Down Royal Race 4 - Madri Excepcional Mdn
DARING HEART (2) reappeared from a nine-month absence delivering a solid 0.5L second of fifteen effort at Leopardstown while third-place has subsequently won twice. Should appreciate the drop in trip and may get off the mark with a big performance first-up. KEOGIE (3) placed three times from seven starts. Latest 2.25L fourth at Listowel puts him firmly in the mix. MONMOUTH (5) improved making the frame last time at Limerick. Enters calculations adopting first-time blinkers. ORELLANA (10) managed to keep on nicely for a Fairyhouse 1.5L second of seventeen performance at huge odds seven-days-ago. Feared.
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 15 at Bellewstown on August 25 over 1609m, 29 len behind Camino Lad with 61kg at $81. Last start ran second last of 18 at Cork on September 9 over 1609m, 36 len behind Enigma Code with 61kg at $251. Out of his depth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 09/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 1:43.46 | - | 20 |
| 36.3L | $251.00 |
| 10/15 | 25/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | GY | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 1:39.11 | - | 12 |
| 29.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 15 at Leopardstown on May 15 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Full Moon Tonight with 61kg at $4. When resuming last campaign 5th of 14 at Curragh on August 23 2025 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Thread Of Gold carrying 60.5kg at $12. Should give a great sight.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 15/05/2026 | 265 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:41.51 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Listowel on September 21 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Storm Ready with 61kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m, nose behind Starborn Legend carrying 61kg at $13. A bold showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 21/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:40.70 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 01/09/2026 | 2 | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Siobhan Rutledge | 61kg | 1:27.64 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 30/08/2026 | 106 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 1207m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:12.71 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Navan | 1005m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 0:59.83 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | SELL MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1307m | YS | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:20.87 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 11/15 | 22/04/2026 | 38 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:42.45 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:21.72 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 16 at Limerick on June 19 over 1408m, slow going 7 len behind Motta Alta carrying 61kg at $17. May need this outing.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:35.53 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 13 at Limerick on June 19 over 1408m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Expert Dancer with 58.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Curragh on March 15 over 1207m, in the wet; 9 len behind Breaking Dawn with 60.5kg at $4.50. Strong top three prospect.
Last Starts 100 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 | 19/06/2026 | 81 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Jack Cleary | 58.5kg | 1:36.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 13/15 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Navan | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:49.92 | - | 6 |
| 26.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:21.72 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather December 19 over 1207m, 19 len behind Midnight Dusk with 60.5kg at $251. On debut ran last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather November 12 over 1408m, 17 len behind Alissam carrying 57kg at $101. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 282 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 1:13.24 | - | 15 |
| 19.5L | $251.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 16 | CLM 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 53kg | 1:26.51 | - | 4 |
| 15.8L | $126.00 |
| 14/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 57kg | 1:27.76 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Killarney July 17 over 3419m. On debut 14th of 17 at Fairyhouse June 12 over 2414m, 42 len behind Dreamkeeper with 60kg at $151. May need this outing so others make more appeal.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 67.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $401.00 |
| 0/9 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Good | C M Hogan | 67.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 14/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 60kg | 2:38.76 | - | 9 |
| 42.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 12 at Leopardstown on June 11 over 1408m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cromac Quay carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Nicely placed to break through.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | 1:35.66 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 15th of 17 at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1408m, 24 len behind Divine Legend carrying 56kg at $201. Doubt she will trouble these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 21/09/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Nicola Burns | 56kg | 1:25.64 | - | 6 |
| 24.5L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 17 at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Divine Legend with 58.5kg at $126. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1005m, 2.75 len behind Forza Magico with 58.5kg at $51. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. One of the main hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 21/09/2026 | 17 | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 58.5kg | 1:25.64 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/09/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 58.5kg | 1:00.96 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/17 | 03/08/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 58.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |