Downpatrick Race 5 - Derrick Gilmore, 70Th Birthday Handicap Chase (0-100)
JOLLIE COSMOS (7) placed 4L third tackling 3600m at Kilbeggan. Can record her first win switching to fences. PERSON OF INTEREST (1) finished 7L third attempting a 3800m handicap hurdle at Clonmel during February. Bold show expected. CALAHILL (3) failed to impress contesting a 4650m handicap chase at Tramore last September. Dangerous on form shown when successful over course and distance prior. The 32 race maiden ROMAN PARISH (6) also holds claims following a 23.5L fourth tackling 4425m at Tramore.

Jockey: P Hanlon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 12 runners at Clonmel February 13 over 3822m, slow track; 7 len behind Mount Shenshan carrying 78kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 5 of 14 runners at Limerick November 19 over 3218m, 27 len behind Cottesloe Sunshine carrying 73.5kg at $12. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 85 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 | 13/02/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Soft | B D O'Neill | 78kg | 5:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
6/20 | 27/01/2025 | 44 | HDLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 6:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
6/13 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 5:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
5/14 | 19/11/2024 | 110 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 73.5kg | 4:10.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $12.00 |
10/12 | 01/08/2024 | 9 | NHDLE 4U | $38,150.00 | Galway | 4123m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 65kg | 4:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |
2/15 | 23/07/2024 | 128 | MHDLE 45 | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 66.5kg | 4:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 17/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'Neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished tenth of 14 runners at Clonmel on March 27 over 3319m, 48 len behind Flidais carrying 72kg at $34. Last start finished ninth of 13 runners at Tramore on April 14 over 4425m, 51 len behind Pipers Boreen with 70kg at $51. Hard to fault on her best jumps form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | C G O'Dwyer | 70kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $51.00 |
10/14 | 27/03/2025 | 132 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $34.00 |
7/18 | 15/11/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 74kg | 5:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $11.00 |
1/14 | 18/09/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Good | C G O'Dwyer | 68.5kg | 5:20.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
11/13 | 30/08/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Y | C G O'Dwyer | 65.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $126.00 |
8/20 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $31,520.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | C G O'Dwyer | 68.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $201.00 |
12/15 | 26/07/2024 | 101 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | C G O'Dwyer | 64kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 16/04/2024 | - | FLAT F 4 | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3319m | Soft | F Maguire | 71kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: A Harvey
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months didn't finish the race at Down Royal on April 13 over 4425m. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on January 1 over 4928m. Definite chance. Worth another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/11 | 13/04/2025 | 87 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4425m | Good | Daniel King | 70kg | 5:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
11/15 | 16/01/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 69kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 126.8L | $13.00 |
99/21 | 01/01/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | YS | Sean O'Keeffe | 66kg | 6:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
9/15 | 03/12/2024 | 337 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Y | Alex Harvey | 71kg | 5:11.07 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
99/10 | 01/01/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 72kg | 6:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 17/12/2023 | 8 | MHDLE 5U | $24,280.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 46.3L | $126.00 |
17/25 | 09/12/2023 | 11 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 93.8L | $126.00 |
8/12 | 28/11/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: C M Quirke
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 11 runners at Clonmel on April 17 over 3419m, 46 len behind Party President with 64.5kg at $51. The run before didn't finish the race at Wexford on March 17 over 3218m. Happy to oppose.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 17/04/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | Cian Quirke | 64.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $51.00 |
99/14 | 17/03/2025 | 17 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Cian Quirke | 65kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
7/9 | 28/02/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jessica O'Gorman | 51kg | 1:26.96 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
9/10 | 27/01/2025 | 59 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jessica O'Gorman | 57kg | 2:38.59 | - | 4 |
| 18.3L | $67.00 |
12/13 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Cian Quirke | 71kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $26.00 |
10/18 | 15/11/2024 | 108 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | Gavin Peter Brouder | 70kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $201.00 |
10/17 | 30/07/2024 | 36 | HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Darragh O'Sullivan | 60kg | 1:52.39 | - | 12 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |
10/10 | 24/06/2024 | 45 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:07.41 | - | 1 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
12/12 | 10/05/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 1:38.13 | - | 2 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
11/16 | 24/04/2024 | 177 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 70kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
11/15 | 30/10/2023 | 10 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 1709m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 62.5kg | 1:53.60 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S W Flanagan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished fourth of 14 starters at Tramore on April 14 over 4425m, 23 len behind Island McCoo with 72kg at $11. Previously second-up finished fourth of 7 runners at this track on May 24 over 4425m, 20 len behind That's About Right carrying 72kg at $3.50. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/04/2025 | 119 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | 5:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $11.00 |
12/18 | 16/12/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Cian Quirke | 66kg | 4:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 68.0L | $13.00 |
3/13 | 26/11/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | SH | Cian Quirke | 69kg | 6:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
4/15 | 07/11/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Good | Cian Quirke | 67.5kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
5/16 | 03/10/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Good | Cian Quirke | 68.5kg | 4:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
9/15 | 13/09/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 5:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
7/14 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | Cian Quirke | 64.5kg | 4:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
99/14 | 18/08/2024 | 3 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | Cian Quirke | 68kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
4/16 | 15/08/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4123m | GY | Cian Quirke | 68kg | 5:12.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
7/13 | 26/07/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.00 |
11/18 | 04/07/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4828m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 6:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: D Robinson
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished third of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3621m, 4 len behind Tubberfinn Lady with 64.5kg at $29. Start before finished third of 11 starters at Ballyragget P2p on March 16 over 4828m, 1.5 len behind Whiskey Serenade carrying 57.5kg. Found her best form now. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 24/04/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | D Robinson | 64.5kg | 4:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
3/11 | 16/03/2025 | 60 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | P Elvin | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
5/14 | 15/01/2025 | 66 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | YS | P Elvin | 70kg | 5:37.01 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $151.00 |
4/7 | 10/11/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | P Elvin | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $1.00 |
2/6 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | P Elvin | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
2/10 | 06/10/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | P Elvin | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
99/8 | 18/08/2024 | 260 | CHSE M 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | P Elvin | 70kg | 5:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $201.00 |
4/7 | 02/12/2023 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $1.00 |
2/5 | 19/11/2023 | 7 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J P Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
3/4 | 12/11/2023 | 28 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | P Elvin | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
2/5 | 15/10/2023 | 69 | W1 M | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | P Elvin | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last start finished seventh of 16 starters at Wexford on April 4 over 3922m, 18 len behind On The Tide with 65.5kg at $11. Run before finished fourth of 11 runners at Wexford on March 17 over 3922m, 11 len behind Bite That carrying 65kg at $7. This appears outside her grasp. Hard to have on recent offerings.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 04/04/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Y | Richard Deegan | 65.5kg | 5:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 17/03/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | Cian Quirke | 65kg | 5:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
11/16 | 27/02/2025 | 443 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 66kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
11/22 | 12/12/2023 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Heavy | C Stone-Walsh | 65.5kg | 6:39.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $11.00 |
7/14 | 21/10/2023 | 188 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Heavy | T P Harney | 68kg | 5:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $6.50 |
3/13 | 16/04/2023 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,070.00 | Tramore | 4087m | Soft | S W Flanagan | 71kg | 5:29.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $9.50 |
0/23 | 30/03/2023 | 25 | HDLE HUNT HCP (80-102) 4U | $15,750.00 | Naas | 3795m | SY | R Deegan | 68kg | 4:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
7/12 | 05/03/2023 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $16,540.00 | Wexford | 3219m | GY | R Deegan | 72kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $67.00 |
13/18 | 16/02/2023 | 46 | MHDLE M 5U | $15,410.00 | Clonmel | 3798m | Soft | R Deegan | 69.5kg | 5:17.06 | - | 0 |
| 45.2L | $101.00 |
6/14 | 01/01/2023 | 40 | MHDLE 5U | $15,720.00 | Tramore | 4380m | Heavy | R Deegan | 68.5kg | 6:04.05 | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 22/11/2022 | 240 | FLAT M 4U | $17,050.00 | Limerick | 3219m | Soft | S Kavanagh | 71.5kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at this track August 26 over 3922m. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4.5 len win. This track June 15 over 3922m defeating Game And Glory with 60.5kg at $41. Has to improve sharply.
Last Starts 256 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/11 | 26/08/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Corey McGivern | 64kg | 4:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
8/12 | 17/08/2024 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Aileen O'Sullivan | 66kg | 5:59.72 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $26.00 |
99/15 | 06/08/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Roscommon | 4325m | YS | Aileen O'Sullivan | 62.5kg | 5:39.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
4/14 | 02/07/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3520m | GY | Aileen O'Sullivan | 63.5kg | 4:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
1/11 | 15/06/2024 | 200 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Aileen O'Sullivan | 60.5kg | 4:44.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
99/12 | 28/11/2023 | 207 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Soft | Philip Enright | 66.5kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
7/12 | 05/05/2023 | 27 | CHSE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Y | Aileen O'Sullivan | 69.5kg | 4:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 08/04/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,520.00 | Fairyhouse | 4362m | Soft | Aileen O'Sullivan | 60.5kg | 5:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 36.2L | $67.00 |
4/5 | 05/03/2023 | 36 | P2P | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Good | P O Duffy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $1.00 |
99/8 | 28/01/2023 | 55 | P2P | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | D Duffy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/10 | 04/12/2022 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Duffy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |