Downpatrick Race 1 - Randox Maiden Hurdle
GAME ON (4) can record his first win following a 13.3L third over 4425m here. FOOL ME ONCE (3) looks a big threat on the back of a 5.5L fourth tackling 3600m at Kilbeggan. PENNY EXPRESS (6) debuted with a 4.5L fourth contesting a 3300m maiden hurdle at Tramore. Shortlist. MISTER FROSTIE (5) is another with claims after a 17L seventh attempting 4000m at Fairyhouse.
Jockey: B W Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 17th of 24 starters at Fairyhouse on April 22 over 4023m, on slow going 42 len behind Locked Box with 75.5kg at $126. The start before that; finished 15th of 18 starters at Clonmel on March 27 over 3218m, 138 len behind Pour One More with 75.5kg at $15. Hard to have. Looking to others.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/24 | 22/04/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | E Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $126.00 |
| 15/18 | 27/03/2025 | 61 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GY | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 138.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 48 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | J H Williamson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/12/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: K E Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very big odds at debut, finished 19th of 24 runners at Fairyhouse on April 22 over 4023m, slow track; 57 len behind Locked Box carrying 72kg at $151. Fitter but others look better placed.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Ivan Ryan | 72kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start finished fourth of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3621m, 5.5 len behind Pakens Rock carrying 75kg at $7.50. Before that finished second of 11 starters at this track on March 30 over 3621m, 8 len behind A Mere Bagatelle with 73.5kg at $5. Continues to improve. Likely to figure on his best form.
Last Starts 22 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 | 24/04/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | 4:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/15 | 27/02/2025 | 24 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 73.5kg | 5:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/22 | 03/02/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:19.07 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/01/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $67.00 |
| 15/21 | 05/01/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 103.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/13 | 02/11/2024 | 168 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/05/2024 | 6 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/05/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Y | O McGill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last outing finished third of 11 starters at this track on March 30 over 4425m, 13 len behind Toad Hall carrying 71.5kg at $7. Start before finished second of 16 starters at Thurles on March 15 over 3118m, 7 len behind Free Flow with 73.5kg at $9. Rates strongly on latest and expected to feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 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: S Fitzgerald
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 24 runners at Fairyhouse on April 22 over 4023m, slow track; 16 len behind Locked Box with 75.5kg at $34. Race before didn't finish the race at Wexford on April 4 over 4123m. Continues to make headway. Open to improvement and comes into calculations.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/04/2025 | 34 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 4123m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 72.5kg | 5:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 59 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 4526m | Heavy | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 6:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 5:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2024 | 203 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | D G Lavery | 73kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 123.5L | $201.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2024 | - | FLAT 47 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 76kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished fourth of 8 starters at Tramore on April 14 over 3319m, 4.5 len behind Prove Yourself carrying 71.5kg at $6. Likely improver who can get off the mark.
Last Starts 32 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 | 14/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, finished tenth of 12 runners at Down Royal on March 17 over 3419m, 37 len behind Echoing Silence with 75kg at $4.50. Second-up finished fifth in a small field at Down Royal on April 13 over 4023m, 44 len behind Nastya carrying 69.5kg at $34. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/04/2025 | 27 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,160.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/03/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | B D O'Neill | 75kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Caragh Monaghan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished sixth of 16 starters at Fairyhouse on April 6 over 4023m, 46 len behind Butcher Hollow carrying 69kg at $126. Second-up finished second in a small field at Down Royal on April 13 over 4023m, 25 len behind Nastya with 66kg at $51. Forward showing expected. Hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,160.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Caragh Monaghan | 66kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Caragh Monaghan | 69kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: P T Enright
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 9 starters at Clonmel on April 17 over 4023m, 30 len behind Fad Eadrainn carrying 68.5kg at $67. Race before finished sixth of 13 starters at Limerick on April 1 over 3822m, 39 len behind Dani Donadoni carrying 70kg at $151. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 29 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 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | Philip Enright | 68.5kg | 5:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/04/2025 | 12 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | S North | 70kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | FLAT M 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | Good | S North | 71.5kg | 4:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $126.00 |
| 17/18 | 06/03/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | S North | 70kg | 3:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 69.3L | $101.00 |