |
| 5/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | D J Mullins | 66.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 68kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished seventh of 8 starters at Sligo on August 6 over 3721m, 6 len behind Missouri Snow carrying 70.5kg at $3.30. Previously to post a big 5 len win. Necarne P2p on May 8 over 4828m defeating Readyandwaiting with 60kg in a jumps. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/08/2026 | 90 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | Barry Thomas Stone | 70.5kg | 4:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | D M O'connor | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 68kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Sumbal - Dahoar) making her debut. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.