Downpatrick Race 1 - Pro Solar Ni Maiden Hurdle
TOAD HALL (8) showed plenty of promise a month ago finishing 0.75L second in a 4000m maiden hurdle at Punchestown. Respect racing for leading connections. ARABIAN DIAMOND (1) ran 8.25L third contesting a 4000m Leopardstown maiden hurdle. Rates highly. QUANTUM QUEST (5) was not disgraced in the same Leopardstown event managing sixth that day. Shortlist up in trip. GAME ON (3) improved two weeks ago when 7L second in a 3200m maiden hurdle at Thurles. Interesting.
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run finished third of 12 starters at Leopardstown on March 3 over 4023m, 8 len behind Koktail Divin carrying 75.5kg at $6. At only start last preparation finished third of 20 runners at Galway 4yo+ Mdn Hdl on August 3 over 3419m, 6 len behind Jackfinbar with 75.5kg at $5. Can improve on first up performance. Key runner who is expected to feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/03/2025 | 212 | MHDLE 5U | $22,830.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/20 | 03/08/2024 | 322 | MHDLE 4U | $31,520.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/17 | 16/09/2023 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 23/08/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/16 | 02/08/2023 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4224m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2023 | 35 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Harry Swan | 74kg | 4:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2023 | 33 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 74kg | 3:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 02/05/2023 | 94 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | Harry Swan | 74kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/25 | 28/01/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $19,650.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | Soft | J C Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: D J Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 starters at Thurles November 28 over 3218m, 19 len behind Party Dress with 69.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Loughanmore P2p October 19 over 4828m. This class tougher and others rate better.
Last Starts 123 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 | 28/11/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Good | J H Williamson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 19/10/2024 | 231 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | D McGill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 02/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | O McGill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished sixth of 10 starters at Punchestown on February 24 over 4023m, in the wet; 57 len behind Familiar Dreams carrying 71.5kg at $7.50. Last start finished second of 16 runners at Thurles on March 15 over 3118m, 7 len behind Free Flow with 73.5kg at $9. Capable of better showing. Another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Neil Ryan | 73.5kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2025 | 302 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 5:26.02 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2024 | 36 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | D McGill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 23/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D McGill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 71.5kgs
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At debut, finished 11th of 12 starters at Fairyhouse on February 22 over 3218m, slow track; 100 len behind Great Attitude with 75.5kg at $15. Better for the run but looks tested this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/02/2025 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 100.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last run finished sixth of 12 runners at Leopardstown on March 3 over 4023m, 14 len behind Koktail Divin carrying 75.5kg at $12. Before that finished fourth of 9 runners at Fairyhouse on January 16 over 4023m, slow track; 15 len behind Fishery Lane carrying 71.5kg at $3.80. All set to reverse the recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/03/2025 | 46 | MHDLE 5U | $22,830.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/18 | 16/12/2024 | 288 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: L A Mckenna
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Freshened for 50 days. Last start finished 12th of 15 starters at Naas on February 8 over 3721m, slow track; 162 len behind Lovely Hurling carrying 75.5kg at $201. Start before finished seventh of 15 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 4023m, 31 len behind Air Of Entitlement carrying 69.5kg at $251. Impossible to recommend.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | P J O'Hanlon | 75.5kg | 4:43.08 | - | 0 |
| 162.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/12/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | GY | Liam McKenna | 69.5kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2024 | 238 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Liam McKenna | 71kg | 4:10.96 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/11 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | D McGill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run finished sixth of 15 starters at Down Royal on March 17 over 3419m, 19 len behind Glenashling carrying 71.5kg at $17. At only start last preparation finished eighth of 15 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 4023m, 40 len behind Air Of Entitlement with 69.5kg at $81. Others rate better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 17/03/2025 | 81 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/12/2024 | 240 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | GY | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $81.00 |
| 20/25 | 30/04/2024 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | S Connor | 71kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 104.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having third race start. Was promising at first race start finished second of 11 runners at Clonmel on April 6 2023 over 3329m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Shannon Royale with 76kg at $2. Went for a spell before returning finished second of 10 starters at Punchestown on February 24 over 4023m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Familiar Dreams with 71.5kg at $2.80. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 35 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 | 24/02/2025 | 690 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | P Townend | 71.5kg | 5:26.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 06/04/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $16,260.00 | Clonmel | 3329m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:27.02 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: K E Buckley
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Five-year-old mare by Kingston Hill out of Sylvi has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: P Hanlon
Weight: 66.5kgs
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This Affinisea bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Making race debut here. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: A Harvey
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Poet's Word out of Well Why Not has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.