Down Royal Race 1 - Lisburn And Castlereagh City Council 3-Y-O Hurdle
CITE FLORALE (6) may follow up her successful hurdle debut at Killarney in July and holds clear appeal while connections won this last year with a subsequent G1 winner . KENOUGH (4) shaped well in a pair of flat maidens prior to taking a 5L third first up jumping at Punchestown (3200m) recently. Obvious danger representing the Joseph O'Brien team. CONTADOR (2) trailed home when seventh in that same contest making a modest start to his hurdling career. Expect he will do better at some stage. Not ruled out each way. ADMIRAL WILL BROWN (1) finished 3.5L fourth trying 2000m at the Curragh providing latest flat start in August. Could well take to this.

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 69kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with ran on strong from last on the turn; finished fourth of 12 starters at Curragh on August 16 over 2011m, 3.5 len behind Liberation Date carrying 58kg at $8.50 and before that finished ninth of 15 starters at Galway on July 27 over 2514m, 8 len behind Madbadanddangerous carrying 57kg at $21. May prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/08/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $37,580.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 2:04.34 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/15 | 27/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $35,850.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 57kg | 2:53.95 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 54 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 2:07.06 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/05/2026 | 232 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | GY | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 2:42.94 | - | 8 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/09/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:30.80 | - | 10 |
| 22.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $29,130.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | GY | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:46.36 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after four months finished seventh of 9 runners at Punchestown on October 13 over 3218m, 38 len behind Sea Of Dubka with 69kg at $15. Previously second-up finished second of 7 runners at Lyon-Parilly on June 21 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Set Apart carrying 58.5kg at $1.70. Definite chance. That run came after a transfer to the Gordon Elliott yard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/10/2026 | 114 | HDLE 3 | $24,130.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $31,170.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | 2:35.76 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $40,490.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Good Soft | Marie Velon | 57kg | 2:12.99 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 9 runners at this track on August 28 over 3520m, 28 len behind Nicky Larson with 69kg at $101. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 8 starters at Bellewstown on September 30 over 1609m, 11 len behind Borora Aura carrying 54.5kg at $101. Best efforts measure up and can feature in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 33 | CLM MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | SH | Patrick Mcgettigan | 54.5kg | 1:45.78 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 102 | HDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | J J Slevin | 69kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $101.00 |
| 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: J J Slevin
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 18 runners at Curragh on September 26 over 2011m, 6 len behind Come What May with 61kg at $6. Second-up finished third of 9 runners at Punchestown on October 13 over 3218m, 5 len behind Sea Of Dubka carrying 69kg at $4.30. Continues to make headway. Capable of testing this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/10/2026 | 17 | HDLE 3 | $24,130.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | J J Slevin | 69kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/18 | 26/09/2026 | 195 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:07.72 | - | 18 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished 11th of 24 starters at Curragh on October 20 over 2011m, 8 len behind Kodi Brown carrying 57kg at $26. Ready for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24 | 20/10/2026 | 132 | HCP 3U | $32,020.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Y | Adam Browne-Souza | 57kg | 2:11.99 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 15/16 | 10/06/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 2414m | GY | Sam Coen | 61kg | 2:43.19 | - | 10 |
| 49.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 2:39.38 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Cork | 2414m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | 2:43.60 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/03/2026 | 193 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 2:22.65 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/16 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,130.00 | Naas | 1609m | YS | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:47.88 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 1:27.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
| 14/19 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:12.71 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
| 14/15 | 01/08/2025 | 31 | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:31.23 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 01/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:34.89 | - | 18 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning won by a neck Killarney July 17 over 3419m defeating Minella Buoy with 66.5kg at $1.80. Previously first up; 3 of 9 starters at Naas April 27 over 2112m, 3 len behind Glyfada with 58.5kg at $81. Well-placed here and could prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 66.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:34.95 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | 157 | MDN F 3 | $29,300.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:14.07 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 58kg | 1:40.93 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Shane Markey
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
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She is resuming after a two months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at this track August 28 over 3520m. First ever race start 8 of 14 runners at Leopardstown April 15 over 1609m, 12 len behind Mixed Feelings carrying 58.5kg at $10. Can redeem herself and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 28/08/2026 | 59 | HDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 66kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 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: Harry Sexton
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months. Finished off last preparation 5 of 9 starters at this track August 28 over 3520m, 24 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 66kg at $41. First up last campaign 15 of 20 runners at Leopardstown April 12 over 1609m, 10 len behind Launch Time with 55kg at $41. This looks a tough line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | 55 | HDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Patrick O'hanlon | 66kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 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 |