Down Royal Race 5 - Denny Hurdle
CLAY PIGEONS (5) has been lightly raced in recent times. Made a good start to racing for Willie Mullins when winning twice including last time out at Roscommon four weeks ago. Looks impossible to oppose. ROCKY'S DIAMOND (3) has a set of cheekpieces fitted for the first time after disappointing a fortnight ago finishing third over fences at Tramore. Back hurdling he holds ability to go very close. REVEREND HUBERT (1) is classy on his day and will find this more realistic than the Galway Plate. Major player. LOCH CUAN (2) goes in pursuit of a hat-trick after back to back wins at Cartmel.

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 30 days. Last start finished 13th of 22 starters at Galway in the G3 Galway Plate on July 29 over 4526m, 18 len behind King Alexander carrying 70.5kg at $9. Run to post a big 6 len win. Cork on July 10 over 4828m defeating Mousey Brown with 72.5kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Likely to make amends for the last-start miss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/22 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | G3 OPEN 4U | $484,030.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Philip Enright | 70.5kg | 5:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $31,020.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | Philip Enright | 72.5kg | 5:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 3319m | Good Firm | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 3:30.26 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 |
| 18/24 | 24/05/2026 | 225 | HCP 4U | $52,970.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | David Egan | 63kg | 2:57.91 | - | 18 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/19 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 52kg | 3:47.95 | 14-2-5 | 21 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Good | Harry Davies | 56kg | 3:49.07 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $26,600.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | Good Firm | P Byrnes | 72kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | HDLE 4U | $19,310.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | P Byrnes | 70kg | 6:09.01 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.38 |
| 17/19 | 02/08/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 5:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $29,480.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | P Byrnes | 70kg | 5:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 9/25 | 29/06/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 53kg | 3:31.35 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning posted a big 20 len win. Cartmel June 26 over 4425m defeating God Help Me carrying 74kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign 2 of 7 starters at Downpatrick May 8 over 4425m, 9 len behind Roc Dino with 75.5kg at $6. Definite threat.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:26.06 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:23.92 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 89 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished third in a small field at Tramore on August 14 over 4425m, 5 len behind Anyway carrying 72kg at $1.80. The start before that; favourite; won by 1.3 len Kilbeggan on August 8 over 5029m defeating Rememberwhat with 68.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Impressed last start. Finds a nice assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/08/2026 | 6 | CHSE 5U | $21,730.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 72kg | 5:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | HDLE 4U | $28,350.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 68.5kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 99/22 | 29/07/2026 | 51 | G3 OPEN 4U | $484,030.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 68.5kg | 5:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 12/15 | 08/06/2026 | 137 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | YS | Philip Donovan | 76kg | 6:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 46.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/01/2026 | 25 | G2 OPEN 5U | $85,110.00 | Gowran Park | 4727m | Heavy | D Queally | 73.5kg | 6:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | GY | D Queally | 74.5kg | 5:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 5U | $68,660.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | SH | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 6:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 27/10/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 5U | $41,970.00 | Wexford | 4626m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 67.5kg | 6:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2025 | 130 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Galway | 3621m | GY | M J Kenneally | 72kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 10/11 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 74.5kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 13/03/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $599,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Shane Fitzgerald | 74.5kg | 5:58.85 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after seven months to post a big 3.5 len win. Roscommon on August 4 over 3118m defeating Goeasyonme carrying 75.5kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished second of 7 runners at Fakenham on January 18 over 4023m, 7 len behind King Jon Oliver with 73.5kg at $1.40. Leading contender.
Last Starts 25 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 | 04/08/2026 | 198 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YS | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | P W Mullins | 73.5kg | 5:16.70 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.36 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | 239 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | P W Mullins | 74kg | 3:47.68 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.73 |
| 1/14 | 21/04/2025 | 135 | FLAT 46 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | J L Gleeson | 75kg | 4:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 07/12/2024 | 203 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/05/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | C M Moore | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 13/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Heavy | C M Moore | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ethan O'Sullivan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 20 runners at Galway in the LR MERVUE HANDICAP HURDLE on August 1 over 4526m, 8 len behind Grann's Boy carrying 69.5kg at $67. Start before finished ninth of 12 runners at Killarney on July 14 over 2816m, 17 len behind Eagle Fang with 72kg at $126. Struggling to recapture his best form of late and appears tested in this line up.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 01/08/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $196,820.00 | Galway | 4526m | GY | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | 5:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/07/2026 | 36 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Good | G Devitt | 72kg | 3:13.33 | - | 9 |
| 17.3L | $126.00 |
| 99/15 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | YS | Jake Coen | 66kg | 6:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/11 | 01/06/2026 | 31 | CHSE 5U | $18,960.00 | Listowel | 4727m | Y | G Devitt | 70kg | 6:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | CHSE 5U | $52,970.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | G Devitt | 73kg | 6:38.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Soft | G Devitt | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | 164 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Heavy | G Devitt | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 02/10/2025 | 62 | NCHSE 5U | $33,580.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | GY | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/20 | 01/08/2025 | 53 | STPLE HCP 4U | $138,750.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Sam Ewing | 70.5kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/15 | 09/06/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | Good | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | 6:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/05/2025 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $24,270.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Good | Jake Coen | 74kg | 4:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after 14 months finished fourth of 8 runners at Killarney on August 21 over 3419m, 4.5 len behind Ragmans Corner with 70kg at $6.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 11 runners at Musselburgh on February 2 2025 over 4791m, 18 len behind Pyffo carrying 75.5kg at $7.50. Ready for a big return to jumps racing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 405 | 4U | $28,630.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Hannah Smullen | 70kg | 3:51.75 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 3:01.27 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | 4 | OPEN 4U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4355m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 59kg | 4:48.04 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/16 | 17/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 61kg | 3:01.07 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | 3:27.95 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/17 | 29/04/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J H Williamson | 65kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 17/26 | 12/03/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Jordan Gainford | 68.5kg | 5:11.98 | 18-16-17 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 5U | $55,350.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:50.39 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/01/2025 | 99 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 18/24 | 12/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Keithen Kennedy | 59.5kg | 3:57.42 | 9-15-15-14-14-13-12-14 | 9 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $89,500.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Spencer | 59.5kg | 3:34.56 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |