Down Royal Race 2 - Lough Construction Mdn Hurdle
SKERRY HILL (9) looks a hopeful prospect remaining unbeaten after three starts. Won a pair of national hunt flat events for this yard latterly at Ayr (3200m) in April and is set to make an impact first up hurdling. YOUNG REBEL (12) failed to justify favouritism on second outing when 2.5L runner-up over 3300m at Galway twenty five days ago. Definite threat in what could prove to be a match between the front two. S T HAMO (8) holds an abundance of experience in flat races. Produced a career best when 2.5L second at Fairyhouse (3200m) latest. May contend. WAR ROOMS (10) is a capable staying handicapper on the level though does arrive below best.
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 10 of 18 runners at this track December 26 over 4023m, 37 len behind Sept Etoiles carrying 68.5kg at $34. First up last campaign 2 of 8 runners at Damma House P2p November 2 over 4828m, 10 len behind Catalani carrying 61kg. Overlooked this time.
Last Starts 309 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 26/12/2025 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | Georgie Benson | 68.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2025 | 357 | W2 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Smooth Daddy out of Mayfield Grove has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished 20th of 25 runners at Fairyhouse on April 5 over 3319m, 134 len behind Colcannon with 72kg at $29. First up last campaign finished fifth of 11 starters at Naas on November 9 over 3822m, 24 len behind Fruit De Mer with 75.5kg at $17. Expecting more this prep.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/25 | 05/04/2026 | 147 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Cian Cullinan | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 134.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 42 days. First-up after a year finished 15th of 16 starters at Navan on September 19 over 3218m, 107 len behind Dallas Star with 75.5kg at $201. Previously second-up finished tenth of 14 starters at Great Yarmouth on October 21 2025 over 2011m, 9 len behind Made U Blush with 56.5kg at $12. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 19/09/2026 | 333 | MHDLE APP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 3:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 107.8L | $201.00 |
| 10/14 | 21/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 56.5kg | 2:06.85 | 3-5-10 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/09/2025 | 473 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:40.32 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 11/15 | 10/06/2024 | 18 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 2:04.28 | 2-5-11 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $9.50 |
| 9/16 | 23/05/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Royston Ffrench | 59kg | 1:37.91 | 14-12-9 | 15 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Was at very big odds at debut, finished eighth of 16 starters at Roscommon on September 28 over 3118m, 30 len behind Greattobeable carrying 74kg at $81. Better for the experience but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 28/09/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $22,400.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | Robert James | 74kg | 3:44.70 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last run finished second of 10 starters at Fairyhouse on October 10 over 3218m, 2.5 len behind Streamhill carrying 76kg at $4. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 12 runners at Downpatrick on September 18 over 3621m, 10 len behind Ifuknowuknow with 76kg at $9. Progressing well this campaign. Could prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/10/2026 | 22 | FLAT 4U | $22,400.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Aine O'connor | 76kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/09/2026 | 46 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/17 | 03/08/2026 | 18 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3621m | Good | Aine O'connor | 76kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/15 | 16/07/2026 | 62 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Aine O'connor | 76kg | 4:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/05/2026 | 151 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Aine O'connor | 76kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $81.00 |
| 14/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $28,490.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having had just one run last preparation favourite; won by 1.75 len Ayr on April 18 over 3218m in the wet defeating Old Habits carrying 73kg at $2.80. Also won previous preparation first up [-] to post a big 3.5 len win. This track on October 31 over 3419m defeating Hopeful Hero carrying 72.5kg at $1.60 in a flat. Rates well with a strong fresh record and expected to run a bold race.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 169 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $29,950.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 31/10/2025 | 251 | FLAT 47 | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
| 1/3 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4023m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes off a 40 day letup. Last run raced on the pace prior to fading finished tenth of 15 runners at Listowel on September 21 over 2414m, 7 len behind Handani carrying 60kg at $13. Race before finished eighth of 21 runners at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2615m, 2.25 len behind Immutable with 56.5kg at $15. Capable of better showing than recent efforts. Ready for a big return to jumps racing.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 21/09/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $87,620.00 | Listowel | 2414m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 60kg | 2:42.66 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/21 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $262,850.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 56.5kg | 2:45.48 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 32 | HCP 3U | $89,460.00 | Killarney | 2916m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 3:08.69 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | 58 | HCP 3U | $35,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | 2:55.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 13/20 | 23/05/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 57kg | 2:04.82 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/04/2026 | 110 | HCP 4U | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Jack Kearney | 61kg | 2:19.35 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 15/21 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $101.00 |
| 20/25 | 06/12/2025 | 40 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 72.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/16 | 27/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $31,650.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Jack Kearney | 62kg | 2:48.03 | - | 8 |
| 28.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 19/10/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 62.5kg | 2:47.17 | - | 12 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $67,140.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 62kg | 2:12.18 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished third of 13 runners at Roscommon on September 28 over 3118m, 10 len behind Telegram Sam carrying 71kg at $34. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 11 runners at Fairyhouse on October 5 over 3218m, 14 len behind State Pension with 70kg at $12. Fought on last time. Expected to run well again if performs up to latest effort.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 70kg | 3:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/09/2026 | 97 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 3:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Good | William Carver | 61kg | 2:07.47 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 2 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good | William Carver | 61kg | 3:02.08 | 2-4-8 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2026 | 111 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 2:09.50 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 102 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 2:18.68 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 2:03.14 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 2:37.99 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $89,980.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | SH | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:09.13 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 42.6L | $11.00 |
| 12/17 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58kg | 2:37.10 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $60.60 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75kgs
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Last start finished seventh of 11 starters at Fairyhouse on October 5 over 3218m, 37 len behind State Pension with 71kg at $81. Before that finished fifth of 12 starters at Listowel on September 26 over 3218m, 24 len behind Local Resident carrying 73kg at $9.50. Looking to others.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/10/2026 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Daniel King | 71kg | 3:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/09/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4 | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Daniel King | 73kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $9.50 |
| 99/16 | 22/08/2026 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3319m | Good | Gary Noonan | 70.5kg | 3:58.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/07/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60kg | 1:40.01 | - | 15 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 28/05/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Jack Kearney | 64kg | 2:11.52 | - | 1 |
| 21.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/15 | 25/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Jack Kearney | 60kg | 1:50.48 | - | 15 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 4U | $20,240.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 60kg | 1:27.18 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jason Watson | 62.5kg | 1:26.95 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 62kg | 1:28.55 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 72kgs
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Resumes off a 37 day letup. Last outing finished ninth of 17 starters at Listowel on September 24 over 3218m, 47 len behind Al Arrivee with 70kg at $151. Race before finished 11th of 21 runners at Navan on September 5 over 2011m, 9 len behind African Affair carrying 60kg at $11. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 24/09/2026 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,430.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Kevin Healy | 70kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $151.00 |
| 11/21 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 2:06.40 | - | 18 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 92 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Joshua Halford | 69kg | 3:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | C Geerdharry | 57kg | 2:09.36 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/16 | 25/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 2414m | Y | C Geerdharry | 57kg | 2:47.71 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 30/03/2026 | 136 | APP HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | C Geerdharry | 51.5kg | 2:22.49 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/11/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 61.5kg | 2:34.16 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 29/10/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 59.5kg | 1:40.85 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/16 | 13/10/2025 | 58 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 60kg | 2:50.34 | - | 10 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |
| 19/21 | 16/08/2025 | 453 | HCP 3U | $31,220.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 59kg | 1:39.83 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/15 | 20/05/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Chris Hayes | 64.5kg | 1:31.67 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 72kgs
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This Affinisea bred filly is now five-year-old and his having her first race start. Tough test at her first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Vadamos out of Dollar's Worth has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Purchased for EUR € 2,000 (Tattersalls.ie 2025 July Store Sale). Might just need this run but watch the market.